Conveying line and material box

Abstract

The material box is used for the conveying line, the conveying line is suitable for conveying a cover plate, the conveying line comprises a lifting assembly, the lifting assembly comprises a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, the material box comprises a mounting base and a floating plate, the floating plate is in sliding connection with the mounting base, the floating plate is suitable for bearing the cover plate, and the mounting base is suitable for being connected with the first lifting mechanism. The floating plate is suitable for being connected with a second lifting mechanism, the second lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the floating plate to ascend and descend relative to the mounting base, the floating plate is slidably connected with the mounting base, the floating plate is suitable for bearing the cover plates, and the second lifting mechanism drives the floating plate to ascend and descend relative to the mounting base; the cover plate lifting device can be driven by the second lifting mechanism to ascend and descend to keep the height of the uppermost cover plate unchanged so as to adapt to an automatic production line, the production efficiency is improved, and the labor cost is lower.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automated conveying, in particular to a conveying line and a material box. Background Art

[0002] The cover of new energy batteries needs to go through multiple processes such as injection molding, dewatering, injection molding appearance inspection, riveting, helium inspection, insulation testing, etc. Because the production rhythm of the injection molding machine is faster than the automatic line of the subsequent process, it is usually produced separately, and the subsequent process can be integrated into an automated production line.

[0003] In the prior art, the cover plate injection molding machine and the post-process automatic line are usually connected by manual handling, which has the problems of low production efficiency and high labor cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a conveyor line and a material box, which solves the problems of low production efficiency and high labor cost in the prior art that a cover plate injection molding machine and a post-process automatic line are usually connected by manual handling.

[0005] In order to achieve the purpose of the utility model, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] In the first aspect, the utility model provides a material box for a conveyor line, wherein the conveyor line is suitable for conveying a cover plate; the conveyor line includes a lifting assembly, wherein the lifting assembly includes a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism; the material box includes: a mounting seat; a floating plate, slidably connected to the mounting seat, wherein the floating plate is suitable for supporting the cover plate; wherein the mounting seat is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism, the floating plate is suitable for being connected to the second lifting mechanism, and the second lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the floating plate to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat.

[0007] In one embodiment, the mounting seat includes a base plate and a guide member, the base plate is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism, the guide member is connected to the base plate, the floating plate is slidably connected to the guide member, and the guide member is suitable for guiding the floating plate so that the floating plate can move up and down relative to the mounting seat.

[0008] In one embodiment, the guide member is a straight rod, and the material box further includes a shaft sleeve, which is sleeved on the guide member and fixedly connected to the floating plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the mounting seat further includes a fastener, the base plate is provided with a first mounting hole, the guide member is passed through the first mounting hole, the fastener is connected and fixed to the base plate, and abuts against the end surface of the guide member close to the base plate.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting seat further includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member and the second positioning member are spaced apart on the base plate, and the first positioning member and the second positioning member are both suitable for cooperating and connecting with the cover plate; and / or, a limiting groove is provided on the surface of the floating plate facing away from the base plate, and the limiting groove is suitable for cooperating and connecting with the cover plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mounting seat further includes a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate and the second side plate are relatively spaced apart from each other on the bottom plate, and are enclosed with the bottom plate to form a receiving space, and the floating plate is received in the receiving space.

[0012] In one embodiment, the mounting seat further includes a lining plate connected to a surface of the bottom plate facing away from the floating plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the mounting seat is provided with a positioning groove, the opening of the positioning groove faces away from the floating plate, and the positioning groove is suitable for being matched and connected with the first lifting mechanism.

[0014] In the second aspect, the utility model also provides a conveyor line suitable for conveying cover plates, the conveyor line comprising a base, a translation assembly, a lifting assembly and the material box described in the various embodiments of the first aspect, the lifting assembly comprising a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, the translation assembly and the lifting assembly are both connected to the base, the translation assembly is suitable for conveying the material box, the first lifting mechanism is suitable for being connected to a mounting seat of the material box to drive the material box to rise and fall relative to the translation assembly, and the second lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the floating plate of the material box to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat.

[0015] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly further includes a mounting member, the mounting member is connected to the base, and the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are both connected to the mounting member.

[0016] In one embodiment, there are multiple material boxes, and the lifting assembly also includes a third lifting mechanism and a partition member. The third lifting mechanism is connected to the partition member and to the mounting member. The third lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the partition member to rise and fall relative to the mounting member so that the partition member separates any two adjacent material boxes.

[0017] In one embodiment, the translation assembly includes a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism and a transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism is arranged on the same side of the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism, the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are arranged at intervals on the base, the first conveying mechanism is suitable for driving the material box to approach the transfer mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is suitable for driving the material box away from the transfer mechanism, and the transfer mechanism is suitable for driving the material box to move from the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism.

[0018] By setting a floating plate, the floating plate is slidably connected to the mounting seat, and the floating plate is suitable for supporting the cover plate, and is driven by the second lifting mechanism to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat. When the material box carries multiple cover plates, it can be lifted and lowered under the drive of the second lifting mechanism while keeping the height of the top cover plate unchanged, so as to adapt to the automated production line, improve production efficiency, and reduce labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a cover plate of an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a material box of an embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a material box of an embodiment;

[0023] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a material box of another embodiment;

[0024] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of a conveyor line of an embodiment;

[0025] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of a lifting assembly of an embodiment;

[0026] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of a first transmission mechanism of an embodiment;

[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of a first conveying mechanism of an embodiment;

[0028] Fig. 9 is a top view of a first conveying mechanism of an embodiment;

[0029] Fig.10 It is a structural diagram of a transfer vehicle according to an embodiment.

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 1000- conveyor line;

[0032] 100-Material Box;

[0033] 10-mounting seat, 11-first through hole, 12-bottom plate, 121-first mounting hole, 1211-first hole, 1212-second hole, 13-guide member, 131-guide portion, 132-fixing portion, 14-fastener, 15-first positioning member, 16-second positioning member, 17-first side plate, 171-third structural hole, 18-second side plate, 19-accommodating space, 110-lining plate, 1101-second mounting hole, 111-positioning groove;

[0034] 20-floating plate, 21-guide hole, 22-limiting groove, 23-second structural hole;

[0035] 30-handle;

[0036] 40-limiting piece;

[0037] 50-shaft sleeve;

[0038] 200-base;

[0039] 300-translation assembly, 301-first transmission mechanism, 3011-first transmission member, 30111-first clamping plate, 30112-second clamping plate, 30113-driving wheel, 30114-first driven wheel, 30115-second driven wheel, 30116-belt, 30117-adjusting rod, 30118-adjusting plate, 3012-second transmission member, 3013-fourth driving member, 30131-first driving body, 30132-first transmission shaft, 30133-flat key, 302-second transmission mechanism, 303-transfer mechanism, 3031-first bracket, 3032-second bracket, 3033-transfer member;

[0040] 400-lifting assembly, 401-first lifting mechanism, 402-second lifting mechanism, 403-mounting member, 404-mounting plate, 4041-second through hole, 405-first positioning column, 406-third lifting mechanism, 407-partitioning member;

[0041] 500-transfer vehicle, 501-vehicle body, 502-pallet, 503-second positioning column;

[0042] 2000-cover plate, 2001-first surface, 2002-second surface, 2003-first rib, 2004-through hole, 2005-second rib, 2006-protruding structure, 2007-first structure hole, 2008-positioning hole, 2009-positioning opening, 20010-positioning pin hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0044] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there can be a central component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be a central component at the same time.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this utility model have the same meaning as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of this utility model. The terms used in the specification of this utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this utility model. The term "and / or" used in this utility model includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0046] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 1The cover plate 2000 includes a first surface 2001 and a second surface 2002 facing each other. A plurality of first ribs 2003 are arranged on the first surface 2001 and are evenly spaced. Through holes 2004 are provided around the plurality of first ribs 2003 to connect the first surface 2001 and the second surface 2002. Optionally, a second rib 2005 is provided at the through hole 2004 on the second surface 2002. Optionally, a plurality of convex structures 2006 are also provided on the second surface 2002. Optionally, a plurality of first structure holes 2007 are also provided at intervals to separate the cover plate 2000 into a plurality of areas to reduce the stress of the cover plate 2000. Optionally, positioning holes 2008 are also provided at the four corners of the cover plate 2000 to position the cover plate 2000 with an injection molding machine (not shown) during injection molding. Optionally, a positioning opening 2009 is further provided on one edge of the cover plate 2000, and the cover plate 2000 is further provided with a plurality of positioning pin holes 20010, and the positioning opening 2009 and one of the positioning pin holes 20010 are both used for positioning and assembling with the material box 100 in the embodiment of the utility model. Optionally, the cover plate 2000 can be made of a material that meets the requirements of structural strength, chemical stability and high temperature resistance, specifically polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide and aluminum alloy, etc., without limitation.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 The utility model provides a material box 100, which is used in a conveyor line 1000. The conveyor line 1000 is suitable for conveying a cover plate 2000. The conveyor line 1000 includes a lifting assembly 400. The lifting assembly 400 includes a first lifting mechanism 401 and a second lifting mechanism 402. The material box 100 includes a mounting seat 10 and a floating plate 20. The floating plate 20 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 10. The floating plate 20 is suitable for supporting the cover plate 2000. The mounting seat 10 is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism 401, the floating plate 20 is suitable for being connected to the second lifting mechanism 402, and the second lifting mechanism 402 is suitable for driving the floating plate 20 to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat 10.

[0049] Optionally, the mounting seat 10 is provided with a first through hole 11 that penetrates the mounting seat 10, and the first through hole 11 is arranged corresponding to the floating plate 20, and the first through hole 11 is used for the second lifting mechanism 402 to pass through and connect with the floating plate 20. Optionally, the floating plate 20 and the mounting seat 10 can be slidably connected through structures such as gear racks, guide rails and guide rods, without limitation. Optionally, the second lifting mechanism 402 can use structures such as cylinders, motors and hydraulic rods to drive the floating plate 20 to move, without limitation.

[0050] Optionally, the material box 100 further includes a handle 30, and there are at least two handles 30, which are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the mounting base 10, and the handles 30 are used by an operator to transfer the material box 100. Optionally, the floating plate 20 can be made of a material that meets the requirements of structural strength, chemical stability and high temperature resistance, and can be specifically aluminum alloy, stainless steel, plastic, etc., without limitation.

[0051] By setting a floating plate 20, the floating plate 20 is slidably connected to the mounting seat 10, and the floating plate 20 is suitable for supporting the cover plate 2000, and is driven by the second lifting mechanism 402 to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat 10, so that when the material box 100 carries multiple cover plates 2000, it can be lifted and lowered under the drive of the second lifting mechanism 402 while keeping the height of the top cover plate 2000 unchanged, so as to adapt to the automated production line, improve production efficiency, and reduce labor costs.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 2 The mounting seat 10 includes a base plate 12 and a guide member 13. The base plate 12 is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism 401. The guide member 13 is connected to the base plate 12. The floating plate 20 is slidably connected to the guide member 13. The guide member 13 is suitable for guiding the floating plate 20 so that the floating plate 20 can move up and down relative to the mounting seat 10.

[0053] Optionally, the material box 100 further includes a stopper 40, which is connected to one end of the guide member 13 away from the bottom plate 12, and is used to limit the height of the floating plate 20 to prevent the floating plate 20 from slipping out of the guide member 13. Optionally, the stopper 40 and the guide member 13 can be detachably connected by screwing, clamping, riveting, etc., without limitation.

[0054] Optionally, there are multiple guide members 13, and the multiple guide members 13 are arranged at intervals around the bottom plate 12. Optionally, the guide member 13 and the bottom plate 12 can be an integrated structure, or can be detachably connected by means of clamping, screwing, welding, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the guide member 13 can be a slide groove, a slide rod, a rack, etc., and the floating plate 20 is correspondingly provided with a slider, a shaft sleeve 50, a gear, etc., to cooperate with the guide member 13, without limitation.

[0055] Optionally, the material of the bottom plate 12 is similar to that of the floating plate 20, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail. Optionally, the material of the guide member 13 is similar to that of the floating plate 20, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0056] By setting the base plate 12 and the guide member 13, the base plate 12 is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism 401, the guide member 13 is connected to the base plate 12, the floating plate 20 is slidably connected to the guide member 13, and the guide member 13 is suitable for guiding the floating plate 20 so that the floating plate 20 can be lifted and lowered relative to the mounting seat 10, so that the floating plate 20 and the base plate 12 are connected through the guide member 13 to form a whole, and at the same time, the stability of the lifting and lowering movement of the floating plate 20 is improved.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The guide member 13 is a straight rod, and the material box 100 further includes a shaft sleeve 50 , which is sleeved on the guide member 13 and fixedly connected to the floating plate 20 .

[0058] Optional, please refer to Figure 2 There can be multiple sleeves 50, and the multiple sleeves 50 are connected to the multiple guide members 13 in a one-to-one correspondence. Optionally, the sleeve 50 and the floating plate 20 can be an integrated structure, or can be detachably connected by screwing, clamping, riveting, etc., without limitation.

[0059] Optional, please refer to Figure 3 The floating plate 20 is provided with a guide hole 21 , and the shaft sleeve 50 passes through the guide hole 21 and protrudes from the surface of the floating plate 20 facing away from the bottom plate 12 .

[0060] By setting the guide member 13 as a straight rod, the material box 100 also includes a sleeve 50, which is sleeved on the guide member 13 and fixedly connected to the floating plate 20, so that the contact area between the floating plate 20 and the guide member 13 is increased, the stability of the lifting movement of the floating plate 20 is improved, and the floating plate 20 is prevented from shaking when lifting.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 3 The mounting base 10 further includes a fastener 14 . The base plate 12 is provided with a first mounting hole 121 . The guide member 13 is passed through the first mounting hole 121 . The fastener 14 is connected and fixed to the base plate 12 , and abuts against the end surface of the guide member 13 close to the base plate 12 .

[0062] Optionally, the first mounting hole 121 includes a first hole 1211 and a second hole 1212, the first hole 1211 and the second hole 1212 are connected, the first hole 1211 is located on a side of the second hole 1212 close to the floating plate 20, and the diameter of the first hole 1211 is smaller than the diameter of the second hole 1212. Optionally, the guide member 13 includes a guide portion 131 and a fixing portion 132, the guide portion 131 and the fixing portion 132 are connected, the guide portion 131 extends out of the first mounting hole 121 and is slidably connected to the floating plate 20, the fixing portion 132 is received in the second hole 1212, and abuts against the inner wall surface of the second hole 1212 close to the first hole 1211, and the fastener 14 abuts against the end surface of the fixing portion 132 away from the guide portion 131.

[0063] Optionally, the fastener 14 and the bottom plate 12 can be detachably connected by means of clamping, screwing, riveting, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the material of the fastener 14 is similar to that of the bottom plate 12, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0064] By setting the fastener 14, the base plate 12 is provided with a first mounting hole 121, the guide member 13 is passed through the first mounting hole 121, the fastener 14 is connected and fixed to the base plate 12, and abuts against the end surface of the guide member 13 close to the base plate 12, so that the connection between the guide member 13 and the base plate 12 is more stable, not easy to fall off the base plate 12, and the guide member 13 is prevented from shaking.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 2 The mounting base 10 further includes a first positioning member 15 and a second positioning member 16, which are spaced apart on the bottom plate 12, and the first positioning member 15 and the second positioning member 16 are both suitable for being matched and connected with the cover plate 2000, and / or, a limiting groove 22 is provided on the surface of the floating plate 20 facing away from the bottom plate 12, and the limiting groove 22 is suitable for being matched and connected with the cover plate 2000.

[0066] Optionally, the first positioning member 15 is a straight rod, and the first positioning member 15 is suitable for connecting with the positioning opening 2009 of the aforementioned cover plate 2000. Optionally, the second positioning member 16 is a straight rod, and the second positioning member 16 passes through the positioning hole 2008 of the aforementioned cover plate 2000.

[0067] Optionally, the floating plate 20 is further provided with a plurality of second structural holes 23 spaced apart from each other, the second structural holes 23 communicating with the limiting grooves 22 and the surface of the floating plate 20 facing the bottom plate 12 , so as to reduce the mass of the floating plate 20 and improve the structural strength of the floating plate 20 .

[0068] By setting the first positioning member 15 and the second positioning member 16, the first positioning member 15 and the second positioning member 16 are spaced apart on the bottom plate 12, the first positioning member 15 and the second positioning member 16 are both suitable for being connected with the cover plate 2000, and / or, a limiting groove 22 is provided on the surface of the floating plate 20 facing away from the bottom plate 12, and the limiting groove 22 is suitable for being connected with the cover plate 2000, so that the cover plate 2000 can be accurately placed on the floating plate 20, and the cover plate 2000 is offset or detached from the floating plate 20.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 2 The mounting base 10 further includes a first side plate 17 and a second side plate 18 . The first side plate 17 and the second side plate 18 are relatively spaced apart from each other on the bottom plate 12 and are enclosed with the bottom plate 12 to form a receiving space 19 . The floating plate 20 is received in the receiving space 19 .

[0070] Optionally, the first side plate 17 and the second side plate 18 are arranged at both ends of the bottom plate 12 for mounting the aforementioned handle 30. Optionally, the first side plate 17 is provided with a plurality of third structural holes 171, so as to facilitate observation of the number of the cover plate 2000 in the receiving space 19, while reducing the mass of the first side plate 17 and improving the structural strength of the first side plate 17. Optionally, the structure of the second side plate 18 is similar to that of the first side plate 17, which can be used as a reference and will not be described in detail.

[0071] Optionally, the first side panel 17 and the bottom panel 12 may be an integral structure, or may be detachably connected by means of a clamping connection, a screw connection, a riveting connection, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the second side panel 18 and the bottom panel 12 may be an integral structure, or may be detachably connected by means of a clamping connection, a screw connection, a riveting connection, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the material of the first side panel 17 is similar to that of the bottom panel 12, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail. Optionally, the material of the second side panel 18 is similar to that of the bottom panel 12, which can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0072] By setting the first side plate 17 and the second side plate 18, the first side plate 17 and the second side plate 18 are relatively spaced apart and enclosed with the bottom plate 12 to form a receiving space 19, and the floating plate 20 is received in the receiving space 19, so that the cover plate 2000 is more stable when placed in the floating plate 20 and is not easily affected by external environmental factors.

[0073] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The mounting base 10 further includes a lining plate 110 , which is connected to a surface of the bottom plate 12 facing away from the floating plate 20 .

[0074] Optional, please refer to Figure 2 The lining plate 110 is provided with a second mounting hole 1101, which is opposite to and connected to the first mounting hole 121, and the fastener 14 is partially received in the second mounting hole 1101. Figure 3 The first through hole 11 passes through the bottom plate 12 and the lining plate 110 .

[0075] Optionally, the lining plate 110 and the bottom plate 12 may be an integrated structure, or may be detachably connected by means of snap connection, screw connection, bonding, riveting, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the lining plate 110 may be made of a material that satisfies structural strength, wear resistance, and chemical stability, specifically rubber, plastic, nylon, etc., without limitation.

[0076] By setting a lining plate 110, the lining plate 110 is connected to the surface of the bottom plate 12 facing away from the floating plate 20. The lining plate 110 is made of wear-resistant material, so that when the lining plate 110 is connected to the aforementioned conveying device, it will not be worn and produce dust and other impurities, so that dust and other impurities will not adhere to the cover plate 2000 and damage the battery.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 4 The mounting seat 10 is provided with a positioning groove 111 , the opening of the positioning groove 111 faces away from the floating plate 20 , and the positioning groove 111 is suitable for being matched and connected with the first lifting mechanism 401 .

[0078] Optionally, the positioning groove 111 passes through the lining plate 110 and extends to the bottom plate 12. Optionally, there may be a plurality of positioning grooves 111, and the plurality of positioning grooves 111 are arranged at intervals from each other to improve the stability of the connection between the material box 100 and the lifting assembly 400.

[0079] By providing a positioning groove 111, the opening of the positioning groove 111 is facing away from the floating plate 20, and the positioning groove 111 is suitable for cooperating and connecting with the first lifting mechanism 401, so that the material box 100 can be correctly connected with the first lifting mechanism 401 to position the material box 100, and at the same time prevent the material box 100 from being offset or detached when it moves under the drive of the first lifting mechanism 401.

[0080] Please refer to Figure 5 The utility model further provides a conveyor line 1000, which is suitable for conveying a cover plate 2000. The conveyor line 1000 includes a base 200, a translation assembly 300, a lifting assembly 400 and a material box 100 in an embodiment of the utility model. The lifting assembly 400 includes a first lifting mechanism 401 and a second lifting mechanism 402. The translation assembly 300 and the lifting assembly 400 are both connected to the base 200. The translation assembly 300 is suitable for conveying the material box 100. The first lifting mechanism 401 is suitable for connecting with the mounting seat 10 of the material box 100 to drive the material box 100 to rise and fall relative to the translation assembly 300. The second lifting mechanism 402 is suitable for driving the floating plate 20 of the material box 100 to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat 10. Optionally, the base 200 can be a mounting bracket and a mounting platform, etc., without limitation.

[0081] Optionally, the conveyor line 1000 is provided with a pre-injection material picking position, a post-injection material discharge position, a post-injection material storage position and a subsequent workstation, and the above-mentioned workstations are all provided with a lifting assembly 400. The material box 100 passes through the above-mentioned workstations in sequence, and the cover plate 2000 placed in the material box 100 is moved to the injection molding machine (not shown) for injection molding at the pre-injection material picking position, and is moved to the material box 100 located at the post-injection material discharge position after the injection molding is completed. After the cover plates 2000 in the material box 100 at the post-injection material discharge position reach a preset number, the material box 100 is conveyed to the post-injection material storage position and the subsequent workstation by the translation assembly 300, and the cover plate 2000 in the material box 100 is moved to other equipment at the subsequent workstation for other operations.

[0082] Optionally, there are multiple material boxes 100 in the embodiment of the utility model, and the multiple material boxes 100 all pass through the above-mentioned stations in sequence, wherein the storage position after injection molding can place multiple material boxes 100. Optionally, the first lifting mechanism 401 and the second lifting mechanism 402 can be cylinders, hydraulic rods, and gas rods, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the translation assembly 300 can adopt a belt conveyor, a chain conveyor, a stick conveyor, etc., without limitation.

[0083] The conveyor line 1000 provided by the utility model adopts a base 200, a translation component 300, a lifting component 400 and a material box 100 in an embodiment of the utility model. The lifting component 400 includes a first lifting mechanism 401 and a second lifting mechanism 402. The translation component 300 and the lifting component 400 are both connected to the base 200. The translation component 300 is suitable for conveying the material box 100. The first lifting mechanism 401 is suitable for connecting with the mounting seat 10 of the material box 100 to drive the material box 100 to rise and fall relative to the translation component 300. The second lifting mechanism 402 is suitable for driving the floating plate 20 of the material box 100 to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat 10, thereby realizing the automatic connection between the injection molding machine and the production line of subsequent equipment, improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. At the same time, multiple cover plates 2000 can be stored, and the uppermost cover plate 2000 in the material box 100 can be moved to a preset height as the number of cover plates 2000 changes to adapt to other production line equipment.

[0084] Please refer to Figure 6 The lifting assembly 400 further includes a mounting member 403 , which is connected to the base 200 , and the first lifting mechanism 401 and the second lifting mechanism 402 are both connected to the mounting member 403 .

[0085] Optionally, the lifting assembly 400 further includes a mounting plate 404, the mounting plate 404 is connected to the first lifting mechanism 401, and the mounting plate 404 is suitable for connecting to the lining plate 110 of the material box 100. Optionally, the mounting plate 404 is provided with a second through hole 4041, and the second through hole 4041 penetrates the mounting plate 404, so that the second lifting mechanism 402 is connected to the floating plate 20 through the second through hole 4041 and the aforementioned first through hole 11. Optionally, the lifting assembly 400 further includes a first positioning column 405, and the first positioning column 405 is suitable for extending into the aforementioned positioning groove 111 to provide positioning and limiting functions for the material box 100. Optionally, there can be multiple first positioning columns 405, and the multiple first positioning columns 405 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple positioning grooves 111.

[0086] By setting the mounting member 403, the mounting member 403 is connected to the base 200, and the first lifting mechanism 401 and the second lifting mechanism 402 are both connected to the mounting member 403, so that the first lifting mechanism 401 and the second lifting mechanism 402 can form a whole, thereby improving the integration degree of the lifting assembly 400 and facilitating installation and disassembly.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 6 There are multiple material boxes 100, and the lifting assembly 400 also includes a third lifting mechanism 406 and a partition member 407. The third lifting mechanism 406 is connected to the partition member 407 and to the mounting member 403. The third lifting mechanism 406 is suitable for driving the partition member 407 to rise and fall relative to the mounting member 403 so that the partition member 407 separates any two adjacent material boxes 100.

[0088] Optionally, the third lifting mechanism 406 is connected to the aforementioned mounting member 403, and the partition member 407 is connected to one end of the third lifting mechanism 406 away from the mounting member 403. The third lifting mechanism 406 is suitable for driving the partition member 407 to protrude from the surface of the aforementioned mounting plate 404 facing away from the first lifting mechanism 401, and protrude from the translation assembly 300, so that only one material box 100 enters the corresponding workstation.

[0089] Optionally, the third lifting mechanism 406 and the partition member 407 are arranged on one side of the lifting assembly 400 in the material incoming direction to block the subsequent material box 100. Optionally, the other side of the lifting assembly 400 may also be provided with a third lifting mechanism 406 and a partition member 407 so that the material box 100 stays above the first lifting mechanism 401 when connected to the first lifting mechanism 401.

[0090] By setting up multiple material boxes 100, the lifting assembly 400 also includes a third lifting mechanism 406 and a partition piece 407. The third lifting mechanism 406 is connected to the partition piece 407 and to the mounting member 403. The third lifting mechanism 406 is suitable for driving the partition piece 407 to rise and fall relative to the mounting member 403 so that the partition piece 407 separates any two adjacent material boxes 100. When the conveyor line 1000 conveys multiple material boxes 100, when a material box 100 enters the corresponding workstation, the subsequent material box 100 can be blocked by the partition piece 407, so that the material box 100 located at the corresponding workstation will not be interfered with by other material boxes 100.

[0091] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9The translation assembly 300 includes a first conveying mechanism 301, a second conveying mechanism 302 and a transfer mechanism 303. The transfer mechanism 303 is arranged on the same side of the first conveying mechanism 301 and the second conveying mechanism 302. The first conveying mechanism 301 and the second conveying mechanism 302 are arranged at intervals on the base 200. The first conveying mechanism 301 is suitable for driving the material box 100 to approach the transfer mechanism 303, the second conveying mechanism 302 is suitable for driving the material box 100 away from the transfer mechanism 303, and the transfer mechanism 303 is suitable for driving the material box 100 to move from the first conveying mechanism 301 to the second conveying mechanism 302.

[0092] Optional, please refer to Figure 5 The aforementioned material taking position before injection molding, material discharge position after injection molding and material storage position after injection molding are all arranged on the first conveying mechanism 301, and the aforementioned subsequent workstation is arranged on the second conveying mechanism 302.

[0093] Optional, please refer to Figure 5 The transfer mechanism 303 includes a first bracket 3031, a second bracket 3032 and a transfer member 3033. The first bracket 3031 and the second bracket 3032 are arranged relatively spaced apart. The transfer member 3033 is slidably connected to the first bracket 3031 and the second bracket 3032. The transfer member 3033 is suitable for driving the material box 100 to move from the first conveying mechanism 301 to the second conveying mechanism 302.

[0094] Optional, please refer to Figure 7 The first conveying mechanism 301 includes a first conveying member 3011, a second conveying member 3012 and a fourth driving member 3013. The first conveying member 3011 and the second conveying member 3012 are arranged at a relative interval and are both connected to the fourth driving member 3013. The lifting assembly 400 is arranged between the first conveying member 3011 and the second conveying member 3012. The fourth driving member 3013 is used to drive the first conveying member 3011 and the second conveying member 3012 to transport the material box 100 in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0095] Optional, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first transmission member 3011 includes a first clamping plate 30111, a second clamping plate 30112, a driving wheel 30113, a first driven wheel 30114 and a second driven wheel 30115. The first clamping plate 30111 and the second clamping plate 30112 are arranged opposite to each other and are both rotatably connected to the driving wheel 30113. The driving wheel 30113 is also transmission-connected to the aforementioned fourth driving member 3013. The first driven wheel 30114 and the second driven wheel 30115 are spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from the driving wheel 30113. The driving wheel 30113 is transmission-connected to the first driven wheel 30114 and the second driven wheel 30115 through a belt 30116.

[0096] Optional, please refer to Figure 8 The first transmission member 3011 further includes an adjustment rod 30117 and an adjustment plate 30118. The adjustment rod 30117 is slidably connected to the first clamping plate 30111 and connected to the adjustment plate 30118. The adjustment plate 30118 is connected to the first driven wheel 30114 and the second driven wheel 30115. The adjustment rod 30117 is used to drive the adjustment plate 30118 to move, thereby driving the first driven wheel 30114 and the second driven wheel 30115 away from or close to the driving wheel 30113 to change the tension of the belt. Optionally, the structure of the second transmission member 3012 is similar to that of the first transmission member 3011, which can be used as a reference and will not be repeated.

[0097] Optional, please refer to Fig. 9 The fourth driving member 3013 includes a first driving body 30131 and a first transmission shaft 30132. The first transmission shaft 30132 is connected to the first driving body 30131 in a transmission manner. The first transmission shaft 30132 is connected to both the first transmission member 3011 and the second transmission member 3012. The driving body is used to drive the first transmission shaft 30132 to rotate so as to drive the first transmission member 3011 and the second transmission member 3012 to operate. Optionally, the fourth driving member 3013 also includes a flat key 30133, and the first transmission shaft 30132 is connected and fixed to the aforementioned driving wheel 30113 through the flat key 30133. Optionally, the structure of the second driving mechanism is similar to that of the first driving mechanism, and can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0098] By setting a first conveying mechanism 301, a second conveying mechanism 302 and a transfer mechanism 303, the transfer mechanism 303 is set on the same side of the first conveying mechanism 301 and the second conveying mechanism 302, the first conveying mechanism 301 and the second conveying mechanism 302 are spaced apart on the base 200, the first conveying mechanism 301 is suitable for driving the material box 100 to approach the transfer mechanism 303, the second conveying mechanism 302 is suitable for driving the material box 100 away from the transfer mechanism 303, and the transfer mechanism 303 is suitable for driving the material box 100 from the first conveying mechanism 301 to the second conveying mechanism 302, so that the injection molding machine can be connected to the subsequent equipment production line through the first conveying mechanism 301, the second conveying mechanism 302 and the transfer mechanism 303, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0099] Please refer to Fig.10The conveyor line 1000 further includes a transfer vehicle 500, which is used to transfer the material box 100 to the conveyor line 1000, or to transfer the material box 100 from the conveyor line 1000 to other equipment. Optionally, the transfer vehicle 500 includes a vehicle body 501 and a plurality of pallets 502, and the plurality of pallets 502 are stacked on the transfer vehicle 500, and the pallets 502 are used to carry the material box 100. Optionally, the pallet 502 is provided with a second positioning column 503, and the second positioning column 503 is suitable for extending into the aforementioned positioning groove 111 to provide positioning and limiting effects for the material box 100. Optionally, there may be a plurality of second positioning columns 503, and the plurality of second positioning columns 503 are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of positioning grooves 111.

[0100] By setting up a transfer vehicle 500, the transfer vehicle 500 is used to transfer the material box 100 to the conveyor line 1000, or to transfer it from the conveyor line 1000 to other equipment, so that the operator can transfer the material box 100 in the process where automated equipment cannot be used for transfer, and can carry multiple material boxes 100.

[0101] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship of terms such as "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside" and "outside" are based on the orientation or positional relationship described in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0102] The above disclosure is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and certainly cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiment and equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present invention still fall within the scope covered by the present invention.

Claims

1. A material box, characterized in that: Used in a conveying line, the conveying line is suitable for conveying cover plates; the conveying line comprises a lifting assembly, and the lifting assembly comprises a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism; The material box comprises: Mounting seat; A floating plate, slidably connected to the mounting seat, the floating plate being suitable for supporting the cover plate; The mounting seat is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism, the floating plate is suitable for being connected to the second lifting mechanism, and the second lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the floating plate to be lifted and lowered relative to the mounting seat.

2. The material box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat includes a base plate and a guide member, the base plate is suitable for being connected to the first lifting mechanism, the guide member is connected to the base plate, the floating plate is slidably connected to the guide member, and the guide member is suitable for guiding the floating plate so that the floating plate can move up and down relative to the mounting seat.

3. The material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide member is a straight rod, and the material box further comprises a shaft sleeve, which is sleeved on the guide member and fixedly connected to the floating plate.

4. The material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat also includes a fastener, the base plate is provided with a first mounting hole, the guide member is passed through the first mounting hole, the fastener is connected and fixed to the base plate, and abuts against the end surface of the guide member close to the base plate.

5. The material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat further comprises a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member and the second positioning member are arranged at intervals on the bottom plate, and the first positioning member and the second positioning member are both suitable for being matched and connected with the cover plate; And / or, a limiting groove is provided on a surface of the floating plate facing away from the bottom plate, and the limiting groove is suitable for being matched and connected with the cover plate.

6. The material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat further includes a first side plate and a second side plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are arranged on the bottom plate at an interval relative to each other and are enclosed with the bottom plate to form a receiving space. The floating plate is received in the receiving space.

7. The material box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat further comprises a lining plate connected to a surface of the bottom plate facing away from the floating plate.

8. The material box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat is provided with a positioning groove, the opening of which faces away from the floating plate, and the positioning groove is suitable for being matched and connected with the first lifting mechanism.

9. A conveyor line, characterized in that: Suitable for conveying cover plates, the conveying line comprises a base, a translation assembly, a lifting assembly and a material box as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the lifting assembly comprises a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, the translation assembly and the lifting assembly are both connected to the base, the translation assembly is suitable for conveying the material box, the first lifting mechanism is suitable for being connected to a mounting seat of the material box to drive the material box to rise and fall relative to the translation assembly, and the second lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the floating plate of the material box to rise and fall relative to the mounting seat.

10. The conveyor line according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lifting assembly further includes a mounting member, wherein the mounting member is connected to the base, and the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism are both connected to the mounting member.

11. The conveyor line according to claim 10, characterized in that: There are multiple material boxes, and the lifting assembly also includes a third lifting mechanism and a partition member. The third lifting mechanism is connected to the partition member and to the mounting member. The third lifting mechanism is suitable for driving the partition member to rise and fall relative to the mounting member so that the partition member separates any two adjacent material boxes.

12. The conveyor line according to claim 9, characterized in that: The translation assembly includes a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism and a transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism is arranged on the same side of the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism, the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are arranged at intervals on the base, the first conveying mechanism is suitable for driving the material box to approach the transfer mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is suitable for driving the material box away from the transfer mechanism, and the transfer mechanism is suitable for driving the material box to move from the first conveying mechanism to the second conveying mechanism.

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