Stacking mechanism and conveying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stacking mechanism and a conveying device, relates to the technical field of material stacking, and solves the problem that an existing stacking mechanism is inconvenient to be directly applied to a small automatic production line. The device comprises a placing frame, a tray, a jacking assembly, a limiting assembly and a control module, the control module is electrically connected with the jacking assembly and the limiting assembly, the placing frame is fixed through a supporting frame, the control module is fixed to the supporting frame, the tray is in contact connection with the placing frame, the jacking assembly is vertically arranged below the placing frame, and the limiting assembly is arranged below the tray. The limiting assemblies are horizontally arranged above the placing frame, the limiting assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the placing frame, and the jacking assemblies and the limiting assemblies are fixed to the supporting frame; during stacking, the trays are placed on the containing frame, the limiting assembly retracts, then the jacking assembly stretches out to jack up the trays, when the trays are higher than the limiting assembly, the limiting assembly stretches out to support the trays, then the jacking assembly retracts, and stacking of the trays is completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of material stacking, in particular to a stacking mechanism and a conveying device. Background Art

[0002] In the material stacking process, different materials are placed in different ways and the stacking methods are also different. The existing automated production lines always use additional stacking mechanisms to stack materials, and the structure is complex. The number of materials to be stacked is also relatively large, which makes it inconvenient to directly apply to small automated production lines. The additional stacking mechanism will also increase the demand for production line floor space, which is not conducive to lean management of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model is intended to provide a stacking mechanism and a conveying device, which are intended to solve the technical problem that the existing stacking mechanism is not convenient to be directly applied to a small-scale automated production line.

[0004] A stacking mechanism comprises a placement frame, a tray, a lifting assembly, a limit assembly and a control module, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the lifting assembly and the limit assembly respectively, the placement frame is fixed by a support frame, the control module is fixed to the support frame, the tray is contactably connected to the placement frame, the lifting assembly is vertically arranged below the placement frame, the limit assembly is horizontally arranged above the placement frame, the limit assembly (4) is on both sides of the placement frame (1) and are located in the same horizontal plane, and the lifting assembly and the limit assembly are both fixed to the support frame; when stacking, the tray is placed on the placement frame, the limit assembly is retracted, and then the lifting assembly is extended to lift the tray, when the tray height is higher than the limit assembly, the limit assembly is extended to support the tray, and then the lifting assembly is retracted to complete the stacking of the tray.

[0005] Preferably, the pallet includes a plate body, the edge of the plate body is provided with a stacking rod, the stacking rod is symmetrically arranged, the top of the stacking rod is provided with a protrusion, the bottom of the plate body is provided with a snap-in groove, and the protrusion is arranged corresponding to the snap-in groove. During stacking, if there is already a pallet on the limiting assembly, the lifting assembly first extends to lift the pallet on the placement frame, and after the pallet is slightly raised, the top of the stacking rod of the pallet on the placement frame is inserted into the snap-in groove at the top of the pallet plate body on the limiting assembly, so that the lower pallet supports the upper pallet, and then the limiting assembly retracts, and the lifting assembly continues to move upward until the height of the pallet located below exceeds the height of the limiting assembly, the limiting assembly extends to support the lowermost pallet, and at the same time, the lower pallet supports the upper pallet, completing the pallet stacking; the design of the stacking rod ensures the consistency of the position of the stacked pallets in the vertical direction, and increases the spacing between the stacking pallets, so that the pallets can be applied to more types of materials.

[0006] Preferably, the jacking assembly includes a jacking cylinder and a placing plate, wherein the placing plate is arranged between the jacking cylinder and the placing frame, and the placing plate is fixed to the actuating end of the jacking cylinder; when actuated, the jacking cylinder extends upward, and the placing plate then contacts and connects with the pallet on the placing frame, and transports the pallet upward to a designated position.

[0007] Preferably, the limit assembly includes a telescopic cylinder, a limit rail and a support plate arranged above the placement frame, the limit rail is arranged at the bottom of the telescopic cylinder, the support plate is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder, and the limit rail is fixedly connected to the support frame through a connecting piece; when in action, the telescopic cylinder extends along the limit rail to drive the support plate to move directly above the placement frame to support the pallet lifted by the lifting assembly, and when the telescopic cylinder retracts along the limit rail, it drives the support plate to reset, so that the support plate no longer supports the pallet, making it convenient for the pallet to return to the placement frame through the lifting assembly.

[0008] Preferably, limit rods are symmetrically provided on the edge of the placement frame, the limit rods are fixedly connected to the support frame, the limit rods are provided on both sides of the limit assembly, and the top height of the limit rods is the height of the telescopic cylinder plus the height of n pallets; when the limit assembly supports multiple pallets, the stacking height of the pallets is relatively high. At this time, the limit rods are used to limit the pallets to prevent shaking that causes the pallets to tilt or fall.

[0009] Preferably, placement grooves are evenly spaced on the top of the tray body, and handles are provided on both sides of the tray body; the placement grooves are used to place and fix corresponding materials to ensure that the materials on the tray will not shake easily during the up and down stacking of the tray, and the handles are convenient for the staff to pick up the tray and move it.

[0010] Preferably, the placement frame is provided with an in-place sensor; after the pallet is stably placed on the placement frame, the in-place sensor sends a corresponding signal to the control module, so that the control module controls the action of the lifting component and the limit component at an appropriate time to realize automatic stacking of the pallets.

[0011] Preferably, a conveying device includes a conveying mechanism, a feed tray placement mechanism and a temporary tray placement mechanism, wherein the temporary tray placement mechanism is arranged on one side of the feed tray placement mechanism, and the feed tray placement mechanism and the temporary tray placement mechanism are both arranged on the conveying mechanism, and the feed tray placement mechanism and the temporary tray placement mechanism both adopt the aforementioned stacking mechanism, and the conveying mechanism is the placement frame and the support frame in the stacking mechanism. During operation, the conveying mechanism delivers the pallets stacked in the feed tray placement mechanism into the production line as required, and the pallets processed in the production line are transported to the temporary tray placement mechanism by the conveying mechanism for stacking, so that the pallets before processing and the pallets after processing are stored separately.

[0012] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes a symmetrically arranged conveyor belt, a transmission frame and a driving mechanism, the conveyor belt is mounted on the conveyor frame, one end of the conveyor belt is rotatably connected to the driving mechanism, the bottom of the transmission frame is fixedly connected to the supporting device, and the feed tray placement mechanism and the temporary storage tray placement mechanism are both fixedly connected to the supporting device.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model include:

[0014] The stacking mechanism of the utility model can realize rapid and stable stacking of pallets on the production line; and the stacking rods arranged on the pallets can ensure that the materials in the pallets will not be squeezed by the pallets during the stacking process, so that the materials can be stored better; multiple pallets can be stored, so that the operator can store multiple pallets at a time, making subsequent operations easier.

[0015] The conveying device involved in the utility model can be applied to different production lines to classify and store materials before and after processing, so that the storage and retrieval of materials in the production line is more automatic and convenient.

[0016] The utility model has a simple structure, the size of which can be designed according to the size of the production line, has small application restrictions and a wider application range. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of the present utility model, constitute a part of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments of the present utility model, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a stacking mechanism involved in an embodiment of the present application.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a side view of the limiting assembly involved in the embodiment of the present application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transmission device involved in an embodiment of the present application.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a top view of the placement frame involved in an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] Reference numerals

[0023] 1-placing frame, 2-tray, 21-tray body, 22-stacking rod, 3-lifting assembly, 31-lifting cylinder, 32-placing plate, 4-limiting assembly, 41-limiting rail, 42-telescopic cylinder, 43-support plate, 44-connecting piece, 5-support frame, 6-transmission mechanism, 61-conveyor belt, 62-transmission frame, 63-driving mechanism, 7-feed tray placement mechanism, 8-temporary tray placement mechanism, 9-support device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the application for protection, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0025] A stacking mechanism, in this embodiment, is used to stack relays, comprising a placement frame 1, a tray 2, a lifting assembly 3, a limiting assembly 4 and a control module, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the lifting assembly 3 and the limiting assembly 4 respectively, the placement frame 1 is fixed by a support frame 5, the control module is fixed to the support frame 5, the tray 2 is contactably connected to the placement frame 1, the lifting assembly 3 is vertically arranged below the placement frame 1, the limiting assembly 4 is horizontally arranged above the placement frame 1, the limiting assembly 4 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the placement frame 1, and the lifting assembly 3 and the limiting assembly 4 are both fixed to the support frame 5; when stacking, the tray 2 is placed on the placement frame 1, the limiting assembly 4 is retracted, and then the lifting assembly 3 is extended to lift the tray 2, when the height of the tray 2 is higher than the limiting assembly 4, the limiting assembly 4 is extended to support the tray 2, and then the lifting assembly 3 is retracted to complete the stacking of the tray 2.

[0026] In another embodiment, the pallet 2 includes a tray body 21, and stacking rods 22 are provided on the edge of the tray body 21. The stacking rods 22 are symmetrically arranged, and protrusions are provided on the top of the stacking rods 22. A snap-in groove is provided at the bottom of the tray body 21, and the protrusions are arranged corresponding to the snap-in grooves. During stacking, if there is already a pallet 2 on the limiting component 4, the lifting component 3 will first extend to lift the pallet 2 on the placement frame 1. After the pallet 2 is slightly raised, the top of the stacking rod 22 of the pallet 2 on the placement frame 1 is inserted into the clamping groove on the top of the tray body 21 of the pallet 2 on the limiting component 4, so that the lower pallet 2 supports the upper pallet 2, and then the limiting component 4 retracts, and the lifting component 3 continues to move upward until the height of the pallet 2 below exceeds the height of the limiting component 4, the limiting component 4 extends to support the lowermost pallet 2, and at the same time, the lower pallet 2 supports the upper pallet 2 to complete the stacking of the pallets 2; the design of the stacking rod 22 ensures the consistency of the vertical position of the stacked pallets 2, and increases the spacing between the stacking pallets 2, so that the pallets 2 can be suitable for more types of materials.

[0027] In another embodiment, the lifting assembly 3 includes a lifting cylinder 31 and a placing plate 32, and the placing plate 32 is arranged between the lifting cylinder 31 and the placing frame 1, and the placing plate 32 is fixed to the action end of the lifting cylinder 31; when in action, the lifting cylinder 31 extends upward, and the placing plate 32 then contacts and connects with the pallet 2 on the placing frame 1, and transports the pallet 2 upward to the designated position.

[0028] In another embodiment, the limiting assembly 4 includes a telescopic cylinder 42, a limiting rail 41 and a support plate 43 arranged above the placement frame 1, the limiting rail 41 is arranged at the bottom of the telescopic cylinder 42, the support plate 43 is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder 42, and the limiting rail 41 is fixedly connected to the support frame 5 through a connecting piece 44; when in action, the telescopic cylinder 42 extends along the limiting rail 41 to drive the support plate 43 to move directly above the placement frame 1 to support the pallet 2 lifted by the lifting assembly 3, and the telescopic cylinder 42 retracts along the limiting rail 41 to drive the support plate 43 to reset, so that the support plate 43 no longer supports the pallet 2, which is convenient for the pallet 2 to return to the placement frame 1 while the lifting assembly 3 is downward.

[0029] In another embodiment, limit rods are symmetrically provided on the edge of the placement frame 1, and the limit rods are fixedly connected to the support frame 5. The limit rods are provided on both sides of the limit assembly 4, and the top height of the limit rods is the height of the telescopic cylinder 42 plus the height of n pallets 2; when the limit assembly 4 supports multiple pallets 2, the stacking height of the pallets 2 is relatively high. At this time, the limit rods are used to limit the pallets 2 to prevent shaking that causes the pallets 2 to tilt or fall.

[0030] In another embodiment, placement grooves are evenly spaced on the top of the tray body 21, and handles are provided on both sides of the tray body 21; the placement grooves are used to place and fix corresponding materials to ensure that the materials on the tray 2 will not shake easily during the up and down stacking process of the tray 2, and the handles are convenient for the staff to pick up the tray 2 and move it.

[0031] Specifically, different placement slots may be provided in the plurality of trays 2, respectively, so that different types of relays may be stored and stacked separately.

[0032] In another embodiment, an in-place sensor is provided on the placement frame 1; after the pallet 2 is stably placed on the placement frame 1, the in-place sensor sends a corresponding signal to the control module, so that the control module controls the action of the lifting component 3 and the limiting component 4 at an appropriate time to realize automatic stacking of the pallet 2.

[0033] In another embodiment, a conveying device includes a conveying mechanism 6, a feed tray placement mechanism 7, and a temporary tray placement mechanism 8. The temporary tray placement mechanism 8 is arranged on one side of the feed tray placement mechanism 7. The feed tray placement mechanism 7 and the temporary tray placement mechanism 8 are both arranged on the conveying mechanism 6. The feed tray placement mechanism 7 and the temporary tray placement mechanism 8 both adopt the aforementioned stacking mechanism. The conveying mechanism 6 places and transports the pallets 2. Therefore, the placement frame 1 and the support frame 5 in the stacking mechanism can be omitted in this conveying device. During operation, the conveying mechanism 6 delivers the pallets 2 stacked in the feed tray placement mechanism 7 to the production line as needed. The pallets 2 processed in the production line are transported to the temporary tray placement mechanism 8 by the conveying mechanism 6 for stacking, so that the pallets 2 before processing and the pallets 2 after processing are stored separately.

[0034] In another embodiment, the conveying mechanism 6 includes a symmetrically arranged conveyor belt 61, a transmission frame 62 and a driving mechanism 63, the conveyor belt 61 is sleeved on the conveyor frame, one end of the conveyor belt 61 is rotatably connected to the driving mechanism 63, the bottom of the transmission frame 62 is fixedly connected to the supporting device 9, and the feed tray placement mechanism 7 and the temporary storage tray placement mechanism 8 are both fixedly connected to the supporting device 9.

[0035] The above-mentioned embodiments only express the specific implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the protection scope of the present application. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the technical solution concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A stacking mechanism, characterized in that: The invention comprises a placement frame (1), a tray (2), a lifting component (3), a limiting component (4) and a control module, wherein the control module is electrically connected to the lifting component (3) and the limiting component (4) respectively; the placement frame (1) is fixed by a support frame (5); the tray (2) and the placement frame (1) can be contact-connected; the lifting component (3) is vertically arranged below the placement frame (1); the limiting component (4) is horizontally arranged above the placement frame (1); the limiting component (4) is located on both sides of the placement frame (1) and are located on the same horizontal plane; the lifting component (3) and the limiting component (4) are both fixed to the support frame (5).

2. A stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tray (2) comprises a tray body (21), the edge of the tray body (21) is provided with stacking rods (22), the stacking rods (22) are symmetrically arranged, the tops of the stacking rods (22) are provided with protrusions, the bottom of the tray body (21) is provided with a clamping groove, and the protrusions are arranged corresponding to the clamping grooves.

3. A stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (3) comprises a lifting cylinder (31) and a placement plate (32); the placement plate (32) is arranged between the lifting cylinder (31) and the placement frame (1); and the placement plate (32) is fixed to the action end of the lifting cylinder (31).

4. A stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (4) comprises a telescopic cylinder (42) arranged above the placement frame (1), a limiting rail (41) and a support plate (43); the limiting rail (41) is arranged at the bottom of the telescopic cylinder (42); the support plate (43) is fixedly connected to the movable end of the telescopic cylinder (42); and the limiting rail (41) is fixedly connected to the support frame (5) via a connecting piece (44).

5. A stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limit rods are symmetrically arranged on the edge of the placement frame (1), the limit rods are fixedly connected to the support frame (5), the limit rods are arranged on both sides of the limit assembly (4), and the top height of the limit rods is the height of the telescopic cylinder (42) plus the height of n trays (2).

6. A stacking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the tray body (21) is provided with placement grooves at even intervals, and handles are provided on both sides of the tray body (21).

7. A stacking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement frame (1) is provided with an in-place sensor.

8. A conveying device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a conveying mechanism (6), a feed tray placement mechanism (7) and a temporary storage tray placement mechanism (8); the temporary storage tray placement mechanism (8) is arranged on one side of the feed tray placement mechanism (7); the feed tray placement mechanism (7) and the temporary storage tray placement mechanism (8) are both arranged on the conveying mechanism (6); and the feed tray placement mechanism (7) and the temporary storage tray placement mechanism (8) both adopt the stacking mechanism described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. A conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (6) comprises a symmetrically arranged conveyor belt (61), a transmission frame (62) and a driving mechanism (63); the conveyor belt (61) is sleeved on the conveyor frame; one end of the conveyor belt (61) is rotatably connected to the driving mechanism (63); the bottom of the transmission frame (62) is fixedly connected to a supporting device (9); and the feed tray placement mechanism (7) and the temporary storage tray placement mechanism (8) are both fixedly connected to the supporting device (9).

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