Turnover conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machining and manufacturing, in particular to a turnover conveying device which comprises a rotating unit, a supporting unit and a clamping unit. Wherein the rotating unit comprises two circular rings which are connected with each other, and the two circular rings are coaxially arranged at an interval. The supporting unit can support the two circular rings, and the two circular rings can rotate relative to the supporting unit in the axial direction of the circular rings. The clamping unit comprises a first conveying piece and a second conveying piece which are oppositely arranged, the first conveying piece is connected to the circular ring, the second conveying piece is movably connected to the circular ring, the second conveying piece can move towards the first conveying piece to clamp the to-be-conveyed object, and the conveying direction of the first conveying piece and the conveying direction of the second conveying piece are both parallel to the axial direction of the circular ring. Due to the fact that the circular ring of the turnover conveying device rotates in the axial direction of the circular ring, turnover of the objects to be conveyed can be completed in situ, compared with the prior art, space of the side face of a conveying line does not need to be occupied, returning is not needed, occupied space can be greatly reduced, and production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of processing and manufacturing, in particular to a turnover conveying device. Background Art

[0002] During the glass processing process, it needs to be turned over. Taking patent CN201910604685.3 as an example, a turning-related conveying unit is set on one side of the transmission line. The turning bracket will first turn the glass to the conveying unit on one side, convey it to the downstream, and then move it back to the transmission line. This device occupies a large space on the horizontal plane, which is not conducive to space layout and will reduce production efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a turnover conveying device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a turnover conveying device which can reduce the occupied space and improve the production efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] Provided is a turning and conveying device, comprising:

[0007] The rotating unit comprises two connected circular rings, the two circular rings are coaxially arranged at intervals;

[0008] A support unit, capable of supporting the two circular rings, wherein the two circular rings can rotate along their own axes relative to the support unit;

[0009] The clamping unit includes a first conveying member and a second conveying member arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first conveying member is connected to the ring, the second conveying member is movably connected to the ring, the second conveying member can move toward the first conveying member to clamp the object to be conveyed, and the conveying directions of the first conveying member and the second conveying member are parallel to the axial direction of the ring.

[0010] Optionally, the rotating unit further includes a rotating driving member and a transmission gear, a gear ring is coaxially arranged on one side of the circular ring, the gear ring is meshed with the transmission gear, and the transmission gear is connected to the output end of the rotating driving member.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating unit further comprises a plurality of connecting rods, one end of each of the connecting rods is connected to one of the circular rings, and the other end of each of the connecting rods is connected to another circular ring. Optionally, six connecting rods are provided, and two aluminum profile connecting plates are further provided to prevent the objects to be conveyed from slipping out, that is, the two aluminum profile connecting plates are correspondingly provided at both ends of the first conveying member in the width direction.

[0012] Optionally, the support unit includes two support components, each of which is provided with a circular hole, and the two circular rings are rotatably arranged at the two circular holes respectively, and the axial direction of the circular hole coincides with the axial direction of the circular ring.

[0013] Optionally, each of the support assemblies includes two parallel support plates and a plurality of connecting shafts, the plurality of connecting shafts are spaced apart along the circumference of the circular hole, both ends of each connecting shaft are connected to the two support plates, each connecting shaft is sleeved with a support bearing, each support bearing is arranged between the two support plates, and the axial direction of each support bearing is parallel to the axial direction of the circular ring, so that one circular ring can roll against the plurality of support bearings of one support assembly.

[0014] Optionally, the support unit further comprises two transition support rollers, one of the transition support rollers is used to support the object to be conveyed that is about to enter the clamping unit, and the other transition support roller is used to support the object to be conveyed that is about to leave the clamping unit.

[0015] Optionally, the clamping unit includes a transmission drive member, the first transmission member includes a first shaft and a first conveyor belt, the first conveyor belt is sleeved on the first shaft, and the first shaft is connected to the output end of the transmission drive member, so that the transmission drive member drives the first conveyor belt to transmit through the first shaft. Optionally, the transmission drive member is a motor, and the output end of the motor cooperates with the transmission member through a chain and is transmission-connected to the first shaft.

[0016] Optionally, the first conveying member includes a first gear, which is sleeved on the first shaft, and the second conveying member includes a second shaft, a second conveyor belt and a second gear, and the second conveyor belt and the second gear are both sleeved on the second shaft, and when the second conveying member moves toward the first conveying member to the clamping position, the second gear is meshed and connected with the first gear.

[0017] Optionally, the clamping unit further includes a lifting drive member, the lifting drive member is connected to the ring, and the second transmission member is connected to an output end of the lifting drive member.

[0018] Optionally, a first clamping member is provided on the first conveying member, and a second clamping member is provided on the second conveying member. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are arranged opposite to each other. When the second conveying member moves toward the first conveying member to a clamping position, the first clamping member and the second clamping member can clamp the object to be conveyed.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0020] The utility model provides a flip conveying device, comprising a rotating unit, a supporting unit and a clamping unit. The rotating unit comprises two connected circular rings, which are coaxially spaced. The supporting unit can support the two circular rings, which can rotate along their own axes relative to the supporting unit. The clamping unit comprises a first conveying member and a second conveying member which are relatively arranged, the first conveying member is connected to the circular ring, the second conveying member is movably connected to the circular ring, the second conveying member can move toward the first conveying member to clamp the object to be conveyed, and the conveying directions of the first conveying member and the second conveying member are both parallel to the axial direction of the circular ring. The turning conveyor device can be arranged on a transmission line. After the object to be conveyed enters between the first conveyor member and the second conveyor member, the second conveyor member can move toward the first conveyor member to clamp the object to be conveyed, and then the ring rotates relative to the supporting unit to drive the first conveyor member and the second conveyor member to rotate synchronously, so that the object to be conveyed can be turned over. Since the ring of the turning conveyor device rotates along its own axis, the turning of the object to be conveyed can be completed on the spot. Compared with the prior art, it does not need to occupy the space on the side of the transmission line and does not need to be returned, which can greatly reduce the occupied space. When the space is fixed, more turning conveyor devices can be arranged to improve production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first viewing angle of the turning conveying device provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second viewing angle of the turning conveying device provided in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] In the figure:

[0024] 1. Ring;

[0025] 2. first transmission member; 21. first shaft; 22. first transmission belt; 23. first gear;

[0026] 3. second transmission member; 31. second shaft; 32. second transmission belt; 33. second gear;

[0027] 4. Rotating driving member; 5. Transmission gear; 6. Gear ring; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Support plate; 9. Support bearing; 10. Transition support roller; 11. Support frame; 12. Lifting driving member; 13. First clamping member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The technical solution of the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation methods. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model, rather than to limit the utility model. It should also be noted that, for the convenience of description, only the parts related to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings, rather than all.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 2 As shown, the turning conveying device of this embodiment includes a rotating unit, a supporting unit and a clamping unit. The rotating unit includes two connected rings 1, and the two rings 1 are coaxially spaced. The supporting unit can support the two rings 1, and the two rings 1 can rotate along their own axis relative to the supporting unit. The clamping unit is used to clamp the object to be conveyed so as to realize turning over as the rings 1 rotate.

[0032] Specifically, the clamping unit includes a first conveying member 2 and a second conveying member 3 which are arranged opposite to each other. The first conveying member 2 is connected to the ring 1, and the second conveying member 3 is movably connected to the ring 1. The second conveying member 3 can move toward the first conveying member 2 to clamp the object to be conveyed. The conveying directions of the first conveying member 2 and the second conveying member 3 are both parallel to the axial direction of the ring 1.

[0033] The overturning conveyor device can be arranged on the transmission line. After the object to be conveyed enters between the first conveyor member 2 and the second conveyor member 3, the second conveyor member 3 can move toward the first conveyor member 2 to clamp the object to be conveyed, and then the ring 1 rotates relative to the support unit to drive the first conveyor member 2 and the second conveyor member 3 to rotate synchronously, so that the object to be conveyed can be turned over. Since the ring 1 of the overturning conveyor device rotates along its own axis, the overturning of the object to be conveyed can be completed on the spot. Compared with the prior art, it does not need to occupy the space on the side of the transmission line, and does not need to be returned, which can greatly reduce the occupied space. When the space is fixed, more overturning conveyor devices can be arranged to improve production efficiency.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in order to ensure that the ring 1 can stably rotate along its own axis, optionally, the rotating unit further includes a rotating driving member 4 and a transmission gear 5, and a gear ring 6 is coaxially arranged on one side of the ring 1, the gear ring 6 is meshed with the transmission gear 5, and the transmission gear 5 is connected to the output end of the rotating driving member 4. Optionally, the rotating driving member 4 is a servo motor.

[0035] Optionally, the rotating unit further comprises a plurality of connecting rods 7, one end of each of the plurality of connecting rods 7 is connected to one of the circular rings 1, and the other end of each of the plurality of connecting rods 7 is connected to another circular ring 1. Optionally, the length directions of the plurality of connecting rods 7 are parallel to the axial direction of the circular ring 1, and the plurality of connecting rods 7 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the circular ring 1. The two circular rings 1 and the plurality of connecting rods 7 together form a cylindrical structure.

[0036] In order to support and guide the ring 1 to ensure its stable rotation along its own axis, optionally, the support unit includes two support components, each support component is provided with a circular hole, and the two rings 1 are rotatably arranged at the two circular holes respectively, and the axial direction of the circular holes coincides with the axial direction of the ring 1.

[0037] Optionally, each support assembly includes two parallel support plates 8 and a plurality of connecting shafts, and a circular hole is opened at the same position on the two support plates 8, which is the circular hole on the support assembly. The plurality of connecting shafts are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circular hole, and both ends of each connecting shaft are connected to the two support plates 8. A support bearing 9 is sleeved on each connecting shaft, and each support bearing 9 is arranged between the two support plates 8. The axial direction of each support bearing 9 is parallel to the axial direction of the ring 1, so that a ring 1 can roll against the plurality of support bearings 9 of a support assembly. That is, the two support plates 8 can limit the positions of the two sides of the ring 1, and the support bearing 9 can roll against the outer ring surface of the ring 1 to jointly limit the position of the ring 1 and ensure that the ring 1 rotates stably along its own axial direction. Optionally, the two ends of the support bearing 9 along the axial direction have limiting protrusions to further limit the two sides of the ring 1 from contacting the two support plates 8 to avoid friction.

[0038] Optionally, the support unit further includes two transition support rollers 10, one transition support roller 10 is used to support the object to be conveyed to enter the clamping unit, and the other transition support roller 10 is used to support the object to be conveyed to leave the clamping unit. Optionally, one transition support roller 10 is arranged at the upstream position of the ring 1, and the height of its upper surface is consistent with the height of the upper surface of the first conveying member 2 when the first conveying member 2 is at the bottom and the second conveying member 3 is at the top, which is conducive to the object to be conveyed moving from the transition support roller 10 to the first conveying member 2. Optionally, another transition support roller 10 is arranged at the downstream position of the ring 1, and the height of its upper surface is consistent with the height of the upper surface of the second conveying member 3 when the first conveying member 2 is at the top and the second conveying member 3 is at the bottom, which is conducive to the object to be conveyed moving from the second conveying member 3 to the transition support roller 10. Optionally, when the second conveying member 3 is close to the first conveying member 2, the first conveying member 2 and the second conveying member 3 are arranged symmetrically relative to the axial direction of the ring 1, so that the heights of the two transition support rollers 10 are consistent.

[0039] Optionally, the support unit further comprises a support frame 11, the support frame 11 is surrounded to form an accommodation space, and the two support plates 8 are vertically arranged and located in the accommodation space to ensure the stability of the support frame 11. The two transition support rollers 10 are both arranged on the support frame 11.

[0040] In order to enable the first conveyor 2 to convey articles, the clamping unit may include a conveyor drive member, the first conveyor 2 includes a first shaft 21 and a first conveyor belt 22, the first conveyor belt 22 is sleeved on the first shaft 21, and the first shaft 21 is connected to the output end of the conveyor drive member, so that the conveyor drive member drives the first conveyor belt 22 to convey through the first shaft 21. Optionally, a plurality of first conveyor belts 22 are sleeved on the first shaft 21 and arranged in parallel and spaced apart to convey articles with a larger surface area. Optionally, the conveyor drive member is connected to the ring 1.

[0041] In order to enable the second conveyor 3 to cooperate with the first conveyor 2 to jointly convey articles, optionally, the first conveyor 2 includes a first gear 23, the first gear 23 is sleeved on the first shaft 21, the second conveyor 3 includes a second shaft 31, a second conveyor belt 32 and a second gear 33, the second conveyor belt 32 and the second gear 33 are both sleeved on the second shaft 31, and when the second conveyor 3 moves toward the first conveyor 2 to the clamping position, the second gear 33 is meshed and connected with the first gear 23. Optionally, a plurality of second conveyor belts 32 arranged in parallel and spaced apart are sleeved on the second shaft 31 to convey articles with a larger surface area.

[0042] In order to enable the second conveying member 3 to move relative to the first conveying member 2, the clamping unit may further include a lifting drive member 12, the lifting drive member 12 is connected to the ring 1, and the second conveying member 3 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive member 12. Optionally, in this embodiment, four lifting drives 12 are arranged at intervals, respectively arranged near the four corners of the second conveying member 3, so as to improve the stability of the movement of the second conveying member 3. Optionally, the lifting drive member 12 is a cylinder.

[0043] In order to further ensure that the items to be conveyed are clamped during the turning process, optionally, a first clamping member 13 is provided on the first conveying member 2, and a second clamping member is provided on the second conveying member 3. The first clamping member 13 and the second clamping member are arranged relative to each other. When the second conveying member 3 moves toward the first conveying member 2 to the clamping position, the first clamping member 13 and the second clamping member can clamp the items to be conveyed. Optionally, one or both of the first clamping member 13 and the second clamping member are clamping cylinders. Optionally, a protective block or protective layer of highly elastic polyurethane material is provided on the clamping surface of the clamping cylinder to prevent hard crushing or leaving marks on the items to be conveyed. Optionally, the first clamping member 13 and the second clamping member are arranged in pairs in multiple groups to clamp various parts of the items to be conveyed to ensure that the force on the items to be conveyed is balanced.

[0044] Optionally, a photoelectric sensor is provided on the aluminum profile connecting plate to ensure the rotation accuracy of the ring 1 and to ensure that it can be sensed in time when rotating 180°.

[0045] Optionally, in this embodiment, the object to be conveyed is glass. The transition support roller 10 of the turning conveyor is at the same height as the transmission line, so that the transmission line can directly convey the glass to the transition support roller 10 and then to the first conveyor 2.

[0046] If the glass does not need to be turned over, the lifting cylinder moves to the retracted state, the second conveying member 3 and the first conveying member 2 are spaced apart, and the first conveying member 2 continues to convey the glass until the glass moves to the downstream transition support roller 10 and is then conveyed to the downstream transmission line.

[0047] If the glass needs to be turned over, the lifting cylinder is in the extended state, and the second conveyor 3 moves toward the first conveyor 2 until the distance between the two is about 4mm. The first gear 23 and the second gear 33 are meshed. When the glass enters the appropriate position between the second conveyor 3 and the first conveyor 2, the clamping cylinder extends to clamp the glass, and then the rotating drive 4 drives the two rings 1 to rotate synchronously along their own axes. The second conveyor 3 and the first conveyor 2 rotate synchronously. After the glass rotates 180°, the photoelectric sensor is triggered, and the rotating drive 4 stops working, completing the glass turning. At this time, the clamping cylinder retracts, and the transmission drive rotates to transmit the glass to the downstream transmission line.

[0048] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all implementation methods here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. The turning conveying device is characterized in that: include: The rotating unit comprises two connected circular rings (1), wherein the two circular rings (1) are coaxially arranged at intervals; A support unit capable of supporting the two circular rings (1), the two circular rings (1) being capable of rotating relative to the support unit along their own axes, the support unit further comprising two support components, each of the support components being provided with a circular hole, the two circular rings (1) being rotatably arranged at the two circular holes, respectively, and the axial direction of the circular hole coincides with the axial direction of the circular ring (1); The clamping unit comprises a first conveying member (2) and a second conveying member (3) which are arranged opposite to each other, wherein the first conveying member (2) is connected to the ring (1), and the second conveying member (3) is movably connected to the ring (1), and the second conveying member (3) can move toward the first conveying member (2) to clamp an object to be conveyed, and the conveying directions of the first conveying member (2) and the second conveying member (3) are both parallel to the axial direction of the ring (1).

2. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating unit further comprises a rotating driving member (4) and a transmission gear (5); a gear ring (6) is coaxially arranged on one side of the circular ring (1); the gear ring (6) is meshed with the transmission gear (5); and the transmission gear (5) is connected to the output end of the rotating driving member (4).

3. The turning and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating unit further comprises a plurality of connecting rods (7), one end of each of the connecting rods (7) being connected to one of the circular rings (1), and the other end of each of the connecting rods (7) being connected to another of the circular rings (1).

4. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the support components comprises two support plates (8) arranged in parallel and a plurality of connecting shafts, wherein the plurality of connecting shafts are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circular hole, and both ends of each of the connecting shafts are connected to the two support plates (8). Each of the connecting shafts is sleeved with a support bearing (9), and each of the support bearings (9) is arranged between the two support plates (8). The axial direction of each of the support bearings (9) is parallel to the axial direction of the circular ring (1), so that one of the circular rings (1) can roll against the plurality of support bearings (9) of one of the support components.

5. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support unit further comprises two transition support rollers (10), one of the transition support rollers (10) being used to support the object to be conveyed that is about to enter the clamping unit, and the other of the transition support rollers (10) being used to support the object to be conveyed that is about to leave the clamping unit.

6. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit comprises a transmission driving member, the first transmission member (2) comprises a first shaft (21) and a first conveyor belt (22), the first conveyor belt (22) is sleeved on the first shaft (21), and the first shaft (21) is connected to the output end of the transmission driving member so that the transmission driving member drives the first conveyor belt (22) to transmit through the first shaft (21).

7. The turning and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first conveying member (2) comprises a first gear (23), and the first gear (23) is sleeved on the first shaft (21). The second conveying member (3) comprises a second shaft (31), a second conveyor belt (32) and a second gear (33), and the second conveyor belt (32) and the second gear (33) are both sleeved on the second shaft (31). When the second conveying member (3) moves toward the first conveying member (2) to a clamping position, the second gear (33) is meshed and connected with the first gear (23).

8. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping unit further comprises a lifting drive member (12), wherein the lifting drive member (12) is connected to the ring (1), and the second transmission member (3) is connected to the output end of the lifting drive member (12).

9. The turning and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying member (2) is provided with a first clamping member (13), and the second conveying member (3) is provided with a second clamping member. The first clamping member (13) and the second clamping member are arranged opposite to each other. When the second conveying member (3) moves toward the first conveying member (2) to a clamping position, the first clamping member (13) and the second clamping member can clamp the object to be conveyed.

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