Folding conveying mechanism

Abstract

According to the folding conveying mechanism, the main conveying line and the folding conveying line are spliced to form the conveying mechanism used for conveying products, meanwhile, the folding frame used for installing the folding conveying line is connected with one end of the main conveying line through the shaft, and when the folding conveying mechanism is used, the folding frame is supported through the nitrogen spring; when the folding conveying mechanism is idle for storage or moves, the folding frame can be folded downwards to one side of the base and is locked and fixed with the locking assembly, so that the space occupation of the folding conveying mechanism is reduced; the utility model belongs to the technical field of conveying devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of conveying devices, and particularly relates to a folding conveying mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the assembly of each work station on the production line, a conveying mechanism is often required to transport the products on the production line into the work station for processing. Therefore, the conveying mechanism needs to extend from the base into the production line or the work station. Since the production line is designed for the assembly of specific products, when the products are lifted, the work stations on the production line are upgraded, or the product assembly process is adjusted, the position layout and structure of each work station on the production line also need to be adjusted accordingly. Therefore, the position of the conveying mechanism used to transport the products from the production line into the work station also needs to be adjusted or it is no longer used. Since the conventional conveying mechanism needs to extend some parts from the base, the conveying mechanism occupies a large space when it is moved or stored idle.

[0003] In addition, in the product handling device and the product picking device, a conveying mechanism for extending under the product is often arranged on the base to use the conveying mechanism to support and pick up the product, and then the product in storage is transported. Since the conveying mechanism needs to extend under the product, the conveying mechanism also needs to extend from the base, resulting in a large space occupied when the base is moved (i.e., during the process of handling the product). Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a folding conveying mechanism to solve the technical defects described in the background art.

[0005] The folding conveying mechanism includes a base, on which a main conveying line, a locking component and a support rod are installed. One end of the main conveying line is provided with a rotating shaft, and a folding frame that can be folded downward on one side of the base and locked and fixed with the locking component is connected to the rotating shaft through a bearing. A folding conveying line is installed on the folding frame. The bottom end of the support rod is connected to a nitrogen spring through a shaft, and the telescopic end of the nitrogen spring is connected to the folding frame through a shaft. The nitrogen spring is used to support the folding frame so that one end of the folding conveying line extends out of the base, and the other end of the folding conveying line is spliced with the main conveying line.

[0006] According to the above technical solution, the utility model can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0007] Since the folding conveyor mechanism is formed by splicing a main conveyor line and a folding conveyor line to form a conveyor mechanism for transporting products, and at the same time, the folding frame for installing the folding conveyor line is pivotally connected to one end of the main conveyor line. When using the folding conveyor mechanism, a nitrogen spring is used to support the folding frame so that the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line can cooperate to transport the product to the target position. When the folding conveyor mechanism is stored idle or moved, the folding frame can be folded down to one side of the base and locked and fixed with the locking component, thereby reducing the space occupied by the folding conveyor mechanism.

[0008] To further optimize the above technical solution, without conflict, it can be optionally combined with one or more of the following embodiments.

[0009] In some embodiments, a limit cylinder is installed on the base, and a limit plate that can rise between the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line is driven by the limit cylinder;

[0010] According to the above technical solution, the following beneficial effects can be achieved by the present utility model:

[0011] 1. When a product is placed on the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor mechanism needs to be moved, the limit cylinder drives the limit plate to rise between the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line, thereby preventing the product from moving out of the main conveyor line;

[0012] 2. When the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line can cooperate to transport the product to the target position, when a product is stored on the main conveyor line, the limit cylinder can be driven to drive the limit plate to rise between the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line to block the product from entering the main conveyor line from the folding conveyor line, thereby preventing damage to the product.

[0013] In some embodiments, in-place sensors for positioning the product are installed beside both the main conveyor line and the folding conveyor line;

[0014] According to the above technical solution, it is possible to sense whether there is a product on the folding conveyor line and the main conveyor line or sense the position of the product on the folding conveyor line and the main conveyor line through the in-place sensors, thereby adjusting the conveying speeds of the folding conveyor line and the main conveyor line, and thus improving the coupling between the folding conveyor line and the main conveyor line.

[0015] In some embodiments, pulleys are installed at the bottom of the base; according to the above technical solution, it is convenient to move the folding conveyor mechanism to the target position.

[0016] In some embodiments, limit strips are provided on both sides of the main conveyor line; according to the above technical solution, it is possible to prevent the main conveyor line from tilting and shifting when transporting products.

[0017] In some embodiments, a side support platform is installed on the base, and a side support plate is installed on the folding frame. When the nitrogen spring supports the folding frame, the side support plate is pressed against the side support platform;

[0018] According to the above technical solution, when the nitrogen spring supports the folding rack, the folding conveyor line can be on the same horizontal line as the main conveyor line, so that the folding conveyor line and the main conveyor line can assist in work more stably.

[0019] In some embodiments, a buffer for contacting the side abutting plate is installed on the side abutting platform; according to the above technical solution, when the air spring pushes the folding rack to drive the side abutting plate to press against the side abutting platform, the buffer buffers the impact force at the moment of contact between the side abutting platform and the side abutting plate.

[0020] In some embodiments, a housing covering the folding conveyor line is installed on the folding rack;

[0021] According to the above technical solution, when the folding conveyor line transports products, the housing can effectively prevent the products from shifting and disengaging from the folding conveyor line. At the same time, the housing can protect the folding conveyor line and the products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly describe the drawings and reference numerals required in the description of the specific embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram when the folding conveyor line of the present invention is spliced with the main conveyor line;

[0024] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram when the folding conveyor line of the present invention is folded;

[0025] Figure 3 It is a schematic position diagram of the nitrogen spring of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic position diagram of the limit cylinder of the present invention.

[0027] REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0028] 1, base; 11, locking assembly; 12, pulley; 13, side abutting platform; 14, buffer; 2, main conveyor line; 21, limit strip; 3, folding rack; 31, support rod; 32, rotating shaft; 33, folding conveyor line; 34, nitrogen spring; 35, side abutting plate; 36, housing; 4, limit cylinder; 41, limit plate; 5, in-place sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present utility model clearer and more understandable, the following specific implementation mode will further elaborate on the present utility model with reference to the attached drawings. In addition, in the following description, the description of well-known structures and technologies is omitted to avoid unnecessarily confusing the concept of the present utility model.

[0030] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the present specific implementation mode provides a folding conveying mechanism, which includes a base 1. The base 1 is installed with a main conveying line 2, a locking assembly 11, a support rod 31, a side abutment 13, a limiting air cylinder 4, and a pulley 12.

[0031] Limiting strips 21 are arranged on both sides of the main conveying line 2. A rotating shaft 32 is arranged at one end of the main conveying line 2. A folding frame 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 32 through a bearing. The folding frame 3 can be folded down to one side of the base 1 and locked and fixed with the locking assembly 11. The locking assembly 11 can be a screw, a buckle or a hook, etc. The bottom end of the support rod 31 is axially connected with a nitrogen spring 34. The telescopic end of the nitrogen spring 34 is axially connected with the folding frame 3. The nitrogen spring 34 is used to support the folding frame 3.

[0032] A folding conveying line 33, a side abutting plate 35 and a housing 36 are installed on the folding frame 3. When the nitrogen spring 34 supports the folding frame 3, one end of the folding conveying line extends out of the base 1. The other end of the folding conveying line 33 is spliced with the main conveying line 2. The side abutting plate 35 abuts against the side abutment 13. A buffer 14 for contacting the side abutting plate 35 is installed on the side abutment 13. A housing 36 covering the folding conveying line 33 is installed on the folding frame 3.

[0033] Position sensors 5 for positioning the product are installed beside both the main conveying line 2 and the folding conveying line 33.

[0034] The base 1 is installed with a limiting air cylinder 4. The limiting air cylinder 4 drives a limiting plate 41 that can rise between the main conveying line 2 and the folding conveying line 33. The pulley 12 is installed at the bottom of the base 1.

[0035] The following is the usage description of the folding conveying mechanism.

[0036] 1. When the folding conveying mechanism is applied to the production line

[0037] The nitrogen spring 34 supports the folding frame 3. One end of the folding conveying line 33 on the folding frame 3 extends out of the base 1 for splicing with the production line or workstations. The other end of the folding conveying line 33 is spliced with the main conveying line 2, so that the folding conveying line 33 can transport the product to the main conveying line 2, and then the main conveying line 2 transports the product to the target position, thereby realizing transporting the product on the production line to the workstations and transporting the product in the workstations to the production line.

[0038] When adjusting the position of the folding conveyor mechanism (i.e., moving the folding conveyor mechanism) and when the conveyor mechanism is in idle storage, since the folding frame 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 32 at one end of the main conveyor line 2, the folding frame 3 can be folded down to one side of the base 1 and locked and fixed with the locking assembly 11, thereby reducing the space occupied by the folding conveyor mechanism.

[0039] 2. When the folding conveyor mechanism is used to carry products

[0040] The nitrogen spring 34 supports the folding frame 3. One end of the folding conveyor line 33 on the folding frame 3 extends out of the base 1 so that one end of the folding conveyor line 33 can extend under the product. The other end of the folding conveyor line 33 is spliced with the main conveyor line 2 so that the folding conveyor line 33 can pick up the product and transport it to the main conveyor line 2 for temporary storage. Thereafter, the limit cylinder 4 drives the limit plate 41 to rise from between the main conveyor line 2 and the folding conveyor line 33 to shift the product on the idle main conveyor line 2 to the folding conveyor line 33. Thereafter, the folding frame 3 is folded down to one side of the base 1 and locked and fixed with the locking assembly 11 to reduce the space occupied by the folding conveyor mechanism. Thereafter, the folding conveyor mechanism moves through the pulley 12. After transporting the product on the main conveyor line 2 to the target position, the locking assembly 11 is separated from the folding frame 3. At this time, the nitrogen spring 34 supports the folding frame 3, and once again one end of the folding conveyor line 33 on the folding frame 3 extends out of the base 1. At the same time, the other end of the folding conveyor line 33 is spliced with the main conveyor line 2. Thereafter, the main conveyor line 2 transports the product back to the folding conveyor line 33, and the folding conveyor line 33 transports the product to the target position.

Claims

1. A folding conveying mechanism, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is equipped with a main conveyor line (2), a locking assembly (11) and a support rod (31); one end of the main conveyor line (2) is provided with a rotating shaft (32); the rotating shaft (32) is connected to a folding frame (3) which can be folded down to one side of the base (1) and locked and fixed with the locking assembly (11) through a bearing; the folding frame (3) is equipped with a folding conveyor line (33); the bottom end of the support rod (31) is axially connected to a nitrogen spring (34); the telescopic end of the nitrogen spring (34) is axially connected to the folding frame (3); the nitrogen spring (34) is used to support the folding frame (3) so that one end of the folding conveyor line (33) extends out of the base (1) and the other end of the folding conveyor line (33) is spliced ​​with the main conveyor line (2).

2. A folding conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1) is equipped with a limit cylinder (4), and the limit cylinder (4) drives a limit plate (41) that can be raised from between the main conveying line (2) and the folding conveying line (33).

3. A folding and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: In-position sensors (5) for positioning products are installed beside the main conveying line (2) and the folding conveying line (33).

4. A folding and conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pulley (12) is installed at the bottom of the base (1).

5. A folding and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: Limiting strips (21) are arranged on both side edges of the main conveying line (2).

6. A folding and conveying mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The base (1) is installed with a side support platform (13), and the folding frame (3) is installed with a side support plate (35). When the nitrogen spring (34) supports the folding frame (3), the side support plate (35) is pressed against the side support platform (13).

7. A folding and conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The side leaning platform (13) is provided with a buffer (14) for contacting the side leaning plate (35).

8. A folding and conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The folding frame (3) is provided with a housing (36) covering the folding conveying line (33).

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