Automatic material tray overturning mechanism

By optimizing the structure and drive device design of the flip main frame and material tray, the problem of unstable material tray positioning is solved, and a more stable and efficient material tray flip operation is achieved.

CN223073369UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08JINAN APOLLO WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIAL CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422312818.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic flip tray mechanism has insufficient stability in the positioning of the material tray, resulting in vibration and shaking during the flip process, affecting the stability and safety of the operation.

Method used

Optimize the structural design of the flip main frame and material tray, combined with improvements in drive and positioning parts, to ensure that the material tray is accurately fixed before flip, reducing shaking and displacement.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and load-bearing capacity of the flip process, can withstand greater material weight and flip torque, ensuring the stability of the material during flip process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of non-standard automation equipment, in particular to an automatic material tray overturning mechanism which comprises a bottom plate, a supporting machine table arranged on the bottom plate and a rack erected on the supporting machine table. A turnover main frame is arranged on the rack, the turnover main frame is rotationally installed on the rack, a material disc is arranged on the bottom edge of a frame body of the turnover main frame, a driving device is arranged on the side edge of the frame body of the turnover main frame, a positioning piece is installed at the driving end of the driving device, and the positioning piece is installed on the turnover main frame in a sliding mode and located above the material disc; a main driving shaft is erected on the rack, and the overturning main frame is installed on the main driving shaft. Vibration and shaking in the overturning process are reduced, the overturning action is more stable and smoother, and it is ensured that materials can be accurately and firmly fixed to the material disc carrier before overturning.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of non-standard automation equipment, in particular to an automatic turnover tray mechanism. Background Technique

[0002] In an automated production line, the turnover operation of trays is a common requirement, especially in material sorting, quality inspection, surface treatment, assembly and other processes. Therefore, it is particularly important to design an efficient, safe and reliable automatic turnover tray mechanism.

[0003] The existing automatic turnover tray mechanisms generally include a clamping and fixing structure and a turnover operation structure. When the clamping device is started, the distance between the clamping arms is automatically adjusted according to the tray size, and an appropriate pressure is applied to fix the tray. The control system starts the turnover mechanism, and the servo motor drives the tray to turn smoothly until a predetermined angle is reached. However, the positioning stability of the tray is insufficient, and there are certain defects. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic turnover tray mechanism to solve the problems raised in the above background technique.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic turnover tray mechanism includes a bottom plate, a support machine platform arranged on the bottom plate, and a platform frame erected on the support machine platform; a turnover main frame is arranged on the platform frame, the turnover main frame is rotatably installed on the platform frame, a tray is arranged along the bottom edge of the frame body of the turnover main frame, a driving device is arranged along the side edge of the frame body of the turnover main frame, a positioning member is installed at the driving end of the driving device, and the positioning member is slidably installed on the turnover main frame and located above the tray; a main driving shaft is erected on the platform frame, the turnover main frame is installed on the main driving shaft, a transmission end is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft, a steering driver is also installed on the support machine platform, a transmission belt is arranged at the driving end of the steering driver, and the steering driver and the transmission end are connected by a belt through the transmission belt.

[0007] As a further scheme of the utility model: the turnover main frame includes a support frame, a shaft support seat arranged on the frame body of the support frame, and a plurality of frame bottom support rods arranged in the frame body of the support frame, and the shaft support seat is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft.

[0008] As a further scheme of the utility model: the tray includes a tray frame fence erected on the frame bottom support rods, a tray carrier installed on the tray frame fence, and positioning corners arranged at the corner positions of the tray carrier frame.

[0009] As a further solution of the utility model: the driving device includes a fixed block arranged at the end of the fixed block frame, a fixed plate installed on the fixed block, and a driving cylinder arranged on the fixed plate, the driving end of the driving cylinder is provided with a cylinder push rod, and the positioning member is installed at the rod end of the cylinder push rod.

[0010] As a further solution of the utility model: the positioning member includes a support block installed on the cylinder push rod, a side support rail arranged on the side edge of the support block, and a covering block installed on the side support rail. The side edge of the covering block is provided with a sliding bar, and the sliding bar is slidably installed on the frame edge of the tray carrier.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0012] 1. By optimizing the structural design of the flip main frame and the material tray, the vibration and shaking during the flipping process are reduced, making the flipping action smoother and more stable. The reasonable structural design is adopted to improve the bearing capacity and rigidity of the flip main frame and the material tray, so that they can withstand greater material weight and flipping torque.

[0013] Second, by optimizing the structural design of the driving components and positioning components, it is ensured that the material can be accurately and firmly fixed on the tray carrier before flipping, thereby reducing the displacement and shaking during the flipping process.

[0014] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The drawings herein are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification to illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present application. At the same time, these drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application for those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments.

[0016] Figure 1 The present invention is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic tray turning mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a flip main frame provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a positioning member provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] In the figure: 11, bottom plate; 12, support machine platform; 13, platform frame; 14, flipping main frame; 16, tray; 17, positioning piece; 18, driving device; 21, main driving shaft; 22, transmission end; 23, steering driver; 24, transmission belt; 31, support frame; 32, shaft support; 33, bottom support rod of the frame; 34, tray rack bar; 35, tray carrier; 36, positioning corner; 41, fixing block; 42, fixing plate; 43, driving cylinder; 44, cylinder push rod; 51, support block; 52, side support bar; 53, covering block; 54, sliding bar. Detailed implementation manners

[0020] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and the examples are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or the same kind of elements.

[0021] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0022] The following describes in detail the specific implementation of the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments. Embodiment 1

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 , there is provided an automatic flipping tray mechanism, including a bottom plate 11, a support machine platform 12 provided on the bottom plate 11, and a platform frame 13 erected on the support machine platform 12; a flipping main frame 14 is provided on the platform frame 13, the flipping main frame 14 is rotatably installed on the platform frame 13, a tray 16 is provided along the bottom edge of the frame body of the flipping main frame 14, a driving device 18 is provided along the side edge of the frame body of the flipping main frame 14, a positioning piece 17 is installed at the driving end of the driving device 18, and the positioning piece 17 is slidably installed on the flipping main frame 14 and is located above the tray 16;

[0024] The main driving shaft 21 is erected on the platform frame 13, the flipping main frame 14 is installed on the main driving shaft 21, a transmission end 22 is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft 21, a steering driver 23 is further installed on the support machine platform 12, a transmission belt 24 is provided at the driving end of the steering driver 23, and the steering driver 23 and the transmission end 22 are belt-connected through the transmission belt 24.

[0025] The bottom plate 11 is made of strong steel and serves as the foundation of the entire mechanism to ensure stable support. Installation holes are reserved on the bottom plate 11 for fixing and supporting the machine table 12. The gantry 13 is erected on the supporting machine table 12, and bearing seats are provided on the gantry 13 to support the rotation of the flipping main frame 14; the main body of the flipping main frame 14 is designed as a rectangular frame, and its bottom is installed on the main driving shaft 21 through bearings to achieve free rotation. A material tray 16 is fixed along the bottom edge of the frame of the flipping main frame 14 for carrying the materials to be flipped. The main driving shaft 21 is installed at the center position of the gantry 13 and is connected to the bottom of the flipping main frame 14, serving as the main shaft for the flipping action. The transmission end 22 is installed at one end of the main driving shaft 21, and the steering driver 23 is installed on one side of the supporting machine table 12. A pulley or gear is also installed at its driving end and is connected to the transmission end 22 through a transmission belt 24. The steering driver 23 uses a servo motor to achieve precise control.

[0026] In this embodiment, a positioning member 17 is also provided above the material tray 16 to position the objects loaded in the material tray 16, so as to support the objects during the flipping process. The driving device 18, such as a cylinder or an electric push rod, has its driving end connected to the positioning member 17 and is used to control the lifting of the positioning member 17. When the materials are placed on the material tray 16, the driving device 18 is activated to lower the positioning member 17 and gently press the materials to ensure stability during the flipping process. Embodiment Two

[0027] Please refer to Figure 2 , the flipping main frame 14 includes a support frame 31, a shaft support 32 provided on the frame of the support frame 31, and a number of frame bottom support rods 33 provided inside the frame of the support frame 31. The shaft support 32 is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft 21. The material tray 16 includes a material tray frame railing 34 erected on the frame bottom support rods 33, a material tray carrier 35 installed on the material tray frame railing 34, and positioning corners 36 provided at the corner positions of the frame of the material tray carrier 35.

[0028] The support frame 31 is welded from high-strength steel to form a strong rectangular or square frame. The shaft support 32 is designed with a precision bearing seat and is installed on the frame of the support frame 31. The frame bottom support rods 33: A number of frame bottom support rods 33 are evenly distributed inside the frame of the support frame 31, supporting the weight of the material tray 16 and also helping to disperse the stress during the flipping process, reducing vibration and deformation. The positioning corners 36 provided at the corner positions of the frame of the material tray carrier 35 are made of hard plastic or rubber materials, having a certain elasticity and wear resistance. The positioning corners 36 remain in contact with the frame or the shaft support 32 of the flipping main frame 14 during the flipping process, playing a role in positioning and limiting, and preventing the material tray 16 from shifting or shaking during flipping. Embodiment Three

[0029] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the driving device 18 includes a fixing block 41 disposed at the frame end of the fixing block 41, a fixing plate 42 mounted on the fixing block 41, and a driving cylinder 43 disposed on the fixing plate 42. A cylinder push rod 44 is provided at the driving end of the driving cylinder 43, and the positioning member 17 is mounted at the rod end of the cylinder push rod 44. The positioning member 17 includes a support block 51 mounted on the cylinder push rod 44, a side support bar 52 provided at the side edge of the support block 51, and a cover block 53 mounted on the side support bar 52. A sliding bar 54 is provided at the side edge of the cover block 53, and the sliding bar 54 is slidably mounted on the frame edge of the tray carrier 35.

[0030] The driving cylinder 43 is mounted on the fixing plate 42. The cylinder push rod 44, as the output part of the driving cylinder 43, should have a smooth and precise linear motion. The support block 51 is mounted at the rod end of the cylinder push rod 44 and serves as the support basis for the entire positioning member 17. The side support bar 52 is provided at the side edge of the support block 51 to increase the lateral stability of the positioning member 17. The side support bar 52 can be integrally formed with the support block 51 or connected by welding to enhance its overall strength. The design of the side support bar 52 should ensure that it can provide good support and limiting functions when the positioning member 17 descends and presses the tray carrier 35. Cover block 53: The cover block 53 is mounted on the side support bar 52, and its bottom contacts the top of the tray carrier 35, and is used to fix and press the material during the flipping process. In this embodiment, by optimizing the structural design of the driving device 18 and the positioning member 17, the stability and accuracy of the positioning member 17 during the lifting process are improved, which helps to ensure that the material can be accurately and firmly fixed on the tray carrier 35 before flipping, thereby reducing the displacement and shaking during the flipping process.

[0031] For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above-described exemplary embodiments, and without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention, the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms. Therefore, in any regard, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-limiting. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to embrace all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the present invention.

[0032] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to embodiments, not every embodiment only contains an independent technical solution. This narrative way of the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic turning material tray mechanism, comprising a bottom plate (11), a support machine platform (12) arranged on the bottom plate (11), and a platform frame (13) erected on the support machine platform (12); characterized in that, a turning main frame (14) is arranged on the platform frame (13), the turning main frame (14) is rotatably installed on the platform frame (13), a material tray (16) is arranged along the bottom edge of the frame body of the turning main frame (14), a driving device (18) is arranged along the side edge of the frame body of the turning main frame (14), a positioning member (17) is installed at the driving end of the driving device (18), and the positioning member (17) is slidably installed on the turning main frame (14) and is located above the material tray (16); a main driving shaft (21) is erected on the platform frame (13), the turning main frame (14) is installed on the main driving shaft (21), a transmission end (22) is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft (21), a steering driver (23) is further installed on the support machine platform (12), a transmission belt (24) is arranged at the driving end of the steering driver (23), and the steering driver (23) and the transmission end (22) are connected by a belt through the transmission belt (24).

2. The automatic flipping tray mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The turning main frame (14) includes a support frame (31), a shaft support (32) arranged on the frame body of the support frame (31), and a plurality of frame bottom support rods (33) arranged inside the frame body of the support frame (31), and the shaft support (32) is installed at the shaft end of the main driving shaft (21).

3. The automatic turnover tray mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The material tray (16) includes a material tray frame railing (34) erected on the frame bottom support rods (33), a material tray carrier (35) installed on the material tray frame railing (34), and positioning corners (36) arranged at the frame corners of the material tray carrier (35).

4. The automatic turning tray mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The driving device (18) includes a fixed block (41) arranged at the frame end of the fixed block (41), a fixing plate (42) installed on the fixed block (41), and a driving cylinder (43) arranged on the fixing plate (42), a cylinder push rod (44) is arranged at the driving end of the driving cylinder (43), and the positioning member (17) is installed at the rod end of the cylinder push rod (44).

5. The automatic turnover tray mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning member (17) includes a support block (51) installed on the cylinder push rod (44), side support bars (52) arranged along the side edge of the support block (51), and a covering block (53) installed on the side support bars (52), a sliding bar (54) is arranged along the side edge of the covering block (53), and the sliding bar (54) is slidably installed on the frame edge of the material tray carrier (35).