Sensing chain
By introducing reflective sensors and receivers into the sensing chain, combined with task barcode transmission at the WCS system and PLC level, the accurate positioning problem of the sensing chain during steering transportation is solved, and the safe transportation of the appliance is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422387225.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-29
AI Technical Summary
When existing sensing chains need to be turned to transportation, it is difficult to accurately locate, resulting in the risk of transported items falling off.
A sensing chain is designed, including a base plate, transportation component, sensing component and driving component. The accurate positioning of the appliance is achieved through reflection sensors and receivers, and combined with task barcode transmission at the WCS system and PLC level to achieve macro control.
Ensure that the appliance is accurately positioned during steering transportation, avoid falling off, and realize macro control of the entire line transmission.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of conveying equipment, and specifically, to a sensing chain. Background Art
[0002] Sensing chains mainly include two types: one is a linear transmission chain; the other is a transplant chain with a lifting and transplanting mechanism; the linear transmission chain is mainly driven by a motor through a coaxial shaft, thereby driving the gears on both sides and the chain. To achieve the purpose of conveying. A set of reflective plate type reflection sensors is set at the end of the moving direction. For detecting the arrival of the appliance.
[0003] After retrieval, the existing patent (publication number: CN205262437U) discloses a chain encoder measuring rope length sensor device, which relates to the technical field of conveying equipment. The utility model relates to a chain encoder measuring rope length sensor device. The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic control of engineering ships. A chain encoder measuring rope length sensor device, characterized in that: the sensor device includes an encoder (6), a small sprocket (2), an elastic coupling (4), a shaft (3) and a connecting bracket (1); the small sprocket (2) is installed on the connecting bracket (1) through the shaft (3), and the small sprocket (2) drives the rotation of the encoder (6) shaft through the elastic coupling (4) via the shaft (3), so that the encoder (6) generates a signal. The utility model has the advantages of simple structure, accurate measurement, high precision, long service life, easy implementation, easy maintenance, good versatility, suitable for most winches, wide application range, etc. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The utility model provides a sensing chain, which solves the problem that since the transportation direction is mainly linear transportation, when turning is required, accurate positioning is needed, otherwise there is a risk that the transported items will fall off the conveyor belt.
[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: A sensing chain, comprising: a bottom plate, on the top of the bottom plate, a transportation component is provided for transporting appliances, on the top of the bottom plate, a sensing component is provided for positioning whether the appliance is in place, on the top of the bottom plate, a driving component is provided for driving the transportation component to start, and a bearing plate is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate.
[0006] Preferably, the transportation component includes a support frame, a transmission component and a fixing plate, the support frame is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate, the transmission component is fixedly installed inside the support frame, and the fixing plate is fixedly installed inside the transmission component.
[0007] Preferably, the transmission component includes a side plate, an inner frame, a rotating shaft, and a chain body. The side plate is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate. The inner frame is fixedly installed inside the side plate. The rotating shaft is fixedly installed at the top of the rotating shaft end. The chain body is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft.
[0008] Preferably, the induction component includes an output component and a receiving component. The output component is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate and on the side of the support frame. The receiving component is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate and on the other side of the support frame away from the output component.
[0009] Preferably, the output component includes a first support component and a reflection sensor. The first support component is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate. The reflection sensor is fixedly installed on the top of the first support component.
[0010] Preferably, the receiving component includes a second support component and a receiver. The second support component is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate. The receiver is fixedly installed on the top of the second support component.
[0011] Preferably, the driving component includes a motor, a starting box, and a long shaft. The motor is fixedly installed on the top of the bearing plate. The starting box is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor and on the top of the bottom plate. The receiving component is fixedly installed inside the starting box and fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating shaft.
[0012] The working principle and beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0013] In the present utility model, by setting an induction component, the WCS system generates a production task barcode, and the task barcode is transmitted at the PLC level. When the line body completes the transmission action, the PLC will transmit the task barcode to the next line body unit. When the line body unit receives the task barcode, it will confirm with the WCS system. After confirmation, the WCS system will transmit some detailed information to the line body unit. Thus, the line body unit can know whether this section of the line body is the end line body and which line body is the next line body in the transfer direction of the appliance: for a line body unit with multiple outlets, thereby realizing the macroscopic control of the entire line body transmission and achieving the effect of confirming whether the appliance reaches the designated position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The following further elaborates on the present utility model in detail in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0015] Figure 1 is the overall schematic diagram proposed by the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the transportation component proposed by the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the transmission component structure proposed by the present utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the induction component structure proposed by the present utility model;
[0019] In the figure: 1, bottom plate; 11, bearing plate; 2, transportation component; 21, support frame; 22, transmission component; 221, side plate; 222, inner frame; 223, rotating shaft; 224, chain body; 23, fixing plate; 3, induction component; 31, output component; 311, first support component; 312, reflection sensor; 32, receiving component; 321, second support component; 322, receiver; 4, driving component; 41, motor; 42, starting box; 43, long shaft. Specific implementation manners
[0020] Next, in combination with the embodiments of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0021] The embodiments of the present application disclose a sensing chain. Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a sensing chain includes: a bottom plate 1, and a transportation component 2 is arranged on the top of the bottom plate 1 for transmitting and transporting appliances.
[0022] Specifically, the transportation component 2 includes a support frame 21, a transmission component 22, and a fixing plate 23. The support frame 21 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1, the transmission component 22 is fixedly installed inside the support frame 21, and the fixing plate 23 is fixedly installed inside the transmission component 22.
[0023] Furthermore, the transmission component 22 includes a side plate 221, an inner frame 222, a rotating shaft 223, and a chain body 224. The side plate 221 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1, the inner frame 222 is fixedly installed inside the side plate 221, the rotating shaft 223 is fixedly installed at the top end of the rotating shaft 223, and the chain body 224 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft 223.
[0024] In this embodiment, the appliance is placed on the top of the chain body 224. As the chain body 224 operates, the appliance is transported. At the same time, the fixing plate 23 plays a protective role for the appliance to prevent the appliance from falling. The fixing plate 23 is fixedly installed between the side plates 221.
[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 andFigure 3 , a sensing component 3 is arranged on the top of the bottom plate 1 for positioning whether the appliance is in place.
[0026] Specifically, the sensing component 3 includes an output component 31 and a receiving component 32. The output component 31 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1 and on the side of the support frame 21, and the receiving component 32 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1 and on the other side of the support frame 21 away from the output component 31.
[0027] Furthermore, the output component 31 includes a first support component 311 and a reflection sensor 312. The first support component 311 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1, and the reflection sensor 312 is fixedly installed on the top of the first support component 311.
[0028] Even further, the receiving component 32 includes a second support component 321 and a receiver 322. The second support component 321 is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate 1, and the receiver 322 is fixedly installed on the top of the second support component 321.
[0029] In this embodiment, there is an information transmission effect between the reflection sensor 312 and the receiver 322. The information transmission is as follows:
[0030] The bar code of the production task of the WCS system, and the task bar code is transmitted at the PLC level. When the line body completes the transmission action, the PLC will transmit the task bar code to the next line body unit. When the line body unit receives the task bar code, it will confirm to the WCS system. After confirmation, the WCS system will transmit some detailed information to the line body unit. Thus, the line body unit can know whether this section of the line body is the end line body and which line body is the next line body in the transmission direction of the appliance: for the line body unit with multiple outlets, so as to realize the macroscopic control of the whole line body transmission.
[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a driving component 4 is arranged on the top of the bottom plate 1 for driving the transportation component 2 to start.
[0032] Specifically, the driving component 4 includes a motor 41, a starting box 42, and a long shaft 43. The motor 41 is fixedly installed on the top of the bearing plate 11, the starting box 42 is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor 41 and on the top of the bottom plate 1, and the receiving component 32 is fixedly installed inside the starting box 42 and fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating shaft 223.
[0033] In this embodiment, the starting box 42 is driven to work by the motor 41, so that the long shaft 43 can rotate, driving the inner frame 222 to rotate, and thus driving the chain body 224 to rotate.
[0034] Working principle and usage process: The start box 42 is driven by the motor 41 to work, enabling the long shaft 43 to rotate, driving the inner frame 222 to rotate, thereby driving the chain body 224 to rotate. The appliance is placed on the top of the chain body 224. As the chain body 224 operates, the appliance is transported. At the same time, the fixing plate 23 plays a protective role for the appliance to prevent the appliance from falling. The fixing plate 23 is fixedly installed between the side plates 221, and the induction component 3 is used to detect whether the appliance reaches the designated position.
[0035] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A sensing chain, comprising: Bottom plate (1), characterized in that a transportation component (2) is arranged on the top of the bottom plate (1) for transporting appliances, an induction component (3) is arranged on the top of the bottom plate (1) for positioning whether the appliances are in place, a driving component (4) is arranged on the top of the bottom plate (1) for driving the transportation component (2) to start, and a bearing plate (11) is fixedly connected to the top of the bottom plate (1); The transportation component (2) includes a support frame (21), a transmission component (22), and a fixing plate (23). The support frame (21) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1), the transmission component (22) is fixedly installed inside the support frame (21), and the fixing plate (23) is fixedly installed inside the transmission component (22); The induction component (3) includes an output component (31) and a receiving component (32). The output component (31) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1) and on the side of the support frame (21), and the receiving component (32) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1) and on the other side of the support frame (21) away from the output component (31).
2. The sensing chain according to claim 1, wherein, The transmission component (22) includes side plates (221), an inner frame (222), a rotating shaft (223), and a chain body (224). The side plates (221) are fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1), the inner frame (222) is fixedly installed inside the side plates (221), the rotating shaft (223) is fixedly installed at the top end of the rotating shaft (223), and the chain body (224) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of the rotating shaft (223).
3. A sensing chain according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output component (31) includes a first support component (311) and a reflection sensor (312). The first support component (311) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1), and the reflection sensor (312) is fixedly installed on the top of the first support component (311).
4. A sensing chain according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving component (32) includes a second support component (321) and a receiver (322). The second support component (321) is fixedly installed on the top of the bottom plate (1), and the receiver (322) is fixedly installed on the top of the second support component (321).
5. A sensing chain according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving component (4) includes a motor (41), a starting box (42), and a long shaft (43). The motor (41) is fixedly installed on the top of the bearing plate (11), the starting box (42) is fixedly installed at the output end of the motor (41), and on the top of the bottom plate (1), the receiving component (32) is fixedly installed inside the starting box (42), and is fixedly connected to the inside of the rotating shaft (223).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Long sensor device of rope is measured to chain formula encoder
CN205262437U