Belt conveyor for washing machine assembly production line

By designing the U-frame and guide tensioning mechanism on the washing machine assembly production line, adjusting the position of the H-frame to bring small accessories close to the work station, the problem of inconvenient transportation of small accessories is solved and production efficiency and equipment stability are improved.

CN223200875UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-08QINGDAO SHUNMEI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422575088.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-24
Publication Date
2025-08-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-24

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Technical Problem

On the washing machine assembly production line, due to the large size of the parts of different assembly, the width of the conveyor belt is inconsistent, which causes small accessories to be transported far away from the work station to be elongated, which consumes physical strength when working for a long time.

Method used

A belt conveyor for washing machine assembly production line is designed, using a U-frame, a rotating roller, a guide mechanism and a tensioning mechanism. By adjusting the screw and guide rod, the H-frame position is adjusted to bring the small accessories close to the work station, and during the conveying process, the sliding friction is converted into rolling friction to ensure stability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that small accessories can be smoothly approached to the station, which is easy for employees to obtain, saves physical energy consumption, improves the practicality of the production line and the service life of the equipment, and ensures the stability of transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line, which relates to the technical field of washing machine production and comprises a U-shaped frame, rotating rollers are symmetrically and rotatably connected between the inner surface walls of the front side and the rear side of the U-shaped frame, and a conveying belt is in transmission connection between the outer surfaces of the two rotating rollers. Guide mechanisms are arranged at the positions, close to the upper portion, of the inner surface walls of the front side and the rear side of the U-shaped frame correspondingly, and a tensioning mechanism is arranged at the position, close to the lower portion, between the inner surface walls of the U-shaped frame. According to the conveying device, the adjusting lead screw, the connecting shell and the guide rod are matched to achieve the effect of adjusting the position of the H-shaped frame, the H-shaped frame is matched with the inclined frame to achieve the effect of guiding washing machine assembly parts on the conveying belt, and by means of the design, by adjusting the distance of the H-shaped frame, the small washing machine accessories can be close to the station direction when conveyed to the station; and a large amount of physical strength can be saved under the long-time working state, and the practicability is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of washing machine production, in particular to a belt conveyor used in a washing machine assembly production line. Background Art

[0002] A washing machine assembly line is a production system specifically used to assemble the various components of a washing machine into a complete washing machine product in accordance with a predetermined process flow and sequence. It usually includes a series of workstations and equipment, with each workstation responsible for completing a specific assembly task. On this production line, components are transported to the corresponding workstations via belt conveyors.

[0003] Due to the large variations in size of washing machine assembly parts, the conveyor belt width is typically between 80cm and 100cm. Small parts assembly stations often require workers to stretch their arms to retrieve them because the parts are delivered far from their workstations. This long work schedule severely drains workers' energy, leaving them with limited practicality. Therefore, to address these issues, we propose a belt conveyor for washing machine assembly lines to address them. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line, comprising a U-shaped frame, wherein rollers are symmetrically rotatably connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame, and a conveying belt is transmission-connected between the outer surfaces of the two rollers, and a guide mechanism is provided near the upper position of the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame, and a tensioning mechanism is provided near the lower position between the inner walls of the U-shaped frame, and the two guide mechanisms each comprise an H-shaped frame, a first mounting groove is provided inside the H-shaped frame, and a plurality of first rotating rollers are equidistantly rotatably connected between the inner top and inner bottom of the first mounting groove, and the outer surfaces of the opposite sides of the two H-shaped frames are fixedly connected to a connecting shell, and the outer surfaces of the opposite sides of the two connecting shells are rotatably connected near the middle position to an adjusting screw.

[0005] Preferably, the outer surfaces of the two connecting shells on opposite sides are symmetrically fixedly connected with guide rods at positions on both sides of the adjusting screw rod, and the outer surface of the guide rod slides through the inner wall of the U-shaped frame and extends to the outside, and the outer surface of the adjusting screw rod is threaded through the inner wall of the U-shaped frame and extends to the outside.

[0006] Preferably, both ends of the H-shaped frame are rotatably connected to an oblique frame, a second mounting groove is provided on an outer surface of one side of the oblique frame, and a second rotating roller is rotatably connected between an inner top and an inner bottom of the second mounting groove.

[0007] Preferably, the outer surface of the second rotating roller is in contact with the inner wall of the U-shaped frame, and a tie rod is connected between the outer surfaces of the oblique frame and the H-shaped frame.

[0008] Preferably, a motor frame is fixedly connected to the front surface of the U-shaped frame, a servo motor is installed on the top of the motor frame, and an output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the rollers.

[0009] Preferably, a plurality of support rollers are equidistantly rotatably connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame, and the outer surfaces of the support rollers are in contact with the inner top of the conveyor belt.

[0010] Preferably, the tensioning mechanism includes a mounting plate, which is fixedly connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame, and an electric push rod is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of one side of the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the telescopic end of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to a rotating seat, and a tensioning roller is rotatably connected to a position near the upper part between the inner surface walls of the rotating seat, and the outer surface of the tensioning roller is in contact with the outer surface of the conveyor belt.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. In the present invention, the position of the H-shaped frame is adjusted by adjusting the screw rod, the connecting shell and the guide rod. The H-shaped frame cooperates with the oblique frame to guide the washing machine assembly parts on the conveyor belt. This design can adjust the distance of the H-shaped frame so that the small washing machine accessories can be close to the work station when they are transported to the work station, which is convenient for employees to pick up and assemble. It can save a lot of physical strength during long-term work and has high practicality.

[0014] 2. In the present invention, when the conveyor belt becomes loose due to long-term use, the electric push rod on the mounting plate is started to push the rotating seat upward. At this time, the rotating tensioning roller on the rotating seat will squeeze the position below the conveyor belt upward, so that the conveying surface above the conveyor belt remains taut, ensuring the stability of the conveying washing machine assembly and better use effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 The utility model provides a three-dimensional diagram of a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a perspective view from another angle of a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line proposed by the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 The utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a guide mechanism of a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line;

[0018] Figure 4 The utility model provides a structural schematic diagram of a tensioning mechanism of a belt conveyor used in a washing machine assembly production line.

[0019] Legend: 1. U-shaped frame; 11. Roller; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Motor frame; 14. Servo motor; 2. Support roller; 3. Guide mechanism; 301. H-shaped frame; 302. First mounting slot; 303. First rotating roller; 304. Oblique frame; 305. Second mounting slot; 306. Second rotating roller; 307. Tie rod; 308. Connecting shell; 309. Guide rod; 310. Adjusting screw; 4. Tensioning mechanism; 401. Mounting plate; 402. Electric push rod; 403. Rotating seat; 404. Tensioning roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features therein can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0021] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways than those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0022] like Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the utility model provides a belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly production line, comprising a U-shaped frame 1, wherein rollers 11 are symmetrically rotatably connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame 1, a conveyor belt 12 is transmission-connected between the outer surfaces of the two rollers 11, a guide mechanism 3 is provided near the upper portion of the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame 1, and a tensioning mechanism is provided near the lower portion between the inner walls of the U-shaped frame 1.

[0023] The two guide mechanisms 3 each include an H-shaped frame 301, a first mounting groove 302 is provided inside the H-shaped frame 301, a plurality of first rotating rollers 303 are equidistantly connected to the inner top and inner bottom of the first mounting groove 302, the outer surfaces of the two H-shaped frames 301 on opposite sides are fixedly connected to a connecting shell 308, the outer surfaces of the two connecting shells 308 on opposite sides are rotatably connected to an adjusting screw rod 310 near the middle, the outer surfaces of the two connecting shells 308 on opposite sides are symmetrically fixedly connected to guide rods 309 on both sides of the adjusting screw rod 310, and the guide rods The outer surface of 309 slides through the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1 and extends to the outside. The outer surface of the adjusting screw rod 310 is threaded through the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1 and extends to the outside. Both ends of the H-shaped frame 301 are rotatably connected to the oblique frame 304. A second mounting groove 305 is provided on the outer surface of one side of the oblique frame 304. A second rotating roller 306 is rotatably connected between the inner top and the inner bottom of the second mounting groove 305. The outer surface of the second rotating roller 306 is in contact with the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1. A tie rod 307 is connected between the outer surfaces of the oblique frame 304 and the H-shaped frame 301.

[0024] The front surface of the U-shaped frame 1 is fixedly connected to a motor frame 13, and a servo motor 14 is installed on the top of the motor frame 13. The output end of the servo motor 14 is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the rollers 11. A plurality of support rollers 2 are equidistantly connected to the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame 1, and the outer surface of the support roller 2 is in contact with the inner top of the conveyor belt 12.

[0025] During use, the servo motor 14 is started by the external PLC controller to drive one of the rollers 11 to rotate, and the other roller 11 and the conveyor belt 12 start to move under the action of friction, thereby conveying the washing machine accessories to the assembly station; according to the different order of the stations, the station personnel who assemble the small accessories of the washing machine can rotate the adjusting screw 310 at the opposite position. At this time, the adjusting screw 310 will push the connecting shell 308 and the H-shaped frame 301 to move toward the middle direction of the conveyor belt 12 under the action of the thread. At this time, the inclined frames 304 on both sides of the H-shaped frame 301 will be retracted inwardly under the action of the tension rod 307 until the second rotating roller 306 is in contact with the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1. At this time, the inclined frames 304 and H A bent trapezoid is formed between the frame 301 and the inner wall of the U-frame 1; when the washing machine assembly on the conveyor belt 12 passes through this area, it will slide down to the side of the H-frame 301 close to the employee under the action of the inclined frame 304, and when it contacts the first rotating roller 303 in the first mounting groove 302 inside the H-frame 301, it plays a role in converting the sliding friction between the H-frame 301 and the washing machine assembly into rolling friction, so that it can be smoothly transported to the work station for assembly; this design can adjust the distance of the H-frame 301 so that the small washing machine accessories can be transported close to the work station when they are transported to the work station, which is convenient for employees to pick up and assemble, and can save a lot of physical strength under long-term working conditions, and is highly practical.

[0026] The support roller 2 designed between the conveyor belts 12 is mainly used to support the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 12, ensuring stability when conveying heavier accessories in the washing machine. When one end of the inclined frame 304 slides closely against the inner wall of the U-shaped frame 1 during the movement of the H-shaped frame 301, the second rotating roller 306 converts sliding friction into rolling friction, reducing friction damage and increasing the service life of the equipment. The guide rod 309 guides the H-shaped frame 301, allowing it to move stably in a straight line.

[0027] The tensioning mechanism 4 includes a mounting plate 401, which is fixedly connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame 1. An electric push rod 402 is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one side of the mounting plate 401. The telescopic end of the electric push rod 402 is fixedly connected to a rotating seat 403. A tensioning roller 404 is rotatably connected to a position near the top between the inner walls of the rotating seat 403. The outer surface of the tensioning roller 404 is in contact with the outer surface of the conveyor belt 12.

[0028] When the conveyor belt 12 becomes loose due to long-term use, the electric push rod 402 on the mounting plate 401 is started to push the rotating seat 403 upward. At this time, the rotating tensioning roller 404 on the rotating seat 403 will squeeze the position below the conveyor belt 12 upward, so that the conveying surface above the conveyor belt 12 remains taut, ensuring the stability of the conveying washing machine assembly and better use effect.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any other form. Any technician familiar with the profession may use the technical content disclosed above to change or modify it into an equivalent embodiment with equivalent changes for application in other fields. However, any simple modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiment made according to the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of protection of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line, characterized by: The invention comprises a U-shaped frame (1), wherein rollers (11) are symmetrically connected to the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame (1), a conveyor belt (12) is connected to the outer surfaces of the two rollers (11), and a guide mechanism (3) is provided near the upper portion of the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame (1), and a tensioning mechanism (4) is provided near the lower portion between the inner walls of the U-shaped frame (1); The two guide mechanisms (3) each comprise an H-shaped frame (301), a first mounting groove (302) being provided inside the H-shaped frame (301), a plurality of first rotating rollers (303) being rotatably connected equidistantly between an inner top and an inner bottom of the first mounting groove (302), a connecting shell (308) being fixedly connected to the outer surfaces of the two H-shaped frames (301) on opposite sides, and an adjusting screw rod (310) being rotatably connected to the outer surfaces of the two connecting shells (308) on opposite sides near a center thereof.

2. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer surfaces of the two connecting shells (308) on opposite sides are symmetrically fixedly connected to guide rods (309) at positions on both sides of the adjusting screw rod (310). The outer surfaces of the guide rods (309) slide through the inner surface wall of the U-shaped frame (1) and extend to the outside. The outer surface of the adjusting screw rod (310) is threaded through the inner surface wall of the U-shaped frame (1) and extends to the outside.

3. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both ends of the H-shaped frame (301) are rotatably connected to an oblique frame (304), a second mounting groove (305) is provided on an outer surface of one side of the oblique frame (304), and a second rotating roller (306) is rotatably connected between an inner top and an inner bottom of the second mounting groove (305).

4. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the second rotating roller (306) is in contact with the inner wall of the U-shaped frame (1), and a tie rod (307) is connected between the outer surfaces of the oblique frame (304) and the H-shaped frame (301).

5. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front surface of the U-shaped frame (1) is fixedly connected to a motor frame (13), a servo motor (14) is mounted on the top of the motor frame (13), and an output end of the servo motor (14) is fixedly connected to the front end of one of the rollers (11).

6. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 5, characterized in that: A plurality of support rollers (2) are equidistantly connected to the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame (1), and the outer surfaces of the support rollers (2) are in contact with the inner top of the conveyor belt (12).

7. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism (4) comprises a mounting plate (401), the mounting plate (401) being fixedly connected between the front and rear inner walls of the U-shaped frame (1), and an electric push rod (402) being fixedly mounted on an outer surface of one side of the mounting plate (401).

8. The belt conveyor for a washing machine assembly line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The telescopic end of the electric push rod (402) is fixedly connected to a rotating seat (403), and a tensioning roller (404) is rotatably connected to a position near the upper portion between the inner surface walls of the rotating seat (403), and the outer surface of the tensioning roller (404) is in contact with the outer surface of the conveyor belt (12).