Storage device for straw production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a storage device for a suction pipe production line. The storage device comprises a rack, a conveying mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a storage mechanism, wherein the conveying mechanism, the feeding mechanism and the storage mechanism are arranged on the rack; the conveying mechanism is provided with a conveying channel used for conveying suction pipes, and the conveying channel extends from front to back. The feeding mechanism comprises a feeding gear disc which is rotatably arranged on the rack around the axis of the feeding gear disc, a plurality of movable feeding grooves are formed in the position, at the rear end of the conveying channel, of the feeding gear disc, and the feeding grooves are matched with the suction pipes; the material storage mechanism comprises a material storage space for storing a plurality of suction pipes, and the material storage space is provided with a feeding port for the suction pipes in the feeding grooves to enter; in the rotating direction of the feeding gear disc, the conveying channel is located on the upstream of the feeding port. According to the storage device, the conveyed suction pipes are stored before the mechanical arm carries out carrying, after the suction pipes are stored to a certain number, the suction pipes are grabbed and carried by the mechanical arm as a whole, and the conveying efficiency and the conveying stability are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of straw production equipment, and in particular to a material storage device for a straw production line. Background Art

[0002] In a straw production line, a robotic arm is used to grab multiple straws at the same time and transfer them as a whole, so that the straws can be transported between different workstations, thereby improving production efficiency. However, in the current straw production line, when the robotic arm grabs multiple straws as a whole, the grabbing is prone to unstable, causing the straws to become loose and fall during the transfer process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of this application is to provide a storage device for a straw production line.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present application adopts the following technical solution: a storage device for a straw production line, comprising:

[0005] frame,

[0006] A transport mechanism is arranged on the frame, the transport mechanism having a transport channel for transporting the straws, the transport channel extending from front to rear;

[0007] A feeding mechanism, comprising a feeding gear plate rotatably arranged on the frame around its own axis, wherein the feeding gear plate forms a plurality of movable feeding troughs at the rear end of the conveying channel, each of the feeding troughs being matched with the straw; and

[0008] The storage mechanism includes a storage space for storing multiple straws, and the storage space has a feed port for each straw in the feeding trough to enter; in the rotation direction of the feeding gear plate, the conveying channel is located upstream of the feed port.

[0009] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the transportation mechanism includes a horizontal conveyor belt and an inclined conveyor belt, the horizontal conveyor belt is arranged in front of the inclined conveyor belt, the horizontal conveyor belt extends in the front-to-back direction, and the inclined conveyor belt extends downward from front to back.

[0010] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the feeding gear plate has an axis extending in the left-right direction, and the plurality of feeding troughs are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the feeding gear plate and can rotate around the axis of the feeding gear plate.

[0011] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the storage mechanism includes a lifting frame located at the bottom of the storage space and four side panels surrounding the storage space, the tops of the four side panels define an opening connected to the storage space, and the lifting frame is configured to be able to move in the up and down directions relative to the four side panels.

[0012] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that at least one of the side panels is a transparent acrylic panel.

[0013] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the jacking frame is transmission-connected to a lifting drive member, and the lifting drive member is used to drive the jacking frame to move in the up and down directions.

[0014] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the storage mechanism also includes a jacking assembly, the jacking assembly includes a jacking block and a jacking drive member transmission-connected to the jacking block, the jacking block passes through the jacking frame from bottom to top and at least part of the jacking block can extend into the storage space, and the jacking drive member is used to drive the jacking block to move back and forth in the up and down directions relative to the jacking frame.

[0015] In the above technical solution, it is further preferred that the storage mechanism is located on the top of the loading mechanism.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application achieves the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The storage device of the present application stores the transported straws before the robot carries them. After a certain number of straws are stored, the robot can grab and carry them as a whole, thereby improving the transportation efficiency and transportation stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a material storage device provided in an embodiment of the present application arranged in a straw production line;

[0019] Figure 2 For the Figure 1 The cross-sectional view cut along line AA in the figure;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A front view of the storage device (excluding the transport mechanism and the rack);

[0022] Figure 5 For the Figure 4 Cross-sectional view taken along line CC.

[0023] Among them: 100, storage device; 10, frame; 20, transportation mechanism; 1, horizontal conveyor belt; 2, inclined conveyor belt; 30, loading mechanism; 3, loading gear plate; 31, loading trough; 40, storage mechanism; 4, storage space; 41, feed port; 42, opening; 5, lifting frame; 61, first side panel; 62, second side panel; 621, operation port; 7, lifting drive member; 8, lifting assembly; 81, lifting block; 82, lifting drive member; 200, manipulator. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to describe the technical content, structural features, achieved purposes and effects of the application in detail, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the application, rather than all of the embodiments. In the following description, for the purpose of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a detailed description of various exemplary embodiments or implementations of the invention. However, various exemplary embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details or in the case of one or more equivalent arrangements. In addition, various exemplary embodiments may be different, but are not necessarily exclusive. For example, without departing from the inventive concept, the specific shape, structure and characteristics of the exemplary embodiment may be used or implemented in another exemplary embodiment.

[0025] The embodiment of the present application provides a storage device for a straw production line, such as Figure 1 As shown, the straw production line has a robot 200 for transporting the straws as a whole, and the storage device 100 is used to temporarily store multiple straws between the robot 200 performing the overall transport, so as to facilitate the robot 200 to transport multiple straws at one time.

[0026] like Figure 2 、 3 As shown, the storage device 100 includes a frame 10 and a transport mechanism 20 , a loading mechanism 30 and a storage mechanism 40 arranged on the frame 10 .

[0027] The frame 10 supports the various mechanisms of the storage device 100 in the straw production line to ensure the stability of each mechanism during operation.

[0028] The transport mechanism 20 includes a horizontal conveyor belt 1 and an inclined conveyor belt 2. The horizontal conveyor belt 1 is positioned in front of the inclined conveyor belt 2 and extends in a forward-backward direction. The inclined conveyor belt 2 extends downward and tilted from front to back. The horizontal conveyor belt 1 and the inclined conveyor belt 2 form a conveying channel for conveying straws from front to back, allowing them to be transported sequentially from the previous workstation to the loading mechanism 30.

[0029] The feeding mechanism 30 includes a feeding gear plate 3 that is mounted on the frame 10 and rotates about its axis. The axis of the feeding gear plate 3 extends in the left-right direction. The feeding gear plate 3 has multiple movable feeding chutes 31 formed at the rear end of the conveying channel. Each feeding chute 31 is configured to engage a straw. The multiple feeding chutes 31 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the feeding gear plate 3 and are capable of rotating about the axis of the feeding gear plate 3.

[0030] like Figure 4 、 5 As shown, the storage mechanism 40 includes a storage space 4 for storing a plurality of straws. The storage space 4 has a feed port 41 for the straws from the respective loading troughs 31 to enter. Multiple straws are accumulated in the storage space 4, allowing the robot 200 to handle the accumulated straws all at once. With respect to the rotation direction of the loading gear plate 3, the conveying channel is located upstream of the feed port 41. In this embodiment of the present application, the loading gear plate 3 rotates counterclockwise to carry the straws conveyed by the lower conveying channel one by one to the feed port 41, allowing the straws to enter the storage space 4 from the feed port 41, completing the transfer of the straws.

[0031] The storage mechanism 40 includes a lifting frame 5 located at the bottom of the storage space 4 and four side panels surrounding the storage space 4. The tops of the four side panels define an opening 42 connected to the storage space 4. The lifting frame 5 has a supporting platform for supporting multiple straws at the bottom of the storage space 4, and the lifting frame 5 is configured to be able to move in the up and down directions relative to the four side panels.

[0032] Among them, a pair of left and right opposite first side panels 61 are both transparent acrylic panels, so that the operator can observe the storage space 4 from the outside, and a pair of front and back opposite second side panels 62 are provided with operating ports 621 for the robot 200 to grab multiple straws stacked in the storage space 4.

[0033] The bottom of the lifting frame 5 is connected to a lifting drive 7, which drives the lifting frame 5 in the vertical direction. When a certain number of straws accumulate in the storage space 4, the lifting drive 7 propels the lifting frame 5 upward a considerable distance without causing the straws at the highest point to fall out of the opening 42, allowing the robot to grasp multiple straws in a complete and stable manner.

[0034] The storage mechanism 40 further includes a lifting assembly 8, which includes a lifting block 81 and a lifting drive 82 in transmission connection with the lifting block 81. The lifting block 81 extends upward through the lifting frame 5, and at least a portion of the lifting block 81 can extend into the storage space 4. The lifting drive 82 is used to drive the lifting block 81 to move back and forth in a vertical direction relative to the lifting frame 5. As the straws enter the storage space 4 one by one through the feed port 41, the lifting block 81, driven by the lifting drive 82, moves back and forth up and down, so that the multiple straws on the lifting frame 5 are evenly distributed in the storage space 4 due to the action of vibration.

[0035] The storage device of the present application stores the transported straws before the robot carries them. After a certain number of straws are stored, the robot can grab and carry them as a whole, thereby improving the transportation efficiency and transportation stability.

[0036] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are only for illustrative purposes. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. The scope of protection claimed in the present application is defined by the appended claims, the description and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage device for a straw production line, characterized in that: include: frame, A transport mechanism is arranged on the frame, the transport mechanism having a transport channel for transporting the straws, the transport channel extending from front to rear; The feeding mechanism includes a feeding gear plate that is rotatable about its own axis and is arranged on the frame. The feeding gear plate forms a plurality of movable feeding troughs at the rear end of the conveying channel, and each of the feeding troughs cooperates with the straw; and The storage mechanism includes a storage space for storing multiple straws, and the storage space has a feed port for each straw in the feeding trough to enter; in the rotation direction of the feeding gear plate, the conveying channel is located upstream of the feed port.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport mechanism includes a horizontal conveyor belt and an inclined conveyor belt. The horizontal conveyor belt is arranged in front of the inclined conveyor belt. The horizontal conveyor belt extends in the front-to-back direction. The inclined conveyor belt extends downward from front to back.

3. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding gear plate has an axis extending in the left-right direction, and the plurality of feeding troughs are arranged in sequence along the circumference of the feeding gear plate and can rotate around the axis of the feeding gear plate.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that The storage mechanism includes a lifting frame located at the bottom of the storage space and four side panels surrounding the storage space. The tops of the four side panels define an opening connected to the storage space, and the lifting frame is configured to be able to move in the up and down directions relative to the four side panels.

5. The storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least one of the side panels is a transparent acrylic panel.

6. The storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The jacking frame is in transmission connection with a lifting drive member, and the lifting drive member is used to drive the jacking frame to move in the up and down directions.

7. The storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The storage mechanism also includes a jacking assembly, which includes a jacking block and a jacking drive component that is transmission-connected to the jacking block. The jacking block passes through the jacking frame from bottom to top and at least part of the jacking block can extend into the storage space. The jacking drive component is used to drive the jacking block to move back and forth in the up and down directions relative to the jacking frame.

8. The storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage mechanism is located on the top of the material loading mechanism.

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