Automatic loading system

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material carrying equipment, in particular to an automatic loading system which comprises a carrying device, a first conveying device, an unstacking robot, a first arranging platform, a second conveying device and a stacking device. According to the automatic loading system, through the carrying device, the first conveying device, the unstacking robot, the first arrangement platform, the second conveying device and the stacking device, automatic carrying, sorting, transferring and stacking are achieved, so that automatic loading of materials is completed, manual operation of a forklift and manual carrying are not needed, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. The automation level and the loading efficiency are improved, the labor consumption and the labor cost are reduced, the safety problem caused by manual forklift operation and manual carrying is reduced, and the probability of material damage possibly caused by manual carrying is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of material handling equipment, in particular to an automatic loading system. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in the field of material handling, materials are mostly transported by transport vehicles (such as loaders). Loading materials onto trucks typically requires a combination of processes, including forklifts, loaders, rails, and manual handling. For example, after dairy beverages are produced and packaged, they are typically transported to the loading location by forklifts, where they are then manually loaded.

[0003] However, the above-mentioned handling and loading method has the following defects:

[0004] 1. Inefficiency: Forklift handling and manual loading are typically slow, requiring loaders to rest. In the absence of sufficient manpower, continuous loading is impossible, resulting in low efficiency. Furthermore, limited loading and unloading space can hinder forklift maneuverability, further reducing efficiency.

[0005] 2. It consumes a lot of manpower and is costly: Long-term reliance on manpower and traditional mechanical equipment (such as forklifts) will increase labor costs and equipment maintenance costs.

[0006] 3. Safety issues: Manual handling of heavy objects can easily lead to work-related accidents, and improper forklift operation may also cause personal injury or damage to goods, especially in cases of limited vision or complex environment, where the safety risks are higher.

[0007] 4. High skill requirements for operators, and quality problems are prone to occur: Correct and efficient use of forklifts and other loading and unloading tools requires certain training and experience, and manual handling can easily cause damage to dairy drinks or packaging materials. Operators who lack professional training may lead to decreased efficiency or even accidents. Workers who lack handling experience may cause damage to dairy drinks and quality problems. Utility Model Content

[0008] The utility model provides an automatic loading system to solve the defects of the prior art such as low efficiency, large amount of manpower consumption, high cost, safety problems, high skill requirements for operators, and easy quality problems caused by forklift transportation and manual loading.

[0009] The utility model provides an automatic loading system, comprising:

[0010] a handling device for conveying the pallet carrying the material to the first position;

[0011] a first conveying device, one end of which is located at the first position and is used to convey the pallet carrying the material located at the first position to the second position;

[0012] a depalletizing robot, disposed near the second position, for moving materials on a pallet carrying materials at the second position to a third position;

[0013] a first arranging platform, one end of which is located at the third position and is used to transfer the material located at the third position to the fourth position;

[0014] a second conveying device, one end of which is located at the fourth position and the other end of which extends to the carriage, for transferring the material at the fourth position into the carriage;

[0015] The stacking device is movably arranged in the carriage and is arranged near the other end of the second conveying device, and is used for stacking the materials in the carriage at a stacking position.

[0016] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, it also includes: a lifting platform, the lifting platform is connected to the carriage, and the first sorting platform is arranged on the lifting platform, a part of the second conveying device is arranged on the lifting platform, and the other part of the second conveying device is arranged in the carriage.

[0017] According to the automatic loading system provided by the present invention, it also includes: a second sorting platform is arranged in the car body, and is located downstream of the second conveying device and close to the stacking device, and the stacking device is used to stack the materials on the second sorting platform at a stacking position.

[0018] According to the automatic loading system provided by the present invention, the second sorting platform includes: a lifting bracket, a plurality of first rollers and a plurality of second rollers, the second rollers are arranged on the lifting bracket, the second rollers are located downstream of the first rollers, and the rolling conveying direction of the second rollers is perpendicular to the rolling conveying direction of the first rollers, and the stacking device is arranged close to the second rollers for pushing the materials on the second rollers away from the carriage.

[0019] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, the first conveying device includes: a pallet conveyor, on which a loading station, an unloading station and a reflow station are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction. The loading station is arranged close to the first position, the unloading station is arranged close to the second position, and the reflow station is used to place empty pallets.

[0020] According to the automatic loading system provided by the present invention, the depalletizing robot includes: a six-axis robot, and the end of the six-axis robot is provided with a suction cup or a manipulator for clamping materials.

[0021] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, a blocking partition and a counter are provided on the first sorting platform;

[0022] The blocking baffle is retractably provided on both sides of the first tidying platform, and can block the conveyance of materials on the first tidying platform when extended, and can allow the conveyance of materials on the first tidying platform when retracted;

[0023] The counter counts the materials on the first sorting platform.

[0024] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, a laser rangefinder and a box pushing mechanism are provided on the first sorting platform;

[0025] The laser rangefinder is used to detect the position of the material on the first finishing platform;

[0026] The box pushing mechanism is located on both sides of the first sorting platform and is used to push materials to the center position of the first sorting platform.

[0027] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, the stacking device includes: a stacking trolley, and the stacking trolley has a crawler walking mechanism.

[0028] According to the automatic loading system provided by the utility model, the transport device includes: an AGV transport device.

[0029] The present invention provides an automatic loading system, which includes: a handling device, a first conveying device, a depalletizing robot, a first sorting platform, a second conveying device, and a palletizing device. The handling device is used to transport a pallet carrying materials to a first position; one end of the first conveying device is located at the first position, and is used to transport the pallet carrying materials at the first position to a second position; the depalletizing robot is arranged near the second position, and is used to transport the materials on the pallet carrying materials at the second position to a third position; one end of the first sorting platform is located at the third position, and is used to transfer the materials at the third position to a fourth position; one end of the second conveying device is located at the fourth position, and the other end extends to the carriage, and is used to transfer the materials at the fourth position into the carriage; the palletizing device is movably arranged in the carriage and is arranged near the other end of the second conveying device, and is used to stack the materials in the carriage at a stacking position.

[0030] The utility model provides an automatic loading system, which realizes automatic handling, sorting, transfer and palletizing through a handling device, a first conveying device, a depalletizing robot, a first sorting platform, a second conveying device and a palletizing device, thereby completing automatic loading of materials without the need for manual forklift operation and manual handling, thereby improving the level of automation and loading efficiency, reducing manpower consumption and labor costs, reducing safety issues caused by manual forklift operation and manual handling, and reducing the probability of material damage caused by manual handling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of an automatic loading system provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a depalletizing robot provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first sorting platform and the lifting platform provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0036] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first sorting platform and the second conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0037] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the palletizing device and the second sorting platform provided in one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] 1: First conveying device; 11: Loading station; 12: Unloading station; 13: Reflow station; 2: Depalletizing robot; 3: First sorting platform; 31: Blocking partition; 32: Box pushing mechanism; 4: Second conveying device; 5: Palletizing device; 6: Lifting platform; 7: Second sorting platform; 71: Lifting bracket; 72: First roller; 73: Second roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this embodiment and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on this embodiment.

[0042] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this embodiment, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0043] In this embodiment, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment based on specific circumstances.

[0044] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0045] The following combination Figures 1-6 The present invention describes an automatic loading system, which includes a handling device (not shown), a first conveying device 1 , a depalletizing robot 2 , a first arranging platform 3 , a second conveying device 4 , and a palletizing device 5 .

[0046] Among them, the handling device is used to transport the pallet carrying materials to the first position; one end of the first conveying device 1 is located at the first position, and is used to transport the pallet carrying materials at the first position to the second position; the depalletizing robot 2 is arranged close to the second position, and is used to transport the materials on the pallet carrying materials at the second position to the third position; one end of the first sorting platform 3 is located at the third position, and is used to transfer the materials at the third position to the fourth position; one end of the second conveying device 4 is located at the fourth position, and the other end extends to the carriage, and is used to transfer the materials at the fourth position into the carriage; the stacking device 5 is movably arranged in the carriage, and is arranged close to the other end of the second conveying device 4, and is used to stack the materials in the carriage at the stacking position.

[0047] Specifically, the transport device includes: an AGV transport device, that is, an AGV transport cart, which transports the material to a first position close to the carriage and prepares for loading the material onto the vehicle.

[0048] The first conveying device 1 can be a pallet conveyor or a belt conveyor, etc. The AGV transport vehicle transports the material to the loading position of the first conveying device 1, and then transports the material to the working position (that is, the second position) of the depalletizing robot 2 through the first conveying device 1.

[0049] The depalletizing robot 2 moves the materials on the pallet one by one to the loading end (that is, the third position) of the first sorting platform 3.

[0050] The first sorting platform 3 is used to classify and sort goods. Material conveying intervals and material posture can be adjusted on the first sorting platform 3. Visual recognition technology can also be used to scan labels or barcodes and identify whether materials are damaged. Materials are transported to the fourth location via the first sorting platform 3.

[0051] The second conveying device 4 is connected downstream of the first sorting platform 3. The material is transported into the carriage through the second conveying device 4. That is to say, the second conveying device 4 is a conveying device that moves the material from outside the vehicle to inside the carriage. It can use a belt conveyor and adjust the required belt length according to the conveying length.

[0052] During the loading process, the stacking device 5 moves into the carriage and, starting from the head of the carriage, stacks the materials on the second conveying device 4 in the carriage according to the stacking standards, thereby completing the automatic loading operation.

[0053] It is understood that the above equipment can be operated through PLC programming, and the operator can control each device through the operation panel, and can also set the automatic loading program to achieve automatic loading without supervision. The material conveyed by the utility model can be milk boxes, etc.

[0054] It can be seen that the automatic loading system provided by the utility model realizes automatic handling, sorting, transfer and palletizing through the handling device, the first conveying device 1, the depalletizing robot 2, the first sorting platform 3, the second conveying device 4 and the palletizing device 5, thereby completing the automatic loading of materials without the need for manual forklift operation and manual handling, improving the level of automation and loading efficiency, reducing manpower consumption and labor costs, reducing safety issues caused by manual forklift operation and manual handling, and reducing the chance of material damage due to manual handling.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present invention, the automatic loading system further includes: a lifting platform 6, the lifting platform 6 is connected to the carriage, and the first sorting platform 3 is arranged on the lifting platform 6, a part of the second conveying device 4 is arranged on the lifting platform 6, and another part of the second conveying device 4 is arranged in the carriage. Specifically, the lifting platform 6 realizes its lifting movement through the lifting legs at the bottom of the lifting platform 6, and the lifting platform 6 moves to a position that is flush with the height of the carriage, so that the height of the first sorting platform 3 and the second conveying device 4 is consistent with the interior of the carriage, so that they are placed inside the carriage and on the lifting platform 6. It can be understood that during the loading process, the lifting platform 6 is first raised to lift the first sorting platform 3 and the second conveying device 4 to the height of the carriage, and then the loader is reversed to extend the second conveying device 4 into the carriage.

[0056] In one embodiment of the present invention, the automatic loading system further comprises: a second sorting platform 7 disposed within the vehicle compartment, downstream of the second conveyor 4 and adjacent to the palletizing device 5. The palletizing device 5 is configured to stack materials on the second sorting platform 7 at a stacking location. The second sorting platform 7 is disposed within the vehicle compartment, positioned adjacent to the second conveyor 4 and configured to sort materials delivered to the vehicle compartment. The palletizing device 5 transports materials that have been unloaded from the second sorting platform 7 to designated stacking locations within the vehicle compartment. Optionally, both the second sorting platform 7 and the first sorting platform 3 may utilize conveyor rollers to sort materials.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second sorting platform 7 includes a lifting bracket 71, a plurality of first rollers 72, and a plurality of second rollers 73. The second rollers 73 are mounted on the lifting bracket 71 and are located downstream of the first rollers 72. The second rollers 73 rotate in a direction perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the first rollers 72. The stacking device 5 is located near the second rollers 73 and is used to push the materials on the second rollers 73 into the vehicle compartment. In this embodiment, the second sorting platform 7 is composed of two rollers, namely the first roller 72 and the second roller 73. The first roller 72 is connected to the second conveying device 4, and the second roller 73 is connected downstream of the first roller 72. The second roller 73 is mounted on the lifting bracket 71 and has a lifting function. When the materials are unloaded from the second conveying device 4 to the first roller 72, the first roller 72 stacks the materials in a box. Thereafter, the materials are transferred to the perpendicular second roller 73. The lifting bracket 71 lifts and lowers the materials, and the stacking device 5 pushes the materials on the second roller 73 to complete the lifting and stacking. The stacking operation is repeated to stack the materials in the vehicle compartment.

[0058] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first conveying device 1 includes: a pallet conveyor, on which a loading station 11, an unloading station 12, and a return station 13 are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction. The loading station 11 is located near the first position, the unloading station 12 is located near the second position, and the return station 13 is used to place empty pallets. In this embodiment, materials are transported to the loading station 11 by the handling device, and then transported by the pallet conveyor to the unloading station 12. The unloading station 12 is a sorting station for the depalletizing robot 2. The depalletizing robot 2 sorts the materials on the pallets one by one onto the first sorting platform 3; the sorted empty pallets are moved to the return station 13 for recycling.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, the depalletizing robot 2 includes: a six-axis robot, and a suction cup or a manipulator for clamping materials is provided at the end of the six-axis robot, and the materials can be clamped and transported through the suction cup or the manipulator.

[0060] In one embodiment of the present invention, a blocking panel 31 and a counter are provided on the first sorting platform 3. The blocking panels 31 are retractably disposed on both sides of the first sorting platform 3. When extended, they block the conveyance of materials on the first sorting platform 3, while when retracted, they allow the materials to be conveyed on the first sorting platform 3. The counter counts the materials on the first sorting platform 3. Specifically, the retractable blocking panels 31 control the conveyance of materials on the first sorting platform 3. When the blocking panels 31 are extended, the materials are blocked from advancing. At this time, the materials are counted by the counter. After the counting is completed, the blocking panels 31 are retracted, allowing the materials to continue to advance. This process is repeated, and the materials are sorted and counted one by one.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, a laser rangefinder and a pusher mechanism 32 are installed on the first sorting platform 3. The laser rangefinder is used to detect the position of the material on the first sorting platform 3. The pusher mechanism 32 is located on both sides of the first sorting platform 3 and is used to push the material to the center of the first sorting platform 3. By installing a laser rangefinder on the first sorting platform 3 to measure the horizontal and vertical position of the material, the pusher mechanisms 32 on both sides push the material to the center of the first sorting platform 3, preventing the material from sliding off the sides of the platform and improving conveying stability. The pusher mechanism 32 can use a pusher cylinder, which pushes the material to the center through telescopic motion.

[0062] In one embodiment of the present invention, the stacking device 5 includes: a stacking trolley, which has a crawler walking mechanism, that is, a crawler-type stacking trolley is used in this embodiment, which can move from the rear of the carriage to the head of the carriage to stack materials.

[0063] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative, wherein the units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate, and the components shown as units may or may not be physical units, that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple units. Some or all of the modules may be selected according to actual needs to achieve the purpose of the present embodiment. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand and implement the present invention without inventive effort.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading system, characterized in that: include: a handling device for conveying the pallet carrying the material to the first position; A first conveying device (1), one end of which is located at the first position and is used to convey the pallet carrying the material located at the first position to a second position; a depalletizing robot (2), arranged near the second position, for transporting the material on the pallet carrying the material at the second position to a third position; A first sorting platform (3), one end of which is located at the third position and is used to transfer the material located at the third position to the fourth position; A second conveying device (4), one end of which is located at the fourth position and the other end of which extends to the carriage, and is used to transfer the material at the fourth position into the carriage; The stacking device (5) is movably arranged in the carriage and is disposed near the other end of the second conveying device (4), and is used to stack the materials in the carriage at a stacking position.

2. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A lifting platform (6) is connected to the carriage, and the first sorting platform (3) is arranged on the lifting platform (6), a part of the second conveying device (4) is arranged on the lifting platform (6), and another part of the second conveying device (4) is arranged in the carriage.

3. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The second sorting platform (7) is arranged in the carriage, and is located downstream of the second conveying device (4) and close to the stacking device (5). The stacking device (5) is used to stack the materials on the second sorting platform (7) at a stacking position.

4. The automatic loading system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second sorting platform (7) comprises: a lifting bracket (71), a plurality of first rollers (72) and a plurality of second rollers (73), wherein the second rollers (73) are arranged on the lifting bracket (71), the second rollers (73) are located downstream of the first rollers (72), and the rolling conveying direction of the second rollers (73) is perpendicular to the rolling conveying direction of the first rollers (72), and the stacking device (5) is arranged close to the second rollers (73) and is used to push the materials on the second rollers (73) away from the carriage.

5. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveying device (1) comprises: a pallet conveyor, on which a loading station (11), an unloading station (12) and a reflow station (13) are sequentially arranged along a conveying direction, wherein the loading station (11) is arranged close to the first position, the unloading station (12) is arranged close to the second position, and the reflow station (13) is used for placing empty pallets.

6. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The depalletizing robot (2) comprises a six-axis robot, wherein a suction cup or a manipulator for clamping materials is provided at the end of the six-axis robot.

7. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A blocking plate (31) and a counter are provided on the first sorting platform (3); The blocking baffle (31) is telescopically arranged on both sides of the first sorting platform (3), and is capable of blocking the conveyance of materials on the first sorting platform (3) when extended, and is capable of allowing the conveyance of materials on the first sorting platform (3) when retracted; The counter counts the materials on the first sorting platform (3).

8. The automatic loading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: A laser rangefinder and a box pushing mechanism (32) are provided on the first sorting platform (3); The laser rangefinder is used to detect the position of the material on the first sorting platform (3); The box pushing mechanism (32) is located on both sides of the first sorting platform (3) and is used to push materials to the center position of the first sorting platform (3).

9. The automatic loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The stacking device (5) comprises a stacking trolley having a crawler walking mechanism.

10. The automatic loading system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The transport device includes: an AGV transport device.

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