Glass transportation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a glass transportation device, which relates to the technical field of glass production, and comprises a bottom support seat, a top support seat and a bottom support seat, the base is connected with the bottom supporting seat through a rotating mechanism, so that relative rotation can occur between the bottom supporting seat and the base; the first glass conveying mechanism and the second glass conveying mechanism are arranged on the base; the glass conveying device is provided with a first working position and a second working position, and the position, relative to the bottom supporting base, of the first glass conveying mechanism at the first working position is the same as the position, relative to the bottom supporting base, of the second glass conveying mechanism at the second working position. The problem that the sequence of the glass on the production line is inconvenient to adjust according to process requirements can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of glass production, in particular to a glass transportation device. Background Art

[0002] In the actual layout of insulating glass production lines, due to space problems, there is a need to rotate or adjust the direction of the production line. The single-station rotary table is mostly used. The single-station rotary table can only realize the steering of the insulating glass production line and has low work efficiency.

[0003] On insulating glass production lines, especially assembly lines, glass needs to be transported by glass transport devices while being processed step by step to form insulating glass. However, sometimes the order of glass transported on the production line needs to be adjusted to meet process requirements. Current glass transport devices are completely unable to meet these requirements, which undoubtedly affects the production efficiency of insulating glass production lines. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to provide a glass transportation device, which can solve the problem that the order of glass on the production line is inconvenient to adjust according to process requirements.

[0005] The specific technical solution of the embodiment of the utility model is:

[0006] A glass transport device, comprising:

[0007] Bottom support seat;

[0008] A base, the base being connected to the bottom support seat via a rotating mechanism so that the bottom support seat and the base can rotate relative to each other;

[0009] a first glass conveying mechanism and a second glass conveying mechanism disposed on the base;

[0010] The glass transport device has a first working position and a second working position. In the first working position, the position of the first glass transport mechanism relative to the bottom support is the same as that in the second working position, the position of the second glass transport mechanism relative to the bottom support is the same.

[0011] Preferably, the first glass conveying mechanism and the second glass conveying mechanism are arranged opposite to each other.

[0012] Preferably, the first glass conveying mechanism comprises:

[0013] a first supporting unit, wherein the first supporting unit is used to support the side wall of the glass;

[0014] a first roller unit for conveying mounted on the first supporting unit, the first roller unit being used to support the bottom of the glass, the first roller unit comprising: a first roller body capable of rotating;

[0015] a first supporting member, one end of which is connected to the first supporting unit and the other end of which is connected to the base;

[0016] The second glass conveying mechanism includes:

[0017] a second supporting unit, the second supporting unit being used to support a side wall of the glass;

[0018] a second roller unit for conveying mounted on the second supporting unit, the second roller unit being used to support the bottom of the glass, the second roller unit comprising: a second roller body capable of rotating;

[0019] A second supporting member has one end connected to the second supporting unit and the other two ends connected to the base.

[0020] Preferably, a surface of the first supporting unit supporting the glass and a surface of the second supporting unit supporting the glass face each other.

[0021] Preferably, the rotating mechanism comprises: a slewing bearing comprising: an inner ring, an outer ring, and a rolling element arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring;

[0022] One of the inner ring and the outer ring is connected to the bottom support seat, and the other of the inner ring and the outer ring is connected to the base;

[0023] A driving unit is used to drive the inner ring and the outer ring to rotate relative to each other.

[0024] Preferably, the outer side wall of the outer ring is provided with teeth, and the driving unit comprises: a motor, and the motor is drivingly connected to the teeth of the outer ring.

[0025] Preferably, the inner side wall of the inner ring is provided with teeth, and the driving unit comprises: a motor, and the motor is drivingly connected to the teeth of the inner ring.

[0026] Preferably, the motor is a stepping motor; the motor is matched with the outer ring or the inner ring through a gear after passing through a reduction mechanism.

[0027] Preferably, the first supporting unit comprises: a first supporting plate, a surface of the first supporting plate facing the glass being provided with a plurality of first supporting mechanisms having rotating wheels;

[0028] The second supporting unit includes a second supporting plate, and a plurality of second supporting mechanisms with rotating wheels are installed on a side of the second supporting plate facing the glass.

[0029] Preferably, the base is rotated 180 degrees relative to the bottom support base by the rotating mechanism so that the glass transporting device switches between the first working position and the second working position.

[0030] The technical solution of the utility model has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0031] 1. The order of glass on the production line can be adjusted by the glass transport device of the present application. Specifically, when the glass that needs to be adjusted is transported to the glass transport device, the glass transport device is in the first working position and receives the glass using the first glass transport mechanism. Afterwards, the glass transport device does not immediately transport the glass to the device of the next production line, but instead uses the rotating mechanism to place the glass transport device in the second working position. At this time, the glass is temporarily stored on the glass transport device. The glass transport device can continue to transport the subsequent glass using the second glass transport mechanism. When it is necessary to adjust the previously stored glass to a certain piece of transported glass, after the glass transport device transports a certain piece of transported glass to the device of the next production line, the glass transport device is placed in the first working position by the rotating mechanism. At this time, the glass stored on the first glass transport mechanism is then transported to the device of the next production line, thereby completing the adjustment of the order of the glass on the production line.

[0032] 2. The orientation of the glass on the production line can be adjusted by the glass transport device in the present application. When the glass that needs to be adjusted in orientation is transported to the glass transport device, the glass transport device is in the first working position and receives the glass using the first glass transport mechanism. Afterwards, the glass transport device does not immediately transport the glass to the device of the next production line, but instead uses the rotating mechanism to place the glass transport device in the second working position. At this time, the orientation of the glass is flipped, and then the glass can be directly transported to the device of the next production line through the first glass transport mechanism. The above process realizes the change of the orientation of the glass. For example, generally, glass with a Lowe surface needs to face the hollow side. If there is a problem with the orientation of the glass with the Lowe surface, the glass transport device can be used to adjust the orientation of the glass surface, and the processing of the insulating glass with the Lowe surface can be completed in conjunction with the glass transport device.

[0033] 3. The first glass conveying mechanism and the second glass conveying mechanism on the glass transport device in this application can realize the simultaneous reception and output of glass. For example, when the first glass conveying mechanism is receiving glass, the glass on the second glass conveying mechanism can be transported outward at the same time, thereby improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention. They are not intended to limit the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present invention. Those skilled in the art, guided by the present invention, may select various possible shapes and proportional dimensions to implement the present invention, depending on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a glass transport device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the glass transport device in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] Reference numerals in the above drawings:

[0039] 1. Bottom support seat; 2. Base; 3. Rotating mechanism; 31. Inner ring; 32. Outer ring; 33. Driving unit; 4. First glass conveying mechanism; 41. First supporting unit; 411. First supporting plate; 412. First supporting mechanism; 42. First roller unit; 43. First supporting member; 44. First roller driving unit; 5. Second glass conveying mechanism; 100. Glass. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The details of the present invention can be more clearly understood by referring to the accompanying drawings and the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are for the purpose of explaining the present invention only and should not be construed as limiting the present invention in any way. Based on the teachings of the present invention, skilled artisans can conceive of any possible variations based on the present invention, which should be considered to fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0041] In order to solve the problem that the order of glass on the production line is inconvenient to adjust according to process requirements, a glass transportation device is proposed in this application. Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a glass transport device in an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the glass transport device in another angle in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the glass transport device may include: a bottom support seat 1; a base 2; a rotating mechanism 3; a first glass transport mechanism 4; and a second glass transport mechanism 5.

[0042] The base 2 is connected to the bottom support 1 via a rotating mechanism 3, so that the bottom support 1 and the base 2 can rotate relative to each other. The bottom support 1 is used to be placed on the ground, and a leveling mechanism can be installed at its lower end to ensure that the bottom support 1 can be placed stably on the ground.

[0043] As feasible, Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating mechanism in the embodiment of the present utility model, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the rotating mechanism 3 may include a slewing bearing. The slewing bearing may include an inner ring 31, an outer ring 32, rolling elements disposed between the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32, and a drive unit 33. Furthermore, spacers may be provided between adjacent rolling elements to prevent contact between the rolling elements, thereby improving the smoothness of the slewing bearing's rotation.

[0044] One of the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32 is connected to the bottom support seat 1, and the other of the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32 is connected to the base 2. The driving unit 33 is used to drive the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32 to rotate relative to each other.

[0045] In one embodiment, the outer ring 32 has teeth on its outer wall, and the drive unit 33 includes a motor in driving connection with the teeth of the outer ring 32. Rotation of the motor drives the inner ring 31 and outer ring 32 to rotate relative to each other. In another embodiment, the inner ring 31 has teeth on its inner wall, and the drive unit 33 includes a motor in driving connection with the teeth of the inner ring 31.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the motor can control the relative rotation angle of the inner ring 31 and the outer ring 32 during rotation, the motor is a stepping motor. The motor is matched with the outer ring 32 or the inner ring 31 through a gear after passing through a reduction mechanism.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, the outer ring 32 is connected to the bottom support base 1, and the inner ring 31 is connected to the base 2. The outer wall of the outer ring 32 is provided with teeth. The motor and reduction mechanism are fixedly mounted on the base 2, with the motor facing downward. This allows the motor's rotating shaft to pass through the reduction mechanism and then mesh with the outer ring 32 via gears, thereby driving relative rotation between the inner and outer rings 31 and 32, thereby causing relative rotation between the base 2 and the bottom support base 1.

[0048] The first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 are disposed on the base 2. The glass conveying device has a first working position and a second working position. In the first working position, the position of the first glass conveying mechanism 4 relative to the bottom support base 1 is the same as the position of the second glass conveying mechanism 5 relative to the bottom support base 1 in the second working position.

[0049] Alternatively, the first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 can be positioned opposite each other, thereby making the entire glass conveying device more compact. Furthermore, when the first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 are positioned completely parallel to each other, the base 2 can be rotated 180 degrees relative to the bottom support 1 via the rotation mechanism 3 to switch the glass conveying device between the first and second operating positions. Of course, in other feasible embodiments, the first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 can have a specific angle between them, which is not limited in this application.

[0050] The first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 are used to transport the received glass 100 in a straight line on the production line so as to convey it to the next device.

[0051] As a feasible method, the first glass conveying mechanism 4 may include: a first support unit 41, a first roller unit 42, and a first support member 43. The first support unit 41 is used to support the side wall of the glass 100. The first support unit 41 may include a first support plate 411, which is used to support the side wall of the glass 100. The first support plate 411 may have a certain inclination so that the glass 100 can lean on the first support plate 411 without falling to the other side, thereby ensuring safety. The first support plate 411 is installed on the base 2. One end of the first support member 43 is connected to the first support plate 411, and the other end is connected to the base 2. The first support member 43 is used to support the first support plate 411 so that the support plate can maintain a tilted state. The first support member 43 may have a telescopic structure or a telescopic function, thereby realizing the tilt adjustment of the first support plate 411.

[0052] A plurality of first support mechanisms 412 with rotating wheels are mounted on the side of the first support plate 411 facing the glass 100. When the glass 100 rests on the first support plate 411, the rotating wheels of the first support mechanisms 412 can press against the glass 100, thereby reducing the resistance between the first support mechanisms 412 and the glass 100 and facilitating the movement of the glass 100 on the first support unit 41.

[0053] The first roller unit 42 is mounted on the first support unit 41 and is used to transport the glass 100. The first roller unit 42 is used to support the bottom of the glass 100. The first roller unit 42 includes a rotatable first roller body. There may be multiple first roller units 42, arranged along a straight line. The straight line may be a horizontal line. The first glass conveying mechanism 4 may include a first roller driving unit 44, which is capable of driving at least one first roller body to rotate, thereby causing the glass 100 on the first roller body to move along a straight line to achieve the purpose of transportation.

[0054] Similarly, the second glass conveying mechanism 5 includes: a second support unit, which is used to support the side walls of the glass 100; a second roller unit for conveying, mounted on the second support unit, which is used to support the bottom of the glass 100. The second roller unit includes: a rotatable second roller; and a second support member, one end of which is connected to the second support unit and the other two ends are connected to the base 2. Furthermore, the second support unit includes: a second support plate, on the side of which facing the glass 100, a plurality of second support mechanisms with rotating wheels are mounted. The second glass conveying mechanism 5 may include: a second roller drive unit 33, which is capable of driving at least one second roller to rotate, thereby causing the glass 100 on the second roller to move in a linear direction to achieve the purpose of transportation.

[0055] The glass transport device of the present application can adjust the order of glass on a production line. Specifically, when a glass to be adjusted is delivered to the glass transport device, the glass transport device is in the first working position and receives the glass using the first glass transport mechanism 4. The glass transport device then does not immediately deliver the glass to the next production line. Instead, the glass transport device is moved to the second working position via the rotating mechanism 3. At this point, the glass is temporarily stored on the glass transport device. The glass transport device can then continue to transport the next glass using the second glass transport mechanism 5. When the previously stored glass needs to be adjusted to follow a subsequent piece of transported glass, after the glass transport device delivers the transported glass to the next production line, the glass transport device is moved to the first working position via the rotating mechanism 3. The glass stored on the first glass transport mechanism 4 is then delivered to the next production line, thus completing the order adjustment of the glass on the production line. For example, if the original order of the glass on the production line is 1-2-3-4, the order can be adjusted to 2-1-3-4, or 1-3-4-2, etc., using the above method.

[0056] Secondly, the glass transport device of the present application can be used to adjust the orientation of the glass on the production line. When glass that needs to be adjusted in orientation is transported to the glass transport device, the glass transport device is in the first working position and receives the glass using the first glass transport mechanism 4. Afterwards, the glass transport device does not immediately transport the glass to the device of the next production line. Instead, the glass transport device is placed in the second working position via the rotating mechanism 3. At this time, the orientation of the glass is reversed. Afterwards, the glass can be directly transported to the device of the next production line via the first glass transport mechanism 4. Through the above process, the orientation of the glass is changed. For example, glass with a Lowe surface generally needs to face the hollow side. If there is a problem with the orientation of the glass with the Lowe surface, the glass transport device can be used to adjust the orientation of the glass surface, and the processing of the insulating glass with the Lowe surface can be completed in conjunction with the glass transport device.

[0057] Finally, the first glass conveying mechanism 4 and the second glass conveying mechanism 5 on the glass transport device in this application can achieve the simultaneous reception and output of glass. For example, when the first glass conveying mechanism 4 is receiving glass, the glass on the second glass conveying mechanism 5 can be transported outward at the same time, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0058] All articles and references disclosed, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. The term "essentially consisting of..." describing a combination should include the identified elements, ingredients, parts or steps and other elements, ingredients, parts or steps that do not substantially affect the basic novel features of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe the combination of elements, ingredients, parts or steps herein also contemplates an embodiment that is essentially composed of these elements, ingredients, parts or steps. By using the term "may", it is intended to illustrate that any attribute described that "may" include is optional. Multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps. The disclosure "one" or "an" used to describe an element, ingredient, part or step is not intended to exclude other elements, ingredients, parts or steps.

[0059] Each embodiment in this specification is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to in detail. The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the utility model. Their purpose is to enable people familiar with this technology to understand the content of the utility model and implement it accordingly. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model. Any equivalent changes or modifications made according to the spirit of the utility model should be included in the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A glass transport device, characterized in that: The glass transport device comprises: Bottom support seat; A base, the base being connected to the bottom support seat via a rotating mechanism so that the bottom support seat and the base can rotate relative to each other; a first glass conveying mechanism and a second glass conveying mechanism disposed on the base; The glass transport device has a first working position and a second working position. In the first working position, the position of the first glass transport mechanism relative to the bottom support is the same as that in the second working position, the position of the second glass transport mechanism relative to the bottom support is the same.

2. The glass transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first glass conveying mechanism and the second glass conveying mechanism are arranged opposite to each other.

3. The glass transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first glass conveying mechanism includes: a first supporting unit, wherein the first supporting unit is used to support the side wall of the glass; a first roller unit for conveying mounted on the first supporting unit, the first roller unit being used to support the bottom of the glass, the first roller unit comprising: a first roller body capable of rotating; a first supporting member, one end of which is connected to the first supporting unit and the other end of which is connected to the base; The second glass conveying mechanism includes: a second supporting unit, the second supporting unit being used to support a side wall of the glass; a second roller unit for conveying mounted on the second supporting unit, the second roller unit being used to support the bottom of the glass, the second roller unit comprising: a second roller body capable of rotating; A second supporting member has one end connected to the second supporting unit and the other two ends connected to the base.

4. The glass transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A surface of the first supporting unit supporting the glass and a surface of the second supporting unit supporting the glass face each other.

5. The glass transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism includes: a slewing bearing, which includes: an inner ring, an outer ring, and a rolling body arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring, one of the inner ring and the outer ring is connected to the bottom support seat, and the other of the inner ring and the outer ring is connected to the base; a driving unit, which is used to drive the inner ring and the outer ring to rotate relative to each other.

6. The glass transport device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the outer ring is provided with teeth, and the driving unit comprises a motor, which is drivingly connected to the teeth of the outer ring.

7. The glass transport device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the inner ring is provided with teeth, and the driving unit comprises a motor, and the motor is drivingly connected to the teeth of the inner ring.

8. The glass transport device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The motor is a stepping motor; the motor is matched with the outer ring or the inner ring through a gear after passing through a speed reduction mechanism.

9. The glass transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first supporting unit includes: a first supporting plate, wherein a first supporting mechanism having a plurality of rotating wheels is installed on a side of the first supporting plate facing the glass; The second supporting unit includes a second supporting plate, and a plurality of second supporting mechanisms with rotating wheels are installed on a side of the second supporting plate facing the glass.

10. The glass transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The base is rotated 180 degrees relative to the bottom support seat by the rotating mechanism so that the glass transporting device switches between the first working position and the second working position.

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