Flexible rope storage device

Abstract

The utility model provides a flexible rope storage device which comprises a box body provided with a containing cavity and an outlet communicated with the containing cavity. The mounting shaft is arranged in the containing cavity, the flexible rope is wound on the mounting shaft and can rotate relative to the box body, and the extending end of the flexible rope penetrates out of the outlet; the length metering device is arranged in the containing cavity, and the length metering device can meter the length of the flexible rope; the cutting device is arranged at the outlet, the cutting device comprises a driving part and a first cutting knife movably arranged at the outlet, and the driving part drives the first cutting knife to move; the length metering device is in signal connection with the controller, and the controller is in control connection with the driving part. According to the technical scheme, the problem that in the prior art, when an operator estimates the length of the needed flexible rope, the error is large, and waste of the flexible rope is caused is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of rope storage, in particular to a flexible rope storage device. Background Art

[0002] Flexible ropes are often used on packaging lines for bundling, packaging, or hoisting materials or equipment. When using the rope, operators estimate the required length based on the object being bundled or other operations. Once the estimated length is obtained, they use scissors to cut the rope.

[0003] Since the operator has a large error in estimating the required length of the flexible rope, the length of the flexible rope used by the operator is much longer than the required length, resulting in a waste of the flexible rope. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a flexible rope storage device to solve the problem in the related art that operators make large errors when estimating the required length of the flexible rope, resulting in waste of the flexible rope.

[0005] The utility model provides a flexible rope storage device, comprising: a box body, provided with a accommodating cavity and an outlet communicated with the accommodating cavity; a mounting shaft, arranged in the accommodating cavity, the flexible rope is wound around the mounting shaft and can rotate relative to the box body, and the extended end of the flexible rope passes through the outlet; a length measuring device, arranged in the accommodating cavity, the length measuring device can measure the length of the flexible rope; a cutting device, arranged at the outlet, the cutting device comprising a driving member and a first cutting knife movably arranged at the outlet, the driving member driving the first cutting knife to move; a controller, the length measuring device is connected to the controller by signal, and the controller is control-connected to the driving member.

[0006] Furthermore, the length measuring device includes a meter wheel and an encoder connected to the meter wheel. The meter wheel is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity and cooperates with the flexible rope. The flexible rope is pulled out and drives the meter wheel to rotate. The encoder is connected to the controller signal.

[0007] Furthermore, a meter wheel is arranged on a side of the installation shaft close to the outlet, and the extended end of the flexible rope passes through the meter wheel and out of the outlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the cutting device further comprises a second cutting knife fixedly arranged at the outlet, and the first cutting knife moves to have a cutting state close to the second cutting knife and a avoiding state away from the second cutting knife.

[0009] Furthermore, the box body includes a base body, a cover body and an insertion rod arranged on the cover body. The mounting shaft is fixedly arranged in the base body. The base body has an opening. The cover body can cover the opening. The insertion rod can be movably inserted into the mounting shaft to make the position of the cover body relative to the base body adjustable.

[0010] Furthermore, a floating bead is floatably provided on the insertion rod, and a positioning hole is provided on the mounting shaft. The floating bead floats to have a connection position extending into the positioning hole and an avoidance position detached from the positioning hole and abutting against the inner wall of the mounting shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, there are multiple positioning holes, which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting shaft. The floating bead can selectively extend into one of the multiple positioning holes to fixedly connect the mounting shaft and the insertion rod.

[0012] Furthermore, the box body includes a base body, a cover body, a connecting rod arranged on the cover body, and a first stop member arranged on the connecting rod. The base body has an opening, the cover body can cover the opening, the mounting shaft is a cylinder body fixedly arranged in the base body, and two second stops are provided on one end of the cylinder body facing the opening. The two second stops are arranged at intervals on the plane where the opening is located, and a long hole is formed between the two second stops. The first stop member passes through the long hole so that the connecting rod can be inserted into the cylinder body. After the first stop member rotates a preset angle, it cooperates with the second stop member.

[0013] Furthermore, the mounting shaft is a first magnetic component, the connecting rod is a second magnetic component, and the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can be magnetically coupled.

[0014] Furthermore, the box body includes a base body and a cover body, the mounting shaft is arranged in the base body, the base body has an opening, the cover body can be covered at the opening, and the cover body is a transparent plate body.

[0015] Applying the technical solution of the present invention, the flexible rope storage device includes: a box body, a mounting shaft, a length measuring device, a cutting device and a controller. The box body has a accommodating chamber and an outlet connected to the accommodating chamber. The mounting shaft is arranged in the accommodating chamber, the flexible rope is wound around the mounting shaft and can rotate relative to the box body, and the protruding end of the flexible rope passes through the outlet. The length measuring device is arranged in the accommodating chamber, and the length measuring device can measure the length of the flexible rope. The cutting device is arranged at the outlet, and the cutting device includes a driving member and a first cutting knife movably arranged at the outlet, and the driving member drives the first cutting knife to move. The length measuring device is connected to the controller signal, and the controller is connected to the driving member for control. In this way, the flexible rope is wound around the mounting shaft, and the protruding end of the flexible rope passes through the outlet. The operator pulls the protruding end of the flexible rope, and the protruding end extends from the outlet, and at this time the length measuring device can measure the pulled-out length of the flexible rope. When the length of the flexible rope measured by the length measuring device reaches a preset length, the length measuring device transmits a signal of the measured length of the flexible rope to the controller. The controller controls the driving member to perform a driving action based on the length signal to drive the first cutting knife to move so that the flexible rope at the outlet can be cut. Through the above arrangement, the pulled-out length of the flexible rope can be measured, and the flexible rope can be cut when the pulled-out length of the flexible rope reaches the preset length, thereby reducing the error between the length of the flexible rope taken and the required length of the flexible rope, and reducing the waste of the flexible rope. Therefore, the technical solution of the present application effectively solves the problem in the related art that the operator makes a large error when estimating the required length of the flexible rope, resulting in waste of the flexible rope. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The drawings constituting part of this application are provided to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are provided to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a flexible cord storage device according to the present invention is shown;

[0018] Figure 2 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the seat body of the flexible cord storage device according to the first embodiment;

[0019] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover body of the first embodiment of the flexible cord storage device;

[0020] Figure 4 Shown Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram of a side view of a second embodiment of a flexible cord storage device.

[0021] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0022] 11. Base; 12. Cover; 13. Connecting rod; 14. First stopper; 15. Accommodating chamber; 16. Exit;

[0023] 21. Mounting shaft; 22. Second stopper; 23. Long hole;

[0024] 30. Length measuring device;

[0025] 41. First cutting knife; 42. Second cutting knife;

[0026] 51. Insert rod; 511. Floating bead;

[0027] 60. Driving parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present invention and its application or use. 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.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0030] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values ​​set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. The technology, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the technology, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be interpreted as being merely exemplary, rather than as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0031] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the flexible rope storage device includes: a box body, a mounting shaft 21, a length measuring device 30, a cutting device, and a controller. The box body has a accommodating chamber 15 and an outlet 16 connected to the accommodating chamber 15. The mounting shaft 21 is disposed in the accommodating chamber 15. The flexible rope is wound around the mounting shaft 21 and can rotate relative to the box body, and the extended end of the flexible rope passes through the outlet 16. The length measuring device 30 is disposed in the accommodating chamber 15 and is capable of measuring the length of the flexible rope. The cutting device is disposed at the outlet 16 and includes a driving member 60 and a first cutting knife 41 movably disposed at the outlet 16. The driving member 60 drives the first cutting knife 41 to move. The length measuring device 30 is connected to the controller for signal communication, and the controller is connected to the driving member 60 for control.

[0032] In this way, the flexible rope is wound around the mounting shaft 21, and the protruding end of the flexible rope is passed through the outlet 16. The operator pulls the protruding end of the flexible rope, and the protruding end extends from the outlet 16, and at this time the length measuring device 30 can measure the pulled-out length of the flexible rope. When the length measuring device 30 measures the pulled-out length of the flexible rope to reach a preset length, the length measuring device 30 transmits the measured length signal of the flexible rope to the controller, and the controller controls the driving member 60 to perform a driving action according to the length signal to drive the first cutting knife 41 to move so that the flexible rope at the outlet 16 can be cut. Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the pulled-out length of the flexible rope can be measured, and the flexible rope can be cut when the pulled-out length of the flexible rope reaches the preset length, thereby reducing the error between the length of the flexible rope taken and the required length of the flexible rope, and reducing the waste of the flexible rope. Therefore, the technical solution of this embodiment effectively solves the problem in the related art that the operator has a large error in estimating the required length of the flexible rope, resulting in waste of the flexible rope.

[0033] It should be noted that the mounting shaft 21 is either fixedly mounted on the housing or rotatably mounted within the housing. When the mounting shaft 21 is fixedly mounted on the housing, the flexible cord is wound around a reel that is rotatably mounted around the mounting shaft 21. When the flexible cord is pulled out, the reel rotates relative to the mounting shaft 21. When the mounting shaft 21 is rotatably mounted within the housing, the flexible cord is wound around the mounting shaft 21. When the flexible cord is pulled out, the mounting shaft 21 rotates relative to the base 11.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the length measuring device 30 includes a meter wheel and an encoder connected to the meter wheel. The meter wheel is rotatably mounted within the housing chamber 15 and is linked to the flexible rope. The flexible rope is pulled out, driving the meter wheel to rotate. The encoder is connected to a controller for signal transmission. This design allows for more accurate measurement of the flexible rope length. The encoder converts the meter wheel's rotation information into an electrical or digital signal, which is transmitted to the controller in real time, ensuring minimal error in measuring the length of the flexible rope. The meter wheel and encoder are simple in structure, making installation and assembly easy.

[0035] In other embodiments, the length measuring device 30 can measure the extended length of the flexible cord without contacting the cord. For example, the length measuring device 30 can use a laser or optical sensor to measure the length of the flexible cord. By directing a laser beam at the extended end of the cord and measuring the time difference between the light emitted from the sensor and its reflection, the distance can be calculated, thereby indirectly determining the length.

[0036] In this embodiment, the base 11 is fixed on the wall to facilitate the operator to take the flexible rope.

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, a meter wheel is disposed on the side of the mounting shaft 21 near the outlet 16, and the extended end of the flexible rope passes through the meter wheel and out of the outlet 16. This arrangement allows the flexible rope to pass smoothly through the meter wheel when it is pulled out, so that the meter wheel can be rotated better when the flexible rope is pulled out, ensuring measurement accuracy. It also facilitates the rapid pulling out and cutting of the flexible rope, improving operational efficiency.

[0038] It should be noted that the flexible rope is placed on the meter wheel, or the flexible rope is wrapped around the meter wheel once and then extends from the outlet 16 .

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the cutting device further includes a second cutting knife 42 fixedly disposed at the outlet 16, and the first cutting knife 41 moves to have a cutting state close to the second cutting knife 42 and a avoiding state away from the second cutting knife 42. By providing the first cutting knife 41 and the second cutting knife 42, the stability of the flexible rope can be ensured when being cut, thereby improving cutting efficiency and safety, reducing the cutting failure rate, and improving work efficiency.

[0040] In this embodiment, the flexible cord storage device further includes a driving member capable of rotating the mounting shaft 21, which drives the mounting shaft 21 to rotate, allowing the flexible cord to extend from the outlet 16. Furthermore, a length measuring device 30 measures the length of the flexible cord extended. When the length of the flexible cord extending from the outlet 16 reaches a predetermined length, a cutting device cuts the flexible cord. This arrangement facilitates quick and safe access to the flexible cord by the operator.

[0041] In the first embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the box body includes a base 11, a cover 12, and an insertion rod 51 disposed on the cover 12. The mounting shaft 21 is fixedly disposed within the base 11. The base 11 has an opening, and the cover 12 can be positioned over the opening. The insertion rod 51 can be movably inserted into the mounting shaft 21, so that the position of the cover 12 relative to the base 11 can be adjusted. This allows the position of the cover 12 relative to the base 11 to be adjusted according to the overall thickness of the flexible cord, reducing the possibility of the flexible cord moving within the base 11 and the possibility of the flexible cord becoming entangled and knotted, making it easier to access the flexible cord, improving ease of use, and increasing work efficiency.

[0042] In this first embodiment, the mounting shaft 21 is fixedly mounted on the housing, and the flexible cord is wound around a reel that is rotatably mounted on the mounting shaft 21. When the flexible cord is pulled out, the reel rotates relative to the mounting shaft 21. The position of the cover 12 relative to the base 11 is adjusted according to the length of the reel. The mounting shaft 21 is a cylindrical body fixedly mounted within the base 11.

[0043] In the first embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a floating bead 511 is provided on the insertion rod 51 in a floating manner, and a positioning hole is provided on the mounting shaft 21. The floating bead 511 floats between a connection position where it extends into the positioning hole, and a retracted position where it is disengaged from the positioning hole and abuts against the inner sidewall of the mounting shaft 21. The cooperation between the floating bead 511 and the positioning hole ensures a more secure connection between the insertion rod 51 and the mounting shaft 21, and also a more secure connection between the cover 12 and the base 11.

[0044] In the first embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, there are multiple positioning holes, and the multiple positioning holes are spaced apart along the axial direction of the installation shaft 21. The floating bead 511 can be selectively inserted into one of the multiple positioning holes to fix the installation shaft 21 with the insertion rod 51. The operator holds the cover body 12 and drives the cover body 12 to move, thereby driving the insertion rod 51 to move, so that the floating bead 511 abuts against the inner side wall of the installation shaft 21. When the cover body 12 is moved to a suitable position relative to the base body 11, the floating bead 511 can be inserted into one of the multiple positioning holes, so that the insertion rod 51 can be fixedly connected to the installation shaft 21, and the cover body 12 can be fixedly connected to the base body 11. The structure of the positioning hole and the floating bead 511 is simple and easy to process.

[0045] In the second embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the box body includes a base 11, a cover 12, a connecting rod 13 provided on the cover 12, and a first stopper 14 provided on the connecting rod 13. The base 11 has an opening, and the cover 12 can be covered at the opening. The mounting shaft 21 is a cylinder fixedly provided in the base 11. Two second stops 22 are provided on one end of the cylinder facing the opening. The two second stops 22 are spaced apart on the plane where the opening is located, and an elongated hole 23 is formed between the two second stops 22. The first stopper 14 passes through the elongated hole 23 so that the connecting rod 13 can be inserted into the cylinder. The first stopper 14 rotates a preset angle and engages with the second stopper 22. This design makes it easier to open and close the cover 12. At the same time, through the cooperation of the stopper, the stability of the cover 12 in the closed state can be ensured, reducing the possibility of the cover 12 detaching from the base 11. The arrangement of the elongated hole 23 and the first stopper 14 makes the stopping cooperation between the first stopper 14 and the second stopper 22 more reliable.

[0046] It should be noted that the difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment lies in the connection method between the cover body 12 and the base body 11 .

[0047] In the second embodiment, the distance between the first stopper 14 and the cover 12 is slightly greater than the thickness of the second stopper 22. A first mark is provided on the cover 12, and a second mark is provided on the base 11. When the first mark and the second mark are aligned, the first stopper 14 corresponds to the elongated hole 23, allowing the cover 12 to be separated from the base 11.

[0048] In the second embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the mounting shaft 21 is a first magnetic member, and the connecting rod 13 is a second magnetic member. The first and second magnetic members can be magnetically engaged. Through the magnetic engagement of the first and second magnetic members, the connection between the cover 12 and the base 11 can be made more reliable, and the cover 12 and the base 11 can be quickly connected and separated, improving the convenience of operation.

[0049] like Figure 1 As shown, the box body includes a base 11 and a cover 12. The mounting shaft 21 is disposed within the base 11. The base 11 has an opening, and the cover 12 can be positioned over the opening. The cover 12 is a transparent plate. The transparent cover 12 allows the operator to visually observe the remaining amount of flexible cord in the box body, avoiding interruptions in operation due to insufficient flexible cord. The transparent cover 12 also facilitates the classification and management of the flexible cords, improving work efficiency and user experience.

[0050] In this embodiment, the transparent plate is an acrylic transparent plate.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it needs to be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional words such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" are usually based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional words do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention; the directional words "inside and outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0052] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature to other devices or features as shown in the figures. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figures. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0053] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first" and "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above words have no special meaning and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible rope storage device, characterized in that: include: A box body having a receiving cavity (15) and an outlet (16) communicating with the receiving cavity (15); a mounting shaft (21) disposed in the accommodating cavity (15); a flexible rope wound around the mounting shaft (21) and capable of rotating relative to the box body; and a protruding end of the flexible rope passing through the outlet (16); a length measuring device (30) disposed in the accommodating cavity (15), wherein the length measuring device (30) is capable of measuring the length of the flexible rope; a cutting device, arranged at the outlet (16), comprising a driving member (60) and a first cutting knife (41) movably arranged at the outlet (16), wherein the driving member (60) drives the first cutting knife (41) to move; A controller is provided, wherein the length measuring device (30) is connected to the controller by signal, and the controller is connected to the driving member (60) by control.

2. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length measuring device (30) includes a meter wheel and an encoder connected to the meter wheel. The meter wheel is rotatably arranged in the accommodating cavity (15) and is linked with the flexible rope. The flexible rope is pulled out and drives the meter wheel to rotate. The encoder is connected to the controller signal.

3. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The meter wheel is arranged on a side of the installation shaft (21) close to the outlet (16), and the extended end of the flexible rope passes through the meter wheel and out of the outlet (16).

4. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that The cutting device further comprises a second cutting knife (42) fixedly arranged at the outlet (16), and the first cutting knife (41) moves to have a cutting state close to the second cutting knife (42) and a avoiding state away from the second cutting knife (42).

5. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body comprises a base body (11), a cover body (12) and an insertion rod (51) arranged on the cover body (12); the installation shaft (21) is fixedly arranged in the base body (11); the base body (11) has an opening; the cover body (12) can cover the opening; the insertion rod (51) can be movably inserted into the installation shaft (21) so that the position of the cover body (12) relative to the base body (11) is adjustable.

6. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A floating bead (511) is provided on the insertion rod (51) in a floating manner, and a positioning hole is provided on the installation shaft (21). The floating bead (511) floats to have a connection position extending into the positioning hole and an escape position detached from the positioning hole and abutting against the inner side wall of the installation shaft (21).

7. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are multiple positioning holes, and the multiple positioning holes are spaced apart along the axial direction of the installation shaft (21). The floating bead (511) can be selectively inserted into one of the multiple positioning holes to fix the installation shaft (21) and the insertion rod (51) in connection.

8. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The box body comprises a base body (11), a cover body (12), a connecting rod (13) arranged on the cover body (12), and a first stopper (14) arranged on the connecting rod (13); the base body (11) has an opening; the cover body (12) can cover the opening; the mounting shaft (21) is a cylinder fixedly arranged in the base body (11); two second stoppers (22) are arranged on one end of the cylinder facing the opening; the two second stoppers (22) are spaced apart on the plane where the opening is located, and a long hole (23) is formed between the two second stoppers (22); the first stopper (14) passes through the long hole (23) so that the connecting rod (13) can be inserted into the cylinder; the first stopper (14) rotates a preset angle and then stops and cooperates with the second stopper (22).

9. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The installation shaft (21) is a first magnetic component, the connecting rod (13) is a second magnetic component, and the first magnetic component and the second magnetic component can be magnetically matched.

10. The flexible cord storage device according to claim 1, wherein: The box body comprises a base body (11) and a cover body (12); the mounting shaft (21) is arranged in the base body (11); the base body (11) has an opening; the cover body (12) can be arranged to cover the opening; and the cover body (12) is a transparent plate body.

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