Automatic board feeding device, packaging equipment and gypsum board production system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic board feeding device, packaging equipment and a gypsum board production system. The automatic plate feeding device comprises a material platform, a material conveying device and a conveying device, wherein the material platform is used for receiving plates; the lifting mechanism can ascend and descend in the vertical direction; the material platform is arranged on the translation mechanism, and the translation mechanism is arranged on the lifting mechanism. Wherein the material platform is arranged to be capable of lifting together with the translation mechanism under the driving of the lifting mechanism, and capable of horizontally moving under the driving of the translation mechanism so as to receive plates. By means of the automatic board feeding device, boards can be automatically conveyed from one position to another designated position, automatic guard board supply can be achieved when gypsum boards are packaged, the supply speed of the guard boards is greatly increased, the phenomenon that a packaging machine stops due to the fact that the guard boards are not supplied in time is avoided, and the manual labor amount is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of gypsum board packaging, and more specifically, to an automatic board loading device, packaging equipment and a gypsum board production system. Background Art

[0002] When packaging gypsum boards, the panels are manually lifted one by one onto the loading platform, where they are then automatically placed onto the gypsum boards by a robotic arm. Each time a panel is used up, packaging stops, and manual work is required to continue loading the panels onto the loading platform. Manual loading is inefficient and time-consuming. During these packaging stops, to maintain production flow, the gypsum boards removed from the finished product stacks are removed by forklifts. Only after the baler begins packaging can the removed boards be reloaded onto the packaging conveyor chain. This increases the workload for the forklift driver, and if the gypsum boards from the finished product stacks are not removed promptly, the stacking stops, requiring manual stacking, further increasing the workload for the workers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention provides an automatic loading device, comprising:

[0004] a material platform configured to receive a plate;

[0005] a lifting mechanism capable of being raised and lowered in a vertical direction; and

[0006] A translation mechanism, wherein the material platform is provided on the translation mechanism, and the translation mechanism is provided on the lifting mechanism;

[0007] The material platform is configured to be able to rise and fall together with the translation mechanism under the drive of the lifting mechanism, and can move horizontally under the drive of the translation mechanism to receive the plate.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, the translation mechanism includes a driving component, a translation transmission mechanism and a slider connected to the translation transmission mechanism, the driving component is configured to drive the slider to move horizontally through the translation transmission mechanism, and the slider is connected to the material platform.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, the translation transmission mechanism includes a lead screw and a nut sleeve, the driving component is connected to the lead screw and is configured to drive the lead screw to rotate, the nut sleeve is arranged outside the lead screw and cooperates with the lead screw thread so that the nut sleeve can translate under the drive of the rotating lead screw, and the slider is connected to the nut sleeve.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the translation mechanism includes multiple translation transmission mechanisms, which are arranged in sequence along the horizontal movement direction of the material platform, and the screws of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms are connected in sequence, and the slider is connected to the nut sleeves of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the automatic loading device further includes two limit switches, the material platform is configured to move horizontally between a first position and a second position, and the two limit switches are configured to be triggered respectively when the translation mechanism moves to the first position and the second position.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, the material platform is configured to be able to move horizontally between a first position and a second position, and when the material platform is in the first position, the first end of the material platform can horizontally extend out of the lifting mechanism so that the material platform is in an extended state; when the material platform moves horizontally from the first position to the second position, the first end of the material platform moves toward a side close to the lifting mechanism so that the material platform can switch to a retracted state;

[0013] A pulley is provided below the first end of the material platform, and the pulley is configured to roll on a support surface when the lifting mechanism descends to a first preset height and the material platform moves horizontally between the second position and the first position.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, the automatic loading device further includes a plate detecting device, and the plate detecting device is configured to control the lifting mechanism to stop lifting when it detects that there is a plate on the material platform during the lifting process of the lifting mechanism.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, the plate detection device includes a photoelectric sensor switch, and the photoelectric sensor switch is configured to be triggered when a plate is detected on the material platform; and / or,

[0016] The lifting mechanism is a hydraulic lifting mechanism.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, the lifting mechanism is provided with a material platform and a translation mechanism; or,

[0018] The lifting mechanism is provided with multiple material platforms and multiple translation mechanisms, and the multiple material platforms and multiple translation mechanisms are connected one-to-one. The multiple material platforms are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction and the arrangement direction is parallel to the horizontal movement direction of the material platform.

[0019] An embodiment of the present application also provides a packaging device, including a baler, a robotic arm and the automatic loading device described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the robotic arm is configured to place the plates on the material platform of the automatic loading device onto the baler.

[0020] An embodiment of the present application further provides a gypsum board production system, comprising the packaging equipment described in any of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the board on the material platform of the automatic loading device of the packaging equipment is set as a gypsum board guard.

[0021] The automatic loading device can automatically transport boards from one location to another, achieving efficient board transportation. It can also automatically supply protective plates when packaging gypsum boards, greatly improving the supply speed of protective plates, avoiding packaging machine downtime caused by untimely protective plate supply, ensuring the continuity and stability of the production line, and reducing manual labor.

[0022] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention can be achieved and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solution of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present application, they are used to explain the technical solution of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solution of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front structural schematic diagram of the automatic board loading device of the present invention when it is in an extended state and lowered;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the top view of the automatic loading device;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A front structural diagram of the automatic loading device when it is in a retracted state and raised;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the top view of the automatic loading device.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 100-Automatic loading device;

[0030] 1-Material platform, 2-Lifting mechanism, 3-Translation mechanism, 31-Drive component, 32-Translation transmission mechanism, 321-Screw, 322-Nut sleeve, 33-Slider, 4-Limit switch, 5-Plate, 6-Pulley, 7-Bearing assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other in any way.

[0032] refer to Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment of the present application provides an automatic loading device 100, comprising a material platform 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a translation mechanism 3. The material platform 1 is configured to receive a plate 5. The material platform 1 is disposed on the translation mechanism 3, and the translation mechanism 3 is disposed on the lifting mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 2 is capable of vertical elevation. The material platform 1 is configured to be able to rise and fall together with the translation mechanism 3 under the drive of the lifting mechanism 2, and is capable of horizontal movement under the drive of the translation mechanism 3, so as to receive a plate 5 from one location and transport the plate 5 to another designated location.

[0033] The automatic loading device 100 can automatically transport sheet materials 5 from one location to another, achieving efficient transport of the sheets 5. When packaging gypsum boards, the automatic loading device 100 can also automatically load protective panels for packaging. After receiving the protective panels from the material platform 1, the automatic loading device 100 automatically transports the protective panels to the designated packaging location through the horizontal movement of the translation mechanism 3 and the vertical movement of the lifting mechanism 2. After completing a loading operation, the translation mechanism 3 and the lifting mechanism 2 cooperate to reset the material platform 1, ready to receive the next batch of sheet materials 5.

[0034] The automatic board loading device 100 can realize automatic supply of protective boards when packaging gypsum boards, greatly improving the supply speed of protective boards, improving board loading efficiency, avoiding the packaging machine shutdown caused by untimely supply of protective boards, ensuring the continuity and stability of the production line, reducing manual labor, and improving packaging efficiency.

[0035] In some exemplary embodiments, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the material platform 1 is configured to be able to move horizontally between a first position and a second position. Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the material platform 1 is in the first position. Driven by the translation mechanism 3, the first end of the material platform 1 can extend horizontally out of the lifting mechanism 2, so that the material platform 1 is in an extended state relative to the lifting mechanism 2. At this time, the material platform 1 can receive the plate 5 (protective plate). When the material platform 1 is in the extended state, the lifting mechanism 2 is lowered to receive the plate 5 from a lower position. When the material platform 1 moves horizontally from the first position to the second position, driven by the translation mechanism 3, the first end of the material platform 1 moves toward the side close to the lifting mechanism 2, so that the material platform 1 can switch to the retracted state. At this time, the material platform 1 and the plate 5 thereon are retracted onto the lifting mechanism 2 together. As shown Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the material platform 1 and the panels 5 thereon are retracted, and the lifting mechanism 2 is raised, allowing the panels 5 to be unloaded and ready for the next process. The translational movement of the translation mechanism 3, combined with the lifting movement of the lifting mechanism 2, switches the material platform 1 between its first and second positions, enabling efficient loading, unloading, and transport of the panels 5 between different locations. When packaging gypsum boards, the panels can be received from a lower position on one side and then transported to a higher position (the designated panel feed position for the baler).

[0036] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the translation mechanism 3 includes a drive component 31, a translation transmission mechanism 32, and a slider 33. The slider 33 is connected to the translation transmission mechanism 32. The drive component 31 is configured to drive the slider 33 to move horizontally via the translation transmission mechanism 32. The drive component 31 may include a servo motor, a stepper motor, or the like. Driven by the drive component 31, the translation transmission mechanism 32 moves horizontally, thereby driving the slider 33 to move horizontally. The slider 33 is connected to the material platform 1, thereby driving the material platform 1 to move horizontally.

[0037] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the translation transmission mechanism 32 includes a lead screw 321 and a nut sleeve 322. The drive component 31 is connected to the lead screw 321, and the nut sleeve 322 is mounted on the outside of the lead screw 321 and threadedly engaged with the lead screw 321. The lead screw 321 is supported at both ends by bearing assemblies 7, which are fixed to the lifting mechanism 2. The rotation of the drive component 31 drives the lead screw 321 to rotate. As the lead screw 321 rotates, the external threads of the lead screw 321 interact with the internal threads of the nut sleeve 322, allowing the nut sleeve 322 to translate horizontally along the axial direction of the lead screw 321 under the drive of the rotating lead screw 321. The slider 33 is connected to the nut sleeve 322. The linear translation of the nut sleeve 322 drives the slider 33 to translate, ultimately achieving horizontal translation of the material platform 1 connected to the slider 33. The threaded engagement between the lead screw 321 and the nut sleeve 322 achieves the conversion from rotational motion to linear motion. It should be understood that the translation transmission mechanism 32 may also be other mechanisms capable of converting rotational motion into linear motion, such as a rack and pinion transmission.

[0038] In some exemplary embodiments, the translation mechanism 3 may include multiple translation transmission mechanisms 32, which are arranged sequentially along the horizontal motion direction of the material platform 1. The lead screws 321 of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms 32 are sequentially connected, and the slider 33 is connected to the nut sleeves 322 of each of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms 32. The translation transmission mechanisms 32 can work together to drive the slider 33 and the material platform 1 to perform horizontal translation. When the drive component 31 rotates the lead screws 321, the slider 33, driven by the nut sleeves 322 of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms 32, can move horizontally, achieving overall horizontal motion of the material platform 1.

[0039] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the automatic loading device 100 also includes two limit switches 4. The material platform 1 can move horizontally between a first position and a second position, and the two limit switches 4 are triggered when the translation mechanism 3 moves to the first position and the second position, respectively. The limit switch 4 can be a travel switch. When the translation mechanism 3 contacts the two travel switches at the first position and the second position, respectively, the travel switch will trigger a signal. This signal will be fed back to the control system, and the control system can stop the movement of the material platform 1 accordingly to ensure that the material platform 1 stops accurately at the first position or the second position. The use of the limit switch 4 ensures that the material platform 1 stops accurately at the predetermined position and prevents the material platform 1 from exceeding the range of motion. It should be understood that the limit switch 4 can also be a proximity switch. When the material platform 1 moves into the sensing range of the proximity switch, the proximity switch will send a signal.

[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, the automatic loading device 100 may further include a plate detection device. This device is configured to control the lifting mechanism 2 to stop lifting when it detects a plate 5 on the material platform 1 during its ascent, ensuring that the plate 5 is not damaged by continued ascent. The plate detection device can be mounted above or to the side of the material platform 1. When the plate detection device detects a plate 5 on the material platform 1, it sends a signal to the control system, which controls the driver of the lifting mechanism 2 to stop its ascent.

[0041] In some exemplary embodiments, the plate detection device may include a photoelectric sensor switch configured to be triggered upon detecting the presence of a plate on the material platform 1. Upon receiving the trigger signal, the control system controls the lifting mechanism 2 to stop ascending. It should be understood that the plate detection device may also include a proximity sensor, ultrasonic sensor, or the like, which can similarly detect the presence of a plate 5 on the material platform 1.

[0042] In some exemplary embodiments, the lifting mechanism 2 may be a hydraulic lifting mechanism. It should be understood that the lifting mechanism 2 may also be a pneumatic or electric lifting mechanism.

[0043] In some exemplary embodiments, a material platform 1 and a translation mechanism 3 are provided on the lifting mechanism 2, or Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a plurality of material platforms 1 and a plurality of translation mechanisms 3 are provided on the lifting mechanism 2, and the plurality of material platforms 1 and the plurality of translation mechanisms 3 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence. Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiment, two material platforms 1 and two translation mechanisms 3 are provided on the lifting mechanism 2. Each material platform 1 is connected to a translation mechanism 3, and each material platform 1 can move independently. The multiple material platforms 1 are arranged in a horizontal direction parallel to the horizontal movement direction of the material platforms 1. The provision of multiple material platforms 1 improves the efficiency of conveying the plates 5.

[0044] In some exemplary embodiments, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a pulley 6 is provided below the first end of the material platform 1. Pulley 6 is configured to roll on the support surface when the lifting mechanism 2 descends to a first predetermined height and the material platform 1 moves horizontally between the second and first positions. Pulley 6 provides support for the material platform 1 and reduces friction during its movement.

[0045] The present application also provides a packaging device, comprising a baler, a robotic arm, and the automatic loading device 100 according to any of the aforementioned embodiments. The robotic arm is configured to place the sheet material 5 on the material platform 1 of the automatic loading device 100 onto the baler for packaging.

[0046] The present invention also provides a gypsum board production system, including the packaging equipment described in the preceding embodiments. The board 5 on the material platform 1 of the automatic loading device 100 of the packaging equipment is configured as a gypsum board cover. The gypsum board cover is transported to a designated location by the automatic loading device 100 of the present invention, where a robotic arm grabs the cover for packaging the gypsum board.

[0047] The automatic loading device 100 operates as follows: first, the lifting mechanism 2 is lowered to a first preset height. Then, the translation mechanism 3 and the material platform 1 are moved horizontally from the second position to the first, extended position (controlled by two limit switches 4). A forklift is then used to place the protective plate on the material platform 1. Next, the translation mechanism 3 and the material platform 1 are moved horizontally from the first position to the second, retracted position. Finally, the lifting mechanism 2 is raised to a designated position and stopped (the plate detection device controls the raised position), and the packaging process begins.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", "side", "relative", "four corners", "periphery", "'mouth'-shaped structure", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing "this" utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure referred to has a specific orientation, is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connection," "direct connection," "indirect connection," "fixed connection," "installation," and "assembly" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. The terms "installation," "connection," and "fixed connection" may refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] Although the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are as described above, the contents described are merely embodiments adopted to facilitate understanding of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs may make any modifications and changes in the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed in the present invention. However, the scope of patent protection of the present invention shall still be defined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. An automatic loading device, characterized in that: include: a material platform configured to receive a plate; A lifting mechanism capable of lifting and lowering in a vertical direction; and A translation mechanism, wherein the material platform is provided on the translation mechanism, and the translation mechanism is provided on the lifting mechanism; The material platform is configured to be able to rise and fall together with the translation mechanism under the drive of the lifting mechanism, and can move horizontally under the drive of the translation mechanism to receive the plate.

2. The automatic loading device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation mechanism includes a driving component, a translation transmission mechanism and a slider connected to the translation transmission mechanism. The driving component is configured to drive the slider to move horizontally through the translation transmission mechanism. The slider is connected to the material platform.

3. The automatic loading device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The translation transmission mechanism includes a lead screw and a nut sleeve. The driving component is connected to the lead screw and is configured to drive the lead screw to rotate. The nut sleeve is arranged outside the lead screw and cooperates with the lead screw thread so that the nut sleeve can translate under the drive of the rotating lead screw. The slider is connected to the nut sleeve.

4. The automatic loading device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The translation mechanism includes multiple translation transmission mechanisms, which are arranged in sequence along the horizontal movement direction of the material platform, and the lead screws of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms are connected in sequence, and the slider is connected to the nut sleeves of the multiple translation transmission mechanisms.

5. The automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes two limit switches. The material platform is configured to move horizontally between a first position and a second position. The two limit switches are configured to be triggered respectively when the translation mechanism moves to the first position and the second position.

6. The automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The material platform is configured to be able to move horizontally between a first position and a second position, and when the material platform is in the first position, the first end of the material platform can horizontally extend out of the lifting mechanism so that the material platform is in an extended state; when the material platform moves horizontally from the first position to the second position, the first end of the material platform moves toward a side close to the lifting mechanism so that the material platform can switch to a retracted state; A pulley is provided below the first end of the material platform, and the pulley is configured to roll on a support surface when the lifting mechanism descends to a first preset height and the material platform moves horizontally between the second position and the first position.

7. The automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a plate detection device, which is configured to control the lifting mechanism to stop rising when it detects that there is a plate on the material platform during the lifting process of the lifting mechanism.

8. The automatic loading device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The plate detection device includes a photoelectric sensor switch, and the photoelectric sensor switch is configured to be triggered when detecting the presence of a plate on the material platform; and / or, The lifting mechanism is a hydraulic lifting mechanism.

9. The automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism is provided with a material platform and a translation mechanism; or, The lifting mechanism is provided with multiple material platforms and multiple translation mechanisms, and the multiple material platforms and multiple translation mechanisms are connected one-to-one. The multiple material platforms are arranged in sequence along the horizontal direction and the arrangement direction is parallel to the horizontal movement direction of the material platform.

10. A packaging device, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a baler, a robotic arm and the automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the robotic arm is configured to place the plates on the material platform of the automatic loading device onto the baler.

11. A gypsum board production system, characterized in that: The packaging equipment according to claim 10 is provided, wherein the board on the material platform of the automatic loading device of the packaging equipment is set as a gypsum board guard.

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