Conveying mechanism

Abstract

A conveying mechanism comprises a conveying rack, a clamping assembly, a translation assembly and a driving assembly, the translation assembly is installed on the conveying rack and arranged in the transverse direction of the conveying rack, and the clamping assembly is assembled on the conveying rack in a sliding mode and arranged in the longitudinal direction of the conveying rack; the driving assembly is arranged below the conveying rack, is in transmission connection with the clamping assembly and is used for driving the clamping assembly to clamp a product placed on the translation assembly; wherein the clamping assembly comprises a clamping support, follow-up structures and a first motor, the first motor is arranged on the clamping support and located on the side, away from the translation assembly, of the clamping support, and the follow-up structures are arranged at the two ends of the clamping support and are in transmission connection with the first motor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of feeding devices, in particular to a conveying mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the real-world operations of businesses and factory machining, some workpieces require manual loading and unloading, increasing labor intensity and reducing efficiency. Consequently, businesses are increasingly demanding mechanization, gradually shifting from semi-automation to automation. However, most conveyor mechanisms currently on the market lack space restrictions on either side of the conveyor area, leading to uncontrolled movement of products on the conveyor, resulting in low transmission accuracy and unreliable transmission. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model provides a conveying mechanism, which can overcome the random movement of products on the translation component through the clamping component, and realize accurate conveying of products to a set position, has a simple structure and high transmission accuracy.

[0004] The utility model provides a conveying mechanism, comprising a conveying frame, a clamping assembly, a translation assembly and a driving assembly, wherein the translation assembly is mounted on the conveying frame and arranged along the transverse direction of the conveying frame, the clamping assembly is slidably assembled on the conveying frame and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame, the driving assembly is arranged below the conveying frame and is in transmission connection with the clamping assembly, and is used to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the product placed on the translation assembly;

[0005] Among them, the clamping assembly includes a clamping bracket, a follower structure and a first motor. The first motor is arranged on the clamping bracket and is located on a side away from the translation assembly. The follower structure is arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket and is transmission-connected to the first motor.

[0006] In the transmission mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly also includes a transmission belt, the follower structure includes a first follower wheel and a second follower wheel, the first follower wheel and the second follower wheel are respectively arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket, the first driving wheel is connected to the output shaft of the first motor, and the transmission belt is connected to the first driving wheel, the first follower wheel and the second follower wheel.

[0007] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping assembly further includes a first follower roller and a second follower roller, the first follower roller is arranged on the outside of the first follower wheel, and the second follower roller is arranged on the outside of the second follower wheel.

[0008] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping bracket includes a first mounting bracket and a clamping bracket extending in a transverse direction, the first mounting bracket is arranged on a side of the clamping bracket away from the translation assembly, and the first motor is mounted on the first mounting bracket.

[0009] In the transmission mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping bracket also includes a first driving frame and a first connecting frame on which the follower structure is installed, the first connecting frame is connected to both ends of the clamping frame, and the first driving frame is connected to the lower end of the clamping frame for transmission connection with the driving assembly.

[0010] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the translation assembly includes a balancing platform, a translation slider and a second motor. The balancing platform is installed on the conveying frame and is located above the driving assembly. The translation slider is slidably installed in the balancing platform. The second motor is used to drive the translation slider to move the product placed on the balancing platform.

[0011] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the translation assembly includes a first guide assembly, a movable slide groove is formed in the middle of the balancing platform, the first guide assembly is installed at the lower end of the balancing platform, and the translation slider is slidably installed in the movable slide groove and connected to the first guide assembly.

[0012] In the transmission mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the translation assembly includes a first pulley, a second pulley and a translation belt, the first pulley is connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second pulley is installed on the balancing platform and is located on the other side of the second motor, and the translation belt is connected to the translation slider, the first pulley and the second pulley.

[0013] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the driving assembly includes a third motor, a second guide assembly and a screw assembly, the screw assembly and the second guide assembly are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame, the clamping bracket is connected to the screw assembly and the second guide assembly, and the third motor is transmission-connected to the screw assembly.

[0014] In the conveying mechanism of one embodiment of the present invention, the conveying mechanism further includes a detection component, which is arranged on the translation component and is used to detect the placement status of the product placed on the translation component.

[0015] The technical solution provided by the embodiments of the present application may include the following beneficial effects: The present application designs a conveying mechanism, including a conveying frame, a clamping assembly, a translation assembly and a drive assembly. The translation assembly is arranged along the transverse direction of the conveying frame, and the clamping assembly is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame. The drive assembly is used to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the product placed on the translation assembly to prevent the product on the translation assembly from moving at will, so that the product can be accurately transported to the set position, effectively reducing the use of labor, saving costs, and having a simple structure and high transmission accuracy.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. 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.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a transmission mechanism and a product provided in one embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the product and conveying mechanism;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism in FIG.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial schematic diagram of the clamping assembly in FIG.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partially exploded view of the clamping assembly;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the translation component in;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the drive assembly installed on the conveyor frame.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 100. Conveyor rack;

[0027] 20. Translation assembly; 21. Translation slider; 22. Rolling bar; 23. Balance platform; 24. Second motor; 25. First pulley; 26. Second pulley; 27. First guide assembly;

[0028] 30. Clamping assembly; 30a. First clamping assembly; 30b. Second clamping assembly; 31. Clamping bracket; 311. Clamping frame; 312. First mounting frame; 313. First driving frame; 314. First connecting frame; 32. Follower structure; 321. First follower wheel; 322. Second follower wheel; 323. First follower roller; 324. Second follower roller; 33. First motor; 331. First driving wheel;

[0029] 40. Drive assembly; 41. Third motor; 42. Second guide assembly; 43. Screw assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] 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 part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. 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.

[0031] It should also be understood that the terms used in this specification of the present invention are only for the purpose of describing specific realities. In the description of this application, 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" and the like, indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0032] The following describes some embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features therein may be combined with each other.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, the present application provides a conveying mechanism, including a conveying frame 100, a clamping assembly 30, a translation assembly 20 and a driving assembly 40. The translation assembly 20 is installed on the conveying frame 100 and is arranged along the transverse direction of the conveying frame 100. The clamping assembly 30 is slidably assembled on the conveying frame 100 and is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame 100. The driving assembly 40 is arranged below the conveying frame 100 and is transmission-connected to the clamping assembly 30, and is used to drive the clamping assembly 30 to clamp the product placed on the translation assembly 20 to prevent the product on the translation assembly 20 from moving at will, so that the product can be accurately transported to the set position, effectively reducing the use of labor, saving costs, and having a simple structure and high transmission accuracy.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the clamping assembly 30 includes a first clamping assembly 30a and a second clamping assembly 30b, which are respectively installed on both sides of the translation assembly 20 and can move in the same or opposite directions under the control of the driving assembly 40, and are used to clamp or unclamp the product placed on the translation assembly 20.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, the first clamping assembly 30a and the second clamping assembly 30b both include a clamping bracket 31, a follower structure 32 and a first motor 33. The first motor 33 is arranged on the clamping bracket 31 and is located on the side away from the translation assembly 20. The follower structure 32 is arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket 31 and is transmission-connected to the first motor 33, so that the first motor 33 can drive the follower structure 32 to rotate, thereby driving the product to move in the lateral direction, avoiding relative movement between the peripheral side of the product and the clamping bracket 31, and at the same time preventing damage to the product due to friction caused by relative movement. The clamping operation is also relatively stable, which is conducive to stable transportation of the product.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the clamping assembly 30 also includes a transmission belt, and the follower structure 32 includes a first follower wheel 321 and a second follower wheel 322. The first follower wheel 321 and the second follower wheel 322 are respectively arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket 31. The output shaft of the first motor 33 is connected to the first driving wheel 331. The transmission belt is connected to the first driving wheel 331, the first follower wheel 321 and the second follower wheel 322 for transmission, which can drive the product to move in the lateral direction of the conveying frame 100, avoid the product from moving randomly on the translation assembly 20, facilitate the product to be transported to the set position, and improve the conveying efficiency of the conveying mechanism.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the clamping assembly 30 also includes a first follower roller 323 and a second follower roller 324. The first follower roller 323 is arranged on the outside of the first follower wheel 321, and the second follower roller 324 is arranged on the outside of the second follower wheel 322, which are used to guide the input or output of the product to achieve precise transmission.

[0038] In an optional embodiment, the clamping bracket 31 includes a first mounting bracket 312 and a clamping bracket 311 extending in a transverse direction. The first mounting bracket 312 is arranged on a side of the clamping bracket 311 away from the translation assembly 20 , and the first motor 33 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 312 .

[0039] Illustratively, the length of the clamping frame 311 is adapted to the length of the translation assembly 20 so as to better clamp the product placed on the translation assembly 20 and achieve precise delivery.

[0040] In an optional embodiment, the first mounting frame 312 has a first accommodating space, the first motor 33 is fixed on the upper end surface of the first mounting frame 312, the output shaft of the first motor 33 extends from the upper end surface of the first mounting frame 312 to the first accommodating space, the first driving wheel 331 is rotatably installed in the first accommodating space, and the transmission belt is passed through the first accommodating space and connected to the first driving wheel 331, the first follower wheel 321 and the second follower wheel 322.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, the clamping bracket 31 also includes a first driving frame 313 and a first connecting frame 314 equipped with a follower structure 32, the first connecting frame 314 is connected to both ends of the clamping frame 311, and the first driving frame 313 is connected to the lower end of the clamping frame 311 for transmission connection with the driving assembly 40.

[0042] Exemplarily, the first follower wheel 321 and the first follower roller 323 are arranged at intervals on the first connecting frame 314, and one end of the first connecting frame 314 is connected to the clamping frame 311, that is, the two ends of the clamping frame 311 are respectively connected to a first connecting frame 314, and each first connecting frame 314 is installed with a first follower wheel 321 and a first follower roller 323 at intervals.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the clamping frame 311 has a hollow structure to reduce the weight of the clamping frame 311 and make the conveying mechanism lighter.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the translation assembly 20 includes a balancing platform 23, a translation slider 21 and a second motor 24. The balancing platform 23 is installed on the conveying frame 100 and is located above the driving assembly 40. The translation slider 21 is slidably installed in the balancing platform 23. The second motor 24 is used to drive the translation slider 21 to move the product placed on the balancing platform 23. It has a simple structure, light weight, low vibration and high conveying stability.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the translation assembly 20 includes rolling strips 22, which are arranged on both sides of the translation slider 21. The upward protrusion height of the translation slider 21 is adapted to the height of the rolling strips 22, so that the product can be stably placed on the rolling strips 22 and the translation slider 21.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the translation assembly 20 includes a first guide assembly 27, a movable slide groove is formed in the middle of the balancing platform 23, the first guide assembly 27 is installed at the lower end of the balancing platform 23, and the translation slider 21 is slidably installed in the movable slide groove and connected to the first guide assembly 27, so that the translation slider 21 can move along the guide direction of the first guide assembly 27.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the translation assembly 20 includes a first pulley 25, a second pulley 26 and a translation belt, the first pulley 25 is connected to the output shaft of the second motor 24, the second pulley 26 is installed on the balancing platform 23 and is located on the other side of the second motor 24, and the translation belt is connected to the translation slider 21, the first pulley 25 and the second pulley 26, so that the second motor 24 can drive the translation slider 21 to move along the guide direction of the first guide assembly 27 through the translation belt, thereby driving the product placed on the balancing platform 23 to move.

[0048] In an optional embodiment, the driving assembly 40 includes a third motor 41, a second guide assembly 42 and a screw assembly 43. The screw assembly 43 and the second guide assembly 42 are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame 100. The clamping bracket 31 is connected to the screw assembly 43 and the second guide assembly 42. The third motor 41 is in transmission connection with the screw assembly 43, and is used to drive the first clamping assembly 30a and the second clamping assembly 30b to move in the same or opposite directions, so that the product placed on the translation assembly 20 can be clamped or unclamped.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes a detection assembly, disposed on the translation assembly 20, for detecting the placement of products placed on the translation assembly 20, enabling the translation assembly 20 to transfer the products based on the product placement information detected by the detection assembly. The product placement information may include information about whether a product is present on the translation assembly 20 or status information such as whether the product placement status on the translation assembly 20 is abnormal, and is not limited in this application.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the detection component includes but is not limited to a camera and an infrared sensor.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections. They can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. They can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. They can refer to internal communication between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0053] The disclosure above provides many different embodiments or examples for realizing the different structures of the present application. In order to simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and settings of specific examples are described above. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present application. In addition, the present application may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples, and such repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present application provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0054] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A transmission mechanism, characterized in that: The conveyor comprises a conveyor frame, a clamping assembly, a translation assembly, and a driving assembly. The translation assembly is mounted on the conveyor frame and arranged along the transverse direction of the conveyor frame. The clamping assembly is slidably assembled on the conveyor frame and arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveyor frame. The driving assembly is arranged below the conveyor frame and is in transmission connection with the clamping assembly, and is used to drive the clamping assembly to clamp the product placed on the translation assembly. Among them, the clamping assembly includes a clamping bracket, a follower structure and a first motor. The first motor is arranged on the clamping bracket and is located on a side away from the translation assembly. The follower structure is arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket and is transmission-connected to the first motor.

2. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that The clamping assembly also includes a transmission belt, and the follower structure includes a first follower wheel and a second follower wheel, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the clamping bracket. The output shaft of the first motor is connected to a first driving wheel, and the transmission belt is connected to the first driving wheel, the first follower wheel and the second follower wheel.

3. The transmission mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that The clamping assembly further includes a first follower roller and a second follower roller, wherein the first follower roller is arranged on the outside of the first follower wheel, and the second follower roller is arranged on the outside of the second follower wheel.

4. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping bracket includes a first mounting bracket and a clamping bracket extending in a transverse direction. The first mounting bracket is arranged on a side of the clamping bracket away from the translation assembly. The first motor is mounted on the first mounting bracket.

5. The transmission mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that The clamping bracket also includes a first driving frame and a first connecting frame installed with the follower structure, the first connecting frame is connected to both ends of the clamping frame, and the first driving frame is connected to the lower end of the clamping frame for transmission connection with the driving assembly.

6. The transmission mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The translation assembly includes a balancing platform, a translation slider and a second motor. The balancing platform is installed on the conveyor frame and is located above the drive assembly. The translation slider is slidably installed in the balancing platform. The second motor is used to drive the translation slider to move the product placed on the balancing platform.

7. The conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The translation assembly includes a first guide assembly, a movable slide groove is formed in the middle of the balancing platform, the first guide assembly is installed at the lower end of the balancing platform, and the translation slider is slidably installed in the movable slide groove and connected to the first guide assembly.

8. The conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The translation assembly includes a first pulley, a second pulley and a translation belt. The first pulley is connected to the output shaft of the second motor. The second pulley is installed on the balancing platform and is located on the other side of the second motor. The translation belt is connected to the translation slider, the first pulley and the second pulley.

9. The conveying mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The driving assembly includes a third motor, a second guide assembly and a screw assembly. The screw assembly and the second guide assembly are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the conveying frame. The clamping bracket is connected to the screw assembly and the second guide assembly. The third motor is in transmission connection with the screw assembly.

10. The conveying mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The conveying mechanism further includes a detection component, which is disposed on the translation component and is used to detect the placement of the product placed on the translation component.

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