Steering device and sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a steering device and a sorting machine, and relates to the technical field of sorting equipment. The steering device comprises a mounting main body, a striking piece and a telescopic device. The attachment body is attached to the conveyor line. One end of the striking piece is rotatably connected to the mounting main body; the telescopic device is provided with a main body part and a telescopic piece which stretches out and draws back relative to the main body part, the main body part is rotatably connected to the mounting main body, the telescopic piece is rotatably connected to the striking piece, and the joint of the telescopic piece on the striking piece and the joint of the striking piece on the mounting main body are spaced; and the telescopic piece is used for driving the striking piece to rotate relative to the mounting main body to strike the conveyed object when extending relative to the main body part, and is also used for driving the striking piece to move away from the conveying line when retracting relative to the main body part. The sorting machine provided by the utility model adopts the steering device. The steering device and the sorting machine provided by the utility model can realize steering conveying of conveyed objects on a one-way conveying line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment technology, and more specifically, to a steering device and a sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Conveyor belts are widely used in various conveying devices and automated equipment, and they are very effective in transporting and handling goods, greatly saving manpower and improving efficiency.

[0003] However, due to the unidirectional nature of conveyor belts, most conveyor belts can only achieve unidirectional transmission. It is quite difficult to make a single conveyor belt turn the transported items, such as a fruit cup. It is even more difficult to make items on a single conveyor belt turn multiple times. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem solved by this invention is how to achieve the turning and conveying of fruit cups on a unidirectional conveyor line.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0006] This utility model provides a steering device applied to the conveyor line of a sorting machine to achieve steering of the conveyed materials on the conveyor line. The steering device includes:

[0007] The mounting body is installed on the conveyor line;

[0008] The striking component is rotatably connected at one end to the mounting body;

[0009] A telescopic device has a main body and a telescopic member that extends and retracts relative to the main body. The main body is rotatably connected to a mounting body, and the telescopic member is rotatably connected to a striking member. The connection point of the telescopic member to the striking member is spaced apart from the connection point of the striking member to the mounting body. The telescopic member is used to drive the striking member to rotate relative to the mounting body to strike the conveyed object when it extends relative to the main body, and is also used to drive the striking member away from the conveyor line when it retracts relative to the main body.

[0010] The advantages of the steering device provided by this utility model compared to the prior art include:

[0011] When a conveyor line transports items in a unidirectional manner, a steering device can be installed on the conveyor line by mounting the main body on the side of the line. When the item is transported to the steering device, the main body controls the extension of a telescopic component, which drives a striking component to rotate and strike the item, causing it to deviate from its original transport direction and thus achieving steering. Based on this, the steering device can be used to achieve steering transport of fruit cups on a unidirectional conveyor line.

[0012] It is worth noting that since the fruit cup is a container for holding fruits and vegetables, and the striking component does not directly act on the fruits and vegetables when striking the fruit cup, the fruits and vegetables will not be damaged even if the striking method is used.

[0013] In other execution methods, the rotation of the striking component can be controlled in advance so that the striking component is located on the conveying path of the conveyed object. In this case, the conveying direction of the conveyed object can be changed by the obstruction and intervention of the striking component, and the steering drive of the conveyed object can also be realized.

[0014] Optionally, the mounting body has a plurality of spaced first mounting holes; the striking member is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the first mounting holes.

[0015] Optionally, the steering device further includes a limiting member detachably connected to at least one of the first mounting holes and used to abut the free end of the striking member when the telescopic member is retracted to a preset state.

[0016] Optionally, the limiting member includes a connecting part and a limiting part; the connecting part has a plurality of waist-shaped holes, and the plurality of waist-shaped holes correspond to a plurality of the first mounting holes respectively, so as to allow the connecting part to be connected to the mounting body; the limiting part is set at an angle to the connecting part and is used to abut against the striking member.

[0017] Optionally, the striking member has a plurality of second mounting holes, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the striking member; the telescopic member is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the second mounting holes.

[0018] Optionally, the striking element has a side for striking the conveyed object, and the side is provided with a flexible pad.

[0019] Optionally, the striking component includes a striking body and a rotating connecting part, the rotating connecting part being disposed at one end of the striking body, and the rotating connecting part being rotatably engaged with the mounting body.

[0020] Optionally, the steering device further includes a detection switch, which is disposed on the mounting body and is used to detect the conveyed object on the conveyor line to control the extension member to extend relative to the main body.

[0021] Optionally, the main body is a cylinder structure.

[0022] A sorting machine includes the aforementioned steering device.

[0023] The sorting machine provided by this utility model adopts the above-mentioned steering device. The beneficial effects of this sorting machine compared with the prior art are the same as the beneficial effects of the steering device provided above compared with the prior art, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the steering device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the steering device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the steering device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the steering device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the steering device provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0030] Icons: 10-Steering device; 100-Mounting body; 110-First mounting hole; 200-Impacting component; 201-Second mounting hole; 210-Impacting body; 220-Rotating connection; 300-Telescopic device; 310-Main body; 320-Telescopic component; 400-Limiting component; 410-Connecting part; 411-Oval hole; 420-Limiting part; 500-Detection switch; 600-Flexible pad. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0032] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0037] This application provides a sorting machine for conveying and sorting fruits and vegetables. In this embodiment, the sorting machine has at least one unidirectional conveyor line, specifically a single conveyor belt conveying goods in a straight line. To enable the redirection of the conveyed items on the unidirectional conveyor line, the sorting machine further includes a steering device 10, located on one side of the conveyor line, for driving the redirection of the conveyed items on the conveyor line, thereby changing the conveying direction of the items.

[0038] In this embodiment, please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3The steering device 10 includes a mounting body 100, an impact member 200, and a telescopic device 300. The mounting body 100 is mounted on the conveyor line and positioned close to the conveyor surface. One end of the impact member 200 is rotatably connected to the mounting body 100. When the impact member 200 rotates relative to the mounting body 100, it can rotate onto the conveyor surface of the conveyor line to facilitate impacting the conveyed object and thus achieving steering of the conveyed object; alternatively, the impact member 200 can rotate onto the conveyor surface in advance to guide the conveyed object through obstruction, thereby changing the conveying direction of the object and achieving steering of the object. The telescopic device 300 has a main body 310 and a telescopic member 320 that extends and retracts relative to the main body 310. The main body 310 is rotatably connected to the mounting body 100, and the telescopic member 320 is rotatably connected to the striking member 200. The connection point of the telescopic member 320 on the striking member 200 is spaced apart from the connection point of the striking member 200 on the mounting body 100. The telescopic member 320 is used to drive the striking member 200 to rotate relative to the mounting body 100 to strike the conveyed object when it extends relative to the main body 310, and also to drive the striking member 200 away from the conveyor line when it retracts relative to the main body 310. Figure 2 The arrow in the image indicates the direction of rotation of the striking component 200 when the telescopic component 320 extends; while Figure 3 This is the state after the striking part 200 has rotated.

[0039] As described above, when the conveyor line transports the conveyed object in a unidirectional manner, the steering device 10 can be installed on the conveyor line by mounting the main body 100 on the side of the conveyor line. When the conveyed object is transported to the steering device 10, the main body 310 controls the extension member 320 to extend, and the extension member 320 drives the striking member 200 to rotate and strike the conveyed object, thereby causing the conveyed object to deviate from its original transport direction and realizing the steering drive of the conveyed object. Based on this, by setting up the steering device 10, the steering transport of fruit cups on a unidirectional conveyor line can be realized.

[0040] It is worth noting that since the fruit cup is a container for holding fruits and vegetables, and the striking part 200 does not directly act on the fruits and vegetables when striking the fruit cup, the fruits and vegetables will not be damaged even if the striking method is used.

[0041] In other execution methods, the striking element 200 can be rotated in advance so that it is positioned on the conveying path of the conveyed object. In this case, the conveying direction of the conveyed object can be changed by the obstruction and intervention of the striking element 200, and the steering drive of the conveyed object can also be realized.

[0042] Optionally, the mounting body 100 has multiple spaced first mounting holes 110; the striking member 200 is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the first mounting holes 110. That is, the striking member 200 can be adjusted in its mounting position on the mounting body 100 according to actual needs, so that the striking member 200 can adapt to the conveyed objects on the conveyor line and efficiently realize the turning and conveying of the conveyed objects.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the main body 310 is positioned at the middle of the area where the plurality of first mounting holes 110 are located. Please refer to the reference document. Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the end of the striking member 200 is assembled with the first mounting hole 110 at different positions, the rotation direction of the striking member 200 can be adjusted. For example, in... Figure 4 In this configuration, the end of the striking member 200 is fitted with the first mounting hole 110 located on the right side. When the telescopic member 320 extends, the striking member 200 rotates clockwise to strike the conveyed object. Figure 4 The middle arrow indicates the direction of rotation of the striking component 200 when the telescopic component 320 extends. And in... Figure 5 In the illustrated configuration, the end of the striking member 200 is fitted into the first mounting hole 110 located on the left side. When the telescopic member 320 extends, the striking member 200 rotates counterclockwise to strike the conveyed object. Figure 5 The middle arrow indicates the rotation direction of the striking component 200 when the telescopic component 320 extends. Based on this, the striking direction of the striking component 200 can be adjusted according to actual needs, thereby achieving multi-directional steering and conveying control to meet diverse conveying requirements.

[0044] In addition, in this embodiment, the steering device 10 further includes a limiting member 400, which is detachably connected to at least one first mounting hole 110 and is used to abut the free end of the striking member 200 when the telescopic member is retracted to a preset state. The preset state can refer to the state when the telescopic member 320 is fully retracted into the main body 310. The limiting member 400 serves two purposes: firstly, it facilitates limiting the striking member 200, thereby easily determining the initial position of the striking member 200, and thus precisely controlling the extension of the telescopic member 320 to accurately control the striking member 200 to strike the conveyed object; secondly, it also provides a trigger point for the main body 310 to stop retracting the telescopic member 320, facilitating control of the telescopic member 320.

[0045] It should be understood that in other embodiments of this application, the limiting member 400 may also be omitted.

[0046] Furthermore, the limiting member 400 includes a connecting portion 410 and a limiting portion 420. The connecting portion 410 has multiple oblong holes 411, each corresponding to a plurality of first mounting holes 110, for connecting the connecting portion 410 to the mounting body 100. The limiting portion 420 is angled to the connecting portion 410 and is used to abut against the striking member 200. When the oblong holes 411 correspond to the first mounting holes 110, bolts or other connecting members can pass through the oblong holes 411 and the first mounting holes 110 to connect the connecting portion 410 to the mounting body 100. The oblong holes 411 allow adjustment of the orientation of the connecting portion 410 on the mounting portion, thereby adjusting the angle of the limiting portion 420. This facilitates surface contact between the limiting portion 420 and the striking member 200, ensuring the stable limiting of the striking member 200 and preventing damage to both the limiting portion 420 and the striking member 200.

[0047] In this embodiment, the striking member 200 has multiple second mounting holes 201, which are spaced apart along the extension direction of the striking member 200. The telescopic member 320 is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the second mounting holes 201. When the telescopic member 320 is connected to different second mounting holes 201, the distance between the connection point of the telescopic member 320 on the striking member 200 and the connection point of the striking member 200 on the mounting body 100 changes. Based on this, the rotation amplitude of the striking member 200 can be adjusted. For example, when the telescopic member 320 is connected to the second mounting hole 201 furthest from the connection point of the striking member 200 on the mounting body 100, the rotation amplitude of the striking member 200 is smaller when the telescopic member 320 is fully extended; while when the telescopic member 320 is connected to the second mounting hole 201 closest to the connection point of the striking member 200 on the mounting body 100, the telescopic member 320 is fully extended, and the rotation amplitude of the striking member 200 is larger. Furthermore, when the striking component 200 rotates at a large amplitude, the rotating speed of the striking component 200 is high during the extension of the telescopic component 320, which can provide a larger striking force, which is beneficial for the turning and conveying of larger and heavier conveyed objects.

[0048] To prevent damage to the conveyed object and the striking element 200 during the striking process, in this embodiment, the striking element 200 has a side for striking the conveyed object, and a flexible pad 600 is provided on the side. The flexible pad 600 can be made of a flexible material, such as rubber, foam, or cork.

[0049] In this embodiment, the striking component 200 includes a striking body 210 and a rotating connecting portion 220. The rotating connecting portion 220 is located at one end of the striking body 210 and is rotatably engaged with the mounting body 100. The rotating connecting portion 220 is located on one side of the end of the striking body 210, making the striking component 200 generally L-shaped. This facilitates the assembly and installation of the striking component 200 with the mounting body 100. Furthermore, by adding the connecting portion 410, it avoids the need for mounting holes on the striking body 210, thus ensuring the overall strength of the striking body 210 and improving its service life.

[0050] In this embodiment, the steering device 10 further includes a detection switch 500, which is mounted on the mounting body 100 and is used to detect the conveyed object on the conveyor line to control the extension of the telescopic member relative to the main body 310. The detection switch 500 can be a photoelectric switch or an infrared detection device, etc. Additionally, in this embodiment, the main body 310 is a cylinder structure. It should be understood that the main body 310 can also adopt a hydraulic cylinder or a motor drive structure, etc.

[0051] In summary, the steering device 10 and sorting machine provided in this embodiment can be mounted on the conveyor line by installing the main body 100 on the side of the conveyor line when the conveyor line is conveying the conveyed object in a unidirectional manner. When the conveyed object is conveyed to the steering device 10, the main body 310 controls the extension member 320 to extend, and the extension member 320 drives the striking member 200 to rotate and strike the conveyed object, thereby causing the conveyed object to deviate from its original conveying direction and realizing the steering drive of the conveyed object. Based on this, the steering device 10 can realize the steering conveying of fruit cups on a unidirectional conveyor line. Furthermore, the multiple first mounting holes 110 can be used to adjust the position of the striking member 200 and the striking direction of the striking member 200, meeting diverse conveying needs and facilitating adaptation to different conveyor lines. In addition, the opening of multiple second mounting holes 201 allows for easy adjustment of the rotation amplitude of the striking element 200 and the striking force of the striking element 200, in order to meet the turning and conveying needs of conveyed objects of different weights and sizes.

[0052] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A steering device applied to the conveyor line of a sorting machine to achieve steering of the conveyed material on the conveyor line, characterized in that, The steering device includes: The mounting body is installed on the conveyor line; The striking component is rotatably connected at one end to the mounting body; A telescopic device has a main body and a telescopic member that extends and retracts relative to the main body. The main body is rotatably connected to a mounting body, and the telescopic member is rotatably connected to a striking member. The connection point of the telescopic member to the striking member is spaced apart from the connection point of the striking member to the mounting body. The telescopic member is used to drive the striking member to rotate relative to the mounting body to strike the conveyed object when it extends relative to the main body, and is also used to drive the striking member away from the conveyor line when it retracts relative to the main body.

2. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting body has multiple spaced first mounting holes; the striking element is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the first mounting holes.

3. The steering device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The steering device further includes a limiting member detachably connected to at least one of the first mounting holes and used to abut the free end of the striking member when the telescopic member is retracted to a preset state.

4. The steering device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting member includes a connecting part and a limiting part; the connecting part has a plurality of waist-shaped holes, and the plurality of waist-shaped holes correspond to a plurality of first mounting holes, so that the connecting part can be connected to the mounting body; the limiting part is set at an angle to the connecting part and is used to abut against the striking member.

5. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The striking member has multiple second mounting holes, which are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the striking member; the telescopic member is detachably rotatably engaged with one of the second mounting holes.

6. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The striking element has a side for striking the conveyed object, and the side is provided with a flexible pad.

7. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The striking component includes a striking body and a rotating connecting part. The rotating connecting part is located at one end of the striking body and is rotatably engaged with the mounting body.

8. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering device also includes a detection switch, which is disposed on the mounting body and is used to detect the conveyed object on the conveyor line to control the extension member to extend relative to the main body.

9. The steering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is a cylinder structure.

10. A sorting machine, characterized in that, Includes the steering device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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