Horizontal packaging turnover machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of turnover machines, in particular to a horizontal type packaging turnover machine, and aims to solve the problems that an existing turnover machine only has a turnover function and cannot smoothly transit products flowing from a superior roller line, so that additional equipment and human intervention are needed, and the efficiency and the cost are high. The turnover device mainly comprises a turnover mechanism, a translation mechanism, a turnover main body, a lifting unit, a first positioning unit and a second positioning unit, the turnover mechanism adopts a horizontal form and is matched with the translation mechanism, so that a product belt bearing piece which flows down from an original linear roller line can be stably connected, the product belt bearing piece can be continuously conveyed by a linear distance for transition through the translation mechanism, and a sliding trolley of the translation mechanism can smoothly transition the product to a pallet fork of the turnover mechanism; other equipment and manual intervention are not needed as a whole, the working procedures are simplified, and manpower is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of turning machine technology, and in particular to a horizontal packaging turning machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of product packaging, especially for large-volume, heavy products that need to be stacked, roller conveyor lines can replace manual labor to achieve product transfer on a straight plane. However, some processes also involve flipping the entire product, and the large volume and weight of the product must be achieved by equipment.

[0003] The problem is that products in the normal process cannot be directly transferred to the flipping equipment for flipping after being transported by a straight roller conveyor. This requires manual intervention, such as stopping the product at the end of the straight roller conveyor (at this time, the product is placed on a support, which is a flat wooden support and a vertical steel support), and then being transported by a robotic arm to an RGV transfer trolley. After being transferred to the flipping mechanism, it is then placed on the platform of the flipping mechanism by a robotic arm, which is very inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the shortcomings of the existing technology, this application provides a horizontal packaging turning machine. The turning mechanism is horizontal and is paired with a translation mechanism. It can connect the product belt carrier that flows down from the original straight roller line. The translation mechanism can continue to transport the product for a straight distance for transition at one end. The sliding trolley of the translation mechanism can smoothly transfer the product to the forks of the turning mechanism for turning. The entire process requires no other equipment or manual intervention, which simplifies the process, saves manpower, and achieves cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A horizontal packaging turning machine includes a turning mechanism and a translation mechanism abutting against the feed end of the turning mechanism. The translation mechanism includes a ground rail and a sliding trolley that can move linearly on the ground rail. The turning mechanism includes a frame and a turning body rotatably connected to one end of the frame. A lifting unit that can move up and down is installed on the frame of the turning body. The sliding trolley and the lifting unit are respectively provided with a first positioning unit and a second positioning unit for positioning the carrier. The product of the horizontal packaging turning machine is continuously displaced and turned by the translation mechanism and the turning mechanism through the carrier.

[0007] Furthermore, the translation mechanism also includes a rack disposed inside the ground rail and a servo motor disposed at the bottom of the sliding trolley. The drive end of the servo motor is provided with a gear, which meshes with the rack.

[0008] Furthermore, a cable chain assembly that follows the sliding trolley is arranged at the center of the ground rail. The cable chain assembly includes a cable chain groove and a cable chain.

[0009] Furthermore, a limiting seat is provided in the middle of the two ground rails, at the end away from the flipping mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the sliding trolley includes a trolley chassis and a first conveying roller assembly, the first conveying roller assembly being fixed to the upper end face of the trolley chassis, and the first positioning unit being disposed on the side end face of the trolley chassis away from the tilting mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the first positioning unit includes a first cylinder and a positioning block disposed at the drive end of the first cylinder. The installation height of the first cylinder is higher than the upper surface of the conveying roller, and the installation height of the first cylinder is consistent with the height at which the support member is disposed on the conveying roller.

[0012] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping body, a lifting unit, and a second conveying roller assembly. The second conveying roller assembly is fixedly disposed on the end face of the flipping body, and the lifting unit is fixed within the frame of the flipping body and extends outward through the gap of the second conveying roller assembly.

[0013] Furthermore, the lifting unit includes a lifting cylinder fixed on the tilting main frame, the driving end of the lifting cylinder is connected to a lifting plate, and the end face of the lifting plate is connected to a fork.

[0014] Furthermore, the second positioning unit is disposed on the top of the flipping body. The second positioning unit includes a second cylinder and a top block disposed on the drive section of the second cylinder. A pin bracket is disposed on the top block. An extension cylinder is disposed inside the pin bracket. The drive end of the extension cylinder is connected to a pin plate facing the inside of the carrier.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] The flipping machine provided by this utility model integrates two functions: planar transfer and 90° flipping. The flipping mechanism adopts a horizontal form and is equipped with a translation mechanism. It can smoothly connect the product belt carrier that flows down from the original straight roller line. The translation mechanism can continue to transport the product for a straight distance for transition at one end. The sliding trolley of the translation mechanism can smoothly transfer the product to the fork of the flipping mechanism for flipping. The whole process does not require other equipment or manual intervention, which simplifies the process and saves manpower, and helps to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the utility model from a first perspective;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second-view structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the third-view structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer carrier and product of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first positioning unit in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second positioning unit in this utility model.

[0023] The components are as follows: 1. Ground rail; 2. Sliding trolley; 21. Servo motor; 22. Cable chute; 23. Cable chain; 24. First conveyor roller assembly; 3. Frame; 4. Tilting body; 5. Lifting unit; 51. Lifting cylinder; 52. Lifting plate; 53. Forks; 6. First positioning unit; 61. First cylinder; 62. Positioning block; 7. Second positioning unit; 71. Second cylinder; 72. Top block; 73. Pin bracket; 74. Extension cylinder; 75. Pin plate; 8. Tilting cylinder; 9. Limit seat. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] This utility model provides a horizontal packaging turning machine, which aims to solve the problem that existing turning machines, which only have a turning function, cannot smoothly transition products flowing from the upper roller line, resulting in the need for additional equipment and manpower, and high efficiency and cost.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model includes a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism that abuts against the feed end of the flipping mechanism. The translation mechanism includes a ground rail 1 and a sliding trolley 2 that can move linearly on the ground rail 1. The flipping mechanism includes a frame 3 and a flipping body 4 that is rotatably connected to one end of the frame 3. A lifting unit 5 that can move up and down is installed on the frame of the flipping body 4. The sliding trolley 2 and the lifting unit 5 are respectively provided with a first positioning unit 6 and a second positioning unit 7 for positioning the carrier. The product of the horizontal packaging flipping machine is continuously displaced and flipped by the carrier through the translation mechanism and the flipping mechanism.

[0027] In one embodiment of this utility model, the translation mechanism further includes a rack disposed on the inner side of the ground rail 1 and a servo motor 21 disposed on the bottom of the sliding trolley 2. The drive end of the servo motor 21 is provided with a gear, which meshes with the rack.

[0028] In one embodiment of this utility model, a drag chain 23 assembly that follows the sliding trolley 2 is also arranged at the center of the ground rail 1. The drag chain 23 assembly includes a drag chain groove 22 and a drag chain 23.

[0029] In one embodiment of this utility model, a limiting seat 9 is provided in the middle of the two ground rails 1, at the end of the ground rail 1 away from the flipping mechanism.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sliding trolley 2 includes a trolley chassis and a first conveying roller assembly 24. The first conveying roller assembly 24 is fixed to the upper end surface of the trolley chassis, and the first positioning unit 6 is disposed on the side end surface of the trolley chassis away from the flipping mechanism.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first positioning unit 6 includes a first cylinder 61 and a positioning block 62 disposed at the driving end of the first cylinder 61. The installation height of the first cylinder 61 is higher than the upper surface of the conveying roller, and the installation height of the first cylinder 61 is consistent with the height of the bearing member disposed on the conveying roller.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping body 4, a lifting unit 5, and a second conveying roller assembly. The second conveying roller assembly is fixedly disposed on the end face of the flipping body 4, and the lifting unit 5 is fixed within the frame of the flipping body 4 and extends outward through the gap of the second conveying roller assembly.

[0033] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting unit 5 includes a lifting cylinder 51 fixed on the frame of the tilting body 4. The driving end of the lifting cylinder 51 is connected to a lifting plate 52, and the end face of the lifting plate 52 is connected to a fork 53.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second positioning unit 7 is disposed on the top of the flipping body 4. The second positioning unit 7 includes a second cylinder 71 and a top block 72 disposed on the driving section of the second cylinder 71. A pin bracket 73 is disposed on the top block 72. An extension cylinder 74 is disposed inside the pin bracket 73. The driving end of the extension cylinder 74 is connected to a pin plate 75 facing the inside of the carrier.

[0035] The specific structure and working principle of this utility model are as follows:

[0036] This utility model includes, structurally, a translation mechanism for transferring products downstream along the docking upstream, capable of continuous straight-line transfer over a transition distance, and a flipping mechanism abutting against the translation mechanism. The flipping mechanism docks with the straight-line transferred products and flips them 90°, ensuring a smooth transition between the straight-line and flipping sections. Specifically, the translation mechanism includes a ground rail 1 and a sliding trolley 2 sliding on the ground rail 1. The bottom of the sliding trolley 2 is equipped with a sliding platform that slides with the ground rail 1 to provide a sliding guide. The sliding trolley 2 is driven by a servo motor 21 at its bottom, which provides the input driving force. The servo motor 21 achieves transmission through gear meshing with a rack on the ground rail 1, thereby driving the trolley to reciprocate along the length of the ground rail 1. On the sliding trolley 2, a first conveying roller assembly 24 for conveying products is provided; on the side of the trolley, a first positioning unit 6 for positioning and pushing the carrier is provided. The first positioning unit 6 includes a first cylinder 61 and a positioning block 62 located at the drive end of the first cylinder 61. In use, the carrier is pushed laterally by the cylinder to ensure that the carrier is in the center position of the plane and to prevent it from shifting outward. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping body 4, a lifting unit 5, and a second conveying roller assembly. The bottom of the flipping body 4 is rotatably connected to the frame 3. A flipping cylinder 8 is also provided between the main body and the frame 3. The lifting unit 5 is provided on the frame of the flipping body 4, and a second positioning unit 7 is arranged on its forks 53 to limit the position of the carrier on the vertical plane. When the second positioning unit 7 is activated, the second cylinder 71 extends to insert the pin plate 75 into the carrier to achieve positioning. The function of the extending cylinder 74 is to adjust the up and down position of the pin plate 75 to accommodate carriers of different sizes.

[0037] In particular, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upper support on the horizontal plane is a steel support; the support on the vertical plane is a wooden support, which is a support with a flat upper surface; while the steel support is composed of multiple sets of square tube profiles for easy strapping. During the flipping process, the product is flipped from the steel support platform to the wooden support platform by a hydraulic cylinder.

[0038] Workflow:

[0039] Step 1: The product flows from the roller line of the upper production line to the sliding trolley 2 on the translation mechanism (or is directly transferred to the sliding trolley 2 by the on-site robotic arm);

[0040] Step 2: The first positioning unit 6 is ejected by the cylinder to ensure that the support component at the bottom of the product is stopped at the center of the plane of the sliding trolley 2;

[0041] Step 3: The servo motor 21 of the sliding trolley 2 is activated, and the gear and rack mesh to drive the trolley to approach and push against the tilting mechanism;

[0042] Step 4: When the sliding trolley 2 is in place, a sensor will be installed on the corresponding flipping body 4 (the working principle will not be described in detail). After it is in place, the sensor will send a signal to activate the flipping mechanism.

[0043] Step 5: After reaching the position, the lifting unit 5 in the flipping mechanism is lifted (the lifting function is to prevent interference during flipping, and the forks 53 on the flipping body 4 need to reach the preset flipping height before they can move). At this time, the carrier (carrying the product) on the sliding trolley 2 is lifted up by the forks 53, and the sliding trolley 2 is reset.

[0044] Step 6: The second positioning unit 7 is activated, and its pin plate 75 is inserted into the carrier to hold it in place and prevent it from tipping over.

[0045] Step 7: At this point, the hydraulic cylinder rotates 90° to flip the product and allow it to flow to the next roller line; this process repeats.

[0046] The above description is only for explanation of this utility model and is not a limitation thereof. The scope of this utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of this utility model, any form of modification or equivalent substitution may be made.

Claims

1. A horizontal packaging turning machine, characterized in that: The machine includes a flipping mechanism and a translation mechanism that abuts against the feed end of the flipping mechanism. The translation mechanism includes a ground rail (1) and a sliding trolley (2) that can move linearly on the ground rail (1). The flipping mechanism includes a frame (3) and a flipping body (4) that is rotatably connected to one end of the frame (3). A lifting unit (5) that can move up and down is installed on the frame of the flipping body (4). The sliding trolley (2) and the lifting unit (5) are respectively provided with a first positioning unit (6) and a second positioning unit (7) for positioning the carrier. The product of the horizontal packaging flipping machine is continuously displaced and flipped by the carrier through the translation mechanism and the flipping mechanism.

2. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The translation mechanism also includes a rack disposed inside the ground rail (1) and a servo motor (21) disposed at the bottom of the sliding trolley (2). The drive end of the servo motor (21) is provided with a gear, which meshes with the rack.

3. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The center of the ground rail (1) is also arranged with a drag chain (23) assembly that follows the sliding trolley (2). The drag chain (23) assembly includes a drag chain groove (22) and a drag chain (23).

4. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The ground rail (1) is located away from the end of the flipping mechanism, and a limited seat (9) is provided in the middle of the two ground rails (1).

5. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding trolley (2) includes a trolley chassis and a first conveying roller assembly (24). The first conveying roller assembly (24) is fixed on the upper end face of the trolley chassis, and the first positioning unit (6) is disposed on the side end face of the trolley chassis away from the flipping mechanism.

6. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The first positioning unit (6) includes a first cylinder (61) and a positioning block (62) disposed at the driving end of the first cylinder (61). The installation height of the first cylinder (61) is higher than the upper surface of the conveying roller, and the installation height of the first cylinder (61) is consistent with the height of the bearing member disposed on the conveying roller.

7. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a flipping body (4), a lifting unit (5), and a second conveying roller assembly. The second conveying roller assembly is fixedly disposed on the end face of the flipping body (4). The lifting unit (5) is fixed within the frame of the flipping body (4) and extends outward through the gap of the second conveying roller assembly.

8. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The lifting unit (5) includes a lifting cylinder (51) fixed on the frame of the tilting body (4). The driving end of the lifting cylinder (51) is connected to a lifting plate (52), and the end face of the lifting plate (52) is connected to a fork (53) to the outside.

9. The horizontal packaging turning machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second positioning unit (7) is located on the top of the flipping body (4). The second positioning unit (7) includes a second cylinder (71) and a top block (72) located on the drive section of the second cylinder (71). A pin bracket (73) is provided on the top block (72). An extension cylinder (74) is provided inside the pin bracket (73). The drive end of the extension cylinder (74) is connected to a pin plate (75) facing the inside of the carrier.

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