Material turnover device and conveying system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a material turnover device and a conveying system, the material turnover device comprises a rotating wheel, a motor, a feeding device, a discharging device and an air blowing device, a plurality of through holes are formed in the rotating wheel to form a plurality of material placing positions, each through hole penetrates through the rotating wheel, an inlet is formed in one face of the rotating wheel, and an outlet is formed in the other face of the rotating wheel; the motor drives the runner to rotate; the feeding device is arranged outside one face of the rotating wheel, a feeding port is formed in the feeding device, any inlet is operably aligned with the feeding port, and the feeding device is obliquely arranged from top to bottom in the conveying direction; the discharging device is arranged outside the other face of the rotating wheel, a discharging port is formed in the discharging device, any through hole is operably aligned to the discharging port, and the connecting line of the feeding port and the discharging port passes through the axis of the rotating wheel; and the blowing device is arranged outside one surface of the rotating wheel and is opposite to the discharging device. The air blowing device is adopted, so that the discharging speed is greatly increased, and the smoothness of a production line can be kept.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of material flipping, and in particular to a material flipping device and conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] In modern production and processing, the turning and conveying of materials is a crucial step, especially when precise turning of materials is required without damaging their surface. Traditional material turning methods, such as manual turning or using simple mechanical turning devices, often suffer from low turning efficiency and easy damage to the material surface, failing to meet the production needs of industries with high requirements for efficiency and material appearance quality.

[0003] For lighter materials, various turning devices are currently used for turning, but most of them use push rods to achieve material turning and discharge. While these traditional devices meet the needs of automated production to a certain extent, they have revealed many shortcomings in practical applications.

[0004] During the process of pushing materials, the push rod has a limited contact area and concentrated thrust, which can easily lead to defects such as scratches and abrasions on the material surface. This damage is unacceptable, especially for products with high surface quality requirements.

[0005] Frequent contact and friction between the push rod and components such as materials and turntables can lead to rapid wear of the push rod and other mechanical parts, which not only increases maintenance costs but may also affect the accuracy and reliability of the tilting device.

[0006] When the push rod pushes the material out, it needs to overcome the friction between the material and the turntable, as well as the inertia of the material itself. In addition, each push and retraction of the push rod takes time, which results in a relatively slow discharge speed. Especially in a continuous production environment, this can become a bottleneck restricting production efficiency.

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need in the market for a new type of turning device that can overcome the shortcomings of traditional push-rod type material turning devices. Summary of the Invention

[0008] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this application is to provide a material turning device and conveying system that can reduce material turning losses and improve turning efficiency.

[0009] The above-mentioned objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0010] A material turning device includes a rotating wheel, a motor, a feeding device, a discharging device, and an air blowing device. The rotating wheel rotates about its own axis and has several through holes forming several material placement positions. These material placement positions are arranged in a ring array around the axis of the rotating wheel. Each through hole penetrates the rotating wheel and forms an inlet on one side and an outlet on the other. The motor is connected to the rotating wheel and drives it to rotate. The feeding device is located outside one side of the rotating wheel and has a feeding port. Any of the inlets can be operatively aligned with the feeding port. The feeding device is inclined downwards along the conveying direction. The discharging device is located outside the other side of the rotating wheel and has a discharging port. Any of the through holes can be operatively aligned with the discharging port. The line connecting the feeding port and the discharging port passes through the axis of the rotating wheel. The air blowing device is located outside one side of the rotating wheel and is positioned opposite the discharging device.

[0011] This application further specifies that the rotating wheel is tilted.

[0012] This application further specifies that the discharge device is also inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction.

[0013] This application is further configured such that the feed inlet is located below the discharge outlet.

[0014] This application further specifies that the material turning device includes a first sensor and a second sensor, wherein the first sensor is configured to correspond to the feed inlet and the second sensor is configured to correspond to the discharge outlet.

[0015] This application further specifies that the material turning device includes a coupling that connects the motor and the impeller.

[0016] This application further specifies that the material turning device includes a mounting bracket, which is fixedly installed. The motor is installed on the upper end of the feeding device, and the rotating shaft of the motor is connected to the rotating wheel. Both the feeding device and the discharging device are installed on the mounting bracket.

[0017] This application further specifies that the air blowing device is mounted on the upper end of the motor.

[0018] A conveying system includes the aforementioned material turning device, and further includes a front-end conveying section and a rear-end conveying section, wherein the feeding device and the discharging device of the material turning device are respectively connected to the front-end conveying section and the rear-end conveying section.

[0019] In summary, the beneficial technical effects of this application are as follows:

[0020] 1. The present application uses a motor-driven rotating wheel to achieve rapid and precise material flipping, which greatly improves the flipping efficiency compared to manual flipping or simple mechanical flipping devices.

[0021] 2. This application forms a material placement position by setting through holes on the rotating wheel and combines it with an air blowing device for non-contact material discharge, which effectively avoids surface damage problems such as scratches and abrasions caused by limited contact area and concentrated thrust during the material turning and discharge process.

[0022] 3. The air blowing device used in this application avoids frequent contact and friction with the material, thereby significantly reducing mechanical wear, reducing the decrease in accuracy and reliability caused by mechanical wear, and improving the stability and production efficiency of the entire turning device.

[0023] 4. This application uses an air blowing device, which eliminates the extension and retraction time of traditional push rods and eliminates the need to overcome the friction between the material and the turntable as well as the inertia of the material itself, thereby greatly improving the discharge speed. In a continuous production environment, this efficient discharge capability helps to maintain the smoothness of the production line, reduce production stoppages caused by poor discharge, and further improve production efficiency.

[0024] 5. The feeding device of this application is inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction, so that the product can slide down to the feed port by gravity. When one of the inlets of the rotor rotates to face the feed port, the product can slide in automatically without external pushing force, thereby realizing the automatic feeding process, reducing manual intervention, improving the degree of automation, and avoiding problems such as material damage or failure to flip due to improper operation of the push rod. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram from a first-person perspective of the material turning device.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of the material turning device.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram from the second perspective of the material turning device.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying system.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a side view of the conveyor system.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals: 1. Rotary wheel; 11. Inlet; 12. Outlet; 2. Motor; 21. Coupling; 3. Air blowing device; 4. Second sensor; 5. First sensor; 6. Feeding device; 61. Feed port; 7. Discharge device; 71. Discharge port; 8. Mounting bracket; 9. Front-end conveyor; 10. Rear-end conveyor. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a material turning device includes a rotating wheel 1, a motor 2, a feeding device 6, a discharging device 7, and an air blowing device 3. The rotating wheel 1 rotates about its own axis and has several through holes to form several material placement positions. These material placement positions are arranged in a ring array about the axis of the rotating wheel 1. Each through hole penetrates the rotating wheel 1 and forms an inlet 11 on one side and an outlet 12 on the other side. The motor 2 is connected to the rotating wheel 1 and drives the rotating wheel 1 to rotate. The feeding device 6 is located on the rotating wheel 1. On one side of the wheel 1, the feeding device 6 has a feeding port 61, and any inlet 11 can be operably aligned with the feeding port 61. The feeding device 6 is inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction. The discharging device 7 is located on the other side of the wheel 1, and a discharging port 71 is formed on the discharging device 7. Any through hole can be operably aligned with the discharging port 71. The line connecting the feeding port 61 and the discharging port 71 passes through the axis of the wheel 1. The air blowing device 3 is located on one side of the wheel 1, and the air blowing device 3 and the discharging device 7 are arranged opposite each other.

[0033] Preferably, the rotor 1 is circular, and the position of the feed inlet 61 and the discharge outlet 71 spans 180° on the rotor 1 to form a flipping of the material.

[0034] The number of through holes is at least one. When a through hole is directly opposite the feed inlet 61, the material enters the material placement position. When the rotor 1 rotates to the point where the through hole is directly opposite the discharge outlet 71, the material is blown to the discharge outlet 71 by the air blowing device 3.

[0035] Preferably, the number of through holes is multiple, such as Figure 1 The device shows four through holes arranged in a ring array around the axis of the rotating wheel 1. This arrangement ensures that while one through hole faces the feed inlet 61, another through hole faces the discharge outlet 71, enabling parallel processing. As the rotating wheel 1 rotates, the different through holes align sequentially with the feed inlet 61 and the discharge outlet 71. This means that while one through hole is receiving material at the feed inlet 61, another through hole is preparing to release material at the discharge outlet 71. This parallel processing capability allows the device to handle the entry and exit of one material simultaneously, significantly improving operational efficiency.

[0036] Preferably, the motor 2 is a DC motor with a power of 1kW and a speed of 1500rpm, which is connected to the central shaft of the wheel 1 through the coupling 21 to drive the wheel 1 to rotate at a constant speed.

[0037] The feeding device 6 is designed as an inclined chute, preferably with an inclination angle of 30°. The bottom of the chute has a 100mm wide inlet 61 that can be aligned with an inlet 11 on the rotor 1. Preferably, the discharging device 7 is also designed as an inclined chute with an inclination angle of 20°. The bottom has a 100mm wide outlet 71 that is aligned with an outlet 12 on the rotor 1.

[0038] The air blowing device 3 uses a compressed air source and is connected to the air blowing nozzle through a pipe. The nozzle is directly facing the discharge port 71 and is used to provide a slight airflow when the material leaves the rotor 1 to help the material fall smoothly into the rear conveyor section 10.

[0039] Material is fed into the feeding device 6 by the front conveyor 9 and slides down the chute to the feed inlet 61. When one inlet 11 on the rotor 1 aligns with the feed inlet 61, the material automatically falls into the material placement position. Preferably, multiple materials are arranged in the feeding device 6, and the material placement position can only accommodate one material. Therefore, when the previous material enters the material placement position, the subsequent material is pushed out of the material placement position. When the rotor 1 rotates and the other inlet 11 aligns with the feed inlet 61, the subsequent material also automatically enters the material placement position.

[0040] Motor 2 drives the rotating wheel 1 to rotate, and the material rotates with the rotating wheel 1 to the discharge side.

[0041] When the outlet 12 of the material placement position is aligned with the discharge port 71, the air blowing device 3 is activated, and the material falls into the rear conveyor section 10 under the action of the airflow. The rear conveyor section 10 then transports the material to the next processing stage.

[0042] See Figures 4-5 As shown, a conveying system is provided, including the material turning device described above, and also including a front conveying section 9 and a rear conveying section 10. The feeding device 6 and the discharging device 7 of the material turning device are respectively connected to the front conveying section 9 and the rear conveying section 10.

[0043] The top of the chute is connected to the front conveyor section 9, preferably a vibrating feeder; the bottom of the chute is connected to the rear conveyor section 10, preferably a conveyor belt.

[0044] The rotating wheel 1 is driven by motor 2, enabling rapid material turning and conveying, thus improving production efficiency. The air blowing device 3 replaces traditional push rods or robotic arms, achieving contactless discharge and avoiding surface damage to the materials, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring high material appearance quality. Both the feeding device 6 and the discharging device 7 are designed as inclined chutes, utilizing gravity to assist material flow, reducing energy consumption while improving the stability and accuracy of material flow. The number of material placement positions on the rotating wheel 1 can be adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to different production scales. Furthermore, the turning and conveying efficiency can be further optimized by adjusting the speed of motor 2 and the airflow intensity of the air blowing device 3. The entire material turning device can be seamlessly connected to the front-end conveying unit 9 and the rear-end conveying unit 10 to form a complete automated production line, reducing manual intervention and improving the overall automation level of the production line.

[0045] Furthermore, the rotor 1 is tilted. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the direction of inclination of the rotor 1 is from the feeding device 6 towards the discharging device 7, that is, the rotor 1 is inclined towards the transport direction, which is the direction in which the material is transported. Figure 2 The middle is roughly in the direction from left to right or from the upper left to the lower right.

[0046] The tilted impeller 1 utilizes gravity to help keep the material stable within the material placement area, preventing it from slipping or piling up during tumbling or conveying. Simultaneously, when the material reaches the discharge port 71, gravity also facilitates its smooth fall into the rear conveyor section 10, reducing reliance on the air blowing device 3 and lowering energy consumption.

[0047] Specifically, the discharge device 7 is also inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction, with the inlet 61 located below the discharge outlet 71. The inclined arrangement of the discharge device 7 allows the material to flow downwards along the slope after leaving the rotor 1, entering the rear conveying section 10 more smoothly. This design reduces material jamming and accumulation during the discharge process, enhances the continuity of material flow, and improves production efficiency.

[0048] Furthermore, the material turning device also includes a first sensor 5 and a second sensor 4. The first sensor 5 is disposed corresponding to the feed inlet 61, and the second sensor 4 is disposed corresponding to the discharge outlet 71. Specifically, when an inlet 11 is directly opposite the feed inlet 61, the feed inlet 61 and the first sensor 5 are respectively disposed on both sides of a material placement position; when an outlet 12 is directly opposite the discharge outlet 71, the discharge outlet 71 and the second sensor 4 are respectively disposed on both sides of a material placement position.

[0049] Preferably, the first sensor 5 and the second sensor 4 are both electrically connected to the motor 2, and the air blowing device 3 is also electrically connected to the motor 2. It should be noted that the electrical signal connection is made by means of signal lines and wires.

[0050] Through an electrical signal connection, the first sensor 5 and the second sensor 4 can transmit the detected material status information to the control system of the motor 2 and the air blowing device 3 in real time. Based on this information, the control system can intelligently adjust the speed of the motor 2, the start / stop time, and the on / off state of the air blowing device 3, thereby achieving more precise and efficient material flipping and conveying.

[0051] Sensors can also be used to monitor the operating status of material turning devices and promptly detect potential safety hazards. For example, when a sensor detects that material is stuck or blocked during turning or conveying, it can immediately stop the equipment to prevent the malfunction from escalating or causing personal injury.

[0052] The sensors provide real-time feedback on the operating status of the material turning device, enabling operators to promptly detect, troubleshoot, and maintain it. This helps reduce production interruptions and losses caused by equipment malfunctions.

[0053] The material turning device also includes a mounting bracket 8, which is fixedly set. The motor 2 is installed on the upper end of the feeding device 6. The rotating shaft of the motor 2 is connected to the rotating wheel 1 for transmission. Both the feeding device 6 and the discharging device 7 are installed on the mounting bracket 8.

[0054] The fixed installation of mounting bracket 8 makes the entire material turning device more compact and stable. Motor 2, feeding device 6, discharging device 7, and air blowing device 3 are all positioned and supported by mounting bracket 8, ensuring the stability and reliability of the device during operation. This compact structural design helps reduce the floor space required and improves space utilization.

[0055] Since all key components are mounted via mounting bracket 8, the installation process is simpler and faster. Furthermore, when maintenance or repair is required, operators can more easily access and disassemble individual components, reducing maintenance difficulty and costs.

[0056] Specifically, the air blowing device 3 is mounted on top of the motor 2. The motor 2 is mounted on top of the feeding device 6 and is connected to the rotating wheel 1 via a rotating shaft. This design optimizes the power transmission path and reduces energy loss. At the same time, the position of the motor 2 allows it to drive the rotating wheel 1 to rotate more directly, improving rotation efficiency and accuracy.

[0057] Preferably, see Figures 4-5 As shown, the front-end conveying unit 9 includes a lifting device that lifts the material to a position aligned with the feed inlet 61, and then a blowing device that blows the material into the feed device 6.

[0058] The entire material transportation process using the aforementioned material tilting device can be described in detail as follows:

[0059] In its initial state, the material turning device is installed in a fixed position between the front conveyor 9 and the rear conveyor 10. The material turning device includes a rotating wheel 1, a motor 2, a feeding device 6, a discharging device 7, and an air blowing device 3. The rotating wheel 1 has multiple through holes, each forming a material placement position, which are arranged in a ring array around the axis of the rotating wheel 1. The motor 2 is connected to the rotating wheel 1 via a coupling 21 or other transmission device, ensuring that the motor 2 can drive the rotating wheel 1 to rotate. The motor 2 is mounted on the upper end of the feeding device 6 and fixed by a mounting bracket 8. A first sensor 5 is located at the feeding port 61 to detect whether material has entered; a second sensor 4 is located at the discharging port 71 to detect whether material has left. The air blowing device 3 is installed on the upper end of the motor 2 or on one side of the rotating wheel 1, facing the discharging device 7, and provides air blowing when material leaves the discharging port 71, helping the material fall smoothly into the rear conveyor 10.

[0060] In the material input state, the front-end conveyor 9, such as a conveyor belt, continuously or intermittently conveys the material to the feed inlet 61 of the material turning device. When the rotating wheel 1 rotates until the inlet 11 of a certain material placement position is aligned with the feed inlet 61, the material enters the material placement position through the feed inlet 61. The first sensor 5 detects the material entering and sends a signal to the control system. The motor 2 continues to drive the rotating wheel 1 to rotate, moving the material placement position containing the material from the feed inlet 61 to another position.

[0061] As the rotating wheel 1 continues to rotate, the material is flipped within the material placement area.

[0062] When the outlet 12 of the material placement position containing the material is aligned with the discharge port 71, the second sensor 4 detects that the material is about to leave and sends a signal to the control system.

[0063] In the material output state, as the material is about to leave the discharge port 71, the air blowing device 3 is activated, providing an airflow to help the material fall smoothly from the discharge port 71 into the rear conveyor section 10. The rear conveyor section 10, such as another conveyor belt, receives the material falling from the discharge port 71 and continues to transport it to the next processing stage.

[0064] As the rotor 1 continues to rotate, more material is fed into the feed inlet 61, and after being tumbled and conveyed, it is finally output from the discharge outlet 71 to the rear conveying section 10. The whole process forms a continuous cycle.

[0065] The embodiments described herein are preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made to the structure, shape, and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material turning device, characterized in that, include: A rotating wheel (1) rotates around its own axis. The rotating wheel (1) has several through holes to form several material placement positions. The several material placement positions are arranged in a ring array around the axis of the rotating wheel (1). Each through hole penetrates the rotating wheel (1) and forms an inlet (11) on one side of the rotating wheel (1) and an outlet (12) on the other side. A motor (2) is connected to the rotating wheel (1), and the motor (2) drives the rotating wheel (1) to rotate. Feeding device (6), the feeding device (6) is located outside one side of the turntable (1), the feeding device (6) has a feed port (61), any of the inlets (11) can be operably aligned with the feed port (61), the feeding device (6) is inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction; The discharge device (7) is located on the other side of the rotating wheel (1). A discharge port (71) is formed on the discharge device (7). Any of the through holes can be operably aligned with the discharge port (71). The line connecting the feed port (61) and the discharge port (71) passes through the axis of the rotating wheel (1). An air blowing device (3) is located on one side of the rotating wheel (1), and the air blowing device (3) and the discharge device (7) are arranged opposite each other.

2. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wheel (1) is set at an angle.

3. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge device (7) is also inclined from top to bottom along the conveying direction.

4. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feed inlet (61) is located below the discharge outlet (71).

5. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first sensor (5) and a second sensor (4), the first sensor (5) being provided corresponding to the feed inlet (61) and the second sensor (4) being provided corresponding to the discharge outlet (71).

6. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a coupling (21) that connects the motor (2) and the impeller (1).

7. The material turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting bracket (8), which is fixedly installed. The motor (2) is installed on the upper end of the feeding device (6). The rotating shaft of the motor (2) is connected to the rotating wheel (1) for transmission. The feeding device (6) and the discharging device (7) are both installed on the mounting bracket (8).

8. The material turning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air blowing device (3) is installed on the upper end of the motor (2).

9. A conveying system, characterized in that, The material turning device according to any one of claims 1 to 8 further includes a front-end conveying unit (9) and a rear-end conveying unit (10), wherein the feeding device (6) and the discharging device (7) of the material turning device are respectively connected to the front-end conveying unit (9) and the rear-end conveying unit (10).

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