Magnetic drive conveying system

Abstract

The utility model provides a magnetic drive conveying system, which relates to the technical field of magnetic drive conveying and comprises a conveying track, a rotor and a first driven rotor. The rotor is movably connected to the conveying track, can move along the conveying track and is further provided with a first conveying face used for bearing objects. The first driven body is located on one side of the conveying track and further provided with a second conveying face used for bearing objects; wherein the mover is detachably connected to the first driven mover and can drive the first driven mover to synchronously move along the conveying track. According to the magnetic drive conveying system in the embodiment of the utility model, the bearing area of the magnetic drive conveying system can be flexibly adjusted, so that the replacement process of the rotor is omitted, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of magnetic drive conveying technology, and more specifically to a magnetic drive conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, magnetic drive conveyor systems are based on the principle of linear motors, using a conveyor track to drive a mover to carry items. When the production process requires the mover to carry larger items, technicians need to replace it with a mover with a larger carrying area to reduce the possibility of items accidentally falling off. Conversely, when the production process requires the mover to carry smaller items, the conveyor track consuming more power to transport a mover with a larger carrying area requires replacement with a mover with a smaller carrying area. However, this mover replacement process prolongs the production process changeover time and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a magnetic drive conveyor system that can flexibly adjust the carrying area of ​​the magnetic drive conveyor system, thereby eliminating the need for mover replacement and improving production efficiency.

[0004] The magnetic drive conveying system according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes:

[0005] Conveyor track;

[0006] The mover is movably connected to the conveying track and is capable of moving along the conveying track, and also has a first conveying surface for carrying articles;

[0007] The first follower, located on one side of the conveying track, also has a second conveying surface for carrying articles;

[0008] The moving element is detachably connected to the first driven element and can drive the first driven element to move synchronously along the conveying track.

[0009] The magnetic drive conveying system according to this utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: When conveying large items, the first driven element and the driven element are interconnected, and the first driven element can move together with the driven element, so that the first conveying surface of the driven element and the second conveying surface of the driven element can jointly bear and convey the item. The combination of the two bearing surfaces has a large bearing area, which can prevent the item from falling. When conveying small items, the driven element alone bears and conveys the item, which can reduce the overall power consumption of the magnetic drive conveying system. By detachably connecting the driven element and the driven element, the bearing area of ​​the conveying system can be flexibly adjusted, and there is no need to replace the driven element, which does not affect the production cycle and results in high production efficiency.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the moving part includes a first connecting part, and the first driven part includes a second connecting part; the moving part has a first station and a second station on the conveying track;

[0011] The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first work station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the second connecting part; and when the mover moves to the second work station, the first connecting part is separated from the second connecting part.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting part is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part is made of a ferromagnetic material;

[0013] The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first work station, the first connecting part switches to an energized state to magnetically attract the second connecting part; and when the mover moves to the second work station, the first connecting part switches to an de-energized state.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting part is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part is magnetic;

[0015] The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first station, the first connecting part switches to a first magnetism to magnetically attract the second connecting part; and when the mover moves to the second station, the second connecting part switches to a second magnetism to repel the second connecting part.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic drive conveying system includes a driven track located on the side of the conveying track in the extension direction; the first driven part further includes a sliding base slidably connected to the driven track, and the second connecting part slidably connected to the sliding base, so that when magnetically attracted by the first connecting part, it can slide closer to the first connecting part relative to the sliding base.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a second driven element located on the side of the conveying track in the extension direction, and also has a third conveying surface for carrying items, the area of ​​the third conveying surface being larger than the area of ​​the second conveying surface. The driven element and the second driven element are detachably connected so that the driven element and the second driven element jointly carry items and move synchronously along the conveying track, or the driven element alone carries items and moves along the conveying track. The second driven element includes a third connecting portion. The driven element also has a third station and a fourth station on the conveying track, the first station, the second station, the third station, and the fourth station being arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the conveying track.

[0018] The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the third station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the third connecting part; and when the mover moves to the fourth station, the first connecting part is separated from the third connecting part.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a detection module; when the detection module detects that the mover is located at the first station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the second connecting part; when the detection module detects that the mover is located at the second station, the first connecting part is separated from the second connecting part.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first driven element includes a first bearing portion and a second bearing portion connected together. The first bearing portion is located on the side of the second bearing portion facing the conveying track. When the first driven element is connected to the driven element, the first bearing portion is located on the side of the driven element along a first direction, and the second bearing portion is located on the side of the driven element along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the extension direction of the conveying track, and the second direction, the first direction, and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other. The top surface of the first bearing portion and the top surface of the second bearing portion together form the second conveying surface.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a driven track, which is located on one side of the conveying track, and the first driven element is slidably connected to the driven track.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a third follower. The first follower and the third follower are respectively disposed on both sides in the horizontal direction on the extension direction perpendicular to the conveying track. The third follower has a fourth conveying surface for carrying articles. The mover and the third follower are detachably connected so that at least one of the first follower and the third follower carries articles together with the mover and moves synchronously along the conveying track, or the mover carries articles alone and moves along the conveying track.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a top view schematic diagram of a magnetic drive conveying system according to some embodiments of the first aspect of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the movement of the central actuator to the first station;

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the intermediate actuator and the first driven actuator;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the movement of the middle actuator and the first driven actuator to the second station;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a top view schematic diagram of a magnetic drive conveying system according to some embodiments of the second aspect of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the intermediate actuator and the first driven actuator;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a top view schematic diagram of a magnetic drive conveying system according to some embodiments of the third aspect of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a top view schematic diagram of a magnetic drive conveying system according to some embodiments of the fourth aspect of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a top view schematic diagram of a magnetic drive conveying system according to some embodiments of the fifth aspect of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the middle actuator and the first slave actuator.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] Conveyor track 100;

[0038] Mover 200, first conveying surface 210, first connecting part 220, first station 230a, second station 230b, third station 230c, fourth station 230d;

[0039] First follower 300, second conveying surface 310, second connecting part 320, sliding base 330, first bearing part 340, second bearing part 350;

[0040] Driven track 400;

[0041] Second follower 500, third conveying surface 510, third connecting part 520;

[0042] Detection module 600;

[0043] The third follower 700 and the fourth conveyor surface 710. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions 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 one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 1-11As shown, for ease of understanding by those skilled in the art, the various figures only show a portion of the conveyor track 100 and do not represent the complete shape of the conveyor track 100. This utility model proposes a magnetic drive conveying system, including a conveyor track 100, a mover 200, and a first driven element 300.

[0050] The mover 200 is movably connected to the conveyor track 100 and can move along the conveyor track 100. It also has a first conveyor surface 210 for carrying articles. When the mover 200 moves along the conveyor track 100, the articles placed on the first conveyor surface 210 can move together with the mover 200 under the force of the first conveyor surface 210.

[0051] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can adjust the form in which the mover 200 moves along the conveying track 100. In some embodiments, the mover 200 includes a servo motor, which can drive the mover 200 to move along the conveying track 100. In other embodiments, the conveying track 100 can generate a magnetic field after being energized, and the generated magnetic field can drive the mover 200 to move along the conveying track 100.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, the first follower 300 of this invention is located on the side of the conveying track 100, and also has a second conveying surface 310 for carrying items. Workers can place items on the second conveying surface 310, allowing the first follower 300 to carry the items.

[0053] In this utility model, the moving element 200 and the first driven element 300 are detachably connected so that the moving element 200 and the first driven element 300 jointly carry the article and move synchronously along the conveying track 100, or the moving element 200 alone carries the article and moves along the conveying track 100.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 It shows Figure 1 In the case where the mover 200 is connected to the first driven element 300; when the mover 200 is connected to the first driven element 300, the first driven element 300 can follow the mover 200 along the extension direction of the conveying track 100 through the connection (i.e., Figure 3 If the first conveyor 200 and the first driven 300 move together in the forward and backward directions, the second conveyor surface 310 will also move synchronously with the first conveyor surface 210. The synchronously moving mover 200 and the first driven 300 can transport larger items together through the first conveyor surface 210 and the second conveyor surface 310, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, when the mover 200 separates from the first driven element 300, the mover 200 can move independently along the conveyor track 100 and convey items placed on the first conveyor surface 210. The first driven element 300 is located on the side of the conveyor track 100 and does not occupy the movement space of the mover 200 on the conveyor track 100. Therefore, it does not affect the movement of the mover 200 on the conveyor track 100, and the mover 200 does not need to drive the first driven element 300 to move together, thus reducing the overall power consumption of the magnetic drive conveyor system.

[0056] This invention enables the detachable connection between the driven element 200 and the driven element 200, allowing the carrying area of ​​the magnetic drive conveyor system to be flexibly adjusted without replacing the driven element 200, thus not affecting the production cycle and increasing production efficiency.

[0057] Those skilled in the art can adjust the shapes of the first conveying surface 210 and the second conveying surface 310 to adapt to conveying requirements under different conditions. In some embodiments, the first conveying surface 210 is rectangular and the second conveying surface 310 is square. In other embodiments, both the first conveying surface 210 and the second conveying surface 310 are square. In still other embodiments, the first conveying surface 210 is a rounded rectangle and the second conveying surface 310 is circular. Those skilled in the art can also adjust the areas of the first conveying surface 210 and the second conveying surface 310 so that the area of ​​the first conveying surface 210 is greater than, equal to, or less than the area of ​​the second conveying surface 310.

[0058] As a preferred embodiment, in some embodiments, the first driven element 300 includes a first support portion 340 and a second support portion 350 connected together. The first support portion 340 is located on the side of the second support portion 350 facing the conveying track 100. When the first driven element 300 is connected to the mover 200, the first support portion 340 is located on the side of the mover 200 along a first direction, and the second support portion 350 is located on the side of the mover 200 along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the extension direction of the conveying track 100, and the second direction, the first direction, and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other. The top surface of the first support portion 340 and the top surface of the second support portion 350 together form the second conveying surface 310. Through the above solution, the area of ​​the second conveying surface 310 is further increased in the first direction; when the first driven element 300 is connected to the mover 200, the second conveying surface 310 can further increase the carrying area of ​​the mover 200 and the driven element 200 in the first direction, and the carrying capacity of the magnetic drive conveying system is further improved.

[0059] For details, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 11 As shown, Figure 10 and Figure 11One embodiment of the above-described embodiment is shown, in which the first support portion 340 is located to the right of the second support portion 350. When the first slave 300 is connected to the mover 200, the first support portion 340 is located behind the mover 200. The second conveying surface 310, jointly defined by the first support portion 340 and the second support portion 350, can further increase the carrying area of ​​the mover 200 and the slave 200 in the front-rear direction, thereby further improving the carrying capacity of the magnetic drive conveying system.

[0060] Further, please refer to Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a third follower 700. The first follower 300 and the third follower 700 are horizontally disposed on both sides of the extension direction of the vertical conveying track 100. The third follower 700 has a fourth conveying surface 710 for carrying articles. The mover 200 is detachably connected to the third follower 700 so that at least one of the first follower 300 and the third follower 700 carries articles together with the mover 200 and moves synchronously along the conveying track 100, or the mover 200 carries articles alone and moves along the conveying track 100.

[0061] When the mover 200 is connected to the third driven element 700, the third driven element 700 can follow the mover 200 along the extension direction of the conveying track 100 through the connection (i.e., Figure 9 If the first conveyor surface 200 and the third driven surface 700 move together in the forward and backward directions, the fourth conveyor surface 710 will also move synchronously with the first conveyor surface 210. The synchronously moving mover 200 and the third driven surface 700 can transport larger items together through the first conveyor surface 210 and the fourth conveyor surface 710, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system.

[0062] When the mover 200, the first driven unit 300, and the third driven unit 700 are interconnected, both the first driven unit 300 and the third driven unit 700 can follow the mover 200 along the extension direction of the conveying track 100 through the connection (i.e., Figure 9 If the first conveyor surface 200 moves together with the first conveyor surface 210 in the forward and backward directions, then the second conveyor surface 310 and the fourth conveyor surface 710 will also move synchronously with the first conveyor surface 210. The synchronously moving mover 200, the first driven mover 300 and the third driven mover 700 can transport larger items together through the first conveyor surface 210, the second conveyor surface 310 and the fourth conveyor surface 710, and the carrying capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system is further improved.

[0063] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can adjust the movement mode of the follower 200 according to actual needs. Please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the first follower 300 includes a roller; when the mover 200 is connected to the first follower 300, the first follower 300 can move along the extension direction of the conveying track 100 together with the mover 200 by the rolling of the roller relative to the ground.

[0064] As a preferred option, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a driven track 400, which is located on one side of the conveying track 100 (i.e., Figure 6 , Figure 7 (As shown on the left or right side) The first follower 300 is slidably connected to the follower track 400. When the mover 200 is connected to the first follower 300, the first follower 300 can move along the extension direction of the conveyor track 100 together with the mover 200 by sliding relative to the follower track 400. And because the follower track 400 can limit the movement of the first follower 300 perpendicular to the extension direction of the follower track 400, the movement of the first follower 300 with the mover 200 can be more stable.

[0065] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can also adjust the connection method between the mover 200 and the driven unit according to actual needs.

[0066] In some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveyor system includes fasteners, through which the mover 200 can be detachably connected to the first driven element 300. When an increase in the load capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system is required due to process changes, the operator can use the fasteners to connect the mover 200 and the first driven element 300, allowing the first driven element 300 to move with the mover 200. When a greater load capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system is no longer required due to process changes, the operator can remove the fasteners, separating the mover 200 from the first driven element 300.

[0067] In the prior art, magnetic drive conveying systems usually need to handle different items according to different steps in the production process. Therefore, the conveying surface of the mover 200 needs to be compatible with the largest items in the production process. The load-bearing capacity of the magnetic drive conveying system is always kept at the maximum, which leads to energy waste when conveying smaller items in some steps due to the larger size of the mover 200.

[0068] In view of the above, this utility model proposes a preferred solution, please refer to it. Figure 1-5As shown, in some embodiments, the mover 200 includes a first connecting portion 220, and the first driven part 300 includes a second connecting portion 320; the mover 200 has a first station 230a and a second station 230b on the conveying track 100; the mover 200 is configured as follows: when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting portion 220 is detachably connected to the second connecting portion 320; when the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the first connecting portion 220 is separated from the second connecting portion 320.

[0069] When the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the mover 200 is connected to the first driven 300 through the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320. Then the first driven 300 can move with the mover 200 and together with the mover 200 carry larger items. When the mover 200 and the first driven 300 move to the second station 230b, the mover 200 separates from the first driven 300. The magnetic drive conveyor system no longer needs to drive the mover 200 and the first driven 300 at the same time, and the overall power consumption of the magnetic drive conveyor system is reduced.

[0070] Those skilled in the art can reasonably set the positions of the first station 230a and the second station 230b according to actual production needs, so that the magnetic drive conveying system can provide the corresponding power when the mover 200 needs to move larger items, thereby further improving the energy utilization rate.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, a first follower 300 is pre-positioned on the left side of the first station 230a. The mover 200 moves forward and passes sequentially through the first station 230a and the second station 230b. When the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 connect to each other, so that the first follower 300 follows the mover 200 until the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b. Those skilled in the art can place large items that need to be transported on the first conveying surface 210 and the second conveying surface 310 located between the first station 230a and the second station 230b, either manually or automatically. Before the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b or when the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the items can be removed from the first conveying surface 210 and the second conveying surface 310, either manually or automatically, thereby realizing the transport of the items between the first station 230a and the second station 230b.

[0072] It should be noted that those skilled in the art can adjust the specific positions of the first station 230a and the second station 230b according to actual needs, so that the movement of the mover 200 and the driven 200 adapts to the production rhythm. For example, considering that the connection and separation between the actual mover 200 and the first driven 300 requires a certain amount of time, for a given loading and unloading position, those skilled in the art can set the first station 230a on the side of the loading position away from the unloading position, and set the second station 230b on the side of the unloading position away from the loading position.

[0073] On the other hand, those skilled in the art can set the position of the first driven element 300 according to actual needs, so that the mover 200 can be detachably connected to the first driven element 300 when it moves to the first station 230a. Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first follower 300 is disposed on the left side of the first station 230a. The first follower 300 may also be disposed in front of the left and behind the left of the first station 230a.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the mover 200 can stop when it moves to the first station 230a, wait for the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 to complete the detachable connection, and then move forward along the conveyor track 100 to the second station 230b.

[0075] Please refer to Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveyor system includes multiple movers 200. One mover 200, detachably connected to a first driven mover 300, moves to a second station 230b, detaches from the first driven mover 300, and then continues to move forward along the conveyor track 100. Another mover 200 has been pre-moved to a first station 230a and remains stationary. The first driven mover 300 can be moved backward manually or automatically to a position where it can connect with the mover 200 at the first station 230a. The mover 200 at the first station 230a, after being detachably connected to the first driven mover 300, continues to move forward along the conveyor track 100 to the second station 230b.

[0076] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can choose to detachably connect the first connecting part 220 to the second connecting part 320. Please refer to... Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the first connecting portion 220 includes a controllable mechanical pin, and the second connecting portion 320 has a pin hole corresponding to the mechanical pin; when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the mechanical pin extends into the pin hole of the second connecting portion 320, and the mover 200 can drive the first driven member 300 to move toward the second station 230b through the mechanical pin.

[0077] As a preferred embodiment, please refer to Figure 2-5 As shown, the first connecting part 220 is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part 320 is made of a ferromagnetic material. When the first connecting part 220 is energized, it can attract ferromagnetic materials. The ferromagnetic materials mentioned in this invention can be elemental iron, cobalt, nickel, or their alloys, as well as manganese-containing compounds.

[0078] In the above embodiment, the mover 200 is configured as follows: when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 switches to an energized state to magnetically attract the second connecting part 320. When the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the first connecting part 220 switches to an de-energized state. Through the above scheme, the first connecting part 220 can achieve a detachable connection with the second connecting part 320 by magnetic attraction.

[0079] For details, please refer to Figure 2-4 As shown, when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 switches to the energized state. Then, the first connecting part 220 can attract the second connecting part 320, causing the second connecting part 320 to approach and eventually abut against the first connecting part 220. The part of the first connecting part 220 that abuts against the second connecting part 320 can provide corresponding friction to the second connecting part 320, thereby driving the first driven part 300 to move together with the mover 200.

[0080] When the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the first connecting part 220 switches to the de-energized state. The first connecting part 220 no longer abuts against the second connecting part 320. The second connecting part 320 is no longer subjected to frictional force and is no longer subjected to frictional force generated by the adsorption of the first connecting part 220, thus separating from the first connecting part 220.

[0081] Since the first connecting part 220 only needs to switch between energized and de-energized states to connect or disconnect the second connecting part 320, the process of connecting and disconnecting the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 is faster, thus improving the overall transportation efficiency of the magnetic drive conveyor system. On the other hand, please refer to... Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting part 220 only needs to form an abutment relationship with the second connecting part 320 in the extension direction perpendicular to the conveying track 100. The friction force indirectly generated by the magnetic effect can drive the second connecting part 320 to move, eliminating the need for the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 to cooperate in the extension direction of the conveying track 100. This facilitates the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 to form a detachable connection relationship more quickly, enabling the first driven element 300 to move together with the driven element 200 more quickly, and further improving the transportation efficiency of the magnetic drive conveying system.

[0082] As another preferred embodiment, please refer to Figure 2-5 As shown, the first connecting part 220 is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part 320 is magnetic. For the second connecting part 320 with a specific magnetic field, the first connecting part 220 can switch to different magnetic fields by different energizing methods to attract or repel the second connecting part 320. For example, if the second connecting part 320 is the north pole, the side of the first connecting part 220 near the second connecting part 320 can be switched to the north pole to repel the second connecting part 320, thereby pushing the first follower 300 away from the mover 200; the first connecting part 220 can also be switched to the south pole to attract the second connecting part 320, thereby attracting the first follower 300 to approach and abut against the mover 200.

[0083] In the above embodiment, the mover 200 is configured as follows: when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 switches to first magnetism to magnetically attract the second connecting part 320. When the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the second connecting part 320 switches to second magnetism to repel the second connecting part 320. Through the above scheme, the first connecting part 220 can achieve a detachable connection with the second connecting part 320 through another magnetic attraction method.

[0084] For details, please refer to Figure 2-4 As shown, when the mover 200 moves to the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 switches to the first magnetism. The magnetic poles of the parts of the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 that are close to each other are opposite. The first connecting part 220 can attract the second connecting part 320, causing the second connecting part 320 to approach and eventually abut against the first connecting part 220. The part of the first connecting part 220 that abuts against the second connecting part 320 can provide a corresponding frictional force to the second connecting part 320, thereby driving the first driven part 300 to move together with the mover 200.

[0085] When the mover 200 moves to the second station 230b, the first connecting part 220 switches to the second magnetism. The magnetic poles of the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 that are close to each other are the same. Therefore, the first connecting part 220 can repel the second connecting part 320. The second connecting part 320 quickly moves away from the first connecting part 220 and is no longer subject to frictional force. It is also no longer subject to frictional force generated by the adsorption of the first connecting part 220, and thus separates from the first connecting part 220.

[0086] Since the first connecting part 220 only needs to switch between the first magnet and the second magnet to connect or separate the second connecting part 320, the process of connecting and separating the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 is faster, and the overall transportation efficiency of the magnetic drive conveyor system is improved.

[0087] The previously described scheme of using the driven track 400 to increase the movement stability of the first driven element 300, in conjunction with the above embodiments, please refer to... Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, where Figure 6 , Figure 7 For the connection between the mover 200 and the first driven mover 300, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetically driven conveying system includes a driven track 400 located on the side of the conveying track 100 in the extending direction; the first driven element 300 further includes a sliding base 330 slidably connected to the driven track 400, and a second connecting portion 320 slidably connected to the sliding base 330, so that when magnetically attracted by the first connecting portion 220, it can slide closer to the first connecting portion 220 relative to the sliding base 330. When the second connecting portion 320 is magnetically connected to the first connecting portion 220, the sliding connection between the sliding base 330 and the driven track 400 ensures that the first driven element 300 moves as a whole along the extending direction of the driven track 400, thereby enhancing the stability of the movement of the first driven element 300. On the other hand, as the second connecting part 320 approaches the first connecting part 220 under magnetic influence, the sliding connection between the second connecting part 320 and the sliding base 330 can also restrict the movement of the second connecting part 320, further enhancing the stability of the connection between the second connecting part 320 and the first connecting part 220.

[0088] To prevent failure of the magnetic drive conveyor system and enhance its stability, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveyor system further includes a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature of the mover 200. When the temperature sensor detects that the temperature of the mover 200 has reached a critical value, the first connection portion 220 switches to a power-off state. In some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveyor system further includes a current sensor for detecting the current of the mover 200. When the current sensor detects that the current of the mover 200 has reached a critical value, the first connection portion 220 switches to a power-off state.

[0089] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can also set more workstations on the moving path of the mover 200 according to production needs. For example, please refer to... Figure 8As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveyor system further includes a second follower 500 located on the side of the conveyor track 100 in the extending direction, and has a third conveying surface 510 for carrying articles. The mover 200 is detachably connected to the second follower 500, so that the mover 200 and the second follower 500 jointly carry articles and move synchronously along the conveyor track 100, or the mover 200 carries articles alone and moves along the conveyor track 100. When the mover 200 is detachably connected to the second follower 500, the third conveying surface 510 moves synchronously with the first conveying surface 210. The synchronously moving mover 200 and the second follower 500 can jointly transport larger articles through the first conveying surface 210 and the third conveying surface 510, thus improving the carrying capacity of the magnetic drive conveyor system.

[0090] Regarding the detachable connection between the second driven element 500 and the driven element 200, in the above embodiment, the second driven element 500 includes a third connecting portion 520. The second driven element 500 and the driven element 200 can be interconnected through the third connecting portion 520 and the first connecting portion 220. The specific form of the third connecting portion 520 and the first connecting portion 220 can be referred to the connection method of the first connecting portion 220 and the second connecting portion 320 in the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0091] In the above embodiment, the mover 200 also has a third station 230c and a fourth station 230d on the conveying track 100. The first station 230a, the second station 230b, the third station 230c, and the fourth station 230d are arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the conveying track 100. The mover 200 is configured as follows: when the mover 200 moves to the third station 230c, the first connecting part 220 is detachably connected to the third connecting part 520; when the mover 200 moves to the fourth station 230d, the first connecting part 220 is separated from the third connecting part 520. Through the above scheme, the mover 200 moves along the extension direction of the track (i.e., Figure 8 As the material passes through the first station 230a, the second station 230b, the third station 230c and the fourth station 230d in sequence, it can transport items with the first slave 300 and the second slave 500 respectively, and thus transport items in multiple steps of the production process.

[0092] Without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, those skilled in the art can adjust the size relationship between the second conveying surface 310 and the second conveying surface 310 to meet production requirements. As a preferred embodiment, in some embodiments, the area of ​​the third conveying surface 510 is larger than the area of ​​the second conveying surface 310. During the assembly of parts on the production line, the volume of the items to be transported gradually increases as the number of parts increases. Having a larger area for the third conveying surface 510 than the second conveying surface 310 is more conducive to the transport of items on the assembly line.

[0093] Further, please refer to Figure 1-3 , Figure 5-11 As shown, in some embodiments, the magnetic drive conveying system further includes a detection module 600; when the detection module 600 detects that the mover 200 is located at the first station 230a, the first connecting part 220 is detachably connected to the second connecting part 320; when the detection module 600 detects that the mover 200 is located at the second station 230b, the first connecting part 220 is separated from the second connecting part 320. Through the above scheme, the mover 200 can be connected to or separated from the second connecting part 320 according to the detection result of the detection module 600.

[0094] Specifically, in some embodiments, the detection module 600 comprises multiple photogates, each located on the side of a different workstation. When the mover 200 moves to the first workstation 230a or the second workstation 230b, the mover 200, based on the detection result of the photogate at the corresponding position, causes the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 to either connect or disconnect. For example, when the first connecting part 220 is switched to an energized state, the second connecting part 320 can be attracted by the magnetic attraction of the first connecting part 220 and eventually abut against it.

[0095] In some embodiments, the detection module 600 comprises multiple force sensors, each force sensor being disposed on the conveying track 100 at a position corresponding to the first station 230a or the second station 230b. When the mover 200 passes the first station 230a or the second station 230b, the mover 200 connects or separates the first connecting part 220 and the second connecting part 320 according to the detection result of the force sensor at the corresponding position.

[0096] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A magnetic drive conveying system, characterized in that, include: Conveyor track; The mover is movably connected to the conveying track and is capable of moving along the conveying track, and also has a first conveying surface for carrying articles; The first follower, located on the side of the conveying track, also has a second conveying surface for carrying articles; The moving part is detachably connected to the first driven part, so that the moving part and the first driven part jointly carry the item and move synchronously along the conveying track, or the moving part carries the item alone and moves along the conveying track.

2. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving element includes a first connecting portion, and the first driven element includes a second connecting portion; the moving element has a first station and a second station on the conveying track; The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first work station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the second connecting part; and when the mover moves to the second work station, the first connecting part is separated from the second connecting part.

3. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part is made of ferromagnetic material; The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first work station, the first connecting part switches to an energized state to magnetically attract the second connecting part; and when the mover moves to the second work station, the first connecting part switches to an de-energized state.

4. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part is an electromagnet, and the second connecting part is magnetic; The mover is configured such that when the mover moves to the first station, the first connecting part switches to a first magnetism to magnetically attract the second connecting part; when the mover moves to the second station, the second connecting part switches to a second magnetism to repel the second connecting part.

5. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The magnetic drive conveying system includes a driven track located on the side of the conveying track in the extension direction; the first driven part also includes a sliding base slidably connected to the driven track, and a second connecting part slidably connected to the sliding base, so that when magnetically attracted by the first connecting part, it can slide closer to the first connecting part relative to the sliding base.

6. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic drive conveying system further includes a second driven element located on the side of the conveying track in the extension direction. The second driven element also has a third conveying surface for carrying items, the area of ​​which is larger than the area of ​​the second conveying surface. The driven element and the second driven element are detachably connected, allowing the driven element and the second driven element to jointly carry items and move synchronously along the conveying track, or allowing the driven element to carry items alone and move along the conveying track. The second driven element includes a third connecting portion. The driven element also has a third station and a fourth station on the conveying track, with the first station, second station, third station, and fourth station arranged sequentially along the extension direction of the conveying track. The mover is configured such that when the mover is moved to the third station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the third connecting part; when the mover is moved to the fourth station, the first connecting part is separated from the third connecting part.

7. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic drive conveying system further includes a detection module; when the detection module detects that the mover is located at the first station, the first connecting part is detachably connected to the second connecting part; when the detection module detects that the mover is located at the second station, the first connecting part is separated from the second connecting part.

8. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first driven element includes a first support portion and a second support portion connected together. The first support portion is located on the side of the second support portion facing the conveying track. When the first driven element is connected to the driven element, the first support portion is located on the side of the driven element along a first direction, and the second support portion is located on the side of the driven element along a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the extension direction of the conveying track, and the second direction, the first direction, and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other. The top surface of the first support portion and the top surface of the second support portion together form the second conveying surface.

9. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic drive conveying system also includes a driven track, which is located on one side of the conveying track, and the first driven element is slidably connected to the driven track.

10. The magnetic drive conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic drive conveying system further includes a third follower. The first follower and the third follower are horizontally disposed on both sides of the extension direction perpendicular to the conveying track. The third follower has a fourth conveying surface for carrying items. The mover and the third follower are detachably connected so that at least one of the first follower and the third follower carries the item together with the mover and moves synchronously along the conveying track, or the mover carries the item alone and moves along the conveying track.

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