Automatic separation structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic separating structure which comprises a rack, a conveying line arranged on the rack, a separating assembly, two fixing plates and separating marks, the upstream end and the downstream end of the separating assembly are respectively provided with a transmission frame, and the number of the fixing plates is two. The two fixing plates are fixedly arranged relative to the rack and located above the transmission frames on the upstream side and the downstream side respectively, transmission rods are fixedly connected to the tops of the transmission frames, the fixing plate on the upstream side is rotationally connected with the corresponding transmission rod, and a driving device is arranged on the fixing plate on the downstream side. And the output end of the driving device is fixedly arranged relative to the transmission rod on the side. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the rotation angle of the separation assembly at the upstream position is accurately controlled through the telescopic action of the driving device, an outlet of the separation assembly can be dynamically aligned with a left side channel or a right side channel separated by a separation mark, and automatic and high-precision separation guiding of the same batch of products is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automation device technology, and in particular relates to an automatic lane separation structure. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, especially in the filling and packaging lines of the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, it is often necessary to automatically sort continuously conveyed bottled products according to predetermined requirements. Efficient, accurate, and flexible automatic sorting systems are crucial for improving overall production efficiency, reducing labor costs, and achieving intelligent production.

[0003] Currently, most common lane separation structures are fixed guide rails. Fixed guide rails have a simple structure, but when the same product needs to be output in two directions, this structure cannot accurately guide the product to which direction it should be output. It lacks overall flexibility. Once the lane separation requirements change, the machine needs to be stopped and tedious manual adjustments need to be made. It cannot adapt to the needs of flexible production and affects the continuity and reliability of production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art by providing an automatic lane separation structure, which solves the problem of lack of precise guiding lane separation for the same product.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: An automatic lane separation structure includes a frame, a conveyor line set on the frame, a lane separation component, a fixing plate, and lane separation markers. The lane separation component includes two parallel guide partitions and several transmission frames fixedly connected between the two guide partitions. A transmission frame is arranged at the upstream end and the downstream end of the lane separation component. The guide partitions and the transmission frames together form a product channel for products to pass through. Two fixing plates are provided. Both fixing plates are fixedly set relative to the frame and are located above the upstream and downstream transmission frames, respectively. A transmission rod is fixedly connected to the top of each transmission frame. The fixing plate on the upstream side is rotatably connected to the corresponding transmission rod. A driving device is provided on the fixing plate on the downstream side. The output end of the driving device is fixedly set relative to the transmission rod on that side.

[0006] The lane divider is positioned above the conveyor line downstream of the lane divider assembly. The lane divider divides the conveyor surface of the conveyor line into left and right channels. The drive device drives the product channel outlet of the lane divider assembly to align with the left or right channel of the lane divider.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotation angle of the lane-separating component at the upstream end is precisely controlled by the telescopic movement of the drive device, so that its outlet can be dynamically aligned with the left or right channel separated by the lane-separating marker. This achieves automated and high-precision lane-separating guidance for the same batch of products, solves the defect of fixed guide rails that cannot flexibly switch flow directions, and improves lane-separating efficiency, production flexibility and equipment automation.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the two guide partitions are located above the conveyor line, and there is a gap between the bottom of each guide partition and the conveyor surface of the conveyor line.

[0009] With the above-mentioned further configuration, the guide partition is suspended above the conveying surface to prevent relative sliding between the guide partition and the conveying surface of the conveyor line, which would generate frictional resistance and affect the control accuracy of the guide partition by the drive device, resulting in the inability to accurately achieve lane separation. At the same time, it can avoid wear and tear on the conveyor line and the guide partition, thus shortening their service life.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that a plurality of cylinders are installed on the side wall of the guide partition, and the output end of the cylinders extends radially into or out of the product channel.

[0011] With the above-mentioned further configuration, after the cylinder output end extends radially into the product channel, it can block the product from continuing to move forward along the conveyor line until the drive device adjusts the product channel to align with the other side channel and then retracts, thereby realizing the separate channel control of the product.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that two side rails are provided upstream of the lane divider assembly, and the channel outlet formed by the two side rails is directly opposite the product channel inlet of the lane divider assembly.

[0013] With the above-mentioned further design, the two side rails can constrain the product to accurately enter the product channel for separate processing.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that both the lane divider and the side rail are fixedly connected to the frame, and there is a gap between the bottom of the lane divider and the bottom of the side rail and the conveying surface of the conveyor line.

[0015] By adopting the above-mentioned further configuration, the lane markers and side rails are both suspended above the conveyor surface to prevent friction between the lane markers and side rails and the conveyor surface of the conveyor line, which would cause wear on the lane markers, side rails, or conveyor surface and thus shorten the overall service life.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that the lane divider has chamfers on both sides of one end facing the lane divider assembly, forming flared entrances with the side railings on both sides, creating left and right passageways respectively.

[0017] With the above-mentioned further design, the flared inlet can guide the product when it enters the left or right channel.

[0018] A further improvement of this invention is that a transmission frame is evenly spaced between the two guide partitions along their length.

[0019] By adopting the above-mentioned further configuration, the two guide partitions can be set relatively parallel to each other along the length direction.

[0020] A further feature of this invention is as follows: the transmission frame includes a connecting plate fixedly connected to two guide partitions and a series plate connecting the two connecting plates. The series plate is fixedly connected to the top of the two connecting plates. The series plate is provided with two strip holes. Bolts are connected to the threaded holes on the top of the corresponding connecting plates through the strip holes. The transmission rod is fixedly mounted on the series plate.

[0021] With the above-mentioned further configuration, the bolts are connected and fixed to the threaded holes of the connecting plate after passing through the first strip hole on the series plate. The distance between the two strip holes is fixed. Only the distance between the two connecting plates needs to be adjusted to change the distance between the two parallel guide partitions, so that the width of the product channel corresponds to the product, making it able to adapt to products of different sizes and making the whole system more flexible.

[0022] A further feature of this invention is that a second strip-shaped hole is provided on the downstream fixing plate, and the extension direction of the second strip-shaped hole is the same as the extension and retraction direction of the output end of the drive device.

[0023] With the above-mentioned further settings, the second strip hole limits the direction of movement of the transmission rod, preventing swaying that could cause inaccurate movement of the guide partition. At the same time, it can limit the upper and lower limits of the transmission rod's movement, avoiding excessive displacement of the guide partition. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure from another perspective of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the transmission frame in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the transmission frame, the downstream fixing plate, and the driving device in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the transmission frame and the upstream fixing plate in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a side view of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor line; 3. Fixing plate; 31. Slot hole two; 4. Guide partition; 5. Transmission frame; 51. Connecting plate; 52. Series plate; 521. Slot hole one; 6. Transmission rod; 7. Drive device; 8. Lane marker; 9. Cylinder; 10. Side railing. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, all directional indicators (such as up, down, forward, backward, etc.) are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0033] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this utility model, "a number" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0035] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an automatic lane separation structure includes a frame 1, a conveyor line 2 set on the frame 1, a lane separation component, a fixing plate 3, lane separation markers 8, and side railings 10. In this embodiment, the conveyor line 2 is a conveyor belt for transporting products. The conveyor line 2 is divided into three parts: a single conveyor channel at the uppermost position, a distribution section in the middle, and a double conveyor channel at the lowermost position.

[0036] Each conveyor channel consists of two parallel side rails 10.

[0037] In this embodiment, the distribution section located in the middle includes a channel assembly. The channel assembly includes two parallel guide partitions 4 and several transmission frames 5 fixedly connected between the two guide partitions 4. In this embodiment, three transmission frames 5 are selected and respectively set at the upstream end, downstream end and middle area of ​​the guide partitions 4. The transmission frame 5 includes connecting plates 51 respectively fixedly connected to the two guide partitions 4. In this embodiment, the top of the two connecting plates 51 is provided with threaded holes. The two connecting plates 51 are connected by a series plate 52 at the top. The series plate 52 is provided with two strip holes 521. During installation, bolts are passed through the strip holes 521 and screwed into the pre-set threaded holes at the top of the connecting plates 51 and tightened. This design allows the bolts to be loosened first to adjust the distance between the two connecting plates 51, and similarly the distance between the two guide partitions 4, to adapt to products of different widths. After adjustment, the bolts are tightened to fix the product, which greatly improves the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0038] Thus, the guide partition 4 and the transmission frame 5 together form a product channel for the product to pass through. Furthermore, the outlet of a single conveying channel is directly opposite the product channel inlet of the channeling component, thereby constraining the product to accurately enter the product channel for channeling processing.

[0039] In this embodiment, two fixing plates 3 are provided. Both fixing plates 3 are fixedly set relative to the frame 1 and are located above the two transmission frames 5 upstream and downstream, respectively. The top of each transmission frame 5 is fixedly connected to a transmission rod 6. The fixing plate 3 on the upstream side is rotatably connected to the corresponding transmission rod 6. The fixing plate 3 on the downstream side is provided with a driving device 7. The output end of the driving device 7 is fixedly set relative to the transmission rod 6 on that side. In this embodiment, the driving device 7 can be a cylinder, or an electric push rod or a linear module driven by a servo motor. It is only necessary to realize that its output end is a telescopic action.

[0040] In addition, a strip-shaped hole 31 is provided on the fixed plate 3 at the downstream end of the lane divider assembly. Its extension direction is consistent with the extension and retraction direction of the output end of the drive device 7. The transmission rod 6 at the downstream end of the lane divider assembly can pass through this strip-shaped hole 31. This hole plays a dual role of guiding and limiting. It can prevent the transmission rod 6 from shaking during operation and can accurately limit its extension and retraction stroke to avoid excessive rotation of the lane divider assembly.

[0041] Furthermore, the transmission rod 6 is fixedly arranged at the center symmetrical position of the series plate 52, so that the distance from it to the two guide partitions 4 is the same, and the torque on the two guide partitions 4 is more balanced.

[0042] In this embodiment, the dual conveying channels include a lane divider 8 fixedly installed above the conveying line 2. The lane divider 8 divides the conveying surface of the conveying line 2 into two independent channels, left and right. Guide rails 10 are also fixedly installed on both sides of the lane divider 8. Together with the lane divider 8, they form the boundaries of the left and right channels. The lane divider 8 has guide chamfers on both sides facing the lane divider assembly, so that it and the side rails 10 together form an flared channel entrance, which facilitates the smooth entry of the product into either channel and reduces the risk of jamming.

[0043] To further achieve precise control, several cylinders 9 can be installed on the side wall of one or two guide partitions 4. The piston rod of the cylinder 9 can be radially extended into or out of the product channel in a controlled manner. When it is necessary to separate the channels, the piston rod extends, which can temporarily block the product from moving forward, and buy time for the rotation and alignment of the channeling assembly. After the outlet of the channeling assembly is aligned with the target channel, the piston rod retracts, and the product continues to move forward, completing the channeling.

[0044] In this embodiment, the two guide partitions 4, the lane markers 8, and all the side rails 10 are located above the conveyor line 2, and their bottoms are all separated from the conveyor surface of the conveyor line 2. They are all non-contact suspended installations.

[0045] The guide partition 4 is suspended above the conveying surface to prevent frictional resistance caused by relative sliding between the guide partition 4 and the conveying surface of the conveyor line 2, which would affect the control accuracy of the guide partition 4 by the drive device 7 and prevent precise lane separation. At the same time, it can prevent wear and tear on the conveyor line 2 and the guide partition 4, thus shortening their service life. The lane separation marker 8 and the side rail 10 are also suspended above the conveying surface to prevent friction between the lane separation marker 8 and the side rail 10 and the conveying surface of the conveyor line 2, which would cause wear on the lane separation marker 8, the side rail 10 or the conveying surface, thus shortening their overall service life.

[0046] The working principle is as follows: In the initial state, the product channel outlet of the lane dividing assembly is aligned with the left or right channel of the lane dividing marker 8. When the control system (such as PLC) determines that the lane dividing path needs to be switched according to production requirements, it sends a command to the drive device 7. The output end of the drive device 7 performs a telescopic movement, which pushes the transmission rod 6 at the downstream end, forcing the entire lane dividing assembly to rotate and swing around the transmission rod 6 at the upstream end as the axis until its product channel outlet is precisely aligned with the other side channel of the lane dividing marker 8. During this process, the strip hole 31 ensures the linearity and accuracy of the movement. The product is introduced into the product channel of the lane dividing assembly from the upstream through the side rail 10, and finally flows out from the aligned outlet and enters the left or right channel of the lane dividing marker 8, thereby realizing the automatic, precise and flexible lane dividing function.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotation angle of the lane-separating component at the upstream end is precisely controlled by the telescopic movement of the drive device 7, so that its outlet can be dynamically aligned with the left or right channel separated by the lane-separating marker 8. This achieves automated and high-precision lane-separating guidance for the same batch of products, solves the defect that fixed guide rails cannot flexibly switch flow directions, and improves lane-separating efficiency, production flexibility and equipment automation.

Claims

1. An automatic lane-separating structure, comprising a frame (1) and a conveyor line (2) disposed on the frame (1), characterized in that, It also includes a lane dividing assembly, a fixed plate (3) and a lane dividing marker (8). The lane dividing assembly includes two parallel guide partitions (4) and several transmission frames (5) fixedly connected between the two guide partitions (4). A transmission frame (5) is arranged at the upstream end and the downstream end of the lane dividing assembly. The guide partitions (4) and the transmission frames (5) together form a product channel for the product to pass through. There are two fixed plates (3). Both fixed plates (3) are fixedly arranged relative to the frame (1) and are located above the upstream and downstream transmission frames (5) respectively. A transmission rod (6) is fixedly connected to the top of each transmission frame (5). The fixed plate (3) on the upstream side is rotatably connected to the corresponding transmission rod (6). A drive device (7) is provided on the fixed plate (3) on the downstream side. The output end of the drive device (7) is fixedly arranged relative to the transmission rod (6) on that side. The lane divider (8) is positioned above the conveyor line (2) downstream of the lane divider assembly. The lane divider (8) divides the conveyor surface of the conveyor line (2) into two channels, left and right. The drive device (7) drives the product channel outlet of the lane divider assembly to align with the left or right channel of the lane divider (8).

2. The automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two guide partitions (4) are located above the conveyor line (2), and there is a gap between the bottom of the guide partitions (4) and the conveyor surface of the conveyor line (2).

3. The automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several cylinders (9) are installed on the side wall of the guide partition (4), and the output end of the cylinders (9) extends radially into or out of the product channel.

4. The automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two side railings (10) are provided upstream of the lane divider assembly, and the channel outlet formed by the two side railings (10) is directly opposite the product channel entrance of the lane divider assembly.

5. An automatic lane separation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, Side railings (10) are provided on both sides of the lane divider (8), and the lane divider (8) and the side railings (10) on both sides together form left and right passages.

6. The automatic lane separation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lane marker (8) and the side rail (10) are both fixedly connected to the frame (1), and there is a gap between the bottom of the lane marker (8) and the bottom of the side rail (10) and the conveying surface of the conveying line (2).

7. An automatic lane separation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lane marker (8) has chamfers on both sides of one end facing the lane assembly, and together with the side railings (10) on both sides, it forms an entrance with a flared structure for the left and right passages.

8. The automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission frame (5) is arranged at uniform intervals along its length between the two guide partitions (4).

9. An automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that, The transmission frame (5) includes a connecting plate (51) fixedly connected to two guide partitions (4) and a series plate (52) connecting the two connecting plates (51). The series plate (52) is fixedly connected to the top of the two connecting plates (51). The series plate (52) is provided with a strip hole (521). The bolt is connected to the threaded hole at the top of the corresponding connecting plate (51) through the strip hole (521). The transmission rod (6) is fixedly set on the series plate (52).

10. An automatic lane separation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A strip hole (31) is provided on the downstream side fixing plate (3), and the extension direction of the strip hole (31) is the same as the extension direction of the output end of the drive device (7).

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