Belt conveyor with soft rope type mechanical arm

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment for airport material transportation, in particular to a belt conveyor with a soft rope type manipulator. Comprising a transport vehicle used for bearing a transport belt and a manipulator; the conveying belt is arranged on one side of the conveying vehicle and used for conveying luggage upwards or downwards; and the manipulator is movably arranged on one side of the conveying belt and is used for carrying the luggage onto the conveying belt. By integrating the soft rope type mechanical arm, the belt conveyor can easily carry luggage to the conveying belt, dependence on manual carrying is effectively reduced, the luggage carrying speed is increased, and the performance is particularly outstanding when large-scale or special-shaped luggage is carried out. A traditional manual carrying mode causes large burden on the body of a worker, and various occupational diseases are easily caused by carrying heavy objects for a long time.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the mechanical equipment technical field of airport material transport, specifically relates to a belt conveyor with soft rope type manipulator. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the complex process of airport material transport, efficiently and safely transferring luggage and cargo from the ground to the aircraft cargo warehouse is one of the key links to ensure the punctual operation of flights. The traditional material transport method mainly relies on manpower to cooperate with various transport equipment, such as trolleys, forklifts, and belt conveyors widely used in recent years. Belt conveyors play an important role in airport baggage handling systems due to their strong continuous operation ability, smooth operation, and easy maintenance. However, even in an increasingly automated airport logistics system, many links still require direct human involvement, especially in the process of transferring luggage from the ground to the starting end of the belt conveyor.

[0003] For small or lightweight luggage, manual handling is feasible, but as air travel demand grows, the number of large suitcases, overweight luggage, and special-shaped cargo also increases, which often exceeds the range of easy handling by ordinary manpower. Manual handling of heavy objects not only has low efficiency, increases the physical burden of workers, but also has safety hazards such as sprains, strains, and other occupational injury risks. In addition, manual handling during peak hours can cause bottlenecks in the luggage handling system, affecting overall transportation efficiency. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model provides a belt conveyor with soft rope type manipulator, which aims to improve the handling efficiency and save manpower.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A belt conveyor with soft rope type manipulator, comprising:

[0007] A transport vehicle for carrying a transport belt and a manipulator;

[0008] A transport belt is arranged on one side of the transport vehicle for transporting luggage upwards or downwards;

[0009] A manipulator is movably arranged on one side of the transport belt for transporting luggage onto the transport belt;

[0010] The manipulator is of a foldable structure, comprising a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm, and a third connecting arm. The first connecting arm is fixedly arranged on the base of the manipulator. A first rotary joint is arranged between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm. A second rotary joint is arranged between the second connecting arm and the third connecting arm. A picking mechanism is arranged on the third connecting arm.

[0011] Further, the base side of the mechanical hand is provided in a convex shape, the base track of the mechanical hand is provided in a concave shape, the base is connected with the track in a matching mode, and the base is provided with a positioning device.

[0012] Further, one end of the track is provided with a limiting plate.

[0013] Further, the positioning device is a gas cylinder, and when the gas cylinder rod is extended, the base is fixed at a position.

[0014] Further, the pickup mechanism is a soft rope type, and is provided with a suction cup or a clamping jaw.

[0015] Further, the first rotary joint comprises a first support lug on the first connecting arm and a first rotary block on the second connecting arm, the first rotary block is inserted between the two first support lugs and is connected with the first support lugs through a shaft in a rotatable mode, the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are perpendicular, the side surface of the first rotary block is provided with a first groove, the end surface of the first connecting arm corresponding to the first groove is provided with a first electric telescopic rod, the electric telescopic rod is extended and clamped in the groove to position the first rotary block, and the second connecting arm and the first rotary block are connected in a rotatable mode.

[0016] Further, the second rotary joint comprises a second rotary block on the second support arm and a second support lug on the third connecting arm, the second rotary block and the second support lug are connected through a shaft in a rotatable mode, the side surface of the second rotary block is provided with a second groove, and the second support lug is provided with a second electric telescopic rod, the second electric telescopic rod is extended and clamped in the second groove to position the second rotary block.

[0017] The beneficial effects achieved by the utility model are as follows:

[0018] The utility model discloses a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope type mechanical hand, the rotatable joint is connected between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm and between the second connecting arm and the third connecting arm, the second connecting arm and the third connecting arm can be folded on the first connecting arm, the soft rope type mechanical hand can be placed into the base track, and when the mechanical hand is not used, the mechanical hand can be folded and placed, so that the free swing of the mechanical hand is avoided.

[0019] The utility model discloses a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope type mechanical hand, through integration soft rope type mechanical hand, this belt conveyor can realize easily moving luggage to the transport belt, effectively reduced the dependence on manual handling, promoted the luggage handling speed, especially when facing large or special shape luggage, the performance is especially outstanding. The traditional manual handling mode causes great burden to the body of the staff, and long -time heavy lifting can easily lead to various occupational diseases. The application of the utility model can significantly reduce the physical burden of the staff, and protect the health of the staff. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced as follows. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the local enlarged view of the connecting arm of a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator.

[0023] Figure 3 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the first rotating block of a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator.

[0024] Figure 4 It is an enlarged schematic diagram of the folded belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator.

[0025] In the figure, 1 is a transport vehicle, 2 is a transport belt, 3 is a manipulator, 31 is a base, 32 is a track, 321 is a limiting plate, 33 is a positioning device, 34 is a first connecting arm, 341 is a first rotating joint, 3411 is a first supporting lug, 3412 is a first rotating block, 3413 is a first groove, 3414 is a first electric telescopic rod, 342 is a through hole, 35 is a second connecting arm, 351 is a second rotating joint, 3511 is a second supporting lug, 3512 is a second rotating block, 3513 is a second groove, 3514 is a second electric telescopic rod, 36 is a third connecting arm, 37 is a picking mechanism, 371 is a vacuum pipe, 372 is a steel wire rope, 373 is a telescopic hose, and 374 is a suction cup.

[0026] The realization, functional features and advantages of the present application will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the utility model have directionality indication (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directionality indication is only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), if the specific posture changes, the directionality indication also changes accordingly.

[0029] In addition, if the embodiments of the utility model have descriptions such as "first", "second", etc., the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for description purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text is that it includes three parallel schemes, taking "A and / or B" as an example, including A scheme, or B scheme, or A and B scheme. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary technical personnel in the art, when the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, nor is it within the protection scope required by the utility model.

[0030] As Figure 1 shown, a belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator 3, comprising: a transport vehicle 1 for carrying a transport belt 2 and a manipulator 3; as the carrier of the entire belt conveyor, the transport vehicle 1 is responsible for carrying the transport belt 2 and the manipulator 3, ensuring that they can move and operate in different areas of the airport.

[0031] The transport belt 2 is arranged on one side of the transport vehicle 1 and is used to transport luggage upwards or downwards; the transport belt 2 is the core component of material transportation, which is used to continuously and smoothly transport luggage from the ground or low place to high place or designated aircraft cargo warehouse. The belt is driven by a motor and circulates on the roller, and the luggage placed on the belt moves with the belt. The design of the belt takes into account the anti-skid, wear-resistant and load-bearing capacity to ensure the safety and efficiency of luggage transportation.

[0032] The manipulator 3 is arranged movably on one side of the transport belt 2 and is used to carry and transport luggage onto the belt. The manipulator 3 is responsible for assisting the staff to grab and place the luggage from the ground or the surrounding area onto the transport belt 2, realizing the manpower.

[0033] The base 31 of the mechanical arm 3 is provided with a convex shape, and the track 32 of the base 31 of the mechanical arm 3 is provided with a concave shape. The base 31 is connected with the track 32 in a matched mode. The base 31 is provided with a positioning device 33. One end of the track 32 is provided with a limiting plate 321 for limiting the moving distance of the mechanical arm 3 and preventing the mechanical arm 3 from moving out of the track 32. The mechanical arm 3 needs to be pushed on the track 32 by a worker. In an embodiment, in order to make the pushing more smooth, a rolling friction can be provided, that is, a roller is arranged on the convex structure, and the roller is matched with the concave track 32.

[0034] The base 31 provides stable support for the mechanical arm 3, and the track 32 guides the movement of the mechanical arm 3, so as to ensure that the mechanical arm 3 works at the accurate position on one side of the transport belt 2.

[0035] The positioning device 33 is a gas cylinder. When the rod of the gas cylinder is extended, the base 31 is fixed at a position. The convex design of the base 31 is matched with the concave design of the track 32, and the base 31 is connected with the track 32 in a sliding or rolling mode, so as to realize the stable movement of the mechanical arm 3. The positioning device 33 (such as the gas cylinder) is extended when needed, so as to fix the base 31 at a position, and ensure the stability and accuracy of the operation of the mechanical arm 3.

[0036] The mechanical arm 3 is a foldable structure, which comprises a first connecting arm 34, a second connecting arm 35 and a third connecting arm 36. The first connecting arm 34 is fixedly arranged on the base 31 of the mechanical arm 3. A first rotating joint 341 is arranged between the first connecting arm 34 and the second connecting arm 35. A second rotating joint 351 is arranged between the second connecting arm 35 and the third connecting arm 36. A picking mechanism 37 is arranged on the third connecting arm 36. The picking mechanism 37 is a soft rope type, and is provided with a suction cup 374 or a clamping jaw. In an embodiment, the working mode of the picking mechanism 37 is as follows: a button is pressed, the luggage is sucked by the vacuum suction cup 374, the luggage is pulled up by an internal winch, a worker rotates the direction of the mechanical arm 3 to above the transport belt 2, a button is pressed, the winch is lowered, and the vacuum suction cup 374 stops sucking, so that one picking and carrying is completed. In the working process, the second connecting arm 35 rotates relative to the first rotating block 3412, and the third connecting arm 36 rotates relative to the second connecting arm 35. The vacuum pipe 371 of the vacuum suction cup 374 of the picking mechanism 37 and the steel wire rope 372 of the winch are covered by the telescopic hose 373. The picking mechanism 37 is a prior art, which is not within the protection scope of the present scheme, and will not be described in detail.

[0037] As Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the first rotating joint 341 includes a first support ear 3411 on the first connecting arm 34 and a first rotating block 3412 on the second connecting arm 35. The first rotating block 3412 is inserted between the two first support ears 3411 and is rotatably connected by a shaft. The first connecting arm 34 and the second connecting arm 35 are perpendicular. A first groove 3413 is provided on the side of the first rotating block 3412. A first electric telescopic rod 3414 is provided on the end face of the first connecting arm 34 corresponding to the first groove 3413. The electric telescopic rod extends out and is locked in the groove to position the first rotating block 3412. The second connecting arm 35 and the first rotating block 3412 are rotatably connected. When working, the first electric telescopic rod 3414 extends out and is locked into the first groove 3413 in the middle to position and fix the first rotating block 3412. When the second connecting arm 35 is folded onto the first connecting arm 34, the first electric telescopic rod 3414 extends out and is locked into the first grooves 3413 on both sides to fix the first rotating block 3412. The second connecting arm 35 and the first connecting arm 34 are provided with through holes 342. After they are folded, the two through holes 342 can be passed through the pin for further fixation, or a rope can be passed through and wrapped around the third connecting arm 36 to further fix the three connecting arms.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the second rotating joint 351 includes a second rotating block 3512 on the second support arm and a second support ear 3511 on the third connecting arm 36. The second rotating block 3512 is fixedly connected to the second connecting arm 35, and the second rotating block 3512 and the second support ear 3511 are rotatably connected by a shaft. A second groove 3513 is provided on the side of the second rotating block 3512, and a second electric telescopic rod 3514 is provided between the second support ears 3511. The second electric telescopic rod 3514 extends out and is locked in the second groove 3513 to position the second rotating block 3512. The second electric telescopic rod 3514 of the second rotating joint 351 will only move when the second connecting arm 35 and the third connecting arm 36 are folded, and the telescopic rod extends out and is locked in the second groove 3513 to prevent shaking after folding.

[0039] Through the design of rotating joints (such as the first rotating joint 341 and the second rotating joint 351), the first connecting arm 34, the second connecting arm 35, and the third connecting arm 36 can be folded together to form a compact structure. The design of spring positioning shafts and other features ensures that the folded robot arm 3 can be stably placed within the track 32 of the base 31.

[0040] The foldable structure allows the robotic arm 3 to be folded when not in use, saving space and avoiding safety hazards caused by free swinging. For example... Figure 4As shown, the folding mode is that the first rotating block rotates downward by 90 degrees, the second connecting arm 35 is rotated to be attached to the first connecting arm 34, the first electric telescopic rod 3414 is extended to be clamped into the first groove 3413, the third connecting arm 36 is rotated to be attached to the second connecting arm 35 as much as possible, the second electric telescopic rod 3514 is extended to be clamped into the second groove 3513, the pickup mechanism 37 (shown by a dashed line in the figure) is a flexible cable type, so it can be placed into the track 32, the rope (shown by a dashed line in the figure) is passed between the second connecting arm 35 and the through hole 342 of the first connecting arm 34, and the rope is wound around the third connecting arm 36 to be limited.

[0041] In the airport baggage handling system, a belt conveyor carrying the cable type manipulator 3 is deployed. The transport vehicle 1 is provided with an electric drive system and can freely move on the ground of the airport. The manipulator 3 adopts a three-arm foldable structure, and the cable type pickup mechanism 37 is provided with a suction cup 374 and is suitable for grabbing various shapes of baggage.

[0042] By integrating the cable type manipulator 3, the belt conveyor can easily move the baggage onto the transport belt 2, effectively reducing the dependence on manual carrying, and improving the baggage carrying speed, especially when facing large or special-shaped baggage. The traditional manual carrying method causes a large burden on the body of the staff, and long-time carrying of heavy objects can easily cause various occupational diseases. The application of the utility model can significantly reduce the physical burden of the staff and protect the health of the employees.

[0043] The above is only an optional embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent range of the utility model, and any equivalent structural transformation made by using the utility model specification and the attached drawings, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields is included in the patent protection range of the utility model.

Claims

1. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator, characterized in that The utility model relates to a luggage conveying device, which comprises: a transport vehicle (1) for carrying a transport belt (2) and a mechanical arm (3); the transport belt (2) is arranged on one side of the transport vehicle (1) and is used for conveying luggage upwards or downwards; the mechanical arm (3) is movably arranged on one side of the transport belt (2) and is used for carrying luggage onto the transport belt; the mechanical arm (3) has a foldable structure and comprises a first connecting arm (34), a second connecting arm (35) and a third connecting arm (36), the first connecting arm (34) is fixedly arranged on a base (31) of the mechanical arm (3), a first rotary joint (341) is arranged between the first connecting arm (34) and the second connecting arm (35), a second rotary joint (351) is arranged between the second connecting arm (35) and the third connecting arm (36), and a pickup mechanism (37) is arranged on the third connecting arm (36).

2. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (31) of the mechanical arm (3) is arranged in a convex shape, and a track (32) is arranged in a concave shape, the base (31) is connected to the track (32) in a matched mode, and a positioning device (33) is arranged on the base (31).

3. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the track (32) is provided with a limiting plate (321).

4. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning device (33) is a gas cylinder, when the gas cylinder rod is extended, the base (31) is fixed at a position.

5. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pickup mechanism (37) is a soft rope type, and a suction cup (374) or a clamping jaw is arranged on the pickup mechanism (37).

6. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rotary joint (341) comprises a first supporting lug (3411) on the first connecting arm (34) and a first rotary block (3412) on the second connecting arm (35), the first rotary block (3412) is inserted between the two first supporting lugs (3411) and is rotatably connected through a shaft, the first connecting arm (34) and the second connecting arm (35) are perpendicular, a first recess (3413) is arranged on a side surface of the first rotary block (3412), a first electric telescopic rod (3414) is arranged on an end surface of the first connecting arm (34) corresponding to the first recess (3413), the electric telescopic rod is extended and clamped in the recess, so that the first rotary block (3412) is positioned, and the second connecting arm (35) and the first rotary block (3412) are rotatably connected.

7. A belt conveyor carrying a soft rope manipulator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second rotary joint (351) comprises a second rotary block (3512) on a second supporting arm and a second supporting lug (3511) on the third connecting arm (36), the second rotary block (3512) and the second supporting lug (3511) are rotatably connected through a shaft, a second recess (3513) is arranged on a side surface of the second rotary block (3512), a second electric telescopic rod (3514) is arranged between the second supporting lug (3511), the second electric telescopic rod (3514) is extended and clamped in the second recess (3513), so that the second rotary block (3512) is positioned.

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