Production line tail end

Abstract

The utility model provides a production line tail end, which belongs to the technical field of material transportation and comprises a product appearance detection mechanism, a transportation module, a tray lifting and recycling mechanism and a product transportation mechanism, the product appearance detection mechanism comprises a first transportation assembly and a second transportation assembly, and the transportation directions of the first transportation assembly and the second transportation assembly are opposite; the migration module comprises a third migration assembly, a fourth migration assembly and a fifth migration assembly, the migration directions of the third migration assembly and the fourth migration assembly are opposite, the fourth migration assembly is connected with the second migration assembly, the third migration assembly is connected with the first migration assembly, and a diversion assembly is arranged on a migration channel of the third migration assembly; the fifth migration assembly corresponds to the shunting assembly and is connected with the third migration assembly; the tray lifting and recycling mechanism is used for recycling empty trays and comprises a transfer frame and a recycling movement assembly. The tray recycling work is facilitated, the equipment manufacturing cost is saved, products are shunted through the shunting assembly, and the product quality can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material handling technology, and in particular relates to a production line tail end. Background Technology

[0002] During product manufacturing, depending on the product's complexity, production scale, production efficiency, and production strategy, products may be assembled on different production lines. At the end of each production line, it is necessary to perform tasks such as visual inspection, sorting out defective products, transferring qualified products, and collecting product pallets. These tasks are quite tedious, but they are crucial for the smooth installation and assembly of the products.

[0003] Currently, the processes at the end of the production line are quite cumbersome. The sorting of defective products, the transfer of qualified products, and the recycling of product pallets are all done manually. This results in slow work efficiency, significant physical exertion, and high labor costs. All of these problems severely restrict the production and assembly efficiency of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a production line tail end that solves the problems of slow work efficiency and high physical exertion caused by the manual diversion and transfer of products and the recycling of pallets at the production line tail end in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a production line tail end, comprising:

[0006] The product appearance inspection mechanism includes a first transport component and a second transport component, wherein the first transport component and the second transport component transport in opposite directions;

[0007] The transport module includes a third transport component, a fourth transport component, and a fifth transport component. The third transport component and the fourth transport component have opposite transport directions. The fourth transport component is connected to the second transport component, and the third transport component is connected to the first transport component. A diversion component is provided on the transport channel of the third transport component, and the fifth transport component is connected to the third transport component corresponding to the diversion component.

[0008] A pallet lifting and retrieval mechanism is used to retrieve empty pallets. The pallet lifting and retrieval mechanism includes a transfer frame and a retrieval motion component. The retrieval motion component is slidably disposed on the transfer frame along a first direction. The retrieval motion component has a placement position and a retrieval position. When the retrieval motion component is located in the placement position, it is connected to a third moving component. When the retrieval motion component is located in the retrieval position, it is connected to a fourth moving component.

[0009] The product transport mechanism is provided corresponding to the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism, and the product transport mechanism is used to transport products.

[0010] Optionally, the third transport component includes two third tracks extending along a second direction, the two third tracks being spaced apart along a third direction, the diversion component being disposed between the two third tracks, the second direction being the transport direction of the third transport component, the second direction being perpendicular to the third direction, and the first direction being perpendicular to both the second direction and the third direction.

[0011] Optionally, the diversion component includes a lifting and transfer component that is movable on the transfer frame of the transfer module along a third direction. The lifting and transfer component has a lifting position and a hidden position. The lifting and transfer component is located outside the transfer trajectory of the product. When the lifting and transfer component is in the lifting position, the lifting and transfer component lifts the product and drives the product to move toward the fifth transfer component. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

[0012] Optionally, the fifth transport component extends along the third direction, and the lifting and transferring component further includes a first transport drive component and a plurality of rollers. The rollers extend along the second direction, and the plurality of rollers are arranged sequentially along the third direction. The same side ends of two adjacent rollers are jointly fitted with a linkage belt. The first transport drive component is connected to one of the rollers through the linkage belt and drives the corresponding roller to rotate.

[0013] Optionally, the first transport component and the second transport component are arranged at a distance along the first direction, and the third transport component and the fourth transport component are arranged at a distance along the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism includes a lifting drive component disposed on the transfer frame, a first limiting rail extending along the first direction, and a slider slidably disposed on the first limiting rail along the first direction. The recycling motion component includes a sixth transport rail and a transport base. The sixth transport rail is disposed on the transport base. The transport base is connected to the output end of the lifting drive component and the transport base is connected to the slider.

[0015] Optionally, the transfer frame is provided with two first limiting rails, which are located on both sides of the lifting drive component.

[0016] Optionally, the product transport mechanism includes a support frame and a movable gripping assembly that is movably disposed on the support frame along a second direction. The movable gripping assembly includes a movable base and gripping claws that are movably disposed on the movable base along a first direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0017] Optionally, the gripping claw includes a gripping base and a gripping claw body, the gripping claw body being rotatably mounted on the gripping base, and the rotation axis of the gripping claw body extending along the first direction.

[0018] Optionally, the gripper body includes gripping portions that are close to or far from each other, and each of the two gripping portions is provided with a rotating portion. The rotating portion is rotatably disposed on the gripping portion, and the rotation axis of each rotating portion is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] As described above, the tail end of the production line according to this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] Since the product appearance inspection mechanism includes a first and second transport component, and the transport module includes a third and fourth transport component, the pallet can be transferred from the third transport component to the fourth transport component via a pallet lifting and recovery mechanism. This facilitates pallet recovery, eliminating the need for a separate pallet recovery mechanism and saving on equipment manufacturing costs. Diverting products through a diversion component ensures the quality of subsequent processing, while transporting products through a product transport mechanism increases the automation level of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the tail end of the production line according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the production line tail end without a dust cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure at point B.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shunt component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Labeling Explanation: 1. Product appearance inspection mechanism; 101. Inspection component; 102. First transport component; 103. Second transport component;

[0027] 2. Transport module; 201. Third transport component; 2011. Transport frame; 2012. Positioning rod; 2013. Limiting rod; 2014. Limiting sleeve; 2015. Lifting and transfer base; 202. Fifth transport component; 203. Fourth transport component;

[0028] 3. Pallet lifting and recovery mechanism; 301. Transfer frame; 302. First limit slider; 303. First limit rail; 304. Lifting drive component;

[0029] 4. Transfer station;

[0030] 5. Product transport mechanism; 501. Screw slide; 502. Second limit track; 503. Support frame; 504. Moving gripping assembly; 5041. Moving base; 5042. Gripping base; 5043. First rotary motor; 5044. Gripper base; 5045. Two-way cylinder; 5046. Gripping part; 5047. Second rotary motor; 5048. Rotating part. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 5 It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of this invention, should still fall within the scope of the disclosed technical content. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this invention.

[0033] In order to describe this utility model in detail, the following is a specific description of a production line tail end according to this utility model:

[0034] Please combine Figures 1 to 5As shown, this utility model provides a production line tail end, including a product appearance inspection mechanism 1, a transport module 2, a pallet lifting and recovery mechanism 3, and a product transport mechanism 5. The product appearance inspection mechanism 1 includes a first transport component 102 and a second transport component 103, with the first transport component 102 and the second transport component 103 moving in opposite directions. The transport module 2 includes a third transport component 201, a fourth transport component 203, and a fifth transport component 202, with the third transport component 201 and the fourth transport component 203 moving in opposite directions. The fourth transport component 203 is connected to the second transport component 103, and the third transport component 201 is connected to the first transport component 102. A diversion component is provided on the transport channel. The fifth transport component 202 is connected to the third transport component 201 corresponding to the diversion component. The pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3 is used to recycle empty pallets. The pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3 includes a transfer frame 301 and a recycling motion component. The recycling motion component is slidably disposed on the transfer frame 301 along a first direction. The recycling motion component has a placement position and a recycling position. When the recycling motion component is in the placement position, it is connected to the third transport component 201. When the recycling motion component is in the recycling position, it is connected to the fourth transport component 203. The product transport mechanism 5 is provided corresponding to the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3. The product transport mechanism 5 is used to transport products. Since the product appearance inspection mechanism 1 includes the first transport component 102 and the second transport component 103, and the transport module 2 includes the third transport component 201 and the fourth transport component 203, the pallet can be transferred from the third transport component 201 to the fourth transport component 203 through the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3. This facilitates the pallet recycling work, eliminates the need for a separate pallet recycling mechanism, and saves equipment manufacturing costs. By diverting products through the diversion component, the quality of subsequent processing can be guaranteed. By moving products through the product transfer mechanism 5, the automation level of the production line can be improved.

[0035] In this embodiment, the product appearance inspection mechanism 1 includes an inspection component 101. The inspection component 101 identifies whether the appearance of the product meets the requirements by image recognition. If it meets the requirements, the product arrives at the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3 along the first transport component 102. If the product appearance does not meet the requirements or the screws are not installed in place, the product is diverted to the fifth transport component 202 by the diversion component on the first transport component 102.

[0036] The third transport component 201 includes two third tracks extending along a second direction, spaced apart along a third direction. A diversion component is positioned between the two third tracks. The second direction is the transport direction of the third transport component 201, perpendicular to the third direction. A first direction is perpendicular to both the second and third directions. By positioning the diversion component between the two third tracks, the space within the third transport component 201 can be utilized efficiently, while preventing external interference. In some embodiments, the diversion component is positioned on the third track, and it pushes a pallet carrying products onto the fifth transport component 202. In other embodiments, the diversion component is a robotic arm, which picks up the pallet and products and places them onto the fifth transport component 202. The third track includes a third track body and gears at both ends of the third track body. Two gears are spaced apart at both ends of the third track body along a second direction. A chain is sleeved on the gears and meshes with their teeth. The third track body has a transport groove exposing at least a portion of the chain. A third driving member drives the gears to rotate, thereby moving the chain along the second direction to carry the pallet and product along the second direction. The third driving member can be a motor. In this embodiment, the structures of the first transport component 102, the second transport component 103, the fourth transport component 203, and the fifth transport component 202 are the same as the structure of the third transport component 201, and will not be described again here. In some embodiments, the first transport component 102, the second transport component 103, the fourth transport component 203, and the fifth transport component 202 can be roller conveyors or belt conveyors. The conveying type of the first transport component 102, the second transport component 103, the fourth transport component 203, and the fifth transport component 202 can be adjusted according to actual usage needs.

[0037] like Figure 5As shown, the diversion component includes a lifting and transfer component that is movable along a third direction on the transfer frame 2011 of the transfer module 2. The lifting and transfer component has a lifting position and a hidden position. The lifting and transfer component is located outside the product's transfer trajectory. When the lifting and transfer component is in the lifting position, it lifts the product and drives the product toward the fifth transfer component 202. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first and second directions. The product is transferred to the fifth transfer component 202 by the lifting and transfer component, resulting in a simple structure. In this embodiment, the transfer direction of the fifth transfer component 202 extends along the third direction. The lifting and transfer component also includes a first transfer drive component and multiple rollers (not shown in the figure). The rollers extend along the second direction, and the multiple rollers are arranged sequentially along the third direction. The same side ends of two adjacent rollers are jointly fitted with a linkage belt. The first transfer drive component is connected to a roller through the linkage belt and drives the corresponding roller to rotate. Since the rollers have good support performance, the product is transferred to the fifth transfer component 202 by the rotation of the rollers, resulting in smooth transfer. In some embodiments, the lifting transfer member transports the product to the fifth transport assembly 202 via a transmission belt. The method of transporting the product by the lifting transfer member can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0038] In this embodiment, the lifting and transfer component includes a lifting and transfer base 2015 and a limiting rod 2013 extending along a first direction and disposed on the lifting and transfer base 2015. The limiting rod 2013 and the roller are disposed on opposite sides of the lifting and transfer base 2015. A limiting sleeve 2014 is disposed on the transfer frame 2011 and opened along the first direction. The limiting rod 2013 is disposed corresponding to the limiting sleeve 2014 and passes through the limiting sleeve 2014. The limiting sleeve 2014 is used to constrain the movement direction of the limiting rod 2013.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first transport component 102 and the second transport component 103 are arranged at a distance along a first direction, and the third transport component 201 and the fourth transport component 203 are also arranged at a distance along the first direction. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first direction is the direction of gravity. The spacing between the first transport component 102 and the second transport component 103, and between the third transport component 201 and the fourth transport component 203, in the first direction can save installation space at the end of the production line and improve space utilization.

[0040] The pallet lifting and recovery mechanism 3 includes a lifting drive 304 mounted on a transfer frame 301, a first limiting rail 303 extending in a first direction, and a first limiting slider 302 slidably mounted on the first limiting rail 303 in the first direction. The recovery motion component includes a sixth transport rail and a transport base. The sixth transport rail is mounted on the transport base, which is connected to the output end of the lifting drive 304 and to the first limiting slider 302. In this embodiment, two first limiting rails 303 are provided on the transfer frame 301, located on both sides of the lifting drive 304. By setting the first limiting rails 303, the transport direction of the recovery motion component can be constrained. The above structure is simple and has a good lifting effect. In this embodiment, the lifting drive 304 is a cylinder. Cylinders have the advantages of high working stability. In some embodiments, the lifting drive 304 can be a linear motor. The type of lifting drive 304 can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0041] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the product transport mechanism 5 includes a support frame 503 and a movable gripping assembly 504 movably disposed on the support frame 503 along a second direction. The movable gripping assembly 504 includes a movable base 5041 and gripping claws movably disposed on the movable base 5041 along a first direction, with the first and second directions perpendicular to each other. In this embodiment, a screw and a screw nut are disposed between the gripping claws and the movable base 5041. The screw extends along the first direction, and the screw nut is threadedly connected to the screw. When the screw rotates around its axial direction, the screw nut moves along the axial direction of the screw under the restriction of the limiting structure. The gripping claws are connected to the screw nut, causing the gripping claws to move along the first direction. Moving products by the movable gripping assembly 504 not only improves the automation level of the production line but also makes reasonable use of the upper space of the installation space, leaving gaps between each production line to facilitate the passage of operators for maintenance or other work. In this embodiment, a screw slide 501 is provided on the support frame 503. The gripping component is connected to the slider of the screw slide 501. A second limiting rail 502 extending along a second direction is also provided on the support frame 503. A second limiting slider is slidably disposed on the second limiting rail 502. The second limiting slider is slidably disposed on the second limiting rail 502. The movable gripping component 504 is connected to the second limiting slider. The second limiting rail 502 is used to constrain the movement trajectory of the movable gripping component 504. Two second limiting rails 502 are provided on the support frame 503 with a spacing along a first direction. The second limiting slider is disposed corresponding to the second limiting rail 502. The product transfer mechanism 5 transfers the product from the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism to the transfer platform 4. The transfer platform 4 is connected to the next production line.

[0042] Specifically, the gripper includes a gripping base 5042 and a gripper body. The gripper body is rotatably mounted on the gripping base 5042, and the rotation axis of the gripper body extends along a first direction. In this embodiment, the gripper body is rotatably mounted on the gripping base 5042 via a first rotation motor 5043. The placement orientation of products on each production line may be different. By rotatably mounting the gripper body on the gripping base 5042, the adaptability of the gripper to the connection between different production lines can be improved.

[0043] In detail, the gripper body includes a gripper base 5044 and gripping portions 5046 that are close to or far apart from each other. The gripping portions 5046 are disposed on the gripper base 5044. In this embodiment, the two gripping portions 5046 are respectively connected to the output end of the bidirectional cylinder 5045 to realize the closeness and distance of the two gripping portions 5046. Each gripping portion 5046 is provided with a rotating portion 5048, which is rotatably disposed on the gripping portion 5046. The rotation axis of each rotating portion 5048 is perpendicular to the first direction. By providing the rotating portion 5048, the product can be flipped when moving to adapt to the placement position of the product on the next production line. In this embodiment, the rotating portions 5048 are rotatably disposed on the gripping portions 5046 by a second rotating motor 5047.

[0044] In this embodiment, the product appearance inspection mechanism 1, the transport module 2, the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism 3, and the product transport mechanism 5 all include dust covers. The dust covers are installed on the frame corresponding to each mechanism or module. The dust covers can prevent the external environment from affecting the normal operation and work of the equipment.

[0045] In summary, since the product appearance inspection mechanism 1 includes a first transport component 102 and a second transport component 103, and the transport module 2 includes a third transport component 201 and a fourth transport component 203, the pallet can be transferred from the third transport component 201 to the fourth transport component 203 via the pallet lifting and recovery mechanism 3. This facilitates pallet recovery, eliminates the need for a separate pallet recovery mechanism, and saves on equipment manufacturing costs. Diverting products through the diversion component ensures the quality of subsequent processing, and transporting products through the product transport mechanism 5 improves the automation level of the production line.

[0046] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A production line tail end, characterized in that, include: The product appearance inspection mechanism includes a first transport component and a second transport component, wherein the first transport component and the second transport component transport in opposite directions; The transport module includes a third transport component, a fourth transport component, and a fifth transport component. The third transport component and the fourth transport component have opposite transport directions. The fourth transport component is connected to the second transport component, and the third transport component is connected to the first transport component. A diversion component is provided on the transport channel of the third transport component, and the fifth transport component is connected to the third transport component corresponding to the diversion component. A pallet lifting and retrieval mechanism is used to retrieve empty pallets. The pallet lifting and retrieval mechanism includes a transfer frame and a retrieval motion component. The retrieval motion component is slidably disposed on the transfer frame along a first direction. The retrieval motion component has a placement position and a retrieval position. When the retrieval motion component is located in the placement position, it is connected to a third moving component. When the retrieval motion component is located in the retrieval position, it is connected to a fourth moving component. The product transport mechanism is provided corresponding to the pallet lifting and recycling mechanism, and the product transport mechanism is used to transport products.

2. The production line tail end according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third transport component includes two third tracks extending along a second direction, the two third tracks being spaced apart along a third direction, and the diversion component being disposed between the two third tracks. The second direction is the transport direction of the third transport component, the second direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to both the second direction and the third direction.

3. The production line tail end according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diversion component includes a lifting and transfer component that is movable on the transfer frame of the transfer module along a third direction. The lifting and transfer component has a lifting position and a hidden position. The lifting and transfer component is located outside the transfer trajectory of the product. When the lifting and transfer component is in the lifting position, the lifting and transfer component lifts the product and drives the product to move toward the fifth transfer component. The third direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction.

4. The production line tail end according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fifth transport component extends along the third direction. The lifting and transfer component also includes a first transport drive component and multiple rollers. The rollers extend along the second direction. The multiple rollers are arranged sequentially along the third direction. The same side ends of two adjacent rollers are jointly fitted with a linkage belt. The first transport drive component is connected to one of the rollers through the linkage belt and drives the corresponding roller to rotate.

5. The production line tail end according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that: The first and second transport components are arranged at a distance along the first direction, and the third and fourth transport components are arranged at a distance along the first direction.

6. The production line tail end according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pallet lifting and recycling mechanism includes a lifting drive component mounted on the transfer frame, a first limiting rail extending along the first direction, and a slider slidably mounted on the first limiting rail along the first direction. The recycling motion component includes a sixth transport rail and a transport base. The sixth transport rail is mounted on the transport base, the transport base is connected to the output end of the lifting drive component, and the transport base is connected to the slider.

7. The production line tail end according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer frame is equipped with two first limiting rails, which are located on both sides of the lifting drive component.

8. The production line tail end according to claim 1, characterized in that: The product transport mechanism includes a support frame and a movable gripping component that is movably disposed on the support frame along a second direction. The movable gripping component includes a movable base and a gripping claw that is movably disposed on the movable base along a first direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

9. The production line tail end according to claim 8, characterized in that: The gripping jaw includes a gripping base and a gripping jaw body. The gripping jaw body is rotatably mounted on the gripping base, and the rotation axis of the gripping jaw body extends along the first direction.

10. The production line tail end according to claim 9, characterized in that: The gripper body includes gripping portions that are close to or far apart from each other. Each of the two gripping portions is provided with a rotating portion, which is rotatably mounted on the gripping portion. The rotation axis of each rotating portion is perpendicular to the first direction.

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