Steering conveying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a steering conveying mechanism which comprises a first logistics platform and a second logistics platform, and the second logistics platform comprises a turnover device, a transition platform and a rear conveying platform. The first logistics platform is provided with a first receding area extending in the y direction, and the transition platform is provided with a second receding area extending in the y direction. The turnover device comprises a rotating shaft, a motor, long turnover plates and short turnover plates, the long turnover plates are perpendicular to the short turnover plates, each long turnover plate corresponds to one first receding area in position, and each short turnover plate corresponds to one second receding area in position. Goods are overturned through the long overturning plate and the short overturning plate, clamping pressure cannot be generated on a carton in the overturning process, the carton can be prevented from deforming, horizontal steering and vertical steering can be achieved at the same time through one-step operation, the preparation procedure of a stacking assembly line is simplified, and the equipment cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics and conveying technology, and specifically to a steering and conveying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In a packaging line, after goods are packaged, they are usually transported to a palletizing area via a conveyor belt for stacking to facilitate subsequent storage or transfer. Palletizing usually has certain requirements for the orientation of the boxes. For example, in some cigarette factory packaging lines, cartons containing cigarettes are flipped and set up vertically. The upright cartons occupy less horizontal area, allowing each layer to contain more boxes when stacking. The stacking process is done layer by layer, which reduces the number of repetitions in the stacking steps. In some cases, it is necessary to rotate the boxes horizontally so that they are arranged in a specific orientation.

[0003] In existing technology, the rotation and erection of the box are generally carried out in two steps: first, the box passes through a horizontal rotation mechanism, and then the box passes through a vertical box mechanism. Although this solution can arrange the boxes in a specific way, it involves more steps, which increases the cost of the equipment and makes the equipment occupy a larger area, resulting in some inconvenience in use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a steering and conveying mechanism that can achieve vertical and horizontal steering of goods in one step, simplifying the process of the palletizing production line and reducing equipment costs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A steering and conveying mechanism includes a first logistics platform extending in the x-direction and a second logistics platform extending in the y-direction. The second logistics platform includes a tilting device, a transition platform, and a rear conveying platform sequentially from upstream to downstream. The second logistics platform is side-connected to the first logistics platform. The first logistics platform has multiple logistics platforms distributed intermittently, with a first clearance area extending in the y-direction formed between adjacent logistics platforms. The transition platform includes multiple transition platforms distributed intermittently, with a second clearance area extending in the y-direction formed between adjacent transition platforms. The tilting device includes a rotating shaft arranged in the x-direction, a motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, a long tilting plate perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and a short tilting plate perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft. The long tilting plate and the short tilting plate are perpendicular to each other. Each long tilting plate corresponds to a position of a first clearance area, and each short tilting plate corresponds to a position of a second clearance area.

[0007] Furthermore, the first logistics platform includes a plurality of conveying rollers with an axis along the y-direction, and at least a portion of the adjacent conveying rollers form the first clearance area.

[0008] Furthermore, the transition platform includes a belt assembly located in the middle and two transition roller assemblies disposed on both sides of the belt assembly, with the second belt assembly and the transition roller assemblies forming the second clearance area.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is provided with an airflow channel, which is connected to a vacuum device, and the upper side of the long flip plate is provided with a negative pressure adsorption hole, which is connected to the airflow channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper side of the long flip plate is provided with a first elastic pad, and the negative pressure adsorption hole penetrates the first elastic pad.

[0011] Furthermore, a second elastic pad is provided on the front side of the short flip plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the flipping device also includes an elastic reset member, which includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm that are hinged to each other via a connecting shaft with a torsion spring. The end of the first connecting arm is hinged to a positioning plate, and the end of the second connecting arm is hinged to the rotating shaft. The positioning plate is fixedly connected to the frame of the second logistics platform.

[0013] Furthermore, the first logistics platform also includes a movable limiting component, which is disposed in a first clearance area that is closest to the upstream side of the first logistics platform. The movable limiting component can move within a range that is retracted below the first logistics platform and protrudes above the first logistics platform.

[0014] Furthermore, the movable limiting component includes a horizontal connecting plate and a vertical limiting plate. A return spring is connected to the lower side of the horizontal connecting plate, and the upper side of the horizontal connecting plate corresponds to the end position of the long flip plate, allowing the long flip plate to overlap the horizontal connecting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the movable limiting component also includes a longitudinally extending limiting guide rail, and the vertical limiting plate is provided with a mating part that is movably connected to the limiting guide rail.

[0016] The following beneficial effects can be achieved by applying this utility model:

[0017] 1. This utility model uses a long flipping plate and a short flipping plate to flip goods. During the flipping process, no pressure is applied to the carton, which can prevent the carton from deforming. Furthermore, by using a first logistics platform and a second logistics platform that are perpendicular to each other, the horizontal orientation of the goods changes by 90° while they are flipped. The horizontal and vertical turning can be achieved simultaneously in one operation, which simplifies the preparation process of the palletizing line and reduces equipment costs.

[0018] 2. This utility model can realize the turning of goods of different sizes, and the turning process generally does not require adjustment of equipment parameters according to the size of the goods, making it suitable for production workshops with a variety of irregularly shaped products.

[0019] 3. In some embodiments of this utility model, the long flipping plate is provided with negative pressure adsorption holes. The negative pressure adsorption holes can ensure that the goods will not tilt forward and fall over after being flipped 90°, thus improving working stability.

[0020] 4. Some embodiments of this utility model are equipped with movable limiting components, which can automatically intercept other goods from upstream during the turning of goods. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the steering and conveying mechanism in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a top view of the tilting mechanism.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a side view of the tilting mechanism.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the movable limiting component;

[0025] In the diagram, 1-first logistics platform, 11-conveying roller, 12-first clearance area, 13-movable limiting component, 131-horizontal connecting plate, 132-vertical limiting plate, 1321-fitting part, 133-reset spring, 134-limiting guide rail, 2-second logistics platform, 21-tilting device, 211-rotating shaft, 212-motor, 213-long tilting plate, 2131-first elastic pad, 2132-negative pressure adsorption hole, 214-short tilting plate, 2141-second elastic pad, 215-elastic reset component, 2151-connecting shaft, 2152-first connecting arm, 2153-second connecting arm, 22-transition platform, 221-belt assembly, 222-transition roller assembly, 223-second clearance area, 23-rear conveying platform. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. Example

[0027] Reference Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a steering and conveying mechanism, which includes a first logistics platform 1 extending along the x-direction and a second logistics platform 2 extending along the y-direction, with the upstream end of the second logistics platform docking with the side of the first logistics platform.

[0028] The first logistics platform 1 includes several conveying rollers 11 with their axes along the y-direction. A portion of the adjacent conveying rollers are spaced apart to form a first clearance area 12. The horizontal cross-sectional shape of the first clearance area is approximately rectangular, with its length along the y-direction. A movable limiting member 13 is provided in the first clearance area closest to the upstream side. The movable limiting member includes a horizontal connecting plate 131 and a vertical limiting plate 132 that are perpendicularly connected to each other. The vertical limiting plate is positioned close to the conveying roller upstream of it. A return spring 133 is provided on the lower side of the horizontal connecting plate, and the vertical limiting plate has a mating part 1321. The mating part is connected to a vertical conveying roller. The device is movably connected to the limiting guide rail 134. When the long flipping plate is placed in the first clearance area, the side of the long flipping plate overlaps the upper side of the horizontal connecting plate, causing the horizontal connecting plate to press down. At this time, the upper end of the vertical limiting plate retracts to the lower side of the first logistics platform, allowing goods from the first logistics platform to reach the flipping device. When the long flipping plate leaves the first clearance area, the horizontal connecting plate springs back upward, and the vertical limiting plate protrudes from the upper side of the first logistics platform to intercept goods from the first logistics platform. The first logistics platform is provided with an intercepting plate downstream of the first clearance area to position the goods at the corresponding position in the first clearance area.

[0029] The second logistics platform 2 includes, from upstream to downstream, a flipping device 21, a transition platform 22, and a rear conveyor platform 23. The transition platform 22 includes a belt assembly 221 located in the middle and two transition roller assemblies 222 arranged on both sides of the belt assembly. The belt assembly is connected to a conveyor motor for transferring goods from the flipping device 21 to the rear conveyor platform 23. The first roller assembly is not connected to a power source and is used for auxiliary support and guiding sliding of goods. A second clearance area 223 is formed between the first belt assembly and the first roller assembly. The horizontal cross-sectional shape of the second clearance area is approximately rectangular, and its length direction is along the y direction. The flipping device includes a rotating shaft 221 with its axis along the x direction, a motor 222 for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, a long flipping plate 223 perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and a short flipping plate 224 perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft. The long flipping plate and the short flipping plate are perpendicular to each other, and each long flipping plate corresponds to a first clearance area 12, and each short flipping plate corresponds to a second clearance area 223.

[0030] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: In the initial state, the long flipping plate of the flipping device is placed horizontally in the first clearance area, and the short flipping plate is vertically upward. The goods placed on the first logistics platform reach the top of the long flipping plate under the action of the conveyor roller. Then, the motor controls the rotating shaft to rotate, and the long flipping plate lifts and flips the goods until the short flipping plate is placed in the second clearance area and the long flipping plate is vertically upward. Then, the belt assembly of the transition platform transfers the goods from above the short flipping plate to the rear conveyor platform and continues to convey them downstream.

[0031] In a further embodiment, the upper side of the long flip plate 223 and the front side of the short flip plate 224 are respectively provided with a first elastic pad 2231 and a second elastic pad 2241, and the upper side of the long flip plate is provided with a negative pressure adsorption hole 2232 that penetrates the elastic pad. The inside of the rotating shaft 221 is provided with an airflow channel that communicates with the negative pressure adsorption hole, and the airflow channel is connected to a negative pressure device.

[0032] In a further embodiment, the flipping device further includes an elastic reset member 215, which includes a first connecting arm 2152 and a second connecting arm 2153 hinged to each other via a connecting shaft 2151 with a torsion spring. The end of the first connecting arm is hinged to a positioning plate, and the end of the second connecting arm is hinged to the rotating shaft. The positioning plate is fixedly connected to the frame of the second logistics platform. When the rotating shaft rotates, the angle between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm increases, and the torsion spring on the connecting shaft stores energy. After the goods are flipped, the motor stops working, the torsion spring releases its elastic potential energy, causing the rotating shaft to rotate in the opposite direction, and the long flipping plate returns to the first clearance area.

[0033] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steering and conveying mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a first logistics platform extending in the x direction and a second logistics platform extending in the y direction. The second logistics platform includes a tilting device, a transition platform and a rear conveying platform from upstream to downstream. The second logistics platform is connected to the side of the first logistics platform. The first logistics platform has multiple logistics platforms distributed intermittently, with a first clearance zone extending along the y-direction between adjacent logistics platforms. The transition platform includes multiple transition platforms distributed intermittently, with a second clearance zone extending along the y-direction between adjacent transition platforms. The flipping device includes a rotating shaft arranged in the x-direction, a motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, a long flipping plate perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, and a short flipping plate perpendicularly connected to the outer periphery of the rotating shaft. The long flipping plate and the short flipping plate are perpendicular to each other. Each long flipping plate corresponds to a position of a first clearance zone, and each short flipping plate corresponds to a position of a second clearance zone.

2. The steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first logistics platform includes a plurality of conveying rollers with an axis along the y-direction, and at least a portion of the adjacent conveying rollers form the first clearance area.

3. The steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transition platform includes a belt assembly located in the middle and two transition roller assemblies disposed on both sides of the belt assembly, with the second belt assembly and the transition roller assembly forming the second clearance area.

4. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is provided with an airflow channel, which is connected to a vacuum device. The upper side of the long flip plate is provided with a negative pressure adsorption hole, which is connected to the airflow channel.

5. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper side of the long flip plate is provided with a first elastic pad, and the negative pressure adsorption hole penetrates the first elastic pad.

6. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The short flip plate has a second elastic pad layer on its front and side sides.

7. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping device also includes an elastic reset component, which includes a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm that are hinged to each other via a connecting shaft with a torsion spring. The end of the first connecting arm is hinged to a positioning plate, and the end of the second connecting arm is hinged to the rotating shaft. The positioning plate is fixedly connected to the frame of the second logistics platform.

8. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first logistics platform also includes a movable limiting component, which is located in a first clearance area that is closest to the upstream side of the first logistics platform. The movable limiting component can move within a range that is retracted below the first logistics platform and protrudes above the first logistics platform.

9. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The movable limiting component includes a horizontal connecting plate and a vertical limiting plate. A return spring is connected to the lower side of the horizontal connecting plate, and the upper side of the horizontal connecting plate corresponds to the end position of the long flip plate, allowing the long flip plate to overlap the horizontal connecting plate.

10. A steering and conveying mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The movable limiting component also includes a longitudinally extending limiting guide rail, and the vertical limiting plate is provided with a mating part that is movably connected to the limiting guide rail.

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