Ceramic tile collecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of ceramic tile production equipment, and discloses a ceramic tile collecting device which comprises a rack, a transfer frame and a clamping unit used for conveying ceramic tiles to the transfer frame. The clamping unit is connected to the rack in a sliding mode. The transfer frame is detachably connected to the rack; tablet pressing modules are arranged on the two sides of the transfer frame. The tabletting module comprises a rotating shaft and a screw rod; the rotating shaft is rotationally connected to the transfer frame; the screw rod is in threaded connection with the rotating shaft; one end of the screw rod is provided with a hand wheel, and the other end is provided with a first pressing plate; the first pressing plate is rotationally connected with the lead screw. The collecting device can simply and conveniently fix the ceramic tiles on the transfer frame, and the efficiency of replacing the transfer frame is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic tile production equipment, and in particular to a ceramic tile receiving device. Background Technology

[0002] In the tile production process, after each step is completed, the tiles need to be placed on a transfer rack for transport to the next step. To accommodate more tiles and facilitate retrieval, the tiles are typically placed vertically on the transfer rack, which is then moved to the next step using a forklift or overhead crane. Currently, tiles are typically secured using straps or a clamping unit that swings to press them against the tile surface. Strapping requires manual application, which is cumbersome and prone to loosening. The clamping unit method, however, lacks lateral support, allowing the tile to potentially detach from the transfer rack at its side.

[0003] CN202420058481 discloses a slab collecting device, including a base frame, a support frame connected to one side of the base frame, and multiple clamping units located on the other side of the base frame. The clamping units are arranged along the length of the base frame. Each clamping unit includes a support base connected to the other side of the base frame, a connecting plate hinged at one end to the support base, and a clamping assembly rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting plate. The support base contains an elastic element for maintaining the connecting plate in an inclined state. As the slab is placed, the angle between the connecting plate and the base frame increases, and under the action of the elastic element, the clamping assembly always presses against one side of the slab. This collecting device clamps the surface of the tile using the clamping units, but it does not restrict the sides. When transported using a gantry crane, the tile may detach from the support frame from the side.

[0004] The technical problem that this utility model needs to solve is: how to easily fix the tiles on the transfer frame. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a tile receiving device. By setting a rotatable pressing module, during the process of placing the tile on the transfer frame, the pressing module is parallel to the height direction of the transfer frame to avoid affecting the placement of the tile on the transfer frame. After the tile is placed, the pressing module is rotated and driven to approach the tile, so that the pressing module presses against the surface of the tile, thereby fixing the tile.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows:

[0007] A tile collecting device includes a frame, a transfer frame, and a clamping unit for conveying tiles onto the transfer frame; the clamping unit is slidably connected to the frame; the transfer frame is detachably connected to the frame; and pressing modules are provided on both sides of the transfer frame.

[0008] The tablet pressing module includes a rotating shaft and a lead screw; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the transfer frame; the lead screw is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft; one end of the lead screw is provided with a handwheel, and the other end is provided with a first pressure plate; the first pressure plate is rotatably connected to the lead screw.

[0009] Preferably, both the surface of the transfer frame and the surface of the first pressure plate are provided with an anti-slip layer; the anti-slip layer is used to increase the friction between the tile and the transfer frame.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the frame is provided with a first drive module; the first drive module is provided with a limiting groove; the bottom of the transfer frame is provided with a limiting boss; the limiting boss and the limiting groove cooperate to allow the transfer frame to be detachably connected to the first drive module.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes a clamping unit; two clamping units are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transfer frame; the clamping unit includes a clamping rod and a second drive module; the clamping rod is rotatably connected to the frame; the second drive module is rotatably connected to the frame; the second drive module is used to drive the end of the clamping rod to approach or move away from the outermost tile surface of the transfer frame; the end of the clamping rod is provided with a tapered roller.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a conveying unit; the conveying unit includes a conveyor belt and lifting units disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt; the conveyor belt is located on one side of the frame; the lifting unit is used to detach the tile from the conveyor belt so that the clamping unit clamps the tile.

[0013] Preferably, it further includes a centering unit; two centering units are symmetrically arranged on the frame; the centering unit includes a second pressure plate and a third drive module for driving the second pressure plate closer to or away from the transfer frame.

[0014] Preferably, the frame is equipped with a sensor; the sensor is used to detect the position of the outermost layer of tiles on the transfer frame.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping unit includes a robotic arm module and a fourth drive module; the fourth drive module is used to drive the robotic arm module closer to or away from the transfer frame; the robotic arm module is used to clamp and rotate the tile.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this solution has the following advantages:

[0017] First, a pressing module is set up, which is rotatably connected to the transfer frame via a rotating shaft. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. During the process of placing the tile on the transfer frame, the lead screw rotates to both sides of the transfer frame via the rotating shaft, so that the lead screw is in a position parallel to the surface of the tile. This prevents the tile from contacting the lead screw when the clamping unit transports the tile to the transfer frame, which would cause the tile to chip.

[0018] Secondly, the frame is also equipped with a clamping unit and a centering unit. After the clamping unit places the tile on the transfer frame, the clamping unit moves to the transfer frame and clamps the tile, so that the tile on the transfer frame fits tightly. Then, the centering unit approaches and squeezes the tile, so that all the tiles are in the middle position of the transfer frame, thus making the tile stably placed on the transfer frame. Moreover, the clamping unit contacts the tile through conical rollers to avoid relative sliding between the clamping unit and the tile, which would scratch the tile surface.

[0019] Third, the transfer frame is detachably connected to the machine frame, and pressing modules are provided on both sides of the transfer frame. When the transfer frame is full of tiles, the tiles are pressed by the pressing modules, and then the transfer frame full of tiles is transported to the next process by the external transportation equipment. Then a new transfer frame is placed on the machine frame for placing tiles. In this way, this tile receiving device can directly use the existing transfer frame without the need for a customized tile placement mechanism, thus reducing the cost of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the tile collecting device in Example 1;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the tile collecting device of Example 1;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a top view of the tile receiving device (without the transfer frame) of Example 1;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer frame in Example 1;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressing module pressing the ceramic tile in Example 1.

[0025] The components include: frame 1; transfer frame 2; clamping unit 3; pressing module 4; pressing unit 5; conveying unit 6; centering unit 7; first drive module 11; limiting boss 21; robotic arm module 31; fourth drive module 32; rotating shaft 41; lead screw 42; handwheel 43; first pressure plate 44; pressing rod 51; second drive module 52; conical roller 53; conveyor belt 61; lifting unit 62; second pressure plate 71; third drive module 72; limiting groove 111; first rotating part 511; and second rotating part 512. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of this application implemented as described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] refer to Figure 1-5 A tile collecting device includes a frame 1, a transfer frame 2, and a clamping unit 3 for conveying tiles onto the transfer frame 2; the clamping unit 3 is slidably connected to the frame 1; the transfer frame 2 is detachably connected to the frame 1; and pressing modules 4 are provided on both sides of the transfer frame 2.

[0029] The tablet pressing module 4 includes a rotating shaft 41 and a lead screw 42; the rotating shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the transfer frame 2; the lead screw 42 is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft 41; one end of the lead screw 42 is provided with a handwheel 43, and the other end is provided with a first pressure plate 44; the first pressure plate 44 is rotatably connected to the lead screw 42.

[0030] In this embodiment, the specific operation process of the tile receiving device is as follows: the clamping unit 3 clamps the tile from the material taking position and transports the tile to the transfer frame 2 and places the tile vertically on the transfer frame 2. When the transfer frame 2 is full of tiles, the rotating shaft 41 is rotated to drive the lead screw 42 to rotate, so that the lead screw 42 is in a position perpendicular to the tile surface. Then the handwheel 43 is rotated to move the lead screw 42 away from the tile, thereby driving the first pressure plate 44 to approach the tile surface and press the tile. Then the transfer frame 2 is transferred to the position of the next process by the conveying equipment (such as forklift, overhead crane, etc.). The new transfer frame 2 is placed on the frame 1 to continue placing tiles.

[0031] It should be noted that the transfer frame 2 is detachably connected to the frame 1. When the transfer frame 2 is full of tiles, a new transfer frame 2 can be replaced to continue placing tiles, thus achieving continuous tile collection. Secondly, the lead screw 42 is rotatably connected to the transfer frame 2 via the rotating shaft 41. When a tile needs to be placed, the lead screw 42 rotates to be perpendicular to the ground, thus preventing the tile from contacting the lead screw 42 when the clamping unit 3 places the tile on the transfer frame 2, which could cause the tile to chip or scratch. Moreover, since the tile will be tilted at about 5° when placed on the transfer frame 2, to prevent the tile from tilting forward during the transfer process, the lead screw 42 can rotate along the vertical plane, thus allowing the lead screw 42 to rotate to a position perpendicular to the tile surface, thereby allowing the surface of the first pressure plate 44 to be completely pressed on the tile, increasing the contact area between the first pressure plate 44 and the tile.

[0032] When the first pressure plate 44 is about to contact the tile, the worker rotates the first pressure plate 44 to the surface of the tile, and then rotates the handwheel 43 to drive the screw 42 to continue moving away from the tile, so that the first pressure plate 44 contacts the tile. After the first pressure plate 44 contacts the tile, there is friction between the first pressure plate 44 and the tile. At this time, when the screw 42 is rotated again, the first pressure plate 44 can maintain contact with the tile and does not rotate with the screw 42.

[0033] Preferably, both the surface of the transfer frame 2 and the surface of the first pressure plate 44 are provided with an anti-slip layer; the anti-slip layer is used to increase the friction between the tile and the transfer frame 2.

[0034] In this embodiment, the anti-slip layer is made of rubber. The anti-slip layer can not only increase the friction between the tile and the transfer rack 2 and reduce the risk of the tile falling off the transfer rack 2, but also has a certain elasticity. When the tile is placed on the transfer rack 2, the anti-slip layer can offset part of the impact force of the tile and reduce the risk of the tile chipping.

[0035] Preferably, the bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a first drive module 11; the first drive module 11 is provided with a limiting groove 111; the bottom of the transfer frame 2 is provided with a limiting boss 21; the limiting boss 21 cooperates with the limiting groove 111 so that the transfer frame 2 can be detachably connected to the first drive module 11.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first drive module 11 includes a motor, a synchronous belt, a slide rail, and a slide table. One side of the slide table is connected to the synchronous belt, and the slide table is slidably connected to the slide rail. The slide table is provided with a limiting groove 111. The transfer frame 2 is detachably connected to the slide table by inserting a limiting protrusion 21 into the limiting groove 111. The motor drives the synchronous belt to rotate, thereby causing the slide table to slide on the slide rail, and thus causing the transfer frame 2 to move closer to or away from the clamping unit 3.

[0037] By setting the first drive module 11 to drive the transfer frame 2 to move, after the transfer frame 2 is filled with tiles, the motor drives the transfer frame 2 to move in a direction away from the clamping unit 3, thereby increasing the operable space of the area where the transfer frame 2 is located, making it easier for the conveying equipment to move the transfer frame 2 to the position of the next process.

[0038] Preferably, it further includes a clamping unit 5; two clamping units 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transfer frame; the clamping unit 5 includes a clamping rod 51 and a second drive module 52; the clamping rod 51 is rotatably connected to the frame 1; the second drive module 52 is rotatably connected to the frame 1; the second drive module 52 is used to drive the end of the clamping rod 51 to approach or move away from the outermost ceramic tile surface of the transfer frame 2; the end of the clamping rod 51 is provided with a tapered roller 53.

[0039] In this embodiment, the second drive module 52 is a cylinder. The fixed end of the second drive module 52 is rotatably connected to the frame 1; the clamping rod 51 is provided with a first rotating part 511 and a second rotating part 512; the clamping rod 51 is rotatably connected to the frame 1 through the first rotating part 511; the clamping rod 51 is rotatably connected to the output end of the second drive module 52 through the second rotating part 512.

[0040] The clamping unit 3 is provided with a clamping part, which has a groove. To prevent the tiles on the clamping unit 3 from sliding relative to the tiles on the transfer frame 2 and causing scratches, the clamping unit 3 moves the tiles to the transfer frame 2, maintaining a small distance (approximately 1-2 mm) between them. Then, the clamping unit 3 releases the tiles, allowing them to slide from the channel formed by the two grooves onto the transfer frame 2. The second drive module 52 drives the clamping rod 51 to rotate, causing the conical roller 53 at the end of the clamping rod 51 to contact the surface of the tiles and push them, eliminating gaps between the tiles and ensuring a tight arrangement of the tiles on the transfer frame 2. By using a conical roller 53 to contact the tiles, and because the contact is achieved through rotation, the conical roller 53 increases the contact area with the tiles and rolls on the tile surface, preventing scratches.

[0041] Preferably, it further includes a conveying unit 6; the conveying unit 6 includes a conveyor belt 61 and lifting units 62 disposed on both sides of the conveyor belt 61; the conveyor belt 61 is located on one side of the frame 1; the lifting unit 62 is used to disengage the tile from the conveyor belt 61 so that the clamping unit 3 clamps the tile.

[0042] In this embodiment, a single conveyor belt 61 can be equipped with multiple receiving devices, and the number of lifting units 62 is matched with the number of receiving devices. The lifting unit 62 includes a cylinder and a lifting plate. The cylinder is connected to the side of the conveyor belt 61, and the lifting plate is connected to the power output end of the cylinder. The conveyor belt 61 transports the tiles that have completed the previous process to the receiving devices. The lifting unit 62 lifts the tiles, allowing other tiles to continue being transported on the conveyor belt 61. The clamping unit 3 clamps the tiles on the lifting unit 62 and transports them to the transfer frame 2, thereby achieving rapid tile collection.

[0043] Preferably, it also includes a centering unit 7; two centering units 7 are symmetrically arranged on the frame 1; the centering unit 7 includes a second pressure plate 71 and a third drive module 72 for driving the second pressure plate 71 to move closer to or away from the transfer frame 2.

[0044] In this embodiment, the third drive module 72 is a cylinder. After each time the clamping unit 3 places the tile on the transfer frame 2, the third drive module 72 pushes the second pressure plate 71 toward the tile, thereby causing the two second pressure plates 71 to squeeze the tile, thus placing the tile in the middle position of the transfer frame 2, preventing the tile from falling off the transfer frame 2 due to unstable placement during the transfer process.

[0045] Preferably, the frame 1 is equipped with a sensor; the sensor is used to detect the position of the outermost tile of the transfer frame 1.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sensor is an infrared sensor, located on a straight line along the pressing position of the pressing unit 5. When the first drive module 11 moves the transfer frame 2 toward the pressing unit 5, the sensor detects that the outermost tile of the transfer frame 2 has reached the sensor's position and sends a signal to the PLC. The PLC controls the first drive module 11 to stop working, so that the outermost tile on the transfer frame 2 moves to the same position each time, allowing the pressing unit 5 to press the outermost tile of the transfer frame 2 each time.

[0047] Preferably, the clamping unit 3 includes a robotic arm module 31 and a fourth drive module 32; the fourth drive module 32 is used to drive the robotic arm module 31 to move closer to or away from the transfer frame 2; the robotic arm module 31 is used to clamp and rotate the tile.

[0048] In this embodiment, the fourth module is a lead screw 42 motor, which rotates on the frame 1. The robotic arm module 31 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 42. The robotic arm module 31 is equipped with a pair of robotic arms that can move closer or further apart. When the two robotic arms of the robotic arm module 31 move closer together, they clamp the two sides of the tile. The ends of the robotic arms are equipped with rotatable clamping plates. After the robotic arms clamp the tile on the conveyor belt 61, the clamping plates rotate, causing the tile to rotate from horizontal to vertical. Then, the fourth drive module 32 drives the robotic arm module 31 to move onto the transfer frame 2, and the robotic arms move further apart, so that the tile is placed on the transfer frame 2.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A tile collecting device, characterized in that, Including rack, transfer frame, clamping unit for conveying ceramic tiles to the transfer frame; the clamping unit is slidably connected to the rack; the transfer frame is detachably connected to the rack; both sides of the transfer frame are provided with a tablet pressing module; The tablet pressing module comprises a rotating shaft and a screw rod; the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the transfer frame; the screw rod is threadedly connected with the rotating shaft; one end of the screw rod is provided with a hand wheel, and the other end is provided with a first pressing plate; the first pressing plate is rotatably connected with the screw rod.

2. The tile receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that The surface of the transfer frame and the surface of the first pressing plate are both provided with an anti-skid layer; the anti-skid layer is used to increase the friction between the ceramic tile and the transfer frame.

3. The tile receiving device of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the rack is provided with a first driving module; the first driving module is provided with a limiting groove; the bottom of the transfer frame is provided with a limiting boss; the limiting boss cooperates with the limiting groove to detachably connect the transfer frame to the first driving module.

4. The tile receiving device according to claim 3, wherein It also includes a compression unit; two compression units are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transfer frame; the compression unit comprises a compression rod and a second driving module; the compression rod is rotatably connected to the rack; the second driving module is rotatably connected to the rack; the second driving module is used to drive the end of the compression rod to approach or move away from the outermost surface of the ceramic tile of the transfer frame; the end of the compression rod is provided with a conical roller.

5. The tile receiving device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a conveying unit; the conveying unit comprises a conveying belt and a jacking unit arranged on both sides of the conveying belt; the conveying belt is located on one side of the rack; the jacking unit is used to make the ceramic tile separate from the conveying belt so that the clamping unit clamps the ceramic tile.

6. The tile receiving device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes a centering unit; two centering units are symmetrically arranged on the rack; the centering unit comprises a second pressing plate and a third driving module for driving the second pressing plate to approach or move away from the transfer frame.

7. The tile receiving device of claim 4, wherein, The rack is provided with a sensor; the sensor is used to detect the position of the outermost ceramic tile of the transfer frame.

8. The tile receiving device of claim 1, wherein, The clamping unit comprises a mechanical hand module and a fourth driving module; the fourth driving module is used to drive the mechanical hand module to approach or move away from the transfer frame; the mechanical hand module is used to clamp and rotate the ceramic tile.

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