Workpiece conveying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a workpiece transporting device, which is used for transporting workpieces to different stations and comprises a track main body which is suspended and extends in the horizontal direction; the transporting part is slidably connected to the track body, extends downwards in the vertical direction and is suspended, and a connecting part used for being detachably connected with a workpiece is arranged on the transporting part; the conveying piece is used for sliding relative to the rail body to drive the connecting part to move the workpieces to different stations in a suspended mode. According to the conveying device, the conveying piece slides relative to the rail body to drive the connecting part to move the workpieces to different stations in a suspended mode, so that the workpieces can be conveniently conveyed between the different stations, and the whole-line production efficiency of products is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to transportation device technical field especially relates to a work piece transportation device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the increasing demand of wire and cable industry, the production demand of cable is also higher and higher, at present, the semi-automatic equipment production mode is used in the production line of cable, the equipment is various, the complete product of cable needs more processes, including sheath stripping, core stripping, skeleton making, terminal making, sheath wearing, injection molding and other processes, the semi-finished cable needs to be transported frequently between multiple processes, at present, the transportation of semi-finished cable on the production line depends on manual carrying, the transmission of product between different processes is very inconvenient, the manpower and time required for production increase, and the production efficiency is low. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model embodiment provides a work piece transportation device, solves the inconvenient problem of transmission between different processes of work piece.

[0004] The utility model embodiment provides a work piece transportation device, is used for transporting work piece to different stations, it includes:

[0005] Track main part, is suspended and extends in horizontal direction;

[0006] Transport piece, be slidably connected on track main part and extend downward along vertical direction and suspend, be equipped with the connecting portion for with work piece detachable connection on transport piece;

[0007] Among them, transport piece is used for relative track main part sliding drive connecting portion with work piece suspended movement to different stations.

[0008] In the work piece transportation device provided by the utility model embodiment, the track main body includes a first track segment and a second track segment, the first track segment extends in a first horizontal direction, and the second track segment is connected to the first track segment and extends in a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular.

[0009] In the work piece transportation device provided by the utility model embodiment, the first track segment includes a first straight track and a second straight track, the second track segment includes a first arc track and a second arc track, the first straight track and the second straight track are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and the two ends of the first arc track are respectively connected to one end of the first straight track and one end of the second straight track, and the two ends of the second arc track are respectively connected to the other end of the first straight track and the other end of the second straight track.

[0010] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the conveying part comprises a sliding assembly and a chain, the sliding assembly is slidingly connected to the track main body, one end of the chain is connected to the sliding assembly, and the other end is connected with the connecting part.

[0011] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the sliding assembly comprises a roller and an intermediate connecting block, the lower side of the track main body is concavely provided with a sliding groove extending in the axial direction of the track main body, the roller is arranged in the sliding groove, the intermediate connecting block is rotatably connected to the roller, and the end of the chain is hingedly connected with the intermediate connecting block.

[0012] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the workpiece conveying device further comprises at least one support frame, the support frame is vertically arranged, and the track main body is fixed to the top of the support frame to be kept in suspension.

[0013] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the support frame comprises a support column and a connecting assembly, the support column is vertically arranged, the connecting assembly is arranged at the top of the support column, and the track main body is connected to the connecting assembly.

[0014] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the connecting assembly comprises a horizontal connecting rod and an inclined connecting rod, the horizontal connecting rod is horizontally fixed to the top of the support column, the track main body is fixedly connected to the horizontal connecting rod, one end of at least one inclined connecting rod is fixed to the support column and is spaced from the horizontal connecting rod, and the other end of the inclined connecting rod is fixed to the horizontal connecting rod and is spaced from the support column.

[0015] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the bottom end of the support column is provided with a connecting base, and the connecting base is used for being connected and fixed with the ground.

[0016] In the workpiece conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the connecting part is a hook structure.

[0017] The utility model discloses an embodiment provides a work piece transport device for transporting work piece to different stations, the work piece transport device includes track main part and transport piece, the track main part is suspended and extends in horizontal direction, the transport piece is slidably connected on the track main part and extends downward along vertical direction and is suspended, be equipped with the connecting portion for being detachably connected with the work piece on the transport piece, wherein, the transport piece is used for sliding relative to the track main part and drives the connecting portion and moves the work piece suspended to the different stations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the utility model embodiment, the following will be briefly introduced the drawing needed to be used in the embodiment description, obviously, the drawing in the following description is some embodiments of the utility model, for those skilled in the art, without creative labor, can also obtain other drawings according to these drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 The utility model provides a work piece transport device's perspective drawing for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The utility model provides the enlarged view of A of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 The utility model provides a track main part's perspective drawing for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 The utility model provides a transport piece's perspective drawing for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 The utility model provides the assembly drawing of transport piece and track main part for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 The utility model provides the front view of connecting portion for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 7 The utility model provides a support frame's perspective drawing for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 The utility model provides a support frame's front view for the embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 9A top view of the support frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 10 A side view of the support frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 11 Another side view of the support frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Reference signs in the drawings are as follows:

[0031] 10, track main body; 101, sliding groove; 11, first track section; 111, first linear track; 112, second linear track; 12, second track section; 121, first arc-shaped track; 122, second arc-shaped track; 20, conveying piece; 21, sliding assembly; 211, roller; 212, intermediate connecting block; 22, chain; 201, connecting portion; 30, support frame; 31, support column; 32, connecting assembly; 321, transverse connecting rod; 322, oblique connecting rod; 40, connecting base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] The directional terms mentioned in the present utility model, such as "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "side", etc. are only the directions of reference drawings. Therefore, the directional terms are used to explain and understand the present utility model, rather than to limit the present utility model. In addition, in the drawings, the structures similar or identical are indicated by the same reference signs.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2An embodiment of the workpiece conveying device is shown, and the structure and working principle of the workpiece conveying device are described in detail below in combination with the drawings. The workpiece conveying device is used for conveying workpieces to different stations. The workpiece conveying device comprises a track main body 10 and a conveying piece 20. The track main body 10 is suspended and extends in the horizontal direction. The conveying piece 20 is slidably connected to the track main body 10 and extends downward in the vertical direction and is suspended. The conveying piece 20 is provided with a connecting portion 201 for detachable connection with the workpiece. The conveying piece 20 is used for sliding relative to the track main body 10 to drive the connecting portion 201 to move the workpiece in suspension to the different stations.

[0035] In specific implementation, the workpiece conveying device is mainly applied to the production line to convey workpieces to different workstations on the production line, for example, on the production line of cables, the cables are workpieces, and the conveying device can be used to convey the cables to different workstations on the production line for production. The workpiece conveying device as a whole comprises a track main body 10 and a conveying piece 20. The track main body 10 is a track structure or a guide rail structure. The track main body 10 is suspended as a whole, which maintains a certain height from the ground, and the track main body 10 extends in the horizontal direction. In actual installation, the track main body 10 can be connected with the ground by a support structure to achieve suspension, or can be fixed to a wall by a support structure to achieve suspension. The specific shape of the track main body 10 is not limited, which can be designed as a straight track structure, a curved track structure, or a combination of a straight track structure and a curved track structure. The specific shape, length, and suspension height of the track main body 10 can be set according to the specific position of the workstation of the production line. The conveying piece 20 is slidably connected to the track main body 10 and extends downward in the vertical direction by a certain length, and the bottom end is in a suspended state. The extension length of the conveying piece 20 can be designed according to requirements. The conveying piece 20 as a whole can slide freely relative to the track main body 10, specifically in the axial direction of the track main body 10. The number of conveying pieces 20 is not limited, which can be designed as one or multiple. The connecting part 201 is provided on the conveying piece 20 to be detachably connected with the workpiece. The connecting part 201 is in a suspended state on the conveying piece 20. The workpiece on the production line can be connected with the connecting part 201 to be suspended on the conveying piece 20, and the workpiece can be freely detached from the connecting part 201 to be separated from the conveying piece 20. The number of connecting parts 201 on the conveying piece 20 is not limited, which can be designed as one or multiple. The specific structure of the connecting part 201 is designed according to the type of the workpiece on the production line. For example, when the workpiece is a cable product, the connecting part 201 can be designed as a hook structure, and when the workpiece is another type of product, the connecting part 201 can be designed as another type of structure, such as a clamping structure or a container structure. In actual application, after the workpiece is connected with the conveying piece 20, the workpiece as a whole can be in a suspended state, which is supported by the conveying piece 20 and the track main body 10.Since the conveying piece 20 is slidably connected to the track body 10, the conveying piece 20 can freely slide relative to the track body 10, and when sliding, the conveying piece 20 will drive the connecting part 201 to move in the horizontal direction, and the workpiece connected to the connecting part 201 moves in a suspended state. By adjusting the sliding distance of the conveying piece 20 relative to the track body 10, the workpiece can be moved in a suspended state to different workstations. On the production line, workers can slide the conveying piece 20 relative to the track body 10 to the corresponding workstation, and then the product can be unloaded from the connecting part 201 for production and processing, or the workpiece can be processed without unloading the workpiece. After completing the process of the corresponding workstation, the conveying piece 20 can be pushed to slide relative to the track body 10 to other workstations for production and processing. Overall, the transmission of the workpiece between different workstations is very fast and flexible, and the convenience of the transmission of the workpiece between different workstations is improved, which can effectively improve the production efficiency of the product.

[0036] The workpiece conveying device of the embodiment suspends the track body and extends and suspends in the horizontal direction, slidably connects the conveying piece to the track body, and provides the connecting part on the conveying piece to detachably connect with the workpiece. The conveying piece is slid relative to the track body to drive the connecting part to move the workpiece in a suspended state to different workstations, so that the workpiece can be conveniently transmitted between different workstations, and the efficiency of the whole production line of the product is improved.

[0037] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 3 , the track body 10 includes a first track segment 11 and a second track segment 12. The first track segment 11 extends in a first horizontal direction, and the second track segment 12 is connected to the first track segment 11 and extends in a second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular. In a specific implementation, the track body 10 is mainly composed of the first track segment 11 and the second track segment 12. The shapes of the first track segment 11 and the second track segment 12 are not limited. The first track segment 11 is arranged to extend in the first horizontal direction as a whole. The first track segment 11 can be designed to extend straight or to extend in a curved manner, which is not limited herein. The second track segment 12 is arranged to extend in the second horizontal direction as a whole. The second horizontal direction and the first horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other. Figure 3As shown, the first horizontal direction is represented by x, and the second horizontal direction is represented by y. The directions in which the second track section 12 and the first track section 11 extend are perpendicular to each other. The second track section 12 can be designed to extend straight or to extend in a curve, and is not limited in this regard. The transport member 20 can slide relative to the first track section 11 and the second track section 12. In actual applications, the transport member 20 can slide back and forth between the first track section 11 and the second track section 12. The first track section 11 and the second track section 12 extend in perpendicular horizontal directions, which increases the range of movement of the transport member 20. The transport member 20 can move in two different directions. The connecting portion 201 on the transport member 20 can move the workpiece to more different spatial positions. The workpiece can be transported to more workstations in a flexible manner, which improves the flexibility of production.

[0038] Further, with reference to Figure 3 , the first track section 11 includes a first straight track 111 and a second straight track 112, and the second track section 12 includes a first curved track 121 and a second curved track 122. The first straight track 111 and the second straight track 112 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. The two ends of the first curved track 121 are respectively connected to one end of the first straight track 111 and one end of the second straight track 112. The two ends of the second curved track 122 are respectively connected to the other end of the first straight track 111 and the other end of the second straight track 112. In specific implementations, the first track section 11 includes two straight track structures, i.e., the first straight track 111 and the second straight track 112. The second track section 12 includes two curved track structures, i.e., the first curved track 121 and the second curved track 122. The first straight track 111, the second straight track 112, the first curved track 121, and the second curved track 122 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart on the same horizontal plane. The two ends of the first curved track 121 are respectively connected to one end of the first straight track 111 and one end of the second straight track 112. The two ends of the second curved track 122 are respectively connected to the other end of the first straight track 111 and the other end of the second straight track 112. The curved surfaces of the first curved track 121 and the second curved track 122 face each other. The first straight track 111, the second straight track 112, the first curved track 121, and the second curved track 122 are connected together to form a ring-shaped track body 10. This further increases the range of movement of the transport member 20. In actual applications, the transport member 20 can freely slide along the first straight track 111, the second straight track 112, the first curved track 121, and the second curved track 122. The range of movement of the transport member 20 is ring-shaped. The connecting portion 201 on the transport member 20 can move the workpiece to more different spatial positions. The workpiece can be transported to more workstations in a more flexible manner. The flexibility of workpiece transmission is better.

[0039] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 4 , the conveying member 20 comprises a sliding assembly 21 and a chain 22, the sliding assembly 21 is slidingly connected to the track body 10, and the chain 22 is connected to the sliding assembly 21 at one end and connected to the connecting portion 201 at the other end. In specific implementation, the conveying member 20 is mainly composed of the sliding assembly 21 and the chain 22. The sliding assembly 21 is directly slidingly connected to the track body 10. The sliding assembly 21 can be a pulley structure or a sliding block structure, etc. that can realize sliding connection. One end of the chain 22 is connected to the sliding assembly 21, and the other end is connected to the connecting portion 201. The chain 22 has a first length as a whole. The overall length of the chain 22 is smaller than the height from the track body 10 to the ground, so that the end of the chain 22 remains suspended. The chain 22 remains hanging under the action of gravity in the natural state. The connecting portion 201 is connected to the naturally hanging end of the chain 22. When under stress, the chain 22 changes. In actual application, after the workpiece is connected to the connecting portion 201, the chain 22 is under the action of the gravity of the workpiece. The chain 22 as a whole is taut and pulls the workpiece to keep it suspended. Through the structural characteristics of the chain 22, the chain 22 can move the workpiece in any direction without sliding the sliding assembly 21 relative to the track body 10. In the workstations of the production line, the workpiece can be more flexibly processed, improving the operability of the workpiece.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 5 , the sliding assembly 21 comprises a roller 211 and an intermediate connecting block 212. The lower side of the track body 10 is recessed with a sliding groove 101 extending in the axial direction thereof. The roller 211 is arranged in the sliding groove 101. The intermediate connecting block 212 is rotationally connected to the roller 211. The end of the chain 22 is hinged to the intermediate connecting block 212. In specific implementation, the sliding assembly 21 is mainly composed of the roller 211 and the intermediate connecting block 212. The lower side of the track body 10 is recessed with a sliding groove 101 extending in the axial direction thereof. The middle part of the sliding groove 101 is wider, and the slot part is smaller. The roller 211 is arranged in the sliding groove 101 and can roll in the sliding groove 101. The width of the upper part of the intermediate connecting block 212 is smaller than the width of the slot of the sliding groove 101. The upper part of the intermediate connecting block 212 extends into the sliding groove 101 and is rotationally connected to the roller 211 through a connecting shaft. The end of the chain 22 is hinged to the lower part of the connecting block to complete the connection. In actual application, after the workpiece is connected to the connecting portion 201 on the chain 22, the chain 22 can be pulled to make the intermediate connecting block 212 drive the roller 211 to roll in the sliding groove 101. The whole sliding is stable, the failure rate is low, and the reliability of the workpiece conveying can be improved.

[0041] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 1 andFigure 7 The workpiece conveying device further comprises at least one support frame 30, the support frame 30 is vertically arranged, and the track main body 10 is fixed to the top of the support frame 30 to keep suspended. In the embodiment, the workpiece conveying device further comprises at least one support frame 30, the support frame 30 is a support structure as a whole, the support frame 30 is vertically arranged and connected and fixed with the track main body 10, the bottom of the support frame 30 is used to connect with the ground, and the track main body 10 is fixed to the top of the support frame 30 as a whole, so that the support frame 30 supports the track main body 10 in the air. The number of support frames in the embodiment is multiple, which is used to improve the stability of the track main body 10. The height of the support frame 30 determines the suspension height of the track main body 10, and the actual design can be carried out according to the height requirement of the production operation of the production line station.

[0042] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 7 , the support frame 30 comprises a support column 31 and a connecting assembly 32, the support column 31 is vertically arranged, the connecting assembly 32 is arranged at the top of the support column 31, and the track main body 10 is connected to the connecting assembly 32. In the embodiment, the support frame 30 mainly comprises the support column 31 and the connecting assembly 32, the support column 31 is a straight column structure, which is vertically arranged as a whole, the connecting assembly 32 is arranged at the top of the support column 31, and the track main body 10 is connected with the connecting assembly 32, so that the support column 31 is connected with the track main body 10 through the connecting assembly 32, the connecting assembly 32 here plays a role of reinforcing connection, so that the track main body 10 remains stable and avoids skewing.

[0043] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figures 7 to 11The connecting assembly 32 comprises a transverse connecting rod 321 and an inclined connecting rod 322. The transverse connecting rod 321 is fixed transversely to the top of the support column 31, and the track main body 10 is fixedly connected to the transverse connecting rod 321. At least one inclined connecting rod 322 is fixed at one end to the support column 31 and spaced from the transverse connecting rod 321, and is fixed at the other end to the transverse connecting rod 321 and spaced from the support column 31. In a specific embodiment, the connecting assembly 32 mainly comprises the transverse connecting rod 321 and the inclined connecting rod 322. In this embodiment, a triangular reinforcing structure is used to reinforce the connection between the track main body 10 and the support column 31. The transverse connecting rod 321 is fixed transversely to the top of the support column 31, and the track main body 10 is directly fixed to the transverse connecting rod 321. The inclined connecting rod 322 is fixed at one end to the support column 31 and spaced from the transverse connecting rod 321, and is fixed at the other end to the support column 31 and spaced from the support column 31. Thus, the support column 31, the transverse connecting rod 321 and the inclined connecting rod 322 form a triangle, forming a triangular reinforcing structure, so that the connection between the track main body 10 and the support column 31 is more stable. The number of inclined connecting rods 322 can be set to multiple. By setting multiple inclined connecting rods 322, multiple triangular reinforcing structures can be formed, which can further improve the stability of the connection between the track main body 10 and the support column 31.

[0044] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 7 The bottom end of the support column 31 is provided with a connecting base 40 for connecting and fixing with the ground. In a specific embodiment, the bottom end of the support column 31 is provided with a connecting base 40. The connecting base 40 has a certain area. The bottom of the connecting base 40 is a planar structure, and the connecting base 40 extends outwardly in the radial direction of the support column 31. Multiple through holes are provided on the connecting base 40 to fix the position of the connecting base 40 with cooperating bolts. In actual application, the connecting base 40 is used to connect and fix with the ground, so that the support column 31 can stably grip the ground and improve the stability of the device as a whole.

[0045] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 6 The connecting part 201 is in the form of a hook. In a specific embodiment, the connecting part 201 on the connecting piece is designed in the form of a hook. The hook structure can be matched with different types of workpieces, such as cable workpieces or workpieces with through hole structures, which is very convenient and has a wider range of applications.

[0046] The above merely describes a specific implementation of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto, and any skilled person in the art can easily think of various equivalent modifications or replacements within the technical scope disclosed by the present application, and these modifications or replacements should be encompassed within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A workpiece transport device for transporting workpieces to different stations, characterized by, The utility model relates to a workpiece conveying device, which comprises: a track body, which is suspended and extends in a horizontal direction; a conveying member, which is slidably connected to the track body and extends downward in a vertical direction and is suspended, and is provided with a connecting portion for detachably connecting to the workpiece; the conveying member comprises a sliding assembly and a chain, the sliding assembly is slidably connected to the track body, one end of the chain is connected to the sliding assembly, and the other end is connected to the connecting portion; the sliding assembly comprises a roller and an intermediate connecting block, the lower side of the track body is recessed with a sliding groove extending in the axial direction of the track body, the roller is arranged in the sliding groove, and the intermediate connecting block is rotatably connected to the roller; the end of the chain is hingedly connected to the intermediate connecting block. The conveying member is used to slide relative to the track body to drive the connecting portion to move the workpiece to different workstations in a suspended manner.

2. The workpiece transport apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The track body comprises a first track segment and a second track segment, the first track segment extends in a first horizontal direction, and the second track segment is connected to the first track segment and extends in a second horizontal direction, wherein the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular.

3. The workpiece transport apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The first track segment comprises a first linear track and a second linear track, the second track segment comprises a first arc-shaped track and a second arc-shaped track, the first linear track and the second linear track are arranged in parallel and at intervals, and the two ends of the first arc-shaped track are respectively connected to one end of the first linear track and one end of the second linear track, and the two ends of the second arc-shaped track are respectively connected to the other end of the first linear track and the other end of the second linear track.

4. A workpiece transport apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The workpiece conveying device further comprises at least one support frame, the support frame is vertically arranged, and the track body is fixed to the top of the support frame to keep suspended.

5. The workpiece transport apparatus of claim 4, wherein, The support frame comprises a support column and a connecting assembly, the support column is vertically arranged, the connecting assembly is arranged at the top of the support column, and the track body is connected to the connecting assembly.

6. The workpiece transport apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The connecting assembly comprises a transverse connecting rod and an inclined connecting rod, the transverse connecting rod is transversely fixed to the top of the support column, the track body is fixedly connected to the transverse connecting rod, one end of at least one inclined connecting rod is fixed to the support column and is spaced apart from the transverse connecting rod, and the other end is fixed to the transverse connecting rod and is spaced apart from the support column.

7. The workpiece transport apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The bottom end of the support column is provided with a connecting base for connecting and fixing to the ground.

8. The workpiece transport apparatus of any of claims 1-3, wherein, The connecting portion is in the form of a hook structure.

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