Conveying device and material framing system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveyer and material framing system.The conveyer comprises a machine base, a first conveying assembly, a code scanning assembly and a first lifting assembly, the first conveying assembly is arranged on the machine base and comprises a first conveying structure and a second conveying structure, and the first conveying structure is used for conveying materials in the first horizontal direction; the second conveying structure is arranged below the first conveying structure at intervals, the second conveying structure is used for conveying materials in the first horizontal direction, the code scanning assembly is arranged above the first conveying assembly at intervals and comprises a first code scanning camera and a second code scanning camera, and the first code scanning camera is used for obtaining bar code information of the materials on the first conveying structure; the second code scanning camera is used for obtaining bar code information of materials on the second conveying structure, and the first lifting assembly is used for driving the first conveying assembly to ascend and descend relative to the machine base so that the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure can alternately receive the materials. Therefore, automatic conveying of the materials is conveniently achieved, the working intensity of workers is relieved, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material conveying technology, and in particular to a conveying device and a material framing system. Background Technology

[0002] During the production process, various materials are used. The orderly storage and operation of materials is the key to production management. Due to the large variety of materials and the need for accurate barcode scanning and matching before transportation, the process is relatively complicated.

[0003] In related technologies, manual operation is typically used for scanning and conveying materials. When conveying a large volume of materials at a fast pace, manual operation places a heavy workload on workers and is prone to scanning errors or omissions. Furthermore, workers directly handle the materials during conveyance, which may pose a risk of damage such as drops. Therefore, material conveying technology requires further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a conveying device and a material loading system. The conveying device, through the coordinated use of a first conveying component, a barcode scanning component, and a first lifting component, facilitates automated material conveying, reduces the workload of workers, and improves work efficiency.

[0005] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the conveying device includes: a base, a first conveying component, a barcode scanning component, and a first lifting component. The first conveying component is disposed on the base and includes a first conveying structure and a second conveying structure. The first conveying structure is used to convey materials along a first horizontal direction. The second conveying structure is spaced below the first conveying structure and is also used to convey materials along the first horizontal direction. The length of the second conveying structure in the first horizontal direction is greater than the length of the first conveying structure in the first horizontal direction. The barcode scanning component is spaced above the first conveying component and includes a first barcode scanning camera and a second barcode scanning camera spaced along the first horizontal direction. The first barcode scanning camera is used to acquire barcode information of the materials on the first conveying structure, and the second barcode scanning camera is used to acquire barcode information of the materials on the second conveying structure. The first lifting component is used to drive the first conveying component to rise and fall relative to the base, so that the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure alternately receive materials.

[0006] According to the conveying device of this utility model embodiment, the first lifting component drives the first conveying component to rise and fall, which in turn drives the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure to rise and fall. That is, the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure can receive and convey materials by alternately rising and falling relative to the base, which facilitates the automated conveying of materials and reduces the workload of workers. The first barcode scanner is used to acquire material information on the first conveying structure, and the second barcode scanner is used to acquire material information on the second conveying structure. The barcode scanning component replaces manual barcode scanning, eliminates the risk of repeated scanning and missed scanning, and effectively improves the working efficiency of the conveying device.

[0007] In some embodiments, the length of the second transmission structure in the first horizontal direction is greater than or equal to twice the length of the first transmission structure in the first horizontal direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first transmission structure and the second transmission structure are flush at one end in the first horizontal direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure are respectively provided with a stop structure at the other end in the first horizontal direction. The stop structure protrudes from the conveying surface and is used to restrict the material from leaving the first conveying component.

[0010] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a second conveying component, which is disposed at one end of the first conveying component in a first horizontal direction and is used to convey material to the first conveying component. The first conveying component has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the conveying surface of the first conveying structure is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component in the vertical direction. In the second state, the conveying surface of the second conveying structure is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component in the vertical direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a rotating component and a third conveying component. The rotating component is used to drive the second conveying component to rotate about a vertical axis so that the conveying direction of the second conveying component switches between a first horizontal direction and a second horizontal direction. The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The third conveying component is used to convey materials along the second horizontal direction. The second conveying component is provided with third conveying components on opposite sides of the second horizontal direction so that the third conveying components on opposite sides of the second conveying component can convey materials through the second conveying component.

[0012] In some embodiments, there are three or more third transmission components, and a second transmission component is provided between two adjacent third transmission components, with each second transmission component corresponding to a first transmission component.

[0013] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a gripping component, which includes a pick-and-place component capable of picking up material from the first conveying component and a robotic arm for carrying the pick-and-place component and capable of driving the pick-and-place component. The gripping component communicates with a barcode scanning component, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material.

[0014] The material loading system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a conveying device according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0015] The material framing system according to the embodiments of the present utility model, by employing the above-mentioned conveying device, facilitates the improvement of the working efficiency of the material framing system.

[0016] In some embodiments, the conveying device further includes a gripping component, which includes a pick-and-place component capable of picking up materials from the first conveying component and a robotic arm for carrying and driving the pick-and-place component. The gripping component communicates with a barcode scanning component, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the materials. The material framing system further includes a fourth conveying component, a second lifting component, and a turnover frame. The gripping component is used to convey materials from the conveying component to the turnover frame. The fourth conveying component is used to convey the turnover frame. The fourth conveying component includes a third conveying structure, a fourth conveying structure, a fifth conveying structure, and a sixth conveying structure capable of reciprocating along a first horizontal direction. The third, fourth, and fifth conveying structures are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction, and the sixth conveying structure is spaced below the fourth conveying structure. The second lifting component is used to drive the third and fifth conveying structures to rise and fall respectively, so that each of the third and fifth conveying structures moves between a first height position opposite to the fourth conveying structure and a second height position opposite to the sixth conveying structure.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a material framing system according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the material framing system shown;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1An assembly diagram of the first conveying component, the barcode scanning component, and the first lifting component shown in the figure;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the materials shown;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the grabbing component shown;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the turnover frame shown;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another schematic diagram of the material framing system shown.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Conveying device; 2. Material loading system; 10. Base; 20. First conveying component; 22. First conveying structure; 24. Second conveying structure; 30. Material; 40. Barcode scanning component; 42. First barcode scanning camera; 44. Second barcode scanning camera; 50. First lifting component; 60. Second conveying component; 70. Third conveying component; 80. Grabbing component; 82. Picking and placing component; 84. Robotic arm; 90. Fourth conveying component; 91. Third conveying structure; 92. Fourth conveying structure; 93. Fifth conveying structure; 94. Sixth conveying structure; 95. Second lifting component; 96. Turnover frame. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0029] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, a conveying device 1 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0030] like Figures 1-3 As shown, according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the conveying device 1 includes: a base 10, a first conveying component 20, a barcode scanning component 40, and a first lifting component 50. The base 10 provides reliable support for the first conveying component 20, the barcode scanning component 40, and the first lifting component 50. The first conveying component 20 is disposed on the base 10 and includes a first conveying structure 22 and a second conveying structure 24. The first conveying structure 22 is used to convey along a first horizontal direction (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The material 30 is conveyed in the L2 direction (as shown). The second conveying structure 24 is spaced below the first conveying structure 22. The second conveying structure 24 is used to convey the material 30 along the first horizontal direction. The length of the second conveying structure 24 in the first horizontal direction (e.g., L2 direction) is... Figure 3 L5) is greater than the length of the first transmission structure 22 in the first horizontal direction (e.g., Figure 3 The scanning component 40 is spaced above the first conveying component 20 and includes a first scanning camera 42 and a second scanning camera 44 spaced apart along the first horizontal direction. The first scanning camera 42 is used to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22, and the second scanning camera 44 is used to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24. The first lifting component 50 is used to drive the first conveying component 20 to lift relative to the base 10 so that the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 alternately receive the material 30.

[0031] As can be seen, the second conveying structure 24 is spaced below the first conveying structure 22, which can realize the conveying of more materials 30 within a limited area, thus improving space utilization. The first lifting component 50 can drive the first conveying component 20 to lift, that is, the first lifting component 50 can drive the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 to lift synchronously, so that the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 can alternately receive and convey materials 30 through lifting, which facilitates the automated conveying of materials 30 by the conveying device 1 and improves the adaptability and flexibility of the conveying device 1. For example, the first conveying component 20 is used to receive the material 30 at a preset height position. The first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying component 20 to rise and fall, so that the first conveying component 20 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first conveying structure 22 is located at the preset height position to receive the material 30. In the second state, the second conveying structure 24 is located at the preset height position to receive the material 30. The first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying component 20 to move up and down, so that the first conveying component 20 switches back and forth between the first state and the second state, so that the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 alternately receive the material 30, which is beneficial to improving the conveying efficiency of the conveying device 1.

[0032] Furthermore, the barcode scanning component 40 is used to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the first conveying component 20. By setting the first barcode scanning camera 42 to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22, and the second barcode scanning camera 44 to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24, each barcode scanning camera is responsible for scanning the material 30 on one conveying structure. This can reduce the possibility of scanning errors and missing scans, making the scanning process clearer and more accurate. At the same time, since there is a clear correspondence between the barcode scanning component 40 and the first conveying component 20, when maintenance or troubleshooting is required, it is easier to locate the problem and take corresponding measures, which helps to reduce maintenance costs and improve maintenance efficiency.

[0033] The second conveying structure 24 is positioned below the first conveying structure 22. The length of the second conveying structure 24 in the first horizontal direction is greater than the length of the first conveying structure 22 in the same direction. That is, the second conveying structure 24 can extend beyond the first conveying structure 22 in the first horizontal direction. When the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24 is conveyed to a position offset from the first conveying structure 22 in the first horizontal direction, it can be scanned by the second barcode scanner 44. The first conveying structure 22 does not interfere with the operation of the second barcode scanner 44, facilitating scanning operations and improving scanning efficiency. This makes the conveying device 1 operate more smoothly and orderly. It is also understood that since the second conveying structure 24 is located below the first conveying structure 22, it will not obstruct the scanning range of the first barcode scanner 42 and will not affect its operation.

[0034] For example, the first material 30 can be conveyed to the first conveying structure 22 first. Then, the first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying component 20 to rise, and the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 move upward synchronously. Then, the second conveying structure 24 continues to receive the second material 30. When the second conveying structure 24 receives the material 30, the first barcode scanner 42 simultaneously takes a picture, scans the barcode, and positions the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22. Since the time period for the first barcode scanner 42 to take pictures and position the material 30 overlaps at least partially with the time period for the second conveying structure 24 to receive the material 30, when the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22 is removed, the second conveying structure 24 also finishes receiving the material 30. Then, the first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying structure 22 to move downward and begin receiving the third material 30. When the first conveying structure 22 receives the material 30, the second barcode camera 44 will simultaneously take a picture, scan the barcode, and locate the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24. The time period of the second barcode camera 44 taking pictures and locating the material 30 at least partially overlaps with the time period of the first conveying structure 22 receiving the material 30. The above steps are repeated continuously to achieve continuous material supply for the conveying device 1.

[0035] It is understandable that the first material 30 can also be transferred to the second conveyor structure 24 first. The process of receiving the material 30 in the conveyor device 1 is the same as when the first material 30 is transferred to the first conveyor structure 22 first. To avoid repetition, the entire material receiving process will not be elaborated here. In short, whether the material is transferred to the first conveyor structure 22 or the second conveyor structure 24 first, the material 30 will be continuously and efficiently transferred and scanned for positioning within the conveyor device 1 in a predetermined order.

[0036] Compared to some technologies that rely on manual operation for scanning and conveying materials, which places a heavy workload on workers and is prone to scanning errors or omissions, and where workers directly handle the materials during conveyance, potentially causing damage such as drops or static electricity, the conveying device 1 of this utility model, through the coordinated use of the first conveying component 20, the scanning component 40, and the first lifting component 50, facilitates the automated conveying of materials 30, reduces the workload on workers, makes scanning more accurate and faster, lowers the risk of human-caused damage to materials 30, and improves the efficiency of the conveying device 1 in conveying materials 30.

[0037] In some embodiments, the first conveying component 20 is made of a flexible antistatic material. The flexible antistatic material is soft and does not easily scratch the product, which can effectively reduce physical damage to the material 30 during conveying and handling. At the same time, the antistatic properties can also reduce the possibility of damage to the material 30 caused by static electricity, thereby improving the reliability of the conveying device 1.

[0038] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the length of the second conveying structure 24 in the first horizontal direction is greater than or equal to twice the length of the first conveying structure 22 in the first horizontal direction. The portion of the second conveying structure 24 that extends beyond the first conveying structure 22 in the first horizontal direction can provide sufficient space for the material 30. This alleviates the problem of high requirements on the second barcode scanner 44 due to the obstruction caused by the first conveying structure 22. In this case, when the material 30 is scanned by the barcode scanning component 40, the placement space provided by the second conveying structure 24 can at least reach the same level as the placement space provided by the first conveying structure 22. The material 30 located on the second conveying structure 24 can be completely offset from the first conveying structure 22, providing sufficient space for the second barcode scanner 44 to scan. This improves the placement stability of the second conveying structure 24 when barcode information is acquired, and enhances the working efficiency and reliability of the conveying device 1.

[0039] like Figures 1-3As shown, in some embodiments, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 are flush at one end in the first horizontal direction. The flush end of the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 in the first horizontal direction is used to receive material 30. The flush setting makes the transition of material 30 from the upstream device (such as the second conveying component 60 described later) to the first conveying component 20 smoother and more continuous. Material 30 does not need to make additional vertical movements between the first conveying components 20, thereby reducing the risk of material 30 falling or being damaged. At the same time, the flush setting helps to achieve synchronization between the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24. For example, when material 30 is conveyed from the upstream device to the first conveying structure 22, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 move up and down synchronously, and the second conveying device 1 receives the next material 30. The flush setting allows the second conveying structure 24 to receive the next material 30 in the correct position, which helps to realize the automation and intelligence of the conveying device 1.

[0040] For example, if the first transmission structure 22 and the second transmission structure 24 are flush at one end in the first horizontal direction, and the length of the second transmission structure 24 in the first horizontal direction is greater than or equal to twice the length of the first transmission structure 22 in the first horizontal direction, then the other end of the second transmission structure 24 in the first horizontal direction extends beyond the other end of the first transmission structure 22 by a length greater than or equal to the length of the first transmission structure 22 in the first horizontal direction.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 are respectively provided with a stop structure at the other end in the first horizontal direction. The stop structure protrudes from the conveying surface and is used to restrict the material 30 from leaving the first conveying component 20. The stop structure protruding from the conveying surface can effectively prevent the material 30 from leaving the first conveying component 20 due to inertia or other external factors, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the material 30. At the same time, the stop structure can also play a role in positioning the material 30. When the material 30 is conveyed to the stop structure of the conveying structure, the stop structure can prevent the material 30 from continuing to move, thereby stopping the material 30 at a predetermined position. This helps to simplify the conveying control of the first conveying component 20 and improves the reliability of the operation of the conveying device 1.

[0042] It is understood that the stop structure provided on the first conveying structure 22 protrudes from the conveying surface of the first conveying structure 22 and is used to restrict the material 30 from leaving the first conveying structure 22; the stop structure provided on the second conveying structure 24 protrudes from the conveying surface of the second conveying structure 23 and is used to restrict the material 30 from leaving the second conveying structure 24.

[0043] The embodiments of this application do not impose specific restrictions on the specific structure of the stop structure, as long as the stop structure can stop the material 30 so that the material 30 is not easy to fall along the conveying direction.

[0044] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a second conveying component 60, which is disposed at one end of the first conveying component 20 in a first horizontal direction. The second conveying component 60 is used to convey the material 30 to the first conveying component 20. The first conveying component 20 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the conveying surface of the first conveying structure 22 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction, and the material 30 on the second conveying component 60 can be conveyed to the first conveying structure 22. In the second state, the conveying surface of the second conveying structure 24 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction, and the material 30 on the second conveying component 60 can be conveyed to the second conveying structure 24.

[0045] As can be seen, the first conveying component 20 can flexibly switch between the first state and the second state, so that the second conveying component 60 can convey the material 30 to the first conveying structure 22 or the second conveying structure 24. By switching between the first state and the second state, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 can alternately receive the material 30, reducing the waiting time and stagnation time of the material 30 during the conveying process, so that the material 30 can be transferred from one link to the next link more quickly and smoothly, thereby improving the working efficiency of the conveying device 1.

[0046] In the first state, the conveying surface of the first conveying structure 22 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction. In the second state, the conveying surface of the second conveying structure 24 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction. In the first and second states, the flush setting between the conveying surfaces ensures that there is no height difference in the process of conveying the material 30 from the second conveying component 60 to the first conveying structure 22 or the second conveying structure 24, thereby achieving seamless connection. This helps to reduce adverse situations such as jamming, bumping or slipping of the material 30 during the conveying process, and improves the continuity and stability of the material 30 conveying.

[0047] In some embodiments, the second conveying component 60 is made of a flexible antistatic material.

[0048] like Figures 1-3 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a rotating component and a third conveying component 70, the rotating component being used to drive the second conveying component 60 around a vertical axis (e.g., Figure 1 L3) rotates so that the conveying direction of the second conveying component 60 is in the first horizontal direction (e.g., L3) to rotate. Figure 1(in the L2 direction) and the second horizontal direction (e.g.) Figure 1 The second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The third conveying component 70 is used to convey material 30 along the second horizontal direction. The second conveying component 60 is provided with the third conveying component 70 on the opposite sides of the second horizontal direction so that the third conveying components 70 on the opposite sides of the second conveying component 60 can convey material 30 through the second conveying component 60.

[0049] As can be seen, the second conveying component 60 can flexibly switch between the first and second horizontal directions according to the needs of the production process, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the conveying device 1. For example, when material 30 is conveyed from the third conveying component 70 to the second conveying component 60, the second conveying component 60 can switch its conveying direction from the second horizontal direction to the first horizontal direction, so that material 30 can be smoothly conveyed to the first conveying component 20 for barcode scanning, realizing automated transportation of material 30. Alternatively, the conveying direction of the second conveying component 60 can remain in the second horizontal direction, so that material 30 can be conveyed from the third conveying component 70 through the second conveying component 60 to another third conveying component 70, facilitating docking with other conveying structures. For example, the third conveying component 70 can convey material 30 to another second conveying component 60, and the other second conveying component 60 can convey material 30 to its corresponding first conveying component 20 for barcode scanning, realizing seamless docking of material 30 between different first conveying components 20, effectively improving conveying efficiency.

[0050] In some embodiments, the third transmission component 70 is made of a flexible antistatic material.

[0051] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, there are three or more third transmission components 70, and a second transmission component 60 is provided between two adjacent third transmission components 70. Each second transmission component 60 corresponds to a first transmission component 20, and each first transmission component 20 can correspond to a barcode scanning component 40. In this case, multiple third transmission components 70 can be arranged sequentially along the second horizontal direction.

[0052] As can be seen, material 30 can be conveyed from the third conveyor component 70 to the second conveyor component 60, and then from the second conveyor component 60 to the first conveyor component 20 for scanning. Alternatively, material 30 can be conveyed from multiple third conveyor components 70 and multiple second conveyor components 60 to an idle first conveyor component 20, achieving flexible scheduling and efficient processing of material 30 during the conveying process. This design allows material 30 to flow freely on the production line and be assigned to different first conveyor components 20 for scanning according to actual needs, improving the flexibility and response speed of the conveying device 1. It can be understood that the above configuration can improve the scalability of the conveying device 1, making it easier to set up multiple scanning components 40 as needed, which is beneficial to increasing the number of materials 30 that need to be boxed and stored per unit time, in order to adapt to situations where there are many materials that need to be boxed and stored at the same time.

[0053] For example, the two third conveyor components 70 that are furthest apart are used for different purposes. One third conveyor component 70 is used for feeding, that is, as the entrance for material 30 to enter the production line, while the other third conveyor component 70 is used for discharging defective products, that is, as defective products or materials 30 that need to be rejected, leaving the production line. By setting feeding and discharging of defective products at opposite ends of the production line, the entire production process becomes clearer and easier to monitor and manage as a whole.

[0054] It is understandable that the number of the first conveyor component 20, the second conveyor component 60, and the third conveyor component 70 can be flexibly configured according to the specific layout of the production line, the production scale, and the needs of the production process to achieve the best material 30 transfer efficiency. For example, in a highly automated production environment, it may be necessary to configure more first conveyor components 20 to handle a large number of barcode scanning and conveying tasks, while increasing the number of second conveyor components 60 and third conveyor components 70 to build a more efficient material 30 flow network, enabling materials 30 to be quickly and accurately transferred from one workstation to another.

[0055] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a gripping component 80, which includes a pick-and-place component 82 capable of picking up material 30 on the first conveying component 20 and a robotic arm 84 for carrying the pick-and-place component 82 and capable of driving the pick-and-place component 82. The gripping component 80 communicates with a barcode scanning component 40, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material 30.

[0056] As can be seen, the gripping component 80 can realize the automatic picking and placing of materials 30, reducing manual intervention and thus improving the automation level of the production line. At the same time, the precise control of the robotic arm 84 enables the picking and placing component 82 to accurately reach the designated position, ensuring that the materials 30 are picked up and placed accurately. The automated operation of the gripping component 80 increases the turnover speed of materials 30 on the production line, reduces the waiting time and processing time of materials 30, and thus improves the working efficiency of the conveying device 1.

[0057] The barcode scanning component 40 can accurately obtain the barcode position of the material 30, providing accurate positioning information for the gripping component 80. The collaborative work of the barcode scanning component 40 and the gripping component 80 enables the material 30 to be quickly identified and located, facilitating the gripping component 80 to accurately pick up and place the material 30, and further improving production efficiency.

[0058] It is understood that the pick-and-place component 82 can be replaced according to different sizes and types of materials 30. By replacing different pick-and-place components 82, different materials 30 can be picked up and placed. That is, by replacing the pick-and-place component 82, the conveying device 1 can transport different materials 30 without large-scale modification of the entire conveying device 1, thus reducing the cost of equipment purchase and maintenance. At this time, the pick-and-place component 82 is detachably connected to the robotic arm 84.

[0059] In other embodiments of this application, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 are also equipped with sensors for detecting the position of the material 30. These sensors also ensure that once the material 30 reaches a predetermined position, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 cease conveying, facilitating faster picking and placing of the material 30 by the gripping component 80 and improving the working efficiency of the conveying device 1. In some embodiments, if the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 are respectively provided with stop structures at their other ends in the first horizontal direction, and these stop structures restrict the material 30 from detaching from the first conveying component 20 in the conveying direction, then the stop structures can be configured to confine the material 30 to a predetermined position. After the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 convey the material 30 to the predetermined position, the stop structures prevent the material 30 from continuing to move in the conveying direction. In this case, the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 can stop operating or continue operating as needed.

[0060] In some embodiments, the pick-and-place components 82 are made of flexible antistatic material.

[0061] The material loading system 2 according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a conveying device 1 according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0062] According to the material loading system 2 of the present invention, by adopting the above-mentioned conveying device 1, the working efficiency of the material loading system 2 can be improved.

[0063] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying device 1 further includes a gripping component 80, which includes a pick-and-place component 82 capable of picking up material 30 from the first conveying component 20 and a robotic arm 84 for supporting and driving the pick-and-place component 82. The gripping component 80 communicates with a barcode scanning component 40, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material 30. In this case, the material loading system 2 further includes a fourth conveying component 90, a second lifting component 95, and a turnover frame 96. The gripping component 80 is used to convey the material 30 from the first conveying component 20 into the turnover frame 96, and the fourth conveying component 90 is used to convey the turnover frame 96. The fourth conveying component 90 includes a third conveying structure 91 and a fourth conveying structure 92 capable of reciprocating along a first horizontal direction. The fifth transmission structure 93 and the sixth transmission structure 94 allow the transmission direction of any one of the third transmission structures 91, the fourth transmission structure 92, the fifth transmission structure 93 and the sixth transmission structure 94 to switch between the first horizontal direction and the opposite direction. The third transmission structure 91, the fourth transmission structure 92 and the fifth transmission structure 93 are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction, and the sixth transmission structure 94 is spaced below the fourth transmission structure 92. The second lifting component 95 is used to drive the third transmission structure 91 and the fifth transmission structure 93 to rise and fall respectively, so that each of the third transmission structure 91 and the fifth transmission structure 93 moves between the first height position opposite to the fourth transmission structure 92 and the second height position opposite to the sixth transmission structure 94.

[0064] As can be seen, the material 30 on the first conveying component 20 can be conveyed to the turnover frame 96 by the gripping component 80. The turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to the external track in sequence by the third conveying structure 91, the fourth conveying structure 92 and the fifth conveying structure 93. By setting the fourth conveying component 90, efficient conveying of the turnover frame 96 can be achieved, thereby forming an effective connection with the material 30 conveying on the first conveying component 20, and improving the working efficiency of the material loading system 2.

[0065] The third conveying structure 91, the fourth conveying structure 92, the fifth conveying structure 93, and the sixth conveying structure 94 can reciprocate in the first horizontal direction, so that the fourth conveying component 90 can convey the turnover box 96 to the designated loading or unloading position, thereby improving the efficiency of the turnover box 96 conveying; the sixth conveying structure 94 is spaced below the fourth conveying structure 92, which can make full use of the vertical space of the material loading system 2 and help improve the space utilization rate of the material loading system 2.

[0066] In addition, the second lifting component 95 is used to drive the third conveying structure 91 and the fifth conveying structure 93 to rise and fall respectively, so that each of the third conveying structure 91 and the fifth conveying structure 93 moves between a first height position that aligns with the fourth conveying structure 92 and a second height position that aligns with the sixth conveying structure 94. Through the operation of the second lifting component 95, the third conveying structure 91 and the fifth conveying structure 93 can flexibly switch to the docking height with different conveying structures, thereby adapting to the different conveying needs of the turnover frame 96.

[0067] For example, the first turnover frame 96 can be first conveyed to the fifth conveying structure 93 at the first height position. The second lifting component 95 drives the fifth conveying structure 93 to switch from the first height position to the second height position, and then the first turnover frame 96 is conveyed from the fifth conveying structure 93 to the sixth conveying structure 94. The sixth conveying structure 94 conveys the turnover frame 96 to the third conveying structure 91 at the second height position. The second lifting component 95 drives the third conveying structure 91 to switch from the second height position to the first height position, so that the first turnover frame 96 reaches the preset loading position. When the first turnover frame 96 is loading material 30, the second turnover frame 96 can be first conveyed to the fifth conveying structure 93 at the first height position. The second lifting component 95 drives the fifth conveying structure 93 to switch from the first height position to the second height position, and then the second turnover frame 96 is conveyed from the fifth conveying structure 93 to the sixth conveying structure 94. After the first turnover frame 96 is loaded, the first turnover frame 96... The first turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to an external component via the third conveying structure 91, the fourth conveying structure 92, and the fifth conveying structure 93 at the first height position. When the first turnover frame 96 is conveyed to the fourth conveying structure 92, the second lifting component 95 can switch the third conveying structure 91 from the first height position to the second height position, and then convey the second turnover frame 96 to the third conveying structure 91 via the sixth conveying structure 94. The second lifting component 95 drives the third conveying structure 91 to switch from the second height position to the first height position, so that the second turnover frame 96 reaches the preset loading position. When the second turnover frame 96 is loading material 30, the third turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to the sixth conveying structure 94 to wait. When the third turnover frame 96 is loading material 30, the fourth turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to the sixth conveying structure 94 to wait. When the (n-1)th turnover frame 96 is loading material 30, the nth turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to the sixth conveying structure 94 to wait. As can be seen, through the pre-planned conveying path and the coordinated work of the lifting components, each turnover box 96 can be conveyed to the designated position for loading or unloading in the shortest time, reducing the waiting time for transporting the turnover box 96 and improving the working efficiency of the material loading system 2. At the same time, since the conveying and loading of each turnover box 96 are closely connected, forming a continuous cycle process, the material loading system 2 can continuously convey the material 30, improving the stability and reliability of the material loading system 2.

[0068] It is understandable that the turnover frame 96 can be replaced according to different sizes and types of materials 30. By replacing the corresponding turnover frame 96, the material loading system 2 can handle more types of materials 30, meet diverse production needs, and improve the versatility and flexibility of the material loading system 2.

[0069] In some embodiments, the robotic arm 84 is also equipped with a detection component, which can detect whether the material 30 frame is full without manual judgment, thereby improving the automation level of the material loading system 2 and reducing the possibility of human error. It can be understood that the detection component can be a distance sensor, a 3D camera, or an artificial intelligence-based judgment system. The distance sensor can accurately measure the distance between the turnover frame 96 and the sensor, thereby determining the loading status of the turnover frame 96; the 3D camera can acquire a three-dimensional image of the turnover frame 96, and image processing technology can accurately determine the loading status of the turnover frame 96 and the distribution of the material 30; the artificial intelligence-based judgment system can use algorithms such as deep learning to intelligently analyze images or data, further improving the accuracy and reliability of detection. Users can select appropriate detection components according to actual production needs, thereby further improving the working efficiency of the material loading system 2.

[0070] In some embodiments, any one of the first conveying component 20, the second conveying component 60, the third conveying component 70, and the fourth conveying component 90 may be a conveying component such as a belt, roller, or drum. These conveying components are generally relatively simple in structure, easy to install, debug, and maintain. At the same time, the materials of belts, rollers, and drums are generally good in terms of wear resistance and durability, and can operate stably for a long time. Users can choose according to different application scenarios and needs, which improves the flexibility and adaptability of the material loading system 2.

[0071] The following is for reference. Figures 1-7 The material framing system 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail with reference to a specific example. It is to be understood that the following description is merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0072] like Figures 1-7 As shown, in some embodiments, the material loading system 2 includes a conveying device 1, a fourth conveying component 90, and a second lifting component 95.

[0073] The conveying device 1 includes: a base 10, a first conveying assembly 20, a barcode scanning assembly 40, and a first lifting assembly 50. The first conveying assembly 20 is disposed on the base 10 and includes a first conveying structure 22 and a second conveying structure 24. The first conveying structure 22 is used to convey material 30 along a first horizontal direction. The second conveying structure 24 is spaced below the first conveying structure 22 and is also used to convey material 30 along the first horizontal direction. The length of the second conveying structure 24 in the first horizontal direction is greater than the length of the first conveying structure 22 in the first horizontal direction. The barcode scanning assembly... A first barcode scanner 42 and a second barcode scanner 44 are positioned above the first conveying component 20. The first barcode scanner 42 is used to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22, and the second barcode scanner 44 is used to acquire the barcode information of the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24. A first lifting component 50 is used to drive the first conveying component 20 to rise and fall relative to the base 10, so that the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 alternately receive the material 30. The scanning results are all uploaded to the MES record and bound to the turnover frame 96 of the waiting area. The first barcode scanner 42 and the second barcode scanner 44 can be CCD cameras.

[0074] The conveying device 1 also includes a second conveying component 60, which is disposed at one end of the first conveying component 20 in the first horizontal direction and is used to convey the material 30 to the first conveying component 20. The first conveying component 20 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the conveying surface of the first conveying structure 22 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction. In the second state, the conveying surface of the second conveying structure 24 is flush with the conveying surface of the second conveying component 60 in the vertical direction.

[0075] The conveying device 1 further includes a rotating component and a third conveying component 70. The rotating component drives the second conveying component 60 to rotate around a vertical axis, so that the conveying direction of the second conveying component 60 switches between a first horizontal direction and a second horizontal direction, the second horizontal direction being perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The third conveying component 70 is used to convey material 30 along the second horizontal direction. The second conveying component 60 is provided on opposite sides of the second conveying component 60 in the second horizontal direction, so that the third conveying components 70 on opposite sides of the second conveying component 60 can convey material 30 through the second conveying component 60. For example, the second conveying component 60 includes multiple belt drive mechanisms or multiple roller drive mechanisms. The multiple belt drive mechanisms can rotate along the same vertical axis to achieve the switching of the conveying direction of the second conveying component 60. As another example, the second conveying component 60 includes multiple roller drive mechanisms. The multiple roller drive mechanisms can rotate along the same vertical axis, or each roller drive mechanism can rotate around its corresponding vertical axis, and the vertical axes of the multiple roller drive mechanisms are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, to achieve the switching of the conveying direction of the second conveying component 60. There are three or more third transmission components 70, and a second transmission component 60 is provided between two adjacent third transmission components 70. Each second transmission component 60 corresponds to a first transmission component 20.

[0076] The conveying device 1 also includes a gripping component 80, which includes a pick-and-place component 82 capable of picking up material 30 on the first conveying component 20 and a robotic arm 84 for carrying the pick-and-place component 82 and capable of driving the pick-and-place component 82. The gripping component 80 communicates with a barcode scanning component 40, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material 30.

[0077] The material loading system 2 also includes a fourth conveying component 90, a second lifting component 95, and a turnover frame 96. The gripping component 80 is used to convey the material 30 on the conveying component to the turnover frame 96. The fourth conveying component 90 is used to convey the turnover frame 96. The fourth conveying component 90 includes a third conveying structure 91, a fourth conveying structure 92, a fifth conveying structure 93, and a sixth conveying structure 94 that can reciprocate along a first horizontal direction. The third conveying structure 91, the fourth conveying structure 92, and the fifth conveying structure 93 are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction. The sixth conveying structure 94 is spaced below the fourth conveying structure 92. The second lifting component 95 is used to drive the third conveying structure 91 and the fifth conveying structure 93 to rise and fall respectively, so that each of the third conveying structure 91 and the fifth conveying structure 93 moves between a first height position opposite to the fourth conveying structure 92 and a second height position opposite to the sixth conveying structure 94.

[0078] For example, after the first material 30 flows in from the third conveying component 70, it enters the first conveying structure 22 via the second conveying component 60. Then, the first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying component 20 to rise, and the first conveying structure 22 and the second conveying structure 24 move upward synchronously until the second conveying structure 24 is level with the second conveying component 60, at which point it stops. Then, the second conveying structure 24 continues to receive the second material 30. When the second conveying structure 24 receives the material 30, the first barcode scanner 42 simultaneously photographs, scans, and positions the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22, guiding the grasping component 80 to grasp it. Since the time period for the first barcode scanner 42 to photograph and position the material and the time period for the grasping component 80 to grasp the material 30 overlaps at least partially with the time period for the second conveying structure 24 to receive the material 30, when the material 30 on the first conveying structure 22 is removed, the second conveying structure 24 also finishes receiving the material 30. Then, the first lifting component 50 drives the first conveying structure 22 to move downward until the first conveying structure 22 is level with the second conveying component 60, and begins to receive the third material 30. When the first conveying structure 22 receives material 30, the second barcode scanner 44 simultaneously photographs, scans, and positions the material 30 on the second conveying structure 24, guiding the gripping component 80 to grip it. This process is repeated continuously to ensure continuous material supply to the conveying device 1. When the first turnover frame 96 is loaded with material 30 at the third conveying structure 91 at the first height, the second turnover frame 96 can be first conveyed to the fifth conveying structure 93 at the first height. The second lifting component 95 then moves the fifth conveying structure 93 from the first height to the second height, and then the second turnover frame 96 is conveyed from the fifth conveying structure 93 to the sixth conveying structure 94. After the first turnover frame 96 is loaded, it can be transported through the third conveying structure 91 and the fourth conveying structure 94. The material is conveyed to the external pipeline by the conveying structure 92 and the fifth conveying structure 93. When the first turnover frame 96 is conveyed to the fourth conveying structure 92, the second lifting component 95 can switch the third conveying structure 91 from the first height position to the second height position. Then, the second turnover frame 96 is conveyed to the third conveying structure 91 by the sixth conveying structure 94. The second lifting component 95 drives the third conveying structure 91 to switch from the second position to the first height position, so that the second turnover frame 96 reaches the preset loading position. When the second turnover frame 96 is loading material 30, the third turnover frame 96 can be conveyed to the sixth conveying structure 94 to wait. The above steps are repeated continuously, so that the material loading system 2 can continuously convey material 30, thereby improving the working efficiency of the material loading system 2.

[0079] In this embodiment, a robotic arm 84 is used to grab and frame the material 30, which greatly reduces the workload of personnel and allows for fast picking and placing, significantly reducing the time required to frame and store the material 30. By setting up two sets of CCD barcode reading and positioning mechanisms (first barcode camera 42 and second barcode camera 44) to replace personnel in scanning the material tray, the probability of misjudgment and missed reading is greatly reduced. Moreover, due to the adoption of a dual-feeding system with lifting upper and lower belts, the material feeding rhythm can perfectly adapt to the Robot beat at full speed (Robot beat, usually refers to the time cycle required for an industrial robot to complete a specific action or a series of actions, also known as "cycle time" or "standard beat"), greatly improving the grabbing efficiency.

[0080] Furthermore, it should be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. To avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not describe the various possible combinations separately. In addition, various different embodiments of this application can also be arbitrarily combined, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this application, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this application.

[0081] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "lateral," "length," "thickness," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0082] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0083] 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 conveying device, characterized in that, include: Base; A first conveying component is disposed on the base and includes a first conveying structure and a second conveying structure. The first conveying structure is used to convey materials along a first horizontal direction. The second conveying structure is disposed at intervals below the first conveying structure. The second conveying structure is used to convey materials along the first horizontal direction. The length of the second conveying structure in the first horizontal direction is greater than the length of the first conveying structure in the first horizontal direction. A barcode scanning component is provided above the first conveying component and includes a first barcode scanning camera and a second barcode scanning camera that are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction. The first barcode scanning camera is used to acquire barcode information of the material on the first conveying structure, and the second barcode scanning camera is used to acquire barcode information of the material on the second conveying structure. The first lifting component is used to drive the first conveying component to rise and fall relative to the base, so that the first conveying structure and the second conveying structure alternately receive materials.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the second transmission structure in the first horizontal direction is greater than or equal to twice the length of the first transmission structure in the first horizontal direction.

3. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transmission structure and the second transmission structure are flush at one end in the first horizontal direction.

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first conveying structure and the second conveying structure are respectively provided with a stop structure at the other end of the first horizontal direction. The stop structure protrudes from the conveying surface and is used to restrict the material from leaving the first conveying component.

5. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A second conveying component is disposed at one end of the first conveying component in the first horizontal direction, and is used to convey materials to the first conveying component. The first transmission component has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the transmission surface of the first transmission structure is flush with the transmission surface of the second transmission component in the vertical direction. In the second state, the transmission surface of the second transmission structure is flush with the transmission surface of the second transmission component in the vertical direction.

6. The conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A rotating component is used to drive the second conveying component to rotate around a vertical axis, so that the conveying direction of the second conveying component switches between a first horizontal direction and a second horizontal direction, wherein the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; A third conveying component is used to convey materials along the second horizontal direction. The second conveying component has the third conveying component on opposite sides of the second horizontal direction, so that the third conveying components on opposite sides of the second conveying component can convey materials through the second conveying component.

7. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The third transmission component is three or more, and a second transmission component is provided between two adjacent third transmission components, with each second transmission component corresponding to one first transmission component.

8. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Also includes: The gripping component includes a pick-and-place component capable of picking up materials from the first conveying component and a robotic arm for carrying the pick-and-place component and capable of driving the pick-and-place component. The gripping component communicates with the barcode scanning component, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material.

9. A material framing system, characterized in that, Includes the conveying device according to any one of claims 1-8.

10. The material framing system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The conveying device further includes a gripping component, which includes a pick-and-place part capable of picking up material from the first conveying component and a robotic arm for supporting and driving the pick-and-place part. The gripping component communicates with the barcode scanning component, which is also used to obtain the barcode position of the material. The material loading system further includes a fourth conveying component, a second lifting component, and a turnover frame. The gripping component is used to convey the material from the first conveying component into the turnover frame, and the fourth conveying component is used to convey the turnover frame. The fourth conveying component includes a third conveying structure, a fourth conveying structure, a fifth conveying structure, and a sixth conveying structure capable of reciprocating along the first horizontal direction. The third, fourth, and fifth conveying structures are arranged sequentially along the first horizontal direction, and the sixth conveying structure is spaced below the fourth conveying structure. The second lifting component is used to drive the third and fifth conveying structures to rise and fall respectively, so that each of the third and fifth conveying structures moves between a first height position aligned with the fourth conveying structure and a second height position aligned with the sixth conveying structure.

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