Parking space lifting and caching device
By designing a warehouse lifting and buffer device, and utilizing lifting and translation components to automate the storage and handling of intermediate products, the problem of inconsistent production rhythm in low-voltage electrical cabinet production was solved, production efficiency was improved and space occupation was reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520138062.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
In the production process of low-voltage electrical cabinets, the inconsistent production rhythm between the preceding and following processes leads to excessively long waiting times for material feeding or unloading, affecting the efficiency and smoothness of the production line. In addition, traditional buffer areas occupy a large space and require manual handling, resulting in low efficiency.
Design a storage location lifting and buffering device, including a frame, a feeding mechanism, a material conveying mechanism and a discharging mechanism. It uses lifting and translation components to realize the automatic handling and storage of intermediate products. The vertically distributed storage units make efficient use of vertical space, reduce space occupation and improve production efficiency.
It enables automated handling and storage of intermediate products, reducing waiting and handling time, improving overall production efficiency, and reducing the space occupied in the production site.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of low-voltage electrical cabinet production equipment, and in particular to a warehouse location lifting and buffering device. Background Technology
[0002] In the production process of low-voltage electrical cabinets, due to the differences in production rhythm or speed between various processing stations, the problem of asynchronous production between the preceding and following processes is prone to occur, that is, the waiting time for feeding or unloading materials is too long. This not only affects the efficiency and smoothness of the entire production line, but may even lead to the production line stagnation or congestion.
[0003] To address this issue, a temporary buffer area is typically set up between upstream and downstream processes to store intermediate products and balance the production pace between processes. However, traditional buffer areas simply designate a space for stacking workpieces, which not only occupies a large amount of space in the production area, but also requires manual handling for workpiece transfer and retrieval, resulting in low efficiency and high labor intensity. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a storage location lifting and buffering device to solve one or more technical problems existing in the background art.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] A storage location lifting and buffer device includes a frame, a feeding mechanism, a material conveying mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. The frame includes a lifting support and a buffer. The material conveying mechanism is mounted on the lifting support, and the buffer is located on both sides of the lifting support. The feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the material conveying mechanism. The buffer has multiple vertically distributed storage location units.
[0007] The material conveying mechanism includes a lifting assembly, a lifting seat, a translation assembly, and a conveying platform. The lifting seat is located at the lifting end of the lifting assembly and is slidably engaged with the lifting support. The translation assembly is located on the lifting seat, and the conveying platform is located at the movable end of the translation assembly. The lifting assembly is used to drive the lifting seat to move up and down along the lifting support, and the translation assembly is used to drive the conveying platform to move horizontally, so that the intermediate products loaded on the conveying platform enter or move away from the storage unit.
[0008] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a lifting motor, a lifting shaft, a lifting sprocket, and a lifting chain. The lifting shaft is mounted on the top of the lifting bracket via a bearing. The shaft end of the lifting motor is connected to the lifting shaft. The lifting sprocket is sleeved on the outside of the lifting shaft. The lifting chain meshes with the lifting sprocket, and one end of the lifting chain is connected to the lifting seat.
[0009] Preferably, the lifting assembly further includes a counterweight block, which is disposed on the rear side of the lifting seat and slides in cooperation with the lifting bracket, and the other end of the lifting chain is connected to the counterweight block.
[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly further includes an encoder, the input end of which is connected to the shaft end of the lifting motor.
[0011] Preferably, the translation assembly includes a translation motor, a belt drive component, a drive gear, a first rack, a second rack, an intermediate gear, and a third rack. The translation motor is located on one side of the conveying platform. The conveying platform includes a sliding bracket, a first movable plate, and a second movable plate. The first and second movable plates are arranged vertically, and the second movable plate slides in cooperation with the sliding bracket. The shaft end of the translation motor is connected to the drive gear via the belt drive component. The second rack is located on the sliding bracket, the first rack is located at the bottom of the second movable plate, the third rack is located at the bottom of the first movable plate, and the intermediate gear is located on the second movable plate. The drive gear meshes with the first rack, and the intermediate gear meshes with the second and third racks.
[0012] Preferably, the translation component further includes a limit switch and a limiting post, the limit switch being located at both ends of the sliding bracket, and the limiting post being located at the bottom of the second movable plate.
[0013] Preferably, both the feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism are plate chain conveyors.
[0014] Preferably, the plate chain conveyor includes two sets of plate chain conveying units, a connecting shaft, and a drive motor. The two sets of plate chain conveying units are arranged one after the other on the frame. The shaft end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of one set of plate chain conveying units, and the two ends of the connecting shaft are respectively connected to the input ends of the two sets of plate chain conveying units.
[0015] Preferably, it also includes a rotary cylinder, which is disposed between the discharge mechanism and the frame.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting up multiple storage units located on both sides of the lifting support and vertically distributed, the vertical space is utilized, the storage capacity of the products in the buffer area between the production processes of the low-voltage electrical cabinet is increased, and the space occupied in the production site is reduced; by setting up a feeding mechanism, a material conveying mechanism and a discharging mechanism, the automatic handling of intermediate products in the buffer trousers is realized, reducing waiting time and handling time, thereby improving the overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings further illustrate the present invention, but the content of the drawings does not constitute any limitation on the present invention.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of one embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the changed discharge direction in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying platform according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a translation component according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the chain conveyor of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] The components include: frame 1, feeding mechanism 2, discharging mechanism 4, lifting support 11, buffer 12, translation component 33, conveying platform 34, sliding support 341, first movable plate 342, second movable plate 343, lifting motor 311, lifting shaft 312, lifting sprocket 313, lifting chain 314, counterweight 315, translation motor 331, belt drive component 332, drive gear 333, first rack 334, second rack 335, intermediate gear 336, third rack 337, limit switch 338, limit post 339, plate chain conveying unit 21, connecting shaft 22, drive motor 23, and rotary cylinder 41. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] This embodiment provides a storage location lifting and buffering device, as shown in the attached document. Figure 1It includes a frame 1, a feeding mechanism 2, a material conveying mechanism and a discharging mechanism 4. The frame 1 includes a lifting support 11 and a buffer 12. The material conveying mechanism is located on the lifting support 11, and the buffer 12 is located on both sides of the lifting support 11. The feeding mechanism 2 and the discharging mechanism 4 are respectively located on both sides of the material conveying mechanism. The buffer 12 has multiple vertically distributed storage units 121.
[0026] The material conveying mechanism includes a lifting assembly, a lifting seat 32, a translation assembly 33, and a conveying platform 34. The lifting seat 32 is located at the lifting end of the lifting assembly and is slidably engaged with the lifting support 11. The translation assembly 33 is located on the lifting seat 32, and the conveying platform 34 is located at the movable end of the translation assembly 33. The lifting assembly is used to drive the lifting seat 32 to move up and down along the lifting support 11, and the translation assembly 33 is used to drive the conveying platform 34 to move horizontally, so that the intermediate products loaded on the conveying platform 34 can enter or move away from the storage unit 121.
[0027] By setting up multiple storage units 121 located on both sides of the lifting bracket 11 and vertically distributed, the vertical space is utilized, increasing the storage capacity of products in the buffer area between the production processes of the low-voltage electrical cabinet and reducing the space occupied in the production site. By setting up the feeding mechanism 2, the material conveying mechanism and the discharging mechanism 4, the automatic handling of intermediate products in the buffer trousers is realized, reducing waiting time and handling time, thereby improving the overall production efficiency.
[0028] The feeding mechanism 2 is located at the inlet of the storage buffer device, and its end is connected to the conveying platform 34 of the material conveying mechanism. The discharging mechanism 4 is located at the outlet of the storage buffer device, and its beginning is connected to the conveying platform 34 of the material conveying mechanism. After the product completes the processing of the previous process, it is placed at the feeding mechanism 2 by manual handling or AVG trolley. Driven by the feeding mechanism 2, the intermediate product is sent to the conveying platform 34. Driven by the lifting component and the translation component 33, the intermediate product is sent into the empty storage unit 121 to achieve the buffering of the intermediate product. When the next process requires feeding, the lifting component and the translation component 33 drive the conveying platform 34 to move to the occupied storage unit, take out the intermediate product from the storage unit, and move the product to the discharging mechanism 4. The discharging mechanism 4 then transports the product to the outside of the storage buffer device.
[0029] The lifting assembly is used to drive the conveying platform 34 to move up and down, so that the conveying platform 34 can move to one side of each storage unit 121. The translation assembly 33 is used to drive the conveying platform 34 to move horizontally, so that the conveying platform 34 enters or moves away from the storage unit 121, thereby enabling the intermediate products on the conveying platform 34 to be placed in or taken out of the storage unit 121.
[0030] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a lifting motor 311, a lifting shaft 312, a lifting sprocket 313, and a lifting chain 314. The lifting shaft 312 is mounted on the top of the lifting bracket 11 via bearings. The shaft end of the lifting motor 311 is connected to the lifting shaft 312. The lifting sprocket 313 is sleeved on the outside of the lifting shaft 312. The lifting chain 314 meshes with the lifting sprocket 313, and one end of the lifting chain 314 is connected to the lifting seat 32. The lifting motor 311 drives the engagement of the lifting sprocket 313 and the lifting chain 314, thereby driving the lifting seat 32 to move, allowing the conveying platform 34 to move to one side of each storage unit 121.
[0031] Preferably, the lifting assembly further includes a counterweight 315, which is located on the rear side of the lifting seat 32 and slides in cooperation with the lifting bracket 11. The other end of the lifting chain 314 is connected to the counterweight 315. By setting the counterweight 315 to slide in cooperation with the lifting bracket 11, the weight of the lifting seat 32 and the items it carries is balanced, making the torque required by the lifting motor 311 more uniform and stable during the lifting process, thus improving the smoothness of the lifting movement. The counterweight 315 also improves the load-bearing capacity of the lifting assembly, enabling the lifting seat 32 to carry heavier items and meet the storage needs of heavier intermediate products.
[0032] Preferably, the lifting assembly also includes an encoder, the input end of which is connected to the shaft end of the lifting motor 311. By connecting the input end of the encoder to the shaft end of the lifting motor 311, the rotation angle of the lifting motor 311 can be detected in real time. Through the signal fed back by the encoder, precise control of the position of the lifting seat 32 can be achieved, thereby enabling the lifting seat 32 to stop at any storage unit 121 to complete the operation of placing or retrieving intermediate products.
[0033] Preferably, the lifting assembly further includes a first lifting guide rail, a first lifting slider, a second lifting guide rail, and a second lifting slider. The first and second lifting guide rails are vertically mounted on the lifting bracket 11. The first and second lifting sliders are respectively mounted on the lifting seat 32 and the counterweight 315. The first and second lifting sliders are slidably engaged with the first and second lifting guide rails, respectively. Thus, the sliding engagement between the first lifting slider and the first lifting guide rail enables the lifting seat 32 and the lifting bracket 11 to slide vertically; the sliding engagement between the second lifting slider and the second lifting guide rail enables the counterweight 315 and the lifting bracket 11 to slide vertically.
[0034] Preferred options are listed in the appendix. Figure 3 and 4The translation component 33 includes a translation motor 331, a belt drive component 332, a drive gear 333, a first rack 334, a second rack 335, an intermediate gear 336, and a third rack 337. The translation motor 331 is located on one side of the conveying platform 34. The conveying platform 34 includes a sliding bracket 341, a first movable plate 342, and a second movable plate 343. The first movable plate 342 and the second movable plate 343 are arranged vertically. The second movable plate 343 slides against the sliding bracket 341. In a dynamic coordination mechanism, the shaft end of the translation motor 331 is connected to the drive gear 333 via a belt drive component 332. A second rack 335 is mounted on the sliding bracket 341, a first rack 334 is located at the bottom of the second movable plate 343, a third rack 337 is located at the bottom of the first movable plate 342, and an intermediate gear 336 is mounted on the second movable plate 343. The drive gear 333 meshes with the first rack 334, and the intermediate gear 336 meshes with both the second and third racks. By configuring the translation motor 331, belt drive component 332, drive gear 333, first rack 334, second rack 335, intermediate gear 336, and third rack 337, the horizontal movement of the first and second movable plates 342 and 343 is achieved, allowing the first movable plate 342 to extend into the storage unit 121 to place or retrieve intermediate products.
[0035] When intermediate products need to be placed or retrieved, the lifting assembly first moves the lifting seat 32 up and down, causing it to move to one side of the target storage unit 121. Then, the translation motor 331 starts, driving the drive gear 333 to rotate via the belt drive component 332. This causes the drive gear 333 to mesh with the first rack 334, driving the second movable plate 343 to slide along the sliding bracket 341. During the movement of the second movable plate 343, the intermediate gear 336 simultaneously meshes with the second rack 335 and the third rack 337, causing the first movable plate 342 to translate relative to the second movable plate 343. This increases the translation distance of the first movable plate 342, meeting the extension length requirements for placing or retrieving intermediate products. The extension and retraction of the first movable plate 342 is achieved by driving the translation motor 331, avoiding interference with the storage unit 121 during the lifting process.
[0036] Preferably, the translation assembly 33 further includes a limit switch 338 and a limit post 339. The limit switch 338 is located at both ends of the sliding bracket 341, and the limit post 339 is located at the bottom of the second movable plate 343. By setting the limit switch 338 and the limit post 339, the extension of the first movable plate 342 is limited. When the limit post 339 touches the limit switch 338, both the second movable plate 343 and the first movable plate 342 move to their final positions. At this time, the translation motor 331 stops operating according to the received signal, thereby preventing the second movable plate 343 and the first movable plate 342 from exceeding the predetermined range of motion and preventing equipment damage or accidents.
[0037] Preferred options are listed in the appendix. Figure 5 Both the feeding mechanism 2 and the discharging mechanism 4 are plate chain conveyors. Each plate chain conveyor includes two sets of plate chain conveying units 21, a connecting shaft 22, and a drive motor 23. The two sets of plate chain conveying units 21 are arranged one after the other on the frame 1. The shaft end of the drive motor 23 is connected to the input end of one set of plate chain conveying units 21. Both ends of the connecting shaft 22 are connected to the input ends of both sets of plate chain conveying units 21. By connecting the input ends of the two sets of plate chain conveying units 21 through the connecting shaft 22 and driving the plate chain conveying units 21 through the drive motor 23, synchronous operation of the two sets of plate chain conveying units 21 is achieved, improving conveying efficiency and stability.
[0038] Preferred options are listed in the appendix. Figure 2 It also includes a rotary cylinder 41, which is located between the discharge mechanism 4 and the frame 1. The rotary cylinder 41 is installed and the bottom of the discharge mechanism 4 is connected to the rotating end of the rotary cylinder 41. When the rotary cylinder 41 is activated, the discharge mechanism 4 can be rotated 90° as a whole, thereby adjusting the discharge direction to meet the production needs where the discharge direction is perpendicular to the feed direction.
[0039] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A storage location lifting and buffering device, characterized in that, It includes a frame, a feeding mechanism, a material conveying mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. The frame includes a lifting support and a buffer. The material conveying mechanism is mounted on the lifting support, and the buffer is located on both sides of the lifting support. The feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the material conveying mechanism. The buffer has multiple vertically distributed storage units. The material conveying mechanism includes a lifting assembly, a lifting seat, a translation assembly, and a conveying platform. The lifting seat is located at the lifting end of the lifting assembly and is slidably engaged with the lifting support. The translation assembly is located on the lifting seat, and the conveying platform is located at the movable end of the translation assembly. The lifting assembly is used to drive the lifting seat to move up and down along the lifting support, and the translation assembly is used to drive the conveying platform to move horizontally, so that the intermediate products loaded on the conveying platform enter or move away from the storage unit.
2. The storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting motor, a lifting shaft, a lifting sprocket, and a lifting chain. The lifting shaft is mounted on the top of the lifting bracket via a bearing. The shaft end of the lifting motor is connected to the lifting shaft. The lifting sprocket is sleeved on the outside of the lifting shaft. The lifting chain meshes with the lifting sprocket, and one end of the lifting chain is connected to the lifting seat.
3. The storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly also includes a counterweight block, which is located on the rear side of the lifting seat and slides in cooperation with the lifting bracket. The other end of the lifting chain is connected to the counterweight block.
4. The storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting assembly also includes an encoder, the input end of which is connected to the shaft end of the lifting motor.
5. A storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation assembly includes a translation motor, a belt drive component, a drive gear, a first rack, a second rack, an intermediate gear, and a third rack. The translation motor is located on one side of the conveying platform. The conveying platform includes a sliding bracket, a first movable plate, and a second movable plate. The first and second movable plates are arranged vertically, and the second movable plate slides in cooperation with the sliding bracket. The shaft end of the translation motor is connected to the drive gear via the belt drive component. The second rack is located on the sliding bracket, the first rack is located at the bottom of the second movable plate, the third rack is located at the bottom of the first movable plate, and the intermediate gear is located on the second movable plate. The drive gear meshes with the first rack, and the intermediate gear meshes with the second and third racks.
6. A storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The translation component also includes limit switches and limit posts. The limit switches are located at both ends of the sliding bracket, and the limit posts are located at the bottom of the second movable plate.
7. A storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the feeding mechanism and the discharging mechanism are plate chain conveyors.
8. A storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The plate chain conveyor includes two sets of plate chain conveying units, a connecting shaft, and a drive motor. The two sets of plate chain conveying units are arranged one after the other on the frame. The shaft end of the drive motor is connected to the input end of one of the plate chain conveying units, and the two ends of the connecting shaft are respectively connected to the input ends of the two sets of plate chain conveying units.
9. A storage location lifting and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rotary cylinder, which is located between the discharge mechanism and the frame.