Equipment applied to automatic box opening of turnover box

Abstract

The utility model provides equipment applied to automatic box opening of a turnover box, and belongs to the field of logistics transportation equipment. The problems that traditional manual box opening is low in efficiency and high in labor intensity, and potential safety hazards exist are solved. The turnover box opening device comprises a turnover box conveyor and two box opening mechanisms, the two box opening mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the turnover box conveyor, each box opening mechanism comprises a translation mechanism, a frame, a first opening and closing mechanism and a second opening and closing mechanism, the output end of each translation mechanism is connected with the corresponding frame, each frame is of a U-shaped structure, and the first opening and closing mechanism is connected with the corresponding translation mechanism. A first opening and closing mechanism is arranged in the middle of the frame, second opening and closing mechanisms are arranged at the two ends of the frame, the first opening and closing mechanism and the second opening and closing mechanisms can turn over, a turnover box is arranged on the turnover box conveyor, a sensor is arranged on the frame, and the first opening and closing mechanism and the second opening and closing mechanisms are connected with the sensor. The turnover box is mainly used for unfolding and folding the turnover box.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of logistics transportation equipment, especially, relate to a kind of equipment applied to automatic opening of turnover box. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of logistics automation, turnover box is widely used in warehouse, distribution and production line material flow scene as standardization carrier. Existing opening technology is mainly divided into three categories of manual operation, semi-automatic auxiliary equipment and full-automatic equipment, but there are the following problems:

[0003] High dependence on manual operation: existing unpacking process needs manual pushing, positioning and separation, with high labor intensity and low efficiency, which is difficult to meet the peak logistics demand;

[0004] Poor multi-specification adaptability: the size of turnover box is significantly different, and traditional equipment relies on fixed handle positioning, which is easy to cause excessive embedding and positioning failure due to box damage or specification deviation;

[0005] Lock processing capacity is missing: manual intervention is needed to unlock the turnover box with lock, and existing automation equipment lacks integrated lock opening and closing mechanism, which affects the continuity of the process and increases the safety hazard;

[0006] Space utilization rate and cost conflict: part of the automation scheme needs complex adjustment structure or large floor area, which is difficult to balance economy and functionality. INVENTION CONTENTS

[0007] Therefore, the utility model aims at providing a kind of equipment applied to automatic opening of turnover box to solve the problems of low efficiency, high labor intensity and safety hazard of traditional manual opening.

[0008] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a kind of equipment applied to automatic opening of turnover box, it includes turnover box conveyor and opening mechanism, the opening mechanism is two, two opening mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of turnover box conveyor, two the opening mechanism all includes translation mechanism, frame, first opening and closing mechanism and second opening and closing mechanism, the output end of translation mechanism is connected with frame, the frame is U-shaped structure, first opening and closing mechanism is arranged in the middle position of frame, second opening and closing mechanism is arranged in both ends of frame, first opening and closing mechanism and second opening and closing mechanism can all be turned over, turnover box is arranged on the turnover box conveyor, sensor is arranged on the frame, first opening and closing mechanism and second opening and closing mechanism are connected with sensor.

[0009] Further, the first opening and closing mechanism comprises a first suction disc, a first driving arm, a first rack and a first driving device, one end of the first driving device is hinged to the middle of the first driving arm, the other end is hinged to one end of the first rack, the other end of the first rack is hinged to the bottom end of the first driving arm, and the first suction disc is arranged at the upper end of the first driving arm.

[0010] Further, the second opening and closing mechanism comprises a lock opening and closing mechanism, a second suction disc, a second driving arm, a second rack and a second driving device, one end of the second driving device is hinged to the middle of the second driving arm, the other end is hinged to one end of the second rack, the other end of the second rack is hinged to the bottom end of the second driving arm, the lock opening and closing mechanism is arranged at the top of the second driving arm, and the second suction disc is arranged on the second driving arm and below the lock opening and closing mechanism.

[0011] Further, the lock opening and closing mechanism comprises a swing mechanism and a shift fork, the front end of the swing mechanism is connected with the shift fork, the swing mechanism is driven by a motor, and the shift fork is connected with a sensor.

[0012] Further, the first suction disc and the second suction disc adopt electromagnetic suction discs or vacuum suction discs.

[0013] Further, the translation mechanism comprises a mounting platform, a guide mechanism and a power device, the output end of the power device is connected with a frame, and the frame is connected with the mounting platform through the guide mechanism.

[0014] Further, the power device is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

[0015] Further, the guide mechanism comprises a sliding block and a sliding rail, the sliding rail is arranged on the mounting platform, the sliding block is connected with the sliding rail in a sliding mode, and the top of the sliding block is connected with the frame.

[0016] Further, the positioning mechanism is arranged on the turnover box conveyor.

[0017] Further, the positioning mechanism comprises a pneumatic cylinder and positioning forks, the output end of the pneumatic cylinder is connected with the positioning forks, the positioning forks are four, and the four positioning forks are arranged at four corners of the turnover box.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0019] 1、The utility model discloses a turnover box conveying machine and positioning mechanism are cooperated and controlled, realize the continuous conveying and accurate positioning of turnover box, and the opening box speed is obviously higher than manual operation, satisfy the demand of large -scale operation;

[0020] 2. The utility model discloses a second opening and closing mechanism is provided with the lock catch opening and closing mechanism, realizes the quick automatic opening of the turnover case with the lock catch through the second opening and closing mechanism and the first opening and closing mechanism with the lock catch opening and closing mechanism.

[0021] 3. The utility model discloses a device automation replaces manual operation, reduces long -term human cost, and simultaneously reduces the security hidden danger problem that leads to the operation fatigue,

[0022] 4. The utility model discloses a box opening execution mechanism is designed through simulating manual box opening logic, avoids the turnover case body damage caused by violent box opening,

[0023] 5. The utility model discloses effectively overcome the low efficiency of manual box opening, the poor equipment compatibility and the high operating cost technical defects, realize efficient, self -adaptation folding wallboard erects, collation and lock catch opening and closing operation through the cooperation of sensor and each mechanism, realizes the box opening operation of turnover case finally. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present application, are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated herein for explanation by reference. The present application will become more fully understood from the detailed description and accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a shaft side structure schematic drawing of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a front structure schematic drawing of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0027] Figure 3 It is a side structure schematic drawing of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a plan structure schematic drawing of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structure schematic drawing of the first opening and closing mechanism of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a structure schematic drawing of the second opening and closing mechanism of the equipment for the automatic box opening of turnover case that the utility model discloses.

[0031] In the drawings:

[0032] 1, translation mechanism; 2, frame; 3, tote conveyor; 4, tote; 5, positioning fork; 6, first opening and closing mechanism; 7, second opening and closing mechanism; 8, first side wall plate; 9, second side wall plate; 10, third side wall plate; 11, fourth side wall plate; 12, mounting platform; 13, first suction cup; 14, first active arm; 15, first rack; 16, lock catch opening and closing mechanism; 17, second suction cup; 18, second active arm; 19, second rack; 20, first driving mechanism; 21, second driving mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict, and the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments.

[0034] DETAILED DESCRIPTION: see Figures 1-6The utility model discloses a kind of equipment applied to automatic opening of turnover box, and the turnover box 4 includes four side wall plates, first side wall plate 8, second side wall plate 9, third side wall plate 10 and fourth side wall plate 11 respectively, when the turnover box 4 is in stacked state, first side wall plate 8, second side wall plate 9, third side wall plate 10 and fourth side wall plate 11 are sequentially stacked from top to bottom, when the turnover box 4 is in open state, the both ends of first side wall plate 8 are connected with the one end of third side wall plate 10 and the one end of fourth side wall plate 11 respectively, the both ends of second side wall plate 9 are connected with the other end of third side wall plate 10 and the other end of fourth side wall plate 11 respectively, adjacent side wall plate is connected by lock catch, and the equipment for automatic opening of the turnover box includes turnover box conveyor 3 and opening mechanism, the turnover box conveyor 3 is responsible for transporting the turnover box 4 to be opened to operating station stably and accurately, and transports the turnover box 4 to next station after completing opening operation, the opening mechanism is two, two opening mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on the both sides of turnover box conveyor 3, and two opening mechanisms all include translation mechanism 1, frame 2, first opening and closing mechanism 6 and second opening and closing mechanism 7, the output end of translation mechanism 1 is connected with frame 2, the frame 2 is U-shaped structure, first opening and closing mechanism 6 is arranged at the middle position of frame 2, and second opening and closing mechanism 7 is arranged at both ends of frame 2, so that different side walls of the turnover box 4 can be opened, the translation mechanism 1 is used to drive frame 2 to move in horizontal direction, by the movement of translation mechanism 1, frame 2 drives first opening and closing mechanism 6 and second opening and closing mechanism 7 to move to the periphery of the turnover box 4, first opening and closing mechanism 6 and second opening and closing mechanism 7 can all be turned over, the turnover box 4 is arranged on the turnover box conveyor 3, sensor is arranged on the frame 2, the sensor includes a plurality of position sensors and lock catch opening and closing sensing sensors, the sensor can perceive the stacking state of the side wall plate of the turnover box 4 according to signal, and the opening and closing state of the lock catch on second opening and closing mechanism 7 can be perceived, first opening and closing mechanism 6 and second opening and closing mechanism 7 are connected with sensor, the action of first opening and closing mechanism 6 and second opening and closing mechanism 7 is controlled by sensor, and the sensor is not limited to travel switch, limit switch, photoelectric switch, proximity switch, ultrasonic sensor, laser sensor, vision sensor and camera etc.

[0035] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0036] The turnover box conveyor 3 transports the turnover box 4 in the folded state to the designated operation station, the translation mechanism 1 on both sides of the turnover box conveyor 3 moves towards the direction close to the turnover box 4 in the folded state, until the first opening and closing mechanism 6 and the second opening and closing mechanism 7 reach the side edges of the turnover box 4 in the folded state, in this embodiment, the turnover box 4 is taken as an example, in which the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 are sequentially stacked from top to bottom, the sensor on the frame 2 senses the stacking state of the side wall plates of the turnover box 4 according to the signal, that is, it is determined by the sensor on the frame 2 that the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 are sequentially stacked from top to bottom, the sensor controls the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the right side of the turnover box conveyor 3 to flip, and the first side wall plate 8 is erected, controls the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the left side of the turnover box conveyor 3 to flip, and the second side wall plate 9 is erected, then controls the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 on the inlet side of the turnover box conveyor 3 to flip at the same time, and the third side wall plate 10 is erected, and then controls the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 at the outlet of the turnover box conveyor 3 to flip at the same time, and the fourth side wall plate 11 is erected, after the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 are all erected, the second opening and closing mechanism 7 is used to close the lock catch connected to the side wall plate of the turnover box 4, so as to complete the unpacking operation, and after the unpacking operation is completed, the turnover box 4 is transported to the next process by the turnover box conveyor 3.

[0037] The first opening and closing mechanism 6 comprises a first suction disc 13, a first driving arm 14, a first rack 15 and a first driving device 20, one end of the first driving device 20 is hinged to the middle part of the first driving arm 14, the other end is hinged to one end of the first rack 15, the other end of the first rack 15 is hinged to the bottom end of the first driving arm 14, and the upper end of the first driving arm 14 is provided with the first suction disc 13, when the first side wall plate 8 needs to be erected, the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the right side of the turnover box conveyor 4 acts, the first driving device 20 of the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the right side drives the first driving arm 14 to flip, so that the first suction disc 13 on the first driving arm 14 is adsorbed to the surface of the first side wall plate 8, and the first driving device 20 drives the first driving arm 14 to retract, so as to erect the first side wall plate 8, when the second side wall plate 9 needs to be erected, the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the left side of the turnover box conveyor 4 acts, the first driving device 10 of the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the left side drives the first driving arm 14 to flip, so that the first suction disc 13 on the first driving arm 14 is adsorbed to the surface of the second side wall plate 9, and the first driving device 20 drives the first driving arm 14 to retract, so as to erect the second side wall plate 9.

[0038] The second opening and closing mechanism 7 includes a lock opening and closing mechanism 16, a second suction cup 17, a second active arm 18, a second rack 19, and a second driving device 21. One end of the second driving device 21 is hinged to the middle of the second active arm 18, the other end is hinged to one end of the second rack 19, the other end of the second rack 19 is hinged to the bottom end of the second active arm 18, the lock opening and closing mechanism 16 is arranged at the top of the second active arm 18, and the second suction cup 17 is arranged on the second active arm 18 below the lock opening and closing mechanism 16. When the third side wall plate 10 is erected, the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 in the inlet direction of the turnover box conveyor 4 act, and the two second driving devices 21 respectively drive the two second active arms 18 to overturn, so that the two second suction cups 17 on the two second active arms 18 are respectively adsorbed to the surface of the third side wall plate 10, the two lock opening and closing mechanisms 16 open the locks on the third side wall plate 10, and the two second driving devices 21 respectively drive the two second active arms 18 to retract, so as to erect the third side wall plate 10. When the fourth side wall plate 11 is erected, the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 in the outlet direction of the turnover box conveyor 4 act, and the two second driving devices 21 respectively drive the two second active arms 18 to overturn, so that the two second suction cups 17 on the two second active arms 18 are respectively adsorbed to the surface of the fourth side wall plate 11, the two lock opening and closing mechanisms 16 open the locks on the fourth side wall plate 11, and the two second driving devices 21 respectively drive the two second active arms 18 to retract, so as to erect the fourth side wall plate 11. After the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 are erected, the locks are closed through the lock opening and closing mechanism 16, so as to realize the connection between the adjacent side wall plates.

[0039] The lock opening and closing mechanism 16 includes a swing mechanism and a fork. The front end of the swing mechanism is connected with the fork. The swing mechanism is driven by a motor. The fork is connected with a sensor. The sensor is not limited to a travel switch, a limit switch, a photoelectric switch, a proximity switch, an ultrasonic sensor, a laser sensor, a visual sensor and a camera, etc. After the second opening and closing mechanism 7 is adsorbed to the side wall plate of the turnover box 4, the motor drives the swing mechanism to act, the swing mechanism drives the fork to move towards the direction of making the lock stand up, and the sensor on the fork detects that the lock has been punched when it reaches the specified position. When the lock needs to be closed, the swing mechanism drives the fork to move towards the direction of closing the lock, and the sensor on the fork detects that the lock has been closed when the fork moves to the specified position.

[0040] The first suction cup 13 and the second suction cup 17 adopt electromagnetic suction cups or vacuum suction cups. Different suction cups can be selected according to the material of the turnover box 4, so as to achieve the best opening box effect.

[0041] The translation mechanism 1 includes a mounting platform 12, a guide mechanism and a power device, the output end of the power device is connected with a frame 2, the frame 2 is connected with the mounting platform through the guide mechanism, the power device drives the guide mechanism to move, the guide mechanism drives the frame 2 to approach or move away from the turnover box 4, the guide mechanism provides accurate guidance for the movement of the frame 2, and the mounting platform 12 mainly plays a supporting role.

[0042] The power device is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and the power device is selected according to actual needs, so that the translation mechanism 1 can efficiently and accurately complete the box opening operation, and application requirements in different scenes are met.

[0043] The guide mechanism includes a sliding block and a sliding rail, the sliding rail is arranged on the mounting platform 12, the sliding block is in sliding connection with the sliding rail, the top of the sliding block is connected with the frame 2, the frame 2 is driven by the power device to move along the track of the sliding rail, so that the frame 2 approaches or moves away from the turnover box 4.

[0044] The positioning mechanism is arranged on the turnover box conveyor 3, and is used for fixing the turnover box 4 in a folded state conveyed to a work station, so as to ensure the stability of the turnover box 4 in the unfolding process.

[0045] The positioning mechanism includes a pneumatic cylinder and positioning forks 5, the output end of the pneumatic cylinder is connected with the positioning forks 5, the four positioning forks 5 are arranged at four corners of the turnover box 4, when the turnover box 4 in the folded state reaches the operation station, the pneumatic cylinder is actuated, the positioning forks 5 at the output end of the pneumatic cylinder push and fix the turnover box 4 in the folded state at a predetermined position, and subsequent unfolding operation is facilitated.

[0046] The use method of the utility model is as follows, the following method takes that the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 of the turnover box are sequentially stacked from top to bottom as an example:

[0047] S1: the turnover box 4 in the folded state is conveyed to the operation station by the turnover box conveyor 3, after the turnover box 4 in the folded state reaches the operation station, the positioning mechanism is actuated to fix the turnover box 4 in the folded state;

[0048] S2: the translation mechanism 1 on both sides of the turnover box conveyor 3 is actuated, so that the first opening and closing mechanism 6 and the second opening and closing mechanism 7 reach the side edge of the turnover box 4 in the folded state;

[0049] S4: the sensor on the frame 2 senses the stacking state of the side wall plate of the turnover box 4 according to a signal, that is, the sequence of the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 stacked from top to bottom;

[0050] S5: the sensor controls the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the right side of the tote conveyor 3, the first side wall plate 8 is erected through the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the right side, and then the second side wall plate 9 is erected through the control of the first opening and closing mechanism 6 on the left side of the tote conveyor 3;

[0051] S5: the sensor controls the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 at the entrance of the tote conveyor 3, the lock catch on the third side wall plate 10 is opened first, then the third side wall plate 10 is erected through the control of the two second opening and closing mechanisms 7 at the entrance of the tote conveyor 3, the lock catch on the fourth side wall plate 11 is opened through the control of the two second opening and closing mechanisms at the exit of the tote conveyor 3, and the fourth side wall plate 1 is erected;

[0052] S6: after the first side wall plate 8, the second side wall plate 9, the third side wall plate 10 and the fourth side wall plate 11 are all erected, the lock catch is closed through the second opening and closing mechanism 7 at the entrance and the exit of the tote conveyor 3, the whole unpacking operation is completed, the positioning mechanism acts, the tote 4 is released to be in a free state, and the tote 4 is conveyed to the next process through the tote conveyor 3.

[0053] The above disclosed specific embodiments of the utility model are only used for helping to explain the utility model. The specific embodiments do not describe all the details, and the utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments. According to the content of the specification, many modifications and changes can be made. The specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principle and practical application of the utility model, so that the technical personnel in the technical field can well understand and utilize the utility model.

Claims

1. A device for automatic opening of a turnover box, characterized in that: It includes a turnover box conveyor (3) and an opening box mechanism, the opening box mechanism is two, two opening box mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the turnover box conveyor (3), two the opening box mechanism includes a translation mechanism (1), a frame (2), a first opening and closing mechanism (6) and a second opening and closing mechanism (7), the output end of the translation mechanism (1) is connected with the frame (2), the frame (2) is U-shaped structure, the first opening and closing mechanism (6) is arranged in the middle of the frame (2), the second opening and closing mechanism (7) is arranged at both ends of the frame (2), the first opening and closing mechanism (6) and the second opening and closing mechanism (7) can be turned over, the turnover box (4) is arranged on the turnover box conveyor (3), the sensor is arranged on the frame (2), the first opening and closing mechanism (6) and the second opening and closing mechanism (7) are connected with the sensor.

2. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first opening and closing mechanism (6) includes a first suction cup (13), a first driving arm (14), a first rack (15) and a first driving device (20), one end of the first driving device (20) is hinged with the middle part of the first driving arm (14), the other end is hinged with one end of the first rack (15), the other end of the first rack (15) is hinged with the bottom end of the first driving arm (14), the upper end of the first driving arm (14) is provided with the first suction cup (13).

3. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second opening and closing mechanism (7) includes a lock opening and closing mechanism (16), a second suction cup (17), a second driving arm (18), a second rack (19) and a second driving device (21), one end of the second driving device (21) is hinged with the middle part of the second driving arm (18), the other end is hinged with one end of the second rack (19), the other end of the second rack (19) is hinged with the bottom end of the second driving arm (18), the lock opening and closing mechanism (16) is arranged at the top of the second driving arm (18), the second suction cup (17) is arranged on the second driving arm (18) and below the lock opening and closing mechanism (16).

4. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lock opening and closing mechanism (16) includes a swing mechanism and a fork, the front end of the swing mechanism is connected with the fork, the swing mechanism is driven by a motor, and the fork is connected with a sensor.

5. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first suction cup (13) and the second suction cup (17) adopt electromagnetic suction cup or vacuum suction cup.

6. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translation mechanism (1) includes a mounting platform (12), a guide mechanism and a power device, the output end of the power device is connected with the frame (2), and the frame (2) is connected with the mounting platform through the guide mechanism.

7. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power device is a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder.

8. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The guide mechanism includes a sliding block and a sliding rail, the sliding rail is arranged on the mounting platform (12), the sliding block is connected with the sliding rail in sliding mode, and the top of the sliding block is connected with the frame (2).

9. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism is arranged on the turnover box conveyor (3).

10. The device for automatic opening of a turnover box according to claim 9, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism includes a pneumatic cylinder and a positioning fork (5), the output end of the pneumatic cylinder is connected with the positioning fork (5), the positioning fork (5) is four, and the four positioning forks (5) are arranged at the four corners of the turnover box (4).

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