Transportation mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a transportation mechanism, which belongs to the technical field of material transportation and comprises a first support and a second support. The first conveying assembly comprises a first conveying table, the first conveying table is movably connected with the first support, and the first conveying table is provided with a first conveying channel; a second bracket; and the second conveying assembly comprises a second conveying table, the second conveying table is provided with a second conveying channel, and when the first conveying table moves and aligns to the second conveying table, the first conveying channel communicates with the second conveying channel. The conveying table has the advantages that the first conveying table can be switched between the same column and different rows through the first support, and the second conveying table can be switched between the different columns and the same row through the second support; and the first conveying table is moved and aligned to the second conveying table in a manual or automatic mode, so that the charging trays are switched between the first conveying table and the second conveying table.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material transportation technology and relates to a transportation mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some materials need to be transported and transferred between multiple devices arranged in a multi-row, multi-column array. For example, one row of identical devices processes the material in the tray in the first step, and then another row of identical devices processes the material in the tray in the second step.

[0003] Existing technical solutions often involve multiple production lines operating simultaneously, which takes up a lot of space. At the same time, materials cannot be concentrated in a single tray for sorting and organization, thus leaving considerable room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a transportation mechanism.

[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a transportation mechanism, comprising:

[0006] First support;

[0007] A first transport component includes a first transport platform, which is movably connected to the first support, and the first transport platform is provided with a first transport channel.

[0008] Second support;

[0009] The second transport component includes a second transport platform, which is provided with a second transport channel. When the first transport platform moves and aligns with the second transport platform, the first transport channel and the second transport channel are connected.

[0010] In one of the aforementioned transportation mechanisms, a material tray is also included, which is disposed on the first transportation platform or the second transportation platform and can move along the first transportation channel or the second transportation channel.

[0011] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, a positioning component is also included. The positioning component includes a positioning drive element and a first positioning part. The positioning drive element is connected to the second transport table, and the first positioning part is connected to the positioning drive element. The tray is provided with a second positioning part, and the positioning drive element can drive the first positioning part to position the second positioning part.

[0012] In the above-mentioned transportation mechanism, the first positioning part is configured as a positioning protrusion, and the second positioning part is configured as a positioning recess, wherein the positioning protrusion can be inserted into the positioning recess.

[0013] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, a first connecting part is provided at one end of the first transportation platform away from the second transportation platform along the direction of the first transportation channel, and the material tray is provided with a second connecting part, and the first connecting part is detachably connected to the first connecting part.

[0014] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the first connecting part is configured as an elastic buckle, and the second connecting part is configured as an elastic slot, wherein the elastic buckle can engage with the elastic slot.

[0015] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, a limiting block is provided at one end of the second transportation platform away from the first transportation platform along the direction of the second transportation channel, and the limiting block can contact the material tray.

[0016] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the first transport platform and / or the second transport platform are provided with a rotatable first roller, and the bottom of the material tray is in contact with the first roller.

[0017] In one of the above-mentioned transport mechanisms, the first transport platform and / or the second transport platform are provided with rotatable second rollers, and the side of the material tray is in contact with the second rollers.

[0018] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the first transportation component further includes a first driving component, which is connected to the first support, and the first transportation platform is connected to the first driving component, which can drive the first transportation platform to move.

[0019] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the first drive assembly includes a drive wheel, a drive belt, and a first drive element. The number of drive wheels is at least two, each drive wheel is rotatably connected to the first support, the drive belt is sleeved on each drive wheel, the first drive element is connected to the first support, the drive wheel is connected to the first drive element, the first drive element can drive the drive wheel to rotate, and the first transport platform is connected to the drive belt.

[0020] In one of the above-mentioned transport mechanisms, the second transport component further includes a second drive component. The second drive component is connected to the second bracket. The second drive component can contact the tray and drive the tray to move from the first transport channel to the second transport channel or drive the tray to move from the second transport channel to the first transport channel.

[0021] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the second drive assembly includes a translation drive element and an actuator. The translation drive element is connected to the second bracket, and the actuator is connected to the translation drive element. The translation drive element can drive the actuator to move.

[0022] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the second drive assembly further includes a lifting drive element located between the translation drive element and the actuator. The lifting drive element is connected to the translation drive element and can drive the lifting drive element to move. The actuator is connected to the lifting drive element and can drive the actuator to lift.

[0023] In one of the aforementioned transportation mechanisms, the actuator is configured as a material handling assembly.

[0024] In one of the above-mentioned transportation mechanisms, the material handling assembly includes a material handling drive element and at least two material handling components. The material handling drive element is connected to the lifting drive element, and each of the material handling components is connected to the material handling drive element. The material handling drive element can drive each of the material handling components to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0026] 1. The first support can be used to switch the first transport platform between different rows in the same column, and the second support can be used to switch the second transport platform between different columns in the same row. The first transport platform can be moved and aligned with the second transport platform in a manual or automatic manner to achieve the switching of the material tray between the first transport platform and the second transport platform.

[0027] 2. The first positioning part is configured as a positioning protrusion, and the second positioning part is configured as a positioning recess. The positioning driving element can drive the positioning protrusion to insert into the positioning recess, so that when the tray located on the first transport table moves along the first transport channel toward the second transport channel to the second transport table, it is fixed relative to the second transport table.

[0028] 3. The first connecting part is set as an elastic buckle, and the second connecting part is set as an elastic slot. The elastic buckle can be engaged with the elastic slot. Under the premise of ensuring that the first connecting part is detachably connected to the first connecting part, a force to overcome the engagement needs to be applied to the material tray in order to drive the material tray away from the first transport table.

[0029] 4. A limit block is provided at the end of the second transport platform away from the first transport platform along the direction of the second transport channel, so as to prevent the material tray located on the first transport platform from rushing out of the second transport platform when it moves from the first transport channel to the second transport channel, thus playing a limiting role.

[0030] 5. The first driving element can drive the driving wheel to rotate, thereby driving the driving belt to move, and then driving the first transport platform to move, so as to realize automatic control of the position of the first transport platform and enable it to be well aligned with the second transport platform.

[0031] 6. The translation drive element can drive the actuator to move, thereby contacting the tray and moving the tray from the first transport channel to the second transport channel, or moving the tray from the second transport channel to the first transport channel, so that it can move back and forth between the first transport table and the second transport table.

[0032] 7. The lifting drive element is located between the translation drive element and the actuator. After driving the material tray from the first transport channel to the second transport channel, it can be raised, pass over the material tray, and then lowered again, so as to drive the material tray from the second transport channel to the first transport channel next time. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the transportation mechanism of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first support and the first transport component of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first transport platform of this utility model.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second support and the second transport component of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second transport platform of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material tray of this utility model.

[0039] In the figure, 100 is the first support; 210 is the first transport platform; 211 is the first transport channel; 212 is the elastic buckle; 221 is the drive wheel; 222 is the drive belt; 223 is the first drive element; 300 is the second support; 410 is the second transport platform; 411 is the second transport channel; 412 is the limit block; 421 is the translation drive element; 422 is the lifting drive element; 423 is the material picking drive element; 424 is the material picking component; 500 is the material tray; 510 is the positioning recess; 520 is the elastic slot; 610 is the positioning drive element; 620 is the positioning protrusion; 700 is the first roller; and 800 is the second roller. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0041] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0042] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by this utility model.

[0045] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0046] like Figures 1-6 As shown, a transportation mechanism includes: a first support 100, a first transportation component, a second support 300, and a second transportation component.

[0047] The first transport component includes a first transport platform 210, which is movably connected to the first support 100, and the first transport platform 210 is provided with a first transport channel 211.

[0048] The material tray 500 can be placed on the first transport platform 210 and can move along the first transport channel 211.

[0049] The second support 300 is fixed relative to the first support 100 and the two are vertically distributed on the horizontal plane.

[0050] The second transport component includes a second transport platform 410, which is provided with a second transport channel 411. When the first transport platform 210 moves and aligns with the second transport platform 410, the first transport channel 211 and the second transport channel 411 are connected.

[0051] The material tray 500 can be placed on the second transport platform 410 and can move along the second transport channel 411.

[0052] In this embodiment, the first support 100 enables the switching of the first transport platform 210 between different rows in the same column, and the second support 300 enables the switching of the second transport platform 410 between the same row in different columns. The first transport platform 210 can be moved and aligned with the second transport platform 410 in a manual or automatic manner to achieve the switching of the tray 500 between the first transport platform 210 and the second transport platform 410.

[0053] Specifically, it also includes a material tray 500, which is disposed on the first transport platform 210 or the second transport platform 410 and can move along the first transport channel 211 or the second transport channel 411.

[0054] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiments, a positioning component is also included. The positioning component includes a positioning drive element 610 and a first positioning part. The positioning drive element 610 is connected to the second transport table 410, and the first positioning part is connected to the positioning drive element 610. The tray 500 is provided with a second positioning part, and the positioning drive element 610 can drive the first positioning part to position the second positioning part.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first positioning part is configured as a positioning protrusion 620, and the second positioning part is configured as a positioning recess 510. The positioning driving element 610 can drive the positioning protrusion 620 to insert into the positioning recess 510, so that when the tray 500 located on the first transport table 210 moves along the first transport channel 211 toward the second transport channel 411 to the second transport table 410, it is fixed relative to the second transport table 410.

[0056] Alternatively, the first positioning part can be a positioning fork and the second positioning part can be a positioning post, with the positioning fork holding the positioning post to achieve the connection between the two; or the first positioning part can be a positioning groove and the second positioning part can be a positioning strip, with the positioning strip inserted into the positioning groove to achieve the connection between the two.

[0057] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a first connecting part is provided on the first transport platform 210 at one end away from the second transport platform 410 along the direction of the first transport channel 211, and a second connecting part is provided on the material tray 500. The first connecting part is detachably connected to the first connecting part.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first connecting part is configured as an elastic buckle 212, and the second connecting part is configured as an elastic slot 520. The elastic buckle 212 can be engaged with the elastic slot 520. Under the premise of ensuring that the first connecting part is detachably connected to the first connecting part, a force to overcome the engagement needs to be applied to the material tray 500 in order to drive the material tray 500 away from the first transport table 210.

[0059] Alternatively, both the first connecting part and the second connecting part can be configured as magnetic components, allowing the first connecting part to be detachably connected to the second connecting part through mutual attraction.

[0060] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, a limiting block 412 is provided on the second transport platform 410 at one end away from the first transport platform 210 along the direction of the second transport channel 411. The limiting block 412 can contact the material tray 500.

[0061] In this embodiment, a limit block 412 is provided at the end of the second transport platform 410 away from the first transport platform 210 along the direction of the second transport channel 411, thereby preventing the material tray 500 located on the first transport platform 210 from rushing out of the second transport platform 410 when it moves from the first transport channel 211 toward the second transport channel 411, thus playing a limiting role.

[0062] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410 are provided with a rotatable first roller 700, and the bottom of the tray 500 is in contact with the first roller 700.

[0063] In this embodiment, the bottom sides of the tray 500 contact the first roller 700 respectively, so that the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410 can not only support the tray 500 through the first roller 700, but also convert the original sliding friction between the bottom of the tray 500 and the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410 into rolling friction, thereby reducing the wear of the equipment.

[0064] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410 are provided with rotatable second rollers 800, and the side of the material tray 500 contacts the second rollers 800.

[0065] In this embodiment, the two sides of the material tray 500 can respectively contact the second rollers 800 located on the sides of the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410, so that the second rollers 800 can guide the material tray 500 to move, thereby converting the original sliding friction between the material tray 500 and the sides of the first transport table 210 and / or the second transport table 410 into rolling friction, reducing the wear of the equipment.

[0066] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiments, the first transport component further includes a first drive component, the first drive component is connected to the first bracket 100, the first transport platform 210 is connected to the first drive component, and the first drive component can drive the first transport platform 210 to move.

[0067] In this embodiment, the form of the first driving component is not specifically limited, as long as the first driving component can drive the first transport platform 210 to move.

[0068] Specifically, the first driving assembly includes a driving wheel 221, a driving belt 222, and a first driving element 223. There are at least two driving wheels 221, each of which is rotatably connected to the first bracket 100. The driving belt 222 is sleeved on each of the driving wheels 221. The first driving element 223 is connected to the first bracket 100, and the driving wheel 221 is connected to the first driving element 223. The first driving element 223 can drive the driving wheel 221 to rotate. The first transport platform 210 is connected to the driving belt 222.

[0069] In this embodiment, the first driving element 223 can drive the driving wheel 221 to rotate, thereby driving the driving belt 222 to move, and then driving the first transport platform 210 to move, so as to realize automatic control of the position of the first transport platform 210 and make it well aligned with the second transport platform 410.

[0070] like Figures 1-6As shown, based on the above embodiment, the second transport component further includes a second drive component. The second drive component is connected to the second bracket 300. The second drive component can contact the tray 500 and can drive the tray 500 to move from the first transport channel 211 to the second transport channel 411 or drive the tray 500 to move from the second transport channel 411 to the first transport channel 211.

[0071] In this embodiment, the form of the second drive component is not specifically limited, as long as the second drive component can drive the second transport platform 410 to move.

[0072] Specifically, the second drive assembly includes a translation drive element 421 and an actuator. The translation drive element 421 is connected to the second bracket 300, and the actuator is connected to the translation drive element 421. The translation drive element 421 can drive the actuator to move.

[0073] In this embodiment, the translation drive element 421 can drive the actuator to move, thereby contacting the tray 500 and driving the tray 500 from the first transport channel 211 to the second transport channel 411, or driving the tray 500 from the second transport channel 411 to the first transport channel 211, so that it can move back and forth between the first transport table 210 and the second transport table 410.

[0074] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the second drive assembly further includes a lifting drive element 422, which is located between the translation drive element 421 and the actuator. The lifting drive element 422 is connected to the translation drive element 421, and the translation drive element 421 can drive the lifting drive element 422 to move. The actuator is connected to the lifting drive element 422, and the lifting drive element 422 can drive the actuator to rise and fall.

[0075] In this embodiment, the lifting drive element 422 is located between the translation drive element 421 and the actuator. After driving the material tray 500 from the first transport channel 211 to the second transport channel 411, it can be raised and passed over the material tray 500 before falling down, so as to drive the material tray 500 from the second transport channel 411 to the first transport channel 211 again.

[0076] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above implementation method, the actuator is configured as a material handling component.

[0077] In this embodiment, the form of the material picking component is not specifically limited, as long as it can pick up and put down materials from the material tray 500. Therefore, the actuator not only plays the role of pushing the material tray 500, but also plays the role of picking up and putting down materials from the material tray 500.

[0078] like Figures 1-6 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the material picking assembly includes a material picking drive element 423 and at least two material picking components 424. The material picking drive element 423 is connected to the lifting drive element 422, and each of the material picking components 424 is connected to the material picking drive element 423. The material picking drive element 423 can drive each of the material picking components 424 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0079] In this embodiment, each material picking component 424 is connected to the material picking drive element 423. The material picking drive element 423 can drive each material picking component 424 to move closer or further away from each other, thereby realizing the picking and placing of materials.

Claims

1. A transport mechanism, characterized by, The utility model relates to a material tray conveying device, including: a first support; a first conveying assembly including a first conveying table, the first conveying table being movably connected with the first support, the first conveying table being provided with a first conveying channel; a second support; a second conveying assembly including a second conveying table, the second conveying table being provided with a second conveying channel, the first conveying channel being in communication with the second conveying channel when the first conveying table moves and aligns with the second conveying table.

2. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that: Further including a material tray, the material tray being arranged on the first conveying table or the second conveying table and being movable along the first conveying channel or the second conveying channel.

3. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein: Further including a positioning assembly, the positioning assembly including a positioning driving element and a first positioning part, the positioning driving element being connected with the second conveying table, the first positioning part being connected with the positioning driving element, the material tray being provided with a second positioning part, the positioning driving element being capable of driving the first positioning part to position the second positioning part.

4. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that: The first positioning part is arranged as a positioning protrusion, the second positioning part is arranged as a positioning recess, and the positioning protrusion is capable of being inserted into the positioning recess.

5. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein: An end of the first conveying table away from the second conveying table along the direction of the first conveying channel is provided with a first connecting part, the material tray is provided with a second connecting part, and the first connecting part is detachably connected with the first connecting part.

6. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that: The first connecting part is arranged as an elastic buckle, the second connecting part is arranged as an elastic buckle slot, and the elastic buckle is capable of being buckled with the elastic buckle slot.

7. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein: An end of the second conveying table away from the first conveying table along the direction of the second conveying channel is provided with a limiting block, and the limiting block is capable of being in contact with the material tray.

8. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The first conveying table and / or the second conveying table is provided with a first rotatable roller, the bottom of the material tray being in contact with the first rotatable roller.

9. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The first conveying table and / or the second conveying table is provided with a second rotatable roller, the side of the material tray being in contact with the second rotatable roller.

10. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The first conveying assembly further includes a first driving assembly, the first driving assembly being connected with the first support, the first conveying table being connected with the first driving assembly, and the first driving assembly being capable of driving the first conveying table to move.

11. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 10, wherein: The first driving assembly includes a driving wheel, a driving belt, and a first driving element, the number of the driving wheel being at least two, each driving wheel being rotatably connected with the first support, the driving belt being sleeved on each driving wheel, the first driving element being connected with the first support, the driving wheel being connected with the first driving element, the first driving element being capable of driving the driving wheel to rotate, and the first conveying table being connected with the driving belt.

12. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that: The second conveying assembly further includes a second driving assembly, the second driving assembly being connected with the second support, the second driving assembly being capable of being in contact with the material tray and capable of driving the material tray to move from the first conveying channel to the second conveying channel or driving the material tray to move from the second conveying channel to the first conveying channel.

13. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 12, wherein: The second driving assembly comprises a translation driving element connected with the second support and an execution element connected with the translation driving element, and the translation driving element can drive the execution element to move.

14. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 13, wherein: The second driving assembly further comprises a lifting driving element located between the translation driving element and the execution element, the translation driving element is connected with the lifting driving element, the translation driving element can drive the lifting driving element to move, the execution element is connected with the lifting driving element, and the lifting driving element can drive the execution element to lift.

15. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 14, wherein: The execution element is arranged as a material taking assembly.

16. A transport mechanism as claimed in claim 15, wherein: The material taking assembly comprises a material taking driving element connected with the lifting driving element and at least two material taking elements, each of the material taking elements is connected with the material taking driving element, and the material taking driving element can drive each of the material taking elements to move close to or away from each other.

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