Conveying device and laser processing equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of laser processing, and relates to a conveying device and laser processing equipment. The conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model comprises a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism and a distance adjusting mechanism. The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are oppositely arranged to convey workpieces. The distance adjusting mechanism comprises a first adjusting assembly, a second adjusting assembly and a synchronous transmission assembly, and the first adjusting assembly and the second adjusting assembly are connected with the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism correspondingly so as to adjust the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The synchronous transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the first adjusting assembly and the second adjusting assembly so that the first adjusting assembly and the second adjusting assembly can synchronously adjust the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The laser processing equipment comprises the conveying device. According to the conveying device, the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism can be adjusted, so that the conveying device can convey workpieces of different specifications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of laser processing technology, and more specifically, relates to a conveying device and laser processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In large-scale assembly line production, conveyor systems are typically used to transfer workpieces from one station to another. Generally, large-scale assembly lines handle a wide variety of workpiece sizes, but conveyor systems can only transport a limited number of sizes. This necessitates the addition of additional conveyor systems to transport all different sizes of workpieces, increasing production costs and occupying production space. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a conveying device and a laser processing equipment. By adjusting the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism through a distance adjustment mechanism, the conveying device can transport workpieces of different specifications, thereby improving the adaptability of the conveying device to workpieces, reducing production costs, and increasing the utilization rate of production space.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this application embodiment is: to provide a conveying device, including:

[0005] The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are arranged opposite to each other and are used together to convey workpieces;

[0006] The spacing adjustment mechanism includes a first adjustment component, a second adjustment component, and a synchronous transmission component. The first adjustment component is connected to the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism to adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The second adjustment component is connected to the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism to adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The synchronous transmission component is drivenly connected to the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component so that the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component synchronously adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism.

[0007] Optionally, the first adjusting component includes a first threaded rod, a first sliding member, and a first guide member. The first threaded rod is connected to the first conveying mechanism, the first sliding member is threadedly connected to the first threaded rod, the first guide member is connected to the first sliding member, and the second conveying mechanism is connected to the first sliding member.

[0008] Optionally, the synchronous transmission assembly includes a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a synchronous belt. The driving wheel is connected to the first threaded rod, the driven wheel is connected to the second adjusting assembly, and the synchronous belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0009] Optionally, the first conveying mechanism includes a first mounting component, a first transmission chain, a first driving component, and a plurality of first transmission wheels. The plurality of first transmission wheels are used to convey workpieces. The plurality of first transmission wheels are rotatably mounted on the first mounting component in sequence along the conveying direction of the workpieces. The first transmission chain is sleeved on the plurality of first transmission wheels. The first driving component is connected to the first transmission chain to drive the plurality of first transmission wheels to rotate through the first transmission chain.

[0010] Optionally, the first conveying mechanism further includes a first tension adjusting member, which is movably mounted on the first mounting member and abuts against the first transmission chain to adjust the tension of the first transmission chain.

[0011] Optionally, the first tension adjustment component includes a first adjustment wheel, a first adjustment connecting part, and a first fixing part. The first adjustment wheel abuts against the first transmission chain. The first adjustment wheel is rotatably mounted on the first adjustment connecting part. The first adjustment connecting part is provided with a waist-shaped adjustment hole. The first mounting part is provided with a fixing hole. The first fixing part passes through the waist-shaped adjustment hole and is threadedly connected to the fixing hole to fix the position of the first adjustment connecting part on the first mounting part.

[0012] Optionally, the conveying device further includes a positioning and interception component, which is disposed on the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism, and is used to position the workpiece.

[0013] Optionally, the positioning and interception component includes an interceptor and a positioning detection component disposed on the first or second conveying mechanism. The positioning detection component is used to detect whether the workpiece is in position, and the interceptor is used to intercept the workpiece that is in position.

[0014] Optionally, the first or second conveying mechanism is provided with a support for supporting the workpiece.

[0015] This application also provides a laser processing device, including the conveying device described above.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the conveying device and laser processing equipment provided in this application embodiment are as follows: The conveying device in this application embodiment adjusts the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism through the distance adjustment mechanism, so that the conveying device can transport workpieces of different specifications, improve the adaptability of the conveying device to workpieces, reduce production costs, and improve the utilization rate of production space.

[0017] In addition, since the length of a typical conveying device is relatively long, the synchronous transmission component of the spacing adjustment mechanism can enable the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component to adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism synchronously, preventing the first adjustment component and the second adjustment component from adjusting the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism asynchronously, which would cause the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism to be out of parallel and damage the workpiece during transportation.

[0018] The laser processing equipment of this application embodiment includes the above-mentioned conveying device, and therefore has the beneficial effects brought by the above-mentioned conveying device, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the conveying device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first conveying mechanism used in the embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the spacing adjustment mechanism used in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0024] 1. First conveying mechanism; 11. First mounting component; 12. First transmission chain; 13. First driving component; 14. First transmission wheel; 15. First tension adjusting component; 151. First adjusting wheel; 152. First adjusting connection part; 1521. Waist-shaped adjusting hole;

[0025] 2. Second conveying mechanism;

[0026] 3. Spacing adjustment mechanism; 31. First adjustment component; 311. First threaded rod; 312. First sliding member; 313. First guide member; 32. Second adjustment component; 33. Synchronous transmission component; 331. Driving pulley; 332. Driven pulley; 333. Synchronous belt;

[0027] 4. Positioning and interception component; 41. Interception component; 42. Arrival detection component;

[0028] 5. Supporting components. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0030] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0031] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0032] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The conveying device provided in the embodiments of this application will now be described. The conveying device provided in the embodiments of this application includes a first conveying mechanism 1, a second conveying mechanism 2, and a spacing adjustment mechanism 3. The first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 are arranged opposite to each other and are used together to convey workpieces. The spacing adjustment mechanism 3 includes a first adjustment component 31, a second adjustment component 32, and a synchronous transmission component 33. The first adjustment component 31 is connected to the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 to adjust the spacing between them. The second adjustment component 32 is connected to the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 to adjust the spacing between them. The synchronous transmission component 33 is drively connected to the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32 so that the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32 synchronously adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2.

[0034] The workpiece in the embodiments of this application can be a battery cell, a battery, or other workpieces.

[0035] The first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 respectively support both sides of the workpiece to transport it. The length direction of the first conveying mechanism 1 is parallel to the length direction of the second conveying mechanism 2.

[0036] The first conveying mechanism 1 can be a belt conveyor or a chain conveyor, and the second conveying mechanism 2 can have the same structure as the first conveying mechanism 1. The conveying direction of the second conveying mechanism 2 is parallel to the conveying direction of the first conveying mechanism 1.

[0037] The first adjustment component 31 can be a linear motor or a cylinder. Taking a linear motor as an example, the drive shaft of the linear motor is connected to one of the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 to drive one of the first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2 to move closer to or further away from the other, thereby adjusting the distance between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2. The second adjustment component 32 can adopt the same structure as the first adjustment component 31.

[0038] The synchronous transmission component 33 can be an encoder that is electrically or signal-connected to the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32, so as to realize the synchronous adjustment of the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32.

[0039] The conveying device in this embodiment adjusts the distance between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 through the spacing adjustment mechanism 3, so that the conveying device can transport workpieces of different specifications, improve the adaptability of the conveying device to workpieces, reduce production costs, and improve the utilization rate of production space.

[0040] In addition, since the length of a typical conveying device is relatively long, the synchronous transmission component 33 of the spacing adjustment mechanism 3 can enable the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32 to synchronously adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2, preventing the first adjustment component 31 and the second adjustment component 32 from not adjusting the spacing between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 synchronously, which would cause the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2 to be out of parallel and damage the workpiece during transportation.

[0041] For preferred options, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 The first adjustment component 31 includes a first threaded rod 311, a first sliding member 312, and a first guide member 313. The first threaded rod 311 is connected to the first conveying mechanism 1, the first sliding member 312 is threadedly connected to the first threaded rod 311, the first guide member 313 is connected to the first sliding member 312, and the second conveying mechanism 2 is connected to the first sliding member 312.

[0042] In this embodiment, the first threaded rod 311 can be rotated manually, or by a motor or cylinder. The length direction of the first threaded rod 311 is parallel to the length direction of the first guide member 313. The first conveying mechanism 1 is fixed to one end of the first threaded rod 311, and the first threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the first conveying mechanism 1. When the first threaded rod 311 rotates, the first sliding member 312 moves along the length direction of the first threaded rod 311, causing the second conveying mechanism 2 to move closer to or further away from the first conveying mechanism 1, thereby adjusting the distance between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2.

[0043] The second adjusting component 32 may adopt the same structure as the first adjusting component 31. The second adjusting component 32 includes a second threaded rod, a second sliding member, and a second guide member. The first conveying mechanism 1 is fixed to one end of the second threaded rod, and the second threaded rod is rotatably mounted on the first conveying mechanism 1. The second threaded rod is connected to the first threaded rod 311 of the first conveying mechanism 1 via a synchronous transmission component 33. The second sliding member is threadedly connected to the second threaded rod, the second guide member is connected to the second sliding member, and the second conveying mechanism 2 is connected to the second sliding member. The length direction of the second threaded rod is parallel to the length direction of the second guide member and also parallel to the length direction of the first threaded rod.

[0044] The first guide component 313 and the second guide component can specifically be a guide rod or a guide rail.

[0045] Preferably, the synchronous transmission assembly 33 includes a driving wheel 331, a driven wheel 332, and a synchronous belt 333. The driving wheel 331 is connected to the first threaded rod 311, the driven wheel 332 is connected to the second adjustment assembly 32, and the synchronous belt 333 is sleeved on the driving wheel 331 and the driven wheel 332.

[0046] Driven wheel 332 is connected to the second threaded rod of the second adjusting assembly 32. When the first threaded rod 311 rotates, the driving wheel 331 also rotates, thereby driving the second threaded rod of the second adjusting assembly 32 to rotate via the synchronous belt 333 and driven wheel 332. This causes the second sliding member on the second adjusting assembly 32 to move along the length of the second threaded rod. At the same time, the first sliding member 312 moves along the length of the first threaded rod 311, so that the first adjusting assembly 31 and the second adjusting assembly 32 synchronously adjust the distance between the first conveying mechanism 1 and the second conveying mechanism 2.

[0047] The first conveying mechanism 1 includes a first mounting component 11, a first transmission chain 12, a first driving component 13, and a plurality of first transmission wheels 14. The plurality of first transmission wheels 14 are used to convey workpieces. The plurality of first transmission wheels 14 are rotatably mounted on the first mounting component 11 in sequence along the conveying direction of the workpieces. The first transmission chain 12 is sleeved on the plurality of first transmission wheels 14. The first driving component 13 is connected to the first transmission chain 12 to drive the plurality of first transmission wheels 14 to rotate through the first transmission chain 12.

[0048] The first driving component 13 can be a rotary cylinder or a rotary motor. The first transmission wheel 14 supports the workpiece.

[0049] The first transmission wheel 14 includes a transmission end and a connecting end. The transmission end is used to support the workpiece, and the connecting end is provided with a gear. The first transmission chain 12 is provided with teeth that mesh with the gear.

[0050] The first driving component 13 rotates the first transmission chain 12, which in turn drives several first transmission wheels 14 to rotate, thereby moving the workpiece.

[0051] The first conveying mechanism 1 may also include a dust cover, which is installed on the side of the first mounting member 11 where the first transmission chain 12 is mounted, to prevent dust generated by the friction between the first transmission chain 12 and the first transmission wheel 14 from contaminating the production space.

[0052] The second conveying mechanism 2 can adopt the same structure as the first conveying mechanism 1.

[0053] The first conveying mechanism 1 also includes a first tension adjusting member 15, which is movably mounted on the first mounting member 11. The first tension adjusting member 15 abuts against the first transmission chain 12 to adjust the tension of the first transmission chain 12.

[0054] After long-term operation, the tension of the first transmission chain 12 may decrease, which may cause the first transmission wheel 14 to fail to rotate, thus affecting the conveying efficiency of the first conveying mechanism 1.

[0055] The first tension adjustment component 15 can adjust the tension of the first transmission chain 12 to maintain the conveying efficiency of the first conveying mechanism 1.

[0056] The first tension adjusting member 15 may include a tensioning wheel and a moving member. The tensioning wheel abuts against the first transmission chain 12, and the moving member is mounted on the first mounting member 11. The moving member is connected to the tensioning wheel in a transmission manner to drive the tensioning wheel to move on the first mounting member 11, thereby adjusting the tension of the first transmission chain 12. The moving member may be a linear motor or a cylinder.

[0057] Preferably, the first tensioning adjustment member 15 includes a first adjusting wheel 151, a first adjusting connecting part 152, and a first fixing part. The first adjusting wheel 151 abuts against the first transmission chain 12. The first adjusting wheel 151 is rotatably mounted on the first adjusting connecting part 152. The first adjusting connecting part 152 is provided with a waist-shaped adjusting hole 1521. The first mounting member 11 is provided with a fixing hole. The first fixing part passes through the waist-shaped adjusting hole 1521 and is threadedly connected to the fixing hole to fix the position of the first adjusting connecting part 152 on the first mounting member 11.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first adjusting connection part 152 is a plate-shaped connector, and the waist-shaped adjusting hole 1521 is a waist-shaped hole. The first fixing part is a threaded connector, specifically a screw or bolt, and the fixing hole on the first mounting part 11 is specifically a threaded hole.

[0059] When adjusting the position of the first adjusting wheel 151, loosen the first fixing part, move the first adjusting connecting part 152 along the length direction of the waist-shaped adjusting hole 1521, and then tighten the first fixing part so that the head of the first fixing part presses tightly against the edge of the waist-shaped adjusting hole 1521 to fix the first adjusting connecting part 152, thereby fixing the position of the first adjusting wheel 151.

[0060] The conveying device also includes a positioning and interception component 4, which is disposed on the first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2 and is used to position the workpiece.

[0061] When a workpiece moves on a conveyor, it is difficult for an external robotic arm to accurately grasp the workpiece. The positioning and interception component 4 can position the workpiece so that the external robotic arm can grasp it.

[0062] The positioning and interception component 4 may include several photoelectric sensors, which are arranged along the conveying direction of the workpiece. When the photoelectric sensors detect that the workpiece has arrived in position, they send positioning information to the first driving component 13, which then stops driving the conveying device, thereby stopping the transport of the workpiece.

[0063] Preferably, the positioning and interception component 4 includes an interceptor 41 and a positioning detection component 42 disposed on the first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2. The positioning detection component 42 is used to detect whether the workpiece is in position, and the interceptor 41 is used to intercept the workpiece that is in position.

[0064] The interceptor 41 in this embodiment may include a push rod and a drive member. The drive member is connected to the push rod to drive the push rod to reciprocate along a direction perpendicular to the transport direction of the workpiece. The drive member may be a linear motor or a cylinder. The positioning detection member 42 may be a photoelectric sensor or a pressure sensor, preferably a photoelectric sensor. When the positioning detection member 42 detects that the workpiece has arrived, it sends an interception signal to the drive member, which extends the push rod to intercept the workpiece in transport. At the same time, the first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2 may stop its transport operation.

[0065] The first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2 is provided with a support member 5 for supporting the workpiece.

[0066] When the conveyed workpiece is a long strip product, the end of the long strip product will droop due to lack of support, causing the other end to stick up, which can easily lead to damage to the product during transportation.

[0067] In this embodiment, the support member 5 is disposed at the end of the first conveying mechanism 1 or the second conveying mechanism 2 to support the end of the workpiece and prevent the end of the workpiece from sagging.

[0068] This application also provides a laser processing device, including the above-mentioned conveying device.

[0069] The laser processing equipment of this application includes the conveying device in any of the above embodiments, and therefore has the beneficial effects brought by the conveying device in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0070] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A delivery device characterized by, The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are oppositely arranged and are used for conveying workpieces together. The spacing adjustment mechanism comprises a first adjustment assembly, a second adjustment assembly, and a synchronous transmission assembly. The first adjustment assembly is connected with the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism to adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The second adjustment assembly is connected with the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism to adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism. The synchronous transmission assembly is in transmission connection with the first adjustment assembly and the second adjustment assembly to synchronously adjust the spacing between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism by the first adjustment assembly and the second adjustment assembly. The first adjustment assembly comprises a first threaded rod, a first sliding piece, and a first guide piece. The first threaded rod is connected with the first conveying mechanism. The first sliding piece is in threaded connection with the first threaded rod. The first guide piece is connected with the first sliding piece. The second conveying mechanism is connected with the first sliding piece.

2. The delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The synchronous transmission assembly comprises a driving wheel, a driven wheel, and a synchronous belt. The driving wheel is connected with the first threaded rod. The driven wheel is connected with the second adjustment assembly. The synchronous belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

3. The delivery device of claim 2, wherein, The first conveying mechanism comprises a first mounting piece, a first transmission chain, a first driving piece, and a plurality of first transmission wheels. The plurality of first transmission wheels are used for conveying workpieces. The plurality of first transmission wheels are rotatably installed on the first mounting piece in sequence along the conveying direction of the workpieces. The first transmission chain is sleeved on the plurality of first transmission wheels. The first driving piece is in transmission connection with the first transmission chain to drive the plurality of first transmission wheels to rotate through the first transmission chain.

4. The delivery device of any of claims 1-3, wherein, The first conveying mechanism further comprises a first tension adjustment piece. The first tension adjustment piece is movably installed on the first mounting piece. The first tension adjustment piece is in abutment with the first transmission chain to adjust the tension of the first transmission chain.

5. The delivery device of claim 4, wherein, The first tension adjustment piece comprises a first adjustment wheel, a first adjustment connecting part, and a first fixing part. The first adjustment wheel is in abutment with the first transmission chain. The first adjustment wheel is rotatably installed on the first adjustment connecting part. The first adjustment connecting part is provided with a waist-shaped adjustment hole. The first mounting piece is provided with a fixing hole. The first fixing part is sleeved on the waist-shaped adjustment hole and is in threaded connection with the fixing hole to fix the position of the first adjustment connecting part on the first mounting piece.

6. The delivery device of claim 5, wherein, The positioning and intercepting assembly is arranged on the first conveying mechanism or the second conveying mechanism. The positioning and intercepting assembly is used for positioning workpieces.

7. The delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The positioning and intercepting assembly comprises an intercepting piece arranged on the first conveying mechanism or the second conveying mechanism and an in-position detection piece. The in-position detection piece is used for detecting whether the workpieces are in position. The intercepting piece is used for intercepting the workpieces in position.

8. The delivery device of claim 7, wherein, The first conveying mechanism or the second conveying mechanism is provided with a supporting piece used for supporting workpieces.

9. The delivery device of claim 1, wherein, The conveying device comprises the conveying device according to any one of claims 1-9.

10. A laser processing apparatus characterized by comprising: ​

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