Swing track

By introducing a swing track design into the tilting conveyor, the problem of wear on lightly loaded traveling wheels is solved by utilizing the swing curved track and the return force supply component. This enables the tilting machine to smoothly switch between straight and curved tracks, improving the stability and reliability of the equipment.

CN224146972UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING CORPORATION +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING CORPORATION
Filing Date
2025-05-20
Publication Date
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When existing tilting conveyors switch between straight and curved tracks, the lightly loaded traveling wheels are prone to wear, leading to unstable operation and malfunctions.

Method used

The design employs a swing track, which uses the rotation of the swing track to counteract the torsional force between the light-load traveling wheels and the track. A return force component ensures smooth transitions, and bearings reduce friction.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids rapid wear of lightly loaded wheels, enhances equipment stability and reliability, reduces operational failures, and extends equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a swing track which comprises a conveying line, a swing bent track, a first supporting leg and a second supporting leg, the first supporting leg and the second supporting leg play a supporting role, one end of the swing bent track is rotationally connected to the first supporting leg, the other end of the swing bent track can swing along the second supporting leg, and a return force providing piece is arranged between the first supporting leg and the swing bent track and used for resetting after the swing bent track swings. According to the utility model, through the rotation action of the swinging bent rail, the twisting force between the light-load side traveling wheel and the rail of the upender is effectively counteracted, the quick abrasion of the light-load side traveling wheel is avoided, the service life of equipment is prolonged, and the upender is more stable and smoother when being switched between a linear rail and an arc-shaped rail; operation faults caused by the rail connection problem are reduced, and the reliability and stability of the whole conveying system are enhanced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coating conveying technology, and in particular to a swing track. Background Technology

[0002] The most advanced pretreatment electrophoresis conveying method currently is the tilt conveyor, which uses a combination of heavy-duty and light-duty tracks. The tilt conveyor can travel in a straight line and tilt on the track.

[0003] Chinese patent CN208585707U discloses a car body conveying system and a car body pretreatment and electrophoresis system. The flipping machine can only run in a straight line along the track, and the switching between rotation lines needs to be achieved by adding a turntable.

[0004] Currently, there is a type of self-rotating tilting conveyor that eliminates the turntable. This tilting conveyor can run along straight and curved tracks. When the tilting conveyor travels in a completely straight line or a completely circular arc, the lightly loaded side wheels do not experience severe wear. However, during the period between the end of the straight-line journey and the beginning of the circular journey, or between the end of the circular journey and the beginning of the straight-line journey, the lightly loaded side wheels will move irregularly, leading to rapid wear. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a swing track to address the issue.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] The swing track includes a transport line, a swing curved rail, a first leg that provides support, and a second leg. One end of the swing curved rail is rotatably connected to the first leg, and the other end can swing along the second leg. A return force providing component is provided between the first leg and the swing curved rail to allow the swing curved rail to return to its original position after swinging.

[0008] The configuration is further defined as follows: a pivot assembly is provided on the first leg, one end of the swing rail is connected to the pivot assembly, and the swing rail rotates along the first leg through the pivot assembly.

[0009] The configuration is further defined as follows: a first bracket is provided on the first leg, the rotating shaft assembly includes a bushing provided on the first bracket, a rotating shaft rotatably provided inside the bushing and connected to the swing curved rail, and a bearing for reducing friction is sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft.

[0010] The second leg is further configured with a second support, the upper surface of the second support is provided with an arc-shaped rail, and the bottom of the swing rail is rotatably provided with a roller that can roll along the arc-shaped rail.

[0011] The second bracket is further configured such that stops are provided on both sides of its top.

[0012] A further configuration is provided: polyurethane blocks are mounted on the opposite end faces of the two stops.

[0013] The configuration is further defined as follows: the second bracket has a mounting plate on the side close to the first bracket, one end of the return force providing component is connected to the mounting plate, and the other end is connected to the swing rail.

[0014] The further configuration is as follows: the return force providing component is one of a door closer, a spring, or a gas spring.

[0015] The configuration is further defined as follows: two return force providing components are provided, and the two return force providing components are respectively located on both sides of the swing track.

[0016] Further configuration: the oscillating curved rail has multiple rollers.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This invention effectively counteracts the torsional force between the light-load side traveling wheel and the track by rotating the swinging curved track, avoiding rapid wear of the light-load side traveling wheel, extending the service life of the equipment, making the switching of the tilting machine between straight and curved tracks smoother, reducing operational failures caused by track connection problems, and enhancing the reliability and stability of the entire conveying system.

[0019] Compared to a self-rotating overturning conveyor system without a swing track, when the overturning machine has just finished its straight-line journey and just before it has completely entered its circular journey, or just before it has completely finished its circular journey and just before it has started its straight-line journey, the swing track can counteract the torsional force between the light-load side travel wheel and the track by rotating and swinging, thus avoiding rapid wear of the light-load side travel wheel and the generation of severe noise. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the application scenario of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 For along Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the swinging curved rail in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the rotating shaft assembly of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the swinging curved rail in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is another schematic diagram of the swinging curved rail in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0028] Reference numerals: 0, transport line; 001, straight track; 002, curved track; 1, first leg; 2, second leg; 3, swing curved track; 4, first bracket; 5, rotating shaft assembly; 6, second bracket; 7, mounting plate; 8, return force supply component; 9, curved track; 10, roller; 11, bushing; 12, rotating shaft; 13, bearing; 14, stop; 15, polyurethane block. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Reference Figures 1-5 The present invention discloses a swing track, which includes a transport line 0, a swing curved rail 3, a first leg 1 and a second leg 2 that provide support. The swing curved rail 3 is provided on the first leg 1 and the second leg 2. The swing curved rail 3 can realize the swing action and is used to support the light-load side walking wheel of the tilting machine.

[0034] In this embodiment, the swing curved rail 3 is fan-shaped, but it can also be other shapes.

[0035] The first leg 1 is located at the intersection of the straight track 001 and the arc track 9 002 of the transport line 0. A first support 4 is provided on the first leg 1, and a rotating shaft assembly 5 is provided on the first support 4. One end of the swing curved rail 3 is connected to the rotating shaft assembly 5. The swing curved rail 3 rotates along the first leg 1 through the rotating shaft assembly 5.

[0036] The rotating shaft assembly 5 includes a bushing 11 mounted on the first bracket 4, a rotating shaft 12 rotatably mounted inside the bushing 11 and connected to the swing curved rail 3, and a bearing 13 for reducing friction is mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 12.

[0037] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft assembly 5 may cooperate with multiple bearings 13, and the rotation method of the rotating shaft assembly 5 may be through the bearings 13 or other methods.

[0038] A second support 6 is provided on the second leg 2. The end of the swing rail 3 away from the pivot assembly 5 can move and swing on the second support 6. Specifically, an arc-shaped rail 9 is provided on the upper surface of the second support 6, and a roller 10 that can roll along the arc-shaped rail 9 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the swing rail 3.

[0039] In this embodiment, two stops 14 are respectively provided on the top two sides of the second bracket 6. Both stops 14 are set on the travel path of the swing curved rail 3 to prevent the swing curved rail 3 from swinging out of the track system. Polyurethane blocks 15 are installed on the opposite end faces of the two stops 14.

[0040] The second bracket 6 has a mounting plate 7 on the side close to the first bracket 4. A return force providing component 8 is installed on the side of the mounting plate 7 away from the second bracket 6. The other end of the return force providing component 8 is connected to the swing curved rail 3.

[0041] In this embodiment, the return force providing component 8 includes, but is not limited to: door closer, spring, gas spring or other similar forms, or other structural forms.

[0042] When the tilting machine enters the swinging curved track 3 from the straight track 001, the swinging curved track 3 begins to swing with the rotating shaft assembly 5 on the first support leg 1 as the rotation center. This swinging action can effectively counteract the torsional force between the light-load side traveling wheel and the track, thereby avoiding rapid wear of the light-load side traveling wheel and extending the service life of the equipment. At the same time, the end of the swinging curved track 3 away from the rotating shaft assembly 5 travels along the arc track 9 on the second bracket 6 of the second support leg 2 through the roller 10, assisting the swinging curved track 3 to complete the swinging action, making the tilting machine more stable and smooth when switching between the straight track 001 and the arc track 9 002. When the tilting machine leaves the swinging curved track 3, the return force providing component 8 pulls the swinging curved track 3 to reset. This design ensures that the swinging curved track 3 can quickly return to the initial position, preparing for the next tilting machine to pass.

[0043] The blocks 14 on both sides of the top of the second bracket 6 limit the swing range of the swinging curved rail 3, prevent it from swinging out of the track system, avoid equipment failure and safety accidents, and improve the safety and reliability of equipment operation. The polyurethane blocks 15 installed on the opposite end faces of the blocks 14 can effectively reduce the collision and friction between the swinging curved rail 3 and the blocks 14, and further reduce noise.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] Reference Figures 6-7 The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the area of ​​the swing track in this embodiment is increased so that the light-load side walking wheel of the tilting machine can land on the swing track 3 regardless of whether the swing track 3 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise; and multiple rollers 10 are provided on the swing track 3 to enhance the support force on the swing track 3; in this embodiment, two return force providing components 8 are provided, and the two return force providing components 8 are located on both sides of the swing track respectively. This arrangement enables the swing track 3 to adapt to the needs of bidirectional swing walking.

[0046] Specifically, unlike the swing track in Embodiment 1 which is in a single position after being reset, the swing track in this embodiment is in a balanced position when stationary. The two door closers are stretched symmetrically like springs, which can ensure that the swing curved track 3 can be accurately reset after bidirectional swing.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. Oscillating track, characterized in that It includes a transport line (0), a swing rail (3), a first leg (1) that provides support, and a second leg (2). One end of the swing rail (3) is rotatably connected to the first leg (1), and the other end can swing along the second leg (2). A return force providing component (8) is provided between the first leg (1) and the swing rail (3) to allow the swing rail (3) to return to its original position after swinging.

2. The wobble track according to claim 1, characterized in that The first leg (1) is provided with a rotating shaft assembly (5), and one end of the swing curved rail (3) is connected to the rotating shaft assembly (5). The swing curved rail (3) rotates along the first leg (1) through the rotating shaft assembly (5).

3. The wobble track according to claim 2, characterized in that The first support leg (1) is provided with a first bracket (4), and the rotating shaft assembly (5) includes a bushing (11) provided on the first bracket (4). A rotating shaft (12) connected to the swing curved rail (3) is rotatably provided inside the bushing (11), and a bearing (13) for reducing friction is sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (12).

4. The wobble track according to claim 2, wherein The second leg (2) is provided with a second bracket (6), and the upper surface of the second bracket (6) is provided with an arc-shaped rail (9). The bottom of the swinging curved rail (3) is rotatably provided with a roller (10) that can roll along the arc-shaped rail (9).

5. The wobble track according to claim 4, characterized in that The second bracket (6) has stops (14) on both sides of its top.

6. The wobble track according to claim 5, wherein Polyurethane blocks (15) are installed on the opposite end faces of the two stops (14).

7. The wobble track according to claim 4, wherein The second bracket (6) has a mounting plate (7) on the side close to the first bracket (4). One end of the return force providing component (8) is connected to the mounting plate (7), and the other end is connected to the swing curved rail (3).

8. The wobble track according to claim 1, wherein The return force providing component (8) is a door closer, a spring, or a gas spring.

9. The wobble track according to claim 1, wherein There are two return force providing components (8), and the two return force providing components (8) are located on both sides of the swing track respectively.

10. The swing track according to claim 6, characterized in that, The oscillating curved rail (3) has multiple rollers (10).

Citation Information

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  • Automobile body conveying system and automobile body pretreatment, electrophoresis system

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