Material conveying system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material conveying system which comprises a moving module and a load-in and load-out module, the moving module comprises a transfer conveying assembly, a lifting conveying assembly and at least one conveying assembly, and the lifting conveying assembly comprises a Z-direction conveying table and a lifting mechanism used for driving the Z-direction conveying table to ascend and descend in the Z-axis direction. The transfer conveying assembly is arranged between the lifting conveying assembly and the conveying assembly; the loading and unloading module and the first conveying assembly are arranged in the Z-axis direction, the loading and unloading module comprises a positioning conveying table assembly, a translation conveying assembly and a transition conveying assembly, and the translation conveying assembly comprises at least one translation conveying table and a translation mechanism driving the translation conveying table to move in the X-axis direction. A storage butt-joint area and a discharging butt-joint area are arranged on the moving track of the translation conveying table, the transition conveying assembly is arranged between the translation conveying table and the Z-direction conveying table, the positioning conveying table assembly comprises a plurality of storage conveying tables arranged on the storage butt-joint area in the X-axis direction, and the system can achieve space saving and flexible dispatching.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automated sample processing, specifically a material transfer system. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process, it is crucial to achieve automated flow and transmission of materials. For example, in a sample testing system, sample scheduling and transmission are important links in the automated process. With the rapid development of science and technology, automated transmission systems for single test tubes are inefficient and can no longer meet the needs of large-scale sample flow and processing. Test tube racks that can carry multiple samples have emerged, and automated transmission systems designed for test tube racks have come into being, greatly improving the efficiency of sample flow.

[0003] However, the existing automated transport systems are mainly single-layer structures that schedule materials by directly pushing them in and returning them. They require a large space on the plane, and the scheduling is simple and inflexible, which cannot meet the needs of various applications in actual use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a material conveying system that solves the problems of large space occupation and single material dispatching direction.

[0005] A material conveying system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes:

[0006] A mobile module includes a transfer conveying component, a lifting conveying component, and at least one conveying component. The lifting conveying component includes a Z-axis conveying platform and a lifting mechanism for driving the Z-axis conveying platform to move up and down along the Z-axis. The transfer conveying component is located at one end of at least one of the conveying components and is used to transfer materials between at least one of the conveying components and the Z-axis conveying platform.

[0007] The loading and unloading module is arranged along the Z-axis with at least one of the conveying components. The loading and unloading module includes a positioning conveyor assembly, a translation conveyor assembly, and a transition conveyor assembly. The translation conveyor assembly includes at least one translation conveyor and a translation mechanism for driving at least one translation conveyor to move along the X-axis. The transition conveyor assembly is used to transfer the material between at least one translation conveyor and the Z-axis conveyor. A storage docking area and a discharge docking area are provided on the movement trajectory of the translation conveyor. The positioning conveyor assembly includes a plurality of storage conveyors arranged along the X-axis in the storage docking area.

[0008] A material conveying system according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0009] This invention achieves flexible material scheduling through a highly automated transmission system. By setting up multiple storage and conveying stations to correspond to materials and storage locations, it achieves efficient and accurate loading, unloading, and return of materials, greatly improving the efficiency of scheduling and transfer. The first conveying component and the storage docking area are arranged along the Z-axis, reducing the planar space occupied and improving the system integration. The transmission process is completed through an automated mechanical architecture, requiring no personnel supervision and reducing labor costs.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transfer conveying assembly includes a transfer conveying platform, which is disposed at one end of at least one conveying assembly. One end of the transfer conveying platform is connected to the Z-axis conveying platform. The transition conveying assembly includes a transition conveying platform, the two ends of which are connected to the Z-axis conveying platform and the translational conveying platform, respectively.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the Z-axis conveyor, the transfer conveyor, the transition conveyor, the translation conveyor, and the storage conveyor all include a frame, a rotation drive mechanism, and a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis. The rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate so as to convey the material along the Y-axis. At least one side of the conveyor belt is provided with a baffle.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the transfer conveyor is equipped with at least one transfer member, which is used to transfer the material on the transfer conveyor to at least one conveying component. The at least one transfer member is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least one conveying component, and the transfer member is a telescopic drive structure that can be extended and retracted along the X direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a blocking member is provided between two adjacent transfer members. The blocking member is used to prevent the material from moving with the transfer conveyor. The blocking member is a telescopic drive member structure that can be extended and retracted along the X direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage conveying platform is provided with a clamping mechanism, which is used to fix the material on the storage conveying platform by clamping.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying assembly includes a conveying channel extending along the X-axis, a conveying member, and a conveying mechanism for driving the conveying member to move along the X-axis. The conveying channel is provided with a slot extending along the X-axis, and the conveying member is disposed in at least one of the slots and slidably disposed along the slots.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting and conveying assembly includes a longitudinal guide rail extending along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis conveying platform is sleeved on the longitudinal guide rail and slidably disposed along the longitudinal guide rail.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translational conveying assembly includes at least one transverse guide rail extending along the X-axis, and at least one translational conveying stage is sleeved on at least one transverse guide rail and slidably disposed along at least one transverse guide rail.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the translational conveying assembly further includes an identification mechanism, the identification mechanism including at least one scanning head, and the at least one scanning head is mounted on at least one translational conveying stage.

[0019] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 An exploded view of a material conveying system provided as one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material transfer system from one perspective, as one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material transfer system from another perspective, as one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying component, as one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transfer and transmission component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting and conveying assembly, which is one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transition transmission component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 An exploded view of the translational conveying component, as one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the positioning conveyor assembly, which is one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Icon labels:

[0031] Moving module 100; conveying assembly 110; conveying channel 111; slot 112; conveying component 113; conveying mechanism 114; transfer conveying assembly 120; transfer conveying table 121; transfer component 122; blocking component 123; lifting conveying assembly 130; Z-axis conveying table 131; lifting mechanism 132;

[0032] Loading / unloading module 200; transition conveyor assembly 210; transition conveyor stage 211; translation conveyor assembly 220; translation conveyor stage 221; translation mechanism 222; scanning head 223; positioning conveyor assembly 230; storage conveyor stage 231; clamping mechanism 232;

[0033] Frame 300; base frame 310; top frame 320. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments.

[0039] In the production process, it is crucial to achieve automated flow and transmission of materials. For example, in a sample testing system, sample scheduling and transmission are important links in the automated process. With the rapid development of science and technology, automated transmission systems for single test tubes are inefficient and can no longer meet the needs of large-scale sample flow and processing. Test tube racks that can carry multiple samples have emerged, and automated transmission systems designed for test tube racks have come into being, greatly improving the efficiency of sample flow.

[0040] However, the existing automated transport systems are mainly single-layer structures that schedule materials by directly pushing them in and returning them. They require a large space on the plane, and the scheduling is simple and inflexible, which cannot meet the needs of various applications in actual use.

[0041] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model proposes a material conveying system that effectively solves the issues of large space occupation and limited scheduling.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the material conveying system of this utility model is implemented in the following embodiments:

[0043] A material conveying system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a moving module 100 and a loading / unloading module 200.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the moving module 100 includes at least one conveying component 110, a transfer conveying component 120, and a lifting conveying component 130. The transfer conveying component 120 is located at the end of at least one conveying component 110. The conveying component 110 is used to convey materials into the transmission system. The transfer conveying component 120 is used to transfer materials between the conveying component 110 and the lifting conveying component 130. The lifting conveying component 130 is used to move materials along the Z-axis.

[0045] It should be noted that the loading / unloading module 200 and the conveying component 110 are arranged along the Z-axis to make the material conveying system more compact. In this embodiment, the Z-axis is the vertical direction, the Y-axis is the horizontal direction, and the X-axis is the front-back direction. The X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis are perpendicular to each other. That is, the loading / unloading module 200 and the conveying component 110 are arranged vertically. By arranging the loading / unloading module 200 and the conveying component 110 along the Z-axis, the double-layer structure space is utilized to improve the system integration and the vertical space is utilized to reduce the space occupied on the plane.

[0046] In some other embodiments, the Z-axis, Y-axis, and X-axis can be other directions, as long as they satisfy the three degrees of freedom in the constitutive space.

[0047] The loading and unloading module 200 includes a transition conveying component 210, a translation conveying component 220, and a positioning conveying table component 230. The transition conveying component 210 is used to transfer materials between the lifting conveying component 130 and the translation conveying component 220. The translation conveying component 220 is used to load materials into or unload materials from the designated storage conveying table 231.

[0048] Regarding the positional relationships between various components in the material handling system, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the material conveying system also includes a frame 300, which is used to install the moving module 100 and the loading / unloading module 200, integrate various components and provide support. The frame 300 includes a top frame 320 and a bottom frame 310, which are arranged along the Z-axis. Multiple support columns are connected between the top frame 320 and the bottom frame 310. The conveying component 110 and the transfer conveying component 120 are installed on the bottom frame 310. The lifting conveying component 130 is located between the top frame 320 and the bottom frame 310. The loading / unloading module 200 is installed on the top frame 320.

[0049] In the material conveying system of this embodiment, there are two conveying components 110, which are arranged along the Y-axis. Material can be fed into the conveying system using one of the conveying components 110 or both conveying components 110 can be used simultaneously. By conveying simultaneously using multiple conveying components 110, the conveying efficiency can be increased many times over. In some other embodiments, the number of conveying components 110 can be determined according to the conveying requirements and can be other numbers, as long as there is at least one conveying component 110.

[0050] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the conveying assembly 110 of this embodiment includes a conveying channel 111, a conveying member 113, and a conveying mechanism 114. The conveying channel 111 extends along the X-axis and has a groove structure with a cross-section matching the material being conveyed, which guides the material conveying. The conveying channel 111 has a slot 112 extending along the X-axis. The conveying member 113 extends out of the slot 112 and slides along the slot 112. The slot 112 guides the conveying member 113. The conveying mechanism 114 is a track structure and drives the conveying member 113 to move along the X-axis. The conveying member 113 has a contact part that abuts against the material. The conveying member 113 moves along the X-axis to push the material on the conveying channel 111 from one end to the other, thus completing the material conveying.

[0051] The contact part is elastically hinged to the conveyor 113. The contact part can rotate around the Y-axis. In the free state, the contact part protrudes from the slot 112. During the process of loading materials into the conveying channel 111, when the material passes the contact part, the contact part rotates around the Y-axis under the thrust along the X-axis and is pressed below the slot 112. When the material passes the contact part, the thrust disappears, the contact part rebounds to the free state, protrudes from the slot 112 and abuts against one side of the material.

[0052] In other embodiments, the structure of the contact part can be in other forms, as long as it does not affect the loading of materials and can drive the materials to move after loading is completed. For example, the contact part can be an elastic telescopic structure. During the feeding process, the contact part is compressed and retracts to below the slot 112. After the material passes the contact part, the contact part resets due to elasticity and contacts one side of the material, driving the material to move along the conveying channel 111. The contact part can also be a lifting structure. During the feeding process, the contact part descends to below the slot 112. After the material passes the contact part, the contact part rises and contacts one side of the material.

[0053] Furthermore, the conveying channel 111 can be detachably installed on the base frame. The conveying channel 111 has multiple channels with different widths. The conveying channels 111 with different widths can be switched according to actual usage needs to adapt to various material conveying scenarios and requirements. This ensures that the cross-section of the conveying channel 111 always matches the size of the material, thereby meeting the requirement that the material can pass through smoothly and guiding the material.

[0054] For example, when the material to be conveyed is a ten-frame, a conveying channel 111 with a width matching the ten-frame is installed to convey the ten-frame. When the material to be conveyed is a five-frame, one or both of the two conveying channels 111 can be replaced with a conveying channel 111 with a width matching the five-frame to prevent the five-frame material from tipping over during conveying due to excessive width of the conveying channel 111.

[0055] In some other embodiments, the conveying assembly 110 may take other forms, such as a conveyor belt structure.

[0056] Reference Figure 5 As shown, the transfer conveying assembly 120 includes a transfer conveying table 121, which includes a frame, a conveyor belt, and a rotation drive mechanism. The conveyor belt is arranged along the Y-axis and installed on the frame. The length of the conveyor belt covers one end of the two conveying assemblies 110, so that the material conveyed by the conveying assembly 110 enters the conveyor belt from one side of the transfer conveying table 121. One end of the conveyor belt is located next to the lifting conveying assembly 130 to dock with the lifting conveying assembly 130.

[0057] The rotary drive mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate. The rotation of the conveyor belt drives the material to transfer along the Y-axis. A baffle is provided on the side of the conveyor belt away from the conveying assembly 110. The baffle is used to prevent the material from sliding off the side of the conveyor belt away from the conveying assembly 110 due to inertia after it has been transferred from the conveying assembly 110 to the conveyor belt.

[0058] In order to enable the material to return to the conveying component 110 and merge the loading path and return path in the material conveying system, the transfer conveyor 121 is also provided with at least one transfer member 122. The number of transfer members 122 is the same as the number of conveying components 110. In this embodiment, two transfer members 122 are provided. The two transfer members 122 are respectively set at one end of the two conveying components 110 near the transfer conveyor 121. The transfer member 122 is a telescopic drive structure that can be extended and retracted along the X-axis. When the material moves to one end of the target conveying component 110 with the conveyor belt of the transfer conveyor 121, the transfer member 122 extends and pushes the material from the conveyor belt onto the target conveying component 110.

[0059] A blocking member 123 is provided between the two transfer members 122. The blocking member 123 is a telescopic drive structure that can be extended and retracted along the X-axis. It is used to block the material from moving with the conveyor belt of the transfer conveyor table 121, thereby controlling the material to stay at one end of the target conveying assembly 110, so that it can be pushed into the target conveying assembly 110 by the transfer member 122.

[0060] Taking a material transfer system with two conveying components 110 as an example, if the target conveying component 110 is the conveying component 110 close to the lifting conveying component 130, the blocking member 123 extends, and the material is blocked by the blocking member 123 on the conveyor belt and remains at one end of the target conveying component 113. The corresponding transfer member 122 extends to ensure that the material is pushed to the conveying component 110 close to the lifting conveying component 130. If the target conveying component 110 is the conveying component 110 far from the lifting conveying component 130, the blocking member 123 does not extend, and the material moves with the conveyor belt to the end of the transfer conveyor 121 and is pushed by the corresponding transfer member 122 to the conveying component 110 far from the lifting conveying component 130.

[0061] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the lifting and conveying assembly 130 includes a Z-axis conveying platform 131 and a lifting mechanism 132. The lifting mechanism 132 is used to drive the Z-axis conveying platform 131 to move along the Z-axis. The lifting and conveying assembly 130 also includes a longitudinal guide rail extending along the Z-axis and a mounting block. The mounting block is slidably sleeved on the longitudinal guide rail. The Z-axis conveying platform 131 is mounted on the mounting block. The longitudinal guide rail guides the movement of the Z-axis conveying platform 131 to ensure that the Z-axis conveying platform 131 moves along the Z-axis.

[0062] The structure of the Z-axis conveyor 131 is similar to that of the transfer conveyor 121. It includes a frame, a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis, and a rotation drive mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate. The material is transferred along the Y-axis by rotating the conveyor belt. Baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt to limit the material and prevent the material from falling from the Z-axis conveyor 131 during the lifting process.

[0063] In the load / load module 200, refer to Figure 7 As shown, the transition conveying assembly 210 is located between the translational conveying assembly 220 and the lifting conveying assembly 130. The transition conveying assembly 210 includes a transition conveying table 211. The structure of the transition conveying table 211 is similar to that of the transfer conveying table 121. It includes a frame, a rotation drive mechanism, and a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis. The conveyor belt rotates to drive the material to transfer along the Y-axis. Baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt to limit the material.

[0064] Reference Figure 8 As shown, the translational conveyor assembly 220 includes at least one translational conveyor table 221 and a translational mechanism 222 for driving the at least one translational conveyor table 221 to move along the X-axis. The movement trajectory of the translational conveyor table 221 is provided with a storage docking area and a discharge docking area. The discharge docking area is located beside the main track of the production line. The positioning conveyor assembly 230 is located in the storage docking area. The translational conveyor assembly 220 also includes a transverse guide rail, which extends along the X-axis and guides the two translational conveyor tables 221. The two translational conveyor tables 221 are engaged on the transverse guide rail, and the translational mechanism 222 drives the two translational conveyor tables 221 to move along the transverse guide rail.

[0065] In this embodiment, there are two translation conveyors 221. One translation conveyor 221 is used to transfer materials between the transition conveyor component 210 and the storage docking area, and the other translation conveyor 221 is used to transfer materials between the storage docking area and the discharge docking area. The movement trajectories of the two overlap in the storage docking area, and they can move at the same time. Alternatively, one of them can be controlled to wait briefly, so that the loading and unloading of materials can be carried out at the same time, reducing waiting time and greatly improving scheduling flexibility and transmission efficiency.

[0066] The translational conveyor 221 has a similar structure to the transfer conveyor 121, including a frame, a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis, and a rotation drive mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate. The material is transferred along the Y-axis by rotating the conveyor belt. Baffles are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt to limit the material and prevent the material from slipping during the movement.

[0067] Reference Figure 9As shown, the positioning conveyor assembly 230 includes multiple storage conveyors 231 arranged along the X-axis for storing and positioning the transported materials. The position of the material is determined by obtaining the storage conveyor 231 where the material is located, so as to realize automated material storage and retrieval. The structure of the storage conveyor 231 is similar to that of the transfer conveyor 121, including a frame, a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis, and a rotation drive mechanism. The rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate, and the material is transferred along the Y-axis by the rotation of the conveyor belt.

[0068] The storage conveyor 231 also includes a clamping mechanism 232. After the material has completely entered the storage conveyor 231, the clamping mechanism 232 is triggered. The baffles set on both sides of the conveyor belt clamp each other to limit and fix the material, so as to facilitate the operation of the material on the storage conveyor 231. For example, when the material is a ten-piece rack, the ten-piece rack is fixed on the storage conveyor 231, so as to facilitate the loading and emptying of samples on the ten-piece rack.

[0069] In this embodiment, the translational conveying assembly 220 further includes an identification mechanism. The identification mechanism is used to identify the code on the material to correspond the material with its storage location and realize the positioning function. Thus, among the multiple storage conveying stations 231, the storage conveying station 231 where the material to be loaded or returned is located can be determined. The identification mechanism includes at least one scanning head 223. The number of scanning heads 223 should be consistent with the number of translational conveying stations 221. Therefore, in this embodiment, there are two scanning heads 223, and the two scanning heads 223 are respectively installed on two translational conveying stations 221.

[0070] Taking a ten-unit frame as an example, the usage of the material handling system provided in this embodiment is explained:

[0071] The loading process for the 10-unit rack is as follows:

[0072] The ten-piece frame is pushed in from one end of one of the conveying components 110 and passes over the conveyor 113, which abuts against the rear of the ten-piece frame. The conveyor 113 moves along the X-axis under the drive of the conveying mechanism 114, thereby pushing the ten-piece frame to the transfer conveyor 121.

[0073] The transfer conveyor 121 is activated, transferring the ten-unit frame to the Z-axis conveyor 131, which has been moved to the base frame in advance;

[0074] Driven by the lifting mechanism 132, the Z-axis conveyor 131 moves to the top frame and docks with the transition conveyor 211. The ten-frame is then transferred from the Z-axis conveyor 131 to the transition conveyor 211.

[0075] One of the translation conveyors 221 is moved in advance to dock with the transition conveyor 211. The transition conveyor 211 transfers the ten-unit rack to the translation conveyor 221. After the scanner 223 identifies the barcode of the ten-unit rack, the first translation conveyor 221 docks with one of the storage conveyors 231 in the storage docking area and records the storage location corresponding to the ten-unit rack. The storage location corresponding to the ten-unit rack is set by software.

[0076] The first translational transfer platform 221 transfers the ten-piece frame to the storage transfer platform 231. The clamping mechanism 232 on the storage transfer platform 231 clamps and limits the ten-piece frame, completing the loading and positioning of the ten-piece frame, and enabling sample loading of the ten-piece frame.

[0077] The unloading procedure for the ten-unit rack is as follows:

[0078] One of the translational conveyors 221 obtains the storage location corresponding to the ten-unit rack to be loaded, moves the translational conveyor 221 to the storage docking area and docks with the corresponding storage conveyor 231, and the storage conveyor 231 transfers the ten-unit rack to the second translational conveyor 221.

[0079] The second translational conveyor 221 moves to the discharge docking area, transferring the ten-piece frame to the main track of the production line.

[0080] The recovery process for the ten-unit rack is as follows:

[0081] The second translational conveyor 221 is moved to the discharge docking area in advance, and the ten-unit frame is transferred from the main track of the production line to the second translational conveyor 221.

[0082] After the scanner 223 identifies the barcode of the ten-piece rack, one of the translational conveyors 221 docks with one of the storage conveyors 231 in the storage docking area. The translational conveyor 221 transfers the ten-piece rack to the storage conveyor 231 and records the corresponding storage position of the ten-piece rack. The storage conveyor 231 clamps and fixes the ten-piece rack by means of the clamping mechanism 232, and the sample of the ten-piece rack is cleared. The storage conveyor 231 can be set by software.

[0083] One of the translational conveyors 221 obtains the storage location corresponding to the ten-piece rack after the sample is cleared, moves to dock with the storage conveyor 231, and the storage conveyor 231 transfers the ten-piece rack to the first translational conveyor 221.

[0084] The translational conveyor 221 moves to dock with the transitional conveyor 211, the Z-axis conveyor 131 moves to the top frame in advance, and the transitional conveyor 211 transfers the ten-link frame on the first translational conveyor 221 to the Z-axis conveyor 131.

[0085] The lifting mechanism 132 drives the Z-axis conveyor 131 to move downwards to the base frame. The Z-axis conveyor 131 transfers the ten-piece frame to the transfer conveyor 121. If the ten-piece frame is retrieved by the conveyor component 110 which is close to the lifting conveyor component 130, the blocking mechanism extends, and the ten-piece frame is limited to one end of the conveyor component 110. The transfer component 122 pushes the ten-piece frame from the transfer conveyor 121 to the conveyor component 110. If the ten-piece frame is retrieved by the conveyor component 110 which is far from the lifting conveyor component 130, the blocking mechanism does not extend, and the ten-piece frame is transferred to one end of the conveyor component 110. The transfer component 122 pushes the ten-piece frame from the transfer conveyor 121 to the conveyor component 110, completing the retrieval of the ten-piece frame. The target conveyor component can be set by software.

[0086] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0087] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material conveying system, characterized in that, include: A mobile module includes a transfer conveying component, a lifting conveying component, and at least one conveying component. The lifting conveying component includes a Z-axis conveying platform and a lifting mechanism for driving the Z-axis conveying platform to move up and down along the Z-axis. The transfer conveying component is located at one end of at least one of the conveying components and is used to transfer materials between at least one of the conveying components and the Z-axis conveying platform. The loading and unloading module is arranged along the Z-axis with at least one of the conveying components. The loading and unloading module includes a positioning conveyor assembly, a translation conveyor assembly, and a transition conveyor assembly. The translation conveyor assembly includes at least one translation conveyor and a translation mechanism for moving at least one translation conveyor along the X-axis. The transition conveyor assembly is used to transfer the material between at least one translation conveyor and the Z-axis conveyor. A storage docking area and a discharge docking area are provided on the movement trajectory of the translation conveyor. The positioning conveyor assembly includes a plurality of storage conveyors arranged along the X-axis in the storage docking area.

2. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer conveying assembly includes a transfer conveying platform, which is disposed at one end of at least one conveying assembly. One end of the transfer conveying platform is connected to the Z-axis conveying platform. The transition conveying assembly includes a transition conveying platform, which is connected at both ends to the Z-axis conveying platform and the translational conveying platform, respectively.

3. The material conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The Z-axis conveyor, the transfer conveyor, the transition conveyor, the translation conveyor, and the storage conveyor all include a frame, a rotation drive mechanism, and a conveyor belt arranged along the Y-axis. The rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate so as to convey the material along the Y-axis. At least one side of the conveyor belt is provided with a baffle.

4. The material conveying system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transfer conveyor is equipped with at least one transfer member, which is used to transfer the material on the transfer conveyor to at least one conveying component. The at least one transfer member is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the at least one conveying component. The transfer member is a telescopic drive structure that can extend and retract along the X direction.

5. The material conveying system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A blocking member is provided between two adjacent transfer members. The blocking member is used to prevent the material from moving with the transfer conveyor. The blocking member is a telescopic drive member structure that can extend and retract along the X direction.

6. The material conveying system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage conveyor is equipped with a clamping mechanism, which is used to clamp and fix the material on the storage conveyor.

7. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly includes a conveying channel extending along the X-axis, a conveying member, and a conveying mechanism for driving the conveying member to move along the X-axis. The conveying channel is provided with a slot extending along the X-axis, and the conveying member is disposed in at least one of the slots and slidably disposed along the slots.

8. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and conveying assembly includes a longitudinal guide rail extending along the Z-axis, and the Z-axis conveying platform is sleeved on the longitudinal guide rail and slidably disposed along the longitudinal guide rail.

9. The material conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The translational conveying assembly includes at least one transverse guide rail extending along the X-axis, and at least one translational conveying stage is sleeved on at least one transverse guide rail and slidably disposed along at least one transverse guide rail.

10. The material transfer system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The translational conveying assembly further includes an identification mechanism, which includes at least one scanning head, and the at least one scanning head is mounted on at least one translational conveying stage.

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