Automatic cage dumping machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sorting, in particular to an automatic cage pouring machine. The automatic cage dumping machine comprises a base frame, a main shaft, a cage frame, a belt conveyor, a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder, the main shaft is installed on the base frame, the main shaft is sleeved with the cage frame and the belt conveyor, the cage frame and the belt conveyor can rotate around the main shaft relative to the base frame, and the cage frame is provided with a containing space, a first opening and a second opening, the containing space is used for containing the cage trolley, the first opening is used for allowing the cage trolley to enter the containing space, the second opening is used for allowing parcels in the cage trolley to be poured out, the belt conveyor comprises a conveying face and has a closed state and an open state, when the belt conveyor is in the closed state, the second opening is closed by the conveying face, and when the belt conveyor is in the open state, the second opening is closed by the conveying face. The conveying face and the cage frame are arranged at an acute angle, the conveying face is used for supporting and conveying packages poured out of the second opening, the first hydraulic cylinder is used for driving the cage frame to rotate relative to the base frame, and the second hydraulic cylinder is used for driving the belt conveyor to rotate relative to the base frame.

Description

An automatic cage turning machine Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting technology, and in particular to an automatic cage-turning machine. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, e-commerce and logistics industries have widely used cage carts to handle and sort parcels. During sorting, workers rotate the full cage carts more than 90 degrees to dump the parcels onto a conveyor line. The conveyor line then transports the parcels from one end to the other, where workers are responsible for sorting them. This unloading method easily damages fragile parcels; therefore, cage carts are unsuitable for handling fragile parcels and have limited applicability. Furthermore, manually dumping the parcels increases labor intensity, thus raising the labor costs of parcel sorting. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic cage turning machine to ensure that fragile packages are not damaged, solve the problem of limited package types in cage cart turnover, and also reduce labor intensity and labor costs.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic cage emptying machine includes a base frame, a main shaft, a cage car frame, a belt conveyor, a first hydraulic cylinder, and a second hydraulic cylinder. The main shaft is mounted on the base frame. The cage car frame and the belt conveyor are both sleeved on the main shaft and can rotate relative to the base frame around the main shaft. The cage car frame is provided with a receiving space and a first opening and a second opening, both communicating with the receiving space. The receiving space is used to receive cage cars. The first opening is used for the cage cars to enter the receiving space, and the second opening is used for the packages inside the cage cars to be emptied. The belt conveyor includes a conveying surface and rotates relative to the base frame. The conveyor belt has a closed state and an open state. When the conveyor belt is in the closed state, the conveying surface closes the second opening. When the conveyor belt is in the open state, the conveying surface is set at an acute angle to the cage frame. The conveying surface is used to support and convey the packages tilted out from the second opening. The first hydraulic cylinder is connected between the base frame and the cage frame and is used to drive the cage frame to rotate relative to the base frame. The second hydraulic cylinder is connected between the base frame and the conveyor belt and is used to drive the conveyor belt to rotate relative to the base frame.

[0006] As an optional embodiment, the cage frame has an initial position and a working position. When the cage frame is in the initial position, it is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the first opening and the second opening are opposite each other in the horizontal direction. When the cage frame is in the working position, it is at an acute angle to the horizontal plane. The first hydraulic cylinder is configured to drive the cage frame to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder is configured to keep the belt conveyor in the closed state when the first hydraulic cylinder drives the cage frame to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder is also configured to drive the belt conveyor to rotate to the open state or the closed state when the cage frame is in the working position.

[0007] As an optional solution, the automatic cage turning machine further includes a detection component, which includes a closure detection sensor and a detection element. The closure detection sensor is installed on one of the cage frame and the belt conveyor, and the detection element is installed on the other of the cage frame and the belt conveyor. When the belt conveyor is in the closed state, the detection element cooperates with the closure detection sensor, and when the belt conveyor is in the open state, the detection element separates from the closure detection sensor.

[0008] As an optional solution, the automatic cage turning machine also includes a first positioning sensor installed on the base frame. When the cage frame is in the working position, the cage frame cooperates with the first positioning sensor. When the cage frame leaves the working position, the cage frame separates from the first positioning sensor.

[0009] As an optional embodiment, the belt conveyor includes a frame, a first belt conveyor, and a second belt conveyor. Both the first belt conveyor and the second belt conveyor are fixed to the frame, and the frame is rotatably mounted on the main shaft. The first belt conveyor includes a first conveying surface, and the second belt conveyor includes a second conveying surface. The first conveying surface and the second conveying surface together form the conveying surface. When the cage frame is in the initial position and the belt conveyor is in the closed state, the first conveying surface and the second conveying surface are arranged sequentially from bottom to top along the horizontal direction. The distance between the first conveying surface and the first opening is less than the distance between the second conveying surface and the first opening.

[0010] As an optional solution, the base frame includes a base frame and a support frame vertically connected to the base frame, and the main shaft is mounted on the base frame; the automatic cage turning machine also includes a second positioning sensor, which is mounted on the support frame; when the cage frame is in the working position and the belt conveyor is in the open state, the frame overlaps with the support frame, and the frame cooperates with the second positioning sensor.

[0011] As an optional solution, the automatic cage turning machine also includes a reset sensor installed on the base frame. When the cage frame is in the initial position, the cage frame cooperates with the reset sensor. When the cage frame leaves the initial position, the cage frame separates from the reset sensor.

[0012] As an optional embodiment, the cage frame includes a first support, a second support, a top support, and a bottom support. The first support and the second support are arranged opposite to each other along a first direction. The top support is connected to the top of both the first support and the second support, and the bottom support is connected to the bottom of both the first support and the second support. The bottom support is used to support the cage. The first opening, the accommodating space, and the second opening are formed between the first support, the second support, the top support, and the bottom support, and are arranged sequentially along a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0013] As an optional embodiment, the bottom support includes a crossbeam and an insert plate. The crossbeam is located at the bottom of the second opening, and both ends of the crossbeam are connected to the first support and the second support, respectively. The first end of the insert plate is connected to the middle of the crossbeam, and the second end of the insert plate extends toward the first opening. The insert plate is used to insert between the rollers at the bottom of the cage car.

[0014] As an optional solution, the automatic cage turning machine also includes a striking assembly, which includes a third hydraulic cylinder and a striking plate. The striking plate is hinged to the cage frame and can rotate relative to the cage frame. The striking plate is used to strike the cage. The third hydraulic cylinder is connected between the striking plate and the cage frame and is used to drive the striking plate to rotate.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] The automatic cage emptying machine provided by this utility model includes a base frame, a main shaft, a cage car frame, a belt conveyor, a first hydraulic cylinder, and a second hydraulic cylinder. The main shaft is mounted on the base frame. The cage car frame and the belt conveyor are both sleeved on the main shaft and can rotate relative to the base frame around the main shaft. The cage car frame is provided with a receiving space and a first opening and a second opening, both of which are connected to the receiving space. The receiving space is used to receive the cage car, the first opening is used to allow the cage car to enter the receiving space, and the second opening is used to allow the packages inside the cage car to be dumped out. The belt conveyor includes a conveying surface. The belt conveyor has a closed state and an open state when rotating relative to the base frame. When the belt conveyor is in the closed state, the conveying surface closes the second opening. When the belt conveyor is in the open state, the conveying surface is set at an acute angle to the cage car frame. The conveying surface is used to support and convey the packages dumped out from the second opening. The first hydraulic cylinder is connected between the base frame and the cage car frame and is used to drive the cage car frame to rotate relative to the base frame. The second hydraulic cylinder is connected between the base frame and the belt conveyor and is used to drive the belt conveyor to rotate relative to the base frame.

[0017] The automatic cage-turning machine provided by this utility model allows the packages inside the cage cart to gradually fall onto the conveyor surface of the belt conveyor during the synchronous rotation of the cage cart frame and the belt conveyor, and during the rotation of the belt conveyor relative to the cage cart frame to the open state. Since most of the packages in the cage cart are supported by the conveyor surface before being poured onto it, and the conveyor surface forms an acute angle with the cage cart frame when the belt conveyor opens its second opening, the impact force on the packages during pouring is greatly reduced, ensuring that fragile packages are not damaged. Therefore, this solves the problem of limited package types for cage cart turnover. Furthermore, the automatic pouring of packages is achieved by driving the cage cart frame and the belt conveyor to rotate using a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder respectively, reducing labor intensity and labor costs. Moreover, the first and second hydraulic cylinders, which drive the cage cart frame and the belt conveyor respectively, have lower thrust requirements, allowing the use of lower-cost hydraulic cylinders, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the automatic cage-turning machine. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic cage turning machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the cage frame is in the working position and the belt conveyor is in the open state.

[0019] Figure 2 is a first structural schematic diagram of the automatic cage rewinding machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the cage frame is in the initial position and the belt conveyor is in the closed state.

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the belt conveyor of the automatic cage turning machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the automatic cage rewinding machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the cage frame is in the initial position and the belt conveyor is in the closed state.

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the third structure of the automatic cage rewinding machine provided in this embodiment of the present invention when the cage frame is in the initial position and the belt conveyor is in the closed state.

[0023] Figure 6 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the automatic cage-turning machine provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 20. Cage cart;

[0026] 1. Base frame; 11. Subframe; 12. Support frame;

[0027] 2. Spindle;

[0028] 3. Car frame; 31. First support; 32. Second support; 33. Top support; 34. Bottom support; 341. Crossbeam; 342. Insert plate; 35. Connecting shaft; 36. Accommodation space; 37. First opening; 38. Second opening; 39. Bushing;

[0029] 4. Belt conveyor; 41. Frame; 42. First belt conveyor; 421. First drive roller; 422. First driven roller; 423. First belt; 424. First motor; 43. Second belt conveyor; 431. Second drive roller; 432. Second driven roller; 433. Second belt; 434. Second motor; 44. Conveying surface;

[0030] 5. First hydraulic cylinder;

[0031] 6. Second hydraulic cylinder;

[0032] 7. Protective cover;

[0033] 8. Beating assembly; 81. Third hydraulic cylinder; 82. Beating plate; 83. Hinge shaft;

[0034] 91. First positioning sensor; 92. Second positioning sensor; 93. Closure detection sensor; 94. Reset sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical problem solved by this utility model, the technical solution adopted, and the technical effect achieved clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0039] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, this embodiment provides an automatic cage turning machine, which includes a base frame 1, a main shaft 2, a cage car frame 3, a belt conveyor 4, a first hydraulic cylinder 5, and a second hydraulic cylinder 6. The main shaft 2 is mounted on the base frame 1. The cage car frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4 are both sleeved on the main shaft 2 and can rotate around the main shaft 2 relative to the base frame 1. The cage car frame 3 is provided with a receiving space 36 and a first opening 37 and a second opening 38 that are both connected to the receiving space 36. The receiving space 36 is used to receive the cage car 20. The first opening 37 is used to allow the cage car 20 to enter the receiving space 36. The second opening 38 is used to allow the packages inside the cage car 20 to be poured out. The belt conveyor 4 includes a conveying surface 44. When the belt conveyor 4 rotates relative to the base frame 1, it has a closed state and an open state. When the belt conveyor 4 is in the closed state, the conveying surface 44 closes the second opening 38. When the belt conveyor 4 is in the open state, the conveying surface 44 is set at an acute angle with the cage frame 3. The conveying surface 44 is used to support and convey the packages tilted out from the second opening 38. A first hydraulic cylinder 5 is connected between the base frame 1 and the cage frame 3. The first hydraulic cylinder 5 is used to drive the cage frame 3 to rotate relative to the base frame 1. A second hydraulic cylinder 6 is connected between the base frame 1 and the belt conveyor 4. The second hydraulic cylinder 6 is used to drive the belt conveyor 4 to rotate relative to the base frame 1.

[0040] When the automatic cage-turning machine provided in this embodiment is working, the belt conveyor 4 is first in a closed state. The cage trolley 20 is manually pushed into the receiving space 36 of the cage trolley frame 3 through the first opening 37 and the opening of the cage trolley 20 is aligned with the second opening 38. At this time, the conveying surface 44 of the belt conveyor 4, which is in a closed state, is aligned with the opening of the cage trolley 20. Then, the first hydraulic cylinder 5 is controlled to drive the cage trolley frame 3 to rotate to a working position at an angle to the horizontal plane. At the same time, the second hydraulic cylinder 6 is controlled to drive the belt conveyor 4 and the cage trolley frame 3 to rotate synchronously, so that the belt conveyor 4 is always in a closed state. During this process, the packages in the cage trolley 20 gradually fall onto the conveying surface 44 through the opening of the cage trolley 20. When the cage trolley frame 3 rotates to the working position and stops rotating, the second hydraulic cylinder 6 drives the belt conveyor 4 to continue rotating. The conveying surface 44 carries the packages and rotates relative to the cage trolley frame 3. When the belt conveyor 4 rotates to an open state where the conveying surface 44 and the cage trolley frame 3 form an acute angle, it stops rotating. At this time, the conveying surface 44 supports the packages and can deliver the packages. The automatic cage-turning machine provided in this embodiment allows the packages inside the cage 20 to gradually fall onto the conveyor surface 44 of the conveyor 4 during the synchronous rotation of the cage frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4, and during the rotation of the belt conveyor 4 relative to the cage frame 3 to the open state. Since most of the packages inside the cage 20 are supported by the conveyor surface 44 before being poured onto it, and the conveyor surface 44 forms an acute angle with the cage frame 3 when the belt conveyor 4 opens the second opening 38, the impact force on the packages during the pouring process is greatly reduced, ensuring that fragile packages are not damaged. Therefore, the problem of limited package types in the cage 20 is solved. Moreover, the automatic pouring of packages is achieved by driving the cage frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4 to rotate using the first hydraulic cylinder 5 and the second hydraulic cylinder 6 respectively, reducing labor intensity and labor costs. In addition, the first hydraulic cylinder 5 and the second hydraulic cylinder 6 drive the cage frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4 to rotate respectively, which requires less thrust from the first hydraulic cylinder 5 and the second hydraulic cylinder 6. Both can be made of low-cost hydraulic cylinders, thus reducing the manufacturing cost of the automatic cage-turning machine. Optionally, when the cage frame 3 is in the working position, the angle between it and the horizontal plane is between 40° and 45°. When the cage frame 3 is in the working position and the belt conveyor 4 is in the open state, the angle between the belt conveyor 4 and the horizontal plane is between 10° and 15°. This ensures that the packages in the cage 20 fall onto the conveying surface 44 of the belt conveyor 4.

[0041] Optionally, in this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1 and 4, the cage frame 3 has an initial position and a working position. As shown in Figure 4, when the cage frame 3 is in the initial position, the cage frame 3 is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the first opening 37 and the second opening 38 are opposite each other in the horizontal direction (front and back direction in the figure). As shown in Figure 1, when the cage frame 3 is in the working position, the cage frame 3 is set at an acute angle to the horizontal plane. The first hydraulic cylinder 5 is configured to drive the cage frame 3 to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder 6 is configured to keep the belt conveyor 4 in a closed state when the first hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the cage frame 3 to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder 6 is also configured to drive the belt conveyor 4 to rotate to an open state or a closed state when the cage frame 3 is in the working position. In the two processes of the automatic cage turning machine provided in this embodiment, when the first hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the cage frame 3 to rotate from the initial position to the working position and from the working position to the initial position, the second hydraulic cylinder 6 drives the belt conveyor 4 to rotate synchronously and in the same direction as the cage frame 3. This ensures that the conveying surface 44 always closes the second opening 38, preventing the packages in the cage 20 from accidentally falling out through the second opening 38 during the rotation of the cage frame 3.

[0042] In this embodiment, the automatic cage turning machine also includes a detection component, which includes a closure detection sensor 93 and a detection element (not shown in the figure). The closure detection sensor 93 is installed on one of the cage frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4, and the detection element is installed on the other of the cage frame 3 and the belt conveyor 4. When the belt conveyor 4 is in the closed state, the detection element cooperates with the closure detection sensor 93. When the belt conveyor 4 is in the open state, the detection element separates from the closure detection sensor 93. When the detection element engages with the closure detection sensor 93, the closure detection sensor 93 outputs a first signal (e.g., high level). When the detection element disengages from the closure detection sensor 93, the closure detection sensor 93 outputs a second signal (e.g., low level). During the process of the cage frame 3 rotating from the initial position to the working position, the belt conveyor 4 rotates synchronously and in the same direction as the cage frame 3 under the drive of the second hydraulic cylinder 6. The belt conveyor 4 is always in the closed state, the detection element is always engaged with the closure detection sensor 93, and the closure detection sensor 93 always outputs the first signal. When the cage frame 3 rotates to the working position and stops rotating, the second hydraulic cylinder 6 drives the belt conveyor 4 to continue rotating towards the open state. Upon separation, the closure detection sensor 93 outputs a second signal. After the package is delivered, the second hydraulic cylinder 6 drives the conveyor belt 4 to rotate towards the closed state. When the detection element cooperates with the closure detection sensor 93 to cause the closure detection sensor 93 to output a first signal, the conveyor belt 4 is in the closed state. The first hydraulic cylinder 5 starts to drive the cage frame 3 to rotate towards the initial position, and the second hydraulic cylinder 6 continues to drive the conveyor belt 4 to rotate synchronously and in the same direction as the cage frame 3, so that the conveyor belt 4 always remains in the closed state. This ensures that when the cage frame 3 rotates to the initial position, the conveyor surface 44 of the conveyor belt 4 closes the second opening 38, preventing packages inside the cage 20 from falling through the second opening 38 when the next cage 20 enters the accommodating space 36. In this embodiment, the closure detection sensor 93 is installed on the cage frame 3, and the detection element is installed on the conveyor belt 4. In other embodiments, the closure detection sensor 93 is installed on the conveyor belt 4, and the detection element is installed on the cage frame 3.

[0043] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1, the automatic cage rewinding machine also includes a protective cover 7, which is connected between the cage frame 3 and the conveyor belt 4. The protective cover 7 is used to prevent packages on the conveyor surface 44 from falling off when the conveyor belt 4 is in the open state. Optionally, the protective cover 7 is made of foldable materials such as cloth or mesh. When the conveyor belt 4 is in the closed state, the protective cover 7 is folded; when the conveyor belt 4 is in the open state, the protective cover 7 is opened, to prevent packages falling onto the conveyor surface 44 of the conveyor belt 4 from falling through the gap between the conveyor belt 4 and the cage frame 3.

[0044] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the automatic cage unloading machine also includes a first positioning sensor 91 mounted on the base frame 1. When the cage frame 3 is in the working position, the cage frame 3 engages with the first positioning sensor 91; when the cage frame 3 leaves the working position, the cage frame 3 separates from the first positioning sensor 91. The first hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the cage frame 3, which is in the initial position, to rotate towards the working position. When the cage frame 3 engages with the first positioning sensor 91, the first positioning sensor 91 outputs a third signal, thereby controlling the first hydraulic cylinder 5 to stop working. When the belt conveyor 4 completes the package conveying and rotates from the open state to the closed state, it controls the first hydraulic cylinder 5 to work, driving the cage frame 3 to rotate towards the initial position.

[0045] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the belt conveyor 4 includes a frame 41, a first belt conveyor 42, and a second belt conveyor 43. Both the first belt conveyor 42 and the second belt conveyor 43 are fixed to the frame 41, which is rotatably mounted on the main shaft 2. The first belt conveyor 42 includes a first conveying surface, and the second belt conveyor 43 includes a second conveying surface. The first and second conveying surfaces together form a conveying surface 44. As shown in Figure 4, when the cage frame 3 is in its initial position and the belt conveyor 4 is in a closed state, the first and second conveying surfaces are arranged sequentially from bottom to top. In the horizontal direction, the distance between the first conveying surface and the first opening 37 is less than the distance between the second conveying surface and the first opening 37. By ensuring that the distance between the first conveying surface and the first opening 37 is less than the distance between the second conveying surface and the first opening 37 in the horizontal direction, the number of packages gradually increases from bottom to top, facilitating smooth package placement on the conveying surface 44 when the belt conveyor 4 changes from a closed state to an open state. Specifically, the first belt conveyor 42 includes a first driving roller 421, a first driven roller 422, a first belt 423, and a first motor 424. The first driving roller 421 and the first driven roller 422 are rotatably mounted on the frame 41. The first belt 423 is sleeved on the first driving roller 421 and the first driven roller 422. The first motor 424 is drively connected to the first driving roller 421, and under the drive of the first motor 424, the first driving roller 421 drives the first belt 423 to move. The second belt conveyor 43 includes a first driving roller 421, a first driven roller 422, a first driven roller 422, a first belt 423, and a first motor 424. The machine consists of two driving rollers 431, a second driven roller 432, a second belt 433, and a second motor 434. Both the second driving roller 431 and the second driven roller 432 are rotatably mounted on the frame 41. The second belt 433 is sleeved on the second driving roller 431 and the second driven roller 432. The second motor 434 is connected to the second driving roller 431 for transmission. Under the drive of the second motor 434, the second driving roller 431 drives the second belt 433 to move. The first belt 423 and the second belt 433 together form the conveying surface 44.

[0046] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, the base frame 1 includes a base frame 11 and a support frame 12 perpendicularly connected to the base frame 11, with the main shaft 2 mounted on the base frame 11. The automatic cage unloading machine also includes a second positioning sensor 92, which is mounted on the support frame 12. When the cage frame 3 is in the working position and the belt conveyor 4 is in the open state, the frame 41 overlaps with the support frame 12, and the frame 41 cooperates with the second positioning sensor 92. In this embodiment, by setting the support frame 12, the position of the belt conveyor 4 is ensured to be stable when it rotates to the open state. Furthermore, by setting the second positioning sensor 92, when the frame 41 cooperates with the second positioning sensor 92, the second positioning sensor 92 outputs a fourth signal, thereby timely controlling the second hydraulic cylinder 6 to stop driving the belt conveyor 4 to continue rotating. Specifically, when the cage frame 3 is in the working position and the belt conveyor 4 is in the open state, the belt conveyor 4 can overlap with the support frame 12 to output the packages on the conveyor surface 44.

[0047] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the automatic cage-turning machine also includes a reset sensor 94 installed on the base frame 1. When the cage frame 3 is in the initial position, the cage frame 3 engages with the reset sensor 94; when the cage frame 3 leaves the initial position, the cage frame 3 separates from the reset sensor 94. After the package output is completed, the first hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the cage frame 3 to rotate back to the initial position. When the cage frame 3 engages with the reset sensor 94, the reset sensor 94 outputs a fifth signal, thereby controlling the first hydraulic cylinder 5 to stop working.

[0048] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 5, the cage frame 3 includes a first support 31, a second support 32, a top support 33, and a bottom support 34. The first support 31 and the second support 32 are arranged opposite each other along a first direction (left-right direction in the figures). The top support 33 is connected to the top of both the first support 31 and the second support 32, and the bottom support 34 is connected to the bottom of both the first support 31 and the second support 32. The bottom support 34 is used to support the cage 20. A first opening 37, a receiving space 36, and a second opening 38 are formed between the first support 31, the second support 32, the top support 33, and the bottom support 34. Along a second direction (front-back direction in the figures), the first opening 37, the receiving space 36, and the second opening 38 are arranged sequentially, and the first and second directions are perpendicular. The cage 20 is pushed into the receiving space 36 through the first opening 37 and supported by the bottom support 34. Optionally, the cage frame 3 further includes two first connecting shafts 35, which are fixedly connected to the first support 31 and the second support 32 respectively, and are located adjacent to the second opening 38; the automatic cage turning machine includes two first hydraulic cylinders 5, one end of the cylinder body of the two first hydraulic cylinders 5 is rotatably connected to the base frame 1, and the piston rods of the two first hydraulic cylinders 5 are rotatably connected to the two first connecting shafts 35 respectively. The two first hydraulic cylinders 5 simultaneously drive the cage frame 3 to rotate, making the cage frame 3 rotate more smoothly and stably supported in the working position.

[0049] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG6, the bottom support 34 includes a crossbeam 341 and an insert plate 342. The crossbeam 341 is located at the bottom of the second opening 38, and its two ends are connected to the first support 31 and the second support 32, respectively. The first end of the insert plate 342 is connected to the middle of the crossbeam 341, and the second end of the insert plate 342 extends toward the first opening 37. The insert plate 342 is used to insert between the rollers at the bottom of the cage car 20. Rollers are distributed at the four corners of the bottom of the cage car 20. When the cage car 20 is pushed into the receiving space 36, the insert plate 342 is inserted between the two rollers into the bottom of the cage car 20. When the cage car frame 3 rotates, the insert plate 342 lifts the cage car 20. The above arrangement facilitates loading and unloading of the cage car 20. Optionally, both the first support 31 and the second support 32 are fixed with bushings 39. The bushings 39 on the first support 31 and the second support 32 are sleeved on the main shaft 2, so that the cage car frame 3 can rotate around the main shaft 2.

[0050] Optionally, as shown in Figures 5 and 6, the automatic cage-turning machine further includes a striking assembly 8. The striking assembly 8 includes a third hydraulic cylinder 81 and a striking plate 82. The striking plate 82 is hinged to the cage frame 3 and can rotate relative to the cage frame 3. The striking plate 82 is used to strike the cage 20. The third hydraulic cylinder 81 is connected between the striking plate 82 and the cage frame 3 and is used to drive the striking plate 82 to rotate. In this embodiment, by striking the cage 20 with the striking assembly 8, the packages inside the cage 20 can be made to fall onto the conveying surface 44. Specifically, one end of the striking plate 82 is hinged to the cage frame 3 through a hinge shaft 83; the cylinder body of the third hydraulic cylinder 81 is fixedly connected to the cage frame 3, and the piston rod of the third hydraulic cylinder 81 is hinged to the striking plate 82. When the piston rod extends or retracts, it drives the striking plate 82 to strike the cage 20 in the receiving space 36.

[0051] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic cage turning machine, characterized in that, The system includes a base frame (1), a main shaft (2), a cage car frame (3), a belt conveyor (4), a first hydraulic cylinder (5), and a second hydraulic cylinder (6). The main shaft (2) is mounted on the base frame (1). The cage car frame (3) and the belt conveyor (4) are both sleeved on the main shaft (2) and can rotate relative to the base frame (1) around the main shaft (2). The cage car frame (3) is provided with a receiving space (36) and a first opening (37) and a second opening (38) that are both connected to the receiving space (36). The receiving space (36) is used to receive the cage car (20). The first opening (37) is used to allow the cage car (20) to enter the receiving space (36). The second opening (38) is used to allow the packages inside the cage car (20) to be poured out. The belt conveyor (4) includes a conveying surface (44). 4) When rotating relative to the base frame (1), it has a closed state and an open state. When the belt conveyor (4) is in the closed state, the conveying surface (44) closes the second opening (38). When the belt conveyor (4) is in the open state, the conveying surface (44) is set at an acute angle with the cage frame (3). The conveying surface (44) is used to support and convey the package poured out from the second opening (38). The first hydraulic cylinder (5) is connected between the base frame (1) and the cage frame (3). The first hydraulic cylinder (5) is used to drive the cage frame (3) to rotate relative to the base frame (1). The second hydraulic cylinder (6) is connected between the base frame (1) and the belt conveyor (4). The second hydraulic cylinder (6) is used to drive the belt conveyor (4) to rotate relative to the base frame (1).

2. The automatic cage turning machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cage frame (3) has an initial position and a working position. When the cage frame (3) is in the initial position, the cage frame (3) is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, and the first opening (37) and the second opening (38) are opposite each other in the horizontal direction. When the cage frame (3) is in the working position, the cage frame (3) is set at an acute angle to the horizontal plane. The first hydraulic cylinder (5) is configured to drive the cage frame (3) to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder (6) is configured to keep the belt conveyor (4) in the closed state when the first hydraulic cylinder (5) drives the cage frame (3) to rotate to the initial position or the working position. The second hydraulic cylinder (6) is also configured to drive the belt conveyor (4) to rotate to the open state or the closed state when the cage frame (3) is in the working position.

3. The automatic cage turning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic cage turning machine also includes a detection component, which includes a closure detection sensor (93) and a detection element. The closure detection sensor (93) is installed on one of the cage frame (3) and the belt conveyor (4), and the detection element is installed on the other of the cage frame (3) and the belt conveyor (4). When the belt conveyor (4) is in the closed state, the detection element cooperates with the closure detection sensor (93). When the belt conveyor (4) is in the open state, the detection element separates from the closure detection sensor (93).

4. The automatic cage turning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic cage turning machine also includes a first positioning sensor (91) installed on the base frame (1). When the cage frame (3) is in the working position, the cage frame (3) cooperates with the first positioning sensor (91). When the cage frame (3) leaves the working position, the cage frame (3) separates from the first positioning sensor (91).

5. The automatic cage turning machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The belt conveyor (4) includes a frame (41), a first belt conveyor (42), and a second belt conveyor (43). The first belt conveyor (42) and the second belt conveyor (43) are both fixed to the frame (41). The frame (41) is rotatably sleeved on the main shaft (2). The first belt conveyor (42) includes a first conveying surface, and the second belt conveyor (43) includes a second conveying surface. The first conveying surface and the second conveying surface together form the conveying surface (44). When the cage frame (3) is in the initial position and the belt conveyor (4) is in the closed state, the first conveying surface and the second conveying surface are arranged sequentially from bottom to top along the horizontal direction. The distance between the first conveying surface and the first opening (37) is less than the distance between the second conveying surface and the first opening (37).

6. The automatic cage turning machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base frame (1) includes a base frame (11) and a support frame (12) vertically connected to the base frame (11). The main shaft (2) is mounted on the base frame (11). The automatic cage turning machine also includes a second positioning sensor (92), which is mounted on the support frame (12). When the cage frame (3) is in the working position and the belt conveyor (4) is in the open state, the frame (41) overlaps with the support frame (12), and the frame (41) cooperates with the second positioning sensor (92).

7. The automatic dumping machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic cage turning machine also includes a reset sensor (94) installed on the base frame (1). When the cage frame (3) is in the initial position, the cage frame (3) cooperates with the reset sensor (94). When the cage frame (3) leaves the initial position, the cage frame (3) separates from the reset sensor (94).

8. The automatic cage turning machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The cage frame (3) includes a first support (31), a second support (32), a top support (33), and a bottom support (34). The first support (31) and the second support (32) are arranged opposite each other along a first direction. The top support (33) is connected to the top of both the first support (31) and the second support (32). The bottom support (34) is connected to the bottom of both the first support (31) and the second support (32). The bottom support (34) is used to support the cage (20). The first opening (37), the accommodating space (36), and the second opening (38) are formed between the first support (31), the second support (32), the top support (33), and the bottom support (34). Along a second direction, the first opening (37), the accommodating space (36), and the second opening (38) are arranged in sequence. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

9. The automatic dumping machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom support (34) includes a crossbeam (341) and a insert plate (342). The crossbeam (341) is located at the bottom of the second opening (38), and both ends of the crossbeam (341) are connected to the first support (31) and the second support (32) respectively. The first end of the insert plate (342) is connected to the middle of the crossbeam (341), and the second end of the insert plate (342) extends toward the first opening (37). The insert plate (342) is used to insert between the rollers at the bottom of the cage car (20).

10. The automatic dump bin of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The automatic cage turning machine also includes a beating assembly (8), which includes a third hydraulic cylinder (81) and a beating plate (82). The beating plate (82) is hinged to the cage frame (3) and can rotate relative to the cage frame (3). The beating plate (82) is used to beat the cage (20). The third hydraulic cylinder (81) is connected between the beating plate (82) and the cage frame (3) and is used to drive the beating plate (82) to rotate.

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