Molded tile racking system
By designing a molded tile mounting system, the automated transfer of molded tiles is achieved using suction cups and a drive mechanism, which solves the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency caused by manual transfer, improves production efficiency and reduces damage rate.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NANTONG XINKE CERAMICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
Currently, the transfer process of molded tiles after they are ejected from the stamping machine relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor intensity, low efficiency, and high damage rate.
A molded tile loading system was designed, including a conveyor belt, a molded tile loading device, and a drying rack. The system utilizes suction cups and a drive mechanism to achieve automated transfer of molded tiles, and uses baffles to control the amount of tile blanks being transported to prevent accumulation or falling.
It has enabled automated transfer of molded tiles, improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity and damage rate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tile production equipment technology, and in particular to a molded tile mounting system. Background Technology
[0002] Clay tiles, also known as red tiles, are produced through processes including clay refining, extrusion, cutting, stamping, and drying. Currently, the extrusion, cutting, and stamping of clay tile blanks are automated. In this automated production, the cut clay blanks are continuously conveyed by a conveyor line, with multiple stamping machines used in conjunction with this line to match the cutting efficiency. After stamping, the clay blanks are formed into molded tiles. To save labor, currently, molded tiles are often transferred from the stamping machine to another conveyor line using a simple robotic arm. Freshly stamped tile blanks still have a high moisture content and are relatively soft. Currently, the transfer of molded tiles is mostly done manually, resulting in a large workload, high labor intensity, low efficiency, and a high damage rate. Summary of the Invention
[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a molded tile mounting system.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a molded tile mounting system, comprising a conveyor belt, a molded tile mounting device, and a drying rack. The molded tile mounting device is mounted downstream of the conveyor belt, and a drying rack is provided at the end of the molded tile mounting device. A baffle is provided at the end of the conveyor belt in front of the molded tile mounting device. The molded tile mounting device includes a reciprocating guide rail fixed on a base along the direction of the conveyor belt movement. A mounting slide is slidably mounted on the reciprocating guide rail. A reciprocating drive mechanism is provided between the mounting slide and the base. A lifting guide rail is vertically fixed on the mounting slide. A mounting suction cup is slidably mounted on the lifting guide rail. A lifting drive mechanism is provided between the mounting suction cup and the mounting slide.
[0005] Preferably, a support plate is vertically fixed to the lower half of the baffle. The support plate is connected to the piston end of the lifting cylinder. A connecting rod is fixed to the side of the support plate near the bracket. The connecting rod is a round rod. Support blocks are provided at both ends of the connecting rod. The support blocks are fixed to the upper side wall of the bracket. A fixing block is provided on the lower side wall of the bracket. The fixing block is connected to the non-piston end of the lifting cylinder.
[0006] Preferably, a conveyor belt drive motor is fixed to the end sidewall of the conveyor belt, and an infrared sensor is fixed to the top of the conveyor belt drive motor.
[0007] Preferably, an attitude corrector is mounted on the conveyor belt, the attitude corrector including a plurality of correction guide blocks arranged perpendicular to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt, and the front end of the correction guide block is provided with a guide slope.
[0008] Preferably, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor fixed on the top surface of the upper frame slide, the lifting drive motor is connected to a first rotating shaft, the left and right ends of the first rotating shaft are connected to first transmission wheels, the first transmission wheels are provided with a first transmission belt with meshing teeth, one end of the first transmission belt is connected to the upper frame suction cup, and the other end of the first transmission belt is fixed with a counterweight.
[0009] Preferably, the reciprocating drive mechanism includes a reciprocating drive motor fixed to the rear side wall of the base. The reciprocating drive motor is connected to a second rotating shaft. Both ends of the second rotating shaft are connected to second transmission wheels. The second transmission wheels are provided with a second transmission belt with meshing teeth. A connecting block is fixed on the second transmission belt. The side wall of the connecting block is fixed to the inner side wall of the upper frame slide.
[0010] Preferably, the drying rack is provided with wheels at the bottom, the wheels are provided with tracks at the bottom, and the outer sides of the two corners of the bottom of the drying rack or the outer sides of the wheels are provided with reflective coatings. The front wall of the base of the molded tile mounting device is fixed with photoelectric sensors corresponding to the reflective coatings.
[0011] Preferably, the bracket has fixed feet at all four corners of its bottom.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model can pick up molded tiles on the conveyor belt and place molded tiles at multiple heights on the drying rack, realizing the simultaneous transfer of multiple molded tiles and improving the production efficiency of molded tiles; the baffle can block the molded tiles in front of the molded tile mounting device when the number of molded tiles on the conveyor belt below the molded tile mounting device has reached the number that the molded tile mounting device can pick up at one time, preventing the conveyed molded tiles from piling up together or the molded tiles in front from being pushed to the ground. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0014] Figure 2 This is a top view of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view (AA) of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0016] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of section B of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle structure of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the counterweight structure of the molded tile mounting system of this utility model.
[0019] Figure Descriptions: 1. Conveyor belt; 11. Conveyor belt drive motor; 12. Infrared sensor; 2. Attitude corrector; 21. Correction guide block; 22. Guide ramp; 3. Baffle; 31. Lifting cylinder; 32. Fixing block; 33. Support block; 34. Support plate; 35. Connecting rod; 4. Molded tile mounting device; 41. Lifting drive mechanism; 411. Lifting drive motor; 412. First rotating shaft; 413. First transmission wheel; 41 4. First conveyor belt; 415. Counterweight; 42. Lifting guide rail; 43. Reciprocating drive mechanism; 431. Reciprocating drive motor; 432. Second rotating shaft; 433. Second transmission wheel; 434. Second conveyor belt; 435. Connecting block; 44. Reciprocating guide rail; 45. Upper shelf suction cup; 46. Upper shelf slide; 47. Base; 48. Photoelectric sensor; 5. Bracket; 51. Support leg; 6. Drying rack; 61. Wheel; 62. Track. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To provide a better understanding of the purpose, structure, features, and functions of this utility model, detailed descriptions are provided below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0021] Please refer to the reference. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 An embodiment of the present invention provides a molding tile mounting system, comprising a conveyor belt 1, a molding tile mounting device 4, and a drying rack 6. The molding tile mounting device 4 is mounted downstream of the conveyor belt 1, and the drying rack 6 is provided at the end of the molding tile mounting device 4. A baffle 3 is provided at the end of the conveyor belt 1 in front of the molding tile mounting device 4. The molding tile mounting device 4 includes a reciprocating guide rail 44 fixed on a base 47 along the movement direction of the conveyor belt 1. A mounting slide 46 is slidably mounted on the reciprocating guide rail 44. A reciprocating drive mechanism 43 is provided between the mounting slide 46 and the base 47. A lifting guide rail 42 is vertically fixed on the mounting slide 46. A mounting suction cup 45 is slidably mounted on the lifting guide rail 42. A lifting drive mechanism 41 is provided between the mounting suction cup 45 and the mounting slide 46.
[0022] The upper suction cup 45 moves up and down along the lifting guide rail 42, and the upper slide 46 moves back and forth along the reciprocating guide rail 44 to pick up the molded tiles on the conveyor belt 1. The molded tiles are placed at multiple heights on the drying rack 6. When the number of molded tiles on the conveyor belt below the molded tile mounting device has reached the number that the molded tile mounting device can pick up at one time, the baffle 3 can block the molded tiles in front of the molded tile mounting device to prevent the conveyed molded tiles from piling up together or the molded tiles in front from being pushed to the ground.
[0023] In one embodiment, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a support plate 34 is vertically fixed to the lower half of the baffle 3. The support plate 34 is connected to the piston end of the lifting cylinder 31. A connecting rod 35 is fixed to the side of the support plate 34 near the bracket 5. The connecting rod 35 is a round rod. Support blocks 33 are provided at both ends of the connecting rod 35. The support blocks 33 are fixed to the upper side wall of the bracket 5. A fixing block 32 is provided on the lower side wall of the bracket 5. The fixing block 32 is connected to the non-piston end of the lifting cylinder 31.
[0024] The lifting cylinder 31 pushes the baffle 3 to rise and fall. When the number of molded tiles in front is insufficient, it lowers to allow the molded tiles to enter the conveyor belt 1 below the molded tile mounting device 4. Then the baffle is raised and remains stationary when the number of molded tiles in front is sufficient. The fixing block 32 serves to fix the lifting cylinder 31. The support block 33 has a through hole, and the connecting rod 35 passes through the through hole. The baffle 3 moves with the lifting cylinder 31 and the connecting rod 35 rotates to achieve lifting and lowering.
[0025] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, a conveyor belt drive motor 11 is fixed to the side wall at the end of the conveyor belt 1, and an infrared sensor 12 is fixed to the top of the conveyor belt drive motor 11. The infrared sensor 12 can sense the position of the molded tile, which facilitates the control of the conveying and stopping of the conveyor belt 1.
[0026] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, an attitude corrector 2 is mounted on the conveyor belt 1. The attitude corrector 2 is mounted on the conveyor belt 1 to fix the conveyor belt 1 and prevent the conveyor belt 1 from running off-track and falling off. The attitude corrector 2 includes a number of correction guide blocks 21 arranged perpendicular to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt 1. The front end of the correction guide block 21 is provided with a guide slope 22. The guide slope 22 allows the molded tile sent by the conveyor belt 1 to smoothly enter the correction guide gap. At the correction guide gap, the attitude correction is completed by the rigid guidance of two adjacent correction guide blocks 21. The width of the correction guide gap is equal to the width of the molded tile.
[0027] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, the lifting drive mechanism 41 includes a lifting drive motor 411 fixed on the top surface of the upper slide 46. The lifting drive motor 411 is connected to a first rotating shaft 412. Both ends of the first rotating shaft 412 are connected to first transmission wheels 413. The first transmission wheels 413 are provided with a first transmission belt 414 with meshing teeth. One end of the first transmission belt 414 is connected to the upper suction cup 45. The other end of the first transmission belt 414 is fixed with a counterweight 415. The counterweight 415 serves to tighten the first transmission belt 414 and act as a counterweight. The lifting drive motor 411 drives the first transmission wheel 413 to rotate, thereby moving the first transmission belt 414 and realizing the up and down movement of the upper suction cup 45.
[0028] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the reciprocating drive mechanism 43 includes a reciprocating drive motor 431 fixed to the rear side wall of the base 47. The reciprocating drive motor 431 is connected to a second rotating shaft 432. The left and right ends of the second rotating shaft 432 are connected to second transmission wheels 433. The second transmission wheels 433 are provided with a meshing second transmission belt 434. A connecting block 435 is fixed on the second transmission belt 434. The side wall of the connecting block 435 is fixed to the inner side wall of the upper frame slide 46. The reciprocating drive motor 431 drives the second transmission wheel 433 to rotate, which drives the second transmission belt 434 to move. The connecting block 435 causes the upper frame slide 46 to move back and forth with the second transmission belt 434.
[0029] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the drying rack 6 is provided with wheels 61 at the bottom, and the wheels 61 are provided with tracks 62 at the bottom. The outer sides of the two corners at the bottom of the drying rack 6 or the outer sides of the wheels 61 are provided with reflective coatings. The front wall of the base 47 of the molded tile mounting device 4 is fixed with photoelectric sensors 48 corresponding to the reflective coatings. When the photoelectric sensors 48 sense the reflective coatings, they can accurately control the position of the drying rack 6, ensuring that the molded tiles can be accurately placed on the drying rack 6.
[0030] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bracket 5 has four fixed feet 51 at the bottom corners to ensure that the equipment is in a horizontal position.
[0031] Usage: Combine Figures 1-6 As shown, the molded tile moves backward after being corrected by the attitude corrector 2. The position of the molded tile is sensed by the infrared sensor 12. When there are enough molded tiles in front, it remains stationary. When there are not enough molded tiles in front, it descends, allowing the molded tile to enter the conveyor belt 1 below the molded tile mounting device 4. Then, the baffle is raised, and the lifting drive motor 411 drives the first transmission wheel 413 to rotate, driving the first transmission belt 414 to move, realizing the up and down movement of the mounting suction cup 45. The reciprocating drive motor 431 drives the second transmission wheel 433 to rotate, driving the second transmission belt 434 to move. The connecting block 435 causes the mounting slide 46 to move back and forth with the second transmission belt 434, transferring the molded tile from the conveyor belt 1 to the drying rack 6.
[0032] This utility model has been described by the above-described embodiments; however, these embodiments are merely examples for implementing this utility model. It must be noted that the disclosed embodiments do not limit the scope of this utility model. Conversely, any modifications and refinements made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model are within the scope of patent protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A molded tile mounting system, characterized in that: The device includes a conveyor belt (1), a molded tile mounting device (4), and a drying rack (6). The molded tile mounting device (4) is mounted downstream of the conveyor belt (1). The drying rack (6) is located at the end of the molded tile mounting device (4). A baffle (3) is located at the end of the conveyor belt (1) in front of the molded tile mounting device (4). The molded tile mounting device (4) includes a reciprocating guide rail (44) fixed on a base (47) along the direction of movement of the conveyor belt (1). A mounting slide (46) is slidably mounted on the reciprocating guide rail (44). A reciprocating drive mechanism (43) is provided between the mounting slide (46) and the base (47). A lifting guide rail (42) is fixed vertically on the mounting slide (46). A mounting suction cup (45) is slidably mounted on the lifting guide rail (42). A lifting drive mechanism (41) is provided between the mounting suction cup (45) and the mounting slide (46).
2. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lower half of the baffle (3) is vertically fixed with a support plate (34). The support plate (34) is connected to the piston end of the lifting cylinder (31). The support plate (34) is fixed with a connecting rod (35) near the bracket (5). The connecting rod (35) is a round rod. Support blocks (33) are provided at both ends of the connecting rod (35). The support blocks (33) are fixed to the upper side wall of the bracket (5). A fixing block (32) is provided on the lower side wall of the bracket (5). The fixing block (32) is connected to the non-piston end of the lifting cylinder (31).
3. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt drive motor (11) is fixed to the side wall of the end of the conveyor belt (1), and the infrared sensor (12) is fixed to the top of the conveyor belt drive motor (11).
4. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: An attitude corrector (2) is mounted on the conveyor belt (1). The attitude corrector (2) includes several correction guide blocks (21) arranged perpendicular to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt (1). The front end of the correction guide block (21) is provided with a guide slope (22).
5. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism (41) includes a lifting drive motor (411) fixed on the top surface of the upper slide (46). The lifting drive motor (411) is connected to a first rotating shaft (412). Both ends of the first rotating shaft (412) are connected to a first transmission wheel (413). The first transmission wheel (413) is provided with a first transmission belt (414) that meshes with the gear. One end of the first transmission belt (414) is connected to the upper suction cup (45), and the other end of the first transmission belt (414) is fixed with a counterweight (415).
6. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The reciprocating drive mechanism (43) includes a reciprocating drive motor (431) fixed to the rear side wall of the base (47). The reciprocating drive motor (431) is connected to a second rotating shaft (432). The left and right ends of the second rotating shaft (432) are connected to second transmission wheels (433). The second transmission wheel (433) is provided with a meshing second transmission belt (434). A connecting block (435) is fixed on the second transmission belt (434). The side wall of the connecting block (435) is fixed to the inner side wall of the upper slide (46).
7. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drying rack (6) is provided with wheels (61) at the bottom, and the wheels (61) are provided with tracks (62) at the bottom. The outer sides of the two corners of the bottom of the drying rack (6) or the outer sides of the wheels (61) are provided with reflective coatings. The front wall of the base (47) of the molded tile mounting device (4) is fixed with photoelectric sensors (48) corresponding to the reflective coatings.
8. The molded tile mounting system as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (5) has four fixed feet (51) at the bottom corners.