Pipe storage device and pipe feeding equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pipe storage device and pipe feeding equipment, and the pipe storage device comprises a frame body; one end of the flexible belt is connected with the frame body; the driving assembly comprises a rotating shaft and a driving part, the other end of the flexible belt is connected with the rotating shaft, and the driving part drives the rotating shaft to rotate so as to drive the flexible belt to be tensioned or loosened; and the induction piece is used for detecting the state of the flexible belt. According to the embodiment of the utility model, the pipes can be stored and conveyed, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipe processing technology, and in particular to a pipe storage device and a pipe feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing automation, more and more pipe processing is using pipe feeding equipment to deliver pipes. However, in these technologies, pipe feeding equipment often lacks a storage device, requiring frequent manual loading, which affects production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a pipe storage device and a pipe feeding device, which can store and transport pipes, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0004] The pipe storage device proposed in this utility model includes: a frame;

[0005] A flexible strap, one end of which is connected to the frame;

[0006] A drive assembly, comprising a rotating shaft and a drive member, wherein the other end of the flexible belt is connected to the rotating shaft, and the drive member drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby causing the flexible belt to be tensioned or relaxed;

[0007] A sensor, used to detect the state of the flexible strip.

[0008] Optionally, the frame includes a first bracket, a connecting bracket, and a second bracket. Along the direction close to the drive assembly, the first bracket, the connecting bracket, and the second bracket are arranged sequentially. The connecting bracket connects the bottom end of the first bracket and the bottom end of the second bracket. The flexible strip is fixedly connected to the first bracket. The top end of the first bracket is provided with a first abutment member, and the flexible strip abuts against the first abutment member. The top end of the second bracket is provided with a second abutment member, and the flexible strip abuts against the second abutment member. The second abutment member is set lower than the first abutment member.

[0009] Optionally, the first abutment member has an arc shape, and the second abutment member includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the second bracket.

[0010] Optionally, the first abutment member is provided with two first limiting members, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip, and the flexible strip that abuts against the first abutment member is located between the two first limiting members. The second abutment member is provided with two second limiting members, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip, and the flexible strip that abuts against the first abutment member is located between the two second limiting members.

[0011] Optionally, the pipe storage device further includes a counterweight, which is sleeved on the flexible belt and located between the first support and the second support.

[0012] Optionally, the frame further includes a first support frame and a second support frame. The first support frame and the second support frame are both arranged vertically, the connecting frame is arranged horizontally, and the first support frame and the second support frame are arranged along a direction that makes an angle greater than zero with the vertical direction. The first support frame connects the first support frame and the connecting frame, and the second support frame connects the second support frame and the connecting frame. The first support frame and the second support frame are both located between the first support frame and the second support frame, and the first support frame and the second support frame are spaced apart.

[0013] Optionally, the frame further includes a third limiting member, which is disposed on the side of the second support away from the first support, and the third limiting member and the second support form a limiting channel for the flexible belt to pass through.

[0014] Optionally, the sensing element includes a lead screw, a first slider, a connector, a slide rail, a second slider, and a photoelectric device. The lead screw is connected to the driving element. The first slider is disposed on the lead screw, and the second slider is disposed on the slide rail. The setting direction of the slide rail is parallel to the setting direction of the lead screw. The connector connects the first slider and the second slider. The photoelectric device is used to detect the position of the first slider on the lead screw.

[0015] Optionally, the pipe storage device further includes a drive shaft, a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt. The drive shaft drives the drive component and the rotating shaft. The first synchronous pulley is mounted on the drive shaft, and the second synchronous pulley is mounted on the lead screw. The first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by the synchronous belt.

[0016] This utility model also proposes a pipe feeding device, including a pipe storage device as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0017] The pipe storage device and pipe feeding equipment provided in this embodiment of the utility model store pipes on a relaxed flexible belt. When pipes need to be transported, the driving component drives the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft winds the flexible belt, causing the flexible belt to gradually tighten, so that the pipes stored on the flexible belt roll off the flexible belt, thus realizing the transport of pipes. In addition, the flexible belt can adapt to pipes of different sizes and shapes, meet the storage and transport needs of different pipes, and reduce storage costs. Furthermore, the sensing component can detect the state of the flexible belt and promptly detect whether the driving component drives the rotating shaft to wind too much or too little flexible belt, ensuring the pipe storage effect and reducing the probability of the flexible belt breaking. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the pipe material storage device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the pipe material storage device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the pipe material storage device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the pipe material storage device of this utility model;

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] Pipe storage device 100;

[0026] Frame 10, first bracket 11, first abutting member 111, first limiting member 113, connecting frame 13, second bracket 15, second abutting member 151, rotating shaft 1511, second limiting member 153, first support frame 17, second support frame 18, third limiting member 19, limiting channel 191;

[0027] Flexible belt 20;

[0028] Drive assembly 30, rotating shaft 31, drive component 33;

[0029] 40. Sensor, 41. Lead screw, 43. First slider, 45. Connector, 46. Slide rail, 47. Second slider, 49. Photoelectric device;

[0030] Counterweight 50;

[0031] Drive shaft 61, first synchronous pulley 63, second synchronous pulley 65, synchronous belt 67;

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0035] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This utility model provides a pipe storage device 100, including a frame 10, a flexible belt 20, a drive assembly 30, and a sensor 40. One end of the flexible belt 20 is connected to the frame 10. The drive assembly 30 includes a rotating shaft 31 and a drive member 33. The other end of the flexible belt 20 is connected to the rotating shaft 31, and the drive member 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate, thereby tensioning or relaxing the flexible belt 20. The sensor 40 is used to detect the state of the flexible belt 20.

[0039] In this embodiment of the invention, the tubing is stored on a relaxed flexible belt 20. When the tubing needs to be transported, the drive unit 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 31 winds the flexible belt 20, causing the flexible belt 20 to gradually tighten, so that the tubing stored on the flexible belt 20 rolls off the flexible belt 20, thus realizing the transport of the tubing. In addition, the flexible belt 20 can adapt to tubing of different sizes and shapes, meet the storage and transport needs of different tubing, and reduce storage costs. Furthermore, the sensor 40 can detect the state of the flexible belt 20 and promptly detect situations where the drive unit 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to wind too much or too little of the flexible belt 20, ensuring the tubing storage effect and reducing the probability of the flexible belt 20 breaking.

[0040] Specifically, the frame 10 is used to support the flexible belt 20. Understandably, the frame 10 may be provided with a receiving groove, in which the relaxed flexible belt 20 can be located to store the pipe.

[0041] There are many ways to connect one end of the flexible strip 20 to the frame 10. The flexible strip 20 can be placed at one end of the frame 10 by winding, knotting or other means, and the connection between the flexible strip 20 and the frame 10 can be achieved by the friction between the flexible strip 20 and the frame 10. Alternatively, the pipe storage device 100 can be provided with two clamps, each clamping one end of the flexible strip 20, and the two clamps can be bolted to the frame 10. This application will not list them all.

[0042] Understandably, when the drive member 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate to wind or unwind the flexible belt 20, the end of the flexible belt 20 connected to the frame 10 remains stationary. Thus, when the rotating shaft 31 winds more flexible belt 20, the flexible belt 20 is taut, and when the rotating shaft 31 winds less flexible belt 20 or does not wind the flexible belt 20, the flexible belt 20 is unwinding.

[0043] There are many types of driving components 33, which may include motors, rotary cylinders, etc., and this application does not impose any specific limitations. It is understood that the rotating shaft 31 can be directly connected to the output shaft of the driving component 33, or the rotating shaft 31 can be indirectly connected to the output shaft of the driving component 33, and this application does not impose any specific limitations.

[0044] The rotating shaft 31 is used to wind or unwind the flexible belt 20 under the drive of the driving member 33. It is understood that the rotating shaft 31 may have two rotation limiting members arranged sequentially along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible belt 20, with the flexible belt 20 located between the two rotation limiting members. This prevents the flexible belt 20 from detaching from the rotating shaft 31, ensuring efficient material storage and conveying.

[0045] The sensor 40 is used to detect the state of the flexible belt 20, preventing the flexible belt 20 from breaking or the rotating shaft 31 from being damaged due to the rotating shaft 31 winding around too much of the flexible belt 20, and also preventing the rotating shaft 31 from winding around too little of the flexible belt 20, which increases the time required for conveying the pipe. It is understood that the sensor 40 can perform many detection methods. The sensor 40 can be used to detect the driving direction and driving time of the drive unit 33, the distance between the flexible belt 20 and the bottom of the frame 10, and the thickness of the flexible belt 20 on the rotating shaft 31. The sensor 40 only needs to detect whether the rotating shaft 31 has wound around too much or too little of the flexible belt 20; this application does not impose specific limitations. It is understood that the sensor 40 may include a rangefinder, a controller communicatively connected to the drive unit 33, etc.; this application does not impose specific limitations.

[0046] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In this embodiment of the present invention, the frame 10 includes a first support 11, a connecting frame 13, and a second support 15. Along the direction close to the drive assembly 30, the first support 11, the connecting frame 13, and the second support 15 are arranged in sequence. The connecting frame 13 connects the bottom end of the first support 11 and the bottom end of the second support 15. The flexible strip 20 is fixedly connected to the first support 11. The top end of the first support 11 is provided with a first abutting member 111, and the flexible strip 20 abuts against the first abutting member 111. The top end of the second support 15 is provided with a second abutting member 151, and the flexible strip 20 abuts against the second abutting member 151. The second abutting member 151 is set lower than the first abutting member 111.

[0047] Thus, the first abutting member 111 and the second abutting member 151 respectively abut and limit the flexible belt 20. When the flexible belt 20 is tensioned, the second abutting member 151 is lower than the first abutting member 111, so that the flexible belt 20 forms a slope under the support of the first abutting member 111 and the second abutting member 151, guiding the movement of the pipe and completing the output pipe.

[0048] It is understandable that one end of the flexible strip 20 can be connected to the first abutment 111, and one end of the flexible strip 20 can also be connected to the first bracket 11 and spaced apart from the first abutment 111. This application does not impose any specific restrictions.

[0049] Understandably, when the flexible belt 20 is relaxed, it can hang down between the first support 11 and the second support 15, thereby storing the pipe in the space formed by the first support 11, the connecting frame 13 and the second support 15.

[0050] For further details, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The first abutment 111 is arc-shaped, and the second abutment 151 includes a rotating shaft 1511, which is rotatably connected to the second bracket 15.

[0051] Thus, the flexible belt 20 abuts against the second abutting member 151 through the rotating shaft 1511. When the rotating shaft 31 drives the flexible belt 20 to move, the rotating shaft 1511 can rotate together with the flexible belt 20, thereby supporting the flexible belt 20 while reducing the friction force that the flexible belt 20 needs to overcome to move.

[0052] Understandably, the flexible belt 20 does not need to move relative to the first abutment 111, so the first abutment 111 can only be arc-shaped to reduce the first abutment 111 from rubbing against the flexible belt 20 and affecting the service life of the flexible belt 20.

[0053] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment of the present invention, the first abutting member 111 is provided with two first limiting members 113, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip 20. The flexible strip 20 that abuts against the first abutting member 111 is located between the two first limiting members 113. The second abutting member 151 is provided with two second limiting members 153, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip 20. The flexible strip 20 that abuts against the first abutting member 111 is located between the two second limiting members 153.

[0054] Thus, the two first limiting members 113 can limit the flexible belt 20, preventing the flexible belt 20 from detaching from the first abutting member 111, and the two second limiting members 153 can limit the flexible belt 20, preventing the flexible belt 20 from detaching from the second abutting member 151.

[0055] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment of the utility model, the pipe storage device 100 further includes a counterweight 50, which is sleeved on the flexible belt 20 and located between the first support 11 and the second support 15.

[0056] Thus, the counterweight 50 can provide a certain amount of gravity to the flexible belt 20, ensuring that the relaxed flexible belt 20 can remain drooping under the action of the counterweight 50, thereby ensuring that the flexible belt 20 can maintain its fit and contact with the first abutting member 111 and the second abutting member 151 even when no pipe is stored.

[0057] Understandably, in one embodiment, the counterweight 50 includes a first clamping plate and a second clamping plate, which together clamp the flexible belt 20. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are connected by screws. In this way, the counterweight 50 is fitted onto the flexible belt 20, achieving a simple and low-cost connection between the counterweight 50 and the flexible belt 20.

[0058] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3In this embodiment of the utility model, the frame 10 further includes a first support frame 17 and a second support frame 18. The first support 11 and the second support 15 are both arranged in the vertical direction, and the connecting frame 13 is arranged in the horizontal direction. The first support frame 17 and the second support frame 18 are arranged in a direction with an angle greater than zero with the vertical direction. The first support frame 17 connects the first support 11 and the connecting frame 13. The first support frame 17 and the second support frame 18 are both located between the first support 11 and the second support 15. The second support frame 18 connects the second support 15 and the connecting frame 13. The first support frame 17 and the second support frame 18 are arranged at intervals.

[0059] Thus, the first support frame 17 and the second support frame 18 can improve the stability and strength of the frame 10 and better store and support the pipes. In addition, the flexible strip 20 hangs down naturally, and the bottom of the flexible strip 20 is arc-shaped. The first support frame 17 is inclined to connect the first bracket 11 and the connecting frame 13, and the second support frame 18 is inclined to connect the second bracket 15 and the connecting frame 13. While strengthening the strength, the first support frame 17 and the second support frame 18 can also make the bottom of the frame 10 fit more closely to the flexible strip 20, providing good support for the flexible strip 20.

[0060] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment of the utility model, the frame 10 also includes a third limiting member 19. The third limiting member 19 is disposed on the side of the second support 15 away from the first support 11. The third limiting member 19 and the second support 15 surround each other to form a limiting channel 191 for the flexible belt 20 to pass through.

[0061] In this way, the flexible strip 20 can be further limited to ensure that the flexible strip 20 fits the second abutment 151.

[0062] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment of the present invention, the sensing element 40 includes a lead screw 41, a first slider 43, a connecting member 45, a slide rail 46, a second slider 47, and a photoelectric device 49. The lead screw 41 is connected to the driving member 33. The first slider 43 is disposed on the lead screw 41, and the second slider 47 is disposed on the slide rail 46. The setting direction of the slide rail 46 is parallel to the setting direction of the lead screw 41. The connecting member 45 connects the first slider 43 and the second slider 47. The photoelectric device 49 is used to detect the position of the first slider 43 on the lead screw 41.

[0063] In this way, the optoelectronic device 49 can detect the position of the first slider 43 on the lead screw 41, detect the rotation of the rotating shaft 31 driven by the drive component 33, and thus detect the winding of the flexible belt 20 on the rotating shaft 31. This provides a basis for avoiding the problem of the flexible belt 20 being too loose and thus prolonging the feeding time, and also provides a basis for avoiding the problem of the flexible belt 20 being too tight and thus reducing the service life of the flexible belt 20, rotating shaft 31 and other structures.

[0064] Specifically, while the drive member 33 drives the rotating shaft 31 to rotate, the lead screw 41 rotates together, causing the first slider 43 on the lead screw 41 to move along the lead screw 41. The connecting member 45 connects the first slider 43 and the second slider 47. The second slider 47 slides together with the first slider 43. The second slider 47 limits the first slider 43 to prevent the first slider 43 from rotating when it moves along the lead screw 41. By measuring the position of the first slider 43 on the lead screw 41, the rotation status of the drive member 33 driving the rotating shaft 31 can be obtained, thereby limiting the drive member 33.

[0065] Understandably, the optoelectronic device 49 may include a positive position, a negative position, and a zero position, with the positive and negative positions respectively located at both ends of the lead screw 41. Thus, when the first slider 43 slides to the positive or negative position, the control drive 33 stops driving, and the zero position is used for convenient calibration.

[0066] For further details, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The pipe storage device 100 also includes a drive shaft 61, a first synchronous pulley 63, a second synchronous pulley 65, and a synchronous belt 67. The drive shaft 61 is connected to the drive component 33 and the rotating shaft 31. The first synchronous pulley 63 is mounted on the drive shaft 61, and the second synchronous pulley 65 is mounted on the lead screw 41. The first synchronous pulley 63 and the second synchronous pulley 65 are connected by the synchronous belt 67.

[0067] In this way, the transmission connection between the lead screw 41 and the drive component 33 can be achieved in a simple structure.

[0068] Understandably, the pipe storage device 100 may include multiple rotating shafts 31, multiple frames 10, and multiple flexible belts 20. The rotating shafts 31, frames 10, and flexible belts 20 correspond one-to-one, and the multiple rotating shafts 31 are mounted on the transmission shaft 61. In this way, multiple flexible belts 20 can be wound synchronously, and it is also convenient to set up a driving member 33 to drive multiple flexible belts 20 at the same time.

[0069] This utility model embodiment also provides a pipe feeding device, which includes a pipe storage device 100. The specific structure of the pipe storage device 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this pipe feeding device adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments.

[0070] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A pipe material storage device, characterized in that, include: Frame; A flexible strap, one end of which is connected to the frame; A drive assembly, comprising a rotating shaft and a drive member, wherein the other end of the flexible belt is connected to the rotating shaft, and the drive member drives the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby causing the flexible belt to be tensioned or relaxed; A sensor, used to detect the state of the flexible strip.

2. The pipe storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes a first bracket, a connecting bracket, and a second bracket. Along the direction close to the drive assembly, the first bracket, the connecting bracket, and the second bracket are arranged sequentially. The connecting bracket connects the bottom end of the first bracket and the bottom end of the second bracket. The flexible strip is fixedly connected to the first bracket. The top end of the first bracket is provided with a first abutment member, and the flexible strip abuts against the first abutment member. The top end of the second bracket is provided with a second abutment member, and the flexible strip abuts against the second abutment member. The second abutment member is set lower than the first abutment member.

3. The pipe storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first abutment has an arc shape, and the second abutment includes a rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the second bracket.

4. The pipe storage device as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The first abutting member is provided with two first limiting members, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip. The flexible strip that abuts against the first abutting member is located between the two first limiting members. The second abutting member is provided with two second limiting members, which are spaced apart along the length direction perpendicular to the flexible strip. The flexible strip that abuts against the first abutting member is located between the two second limiting members.

5. The pipe storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pipe storage device also includes a counterweight, which is sleeved on the flexible belt and located between the first support and the second support.

6. The pipe storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The frame also includes a first support frame and a second support frame. The first support frame and the second support frame are both arranged vertically, and the connecting frame is arranged horizontally. The first support frame and the second support frame are arranged in a direction that makes an angle greater than zero with the vertical direction. The first support frame connects the first support frame and the connecting frame, and the second support frame connects the second support frame and the connecting frame. The first support frame and the second support frame are both located between the first support frame and the second support frame, and the first support frame and the second support frame are spaced apart.

7. The pipe storage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The frame also includes a third limiting member, which is located on the side of the second support away from the first support. The third limiting member and the second support form a limiting channel for the flexible belt to pass through.

8. The pipe storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing element includes a lead screw, a first slider, a connector, a slide rail, a second slider, and a photoelectric device. The lead screw is connected to the driving element. The first slider is disposed on the lead screw, and the second slider is disposed on the slide rail. The slide rail is set in a direction parallel to the direction of the lead screw. The connector connects the first slider and the second slider. The photoelectric device is used to detect the position of the first slider on the lead screw.

9. The pipe storage device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The pipe storage device further includes a drive shaft, a first synchronous pulley, a second synchronous pulley, and a synchronous belt. The drive shaft drives the drive component and the rotating shaft. The first synchronous pulley is mounted on the drive shaft, and the second synchronous pulley is mounted on the lead screw. The first synchronous pulley and the second synchronous pulley are connected by the synchronous belt.

10. A pipe feeding device, characterized in that, Includes the pipe storage device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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