Suspension type sorting and conveying device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of conveying lines, in particular to a suspension type sorting and conveying device which comprises an in-station conveying mechanism, an out-station conveying mechanism and a plurality of feeding storage mechanisms arranged between the in-station conveying mechanism and the out-station conveying mechanism. The in-station conveying mechanism is provided with a feed sorting mechanism matched with the feed storage mechanism, one end of the feed storage mechanism is connected with the feed sorting mechanism, and the other end of the feed storage mechanism is connected with the out-station conveying mechanism. The sorting mechanism is arranged, the products conveyed by the in-station conveying mechanism can be sorted according to classification requirements and are conveyed into the different feeding storage mechanisms to be temporarily stored, the products of different types can be conveniently and sequentially taken in the follow-up process, the taken products are rapidly conveyed to the corresponding workstations through the out-station conveying mechanism, and the working efficiency is improved. And manual sorting and carrying are not needed, so that the working efficiency is improved, the labor intensity is reduced, and the production cost is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveyor technology, specifically to a suspended sorting and conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Conveyor lines, also known as material handling lines or material conveying devices, primarily perform the task of transporting materials to various processing stations for corresponding production operations. They are widely used in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries. Depending on the type of material being transported, the specific type of conveyor line varies; common types include belt conveyors, roller conveyors, spiral conveyors, and overhead conveyors. In overhead conveyor lines, the carrier is typically suspended on a pre-set track, and a drive mechanism propels the carrier along the track, thus transporting the material on the carrier to the designated production station. In actual manufacturing, a product often involves multiple processes, and some products, even under the same design, may have variations. For example, in the clothing industry, the same style of garment may involve different colors, sizes, and other characteristics, potentially requiring different materials in different processes. This necessitates classifying products according to their different characteristics during production and sending different categories of products to the corresponding workstations for processing in the current stage. Currently, most overhead conveyor lines simply transport products. For example, the overhead conveyor chain disclosed in Chinese patent number 2020206553790 has a similar function. After these types of conveyor line products are transported to the work area, workers need to sort the products themselves, which is inefficient and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention provides a suspended sorting and conveying device.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following solution:

[0005] A suspended sorting and conveying device includes an inbound conveying mechanism, an outbound conveying mechanism, and a plurality of feeding and storage mechanisms disposed between the inbound and outbound conveying mechanisms. The inbound conveying mechanism is provided with a feeding and sorting mechanism that cooperates with the feeding and storage mechanisms. One end of the feeding and storage mechanism is connected to the feeding and sorting mechanism, and the other end of the feeding and storage mechanism is connected to the outbound conveying mechanism. The feeding and sorting mechanism includes a first sorting track, a second sorting track rotatably connected to one end of the first sorting track, and a sorting drive assembly for driving the second sorting track to rotate. The other end of the first sorting track is connected to the feeding and storage mechanisms.

[0006] Furthermore, the feeding and storage mechanism includes a storage track and a plurality of first blocking components for blocking materials. The plurality of first blocking components divide the storage track into a plurality of storage segments, and a sensing component for sensing materials is provided at the starting position of each storage segment.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding and sorting mechanism also includes a second blocking component. Both the first blocking component and the second blocking component include a first blocking bracket, a first blocking member rotatably connected to the first blocking bracket, and a first blocking cylinder disposed on the first blocking bracket for driving the first blocking member to rotate. The first blocking member of the first blocking component is located above the storage track, and the first blocking member of the second blocking component is located above the first sorting track.

[0008] Furthermore, the storage track is inclined, and the end of the storage track closer to the feeding and sorting mechanism is higher than the other end; a first lifting mechanism is connected between the storage track and the feeding and sorting mechanism, and a second lifting mechanism is connected between the storage track and the outgoing conveying mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, both the first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism include a lifting track, a housing disposed on the lifting track, a synchronous pulley assembly connected to the housing, a lifting block connected to the synchronous pulley assembly, and a lifting drive component disposed on the synchronous pulley assembly for driving the synchronous pulley assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, there are six feeding and storage mechanisms arranged side by side, and each feeding and storage mechanism is provided with three first blocking components.

[0011] Furthermore, the sensing component includes a sensing bracket and a first sensor disposed on the sensing bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the sorting drive assembly includes a sorting bracket, a sorting drive component connected to the sorting bracket, and a second sensor connected to the sorting bracket; the output end of the sorting drive component is connected to the second sorting track.

[0013] Furthermore, the suspended sorting and conveying device also includes several return material storage mechanisms connected between the inbound conveying mechanism and the outbound conveying mechanism, and the outbound conveying mechanism is provided with a return material sorting mechanism that cooperates with the return material storage mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, both the inbound and outbound conveying mechanisms include a track frame, a conveying track connected to the track frame, and a conveying and pushing assembly connected to the track frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0016] This utility model is equipped with a sorting mechanism, which can sort the products conveyed by the inbound conveyor according to the classification requirements and send them to different feeding storage mechanisms for temporary storage. This facilitates the orderly retrieval of different types of products in the future. The retrieved products are quickly transported to the corresponding workstations via the outbound conveyor, eliminating the need for manual sorting and handling, thus improving work efficiency, reducing labor intensity, and saving production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a suspended sorting and conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section A.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding and sorting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first lifting mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a side view diagram of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] The image includes:

[0023] 1. Inbound conveying mechanism, 11. Track bracket, 12. Conveying track, 13. Conveying push assembly, 2. Outbound conveying mechanism, 3. Feeding and storage mechanism, 31. Storage track, 32. First blocking assembly, 321. First blocking bracket, 322. First blocking component, 323. First blocking cylinder, 33. Sensing assembly, 331. First sensor, 332. Feeding and sorting mechanism, 4. First sorting track, 41. Second sorting track, 42. Sorting drive assembly, 43. Sorting bracket, 432. Second sensor, 433. Second blocking assembly, 44. First lifting mechanism, 5. Lifting track, 51. Housing, 52. Synchronous pulley assembly, 53. Lifting block, 54. Lifting drive component, 55. Second lifting mechanism, 6. Return storage mechanism, 7. Return sorting mechanism, 8. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of this utility model by those skilled in the art, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides a suspended sorting and conveying device, including an inbound conveying mechanism 1, an outbound conveying mechanism 2, and a plurality of feeding and storage mechanisms 3 disposed between the inbound conveying mechanism 1 and the outbound conveying mechanism 2. The inbound conveying mechanism 1 is provided with a feeding and sorting mechanism 4 that cooperates with the feeding and storage mechanisms 3. One end of the feeding and storage mechanism 3 is connected to the feeding and sorting mechanism, and the other end of the feeding and storage mechanism is connected to the outbound conveying mechanism 2. In this embodiment, each mechanism can be fixed in the required position by means of additional support frames, fixing frames, or other structures (also shown in the accompanying drawings). Such structures will not be described in detail below. The inbound conveyor 1 is used to transport products to be processed and send them into the feeding and sorting mechanism. Specifically, the products can be suspended on the inbound conveyor 1 by carriers. The carriers are equipped with electronic tags to record product information. Each feeding storage mechanism 3 is pre-set to store a certain type of product (taking clothing as an example, it can be set to store different sizes or different colors for each feeding storage mechanism 3). When the carrier arrives at the feeding storage mechanism 3 corresponding to its product type, it is guided into the corresponding feeding storage mechanism 3. The storage mechanism then sends the carriers into the outbound conveyor 2 in batches. The outbound conveyor 2 transports the carriers to the corresponding workstations for processing.

[0026] Both the inbound conveying mechanism 1 and the outbound conveying mechanism 2 include a track frame 11, a conveying track 12 connected to the track frame 11, and a conveying and pushing assembly 13 connected to the track frame 11. The conveying and pushing assembly 13 specifically includes a conveying chain connected to the track frame 11 and a push rod connected to the conveying chain for pushing the carrier along the conveying track 12.

[0027] The feeding and sorting mechanism 4 includes a first sorting track 41, a second sorting track 42 rotatably connected to one end of the first sorting track 41, and a sorting drive assembly 43 for driving the second sorting track 42 to rotate. The other end of the first sorting track 41 is connected to the feeding and storage mechanism 3. In this embodiment, the second sorting track 42 is arc-shaped. Under the drive of the sorting drive assembly 43, the second sorting track 42 can overlap the conveyor track 12. At this time, the carrier can be pushed into the second sorting track 42, and the carrier flows from the second sorting track 42 to the first sorting track 41, and then enters the feeding and storage mechanism 3.

[0028] The feeding and storage mechanism 3 includes a storage track 31 and a plurality of first blocking components 32 for blocking materials. The plurality of first blocking components divide the storage track 31 into a plurality of storage segments, and a sensing component 33 for sensing materials is provided at the starting position of each storage segment.

[0029] The storage track 31 is inclined, and the end of the storage track 31 closer to the feeding and sorting mechanism is higher than the other end, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 5 As shown, the height of the inbound feeding mechanism is lower than that of the outbound feeding mechanism, and the left end of the storage track 31 is higher than the right end. Simultaneously, the left end of the storage track 31 is higher than the inbound feeding mechanism, while the right end of the storage track 31 is lower than the outbound feeding mechanism. Once the carrier enters the storage track 31, it can flow to the other end under gravity. Due to the aforementioned height difference, a first lifting mechanism 5 connects the storage track 31 and the inbound sorting mechanism 4, and a second lifting mechanism 6 connects the storage track 31 and the outbound conveying mechanism 2.

[0030] The sensing component 33 includes a sensing bracket 331 and a first sensor 332 disposed on the sensing bracket 331. The first sensor 332 may be a photoelectric sensor for sensing the vehicle. Figure 1 For example, the feeding and storage mechanism 3 has three storage sections, defined sequentially from the inbound conveyor 1 side to the outbound conveyor 2 side as the first storage section, the second storage section, and the third storage section. After entering the storage track 31, the carriers flow to the third storage section. When the third storage section is full, the first sensor 332 at the beginning of the third storage section senses that the section is full. At this point, the first blocking component at that location blocks subsequent carriers, preventing them from continuing to flow to the third storage section. The same principle applies to other storage sections. The first blocking component 32 at the end of the storage track 31 can release the carriers one by one in an orderly manner according to the specific production rhythm, allowing the carriers to enter the outbound conveyor 2. Since the carriers will automatically flow to the outbound conveyor 2 under gravity, to avoid the weight of all carriers being compressed onto a single first blocking component 32, this embodiment sets up three storage sections to distribute the carriers. Thus, the carriers temporarily stored on the storage track 31 are divided into three parts, each supported by one of the three first blocking components 32, reducing the force on a single first blocking component 32 and preventing damage. In addition, in practice, the number of storage segments can be adjusted adaptively according to the actual weight of the products produced.

[0031] The feeding and sorting mechanism 4 further includes a second blocking assembly 44. Both the first blocking assembly 32 and the second blocking assembly 44 include a first blocking bracket 321, a first blocking member 322 rotatably connected to the first blocking bracket 321, and a first blocking cylinder 323 disposed on the first blocking bracket 321 for driving the first blocking member 322 to rotate. The first blocking member 322 of the first blocking assembly 32 is located above the storage track 31, and the first blocking member 322 of the second blocking assembly 44 is located above the first sorting track 41. Taking the first blocking assembly 32 as an example, when the first blocking cylinder 323 drives the first blocking member 322 to rotate, the first blocking member 322 approaches the storage track 31, blocking the flow of the carrier.

[0032] Both the first lifting mechanism 5 and the second lifting mechanism 6 include a lifting track 51, a housing 52 disposed on the lifting track 51, a synchronous pulley assembly 53 connected to the housing 52, a lifting block 54 connected to the synchronous pulley assembly 53, and a lifting drive component 55 disposed on the synchronous pulley assembly 53 for driving the synchronous pulley assembly 53. The lifting drive component 55 is a motor, and the lifting block 54 is specifically connected to the belt of the synchronous pulley; multiple lifting blocks 54 can be provided. When the synchronous pulley rotates under the drive of the lifting drive component 55, the lifting block 54 also moves accordingly, thereby pushing the carrier upward.

[0033] A third blocking assembly is also provided at the end of the lifting track 51 of the second lifting mechanism 6. The third blocking assembly includes a second blocking bracket, a second blocking member rotatably connected to the second blocking bracket, and a second blocking cylinder disposed on the second blocking bracket for driving the second blocking member to rotate. The third blocking assembly can orderly release the vehicle to the outgoing conveyor mechanism 2.

[0034] Six feeding and storage mechanisms 3 are arranged side by side, and each feeding and storage mechanism 3 is equipped with three first blocking components 32. The number of storage mechanisms and the number of first blocking components 32 on each storage mechanism can be adaptively set according to the actual production situation.

[0035] The sorting drive assembly 43 includes a sorting bracket 431, a sorting drive component 432 connected to the sorting bracket 431, and a second sensor 433 connected to the sorting bracket 431; the output end of the sorting drive component 432 is connected to the second sorting track 42. The sorting drive component 432 may be a cylinder, and when the piston rod of the cylinder extends, the second sorting track 42 flips upward.

[0036] The suspended sorting and conveying device also includes several return material storage mechanisms 7 connected between the inbound conveying mechanism 1 and the outbound conveying mechanism 2. The outbound conveying mechanism 2 is equipped with a return material sorting mechanism 8 that cooperates with the return material storage mechanism 7. The outbound conveying mechanism 2 transports the carrier to each workstation for product processing. After processing, the carrier returns to the outbound conveying mechanism 2, which then transports the carrier to the return material storage mechanism 7, and then back to the inbound conveying mechanism 1. The inbound conveying mechanism 1 can then continue to transport the carrier to the next process. In this embodiment, the structure of the return material storage mechanism 7 is largely the same as the inbound storage structure, and the structure of the return material sorting mechanism 8 is also largely the same as the inbound sorting mechanism 4. The specific working processes of the return material storage mechanism 7 and the return material sorting mechanism 8 can be referred to the inbound storage structure and the inbound sorting mechanism 4, respectively.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the indicated orientation or positional relationship is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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. Therefore, 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.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., 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 according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Although the description of this utility model has been given in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that many substitutions, modifications, and variations can be made based on the above description. Therefore, all such substitutions, modifications, and variations are included within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A suspended sorting conveyor, characterized in that, The in-feed conveying mechanism, the out-feed conveying mechanism, and a plurality of in-feed storage mechanisms arranged between the in-feed conveying mechanism and the out-feed conveying mechanism, the in-feed conveying mechanism is provided with an in-feed sorting mechanism matched with the in-feed storage mechanism, one end of the in-feed storage mechanism is connected with the in-feed sorting mechanism, and the other end of the in-feed storage mechanism is connected with the out-feed conveying mechanism; the in-feed sorting mechanism comprises a first sorting track, a second sorting track rotatably connected to one end of the first sorting track, and a sorting driving assembly for driving the second sorting track to rotate, and the other end of the first sorting track is connected with the in-feed storage mechanism.

2. The overhead sorting conveyor of claim 1, wherein, The in-feed storage mechanism comprises a storage track and a plurality of first blocking assemblies for blocking materials, and the plurality of first blocking assemblies divide the storage track into a plurality of storage sections, and the starting position of each storage section is provided with a sensing assembly for sensing materials.

3. A suspended sorting conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that The in-feed sorting mechanism further comprises a second blocking assembly, and the first blocking assembly and the second blocking assembly each comprise a first blocking bracket, a first blocking piece rotatably connected to the first blocking bracket, and a first blocking cylinder arranged on the first blocking bracket and used for driving the first blocking piece to rotate, the first blocking piece of the first blocking assembly is located above the storage track, and the first blocking piece of the second blocking assembly is located above the first sorting track.

4. The overheard sortation conveyor of claim 2, wherein, The storage track is arranged in an inclined manner, and the height of one end of the storage track close to the in-feed sorting mechanism is greater than that of the other end; a first lifting mechanism is connected between the storage track and the in-feed sorting mechanism, and a second lifting mechanism is connected between the storage track and the out-feed conveying mechanism.

5. A suspended sorting conveyor according to claim 4, c h a r a c t e r i s e d in that The first lifting mechanism and the second lifting mechanism each comprise a lifting track, a housing arranged on the lifting track, a synchronous pulley assembly connected with the housing, a lifting block connected with the synchronous pulley assembly, and a lifting driving piece arranged on the synchronous pulley assembly and used for driving the synchronous pulley assembly.

6. The overheard sortation conveyor of claim 2, wherein, The in-feed storage mechanisms are arranged side by side in six, and each in-feed storage mechanism is provided with three first blocking assemblies.

7. The overheard sorting conveyor of claim 2, wherein, The sensing assembly comprises a sensing bracket and a first sensor arranged on the sensing bracket.

8. The overheard sorting conveyor of claim 2, wherein, The sorting driving assembly comprises a sorting bracket, a sorting driving piece connected with the sorting bracket, and a second sensor connected with the sorting bracket; the output end of the sorting driving piece is connected with the second sorting track.

9. The overheard sorting conveyor of claim 1, wherein, The hanging type sorting conveying device further comprises a plurality of return material storage mechanisms connected between the in-feed conveying mechanism and the out-feed conveying mechanism, and the out-feed conveying mechanism is provided with a return material sorting mechanism matched with the return material storage mechanism.

10. The overheard sorting conveyor of claim 1, wherein, The in-feed conveying mechanism and the out-feed conveying mechanism each comprise a track foot, a conveying track connected with the track foot, and a conveying pushing assembly connected with the track foot.

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