A chain conveyor with sorting function

Abstract

This utility model provides a chain conveyor device with sorting function, belonging to the technical field of material conveying equipment. It addresses the problems of existing chain conveyors with sorting function, such as coarse material stacking, low space utilization due to gaps in irregularly shaped materials, and inconvenient movement or unstable support. The device includes a support frame, a chain conveyor mechanism, a sorting robotic arm, a storage bin, a movable support, a feeding assembly, and a moving assembly. The chain conveyor mechanism is fixedly installed on the upper part of the support frame; the sorting robotic arm is bolted to the middle of the chain conveyor mechanism; the storage bin is located above a guide plate; four sets of movable supports are welded inside the support frame; the feeding assembly is located on the upper part of the guide plate; and the moving assembly is located inside the movable support. This utility model has advantages such as improved storage efficiency, stable support, and convenient layout.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of material conveying equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a feeding chain conveyor with sorting function. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production and logistics, chain conveyors have become crucial equipment in material handling due to their high efficiency and stability. With the increasing demand for refined production processes, some materials require sorting during transport, leading to the development of sorting-enabled unloading chain conveyors. Existing unloading chain conveyors with sorting capabilities mainly consist of a frame, a conveyor chain system, a drive assembly, a sorting mechanism, and a control system. The frame serves as the basic framework of the entire device, providing stable support for other components; the conveyor chain system carries and transports materials, ensuring continuous movement along the conveying path; the drive assembly, through components such as motors and reducers, provides power to the conveyor chain system, ensuring stable operation; the sorting mechanism typically includes sensors and a sorting execution unit. Sensors detect material information, and the sorting execution unit performs the material sorting action based on the detection results.

[0003] Existing application number CN202421326510.3 relates to the field of conveying equipment and discloses a chain-type conveying device, including a supporting guide rail. Two crossbars are rotatably connected to the side wall of the supporting guide rail. Two sprockets are symmetrically fitted on the outer surfaces of the two crossbars. Two transmission chains are symmetrically meshed on the outer surfaces of the sprockets. A support frame is fixed to the side wall of the supporting guide rail. A liquid storage tank is placed on the surface of the support frame. A water pump is fixed to the surface of the support frame near the liquid storage tank. This utility model, by setting up a support frame, a water pump, a first pipe, a liquid storage tank, a second pipe, a steel pipe, and nozzles, with the steel pipe passing through the middle of the two transmission chains, and the two nozzles being sequentially located in the same vertical direction as the transmission chains, allows the water pump to draw lubricating oil from inside the liquid storage tank and spray it onto the surface of the transmission chains, thereby reducing the frictional resistance between the transmission chains and the two sprockets and improving the stability of the transmission chain.

[0004] Based on the above, existing chain conveyor systems with sorting functions typically only perform simple stacking of materials when sorting and transporting them to storage bins for centralized storage. When the conveyed materials are irregularly shaped, simple stacking leads to a large number of gaps between them, resulting in low utilization of storage space. Moreover, existing devices are inconvenient to move, making it difficult to quickly adapt to different production layout requirements; while some devices equipped with rollers are easy to move and adjust, they suffer from poor support stability during actual use and are prone to shaking during operation. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a chain conveyor with sorting function. This addresses the issue that existing chain conveyors with sorting functions typically only perform simple, coarse stacking of materials after sorting and transporting them to storage bins for centralized storage. When the conveyed materials are irregularly shaped, simple stacking leads to numerous gaps between materials, resulting in low storage space utilization. Furthermore, existing devices are inconvenient to move, making it difficult to quickly adapt to different production layout requirements. While some devices equipped with rollers facilitate movement and adjustment, they suffer from poor support stability during actual use, easily causing swaying during operation.

[0006] The purpose and effectiveness of this utility model's unloading chain conveyor with sorting function are achieved through the following specific technical means:

[0007] A chain conveyor device with sorting function includes a support frame, a chain conveyor mechanism, a sorting robotic arm, a drive mechanism, a guide plate, a storage bin, a movable support, a feeding assembly, and a moving assembly. The chain conveyor mechanism is fixedly installed on the upper part of the support frame; the sorting robotic arm is bolted to the middle of the chain conveyor mechanism; the drive mechanism is bolted to one side of the chain conveyor mechanism; the guide plate is snapped onto one side of the support frame; the storage bin is located above the guide plate; four sets of movable supports are provided and welded inside the support frame; the feeding assembly is located on the upper part of the guide plate; and the moving assembly is located inside the moving support.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes: a driven shaft, a driving shaft, and a synchronous belt mechanism. The driven shaft is rotatably connected inside the support frame; the driving shaft is rotatably connected inside the chain conveyor mechanism and is installed inside the drive mechanism; one end of the synchronous belt mechanism is installed at one end of the driven shaft, and the other end of the synchronous belt mechanism is installed at one end of the driving shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes: a drive cam, a drive linkage, and a connecting column. The drive cam is fixedly mounted on one end of the driven shaft; one end of the drive linkage is hinged to one side of the drive cam; and the connecting column is hinged to one end of the drive linkage.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes: a guide groove, a support platform, and an auxiliary roller. The guide groove is formed inside the guide plate; the support platform is positioned above the guide plate and is snapped onto one end of the connecting column; the auxiliary roller is bolted to the bottom of the support platform and rolls inside the guide groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the feeding assembly also includes an anti-slip groove, which is formed on the surface of the support platform.

[0012] Furthermore, the movable component includes: a threaded screw and an adjusting knob. The threaded screw is provided in four sets, and the four sets of threaded screws are rotatably connected inside the four sets of movable supports. The adjusting knob is provided in four sets, and the four sets of adjusting knobs are fixedly installed on the top of the four sets of threaded screws.

[0013] Furthermore, the moving component also includes: a transmission plate and moving rollers. The transmission plate is provided in four sets, and the four sets of transmission plates are slidably connected inside the four sets of moving brackets. The four sets of transmission plates are respectively threadedly connected to the outside of the four sets of threaded screws. The moving rollers are provided in four pairs, and the four pairs of moving rollers are respectively bolted to the left and right sides of the four sets of transmission plates.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] Firstly, this invention features a feeding assembly. Through the transmission cooperation of an active rotating shaft, a synchronous belt mechanism, and a driven rotating shaft, a cam is driven to rotate, which in turn drives the connecting rod and the connecting column, achieving reciprocating vibration of the bearing platform. Anti-slip grooves on the surface of the bearing platform enhance the stability of the storage bin, while auxiliary rollers at the bottom roll along guide grooves to assist movement. This ensures that irregularly shaped materials inside the storage bin are tightly packed under vibration, effectively solving the problem of low space utilization caused by simple material stacking in existing devices. Compared to traditional extensive stacking, this significantly improves space utilization.

[0016] Secondly, this invention features a movable component. An adjustable knob drives a threaded screw to rotate, utilizing the threaded transmission principle to move a transmission plate within a sliding groove in the movable bracket, causing the movable rollers to descend to the bottom of the support frame. This design allows the device to maintain stable operation with the support frame on the ground during use. When layout adjustments are needed, it can quickly switch to roller support, easily achieving positional movement. Compared to traditional fixed devices, layout adjustment efficiency is improved. Furthermore, adjusting the height of the movable rollers via the threaded screw ensures the support frame is on the ground, completely detached from the rollers, preventing wobbling during operation.

[0017] This utility model has the advantages of improving storage efficiency, providing stable support, and facilitating layout. It not only improves material storage efficiency but also enhances the equipment's ability to adapt to changes in production layout. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide plate structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing platform structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the driven rotating shaft structure of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the movable support structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission plate structure of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0025] 1. Support frame; 101. Driven shaft; 102. Drive cam; 103. Drive linkage; 104. Connecting column; 2. Chain conveyor mechanism; 3. Sorting robotic arm; 4. Drive mechanism; 401. Driven shaft; 402. Synchronous belt mechanism; 5. Guide plate; 501. Guide groove; 502. Bearing platform; 503. Auxiliary roller; 504. Anti-slip groove; 6. Storage bin; 7. Moving bracket; 701. Adjustment knob; 702. Lead screw; 703. Transmission plate; 704. Moving roller. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model.

[0027] Example 1:

[0028] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown:

[0029] This utility model provides a chain conveyor device with sorting function, including a support frame 1, a chain conveyor mechanism 2, a sorting robotic arm 3, a drive mechanism 4, a guide plate 5, a storage box 6, a movable support 7, and a feeding assembly. The chain conveyor mechanism 2 is fixedly installed on the upper part of the support frame 1; the sorting robotic arm 3 is bolted to the middle of the chain conveyor mechanism 2; the drive mechanism 4 is bolted to one side of the chain conveyor mechanism 2; the guide plate 5 is snapped onto one side of the support frame 1; the storage box 6 is located above the guide plate 5; four sets of movable supports 7 are provided, and the four sets of movable supports 7 are welded inside the support frame 1; the feeding assembly is located on the upper part of the guide plate 5.

[0030] The feeding assembly includes: a driven shaft 101, a driving shaft 401, and a timing belt mechanism 402. The driven shaft 101 is rotatably connected inside the support frame 1; the driving shaft 401 is rotatably connected inside the chain conveyor mechanism 2 and is installed inside the drive mechanism 4; one end of the timing belt mechanism 402 is installed at one end of the driven shaft 101, and the other end of the timing belt mechanism 402 is installed at one end of the driving shaft 401.

[0031] The feeding assembly also includes: a drive cam 102, a drive link 103, and a connecting column 104. The drive cam 102 is fixedly installed at one end of the driven shaft 101; one end of the drive link 103 is hinged to one side of the drive cam 102; and the connecting column 104 is hinged to one end of the drive link 103.

[0032] The feeding assembly also includes: a guide groove 501, a support platform 502, and an auxiliary roller 503. The guide groove 501 is opened inside the guide plate 5; the support platform 502 is set above the guide plate 5 and is snapped onto one end of the connecting column 104; the auxiliary roller 503 is bolted to the bottom of the support platform 502 and rolls inside the guide groove 501.

[0033] The feeding assembly also includes an anti-slip groove 504, which is formed on the surface of the support platform 502.

[0034] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0035] The storage bin 6 is placed on the support platform 502. The anti-slip groove 504 enhances the friction between the storage bin 6 and the support platform 502, preventing the storage bin 6 from sliding on the support platform 502 and ensuring placement stability.

[0036] When the drive mechanism 4 drives the chain conveyor mechanism 2 to transport materials, the sorting robot arm 3 sorts the materials that pass by, and the qualified materials are transported and dropped into the storage box 6.

[0037] At the same time, the drive mechanism 4 also drives the active shaft 401 to rotate. The rotation of the active shaft 401 drives the driven shaft 101 to rotate through the synchronous belt mechanism 402. The rotation of the driven shaft 101 drives the drive cam 102 to rotate. The rotation of the drive cam 102 drives the drive link 103 to swing. The swing of the drive link 103 drives the connecting column 104 to move. The movement of the connecting column 104 drives the bearing platform 502 to reciprocate, thereby generating vibration.

[0038] During the movement of the support platform 502, the auxiliary rollers 503 installed at its bottom roll within the guide grooves 501 inside the guide plate 5. This rolling process not only provides guidance for the reciprocating movement of the support platform 502, but also assists the support platform 502 to move more smoothly. The reciprocating movement of the support platform 502 will cause the storage bin 6 placed on it to vibrate together. Under the action of vibration, the gaps between the materials in the storage bin 6 gradually decrease, realizing the compact stacking of materials and improving the space utilization of the storage bin 6.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] Based on Example 1, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it also includes a movable component, which is disposed inside the movable support 7.

[0041] The movable component includes: a threaded screw 702 and an adjusting knob 701. There are four sets of threaded screws 702, which are rotatably connected to the inside of four movable brackets 7. There are four sets of adjusting knobs 701, which are fixedly installed on the top of the four sets of threaded screws 702.

[0042] The moving component also includes: a transmission plate 703 and moving rollers 704. There are four sets of transmission plates 703, which are slidably connected to the inside of four sets of moving brackets 7. The four sets of transmission plates 703 are threadedly connected to the outside of four sets of threaded screws 702. There are four pairs of moving rollers 704, which are bolted to the left and right sides of the four sets of transmission plates 703.

[0043] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:

[0044] When the chain conveyor 2 is in use, the support frame 1 is directly on the ground, providing stable support for the chain conveyor 2 and ensuring that the chain conveyor 2 maintains stable operation when carrying out material conveying and sorting operations, effectively reducing equipment shaking and operation deviation caused by unstable support.

[0045] When the production layout needs to be redesigned and the position of the chain conveyor mechanism 2 needs to be adjusted, the operator can operate the adjustment knob 701. Turning the adjustment knob 701 drives the threaded screw 702 to rotate. During the rotation, the threaded screw 702, using the principle of threaded transmission, drives the transmission plate 703 to slide along the pre-cut groove inside the movable support 7. The movement of the transmission plate 703 further drives the movable rollers 704 installed on its left and right sides to move synchronously. As the movable rollers 704 gradually descend to the bottom of the support frame 1, the equipment, which originally relied on the support frame 1 for support, is now supported by the movable rollers 704. At this time, the operator can easily push the equipment, realizing convenient movement of the support frame 1 and the chain conveyor mechanism 2 to quickly adapt to the new production layout requirements.

Claims

1. A downer chain conveyor with sorting function, characterized in that: This sorting chain conveyor includes a support frame (1), a chain conveyor mechanism (2), a sorting robotic arm (3), a drive mechanism (4), a guide plate (5), a storage bin (6), a moving bracket (7), a feeding assembly, and a moving assembly. The chain conveyor mechanism (2) is fixedly installed on the upper part of the support frame (1); the sorting robotic arm (3) is bolted to the middle of the chain conveyor mechanism (2); the drive mechanism (4) is bolted to one side of the chain conveyor mechanism (2); the guide plate (5) is snapped onto one side of the support frame (1); the storage bin (6) is located above the guide plate (5); four sets of moving brackets (7) are provided, and the four sets of moving brackets (7) are welded inside the support frame (1); the feeding assembly is located on the upper part of the guide plate (5); and the moving assembly is located inside the moving bracket (7).

2. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes: a driven shaft (101), a driving shaft (401), and a timing belt mechanism (402). The driven shaft (101) is rotatably connected inside the support frame (1). The driving shaft (401) is rotatably connected inside the chain conveyor mechanism (2). The driving shaft (401) is installed inside the drive mechanism (4). One end of the timing belt mechanism (402) is installed at one end of the driven shaft (101), and the other end of the timing belt mechanism (402) is installed at one end of the driving shaft (401).

3. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further includes: a drive cam (102), a drive link (103), and a connecting column (104). The drive cam (102) is fixedly installed at one end of the driven shaft (101); one end of the drive link (103) is hinged to one side of the drive cam (102); and the connecting column (104) is hinged to one end of the drive link (103).

4. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes: a guide groove (501), a support platform (502), and an auxiliary roller (503). The guide groove (501) is opened inside the guide plate (5). The support platform (502) is set above the guide plate (5) and is snapped onto one end of the connecting column (104). The auxiliary roller (503) is bolted to the bottom of the support platform (502) and rolls inside the guide groove (501).

5. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes an anti-slip groove (504), which is formed on the surface of the support platform (502).

6. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The movable component includes: a threaded screw (702) and an adjustment knob (701). The threaded screw (702) is provided in four sets, and the four sets of threaded screws (702) are rotatably connected inside the four sets of movable supports (7). The adjustment knob (701) is provided in four sets, and the four sets of adjustment knobs (701) are fixedly installed on the top of the four sets of threaded screws (702).

7. The chain conveyor with sorting function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving component also includes: a transmission plate (703) and moving rollers (704). The transmission plate (703) is provided in four sets, and the four sets of transmission plates (703) are slidably connected inside the four sets of moving brackets (7). The four sets of transmission plates (703) are respectively threadedly connected to the outside of the four sets of threaded screws (702). The moving rollers (704) are provided in four pairs, and the four pairs of moving rollers (704) are respectively bolted to the left and right sides of the four sets of transmission plates (703).

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