A carrier smoothly enters and exits a temporary storage on an automated production line
By employing lifting and clamping conveying mechanisms on automated production lines, the problem of smooth movement and orderly storage of carrier mesh trays when space is insufficient has been solved, enabling efficient and smooth entry and exit of carrier mesh trays and layered storage.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAN FLIGHT SELF CONTROL INST OF AVIC
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Temporary storage bins on existing automated production lines are difficult to install when space is limited. Furthermore, the carrier trays require smooth movement without flipping or vibration, and the automated entry and exit positions must be orderly, making it difficult to handle the entry and exit of carriers for temporary storage.
An automated production line was designed to smoothly move carriers into and out of a temporary storage area. The design employs a lifting mechanism and a clamping conveyor mechanism, utilizing a lifting servo motor, a drive shaft, a guide rail, and a clamping conveyor belt to achieve smooth movement and orderly storage of the carrier trays.
This improved space utilization, enabled the smooth entry and exit of the carrier network disk, and ensured the orderly layered temporary storage and transmission of the carrier network disk on the automated production line.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production line technology, specifically to a method for the smooth entry and exit of carriers into and out of a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line. Background Technology
[0002] A temporary storage warehouse is a type of equipment that can be widely used in various automated production lines, and it is usually used as a temporary storage warehouse next to the automated production line.
[0003] When space is limited on automated production lines, it is difficult to install and implement existing temporary storage warehouses and line-side warehouses to achieve the collection, storage, and orderly retrieval of carrier trays. Furthermore, the carrier trays must move smoothly without being flipped or vibrated, and automation also has high requirements for orderly entry and exit of positions, making it quite difficult to achieve automatic, smooth, and orderly entry and exit of temporary storage on the line. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a way to smoothly move carriers into and out of temporary storage on an automated production line, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a system for the smooth entry and exit of carriers in a temporary storage bin on an automated production line, comprising an outer frame, a temporary storage frame, a clamping and conveying mechanism, and a lifting mechanism; the temporary storage frame is disposed within the outer frame and moves up and down along the outer frame via the lifting mechanism; multiple layers of storage racks are horizontally arranged within the temporary storage frame, each layer of storage racks including an entry / exit guide rail fixed within the temporary storage frame and a guide plate sliding along the guide rail, with the carrier tray stored on the guide plate; the clamping and conveying mechanism is disposed on both sides of the temporary storage frame and fixedly connected to the outer frame, for cooperating with the lifting and conveying movement of the temporary storage frame, clamping the guide plates layer by layer from both sides, and conveying each layer of guide plates to the next process on the automated production line.
[0006] In one possible embodiment, a sliding block is fixed to the side of the temporary storage frame, and the sliding block is slidably connected to the longitudinal beam of the outer frame.
[0007] In one possible embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting servo motor, a lifting chain, a lifting chain mounting plate, a gear pair, a drive shaft, and a counterweight. An installation platform is provided on the top of the outer frame. The lifting servo motor is fixed to the installation platform, and its output shaft is connected to the drive shaft. The lifting servo motor drives the drive shaft to rotate. The gear pair includes a main gear and a secondary gear that mesh and cooperate with each other. The main gear is mounted on the drive shaft. The lifting chain mounting plate is fixed to the sliding block. One end of the lifting chain is fixedly connected to the lifting chain mounting plate, and the other end passes around the gear pair and is connected to the counterweight.
[0008] Preferably, it also includes a protective box, which is fixed to the outer frame, and the counterweight is disposed inside the protective box.
[0009] In one possible embodiment, an upper limit stop and a lower limit stop are fixed on the longitudinal beam of the outer frame, which are slidably engaged with the sliding block of the temporary storage frame. The upper limit stop and the lower limit stop are used to limit the vertical movement range of the temporary storage frame.
[0010] In one possible embodiment, the four bottom feet of the external frame are respectively connected to support mechanisms, which are fixedly connected to the ground and leveled through the support mechanisms.
[0011] In one possible embodiment, the clamping and conveying mechanism includes an active clamping and conveying unit and a driven clamping and conveying unit symmetrically arranged on both sides of the temporary storage frame; wherein the active clamping and conveying unit includes an active clamping cylinder, an active wheel conveyor belt assembly, and an active conveying servo motor disposed at the bottom; the active clamping cylinder is fixed to a transverse beam on the outer frame, the active wheel conveyor belt assembly includes an active wheel base, an active wheel, and an active wheel conveyor belt, the active wheel base is fixed to the top of the active clamping cylinder, and a plurality of active wheels are laterally distributed and fixed on the active wheel base, the active... A wheel conveyor belt is fitted onto multiple driving wheels, and its two ends are connected to the output ends of the driving conveyor servo motor fixed to the top of the driving wheel base. The driven clamping conveyor unit includes a driven clamping cylinder and a driven wheel conveyor belt assembly disposed at the bottom. The driven clamping cylinder is fixed to a transverse beam on the outer frame. The driven wheel conveyor belt assembly includes a driven wheel base, driven wheels, and a driven wheel conveyor belt. The driven wheel base is fixed to the top of the driven clamping cylinder. Multiple driven wheels are laterally distributed and fixed on the driven wheel base. The driven wheel conveyor belt is fitted onto multiple driven wheels.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This utility model utilizes the existing production line space on an automated production line by installing a lifting temporary storage bin. The bin is equipped with a counterweight servo motor, drive gear, main gear, auxiliary gear, transmission shaft, sliding guide rail, temporary storage bin rack, guide plate, and photoelectric sensor, which enables the carrier mesh to move up and down and store in layers. The production line passes through the center of the temporary storage bin, resulting in high space utilization. The design is novel and simple, and it is more convenient to use.
[0014] 2. This utility model utilizes clamping and pushing cylinders fixed on the left and right connecting plates to push and clamp the mounting plates. The mounting plates are equipped with main and driven transmission pulleys and a tensioning wheel. The right side is driven by a servo motor to rotate the transmission belt, while the left side clamping and conveying mechanism is freely driven by the frictional force of the carrier mesh disc, driving the clamping transmission belt to rotate and smoothly move the carrier mesh disc in and out. By utilizing the simultaneous pressing of both sides of the carrier mesh disc by the two pushing cylinders via the transmission belt, the right pulley actively transmits and conveys the carrier via the servo motor, while the left pulley passively conveys it. The carrier mesh disc's entry, stop, and exit are smooth, efficient, and effective. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used in conjunction with the implementation of the present invention to explain the invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the position and structure of this utility model on an automated production line;
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Temporary storage warehouse; 2. Automated production line.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the clamping and conveying mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] In the diagram: 2-1, Inlet / Outlet Guide Plate; 2-2, Mounting Fixture; 2-3, Right Push Cylinder; 2-4, Clamping Mechanism Mounting Plate.
[0020] 2-5. Fastening conveyor belt; 2-6. Drive pulley; 2-7. Driven pulley; 2-8. Photoelectric sensor; 2-9. Servo motor.
[0021] 2-10, Upper limit stop; 2-11, Tensioner pulley; 2-12, Driven belt; 2-13, Left push cylinder.
[0022] 2-14, Lifting guide rail; 2-15, Sliding block; 2-16, Temporary storage rack fixing frame; 2-17, Lower limit stop.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of this utility model;
[0024] In the diagram: 3-1, servo motor; 3-2, drive shaft; 3-3, main gear; 3-4, mounting platform; 3-5, driven shaft.
[0025] 3-6. Lifting chain; 3-7. Driven gear; 3-8. Lifting guide rail slider assembly; 3-9. Counterweight; 3-10. Temporary storage rack; 3-11. Protective box.
[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the push-clamping structure of this utility model;
[0027] In the diagram: 4-1, propulsion cylinder; 4-2, clamping and transmission mechanism; 4-3, drive pulley; 4-4, servo motor.
[0028] 4-5. Circuit control connector Detailed Implementation
[0029] 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.
[0030] like Figure 1 The example shown illustrates how a carrier smoothly enters and exits a temporary storage unit on an automated production line. The system includes a temporary storage unit 1 and an automated production line 2. In this example, the temporary storage unit smoothly and automatically collects, stores, and orderly exits the equipment.
[0031] like Figure 2 The diagram illustrates a clamping and conveying mechanism for the smooth entry and exit of carriers in a temporary storage area on an automated production line. On both sides, propulsion cylinders 2-3 and 2-13 drive the clamping mechanism mounting plate 2-4 to clamp the conveyor belt 2-5, thus clamping the carrier tray. The right side is the active conveyor, driven by a servo motor 2-9 that drives the active pulley 2-6, which in turn drives the driven pulley 2-8 and the clamping conveyor belt 2-5 to actively transport the carrier tray; the left side is the passive conveyor. In this example, the symmetrical clamping by propulsion cylinders 2-3 and 2-13, and the active and passive conveying by conveyor belts 2-5 and 2-12, achieve integrated and smooth entry and exit.
[0032] like Figure 3 The diagram illustrates a lifting mechanism for the smooth entry and exit of carriers in a temporary storage area on an automated production line. The mechanism includes a servo motor 3-1, a drive shaft 3-2, a main gear 3-3, a mounting platform 3-4, a driven shaft 3-5, a lifting chain 3-6, a driven gear 3-7, a lifting guide rail slider assembly 3-8, a counterweight 3-9, a temporary storage rack 3-10, and a protective box 3-11. The temporary storage rack 3-10 is integrated with the slider of the lifting guide rail slider assembly 3-8. The slider slides up and down on the lifting guide rail, pulled by the lifting chain 3-6, thus enabling the temporary storage rack 3-10 to move vertically. The servo motor 3-1 drives the lifting chain 6 to move vertically via the drive shaft, main gear, driven gear, driven shaft, and counterweight, allowing the temporary storage rack 10 to store carrier trays in an orderly, layered manner.
[0033] like Figure 4The diagram illustrates a propulsion and clamping mechanism for the smooth entry and exit of a carrier in a temporary storage area on an automated production line. The right side represents the active propulsion and clamping transmission mechanism, equipped with a transmission servo motor 4-4 and a drive pulley 4-3; the left side represents the passive propulsion and clamping transmission mechanism, without a transmission servo motor 4-4 and a drive pulley. Both propulsion cylinders 4-1 operate simultaneously, driving the clamping transmission mechanism to achieve stable and reliable clamping of the carrier tray.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, through the use of servo motors, telescopic displacement cylinders, photoelectric sensors, main and auxiliary clamping mechanisms, guiding auxiliary mechanisms, counterweights, chains, guide rails, and pressure pulleys, it can automatically collect, temporarily store, and smoothly release carriers according to production line requirements. By installing transmission belts, clamping and transmission cylinders, and guide plates, it can achieve smooth reception, clamping, and pushing of carriers on the line. Through photoelectric sensing control and servo motor-driven lifting and lowering, it can realize the up-and-down movement and pause storage of carriers, and can temporarily achieve 7 layers of carrier storage and sorting. Through command control, the clamping and conveying mechanism can achieve orderly release and release, making it more convenient to use.
[0035] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 4 The clamping and conveying mechanism of the temporary storage unit shown in the diagram uses propulsion cylinders 2-3 and 2-13 to drive the clamping mechanism mounting plate 2-4 on both sides, thereby clamping the conveyor belt 2-5 and achieving the clamping of the carrier mesh tray. The right side is the active conveyor, driven by a servo motor 2-9 that drives the active pulley 2-6, which in turn drives the driven pulley 2-8 and clamps the conveyor belt 2-5 to actively transport the carrier mesh tray; the left side is the passive conveyor. In this example, the symmetrical clamping by propulsion cylinders 2-3 and 2-13, and the active and passive conveying by conveyor belts 2-5 and 2-12, achieve integrated and smooth entry and exit.
[0036] The lifting mechanism of the temporary storage unit in this example includes a servo motor 3-1, a drive shaft 3-2, a main gear 3-3, a mounting platform 3-4, a driven shaft 3-5, a lifting chain 3-6, a driven gear 3-7, a lifting guide rail slider assembly 3-8, a counterweight 3-9, a temporary storage unit shelf 3-10, and a protective box 3-11. The temporary storage unit shelf 3-10 is integrated with the slider of the lifting guide rail slider assembly 3-8. The slider slides up and down on the lifting guide rail by the lifting chain 3-6, thus enabling the temporary storage unit shelf 3-10 to move up and down. The servo motor 3-1 drives the lifting chain 3-6 to move up and down through the drive shaft, main gear, driven gear, driven shaft, and counterweight, enabling the temporary storage unit shelf 10 to store the carrier mesh disks in an orderly, layered manner.
[0037] In this example, the propulsion clamping mechanism has two sides. The right side is the active propulsion clamping transmission mechanism, equipped with a transmission servo motor 4-4 and an active pulley 4-3. The left side is the passive propulsion clamping transmission mechanism, without a transmission servo motor 4-4 and an active pulley 4-3. The propulsion cylinders 4-1 on both sides operate simultaneously, driving the clamping transmission mechanism to achieve stable and reliable clamping of the carrier mesh disk.
[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A method for smoothly moving carriers into and out of a temporary storage area on an automated production line, characterized in that, The system includes an external frame, a temporary storage frame, a clamping and conveying mechanism, and a lifting mechanism. The temporary storage frame is located inside the external frame and moves up and down along the external frame via the lifting mechanism. Multiple layers of shelves are horizontally arranged inside the temporary storage frame. Each shelf includes an inlet / outlet guide rail fixed within the temporary storage frame and a guide plate that slides along the guide rail. A carrier tray is stored on the guide plate. The clamping and conveying mechanism is located on both sides of the temporary storage frame and is fixedly connected to the external frame. It works in conjunction with the lifting movement of the temporary storage frame to clamp the guide plates layer by layer from both sides and convey each layer of guide plates to the next process on the automated production line.
2. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sliding block is fixed to the side of the temporary storage frame, and the sliding block is slidably connected to the longitudinal beam of the outer frame.
3. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting servo motor, a lifting chain, a lifting chain mounting plate, a gear pair, a drive shaft, and a counterweight. An installation platform is provided on the top of the outer frame. The lifting servo motor is fixed to the installation platform, and its output shaft is connected to the drive shaft. The lifting servo motor drives the drive shaft to rotate. The gear pair includes a main gear and a secondary gear that mesh and cooperate with each other. The main gear is mounted on the drive shaft. The lifting chain mounting plate is fixed to the sliding block. One end of the lifting chain is fixedly connected to the lifting chain mounting plate, and the other end passes around the gear pair and is connected to the counterweight.
4. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a protective box, which is fixed to the outer frame, and the counterweight is disposed inside the protective box.
5. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper limit stop and lower limit stop located above and below the temporary storage frame are also fixed on the longitudinal beam of the outer frame, which slides in cooperation with the sliding block of the temporary storage frame.
6. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The four feet at the bottom of the external frame are respectively connected to support mechanisms, which are fixedly connected to the ground and leveled through the support mechanisms.
7. The method for smoothly entering and exiting a temporary storage warehouse on an automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping and conveying mechanism includes an active clamping and conveying unit and a driven clamping and conveying unit symmetrically arranged on both sides of the temporary storage frame. The active clamping and conveying unit includes an active clamping cylinder, an active wheel conveyor belt assembly, and an active conveying servo motor located at the bottom. The active clamping cylinder is fixed to a transverse beam on the outer frame. The active wheel conveyor belt assembly includes an active wheel base, an active wheel, and an active wheel conveyor belt. The active wheel base is fixed to the top of the active clamping cylinder, and multiple active wheels are laterally distributed and fixed to the active wheel base. The active wheel conveyor belt is sleeved on... On multiple driving wheels, both ends are connected to the output end of the driving transmission servo motor fixed to the top of the driving wheel base; the driven clamping transmission unit includes a driven clamping cylinder and a driven wheel conveyor belt assembly disposed at the bottom; the driven clamping cylinder is fixed on the transverse beam on the outer frame, the driven wheel conveyor belt assembly includes a driven wheel base, a driven wheel, and a driven wheel conveyor belt, the driven wheel base is fixed to the top of the driven clamping cylinder, multiple driven wheels are laterally distributed and fixed on the driven wheel base, and the driven wheel conveyor belt is sleeved on the multiple driven wheels.