A turnover device and product conveying line

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flipping device and a product conveyor line. The flipping device includes a frame and further includes: a transmission mechanism for transmitting and carrying products, the transmission mechanism including a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt arranged in parallel; a first drive mechanism for driving the transmission mechanism to rotate, the first drive mechanism being disposed between the frame and the transmission mechanism; and a limiting member for limiting the product, the limiting member being disposed between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The flipping device has a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the product is located on the first conveyor belt; in the second working state, the product is located on the second conveyor belt. The flipping device of this utility model is small in size and occupies less space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to automated equipment, specifically a flipping device and a product conveyor line. Background Technology

[0002] During the production, processing, or packaging of products, some box-type or carton-type products often require processing of different outer surfaces. Therefore, when a product is transported from one process to the next, it needs to be flipped over to ensure that the surface to be processed faces the direction suitable for processing.

[0003] However, current overturning devices are large in size and occupy a lot of space, making it difficult to meet the needs of conveyor lines for miniaturization, lightweighting and high integration. Their installation and layout on the conveyor line are limited, making it difficult to connect efficiently with other equipment and affecting the overall operating efficiency of the conveyor line. On the other hand, some overturning devices can only perform the function of overturning and cannot be used for transportation, so their functions are relatively simple. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a flipping device and a product conveying line, which are small in size and occupy less space.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flipping device includes a frame, the flipping device further including:

[0007] A transmission mechanism for conveying and carrying products, the transmission mechanism comprising a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt arranged in parallel.

[0008] A first driving mechanism is used to drive the transmission mechanism to rotate, and the first driving mechanism is disposed between the frame and the transmission mechanism;

[0009] A limiting member is used to limit the product, and the limiting member is disposed between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt; the flipping device has a first working state and a second working state, in the first working state the product is located on the first conveyor belt; in the second working state the product is located on the second conveyor belt.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the frame has a mounting platform with a through hole; the first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first set of synchronous pulley assemblies connected to the first motor, the first set of synchronous pulley assemblies including a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a synchronous belt wound around the driving pulley and the driven pulley, the driving pulley being located below the through hole and the driven pulley being located above the through hole.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first motor is located directly below the mounting platform; the driven wheel and the transmission mechanism are fixedly connected or integrally formed.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping device further includes a baffle mechanism, which includes a baffle, a cylinder fixing plate, and a cylinder fixed on the cylinder fixing plate. The cylinder fixing plate is disposed on the frame, and the cylinder can drive the baffle to move upward to prevent the product from being discharged.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the baffle mechanism is disposed directly below the mounting platform of the frame; the mounting platform is provided with holes for the baffle to move up and down.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt have discharge ports, and the baffle can move up and down relative to the discharge ports; a sensor is also provided at the discharge ports.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping device further includes a support base for supporting the transmission mechanism, the support base having a bearing, and the transmission mechanism and the bearing being fixedly connected.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping device further includes a wiring sheet metal connected to the support base, with at least a portion of the wiring sheet metal located above the transmission mechanism.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping device further includes a second drive mechanism for driving the transmission mechanism to transmit the product. The second drive mechanism includes a second motor, a second set of synchronous pulley assemblies, a driven shaft, and a power shaft connected to the second set of synchronous pulley assemblies. The first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are located on the power shaft and the driven shaft, respectively.

[0018] This utility model also adopts the following technical solution:

[0019] A product conveyor line includes the aforementioned turning device.

[0020] The present invention adopts the above solution and has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0021] The flipping device of this utility model first transports the product to the first conveyor belt before flipping, and then drives the transmission mechanism to rotate through the first drive mechanism. During the rotation, the product will not fall due to the action of the limiting component. After flipping 180 degrees, the product will fall onto the second conveyor belt and be fed. The device has a simple and compact structure and a small size. Moreover, the conveying mechanism can not only drive the product to achieve forward and reverse flipping, but also realize the function of conveying the product. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the flipping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the flipping device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the transmission mechanism and the first driving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the cooperation between the support base and the transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] in,

[0032] 100. Tilting device;

[0033] 1. Frame; 11. Mounting platform; 111. Through hole; 112. Hole; 12. Support leg;

[0034] 2. Conveying mechanism; 21. First conveyor belt; 22. Second conveyor belt; 23. Inlet; 24. Outlet;

[0035] 3. First drive mechanism; 31. First motor; 32. First set of synchronous pulley assembly; 321. Driving pulley; 322. Driven pulley; 323. Synchronous belt; 324. Mounting plate;

[0036] 4. Limiting component; 41. Guide surface; 5. Baffle mechanism; 51. Baffle; 52. Cylinder fixing plate; 53. Cylinder;

[0037] 6. Sensor; 7. Second drive mechanism; 71. Second motor; 72. Second set of synchronous pulleys; 73. Power shaft; 74. Driven shaft; 8. Support base; 81. Bearing; 82. Wiring sheet metal. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is for the purpose of aiding understanding the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation thereof. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0039] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a product conveying line, including a flipping device 100. It should be noted that the product in this embodiment can be a courier box, circuit board, household appliance, etc., and is not limited to the type of product.

[0040] Furthermore, the flipping device 100 includes a frame 1, a transmission mechanism 2, a first drive mechanism 3, a limiting member 4, a baffle mechanism 5, a second drive mechanism 7, and a support base 8.

[0041] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the frame 1 has multiple support legs 12 and a mounting platform 11 disposed on the support legs 12. The mounting platform 11 has elongated through holes 111. Furthermore, the mounting platform 11 is made of aluminum plate. The height of the frame 1 can be freely modified by changing the length of the support legs to adapt to conveyor lines of different heights.

[0042] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the conveying mechanism 2 is used to transport and carry products. When the product is flipped, the conveying mechanism 2 plays a carrying role, and in the rest of the process, it plays a transporting role. Further, the conveying mechanism 2 includes a first conveyor belt 21 and a second conveyor belt 22 arranged in parallel. The flipping device 100 has a first working state and a second working state. In the first working state, the product is located on the first conveyor belt 21; in the second working state, the product is located on the second conveyor belt 22. When the flipping device switches from the first working state to the second working state, the product is flipped 180 degrees.

[0043] Reference Figure 5As shown, the first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 22 have a feed inlet 23 and a discharge outlet 24. The product enters from the feed inlet 23 and exits from the discharge outlet 24. The baffle 51 can move up and down relative to the discharge outlet 24. The discharge outlet 24 is also equipped with two sensors 6, which are arranged opposite to each other. The sensors 6 are used to detect whether the product is in place. When the product is detected to be in place, the first drive mechanism 3 flips the product.

[0044] The first drive mechanism 3 is used to drive the transmission mechanism 2 to rotate, that is, the first drive mechanism 3 is used to provide power to the transmission mechanism 2. Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the first drive mechanism 3 is disposed between the frame 1 and the transmission mechanism 2, and the flipping device 100 has a relatively compact structure and small overall size. Further, the first drive mechanism 3 includes a first motor 31 and a first set of synchronous pulley assemblies 32 connected to the first motor 31. The first set of synchronous pulley assemblies 32 includes a driving pulley 321, a driven pulley 322, and a synchronous belt 323 wound around the driving pulley 321 and the driven pulley 322. The driving pulley 321 is located below the through hole 111, and the driven pulley 322 is located above the through hole 111, and the driven pulley 322 is fixedly connected to or integrally disposed with the transmission mechanism 2. Even further, the first motor 31 is disposed below the mounting platform 11. Specifically, the flipping device also includes a mounting plate 324 fixedly connected to the mounting platform 11, and the first motor 31 is fixed to the lower surface of the mounting platform 11 of the frame 1 via the mounting plate 324.

[0045] Limiting component 4 is used to limit the product, see reference. Figure 4 As shown, two limiting members 4 are positioned between the first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 22, and they are arranged opposite each other. The product is positioned between the two limiting members 4, and the distance between the two limiting members 4 depends on the size of the product and can be flexibly adjusted to ensure that the product neither falls off the conveying mechanism 2 nor gets stuck between the two limiting members 4, thus affecting transportation. The length of the limiting member 4 is approximately equal to that of the first conveyor belt 21. Furthermore, each limiting member 4 has an inclined guide surface 41, which facilitates product entry.

[0046] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 8As shown, the baffle mechanism 5 includes a baffle 51, a cylinder fixing plate 52, and a cylinder 53 fixed on the cylinder fixing plate 52. The cylinder fixing plate 52 is fixedly located directly below the mounting platform 11 of the frame 1. The cylinder 53 can drive the baffle 51 to move upward to prevent product discharge. Specifically, the mounting platform 11 has a hole 112 for the baffle 51 to move up and down; the piston of the cylinder 53 is fixedly connected to the baffle 51, and the reciprocating motion of the piston drives the baffle 51 to move in the vertical direction. When the baffle 51 moves to the top, it can block the discharge port 24 of the transmission mechanism 2, completing the product blocking action. The baffle mechanism 5 is located directly below the mounting platform 11 of the frame 1, and the structure of the device is relatively compact, reducing the space occupied by the entire device.

[0047] The flipping device 100 also includes a support base 8 for supporting the transmission mechanism 2. The support base 8 is fixedly mounted on the mounting surface 11. The support base 8 has a thin-walled bearing 81. The transmission mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the bearing 81, and the bearing 81 provides the transmission mechanism 2 with a degree of freedom in the direction of rotation. The support base 8 is also provided with a wiring sheet metal 82. At least part of the wiring sheet metal 82 is located above the transmission mechanism 2. Excess wires on the flipping device 100 are disposed within the wiring sheet metal 82 by a cable chain to prevent the wires from becoming tangled and affecting the rotation of the transmission mechanism 2.

[0048] The flipping device 100 also includes two second drive mechanisms 7 for driving the transmission mechanism 2 to transport products. One of the second drive mechanisms 7 is located at the inlet 23, and the other is located at the outlet 24. Specifically, each second drive mechanism 7 includes a second motor 71, a second set of synchronous pulley assemblies 72, a driven shaft 74, and a power shaft 73 connected to the second set of synchronous pulley assemblies 72. The second set of synchronous pulley assemblies 72 drives the power shaft 73 to rotate, which in turn drives the first conveyor belt 21, the second conveyor belt 22, and the driven shaft 74 to rotate. The first conveyor belt 21 and the second conveyor belt 22 are located on the power shaft 73 and the driven shaft 74, respectively. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second motor 71 is located in the internal space enclosed by the limiting member 4 and the transmission mechanism 2, which further saves space.

[0049] In this embodiment, during operation, the conveyor table horizontally connected to the transmission mechanism 2 transfers the product to the first conveyor belt 21. The product enters the first conveyor belt 21 through the inlet 23 and is conveyed until the sensor 6 detects the product. At this point, the transmission mechanism 2 stops conveying the product, and the baffle is at its highest position to stop the material. Then, the first motor 31 drives the drive wheel 321 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven wheel 322 and the synchronous belt 323 to rotate. The driven wheel 322 drives the entire transmission mechanism 2 to rotate, and the transmission mechanism 2 rotates 180 degrees before stopping. At this time, the product also flips from front to back or from back to front and falls onto the second conveyor belt 22. The cylinder 53 drives the baffle 51 to its lowest position. At this time, the second drive mechanism 7 drives the second conveyor belt 22 to operate, conveying the product to the outlet 24 for unloading, until the sensor 6's sensing signal disappears, and the cylinder 53 drives the baffle 51 to its highest position. This process is repeated in sequence, and the flipping device repeats the above operation.

[0050] The flipping device of this embodiment has at least the following advantages:

[0051] (1) Modular integrated design: Adopting a highly integrated modular design concept, the power source, core transmission, motion conversion mechanism and flipping execution unit are closely combined to form an independent functional module with complete functions and clear interfaces. This design facilitates quick installation, disassembly and maintenance on the conveyor line.

[0052] (2) Easy to integrate into existing production lines: Its small size makes it easier to be integrated into existing conveyor systems with limited space for transformation and upgrading without the need for large-scale adjustments to the production line layout.

[0053] (3) Application of mature technologies: The core components of this mechanism (such as bearings, timing belts / pulleys, pneumatic / electric actuators) are all selected from standard parts or common mechanism forms that have been widely verified and are technically mature in the industrial field. They have undergone long-term market testing, are reliable in performance, have clear failure modes, and are widely known in terms of maintenance knowledge.

[0054] (4) Excellent high-speed dynamic performance: Based on the compact and integrated structure of the device, the mechanism focuses on the lightweight design of moving parts, effectively reducing the moment of inertia; at the same time, it is matched with a high-performance servo and a reduction mechanism composed of synchronous belts to ensure that the mechanism can respond quickly to commands, achieve high-speed start-up, smooth operation, and precise braking, and meet the production cycle requirements of high-speed conveyor lines. Dynamic balancing treatment of the flipping execution part or the consideration of balancing counterweights in the structure effectively suppresses the vibration and noise generated during high-speed rotation, and improves the smoothness of operation and equipment life.

[0055] As indicated in this specification and claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" only indicate the inclusion of expressly identified steps and elements, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list; the method or apparatus may also include other steps or elements. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any combination of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0056] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as "fixed" or "connected" to another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to the other feature, or it can be indirectly fixed or connected to the other feature. Furthermore, the descriptions of "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" used in this utility model are only relative to the relative positional relationships of the various components of this utility model in the accompanying drawings.

[0057] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and are preferred embodiments. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly, and should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent transformations or modifications made based on the principles of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping device, comprising a frame, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes: A transmission mechanism for conveying and carrying products, the transmission mechanism comprising a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt arranged in parallel. A first driving mechanism is used to drive the transmission mechanism to rotate, and the first driving mechanism is disposed between the frame and the transmission mechanism; A limiting member is used to limit the product, and the limiting member is disposed between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt; the flipping device has a first working state and a second working state, in the first working state the product is located on the first conveyor belt; in the second working state the product is located on the second conveyor belt.

2. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame has a mounting platform with a through hole. The first drive mechanism includes a first motor and a first set of synchronous pulley assemblies connected to the first motor. The first set of synchronous pulley assemblies includes a driving pulley, a driven pulley, and a synchronous belt wound around the driving pulley and the driven pulley. The driving pulley is located below the through hole, and the driven pulley is located above the through hole.

3. The flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first motor is located directly below the mounting platform; the driven wheel and the transmission mechanism are fixedly connected or integrally formed.

4. The flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping device also includes a baffle mechanism, which includes a baffle, a cylinder fixing plate, and a cylinder fixed on the cylinder fixing plate. The cylinder fixing plate is mounted on the frame, and the cylinder can drive the baffle to move upward to prevent the product from being discharged.

5. The flipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The baffle mechanism is located directly below the mounting platform of the frame; the mounting platform has holes for the baffle to move up and down.

6. The flipping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt have discharge ports, and the baffle can move up and down relative to the discharge ports; a sensor is also provided at the discharge port.

7. The flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes a support base for supporting the transmission mechanism, the support base having a bearing, and the transmission mechanism and the bearing being fixedly connected.

8. The flipping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flipping device also includes a wiring sheet metal connected to the support base, with at least a portion of the wiring sheet metal located above the transmission mechanism.

9. The flipping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flipping device further includes a second drive mechanism for driving the transmission mechanism to transport the product. The second drive mechanism includes a second motor, a second set of synchronous pulley assemblies, a driven shaft, and a power shaft connected to the second set of synchronous pulley assemblies. The first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are located on the power shaft and the driven shaft, respectively.

10. A product conveyor line, characterized in that, Includes the flipping device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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