Two-way transfer production line for automated filling

Abstract

This utility model discloses a bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling, including a longitudinal transfer mechanism comprising several parallel rollers; and a transverse transfer mechanism comprising several conveyor chains located in the gaps between adjacent rollers. The conveyor chains are closed-loop chains, and their conveying direction is parallel to the axis of the rollers. Each conveyor chain includes a horizontal chain segment at its top, with a linear guide bar supporting the horizontal chain segment below it. A drive sprocket contacts the bottom of the inner ring of the conveyor chain, driving the conveyor chain's movement. This utility model, through the interlacing arrangement of rollers and conveyor chains, achieves efficient bidirectional transfer of containers both longitudinally and laterally, increasing the freedom of movement of containers conveyed on the filling assembly line, while also maximizing the space utilization efficiency of the equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated filling production lines, specifically to a bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling. Background Technology

[0002] In automated filling production, the transfer and conveying of containers such as drums is a critical link, connecting processes such as empty drum warehousing, filling, and finished product warehousing. Currently used transfer mechanisms have significant shortcomings. First, most can only achieve unidirectional conveying, failing to meet the bidirectional transfer requirements for empty drums entering and leaving the storage area. Second, the component layout is loose, with unreasonable matching between conveyor components and support structures, not only occupying a large space but also making it difficult to achieve parallel transfer of multiple drums, resulting in a loose overall layout of the production line. In actual production, this directly reduces container turnover efficiency, increases the production line's footprint, has poor adaptability, and thus restricts the overall production efficiency of the automated filling line. Therefore, production lines with only longitudinal conveying capabilities urgently need improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling.

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling. To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0005] A bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling includes: a longitudinal transfer mechanism comprising several rollers arranged parallel to each other; a transverse transfer mechanism comprising several conveyor chains located in the gaps between adjacent rollers, the conveyor chains being closed-loop chains, and the conveying direction of the conveyor chains being parallel to the axes of the rollers; wherein, each conveyor chain includes a horizontal chain segment located at its top, and a linear guide bar supporting the horizontal chain segment is provided below the horizontal chain segment; the bottom of the inner ring of the conveyor chain contacts a drive sprocket, the drive sprocket driving the conveyor chain to move.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the inner ring of the conveyor chain contacts a first driven sprocket and a second driven sprocket, and the conveyor chain between the first driven sprocket and the second driven sprocket is a horizontal chain segment; the outer ring of the conveyor chain contacts a tension sprocket.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the transmission chain between the tension sprocket and the second driven sprocket is a return chain segment, the transmission chain between the tension sprocket and the driving sprocket is a first oblique chain segment, and the transmission chain between the first driven sprocket and the driving sprocket is a second oblique chain segment; the return chain segment and the horizontal chain segment are parallel to each other, and the first oblique chain segment and the second oblique chain segment are arranged in a V-shape.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the axes of the driving sprockets of several transmission chains coincide on the same spatial straight line, and the several driving sprockets are connected to a drive shaft, one end of which is connected to a rotary motor.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the shaft end of the drive sprocket is equipped with a bearing seat, the drive shaft of the adjacent transmission chain is assembled through a coupling, and the rotary motor is assembled with the drive shaft through a reduction gear set.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the roller shaft end is equipped with a frame, the frame having an oblong hole for assembly with the roller shaft end, the length direction of the oblong hole being vertical.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the top of the horizontal chain segment is at a height not lower than the top of the roller.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, at least two rollers are provided between two adjacent conveyor chains.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the roller includes a cylindrical part and a sprocket part, the sprocket part is located at one side shaft end of the cylindrical part, and the roller includes a driving roller and a driven roller.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the roller shaft end is equipped with a frame, and a side stop bar is provided on one side of the frame. The height of the side stop bar is higher than the height of the roller. A notch is provided on one side of the frame, and the notch allows one end of the conveyor chain to be exposed. The notch and the side stop bar are located on both sides of the frame, respectively.

[0015] The beneficial technical effects of using the bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling described in this application are:

[0016] By cooperating with the parallel rollers of the longitudinal transfer mechanism and the conveyor chain of the transverse transfer mechanism, and with the conveyor chain precisely positioned in the gaps between adjacent rollers, both longitudinal and transverse transfer of containers can be achieved simultaneously. This breaks through the limitation of traditional transfer mechanisms that can only transport in one direction, effectively connecting the conveying needs of multiple stages in automated filling production, such as empty barrel warehousing, filling, and finished product warehousing, and meeting the core application scenario of bidirectional transfer.

[0017] A straight guide bar is installed below the horizontal chain segment at the top of the conveyor chain to provide stable support for the horizontal chain segment, ensuring that the chain remains horizontal during lateral conveying and preventing the chain from sagging and losing contact with the container during lateral transfer. At the same time, the design of the conveyor chain embedded in the gaps between the rollers does not require additional space; otherwise, even the shortest rollers would generally occupy more space than the conveyor chain. Attached Figure Description

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

[0019] Figure 1 This is an application diagram of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a transverse transfer mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a conveyor chain according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] 1-Container; 2-Side bar; 3-Frame; 301-Notch; 4-Rotating motor; 5-Reduction gear set; 6-Roller; 601-Sprocket section; 602-Cylindrical section; 7-Transmission chain; 701-Horizontal chain segment; 702-Return chain segment; 703-First inclined chain segment; 704-Second inclined chain segment; 8-Drive shaft; 9-Coupling; 10-Bearing housing; 11-Drive sprocket; 12-First driven sprocket; 13-Second driven sprocket; 14-Tension sprocket; 15-Linear guide bar. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments:

[0025] In order to achieve the purpose of this utility model, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling includes: a longitudinal transfer mechanism comprising several parallel rollers 6; and a transverse transfer mechanism comprising several conveyor chains 7 located in the gaps formed by adjacent rollers 6. The conveyor chains 7 are closed-loop chains, and their effective conveying direction is parallel to the axis of the rollers 6. Each conveyor chain 7 includes a horizontal chain segment 701 at its top, with a linear guide bar 15 supporting the horizontal chain segment 701 below it. The linear guide bar 15 is a strip-shaped component, and the top surface of the horizontal chain segment 701 slides against the linear guide bar 15. A drive sprocket 11 contacts the bottom of the inner ring of the conveyor chain 7, driving the conveyor chain 7 to move.

[0026] like Figure 1 As shown, the top surfaces of the longitudinal transfer mechanism and the transverse transfer mechanism jointly support the container 1, which is generally a cylindrical container. The diameter of the container 1 is larger than the distance between two adjacent conveyor chains 7. Several containers 1 are arranged vertically and can be conveyed longitudinally as the roller 6 rotates, during which time the bottom of the container 1 rubs against the conveyor chain 7. When it is necessary to convey the container 1 laterally, the roller 6 can stop rotating, while the conveyor chain 7 starts, driving the container 1 to move laterally, eventually causing it to disengage from the roller 6.

[0027] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: by setting the roller 6 of the longitudinal transfer mechanism and the conveyor chain 7 of the transverse transfer mechanism to cooperate with each other, and the conveyor chain 7 is precisely embedded in the gap between adjacent rollers 6, the container 1 can be transferred in both longitudinal and transverse directions, which effectively improves the layout compactness and conveying efficiency of the automated filling line.

[0028] in addition, Figures 1 to 4 In the middle, some components are gradually hidden in order to reveal the internal structural principles. Figure 3 compared to Figure 2 , Figure 3 Roller 6 was hidden. Figure 4 compared to Figure 3 , Figure 3 There are two sets of teleportation chains 7, and Figure 4 Only one set of teleportation chain 7 is shown.

[0029] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the inner ring of the transmission chain 7 contacts a first driven sprocket 12 and a second driven sprocket 13, and the transmission chain 7 between the first driven sprocket 12 and the second driven sprocket 13 is a horizontal chain segment 701. The outer ring of the transmission chain 7 contacts a tension sprocket 14.

[0030] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the driven sprocket controls the trajectory shape of the transmission chain 7; the tension sprocket 14 can enhance the stability and transmission accuracy of the chain operation and prevent the chain from slack.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, in some other embodiments of this utility model, the transmission chain 7 between the tension sprocket 14 and the second driven sprocket 13 is a return chain segment 702, the transmission chain 7 between the tension sprocket 14 and the driving sprocket 11 is a first oblique chain segment 703, and the transmission chain 7 between the first driven sprocket 12 and the driving sprocket 11 is a second oblique chain segment 704. The return chain segment 702 is parallel to the horizontal chain segment 701, and the first oblique chain segment 703 and the second oblique chain segment 704 are arranged in a V-shape.

[0032] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: further optimizing the chain path and ensuring that the drive sprocket 11 has enough teeth to participate in chain transmission; reducing transmission resistance and wear, and improving transmission efficiency.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in some other embodiments of this utility model, the axes of the drive sprockets 11 of several transmission chains 7 coincide on the same spatial straight line, and the several drive sprockets 11 are connected to a drive shaft 8, one end of which is connected to a rotary motor 4.

[0034] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the synchronous movement of multiple chains ensures the coordination and consistency of lateral load transfer.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in some other embodiments of this utility model, the shaft end of the drive sprocket 11 is equipped with a bearing seat 10, the drive shaft 8 of the adjacent transmission chain 7 is assembled through a coupling 9, and the rotary motor 4 is assembled with the drive shaft 8 through a reduction gear set 5.

[0036] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: ensuring the rigidity, alignment, and smooth operation of the transmission system.

[0037] In some other embodiments of this utility model, a frame 3 is assembled at the shaft end of the roller 6, and the frame 3 has a waist-shaped hole for assembly with the shaft end of the roller 6, the length direction of the waist-shaped hole being vertical.

[0038] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that the height of the roller 6 relative to the conveyor chain 7 can be finely adjusted by means of the waist-shaped hole.

[0039] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the top of the horizontal chain segment 701 and the roller 6 coincide on the same horizontal plane.

[0040] Alternatively, the top height of the horizontal chain segment 701 is higher than the top height of the roller 6. That is, the top height of the horizontal chain segment 701 is slightly higher than the top height of the roller 6. This ensures that the horizontal chain segment 701 can contact the bottom of the container 1. When the roller 6 conveys the container 1, the bottom of the container 1 slides over the horizontal chain segment 701 with friction and has a slightly controllable tilting sway, that is, a seesaw-like sway.

[0041] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that it ensures that both the longitudinal transfer mechanism and the transverse transfer mechanism can drive the container 1.

[0042] In some other embodiments of this utility model, at least two rollers 6 are provided between two adjacent conveyor chains 7.

[0043] The beneficial effect of adopting the above technical solution is that by setting at least two rollers 6 between two adjacent conveyor chains 7, sufficient support is provided for the container 1.

[0044] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the roller 6 includes a cylindrical portion 602 and a sprocket portion 601, the sprocket portion 601 being located at one side shaft end of the cylindrical portion 602, and the roller 6 including a driving roller and a driven roller.

[0045] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are that the roller 6 can be driven by the sprocket part 601 at one end, or the driven roller below can be driven by part of the active roller.

[0046] In some other embodiments of this utility model, a frame 3 is mounted on the shaft end of the roller 6, and a side baffle 2 is provided on one side of the frame 3, the height of the side baffle 2 being higher than the height of the roller 6. A notch 301 is provided on one side of the frame 3, the notch 301 allowing one end of the conveyor chain 7 to be exposed, and the notch 301 and the side baffle 2 are located on both sides of the frame 3 respectively.

[0047] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution are: the side baffle 2 can prevent the container 1 from slipping off from this side, and the conveyor chain 7 is exposed laterally from the gap 301 of the frame, which is equivalent to extending the conveying distance a little, making it easier for the container 1 to smoothly detach from the roller 6 laterally.

[0048] The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling described in this application is particularly suitable for bidirectional transfer of 200L iron drums. It can achieve transfer in two directions, and can actually accommodate about seven iron drums at the same time. The overall layout is compact and reasonable, and can meet the bidirectional requirements of feeding and discharging.

[0049] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it. They should not be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All equivalent changes or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling, characterized in that, include: The longitudinal transfer mechanism includes several rollers arranged in parallel to each other; The transverse transfer mechanism includes several conveyor chains located in the gaps between adjacent rollers. The conveyor chains are closed-loop chains, and the conveying direction of the conveyor chains is parallel to the axis of the rollers. The conveyor chain includes a horizontal chain segment at its top, and a straight guide bar supporting the horizontal chain segment is provided below the horizontal chain segment. The bottom of the inner ring of the conveyor chain is in contact with a drive sprocket, which drives the conveyor chain to move.

2. The bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner ring of the conveyor chain contacts a first driven sprocket and a second driven sprocket, and the conveyor chain between the first driven sprocket and the second driven sprocket is a horizontal chain segment; The outer ring of the conveyor chain is in contact with a tension sprocket.

3. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission chain between the tension sprocket and the second driven sprocket is a return chain segment, the transmission chain between the tension sprocket and the driving sprocket is a first inclined chain segment, and the transmission chain between the first driven sprocket and the driving sprocket is a second inclined chain segment; The return chain segment is parallel to the horizontal chain segment, and the first oblique chain segment and the second oblique chain segment are arranged in a V-shape.

4. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axes of the drive sprockets of several conveyor chains coincide on the same straight line in space, and the drive sprockets are connected to a drive shaft, one end of which is connected to a rotary motor.

5. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shaft end of the drive sprocket is equipped with a bearing housing, the drive shaft of the adjacent conveyor chain is assembled through a coupling, and the rotary motor is assembled with the drive shaft through a reduction gear set.

6. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller is fitted with a frame at its shaft end, and the frame has a waist-shaped hole for fitting to the roller shaft end, the length direction of the waist-shaped hole being vertical.

7. The bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the horizontal chain segment is at a height no less than the top of the roller.

8. The bidirectional transfer production line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two rollers are provided between two adjacent conveyor chains.

9. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller includes a cylindrical part and a sprocket part, the sprocket part being located at one side of the shaft end of the cylindrical part, and the roller includes a driving roller and a driven roller.

10. The bidirectional transfer assembly line for automated filling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The roller is fitted with a frame at its shaft end, and a side guard is provided on one side of the frame. The height of the side guard is higher than the height of the roller. A notch is provided on one side of the frame, which exposes one end of the conveyor chain. The notch and the side guard are located on both sides of the frame.

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