Double-position receiving and sorting buffer mechanism

Abstract

This utility model discloses a dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism, including a linear module, a receiving mechanism, and several parallel conveyor belts. The linear module drives the receiving mechanism to move between a receiving position and a corresponding conveyor belt buffer position. The receiving mechanism has a first receiving position, a second receiving position, and a transfer pusher. The first receiving position and the second receiving position are arranged side by side, with the first receiving position being closer to the conveyor belt. The transfer pusher pushes the products from the first and second receiving positions to their respective conveyor belt buffers. This dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism can quickly sort and buffer finished brake pads when multiple brake pad models are produced simultaneously on an automated production line, realizing the function of product classification and buffering during mixed production of multiple brake pad models on an automated production line, achieving the goal of flexible production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated sorting equipment technology, specifically a dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism, which is particularly suitable for finished product sorting and buffering in brake pad production lines in the hardware machinery and automotive parts industries. Background Technology

[0002] On brake pad production lines, multiple models of brake pads are typically produced together, requiring sorting by model before being removed from the line. Traditional manual sorting is inefficient and costly, failing to meet automation requirements. Existing equipment lacks efficient dual-station receiving and vertical buffering functions, resulting in long sorting cycles and low space utilization.

[0003] Therefore, the aforementioned technical problems need to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This utility model addresses the above-mentioned technical problems by providing a dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism. When multiple types of brake pads are produced simultaneously on an automated production line, this mechanism can be used to quickly sort and buffer the finished brake pads, realizing the function of product classification and buffering when multiple models of brake pads are mixed in the automated production line, thereby achieving the goal of flexible production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A dual-position receiving and sorting buffer mechanism includes a linear module, a receiving mechanism, and several parallel conveyor belts. The linear module drives the receiving mechanism to move between the receiving position and the corresponding conveyor belt buffer position.

[0007] The receiving mechanism is provided with a first receiving position, a second receiving position, and a material transfer pusher. The first receiving position and the second receiving position are arranged side by side, with the first receiving position being closer to the conveyor belt. The material transfer pusher pushes the products of the first receiving position and the second receiving position to the corresponding conveyor belt buffers.

[0008] The linear module of this dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism moves the receiving mechanism to the receiving position and the corresponding conveyor belt buffer position. The receiving mechanism receives products and stacks them one by one on the conveyor belt, which buffers the products. Dual-position receiving allows for the simultaneous reception of two products, shortening the sorting cycle time.

[0009] In a further optimized design, the first receiving position is equipped with a flipping mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The flipping mechanism drives the first receiving position to rotate 90° to place the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism pushes the vertically placed product to the conveyor belt.

[0010] When there is no product at the first receiving position, the transfer pusher pushes the product from the second receiving position to the first receiving position, and then the flipping mechanism places the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism pushes the product to the conveyor belt.

[0011] Products at the first receiving station are flipped 90° by a flipping mechanism and then pushed onto the conveyor belt by a pushing mechanism. After flipping 90°, the products are placed vertically, saving storage space. Products at the second receiving station are pushed to the first receiving station, flipped, and then stored, further saving space for product storage.

[0012] To further optimize the design, the conveyor belt is equipped with a belt rotation mechanism. After a product is pushed onto the conveyor belt, the belt rotation mechanism moves the belt forward by one product's placement position. Once a product is pushed onto the conveyor belt, the belt moves by one product's placement position, making room for the next product to be stacked, ensuring orderly and stable product stacking.

[0013] In a further optimized design, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping cylinder and two flipping bearings. The two ends of the first receiving position are respectively connected to the flipping bearings, and the flipping cylinder drives the first receiving position to rotate 90° around the flipping bearings.

[0014] In a further optimized design, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing cylinder, which pushes the vertically placed product onto the conveyor belt.

[0015] In a further optimized design, the material receiving mechanism is also equipped with a rodless cylinder, which drives the material transfer push rod to move back and forth. The rodless cylinder is small in size, making it easy to install and use.

[0016] The scheme is further optimized by installing a first sensor at the first receiving position to detect whether a product has arrived, and a second sensor at the second receiving position to detect whether a product has arrived.

[0017] In a further optimized design, the receiving mechanism is mounted on the slider of the linear module and is driven to translate by a servo motor. Driving the linear module to translate via a servo motor offers high speed and accurate positioning.

[0018] This utility model has the following technical advantages compared with the prior art:

[0019] 1. This dual-position receiving and sorting buffer mechanism has dual-station receiving, which can receive two products at the same time, shortening the sorting cycle time;

[0020] 2. After being flipped 90° and stacked, the products are stored vertically, saving more storage space.

[0021] 3. The linear module is driven by a servo motor for translation, which is fast, accurate, and highly reliable.

[0022] 4. Fully automated sorting reduces manual intervention, significantly lowers the labor intensity of workers, and is highly efficient. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The left view;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Top view;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged stereoscopic image (medium-sized);

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 Top view.

[0029] In the diagram: linear module 10, servo motor 11, module mounting base plate 12, receiving mechanism 20, first receiving position 21, second receiving position 22, material transfer push rod 23, limit switch mechanism 23a, flipping mechanism 24, flipping cylinder 24a, flipping bearing 24b, pushing mechanism 25, pushing cylinder 25a, support plate 25b, rodless cylinder 26, first sensor 27, second sensor 28, guide rail slider mechanism 29, receiving mounting base plate 2A, belt conveyor 30, belt rotation mechanism 31, guide plate 32, full material detection switch 33, frame 40, foot cup 50, receiving position A, belt conveyor buffer position B, steel backing C. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this is a specific embodiment of the dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism of this utility model.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the dual-position receiving and sorting buffer mechanism of this embodiment includes a linear module 10 fixed on the frame 40, a receiving mechanism 20, and four parallel conveyor belts 30. The linear module 10 drives the receiving mechanism 20 to move between the receiving position A and the corresponding conveyor belt buffer position B. The frame 40 is supported by several feet 50 to facilitate the adjustment of height and level.

[0033] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the receiving mechanism 20 includes a first receiving position 21, a second receiving position 22, and a material transfer push rod 23, which are set on the receiving mounting base plate 2A. The first receiving position 21 and the second receiving position 22 are arranged side by side, with the first receiving position 21 being closer to the conveyor belt 30. The material transfer push rod 23 pushes the products of the first receiving position 21 and the second receiving position 22 to the corresponding conveyor belt 30 buffer.

[0034] The linear module 10 of this dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism moves the receiving mechanism 20 to the receiving position A and the corresponding conveyor belt buffer position B. The receiving mechanism 20 receives products and stacks them one by one onto the conveyor belt 30, which buffers the products. This dual-position receiving system allows for the simultaneous reception of two products, shortening the sorting cycle time.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the first receiving position 21 is equipped with a flipping mechanism 24 and a pushing mechanism 25. The flipping mechanism 24 drives the first receiving position 21 to rotate 90° to place the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism 25 pushes the vertically placed product to the belt line 30.

[0036] When there is no product at the first receiving position 21, the transfer push rod 23 pushes the product from the second receiving position 22 to the first receiving position 21, and then the flipping mechanism 24 places the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism 25 pushes the product to the belt line 30.

[0037] The product at the first receiving position 21 is flipped 90° by the flipping mechanism 24 and then pushed onto the conveyor belt 30 by the pushing mechanism 25. After being flipped 90°, the product is placed vertically, which saves buffer space. The product at the second receiving position 22 is pushed to the first receiving position 21, flipped, and then stored, thus saving even more space for product buffering.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, the conveyor belt 30 is equipped with a belt rotating mechanism 31. After a product is pushed onto the conveyor belt 30, the belt rotating mechanism 31 drives the belt to move forward by one product placement position. After a product is pushed onto the conveyor belt 30, the conveyor belt 30 moves by one product placement position to make room for the next product to be stacked, ensuring that the products are stacked in an orderly and stable manner.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, guide plates 32 are provided on both sides of the belt conveyor 30, and a full material detection switch 33 is provided at the end to indicate that the product storage on the belt conveyor 30 is full.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the flipping mechanism 24 includes a flipping cylinder 24a and two flipping bearings 24b. The two ends of the first receiving position 21 are respectively connected to the flipping bearings 24b. The flipping cylinder 24a drives the first receiving position 21 to rotate 90° around the flipping bearings 24b.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the pushing mechanism 25 includes a pushing cylinder 25a and a support plate 25b. The support plate 25b is located at the end of the first receiving position 21 and limits and supports the product during the product flipping process to prevent the product from falling. The pushing cylinder 25a pushes the product placed vertically on the support plate 25b to the belt conveyor 30.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the receiving mechanism 20 also includes a rodless cylinder 26 and a guide rail slider mechanism 29. The material transfer push rod 23 is mounted on the slider of the guide rail slider mechanism 29, and the rodless cylinder 26 drives the material transfer push rod 23 to move back and forth on the guide rail slider mechanism 29. The rodless cylinder 26 is small in size and easy to install and use. Limiting mechanisms 23a are provided at both ends of the material transfer push rod 23.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, the first receiving position 21 is equipped with a first sensor 27 to detect whether a product has arrived, and the second receiving position 22 is equipped with a second sensor 28 to detect whether a product has arrived.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the receiving mechanism 20 is mounted on the slider of the linear module 10 and is driven to translate by the servo motor 11. The servo motor 11 drives the linear module 10 to translate quickly and accurately. The linear module 10 is equipped with a module mounting base plate 12 fixed to the frame 40.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown in the diagram, the buffer of the steel back C is arranged so that the first receiving position 21 and the second receiving position 22 are placed horizontally and then flipped to be placed vertically on the conveyor belt 30, which significantly saves the placement space.

[0046] When multiple brake pads are produced simultaneously on an automated production line, this dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism can quickly sort and buffer the finished brake pads, realizing the function of product classification and buffering when multiple models of brake pads are produced in a mixed manner on an automated production line, thus achieving the goal of flexible production.

[0047] In summary, as described in the specification and figures, this utility model has been manufactured into actual samples and subjected to multiple use tests. The test results demonstrate that this utility model achieves its intended purpose, and its practicality is beyond doubt. The embodiments described above are merely for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any equivalent embodiments made by those with common knowledge in the relevant technical field, utilizing the technical content disclosed in this utility model, without departing from the scope of the technical features and similar features disclosed in this utility model, are all within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a linear module (10), a receiving mechanism (20) and several parallel conveyor belts (30), wherein the linear module (10) drives the receiving mechanism (20) to move between the receiving position (A) and the corresponding conveyor belt buffer position (B); The receiving mechanism (20) is provided with a first receiving position (21), a second receiving position (22) and a material transfer push rod (23). The first receiving position (21) and the second receiving position (22) are arranged side by side, with the first receiving position (21) being closer to the conveyor belt (30). The material transfer push rod (23) pushes the products of the first receiving position (21) and the second receiving position (22) to the corresponding conveyor belt (30) for buffering.

2. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiving position (21) is provided with a flipping mechanism (24) and a pushing mechanism (25). The flipping mechanism (24) drives the first receiving position (21) to rotate 90° to place the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism (25) pushes the vertically placed product to the belt line (30). When there is no product at the first receiving position (21), the transfer push rod (23) pushes the product at the second receiving position (22) to the first receiving position (21), and then the flipping mechanism (24) places the product vertically, and the pushing mechanism (25) pushes the product to the belt line (30).

3. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The belt conveyor (30) is equipped with a belt rotating mechanism (31), which drives the belt to move forward by one product placement position after the product is pushed onto the belt conveyor (30).

4. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (24) includes a flipping cylinder (24a) and two flipping bearings (24b). The two ends of the first receiving position (21) are respectively connected to the flipping bearings (24b). The flipping cylinder (24a) drives the first receiving position (21) to rotate 90° around the flipping bearings (24b).

5. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism (25) includes a pushing cylinder (25a) that pushes the vertically placed product to the conveyor belt (30).

6. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism (20) is also equipped with a rodless cylinder (26), which drives the material transfer push rod (23) to move back and forth.

7. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiving position (21) is equipped with a first sensor (27) to detect whether a product has arrived, and the second receiving position (22) is equipped with a second sensor (28) to detect whether a product has arrived.

8. The dual-position receiving, sorting, and buffering mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism (20) is located on the slider of the linear module (10) and is driven to translate by a servo motor (11).

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