A transport mechanism for workpieces

Abstract

The utility model relates to work piece production technical field provides a kind of conveying mechanism for work piece, work piece has stepped appearance, conveying mechanism includes: two parallelly arranged conveying ropes and the driving assembly connected therewith;Wherein, the shaft shoulder of work piece is supported between two conveying ropes, and the support to work piece is realized through the clamping action of conveying rope, and make its axial direction always keep vertical state;Conveying rope also simultaneously bear the function of conveying work piece along horizontal direction;Driving assembly is connected with two conveying ropes, for driving conveying rope moves along horizontal direction, to drive work piece synchronous advance;Through the design of above-mentioned structure, work piece keeps vertical state naturally in conveying process, need not to configure additional posture adjustment mechanism or rotating device, effectively simplify the equipment structure, reduce manufacturing and maintenance cost, improve the automation level and operating efficiency of production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of workpiece production technology, and specifically relates to a workpiece conveying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] During workpiece production, when machining or inspecting workpieces with special structures (such as stepped shapes), it is usually necessary to keep the workpiece in a vertical position. However, the commonly used conveyor belt or gripper methods in the prior art have the following problems:

[0003] Conveyor belt systems are primarily used for horizontal transport. To keep workpieces vertical during transport, an additional rotating mechanism is usually required to adjust their orientation. This not only increases the complexity of the system but also extends the production cycle.

[0004] While grippers can fix the workpiece's position to some extent, adjusting the workpiece's posture during transport still requires an additional rotating device. Furthermore, grippers have limited applicability and may not provide sufficient support for workpieces with complex shapes.

[0005] Both of these methods require the introduction of additional rotating mechanisms to adjust the workpiece's posture, which not only increases the complexity and maintenance costs of the equipment but also reduces the overall efficiency of the production line to some extent. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: to propose a workpiece conveying mechanism, which sets two parallel conveying ropes and abuts the workpiece's shoulder between the conveying ropes, so that the workpiece can automatically maintain a vertical state during the conveying process; without the need for additional rotation mechanism or posture adjustment device, stable conveying of workpiece can be achieved, thereby simplifying the process flow, improving production efficiency and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to propose a conveying mechanism for a workpiece, wherein the workpiece has a stepped shape, and the conveying mechanism includes:

[0008] Two parallel conveyor ropes are provided, with the workpiece's shoulder resting between the two conveyor ropes to provide support for the workpiece and keep its axial direction vertical. The conveyor ropes are used to transport the workpiece horizontally.

[0009] A drive assembly is provided, to which both conveying ropes are connected. The drive assembly is used to drive the conveying ropes to move horizontally.

[0010] In the above-described workpiece conveying mechanism, the drive assembly includes:

[0011] Two support seats are arranged opposite each other, and each support seat has a drive wheel and a tension wheel arranged side by side. The two conveying ropes are respectively sleeved between the drive wheel and the tension wheel on the two support seats. The drive wheel is used to drive the conveying rope to move.

[0012] The first driving component is provided on both of the two support seats. The output end of the first driving component is provided with a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly is connected to the driving wheel. The first driving component drives the driving wheel to rotate through the pulley assembly.

[0013] In the above-described workpiece conveying mechanism, the pulley assembly includes:

[0014] The drive wheel is connected to the output end of the first drive unit;

[0015] The driven wheel has a rotating shaft connected to the driving wheel, with one end of the rotating shaft connected to the driving wheel and the other end connected to the driven wheel;

[0016] A belt is fitted between the driving pulley and the driven pulley.

[0017] In the above-mentioned workpiece conveying mechanism, a first sliding groove is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the drive wheel, a second sliding groove is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the tension wheel, and the conveying rope movably abuts against the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

[0018] In the above-mentioned workpiece conveying mechanism, the support base is provided with a movable seat and a first slide rail, the tensioning wheel is connected to the movable seat, and the bottom of the movable seat is provided with a first slider, and the movable seat is slidably mounted on the first slide rail via the first slider.

[0019] In the above-mentioned workpiece conveying mechanism, a second driving member is also provided on the support base. The output end of the second driving member is connected to the movable base, and the second driving member is used to drive the movable base to slide on the first slide rail.

[0020] In the above-mentioned workpiece conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism further includes a support platform, and both support seats are disposed on the support platform.

[0021] In one of the above-described workpiece conveying mechanisms, the distance between the two support seats is adjustable.

[0022] In one of the above-described workpiece conveying mechanisms, one of the support seats is fixed to the support platform, and the other support seat is movably disposed on the support platform.

[0023] In the above-described workpiece conveying mechanism, both of the support seats are movably mounted on the support platform.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0025] (1) The workpiece is clamped and positioned by two parallel conveying ropes, so that the workpiece is always in a vertical state during the transportation process. There is no need to introduce an additional attitude adjustment mechanism, which greatly simplifies the system structure and reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0026] (2) The conveying rope is driven by a combination of a drive wheel and a tension wheel, and the tension force is flexibly controlled by adjusting the position of the tension wheel, which improves the stability and durability of the system.

[0027] (3) The distance between the two support seats is adjustable, so that the spacing between the two conveying ropes can be dynamically matched according to the workpiece size, which further improves the versatility and adaptability of the equipment and is suitable for efficient conveying of workpieces of various specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the workpiece in this design.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a 3D view of the proposed solution;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the hidden part of the structure;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a 3D view of the drive wheel in this design.

[0032] In the diagram, 1. Workpiece; 2. Shoulder; 3. Conveying rope; 4. Support base; 5. Drive wheel; 6. Tensioning wheel; 7. First driving component; 8. Driving wheel; 9. Driven wheel; 10. Rotating shaft; 11. Belt; 12. First sliding groove; 13. Second sliding groove; 14. Moving base; 15. First slide rail; 16. First slider; 17. Second driving component; 18. Support platform; 19. Second slide rail; 20. Second slider; 21. Third driving component; 22. Support block. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this solution provides a conveying mechanism for a workpiece. The workpiece 1 has a stepped shape. The conveying mechanism includes: two parallel conveying ropes 3, with the shoulder 2 of the workpiece 1 abutting between the two conveying ropes 3 to provide support for the workpiece 1 and keep the axial direction of the workpiece 1 vertical. The conveying ropes 3 are used to convey the workpiece 1 horizontally. A drive assembly is also provided, with both conveying ropes 3 connected to the drive assembly, which drives the conveying ropes 3 to move horizontally.

[0036] During operation, workpiece 1 is placed manually or by automated equipment between two parallel conveyor ropes 3. At this time, the shoulder 2 of workpiece 1 contacts and abuts against the two conveyor ropes 3, and the spacing and clamping force between the conveyor ropes 3 support and position workpiece 1. This design ensures that workpiece 1 maintains its vertical axial direction throughout the transport process, thus meeting the posture requirements of subsequent processing, inspection, or assembly processes. Under the action of the drive component, the conveyor ropes 3 move horizontally. When the conveyor ropes 3 begin to move, the friction between their surface and the shoulder 2 of workpiece 1 drives workpiece 1 forward synchronously, thereby achieving the transport of workpiece 1. Due to the arrangement of the conveyor ropes 3, workpiece 1 naturally maintains a vertical state during transport, eliminating the need for additional rotating mechanisms or posture adjustment devices to complete the directional transport of workpiece 1. This design effectively simplifies the overall process flow, reduces equipment complexity and maintenance costs, improves the operating efficiency of the production line, and reduces the manufacturing investment of the enterprise. The conveyor ropes 3 are preferably made of materials with a certain degree of rigidity, such as steel wire rope, chain, or other structural forms with sufficient load-bearing capacity and deformation resistance.

[0037] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes: two opposing support seats 4, each support seat 4 having a drive wheel 5 and a tension wheel 6 arranged side by side, and two conveying ropes 3 respectively sleeved between the drive wheel 5 and the tension wheel 6 on the two support seats 4; a first drive member 7, each of the two support seats 4 having a first drive member 7, the output end of the first drive member 7 having a pulley assembly, the pulley assembly being connected to the drive wheel 5, and the first drive member 7 driving the drive wheel 5 to rotate through the pulley assembly.

[0038] During operation, once the workpiece 1 is placed between the two conveyor ropes 3, the first drive unit 7 is activated, driving the drive wheel 5 to rotate via the pulley assembly. The rotation of the drive wheel 5 causes the conveyor rope 3 to move horizontally, while the tension wheel 6 rotates synchronously to provide the necessary tension to the conveyor rope 3, ensuring that the conveyor rope 3 maintains appropriate tension during movement. The movement of the conveyor rope 3 causes the workpiece 1 to move forward synchronously, thereby achieving smooth transport of the workpiece 1.

[0039] Furthermore, the pulley assembly includes: a driving pulley 8 connected to the output end of the first driving member 7; a driven pulley 9, on which a rotating shaft 10 is connected, one end of which is connected to the driving pulley 5 and the other end of which is connected to the driven pulley 9; and a belt 11 sleeved between the driving pulley 8 and the driven pulley 9.

[0040] When the first driving component 7 is started, it drives the driving wheel 8 to rotate. The rotation of the driving wheel 8 is transmitted to the driven wheel 9 through the belt 11, and the rotation of the driven wheel 9 is transmitted to the driving wheel 5 through the rotating shaft 10. The rotation of the driving wheel 5 ultimately drives the conveying rope 3 to move in the horizontal direction. Through the structural design of the belt pulley assembly, the power of the first driving component 7 can be transmitted to the driving wheel 5 efficiently and stably, thereby achieving reliable driving of the conveying rope 3. At the same time, the belt drive has a certain buffering and shock absorption effect, which can achieve flexible transmission between the first driving component 7 and the driving wheel 5, effectively reducing vibration and impact caused by starting or load changes, thereby improving the smoothness of operation and service life of the entire system. The first driving component 7 is preferably a motor.

[0041] Furthermore, a first sliding groove 12 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the drive wheel 5, and a second sliding groove 13 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the tension wheel 6. The conveying rope 3 is movably embedded in and abuts against the first sliding groove 12 and the second sliding groove 13. The design of the first sliding groove 12 and the second sliding groove 13 ensures that the conveying rope 3 always stays on the predetermined path during operation, thereby improving the accuracy of the workpiece 1 positioning.

[0042] Specifically, the first sliding groove 12 and the second sliding groove 13 not only provide guidance but also enhance friction by increasing the contact area between the conveying rope 3 and the drive wheel 5 and tension wheel 6. This design enables the conveying rope 3 to maintain stable operation under different load conditions, reducing the risk of slippage and deviation. At the same time, the position of the tension wheel 6 is adjustable, allowing the tension of the conveying rope 3 to be adjusted according to actual needs, avoiding slippage or breakage caused by slackness or over-tension, and improving the stability and reliability of the system. In addition, the design of the first sliding groove 12 and the second sliding groove 13 simplifies the replacement and adjustment process of the conveying rope 3. When it is necessary to replace or adjust the conveying rope 3, it is only necessary to remove the conveying rope 3 from the sliding groove or re-embed it, without complicated disassembly and installation steps, reducing the maintenance difficulty and cost of the equipment.

[0043] To achieve adjustable position of tension wheel 6, support base 4 is provided with movable base 14 and first slide rail 15. Tension wheel 6 is connected to movable base 14, and first slider 16 is provided at the bottom of movable base 14. Movable base 14 is slidably mounted on first slide rail 15 via first slider 16. Movable base 14 moves along first slide rail 15 within a certain range, thereby realizing dynamic adjustment of tension state of conveying rope 3.

[0044] To move the movable seat 14 along the first slide rail 15, a second driving component 17 is also provided on the support seat 4. The output end of the second driving component 17 is connected to the movable seat 14. When it is necessary to adjust the tension of the conveying rope 3, the second driving component 17 drives the movable seat 14 to slide on the first slide rail 15 through the first slider 16, thereby causing the tension wheel 6 to move closer to or further away from the drive wheel 5 on the support seat 4 to adjust the tension of the conveying rope 3. The second driving component 17 can be an automatic drive device such as a motor, hydraulic cylinder, or pneumatic cylinder, which is suitable for continuous adjustment needs in automated production lines; or it can be a manual drive mechanism operated by a handle, which is suitable for manual adjustment scenarios.

[0045] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism in this solution also includes a support platform 18, with two support seats 4 set on the support platform 18, and the distance between the two support seats 4 is adjustable; since the two conveying ropes 3 are respectively sleeved between the drive wheel 5 and the tension wheel 6 on the two support seats 4, the spacing between the two conveying ropes 3 changes when the distance between the two support seats 4 is adjusted, thereby adapting to workpieces 1 of different sizes.

[0046] The connection between the two support bases 4 and the support platform 18 includes the following two forms: one is that one support base 4 is fixedly installed on the support platform 18, and the other support base 4 is movably set on the support platform 18; the other is that both support bases 4 can be movably set on the support platform 18.

[0047] A second slide rail 19 is provided on the support platform 18. When one of the support seats 4 is movably mounted on the support platform 18, a second slider 20 is provided at the bottom of the support seat 4. The support seat 4 slides with the second slide rail 19 through the second slider 20 to move closer to or further away from the other support seat 4 fixedly mounted on the support platform 18. When both support seats 4 are movable structures, a second slider 20 is provided at the bottom of both support seats 4, and they move closer to or further away from each other on the second slide rail 19 through the second slider 20.

[0048] To achieve precise adjustment of the position of the support base 4, the support platform 18 is also provided with a third drive component 21 and a support block 22. The support block 22 has a through hole. The output end of the third drive component 21 passes through the support block 22 and is threadedly connected to the support base 4, which is movably connected to the support platform 18. When the third drive component 21 is started, its output end rotates, thereby driving the threaded support base 4 to move along the second slide rail 19 via the second slider 20. The third drive component 21 can be an automatic drive device such as a motor, which is suitable for continuous adjustment needs in automated production lines; or it can be a manual drive mechanism operated by a handle, which is suitable for manual adjustment scenarios.

[0049] It should be noted that in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0051] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A transport mechanism for workpieces having a stepped profile, characterized by, The transportation organization includes: Two parallel conveyor ropes are provided, with the workpiece's shoulder resting between the two conveyor ropes to provide support for the workpiece and keep its axial direction vertical. The conveyor ropes are used to transport the workpiece horizontally. A drive assembly is provided, to which both conveying ropes are connected. The drive assembly is used to drive the conveying ropes to move horizontally.

2. The transport mechanism for workpieces as defined in claim 1, wherein, The driving component includes: Two support seats are arranged opposite each other, and each support seat has a drive wheel and a tension wheel arranged side by side. The two conveying ropes are respectively sleeved between the drive wheel and the tension wheel on the two support seats. The drive wheel is used to drive the conveying rope to move. The first driving component is provided on both of the two support seats. The output end of the first driving component is provided with a pulley assembly. The pulley assembly is connected to the driving wheel. The first driving component drives the driving wheel to rotate through the pulley assembly.

3. The transport mechanism for workpieces as defined in claim 2, wherein, The pulley assembly includes: The drive wheel is connected to the output end of the first drive unit; The driven wheel has a rotating shaft connected to the driving wheel, with one end of the rotating shaft connected to the driving wheel and the other end connected to the driven wheel; A belt is fitted between the driving pulley and the driven pulley.

4. The transport mechanism for workpieces as defined in claim 2, wherein, A first sliding groove is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the drive wheel, and a second sliding groove is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the tension wheel. The conveying rope moves against the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove.

5. The workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support base is provided with a movable seat and a first slide rail. The tensioning wheel is connected to the movable seat, and a first slider is provided at the bottom of the movable seat. The movable seat is slidably mounted on the first slide rail via the first slider.

6. The workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The support base is also provided with a second driving member, the output end of which is connected to the movable base. The second driving member is used to drive the movable base to slide on the first slide rail.

7. The workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The transport mechanism also includes a support platform, and both support seats are mounted on the support platform.

8. The workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The distance between the two support seats is adjustable.

9. A workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, One of the support seats is fixed to the support platform, and the other support seat is movably disposed on the support platform.

10. A workpiece conveying mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both of the aforementioned support seats are movably mounted on the support platform.

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