A fork scale type empty basket collector

Abstract

This application relates to the field of empty basket splitting technology, providing a fork-type empty basket collector. It includes a detection roller assembly at the bottom of the empty basket splitting area, and a splitting fork mechanism on the inner wall of the lower perimeter. The splitting fork mechanism includes: a parallel upper fork and a lower fork, the distance between the lower surface of the upper fork and the upper surface of the lower fork being greater than the thickness of the edge of the empty basket; and a circular rocker mechanism including a rocker arm and a rotating part. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the rotating part, and the other end is hinged to the fork. The rotating part is connected to a motor via a rotating shaft. The rocker arm includes an upper rocker arm and a lower rocker arm. The upper part of the rotating part is hinged to the upper rocker arm, and the lower part is hinged to the lower rocker arm. The upper and lower rocker arms are staggered along the rotating shaft direction. The motor drives the rotating part to rotate, and the rotating part drives the upper and lower rocker arms to swing, thereby driving the upper and lower fork rulers to perform staggered telescopic movements. This application simplifies the structure, reduces space occupation, and lowers costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of empty basket splitting technology, specifically to a fork-type empty basket collector. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, common empty basket collectors typically use a spiral column synchronous rotation mechanism to separate the material bins. Its structure mainly consists of a motor, a conical synchronous gearbox, nylon spiral columns, and proximity switches. During operation, the motor transmits power to four spiral support columns through the synchronous gear, driving them to rotate periodically. Each rotation causes the material bin to descend by one cycle stroke, achieving separation from the upper material bin. Multiple spiral cycles are required to complete the separation. However, this solution suffers from complex transmission structures and high costs. Furthermore, due to limitations in the matching accuracy of the gearbox teeth, it is difficult to ensure that the angles of each spiral column are completely synchronized. The compact arrangement of transmission rods also increases spatial conflicts and interference. Utility Model Content

[0003] To help solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a fork-type empty basket collector, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0004] A fork-type empty basket collector includes an empty basket splitting area and a conveying roller area. A conveying roller assembly is installed at the top of the conveying roller area to transport multiple empty baskets to the empty basket splitting area to form an empty basket group. A detection roller assembly is installed at the bottom of the empty basket splitting area, and a splitting fork mechanism is installed on the inner wall of its lower perimeter. The splitting fork mechanism includes:

[0005] Parallel upper and lower forks, the distance between the lower surface of the upper fork and the upper surface of the lower fork is greater than the thickness of the edge of the empty basket;

[0006] The circular rocker mechanism includes a rocker arm and a rotating part. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the rotating part, and the other end is hinged to a fork ruler. The rotating part is connected to a motor via a rotating shaft. The rocker arm includes an upper rocker arm and a lower rocker arm. The upper part of the rotating part is hinged to the upper rocker arm, and the lower part is hinged to the lower rocker arm. The upper and lower rocker arms are arranged alternately along the direction of the rotating shaft. The motor is used to drive the rotating part to rotate, and the rotating part drives the upper and lower rocker arms to swing, thereby driving the upper and lower fork rulers to perform alternate telescopic movements.

[0007] Preferably, in the idle state of the forklift-type empty basket collector, the lower forklift extends out to support the edge of the bottom empty basket of the empty basket assembly. The working state of the forklift-type empty basket collector includes:

[0008] When the detection roller assembly is in an empty state, the upper fork extends to support the edge of the empty basket adjacent to the bottom basket, while the lower fork retracts, causing the bottom basket to fall onto the detection roller assembly.

[0009] When the detection roller assembly is under load, the lower fork extends out from the edge of the bottom empty basket of the support assembly, while the upper fork retracts.

[0010] Preferably, the distance between the upper surface of the lower fork ruler and the detection roller group is greater than twice the height of the empty basket, and the thickness of the upper fork ruler is less than the gap between the edges of two adjacent empty baskets.

[0011] Preferably, the rocker arm is located on the front side of the rotating part, one end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating part, and the other end is connected to the motor on the rear side of the rotating part.

[0012] In summary, the collector of this application can simplify the structure, reduce space occupation, reduce cost, accommodate more empty baskets in a vertical structure, and when linked with the identification module that supports empty basket recycling, it has the ability to recycle empty baskets faster in a short time and has more stacking capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the empty basket splitting area in this application;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front perspective view of the embodiment shown;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view of the embodiment shown;

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Left view of the embodiment shown;

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the split fork mechanism;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the splitting fork mechanism of this application;

[0019] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The front perspective view of the embodiment shown;

[0020] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Top view of the embodiment shown.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Conveying roller assembly, 2. Empty basket splitting area, 3. Empty basket assembly, 4. Splitting fork mechanism, 5. Empty basket, 6. Detection roller assembly, 7. Upper fork, 8. Lower fork, 9. Circular rocker mechanism, 10. Motor, 11. Upper rocker, 12. Lower rocker, 13. Rotating part. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The structure and principle of the present application are very clear to those skilled in the art. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the empty basket splitting area in this application. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front perspective view of the embodiment shown is as follows. Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view of the embodiment shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1 Left view of the embodiment shown, Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the split-fork mechanism. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the splitting fork mechanism of this application. Figure 7 for Figure 6 The front perspective view of the embodiment shown is as follows. Figure 8 for Figure 6 Top view of the embodiment shown.

[0023] Combination Figures 1 to 8 It is understood that the fork-type empty basket collector of this application includes an empty basket splitting area 2 and a conveying roller area. A conveying roller group 1 is provided at the top of the conveying roller area to transport multiple empty baskets 5 to the empty basket splitting area 2 to form an empty basket group 3. A detection roller group 6 is provided at the bottom of the empty basket splitting area 2, and a splitting fork mechanism 4 is provided on the inner wall of the lower part. The splitting fork mechanism 4 includes:

[0024] The upper fork ruler 7 and the lower fork ruler 8 are parallel, and the distance between the lower surface of the upper fork ruler 7 and the upper surface of the lower fork ruler 8 is greater than the thickness of the edge of the empty basket 5.

[0025] The circular rocker mechanism 9 includes a rocker arm and a rotating part 13. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the rotating part 13, and the other end is hinged to the fork ruler. The rotating part 13 is connected to the motor 10 through a rotating shaft. The rocker arm includes an upper rocker arm 11 and a lower rocker arm 12. The upper part of the rotating part 13 is hinged to the upper rocker arm 11, and the lower part is hinged to the lower rocker arm 12. The upper rocker arm 11 and the lower rocker arm 12 are arranged alternately along the direction of the rotating shaft. The motor 10 is used to drive the rotating part 13 to rotate. The rotating part 13 drives the upper and lower rocker arms to swing, thereby driving the upper fork ruler 7 and the lower fork ruler 8 to perform alternate telescopic movements.

[0026] Compared to traditional spiral stator synchronous rotary mechanisms, the forklift-type empty basket collector reduces the number of transmission components, such as the bevel synchronous gearbox, resulting in a more compact and simpler overall structure. Due to its simplified structure, the forklift-type empty basket collector occupies less space, allowing for the placement of more equipment or improved space utilization within limited areas. It also reduces the use of non-standard machined parts, such as complex gearboxes, thereby lowering manufacturing and maintenance costs. In its vertical structure, the forklift-type empty basket collector can accommodate more pallets, increasing stacking capacity and improving logistics efficiency.

[0027] When the forklift-type empty basket collector is idle, the lower forklift 8 extends out to support the edge of the bottom empty basket 5 of the empty basket assembly 3. The working states of the forklift-type empty basket collector include:

[0028] When the detection roller assembly 6 is in an empty state, the upper fork 7 extends to support the edge of the empty basket 5 adjacent to the bottom empty basket 5, while the lower fork 8 retracts, and the bottom empty basket 5 falls onto the detection roller assembly 6.

[0029] When the detection roller group 6 is under load, the lower fork ruler 8 extends out from the edge of the bottom empty basket 5 supporting the empty basket group 3, and the upper fork ruler 7 retracts.

[0030] Through staggered telescopic movements, the forklift-type empty basket collector can quickly and accurately split pallets, improving logistics efficiency. The entire splitting process can be automated, requiring no manual intervention, reducing labor intensity and increasing work efficiency.

[0031] The distance between the upper surface of the lower fork ruler 8 and the detection roller group 6 is greater than twice the height of the empty basket 5, and the thickness of the upper fork ruler 7 is less than the gap between the edges of two adjacent empty baskets 5. The thickness of the upper fork ruler 7 ensures that it can be accurately inserted into the gap between two adjacent empty baskets 5, improving the accuracy of support and release. The distance between the upper surface of the lower fork ruler 8 and the detection roller group 6 is greater than twice the height of the empty basket 5, ensuring that the released empty basket 5 forms a limit with the upper empty basket group 3 when moving left or right, or when being removed.

[0032] The rocker arm is located on the front side of the rotating part 13. One end of the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating part 13, and the other end is connected to the motor 10 on the rear side of the rotating part 13. Empty baskets 5 are conveyed from the conveying roller group 1 and enter the empty basket splitting area 2, where empty baskets 5 are continuously stacked. The splitting fork mechanism 4 supports the stacked empty baskets 5. When the lower detection roller group 6 detects an empty state, the splitting fork mechanism 4 begins to perform the splitting operation. The upper fork 7 and the lower fork 8 are linked by the circular rocker mechanism 9, which is controlled by the motor 10. They perform staggered extension and retraction movements simultaneously. When the upper fork 7 extends, it supports the second-to-last empty basket 5 in the stacked empty basket group 3. The circular rocker mechanism 9, controlled by the motor 10, rotates half a turn, and the lower fork 8 retracts. The last empty basket 5 is released to the conveyor roller group 1 by gravity. Then, the circular rocker mechanism 9, controlled by the motor 10, rotates half a turn, the upper fork 7 retracts, the lower fork 8 extends, and the stacked empty basket 5 moves down one space, continuing to be supported by the lower fork 8. When the conveyor roller group 1 detects an empty state, the above steps are repeated.

Claims

1. A fork scale empty basket collector comprising an empty basket splitting zone and a conveying roller zone, the conveying roller zone being provided at the top with a set of conveying rollers, which transport a plurality of empty baskets to the empty basket splitting zone to form a set of empty baskets, characterized in that, The bottom of the empty basket splitting area is equipped with a detection roller assembly, and the lower inner wall of the surrounding area is equipped with a splitting fork mechanism, which includes: Parallel upper and lower forks, the distance between the lower surface of the upper fork and the upper surface of the lower fork is greater than the thickness of the edge of the empty basket; The circular rocker mechanism includes a rocker arm and a rotating part. One end of the rocker arm is hinged to the rotating part, and the other end is hinged to a fork ruler. The rotating part is connected to a motor via a rotating shaft. The rocker arm includes an upper rocker arm and a lower rocker arm. The upper part of the rotating part is hinged to the upper rocker arm, and the lower part is hinged to the lower rocker arm. The upper and lower rocker arms are arranged alternately along the direction of the rotating shaft. The motor is used to drive the rotating part to rotate, and the rotating part drives the upper and lower rocker arms to swing, thereby driving the upper and lower fork rulers to perform alternate telescopic movements.

2. The fork-type empty basket collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the forklift-type empty basket collector is idle, the lower forklift extends out to support the edge of the bottom empty basket of the empty basket assembly. The working states of the forklift-type empty basket collector include: When the detection roller assembly is in an empty state, the upper fork extends to support the edge of the empty basket adjacent to the bottom basket, while the lower fork retracts, causing the bottom basket to fall onto the detection roller assembly. When the detection roller assembly is under load, the lower fork extends out from the edge of the bottom empty basket of the support assembly, while the upper fork retracts.

3. The fork-type empty basket collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the upper surface of the lower fork ruler and the detection roller group is greater than twice the height of the empty basket, and the thickness of the upper fork ruler is less than the gap between the edges of two adjacent empty baskets.

4. The fork-type empty basket collector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocker arm is located on the front side of the rotating part, with one end of the rotating shaft rotatably connected to the rotating part and the other end connected to the motor on the rear side of the rotating part.

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