An automatic material transfer device for docking incoming material

Abstract

The utility model belongs to material conveying technical field especially is involved in a kind of automatic butt -joint material's material transfer device, including material transfer mechanism and butt -joint mechanism, butt -joint mechanism includes movable butt -joint subassembly fixed butt -joint subassembly;Movable butt -joint subassembly includes driving rod, and the side of installation base is outwardly set with linkage block, and the end of driving rod is hinged with hook, and the side of hook is vertically provided with turnover block;When driving rod drives hook away from linkage block, turnover block makes hook horizontal arrangement by dead weight;When driving rod drives hook close to linkage block, turnover block and linkage block abutment make hook overturn to vertical state, and the bottom side of turnover block is adhered to the upper end surface of linkage block sliding, to make hook horizontal motion and fixed butt -joint subassembly hook tightly.The device realizes locking after moving after overturning, cope with the problem of parking gap in parking position after long time running, ensure that material car efficient locking and stable connection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material conveying technology, and in particular relates to an automatic material transfer device for receiving materials. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most factory material handling automation projects use AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) to replace manual material handling. AGVs are transport vehicles equipped with electromagnetic or optical automatic navigation devices that can travel along a prescribed navigation path and have safety protection and various transfer functions.

[0003] When using material carts for transportation, precise positioning and locking of the carts are crucial for docking with conveyor platforms / material transfer mechanisms during transit. Traditionally, a flip-up hook device is used for this. This design requires precise stopping accuracy of the material carts to achieve stable and reliable locking. However, inertial impacts during stopping are unavoidable. Over time, this can easily create a gap at the stopping position, preventing the hook device from securing properly after flipping. This can affect subsequent material transfer operations, potentially leading to material damage or spillage. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the technical problems existing in the background art, the present invention provides an automatic material transfer device for receiving materials.

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

[0006] An automatic material transfer device for receiving materials includes a material transfer mechanism and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a movable docking component disposed on one side of the material transfer mechanism and a fixed docking component disposed on a mobile trolley.

[0007] The movable docking assembly includes a mounting base and a drive rod slidably mounted on the mounting base. A linkage block extends outward from one side of the mounting base, and the bottom side of the drive rod slides against the linkage block. A hook is hinged to the end of the drive rod, and a flipping block is vertically mounted on one side of the hook.

[0008] When the drive rod drives the hook away from the linkage block, the flipping block uses its own weight to keep the hook horizontal; when the drive rod drives the hook closer to the linkage block, the flipping block abuts against the linkage block and flips, causing the hook to flip to a vertical position, and the bottom side of the flipping block slides against the upper surface of the linkage block, thereby causing the hook to move horizontally and hook tightly with the fixed docking assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the mounting base is provided with a drive cylinder, the drive cylinder is provided with a piston rod, the end of the piston rod is provided with a T-shaped mounting plate, and drive rods are provided on both sides of the mounting plate.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting base is provided with two guide rails, and sliders are slidably mounted on the guide rails, with drive rods mounted on the sliders.

[0011] Optionally, the fixed docking assembly includes a first limiting block disposed on one side of the mobile trolley, the bottom side of the first limiting block having an avoidance groove, and one side of the avoidance groove having a hook groove that cooperates with the hook.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting base is provided with a U-shaped support plate, and the support plate is provided with a second limiting block. A conical groove is provided on one side of the second limiting block; a conical locking block protrudes from one side of the first limiting block, and the locking block is connected to the groove.

[0013] Optionally, the mobile trolley is equipped with a roller conveyor mechanism, one side of which extends out to the outside of the mobile trolley.

[0014] Optionally, the material transfer mechanism includes a belt conveyor mechanism disposed between two mounting frames. The mounting frames have through slots and movable docking components. The bottom side of the mounting base is provided with a support column, which is fixed to the bottom side of the mounting frame. The mounting base is disposed between the upper and lower belts. A docking slot is provided on one side of the mounting frame, and the support plate is disposed in the docking slot.

[0015] Optionally, tapered outward-expanding guide plates are provided on both sides of the support plate, and the guide plates are used to guide the roller conveying mechanism into the docking groove.

[0016] This utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention designs an automatic material transfer device for receiving materials. When the drive rod moves the hook away from the linkage block, the tilting block uses its own weight to keep the hook horizontal. When the drive rod moves the hook closer to the linkage block, the tilting block abuts against the linkage block and tilts, causing the hook to tilt to a vertical position. The bottom side of the tilting block slides against the upper surface of the linkage block, allowing the hook to move horizontally and hook into the fixed docking assembly. This locking function, achieving locking after tilting, securely and stably connects the moving trolley and the material transfer mechanism, achieving effective locking and positioning. Even after long-term operation and a parking gap at the stopping position, effective locking can still be achieved, ensuring efficient locking of the material trolley and stable connection. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is one of the structural diagrams of the material transfer device for automatic feeding of materials in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0021] Figure 4 This is the second structural diagram of the material transfer device for automatically receiving materials in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Top view;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction;

[0024] Figure 7 This is one of the structural diagrams of the movable docking assembly in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is the second structural diagram of the movable docking assembly in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the fixed docking assembly and the mobile trolley in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the hook and drive rod in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a front view of the hook in this utility model.

[0029] Reference numerals: 1-Mounting frame, 11-Bearing seat, 12-Matching groove, 2-Drive motor, 21-Belt conveyor mechanism, 3-Mobile trolley, 31-Wheel assembly, 32-First limiting block, 33-Clamping block, 34-Avoiding groove, 35-Hook groove, 4-Roller conveyor mechanism, 5-Mounting base, 51-Linkage block, 52-Support column, 53-Guide rail, 54-Slider, 6-Drive cylinder, 61-Piston rod, 62-Mounting plate, 63-Drive rod, 64-Hinge groove, 7-Support plate, 71-Second limiting block, 72-Clamping groove, 73-Guide plate, 8-Hook, 81-Tilting block, 82-Wear-resistant layer. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Example

[0033] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, an automatic material transfer device for receiving materials includes a material transfer mechanism and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a movable docking component disposed on one side of the material transfer mechanism and a fixed docking component disposed on a mobile trolley 3. The material transfer mechanism and the mobile trolley 3 are connected by the movable docking component and the fixed docking component to realize the material transfer operation.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, the movable docking assembly includes a mounting base 5 and a drive rod 63 slidably mounted on the mounting base 5. A linkage block 51 extends outward from one side of the mounting base 5, and the upper side of the linkage block 51 is provided with a rounded transition. The bottom side of the drive rod 63 slides against the linkage block 51. A hinge groove 64 is provided at the end of the drive rod 63. A hook 8 is hinged in the hinge groove 64 by a pin. A flip block 81 is vertically mounted on one side of the hook 8. The weight of the flip block 81 is much greater than the weight of the hook 8, ensuring that the entire center of gravity is located on the flip block 81.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in this utility model, a drive cylinder 6 is provided on the mounting base 5, and a piston rod 61 is provided inside the drive cylinder 6. A T-shaped mounting plate 62 is provided at the end of the piston rod 61, and drive rods 63 are respectively provided at the bottom ends of both sides of the mounting plate 62. In this utility model, two sets of drive rods 63 and hooks 8 are provided, and stable and reliable locking is achieved through the two sets of hooks 8.

[0036] Furthermore, the mounting base 5 is provided with two guide rails 53, which are located on both sides of the drive cylinder 6. Slider 54 is slidably mounted on the guide rails 53, and drive rod 63 is mounted on the slider 54. The drive rod 63 is precisely guided by the slider 54 and the guide rails 53.

[0037] like Figure 6As shown, when the drive rod 63 drives the hook 8 away from the linkage block 51, the tilting block 81 uses its own weight to keep the hook 8 horizontal. At this time, the tilting block 81 is in a vertical state, and one side of the tilting block 81 can fit against the end surface of the linkage block 51. In this state, the mobile trolley 3 can enter the docking area, and the horizontally positioned hook 8 will not obstruct the mobile trolley 3 or collide or interfere with the fixed docking components on the mobile trolley 3.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, when the drive rod 63 drives the hook 8 to approach the linkage block 51, the flipping block 81 abuts against the linkage block 51 and flips, thereby causing the flipping block 81 to rotate around the hinge point with the drive rod 63 as the axis, with a flipping angle of 90 degrees, so that the hook 8 flips to a vertical state and the flipping block 81 flips to a horizontal state. After the flipping block 81 flips 90 degrees, its bottom end face is flush with the upper end face of the linkage block 51, so that after the flipping block 81 flips, its bottom side slides against the upper end face of the linkage block 51. At the same time, the flipping block 71 is limited by the hinge groove 64, thereby realizing the limitation of the horizontal movement of the hook 8 and the flipping block 81, allowing the hook 8 to move horizontally and hook tightly with the fixed docking assembly.

[0039] In this invention, by structurally designing the movable docking component, the hook 8 can be flipped and moved to lock, thus securely and stably connecting the mobile trolley 3 and the material transfer mechanism, achieving effective locking and positioning. Even after long-term operation and a parking gap occurs at the stopping position, effective locking can still be achieved, ensuring efficient locking of the material cart and stable connection.

[0040] like Figure 9 As shown, the mobile trolley 3 in this embodiment has several wheel assemblies 31 at its bottom. The wheel assembly 31 includes a drive wheel, a drive seat, etc. The drive seat is equipped with a motor corresponding to the drive wheel, which is used to control the movement of the trolley.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in this utility model, the fixed docking assembly includes a first limiting block 32 disposed on one side of the mobile trolley 3. The first limiting block 32 protrudes from one side of the mobile trolley 3, and an avoidance groove 34 is provided on the bottom side of the first limiting block 32 for avoiding the hook 8 when it is flipped. A hook groove 35 that cooperates with the hook 8 is provided on one side of the avoidance groove 34. When the hook 8 is flipped to a vertical position, it moves laterally towards the hook groove 35 and fits tightly against the hook groove 35, thereby achieving locking and making precise and stable connection between the mobile trolley 3 and the material transfer mechanism.

[0042] Furthermore, a U-shaped support plate 7 is provided on the mounting base 5, and a mounting plate 62 is provided on the bottom side of the support plate 7. A second limiting block 71 is provided on the support plate 7, and a conical slot 72 is provided on one side of the second limiting block 71. A conical locking block 33 is provided on one side of the first limiting block 32. The locking block 33 is connected with the slot 72. By using the conical slot 72 and the locking block 33, the mobile trolley 3 can be accurately parked, and reliable connection and fixation can be achieved with the hook 8.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in this utility model, a rotating roller conveying mechanism 4 is provided on the mobile trolley 3, with one side of the rotating roller conveying mechanism 4 extending to the outside of the mobile trolley 3. The rotating roller conveying mechanism 4 includes several rotating rollers and corresponding motors. Materials are placed on the rotating roller conveying mechanism 4, and one side of the rotating roller conveying mechanism 4 is connected to the material transfer mechanism. By rotating the rotating roller conveying mechanism 4, the materials are automatically transferred to the material transfer mechanism.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in this utility model, the material transfer mechanism includes a belt conveyor mechanism 21 disposed between two mounting frames 1. The belt conveyor mechanism 21 includes a drive motor 2, a belt, a belt roller, a bearing seat 11, etc. A through slot is cut into the mounting frame 1 and a movable docking assembly is installed. A support column 52 is provided on the bottom side of the mounting base 5, and the support column 52 is fixed to the bottom side of the mounting frame 1. The mounting base 5 is positioned between the upper and lower belts to achieve clearance. A docking groove 12 is opened on one side of the mounting frame 1, and a support plate 7 is disposed within the docking groove 12. This design allows for a compact arrangement of the movable docking assembly and facilitates the connection operation between the mobile trolley 3 and the belt conveyor mechanism 21.

[0045] Furthermore, tapered, outwardly expanding guide plates 73 are respectively provided on both sides of the support plate 7. The guide plates 73 are used to guide the roller conveyor mechanism 4 into the docking groove 12. Since the slots 72 and the blocks 33 are relatively small, they cannot guide the trolley 4 when it first enters. Therefore, to ensure that the trolley 3 can accurately enter the docking position, guide plates 73 are provided. The roller conveyor mechanism 4 protruding from one side of the trolley 3 cooperates with them to guide the trolley 3 and achieve accurate docking. After the guide plates 73 guide the roller conveyor mechanism 4 into the docking groove 12, the blocks 33 and the slots 72 are docked. Then, the drive cylinder 6 is controlled to retract, and the drive hook 8 is flipped into the clearance groove 34. Then, the drive cylinder 6 retracts a small stroke distance, and the drive hook 8 moves laterally to ensure that the hook 8 is fully hooked in the hook groove 35, so that the blocks 33 and the slots 72 are tightly fitted, achieving accurate and stable docking and fixing.

[0046] like Figure 3 and Figure 11As shown, when the flipping block 71 flips, its bottom side slides against the upper surface of the linkage block 51. To reduce wear during sliding, as a preferred method, a wear-resistant layer 82 can be provided on the sliding surface of the flipping block 71.

[0047] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material transfer device for automatically docking with a material feed, characterized by: It includes a material transfer mechanism and a docking mechanism. The docking mechanism includes a movable docking component disposed on one side of the material transfer mechanism and a fixed docking component disposed on a mobile trolley. The movable docking assembly includes a mounting base and a drive rod slidably mounted on the mounting base. A linkage block extends outward from one side of the mounting base, and the bottom side of the drive rod slides against the linkage block. A hook is hinged to the end of the drive rod, and a flipping block is vertically mounted on one side of the hook. When the drive rod drives the hook away from the linkage block, the flipping block uses its own weight to keep the hook horizontal; when the drive rod drives the hook closer to the linkage block, the flipping block abuts against the linkage block and flips, causing the hook to flip to a vertical position, and the bottom side of the flipping block slides against the upper surface of the linkage block, thereby causing the hook to move horizontally and hook tightly with the fixed docking assembly.

2. The automatic material transfer device for docking in material according to claim 1, characterized by: A drive cylinder is provided on the mounting base, and a piston rod is provided inside the drive cylinder. A T-shaped mounting plate is provided at the end of the piston rod, and drive rods are provided on both sides of the mounting plate.

3. The automatic docking in-feed material transfer apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The mounting base is provided with two guide rails, and sliders are slidably mounted on the guide rails. Each slider is provided with a drive rod.

4. The automatic material transfer device for docking in material according to claim 1, characterized by: The fixed docking assembly includes a first limiting block disposed on one side of the mobile trolley, the bottom side of the first limiting block having an clearance groove, and one side of the clearance groove having a hook groove that cooperates with the hook.

5. The automatic docking in-feed material transfer apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The mounting base is provided with a U-shaped support plate, and the support plate is provided with a second limiting block. A conical groove is provided on one side of the second limiting block. A conical locking block is provided on one side of the first limiting block, and the locking block is connected to the groove.

6. The automatic docking in-feed material transfer apparatus of claim 5, wherein: The mobile trolley is equipped with a roller conveyor mechanism, one side of which extends out to the outside of the mobile trolley.

7. The automatic docking in-feed material transfer apparatus of claim 6, wherein: The material transfer mechanism includes a belt conveyor mechanism disposed between two mounting frames. The mounting frames have through slots and movable docking components. The bottom side of the mounting base is provided with a support column, which is fixed to the bottom side of the mounting frame. The mounting base is disposed between the upper and lower belts. A docking slot is provided on one side of the mounting frame, and a support plate is disposed in the docking slot.

8. The automatic material transfer device of claim 7, wherein: The support plate is provided with tapered outward-expanding guide plates on both sides, which are used to guide the roller conveyor mechanism into the docking groove.

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