Tray separation conveyor and automated apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic equipment technical field discloses a kind of tray separation conveying device and automation equipment.In the present tray separation conveying device, silo is used to accommodate multiple stacked trays;The bottom of silo is provided with a discharge outlet for outputting tray;Pushing unit is arranged below the silo;Pushing unit is used to convey tray from discharge outlet out of silo.In pushing unit, pushing element is arranged to move in the direction of tray output in silo;Driving member is connected with pushing element, and driving member is used to drive pushing element to transmit tray and output silo from discharge outlet.In the technical scheme of the utility model, pushing unit drives tray to move until the tray is outputted outward from the discharge outlet at the bottom of silo, i.e., the separation and conveying function of tray is realized by mechanized mode.The separation and conveying of tray have the characteristics of fast, accurate and efficient because of mechanical operation, which greatly improves production efficiency and reduces production cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically to a material tray separation and conveying device and automation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A material tray is a tool used for storing, handling, and transporting materials, playing a vital role in production lines. Material trays are commonly used in automated production lines as material carriers and transport tools. They neatly arrange and fix materials so that automated equipment can grasp, handle, and process them. The design of material trays typically takes into account the shape, size, and weight of the materials to ensure stability and safety during transport. With industrial upgrading, material trays, as a commonly used tool for material turnover, are increasingly being used in automated equipment, with many systems adopting a direct stacking of trays for feeding. Since multiple trays are stacked together, they need to be separated one by one during use. Currently, production often involves manual separation and mechanical conveying of trays, which is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention provides a material tray separation and conveying device and an automated equipment to solve the aforementioned technical problems of low efficiency in separating and conveying material trays in the prior art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, one embodiment provides a tray separation and conveying device, comprising:

[0005] A hopper for holding multiple stacked trays; the bottom of the hopper has a discharge port for discharging the trays; and

[0006] A pushing unit is located below the hopper; the pushing unit is used to output the material tray from the discharge port of the hopper.

[0007] Preferably, the push unit includes:

[0008] The pushing element is configured to move in the direction of the material output from the tray within the hopper; and

[0009] A driving component is connected to the pushing element, and the driving component is used to drive the pushing element to transmit the material tray and output the material hopper from the discharge port.

[0010] Preferably, the pushing element is a drive belt, and the driving component is a drive wheel that cooperates with the drive belt.

[0011] Preferably, the hopper includes:

[0012] The uprights are arranged in pairs and on the diagonal of the tray, with one upright corresponding to one of the top corners;

[0013] The column has an L-shaped cross-section, and the side of the column restricts the side of the top corner of the material tray.

[0014] Preferably, the material tray separating and conveying device includes:

[0015] A tray separation mechanism is provided on the side of the hopper and is arranged in pairs. The tray separation mechanism is used to separate the two lowest trays in the hopper.

[0016] Preferably, the tray separation and conveying device includes:

[0017] The conveying unit has its first end opposite to the discharge port; the conveying unit is used to receive the material tray output from the discharge port and convey it.

[0018] Preferably, the side and / or second end of the conveying unit are provided with a limiting mechanism corresponding to the preset work position; in the conveying unit conveying the material tray, the limiting mechanism engages with the limiting part of the material tray to restrict the material tray to the preset work position.

[0019] Preferably, both sides of the conveying unit are provided with guard plates extending along the conveying direction. The guard plates are used to guide the material tray to move on the conveying unit and prevent the material tray from falling.

[0020] Preferably, the conveying unit is a belt conveyor.

[0021] According to a second aspect of the present invention, one embodiment provides an automated device including the tray separation and conveying device as described in any of the above claims.

[0022] In the technical solution of this utility model, the pushing unit operates, and the material tray moves along with the pushing unit to achieve conveying until the material tray is output from the discharge port at the bottom of the hopper. This achieves the separation and conveying of the material tray through mechanization. Because the separation and conveying of the material tray is carried out mechanically, it is fast, accurate, and efficient, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material tray separation and conveying device in one embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Another structural schematic diagram of the medium-weight tray separation and conveying device;

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 21-Hopper; 22-Pan; 23-Pan; Separating Mechanism; 24-Pushing Unit; 25-Conveying Unit;

[0027] 211-Column; 241-Drive belt; 242-Drive wheel; 243-Drive shaft; 251-Limit mechanism; 252-Synchronous belt; 253-Rotating shaft; 254-Stop mechanism; 255-Frame; 256-Guard plate. Detailed Implementation

[0028] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., used in this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of the utility model described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0031] It should be understood that when an element (such as a layer, film, region, or substrate) is described as being "on" another element, the element may be directly on the other element, or there may be an intermediate element present. Moreover, in this invention, when an element is described as being "connected" to another element, the element may be "directly connected" to the other element, or "connected" to the other element via a third element.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 , 2 This embodiment provides a material tray separation and conveying device, including: a hopper 21 and a pushing unit 24; the hopper 21 is used to accommodate multiple stacked material trays 22, and the material trays 22 are provided with grooves or holes for placing materials; the bottom of the hopper 21 is provided with a discharge port for outputting the material trays 22; the pushing unit 24 is located below the hopper 21; the pushing unit 24 is used to output the material trays 22 from the discharge port from the hopper 21.

[0034] The operation of this material tray separation and conveying device is as follows:

[0035] The entire stack of trays 22 is pre-placed in the hopper 21 in a stacked state. When the pushing unit 24 is activated, the trays 22 move along with the pushing unit 24, thus conveying them until they are discharged from the outlet at the bottom of the hopper 21. This achieves the separation and conveying of the trays 22 through mechanization. Because the separation and conveying of the trays 22 is mechanical, it is fast, accurate, and efficient, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Furthermore, the separation and conveying process of the trays 22 is easy to control and manage.

[0036] The entire stack of trays 22 can be supported by the pushing unit 24, preventing the trays 22 from falling from the bottom of the hopper 21. The bottom tray 22 is pushed directly out of the discharge port from the discharge port into the hopper 21 by the pushing unit 24, while other trays 22 above the bottom tray 22 are not pushed by the pushing unit 24 due to the restriction and obstruction of the hopper 21 (i.e., they remain in the hopper 21). In other words, the structure of the discharge port is limited to the passage of the bottom tray 22. Alternatively, the entire stack of trays 22 can also be supported by the tray separation mechanism 23, preventing them from falling from the bottom of the hopper 21.

[0037] like Figure 1 , 2 In one embodiment, the tray separation and conveying device includes a pair of tray separation mechanisms 23. The tray separation mechanisms 23 are located on the side of the hopper 21 and are used to separate the two lowest trays 22 within the hopper 21. After the two trays 22 are separated, the lowest tray 22 (which may contain material such as a spring) falls onto the pushing unit 24 and is then conveyed out of the hopper 21 by the pushing unit 24. In one example, the tray separation mechanism 23 can be a telescopic mechanism. The telescopic end of the telescopic mechanism inserts into the hopper 21 to support the tray 22. When the telescopic end retracts, the lowest tray 22 falls onto the pushing unit 24 and is output outward by the pushing unit 24. Common telescopic mechanisms include pneumatic cylinders and hydraulic cylinders.

[0038] like Figure 1 , 2In one embodiment shown, the pushing unit 24 includes a pushing element and a driving element. The pushing element is configured to move in the direction of output of the material tray 22 within the hopper 21. The driving element is connected to the pushing element and is used to drive the pushing element to transmit the material tray 22 and output the material tray 22 from the discharge port into the hopper 21. The pushing element is preferably a driving belt 241, which can carry the material tray 22 in contact with it out of the hopper 21, realizing the pushing and discharging of the material tray 22. The driving element is a driving wheel 242 that cooperates with the driving belt 241. The driving wheel 242 is sleeved on the driving shaft 243, and the driving element is sleeved on the driving wheel 242 and driven by the driving wheel 242. The driving belt 241 can be a belt, which can carry the material tray 22 out of the hopper 21 through friction when the belt moves. The driving belt 241 can also be a synchronous belt, which can also carry the material tray 22 out of the hopper 21 through friction. In addition, the pushing element can also be a conveying device such as a chain or chain plate. The chain or chain plate can also carry the material tray 22 out of the hopper 21 through friction, or engage with the material tray 22 when the chain or chain plate moves to pull or push the material tray 22 out of the hopper 21. More preferably, the pushing element is located in the middle of the hopper 21 and has a large width, which can output the material tray 22 more smoothly; the pushing element can also be provided in pairs with two synchronously moving parts, with one pushing element corresponding to each side of the hopper 21, and the two pushing elements move simultaneously to smoothly output the material tray 22 from the hopper 21.

[0039] like Figure 1 , 2 In one embodiment, the hopper 21 includes: uprights 211; the uprights 211 are arranged in pairs and positioned on the diagonals of the tray 22, with one upright 211 corresponding to one apex corner; wherein, the cross-section of the upright 211 is L-shaped, and the side of the upright 211 restricts the side of the apex corner of the tray 22. The two L-shaped uprights 211 restrict the movement of the tray 22 on the plane by restricting the two diagonals of the tray 22, and the height of the upright 211 is the height of the hopper 21. Preferably, there are two pairs of uprights 211, each pair positioned on different diagonals of the tray 22; the tray 22 is typically rectangular, and each of the four apex corners of the tray 22 is provided with an upright 211 to restrict the tray 22. The uprights 211 can be made of bent steel plate or directly from angle steel. The column 211 can also be assembled; for example, the column 211 includes steel bars and side plates, with the side plates connected (e.g., riveted) to the sides of the steel bars and perpendicular to them to form an L-shape. The top of the side plates preferably has a folded edge facing outwards from the hopper 21. The folded edges of the four side plates simultaneously open outwards to form a wide opening, which facilitates the placement of the tray 22 into the hopper 21 from top to bottom. When assembling the column 211, it is preferable that the thickness of the steel bars is greater than that of the side plates. Since the steel bars mainly serve as supports, greater thickness often provides greater strength and rigidity, making the structure of the hopper 21 stable and less prone to deformation.

[0040] like Figure 1 , 2 In one embodiment shown, the tray separation and conveying device includes: a conveying unit 25; the first end of the conveying unit 25 is opposite to the discharge port; the conveying unit 25 is used to receive and convey the tray 22 output from the discharge port. Preferably, the side and / or the second end of the conveying unit 25 are provided with a limiting mechanism 251 corresponding to a preset station position; in the conveying unit 25 conveying the tray 22, the limiting mechanism 251 engages with the limiting part of the tray 22 to restrict the tray 22 to the preset station position and lock it. The limiting mechanism 251 provided at the second end corresponding to the preset station position can also be called a stop mechanism 254, used to block the conveyed tray 22 and prevent the tray 22 from falling off the second end of the conveying unit 25 during continuous movement. The limiting mechanism 251 can be a telescopic mechanism, with the telescopic end extending out and engaging the limiting part of the tray 22, preferably a recessed part; common telescopic mechanisms include pneumatic cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc.; wherein a rotary clamping cylinder can extend and press down to clamp the limiting part.

[0041] like Figure 1 , 2 In one embodiment shown, both sides of the conveying unit 25 are provided with guard plates 256 extending along the conveying direction. The guard plates 256 are used to guide the material tray 22 to move on the conveying unit 25 and prevent the material tray 22 from falling. The end of the guard plate 256 facing the discharge port is also provided with a folded edge, which opens outward to form an expansion opening. This expansion opening is opposite to the discharge port to facilitate receiving the material tray 22 output from the discharge port.

[0042] like Figure 1 , 2 In one embodiment shown, the conveying unit 25 is preferably a belt conveyor. The belt conveyor includes: a frame 255, a rotating shaft 253, a pulley sleeved on the rotating shaft 253, and a synchronous belt 252 cooperating with the pulley. When the rotating shaft 253 is driven to rotate, the synchronous belt 252 is driven to move, and when the synchronous belt 252 moves, it drives the material tray 22 carried on it to move.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] This embodiment provides an automated device, including the tray separation and conveying device as described in Embodiment 1 above. The tray separation and conveying device can provide trays 22 for other working devices in the automated device, and materials can be placed in the trays 22.

[0045] The automated equipment of this invention has the same beneficial effects as the above-mentioned tray separation and conveying device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0046] 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 tray separation and conveying device, characterized in that, include: A hopper for holding multiple stacked trays; the bottom of the hopper is provided with a discharge port for discharging the trays. and A pushing unit is located below the hopper; The pushing unit is used to output the material tray from the discharge port into the hopper.

2. The material tray separation and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The push unit includes: The pushing element is configured to move in the direction of the material output from the tray within the hopper; and A driving component is connected to the pushing element, and the driving component is used to drive the pushing element to transmit the material tray and output the material hopper from the discharge port.

3. The material tray separation and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pushing element is a drive belt, and the driving component is a drive wheel that cooperates with the drive belt.

4. The material tray separation and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The silo includes: The uprights are arranged in pairs and on the diagonal of the tray, with one upright corresponding to one of the top corners; The column has an L-shaped cross-section, and the side of the column restricts the side of the top corner of the material tray.

5. The material tray separating and conveying device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The tray separation and conveying device includes: A tray separation mechanism is provided on the side of the hopper and is arranged in pairs. The tray separation mechanism is used to separate the two lowest trays in the hopper.

6. The material tray separating and conveying device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The tray separation and conveying device includes: The conveying unit has its first end opposite to the discharge port; the conveying unit is used to receive the material tray output from the discharge port and convey it.

7. The material tray separating and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The side and / or second end of the conveying unit are provided with a limiting mechanism corresponding to the preset work position; in the conveying unit conveying the material tray, the limiting mechanism engages with the limiting part of the material tray to restrict the material tray to the preset work position.

8. The material tray separation and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both sides of the conveying unit are provided with guard plates extending along the conveying direction. The guard plates are used to guide the material tray to move on the conveying unit and prevent the material tray from falling.

9. The material tray separating and conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying unit is a belt conveyor.

10. An automated device, characterized in that, Includes the tray separation and conveying device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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