A material transfer cage

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of material turnover box technology, and more particularly to a material flow cage box, aiming to alleviate the technical problem in related technologies where only a top opening is provided, making it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top opening, increasing operational complexity, and reducing production efficiency. The material flow cage box includes a cage body and a cage door, with the cage door movably installed on the cage body. The cage body includes a fixing ring, a fixing plate, and fixing posts. Multiple fixing posts connect the fixing ring and the fixing plate. This material flow cage box, through the fixing ring, fixing plate, and multiple fixing posts, forms a cage-like structure with side openings and a central hole, providing cargo-carrying space. By opening and closing the side openings through the cage door, materials can be loaded and unloaded through the side openings, making operation convenient and improving production efficiency. This overcomes the technical problem of existing material flow cage boxes where only a top opening is provided, making it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top opening, increasing operational complexity, and reducing production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material turnover box technology, and in particular to a material flow cage box. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of electrical switch components, operators need to use process turnover cages to hold small and easily scattered workpieces for processes such as pickling or electroplating. Existing process turnover cages only have a top opening for loading and unloading workpieces. When removing workpieces, operators must reach into the cage through the top opening to retrieve them one by one. Because each workpiece removal requires operation through the top opening, the insertion and withdrawal of the arm is inconvenient, increasing the cumbersome nature of the operation and reducing production efficiency.

[0003] The existing material handling cages have technical problems, such as the fact that they only have a top opening, which makes it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top opening, increases the complexity of operation, and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a material transfer cage to alleviate the technical problems in related technologies where only a top opening is provided, which makes it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top opening, increases operational complexity, and reduces production efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: The material transfer cage provided by this utility model includes a cage body and a cage door. The cage body includes an outer frame, which includes a fixing ring, a fixing plate, and fixing posts. The fixing posts are connected between the fixing ring and the fixing plate, and multiple fixing posts are arranged circumferentially along the fixing ring to form a spaced ring. A side opening and multiple flow channels are formed between the fixing posts. A receiving cavity is formed between the fixing ring and the fixing plate. The fixing ring has a central hole, and the side opening and the central hole are respectively connected to the receiving cavity for loading and unloading materials. The cage door is movably installed on the cage body and is used to open and close the side opening.

[0006] Specifically, the cage also includes a spacer sleeve, which is fitted onto the fixed post and abuts against the fixed ring and the fixed plate to limit the distance between the fixed ring and the fixed plate, thereby achieving axial positioning of the fixed plate and the fixed ring.

[0007] Specifically, the outer frame further includes a partition baffle, which is disposed between the fixing ring and the fixing plate and connected to each of the fixing posts. Both the fixing plate and the partition baffle have flow holes. The partition baffle divides the accommodating cavity into a first space and a second space. The first space communicates with the central hole, and both the first space and the second space communicate with the side openings.

[0008] Specifically, the spacer sleeve includes an upper sleeve and a lower sleeve. The upper sleeve is disposed between the partition baffle and the fixing ring, and the lower sleeve is disposed between the fixing plate and the partition baffle. The fixing ring, the upper sleeve, the partition baffle, the lower sleeve, and the fixing plate abut against each other in sequence to support and position the fixing ring, the partition baffle, and the fixing plate.

[0009] Specifically, the cage door includes a cage door base plate, door posts, and door post sleeves. The cage door base plate is configured with an arc shape having the same curvature as the fixing ring. Each end of the door post is connected to one of the cage door base plates, and each end of the door post sleeve abuts against two of the cage door base plates and is fitted onto the door posts to achieve fixed-distance positioning of the cage door base plates. Multiple door posts and the same number of door post sleeves are spaced apart along the length of the cage door base plate. The cage door base plate is rotatably connected to the first fixing post located on one side of the side opening, serving as a pivot point to open and close the side opening.

[0010] Specifically, the spacer sleeve further includes support sleeves, with two support sleeves fitted onto the rotating shaft, namely a first bushing and a second bushing. The first bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate and the fixing ring, and the second bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate and the fixing plate. The sequential abutment of the fixing ring, the first bushing, the cage door, the second bushing, and the fixing plate is used to achieve axial positioning of the cage door.

[0011] Specifically, it also includes a locking element that can lock the cage door to the outer frame to keep the side opening closed.

[0012] Specifically, the locking mechanism includes a first locking sleeve, a second locking sleeve, a U-shaped locking pin, and a limiting nut. The U-shaped locking pin includes a U-shaped bend and short and long pins connected to both ends of the U-shaped bend. The first locking sleeve is welded to the side of the cage door away from the pivot, and the second locking sleeve is welded to the side of the side opening away from the pivot. The long pin slides vertically into the first locking sleeve, and the short pin is inserted into the second locking sleeve under gravity, thereby locking the cage door to the outer frame and restricting the rotation of the cage door, keeping the side opening closed. The end of the long pin away from the U-shaped bend is threaded with the limiting nut. When the long pin slides along the first locking sleeve so that the limiting nut abuts against the first locking sleeve, the short pin disengages from the second locking sleeve, thereby releasing the lock between the cage door and the outer frame.

[0013] Specifically, the cage body also includes side sliding guards, and multiple side sliding guards are respectively disposed on the fixing ring, the partition baffle and the fixing plate, and located inside the fixing column, to prevent materials from sliding out when the cage door opens the side opening.

[0014] Specifically, the cage also includes a lifting ring, which is located on the side of the fixing ring away from the fixing plate.

[0015] Based on the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this utility model are analyzed as follows:

[0016] This utility model provides a material transfer cage, comprising:

[0017] The cage body includes an outer frame, which comprises a fixing ring, a fixing plate, and fixing posts. The fixing posts connect the fixing ring and the fixing plate, and multiple fixing posts are arranged circumferentially along the fixing ring to form a spaced-apart ring. A side opening and multiple flow channels are formed between the fixing posts. A receiving cavity is formed between the fixing ring and the fixing plate. The fixing ring has a central hole, and the side opening and the central hole communicate with the receiving cavity for loading and unloading materials. The cage door is movably installed on the cage body for opening and closing the side opening.

[0018] In practical applications, when loading materials, the side opening is opened through the cage door, and the materials are sequentially placed into the receiving cavity through the side opening and stacked. The side opening is then closed through the cage door. The cage and materials are then sent into the processing tank for processing. When removing materials, the side opening is opened through the cage door, and the materials are sequentially removed from the receiving cavity through the side opening.

[0019] As can be seen, compared with the existing technology, this material transfer cage, through the fixing ring, the fixing plate, and multiple fixing columns, forms a cage-like structure with a cargo-accommodating space, featuring side openings and a central hole. The side openings can be opened and closed via the cage door, allowing for easy loading and unloading of materials, thus improving production efficiency. This overcomes the technical problem of existing material transfer cages where only a top opening makes loading and unloading workpieces from the top inconvenient, increases operational complexity, and reduces production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material transfer cage with its side opening closed, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the material transfer cage with its side openings open;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cage structure;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cage door structure;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the locking component.

[0026] Icons: 100, Cage; 110, Outer Frame; 111, Fixing Ring; 101, Center Hole; 112, Fixing Plate; 102, Flow Hole; 113, Fixing Column; 114, Dividing Baffle; 120, Spacer Sleeve; 121, Upper Sleeve; 122, Lower Sleeve; 123, Support Sleeve; 130, Side Sliding Edge; 140, Lifting Ring;

[0027] 200, Cage door; 210, Cage door base plate; 220, Door post; 230, Door post sleeve;

[0028] 300. Locking component; 310. First locking pin sleeve; 320. Second locking pin sleeve; 330. U-shaped locking pin; 340. Limiting nut. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] 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.

[0031] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0032] The existing material handling cages have technical problems, such as the fact that they only have a top opening, which makes it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top opening, increases the complexity of operation, and reduces production efficiency.

[0033] In view of this, the present invention provides a material transfer cage, comprising:

[0034] The cage body 100 and the cage door 200 are included. The cage body 100 includes an outer frame 110, which includes a fixing ring 111, a fixing plate 112, and fixing posts 113. Fixing posts 113 connect the fixing ring 111 and the fixing plate 112. Multiple fixing posts 113 are arranged circumferentially along the fixing ring 111, forming a spaced ring. A side opening and multiple flow channels are formed between the fixing posts 113. A receiving cavity is formed between the fixing ring 111 and the fixing plate 112. The fixing ring 111 has a central hole 101. The side opening and the central hole 101 communicate with the receiving cavity for loading and unloading materials. The cage door 200 is movably installed on the cage body 100 and is used to open and close the side opening.

[0035] Based on the above technical solutions, the material transfer cage provided by this utility model can achieve the following technical effects:

[0036] This material transfer cage is formed by a fixing ring 111, a fixing plate 112, and multiple fixing columns 113, creating a cage-like structure with side openings and a central hole 101, providing space for goods. The side openings are opened and closed via a cage door 200, allowing for easy loading and unloading of materials, thus improving production efficiency. This overcomes the technical problem of existing material transfer cages that only have a top opening, making it inconvenient for operators to load and unload workpieces from the top, increasing operational complexity, and reducing production efficiency.

[0037] The following combination Figures 1 to 5 The structure and shape of the material transfer cage provided in this embodiment are described in detail below:

[0038] The side opening is larger than the flow channel, and the width of each flow channel is equal. The width of the flow channel is smaller than the minimum size of the material, so the material cannot enter or exit the outer frame 110 through the flow channel.

[0039] To facilitate the hoisting and handling of the cage 100 and materials, in this embodiment, the cage 100 also includes a lifting ring 140, which is welded to the side of the fixing ring 111 away from the fixing plate 112.

[0040] In order to achieve axial positioning of the fixing plate 112 and the fixing ring 111 and ensure the volume stability of the accommodating cavity, in this embodiment, the cage 100 further includes a spacer sleeve 120. The spacer sleeve 120 is sleeved on the fixing post 113 and abuts against the fixing ring 111 and the fixing plate 112 to limit the distance between the fixing ring 111 and the fixing plate 112, thereby achieving axial positioning of the fixing plate 112 and the fixing ring 111.

[0041] To increase the variety of materials that can be processed simultaneously and thus improve production efficiency, in this embodiment, the outer frame 110 further includes a partition baffle 114. The partition baffle 114 is disposed between the fixing ring 111 and the fixing plate 112 and is connected to each fixing post 113. Both the fixing plate 112 and the partition baffle 114 have flow holes 102 to facilitate fluid passage to contact or detach from the materials. The partition baffle 114 divides the accommodating cavity into a first space and a second space, which are used to store two different materials for simultaneous processing. The first space communicates with the central hole 101, and both the first and second spaces communicate with the side openings. Smaller, more numerous materials are placed in the first space, which is convenient for quick loading and unloading using the top opening, and can also be retrieved one by one from the side openings. This retains the convenience of the top opening and increases the flexibility of the side opening operation, thereby improving loading and unloading efficiency. Larger, less numerous materials are placed in the second space, which can be loaded and unloaded by the operator from the side openings without the need for frequent arm extension and retraction, reducing the cumbersomeness of operation. In addition, placing larger, smaller quantities of material in the lower layer helps lower the center of gravity of the cage, enhancing overall stability and reducing the risk of tipping over.

[0042] In this embodiment, the spacer sleeve 120 includes an upper sleeve 121 and a lower sleeve 122. The upper sleeve 121 is disposed between the partition baffle 114 and the fixing ring 111, and the lower sleeve 122 is disposed between the fixing plate 112 and the partition baffle 114. The fixing ring 111, the upper sleeve 121, the partition baffle 114, the lower sleeve 122, and the fixing plate 112 abut against each other in sequence to support and position the fixing ring 111, the partition baffle 114, and the fixing plate 112.

[0043] Regarding the structural composition of the cage door 200, specifically:

[0044] The cage door 200 includes a cage door base plate 210, door posts 220, and door post sleeves 230. The cage door base plate 210 is configured with an arc shape that has the same curvature as the fixing ring 111. Each end of the door post 220 is connected to a cage door base plate 210, and each end of the door post sleeve 230 abuts against two cage door base plates 210 and is sleeved on the door post 220 to achieve fixed-distance limiting of the cage door base plate 210. Multiple door posts 220 and the same number of door post sleeves 230 are spaced apart along the length direction of the cage door base plate 210, and a flow groove is formed between adjacent door posts 220. The cage door base plate 210 is rotatably connected to the first fixing post 113 located on the side opening side as a pivot to open and close the side opening.

[0045] Specifically, regarding how the cage door 200 avoids sliding along the pivot axis:

[0046] The spacer sleeve 120 also includes support sleeves 123, with two support sleeves 123 fitted onto the rotating shaft, namely a first bushing and a second bushing. The first bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate 210 and the fixing ring 111, and the second bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate 210 and the fixing plate 112. The sequential abutment of the fixing ring 111, the first bushing, the cage door 200, the second bushing, and the fixing plate 112 is used to achieve axial positioning of the cage door 200.

[0047] To prevent the cage door 200 from automatically opening its side opening during the process, causing material spillage, this embodiment also includes a locking member 300. The locking member 300 can lock the cage door 200 to the outer frame 110 so that the side opening remains closed.

[0048] Regarding the structural composition of the locking component 300, specifically:

[0049] The locking component 300 includes a first locking pin sleeve 310, a second locking pin sleeve 320, a U-shaped locking pin 330, and a limiting nut 340. The U-shaped locking pin 330 includes a U-shaped bend and short and long pins connected to both ends of the U-shaped bend. The first locking pin sleeve 310 is welded to the first door post sleeve 230 on the side of the cage door 200 away from the pivot, and the second locking pin sleeve 320 is welded to the first upper sleeve 121 on the side opening away from the pivot. The long pin slides vertically into the first locking pin sleeve 310, and the short pin is inserted into the second locking pin sleeve 320 under gravity, thereby locking the cage door 200 to the outer frame 110, thus restricting the rotation of the cage door 200 and keeping the side opening closed. The length difference between the long and short pins is greater than the length of the first locking pin sleeve 310, and the end of the long pin away from the U-shaped bend is threadedly connected to the limiting nut 340. When the long pin slides along the first locking sleeve 310 so that the limiting nut 340 abuts against the first locking sleeve 310, the short pin disengages from the second locking sleeve 320, thereby releasing the lock between the cage door 200 and the outer frame 110.

[0050] The irregular shape of the material makes it impossible to stack it stably. In order to avoid the material slipping and spilling out from the side opening when the cage door 200 is opened to pick up and put in the material, in this embodiment, the cage body 100 also includes a side sliding baffle 130. Multiple side sliding baffles 130 are respectively disposed on the fixing ring 111, the partition baffle 114 and the fixing plate 112, and located inside the fixing column 113, so as to prevent the material from slipping out when the side opening of the cage door 200 is opened.

[0051] In summary, the specific working process of the material transfer cage provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0052] When loading materials, the U-shaped locking pin 330 is raised so that the limiting nut 340 abuts against the first locking pin sleeve 310. At this time, the short pin disengages from the second locking pin sleeve 320, and the cage door 200 is unlocked from the outer frame 110. The cage door 200 is rotated to open the side opening, and the two types of materials are stacked in the first space and the second space respectively. The cage door 200 is rotated to close the side opening, and the U-shaped locking pin 330 slides along the first locking pin sleeve 310 under the action of gravity, causing the short pin to insert into the second locking pin sleeve 320. The cage door 200 is locked to the outer frame 110, and the cage body 100 and the materials are sent into the process pool for processing.

[0053] Remove the cage 100, after completing the processing, from the processing pool. Raise the U-shaped locking pin 330 to release the lock between the cage door 200 and the outer frame 110. Rotate the cage door 200 to open the side opening. The materials in the first and second spaces will not slide directly out of the open side opening due to the side sliding guard 130. Remove the two types of materials and place them separately.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A material transfer cage, characterized in that, include: Cage body (100) and cage door (200); The cage (100) includes an outer frame (110), which includes a fixing ring (111), a fixing plate (112), and a fixing post (113). The fixing ring (111) and the fixing plate (112) are connected by the fixing post (113). Multiple fixing posts (113) are arranged circumferentially along the fixing ring (111) to form an intermittent ring. A side opening and multiple flow grooves are formed between the fixing posts (113). A receiving cavity is formed between the fixing ring (111) and the fixing plate (112). The fixing ring (111) has a central hole (101). The central hole (101) and the side opening are respectively connected to the receiving cavity for taking out and putting in materials. The cage door (200) is movably installed on the cage body (100) and is used to open and close the side opening.

2. The material transfer cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (100) also includes a spacer sleeve (120), which is sleeved on the fixed post (113) and abuts against the fixed ring (111) and the fixed plate (112) to limit the distance between the fixed ring (111) and the fixed plate (112), thereby achieving axial positioning of the fixed plate (112) and the fixed ring (111).

3. The material transfer cage according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer frame (110) also includes a partition baffle (114), which is disposed between the fixing ring (111) and the fixing plate (112) and connected to each of the fixing posts (113); Both the fixing plate (112) and the partition baffle (114) are provided with flow holes (102). The partition baffle (114) divides the accommodating cavity into a first space and a second space; The first space is connected to the central hole (101), and both the first space and the second space are connected to the side opening.

4. The material transfer cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed-distance sleeve (120) includes an upper sleeve (121) and a lower sleeve (122). The upper sleeve (121) is disposed between the partition baffle (114) and the fixing ring (111), and the lower sleeve (122) is disposed between the fixing plate (112) and the partition baffle (114); The fixing ring (111), the upper sleeve (121), the partition baffle (114), the lower sleeve (122) and the fixing plate (112) abut against each other in sequence to support and position the fixing ring (111), the partition baffle (114) and the fixing plate (112).

5. The material transfer cage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cage door (200) includes a cage door base plate (210), a door post (220), and a door post sleeve (230). The cage door base plate (210) is configured to have the same arc shape as the fixing ring (111); The gatepost (220) is connected to a cage door base plate (210) at both ends. The gatepost sleeve (230) abuts against the two cage door base plates (210) at both ends and is sleeved on the gatepost (220) to achieve fixed distance limiting of the cage door base plate (210). Multiple gateposts (220) and the same number of gatepost sleeves (230) are spaced apart along the length of the cage door base plate (210); With the first fixed post (113) located on one side of the side opening as the pivot, the cage door base plate (210) is rotatably connected to the pivot to open and close the side opening.

6. The material transfer cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixed-distance sleeve (120) also includes a support sleeve (123), and the two support sleeves (123) sleeved on the rotating shaft are a first bushing and a second bushing, respectively. The first bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate (210) and the fixing ring (111), and the second bushing is disposed between the cage door base plate (210) and the fixing plate (112); The sequential contact of the fixing ring (111), the first bushing, the cage door (200), the second bushing, and the fixing plate (112) is used to achieve axial positioning of the cage door (200).

7. The material transfer cage according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a locking element (300) capable of locking the cage door (200) to the outer frame (110) so that the side opening remains closed.

8. The material transfer cage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking component (300) includes a first locking pin sleeve (310), a second locking pin sleeve (320), a U-shaped locking pin (330), and a limiting nut (340). The U-shaped locking pin (330) includes a U-shaped bend and short pins and long pins connected to both ends of the U-shaped bend. The first locking pin sleeve (310) is welded to the side of the cage door (200) away from the pivot, and the second locking pin sleeve (320) is welded to the side opening away from the pivot. The long pin is slidably inserted into the first locking pin sleeve (310) in the vertical direction, and the short pin is inserted into the second locking pin sleeve (320) under the action of gravity, so that the cage door (200) is locked together with the outer frame (110), thereby restricting the rotation of the cage door (200) and keeping the side opening closed; The end of the long pin away from the U-bend is threadedly connected to the limiting nut (340). When the long pin slides along the first locking sleeve (310) to make the limiting nut (340) abut against the first locking sleeve (310), the short pin disengages from the second locking sleeve (320), thereby releasing the lock between the cage door (200) and the outer frame (110).

9. The material transfer cage according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cage body (100) also includes side sliding guards (130), and a plurality of side sliding guards (130) are respectively disposed on the fixing ring (111), the partition baffle (114) and the fixing plate (112), and are located inside the fixing column (113) to prevent materials from sliding out when the side opening of the cage door (200) is opened.

10. The material transfer cage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cage (100) also includes a lifting ring (140), which is located on the side of the fixing ring (111) away from the fixing plate (112).

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