A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop

Abstract

This utility model discloses a material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop. The system is characterized by a parts production workshop comprising material bins, equipment, and a material bin logistics system. Parts are placed in the material bins and then circulated between different pieces of equipment via the logistics system. The equipment includes an inlet for parts to be processed and an outlet for processed parts. The logistics system includes a gantry robot, an inlet multi-station turntable, and an outlet multi-station turntable, which are respectively installed at the inlet and outlet. The gantry robot includes grippers that grasp the material bins and circulate them between the inlet and outlet multi-station turntables, thereby enabling parts turnover between different pieces of equipment. The main advantages of this utility model are: replacing ground storage with aerial storage, a small footprint for the material bin logistics system, high degree of automation, and low construction investment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics conveying machinery technology, specifically a material barrel logistics system for the turnover of parts in a production workshop. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in most companies' production workshops, parts turnover is still basically achieved through the primitive method of manual handcarts, which has the main disadvantages of low production efficiency and high labor intensity for workers.

[0003] Only a few advanced leading companies use AGV robots to complete the logistics transfer of pallets (carrying parts) between equipment. However, within each piece of equipment, the transfer of parts between the AGV robot, the equipment entrance, and the equipment exit still needs to be completed by a multi-axis robot.

[0004] Since AGV robots, personnel walkways, and work vehicles (such as forklifts) all operate on the ground, they often encounter each other and need to avoid each other. In addition, considering the safety of the workers, the operating speed of AGV robots is usually set very slowly. Its main disadvantages are: logistics production occupies a large area and the construction investment cost is high. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a material barrel logistics system for parts turnover in production workshops, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: The production workshop 2 for part 1 includes a material bin 3, equipment 4, and a logistics system 2A for the material bin 3. Part 1 is placed in the material bin 3 and then circulated between various equipment 4 through the logistics system 2A. The equipment 4 includes an inlet 4A for the part 1 to be processed and an outlet 4B for the part 1 that has been processed. The logistics system 2A includes a gantry robot 5, an inlet multi-station turntable 6, and an outlet multi-station turntable 7. The inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 are respectively installed at the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper 5A, which grips the material bin 3 and makes it circulate between the inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7, thereby realizing the circulation of part 1 between various equipment 4.

[0007] Each station in the inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes a bucket seat 3A for placing the bucket 3. The inlet multi-station turntable 6 includes an inlet empty seat 6A without bucket 3, a material dropping position 6B, and an inlet empty bucket position 6C without part 1. The outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes an outlet empty seat 7A without bucket 3, a material discharge position 7B, and an outlet full bucket position 7C containing the completed part 1.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 are located at the high position and low position of the equipment 4, respectively.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the material bucket 3 includes a bucket body 3B, a top flange 3C, a top crossbar 3D, a central vertical bar 3E, an RFID tag, a bottom cone 3F, and a bottom cone plug 3G. The top flange 3C and the bottom cone 3F are located at the top and bottom of the bucket body 3B, respectively. The center of the top crossbar 3D, which is connected to the top flange 3C at both ends, includes a central hole 3D1. The RFID tag is installed at the top of the central vertical bar 3E. The bottom of the central vertical bar 3E is connected to the top of the bottom cone plug 3G. The top of the central vertical bar 3E can move vertically in the central hole 3D1. The bottom cone 3F includes a discharge port 3F1. The bottom cone plug 3G can block the discharge port 3F1 by its own weight to prevent the part 1 from falling. The gantry robot 5 uses grippers 5A to clamp the top flange 3C and grab the material bucket 3.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the bottom cone 3F is placed on the barrel seat 3A, and the equipment 4 includes a top rod 4C at the material drop position 6B; after the bottom cone plug 3G is opened by the top rod 4C, the part 1 in the material barrel 3 falls from the discharge port 3F1 into the equipment 4 and is then processed.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the gantry robot 5 includes two grippers 5A, meaning it can simultaneously grab two material buckets 3; the inlet multi-station turntable 6 includes a five-station turntable 6D, and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes a six-station turntable 7D, with the six-station turntable 7D including an inspection station 7E between the discharge station 7B and the outlet full bucket station 7C.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the production workshop 2 includes a longitudinal beam 2X, the gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5B, a small trolley 5C and a lifting device 5D, the large trolley 5B that moves on the longitudinal beam 2X includes a large trolley body 5B1 and a transverse track 5B2, the transverse track 5B2 is installed on the large trolley body 5B1; the small trolley 5C includes a small trolley body 5C1 and a walking device 5C2, the lifting device 5D includes a flexible traction device 5D1 and a rigid guide device 8, the rigid guide device 8 includes a column device 8A and a slider 8B, the column device 8A includes a fixed column 8A1 and an intermediate column device 8A2;

[0013] The gripper 5A includes a telescopic gripper 9, which includes a telescopic cylinder 9A and a gripper seat 9B. The telescopic gripper 9 clamps the top flange 3C via the telescopic cylinder 9A. The telescopic cylinder 9A is mounted on the gripper seat 9B, and the gripper seat 9B is mounted on the slider 8B. The slider 8B can move vertically on the intermediate column device 8A2, and the intermediate column device 8A2 can move vertically on the fixed column 8A1. The fixed column 8A1 is mounted on the trolley body 5C1, and the trolley body 5C1 can run on the transverse track 5B2 via the traveling device 5C2.

[0014] One end of the flexible traction device 5D1 is fixed to the gripper seat 9B, and the other end is fixed to the fixed column 8A1 or the trolley body 5C1. The flexible traction device 5D1 can realize the vertical lifting and lowering of the gripper seat 9B, and the rigid guide device 8 can prevent the gripper seat 9B from shaking during operation.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the production workshop 2 includes a steel platform 2B located below the gantry robot 5 and above the equipment 4. The steel platform 2B includes a material bucket buffer area 2B1, which is used for storing material buckets 3.

[0016] In summary, compared with existing technologies, this invention eliminates ground conveying equipment, replacing it with aerial gantry robots. Since gantry robots do not occupy ground space and can operate at high speeds, arranging multi-station turntables at both the equipment's entrance and exit significantly increases the parts buffer capacity of each machine. Therefore, only a few gantry robots are needed to meet production requirements. Furthermore, a steel platform that can serve as a material buffer area can be installed in the workshop, with the gantry robots operating above it. The main advantages of this invention are: replacing ground storage with aerial storage, resulting in a smaller footprint for logistics production, a higher degree of automation, and lower construction investment. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the steel platform 2B, longitudinal beam 2X, equipment 4 and logistics system 2A that make up the production workshop 2, and also a structural schematic diagram of the material barrel buffer area 2B1 that makes up the steel platform 2B.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The AA view is also a structural schematic diagram of the double-layer gantry robot 5, the inlet multi-station turntable 6, and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 that make up the logistics system 2A.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower-level gantry robot 5;

[0020] Figure 4This is a structural schematic diagram of the gripper 5A, the large trolley 5B, the small trolley 5C, and the lifting device 5D that make up the gantry robot 5; it is also a structural schematic diagram of the large trolley body 5B1 and the transverse track 5B2 that make up the large trolley 5B; it is also a structural schematic diagram of the small trolley body 5C1 and the walking device 5C2 that make up the small trolley 5C; it is also a structural schematic diagram of the flexible traction device 5D1 and the rigid guide device 8 that make up the lifting device 5D; it is also a structural schematic diagram of the column device 8A and the slider 8B that make up the rigid guide device 8; it is also a structural schematic diagram of the fixed column 8A1 and the intermediate column device 8A2 that make up the column device 8A; and it is also a structural schematic diagram of the initial column 8A2A, the intermediate column 8A2B, and the final column 8A2C that make up the intermediate column device 8A2.

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The view from direction B is also a schematic diagram of the structure of the telescopic cylinder 9A and the gripper seat 9B that make up the telescopic gripper 9.

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of part 1, and also a structural schematic diagram of the barrel body 3B, top flange 3C, top crossbar 3D, central vertical bar 3E, RFID, bottom cone 3F and bottom cone plug 3G that make up the material barrel 3. It is also a structural schematic diagram of the central hole 3D1 that makes up the top crossbar 3D, and a structural schematic diagram of the discharge port 3F1 that makes up the bottom cone 3F.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the barrel base 3A, and also a structural schematic diagram of the inlet 4A, outlet 4B and top rod 4C that make up the equipment 4;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the five-station turntable 6D that makes up the inlet multi-station turntable 6, a structural schematic diagram of the six-station turntable 7D that makes up the outlet multi-station turntable 7, a structural schematic diagram of the inlet empty seat 6A, the material dropping seat 6B and the inlet empty barrel seat 6C that make up the inlet multi-station turntable 6, and a structural schematic diagram of the outlet empty seat 7A, the material discharge seat 7B, the outlet full barrel seat 7C and the inspection station 7E that make up the outlet multi-station turntable 7.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the 5C car;

[0026] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A magnified view of a section at point I.

[0027] Part 1, Production Workshop 2, Logistics System 2A, Steel Platform 2B, Material Bucket Buffer Area 2B1, Longitudinal Beam 2X, Material Bucket 3, Bucket Base 3A, Bucket Body 3B, Top Flange 3C, Top Crossbar 3D, Center Hole 3D1, Center Vertical Rod 3E, Bottom Cone 3F, Discharge Port 3F1, Bottom Cone Plug 3G, Equipment 4, Inlet 4A, Outlet 4B, Top Rod 4C, Gantry Robot 5, Gripper 5A, Trolley 5B, Trolley Body 5B1, Transverse Rail 5B2, Trolley 5C, Trolley Body 5C1, Walking Device 5C2, Lifting Device 5D, Flexible The system includes: a traction device 5D1, an inlet multi-station turntable 6, an inlet empty seat 6A, a material dropping position 6B, an inlet empty bucket position 6C, a five-station turntable 6D, an outlet multi-station turntable 7, an outlet empty seat 7A, a material discharge position 7B, an outlet full bucket position 7C, a six-station turntable 7D, an inspection station 7E, a rigid guide device 8, a column device 8A, a fixed column 8A1, an intermediate column device 8A2, a starting column 8A2A, an intermediate column 8A2B, an ending column 8A2C, a slider 8B, a telescopic gripper 9, a telescopic cylinder 9A, a gripper seat 9B, and an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) device. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-10 In this embodiment of the present invention, the production workshop 2 for part 1 includes a material bin 3, equipment 4, and a logistics system 2A for the material bin 3. Part 1 is placed in the material bin 3 and then circulated between various equipment 4 through the logistics system 2A. Equipment 4 includes an inlet 4A for part 1 to be processed and an outlet 4B for part 1 that has been processed. The logistics system 2A includes a gantry robot 5, an inlet multi-station turntable 6, and an outlet multi-station turntable 7. The inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 are respectively installed at the inlet 4A and the outlet 4B. The gantry robot 5 includes a gripper 5A, which grips the material bin 3 and makes it circulate between the inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7, thereby realizing the circulation of part 1 between various equipment 4.

[0030] Each station in the inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes a bucket seat 3A for placing the bucket 3. The inlet multi-station turntable 6 includes an inlet empty seat 6A without bucket 3, a material dropping position 6B, and an inlet empty bucket position 6C without part 1. The outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes an outlet empty seat 7A without bucket 3, a material discharge position 7B, and an outlet full bucket position 7C containing the completed part 1.

[0031] It should be noted that the main operating steps of the gantry robot 5 are as follows:

[0032] i. The gantry robot 5 places the bucket 3 containing the parts to be processed 1 on the empty seat 6A at the entrance;

[0033] ii. The gantry robot 5 takes away the empty bucket 3 from the inlet empty bucket position 6C and places it on the outlet empty seat 7A;

[0034] iii. The gantry robot 5 removes the bucket 3 containing the completed parts 1 from the full bucket position 7C at the outlet.

[0035] The inlet multi-station turntable 6 and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 are located at the high and low positions of the equipment 4, respectively.

[0036] The material bucket 3 includes a bucket body 3B, a top flange 3C, a top crossbar 3D, a central vertical bar 3E, an RFID tag, a bottom cone 3F, and a bottom cone plug 3G. The top flange 3C and the bottom cone 3F are located at the top and bottom of the bucket body 3B, respectively. The top crossbar 3D, which is connected to the top flange 3C at both ends, includes a central hole 3D1 at its center. The RFID tag is installed at the top of the central vertical bar 3E. The bottom of the central vertical bar 3E is connected to the top of the bottom cone plug 3G. The top of the central vertical bar 3E can move vertically in the central hole 3D1. The bottom cone 3F includes a discharge port 3F1. The bottom cone plug 3G can block the discharge port 3F1 by its own weight to prevent the part 1 from falling. The gantry robot 5 uses grippers 5A to clamp the top flange 3C and grab the material bucket 3.

[0037] The bottom cone 3F is placed on the barrel base 3A. The equipment 4 includes a top rod 4C at the material drop position 6B. After the bottom cone plug 3G is opened by the top rod 4C, the part 1 in the material barrel 3 falls from the discharge port 3F1 into the equipment 4 and is then processed.

[0038] The aforementioned includes two grippers 5A, meaning the gantry robot 5 can simultaneously grasp two material buckets 3; the inlet multi-station turntable 6 includes a five-station turntable 6D, and the outlet multi-station turntable 7 includes a six-station turntable 7D, with the six-station turntable 7D including an inspection station 7E between the discharge station 7B and the outlet full bucket station 7C.

[0039] It should be noted that: a 5-station turntable 6D can be a turntable with more than 5 stations, and a 6-station turntable 7D can be a turntable with more than 6 stations.

[0040] It should also be noted that the gantry robot 5 may also have only one gripper 5A, in which case the gantry robot 5 can only grab one material bucket 3 at a time; the multi-position turntable 7 at the outlet may also not have a separate inspection station 7E.

[0041] The production workshop 2 includes a longitudinal beam 2X, and the gantry robot 5 includes a large trolley 5B, a small trolley 5C, and a lifting device 5D. The large trolley 5B, which moves on the longitudinal beam 2X, includes a large trolley body 5B1 and a transverse track 5B2, with the transverse track 5B2 mounted on the large trolley body 5B1. The small trolley 5C includes a small trolley body 5C1 and a walking device 5C2. The lifting device 5D includes a flexible traction device 5D1 and a rigid guide device 8. The rigid guide device 8 includes a column device 8A and a slider 8B. The column device 8A includes a fixed column 8A1 and an intermediate column device 8A2.

[0042] The gripper 5A includes a telescopic gripper 9, which includes a telescopic cylinder 9A and a gripper seat 9B. The telescopic gripper 9 clamps the top flange 3C via the telescopic cylinder 9A. The telescopic cylinder 9A is mounted on the gripper seat 9B, and the gripper seat 9B is mounted on the slider 8B. The slider 8B can move vertically on the intermediate column device 8A2, and the intermediate column device 8A2 can move vertically on the fixed column 8A1. The fixed column 8A1 is mounted on the trolley body 5C1, and the trolley body 5C1 can run on the transverse track 5B2 via the traveling device 5C2.

[0043] One end of the flexible traction device 5D1 is fixed to the gripper seat 9B, and the other end is fixed to the fixed column 8A1 or the trolley body 5C1. The flexible traction device 5D1 can realize the vertical lifting and lowering of the gripper seat 9B, and the rigid guide device 8 can prevent the gripper seat 9B from shaking during operation.

[0044] It should be noted that the intermediate column device 8A2 may include a starting column 8A2A, an intermediate column 8A2B, and a final column 8A2C. The slider 8B can move vertically on the final column 8A2C, the final column 8A2C can move vertically on the intermediate column 8A2B, the intermediate column 8A2B can move vertically on the starting column 8A2A, and the starting column 8A2A can move vertically on the fixed column 8A1.

[0045] It should also be noted that the intermediate column device 8A2 may be without the intermediate column 8A2B. In this case, the final column 8A2C moves vertically directly on the initial column 8A2A.

[0046] It should also be noted that the intermediate column device 8A2 can also be a single column, that is, there is neither an intermediate column 8A2B nor a final column 8A2C, and the slider 8B moves vertically directly on the initial column 8A2A.

[0047] The production workshop 2 includes a steel platform 2B located below the gantry robot 5 and above the equipment 4. The steel platform 2B includes a material bucket buffer area 2B1, which is used for storing material buckets 3.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In this utility model, it should also be noted that the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, integral molding connection, mechanical connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The specific meaning of the terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop, characterized in that: The production workshop (2) for part (1) includes a material bin (3), equipment (4), and a logistics system (2A) for the material bin (3). Part (1) is placed in the material bin (3) and then transferred between the equipment (4) through the logistics system (2A). The equipment (4) includes an inlet (4A) for the part (1) to be processed and an outlet (4B) for the part (1) that has been processed. The logistics system (2A) includes a gantry robot (5), an inlet multi-station turntable (6), and an outlet multi-station turntable (7). The inlet multi-station turntable (6) and the outlet multi-station turntable (7) are installed at the inlet (4A) and the outlet (4B), respectively. The gantry robot (5) includes a gripper (5A) that grips the part (1) to make it move between the equipment (4) and the equipment (4). The claw (5A) grabs the bucket (3) and makes it rotate between the inlet multi-station turntable (6) and the outlet multi-station turntable (7), thereby realizing the rotation of the part (1) between the various devices (4). Each station in the inlet multi-station turntable (6) and the outlet multi-station turntable (7) includes a bucket seat (3A) for placing the bucket (3). The inlet multi-station turntable (6) includes an inlet empty seat (6A) without a bucket (3), a dropping position (6B) and an inlet empty bucket position (6C) without a part (1). The outlet multi-station turntable (7) includes an outlet empty seat (7A) without a bucket (3), a discharge position (7B) and an outlet full bucket position (7C) containing the completed part (1).

2. The material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inlet multi-station turntable (6) and the outlet multi-station turntable (7) are located at the high and low positions of the equipment (4), respectively.

3. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 2, characterized in that: The aforementioned hopper (3) includes a hopper body (3B), a top flange (3C), a top crossbar (3D), a central vertical bar (3E), a radio frequency identification (RFID) device, a bottom cone (3F), and a bottom cone plug (3G). The top flange (3C) and the bottom cone (3F) are located at the top and bottom of the hopper body (3B), respectively. The top crossbar (3D), which is connected to the top flange (3C) at both ends, includes a central hole (3D1) at its center. The radio frequency identification (RFID) device is installed on the central vertical bar. The top of the rod (3E), the bottom of the central vertical rod (3E) is connected to the top of the bottom cone plug (3G), the top of the central vertical rod (3E) can move vertically in the central hole (3D1), the bottom cone (3F) includes the discharge port (3F1); the bottom cone plug (3G) can block the discharge port (3F1) by its own weight to prevent the part (1) from falling; the gantry robot (5) clamps the top flange (3C) and grabs the bucket (3) by the gripper (5A).

4. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom cone (3F) is placed on the barrel seat (3A), and the equipment (4) includes a push rod (4C) at the material drop position (6B). After the bottom cone plug (3G) is opened by the push rod (4C), the parts (1) in the barrel (3) fall from the discharge port (3F1) into the equipment (4) and are then processed.

5. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 4, characterized in that: The aforementioned includes two grippers (5A), meaning the gantry robot (5) can simultaneously grip two material buckets (3); the inlet multi-station turntable (6) includes a five-station turntable (6D), and the outlet multi-station turntable (7) includes a six-station turntable (7D). The six-station turntable (7D) includes an inspection station (7E) between the discharge position (7B) and the outlet full bucket position (7C).

6. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 5, characterized in that: The production workshop (2) includes a longitudinal beam (2X), and the gantry robot (5) includes a large trolley (5B), a small trolley (5C), and a lifting device (5D). The large trolley (5B) that moves on the longitudinal beam (2X) includes a large trolley body (5B1) and a transverse track (5B2), with the transverse track (5B2) mounted on the large trolley body (5B1). The small trolley (5C) includes a small trolley body (5C1) and a walking device (5C2). The lifting device (5D) includes a flexible traction device (5D1) and a rigid guide device (8). The rigid guide device (8) includes a column device (8A) and a slider (8B). The column device (8A) includes a fixed column (8A1) and an intermediate column device (8A2). The gripper (5A) includes a telescopic gripper (9), which includes a telescopic cylinder (9A) and a gripper seat (9B). The top flange (3C) is held by a telescopic cylinder (9A). The telescopic cylinder (9A) is mounted on a gripper seat (9B), which is mounted on a slider (8B). The slider (8B) can move vertically on the intermediate column device (8A2), which can move vertically on the fixed column (8A1). The fixed column (8A1) is mounted on the trolley body (5C1), which can run on the transverse track (5B2) via a traveling device (5C2). One end of the flexible traction device (5D1) is fixed on the gripper seat (9B), and the other end is fixed on the fixed column (8A1) or the trolley body (5C1). The flexible traction device (5D1) can realize the vertical lifting and lowering of the gripper seat (9B), and the rigid guide device (8) can prevent the gripper seat (9B) from shaking during operation.

7. A material bin logistics system for parts turnover in a production workshop according to claim 6, characterized in that: The production workshop (2) includes a steel platform (2B) located below the gantry robot (5) and above the equipment (4). The steel platform (2B) includes a material bucket buffer area (2B1) for storing material buckets (3).

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