An accumulation chain conveyor system

Abstract

This invention provides an accumulation chain conveyor system. During operation, goods to be conveyed are transported to the upper position of a first conveyor line. A robotic arm on the first conveyor line then grips the goods and places them onto the conveyor belt. The goods are then moved from the upper position to the lower position. Simultaneously, the robotic arm on the first conveyor line repeats its operation. When a piece of goods arrives at the lower position of the first conveyor line, a robotic arm on a second conveyor line grips the goods and moves them from the lower position to the second position. When another piece of goods arrives at the lower position of the first conveyor line, the operation is repeated on a different second conveyor line. The goods are then transferred from the second conveyor line to the lower position and proceed to the next process. The gripping speed of the robotic arm on the first conveyor line is greater than that of the robotic arm on the second conveyor line, preventing any blockage of goods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of accumulation and conveying technology, and in particular relates to an accumulation chain conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] Accumulation chain conveyor is an automated logistics conveying system that uses the movement of a chain to transport goods. It can accumulate and arrange goods in an orderly manner during the conveying process, and is therefore commonly used in manufacturing, automotive and logistics warehousing industries.

[0003] Existing accumulation chain conveyor systems use robotic arms at unloading points for unloading. However, these robotic arms often move back and forth between multiple unloading points, which can easily lead to material blockage at the unloading points. Therefore, this invention proposes an accumulation chain conveyor system to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention provides an accumulation chain conveyor system, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] This utility model is implemented as follows: an accumulation chain conveyor system includes a first conveyor line, a robotic arm assembly, and a second conveyor line;

[0006] The first conveyor line includes an upper loading position and a lower loading position. The upper loading position is equipped with a robotic arm assembly, which picks up goods outside the upper loading position and places them on the first conveyor line.

[0007] Multiple second conveyor lines are provided at the lower position of the first conveyor line. The second conveyor line also includes an upper position and a lower position. The upper position of the second conveyor line is adjacent to the lower position of the first conveyor line. The upper position of the second conveyor line is provided with the robotic arm assembly. The robotic arm assembly picks up the goods at the lower position of the first conveyor line and places them on the second conveyor line.

[0008] The robotic arm assembly includes a base, and a driver and grippers are provided on the top of the base. The driver is used to drive the grippers to flip and clamp the goods.

[0009] Preferably, both the first and second conveyor lines consist of a support frame, a conveyor belt, and a conveyor motor, wherein the conveyor motor drives the conveyor belt, and goods are placed on the conveyor belt.

[0010] Preferably, the robotic arm assembly on the first conveyor line grabs the goods outside the storage location on the first conveyor line and places them onto the conveyor belt on the first conveyor line.

[0011] Preferably, the robotic arm assembly at the cargo location on the second conveyor line grabs the goods from the cargo location on the first conveyor line and places them onto the conveyor belt on the second conveyor line.

[0012] Preferably, the driver includes a cylinder and a motor. The motor is located inside the base. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a turntable. The turntable is rotatably connected to the base. The top surface of the turntable is fixedly connected to the cylinder. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the gripper.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] During operation, the goods to be transported are moved to the upper position of the first conveyor line. The robotic arm on the first conveyor line then picks up the goods and places them onto the conveyor belt. The goods are then moved from the upper position to the lower position. Simultaneously, the robotic arm on the first conveyor line repeats its operation. When a piece of goods arrives at the lower position of the first conveyor line, the robotic arm on the second conveyor line picks up the goods and moves them from the lower position to the second position. When another piece of goods arrives at the lower position of the first conveyor line, the process is repeated on a different second conveyor line. The goods are then transferred from the second conveyor line to the lower position and proceed to the next process. The picking speed of the robotic arm on the first conveyor line is greater than that of the robotic arm on the second conveyor line, preventing any blockage of goods. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the robotic arm component structure in this utility model.

[0018] In the picture:

[0019] 1. First conveyor line; 2. Robotic arm assembly; 21. Base; 22. Driver; 23. Gripper; 3. Second conveyor line. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution 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.

[0021] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0022] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This utility model provides a technical solution for an accumulation chain conveyor system: an accumulation chain conveyor system includes a first conveyor line 1, a robotic arm assembly 2, and a second conveyor line 3; the first conveyor line 1 includes an upper loading position and a lower loading position, and the robotic arm assembly 2 is provided on the upper loading position. The robotic arm assembly 2 grabs the goods outside the upper loading position and places them on the first conveyor line 1; multiple second conveyor lines 3 are provided at the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1, and the second conveyor line 3 also includes an upper loading position and a lower loading position. The upper loading position of the second conveyor line 3 is adjacent to the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1. The robotic arm assembly 2 is provided on the upper loading position of the second conveyor line 3. The robotic arm assembly 2 grabs the goods at the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1 and places them on the second conveyor line 3; the robotic arm assembly 2 includes a base 21, and a driver 22 and a gripper 23 are provided on the top of the base 21. The driver 22 is used to drive the gripper 23 to flip and clamp the goods.

[0026] Furthermore, the robotic arm assembly 2 on the first conveyor line 1 picks up the goods outside the storage location on the first conveyor line 1 and places them onto the conveyor belt on the first conveyor line 1.

[0027] Furthermore, the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper position of the second conveyor line 3 grabs the goods at the lower position of the first conveyor line 1 and places them onto the conveyor belt on the second conveyor line 3.

[0028] In this embodiment, both the first conveyor line 1 and the second conveyor line 3 consist of a support frame, a conveyor belt, and a conveyor motor. The conveyor motor drives the conveyor belt, and goods are placed on the conveyor belt.

[0029] During operation, the goods to be transported are moved to the upper loading position of the first conveyor line 1, ensuring the height of the goods is consistent with the height of the conveyor belt. Then, the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper loading position of the first conveyor line 1 grasps the goods and places them onto the conveyor belt. The conveyor motor is then started, driving the conveyor belt to move the goods from the upper loading position to the lower loading position. Simultaneously, the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper loading position repeats its movements, causing the goods on the first conveyor line 1 to be naturally spaced apart due to the grasping action of the robotic arm assembly 2. When a piece of goods arrives at the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1, it is loaded onto one of the second conveyor lines 3. The robotic arm assembly 2 at the storage location grabs the goods from the lower storage location of the first conveyor line 1 to the upper storage location of the second conveyor line 3. When another item arrives at the lower storage location of the first conveyor line 1, the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper storage location of the second conveyor line 3 grabs the item from the lower storage location of the first conveyor line 1 to the upper storage location of the second conveyor line 3. The grabbing speed of the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper storage location of the first conveyor line 1 is greater than the grabbing speed of the robotic arm assembly 2 at the upper storage location of the second conveyor line 3. After the goods enter the conveyor belt of the second conveyor line 3, the second conveyor line 3 is started to transfer the goods from the upper storage location of the second conveyor line 3 to the lower storage location, and then proceed to the next process.

[0030] For further details, please refer to Figure 3 The driver 22 includes a cylinder and a motor. The motor is located inside the base 21. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the turntable. The turntable is rotatably connected to the base. The top surface of the turntable is fixedly connected to the cylinder. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the gripper 23.

[0031] In this embodiment, the driver 22 includes a cylinder and a motor. The cylinder can drive the two grippers 23 to move closer or further away to grasp and put down goods. The rotation of the motor drives the cylinder to rotate so that the grippers 23 can be rotated 180° horizontally. Specifically, the motor is set inside the base 21, and the motor drive end is fixedly connected to the turntable. The turntable is rotatably connected to the base. A cylinder is fixedly provided on the top surface of the turntable. The cylinder is a double-headed telescopic cylinder. The double-headed telescopic cylinder drives the two relatively distributed grippers 23 to move closer or further away to grasp and put down goods.

[0032] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: During operation, the goods to be transported are moved to the upper loading position of the first conveyor line 1. The height of the goods must be kept consistent with the height of the conveyor belt of the first conveyor line 1. Then, the robotic arm component 2 at the upper loading position of the first conveyor line 1 grabs the goods and places them on the conveyor belt of the first conveyor line 1. Then, the conveyor motor is started to drive the conveyor belt to move the goods from the upper loading position to the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1. At the same time, the robotic arm component 2 at the upper loading position of the first conveyor line 1 repeats its operation. Due to the grabbing action of the robotic arm component 2, the goods on the first conveyor line 1 are naturally spaced a certain distance apart. When a piece of goods arrives at the lower loading position of the first conveyor line 1, one of the goods... The robotic arm assembly 2 of the upper position of the second conveyor line 3 grabs the goods from the lower position of the first conveyor line 1 to the upper position of the second conveyor line 3. When another piece of goods arrives at the lower position of the first conveyor line 1, the robotic arm assembly 2 of the other upper position of the second conveyor line 3 grabs the goods from the lower position of the first conveyor line 1 to the upper position of the second conveyor line 3. The grabbing speed of the robotic arm assembly 2 of the upper position of the first conveyor line 1 is greater than the grabbing speed of the robotic arm assembly 2 of the upper position of the second conveyor line 3. After the goods enter the conveyor belt of the second conveyor line 3, the second conveyor line 3 is started to transfer the goods from the upper position of the second conveyor line 3 to the lower position, and then proceed to the next process.

[0033] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A positive chain conveyor system, characterized by: It includes a first conveyor line (1), a robotic arm assembly (2), and a second conveyor line (3); The first conveyor line (1) includes an upper loading position and a lower loading position. The upper loading position is equipped with a robotic arm assembly (2). The robotic arm assembly (2) grabs the goods outside the upper loading position and places them on the first conveyor line (1). The first conveyor line (1) has multiple second conveyor lines (3) at the lower position. The second conveyor line (3) also includes an upper position and a lower position. The upper position of the second conveyor line (3) is adjacent to the lower position of the first conveyor line (1). The upper position of the second conveyor line (3) is equipped with the robotic arm assembly (2). The robotic arm assembly (2) grabs the goods at the lower position of the first conveyor line (1) and places them on the second conveyor line (3). The robotic arm assembly (2) includes a base (21), on the top of which is provided a driver (22) and a gripper (23). The driver (22) is used to drive the gripper (23) to flip and grip the goods.

2. The accumulation chain conveyor system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (1) and the second conveyor line (3) are both composed of a support frame, a conveyor belt and a conveyor motor. The conveyor motor drives the conveyor belt and the goods are placed on the conveyor belt.

3. The accumulation chain conveyor system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The robotic arm assembly (2) on the first conveyor line (1) grabs the goods outside the storage location on the first conveyor line (1) and places them on the conveyor belt on the first conveyor line (1).

4. The accumulation chain conveyor system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The robotic arm assembly (2) at the upper position of the second conveyor line (3) grabs the goods at the lower position of the first conveyor line (1) and places them on the conveyor belt of the second conveyor line (3).

5. The accumulation chain conveyor system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driver (22) includes a cylinder and a motor. The motor is located inside the base (21). The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a turntable. The turntable is rotatably connected to the base. The top surface of the turntable is fixedly connected to a cylinder. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the gripper (23).

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