A brick aligning system
By designing a brick stacking alignment system, the problems of easy wear and brick jamming in brick stacking machines are solved, achieving efficient and stable tile transport and stacking, reducing failure rate and manual intervention, and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FOSHAN DONGPENG CERAMIC
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing brick stacking machines are prone to wear, brick jamming, and high failure rate under high production capacity conditions, which affects production efficiency and increases labor intensity, and the surface of the tiles is easily damaged.
The tile stacking and alignment system includes a fixed frame, a tile feeding and conveying unit, a tile discharging and conveying unit, a tile resisting component, a four-sided alignment component, and an alignment conveying unit. The tile discharging component limits the tilt of the tiles, and the system uses a liftable tile receiving plate and buffer wheels. Combined with the four-sided alignment component and control unit, it achieves stable transmission and stacking of tiles.
It improves the speed of tile transport and stacking, reduces the failure rate, minimizes tile damage and human intervention, and enhances production efficiency and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic tile transport technology, and in particular to a tile stacking and alignment system. Background Technology
[0002] In the production of ceramic tiles, the stacking operation is crucial for improving production efficiency and avoiding impact on tile quality. In existing technologies, conventional tile stacking machines typically use polyester V-belts on both sides to clamp the tile blanks and then transport them to the stacking position via a conveyor belt. For example, CN 215098580 U discloses a tile stacking device that uses two intermediate conveyor belts to clamp and transport the tiles. While this design meets the tile stacking requirements to some extent, several problems remain to be solved in practical applications.
[0003] However, with the continuous increase in ceramic tile production capacity, higher requirements are being placed on stacking efficiency, such as achieving a stacking speed of ≥60 tiles per minute. Existing conventional tile stacking machines, while meeting the demand for rapid stacking, have a high failure rate. Specifically, the belts on both sides used for clamping and conveying tiles wear out quickly, and the joints are prone to breakage, causing the equipment to stop mid-process and severely affecting production continuity. Furthermore, during high-speed conveying of the tile blanks, due to misalignment, tiles can easily detach from the middle of the belts on both sides, becoming stuck in the middle of the conveyor, causing tile jamming. Tile jamming not only damages the tiles but also requires manual intervention, which is time-consuming and significantly increases the labor intensity of employees.
[0004] In summary, existing brick stacking machines suffer from problems such as easy belt wear and breakage, brick jamming during brick conveying, high failure rate, and high maintenance costs. These issues not only restrict the production efficiency of ceramic tile products but also increase production costs and the labor intensity of employees. Therefore, the industry urgently needs a new type of brick stacking machine structure that can effectively solve the above-mentioned technical problems, improve brick stacking efficiency and stability, reduce failure rate and operating costs, and minimize manual intervention. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the purpose of this invention is to propose a brick stacking alignment system that solves the problems of existing brick stacking machines being prone to brick jamming, low stacking efficiency, and easy wear on the surface of ceramic tiles.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A brick stacking and alignment system includes a fixing frame, a brick feeding conveying unit, a brick discharging conveying unit, a brick resisting component, a first sensor, a control unit, a four-sided alignment component, and an alignment conveying unit. The brick feeding conveying unit has a brick discharging area, the brick resisting component is disposed above the brick discharging area, the brick discharging conveying unit has a brick stacking area, the brick stacking area has a liftable brick receiving plate, the brick discharging area and the brick stacking area are disposed close together, and the height of the brick discharging area is higher than that of the brick stacking area. The brick resisting component limits the tilt angle of a tile entering the brick stacking area by pressing against the tile located in the brick discharging area. The brick discharging conveying unit is used to transfer the brick stacked on the brick receiving plate to the alignment conveying unit. The unit comprises: an alignment conveying unit located at the end of the brick-discharging conveying unit away from the brick-stacking area; an alignment conveying unit having an alignment area; and a four-sided alignment component for aligning the brick piles located in the alignment area on all four sides. The control unit is electrically connected to the brick-feeding conveying unit, the brick-discharging conveying unit, the first sensor, the alignment conveying unit, and the four-sided alignment component. The control unit also controls the lifting and lowering of the brick-receiving plate. The fixing frame is used to fix the brick-feeding conveying unit, the brick-discharging conveying unit, the brick-stopping component, the first sensor, and the control unit. The first sensor is used to sense the number of tiles entering the brick-stacking area.
[0008] Preferably, the four-sided alignment assembly includes a first push block, a second push block, a second clamping block, a first driver, a second driver lifting device, and a second sensor. The first push block, the second push block, the second clamping block, the first driver, and the second driver are respectively arranged in pairs symmetrically on both sides of the alignment area along the horizontal direction of the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit.
[0009] Two first push blocks are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit. The second push block and the second clamping block on the same side are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area along the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit. Two first drivers are used to drive the two first push blocks to move away from or towards each other. The second driver is used to drive the second push block on the same side to move away from or towards the second clamping block on the same side.
[0010] The four-sided alignment assembly also includes a lifting device and a second sensor. The output of the lifting device is located below the alignment area. The lifting device is used to lift the brick pile located in the alignment area. The second sensor is located at the output of the lifting device. The second sensor is used to sense whether there is a brick pile in the alignment area. The lifting device, the second sensor, and the four-sided alignment assembly are electrically connected to the control unit.
[0011] Preferably, the four-sided alignment assembly further includes two roller groups, which are respectively disposed on the opposite inner sides of the two first push blocks. Each roller group is provided with at least three rollers, and the axial direction of the rollers is arranged in the vertical direction.
[0012] Preferably, the brick-supporting assembly includes a buffer wheel, the axis of which is horizontally arranged along the transmission direction perpendicular to the brick-feeding unit, the buffer wheel can rotate in place around its axis, and the wheel surface of the buffer wheel is used to press against the ceramic tile.
[0013] Preferably, the brick-stopping assembly further includes a buffer arm, buffer rubber, a mounting square shaft, and a mounting frame. The angle α between the buffer arm and the transmission direction of the brick-feeding conveying unit is 30° to 60°. The buffer wheel is a rubber wheel and is rotatably mounted on one end of the buffer arm. The other end of the buffer arm is connected to the mounting square shaft. The mounting frame has a square mounting cavity. A buffer rubber is provided at each of the four corners of the mounting cavity. The mounting square shaft is positioned between the four buffer rubbers in the mounting cavity, and the four faces of the mounting square shaft are respectively in close contact with the four buffer rubbers.
[0014] Preferably, at least three buffer wheels are provided, and the at least three buffer wheels are arranged sequentially along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The buffer length L formed by the at least three buffer wheels along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit is 1:2 to 4.
[0015] Preferably, the fixing frame includes a first crossbeam, which is horizontally arranged perpendicular to the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The brick-stopping assembly includes a first connecting block, a second connecting block, and a third connecting block. The second connecting block and the first connecting block are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the first crossbeam, facing each other, and are fixed to the first crossbeam by bolts. The other end of the first connecting block is provided with at least two elongated slots, the length direction of which is along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The third connecting block is vertically and flexibly disposed below the first connecting block by bolts and matching nuts passing through the elongated slots. The third connecting block is used to fix the mounting frame.
[0016] Preferably, the device further includes a fourth connecting block, a fourth screw, a fourth nut, and a positioning baffle. The fixing frame includes a second crossbeam. One end of the fourth connecting block is connected to the second crossbeam, and the other end of the fourth connecting block is provided with the fourth screw. The length direction of the fourth screw is along the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit. Two fourth nuts are sleeved on the fourth screw, and the two fourth nuts are respectively located on both sides of the fourth connecting block. One end of the fourth screw is connected to the positioning baffle. The lower end of the positioning baffle is lower than the conveying surface of the brick feeding conveying unit and higher than the conveying surface of the brick discharging conveying unit.
[0017] Preferably, it also includes a brick receiving unit, which includes a driving component and the brick receiving plate. The driving component is used to drive the brick receiving plate to move up and down. The highest position of the brick receiving plate is lower than the brick output area and higher than the brick stacking area. The lowest position of the brick receiving plate is lower than the brick stacking area. The brick receiving unit is electrically connected to the control unit.
[0018] The technical solution provided by this utility model can include the following beneficial effects:
[0019] 1. By using a brick-stopping component and a liftable brick-receiving plate, the front end of the tile is prevented from directly colliding with the previous tile already stacked in the stacking area, which further improves the tile transfer and stacking speed without damaging or scratching the tiles.
[0020] 2. By separating the four-sided alignment operation from the tile stacking operation, the tile stacking speed can be improved, and the four-sided alignment component can have more adjustment space. This solves the problem that when the four-sided alignment of tiles is performed directly in the tile stacking area, tiles are easily accidentally removed from the alignment device and get stuck. Tiles getting stuck can easily damage the tiles and require manual intervention to eliminate the impact, thus affecting production efficiency.
[0021] 3. The buffer wheel presses down the raised rear end of the tile. The rotation of the buffer wheel allows the tile to continue moving forward smoothly while being pressed down, reducing the impact of the tile-stopping component on the forward movement of the tile and avoiding the problem of the tile getting stuck due to the friction of the tile-stopping component slowing down the tile.
[0022] 4. By using elastic buffer rubber in conjunction with an inclined buffer arm and elastic rubber wheels, the impact force of the buffer wheels on the tiles is reduced, preventing the tiles from being damaged by high-speed collisions with the buffer wheels during rapid transport.
[0023] 5. Multiple buffer wheels are used to increase the buffer length L, making the tile falling process smoother and further improving the quality of tile stacking. This allows for further increases in the tile transmission and stacking speeds. The buffer length L is adjusted according to the length of the tile. If the buffer length is too long, the overall installation and adjustment of the tile-stopping assembly will be difficult; if the buffer length is too short, it will not provide effective tile posture adjustment buffering.
[0024] 6. The third connecting block is used to fix the buffer rubber. The height of the buffer wheel can be easily adjusted through the long hole and the matching bolts and nuts. The height of the buffer wheel can be adjusted along the length of the bolt, and the buffer distance between the buffer wheel and the brick feeding unit can be adjusted. The buffer length formed by the buffer wheel can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the bolt along the length of the long hole, so that the brick-supporting component can be adapted to different sizes of ceramic tiles and reduce the adjustment time required.
[0025] 7. By using a brick-receiving plate to catch falling tiles, the system effectively prevents tiles from being damaged when they fall directly into the stacking area from a height difference. The control unit controls the drive assembly to raise and lower the brick-receiving plate, allowing the tiles to be placed stably in the stacking area, ensuring the stability of tile stacking and transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. The arrows indicate the transmission directions of the brick feeding conveying unit, the brick discharging conveying unit, and the alignment conveying unit.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0030] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention.
[0031] Figure 6 This is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] The components include: a fixed frame 1, a first crossbeam 11, a second crossbeam 12, a brick feeding conveyor unit 2, a brick output area 21, a brick output conveyor unit 3, a brick stacking area 31, a brick-stopping assembly 4, a buffer wheel 41, a buffer arm 42, a buffer rubber 43, a first connecting block 44, a strip-shaped elongated hole 441, a second connecting block 45, a third connecting block 46, a mounting square shaft 47, a mounting frame 48, a first sensor 5, a fourth connecting block 61, a fourth screw 62, a fourth nut 63, a positioning baffle 64, a brick receiving plate 71, a four-sided alignment assembly 8, a first push block 81, a second push block 82, a second clamping block 83, a first driver 84, a second driver 85, a lifting device 86, a second sensor 87, a roller group 88, an alignment conveyor unit 9, and an alignment area 91. Detailed Implementation
[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal" and "lateral" are used interchangeably.
[0035] The orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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 on this utility model. In addition, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0037] 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.
[0038] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0039] A brick stacking and alignment system includes a fixing frame 1, a brick feeding conveying unit 2, a brick discharging conveying unit 3, a brick resisting component 4, a first sensor 5, a control unit, a four-sided alignment component 8, and an alignment conveying unit 9. The brick feeding conveying unit 2 has a brick discharging area 21, and the brick resisting component 4 is positioned above the brick discharging area 21. The brick discharging conveying unit 3 has a brick stacking area 31, which is equipped with a liftable brick receiving plate 71. The brick discharging area 21 and the brick stacking area 31 are positioned close to each other, with the height of the brick discharging area 21 being higher than that of the brick stacking area 31. The brick resisting component 4 limits the tilt angle of a tile entering the brick stacking area 31 by pressing against the tile located in the brick discharging area 21. The brick discharging conveying unit 3 is used to transfer and output the brick stacked on the brick receiving plate to the brick stacking area 31. Alignment conveying unit 9; the alignment conveying unit 9 is located at the end of the brick delivery conveying unit 3 away from the brick stacking area 31, the alignment conveying unit 9 is provided with an alignment area 91, the four-sided alignment component 8 is used to perform four-sided alignment operation on the brick pile located in the alignment area 91; the control unit is electrically connected to the brick delivery conveying unit 2, the brick delivery conveying unit 3, the first sensor 5, the alignment conveying unit 9 and the four-sided alignment component 8 respectively, the control unit is also used to control the lifting and lowering of the brick receiving plate 71, the fixing frame 1 is used to fix the brick delivery conveying unit 2, the brick delivery conveying unit 3, the brick resisting component 4, the first sensor 5 and the control unit, the first sensor 5 is used to sense the number of tiles entering the brick stacking area 31.
[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the brick feeding conveyor unit 2 sequentially feeds the tiles into the brick output area 21. When a tile moves out of the brick output area 21 and into the lower brick stacking area 31, gravity causes the front end of the tile to fall and the rear end to rise along the conveying direction of the brick feeding conveyor unit 2. The brick-stopping component 4, located above the brick output area 21, presses down on the raised rear end of the tile, allowing the front end of the tile to fall slowly and continue moving forward while remaining suspended in the air until the rear end of the tile detaches from the brick-stopping component 4. Under the influence of gravity and inertia, the tile continues to move forward and falls into the brick stacking area 31. The brick receiving plate 71, a height-adjustable brick receiving plate 71, is used to receive tiles flying out from the brick output area 21. By controlling the height of the brick receiving plate 71, the height difference during stacking is reduced. After receiving each tile, the brick receiving plate 71 moves downward to reserve stacking space for the next tile. This cycle is repeated to complete the tile stacking. When the first sensor 5 measures that the number of stacked tiles meets the preset value, the control unit starts the brick output conveying unit 3, which moves the stacked tile group out of the stacking area 31 and then stops. This cycle is repeated to complete the automatic tile stacking. By using the brick abutment component 4 and the height-adjustable brick receiving plate 71, the front end of the tile is prevented from directly colliding with the previous stacked tile already located in the stacking area 31. This further improves the tile transmission speed and stacking speed without damaging or scratching the tiles.
[0041] The four-sided alignment component 8 and the alignment conveying unit 9 enable the alignment of the four sides of stacked tiles. When a single group of tiles is stacked in sets of 10, alignment is only required after every 10 tiles are stacked. After the tiles are quickly stacked and removed from the stacking area 31, the alignment conveying unit 9 has ample time to perform four-sided alignment on the stacked tiles, without affecting subsequent stacking operations. By separating the four-sided alignment operation from the stacking operation, the stacking speed of the tiles is improved, and the four-sided alignment component 8 has greater adjustment space. This solves the problem that when the four-sided alignment of tiles is performed directly in the stacking area 31, tiles are easily accidentally removed from the alignment device, causing tile jamming. Jammed tiles can easily damage the tiles and require manual intervention to eliminate the impact, thus affecting production efficiency.
[0042] Preferably, the brick feeding conveying unit 2, the brick discharging conveying unit 3, and the alignment conveying unit 9 all adopt oppositely arranged C-shaped triangular transmission belts, which are symmetrically arranged on both horizontal sides of the tile conveying direction. The C-shaped triangular transmission belts are driven by a transmission motor and a transmission wheel, respectively.
[0043] In one embodiment, the brick feeding conveying unit 2, the brick discharging conveying unit 3, and the alignment conveying unit 9 have the same transmission direction.
[0044] Preferably, the four-sided alignment assembly 8 includes a first push block 81, a second push block 82, a second clamping block 83, a first driver 84, a second driver 85, a lifting device 86, and a second sensor 87. The first push block 81, the second push block 82, the second clamping block 83, the first driver 84, and the second driver 85 are respectively arranged in pairs symmetrically on both sides of the alignment area along the horizontal direction of the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9.
[0045] Two first push blocks 81 are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area 91 along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9. The second push block 82 and the second clamping block 83 on the same side are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area 91 along the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9. Two first drivers 84 are used to drive the two first push blocks 81 to move away from or closer to each other, and the second driver 85 is used to drive the second push block 82 on the same side to move away from or closer to the second clamping block 83 on the same side.
[0046] The four-sided alignment assembly 8 also includes a lifting device 86 and a second sensor 87. The output of the lifting device 86 is located below the alignment area 91. The lifting device 86 is used to lift the brick pile located in the alignment area 91. The second sensor is located at the output of the lifting device 86. The second sensor 87 is used to sense whether there is a brick pile in the alignment area 91. The lifting device 86, the second sensor 87 and the four-sided alignment assembly 8 are electrically connected to the control unit.
[0047] Driven by the first driver 84, the two first push blocks 81 can clamp the tiles in the alignment area 91 in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9. Driven by the second driver 85, the second push block 82 cooperates with the second clamping block 83 to clamp the tiles in the alignment area 91 in the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9, thereby aligning the four sides of the stacked tiles (brick pile) for subsequent storage, transfer or packaging.
[0048] When the alignment conveying unit 9 transfers the stacked tiles into the alignment area 91 and moves them above the output of the lifting device 86, the second sensor 87 is triggered. The control unit controls the output of the lifting device 86 to rise, lifting the tiles located in the alignment area 91. Then, the control unit controls the four-sided alignment assembly 8 to perform four-sided alignment. After the alignment is completed, the output of the lifting device 86 is lowered and reset, placing the tiles on the alignment conveying unit 9. The alignment conveying unit 9 then transfers the aligned tiles out of the alignment area 91 and sends them to the downstream process.
[0049] By adding a lifting device 86, the tiles can maintain a certain height during the alignment process, avoiding prolonged friction between the tiles and the alignment conveying unit 9, reducing wear on the tiles and the alignment conveying unit 9, and also helping to improve the stability of four-sided alignment.
[0050] In a specific embodiment, the first driver 84 and the second driver 85 are telescopic cylinders, and the output part of the lifting device 86 is driven by the telescopic cylinder to achieve lifting and lowering movement.
[0051] Preferably, the four-sided alignment assembly 8 further includes two roller groups 88, which are respectively disposed on the opposite inner sides of the two first push blocks 81. Each roller group 88 is provided with at least three rollers, and the axial direction of the rollers is arranged in the vertical direction.
[0052] The two first push blocks 81 are clamped together by the roller group 88. When aligning the four sides, the two first push blocks 81 move first to clamp the tile in the center. Then, the second push blocks 82 on both sides move simultaneously to push the tile toward the second clamping block 83, thus completing the alignment of the four sides. By setting the roller group 88 between the first push blocks 81, the tile can move along the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit 9 while being clamped by the first push blocks 81, thus achieving the alignment of the four sides. This solves the problem that the friction on both sides of the tile is easily damaged by the direct clamping of the first push blocks 81.
[0053] Preferably, the outer side of the roller is wrapped with cushioning material, and the clamping surfaces of the first push block 81, the second push block 82 and the second clamping block 83 are provided with cushioning material.
[0054] By adding cushioning material, the edge wear of the tiles can be prevented during the four-sided alignment process.
[0055] Preferably, the brick-supporting assembly 4 includes a buffer wheel 41, the axis of which is horizontally arranged along the transmission direction perpendicular to the brick-feeding conveying unit 2, the buffer wheel 41 can rotate in place around its axis, and the wheel surface of the buffer wheel 41 is used to press against the ceramic tile.
[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the buffer wheel 41 presses down on the raised rear end of the tile. The rotation of the buffer wheel 41 allows the tile to continue moving forward smoothly while being pressed down, reducing the impact of the tile-blocking component 4 on the forward movement of the tile and avoiding the problem of the tile getting stuck due to the friction of the tile-blocking component 4 with the tile slowing down.
[0057] Preferably, the brick-stopping assembly 4 further includes a buffer arm 42, a buffer rubber 43, a mounting square shaft 47, and a mounting bracket 48. The angle α between the buffer arm 42 and the transmission direction of the brick-feeding conveying unit 2 is 30° to 60°. The buffer wheel 41 is a rubber wheel, rotatably mounted on one end of the buffer arm 42, and the other end of the buffer arm 42 is connected to the mounting square shaft 47. Figure 6 As shown, the mounting bracket 48 has a square mounting cavity, and a buffer rubber 43 is respectively provided at the four corners of the mounting cavity. The mounting square shaft 47 is disposed between the four buffer rubbers 43 in the mounting cavity, and the four sides of the mounting square shaft 47 are respectively in close contact with the four buffer rubbers 43.
[0058] like Figure 3 As shown, the impact force of the buffer wheel 41 on the tile is reduced by the use of elastic buffer rubber 43 in conjunction with the inclined buffer arm 42 and elastic rubber wheel, so as to avoid the tile being damaged by high-speed collision with the buffer wheel 41 during rapid transmission.
[0059] Preferably, at least three buffer wheels 41 are provided, and the at least three buffer wheels 41 are arranged sequentially along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit 2. The buffer length L formed by the at least three buffer wheels 41 along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit 2 is 1:2 to 4.
[0060] Multiple buffer wheels are used to increase the buffer length L, making the tile falling process smoother and further improving the tile stacking quality. This allows for further increases in the tile transmission and stacking speeds. The buffer length L is adjusted according to the tile length. If the buffer length is too long, the overall installation and adjustment of the tile-stopping component 4 becomes difficult; if the buffer length is too short, it cannot form an effective tile posture adjustment buffer.
[0061] Preferably, the fixing frame 1 includes a first crossbeam 11, which is horizontally arranged perpendicular to the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit 2. The brick-stopping assembly 4 includes a first connecting block 44, a second connecting block 45, and a third connecting block 46. The second connecting block 45 and the first connecting block 44 are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of the first crossbeam 11, facing each other, and are locked to the first crossbeam 11 by bolts. The other end of the first connecting block 44 is provided with at least two elongated holes 441, the length direction of which is arranged along the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit 2. The third connecting block 46 is movably arranged below the first connecting block 44 by bolts and matching nuts passing through the elongated holes 441. The third connecting block 46 is used to fix the mounting frame 48.
[0062] The third connecting block is used to fix the buffer rubber. The height of the buffer wheel can be easily adjusted through the long hole and the matching bolts and nuts. The height of the buffer wheel can be adjusted along the length of the bolt, and the buffer distance between the buffer wheel and the brick feeding unit 2 can be adjusted. The buffer length formed by the buffer wheel can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the bolt along the length of the long hole, so that the brick-stopping component 4 can be adapted to different sizes of ceramic tiles and reduce the adjustment time required.
[0063] Preferably, the brick-blocking component 4 is provided in two sets, and the two sets of brick-blocking components 4 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit 2.
[0064] Two sets of symmetrically arranged brick-supporting components 4 ensure the stability of the tiles during transmission, prevent the tiles from shifting due to different forces on both sides, and improve the stability of stacked tiles.
[0065] Preferably, the device further includes a fourth connecting block 61, a fourth screw 62, a fourth nut 63, and a positioning baffle 64. The fixing frame 1 includes a second crossbeam 12. One end of the fourth connecting block 61 is connected to the second crossbeam 12, and the other end of the fourth connecting block 61 is provided with the fourth screw 62. The length direction of the fourth screw 62 is arranged along the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit 2. Two fourth nuts 63 are sleeved on the fourth screw 62. The two fourth nuts 63 are respectively arranged on both sides of the fourth connecting block 61. One end of the fourth screw 62 is connected to the positioning baffle 64. The lower end of the positioning baffle 64 is lower than the conveying surface of the brick feeding conveying unit 2 and higher than the conveying surface of the brick discharging conveying unit 3.
[0066] The positioning baffle 64 is used to prevent tiles from flying out of the stacking area 31. When a tile is removed from the tile exit area 21, it collides with the positioning baffle 64 under inertia and then falls into the stacking area 31 under gravity. By using the positioning baffle 64, the tile can fall accurately into the stacking area 31. Two fourth nuts 63 are tightened to the fourth connecting block 61 from both sides, fixing the fourth screw 62 to the fourth connecting block 61. At the same time, by rotating the fourth nuts 63, the relative position of the fourth nuts 63 in the length direction of the fourth screw 62 can be adjusted. The position of the positioning baffle 64 can be easily adjusted along the transmission direction of the tile feeding unit 2 to accommodate tiles of different lengths.
[0067] Preferably, two sets of the fourth screw 62 and the fourth nut 63 are arranged in the vertical direction.
[0068] Preferably, the positioning baffle is provided with a cushioning material on the side near the brick conveying unit 3.
[0069] By adding cushioning material, it is ensured that the tiles are not easily damaged or displaced due to excessive impact when they collide with the positioning baffle during high-speed transport. The cushioning material can be felt or rubber.
[0070] Preferably, it also includes a brick receiving unit, which includes a driving component and the brick receiving plate 71. The driving component is used to drive the brick receiving plate 71 to move up and down. The highest position of the brick receiving plate 71 is lower than the brick output area 21 and higher than the brick stacking area 31. The lowest position of the brick receiving plate 71 is lower than the brick stacking area 31. The brick receiving unit is electrically connected to the control unit.
[0071] The brick receiving plate 71 catches the falling tiles, effectively preventing them from being damaged when they fall directly into the stacking area 31 from a height difference. The control unit controls the drive component to raise and lower the brick receiving plate 71, so that the tiles can be placed stably in the stacking area 31, ensuring the stability of tile stacking and transportation.
[0072] In one embodiment, the drive assembly uses a servo motor, gears, racks and pinions, and guide rails to drive the brick-receiving plate 71 to achieve lifting and lowering movement.
[0073] Preferably, the first sensor 5 is a photoelectric sensor.
[0074] The photoelectric sensor has high sensitivity and can quickly respond to the input and output of the tiles, accurately count them and transmit the counting data to the control unit. The control unit controls the brick receiving plate (71) to lift and lower, ensuring the continuity and automation of the brick stacking process and improving the brick stacking efficiency.
[0075] A brick stacking method using a brick stacking alignment system, comprising a brick stacking cycle step and an alignment cycle step, wherein the brick stacking cycle step includes the following steps:
[0076] a) Input the number of stacked tiles and the thickness of the tiles into the control unit in advance;
[0077] b) The brick feeding and conveying unit 2 feeds the tiles into the brick exit area 21. When each tile is fed out of the brick exit area 21, the first sensor 5 is triggered once, the control unit increments the cumulative number by one, and at the same time controls the receiving plate 71 to descend by the thickness of one tile.
[0078] c) When the cumulative number of control units equals the number of stacked bricks in a single group, the brick feeding conveying unit 2 pauses, the brick receiving plate 71 descends to the bottom below the height of the stacked brick area 31, the tile is placed in the stacked brick area 31, the brick output conveying unit 3 transmits the tile out of the stacked brick area 31 and to the alignment conveying unit 9, at the same time the brick receiving plate 71 rises to the top again, and the brick feeding conveying unit 2 restarts.
[0079] d) Return to step b) and loop;
[0080] The alignment loop step includes the following steps:
[0081] e) The alignment conveyor unit 9 transfers the brick stack to the alignment area 91;
[0082] f) Align the brick pile with the four-sided alignment unit;
[0083] g) The alignment conveyor unit 9 conveys the aligned brick stack to the next process;
[0084] h) Return to step e) Loop.
[0085] By combining the stacking and alignment cycles, the entire stacking and alignment process requires no manual intervention, achieving a high degree of automation and significantly improving stacking speed and efficiency. Through the cooperation of the pressure roller assembly and the stacking assembly, the pressure roller assembly controls the falling posture of the tiles, while the stacking assembly controls the falling height of the tiles. This ensures high-speed stacking while maintaining stability and quality, and reduces tile loss and labor intensity caused by issues such as tile jamming and tape breakage.
[0086] Other configurations and operations according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0087] In this specification, the terms "embodiment," "example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.
[0088] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A brick stacking alignment system, characterized in that: The system includes a fixed frame, a brick feeding conveyor unit, a brick discharging conveyor unit, a brick-blocking assembly, a first sensor, a control unit, a four-sided alignment assembly, and an alignment conveyor unit. The brick feeding conveyor unit has a brick discharging area, the brick-blocking assembly is positioned above the brick discharging area, and the brick discharging conveyor unit has a brick stacking area. The brick stacking area has a liftable brick receiving plate. The brick discharging area and the brick stacking area are located close to each other, with the height of the brick discharging area being higher than that of the brick stacking area. The brick-blocking assembly limits the tilt angle of a tile entering the brick stacking area by pressing against the tile located in the brick discharging area. The brick discharging conveyor unit is used to transfer the brick stacked on the brick receiving plate to the alignment conveyor unit. The alignment conveying unit is located at the end of the brick-discharging conveying unit away from the brick-stacking area. The alignment conveying unit is provided with an alignment area. The four-sided alignment component is used to perform four-sided alignment operation on the brick pile located in the alignment area. The control unit is electrically connected to the brick-feeding conveying unit, the brick-discharging conveying unit, the first sensor, the alignment conveying unit, and the four-sided alignment component. The control unit is also used to control the lifting and lowering of the brick-receiving plate. The fixing frame is used to fix the brick-feeding conveying unit, the brick-discharging conveying unit, the brick-stopping component, the first sensor, and the control unit. The first sensor is used to sense the number of tiles entering the brick-stacking area.
2. The brick stacking alignment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The four-sided alignment assembly includes a first push block, a second push block, a second clamping block, a first driver, a second driver lifting device, and a second sensor. The first push block, the second push block, the second clamping block, the first driver, and the second driver are respectively arranged in pairs symmetrically on both sides of the alignment area along the horizontal direction of the alignment conveying unit. Two first push blocks are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area along a horizontal direction perpendicular to the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit. The second push block and the second clamping block on the same side are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the alignment area along the transmission direction of the alignment conveying unit. Two first drivers are used to drive the two first push blocks to move away from or towards each other. The second driver is used to drive the second push block on the same side to move away from or towards the second clamping block on the same side. The four-sided alignment assembly also includes a lifting device and a second sensor. The output of the lifting device is located below the alignment area. The lifting device is used to lift the brick pile located in the alignment area. The second sensor is located at the output of the lifting device. The second sensor is used to sense whether there is a brick pile in the alignment area. The lifting device, the second sensor, and the four-sided alignment assembly are electrically connected to the control unit.
3. The brick stacking alignment system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The four-sided alignment assembly further includes two roller groups, which are respectively disposed on the opposite inner sides of the two first push blocks. Each roller group is provided with at least three rollers, and the axial direction of the rollers is arranged in the vertical direction.
4. The brick stacking alignment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brick-supporting assembly includes a buffer wheel, the axis of which is horizontally arranged along the transmission direction perpendicular to the brick-feeding unit. The buffer wheel can rotate in place around its axis, and the wheel surface of the buffer wheel is used to press against the ceramic tile.
5. A brick stacking alignment system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The brick-stopping assembly also includes a buffer arm, buffer rubber, a mounting square shaft, and a mounting frame. The angle α between the buffer arm and the transmission direction of the brick-feeding conveying unit is 30° to 60°. The buffer wheel is a rubber wheel and is rotatably mounted on one end of the buffer arm. The other end of the buffer arm is connected to the mounting square shaft. The mounting frame has a square mounting cavity. A buffer rubber is provided at each of the four corners of the mounting cavity. The mounting square shaft is positioned between the four buffer rubbers in the mounting cavity, and the four sides of the mounting square shaft are respectively in close contact with the four buffer rubbers.
6. A brick stacking alignment system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The buffer wheel is provided with at least three, and the at least three buffer wheels are arranged sequentially along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The buffer length L formed by the at least three buffer wheels along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit is 1:2 to 4.
7. A brick stacking alignment system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fixing frame includes a first crossbeam, which is horizontally arranged perpendicular to the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The brick-stopping assembly includes a first connecting block, a second connecting block, and a third connecting block. The second connecting block and the first connecting block are respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the first crossbeam, facing each other, and are fixed to the first crossbeam by bolts. The other end of the first connecting block is provided with at least two elongated slots, the length of which is arranged along the transmission direction of the brick feeding unit. The third connecting block is vertically and flexibly disposed below the first connecting block by bolts and matching nuts passing through the elongated slots. The third connecting block is used to fix the mounting frame.
8. The brick stacking alignment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a fourth connecting block, a fourth screw, a fourth nut, and a positioning baffle. The fixing frame includes a second crossbeam. One end of the fourth connecting block is connected to the second crossbeam, and the other end of the fourth connecting block is provided with the fourth screw. The length direction of the fourth screw is arranged along the transmission direction of the brick feeding conveying unit. Two fourth nuts are sleeved on the fourth screw, and the two fourth nuts are respectively arranged on both sides of the fourth connecting block. One end of the fourth screw is connected to the positioning baffle. The lower end of the positioning baffle is lower than the conveying surface of the brick feeding conveying unit and higher than the conveying surface of the brick discharging conveying unit.
9. A brick stacking alignment system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a brick receiving unit, which includes a driving component and the brick receiving plate. The driving component is used to drive the brick receiving plate to move up and down. The highest position of the brick receiving plate is lower than the brick output area and higher than the brick stacking area. The lowest position of the brick receiving plate is lower than the brick stacking area. The brick receiving unit is electrically connected to the control unit.