Efficient stacking device and turnover box stacking machine
By designing multiple stacking zones and claw mechanisms on the stacker crane, combined with a lifting platform and a correction unit, the problem of low efficiency of existing stacker cranes has been solved, enabling the synchronous stacking and unstacking of multiple turnover boxes, thus improving the degree of automation and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUANSU TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing stacker cranes can only stack single stacks, resulting in low efficiency and low automation. How can we improve stacking efficiency and reduce costs?
Design an efficient stacking device comprising multiple stacking zones, each equipped with a claw mechanism, combined with a lifting platform, a correction unit, and sensors, to achieve synchronous stacking and unstacking of multiple turnover boxes, with accurate positioning ensured by side guide rods and a retractable correction unit.
It enables the synchronous stacking of multiple turnover boxes, improving stacking efficiency, ensuring positional accuracy, and reducing the intensity and cost of manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of food machinery and equipment, and in particular relates to a high-efficiency stacking device and a turnover box stacker. Background Technology
[0002] Due to their ability to store various types of goods, turnover boxes are increasingly favored by the processing industry. Currently, the use and temporary storage of a large number of turnover boxes still require manual labor, which is inefficient, labor-intensive, and lacks automation. Existing stacker cranes can only stack a single item at a time, resulting in low efficiency. How to achieve multiple stacks at once to improve stacking efficiency and reduce costs is a problem that needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention
[0003] This utility model addresses the aforementioned technical problems by proposing a high-efficiency stacking device and a turnover box stacker, which can stack multiple turnover boxes at once and unload and transport them. It is not only simple in structure but also convenient and fast in operation, thus improving efficiency.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a high-efficiency stacking device, comprising a housing, a conveying channel arranged from the top of the housing downwards, lifting baffles arranged at the front and rear ends of the conveying channel, two rows of conveying lines arranged in the conveying channel, a lifting platform arranged between the conveying lines, at least two stacking areas arranged on the lifting platform, and a claw mechanism arranged in each stacking area. The claw mechanism has movable claws so that when the lifting platform supports the turnover box to rise, the turnover box pushes the claws to move outwards, and when the lifting platform descends, the claws move inwards to support the handle of the turnover box. On the side wall of the conveying channel, between the stacking areas, a retractable correction part is arranged, and multiple sensors for detecting the position of the turnover box are also included.
[0005] Preferably, the conveying channel is a T-shaped long trough; the conveying line is a roller conveyor line, which is located on the left and right sides of the lower end of the conveying channel; the lifting platform is located in the middle of the lower end of the conveying channel, and the claw mechanism is located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the conveying channel.
[0006] Preferably, side guide rods are connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel, and the side guide rods are located above the conveying rollers of the roller conveyor line.
[0007] Preferably, the lifting baffle includes a lifting rod connected to the housing, a connector connected to the lifting end of the lifting rod, and a baffle connected to the connector.
[0008] Preferably, the roller conveyor line includes multiple supports disposed on the left and right sides of the bottom end of the conveying channel, and multiple conveying rollers connected to the supports. The conveying rollers can rotate relative to the supports, and the conveying rollers are driven by belt drive or chain drive.
[0009] Preferably, the lifting platform includes a support platform and a lifting rod connected below the support platform to drive the support platform to rise and fall.
[0010] Preferably, the gripper mechanism includes a drive component connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel to drive the gripper movement, and the drive component is connected to the gripper.
[0011] Preferably, the driving component includes two support blocks connected to the conveying channel, a rotating shaft connecting the two support blocks, two claws located outside the support blocks and connected to the rotating shaft, a slot at the end of the claw, and the two claws connected by a connecting shaft. A telescopic rod for driving the claws is provided on the side wall of the conveying channel, and a T-shaped connecting rod is provided at the end of the telescopic rod. The transverse end of the T-shaped connecting rod is movably connected to the connecting shaft by a retaining ring.
[0012] Preferably, the sensor is a photoelectric position sensor, which is obliquely positioned, and also includes a touch screen and control buttons located on the front surface of the housing.
[0013] A turnover box stacker employs the aforementioned high-efficiency stacking device.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting multiple stacking areas, each of which is equipped with a claw mechanism, synchronous stacking in multiple areas can be achieved, greatly improving stacking efficiency. The side guide rods ensure that the turnover boxes do not deviate when entering the lifting platform. Furthermore, the stacking areas are equipped with retractable correction parts. After the turnover box enters the corresponding stacking area, the correction parts extend to separate two adjacent turnover boxes and straighten their positions, so that the turnover box is finally positioned in the corresponding stacking area. The design is simple, and the limiting and guiding are precise, which can ensure the position of the turnover box and avoid interference caused by the light emitted by the sensor passing through the holes or hollows on the turnover box. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a side view of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the middle section; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the claw mechanism in this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view of the claw mechanism in this utility model.
[0017] In the above figures: 1. Machine casing; 11. Conveying channel; 2. Lifting baffle; 21. Connecting part; 22. Baffle; 3. Conveying line; 31. Support; 32. Conveying roller; 4. Lifting platform; 5. Claw mechanism; 51. Claw; 511. Claw slot; 52. Driving component; 521. Support block; 522. Rotating shaft; 523. Connecting shaft; 524. Telescopic rod; 525. T-shaped connecting rod; 526. Snap ring; 6. Correction part; 61. Lateral telescopic rod; 62. Spherical guide head; 7. Sensor; 8. Side guide rod; 81. Adjusting screw; 82. Guide rod; 9. Touch screen; 10. Control button. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To better understand the above technical solution, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0019] A high-efficiency stacking device, see Figures 1 to 6 It includes a housing 1, and a conveying channel 11 is provided from the top of the housing 1 downward in the front-rear direction. The conveying channel 11 is a T-shaped long groove. Lifting baffles 2 are respectively provided at the front and rear ends of the conveying channel 11. The lifting baffle 2 includes a lifting rod connected to the housing 1, a connecting piece 21 connected to the lifting end of the lifting rod, and a baffle 22 connected to the connecting piece 21. The lifting rod is obscured in the figure and is therefore not shown in the figure. The lifting rod is a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, or it can be other telescopic components. To achieve conveying, two rows of conveyor lines are set up in the conveying channel, located on the left and right sides of the lower end of the conveying channel 11. The two rows of conveyor lines are synchronized. To facilitate cleaning or maintenance, the conveyor line 3 is changed from the original belt conveyor to a roller conveyor line 3, which includes multiple supports 31 set on the left and right sides of the bottom end of the conveying channel 11. The supports 31 are inverted L-shaped. The vertical part of the supports 31 is a columnar structure and is connected to the lower end of the conveying channel 11. The horizontal part of the supports 31 serves as a support shaft. Multiple conveyor rollers 32 are connected to the supports 31. The conveyor rollers 32 can rotate relative to the supports 31. Specifically, the conveyor rollers 32 are rotatably connected to the horizontal part of the supports 31. The side of the conveying channel 11 is provided with a rotating shaft connected to the conveyor rollers 32. The conveyor rollers 32 are driven by the rotating shaft, belt drive or chain drive. A lifting platform 4 is provided between the conveyor lines 3. The lifting platform 4 is located in the middle of the lower end of the conveyor channel 11. The lifting platform 4 is provided with at least two stacking areas. The lifting platform 4 includes a support platform and a lifting rod connected to the bottom of the support platform to drive the support platform to lift. The lifting rod can be a single rod or multiple rods. When there are multiple rods, a synchronous lifting method is adopted. The lifting rod is a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other lifting components. To achieve stacking and lifting, a claw mechanism 5 is provided in each stacking area. The claw mechanisms 5 move synchronously and are located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the conveying channel 11. The claw mechanism 5 has movable claws 51. The claw mechanism 5 includes a driving component 52 connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel 11 to drive the claws 51 to move. The driving component 52 is connected to the claws 51. The driving component 52 includes two support blocks 521 connected to the conveying channel 11. A rotating shaft 522 is connected between the two support blocks 521. Two claws 51 are provided, located outside the support blocks 521 and connected to the rotating shaft 522. The end of the claw 51 is provided with a slot 511. The two claws 51 are connected by a connecting shaft 523. A telescopic rod 524 is provided on the side wall of the conveying channel 11 to drive the claws 51 to move. A T-shaped connecting rod 525 is provided at the end of the telescopic rod 524. The transverse end of the T-shaped connecting rod 525 is movably connected to the connecting shaft 523 by a retaining ring 526. When the lifting platform 4 supports the turnover box to rise, the turnover box pushes the claw 51 to move outward. When the lifting platform 4 descends, the claw 51 moves inward to support the handle of the turnover box. On the side wall of the conveying channel 11, between the stacking areas, there is a retractable correction part 6, including a transverse telescopic rod 61 and a spherical guide head 62 connected to the end of the telescopic rod 61. It also includes multiple sensors 7 for detecting the position of the turnover box. The sensors 7 are photoelectric position sensors. In order to avoid interference caused by the light emitted by the sensors 7 passing through the holes or hollows on the turnover box, the sensors 7 are set at an angle of 30-45°. Side guide rods 8 are connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel 11. The distance between the two side guide rods 8 is based on the size of the turnover box that can pass through. The side guide rods 8 are located above the conveying rollers 32 of the roller conveyor line. The side guide rods 8 include multiple adjusting screws 81 set on the left and right sides of the stacking area. The adjusting screws 81 are set horizontally. The end of the adjusting screws 81 facing the stacking area is connected to a guide rod 82 horizontally so that the distance between the two side guide rods 82 can be adjusted. The end of the guide rod 82 facing the input turnover box is turned outward to form an opening between the turned-out parts of the two side guide rods 82. It also includes a touch screen 9 and control buttons 10, which are located on the rear end face of the housing 1; A turnover box stacker employs the aforementioned high-efficiency stacking device. When external turnover boxes are continuously conveyed to the conveyor line, the lifting baffle at the front end of the conveyor channel rises to block the turnover boxes that first enter the conveyor line into the stacking area near the output end. As the turnover boxes are continuously fed onto the conveyor line, the correction unit extends to correct the second turnover box and the first turnover box that entered earlier, and space them in the corresponding stacking area. The turnover boxes are fed in sequence, and the correction unit works in sequence until the last turnover box is located in the last stacking area. At this time, the lifting baffle at the rear end of the conveyor channel rises to block the external turnover boxes from being fed onto the conveyor line, and the conveyor line stops. The lifting platform supports the rise of the turnover boxes in each stacking area. The turnover boxes in each stacking area push the corresponding claws to move outward. After the lifting platform rises to the stacking position, it descends. The claws in the claw mechanism move inward to support the handles of the turnover boxes, which is one stacking mode. This stacking pattern is repeated until the turnover boxes are stacked to a specific position. Then, the lifting platform continues to rise to the unloading position, the claws in the claw mechanism move outward, the claws separate from the turnover box handles, and the lifting platform supports the stacked turnover boxes to descend to the initial position. The conveyor line outputs stacked containers from each stacking area, completing one stacking cycle. After one stacking cycle is completed, the next stacking cycle begins.
[0020] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency stacking device, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, a conveying channel extending downwards from the top of the housing, lifting baffles at the front and rear ends of the conveying channel, two rows of conveyor lines within the conveying channel, a lifting platform between the conveyor lines, at least two stacking areas on the lifting platform, and a claw mechanism within each stacking area. The claw mechanism has movable claws so that when the lifting platform supports the turnover box to rise, the turnover box pushes the claws outward, and when the lifting platform descends, the claws move inward to support the handle of the turnover box. A retractable correction section is provided on the side wall of the conveying channel between the stacking areas. The device also includes multiple sensors for detecting the position of the turnover box.
2. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying channel is a T-shaped long trough; the conveying line is a roller conveyor line, located on the left and right sides of the lower end of the conveying channel; the lifting platform is located in the middle of the lower end of the conveying channel, and the claw mechanism is located on the left and right sides of the upper end of the conveying channel.
3. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Side guide rods are connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel, and the side guide rods are located above the conveying rollers of the roller conveyor line.
4. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting baffle includes a lifting rod connected to the housing, a connector connected to the lifting end of the lifting rod, and a baffle connected to the connector.
5. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The roller conveyor line includes multiple supports set on the left and right sides of the bottom of the conveying channel, and multiple conveying rollers connected to the supports. The conveying rollers can rotate relative to the supports, and the conveying rollers are driven by belt drive or chain drive.
6. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting platform includes a support platform and a lifting rod connected below the support platform to drive the support platform to rise and fall.
7. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gripper mechanism includes a drive component connected to the left and right side walls of the conveying channel to drive the gripper movement, and the drive component is connected to the gripper.
8. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving component includes two support blocks connected to the conveying channel, with a rotating shaft connecting the two support blocks. Two chucks are provided on the outside of the support blocks and connected to the rotating shaft. The ends of the chucks are provided with chuck grooves. The two chucks are connected by a connecting shaft. A telescopic rod for driving the chucks is provided on the side wall of the conveying channel. A T-shaped connecting rod is provided at the end of the telescopic rod. The transverse end of the T-shaped connecting rod is movably connected to the connecting shaft by a retaining ring.
9. The high-efficiency stacking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor is a photoelectric position sensor, which is obliquely positioned. It also includes a touch screen and control buttons, which are located on the front surface of the housing.
10. A container stacker crane, characterized in that, The efficient stacking device described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is used.