Conveying system

Abstract

The utility model relates to conveying system technical field discloses a conveying system, including first conveying device and second conveying device, first conveying device includes first rack, swivel frame, first roller way and drive mechanism, swivel frame is rotatably connected in first rack through first pivot, and first roller way is connected in swivel frame, drive mechanism is connected in first rack, and drive mechanism's drive end is connected in swivel frame, second conveying device includes second rack and at least two second roller ways, and second rack sets up in first rack one end in the conveying direction of first roller way, at least two second roller ways all are connected in second rack, and along swivel frame's direction of rotation interval arrangement, wherein, drive mechanism is used for driving swivel frame rotation to make first roller way selectively butt joint at least two second roller way one, to be able to realize multi -direction, multi -line's confluence conveying or shunt conveying.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying system technology, and specifically to a conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] As the length of tempering furnaces continues to increase, the feeding speed and cycle time of tempering furnaces become faster. In order to keep up with the production efficiency of the feeding of tempering furnaces, it is necessary to merge multiple conveyor lines into one conveyor line to improve conveying efficiency. How to merge multiple conveyor lines into one conveyor line has become an urgent problem to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a conveying system capable of multi-directional, multi-line convergence or divergence conveying.

[0004] The conveying system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first conveying device and a second conveying device. The first conveying device includes a first frame, a rotating frame, a first roller conveyor, and a driving mechanism. The rotating frame is rotatably connected to the first frame via a first rotating shaft, and the first roller conveyor is connected to the rotating frame. The driving mechanism is connected to the first frame, and the driving end of the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating frame. The second conveying device includes a second frame and at least two second roller conveyors. The second frame is disposed at one end of the first frame in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor. At least two second roller conveyors are both connected to the second frame and are spaced apart along the rotation direction of the rotating frame. The driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate so that the first roller conveyor selectively engages with one of the at least two second roller conveyors.

[0005] The conveying system according to the embodiments of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: By configuring the rotating frame to be rotatably connected to the first frame via a first rotating shaft, and the first roller conveyor connected to the rotating frame, the rotating frame can rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft, and the first roller conveyor can rotate synchronously with the rotating frame. By configuring the second frame at one end of the first frame in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor, and configuring at least two second roller conveyors on the second frame, the at least two second roller conveyors are spaced apart along the rotation direction of the rotating frame, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate, so that the first roller conveyor selectively engages with one of the at least two second roller conveyors, thereby realizing either confluence conveying where each second roller conveyor conveys glass to the first roller conveyor or diversion conveying where the first roller conveyor conveys glass to each second roller conveyor. This helps to realize confluence conveying or diversion conveying in multiple directions and along multiple lines, improves conveying efficiency, reduces the number of conveying devices, reduces the manufacturing cost of the conveying system, and reduces the space occupied by the conveying system.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least two second roller conveyors include an upper roller conveyor and a lower roller conveyor, with the upper roller conveyor positioned above the lower roller conveyor; the conveying directions of both the upper and lower roller conveyors are arranged along a first horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the first rotating shaft is arranged along a second horizontal direction, with the first and second horizontal directions being perpendicular; a driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down, so that the first roller conveyor selectively engages with one of the upper and lower roller conveyors.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down to a first state or a second state; in the first state, the first roller conveyor and the upper roller conveyor are connected, and the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor is set along the first horizontal direction; in the second state, the first roller conveyor and the lower roller conveyor are connected, and the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor is intersected with the first horizontal direction.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating frame is provided with a guide rail extending along the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor; the driving mechanism includes a first driving member and a sliding member, the sliding member is slidably connected to the guide rail, the driving end of the first driving member is rotatably connected to the sliding member through a second rotating shaft, and is used to drive the sliding member to slide back and forth to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down, and the axial direction of the second rotating shaft is set along the second horizontal direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the driving mechanism further includes a swing arm, one end of which is connected to the driving end of the first driving member, and the other end is connected to the second rotating shaft; the first driving member is used to drive the swing arm to rotate around the horizontal axis to drive the sliding member to slide; the horizontal axis is set along the second horizontal direction.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the rotating frame is further provided with a first hinge seat, the first frame is provided with a second hinge seat, the first hinge seat is rotatably connected to the second hinge seat through a first rotating shaft; the guide rail is located on the side of the rotating frame near the second conveying device and is provided at the bottom of the rotating frame; the first hinge seat and the guide rail are respectively near the opposite ends of the rotating frame in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second conveying device further includes a second driving member, a lifting frame, and a conveyor belt mechanism. The lifting frame is vertically connected to the second frame, the conveyor belt mechanism is connected to the lifting frame, the second driving member is connected to the second frame, and the driving end of the second driving member is connected to the lifting frame. The conveyor belt mechanism is vertically disposed between two adjacent conveying rollers of the lower roller conveyor. The second driving member is used to drive the lifting frame to rise and fall, so that the conveyor belt mechanism rises to the space between the lower roller conveyor and the upper roller conveyor or falls below the lower roller conveyor. The conveying direction of the conveyor belt mechanism is arranged along the second horizontal direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple conveyor belt mechanisms, and each conveyor belt mechanism is respectively and vertically arranged between two adjacent conveyor rollers of the lower roller conveyor.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying system further includes a third conveying device and a fourth conveying device; the third conveying device includes a third frame and a third roller conveyor, the third roller conveyor being connected to the third frame, and the third frame being disposed on the side of the second frame facing away from the first frame along the first horizontal direction; the conveying direction of the third roller conveyor is arranged along the first horizontal direction and docks with the upper roller conveyor; the fourth conveying device includes a fourth frame and a fourth roller conveyor, the fourth roller conveyor being connected to the fourth frame, the fourth frame being disposed on the side of the second frame in the second horizontal direction, and the conveying direction of the fourth roller conveyor being arranged along the second horizontal direction, for docking with the conveyor belt mechanism when the conveyor belt mechanism rises.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying system further includes a first detector, a second detector, a third detector, and a fourth detector, all connected to the second frame; the first detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the upper roller conveyor and the third roller conveyor meet; the second detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the upper roller conveyor meets the first roller conveyor; the third detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the conveyor belt mechanism meets the fourth roller conveyor; the fourth detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the lower roller conveyor meets the first roller conveyor; and the driving mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down according to the detection data of the first detector, the second detector, the third detector, and the fourth detector.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0017] Figure 1 This diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the conveying system of the rotating frame in the first state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the conveying system of the rotating frame in the second state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] Conveying system 100; first conveying device 110; first frame 111; second hinge seat 1111; rotating frame 113; guide rail 1131; first hinge seat 1133; first roller conveyor 115; first conveying roller 1151; drive mechanism 117; first drive component 1171; sliding component 1173; second rotating shaft 1175; swing arm 1177; first rotating shaft 119; second conveying device 130; second frame 131; upper roller conveyor 133; second conveying roller 1331; lower roller conveyor 135; third conveying roller 1351; lifting frame 137; conveyor belt mechanism 139; first horizontal direction X. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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 this utility model. 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.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 2 This application provides a conveying system 100, which can be used to convey glass or other conveyed materials. For ease of description, the following explanation will focus on conveying glass.

[0029] The conveying system 100 includes a first conveying device 110 and a second conveying device 130. The first conveying device 110 includes a first frame 111, a rotating frame 113, a first roller conveyor 115 and a drive mechanism 117. The second conveying device 130 includes a second frame 131 and at least two second roller conveyors.

[0030] The first frame 111 and the second frame 131 can both be placed on the ground or in other locations. The first frame 111 is used to support the rotating frame 113, the first roller conveyor 115, the drive mechanism 117 and other structures, while the second frame 131 is used to support the second roller conveyor and other structures.

[0031] The rotating frame 113 is rotatably connected to the first frame 111 via the first rotating shaft 119, and the first roller conveyor 115 is connected to the rotating frame 113, so that the rotating frame 113 can rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119, and the first roller conveyor 115 can rotate synchronously with the rotating frame 113.

[0032] As an example, the first roller conveyor 115 may include a plurality of first conveying rollers 1151, which may be arranged sequentially at intervals. The arrangement direction of the plurality of first conveying rollers 1151 is the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115. Each first conveying roller 1151 is rotatably connected to the rotating frame 113. The plurality of first conveying rollers 1151 may be driven by a first driving structure to make the plurality of first conveying rollers 1151 rotate synchronously to convey glass. The transmission connection method between the first driving structure and the plurality of first conveying rollers 1151 can refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] The drive mechanism 117 is connected to the first frame 111, and the drive end of the drive mechanism 117 is connected to the rotating frame 113, so that the drive mechanism 117 can drive the rotating frame 113 to rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119.

[0034] The second frame 131 is disposed at one end of the first frame 111 in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115, and at least two second roller conveyors are connected to the second frame 131.

[0035] As an example, the first roller conveyor 115 has an inlet end and an outlet end at its two ends along the conveying direction, respectively. The second frame 131 can be set on one side of the inlet end of the first frame 111. Then the first conveying device 110 is located downstream of the second conveying device 130. Each second roller conveyor can convey the conveyed material to the first roller conveyor 115 to realize the confluence conveying of the conveyed material.

[0036] As another example, the second frame 131 can be set on one side of the first frame 111 at the exit end of the first roller conveyor 115. Then the second conveying device 130 is located downstream of the first conveying device 110. The first roller conveyor 115 can convey the conveyed items to each of the second roller conveyors to achieve diversion and conveying of the conveyed items.

[0037] At least two second roller tracks can be two second roller tracks, three second roller tracks, four second roller tracks, or any other number of second roller tracks.

[0038] At least two second roller conveyors are spaced apart along the rotation direction of the rotating frame 113. The drive mechanism 117 is used to drive the rotating frame 113 to rotate so that the first roller conveyor 115 selectively engages with one of the at least two second roller conveyors. This enables the confluence conveying of glass from each second roller conveyor to the first roller conveyor 115 or the diversion conveying of glass from the first roller conveyor 115 to each second roller conveyor. This facilitates multi-directional, multi-line confluence or diversion conveying, improves conveying efficiency, reduces the number of conveying devices, lowers the manufacturing cost of the conveying system 100, and reduces the space occupied by the conveying system 100.

[0039] As an example, if the rotating frame 113 can rotate left and right in the horizontal direction, then the second rollers can be arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction.

[0040] As another example, if the rotating frame 113 can swing up and down, then the second rollers can be arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, as in the following embodiment.

[0041] The first roller conveyor 115 and the second roller conveyor are connected, which means that one end of the first roller conveyor 115 and one end of the second roller conveyor are arranged opposite each other, and the connected ends are approximately at the same height, so that the first roller conveyor 115 can transport glass to the second roller conveyor, or the second roller conveyor can transport glass to the first roller conveyor 115.

[0042] As an example, the conveying system 100 can be set at the inlet side of the tempering furnace. The first conveying device 110 can be connected to the inlet of the tempering furnace. The second conveying device 130 can convey the glass to the first roller conveyor 115 through each second roller conveyor. The first roller conveyor 115 then conveys the glass into the tempering furnace for tempering treatment, so as to realize the confluence conveying.

[0043] As another example, the conveying system 100 can be set on the outlet side of the tempering furnace. The first conveying device 110 can be connected to the outlet of the tempering furnace. The first roller conveyor 115 diverts the tempered glass to each of the second conveying rollers 1331. Each operator or each automatic feeding device can feed the tempered glass at the outlet end of each of the second roller conveyors to realize multi-station operation.

[0044] It should be noted that since the rotating frame 113 can rotate under the drive of the drive mechanism 117, the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115 will be adjusted as the rotating frame 113 rotates.

[0045] For ease of description, the following explanation will take the example of the first conveying device 110 being located downstream of the second conveying device 130, with each second roller conveyor converging and conveying the glass to the first roller conveyor 115.

[0046] In some embodiments, at least two second roller conveyors include an upper roller conveyor 133 and a lower roller conveyor 135.

[0047] The upper roller conveyor 133 can be located above the lower roller conveyor 135, and the upper roller conveyor 133 and the lower roller conveyor 135 are spaced apart, so that the vertical space can be better utilized and the floor area of ​​the second conveying device 130 can be reduced.

[0048] The conveying directions of the upper roller conveyor 133 and the lower roller conveyor 135 are both set along the first horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 119 is set along the second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other, so that the rotating frame 113 can swing up and down around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119.

[0049] As an example, the upper roller conveyor 133 may include a plurality of second conveyor rollers 1331, which may be arranged sequentially at intervals along a first horizontal direction. Each second conveyor roller 1331 is rotatably connected to the second frame 131. The plurality of second conveyor rollers 1331 may be driven by a second drive structure to make the plurality of second conveyor rollers 1331 rotate synchronously to convey glass. The transmission connection between the second drive structure and the plurality of second conveyor rollers 1331 can refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here. The lower roller conveyor 135 may include a plurality of third conveyor rollers 1351, which may be arranged sequentially at intervals along the first horizontal direction and are spaced below the plurality of second conveyor rollers 1331. Each third conveying roller 1351 is rotatably connected to the second frame 131. Several third conveying rollers 1351 can be driven by a third drive structure to make several third conveying rollers 1351 rotate synchronously to convey glass. The transmission connection between the third drive structure and several third conveying rollers 1351 can refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] The drive mechanism 117 is used to drive the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down, so that the first roller conveyor 115 can selectively connect with one of the upper roller conveyor 133 and the lower roller conveyor 135, thereby making better use of the vertical space of the first conveying device 110 and helping to avoid occupying a large space due to the left and right swing of the rotating frame 113.

[0051] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 117 is used to drive the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down to a first state or a second state.

[0052] Among them, when the rotating frame 113 is in the first state (such as...) Figure 1 As shown, the first roller conveyor 115 is connected to the upper roller conveyor 133, and the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115 is set along the first horizontal direction, so that the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115 is the same as the conveying direction of the second roller conveyor.

[0053] When the rotating frame 113 is in the second state (such as...) Figure 2 As shown, the first roller conveyor 115 and the lower roller conveyor 135 are connected. The conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115 intersects with the first horizontal direction. In this way, the rotating frame 113 can swing down to connect the first roller conveyor 115 and the lower roller conveyor 135. When the rotating frame 113 swings up to a roughly horizontal position, the first roller conveyor 115 and the upper roller conveyor 133 are connected. This helps the rotating frame 113 and the first roller conveyor 115 to have a higher spatial height, which facilitates the smooth up and down swing of the rotating frame 113.

[0054] Please see Figures 1 to 3In some embodiments, the rotating frame 113 may be provided with a guide rail 1131, and the driving mechanism 117 may include a first driving member 1171 and a sliding member 1173.

[0055] The guide rail 1131 can extend along the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115, and the sliding member 1173 is slidably connected to the guide rail 1131. The sliding member 1173 can slide back and forth along the extension direction of the guide rail 1131 to drive the rotating frame 113 to rotate.

[0056] The driving end of the first driving member 1171 is rotatably connected to the sliding member 1173 via the second rotating shaft 1175. The first driving member 1171 drives the sliding member 1173 to slide back and forth, thereby causing the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down. The axial direction of the second rotating shaft 1175 is set along the second horizontal direction, so that the first driving member 1171 can drive the sliding member 1173 to slide on the guide rail 1131. Since the extension direction of the guide rail 1131 is along the conveying direction of the first track, when the sliding member 1173 slides back and forth, it can drive the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down around the first rotating shaft 119. In addition, since the driving end of the first driving member 1171 is rotatably connected to the sliding member 1173 via the second rotating shaft 1175, motion interference can be avoided.

[0057] As an example, the first driving member 1171 can be a telescopic driving member. The driving end of the first driving member 1171 can be a telescopic rod. The telescopic rod can be vertically telescopic and can be rotatably connected to the sliding member 1173 through the second rotating shaft 1175. When the telescopic rod extends or retracts, it can drive the sliding member 1173 to slide back and forth on the guide rail 1131 to drive the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down. When the sliding member 1173 slides, it can also rotate relative to the telescopic rod around the second rotating shaft 1175 to avoid motion interference and help the sliding member 1173 move more smoothly.

[0058] The extension direction of the guide rail 1131 can be perpendicular to the axis of the second rotating shaft 1175, and the axis of the second rotating shaft 1175 can be set along the second horizontal direction.

[0059] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism 117 may further include a swing arm 1177.

[0060] One end of the swing arm 1177 is connected to the driving end of the first driving member 1171, and the other end is connected to the second rotating shaft 1175. That is, the driving end of the driving member can be connected to the sliding member 1173 through the swing arm 1177.

[0061] The first driving member 1171 is used to drive the swing arm 1177 to rotate around the horizontal axis to drive the slider 1173 to slide. The horizontal axis is set along the second horizontal direction, so the driving member can drive the swing arm 1177 to rotate back and forth to drive the slider to slide back and forth, thereby driving the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down, which helps the swing arm 1177 to support the rotating frame 113 more stably.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first driving component 1171 may be a servo motor or other rotary driving component.

[0063] In some embodiments, there may be two guide rails 1131. The two guide rails 1131 may be arranged at intervals relative to each other along the second horizontal direction. The slider 1173 is slidably connected to the two guide rails 1131, which helps to make the force between the slider 1173 and the rotating frame 113 more uniform. The drive mechanism 117 can support the rotating frame 113 more stably through the slider, and the rotation of the rotating frame 113 is more stable.

[0064] As an example, each guide rail 1131 may be provided with a groove, and the groove opening of each guide rail 1131 may be set towards another guide rail 1131 along the second horizontal direction. The two ends of the slider 1173 along the second horizontal direction may pass through the corresponding grooves and slide in the two grooves.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bottom of the rotating frame 113 may also be provided with a first hinge seat 1133, and the first frame 111 may be provided with a second hinge seat 1111. The first hinge seat 1133 is rotatably connected to the second hinge seat 1111 via a first rotating shaft 119, so that the first hinge seat 1133 can rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119, so that the rotating frame 113 can rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119.

[0066] The guide rail 1131 is located on the side of the rotating frame 113 near the second conveying device 130 and is disposed at the bottom of the rotating frame 113. The first hinge seat 1133 and the guide rail 1131 are respectively close to the opposite ends of the rotating frame 113 in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115, so that the rotating frame 113 can be supported from the opposite ends of the rotating frame 113 at the same time, which helps the rotating frame 113 to rotate more stably and improves the stability of transporting glass.

[0067] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the second conveying device 130 may further include a second drive member, a lifting frame 137, and a conveyor belt mechanism 139.

[0068] The lifting frame 137 is vertically connected to the second frame 131, the conveyor belt mechanism 139 is connected to the lifting frame 137, the second drive member is connected to the second frame 131, and the drive end of the second drive member is connected to the lifting frame 137. The conveyor belt mechanism 139 is vertically arranged between two adjacent conveyor rollers of the lower roller conveyor 135, so that the second drive member can drive the lifting frame 137 to rise and fall, thereby driving the conveyor belt mechanism 139 to rise and fall.

[0069] As an example, the lifting frame 137 may include two support rods, both of which can extend along a first horizontal direction and can be located on opposite sides of the lower roller conveyor 135 along a second horizontal direction, respectively, to avoid interference with the lower roller conveyor 135 during lifting. The conveyor belt mechanism 139 may include a third drive member, two pulleys, and a conveyor belt. The third drive member may be connected to one support rod, and the two pulleys may be rotatably connected to one support rod respectively. The conveyor belt may be wound around the two pulleys and can move up and down between two adjacent third conveyor rollers 1351. The third drive member can drive the pulleys to rotate, so that the conveyor belt can transport the glass along the second horizontal direction. The two support rods can be connected and fixed together by a connecting rod, which can also be vertically arranged between two adjacent third conveyor rollers 1351. Alternatively, there may be multiple second drive members, with each second support rod having at least one second drive member to drive the lifting, so as to achieve synchronous lifting of the two support rods.

[0070] The second driving component is used to drive the lifting frame 137 to rise and fall, so that the conveyor belt mechanism 139 rises between the lower roller conveyor 135 and the upper roller conveyor 133 or falls below the lower roller conveyor 135. The conveying direction of the conveyor belt mechanism 139 is set along the second horizontal direction. When the conveyor belt mechanism 139 rises between the upper roller conveyor 133 and the lower roller conveyor 135, the conveyor belt mechanism 139 can receive glass from the second horizontal direction. When the conveyor belt mechanism 139 falls below the lower roller conveyor 135, the glass can be placed on the second roller conveyor as the conveyor belt mechanism 139 falls. The second roller conveyor conveys the glass along the first horizontal direction, thereby realizing 90-degree turning conveying of the glass.

[0071] Thus, in the second conveying device 130 of this application embodiment, the upper roller conveyor 133 can receive conveyed materials from the first horizontal direction, while the conveyor belt mechanism 139 can receive conveyed materials coming from the second horizontal direction. Therefore, the second conveying device 130 can simultaneously receive conveyed materials from multiple directions, and the conveyed materials are concentrated and transported to the first conveying device 110 through the upper roller conveyor 133 and the lower roller conveyor 135, thereby realizing converging conveying.

[0072] In some embodiments, there may be multiple conveyor belt mechanisms 139, each of which is vertically and vertically disposed between two adjacent conveyor rollers of the lower roller conveyor 135. This allows the glass to be supported by multiple conveying drive mechanisms, which helps to transport the conveyed material to the lower roller conveyor 135 more stably. Alternatively, multiple conveyor belt mechanisms 139 may simultaneously transport multiple pieces of glass, which helps to improve conveying efficiency.

[0073] In some embodiments, the conveying system 100 may further include a third conveying device and a fourth conveying device. The third conveying device may include a third frame and a third roller conveyor, and the fourth conveying device may include a fourth frame and a fourth roller conveyor.

[0074] The third frame can be set on the side of the second frame 131 facing away from the first frame 111 along the first horizontal direction, that is, the first frame 111, the second frame 131 and the third frame can be arranged in sequence along the first horizontal direction.

[0075] The third roller conveyor can be connected to the third frame. The conveying direction of the third roller conveyor is set along the first horizontal direction and docks with the upper roller conveyor 133. In this way, the third roller conveyor can convey glass to the upper roller conveyor 133. When the first roller conveyor 115 rotates to dock with the upper roller conveyor 133, the upper roller conveyor 133 can convey glass to the first roller conveyor 115, so that the conveying system 100 can convey glass along the first horizontal direction.

[0076] As an example, the third roller conveyor may include a plurality of fourth conveying rollers, which may be arranged sequentially at intervals along a first horizontal direction, and each fourth conveying roller may be rotatably connected to the third frame. The plurality of fourth conveying rollers may be driven by a fourth drive structure to make the plurality of fourth conveying rollers rotate synchronously to convey glass. The transmission connection between the fourth drive structure and the plurality of fourth conveying rollers may refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0077] The fourth frame can be set on one side of the second frame 131 in the second horizontal direction, and the conveying direction of the conveyor belt mechanism 139 can be from the fourth frame to the second frame 131.

[0078] The fourth roller conveyor can be connected to the fourth frame. The conveying direction of the fourth roller conveyor is set along the second horizontal direction. It is used to dock with the conveyor belt mechanism 139 when the conveyor belt mechanism 139 rises. Thus, the fourth roller conveyor can convey the glass along the second horizontal direction to the conveyor belt mechanism 139 when it is rising. After receiving the glass, the conveyor belt mechanism 139 conveys the glass along the second horizontal direction to convey the glass roughly above the lower roller conveyor 135. The conveyor belt mechanism 139 then descends to place the glass on the lower roller conveyor 135. The lower roller conveyor 135 then conveys the glass along the first horizontal direction. When the first roller conveyor 115 rotates to dock with the lower roller conveyor 135, the lower roller conveyor 135 can convey the glass to the first roller conveyor 115. Thus, the conveyor belt mechanism 139 and the lower roller conveyor 135 can achieve a 90-degree turn to convey the glass.

[0079] As an example, the fourth roller conveyor may include a number of fifth conveying rollers, which may be arranged sequentially at intervals along the second horizontal direction, and each fifth conveying roller may be rotatably connected to the third frame. The number of fifth conveying rollers may be driven by a fifth drive structure to make the number of fifth conveying rollers rotate synchronously to convey glass. The transmission connection between the fifth drive structure and the number of fifth conveying rollers may refer to the prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0080] In some embodiments, the delivery system 100 further includes a first detector, a second detector, a third detector, and a fourth detector.

[0081] The first detector, the second detector, the third detector and the fourth detector can all be connected to the second rack 131.

[0082] The first detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the upper roller conveyor 133 and the third roller conveyor meet. Specifically, the first detector is used to detect whether there is glass at the end of the upper roller conveyor 133 facing the third roller conveyor.

[0083] As an example, the first detector can be a photoelectric switch or other detectors. Taking a photoelectric switch as an example, the first detector can emit detection light extending along the second horizontal direction to detect whether there is glass at the joint end of the upper roller conveyor 133 and the third roller conveyor. The specific detection method of the photoelectric switch can refer to the existing technology and will not be elaborated here.

[0084] The second detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed material at the end of the upper roller conveyor 133 that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor 115. Specifically, the second detector is used to detect whether there is glass at the end of the upper roller conveyor 133 that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor 115.

[0085] The third detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end where the conveyor belt mechanism 139 and the fourth roller conveyor are connected. Specifically, the third detector is used to detect whether there is glass at the end where the conveyor belt and the fourth roller conveyor are connected.

[0086] The fourth detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed material at the end of the lower roller conveyor 135 that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor 115. Specifically, the fourth detector is used to detect whether there is glass at the end of the lower roller conveyor 135 that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor 115.

[0087] The second, third, and fourth detectors can all use the same detection structure as the first detector. The specific detection methods can be referred to the first detector in the example above, and will not be repeated here.

[0088] The drive mechanism 117 is used to drive the rotating frame 113 to swing up and down according to the detection data of the first detector, the second detector, the third detector and the fourth detector, which helps to realize the automated control of the conveying system 100, helps to ensure that the first roller conveyor 115 and the second roller conveyor can smoothly convey the glass to the first roller conveyor 115, and can better control the conveying cycle and ensure the conveying efficiency.

[0089] As an example, the conveying system 100 may further include a control module, which may be connected to the drive mechanism 117, the first drive structure, the second drive structure, the third drive structure, the fourth drive structure, the first detector, the second detector, the third detector, and the fourth detector, respectively. The control module can determine the operating status of the drive mechanism 117, the first drive structure, the second drive structure, the third drive structure, and the fourth drive structure based on the detection data from the first detector, the second detector, the third detector, and the fourth detector.

[0090] The rotating frame 113 swings upward: When the first detector detects glass, if neither the third nor the fourth detector detects glass, it indicates that there is no glass on the lower roller conveyor 135; or if the third detector detects glass but the fourth detector does not, it indicates that the glass is still at the inlet end of the conveyor belt mechanism 139. At this time, the control module controls the drive mechanism 117 to drive the rotating frame 113 to swing upward, so that the first roller conveyor 115 and the upper roller conveyor 133 are connected, and the first roller conveyor 115 receives the glass from the upper roller conveyor 133.

[0091] Swinging Frame 113: When the second detector does not detect glass, and the fourth detector detects that the glass on the lower roller conveyor 135 has stopped, the control module can control the fifth and third drive structures to stop, pausing the conveyor line of the lower roller conveyor 135, so that the glass remains on the second roller conveyor, waiting for the swinging frame 113. When the second detector detects glass, and after a preset time it does not detect glass, it indicates that the glass has entered the first roller conveyor 115 from the upper roller conveyor 133. The control device controls the drive mechanism 117 to drive the upper roller conveyor 133 to swing down, so that the first roller conveyor 115 docks with the lower roller conveyor 135. When the first roller conveyor 115 and the lower roller conveyor 135 dock, the control device controls the fifth and third drive structures to start, so that the glass enters the first roller conveyor 115 from the lower roller conveyor 135. Understandably, at this time the swinging frame 113 is in a swinging state. When the second detector detects glass, the control device can also control the second and fourth drive structures to stop, pausing the conveyor line of the upper roller conveyor 133.

[0092] It should be noted that the above control logic for the up-and-down swing of the rotating frame 113 is only an example for understanding purposes. The specific control logic for the up-and-down swing of the rotating frame 113 can be flexibly set according to requirements.

[0093] Furthermore, when the rotating frame 113 is in the upward or downward swing state, the number of glass sheets conveyed by the upper roller conveyor 133 or the lower roller conveyor 135 can be set. For example, when the rotating frame 113 is in the upward swing state, it can swing downward after N glass sheets are conveyed from the upper roller conveyor 133 to the first roller conveyor 115. When the rotating frame 113 is in the downward swing state, it can swing upward after M glass sheets are conveyed from the lower roller conveyor 135 to the first roller conveyor 115. Here, N and M are both integers ≥ 1, and the values ​​of N and M can be equal or unequal.

[0094] Furthermore, the priority of the rotating frame 113 can be set. For example, when both the first detector and the third detector detect glass, if the priority of the upper roller conveyor 133 is greater than that of the lower roller conveyor 135, then the rotating frame 113 will swing upward first.

[0095] In the conveying system 100 provided in this application embodiment, by setting the rotating frame 113 to be rotatably connected to the first frame 111 via the first rotating shaft 119, and the first roller conveyor 115 connected to the rotating frame 113, the rotating frame 113 can rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 119, and the first roller conveyor 115 can rotate synchronously with the rotating frame 113. By setting the second frame 131 at one end of the first frame 111 in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor 115, and providing at least two second roller conveyors on the second frame 131, with the at least two second roller conveyors spaced apart along the rotation direction of the rotating frame 113, and driving mechanism 117 for driving the rotating frame 113 to rotate, so that the first roller conveyor 115 selectively engages with one of the at least two second roller conveyors, it is possible to achieve confluence conveying where each second roller conveyor conveys glass to the first roller conveyor 115 or diversion conveying where the first roller conveyor 115 conveys glass to each of the second roller conveyors. This helps to achieve confluence conveying or diversion conveying in multiple directions and along multiple lines, improves conveying efficiency, reduces the number of conveying devices, lowers the manufacturing cost of the conveying system 100, and reduces the space occupied by the conveying system 100.

[0096] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A conveying system, characterized in that, include: A first conveying device includes a first frame, a rotating frame, a first roller conveyor, and a driving mechanism. The rotating frame is rotatably connected to the first frame via a first rotating shaft, and the first roller conveyor is connected to the rotating frame. The driving mechanism is connected to the first frame, and the driving end of the driving mechanism is connected to the rotating frame. as well as The second conveying device includes a second frame and at least two second roller conveyors. The second frame is disposed at one end of the first frame in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor. The at least two second roller conveyors are all connected to the second frame and are spaced apart along the rotation direction of the rotating frame. The drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to rotate so that the first roller conveyor selectively engages with one of the at least two second roller conveyors.

2. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two second roller conveyors include an upper roller conveyor and a lower roller conveyor, wherein the upper roller conveyor is disposed above the lower roller conveyor; The conveying directions of the upper roller conveyor and the lower roller conveyor are both set along the first horizontal direction, and the axial direction of the first rotating shaft is set along the second horizontal direction. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other. The drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down, so that the first roller conveyor selectively engages with one of the upper roller conveyor and the lower roller conveyor.

3. The conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down to the first state or the second state; In the first state, the first roller conveyor and the upper roller conveyor are connected, and the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor is set along the first horizontal direction; In the second state, the first roller conveyor and the lower roller conveyor are connected, and the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor is intersected with the first horizontal direction.

4. The conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating frame is provided with a guide rail extending along the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor; The driving mechanism includes a first driving member and a sliding member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the guide rail. The driving end of the first driving member is rotatably connected to the sliding member through a second rotating shaft, which is used to drive the sliding member to slide back and forth to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down. The axial direction of the second rotating shaft is set along the second horizontal direction.

5. The conveying system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The drive mechanism further includes a swing arm, one end of which is connected to the drive end of the first drive member, and the other end is connected to the second rotating shaft; The first driving member is used to drive the swing arm to rotate around the horizontal axis so as to drive the sliding member to slide; The horizontal axis is set along the second horizontal direction.

6. The conveying system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the rotating frame is also provided with a first hinge seat, and the first frame is provided with a second hinge seat. The first hinge seat is rotatably connected to the second hinge seat through the first rotating shaft. The guide rail is located on the side of the rotating frame closer to the second conveying device and is disposed at the bottom of the rotating frame; The first hinge seat and the guide rail are respectively located near the opposite ends of the rotating frame in the conveying direction of the first roller conveyor.

7. The conveying system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second conveying device further includes a second driving member, a lifting frame, and a conveyor belt mechanism. The lifting frame is vertically connected to the second frame, the conveyor belt mechanism is connected to the lifting frame, the second driving member is connected to the second frame, and the driving end of the second driving member is connected to the lifting frame. The conveyor belt mechanism is vertically and flexibly positioned between two adjacent conveyor rollers of the lower roller conveyor. The second driving member is used to drive the lifting frame to rise and fall, so that the conveyor belt mechanism rises between the lower roller conveyor and the upper roller conveyor or falls below the lower roller conveyor; The conveying direction of the conveyor belt mechanism is set along the second horizontal direction.

8. The conveying system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The number of conveyor belt mechanisms is multiple, and each conveyor belt mechanism is respectively and vertically arranged between two adjacent conveyor rollers of the lower roller conveyor.

9. The conveying system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying system also includes a third conveying device and a fourth conveying device; The third conveying device includes a third frame and a third roller conveyor. The third roller conveyor is connected to the third frame. The third frame is disposed on the side of the second frame facing away from the first frame along the first horizontal direction. The conveying direction of the third roller conveyor is set along the first horizontal direction and is connected to the upper roller conveyor. The fourth conveying device includes a fourth frame and a fourth roller conveyor. The fourth roller conveyor is connected to the fourth frame. The fourth frame is located on one side of the second frame in the second horizontal direction. The conveying direction of the fourth roller conveyor is set along the second horizontal direction, and it is used to dock with the conveyor belt mechanism when the conveyor belt mechanism rises.

10. The conveying system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The conveying system also includes a first detector, a second detector, a third detector, and a fourth detector, all of which are connected to the second frame; The first detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at one end where the upper roller conveyor and the third roller conveyor meet; The second detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at the end of the upper roller conveyor that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor; The third detector is used to detect the position of the conveyed object at one end where the conveyor belt mechanism and the fourth roller conveyor meet; The fourth detector is used to detect the position of the conveyor at the end of the lower roller conveyor that is used to dock with the first roller conveyor; The drive mechanism is used to drive the rotating frame to swing up and down based on the detection data from the first detector, the second detector, the third detector, and the fourth detector.

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