Multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism and automated apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism and automation equipment, multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism includes base, multiple vertical stacked carriers and multiple parallelly arranged linear modules, the fixed end of linear module is connected to base, the movable end of each linear module is connected one carrier;Multiple linear modules are driven reciprocating motion by parallel arrangement and the carrier connected therewith, the movement between different carriers does not interfere, greatly improve the transfer efficiency of multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism to tray;And, using linear module to drive carrier to move, the movable end of linear module can be stopped at any position relative to fixed end within its stroke range, so that multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism can be adapted to the transfer demand between non-horizontal arrangement station (such as between two vertically arranged stations), improve the adaptability of multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism to different automation equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism and automation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In automated equipment, the transfer of material trays between two adjacent workstations is usually carried out by a handling mechanism (robotic arm, conveyor belt, etc.). The handling mechanism transfers the material tray from the upstream workstation to the downstream workstation. Only after the material tray is taken away at the downstream workstation can the handling mechanism return to the upstream workstation to transfer the next material tray, which results in low transfer efficiency.

[0003] To address the above issues, existing technologies have proposed a double-track transport device. This device involves setting up a transport platform with rollers on each of the double tracks. The movement of the two transport platforms does not interfere with each other. However, the movement of the transport platforms in this solution depends on the friction between the rollers and the tracks. This requires the double-track device to be placed in a near-horizontal position, and it has poor compatibility with adjacent workstations that are not placed in a near-horizontal position. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism and automated equipment, which can drive different carriers to move through multiple linear modules, realize the synchronous loading and unloading of different carriers, and the driving method of the linear modules is adaptable to the connection of workstations placed in any position.

[0005] On one hand, this utility model embodiment provides a multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism, including:

[0006] Base;

[0007] Multiple vertically stacked vehicles;

[0008] Multiple parallel linear modules are provided, with the fixed end of each linear module connected to the base and the movable end of each linear module connected to a carrier.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle includes a first vehicle and a second vehicle, wherein the second vehicle is disposed above the first vehicle;

[0010] The linear module includes a first linear module and a second linear module. Along the extension direction of the linear module, the movable end of the first linear module is connected to the center of the first vehicle, and the movable end of the second linear module is connected to the first end of the second vehicle.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes an auxiliary slide rail and a sliding block slidably connected to the auxiliary slide rail, the second end of the second carrier is connected to the sliding block, and the second end is disposed opposite to the first end.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes a first limiting member, which at least partially blocks the movement path of the first carrier;

[0013] And / or,

[0014] The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes a second limiting member, which at least partially blocks the movement path of the sliding block or the second carrier.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes a position detection component; the position detection component is disposed on one side of the module and is used to detect the position of the carrier; the position detection component is electrically connected to the linear module.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the linear module includes a movable piece and a U-shaped detection seat. The movable piece is connected to the movable end of the linear module, the U-shaped detection seat is fixed to one side of the linear module, the movable piece is adapted to pass through the detection groove of the U-shaped detection seat, and the U-shaped detection seat is electrically connected to the movable end of the linear module.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the carrier includes a base plate and a plurality of positioning blocks, wherein the plurality of positioning blocks are connected to the base plate and together with the base plate form a tray placement groove.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base includes a base and a connecting plate, the connecting plate being connected to one end of the base along the extension direction of the linear module, and the connecting plate being provided with a plurality of connecting holes.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base further includes a triangular reinforcing plate, the two right-angled sides of which are respectively connected to the base and the connecting plate.

[0020] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides an automated device, including a multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism as described in the above embodiment.

[0021] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: Multiple parallel linear modules drive the reciprocating motion of the connected carriers, ensuring that the movements of different carriers do not interfere with each other. When one carrier is in any of the loading, unloading, or transfer states, other carriers can be in another state, greatly improving the transfer efficiency of the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor. Furthermore, by using linear modules to drive the carrier movement, the movable end of the linear module can stop at any position relative to the fixed end within its stroke range, allowing the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor to adapt to the transfer needs between non-horizontally arranged workstations (such as between two vertically arranged workstations), thus improving the adaptability of the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor to different automated equipment.

[0022] 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

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the linear module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 100. Base; 110. Base plate; 120. Connecting plate; 130. Triangular reinforcing plate;

[0029] 200, carrier; 210, first carrier; 220, second carrier; 230, base plate; 240, positioning block;

[0030] 300. Linear module; 310. First linear module; 320. Second linear module; 330. Moving piece; 340. U-shaped detection seat;

[0031] 410. Auxiliary slide rail; 420. Sliding block;

[0032] 510. First limiting component; 520. Second limiting component;

[0033] 600. Position detection component. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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. If "first," "second," etc., are used in the description, they are only 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 sequential relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting", "installation", "connection", etc. 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 combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a multi-panel ping-pong conveying mechanism, including a base 100, multiple vertically stacked carriers 200 and multiple parallel linear modules 300. The fixed end of the linear module 300 is connected to the base 100, and the movable end of each linear module 300 is connected to a carrier 200.

[0039] According to the multi-plate ping-pong conveying mechanism of this utility model embodiment, different carriers 200 reciprocate under the drive of different linear modules 300. Taking two carriers 200 as an example, when the upper carrier 200 is located at the end of the linear module 300 for unloading, the lower carrier 200 can be located at the beginning of the linear module 300 for loading. After loading and unloading are completed, the upper carrier 200 moves from the end to the beginning, and the lower carrier 200 moves from the beginning to the end simultaneously, and the cycle repeats.

[0040] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism drives the connected carrier 200 to reciprocate through multiple parallel linear modules 300. The movements of different carriers 200 do not interfere with each other. When one carrier 200 is in any of the loading, unloading, or transfer states, other carriers 200 can be in another state, which greatly improves the transfer efficiency of the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism for the trays. Furthermore, by using linear modules 300 to drive the carrier 200 to move, the movable end of the linear module 300 can stop at any position relative to the fixed end within its stroke range, making the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism adaptable to the transfer needs between non-horizontally arranged workstations (such as between two vertically arranged workstations), thus improving the adaptability of the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism to different automated equipment.

[0041] In this embodiment, the linear module 300 is a slide module, with a fixed end as a track and a movable end as a slide; of course, it can also be a lead screw module (with a lead screw at the fixed end and a nut seat at the movable end), a cylinder (with a cylinder body at the fixed end and a telescopic rod at the movable end), etc.

[0042] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle 200 includes a first vehicle 210 and a second vehicle 220, with the second vehicle 220 positioned above the first vehicle 210; the linear module 300 includes a first linear module 310 and a second linear module 320. Along the extending direction of the linear module 300, the movable end of the first linear module 310 is connected to the center of the first vehicle 210, and the movable end of the second linear module 320 is connected to the first end of the second vehicle 220.

[0043] In this embodiment, when the first carrier 210 is located at the head end of the linear module 300, the second carrier 220 is located at the tail end of the linear module 300, ensuring that the first carrier 210 and the second carrier 220 always cross-transport the material tray, preventing the first carrier 210 and the second carrier 220 from being located at one end of the linear module 300 at the same time.

[0044] In other embodiments, more vehicles 200 and linear modules 300 can be provided, provided that there are no overlapping vehicles 200 at the beginning and end of the linear module 300 at the same time.

[0045] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the multi-pane ping-pong conveying mechanism also includes an auxiliary slide rail 410 and a sliding block 420 slidably connected to the auxiliary slide rail 410. The second end of the second carrier 220 is connected to the sliding block 420, and the second end is positioned opposite to the first end. The auxiliary slide rail 410 and the sliding block 420 support the second carrier 220, improving the stability of the second carrier 220's operation while preventing excessive torque on the moving end of the second linear module 320.

[0046] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 As shown, the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism also includes a first limiting member 510, which at least partially blocks the movement path of the first carrier 210.

[0047] In this embodiment, the first limiting member 510 is used to block the movement of the first carrier 210, specifically, as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a first limiting member 510 can be provided on each of the first straight module 310 to prevent the first carrier 210 from detaching from the first straight module 310.

[0048] In one embodiment, combined Figure 1 As shown, the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism also includes a second limiting member 520, which at least partially blocks the movement path of the sliding block 420 or the second carrier 220.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second limiting member 520 is used to block the movement of the second carrier 220. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 1 As shown, a second limiting member 520 can be provided at each end of the auxiliary slide rail 410. By blocking the movement of the sliding block 420, the movement of the second carrier 220 can be indirectly blocked, preventing the second carrier 220 from leaving the second linear module 320.

[0050] In other embodiments, a second limiting member 520 may be provided to directly block the second vehicle 220.

[0051] In one embodiment, combined Figure 2 As shown, the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism also includes a position detection component 600; the position detection component 600 is located on one side of the module and is used to detect the position of the carrier 200. The position detection component 600 is electrically connected to the linear module 300.

[0052] In this embodiment, the position of the position detection component 600 can be set based on the position that the vehicle 200 needs to reach, such as... Figure 2 To ensure that the vehicle 200 stops when it moves to the beginning and end of the linear module 300, position detection elements 600 are set at the beginning and end respectively. When the position detection element 600 detects the vehicle 200, it triggers the moving end of the linear module 300 to stop moving, thereby achieving the positioning of the vehicle 200.

[0053] In this embodiment, the position detection device 600 is an infrared detector, but it can also be a vision camera, grating, etc.

[0054] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3As shown, the linear module 300 includes a movable piece 330 and a U-shaped detection seat 340. The movable piece 330 is connected to the movable end of the linear module 300, and the U-shaped detection seat 340 is fixed to one side of the linear module 300. The movable piece 330 is adapted to pass through the detection groove of the U-shaped detection seat 340, and the U-shaped detection seat 340 is electrically connected to the movable end of the linear module 300.

[0055] In this embodiment, the movable piece 330 moves with the active end to the U-shaped detection seat 340, indicating that the vehicle 200 has moved to the required position. The U-shaped detection seat 340 triggers the active end of the linear module 300 to stop moving, thereby positioning the vehicle 200. Combined with the use of the position detection component 600, a redundant design for the movement and positioning of the vehicle 200 is achieved, ensuring the accurate positioning of the vehicle 200.

[0056] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the carrier 200 includes a base plate 230 and a plurality of positioning blocks 240. The plurality of positioning blocks 240 are connected to the base plate 230 and together with the base plate 230 form a tray placement groove. Different sizes of trays can be adapted by replacing different positioning blocks 240.

[0057] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the base 100 includes a base 110 and a connecting plate 120. The connecting plate 120 is connected to one end of the base 110 along the extension direction of the linear module 300. The connecting plate 120 is provided with several connecting holes for positioning and fixing. It can be understood that conventional automated production lines usually use long conveying mechanisms (conveyor belts, conveyor tracks, etc.). By setting the connecting plate 120 in the extension direction of the linear module 300, the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism can be set perpendicular to the original conveying mechanism of the automated production line. For any workstation with loading or unloading requirements, the multi-tray ping-pong conveyor mechanism can be added from the side of the automated production line, effectively adapting to the existing automated production line.

[0058] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the base 100 also includes a triangular reinforcing plate 130, whose two right-angled sides are respectively connected to the base 110 and the connecting plate 120. The triangular reinforcing plate 130 improves the connection strength between the connecting plate and the base 110, thereby enhancing the stability of the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism.

[0059] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides an automated device, including a multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism as described in the above embodiment.

[0060] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model 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 utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism, characterized in that, include: Base (100); Multiple vertically stacked vehicles (200); Multiple parallel linear modules (300) are provided, with the fixed end of each linear module (300) connected to the base (100) and the movable end of each linear module (300) connected to a vehicle (200).

2. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle (200) includes a first vehicle (210) and a second vehicle (220), with the second vehicle (220) positioned above the first vehicle (210); The linear module (300) includes a first linear module (310) and a second linear module (320). Along the extension direction of the linear module (300), the movable end of the first linear module (310) is connected to the center of the first vehicle (210), and the movable end of the second linear module (320) is connected to the first end of the second vehicle (220).

3. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes an auxiliary slide rail (410) and a sliding block (420) slidably connected to the auxiliary slide rail (410). The second end of the second carrier (220) is connected to the sliding block (420), and the second end is disposed opposite to the first end.

4. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes a first limiting member (510), which at least partially blocks the movement path of the first carrier (210); And / or, The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism further includes a second limiting member (520), which at least partially blocks the movement path of the sliding block (420) or the second carrier (220).

5. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism also includes a position detection component (600); the position detection component (600) is located on one side of the module and is used to detect the position of the carrier (200); the position detection component (600) is electrically connected to the linear module (300).

6. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The linear module (300) includes a movable piece (330) and a U-shaped detection seat (340). The movable piece (330) is connected to the movable end of the linear module (300), and the U-shaped detection seat (340) is fixed to one side of the linear module (300). The movable piece (330) is adapted to pass through the detection groove of the U-shaped detection seat (340), and the U-shaped detection seat (340) is electrically connected to the movable end of the linear module (300).

7. The multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The carrier (200) includes a base plate (230) and a plurality of positioning blocks (240), the plurality of positioning blocks (240) being connected to the base plate (230) and forming a tray placement groove with the base plate (230).

8. The multi-tray ping-pong conveying mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The base (100) includes a base (110) and a connecting plate (120). The connecting plate (120) is connected to one end of the base (110) along the extension direction of the linear module (300). The connecting plate (120) is provided with a plurality of connecting holes.

9. The multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base (100) also includes a triangular reinforcing plate (130), the two right-angled sides of which are connected to the base (110) and the connecting plate (120) respectively.

10. An automated device, characterized in that, Includes the multi-pan ping-pong conveying mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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