A tote downhill caching conveyor
By setting small blocks, anti-tipping guardrails, and blocking mechanisms on the downhill conveyor line, combined with sensor components, stable buffering and guidance of the turnover baskets were achieved, solving the problems of insufficient buffering and basket tipping on the downhill conveyor line, and improving production efficiency and space utilization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HENAN MUYUAN MEAT PROD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
The existing conveyor line cannot effectively buffer the turnover baskets at the downhill position, which leads to poor material flow, affects production efficiency, and easily causes the baskets to tip over or get stuck, wasting space.
By setting small blocks and anti-tipping guardrails on the downhill conveyor line, combined with the blocking mechanism and sensor components to detect the position of the baskets, the baskets are blocked and guided in sections to prevent tipping and jamming, ensuring that the baskets are gradually filled before being supplied to the next process.
It effectively solves the problems of insufficient buffering and basket overturning on the downhill conveyor line, meets the needs of subsequent processes, improves production efficiency, saves waiting time, and reduces space waste.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of packaging equipment technology, and in particular relates to a turnover basket downhill buffer conveyor device. Background Technology
[0002] In order to achieve automated production, especially in the logistics industry, it is necessary to add corresponding production lines to transport material turnover baskets, so as to complete the stable transportation of materials and ensure work efficiency.
[0003] Most production lines today are long, continuous lines with workstations on either side. As production increases, the load on the logistics line rises. All the finished boxes from the workstations are placed on the production line, inevitably causing congestion at the inlet and outlet due to the limited length of the line. This is especially true when transitioning between uphill and downhill sections of the conveyor. Baskets move slowly downhill, while subsequent processes use them more quickly. If the downhill sections cannot effectively buffer the turnover of baskets, it will inevitably affect the flow of materials and consequently, production efficiency. Some production lines may try to solve the flow problem by lengthening the line, but this increases the equipment footprint and leads to inefficient space allocation.
[0004] Currently, common conveyor lines, whether belt conveyors, roller conveyors, or mesh belt conveyors, cannot effectively buffer baskets at downhill positions. At downhill positions, they can generally only buffer one or a few baskets, and are basically not fully buffered. Moreover, over-buffering can easily lead to the turnover baskets overturning on the downhill conveyor line. For industries with a lot of logistics transportation, this is also a huge waste of space and cost.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to buffer the turnover baskets on the downhill conveyor line without flipping them over, in order to solve the problems of turnover basket conveying efficiency and line space occupation, and improve the overall production efficiency of the line. Utility Model Content
[0006] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a turnover basket downhill buffer conveying device, which solves the above problems.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model discloses a downhill buffer conveying device for turnover baskets, comprising:
[0008] A downhill conveyor line is used to transport turnover baskets. The downhill conveyor line is equipped with small conveyor line blocks, and an anti-tipping basket guardrail that cooperates with the small conveyor line blocks is provided above the downhill conveyor line.
[0009] The small stop blocks on the conveyor line, with the spacing between adjacent small stop blocks being less than the bottom length of the turnover basket, are used to effectively segment and block the turnover basket without causing it to jam.
[0010] Anti-tipping basket guardrail, which is used to provide guidance and support for turnover baskets;
[0011] And a blocking mechanism for preventing the turnover baskets from being conveyed downwards and preventing the baskets from overshooting, the blocking mechanism being disposed on the downhill conveyor line.
[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this application has the following advantages: During operation, the downhill conveyor line drives the turnover baskets to move. Small stops are set on the downhill conveyor line to block multiple turnover baskets in sections without causing jamming. Furthermore, the anti-tipping basket guardrails provide guiding support for the turnover baskets, preventing them from tipping over. When the blocking mechanism extends, it blocks the movement of the turnover baskets at the front end of the downhill conveyor line. Because the downhill conveyor line is still operating, the turnover baskets will continue to be conveyed forward. Since the frontmost turnover basket is blocked by the blocking mechanism, the subsequent turnover baskets will... As the baskets are blocked by the preceding turnover baskets, they gradually fill the downhill conveyor line. With the cooperation of anti-tipping guardrails and small blocks on the conveyor line, problems such as basket tipping and jamming are prevented when baskets are squeezed together. After the turnover baskets fill the downhill conveyor line, the downhill conveyor line stops working. When a signal is received from the next process that a turnover basket is needed, the blocking mechanism will retract, the downhill conveyor line will start working, and the turnover baskets buffered on the downhill conveyor line will be supplied to the next process one by one, thereby meeting the needs of the next process and solving the problem of efficiency impact caused by the lack of baskets in the next process.
[0013] In summary, this application effectively solves the problems of insufficient storage capacity of turnover baskets on downhill conveyor lines and basket turnover during storage, meeting the basket requirements of the next process, saving waiting time for baskets, and improving work efficiency.
[0014] Furthermore, the downhill conveyor line is equipped with multiple sensor components for detecting the position of the turnover baskets, and the sensor components are electrically connected to the downhill conveyor line and the blocking mechanism, respectively.
[0015] Furthermore, the sensor components are respectively installed at the inlet and outlet of the downhill conveyor line and at the blocking mechanism.
[0016] Furthermore, the downhill conveyor line is equipped with guide plates on both sides for guiding the turnover baskets to move according to the designed guide trajectory.
[0017] Furthermore, the small stop of the conveyor line protrudes 3-5mm from the mesh belt of the downhill conveyor line.
[0018] Furthermore, the downhill angle of the downhill conveyor line is 10-80 degrees.
[0019] Furthermore, the blocking mechanism includes a blocking cylinder and a cylinder speed regulating valve disposed on the blocking cylinder for adjusting the operating speed of the blocking cylinder. The blocking cylinder is mounted on a blocking cylinder fixing plate, the blocking cylinder fixing plate is connected to a blocking cylinder connecting frame, and the blocking cylinder connecting frame is mounted on the downhill conveyor line.
[0020] Furthermore, a rubber blocking block is provided at the end of the blocking cylinder.
[0021] Furthermore, the downhill conveyor line is a mesh belt conveyor. Attached Figure Description
[0022] 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.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a downhill buffer conveying device for turnover baskets according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of part A in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the blocking mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0026] The attached figures are labeled as follows:
[0027] 1. Downhill conveyor line; 2. Conveyor line stopper; 3. Anti-tipping basket guardrail; 4. Blocking mechanism; 41. Blocking cylinder; 42. Cylinder speed control valve; 43. Blocking cylinder fixing plate; 44. Blocking cylinder connecting frame; 45. Rubber blocking block; 5. Sensor assembly; 6. Guide guard plate. Detailed Implementation
[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0029] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model discloses a downhill buffer conveying device for turnover baskets, comprising:
[0030] Downhill conveyor line 1 is used to transport turnover baskets. Downhill conveyor line 1 is equipped with conveyor line small stop 2, and an anti-tipping basket guardrail 3 that cooperates with the conveyor line small stop 2 is provided above downhill conveyor line 1.
[0031] The small stop block 2 of the conveyor line has a spacing between adjacent small stop blocks 2 that is less than the bottom length of the turnover basket. It is used to effectively block the turnover basket in sections without causing the basket to jam.
[0032] Anti-tipping basket guardrail 3 is used to provide guidance and support for the turnover basket;
[0033] And a blocking mechanism 4 for blocking the downward conveying of turnover baskets and preventing the baskets from overshooting, the blocking mechanism 4 is set on the downhill conveyor line 1.
[0034] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following advantages: During operation, the downhill conveyor line 1 drives the turnover baskets to move. Small stoppers 2 are set on the downhill conveyor line 1, blocking multiple turnover baskets in sections without causing jamming. Furthermore, the anti-tipping basket guardrail 3 provides guiding support for the turnover baskets, preventing them from tipping over. When the blocking mechanism 4 extends, it blocks the movement of the turnover baskets at the front end of the downhill conveyor line 1. Because the downhill conveyor line 1 is still operating, the turnover baskets will continue to be conveyed forward. Since the frontmost turnover basket is blocked by the blocking mechanism 4, the subsequent turnover baskets will... As the turnover baskets are blocked by the ones in front, they gradually fill the downhill conveyor line 1. With the cooperation of the anti-tipping basket guardrail 3 and the small stop block 1 on the conveyor line, the problems of basket tipping and jamming when the baskets are squeezed together are prevented. After the turnover baskets fill the downhill conveyor line 1, the downhill conveyor line 1 stops working. When a signal is received from the next process that a turnover basket is needed, the blocking mechanism 4 will retract, the downhill conveyor line 1 will work, and the turnover baskets buffered on the downhill conveyor line 1 will be supplied to the next process one by one, thereby meeting the needs of the next process and solving the problem of the efficiency of the next process due to the lack of baskets.
[0035] In summary, this application effectively solves the problems of insufficient storage of turnover baskets on the downhill conveyor line 1 and the problem of basket flipping during storage, thus meeting the basket requirements of the next process, saving waiting time for baskets, and improving work efficiency.
[0036] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the downhill conveyor line 1 is provided with a plurality of sensor assemblies 5 for detecting the position of the turnover basket, and the sensor assemblies 5 are electrically connected to the downhill conveyor line 1 and the blocking mechanism 4 respectively.
[0037] The sensor components 5 are respectively installed at the inlet and outlet of the downhill conveyor line 1 and at the blocking mechanism 4. In other words, the sensor components 5 can detect whether there is a turnover basket at the inlet and outlet of the downhill conveyor line 1 and at the blocking mechanism 4, and send the detection signal to the downhill conveyor line 1 and the blocking mechanism 4. Then, the downhill conveyor line 1 and the blocking mechanism 4 perform corresponding actions according to the signal from the sensor components 5.
[0038] In one embodiment, when the sensor component 5 at the blocking mechanism 4 detects a turnover basket, the blocking mechanism 4 extends, thereby blocking the movement of the turnover basket, and the downhill conveyor line 1 continues to work, so that the turnover baskets will be buffered one by one until the downhill conveyor line 1 is full; when the sensor component 5 at the inlet of the downhill conveyor line 1 detects a turnover basket, it means that the turnover baskets on the downhill conveyor line 1 have been buffered, and the downhill conveyor line 1 stops working and no longer supplies baskets to the downhill conveyor line 1; when the sensor component 5 at the outlet of the downhill conveyor line 1 detects that there are no baskets, the blocking mechanism 4 retracts, and the baskets on the downhill conveyor line 1 enter the next process one by one; when the sensor component 5 at the inlet of the downhill conveyor line 1 detects that there are no baskets, the downhill conveyor line 1 works and continues to feed baskets, and so on, so that the entire mechanism can operate stably while buffering baskets.
[0039] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the downhill conveyor line 1 is provided with guide plates 6 on both sides for guiding the turnover baskets to move according to the designed guide trajectory.
[0040] Continuing with the above embodiment, more specifically, the small stop block 2 on the conveyor line protrudes 3-5mm from the mesh belt of the downhill conveyor line 1. This design not only effectively segments and blocks the baskets, but also prevents the baskets from getting stuck when placed above the small stop block 2 due to the block being too large; simultaneously, when the basket passes under the stop block, it does not tip over, ensuring stable buffering of the baskets on the downhill conveyor line 1.
[0041] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, the downhill angle of the downhill conveyor line 1 is 10-80 degrees; wherein, the downhill conveyor line 1 is a device specially designed for material conveying in inclined or downhill terrain with a downhill angle of 10-80°, which is usually composed of a mesh belt conveyor and can realize automatic material conveying under the action of motor drive, and is particularly suitable for logistics and continuous conveying of products between floors.
[0042] Following the above embodiments, more specifically, as Figure 3As shown, the blocking mechanism 4 includes a blocking cylinder 41 and a cylinder speed regulating valve 42 mounted on the blocking cylinder 41 for adjusting the operating speed of the blocking cylinder 41. The blocking cylinder 41 is mounted on a blocking cylinder fixing plate 42, and the blocking cylinder fixing plate 43 is connected to a blocking cylinder connecting frame 44. The blocking cylinder connecting frame 44 is mounted on the downhill conveyor line 1. The cylinder speed regulating valve 42 includes a one-way valve and a throttle valve, and its function is to control the movement speed of the blocking cylinder 41 by regulating the airflow entering the blocking cylinder 41.
[0043] Following the above embodiment, more specifically, a rubber blocking block 45 is also provided at the end of the blocking cylinder 41. The rubber blocking block 45 is designed to buffer the force between the blocking cylinder 41 and the turnover basket when the blocking cylinder 41 blocks the basket, preventing the force from being too large and causing the turnover basket to fall off due to strong impact.
[0044] In summary, the purpose of this application is to solve the problems of full buffering of turnover baskets and preventing turnover baskets from tipping over on the downhill conveyor line 1. This is achieved by adding a blocking mechanism 1, a small block on the conveyor line 2, and an anti-tipping basket guardrail 3. 1) It can ensure that the material baskets are full on the slope, allowing for the storage of more turnover baskets and improving work efficiency; 2) It ensures work efficiency, reduces waiting time, increases production capacity, saves space, and the modular design allows for easy disassembly and assembly, improving the equipment's fault tolerance; 3) The sensor assembly 5, blocking mechanism 1, and anti-tipping basket guardrail 3 can prevent baskets from tipping over on the downhill slope, avoiding the risk of products falling and being damaged.
[0045] The workflow for this application is as follows:
[0046] The turnover baskets enter the conveyor line from above the downhill conveyor line 1. As the conveyor line operates, it carries the baskets along. After passing the anti-tipping basket guardrail 3, the turnover baskets are guided downwards, and the guide guards 6 on both sides specify the flow path for the baskets. When the basket passes the sensor component 5 next to the blocking cylinder 41, the blocking cylinder 41 is activated and extends to block the basket. The conveyor belt continues to run, carrying the baskets downwards until the downhill conveyor line 1 is full. The sensor component 5 at the top detects that the baskets are full, and the downhill conveyor belt stops feeding baskets. When the sensor component 5 at the bottom has no baskets, the blocking cylinder 41 retracts, releasing baskets one by one. Then, the sensor component 5 at the top detects that there are no baskets and will continue to feed baskets. This cycle repeats, allowing the entire mechanism to operate stably while the baskets are full.
[0047] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A tote downhill caching conveyor, comprising: include: A downhill conveyor line is used to transport turnover baskets. The downhill conveyor line is equipped with small conveyor line blocks, and an anti-tipping basket guardrail that cooperates with the small conveyor line blocks is provided above the downhill conveyor line. The small stop blocks on the conveyor line, with the spacing between adjacent small stop blocks being less than the bottom length of the turnover basket, are used to effectively segment and block the turnover basket without causing it to jam. Anti-tipping basket guardrail, which is used to provide guidance and support for turnover baskets; And a blocking mechanism for preventing the turnover baskets from being conveyed downwards and preventing the baskets from overshooting, the blocking mechanism being disposed on the downhill conveyor line.
2. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The downhill conveyor line is equipped with multiple sensor components for detecting the position of the turnover baskets, and the sensor components are electrically connected to the downhill conveyor line and the blocking mechanism, respectively.
3. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 2, wherein The sensor assemblies are respectively installed at the inlet and outlet of the downhill conveyor line and at the blocking mechanism.
4. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The downhill conveyor line is equipped with guide guards on both sides to guide the turnover baskets to move according to the designed guide trajectory.
5. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The small stopper of the conveyor line protrudes 3-5mm from the mesh belt of the downhill conveyor line.
6. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The downhill angle of the downhill conveyor line is 10-80 degrees.
7. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The blocking mechanism includes a blocking cylinder and a cylinder speed regulating valve disposed on the blocking cylinder for adjusting the operating speed of the blocking cylinder. The blocking cylinder is mounted on a blocking cylinder fixing plate, the blocking cylinder fixing plate is connected to a blocking cylinder connecting frame, and the blocking cylinder connecting frame is mounted on the downhill conveyor line.
8. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 7, wherein The end of the blocking cylinder is also provided with a rubber blocking block.
9. A downcomer conveyor for a pallet according to claim 1, wherein The downhill conveyor line is a mesh belt conveyor.