Ring transmission system

Abstract

This application provides a ring transmission system, which includes a first transmission line, a second transmission line, a third transmission line, a fourth transmission line, and an optical fiber. The first transmission line includes a first stator that is at least partially spliced ​​together sequentially. The second transmission line is spaced apart from and opposite to the first transmission line along a first direction, and includes a plurality of second stators that are at least partially spliced ​​together sequentially. The third transmission line includes a plurality of third stators that are at least partially spliced ​​together sequentially, with the third stator at the beginning of the transmission direction spliced ​​to the first stator and the third stator at the end of the transmission direction spliced ​​to the second stator. The fourth transmission line is spaced apart from and opposite to the third transmission line along a second direction, and includes a plurality of fourth stators that are at least partially spliced ​​together sequentially, with the fourth stator at the beginning of the transmission direction spliced ​​to the second stator and the fourth stator at the end of the transmission direction spliced ​​to the first stator. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the third stator, the second stator, and the fourth stator in series.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of conveying device technology, and in particular to a ring conveying system. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of manufacturing technology, transmission systems have been widely used in various industries, mainly for the transfer of workpieces. Currently, linear transmission systems and circular transmission systems are particularly common, especially circular transmission systems, which are often used in production lines with fixed workstations and cyclical operations, effectively improving the efficiency of workpiece transmission.

[0003] In related technologies, to meet the communication functions of a ring transmission system, optical fiber is typically used to connect the stator in series within the system. However, due to the complexity of the transmission lines and the large number of stators in a ring transmission system, the fiber optic cable threading process can easily become chaotic, increasing operational difficulty and manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a ring transmission system designed to improve the wiring problem of optical fiber cables in a ring transmission system.

[0005] This application provides a ring transmission system, including: The first transmission line includes at least a first stator that is sequentially spliced ​​together. The second transmission line is spaced apart from and opposite to the first transmission line along a first direction; and includes at least a plurality of second stators sequentially spliced ​​together. The third transmission line includes at least a plurality of third stators that are spliced ​​together sequentially, wherein the third stator at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator, and the third stator at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator. A fourth transmission line, spaced apart from and opposite to the third transmission line along the second direction; and comprising at least partially sequentially spliced ​​fourth stators, wherein the fourth stator at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​to the second stator, and the fourth stator at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​to the first stator; and An optical fiber line connects the first stator, the third stator, the second stator, and the fourth stator in series.

[0006] In some embodiments, the height of the first transmission line is higher than the height of the third and fourth transmission lines in the vertical direction. The ring transmission system also includes: A first upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the first transmission line and the third transmission line. The first upper and lower connection mechanism includes a first upper and lower connection driving component and a first upper and lower connection stator disposed on the first upper and lower connection driving component. The first upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the first upper and lower connection stator to move so that the first upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one first stator or at least one third stator. A fourth upper and lower connection mechanism is provided between the first transmission line and the fourth transmission line. The fourth upper and lower connection mechanism includes a fourth upper and lower connection driving component and a fourth upper and lower connection stator provided on the fourth upper and lower connection driving component. The fourth upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the fourth upper and lower connection stator to move so that the fourth upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one of the fourth stators or at least one of the first stators. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the first upper and lower connecting stator, the third stator, the second stator, the fourth stator, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator in series.

[0007] In some embodiments, the height of the second transmission line is higher than the height of the third and fourth transmission lines in the vertical direction. The ring transmission system also includes: The second upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the second transmission line and the third transmission line. The second upper and lower connection mechanism includes a second upper and lower connection driving component and a second upper and lower connection stator disposed on the second upper and lower connection driving component. The second upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the second upper and lower connection stator to move so that the second upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one second stator or at least one third stator. A third upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the third transmission line and the fourth transmission line. The third upper and lower connection mechanism includes a third upper and lower connection drive component and a third upper and lower connection stator disposed on the third upper and lower connection drive component. The third upper and lower connection drive component is used to drive the third upper and lower connection stator to move so that the third upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one second stator or at least one fourth stator. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the first upper and lower connecting stator, the third stator, the second upper and lower connecting stator, the second stator, the third upper and lower connecting stator, the fourth stator, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator in series.

[0008] In some of these embodiments, it also includes: A temporary storage layer is disposed vertically below the first transmission line, and the temporary storage layer includes a plurality of temporary storage stators spliced ​​together in sequence; The optical fiber connects the first stator, the temporary stator, the third stator, the second stator, and the fourth stator in series.

[0009] In some of these embodiments, it also includes: A fifth upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the first transmission line and the temporary storage layer. The fifth upper and lower connection mechanism includes a fifth upper and lower connection driving component and a fifth upper and lower connection stator disposed on the fifth upper and lower connection driving component. The fifth upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the fifth upper and lower connection stator to move so that the fifth upper and lower connection stator is connected to at least one of the first stators or at least one of the temporary storage stators. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the fifth upper and lower connecting stator, the temporary storage stator, and the third stator in series.

[0010] In some of these embodiments, it also includes: A rotary translation docking mechanism is disposed between two of the third stators and includes a rotary translation docking drive assembly and a rotary translation docking stator disposed on the rotary translation docking drive assembly. The rotary translation docking drive assembly is used to drive the rotary translation docking stator to move so that the rotary translation docking stator docks with at least one of the third stators. Along the transmission direction, the optical fiber connects the third stator located in front of the rotating and translating connection mechanism, the rotating and translating connection stator, and the third stator located behind the rotating and translating connection mechanism in series.

[0011] In some embodiments, there are multiple rotating and translating docking mechanisms, and the multiple rotating and translating docking mechanisms are arranged along the first direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fourth stator includes at least one first linear stator, a first cross stator, and at least one second linear stator that are spliced ​​together in sequence, wherein the first linear stator located at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator, and the second linear stator located at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator. The ring transmission system also includes: A fifth transmission line, spliced ​​with the first cross-shaped stator along the second direction, and including at least one fifth stator; and The first rotary docking mechanism includes a first rotary docking drive assembly and a first rotary docking stator disposed on the first rotary docking drive assembly. The first rotary docking drive assembly is used to drive the first rotary docking stator to move so that the first rotary docking stator docks with at least one of the fifth stators. Along the transmission direction, the optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, and the first rotary connector stator in series.

[0013] In some embodiments, the ring transmission system further includes: A sixth transmission line, spaced apart from and opposite to the fourth transmission line along the second direction, and comprising a plurality of sixth stators sequentially spliced ​​together; and The second rotary coupling mechanism includes a second rotary coupling drive assembly and a second rotary coupling stator disposed on the second rotary coupling drive assembly. The second rotary coupling drive assembly is used to drive the second rotary coupling stator to move so that the second rotary coupling stator is coupled with at least one of the sixth stators. The optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, the first rotary connector stator, the sixth stator, and the second rotary connector stator in series.

[0014] In some embodiments, the fourth stator further includes a second cross stator and a third linear stator located between the second cross stator and the second cross stator; The ring transmission system also includes: A seventh transmission line is spliced ​​with the second cross stator along the first direction and is disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the fifth transmission line along the first direction. The seventh transmission line includes at least one seventh stator. The optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the second cross stator, the third linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, the first rotary connector stator, the sixth stator, the second rotary connector stator, and the seventh stator in series.

[0015] Based on the above structural design, this application provides an orderly wiring method for multiple transmission lines in a ring transmission system, optimizing the wiring sequence of optical fibers, effectively improving the problem of messy optical fiber wiring, and thus achieving cost reduction. Simultaneously, by connecting the stators of multiple transmission lines in the ring transmission system sequentially in series using the same optical fiber, electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation when multiple optical fibers run in parallel are avoided, ensuring data transmission stability and contributing to improved stability and reliability of the optical fiber communication system. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a ring transmission system in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Circular transmission system; 11. First transmission line; 111. First stator; 12. Second transmission line; 121. Second stator; 13. Third transmission line; 131. Third stator; 14. Fourth transmission line; 141. Fourth stator; 141a. First linear stator; 141b. First cross stator; 141b1. First feed end; 141b2. First discharge end; 141b3. Second feed end; 141b4. Second discharge end; 141c. Second linear stator; 141d. Second cross stator; 141d1. Third feed end; 141d2. Third discharge end; 141d3. Fourth feed end; 141d4. Fourth discharge end; 141e. Third linear stator; 15. Temporary storage layer; 151. Temporary storage stator; 16. 5. Transmission line; 161. Fifth stator; 17. Sixth transmission line; 171. Sixth stator; 18. Seventh transmission line; 181. Seventh stator; 20. Optical fiber line; 31. First upper and lower connection mechanism; 311. First upper and lower connection stator; 32. Second upper and lower connection mechanism; 321. Second upper and lower connection stator; 33. Third upper and lower connection mechanism; 331. Third upper and lower connection stator; 34. Fourth upper and lower connection mechanism; 341. Fourth upper and lower connection stator; 35. Fifth upper and lower connection mechanism; 351. Fifth upper and lower connection stator; 36. Rotation and translation connection mechanism; 361. Rotation and translation connection stator; 37. First rotation connection mechanism; 371. First rotation connection stator; 38. Second rotation connection mechanism; 381. Second rotation connection stator. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0020] With the development of manufacturing technology, transmission systems have been widely used in various industries, mainly for the transfer of workpieces. Currently, linear transmission systems and circular transmission systems are particularly common, especially circular transmission systems, which are often used in production lines with fixed workstations and cyclical operations, effectively improving the efficiency of workpiece transmission.

[0021] In related technologies, to meet the communication functions of a ring transmission system, optical fiber is typically used to connect the stator in series within the system. However, due to the complexity of the transmission lines and the large number of stators in a ring transmission system, the fiber optic cable threading process can easily become chaotic, increasing operational difficulty and manufacturing costs.

[0022] To address the aforementioned problems, this application provides a ring-shaped transmission system 1, primarily used for transporting workpieces. The ring-shaped transmission system 1 includes, but is not limited to, belt transmission systems, chain transmission systems, spiral transmission systems, magnetic drive transmission systems, etc., and this application does not specifically limit it to any particular type. In this embodiment, a magnetic drive transmission system is used as an example of a ring-shaped system for illustration.

[0023] Magnetic drive transmission systems utilize magnetic fields for power transmission. Compared to mechanical transmission systems such as belt and chain conveyors, magnetic drive transmission systems eliminate the need for mechanical contact, resulting in lower wear and maintenance costs and extended equipment lifespan. Due to these advantages, magnetic drive transmission systems are widely used in precision manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, food processing, automotive manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing.

[0024] Magnetic drive transmission systems typically consist of a conveyor line and a mover. The mover, as a load-bearing component, stably supports and transports the product, and usually contains a permanent magnet or electromagnet. The conveyor line is equipped with linear windings. When the permanent magnet or electromagnet on the mover magnetically couples with the linear windings on the conveyor line, the mover can move along the transmission direction of the conveyor line under the influence of the magnetic field generated by the coil, thereby realizing the transport of the workpiece.

[0025] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 The ring transmission system 1 includes a first transmission line 11, a second transmission line 12, a third transmission line 13, and a fourth transmission line 14.

[0026] The first transmission line 11 includes a plurality of first stators 111, and at least some of the first stators 111 are spliced ​​together in sequence to form a transmission line body, so as to provide a mounting base and transmission path for the mover to be transmitted on the first transmission line 11.

[0027] The second transmission line 12 includes a plurality of second stators 121, and at least some of the second stators 121 are sequentially spliced ​​together to form a transmission line body, providing a mounting base and transmission path for the mover to be transmitted on the second transmission line 12. The second transmission line 12 is arranged along a first direction and is spaced apart from and opposite to the first transmission line 11.

[0028] The third transmission line 13 includes a plurality of third stators 131, and at least some of the third stators 131 are sequentially spliced ​​together to form a transport line body, providing a mounting base and transmission path for the mover to be transmitted on the third transmission line 13. In the third transmission line 13, the third stator 131 located at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator 111, and the third stator 131 located at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator 121; in this way, the mover can move from the first transmission line 11 to the third transmission line 13, and then from the third transmission line 13 to the second transmission line 12.

[0029] The fourth transmission line 14 includes a plurality of fourth stators 141, and at least some of the fourth stators 141 are sequentially spliced ​​together to form a transport line body, providing a mounting base and transmission path for the mover to be transmitted on the fourth transmission line 14. The fourth transmission line 14 is arranged along the second direction and is spaced apart from and opposite to the third transmission line 13. In the fourth transmission line 14, the fourth stator 141 at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator 121, and the fourth stator 141 at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator 111; thus, the mover can move from the second transmission line 12 to the fourth transmission line 14, and then from the fourth transmission line 14 to the first transmission line 11.

[0030] See Figure 1 The first transmission line 11 and the second transmission line 12 are arranged parallel to each other along a first direction, with the transmission direction of the first transmission line 11 opposite to that of the second transmission line 12. The third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14 are arranged parallel to each other along a second direction, with the transmission direction of the third transmission line 13 opposite to that of the fourth transmission line 14. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, meaning that the first transmission line 11, the second transmission line 12, the third transmission line 13, and the fourth transmission line 14 form a rectangular ring structure. The first end of the third transmission line 13 is joined to the end of the first transmission line 11, and the end of the third transmission line 13 is joined to the first end of the second transmission line 12; the first end of the fourth transmission line 14 is joined to the end of the second transmission line 12, and the end of the fourth transmission line 14 is joined to the first end of the first transmission line 11. Understandably, the mover moves sequentially on the first transmission line 11, the third transmission line 13, the second transmission line 12 and the fourth transmission line 14 in the ring transmission system 1, and thus circulates.

[0031] Please see Figure 1The transmission line also includes an optical fiber 20, which connects the first stator 111, the third stator 131, the second stator 121, and the fourth stator 141 in series. It should be understood that the optical fiber 20 is used to transmit signals, enabling real-time monitoring of the position and power status of the first stator 111, the third stator 131, the second stator 121, and the fourth stator 141, and also enabling communication between the stators. Furthermore, connecting the stators in the first transmission line 11, the third transmission line 13, the second transmission line 12, and the fourth transmission line 14 in series via the same optical fiber 20 avoids electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation when multiple optical fiber lines 20 are parallel, ensuring data transmission stability and contributing to improved stability and reliability of the optical fiber communication system.

[0032] Based on the above structural configuration, this application provides an orderly wiring method for multiple transmission lines in the ring transmission system 1, optimizes the wiring sequence of the optical fiber lines 20, effectively improves the problem of messy wiring of the optical fiber lines 20, and thus achieves the effect of reducing costs. At the same time, by connecting the stators of multiple transmission lines in the ring transmission system 1 in series with the same optical fiber line 20, electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation when multiple optical fiber lines 20 are parallel are avoided, ensuring the stability of data transmission and helping to improve the stability and reliability of the optical fiber communication system.

[0033] In some embodiments, the vertical height of the first transmission line 11 is higher than that of the third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14, that is, the first transmission line 11 is located above the third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14. This arrangement allows for the placement of other processing equipment or storage of workpieces in the space below the first transmission line 11, making full use of space and enabling the ring transmission system 1 to be suitable for scenarios with limited area.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the ring transmission system 1 further includes a first upper and lower connection mechanism 31 and a fourth upper and lower connection mechanism 34. The first upper and lower connection mechanism 31 is disposed between the first transmission line 11 and the third transmission line 13. Furthermore, the first upper and lower connection mechanism 31 includes a first upper and lower connection drive assembly and a first upper and lower connection stator 311. The first upper and lower connection stator 311 is disposed on the first upper and lower connection drive assembly, which drives the first upper and lower connection stator 311 to move, so that the first upper and lower connection stator 311 connects with at least one first stator 111 or one third stator 131. By providing the first upper and lower connection mechanism 31, the first upper and lower connection stator 311 can connect with both the first stator 111 and the third stator 131 respectively, thereby realizing the transfer of the moving part between the first transmission line 11 and the third transmission line 13.

[0035] A fourth vertical connection mechanism 34 is disposed between the first transmission line 11 and the fourth transmission line 14. The fourth vertical connection mechanism 34 includes a fourth vertical connection drive assembly and a fourth vertical connection stator 341. The fourth vertical connection stator 341 is disposed on the fourth vertical connection drive assembly, which drives the fourth vertical connection stator 341 to move, thereby connecting the fourth vertical connection stator 341 with at least one fourth stator 141 or one first stator 111. By providing the fourth vertical connection mechanism 34, the fourth vertical connection stator 341 can connect with both the fourth stator 141 and the first stator 111 respectively, thereby realizing the transfer of the moving part between the fourth transmission line 14 and the first transmission line 11.

[0036] See Figure 1 Furthermore, the optical fiber optic cable 20 connects the first stator 111, the first upper and lower connecting stator 311, the third stator 131, the second stator 121, the fourth stator 141, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator 341 in series. This configuration provides an orderly threading method for the optical fiber optic cable 20 when the transmission line contains the first upper and lower connecting mechanism 31 and the fourth upper and lower connecting mechanism 34. It optimizes the threading sequence of the optical fiber optic cable 20 at the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and between the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and the stators in the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy threading in the optical fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the optical fiber optic cable 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0037] In some embodiments, the second transmission line 12 is positioned at a higher height than the third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14 in the vertical direction; that is, the second transmission line 12 is located above the third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14. This arrangement allows for the placement of other processing equipment or storage of workpieces in the space below the second transmission line 12, making full use of space and enabling the ring transmission system 1 to be suitable for scenarios with limited area.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the ring transmission system 1 further includes a second upper and lower connection mechanism 32 and a third upper and lower connection mechanism 33. The second upper and lower connection mechanism 32 is disposed between the second transmission line 12 and the third transmission line 13. Furthermore, the second upper and lower connection mechanism 32 includes a second upper and lower connection drive assembly and a second upper and lower connection stator 321. The second upper and lower connection stator 321 is disposed on the second upper and lower connection drive assembly, which drives the second upper and lower connection stator 321 to move, so that the second upper and lower connection stator 321 connects with at least one second stator 121 or one third stator 131. By providing the second upper and lower connection mechanism 32, the second upper and lower connection stator 321 can connect with both the second stator 121 and the third stator 131 respectively, thereby realizing the transfer of the moving part between the second transmission line 12 and the third transmission line 13.

[0039] The third vertical connection mechanism 33 is disposed between the third transmission line 13 and the fourth transmission line 14. Furthermore, the third vertical connection mechanism 33 includes a third vertical connection drive assembly and a third vertical connection stator 331. The third vertical connection stator 331 is disposed on the third vertical connection drive assembly, which drives the third vertical connection stator 331 to move, thereby connecting the third vertical connection stator 331 with at least one second stator 121 or one fourth stator 141. By providing the third vertical connection mechanism 33, the third vertical connection stator 331 can connect with both the second stator 121 and the fourth stator 141 respectively, thereby realizing the transfer of the mover between the second transmission line 12 and the fourth transmission line 14.

[0040] See Figure 1 Furthermore, the optical fiber optic cable 20 connects the first stator 111, the first upper and lower connecting stator 311, the third stator 131, the second upper and lower connecting stator 321, the second stator 121, the third upper and lower connecting stator 331, the fourth stator 141, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator 341 in series. This configuration provides an orderly wiring method for the optical fiber optic cable 20 when the transmission line contains the first upper and lower connecting mechanism 31, the fourth upper and lower connecting mechanism 34, the second upper and lower connecting mechanism 32, and the third upper and lower connecting mechanism 33. It optimizes the wiring sequence of the optical fiber optic cable 20 at the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and between the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and the stators in the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy wiring in the optical fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the optical fiber optic cable 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0041] Referring to the figures, in some embodiments, the ring transmission system 1 further includes a temporary storage layer 15, which includes multiple temporary storage stators 151. These stators 151 are sequentially connected to form a conveyor line, providing a mounting base and transmission path for the mover to be transmitted on the temporary storage layer 15. The temporary storage layer 15 is arranged along a first direction and is located vertically below the first transmission line 11. With this arrangement, when a mover is added to the ring transmission system 1, the mover can be placed in the temporary storage layer 15 first, and the temporary storage layer 15 will then transmit the added mover to the first transmission line 11. This ensures that the mover is transmitted to the first transmission line 11 and continues to move along the transmission direction of the first transmission line 11, without interfering with the original transmission rhythm of the ring transmission system 1, thus improving transmission efficiency.

[0042] See Figure 1Furthermore, the fiber optic cable 20 connects the first stator 111, the temporary stator 151, the third stator 131, the second stator 121, and the fourth stator 141 in series. This configuration provides an orderly wiring method for the fiber optic cable 20 when a temporary layer 15 is present in the transmission line. It optimizes the wiring sequence of the fiber optic cable 20 within the temporary layer 15 and between the temporary layer 15 and the stators in the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy wiring in the fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the fiber optic cable 20 and reducing costs.

[0043] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the ring transmission system 1 further includes a fifth upper and lower connection mechanism 35, which is disposed between the first transmission line 11 and the temporary storage layer 15. The fifth upper and lower connection mechanism 35 includes a fifth upper and lower connection drive assembly and a fifth upper and lower connection stator 351. The fifth upper and lower connection stator 351 is disposed on the fifth upper and lower connection drive assembly, which drives the fifth upper and lower connection stator 351 to move, thereby connecting the fifth upper and lower connection stator 351 with at least one first stator 111 or one temporary storage stator 151. By providing the fifth upper and lower connection mechanism 35, the fifth upper and lower connection stator 351 can connect with both the first stator 111 and the temporary storage stator 151, thereby realizing the transfer of the mover between the first transmission line 11 and the temporary storage layer 15. Understandably, when a mover is added to the temporary storage layer 15, the added mover can be transferred from the temporary storage layer 15 to the first transmission line 11 via the fifth upper and lower connection mechanism 35.

[0044] See Figure 1 Furthermore, the fiber optic cable 20 connects the first stator 111, the fifth upper and lower connecting stator 351, the temporary storage stator 151, and the third stator 131 in series. This configuration provides an orderly threading method for the fiber optic cable 20 when the fifth upper and lower connecting mechanism 35 is present in the transmission line. It optimizes the threading sequence of the fiber optic cable 20 between the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and between the upper and lower connecting mechanisms and the stators in the temporary storage layer 15 and the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy threading in the fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the fiber optic cable 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0045] Referring to the figures, in some embodiments, the ring conveyor system 1 further includes an infeed / outfeed station for unloading workpieces from or loading workpieces onto the mover, so that the ring conveyor system 1 can smoothly transfer workpieces. In this example, the infeed / outfeed station is located at the third conveyor line 13. The ring conveyor system 1 also includes a rotary translation coupling mechanism 36, which is disposed between two third stators 131. Furthermore, the rotary translation coupling mechanism 36 includes a rotary translation coupling drive assembly and a rotary translation coupling stator 361. The rotary translation coupling stator 361 is disposed on the rotary translation coupling drive assembly, which drives the rotary translation coupling stator 361 to move, so that the rotary translation coupling stator 361 engages with at least one third stator 131. By setting up a rotary translation connection mechanism 36, the rotary translation connection stator 361 can be connected to the third stator 131 to realize the transfer of the mover between the third transmission line 13 and the feeding and discharging station.

[0046] See Figure 1 Furthermore, along the transmission direction, the fiber optic cable 20 connects the third stator 131 located in front of the rotating and translating connection mechanism 36, the rotating and translating connection stator 361, and the third stator 131 located behind the rotating and translating connection mechanism 36 in series. This configuration provides an orderly threading method for the fiber optic cable 20 when the rotating and translating connection mechanism 36 is present in the transmission line, optimizing the threading sequence of the fiber optic cable 20 at the rotating and translating connection mechanism 36 and between the rotating and translating connection mechanism 36 and the stators in the transmission line. This effectively improves the problem of messy threading of the fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the fiber optic cable 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the rotation and translation connection mechanism 36 is arranged along the first direction, and the transmission direction of the rotation and translation connection stator 361 in the rotation and translation mechanism is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the third transmission line 13. In an exemplary embodiment, two rotation and translation connection mechanisms 36 are provided, and the two rotation and translation connection mechanisms 36 are arranged along the first direction. However, this is only exemplary and not limiting. This application does not impose a specific limitation on the number of rotation and translation connection mechanisms 36. The optical fiber line 20 connects the third stator 131 located in front of the rotation and translation connection mechanism 36, multiple rotation and translation connection stators 361, and the third stator 131 located behind the rotation and translation connection mechanism 36 in series.

[0048] See Figure 1In some embodiments, the fourth stator 141 includes a first linear stator 141a, a first cross stator 141b, and a second linear stator 141c, with at least one first linear stator 141a, one first cross stator 141b, and at least one second linear stator 141c sequentially spliced ​​together. In the fourth transmission line 14, the first linear stator 141a at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator 121, and the second linear stator 141c at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator 111. The first cross stator 141b includes a first feed end 141b1, a first discharge end 141b2, a second feed end 141b3, and a second discharge end 141b4, wherein the first feed end 141b1 and the first discharge end 141b2 are arranged opposite each other in the second direction, and the second feed end 141b3 and the second discharge end 141b4 are arranged opposite each other in the first direction. Understandably, when the mover moves on the fourth transmission line 14, along the transmission direction, the mover can enter the first cross stator 141b at the first feed end 141b1 and can exit the first cross stator 141b at the first discharge end 141b2 or the second discharge end 141b4, thereby achieving the sorting of workpieces on the mover. Specifically, the first linear stator 141a located at the end of the transmission direction is connected to the first feed end 141b1, and the second linear stator 141c located at the beginning of the transmission direction is connected to the first discharge end 141b2. In this way, the mover can sequentially pass through the first linear stator 141a, the first feed end 141b1, the first discharge end 141b2, and the second linear stator 141c along the transmission direction, and continue to move onto the first transmission line 11.

[0049] In some embodiments, the ring conveyor system 1 further includes a fifth conveyor line 16 and a first rotary coupling mechanism 37. The fifth conveyor line 16 includes at least one fifth stator 161 and is arranged along a second direction. When there is only one fifth stator 161, the first end of the fifth stator 161 in the conveying direction is connected to the second discharge end 141b4 of the first cross stator 141b, and the last end of the fifth stator 161 in the conveying direction is connected to the first rotary coupling mechanism 37. When there are multiple fifth stators 161, the fifth stator 161 at the first end of the conveying direction is connected to the second discharge end 141b4 of the first cross stator 141b, and the fifth stator 161 at the last end of the conveying direction is connected to the first rotary coupling mechanism 37. Thus, by setting the fifth conveyor line 16, the mover that transmits the first cross stator 141b through the second discharge end 141b4 can move to the first rotary coupling mechanism 37. In this example, the feeding and discharging station of the ring conveyor system 1 is also set at the first rotary coupling mechanism 37. The first rotary coupling mechanism 37 includes a first rotary coupling drive assembly and a first rotary coupling stator 371. The first rotary coupling stator 371 is disposed on the first rotary coupling drive assembly, which drives the first rotary coupling stator 371 to move, so that the first rotary coupling stator 371 engages with at least one fifth stator 161. By setting the first rotary coupling mechanism 37, the first rotary coupling stator 371 can engage with the fifth stator 161, thereby realizing the transfer of the mover between the fifth transmission line 16 and the infeed / outfeed station, and thus realizing the unloading or loading of the workpiece carried by the mover, ensuring the smooth transmission of the workpiece in the ring transmission system 1.

[0050] See Figure 1 Furthermore, along the transmission direction, the optical fiber 20 connects the first linear stator 141a, the first cross stator 141b, the second linear stator 141c, the fifth stator 161, and the first rotary connector stator 371 in series. This configuration provides an orderly threading method for the optical fiber 20 when the first rotary connector mechanism 37 is present in the transmission line. It optimizes the threading sequence of the optical fiber 20 at the first rotary connector mechanism 37 and between the first rotary connector mechanism 37 and the stators in the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy threading of the optical fiber 20, thereby saving the length of the optical fiber 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0051] See Figure 1In some embodiments, the ring conveyor system 1 further includes a sixth conveyor line 17 and a second rotary coupling mechanism 38. The sixth conveyor line 17 includes a plurality of sixth stators 171 connected in sequence. The sixth conveyor line 17 is arranged along a second direction and is spaced apart from and opposite to the fourth conveyor line 14. The sixth stator 171 located at the beginning of the conveying direction is connected to the first rotary coupling mechanism 37, and the sixth stator 171 located at the end of the conveying direction is connected to the second rotary coupling mechanism 38. Thus, by setting the sixth conveyor line 17, the mover on the first rotary coupling mechanism 37 can move to the second rotary coupling mechanism 38. In this example, the inlet and outlet stations of the ring conveyor system 1 are also located at the second rotary coupling mechanism 38. The second rotary coupling mechanism 38 includes a second rotary coupling drive assembly and a second rotary coupling stator 381. The second rotary coupling stator 381 is mounted on the second rotary coupling drive assembly and is used to drive the second rotary coupling stator 381 to move, so that the second rotary coupling stator 381 engages with at least one sixth stator 171 to realize the transfer of the mover between the sixth transmission line 17 and the infeed / outfeed stations, thereby realizing the unloading or loading of the workpiece carried by the mover and ensuring the smooth transfer of the workpiece in the ring transmission system 1. In addition, this arrangement also enables the mover to transfer between two infeed / outfeed stations, and can transfer the mover to different infeed / outfeed stations according to the type of workpiece carried by the mover, which helps to improve the orderliness of the transmission.

[0052] See Figure 1 Furthermore, the fiber optic cable 20 connects the first linear stator 141a, the first cross stator 141b, the second linear stator 141c, the fifth stator 161, the first rotary connector stator 371, the sixth stator 171, and the second rotary connector stator 381 in series. This configuration provides an orderly threading method for the fiber optic cable 20 when the first rotary connector mechanism 37 and the second rotary connector mechanism 38 are present in the transmission line. It optimizes the threading sequence of the fiber optic cable 20 at the two rotary connector mechanisms and between the rotary connector mechanisms and the stators in the transmission line, effectively improving the problem of messy threading in the fiber optic cable 20, thereby saving the length of the fiber optic cable 20 and achieving cost reduction.

[0053] See Figure 1In some embodiments, the fourth stator 141 further includes a second cross stator 141d and a third linear stator 141e. The third linear stator 141e is located between the second cross stator 141d and the first cross stator 141b. That is, in the fourth transmission line 14, the first linear stator 141a, the second cross stator 141d, the third linear stator 141e, the first cross stator 141b, and the second linear stator 141c are sequentially spliced ​​together. The second cross stator 141d includes a third feed end 141d1, a third discharge end 141d2, a fourth feed end 141d3, and a fourth discharge end 141d4. The third feed end 141d1 and the third discharge end 141d2 are arranged opposite each other in the second direction, and the fourth feed end 141d3 and the fourth discharge end 141d4 are arranged opposite each other in the first direction. Understandably, when the mover moves on the fourth transmission line 14, along the transmission direction, the mover can enter the second cross stator 141d at the third feed end 141d1 and exit the second cross stator 141d at the third discharge end 141d2 or the fourth discharge end 141d4, thereby achieving the sorting of workpieces on the mover. Specifically, the third linear stator 141e located at the beginning of the transmission direction is connected to the third discharge end 141d2, and the third linear stator 141e located at the end of the transmission direction is connected to the first feed end 141b1. In this way, the mover can sequentially pass through the first linear stator 141a, the third feed end 141d1, the third discharge end 141d2, the third linear stator 141e, the first linear stator 141a, the first feed end 141b1, and the second linear stator 141c along the transmission direction, and continue to move onto the first transmission line 11.

[0054] In some embodiments, the ring conveying system 1 further includes a seventh conveying line 18, which includes at least one seventh stator 181. The seventh conveying line 18 is disposed between the second cross stator 141d and the second rotary coupling mechanism 38, that is, the seventh stator 181 is spliced ​​with the fourth feed end 141d3 of the second rotary coupling mechanism 38 and the second cross stator 141d, respectively. The seventh conveying line 18 is arranged along a first direction and is opposite to and spaced apart from the fifth conveying line 16. In this way, the mover in the second rotary coupling mechanism 38 is transmitted to the fourth conveying line 14 through the seventh conveying line 18 and the second cross stator 141d, so that the mover after the operation of the loading and unloading station (such as the mover unloading the workpiece or the mover loading the workpiece) re-enters the ring conveying system 1 and is transmitted to the next station, ensuring the smooth transmission of the workpiece.

[0055] See Figure 1Furthermore, the fiber optic cable 20 connects the first straight stator 141a, the second cross stator 141d, the third straight stator 141e, the first cross stator 141b, the second straight stator 141c, the fifth stator 161, the first rotary connector stator 371, the sixth stator 171, the second rotary connector stator 381, and the seventh stator 181 in series. This arrangement provides an orderly wiring method for the fiber optic cable 20, optimizes the wiring sequence, effectively improves the problem of messy wiring, and thus saves the length of the fiber optic cable 20, achieving the effect of cost reduction.

[0056] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as implying or suggesting relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0058] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0059] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0060] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A ring transmission system, characterized in that, include: The first transmission line includes at least a first stator that is sequentially spliced ​​together. The second transmission line is spaced apart from and opposite to the first transmission line along a first direction; and includes at least a plurality of second stators sequentially spliced ​​together. The third transmission line includes at least a plurality of third stators that are spliced ​​together sequentially, wherein the third stator at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator, and the third stator at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator. The fourth transmission line is spaced apart from and opposite to the third transmission line along the second direction; and includes at least a plurality of fourth stators that are spliced ​​together sequentially, with the fourth stator at the beginning of the transmission direction spliced ​​with the second stator, and the fourth stator at the end of the transmission direction spliced ​​with the first stator. as well as An optical fiber line connects the first stator, the third stator, the second stator, and the fourth stator in series.

2. The ring transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the height of the first transmission line is higher than the height of the third transmission line and the fourth transmission line; The ring transmission system also includes: A first upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the first transmission line and the third transmission line. The first upper and lower connection mechanism includes a first upper and lower connection driving component and a first upper and lower connection stator disposed on the first upper and lower connection driving component. The first upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the first upper and lower connection stator to move so that the first upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one first stator or at least one third stator. A fourth upper and lower connection mechanism is provided between the first transmission line and the fourth transmission line. The fourth upper and lower connection mechanism includes a fourth upper and lower connection driving component and a fourth upper and lower connection stator provided on the fourth upper and lower connection driving component. The fourth upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the fourth upper and lower connection stator to move so that the fourth upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one of the fourth stators or at least one of the first stators. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the first upper and lower connecting stator, the third stator, the second stator, the fourth stator, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator in series.

3. The ring transmission system according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the height of the second transmission line is higher than the height of the third transmission line and the fourth transmission line; The ring transmission system also includes: The second upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the second transmission line and the third transmission line. The second upper and lower connection mechanism includes a second upper and lower connection driving component and a second upper and lower connection stator disposed on the second upper and lower connection driving component. The second upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the second upper and lower connection stator to move so that the second upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one second stator or at least one third stator. A third upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the third transmission line and the fourth transmission line. The third upper and lower connection mechanism includes a third upper and lower connection drive component and a third upper and lower connection stator disposed on the third upper and lower connection drive component. The third upper and lower connection drive component is used to drive the third upper and lower connection stator to move so that the third upper and lower connection stator connects with at least one second stator or at least one fourth stator. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the first upper and lower connecting stator, the third stator, the second upper and lower connecting stator, the second stator, the third upper and lower connecting stator, the fourth stator, and the fourth upper and lower connecting stator in series.

4. The ring transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A temporary storage layer is disposed vertically below the first transmission line, and the temporary storage layer includes a plurality of temporary storage stators spliced ​​together in sequence; The optical fiber connects the first stator, the temporary stator, the third stator, the second stator, and the fourth stator in series.

5. The ring transmission system according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A fifth upper and lower connection mechanism is disposed between the first transmission line and the temporary storage layer. The fifth upper and lower connection mechanism includes a fifth upper and lower connection driving component and a fifth upper and lower connection stator disposed on the fifth upper and lower connection driving component. The fifth upper and lower connection driving component is used to drive the fifth upper and lower connection stator to move so that the fifth upper and lower connection stator is connected to at least one of the first stators or at least one of the temporary storage stators. The optical fiber connects the first stator, the fifth upper and lower connecting stator, the temporary storage stator, and the third stator in series.

6. The ring transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A rotary translation docking mechanism is disposed between two of the third stators and includes a rotary translation docking drive assembly and a rotary translation docking stator disposed on the rotary translation docking drive assembly. The rotary translation docking drive assembly is used to drive the rotary translation docking stator to move so that the rotary translation docking stator docks with at least one of the third stators. Along the transmission direction, the optical fiber connects the third stator located in front of the rotating and translating connection mechanism, the rotating and translating connection stator, and the third stator located behind the rotating and translating connection mechanism in series.

7. The ring transmission system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of the rotating and translating connecting mechanisms is multiple, and the multiple rotating and translating connecting mechanisms are arranged along the first direction.

8. The ring transmission system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fourth stator includes at least one first linear stator, a first cross stator, and at least one second linear stator that are spliced ​​together in sequence. The first linear stator located at the beginning of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the second stator, and the second linear stator located at the end of the transmission direction is spliced ​​with the first stator. The ring transmission system also includes: A fifth transmission line, spliced ​​with the first cross-shaped stator along the second direction, and including at least one fifth stator; and The first rotary docking mechanism includes a first rotary docking drive assembly and a first rotary docking stator disposed on the first rotary docking drive assembly. The first rotary docking drive assembly is used to drive the first rotary docking stator to move so that the first rotary docking stator docks with at least one of the fifth stators. Along the transmission direction, the optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, and the first rotary connector stator in series.

9. The ring transmission system according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ring transmission system also includes: A sixth transmission line, spaced apart from and opposite to the fourth transmission line along the second direction, and comprising a plurality of sixth stators sequentially spliced ​​together; and The second rotary coupling mechanism includes a second rotary coupling drive assembly and a second rotary coupling stator disposed on the second rotary coupling drive assembly. The second rotary coupling drive assembly is used to drive the second rotary coupling stator to move so that the second rotary coupling stator is coupled with at least one of the sixth stators. The optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, the first rotary connector stator, the sixth stator, and the second rotary connector stator in series.

10. The ring transmission system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The fourth stator also includes a second cross stator and a third straight stator located between the second cross stator and the second cross stator; The ring transmission system also includes: A seventh transmission line is spliced ​​with the second cross stator along the first direction and is disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the fifth transmission line along the first direction. The seventh transmission line includes at least one seventh stator. The optical fiber connects the first linear stator, the second cross stator, the third linear stator, the first cross stator, the second linear stator, the fifth stator, the first rotary connector stator, the sixth stator, the second rotary connector stator, and the seventh stator in series.

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