Conveying device and automated plant

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying device and automation equipment, conveying device includes conveying mechanism and first guide piece, conveying mechanism is equipped with the conveying surface, and the conveying surface is suitable for bearing and conveying product along the first direction, first guide piece sets up in one side of conveying surface, and first guide piece includes first arc section, and first arc section is suitable for with the side surface abutment of product, and the arc center of first arc section is opposite with product, and the arc center and the starting position of first arc section on with product first abutment all are located in the same side of the first symmetry axis of product, and the first symmetry axis is parallel with first direction, and product is suitable in the conveying of conveying surface abutment first arc section, and rotates along the abutment point of first arc section and product, until product separates from first arc section, through setting up the automatic rotation of product of first arc section of first guide piece and the mode of product abutment, when satisfying the rotation demand of product, guarantee the rhythm of product conveying, also reduced the design manufacturing cost of conveying device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying device technology, and in particular to a conveying device and automated equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, conveying devices are typically used to transfer products between different workstations. The need for products to turn on the conveying device is generally met by using a robotic arm to grasp them, which results in high costs and low transmission efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a conveying device and automated equipment that can move and rotate a product along an arc-shaped first guide member during the conveying process, so as to adjust the angle of the product in the conveying device.

[0004] On one hand, this utility model embodiment provides a conveying device, including: A conveying mechanism is provided with a conveying surface, the conveying surface being adapted to carry and convey products along a first direction; A first guide member is disposed on one side of the conveying surface. The first guide member includes a first arc segment. The first arc segment is adapted to abut against the side of the product. The center of the arc segment is opposite to the product. The center of the arc and the starting position of the first arc segment that initially abuts against the product are both located on the same side of the first axis of symmetry of the product. The first axis of symmetry is parallel to the first direction. The product is adapted to abut against the first arc segment under the conveying surface and rotate along the contact point between the product and the first arc segment until the product is removed from the first arc segment.

[0005] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first guide member further includes a first inclined section, the extension direction of the first inclined section is set at an acute angle to the first direction, and the first inclined section is connected to the end of the first arc-shaped section. The side of the product is adapted to move laterally along the first inclined section under the conveying surface, and the side of the product is capable of rotating around the end of the first inclined section until the product is removed from the first inclined section.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first guide member further includes a first straight segment, the extension direction of the first straight segment is parallel to the first direction, and the first straight segment is connected to the end of the first inclined segment. The side of the product is adapted to rotate around the end of the first inclined section and abut against the first straight section under the conveying surface.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying device further includes a second guide member, which is disposed opposite to the first guide member on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The second guide member includes a second straight segment, which is parallel to the first straight segment. The second straight segment and the first straight segment are sandwiched to form a guide groove for guiding the product.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second guide member further includes a fixed seat and a second inclined section. The fixed seat is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism, and the second inclined section extends obliquely from the fixed seat toward the center of the conveying mechanism along the first direction. The second inclined section connects the fixed seat and the second straight section. The second inclined section is made of elastic material.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying device further includes an elastic reset member, and the second straight segment can be reset under the action of the elastic reset member.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first guide member is provided with a connecting hole, and the conveying mechanism is provided with a plurality of threaded holes corresponding to the connecting hole. The threaded holes are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to adjust the position of the first guide member relative to the conveying surface by connecting different threaded holes with the connecting hole.

[0011] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides an automated device, including the conveying device described above.

[0012] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: by setting the first arc segment of the first guide member to abut against the product, the automatic rotation of the product is achieved without the need for additional robotic arms, sensors, etc. While meeting the product rotation requirements, it not only ensures the pace of product conveying, but also reduces the design and manufacturing cost of the conveying device.

[0013] 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

[0014] 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: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure label: 100. Conveying mechanism; 110. Conveying surface; 120. Threaded hole; 200. First guide component; 210. First arc-shaped segment; 220. First inclined segment; 230. First straight segment; 300. Second guide component; 310. Second straight section; 320. Fixed base; 330. Second inclined section; 900, Products. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] 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.

[0019] Please refer to Figure 1As shown, in one aspect, this utility model embodiment provides a conveying device, including a conveying mechanism 100 and a first guide member 200; the conveying mechanism 100 is provided with a conveying surface 110, which is adapted to carry and convey a product 900 along a first direction; the first guide member 200 is disposed on one side of the conveying surface 110, and the first guide member 200 includes a first arc segment 210, which is adapted to abut against the side of the product 900, the arc center of the first arc segment 210 is opposite to the product 900, and the arc center and the initial position of the first arc segment 210 abutting against the product 900 are both located on the same side of the first axis of symmetry of the product 900, which is parallel to the first direction; the product 900 is adapted to abut against the first arc segment 210 under the conveying of the conveying surface 110, and rotate along the abutment point between the first arc segment 210 and the product 900 until the product 900 disengages from the first arc segment 210.

[0020] According to the conveying device of this utility model embodiment, the product 900 is placed on the conveying surface 110 and moves along the first direction (X direction in the figure). During the conveying process, the product 900 abuts against the first arc-shaped segment 210. Figure 1 The lower half of the dotted line shown is blocked by the first arc segment 210, while the upper half continues to be conveyed by the conveying surface 110. The product 900 will rotate around the contact point between itself and the first arc segment 210. As the product 900 is conveyed, the contact point gradually moves along the first arc segment 210 until the product 900 completely leaves the first arc segment 210 and stops rotating. It then continues to be conveyed by the conveying surface 110 while maintaining the angle after rotation.

[0021] According to the conveying device of this utility model embodiment, the automatic rotation of the product 900 is achieved by setting the first arc segment 210 of the first guide member 200 to abut against the product 900. There is no need to set up additional robotic arms, sensors, etc. While meeting the rotation requirements of the product 900, it not only ensures the conveying rhythm of the product 900, but also reduces the design and manufacturing cost of the conveying device.

[0022] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 100 can be a conveyor belt, multiple conveying rollers, etc., which can form a conveying surface 110, and the conveying surface 110 and the product 900 can have a certain friction.

[0023] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the first guide member 200 also includes a first inclined section 220, the extension direction of the first inclined section 220 is set at an acute angle to the first direction, and the first inclined section 220 is connected to the end end of the first arc-shaped section 210; the side of the product 900 is adapted to move laterally along the first inclined section 220 under the conveying of the conveying surface 110, and the side of the product 900 can rotate around the end end of the first inclined section 220 until the product 900 is disengaged from the first inclined section 220.

[0024] In this embodiment, the product 900 abuts against the first arc segment 210 and rotates until the product 900 abuts against the first inclined segment 220, and moves along the extension direction of the first inclined segment 220 to adjust the position of the product 900 on the conveying surface 110 (i.e., the height in the Y direction shown in the figure). When the product 900 leaves the end of the first inclined segment 220, it rotates around the end until it completely leaves the first inclined segment 220, and continues to be conveyed by the conveying surface 110 while maintaining the angle after rotation.

[0025] In this embodiment, by setting the first inclined section 220 to be adjusted perpendicular to the first direction, the relative position of the product 900 and the conveying surface 110 is adjusted to meet different conveying requirements.

[0026] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the first guide member 200 also includes a first straight segment 230, the extension direction of the first straight segment 230 is parallel to the first direction, and the first straight segment 230 is connected to the end of the first inclined segment 220; the side of the product 900 is adapted to rotate around the end of the first inclined segment 220 and abut against the first straight segment 230 under the conveying of the conveying surface 110.

[0027] In this embodiment, the product 900 moves along the first inclined section 220, and rotates around the end of the first inclined section 220 while disengaging from the first inclined section 220, until it comes into contact with the first straight section 230, and is conveyed along the extension direction of the first straight section 230.

[0028] The first straight segment 230 ensures that each rotated product 900 is arranged at intervals along the first direction, guaranteeing that the final conveying direction of the product 900 coincides with the first direction.

[0029] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the conveying device also includes a second guide 300, which is disposed opposite to the first guide 200 on both sides of the conveying mechanism 100. The second guide 300 includes a second straight segment 310, which is parallel to the first straight segment 230. The second straight segment 310 and the first straight segment 230 are sandwiched together to form a guide groove for guiding the product 900.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second guide member 300 and the first guide member 200 form a guide groove extending along the first direction, ensuring that the product 900 entering the first straight section 230 can be stably conveyed along the first direction.

[0031] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1As shown, the second guide member 300 also includes a fixed seat 320 and a second inclined section 330. The fixed seat 320 is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism 100. The second inclined section 330 extends obliquely from the fixed seat 320 toward the center of the conveying mechanism 100 along the first direction. The second inclined section 330 connects the fixed seat 320 and the second straight section 310. The second inclined section 330 is made of elastic material.

[0032] In this embodiment, by setting an elastic second inclined section 330, it is ensured that the second straight section 310 can press the product 900 against and adhere to the first straight section 230, ensuring that the product 900 is disengaged from the first guide member 200 along the first direction; and the rebound of the second inclined section 330 drives the second straight section 310 to move, effectively avoiding the blockage of the product 900 in the guide groove.

[0033] In this embodiment, the elastic material can be plastic, metal (steel, iron, copper, etc.), as long as it has the ability to deform elastically.

[0034] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the conveying device also includes an elastic reset member (not shown in the figure), and the second straight segment 310 can be reset under the action of the elastic reset member.

[0035] In this embodiment, the second straight segment 310 can also press the product 900 against the first straight segment 230 under the elastic force of the elastic reset member, ensuring that the product 900 is conveyed along the first direction.

[0036] In this embodiment, the elastic reset element can be a linear spring, a torsion spring, a silicone pad, etc.

[0037] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the first guide member 200 is provided with a connecting hole, and the conveying mechanism 100 is provided with a plurality of threaded holes 120 corresponding to the connecting hole. The threaded holes 120 are arranged sequentially along a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to adjust the position of the first guide member 200 relative to the conveying surface 110 by connecting the connecting hole with different threaded holes 120.

[0038] In this embodiment, by connecting the connecting hole on the first guide member 200 with the threaded holes 120 at different heights along the Y direction, the position of the product 900 relative to the conveying surface 110 along the Y direction after it leaves the first guide member 200 is adjusted; and when the conveying device is provided with the second guide member 300, it is convenient to adjust the width of the guide groove between the first straight segment 230 and the second straight segment 310 to adapt to products 900 of different sizes.

[0039] In other embodiments, the second guide member 300 may also be configured with the same structure as the first guide member 200 for adjusting the installation position.

[0040] On the other hand, this utility model embodiment also provides an automated device, including the conveying device as described in the above embodiment.

[0041] 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 conveying device, characterized in that, include: The conveying mechanism (100) is provided with a conveying surface (110) which is adapted to carry and convey products (900) in a first direction. A first guide member (200) is disposed on one side of the conveying surface (110). The first guide member (200) includes a first arc segment (210). The first arc segment (210) is adapted to abut against the side of the product (900). The arc center of the first arc segment (210) is opposite to the product (900). The arc center and the starting position of the first arc segment (210) that initially abuts against the product (900) are both located on the same side of the first axis of symmetry of the product (900). The first axis of symmetry is parallel to the first direction. The product (900) is adapted to abut against the first arc segment (210) under the conveying of the conveying surface (110) and rotate along the contact point between the first arc segment (210) and the product (900) until the product (900) is disengaged from the first arc segment (210).

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide (200) further includes a first inclined section (220), the extension direction of the first inclined section (220) is set at an acute angle to the first direction, and the first inclined section (220) is connected to the end of the first arc-shaped section (210); The side of the product (900) is adapted to move laterally along the first inclined section (220) under the conveying of the conveying surface (110), and the side of the product (900) is able to rotate around the end of the first inclined section (220) until the product (900) is removed from the first inclined section (220).

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide (200) further includes a first straight segment (230), the extension direction of the first straight segment (230) is parallel to the first direction, and the first straight segment (230) is connected to the end of the first inclined segment (220); The side of the product (900) is adapted to rotate around the end of the first inclined section (220) and abut against the first straight section (230) under the conveying of the conveying surface (110).

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying device further includes a second guide (300), which is disposed opposite to the first guide (200) on both sides of the conveying mechanism (100). The second guide (300) includes a second straight segment (310), which is parallel to the first straight segment (230). The second straight segment (310) and the first straight segment (230) are sandwiched to form a guide groove for guiding the product (900).

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second guide (300) further includes a fixed seat (320) and a second inclined section (330). The fixed seat (320) is disposed on one side of the conveying mechanism (100). The second inclined section (330) extends obliquely from the fixed seat (320) toward the center of the conveying mechanism (100) along the first direction. The second inclined section (330) connects the fixed seat (320) and the second straight section (310). The second inclined section (330) is made of elastic material.

6. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying device also includes an elastic reset member, and the second straight segment (310) can be reset under the action of the elastic reset member.

7. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first guide (200) is provided with a connecting hole, and the conveying mechanism (100) is provided with a plurality of threaded holes (120) corresponding to the connecting hole. The threaded holes (120) are arranged sequentially along the first direction perpendicular to the first direction, so as to adjust the position of the first guide (200) relative to the conveying surface (110) by connecting the different threaded holes (120) with the connecting hole.

8. An automated device, characterized in that, Includes the conveying device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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