Vertical conveying and sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to industrial automation conveying and sorting technical field, a kind of vertical conveying sorting equipment, including pedestal, its upper portion is provided with slewing support bearing;First driving device, installation in the pedestal, for driving the rotation of the outer ring of slewing support bearing;Carrying tray, setting on the upper portion of the pedestal and by slewing support bearing rotation is driven;Multiple sorting components, circumferentially uniform interval is arranged on the upper portion of the carrying tray, the sorting component includes stand, setting in the lifting drive mechanism of stand, the plate seat vertically lifted by the lifting drive mechanism drive is driven, and the conveying belt is set on the plate seat;Frame, around the pedestal arrangement;Multiple storage components, interval is set on the upper portion of the frame, and the storage component includes rack and multiple material boxes being arranged on the rack in vertical direction;Wherein, the number of sorting components is more than the storage component one.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial automation conveying and sorting technology, specifically a vertical conveying and sorting equipment, which is suitable for automatic classification, sorting and storage of various types and models of workpieces, especially suitable for sorting and stacking at the end of the production line of small and medium-sized workpieces such as sheet metal parts. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, especially in the processing of sheet metal parts and components in small batches with diverse product types, workpiece sorting and storage are crucial factors affecting overall production efficiency. Currently, common sorting methods rely primarily on manual operation or semi-automated equipment. For example, operators manually sort and label workpieces according to their type and place them in designated shelves or crates; or semi-automatic handling machinery assists in some stacking operations.

[0003] However, existing technologies have the following problems and drawbacks in practical applications: 1. Low sorting efficiency and high labor costs: Relying on manual sorting is not only slow, but also prone to errors due to fatigue or misjudgment, requiring repeated checking and adjustment, which significantly increases time and labor costs and is difficult to adapt to the pace of modern high-speed production.

[0004] 2. Insufficient automation and poor flexibility: Existing semi-automatic equipment can usually only achieve simple handling or fixed-point placement, and cannot achieve precise positioning and automatic classification of workpieces in the vertical and horizontal directions. During the sorting process, manual intervention is still required to adjust the position of workpieces or change sorting targets, which cannot achieve truly fully automated sorting and storage.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a vertical conveying and sorting equipment that can achieve fully automated, high-precision sorting and has good adaptability and stability to solve the shortcomings of the existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0006] In order to overcome the problems of low efficiency caused by manual workpiece sorting in the existing technology, as well as the lack of automation equipment and the inability to achieve precise spatial positioning and automatic classification and storage, this utility model provides a vertical conveying and sorting device. By setting up a rotary mechanism and a sorting component that can be lifted and conveyed, and in conjunction with an electronic control system, the device can accurately position the workpiece in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby achieving fully automatic and efficient workpiece classification, sorting and storage.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a vertical conveying and sorting device, including a base with a slewing support bearing on its upper part; a first driving device installed on the base for driving the outer ring of the slewing support bearing to rotate; a carrier tray disposed on the upper part of the base and driven to rotate by the slewing support bearing; and multiple sorting components evenly spaced around the upper part of the carrier tray. Each sorting component includes a column, a lifting drive mechanism disposed on the column, a plate seat driven by the lifting drive mechanism to perform vertical lifting, and a plate seat disposed on the plate seat. A conveyor belt on the base; a frame arranged around the base; multiple storage assemblies spaced apart on the upper part of the frame, each storage assembly including a rack and multiple material frames arranged vertically on the rack; wherein the number of sorting assemblies is one more than the number of storage assemblies; an electrical control system configured to control the first drive device to adjust the rotational position of the carrier tray, and to control the lifting drive mechanism and the conveyor belt, so that the sorting assembly receiving the sorted workpieces can align with the target material frame through horizontal rotation and vertical lifting, and transport the workpieces into the material frame.

[0008] The aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment includes a first driving device comprising a first motor mounted below the base and a gear keyed to the output end of the first motor, the gear meshing with the outer ring of the slewing support bearing.

[0009] The vertical conveying and sorting equipment described above includes a lifting drive mechanism comprising: pulleys spaced apart at both ends of the column; a toothed belt wound around the pulleys; and a second motor for driving one of the pulleys to rotate; the plate base is fixedly connected to the toothed belt via a clamping mechanism.

[0010] The aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment also includes a tension adjustment mechanism, which includes a wheel frame mounted on a column and at least one tension wheel mounted on the wheel frame. The toothed belt passes around the tension wheel, and the position of at least one tension wheel is adjustable.

[0011] In the aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment, there are two tensioning wheels, one of which is connected to the wheel frame via a swivel bolt.

[0012] In the aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment, the plate base is connected to the column via a linear guide mechanism. The linear guide mechanism includes a slide rail disposed on the column and a slider disposed on the plate base and adapted to the slide rail.

[0013] In the aforementioned vertical conveyor sorting equipment, a baffle is provided on the upper part of the conveyor belt, and the baffle has a structure with three sides enclosed and one side open.

[0014] The aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment further includes a trough disposed on the upper part of the frame and facing the material frame. The trough is arranged at an incline to guide the workpiece into the material frame.

[0015] In the aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment, the electrical control system is configured to convert the position information of different storage components into the number of rotations of the first drive device, and control the lifting position of the lifting drive mechanism according to the model of the workpiece.

[0016] In the aforementioned vertical conveying and sorting equipment, multiple material frames on the same material rack are used to store workpieces of the same type but different models, while different material racks are used to store workpieces of different types.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By setting up a rotary structure and a sorting component that can be lifted and conveyed, the automatic positioning and conveying of workpieces in the horizontal and vertical directions are realized, which significantly improves sorting efficiency and automation.

[0018] 2. By utilizing the coordinated layout of sorting and storage components in terms of quantity and space, and combined with the precise control of the electronic control system, accurate and automatic classification and storage of different types and models of workpieces are achieved.

[0019] 3. The equipment has a compact overall structure, runs smoothly and reliably, effectively reduces labor costs and labor intensity, and is suitable for modern flexible production needs of multiple varieties and small batches. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and examples.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the carrier tray and sorting assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the slewing support bearing and carrier structure in an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting component structure in an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material storage assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Slewing support bearing; 3. Carrier tray; 4. Sorting assembly; 401. Column; 402. Pulley; 403. Toothed belt; 404. Tensioner; 405. Wheel frame; 406. Second motor; 407. Slide rail; 408. Slider; 409. Plate holder; 410. Conveyor belt; 411. Baffle; 5. Frame; 6. Storage assembly; 61. Hopper; 62. Material rack; 63. Material frame. Detailed Implementation

[0027] This application relates to a vertical conveyor sorting device, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, this vertical conveying and sorting equipment mainly consists of a base 1, a slewing bearing 2, a carrier plate 3, a sorting assembly 4, a frame 5, and a storage assembly 6. The base 1 serves as the basic support component, and the slewing bearing 2 is installed in the center of its upper part. The inner ring of the slewing bearing 2 is securely connected to the base 1 by bolts. On one side of the slewing bearing 2, a gear is provided that meshes with its outer ring. A first motor connected to the gear key is installed below the base 1. The first motor drives the gear to rotate, thereby driving the outer ring of the slewing bearing 2 to rotate.

[0028] The carrier tray 3 is arranged on the upper part of the base 1 and serves as a load-bearing component. Multiple sorting components 4 are evenly and spaced on the upper part of the carrier tray 3. These sorting components 4 have vertical lifting and conveying capabilities. The frame 5 is arranged around the outside of the base 1 to provide vertical support for the equipment. Storage components 6 corresponding to the sorting components 4 are arranged at intervals on the upper part of the frame 5. It is worth noting that there is one more sorting component 4 than storage component 6. The extra sorting component 4 is specifically used to receive the sorted workpieces so that the workpieces can be accurately placed into the corresponding storage component 6 later.

[0029] The sorting assembly 4 includes a column 401, pulleys 402, toothed belts 403, tension pulleys 404, wheel frames 405, a second motor 406, a slide rail 407, a slider 408, a plate base 409, a conveyor belt 410, and a baffle 411. The column 401 is vertically installed on the upper edge of the carrier 3 and is firmly connected to the carrier 3 by bolts, providing a stable support structure for the entire sorting assembly 4. At both ends of the column 401 along its length, pulleys 402 are spaced apart and connected by bearing seats. Toothed belts 403 are wound around the outside of the pulleys 402. The toothed belts 403 serve as power transmission components to drive the plate base 409 to move up and down. The wheel frame 405 is arranged on one side of the column 401 and is connected to the column 401 by bolts. Two sets of tensioning rollers 404 are spaced apart on the upper part of the wheel frame 405. One set of tensioning rollers 404 is rotatably connected to the wheel frame 405 via bearings, and the other set of tensioning rollers 404 is connected to the wheel frame 405 via a swivel bolt. By rotating the swivel bolt, the distance between the two tensioning rollers 404 can be adjusted. The toothed belt 403 passes through these two tensioning rollers 404, thereby realizing the tension adjustment operation of the toothed belt 403, ensuring that the toothed belt 403 maintains a suitable tension during transmission and avoiding slippage. The second motor 406 is installed on one side of the wheel frame 405, and its output end is keyed to a pulley 402 that drives the toothed belt 403 to rotate. After the second motor 406 is started, it drives the pulley 402 connected to it to rotate, thereby driving the toothed belt 403 to rotate.

[0030] The plate base 409 is located on the upper part of the column 401 near the storage assembly 6. A clamping plate is provided on the back of the plate base 409 to hold and fix the toothed belt 403. The clamping plate's tightness can be adjusted by bolts. When the toothed belt 403 is driven by the second motor 406, it drives the plate base 409 to move vertically up and down along the surface of the column 401. To improve the stability of the plate base 409 during the lifting process, slide rails 407 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper part of the column 401 along its length. The slide rails 407 are connected to the column 401 by bolts. Symmetrically arranged on the upper part of the plate base 409 are adapted to the slide rails 407. The slider 408 is equipped with a linear reciprocating slide along the surface of the slide rail 407. This structure effectively reduces the shaking during the lifting and lowering of the plate base 409 and ensures the smoothness of the movement. The plate base 409 is equipped with a motor-driven conveyor belt 410. A baffle 411 with three sides enclosed and one side open is added to the upper part of the conveyor belt 410. When receiving and sorting workpieces, the conveyor belt 410 rotates towards the column 401 to transport the workpieces to the upper rear position of the conveyor belt 410. At this time, the baffle 411 plays a blocking and limiting role to prevent the workpieces from slipping off the conveyor belt 410.

[0031] The storage assembly 6 includes a hopper 61, a rack 62, and a frame 63. The rack 62 is located on the outside of the frame 5 and extends vertically upward. Multiple frames 63 for storing workpieces are arranged vertically at intervals on the upper part of the rack 62. The frames 63 on the same rack 62 are used to store workpieces of the same type but different models, while the multiple racks 62 are used to store different types of workpieces, thus realizing the classified storage of workpieces. The hopper 61 is arranged on the upper part of the frame 5, facing the frame 63. The hopper 61 is arranged at an incline. When a workpiece falls into the hopper 61, it can roll into the frame 63 under its own gravity, thus completing the storage of the workpiece.

[0032] The equipment's workflow is as follows: An additional sorting component 4 receives the workpieces to be sorted. At this time, the conveyor belt 410 rotates towards the column 401, transporting the workpieces to the upper rear position of the conveyor belt 410, where the position is restricted by the baffle 411. According to the type of workpiece to be sorted, the electrical control system controls the first motor to start, driving the slewing support bearing 2 to rotate. This, in turn, changes the position of the sorting component 4 and the corresponding storage component 6 above it with the help of the carrier plate 3. When the sorting component 4 rotates horizontally to the position of the corresponding storage component 6, the electrical control system controls the second motor 406 to drive the plate seat 409 to make vertical position adjustments according to the workpiece model, so that the conveyor belt 410 can find the corresponding material frame 63. After the position is adjusted, the conveyor belt 410 moves away from the column 401, transporting the workpieces above it into the material frame 63, completing the workpiece sorting and storage operation.

[0033] The electrical control system of this equipment is responsible for controlling the rotation number and angle of the first motor and the second motor 406. The position information of the storage components 6 at different locations can be pre-entered into the electrical control system. The system converts this position information into the number of rotations of the motor, the incoming material type and model of the workpiece. The sorting parameters of the electrical control system can be manually entered or received from the previous process. It should be noted that the workpieces to be sorted each time must be of the same type and model. That is, the workpieces placed individually on each conveyor belt 410 must be the same workpieces, but the workpieces on adjacent conveyor belts 410 can be different workpieces. The equipment of this application is mainly used for the classification, sorting and storage of workpieces of different models, rather than the selection operation of mixed workpieces of different models.

[0034] During the sheet metal parts manufacturing process, due to diverse customer needs, various types and models of workpieces are often required. The sorting and storage of a large number of different types and models of workpieces has become a problem. Existing technologies usually rely on manual sorting and labeling before placing them on shelves, or semi-automatic handling machinery for stacking operations. It is difficult to achieve fully automated mechanical sorting and stacking. However, this vertical conveyor sorting equipment, through the above-mentioned structure and workflow, achieves fully automated workpiece sorting and storage, which greatly improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, and has significant application advantages.

[0035] The above content details the specific implementation method of this vertical conveyor sorting equipment, covering the structure, working principle and overall workflow of each component of the equipment, and also explains the control method of the electrical control system and the application scenarios and advantages of the equipment.

Claims

1. A vertical conveying and sorting device, characterized in that: include The base has a slewing bearing installed on its upper part; A first driving device is installed on the base and is used to drive the outer ring of the slewing support bearing to rotate. A carrier disk is disposed on the upper part of the base and is driven to rotate by the slewing support bearing; Multiple sorting components are evenly spaced around the upper part of the carrier. Each sorting component includes a column, a lifting drive mechanism mounted on the column, a plate seat driven by the lifting drive mechanism to move vertically, and a conveyor belt mounted on the plate seat. The frame is arranged around the base; Multiple material storage components are spaced apart on the upper part of the frame. Each material storage component includes a material rack and multiple material frames arranged vertically on the material rack. The number of sorting components is one more than the number of storage components; The electronic control system is configured to control the first drive device to adjust the rotational position of the carrier tray, and to control the lifting drive mechanism and the conveyor belt, so that the sorting assembly receiving the sorted workpieces can align with the target frame by horizontal rotation and vertical lifting, and transport the workpieces into the frame.

2. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive device includes a first motor mounted below the base, and a gear keyed to the output end of the first motor, the gear meshing with the outer ring of the slewing support bearing.

3. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism includes: Pullers are spaced apart at both ends of the column; A toothed belt wound around the pulley; And a second motor for driving one of the pulleys to rotate; The plate base is fixedly connected to the toothed belt by a clamping mechanism.

4. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a tension adjustment mechanism, which includes a wheel frame mounted on the column and at least one tension wheel disposed on the wheel frame, the toothed belt passing around the tension wheel, and the position of at least one tension wheel being adjustable.

5. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two tensioning wheels, one of which is connected to the wheel frame by a slip bolt.

6. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plate base is connected to the column via a linear guide mechanism, which includes a slide rail disposed on the column and a slider disposed on the plate base and adapted to the slide rail.

7. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the conveyor belt is provided with a baffle, which has a structure of three sides enclosing and one side opening.

8. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage assembly also includes a trough disposed on the upper part of the frame and facing the material frame, the trough being inclined to guide the workpiece into the material frame.

9. The vertical conveyor sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic control system is configured to convert the position information of different storage components into the number of rotations of the first drive device, and control the lifting position of the lifting drive mechanism according to the model of the workpiece.

10. The vertical conveying and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple racks on the same rack are used to store workpieces of the same type but different models, while different racks are used to store different types of workpieces.

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