A feed device for a production site

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of replenishment devices of production site, including transport box, frame, conveying component, sensor, first electronic tag, second electronic tag, controller, host computer, router and client, transport box is used to store material, frame includes the feeding end and the discharging end of opposite arrangement, conveying component is installed on frame, for conveying transport box from feeding end to discharging end, multiple sensors are sequentially arranged along the conveying direction of conveying component, for detecting transport box on conveying component, first electronic tag is arranged in the feeding end of frame, second electronic tag is arranged in the discharging end of frame, controller is electrically connected with multiple sensors, host computer is electrically connected with controller, first electronic tag and second electronic tag are all connected with host computer communication by router, client is electrically connected with host computer.The utility model can solve the problem that material shortage is not timely found caused by artificial observation material balance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material replenishment devices, and in particular to a material replenishment device for a production site. Background Technology

[0002] In modern manufacturing production sites, the timeliness and accuracy of material supply directly impact production efficiency, product quality, and production cost control. This is especially true in areas with high requirements for material flow speed and precision, such as automated production lines, electronic component assembly, and automotive parts processing. Material replenishment has become a crucial link in the production process. With the expansion of production scale and the diversification of product categories, the types of materials required on the production site are increasing, and the rate of material consumption is accelerating. Traditional material replenishment methods are gradually revealing many insurmountable shortcomings, failing to meet the high-efficiency and precision demands of modern production.

[0003] Traditional material replenishment operations on production lines largely rely on manual labor. The typical process involves operators visually observing or relying on experience to determine material availability. When a shortage is detected, they manually fill out a replenishment request form. After review by the shift leader, the material handler takes the form to the warehouse to retrieve the materials and then delivers them to the corresponding workstation on the production line. This manually-driven replenishment model has significant drawbacks: First, the replenishment process depends on manual observation, making it prone to delays in detecting shortages due to operator negligence or experience bias, leading to production line shutdowns and severely impacting production progress. Second, the entire process—requiring, reviewing, retrieving, and transporting materials—requires manual intervention, which is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors such as incorrect requisition, omissions, and material damage, reducing replenishment accuracy and increasing labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a material replenishment device for the production site, which can solve the problem of untimely detection of material shortage caused by manual observation of material balance, and improve the accuracy of replenishment and reduce labor costs.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: A material replenishment device for a production site includes a transport box for storing materials, comprising: A frame, the frame including a loading end and a unloading end disposed opposite to each other; A conveying assembly, mounted on the frame, is used to convey the transport box from the loading end to the unloading end; Sensors, a plurality of said sensors are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of said conveying assembly, for detecting transport boxes on said conveying assembly; The first electronic tag is disposed at the loading end of the frame; A second electronic tag is disposed at the unloading end of the frame; A controller, which is electrically connected to the plurality of said sensors; The host computer is electrically connected to the controller; The router connects both the first and second electronic tags to the host computer. The client is electrically connected to the host computer.

[0006] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes multiple conveying lines, each conveying line including multiple conveying tracks, which are arranged side-by-side on the frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying track is inclined to the horizontal plane, and in the vertical direction, the end of the conveying track near the loading end is higher than the end of the conveying track near the unloading end; The conveying track includes multiple rollers arranged sequentially along the axis of the conveying track. The rollers are used to convey the transport box, which moves along the axis of the conveying track under the action of gravity.

[0008] Furthermore, multiple first electronic tags are configured in one-to-one correspondence with multiple conveyor lines, and multiple second electronic tags are configured in one-to-one correspondence with multiple conveyor lines; Multiple sensors are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and the sensors are located between the connected conveyor tracks.

[0009] Furthermore, the frame includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam, both of which are perpendicular to the axial direction of the conveying track. The first crossbeam is located at the loading end of the frame, and the second crossbeam is located at the unloading end of the frame. The two ends of the conveying track are respectively fixed to the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam.

[0010] Furthermore, hooks are provided at both ends of the conveying track, and the hooks are fixed to the first crossbeam / second crossbeam.

[0011] Furthermore, the hook includes a housing, a connecting plate connected to the housing, a first folded portion formed by folding the connecting plate, and a second folded portion formed by folding the first folded portion. The housing is fitted to the end of the conveying track, and a slot is formed between the connecting plate, the first folded portion, and the second folded portion to engage with the first crossbeam / second crossbeam.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting groove is formed on the housing, and the end of the conveying track is inserted into the mounting groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a partition railing is provided between adjacent conveyor lines to separate the transport boxes on adjacent conveyor lines.

[0014] Furthermore, the host computer and the router are respectively installed on the top of the frame; A switch and a master station are also installed on the top of the frame, with the switch electrically connected between the master station and the controller; The frame is equipped with a slave station that is electrically connected to the master station at the position corresponding to the conveying component, and the slave station is also electrically connected to multiple sensors.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: This application not only replaces traditional manual operation by automatically conveying materials through conveying components and exchanging information with electronic tags and a host computer, thus reducing human intervention and improving material replenishment efficiency, but also uses multiple sensors 300 in collaboration with the controller and host computer to accurately monitor the material conveying status and material shortages, promptly detecting conveying abnormalities and material shortages to avoid material loss, delays, or waiting for materials at workstations. Furthermore, the application centrally manages information through the host computer and synchronizes it to the client, allowing managers to remotely monitor the situation, quickly respond to material shortage requests, achieve precise scheduling, reduce incorrect or missed replenishment, lower labor costs and labor intensity, avoid material damage caused by manual operation, indirectly reduce production costs, and further improve the level of intelligent management and production continuity on the production site. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the feeding device Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a left view of the feeding device; Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the feeding device Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device; Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the transport track; Figure 6 Exploded view of part of the transport track structure; Figure 7This is a circuit diagram of the feeding device. 1. Transport box; 100. Frame; 110. Loading end; 120. Unloading end; 130. First crossbeam; 140. Second crossbeam; 200. Conveying assembly; 210. Conveying track; 211. Roller; 220. Hook; 221. Housing; 2210. Mounting slot; 222. Connecting plate; 223. First folding part; 224. Second folding part; 225. Card slot; 230. Dividing rail; 300. Sensor; 400. First electronic tag; 500. Second electronic tag; 600. Controller; 610. Switch; 620. Master station; 630. Slave station; 700. Host computer; 800. Router; 900. Client. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The following detailed, non-limiting description of the utility model's technical solution, in conjunction with preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings, is provided. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0018] like Figures 1-7As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a material replenishment device for a production site, comprising a transport box 1, a frame 100, a conveying assembly 200, a sensor 300, a first electronic tag 400, a second electronic tag 500, a controller 600, a host computer 700, a router 800, and a client 900. The transport box 1 is used to store materials. The frame 100 includes a loading end 110 and a unloading end 120 arranged opposite to each other. The conveying assembly 200 is mounted on the frame 100 and is used to convey the transport box 1 from the loading end 110 to the unloading end 120. Multiple sensors... The device 300 is arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 200 and is used to detect the transport box 1 on the conveying assembly 200. The first electronic tag 400 is set at the loading end 110 of the frame 100, and the second electronic tag 500 is set at the unloading end 120 of the frame 100. The controller 600 is electrically connected to multiple sensors 300, and the host computer 700 is electrically connected to the controller 600. The first electronic tag 400 and the second electronic tag 500 are both connected to the host computer 700 through the router 800. The client 900 is electrically connected to the host computer 700. During operation, the operator places the transport box 1 containing materials onto the conveying component 200 at the loading end 110 of the frame 100. At the same time, the operator records the model, quantity, and corresponding workstation information of the materials in the transport box 1 through the first electronic tag 400. This information is transmitted to the host computer 700 for storage via the router 800. Subsequently, the transport box 1 moves from the loading end 110 to the loading end 120 under the action of the conveying component 200. During the movement, it passes through multiple sensors 300 in sequence. The sensors 300 detect the position signal of the transport box 1 in real time and transmit it to the controller 600. The controller 600 processes the position information and feeds it back to the host computer 700. When it detects that there is a shortage of transport box 1 (i.e., material shortage) at the corresponding workstation or on the conveying path, it immediately transmits the material shortage signal to the controller 600. The controller 600 quickly feeds back the material shortage information to the host computer 700. The host computer 700 simultaneously triggers a material replenishment reminder and pushes the information to the client 900 so that the management personnel can arrange material replenishment in a timely manner. In addition, material shortages can also be detected manually by pressing the buttons on the first electronic tag 400 / second electronic tag 500 to send a material shortage signal to the controller 600. The controller 600 quickly feeds back the material shortage information to the host computer 700. When the transport box 1 arrives at the unloading end 120, the second electronic tag 500 reads its information and uploads it to the host computer 700 again to complete the closed-loop confirmation of the conveying process. The host computer 700 synchronously updates the material replenishment status to the client 900 for management personnel to view and schedule.This process not only automatically conveys materials through the conveying component 200 and interacts with the host computer via electronic tags, replacing traditional manual operation and reducing human intervention to improve replenishment efficiency, but also uses multiple sensors 300 in collaboration with the controller and host computer to accurately monitor the material conveying status and material shortages, promptly detecting conveying anomalies and material shortages to avoid material loss, delays, or waiting for materials at workstations. Furthermore, the host computer centrally manages information and synchronizes it to the client, allowing managers to remotely monitor the situation, quickly respond to material shortage requests, achieve precise scheduling, reduce incorrect or missed replenishment, lower labor costs and labor intensity, avoid material damage caused by manual operation, indirectly reduce production costs, and further improve the level of intelligent management and production continuity on the production site.

[0019] In this embodiment, reference Figure 1 The host computer 700 and the router 800 are respectively installed on the top of the frame 100. The top of the frame 100 is also equipped with a switch 610 and a master station 620. The switch 610 is electrically connected between the master station 620 and the controller 600. The frame 100 is equipped with a slave station 630 that is electrically connected to the master station 620 at the position corresponding to the transmission component 200. The slave station 630 is also electrically connected to multiple sensors 300.

[0020] like Figure 4 The conveying assembly 200 includes multiple conveyor lines, each comprising multiple conveyor tracks 210 arranged side-by-side on the frame 100. Multiple conveyor lines can simultaneously transport different types of materials; for example, one line can transport electronic components while another transports assembly parts, eliminating the need to wait for a single line to finish before changing materials, significantly improving replenishment efficiency. In this embodiment, the conveyor lines may include two or three conveyor tracks 210. If the transport box 1 is narrow, a conveyor line consisting of two conveyor tracks 210 can be used; if the transport box 1 is wide, a conveyor line consisting of three or more conveyor tracks 210 can be used.

[0021] In this embodiment, multiple first electronic tags 400 are correspondingly set to multiple conveyor lines, and multiple second electronic tags 500 are correspondingly set to multiple conveyor lines. Multiple sensors 300 are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveyor lines, and the sensors 300 are located between connected conveyor tracks 210. Each first electronic tag 400 at the loading end 110 corresponds to one conveyor line, and the conveying path can be accurately matched when recording material information. For example, material for conveyor line A is recorded using tag A, and it will not be confused with material for conveyor line B. The second electronic tags 500 at the unloading end 120 read the information, which can quickly confirm whether the material for each conveyor line has been delivered, avoiding misreceipt or omission. The sensors 300 are arranged along the conveying direction, which can track the position of the transport box 1 throughout the entire process. For example, the position of the transport box 1 can be monitored in real time when it just passes the first sensor or is about to reach the second sensor. Moreover, the sensors are located between adjacent tracks and will not be blocked by the tracks or transport boxes, making the detection more sensitive. Even if the transport box is slightly offset, the signal can be accurately captured, avoiding conveying abnormalities caused by missed detection.

[0022] like Figure 2 As shown, the conveyor track 210 is inclined to the horizontal plane. In the vertical direction, the end of the conveyor track 210 near the loading end 110 is higher than the end of the conveyor track 210 near the unloading end 120. Further reference. Figure 5 The conveying track 210 includes multiple rollers 211 arranged sequentially along the axis of the conveying track 210. The rollers 211 are used to convey the transport box 1, which moves along the axis of the conveying track 210 under the action of gravity. The end of the conveying track 210 near the loading end 110 is vertically higher than the unloading end 120. The multiple rollers 211 arranged sequentially along the axis of the conveying track 210 can automatically move the transport box 1 to the unloading end 120 by gravity without the need for an additional motor, reducing equipment energy consumption and subsequent maintenance costs, avoiding conveying interruptions caused by motor failure, and ensuring the stability of the replenishment process. On the other hand, the rollers 211 convert the sliding friction between the transport box 1 and the conveying track 210 into rolling friction, greatly reducing the frictional resistance and collision loss between the two, making the transport box 1 move more smoothly and avoiding jamming.

[0023] like Figure 4As shown, the frame 100 includes a first crossbeam 130 and a second crossbeam 140. Both the first crossbeam 130 and the second crossbeam 140 are perpendicular to the axis of the conveying track 210. The first crossbeam 130 is located at the loading end 110 of the frame 100, and the second crossbeam 140 is located at the unloading end 120 of the frame 100. The two ends of the conveying track 210 are respectively fixed to the first crossbeam 130 and the second crossbeam 140. The first crossbeam 130 and the second crossbeam 140 provide stable support for the conveying track 210, preventing the conveying track 210 from shifting or loosening due to the weight of the material or long-term use, ensuring the stability of the track's tilt angle, and ensuring the gravity conveying effect. At the same time, the layout of the first crossbeam 130 and the second crossbeam 140 perpendicular to the track axis makes the installation position of multiple tracks more regular, which is convenient for later maintenance or replacement of the tracks.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, hooks 220 are provided at both ends of the conveying track 210. The hooks 220 are fixed on the first crossbeam 130 / second crossbeam 140, and the position of the hooks 220 can be adjusted along the axial direction of the first crossbeam 130 / second crossbeam 140 to adjust the spacing between different conveying tracks 210. Furthermore, the hooks 220 can be further fixed to the first crossbeam 130 / second crossbeam 140 by screws.

[0025] Further reference Figure 6 The hook 220 includes a housing 221, a connecting plate 222 connected to the housing 221, a first folded portion 223 formed by folding the connecting plate 222, and a second folded portion 224 formed by folding the first folded portion 223. The housing 221 is fitted to the end of the conveying track 210. A slot 225 is formed between the connecting plate 222, the first folded portion 223, and the second folded portion 224 to engage with the first crossbeam 130 / second crossbeam 140. An installation groove 2210 is formed on the housing 221, and the end of the conveying track 210 is inserted into the installation groove 2210. This folded slot structure not only eliminates the need for additional welding or bolt fixing, simplifying the installation process and improving assembly efficiency, but also enhances the engagement stability between the hook and the crossbeam through a multi-segment folded rigid structure, reducing the risk of detachment due to vibration during long-term use. Meanwhile, the modular design of hook 220 makes the disassembly and maintenance of conveyor rail 210 more convenient. If a hook is damaged, only the corresponding part needs to be replaced, without disassembling the entire rail, which reduces maintenance and time costs. In addition, the mating design of mounting groove 2210 and the end of conveyor rail 210, and the snap-fit ​​design of slot 225 and crossbeam together ensure the levelness and positional accuracy of the conveyor rail after installation, providing structural guarantee for the stability of subsequent material conveying.

[0026] like Figure 4As shown, a separator 230 is provided between adjacent conveyor lines to separate the transport boxes 1 on adjacent conveyor lines. In addition, the separator 230 can also limit the two sides of the transport box 1 to prevent the transport box 1 from deviating from the corresponding conveyor line during transportation.

[0027] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A material replenishment device for a production site, comprising a transport box (1) for storing materials, characterized in that, include: The frame (100) includes a loading end (110) and a unloading end (120) disposed opposite to each other. A conveying assembly (200) is mounted on the frame (100) for conveying the transport box (1) from the loading end (110) to the unloading end (120). Sensors (300), a plurality of said sensors (300) are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of said conveying assembly (200) for detecting transport boxes (1) on said conveying assembly (200). The first electronic tag (400) is disposed at the loading end (110) of the frame (100). The second electronic tag (500) is disposed at the unloading end (120) of the frame (100). A controller (600) is electrically connected to a plurality of the sensors (300); A host computer (700) is electrically connected to the controller (600); The router (800) and the first electronic tag (400) and the second electronic tag (500) are both connected to the host computer (700) through the router (800); The client (900) is electrically connected to the host computer (700).

2. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (200) includes multiple conveying lines, each conveying line including multiple conveying tracks (210), which are arranged side by side on the frame (100).

3. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying track (210) is inclined to the horizontal plane. In the vertical direction, the end of the conveying track (210) near the loading end (110) is higher than the end of the conveying track (210) near the unloading end (120). The conveying track (210) includes a plurality of rollers (211) arranged sequentially along the axial direction of the conveying track (210). The rollers (211) are used to convey the transport box (1). The transport box (1) moves along the axial direction of the conveying track (210) under the action of gravity.

4. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple first electronic tags (400) are configured one-to-one with multiple conveyor lines, and multiple second electronic tags (500) are configured one-to-one with multiple conveyor lines; Multiple sensors (300) are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and the sensors (300) are located between the connected conveyor tracks (210).

5. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (100) includes a first crossbeam (130) and a second crossbeam (140). Both the first crossbeam (130) and the second crossbeam (140) are perpendicular to the axis of the conveying track (210). The first crossbeam (130) is located at the loading end (110) of the frame (100), and the second crossbeam (140) is located at the unloading end (120) of the frame (100). The two ends of the conveying track (210) are respectively fixed on the first crossbeam (130) and the second crossbeam (140).

6. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both ends of the conveying track (210) are provided with hooks (220), and the hooks (220) are fixed on the first crossbeam (130) / the second crossbeam (140).

7. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hook (220) includes a housing (221), a connecting plate (222) connected to the housing (221), a first folded portion (223) formed by folding the connecting plate (222), and a second folded portion (224) formed by folding the first folded portion (223). The housing (221) is fitted to the end of the conveying track (210). A slot (225) is formed between the connecting plate (222), the first folded portion (223), and the second folded portion (224) to engage with the first crossbeam (130) / the second crossbeam (140).

8. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing (221) has an installation groove (2210) formed therein, and the end of the conveying track (210) is inserted into the installation groove (2210).

9. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 2, characterized in that, A separator (230) is provided between adjacent conveyor lines to separate the transport boxes (1) on adjacent conveyor lines.

10. The material replenishment device for the production site according to claim 1, characterized in that, The host computer (700) and the router (800) are respectively installed on the top of the frame (100); A switch (610) and a master station (620) are also installed on the top of the frame (100), and the switch (610) is electrically connected between the master station (620) and the controller (600); The frame (100) is equipped with a slave station (630) electrically connected to the master station (620) at the position corresponding to the conveying assembly (200), and the slave station (630) is also electrically connected to multiple sensors (300).

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