A basket tipping conveyor

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of turn over basket conveyor, including rack and the frame body being overturned and being driven by overturning driving mechanism rotationally arranged on rack, the frame body is equipped with the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism parallel with conveying direction;The distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is not less than the height of the transported piece;The conveying passage of the frame body between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism;The frame body is further equipped with the limiting component for preventing the transported piece from falling during overturning process.The transported piece in the frame body is first driven into the conveying passage of frame body by either the first conveying mechanism or the second conveying mechanism, and after the frame body is overturned by 180 degrees, it is not necessary to unload immediately, nor to overturn back to the original position, but to leave the turn over basket conveyor by the other driving mechanism of the above-mentioned first conveying mechanism or the second conveying mechanism, and to realize unloading and other operations at subsequent workstations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of flipping conveyor for frames with openings, and specifically relates to a flipping basket conveyor. Background Technology

[0002] In slaughtering lines and chicken processing lines, after the products are quick-frozen, they need to be unloaded from their boxes and transported to other workstations. Currently, most methods in this field involve manual turning, which is inefficient. Patent CN208761703U discloses a turning device for a material basket, but its structure is relatively complex. It requires a clamp driven by a power mechanism to fix the basket, a turning component to turn the basket, and a swinging mechanism to swing the basket, resulting in high costs. Patent CN218490584U discloses a new energy automatic unloading device, including a frame, a conveying mechanism, and a limiting component. The limiting component prevents the boxes from falling off the frame during rotation without requiring power. However, both of these patents only have a conveying mechanism at the bottom. After the frame is turned 180 degrees, the material needs to be unloaded, and then the frame needs to be turned back to its initial position before transmission can continue and the material can leave from the other side of the frame. Therefore, the upper surface of the frame must have an unloading port, and the bottom of the frame must have a receiving and conveying mechanism. This structure is inflexible and cannot adapt to all working conditions, such as situations where unloading does not need to be done at the frame location but at the front. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This utility model provides a basket-turning conveyor.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved in the following manner: a basket-turning conveyor includes a frame and a frame that is rotatably mounted on the frame and turned by a turning drive mechanism. The frame is provided with a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism with parallel conveying directions. The distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is not less than the height of the conveyed item. The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism form a conveying channel for the frame. The frame is also provided with a limiting component to prevent the conveyed item from falling during the turning process.

[0005] The limiting component includes a limiting member slidably disposed within the conveying channel of the frame. The sliding power of the limiting member is the driving force of the conveyed item's movement before it is flipped. The sliding direction of the limiting member is towards the movement direction of the conveyed item before it is flipped.

[0006] The limiting component includes guide plates fixedly disposed at both ends of the conveying channel of the frame in the width direction; the guide plates are provided with sliding grooves, and the sliding grooves are provided with guide rails; the two ends of the limiting component are slidably connected to the guide rails on the corresponding sides by sliders.

[0007] The distances between the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism and the rotation axis of the frame are equal; the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are driven by their respective drive mechanisms; the gaps on the transmission surfaces of the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are both smaller than the size of the conveyed component and the material inside the conveyed component.

[0008] The distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is slightly greater than the height of the conveyed item.

[0009] The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are both belt conveying mechanisms, respectively arranged on both sides of the conveying channel; each belt conveying mechanism includes an electric roller, a driven roller, and a belt capable of bidirectional transmission wound around the surface of the electric roller and the driven roller.

[0010] The frame includes two parallel side plates, and the ends of the electric roller and the driven roller are respectively rotatably mounted on the corresponding side plates; a guide plate is fixedly mounted on each side plate at the position corresponding to the conveying channel; several support rods are arranged between the two side plates at a position outside the conveying channel; a connector is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of each side plate; a rotating shaft coaxial with the rotation center of the frame is arranged on the outer side of each side plate, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the frame through a bearing seat; the flipping drive mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the flipping drive mechanism is connected to any of the rotating shafts.

[0011] The frame's conveyor channel has an outlet conveyor belt at the front end and an inlet conveyor belt at the rear end.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, this utility model sets two parallel first and second conveying mechanisms at the upper and lower positions of the frame. The conveyed parts inside the frame are first driven into the conveying channel of the frame through either the first or second conveying mechanism. After the frame is rotated 180 degrees, it does not need to be unloaded immediately or rotated back to its original position. It can leave the turning conveyor through the other of the first or second conveying mechanisms and perform unloading and other operations at the subsequent work station. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The main view.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a 3D diagram of the limiting component.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a 3D diagram of the frame.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a side view of the frame.

[0018] Figure 6 This is the main view of the frame.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the present invention from another angle.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the crate-turning conveyor and the front and rear drive belts.

[0021] Among them, 1 is the inlet conveyor belt, 2 is the frame, 3 is the outlet conveyor belt, 4 is the frame, 40 is the conveying channel, 41 is the first conveying mechanism, 42 is the second conveying mechanism, 43 is the electric roller, 44 is the driven roller, 45 is the belt, 46 is the side plate, 47 is the support rod, 48 is the idler roller, 49 is the connector, 5 is the flipping drive mechanism, 6 is the limiting component, 60 is the limiting component, 61 is the guide plate, 62 is the guide rail, and 63 is the slider. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning understood by those skilled in the art. Terms such as "connected," "linked," "fixed," and "set" shall be interpreted broadly, referring to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; direct connections or indirect connections via an intermediate medium; mechanical connections or electrical connections. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," or "over" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," or "under" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. Relational terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. The terms used in the description, such as “center,” “lateral,” “longitudinal,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “height,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “up,” “down,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “axial,” “radial,” “circumferential,” “clockwise,” and “counterclockwise,” indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Figure 1-8 As shown, a basket-turning conveyor includes a frame 2 and a frame 4 rotatably mounted on the frame 2 and turned by a turning drive mechanism 5. The frame 4 is equipped with a first conveying mechanism 41 and a second conveying mechanism 42 with parallel conveying directions. The distance between the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 is not less than the height of the conveyed item. A conveying channel 40 is formed between the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42. The frame 4 is also equipped with a limiting component 6 to prevent the conveyed item from falling during the turning process. The conveyed item in this invention can be the frame 4, a box, a container, or other common containers or materials, preferably a container with an opening at the top to hold other materials. The limiting component 6 can adopt existing structures, such as a powered clamp or a non-powered structure. This utility model provides two parallel first conveying mechanisms 41 and second conveying mechanisms 42 at the upper and lower positions of the frame 4. The conveyed parts inside the frame 4 are first transmitted to the conveying channel 40 of the frame 4 through either the first conveying mechanism 41 or the second conveying mechanism 42. After the frame 4 is rotated 180 degrees, it does not need to be unloaded immediately or rotated back to its original position. It can leave the turning conveyor through the other conveying mechanism of the first conveying mechanism 41 or the second conveying mechanism 42 and perform unloading and other operations at the subsequent work station.

[0024] Furthermore, the limiting component 6 includes a limiting member 60 slidably disposed within the conveying channel 40 of the frame 4. The sliding power of the limiting member 60 is the pushing force of the conveyed item's movement before it flips; the sliding direction of the limiting member 60 is towards the movement direction of the conveyed item before it flips. Before flipping, the conveyed item moves and pushes the limiting member 60 in front from one side of the conveying channel 40 to the other side of the conveying channel 40, and then the frame 4 flips, causing the conveyed item to flip; after flipping, the limiting member 60 is located behind the conveyed item and no longer acts as an obstruction; the conveyed item continues to move forward and leave the turning conveyor. The next conveyed item continues to push the limiting member 60 forward to the obstruction position on the other side, and the cycle repeats. Here, "behind" refers to the position that the conveyed item has already passed, and "front" refers to the position that the conveyed item needs to pass through. The sliding method between the limiting member 60 and the frame 4 can be an existing sliding connection method, such as a groove and slider 63, a guide rail 62 and slider 63, etc. Position sensors or proximity switches can be installed at the front and rear limit positions of the limiting member 60 within the frame 4. When the limiting member 60 slides to the two limit positions, the proximity switch or position sensor on the same side receives a signal, and the controller controls the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, the flipping drive mechanism, etc., to perform the next action.

[0025] Specifically, the limiting component 6 includes guide plates 61 fixedly disposed at both ends of the conveying channel 40 of the frame 4 in the width direction; a sliding groove is provided in the guide plate 61, and a guide rail 62 is provided in the sliding groove; the two ends of the limiting component 60 are slidably connected to the guide rail 62 on the corresponding side by sliders 63. Here, the length direction of the conveying channel 40 is consistent with the transmission direction of the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42; the height of the conveying channel 40 is equal to the distance between the first transmission component and the second transmission component; the width direction of the conveying channel 40 is perpendicular to the length direction and the height direction. The length direction of the sliding groove is parallel to the length direction of the conveying channel 40. The shape of the limiting component 60 is determined as needed; in the attached figure, it is a rod shape; it can also be a plate or other shape, as long as it can prevent the conveyed part from falling out of the conveying channel 40. The sliding groove can also be set as a smooth curve shape or other shape, as long as it can be pushed forward.

[0026] Preferably, the distances between the first conveying mechanism 41, the second conveying mechanism 42, and the rotation axis of the frame 4 are equal; the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 are each driven by their respective drive mechanisms; the gaps on the transmission surfaces of the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 are both smaller than the dimensions of the conveyed component and the material within it. After the frame 4 is rotated 180 degrees, the upper and lower positions of the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 are interchanged. Because the distances between them and the rotation axis of the frame 4 are equal, the height remains unchanged after the upper and lower positions are interchanged, facilitating docking with the outlet conveyor belt 3 at the front and the inlet conveyor belt 1 at the rear of the frame 4. There are various existing transmission mechanisms, some with gaps, such as conveyor rollers; others without gaps, such as transmission belts. The transmission surface of this invention needs to ensure that all material on it does not fall off.

[0027] The distance between the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 is slightly greater than the height of the conveyed item, generally greater than 10 to 20 millimeters, to prevent material from falling out when the conveyed item flips. The first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 can be activated simultaneously, or only the lower one can be activated, which can be adjusted by the controller. However, only the lower one plays a role in pushing the conveyed item.

[0028] Both the first conveying mechanism 41 and the second conveying mechanism 42 are belt conveying mechanisms 45, respectively arranged on both sides of the conveying channel 40. Each belt conveying mechanism 45 includes an electric roller 43, a driven roller 44, and a belt 45 capable of bidirectional transmission wound around the surfaces of the electric roller 43 and the driven roller 44. The driving mechanism here is the electric roller 43. Specifically, each belt conveying mechanism 45 includes two driven rollers 44 respectively arranged at both ends of the conveying channel 40 along its length, with the electric roller 43 located at the upper or lower middle position. At least one idler roller 48 is provided on the inner side of the belt 45 between the two driven rollers 44 to ensure tension of the belt 45. An idler roller 48 is provided on the outer side between each driven roller 44 and the electric roller 43 to ensure tension of the belt 45. Of course, the driving mechanism can also be a motor, which drives the roller to rotate as the driving roller. The electric roller 43 can rotate in both directions, thereby driving the belt 45 to achieve bidirectional movement.

[0029] The frame 4 includes two parallel side plates 46. The ends of the electric roller 43 and the driven roller 44 are rotatably mounted on the corresponding side plates 46. A guide plate 61 is fixedly mounted on each side plate 46 at a position corresponding to the conveying channel 40. Several support rods 47 are arranged between the two side plates 46 outside the conveying channel 40. A connecting member 49 is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of each side plate 46. A rotating shaft coaxial with the rotation center of the frame 4 is provided on the outer side of each side plate 46, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the frame 2 via bearing seats. A flipping drive mechanism 5 is provided on the frame 2, and the flipping drive mechanism 5 is connected to any of the rotating shafts. Bearing seats are provided on the side plates 46, and the ends of the driven roller 44 can be respectively mounted on the bearing seats via bearings. The idler roller 48 and the ends of the electric roller 43 are also fixedly mounted on the side plates 46. The structure of the connecting member 49 is determined as needed, and the center of the connecting member 49 can be fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The frame 2 can be a frame structure. The tilting drive mechanism 5 can be a motor with a reducer, such as a servo motor, which can precisely control the rotation direction and angle. It can also be equipped with an encoder, angle sensor, or proximity switch. A power distribution cabinet is installed on the frame 2, housing the controller and various electrical components. All driving components in this invention, such as the tilting drive mechanism 5 and the electric roller 43, can be electrically connected to the controller; automatic rotation and stopping are achieved through the controller.

[0030] The front end of the conveying channel 40 of the frame 4 is provided with an outlet conveyor belt 3 and the rear end is provided with an inlet conveyor belt 1. The conveying surface of either the first conveying mechanism 41 or the second conveying mechanism 42 when it is in a lower position is the conveying surface of the frame 4, which is connected to the conveying surface of the outlet conveyor belt 3 and the conveying surface of the inlet conveyor belt 1.

[0031] In practice: The conveyed item, such as a material basket filled with products at its top opening, is transported via the inlet conveyor belt 1 to the frame 4 between the first conveyor mechanism 41 and the second conveyor mechanism 42. At this time, a limiting member 60 is located in front of the material basket. The lower belt 45 of the first conveyor mechanism 41 and the second conveyor mechanism 42 drives the material basket forward and pushes the limiting member 60 forward. When the limiting member 60 moves to its limit position, a proximity switch on the same side receives a signal, the controller controls the electric roller to stop rotating, and the flipping drive mechanism 5 is activated, causing the frame 4 and the material basket to flip. During the flipping process, the limiting member 60 prevents the material basket from falling out of the frame 4. After the frame 4 flips 180 degrees, the opening of the material basket faces downward. At this time, the limiting member 60 is located at the rear end of the material basket, and the upper and lower positions of the first conveyor mechanism 41 and the second conveyor mechanism 42 are interchanged. The controller controls the flipping drive mechanism to stop, the electric roller rotates in the opposite direction, and the belt 45 changes its conveying direction. The lower belt 45 drives the material basket forward until it leaves the frame 4 and enters the outlet conveyor belt 3. The product falls onto the exit conveyor belt 3, and the material box above the product is removed from the conveyor belt by a robotic arm or manually, thus completing the process.

[0032] The technical features of the embodiments described above can be combined in any way, and as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should all be considered within the scope of this specification. Without departing from the overall concept of this utility model, any equivalent substitutions or modifications made to the technical solution of this utility model, as well as any changes and improvements, should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A basket-turning conveyor, comprising a frame and a frame rotatably mounted on the frame and turned by a turning drive mechanism, characterized in that: The frame is provided with a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism with parallel conveying directions; the distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is not less than the height of the conveyed item; the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism form a conveying channel for the frame; the frame is also provided with a limiting component to prevent the conveyed item from falling during the flipping process.

2. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a limiting member slidably disposed within the conveying channel of the frame. The sliding power of the limiting member is the driving force of the conveyed item's movement before it is flipped. The sliding direction of the limiting member is towards the movement direction of the conveyed item before it is flipped.

3. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting component includes guide plates fixedly disposed at both ends of the conveying channel of the frame in the width direction; the guide plates are provided with sliding grooves, and the sliding grooves are provided with guide rails; the two ends of the limiting component are slidably connected to the guide rails on the corresponding sides by sliders.

4. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distances between the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism and the rotation axis of the frame are equal; the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are driven by their respective drive mechanisms; the gaps on the transmission surfaces of the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are both smaller than the size of the conveyed component and the material inside the conveyed component.

5. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The distance between the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism is slightly greater than the height of the conveyed item.

6. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are both belt conveying mechanisms, respectively arranged on both sides of the conveying channel; each belt conveying mechanism includes an electric roller, a driven roller, and a belt capable of bidirectional transmission wound around the surface of the electric roller and the driven roller.

7. The basket-turning conveyor according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame includes two parallel side plates, and the ends of the electric roller and the driven roller are respectively rotatably mounted on the corresponding side plates; a guide plate is fixedly mounted on each side plate at the position corresponding to the conveying channel; several support rods are arranged between the two side plates at a position outside the conveying channel; a connector is fixedly mounted on the outer surface of each side plate; a rotating shaft coaxial with the rotation center of the frame is arranged on the outer side of each side plate, and the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the frame through a bearing seat; the flipping drive mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the flipping drive mechanism is connected to any of the rotating shafts.

8. A basket-turning conveyor according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The frame's conveyor channel has an outlet conveyor belt at the front end and an inlet conveyor belt at the rear end.

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