Workpiece sorting conveyor

Abstract

The utility model relates to work piece sorting conveyor technical field, especially a kind of work piece sorting conveyor, including plate chain conveyor, plate chain conveyor includes rack;Rack is rotatably provided with plate chain;Rack is also provided with at least one guide plate;Guide plate is arranged in plate chain;Guide plate is obliquely arranged from inside to outside in plate chain, and guide plate end installs receiving box.This work piece sorting conveyor is inbuilt in plate chain by guide plate and uses the oblique design from inside to outside, matches end receiving box, both avoids the space occupied by external structure, and the problem of interference with other equipment, can also smoothly guide material slag or work piece to separate from plate chain, realizes accurate collection, effectively reduces the plate chain jam caused by material slag accumulation, equipment wear, guarantees the stable operation of conveyor, improves sorting conveying efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of workpiece sorting and conveying technology, and in particular to a workpiece sorting and conveying machine. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial settings such as machining (e.g., welding, cutting) and parts assembly, plate chain conveyors are widely used for continuous workpiece transport due to their high load-bearing capacity, stable conveying, wear resistance, and ability to withstand harsh conditions such as high temperatures and dust. In these scenarios, workpieces often generate impurities such as slag and debris during processing or transfer. If these impurities fall directly into the conveyor or onto the production line floor, they not only pollute the working environment but may also seep into critical components such as the chain links and drive mechanisms, leading to accelerated wear, operational stagnation, and ultimately affecting the conveyor's lifespan and transport stability.

[0003] To address the issue of slag collection, traditional plate chain conveyors typically incorporate a slag-receiving component. This component is usually designed with an external mounting structure, where the slag-receiving plate is fixed to the outside of the conveyor path via a bracket. The initial purpose of this design was to directly collect slag falling from the edge of the plate chain, facilitating regular cleaning by workers. In early, simple production scenarios, this met basic slag-receiving needs and became a common design solution in the industry.

[0004] However, as industrial production lines become more automated and equipment layouts become more compact, the drawbacks of traditional external slag receiving structures have become increasingly apparent: external slag receiving plates will occupy additional operating space around the equipment and are prone to spatial interference with other processing equipment, conveyor rollers or tooling fixtures in the production line, thus limiting the flexibility of the production line layout. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problem that current external slag receiving plates occupy additional operating space around the equipment and are prone to spatial interference with other processing equipment, conveyor rollers, or tooling fixtures in the production line, thus limiting the flexibility of the production line layout, this utility model provides a workpiece sorting conveyor.

[0006] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A workpiece sorting conveyor includes a plate chain conveyor, which comprises a frame; a plate chain is rotatably mounted on the frame along its length; at least one guide plate is also mounted on the frame; the guide plate is disposed within the plate chain; the guide plate is inclined from the middle of the plate chain to both sides, and a receiving box is installed at the lower end of the guide plate. This workpiece sorting conveyor, by embedding the guide plate within the plate chain and adopting an inward-outward inclined design, coupled with an end receiving box, avoids the problems of external structures occupying space and interfering with other equipment, while smoothly guiding slag or workpieces away from the plate chain, achieving precise collection, effectively reducing plate chain jamming and equipment wear caused by slag accumulation, ensuring stable operation of the conveyor, and improving sorting and conveying efficiency.

[0007] Preferably, the guide plate includes a flat plate; inclined plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the flat plate; the inclined plates are inclined downwards from the flat plate; and upwardly protruding folded plates are vertically arranged on both side walls of the inclined plates. The guide plate, with its flat plate and downwardly inclined plates on both sides, guides the material or workpiece to slide smoothly down. The vertical folded plates on both sides effectively prevent material leakage and spillage, improving collection accuracy and enhancing the structural strength of the guide plate, ensuring a stable and reliable guiding process.

[0008] Preferably, a reinforcing frame is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the inclined plate. Fixing the reinforcing frame to the bottom surface of the inclined plate can significantly enhance the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the inclined plate, effectively prevent the inclined plate from deforming and warping due to long-term pressure and impact from slag or workpieces, ensure the stability of the material guiding angle, and ensure the continuous, smooth, and reliable material guiding process.

[0009] Preferably, the receiving box includes a box body with an opening at the top; a baffle is fixedly installed on one side wall of the box body; the box body is mounted on a frame; and a handle is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle away from the box body. The receiving box, with its opening at the top, is mounted on the frame, providing strong stability and facilitating the collection of material residue or workpieces. The baffle on one side effectively prevents material spillage during collection, and the handle away from the box body allows for quick and easy disassembly and cleaning, improving ease of use and material collection efficiency.

[0010] Preferably, a drive shaft is rotatably mounted at one end of the frame along its length; a driven shaft is rotatably mounted at the other end of the frame; a drive motor is connected to the drive shaft; several parallel chains are wound between the drive shaft and the driven shaft; plate chains are mounted on the chains. The frame drives the motor and chains through the cooperation of the drive shaft and driven shaft at both ends, thereby driving the plate chains to rotate. The transmission structure is stable and reliable, and the power transmission is efficient and direct, ensuring that the plate chains transport workpieces smoothly and at a uniform speed. At the same time, the multi-chain design improves the load-bearing capacity of the plate chains, adapts to the conveying needs of workpieces of different weights, and ensures a continuous and smooth sorting and conveying process.

[0011] Preferably, the plate chain includes several receiving units; each receiving unit includes a mounting plate for installation on a link of the chain; a channel steel is fixedly provided on the top edge of the mounting plate; several transverse partitions and several longitudinal partitions are fixedly provided inside the channel steel. The plate chain adopts a combination design of several receiving units, and the mounting plate is firmly connected to the chain through the chain links. The channel steel on the top edge, combined with the internal transverse and longitudinal partitions, forms multiple independent load-bearing spaces, which can prevent small-sized workpieces from tilting and falling, and significantly improves the overall structural strength and load-bearing stability of the plate chain. It is suitable for conveying thick plates and various workpieces, ensuring a smooth and reliable sorting process.

[0012] Preferably, the channel steel and the mounting plate are staggered. This staggered arrangement eliminates alignment gaps between adjacent receiving units, preventing workpiece jamming or material buildup, while also ensuring more even load distribution on the conveyor chain and guaranteeing smooth conveying.

[0013] Preferably, the frame includes two rows of opposing columns; a connecting plate is fixedly installed between the two opposing columns; the two opposing columns and the connecting plate form a support unit; a guide plate is fixedly installed between two adjacent support units and is located within the plate chain. The frame, with its support units composed of columns and connecting plates, and the guide plate fixed between adjacent support units and built into the plate chain, ensures stable frame support and reliable guide plate installation, while also avoiding external space occupation and interference, thus ensuring smooth conveying and guiding.

[0014] Preferably, both ends of the driven shaft are mounted on the tensioning assembly.

[0015] Preferably, the tensioning assembly includes a sliding seat; an upper support plate and a lower support plate are fixedly disposed between two adjacent columns; the sliding seat is slidably disposed on the upper and lower support plates; a screw is rotatably connected to the sliding seat; the end of the screw away from the sliding seat is threaded onto one of the columns. The tensioning assembly drives the sliding seat to slide smoothly along the upper and lower support plates via the screw, allowing for convenient and precise adjustment, flexible control of chain tension, prevention of chain loosening or over-tightening, and ensuring smooth and reliable chain transmission.

[0016] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the advantages of this utility model include: by embedding the guide plate inside the plate chain and adopting an inward-outward inclined design, and with the end receiving box, the workpiece sorting conveyor avoids the problems of external structure occupying space and interfering with other equipment, and can smoothly guide the material residue or workpieces away from the plate chain, achieving accurate collection, effectively reducing the plate chain jamming and equipment wear caused by the accumulation of material residue, ensuring the stable operation of the conveyor, and improving sorting and conveying efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the material receiving box of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the plate chain structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide plate of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide plate of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving box of this utility model.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-frame, 2-plate chain, 3-guide plate, 4-receiving box, 5-drive shaft, 6-driven shaft, 7-chain, 8-drive motor, 9-sliding seat, 10-upper support plate, 11-lower support plate, 12-screw; 101-Column, 102-Connecting plate; 201-Mounting plate, 202-Channel steel, 203-Transverse partition, 204-Vertical partition; 301-Flat plate, 302-Inclined plate, 303-Folded edge plate, 304-Reinforcing frame; 401-Box body, 402-Baffle, 403-Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a workpiece sorting conveyor includes a plate chain conveyor, which includes a frame 1; a plate chain 2 is rotatably arranged on the frame 1 along its length; at least one guide plate 3 is also arranged on the frame 1; the guide plate 3 is arranged inside the plate chain 2; the guide plate 3 is inclined from the middle of the plate chain 2 to both sides, and a receiving box 4 is installed at the lower end of the guide plate 3.

[0029] This workpiece sorting conveyor incorporates the guide plate 3 within the chain 2 with an inward-outward tilting design, along with the end receiving box 4. This design avoids the problems of external structures occupying space and interfering with other equipment, while also smoothly guiding slag or workpieces away from the chain 2 for precise collection. This effectively reduces chain 2 jamming and equipment wear caused by slag accumulation, ensuring stable conveyor operation and improving sorting and conveying efficiency.

[0030] In the above configuration, a drive shaft 5 is rotatably mounted at one end of the frame 1 along its length; a driven shaft 6 is rotatably mounted at the other end of the frame 1; a drive motor 8 is connected to the drive shaft 5; several parallel chains 7 are wound between the drive shaft 5 and the driven shaft 6; plate chains 2 are mounted on the chains 7. The frame 1 drives the motor 8 and chains 7 to rotate the plate chains 2 through the cooperation of the drive shaft 5 and driven shaft 6 at both ends. The transmission structure is stable and reliable, and the power transmission is efficient and direct, ensuring that the plate chains 2 can smoothly and uniformly transport workpieces. At the same time, the design of multiple chains 7 improves the load-bearing capacity of the plate chains 2, adapts to the conveying needs of workpieces of different weights, and ensures a continuous and smooth sorting and conveying process.

[0031] The frame 1 includes two rows of opposing columns 101; a connecting plate 102 is fixedly installed between the two opposing columns 101; the two opposing columns 101 and the connecting plate 102 form a support unit; a guide plate 3 is fixedly installed between two adjacent support units and is located within the plate chain 2. Both ends of the driven shaft 6 are mounted on a tensioning assembly. The tensioning assembly includes a sliding seat 9; an upper support plate 10 and a lower support plate 11 are fixedly installed between two adjacent columns 101; the sliding seat 9 is slidably mounted on the upper support plate 10 and the lower support plate 11; a screw 12 is rotatably connected to the sliding seat 9; the end of the screw 12 away from the sliding seat 9 is threaded onto one of the columns 101.

[0032] The frame 1 consists of a support unit composed of columns 101 and connecting plates 102. The guide plate 3 is fixed between adjacent support units and built into the plate chain 2, which ensures that the frame 1 is stably supported and the guide plate 3 is securely installed, without occupying external space to avoid interference, and ensures smooth conveying and guiding. The tensioning component drives the sliding seat 9 to slide smoothly along the upper support plate 10 and the lower support plate 11 through the screw 12. The adjustment is convenient and precise, and it can flexibly control the tension of the chain 7 to avoid the chain 7 from being loose or too tight, ensuring that the plate chain 2 transmission is stable and reliable.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, the plate chain 2 includes several receiving units; each receiving unit includes a mounting plate 201 for mounting on a link of the chain 7; a channel steel 202 is fixedly installed on the top edge of the mounting plate 201; several transverse partitions 203 and several longitudinal partitions 204 are fixedly installed inside the channel steel 202. The channel steel 202 and the mounting plate 201 are staggered. The plate chain 2 adopts a combination design of several receiving units. The mounting plate 201 is firmly connected to the chain 7 through the link. The channel steel 202 on the top edge, combined with the internal transverse partitions 203 and longitudinal partitions, forms multiple independent bearing spaces, which can prevent small-sized workpieces from tilting and falling, and significantly improves the overall structural strength and bearing stability of the plate chain 2. It is suitable for conveying thick plates and various workpieces, ensuring a smooth and reliable sorting process. The staggered arrangement of the channel steel 202 and the mounting plate 201 can eliminate the alignment gap between adjacent receiving units, avoid workpiece jamming or material accumulation, and at the same time make the load on the plate chain 2 more uniform, ensuring smooth conveying.

[0034] like Figure 6-7 As shown, the guide plate 3 includes a flat plate 301; inclined plates 302 are fixedly connected to both sides of the flat plate 301; the inclined plates 302 are inclined downwards from the flat plate 301; and vertically arranged upwardly protruding folded edge plates 303 are provided on both side walls of the inclined plates 302. A reinforcing frame 304 is fixedly provided on the bottom surface of the inclined plates 302. The guide plate 3, through the combination of the flat plate 301 and the downwardly inclined plates 302 on both sides, can guide the slag or workpiece to slide smoothly down. The vertically arranged folded edge plates 303 on both sides can effectively prevent the slag from leaking and scattering, which not only improves the collection accuracy but also enhances the structural strength of the guide plate 3, ensuring a stable and reliable guiding process. The reinforcing frame 304 fixed on the bottom surface of the inclined plate 302 can significantly enhance the structural rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the inclined plate 302, effectively preventing the inclined plate 302 from deforming and warping due to long-term pressure and impact from slag or workpiece, ensuring a stable guiding angle, and ensuring a continuous, smooth, and reliable guiding process.

[0035] like Figure 8As shown, the receiving box 4 includes a box body 401 with an opening at the top; a baffle 402 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the box body 401; the box body 401 is mounted on the frame 1; a handle 403 is fixedly installed on the side of the baffle 402 away from the box body 401. The receiving box 4, with its box body 401 having an opening at the top, is mounted on the frame 1, providing strong stability and facilitating the collection of material residue or workpieces. The baffle 402 on one side effectively prevents material spillage during collection, while the handle 403 away from the box body 401 facilitates quick disassembly and cleaning of the box body 401, improving ease of use and material collection efficiency.

[0036] The working principle of this workpiece sorting conveyor is as follows: After the drive motor 8 starts, it drives the drive shaft 5 to rotate. The chain 7 between the drive shaft 5 and the driven shaft 6 drives the plate chain 2 to rotate at a constant speed. The workpiece is placed on the receiving unit of the plate chain 2 and is smoothly transported by the independent bearing space formed by the channel steel 202 on the top surface of the mounting plate 201, the transverse partition 203 and the longitudinal partition 204. The material residue or materials that need to be sorted generated during the conveying process fall through the gap between two adjacent receiving units of the plate chain 2 to the inclined guide plate 3 and slide smoothly into the receiving box 4 at the lower end. The baffle 402 prevents the material from overflowing. The tensioning component can drive the sliding seat 9 to slide along the upper support plate 10 and the lower support plate 11 by rotating the screw 12, flexibly adjusting the tension of the chain 7 to ensure stable transmission. The receiving box 4 can be easily disassembled and cleaned by the handle 403. The overall structure works together to achieve the functions of stable workpiece conveying and accurate material sorting and collection.

[0037] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A workpiece sorting conveyor, comprising a plate chain conveyor, characterized in that, The plate chain conveyor includes a frame (1); a plate chain (2) is rotatably mounted on the frame (1) along its length; at least one guide plate (3) is also mounted on the frame (1); the guide plate (3) is located inside the plate chain (2); the guide plate (3) is inclined from the middle of the plate chain (2) to both sides, and a receiving box (4) is installed at the lower end of the guide plate (3).

2. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide plate (3) includes a flat plate (301); both sides of the flat plate (301) are fixedly connected to inclined plates (302); the inclined plates (302) are inclined downward from the flat plate (301); and the inclined plates (302) are vertically arranged with upward protruding folded plates (303) on both sides.

3. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 2, characterized in that, A reinforcing frame (304) is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the inclined plate (302).

4. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving box (4) includes a box body (401) with an opening at the top; a baffle (402) is fixedly provided on one side wall of the box body (401); the box body (401) is fitted on the frame (1); a handle (403) is fixedly provided on the side of the baffle (402) away from the box body (401).

5. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) has a drive shaft (5) rotatably mounted at one end along its length; the other end of the frame (1) has a driven shaft (6) rotatably mounted; the drive shaft (5) is connected to a drive motor (8); several parallel chains (7) are wound between the drive shaft (5) and the driven shaft (6); plate chains (2) are mounted on the several chains (7).

6. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plate chain (2) includes several receiving units; each receiving unit includes a mounting plate (201) for mounting on a link of the chain (7); a channel steel (202) is fixedly provided on the top edge of the mounting plate (201); several transverse partitions (203) and several longitudinal partitions (204) are fixedly provided inside the channel steel (202).

7. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 6, characterized in that, The channel steel (202) and the mounting plate (201) are staggered.

8. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 5, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes two rows of opposing columns (101); a connecting plate (102) is fixedly arranged between the two opposing columns (101); the two opposing columns (101) and the connecting plate (102) form a support unit; the guide plate (3) is fixedly arranged between two adjacent support units and is arranged in the plate chain (2).

9. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both ends of the driven shaft (6) are set on the tensioning assembly.

10. The workpiece sorting conveyor according to claim 9, characterized in that, The tensioning assembly includes a sliding seat (9); an upper support plate (10) and a lower support plate (11) are fixedly arranged between two adjacent columns (101); the sliding seat (9) is slidably arranged on the upper support plate (10) and the lower support plate (11); a screw (12) is rotatably connected to the sliding seat (9); the end of the screw (12) away from the sliding seat (9) is threaded on one of the columns (101).

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