A shaping and conveying device for ceramic tiles

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ceramic tile green brick conveying device, disclose a shaping conveying device for ceramic tile mixed burning, including first shaping mechanism and second shaping mechanism and three conveying lines in parallel, first shaping mechanism includes three first linear driver and at least four first push piece, and first push piece is used for shaping to green brick from side, and first push piece forms angle adjustable first shaping angle alpha, and second shaping mechanism includes three second linear driver and three second push piece, and second push piece is used for shaping to green brick along the conveying direction, and second push piece forms angle adjustable second shaping angle beta. The arrangement of the same row of green brick on different conveying lines is shaped, ensure that the arrangement of green brick before firing reaches the best interval, thereby greatly improving the size precision, flatness and appearance quality of final ceramic tile product, solve the problem that the uneven arrangement of green brick leads to the uneven temperature in the kiln, influence green brick firing quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ceramic tile blank conveying devices, and in particular to a shaping and conveying device for ceramic tile mixing and firing. Background Technology

[0002] In the firing process of ceramic tile production, the arrangement of the brick blanks in the kiln has a significant impact on the heating airflow, and uniform heating is crucial to the quality of the final ceramic tile product.

[0003] In order to improve the heating state of the brick blanks during firing, some improvement measures have emerged to reshape and adjust the arrangement of the tiles. These measures aim to correct and adjust the spacing of the brick blanks to ensure that they are heated evenly, thereby improving the product qualification rate after firing.

[0004] However, these existing adjustment technologies mainly consider the batch firing of a single type of tile, without fully taking into account the need for mixing and firing different types of tiles in the same kiln. This single-mode production concept makes it impossible to adjust the different types of tile blanks separately during mixed firing, making it difficult to effectively guarantee the quality of tile firing.

[0005] The existing conveying equipment has limited adjustment capabilities and flexibility, making it difficult to cope with complex and ever-changing production demands. In order to support large-scale production, the production line adopts multi-line parallel conveying and firing. Especially when the front-end production line fails, the tiles stored in the brick storage device are usually transferred out to fill the gap. At this time, it is necessary to mix and fire two or even three different types of brick blanks. The inherent size and shape differences between different types of brick blanks become particularly prominent, which directly causes uneven heating airflow in the kiln and exacerbates the problem of uneven heating of the tiles. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the purpose of this invention is to propose a shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles, thereby solving the problem that in a three-line parallel firing ceramic tile production line, the inability to flexibly adjust the brick blanks on each production line makes it difficult to guarantee the quality of mixed-fired ceramic tiles.

[0007] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles includes a first shaping mechanism, a second shaping mechanism, and three parallel conveying lines. The length direction of the conveying lines is the conveying direction, and the upper side of the conveying lines is the conveying area. The conveying lines are used to convey brick blanks along the conveying direction. The three conveyor lines are divided into a left conveyor unit, a middle conveyor unit, and a right conveyor unit. The first shaping mechanism includes three first linear drivers and at least four first pushers. The three first linear drivers are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the three conveyor units. The first pushers are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor line and are located on the side of the conveying area. The first linear drivers are used to drive the first pushers to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveyor line. The reciprocating movement of the first pushers is used to shape the brick blank from the side of the conveying area. The first pushers and the length direction of the conveyor line form an adjustable first shaping angle α. The adjustment range of the first shaping angle α is 0~30°. The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the left conveying unit is provided with a first pusher, and the first pusher is located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveying unit; The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the right-side conveying unit is provided with a first pusher, and the first pusher is located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right-side conveying unit. The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the intermediate conveying unit is provided with two first pushers, and the two first pushers are respectively located on both sides of the conveying area of ​​the intermediate conveying unit; The second shaping mechanism includes three second linear actuators and three second pushers. The second pushers are arranged along the width direction of the conveying line and are located within the orthographic projection range of the conveying area. The second linear actuators are used to drive the second pushers to move up and down reciprocally. The second pushers are used to shape the brick blanks along the conveying direction. The second pushers form an adjustable second shaping angle β with the length direction of the conveying line. The adjustment range of the second shaping angle β is 0~30°.

[0008] Preferably, there are two first shaping mechanisms and one second shaping mechanism, with the second shaping mechanism disposed between the two first shaping mechanisms.

[0009] Preferably, the device further includes a third shaping mechanism, which is disposed on one side of the second shaping mechanism near the inlet end of the plurality of conveyor lines. The third shaping mechanism includes a third linear driver and two third pushers. The third pushers are disposed along the length direction of the conveyor lines, with one third pusher located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveyor unit and the other third pusher located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right conveyor unit. The third linear driver is used to drive the third pushers to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveyor lines. The reciprocating movement of the third pushers is used to shape the brick blanks from the side of the conveying area. The third pushers form an adjustable third shaping angle θ with the length direction of the conveyor lines. The adjustment range of the third shaping angle θ is 0~30°.

[0010] Preferably, the system further includes a control host and several positioning sensors. The first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, the third shaping mechanism, the positioning sensors, and the conveyor line are communicatively connected to the control host. The detection position of the positioning sensors is set close to the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, or the third shaping mechanism. The positioning sensors are used to detect whether there are brick blanks within the shaping range of the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, or the third shaping mechanism, and send the detection results to the control host. The control host is used to control the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, and the third shaping mechanism to perform shaping, and to control the operating status of the conveyor line.

[0011] Preferably, the first shaping mechanism further includes a first fixed bracket and a first movable bracket. The first fixed bracket is disposed on the conveyor line, the first linear driver is disposed on the first fixed bracket, the first fixed bracket is provided with a first guide rail, the first guide rail is disposed along the width direction of the conveyor line, and the first movable bracket is disposed at the output end of the first linear driver. The first linear driver is used to drive the first movable bracket to slide along the first guide rail. The first pusher is disposed on the first movable bracket. When the first movable bracket slides along the first guide rail and approaches the conveyor line, the first pusher abuts against the side of the brick blank. The first linear driver adopts a drive structure in which a servo motor drives a crank. The first moving bracket has two first strip holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The first push plate has a first strip fixing hole. The two ends of the first push plate are respectively locked to the first strip hole by bolts, nuts and the first strip fixing hole.

[0012] Preferably, the third shaping mechanism further includes a third fixed bracket and two third movable brackets. The two ends of the third fixed bracket are respectively disposed on the left conveying unit and the right conveying unit. The third linear driver is disposed in the middle of the third fixed bracket. The third fixed bracket is provided with a third guide rail, which is disposed along the width direction of the conveying line. The two third movable brackets are respectively disposed on the two output ends on both sides of the third linear driver. The third linear driver is used to drive the third movable brackets to slide along the third guide rail. The two third pushers are respectively disposed on the two third movable supports. When the third movable supports slide along the third guide rail and approach the conveyor line, at least one of the third pushers abuts against the side of the brick blank. The third linear driver adopts a servo motor to drive the crank rod drive structure. The third moving bracket is provided with two third strip-shaped holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The third push plate is provided with a third strip-shaped fixing hole. The two ends of the third push plate are respectively locked to the third strip-shaped holes by bolts, nuts and the third strip-shaped fixing holes.

[0013] Preferably, there are two third shaping mechanisms, which are arranged adjacent to each other along the conveying direction. The third pusher of one third shaping mechanism, located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right conveying unit, abuts against the side of the brick blank, and the third pusher of the other third shaping mechanism, located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveying unit, abuts against the side of the brick blank.

[0014] Preferably, the second shaping mechanism further includes a second fixed bracket and a second movable bracket. The second fixed bracket is disposed on the conveyor line and has an inclined guide portion formed thereon. The second movable bracket is movably disposed on the second fixed bracket and has a sliding portion formed thereon. The second movable bracket is slidably connected to the inclined guide portion through the sliding portion. The second linear driver is disposed on the second fixed bracket and its driving end is drivenly connected to the second movable bracket, driving the second movable bracket to slide along the inclined guide portion. The second pusher is disposed on the second movable bracket. When the second movable bracket slides to the lowest position along the inclined guide, the second pusher abuts against the front end of the brick blank to restrict the movement of the brick blank along the conveying direction. The second linear driver adopts a servo motor to drive the crank rod drive structure. The second moving bracket has two second strip holes facing each other on both sides along the conveying direction. The second push plate is provided with a second strip fixing hole. The two ends of the second push plate are respectively locked to the second strip hole by bolts, nuts and the second strip fixing hole.

[0015] Preferably, the conveyor line is an electric roller conveyor.

[0016] The technical solution provided by this utility model can include the following beneficial effects: 1. By setting up three parallel conveyor lines, the conveying efficiency of brick blanks and the processing capacity of the production line are significantly improved, effectively meeting the needs of large-scale production of mixed-firing ceramic tiles. Its unique feature lies in combining the first and second shaping mechanisms to achieve multi-directional positional adjustment of the brick blanks in both the width direction (lateral) and the conveying direction (front end). This reshapes the arrangement of brick blanks in the same row on different conveyor lines, ensuring that the brick blanks achieve optimal spacing before firing. This significantly improves the dimensional accuracy, flatness, and appearance quality of the final ceramic tile product, solving the problem of uneven brick blank arrangement leading to uneven temperature within the kiln and affecting the firing quality of the brick blanks.

[0017] 2. The first shaping mechanism features differentiated layouts for the left, middle, and right conveying units. Outer tiles need to be moved closer to the center, while middle tiles require adjustments as needed, such as moving closer to tiles of the same model on one side, or providing more adjustment space for larger tiles on one side. The single-sided shaping structure on the left, single-sided on the right, and double-sided in the middle allows for precise lateral shaping based on the characteristics of the tiles at different conveying positions. Simultaneously, the adjustable design of the first and second shaping angles makes the shaping process more flexible and adaptable, effectively accommodating tiles of different specifications and spacings. Specifically, the first and second shaping angles are adjusted manually. When the conveyor line transports tiles of different specifications, the appropriate first and second shaping angles are manually adjusted. This multi-directional, high-precision shaping capability effectively reduces the scrap rate caused by uneven heating and deformation of the tiles during firing, providing a strong guarantee for the production of high-quality tiles.

[0018] 3. By placing the second shaping mechanism between the two first shaping mechanisms, a progressive shaping sequence of "lateral shaping - longitudinal shaping - lateral shaping" is formed. This layout ensures that the brick blanks first undergo preliminary lateral correction through the first shaping mechanism, then undergo longitudinal shaping through the second shaping mechanism, and finally undergo fine lateral adjustment or secondary correction through the second first shaping mechanism. This step-by-step, multi-stage shaping method can more accurately ensure the alignment of the brick blanks and avoid the problem of brick blanks easily bumping into each other during the shaping process due to excessively large single shaping amplitude.

[0019] This sequential shaping process significantly improves the overall shaping accuracy and stability. It ensures that the lateral dimensions and angles of the brick blanks can be reconfirmed and adjusted after longitudinal shaping, thereby minimizing the uncertainty of the brick blanks' arrangement before firing and further improving the quality and pass rate of the fired ceramic tile products.

[0020] 4. The third shaping mechanism is mainly used to bring the brick blanks on the outer conveyor line closer to the middle. After one lateral shaping, the position of the brick blanks is relatively regular. At this time, by adding the third shaping mechanism and setting it on one side of the entrance end of the second shaping mechanism, the brick blanks on both sides are effectively brought closer to the middle, and the position of the brick blanks is adjusted to correspond to the entrance width of the kiln.

[0021] By adjusting the lateral position of the brick blank in the middle through the third shaping mechanism, ensuring that the brick blank is within the adjustment range of the second shaping mechanism, the shaping pressure of the subsequent second shaping mechanism can be significantly reduced, avoiding shaping deviations caused by poor initial position of the brick blank, thus laying a good foundation for subsequent fine shaping. Setting the large-scale lateral position adjustment at the forefront of the precise adjustment not only improves the overall shaping efficiency and accuracy, but also enhances the adaptability of the third shaping angle device to brick blanks of different specifications and initial states, making the shaping process more flexible and better able to handle brick blanks of different shapes. Specifically, the third shaping angle is adjustable manually; when the conveyor line transports brick blanks of different specifications, the appropriate third shaping angle is manually adjusted.

[0022] 5. Based on the detection results of the positioning sensors, the control host controls the start and stop status of the conveyor line according to a pre-set program, cooperating with the first, second, and third shaping mechanisms to perform shaping, thus achieving automated operation of the entire shaping and conveying device. The positioning sensors can detect the presence of brick blanks within the shaping area in real time and feed the data back to the control host, ensuring that the shaping process only occurs when brick blanks are present. When the control host receives a signal, it controls the corresponding conveyor line to stop forward transport, facilitating shaping by the first, second, or third shaping mechanism. The timing and intensity of shaping are optimized, improving shaping accuracy.

[0023] Automated operation significantly improves shaping efficiency, avoids idling and unnecessary shaping actions, thereby effectively saving energy consumption. It also avoids misoperation and potential conflicts between equipment, extends equipment life, and significantly improves the overall reliability and safety of the production line.

[0024] 6. Two third shaping mechanisms are set up, corresponding to the conveyor lines on both sides respectively, to independently shape the brick blanks of the left and right conveyor units, achieving parallel processing and significantly improving the overall shaping speed and efficiency. Each third shaping mechanism has third pushers on both sides, so even if only one side is used, the other side can be used as a backup, increasing system redundancy and reliability, and facilitating manual maintenance and adjustment. Each third shaping mechanism uses only the third pusher on one side for brick blank shaping, with the third pusher on the other side as a backup. This also ensures that both sides of the third shaping mechanism have adjustment functions, facilitating shaping of brick blanks with different shapes and allowing for manual adjustment of the third shaping angle θ. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first shaping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second shaping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second shaping mechanism in another direction, representing one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the third shaping mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] The components include: a first shaping mechanism 1, a conveying area 100, a first linear driver 11, a first pusher 12, a first fixed bracket 13, a first guide rail 131, a first moving bracket 14, a second shaping mechanism 2, a second linear driver 21, a second pusher 22, a second fixed bracket 23, an inclined guide 231, a second moving bracket 24, a sliding part 241, a third shaping mechanism 3, a third linear driver 31, a third pusher 32, a third fixed bracket 33, a third guide rail 331, a third moving bracket 34, a conveying line 4, a left conveying unit 41, a middle conveying unit 42, and a right conveying unit 43. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles includes a first shaping mechanism 1, a second shaping mechanism 2, and three parallel conveying lines 4. The length direction of the conveying lines 4 is the conveying direction, and the upper side of the conveying lines 4 is a conveying area 100. The conveying lines 4 are used to convey brick blanks along the conveying direction. The three conveyor lines 4 are divided into a left conveyor unit 41, a middle conveyor unit 42, and a right conveyor unit 43. The first shaping mechanism 1 includes three first linear drivers 11 and at least four first pushers 12. The three first linear drivers 11 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the three conveyor units. The first pushers 12 are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor line 4 and are located on the side of the conveying area 100. The first linear drivers 11 are used to drive the first pushers 12 to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveyor line 4. The reciprocating movement of the first pushers 12 is used to shape the brick blank from the side of the conveying area 100. The first pushers 12 and the length direction of the conveyor line 4 form an adjustable first shaping angle α. The adjustment range of the first shaping angle α is 0~30°. The output end of the first linear driver 11 corresponding to the left conveying unit 41 is provided with a first pusher 12, and the first pusher 12 is located on the left side of the conveying area 100 of the left conveying unit 41. The output end of the first linear driver 11 corresponding to the right conveying unit 43 is provided with a first pusher 12, and the first pusher 12 is located on the right side of the conveying area 100 of the right conveying unit 43. The output end of the first linear driver 11 corresponding to the intermediate conveying unit 42 is provided with two first pushers 12, and the two first pushers 12 are respectively located on both sides of the conveying area 100 of the intermediate conveying unit 42. The second shaping mechanism 2 includes three second linear actuators 21 and three second pushers 22. The second pushers 22 are arranged along the width direction of the conveying line 4 and are located within the orthographic projection range of the conveying area 100. The second linear actuators 21 are used to drive the second pushers 22 to move up and down reciprocally. The second pushers 22 are used to shape the brick blanks along the conveying direction. The second pushers 22 and the length direction of the conveying line 4 form an adjustable second shaping angle β. The adjustment range of the second shaping angle β is 0~30°.

[0037] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, by setting up three parallel conveyor lines 4, the conveying efficiency of the brick blanks and the processing capacity of the production line are significantly improved, effectively meeting the needs of large-scale production of mixed-firing ceramic tiles. Its unique feature lies in the combination of the first shaping mechanism 1 and the second shaping mechanism 2, which enables multi-directional positional adjustment of the brick blanks in both the width direction (lateral) and the conveying direction (front end). This reshapes the arrangement of brick blanks in the same row on different conveyor lines, ensuring that the brick blanks achieve optimal spacing before firing. This significantly improves the dimensional accuracy, flatness, and appearance quality of the final ceramic tile product, solving the problem of uneven brick blank arrangement leading to uneven temperature within the kiln and affecting the firing quality of the brick blanks.

[0038] The first shaping mechanism 1 features differentiated layouts for the left conveying unit 41, the middle conveying unit 42, and the right conveying unit 43. Outer tiles need to be moved closer to the center, while middle tiles require adjustments as needed, such as moving closer to tiles of the same model on one side, or reserving more adjustment space for tiles with larger dimensions on one side. The single-sided shaping structure on the left, single-sided on the right, and double-sided in the middle allows for precise lateral shaping of the tiles based on their different conveying positions. Simultaneously, the adjustable design of the first and second shaping angles makes the shaping process more flexible and adaptable, effectively accommodating tiles of different specifications and spacings. Specifically, the first and second shaping angles are adjusted manually. When the conveyor line transports tiles of different specifications, the appropriate first and second shaping angles are manually adjusted. This multi-directional, high-precision shaping capability effectively reduces the scrap rate caused by uneven heating and deformation of the tiles during firing, providing a strong guarantee for the production of high-quality tiles.

[0039] Preferably, there are two first shaping mechanisms 1 and one second shaping mechanism 2, and the second shaping mechanism 2 is disposed between the two first shaping mechanisms 1.

[0040] By placing the second shaping mechanism 2 between the two first shaping mechanisms 1, a progressive shaping sequence of "lateral shaping - longitudinal shaping - lateral shaping" is formed. This layout allows the brick blanks to first undergo preliminary lateral correction through the first shaping mechanism 1, then undergo longitudinal shaping through the second shaping mechanism 2, and finally undergo fine lateral adjustment or secondary correction through the second shaping mechanism 1. This step-by-step, multi-stage shaping method can more accurately ensure the alignment of the brick blanks and avoid the problem of brick blanks easily bumping into each other during the shaping process due to excessively large single shaping amplitude.

[0041] This sequential shaping process significantly improves the overall shaping accuracy and stability. It ensures that the lateral dimensions and angles of the brick blanks can be reconfirmed and adjusted after longitudinal shaping, thereby minimizing the uncertainty of the brick blanks' arrangement before firing and further improving the quality and pass rate of the fired ceramic tile products.

[0042] Preferably, it further includes a third shaping mechanism 3, which is disposed on one side of the second shaping mechanism 2 near the entrance end of the plurality of conveying lines 4. The third shaping mechanism 3 includes a third linear driver 31 and two third pushers 32. The third pushers 32 are arranged along the length direction of the conveying line 4, and one third pusher 32 is located on the left side of the conveying area 100 of the left conveying unit 41, and the other third pusher 32 is located on the right side of the conveying area 100 of the right conveying unit 43. The third linear driver 31 is used to drive the third pusher 32 to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveying line 4. The reciprocating movement of the third pusher 32 is used to shape the brick blank from the side of the conveying area 100. The third pusher 32 and the length direction of the conveying line 4 form an adjustable third shaping angle θ, and the adjustment range of the third shaping angle θ is 0~30°.

[0043] The third shaping mechanism 3 is mainly used to bring the brick blanks on the outer conveyor line 4 closer to the middle. After one lateral shaping, the position of the brick blanks is relatively regular. At this time, by adding the third shaping mechanism 3 and setting it on one side of the entrance end of the second shaping mechanism 2, the brick blanks on both sides are effectively brought closer to the middle, and the position of the brick blanks is adjusted to correspond to the entrance width of the kiln.

[0044] By adjusting the lateral position of the brick blank in the middle through the third shaping mechanism 3, ensuring that the brick blank is within the adjustment range of the second shaping mechanism 2, the shaping pressure of the subsequent second shaping mechanism 2 can be significantly reduced, avoiding shaping deviations caused by poor initial position of the brick blank, thus laying a good foundation for subsequent fine shaping. Setting the large-scale lateral position adjustment at the front end of the precise adjustment not only improves the overall shaping efficiency and accuracy, but also enhances the adaptability of the third shaping angle device to brick blanks of different specifications and initial states, making the shaping process more flexible and better able to handle brick blanks of different shapes. Specifically, the third shaping angle is adjustable manually. When the conveyor line transports brick blanks of different specifications, the appropriate third shaping angle is manually adjusted.

[0045] Preferably, the system further includes a control host and several positioning sensors. The first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, the third shaping mechanism 3, the positioning sensors, and the conveyor line 4 are communicatively connected to the control host. The detection position of the positioning sensor is set close to the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, or the third shaping mechanism 3. The positioning sensor is used to detect whether there are brick blanks within the shaping range of the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, or the third shaping mechanism 3, and sends the detection result to the control host. The control host is used to control the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, and the third shaping mechanism 3 to perform shaping, and to control the operating status of the conveyor line 4.

[0046] Based on the detection results of the positioning sensors, the control host controls the start and stop status of conveyor line 4 according to a pre-set program. This works in conjunction with the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, and the third shaping mechanism 3 to perform shaping, thus automating the entire shaping and conveying device. The positioning sensors can detect the presence of brick blanks within the shaping area in real time and feed the data back to the control host, ensuring that the shaping process only occurs when brick blanks are present. When the control host receives a signal, it stops the corresponding conveyor line 4 from moving forward, allowing the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, or the third shaping mechanism 3 to perform shaping. This optimizes the timing and intensity of shaping, improving shaping accuracy.

[0047] Automated operation significantly improves shaping efficiency, avoids idling and unnecessary shaping actions, thereby effectively saving energy consumption. It also avoids misoperation and potential conflicts between equipment, extends equipment life, and significantly improves the overall reliability and safety of the production line.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, the positioning sensors are photoelectric sensors, which are respectively set at the front end of the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, and the third shaping mechanism 3. The control host has a preset delay time for each type of brick blank at the corresponding positioning sensor. The operator inputs the type of brick blank to be conveyed on each conveyor line 4 into the control host and manually adjusts the first shaping angle α, the second shaping angle β, and the third shaping angle θ. The shaping and conveying device is started, and the conveyor line 4 begins to convey the brick blank. When the brick blank moves to the point where the photoelectric sensor is triggered, the control host controls the conveyor line 4 where the photoelectric sensor is located to stop conveying after the corresponding preset delay time, so that the brick blank accurately moves into the shaping range of the first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, or the third shaping mechanism 3 corresponding to the photoelectric sensor. Then, the control host drives the corresponding first shaping mechanism 1, the second shaping mechanism 2, or the third shaping mechanism 3 to perform the shaping action. After the shaping action is completed, the control host restarts the conveyor line and waits for the next photoelectric sensor to be triggered.

[0049] Preferably, the first shaping mechanism 1 further includes a first fixed bracket 13 and a first movable bracket 14. The first fixed bracket 13 is disposed on the conveyor line 4, the first linear driver 11 is disposed on the first fixed bracket 13, the first fixed bracket 13 is provided with a first guide rail 131, the first guide rail 131 is disposed along the width direction of the conveyor line 4, and the first movable bracket 14 is disposed at the output end of the first linear driver 11. The first linear driver 11 is used to drive the first movable bracket 14 to slide along the first guide rail 131. The first pusher 12 is disposed on the first movable bracket 14. When the first movable bracket 14 slides along the first guide rail 131 and approaches the conveyor line 4, the first pusher 12 abuts against the side of the brick blank. The first linear driver 11 adopts a drive structure in which a servo motor drives a crank. The first moving bracket 14 has two first strip holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The first push plate 12 is provided with a first strip fixing hole. The two ends of the first push plate 12 are respectively locked to the first strip hole by bolts, nuts and the first strip fixing hole.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, the first linear driver 11 adopts a servo motor-driven crank structure to provide the first pusher 12 with precise, smooth and responsive reciprocating movement capability, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the shaping action, and effectively controlling the shaping force and stroke, thereby performing high-precision shaping of the brick blank side.

[0051] The first pusher plate 12 is manually tightened via a structure consisting of a bolt, nut, first strip-shaped hole, and first strip-shaped fixing hole. When the first shaping angle needs adjustment, the nut is loosened again to allow the bolt to move along the first strip-shaped hole and the first fixed strip-shaped hole, facilitating the adjustment of the position and angle of the first pusher plate 12. After adjustment, the nut is tightened again. This bolt, nut, first strip-shaped hole, and first strip-shaped fixing hole structure greatly simplifies the adjustment process of the position and first shaping angle of the first pusher plate 12. Operators do not need complex tools; they only need to loosen the nut to easily move the pusher plate within the strip-shaped hole, achieving convenient and precise adjustment of the shaping angle and position to adapt to the shaping needs of brick blanks of different specifications and degrees of deformation. This easy-to-adjust design significantly shortens equipment debugging time, reduces manual operation difficulty, improves the changeover efficiency and production flexibility of the production line, ensures the accuracy of the shaping effect, and thus improves product quality and production efficiency.

[0052] Preferably, the third shaping mechanism 3 further includes a third fixed bracket 33 and two third movable brackets 34. The two ends of the third fixed bracket 33 are respectively disposed on the left conveying unit 41 and the right conveying unit 43. The third linear driver 31 is disposed in the middle of the third fixed bracket 33. The third fixed bracket 33 is provided with a third guide rail 331, which is disposed along the width direction of the conveying line 4. The two third movable brackets 34 are respectively disposed on the two output ends on both sides of the third linear driver 31. The third linear driver 31 is used to drive the third movable brackets 34 to slide along the third guide rail 331. The two third pushers 32 are respectively disposed on the two third movable supports 34. When the third movable support 34 slides along the third guide rail 331 and approaches the conveyor line 4, at least one of the third pushers 32 abuts against the side of the brick blank. The third linear driver 31 adopts a drive structure in which a servo motor drives a crank. The third moving bracket 34 is provided with two third strip-shaped holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The third push plate 32 is provided with a third strip-shaped fixing hole. The two ends of the third push plate 32 are respectively locked to the third strip-shaped fixing hole by bolts, nuts and the third strip-shaped fixing hole.

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, the third adjustment mechanism is similar in structure to the first adjustment mechanism. The third fixed bracket 33 spans the three conveyor lines 4, which gives the third pusher 32 driven by the third movable bracket 34 a larger space for movement and adjustment, making it easier to bring the brick blanks on the outer conveyor line 4 together and shape them.

[0054] Preferably, there are two third shaping mechanisms 3, which are arranged adjacent to each other along the conveying direction. The third pusher 32 of one third shaping mechanism 3, located on the right side of the conveying area 100 of the right conveying unit 43, abuts against the side of the brick blank. The third pusher 32 of the other third shaping mechanism 3, located on the left side of the conveying area 100 of the left conveying unit 41, abuts against the side of the brick blank.

[0055] Two third shaping mechanisms 3 are set up, corresponding to the conveyor lines 4 on both sides respectively. They independently shape the brick blanks of the left conveyor unit 41 and the right conveyor unit 43, achieving parallel processing and significantly improving the overall shaping speed and efficiency. Each third shaping mechanism 3 has a third pusher 32 on both sides. Even if only one side is used, the other side can be used as a backup, increasing the redundancy and reliability of the system and facilitating manual maintenance and adjustment. Each third shaping mechanism 3 uses only the third pusher 32 on one side for brick blank shaping, with the third pusher 32 on the other side as a backup. At the same time, both sides of the third shaping mechanism 3 have adjustment functions, which can facilitate shaping brick blanks with different shapes and facilitate manual adjustment of the third shaping angle θ.

[0056] Preferably, the second shaping mechanism 2 further includes a second fixed bracket 23 and a second movable bracket 24. The second fixed bracket 23 is disposed on the conveyor line 4, and an inclined guide portion 231 is formed on the second fixed bracket 23. The second movable bracket 24 is movably disposed on the second fixed bracket 23, and a sliding portion 241 is formed on the second movable bracket 24. The second movable bracket 24 is slidably connected to the inclined guide portion 231 through the sliding portion 241. The second linear driver 21 is disposed on the second fixed bracket 23, and the driving end of the second linear driver 21 is drivenly connected to the second movable bracket 24, driving the second movable bracket 24 to slide along the inclined guide portion 231. The second pusher 22 is disposed on the second movable bracket 24. When the second movable bracket 24 slides to the lowest position along the inclined guide 231, the second pusher 22 abuts against the front end of the brick blank to restrict the movement of the brick blank along the conveying direction. The second linear driver 21 adopts a drive structure in which a servo motor drives a crank. The second moving bracket 24 has two second strip-shaped holes facing each other on both sides along the conveying direction. The second push plate 22 is provided with a second strip-shaped fixing hole. The two ends of the second push plate 22 are respectively locked to the second strip-shaped holes by bolts, nuts and the second strip-shaped fixing holes.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the design of the inclined guide 231 and the sliding part 241 enables the second moving bracket 24 to slide precisely along a preset inclined path. Combined with the drive structure of the servo motor driving the crank, this ensures that the second pusher 22, during its reciprocating up-and-down movement, can abut against the front end of the brick blank at a controlled, inclined angle. This design not only effectively restricts the movement of the brick blank along the conveying direction but also precisely shapes it longitudinally, ensuring the smoothness and accuracy of the shaping action.

[0058] The combination of bolts, nuts, a second strip-shaped hole, and a second strip-shaped fixing hole greatly simplifies the adjustment process of the position of the second pusher 22 and the second shaping angle. Operators can easily adjust the angle of the pusher to accommodate brick blanks of different specifications and deformation characteristics, achieving precise shaping of the front end of the brick blank. This precise, controlled, and easily adjustable longitudinal shaping capability ensures that the brick blank reaches optimal size and shape requirements before firing, thereby significantly improving product quality and enhancing the adaptability and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0059] Preferably, the conveyor line 4 is an electric roller table.

[0060] The electric roller table provides stable, continuous, and controllable conveying power for the brick blanks, ensuring that the blanks do not jump or shift during the forming process, thus greatly guaranteeing the accuracy and stability of the forming operation. Its low-friction characteristics also help reduce frictional resistance during brick blank forming. The electric drive feature also facilitates linkage with the control host, enabling precise adjustment of the conveying speed, further improving the efficiency of the entire forming and conveying device, and making the coordinated operation of the conveying system and the forming mechanism smoother and more efficient.

[0061] Other configurations and operations according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0062] In this specification, the terms "embodiment," "example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles, characterized in that: It includes a first shaping mechanism, a second shaping mechanism, and three parallel conveyor lines. The length direction of the conveyor lines is the conveying direction, and the upper side of the conveyor lines is the conveying area. The conveyor lines are used to convey brick blanks along the conveying direction. The three conveyor lines are divided into a left conveyor unit, a middle conveyor unit, and a right conveyor unit. The first shaping mechanism includes three first linear drivers and at least four first pushers. The three first linear drivers are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the three conveyor units. The first pushers are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor line and are located on the side of the conveying area. The first linear drivers are used to drive the first pushers to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveyor line. The reciprocating movement of the first pushers is used to shape the brick blank from the side of the conveying area. The first pushers and the length direction of the conveyor line form an adjustable first shaping angle α. The adjustment range of the first shaping angle α is 0~30°. The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the left conveying unit is provided with a first pusher, and the first pusher is located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveying unit; The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the right-side conveying unit is provided with a first pusher, and the first pusher is located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right-side conveying unit. The output end of the first linear driver corresponding to the intermediate conveying unit is provided with two first pushers, and the two first pushers are respectively located on both sides of the conveying area of ​​the intermediate conveying unit; The second shaping mechanism includes three second linear actuators and three second pushers. The second pushers are arranged along the width direction of the conveying line and are located within the orthographic projection range of the conveying area. The second linear actuators are used to drive the second pushers to move up and down reciprocally. The second pushers are used to shape the brick blanks along the conveying direction. The second pushers form an adjustable second shaping angle β with the length direction of the conveying line. The adjustment range of the second shaping angle β is 0~30°.

2. The shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of first shaping mechanisms is two, the number of second shaping mechanisms is one, and the second shaping mechanism is disposed between the two first shaping mechanisms.

3. The shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a third shaping mechanism, which is located on one side of the second shaping mechanism near the entrance end of the plurality of conveyor lines. The third shaping mechanism includes a third linear driver and two third pushers. The third pushers are arranged along the length direction of the conveyor lines, with one third pusher located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveyor unit and the other third pusher located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right conveyor unit. The third linear driver is used to drive the third pushers to reciprocate along the width direction of the conveyor lines. The reciprocating movement of the third pushers is used to shape the brick blanks from the side of the conveying area. The third pushers form an adjustable third shaping angle θ with the length direction of the conveyor lines. The adjustment range of the third shaping angle θ is 0~30°.

4. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a control host and several positioning sensors. The first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, the third shaping mechanism, the positioning sensors, and the conveyor line are communicatively connected to the control host. The detection position of the positioning sensor is set close to the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, or the third shaping mechanism. The positioning sensor is used to detect whether there are brick blanks within the shaping range of the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, or the third shaping mechanism, and to send the detection result to the control host. The control host is used to control the first shaping mechanism, the second shaping mechanism, and the third shaping mechanism to perform shaping, and to control the operating status of the conveyor line.

5. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first shaping mechanism further includes a first fixed bracket and a first movable bracket. The first fixed bracket is disposed on the conveyor line, the first linear driver is disposed on the first fixed bracket, the first fixed bracket is provided with a first guide rail, the first guide rail is disposed along the width direction of the conveyor line, and the first movable bracket is disposed at the output end of the first linear driver. The first linear driver is used to drive the first movable bracket to slide along the first guide rail. The first pusher is disposed on the first movable bracket. When the first movable bracket slides along the first guide rail and approaches the conveyor line, the first pusher abuts against the side of the brick blank. The first linear driver adopts a drive structure in which a servo motor drives a crank. The first moving bracket has two first strip holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The first push plate has a first strip fixing hole. The two ends of the first push plate are respectively locked to the first strip hole by bolts, nuts and the first strip fixing hole.

6. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 3, characterized in that: The third shaping mechanism further includes a third fixed bracket and two third movable brackets. The two ends of the third fixed bracket are respectively disposed on the left conveying unit and the right conveying unit. The third linear driver is disposed in the middle of the third fixed bracket. The third fixed bracket is provided with a third guide rail, which is disposed along the width direction of the conveying line. The two third movable brackets are respectively disposed on the two output ends on both sides of the third linear driver. The third linear driver is used to drive the third movable brackets to slide along the third guide rail. The two third pushers are respectively disposed on the two third movable supports. When the third movable supports slide along the third guide rail and approach the conveyor line, at least one of the third pushers abuts against the side of the brick blank. The third linear driver adopts a servo motor to drive the crank rod drive structure. The third moving bracket is provided with two third strip-shaped holes facing each other along the conveying direction. The third push plate is provided with a third strip-shaped fixing hole. The two ends of the third push plate are respectively locked to the third strip-shaped holes by bolts, nuts and the third strip-shaped fixing holes.

7. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two third shaping mechanisms, which are arranged adjacent to each other along the conveying direction. The third pusher of one third shaping mechanism, located on the right side of the conveying area of ​​the right conveying unit, abuts against the side of the brick blank. The third pusher of the other third shaping mechanism, located on the left side of the conveying area of ​​the left conveying unit, abuts against the side of the brick blank.

8. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second shaping mechanism further includes a second fixed bracket and a second movable bracket. The second fixed bracket is disposed on the conveyor line and has an inclined guide portion formed thereon. The second movable bracket is movably disposed on the second fixed bracket and has a sliding portion formed thereon. The second movable bracket is slidably connected to the inclined guide portion through the sliding portion. The second linear actuator is disposed on the second fixed bracket, and the driving end of the second linear actuator is drivenly connected to the second movable bracket, driving the second movable bracket to slide along the inclined guide portion; The second pusher is disposed on the second movable bracket. When the second movable bracket slides to the lowest position along the inclined guide, the second pusher abuts against the front end of the brick blank to restrict the movement of the brick blank along the conveying direction. The second linear driver adopts a servo motor to drive the crank rod drive structure. The second moving bracket has two second strip holes facing each other on both sides along the conveying direction. The second push plate is provided with a second strip fixing hole. The two ends of the second push plate are respectively locked to the second strip hole by bolts, nuts and the second strip fixing hole.

9. A shaping and conveying device for mixed firing of ceramic tiles according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor line uses an electric roller conveyor.

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