A side drive conveying device and a conveying line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of side drive conveying devices and conveying line, including base, side pressure drive mechanism, horizontal roller mechanism, horizontal roller mechanism is installed in the upper deck middle part of base, side pressure drive mechanism is symmetrically installed two groups outside horizontal roller mechanism, the two side pressure drive mechanisms all include slide rail, sliding assembly, pressure assembly and drive assembly, slide rail is fixedly connected with base upper deck, sliding assembly is slidably installed on slide rail, pressure assembly is installed outside sliding assembly, drive assembly is vertically installed inside sliding assembly, drive assembly bottom transmission connection has horizontal rubber wheel;Two horizontal rubber wheels are oppositely arranged, and its inner side surface is located inside horizontal roller mechanism. The utility model is driven by horizontal rubber wheel pressure tight tray to be transported by two side side pressure drive mechanism, tray moves forward along conveying direction under horizontal rubber wheel rotation, overall structure is compact and reasonable, conveying process is more smooth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying device technology, specifically to a side-driven conveying device and conveying line. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, pallets are widely used in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and other fields as an important tool for carrying and transporting goods. Pallet conveying devices are key equipment for realizing the automated flow of pallets, and their performance directly affects the efficiency, stability and product quality of the entire production process. Therefore, the development of efficient, accurate and reliable pallet conveying devices has always been a research focus in the industry. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a side-driven conveying device and conveyor line that automatically presses and moves horizontally. The structure is more reasonable, the installation is simple, and it can realize accurate automatic pallet conveying. The conveying process does not require manual intervention, reducing labor costs, reducing the failure rate of conveying equipment, and improving production efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is specifically implemented through the following technical solution:

[0005] A side-driven conveying device includes a base, a side-pressing drive mechanism, and a horizontal roller mechanism. The horizontal roller mechanism is installed in the middle of the upper platform of the base. The side-pressing drive mechanism consists of two sets symmetrically installed on the outside of the horizontal roller mechanism. The pressing direction of the side-pressing drive mechanism is perpendicular to the rolling direction of the horizontal roller mechanism.

[0006] Both sides of the pressing drive mechanism include a slide rail, a sliding component, a pressing component, and a drive component. The slide rail is fixedly connected to the upper platform of the base. The sliding component is slidably mounted on the slide rail. The pressing component is mounted on the outside of the sliding component. The drive component is vertically mounted on the inside of the sliding component. The bottom of the drive component is connected to a horizontal rubber wheel. The two horizontal rubber wheels are arranged opposite each other, and their inner tangents are located inside the horizontal roller mechanism.

[0007] Based on the above scheme, the horizontal roller mechanism includes two fixed plates that are longitudinally symmetrically mounted on the upper platform of the base and at least two connecting shafts that are horizontally mounted between the two fixed plates.

[0008] Furthermore, the two ends of the connecting shaft are fixedly mounted on two fixed plates, and a roller assembly is installed on the inner side of its ends.

[0009] Furthermore, rubber wheel limiting grooves are provided on both fixed plates, and the inner sides of the horizontal rubber wheels on both sides are placed into the rubber wheel limiting grooves.

[0010] Based on the above scheme, the sliding assembly includes a sliding frame and a support frame that are fixedly connected. The bottom of the sliding frame is laterally movably connected to the slide rail, and the outer side is connected to the clamping assembly. The support frame is installed on the top surface of the sliding frame, and the driving assembly is vertically installed on the support frame.

[0011] Based on the above scheme, the clamping assembly includes a fixed seat, a spring assembly, and a connecting arm. The fixed seat is fixedly connected to the base, one end of the spring assembly is connected to the fixed seat, and the other end is connected to one end of the connecting arm. The other end of the connecting arm is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly.

[0012] Based on the above scheme, a fine-tuning component is horizontally mounted on the fixed base.

[0013] Based on the above scheme, the drive assembly includes a motor vertically mounted on the sliding assembly, and a horizontal rubber wheel is connected to the motor output shaft for transmission.

[0014] Furthermore, the motor and the horizontal rubber wheel are connected by a speed reducer.

[0015] This invention provides a conveyor line having a side-driven conveying device as described in any of the above embodiments, the conveyor line comprising at least two sets of the side-driven conveying devices arranged along the conveying direction.

[0016] This invention utilizes horizontal rubber wheels on both sides of the side-pressing drive mechanism to provide a pressing force perpendicular to the conveying direction of the horizontal roller mechanism and press the pallet to be transported. The horizontal rubber wheels are driven to rotate by the motor of the drive component. While contacting and pressing the pallet to be transported, the friction between the horizontal rubber wheels and the rotating horizontal rubber wheels provides a horizontal tangential friction force in the conveying direction, so that the pallet to be transported moves forward along the conveying direction of the horizontal roller mechanism under the drive of the horizontal rubber wheels.

[0017] The advantages of this invention lie in its elimination of complex gears or chains, resulting in low maintenance costs. It avoids slippage that can occur with bottom-friction-assisted conveying, preventing process jams and mechanical damage. The overall structure is compact and rational, and the addition of roller sets ensures smoother and more efficient operation. This side-drive conveyor can be applied to the process assembly conveying of small workpieces such as engine transmissions and dashboards in automotive OEMs, ensuring a smoother conveying process. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side-clamping drive mechanism in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the side-clamping drive mechanism in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the side-clamping drive mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal roller mechanism in this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram, 1-base; 2-side pressing drive mechanism; 21-slide rail; 22-sliding assembly; 221-sliding frame; 222-support frame; 23-pressing assembly; 231-fixed seat; 232-spring assembly; 233-connecting arm; 234-fine-tuning assembly; 24-drive assembly; 241-motor; 25-horizontal rubber wheel; 3-horizontal roller mechanism; 31-fixed plate; 311-rubber wheel limiting groove; 32-connecting shaft; 33-roller assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "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. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0028] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a side-driven conveying device of this utility model includes a base 1, a side-pressing drive mechanism 2, and a horizontal roller mechanism 3. The horizontal roller mechanism 3 is installed in the middle of the upper surface of the base 1. The side-pressing drive mechanism 2 consists of two sets symmetrically installed on the outside of the horizontal roller mechanism 3. The pressing direction of the side-pressing drive mechanism 3 is perpendicular to the rolling conveying direction of the horizontal roller mechanism 3. In the embodiments of this specification, the conveying direction of the conveyor line is taken as longitudinal, and the direction perpendicular to the conveyor line is taken as transverse, which is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description.

[0030] Both sides of the pressing drive mechanism 2 include a slide rail 21, a sliding component 22, a pressing component 23, and a drive component 24. The slide rail 21 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 1 and is set perpendicular to the conveying direction. The sliding component 22 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 21, and the pressing component 23 is mounted on the outside of the sliding component 22. The pressing direction of the pressing component 23 is also set perpendicular to the conveying direction. The moving pressing action of the pressing component 22 allows the sliding component 22 to move laterally on the slide rail 21, maintaining the pressing action on the sliding component 22. The drive component 24 is vertically mounted inside the sliding component 22, and a horizontal rubber wheel 25 is connected to the bottom of the drive component 24. The two horizontal rubber wheels 25 are arranged opposite each other, and their inner cross-sections are located inside the horizontal roller mechanism 3. The horizontal rubber wheel 25 rotates horizontally under the drive of the drive component 24. At the same time, the clamping force of the clamping component 22 is transmitted and acts on the horizontal rubber wheel 25, so that the horizontal rubber wheel 25 can fit against the pallet to be transported on the horizontal rolling mechanism 3, press the pallet horizontally, and move along the horizontal rolling mechanism 3 in the conveying direction under the drive of the contact friction with the horizontal rubber wheel 25.

[0031] In some embodiments, the horizontal roller mechanism 3 includes two fixed plates 31 mounted longitudinally symmetrically on the upper surface of the base 1 and at least two connecting shafts 32 horizontally mounted between the two fixed plates 31. The pallet to be transported is conveyed forward along the connecting shafts 32 between the two fixed plates 31 as the conveying rail.

[0032] In a further preferred embodiment, the two ends of the connecting shaft 32 are fixedly mounted on two fixed plates 31, and a roller assembly 33 is installed on the inner side of its ends so that the roller assembly 33 and the pallet form rolling friction, which facilitates the pallet to be conveyed forward along the conveying direction.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, both fixed plates 31 are provided with rubber wheel limiting grooves 311, and the inner sides of the horizontal rubber wheels 25 on both sides are placed in the rubber wheel limiting grooves 311, thereby forming that the inner side cut surface of the horizontal rubber wheels 25 is located inside the horizontal roller mechanism 3, so as to realize that the horizontal rubber wheels 25 contact and press the two sides of the tray on the horizontal roller mechanism 3, and then convey along the conveying direction under the drive of the horizontal rubber wheels 25.

[0034] In some embodiments, the sliding assembly 22 includes a sliding frame 221 and a support frame 222 fixedly connected. The bottom of the sliding frame 221 is laterally slidably connected to the slide rail 21, and the outer side of the sliding frame 221 is connected to the pressing assembly 23, and can move laterally along the slide rail 21 under the drive of the pressing assembly 23. The support frame 222 is installed on the top surface of the sliding frame 221, and the driving assembly 24 is vertically installed on the support frame 222. The bottom of the driving assembly 24 is connected to the horizontal rubber wheel 25. Specifically, the horizontal rubber wheel 25 can be arranged between the sliding frame 221 and the support frame 222 to maintain the stability of the overall structure of the driving assembly 24.

[0035] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 23 includes a fixed base 231, a spring assembly 232, and a connecting arm 233. The fixed base 231 is fixedly connected to the base. One end of the spring assembly 232 is connected to the fixed base 231, and the other end is connected to one end of the connecting arm 233. The other end of the connecting arm 233 is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly 22. The spring assembly 232 is fixedly supported by the fixed base 231, and the other end is provided with a certain clamping force by the connecting arm 233 to the sliding assembly 22, thereby providing an inward force to the horizontal rubber wheel 25 to form a clamping force on the tray.

[0036] More preferably, a fine-tuning component 234 is horizontally mounted on the fixed base 231. By fine-tuning the position of the fine-tuning component 234, the clamping force of the spring assembly 232 can be manually adjusted, so that the clamping force transmitted to the horizontal rubber wheel 25 on the tray can be adjusted within a certain range.

[0037] Based on the above scheme, the drive assembly 24 includes a motor 241 vertically mounted on the sliding assembly, and a horizontal rubber wheel 25 drivingly connected to the output shaft of the motor 242. Furthermore, the motor 2412 and the horizontal rubber wheel 25 can be driven by a reducer, facilitating the adjustment of the rotation speed of the horizontal rubber wheel 25, thereby adjusting the pallet conveying speed.

[0038] This utility model provides a conveyor line with a side-drive conveying device as described in any of the above embodiments. The conveyor line includes at least two sets of the side-drive conveying devices arranged along the conveying direction. This conveyor line can be used to convey trays of small workpieces such as automotive engine transmissions and dashboards. The trays are driven by friction through clamping on both sides, preventing the conveyor line from spinning idly.

[0039] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step after reading this specification, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A side-driven conveying device, characterized in that, It includes a base (1), a side pressing drive mechanism (2), and a horizontal roller mechanism (3). The horizontal roller mechanism is installed in the middle of the upper platform of the base. The side pressing drive mechanism consists of two sets symmetrically installed on the outside of the horizontal roller mechanism. The pressing direction of the side pressing drive mechanism is perpendicular to the rolling direction of the horizontal roller mechanism. The two-sided pressing drive mechanism includes a slide rail (21), a sliding component (22), a pressing component (23), and a drive component (24). The slide rail is fixedly connected to the upper platform of the base. The sliding component is slidably installed on the slide rail. The pressing component is installed on the outside of the sliding component. The drive component is vertically installed on the inside of the sliding component. The bottom of the drive component is connected to a horizontal rubber wheel (25). The two horizontal rubber wheels are arranged opposite to each other, and their inner tangent is located inside the horizontal roller mechanism.

2. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal roller mechanism includes two fixed plates (31) mounted longitudinally symmetrically on the upper platform of the base and at least two connecting shafts (32) mounted laterally between the two fixed plates.

3. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two ends of the connecting shaft are fixedly mounted on two fixed plates, and a roller assembly (33) is installed on the inner side of its ends.

4. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both fixed plates have rubber wheel limiting grooves (311), and the inner sides of the horizontal rubber wheels on both sides are placed into the rubber wheel limiting grooves.

5. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding assembly includes a sliding frame (221) and a support frame (222) that are fixedly connected. The bottom of the sliding frame is laterally movably connected to the slide rail, and the outer side is connected to the clamping assembly. The support frame is installed on the top surface of the sliding frame, and the driving assembly is vertically installed on the support frame.

6. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a fixed base (231), a spring assembly (232), and a connecting arm (233). The fixed base is fixedly connected to the base, one end of the spring assembly is connected to the fixed base, and the other end is connected to one end of the connecting arm. The other end of the connecting arm is fixedly connected to the sliding assembly.

7. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A fine-tuning component (234) is horizontally mounted on the fixed base.

8. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor (241) mounted vertically on a sliding assembly, and a horizontal rubber wheel connected to the motor output shaft.

9. The side-driven conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The motor and the horizontal rubber wheel are connected by a speed reducer.

10. A conveyor line having a side-drive conveying device as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, It includes at least two sets of the side-driven conveying devices arranged along the conveying direction.

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