Material handling alignment mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of material handling alignment mechanism, its technical solution main points include machine table, two alignment conveying mechanisms of facing arrangement are slidably connected on machine table, adjusting drive assembly for driving alignment conveying mechanism sliding is provided on machine table, alignment conveying mechanism includes conveying surface and alignment surface, the alignment surface of two alignment conveying mechanisms is respectively attached with material end, conveying surface is attached with material bottom, material enters from conveying surface one end and is conveyed from another end by conveying surface;The alignment conveying mechanism of the utility model can match different size materials by moving adjusting pitch, and through synchronous movement alignment, conveying surface link, the problem of poor adaptability of existing process interval handling transition section, low alignment accuracy, discontinuous conveying link is solved pertinently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material handling equipment, and more specifically to a material handling alignment mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of materials such as packaging film rolls, the transfer section between processes is a key link to achieve continuous material flow. It needs to complete the reception, positioning alignment and conveying connection of materials between the previous process and the next process.

[0003] However, current production line transfer sections often employ fixed structural designs, only compatible with materials of specific sizes and specifications. To address this limitation, the industry commonly uses manual handling or overhead cranes to transfer materials between processes. Manual handling requires an additional worker, is labor-intensive, and inefficient, making it suitable only for small materials. While overhead cranes can handle heavier rolled materials, their complex operation disrupts the continuous flow of the production line, significantly reducing overall production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the core pain points of existing inter-process handling transition sections, such as poor adaptability, low alignment accuracy, and discontinuous conveying connections, through an integrated design of "adjustable spacing + synchronous movement alignment + conveyor surface connection." To achieve the above objective, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A material handling and alignment mechanism includes a machine base with two opposing alignment conveying mechanisms slidably connected to the machine base. The machine base is provided with an adjustment drive assembly for driving the alignment conveying mechanisms to slide. Each alignment conveying mechanism includes a conveying surface and an alignment surface. The alignment surfaces of the two alignment conveying mechanisms are respectively attached to the ends of the material, and the conveying surface is attached to the bottom of the material. The material enters from one end of the conveying surface and is conveyed out from the other end by the conveying surface.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that: a guide rail is provided on the machine base, the alignment conveying mechanism is slidably connected to the machine base through the guide rail, the adjustment drive assembly includes a rack provided on the machine base along the length direction of the guide rail, and an adjustment motor provided on the alignment conveying mechanism, wherein the adjustment motor is provided with a gear meshing with the rack.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that: the alignment surface is perpendicular to the conveying surface, the conveying surface is horizontally arranged, and the alignment surface is vertically arranged.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that: the conveying surface includes a plurality of conveying rollers, the plurality of conveying rollers are arranged along the conveying direction of the material, adjacent conveying rollers are connected by a transmission component, and the invention also includes a conveying motor, the conveying motor driving at least one conveying roller to rotate.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: at least one synchronous sprocket is provided on the rotating shaft of the transmission roller; the transmission component is a synchronous chain sleeved between the synchronous sprockets of adjacent transmission rollers; a drive sprocket is provided on the conveying motor; and a drive chain is sleeved between the drive sprocket and the synchronous sprocket of at least one transmission roller, thereby driving the transmission roller to rotate.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: a protective cover is provided on the conveying surface, the protective cover extends along the arrangement direction of the conveying rollers, and the protective cover covers the rotation shaft of the conveying rollers.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: an abutment plate is provided on the side of the alignment surface facing the other alignment conveying mechanism, the abutment plate is parallel to the alignment surface, and the abutment plate is connected to the alignment surface through a connecting column.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: a guide surface is provided on the abutting plate, and the guide surface is arranged in a circle along the edge of the abutting plate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: a position sensor is provided on the machine base, the position sensor is located near the end of the alignment conveying mechanism in the direction of movement, a protrusion for triggering the position sensor is provided on the alignment conveying mechanism, and buffer blocks are provided on both sides of the alignment conveying mechanism along its sliding direction.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0015] 1. By adjusting the spacing of the left and right alignment conveyor mechanisms, it can flexibly match materials such as roll packaging films of different lengths and diameters, replacing the limitations of traditional fixed-specification transition sections, reducing equipment investment and production line changeover costs, and adapting to the needs of small-batch, multi-variety production; after the material is received, the two alignment conveyor mechanisms move synchronously to align the material with the next process, and then output the material to the next process through the conveyor surface, realizing seamless connection and automation of processes, greatly improving overall production efficiency, and with a simple structure and reliable operation.

[0016] 2. The vertical design of the alignment surface and the conveying surface ensures that the material is accurately positioned in both the horizontal and vertical directions; the transmission rollers rotate synchronously through the transmission of synchronous sprockets and chains, which effectively prevents the material from shifting, slipping or shaking during the conveying process, and improves the alignment accuracy and conveying stability.

[0017] 3. By setting up a protective cover, the internal transmission components are protected from dust and debris intrusion, extending the service life of the equipment and preventing chain interference that could lead to equipment failure. By setting up a safety protection structure with position sensors and buffer blocks, the automatic limit and overshoot prevention functions of the alignment conveyor mechanism are realized, improving the safety and reliability of the entire mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the embodiment when it is located between the preceding and following processes;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an overall schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a view of the inside of the alignment conveyor mechanism;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a view from the outside of the alignment conveyor mechanism;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission surface.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 1. Machine base; 2. Alignment conveying mechanism; 201. Alignment surface; 202. Conveying surface; 2021. Transmission roller; 2022. Conveying motor; 2023. Synchronous chain; 2024. Drive chain; 3. Adjustment drive assembly; 301. Rack; 302. Adjustment motor; 303. Gear; 4. Guide rail; 5. Protective cover; 6. Abutment plate; 7. Connecting column; 8. Guide surface; 9. Position sensor; 10. Protrusion; 11. Buffer block; 12. Front-end process; 13. Back-end process; 14. Material. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a material handling alignment mechanism includes a rectangular platform 1. Two opposing alignment conveying mechanisms 2 are slidably connected to the platform 1. Two I-shaped guide rails 4 are fixed parallel to each other along the length of the upper surface of the platform 1. The alignment conveying mechanisms 2 are slidably connected to the platform 1 through the guide rails 4. An adjustment drive assembly 3 is also provided on the platform 1 to drive the alignment conveying mechanisms 2 to slide. The adjustment drive assembly 3 is installed between the platform 1 and the alignment conveying mechanisms 2 and is used to drive the two alignment conveying mechanisms 2 to slide in opposite directions along the guide rails 4 to adjust the spacing or slide synchronously to move the material 14.

[0027] The alignment conveying mechanism 2 integrates conveying and alignment functions. Its structure includes mutually perpendicular alignment surfaces 201 and conveying surfaces 202. The conveying surface 202 is horizontally arranged, and the alignment surface 201 is vertically arranged. The alignment surfaces 201 of the two alignment conveying mechanisms 2 respectively abut the ends of the material 14, thereby driving the material 14 to move during synchronous sliding. The conveying surface 202 abuts the bottom of the material 14 and provides power for conveying the material 14 to the next process. The material 14 from the previous process enters from one end of the conveying surface 202 and is conveyed from the other end of the conveying surface 202 to the next process, completing the transition transfer.

[0028] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, specifically, the adjustment drive assembly 3 includes a rack 301 arranged on the machine base 1 along the length direction of the guide rail 4. The rack 301 is parallel to the guide rail 4. It also includes an adjustment motor 302 arranged on the alignment conveying mechanism 2. A gear 303 that meshes with the rack 301 is coaxially arranged on the output shaft of the adjustment motor 302. By adjusting the motor 302, the gear 303 is controlled to rotate forward or backward, thereby driving the alignment conveying mechanism 2 to move back and forth along the rack 301.

[0029] The conveying surface 202 includes a plurality of conveying rollers 2021, which are arranged along the conveying direction of the material 14. The two ends of the conveying rollers 2021 are rotatably connected to the frame of the alignment conveying mechanism 2 through bearing seats. When the conveying rollers 2021 rotate, the material 14 is conveyed by the friction of their surfaces. Adjacent conveying rollers 2021 are connected by a transmission component. The conveying surface 2022 also includes a conveying motor 2022, which drives at least one conveying roller 2021 to rotate. The driven conveying roller 2021 then drives the other conveying rollers 2021 to rotate together through the transmission component.

[0030] At least one synchronous sprocket is provided on the rotating shaft of the transfer roller 2021. The transmission component is a synchronous chain 2023 sleeved between the synchronous sprockets of adjacent transfer rollers 2021. The outermost transfer roller 2021 only needs one synchronous sprocket, while the middle transfer rollers 2021 have two synchronous sprockets, which are connected to the synchronous chains 2023 between the two adjacent transfer rollers 2021 on the left and right sides, respectively. A drive sprocket is provided on the output shaft of the conveying motor 2022. A drive chain 2024 is sleeved between the drive sprocket and the synchronous sprocket of at least one transfer roller 2021, thereby driving the transfer roller 2021 to rotate. When the conveying motor 2022 starts, the corresponding transfer roller 2021 is driven to rotate through the drive chain 2024, and then the power is transmitted through the synchronous chain 2023, so that all transfer rollers 2021 rotate synchronously in the same direction, thereby realizing the smooth conveying of material 14.

[0031] A protective cover 5 is installed on the conveying surface 202. The protective cover 5 is made of thin steel plate and is bent into shape. It extends along the arrangement direction of the transmission rollers 2021, and its length is the same as the length of the conveying surface 202. Its width covers the area where the rotating shaft of the transmission rollers 2021 and the synchronous sprockets and synchronous chains 2023 are located. The protective cover 5 is fixed to the frame of the alignment conveying mechanism 2 by bolts. The bottom of the protective cover 5 maintains a preset distance from the upper surface of the transmission rollers 2021, so as not to affect the rotation of the transmission rollers 2021, and to effectively prevent dust, material debris, and other debris from the production site from entering the transmission components. At the same time, the protective cover 5 can also prevent operators or objects from accidentally touching the rotating chains and sprockets, improving the safety of the mechanism operation.

[0032] An abutment plate 6 is provided on the side of the alignment surface 201 facing the other alignment conveying mechanism 2. The abutment plate 6 is parallel to the alignment surface 201 and is connected to the alignment surface 201 via a connecting post 7. The length of the connecting post 7 can be changed according to requirements, and the abutment plate 6 can also be made of wear-resistant rubber to buffer the impact force on the end of the material 14 during alignment, preventing damage to the material 14. A guide surface 8 is provided on the abutment plate 6, with a ring of guide surface 8 along the edge of the abutment plate 6. When the material 14 enters between the two alignment conveying mechanisms 2, the guide surface 8 can guide it, allowing the end of the material 14 to quickly and accurately contact the contact surface of the abutment plate 6, avoiding alignment jamming caused by misalignment of the material 14.

[0033] A position sensor 9 is installed on the machine base 1. The position sensor 9 is a slotted photoelectric sensor. The position sensor 9 is located near the end of the alignment conveyor mechanism 2 in the direction of movement, specifically at both ends. The alignment conveyor mechanism 2 is provided with a protrusion 10 for triggering the position sensor. When the alignment conveyor mechanism 2 slides to the limit position of its travel, the protrusion 10 will trigger the position sensor. The position sensor 9 sends a signal to the controller, and the controller then controls the regulating motor 302 to stop operating, thereby achieving the limit protection of the alignment conveyor mechanism 2.

[0034] The alignment conveying mechanism 2 is provided with buffer blocks 11 on both sides along its sliding direction. The buffer blocks 11 are made of rubber elastic material. When the alignment conveying mechanism 2 collides with each other or with the end of the machine platform 1, the impact force of the alignment conveying mechanism 2 is buffered by the buffer blocks 11 to prevent the mechanism from being damaged due to over-impact, thus forming a double safety protection.

[0035] The working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0036] The equipment controller drives the alignment conveying mechanism 2 to slide along the guide rail 4 in opposite directions or in the opposite direction by adjusting the motor 302 until a preset distance corresponding to the length of the material 14 is reached. The material 14 of the previous process 12 is conveyed to the conveying surface 202 of this mechanism, and the bottom of the material 14 is in contact with the transmission roller 2021. At this time, the two ends of the material 14 are located between the two abutment plates 6. The controller starts the adjusting motor 302 again according to the position of the subsequent process 13, driving the two alignment conveying mechanisms 2 to move synchronously and accurately align the material 14 with the subsequent process 13. Finally, the transmission roller 2021 carries the material 14 to the subsequent process 13, completing the transition and handling operation of the material 14 in the production line.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the design concept of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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.

Claims

1. A material handling and alignment mechanism, characterized in that: The machine includes a base, on which two opposing alignment conveying mechanisms are slidably connected. The base is provided with an adjustment drive assembly for driving the alignment conveying mechanisms to slide. Each alignment conveying mechanism includes a conveying surface and an alignment surface. The alignment surfaces of the two alignment conveying mechanisms are respectively attached to the ends of the material, and the conveying surface is attached to the bottom of the material. The material enters from one end of the conveying surface and is conveyed out from the other end by the conveying surface.

2. The material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine base is provided with a guide rail, and the alignment conveying mechanism is slidably connected to the machine base through the guide rail. The adjustment drive assembly includes a rack arranged on the machine base along the length direction of the guide rail, and also includes an adjustment motor arranged on the alignment conveying mechanism. The adjustment motor is provided with a gear that meshes with the rack.

3. The material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alignment surface is perpendicular to the conveying surface, the conveying surface is horizontal, and the alignment surface is vertical.

4. The material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveying surface includes a plurality of conveying rollers, which are arranged along the conveying direction of the material. Adjacent conveying rollers are connected by a transmission component. The conveying surface also includes a conveying motor, which drives at least one conveying roller to rotate.

5. A material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least one synchronous sprocket is provided on the rotating shaft of the transmission roller, the transmission component is a synchronous chain sleeved between the synchronous sprockets of adjacent transmission rollers, the conveying motor is provided with a drive sprocket, and a drive chain is sleeved between the drive sprocket and the synchronous sprocket of at least one transmission roller, thereby driving the transmission roller to rotate.

6. The material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protective cover is provided on the conveying surface, the protective cover extends along the arrangement direction of the conveying rollers, and the protective cover covers the rotation shaft of the conveying rollers.

7. The material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: An abutment plate is provided on the side of the alignment surface facing the other alignment conveying mechanism. The abutment plate is parallel to the alignment surface and is connected to the alignment surface through a connecting column.

8. A material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The abutment plate is provided with a guide surface, and the guide surface is arranged in a circle along the edge of the abutment plate.

9. A material handling and alignment mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A position sensor is provided on the machine base. The position sensor is located near the end of the alignment conveying mechanism in the direction of movement. The alignment conveying mechanism is provided with a protrusion for triggering the position sensor. Buffer blocks are provided on both sides of the alignment conveying mechanism along its sliding direction.

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