A single piece singulating conveyor and singulating device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a single piece separation conveying line and single piece separation device. Single piece separation conveying line includes first conveying mechanism and swing separation mechanism, and first conveying mechanism includes first conveying plane and blocking structure, and swing separation mechanism includes rotatable swing board and first elastic reset piece, and in initial state, the separation gap is formed between the one end of swing board close to blocking structure and blocking structure. Through the width of separation gap in second direction is set to be less than or equal to two times the width of goods in second direction, so that under the blocking effect of swing board, multiple goods moving in first direction in first conveying plane can be orderly arranged along first direction and pass through separation gap in turn, and first elastic reset piece has the tendency of resetting swing board to initial state. The single piece separation conveying line not only simple structure, lower in cost, and can realize the orderly arrangement and automatic separation of goods, and separation effect is good, also easy to control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics equipment technology, and in particular to a single-piece separation conveyor line and a single-piece separation device. Background Technology

[0002] A single-piece separation mechanism is a feeding mechanism that can separate multiple clustered goods into an orderly sequence, and it is widely used in logistics and various processing fields. In logistics, such as in sorting walls, sorting machine bag feeding, and automated palletizing using robotic arms, it is necessary to separate disorderly transported goods into individual pieces to facilitate subsequent feeding to actuators (such as suction cups, sorting carts, etc.).

[0003] Existing single-piece separation mechanisms generally achieve single-piece separation through the cooperation of multiple conveying modules. This not only results in complex structures and high control difficulty, but also poor separation effect, making it impossible to arrange and move goods one by one. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a single-piece separation conveyor line and a single-piece separation device. The single-piece separation conveyor line has a simple structure, can separate goods, has a good separation effect, and is easy to control.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A single-item separation conveyor line includes: a first conveying mechanism, comprising a first conveying plane for conveying goods along a first direction and a blocking structure disposed on one side of the first conveying plane along a second direction; a swing separation mechanism, comprising a swing plate and a first elastic reset member, wherein the swing plate is rotatably disposed about a first axis, and the swing plate has an initial state in which it is inclined along a third direction and at least partially located within the first conveying plane, wherein in the initial state, a separation gap is formed between the end of the swing plate near the blocking structure and the blocking structure; wherein, D≤2W, D is the width of the separation gap in the second direction, and W is the width of the goods in the second direction; under the blocking action of the swing plate, multiple goods moving along the first direction within the first conveying plane can be arranged in an orderly manner along the first direction and pass through the separation gap sequentially, and the first elastic reset member has a tendency to reset the swing plate to the initial state.

[0007] Preferably, the width D of the separation gap in the second direction is adjustable; and / or, the swing separation mechanism further includes a fixing member and a guide shaft, the fixing member being fixed on the other side of the first conveying plane in the second direction, the fixing member being provided with an elongated guide hole extending along the first direction, one end of the guide shaft being connected to the swing plate, and the other end being movably inserted into the elongated guide hole.

[0008] Preferably, the first elastic reset member is a compression spring sleeved on the guide shaft, one end of the compression spring elastically abutting against the fixing member, and the other end elastically abutting against the swing plate; and / or, the fixing member includes a horizontal fixing plate and a vertical fixing plate connected in an L-shape, the horizontal fixing plate being fixed on the other side of the first conveying plane in the second direction, and the elongated guide hole being provided in the vertical fixing plate.

[0009] Preferably, the swing separation mechanism further includes a limiting nut and a limiting washer, the limiting nut and the limiting washer being located on both sides of the vertical fixing plate, the limiting nut being threadedly connected to the guide shaft, the limiting washer being movably disposed on the guide shaft, and the compression spring elastically pressing against the limiting washer.

[0010] Preferably, the first conveying mechanism includes a belt conveyor, the top surface of the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor forming the first conveying plane; and / or, the first conveying mechanism includes a bottom baffle, the bottom baffle protruding from the end of the first conveying plane along a first direction, the bottom baffle being provided with a position detection structure for detecting goods.

[0011] A single-item separation device includes a production line, a transfer mechanism, and the aforementioned single-item separation conveyor line. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer goods one by one from the single-item separation conveyor line to the production line after they have passed through the separation gap.

[0012] Preferably, the assembly line includes a second conveying mechanism having a second conveying plane for conveying goods along a first direction, and the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism are spaced apart in a second direction; and / or, the cargo handling mechanism includes a mounting frame and a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism being disposed on the mounting frame and located above the assembly line and the single-piece separation conveyor line, the clamping mechanism including a lateral drive, a lateral movement member, a lifting drive, and a clamping structure, the lateral drive being capable of outputting linear motion along the second direction, the lateral movement member being connected to the output end of the lateral drive, the lifting drive being disposed on the lateral movement member, the output end of the lifting drive being connected to the clamping structure and capable of driving the clamping structure to rise and fall, the clamping structure being used to clamp goods.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping structure includes a lifting plate, a fixed push plate, a movable push plate, and a clamping drive. The lifting plate is connected to the output end of the lifting drive. The fixed push plate and the clamping drive are both fixedly mounted on the lifting plate. The output end of the clamping drive is connected to the movable push plate and can drive the movable push plate to move in a second direction toward or away from the fixed push plate. A clamping space for clamping goods is formed between the fixed push plate and the movable push plate.

[0014] Preferably, the clamping structure further includes a clamping plate, a guide shaft, a first bushing, a second elastic reset member, a sensing plate, and a sensing switch. The first bushing is fixedly mounted on the movable push plate. The guide shaft slides through the first bushing along a second direction. One end of the guide shaft near the fixed push plate is connected to the clamping plate, and the other end is provided with the sensing plate. The sensing switch is mounted on the movable push plate. The sensing plate can trigger the sensing switch after moving a target distance along the second direction. The clamping plate is used to contact the goods. The second elastic reset member has a tendency to reset the clamping plate to its initial position.

[0015] Preferably, the mounting bracket is provided with a guide rail extending in a second direction, the guide rail being used to guide the movement of the transverse member in the second direction; and / or, the clamping mechanism further includes at least one guide rod extending in a vertical direction, the transverse member being provided with a second bushing, the guide rod passing through the second bushing, the bottom end of the guide rod being connected to the clamping structure, and at least one of the top ends of the guide rod being provided with a limiting member.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This utility model provides a single-piece separation conveyor line comprising a first conveying mechanism and a swing separation mechanism. The first conveying mechanism includes a first conveying plane for conveying goods along a first direction and a blocking structure disposed on one side of the first conveying plane along a second direction. The swing separation mechanism includes a swing plate and a first elastic reset member. The swing plate is rotatably disposed around a first axis and has an initial state in which it is inclined along a third direction and at least partially located within the first conveying plane. In the initial state, a separation gap is formed between the end of the swing plate near the blocking structure and the blocking structure. By setting the width of the separation gap in the second direction to be less than or equal to twice the width of the goods in the second direction, multiple goods moving along the first direction within the first conveying plane can be orderly arranged along the first direction and pass through the separation gap sequentially under the blocking action of the swing plate. The first elastic reset member has a tendency to reset the swing plate to its initial state. This single-piece separation conveyor line is not only simple in structure and low in cost, but also enables the orderly arrangement and automatic separation of goods, has a good separation effect, and is easy to control. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the single-piece separation device described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of the single-piece separation device described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the single-piece separation conveyor line described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of section C;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cargo handling mechanism described in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the cargo handling mechanism described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of section E in the middle.

[0025] In the picture:

[0026] 100. Single-piece separation conveyor line; 110. First conveying mechanism; 111. First conveying plane; 112. Blocking structure; 113. Conveyor belt; 114. Drive motor; 115. Bottom baffle; 116. Position detection structure; 120. Swinging separation mechanism; 121. Swinging plate; 122. Fixing component; 1221. Long guide hole; 123. Guide shaft; 124. Limiting nut; 125. Limiting washer; 126. Rotating shaft; 127. Connecting seat; 130. First support seat;

[0027] 200. Assembly line; 210. Second conveying mechanism; 211. Second conveying plane; 220. Second support base;

[0028] 300. Cargo handling mechanism; 310. Mounting bracket; 320. Clamping mechanism; 321. Lateral movement drive; 322. Lateral movement component; 323. Lifting drive; 324. Clamping structure; 3241. Lifting plate; 3242. Fixed push plate; 3243. Moving push plate; 3244. Clamping drive; 3245. Clamping plate; 3246. Guide shaft; 3247. First bushing; 3248. Second elastic reset component; 3249. Sensing plate; 31410. Inductive switch; 325. Guide rod; 326. Limiting component; 330. Guide rail;

[0029] 10. Goods. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar parts or parts having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0033] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model provides a single-piece separation conveyor line 100 for separating goods 10 transported side-by-side into goods 10 transported in a sequential order, thereby achieving orderly transport of goods 10 and facilitating subsequent single-piece processing of goods 10. Specifically, the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 includes a first conveying mechanism 110 and a swing separation mechanism 120. The first conveying mechanism 110 includes a first conveying plane 111 that transports goods 10 along a first direction and a blocking structure 112 disposed on one side of the first conveying plane 111 along a second direction. The first direction is as follows: Figure 1 As shown in direction a, the second direction is as follows. Figure 1 As shown in direction b. The swing separation mechanism 120 includes a swing plate 121 and a first elastic reset member. The swing plate 121 is rotatably disposed about a first axis. The swing plate 121 has an initial state in which it is inclined along a third direction and at least partially located within the first conveying plane 111. The third direction is as follows: Figure 1As shown in the c-direction, in the initial state, a separation gap is formed between the end of the swing plate 121 near the blocking structure 112 and the blocking structure 112. Figure 2 As shown, the width of the separation gap in the second direction is defined as D, and the width of the cargo 10 in the second direction is defined as W. In this invention, D ≤ 2W. Under the blocking action of the swing plate 121, multiple cargoes 10 moving in the first direction within the first conveying plane 111 can be arranged in an orderly manner along the first direction and pass through the separation gap in sequence. The first elastic reset member has a tendency to reset the swing plate 121 to its initial state.

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 2 As shown, multiple goods 10 move synchronously within the first conveying plane 111 moving along the first direction. Since the width W1 of the first conveying plane 111 in the second direction is greater than 2W, when goods 10 are manually placed or automatically received into the conveyor line, goods 10 may be conveyed side-by-side due to misplacement or other reasons (e.g., ...). Figure 2 As shown by the dashed line, in the initial state, the swing plate 121 is inclined along the third direction, so that the width of the gap between the swing plate 121 and the blocking structure 112 gradually decreases in the first direction. The goods 10 arranged side by side and moving synchronously in the second direction enter between the swing plate 121 and the blocking structure 112. Under the blocking action of the swing plate 121, the goods 10 close to the swing plate 121 will slow down, thereby causing the two side by side goods 10 to be gradually separated in the first direction until they pass through the separation gap one by one. It should be noted that in the initial state, the swing plate 121 is in an inward swing state under the action of the first elastic reset member. When the cargo 10 comes into contact with the swing plate 121, the swing plate 121 will push the cargo 10 toward the blocking structure 112. At the same time, during the contact process, the swing plate 121 will be pushed away from the blocking structure 112 by the cargo 10. In other words, the elastic force of the first elastic reset member cannot prevent the cargo 10 from moving forward in the first direction. That is, the forward state of the cargo 10 will not be hindered. It only has a pushing effect on the cargo 10 toward the blocking direction and a deceleration effect in the first direction.

[0036] The single-piece separation conveyor line 100 provided by this utility model sets the width of the separation gap in the second direction to be less than or equal to twice the width of the goods 10 in the second direction. This allows multiple goods 10 moving in the first direction within the first conveying plane 111 to be arranged in an orderly manner and pass through the separation gap sequentially under the obstruction of the swing plate 121. This single-piece separation conveyor line 100 is not only simple in structure and low in cost, but also achieves orderly arrangement and automatic separation of the goods 10, with good separation effect and easy control.

[0037] The first conveying mechanism 110 can convey various goods 10, each with a different width in the second direction. To enable the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 to separate goods 10 with different widths, in some embodiments, the width D of the separation gap in the second direction is adjustable. This allows the swing separation mechanism 120 to adapt to different sizes of parts, achieving complex single-piece separation goals through a simple structure and control method. Specifically, the tilt angle of the swing plate 121 of the swing separation mechanism 120 is adjustable in its initial state. Swing plates 121 with different tilt angles form separation gaps of different widths with the blocking structure 112. The size of the separation gap can be adjusted by adjusting the tilt angle of the swing plate 121.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the first conveying mechanism 110 includes a belt conveyor, the top surface of which forms a first conveying plane 111. Specifically, the first conveying mechanism 110 includes a drive motor 114, a drive roller, a driven roller, and a conveyor belt 113. The drive roller and the driven roller are spaced apart in a first direction. The conveyor belt 113 is fitted onto the drive roller and the driven roller. The motor shaft of the drive motor 114 is connected to the drive roller and is used to drive the drive roller to rotate around a second axis, thereby driving the conveyor belt 113 to move, so that the goods 10 on the conveyor belt 113 can move along the first direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the first conveying mechanism 110 can also be a combination of a linear drive module and a transport plate.

[0039] Continue to refer to Figure 3 As shown, the first conveying mechanism 110 includes a bottom baffle 115, which protrudes from the end of the first conveying plane 111 along a first direction. The bottom baffle 115 extends along a second direction and is able to block the goods 10 when they move to the end of the conveyor belt 113, so as to prevent the goods 10 from accidentally falling from the end of the first conveying mechanism 110.

[0040] Furthermore, a position detection structure 116 for detecting the cargo 10 is provided on the bottom baffle 115. The position detection structure 116 can acquire the position information of the cargo 10, providing a signal to trigger subsequent mechanisms to perform the next operation on the cargo 10. Optionally, the position detection structure 116 is a position sensor. Optionally, multiple position sensors are provided, and the multiple position sensors are spaced apart on the bottom baffle 115 to achieve accurate detection of the cargo 10.

[0041] Continue to refer to Figure 3As shown, the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 also includes a first support base 130, which is located below the first conveying mechanism 110 to support the first conveying mechanism 110 to a set height. Optionally, the first support base 130 is a frame structure formed by splicing multiple rods.

[0042] In order to guide the swinging motion of the swing plate 121, such as Figure 4 As shown, the swing separation mechanism 120 also includes a fixing member 122 and a guide shaft 123. The fixing member 122 is fixed to the other side of the first conveying plane 111 in the second direction, that is, the fixing member 122 and the blocking structure 112 are arranged opposite to each other in the second direction and located on both sides of the first conveying plane 111. The fixing member 122 is provided with an elongated guide hole 1221 extending along the first direction. One end of the guide shaft 123 is connected to the swing plate 121, and the other end is movably inserted into the elongated guide hole 1221. The guide shaft 123 moves within the elongated guide hole 1221, which can guide the swing of the swing plate 121, so that the swing plate 121 can rotate stably around the first axis. Optionally, the elongated guide hole 1221 is a rectangular hole, an oblong hole, or an elliptical hole.

[0043] Optionally, the swing separation mechanism 120 further includes a rotating shaft 126. A shaft hole is provided at the end of the swing plate 121 away from the blocking structure 112. The rotating shaft 126 protrudes vertically from the connecting seat 127 and passes through the shaft hole on the swing plate 121. The connecting seat 127 is fixed to the side of the first conveying mechanism 110. Alternatively, in other embodiments, a shaft seat can be provided on one side of the first conveying mechanism 110, with a shaft hole on the shaft seat. A rotating shaft portion protrudes from the end of the swing plate 121 away from the blocking structure 112, and the rotating shaft portion passes through the shaft hole.

[0044] Optionally, the fixing member 122 includes a horizontal fixing plate and a vertical fixing plate connected in an L-shape. The horizontal fixing plate is fixed to the other side of the first conveying plane 111 in the second direction, and the elongated guide hole 1221 is provided in the vertical fixing plate. Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing member 122 can also be a plate or block of other shapes.

[0045] To prevent the guide shaft 123 from disengaging from the elongated guide hole 1221, continue referring to... Figure 4As shown, the swing separation mechanism 120 also includes a limiting nut 124 and a limiting washer 125. The limiting nut 124 and the limiting washer 125 are located on both sides of the vertical fixed plate. The limiting nut 124 is threadedly connected to the guide shaft 123, and the limiting washer 125 is movably disposed on the guide shaft 123. A compression spring elastically presses against the limiting washer 125. Specifically, the end of the guide shaft 123 away from the swing plate 121 has an external thread structure, forming a threaded section. The limiting nut 124 is threadedly connected to the threaded section, and its position is adjustable. It should be noted that the position of the limiting washer 125 on the guide shaft 123 is adjustable under the action of external force. The limiting nut 124 can limit the maximum extension length of the guide shaft 123, corresponding to the maximum inward rotation angle of the swing plate 121.

[0046] The first elastic reset component is a compression spring sleeved on the guide shaft 123. One end of the compression spring elastically abuts against the fixing member 122, and the other end elastically abuts against the swing plate 121. The compression spring is compressed between the swing plate 121 and the limiting washer 125 sleeved on the guide shaft 123. In the working state, the limiting washer 125 is constantly pressed against the vertical fixing plate. It should be noted that in the initial state, the swing plate 121 is in an inward swing state under the action of the compression spring. When the goods 10 are transported to contact the swing plate 121, the swing plate 121 will push the goods 10 to the opposite side of the swing plate 121. At the same time, during the contact process, the swing plate 121 will be pushed outward by the goods 10. That is, the compression force of the compression spring cannot hinder the forward movement of the goods 10. In other words, the goods 10 in the forward state will not be hindered, but only have an outward pushing and deceleration effect. Of course, in other embodiments, the compression spring can also be set independently of the guide shaft 123, that is, one end of the compression spring is connected to the back of the swing plate 121, and the other end is connected to the fixing member 122.

[0047] This utility model also discloses a single-piece separation device, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the single-item separation device includes a transfer mechanism 300, a production line 200, and the aforementioned single-item separation conveyor line 100. The transfer mechanism 300 is used to transfer goods 10, after passing through the separation gap, from the single-item separation conveyor line 100 to the production line 200 one by one. Specifically, the transfer mechanism 300 is provided in the overlapping area of ​​the production line 200 and the single-item separation conveyor line 100. The single-item separation conveyor line 100 receives goods 10 and separates the goods 10 transported side by side into goods 10 transported in sequence during the transport of goods 10, so that each goods 10 can be moved outward and transported to the execution position of the transfer mechanism 300. The transfer mechanism 300 clamps the goods 10 and moves them one by one, according to the rhythm, to the corresponding production line 200. Then the production line 200 transports the goods 10 one by one in sequence to the subsequent attribute collection or other automated equipment for feeding them one by one.

[0048] In some embodiments, the assembly line 200 includes a second conveying mechanism 210, which has a second conveying plane 211 for conveying goods 10 along a first direction. The second conveying mechanism 210 and the first conveying mechanism 110 are spaced apart in a second direction. Optionally, the second conveying mechanism 210 includes a belt conveyor, the top surface of which forms the second conveying plane 211. The structure of the second conveying mechanism 210 may be the same as or different from that of the first conveying mechanism 110. The specific structure of the second conveying mechanism 210 will not be described in detail here.

[0049] The assembly line 200 also includes a second support base 220, which is located below the second conveying mechanism 210 to support the second conveying mechanism 210 at a set height. Optionally, the second support base 220 is a frame structure formed by splicing multiple rods.

[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 1 As shown, the transfer mechanism 300 is partially structured above the intersection of the assembly line 200 and the single-piece separation conveyor line 100. Specifically, the intersection is where the end of the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 and the first section of the assembly line 200 are arranged side by side in the second direction.

[0051] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, the cargo handling mechanism 300 includes a mounting frame 310 and a clamping mechanism 320. The clamping mechanism 320 is mounted on the mounting frame 310 and located above the assembly line 200 and the single-piece separation conveyor line 100. The clamping mechanism 320 includes a transverse drive 321, a transverse component 322, a lifting drive 323, and a clamping structure 324. The transverse drive 321 can output linear motion along a second direction. The transverse component 322 is connected to the output end of the transverse drive 321. The lifting drive 323 is mounted on the transverse component 322. The output end of the lifting drive 323 is connected to the clamping structure 324 and can drive the clamping structure 324 to lift. The clamping structure 324 is used to clamp the goods 10.

[0052] Driven by the transverse drive 321, the transverse component 322 can move along the second direction. The lifting drive 323 and the clamping structure 324 provided on the transverse component 322 move synchronously along the second direction, so that the clamping structure 324 moves to the top of the assembly line 200 or the single-piece separation conveyor line 100. After the transverse component 322 moves into place in the second direction, the lifting drive 323 works. Driven by the lifting drive 323, the clamping structure 324 moves up and down vertically, thereby realizing the picking and placing of goods 10.

[0053] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 310 is a cubic frame formed by splicing horizontal and vertical bars.

[0054] In some embodiments, the lateral drive 321 is a lateral cylinder, and the cylinder rod of the lateral cylinder is capable of extending and retracting in the second direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the lateral drive 321 may also be a combination of a linear motor or a rotary motor and a low rod nut mechanism.

[0055] In some embodiments, the transverse sliding member 322 is a cross-shaped plate structure. Specifically, the transverse sliding member 322 includes a first plate extending along a first direction and a second plate extending along a second direction, with both ends of the first plate overlapping the mounting bracket 310. Of course, in other embodiments, the transverse sliding member 322 can also be a plate of other shapes.

[0056] To improve the movement accuracy of the transverse component 322 in the second direction, continue to refer to... Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 310 is provided with a guide rail 330 extending in the second direction. The guide rail 330 is used to guide the movement of the transverse member 322 in the second direction. Optionally, there are two guide rails 330, which are spaced apart in the first direction. Each end of the first plate is provided with a slider, and the two sliders are slidably connected to the two guide rails 330 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0057] In some embodiments, the lifting drive 323 is a lifting cylinder, and the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder can move vertically. Specifically, the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixed on the transverse member 322, and the cylinder rod of the lifting cylinder passes through the transverse member 322 and is connected to the clamping structure 324. Of course, in other embodiments, the lifting drive 323 may also be a combination of a linear motor or a rotary motor and a low rod nut mechanism.

[0058] To improve the lifting accuracy of the clamping structure 324, the clamping mechanism 320 further includes at least one guide rod 325. The guide rod 325 extends vertically, and a second bushing is provided on the transverse moving member 322. The guide rod 325 passes through the second bushing, and its bottom end is connected to the clamping structure 324. A limiting member 326 is provided at the top end of at least one guide rod 325. In one specific embodiment, four guide rods 325 are provided, with a second bushing provided at each end of the first plate and each end of the second plate. The four guide rods 325 are correspondingly passed through the four second bushings. In one specific embodiment, the top end of the guide rod 325 passing through the end of the first plate is provided with a limiting member 326.

[0059] Continue to refer to Figure 6 As shown, the clamping structure 324 includes a lifting plate 3241, a fixed push plate 3242, a movable push plate 3243, and a clamping drive member 3244. The lifting plate 3241 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive member 323. The fixed push plate 3242 and the clamping drive member 3244 are both fixedly mounted on the lifting plate 3241. The output end of the clamping drive member 3244 is connected to the movable push plate 3243 and can drive the movable push plate 3243 to move along the second direction toward or away from the fixed push plate 3242. A clamping space for clamping the goods 10 is formed between the fixed push plate 3242 and the movable push plate 3243. When the transfer mechanism 300 is working, the clamping structure 324 is first moved to the top of the single-piece separation conveyor line 100. Then, the lifting drive 323 drives the clamping structure 324 to descend to the clamping height. At this time, the fixed push plate 3242 is located at the opening on one side of the single-piece separation conveyor line 100, and the movable push plate 3243 opens to the other side of the single-piece separation conveyor line 100. After that, driven by the clamping drive 3244, the movable push plate 3243 moves towards the fixed push plate 3242 and gradually clamps the goods 10. After the goods 10 are clamped, the lifting drive 323 drives the clamping structure 324 to rise. Then, according to the corresponding position of the assembly line 200, the goods 10 are moved laterally and pushed to the assembly line 200.

[0060] In some embodiments, the clamping drive 3244 is a linear module. Of course, in other embodiments, the clamping drive 3244 may also be a combination of a cylinder or a rotary motor and a low-rod nut mechanism.

[0061] Continue to refer to Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping structure 324 further includes a clamping plate 3245, a guide shaft 3246, a first bushing 3247, a second elastic reset member 3248, a sensing plate 3249, and a sensing switch 32410. The first bushing 3247 is fixedly mounted on the movable push plate 3243. The guide shaft 3246 slides through the first bushing 3247 along the second direction. One end of the guide shaft 3246 near the fixed push plate 3242 is connected to the clamping plate 3245, and the other end is provided with a sensing plate 3249. The sensing switch 32410 is mounted on the movable push plate 3243. The sensing plate 3249 can trigger the sensing switch 32410 after moving a target distance along the second direction. The clamping plate 3245 is used to contact the cargo 10. The second elastic reset member 3248 has a tendency to reset the clamping plate 3245 to its initial position.

[0062] During the process of the clamping structure 324 gradually clamping the goods 10, when the sensing plate 3249 moves to the corresponding sensing switch 32410, it indicates that the moving push plate 3243 has moved into place. After the sensing switch 32410 sends a signal, the clamping stops. That is, the retraction distance of the clamping plate 3245 is used to determine whether the clamping structure 324 has clamped in place. This single-piece separation device can adaptively determine whether to clamp the goods 10, and it is low in cost and simple in structure, controlled by the sensing plate 3249 and the sensing switch 32410. More importantly, the clamping and pushing method on both sides can ensure that the goods 10 are moved onto the assembly line 200 in a fixed posture, and can accurately place the goods 10 in the ideal position on the conveyor line for subsequent conveying (e.g., the center position of the assembly line 200). This is more beneficial for the subsequent operation of the goods 10 on the assembly line 200, such as measuring the size of the goods 10 and docking with other automated equipment.

[0063] The single-piece separation device provided by this utility model enables the movement of goods 10 from the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 to the assembly line 200. The single-piece separation conveyor line 100 is used to further separate goods 10. In conjunction with the conveying situation of the assembly line 200, it can realize the long-distance conveying of goods 10. That is, according to the arrangement and empty space of goods 10 on the assembly line 200, the goods 10 are moved to the assembly line 200 at an appropriate time to control the conveying rhythm of goods 10. Furthermore, the pushing method of this single-piece separation device is not affected by the start and stop of the assembly line 200. That is, when moving to the corresponding position, it is not necessary to stop the assembly line 200. Goods 10 can be directly transferred to the assembly line 200, and the posture of goods 10 will not be affected by the transfer and the conveying movement of the assembly line 200. In addition, the single-piece separation device has a simple structure and low cost. Both the single-piece separation conveyor line 100 and the assembly line 200 use a single conveyor belt, which is relatively simple to control. At the same time, the mechanism can adapt to parts of different sizes. It achieves the goal of complex single-piece separation through a simple structure and control method.

[0064] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A single-piece separation conveyor line, characterized in that, include: The first conveying mechanism (110) includes a first conveying plane (111) for conveying goods (10) in a first direction and a blocking structure (112) disposed on one side of the first conveying plane (111) in a second direction. The swing separation mechanism (120) includes a swing plate (121) and a first elastic reset member. The swing plate (121) is rotatably disposed about a first axis. The swing plate (121) has an initial state in which it is inclined along a third direction and is at least partially located in the first conveying plane (111). In the initial state, a separation gap is formed between the end of the swing plate (121) near the blocking structure (112) and the blocking structure (112). Wherein, D≤2W, D is the width of the separation gap in the second direction, and W is the width of the goods (10) in the second direction; Under the blocking action of the swing plate (121), multiple goods (10) moving in the first direction within the first conveying plane (111) can be arranged in an orderly manner along the first direction and pass through the separation gap in sequence. The first elastic reset member has a tendency to reset the swing plate (121) to the initial state.

2. The single-piece separation conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width D of the separation gap in the second direction is adjustable; And / or, the swing separation mechanism (120) further includes a fixing member (122) and a guide shaft (123). The fixing member (122) is fixed on the other side of the first conveying plane (111) in the second direction. The fixing member (122) is provided with an elongated guide hole (1221) extending in the first direction. One end of the guide shaft (123) is connected to the swing plate (121), and the other end is movably inserted into the elongated guide hole (1221).

3. The single-piece separation conveyor line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first elastic reset component is a compression spring sleeved on the guide shaft (123). One end of the compression spring elastically abuts against the fixing component (122), and the other end elastically abuts against the swing plate (121). And / or, the fastener (122) includes a horizontal fixing plate and a vertical fixing plate connected in an L-shape, the horizontal fixing plate being fixed on the other side of the first conveying plane (111) in the second direction, and the elongated guide hole (1221) being provided on the vertical fixing plate.

4. The single-piece separation conveyor line according to claim 3, characterized in that, The swing separation mechanism (120) further includes a limiting nut (124) and a limiting washer (125). The limiting nut (124) and the limiting washer (125) are located on both sides of the vertical fixing plate. The limiting nut (124) is threaded to the guide shaft (123). The limiting washer (125) is movably disposed on the guide shaft (123). The compression spring elastically presses against the limiting washer (125).

5. The single-piece separation conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism (110) includes a belt conveying mechanism, the top surface of the conveyor belt (113) of the belt conveying mechanism forming the first conveying plane (111). And / or, the first conveying mechanism (110) includes a bottom baffle (115) protruding from the end of the first conveying plane (111) along a first direction, and the bottom baffle (115) is provided with a position detection structure (116) for detecting the goods (10).

6. A single-piece separation device, characterized in that, The assembly line includes a conveyor line (200), a transfer mechanism (300), and a single-piece separation conveyor line according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the transfer mechanism (300) is used to transfer goods (10) after passing through the separation gap from the single-piece separation conveyor line to the conveyor line (200) one by one.

7. The single-piece separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The assembly line (200) includes a second conveying mechanism (210), which has a second conveying plane (211) for conveying goods (10) in a first direction. The second conveying mechanism (210) and the first conveying mechanism (110) are spaced apart in a second direction. And / or, the loading mechanism (300) includes a mounting frame (310) and a clamping mechanism (320), the clamping mechanism (320) is mounted on the mounting frame (310) and located above the assembly line (200) and the single-piece separation conveyor line, the clamping mechanism (320) includes a transverse drive (321), a transverse member (322), a lifting drive (323) and a clamping structure (324), the transverse drive (321) is capable of outputting linear motion along a second direction, the transverse member (322) is connected to the output end of the transverse drive (321), the lifting drive (323) is mounted on the transverse member (322), the output end of the lifting drive (323) is connected to the clamping structure (324) and is capable of driving the clamping structure (324) to rise and fall, the clamping structure (324) is used to clamp goods (10).

8. The single-piece separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping structure (324) includes a lifting plate (3241), a fixed push plate (3242), a movable push plate (3243), and a clamping drive (3244). The lifting plate (3241) is connected to the output end of the lifting drive (323). The fixed push plate (3242) and the clamping drive (3244) are both fixedly mounted on the lifting plate (3241). The output end of the clamping drive (3244) is connected to the movable push plate (3243) and can drive the movable push plate (3243) to move along the second direction toward or away from the fixed push plate (3242). A clamping space for clamping goods (10) is formed between the fixed push plate (3242) and the movable push plate (3243).

9. The single-piece separation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping structure (324) further includes a clamping plate (3245), a guide shaft (3246), a first bushing (3247), a second elastic reset member (3248), a sensing plate (3249), and a sensing switch (32410). The first bushing (3247) is fixedly mounted on the movable push plate (3243), and the guide shaft (3246) slides through the first bushing (3247) along a second direction. The guide shaft (3246) is close to the fixed push plate (3242). One end is connected to the clamping plate (3245), and the other end is provided with the sensing plate (3249). The sensing switch (32410) is provided on the movable push plate (3243). The sensing plate (3249) can trigger the sensing switch (32410) after moving a target distance along the second direction. The clamping plate (3245) is used to contact the goods (10). The second elastic reset member (3248) has the tendency to reset the clamping plate (3245) to the initial position.

10. The single-piece separation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (310) is provided with a guide rail (330) extending in the second direction, the guide rail (330) being used to guide the movement of the transverse member (322) in the second direction; And / or, the clamping mechanism (320) further includes at least one guide rod (325), the guide rod (325) extends vertically, the transverse member (322) is provided with a second bushing, the guide rod (325) passes through the second bushing, the bottom end of the guide rod (325) is connected to the clamping structure (324), and at least one of the guide rods (325) is provided with a limiting member (326) at its top end.

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