An upper support transmission structure

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of upper support transmission structures, including transmission profile, chain assembly being arranged along the length direction of transmission profile and the drive assembly being connected with chain assembly transmission, and drive assembly is used to drive chain assembly circulation operation;A plurality of clothes storage lines are provided on the upstream side of chain assembly, for conveying clothes to chain assembly;Clothes storage line and chain assembly are provided with clothes blocking structure between them, for limiting and guiding the position of clothes in the transition process, so that clothes are stably placed on chain assembly;Photoelectric detection assembly is arranged on the side of chain assembly, and is linked with the release mechanism of each clothes storage line by control assembly, and the release order of multiple clothes storage lines is controlled according to the information of clothes rack passing, to prevent multiple clothes storage lines from releasing simultaneously, realize the orderly convergence and stable transmission of clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a transmission structure, specifically an upper-support transmission structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of fields such as garment warehousing, washing and sorting, and intelligent garment management, the automatic storage, retrieval, and transfer of garments is gradually evolving from manual operation to automation and continuous operation. In existing automatic garment storage and transfer systems, garments are typically transferred between different workstations through storage lines, conveyor chains, or overhead conveyor mechanisms to improve operational efficiency and reduce labor costs.

[0003] In existing garment transport solutions, a common approach is to use suspended or undercarriage chain structures. Chains or rails support and pull the garments along a predetermined path. While this type of structure is suitable for single-line transport or low-density garment storage scenarios, it often reveals significant shortcomings in applications requiring the convergence and transport of garments from multiple storage lines to a single line. On the one hand, existing multi-line convergence clothing conveyor structures usually require a large structural height in the vertical direction to meet the space requirements for clothing hanging, transition and turning, resulting in a large overall equipment height, which is not conducive to installation and layout in height-restricted places, and increases the difficulty of equipment integration and on-site modification costs.

[0004] On the other hand, when multiple garment storage lines simultaneously release clothing onto the same transmission line, the lack of effective detection and control measures can easily lead to multiple garments entering the transmission area at the same time. This can cause interference, stacking, or jamming between garments, affecting transmission stability and even causing equipment shutdowns. Furthermore, if garments are not effectively guided and limited during their transition from the storage line to the transmission chain, they are prone to swaying or shifting due to inertia, further exacerbating instability during transmission.

[0005] Meanwhile, in some existing chain transmission structures, the chain often operates in a suspended or partially supported manner. During high-speed or long-term operation, the chain is prone to vibration and noise, which not only affects the reliability of the equipment but also reduces the comfort of the user environment and has an adverse effect on the service life of the chain and related components.

[0006] Furthermore, at the end of the clothing transport chain, if there is a lack of a reasonable outlet or buffer structure, the clothing often falls or abruptly leaves the chain, which can easily cause the clothing to pile up or become tangled, or affect the continuous operation of subsequent equipment and outbound processes. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an upward-supporting transmission structure that enables the orderly convergence of multiple garment storage lines into a single transmission line. This structure also reduces the overall height of the equipment, decreases operating noise, and improves the ease of installation and operational reliability of the system.

[0008] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an upper-support transmission structure, comprising: Transmission profiles; A chain assembly, wherein the chain assembly is disposed along the length direction of the transmission profile; A drive assembly is connected to the chain assembly for driving the chain assembly to circulate along the direction of the transmission profile; Multiple garment storage lines are respectively set on the upstream side of the chain assembly for conveying garments to the chain assembly; A garment-blocking structure is disposed between the garment storage line and the chain assembly to limit and guide the garment as it transitions from the garment storage line to the chain assembly, so that the garment falls stably onto the chain assembly. A photoelectric detection component is disposed on the side of the chain assembly for detecting information about passing hangers; The control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric detection component and is linked to the release mechanism of each of the garment storage lines. It is used to control the release order of multiple garment storage lines according to the detection results to prevent multiple garment storage lines from releasing at the same time.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, a garment guide rod is also included, which is located at the tail output end of the chain assembly and is inclined downward to guide the garment hanger to slide down.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the garment blocking structure adopts a garment blocking bracket, on which a stop block is provided. The stop block extends toward the chain assembly and forms a gap distance between it and the chain assembly for the garment hanger to pass through.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, each set of clothes storage line is provided with a discharge slide bar at its output end. The discharge slide bar extends toward the chain assembly, and the clothes hanger slides from the discharge slide bar onto the chain assembly.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the drive assembly adopts a drive motor, which is mounted on the transmission profile, and a transmission gear is installed at the output end of the drive motor for driving the chain assembly.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the transmission profile is a custom-formed structure using a drawing die.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By using a custom-made profile and incorporating wear-resistant support components on the profile to support the chain, the chain is in an upwardly supported state during operation. This structurally reduces the vibration and offset caused by the chain running in the air, which helps to reduce operating noise during transmission and improves the stability and reliability of the chain. Simultaneously, the upward support method helps to compress the vertical space required for clothing transmission, thereby reducing the overall structural height of the equipment and improving its adaptability and ease of installation in different environments.

[0015] By setting up a garment-blocking structure between the garment storage line and the chain assembly, the movement of the garments during the loading, unloading, and transition processes can be guided and limited. This effectively reduces the swaying or shifting of the garments due to inertia, allowing the garments to fall more smoothly onto the chain assembly. This helps improve the stability of the garments during the converging and transmission process and reduces the occurrence of transmission abnormalities.

[0016] This invention sets up a photoelectric detection component on the side of the chain assembly and combines it with a control component to control the release order of multiple sets of clothing storage lines. It achieves orderly release based on the passing of the clothes hangers, avoiding the stacking or conflict of clothes in the transmission area caused by the simultaneous release of multiple sets of clothing storage lines, thereby improving the overall operational reliability in multi-line convergence scenarios.

[0017] In addition, by setting a sliding device at the end of the chain assembly, the clothes can be smoothly exported to the next level equipment or the outbound position along the sliding path after the chain transmission is completed. This reduces the impact and disorder when the clothes leave the chain, which is conducive to maintaining the continuous operation of subsequent processes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partial enlarged view of the position of the garment guide rod of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of the protective structure of this utility model; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 4. Conveying profile; 3. Chain assembly; 6. Drive assembly; 1. Clothing storage line; 7. Photoelectric detection assembly; 8. Clothing discharge guide rod; 5. Clothing blocking bracket; 51. Stop block; 2. Discharge slide bar. Detailed Implementation

[0020] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.

[0021] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown in this specific embodiment, an upper-mounted conveying structure is integrally installed in the automatic garment conveying system to achieve the orderly convergence and conveying of garments from multiple garment storage lines 1 to a single conveying path. This upper-mounted conveying structure includes, in sequence along the garment conveying direction, a conveying profile 4, a chain assembly 3, and a drive assembly 6 disposed at the drive end of the chain assembly 3. The conveying profile 4, as the basic load-bearing component of the entire structure, is horizontally or inclined along the garment conveying direction and is used for the installation and positioning of the chain assembly 3 and related components. The conveying profile 4 preferably adopts a custom-molded structure, and its cross-sectional shape is designed according to the running trajectory and installation requirements of the chain assembly 3 to reduce the overall structural height while ensuring structural strength, thereby reducing the installation space requirements of the equipment.

[0023] The chain assembly 3 is arranged along the length of the transmission profile 4 and is guided and limited by the mounting parts on the transmission profile 4, so that the chain assembly 3 can form an upward supporting running path above the transmission profile 4. The chain assembly 3 is used to directly support the clothes hanger and drive the clothes to move along the transmission direction. Its running direction is consistent with the extension direction of the transmission profile 4, and the continuous transmission of clothes is achieved through continuous cyclic operation.

[0024] The drive assembly 6 is connected to the chain assembly 3 for transmission, providing power to the chain assembly 3. In this embodiment, the drive assembly 6 adopts a drive motor structure, which is fixedly mounted on the transmission profile 4. A transmission gear is installed at its output end, and the transmission gear meshes with the chain assembly 3. The drive motor's forward or reverse rotation drives the chain assembly 3 to circulate along the transmission profile 4. By directly arranging the drive motor on the transmission profile 4, the transmission path is shortened, and transmission stability is improved.

[0025] Multiple garment storage lines 1 are installed upstream of the chain assembly 3, arranged side by side with their output ends facing the chain assembly 3. These lines are used to transport garments in storage to the chain assembly 3. To ensure the stability of the garments during the transition from the storage lines 1 to the chain assembly 3, a discharge slide bar 2 is installed at the output end of each storage line 1. The discharge slide bar 2 extends towards the chain assembly 3 along the direction in which the garments slide down. The garment hangers slide along the discharge slide bar 2 under the action of gravity and gradually approach the chain assembly 3, ensuring that the garments have a stable trajectory before entering the chain assembly 3.

[0026] A garment-blocking structure is provided between the garment storage line 1 and the chain assembly 3. This structure restricts and guides the position and posture of the garments during the transition process to prevent them from swinging or shifting due to inertia. In this embodiment, the garment-blocking structure takes the form of a garment-blocking bracket 5, which is fixedly positioned near the chain assembly 3. A stop block 51 is provided on the bracket, extending towards the chain assembly 3 and forming a gap between the bracket and the chain assembly 3 for the garment hanger to pass through. This gap ensures that the garment hanger is limited by the stop block 51 as it enters the chain assembly 3 from the discharge slide bar 2, thereby guiding the garments to fall stably onto the supporting position of the chain assembly 3.

[0027] To ensure the orderly release of multiple garment storage lines 1, a photoelectric detection component 7 is installed on the side of the chain assembly 3. The photoelectric detection component 7 detects the hangers moving with the chain assembly 3 and acquires their passage information. The control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric detection component 7 and is linked to the release mechanism of each garment storage line 1. Based on the hanger passage status detected by the photoelectric detection component 7, the control component controls the release sequence of the multiple garment storage lines 1, thereby preventing multiple garment storage lines 1 from releasing clothes to the chain assembly 3 simultaneously and preventing clothes from stacking or interfering with each other on the chain assembly 3.

[0028] A garment guide rod 8 is provided at the output end of the chain assembly 3. The garment guide rod 8 is arranged at a downward angle relative to the running direction of the chain assembly 3. When the hanger moves to the end with the chain assembly 3, the hanger slides down along the garment guide rod 8 under the action of gravity, thereby smoothly guiding the clothes to the next level of transmission equipment or the outbound position, reducing the impact or disorder caused when the clothes leave the chain assembly 3.

[0029] The top-mounted transmission structure described in this embodiment can reduce the overall height of the equipment while enabling the orderly convergence and transmission of multiple clothing storage lines 1 to a single chain component 3, and ensuring the stability and reliability of the clothing during the transmission process.

[0030] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A top-mounted transmission structure, characterized in that, include: Transmission profile (4); Chain assembly (3), the chain assembly (3) being arranged along the length direction of the transmission profile (4); A drive assembly (6) is connected to the chain assembly (3) for driving the chain assembly (3) to circulate along the direction of the transmission profile (4); Multiple garment storage lines (1) are respectively set on the upstream side of the chain assembly (3) for conveying garments to the chain assembly (3); A garment blocking structure is provided between the garment storage line (1) and the chain assembly (3) to limit and guide the garment when it transitions from the garment storage line (1) to the chain assembly (3), so that the garment falls stably onto the chain assembly (3). A photoelectric detection component (7) is disposed on the side of the chain assembly (3) for detecting information of passing hangers; The control component is electrically connected to the photoelectric detection component (7) and is linked with the release mechanism of each of the garment storage lines (1). It is used to control the release order of multiple garment storage lines (1) according to the detection results, so as to prevent multiple garment storage lines (1) from being released at the same time.

2. The upper-support transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a garment guide rod (8), which is located at the tail output end of the chain assembly (3) and is inclined downward to guide the hanger down.

3. The upper-support transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garment support structure adopts a garment support bracket (5), and a stop block (51) is provided on the garment support bracket (5). The stop block (51) extends toward the chain assembly (3) and forms a gap distance between it and the chain assembly (3) for the garment hanger to pass through.

4. The upper-support transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each set of clothes storage line (1) is equipped with a discharge slide bar (2) at the output end. The discharge slide bar (2) extends toward the chain assembly (3), and the clothes hanger slides from the discharge slide bar (2) onto the chain assembly (3).

5. The upper-support transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly (6) uses a drive motor, which is mounted on the transmission profile (4). A transmission gear is installed at the output end of the drive motor to drive the chain assembly (3).

6. The upper-support transmission structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission profile (4) is a custom-formed structure using a drawing die.

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