Material transferring system and material transport line

Abstract

A material transferring system and a material transport line. The material transferring system comprises a first conveyor line (100), a second conveyor line (200) and a transferring conveyor line (300), wherein the first conveyor line (100) transports materials in a first direction, the second conveyor line (200) transports materials in a second direction, and the transferring conveyor line (300) transfers materials from the first conveyor line (100) to the second conveyor line (200). The transferring conveyor line (300) comprises an inlet end, an outlet end and a lifting mechanism (350), wherein the inlet end is connected to the first conveyor line (100), the outlet end is connected to the second conveyor line (200), a material carrying surface at the outlet end is not higher than a material conveying surface at the second conveyor line (200), and the lifting mechanism (350) is configured to control the lifting of the inlet end. By providing the transferring conveyor line (300) to replace a vertically lifting transferring device, potential safety hazards caused by a material lifting process are eliminated, and the construction and maintenance costs of the device are also reduced. Moreover, the heights of the first conveyor line (100) and the second conveyor line (200) are not limited, thereby improving the rationality and diversity of the transport line layout.

Description

Material transfer system and material transportation line

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application with application number 2024103297475 filed with the Patent Office of China on March 21, 2024, and with the invention name “Material Transfer System and Material Transportation Line”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of production line logistics and transportation, and specifically to a material transfer system and a material transportation line. Background Art

[0003] Logistics and conveying systems are an integral part of manufacturing systems across various industries. Due to the complex and ever-changing production processes, materials must be transported between multiple processes through logistics and conveying systems. However, due to limitations in production space and equipment layout, logistics and conveying systems are not continuous but rather comprised of multiple segments. Materials are transferred between different segments to achieve reversal.

[0004] In related technologies, if materials want to turn or change direction in different sections of the logistics transportation system, they need to use lifting devices or vertical lifting devices, which not only increases costs but also poses a major safety hazard.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a material transfer system and a material transportation line, including but not limited to solving the problems of great safety hazards and increased costs caused by turning or reversing in material transportation.

[0007] The technical solution adopted in the embodiment of this application is:

[0008] According to the first aspect of the present application, a material transfer system is provided, including a first conveyor line, a second conveyor line and a transfer conveyor line, the first conveyor line is used to transport materials along a first direction, the second conveyor line is used to transport materials along a second direction, and the transfer conveyor line is used to transfer materials on the first conveyor line to the second conveyor line; wherein, the transfer conveyor line includes a feed end, a discharge end and a lifting mechanism, the feed end is connected to the first conveyor line, the discharge end is connected to the second conveyor line, the material bearing surface of the discharge end is not higher than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line, and the lifting mechanism is used to control the lifting and lowering of the feed end.

[0009] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, after the feed end of the transfer conveyor line is raised to a specified height by a lifting mechanism, the material transported by the first conveyor line contacts the transfer conveyor line via the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line, and the material is transferred from the first conveyor line to the transfer conveyor line. After the material is transported from the feed end of the transfer conveyor line to the discharge end, because the discharge end is at the same height as or lower than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line, the material on the transfer conveyor line contacts the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line at the discharge end, and the material is transferred from the transfer conveyor line to the second conveyor line, thereby realizing the reversal of material transportation from the first direction to the second direction. By setting up a transfer conveyor line to replace the lifting device and the vertically lifting transfer device, the safety hazards caused by the material lifting process are eliminated, and the construction and maintenance costs of the device are reduced. There is no restriction on the height of the first conveyor line and the second conveyor line, which improves the rationality and diversity of the transportation line layout.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the lifting mechanism includes a tilting lifting assembly and a drive assembly. The tilting lifting assembly is connected to the feed end and can be controlled by tilting to raise or lower the feed end. The drive assembly is connected to the tilting lifting assembly and is used to control the tilting of the tilting lifting assembly. Controlling the feed end by tilting the tilting lifting assembly has a simple structure, low cost, and fewer safety hazards than vertical lifting devices and hoisting devices.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present application, the tilting and lifting assembly includes a tilting rod and a connecting rod assembly. The tilting rod is movably connected to the drive assembly and can rotate about its own central axis. The connecting rod assembly is connected to the tilting rod and movably connected to the feed end. The tilting and lifting assembly controls the feed end by rotating the tilting rod via the drive assembly. The rotation of the tilting rod is converted into a lifting motion of the feed end via the connecting rod assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the drive assembly includes a first connecting rod and a driving cylinder, wherein the first end of the first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the flip rod; the cylinder body of the driving cylinder is hingedly connected to the second conveyor line, and the piston rod of the driving cylinder is hingedly connected to the second end of the first connecting rod. The driving cylinder, the first connecting rod, and the flip rod form a connecting rod mechanism, wherein the reciprocating motion of the driving cylinder is transmitted to the flip rod via the first connecting rod, and through the connection between the piston rod of the driving cylinder, the first connecting rod, and the flip rod, the reciprocating motion of the driving cylinder is converted into rotation of the flip rod about its axis.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the connecting rod assembly includes a second connecting rod and a third connecting rod. The first end of the second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the tilting rod; the first end of the third connecting rod is hingedly connected to the second end of the second connecting rod, and the second end of the third connecting rod is hingedly connected to the feed end. The connecting rod assembly composed of the second and third connecting rods converts the rotation of the tilting rod into the reciprocating lifting motion of the feed end, thereby achieving the control of the lifting and lowering of the feed end through the rotation of the tilting rod.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, when the lifting mechanism is lowered to the lowest point, the material bearing surface at the feed end is lower than the material conveying surface of the first conveying line; when the lifting mechanism is raised to the highest point, the material bearing surface at the feed end is higher than the material conveying surface of the first conveying line.

[0015] While the material is being transported along the first conveyor line, the lifting mechanism descends to its lowest point, placing the material-carrying surface of the entire transfer conveyor line below the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line, thus not affecting the material's transport on the first conveyor line. When the material, having passed through the first conveyor line, reaches above the feed end of the transfer conveyor line, the lifting mechanism controls the feed end to rise, allowing the material on the first conveyor line to come into contact with the feed end, transferring the material to the transfer conveyor line and then to the second conveyor line.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, a first conveyor line includes a first bracket, a plurality of first conveyor rollers, and a first drive mechanism. The first bracket is configured to support the first conveyor line. The plurality of first conveyor rollers are arranged in parallel and spaced relation to support and convey material. The first drive mechanism is configured to drive the plurality of first conveyor rollers. When material is conveyed along the first conveyor line, the upper surfaces of the plurality of first conveyor rollers serve as material conveying surfaces, and the material is conveyed along the first conveyor line driven by the first conveyor rollers.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, the first drive mechanism includes a first drive motor, the output shaft of the first drive motor being parallel to the first conveyor rollers, the output shaft of the first drive motor being provided with a first drive sprocket, the ends of each of the plurality of first conveyor rollers being provided with a first driven sprocket, and the first drive sprocket and the plurality of first driven sprockets being connected by a chain. The first drive sprocket, the first driven sprocket, and the chain constitute a chain drive system, and the drive motor drives all of the first conveyor rollers to rotate synchronously via the chain drive system, thereby ensuring a smooth conveying process when the first conveyor rollers convey material.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the second conveyor line includes a second bracket, a plurality of second conveyor rollers, and a second drive mechanism. The second bracket is used to support the second conveyor line. The plurality of second conveyor rollers are arranged in parallel and spaced relation to support and convey material. The second drive mechanism is used to drive the plurality of second conveyor rollers. After the material is transferred to the second conveyor line via the transfer conveyor line, the upper surfaces of the plurality of second conveyor rollers serve as the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line, and the material is conveyed along the second conveyor line driven by the second conveyor rollers.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the second drive mechanism includes a second drive motor, the output shaft of the second drive motor being parallel to the second conveyor rollers, the output shaft of the second drive motor being provided with a second drive sprocket, the ends of each of the plurality of second conveyor rollers being provided with a second driven sprocket, and the second drive sprocket and the plurality of second driven sprockets being connected by a chain. The second drive sprocket, the second driven sprockets, and the chain constitute a chain drive system, and the drive motor drives all of the second conveyor rollers to rotate synchronously via the chain drive system, thereby ensuring a smooth conveying process when the second conveyor rollers convey material.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the transfer conveyor line also includes a first rotating shaft, a second rotating shaft, a conveyor belt and a support member. The first rotating shaft is arranged at the feed end, the first rotating shaft is arranged parallel to the first conveyor roller, and a transmission sprocket is provided on the first rotating shaft. The transmission sprocket is connected to the first driven sprocket at the end of the first conveyor roller through a chain; the second rotating shaft is arranged at the discharge end, and is arranged parallel to the first rotating shaft; the conveyor belt is used to connect the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft tension the conveyor belt, and the first rotating shaft is used to drive the conveyor belt to move; the support member is used to support the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the support member is connected to the lifting mechanism.

[0021] The first rotating shaft set at the feed end of the transfer conveyor line and the second rotating shaft set at the discharge end tension the conveyor belt to form a material transfer unit of the transfer conveyor line. The transmission sprocket set on the first rotating shaft is connected to the first driven sprocket at the end of the first conveying roller through a chain. Power is obtained from the first driven sprocket to drive the material transmission unit of the transfer conveyor line to move. When the material is transferred on the transfer conveyor line, it contacts the conveyor belt and is transported by the conveyor belt.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, a first rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of first pulleys, and a second rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of second pulleys. The plurality of first pulleys and the plurality of second pulleys correspond one to one. A conveyor belt is provided between each first pulley and the second pulley at a corresponding position. The first pulley and the second pulley are used to tension the conveyor belt, and the first pulley is used to drive the conveyor belt. The plurality of conveyor belts provided between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft increases the contact surface with the material, making the material more stable when being transferred through the transfer conveyor line.

[0023] In some embodiments of the present application, the support member comprises a plurality of parallel struts, one end of the strut near the discharge end being hingedly connected to the second conveyor line, and the other end of the strut near the feed end being connected to the lifting mechanism. The struts, serving as support members for the transfer conveyor line, rotate about their ends near the discharge end, thereby enabling the entire transfer conveyor line's feed end to be raised and lowered.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, a support member is provided with a plurality of first bearings and a plurality of second bearings. The inner rings of the plurality of first bearings are fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, and the outer rings of the plurality of first bearings are fixedly connected to the support member. The inner rings of the plurality of second bearings are fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft, and the outer rings of the plurality of second bearings are fixedly connected to the support member. The provision of bearings on the first and second rotating shafts reduces the rotational resistance of the first and second rotating shafts, ensuring smooth rotation of the first and second rotating shafts, thereby ensuring smooth material transport on the transfer conveyor line.

[0025] According to a second aspect of the present application, the present application provides a material transportation line, including the material transfer system in the above embodiment.

[0026] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present application. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present application, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are listed below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or exemplary technical descriptions. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0028] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of a material transfer system according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 1;

[0030] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of a second conveying line and a transfer conveying line of a material transfer system according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0031] FIG4 is an enlarged view of point B in FIG3 .

[0032] The reference numerals in the specific embodiment are as follows: 100, first conveyor line; 110, first bracket; 120, first conveyor roller; 121, first driven sprocket; 122, first sleeve; 130, first drive mechanism; 131, first drive sprocket; 200, second conveyor line; 210, second bracket; 211, mounting lug; 212, support beam; 220, second conveyor roller; 221, second driven sprocket; 222, second sleeve; 300, transfer conveyor line; 310, first rotating shaft; 311, drive sprocket; 320, second rotating shaft; 330, support member; 340, conveyor belt; 350, lifting mechanism; 351, flip lifting assembly; 3511, flip rod; 3512, connecting rod assembly; 35121, second connecting rod; 35122, third connecting rod; 352, drive assembly; 3521, first connecting rod; 3522, drive cylinder; 400, material; 500, chain. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following embodiments of the technical solution of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present application and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above-mentioned figure descriptions are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the technical terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is more than two, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0036] References herein to "embodiments" mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0037] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" is simply a description of the association relationship between associated objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent the following three situations: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0038] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "multiple" refers to more than two (including two). Similarly, "multiple groups" refers to more than two groups (including two groups), and "multiple pieces" refers to more than two pieces (including two pieces).

[0039] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the technical terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, technical terms such as "installed," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; internal connections between two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application based on specific circumstances.

[0041] Logistics and conveying systems are an integral part of manufacturing systems across various industries. Due to the complex and ever-changing production processes, materials must be transported between multiple processes through logistics and conveying systems. However, due to limitations in production space and equipment layout, logistics and conveying systems are not continuous but rather comprised of multiple segments. Materials are transferred between different segments to achieve reversal.

[0042] Existing designs often require materials to be lifted or lowered vertically and then driven in reverse. This design is only suitable for materials with light weight and compact product dimensions. For materials that are heavy or large in size, vertical lifting will cause an unstable center of gravity, and there is a risk of materials falling, which poses a great safety hazard. Moreover, when lifting heavy materials, vertical movements are prone to getting stuck, and additional costs are required to ensure the reliability of the structure. In addition, the conveyor line is limited by the production site and has a design with multiple layers of superimposed lines. If the dimensions of the lifting and transferring components are too large, the distance between the layers of the conveyor line will increase, and the center of gravity of the line will move upward. The support of the conveyor line needs to be designed with sufficient strength to ensure the stability of the conveyor line during operation, which in turn leads to increased construction and maintenance costs.

[0043] The material transfer system disclosed in the embodiment of the present application can be used for, but is not limited to, material transportation between various processes in the battery production process, and can also be applied to material transportation and transshipment in the production process of other products.

[0044] For the convenience of explanation, the following embodiments take the application of the material transfer system of an embodiment of the present application and the battery production process as an example. During the battery production process, the materials of the embodiment of the present application may be battery cell raw materials, battery cell products or other raw materials, intermediate products or final products required for the battery production process.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1. During the battery production process, material 400 needs to be transported between various processes. For example, after the previous process is completed, the material 400 needs to enter the next process for processing. The positions of the equipment in the previous process and the equipment in the next process are not fixed. Therefore, a material transportation line is needed to transport the product between the two processes. Due to the limitations of the production site, the material transportation line between the equipment in the previous and next processes cannot be arranged in a straight line. The material transportation line needs to go through one or more turns. The first conveyor line 100 transports the material 400 along the X direction, and the second conveyor line 200 transports the material 400 along the Y direction. The material 400 needs to be transported from the X direction to the Y direction, which requires the transfer of the transfer conveyor line 300.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 and 4. An embodiment of the present application provides a material transfer system, including a first conveyor line 100, a second conveyor line 200 and a transfer conveyor line 300. The first conveyor line 100 is used to transport material 400 along a first direction, the second conveyor line 200 is used to transport material 400 along a second direction, and the transfer conveyor line 300 is used to transfer material 400 on the first conveyor line 100 to the second conveyor line 200; wherein, the transfer conveyor line 300 includes a feed end, a discharge end and a lifting mechanism 350, the feed end is connected to the first conveyor line 100, the discharge end is connected to the second conveyor line 200, the material bearing surface of the discharge end is not higher than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200, and the lifting mechanism 350 is used to control the lifting of the feed end.

[0047] The first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200 are both horizontal conveyor lines, i.e., the material conveying surfaces of the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200 are horizontal, and the material 400 is transported horizontally on both the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200. The upper surfaces of the material conveying surfaces of the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200 are both equipped with drive devices, which can be conveyor rollers or conveyor belts. The drive devices on the upper surfaces of the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200 can be the same or different, as long as they can transport the material 400 in a predetermined direction. The first direction and the second direction are different directions.

[0048] Different production equipment has different volumes and layouts. It's difficult for the discharge port of the preceding process equipment and the feed port of the succeeding process equipment for material 400 to be on the same horizontal plane. Consequently, the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100 and the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200 are not at the same height. The transfer conveyor line 300 connects the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200, transferring material 400 from the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100 to the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200, which is at a different height.

[0049] The feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300 refers to the end on the transfer conveyor line 300 where the material 400 enters, and does not specifically refer to a certain structure or certain structures. Similarly, the discharge end of the transfer conveyor line 300 refers to the end on the transfer conveyor line 300 where the material 400 flows out, and does not specifically refer to a certain structure or certain structures. Therefore, the feed end and discharge end of the transfer conveyor line 300 are not marked in the figure.

[0050] The feed end is connected to the first conveyor line 100 so that the material 400 transported on the transfer conveyor line 300 can enter the transfer conveyor line 300 from the feed end, and the discharge end is connected to the second conveyor line 200 so that the material entering the transfer conveyor line 300 can enter the second conveyor line 200 from the discharge end, thereby realizing the transfer conveyor line 300 to transfer the material 400 from the first conveyor line 100 to the second conveyor line 200.

[0051] The transfer conveyor line 300 is used to transfer materials 400. The transfer conveyor line 300 is also provided with a driving device for driving the materials 400 to move forward. The upper surface of the driving device is in contact with the materials 400 and serves as the material-bearing surface. The material-bearing surface of the transfer conveyor line 300 is also a planar structure, which ensures the smooth transfer and transportation of the materials 400 on the transfer conveyor line 300. Among them, the material bearing surface at the discharge end is not higher than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200, that is, the part of the material bearing surface of the transfer conveyor line 300 located at the discharge end must be lower than the material conveying line of the second conveyor line 200 or be at the same height as the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200. In this way, it can be ensured that when the material is transferred and transported on the transfer conveyor line 300, after reaching the discharge end, the material 400 can contact the material conveying line of the second conveyor line 200. After the material 400 contacts the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200, the driving device on the second conveyor line 200 applies force to the material 400, thereby realizing the transfer of the material 400 from the transfer conveyor line 300 to the second conveyor line 200.

[0052] The lifting mechanism 350 is used to control the lifting and lowering of the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300 (see Figure 1 ). In the initial state, the lifting mechanism 350 controls the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300 to descend until the material carrying surface at the feed end is lower than the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100. When the material 400 is transported by the first conveyor line 100 and reaches above the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300, the lifting mechanism 350 controls the feed end to rise. When the material carrying surface at the feed end rises to the same level as or slightly higher than the material conveying level of the first conveyor line 100, the material carrying surface at the feed end contacts the material 400, applying force to the material 400. Driven by the transfer conveyor line 300, the material 400 enters the transfer conveyor line 300 and is transported along the transfer conveyor line 300 from the feed end to the discharge end. After reaching the discharge end, the material 400 is transferred to the second conveyor line 200.

[0053] After the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300 is raised and lowered to a specified height by the lifting mechanism 350, the material 400 transported by the first conveyor line 100 contacts the transfer conveyor line 300 via the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100, and the material 400 is transferred from the first conveyor line 100 to the transfer conveyor line 300. After the material 400 is transported from the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300 to the discharge end, because the discharge end is at the same height as or lower than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200, the material 400 on the transfer conveyor line 300 contacts the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200 at the discharge end, and the material 400 is transferred from the transfer conveyor line 300 to the second conveyor line 200, thereby achieving a reversal of material transportation from the first direction to the second direction. By setting up a transfer conveyor line 300 to replace the lifting device and the vertical lifting transfer device, the safety hazards caused by the lifting process of the material 400 are eliminated, and the construction and maintenance costs of the device are reduced. There is no restriction on the height of the first conveyor line 100 and the second conveyor line 200, which improves the rationality and diversity of the transportation line layout.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the lifting mechanism 350 includes a flip lifting component 351 and a drive component 352. The flip lifting component 351 is connected to the feed end and can control the lifting and lowering of the feed end by flipping; the drive component 352 is connected to the flip lifting component and is used to control the flipping of the flip lifting component 351.

[0055] The flipping and lifting component 351 can convert the flipping motion into the lifting motion of the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300. The driving component 352 and the flipping and lifting component 351 can form a connecting rod transmission component. The driving component 352 drives the flipping and lifting component 351 to rotate. The flipping and lifting component 351 converts the rotation into a lifting and reciprocating motion, and drives the lifting and lowering motion of the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300.

[0056] The lifting of the feed end is controlled by flipping the flip lifting assembly 351, which has a simple structure and low cost. In addition, compared with vertical lifting devices and hoisting devices, it has less safety hazards.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, the flipping and lifting assembly 351 includes a flipping rod 3511 and a connecting rod assembly 3512, the flipping rod 3511 is movably connected to the driving assembly 352, and the flipping rod 3511 can rotate around its own central axis; the connecting rod assembly 3512 is connected to the flipping rod 3511, and the connecting rod assembly 3512 is movably connected to the feed end.

[0058] The flip rod 3511 is a horizontally mounted round rod. Its ends are connected to the second conveyor line 200 via mounting lugs 211. The ends of the flip rod 3511 are hingedly connected to the mounting lugs 211. A drive assembly 352 is movably connected to the flip rod 3511 and can drive the flip rod 3511 to rotate about its axis. This rotation is converted by the connecting rod assembly 3512 into a lifting motion at the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300.

[0059] The flip lifting assembly 351 controls the lifting of the feed end by driving the flip rod 3511 to rotate through the driving assembly 352, and the rotation of the flip rod is converted into the lifting movement of the feed end through the connecting rod assembly 3512.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, the driving assembly 352 includes a first connecting rod 3521 and a driving cylinder 3522, and the first end of the first connecting rod 3521 is fixedly connected to the flip rod 3511; the cylinder body of the driving cylinder 3522 is hinged to the second conveyor line 200, and the piston rod of the driving cylinder 3522 is hinged to the second end of the first connecting rod 3521.

[0061] The first connecting rod 3521, the driving cylinder 3522, and the flip rod 3511 form a crankshaft-connecting rod structure similar to that of an engine. The linear reciprocating motion of the driving cylinder 3522 is converted into rotation of the flip rod 3511 via the first connecting rod 3521. A support beam 212 is provided on the second conveyor line 200. The cylinder body of the driving cylinder 3522 is hinged to the support beam 212 via a hinge. Because the driving cylinder 3522 itself swings when driving the flip rod 3511 to rotate, the cylinder body needs to remain movably connected.

[0062] The driving cylinder 3522, the first connecting rod 3521 and the flip rod 3511 form a connecting rod mechanism. The reciprocating motion of the driving cylinder 3522 is transmitted to the flip rod 3511 through the first connecting rod 3521, and through the connection relationship between the piston rod of the driving cylinder 3522, the first connecting rod 3521 and the flip rod 3511, the reciprocating motion of the driving cylinder 3522 is converted into the rotation around the axis of the flip rod 3511.

[0063] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, the connecting rod assembly 3512 includes a second connecting rod 35121 and a third connecting rod 35122, and the first end of the second connecting rod 35121 is fixedly connected to the flip rod 3511; the first end of the third connecting rod 35122 is hinged to the second end of the second connecting rod 35121, and the second end of the third connecting rod 35122 is hinged to the feeding end.

[0064] The connecting rod assembly 3512 composed of the second connecting rod 35121 and the third connecting rod 35122 cooperates with the flip rod 3511, which is similar to the crank-connecting rod structure of an engine. The rotation of the flip rod 3511 is converted into the lifting movement of the feeding end through the transmission of the second connecting rod 35121 and the third connecting rod 35122.

[0065] The connecting rod assembly 3512 composed of the second connecting rod 35121 and the third connecting rod 35122 converts the rotation of the flip rod 3511 into the lifting and reciprocating motion of the feeding end, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering control of the feeding end through the rotation of the flip rod 3511.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, when the lifting mechanism 350 is lowered to the lowest point, the material bearing surface at the feed end is lower than the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100, and when the lifting mechanism 350 is raised to the highest point, the material bearing surface at the feed end is higher than the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100.

[0067] While the material 400 is being transported along the first conveyor line 100, the lifting mechanism 350 is lowered to its lowest point. The material-carrying surface of the entire transfer conveyor line 300 is lower than the material conveying surface of the first conveyor line 100, which does not affect the material's transport on the first conveyor line 100. When the material 400 passes through the first conveyor line 100 and reaches above the feed end of the transfer conveyor line 300, the lifting mechanism 350 controls the feed end to rise, causing the material 400 on the first conveyor line 100 to come into contact with the feed end. The material 400 is then transferred to the transfer conveyor line 300 and then to the second conveyor line 200 via the transfer conveyor line 300.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, referring to Figures 1 and 2, the first conveyor line 100 includes a first bracket 110, a plurality of first conveyor rollers 120 and a first driving mechanism 130, the first bracket 110 is used to support the first conveyor line 100, the plurality of first conveyor rollers 120 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart for supporting and conveying materials 400, and the first driving mechanism 130 is used to drive the plurality of first conveyor rollers 120.

[0069] The first support 110 is a frame structure with legs, used to support the entire first conveyor line 100 and to erect the first conveyor line 100 at a predetermined height. The first conveyor rollers 120 are cylindrical rollers. The surfaces of the first conveyor line 100 form the material conveying surface. Driven by the first drive mechanism 130, the first conveyor rollers rotate synchronously, conveying the material 400 in the same direction.

[0070] Optionally, a first sleeve 122 is sleeved on each of the first conveying rollers 120. The first sleeve 122 is made of a flexible material, such as rubber or foam, which can increase the friction between the first sleeve 122 and the material 400 to prevent the material 400 from slipping on the surface of the first conveying line 100 and prevent the material 400 from being scratched.

[0071] When the material 400 is conveyed on the first conveyor line 100 , the upper surfaces of the first conveyor rollers 120 serve as the material conveying surfaces, and the material 400 is conveyed along the first conveyor line 100 driven by the first conveyor rollers 120 .

[0072] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 1 and 2, the first driving mechanism 130 includes a first driving motor, the output shaft of the first driving motor is parallel to the first conveying roller 120, the output shaft of the first driving motor is provided with a first driving sprocket 131, and the ends of several first conveying rollers 120 are provided with a first driven sprocket 121, and the first driving sprocket 131 and the several first driven sprockets 121 are all connected by a chain 500.

[0073] Optionally, each first conveying roller 120 is provided with a first driven sprocket 121 at only one end, and the other end is mounted on the first bracket 110 through a bearing. Two first driven sprockets 121 at one end of the first conveying roller 120 are provided in parallel, and the two first driven sprockets 121 are respectively connected to the first driven sprockets 121 at the ends of the first conveying roller 120 on both sides of the first conveying roller 120 through chains 500, thereby ensuring the continuity of the transmission.

[0074] Optionally, one first driven sprocket 121 may be provided at the end of the first conveying roller 120 , and a plurality of first driven sprockets 121 and the first driving sprocket 131 may be connected in series via a chain 500 .

[0075] The first driving sprocket 131 , the first driven sprocket 121 and the chain 500 form a chain transmission system. The first driving motor drives all the first conveying rollers 120 to rotate synchronously through the chain transmission system. When the first conveying rollers 120 convey materials, the conveying process can also be ensured to be smooth.

[0076] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, referring to Figures 1, 3 and 4, the second conveyor line 200 includes a second bracket 210, a plurality of second conveyor rollers 220 and a second driving mechanism, the second bracket 210 is used to support the second conveyor line 200, the plurality of second conveyor rollers 220 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart for supporting and conveying materials 400, and the second driving mechanism is used to drive the plurality of second conveyor rollers 220.

[0077] The second support 210 is a frame structure with legs, used to support the entire second conveyor line 200 and erect it at a certain height. The second support 210 also provides support for the transfer conveyor line 300. The second conveyor rollers 220 are cylindrical rollers. The surfaces of the multiple cylindrical rollers form the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line 200. Driven by the second drive mechanism, the multiple cylindrical rollers rotate synchronously, conveying the material 400 in the same direction.

[0078] Optionally, a second sleeve 222 is provided on each of the second conveying rollers 220. The second sleeve 222 is made of a flexible material, such as rubber or foam, which can increase the friction between the second sleeve 222 and the material 400 to prevent the material 400 from slipping on the surface of the second conveying line 200 and prevent the material 400 from being scratched.

[0079] After the material is transferred to the second conveyor line 200 via the transfer conveyor line 300 , the upper surfaces of the second conveyor rollers 220 serve as the material conveying surfaces of the second conveyor line 200 , and the material is conveyed along the second conveyor line 200 driven by the second conveyor rollers 220 .

[0080] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, referring to Figures 3 and 4, the second driving mechanism includes a second driving motor, the output shaft of the second driving motor is parallel to the second conveying roller 220, the output shaft of the second driving motor is provided with a second driving sprocket, and the ends of several second conveying rollers 220 are provided with second driven sprockets 221, and the second driving sprocket and several second driven sprockets 221 are connected by a chain 500.

[0081] Optionally, each second conveying roller 220 is provided with a second driven sprocket 221 only at one end, and the other end is mounted on the second bracket 210 through a bearing. Two second driven sprockets 221 at one end of the second conveying roller 220 are provided in parallel, and the two second driven sprockets 221 are respectively connected to the second driven sprockets 221 at the ends of the second conveying roller 220 on both sides of the second conveying roller 220 through chains 500, thereby ensuring the continuity of the transmission.

[0082] Optionally, one second driven sprocket 221 may be provided at the end of the second conveying roller 220 , and a plurality of second driven sprockets 221 and a second driving sprocket are connected in series via a chain 500 .

[0083] The second drive motor has the same specifications and model as the first drive mechanism 130 , which is not shown in the figure. The second drive sprocket is also a sprocket that matches the second driven sprocket 221 , which is not shown in the figure.

[0084] The second driving sprocket, the second driven sprocket 221 and the chain 500 form a chain transmission system. The second driving motor drives all the second conveying rollers 220 to rotate synchronously through the chain transmission system. When the second conveying rollers 220 convey materials, the conveying process can also be ensured to be smooth.

[0085] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4. The transfer conveyor line 300 also includes a first rotating shaft 310, a second rotating shaft 320, a conveyor belt 340 and a support member 330. The first rotating shaft 310 is arranged at the feed end, and the first rotating shaft 310 is arranged parallel to the first conveying roller 120. A transmission sprocket 311 is provided on the first rotating shaft 310, and the transmission sprocket 311 is connected to the first driven sprocket 121 at the end of the first conveying roller 120 through a chain 500; the second rotating shaft 320 is arranged at the discharge end and is arranged parallel to the first rotating shaft 310; the conveyor belt 340 is used to connect the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320; the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 tension the conveyor belt 340, and the first rotating shaft 310 is used to drive the conveyor belt 340 to move; the support member 330 is used to support the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320, and the support member 330 is connected to the lifting mechanism 350.

[0086] The support member 330 is a metal rod, which serves as a part of the support frame of the transfer conveyor line 300 . It can provide support for the entire transfer conveyor line 300 and support the conveyor belt 340 .

[0087] The first rotating shaft 310 set at the feeding end of the transfer conveyor line 300 and the second rotating shaft 320 set at the discharging end tension the conveyor belt 340 to form a material conveying unit of the transfer conveyor line. The transmission sprocket 311 set on the first rotating shaft 310 is connected to the first driven sprocket 121 at the end of the first conveying roller 120 through the chain 500. The power is obtained from the first driven sprocket 121 to drive the material transmission unit of the transfer conveyor line 300 to move. When the material 400 is transferred on the transfer conveyor line 300, it contacts the conveyor belt 340 and is transported by the conveyor belt 340.

[0088] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, the first rotating shaft 310 is provided with a plurality of first pulleys, the second rotating shaft 320 is provided with a plurality of second pulleys, the plurality of first pulleys and the plurality of second pulleys correspond one to one, and a conveyor belt 340 is arranged between each first pulley and the second pulley in the corresponding position, the first pulley and the second pulley are used to tension the conveyor belt 340, and the first pulley is used to drive the conveyor belt 340.

[0089] A plurality of conveyor belts 340 are provided between the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 to increase the contact surface with the material 400 , so that the material 400 is more stable when being transferred via the transfer conveyor line.

[0090] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, the support member 330 includes a plurality of support rods arranged in parallel, one end of the support rod close to the discharge end is hinged to the second conveyor line 200, and one end of the support rod close to the feed end is connected to the lifting mechanism 350.

[0091] The support rod serves as a support member of the transfer conveyor line 300 and rotates with one end close to the discharge end as a rotation axis, thereby realizing the lifting and lowering of the feed end of the entire transfer conveyor line 300.

[0092] According to some embodiments of the present application, optionally, please continue to refer to Figures 3 and 4, a number of first bearings and a number of second bearings are provided on the support member 330, the inner rings of the number of first bearings are fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft 310, and the outer rings of the number of first bearings are fixedly connected to the support member 330; the inner rings of the number of second bearings are fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft 320, and the outer rings of the number of second bearings are fixedly connected to the support member 330.

[0093] After the bearings are provided on the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 , the rotational resistance of the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 is reduced, thereby ensuring smooth rotation of the first rotating shaft 310 and the second rotating shaft 320 , thereby ensuring that the transfer conveyor line 300 can smoothly convey the material 400 .

[0094] According to some embodiments of the change application, the present application also provides a material transportation line, including the material transfer system described in any of the above solutions.

[0095] The material transportation line provided in this application has the same advantages as the material transfer system provided in this application, which will not be repeated here.

[0096] The above are merely optional embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included within the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A material transfer system, characterized in that: include: a first conveying line, for transporting materials along a first direction; a second conveying line, for transporting materials along a second direction; A transfer conveyor line, used for transferring materials on the first conveyor line to the second conveyor line; Among them, the transfer conveyor line includes a feed end, a discharge end and a lifting mechanism. The feed end is connected to the first conveyor line, and the discharge end is connected to the second conveyor line. The material bearing surface of the discharge end is not higher than the material conveying surface of the second conveyor line. The lifting mechanism is used to control the lifting and lowering of the feed end.

2. The material transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises: A flip and lift assembly connected to the feed end, capable of controlling the lifting and lowering of the feed end by flipping; The driving assembly is connected to the flip lifting assembly and is used to control the flipping of the flip lifting assembly.

3. The material transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip lifting assembly includes: A flip rod is movably connected to the driving assembly, and the flip rod is capable of rotating around its own central axis; A connecting rod assembly is connected to the flip rod, and the connecting rod assembly is movably connected to the feed end.

4. The material transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes: a first connecting rod, a first end of which is fixedly connected to the flip rod; A driving cylinder, wherein a cylinder body of the driving cylinder is hinged to the second conveying line, and a piston rod of the driving cylinder is hinged to the second end of the first connecting rod.

5. The material transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting rod assembly comprises: a second connecting rod, a first end of which is fixedly connected to the flip rod; The third connecting rod has a first end hinged to the second end of the second connecting rod, and a second end hinged to the feeding end.

6. The material transfer system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: When the lifting mechanism is lowered to the lowest point, the material bearing surface of the feed end is lower than the material conveying surface of the first conveying line. When the lifting mechanism is raised to the highest point, the material bearing surface of the feed end is higher than the material conveying surface of the first conveying line.

7. The material transfer system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first conveying line comprises: a first bracket, used to support the first conveying line; a plurality of first conveying rollers, which are arranged in parallel and at intervals, and are used to support and convey materials; The first driving mechanism is used to drive the first conveying rollers.

8. The material transfer system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism includes a first driving motor, the output shaft of the first driving motor is parallel to the first conveying roller, the output shaft of the first driving motor is provided with a first driving sprocket, the ends of the first conveying rollers are provided with a first driven sprocket, and the first driving sprocket and the first driven sprockets are connected by a chain.

9. The material transfer system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The second conveying line includes: a second bracket, used to support the second conveying line; a plurality of second conveying rollers, which are arranged in parallel and at intervals, and are used to support and convey materials; The second driving mechanism is used to drive the plurality of second conveying rollers.

10. The material transfer system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second driving mechanism includes a second driving motor, the output shaft of the second driving motor is parallel to the second conveying roller, the output shaft of the second driving motor is provided with a second driving sprocket, the ends of several second conveying rollers are provided with second driven sprockets, and the second driving sprocket and several second driven sprockets are connected by a chain.

11. The material transfer system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transfer conveyor line also includes: a first rotating shaft, disposed at the feed end, the first rotating shaft being arranged parallel to the first conveying roller, a transmission sprocket being provided on the first rotating shaft, the transmission sprocket being connected to the first driven sprocket at the end of the first conveying roller via a chain; A second rotating shaft is provided at the discharge end and is arranged parallel to the first rotating shaft; a conveyor belt, used to connect the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; The first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft tension the conveyor belt, and the first rotating shaft is used to drive the conveyor belt to move; A support member is used to support the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the support member is connected to the lifting mechanism.

12. The material transfer system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of first pulleys, and the second rotating shaft is provided with a plurality of second pulleys. The plurality of first pulleys and the plurality of second pulleys correspond one to one. A conveyor belt is arranged between each of the first pulley and the second pulley at the corresponding position. The first pulley and the second pulley are used to tension the conveyor belt, and the first pulley is used to drive the conveyor belt.

13. The material transfer system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The support member includes a plurality of support rods arranged in parallel, one end of the support rod close to the discharge end is hinged to the second conveyor line, and one end of the support rod close to the feed end is connected to the lifting mechanism.

14. The material transfer system according to claim 11, characterized in that: The support member is provided with several first bearings and several second bearings, the inner rings of several first bearings are fixedly connected to the first rotating shaft, and the outer rings of several first bearings are fixedly connected to the support member; the inner rings of several second bearings are fixedly connected to the second rotating shaft, and the outer rings of several second bearings are fixedly connected to the support member.

15. A material transportation line, characterized in that: Comprising the material transfer system according to any one of claims 1-14.

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