CN110802039A

CN110802039A - Automatic sorting system for pipe fittings

Info

Publication number: CN110802039A
Application number: CN201911176659.1A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 梁国欣
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-11-26
Filing date: 2019-11-26
Publication date: 2020-02-18

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic pipe fitting sorting system which comprises a collecting part for collecting pipe fittings, a sorting part for sorting the pipe fittings and a transmission mechanism for transmitting the pipe fittings, wherein the collecting part is used for collecting the pipe fittings; the sorting part comprises sorting mechanisms for sorting the pipe fittings, the sorting mechanisms are in a plurality of groups, and each group of sorting mechanisms comprises a middle pulley block which is supported below the pipe fittings and can slide up and down and a collecting frame for collecting the falling pipe fittings; by adopting the automatic pipe sorting system, the pipes can be automatically classified and framed, the automatic sorting of the pipes is realized, the labor intensity is reduced, the sorting speed is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Automatic sorting system for pipe fittings

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of steel pipe classification, in particular to an automatic pipe fitting sorting system.

Background

The steel pipes are often needed to be adopted to set up scaffolds on the building site, and the steel pipes are needed to be transported back to a warehouse for storage after the construction is finished. At present, the work is manually operated, after a steel pipe is pulled to a destination by an automobile, the work unloads the steel pipe on the automobile, because the steel pipe is long, the unloading needs two persons, the ground also needs two persons to connect the steel pipe unloaded from the automobile, in addition, the two persons need to measure the length of each steel pipe by a ruler for classification, therefore, the unloading and the classification of the steel pipe can be finished by at least 4 persons or 6 persons, the labor intensity is high, the sorting speed is low, workers are influenced by emotion, and the classification of the length and the number of the steel pipe is possible to make mistakes.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the defects in the prior art, the invention aims to provide an automatic pipe sorting system.

The technical scheme adopted by the invention is as follows:

the automatic pipe sorting system comprises a collecting part for collecting pipes, a sorting part for sorting the pipes and a transmission mechanism for conveying the pipes; the sorting part comprises sorting mechanisms for sorting the pipe fittings, the sorting mechanisms are multiple groups, and each group of sorting mechanisms comprises a middle pulley block which is supported below the pipe fittings and can slide up and down and a collecting frame for collecting the falling pipe fittings.

Further, the collecting part comprises a collecting bin for collecting the pipe fittings, the collecting bin is of a funnel structure with a large upper end and a small lower end, and a discharge hole through which one pipe fitting can pass is formed in the bottom of the collecting bin.

Furthermore, a guide plate is arranged between the collecting frame and the sorting mechanism, the guide plate is obliquely arranged, and the upper end of the guide plate is fixed on a bracket of the sorting mechanism and is positioned below the pipe fitting; the lower end of the guide plate is arranged on the collecting frame.

Furthermore, pulley assembly includes pulley, fourth driving motor and bent axle in the middle of every group, and the one end and the fourth driving motor of bent axle are connected, and the other end is connected with the pulley.

Further, the pipe fitting sorting device further comprises a measuring part used for measuring the length of the pipe fitting, and the measuring part is arranged between the collecting part and the sorting part.

The device further comprises a control system, wherein the control system comprises a PLC (programmable logic controller), a length counting wheel and a trigger, the length counting wheel is arranged at the measuring part, and the trigger is arranged at the rear end of each group of sorting mechanisms; the length counting wheel is used for measuring the length data of the pipe fitting and sending the length data to the PLC; and the PLC controls the trigger of the corresponding sorting mechanism to take effect according to the length data, receives a trigger signal fed back by the effective trigger, and controls the corresponding middle pulley block to move downwards according to the trigger signal.

Further, the transmission mechanism comprises a first transmission mechanism correspondingly arranged in the collecting part, a second transmission mechanism correspondingly arranged in the measuring part and a third transmission mechanism correspondingly arranged in the sorting part.

Further, the control system further comprises a metal proximity switch and a time relay, wherein the metal proximity switch is installed between the collection part and the measurement part; the metal proximity switch is connected with the time relay, the time relay is connected with the PLC, and the PLC is connected with the first driving motor of the first transmission mechanism.

Further, a straightening machine is arranged between the collecting part and the measuring part.

Further, a counter is mounted on the guide plate.

By adopting the technical scheme, the invention has the following beneficial effects:

by adopting the automatic pipe sorting system, the pipes can be automatically classified and framed, the automatic sorting of the pipes is realized, the labor intensity is reduced, the sorting speed is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the detailed description of the invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings that are needed in the detailed description of the invention or the prior art will be briefly described below. Throughout the drawings, like elements or portions are generally identified by like reference numerals. In the drawings, elements or portions are not necessarily drawn to scale.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of an automatic pipe sorting system according to the present embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of FIG. 1 in another state;

fig. 6 is a schematic block diagram of the control system of the present embodiment.

Wherein, 1 is the collection portion, 11 is the collection storehouse, 12 is the collection portion support, 2 is the measuring part, 21 is the measuring part support, 3 is the letter sorting portion, 31 is the centre pulley group, 311 is the pulley, 312 is the bent axle, 32 is the collection frame, 33 is the deflector, 34 is the letter sorting portion support, 35 is the counter, 41 is first drive mechanism, 42 is second drive mechanism, 43 is the third drive mechanism, 5 is the length count wheel, 6 is the pipe fitting, 7 is the trigger, 8 is the rain-proof board that drenches.

Detailed Description

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following examples are only for illustrating the technical solutions of the present invention more clearly, and therefore are only examples, and the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereby.

It is to be noted that, unless otherwise specified, technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains.

Referring to fig. 1, the automatic pipe sorting system of the present invention includes a collecting portion 1 for collecting pipes 6, a sorting portion 3 for sorting pipes 6, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting pipes 6; the sorting part 3 comprises sorting mechanisms for sorting the pipe fittings 6, the sorting mechanisms are multiple groups, and each group of sorting mechanisms comprises a middle pulley block 31 which is supported below the pipe fittings 6 and can slide up and down and a collecting frame 32 for collecting the falling pipe fittings 6.

By adopting the automatic pipe sorting system, the automatic sorting and framing of the pipes 6 can be realized, the automatic sorting of the pipes 6 is realized, the labor intensity is reduced, the sorting speed is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Further, the automatic pipe sorting system of the present invention further includes a measuring part 2 for measuring the length of the pipe 6, and the measuring part 2 is disposed between the collecting part 1 and the sorting part 3. The measuring section 2 is used for measuring the length of the pipe 6 so as to classify the pipe 6 more accurately.

The transmission mechanisms include a first transmission mechanism 41 correspondingly disposed at the collecting portion 1, a second transmission mechanism 42 correspondingly disposed at the measuring portion 2, and a third transmission mechanism 43 correspondingly disposed at the sorting portion 3. The pipe fitting 6 is sequentially transmitted to the measuring part 2 and the sorting part 3 through the collecting part 1 by the transmission mechanism, and automatic classification and framing are realized in the sorting part 3.

The first transmission mechanism 41 is mounted on the collecting part support 12 and includes a first transmission assembly and a first driving motor, and the first driving motor drives the first transmission assembly to work. The first transmission assembly sets up the multiunit along 6 moving direction of pipe fitting, and every first transmission assembly of group includes first drive wheel and first spacing round, and first drive wheel supports in the below of pipe fitting 6, and first spacing round is two, spacing both sides at pipe fitting 6 respectively. When setting up first driving motor, can set up a driving motor by every first transmission assembly of group, also can a plurality of first transmission assemblies set up a driving motor, connect through gear chain between each first transmission assembly.

The second transmission mechanism 42 is mounted on the measurement portion bracket 21 and includes a second transmission assembly and a second driving motor, and the second driving motor drives the second transmission assembly to work. The second transmission assemblies are provided with a plurality of groups along the moving direction of the pipe fitting 6, each group of second transmission assemblies comprises a second transmission wheel and two second limiting wheels, the second transmission wheels are supported below the pipe fitting 6, and the two second limiting wheels are respectively limited on two sides of the pipe fitting 6. When the second driving motors are arranged, one second driving motor can be arranged on each group of second transmission assemblies, one second driving motor can also be arranged on a plurality of second transmission assemblies, and the second transmission assemblies are connected through gear chains.

The third transmission mechanism 43 is installed on the sorting part bracket 34, and the third transmission mechanism 43 comprises a third transmission assembly and a third driving motor, and the third driving motor drives the third transmission assembly to work. The third transmission assemblies are arranged in a plurality of groups along the moving direction of the pipe fitting 6, each group of the third transmission assemblies comprises two third transmission wheels, and the two third transmission wheels are respectively limited on two sides of the pipe fitting 6. When the third driving motors are arranged, each group of third transmission assemblies can be provided with one third driving motor, and a plurality of third transmission assemblies can also be provided with one third driving motor and are connected through gear chains.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the collecting part 1 includes a collecting bin 11 for collecting the pipe 6, the collecting bin 11 is mounted on a collecting part bracket 12, and the first transmission mechanism 41 is located below the collecting bin 11. The pipe fittings 6 are collected in the collecting bin 11, the collecting bin 11 is a funnel structure with a large upper end and a small lower end, and a discharge hole through which one pipe fitting 6 can pass is formed in the bottom of the collecting bin. The tubes 6 in the collecting bin 11 pass through the discharge opening one by one, fall to the first transmission mechanism 41, and each tube 6 is transmitted to the measuring part 2 by the first transmission mechanism 41.

A straightening machine is further provided between the collecting section 1 and the measuring section 2, and a commercially available straightening machine can be used as the straightening machine. By using the straightening machine, the pipe fitting 6 can be slightly straightened and the excessive soil, cement and the like on the pipe fitting 6 can be removed.

Referring to fig. 1, 4 and 5, the sorting mechanisms and the third transmission mechanisms 43 are mounted on the sorting part bracket 34, the sorting mechanisms are arranged in multiple groups according to the length models of the pipe fittings 6, and the length of each group of sorting mechanisms is matched with the length of the pipe fittings 6 sorted by the sorting mechanisms. The number of the sorting mechanisms is set according to the estimated length models of the pipe fittings 6, and if the estimated pipe fittings 6 have 3 different length models, 3 sorting mechanisms can be set.

Each group of middle pulley blocks 31 is provided with a plurality of groups of pulley 311 components according to the length of the pipe fitting 6, each group of middle pulley components comprises a pulley 311, a fourth driving motor and a crankshaft 312, one end of the crankshaft 312 is connected with the fourth driving motor, the other end of the crankshaft 312 is connected with the pulley 311, and the crankshaft 312 can be Z-shaped. The fourth driving motor drives the crankshaft 312 to rotate, when the fourth driving motor rotates for half a circle, the pulley 311 arranged on the crankshaft 312 moves downwards, the pipe fitting 6 loses support and rolls into the collecting frame 32 along the guide plate 33; the fourth drive motor continues to rotate half a turn and the pulley 311 returns. When the intermediate pulley blocks 31 are arranged, each group of intermediate pulley blocks 31 can be provided with a fourth driving motor, or a plurality of intermediate pulley blocks 31 can be provided with a fourth driving motor, and the intermediate pulley blocks 31 are connected by adopting a gear chain.

In order to facilitate the pipe fitting 6 to stably fall into the collecting frame 32, a guide plate 33 is arranged between the collecting frame 32 and the sorting mechanism, the guide plate 33 is obliquely arranged, and the upper end of the guide plate 33 is fixed on a bracket of the sorting mechanism by adopting a bolt and is positioned below the pipe fitting 6; the lower end of the guide plate 33 is placed on the edge of the collection frame 32. When the center pulley block 31 slides downward, the pipe 6 loses the support of the center pulley block 31, falls to the guide plate 33, and then rolls into the collection frame 32 along the guide plate 33.

In order to count the number of the sorted pipes 6, a counter 35 is further installed at the lower end of the guide plate 33, and the counter 35 is an infrared auto-induction counter with the model number JDM 11-6H. Automatic counting is achieved when the pipe 6 falls.

Please refer to fig. 1, fig. 3 and fig. 6, further comprising a control system, wherein the control system comprises a PLC controller, a length counting wheel 5 and a trigger 7. The length counting wheel 5 is arranged at the measuring part 2, and the trigger 7 is arranged at the rear end of each group of sorting mechanisms; the length counting wheel 5 measures the length data of the pipe fitting 6 and sends the length data to the PLC; the PLC controls the trigger 7 of the corresponding sorting mechanism to take effect according to the length data, receives a trigger signal fed back by the trigger 7 which takes effect, and controls the corresponding middle pulley block 31 to move downwards according to the trigger signal.

In particular, the length counting wheel 5 can adopt a meter counter with the model number of ATK 72-300-Z. The length counting wheel 5 is installed at the rear end close to the second transmission mechanism 42 (in the moving process of the pipe, in time, the end which arrives first is the front end, and the end which arrives later is the rear end), the pipe 6 is transmitted by the second transmission mechanism 42 in the measuring part 2, when the pipe 6 arrives at the length counting wheel 5, the length of the pipe 6 is measured by the length counting wheel 5, the measured data is sent to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller controls the trigger 7 of the corresponding sorting mechanism to take effect according to the measured data.

The trigger 7 is installed on the sorting part bracket 34, one trigger 7 is installed at the rear end of each group of sorting mechanisms, the trigger 7 is used for providing a trigger signal, the trigger 7 can adopt an infrared induction photoelectric switch with the model number of E3F-DS5C4, when the pipe fitting 6 is transmitted to the trigger 7 by the third transmission mechanism 43, the trigger 7 sends the trigger signal to the PLC controller, the PLC controller controls the corresponding fourth driving motor to rotate, so that the corresponding middle pulley block 31 is driven to slide downwards, and the pipe fitting 6 loses the support of the middle pulley block 31 and falls into the collecting frame 32.

The control system further comprises a metal proximity switch and a time relay, the metal proximity switch is installed between the collection portion 1 and the measurement portion 2, the metal proximity switch is connected with the time relay, the time relay is connected with the PLC, and the PLC is connected with the first driving motor. The metal proximity switch is used for detecting pipe fitting 6, detects pipe fitting 6 when the metal proximity switch, and time relay begins work, when 6 leave at the pipe fitting, time relay begins the timing, and time relay disconnection after arriving, the first driving motor stop operation of PLC controller control.

In an exemplary embodiment, when the pipe 6 is loaded into the collecting bin 11, it is predicted that the pipe 6 has several models, for example, the pipe 6 has 1.2 m long, 2 m long, 4 m long and other models, the first group of the center pulley blocks 31 is 1.2 m long, the second group of the center pulley blocks 31 is 2 m long, the third group of the center pulley blocks 31 is 4 m long, and the fourth group of the center pulley blocks 31 is other models within 6 m. The trigger 7 is then mounted at the rear end of each set of the set of idler pulleys 31.

The transmission mechanism is opened, the steel pipe automatically slides forwards, the length of the pipe fitting 6 which passes through is measured by the length counting wheel 5, the length of the pipe fitting 6 which passes through is 4 meters, the pipe fitting 6 sends measurement data to the PLC, the PLC controls the trigger 7 of the third group of middle pulley blocks 31 to take effect, when the trigger 7 of the third group of middle pulley blocks 31 senses the pipe fitting 6, the trigger 7 sends a signal to the PLC, the PLC receives the signal and then controls the fourth driving motor of the third group to rotate, so that the corresponding crankshaft 312 is driven to drive the pulley 311 to rotate, the pipe fitting 6 loses support and automatically falls into a frame, the pipe fitting 6 in the frame is packed, and then the packing is transferred to a warehouse to be placed, so that the self-classification and the packing of the length of the pipe fitting 6 are realized.

Because the pipe fitting 6 letter sorting is open-air operation, in order to prevent drenching, still fixedly be equipped with rain-proof board 8 above measuring part support 21 and the branch portion support.

The PLC controller can also be connected with the second driving motor and the third driving motor to control the second driving motor and the third driving motor to start and stop.

A straightening machine b may be provided in front of the collecting section 1, and the pipe 6 having a relatively large bending deformation may be straightened by the straightening machine b and then manually introduced into the collecting section 1.

In this application, unless expressly stated or limited otherwise, the terms "connected," "secured," and the like are to be construed broadly and can include, for example, fixed connections, removable connections, or integral combinations thereof; may be an electrical connection; either directly or indirectly through intervening media, either internally or in any other relationship. The specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood by those skilled in the art according to specific situations.

In the description of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth. It is understood, however, that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, systems, and techniques have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure an understanding of this description.

In the description herein, references to the description of the term "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples," etc., mean that a particular feature, system, material, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the terms used above are not necessarily intended to refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, systems, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, various embodiments or examples and features of different embodiments or examples described in this specification can be combined and combined by one skilled in the art without contradiction.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and not to limit the same; while the invention has been described in detail and with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that: the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments may still be modified, or some or all of the technical features may be equivalently replaced; such modifications and substitutions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and they should be construed as being included in the following claims and description.

Claims

1. The automatic pipe sorting system is characterized by comprising a collecting part (1) for collecting the pipes (6), a sorting part (3) for sorting the pipes (6) and a transmission mechanism for conveying the pipes (6); the sorting part (3) comprises sorting mechanisms for sorting the pipe fittings (6), the sorting mechanisms are multiple groups, and each group of sorting mechanisms comprises an intermediate pulley block (31) which is supported below the pipe fittings (6) and can slide up and down and a collecting frame (32) for collecting the falling pipe fittings (6).

2. An automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 1, wherein the collecting part (1) comprises a collecting bin (11) for collecting the pipes (6), the collecting bin (11) is a funnel structure with a large upper end and a small lower end, and the bottom of the collecting bin is provided with a discharge hole for allowing one pipe (6) to pass through.

3. An automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that a guide plate (33) is arranged between the collecting frame (32) and the sorting mechanism, the guide plate (33) is arranged obliquely, the upper end of the guide plate (33) is fixed on the bracket of the sorting mechanism and is positioned below the pipe (6); the lower end of the guide plate (33) is placed on the collecting frame (32).

4. An automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 1, wherein each set of intermediate pulley (31) comprises a pulley (311), a fourth driving motor and a crankshaft (312), one end of the crankshaft (312) is connected with the fourth driving motor, and the other end is connected with the pulley (311).

5. An automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 1, further comprising a measuring section (2) for measuring the length of the pipe (6), the measuring section (2) being arranged between the collecting section (1) and the sorting section (3).

6. The automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 5, further comprising a control system comprising a PLC controller, a length counting wheel (5) and a trigger (7), the length counting wheel (5) being mounted at the measuring section (2), the trigger (7) being mounted at the rear end of each set of sorting mechanisms;

the length counting wheel (5) measures the length data of the pipe fitting (6) and sends the length data to the PLC; the PLC controls the trigger (7) of the corresponding sorting mechanism to take effect according to the length data, receives a trigger signal fed back by the effective trigger (7), and controls the corresponding middle pulley block (31) to move downwards according to the trigger signal.

7. Automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 6, characterised in that the transmission means comprise a first transmission means (41) arranged in correspondence of the collecting section (1), a second transmission means (42) arranged in the measuring section (2) and a third transmission means (43) arranged in the sorting section (3).

8. An automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 7, characterized in that the control system further comprises a metal proximity switch mounted between the collection section (1) and the measuring section (2) and a time relay; the metal proximity switch is connected with the time relay, the time relay is connected with the PLC, and the PLC is connected with the first driving motor of the first transmission mechanism.

9. Automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 5, characterised in that between the collecting section (1) and the measuring section (2) there is also a straightening machine.

10. Automatic pipe sorting system according to claim 3, characterised in that a counter (35) is mounted on the guide plate (33).