CN108706344A - A kind of Pneumatic pipe node structure - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of Pneumatic pipe node structures comprising is used for the Pneumatic pipe of logistics transmission；The Pneumatic pipe side wall is provided with the opening for exporting and inputting delivery tank in logistics node corresponding position；It is provided with door body in the opening；The door body includes that the first enabling and second of the setting opposite both sides that are open is opened the door；It is additionally provided on the Pneumatic pipe for driving the described first door-opening mechanism to open the door with the second enabling opening and closing；The Pneumatic pipe is additionally provided with the sensor for perceiving the delivery tank, and the catcher for capturing the delivery tank in the logistics node corresponding position.It is more perfect in structure of the invention, it can assist in pneumatic pipeline material flow system and complete the multiple functions such as goods tank is received, unloaded, slack tank is recycled, sent, performance is stablized in prolonged work, failure rate is relatively low, substantially increase the working efficiency of logistics system, it ensure that the accuracy and rapidity of cargo transfer process, user embody preferable.

Description

A pneumatic pipeline node structure

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of pneumatic pipeline conveying devices, in particular to a pneumatic pipeline node structure.

Background technique

At present, the pneumatic pipeline logistics system is widely used in banks, hospitals, administrative centers and other industries. It uses the principle of airflow transmission to realize material transmission between various locations, eliminating the need for manual handling procedures, thereby improving the efficiency of material transmission, and Save labor costs.

The existing pneumatic pipeline logistics system has a single function, which can only complete simple receiving and/or sending functions, and cannot complete functions such as automatic loading and unloading, empty tank recycling, etc., resulting in low efficiency of the entire logistics system and poor user experience; The transportation volume of existing logistics systems in the world is low, which affects the popularization and application of pneumatic pipeline logistics systems in hospitals, banks and other industries.

Contents of the invention

The object of the present invention is to provide a pneumatic pipeline node structure to solve at least one of the above technical problems.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a pneumatic pipeline node structure, including: a pneumatic pipeline for logistics transmission;

The side wall of the pneumatic pipeline is provided with openings for output and input carrying tanks at the corresponding positions of the logistics nodes;

A door is provided on the opening;

The pneumatic pipeline is provided with a door opening mechanism for driving the door body to open or close;

The pneumatic pipeline is also provided with a sensor for sensing the carrying tank and a catcher for catching the carrying tank at the corresponding position of the logistics node.

The pneumatic pipeline node structure in the present invention is more perfect in structure, and can assist the pneumatic pipeline logistics system to complete multiple functions such as tank receiving, unloading, empty tank recovery, and delivery, and has stable performance and low failure rate during long-term work , greatly improving the efficiency of the logistics system, ensuring the accuracy and rapidity of the cargo transmission process, and the user feedback is good.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the door body is hinged at the edge of the opening and can be turned outwards;

Alternatively, the door body can be moved along the track.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the track is arranged along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, and the door body can be slidably arranged along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline;

Alternatively, the track is arc-shaped along the pipe wall of the pneumatic pipeline, and the door body is slidably arranged along the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the door body is of a split type, including that the door body includes a first opening door and a second opening door arranged on opposite sides of the opening.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the first door opening and the second door opening are arranged symmetrically.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the fan angle corresponding to the opening in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline is not less than 180°.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the fan angle corresponding to the opening 110 in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic duct 100 is between 270°-300°.

The opening angle in the present invention is larger than that of the prior art. After the first door opening 121 and the second opening door 122 are fully opened, the manipulator has a larger control space for grabbing the carrier tank, which can facilitate the manipulator to quickly and firmly grasp Take the shipping can.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the door opening mechanism is an electric telescopic rod, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. arranged outside the pneumatic pipeline.

Specifically, one end of the telescopic mechanism such as the electric telescopic rod, air cylinder or hydraulic cylinder is hingedly connected to the pneumatic pipeline, the external fixed frame or the wall, and the other end is connected to the outer side of the first door or the second door. hinged connection.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the sensor is arranged in the pneumatic pipeline, and in the conveying direction of the carrier tank, the sensor is arranged above the catcher.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, on a projection plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, the inner surface of the door body is an arc-shaped surface consistent with the curvature of the inner wall of the pneumatic pipeline.

That is, on the projection plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, the projection of the inner surface of the door overlaps with the projection of the inner wall of the pneumatic pipeline, so that after the door is closed, the cross-section of the gas flow channel of the pneumatic pipeline is basically the same .

In any of the above technical solutions, further, a sealing structure is provided between the door body and the opening.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the pneumatic pipeline node structure further includes a manipulator for taking the carrier tank out of the pneumatic pipeline through the opening and/or sending it into the pneumatic pipeline.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, both ends of the pneumatic pipeline are arranged through. Compared with the prior art, the two ends of the pneumatic pipeline are connected through, and the noise is lower during operation, and the operation efficiency is higher.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the catcher includes a telescopic rod and a telescopic drive mechanism, and the telescopic rod protrudes into the pneumatic pipeline from the outside to receive and/or block the carrying tank.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, at the logistics nodes, the pneumatic pipelines are symmetrically arranged left and right;

The pneumatic pipeline includes a receiving pipe and a sending pipe oppositely arranged;

The gates on the receiving tube and the sending tube are arranged oppositely, and the manipulator can move in parallel between the two gates.

Adopt above-mentioned technical scheme, the present invention has following beneficial effect:

The pneumatic pipeline node provided by the present invention is more perfect in structure, and can assist the pneumatic pipeline logistics system to complete multiple functions such as tank receiving, unloading, empty tank recovery, and delivery. Low, greatly improving the work efficiency of the logistics system, ensuring the accuracy and speed of the cargo transmission process, and the user feedback is good.

Description of drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings that need to be used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings in the following description These are some implementations of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creative work.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a front view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is an exploded diagram of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is a partial schematic diagram of an opening and a door body in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is an exploded view of an opening and a door body in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is an exploded view of a manipulator in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a carrying tank in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference signs:

1-carrying tank; 100-pneumatic pipeline; 101-receiving pipe; 102-sending pipe; 110-opening; 120-door body; 121-first door opening; 122-second door opening; 130-manipulator; - Gripping mouth.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Apparently, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the present invention, but not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by persons of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" etc. The indicated orientation or positional relationship is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, or in a specific orientation. construction and operation, therefore, should not be construed as limiting the invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it may be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it may be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in specific situations.

The invention provides a pneumatic pipeline node structure, which includes a pneumatic pipeline for logistics transmission; the side wall of the pneumatic pipeline is provided with an opening for outputting and inputting a carrier tank at the corresponding position of the logistics node; the opening is provided with a door Body; the door body includes a first door opening and a second door opening on opposite sides of the opening; the pneumatic pipeline is also provided with a door opening mechanism for driving the first door opening and the second door opening to open and close; The pneumatic pipeline is also provided with a sensor for sensing the carrying tank and a catcher for catching the carrying tank at the corresponding position of the logistics node.

The structure of the present invention is more complete, and can assist the pneumatic pipeline logistics system to complete multiple functions such as tank receiving, unloading, empty tank recycling, and sending. It has stable performance and low failure rate during long-term work, which greatly improves the logistics system. High work efficiency ensures the accuracy and rapidity of the cargo transmission process, and the user experience is good.

The present invention will be further explained below in combination with specific embodiments.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is a front view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 3 is an exploded view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 4 is a pneumatic pipeline provided by an embodiment of the present invention Partial schematic diagram of the opening and the door body in the node structure; Figure 5 is an exploded view of the opening and the door body in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is an exploded view of a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention An exploded view of the manipulator; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a carrying tank in a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 1 to Fig. 7, a pneumatic pipeline node structure provided in this embodiment includes: a pneumatic pipeline 100 for logistics transmission.

Specifically referring to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 , the side wall of the pneumatic pipeline 100 is provided with an opening 110 for outputting and inputting the carrier tank 1 at the corresponding position of the logistics node.

A door body 120 is disposed on the opening 110 .

Wherein, the door body 120 includes a first door 121 and a second door 122 on opposite sides of the opening 110; A door opening mechanism (not shown) for opening and closing.

In this embodiment, the first door opening and the second door opening are respectively hinged at the edge of the opening. Of course, the first door opening and the second door opening can also be moved along the track. The track is arranged along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, and the door body can be slid along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline; or, the track is arc-shaped along the pipe wall of the pneumatic pipeline, and the The door body is slidably arranged along the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline.

The pneumatic pipeline 100 is also provided with a sensor (not shown) for sensing the carrying tank 1 and a catcher (not shown) for catching the carrying tank 1 at the corresponding position of the logistics node.

Wherein, the sensor and the catcher have been disclosed in previous patent documents, which belong to the prior art, and will not be repeated here.

The pneumatic pipeline node structure in the present invention is more perfect in structure, and can assist the pneumatic pipeline logistics system to complete multiple functions such as tank receiving, unloading, empty tank recovery, and delivery, and has stable performance and low failure rate during long-term work , greatly improving the efficiency of the logistics system, ensuring the accuracy and rapidity of the cargo transmission process, and the user feedback is good.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the first opening door 121 and the second opening door 122 are preferably arranged symmetrically. The first door 121 and the second door 122 are respectively hinged or pivotally connected to the two side frames of the opening.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the fan angle corresponding to the opening 110 in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic duct 100 is not less than 180°.

More preferably, the fan angle corresponding to the opening 110 in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline 100 is between 270°-300°, after the first opening door 121 and the second opening door 122 are fully opened, the manipulator grasp The handling space for taking out the carrier tank is larger, which makes it easier for the robot to grab the carrier tank quickly and firmly.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the door opening mechanism is an electric telescopic rod, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. arranged outside the pneumatic pipeline 100 .

Specifically, one end of the telescopic mechanism such as the electric telescopic rod, air cylinder or hydraulic cylinder is hingedly connected to the pneumatic pipeline 100, the external fixed frame or the wall, and the other end is connected to the first door opening 121 or the second door opening 121. The outer side of 122 is hinged.

The door opening mechanisms are preferably arranged symmetrically, including a first door opening mechanism and a second door opening mechanism for opening the first door 121 and the second door 122 respectively. The two door opening mechanisms work synchronously, and open the first door 121 and the second door 122 synchronously.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the sensor is arranged in the pneumatic pipeline 100, and in the conveying direction of the carrying tank 1, the sensor is arranged above the catcher or on the upstream side of the opening 110 .

In any of the above technical solutions, further, on a projection plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline 100 , the inner surface of the door body 120 is an arc-shaped surface consistent with the curvature of the inner wall of the pneumatic pipeline 100 .

That is, on the projection plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline 100, the projection of the inner surface of the door 120 overlaps with the projection of the inner wall of the pneumatic pipeline 100, so that after the door 120 is closed, the gas flow of the pneumatic pipeline 100 The cross-sections are basically the same.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, a sealing structure is provided between the door body 120 and the opening 110 .

Among them, in order to achieve better sealing performance, the cross-section of the butt joint between the door body and the opening has a stepped shape, and rubber or silicone rubber or other sealing gaskets are provided on the butt joint face. After the door body is closed, the working gas will not leak from the opening.

In any of the above-mentioned technical solutions, further, the node structure of the pneumatic pipeline 100 also includes a node structure for taking the carrier tank 1 out of the pneumatic pipeline 100 through the opening 110 and/or sending it into the pneumatic pipeline 100 The manipulator 130.

In any of the above technical solutions, further, the catcher includes a telescopic rod and a telescopic drive mechanism, and the telescopic rod extends into the pneumatic pipeline 100 from the outside to receive and/or block the carrying tank 1 .

In any of the above technical solutions, further, at the logistics node, the pneumatic pipeline 100 is symmetrically arranged left and right.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 , the pneumatic pipeline 100 includes a receiving tube 101 and a sending tube 102 oppositely arranged.

The door body 120 on the receiving tube 101 and the sending tube 102 are arranged oppositely, and the manipulator 130 is arranged to move in parallel between the two door bodies 120 .

Referring to FIG. 7 , the carrier tank 1 is generally a cylindrical tank, and its structure may include a tank-shaped body and a cover, or be composed of an upper tank and a lower tank arranged symmetrically up and down.

Referring to Fig. 6, the manipulator 130 is an existing embodiment, the manipulator 130 can be horizontally slidably arranged on the track 131, and it includes two opposite clamping parts, and a clamping opening 132 is formed between the clamping parts. , wherein the driving mechanism is a motor, and the rotation of the motor drives the opening or closing of the two clamping parts through the cam transmission structure.

Adopting the above-mentioned technical scheme, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the pneumatic pipeline node structure in the present invention is more perfect in structure, and can assist the pneumatic pipeline logistics system to complete multiple functions such as cargo tank receiving, unloading, empty tank recovery, and delivery. The performance is stable and the failure rate is low during long-term work, which greatly improves the work efficiency of the logistics system, ensures the accuracy and speed of the cargo transmission process, and has a good user response.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than limiting them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: It is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention. scope.

Claims (10)

1. A pneumatic pipeline node structure, characterized in that, comprising: a pneumatic pipeline for logistics transmission; The side wall of the pneumatic pipeline is provided with openings for output and input carrying tanks at the corresponding positions of the logistics nodes; A door is provided on the opening; The pneumatic pipeline is provided with a door opening mechanism for driving the door body to open or close; The pneumatic pipeline is also provided with a sensor for sensing the carrying tank and a catcher for catching the carrying tank at the corresponding position of the logistics node. 2. The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1, wherein the door is hinged at the edge of the opening and can be turned outwards; Alternatively, the door body can be moved along the track. 3. The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 2, wherein the track is arranged along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, and the door body can be slidably arranged along the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline; Alternatively, the track is arc-shaped along the pipe wall of the pneumatic pipeline, and the door body is slidably arranged along the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline. 4 . The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1 , wherein the door body is of a split type, comprising a first door and a second door on opposite sides of the opening. 5 . 5 . The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1 , wherein the fan angle corresponding to the opening in the circumferential direction of the pneumatic pipeline is not less than 180°. 6. The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1, wherein the door opening mechanism is an electric telescopic rod, an air cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder arranged outside the pneumatic pipeline. 7 . The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor is arranged in the pneumatic pipeline, and in the conveying direction of the carrier tank, the sensor is arranged above the catcher. 7 . 8. The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, on a projection plane perpendicular to the axial direction of the pneumatic pipeline, the inner surface of the door body is in line with the arc of the inner wall of the pneumatic pipeline curved surface; A sealing structure is provided between the door body and the opening. 9. The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1, further comprising a manipulator for taking the carrier tank out of the pneumatic pipeline through the opening and/or sending it into the pneumatic pipeline. 10 . The pneumatic pipeline node structure according to claim 1 , wherein both ends of the pneumatic pipeline are connected through each other. 11 .