DE2219139A1 - DEVICE FOR INPUTING CONVEYOR MATERIAL INTO A HORIZONTAL CONVEYOR LINE - Google Patents

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PATENT Attorney DIPL-ING. J. WENZEL 7 STUTTGART HAUPTMANNSREUTE 46

ORGANIZATION RALFS KG, Wiesensteig

Device for entering goods to be conveyed into a horizontal conveyor line

The invention relates to a device for inputting goods to be conveyed into a horizontal conveying path.

So far, the loading of horizontal conveyor lines has been carried out by hand without tools ₀ Die.s is extremely cumbersome and time-consuming, because the operator must ensure that the conveyor line is not only free, but that the prescribed operating distance from the previous conveying piece is observed will. The operator may have to wait until the operating state is reached. Due to human weaknesses, it happens that the conditions mentioned are not met, so that the system malfunctions.

Another disadvantage of this embroidery by hand is

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in that the conveyor lines ± n low height must be arranged so that the slot or the Throw-in flap easily accessible for the operator is. This arrangement of the conveyor line at a low height is mostly undesirable because the space is close to the floor is needed for other purposes. Therefore it is desirable »the horizontal conveyor line to a greater height in to relocate the work room where it does not disturb, so that the room near the floor is available for the installation of office furniture and the like.

There are also known discharge flaps which are provided by means of a Electromagnet are swung. When discharging, the front part of the material is first removed from the conveyor belt pushed, tilts over its edge and falls diagonally downwards, but this is disadvantageous for the rest of the vehicle The running of the automatically operating conveyor system. If the material to be conveyed is a container, its content can get messed up and fall out.

The further prior art also shows a lock for discharging piece goods moved in belt conveyor systems, see German patent specification 1 184 279.

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It is already known that the hinge of this flap is parallel to the horizontal conveyor line is arranged. This ensures above all that the conveyed material essentially maintains the position in that it was on the conveyor belt, so that it is dropped off at the reception desk. It is there it is common practice to pivot this flap by means of an electromagnet.

The invention is based on the object of creating a device of the type mentioned at the beginning the easy and trouble-free input of overhead running horizontal conveyor lines is possible, which mainly causes the difficulties mentioned manual loading should be avoided.

The solution to this problem by the invention is that for input into an overhead conveyor line a vertical chain conveyor is provided, the support of which is a deflector plate arranged at an angle in the conveyor channel reach through in slots of this plate.

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The use of the vertical chain conveyor demonstrates especially the advantage that there is no significant wear and tear, that it can be easily switched off and on again and that no kinks are required, as with belt conveyors.

Due to the inclined position of the deflector plate, the conveyor piece can already move from the conveyor tines to the horizontal Conveying channel are deflected. However, a greater difference in height has to be overcome, so that the conveyed piece falls from this height into the canal. In order to achieve a gentle treatment of the conveyed piece if necessary, it is provided according to a further feature that the deflector plate is designed as a movable deflector flap is, the hinge is arranged in a known manner parallel to the horizontal conveyor line.

The other advantages that result from this measure, among others, are already known.

In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided

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that a switch is arranged in the horizontal conveying path in the entry point in the region of the flap to turn off the drive motor of the vertical conveyor with horizontal conveying path occupied ₀

In this way, the vertical conveyor acts like a magazine, since the operator does not need to take into account whether the horizontal conveyor line is occupied or not. "Even if it is very short, the vertical conveyor can accommodate at least two conveyors ₈ and the operator with the vertical conveyor, of course, at a convenient working height, so that the above-mentioned task is solved «

Another advantageous feature of the invention provides that the flap is formed as a part of the front channel of the horizontal conveyor and by a switch just before the feed piece has the Klappe'erreicht _s is brought into Ausschleußstellung.

In this way, the horizontally lying conveyor channel is only interrupted, if necessary, namely briefly before a conveyed piece arrives. Of course, the reverse is also possible, namely the flap

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constantly remains in the discharge position and is only actuated for discharge. But this would be a constant Holding force required *

It is also advantageous that the flaps _s magnet is reset by a switch · operable by a supporting rake at the rear strand.

It is of course assumed that the support rake at certain equal intervals on the chain conveyor are arranged «Because the chain is not appreciably stretchable is, then the support rake located on the rear run must always be in a precisely defined distance to the rest of the support rake, so that the operation can be done by any support rake and it it is an advantage to be able to select the position of the switch in this way «

With regard to the input into the vertical conveyor, it can be advantageous that an input flap at the input point and a support provided with slots for the conveying piece is arranged, cias penetrated by the support rake will.

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It can be provided that a switch is arranged on the support, through which when inserting the conveyor section of the vertical conveyor drive can be switched on is.

If the system is not needed, i.e. if no conveying pieces are inserted, the vertical conveyor needs it also not to run. On the other hand, the ease of use is improved tfadurph that turning on of the vertical conveyor is omitted.

Finally, it can also be provided that a switch is arranged on the input flap through which the circuit for the drive is interrupted as long as the input flap is open.

This means that the vertical conveyor cannot run when the flap is open. This measure serves security, of course. To operate the device, nothing more is necessary than closing the input flap open, insert the conveyor piece and close the input flap again. Other advantages and Details of the invention emerge from the description of two exemplary embodiments which now follows

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referring to the drawing. In this show:

1 shows a vertical section through the device according to the invention, schematically;

Fig. 2 the same as Fig. 1, with a different position the flaps and a slightly modified version;

Fig. 3 is a section along the line A-B of Fig. 4 and

Figure 4 shows a detail of the Figure 1 embodiment.

Fig. 1 shows the vertical chain conveyor with the conveyor chain Io, which revolves around the chain wheels 19 and 2o. At the chain Io support racks 1 and 1 a are attached, there can be several support racks at equal intervals are attached to each other on the chain, which is advantageously designed as a double chain when the conveyor pieces 3, which are indicated by broken lines, have a certain width. In Fig. 1 such a conveyor

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piece 3 has just been inserted into the input flap 2, which is pivotable about the hinge 21 '. The flap 2 shows an approach 22 for actuating the switch 15, so that the Senkreehtföäderer Io can only be put into operation can when the flap 2 is closed.

In addition, the Ford piece 3 actuates below in the area of the Auflagers 18 nor the switch 16, whereby the conveyor is switched on when the switch 15 is actuated is as mentioned.

The details of the training will be explained later, in any case it is clear that the support rake 1 is the conveying piece 3 in the direction of arrow 23 upward convey ^ where another conveying piece 4 is already in the so-called "Park position" is located, that is a position shortly before the input by means of the input flap 5 »which is shown here in the open state. In this parking position If necessary, the conveying piece 4 remains until the horizontally lying conveying path 11 is free and the Sufficient distance to the next conveying piece is5 · The switch 13 is provided to generate a pulse on the To release magnets 6 and thereby the flap 5 in their

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location illustrated there with unbroken lines bring to. This position is also referred to as the "discharge position".

1 shows a third conveying piece 8 at the moment when the magnet 6 responds and the flap 5 pivots around the hinge 12 in the direction of the arrow 24, so that the conveying piece 8 enters the horizontally lying conveying path 11 slips.

If the deflector flap 5 could not be moved about the hinge 12, it would be necessary to extend the conveyor chain Io upwards a little, but otherwise the conveyed piece would fall into the conveyor section 11 due to such a rigid deflector plate 5 as well a little later and therefore a little harder than in the other case. After all, such an embodiment is also possible, because it is not provided here to promote the conveying pieces beyond the upper ümelnkpunkt also

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To convey input flap 2 into the horizontal conveyor line 11 * The conveyor line 11 is no longer carried out, as it does not form part of the invention. Usually it is a horizontal one Belt conveyor through which the conveyor pieces, for example be carried along by the friction of one or more conveyor belts.

The wall of this horizontal conveyor opposite the flap 5 is denoted by 25. The flap 5 itself forms part of the other conveying wall in the actuating position (not shown).

In Fig. 1, the support rake 1 a is shown on the rear run of the chain Io, which is just the switch actuated. This serves to reset the flap magnet 6.

In Fig. 2, among other things, the input flap.2 with a something another embodiment shown in dashed lines. The hinge 26 of the flap is a little lower in this case, and the inserted Förderstüdk 3 is in the lower

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The flap surrounds the area on both edges as shown. The flap is connected to the hinge 26 via an extension 27 on the base part 28. On the opposite side there is still a shoulder 29 so that the corresponding edge of the conveyor piece 3 cannot slip against the chain Io when it is inserted. Of course, this bottom part 28 and the extension 29 are provided with slots for the support rake 1 to pass through. This embodiment is particularly advantageous because it protects the conveying piece 3. This is particularly desirable when it comes to containers of some kind that are used over and over and are therefore subject to a certain amount of wear and tear.

Fig. 3 shows above all the already mentioned slots 35, 31 and 32 in the support 18, not only for the passage of the support rake 1, but also the double chain, not shown Io, which runs over the two sprockets 2o and 23. The middle slot 31 is for the already mentioned Switch 16 is provided.

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FIG. 4 shows more details of the embodiment according to FIG. 1 with respect to the input flap 2, the hinge 21 is slightly higher than the lower edge of the conveyor piece In this case, in contrast to the preceding, the conveying piece 3 is placed directly on the support 18, which is provided with a particularly far upward extension 34 in the area of the chain Io, for However, the extension 34 must of course be provided with slots to pass through the chain. "

The mode of operation of the invention is explained below. The conveying piece 3 is inserted after opening the input flap 2 and the flap is closed. “Through the switch 16, a pulse is given to the drive motor of the transport chain Io, not shown. For example, a time relay, the pulse interrupted "In due course, therefore, runs the chain now to ₉ and the support rakes 1 or 1 a take conveyor 3 according to the above with" When arrived, the conveyor pieces in position 4 of FIG. 1 is _s is the switch

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a pulse on the magnet 6, which the deflection plate 5 in the position 5 a according to FIG. 2 or FIG. 1 brings. Otherwise the conveyor piece 4 remains in the parking position until the horizontal conveyor 11 is free.

As soon as the conveying piece has arrived in position 8, the switch l4 is actuated by the support rake 1 a on the rear run, the magnet 6 is de-energized and the spring 7 promotes the flap 5 in the position illustrated in solid lines according to FIG the conveying piece 8 slips onto the horizontal conveyor and is immediately challenged by the latter. Thus, any interruption of the horizontal conveyor by the input is not necessary. The advantage is, among other things. darln _? that there is an immediate transfer from one conveyor to the other.

As soon as the switch 13 has been started, a new conveying piece can be inserted, the one with a free route of the conveyor 11, which is ensured by the switch 17 is, in fluent sequence without an interruption on the Horizontal conveyor 11 can arrive "

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The advantage is that the flap 2 can be operated at a favorable working height, although the horizontal conveyor is arranged overhead. The front pieces are automatically dependent on the Line traffic entered into the route, whereby the operation remains permanently secured ·. It can at least two conveyor pieces, namely conveyor pieces 3 and 4 are pre-stored according to FIG. In adaptation to the conveyed pieces and with longer vertical conveyors, the Number of stored conveying pieces can also be larger.

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Claims (6)

w-kan PATENTANWALT DIPL.-ING. J. WENZEL 7 STUTTGART HAUPTMANNSREUTE 46 PATENT CLAIMS 1. Device for inputting conveyed goods in a horizontal conveyor line, characterized in that for input a vertical chain conveyor in an overhead conveyor line (lo) is provided, the support rake (1, la, Ib) of which is a deflector plate arranged obliquely in the conveying channel (5) reach through the slots in this plate, 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that that the deflector plate is designed as a movable deflector flap (5), the hinge (12) of which in a known manner is arranged parallel to the horizontal conveyor line (11). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that in the input point in the area of the flap (5) a switch (17) is arranged in the horizontal conveyor line (11) to switch off when the horizontal conveyor line is occupied the drive motor of the vertical conveyor (lo) to switch off « 309843/0264 PATENT Attorney DIPL.-ING. J. WENZEL 7 STUTTGART HAUPTMANNSREUTE 46 4. Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the flap (5) as part of the front channel of the Horizontal conveyor is formed and by a switch (13) just before the conveyor piece (8) the Has reached the flap, is brought into the discharge position. 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the flap magnet (6) by a switch (14) is reset, which can be actuated by a support rake (1 a) on the rear run. 6. The device nahh claim 1 or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the input point an input flap (2) and a support provided with slots (3o, 31, 32) (18) is arranged for the conveyor piece (3) through which the support rake (1) extends. 7 «A device according to claim '6 wherein _{p s.} That arranged a switch (16) on the support X18) 30S343 / 0284-3- PATENT Attorney DIPL-ING. J. WENZEL 7 STUTTGART HAUPTMANNSREUTE - 1- is through which the drive of the vertical conveyor (lo) can be switched on when the conveyor piece (3) is inserted is, 8, device according to claim 7 or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a switch (15) is arranged on the input flap (2), through which the circuit for the drive is interrupted as long as the input flap (2) is open. 309843/0264