CN214298143U

CN214298143U - Automatic feeding machine

Info

Publication number: CN214298143U
Application number: CN202021982292.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 潘新兴; 余雷; 汤永生
Original assignee: Dongguan Linghui Precision Manufacture Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Dongguan Linghui Precision Manufacture Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-09-11
Filing date: 2020-09-11
Publication date: 2021-09-28
Anticipated expiration: 2030-09-11

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic feeding machine, which comprises a frame, a material tray holding mechanism, an empty tray holding mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a carrying mechanism; the material tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on the rack and accommodates a plurality of layers of material trays filled with materials; the empty tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on one side of the tray accommodating mechanism; the feeding mechanism is arranged on the frame; the carrying mechanism comprises a translation assembly, a lifting assembly, a clamping cylinder and a clamping jaw; the two ends of the clamping cylinder are connected with clamping jaws; the lifting assembly is connected with the clamping cylinder and drives the clamping jaw to lift; the translation subassembly is connected with lifting unit, orders about clamping jaw reciprocating motion. Through feed mechanism automatic cycle material loading, can improve material loading efficiency. After the material on the charging tray is finished and fed, the clamping jaws at two ends are driven to be close to and clamp the charging tray through the clamping cylinder, the clamping mode is more stable, the charging tray is conveyed to the empty tray accommodating mechanism through the lifting assembly and the translation assembly, and then the feeding mechanism continues to feed the material in the charging tray accommodating mechanism, so that the whole feeding process is smoother and more efficient.

Description

Automatic feeding machine

Technical Field

The utility model relates to a charging equipment field, concretely relates to automatic feeding machine.

Background

At present, most enterprises adopt a manual feeding mode in the processing and production process, and due to the fact that the volume of partial materials is small, workers are difficult to accurately and quickly feed materials. After the feeding is finished, the empty material tray needs to be circulated manually. The production mode has the defects of long time consumption, low efficiency and high labor cost, and the materials and the material discs are easily polluted by both hands, so the improvement is needed urgently.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide an automatic feeding machine to overcome among the prior art defect with low efficiency, with high costs.

The technical scheme adopted by the utility model for solving the technical problems is to provide an automatic feeding machine, which comprises a frame, a tray holding mechanism, an empty tray holding mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a carrying mechanism; the material tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on the rack and accommodates a plurality of layers of material trays filled with materials; the empty tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on one side of the tray accommodating mechanism and is used for accommodating empty trays; the feeding mechanism is arranged on the frame and used for taking away materials on the material tray; the carrying mechanism comprises a translation assembly, a lifting assembly, a clamping cylinder and a clamping jaw; piston rods at two ends of the clamping cylinder are connected with clamping jaws, and the clamping jaws at the two ends are driven to be close to or far away from each other; the lifting assembly is in transmission connection with the clamping cylinder so as to drive the clamping jaw to lift; the translation assembly is arranged on the rack and is in transmission connection with the lifting assembly, and the clamping jaws are driven to reciprocate between the material tray accommodating mechanism and the empty tray accommodating mechanism.

The utility model provides a pair of automatic feeding machine replaces artifical material loading through feed mechanism automatic cycle material loading, can not only improve material loading efficiency, can also avoid polluting the material. After the material on whole charging tray accomplished the material loading, order about the clamping jaw at both ends through the centre gripping cylinder and be close to in step, press from both sides the charging tray at the charging tray and press from both sides tightly, this kind of clamping mode is more steady, avoids the charging tray to drop, overturn, and rethread lifting unit and translation subassembly convey the charging tray in the clamping jaw to empty set holding mechanism in, and feed mechanism continues to get the material in charging tray holding mechanism afterwards for whole material loading process is more efficient, more smooth and easy.

In some embodiments, the tray accommodating mechanism comprises a first limiting block, a first linear motor module and a first tray; the first limiting blocks enclose a first accommodating groove for accommodating a material tray; the first tray is positioned in the first accommodating groove; the first linear motor module is vertically installed on the rack and is in transmission connection with the first tray, and the first tray is driven to ascend step by step at equal intervals.

In some embodiments, two first limiting blocks in an L shape are arranged in the tray accommodating mechanism; the two first limiting blocks are arranged oppositely and enclose a first accommodating groove in a cuboid shape.

In some embodiments, the tray housing mechanism further comprises a first wire track and a first connecting plate; the first linear rail is parallel to the first linear motor module; the first connecting plate is connected with the first line rail and the first linear motor module; the first tray is vertically and fixedly connected with the first connecting plate.

In some embodiments, the empty tray accommodating mechanism includes a second stopper, a second linear motor module, and a second tray; a plurality of second limiting blocks surround a second accommodating groove for accommodating a material tray; the second tray is positioned in the second accommodating groove; the second linear motor module is vertically installed on the rack and is in transmission connection with the second tray, and the second tray is driven to ascend and descend vertically.

In some embodiments, the feed mechanism includes a robot mounted on the frame, and a plurality of suction nozzles coupled to an output of the robot.

In some embodiments, the feed mechanism further comprises a fixing plate, a guide sleeve, a guide shaft, a nozzle mounting plate, and a spring; the fixed plate is fixedly connected with the output end of the manipulator; the guide sleeve is embedded in the fixing plate; one end of the guide shaft is fixedly connected with the suction nozzle mounting plate, and the other end of the guide shaft is movably inserted into the guide sleeve; the spring is sleeved on the guide shaft, one end of the spring abuts against the fixed plate, and the other end of the spring abuts against the suction nozzle mounting plate; the plurality of suction nozzles are arranged on the suction nozzle mounting plate.

In some embodiments, the bottom of the tray is provided with a groove; the clamping jaw comprises a clamping arm and a protrusion which can be inserted into the groove; one end of the clamping arm is connected with a piston rod of the clamping cylinder, and the other end of the clamping arm is connected with the protrusion.

In some embodiments, two clamping jaws are arranged at each end of the clamping cylinder; the carrying mechanism further comprises a clamping jaw mounting plate connected with a piston rod of the clamping cylinder; the clamping jaw is installed at the both ends of clamping jaw mounting panel.

In some embodiments, the lifting assembly is a ramp cylinder; the translation assembly is a third linear motor module; the cylinder body of the sliding table cylinder is connected with the third linear motor module through the movable bottom plate.

Drawings

The invention will be further explained with reference to the drawings and examples, wherein:

fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an automatic feeding machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a tray accommodating mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the suction nozzle of FIG. 3;

fig. 5 is a schematic perspective view of a conveying mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The reference numerals are explained below:

1-a frame; 2-a tray holding mechanism; 21-a first stopper; 22-a first linear motor module; 23-a first tray; 24-a first base plate; 25-a first linear rail; 26-a first head block; 27-a first connection plate; 28-first angle iron; 29-a first adjustment plate; 210-a second regulation plate; 3-an empty tray accommodating mechanism; 4-a feeding mechanism; 41-a manipulator; 42-a suction nozzle; 43-a fixed plate; 44-a guide sleeve; 45-a guide shaft; 46-a nozzle mounting plate; 47-a spring; 5-a carrying mechanism; 51-a translation assembly; 52-a lifting assembly; 53-a clamping cylinder; 54-a jaw; 541-a clamp arm; 542-projection; 55-vertical plate; 56-module base plate; 57-drag chain; 58-third wire track; 59-moving the bottom plate; 510-rib plate; 511-a stopper; 512-clamping jaw mounting plate; 513 — extension plate.

Detailed Description

Exemplary embodiments that embody features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description. It is to be understood that the invention is capable of other and different embodiments and its several details are capable of modification without departing from the scope of the invention, and that the description and drawings are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not as restrictive.

Referring to fig. 1 to 5, the automatic feeding machine provided in this embodiment includes a rack 1, and further includes a tray accommodating mechanism 2, an empty tray accommodating mechanism 3, a feeding mechanism 4, and a carrying mechanism 5. As shown in fig. 1, the tray accommodating mechanism 2 is disposed on the frame 1 and accommodates a plurality of layers of trays containing materials. The empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 is disposed on the right side (in the direction shown in the figure) of the tray accommodating mechanism 2 and is used for accommodating empty trays. The feeding mechanism 4 is arranged on the frame 1 and used for taking away materials on the material tray. The carrying mechanism 5 comprises a translation assembly 51, a lifting assembly 52, a clamping cylinder 53 and a clamping jaw 54. The piston rods at the two ends of the clamping cylinder 53 are connected with the clamping jaws 54, and the clamping jaws 54 at the two ends are driven to approach or separate from each other, so that the material tray is clamped and loosened. The lifting assembly 52 is drivingly connected to the clamping cylinder 53 to drive the clamping jaw 54 up and down. The translation assembly 51 is arranged on the rack 1 and is in transmission connection with the lifting assembly 52, so as to drive the clamping jaws 54 to reciprocate between the tray accommodating mechanism 2 and the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3, and thus, empty trays in the tray accommodating mechanism 2 are conveyed into the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3.

The equipment has high automation degree, compact structure and small occupied area. Replace artifical material loading through 4 automatic cycle material loading of feed mechanism, can not only improve material loading efficiency, can also avoid polluting the material. After the material on the whole charging tray is fed, the clamping jaws 54 at the two ends are driven to be close to each other synchronously through the clamping cylinder 53, the charging tray is clamped on the two sides of the charging tray, the clamping mode is more stable, the charging tray is prevented from falling off and turning over, the charging tray in the clamping jaws 54 is conveyed to the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 through the lifting assembly 52 and the translation assembly 51, and then the feeding mechanism 4 continues to take the material in the charging tray accommodating mechanism 2, so that the whole feeding process is more efficient and smoother.

In particular, with continued reference to fig. 1, the upper portion of the frame 1 of the present embodiment is stepped. Because the total height of the material tray after stacking is higher, the material tray accommodating mechanism 2 and the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 are arranged on a lower first workbench, the feeding mechanism 4 and the carrying mechanism 5 are arranged on a higher second workbench, and no additional padding part is needed. The lower part of the frame 1 is an electric control cabinet, and an electric control module is arranged in the electric control cabinet and used for providing electric power and circuit control.

Referring to fig. 2, the tray accommodating mechanism 2 includes a plurality of first stoppers 21, a first linear motor module 22 (also called a linear sliding table, a linear motor, or a linear sliding table), and a first tray 23. Wherein, a plurality of first stopper 21 enclose into the first holding tank that is used for holding the charging tray. As shown in fig. 2, two first limiting blocks 21 in an L shape are disposed in the tray accommodating mechanism 2 of this embodiment. The two first limiting blocks 21 are arranged oppositely in a diagonal manner, and enclose a cuboid-shaped first accommodating groove with hollow peripheries, so that collision with the clamping jaw 54 is avoided, and weight is reduced. The first tray 23 is located in the first accommodating groove, and a plurality of layers of material trays containing materials are stacked on the first tray 23. The first linear motor module 22 is vertically installed on the rack 1 and is in transmission connection with the first tray 23, and drives the first tray 23 to ascend step by step at equal intervals.

With continued reference to fig. 2, the tray housing mechanism 2 further includes a first bottom plate 24, a first linear rail 25, a first spacer 26, a first connecting plate 27, and a first angle 28. The first linear motor module 22 is connected to the frame 1 through a first base plate 24. Two first wire rails 25 are mounted on the first base plate 24 by first spacers 26 and are parallel to the first linear motor module 22. The slider of the first wire rail 25 and the slider of the first linear motor module 22 are connected to the first connection plate 27, so that the up-and-down sliding is more stable. The first tray 23 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 27 vertically and is reinforced by two first angle irons 28 below.

Still referring to fig. 2, a limit adjusting block is disposed at the bottom of each first limiting block 21. The limit adjusting block comprises a first adjusting plate 29 positioned below and a second adjusting plate 210 positioned on the first adjusting plate 29, and the bottom of the first limiting block 21 is fixedly connected with the second adjusting plate 210. The first adjusting plate 29 is provided with a first elongated adjusting hole, and the second adjusting plate 210 is provided with a second elongated adjusting hole, wherein the first adjusting hole is perpendicular to the second adjusting hole. Because the used charging tray of different materials is different, for compatible not unidimensional charging tray, through unscrewing behind the screw in first regulation hole and the second regulation hole, the position of first regulating plate 29 of translation and second regulating plate 210 respectively, lock the size that can realize changing first holding tank with the screw again, very simple and easy, convenient.

Referring again to fig. 1, the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 in the present embodiment is substantially the same in structure as the tray accommodating mechanism 2. The empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 comprises a plurality of second limiting blocks, a second linear motor module and a second tray. Wherein, two L-shaped second limiting blocks are arranged in the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3. The two second limiting blocks are vertically arranged in a diagonal manner to form a cuboid-shaped second accommodating groove which is hollow around, so that interference with the clamping jaw 54 is avoided, and the weight is reduced. Similarly, the bottom of the second limiting block is also provided with a limiting adjusting block. The second tray is positioned in the second accommodating groove, and the second tray can bear multiple layers of empty trays. The second linear motor module is vertically installed on the rack 1 and is in transmission connection with the second tray to drive the second tray to ascend and descend.

Still referring to fig. 1, the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3 further includes a second bottom plate, a second linear rail, a second cushion block, a second connecting plate, and a second angle iron. Wherein, the second linear motor module passes through the second bottom plate and is connected with frame 1. And the two second line rails are arranged on the second bottom plate through the second cushion blocks and are parallel to the second linear motor module. The sliding block of the second linear rail is connected with the sliding block of the second linear motor module through a second connecting plate. The second tray is vertically and fixedly connected with the second connecting plate and is reinforced by two second angle irons below the second tray.

Referring to fig. 3, the loading mechanism 4 includes a robot 41 mounted on the frame 1, and a plurality of suction nozzles 42 connected to an output end of the robot 41. The suction nozzle 42 is connected with negative air pressure, the suction nozzle 42 is automatically driven by the manipulator 41 to adsorb materials, and the efficiency is higher.

Specifically, referring to fig. 4, the feed mechanism 4 further includes a fixing plate 43, a guide sleeve 44, a guide shaft 45, a nozzle mounting plate 46, and a spring 47. The right side (direction shown in the figure) of the fixed plate 43 is fixed to the output end of the robot 41. The plurality of guide bushes 44 are divided into two rows and embedded in the fixing plate 43. The lower end of the guide shaft 45 is fixedly connected with the suction nozzle mounting plate 46, and the upper end is movably inserted into the guide sleeve 44 and limited by a clamp spring. The spring 47 is fitted over the guide shaft 45, and has one end abutting against the fixed plate 43 and the other end abutting against the suction nozzle mounting plate 46. A plurality of suction nozzles 42 in communication with an external air supply are secured beneath the nozzle mounting plate 46. By arranging the spring 47 between the fixing plate 43 and the suction nozzle mounting plate 46, when the suction nozzle 42 abuts against the material, the spring 47 is compressed, and the guide shaft 45 extends upwards and outwards from the guide sleeve 44, so that the suction nozzle 42 is in flexible contact with the material, and the material is prevented from being damaged.

Referring to fig. 5, the carrying mechanism 5 includes a translation assembly 51, a lifting assembly 52, a clamping cylinder 53 and a clamping jaw 54. Preferably, the translation assembly 51 of the present embodiment is a third linear motor module, and the lifting assembly 52 is a sliding table cylinder. In other embodiments, the lifting assembly 52 may also be a linear motor module. Two spaced vertical plates 55 and a module bottom plate 56 positioned on the vertical plates 55 are arranged below the third linear motor module. The wiring of the third linear motor module is received into the drag chain 57. Similarly, to improve the stability of the movement, a third linear motor module is provided with a third linear rail 58 in parallel on one side. The slider of third linear electric motor module, the slider of slip table cylinder and the cylinder body of slip table cylinder are connected through removing bottom plate 59, still consolidate through a gusset 510. The upper end of the cylinder body of the sliding table cylinder is provided with a stop block 511, and the lower end of the piston rod of the sliding table cylinder is connected with the cylinder body of the clamping cylinder 53.

In this embodiment, the surface of charging tray has a plurality of cell bodies, and the bottom is equipped with the recess. With continued reference to fig. 5, jaw 54 includes gripping arms 541 and projections 542 that can be inserted into the grooves. The upper end of the clamp arm 541 is connected to the piston rod of the clamp cylinder 53, and the lower end is connected to the projection 542. Preferably, the jaws 54 of the present embodiment are produced in an integrally formed manner. Still referring to fig. 5, the clamping cylinder 53 of the present embodiment is provided with two clamping jaws 54 at each end. The handling mechanism further includes a jaw mounting plate 512 and an extension plate 513. The extension plate 513 is connected at its upper end to the piston rod of the clamp cylinder 53 and at its lower end to the jaw mounting plate 512. Notches are formed in the two ends of the clamping jaw mounting plate 512, and the clamping jaws 54 are mounted in the notches formed in the two ends of the clamping jaw mounting plate 512.

Because the surface of the charging tray is provided with a plurality of larger grooves, the charging tray is inconvenient to adopt an adsorption mode. If the conveyer belt is adopted for conveying, the material tray is easy to rotate and generate deviation. This design can restrict the charging tray through four centre gripping arms 541 and rotate, and the bottom of rethread protrusion 542 inserting the charging tray can further prevent that the charging tray from droing from the clamping jaw 54.

In summary of the above description of the structure of the automatic feeding machine, the following detailed description of an operation mode of the automatic feeding machine is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings:

a plurality of trays containing materials are placed in the tray accommodating mechanism 2, and the manipulator 41 of the feeding mechanism 4 carries out circular feeding to place the materials to a preset position. When the material in the top tray is taken out, the third linear motor module drives the clamping jaw 54 to move to the upper part of the tray accommodating mechanism 2, the sliding table cylinder drives the clamping jaw 54 to descend, and the clamping cylinder 53 drives the clamping jaw 54 to catch the empty tray. Then the sliding cylinder drives the clamping jaw 54 and the material tray to ascend together, the third linear motor drives the clamping jaw 54 and the material tray to move together to the upper part of the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3, the sliding cylinder drives the clamping jaw 54 to descend again, the clamping cylinder 53 drives the clamping jaw 54 to loosen, and the empty material tray is placed in the empty tray accommodating mechanism 3.

The first linear motor module 22 drives the first tray 23 to rise by a preset height, so that the tray located at the top at present rises to the same height as the previous tray (i.e. the material taking height set by the suction cup), and the manipulator 41 continues to perform the feeding action, and the process is repeated.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the exemplary embodiments described above, it is understood that the terms used are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. As the present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof, it should also be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the meets and bounds of the claims, or equivalences of such meets and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims.

Claims

1. The utility model provides an automatic feeding machine, includes the frame, its characterized in that still includes:

the material tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on the rack and accommodates a plurality of layers of material trays filled with materials;

the empty tray accommodating mechanism is arranged on one side of the material tray accommodating mechanism and is used for accommodating empty material trays;

the feeding mechanism is arranged on the rack and used for taking the materials on the material tray away;

the carrying mechanism comprises a translation assembly, a lifting assembly, a clamping cylinder and a clamping jaw; piston rods at two ends of the clamping cylinder are connected with clamping jaws, and the clamping jaws at the two ends are driven to be close to or far away from each other; the lifting assembly is in transmission connection with the clamping cylinder so as to drive the clamping jaw to lift; the translation assembly is arranged on the rack and is in transmission connection with the lifting assembly, and the clamping jaws are driven to reciprocate between the material tray accommodating mechanism and the empty tray accommodating mechanism.

2. The automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, wherein the tray accommodating mechanism comprises a first limiting block, a first linear motor module and a first tray; the first limiting blocks enclose a first accommodating groove for accommodating a material tray; the first tray is positioned in the first accommodating groove; the first linear motor module is vertically installed on the rack and is in transmission connection with the first tray, and the first tray is driven to ascend step by step at equal intervals.

3. The automatic feeding machine according to claim 2, wherein two first limiting blocks in an L shape are arranged in the tray accommodating mechanism; the two first limiting blocks are arranged oppositely and enclose a first accommodating groove in a cuboid shape.

4. The automatic feeder according to claim 2, wherein the tray housing mechanism further comprises a first linear rail and a first connecting plate; the first linear rail is parallel to the first linear motor module; the first connecting plate is connected with the first line rail and the first linear motor module; the first tray is vertically and fixedly connected with the first connecting plate.

5. The automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, wherein the empty tray accommodating mechanism comprises a second limiting block, a second linear motor module and a second tray; a plurality of second limiting blocks surround a second accommodating groove for accommodating a material tray; the second tray is positioned in the second accommodating groove; the second linear motor module is vertically installed on the rack and is in transmission connection with the second tray, and the second tray is driven to ascend and descend vertically.

6. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, wherein the feeding mechanism includes a robot mounted on the frame, and a plurality of suction nozzles connected to an output end of the robot.

7. The automatic feeder according to claim 6, wherein the feeding mechanism further comprises a fixing plate, a guide sleeve, a guide shaft, a suction nozzle mounting plate, and a spring; the fixed plate is fixedly connected with the output end of the manipulator; the guide sleeve is embedded in the fixing plate; one end of the guide shaft is fixedly connected with the suction nozzle mounting plate, and the other end of the guide shaft is movably inserted into the guide sleeve; the spring is sleeved on the guide shaft, one end of the spring abuts against the fixed plate, and the other end of the spring abuts against the suction nozzle mounting plate; the plurality of suction nozzles are arranged on the suction nozzle mounting plate.

8. The automatic feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the bottom of the tray is provided with a groove; the clamping jaw comprises a clamping arm and a protrusion which can be inserted into the groove; one end of the clamping arm is connected with a piston rod of the clamping cylinder, and the other end of the clamping arm is connected with the protrusion.

9. The automatic feeding machine according to claim 8, wherein two clamping jaws are respectively arranged at two ends of the clamping cylinder; the carrying mechanism further comprises a clamping jaw mounting plate connected with a piston rod of the clamping cylinder; the clamping jaw is installed at the both ends of clamping jaw mounting panel.

10. The automatic feeder of claim 9, wherein the lifting assembly is a skid cylinder; the translation assembly is a third linear motor module; the cylinder body of the sliding table cylinder is connected with the third linear motor module through the movable bottom plate.