JPH11255333A - Work supplying device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To shorten the work supplying time by simplifying the mechanism. SOLUTION: A work supplying device is configured so that works 1 supplied from a parts feeder 13 are accommodated in an opening 16 provided in a work separating block 6. Each work is transported to a work exhaust port 12 through the inside of a tube 10 furnished right over a work supply port 11 provided in a seal plate 9 by a means to slide to right under the work supply port 11 and with the pressure of air from an air blowing part 7 installed right under the opening 16.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying a work, and more particularly to a work supply apparatus for changing the posture of a work and conveying the work.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional work supply apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 3 shows a work 1 shown in a perspective view in FIG.
It is explanatory drawing of the work supply mechanism of the work supply apparatus for supplying to the next process.

As shown in FIG. 3A, a work 1 supplied from a parts feeder 13 is gripped by a chuck 4 fixed to a distal end of an arm 3. Next, as shown in FIG. 3B, the next work 1b is separated by inserting the stopper 5. The work 1 gripped by the chuck 4 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (c), the arm 2 is turned by 180 degrees by the actuator 2 so that the movement and the posture are adjusted to 18 degrees.
It turns to 0 degrees. In this way, the work 1 completes the posture change and is transported to the next process.

However, in order to prevent the attachment of the chuck 4 and the interference of the units attached to the periphery, the shape of the arm 3 must be elongated. Therefore, the moment of inertia increases, and it is necessary to increase the power of the actuator 2 for driving the arm 3. Therefore, there is a problem that the shape of the work supply device becomes large.

Further, the operation of the arm 3 becomes large, and it is necessary to limit the turning time, which affects the tact time. Further, there is a problem that the number of components of the gripping mechanism including the chuck 4 is large, and the mechanism becomes complicated.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a work supply apparatus which solves the above-mentioned problems, simplifies the mechanism, and shortens the work supply time. And

[0008]

According to the present invention, a commercially available tube according to the shape of a work is selected, the length is arbitrarily cut, the work is mounted on the work, and the work is extruded by compressed air. This is a work supply device provided with a mechanism capable of transporting the inside of a tube, changing the posture to an arbitrary angle, and supplying the product.

That is, according to the present invention, in a work supply apparatus for changing the posture of a work and transporting the work, the work separation block having an opening hole for accommodating a work supplied from a parts feeder, and sliding the work separation block. By this means, a means for separating continuously supplied workpieces and moving the workpieces directly below a workpiece supply port provided in a sealing plate, and a workpiece supply apparatus provided with a compressed air blowing section directly below the opening hole. is there.

[0010] The present invention is also a work supply apparatus in which a tube is fitted directly above the work supply port and the work is conveyed in the tube to convert the work into an arbitrary posture.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a work supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a work supply mechanism of the work supply device.

In FIG. 1A, a parts feeder 13 is provided.
Thus, the works 1 (see FIG. 4) arranged in a line are supplied to the work supply mechanism 20 of the work supply device.

At this time, the posture of the work 1 is supplied such that the larger the diameter of the work, the higher the work. Further, the workpiece 1 supplied in this posture moves onto the opening 16 of the workpiece separating block 6 as shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1C, the slide actuator 8 is driven, the work separation block 6 on which the work is mounted moves forward, and the work 1 is mounted on the sealing plate 9. It is set at a position directly below the supply port 11. At this time, the sealing plate 9 for preventing air leakage overlaps the opening surface 14 of the work separation block 6.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1D and FIG.
Compressed air is applied from an air blowing unit 7 fixed to the work separating block 6 and disposed immediately below the opening 16 on which the work is placed. The workpiece is conveyed, the work attitude conversion is completed by 180 degrees, and the work is supplied to the next process from the work outlet 12.

[0017]

As described above, according to the present invention, a tube is used for the posture change and transfer and the pressure of air is used as a power source, thereby eliminating the need for a work holding mechanism. Can be simplified, and at the same time, the operation of the actuator is not restricted by a large moment of inertia, so that it is possible to provide a work supply device having a work supply mechanism capable of shortening the work supply time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a work supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a work supply mechanism of the work supply device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional work supply device.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a work.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1, 1b Work 2 Actuator 3 Arm 4 Chuck 5 Stopper 6 Work separation block 7 Air blowing section 8 Slide actuator 9 Sealing plate 10 Tube 11 Work supply port 12 Work discharge port 13 Parts feeder 14 Opening surface 15 Arrow 16 Open hole 20 Work supply mechanism

Claims (2)

[Claims] In a work supply apparatus for changing the posture of a work and conveying the work, a work separation block having an opening hole for accommodating a work supplied from a parts feeder, and the work separation block are slid to form a continuous work separation block. A work supply device for separating the work to be supplied as a workpiece and moving the work to a position directly below a work supply port provided in a sealing plate, and a compressed air blowing unit provided immediately below the opening hole. . 2. The work according to claim 1, wherein the work is converted into an arbitrary posture by fitting a tube directly above the work supply port and transporting the work in the tube. Work supply device.