Intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment

Through the multi-dimensional motion combination and automated control of intelligent flexible production line automatic loading equipment, the problem of insufficient flexibility and stability of traditional loading equipment is solved, and efficient and accurate workpiece handling and production line automation are achieved.

CN119100127AInactive Publication Date: 2024-12-10DONGGUAN LANGSHUO AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411512111.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Traditional feeding equipment has insufficient flexibility and stability, making it difficult to adapt to diversified production tasks, resulting in limited adaptability and efficiency of the production line.

Method used

An intelligent flexible production line automatic loading equipment is designed, using a multi-dimensional combination of sliding seats, rotating seats, lifting seats and handling devices. The horizontal sliding, rotation and lifting movement is achieved through precision drive devices to ensure the precise placement of the product. Combining visual detection devices and control systems, an automated and flexible loading process is realized.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling, reduces manpower investment and human error rate, reduces the overall width and floor area of ​​the production line, and enhances the automation level of the production line.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation, in particular to intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment which comprises a base, a sliding seat, a first sliding driving device, a rotating seat, a rotating driving device, a supporting seat, a lifting seat, a lifting driving device, a carrying device and a second sliding driving device. The sliding seat is in sliding fit with the base. The first sliding driving device is used for driving the sliding seat to move in the horizontal direction. The rotating seat is rotationally connected with the sliding seat; the rotating driving device is used for driving the rotating seat to rotate; the supporting seat is arranged on the rotating seat, the lifting seat is in sliding fit with the supporting seat, and the lifting driving device is used for driving the lifting seat to lift; the carrying device is in sliding fit with the lifting base, the second sliding driving device is used for driving the carrying device to slide in the horizontal direction, and the carrying device is used for bearing products. The flexibility and the production efficiency of the production line are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of intelligent manufacturing and industrial automation technology, and in particular to an intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Flexible intelligent production lines play an important role in modern manufacturing and can significantly improve production efficiency and product quality. With the continuous advancement of industrial automation technology, flexible intelligent production lines have become a key means to improve the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. Flexible production line design can adapt to a variety of production tasks to meet the needs of different customers. In addition, by integrating automation technology, manual operations can be significantly reduced, production costs can be reduced, and production efficiency can be improved. Flexible intelligent production lines have a wide range of applications, covering multiple fields such as automobile manufacturing and electronic equipment assembly, which is of great significance to enhancing the market competitiveness of enterprises.

[0003] Traditional feeding methods usually rely on manual or simple mechanical equipment, resulting in low efficiency and prone to errors. To solve this problem, existing automated loading and unloading equipment can improve loading efficiency to a certain extent, but these devices can usually only load materials for a single processing equipment, with limited adjustment capabilities and flexibility. In addition, during long-term operation, the stability and accuracy of such equipment may be affected by a variety of factors, resulting in frequent errors and failures during the loading process.

[0004] Traditional loading methods usually rely on a single conveying method, such as a conveyor belt or a robotic arm. This single conveying method has limitations when dealing with diverse production tasks. Especially when the production line needs to handle a variety of different types of workpieces, traditional loading devices are difficult to achieve flexible and efficient workpiece switching and storage, which in turn affects the operating efficiency of the entire production line. Existing loading equipment cannot adapt well to the flexibility requirements of diverse production tasks, resulting in limited adaptability and production efficiency of the production line. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides an intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment that is efficient, flexible and structurally stable.

[0006] The present application provides an intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment adopts the following technical solution: An intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding device, comprising: The base, serving as the supporting foundation for the entire device; A sliding seat, wherein the sliding seat is slidably matched with the base; A first sliding drive device, wherein the first sliding drive device is used to drive the sliding seat to move in a horizontal direction; A rotating seat, the rotating seat is rotatably connected to the sliding seat; A rotation driving device, the rotation driving device is used to drive the rotating seat to rotate; A lifting seat, wherein the lifting seat is slidably matched with the rotating seat; A lifting drive device, the lifting drive device is used to drive the lifting seat to perform lifting movement; A handling device, wherein the handling device is slidably matched with the lifting seat; A second sliding drive device is used to drive the transport device to slide in a horizontal direction, and the transport device is used to carry and accurately transport the product to a designated processing or handling position.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the base serves as the core supporting structure, stably carrying the entire system. The sliding seat is designed to achieve seamless sliding cooperation with the base to ensure precise movement in the horizontal direction; the first sliding drive mechanism is specifically responsible for driving the sliding seat to move in the horizontal plane according to the preset path or instructions; the rotating seat and the sliding seat are connected with a precise rotation connection to ensure the stability and accuracy of the rotational movement. The rotating drive device is responsible for driving the rotating seat to rotate around its axis to a specified angle to achieve flexible adjustment of the spatial orientation; the lifting seat and the rotating seat also adopt a sliding cooperation method. Through the action of the lifting drive mechanism, the lifting movement can be achieved in the vertical direction, thereby adapting to the processing requirements of different heights or levels; the handling device and the lifting seat slide cooperation. This design enables the handling device to further achieve fine-tuning or long-distance sliding in the horizontal direction on the basis of the lifting seat. In particular, the second sliding drive is specifically used to drive the handling device to slide in the horizontal direction to ensure that the product can be accurately aligned and placed in the target position; during the entire handling process, the movement of the handling device and the rotating seat is cleverly designed to be performed alternately: first, the second sliding drive drives the handling device to slide in the horizontal direction to the initial point close to the target position; then, the rotating drive intervenes to drive the rotating seat and the lifting seat attached to it and the handling device to rotate to the appropriate angle as a whole; then, the second sliding drive is started again to fine-tune the handling device to the final target position. This process is repeated and performed alternately until the product is accurately placed; this system greatly improves the automation level of the production line through a flexible combination of horizontal sliding, rotation and lifting in multiple dimensions, which not only significantly reduces the space demand during the feeding process, reduces the overall width and floor space of the flexible intelligent production line, but also greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling. At the same time, this automated process effectively reduces manpower input and reduces the human error rate.

[0008] Optionally, the first sliding drive device includes a power gear, a rack and a first driving mechanism, the first driving mechanism is installed on the sliding seat, the first driving mechanism is used to drive the power gear to rotate, the rack is installed on the base, and the power gear and the rack are meshed with each other; the first sliding drive device composed of a power gear, a rack and a first driving mechanism has the advantages of strong bearing capacity, high transmission accuracy, high transmission efficiency, good stability, suitable for long-distance transmission, simple structure, convenient maintenance and easy control.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, since the first driving mechanism is installed on the sliding seat, the rack is installed on the base, and the gear and the rack are meshed with each other, when the power gear of the first driving mechanism rotates, the sliding seat is driven to move in the horizontal direction, thereby facilitating the automatic adjustment of the position of the sliding seat in the horizontal direction. The structure is simple, the transmission efficiency is high, the maintenance cost is low, and the stable operation of the feeding equipment is ensured.

[0010] Optionally, the rotary drive device includes a driving gear, a driven gear and a second driving mechanism, the second driving mechanism is arranged on the sliding seat, the second driving mechanism is used to drive the driving gear to rotate, the driven gear is arranged on the rotating seat and fixedly connected to the rotating seat, and the driving gear and the driven gear are meshed with each other; the rotary drive device composed of the driving gear, the driven gear and the second driving mechanism has high and stable transmission efficiency, accurate transmission ratio, compact structure, strong load-bearing capacity, wide range of application, and easy control and maintenance.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the second driving mechanism drives the driving gear to rotate, and the driving gear drives the driven gear to rotate when rotating, and the driven gear drives the rotating seat to rotate, thereby achieving precise rotation control of the rotating seat, providing the equipment with more diversified movement modes and increasing the flexibility of loading.

[0012] Optionally, a mounting hole for the driving gear to pass through is formed on the sliding seat, and a diameter of the mounting hole is larger than an outer diameter of the driving gear.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the mounting hole allows the driving gear to pass freely, thereby increasing the convenience for workers to install and remove the driving gear.

[0014] Optionally, the lifting drive device includes a first screw rod, a third driving mechanism and two first supports; the two first supports are both arranged on the rotating seat, and the two ends of the first screw rod are rotatably connected to the two first supports respectively; the first screw rod passes through the lifting seat, and the first screw rod is threadedly engaged with the lifting seat; the third driving mechanism is arranged on the rotating seat or the first support, and the third driving mechanism is used to drive the first screw rod to rotate.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the first screw rod is driven to rotate through the third driving mechanism, and the first screw rod drives the lifting seat to rise and fall when rotating, thereby realizing precise lifting control of the lifting seat, and being able to be flexibly adjusted according to the height requirements of different machines, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the equipment; it has the advantages of high lifting accuracy, strong carrying capacity, high transmission efficiency, good stability, simple maintenance, wide application range, easy control and high safety.

[0016] Optionally, the second sliding drive device includes: An active rod, the active rod being rotatably disposed on the lifting seat; A fourth driving mechanism, the fourth driving mechanism is used to drive the active rod to rotate; A driven rod, the driven rod is rotatably disposed on the lifting seat; A first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, wherein the first bevel gear is sleeved on the active rod, the second bevel gear is sleeved on the driven rod, and the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed with each other; A second screw rod, the end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the driven rod, the second screw rod passes through the handling device, and the second screw rod is threadedly matched with the handling device.

[0017] By adopting the above technical scheme, the fourth driving mechanism drives the active rod to rotate, the active rod drives the first bevel gear to rotate, the first bevel gear drives the second bevel gear to rotate, the second bevel gear drives the driven rod to rotate, the driven rod drives the lead screw to rotate, and the lead screw drives the conveying device to move in the horizontal direction when rotating, thereby realizing the precise sliding of the conveying device in the horizontal direction, providing the possibility for loading products at different positions, and further improving the flexibility of loading; the second sliding drive device composed of the active rod, the fourth driving mechanism, the driven rod, the first bevel gear, the second bevel gear and the second lead screw has significant advantages in transmission efficiency, compactness of structure, transmission accuracy, load-bearing capacity, control flexibility, stability, adjustability of transmission ratio and ease of maintenance.

[0018] Optionally, a plurality of second supports are provided on the sliding seat, and the plurality of second supports are arranged in a circumferential direction, and a pressing wheel is rotatably provided on each of the second supports, and one side of the pressing wheel abuts against the surface of the rotating seat.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution and arranging a plurality of second supports and pressing wheels, the stability of the rotating seat during the rotation process is increased, and shaking caused by excessive rotation speed or excessive load is prevented.

[0020] Optionally, the handling device includes a fixedly connected horizontal moving frame and a fork; the horizontal moving frame is slidably matched with the lifting seat, the second screw rod passes through the horizontal moving frame, the second screw rod is threadedly matched with the horizontal moving frame, and the fork is used to carry the product.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the convenience for workers to install and disassemble the handling device is increased.

[0022] Preferably, it also includes a visual inspection device, which includes at least a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device. The high-precision camera is used to capture and generate a clear image of the inspected workpiece, the light source system is used to reduce external light interference and highlight the workpiece features, the image processing and analysis software is used to extract key feature information of the workpiece and compare it with preset standard parameters, and the output and feedback device is used to present the inspection results and feed them back to the control system.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solutions, the visual inspection device can capture and generate clear images of the inspected workpiece, the light source system reduces external light interference and highlights the workpiece features, the image processing and analysis software extracts the key feature information of the workpiece and compares it with the preset standard parameters, and the output and feedback device presents the inspection results and feeds back to the control system, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of workpiece inspection.

[0024] Preferably, it also includes a control system, which includes at least a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators. The central processing unit is preset with position parameters and processing parameters of each machine. The control system monitors the equipment status in real time through sensors and outputs instructions to the actuators to achieve automatic control.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solutions, the control system can automatically adjust and control the motion trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat, rotating seat, lifting seat and handling device according to the preset production plan or real-time production needs, significantly improving production efficiency and automation level, and reducing operation difficulty and labor costs. The control system includes a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators, which can monitor the status and position of each device in real time, and output instructions to the actuator to achieve precise control and ensure the continuous and stable operation of the production line.

[0026] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The base serves as the core supporting structure, firmly supporting the entire system. The sliding seat is designed to achieve seamless sliding cooperation with the base to ensure precise movement in the horizontal direction. The first sliding drive mechanism is specifically responsible for driving the sliding seat to move in the horizontal plane according to the preset path or instructions; the rotating seat and the sliding seat are precisely connected to ensure the stability and accuracy of the rotational movement. The rotating drive device is responsible for driving the rotating seat to rotate around its axis to a specified angle to achieve flexible adjustment of the spatial orientation; the lifting seat and the rotating seat also adopt a sliding cooperation method. Through the action of the lifting drive mechanism, the lifting movement can be achieved in the vertical direction, thereby adapting to the processing requirements of different heights or levels; the handling device and the lifting seat slide in cooperation. This design enables the handling device to further achieve fine-tuning or long-distance sliding in the horizontal direction on the basis of the lifting seat. In particular, the second sliding drive device is specifically used to drive the transport device to slide in the horizontal direction to ensure that the product can be accurately aligned and placed in the target position; during the entire transport process, the movement of the transport device and the rotating seat is cleverly designed to be performed alternately: first, the second sliding drive device drives the transport device to slide in the horizontal direction to an initial point close to the target position; then, the rotating drive device intervenes to drive the rotating seat and the lifting seat and transport device attached thereto to rotate as a whole to an appropriate angle; then, the second sliding drive device is started again to fine-tune the transport device to the final target position. This process is repeated and performed alternately until the product is accurately placed; this system greatly improves the automation level of the production line through a flexible combination of horizontal sliding, rotation and lifting in multiple dimensions. It not only significantly reduces the space requirements during the feeding process, reduces the overall width and floor space of the flexible intelligent production line, but also greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling. At the same time, this automated process effectively reduces manpower input and reduces the rate of human error; 2. Since the first driving mechanism is installed on the sliding seat, the rack is installed on the base, and the gear and the rack are meshed with each other, when the power gear of the first driving mechanism rotates, the sliding seat is driven to move in the horizontal direction, so that the position of the sliding seat can be automatically adjusted in the horizontal direction. The structure is simple, the transmission efficiency is high, the maintenance cost is low, and the stable operation of the feeding equipment is ensured; 3. The driving gear is driven to rotate by the second driving mechanism. When the driving gear rotates, it drives the driven gear to rotate. The driven gear drives the rotating seat to rotate, thereby realizing precise rotation control of the rotating seat, providing the equipment with more diversified movement modes and increasing the flexibility of loading. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a base, a sliding seat, a first sliding drive device, a rotating seat, a lifting seat, a lifting drive device and a transport device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 2It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotation drive device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A.

[0030] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting hole in the embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment in the embodiment of the present application.

[0032] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting seat, the transport device and the second sliding drive device in the embodiment of the present application.

[0033] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide rod and the guide block in the embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Description of reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. First guide rail; 2. Sliding seat; 21. First slider; 22. Mounting hole; 23. Circular guide rail; 24. Second support; 25. Pressing wheel; 26. First protective cover; 27. Through hole; 3. First sliding drive device; 31. Power gear; 32. Rack; 33. First drive mechanism; 4. Rotating seat; 41. Rotating chassis; 42. Support seat; 43. Second slider; 44. Third guide rail; 45. Holding hole; 5. Rotating drive device; 51. Driving gear; 52. Driven gear; 53 , second driving mechanism; 6, lifting seat; 61, third slider; 62, fourth guide rail; 63, guide rod; 64, second protective cover; 7, lifting drive device; 71, first screw rod; 72, third driving mechanism; 73, first support; 8, handling device; 81, horizontal moving frame; 82, fork; 83, fourth slider; 84, guide block; 9, second sliding driving device; 91, active rod; 92, driven rod; 93, second screw rod; 94, fourth driving mechanism; 95, first bevel gear; 96, second bevel gear. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following is combined with Figure 1-7 This application is described in further detail.

[0036] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be the common meanings understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components.

[0037] For ease of understanding, in the horizontal direction of this embodiment, the length direction of the base 1 is defined as the first direction, and the width direction of the base 1 is defined as the second direction, and the intelligent flexible production line automatic loading equipment is explained on this basis.

[0038] This embodiment discloses an intelligent flexible production line automatic loading device, which can realize loading and unloading of multiple processing equipment (such as CNC lathes, engraving machines, milling machines, grinders, wire cutting machines, laser cutting machines, machining centers, etc.) at the same time. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment includes a base 1, a sliding seat 2, a first sliding drive device 3, a rotating seat 4, a rotating drive device 5, a lifting seat 6, a lifting drive device 7, a conveying device 8, a second sliding drive device 9 and a control system.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , wherein the base 1 extends along the first direction, serving as the supporting foundation of the entire device. The sliding seat 2 is slidably matched with the base 1, and the first sliding drive device 3 is used to drive the sliding seat 2 to move along the first direction. In this embodiment, the rotating seat 4 includes a rotating chassis 41 and a support seat 42, the rotating chassis 41 is rotatably connected to the sliding seat 2, and the rotating drive device 5 is used to drive the rotating chassis 41 to rotate. Fixed to the upper surface of the rotating chassis 41, the support seat 42 passes through the lifting seat 6, the lifting seat 6 and the support seat 42 are slidably matched, and the lifting drive device 7 is used to drive the lifting seat 6 to perform lifting and lowering movements. The transport device 8 is slidably matched with the lifting seat 6, and the second sliding drive device 9 is used to drive the transport device 8 to slide in the horizontal direction, and the transport device 8 is used to carry and accurately transport the product to the designated processing or processing position. The multi-dimensional flexible combination of the equipment improves the automation level of the production line, reduces the space demand during the feeding process, reduces the overall width and floor space of the flexible intelligent production line, and greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling. While reducing manpower input, it also reduces the human error rate.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In this embodiment, the first sliding driving device 3 includes a power gear 31, a rack 32 and a first driving mechanism 33. The first driving mechanism 33 is installed on the sliding seat 2, and the first driving mechanism 33 is used to drive the power gear 31 to rotate. The first driving mechanism 33 here can be a motor, the output shaft of the motor extends in the vertical direction, and the gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor. The rack 32 is installed on the base 1, and the rack 32 extends in the first direction. The power gear 31 and the rack 32 are meshed with each other. Since the first driving mechanism 33 is installed on the sliding seat 2, the rack 32 is installed on the base 1, and the gear and the rack 32 are meshed with each other, when the power gear 31 of the first driving mechanism 33 rotates, the sliding seat 2 is driven to move in the horizontal direction, so that it is convenient to automatically adjust the position of the sliding seat 2 in the horizontal direction. The structure is simple, the transmission efficiency is high, and the maintenance cost is low, which ensures the stable operation of the feeding equipment. The first sliding drive device 3 composed of the power gear 31, the rack 32 and the first driving mechanism 33 has the advantages of strong bearing capacity, high transmission accuracy, high transmission efficiency, good stability, suitable for long-distance transmission, simple structure, convenient maintenance and easy control.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 Two first guide rails 11 are fixed on the base 1, and both first guide rails 11 extend in the first direction. A plurality of first sliders 21 are fixedly provided on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2, and the plurality of first sliders 21 are symmetrically distributed on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2. Each first guide rail 11 passes through a plurality of first sliders 21 at the same time, and each first slider 21 is slidably matched with the first guide rail 11. Through the slidable match between the first guide rail 11 and the first slider 21, the stability and accuracy of the horizontal movement of the sliding seat 2 are increased, and the feeding error caused by vibration or offset is reduced.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the rotation drive device 5 includes a driving gear 51, a driven gear 52 and a second driving mechanism 53. The second driving mechanism 53 is arranged on the sliding seat 2, and the second driving mechanism 53 is used to drive the driving gear 51 to rotate. The second driving mechanism 53 here is also a motor, which is installed on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2, and when the sliding seat 2 slides along the first direction, the motor will not contact the base 1, thereby protecting the motor. The driven gear 52 is arranged on the rotating chassis 41 and is fixedly connected to the rotating chassis 41. The driving gear 51 and the driven gear 52 are both located between the sliding seat 2 and the rotating chassis 41, and the driving gear 51 and the driven gear 52 are meshed with each other. The driving gear 51 is driven to rotate by the second driving mechanism 53. When the driving gear 51 rotates, it drives the driven gear 52 to rotate. The driven gear 52 drives the rotating chassis 41 to rotate, thereby realizing precise rotation control of the rotating chassis 41, providing a more diversified movement mode for the equipment, and increasing the flexibility of loading. The rotating drive device 5 composed of the driving gear 51, the driven gear 52 and the second driving mechanism 53 has high and stable transmission efficiency, accurate transmission ratio, compact structure, strong load-bearing capacity, wide application range, and easy control and maintenance.

[0043] Reference Figure 4 The center of the sliding seat 2 is provided with a mounting hole 22 for the driving gear 51 to pass through, the diameter of the mounting hole 22 is larger than the outer diameter of the driving gear 51, and the axis of the mounting hole 22 coincides with the axis of the driving gear 51. The design of the mounting hole 22 allows the driving gear 51 to pass freely, which increases the convenience of the staff to install and remove the driving gear 51.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The sliding seat 2 is provided with a plurality of second supports 24, which are evenly arranged in the circumferential direction, and a pressing wheel 25 is rotatably provided on each second support 24, and one side of the pressing wheel 25 abuts against the surface of the rotating chassis 41. The arrangement of the plurality of second supports 24 and the pressing wheel 25 increases the stability of the rotating chassis 41 during the rotation process, and prevents the rotating chassis 41 from shaking due to excessive rotation speed or excessive load.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 A first protective cover 26 is provided on the sliding seat 2, and the rotating chassis 41 is located in the first protective cover 26. A through hole 27 is provided on the first protective cover 26, and the support seat 42 passes through the through hole 27, and the support seat 42 is loosely matched with the through hole 27. The design of the first protective cover 26 effectively protects the rotating chassis 41 and its internal devices from interference and damage from the external environment, while reducing noise and safety hazards.

[0046] Reference Figure 5The support base 42 has a cavity inside, and the side wall of the support base 42 has a plurality of gripping holes 45, which are all connected to the cavity. The design of the cavity inside the support base 42 and the gripping holes 45 on the side wall facilitates the installation, maintenance and transportation of the support base 42, and the gripping holes 45 improve the maintainability and convenience of the equipment.

[0047] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A circular guide rail 23 is fixedly provided on one side of the sliding seat 2 close to the rotating chassis 41, and a plurality of second sliders 43 are fixedly provided on one side of the rotating chassis 41 close to the sliding seat 2, and the plurality of second sliders 43 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction. The circular guide rail 23 passes through the plurality of second sliders 43 at the same time, and the plurality of second sliders 43 slide and cooperate with the circular guide rail 23. The sliding cooperation between the circular guide rail 23 and the plurality of second sliders 43 ensures the stability of the rotating chassis 41 during the rotation process, reduces the shaking during the rotation, and improves the feeding accuracy.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the lifting drive device 7 includes a first screw rod 71, a third driving mechanism 72 and two first supports 73, the two first supports 73 are fixed to the side wall of the support seat 42, the first screw rod 71 extends in the vertical direction, and the two ends of the first screw rod 71 are respectively connected to the two first supports 73. The first screw rod 71 passes through the lifting seat 6, and the first screw rod 71 is threaded with the lifting seat 6. The third driving mechanism 72 is arranged on the support seat 42 or the first support 73, and the third driving mechanism 72 is used to drive the first screw rod 71 to rotate. In this embodiment, the third driving mechanism 72 can also be a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the end of the first screw rod 71. The first screw rod 71 is driven to rotate by the third driving mechanism 72, and the first screw rod 71 drives the lifting seat 6 to rise and fall when rotating, so as to realize the precise lifting control of the lifting seat 6, and can be flexibly adjusted according to the height requirements of different machines, thereby enhancing the adaptability of the equipment; it has the advantages of high lifting accuracy, strong bearing capacity, high transmission efficiency, good stability, simple maintenance, wide application range, easy control and high safety.

[0049] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , two opposite side walls of the support seat 42 are provided with third guide rails 44, and each third guide rail 44 extends in the vertical direction. A plurality of third sliders 61 are fixedly provided on the side wall of the lifting seat 6 close to the support seat 42, and each third guide rail 44 passes through the plurality of third sliders 61 at the same time, and each third slider 61 is slidably matched with the third guide rail 44. The slidably matched third guide rail 44 and third slider 61 provide a stable guide for the lifting and lowering motion of the lifting seat 6, and ensure the stability and accuracy of the lifting process.

[0050] Reference Figure 6In this embodiment, the second sliding drive device 9 includes an active rod 91, a driven rod 92, a second screw rod 93, a fourth driving mechanism 94, a first bevel gear 95 and a second bevel gear 96. The active rod 91 extends in the horizontal direction, passes through the lifting seat 6, and is rotatably connected to the lifting seat 6. The fourth driving mechanism 94 is arranged on the lifting seat 6, and the fourth driving mechanism 94 is used to drive the active rod 91 to rotate. The specific fourth driving mechanism 94 can be a motor. The driven rod 92 extends in the horizontal direction, passes through the lifting seat 6, and is rotatably connected to the lifting seat 6. In this embodiment, the active rod 91 and the driven rod 92 are perpendicular to each other, the first bevel gear 95 is sleeved on the end of the active rod 91, the second bevel gear 96 is sleeved on the end of the driven rod 92, and the first bevel gear 95 and the second bevel gear 96 are meshed with each other. The end of the second screw rod 93 is fixedly connected to the end of the driven rod 92, the second screw rod 93 passes through the handling device 8, and the second screw rod 93 is threadedly matched with the handling device 8. The fourth driving mechanism 94 drives the active rod 91 to rotate, the active rod 91 drives the first bevel gear 95 to rotate, the first bevel gear 95 drives the second bevel gear 96 to rotate, the second bevel gear 96 drives the driven rod 92 to rotate, the driven rod 92 drives the lead screw to rotate, and the lead screw drives the conveying device 8 to move in the horizontal direction when rotating, thereby realizing the precise sliding of the conveying device 8 in the horizontal direction, providing the possibility for loading products at different positions, and further improving the flexibility of loading.

[0051] Continue to refer to Figure 6 In this embodiment, the number of active rods 91 is one, and the number of driven rods 92, second screw rods 93, fourth drive mechanisms 94, first bevel gears 95 and second bevel gears 96 cooperating therewith are correspondingly set to two, so as to realize stable and efficient sliding of the conveying device 8 in the horizontal direction; the second sliding drive device 9 composed of the active rod 91, the fourth drive mechanism 94, the driven rod 92, the first bevel gear 95, the second bevel gear 96 and the second screw rod 93 has significant advantages in transmission efficiency, compact structure, transmission accuracy, load-bearing capacity, control flexibility, stability, transmission ratio adjustability and ease of maintenance.

[0052] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 Specifically, the handling device 8 includes a horizontal moving frame 81 and a fork 82. There are two horizontal moving frames 81, and one end of the two horizontal moving frames 81 is fixedly connected to the fork 82. The two horizontal moving frames 81 are slidably matched with the lifting seat 6, and a cavity is opened in the horizontal moving frame 81. The second screw rod 93 corresponds to the horizontal moving frame 81 one by one, passes through one end of the horizontal moving frame 81, and the second screw rod 93 is threadedly matched with the horizontal moving frame 81. The fork 82 is used to carry the product. The convenience of the staff to install and disassemble the handling device 8 is increased.

[0053] Reference Figure 6 A fourth guide rail 62 is fixedly provided on the lifting seat 6, and the fourth guide rail 62 extends in the horizontal direction. A fourth slider 83 is fixedly provided on the handling device 8, and the fourth guide rail 62 passes through the fourth slider 83, and the fourth slider 83 slides with the fourth guide rail 62. The sliding cooperation between the fourth guide rail 62 and the fourth slider 83 enhances the stability of the handling device 8 during the horizontal sliding process, and prevents the loading error caused by deviation or vibration.

[0054] Reference Figure 7 A guide rod 63 is fixedly provided on the lifting seat 6, and the guide rod 63 extends in the horizontal direction. A guide block 84 is fixedly provided on the handling device 8, and the guide rod 63 passes through the guide block 84, and the guide block 84 slides with the guide rod 63. The sliding cooperation between the guide rod 63 and the guide block 84 provides additional support and guidance for the handling device 8, further ensuring the stability and accuracy of the handling device 8 during the movement.

[0055] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 A second protective cover 64 is provided on the lifting seat 6, and part of the structure of the second drive device is located inside the second protective cover 64. A sliding hole is provided on one side of the second protective cover 64, and the horizontal moving frame 81 passes through the second protective cover 64. A part of the horizontal moving frame 81 is located inside the second protective cover 64, and the other part of the horizontal moving frame 81 is located outside the second protective cover 64. The second protective cover 64 can effectively isolate the dust, oil stains, water vapor and other impurities in the external environment from eroding the second drive device and transmission parts, thereby extending the service life of the equipment and reducing the failure rate caused by pollution. The existence of the second protective cover 64 reduces the possibility of direct contact between operators and moving parts, reduces the risk of personal injury caused by accidental touch, and improves the safety of equipment use.

[0056] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second sliding drive device 9 is precisely designed to control the precise and flexible displacement of the transport device 8 in the horizontal direction, ensuring that the transport device 8 can slide to the desired position according to the predetermined distance. At the same time, the rotation drive device 5 is responsible for driving the rotating seat 4 to rotate to a precise angle. This action is closely coordinated with the sliding action to form an efficient coordination mechanism.

[0057] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 and Figure 6During the operation, first, the rotating drive device 5 accurately controls the rotating seat 4 to rotate to an optimized angle, which is accurately calculated based on the specific needs of the handling task and the layout of the intelligent warehouse. Then, the second sliding drive device 9 is started to drive the horizontal moving frame 81 of the handling device 8 and the fork 82 thereon to slide smoothly and accurately to the target position along the horizontal direction. The two actions of rotation and sliding are performed alternately, forming a continuous and smooth handling process, which greatly enhances the position adjustment capability of the handling device 8.

[0058] Referring to the figures and the figures, through this alternating execution mode, the handling device 8 can easily and accurately deliver the fork 82 to the designated placement area of ​​the intelligent warehouse, and can also efficiently and safely move the fork 82 out of the placement area. This process not only significantly reduces the demand for space between the loading and unloading equipment and the intelligent buffer warehouse for feeding operations, effectively reduces the space occupied by the flexible intelligent production line in the width direction, thereby reducing the overall floor space, but also greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling, providing a strong guarantee for the flexibility and efficiency of the production line.

[0059] Reference Figure 1 , the feeding equipment also includes a visual inspection device, which includes a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device, wherein the high-precision camera: as the core component of visual inspection, the high-precision camera can capture and generate a clear image of the inspected workpiece. These cameras usually have characteristics such as high resolution, high sensitivity and low distortion to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the image; the light source system can adjust the brightness, color and direction according to the inspection requirements, reduce external light interference, highlight the workpiece features, and improve the inspection accuracy; the image processing and analysis software is the "brain" of the visual inspection device, which is responsible for receiving the image data collected by the camera, processing and analyzing the image through a series of complex algorithms, extracting the key feature information of the workpiece, such as size, shape, position, etc., and comparing it with the preset standard parameters to determine whether the workpiece is qualified; when the image processing and analysis software completes the inspection task, the visual inspection device will present the inspection results through the output device (such as display screen, indicator light, etc.), and feedback the relevant information to the control system. If the workpiece is unqualified, the control system will take corresponding processing measures according to the feedback information, such as stopping feeding and issuing an alarm.

[0060] During the feeding process, the visual inspection device first takes a photo or video of the workpiece to obtain its image information. Then, the image is preprocessed (such as denoising, contrast enhancement, etc.) using image processing and analysis software to improve image quality. Next, the software will extract and identify features from the processed image and compare it with the preset standard parameters. Finally, the workpiece is judged to be qualified based on the comparison results, and the test results are fed back to the control system.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The feeding device also includes a control system. The introduction of the control system enables the entire device to achieve automatic control and optimized scheduling. The control system is electrically connected to the first drive mechanism 33, the second drive mechanism 53, the third drive mechanism 72 and the base 1, and can automatically adjust and control the motion trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat 2, the rotating seat 4, the lifting seat 6 and the handling device 8 according to the preset production plan or real-time production needs. This not only realizes the automatic control of each component, but also improves the intelligence level and production efficiency of the production line.

[0062] The automatic feeding equipment of the intelligent flexible production line also includes a visual inspection device, which includes a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device. The high-precision camera is used to capture and generate clear images of the inspected workpiece. The light source system is used to reduce external light interference and highlight the features of the workpiece. The image processing and analysis software is used to extract the key feature information of the workpiece and compare it with preset standard parameters. The output and feedback device is used to present the inspection results and feed them back to the control system.

[0063] Reference Figure 1 The automatic feeding equipment of the intelligent flexible production line also includes a control system, which can automatically adjust and control the motion trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat 2, rotating seat 4, lifting seat 6 and handling device 8 according to the preset production plan or real-time production demand. The control system includes a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators. The central processing unit is preset with the position parameters and processing parameters of each machine. The status and position of each device are monitored in real time through sensors, and instructions are output to the actuator to achieve automatic control. The control system also has self-detection and fault alarm functions to ensure the normal operation of the production line.

[0064] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: the intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment of the present embodiment realizes automated and precise feeding operation through the precise coordination of various components. First, the sliding seat 2 is driven to move in the horizontal direction by the first sliding drive device 3 to adjust the horizontal position of the equipment; then, the rotating seat 4 is driven to rotate by the rotating drive device 5 to adjust the angle of the equipment to meet the feeding requirements in different directions; then, the lifting seat 6 is driven to rise and fall by the lifting drive device 7 to adapt to the height of different machines; finally, the conveying device 8 is driven to slide horizontally on the lifting seat 6 by the second sliding drive device 9 to complete the precise feeding task. This design greatly improves production efficiency and reduces operation difficulty and labor costs.

[0065] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment, characterized by: include: A base (1) serving as the support base for the entire device; A sliding seat (2), the sliding seat (2) and the base (1) are slidingly matched; A first sliding drive device (3), the first sliding drive device (3) being used to drive the sliding seat (2) to move in a horizontal direction; A rotating seat (4), the rotating seat (4) being rotatably connected to the sliding seat (2); A rotation driving device (5), the rotation driving device (5) is used to drive the rotating seat (4) to rotate; A lifting seat (6), wherein the lifting seat (6) is slidably matched with the rotating seat (4); A lifting drive device (7), the lifting drive device (7) is used to drive the lifting seat (6) to perform lifting movement; A handling device (8), wherein the handling device (8) is slidably matched with the lifting seat (6); A second sliding drive device (9), the second sliding drive device (9) is used to drive the transport device (8) to slide in a horizontal direction, and the transport device (8) is used to carry and accurately transport the product to a designated processing or handling position.

2. According to claim 1, the intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment is characterized by: The first sliding drive device (3) comprises a power gear (31), a rack (32) and a first driving mechanism (33); the first driving mechanism (33) is mounted on the sliding seat (2); the first driving mechanism (33) is used to drive the power gear (31) to rotate; the rack (32) is mounted on the base (1); the power gear (31) and the rack (32) are meshed with each other.

3. According to claim 1, the intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment is characterized by: The rotary drive device (5) comprises a driving gear (51), a driven gear (52) and a second driving mechanism (53); the second driving mechanism (53) is arranged on the sliding seat (2); the second driving mechanism (53) is used to drive the driving gear (51) to rotate; the driven gear (52) is arranged on the rotating seat (4) and is fixedly connected to the rotating seat (4); the driving gear (51) and the driven gear (52) are meshed with each other.

4. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 3 is characterized by: The sliding seat (2) is provided with a mounting hole (22) for the driving gear (51) to pass through, and the diameter of the mounting hole (22) is larger than the outer diameter of the driving gear (51).

5. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 1 is characterized by: The lifting drive device (7) comprises a first screw rod (71), a third drive mechanism (72) and two first supports (73); the two first supports (73) are both arranged on the rotating seat (4), and the two ends of the first screw rod (71) are rotatably connected to the two first supports (73) respectively; the first screw rod (71) passes through the lifting seat (6), and the first screw rod (71) is threadedly matched with the lifting seat (6); the third drive mechanism (72) is arranged on the rotating seat (4) or the first support (73), and the third drive mechanism (72) is used to drive the first screw rod (71) to rotate.

6. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 1 is characterized by: The second sliding drive device (9) comprises: An active rod (91), wherein the active rod (91) is rotatably disposed on the lifting seat (6); a fourth driving mechanism (94), the fourth driving mechanism (94) being used to drive the active rod (91) to rotate; A driven rod (92), the driven rod (92) being rotatably disposed on the lifting seat (6); a first bevel gear (95) and a second bevel gear (96), wherein the first bevel gear (95) is sleeved on the active rod (91), and the second bevel gear (96) is sleeved on the driven rod (92), and the first bevel gear (95) and the second bevel gear (96) are meshed with each other; A second screw rod (93), the end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the driven rod (92), the second screw rod (93) passes through the handling device (8), and the second screw rod (93) is threadedly matched with the handling device (8).

7. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 1 is characterized by: A plurality of second supports (24) are arranged on the sliding seat (2), and the plurality of second supports (24) are arranged in a circumferential direction. A pressing wheel (25) is rotatably arranged on each of the second supports (24), and one side of the pressing wheel (25) abuts against the surface of the rotating seat (4).

8. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 6 is characterized by: The handling device (8) comprises a fixedly connected horizontal moving frame (81) and a fork (82); the horizontal moving frame (81) is slidably matched with the lifting seat (6), the second screw rod (93) passes through the horizontal moving frame (81), the second screw rod (93) is threadedly matched with the horizontal moving frame (81), and the fork (82) is used to carry products.

9. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 1 is characterized by: It also includes a visual inspection device, which includes at least a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device. The high-precision camera is used to capture and generate a clear image of the inspected workpiece, the light source system is used to reduce external light interference and highlight the workpiece features, the image processing and analysis software is used to extract key feature information of the workpiece and compare it with preset standard parameters, and the output and feedback device is used to present the inspection results and feed them back to the control system.

10. The intelligent flexible production line automatic feeding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a control system, which includes at least a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators. The central processing unit is preset with position parameters and processing parameters of each machine. The control system monitors the equipment status in real time through sensors and outputs instructions to the actuators to achieve automatic control.

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