Aerial delivery device

By designing a feeder handling device that includes a frame, robotic arm, positioning components, and a vision inspection camera, the problem of uneven handling of irregularly shaped materials was solved, achieving efficient material handling.

CN224349857UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12SUZHOU HIGH TEST AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUZHOU HIGH TEST AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-26
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

Existing feeder handling devices suffer from inefficient material handling due to clumsy material handling and unsmooth material loading and unloading movements.

Method used

A feeder handling device was designed, comprising a frame, a robotic arm, a positioning component, and a vision inspection camera. The robotic arm can transfer materials between the placement space and the loading space, the positioning component fixes the materials with a clamping component, and the vision inspection camera calibrates the position to ensure accurate picking and placing of materials.

Benefits of technology

It optimizes the handling process of irregularly shaped materials, improves the efficiency and smoothness of material handling, and is highly adaptable, making it suitable for the efficient handling of irregularly shaped materials.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of flying dart carrying devices, including rack and the manipulator installed in the rack, the rack is provided with placing space and loading space, positioning assembly is installed in the placing space, for placing material, the loading space is provided with the export that can be docked with machine table, for output material;The manipulator can transfer the material on the positioning assembly to the loading space, so that the material is exported from the export. When running, manipulator can clamp material from flying dart rack and place on the positioning assembly of placing space. When the position of flying dart carrying device cooperates with machine table, manipulator can obtain material from positioning assembly and transfer it to loading space, finally output material to machine table through the export of loading space, and carry out next processing. Therefore, the flying dart carrying device of the application can be adapted to the carrying of special-shaped material by optimizing carrying operation, to ensure the efficiency of carrying material.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of handling device technology, specifically relating to a feeder handling device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production processes, materials are typically moved from feeder racks to machine tools for further processing. Therefore, feeder handling devices are needed to retrieve materials from the feeder racks and transport them to the machine tools. Existing feeder handling devices have relatively poor adaptability to irregularly shaped materials, requiring further assurance in material handling. Furthermore, the lack of smooth handling motions results in low efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, in order to address the aforementioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide a feeder conveying device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeder conveying device that can solve the problem of low conveying efficiency caused by the unsmooth handling of irregularly shaped materials in the feeder conveying device mentioned above.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by a specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A feeder conveying device includes a frame and a robotic arm mounted on the frame. The frame is provided with a placement space and a loading space. A positioning component is installed in the placement space for placing materials, and the loading space is provided with an outlet that can dock with the machine for discharging materials.

[0007] The robotic arm can transfer the material on the positioning component to the loading space so that the material can be output from the outlet.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the placement space is provided with an opening for picking up and putting in materials, and the loading space is also provided with an inlet, the opening and the inlet being located on the same plane.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the plane where the entrance of the loading space is located is perpendicular to the plane where the exit of the loading space is located.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a mounting plate is provided inside the frame to separate and form the placement space and the loading space, and the positioning component is fixed to the mounting plate.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the positioning component includes a positioning base plate fixedly connected to the mounting plate and a plurality of positioning plates spaced apart on the positioning base plate;

[0012] The positioning plates are spaced at a predetermined distance, and an extrusion member is mounted on the surface of the positioning plates. The extrusion member can be deformed by the material and has elastic potential energy to abut and fix the material.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the robotic arm includes grippers, the grippers including two clamping plates that can be driven to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the gripping end of the robotic arm is provided with a visual inspection camera for detecting the position of picking up and placing materials.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the placement space and the loading space are arranged side by side.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, the frame can be controlled to move to a workstation close to the machine tool.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the feeder conveying device of this utility model is equipped with a placement space and a loading space. A robotic arm can grip materials from the feeder rack and place them on the positioning component in the placement space. Once the feeder conveying device is positioned in conjunction with the machine tool, the robotic arm can retrieve materials from the positioning component and transfer them to the loading space. Finally, the materials are output to the machine tool through the outlet of the loading space for further processing. Therefore, the feeder conveying device of this application, by optimizing the conveying action, can be adapted to the conveying of irregularly shaped materials, ensuring efficient material handling. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeder conveying device in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the feeder conveying device and the machine platform in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the robotic gripper in one embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0024] 1. Frame; 11. Placement space; 12. Loading space; 2. Robotic arm; 21. Clamping plate; 3. Positioning assembly; 31. Positioning base plate; 32. Positioning plate; 4. Mounting plate; 5. Vision inspection camera; 6. Machine platform; 7. Materials. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeder conveying device includes a frame 1 and a robot arm 2 installed on the frame 1. The frame 1 is provided with a placement space 11 and a loading space 12. A positioning component 3 is installed in the placement space 11 for placing materials 7. The loading space 12 is provided with an outlet that can dock with the machine 6 for outputting materials 7. The robot arm 2 can transfer the materials 7 on the positioning component 3 to the loading space 12 so that the materials 7 can be output from the outlet.

[0027] The feeder conveying device of this utility model is provided with a placement space 11 and a loading space 12. The robot arm 2 can pick up the material 7 from the feeder rack and place it on the positioning component 3 in the placement space 11. The frame 1 can be controlled to move to a workstation close to the machine table 6. After the position of the feeder conveying device is coordinated with the machine table 6, the robot arm 2 can pick up the material 7 from the positioning component 3 and transfer it to the loading space 12. Finally, the material 7 is output to the machine table 6 through the outlet of the loading space 12 for further processing. Therefore, the feeder conveying device of this application optimizes the conveying action and can be adapted to the conveying of irregularly shaped materials 7, ensuring the efficiency of material conveying 7.

[0028] Reference Figure 1The placement space 11 is provided with an opening for picking up and placing materials 7, and the loading space 12 is also provided with an inlet, with the opening and the inlet located on the same plane. The plane where the inlet of the loading space 12 is located is perpendicular to the plane where the outlet of the loading space 12 is located. Therefore, the robot 2 moves vertically to pick up or place materials 7 from the loading space 12, moves vertically to put materials 7 into the loading space 12 from the inlet, and moves horizontally to output materials 7 from the outlet of the loading space 12 to the machine 6 for further processing.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the placement space 11 and the loading space 12 are arranged side by side. In other embodiments, the positions of the placement space 11 and the loading space 12 can also be adjusted adaptively.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The frame 1 is equipped with a mounting plate 4 to separate a placement space 11 and a loading space 12. A positioning assembly 3 is fixed to the mounting plate 4. The positioning assembly 3 includes a positioning base plate 31 fixedly connected to the mounting plate 4 and multiple positioning plates 32 spaced apart on the positioning base plate 31. A predetermined spacing is provided between the positioning plates 32. An extrusion member is mounted on the surface of each positioning plate 32. The extrusion member can be deformed by the material 7 and has elastic potential energy to abut and fix the material 7. The predetermined spacing is adapted to the thickness of the irregularly shaped material 7. Positioning spring beads can be used as the extrusion member to clamp and fix the material 7 between the positioning plates 32. The number of positioning plates 32 determines the number of materials 7 placed; this embodiment does not impose any limitation on this.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 The robotic arm 2 includes grippers, which include two gripping plates 21 that can be driven to move closer or further apart. By driving the two gripping plates 21 closer together, material 7 can be gripped; by driving the two gripping plates 21 further apart, material 7 can be placed in the positioning assembly 3 or the machine platform 6.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 Furthermore, the gripping end of the robotic arm 2 is equipped with a vision inspection camera 5 for detecting the position of picking up and placing material 7. The vision inspection camera 5 can acquire the position information of material 7. The feeder conveying device is also equipped with a control center. Through the vision algorithm built into the control center, the position of picking up and placing material 7 can be calibrated. The vision algorithm can perform algorithm matching based on the world coordinate system.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A feeder conveying device, characterized in that, Includes a frame (1) and a robot (2) mounted on the frame (1). The frame (1) is provided with a placement space (11) and a loading space (12). The placement space (11) is equipped with a positioning component (3) for placing materials (7). The loading space (12) is provided with an outlet that can be docked with the machine (6) for outputting materials (7). The robotic arm (2) can transfer the material (7) on the positioning component (3) to the loading space (12) so that the material (7) is output from the outlet.

2. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement space (11) is provided with an opening for taking out and putting in materials (7), and the loading space (12) is also provided with an entrance, the opening and the entrance being located on the same plane.

3. The feeder conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plane where the entrance of the loading space (12) is located is perpendicular to the plane where the exit of the loading space (12) is located.

4. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) is provided with a mounting plate (4) to separate the placement space (11) and the loading space (12), and the positioning component (3) is fixed to the mounting plate (4).

5. The feeder conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning component (3) includes a positioning base plate (31) fixedly connected to the mounting plate (4) and a plurality of positioning plates (32) spaced apart on the positioning base plate (31). The positioning plates (32) are provided with a set distance between them. The plate surface of the positioning plates (32) is equipped with an extrusion member. The extrusion member can be deformed by the material (7) and has elastic potential energy to abut and fix the material (7).

6. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm (2) includes grippers, which include two gripping plates (21) that can be driven to move closer or further apart from each other.

7. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripping end of the robotic arm (2) is equipped with a vision inspection camera (5) for detecting the position of picking up and placing materials (7).

8. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement space (11) and the loading space (12) are arranged side by side.

9. The feeder conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) can be controlled to move to a workstation close to the machine base (6).