A thin sheet storage mechanism

Abstract

The present invention provides a thin sheet storage mechanism, which includes a machine base and a storage cylinder. A clamping groove is formed on a pair of opposite outer sides of the storage cylinder; an installation base is provided on the machine base. The installation base includes two relatively arranged quick-release components. The storage cylinder is arranged on the machine base between the two quick-release components. Each quick-release component includes a fixed block, a clamping block, a first elastic member and a stepped pin. The fixed block is fixed on the machine base. The clamping block is slidably arranged on the fixed block. The first elastic member applies a force to the clamping block to slide towards the storage cylinder, so that the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove; corresponding pin holes are formed on the clamping block and the fixed block. The stepped pin has at least two limiting sections with different diameters. The stepped pin is inserted into the pin holes, and the movement amount of the clamping block towards the storage cylinder is limited by the limiting sections with different diameters corresponding to the pin holes of the clamping block respectively, so as to control the state that the clamping block keeps inserted into or detached from the clamping groove of the storage cylinder, and realize quick installation and quick disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a mechanical structure, and particularly to a thin sheet storage mechanism. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing requirement for the automation level of equipment, the types of components are increasing and their shapes are diverse, which requires diversified automatic loading and unloading methods for components. For thin sheet parts with a relatively thin thickness, they need to be collected into a storage cylinder for storage. However, during use, the loading and unloading are not on the same device, and the storage cylinder needs to be frequently disassembled and assembled. This requires the storage cylinder to be replaced conveniently. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides a thin sheet storage mechanism capable of facilitating the loading and unloading of the storage cylinder to achieve quick installation and disassembly of the storage cylinder, and the storage cylinder can be replaced conveniently.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0005] A thin sheet storage mechanism includes a machine base and a storage cylinder. A clamping groove is formed on a pair of opposite outer sides of the storage cylinder; an installation seat is provided on the machine base. The installation seat includes two relatively arranged quick-release components. The storage cylinder is arranged on the machine base between the two quick-release components. Each quick-release component includes a fixed block, a clamping block, a first elastic member, and a stepped pin. The fixed block is fixed on the machine base. The clamping block is slidably arranged on the fixed block. The first elastic member applies a force to the clamping block to slide in the direction towards the storage cylinder, so that the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove; corresponding pin holes are formed on the clamping block and the fixed block. The stepped pin has at least two limiting segments with different diameters. The stepped pin is inserted into the pin hole and restricts the moving amount of the clamping block in the direction towards the storage cylinder by the limiting segments with different diameters respectively, so as to control the state of the clamping block to keep inserted into or disengaged from the clamping groove of the storage cylinder.

[0006] Further, define the end of the storage cylinder that cooperates with the machine base as the first end. The clamping groove of the storage cylinder has a first inclined surface that inclines outward in the direction towards the first end. The clamping block has a second inclined surface adapted to the first inclined surface. When the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove of the storage cylinder, the second inclined surface of the clamping block abuts against the first inclined surface of the clamping groove.

[0007] Further, two first elastic members are provided and act on both side ends of the clamping block respectively.

[0008] Further, the first elastic member is a spring. The two ends of the spring respectively abut between the fixed block and the clamping block and apply an elastic force to the clamping block to slide in the direction towards the storage cylinder.

[0009] Further, a handle is provided at the end of the clamping block facing away from the storage cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the quick release assembly also includes a second elastic member, which acts on the step pin to drive the step pin to move in the pin hole.

[0011] Furthermore, the storage barrel includes a barrel body and a base, the barrel body has a long strip-shaped storage cavity and an inlet and an outlet located at both ends of the storage cavity and connected to the storage cavity, the outlet of the barrel body is fixedly connected to the base, and a lateral discharge port connected to the outlet of the barrel body is provided on the base, and the card slot is provided on the base.

[0012] Furthermore, the barrel includes two oppositely arranged long strip guard plates and a reinforcing plate fixedly connecting the two guard plates, the two guard plates together constitute the storage cavity, and the open ends of the two guard plates form the inlet and the outlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of one of the guard plates has a limiting rib that protrudes inward and extends along the length direction of the guard plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the base is provided with a lateral pushing port which is opposite to and intersecting with the lateral discharge port, and the machine base is also provided with a pushing device which corresponds to the lateral pushing port of the storage barrel.

[0015] Furthermore, the base of the material storage barrel is connected to the machine base, a plurality of asymmetric positioning holes are opened on the end of the base, a positioning column matching with the positioning hole is provided on the machine base, and the positioning hole of the material storage barrel is inserted and matched with the positioning column of the machine base.

[0016] Furthermore, the base includes a body, a rotating motor and a turntable, the rotating motor is arranged on the body, the turntable is horizontally arranged and connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating motor, and a plurality of mounting seats are provided and evenly distributed on the turntable.

[0017] The technical solution provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] When assembling the storage barrel, the storage barrel is set on the machine base between the two quick-release components, and the step pin is moved to make the limiting section with a smaller diameter correspond to the pin hole of the clamping block, the limiting distance of the step pin to the clamping block becomes smaller, and the amount of movement of the clamping block toward the storage barrel under the action of the first elastic member increases, and then the clamping block is inserted into the card slot of the storage barrel and maintained, and the two quick-release components jointly clamp the storage barrel to achieve quick installation; when replacement is needed, the clamping block is manually moved out to make the clamping block disengage from the card slot of the storage barrel, and the step pin is moved to make the limiting section with a larger diameter correspond to the pin hole of the clamping block, thereby limiting the clamping block to maintain the current state of being out of the card slot, and the storage barrel can be easily taken out to achieve quick release; the storage barrel is easy to replace and high-precision repeated reset can be achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 The figure shows a side view of the thin sheet storage mechanism in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 The figure shows a partial installation structure schematic diagram of the thin sheet storage mechanism in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view in the transverse direction of the quick-release component in the state of being inserted into the card slot in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view in the longitudinal direction of the quick-release component in the state of being inserted into the card slot in the embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view in the transverse direction of the quick-release component in the state of being disengaged from the card slot in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 6 The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view in the longitudinal direction of the quick-release component in the state of being disengaged from the card slot in the embodiment;

[0025] Figure 7 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the storage cylinder in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 8 The figure shows a front view of the storage cylinder in the embodiment. Detailed implementation manners

[0027] To further illustrate each embodiment, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These accompanying drawings are a part of the disclosure of the present invention, and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used to explain the operation principle of the embodiments in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification. With reference to these contents, those of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand other possible implementation manners and the advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are usually used to represent similar components.

[0028] Now, the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and the detailed implementation manners.

[0029] Refer to Figures 1 to 8As shown in the figure, a thin sheet storage mechanism provided in this embodiment includes a machine base 10 and a storage cylinder 20. A clamping groove 23 is formed on one pair of opposite outer sides of the storage cylinder 20. An installation base is provided on the machine base 10. The installation base includes two relatively arranged quick-release components 30. The storage cylinder 20 is arranged on the machine base 10 between the two quick-release components 30. Each quick-release component includes a fixed block 31, a clamping block 32, a first elastic member 33, and a stepped pin 34. The fixed block 31 is fixed on the machine base 10. The clamping block 32 is slidably arranged on the fixed block 31. The first elastic member 33 applies a force to the clamping block 32 to slide it in the direction of the storage cylinder 20, so that the clamping block 32 is inserted into the clamping groove 23, that is, the first elastic members 33 of the two quick-release components 30 apply a force to the clamping blocks 32 to move closer to each other. Corresponding pin holes 321 and 311 are formed on the clamping block 32 and the fixed block 31. The stepped pin 34 has two limiting sections with different diameters, namely a first limiting section 341 with a smaller diameter and a second limiting section 342 with a larger diameter. The stepped pin 34 is inserted into the pin holes 321 and 311, and the movement amount of the clamping block 32 in the direction of the storage cylinder is limited by the limiting sections with different diameters (i.e., the first limiting section 341 and the second limiting section 342) corresponding to the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32, so as to control the state of the clamping block 32 to keep inserted into or disengaged from the clamping groove 23 of the storage cylinder 20.

[0030] That is, when assembling the storage cylinder 20, place the storage cylinder 20 on the machine base 10 between the two quick-release components 30. Move the stepped pin 34 so that the first limiting section 341 with a smaller diameter corresponds to the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32. The limiting distance of the stepped pin 34 to the clamping block 32 becomes smaller, and the movement amount of the clamping block 32 in the direction of the storage cylinder 20 under the action of the first elastic member 33 increases, and then it is inserted into and held in the clamping groove 23 of the storage cylinder 20. The two quick-release components 30 jointly clamp the storage cylinder 20 to achieve quick installation. When replacement is needed, manually move out the clamping block 32 to make the clamping block 32 disengage from the clamping groove 23 of the storage cylinder 20. Move the stepped pin 34 so that the second limiting section 342 with a larger diameter corresponds to the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32, and then limit the clamping block 32 to keep the current state of disengaging from the clamping groove 23. The storage cylinder can be easily taken out to achieve quick disassembly. The replacement of the storage cylinder 20 is convenient, and high-precision repeated reset is realized.

[0031] In this specific embodiment, the stepped pin 34 has two limiting sections, namely the first limiting section 341 and the second limiting section 342, to realize the limitation of the two most basic states of the clamping block 32 when inserting into and disengaging from the clamping groove 23 of the storage cylinder 20. Of course, if it is also necessary to increase the different insertion degrees when the clamping block 32 is inserted into the clamping groove 23 or increase the different disengagement degrees when the clamping block 32 disengages from the clamping groove 23, the limiting sections of the stepped pin 34 can be set to more than two sections.

[0032] Further, in this embodiment, the end of the storage cylinder 20 that cooperates with the machine base 10 is defined as the first end. The card slot 23 of the storage cylinder 20 has a first inclined surface 231 that slopes outward in the direction of the first end. In this specific embodiment, the storage cylinder 20 is vertically arranged, and its bottom, which is the first end, is placed on the machine base 10. The first inclined surface 231 slopes outward in the direction from top to bottom. The clamping block 32 has a second inclined surface 322 adapted to the first inclined surface 231. When the clamping block 32 is inserted into the card slot 23 of the storage cylinder 20, the second inclined surface 322 of the clamping block 32 abuts against the first inclined surface 231 of the card slot 23. The cooperation of the first inclined surface 231 and the second inclined surface 322 can convert the lateral insertion movement of the clamping block 32 into the movement of the storage cylinder 20 against the surface of the machine base 10 during the process of the clamping block 32 being laterally inserted into the card slot 23, further fixing the position of the storage cylinder 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the cooperation structure of the first inclined surface 231 and the second inclined surface 322 may not be adopted.

[0033] Further, in this embodiment, two first elastic members 33 are provided and act on both side ends of the clamping block 32 respectively. The two first elastic members 33 apply forces to the clamping block 32 simultaneously at both side ends, with more uniform force and smoother sliding. More specifically, in this embodiment, the first elastic member 33 is a spring, and both ends of the spring abut between the fixed block 31 and the clamping block 32 respectively, and apply an elastic force to the clamping block 32 in a direction sliding towards the storage cylinder 20. Using a spring has a simple structure, low cost and is easy to implement. Of course, in other embodiments, it is not limited to this, and other alternatives such as a tension spring or a gas spring can also be used, as long as it can apply a force to the clamping block 32 in a direction sliding towards the storage cylinder 20.

[0034] Further, in this embodiment, a handle 36 is provided at the end of the clamping block 32 facing away from the storage cylinder 20. When the storage cylinder 20 needs to be replaced, grab the handle 36 with your hand and pull the clamping block 32 out in the reverse direction to disengage the clamping block 32 from the card slot 23, which is simple to operate. Of course, in other embodiments, a structure such as a pull rope or a pull ring can also be used to replace the handle 36, or a structure without the handle 36 can be adopted, etc.

[0035] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the quick-release component 30 further includes a second elastic member 35, and the second elastic member 35 acts on the stepped pin 34 to drive the stepped pin to move within the pin hole. By pressing or releasing the stepped pin 34, the stepped pin 34 can move within the pin holes 321 and 311, so that the limiting segments with different diameters (i.e., the first limiting segment 341 and the second limiting segment 342) cooperate with the clamping block 32 respectively. Specifically, the first limiting segment 341 is located at the upper end, the second limiting segment 342 is located at the lower end, the second elastic member 35 is a spring, which is arranged at the lower end of the stepped pin 34 and applies an upward elastic force to the stepped pin 34. When the clamping block 32 is pulled out in the reverse direction and disengaged from the card slot 23, the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32 corresponds to the second limiting segment 342, and under the elastic force of the second elastic member 35, it moves upward to the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32, and the clamping block 32 is blocked by the second limiting segment 342, and then remains in the position disengaged from the card slot 23, as Figure 5 , Figure 6 shown. When it is necessary to perform clamping, press the stepped pin 34 to move the stepped pin 34 downward, the second limiting segment 342 disengages from the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32, the first limiting segment 341 corresponds to the pin hole 321 of the clamping block 32, and the diameter of the first limiting segment 341 is small, which allows the clamping block 32 to move a certain distance in the direction of the storage cylinder 20, so that the clamping block 32 can be inserted into the card slot 23, and then the storage cylinder 20 is jointly clamped under the cooperation of the two quick-release components 30. Through the automatic drive of the second elastic member 35, the operation is simple. Of course, in other embodiments, the structure of the second elastic member 35 may not be adopted, and the position of the stepped pin can be switched by manual plugging and unplugging throughout the process.

[0036] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the storage cylinder 20 includes a cylinder body and a base 22. The cylinder body has a long-strip-shaped storage cavity 202 and an inlet 201 and an outlet (not shown) located at both ends of the storage cavity 202 and communicating with the storage cavity 202. The outlet of the cylinder body is fixedly connected to the base 22. A lateral discharge port 203 communicating with the outlet of the cylinder body is opened on the base 22, and the card slot 23 is opened on the base 22. When placed, the storage cavity 202 is vertically arranged, the inlet 201 faces upward as the feed port, the outlet and the base 22 connected to the outlet face downward, and the base 22 is connected to the machine base 10, that is, the bottom of the base 22 is the first end defined above. The thin sheet part 1 is placed into the storage cavity 202 from the inlet 201 of the storage cylinder 20, and the thin sheet part 1 automatically falls by its own gravity and is stacked. Since the outlet is blocked by the base 22, the thin sheet part 1 can only be taken out from the lateral discharge port 203. Therefore, the thin sheet part 1 can be well stored in the storage cavity 202; when it is necessary to take it out, the thin sheet part 1 can be taken out laterally from the lateral discharge port 203 by an external force, which can well store the thin sheet part 1 and is also convenient for taking out and using.

[0037] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the base 22 is also provided with a lateral push port (not shown) that is opposite to and intersecting the lateral discharge port 203, and the machine base 10 is also provided with a push device, which corresponds to the lateral push port of the storage barrel 20. The push head of the push device enters from the lateral push port, pushes the sheet part 1 to be discharged from the lateral discharge port 203, and facilitates the discharge. Specifically, the structure of the push device is the prior art, such as a structure driven by a cylinder, etc.

[0038] Further, in the present embodiment, the barrel comprises two oppositely arranged long strip guard plates 211 and a reinforcing plate 212 fixedly connected to the two guard plates 211, the two guard plates 211 together constitute the storage chamber 202, and the two end openings of the two guard plates 211 form the inlet 201 and the outlet. The structure is simple, and there is a spacing between the two guard plates 211, so that the storage chamber 202 is hollowed out, the storage status in the storage chamber 202 can be observed intuitively, and it is also convenient to manually adjust when the material is not placed in the correct position. The above-mentioned elongated barrel structure not only takes into account miniaturization and as much material as possible, but also ensures the strength and rigidity of the storage barrel 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the structure of the barrel is not limited to this, and a circumferentially closed cylindrical structure or the like can also be directly adopted.

[0039] More specifically, the inner wall of one of the guard plates 211 has a limiting rib 2111 that protrudes inward and extends along the length direction of the guard plate 211. The arrangement of the limiting rib 2111 structure makes the storage cavity 202 asymmetric, so that the thin-film part 1 can only be loaded in a fixed orientation, which can effectively maintain the unity of the thin-film part 1.

[0040] Further, in this embodiment, the base 22 of the storage barrel 20 is connected to the machine base 10, and a plurality of positioning holes 221 are opened on the end of the base 22 in the circumferential direction, which are asymmetric. In this specific embodiment, there are three positioning holes 221, and the diameters of the holes are also inconsistent, one large and two small. The machine base 10 is provided with a positioning column (not shown) that matches the positioning hole 221. The positioning hole 221 of the storage barrel 20 is inserted and matched on the positioning column of the machine base 10 to prevent the lateral discharge port 203 from being misoriented. Of course, in other embodiments, the positioning of the storage barrel 20 is not limited to this, and other methods can also be used for circumferential positioning.

[0041] Further, in this embodiment, the machine base 10 includes a machine body 11, a rotary motor (not shown), and a turntable 12. The rotary motor is disposed on the machine body 11. The turntable 12 is horizontally disposed and connected to the rotating shaft of the rotary motor. A plurality of mounting seats are provided and evenly distributed on the turntable 12. In this specific embodiment, there are four mounting seats, which can assemble four storage cylinders 20. Through the rotation of the turntable 12, the four storage cylinders 20 can be sequentially aligned with the working stations for operation, and other stations are used for loading and unloading, so as to achieve uninterrupted operation.

[0042] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and details may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A thin sheet storage mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a machine base and a material storage cylinder. A clamping groove is provided on a pair of opposite outer sides of the material storage cylinder; an installation base is provided on the machine base. The installation base includes two quick-release components arranged oppositely. The material storage cylinder is arranged on the machine base between the two quick-release components. Each quick-release component includes a fixed block, a clamping block, a first elastic member, and a stepped pin. The fixed block is fixed on the machine base. The clamping block is slidably arranged on the fixed block. The first elastic member applies a force to the clamping block to slide it in the direction of the material storage cylinder, so that the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove. Corresponding pin holes are provided on the clamping block and the fixed block. The stepped pin has at least two limiting sections with different diameters. The stepped pin is inserted into the pin holes, and the movement amount of the clamping block in the direction of the material storage cylinder is restricted by the limiting sections with different diameters corresponding to the pin holes of the clamping block respectively, so as to control the state of the clamping block to keep inserted into or disengaged from the clamping groove of the material storage cylinder.

2. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: Define the end of the material storage cylinder cooperating with the machine base as the first end. The clamping groove of the material storage cylinder has a first inclined surface that inclines outward in the direction of the first end. The clamping block has a second inclined surface adapted to the first inclined surface. When the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove of the material storage cylinder, the second inclined surface of the clamping block abuts against the first inclined surface of the clamping groove.

3. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: There are two first elastic members, which respectively act on both side ends of the clamping block.

4. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release component further includes a second elastic member, which acts on the stepped pin to drive the stepped pin to move in the pin hole.

5. The sheet material storage mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The material storage cylinder includes a cylinder body and a base. The cylinder body has a long-strip-shaped material storage cavity and an inlet and an outlet located at both ends of the material storage cavity and communicating with the material storage cavity. The outlet of the cylinder body is fixedly connected to the base. A lateral discharge port communicating with the outlet of the cylinder body is provided on the base. The clamping groove is provided on the base.

6. The sheet material storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cylinder body includes two oppositely arranged long-strip-shaped guard plates and a reinforcing plate fixedly connecting the two guard plates. The two guard plates jointly form the material storage cavity. The open ends at both ends of the two guard plates form the inlet and the outlet.

7. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The inner wall of one of the guard plates has a limiting rib protruding inward and extending along the length direction of the guard plate.

8. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: A lateral pushing port opposite to and communicating with the lateral discharge port is further provided on the base. A pushing device is further provided on the machine base, and the pushing device corresponds to the lateral pushing port of the material storage cylinder.

9. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The base of the material storage cylinder is connected to the machine base. A plurality of positioning holes that are asymmetric in the circumferential direction are provided at the end of the base. A positioning column cooperating with the positioning holes is provided on the machine base. The positioning holes of the material storage cylinder are inserted and fitted on the positioning columns of the machine base.

10. The thin sheet storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine base includes a machine body, a rotating motor, and a turntable. The rotating motor is arranged on the machine body. The turntable is horizontally arranged and connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating motor. A plurality of installation bases are provided and evenly distributed on the turntable.

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