Front end material taking and distributing device of linear feeder
By combining the optical fiber for material arrival detection with the downward pressure cylinder, the problem of difficult separation of products connected end-to-end in a linear feeder is solved, achieving efficient product separation and improving material distribution efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202011414961.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-12-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-12-07
AI Technical Summary
Existing linear feeders often result in products being connected end-to-end when being fed out, making separation difficult and inefficient.
The design employs a combination of a through-beam optical fiber for material placement detection and a pressing cylinder. The through-beam optical fiber detects the product position, while the pressing cylinder moves the detection slider and front baffle downwards. The pressing block holds down the second product, and the gripper removes the first product. The front baffle and pressing block work together to achieve effective separation of the products.
This achieves efficient product separation, improves material sorting efficiency, and reduces manpower consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of linear feeder technology, and more specifically, relates to a material picking and distributing device at the front end of a linear feeder. Background Technology
[0002] A linear feeder is an auxiliary device for automatic assembly machinery. It can arrange various electronic products in an orderly manner. By working with a vibratory feeder, electronic products can be produced automatically together with automatic assembly equipment. After the vibratory feeder transports the products to the linear feeder, the products need to be separated from the feeder.
[0003] Based on the above, when the existing linear feeder delivers the product, the product will flow out with the head and tail connected. If the product needs to be taken out directly in front of the feeder, it is difficult to separate the head and tail connected products, which is not only laborious, but also affects the product sorting efficiency.
[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided a front-end material picking and distributing device for a linear feeder, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a front-end material picking and distributing device for a linear feeder, which solves the problem that when the existing linear feeder feeds out products, the products will flow out with the head and tail connected. If the products are to be taken out directly in front of the feeder, it is difficult to separate the products with the head and tail connected, which is not only laborious, but also affects the material distribution efficiency.
[0006] The purpose and effect of this invention for a front-end material handling and distribution device for a linear feeder are achieved by the following specific technical means: A front-end material handling and distribution device for a linear feeder includes a base; the base has a set of oval holes for easy installation of fixing bolts, and a vibrating plate is provided on the base, with a linear feeder on the vibrating plate; two support seats are symmetrically installed on the base, and a pressing cylinder is installed on the support seat; an end cover is provided on the support seat, and two circular holes for the pressing cylinder are provided on the fixed end cover, the pressing cylinder passing through the end cover and fixedly connected to the detection slider; a penetrating material arrival detection optical fiber is provided on the detection slider, and a pressing block is provided above the detection slider.
[0007] Furthermore, the support base is L-shaped, and a support block is provided on the support base, which is connected to the downward pressure cylinder.
[0008] Furthermore, the detection slider includes a front baffle, the detection slider has a T-structure, and a rectangular front baffle is provided on the detection slider.
[0009] Furthermore, two circular holes are symmetrically opened on the front baffle, and the front baffle and the product on the linear feeder are aligned.
[0010] Furthermore, the bottom of the pressing block is provided with a rectangular protrusion, and the linear feeder has a groove that matches the protrusion.
[0011] Compared with existing technologies, this invention has the following advantages: The invention utilizes a material arrival detection optical fiber, which effectively detects the product at the bottom of the slider. The downward-pressing cylinder, upon receiving information, moves downward, simultaneously driving the detection slider, front baffle, and pressing block downwards. This allows the detection slider to clear the position of the first product, and the pressing block, moving downwards, presses down on the second product on the linear feeder, facilitating the gripper's removal of the first product. The pressing block and front baffle work together to effectively separate the products. Furthermore, the downward-pressing cylinder, after the first product is removed, resets, and the pressing block, front baffle, and detection slider rise simultaneously, allowing the product to continue flowing into the front baffle, completing a single cycle of product removal. The front baffle effectively limits and blocks the product. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the axial structure of the main body of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 2 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram.
[0014] Figure 3 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the right-side structure.
[0015] Figure 4 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rear view structure.
[0016] Figure 5 This is the present invention. Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A.
[0017] Figure 6 This is the present invention. Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point B.
[0018] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:
[0019] 1-Base; 2-Vibrating plate; 3-Linear feeder; 4-Support base; 5-Pressing cylinder; 6-Detection slider; 601-Front baffle; 7-Film arrival detection optical fiber; 8-Pressure block. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention.
[0021] Example
[0022] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 As shown: This invention provides a material handling and distribution device at the front end of a linear feeder, including a base 1; the base 1 has a set of oval holes for easy installation of fixing bolts, and a vibrating plate 2 is provided on the base 1, and a linear feeder 3 is provided on the vibrating plate 2; two support seats 4 are symmetrically installed on the base 1, and a pressing cylinder 5 is installed on the support seat 4; the support seat 4 has an end cover, and two circular holes for the pressing cylinder 5 are provided on the end cover, and the pressing cylinder 5 passes through the end cover and is fixedly connected to the detection slider 6; the detection slider 6 has a penetrating material arrival detection optical fiber 7, and a pressing block 8 is provided above the detection slider 6.
[0023] The support base 4 is L-shaped and has a support block on it. The support block is connected to the pressing cylinder 5. When in use, the support base 4 and the support block work together to support and fix the pressing cylinder 5.
[0024] The detection slider 6 includes a front baffle 601. The detection slider 6 has a T-structure and a rectangular front baffle 601. When in use, when the pressing cylinder 5 moves downward, the pressing cylinder 5 drives the detection slider 6 and the front baffle 601 to move downward at the same time, so that the detection slider 6 makes room for the first product. The pressing cylinder 5 and the detection slider 6 cooperate to facilitate the removal of the first product.
[0025] The front baffle 601 has two symmetrical circular holes, and the front baffle 601 and the product on the linear feeder 3 are aligned. In use, the front baffle 601 acts as a product blocking device. After the first product is taken out, the pressure cylinder 5, the pressure block 8, the front baffle 601 and the detection slider 6 rise simultaneously, and the product continues to flow into the baffle, completing a single cycle.
[0026] The bottom of the pressing block 8 has a rectangular protrusion, and the linear feeder 3 has a groove that fits the protrusion. When in use, the pressing block 8 moves downward and presses the second product on the linear feeder 3, making it easier for the gripper to take out the first product. The protrusion at the bottom of the pressing block 8 makes the second product more firmly pressed.
[0027] The specific usage and function of this embodiment are as follows:
[0028] In use, the invention is first fixed to a flat surface by the base 1, and then the product to be processed is placed on the vibrating plate 2. The vibrating plate 2 then transports the product to the linear feeder 3. When the product passes the bottom of the detection slider 6, the material arrival detection optical fiber 7 receives information. At this time, the pressing cylinder 5 receives the information and moves downward. The front baffle 601 blocks the product. When the pressing cylinder 5 moves downward, it drives the detection slider 6 and the front baffle 601 to move downward at the same time, so that the detection slider 6 makes room for the first product. The pressing cylinder 5 and the detection slider 6 cooperate to facilitate the removal of the first product. When the pressing block 8 moves downward, it will press down the second product on the linear feeder 3. The pressing block 8 and the front baffle 601 cooperate to effectively separate the product. The gripper removes the first product. After the first product is removed, the pressing cylinder 5 resets, the pressing block 8, the front baffle 601 and the detection slider 6 rise simultaneously, and the product continues to flow into the front baffle 601, completing a single cycle.
[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical application of the invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the invention and to design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.
Claims
1. A linear feeder front end material taking and distributing device, characterized by: Including base (1), the base (1) is equipped with a group of waist round hole that installs conveniently fixed bolt, and the base (1) is equipped with a vibration disc (2), and the vibration disc (2) is equipped with linear feeder (3);The base (1) is installed with two support seat (4) symmetry, and the support seat (4) is installed with the lower pressure cylinder (5);The support seat (4) is equipped with an end cover, and the end cover is equipped with two circular holes corresponding with the lower pressure cylinder (5), and the lower pressure cylinder (5) is connected with detection slider (6) fixedly through the end cover;The detection slider (6) is equipped with a penetrating material to the position detection pair of optical fiber (7), and the upper position of detection slider (6) is equipped with a pressing block (8);The support seat (4) is L-shaped, and the support seat (4) is equipped with a support block, and the support block is connected with the lower pressure cylinder (5);The detection slider (6) includes front baffle (601), and the detection slider (6) is T structure, and the detection slider (6) is equipped with a rectangular front baffle (601);The front baffle (601) is equipped with two circular holes symmetry, and the product on the front baffle (601) and linear feeder (3) is opposite positive;The bottom of pressing block (8) is equipped with a rectangular protrusion, and the linear feeder (3) is equipped with a groove that is consistent with the protrusion.
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