An automated transfer device and transfer method for metal powder

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automated transfer device and a transfer method for metal powder, including a pair of guide rails and a transport box. A chute matching the pair of guide rails is provided at the bottom of the transport box, and the transport box is assembled on the pair of guide rails. The interior of the transport box has a material lifting structure, the end of the transport box has a shielding structure, the bottom of the transport box has a moving structure, the side wall of the transport box has a power supply structure, the front end of the transport box has a hidden ranging structure, and a positioning structure is provided at the front end of the transport box. The beneficial effect of the present invention is that this technical solution realizes the transfer of metal powder through an automated transfer device, avoiding the problem of continuous manual transportation, thereby ensuring that the material will not scatter during the transfer process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of metal powder processing, and in particular to an automatic transfer device and transfer method for metal powder. Background Art

[0002] Metal powder refers to a group of metal particles with a size less than 1 mm. It includes single metal powder, alloy powder, and certain refractory compound powders with metallic properties, and is the main raw material for powder metallurgy.

[0003] Generally, elemental metals are silver-white. When metals are under certain conditions, they are black powders. Most metal powders are black.

[0004] The process of metal powder processing requires multiple processing steps. There is a certain distance between general processing equipment. If only manually using tools for transfer, it will lead to low processing efficiency and easy spillage. Moreover, the cost of metal powder is relatively high and it is difficult to collect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above problems and design an automatic transfer device and transfer method for metal powder.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is an automatic transfer device and transfer method for metal powder, including a pair of guide rails and a transport box. A chute matching the pair of guide rails is provided at the bottom of the transport box, and the transport box is assembled on the pair of guide rails. The interior of the transport box has a material lifting structure, the end of the transport box has a shielding structure, the bottom of the transport box has a moving structure, the side wall of the transport box has a power supply structure, the front end of the transport box has a hidden distance measuring structure, and a positioning structure is provided at the front end of the transport box;

[0007] The moving structure includes: a lifting motor, a bearing plate, a driving frame, a driving sprocket, a driving motor, a driven sprocket, a sprocket shaft, and a pulley;

[0008] The interior of the transport box has a cavity. The lifting motor is arranged at the end face of the cavity, the bearing plate is connected to the driving end of the lifting motor, the driving frame is located on the bearing plate, the driving frame is arranged on the bearing plate, the sprocket shaft is inserted into the driving frame, the driven wheel and the pulley are assembled on the sprocket shaft, the driving motor is located on the outer wall of the driving frame and its driving end is connected to the driving sprocket, a chain is sleeved between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, and a first strip-shaped slideway is arranged between the pair of guide rails.

[0009] Preferably, the moving structure includes: a second strip-shaped slideway, a pair of flipping frames, a pair of flipping motors, a pair of flipping shafts, a pair of wheel body motors, and a pair of friction wheels;

[0010] The interior of the transport box has two mounting beams. The second strip-shaped slideway is arranged between a pair of guide rails. Friction wheel engagement ports are provided on the left and right side walls of the second slideway. A pair of turning frames are arranged on the two mounting beams. The turning frames are arranged on the mounting beams. The turning motor is located on the turning frame. The turning shaft is connected to the wheel body motor, and the friction wheel is connected to the turning shaft.

[0011] Preferably, the moving structure includes: a pair of guide columns, a linear module translation table, a moving table, a pair of rollers, a pair of roller motors, and a pair of motor mounts;

[0012] The linear module translation table is parallel to the pair of guide columns. A part of the moving table is sleeved on the pair of guide columns. The moving end of the linear module translation table is connected to the bottom of the moving table. The pair of roller motors are connected to the bottom of the moving table through a pair of motor mounts. The driving ends of the pair of roller motors are connected to the pair of rollers. A third strip-shaped slideway is arranged between the pair of guide rails, and roller engagement grooves are provided on the left and right wall surfaces. The pair of rollers can engage with the roller engagement grooves.

[0013] Preferably, the material lifting structure includes: four guide rods, a material bin, and a pair of electric push rods;

[0014] The four guide rods are vertically installed in the transport box. Guide sleeves are provided on the four wall surfaces of the material bin, and the guide sleeves are sleeved on the four guide rods. The pair of electric push rods are arranged in the transport box, and the telescopic ends of the pair of electric push rods are connected to the bottom of the material bin.

[0015] Preferably, the shielding structure includes: a motor mounting plate, a first gear, a first rack, a first motor, and a shielding plate;

[0016] One end of the transport box has an opening, and sliding grooves are provided on the opposite wall surfaces of the opening. The shielding plate is inserted into the sliding grooves. The first rack is fixed on the outer wall of the shielding plate. The motor mounting plate is located on the transport box and on one side of the opening. The first gear is connected to the driving end of the first motor, and the first motor is fixed on the motor mounting plate.

[0017] Preferably, the power supply structure includes: a battery installation bin, a storage battery, a switch door, and a rotating shaft;

[0018] The battery installation bin is fixed to the outer wall of the transport box. The outer wall of the battery installation bin has an opening. The rotating shaft is inserted into the outer wall opening. The switch door is sleeved on the rotating shaft. The storage battery is arranged in the battery installation bin.

[0019] Preferably, the hidden distance measuring structure includes: a mounting block, a distance measuring instrument, a cover plate, a second gear, and a second rack.

[0020] Preferably, the positioning structure includes: a mounting box, a telescopic motor, a pair of telescopic rods, a lifting plate, and a positioning block;

[0021] An embedding opening is formed at the bottom of the transport box. The telescopic motor is arranged inside the mounting box. A pair of telescopic rods are arranged in the mounting box. The lifting plate is connected between the telescopic motor and the pair of telescopic rods. The positioning block is arranged on the lifting plate. A positioning groove can be arranged between the pair of tracks, and the positioning block can be inserted into the positioning groove.

[0022] Preferably, a stabilizing frame for fixing the telescopic motor is arranged between the telescopic motor and the mounting box.

[0023] A method for transporting metal powder includes the following steps:

[0024] S1: Control the shielding structure to open. Manually load the metal powder raw material into the material bin inside the material lifting structure. After loading, control the shielding structure to close;

[0025] S2: Control the power supply structure to supply power to the moving structure. The moving structure at the bottom of the transport box can move on a pair of guide rails and move to the vicinity of the corresponding processing equipment. During the movement, distance control detection is performed through the hidden distance measuring structure on the transport box;

[0026] S3: After reaching the designated position, control the shielding structure to open again. Position the transport box by the positioning structure, and then control the lifting structure to lift the material bin, and manually perform the operation of taking the material.

[0027] An automatic metal powder transfer device and a transfer method made by using the technical solution of the present invention. This technical solution realizes the transfer work of metal powder through an automatic transfer device, avoids the problem of continuous manual transportation, thereby ensuring that the material will not be scattered during the transfer process, and effectively solves the technical problems mentioned in the background technology that the metal powder processing process requires multiple processing steps, and there is a certain distance between general processing equipment. If only manually using tools for transfer, it will lead to low processing efficiency and easy spilling, and the metal powder has a relatively high cost and is difficult to collect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an automatic metal powder transfer device and a transfer method of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 It is a partially enlarged schematic structural diagram of an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a partially enlarged schematic structural diagram of an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 It is a partially enlarged schematic structural diagram of an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 8 It is a partially enlarged schematic structural diagram of an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 9 It is a partially enlarged schematic structural diagram of an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder according to the present invention;

[0037] In the figure, 1. Guide rail; 2. Transport box; 3. Lifting motor; 4. Bearing plate; 5. Driving frame; 6. Driving sprocket; 7. Driving motor; 8. Driven sprocket; 9. Sprocket shaft; 10. Pulley; 11. Second strip-shaped slideway; 12. Flipping frame; 13. Flipping motor; 14. Flipping shaft; 15. Wheel body motor; 16. Friction wheel; 17. Guide post; 18. Linear module translation table; 19. Moving table; 20. Roller; 21. Roller motor; 22. Motor mounting frame; 23. Guide rod; 24. Material bin; 25. Electric push rod; 26. Motor mounting plate; 27. First gear; 28. First rack; 29. First motor; 30. Baffle; 31. Battery installation bin; 32. Storage battery; 33. Switch door; 34. Rotating shaft; 35. Installation block; 36. Rangefinder; 37. Cover plate; 38. Second gear; 39. Second rack; 40. Installation box; 41. Telescopic motor; 42. Telescopic rod; 43. Lifting plate; 44. Positioning block; 45. Stabilizing frame; 46. First strip-shaped slideway; 47. Third strip-shaped slideway. Detailed implementation manners

[0038] The present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. As Figures 1-9 shown, an automatic transfer device and a transfer method for a metal powder.

[0039] Embodiment 1

[0040] An automatic transfer device for metal powder includes a pair of guide rails 1 and a transport box 2. It is characterized in that a chute matching the pair of guide rails 1 is provided at the bottom of the transport box 2, the transport box 2 is assembled on the pair of guide rails 1, a material lifting structure is provided inside the transport box 2, a shielding structure is provided at the end of the transport box 2, a moving structure is provided at the bottom of the transport box 2, a power supply structure is provided on the side wall of the transport box 2, a hidden ranging structure is provided at the front end of the transport box 2, and a positioning structure is provided at the front end of the transport box 2;

[0041] It should be noted that, control the shielding structure to open, manually load the metal powder raw material into the material bin 24 inside the material lifting structure. After the loading is completed, control the shielding structure to close; control the power supply structure to supply power to the moving structure. The moving structure at the bottom of the transport box 2 can move on the pair of guide rails 1 and move to the vicinity of the corresponding processing equipment. When moving, the hidden ranging structure on the transport box 2 is used for distance control detection; after reaching the designated position, control the shielding structure to open again, position the transport box 2 by the positioning structure, and then control the lifting structure to lift the material bin 24, and manually perform the operation of taking the material.

[0042] Specifically, the moving structure includes: a lifting motor 3, a bearing plate 4, a driving frame 5, a driving sprocket 6, a driving motor 7, a driven sprocket 8, a sprocket shaft 9 and a pulley 10;

[0043] There is a cavity inside the transport box 2. The lifting motor 3 is arranged at the end face of the cavity. The bearing plate 4 is connected to the driving end of the lifting motor 3. The driving frame 5 is located on the bearing plate 4. The driving frame 5 is arranged on the bearing plate 4. The sprocket shaft 9 is inserted into the driving frame 5. The driven wheel and the pulley 10 are assembled on the sprocket shaft 9. The driving motor 7 is located on the outer wall of the driving frame 5 and its driving end is connected to the driving sprocket 6. A chain is sleeved between the driving sprocket 6 and the driven sprocket 8. A first strip-shaped slideway 46 is arranged between the pair of guide rails 1.

[0044] It should be noted that when the transport box 2 needs to be moved, the lifting motor 3 will push the bearing plate 4 to descend. The bearing plate 4 drives the driving frame 5 to descend, so that the pulley 10 meshes with the first strip-shaped slideway 46. Then control the driving motor 7 to drive the driving sprocket 6. The driving sprocket 6 will drive the driven sprocket 8 through the chain, making the driven sprocket 8 drive the pulley 10 to rotate. Thus, after the pulley 10 meshes with the first strip-shaped slideway 46, the transport box 2 moves.

[0045] Embodiment 2

[0046] The moving structure includes: a second strip-shaped slideway 11, a pair of flipping frames 12, a pair of flipping motors 13, a pair of flipping shafts 14, a pair of wheel body motors 15, a pair of friction wheels 16;

[0047] Inside the transport box 2, there are two mounting beams. The second strip-shaped slideway 11 is arranged between a pair of guide rails 1. The left and right side walls of the second slideway are provided with friction wheel 16 meshing ports. A pair of turning frames 12 are arranged on the two mounting beams. The turning frames 12 are arranged on the mounting beams. The turning motor 13 is located on the turning frames 12. The turning shaft 14 is connected to the wheel body motor 15, and the friction wheel 16 is connected to the turning shaft 14.

[0048] It should be noted that when it is necessary to move the transport box 2, control a pair of turning motors 13 to drive a pair of turning shafts 14, and a pair of wheel body motors 15 will drive a pair of friction wheels 16 to contact the friction wheel 16 meshing ports on the second strip-shaped slideway 11. Subsequently, control the wheel body motors 15 to drive a pair of friction wheels 16, so as to move the transport box 2.

[0049] Embodiment 3

[0050] The moving structure includes: a pair of guide columns 17, a linear module translation table 18, a moving table 19, a pair of rollers 20, a pair of roller 20 motors, and a pair of motor brackets 22;

[0051] The linear module translation table 18 is parallel to a pair of guide columns 17. A part of the moving table 19 is sleeved on the pair of guide columns 17. The moving end of the linear module translation table 18 is connected to the bottom of the moving table 19. The driving ends of a pair of roller 20 motors are connected to a pair of rollers 20. There is a third strip-shaped slideway 47 between the pair of guide rails 1, and the left and right wall surfaces of the third strip-shaped slideway are provided with roller 20 meshing grooves. A pair of rollers 20 can be meshed with the roller 20 meshing grooves.

[0052] It should be noted that when it is necessary to transport the transport box 2, control the moving end of the linear module translation table 18 to drive the moving table 19 to move. The moving table 19 will drive a pair of roller 20 motors on the pair of motor brackets 22 to move, so that the rollers 20 at the bottom of the pair of roller 20 motors are meshed with the roller 20 meshing grooves on the left and right wall surfaces of the third strip-shaped slideway 47. When the rollers 20 are driven by a pair of roller 20 motors, the transport box 2 can be moved.

[0053] Specifically, the material lifting structure includes: four guide rods 23, a material bin 24, and a pair of electric push rods 25;

[0054] The four guide rods 23 are vertically installed in the transport box 2. Guide sleeves are provided on the four wall surfaces of the material bin 24, and the guide sleeves are sleeved on the four guide rods 23. A pair of electric push rods 25 are arranged in the transport box 2, and the telescopic ends of the pair of electric push rods 25 are connected to the bottom of the material bin 24.

[0055] It should be noted that in the above, when it is necessary to lift or lower the material bin 24, a pair of electric push rods 25 are controlled to push the material bin 24 upward. The four side walls of the material bin 24 are movably connected to four guide rods 23 through guide sleeves to assist the material bin 24 in rising or falling.

[0056] Specifically, the shielding structure includes: a motor mounting plate 26, a first gear 27, a first rack 28, a first motor 29, and a shielding plate 30;

[0057] The end of the transport box 2 has an opening, and sliding grooves are provided on the opposite side walls of the opening. The shielding plate 30 is inserted into the sliding grooves. The first rack 28 is fixed on the outer wall of the shielding plate 30. The motor mounting plate 26 is located on the transport box 2 and on one side of the opening. The first gear 27 is connected to the driving end of the first motor 29, and the first motor 29 is fixed on the motor mounting plate 26.

[0058] It should be noted that in the above, the first motor 29 on the motor mounting drives the first gear 27 to rotate. The first gear 27 meshes with the first rack 28, and the first rack 28 is located on the shielding plate 30. Therefore, the shielding plate 30 is moved to achieve opening and closing.

[0059] Specifically, the power supply structure includes: a battery installation bin 31, a storage battery 32, a switch door 33, and a rotating shaft 34;

[0060] The battery installation bin 31 is fixed to the outer wall of the transport box 2. The outer wall of the battery installation bin 31 has an opening. The rotating shaft 34 is inserted into the outer wall opening. The switch door 33 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 34, and the storage battery 32 is arranged in the battery installation bin 31.

[0061] It should be noted that the storage battery 32 inside the battery installation bin 31 can be used to supply power to the electrical components in this technical solution. When it is necessary to charge the storage battery 32, the switch door 33 can be controlled to open and close.

[0062] Specifically, the hidden distance measuring structure includes: a mounting block 35, a distance measuring instrument 36, a cover plate 37, a second gear 38, and a second rack 39;

[0063] The mounting block is embedded in the front part of the transport box. The distance measuring instrument is fixed on the mounting block. The cover plate is movably installed in the front part of the transport box and in front of the mounting block. The second rack is connected to the cover plate. The second gear is installed above the transport box, and there is a torque motor on the second gear. The second gear meshes with the second rack.

[0064] As a preferred solution, furthermore, the positioning structure includes: a mounting box 40, a telescopic motor 41, a pair of telescopic rods 42, a lifting plate 43, and a positioning block 44;

[0065] Specifically, an embedding opening is provided at the bottom of the transport box 2. The telescopic motor 41 is arranged inside the installation box 40. A pair of telescopic rods 42 are arranged in the installation box 40. The lifting plate 43 is connected between the telescopic motor 41 and the pair of telescopic rods 42. The positioning block 44 is arranged on the lifting plate 43. A positioning groove can be arranged between the pair of rails, and the positioning block 44 can be inserted into the positioning groove.

[0066] It should be noted that in the above, when the transport box 2 reaches a certain position, the telescopic motor 41 is controlled to push the lifting plate 43 to lift and lower. The pair of telescopic rods 42 assist the lifting plate 43 to lift and lower. The positioning block 44 is fixed between the pair of guide rails 1 and is located at the place where the transport box 2 needs to stop. When the lifting plate 43 descends, the positioning block 44 will be inserted into the positioning groove, thereby realizing positioning.

[0067] As a preferred solution, further, a stabilizing frame 45 for fixing the telescopic motor 41 is arranged between the telescopic motor 41 and the installation box 40.

[0068] Embodiment 4

[0069] A method for transporting metal powder includes the following steps:

[0070] S1: Control the shielding structure to open. Manually load the metal powder raw material into the material bin 24 inside the material lifting structure. After loading, control the shielding structure to close;

[0071] S2: Control the power supply structure to supply power to the moving structure. The moving structure at the bottom of the transport box 2 can move on the pair of guide rails 1 and move to the vicinity of the corresponding processing equipment. When moving, distance control detection is performed through the hidden distance measuring structure on the transport box 2;

[0072] S3: After reaching the designated position, control the shielding structure to open again. Position the transport box 2 by the positioning structure, and then control the lifting structure to lift the material bin 24, and manually perform the operation of taking the material.

[0073] The above technical solutions only reflect the preferred technical solutions of the technical solutions of the present invention. Some changes that may be made by those skilled in the art to some parts thereof all reflect the principles of the present invention and fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated transfer device for metal powder, comprising a pair of guide rails and a transport box. Characterized in that, a chute matching the pair of guide rails is provided at the bottom of the transport box, the transport box is assembled on the pair of guide rails, a material lifting structure is provided inside the transport box, a shielding structure is provided at the end of the transport box, a moving structure is provided at the bottom of the transport box, a power supply structure is provided on the side wall of the transport box, a hidden distance measuring structure is provided at the front end of the transport box, and a positioning structure is provided at the front end of the transport box; The moving structure includes: a lifting motor, a bearing plate, a driving frame, a driving sprocket, a driving motor, a driven sprocket, a sprocket shaft and a pulley; There is a cavity inside the transport box, the lifting motor is arranged at the end face of the cavity, the bearing plate is connected to the driving end of the lifting motor, the driving frame is located on the bearing plate, the driving frame is arranged on the bearing plate, the sprocket shaft is inserted into the driving frame, the driven wheel and the pulley are assembled on the sprocket shaft, the driving motor is located on the outer wall of the driving frame and the driving end is connected to the driving sprocket, a chain is sleeved between the driving sprocket and the driven sprocket, and a first strip-shaped slideway is arranged between the pair of guide rails; The material lifting structure includes: four guide rods, a material bin and a pair of electric push rods; The four guide rods are vertically installed in the transport box, guide sleeves are arranged on the four wall surfaces of the material bin, and the guide sleeves are sleeved on the four guide rods. The pair of electric push rods are arranged in the transport box, and the telescopic ends of the pair of electric push rods are connected to the bottom of the material bin; The shielding structure includes: a motor mounting plate, a first gear, a first rack, a first motor and a shielding plate; There is an opening at the end of the transport box, and sliding grooves are opened on the opposite wall surfaces of the opening. The shielding plate is inserted into the sliding grooves. The first rack is fixed on the outer wall of the shielding plate. The motor mounting plate is located on the transport box and on one side of the opening. The first gear is connected to the driving end of the first motor, and the first motor is fixed on the motor mounting plate; The power supply structure includes: a battery installation bin, a storage battery, a switch door and a rotating shaft; The battery installation bin is fixed on the outer wall of the transport box, the outer wall of the battery installation bin is open, the rotating shaft is inserted into the outer wall opening, the switch door is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the storage battery is arranged in the battery installation bin; The hidden distance measuring structure includes: a mounting block, a distance measuring instrument, a cover plate, a second gear and a second rack; The mounting block is embedded in the front end of the transport box, the distance measuring instrument is fixed on the mounting block, the cover plate is movably installed at the front end of the transport box and in front of the mounting block, the second rack is connected to the cover plate, the second gear is installed above the transport box, and there is a torque motor on the second gear. The second gear meshes with the second rack; The positioning structure includes: a mounting box, a telescopic motor, a pair of telescopic rods, a lifting plate and a positioning block; An embedded opening is provided at the bottom of the transport box, the telescopic motor is arranged inside the mounting box, a pair of telescopic rods are arranged in the mounting box, the lifting plate is connected between the telescopic motor and the pair of telescopic rods, the positioning block is arranged on the lifting plate, a positioning groove can be arranged between the pair of rails, and the positioning block can be inserted into the positioning groove.

2. An automated transfer device for metal powder as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, the moving structure includes: a second strip-shaped slideway, a pair of flipping frames, a pair of flipping motors, a pair of flipping shafts, a pair of wheel body motors, and a pair of friction wheels; there are two mounting beams inside the transport box, the second strip-shaped slideway is arranged between a pair of guide rails, friction wheel meshing ports are arranged on the left and right side walls of the second slideway, a pair of flipping frames are arranged on the two mounting beams, the flipping frames are arranged on the mounting beams, the flipping motors are located on the flipping frames, the flipping shafts are connected to the wheel body motors, and the friction wheels are connected to the flipping shafts.

3. An automated transfer device for metal powder as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, the moving structure includes: a pair of guide columns, a linear module translation table, a moving table, a pair of rollers, a pair of roller motors, and a pair of motor brackets; the linear module translation table is parallel to the pair of guide columns, a part of the moving table is sleeved on the pair of guide columns, the moving end of the linear module translation table is connected to the bottom of the moving table, a pair of roller motors are connected to the bottom of the moving table through a pair of motor brackets, the driving ends of the pair of roller motors are connected to the pair of rollers, a third strip-shaped slideway is arranged between the pair of guide rails, and roller meshing grooves are arranged on the left and right wall surfaces, and the pair of rollers can be meshed with the roller meshing grooves.

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