Automatic sponge feeding device

By designing the automatic sponge loading device, the automatic grasping and stacking of sponge blocks is achieved by using the moving mechanism and the grasping mechanism, the high labor intensity and position randomness caused by manual loading are solved, and the handling efficiency is improved.

CN112537634BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04FOSHAN JINGHUI FURNITURE ACCESSORIES CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202011472922.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-15
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-15

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the stacking and placement of sponge blocks mainly relies on manual feeding, resulting in high labor intensity, safety hazards and position randomness, and there is a potential risk of handling wrong products.

Method used

An automatic sponge loading device is designed, including a moving mechanism and a gripping mechanism, and the sliding assembly drives the gripping mechanism by driving the servo motor and a reduction motor to realize automatic gripping, stacking and placing the sponge block.

Benefits of technology

The automated stacking and placement of sponge blocks has been realized, 4-8 human labor has been liberated, the position deviation problem caused by manual placement has been solved, and the handling efficiency of the sponge mattress industry has been improved.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to an automatic sponge feeding device, comprising a first support, the first support is square and hollow, the top surfaces of both sides of the first support are symmetrically provided with first guide rails, a second support is provided above the first support, and first sliding components are provided on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support, and the first sliding component is connected with the first guide rail. Compared with the prior art, the stacking and placement of sponge blocks are mostly performed manually. The density of the sponge body is 20-40Kg / m 3 Manual handling of sponge blocks has high labor intensity and poses a safety hazard to workers. In addition, the position of the sponge body when placed manually is random, and there is a potential risk of carrying the wrong product. The present invention can liberate 4-8 human labor forces, solve the problem of position deviation caused by workers manually placing the sponge body, reduce the problem of low manual handling efficiency in the sponge mattress industry, and greatly facilitate the stacking and placement of sponges.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of sponge feeding, in particular to an automatic sponge feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Sponge is a porous material with good water absorption and can be used for cleaning items. In the process of industrial sponge production, sponge blocks need to be stacked and placed, but the existing placement method is mostly manual loading, and the density of the sponge is 20-40Kg / m 3 Manual handling of sponge blocks is labor-intensive and poses a safety hazard to workers. In addition, the position of the sponge is random when it is placed manually, and there is a potential risk of carrying the wrong product, which causes great inconvenience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic sponge feeding device to solve the problem that in the prior art, the stacking and placing of sponge blocks is mostly done manually. The density of the sponge is between 20-40Kg / m 3 Manual handling of sponge blocks is labor-intensive and poses a safety hazard to workers. In addition, the placement of sponge blocks during manual handling is random, and there is a potential risk of carrying the wrong product.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: an automatic sponge feeding device comprises a first support, the first support is square and hollow, first guide rails are symmetrically arranged on the top surfaces of both sides of the first support, a second support is arranged above the first support, first sliding components are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support, the first sliding component is matched and connected with the first guide rail, the first sliding component is connected with a servo motor, second guide rails are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support, the second guide rail is connected with the second support, the second guide rail is vertically distributed with the first guide rail, a moving mechanism is arranged between the two second guide rails, support rods are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the moving mechanism, second sliding components are arranged on both sides of the support rod, the second sliding component is matched and connected with the second guide rail, the second sliding component is connected with the servo motor, a carrier plate is arranged at the bottom of the moving mechanism, and a grabbing mechanism is arranged on the bottom surface of the carrier plate;

[0005] The driving mechanism that the present invention relates to a travelling car is a kind of mobile stage, and the travelling car of the present invention is that travelling car is connected with the travelling car of the present invention on the said travelling car base.

[0006] The grabbing mechanism includes a third support, the third support is fixedly connected to the carrier plate, grabbing cylinders are provided on both sides of the third support, the grabbing cylinders are connected to and drive a pricking needle, and the pricking needle is driven by the grabbing cylinder to pierce or retract along both sides of the third support, and a broken belt detection device is provided on the side wall of the elastic connecting piece.

[0007] Preferably, a workbench is provided below the first support, sponge blocks are stacked on the top surface of the workbench, four workbench are provided, and the four workbench are distributed in a rectangular shape.

[0008] Preferably, a loading station is provided below the first support, and a sponge block is placed on the top surface of the loading station.

[0009] Preferably, the loading station is arranged between the workstations and is located at the symmetrical center position of the four workstations.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of the gripping mechanisms are provided, and the plurality of the gripping mechanisms are arranged at equal intervals.

[0011] Preferably, a plurality of the first reels and the second reels are provided and are arranged at equal intervals, and the plurality of the first reels and the second reels are matched in pairs.

[0012] Preferably, a support rod is provided at the bottom of the first support, and a plurality of the support rods are provided, and the plurality of the support rods are distributed in a rectangular shape.

[0013] Preferably, a shell is provided on the top surface of the second support, and the shell and the second support are detachably connected.

[0014] The present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0015] By driving the first sliding assembly to move along the first guide rail, the displacement adjustment in the X-axis direction is performed, and then by driving the second sliding assembly to move along the second guide rail, the displacement adjustment in the Y-axis direction is performed, so that the moving mechanism moves to the top of the loading station, and then the reduction motor drives the grabbing mechanism to move to the sponge block position of the loading station, the grabbing cylinder drives the needle to extend and pierce the inside of the sponge block, and the reduction motor is driven in the reverse direction to drive the grabbing mechanism to move upward to a specified height, and then the displacement adjustment in the X-axis and Y-axis directions is performed, so that the grabbing mechanism moves to the top of the specified station, and the reduction motor is driven to drive the grabbing mechanism to move downward to the specified position, and the grabbing cylinder drives the needle to retract, release the sponge block, and stack it. Compared with the prior art, the stacking of sponge blocks is mostly performed by manual loading, and the sponge density is 20-40Kg / m 3 Manual handling of sponge blocks is labor-intensive and poses a safety hazard to workers. In addition, the position of the sponge is random when placed manually, and there is a potential risk of carrying the wrong product. This solution can free up 4-8 human laborers, solve the problem of position deviation caused by workers manually placing the sponge, improve the problem of low manual handling efficiency in the sponge mattress industry, and greatly facilitate the stacking of sponges. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 is a side view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 A top view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 4 It is the overall mechanism schematic diagram of the mobile mechanism;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a side view of the structure of the moving mechanism;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a rear view of the partial structure of the moving mechanism;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the grasping mechanism.

[0023] In the accompanying drawings: 1. first support; 2. second support; 3. first sliding assembly; 4. first guide rail; 5. moving mechanism; 51. lifting plate mounting seat; 52. elastic connecting piece; 53. reduction motor; 54. first reel; 55. second reel; 56. sling; 57. rotating shaft; 58. rotating wheel; 59. moving base; 6. support rod; 7. second sliding assembly; 8. second guide rail; 9. support rod; 10. work station; 11. loading station; 12. carrier plate; 13. grabbing mechanism; 131. third support; 132. grabbing cylinder; 133. needle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Example

[0026] See also Figure 1-7 The present invention provides a technical solution: an automatic sponge feeding device, comprising a first support 1, the first support 1 is square and hollow, and first guide rails 4 are symmetrically arranged on the top surfaces of both sides of the first support 1. Specifically, the first guide rails 4 are fixedly connected to the first support 1, a second support 2 is arranged above the first support 1, and first sliding components 3 are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support 2. Specifically, the first sliding component 3 is fixedly connected to the second support 2, and the first sliding component 3 is cooperatively connected to the first guide rail 4. Specifically, the first sliding component 3 is slidably connected to the first guide rail 4, and the first sliding component 3 is connected to a servo motor. Second guide rails 8 are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support 2, and the second guide rails 8 Connected with the second support 2, specifically, the second guide rail 8 is fixedly connected with the second support 2, the second guide rail 8 is vertically distributed with the first guide rail 4, a moving mechanism 5 is provided between the two second guide rails 8, and support rods 6 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the moving mechanism 5, specifically, the support rods 6 are fixedly connected with the moving mechanism 5, and second sliding components 7 are provided on both sides of the support rods 6, specifically, the second sliding component 7 is fixedly connected with the support rods 6, the second sliding component 7 is cooperatively connected with the second guide rail 8, specifically, the second sliding component 7 is slidably connected with the second guide rail 8, and the second sliding component 7 is connected with a servo motor, a carrier plate 12 is provided at the bottom of the moving mechanism 5, and a gripping mechanism 13 is provided on the bottom surface of the carrier plate 12;

[0027] The moving mechanism 5 includes a moving base 59, which is arranged in a hollow frame shape. The moving base 59 is connected to the support rod 6, and is mounted on the second guide rail 8 through the support rod 6 and the second sliding assembly 7. Specifically, the support rod 6 is fixedly connected to the moving base 59, and a reduction motor 53 is arranged inside the moving base 59. Specifically, the reduction motor 53 is fixedly connected to the moving base 59, and a driving wheel is arranged at the output end of the reduction motor 53. Specifically, the driving wheel is fixedly connected to the output end of the reduction motor 53. A first reel 54 is arranged on one side of the reduction motor 53, and a rotating shaft 57 is passed through the first reel 54. Specifically, the first reel 54 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 57, and the rotating shaft 57 is rotatably connected to both sides of the moving base 59. The rotating shaft 5 A rotating wheel 58 is sleeved on one end of the first reel 54. Specifically, the rotating wheel 58 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 57. The rotating wheel 58 is connected to the driving wheel at the output end of the reduction motor 53 through a belt. A second reel 55 is provided above the first reel 54. The second reel 55 is penetrated by a rotating shaft. Specifically, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the second reel 55. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to both sides of the movable base 59. A sling 56 is provided between the second reel 55 and the first reel 54. One end of the sling 56 is fixedly connected to the first reel 54. An elastic connector 52 is provided at the end of the sling 56. A lifting plate mounting seat 51 is provided at the end of the elastic connector 52. A carrier plate 12 is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate mounting seat 51. Specifically, the carrier plate 12 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate mounting seat 51.

[0028] The grabbing mechanism 13 includes a third support 131, which is fixedly connected to the carrier plate 12. Grabbing cylinders 132 are provided on both sides of the third support 131. The grabbing cylinders 132 are connected to and drive needles 133. The needles 133 are driven by the grabbing cylinders 132 to pierce or retract along both sides of the third support 131.

[0029] Among them, a work station 10 is provided under the first support 1, and sponge blocks are stacked on the top surface of the work station 10. There are four work stations 10, and the four work stations 10 are distributed in a rectangular shape. When working, the work stations 10 are convenient for the grasping mechanism 13 to stack and place the sponge blocks.

[0030] A loading station 11 is provided below the first support 1 , and sponge blocks are placed on the top surface of the loading station 11 . When working, the loading station 11 mainly provides sponge blocks for the grabbing mechanism 13 to grab.

[0031] The loading station 11 is disposed between the workstations 10 and is located at the symmetrical center of the four workstations 10 , so that the grasping mechanism 13 can move to the same distance from each workstation 10 , which is convenient for program setting and operation.

[0032] There are a plurality of grabbing mechanisms 13 , which are arranged at equal intervals, so that the grabbing mechanisms 13 can grab the sponge block stably when working.

[0033] There are a plurality of first reels 54 and a plurality of second reels 55, which are equidistantly spaced. The plurality of first reels 54 and second reels 55 are matched in pairs. When working, the first reels 54 and the second reels 55 can drive the sling 56 to smoothly move the lifting plate mounting seat 51, thereby smoothly moving the sponge block.

[0034] Among them, a support rod 9 is provided at the bottom of the first support 1. Specifically, the support rod 9 is fixedly connected to the first support 1. There are several support rods 9, and the several support rods 9 are distributed in a rectangular shape, so as to stably support the first support 1.

[0035] Among them, the top surface of the second support 2 is provided with a shell, and the shell and the second support 2 are detachably connected to facilitate protection of the moving mechanism 5, and the detachable connection is convenient for disassembly or maintenance.

[0036] A broken belt detection device is provided on the side wall of the elastic connecting member 52 to facilitate detection of whether the sling 56 is broken.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] When working, place the sponge block on the loading station 11, drive the servo motor to drive the first sliding assembly 3 to move along the first guide rail 4, and adjust the displacement in the X-axis direction, and then drive the second sliding assembly 7 to move along the second guide rail 8 to adjust the displacement in the Y-axis direction. When the moving mechanism 5 moves to the top of the loading station 11, stop the displacement adjustment in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. At this time, drive the reduction motor 53, the reduction motor 53 drives the rotating wheel 58 to rotate, the rotating wheel 58 drives the rotating shaft 57 to rotate, the rotating shaft 57 drives the first reel 54 to rotate, the first reel 54 rotates to release the sling 56, the sling 56 moves downward along the second reel 55, drives the elastic connecting member 52 to move downward, and then drives the lifting plate mounting seat 51 to move downward, and the lifting plate mounting seat 51 drives the carrier plate 12 to move. The carrier plate 12 drives the grabbing mechanism 13 to move to the position of the sponge block, and the grabbing cylinder 132 drives the needle 133 to extend out of the third support 131, and the needle 133 extends into the sponge block. At this time, the reduction motor 53 is driven in the reverse direction to drive the grabbing mechanism 13 to move upward. When it moves to the specified height, the first sliding component 3 is driven to move along the first guide rail 4 to adjust the displacement in the X-axis direction, and then the second sliding component 7 is driven to move along the second guide rail 8 to adjust the displacement in the Y-axis direction, so that the grabbing mechanism 13 moves to the top of the specified workstation 10, and the reduction motor 53 is driven again to drive the grabbing mechanism 13 to move downward. When it moves to the specified height, the needle 133 is driven to retract by the grabbing cylinder 132 to release the sponge block for stacking, and then the cycle operation is performed according to this process.

[0039] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the present invention. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all changes falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims are included in the present invention. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sponge automatic feeding device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a first support (1), the first support (1) is in a square hollow shape, first guide rails (4) are symmetrically arranged on the top surfaces of both sides of the first support (1), a second support (2) is arranged above the first support (1), first sliding components (3) are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support (2), the first sliding component (3) is cooperatively connected with the first guide rails (4), the first sliding component (3) is connected to a servo motor, second guide rails (8) are arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the second support (2), and the second guide rails (8) are connected to the second support (2), the second guide rail (8) is vertically distributed with the first guide rail (4), a moving mechanism (5) is provided between the two second guide rails (8), support rods (6) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the moving mechanism (5), second sliding components (7) are provided on both sides of the support rods (6), the second sliding components (7) are cooperatively connected with the second guide rail (8), the second sliding components (7) are connected with a servo motor, a carrier plate (12) is provided at the bottom of the moving mechanism (5), and a gripping mechanism (13) is provided on the bottom surface of the carrier plate (12); The moving mechanism (5) comprises a moving base (59), the moving base (59) being arranged in a hollow frame shape, the moving base (59) being connected to the support rod (6), and being mounted on the second guide rail (8) by cooperating with the support rod (6) and the second sliding assembly (7), a reduction motor (53) being arranged inside the moving base (59), a driving wheel being arranged at the output end of the reduction motor (53), a first reel (54) being arranged on one side of the reduction motor (53), a rotating shaft (57) being passed through the first reel (54), the rotating shaft (57) being rotatably connected to both sides of the moving base (59), and a rotating wheel (58) being sleeved on one end of the rotating shaft (57), The rotating wheel (58) is connected to the driving wheel at the output end of the reduction motor (53) through a belt; a second reel (55) is provided above the first reel (54); a rotating shaft is passed through the second reel (55); the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to both sides of the movable base (59); a sling (56) is provided between the second reel (55) and the first reel (54); one end of the sling (56) is fixedly connected to the first reel (54); an elastic connecting piece (52) is provided at the end of the elastic connecting piece (52); a lifting plate mounting seat (51) is provided at the end of the lifting plate mounting seat (51); a carrier plate (12) is connected to the bottom surface of the lifting plate mounting seat (51); The grabbing mechanism (13) comprises a third support (131), the third support (131) is fixedly connected to the carrier plate (12), grabbing cylinders (132) are provided on both sides of the third support (131), the grabbing cylinders (132) are connected to and drive piercing needles (133), and the piercing needles (133) are driven by the grabbing cylinders (132) to pierce or retract along both sides of the third support (131); A plurality of the gripping mechanisms (13) are provided, and the plurality of the gripping mechanisms (13) are arranged at equal intervals; a support rod (9) is provided at the bottom of the first support (1); a plurality of the support rods (9) are provided, and the plurality of the support rods (9) are distributed in a rectangular shape.

2. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A workbench (10) is provided below the first support (1), and sponge blocks are stacked on the top surface of the workbench (10). Four workbench (10) are provided, and the four workbench (10) are distributed in a rectangular shape.

3. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A loading station (11) is provided below the first support (1), and a sponge block is placed on the top surface of the loading station (11).

4. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The loading station (11) is arranged between the workstations (10) and is located at the symmetrical center position of the four workstations (10).

5. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of the first reels (54) and the second reels (55) are provided, and are arranged at equal intervals, and the plurality of the first reels (54) and the second reels (55) are matched in pairs.

6. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top surface of the second support (2) is provided with an outer shell, and the outer shell and the second support (2) are detachably connected.

7. The automatic sponge feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A belt break detection device is provided on the side wall of the elastic connecting piece (52).

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