Loading equipment

Abstract

The present invention discloses a feeding device, which includes a storage device, a feeding and shaping device, and a transfer table; the feeding and shaping device is arranged on one side of the storage device; the transfer table is located on the moving path of the feeding and shaping device; wherein, the feeding and shaping device transfers the workpieces stored in the storage device to the transfer table for shaping, and transfers the shaped workpieces to a predetermined position. The feeding device of the present invention has a simple structure. The workpieces stored in the storage device are shaped by the feeding and shaping device before feeding, so as to ensure the accuracy when assembling various components subsequently, and effectively avoid the occurrence of assembly difficulties caused by unshaped workpieces.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of production equipment, and particularly to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] During the product production process, it is necessary to convey each part workpiece to be assembled stored uniformly to the assembly line one by one. At present, a manipulator is mainly used for grasping and feeding. However, for thin plate-shaped workpieces, directly grasping and feeding with a manipulator easily causes the workpiece to deform. For example, for the bipolar plate required for producing batteries, once the workpiece is deformed, it is impossible to ensure the precise assembly between components, resulting in difficult assembly. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention discloses a feeding device, which includes: a storage device, a feeding and shaping device, and a transfer table; the feeding and shaping device is arranged on one side of the storage device; the transfer table is located on the moving path of the feeding and shaping device; wherein, the feeding and shaping device transfers the workpieces stored in the storage device to the transfer table for shaping, and transfers the shaped workpieces to a predetermined position.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned feeding and shaping device includes a transfer mechanism, a material taking mechanism, and a shaping mechanism; the material taking mechanism and the shaping mechanism are both arranged on the transfer mechanism.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned shaping mechanism includes a shaping suction component and a shaping component; the shaping suction component and the shaping component are both connected to the transfer mechanism.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned shaping suction component includes a suction cup; the suction cup is connected to the transfer mechanism.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned shaping component includes a first shaping driving member, a second shaping driving member, and a shaping clamping member; the second shaping driving member is connected to the output end of the first shaping driving member; the shaping clamping member is connected to the output end of the second shaping driving member.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned material taking mechanism includes a material taking driving member and a material taking clamping member; the material taking clamping member is connected to the output end of the material taking driving member.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned storage device includes a storage mechanism and a rotation and switching mechanism; the storage mechanism is used for storing two rows of workpieces placed side by side; the rotation and switching mechanism is arranged on the moving path of the storage mechanism.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned storage mechanism includes a storage rack, a first storage plate and a second storage plate; the first storage plate and the second storage plate are oppositely arranged on the storage rack, and the opposite surfaces of the first storage plate and the second storage plate have grooves.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an open-clamping handle is provided on the above-mentioned storage rack; the open-clamping handle is movably connected to the lifting block of the first storage plate.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned transfer table has a first guiding groove and a second guiding groove, and when the feeding and shaping device transfers the workpiece, the first guiding groove and the second guiding groove are used for guiding.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The feeding device of the present invention has a simple structure, and the workpieces stored in the storage device are shaped by the feeding and shaping device before feeding, so as to ensure the accuracy when assembling various components subsequently, and effectively avoid the situation of difficult assembly caused by unshaped workpieces. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application, and constitute a part of the present application. The schematic embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application, and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present application. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the storage device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the storage mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 It is a partial schematic diagram of the storage mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first storage plate in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the rotation and switching mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating assembly in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the storage mechanism and the guiding and limiting mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding and shaping device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 10 Another structural schematic diagram of the loading and shaping device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 11 Yet another structural schematic diagram of the loading and shaping device in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 12 Structural schematic diagram of the transfer table in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0028] 1. Storage device; 11. Storage mechanism; 110. Moving wheels; 111. Storage rack; 1111. Storage cavity; 1113. Fixed block; 1114. Lifting plate, 11141. Positioning hole; 112. First storage plate; 1121. Groove; 1122. Lifting block; 11221. Lifting card slot; 1123. Limit post; 113. Second storage plate; 1131. Baffle; 114. Clamp opening handle; 1141. Clamp opening rod; 11411. Inclined plane; 1142. Driving rod; 1143. Elastic part; 115. Position adjusting plate; 12. Rotating and switching mechanism; 121. Rotating component; 1211. Mounting seat; 1212. Rotating shaft; 1213. Rotating plate; 1214. Rotating gear; 1215. Rack; 1216. Rotating driving part; 1217. Supporting wheel; 122. Lifting component; 1221. Lifting driving part; 1222. Lifting column; 123. Auxiliary rotating component; 1231. Auxiliary rotating driving part; 1232. Auxiliary rotating shaft; 124. Positioning component; 1241. Positioning stop block; 1242. Proximity switch; 13. Guiding and limiting mechanism; 131. First guiding and limiting component; 1311. U-shaped guiding groove; 13111. Locking block; 131111. Locking hole; 1312. First guiding driving part; 1313. Locking column; 1314. Column; 132. Second guiding and limiting component; 1321. Guide plate; 13211. Guiding groove; 132111. Blocking block; 1322. Front limiting part; 13221. Front stop cylinder; 13222. Front stop rod; 1323. Rear limiting part; 13231. Rear limiting cylinder; 13232. Rear limiting plate; 2. Feeding and shaping device; 21. Transfer mechanism; 211. Fixed plate; 212. Quick-change joint; 22. Material taking mechanism; 221. Material taking driving part; 222. Material taking clamping part; 2221. Material taking moving plate; 2222. Material taking claw; 223. Material taking detection part; 224. Material taking limiting part; 23. Shaping mechanism; 231. Shaping suction component; 2311. Suction cup; 2312. Suction detection part; 232. Shaping component; 2321. First shaping driving part; 2322. Second shaping driving part; 2323. Shaping clamping part; 23231. Shaping moving plate; 23232. Shaping claw; 2324. Buffer part; 2325. Shaping limiting part; 2326. Slide plate; 2327. Connecting block; 24. Image sensing mechanism; 241. Image sensor; 242. Light source; 3. Transfer table; 31. Placing area; 32. First guiding groove; 33. Second guiding groove; 4. Positioning detection part. Detailed implementation mode

[0029] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present invention in diagrams. For the sake of clear illustration, many practical details will be described together in the following narrative. However, it should be understood that these practical details are not used to limit the present invention. That is to say, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, for the purpose of simplifying the diagrams, some conventional structures and components will be illustrated in a simple schematic manner in the diagrams.

[0030] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the attached drawings). If this specific posture changes, then the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0031] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes, and do not particularly refer to the order or sequence. Nor are they used to limit the present invention. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first", "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0032] To further understand the content, features and effects of the present invention, the following embodiments are exemplified and described in detail with reference to the attached drawings as follows:

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 , which is a schematic structural diagram of the loading device in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the loading device of the present application includes a storage device 1, a loading and shaping device 2 and a transfer table 3. The storage device 1 is used to store two rows of workpieces placed side by side. The loading and shaping device 2 is arranged on one side of the storage device 1. The transfer table 3 is located on the movement path of the loading and shaping device 2 for transferring workpieces.

[0034] During specific application, the loading and shaping device 2 moves to the corresponding storage device 1. The loading and shaping device 2 clamps the workpiece and transfers the workpiece to the transfer table 3. The loading and shaping device 2 performs shaping processing on the workpiece. After the processing is completed, the loading and shaping device 2 sucks the workpiece and transfers the workpiece to the subsequent processing station. Preferably, a positioning and detecting member 4 is provided on the moving path of the loading and shaping device 2 for transferring the workpiece to the subsequent processing station. The positioning and detecting member 4 detects the workpiece sucked by the loading and shaping device 2 and feeds back the detection result to the control system of the loading device. The control system of the loading device controls the loading and shaping device 2 to accurately place the workpiece at the predetermined position of the subsequent processing station. Specifically, the positioning and detecting member 4 is a CCD camera.

[0035] Refer also to Figure 2 , Figure 2 which is a schematic structural view of the storage device 1 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the storage device 1 includes a storage mechanism 11 and a rotation and switching mechanism 12. The rotation and switching mechanism 12 is arranged on the ground and is located on the moving path of the storage mechanism 11. During specific application, the storage cavity 1111 of the storage mechanism 11 stores two rows of workpieces placed side by side. The storage mechanism 11 is pushed to the predetermined position. At this time, the storage mechanism 11 is aligned with the rotation and switching mechanism 12, and one row of workpieces in the storage cavity 1111 faces the loading and shaping device 2. The loading and shaping device 2 takes out one by one the workpieces in the storage cavity 1111 for loading. After all the workpieces in one row in the storage cavity 1111 are loaded, the rotation and switching mechanism 12 drives the storage mechanism 11 to rotate 180 degrees, so that the other row of workpieces in the storage cavity 1111 faces the loading and shaping device 2, and the loading and shaping device 2 can continue to grab the workpieces for loading.

[0036] Refer also to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 3 which is a schematic structural view of the storage mechanism 11 in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 which is a partial schematic view of the storage mechanism 11 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the storage mechanism 11 includes a storage rack 111, a first storage plate 112 and a second storage plate 113. The storage rack 111 has a storage cavity 1111. The first storage plate 112 and the second storage plate 113 are oppositely arranged on the storage rack 111 and are located in the storage cavity 1111. The opposite surfaces of the first storage plate 112 and the second storage plate 113 both have a plurality of grooves 1121, and the workpieces are sequentially arranged in the plurality of grooves 1121. In this embodiment, the number of the first storage plates 112 and the second storage plates 113 is two each. Using two first storage plates 112 and two second storage plates 113 can store more workpieces. Of course, the number of the first storage plates 112 and the second storage plates 113 can be adaptively increased or decreased according to actual needs. The above is only one embodiment of the present invention and should not be limited thereto.

[0037] Refer to together with Figure 5 , Figure 5 which is a schematic structural view of the first storage plate 112 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, a clamping handle 114 is provided on the storage rack 111. The clamping handle 114 includes a clamping rod 1141, a driving rod 1142 and an elastic member 1143. One end of the clamping rod 1141 is rotatably arranged on the first storage plate 112 through a bearing seat. The other end of the clamping rod 1141 has an inclined surface 11411. The driving rod 1142 is connected to the clamping rod 1141. The elastic member 1143 is sleeved on the clamping rod 1141. One end of the elastic member 1143 abuts against the bearing seat, and the other end of the elastic member 1143 abuts against the driving rod 1142. The elastic member 1143 is a spring.

[0038] When the storage mechanism 11 is full of materials and is being transported, the inclined surface 11411 of the clamping rod 1141 faces upward, and the clamping rod 1141 acts on the upper surface of the lifting block 1122 of the first storage plate 112, so that the lifting block 1122 and the baffle 1131 provided on the second storage plate 113 realize the lateral limit of the workpiece, avoiding the situation of material throwing due to uneven ground or obstacles; after the storage mechanism 11 reaches the predetermined position, rotate the driving rod 1142 to make the inclined surface 11411 of the clamping rod 1141 face downward, and lift the lifting block 1122 upward. The inclined surface 11411 is forced to move inward. At this time, the elastic member 1143 is compressed. When the lifting block 1122 is lifted to the predetermined position, the clamping rod 1141 corresponds to the lifting slot 11221. The compressed elastic member 1143 needs to return to the uncompressed state. The elastic force of the elastic member 1143 pushes the driving rod 1142 and then pushes the clamping rod 1141 to move toward the lifting slot 11221. The end of the clamping rod 1141 with the inclined surface 11411 is inserted into the lifting slot 11221 to realize the support of the lifting block 1122. One side of the workpiece loses the block of the lifting block 1122, and the feeding and shaping device 2 takes out the workpiece along the groove 1121 for feeding.

[0039] In specific applications, the storage mechanism 11 has a position adjustment plate 115. The position adjustment plate 115 is slidably arranged on the storage rack 111 and can be fixed to the storage rack 111 through an adjustment handwheel. The first storage plate 112 is arranged on the position adjustment plate 115. By adjusting the position of the position adjustment plate 11, the position of the first storage plate 112 can be changed. When the position adjustment plate 115 moves toward the second storage plate 113, the distance between the first storage plate 112 and the second storage plate 113 becomes smaller. When the position adjustment plate 115 moves away from the second storage plate 113, the distance between the first storage plate 112 and the second storage plate 113 becomes larger. Adjust the position adjustment plate 115 according to workpieces of different sizes to change the distance between the first storage plate 112 and the second storage plate 113, so as to realize the compatible storage of workpieces of different specifications.

[0040] During specific application, a limiting post 1123 is inserted on the lifting block 1122. The limiting post 1123 is slidably arranged on the fixed block 1113 on the first storage plate 112. When the lifting block 1122 is lifted upward for feeding, the limiting post 1123 slides along the fixed block 1113 to guide the lifting block 1122. When the feeding is completed or transfer is required, the driving rod 1142 is toggled to drive the clamping rod 1141 to be withdrawn from the lifting card slot 11221. Under the action of gravity, the lifting block 1122 slides towards the second storage plate 113. Since the diameter of the end of the limiting post 1123 inserted into one end of the lifting block 1122 is smaller than the diameter of the end of the limiting post 1123 far from the lifting block 1122, in this way, the downward movement distance of the lifting block 1122 is restricted to achieve limiting. After the lifting block 1122 moves down in place, the clamping rod 1141 extends out and acts on the upper surface of the lifting block 1122 again to prevent the lifting block 1122 from moving upward during the movement, so that the lifting block 1122 and the baffle 1131 cooperate again to limit the workpiece and prevent material throwing during the transfer process.

[0041] Refer to together with Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 which is the structural schematic diagram of the rotation switching mechanism 12 in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 which is the structural schematic diagram of the rotating component 121 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the rotation switching mechanism 12 includes a rotating component 121 and a jacking component 122. Further, the rotating component 121 includes a mounting seat 1211, a rotating shaft 1212, a rotating plate 1213, a rotating gear 1214, a rack 1215 and a rotation driving member 1216. The rotating shaft 1212 is rotatably arranged on the mounting seat 1211. One end of the rotating shaft 1212 is connected to the rotating plate 1213. The rotating gear 1214 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 1212. The rack 1215 is slidably arranged on the mounting seat 1211 through a guide rail slider, and the rack 1215 meshes with the rotating gear 1214. The rotation driving member 1216 is arranged on the mounting seat 1211, and the output end of the rotation driving member 1216 is connected to the rack 1215. The rotation driving member 1216 is a cylinder. Further, the jacking component 122 includes a jacking driving member 1221 and a jacking column 1222. The jacking driving member 1221 is arranged on the rotating plate 1213, and the jacking driving member 1221 is a cylinder. The jacking column 1222 is arranged at the output end of the jacking driving member 1221, and the jacking column 1222 is movably connected to the storage rack 111. In this embodiment, the number of the jacking driving members 1221 is four. Correspondingly, the number of the jacking columns 1222 is also four. The four jacking driving members 1221 are arranged at the four corners of the rotating plate 1213. Of course, the number of the jacking driving members 1221 and the jacking columns 1222 can be adaptively increased or decreased according to actual needs. The above is only one embodiment of the present invention and should not be limited thereto.

[0042] After the storage mechanism 11 is in place, the lifting drive member 1221 drives the lifting column 1222 to move towards the lifting plate 1114 of the storage rack 111. The lifting plate 1114 has a positioning hole 11141 that matches the shape of the lifting column 1222. The lifting column 1222 is inserted into the positioning hole 11141, and the storage rack 111 leaves the ground under the action of the lifting assembly 122. Then, the rotation drive member 1216 drives the rack 1215 to move, the rack 1215 drives the rotation gear 1214 to rotate, the rotation gear 1214 drives the rotation shaft 1212 to rotate, thereby driving the rotation plate 1213 to rotate, and the rotation plate 1213 drives the storage rack 111 to rotate 180 degrees to realize the switching of two rows of workpieces on the storage mechanism 11.

[0043] Preferably, the rotation assembly 121 further includes a support wheel 1217. The support wheel 1217 is arranged on the mounting seat 1211 through a support frame, and the support wheel 1217 abuts against the lower surface of the rotation plate 1213. In this embodiment, the number of the support wheels 1217 is four, and the four support wheels 1217 play a supporting role for the rotation plate 1213 to drive the storage rack 111 to rotate smoothly. Of course, the number of the support wheels 1217 can be adaptively increased or decreased according to actual needs. The above is only one embodiment of the present invention and should not be limited thereto.

[0044] Preferably, the rotation and switching mechanism 12 further includes an auxiliary rotation assembly 123. The auxiliary rotation assembly 123 includes an auxiliary rotation drive member 1231 and an auxiliary rotation shaft 1232. The auxiliary rotation drive member 1231 is arranged on the outer cover of the storage mechanism 11 through a fixing plate, and the auxiliary rotation drive member 1231 is a cylinder. One end of the auxiliary rotation shaft 1232 is connected to the output end of the auxiliary rotation drive member 1231, and the other end of the auxiliary rotation shaft 1232 is movably connected to the storage rack 111. Before the rotation assembly 121 drives the storage rack 111 to rotate, the auxiliary rotation drive member 1231 drives the auxiliary rotation shaft 1232 to move, and the other end of the auxiliary rotation shaft 1232 is inserted into the rotation shaft hole at the top of the storage rack 111. In this way, the rotation center and rotation stability of the storage rack 111 during rotation are ensured.

[0045] To ensure that the storage mechanism 11 is accurately aligned with the rotary switching mechanism 12, the rotary switching mechanism 12 of the present application further includes a positioning assembly 124. The positioning assembly 124 includes a positioning stopper 1241 and a proximity switch 1242. The positioning stopper 1241 and the proximity switch 1242 are both arranged on the rotating plate 1213. When the storage mechanism 11 moves towards the rotary switching mechanism 12, the positioning stopper 1241 blocks the storage rack 111. That is, when the storage mechanism 11 moves into place, the storage rack 111 just abuts against the positioning stopper 1241. During the movement of the storage mechanism 11, the proximity switch 1242 senses the storage rack 111. After the proximity switch 1242 senses the storage rack 111, it feeds back a signal to the control system of the storage device 1, and the control system of the storage device 1 controls the lifting assembly 122 to lift, so as to ensure accurate lifting. In this embodiment, the rotary switching mechanism 12 may also not be provided with the positioning assembly 124. When the positioning assembly 124 is not provided, the mounting base 1211 is directly fixedly arranged on the ground through the support feet and the anchor bolts.

[0046] To ensure that the storage mechanism 11 accurately moves to a predetermined position, the storage device 1 of the present application further includes a guiding and limiting mechanism 13. Referring also to Figure 8 , Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the storage mechanism 11 and the guiding and limiting mechanism 13 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the guiding and limiting mechanism 13 includes a first guiding and limiting assembly 131 and a second guiding and limiting assembly 132.

[0047] The first guiding and limiting assembly 131 includes a U-shaped guiding groove 1311, a first guiding driving member 1312 and a locking column 1313. The U-shaped guiding groove 1311 is arranged on the outer cover of the storage mechanism 11. The first guiding driving member 1312 is arranged on the storage rack 111, and the first guiding driving member 1312 is a cylinder. The locking column 1313 is connected to the output end of the first guiding driving member 1312. In specific application, the top end of the storage rack 111 has a column 1314. When moving the storage rack 111, the column 1314 moves along the U-shaped guiding groove 1311. The diameter of the column 1314 matches the groove width of the U-shaped guiding groove 1311. When the column 1314 moves to the innermost end of the U-shaped guiding groove 1311, the first guiding driving member 1312 drives the locking column 1313 to extend, and the locking column 1313 is inserted into the locking hole 131111 of the locking block 13111 on the U-shaped guiding groove 1311, so as to realize the limitation of the column 1314, and thus realize the limitation of the storage rack 111 to prevent it from moving. Moreover, the column 1314 replaces the auxiliary rotating assembly 123 to play an auxiliary rotating role. Omitting the auxiliary rotating assembly 123 can fully ensure the rotation center and rotation stability of the storage rack 111 during rotation, reduce the assembly steps, and save production costs.

[0048] The second guiding and limiting component 132 includes two guiding plates 1321 arranged oppositely, a front limiting member 1322 and a rear limiting member 1323. A guiding groove 13211 is formed between the two guiding plates 1321. The width of the guiding groove 13211 matches the width of the moving wheel 110 of the material storage mechanism 11, so that the moving wheel 110 of the material storage mechanism 11 moves along the length direction of the guiding groove 13211. Preferably, a blocking block 132111 is provided at one end of the guiding groove 13211. The blocking block 132111 blocks the moving wheel 110 to prevent it from rolling out of the guiding groove 13211. The front limiting member 1322 includes a front stop cylinder 13221 and a front stop rod 13222. The front stop cylinder 13221 is arranged on one side of the guiding plate 1321 through a mounting vertical plate, and the front stop rod 13222 is connected to the output end of the front stop cylinder 13221. The rear limiting member 1323 includes a rear limiting cylinder 13231 and a rear limiting plate 13232. The rear limiting plate 13232 is slidably arranged through a guide rail slider, and the rear limiting plate 13232 is connected to the output end of the rear limiting cylinder 13231. In specific application, the storage rack 111 is pushed along the guiding groove 13211. When the rear wheel abuts against the blocking block 132111, the front stop cylinder 13221 drives the front stop rod 13222 to extend. Then, the rear limiting cylinder 13231 drives the rear limiting plate 13232 to move towards the storage rack 111. The rear limiting plate 13232 pushes the storage rack 111 to abut against the front stop rod 13222. The front limiting member 1322 and the rear limiting member 1323 limit the storage rack 111 to prevent it from moving.

[0049] Refer also to Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , Figure 9 is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding and shaping device 2 in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 is another schematic structural diagram of the feeding and shaping device 2 in the embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 is still another schematic structural diagram of the feeding and shaping device 2 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the feeding and shaping device 2 includes a transfer mechanism 21, a material taking mechanism 22, a shaping mechanism 23 and an image sensing mechanism 24. The transfer mechanism 21 is a robotic arm. A fixing plate 211 is connected to the hand of the transfer mechanism 21. The material taking mechanism 22, the shaping mechanism 23 and the image sensing mechanism 24 are all arranged on the fixing plate 211. The hand of the transfer mechanism 21 and the fixing plate 211 are connected through a quick-change joint 212. In this way, the fixture of the hand of the transfer mechanism 21 can be quickly replaced, so that the same transfer mechanism 21 can pick up different workpieces.

[0050] In specific applications, the transfer mechanism 21 drives the material taking mechanism 22 to move to the corresponding storage device 1. The material taking mechanism 22 takes out the workpiece from the storage device 1 and places it on the placement area 31 of the transfer table 3. The placement area 31 matches the shape of the workpiece. Then, the transfer mechanism 21 drives the shaping mechanism 23 to move to the corresponding workpiece. The shaping mechanism 23 fixes and shapes the workpiece, and after shaping, conveys the workpiece to the subsequent processing station. Before the transfer mechanism 21 drives the material taking mechanism 22 or the shaping mechanism 23 to move, the workpiece can be photographed and positioned by the image sensing mechanism 24, so as to control the transfer mechanism 21 to drive the material taking mechanism 22 or the shaping mechanism 23 to accurately clamp or fix and shape the workpiece.

[0051] Further, the material taking mechanism 22 includes a material taking driving part 221, a material taking clamping part 222, a material taking detection part 223 and a material taking limiting part 224. The material taking driving part 221 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, and the material taking driving part 221 is a double-acting cylinder. The material taking clamping part 222 includes a material taking moving plate 2221 and material taking claws 2222 arranged at both ends of the material taking moving plate 2221. The material taking moving plate 2221 is slidably arranged on the fixing plate 211 through a guide rail and slider, and the material taking moving plate 2221 is connected to the output end of the material taking driving part 221. The material taking detection part 223 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, the material taking detection part 223 faces the storage device or the material taking clamping part 222, and the material taking detection part 223 is used to detect whether there is material in the storage cavity of the storage device or whether the material taking clamping part 222 successfully takes the material. The material taking detection part 223 is a reflective photoelectric sensor. The material taking limiting part 224 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, the material taking limiting part 224 is a limiting block, and the material taking limiting part 224 movably abuts against the material taking moving plate 2221. In this embodiment, the number of the material taking clamping parts 222 is two. Correspondingly, the number of the material taking limiting parts 224 is also two. The two material taking clamping parts 222 are arranged oppositely, and the two material taking limiting parts 224 are also arranged oppositely. The two material taking limiting parts 224 are located on both sides of the two material taking clamping parts 222. When taking the material, the transfer mechanism 21 drives the material taking mechanism 22 to correspond to the workpiece. The material taking driving part 221 drives the two material taking moving plates 2221 to move towards each other, and the material taking claws 2222 on the two material taking moving plates 2221 approach to clamp the workpiece. Then, under the drive of the transfer mechanism 21, the workpiece is further transferred to the corresponding transfer platform. The material taking driving part 221 drives the two material taking moving plates 2221 to move away from each other, and the material taking claws 2222 on the two material taking moving plates 2221 move away to release the workpiece, and the workpiece is placed on the placement area 31 of the transfer table 3. During the movement of the material taking moving plate 2221, the material taking limiting part 224 limits the material taking moving plate 2221 so that it can only slide within a certain distance. In this way, it can be avoided that the material taking moving plate 2221 and the material taking claws 2222 affect the workpieces adjacent to the workpiece to be clamped in the storage device when taking the material.

[0052] Further, the shaping mechanism 23 includes a shaping suction component 231 and a shaping component 232. Both the shaping suction component 231 and the shaping component 232 are arranged on the fixing plate 211. The shaping suction component 231 includes a suction cup 2311 and a suction detection piece 2312. The suction cup 2311 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, and the suction cup 2311 faces the workpiece. The suction detection piece 2312 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, the suction detection piece 2312 faces the workpiece, the suction detection piece 2312 is a reflective photoelectric sensor. Before the suction cup 2311 sucks the workpiece, the suction detection piece 2312 detects whether there is a workpiece at a predetermined position. If there is a workpiece at the predetermined position, it takes a photo for positioning and then sucks it, and the shaping component 232 shapes the workpiece. The shaping component 232 includes a first shaping driving piece 2321, a second shaping driving piece 2322, a shaping clamping piece 2323, a buffer piece 2324 and a shaping limiting piece 2325. The first shaping driving piece 2321 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, and the first shaping driving piece 2321 is a two-way cylinder. The second shaping driving piece 2322 is arranged on a sliding plate 2326 which is slidably arranged on the fixing plate 211 through a guide rail slider. The sliding plate 2326 is connected to the output end of the first shaping driving piece 2321 through a connecting block 2327. The shaping clamping piece 2323 includes a shaping moving plate 23231 and shaping jaws 23232 arranged at both ends of the shaping moving plate 23231. The shaping moving plate 23231 is connected to the output end of the second shaping driving piece 2322. The buffer piece 2324 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, the buffer piece 2324 is movably abutted against the connecting block 2327, the buffer piece 2324 is a buffer. During the sliding process of the sliding plate 2326, the buffer piece 2324 plays a role of buffering and limiting. The shaping limiting piece 2325 is arranged on the fixing plate 211, the shaping material limiting piece is a limiting block, and the shaping limiting piece 2325 is movably abutted against the shaping moving plate 23231. During the shaping process, the shaping limiting piece 2325 limits the shaping moving plate 23231 so that it can only slide within a certain distance. In this way, it is avoided that its moving distance is too large and it collides with other parts.

[0053] In this embodiment, the number of the second shaping driving piece 2322, the shaping clamping piece 2323, the buffer piece 2324 and the shaping limiting piece 2325 is two. During shaping, the transfer mechanism 21 drives the shaping mechanism 23 to move to the workpiece on the corresponding transfer platform. The first shaping driving piece 2321 drives the two second shaping driving pieces 2322 to slide towards each other along the guide rail slider respectively, until the shaping jaws 23232 respectively correspond to the four corners of the workpiece. The two second shaping driving pieces 2322 drive the two groups of oppositely arranged shaping moving plates 23231 to move towards each other respectively. The shaping moving plates 23231 drive the shaping jaws 23232 to move towards each other, and the shaping jaws 23232 clamp and shape the four corners of the workpiece.

[0054] It should be noted that the second shaping drive member 2322 near the material taking mechanism 22 can be omitted. The shaping assembly 232 and the material taking mechanism 22 share the material taking drive member 221 of the material taking mechanism 22 for material taking and clamping and shaping. That is, the shaping moving plate 23231 and the material taking moving plate 2221 are simultaneously connected to the output end of the material taking drive member 221. In this way, the production cost can be saved. In addition, the shared material taking drive member 221 can be arranged on the external connecting plate connected to the fixed plate 211, which is convenient for the assembly and replacement of the material taking drive member 221.

[0055] Furthermore, the image sensing mechanism 24 includes an image sensor 241 and a light source 242. The image sensor 241 is arranged on the fixed plate 211, and the light source 242 is arranged at the image acquisition end of the image sensor 241. In this embodiment, the image sensor 241 is a CCD camera, and the light source 242 is an LED. Specifically in application, the image sensor 241 takes pictures of the workpiece to collect images and feeds back the obtained information to the control system of the loading and shaping device 2. The control system of the loading and shaping device 2 controls the transfer mechanism 21 to drive the material taking mechanism 22 or the shaping mechanism 23 to move, realizing accurate material taking and shaping. When the image sensor 241 takes pictures of the workpiece, the light source 242 plays an auxiliary lighting role to obtain clear images. Of course, the image sensor 241 can also be other components, and the light source 242 can also be other components that can play a lighting role. The above is only one embodiment of the present invention and should not be limited thereto.

[0056] Refer to again Figure 12 , Figure 12 is a schematic structural diagram of the transfer table 3 in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the transfer table 3 has a first guide groove 32 and a second guide groove 33. The shape of the first guide groove 32 matches the shape of the shaping jaw 23232, and the shape of the second guide groove 33 matches the shape of the material taking jaw 2222. When the shaping jaw 23232 clamps the workpiece, it moves along the first guide groove 32, and the first guide groove 32 plays a guiding role for the shaping jaw 23232 to ensure accurate clamping of the workpiece for shaping. When the material taking jaw 2222 clamps the workpiece and transfers it to the transfer table 3, the material taking jaw 2222 moves along the first guide groove 32, and the first guide groove 32 plays a guiding role for the material taking jaw 2222 to ensure that it accurately places the workpiece at the predetermined position in the placement area 31.

[0057] Specifically in application, the above-mentioned storage device 1 and loading and shaping device 2 are both electrically connected to the control system of the loading equipment. The control system of the loading equipment controls the storage device 1 and the loading and shaping device 2 to act, so as to achieve the effect of automatic control of the loading equipment. Of course, the control system of the loading equipment can be any one of an industrial computer, a PLC or a single-chip microcomputer, which will not be elaborated here.

[0058] In summary, in one or more embodiments of the present invention, the feeding device of the present invention has a simple structure. Before feeding, the workpieces stored in the storage device are shaped by the feeding shaping device, so as to ensure the accuracy when assembling various components subsequently, and effectively avoid the occurrence of difficult assembly due to unshaped workpieces.

[0059] The above are only embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, Including: A storage device, a feeding and shaping device, and a transfer table; the feeding and shaping device is arranged on one side of the storage device; The transfer table is located on the moving path of the feeding and shaping device; wherein, the feeding and shaping device transfers the workpieces stored in the storage device to the transfer table for shaping, and transfers the shaped workpieces to a predetermined position; The transfer table has a first guide groove and a second guide groove; when the feeding and shaping device transfers the workpiece, the first guide groove and the second guide groove are used for guiding; The feeding and shaping device includes a transfer mechanism, a material taking mechanism, and a shaping mechanism; the material taking mechanism and the shaping mechanism are both arranged on the transfer mechanism; The shaping mechanism includes a shaping suction component and a shaping component; the shaping suction component and the shaping component are both connected to the transfer mechanism; The shaping suction component includes a suction cup; the suction cup is connected to the transfer mechanism; The shaping component includes a first shaping driving part, a second shaping driving part, a shaping clamping part, a buffer part, and a shaping limiting part; the first shaping driving part is arranged on a fixing plate; the second shaping driving part is slidably arranged on a sliding plate, and the sliding plate is connected to the output end of the first shaping driving part through a connecting block; the shaping clamping part includes a shaping moving plate and shaping clamping jaws arranged at both ends of the shaping moving plate, and the shaping moving plate is connected to the output end of the second shaping driving part; the buffer part is arranged on the fixing plate, and the buffer part is movably abutted against the connecting block; the shaping limiting part is arranged on the fixing plate, and the shaping limiting part is movably abutted against the shaping moving plate.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein The material taking mechanism includes a material taking driving part and a material taking clamping part; the material taking clamping part is connected to the output end of the material taking driving part.

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein The storage device includes a storage mechanism and a rotation and switching mechanism; the storage mechanism is used for storing two rows of workpieces placed side by side; the rotation and switching mechanism is arranged on the moving path of the storage mechanism, and when the storage mechanism moves to correspond to the rotation and switching mechanism, the rotation and switching mechanism drives the storage mechanism to rotate.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that The storage mechanism includes a storage rack, a first storage plate, and a second storage plate; the first storage plate and the second storage plate are oppositely arranged on the storage rack, and the opposite surfaces of the first storage plate and the second storage plate have grooves.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, An opening clamp handle is arranged on the storage rack; the opening clamp handle is movably connected to the lifting block of the first storage plate.

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