A DIMM slot feeding device

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of feeding technology, and discloses a DIMM slot feeding device, which includes a main body, which is provided with: a tray loading area and a tray unloading area; a transfer device, which includes a transfer mechanism, a clamping assembly, and an internal support assembly, wherein the transfer mechanism and the clamping assembly are connected to and drive the clamping assembly, and the transfer mechanism and the internal support assembly are connected to and drive the internal support assembly; a track device, which includes two feeding tracks and a feeding mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism includes a pushing assembly and a driving assembly; the clamping assembly can clamp the trays loaded with DIMM slots in the tray loading area and stack them to the tray unloading area, the internal support assembly can fix the DIMM slots loaded on the tray in the tray unloading area with internal supports, the transfer mechanism can drive the internal support assembly to transport the DIMM slots fixed with internal supports to the feeding track, and the driving assembly can drive the pushing assembly to push the DIMM slots on the feeding track to the front end of the feeding track. The DIMM slot feeding device of the present invention has the advantages of reasonable structure, good stability, and high efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of feeding, in particular to a DIMM slot feeding device. Background Art

[0002] When a workpiece is being processed, a feeding device is required to take the workpiece to be processed out of a material box and deliver it to a predetermined position. However, most existing feeding devices are not designed properly. When facing materials such as DIMM slots, due to the particularity of the DIMM slot structure, the existing transfer device cannot perform the feeding operation well. Therefore, a new DIMM slot feeding device is urgently needed to solve the above problem. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a DIMM slot feeding device with reasonable structure and high efficiency.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a DIMM slot feeding device, which includes a body, and the body is provided with:

[0005] Tray loading area and tray unloading area;

[0006] The transfer device includes a transfer mechanism, a clamping assembly and an inner support assembly, wherein the transfer mechanism is connected to the clamping assembly and drives the clamping assembly, and the transfer mechanism is connected to the inner support assembly and drives the inner support assembly;

[0007] The track device includes two feeding tracks and a feeding mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism includes a pushing assembly and a driving assembly;

[0008] The clamping assembly can clamp the tray loaded with DIMM slots in the tray loading area and stack it to the tray unloading area. The internal support assembly can fix the DIMM slots loaded on the tray in the tray unloading area. The transfer mechanism can drive the internal support assembly to transport the DIMM slots fixed by the internal support to the feeding track. The driving assembly can drive the pushing assembly to push the DIMM slots on the feeding track to the front end of the feeding track.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the pushing assembly includes a pushing block, an elastic element, and a movable seat. The pushing block is connected to the movable seat through the elastic element. The driving assembly is connected to the movable seat and can drive the movable seat to move. The movable seat can drive the pushing block, and the pushing block can push the DIMM slot to move on the feeding track.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the drive assembly includes a motor, a main gear, a slave gear, and a synchronous toothed belt. The motor is connected to the main gear, the main gear and the slave gear are connected through the synchronous toothed belt, and the synchronous toothed belt is connected to the movable seat through a tooth plate.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the elastic element is a buffer spring, one end of the buffer spring is connected to the pushing block, and the other end is connected to the movable seat.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present invention, the pushing assembly also includes a guide column, the movable seat is provided with a movable cavity cooperating with the guide column, one end of the guide column is fixedly connected to the pushing block, and the other end is provided in the movable cavity, and the buffer spring is sleeved on the guide column.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism are further provided on the main body. The first lifting mechanism is used to drive the tray loaded with DIMM slots in the tray loading area to rise, and the second lifting mechanism is used to drive the stacked trays in the tray unloading area to descend.

[0014] As a further improvement of the present invention, the transfer mechanism includes an X linear module, a Y linear module, a first lifting cylinder and a second lifting cylinder, the X linear module is assembled on the Y linear module, the first lifting cylinder and the second lifting cylinder are assembled on the Y linear module, the first lifting cylinder is connected to the clamping assembly and drives the clamping assembly to move up and down, and the second lifting cylinder is connected to the inner support assembly and drives the inner support assembly to move up and down.

[0015] As a further improvement of the present invention, the transfer mechanism also includes a horizontal cylinder, the horizontal cylinder is assembled on the Y linear module, and the first lifting cylinder is assembled on the horizontal cylinder.

[0016] As a further improvement of the present invention, the internal support assembly includes a second clamping cylinder and two internal support plates. The two internal support plates are arranged in parallel. The two clamping jaws of the second clamping cylinder can respectively drive the two internal support plates to move, thereby fixing the internal support of the DIMM slot.

[0017] As a further improvement of the present invention, a limiting plate is provided on the feeding track, and a limiting groove that cooperates with the DIMM slot is formed between the limiting plate and the feeding track.

[0018] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0019] The DIMM slot feeding device of the present invention can transfer and stack trays and transfer DIMM slots to a feeding track. A feeding mechanism propels the DIMM slots along the feeding track, pushing them to a predetermined position at the front end of the track. This facilitates gripping by a robot or other mechanism for subsequent processing, while effectively preventing damage to the DIMM slots. The device has the advantages of a reasonable structure, good stability, and high efficiency.

[0020] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a DIMM slot in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a DIMM slot feeding device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a transfer device for feeding DIMM slots in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a DIMM slot feeding transfer device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a clamping assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a DIMM slot feed track device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pusher assembly in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Marking instructions: 1. DIMM slot; 2. Bolt; 3. Tray; 10. Main body; 20. Tray loading area; 30. Tray unloading area; 100. Track device; 110. Feed track; 111. Slot; 120. Pusher assembly; 121. Pusher block; 122. Buffer spring; 123. Movable seat; 124. Guide column; 130. Drive assembly; 131. Motor; 132. Main gear; 133. Slave gear; 134. Synchronous toothed belt; 135. Tooth plate; 140. Limit plate; 141. Limit slot ;142. Lifting part;150. Slide rail;151. Slider;200. Transfer device;211. X linear module;212. Y linear module;213. First lifting cylinder;214. Second lifting cylinder;215. Horizontal cylinder;220. Internal support assembly;221. Second clamping cylinder;222. Internal support plate;223. Flexible abutting layer;2221. Clamping part;230. Clamping assembly;231. First clamping cylinder;232. Clamping block;300. First lifting mechanism;400. Second lifting mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] like Figure 2-8 As shown, a DIMM slot feeding device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 10 , on which a tray loading area 20 , a tray unloading area 30 , a transfer device 200 and a track device 100 are provided.

[0032] The transfer device 200 includes a transfer mechanism, a clamping assembly 230, and an inner support assembly 220. The transfer mechanism is connected to the clamping assembly 230 and drives the clamping assembly 230, and the transfer mechanism is connected to the inner support assembly 220 and drives the inner support assembly 220. The track device 100 includes two feeding tracks 110 and a feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a pushing assembly 120 and a driving assembly 130.

[0033] The clamping assembly 230 can clamp the tray 3 loaded with DIMM slots 1 in the tray loading area 20 and stack it to the tray unloading area 30. The internal support assembly 220 can internally support and fix the DIMM slots 1 loaded on the tray 3 in the tray unloading area 30. The transfer mechanism can drive the internal support assembly 220 to transport the DIMM slots 1 after internal support to the feeding track 110. The driving assembly 130 can drive the pushing assembly 120 to push the DIMM slots 1 on the feeding track 110 to the front end of the feeding track 110.

[0034] like Figure 1The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a DIMM slot in one embodiment. According to the structural characteristics of the DIMM slot 1, the present invention fixes the DIMM slot 1 by means of internal support to avoid damage to the DIMM slot 1.

[0035] The transfer device 200 of the present invention can realize the transfer and stacking of material trays, and can realize the transfer of DIMM slots 1 to the feeding track 110. The device has a reasonable structure, high working efficiency, and can effectively avoid damage to the DIMM slots 1.

[0036] The DIMM slot feeding device of the present invention can transfer and stack trays and transfer DIMM slots to a feeding track. A feeding mechanism propels the DIMM slots along the feeding track, pushing them to a predetermined position at the front end of the track. This facilitates gripping by a robot or other mechanism for subsequent processing, while effectively preventing damage to the DIMM slots. The device has the advantages of a reasonable structure, good stability, and high efficiency.

[0037] like Figure 3-4 As shown, in some embodiments, the transfer mechanism includes an X-linear module 211, a Y-linear module 212, a first lifting cylinder 213, and a second lifting cylinder 214. The X-linear module 211 is assembled on the Y-linear module 212, and the first lifting cylinder 213 and the second lifting cylinder 214 are assembled on the Y-linear module 212. The first lifting cylinder 213 is connected to the clamping assembly 230 and drives the clamping assembly 230 to move up and down. The second lifting cylinder 214 is connected to the internal support assembly 220 and drives the internal support assembly 220 to move up and down. The X-linear module 211 can drive the Y-linear module 212 to move in the X direction, and the Y-linear module 212 can drive the first lifting cylinder 213 and the second lifting cylinder 214 to move in the Y direction, thereby achieving movement of the tray 3 and the DIMM slot 1 in the X and Y directions.

[0038] In one embodiment, the transfer mechanism also includes a horizontal cylinder 215, which is assembled on the Y linear module 212, and the first lifting cylinder 213 is assembled on the horizontal cylinder 215. The horizontal cylinder 215 can realize the second lifting cylinder 213 to move in the Y direction relative to the first lifting cylinder.

[0039] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly 230 includes a first clamping cylinder 231 and two clamping blocks 232 that cooperate with the tray 3. The two clamping claws of the first clamping cylinder 231 can respectively drive the two clamping blocks 232 to move, thereby clamping and fixing the tray 3.

[0040] Optionally, the clamping block 232 is connected to the clamping jaw of the first clamping jaw cylinder 231 via a bolt 2 to ensure the stability and detachability of the structure.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the internal support assembly 220 includes a second clamping cylinder 221 and two internal support plates 222. The two internal support plates 222 are arranged in parallel. The two clamping claws of the second clamping cylinder 221 can respectively drive the two internal support plates 222 to move, thereby internally supporting and fixing the DIMM slot 1, thereby stabilizing the DIMM slot 1 and preventing damage to the DIMM slot 1. Furthermore, the two internal support plates 222 can cooperate with each other to simultaneously support and fix multiple DIMM slots 1 in the material tray 3, enabling the simultaneous transfer of multiple DIMM slots 1 to the feed track, significantly improving work efficiency.

[0042] In some embodiments, a slot is provided on the outer side of the clamping jaw of the second clamping jaw cylinder 221, and a clamping portion 2221 is provided on the inner side of the inner support plate 222 for clamping with the slot, which can effectively ensure the stability of the inner support plate 222 after assembly.

[0043] In some embodiments, a flexible abutting layer 223 is provided on the outer side of the inner support plate 222 for abutting against the DIMM slot 1 to avoid hard contact with the DIMM slot 1 and to avoid damage to the DIMM slot 1. Optionally, the flexible abutting layer 223 is a rubber layer or other flexible material.

[0044] Optionally, the inner support plate 222 is connected to the clamping jaws of the second clamping jaw cylinder 221 via bolts 2 to ensure the stability and detachability of the structure.

[0045] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the rail device 100 includes two feeding rails 110 , which are used to carry the DIMM slots 1 , and the distance between the two feeding rails 110 matches the length of the DIMM slots 1 .

[0046] like Figure 7-8 As shown, the feeding mechanism is arranged between the two feeding rails 110, and the feeding mechanism includes a pushing assembly 120 and a driving assembly 130. The pushing assembly 120 includes a pushing block 121, an elastic element, and a movable seat 123. The pushing block 121 is connected to the movable seat 123 through an elastic element. The driving assembly 130 is connected to the movable seat 123 and can drive the movable seat 123 to move. The movable seat 123 can drive the pushing block 121, and the pushing block 121 can push the DIMM slot 1 to move on the feeding rail 110.

[0047] Optionally, the elastic element is a buffer spring 122, one end of which is connected to the pusher block 121 and the other end to the movable seat 123. The buffer spring 122 provides a cushion when the pusher block 121 pushes the DIMM slot 1, preventing damage to components caused by hard contact. Furthermore, there are two buffer springs 122, symmetrically arranged around the center of the pusher block 121 to ensure balanced and stable force.

[0048] In one embodiment, the pushing assembly 120 also includes a guide column 124, and the movable seat 123 is provided with a movable cavity that cooperates with the guide column 124. One end of the guide column 124 is fixedly connected to the pushing block 121, and the other end is provided in the movable cavity. The buffer spring 122 is sleeved on the guide column 124, and the guide column 142 provides guidance for the buffer spring 122, so that the buffer spring 122 moves along the axial direction of the guide column 124.

[0049] In one embodiment, the driving assembly 130 includes a motor 131, a main gear 132, a slave gear 133, and a synchronous toothed belt 134. The motor 131 is connected to the main gear 132, the main gear 132 and the slave gear 133 are connected through the synchronous toothed belt 134, and the synchronous toothed belt 134 is connected to the movable seat 123 through a tooth plate 135.

[0050] In one embodiment, the feed track 110 is provided with a stopper plate 140. A stopper slot 141 is formed between the stopper plate 140 and the feed track 110 to engage with the DIMM slot 1. A pusher block 121 pushes the DIMM slot 1 on the feed track 110 into the stopper slot 141, closely aligning the DIMM slots 1 within the stopper slots 141. Furthermore, a raised portion 142 is provided at the front end of the stopper plate 140 to facilitate entry of the DIMM slot 1 into the stopper slot 141.

[0051] Optionally, the limiting plate 140 is connected to the feeding track 110 via a bolt 2 to ensure the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the limiting plate 140 .

[0052] In one embodiment, the track device 100 is further provided with a slide rail 150 extending along the length direction of the feeding track 110 , and the movable seat 123 is connected to the slide rail 150 via a slider 151 to ensure the stability of the movement of the movable seat 123 .

[0053] In one embodiment, the feeding track 110 is provided with a slot 111 along its length to match the DIMM slot 1. When the DIMM slot 1 is located on the feeding track 110, pins at both ends of the DIMM slot 1 are located in the slot 111.

[0054] In some embodiments, the body 10 is further provided with a first lifting mechanism 300 and a second lifting mechanism 400. The first lifting mechanism 300 is used to drive the trays 3 loaded with DIMM slots 1 in the tray loading area 20 to rise, and the second lifting mechanism 400 is used to drive the stacked trays 3 in the tray unloading area 30 to descend. Optionally, the first lifting mechanism 300 and the second lifting mechanism 400 have the same structure. In one embodiment, both include a linear module and a lifting seat. The linear module drives the lifting seat to rise and fall, and the lifting seat is used to support the trays 3.

[0055] During operation, the material tray 3 loaded with the DIMM slots 1 is first placed on the material tray loading area 20, and the material tray 3 in the material tray loading area 20 is grabbed to the material tray unloading area 30 by the transferring device 200, and then the DIMM slots 1 on the material tray 3 in the material tray unloading area 30 are transported to the two feeding rails 110 by the transferring device 200, and the DIMM slots 1 are supported by the two feeding rails 110, and then, the motor 131 drives the main gear 132 to rotate, and then drives the synchronous toothed belt 134 to move, and the synchronous toothed belt 134 drives the movable seat 123 to move through the tooth plate 135, and the movable seat 123 drives the pushing block 121 to move, and the pushing block 121 pushes the DIMM slot 1 to the front end of the feeding rail 110. Among them, the first lifting mechanism 300 drives the remaining trays to rise after the top tray on the tray loading area 20 is grabbed, and the second lifting mechanism 400 drives the stacked trays in the tray unloading area 30 to descend before the transfer device 200 places the tray in the tray unloading area 30, so as to facilitate the continued stacking of trays. The height of the top tray in the tray unloading area 20 and the tray loading area 30 can be kept unchanged, which is convenient for the transfer device 200 to take and place.

[0056] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments for the purpose of fully illustrating the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the claims.

Claims

1. A DIMM slot feeding device, characterized in that: It comprises a body, on which is provided: Tray loading area and tray unloading area; The transfer device includes a transfer mechanism, a clamping assembly and an inner support assembly, wherein the transfer mechanism is connected to the clamping assembly and drives the clamping assembly, and the transfer mechanism is connected to the inner support assembly and drives the inner support assembly; The track device includes two feeding tracks and a feeding mechanism, wherein the feeding mechanism includes a pushing assembly and a driving assembly; The clamping assembly can clamp the tray loaded with DIMM slots in the tray loading area and stack them to the tray unloading area; the internal support assembly can internally support and fix the DIMM slots loaded on the tray in the tray unloading area; the transfer mechanism can drive the internal support assembly to transport the fixed DIMM slots to the feeding track; the driving assembly can drive the pushing assembly to push the DIMM slots on the feeding track to the front end of the feeding track; The pusher assembly includes a pusher block, an elastic element, and a movable seat. The pusher block is connected to the movable seat via the elastic element. The drive assembly is connected to the movable seat and can drive the movable seat to move. The movable seat can drive the pusher block, and the pusher block can push the DIMM slot to move on the feeding track. The main body is further provided with a first lifting mechanism and a second lifting mechanism, the first lifting mechanism is used to drive the tray loaded with DIMM slots in the tray loading area to rise, and the second lifting mechanism is used to drive the stacked trays in the tray unloading area to descend; The transfer mechanism includes an X linear module, a Y linear module, a first lifting cylinder, and a second lifting cylinder. The X linear module is assembled on the Y linear module. The first lifting cylinder and the second lifting cylinder are assembled on the Y linear module. The first lifting cylinder is connected to the clamping assembly and drives the clamping assembly to move up and down. The second lifting cylinder is connected to the inner support assembly and drives the inner support assembly to move up and down. The inner support assembly includes a second clamping claw cylinder and two inner support plates, the two inner support plates are arranged in parallel, and the two clamping claws of the second clamping claw cylinder can respectively drive the two inner support plates to move, thereby fixing the DIMM slot inner support; A limiting plate is provided on the feeding track, and a limiting groove that cooperates with the DIMM slot is formed between the limiting plate and the feeding track.

2. The DIMM slot feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The driving assembly includes a motor, a main gear, a slave gear, and a synchronous toothed belt. The motor is connected to the main gear. The main gear and the slave gear are connected through the synchronous toothed belt. The synchronous toothed belt is connected to the movable seat through a tooth plate.

3. The DIMM slot feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic element is a buffer spring, one end of which is connected to the pushing block, and the other end of which is connected to the movable seat.

4. The DIMM slot feeding device according to claim 3, wherein: The pusher assembly also includes a guide column, and the movable seat is provided with a movable cavity that cooperates with the guide column. One end of the guide column is fixedly connected to the pusher block, and the other end is arranged in the movable cavity. The buffer spring is sleeved on the guide column.

5. The DIMM slot feeding device according to claim 1, wherein: The transfer mechanism further includes a horizontal cylinder, which is assembled on the Y linear module, and the first lifting cylinder is assembled on the horizontal cylinder.

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