An automatic storage and feeding device

Abstract

The application provides an automatic storage feeding device, which comprises a conveying roller, a conveying chain and a transmission gear set; further comprises a chain support, two same conveying chains are arranged in the grooves of the chain support; the two chains move synchronously, and the conveying roller is fixed with one of the chains through two universal joints. The conveying chains are arranged in parallel in a vertical plane and have a certain vertical height difference; the conveying roller is connected with the two conveying chains through the two universal joints, the vertical height difference of the two universal joints is the same as the height difference of the two conveying chains, so that the conveying roller has a certain inclination angle in the axial direction, and the objects stored in the conveying roller can roll out of the roller under the action of gravity. The automatic storage feeding device provided by the application solves the problem of manual feeding during the mechanical production of the traditional storage feeding device, and at the same time ensures that there is enough raw material, and realizes the automatic feeding of the material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automatic storage technology, and in particular to an automatic storage and feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] As industrial production becomes increasingly automated, the demand for automatic storage and feeding devices in industrial production is growing. However, due to factors such as high cost and large size, automatic storage and feeding devices are mostly used in production lines and mass production, while there are fewer automated storage and feeding devices in small and medium-sized production. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic storage and feeding device to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of the present invention is: to provide an automatic storage and feeding device, including a conveyor roller, a conveyor chain, and a transmission gear set; the conveyor roller is connected to the conveyor chain, and a motor drives the transmission gear set to drive the conveyor chain to rotate; the storage and feeding device also includes a chain support, and two identical conveyor chains are arranged in the groove of the chain support; the two chains move synchronously, and the conveyor roller is fixed to one of the chains respectively through two universal joints;

[0005] The conveyor chains are arranged in parallel in a vertical plane and have a certain vertical height difference; the conveyor roller is connected to the two conveyor chains through two universal joints, and the vertical height difference between the two universal joints is the same as the height difference between the two conveyor chains, so that the conveyor roller has a certain tilt angle in the axial direction, and the objects stored in the conveyor roller can roll out of the roller under the action of gravity.

[0006] There are multiple conveyor rollers distributed along the entire conveyor chain, which forms a closed circuit.

[0007] Furthermore, the higher end of the conveyor roller is a closed rear cover, which is screwed onto one end of the conveyor roller by threads, while the lower end, which is the end closer to the feeding track, is a rotating cover that can rotate around a certain point on the edge of the conveyor roller.

[0008] Furthermore, the rotating cover portion of the conveyor roller near the end of the feeding track is locked in a groove on the edge of the conveyor roller. There is a protruding short hook on the outside of the rotating cover. When the conveyor roller moves to the entrance of the feeding track with the conveyor chain, the lever fixed at the entrance of the feeding track blocks the short hook and pushes the rotating cover of the conveyor roller near the end of the feeding track downward. The object rolls into the feeding track by gravity along the inclined interior of the conveyor roller.

[0009] Furthermore, the conveyor roller is made of a lightweight composite material with a certain impact resistance, and its surface can be provided with rectangular holes evenly distributed along the axis as needed to meet the requirements of visualization and to ensure unobstructed airflow between the inside and outside of the roller.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a controller; the feed track outlet is equipped with a photoelectric sensor, which scans the feed track outlet at regular intervals. If no material is detected, a signal is sent to the controller. After receiving the feed signal, the controller starts the motor, and the transmission gear set drives the conveyor chain to rotate. The conveyor roller is driven by the conveyor chain to the top of the storage and feeding device. During the conveying process, the lever fixed at the feed track inlet opens the cover of the conveyor roller by blocking the short hook protruding on the cover, and the material in the conveyor roller enters the feed track.

[0011] The automatic storage and feeding device provided by this invention solves the problem of manual feeding required during mechanized production of traditional storage and feeding devices, while ensuring sufficient raw materials and realizing automated material conveying. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automatic storage and feeding device;

[0014] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the power transmission for the automatic storage and feeding device;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a front view of the chain support.

[0016] Figure 4 Top view of the chain support;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the conveyor roller and the conveyor chain.

[0018] Figure 6 Front view of the conveyor roller cover;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the conveyor cylinder cover structure;

[0020] In the figure, there is a conveyor roller 1, a conveyor roller edge groove 101, a conveyor chain 2, a transmission gear set 3, a chain bracket 4, a chain bracket groove 401, a universal joint 5, a rear cover 6, a rotating cover 7, and a short hook 701. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The automatic storage and feeding device proposed in this invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of this invention will become clearer from the following description and claims. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use non-precise ratios, and are only used to facilitate and clarify the illustration of the embodiments of this invention.

[0022] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a storage and feeding device includes a conveyor roller 1 filled with material, a conveyor chain 2, the conveyor roller and the conveyor chain being connected by two universal joints 5, the conveyor chain being arranged in a groove 401 of a chain support 4, and a motor driving a transmission gear set 3 to drive the chain to rotate.

[0023] The higher end of the conveyor roller 1 is a closed rear cover 6, which is screwed onto one end of the conveyor roller by threads. The lower end, which is the end near the feeding track, is a rotating cover 7 that can rotate around a certain point on the edge of the conveyor roller. The turntable part is stuck in a groove 101 on the edge of the conveyor roller, and there is a protruding short hook 701 on the outside. When the conveyor roller moves to the entrance of the feeding track with the conveyor chain, the lever fixed at the entrance of the feeding track will push the rotating cover of the conveyor roller near the feeding track downward by blocking the short hook. The object rolls into the feeding track along the inclined inside of the conveyor roller by gravity.

[0024] The device is equipped with a controller, and the feed track outlet is equipped with a photoelectric sensor. The photoelectric sensor scans the feed track outlet at regular intervals. If no material is detected, it sends a signal to the controller. After receiving the feed signal, the controller starts the motor, and the transmission gear set drives the conveyor chain to rotate. The conveyor roller is driven by the conveyor chain to the top of the storage and feeding device. During the conveying process, the lever fixed at the feed track inlet opens the cover of the conveyor roller by blocking the short hook protruding on the cover, and the material in the conveyor roller enters the feed track.

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, there are multiple conveying rollers distributed along the entire conveying chain, which forms a closed circuit.

[0026] The conveyor chain has two chains that move synchronously, and the conveyor roller is connected to one of the chains via two universal joints.

[0027] From a practical implementation perspective, the conveying device can use two closed-loop chains, which are arranged in the groove 401 of the chain support and connected to the drive motor, with the conveying rollers distributed along the chains.

[0028] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technology known to those skilled in the art. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all changes falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic storage and feeding device, comprising a conveyor roller, a conveyor chain, and a transmission gear set; wherein the conveyor roller is connected to the conveyor chain, and a motor drives the transmission gear set to rotate the conveyor chain; characterized in that, The storage and feeding device also includes a chain support, with two identical conveyor chains arranged in the grooves of the chain support; the two conveyor chains move synchronously. The conveyor chains are arranged in parallel in a vertical plane and have a certain vertical height difference; the conveyor roller is connected to the two conveyor chains through two universal joints, and the vertical height difference between the two universal joints is the same as the height difference between the two conveyor chains, so that the conveyor roller has a certain tilt angle in the axial direction, and the objects stored in the conveyor roller can roll out of the conveyor roller under the action of gravity. There are multiple conveyor rollers distributed along the entire conveyor chain, which forms a closed circuit. The higher end of the conveyor roller is a closed rear cover, which is screwed onto one end of the conveyor roller by threads, while the lower end, which is the end closer to the feeding track, is a rotating cover that can rotate around a certain point on the edge of the conveyor roller. The rotating cover portion of the conveyor roller near the end of the feeding track is stuck in a groove on the edge of the conveyor roller. There is a short hook protruding on the outside of the rotating cover. When the conveyor roller moves to the entrance of the feeding track with the conveyor chain, the lever fixed at the entrance of the feeding track blocks the short hook and pushes the rotating cover of the conveyor roller near the end of the feeding track downward. The object rolls into the feeding track by gravity along the inclined interior of the conveyor roller.

2. The automatic storage and feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor roller is made of a lightweight composite material with a certain impact resistance, and its surface has rectangular holes evenly distributed along the axis as needed.

3. The automatic storage and feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a controller; the feed track outlet is equipped with a photoelectric sensor, which scans the feed track outlet at regular intervals. If no material is detected, a signal is sent to the controller. After receiving the feed signal, the controller starts the motor, and the transmission gear set drives the conveyor chain to rotate. The conveyor roller is driven by the conveyor chain to the top of the storage and feeding device. During the conveying process, the lever fixed at the feed track inlet opens the cover of the conveyor roller by blocking the short hook protruding on the cover, and the material in the conveyor roller enters the feed track.

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