A feeding mechanism and a feeding method

Abstract

The application provides a feeding mechanism and a feeding method, and relates to the technical field of feeding mechanisms. The application is provided with an end plate feeding table for feeding end plates, a power module below the end plate feeding table for driving the end plate feeding table to move forward and backward, a feeding lifting table, and a lifting module for driving the end plate feeding lifting table to move up and down. The end plates can be carried to work stations at different heights through the lifting module, automatic feeding can be realized, and the feeding precision is improved.

Description

A feeding mechanism and feeding method Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of feeding mechanisms, and particularly relates to a feeding mechanism and feeding method. Background Technology

[0002] In the prior art, Chinese utility model patent application number 201720196521.8, entitled "Feeding Rotary Assembly of Piston Column Feeding Mechanism," discloses the following technical solution: the feeding rotary assembly of the piston column feeding mechanism includes a piston column feeding mounting plate, a piston column feeding rotary cylinder fixed to the upper end face of the piston column feeding mounting plate, a rotating plate fixed to the rotating platform of the piston column feeding rotary cylinder, a rotating guide rail fixed to the upper end face of the rotating plate, a rotating displacement plate fixed to the slider of the rotating guide rail, a rotating displacement rack mounted on the rotating displacement plate, the rotating displacement rack being parallel to the rotating guide rail, and a rotating guide gear mounting support plate fixed to the upper end face of the piston column feeding mounting plate by means of reinforcing ribs, a rotating displacement guide gear mounted to the lower end face of the rotating guide gear mounting support plate by means of cantilever pins, the rotating displacement guide gear meshing with the rotating displacement rack.

[0003] The inventors realized that during the process of feeding the end plate, it was impossible to move the end plate to the target station using only a rotational displacement mechanism. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the technical problem in existing technologies that make it impossible to move end plates to different workstations, a feeding mechanism is proposed. The mechanism includes an end plate feeding platform for feeding end plates, a power module for moving the end plate feeding platform back and forth below the end plate feeding platform, a feeding lifting platform, and a lifting module for moving the end plate feeding lifting platform up and down.

[0005] Optionally, the feeding mechanism is assembled on the base plate of the shuttle table.

[0006] Optionally, the power module includes a first linear guide and a second linear guide, with the end plate loading platform mounted on the first linear guide and the end plate loading lifting platform mounted on the second linear guide.

[0007] Optionally, the lifting module is a rodless cylinder.

[0008] Optionally, the two material tower mechanisms can be connected by a rodless cylinder to achieve material feeding between the upper and lower layers. The two material tower mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt. The lifting power provided by the end plate lifting platform can meet the requirement that the two material tower mechanisms achieve the same height at the material feeding station.

[0009] Optionally, the end plate loading platform is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with an adjustment plate, the adjustment plate is provided with a lifting component, and the lifting component is used to drive the end plate to rise.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes a lifting plate, a lifting guide rail, and a cylinder. When the cylinder is working, the lifting plate can move along the lifting guide rail.

[0011] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes a lifting support block and a support block for supporting the end plate.

[0012] Optionally, the lifting support block is connected to a first spring, and a second spring is provided on the support block.

[0013] Optionally, a sensor is provided to detect whether material has arrived.

[0014] A feeding mechanism is provided, in which the end plate feeding mechanism is integrally assembled on the shuttle table base plate. The end plate feeding platform and the end plate feeding lifting platform are respectively installed on two sets of linear guide rails. The two material tower mechanisms of the end plate feeding mechanism realize the upper and lower layer shuttle feeding through a cylinder. The two mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt. The lifting power of the end plate feeding lifting platform can meet the requirement that the two material tower mechanisms reach the same height at the feeding station.

[0015] Optionally, the end plate loading platform is provided with a mounting plate, an adjustment plate is installed above the mounting plate, and a lifting assembly is installed on the side of the adjustment plate. The lifting assembly includes a lifting plate, a lifting guide rail, and a cylinder. When the cylinder is working, the lifting plate can move along the lifting guide rail.

[0016] Optionally, the adjustment plate is provided with two fixing components, the lifting component is located between the two fixing components, the fixing components are equipped with support blocks, and the lifting component is provided with lifting support blocks.

[0017] Optionally, the lifting assembly includes a lifting support block and a support block, both of which are mounted on a rotating shaft. When subjected to external force, both the lifting support block and the support block can rotate around the rotating shaft.

[0018] Optionally, the lifting support block and the rear end of the support block are equipped with compression springs.

[0019] Optionally, the compression spring is used to: cushion the impact and return the lifting support block and the support block to their initial position after the lifting process is completed.

[0020] Optionally, the lifting support block and the support block can rotate upward at a certain angle due to their shape, stress state, and spatial limiting effect, and can be reset under the action of gravity and spring force.

[0021] Optionally, an end plate loading platform is provided, and the end plate loading platform is provided with a mounting plate. The mounting plate is provided with a front and rear position adjustment plate and a quick-release adjustment plate. The front and rear position adjustment plate and the quick-release adjustment plate are used to assist in positioning and limiting the end plate during loading.

[0022] Optionally, after the feeding module is positioned on the conveyor line, the bottom slot of the feeding module is connected to the conveyor line. When an end plate is input into the bottom slot of the feeding platform, the sensor sends a signal, the cylinder of the lifting component pushes out, and the end plate is lifted up by one slot through the lifting support block.

[0023] Optionally, when the cylinder extends, the lifting support block is used to lift the end plate to the upper locking position. When the end plate rises, it can push the support block to rotate upward. As the end plate continues to rise, the support block continues to rotate and finally disengages from the end plate. Under the action of spring force, the end of the support block rotates counterclockwise and returns to the horizontal starting position.

[0024] At this time, the cylinder retracts, the lifting assembly descends, and the lifting support block, under the resistance of the end plate, rotates clockwise along the center of the shaft and eventually disengages from the end plate, returning to its initial position, thereby raising the end plate by one stop. This completes one feeding process, and the cycle continues until the end plate moves from the bottom to the top, completing the feeding operation.

[0025] A feeding mechanism is provided, comprising two feeding tower mechanisms, wherein the two feeding tower mechanisms are used to install any part of the feeding mechanism described in any one of the above; wherein the feeding tower mechanism comprises a first feeding tower mechanism and a second feeding tower mechanism;

[0026] The first material tower mechanism is installed on the n-shaped plate, and the second material tower mechanism is installed on the lifting part. The lifting part is used to drive the second material tower mechanism to move up and down relative to the n-shaped plate.

[0027] The first and second material tower mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt. The first and second material tower mechanisms move under the action of the synchronous belt, and the second material tower mechanism can pass under the n-shaped plate.

[0028] A feeding method is provided, wherein the steps of the feeding method are performed by any of the above-mentioned feeding mechanisms.

[0029] Beneficial effects: The end plate can be moved to different heights via the lifting module; the feeding mechanism is fully assembled on the shuttle table base plate, allowing it to shuttle over other feeding mechanisms or other mechanisms as the shuttle table base plate moves, thus increasing space utilization; the two material tower mechanisms achieve vertical feeding via a rodless cylinder, and are connected by a synchronous belt; the lifting power provided by the end plate feeding lifting platform ensures that the two material tower mechanisms reach a uniform height at the feeding station, making the feeding process standardized and unified; the end plate feeding mechanism is fully assembled on the shuttle table base plate, with the end plate feeding platform and the end plate feeding lifting platform mounted on two sets of linear guides respectively; the two material tower mechanisms can achieve vertical feeding via a cylinder, and are connected by a synchronous belt; the lifting power of the end plate feeding lifting platform ensures that the two material tower mechanisms reach the preset height at the feeding station; the end plate can be moved from the bottom layer to the top layer level by level via the lifting assembly.

[0030] This invention enables two material tower mechanisms to achieve a uniform height at the loading station, and the two material tower mechanisms of the end plate loading mechanism can achieve vertical material feeding through a single cylinder, thus improving space utilization. The lifting component can transport the end plates from the bottom layer to the top layer one by one, achieving the purpose of layering different end plates and facilitating the graded processing of different end plates. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the loading platform structure on the end plate of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of another structure of the loading platform on the end plate of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 is a partial structural diagram of the loading platform on the end plate of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another partial structure of the loading platform on the end plate of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the end plate front and rear position adjustment plate and the quick-release adjustment plate of the present invention. Detailed Implementation Methods

[0037] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby providing a clearer and more explicit definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6. Embodiments of the present invention include:

[0039] A feeding mechanism is provided, comprising an end plate feeding platform 2 for feeding end plates, a power module 3 for driving the end plate feeding platform 2 to move back and forth below the end plate feeding platform 2, a feeding lifting platform 5, and a lifting module 4 for driving the end plate feeding lifting platform 5 to move up and down.

[0040] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism is integrally assembled on the shuttle table base plate 1.

[0041] In one embodiment, the power module 3 includes a first linear guide rail and a second linear guide rail, the end plate loading platform 2 is mounted on the first linear guide rail, and the end plate loading lifting platform 5 is mounted on the second linear guide rail.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lifting module 4 is a rodless cylinder.

[0043] In one embodiment, the two material tower mechanisms 6 are connected by a rodless cylinder to achieve material feeding between the upper and lower layers. The two material tower mechanisms 6 are connected by a synchronous belt 7. The lifting power provided by the end plate lifting platform 5 can meet the preset height of the two material tower mechanisms 6 at the material feeding station position.

[0044] In one embodiment, the end plate loading platform 2 is provided with a mounting plate 2-1, the mounting plate 2-1 is provided with an adjusting plate 2-2, the adjusting plate 2-2 is provided with a lifting component 2-3, and the lifting component 2-3 is used to drive the end plate to rise.

[0045] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly 2-3 includes a lifting plate 2-3-2, a lifting guide rail 2-3-3, and a cylinder 2-3-1. When the cylinder 2-3-1 is working, the lifting plate 2-3-2 can move along the lifting guide rail 2-3-3.

[0046] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly 2-3 is provided with a lifting support block 2-3-4 and a support block 2-3-5 for supporting the end plate.

[0047] In one embodiment, the lifting support block 2-3-4 is connected to a first spring 2-3-6, and the support block 2-3-5 is provided with a second spring 2-3-7.

[0048] In one embodiment, a sensor is provided to detect whether material has arrived.

[0049] In one embodiment, a feeding mechanism is provided. The end plate feeding mechanism is integrally assembled on the shuttle table base plate. The end plate feeding platform and the end plate feeding lifting platform are respectively installed on two sets of linear guide rails. The two material tower mechanisms of the end plate feeding mechanism realize the upper and lower layer shuttle feeding through a cylinder 2-3-1. The two mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt. The lifting power of the end plate feeding lifting platform can meet the needs of the two material tower mechanisms to reach the preset height at the feeding station.

[0050] In one embodiment, the end plate loading platform is provided with a mounting plate 2-1, an adjusting plate 2-2 is installed above the mounting plate 2-1, and a lifting assembly 2-3 is installed on the side of the adjusting plate 2-2. The lifting assembly 2-3 is provided with a lifting plate 2-3-2, a lifting guide rail 2-3-3 and a cylinder 2-3-1. When the cylinder 2-3-1 is working, the lifting plate 2-3-2 can move along the lifting guide rail 2-3-3.

[0051] In one embodiment, the adjusting plate 2-2 is provided with two fixing components, the lifting component 2-3 is located between the two fixing components, the fixing components are provided with a support block 2-3-5, and the lifting component 2-3 is provided with a lifting support block 2-3-4.

[0052] In one embodiment, the lifting assembly 2-3 is provided with a lifting support block 2-3-4 and a support block 2-3-5. Both the lifting support block 2-3-4 and the support block 2-3-5 are mounted on a rotating shaft. When subjected to external force, both the lifting support block 2-3-4 and the support block 2-3-5 can rotate around the rotating shaft.

[0053] In one embodiment, the lifting support block 2-3-4 and the rear end of the support block are equipped with compression springs.

[0054] In one embodiment, the compression spring is used to: buffer the impact and return the lifting support block 2-3-4 and the support block to their initial positions after the lifting process is completed.

[0055] In one embodiment, the lifting support block 2-3-4 and the support block can rotate upward at a certain angle due to their shape, force state, and spatial limiting effect, and can be reset under the action of gravity and spring force.

[0056] In one embodiment, an end plate loading platform 2 is provided, and an mounting plate 2-1 is provided in the end plate loading platform 2. The mounting plate 2-1 is provided with a front and rear position adjustment plate 8 and a quick-release adjustment plate 9. The front and rear position adjustment plate 8 and the quick-release adjustment plate 9 are used to assist in positioning and limiting the end plate during loading.

[0057] In one embodiment, after the feeding module is positioned on the conveyor line, the bottommost slot of the feeding module is connected to the conveyor line. When an end plate is input into the bottommost slot of the feeding platform, the sensor sends a signal, and the cylinder 2-3-1 of the lifting component 2-3 pushes out, lifting the end plate upward by one slot through the lifting support block.

[0058] In one embodiment, when cylinder 2-3-1 extends, lifting support block 2-3-4 is used to lift end plate to the upper locking position. When the end plate rises, it can push support block 2-3-5 to rotate upward. As the end plate continues to rise, support block 2-3-5 continues to rotate and finally disengages from the end plate. Under the action of spring force, the end of support block 2-3-5 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the horizontal starting position.

[0059] At this time, the cylinder 2-3-1 retracts, the lifting component 2-3 descends, and the lifting support block 2-3-4, under the action of the end plate resistance, rotates clockwise along the center of the rotating shaft and finally disengages from the end plate and returns to the initial position, thereby raising the end plate by one stop. Thus, one feeding process is completed. This process is repeated continuously until the end plate moves from the bottom to the top step by step, completing the feeding work.

[0060] A feeding mechanism is provided, comprising two feeding tower mechanisms 6, wherein the two feeding tower mechanisms 6 are used to install any part in any of the feeding mechanisms described above; wherein the feeding tower mechanism 6 comprises a first feeding tower mechanism and a second feeding tower mechanism;

[0061] The first material tower mechanism is installed on the n-shaped plate, and the second material tower mechanism is installed on the lifting part. The lifting part is used to drive the second material tower mechanism to move up and down relative to the n-shaped plate.

[0062] The first and second material tower mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt 7. The first and second material tower mechanisms move under the action of the synchronous belt 7, and the second material tower mechanism can pass under the n-shaped plate.

[0063] A feeding method is provided, wherein the feeding mechanism described in any one of the above-mentioned methods is used to perform the steps of the feeding method.

[0064] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism, characterized in that, An end plate loading platform (2) for loading end plates is provided. Below the end plate loading platform (2) is a power module (3) for moving the end plate loading platform (2) back and forth. A loading lifting platform (5) is provided, along with a lifting module (4) for moving the end plate loading lifting platform (5) up and down. The loading mechanism is integrally assembled on the shuttle table base plate (1). The power module (3) includes a first linear guide rail and a second linear guide rail. The end plate loading platform (2) is mounted on the first linear guide rail, and the end plate loading lifting platform (5) is mounted on the second linear guide rail. The lifting module... Block (4) is a rodless cylinder; the two material tower mechanisms (6) realize the upper and lower layer shuttle feeding through a rodless cylinder, and the two material tower mechanisms (6) are connected by a synchronous belt (7). The lifting power provided by the end plate loading lifting platform (5) can meet the needs of the two material tower mechanisms (6) to achieve the preset height at the loading station position; the end plate loading platform (2) is provided with an installation plate (2-1), the installation plate (2-1) is provided with an adjustment plate (2-2), the adjustment plate (2-2) is provided with a lifting component (2-3), the lifting component (2-3) is used to drive the end plate to rise; the lifting component (2-3) The lifting assembly (2-3) includes a lifting plate (2-3-2), a lifting guide rail (2-3-3), and a cylinder (2-3-1). When the cylinder (2-3-1) is working, the lifting plate (2-3-2) can move along the lifting guide rail (2-3-3). The lifting assembly (2-3) includes a lifting support block (2-3-4) and a support block (2-3-5) for supporting the end plate. The lifting support block (2-3-4) is connected to a first spring (2-3-6), and the support block (2-3-5) is equipped with a second spring (2-3-7). Two material tower mechanisms (6) are provided. The material tower mechanism (6) is used to install any part in the feeding mechanism; wherein, the material tower mechanism (6) is provided with a first material tower mechanism and a second material tower mechanism; the first material tower mechanism is installed on the n-shaped plate, and the second material tower mechanism is installed on the lifting part, the lifting part is used to drive the second material tower mechanism to move up and down relative to the n-shaped plate; the first material tower mechanism and the second material tower mechanism are connected by a synchronous belt (7), the first material tower mechanism and the second material tower mechanism move under the action of the synchronous belt (7), and the second material tower mechanism can pass under the n-shaped plate.

2. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sensor is provided to detect whether material has arrived.

3. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end plate feeding mechanism is assembled on the base plate of the shuttle table. The end plate feeding platform and the end plate feeding lifting platform are respectively installed on two sets of linear guide rails. The two material tower mechanisms of the end plate feeding mechanism realize the upper and lower layer shuttle feeding through a cylinder (2-3-1). The two mechanisms are connected by a synchronous belt. The lifting power of the end plate feeding lifting platform can meet the needs of the two material tower mechanisms to reach the preset height at the feeding station.

4. The feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end plate loading platform is provided with a mounting plate (2-1), and an adjusting plate (2-2) is installed above the mounting plate (2-1). A lifting assembly (2-3) is installed on the side of the adjusting plate (2-2). The lifting assembly (2-3) is provided with a lifting plate (2-3-2), a lifting guide rail (2-3-3), and a cylinder (2-3-1). When the cylinder (2-3-1) is working, the lifting plate (2-3-2) can move along the lifting guide rail (2-3-3).

5. The feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (2-2) is provided with two fixing components, the lifting component (2-3) is located between the two fixing components, the fixing component is equipped with a support block (2-3-5), and the lifting component (2-3) is provided with a lifting support block (2-3-4).

6. The feeding mechanism according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The lifting assembly (2-3) includes a lifting support block (2-3-4) and a support block (2-3-5). Both the lifting support block (2-3-4) and the support block (2-3-5) are mounted on a rotating shaft. When subjected to external force, both the lifting support block (2-3-4) and the support block (2-3-5) can rotate around the rotating shaft.

7. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting support block (2-3-4) and the rear end of the support block are equipped with compression springs.

8. The feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The compression spring is used to: buffer impacts and return the lifting support block (2-3-4) and the support block to their initial positions after the lifting process is completed.

9. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting support block (2-3-4) and the support block can rotate upward at a certain angle due to their shape, stress state and spatial limitation, and can be reset under the action of gravity and spring force.

10. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, An end plate loading platform (2) is provided, and an installation plate (2-1) is provided in the end plate loading platform (2). The installation plate (2-1) is provided with a front and rear position adjustment plate (8) and a quick-release adjustment plate (9). The front and rear position adjustment plate (8) and the quick-release adjustment plate (9) are used to assist in positioning and limiting the end plate during loading.

11. The feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, After the feeding module is positioned on the conveyor line, the bottom position of the feeding module is connected to the conveyor line. When an end plate is input into the bottom position of the feeding platform, the sensor sends a signal, and the cylinder (2-3-1) of the lifting component (2-3) pushes out, lifting the end plate one position upward through the lifting support block.

12. The feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, When the cylinder (2-3-1) extends, the lifting support block (2-3-4) is used to lift the end plate to the upper locking position. When the end plate rises, it can push the support block (2-3-5) to rotate upward. As the end plate continues to rise, the support block (2-3-5) continues to rotate and finally disengages from the end plate. Under the action of the spring force, the end of the support block (2-3-5) rotates counterclockwise and returns to the horizontal starting position. At this time, the cylinder (2-3-1) retracts, the lifting assembly (2-3) descends, and the lifting support block (2-3-4) rotates clockwise along the center of the rotating shaft under the action of the end plate resistance, and finally disengages from the end plate and returns to the initial position, thereby raising the end plate by one locking position. Thus, one feeding process is completed. This process is repeated continuously until the end plate rises from the bottom to the top step by step, completing the feeding work.

13. A feeding method, characterized in that, The feeding method steps are performed by the feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-12.

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