A vibrating disc flow channel structure capable of automatic deviation correction

Abstract

The application discloses a vibrating disc flow channel structure capable of automatic deviation correction, comprising a vibrating disc, a visual camera and a position sensor, wherein the vibrating disc is provided with a discharging track, the discharging track faces a material collecting mechanism, a workpiece is arranged in the vibrating disc, the side surface of the workpiece is provided with four circumferentially arranged notches, the visual camera and the position sensor are sequentially arranged along the feeding direction of the discharging track, the discharging track is provided with a rotating disc corresponding to the position sensor, the rotating disc is embeddedly arranged on the bottom surface of the discharging track, the bottom of the rotating disc is connected with a first driving device, and the first driving device is used for driving the rotating disc to rotate. Compared with the prior art, the application realizes automatic deviation correction in the feeding process, does not need to additionally arrange a material distributing mechanism, simplifies the feeding device, and is convenient for observing and monitoring the feeding condition.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vibratory feeder feeding device technology, and in particular to a vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction. Background Technology

[0002] A vibratory feeder is an auxiliary feeding device for automatic assembly or automatic processing machinery. It can arrange various products in an orderly manner and work with automatic assembly equipment to assemble the various parts of the products into a complete product, or work with automatic processing machinery to complete the processing of workpieces.

[0003] Under normal conditions, parts are arranged sequentially in the feeding channel of the vibratory feeder and fed to the next station. However, when conveying round workpieces, the feeding channel of the vibratory feeder can only locate the outer diameter of the round workpiece, lacking angle positioning. The angles of the round workpieces within the feeding channel are inconsistent, requiring a material distribution mechanism to rotate and adjust the round workpieces before they are accurately placed in the next station. This complicates the feeding mechanism. Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism obstructs the end of the vibratory feeder's feeding channel, making it difficult to monitor the workpiece feeding process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatically correcting vibratory feeder channel structure, which realizes automatic correction during the feeding process, eliminates the need for additional material distribution mechanisms, simplifies the feeding device, and facilitates observation and monitoring of the feeding situation.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatically correctable vibratory feeder flow channel structure, comprising a vibratory feeder, a vision camera, and a position sensor. A feeding track is provided on the vibratory feeder, facing the receiving mechanism. The workpiece is placed inside the vibratory feeder, and four circumferentially arranged notches are provided on the side of the workpiece. The vision camera and the position sensor are arranged sequentially along the feeding direction of the feeding track. A rotating disk corresponding to the position sensor is provided on the feeding track. The rotating disk is embedded in the bottom surface of the feeding track. The bottom of the rotating disk is connected to a first driving device, which is used to drive the rotating disk to rotate.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] A secondary positioning mechanism is also provided on the feeding track. The secondary positioning mechanism is located on one side of the first driving device. The secondary positioning mechanism includes a base, a stop block, and a second driving device. The base is provided with a first sliding groove. The first sliding groove has symmetrically arranged first through holes on both sides. The stop block is slidably connected in the first sliding groove and passes through the first through hole. The bottom surface of the feeding track is provided with a second sliding groove corresponding to the stop block. The stop block is slidably connected in the second sliding groove. The top of the stop block passes through the second sliding groove and inserts into the notch on the side of the workpiece. The workpieces are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stop block. The first through hole is connected to a suction and blowing device through an air pipe. The base is fixedly installed at the output end of the second driving device. The second driving device is used to drive the base to rotate.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The receiving mechanism includes a receiving seat, a receiving groove on the receiving seat, and a protrusion with a matching notch on one side of the receiving groove.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The receiving mechanism also includes a circular conveyor line, with the receiving seat fixedly mounted on the platform of the circular conveyor line.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The thickness of the workpiece is greater than or equal to the thickness of the receiving trough.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The shape of the stop block matches the shape of the notch.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The diameter of the rotating disk is smaller than the diameter of the workpiece.

[0018] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0019] 1. In this invention, the workpiece is fed sequentially through the feeding track during the feeding process, and automatic correction of deviation is achieved through the rotating disk during the feeding process. There is no need to arrange an additional material distribution mechanism, which simplifies the feeding device and facilitates observation and monitoring of the feeding situation.

[0020] 2. In this invention, in order to prevent the workpiece from deflecting due to inertia during the process of leaving the unloading track and entering the receiving mechanism, a secondary positioning mechanism is additionally provided on the unloading track to limit the deflection of the workpiece and ensure accurate unloading. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a vibratory feeder flow channel structure that can automatically correct deviation.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the secondary positioning mechanism in a vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the moving structure of the baffle in a vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving mechanism in a vibratory feeder channel structure with automatic deviation correction.

[0026] Legend:

[0027] 1. Vibratory feeder; 11. Feeding track; 111. Second chute; 2. Vision camera; 3. Position sensor; 4. Receiving mechanism; 41. Receiving seat; 411. Receiving trough; 42. Circular conveyor line; 5. Workpiece; 51. Notch; 6. Rotary disc; 61. First drive device; 7. Secondary positioning mechanism; 71. Seat; 711. First chute; 712. First through hole; 713. Air pipe; 72. Stop block; 73. Second drive device. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0030] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper" and "inner" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] Please see Figure 1-4 The present invention provides a technical solution: an automatically correctable vibratory feeder flow channel structure, including a vibratory feeder 1, a vision camera 2, and a position sensor 3. A feeding track 11 is provided on the vibratory feeder 1, the feeding track 11 faces the receiving mechanism 4, a workpiece 5 is placed inside the vibratory feeder 1, and four circumferentially arranged notches 51 are provided on the side of the workpiece 5. The vision camera 2 and the position sensor 3 are arranged sequentially along the feeding direction of the feeding track 11. A rotating disk 6 corresponding to the position sensor 3 is provided on the feeding track 11. The rotating disk 6 is embedded in the bottom surface of the feeding track 11, and the bottom of the rotating disk 6 is connected to a first driving device 61, which is used to drive the rotating disk 6 to rotate.

[0034] A secondary positioning mechanism 7 is also provided on the feeding track 11. The secondary positioning mechanism 7 is located on one side of the first driving device 61. The secondary positioning mechanism 7 includes a seat 71, a stop block 72, and a second driving device 73. A first sliding groove 711 is provided on the seat 71. A first through hole 712 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the first sliding groove 711. The stop block 72 is slidably connected in the first sliding groove 711 and passes through the first through hole 712. A second sliding groove 111 is provided on the bottom surface of the feeding track 11, corresponding to the position of the stop block 72. The stop block 72 is slidably connected in the second sliding groove 111. After the top of the stop block 72 passes through the second sliding groove 111, it is inserted into the notch 51 on the side of the workpiece 5. Workpieces 5 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stop block 72. The first through hole 712 is connected to a suction and blowing device through an air pipe 713. The seat 71 is fixedly installed on the output end of the second driving device 73. The second driving device 73 is used to drive the seat 71 to rotate.

[0035] To prevent the workpiece 5 from deflecting due to inertia during the process of leaving the unloading track 11 and entering the receiving mechanism 4, a secondary positioning mechanism 7 is additionally provided on the unloading track 11 to limit the deflection of the workpiece 5 and ensure accurate unloading.

[0036] When the secondary positioning mechanism 7 is working, the stop block 72, which was originally housed in the first through hole 712 of the base 71, is adjusted by the rotation of the rotating disk 6. The suction and blowing device then blows air through the air pipe 713, causing the stop block 72 to extend upwards. The top of the stop block 72 passes through the second slide groove 111 and extends into the gap 51 between the penultimate and second-to-last workpieces 5. The bottom plate of the stop block 72 is blocked by the first slide groove 711, restricting its upward movement. Afterwards, when the workpiece 5 continues to be fed, the original second-to-last workpiece 5 pushes the original penultimate workpiece 5 to feed. The stop block 72 moves accordingly, moving within the second slide groove 111. The base plate of the stop block 72 moves within the first slide groove 711. When the last workpiece 5 enters the receiving seat 41, the stop block 72 is positioned at another first through hole 712. The suction and blowing device draws air through the air pipe 713, and the stop block 72 retracts into the first through hole 712. Then, the second drive device 73 rotates the seat 71 180 degrees (in the next cycle, rotates 180 degrees in the opposite direction), so that the stop block 72 is again positioned between the last workpiece 5 and the second-to-last workpiece 5. This cycle repeats.

[0037] The receiving mechanism 4 includes a receiving seat 41, on which a receiving groove 411 is provided. A protrusion with a matching notch 51 is provided on one side of the receiving groove 411. After the rotating disk 6 rotates to adjust the angle of the workpiece 5, the notch 51 on the workpiece 5 is aligned with the protrusion in the receiving groove 411. After the workpiece 5 enters the receiving groove 411, the workpiece 5 is positioned by the protrusion at the angle, which is accurate and facilitates the next step of processing.

[0038] The receiving mechanism 4 also includes a ring conveyor line 42, and the receiving seat 41 is fixedly installed on the platform of the ring conveyor line 42 to realize the feeding of workpiece 5.

[0039] The thickness of workpiece 5 is greater than or equal to the thickness of receiving groove 411, which facilitates the unloading of workpiece 5 from receiving seat 41.

[0040] The shape of the stop 72 matches the shape of the notch 51, so that the stop 72 can fully position the workpiece 5.

[0041] The diameter of the rotating disk 6 is smaller than the diameter of the workpiece 5 to prevent interference with the stop block 72.

[0042] Working Principle: When a circular workpiece 5 is fed through a vibratory feeder 1, the workpieces 5 are arranged sequentially within the feeding track 11. To ensure that the angles of the workpieces 5 output from the feeding track 11 are consistent and accurately fed into the next station (receiving mechanism 4), a position sensor 3 is installed at the second-to-last workpiece 5 at one end of the feeding track 11's outlet, and a vision camera 2 is installed at the third-to-last workpiece 5. When a workpiece 5 moves below the vision camera 2, the vision camera 2 acquires an image, which is then transmitted to the controller for calculation. The controller calculates the deflection angle and the required rotation angle. When the workpiece 5 moves to the position sensor 3, it is detected by the position sensor 3 and fed back to the controller. The controller then controls the rotating disk 6 to rotate, which drives the workpiece 5 to rotate through friction, adjusting the angle of the workpiece 5 and achieving correction. Afterward, the workpiece 5 moves to the end of the feeding track 11, awaiting unloading. During the feeding process, the workpieces 5 are fed sequentially through the feeding track 11, and the rotating disk 6 achieves automatic correction during the feeding process. This eliminates the need for an additional material distribution mechanism, simplifying the feeding device and facilitating observation and monitoring of the feeding situation.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction, characterized in that, The device includes a vibratory feeder (1), a vision camera (2), and a position sensor (3). The vibratory feeder (1) is provided with a feeding track (11) facing the receiving mechanism (4). The workpiece (5) is placed inside the vibratory feeder (1). The workpiece (5) has four circumferentially arranged notches (51) on its side. The vision camera (2) and the position sensor (3) are arranged sequentially along the feeding direction of the feeding track (11). The feeding track (11) is provided with a rotating disk (6) whose position corresponds to that of the position sensor (3). The rotating disk (6) is embedded in the feeding track. On the bottom surface of (11), the bottom of the rotating disk (6) is connected to the first driving device (61), which is used to drive the rotating disk (6) to rotate. The feeding track (11) is also provided with a secondary positioning mechanism (7). The secondary positioning mechanism (7) is located on one side of the first driving device (61). The secondary positioning mechanism (7) includes a seat (71), a stop (72), and a second driving device (73). The seat (71) is provided with a first sliding groove (711). The first sliding groove (711) is provided with symmetrically arranged first through holes (712) on both sides. The stop... (72) The stop block (72) is slidably connected in the first groove (711). The stop block (72) passes through the first through hole (712). The bottom surface of the feeding track (11) is provided with a second groove (111) corresponding to the stop block (72). The stop block (72) is slidably connected in the second groove (111). The top of the stop block (72) passes through the second groove (111) and is inserted into the notch (51) on the side of the workpiece (5). The workpieces (5) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the stop block (72). The first through hole (712) is connected to the suction and blowing air through the air pipe (713). The device has a seat (71) fixedly installed at the output end of the second drive device (73), which is used to drive the seat (71) to rotate. When the secondary positioning mechanism (7) is working, the stop (72) is originally stored in the first through hole (712) of the seat (71). After the rotating disk (6) rotates to adjust the angle of the workpiece (5), the air blowing device blows air through the air pipe (713), causing the stop (72) to extend upward. The top of the stop (72) passes through the second slide groove (111) and extends into the gap (51) between the penultimate workpiece (5) and the penultimate workpiece (5).

2. The vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism (4) includes a receiving seat (41), on which a receiving groove (411) is provided, and a protrusion with a shape matching the notch (51) is provided on one side of the receiving groove (411).

3. The vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism (4) also includes a ring conveyor line (42), and the receiving seat (41) is fixedly installed on the platform of the ring conveyor line (42).

4. The vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction according to claim 2, characterized in that, The thickness of the workpiece (5) is greater than or equal to the thickness of the receiving trough (411).

5. The vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shape of the stop (72) matches the shape of the notch (51).

6. The vibratory feeder flow channel structure with automatic deviation correction according to claim 1, characterized in that, The diameter of the rotating disk (6) is smaller than the diameter of the workpiece (5).

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