A feeding device

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of linen washing, and discloses a feeding equipment. The feeding equipment comprises a support frame, a track mechanism and a material carrying mechanism; the track mechanism is arranged on the support frame, and the track mechanism comprises a feeding guide rail, a conveying guide rail, a material conveying guide rail and a returning guide rail which are sequentially connected in head-tail mode; the material carrying mechanism is slidably arranged on the track mechanism, and the material carrying mechanism reciprocates through the feeding guide rail, the conveying guide rail, the material conveying guide rail and the returning guide rail in sequence; when the material carrying mechanism is located on the feeding guide rail, the material carrying mechanism can receive a to-be-shifted piece from the previous station; and when the material carrying mechanism is located on the material conveying guide rail, the material carrying mechanism can shift the to-be-shifted piece on the material carrying mechanism to the next station. Through the cooperation between the track mechanism and the material carrying mechanism, the feeding equipment can realize automatic shifting operation of the linen, the shifting efficiency is high, and the labor cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of linen washing technology, and more particularly to a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Linen refers to almost everything related to "fabric" in modern hotels, including hotel guest room bedding such as sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, pillow inserts, comforter inserts, and decorative fabrics; hotel bathroom products such as face towels, bath towels, and bathrobes; and hotel restaurant textiles such as tablecloths, napkins, and chair covers. After washing and dehydration, linens need to be spread out and flattened using a fabric spreading machine before being sent to an ironing machine.

[0003] In existing technologies, the feeding of fabric spreading machines is usually done manually, with multiple operators taking turns placing the washed and dehydrated linens onto the machine. However, the spreading machine can only process one linen at a time, and operators have to wait for the linens on the spreading machine to be transferred to the ironing machine before they can feed another linen. This results in long waiting times for the operators, and manual feeding has the disadvantages of low feeding efficiency and high labor costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a feeding device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device that can automate the feeding of linens, with high feeding efficiency and reduced labor costs.

[0006] Based on the above concept, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows:

[0007] A feeding device, comprising:

[0008] Support frame;

[0009] A track mechanism is mounted on the support frame. The track mechanism includes a feeding guide rail, a transmission guide rail, a material transfer guide rail, and a return guide rail connected in sequence from end to end.

[0010] The loading mechanism is slidably mounted on the track mechanism. The loading mechanism can reciprocate sequentially through the loading guide rail, the transmission guide rail, the transfer guide rail, and the return guide rail. When the loading mechanism is located on the loading guide rail, it can receive the workpiece to be transferred from the previous station. When the loading mechanism is located on the transfer guide rail, it can transfer the workpiece to be transferred to the next station.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the feeding guide rail includes a first feeding corner connecting section, a first feeding vertical section, a second feeding corner connecting section, a second feeding vertical section, and a third feeding corner connecting section connected in sequence. The end of the first feeding corner connecting section away from the first feeding vertical section is connected to the return guide rail, and the end of the third feeding corner connecting section away from the second feeding vertical section is connected to the transmission guide rail; and / or

[0012] The material transfer guide rail includes a first material transfer corner connecting section, a first material transfer vertical section, a second material transfer corner connecting section, a second material transfer vertical section, and a third material transfer corner connecting section connected in sequence. The end of the first material transfer corner connecting section away from the first material transfer vertical section is connected to the return guide rail, and the end of the third material transfer corner connecting section away from the second material transfer vertical section is connected to the transmission guide rail.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the transmission guide rail gradually tilts downward along the sliding direction of the material loading mechanism; and / or

[0014] The return guide rail gradually tilts downward along the sliding direction of the loading mechanism.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the material loading mechanism includes:

[0016] Base;

[0017] A pulley is rotatably mounted on the base, and the pulley is in rolling cooperation with the track mechanism;

[0018] The clamping part is rotatably mounted on the base, and the part to be transferred can be clamped between the clamping part and the base.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the feeding device further includes a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is provided on both the feeding guide rail and the conveying guide rail. The driving mechanism is configured to drive the material carrying mechanism to slide along the corresponding guide rail.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the driving mechanism includes:

[0021] The driving component is mounted on the support frame;

[0022] The drive gear is connected to the output end of the drive component and can rotate under the driving action of the drive component;

[0023] Driven gears, multiple driven gears are spaced apart along the extension direction of the corresponding guide rails and are rotatably arranged;

[0024] A transmission chain is sequentially wound around the driving gear and a plurality of driven gears. The base is also provided with meshing teeth that can mesh with the transmission chain.

[0025] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the feeding device further includes a blocking mechanism, which is disposed on the track mechanism. The blocking mechanism has an avoidance position that allows the material-carrying mechanism to slide along the track mechanism and an interception position that prevents the material-carrying mechanism from sliding along the track mechanism.

[0026] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the blocking mechanism includes:

[0027] Mounting base, provided on the track mechanism;

[0028] A blocking component, the middle of which is rotatably mounted on the track mechanism;

[0029] A blocking drive source is disposed on the mounting base. The output end of the blocking drive source is rotatably connected to the first end of the blocking member. The blocking drive source can drive the blocking member to rotate so that the second end of the blocking member switches between the avoidance position and the interception position.

[0030] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, at least one of the material-carrying mechanisms is provided on the track mechanism.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment of the feeding device provided by the present invention, the number of track mechanisms is multiple, and the multiple track mechanisms are spaced apart along the width direction of the support frame.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0033] This invention provides a feeding device, including a support frame, a track mechanism, and a loading mechanism. The track mechanism is disposed on the support frame and includes a feeding guide rail, a transmission guide rail, a material transfer guide rail, and a return guide rail connected end to end. The loading mechanism is slidably disposed on the track mechanism and reciprocates through the feeding guide rail, the transmission guide rail, the material transfer guide rail, and the return guide rail in sequence. When the loading mechanism is located on the feeding guide rail, it can receive the workpiece to be transferred from the previous station. When the loading mechanism is located on the material transfer guide rail, it can transfer the workpiece to be transferred on it to the next station. By configuring the track mechanism as a feeding guide, a transmission guide, a transfer guide, and a return guide connected end to end, the loading mechanism, after receiving linens from the previous station on the feeding guide, can slide along the transmission guide to the transfer guide, where it transfers the linens to the next station. After completing the linen transfer, the loading mechanism can slide along the return guide back to the feeding guide, ready for the next linen transfer operation. Through the cooperation between the track mechanism and the loading mechanism, automated linen transfer can be achieved, resulting in high transfer efficiency and reduced labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track mechanism and the material loading mechanism provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material loading mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drive mechanism and the feeding guide rail provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the release module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the interception module provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the support frame provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] In the picture:

[0043] 1-Support frame; 11-Column; 12-Horizontal beam; 13-Longitudinal beam; 14-Hanging rod;

[0044] 2- Track mechanism; 21- Feeding guide rail; 211- First feeding corner connecting section; 212- First feeding vertical section; 213- Second feeding corner connecting section; 214- Second feeding vertical section; 215- Third feeding corner connecting section; 22- Transfer guide rail; 23- Material transfer guide rail; 231- First material transfer corner connecting section; 232- First material transfer vertical section; 233- Second material transfer corner connecting section; 234- Second material transfer vertical section; 235- Third material transfer corner connecting section; 24- Return guide rail; 25- Connecting arc-shaped guide rail;

[0045] 3-Material loading mechanism; 31-Base; 32-Pulley; 33-Clamping part; 34-Meshing teeth; 35-Anti-collision block; 36-Rotating shaft; 37-Torsion spring;

[0046] 4-Blocking mechanism; 41-Mounting base; 42-Blocking component; 421-Blocking bracket; 422-Shift fork; 423-First mounting shaft; 424-Second mounting shaft; 425-Swing arm; 43-Blocking drive source;

[0047] 5-Drive mechanism; 51-Drive component; 52-Driving gear; 53-Driven gear; 54-Transmission chain;

[0048] 6-Control system. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0050] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0051] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0052] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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 limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0053] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding device provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 2 A front view schematic diagram of the feeding device provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cooperation between the track mechanism 2 and the material loading mechanism 3 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figures 1-3 As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding device located between a linen feeding station and a spreading machine. This device receives washed and dehydrated linens from the linen feeding station and transfers them to the spreading machine for unfolding and finishing. In this embodiment, the item to be transferred specifically refers to the linens to be transferred; the previous station is the linen feeding station, and the next station is the spreading machine. Of course, in other embodiments, the item to be transferred can also be other products that require automated transfer between two stations.

[0054] Specifically, the feeding device provided in this embodiment includes a support frame 1, a track mechanism 2, and a loading mechanism 3. The track mechanism 2 is disposed on the support frame 1 and includes a feeding guide rail 21, a transmission guide rail 22, a material transfer guide rail 23, and a return guide rail 24 connected end to end. The loading mechanism 3 is slidably disposed on the track mechanism 2. The loading mechanism 3 reciprocates through the feeding guide rail 21, the transmission guide rail 22, the material transfer guide rail 23, and the return guide rail 24 in sequence. When the loading mechanism 3 is located on the feeding guide rail 21, it can receive the parts to be transferred from the previous station. When the loading mechanism 3 is located on the material transfer guide rail 23, it can transfer the parts to be transferred on it to the next station.

[0055] The feeding device provided in this embodiment, by setting up a support frame 1, can provide overall support for the track mechanism 2 and the loading mechanism 3. By setting the track mechanism 2 as a feeding guide rail 21, a transmission guide rail 22, a transfer guide rail 23, and a return guide rail 24 connected end to end, the loading mechanism 3, after receiving the linens from the previous station on the feeding guide rail 21, can slide through the transmission guide rail 22 to the transfer guide rail 23, and transfer the linens on the transfer guide rail 23 to the next station. After completing the linen transfer, the loading mechanism 3 can also slide through the return guide rail 24 back to the feeding guide rail 21, ready for the next linen transfer operation. Through the cooperation between the track mechanism 2 and the loading mechanism 3, the automated linen transfer operation can be realized, with high transfer efficiency and reduced labor costs.

[0056] Because some linens are quite long and wide, to prevent their bottoms from contacting the ground and becoming soiled during transport, in this embodiment, the feeding guide rail 21 includes a first feeding corner connecting section 211, a first feeding vertical section 212, a second feeding corner connecting section 213, a second feeding vertical section 214, and a third feeding corner connecting section 215 connected in sequence. The end of the first feeding corner connecting section 211 away from the first feeding vertical section 212 is connected to the return guide rail 24, and the end of the third feeding corner connecting section 215 away from the second feeding vertical section 214 is connected to the transmission guide rail 22. This design allows the feeding guide rail 21 to be in a low position at the second feeding corner connecting section 213, making it easier for operators to transfer the washed and dehydrated linens to the loading mechanism 3. The material transfer guide 23 includes a first material transfer corner connecting section 231, a first material transfer vertical section 232, a second material transfer corner connecting section 233, a second material transfer vertical section 234, and a third material transfer corner connecting section 235 connected in sequence. The end of the first material transfer corner connecting section 231 away from the first material transfer vertical section 232 is connected to the return guide 24, and the end of the third material transfer corner connecting section 235 away from the second material transfer vertical section 234 is connected to the transfer guide 22. This design allows the material transfer guide 23 to be in a low position at the second material transfer corner connecting section 233, making it convenient for operators to transfer the linens on the material transfer guide 23 to the next work station.

[0057] Optionally, the feeding guide rail 21 and the return guide rail 24, as well as the transfer guide rail 23 and the return guide rail 24, are connected by connecting arc-shaped guide rails 25 to ensure the smooth sliding of the loading mechanism 3 along the entire track mechanism 2. It is understood that the connection points of each guide rail must be aligned to ensure the smooth sliding of the loading mechanism 3.

[0058] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the material loading mechanism 3 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 4 and combined Figure 2As shown, the material loading mechanism 3 includes a base 31, a pulley 32, and a clamping part 33. The pulley 32 is rotatably mounted on the base 31 and rolls with the track mechanism 2. The clamping part 33 is rotatably mounted on the base 31, and the linen can be clamped between the clamping part 33 and the base 31. Optionally, the feeding guide rail 21, the transmission guide rail 22, the material transfer guide rail 23, the return guide rail 24, and the arc-shaped guide rail 25 are all provided with grooves. The pulley 32 rolls with the grooves to guide the movement of the pulley 32 and prevent the pulley 32 from disengaging from the track mechanism 2 during sliding.

[0059] In this embodiment, the feeding guide rail 21, the transfer guide rail 22, the conveying guide rail 23, the return guide rail 24, and the arc-shaped guide rail 25 are all double-layered tracks. The gap between the two tracks forms the aforementioned chute. The material-carrying mechanism 3 runs from the bottom of the track mechanism 2, and the top of the track mechanism 2 is connected to the support frame 1. This operating mode ensures that the material-carrying mechanism 3 has sufficient movement space and prevents the linens from interfering with other mechanisms.

[0060] Optionally, in this embodiment, the number of pulleys 32 is four, and the four pulleys 32 are divided into two groups. The two groups of pulleys 32 respectively cooperate with two opposite groove walls on the chute, thereby further ensuring the stability of the relative movement between the material loading mechanism 3 and the track mechanism 2. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of pulleys 32 can be other values, and their arrangement can also be adjusted according to actual needs. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0061] Because the entire track mechanism 2 has many inflection points, to prevent the material-carrying mechanism 3 from colliding with the track mechanism 2 at these inflection points, the material-carrying mechanism 3 also includes anti-collision blocks 35 mounted on the base 31. When the material-carrying mechanism 3 collides with the track mechanism 2, the anti-collision block 35 can buffer the force between the two through its own deformation, preventing damage to either the material-carrying mechanism 3 or the track mechanism 2 due to the collision. Optionally, the anti-collision block 35 is a rubber block, which has a good buffering effect, is easy to obtain materials for, and has a low manufacturing cost.

[0062] Continue to refer to Figure 4 The loading mechanism 3 also includes a rotating shaft 36 and a torsion spring 37. The clamping part 33 is rotatably mounted on the base 31 via the rotating shaft 36, and the torsion spring 37 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 36, with its two ends abutting against the base 31 and the clamping part 33, respectively. When it is necessary to place the linen on the loading mechanism 3, the operator can first move one end of the clamping part 33 to rotate it away from the base 31, then place the linen in the gap between the base 31 and the clamping part 33. After the operator releases the clamping part 33, the clamping part 33 will reset under the elastic restoring force of the torsion spring 37, thereby clamping the linen.

[0063] Figure 3As shown, the feeding device also includes a drive mechanism 5. Both the feeding guide rail 21 and the transfer guide rail 23 are equipped with drive mechanisms 5, which are configured to drive the material-carrying mechanism 3 to slide along the corresponding guide rail. By providing drive mechanisms 5, when the material-carrying mechanism 3 slides to the feeding guide rail 21 or the transfer guide rail 23, the drive mechanism 5 can provide power to the material-carrying mechanism 3, enabling it to smoothly pass through the feeding guide rail 21 or the transfer guide rail 23.

[0064] It is understandable that the drive mechanism 5 installed on the feeding guide rail 21 and the transfer guide rail 23 has the same structure and working principle. This embodiment will take the drive mechanism 5 installed on the feeding guide rail 21 as an example for introduction. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the drive mechanism 5 and the feeding guide rail 21 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 5 and combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the drive mechanism 5 includes a drive member 51, a drive gear 52, a driven gear 53, and a transmission chain 54. The drive member 51 is mounted on the support frame 1. The drive gear 52 is connected to the output end of the drive member 51 and can rotate under the drive of the drive member 51. Multiple driven gears 53 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the feeding guide rail 21 and can all be rotatably arranged. The transmission chain 54 is sequentially wound around the drive gear 52 and multiple driven gears 53. The base 31 is also provided with meshing teeth 34, which can mesh with the transmission chain 54. When the loading mechanism 3 slides to the first loading corner connecting section 211, it can smoothly slide into the first loading vertical section 212 under its own gravity. At the same time, the meshing teeth 34 of the loading mechanism 3 mesh with the transmission chain 54. When the loading mechanism 3 slides to the bottom of the first loading vertical section 212, the drive mechanism 5 can be activated to drive the driving gear 52 and the driven gear 53 to rotate, so that the transmission chain 54 drives the loading mechanism 3 to slide onto the transmission guide rail 22 after passing through the second loading corner connecting section 213, the second loading vertical section 214 and the third loading corner connecting section 215 in sequence. The specific structure and working principle of the drive mechanism 5 set on the material transfer guide rail 23 are the same as those of the drive mechanism 5 set on the loading guide rail 21. The specific structure and working principle of the drive mechanism 5 set on the material transfer guide rail 23 will not be described again in this embodiment.

[0065] To ensure the smooth passage of the material-carrying mechanism 3 through the transmission guide rail 22 and the return guide rail 24, in this embodiment, the transmission guide rail 22 gradually tilts downwards along the sliding direction of the material-carrying mechanism 3; the return guide rail 24 also gradually tilts downwards along the sliding direction of the material-carrying mechanism 3. This allows the material-carrying mechanism 3 to pass through the transmission guide rail 22 and the return guide rail 24 under its own gravity. This arrangement saves on the number of drive mechanisms 5, the space occupied, and energy consumption, thereby reducing the manufacturing and operating costs of the feeding equipment. Optionally, the angle between the transmission guide rail 22 and the horizontal plane is 2° to 5°, preferably 3°; the angle between the return guide rail 24 and the horizontal plane is 2° to 5°, preferably 3°.

[0066] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the release module 41 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the interception module 42 provided in the embodiment is shown. Figures 6-7 and combined Figure 2 As shown, in order to improve feeding efficiency, multiple material-carrying mechanisms 3 can operate simultaneously on the track mechanism 2 in this embodiment. To prevent multiple material-carrying mechanisms 3 from accumulating at a certain point on the track mechanism 2, the feeding device also includes a blocking mechanism 4. The blocking mechanism 4 is disposed on the track mechanism 2 and has a clearance position that allows the material-carrying mechanism 3 to slide along the track mechanism 2 and an interception position that prevents the material-carrying mechanism 3 from sliding along the track mechanism 2.

[0067] Specifically, the blocking mechanism 4 includes a mounting base 41, a blocking member 42, and a blocking drive source 43. The mounting base 41 is mounted on the track mechanism 2; the middle part of the blocking member 42 is rotatably mounted on the track mechanism 2; the blocking drive source 43 is mounted on the mounting base 41, and the output end of the blocking drive source 43 is rotatably connected to the first end of the blocking member 42. The blocking drive source 43 can drive the blocking member 42 to rotate, so that the second end of the blocking member 42 switches between a clearance position and an interception position. Optionally, the blocking drive source 43 is a blocking cylinder.

[0068] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6As shown, the blocking member 42 includes a blocking bracket 421 and a fork 422 connected to the blocking bracket 421. The blocking bracket 421 is rotatably mounted on the track mechanism 2 via a mounting base 41. The fork 422 includes two opposing fork claws. The end of the blocking bracket 421 away from the fork 422 is the first end of the blocking member 42, and the free end of the fork 422 is the second end of the blocking member 42. When the fork 422 is in the interception position, the fork claw near the downstream of the track mechanism 2 can abut against the front end of the loading mechanism 3. When the fork 422 switches from the interception position to the avoidance position, the fork claw near the downstream of the track mechanism 2 rotates out of the track mechanism 2, while the fork claw near the upstream of the track mechanism 2 pushes the rear end of the loading mechanism 3 so that the loading mechanism 3 continues to slide along the track mechanism 2. In this example, the blocking element 42 can be positioned on the track mechanism 2 at a small angle to the horizontal plane. That is, when the fork 422 switches from the intercepting position to the yielding position, the fork 422 can also provide some power for the continued sliding of the loading mechanism 3, thereby preventing the loading mechanism 3 from getting stuck on the track mechanism 2. It should be noted that the front end of the loading mechanism 3 refers to the end of the loading mechanism 3 closest to the downstream of the track mechanism 2, and the rear end of the loading mechanism 3 refers to the end of the loading mechanism 3 closest to the upstream of the track mechanism 2.

[0069] In another embodiment, such as Figure 7 As shown, the blocking member 42 includes a first mounting shaft 423, a second mounting shaft 424, and two opposing swing arms 425. The middle parts of the two swing arms 425 are rotatably mounted on the track mechanism 2 via the first mounting shaft 423. The blocking drive source 43 is located above the track mechanism 2. The upper ends of the two swing arms 425 (i.e., the first ends of the blocking member 42) are rotatably mounted on the output end of the blocking drive source 43 via the second mounting shaft 424. The lower ends of the two swing arms 425 can abut against the front end of the loading mechanism 3. In this example, the blocking member 42 can be set at a position on the track mechanism 2 with a large angle to the horizontal plane. That is, when the fork 422 switches from the intercepting position to the avoiding position, the loading mechanism 3 can continue to slide along the track mechanism 2 under its own gravity without the blocking member 42 providing additional power.

[0070] In another embodiment, the two blocking mechanisms 4 in the above example can be used simultaneously to ensure that the loading mechanism 3 slides smoothly on the track mechanism 2 and to prevent the loading mechanism 3 from accumulating on the track mechanism 2.

[0071] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the support frame 1 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 8 and combined Figure 1As shown, the support frame 1 includes columns 11, crossbeams 12, and longitudinal beams 13. Multiple columns 11 are arranged in an array and fixed to the ground. Multiple crossbeams 12 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and multiple longitudinal beams 13 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, with the crossbeams 12 and longitudinal beams 13 distributed perpendicularly to each other. The two ends of the crossbeams 12 are respectively connected to two columns 11, and the two ends of the longitudinal beams 13 are respectively connected to two crossbeams 12, thereby forming a stable frame structure.

[0072] Furthermore, the support frame 1 also includes hangers 14, which are installed on the crossbeam 12 and / or longitudinal beam 13. The track mechanism 2 is fixed to the support frame 1 via the hangers 14. By adjusting the length of the hangers 14 at different positions, the angle between the transmission guide rail 22 and the horizontal plane, as well as the angle between the return guide rail 24 and the horizontal plane, can be adjusted. In this embodiment, the number of hangers 14 is not limited; they can be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure the installation stability of the track mechanism 2.

[0073] Optionally, there are multiple track mechanisms 2, which are spaced apart along the width direction of the support frame 1 (the extension direction of the longitudinal beam 13) to further improve the feeding efficiency of the feeding equipment.

[0074] The feeding device also includes a control system 6. The blocking drive source 43 and the drive component 51 are both communicatively connected to the control system 6 to operate in an orderly manner under the control of the preset program of the control system 6. Optionally, the control system 6 includes a programmable controller and a proximity sensor (not shown in the figure). The proximity sensor is mounted on the track mechanism 2 and can transmit the position of the loading mechanism 3 to the programmable controller in real time. The programmable controller controls the blocking mechanism 4 and the drive mechanism 5 to start or stop according to the current position of the loading mechanism 3, so that the multiple loading mechanisms 3 slide in an orderly manner on the track mechanism 2 and prevent the multiple loading mechanisms 3 from piling up on the track mechanism 2.

[0075] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: Support frame (1); The track mechanism (2) is set on the support frame (1). The track mechanism (2) includes a feeding guide rail (21), a transmission guide rail (22), a material transfer guide rail (23), and a return guide rail (24) connected in sequence from end to end. The loading mechanism (3) is slidably disposed on the track mechanism (2). At least one loading mechanism (3) is disposed on the track mechanism (2). The loading mechanism (3) can reciprocate through the loading guide rail (21), the transmission guide rail (22), the transfer guide rail (23) and the return guide rail (24) in sequence. When the loading mechanism (3) is located on the loading guide rail (21), it can receive the workpiece to be transferred from the previous station. When the loading mechanism (3) is located on the transfer guide rail (23), it can transfer the workpiece to be transferred on it to the next station. The feeding device further includes a blocking mechanism (4), which is disposed on the track mechanism (2). The blocking mechanism (4) has a clearance position that allows the loading mechanism (3) to slide along the track mechanism (2) and an interception position that prevents the loading mechanism (3) from sliding along the track mechanism (2). The blocking mechanism (4) includes: Mounting base (41) is disposed on the track mechanism (2); The blocking member (42) is rotatably mounted on the track mechanism (2); A blocking drive source (43) is disposed on the mounting base (41). The output end of the blocking drive source (43) is rotatably connected to the first end of the blocking member (42). The blocking drive source (43) can drive the blocking member (42) to rotate so that the second end of the blocking member (42) switches between the avoidance position and the interception position. The blocking member (42) includes a blocking bracket (421) and a fork (422) connected to the blocking bracket (421). The blocking bracket (421) is rotatably mounted on the track mechanism (2) via the mounting base (41). The fork (422) includes two opposing fork claws.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding guide rail (21) includes a first feeding corner connecting section (211), a first feeding vertical section (212), a second feeding corner connecting section (213), a second feeding vertical section (214), and a third feeding corner connecting section (215) connected in sequence. The end of the first feeding corner connecting section (211) away from the first feeding vertical section (212) is connected to the return guide rail (24), and the end of the third feeding corner connecting section (215) away from the second feeding vertical section (214) is connected to the transmission guide rail (22); and / or The material transfer guide (23) includes a first material transfer corner connecting section (231), a first material transfer vertical section (232), a second material transfer corner connecting section (233), a second material transfer vertical section (234), and a third material transfer corner connecting section (235) connected in sequence. The end of the first material transfer corner connecting section (231) away from the first material transfer vertical section (232) is connected to the return guide (24), and the end of the third material transfer corner connecting section (235) away from the second material transfer vertical section (234) is connected to the transmission guide (22).

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission guide rail (22) gradually tilts downward along the sliding direction of the material loading mechanism (3); and / or The return guide rail (24) gradually tilts downward along the sliding direction of the loading mechanism (3).

4. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material loading mechanism (3) includes: Base (31); A pulley (32) is rotatably mounted on the base (31), and the pulley (32) rolls in cooperation with the track mechanism (2); The clamping part (33) is rotatably disposed on the base (31), and the part to be transferred can be clamped between the clamping part (33) and the base (31).

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding device also includes a drive mechanism (5), and the drive mechanism (5) is provided on both the feeding guide rail (21) and the material transfer guide rail (23). The drive mechanism (5) is configured to drive the material carrier (3) to slide along the corresponding guide rail.

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (5) includes: A drive unit (51) is disposed on the support frame (1); The drive gear (52) is connected to the output end of the drive member (51) and can rotate under the driving action of the drive member (51); Driven gears (53), a plurality of driven gears (53) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the corresponding guide rails and are rotatably arranged; The transmission chain (54) is wound around the driving gear (52) and a plurality of driven gears (53) in sequence. The base (31) is also provided with meshing teeth (34), which can mesh with the transmission chain (54).

7. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The number of track mechanisms (2) is multiple, and the multiple track mechanisms (2) are spaced apart along the width direction of the support frame (1).

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