A feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and its usage method

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of feeding devices, and discloses a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and its usage method. The feeding device includes a tube base, which is vertically arranged; a receiving tube, which is rotatably connected to the tube base, and the receiving tube has a first vertical section, an inclined section, a second vertical section, and a receiving section. The first and second vertical sections are axially offset from each other. The upper end of the inclined section is connected to the bottom of the second vertical section, the lower end of the inclined section is connected to the top of the first vertical section, and the receiving section is located at the top of the second vertical section; a driven gear, which is sleeved on the outer ring of the first vertical section and moves synchronously with the receiving tube; a motor, which is fixedly connected to the tube base in an upward orientation according to the output axis; a driving gear, which is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor and meshes with the driven gear; a track frame, which has a support ring, and the receiving tube is located in the inner ring of the support ring. The upper surface of the support ring has an annular groove; a bracket; and a rolling support component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of feeding devices, specifically relating to a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] The feeding device is used to deliver materials to the target location.

[0003] When there are multiple material feeding points (the material feeding points are distributed in a ring, and there are multiple supply points), the existing feeding device has a fixed position and cannot be adjusted, which makes it impossible to receive materials from multiple material feeding points and complete the feeding. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems raised in the background art above, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and a method of using it.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0006] A feeding device with adjustable feeding direction, comprising:

[0007] The tube seat is vertically arranged;

[0008] A receiving pipe is rotatably connected to a pipe seat. The receiving pipe has a first vertical section, an inclined section, a second vertical section, and a receiving section. The first vertical section and the second vertical section are axially offset from each other. The upper end of the inclined section is connected to the bottom of the second vertical section, the lower end of the inclined section is connected to the top of the first vertical section, and the receiving section is located at the top of the second vertical section.

[0009] Driven gear, the driven gear is sleeved on the outer ring of the first vertical section and moves synchronously with the receiving pipe;

[0010] The motor is fixedly connected to the tube socket in an upward orientation of its output axis.

[0011] A driving gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor and meshes with a driven gear.

[0012] A track frame, wherein the track frame is provided with a support ring, the receiving pipe is located in the inner ring of the support ring, and the upper surface of the support ring is provided with an annular groove;

[0013] The bracket is fixedly connected to the second vertical section of the receiving pipe, and the height of the bracket is above the track frame.

[0014] A rolling support is threadedly connected to a bracket with its rolling end facing downwards. The rolling support has a threaded part, a ball located at the lower end of the threaded part, and a hexagonal tightening post located at the upper end of the threaded part. The ball engages with a groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the tube seat is hollow, and a portion of the first vertical section enters the inner cavity of the tube seat. The inner cavity of the tube seat is provided with an annular limiting platform. The limiting platform connects to the material tube to bear the load and restricts the position of the first vertical section. With this structural design, the limiting platform can connect to the material tube to bear the load and restrict its downward position.

[0016] Further defined, the outer ring of the first vertical section is fitted with several first bullseye ball bearings, and the bottom of the first vertical section is fixedly connected with several second bullseye ball bearings. A spring is connected to the bottom of each first bullseye ball bearing. This structural design allows the second bullseye ball bearings to support the receiving tube. When the second bullseye ball bearings move, rolling friction occurs, effectively reducing the resistance to the rotation of the receiving tube. The first bullseye ball bearings interact with the inner cavity of the tube seat, and rolling friction relative to the inner cavity of the tube seat also reduces the resistance to the rotation of the receiving tube. The springs serve two purposes: firstly, when the receiving tube is inserted into the tube seat, the first bullseye ball bearings have redundant space to retract, preventing interference with the receiving tube; secondly, after the receiving tube and tube seat are engaged, the springs can push out the first bullseye ball bearings, allowing them to contact the inner cavity of the tube seat.

[0017] Furthermore, the outer ring of the tube seat is provided with a support for fixing the motor. This structural design provides a fixing surface for the motor.

[0018] Furthermore, the support is connected to the protective shell via a thread, and the protective shell covers the motor. This structural design allows the protective shell to effectively protect the motor.

[0019] Furthermore, the receiving section has a large opening at the top and a small opening at the bottom, forming a funnel shape. This structural design prevents material from spilling and also has a converging and guiding function, preventing material from accumulating at the receiving section due to lack of discharge.

[0020] Furthermore, the track frame is also provided with a mounting ring located on the lower surface of the support ring. The mounting ring is provided with several signal receiving sensors arranged in a ring. A signal transmitting sensor is provided on the outer circumference of the second vertical section. The signal receiving sensor and the signal transmitting sensor cooperate with each other. With this structural design, the signal transmitting sensor cooperates with the signal receiving sensor at different circumferential positions to determine the circumferential orientation of the receiving pipe.

[0021] Furthermore, the track frame is also equipped with legs, the legs are fixed in position, and the legs are connected to and support the support ring. With this structural design, the legs can keep the support ring at a suitable height, and the track frame can also be fixed by the legs.

[0022] Furthermore, the bracket is also connected to a cylinder, with the output end of the cylinder pointing downwards and connected to a rubber cap. With this structural design, when the receiving pipe needs to stop rotating, the output end of the cylinder extends downwards and acts on the track frame, generating friction with the track frame, which can assist the receiving pipe in stopping and make its stopping position more accurate.

[0023] The present invention also provides a method of using a feeding device, which feeds materials using the aforementioned feeding device with adjustable feeding direction.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the receiving tube can rotate to the material feeding point at different circumferential positions to receive the material and complete the feeding operation at different points. Furthermore, through the cooperation of signal receiving sensors and signal transmitting sensors, precise stopping operation at any material feeding point can be achieved. Finally, the friction experienced by the rotating receiving tube is rolling friction, resulting in a small resistance load. The difficulty of driving the receiving tube to rotate by the motor is low, and the receiving tube has a fast response rate, which can effectively adapt to the rhythm of industrial production. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention can be further illustrated by the non-limiting embodiments given in the accompanying drawings;

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and its usage method according to the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This invention provides an embodiment of a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction and its usage method. Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving pipe in an embodiment of the adjustable feeding device and its usage method of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the track frame structure in an embodiment of the adjustable feeding device and its usage method of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rolling support member in an embodiment of the adjustable feeding device and its usage method of the present invention;

[0031] The symbols for the main components are explained below:

[0032] 1. Tube seat;

[0033] 2. Receiving pipe; 201. First vertical section; 202. Inclined section; 203. Second vertical section; 204. Receiver section;

[0034] 3. Driven gear;

[0035] 4. Electric motor;

[0036] 5. Drive gear;

[0037] 6. Protective casing;

[0038] 7. Track frame; 71. Support leg; 72. Support ring; 721. Groove; 73. Mounting ring;

[0039] 8. Bracket;

[0040] 9. Rolling support components; 91. Threaded components; 92. Ball bearings; 93. Tightening pins;

[0041] 10. Cylinder;

[0042] 11. First bullseye ball bearing;

[0043] 12. Second bullseye ball bearing;

[0044] 13. Spring;

[0045] 14. Signal receiving sensor;

[0046] 15. Signal transmission sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0048] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the present invention provides a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction, comprising:

[0049] Pipe seat 1, pipe seat 1 is installed vertically;

[0050] The receiving pipe 2 is rotatably connected to the pipe seat 1. The receiving pipe 2 is provided with a first vertical section 201, an inclined section 202, a second vertical section 203 and a receiving section 204. The first vertical section 201 and the second vertical section 203 are axially offset from each other. The upper end of the inclined section 202 is connected to the bottom of the second vertical section 203, and the lower end of the inclined section 202 is connected to the top of the first vertical section 201. The receiving section 204 is located at the top of the second vertical section 203.

[0051] Driven gear 3 is sleeved on the outer ring of the first vertical section 201 and moves synchronously with the receiving pipe 2;

[0052] Motor 4 is fixedly connected to tube seat 1 with its output axis pointing upwards;

[0053] The driving gear 5 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 4, and the driving gear 5 meshes with the driven gear 3.

[0054] The track frame 7 is provided with a support ring 72, the receiving pipe 2 is located in the inner ring of the support ring 72, and the upper surface of the support ring 72 is provided with an annular groove 721.

[0055] Support 8 is fixedly connected to the second vertical section 203 of receiving pipe 2, and the height of support 8 is above the track frame 7.

[0056] The rolling support 9 is threadedly connected to the bracket 8 with the rolling end facing downward. The rolling support 9 is provided with a threaded part 91, a ball 92 located at the lower end of the threaded part 91, and a hexagonal tightening post 93 located at the upper end of the threaded part 91. The ball 92 cooperates with the groove 721.

[0057] In this embodiment:

[0058] In order to receive the material from the circularly distributed material inlet points, the receiving pipe 2 can rotate to the material inlet points at different circumferential positions to receive the material and complete the feeding operation at different points.

[0059] Specifically, when motor 4 is powered on, it drives the drive gear 5 to rotate. The drive gear 5 transmits power to the driven gear 3, which in turn drives the receiving tube 2 to rotate in the tube seat 1. The rotation angle of motor 4 determines the circumferential angle of the receiving tube 2. The rolling support 9 rotates together with the receiving tube 2. The rolling support 9 is installed by the thread of bracket 8. By screwing the thread, the up and down position of the rolling support 9 can be adjusted. Tightening column 93 is used to rotate the rolling support 9. The ball 92 at the lower end of the rolling support 9 contacts the groove 721 of the support ring 72. The groove 721 increases the contact area with the ball 92, ensuring effective contact and stabilizing the posture of the receiving tube 2. It also restricts the planar position of the support 9. Without the groove 721, it would be point contact, which is prone to failure. The rotation of the ball 92 below the rolling support 9 can assist the rotation of the receiving tube 2, reduce the difficulty of rotating the receiving tube 2, and stabilize the upper position of the receiving tube 2 to prevent the receiving tube 2 from tipping over.

[0060] The receiving section 204 of the receiving pipe 2 is used to receive materials from different material feeding points, while the inclined section 202 is used to connect the first vertical section 201 and the second vertical section 203. Since the inclined section 202 is inclined and there is a distance between the two ends, it can adapt to the circular distribution of material feeding points. The projection length of the inclined section 202 on the two-dimensional plane is the radius of the ring formed by the material feeding points.

[0061] First vertical section 201, inclined section 202, second vertical section 203 and connecting section 204

[0062] Preferably, the inner cavity of the tube seat 1 is hollow, and a portion of the first vertical section 201 enters the inner cavity of the tube seat 1. The inner cavity of the tube seat 1 is provided with an annular limiting platform, which supports the material pipe 2 and restricts the position of the first vertical section 201. With this structural design, the limiting platform can support the material pipe 2 and restrict its downward movement. In practice, other mating structures between the tube seat 1 and the material pipe 2 can also be considered according to specific circumstances.

[0063] Preferably, a plurality of first bullseye ball bearings 11 are inserted into the outer ring of the first vertical section 201, and a plurality of second bullseye ball bearings 12 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the first vertical section 201. A spring 13 is connected to the bottom of the first bullseye ball bearings 11. With this structural design, the second bullseye ball bearings 12 support the receiving tube 2. When the second bullseye ball bearings 12 move, they generate rolling friction, which can effectively reduce the resistance to rotation of the receiving tube 2. The first bullseye ball bearings 11 are used to interact with the inner cavity of the tube seat 1. The rolling friction between the first bullseye ball bearings 11 and the inner cavity of the tube seat 1 can also reduce the resistance to rotation of the receiving tube 2. The spring 13 has two functions. On the one hand, when the receiving tube 2 is inserted into the tube seat 1, the first bullseye ball bearings 11 have redundant space to retract, which can avoid interference with the receiving tube 2. On the other hand, after the receiving tube 2 and the tube seat 1 are engaged, the spring 13 can push out the first bullseye ball bearings 11, so that the first bullseye ball bearings 11 contact the inner cavity of the tube seat 1. In fact, other structural shapes can also be considered to reduce the difficulty of rotating the receiving pipe 2, depending on the specific circumstances.

[0064] Preferably, the outer ring of the tube seat 1 is provided with a support for fixing the motor 4. In this structural design, the support serves to provide a fixing surface for the motor 4. In practice, other fixing structures for the motor 4 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0065] Preferably, the support is connected to the protective shell 6 via threads, and the protective shell 6 encloses the motor 4. This structural design allows the protective shell 6 to effectively protect the motor 4. In practice, other protective structures for the motor 4 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0066] Preferably, the receiving section 204 has a large opening at the top and a small opening at the bottom, forming a funnel shape. This structural design prevents material spillage and also has a converging and guiding function, preventing material from accumulating at the receiving section 204. In practice, other structural shapes of the receiving section 204 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0067] Preferably, the track frame 7 also has a mounting ring 73 located on the lower surface of the support ring 72. The mounting ring 73 has several signal receiving sensors 14 arranged in a ring. A signal transmitting sensor 15 is located on the outer circumference of the second vertical section 203. The signal receiving sensors 14 and the signal transmitting sensors 15 cooperate with each other. This structural design allows the signal transmitting sensor 15 to cooperate with the signal receiving sensors 14 at different circumferential positions, thus determining the circumferential orientation of the receiving pipe 2. In practice, other structural shapes of the track frame 7 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0068] Preferably, the track frame 7 is also provided with legs 71. The legs 71 are fixed in position and are connected to the support ring 72 to support the support ring 72. With this structural design, the legs 71 can keep the support ring 72 at a suitable height, and the track frame 7 can also be fixed by the legs 71. In fact, other structural shapes of the track frame 7 can also be considered according to specific circumstances.

[0069] Preferably, the bracket 8 is also connected to the cylinder 10, with the output end of the cylinder 10 facing downwards and connected to a rubber cap. This structural design allows the output end of the cylinder 10 to extend downwards and act on the track frame 7 when the receiving pipe 2 needs to stop rotating, generating friction with the track frame 7. This helps the receiving pipe 2 stop rotating more accurately. The rubber cap prevents excessive impact noise during operation and increases the coefficient of friction, thus improving frictional force. In practice, other structural shapes for stopping the receiving pipe 2 can also be considered depending on the specific circumstances.

[0070] The present invention also provides a method of using a feeding device, which feeds materials using the aforementioned feeding device with adjustable feeding direction.

[0071] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device with adjustable feeding direction, characterized in that: include Pipe seat (1), wherein the pipe seat (1) is vertically arranged; The receiving pipe (2) is rotatably connected to the pipe seat (1). The receiving pipe (2) is provided with a first vertical section (201), an inclined section (202), a second vertical section (203), and a receiving section (204). The first vertical section (201) and the second vertical section (203) are axially offset from each other. The upper end of the inclined section (202) is connected to the bottom of the second vertical section (203), and the lower end of the inclined section (202) is connected to the top of the first vertical section (201). The receiving section (204) is located at the top of the second vertical section (203). Driven gear (3), which is sleeved on the outer ring of the first vertical section (201) and moves synchronously with the receiving pipe (2); Motor (4), which is fixedly connected to tube seat (1) in an upward orientation of the output axis; The driving gear (5) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (4) and meshes with the driven gear (3); The track frame (7) is provided with a support ring (72), the receiving pipe (2) is located in the inner ring of the support ring (72), and the upper surface of the support ring (72) is provided with an annular groove (721); The bracket (8) is fixedly connected to the second vertical section (203) of the receiving pipe (2), and the height of the bracket (8) is above the track frame (7); A rolling support (9) is threadedly connected to the bracket (8) with the rolling end facing downward. The rolling support (9) is provided with a threaded part (91), a ball (92) located at the lower end of the threaded part (91), and a hexagonal tightening post (93) located at the upper end of the threaded part (91). The ball (92) cooperates with the groove (721).

2. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the tube seat (1) is hollow, and a part of the first vertical section (201) enters the inner cavity of the tube seat (1). The inner cavity of the tube seat (1) is provided with an annular limiting platform, which supports the connecting tube (2) and restricts the position of the first vertical section (201).

3. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of first bullseye ball bearings (11) are inserted into the outer ring of the first vertical section (201), a plurality of second bullseye ball bearings (12) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the first vertical section (201), and a spring (13) is connected to the bottom of the first bullseye ball bearings (11).

4. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ring of the tube seat (1) is provided with a support for fixing the motor (4).

5. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support is connected to the protective shell (6) by a thread, and the protective shell (6) covers the motor (4).

6. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving section (204) has a large opening at the top and a small opening at the bottom, forming a funnel shape.

7. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The track frame (7) is also provided with an installation ring (73) located on the lower surface of the support ring (72). The installation ring (73) is provided with a number of signal receiving sensors (14) arranged in a ring. A signal transmitting sensor (15) is provided on the outer circumference of the second vertical section (203). The signal receiving sensor (14) and the signal transmitting sensor (15) cooperate with each other.

8. The feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 7, characterized in that: The track frame (7) is also provided with a support leg (71), the support leg (71) is fixed in position, the support leg (71) is connected to the support ring (72) and supports the support ring (72).

9. A feeding device with adjustable feeding direction according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (8) is also connected to a cylinder (10), the output end of which faces downwards and is connected to a rubber cap.

10. A method of using a feeding device, characterized in that: Feeding is performed using a feeding device with adjustable feeding direction as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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