Automatic processing equipment and processing technology of hollow mugwort moxa column

Abstract

The application provides an automatic processing equipment and processing technology of hollow moxa column, which is applied to the hole processing technical field of moxa and has the technical scheme as follows: a workbench is provided with an upper feeding mechanism for adjusting the direction of the moxa column to make the moxa column stand vertically and introducing the vertically standing moxa column into the next work module; the workbench is provided with a clamping translation mechanism for reciprocatingly sliding the vertically standing moxa column; the workbench is provided with a round hole making mechanism for making a round hole at the end of the moxa column; and the workbench is provided with a material discharging mechanism for making the hollow moxa column separated from the clamping translation mechanism and falling into a material box after the hole making is completed. The application has the technical effects that the equipment structure is reasonable, the functions of feeding, drilling and discharging are combined, the automatic degree of the equipment is improved, the labor intensity is reduced, the personal harm of the operator is reduced, time and labor are saved, and the work efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hole processing technology for moxa wool, and in particular to an automated processing equipment and process for hollow moxa wool columns. Background Technology

[0002] After the moxa wool is pressed into moxa sticks, the moxa sticks are cut into several moxa wool columns, and a round hole is machined in the center of the moxa wool column. This is a common technique in the production of moxa sticks. In the traditional production process, the machining of the round hole in the center of the moxa wool column requires the use of a drilling machine. However, the existing drilling machine cannot complete the entire process of feeding, drilling and unloading at the same time. Other equipment is needed to complete the process. The process is cumbersome, the degree of automation is low, it is not conducive to improving work efficiency, and it greatly restricts the market promotion of moxa wool products. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated processing equipment and process for hollow moxa wool columns. Its advantages are: reasonable structural design; high degree of automation, with functions such as feeding, drilling and unloading; reduced labor intensity and reduced personal injury to operators; time and effort saving and improved work efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An automated processing device for hollow moxa wool columns, including a workbench;

[0006] The workbench is equipped with a feeding mechanism for adjusting the direction of the moxa wool column so that the moxa wool column stands vertically and for guiding the vertically standing moxa wool column into the next working module.

[0007] The workbench is equipped with a clamping and translation mechanism for conveying vertically standing moxa wool columns that slide back and forth.

[0008] The workbench is equipped with a hole-making mechanism for making a circular hole at the end of the moxa wool column.

[0009] The workbench is equipped with a material return mechanism that allows the hollow moxa wool column with the hole made to disengage from the clamping and translation mechanism and fall into the material box.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the workbench is used to support all components; the feeding mechanism is used to adjust the direction of the moxa wool column so that it stands vertically and to guide the vertically standing moxa wool column into the clamping and translating mechanism; the clamping and translating mechanism is used to convey the vertically standing moxa wool column guided by the feeding mechanism to the hole-making mechanism for hole-making operation, and then the hollow moxa wool column with completed hole-making is conveyed to the unloading mechanism for automatic unloading; the hole-making mechanism is used to make a round hole at the end of the moxa wool column; the unloading mechanism is used to make the hollow moxa wool column with completed hole-making detach from the clamping and translating mechanism and fall into the material box; the equipment integrates feeding, drilling and unloading functions, improving the automation level of the equipment; reducing labor intensity and minimizing personal injury hazards to operators; saving time and effort and improving work efficiency.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding mechanism includes a vibratory feeder, a feeding plate, and an S-shaped feeding channel with its two ends respectively connected to the vibratory feeder and the feeding plate;

[0012] The feeding plate is provided with several receiving slots for accommodating moxa wool columns. The worktable is provided with a feeding drive component that drives the feeding plate to slide perpendicularly to the S-shaped feeding channel so that the moxa wool columns screened by the vibrating plate are horizontally fed into each receiving slot through the S-shaped feeding channel.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output end of the feeding drive is connected to a positioning plate; a flipping drive is hinged on the positioning plate to drive the feeding plate to rotate 90° so that the moxa stick is in a vertical standing state and falls from the receiving groove into the clamping and translating mechanism, and the output end of the flipping drive is hinged to the feeding plate.

[0014] A buffer plate is fixed on the positioning plate near the S-shaped feeding channel. The buffer plate is connected to the feeding plate and its upper end face is flush with the upper end face of the feeding plate.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the vibratory feeder is used to screen out defective products and incorrectly oriented moxa columns, thereby unifying the orientation of the moxa columns; the S-shaped structure allows the moxa columns to be fed one after another in the S-shaped feeding channel, so that horizontal moxa columns are guided into each receiving slot through the S-shaped feeding channel; and when the equipment restarts, during intermittent feeding, the moxa columns will not become horizontal in the S-shaped channel and cause blockage; the flipping drive drives the feeding plate to rotate 90°, so that the moxa columns fall vertically from the receiving slot to the clamping and translation mechanism; after the feeding plate is loaded, the buffer plate is used to cover the opening below the S-shaped feeding channel, thereby pre-storing a few moxa columns in the S-shaped feeding channel, so that the feeding plate can be replenished in time during the next feeding; thus, automatic feeding is achieved, improving the automation level of the equipment.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, after being rotated 90°, a plurality of guide tubes are fixed on the feeding plate located on the lower side, and the plurality of guide tubes correspond one-to-one with the receiving groove.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the guide tube is used to restrict the moxa wool column from falling into the receiving tank, thereby accurately guiding the moxa wool column in the receiving tank into the unloading mechanism.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the clamping and translating mechanism includes a feeding frame located below the feeding plate and reciprocatingly sliding and connected to the workbench, and a plurality of clamping holes provided on the feeding frame;

[0019] When the feeding plate rotates 90° and the feeding rack slides to directly below the feeding plate, several clamping holes correspond one-to-one with the receiving slots.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a material ejection hole is provided on the workbench, and a guide plate is fixedly inclined below the workbench, with one end connected to the material ejection hole and the other end connected to the material box;

[0021] The ejection mechanism includes a baffle that is driven by a shielding drive to slide back and forth on the worktable to shield or expose the ejection hole, and a pusher assembly for ejecting the hollow moxa wool column located in the clamping hole.

[0022] The feeding assembly includes a fixed frame on the worktable and several ejector pins that are driven to slide vertically back and forth by a feeding drive component; the ejector pins are located directly above the ejection hole.

[0023] When the feeding rack slides to directly below the pushing assembly, the pins correspond one-to-one with the clamping holes.

[0024] Through the above technical solution, the hollow moxa wool column in the clamping hole is fed into the material box from the discharge hole; the baffle is used to block and expose the discharge hole; the ejector pin is used to push out the hollow moxa wool column with the hole made in the clamping hole, so that the hollow moxa wool column falls through the discharge hole and is guided into the material box by the guide plate; thus realizing automatic material discharge of the equipment and improving the degree of automation.

[0025] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding rack includes a left clamping plate and a right clamping plate that slide relative to each other;

[0026] The left clamping plate and the right clamping plate are each provided with a left clamping groove and a right clamping groove on opposite sides;

[0027] The right clamping groove is provided with a clamping component that is adapted to and engages with the side wall of the left clamping groove to hold the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole.

[0028] The clamping element includes a fastening spring with one end fixed to the groove wall of the right clamping groove and a clamping block connected to the other end of the fastening spring.

[0029] With the above technical solution, when the feeding plate rotates 90° and the feeding rack slides directly below the feeding plate, the clamping holes and receiving slots correspond one-to-one, thereby allowing the moxa wool column to be accurately guided into the clamping holes from the guide tube; the clamping holes are used to hold the moxa wool column in a vertically standing position; the feeding rack slides back and forth on the worktable, thereby conveying the vertically standing moxa wool column to the bottom of the round hole mechanism for hole making, and conveying the hollow moxa wool column with the hole made to the unloading mechanism for automatic unloading; thus improving the automation level of the equipment;

[0030] The left and right clamping plates slide relative to each other, causing the left and right clamping grooves to cooperate and form a clamping hole for clamping the moxa wool column; the fastening spring pushes the clamping block to further clamp the moxa wool column, thus confining the moxa wool column within the clamping hole; therefore, when the feeding rack conveys the moxa wool column and the round hole making mechanism makes a round hole at the end of the moxa wool column, the position of the moxa wool column will not shift, improving the accuracy of hole making and improving production quality.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding rack includes a left clamping plate and a right clamping plate that slide relative to each other;

[0032] The left clamping plate and the right clamping plate are each provided with a left clamping groove and a right clamping groove on opposite sides;

[0033] A left forming mold is detachably connected to the left clamping groove;

[0034] The right clamping groove is detachably connected to a right forming mold that cooperates with the left forming mold to form a clamping hole;

[0035] Heating tubes are installed on the left and right clamping plates.

[0036] Through the above technical solution, the left and right clamping plates slide relative to each other, and the left forming mold cooperates with the right mold to clamp the moxa wool column in the clamping hole. The heating tube heats the left and right clamping plates, so that the moxa wool column is hot-pressed into a structure with the same shape as the clamping hole; therefore, hollow moxa wool columns of different shapes can be produced according to customer needs.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, the circular hole making mechanism includes a support frame fixed on the worktable and a circular hole making assembly;

[0038] The circular hole making assembly includes a drill table vertically slidably connected to a support frame, and a plurality of drill bits connected to the drill table and driven to rotate by a circular hole making drive component.

[0039] When the feeding frame slides to directly below the circular hole assembly, the drill bits correspond one-to-one with the clamping holes.

[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, a base plate is provided on the worktable located below the circular hole making assembly, and the base plate has drill holes corresponding one-to-one with the drill bits;

[0041] An electromagnetic heating ring is provided around the drill bit, and the electromagnetic heating ring is positioned above the base plate.

[0042] The above technical solution enables the circular hole drive component to drive the drill bit to drill a hole at the end of the moxa wool column; the base plate can block the hollow moxa wool column, preventing the hollow moxa wool column from being pulled out of the clamping hole when the drill bit is removed, making demolding easier.

[0043] This invention also provides a processing technology for hollow moxa wool pillars, the processing technology being implemented based on the aforementioned automated processing equipment, including:

[0044] Step 1: The feeding mechanism adjusts the direction of the moxa wool column to guide it into the clamping and translation mechanism in a vertical standing position;

[0045] Step 2: The moxa wool column, which is standing upright, enters the clamping hole. After the clamping member holds the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole, the feeding frame slides to the bottom of the round hole making mechanism.

[0046] Alternatively, the moxa wool column, which is standing upright, enters the clamping hole. The heating tube heats the left and right clamping plates. The left forming mold and the right mold work together to heat-press the moxa wool column. The feeding rack slides to the direct below the round hole making mechanism.

[0047] Step 3: The drill table drives the drill bit to move vertically downward and drills a hole in the moxa column under the drive of the hole-making drive component;

[0048] Step 4: The feeding rack slides to the side close to the unloading mechanism. After the baffle exposes the unloading hole, the hollow moxa wool column is pushed from the clamping hole to the unloading hole by the ejector pin.

[0049] The above technical solutions enable the production of hollow moxa wool columns of different shapes according to customer needs.

[0050] As described above, the automated processing equipment and process for hollow moxa wool columns of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0051] 1. The feeding mechanism can adjust the direction of the moxa wool column so that the moxa wool column stands vertically and guide the vertically standing moxa wool column into the clamping and translating mechanism. The clamping and translating mechanism then conveys the vertically standing moxa wool column to the hole-making mechanism for hole-making operation. Finally, the hollow moxa wool column with hole-making is conveyed to the unloading mechanism for automatic unloading. The equipment has a high degree of automation.

[0052] 2. The equipment has a reasonable structural design, combining functions such as feeding, drilling, and unloading, which improves the automation level of the equipment; it also reduces labor intensity and personal injury hazards to operators; it saves time and effort and improves work efficiency.

[0053] 3. We can produce moxa wool pillars of different shapes according to customer needs. Attached Figure Description

[0054] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hollow moxa wool column of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the structural relationship between the feeding mechanism, the clamping and translation mechanism, and the pushing assembly in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0057] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure between the feeding mechanism and the baffle in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between the vibratory feeder, the S-shaped feeding channel, the feeding plate, and the buffer plate in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structural relationship between the feeding mechanism and the clamping and translation mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0060] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding rack in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding rack in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the circular hole making mechanism of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0063] Reference numerals: 1. Hollow moxa wool column; 2. Workbench; 3. Feeding mechanism; 4. Clamping and translation mechanism; 5. Hole-making mechanism; 6. Unloading mechanism; 301. Vibratory feeder; 302. Feeding plate; 303. S-shaped feeding channel; 10. Receiving groove; 11. Feeding drive component; 12. Tilting drive component; 13. Positioning plate; 14. Guide tube; 401. Feeding rack; 402. Clamping hole; 4011. Left clamping plate; 4012. Right clamping plate; 19. Left clamping groove; 20. Right clamping groove; 21. Clamping component; 211. Fastening spring; 212. Clamping block; 51. Support frame; 52. Hole-making assembly; 521. Drilling platform; 52 2. Drill bit; 29. ​​Hole-making drive component; 31. Base plate; 32. Drill hole; 33. Electromagnetic heating ring; 34. Unloading hole; 35. Guide plate; 61. Baffle; 62. Pushing assembly; 38. Blocking drive component; 621. Fixing frame; 622. Ejector pin; 42. Pushing drive component; 43. Base; 44. Hinge; 45. Guide column; 47. Clamping cylinder; 48. Feeding cylinder; 49. Connecting plate; 53. Support plate; 54. Guide rod; 55. Hole-making drive cylinder; 56. Buffer plate; 57. Left forming mold; 58. Right forming mold; 59. Heating tube; 60. Hot pressing drive component; 61. Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0064] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0065] Please see Figures 1 to 9 It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and to facilitate understanding and reading. They are not intended to limit the scope of the invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of the invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the invention's implementation.

[0066] Example 1

[0067] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides an automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns, including a worktable 2 and a feeding mechanism 3, a clamping and translation mechanism 4, a round hole making mechanism 5 and a material unloading mechanism 6 disposed on the worktable 2.

[0068] The feeding mechanism 3 is used to adjust the direction of the moxa wool column so that the moxa wool column is in a vertical standing position and to guide the vertically standing moxa wool column into the clamping and translation mechanism 4;

[0069] The clamping and translation mechanism 4 is used to convey the vertically standing moxa wool column to reciprocate and slide.

[0070] The hole-making mechanism 5 is used to make a hole at the end of the moxa wool column;

[0071] The unloading mechanism 6 has a hollow moxa wool column 1 that has completed the hole making to disengage from the clamping and translation mechanism 4 and fall into the material box;

[0072] In this embodiment, the hole-making mechanism 5 is located in the middle of the workbench 2. The workbench 2 on both sides of the hole-making mechanism 5 is equipped with a feeding mechanism 3, a clamping and translating mechanism 4, and a material ejection mechanism 6. This allows the feeding mechanism 3, the material translating mechanism, and the material ejection mechanism on both sides of the hole-making mechanism 5 to work alternately, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0073] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The feeding mechanism 3 includes a vibratory feeder 301, a feeding plate 302, and an S-shaped feeding channel 303 with the vibratory feeder 301 and the feeding plate 302 connected at both ends respectively.

[0074] The vibratory plate 301 is bolted to the bottom of a base 43, and the vibratory plate 301 is positioned above the workbench 2. In this embodiment, an independent mounting bracket may be provided to support the vibratory plate 301, or the vibratory plate 301 may be bolted or welded to the workbench 2. The vibratory plate 301 has an opening, and an inclined guide plate 61 is welded to one or both sides of the opening. The guide plate 61 is used to guide the moxa wool column into the S-shaped feeding channel 303. The S-shaped feeding channel 303 is an S-shaped structure that allows the moxa wool columns to be fed one after another in the S-shaped feeding channel 303, so that the horizontal moxa wool columns are guided into each receiving slot 10 through the S-shaped feeding channel 303.

[0075] A feeding drive 11 is provided on the workbench 2 located below the feeding plate 302. In this embodiment, the feeding drive 11 is a stepping slide. The output end of the stepping slide is bolted to a positioning plate 13. The feeding plate 302 and the positioning plate 13 are hinged together by a hinge 44. A buffer plate 56 is bolted to the positioning plate 13 near the S-shaped feeding channel 303. The buffer plate 56 is connected to the feeding plate 302 and its upper end face is flush with the upper end face of the feeding plate 302. The buffer plate 56 is used to block the opening below the S-shaped feeding channel 303, so as to pre-store the moxa wool column in the S-shaped feeding channel 303, so that the feeding plate 302 can be replenished in time during the next feeding.

[0076] Several receiving slots 10 for accommodating moxa wool columns are provided on the upper surface of the feeding plate 302 along the length of the feeding plate 302. The stepping slide table drives the feeding plate 302 to slide perpendicularly to the S-shaped feeding channel 303 so that the moxa wool columns screened by the vibrating plate 301 are introduced into each receiving slot 10 in a horizontal state through the S-shaped feeding channel 303.

[0077] The positioning plate 13 is provided with a flipping drive component 12. In this embodiment, the flipping drive component 12 is a flipping cylinder. The cylinder body of the flipping cylinder is hinged to the positioning plate 13, and the piston rod of the flipping cylinder is hinged to the loading plate 302.

[0078] The tilting cylinder drives the feeding plate 302 to rotate 90° so that the moxa wool column is in a vertical standing position and falls from the receiving groove 10 to the clamping and translation mechanism 4;

[0079] After rotating 90°, several guide tubes 14 are bolted to the feeding plate 302 located on the lower side. The guide tubes 14 correspond one-to-one with the receiving groove 10. The guide tubes 14 are used to restrict the moxa wool column from falling into the receiving groove 10, thereby accurately guiding the moxa wool column in the receiving groove 10 into the unloading mechanism 6.

[0080] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The clamping and translation mechanism 4 includes a feeding rack 401 located below the feeding plate 302 and reciprocally sliding and connected to the workbench 2, and a plurality of clamping holes 402 provided on the feeding rack 401.

[0081] Guide columns 45 are bolted to both sides of the workbench 2; the two ends of the feeding rack 401 are respectively inserted into the guide columns 45, thereby restricting the sliding path of the feeding rack 401.

[0082] When the feeding plate 302 rotates 90° and the feeding rack 401 slides to the direct under the feeding plate 302, several clamping holes 402 correspond one-to-one with the guide tube 14, so that the moxa wool column in the receiving groove 10 falls into the clamping hole 402 through the guide tube 14.

[0083] The feeding rack 401 includes a left clamping plate 4011 and a right clamping plate 4012 that slide relative to each other. Two clamping cylinders 47 are bolted to the side wall of the right clamping plate 4012 away from the left clamping plate 4011. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder 47 is bolted to the right clamping plate 4012. A support plate 53 is provided on one side of the right clamping plate 4012 and is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 47. Guide rods are provided on both sides of the clamping cylinder 47. One end of the guide rod is bolted to the support plate 53, and the other end of the guide rod passes through the right clamping plate 4012 and the left clamping plate 4011 respectively and is bolted to the left clamping plate 4011. Thus, the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 47 extends and retracts, driving the right clamping plate 4012 to move closer to or away from the left clamping plate 4011.

[0084] A feeding cylinder 48 parallel to the guide column 45 is bolted to the workbench 2. The piston rod of the feeding cylinder 48 is bolted to the side wall of the left clamping plate 4011. Thus, the piston rod of the feeding cylinder 48 extends and retracts, driving the left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012 to slide on the guide column 45.

[0085] The left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012 are each provided with a left clamping groove 19 and a right clamping groove 20 on opposite sides; when the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 47 retracts, the right clamping plate 4012 moves closer to the left clamping plate 4011, and the left clamping groove 19 and the right clamping groove 20 combine to form a clamping hole 402.

[0086] The right clamping groove 20 is provided with a clamping element 21 that is adapted to and engages with the side wall of the left clamping groove 19 to hold the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole 402;

[0087] The clamping component 21 includes a fastening spring 211 with one end welded or bolted to the groove wall of the right clamping groove 20 and a clamping block 212 welded or bolted to the other end of the fastening spring 211; the fastening spring 211 pushes the clamping block 212 to further clamp the moxa stick and restrict the moxa stick within the clamping hole 402, so that the position of the moxa stick will not shift when the feeding rack 401 conveys the moxa stick and the round hole making mechanism 5 makes a round hole at the end of the moxa stick;

[0088] The end of the clamping block 212 near the left clamping plate 4011 is provided with a first V-shaped groove, and the side wall of the left clamping groove 19 is provided with a second V-shaped groove that is mirrored with the first V-shaped groove. The first V-shaped groove and the second V-shaped groove are used to hold the side wall of the moxa wool column and restrict the moxa wool column within the clamping hole 402.

[0089] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 9 The circular hole making mechanism 5 includes a support frame 51 bolted to the middle of the worktable 2 and a circular hole making assembly 52;

[0090] A circular hole driving cylinder 55 is provided at the middle of the upper end of the support frame 51, and the cylinder body of the circular hole driving cylinder 55 is fixed on the support frame 51 with bolts.

[0091] The circular hole making assembly 52 includes a drill table 521 vertically slidably connected to a support frame 51, and a plurality of drill bits 522 connected to the drill table 521 and driven to rotate by the circular hole making drive 29.

[0092] The piston rod of the hole-making drive cylinder 55 is bolted to the drill table 521; in this embodiment, the hole-making drive component 29 is a motor, and several drill bits 522 are driven to rotate by the motor.

[0093] Several drill bits 522 are arranged below the drilling platform 521 along the length of the drilling platform 521. When the feeding frame 401 slides to the bottom of the circular hole making assembly 52, the drill bits 522 correspond one-to-one with the clamping holes 402; thereby releasing the piston rod of the circular hole making drive cylinder 55, and the drill bits 522 can be accurately inserted into the moxa wool column to drill holes 32.

[0094] A base plate 31 is bolted to the workbench 2 located below the round hole assembly 52. ​​The base plate 31 has drill holes 32 that correspond one-to-one with the drill needles 522. The base plate 31 can block the hollow moxa wool column 1, preventing the hollow moxa wool column 1 from being pulled out of the clamping hole 402 when the drill needles 522 are removed, making demolding easier.

[0095] An electromagnetic heating ring 33 is provided around the drill bit 522 and is located above the base plate 31; the electromagnetic heating ring 33 is used to heat the drill bit 522; see Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN218529282U, entitled "A Hole-making Device for Moxa Fiber Column".

[0096] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 A material discharge hole 34 is provided on the upper end face of the workbench 2 near both sides. A guide plate 35 is fixed with an inclined bolt at the bottom of the workbench 2, with one end connected to the material discharge hole 34 and the other end connected to the material box.

[0097] The ejection mechanism 6 includes a baffle 61 driven by a shielding drive 38 to slide back and forth on the worktable 2 to shield or expose the ejection hole 34, and a pusher assembly 62 for ejecting the hollow moxa wool column 1 located in the clamping hole 402.

[0098] Mounting plates are bolted to both sides of the workbench 2. In this embodiment, the blocking drive 38 is a blocking cylinder. The cylinder body of the blocking cylinder is bolted to the mounting plate, and the piston rod of the blocking cylinder is bolted to the baffle 61, which is located on the workbench 2. The piston rod of the blocking cylinder retracts, driving the baffle 61 to block or expose the discharge hole 34.

[0099] The feeding assembly 62 includes a fixed frame 621 bolted to the worktable 2 and a plurality of ejector pins 622 driven by the feeding drive component 42 to slide vertically back and forth; in this embodiment, the feeding drive component 42 is a feeding cylinder, the cylinder body of the feeding cylinder is bolted to the fixed frame 621, the piston rod of the feeding cylinder passes through the top plate of the fixed frame 621 and is bolted to a connecting plate 49, and the ejector pins 622 are bolted or bolted below the connecting plate 49;

[0100] The ejector pin 622 is located directly above the ejector hole 34. When the feeding frame 401 slides to the bottom of the pushing assembly 62, several ejector pins 622 are aligned with the clamping holes 402. During ejection, the feeding frame 401 slides to the bottom of the ejector pin 622, the piston rod of the blocking cylinder retracts, the drive baffle 61 exposes the ejector hole 34, and the ejector cylinder drives the connecting plate 49 to move down, so that the ejector pin 622 pushes out the hollow moxa wool column 1 with the hole made in the clamping hole 402, so that the hollow moxa wool column 1 falls through the ejector hole 34 and is guided into the material box by the guide plate 35, realizing automatic material ejection of the equipment.

[0101] Brief description of the usage process: After the moxa wool column in the vibratory feeder 301 is screened and uniformly positioned by the vibratory feeder 301, it falls into the receiving groove 10 through the S-shaped feeding channel 303. After the tilting cylinder drives the feeding plate 302 to rotate 90°, the vertically standing moxa wool column is guided into the clamping hole 402 from the guide tube 14. The piston rod of the clamping cylinder 47 retracts, and the right clamping plate 4012 slides towards the left clamping plate 4011 to clamp the moxa wool column. The fastening spring 211 pushes the clamping block 212 to further clamp the moxa wool column, thus confining the moxa wool column within the clamping hole 402. The feeding cylinder 48 drives the feeding frame 401 to slide towards the round hole making mechanism 5, so that the moxa wool column is directly below the drill bit 522. The round hole making driving cylinder 55 drives the drill table 521 to move downward, and the drill bit 522 is inserted. Inside the moxa wool column, the motor drives the drill bit 522 to rotate, thereby making a round hole in the moxa wool column. After the drilling 32 is completed, the round hole driving cylinder 55 drives the drill table 521 to move upward. The base plate 31 can block the hollow moxa wool column 1, preventing the hollow moxa wool column 1 from being pulled out of the clamping hole 402 when the drill bit 522 is removed. Then, the feeding cylinder 48 drives the feeding frame 401 to slide towards the unloading mechanism 6, so that the moxa wool column is located directly below the ejector pin 622. The blocking cylinder drives the baffle 61 to expose the unloading hole 34, and the unloading cylinder drives the connecting plate 49 to move downward, so that the ejector pin 622 pushes out the hollow moxa wool column 1 with the completed hole in the clamping hole 402, so that the hollow moxa wool column 1 falls through the unloading hole 34 and is guided into the material box by the guide plate 35, realizing the automatic unloading of the equipment.

[0102] Example 2

[0103] Please see Figure 8Two thermo-pressing actuators 60 are bolted to the side wall of the right clamping plate 4012 away from the left clamping plate 4011. In this embodiment, the thermo-pressing actuator 60 is a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder, and the cylinder body of the thermo-pressing actuator 60 is bolted to the right clamping plate 4012. A support plate 53 is provided on one side of the right clamping plate 4012 and is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the thermo-pressing actuator 60. Guide rods are provided on both sides of the thermo-pressing actuator 60. One end of the guide rod is bolted to the support plate 53, and the other end of the guide rod passes through the right clamping plate 4012 and the left clamping plate 4011 respectively and is bolted to the left clamping plate 4011. Thus, the piston rod of the thermo-pressing actuator 60 extends and retracts, driving the right clamping plate 4012 to move closer to or away from the left clamping plate 4011.

[0104] The left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012 are each provided with a left clamping groove 19 and a right clamping groove 20 on opposite sides;

[0105] A left forming mold 57 is detachably connected to the left clamping groove 19;

[0106] The right clamping groove 20 is detachably connected to a right forming mold 58 that matches the left forming mold 57; the left forming mold 57 and the right forming mold 58 are detachably installed on the left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012 through a slot and a block structure; several heating tubes 59 are fixed on the left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012.

[0107] By changing the molding molds with different structures and the right molding mold 58, irregularly shaped hollow moxa wool columns can be processed according to the customer's needs.

[0108] When the piston rod of the hot-pressing drive 60 retracts, the right clamping plate 4012 moves closer to the left clamping plate 4011. The left forming mold 57 and the right forming mold combine to form a clamping hole 402 for clamping the moxa wool column. The hollow moxa wool column 1 is processed into a structure with the same shape as the clamping hole 402 by hot pressing.

[0109] Example 3

[0110] This invention also provides a processing technology for hollow moxa wool pillars, the processing technology being implemented based on the aforementioned automated processing equipment, including:

[0111] Step 1: The feeding mechanism 3 adjusts the direction of the moxa wool column so that it is vertically upright and guided into the clamping and translation mechanism 4;

[0112] Step 2: The moxa wool column, which is standing upright, enters the clamping hole 402. After the clamping member 21 holds the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole 402, the feeding frame 401 slides to the bottom of the round hole making mechanism 5.

[0113] Step 3: The drill table 521 drives the drill bit 522 to move vertically downward and drills a hole 32 on the moxa wool column under the drive of the round hole driving component 29;

[0114] Step 4: The feeding rack 401 slides to the side close to the unloading mechanism 6. After the baffle 61 exposes the unloading hole 34, the hollow moxa wool column 1 is pushed from the clamping hole 402 to the unloading hole 34 by the ejector pin 622.

[0115] Example 4

[0116] This invention also provides a processing technology for hollow moxa wool pillars, the processing technology being implemented based on the aforementioned automated processing equipment, including:

[0117] Step 1: The feeding mechanism 3 adjusts the direction of the moxa wool column so that it is vertically upright and guided into the clamping and translation mechanism 4;

[0118] Step 2: The moxa wool column, which is standing upright, enters the clamping hole 402. The left forming mold 57 and the right mold cooperate to clamp the moxa wool column in the clamping hole 402. Then, the heating tube 59 heats the left clamping plate 4011 and the right clamping plate 4012. The feeding rack 401 slides to the bottom of the round hole making mechanism 5.

[0119] Step 3: While the moxa wool column is being hot-pressed and formed, the drill table 521 drives the drill bit 522 to move vertically downward and drills a hole 32 on the moxa wool column under the drive of the round hole driving component 29;

[0120] Step 4: The feeding rack 401 slides to the side close to the unloading mechanism 6. After the baffle 61 exposes the unloading hole 34, the ejector pin 622 pushes the irregular hollow moxa wool column from the clamping hole 402 to the unloading hole 34.

[0121] In summary, the present invention features a reasonable structural design, integrating feeding, drilling, and unloading functions, thereby improving the automation level of the equipment; it also reduces labor intensity and minimizes personal injury to operators; saving time and effort and increasing work efficiency. Therefore, the present invention effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value.

[0122] 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. An automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns, characterized in that: Including the workbench (2); The workbench (2) is equipped with a feeding mechanism (3) for adjusting the direction of the moxa wool column so that the moxa wool column is in a vertical standing state and for guiding the vertically standing moxa wool column into the next working module. The feeding mechanism (3) includes a vibrating plate (301), a feeding plate (302), and an S-shaped feeding channel (303) with the vibrating plate (301) and the feeding plate (302) respectively connected at both ends. The feeding plate (302) is provided with several receiving slots (10) for accommodating moxa wool columns. The workbench (2) is provided with a feeding drive (11) that drives the feeding plate (302) to slide perpendicularly to the S-shaped feeding channel (303) so that the moxa wool columns screened by the vibrating plate (301) are horizontally fed into each receiving slot (10) through the S-shaped feeding channel (303). The output end of the feeding drive (11) is connected to a positioning plate (13). A flipping drive (12) is hinged to the upper part of the feeding plate (302) to rotate 90° so that the moxa wool column is in a vertical standing state and falls from the receiving groove (10) into the clamping and translating mechanism (4). The output end of the flipping drive (12) is hinged to the feeding plate (302). A buffer plate (56) is fixed on the positioning plate (13) near the side of the S-shaped feeding channel (303) and is connected to the feeding plate (302) with its upper end face flush with the upper end face of the feeding plate (302). The workbench (2) is provided with a clamping and translating mechanism (4) for conveying vertically standing moxa wool columns and sliding back and forth. The clamping and translating mechanism (4) includes a feeding rack (401) located below the feeding plate (302) and sliding back and forth on the workbench (2), and a number of clamping holes (402) provided on the feeding rack (401). When the feeding plate (302) rotates 90° and the feeding rack (401) slides to directly below the feeding plate (302), the number of clamping holes (402) corresponds one-to-one with the receiving groove (10). The workbench (2) is equipped with a hole-making mechanism (5) for making a hole at the end of the moxa stick; The workbench (2) is equipped with a material return mechanism (6) that causes the hollow moxa wool column (1) that has completed the hole making to disengage from the clamping and translation mechanism (4) and fall into the material box.

2. The automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns according to claim 1, characterized in that: After rotating 90°, a number of guide tubes (14) are fixed on the feed plate (302) located on the lower side, and the number of guide tubes (14) corresponds one-to-one with the receiving groove (10).

3. The automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns according to claim 2, characterized in that: The workbench (2) is provided with a material discharge hole (34), and a guide plate (35) is fixed at an incline below the workbench (2), with one end connected to the material discharge hole (34) and the other end connected to the material box. The ejection mechanism (6) includes a baffle (61) driven by a shielding drive (38) to slide back and forth on the worktable (2) to shield or expose the ejection hole (34) and a pusher assembly (62) for ejecting the hollow moxa column (1) located in the clamping hole (402); The pusher assembly (62) includes a fixed frame (621) fixed on the worktable (2) and a plurality of ejector pins (622) driven by the pusher drive (42) to slide vertically back and forth; the ejector pins (622) are located directly above the ejector hole (34); When the feeding rack (401) slides to the direct under the pushing assembly (62), a number of the ejector pins (622) correspond one-to-one with the clamping holes (402).

4. The automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding rack (401) includes a left clamping plate (4011) and a right clamping plate (4012) that slide relative to each other; The left clamping plate (4011) and the right clamping plate (4012) are each provided with a left clamping groove (19) and a right clamping groove (20) on opposite sides; The right clamping groove (20) is provided with a clamping member (21) that is adapted to and engages with the side wall of the left clamping groove (19) to hold the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole (402); The clamping member (21) includes a fastening spring (211) with one end fixed to the groove wall of the right clamping groove (20) and a clamping block (212) connected to the other end of the fastening spring (211).

5. The automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding rack (401) includes a left clamping plate (4011) and a right clamping plate (4012) that slide relative to each other; The left clamping plate (4011) and the right clamping plate (4012) are each provided with a left clamping groove (19) and a right clamping groove (20) on opposite sides; The left clamping groove (19) is detachably connected to the left forming mold (57); The right clamping groove (20) is detachably connected to a right forming mold (58) that cooperates with the left forming mold (57) to form a clamping hole (402); Heating tubes (59) are provided on the left clamping plate (4011) and the right clamping plate (4012).

6. An automated processing equipment for hollow moxa wool columns according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The hole-making mechanism (5) includes a support frame (51) fixed on the worktable (2) and a hole-making assembly (52); The circular hole making assembly (52) includes a drill rig (521) vertically slidably connected to a support frame (51) and a plurality of drill bits (522) connected to the drill rig (521) and driven to rotate by a circular hole making drive (29). When the feeding rack (401) slides to the position directly below the round hole assembly (52), a plurality of the drill bits (522) correspond one-to-one with the clamping holes (402); A base plate (31) is provided on the workbench (2) located below the circular hole assembly (52), and the base plate (31) has drill holes (32) that correspond one-to-one with the drill bit (522); An electromagnetic heating ring (33) is provided around the drill bit (522), and the electromagnetic heating ring (33) is located above the base plate (31).

7. A processing technology for hollow moxa wool pillars, characterized in that: The processing technology is implemented based on the automated processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, including: Step 1: The feeding mechanism (3) adjusts the direction of the moxa wool column so that the moxa wool column is in a vertical standing state and is introduced into the clamping and translation mechanism (4); Step 2: The moxa wool column, which is in a vertical standing position, enters the clamping hole (402). After the clamping member (21) in the clamping hole (402) holds the moxa wool column tightly in the clamping hole (402), the feeding frame (401) slides to the bottom of the round hole making mechanism (5). Alternatively, the moxa wool column, which is in a vertical standing position, enters the clamping hole (402), the heating tube (59) heats the left clamping plate (4011) and the right clamping plate (4012), the left forming mold (57) cooperates with the right mold to heat press the moxa wool column, and the feeding rack (401) slides to the bottom of the round hole making mechanism (5). Step 3: The drill table (521) of the hole-making mechanism (5) drives the drill bit (522) to move vertically downward and drills a hole (32) on the moxa wool column under the drive of the hole-making drive (29); Step 4: The feeding rack (401) slides to the side close to the unloading mechanism (6), and after the baffle (61) exposes the unloading hole (34), the hollow moxa wool column (1) is pushed from the clamping hole (402) to the unloading hole (34) by the ejector pin (622).

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