Profile loading machine

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of profile processing technology and provides a profile feeding machine, including a material frame, a separation mechanism, and a transfer mechanism. The material frame contains several layers of profiles, with several spacers horizontally spaced along the length of adjacent layers. The separation mechanism includes a spacer storage assembly and a profile receiving assembly. Several sets of spacer storage assemblies are provided, each set corresponding to a specific spacer. Each set includes an end baffle and a side baffle, with the end baffles positioned opposite each end of the spacer and the side baffles positioned opposite each other on both sides of the spacer. The profile receiving assembly includes several first conveyor belts spaced along the length of the profile. The transfer mechanism includes a pick-and-place frame, several grippers spaced on the pick-and-place frame, a horizontal drive for horizontal movement of the pick-and-place frame, and a lifting drive for lifting the pick-and-place frame. Each gripper corresponds to a specific spacer and is used to hold the spacer. This machine features high production efficiency and low labor intensity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of profile processing technology, and in particular to a profile feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] Before processing, profiles are typically stacked in a material frame. Before processing, the profiles need to be removed from the frame, positioned as required, and then transported to the processing equipment. This process is generally called loading. Currently, loading is primarily done manually or through a combination of manual and mechanical operation. However, because the position of the profiles within the frame is usually not fixed, it is difficult to achieve fully automated operation using mechanical equipment. This necessitates some degree of manual intervention, resulting in low efficiency and high labor intensity for workers in existing profile loading processes.

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this invention is: how to solve the problems of low work efficiency and high labor intensity in existing profile feeding operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a profile feeding machine that can achieve fully automated operation and has the characteristics of high production efficiency and low labor intensity.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is: a profile feeding machine, including a material frame, a separation mechanism and a transfer mechanism;

[0006] The material frame contains several layers of profiles, and several spacers are placed horizontally between adjacent layers of profiles along the length of the profiles.

[0007] The separation mechanism includes a spacer storage assembly for storing spacers and a profile receiving assembly for collecting profiles. The spacer storage assembly consists of several sets, with each set corresponding to a spacer. Each set of spacer storage assemblies includes an end baffle and a side baffle that form a storage groove for accommodating spacers. The end baffles are positioned opposite each other at both ends of the spacer, and the side baffles are positioned opposite each other on both sides of the spacer. The profile receiving assembly includes several first conveyor belts for supporting profiles, with each first conveyor belt spaced apart along the length of the profile.

[0008] The transfer mechanism includes a pick-and-place frame, several grippers spaced on the pick-and-place frame, a horizontal drive component that drives the pick-and-place frame to move horizontally between the material frame and the separation mechanism, and a lifting drive component that drives the pick-and-place frame to move up and down in the vertical direction. Each gripper is correspondingly arranged with each spacer bar to hold the spacer bar.

[0009] The profile feeding machine of this application, by setting partitions in the material frame, neatly and evenly stacks multiple layers of profiles, which can avoid collisions between profiles and make reasonable use of the space in the material frame. When removing profiles from the material frame, the pick-and-place frame moves horizontally above the material frame and descends to a suitable height. The grippers hold the partitions, and then the pick-and-place frame rises to remove the partitions and the entire layer of profiles placed on the partitions from the material frame. Then, the pick-and-place frame moves horizontally above the separation mechanism and descends to a designated position, so that the profiles are placed on the first conveyor belt and the partitions fall into the receiving slot. Subsequently, the grippers open and the pick-and-place frame resets, completing the initial feeding of profiles. During the feeding process, the grippers grab the partitions instead of directly grabbing the profiles, which can achieve the grabbing of multiple profiles at once, improving the efficiency of profile grabbing and transfer. The separation mechanism can separate the partitions from the profiles, eliminating the need for manual intervention during the feeding process and reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0010] In some embodiments, the single-unit spacer storage assembly also includes a spacer base beam, with end baffles slidably disposed at both ends of the spacer base beam and side baffles slidably disposed on both sides of the spacer base beam.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the end baffle and side baffle are set to slide connection with the bottom beam of the spacer. The spacing between the end baffles and the side baffles can be adjusted according to the size of the spacer, so that the size of the storage slot matches the size of the spacer, thereby improving versatility.

[0012] In some embodiments, the single-unit spacer storage assembly also includes a spacing adjustment drive installed on the bottom beam of the spacer. The output end of the spacing adjustment drive is connected to a drive rod. One end baffle is fixedly connected to the drive rod. A drive plate is also fixedly connected to the drive rod. The drive plate is provided with a guide groove. The side baffle is provided with a guide that slides with the guide groove. The spacing adjustment drive drives the drive rod to move linearly back and forth, thereby causing the spacing between the two end baffles and the spacing between the two side baffles to expand or shrink.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a spacing adjustment drive component pushes the drive rod to move linearly back and forth, thereby expanding or shrinking the spacing between the two end baffles and the spacing between the two side baffles. This can save on the investment of power components, which is conducive to reducing costs and simplifying the structure.

[0014] In some embodiments, the gripper includes two opposing gripper bars, a support plate respectively disposed on the two gripper bars, and an opening and closing power component that drives the two gripper bars to move closer or further apart. One end of the gripper bar is slidably connected to the pick-and-place frame, and the other end extends toward the material frame. One end of the support plate is connected to the corresponding gripper bar, and the other end extends toward the other gripper bar. The opening and closing power component is mounted on the pick-and-place frame.

[0015] Using the above technical solution, when the opening and closing power component drives the two claw levers to approach each other, the two pallets approach or abut each other to lift the partition bar and realize the gripping of the partition bar; when the opening and closing power component drives the two claw levers to move away from each other, the two pallets separate from each other to lower the partition bar and realize the lowering of the partition bar.

[0016] In some embodiments, an arranging mechanism is also included, which is located on the side of the separation mechanism away from the material frame. The arranging mechanism includes several second conveyor belts arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt and an alignment roller frame arranged below the conveyor belts. A lifting baffle is provided at the end of the second conveyor belt away from the first conveyor belt. Several alignment rollers are arranged at intervals on the alignment roller frame. Each second conveyor belt and each alignment roller are arranged alternately. An alignment baffle is provided at one end of the alignment roller frame. The arranging mechanism also includes an alignment lifting component that drives the alignment roller frame to rise and fall.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the profiles can be arranged neatly by setting up an arranging mechanism. The profiles on the first conveyor belt are transferred to the second conveyor belt. Then, the lifting baffle at one end of the second conveyor belt rises to block the profiles, so that the profiles are arranged neatly along the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt. Next, the alignment lifting component raises the alignment roller frame, so that the profiles fall on the alignment rollers. Then, the alignment rollers transfer the profiles to the alignment baffle, so that the ends of the profiles are aligned, thus achieving a neat arrangement of profiles. When the profiles are conveyed away from the second conveyor belt, the lifting baffle descends and no longer blocks the position of the profiles.

[0018] In some embodiments, the profile receiving assembly further includes a fixed baffle and a lifting block disposed at one end of the first conveyor belt near the second conveyor belt. The lifting block is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the profile. The profile receiving assembly also includes a lifting power component and a pushing power component. The lifting power component is used to drive the lifting block to rise and fall, and the pushing power component is used to drive the lifting block and the lifting power component to move closer to or away from the second conveyor belt.

[0019] Using the above technical solution, after the profile on the first conveyor belt comes into contact with the fixed baffle, the lifting power component lifts the lifting block, and then the pushing power component pushes the lifting block to the second conveyor belt, transferring the profile on the first conveyor belt to the second conveyor belt.

[0020] In some embodiments, a flipping mechanism is also provided between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The flipping mechanism includes a turntable, a clamping member mounted on the turntable, and a flipping power member that drives the turntable to rotate. The number of clamping members is at least one. One end of the clamping member is connected to the turntable, and the other end extends outward from the turntable. The end of the clamping member away from the turntable is provided with a slot corresponding to the profile.

[0021] Using the above technical solution, when the placement posture of the profile in the material frame is different from the posture required for processing, a flipping mechanism is also provided between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The push-pull power component pushes the profile on the lifting block into the slot on the clamping component, and then the flipping power component drives the turntable to rotate, so that the profile is flipped at a certain angle and then placed on the second conveyor belt, thereby realizing the adjustment of the profile posture for subsequent processing.

[0022] In some embodiments, the flipping mechanism further includes a hanging plate, which is oscillatingly positioned above the turntable and located on one side of the clamping member. The hanging plate remains in contact with the profile during the flipping and falling process to ensure the profile is flipped onto the second conveyor belt.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, by setting up a hanging plate, in order to ensure that the profile can be smoothly inserted into the slot and that the profile can be flipped, the width of the slot must be greater than the width of the profile. During the flipping and falling process of the profile, the hanging plate keeps in contact with the profile, which can prevent the profile from rotating in the slot during the rotation of the turntable, and ensure that the profile falls into the second conveyor belt in the correct posture.

[0024] In some embodiments, a transfer mechanism is also included, which is disposed between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt. The transfer mechanism includes a plurality of transition conveyor belts arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt.

[0025] Using the above technical solution, when the distance between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt is large, a transition conveyor belt is set up to ensure that the profile can be smoothly transferred to the second conveyor belt.

[0026] In some embodiments, the system also includes a frame and a conveyor frame, with the pick-and-place frame slidably mounted on the frame, and the material frame and the separation mechanism located directly below the frame, with the separation mechanism mounted on the conveyor frame. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a profile feeding machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the material frame in the profile feeding machine.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the conveyor frame, separation mechanism, arrangement mechanism, tilting mechanism and transfer mechanism in the profile feeding machine.

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3A partial structural diagram of the conveyor frame, separation mechanism, arrangement mechanism, tilting mechanism and transfer mechanism in the profile feeding machine shown;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the conveyor frame and the separation mechanism.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the partition bar storage component in the separation mechanism is shown.

[0033] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Another perspective structural diagram of the divider storage component shown;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the profile receiving assembly in the separation mechanism, where the first conveyor belt is not shown.

[0035] Figure 9 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the flipping mechanism.

[0036] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the rotating profile with and without a hanging plate in the flipping mechanism;

[0037] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the transfer mechanism.

[0038] Figure 12 for Figure 11 The diagram shows the structure of the gripper in the transfer mechanism.

[0039] In the diagram: 100, Profile feeding machine; 10, Material frame; 20, Separation mechanism; 21, Spacer bar storage assembly; 211, End baffle; 212, Side baffle; 213, Bottom beam for releasing profiles; 214, Spacing adjustment drive component; 215, Drive rod; 216, Drive plate; 217, Guide groove; 218, Guide component; 22, Profile receiving assembly; 221, First conveyor belt; 222, Fixed baffle; 223, Lifting block; 224, Lifting power component; 225, Pushing power component; 30, Transfer mechanism; 31, Pick-and-place frame; 32, Gripper; 321, Claw handle; 322. 323. Opening and closing power component; 33. Pallet; 34. Horizontal drive component; 35. Lifting drive component; 36. Counterweight traction component; 37. Counterweight cylinder; 40. Counterweight wheel; 41. Arrangement mechanism; 42. Second conveyor belt; 43. Alignment roller frame; 44. Lifting baffle; 45. Alignment roller; 46. Alignment lifting component; 50. Tilting mechanism; 51. Turntable; 52. Clamping component; 53. Tilting power component; 54. Hanging plate; 60. Transfer mechanism; 61. Transition conveyor belt; 70. Frame; 80. Conveyor frame; 200. Profile; 300. Spacer. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When the number of elements is referred to as "multiple," it can be any number of two or more. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0043] Please see Figures 1 to 12A preferred embodiment of the present invention provides a profile feeding machine 100, comprising a material frame 10, a separation mechanism 20, and a transfer mechanism 30. The material frame 10 is used to load profiles 200, and the material frame 10 is provided with partitions 300 that divide the profiles 200 into multiple layers. The separation mechanism 20 is used to separate the profiles 200 from the partitions 300, and the transfer mechanism 30 is used to transfer the profiles 200 and the partitions 300 from the material frame 10 to the separation mechanism 20. The profile feeding machine 100 of this application can realize fully automated feeding operations and has the characteristics of high production efficiency and low labor intensity.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the material frame 10 is elongated, with railings on both sides. The top and both ends of the material frame 10 are open structures. Several layers of profiles 200 are arranged inside the material frame 10, with the profiles 200 extending along the length of the material frame 10. Several spacers 300 are horizontally spaced between adjacent layers of profiles 200 along the length of the profiles 200. To ensure that the transfer mechanism 30 can accurately clamp the spacers 300, limiting grooves corresponding to the spacers 300 are provided on both sides of the material frame 10. The spacers 300 can only move vertically within the limiting grooves and cannot move horizontally.

[0045] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the separation mechanism 20 includes a spacer storage assembly 21 for storing spacers 300 and a profile receiving assembly 22 for collecting profiles 200. The number of spacer storage assemblies 21 is several sets, and each set of spacer storage assemblies 21 is correspondingly arranged with each spacer 300. Each set of spacer storage assemblies 21 includes an end baffle 211 and a side baffle 212 that form a storage groove for accommodating spacers 300. The end baffles 211 are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the spacer 300, and the side baffles 212 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the spacer 300. The profile receiving assembly 22 includes several first conveyor belts 221 for supporting profiles 200. Each first conveyor belt 221 is spaced apart along the length direction of the profile 200.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the single-unit spacer storage assembly 21 also includes a spacer base beam 213. End baffles 211 are slidably disposed at both ends of the spacer base beam 213, and side baffles 212 are slidably disposed on both sides of the spacer base beam. By configuring the end baffles 211 and side baffles 212 to be slidably connected to the spacer base beam 213, the spacing between the end baffles 211 and the side baffles 212 can be adjusted according to the size of the spacer 300, so that the size of the storage slot matches the size of the spacer 300, thereby improving versatility.

[0047] Furthermore, the single-unit partition storage assembly 21 also includes a spacing adjustment drive 214 mounted on the bottom beam 213 of the partition. The output end of the spacing adjustment drive 214 is connected to a drive rod 215. One end baffle 211 is fixedly connected to the drive rod 215. A drive plate 216 is also fixedly connected to the drive rod 215. The drive plate 216 is provided with a guide groove 217. The side baffle 212 is provided with a guide 218 that slides with the guide groove 217. The spacing adjustment drive 214 drives the drive rod 215 to move linearly back and forth, thereby increasing or decreasing the spacing between the two end baffles 211 and the two side baffles 212. By using a spacing adjustment drive 214 to push the drive rod 215 to move linearly back and forth, thereby driving the drive plate 216 to move linearly back and forth, and thus increasing or decreasing the spacing between the two end baffles 211 and the two side baffles 212, the investment in power components can be saved, which is beneficial for reducing costs and simplifying the structure.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, the guide grooves 217 corresponding to the two side baffles 212 are in the shape of an "eight" on the drive plate 216. When the length of the spacer 300 is relatively long, in order to ensure that the side of the spacer 300 is subjected to uniform force, multiple side baffles 212 can be set on the same side. The side baffles 212 on the same side can be fixed on the same mounting plate, and then the guide member 218 that slides with the guide groove 217 is fixedly installed on the mounting plate.

[0049] Optionally, the gap adjustment drive is a cylinder. The cylinder body is mounted on the bar-laying bottom beam 213. The cylinder's extension rod is connected to one of the end baffles 211. One end of the drive rod 215 is connected to the end baffle 211. A first linear bearing is provided at the bottom of the end baffle 211, and a first linear guide rod that slides with the first linear bearing is provided on the bar-laying bottom beam 213. Similarly, a second linear bearing is provided at the bottom of the side baffle 212, and a second linear guide rod that slides with the second linear bearing is provided on the bar-laying bottom beam 213. In other embodiments, each of the two end baffles 211 can be equipped with a separate cylinder. Similarly, each of the two side baffles 212 can be equipped with a separate cylinder to adjust the width and length of the receiving groove. In other embodiments, other power components that can achieve the same function can also be used to adjust the distance between the side baffles 212 and the end baffles 211.

[0050] like Figure 3As shown, each first conveyor belt 221 and each spacer storage assembly 21 are alternately arranged, and the conveying direction of the first conveyor belt 221 is consistent with the length direction of the spacer 300. To avoid interference between the end baffles 211 and side baffles 212 and the conveying of the profile 200 on the first conveyor belt 221, the tops of the end baffles 211 and side baffles 212 should be lower than the top of the first conveyor belt. To ensure that the conveying action of each first conveyor belt 221 is consistent, so that the profile 200 on the first conveyor belt 221 can be conveyed smoothly, each first conveyor belt 221 is driven by the same first conveyor motor, and the output end of the first conveyor motor is connected to a transmission rod, which is connected to each first conveyor belt 221. Preferably, the first conveyor motor is a servo motor.

[0051] like Figure 1 and Figure 11 As shown, the transfer mechanism 30 includes a pick-and-place frame 31, a plurality of grippers 32 spaced apart on the pick-and-place frame 31, a horizontal drive member 33 that drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to move horizontally between the material frame 10 and the separation mechanism 20, and a lifting drive member 34 that drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to move up and down in the vertical direction. Each gripper 32 is correspondingly arranged with each spacer 300 to hold the spacer 300.

[0052] Furthermore, to ensure uniform force distribution when clamping the spacers 300, each gripper 32 is divided into two rows. These two rows of grippers 32 are respectively positioned on opposite sides of the pick-and-place rack 31, with the number and spacing of each row of grippers 32 corresponding one-to-one with the spacers 300 within the material frame 10. When gripping the spacers 300, the two rows of grippers 32 respectively clamp both ends of the spacer 300, allowing the spacers 300 to move smoothly up, down, and horizontally. Correspondingly, to facilitate gripping the spacers 300 within the material frame 10 by the grippers 32, sufficient space should be reserved between the profiles 200 at both ends of the spacers 300 and the side rails of the material frame 10 for the grippers 32 to grip the spacers 300.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 12 As shown, the gripper 32 includes two opposing gripper levers 321, a support plate 323 respectively mounted on the two gripper levers, and an opening / closing power component 322 that drives the two gripper levers to move closer or further apart. One end of the gripper lever is slidably connected to the pick-and-place frame 31, and the other end extends toward the material frame 10. One end of the support plate 323 is connected to the corresponding gripper lever, and the other end extends toward the other gripper lever. The opening / closing power component 322 is mounted on the pick-and-place frame 31. When the opening / closing power component 322 drives the two gripper levers 321 to move closer to each other, the two support plates 323 move closer or abut against each other to lift the spacer bar 300, thus gripping the spacer bar 300. When the opening / closing power component 322 drives the two gripper levers 321 to move further apart, the two support plates 323 separate from each other to lower the spacer bar 300, thus lowering the spacer bar 300.

[0054] In this embodiment, the opening and closing power component 322 is a cylinder, and each claw lever 321 corresponds to one cylinder. In other embodiments, other power components that can achieve the same function can also be used, such as hydraulic cylinders, electric actuators, or motors.

[0055] In one embodiment, the profile feeding machine 100 of this application further includes an arranging mechanism 40 disposed on the side of the separation mechanism 20 away from the material frame 10. The arranging mechanism 40 includes a plurality of second conveyor belts 41 arranged parallel to the first conveyor belt 221 and an alignment roller frame 42 disposed below the conveyor belts. A lifting baffle is disposed at one end of the second conveyor belts 41 away from the first conveyor belt 221. A plurality of alignment rollers 44 are spaced apart on the alignment roller frame 42. Each second conveyor belt 41 and each alignment roller 44 are alternately arranged. An alignment baffle 45 is disposed at one end of the alignment roller frame 42. The arranging mechanism 40 also includes an alignment lifting member 46 for driving the alignment roller frame 42 to rise and fall. By setting the arranging mechanism 40, the profiles 200 can be arranged neatly, transferring the profiles 200 on the first conveyor belt 221 to the second conveyor belt 41. Then, the lifting baffle 43 at one end of the second conveyor belt 41 rises to block the profiles 200, making the profiles 200 neatly arranged along the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 41. Next, the alignment lifting component 46 raises the alignment roller frame 42, causing the profiles 200 to fall onto the alignment roller 44. Then, the alignment roller 44 transfers the profiles 200 to the alignment baffle 45, aligning the ends of the profiles 200 and achieving a neat arrangement of the profiles 200. When the profiles 200 are conveyed away from the second conveyor belt 41, the lifting baffle 43 descends and no longer blocks the position of the profiles 200.

[0056] Optionally, the lifting baffle 43 and the alignment roller frame 42 are driven to lift by a cylinder, that is, the alignment lifting component 46 is a cylinder, and the alignment roller 44 is driven to rotate forward and backward by a servo motor. The driving structure of the second conveyor belt 41 is similar to that of the first conveyor belt 221, and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Furthermore, the profile receiving assembly 22 also includes a fixed baffle 222 and a lifting block 223 disposed at one end of the first conveyor belt 221 near the second conveyor belt 41. The lifting block 223 is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the profile 200. The profile receiving assembly 22 also includes a lifting power component 224 and a pushing power component 225. The lifting power component 224 is used to drive the lifting block 223 to rise and fall, and the pushing power component 225 is used to drive the lifting block 223 and the lifting power component 224 to move closer to or away from the second conveyor belt 41. After the profile 200 on the first conveyor belt 221 contacts the fixed baffle 222, the lifting power component 224 lifts the lifting block 223, and then the pushing power component 225 pushes the lifting block 223 toward the second conveyor belt 41, transferring the profile 200 on the first conveyor belt 221 to the second conveyor belt 41.

[0058] Optionally, both the lifting power component 224 and the pushing power component 225 are cylinders.

[0059] In one embodiment, the profile feeding machine 100 of this application further includes a flipping mechanism 50 disposed between the first conveyor belt 221 and the second conveyor belt 41. The flipping mechanism 50 includes a turntable 51, a clamping member 52 mounted on the turntable 51, and a flipping power member 53 for driving the turntable 51 to rotate. The number of clamping members 52 is at least one. One end of the clamping member 52 is connected to the turntable 51, and the other end extends outward from the turntable 51. The end of the clamping member 52 away from the turntable 51 is provided with a slot corresponding to the profile 200. When the placement posture of the profile 200 in the material frame 10 is different from the posture required for processing, a flipping mechanism 50 is also provided between the first conveyor belt 221 and the second conveyor belt 41. The push-pull power component pushes the profile 200 on the lifting block 223 into the slot on the clamping component 52. Then the flipping power component 53 drives the turntable 51 to rotate, so that the profile 200 is flipped at a certain angle and then placed on the second conveyor belt 41, thereby realizing the adjustment of the posture of the profile 200 for subsequent processing.

[0060] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism 50 also includes a hanging plate 54, which is oscillatingly positioned above the turntable 51 and located on one side of the clamping member 52. The hanging plate 54 maintains contact with the profile 200 during the flipping and falling process to ensure that the profile 200 is flipped onto the second conveyor belt 41.

[0061] like Figure 10 As shown, for ease of understanding, it should be noted that the profile 200 in the figure has an "L" shaped cross-section. This is to distinguish the difference in posture after flipping and is not intended to limit the profile feeding machine of this application to only be compatible with profiles 200 of this shape. By setting the hanging plate 54, it is generally necessary to ensure that the profile 200 can be smoothly inserted into the slot and that the profile 200 can be flipped. The width of the slot should be larger than the width of the profile 200. During the flipping and falling process of the profile 200, the hanging plate 54 remains in contact with the profile 200 to prevent the profile 200 from rotating in the slot during the rotation of the turntable 51, ensuring that the profile 200 falls onto the second conveyor belt 41 in the correct posture.

[0062] Optionally, the number of clamping elements 52 provided on each turntable 51 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs. In order to improve work efficiency, it is best to provide two or more clamping elements 52 on each turntable 51.

[0063] Optionally, in order to ensure that the profile 200 is subjected to uniform force, the number of flipping mechanisms 50 is several. The specific number can be set according to actual needs, and each set of flipping mechanisms 50 is spaced apart along the length direction of the profile 200.

[0064] In one embodiment, the profile loading machine 100 of this application further includes a transfer mechanism 60 disposed between the first conveyor belt 221 and the second conveyor belt 41. The transfer mechanism 60 includes a plurality of transition conveyor belts 61 disposed parallel to the first conveyor belt 221 and the second conveyor belt 41. When the distance between the first conveyor belt 221 and the second conveyor belt 41 is large, the transition conveyor belts 61 are provided to ensure that the profile 200 can be smoothly transferred to the second conveyor belt 41. The driving structure of the transition conveyor belts is similar to the driving structure of the first conveyor belt 221, and will not be described in detail here.

[0065] To facilitate the installation of the transfer mechanism 30, the profile feeding machine 100 of this application also includes a frame 70. The pick-and-place frame 31 is slidably mounted on the frame 70. The material frame 10 and the separation mechanism 20 are located directly below the frame 70. The horizontal drive component 33 is mounted on the frame 70, and the lifting drive component 34 is mounted on the frame 70. A horizontal guide rail that slides with the pick-and-place frame 31 and a vertical guide rail for vertical guidance are mounted on the frame 70. The horizontal guide rail is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame 70, and one end of the vertical guide rail is fixedly connected to the pick-and-place frame 31, while the other end slides with the frame 70. Furthermore, to make the lifting and lowering of the pick-and-place rack 31 more stable, the transfer mechanism 30 also includes a counterweight assembly. The counterweight assembly includes a counterweight traction member 35, a counterweight cylinder 36, and a counterweight wheel 37. One end of the counterweight traction member 35 is connected to the pick-and-place rack 31, and the other end is connected to the frame 70. The counterweight cylinder 36 is mounted on the frame 70. The counterweight wheel 37 is rotatably connected to the telescopic rod of the counterweight cylinder 36. The counterweight wheel 37 is wound around the middle of the counterweight traction member 35. The counterweight assembly works in conjunction with the lifting drive member 34 to make the lifting and lowering of the pick-and-place rack 31 more stable and to improve the load-bearing capacity of the transfer mechanism 30.

[0066] Optionally, both the horizontal drive component 33 and the lifting drive component 34 are servo motors.

[0067] In other embodiments, the transfer mechanism 30 may also be directly installed on the ceiling of the workshop.

[0068] To facilitate the installation of the separation mechanism 20, the arrangement mechanism 40, the flipping mechanism 50, and the transfer mechanism 60, the profile feeding machine 100 of this application also includes a conveyor frame 80 for installing the separation mechanism 20, the arrangement mechanism 40, the flipping mechanism 50, and the transfer mechanism 60. Optionally, part or all of the conveyor frame 80 is located below the frame 70.

[0069] The profile feeding machine 100 of this application also includes a controller (not shown in the figure), which is used to control the coordinated operation of various mechanisms.

[0070] During loading, the material frame 10, containing the profile 200 and spacer 300, is first placed in the designated position. Then, the horizontal drive unit 33 drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to move above the material frame 10, and then the lifting drive unit 34 drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to descend to the designated position. Subsequently, the opening and closing power unit 322 drives the two claw levers 321 to move closer to each other, so that the two pallets 323 are close to or attached to the bottom of the spacer 300. Immediately afterwards, the lifting drive unit 34 drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to rise until it separates from the material frame 10. Then, the horizontal drive unit 33 drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to move horizontally above the first conveyor belt 221, and then the lifting drive unit 34 drives the pick-and-place frame 31 to descend, so that the profile 200 on the spacer 300 falls onto the first conveyor belt 221, and the spacer 300 falls into the receiving slot, realizing the separation of the spacer 300 and the profile 200. Then, the first conveyor belt 221 rotates to move the profile 200 toward the fixed baffle 222. The material is conveyed to the first conveyor belt, and then the lifting block 223 lifts each profile 200 one by one and pushes it onto the transition conveyor belt 61. The transition conveyor belt 61 then pushes each profile 200 into the slot on the clamping member 52. Then, the flipping power drive turnstable 51 rotates, causing the profile 200 to flip and fall onto the second conveyor belt 41. The lifting baffle 43 at one end of the second conveyor belt 41 is lifted by a cylinder. The second conveyor belt 41 drives the profile 200 to align with the lifting baffle 43. After the profile 200 is neatly arranged in the conveying direction of the second conveyor belt 41, the alignment lifting member 46 drives the alignment roller frame 42 to rise, so that the alignment roller 44 lifts the profile 200 from the second conveyor belt 41. Then, the alignment roller 44 drives the profile 200 to move towards the alignment baffle 45, so that the end faces of the profile 200 are aligned. The neatly arranged profile 200 is then conveyed by the second conveyor belt 41 to other places for processing.

[0071] The profile feeding machine 100 of this application, by setting spacers 300 inside the material frame 10, neatly and evenly stacks multiple layers of profiles 200, which can avoid collisions between profiles 200 and make reasonable use of the space inside the material frame 10. When removing profiles 200 from the material frame 10, the pick-and-place frame 31 moves horizontally above the material frame 10 and descends to a suitable height. The grippers 32 clamp the spacers 300, and then the pick-and-place frame 31 rises to remove the spacers 300 and the entire layer of profiles 200 placed on the spacers 300 from the material frame 10. Then, the pick-and-place frame 31 moves horizontally above the separation mechanism 20 and descends to a designated position. The profile 200 is placed on the first conveyor belt 221, and the spacer 300 falls into the receiving slot. Then the gripper 32 opens and the pick-and-place rack 31 resets, completing the initial loading of the profile 200. During the loading process, the gripper 32 grabs the spacer 300 instead of directly grabbing the profile 200, which can grab multiple profiles 200 at once, improving the efficiency of profile 200 grabbing and transfer. The separation mechanism 20 can separate the spacer 300 from the profile 200. No manual intervention is required during the loading process, reducing the labor cost required for the profile 200 processing and also reducing the labor intensity of workers.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above descriptions are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A profile feeding machine, comprising a material frame (10), a separating mechanism (20), and a transferring mechanism (30), characterized in that: The material frame (10) is provided with several layers of profiles (200), and several spacers (300) are horizontally placed at intervals along the length direction of the profiles (200) between two adjacent layers of profiles (200). The separation mechanism (20) includes a spacer storage assembly (21) for storing spacers (300) and a profile receiving assembly (22) for collecting profiles (200). The number of spacer storage assemblies (21) is several groups, and each group of spacer storage assemblies (21) is correspondingly arranged with each spacer (300). Each group of spacer storage assemblies (21) includes an end baffle (211) and a side baffle (212) that form a storage groove for accommodating spacers (300). The end baffles (211) are arranged opposite to each other at both ends of the spacer (300), and the side baffles (212) are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the spacer (300). The profile receiving assembly (22) includes several first conveyor belts (221) for supporting profiles (200). Each first conveyor belt (221) is spaced apart along the length direction of the profile (200). The transfer mechanism (30) includes a pick-and-place frame (31), a plurality of grippers (32) spaced apart on the pick-and-place frame (31), a horizontal drive (33) that drives the pick-and-place frame (31) to move horizontally between the material frame (10) and the separation mechanism (20), and a lifting drive (34) that drives the pick-and-place frame (31) to move vertically. Each gripper (32) is correspondingly arranged with each spacer (300) to hold the spacer (300). The single-unit partition bar storage assembly (21) also includes a bottom beam (213) for placing the strips, with the end baffles (211) slidably disposed at both ends of the bottom beam (213) and the side baffles (212) slidably disposed on both sides of the bottom beam (213); The single-unit spacer storage assembly (21) also includes a spacing adjustment drive (214) installed on the bottom beam (213) of the spacer. The output end of the spacing adjustment drive (214) is connected to a drive rod (215). One of the end baffles (211) is fixedly connected to the drive rod (215). A drive plate (216) is also fixedly connected to the drive rod (215). The drive plate (216) is provided with a guide groove (217). The side baffle (212) is provided with a guide (218) that slides with the guide groove (217). The spacing adjustment drive (214) drives the drive rod (215) to move linearly back and forth, thereby causing the spacing between the two end baffles (211) and the spacing between the two side baffles (212) to expand or shrink. It also includes an arrangement mechanism (40) disposed on the side of the separation mechanism (20) away from the material frame (10). The arrangement mechanism (40) includes several second conveyor belts (41) disposed parallel to the first conveyor belt (221) and an alignment roller frame (42) disposed below the second conveyor belts (41). A lifting baffle (43) is disposed at one end of the second conveyor belts (41) away from the first conveyor belts (221). Several alignment rollers (44) are disposed at intervals on the alignment roller frame (42). Each second conveyor belt (41) and each alignment roller (44) are disposed alternately. An alignment baffle (45) is disposed at one end of the alignment roller frame (42). The arrangement mechanism (40) also includes an alignment lifting member (46) for driving the alignment roller frame (42) to rise and fall.

2. The profile feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that The gripper (32) includes two opposing gripper rods (321), a tray (323) respectively disposed on the two gripper rods (321), and an opening and closing power component (322) for driving the two gripper rods (321) to move closer or further away. One end of the gripper rod (321) is slidably connected to the pick-and-place rack (31), and the other end extends toward the material frame (10). One end of the tray (323) is connected to the corresponding gripper rod (321), and the other end extends toward the other gripper rod (321). The opening and closing power component (322) is mounted on the pick-and-place rack (31).

3. The profile feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The profile receiving assembly (22) further includes a fixed baffle (222) and a lifting block (223) disposed at one end of the first conveyor belt (221) near the second conveyor belt (41). The lifting block (223) is provided with a positioning groove corresponding to the profile (200). The profile receiving assembly (22) further includes a lifting power component (224) and a pushing power component (225). The lifting power component (224) is used to drive the lifting block (223) to rise and fall, and the pushing power component (225) is used to drive the lifting block (223) and the lifting power component (224) to move closer to or away from the second conveyor belt (41).

4. The profile feeding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a flipping mechanism (50) disposed between the first conveyor belt (221) and the second conveyor belt (41). The flipping mechanism (50) includes a turntable (51), a clamping member (52) mounted on the turntable (51), and a flipping power member (53) for driving the turntable (51) to rotate. The number of clamping members (52) is at least one. One end of the clamping member (52) is connected to the turntable (51), and the other end extends outward from the turntable (51). The end of the clamping member (52) away from the turntable (51) is provided with a slot corresponding to the profile (200).

5. The profile feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (50) also includes a hanging plate (54), which is swayed above the turntable (51) and located on one side of the clamping member (52). The hanging plate (54) remains in contact with the profile (200) during the flipping and falling process to ensure that the profile (200) flips onto the second conveyor belt (41).

6. The profile feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transfer mechanism (60) disposed between the first conveyor belt (221) and the second conveyor belt (41), the transfer mechanism (60) including a plurality of transition conveyor belts (61) disposed parallel to the first conveyor belt (221) and the second conveyor belt (41).

7. The profile feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a frame (70) and a conveyor (80), the pick-and-place rack (31) is slidably disposed on the frame (70), the material frame (10) and the separation mechanism (20) are located directly below the frame (70), and the separation mechanism (20) is mounted on the conveyor (80).

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