Dropping device

Abstract

The invention discloses putting equipment, and belongs to the field of automation equipment. The feeding equipment comprises a material distributing device, an air blowing device and a feeding device. The material distributing device comprises a switching air cylinder and a switching block, the switching air cylinder is connected with the switching block, at least two material channels are arranged in the switching block, and the sizes of the material channels correspond to the sizes of materials to be fed in a one-to-one mode. The blowing device comprises an air supply part and a guide pipe, the first end of the guide pipe communicates with the air outlet end of the air supply part and the second end of any material channel, and the switching air cylinder is used for driving the switching block to move so as to switch the material channels communicating with the guide pipe. The feeding device comprises a limiting piece and a clamping assembly, the limiting piece is connected with the second end of the guide pipe and provided with a first limiting hole communicated with the second end of the guide pipe, and the clamping assembly is used for clamping and releasing the to-be-fed materials falling into the first limiting hole from the guide pipe. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the feeding efficiency of the to-be-fed materials of different sizes can be improved, and therefore the machining efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to a delivery device. Background Art

[0002] Many products need to be fastened with bolts. To improve production efficiency, automatic bolt placement has become a common processing technology. Bolts are installed in designated locations through automated equipment, which can reduce labor and improve the accuracy and efficiency of bolt installation. However, there are many types of bolts on each product, and the models are different, so different dedicated placement equipment is required for each bolt.

[0003] In the related art, before installing the next type of bolt, the automatic delivery equipment corresponding to the current type of bolt needs to be moved out of the production line as a whole, and then the automatic delivery equipment corresponding to the next type of bolt needs to be moved back into the production line, and finally the new type of bolt is delivered and installed using the new equipment. However, there are many types of bolts, and each type of bolt is equipped with a dedicated automated equipment. The operations required to move in and out of different equipment are cumbersome and time-consuming, which can easily lead to long production line stagnation, reduce the delivery efficiency of the bolts, and further reduce the processing efficiency of the production line. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a delivery device that can improve the delivery efficiency of materials of different sizes to be delivered, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0005] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a delivery device, which includes a material distribution device, an air blowing device and a material feeding device;

[0006] The material distribution device comprises a switching cylinder and a switching block, wherein the switching cylinder is connected to the switching block, the switching block comprises a first surface and a second surface adjacent to each other, at least two material channels are arranged in the switching block, the size of the material channel corresponds to the size of the material to be fed, the first end of the material channel is exposed at the first surface, and the second end of the material channel is exposed at the second surface;

[0007] The blowing device comprises an air supply member and a conduit, wherein a first end of the conduit is connected to an air outlet end of the air supply member and a second end of any of the material channels, wherein the switching cylinder is used to drive the switching block to move so as to switch the material channel connected to the conduit;

[0008] The feeding device includes a limit piece and a clamping assembly, wherein the limit piece is connected to the second end of the conduit, and the limit piece has a first limit hole connected to the second end of the conduit, and the clamping assembly is used to clamp and release the material to be fed that falls from the conduit into the first limit hole.

[0009] Optionally, the material dividing device also includes a feeding piece, which abuts against the first surface, and has a first through groove, a first end of the first through groove is connected to the first end of the material channel, and a second end of the first through groove is suitable for connecting to a discharge port of the straight vibrator.

[0010] Optionally, the delivery device further comprises a fixed bracket, the fixed bracket comprises a first side wall, a base and a second side wall connected to each other, and the first side wall and the second side wall are arranged opposite to each other;

[0011] The switching block is movably mounted on the base;

[0012] The switching cylinder includes a first driving member and a first telescopic rod, the first driving member is installed on the first side wall, the first telescopic rod passes through the first side wall and is connected to the switching block, and the first driving member is used to drive the first telescopic rod to extend and retract along a first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the direction from the first side wall to the second side wall.

[0013] Optionally, the material distributing device further comprises a first guide bar, wherein the first guide bar is located on the base and extends along the first direction;

[0014] The second surface of the switching block has a first slot, and at least a portion of the first guide strip is inserted into the first slot.

[0015] Optionally, the switching block further includes a third surface and a fourth surface that are arranged opposite to each other, the third surface faces the first side wall, and the fourth surface faces the second side wall;

[0016] The material dispensing device further includes a first limiting assembly and a second limiting assembly, one end of the first limiting assembly passes through the first side wall and extends along the first direction, and one end of the second limiting assembly passes through the second side wall and extends along the first direction;

[0017] The switching block is located between the first limiting assembly and the second limiting assembly, and the switching cylinder drives the switching block to move so that the third surface abuts against the end of the first limiting assembly, or so that the fourth surface abuts against the end of the second limiting assembly.

[0018] Optionally, the feeding device further comprises a fixed seat, one end of which is connected to the limiting member, and the other end of which is suitable for being connected to a mechanical arm, and the clamping assembly is mounted on the fixed seat.

[0019] Optionally, the fixing seat comprises a first fixing block and a second fixing block, the first fixing block is mounted on the second fixing block, and the first fixing block is connected to the limiting member and the mechanical arm respectively;

[0020] The clamping assembly includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping cylinder, the clamping cylinder includes a second driving member and a locking assembly, the second driving member is mounted on the second fixed block, and the second driving member is used to drive the locking assembly to switch between a locked state and a separated state; the clamping cylinder includes a third driving member and a clamping assembly, the third driving member is mounted on the second fixed block, and the third driving member is used to drive the clamping assembly to switch between a clamping state and a released state, and the locking assembly is located between the limit member and the clamping assembly;

[0021] Wherein, when the locking assembly is in a locked state, the locking assembly clamps the material to be fed that falls from the first limiting hole; when the locking assembly is in a separated state, the clamping assembly is in a clamping state to clamp and feed the material to be fed.

[0022] Optionally, the locking assembly comprises a first locking arm and a second locking arm, the second driving member is used to drive the first locking arm and the second locking arm to move toward or away from each other, the first locking arm is provided with a second slot, the second locking arm is provided with a third slot, and the second slot and the third slot are arranged opposite to each other in the moving direction of the first locking arm;

[0023] The feeding device also includes a second guide bar, which is installed on the second fixed block. The second guide bar extends along the moving direction of the first locking arm, and at least a part of the second guide bar is respectively inserted into the second slot and the third slot.

[0024] Optionally, when the first locking arm abuts against the second locking arm, a limiting channel is formed, the limiting channel comprises a second limiting hole and a third limiting hole that are connected, and the first limiting hole, the second limiting hole and the third limiting hole are connected in sequence;

[0025] The inner diameter of the second limiting hole is the same as the inner diameter of the first limiting hole;

[0026] An inner diameter of the third limiting hole gradually decreases in a direction from the first limiting hole to the third limiting hole.

[0027] Optionally, the delivery device further comprises a material detection sensor, wherein the material detection sensor is mounted on the first fixed block, and the material detection sensor is used to detect whether the material to be delivered falls into the locking assembly.

[0028] The delivery device provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a material distribution device, a blowing device and a feeding device. The material distribution device includes a switching cylinder and a switching block. At least two material channels are provided in the switching block. The material to be delivered can fall into the conduit of the feeding device through the material channel and be blown into the limiter of the feeding device by the air supply part of the feeding device. Then, the clamping assembly of the feeding device can clamp the material to be delivered and release it to the specified position to complete the delivery process of the material to be delivered. Since each switching block is provided with different material channels corresponding to the material to be delivered, the switching block can be driven to move by the switching cylinder to switch the material channel corresponding to the conduit. In this way, when the production line needs to deliver different types of materials to be delivered, it only needs to use the switching cylinder to drive the switching block to move into place, so that the material to be delivered can be delivered from the corresponding material channel into the conduit, and then delivered to the specified position, without moving the entire delivery device out of or into the production line, thereby improving the efficiency of delivering materials of different sizes to be delivered, and thus improving the processing efficiency of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0030] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a partial structural diagram of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 It is an exploded diagram of a local structure of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 It is a partial structural diagram of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 6 It is an exploded diagram of a local structure of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a local structure of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8It is a structural schematic diagram of materials to be put in by a putting device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Fig. 9 It is a structural block diagram of a delivery device provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0039] The various symbols in the accompanying drawings are:

[0040] 100, material distribution device; 110, switching cylinder; 120, switching block; 130, feeding member; 140, first guide bar; 150, first limit assembly; 160, second limit assembly; 170, vibrator; 111, first driving member; 112, first telescopic rod; 121, first surface; 122, second surface; 123, material channel; 124, first slot; 125, third surface; 126, fourth surface; 131, first through slot; 151, first support member; 152, first elastic member; 161, second support member; 162, second elastic member;

[0041] 200, blowing device; 210, air supply member; 220, conduit;

[0042] 300, feeding device; 310, limiting member; 320, clamping assembly; 330, fixing seat; 340, second guide strip; 350, limiting channel; 360, positioning member; 311, first limiting hole; 321, holding cylinder; 322, clamping cylinder; 3211, second driving member; 3212, locking assembly; 3213, first locking arm; 3214, second locking arm; 3215, second clamping slot; 3217, second through hole; 3221, third driving member; 3222, clamping assembly; 3223, first clamping arm; 3224, second clamping arm; 331, first fixing block; 332, second fixing block; 351, second limiting hole; 352, third limiting hole; 3321, first through hole; 361, fourth clamping slot;

[0043] 400, material to be fed; 410, rod-shaped portion; 420, annular portion;

[0044] 500, fixed bracket; 510, first side wall; 520, base; 530, second side wall; 521, opening;

[0045] 600, material detection sensor; 610, transmitter; 620, receiver;

[0046] 700, controller;

[0047] 800, connecting pipe;

[0048] 900. Fixed plate.

[0049] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0051] Unless otherwise defined, all technical terms used in the embodiments of the present application have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the art.

[0052] In order to make the technical solutions and advantages of the present application more clear, the implementation methods of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0053] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a delivery device, which includes a material dividing device 100, an air blowing device 200 and a material feeding device 300.

[0054] The material distribution device 100 includes a switching cylinder 110 and a switching block 120, wherein the switching cylinder 110 is connected to the switching block 120, and the switching block 120 includes a first surface 121 and a second surface 122 adjacent to each other. At least two material channels 123 are provided in the switching block 120, and the size of the material channel 123 corresponds to the size of the material 400 to be fed. The first end of the material channel 123 is exposed at the first surface 121, and the second end of the material channel 123 is exposed at the second surface 122. It should be noted that the material 400 to be fed may be, for example, a bolt or other parts.

[0055] The blowing device 200 includes an air supply member 210 and a conduit 220, wherein a first end of the conduit 220 is connected to an air outlet end of the air supply member 210 and a second end of any material channel 123. The switching cylinder 110 is used to drive the switching block 120 to move so as to switch the material channel 123 connected to the conduit 220. It should be noted that the air supply member 210 may be, for example, an air pump.

[0056] The feeding device 300 includes a stopper 310 and a clamping assembly 320. The stopper 310 is connected to the second end of the conduit 220, and the stopper 310 has a first stopper hole 311 connected to the second end of the conduit 220. The clamping assembly 320 is used to clamp and release the material 400 to be fed that falls from the conduit 220 into the first stopper hole 311. With such a configuration, the material 400 to be fed can fall into the conduit 220 of the feeding device 300 through the second end of the material channel 123, and be blown into the first stopper hole 311 of the feeding device 300 by the air supply member 210, and then the material 400 to be fed is placed in a designated position by using the clamping assembly 320, such as into a mounting hole on a component to be installed, thereby completing the feeding process of the material 400 to be fed.

[0057] Since each switching block 120 is provided with a material channel 123 corresponding to different materials 400 to be put in, the switching block 120 can be driven to move by the switching cylinder 110 to switch the material channel 123 corresponding to the conduit 220. In this way, when the production line needs to put different types of materials 400 to be put in, it is only necessary to use the switching cylinder 110 to drive the switching block 120 to move into place, and the materials 400 to be put in can be put into the conduit 220 from the corresponding material channel 123, and then put in the designated position, without moving the entire putting device out of or into the production line, thereby improving the efficiency of putting different sizes of materials 400 to be put in, and then improving the processing efficiency of the production line.

[0058] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 9 The various components and functions of the delivery device provided in the embodiment of the present application are described in more detail.

[0059] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the material distribution device 100 also includes a feeding piece 130, the feeding piece 130 is against the first surface 121, the feeding piece 130 has a first through groove 131, the first end of the first through groove 131 is connected to the first end of the material channel 123, and the second end of the first through groove 131 is suitable for being connected to the discharge port of the straight vibrator. It should be noted that a plurality of materials 400 to be fed can be sent from the straight vibrator to the first through groove 131 one by one, and the plurality of materials 400 to be fed are arranged in sequence according to the extension direction of the first through groove 131. The width and height of the first through groove 131 are respectively matched with the width and height of the corresponding materials 400 to be fed, so as to ensure that materials 400 to be fed of different sizes can enter the corresponding material channel 123 from the first through groove 131 respectively. It should be noted that the position of the feeding piece 130 is fixed, for example, it can be installed and fixed on the ground by a support frame, etc. When the switching cylinder 110 drives the switching block 120 to move, the switching block 120 can move relative to the feeding piece 130 until the first end of the first through groove 131 is connected to the first end of the corresponding material channel 123.

[0060] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the material 400 to be thrown is located in the first through groove 131, and the material 400 to be thrown includes a rod-shaped portion 410 and an annular portion 420, and the annular portion 420 is sleeved on the rod-shaped portion 410. The top of the first through groove 131 abuts against the side of the annular portion 420 facing the bottom of the first through groove 131, and the bottom end of the rod-shaped portion 410 abuts against the bottom of the first through groove 131. Thus, the material 400 to be thrown can be prevented from being skewed, and the material 400 to be thrown can be aligned with the first end of the material channel 123 and enter the material channel 123.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the material distribution device 100 further includes a vibrator 170, which is installed at the bottom of the feeding member 130. It should be noted that when the vibrator 170 vibrates, the materials 400 to be fed in the feeding member 130 can be driven to move to the corresponding material channels 123 in sequence.

[0062] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the delivery device further includes a fixed bracket 500, the fixed bracket 500 includes a first side wall 510, a base 520 and a second side wall 530 connected to each other, and the first side wall 510 and the second side wall 530 are arranged opposite to each other. The switching block 120 is movably mounted on the base 520. The switching cylinder 110 includes a first driving member 111 and a first telescopic rod 112, the first driving member 111 is mounted on the first side wall 510, the first telescopic rod 112 passes through the first side wall 510 and is connected to the switching block 120, and the first driving member 111 is used to drive the first telescopic rod 112 to extend and retract along a first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to the direction from the first side wall 510 to the second side wall 530. It can be understood that when the first driving member 111 drives the first telescopic rod 112 to extend, the first telescopic rod 112 can push the switching block 120 to move toward the second side wall 530. When the first driving member 111 drives the first telescopic rod 112 to shorten, the first telescopic rod 112 can drive the switching block 120 to move toward the first side wall 510. In this way, by using the first telescopic rod 112 to drive the switching block 120 to move, the material channel 123 on the switching block 120 connected to the conduit 220 can be adjusted, so that materials 400 of different sizes can be put into the conduit 220 through the corresponding material channel 123.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the base 520 is provided with an opening 521, and the second end of the material channel 123, the opening 521 of the base 520, and the first end of the conduit 220 are sequentially connected. It should be noted that the first end of the conduit 220 is respectively connected to the opening 521 and the gas outlet end of the gas supply member 210 through the connecting pipe 800.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the material distribution device 100 further includes a first guide bar 140, which is located on the base 520 and extends along the first direction. The second surface 122 of the switching block 120 has a first card slot 124, and at least a portion of the first guide bar 140 is inserted into the first card slot 124. It should be noted that the first guide bar 140 can guide the movement of the switching block 120, ensuring that the switching block 120 can move smoothly along the first direction to avoid deviation, thereby ensuring that the second end of the material channel 123 in the switching block 120 can be aligned with the first end of the conduit 220, ensuring that the material 400 to be thrown is smoothly thrown into the conduit 220.

[0065] Combination Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the switching block 120 further includes a third surface 125 and a fourth surface 126 arranged opposite to each other, the third surface 125 faces the first side wall 510, and the fourth surface 126 faces the second side wall 530. The material dispensing device 100 further includes a first limiting assembly 150 and a second limiting assembly 160, one end of the first limiting assembly 150 passes through the first side wall 510 and extends along the first direction, and one end of the second limiting assembly 160 passes through the second side wall 530 and extends along the first direction. The switching block 120 is located between the first limiting assembly 150 and the second limiting assembly 160, and the switching cylinder 110 drives the switching block 120 to move so that the third surface 125 abuts against the end of the first limiting assembly 150, or the fourth surface 126 abuts against the end of the second limiting assembly 160. It is understandable that when the switching block 120 moves toward the first side wall 510, the first limiting assembly 150 can limit the moving position of the switching block 120; when the switching block 120 moves toward the second side wall 530, the second limiting assembly 160 can limit the moving position of the switching block 120. This can prevent the switching block 120 from moving excessively, thereby ensuring that the second end of the material channel 123 in the switching block 120 can be aligned with the conduit 220.

[0066] like Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the first limiting assembly 150 includes a first support member 151 and a first elastic member 152 arranged side by side, the first end of the first support member 151 is connected to the first side wall 510, and the second end extends toward the second side wall 530. The first end of the first elastic member 152 is connected to the first side wall 510, and the second end is elastic and extends toward the second side wall 530. The distance between the second end of the first elastic member 152 and the second side wall 530 is smaller than the distance between the second end of the first support member 151 and the second side wall 530. It should be noted that when the switching block 120 moves toward the first side wall 510, the end of the first elastic member 152 can first collide with the third surface 125 of the switching block 120, thereby playing a buffering role on the switching block 120, and then the second end of the first elastic member 152 and the second end of the first support member 151 are both against the third surface 125 of the switching block 120 to limit the moving position of the switching block 120. It should be noted that the first end of the first elastic member 152 and the first end of the first support member 151 can pass through the corresponding mounting holes on the first side wall 510 respectively.

[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the second limiting assembly 160 includes a second support member 161 and a second elastic member 162 arranged side by side, the first end of the second support member 161 is connected to the second side wall 530, and the second end extends toward the first side wall 510. The first end of the second elastic member 162 is connected to the second side wall 530, and the second end is elastic and extends toward the first side wall 510. The distance between the second end of the second elastic member 162 and the first side wall 510 is smaller than the distance between the second end of the second support member 161 and the first side wall 510. It should be noted that when the switching block 120 moves toward the second side wall 530, the end of the second elastic member 162 can first collide with the fourth surface 126 of the switching block 120, thereby playing a buffering role for the switching block 120, and then the second end of the second elastic member 162 and the second end of the second support member 161 are both against the fourth surface 126 of the switching block 120, and the moving position of the stack of switching blocks 120 is limited. It should be noted that the second end of the second elastic member 162 and the second end of the second support member 161 can pass through the corresponding mounting holes on the second side wall 530 respectively.

[0068] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding device 300 also includes a fixed seat 330, one end of the fixed seat 330 is connected to the limiter 310, and the other end is suitable for being connected to the mechanical arm, and the clamping assembly 320 is installed on the fixed seat 330. Since the fixed seat 330 is connected to the mechanical arm, when the clamping assembly 320 clamps the material 400 to be fed, the mechanical arm can drive the fixed seat 330 to move, and then the clamping assembly 320 can move synchronously with the fixed seat 330, so that the position of the clamping assembly 320 to release the material 400 to be fed can be adjusted, thereby improving the flexibility and accuracy of feeding the material 400 to be fed. In some embodiments, the fixed seat 330 and the mechanical arm can be connected through a fixed plate 900, and the fixed plate 900 is connected to the second fixed block 332.

[0069] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the fixing seat 330 includes a first fixing block 331 and a second fixing block 332, the first fixing block 331 is mounted on the second fixing block 332, and the first fixing block 331 is connected to the limiting member 310 and the robot arm respectively.

[0070] The clamping assembly 320 includes a clamping cylinder 321 and a clamping cylinder 322. The clamping cylinder 321 includes a second driving member 3211 and a locking assembly 3212. The second driving member 3211 is installed on the second fixed block 332. The second driving member 3211 is used to drive the locking assembly 3212 to switch between a locked state and a separated state.

[0071] The clamping cylinder 322 includes a third driving member 3221 and a clamping assembly 3222. The third driving member 3221 is installed on the second fixed block 332. The third driving member 3221 is used to drive the clamping assembly 3222 to switch between a clamping state and a release state. The locking assembly 3212 is located between the limit member 310 and the clamping assembly 3222.

[0072] When the locking assembly 3212 is in a locked state, the locking assembly 3212 clamps the material 400 to be thrown that falls from the first limiting hole 311. When the locking assembly 3212 is in a separated state, the clamping assembly 3222 is in a clamping state to clamp and throw the material 400 to be thrown. It can be understood that the first fixed block 331 and the second fixed block 332 can integrate the limiting member 310, the clamping cylinder 321 and the clamping cylinder 322 into one, so that when the mechanical arm drives the first fixed block 331 to move, the limiting member 310, the clamping cylinder 321 and the clamping cylinder 322 can move synchronously with the mechanical arm, and then the throwing position of the material 400 to be thrown can be flexibly adjusted. It should be noted that when the material 400 to be fed falls from the second end of the conduit 220, the locking assembly 3212 of the clamping cylinder 321 can act as a buffer for the material 400 to be fed. When the material 400 to be fed is stable, the locking assembly 3212 is in a separated state, and then the clamping assembly 3222 can be used to clamp the material 400 to be fed released by the locking assembly 3212, and then the clamping assembly 3222 can clamp the material 400 to be fed to a specified position and then release it.

[0073] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the second fixing block 332 has a first through hole 3321 , and the limiting member 310 passes through the first through hole 3321 to fix the limiting member 310 .

[0074] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the locking assembly 3212 includes a first locking arm 3213 and a second locking arm 3214, and the second driving member 3211 is used to drive the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214 to move toward or away from each other, the first locking arm 3213 is provided with a second slot 3215, and the second locking arm 3214 is provided with a third slot (not shown in the figure), and the second slot 3215 and the third slot are relatively arranged in the moving direction of the first locking arm 3213.

[0075] The feeding device 300 further includes a second guide bar 340, which is mounted on the second fixed block 332, and extends along the moving direction of the first locking arm 3213, and at least a portion of the second guide bar 340 is respectively inserted into the second slot 3215 and the third slot. It should be noted that the second guide bar 340 can guide the movement of the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214, and can ensure that the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214 move in the same direction, thereby preventing the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214 from being misaligned, that is, ensuring that the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214 can always be aligned, so that the locking assembly 3212 can stably clamp the material 400 to be fed.

[0076] Combination Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, when the first locking arm 3213 and the second locking arm 3214 are against each other, a limiting channel 350 is formed, and the limiting channel 350 includes a second limiting hole 351 and a third limiting hole 352 that are connected, and the first limiting hole 311, the second limiting hole 351 and the third limiting hole 352 are connected in sequence. The inner diameter of the second limiting hole 351 is the same as the inner diameter of the first limiting hole 311. The inner diameter of the third limiting hole 352 gradually decreases from the direction of the first limiting hole 311 to the third limiting hole 352. Since the inner diameter of the third limiting hole 352 gradually decreases, it is equivalent to being in a trumpet shape. Therefore, when the material 400 to be fed falls from the first limiting hole 311 into the limiting channel 350, the hole wall of the third limiting hole 352 can play a buffering role for the material 400 to be fed.

[0077] Combination Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the inner diameter of the end of the third limiting hole 352 close to the first limiting hole 311 is not less than the outer diameter of the annular portion 420 of the material 400 to be fed, and the inner diameter of the end of the third limiting hole 352 away from the first limiting hole 311 is less than the outer diameter of the annular portion 420 and greater than the outer diameter of the rod-shaped portion 410. Therefore, when the material 400 to be fed falls into the limiting channel 350 from the first limiting hole 311, the limiting channel 350 can not only play a buffering role for the material 400 to be fed, but also the rod-shaped portion 410 exposed from the third limiting hole 352 can be clamped by the clamping assembly 3222, which is convenient for the clamping assembly 3222 to clamp the material 400 to be fed. In addition, it can also prevent the material 400 to be fed from being separated from the locking assembly 3212, thereby avoiding the phenomenon that when the clamping assembly 3222 is not in a clamping state, the material 400 to be fed directly falls and cannot be clamped by the clamping assembly 3222.

[0078] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the delivery device further includes a material detection sensor 600, which is mounted on the first fixed block 331, and is used to detect whether the material 400 to be delivered falls into the locking assembly 3212. It should be noted that, by using the material detection sensor 600, it is possible to ensure that after the material 400 to be delivered has fallen into the locking assembly 3212, the locking assembly 3212 is switched to a separated state, so that the clamping assembly 3222 can clamp the material 400 to be delivered, thereby preventing the clamping assembly 3222 from clamping empty space, and improving the effectiveness of the clamping operation.

[0079] like Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the material detection sensor 600 includes a transmitter 610 and a receiver 620, which are respectively located on both sides of the locking assembly 3212 and are respectively connected to the first fixed block 331. The first locking arm 3213 has a second through hole 3217, and the second locking arm 3214 has a third through hole (not shown in the figure), and the second through hole 3217 is connected to the third through hole. The transmitter 610 is used to emit an infrared beam, and the infrared beam can pass through the second through hole 3217 and the third through hole in sequence, and the receiver 620 is used to receive the infrared beam emitted by the transmitter 610. It should be noted that when the receiver 620 can receive the infrared beam, it indicates that the material 400 to be thrown has not fallen into the limiting channel 350 at this time; when the receiver 620 does not receive the infrared beam, it indicates that the material 400 to be thrown has fallen into the limiting channel 350 at this time. This ensures that the third driving member 3221 subsequently drives the clamping assembly 3222 , so that the clamping assembly 3222 can clamp the material 400 to be fed effectively.

[0080] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping assembly 3222 includes a first clamping arm 3223 and a second clamping arm 3224, the first clamping arm 3223 and the second clamping arm 3224 are respectively connected to the third driving member 3221, the third driving member 3221 can drive the first clamping arm 3223 and the second clamping arm 3224 to extend and retract in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the first locking arm 3213, and the third driving member 3221 can drive the first clamping arm 3223 and the second clamping arm 3224 to move closer to or farther from each other in a direction parallel to the moving direction of the first locking arm 3213. In this way, after the locking assembly 3212 locks the material 400 to be fed, the third driving member 3221 can drive the first clamping arm 3223 and the second clamping arm 3224 to move to a position corresponding to the limiting channel 350 and clamp the part of the rod-shaped portion 410 exposed from the third limiting hole 352, thereby feeding the material 400 to be fed to the designated position.

[0081] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the clamping end of the first clamping arm 3223 and the clamping end of the second clamping arm 3224 form a V shape, thereby increasing the clamping force of the material 400 to be fed and improving the clamping stability.

[0082] like Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments, the feeding device 300 further includes a positioning member 360, the positioning member 360 is connected to the second fixed block 332, the positioning member 360 is provided with a fourth card slot 361, the fourth card slot 361 is coaxial with the third limiting hole 352, and the fourth card slot 361 is clearance-matched with the rod-shaped portion 410 of the material 400 to be fed. The clamping assembly 3222 is located between the positioning member 360 and the locking assembly 3212. It should be noted that after the material 400 to be fed falls into the limiting channel 350, part of the rod-shaped portion 410 is exposed from the third limiting hole 352 and penetrates into the fourth card slot 361. In this way, the positioning member 360 can position the material 400 to be fed, so that the clamping assembly 3222 can clamp the material 400 to be fed.

[0083] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Fig. 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the delivery device further includes a controller 700, and the controller 700 is respectively connected to the first driving member 111, the second driving member 3211, the third driving member 3221, the fourth driving member, the material detection sensor 600, the vibrator 170, the air supply member 210 and the mechanical arm signal. The delivery principle of the delivery device is described below.

[0084] The controller 700 controls the first driving member 111 to drive the switching block 120 to move to the target position. In response to the switching block 120 having moved to the target position, the controller 700 starts the vibrator 170 and the air supply member 210, and controls the second driving member 3211 to drive the locking assembly 3212 to switch to the locking state. At this time, the bolt to be thrown falls into the first end of the conduit 220 through the material channel 123 and is blown to the second end of the conduit 220 by the gas provided by the air supply member 210. In response to the material detection sensor 600 detecting that the material 400 to be thrown falls into the limiting channel 350, the controller 700 controls the third driving member 3221 to drive the clamping assembly 3222 to move between the positioning member 360 and the locking assembly 3212, and drives the clamping assembly 3222 to switch to the clamping state. In response to the mechanical arm stopping movement, the controller 700 controls the third driving member 3221 to drive the clamping assembly 3222 to switch to the release state, thereby throwing the material 400 to be thrown into the designated position.

[0085] In summary, when the production line needs to deliver different types of materials 400 to be delivered, it is only necessary to use the switching cylinder 110 to drive the switching block 120 to move into place, so that the materials 400 to be delivered can be delivered into the conduit 220 from the corresponding material channel 123, and then delivered to the designated position, without moving the entire delivery equipment out of or into the production line, thereby improving the efficiency of delivering materials 400 of different sizes, and thus improving the processing efficiency of the production line.

[0086] In the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. The term "plurality" refers to two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0087] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the present application disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any variations, uses or adaptations of the present application, which follow the general principles of the present application and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and examples are intended to be exemplary only.

[0088] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A delivery device, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises a material dividing device (100), an air blowing device (200) and a feeding device (300); The material distribution device (100) comprises a switching cylinder (110) and a switching block (120), wherein the switching cylinder (110) is connected to the switching block (120), wherein the switching block (120) comprises a first surface (121) and a second surface (122) adjacent to each other, wherein at least two material channels (123) are arranged in the switching block (120), wherein the size of the material channel (123) corresponds to the size of the material (400) to be fed, wherein the first end of the material channel (123) is exposed at the first surface (121), and the second end of the material channel (123) is exposed at the second surface (122); The blowing device (200) comprises an air supply member (210) and a conduit (220), wherein a first end of the conduit (220) is in communication with an air outlet end of the air supply member (210) and a second end of any one of the material channels (123), wherein the switching cylinder (110) is used to drive the switching block (120) to move so as to switch the material channel (123) in communication with the conduit (220); The feeding device (300) comprises a limiting member (310) and a clamping assembly (320); the limiting member (310) is connected to the second end of the conduit (220), and the limiting member (310) has a first limiting hole (311) connected to the second end of the conduit (220); the clamping assembly (320) is used to clamp and release the material (400) to be fed that falls from the conduit (220) into the first limiting hole (311).

2. The delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material distribution device (100) also includes a feeding piece (130), which is in contact with the first surface (121). The feeding piece (130) has a first through groove (131), and the first end of the first through groove (131) is connected to the first end of the material channel (123), and the second end of the first through groove (131) is suitable for connecting to the discharge port of the straight vibrator.

3. The delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The delivery device further comprises a fixed support (500), wherein the fixed support (500) comprises a first side wall (510), a base (520) and a second side wall (530) which are connected to each other, wherein the first side wall (510) and the second side wall (530) are arranged opposite to each other; The switching block (120) is movably mounted on the base (520); The switching cylinder (110) comprises a first driving member (111) and a first telescopic rod (112); the first driving member (111) is mounted on the first side wall (510); the first telescopic rod (112) passes through the first side wall (510) and is connected to the switching block (120); the first driving member (111) is used to drive the first telescopic rod (112) to extend and retract along a first direction, wherein the first direction is parallel to a direction from the first side wall (510) to the second side wall (530).

4. The delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material distribution device (100) further comprises a first guide bar (140), wherein the first guide bar (140) is located on the base (520) and extends along the first direction; The second surface (122) of the switching block (120) has a first slot (124), and at least a portion of the first guide strip (140) is inserted into the first slot (124).

5. The delivery device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The switching block (120) further comprises a third surface (125) and a fourth surface (126) which are arranged opposite to each other, the third surface (125) faces the first side wall (510), and the fourth surface (126) faces the second side wall (530); The material dispensing device (100) further comprises a first limiting component (150) and a second limiting component (160), wherein one end of the first limiting component (150) passes through the first side wall (510) and extends along the first direction, and one end of the second limiting component (160) passes through the second side wall (530) and extends along the first direction; The switching block (120) is located between the first limiting assembly (150) and the second limiting assembly (160), and the switching cylinder (110) drives the switching block (120) to move so that the third surface (125) abuts against the end of the first limiting assembly (150), or so that the fourth surface (126) abuts against the end of the second limiting assembly (160).

6. The delivery device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (300) further comprises a fixing seat (330), one end of which is connected to the limiting member (310), and the other end of which is suitable for being connected to a mechanical arm, and the clamping assembly (320) is mounted on the fixing seat (330).

7. The delivery device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing seat (330) comprises a first fixing block (331) and a second fixing block (332), the first fixing block (331) being mounted on the second fixing block (332), and the first fixing block (331) being connected to the limiting member (310) and the mechanical arm respectively; The clamping assembly (320) comprises a clamping cylinder (321) and a clamping cylinder (322), wherein the clamping cylinder (321) comprises a second driving member (3211) and a locking assembly (3212), wherein the second driving member (3211) is mounted on the second fixing block (332), and the second driving member (3211) is used to drive the locking assembly (3212) to switch between a locking state and a separation state; the clamping cylinder (322) comprises a third driving member (3221) and a clamping assembly (3222), wherein the third driving member (3221) is mounted on the second fixing block (332), and the third driving member (3221) is used to drive the clamping assembly (3222) to switch between a clamping state and a release state, and the locking assembly (3212) is located between the limiting member (310) and the clamping assembly (3222); When the locking assembly (3212) is in a locked state, the locking assembly (3212) clamps the material (400) to be fed that falls from the first limiting hole (311); when the locking assembly (3212) is in a separated state, the clamping assembly (3222) is in a clamping state to clamp and feed the material (400) to be fed.

8. The delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking assembly (3212) comprises a first locking arm (3213) and a second locking arm (3214); the second driving member (3211) is used to drive the first locking arm (3213) and the second locking arm (3214) to move toward or away from each other; the first locking arm (3213) is provided with a second card slot (3215); the second locking arm (3214) is provided with a third card slot; the second card slot (3215) and the third card slot are arranged relative to each other in the moving direction of the first locking arm (3213); The feeding device (300) further comprises a second guide bar (340), wherein the second guide bar (340) is mounted on the second fixed block (332), the second guide bar (340) extends along the moving direction of the first locking arm (3213), and at least a portion of the second guide bar (340) is respectively inserted into the second slot (3215) and the third slot.

9. The delivery device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the first locking arm (3213) and the second locking arm (3214) are against each other, a limiting channel (350) is formed, and the limiting channel (350) comprises a second limiting hole (351) and a third limiting hole (352) which are connected, and the first limiting hole (311), the second limiting hole (351) and the third limiting hole (352) are connected in sequence; The inner diameter of the second limiting hole (351) is the same as the inner diameter of the first limiting hole (311); The inner diameter of the third limiting hole (352) gradually decreases in a direction from the first limiting hole (311) to the third limiting hole (352).

10. The delivery device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The delivery device further comprises a material detection sensor (600), wherein the material detection sensor (600) is mounted on the first fixed block (331), and the material detection sensor (600) is used to detect whether the material (400) to be delivered falls into the locking assembly (3212).

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