Double-station rotary feeding mechanism

Abstract

The invention provides a double-station rotary feeding mechanism which comprises a first rotary driving assembly, a double-station mounting base and two feeding modules arranged on the double-station mounting base in parallel, and each feeding module comprises a second rotary driving assembly and a clamping set. The first rotary driving assembly controls the two feeding modules to reciprocate between the feeding station and the discharging station for feeding and discharging, short-stroke rapid feeding and discharging can be achieved, feeding and discharging of multiple feeding stations and multiple discharging stations can be achieved through a single feeding mechanism, the feeding and discharging efficiency is greatly improved, meanwhile, multi-angle rotation of products can be achieved, and the production efficiency is improved. The requirements of equipment on different directions of products are met; the spring on the suction cup piece can solve the problem that the positions and the sizes of the double stations are inconsistent due to assembly or machining errors, so that the operation stability of equipment is improved, the assembly requirement is reduced, the stroke can be increased by being matched with the position moving assembly, the stations with different heights or different distances are connected, and the suction cup assembly has the advantages of being wide in applicability and high in compatibility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a double-station rotary feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Loading and unloading of product parts is the most common production process in the automated production and assembly process. In the production process of replacing manual loading and unloading of product parts, the direction and angle of product loading and unloading are required to be various. At present, most common loading mechanisms adopt a one-to-one loading method, that is, a clamping end is clamped at the feeding station to load the material, and then moved to the discharging station to unload the material. This method takes a lot of time to move the clamping end, and the one-to-one method is inefficient and does not meet market demand.

[0003] In view of this, the applicant filed this application after studying the existing technology. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention provides a double-station rotary feeding mechanism, aiming to improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a double-station rotary feeding mechanism, including a first rotary drive component and a connecting plate connected to its output end, a double-station mounting seat is connected to the connecting plate, the output end of the first rotary drive component is vertically downwardly arranged, and is used to drive the double-station mounting seat to rotate in the vertical direction; it also includes two groups of feeding modules arranged in parallel on the double-station mounting seat, the feeding module includes a second rotary drive component and a clamping group, the output end of the second rotary drive component is connected to the clamping group, and is used to drive the clamping group to rotate in the vertical direction, and the clamping group is used to clamp the product.

[0006] As a further optimization, the first rotary drive assembly includes a rotating shaft, a rotating tooth, a rack and a drive cylinder, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top plate, the rotating tooth is coaxially connected to the rotating shaft, the rack is meshingly connected to the rotating tooth, and the drive cylinder is used to drive the rack to perform linear reciprocating motion.

[0007] As a further optimization, a slide groove is arranged on the top plate, and the rack is slidably connected to the slide groove.

[0008] As a further optimization, the second rotary drive assembly includes a swing cylinder and a rotating rod. The swing cylinder is fixed on the duplex mounting seat. The upper end of the rotating rod is connected to the output end of the swing cylinder, and the lower end is arranged through the duplex mounting seat.

[0009] As a further optimization, the clamping group includes a connecting block and a suction cup member, the upper end of the connecting block is connected to the rotating rod, and the lower end is provided with a groove, and the suction cup member is slidably connected to the groove; it also includes a spring, and the spring is connected and arranged between the suction cup member and the groove; the bottom end of the suction cup member is used to absorb and clamp the product.

[0010] As a further optimization, it also includes a limit assembly, which is located between the top plate and the connecting plate. The limit assembly includes two limit blocks and two buffers. The two buffers are installed below the top plate and located on both sides of the rotating shaft. The limit blocks are fixed on the outer side wall of the rotating shaft.

[0011] As a further optimization, two limit blocks are arranged on the rotating shaft at 90° intervals.

[0012] As a further optimization, it also includes a position moving component, which includes a left-right moving cylinder, a connecting seat and an up-and-down moving unit. The left-and-right moving cylinder is fixed on the connecting plate, the connecting seat is connected to the output end of the left-and-right moving cylinder, the up-and-down moving unit is installed on the connecting seat, and the up-and-down moving unit is connected to the double-station mounting seat.

[0013] As a further optimization, the up and down moving unit includes a first up and down cylinder and a second up and down cylinder, the first up and down cylinder is fixed on the connecting seat, the second up and down cylinder is connected to the output end of the first up and down cylinder, and the double-station mounting seat is connected to the output end of the second up and down cylinder.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0015] The present application provides a double-station rotary feeding mechanism, comprising a first rotary drive component, a double-station mounting seat and two groups of feeding modules arranged in parallel on the double-station mounting seat, wherein the feeding module comprises a second rotary drive component and a clamping group, and the two groups of feeding modules are controlled by the first rotary drive component to reciprocate and load and unload between the feeding and unloading stations, which can realize fast loading and unloading in a short stroke, and can also realize loading and unloading of multiple feeding stations and unloading stations by a single feeding mechanism, greatly improving the loading and unloading efficiency, and at the same time can realize multi-angle rotation of the product to meet the requirements of the equipment for different directions of the product; the spring on the suction cup part can eliminate the problem of inconsistent position dimensions of the double-station due to assembly or processing errors, thereby improving the operating stability of the equipment and reducing assembly requirements, and further cooperate with the moving position component to increase the stroke to connect stations of different heights or different distances, and has the characteristics of wide applicability and strong compatibility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a double-station rotary feeding mechanism of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a front structural schematic diagram of a double-station rotary feeding mechanism in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a side structural schematic diagram of a double-station rotary feeding mechanism in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a position limiting assembly in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a dual feeding and discharging station in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 is a front structural schematic diagram of a position moving component in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the side structure of the position moving component in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Markings in the figure: 1. First rotary drive component; 2. Connecting plate; 3. Dual-station mounting seat; 4. Loading module; 5. Second rotary drive component; 6. Clamping group; 7. Top plate; 8. Double bearings; 9. Rotating shaft; 10. Rotating gear; 11. Rack; 12. Driving cylinder; 13. Slide; 14. Swing cylinder; 15. Rotating rod; 16. Connecting block; 17. Suction cup; 18. Groove; 19. Spring; 20. Limit block; 21. Buffer; 22. Left and right moving cylinder; 23. Connecting seat; 24. First upper and lower cylinder; 25. Second upper and lower cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention claimed for protection, but merely represents the selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] Depend on Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a double-station rotary feeding mechanism, including a first rotary drive assembly 1 and a connecting plate 2 connected to the output end thereof, a double-station mounting seat 3 is connected to the connecting plate 2, and the output end of the first rotary drive assembly 1 is vertically downwardly arranged to drive the double-station mounting seat 3 to perform a rotational movement in the vertical direction; it also includes two groups of feeding modules 4 arranged in parallel on the double-station mounting seat 3, the feeding module 4 includes a second rotary drive assembly 5 and a clamping group 6, the output end of the second rotary drive assembly 5 is connected to the clamping group 6, and is used to drive the clamping group 6 to rotate in the vertical direction, and the clamping group 6 is used to clamp the product. Among them, the first rotary drive assembly 1 is installed on the top plate 7, the rotating shaft 9 of the first rotary drive assembly 1 is connected to the top plate 7 and the connecting plate 2, and the rotating shaft 9 and the top plate 7 are connected by a double bearing 8 as a rotation guide to ensure the stability and reliability of the rotation. The two groups of loading modules 4 on the double-station mounting seat 3 are controlled to rotate by the first rotary drive assembly 1. As an implementation method, when one of the loading modules 4 is located at the feeding station, the other loading module 4 is located at the discharging station, and loading and unloading can be performed simultaneously. After that, the double-station mounting seat 3 can be rotated 180° to alternate loading and unloading, so that loading and unloading can be achieved quickly and simultaneously, which is more efficient. Furthermore, the second rotary drive assembly 5 drives the clamping group 6 to rotate to adjust the direction of the product during clamping, so as to facilitate the product to meet the direction state required by the next station when unloading, and further improve efficiency. As an auxiliary, a detection sensor can be set for assistance, which will not be elaborated here.

[0028] Preferably, the first rotary drive assembly 1 comprises a rotary shaft 9, a rotating tooth 10, a rack 11 and a drive cylinder 12, wherein the rotating tooth 10 is coaxially connected to the rotary shaft 9, the rack 11 is meshedly connected with the rotating tooth 10, and the drive cylinder 12 is used to drive the rack 11 to perform linear reciprocating motion. The drive cylinder 12 is fixed on the top plate 7, and at the same time, a slide groove 13 is provided on the top plate 7, and the rack 11 is guided by the slide groove 13, and is driven by the drive cylinder 12 to perform reciprocating motion in the guide direction of the slide groove 13, and the rotating tooth 10 is driven to rotate reciprocatingly by meshing, thereby driving the rotary shaft 9 to rotate.

[0029] Preferably, the second rotary drive assembly 5 includes a swing cylinder 14 and a rotating rod 15, the swing cylinder 14 is fixed on the duplex mounting seat 3, the upper end of the rotating rod 15 is connected to the output end of the swing cylinder 14, and the lower end is set through the duplex mounting seat 3. Further, the clamping group 6 includes a connecting block 16 and a suction cup 17, the upper end of the connecting block 16 is connected to the rotating rod 15, and the lower end is provided with a groove 18, and the suction cup 17 is slidably connected to the groove 18; it also includes a spring 19, and the spring 19 is connected and arranged between the suction cup 17 and the groove 18; the bottom end of the suction cup 17 is used to absorb and clamp the product. In this embodiment, the rotating rod 15 is driven by the swing cylinder 14 to rotate, thereby driving the clamping group 6 below to rotate, and finally driving the product to rotate and adjust the direction. Among them, as an embodiment, the end suction end of the suction cup 17 can directly absorb the closer product by vacuum adsorption for transfer. It is also possible to set up an up and down moving mechanism (not shown in the figure) connected to the top plate 7 to drive the entire loading mechanism up and down to approach or put down the product. At this time, the suction cup 17 can be retracted into the groove 18 to eliminate the position error caused by parts processing or assembly, thereby improving the stability of equipment operation.

[0030] Preferably, a limit assembly is also included, the limit assembly is located between the top plate 7 and the connecting plate 2, the limit assembly includes a limit block 20 and two buffers 21, the two buffers 21 are installed below the top plate 7, located on both sides of the rotating shaft 9, and the limit block 20 is fixed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 9. By setting the limit block 20 to abut against the limiter, the rotation angle of the feeding mechanism above the station rotation can be positioned to ensure the stability of the rotation, and the limit block 20 and the piston of the buffer 21 are limited and positioned when they abut against each other, and the buffer 21 can ensure the smooth stop of the movement, further providing overall stability.

[0031] Embodiment 2

[0032] Depend on Figures 4 to 5As shown, preferably, two limit blocks 20 are provided in this embodiment, and are arranged at 90° intervals on the rotating shaft 9. In this embodiment, two loading stations and two unloading stations are provided, and by rotating the two loading modules 4 back and forth by 90°, a loading mechanism can be used for double-line loading and double-line unloading, which occupies a small area and has high efficiency.

[0033] Embodiment 3

[0034] Depend on Figure 6 to Figure 7 As shown, preferably, it also includes a position moving component, which includes a left-right moving cylinder 22, a connecting seat 23 and an up-down moving unit. The left-right moving cylinder 22 is fixed on the connecting plate 2, and the connecting seat 23 is connected to the output end of the left-right moving cylinder 22. The up-down moving unit is installed on the connecting seat 23, and the up-down moving unit is connected to the double-station mounting seat 3. By setting the left-right moving cylinder 22, the stroke of the loading module 4 in the horizontal direction can be increased to be suitable for the situation where the station is far away. At the same time, in this embodiment, the loading module 4 is driven to move in the vertical direction by the up-down moving unit to approach the product parts for suction and clamping.

[0035] Preferably, the up-down moving unit includes a first up-down cylinder 24 and a second up-down cylinder 25, the first up-down cylinder 24 is fixed on the connecting seat 23, the second up-down cylinder 25 is connected to the output end of the first up-down cylinder 24, and the double-station mounting seat 3 is connected to the output end of the second up-down cylinder 25. In this embodiment, the double-station mounting seat 3 is driven up and down by the second up-down cylinder 25 so that the loading module 4 can be close to or away from the product parts for suction and clamping, and further, the vertical stroke is increased by the first up-down cylinder 24, so as to be applicable to the situation when the loading and unloading stations are at different heights, so as to meet the applicability and compatibility of the mechanism.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a first rotary drive component and a connecting plate connected to its output end, a duplex mounting seat is connected to the connecting plate, the output end of the first rotary drive component is vertically downwardly arranged, and is used to drive the duplex mounting seat to rotate in the vertical direction; it also includes two groups of feeding modules arranged in parallel on the duplex mounting seat, the feeding module includes a second rotary drive component and a clamping group, the output end of the second rotary drive component is connected to the clamping group, and is used to drive the clamping group to rotate in the vertical direction, and the clamping group is used to clamp the product.

2. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that The first rotary drive assembly includes a rotary shaft, a rotating tooth, a rack and a drive cylinder. The rotary shaft is rotatably connected to the top plate, the rotating tooth is coaxially connected to the rotary shaft, the rack is meshingly connected to the rotating tooth, and the drive cylinder is used to drive the rack to perform linear reciprocating motion.

3. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that A slide groove is arranged on the top plate, and the rack is slidably connected to the slide groove.

4. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that The second rotary drive assembly includes a swing cylinder and a rotating rod. The swing cylinder is fixed on the duplex mounting seat. The upper end of the rotating rod is connected to the output end of the swing cylinder, and the lower end is arranged through the duplex mounting seat.

5. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that The clamping group includes a connecting block and a suction cup member, the upper end of the connecting block is connected to the rotating rod, and the lower end is provided with a groove, and the suction cup member is slidably connected to the groove; it also includes a spring, and the spring is connected and arranged between the suction cup member and the groove; the bottom end of the suction cup member is used to absorb and clamp the product.

6. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that , also includes a limit assembly, the limit assembly is located between the top plate and the connecting plate, the limit assembly includes two limit blocks and two buffers, the two buffers are installed below the top plate and located on both sides of the rotating shaft, and the limit blocks are fixed on the outer side wall of the rotating shaft.

7. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that , two limit blocks are arranged on the rotating shaft at an interval of 90°.

8. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that , also includes a position moving component, which includes a left-right moving cylinder, a connecting seat and an up-and-down moving unit. The left-and-right moving cylinder is fixed on the connecting plate, the connecting seat is connected to the output end of the left-and-right moving cylinder, the up-and-down moving unit is installed on the connecting seat, and the up-and-down moving unit is connected to the double-station mounting seat.

9. A double-station rotary feeding mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that The up and down moving unit includes a first up and down cylinder and a second up and down cylinder. The first up and down cylinder is fixed on the connecting seat, the second up and down cylinder is connected to the output end of the first up and down cylinder, and the double-station mounting seat is connected to the output end of the second up and down cylinder.

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