Automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts

By designing a small part automatic sorting and loading device, the automatic loading and conveying of vibration and spiral tracks are used to achieve automatic loading and conveying, and the gripping and tightening functions are combined, the problem of inefficiency in traditional loading methods is solved, and production efficiency and product quality are improved.

CN120171998APending Publication Date: 2025-06-20CHONGQING YUNHAI MACHINERY MFG
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Application Number
CN202510542148.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2025-06-20

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Technical Problem

The traditional small parts loading method is inefficient and cannot meet the needs of large-scale production. There are problems such as errors in part sorting and inconsistent screw locking, which increases production costs and time costs.

Method used

An automatic sorting and loading device for small parts is designed, including a bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism, a material pushing mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a material grabbing and tightening mechanism, a material fixing component and a conveying mechanism. The automatic loading and conveying of small parts is realized through vibration and spiral tracks, and the gripping and tightening functions are concentrated in the material grabbing and tightening mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It improves the feeding efficiency of small parts, reduces the error rate and production time of manual operation, ensures the consistency of screw tightening force, and reduces production costs and defective rates.

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Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic small part sorting and feeding device which comprises a bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism used for temporarily storing small parts and conveying the small parts to a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism is arranged at the output end of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism and used for pushing the small parts to the clamping mechanism; the material grabbing and screwing mechanism is arranged over the material fixing assembly and used for grabbing the small parts conveyed by the material clamping mechanism, and after the small parts are conveyed to the positioning assembly, the small parts are screwed to the machined parts; the material fixing assembly is used for positioning a machined part; the mechanical arm is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism and used for clamping the machined part on the conveying mechanism to the material fixing assembly and clamping the machined part back to the conveying mechanism. The automatic feeding device has the advantages that the feeding efficiency is improved, the problem that the manual feeding speed is low is solved, collision and damage of parts are reduced, the defective rate is reduced, the production time is shortened, meanwhile, the consistency of the screwing force of screws is ensured, and the quality and stability of products are improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a feeding structure, and more particularly to an automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts. Background Art

[0002] Under the background of the booming development of modern manufacturing, the processing and assembly of small parts play an important role in many production fields. From precision electronic devices to small mechanical products, the efficient feeding of small parts has become a key link in improving production efficiency and product quality. However, the traditional feeding methods for small parts have many limitations. In the early production process, manual feeding was the most common method. Workers needed to manually place small parts onto the processing equipment one by one. Although this method could ensure the flexibility of operation to a certain extent, the efficiency was extremely low. With the continuous growth of market demand and the increasing requirements for product output, the speed of manual feeding was far from meeting the rhythm of large-scale production. Moreover, long-term repetitive manual operations were likely to cause fatigue among workers, resulting in an increase in the error rate of operations. For example, in the production of some products with strict requirements for the installation order of parts, manual feeding might result in incorrect sorting of parts, which would not only cause product quality problems but also lead to subsequent rework, further increasing production costs and time costs. In addition to the problems of manual feeding, in actual production, many small parts involve screw installation, and the existing feeding and related technologies often do not have the function of automatically tightening screws. This means that after the feeding of small parts is completed, additional manual labor or other equipment is required for screw tightening operations. This not only increases the production steps and prolongs the production time, but also it is difficult to achieve exactly the same force control when manually tightening screws, which may cause the screws to become loose or too tight, affecting the stability and service life of the product. If other equipment is used for screw tightening, additional equipment procurement costs and space are required, further increasing production costs and management difficulties.

[0003] Therefore, those skilled in the art are committed to providing an automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts that can effectively solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts that can effectively solve the above technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts, including a bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism for temporarily storing small parts and conveying the small parts to the pusher mechanism;

[0006] The pusher mechanism is arranged at the output end of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism and is used to push the small parts to the clamping mechanism.

[0007] The material clamping mechanism is arranged on one side of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism and is used to clamp the small parts pushed out by the material pushing mechanism and convey them to the material grasping mechanism;

[0008] The lifting assembly is arranged directly below the material clamping mechanism and is used to drive the material clamping mechanism to move up and down;

[0009] The material grasping and tightening mechanism is arranged directly above the material positioning assembly and is used to grasp the small parts conveyed by the material clamping mechanism. After conveying them to the positioning assembly, the small parts are tightened onto the workpiece;

[0010] The material positioning assembly is used to position the workpiece;

[0011] The conveying mechanism is used to convey the workpiece to the material positioning assembly and transport it away after processing is completed;

[0012] The manipulator is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism and is used to clamp the workpiece on the conveying mechanism to the material positioning assembly and clamp the processed workpiece back onto the conveying mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism includes a positioning box body;

[0014] The chassis is arranged inside the positioning box body, and a vibration assembly is arranged inside the chassis;

[0015] The feeding cover is arranged on the chassis and is used to temporarily store small parts;

[0016] The spiral track surrounds the inner wall of the feeding cover and is in a spiral ascending shape, and the small parts move on it;

[0017] The controller is used to adjust the vibration frequency and amplitude of the vibration assembly;

[0018] The extended conveying channel, the input end of the extended conveying channel is connected to the output end of the spiral track; the output end of the extended conveying channel is fixed on the first support platform.

[0019] Furthermore, the material pushing mechanism is arranged on the first support platform;

[0020] The material pushing mechanism includes a positioning plate, the positioning plate is detachably connected to the first support platform, a material pushing cylinder is arranged on the positioning plate, the output end of the material pushing cylinder is provided with a push plate, one side of the push plate is slidably sleeved on two first guide rods, end caps are arranged on the outer sides of the first guide rods, a push rod is arranged on the other side of the push plate, the front end of the push rod is connected to the rear end of the push head, and the cross-section of the push head gradually becomes smaller from back to front;

[0021] The extended conveying channel is provided with a first notch and a second notch, and an extension channel is arranged at the second notch. The push rod is pushed by a feeding cylinder and can pass through the first notch and the second notch and then enter the extension channel for reciprocating motion.

[0022] Further, the jacking assembly includes a jacking plate located above the first support platform. Four corners of the jacking plate are slidably sleeved on respective second guide rods, and each of the second guide rods is arranged on the first support platform. A jacking cylinder is arranged inside the first support platform, and an output end of the jacking cylinder extends out of the first support platform and is connected to a lower end of the jacking plate. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the jacking plate.

[0023] Further, the clamping mechanism includes a displacement cylinder arranged on the jacking plate. An output end of the displacement cylinder is provided with a driving box, and a clamping mechanical finger is arranged at a front end of the driving box. The clamping mechanical finger is driven by a driving assembly installed inside the driving box.

[0024] Further, it further includes a second support platform connected to one side of the first support platform, and an upper end of the second support platform is lower than the first support platform;

[0025] The material grabbing and tightening mechanism includes a top plate. The top plate is connected to an upper end of the second support platform through four columns. A displacement plate is arranged below the second support platform, and four corners of the displacement plate are slidably sleeved on respective columns. A moving cylinder is arranged on the top plate, and an output end of the moving cylinder is connected to an upper end of the displacement plate. A material grabbing manipulator is arranged at a lower end of the displacement plate, and the material grabbing manipulator is driven by a tightening motor to rotate.

[0026] Further, the material positioning assembly includes a material positioning seat arranged on the second support platform. A material positioning table is arranged on the material positioning seat, and a plurality of positioning holes are formed in the material positioning seat. Two parallel positioning grooves are formed in the second support platform and are used in cooperation with the respective positioning holes;

[0027] A first positioning assembly and a second positioning assembly connected to the second support platform are arranged above the material positioning table.

[0028] Further, the conveying mechanism includes a conveying frame. Two conveying chains driven by a conveying motor are arranged on the conveying frame, and a plurality of material conveying components are placed on the conveying chains;

[0029] The material conveying component includes a placing plate. A positioning plate is arranged at an upper end of the placing plate, and a plurality of anti-collision columns made of rubber are arranged at an edge of the placing plate. A plurality of positioning columns are arranged on the positioning plate.

[0030] Further, a loading platform and an unloading platform are respectively arranged at both ends of the conveying rack.

[0031] Further, two separating components are arranged on the conveying rack. The separating component includes a power box, and a separating plate is arranged above the power box. The separating plate is used to jack up the feeding component upwards to be separated from the conveying chain. The separating plate is connected to the output end of the power box, and the lower end of the separating plate is simultaneously connected to each fifth guide rod. Each fifth guide rod is slidably inserted on the power box.

[0032] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0033] 1. The bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism utilizes the vibration component and the spiral track, enabling small parts to automatically rise along the spiral track under the action of vibration and be conveyed to the designated position. By adjusting the vibration frequency and amplitude through the controller, it can adapt to the conveying requirements of different types of small parts. Compared with manual feeding, the feeding efficiency is greatly improved, solving the problems of slow manual feeding speed and inability to meet the large-scale production rhythm.

[0034] 2. The pushing mechanism drives the push plate, push rod, and push head through the pushing cylinder, capable of precisely pushing small parts from the output end of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism to the clamping mechanism. The lifting component drives the clamping mechanism to move up and down, and the displacement cylinder and the driving component control the clamping mechanical fingers to accurately clamp small parts and convey them to the grasping and screwing mechanism. Each component works in coordination, ensuring the accuracy and stability of small parts during the transmission process, reducing the collision and damage of parts, and lowering the defective rate.

[0035] 3. The grasping and screwing mechanism integrates the functions of grasping and screwing. The grasping manipulator grabs small parts under the drive of the moving cylinder and conveys them to the positioning component, and then is driven to rotate by the screwing motor to screw the small parts onto the workpiece. This function avoids the need for additional manual or equipment for screw tightening in the traditional method, reduces the production links, shortens the production time, and at the same time ensures the consistency of the screw tightening force, improving the quality and stability of the product.

[0036] 4. The positioning component conducts all-round precise positioning of the workpiece through the positioning holes on the positioning seat, the positioning grooves on the second support platform, and the first and second positioning components, ensuring the accuracy of the screwing position of small parts. The conveying mechanism drives the conveying chain through the conveying motor to drive the feeding component to move, realizing the automatic conveying of the workpiece. The positioning plate and positioning column on the feeding component are used for placing and preliminarily positioning the workpiece, and the rubber anti-collision column can prevent the workpiece from being damaged by collision. The loading platform and unloading platform at both ends of the conveying rack facilitate the loading and unloading operations of the workpiece, improving the coherence and efficiency of the overall production. Description of the Drawings

[0037] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 It is a schematic top view structural diagram of the present invention without a loading platform and an unloading platform.

[0039] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram in

[0040] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of a bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism.

[0041] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of components such as a long conveying channel.

[0042] Figure 6 It is Figure 5 a schematic diagram of a partially enlarged structure at position A in

[0043] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of components such as a material grasping and tightening mechanism.

[0044] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between a material positioning component and a material grasping and tightening machine.

[0045] Figure 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of a material clamping mechanism.

[0046] Figure 10 It is a schematic structural diagram of a material pushing mechanism.

[0047] Figure 11 It is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of components such as a material grasping and tightening mechanism.

[0048] Figure 12 It is a schematic structural diagram of a conveying mechanism.

[0049] Figure 13 It is a schematic structural diagram of a separation component.

[0050] Figure 14 It is a schematic structural diagram of a material conveying component. Specific Embodiment

[0051] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "set", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0054] As Figures 1 to 14 shown, an automatic sorting and feeding device for small parts includes

[0055] a bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism 1, which is used to temporarily store small parts and convey the small parts to the pushing mechanism 2;

[0056] a pushing mechanism 2, which is arranged at the output end of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism 1 and is used to push the small parts to the clamping mechanism 3;

[0057] a clamping mechanism 3, which is arranged on one side of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism 1 and is used to clamp the small parts pushed out by the pushing mechanism 2 and convey them to the grasping mechanism;

[0058] a lifting assembly 5, which is arranged directly below the clamping mechanism 3 and is used to drive the clamping mechanism 3 to move up and down;

[0059] a grasping and tightening mechanism 6, which is arranged directly above the positioning assembly 7 and is used to grasp the small parts conveyed by the clamping mechanism 3. After conveying them to the positioning assembly, the small parts are tightened onto the workpiece;

[0060] a positioning assembly 7, which is used to position the workpiece;

[0061] a conveying mechanism 8, which is used to convey the workpiece to the positioning assembly 7 and transport it away after processing;

[0062] a manipulator 9, which is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism 8 and is used to clamp the workpiece on the conveying mechanism 8 to the positioning assembly 7 and clamp the processed workpiece back onto the conveying mechanism 8.

[0063] The bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism 1 includes a positioning box body 10;

[0064] A chassis, which is arranged inside the positioning box body 10, and a vibration assembly is arranged inside the chassis; The vibration assembly is a conventional structure, including an electromagnetic coil, a spring plate, etc. When the electromagnetic coil is energized, it generates an electromagnetic force, and the spring plate plays a role in supporting and transmitting vibration.

[0065] A feeding cover 11, which is arranged on the chassis and is used for temporarily storing small parts;

[0066] A spiral track 12, which surrounds the inner wall of the feeding cover 11 and is in a spiral rising shape, and small parts move on it;

[0067] A controller, which is used to adjust the vibration frequency and amplitude of the vibration assembly;

[0068] An extended conveying channel 13, the input end of the extended conveying channel 13 is connected to the output end of the spiral track 12; The output end of the extended conveying channel 13 is fixed on the first support platform 15.

[0069] When the controller is turned on and the electromagnetic coil of the vibrating disk is energized, an alternating magnetic field will be generated. Under the action of the magnetic field, the armature of the vibration source is attracted by the electromagnetic force and moves relative to the electromagnetic coil, and the spring plate deforms. When the electromagnetic force disappears, the spring plate returns to its original state. This process repeats, causing the chassis to generate high-frequency and small-amplitude vibrations.

[0070] This vibration is transmitted from the chassis to the spiral track. The materials on the track are affected by the frictional force with the track surface and their own inertial force under the action of the vibration. Since the vibration direction has a certain angle with the track plane, the materials move continuously upward along the spiral track under the combined action of the frictional force and the inertial force, and finally reach the track outlet, completing the conveying process from the bottom in a spiral upward manner.

[0071] The pushing mechanism 2 is arranged on the first support platform 15;

[0072] The pushing mechanism 2 includes a positioning plate 16, the positioning plate 16 is detachably connected to the first support platform 15, a pushing cylinder 17 is arranged on the positioning plate 16, the output end of the pushing cylinder 17 is provided with a pushing plate 18, one side of the pushing plate 18 is slidably sleeved on two first guide rods 20, end caps 19 are arranged on the outer sides of the first guide rods 20, a push rod 21 is arranged on the other side of the pushing plate 18, the front end of the push rod 21 is connected to the rear end of a push head 22, and the cross-section of the push head gradually becomes smaller from back to front;

[0073] A first notch 23 and a second notch 27 are formed in the extended conveying channel 13. An extension channel 26 is arranged at the second notch 27. The push rod 21 is pushed by a feeding cylinder 17 and can pass through the first notch 23 and the second notch 27 and then enter the extension channel 26 to perform reciprocating motion.

[0074] : The lifting assembly 5 includes a lifting plate 28 located above the first support platform 15. Four corners of the lifting plate 28 are slidably sleeved on respective second guide rods 29. Each of the second guide rods 29 is arranged on the first support platform 15. A lifting cylinder is arranged inside the first support platform 15. The output end of the lifting cylinder extends out of the first support platform 15 and is connected to the lower end of the lifting plate 28. The material clamping mechanism 3 is arranged on the lifting plate 28.

[0075] The material clamping mechanism 3 includes a displacement cylinder 31 arranged on the lifting plate 28. The output end of the displacement cylinder 31 is provided with a drive box 32. A material clamping mechanical finger 33 is arranged at the front end of the drive box 32. The material clamping mechanical finger 33 is driven by a drive assembly installed inside the drive box 32. The material clamping mechanical finger 33 and the drive assembly are both prior arts.

[0076] It further includes a second support platform 35 connected to one side of the first support platform 15. The upper end of the second support platform 35 is lower than that of the first support platform 15;

[0077] The material grasping and tightening mechanism 6 includes a top plate 36. The top plate 36 is connected to the upper end of the second support platform 35 through four columns 37. A displacement plate 38 is arranged below the second support platform 35. Four corners of the displacement plate 38 are slidably sleeved on respective columns 37. A moving cylinder 39 is arranged on the top plate 36. The output end of the moving cylinder 39 is connected to the upper end of the displacement plate 38. A material grasping manipulator 9 is arranged at the lower end of the displacement plate 38. The material grasping manipulator 9 is driven by a tightening motor to rotate.

[0078] The material positioning assembly 7 includes a positioning seat 50 arranged on the second support platform 35. A positioning table 51 is arranged on the positioning seat 50. A plurality of positioning holes 52 are formed in the positioning seat 50. Two parallel positioning grooves 53 that cooperate with the respective positioning holes 52 are formed in the second support platform 35;

[0079] Above the positioning table 51, there is a first positioning assembly 56 and a second positioning assembly 55 connected to the second support platform 35.

[0080] The conveying mechanism 8 includes a conveying frame 57, on which there are two conveying chains 59 driven by a conveying motor 58, and a number of feeding components 60 are placed on the conveying chains 59;

[0081] The feeding component 60 includes a placing plate 61, on the upper end of the placing plate 61 there is a positioning plate 16, at the edge of the placing plate 61 there are a number of anti-collision columns 62 made of rubber, and a number of positioning columns are arranged on the positioning plate 16.

[0082] At both ends of the conveying frame 57, there are respectively a loading platform 63 and an unloading platform 64.

[0083] On the conveying frame 57, there are two separating components 65. The separating component 65 includes a power box 67, above the power box 67 there is a separating plate 66. The separating plate 66 is used to jack up the feeding component 60 to separate it from the conveying chain 59. The separating plate 66 is connected to the output end of the power box 67, and the lower end of the separating plate 66 is simultaneously connected to each fifth guiding rod 68, and each of the fifth guiding rods 68 is slidably inserted on the power box 67.

[0084] When this small part automatic sorting and loading device works, multiple components cooperate to realize the automatic process of small parts from temporary storage to tightening of the processed parts. The specific working principle is as follows:

[0085] After the controller of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism 1 is turned on, the electromagnetic coil of the vibrating bowl is energized to generate an alternating magnetic field. Under the action of the magnetic field, the armature of the vibration source is attracted by the electromagnetic force and moves relative to the electromagnetic coil, and the spring piece deforms; when the electromagnetic force disappears, the spring piece returns to its original state, and so on, causing the chassis to generate high-frequency and micro-amplitude vibrations. This vibration is transmitted through the chassis to the spiral track 12. The small parts on the track move continuously upward along the spiral track under the combined action of frictional force and their own inertial force, and finally reach the output end through the extended conveying channel 13, completing the conveying process of spiraling upward from the bottom;

[0086] The pushing mechanism 2 is arranged on the first support platform 15. The pushing cylinder 17 acts, pushing the push plate 18 to slide on the first guiding rod 20, and then driving the push rod 21 and the push head 22 to move. The push rod 21 passes through the first notch 23 and the second notch 27 on the extended conveying channel 13 and enters the extended channel 26, pushing the small parts at the output end of the extended conveying channel 13 to the clamping mechanism 3.

[0087] The lifting cylinder of the lifting assembly 5 operates to drive the lifting plate 28 to move up and down along the second guide rod 29. The material clamping mechanism 3 is arranged on the lifting plate 28 and moves accordingly. When the small parts are pushed to the material clamping mechanism 3, the displacement cylinder 31 operates to move the drive box 32. The material clamping mechanical fingers 33 clamp the small parts under the drive of the drive assembly. Then, the lifting cylinder operates again to convey the material clamping mechanism 3 and the clamped small parts upward to the material grasping and tightening mechanism 6.

[0088] The moving cylinder 39 of the material grasping and tightening mechanism 6 operates to drive the displacement plate 38 to move up and down along the column 37. The material grasping manipulator 9 is arranged at the lower end of the displacement plate 38 and moves accordingly. After the material clamping mechanism 3 conveys the small parts in place, the material grasping manipulator 9 grasps the small parts. The moving cylinder 39 operates again to convey the small parts to the positioning assembly 7 by the material grasping manipulator 9. Subsequently, the material grasping manipulator 9 rotates under the drive of the tightening motor to screw the small parts onto the workpiece.

[0089] The conveying motor 58 of the conveying mechanism 8 drives the conveying chain 59 to operate, driving the material conveying assembly 60 placed on the conveying chain 59 to move. The positioning plate 16 and the positioning posts are arranged on the placing plate 61 of the material conveying assembly 60 for placing and preliminarily positioning the workpiece. The anti-collision posts 62 at the edge can prevent the workpiece from being damaged by collision. The manipulator 9 clamps the workpiece at the loading platform 63 of the conveying mechanism 8 onto the material positioning table 51 of the material positioning assembly 7. The positioning holes 52 on the positioning seat 50 cooperate with the positioning grooves 53 on the second support platform 35 to accurately position the workpiece. The first positioning assembly 56 and the second positioning assembly 55 further fix the workpiece from above. After the processing is completed, the manipulator 9 clamps the workpiece back to the conveying mechanism 8 and conveys it to the unloading platform 64 by the conveying chain 59 for transportation. During the conveying process, if the separation operation of the material conveying assembly 60 is required, the power box 67 of the separation assembly 65 drives the separation plate 66 to move upward. The separation plate 66 jacks up the material conveying assembly 60 to separate it from the conveying chain 59. The lower end of the separation plate 66 is connected to the fifth guide rod 68 to ensure smooth movement.

[0090] The preferred specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those of ordinary skill in the art can make many modifications and variations according to the concept of the present invention without creative labor. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art in the technical field based on the concept of the present invention through logical analysis, reasoning or limited experiments on the basis of the prior art should be within the protection scope determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A small parts automatic sorting and feeding device, characterized by: include The bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism (1) is used to temporarily store small parts and transport the small parts to the pushing mechanism (2); A material pushing mechanism (2) is arranged at the output end of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism (1) and is used to push small parts to the material clamping mechanism (3); A material clamping mechanism (3) is arranged on one side of the bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism (1) and is used to clamp the small parts pushed out by the pushing mechanism (2) and transport them to the grabbing mechanism (); A lifting assembly (5) is arranged directly below the clamping mechanism (3) and is used to drive the clamping mechanism (3) to move up and down; The material grabbing and tightening mechanism (6) is arranged just above the material setting component (7) and is used to grab the small parts delivered by the material clamping mechanism (3), deliver them to the positioning component (), and then tighten the small parts onto the workpiece; A material positioning component (7) for positioning the workpiece; A conveying mechanism (8) is used to convey the workpiece to the material setting assembly (7) and to transport it away after the processing is completed; The robot (9) is arranged on one side of the conveying mechanism (8) and is used to clamp the workpiece on the conveying mechanism (8) to the material setting component (7), and clamp the workpiece after processing back to the conveying mechanism (8).

2. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The bowl-shaped plug feeding mechanism (1) comprises a positioning box (10); A chassis is arranged in the positioning box (10), wherein a vibration component is arranged in the chassis; A loading cover (11), arranged on the chassis, for temporarily storing small parts; The spiral track (12) surrounds the inner wall of the feeding cover (11) and is in a spiral ascending shape, and the small parts move on it; A controller for adjusting the vibration frequency and amplitude of the vibration component; An extended conveying channel (13) has an input end connected to an output end of the spiral track (12); and the output end of the extended conveying channel (13) is fixed on a first support platform (15).

3. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The material pushing mechanism (2) is arranged on the first supporting platform (15); The pushing mechanism (2) comprises a positioning plate (16), the positioning plate (16) is detachably connected to the first support platform (15), a pushing cylinder (17) is arranged on the positioning plate (16), a pushing plate (18) is arranged at the output end of the pushing cylinder (17), one side of the pushing plate (18) is slidably sleeved on two first guide rods (20), an end cover (19) is arranged on the outer side of each first guide rod (20), a pushing rod (21) is arranged on the other side of the pushing plate (18), the front end of the pushing rod (21) is connected to the rear end of the pushing head (22), and the cross section of the pushing head gradually decreases from the back to the front; The extended conveying channel (13) is provided with a first notch (23) and a second notch (27); an extension channel (26) is provided at the second notch (27); the push rod (21) is pushed by the push cylinder (17) to pass through the first notch (23) and the second notch (27) and enter the extension channel (26) to perform reciprocating motion.

4. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device as claimed in claim 3 is characterized by: The lifting assembly (5) includes a lifting plate (28) located above the first support platform (15), and the four corners of the lifting plate (28) are slidably mounted on the second guide rods (29), and the second guide rods (29) are arranged on the first support platform (15). A lifting cylinder is arranged in the first support platform (15), and the output end of the lifting cylinder extends out of the first support platform (15) and is connected to the lower end of the lifting plate (28), and the clamping mechanism (3) is arranged on the lifting plate (28).

5. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device as claimed in claim 4 is characterized by: The material clamping mechanism (3) comprises a displacement cylinder (31) arranged on the lifting plate (28), a drive box (32) is arranged at the output end of the displacement cylinder (31), a material clamping mechanical finger (33) is arranged at the front end of the drive box (32), and the material clamping mechanical finger (33) is driven by a drive component installed in the drive box (32).

6. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device as claimed in claim 5 is characterized by: It also includes a second support platform (35) connected to one side of the first support platform (15), and the upper end of the second support platform (35) is lower than the first support platform (15); The material grabbing and tightening mechanism (6) comprises a top plate (36), wherein the top plate (36) is connected to the upper end of the second support platform (35) through four columns (37), a displacement plate (38) is arranged below the second support platform (35), and the four corners of the displacement plate (38) are slidably sleeved on the columns (37), a moving cylinder (39) is arranged on the top plate (36), and the output end of the moving cylinder (39) is connected to the upper end of the displacement plate (38), and a material grabbing manipulator (9) is arranged at the lower end of the displacement plate (38), and the material grabbing manipulator (9) is driven to rotate by a tightening motor.

7. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The material setting component (7) comprises a material setting seat (50) arranged on the second supporting platform (35), a material setting platform (51) is arranged on the material setting seat (50), a plurality of positioning holes (52) are provided on the material setting seat (50), and two positioning grooves (53) which are parallel to each other and cooperate with the positioning holes (52) are provided on the second supporting platform (35); A first positioning component (56) and a second positioning component (55) connected to the second supporting platform (35) are provided above the material setting platform (51).

8. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (8) comprises a conveying frame (57), on which two conveying chains (59) driven by a conveying motor (58) are arranged, and on which a plurality of material conveying components (60) are placed; The feeding assembly (60) comprises a placement plate (61), a positioning plate (16) is arranged at the upper end of the placement plate (61), a plurality of anti-collision columns (62) made of rubber are arranged at the edge of the placement plate (61), and a plurality of positioning columns are arranged on the positioning plate (16).

9. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A loading platform (63) and a unloading platform (64) are respectively provided at both ends of the conveying frame (57).

10. The small parts automatic sorting and feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that: Two separation components (65) are arranged on the conveying frame (57), and the separation component (65) includes a dynamic power box (67). A separation plate (66) is arranged above the power box (67), and the separation plate (66) is used to lift the feeding component (60) upward to separate it from the conveying chain (59). The separation plate (66) is connected to the output end of the power box (67), and the lower end of the separation plate (66) is also connected to each fifth guide rod (68), and each fifth guide rod (68) is slidably inserted on the power box (67).