Feeding machine for silkworm breeding device

Abstract

The feeding machine comprises a machine frame, a conveying mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a supporting mechanism, the conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the supporting mechanism are installed on the machine frame, the conveying mechanism is used for feeding tools, and the lifting mechanism is connected with the conveying mechanism, controls the conveying mechanism to ascend and descend and is used for lifting the tools; the supporting mechanism comprises an air cylinder and a supporting claw, the air cylinder is connected with and controls the supporting claw, and the supporting claw is used for supporting an appliance above the supporting claw. The feeding machine provided with the conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism is designed, the conveying mechanism is used for conveying stacked shelves into the feeding machine, the lifting mechanism is used for gradually lifting the conveying mechanism, in the lifting process, the shelves are sequentially grabbed by the mechanical arm, and generally, the shelves are lifted once after being grabbed once. Based on the feeding machine, the utensils are continuously provided for the mechanical arm, the utensils are sequentially grabbed and put into the silkworm frame, and the purpose of automatic feeding is achieved. According to the conveying mechanism, the stacked shelves can be automatically fed, manual carrying is not needed, and time and labor are saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of industrialized sericulture, and particularly relates to a feeder for supplying sericulture appliances to a sericulture logistics line. Background Art

[0002] The traditional sericulture method is a small workshop-based household sericulture method. Small workshop-based sericulture is a completely manual sericulture method. From the hatching of silkworm eggs into adults to cocoon harvesting, it is all achieved through manual operations, which is time-consuming and laborious. The sericulture efficiency is very low, and it is restricted by seasonal conditions. Silkworms can only be raised at specific times, and the annual output of cocoons is extremely low, which simply cannot meet the needs of today's society and has been gradually phased out by society. In order to make up for the deficiencies of traditional workshop-based sericulture, large-scale and industrialized sericulture technologies have emerged. To meet the requirements of large-scale sericulture, sericulture appliances such as sericulture frames and shelves for sericulture have been designed. Based on these sericulture appliances, processes such as raising silkworms, transferring silkworms between different age sericulture rooms, and feeding can be realized. Specifically, this part of the sericulture appliances is transported through a logistics line, and during the transportation process, the feeding and the transfer and placement processes of different age shelves between different age sericulture frames are completed. For example, after completing the third instar cultivation, the third instar sericulture frame and the internal third instar shelf and the first instar shelf are put on the fourth instar logistics line for transportation. During the transportation process, the third instar shelf is taken out and put into the fourth instar sericulture frame of another fourth instar logistics line, and at the same time, the fourth instar shelf is put into the fourth instar sericulture frame and covers the internal third instar shelf. After feeding, the fourth instar sericulture frames are stacked and sent to the fourth instar sericulture room for cultivation.

[0003] In the above process, usually a manipulator is used to grab the third instar shelf and the fourth instar shelf for transfer and placement, but it is difficult to accurately provide the fourth instar shelf to the manipulator. If the fourth instar shelves are stacked at the designed position, as the grabbing progresses, the height of the shelves gradually decreases, falling below the height that the manipulator can grab, and it cannot grab the lower shelves. Obviously, this method is not applicable. Another method is to rely on workers to place each shelf at the designed position in turn. Although the shelves can be accurately grabbed, it increases the working intensity of the workers, and the shelves cannot be stably and continuously supplied, being restricted by humans. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a device that can stably and continuously supply shelves. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a feeder for sericulture appliances. Aiming at the defects in the prior art, a feeder with a conveying mechanism and a lifting mechanism is designed. The conveying mechanism is used to convey stacks of shelves into the feeder, and the lifting mechanism is used to gradually lift the conveying mechanism. During the lifting process, the shelves are sequentially grabbed by the manipulator, generally lifting once after each grab of a shelf. Based on this feeder, appliances can be continuously provided to the manipulator, enabling the appliances to be sequentially grabbed and placed into the sericulture frames, achieving the purpose of automatic feeding. The conveying mechanism of the present invention can automatically feed stacks of shelves, eliminating the need for manual handling, saving time and effort.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the following technical solutions are adopted:

[0006] A feeding machine for sericulture appliances, characterized in that: it includes a frame and a conveying mechanism and a lifting mechanism installed on the frame. The conveying mechanism is used to feed the appliances, and the lifting mechanism is connected to and controls the lifting of the conveying mechanism for lifting the appliances.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting motor, a main sprocket, a driven sprocket and a chain. The lifting motor is connected to the main sprocket, and the main sprocket and the driven sprocket are driven by the chain to drive the conveying mechanism to lift.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes a bracket for installing the conveying mechanism, and the bracket is connected to the chain. The chain drives the bracket to lift, thereby driving the conveying mechanism to lift.

[0009] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a guiding component including a guide plate and guide wheels connected to the guide plate. The guide plate and the guide wheels are used to guide the lifting movement of the bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, the guide plate includes a left guide plate and a right guide plate, and the guide wheels include a front guide wheel, a rear guide wheel, a left guide wheel and a right guide wheel, which are respectively arranged at the front, rear, left and right of the guide plate.

[0011] Furthermore, a damping buffer is provided on the frame, and the damping buffer is used to buffer the bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the feeding machine also includes a sensing mechanism. The sensing mechanism includes a proximity switch and a detection piece. The detection piece follows the lifting of the conveying mechanism, and the proximity switch is used to sense the detection piece to identify the lifting position of the conveying mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the sensing mechanism also includes a travel switch for sensing the detection piece to identify the lifting position of the conveying mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the feeding machine also includes a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism includes a cylinder and a pawl. The cylinder is connected to and controls the pawl, and the pawl is used to support the appliance above it.

[0015] Furthermore, a top cover is provided on the frame. The top cover is used to install the supporting mechanism, and the top cover is provided with an opening for the appliance to be lifted.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the following beneficial effects are achieved:

[0017] The present invention designs a feeder with a conveying mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to convey stacks of shelves into the feeder, and the lifting mechanism is used to gradually lift the conveying mechanism. During the lifting process, the shelves are sequentially grasped by the manipulator. Generally, after each grasping of a shelf, the lifting is performed once. Based on this feeder, appliances can be continuously provided to the manipulator, enabling the appliances to be sequentially grasped and placed into the silkworm frames, achieving the purpose of automatic feeding. The conveying mechanism of the present invention can automatically feed stacks of shelves without manual handling, saving time and effort.

[0018] The present invention also has a supporting mechanism. After the shelves are lifted to a specified height and only a few shelves remain, the remaining shelves are supported by means of this supporting mechanism. The manipulator can still grasp the remaining shelves and place them into the silkworm frames. After the remaining shelves are supported, the lifting mechanism drives the conveying mechanism to reset to the bottom, thereby feeding the next group of shelves into the feeder. After the feeding of the remaining shelves is completed, the above steps are repeated for the next group of shelves for lifting and feeding. This supporting mechanism is used to liberate the conveying mechanism and achieve continuous and uninterrupted feeding operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the feeder of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the roller conveyor;

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the bracket;

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the guiding component;

[0024] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the lifting mechanism;

[0025] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the top cover;

[0026] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the supporting mechanism;

[0027] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the sensing mechanism.

[0028] The reference numerals in the drawings are as follows: frame 1, conveying mechanism 2, roller 21, barrel sleeve 22, bracket 3, first steel rod 31, second steel rod 32, third steel rod 33, fourth steel rod 34, guiding assembly 35, left guide plate 351, right guide plate 352, front guide wheel 353, rear guide wheel 354, left guide wheel 355, right guide wheel 356, chain connecting piece 36, lifting mechanism 4, lifting motor 41, main shaft 42, main sprocket 43, chain 44, driven sprocket 45, connecting head 441, supporting mechanism 5, air cylinder 51, supporting claw 52, air cylinder bracket 53, clamping plate 521, top cover 6, nozzle 61, opening 62, sensing mechanism 7, mounting rod 71, detecting piece 72, proximity switch 73, proximity switch bracket 74, travel switch 75, travel switch bracket 76. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] The present invention aims to provide a feeder with a conveying mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to convey stacks of shelves into the feeder, and the lifting mechanism is used to gradually lift the conveying mechanism. During the lifting process, the shelves are sequentially grabbed by a manipulator, generally, the conveying mechanism is lifted once after each grabbing of a shelf. Based on this feeder, continuous supply of appliances to the manipulator is realized, so that the appliances are sequentially grabbed and placed into the silkworm frames, achieving the purpose of automatic feeding. The conveying mechanism of the present invention can automatically feed stacks of shelves without manual handling, saving time and effort.

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be elaborated in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments:

[0031] A silkworm appliance feeder for feeding shelves to a manipulator, as Figure 1 shown, which includes a frame 1 and a conveying mechanism 2, a lifting mechanism 4 and a supporting mechanism 5 installed on the frame 1. The conveying mechanism 2 is used to feed the shelves, the lifting mechanism 4 is connected to and controls the lifting of the conveying mechanism 2 for lifting the shelves, and the supporting mechanism 5 is used to support the remaining 5 shelves, thereby liberating the conveying mechanism 2, and resetting it to the bottom through the lifting mechanism 4 to facilitate the feeding of the next group of shelves into the feeder.

[0032] As Figure 2 shown, the conveying mechanism 2 is a roller conveyor, which is composed of a plurality of rollers 21 arranged in parallel, and barrel sleeves 22 are connected to the rollers 21. This roller conveyor is docked with an external conveying line for receiving groups of shelves, without manual handling, saving time and effort, and realizing continuous feeding.

[0033] To ensure the stable lifting of the conveying mechanism 2, the conveying mechanism 2 is mounted on a bracket 3, as Figure 3As shown in the figure, the bracket 3 is composed of four steel rods and a guiding assembly 35. The first steel rod 31 and the second steel rod 32 are arranged in parallel. The front ends of the two are connected by the third steel rod 33. A set of guiding assemblies 35 are respectively connected to the rear ends of the two. The two sets of guiding assemblies 35 are connected and fixed by the fourth steel rod 34. The first steel rod 31 and the second steel rod 32 are fixedly connected to the roller conveyor through flanges. The fourth steel rod 34 is used to connect the lifting mechanism 4, so that it can be driven by the lifting mechanism 4 to lift, thereby driving the roller conveyor and its shelves to lift.

[0034] The guiding assembly 35 is used to guide the lifting action of the bracket 3, thereby improving its stability. As Figure 4 shown in the figure, each set of guiding assemblies 35 includes a guide plate and guide wheels. The guide plate has two pieces, namely the left guide plate 351 and the right guide plate 352. The left guide plate 351 and the right guide plate 352 are fixedly connected to the first steel rod 31 or the second steel rod 32. There are four types of guide wheels, namely the front guide wheel 353, the rear guide wheel 354, the left guide wheel 355 and the right guide wheel 356. There are 2 front guide wheels 353, located at the front end of the guide plate. There are 2 rear guide wheels 354, located at the rear end of the guide plate. There are 2 left guide wheels 355, located on the left guide plate 351. There are 2 right guide wheels 356, located on the right guide plate 352. The two sets of guiding assemblies 35 are respectively installed on two vertical rods of the frame 1. The vertical rods pass through between the left guide plate 351 and the right guide plate 352, so that the front guide wheel 353, the rear guide wheel 354, the left guide wheel 355 and the right guide wheel 356 are respectively in their front, rear, left and right 4 positions. During lifting, the four types of guide wheels roll on each surface of the vertical rod to achieve the guiding effect and improve the stability of lifting.

[0035] As Figure 5 shown in the figure, the lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting motor 41, a main sprocket 43, a driven sprocket 45 and a chain 44. There are two sets of main sprockets 43, driven sprockets 45 and chains 44. The lifting motor 41 synchronously drives the two main sprockets 43 through the main shaft 42, and then the main sprocket 43 drives the corresponding driven sprockets 45 and chains 44. The connection heads 441 of the two chains 44 are connected to the chain connectors 36 at the connection part of the bracket 3. During the transmission of the chain 44, it drives the bracket 3, the conveying mechanism 2 and the appliance to lift. Setting two sets of main sprockets 43, driven sprockets 45 and chains 44 can improve the stability of lifting.

[0036] In addition, the lifting mechanism 4 can be arranged on both the left and right sides of the bracket 3, which can further improve the stability of lifting. A damping buffer (not marked in the figure) is provided on the frame 1. The damping buffer is arranged below the bracket 3 and is used to buffer the descending action of the bracket 3 and improve the stability.

[0037] As Figure 6As shown in the figure, a top cover 6 is provided at the upper end of the frame 1. The top cover 6 is provided with a nozzle 61 extending downward. The nozzle 61 is provided with an opening 62. The shape of the opening 62 matches the shape of the shelf, but the size is larger than that of the shelf. The lifting mechanism 4 lifts the appliance through the opening 62 and to a position above it, so that the manipulator can grab the appliance. On both sides of the nozzle 61, there are the supporting mechanisms 5, with two groups arranged on each side. As Figure 7 shown, each group of the supporting mechanisms 5 includes a cylinder 51 and a claw 52. The cylinder 51 is installed on the top cover 6 through a cylinder bracket 53 and is used to connect and control the claw 52. The claw 52 is located at the through hole of the nozzle 61 and can be telescopic under the control of the cylinder 51. In the extended state, it can support the shelf, thus liberating the conveying mechanism 2, enabling it to descend and reset and feed the next group of shelves. Each claw 52 is also provided with two clamping plates 521, and the clamping plates 521 can clamp the shelf, improving the stability of the support.

[0038] As Figure 8 shown, the feeder further includes an induction mechanism 7. The induction mechanism 7 includes a mounting rod 71, a proximity switch 73, a detection piece 72 and a travel switch 75. The mounting rod 71 is connected to the frame 1 and is vertically arranged. The proximity switch 73 is installed on the mounting rod 71 through a proximity switch bracket 74, and the travel switch 75 is installed on the mounting rod 71 through a travel switch bracket 76. There are two groups of the proximity switch 73 and the travel switch 75. One group is installed at a high position and is used to identify whether the conveying mechanism 2 and the bracket 3 reach the highest position. After identifying that they reach this position, the supporting mechanism 5 is started to support the remaining shelves, and then the lifting mechanism 4 descends to lower the conveying mechanism 2 and the bracket 3. The other group is installed at a low position and is used to identify whether the conveying mechanism 2 and the bracket 3 descend and reset. After identifying that they reach this position, the lifting mechanism 4 stops, and at the same time, the next group of shelves is fed onto the conveying mechanism 2. The detection piece 72 is made of a metal material and is arranged on the guiding component 35 and can lift with the bracket 3. When it lifts to the designed high position, the proximity switch 73 at the high position is induced to identify that the conveying mechanism 2 and the bracket 3 reach the highest position. When the detection piece 72 descends to the designed low position, the proximity switch 73 at the low position is induced to identify that the conveying mechanism 2 and the bracket 3 reach the reset position. Based on the proximity switch 73 and the detection piece 72, it can accurately detect whether the conveying mechanism 2 rises in place and whether it descends in place, and then perform corresponding operations to achieve the purpose of automatic feeding.

[0039] The travel switch 75 plays a protective role. When the proximity switch 73 fails and the conveying mechanism 2 further rises or descends, at this time, the travel switch 75 is induced to perform corresponding operations, playing the role of protecting against the failure of the proximity switch 73 and avoiding faults.

[0040] The feeder of the present invention can also be provided with several sensors, including sensors for detecting whether the shelf group is conveyed to the conveying mechanism, sensors for detecting whether the shelf group rises to a position where it can be grasped by the manipulator, sensors for detecting whether all the current shelf groups have been grasped, etc. According to the actual working conditions, adaptive setting and adjustment can be carried out.

[0041] The feeding process of the present invention is as follows:

[0042] 1. The conveying mechanism 2 is started, and the grouped shelves are fed in. After the feeding is in place, the conveying mechanism 2 stops;

[0043] 2. The lifting mechanism 4 is started to lift the shelves. During the lifting process, the manipulator gradually grasps the shelves;

[0044] 3. When lifted to the high position, the proximity switch 73 at the high position senses the detection piece 72, starts the support mechanism 5 to support the remaining shelves, and then lowers the lifting mechanism 4 and lowers the conveying mechanism 2;

[0045] 4. After descending and resetting, the proximity switch 73 at the low position senses the detection piece 72, closes the lifting mechanism 4 and starts the conveying mechanism 2 to feed in the next group of shelves.

[0046] 5. After all the remaining shelves in step 3 are grasped, the support mechanism 5 is reset, and the above steps are repeated to feed the next group of shelves.

[0047] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the technical features of the present invention are not limited thereto. Any simple changes, equivalent replacements or modifications made based on the present invention to solve substantially the same technical problems and achieve substantially the same technical effects are all covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding machine for sericulture appliances, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a conveying mechanism and a lifting mechanism installed on the frame. The conveying mechanism is used to feed appliances, and the lifting mechanism is connected to and controls the lifting of the conveying mechanism for lifting the appliances.

2. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 1, wherein: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting motor, a main sprocket, a driven sprocket and a chain. The lifting motor is connected to the main sprocket, and the main sprocket and the driven sprocket are driven by the chain to drive the conveying mechanism to lift.

3. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 2, wherein: The lifting mechanism further includes a bracket for installing the conveying mechanism, and the bracket is connected to the chain. The chain drives the bracket to lift, thereby driving the conveying mechanism to lift.

4. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a guiding assembly including a guide plate and guide wheels connected to the guide plate. The guide plate and the guide wheels are used to guide the lifting movement of the bracket.

5. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide plate includes a left guide plate and a right guide plate, and the guide wheels include a front guide wheel, a rear guide wheel, a left guide wheel and a right guide wheel, which are respectively arranged at the front, rear, left and right of the guide plate.

6. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 3, characterized in that: A damping buffer is provided on the frame for buffering the bracket.

7. A feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder further includes an induction mechanism. The induction mechanism includes a proximity switch and a detection piece. The detection piece follows the lifting of the conveying mechanism, and the proximity switch is used to sense the detection piece to identify the lifting position of the conveying mechanism.

8. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 7, characterized in that: The induction mechanism further includes a travel switch for sensing the detection piece to identify the lifting position of the conveying mechanism.

9. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeder further includes a supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism includes a cylinder and a pawl. The cylinder is connected to and controls the pawl, and the pawl is used to support the appliance above it.

10. The feeding machine for sericulture appliances according to claim 9, characterized in that: A top cover is provided on the frame for installing the supporting mechanism, and the top cover is provided with an opening through which the appliance is lifted.

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