A demagnetization flip blanking module

Abstract

The present application discloses a demagnetization flip blanking module, which relates to the field of automation equipment. The demagnetization flip blanking module includes: a plurality of blanking units extending along a first direction, and a plurality of blanking units are spaced apart in a second direction; a plurality of bases spaced apart in the first direction are provided on the blanking unit; a channel perpendicular to the first direction is provided in the base, and a magnetic member is provided in the channel; in the length direction of the channel, the size of the magnetic member is smaller than the size of the channel; the magnetic member moves in the channel, switching between a material suction position close to the top surface of the base and a material discharge position away from the top surface of the base; a plurality of first driving members; the blanking unit has a material picking position with the top surface of the base facing upward and a material discharge position with the top surface of the base facing downward; at the same time in the working state, at least one blanking unit is in the material picking position, and at least one blanking unit is in the material discharge position. The demagnetization flip blanking module provided in this specification has a simple structure, high space utilization, can reduce costs, and is easy to maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to a demagnetization flipping and blanking module. Background Art

[0002] On automated production lines, workpieces sometimes need to be flipped over to process the other side. This requires the use of a flip module. While existing flip modules can save labor costs and offer a certain degree of precision, enabling smooth workpiece flipping, they often suffer from complex structures, high costs, and difficult maintenance, making them unsuitable for practical application. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, one purpose of this specification is to provide a demagnetization flipping and blanking module with a simple structure, high space utilization, reduced costs, and easy maintenance.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present disclosure provides a demagnetization flipping and blanking module, comprising:

[0005] A plurality of unloading units extending along a first direction, the plurality of unloading units being spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the unloading units being provided with a plurality of bases spaced apart in the first direction; a channel perpendicular to the first direction being provided in the base, the channel being provided with a magnetic member; the size of the magnetic member being smaller than the size of the channel in the length direction of the channel; the magnetic member being movable in the channel to switch between a material absorbing position close to a top surface of the base and a material discharging position away from the top surface of the base;

[0006] Multiple first driving members are connected to the unloading units in a one-to-one correspondence, and are used to drive the unloading unit to rotate 180° around an axis extending along a first direction; the unloading unit has a picking position with the top surface of the base facing upward and a unloading position with the top surface of the base facing downward; when the unloading unit is located at the picking position, the magnetic suction member switches from the unloading position to the suction position; when the unloading unit is located at the unloading position, the magnetic suction member switches from the suction position to the unloading position; at the same time in the working state, at least one unloading unit is in the picking position, and at least one unloading unit is in the unloading position.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, at the same time in the working state, of two adjacent unloading units, one is in the material taking position and the other is in the material unloading position.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the magnetic attraction component includes a first part and a second part that are fixedly connected; the first part is located between the top surface of the base and the second part; the diameter of the first part is greater than the diameter of the second part; the channel correspondingly includes a first through hole for accommodating the first part and a second through hole for accommodating the second part; the diameter of the first through hole matches the diameter of the first part, and the diameter of the second through hole matches the diameter of the second part; the length of the first through hole is greater than the length of the first part.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, an electromagnet is provided around the second through hole, and the electromagnet is connected to a power supply; when the electromagnet is energized, it attracts the magnetic element to move to the discharge position.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, a spring is provided in the base, and the spring is sleeved outside the second part; one end of the spring is fixed against the base, and the other end is against the side of the first part facing away from the top surface of the base; after the electromagnet is powered off, the magnetic suction part moves to the material suction position under the action of the spring.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the demagnetization flipping and blanking module further includes a mounting plate for mounting the first driving member, and a plurality of first driving members are respectively mounted on both ends of the upper surface of the mounting plate in the first direction.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, a support plate is fixedly provided at each end of the mounting plate in the first direction, and the support plate is provided with a plurality of accommodating holes for the blanking unit to pass through in the second direction; the blanking unit is connected to the accommodating holes through a bearing.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the mounting plate is slidably connected to a first slide rail, and the first slide rail extends in a vertical direction; the demagnetization flipping and unloading module also includes a second driving member connected to the mounting plate, which is used to drive the mounting plate to slide on the first slide rail.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the demagnetization flipping and blanking module also includes a lifting part and a third driving member; the lifting part is used to support the tray; the bottom of the lifting part is slidably connected to a second slide rail, and the second slide rail extends in a vertical direction; the third driving member is used to drive the lifting part to slide on the second slide rail.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the number of the blanking units is equal to the number of bases on each blanking unit.

[0016] Beneficial effects

[0017] The demagnetization flipping and unloading module provided in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of unloading units and a first driving member. The first driving member drives the unloading unit to rotate 180° to realize material picking and unloading. The plurality of unloading units are arranged at intervals in the second direction, and the plurality of bases on the unloading unit are arranged at intervals in the first direction. The structure is simple and the space utilization rate is high (the workpiece can be flipped in both the first and second directions), which can reduce costs and facilitate maintenance. For a single base, the magnetic suction member can be switched between the material suction position and the material discharge position by moving the magnetic suction member in the channel. When the unloading unit rotates, the magnetic suction member at the material suction position is used to suck the workpiece to ensure that the workpiece does not fall. After the unloading unit rotates to the unloading position, the magnetic suction member moves to the material discharge position, so that the workpiece can fall off from the base into the tray, and the workpiece can be flipped in a very small space.

[0018] With reference to the following description and the accompanying drawings, the specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principles of the present invention can be employed. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited in scope thereby.

[0019] Features described and / or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments.

[0020] It should be emphasized that the term "include / comprising" when used herein refers to the presence of features, integers, steps or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps or components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a demagnetization flipping and blanking module provided in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a blanking unit provided in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Bottom view of

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the AA surface;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The enlarged structural diagram of point B in the middle shows that the magnetic element is located at the discharge position;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The enlarged structural diagram of point B in the middle shows that the magnetic element is located at the material suction position;

[0029] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of a magnetic attraction component provided in this embodiment.

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 1. Unloading unit; 11. Base; 111. Top surface; 112. Channel; 101. First through hole; 102. Second through hole; 12. Magnetic element; 121. First part; 122. Second part; 13. Electromagnet; 14. Spring; 2. Mounting plate; 3. Support plate; 31. Receiving hole; 4. First driving element; 5. First slide rail; 6. Second slide rail; 7. Lifting part; 8. Tray; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, vertical direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only 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 efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be another element centered thereon. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be another element centered thereon. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used in this specification of the present invention are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] See also Figures 1 to 8 The embodiment of the present application provides a demagnetization flipping blanking module, comprising: a plurality of blanking units 1 and a plurality of first driving members 4 .

[0036] Among them, Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the unloading unit 1 extends along the first direction X. A plurality of unloading units 1 are spaced apart in the second direction Y. The second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X, and both the first direction X and the second direction Y are perpendicular to the vertical direction Z. The unloading unit 1 is provided with a plurality of bases 11 spaced apart in the first direction X. A channel 112 perpendicular to the first direction X is provided in the base 11, and a magnetic component 12 is provided in the channel 112. In the longitudinal direction of the channel 112, the size of the magnetic component 12 is smaller than the size of the channel 112, so that the magnetic component 12 can move in the channel 112 along the longitudinal direction of the channel 112. The magnetic component 12 moves in the channel 112 to switch between a material suction position close to the top surface 111 of the base 11 and a material discharge position away from the top surface 111 of the base 11.

[0037] The first driving member 4 is connected to the unloading unit 1 in a one-to-one correspondence, and is used to drive the unloading unit 1 to rotate 180° around an axis extending along the first direction X. The unloading unit 1 has a material taking position with the top surface 111 of the base 11 facing upward and a material unloading position with the top surface 111 of the base 11 facing downward. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, when the unloading unit 1 is in the retrieving position or the unloading position, the length of the channel 112 is in the vertical direction Z, and the top surface 111 of the base 11 is parallel to the horizontal plane. When the unloading unit 1 is in the retrieving position, the magnetic element 12 switches from the unloading position to the absorbing position; when the unloading unit 1 is in the unloading position, the magnetic element 12 switches from the absorbing position to the unloading position. At the same time in the working state, at least one unloading unit 1 is in the retrieving position and at least one is in the unloading position. This effectively utilizes time, ensures that workpieces are constantly being retrieved and unloaded, and improves turnover efficiency.

[0038] The demagnetization flipping and unloading module provided in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of unloading units 1 and a first driving member 4. The first driving member 4 drives the unloading unit 1 to rotate 180° to realize material collection and unloading. The plurality of unloading units 1 are arranged at intervals in the second direction Y, and the plurality of bases 11 on the unloading unit 1 are arranged at intervals in the first direction X. The structure is simple, the space utilization rate is high (the workpiece can be flipped in both the first direction X and the second direction Y), the cost is reduced, and maintenance is convenient. For a single base 11, the magnetic element 12 can be switched between the material suction position and the material discharge position by moving the magnetic element 12 within the channel 112. When the unloading unit 1 rotates, the magnetic element 12 at the material suction position is used to attract the workpiece to ensure that the workpiece does not fall. After the unloading unit 1 rotates to the unloading position, the magnetic element 12 moves to the material discharge position, so that the workpiece can fall off the base 11 into the tray 8, and the workpiece can be flipped in a very small space.

[0039] In this embodiment, at the same time in the working state, one of the two adjacent unloading units 1 is in the picking position and the other is in the unloading position, which can avoid interference between the adjacent unloading units 1, make rational use of space, reduce the waiting time of the module, and improve work efficiency. In this application, the working state refers to when the demagnetization flip unloading module is turned on. The state of each unloading unit 1 is consistent with the state of the unloading unit 1 set one away from it. Among the multiple unloading units 1, when some of the unloading units 1 are in the unloading position, the remaining unloading units 1 can be in the picking position, so that picking and unloading can be carried out simultaneously, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0040] like Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, the magnetic component 12 includes a first part 121 and a second part 122 that are fixedly connected, and the first part 121 is located between the top surface 111 of the base 11 and the second part 122. The diameter of the first part 121 is larger than the diameter of the second part 122, and the first part 121 can be fixedly connected to the second part 122 by fasteners such as screws. Accordingly, the channel 112 includes a first through hole 101 for accommodating the first part 121 and a second through hole 102 for accommodating the second part 122. The diameter of the first through hole 101 matches the diameter of the first part 121, and the diameter of the second through hole 102 matches the diameter of the second part 122. The length of the first through hole 101 is larger than the length of the first part 121, so as to facilitate the movement of the magnetic component 12 in the channel 112. A step surface is formed between the first through hole 101 and the second through hole 102, which can limit the side of the first part 121 away from the top surface 111 of the base 11, and the side of the first part 121 facing the top surface 111 of the base 11 is directly positioned by the top surface 111 of the base 11.

[0041] Specifically, the diameter of the first through hole 101 is substantially equal to the diameter of the first portion 121, or the diameter of the first through hole 101 is slightly larger than the diameter of the first portion 121. The diameter of the second through hole 102 is substantially equal to the diameter of the second portion 122, or the diameter of the second through hole 102 is slightly larger than the diameter of the second portion 122.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, an electromagnet 13 is provided around the second through hole 102, and the electromagnet 13 is connected to a power source. When the electromagnet 13 is energized, it generates suction force on the magnetic element 12, thereby attracting the magnetic element 12 to move to the discharge position. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown (for ease of explanation, Figure 6 and Figure 7 The spring 14 is provided in the base 11 and is sleeved outside the second portion 122. One end of the spring 14 is fixed against the base 11, and the other end is pressed against the side of the first portion 121 away from the top surface 111 of the base 11. When the magnetic element 12 is in the discharge position, the spring 14 is compressed. Figure 7 As shown, after the electromagnet 13 is powered off, it will no longer attract the magnetic element 12, the spring 14 returns to its natural state, and the magnetic element 12 moves to the material suction position under the action of the elastic force of the spring 14.

[0043] By providing the magnetic element 12, the electromagnet 13, and the spring 14, the structure is simple, but the state of the base 11 can be quickly switched, ensuring that the workpiece can be firmly fixed by the magnetic force during the flipping process of the base 11. The workpiece targeted by the demagnetization flipping and blanking module of this application must be a workpiece that can be attracted by the magnetic element 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the demagnetization flipping and blanking module also includes a mounting plate 2 for mounting a first driving member 4, and multiple first driving members 4 are respectively mounted on both ends of the upper surface of the mounting plate 2 in the first direction X to ensure uniform weight distribution on the mounting plate 2 and reasonable use of space.

[0045] Specifically, a support plate 3 is fixedly mounted at each end of the mounting plate 2 in the first direction X. The support plates 3 are positioned between the base 11 and the first drive member 4. The support plates 3 are provided with a plurality of receiving holes 31 in the second direction Y for the unloading unit 1 to pass through. The unloading unit 1 is connected to the receiving holes 31 via bearings, and the two support plates 3 stably support the unloading unit 1 on the mounting plate 2. The portion of the mounting plate 2 between the two support plates 3 is designed as a through hole to provide space for the unloading unit 1 to be flipped and for a tray 8 to accommodate the flipped workpiece.

[0046] like Figure 1As shown, the bottom of the mounting plate 2 is slidably connected to a first slide rail 5, and the first slide rail 5 extends along the vertical direction Z. The demagnetization flipping unloading module also includes a second driving member (not shown) connected to the mounting plate 2, which is used to drive the mounting plate 2 to slide on the first slide rail 5, so that the unloading unit 1 on the mounting plate 2 can be moved along the vertical direction Z to approach the upstream feeding end located above or the downstream feeding end located below. The upstream feeding end refers to a mechanism located upstream of the demagnetization flipping unloading module, which can place the workpiece before flipping on the top surface 111 of the base 11 located at the feeding position to achieve feeding. The downstream unloading end refers to the tray 8 located downstream of the demagnetization flipping unloading module. The workpiece after flipping falls off from the top surface 111 of the base 11 located at the unloading position due to gravity and falls into the tray 8 to achieve unloading.

[0047] Specifically, the demagnetization flipping and unloading module also includes a lifting part 7 and a third driving member (not shown). The lifting part 7 is used to carry the tray 8. The bottom of the lifting part 7 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 6, and the second slide rail 6 extends along the vertical direction Z. The third driving member is used to drive the lifting part 7 to slide on the second slide rail 6, so that the tray 8 can move along the vertical direction Z to approach or move away from the unloading unit 1. For the tray 8, it moves on the assembly line, and the assembly line can move along the first direction X; after the empty tray 8 moves to the bottom of the unloading unit 1, the lifting part 7 lifts the empty tray 8, and the unloading unit 1 flips the workpiece and places it on the empty tray 8; after the tray 8 is filled with the flipped workpiece, the lifting part 7 lowers the empty tray 8 to the assembly line, and the tray 8 continues to move to the next station along the assembly line.

[0048] In order to maximize work efficiency, the number of blanking units 1 is set to be equal to the number of bases 11 on each blanking unit 1, for example, 4, 5, 6, etc. Such a design can make full use of the space in the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0049] It should be noted that, in the description of this specification, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects. There is no order of precedence between the two, nor should they be understood to indicate or imply relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this specification, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0050] Any numerical value cited herein includes all values ​​of the lower and upper values ​​in increments of one unit from the lower value to the upper value, provided that there is at least a two-unit interval between any lower value and any higher value. For example, if the value of a component quantity or process variable (e.g., temperature, pressure, time, etc.) is stated to be from 1 to 90, preferably from 20 to 80, and more preferably from 30 to 70, it is intended to illustrate that values ​​such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, 30 to 32, etc. are also explicitly listed in this specification. For values ​​less than 1, one unit is appropriately considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1. These are merely examples intended to be clearly stated, and it is to be understood that all possible combinations of the values ​​listed between the minimum and maximum values ​​are explicitly stated in this specification in a similar manner.

[0051] Unless otherwise indicated, all ranges include the endpoints and all numbers between the endpoints. When used with a range, "about" or "approximately" applies to both endpoints of the range. Thus, "about 20 to 30" is intended to cover "about 20 to about 30," including at least the specified endpoints.

[0052] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. The term "consisting essentially of..." when describing a combination should include the identified elements, ingredients, components, or steps and other elements, ingredients, components, or steps that do not materially affect the basic novel characteristics of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe a combination of elements, ingredients, components, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments consisting essentially of these elements, ingredients, components, or steps. By using the term "may," it is intended to indicate that any attribute described as "may" be optional.

[0053] Multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps. The disclosure of "a" or "an" to describe an element, ingredient, part or step is not intended to exclude other elements, ingredients, parts or steps.

[0054] It should be understood that the above description is for illustration and not for limitation. Many embodiments and many applications beyond the examples provided will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of the present teachings should not be determined with reference to the above description, but rather with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. For the purpose of comprehensiveness, all articles and references, including disclosures of patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference. The omission of any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein from the foregoing claims is not intended to be a disclaimer of such subject matter, nor should it be assumed that the inventors did not consider such subject matter to be part of the disclosed inventive subject matter.

Claims

1. A demagnetization flip blanking module, characterized in that: include: A plurality of unloading units extending along a first direction, the plurality of unloading units being spaced apart in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; the unloading units being provided with a plurality of bases spaced apart in the first direction; a channel perpendicular to the first direction being provided in the base, the channel being provided with a magnetic member; the size of the magnetic member being smaller than the size of the channel in the length direction of the channel; the magnetic member being movable in the channel to switch between a material absorbing position close to a top surface of the base and a material discharging position away from the top surface of the base; A plurality of first driving members, each of the first driving members being connected to the unloading unit in a one-to-one correspondence and being used to drive the unloading unit to rotate 180° around an axis extending in a first direction; the unloading unit has a retrieving position with the top surface of the base facing upward and a unloading position with the top surface of the base facing downward; when the unloading unit is in the retrieving position, the magnetic member switches from the unloading position to the absorbing position; when the unloading unit is in the unloading position, the magnetic member switches from the absorbing position to the unloading position; at the same time in the working state, at least one unloading unit is in the retrieving position and at least one unloading unit is in the unloading position; The magnetic attraction member includes a first part and a second part that are fixedly connected; the first part is located between the top surface of the base and the second part; the diameter of the first part is larger than the diameter of the second part; the channel correspondingly includes a first through hole for accommodating the first part and a second through hole for accommodating the second part; the diameter of the first through hole matches the diameter of the first part, and the diameter of the second through hole matches the diameter of the second part; the length of the first through hole is larger than the length of the first part; an electromagnet is provided on the circumference of the second through hole, and the electromagnet is connected to a power supply; when the electromagnet is energized, it attracts the magnetic attraction member to move to the discharge position; a spring is provided in the base, and the spring is sleeved outside the second part; one end of the spring is fixedly pressed against the inside of the base, and the other end presses against the side of the first part facing away from the top surface of the base; when the electromagnet is powered off, the magnetic attraction member moves to the material suction position under the action of the spring.

2. The demagnetization flip blanking module according to claim 1, characterized in that: At the same moment in the working state, of the two adjacent unloading units, one is in the material taking position and the other is in the material unloading position.

3. The demagnetization flipping and blanking module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The demagnetization flipping and blanking module further includes a mounting plate for mounting the first driving member, and a plurality of first driving members are respectively mounted on both ends of the upper surface of the mounting plate in the first direction.

4. The demagnetization flipping and blanking module according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support plate is fixedly provided at each end of the mounting plate in the first direction. The support plate is provided with a plurality of accommodating holes for the blanking unit to pass through in the second direction. The blanking unit is connected to the accommodating holes via a bearing.

5. The demagnetization flipping and blanking module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the mounting plate is slidably connected to a first slide rail, which extends in a vertical direction; the demagnetization flipping and blanking module also includes a second driving member connected to the mounting plate, which is used to drive the mounting plate to slide on the first slide rail.

6. The demagnetization flipping and blanking module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The demagnetization flipping and blanking module also includes a lifting part and a third driving member; the lifting part is used to support the tray; the bottom of the lifting part is slidably connected to a second slide rail, and the second slide rail extends in a vertical direction; the third driving member is used to drive the lifting part to slide on the second slide rail.

7. The demagnetization flipping and blanking module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the blanking units is equal to the number of bases on each blanking unit.

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