Feeding device, feeding system and control method of feeding system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of product machining, and particularly discloses a feeding device which comprises a supporting body. The material storage part is arranged on the supporting main body, a plurality of rows of first material storage grooves used for containing first materials are formed in the material storage part, and each row is provided with a first preset number of first material storage grooves; the shielding piece is movably arranged on the supporting main body, and the shielding piece is located above the material storage piece to shield the first material storage groove; and the driving part is arranged on the supporting main body, is connected with the shielding part and is used for driving the shielding part to move relative to the supporting main body so as to expose the first storage tanks in each row in sequence. The invention further discloses a feeding system and a control method thereof. According to the feeding device, the feeding system and the control method of the feeding system, in the assembling process of the first materials, the assembling condition of the first materials can be visually seen, namely whether neglected loading or excessive loading occurs or not, deliberate counting in the assembling process is not needed, operation errors are reduced, and the stability of product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of product processing technology, and more specifically, to a feeding device, a feeding system and a control method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] In the current consumer electronics manufacturing industry, screws are frequently used to fasten and fix components in place. Washers are typically placed before screwing in the screws. Because workers often need to fasten a large number of screws and washers at once, situations frequently occur where screws are missed, or too many or too few washers are used. In other words, materials that need to be retrieved multiple times are prone to being missed or overused during product processing. Furthermore, confusion can easily arise when retrieving various materials, making the material handling process quite complex.

[0003] In summary, how to effectively solve the problem of easy mishandling of materials during large-scale production, which affects product quality, is a problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a feeding device, a feeding system and a control method thereof, so as to facilitate employee operation during the production process and ensure the stability of product quality during production.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A feeding device, comprising:

[0007] Supporting entity;

[0008] A storage component is provided on the supporting body. The storage component is provided with multiple rows of first storage troughs for placing the first material, and each row is provided with a first preset number of first storage troughs.

[0009] A shielding member is movably disposed on the supporting body, and the shielding member is located above the storage member to shield the first storage trough;

[0010] A driving component is disposed on the support body and connected to the shielding member, for driving the shielding member to move relative to the support body so as to sequentially expose each column of the first storage tank.

[0011] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the blocking member is provided with a first clearance hole, so that when the blocking member moves, each column of the first storage tank is exposed sequentially through the first clearance hole.

[0012] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the interval between each pair of adjacent columns of the first storage tanks is the same, and each time the shielding member moves a preset stroke, the first storage tanks of each column are exposed through the first clearance hole in sequence.

[0013] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the first preset quantity is the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part.

[0014] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the storage component is further provided with multiple rows of second storage troughs for placing the second material, and each row is provided with a second preset number of second storage troughs. The shielding component is provided with a second clearance hole, and when the shielding component exposes each row of the first storage troughs in sequence, the second clearance hole can expose each row of the second storage troughs in sequence.

[0015] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the storage component is provided with a first storage area and a second storage area along the moving direction of the blocking component. The first storage area is provided with multiple rows of first storage troughs, and the second storage area is provided with multiple rows of second storage troughs. The spacing between each row of first storage troughs and the spacing between each row of second storage troughs are equal. When the blocking component exposes the first row of first storage troughs, the second clearance hole exposes the first row of second storage troughs.

[0016] Optionally, the above-mentioned feeding device further includes:

[0017] A reset button is located on the supporting body;

[0018] A controller is connected to the drive component and the reset button respectively. The controller is used to control the drive component to move the blocking member to expose the first column of the first storage tank when the reset button is triggered.

[0019] Optionally, in the above-mentioned feeding device, the feeding device further includes a controller, which is connected to a sensor provided on the tooling for mounting parts, and is used to control the driving component to move the blocking component to expose the next row of the first storage tank when N parts are replaced on the tooling, wherein N is a positive integer not less than 1.

[0020] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a feeding system, which includes any of the above-described feeding devices.

[0021] The present invention also provides a control method for a feeding system, used in the feeding system described above, the control method comprising:

[0022] Receive reset information;

[0023] Control the drive component to move the shielding member to expose the first column of the first storage tank;

[0024] The system receives information about whether there are any parts on the tooling, and controls the drive component to move when N parts are replaced on the tooling, so as to move the blocking component to expose the next column of the first storage tank, until the blocking component moves to expose the last column of the first storage tank, where N is a positive integer not less than 1;

[0025] The drive component is controlled to move so that the blocking component exposes the entire storage component, and an alarm is output.

[0026] By applying the feeding device, feeding system, and control method provided by this invention, the first material can be pre-placed in the first storage trough of the storage component. During product processing, operators or robotic arms can retrieve the first material from the first storage trough for assembly into parts, making operation convenient. Furthermore, the movement of the shielding component can sequentially expose each row of the first storage troughs, thus allowing for a direct view of the first material assembly process, identifying whether any material is missing or over-assembled. This eliminates the need for manual counting during assembly, reducing operational errors and improving product quality stability. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. 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 creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the feeding device;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of a feeding device;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a top view schematic diagram of another type of feeding device;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the corresponding blocking component moving to another state;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding system according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure label:

[0035] 100 - Feeding device; 200 - Tooling; 210 - Sensor;

[0036] 110-Support body; 120-Storage component; 121-First storage trough; 122-Second storage trough; 123-First storage area; 124-Second storage area; 130-Shielding component; 131-First clearance hole; 132-Second clearance hole; 140-Drive component; 141-Servo controller; 150-Reset button; 160-Controller; 170-Power button; 180-Top cover; 111-Positioning component; 190-Belt drive assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0037] This invention discloses a feeding device, a feeding system and its control method, which simplifies the material handling and placement, facilitates material assembly during production, and ensures the stability of product quality.

[0038] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] The feeding device provided in this application is applicable to, but not limited to, screw fastening. In developing this invention, the inventors discovered that screw fastening in conventional large-scale production is cumbersome due to the need to repeatedly pick up and remove screws and washers, and continuous operation is prone to errors. To at least partially solve the aforementioned defects, this application provides a feeding device that, by laying the material flat and combining it with a shielding component, sequentially and partially exposes the material.

[0040] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1-2The feeding device provided in this application includes a support body 110, a storage component 120, a blocking component 130, and a driving component 140. The storage component 120 is disposed on the support body 110 and has multiple rows of first storage troughs 121 for placing first materials, with each row having a first preset number of first storage troughs 121. The size of the first preset number can be set as needed, but it is not less than one. When each row has multiple first storage troughs 121, the first materials placed in the multiple first storage troughs 121 can be the same or different. The shape of the first storage troughs 121 can be set as needed, and is not specifically limited here. The blocking component 130 is movably disposed on the support body 110, and is located above the storage component 120 to block the first storage troughs 121. Specifically, the blocking component 130 can cover all the first storage troughs 121, and its movement can sequentially expose each row of first storage troughs 121. It is understood that the blocking member 130 should not affect the placement of the first material in the first storage tank 121. That is, when each first material is placed in the first storage tank 121, the blocking member 130 can expose a single row of first materials and block the remaining first materials. The driving member 140 is disposed on the support body 110 and is connected to the blocking member 130. The driving member 140 is used to drive the blocking member 130 to move relative to the support body 110 to expose each row of first storage tanks 121 in sequence. The driving member 140 can be directly connected to the blocking member 130 or indirectly connected to the blocking member 130 through a transmission member. It should be noted that the sequential exposure of each row of first storage tanks 121 here includes the sequential exposure of each row of first storage tanks 121 individually as the blocking member 130 moves, such as exposing the first row of first storage tanks 121, the second row of first storage tanks 121, and so on, so as to facilitate the retrieval of the first material from the corresponding row of first storage tanks 121. As needed, this also includes sequentially exposing the first column, the first two columns, the first three columns, and so on, of the first storage tank 121. For example, the first column of first storage tank 121 is exposed first, and after the first material is taken out, the second column of first storage tank 121 is also exposed. That is, the first two columns of first storage tank 121 are exposed to facilitate the removal of the first material from the second column of first storage tank 121, and so on, until the last column of first storage tank 121 is exposed, at which point all the first material can be taken out. It is understood that the arrangement of a single column of first storage tank 121 is not limited to a straight line; it can also be arranged along a curve or other irregular patterns, as long as the blocking member 130 is set accordingly to allow each column to be exposed one by one.

[0041] By using the feeding device provided by this invention, the first material can be pre-placed in the first storage tank 121 of the storage component 120. During product processing, the operator or robot can take the first material from the first storage tank 121 to assemble it into the part, which is convenient to operate. Moreover, the movement of the shielding component 130 can sequentially expose each row of first storage tanks 121, so during the assembly of the first material, the assembly status of the first material can be seen intuitively, i.e., whether there is any omission or overfilling, without having to count during the assembly process, reducing operational errors and improving the stability of product quality.

[0042] In some embodiments, the blocking member 130 is slidably disposed on the support body 110, and the sliding direction is along the distribution direction of each column of first storage tanks 121. The blocking member 130 slides to different extension lengths to expose the corresponding columns of first storage tanks 121. In other embodiments, the blocking member 130 is rotatably disposed on the support body 110, and the columns of first storage tanks 121 are distributed circumferentially. The blocking member 130 rotates to different angles to expose the columns of first storage tanks 121.

[0043] In some embodiments, the shielding member 130 is provided with a first clearance hole 131, so that when the shielding member 130 is moved, each row of first storage tanks 121 is sequentially exposed through the first clearance hole 131. That is, the shape and size of the first clearance hole 131 are set according to the shape and size occupied by each row of first storage tanks 121, so that each row of first storage tanks 121 can be individually exposed through the first clearance hole 131, thereby facilitating the operator or robot to pick up the first material and providing a visual indication of the assembly status of a single row of first materials. The first clearance hole 131 can be shaped as follows: Figure 3 The hole shown, which is closed on all sides, can also be presented as... Figure 4 One end of the shield 130 is connected to an open hole at the front end of the shield 130. Specifically, the number of first storage troughs 121 in each row is the same. In other embodiments, the first clearance hole 131 may not be provided, and the front edge of the shield 130 may be used to provide an indication function, that is, the first material may be taken out from a row of first storage troughs 121 along the front edge of the shield 130.

[0044] In some embodiments, the interval between any two adjacent rows of first storage tanks 121 is the same. Each time the blocking member 130 moves a preset distance, each row of first storage tanks 121 is exposed sequentially through the first clearance hole 131. By uniformly arranging each row of first storage tanks 121 along the movement direction of the blocking member 130, the blocking member 130 can move the same preset distance each time, thus exposing the next row of first storage tanks 121, facilitating control. When the blocking member 130 is slidably mounted on the support body 110, each row of first storage tanks 121 is exposed sequentially through the first clearance hole 131 every time the blocking member 130 slides a preset distance; when the blocking member 130 is rotatably mounted on the support body 110, each row of first storage tanks 121 is exposed sequentially through the first clearance hole 131 every time the blocking member 130 rotates a preset angle.

[0045] In some embodiments, the first preset quantity is the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part. That is, the number of first storage tanks 121 in a single row is exactly the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part. After the driving component 140 moves the blocking component 130 to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121, the operator or robot can retrieve the first material from that row of first storage tanks 121. This is convenient, and after multiple parts are assembled, by observing whether there is first material in each row of first storage tanks 121 on the storage component 120, it can be determined whether the assembly of the first material on the part has been omitted. In other embodiments, the first preset quantity can also be set to the total amount of the first material required to install on an integer number of parts. Alternatively, when the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part is large and a single row is difficult to arrange, the first preset quantity can be set to half the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part, etc.

[0046] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The storage component 120 is further provided with multiple rows of second storage troughs 122 for placing a second material, and each row has a second preset number of second storage troughs 122. The blocking component 130 is provided with second clearance holes 132, and when the blocking component 130 exposes each row of first storage troughs 121 in sequence, the corresponding rows of second storage troughs 122 can be exposed in sequence through the second clearance holes 132. The second storage troughs 122 are provided to place a second material, which is different from the first material. The size of the second preset number can be set as needed, and it is not less than one. The second preset number can be the same as or different from the first preset number. The shape of the second storage troughs 122 can be set as needed, and is not specifically limited here. The shape of the second clearance holes 132 is set according to the shape and size occupied by each row of second storage troughs 122, so that each row of second storage troughs 122 can be exposed individually through the second clearance holes 132. With the movement of the blocking component 130, the corresponding rows of first storage troughs 121 and second storage troughs 122 can be exposed in sequence. For example, when the first column of first storage troughs 121 is exposed, the first column of second storage troughs 122 is exposed through the second clearance hole 132. When the blocking member 130 moves to the point where the second column of first storage troughs 121 is exposed, the second column of second storage troughs 122 is exposed through the second clearance hole 132, and so on until the last column of first storage troughs 121 is exposed, and the last column of second storage troughs 122 is exposed through the second clearance hole 132. In this embodiment, multiple materials can be placed on the storage component 120. For example, the first material can be a screw, and the second material can be a washer. When tightening the screw, both the washer and the screw are taken from one storage component 120. The entire material handling operation is simple, reducing the complicated process of taking materials one by one in the traditional way, and reducing the unnecessary actions of employees taking multiple materials during continuous operation, greatly improving the efficiency of employees tightening screws. In addition, the first material and the second material can also be different screws or other different materials, which can realize the separate feeding of different screws and reduce confusion. It is suitable for the simultaneous assembly of multiple materials in large quantities, and can reduce the occurrence of material errors.

[0047] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5The storage unit 120 has a first storage area 123 and a second storage area 124 along the movement direction of the blocking member 130. The first storage area 123 has multiple rows of first storage troughs 121, and the second storage area 124 has multiple rows of second storage troughs 122. The spacing between each row of first storage troughs 121 and the spacing between each row of second storage troughs 122 are equal. When the blocking member 130 exposes the first row of first storage troughs 121, the second clearance hole 132 exposes the first row of second storage troughs 122. Thus, each time the blocking member 130 moves the aforementioned spacing, the corresponding second row of first storage troughs 121 and second storage troughs 122 can be exposed sequentially, followed by the third row of first storage troughs 121 and second storage troughs 122, and so on. The first material and the second material are arranged in separate sections, which facilitates the pre-loading of the first material and the second material onto the storage unit 120 respectively. Furthermore, as the blocking member 130 moves, each column of first material and each column of second material are sequentially exposed, the interval between the first material and the second material is relatively large, making them easy to distinguish. In other embodiments, each column of first storage tank 121 and second storage tank 122 can also be arranged at intervals, and the spacing between each column of first storage tank 121 and each column of second storage tank 122 is equal. Then, the corresponding first clearance hole 131 and second clearance hole 132 are arranged adjacently and used to expose adjacent columns of first storage tank 121 and second storage tank 122.

[0048] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The feeding device also includes a reset button 150 and a controller 160. The reset button 150 is located on the support body 110. The controller 160 is connected to both the drive component 140 and the reset button 150. When the reset button 150 is triggered, the controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move the blocking member 130 to expose the first column of the first storage tank 121. Specifically, the reset button 150 can be a button; when the user presses it, the reset button 150 is triggered, and the controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move according to the received trigger information, thereby resetting the blocking member 130 to expose the first column of the first storage tank 121. By setting a reset button 150, after the first material in the storage container 120 is used up, a new storage container 120 filled with material can be replaced, or the storage container 120 can be refilled with material. By applying the reset button 150, the blocking component 130 can be reset with one click. During material assembly, the first material can be taken from the exposed first column of first storage slots 121, further simplifying the operation. When the storage container 120 has a second storage slot 122, the aforementioned material includes both the first and second materials. Correspondingly, when the reset button 150 is triggered, the controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move the blocking component 130 to expose the first column of first storage slots 121, while the second clearance hole 132 exposes the first column of second storage slots 122. Specifically, the controller 160 can be a PLC controller.

[0049] In some embodiments, the feeding device further includes an alarm device connected to the controller 160. The alarm device is used to output an alarm prompt when the blocking member 130 moves to expose the entire storage container 120. When the blocking member 130 sequentially exposes each row of first storage troughs 121 until the last row of first storage troughs 121 is exposed, all the first materials in the first storage troughs 121 should have been removed. Therefore, when the blocking member 130 moves to expose the entire storage container 120, an alarm prompt is output to remind relevant personnel to replace the storage container 120 with a new one filled with materials or to refill the storage container 120 with materials.

[0050] In some embodiments, the feeding device further includes a controller 160, which is connected to a sensor 210 disposed on the tooling 200 for mounting parts. The controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move the blocking component 130 to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121 when N parts are replaced on the tooling 200, where N is a positive integer not less than 1. It is understood that the controller 160 in this embodiment can be shared with the controller 160 in the above embodiments, that is, the two can be the same controller 160. By connecting the controller 160 to the sensor 210 on the tooling 200, the sensor 210 can detect whether there are parts placed on the tooling 200. According to the detection of the sensor 210, when N parts are replaced on the tooling 200, the blocking component 130 moves to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121, and the number of each row of first storage tanks 121 is the total amount of the first material required to assemble N parts. As configured above, when assembling multiple parts, the blocking member 130 can automatically move to expose the corresponding first storage trough 121. When a second storage trough 122 is provided, the second storage trough 122 and the first storage trough 121 are exposed accordingly. This configuration enables the tooling 200 and the feeding device 100 to work together, achieving automatic feeding and simplifying operation. Taking N=1 as an example, when an employee places a part on the tooling 200, the sensor 210 senses it and sends information to the controller 160. The controller 160 then controls the drive component 140 to move the blocking member 130 to expose the next column of first storage troughs 121. Taking N=2 as an example, when an employee places a part on fixture 200, sensor 210 senses it and sends information to controller 160. After the part is assembled, the employee removes the part and places the next part on fixture 200. Sensor 210 senses it and sends information to controller 160. Controller 160 obtains that two parts have been replaced on fixture 200, so it controls the drive component 140 to move the blocking component 130 to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121.

[0051] In some embodiments, the driving component 140 may be a motor, specifically a servo motor, and the servo motor's operation may be controlled by a servo controller 141. The motor and the blocking component 130 may be connected via a gear set, belt drive assembly 190, etc., to drive the blocking component 130 to slide linearly or rotate. Using a motor allows for precise control of the movement stroke of the blocking component 130. In other embodiments, the driving component 140 may also be a telescopic lever, driving the blocking component 130 to move linearly, or driving the blocking component 130 to rotate via a linkage assembly.

[0052] In some embodiments, the support body 110 is a housing, and the drive component 140, etc., can be disposed inside the housing, which can protect the internal components. Further, a positioning member 111 is provided inside the housing, and the positioning member 111 has a positioning groove for positioning and supporting the storage component 120. In other embodiments, the support body 110 can also adopt a support frame, support platform, or other structure. In some embodiments, the storage component 120 is a storage tray.

[0053] In some embodiments, the support body 110 is provided with a power button 170, which is connected to the controller 160 and serves as the main control switch for the feeding device to turn the feeding device on or off.

[0054] In some embodiments, the support body 110 is provided with an upper cover 180, which is located above the shield 130 to provide protection.

[0055] Based on the feeding device provided in the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a feeding system, which includes any one of the feeding devices in the above embodiments. Since this feeding system uses the feeding device in the above embodiments, the beneficial effects of this feeding system can be found in the above embodiments.

[0056] The present invention also provides a control method for a feeding system, for any of the above-mentioned feeding systems, the control method comprising the following steps:

[0057] S1: Receive reset information;

[0058] S2: Control the drive component 140 to move the shielding component 130 to expose the first column of the first storage tank 121;

[0059] S3: Receive information on whether there are parts on the tooling 200, and when N parts are replaced on the tooling 200, control the drive component 140 to move the blocking component 130 to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121, until the blocking component 130 moves to expose the last row of first storage tanks 121, where N is a positive integer not less than 1.

[0060] S3: Control the drive component 140 to move the shield 130 to expose the entire storage component 120 and output an alarm prompt.

[0061] When multiple parts are assembled, the shielding member 130 can be controlled to move automatically to expose the first storage tank 121 of the corresponding column. When a second storage tank 122 is provided, the second storage tank 122 and the first storage tank 121 of the corresponding column are exposed at the same time.

[0062] Taking N=1 as an example, after receiving the reset information from the reset button 150, the controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move so that the blocking component 130 is reset to the initial position, that is, the first column of the first storage tank 121 is exposed to complete the assembly of the first part on the tooling 200. Then the employee removes the part and places the second part on the tooling 200. After sensing the second part, the sensor 210 sends information to the controller 160. The controller 160 obtains that one part has been replaced on the tooling 200, so it controls the drive component 140 to move so that the blocking component 130 moves to expose the next column of the first storage tank 121 to complete the assembly of the next part.

[0063] Taking N=2 as an example, after receiving the reset information from the reset button 150, the controller 160 controls the drive component 140 to move so that the blocking component 130 is reset to the initial position, that is, the first column of the first storage tank 121 is exposed to complete the assembly of the first part on the tooling 200. Then the employee removes the part and places the second part on the tooling 200. The sensor 210 senses this and sends information to the controller 160. After the second part is assembled, the employee removes the part and places the third part on the tooling 200. The sensor 210 senses this and sends information to the controller 160. The controller 160 obtains that two parts have been replaced on the tooling 200, so it controls the drive component 140 to move so that the blocking component 130 moves to expose the next column of the first storage tank 121. When the fifth part is placed on the fixture 200, the controller 160 obtains that two more parts have been replaced on the fixture 200, and thus controls the drive unit 140 to move the blocking member 130 to expose the next row of first storage tanks 121.

[0064] This process continues until the blocking component 130 moves to expose the last row of first storage tanks 121, at which point the corresponding parts can be assembled. The control drive component 140 actuates to move the blocking component 130, exposing the entire storage unit 120 and outputting an alarm. This reminds relevant personnel to replace the storage unit 120 with a new one filled with material or to refill the storage unit 120 with material. Then, the reset button 150 can be triggered to repeat the above steps.

[0065] By applying the control method of the feeding system provided by this invention, the first material can be pre-placed in the first storage tank 121 of the storage component 120. During product processing, operators or robotic arms can retrieve the first material from the first storage tank 121 for assembly into parts, making operation convenient. Furthermore, the movement of the shielding component 130 sequentially exposes each row of the first storage tanks 121, allowing for a direct visual inspection of the first material assembly process, identifying whether any materials are missing or over-assembled. This eliminates the need for manual counting during assembly, reducing operational errors and improving product quality stability. Simultaneously, automatic material feeding is achieved, minimizing the possibility of human error and ensuring continuous operation for each production shift.

[0066] For ease of explanation, the following example uses the feeding device for fastening screws. The first material is a screw, and the second material is a washer. The cover 130 has six rows of first storage slots 121 and six rows of second storage slots 122. Each row of first storage slots 121 has eight first storage slots, and each row of second storage slots 122 has eight second storage slots. During operation, after the screw and washer are placed in the storage unit 120, the reset button 150 is triggered. The cover 130 returns to its original position under the drive of the drive component 140, covering the entire storage unit 120, leaving only the first row of washers and the first row of screws exposed. When working, the employee needs to remove the washers and screws sequentially from the first row to the last row, specifically from left to right, until all the washers and screws in the last row have been removed. Specifically, after setting the parameters, the first part is assembled and removed. The next part is placed on fixture 200 and comes into contact with sensor 210 on fixture 200. Controller 160 then controls the blocking component 130 to automatically move backward one grid, exposing the next row of 8 screws and 8 washers. After 8 locking cycles, the locking action of one part is complete. Controller 160 then automatically controls the blocking component 130 to continue moving backward one grid, exposing the next row of 8 screws and 8 washers.

[0067] After the six parts are assembled, the washers and screws on one of the storage parts 120 are used up, the cover part 130 is fully opened, and the alarm device, such as a buzzer, will output an alarm. If a 3-second alarm sound is emitted, it prompts to replace the new storage part 120. After the storage part 120 is replaced, the reset button 150 is triggered again, and the cover part 130 automatically returns to its original position.

[0068] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0069] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: Supporting main body (110); A storage component (120) is provided on the support body (110). The storage component (120) is provided with multiple rows of first storage troughs (121) for placing the first material, and each row is provided with a first preset number of first storage troughs (121). A shielding member (130) is movably disposed on the supporting body (110), and the shielding member (130) is located above the storage member (120) to shield the first storage trough (121); A drive component (140) is disposed on the support body (110). The drive component (140) is connected to the shield (130) and is used to drive the shield (130) to move relative to the support body (110) to sequentially expose each row of the first storage tanks (121).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shielding member (130) is provided with a first clearance hole (131) so that when the shielding member (130) moves, each of the first storage tanks (121) is exposed sequentially through the first clearance hole (131).

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spacing between each pair of adjacent first storage tanks (121) is the same. When the shielding member (130) moves a preset distance, each pair of first storage tanks (121) is exposed through the first clearance hole (131) in sequence.

4. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first preset quantity is the quantity of the first material required to install on a single part.

5. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The storage component (120) is also provided with multiple rows of second storage troughs (122) for placing the second material, and each row is provided with a second preset number of second storage troughs (122). The shielding component (130) is provided with second clearance holes (132), and when the shielding component (130) exposes each row of the first storage troughs (121) in sequence, the second clearance holes (132) can expose each row of the second storage troughs (122) in sequence.

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage component (120) is provided with a first storage area (123) and a second storage area (124) along the movement direction of the shielding component (130). The first storage area (123) is provided with multiple rows of first storage troughs (121), and the second storage area (124) is provided with multiple rows of second storage troughs (122). The spacing between each row of first storage troughs (121) and the spacing between each row of second storage troughs (122) are equal. When the shielding component (130) exposes the first row of first storage troughs (121), the second clearance hole (132) exposes the first row of second storage troughs (122).

7. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The feeding device further includes: A reset button (150) is provided on the support body (110); A controller (160) is connected to the drive component (140) and the reset button (150) respectively. The controller (160) is used to control the drive component (140) to move the shield (130) to expose the first column of the first storage tank (121) when the reset button (150) is triggered.

8. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The feeding device further includes a controller (160), which is connected to a sensor (210) provided on a tooling (200) for mounting parts. The controller (160) controls the drive component (140) to move the blocking component (130) to expose the next row of the first storage tanks (121) when N parts are replaced on the tooling (200), where N is a positive integer not less than 1.

9. A feeding system, characterized in that, It includes a tooling (200) for mounting workpieces and a feeding device (100) as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. A control method for a feeding system, characterized in that, For the feeding system as described in claim 9, the control method includes: Receive reset information; Control the drive component to move the shielding member to expose the first column of the first storage tank; The system receives information about whether there are any parts on the tooling, and controls the drive component to move when N parts are replaced on the tooling, so as to move the blocking component to expose the next column of the first storage tank, until the blocking component moves to expose the last column of the first storage tank, where N is a positive integer not less than 1; The drive component is controlled to move so that the blocking component exposes the entire storage component, and an alarm is output.

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