A ring-shaped material collection system and method

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of automated equipment technology, specifically to a ring-shaped material receiving system and method. The ring-shaped material receiving system includes a ring-shaped body, a receiving assembly, and a pushing assembly. The system includes a receiving state and a transferring state. The receiving state includes a second drive unit driving a receiving unit to move between the first and second states. In the first state, the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction is spaced apart from the projection of the receiving column at the loading position along the vertical direction. In the second state, the ring-shaped body within the receiving unit is fitted onto the receiving column at the loading position, and the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction partially overlaps with the projection of the receiving column at the loading position along the vertical direction. The transferring state includes the removal of the receiving column at the current loading position and the movement of another receiving column to the loading position. This solves the problem of low efficiency in ring-shaped material receiving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated equipment technology, and more specifically, to a ring-shaped material receiving system and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the production and processing of ring-shaped objects, the completed ring-shaped objects need to be collected and stored promptly after the processing steps are finished to ensure the orderly progress of subsequent processes. In existing technologies, the collection of ring-shaped objects mainly relies on manual operation. Specifically, after the ring-shaped object processing steps are completed, operators pick up the processed ring-shaped objects one by one from the processing station and place them into designated storage boxes according to the storage space and the placement requirements of the ring-shaped objects. This direct manual transfer method completes the transition of the ring-shaped objects from the processing stage to the storage stage. This collection method does not require complex equipment; only basic picking and placing skills from the operators are needed. It has been applied to some extent in small-scale production scenarios or applications where collection efficiency requirements are not high.

[0003] However, to ensure the installation of the annular components in subsequent processes, they must be placed coaxially within the storage box. This placement requires specific limitations on the positional accuracy and orientation consistency of the annular components, meaning that the collection process can only involve manually moving and adjusting the placement of each annular component individually, making it impossible to collect and place multiple annular components simultaneously. This manual, one-by-one operation has inherent process bottlenecks. The picking, moving, and positioning of each annular component must be completed separately, resulting in a lengthy overall collection process and ultimately low collection efficiency. This problem is further amplified in mass production scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problem of low efficiency in collecting annular materials, this invention provides an annular material collecting system and method.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention discloses a material receiving system for shaped materials, the material receiving system comprising:

[0006] Circular body;

[0007] The receiving assembly includes a turntable and multiple receiving columns; the turntable rotates around its own central axis; one end of each receiving column is connected to the turntable, and the other end extends away from the turntable along the rotation axis of the turntable; the multiple receiving columns are spaced apart.

[0008] The feeding assembly includes a receiving unit and a second driving part; the receiving unit partially surrounds and forms a receiving space for receiving the annular body;

[0009] The annular material receiving system includes a receiving state and a transferring state. The receiving state includes the second driving unit driving the receiving unit to move between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction is spaced apart from the projection of the receiving column at the feeding position along the vertical direction. In the second state, the annular body inside the receiving unit is sleeved on the receiving column at the feeding position, and the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction coincides with the projection of the receiving column at the feeding position along the vertical direction.

[0010] The material transfer state includes the removal of the receiving column at the current feeding position and the movement of another receiving column to the feeding position.

[0011] In some embodiments, R1≠R2; wherein, R1 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column near the turntable and the axis of the turntable along the radial direction of the turntable, and R2 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column away from the turntable and the axis of the turntable along the radial direction of the turntable.

[0012] The turntable includes a loaded area and an unloaded area; the loaded area and the unloaded area are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the turntable; the receiving column and the annular body are spaced apart in the unloaded area; the receiving column fitted with the annular body is arranged in the loaded area; the receiving column in the loaded area always maintains H1-H2≥|R1-R2|×K; the feeding position is located in the loaded area; where 0>K>-0.3; H1 is the height of the receiving column near the top of the turntable, and H2 is the height of the receiving column away from the top of the turntable.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second state further includes the top end of the inner peripheral wall of the annular body within the receiving unit being spaced apart from the top end of the outer peripheral wall of the receiving column at the feeding position along the length direction of the receiving unit.

[0014] In some embodiments, the receiving unit includes a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall; one end of the first side wall and the second side wall are connected to the bottom wall, and the other end extends upward; the first side wall, the bottom wall, and the second side wall are sequentially connected along the axial direction of the receiving column to semi-enclose and form the receiving space.

[0015] In some embodiments, the receiving unit further includes a limiting post; one end of the limiting post is connected to the first sidewall, and the other end is connected to the second sidewall; the top surface of the bottom wall near the limiting post is lower than the top surface of the bottom wall away from the limiting post; the limiting post, the first sidewall, the bottom wall, and the second sidewall partially enclose the receiving space.

[0016] In some embodiments, the pusher assembly further includes a clearance groove; the clearance groove is recessed from the top surface of the receiving unit toward the bottom of the receiving unit;

[0017] The second state also includes the fact that part of the receiving column at the feeding position is located within the space surrounded by the clearance groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the receiving assembly further includes a first detection unit; the first detection unit is electrically connected to the second driving unit; the first detection unit is disposed adjacent to the receiving column at the feeding position.

[0019] In some embodiments, the annular material receiving system further includes a processing component; the processing component includes a processing machine and a conveying unit; the processing machine, the conveying unit, and the receiving unit are arranged sequentially; the processing machine is used to process the annular body;

[0020] The annular material receiving system also includes a feeding state; the feeding state includes the processing machine moving the processed annular body to the conveying unit, and the annular body moving through the conveying unit into the receiving space of the first state.

[0021] Secondly, this embodiment discloses a method for collecting annular materials, wherein the method is applied to any of the annular material collecting systems described in the first aspect, and the method includes:

[0022] Whether a ring-shaped body is fitted on the end of the receiving column near the turntable at the feeding position;

[0023] Based on the fact that the receiving column at the feeding position has no annular body near the turntable, the second driving unit drives the receiving unit to move from the first state to the third state; wherein, the third state includes the annular body being located inside the receiving unit, and the receiving column at the feeding position being positioned within the space surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the annular body in the receiving unit, with its projection area along its own axis.

[0024] The second drive unit drives the receiving unit to move along the axis of the receiving column toward the turntable to the second state;

[0025] The second driving unit drives the receiving unit to move down to the fourth state; wherein, the fourth state includes a spatial interval between the annular body and the receiving unit;

[0026] The receiving unit moves along the axis of the receiving column in a direction away from the turntable to the first state;

[0027] Whether a ring-shaped body is fitted on the end of the receiving column near the turntable at the feeding position;

[0028] Based on the fact that the receiving column at the feeding position has an annular body near one end of the turntable, when the receiving column at the current feeding position moves away, another receiving column moves to the feeding position.

[0029] In some embodiments, the second state further includes the top of the receiving column at the feeding position being spaced apart from the top of the inner peripheral surface of the annular body within the receiving unit along the length direction of the receiving unit.

[0030] To address the problem of low collection efficiency for ring-shaped materials, this invention has the following advantages:

[0031] The annular material collection system utilizes a rotating turntable that can rotate around its central axis and multiple spaced-apart collection columns extending away from the turntable's rotation axis. In the collection state, the annular material collection unit places the annular material onto the collection column at the loading position. In the transfer state, the collection column at the current loading position moves away, and another collection column moves to the loading position. This allows the processed annular material to be sequentially placed onto the collection columns, and one collection column can continuously collect material after another has finished. This avoids the limitations of manually moving and placing annular materials one by one in existing technologies, shortens the overall time of the annular material collection process, and ultimately solves the problem of low collection efficiency when annular materials are placed coaxially in existing technologies, effectively improving the collection efficiency of annular materials. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a ring-shaped material receiving system according to one embodiment is shown;

[0033] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the annular material receiving system in the diagram;

[0034] Figure 3 A partial first-view structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a ring-shaped material receiving system is shown;

[0035] Figure 4 A partial second-view structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a ring-shaped material receiving system is shown.

[0036] Reference numerals: 10 receiving assembly; 11 first drive unit; 12 turntable; 13 receiving column; 14 first detection unit; 15 second detection unit; 16 base; 20 pushing assembly; 21 receiving unit; 211 bottom wall; 212 first side wall; 213 second side wall; 22 limiting column; 23 clearance groove; 24 second drive unit; 30 annular body; 40 processing assembly; 41 processing machine; 42 conveying unit; 421 conveyor belt; 422 first limiting part; 423 second limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present disclosure will now be discussed with reference to several exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are discussed only to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and thus implement the present disclosure, and are not intended to imply any limitation on the scope of the disclosure.

[0038] As used herein, the term "comprising" and its variations are to be interpreted as open-ended terms meaning "including but not limited to". The term "based on" is to be interpreted as "at least partially based on". The terms "one embodiment" and "an embodiment" are to be interpreted as "at least one embodiment". The term "another embodiment" is to be interpreted as "at least one other embodiment". The terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "vertical", "horizontal", "lateral", "longitudinal", etc., indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation or being constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the above terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientations or positional relationships; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In addition, the terms "installed", "set up", "equipped with", "connected", and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are mainly used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (the specific types and structures may be the same or different), and are not used to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0039] In the collection of the annular body 30, it needs to be placed coaxially in the storage box. This placement requirement imposes specific limitations on the positional accuracy and orientation consistency of the annular body 30. In the prior art, collection is usually achieved by transferring and placing each annular body 30 into the storage box one by one. That is, the transfer, positioning and coaxial placement of each annular body 30 must be completed individually, which makes it impossible to collect multiple annular bodies 30 continuously. As a result, the overall collection process of the annular body 30 is time-consuming and inefficient.

[0040] Example 1: This example discloses a ring-shaped material receiving system, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the annular material receiving system includes an annular body 30, a receiving component 10, and a pushing component 20.

[0041] The receiving assembly 10 includes a turntable 12 and multiple receiving columns 13. The turntable 12 rotates around its central axis, driving the multiple receiving columns 13 to move sequentially to the loading position, providing power support for continuous receiving. One end of each receiving column 13 is connected to the turntable 12, and the other end extends away from the turntable 12 along its rotation axis. The multiple receiving columns 13 are spaced apart to avoid interference between them, while simultaneously enabling the separate collection of multiple batches of annular bodies 30. Through the alternating operation of the multiple receiving columns 13, continuous collection of the annular bodies 30 is achieved, thereby solving the problem of low efficiency in individual collection in the prior art and improving the collection efficiency of the annular bodies 30. Preferably, the receiving assembly 10 also includes a base 16, with the turntable 12 connected to the base 16 and the pushing assembly 20 connected to the base 16.

[0042] The feeding assembly 20 includes a receiving unit 21 and a second driving unit 24. The receiving unit 21 partially surrounds and forms a receiving space for receiving the annular body 30, which limits and constrains the annular body 30 to prevent it from shifting or falling during the transfer process, thus ensuring the stability of the annular body 30's posture. The second driving unit 24 provides power for the state switching of the receiving unit 21, ensuring that the receiving unit 21 can accurately complete the transfer and placement of the annular body 30, and providing power support for the smooth progress of the receiving operation.

[0043] The annular body 30 receiving system includes a receiving state and a transferring state. The receiving state includes the second drive unit 24 driving the receiving unit 21 to move between the first and second states. In the first state, the projection of the receiving unit 21 along the vertical direction is spaced apart from the projection of the receiving column 13 at the loading position along the vertical direction, providing space for the receiving unit 21 to receive the annular body 30 and avoiding interference with the receiving column 13. The loading position is the active space of the receiving unit 21, where the receiving unit 21 can fit the annular body 30 onto the receiving column 13 within the loading position. In the second state, the annular body 30 within the receiving unit 21 is fitted onto the receiving column 13 at the loading position, with the projection of the receiving unit 21 along the vertical direction partially coinciding with the projection of the receiving column 13 at the loading position, ensuring that the annular body 30 can be accurately fitted onto the receiving column 13, guaranteeing the accuracy of the fitting operation.

[0044] When a set number of annular bodies 30 are fitted onto the receiving column 13 at the feeding position, the annular body 30 receiving system can enter the material transfer state. The material transfer state includes rotating the turntable 12 to move the receiving column 13 at the current feeding position away, and moving another receiving column 13 to the feeding position. By moving away the receiving column 13 that has completed the fitting of the annular bodies 30 and moving the empty receiving column 13 to the feeding position, the receiving column 13 is continuously replenished, avoiding interruption of the receiving operation due to a single receiving column 13 being full, ensuring the continuity of the receiving operation, and thus improving the overall receiving efficiency.

[0045] Furthermore, R1≠R2 (i.e., R1<R2 or R1>R2); where R1 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column 13 near the turntable 12 and the axis of the turntable 12 along the radial direction of the turntable 12, and R2 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column 13 away from the turntable 12 and the axis of the turntable 12 along the radial direction of the turntable 12; this allows the receiving column 13 to tilt along the radial direction of the turntable 12, preventing the annular body 30 on the receiving column 13 from falling off the receiving column 13 during the rotation of the turntable 12.

[0046] The turntable 12 includes a loaded area and an unloaded area; the loaded area and the unloaded area are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the turntable 12; within the loaded area, the annular body 30 can be placed onto the receiving column 13, and the annular body 30 can be moved using the receiving column 13. The end of the receiving column 13 in the loaded area that is away from the turntable 12 is higher than or flush with the end that is close to the turntable 12, or the end of the receiving column 13 in the loaded area that is away from the turntable 12 is lower than the end that is close to the turntable 12 by a first predetermined distance. The relative position of the annular body 30 and the receiving column 13 along the axial direction of the receiving column 13 can be maintained (the annular body 30 will not fall off). Unloading includes the annular body 30 detaching from the receiving column 13, so that the annular body 30 is placed in a predetermined position. Unloading can be completed by external equipment, and unloading can occur within the loaded area and at the boundary between the loaded and unloaded areas. The end of the receiving column 13 in the unloaded area away from the turntable 12 is lower by a second predetermined distance than the end of the receiving column 13 in the unloaded area closer to the turntable 12, and the first predetermined distance is less than the second predetermined distance. The receiving column 13 in the unloaded area is spaced apart from the annular body 30; the receiving column 13 with the annular body 30 is set in the loaded area, and the receiving column 13 in the loaded area may or may not have the annular body 30; the receiving column 13 in the loaded area always maintains H1-H2≥|R1-R2|×K; the feeding position is located in the loaded area; where 0>K>-0.3; H1 is the height of the top of the receiving column 13 on the side closer to the turntable 12, and H2 is the height of the top of the receiving column 13 on the side away from the turntable 12. By ensuring that the end of the receiving column 13 in the loaded area away from the turntable 12 is higher than or level with the end of the receiving column 13 near the turntable 12, or that the end of the receiving column 13 in the loaded area away from the turntable 12 is lower than the end of the receiving column 13 near the turntable 12 by a first set distance, the relative position of the annular body 30 and the receiving column 13 in the axial direction can be kept stable, and the annular body 30 can be prevented from falling off (when the receiving column 13 in the loaded area is slightly tilted downward, the annular body 30 is balanced by the frictional force and the component of gravity, and the annular body 30 can still be guaranteed not to fall off).

[0047] Furthermore, the second state also includes the top of the inner peripheral wall of the annular body 30 within the receiving unit 21 being spaced apart from the top of the outer peripheral wall of the receiving column 13 at the feeding position along the length of the receiving unit 21. This creates a top gap when the receiving column 13 and the annular body 30 first come into contact. When the annular body 30 separates from the receiving unit 21, it moves downward under gravity. During this movement, the top of the receiving column 13 contacts the top of the inner peripheral wall of the annular body 30, causing the annular body 30 to swing, thereby shaking off the processing oil on the ring and achieving the effect of cleaning the annular body 30.

[0048] Furthermore, the receiving unit 21 includes a bottom wall 211, a first side wall 212, and a second side wall 213. The bottom wall 211 provides bottom support for the annular body 30, while the first side wall 212 and the second side wall 213 provide lateral restraints for the annular body 30, preventing it from shifting laterally within the receiving space. One end of the first side wall 212 and the second side wall 213 is connected to the bottom wall 211, and the other end extends upward. The first side wall 212, the bottom wall 211, and the second side wall 213 are sequentially connected along the axial direction of the receiving column 13 to form a semi-enclosed receiving space, which can accurately fit the shape of the annular body 30, ensuring the stability of the annular body 30's posture within the receiving space and laying a structural foundation for subsequent precise installation operations.

[0049] Furthermore, the receiving unit 21 also includes a limiting post 22; one end of the limiting post 22 is connected to the first side wall 212, and the other end is connected to the second side wall 213, which can axially limit the annular body 30 in the receiving space to prevent the annular body 30 from moving excessively along the length of the receiving space; the side of the top surface of the bottom wall 211 closest to the limiting post 22 is lower than the side of the top surface of the bottom wall 211 furthest from the limiting post 22, which can guide the annular body 30 to move towards the limiting post 22; the limiting post 22, the first side wall 212, the bottom wall 211, and the second side wall 213 semi-enclose and form the receiving space. Through the limiting effect of the limiting post 22 and the inclined guiding effect of the bottom wall 211, the annular body 30 can be quickly positioned in the receiving space, improving the accuracy of subsequent installation operations.

[0050] Furthermore, the feeding assembly 20 also includes a clearance groove 23; the clearance groove 23 is recessed from the top surface of the receiving unit 21 toward the bottom of the receiving unit 21, providing clearance space for the receiving column 13;

[0051] The second state also includes the fact that the receiving column 13 at part of the feeding position is located in the space surrounded by the avoidance groove 23, which can avoid structural interference between the receiving column 13 and the receiving unit 21, and ensure the smooth movement of the receiving unit 21 and the installation of the annular body 30.

[0052] Furthermore, the receiving assembly 10 also includes a first detection unit 14; the first detection unit 14 is electrically connected to the second drive unit 24, enabling the detection signal to be transmitted to the second drive unit 24 in real time; the first detection unit 14 is arranged adjacent to the receiving column 13 at the loading position. When an annular body 30 is detected at the root of the receiving column 13, it indicates that the receiving column 13 is full, the second drive unit 24 stops operating, and at the same time the turntable 12 rotates to move the next empty receiving column 13 to the loading position, realizing automatic switching of the receiving column 13 and ensuring the continuity of the receiving operation. Preferably, the receiving assembly 10 also includes a first drive unit 11, which is electrically connected to the turntable 12 to control the rotation of the turntable 12. The first detection unit 14 is electrically connected to the first drive unit 11, enabling the detection signal to be transmitted to the first drive unit 11 in real time. The receiving assembly 10 also includes a second detection unit 15; the second detection unit 15 is electrically connected to the first drive unit 11 and the second drive unit 24; the second detection unit 15 is disposed adjacent to the receiving column 13 at the unloading position. The turntable 12 can only rotate when the first detection unit 14 detects that there is an annular body 30 at the root of the receiving column 13 and the second detection unit 15 detects that there is no annular body 30 at the root of the receiving column 13.

[0053] Furthermore, the pushing assembly 20 also includes an extension, one end of which is connected to the receiving unit 21 near the turntable 12, and the other end extends towards the turntable 12. The extension can push the previously filled receiving column 13 to push the annular body 30 on the last receiving column 13 to fit together (since part of the first sidewall 212 of the pushing assembly 20 may be between the two annular bodies 30, there may be gaps between the annular bodies 30), preventing the annular body 30 from shaking too much and falling off.

[0054] Furthermore, the annular body 30 receiving system also includes a processing component 40; the processing component 40 includes a processing machine 41 and a conveying unit 42; the processing machine 41, the conveying unit 42, and the receiving unit 21 are arranged sequentially to form an orderly material transport path; the processing machine 41 is used to process the annular body 30, providing the product to be collected for the receiving operation; preferably, the conveying unit 42 includes a conveyor belt 421, a first limiting part 422, and a second limiting part 423. The first limiting part 422 is connected to the conveyor belt 421, and the second limiting part 423 is connected to the conveyor belt 421. When the annular body 30 is transported from the processing machine 41 to the conveyor belt 421, it needs to pass through the first limiting part 422 and the second limiting part 423 in sequence, and then be transported to the receiving unit 21 of the pushing component 20. Through the limiting of the first limiting part 422 and the second limiting part 423, the annular body 30 can be transported to the receiving unit 21 in an orderly manner.

[0055] The annular body 30 receiving system also includes a feeding state; the feeding state includes the processing machine 41 moving the processed annular body 30 to the conveying unit 42, and the annular body 30 being moved by the conveying unit 42 into the receiving space of the first state. Through the coordinated action of the processing machine 41 and the conveying unit 42, the feeding state precisely transfers the processed annular body 30 into the receiving space of the first state, achieving automated connection from processing to receiving of the annular body 30, and ensuring a continuous supply for the receiving operation.

[0056] Example 2: This example provides a method for collecting annular materials. This method is applied to any of the annular material collecting systems described in Example 1. The method includes steps S10 to S70, each detailed below:

[0057] In step S10, it is determined whether the receiving column 13 at the feeding position is fitted with an annular body 30 near the turntable 12, which provides a basis for judgment for subsequent actions.

[0058] In step S20, since the receiving column 13 at the feeding position has no annular body 30 at the end near the turntable 12, the second driving unit 24 drives the receiving unit 21 to move from the first state to the third state, so that the projection of the receiving column 13 falls into the inner circumferential space of the annular body 30, in preparation for the installation; wherein, the third state includes the annular body 30 being located inside the receiving unit 21, and the receiving column 13 at the feeding position being positioned within the space surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the annular body 30 in the receiving unit 21, with the projection area along its own axis.

[0059] In step S30, the second driving unit 24 drives the receiving unit 21 to move from the first state to the third state. The second driving unit 24 drives the receiving unit 21 to move along the axis of the receiving column 13 towards the turntable 12 to the second state, thereby realizing the fitting of the annular body 30.

[0060] In step S40, the second drive unit 24 drives the receiving unit 21 to move along the axis of the receiving column 13 toward the turntable 12 to the second state, and the second drive unit 24 drives the receiving unit 21 to move down to the fourth state; wherein, the fourth state includes a space interval between the annular body 30 and the receiving unit 21, so that the annular body 30 is separated from the receiving unit 21, ensuring that the annular body 30 remains stably on the receiving column 13;

[0061] In step S50, the receiving unit 21 is driven to move down to the fourth state based on the second driving part 24. The receiving unit 21 moves along the axis of the receiving column 13 away from the turntable 12 to the first state, and the annular body 30 is fitted onto the receiving column 13.

[0062] In step S60, based on the first state where the receiving unit 21 moves away from the turntable 12 along the axis of the receiving column 13, it is determined whether the receiving column 13 at the feeding position is fitted with an annular body 30 near the turntable 12.

[0063] In step S70, based on the presence of annular bodies 30 near the turntable 12 at the end of the receiving column 13 at the feeding position, it can be determined that the receiving column 13 is full of annular bodies 30. The receiving column 13 at the current feeding position is moved away, and another receiving column 13 moves to the feeding position. When annular bodies 30 are detected on the receiving column 13, the current receiving column 13 is moved away and a new receiving column 13 is moved in, thus achieving continuous material collection. Through the alternating operation of multiple receiving columns 13, the continuous collection of annular bodies 30 is achieved, thereby solving the problem of low efficiency in collecting one by one in the prior art and achieving the effect of improving the collection efficiency of annular bodies 30.

[0064] Furthermore, the second state also includes the top of the receiving column 13 at the feeding position being spaced apart from the top of the inner circumferential surface of the annular body 30 within the receiving unit 21 along the length of the receiving unit 21. This creates a top gap when the receiving column 13 and the annular body 30 first come into contact. When the annular body 30 separates from the receiving unit 21, it moves downward under the influence of gravity. During this movement, the top of the receiving column 13 contacts the top of the inner circumferential wall of the annular body 30, causing the annular body 30 to swing, thereby shaking off the processing oil on the ring and achieving the effect of cleaning the annular body 30.

[0065] Those skilled in the art will understand that the above embodiments are specific examples of implementing this disclosure, and in practical applications, various changes can be made in form and detail without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A ring-shaped material receiving system, characterized in that, The annular material receiving system includes: Circular body; The receiving assembly includes a turntable and multiple receiving columns; the turntable rotates around its own central axis; one end of each receiving column is connected to the turntable, and the other end extends away from the turntable along the rotation axis of the turntable; the multiple receiving columns are spaced apart. The feeding assembly includes a receiving unit and a second driving part; the receiving unit partially surrounds and forms a receiving space for receiving the annular body; The annular material receiving system includes a receiving state and a transferring state. The receiving state includes the second driving unit driving the receiving unit to move between the first state and the second state. In the first state, the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction is spaced apart from the projection of the receiving column at the feeding position along the vertical direction. In the second state, the annular body inside the receiving unit is sleeved on the receiving column at the feeding position, and the projection of the receiving unit along the vertical direction coincides with the projection of the receiving column at the feeding position along the vertical direction. The material transfer state includes the removal of the receiving column at the current loading position and the movement of another receiving column to the loading position; R1≠R2; where R1 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column near the turntable and the axis of the turntable along the radial direction of the turntable, and R2 is the maximum distance between the end of the receiving column away from the turntable and the axis of the turntable along the radial direction of the turntable. The turntable includes a loaded area and an unloaded area; the loaded area and the unloaded area are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the turntable; the receiving column and the annular body are spaced apart in the unloaded area; the receiving column fitted with the annular body is arranged in the loaded area; the receiving column in the loaded area always maintains H1-H2≥|R1-R2|×K; the feeding position is located in the loaded area; where 0>K>-0.3; H1 is the height of the receiving column near the top of the turntable, and H2 is the height of the receiving column away from the top of the turntable.

2. The annular material receiving system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second state also includes the top of the inner peripheral wall of the annular body in the receiving unit being spaced apart from the top of the outer peripheral wall of the receiving column at the feeding position along the length direction of the receiving unit.

3. The annular material receiving system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving unit includes a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall; one end of the first side wall and the second side wall are connected to the bottom wall, and the other end extends upward; the first side wall, the bottom wall, and the second side wall are sequentially connected along the axial direction of the receiving column to semi-enclose and form the receiving space.

4. The annular material receiving system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The accommodating unit further includes a limiting post; one end of the limiting post is connected to the first side wall, and the other end is connected to the second side wall; the top surface of the bottom wall near the limiting post is lower than the top surface of the bottom wall away from the limiting post; the limiting post, the first side wall, the bottom wall, and the second side wall partially enclose and form the accommodating space.

5. The annular material receiving system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding assembly also includes a clearance groove; the clearance groove is recessed from the top surface of the receiving unit toward the bottom of the receiving unit; The second state also includes the fact that part of the receiving column at the feeding position is located within the space surrounded by the clearance groove.

6. The annular material receiving system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving assembly further includes a first detection unit; the first detection unit is electrically connected to the second drive unit; the first detection unit is disposed adjacent to the receiving column at the feeding position.

7. The annular material receiving system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The annular material receiving system further includes a processing component; the processing component includes a processing machine and a conveying unit; the processing machine, the conveying unit, and the receiving unit are arranged in sequence; the processing machine is used to process the annular body; The annular material receiving system also includes a feeding state; the feeding state includes the processing machine moving the processed annular body to the conveying unit, and the annular body moving through the conveying unit into the receiving space of the first state.

8. A method for collecting annular materials, characterized in that, The annular material collection method is applied to an annular material collection system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and the annular material collection method includes: Whether the receiving column at the feeding position is fitted with an annular body near the turntable; Based on the fact that the receiving column at the feeding position has no annular body near the turntable, the second driving unit drives the receiving unit to move from the first state to the third state; wherein, the third state includes the annular body being located inside the receiving unit, and the receiving column at the feeding position being positioned within the space surrounded by the inner circumferential surface of the annular body in the receiving unit, with its projection area along its own axis. The second drive unit drives the receiving unit to move along the axis of the receiving column toward the turntable to the second state; The second driving unit drives the receiving unit to move down to the fourth state; wherein, the fourth state includes a spatial interval between the annular body and the receiving unit; The receiving unit moves along the axis of the receiving column in a direction away from the turntable to the first state; Whether a ring-shaped body is fitted on the end of the receiving column near the turntable at the feeding position; Based on the fact that the receiving column at the feeding position has an annular body near one end of the turntable, when the receiving column at the current feeding position moves away, another receiving column moves to the feeding position.

9. A method for collecting annular materials according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second state also includes the top of the receiving column at the feeding position and the top of the inner peripheral surface of the annular body inside the receiving unit being spaced apart along the length direction of the receiving unit.

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