Multifunctional feeding machine

By designing a multi-functional feeding machine and adopting a material sorting, conveying and transfer mechanism, the equipment has been miniaturized and multiple feeding methods have been achieved, solving the problems of single function and excessive size of existing feeding machines and improving the level of factory automation.

CN121493574APending Publication Date: 2026-02-10SHENZHEN AXXON AUTOMATION
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Application Number
CN202511762683.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-11-27
Publication Date
2026-02-10

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic feeding machines have limited functionality and are too large, failing to meet customers' demands for miniaturized equipment and multiple feeding methods, and also unable to be used in both silos and production lines.

Method used

Design a multi-functional feeding machine that uses a material distribution mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a transfer mechanism and a collection mechanism within the frame. It can feed a variety of products through multiple conveying directions and transfer methods, and the layout of the hopper is changed to stacking vertically to make full use of the Z-axis space.

Benefits of technology

It achieves miniaturization of equipment, can be used in both silos and production lines, improves the level of factory automation, and can realize multiple feeding methods to meet customer needs.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the field of production and manufacturing, and discloses a multifunctional feeding machine which comprises a rack, a material distributing mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, a first transferring mechanism, a second transferring mechanism and a collecting mechanism, the second conveying mechanism is arranged on the upper side of the first conveying mechanism, the first transferring mechanism is arranged on one side of the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism, the second transferring mechanism is arranged on the side edge of the first transferring mechanism, and the third conveying mechanism is located at one end of the second transferring mechanism. The material distributing mechanism is arranged on the upper side of the second conveying mechanism, the collecting mechanism is located at the discharging end of the second conveying mechanism, products are transferred to the second transferring mechanism through the third conveying mechanism, and the products on the second transferring mechanism are transferred and put into a tray on the first transferring mechanism through the material distributing mechanism; the second conveying mechanism is used for transferring the trays loaded with the materials to the collecting mechanism; according to the scheme, the structure is simple, and feeding of various products in various modes is achieved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of manufacturing, and specifically to a multi-functional feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing industry, with increasing automation, customers are placing higher demands on automated equipment. The equipment not only needs to meet production requirements but also needs to be compact and precise. As a commonly used piece of automated equipment, large, single-function automatic feeders are no longer sufficient to meet customer needs. To maximize space utilization, customers have raised their requirements for equipment size and functionality. Conventional feeder designs, with two hoppers placed side-by-side, result in significant wasted space in the width direction. Furthermore, these machines only support hopper loading and cannot accommodate material feeding methods on assembly lines, failing to meet user needs. Therefore, a multi-functional feeder with a simple structure and facilitating multiple loading methods is needed. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a novel multi-functional feeding machine, which solves the problems of existing feeding machines having limited functionality and excessive size.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention employs the following technical solution: A multi-functional feeding machine for feeding various products includes a frame and a material distribution mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, a first transfer mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, and a collection mechanism located within the frame. The second conveying mechanism is disposed above the first conveying mechanism, the first transfer mechanism is disposed on one side of the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism, the second transfer mechanism is disposed on the side of the first transfer mechanism, and the third conveying mechanism is located at one end of the second transfer mechanism; The material distribution mechanism is located above the second conveying mechanism, and the collection mechanism is located at the discharge end of the second conveying mechanism. The product is transferred to the second transfer mechanism via the third conveying mechanism, and the second transfer mechanism moves the product to the travel range of the material distribution mechanism. The pallet sent in by the first conveying mechanism is transferred to the travel range of the material distribution mechanism via the first transfer mechanism. The material distribution mechanism transfers the product on the second transfer mechanism and places it into the pallet on the first transfer mechanism. The material distribution mechanism then sends the loaded pallet into the second conveying mechanism, and the second conveying mechanism transfers the loaded pallet to the collection mechanism. The collection mechanism stacks and collects the loaded pallets.

[0005] Furthermore, the first, second, and third transmission mechanisms have the same structure, the first and second transmission mechanisms are arranged in parallel, and the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the third transmission mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the first transfer mechanism includes a first transfer Z-axis module and a transfer fork module. The first transfer Z-axis module is disposed on the side of the first transfer mechanism close to the second transfer mechanism. There are two transfer fork modules, both disposed at the working end of the first transfer Z-axis module.

[0007] Furthermore, the second transfer mechanism includes a second transfer Z-axis module and a transfer track module. The working end of the second transfer Z-axis module is provided with a transfer mounting plate, and the transfer track module is disposed on the transfer mounting plate. The transfer direction of the transfer track module is perpendicular to the transfer direction of the second transfer Z-axis module.

[0008] Furthermore, the transfer track module includes a transfer belt conveyor assembly and a transfer belt width adjustment assembly. The transfer belt width adjustment assembly is disposed on the transfer mounting plate, and there are two transfer belt conveyor assemblies, which are disposed opposite to the transfer belt width adjustment assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the transfer mounting plate is provided with a transfer lifting module, which is located between the two transfer belt conveyor assemblies. The transfer lifting module includes a transfer lifting cylinder and a transfer lifting block installed at the working end of the transfer lifting cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the material distribution mechanism includes a material distribution X-axis module, a material distribution Y-axis module, a material distribution Z-axis module, and a material picking module. The material distribution X-axis module is disposed above the second conveying mechanism, the material distribution Y-axis module is disposed at the working end of the material distribution X-axis module, the material distribution Z-axis module is disposed at the working end of the material distribution Y-axis module, and the material picking module is disposed at the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module.

[0011] Furthermore, the material handling module includes a first material handling connecting plate, a second material handling connecting plate, a material handling driving component, a material handling component, a material handling slide, and a vision component. The first material handling connecting plate and the second material handling connecting plate are respectively disposed on both sides of the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module. The material handling driving component is disposed on the first material handling connecting plate and is connected to the first material handling driving component. The vision component is slidably connected to the second material handling connecting plate through the material handling slide.

[0012] Furthermore, the collection mechanism includes a receiving bin and receiving components. The receiving bin is located at the end of the second conveying mechanism away from the first transfer mechanism. There are two receiving components, which are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the receiving bin to stack and collect the pallets conveyed by the second conveying mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the receiving assembly includes a receiving bracket, a receiving drive component one, a receiving drive component two, and a receiving tray. The receiving drive component one is disposed on the receiving bracket, the receiving drive component two is connected to the working end of the receiving drive component one, and the receiving tray is disposed on the working end of the receiving drive component two.

[0014] Compared to existing technologies, the present invention offers several advantages. First, empty pallets and products are placed on the first and third conveying mechanisms, respectively. The third conveying mechanism transfers the products to the second transfer mechanism, which then moves them to the travel range of the sorting mechanism. The first transfer mechanism then transfers the pallets from the first conveying mechanism to the travel range of the sorting mechanism. The sorting mechanism then transfers the products from the second transfer mechanism to the pallets on the first transfer mechanism. The sorting mechanism then transfers the loaded pallets to the second conveying mechanism, which in turn transfers them to the pallets on the first transfer mechanism. The sorting mechanism then sends the loaded pallets to the second conveying mechanism, which transfers them to the collection mechanism. The collection mechanism then stacks and collects the loaded pallets. The layout of the silo is changed to a stacked arrangement, making full use of the Z-axis space and resulting in a smaller footprint. It also adds a belt conveyor, enabling both silo loading and belt loading with other equipment, thus helping customers improve factory automation and demonstrating significant market application value. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly structure of one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the material distribution mechanism in the embodiment; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first conveying mechanism, the second conveying mechanism, and the first transfer mechanism in the embodiment; Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first transfer mechanism in the embodiment; Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second transfer mechanism in the embodiment; Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the collection mechanism in the embodiment; In the diagram, 1. Frame; 2. Material distribution mechanism; 21. Material distribution X-axis module; 22. Material distribution Y-axis module; 23. Material distribution Z-axis module; 24. Material picking module; 241. Material picking connecting plate one; 242. Material picking connecting plate two; 243. Material picking drive assembly; 244. Material picking assembly; 245. Material picking slide; 246. Vision assembly; 3. First conveying mechanism; 4. Second conveying mechanism; 5. Third conveying mechanism; 6. First transfer mechanism; 61 61. First transfer Z-axis module; 62. Transfer fork module; 7. Second transfer mechanism; 71. Second transfer Z-axis module; 72. Transfer track module; 73. Transfer belt conveyor assembly; 74. Transfer belt width adjustment assembly; 75. Transfer lifting module; 8. Collection mechanism; 81. Receiving bin; 82. Receiving assembly; 83. Stop assembly; 84. Receiving bracket; 85. Receiving drive component one; 86. Receiving drive component two; 87. Receiving tray. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To facilitate understanding of the present invention by those skilled in the art, specific embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of the present invention.

[0017] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "mounted," "fixed," "front," "rear," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0018] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention.

[0019] One embodiment of the present invention is as follows: Figure 1 , 2 As shown, this multi-functional feeding machine is used to feed various products, including a frame 1 and a material distribution mechanism 2, a first conveying mechanism 3, a second conveying mechanism 4, a third conveying mechanism 5, a first transfer mechanism 6, a second transfer mechanism 7, and a collection mechanism 8 located within the frame 1. The second conveying mechanism 4 is disposed above the first conveying mechanism 3, and the first transfer mechanism 6 is disposed on one side of the second conveying mechanism 4 and the first conveying mechanism 3. The second transfer mechanism 7 is disposed on the side of the first transfer mechanism 6, and the third transfer mechanism 5 is located at one end of the second transfer mechanism 7; The material distribution mechanism 2 is located above the second conveying mechanism 4, and the collection mechanism 8 is located at the discharge end of the second conveying mechanism 4. The product is transferred to the second transfer mechanism 7 via the third conveying mechanism 5, and then the second transfer mechanism 7 moves the product within the stroke range of the dispensing mechanism 2. The pallet fed by the first conveying mechanism 3 is transferred to the travel range of the material distribution mechanism 2 by the first transfer mechanism 6. The product on the second transfer mechanism 7 is transferred by the material distribution mechanism 2 and placed into the tray on the first transfer mechanism 6. The material distribution mechanism 2 then sends the loaded tray to the second conveying mechanism 4. The loaded tray is transferred to the collection mechanism 8 by the second conveying mechanism 4. The collection mechanism 8 stacks and collects the loaded tray.

[0020] The multi-functional loading machine in this embodiment is suitable for scenarios with limited space. First, empty pallets and products are placed on the first conveyor mechanism 3 and the third conveyor mechanism 5, respectively. The third conveyor mechanism 5 transfers the products to the second transfer mechanism 7, which then moves the products within the travel range of the sorting mechanism 2. The first transfer mechanism 6 transfers the pallets from the first conveyor mechanism 3 to the travel range of the sorting mechanism 2. The sorting mechanism 2 then transfers the products from the second transfer mechanism 7 into the pallets on the first transfer mechanism 6. The sorting mechanism 2 then sends the loaded pallets to the second conveyor mechanism 4, which in turn transfers them to the collection mechanism 8. The collection mechanism 8 then stacks and collects the loaded pallets. By changing the layout of the hopper to a stacked arrangement, the Z-axis space is fully utilized, resulting in a smaller footprint. Simultaneously, a belt conveyor line is added, enabling both hopper loading and belt conveyor connection with other equipment, thus better helping customers improve factory automation levels.

[0021] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , 3 As shown, the first transmission mechanism 3, the second transmission mechanism 4, and the third transmission mechanism 5 have the same structure. The first transmission mechanism 3 and the second transmission mechanism 4 are arranged in parallel, and the transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism 3 is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the third transmission mechanism 5.

[0022] Specifically, the first conveying mechanism 3, the second conveying mechanism 4, and the third conveying mechanism 5 are all conveyor belt assembly lines, including a conveyor motor, a tensioning wheel assembly, a synchronous wheel assembly, and a conveyor belt. The tensioning wheel assembly and the synchronous wheel assembly are linked by the conveyor, and the working end of the conveyor is connected to a roller of the synchronous wheel assembly.

[0023] In specific implementation, a feeding port is opened at the lower right of the frame 1 corresponding to the feeding end of the first conveying mechanism 3, and a feeding port is opened at the rear left of the frame 1 corresponding to the feeding end of the third conveying mechanism 5. The second transfer mechanism 7 is located in front of the first transfer mechanism 6. The product is moved forward to the second transfer mechanism 7 by the first transfer mechanism 6. The empty pallet is moved to the left by the first conveying mechanism 3 to the first transfer mechanism 6, and then the empty pallet is moved upward by the first transfer mechanism 6 to align with the second conveying mechanism 4.

[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the first transfer mechanism 6 includes a first transfer Z-axis module 61 and a transfer fork module 62. The first transfer Z-axis module 61 is disposed on the side of the first transfer mechanism 3 near the second transfer mechanism 7. There are two transfer fork modules 62, both disposed at the working end of the first transfer Z-axis module 61.

[0025] Specifically, the first transfer Z-axis module 61 includes a first transfer mounting plate and a linear module. The linear module is arranged along the height direction of the first transfer mounting plate. The linear module is a linear motor module or a linear slide. In this embodiment, the power source is a cylinder or a motor. The selected cylinder, motor and other components are all existing components. The first transfer Z-axis module 61 drives the transfer fork module 62 to move up and down.

[0026] In specific implementation, the first transfer Z-axis module 61 drives the transfer fork module 62 to move down, so that the transfer fork module 62 aligns with the tray sent in by the first conveying mechanism 3 and inserts into the preset positioning groove at the bottom of the tray. Then, the first transfer Z-axis module 61 moves it up to be flush with the second conveying mechanism 4, so that the material distribution mechanism 2 can send the loaded tray into the second conveying mechanism 4.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the second transfer mechanism 7 includes a second transfer Z-axis module 71 and a transfer track module 72. The working end of the second transfer Z-axis module 71 is provided with a transfer mounting plate, and the transfer track module 72 is disposed on the transfer mounting plate. The transmission direction of the transfer track module 72 is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the second transfer Z-axis module 71.

[0028] Specifically, the second transfer Z-axis module 71 uses a lead screw drive to move the transfer track module 72 up and down; the transfer direction of the transfer track module 72 drives the carrier to move back and forth; the second transfer Z-axis module 71 drives the transfer track module 72 to move up, and the product is transferred to the carrier of the transfer track module 72 by the robot arm set on the side of the second transfer Z-axis module 71 or the material distribution mechanism 2.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the transfer track module 72 includes a transfer belt conveyor assembly 73 and a transfer belt width adjustment assembly 74. The transfer belt width adjustment assembly 74 is disposed on the transfer mounting plate. There are two transfer belt conveyor assemblies 73, which are disposed opposite to each other on the transfer belt width adjustment assembly 74.

[0030] Specifically, the transfer belt conveyor assembly 73 drives the product carrier to move back and forth to cooperate with the second transfer Z-axis module 71 to facilitate product loading; the two transfer belt conveyor assemblies 73 are arranged opposite to each other on the transfer belt width adjustment assembly 74 so that the width of the conveyor belt of the transfer belt conveyor assembly 73 can be adjusted by the transfer belt width adjustment assembly 74 to suit product carriers of different sizes.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mounting plate is provided with a transfer lifting module 75, which is located between the two transfer belt conveyor assemblies 73. The transfer lifting module 75 includes a transfer lifting cylinder and a transfer lifting block installed at the working end of the transfer lifting cylinder.

[0032] Specifically, the transfer lifting block is equipped with a positioning post. First, the second transfer Z-axis module 71 drives the transfer track module 72 to move upward, so that the two transfer belt conveyor assemblies 73 are aligned with the third conveyor mechanism 5. The third conveyor mechanism 5 drives the product forward and flows it into the transfer belt conveyor assembly 73. The transfer belt conveyor assembly 73 drives the product carrier to move forward. The transfer lifting cylinder of the transfer lifting module 75 moves the transfer lifting block upward to position the carrier so as to collect the product.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the material distribution mechanism 2 includes a material distribution X-axis module 21, a material distribution Y-axis module 22, a material distribution Z-axis module 23, and a material picking module 24. The material distribution X-axis module 21 is disposed above the second conveying mechanism 4. The material distribution Y-axis module 22 is disposed at the working end of the material distribution X-axis module 21. The material distribution Z-axis module 23 is disposed at the working end of the material distribution Y-axis module 22. The material picking module 24 is disposed at the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module 23.

[0034] Specifically, a gantry frame is provided on the frame 1, and the material distribution X-axis module 21 is provided on the gantry frame, spanning above the second conveying mechanism 4, the second transfer mechanism 7, and the first transfer mechanism 6 via the gantry frame; the material distribution X-axis module 21, the material distribution Y-axis module 22, and the material distribution Z-axis module 23 are all linear modules, and the three linear modules are fixedly combined in the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis directions respectively. The three linear modules are provided with parallel guide members to drive the material picking module 24 to move in three directions.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the material handling module 24 includes a first material handling connecting plate 241, a second material handling connecting plate 242, a material handling drive assembly 243, a material handling assembly 244, a material handling slide 245, and a vision assembly 246. The first material handling connecting plate 241 and the second material handling connecting plate 242 are respectively disposed on both sides of the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module 23. The material handling drive assembly 243 is disposed on the first material handling connecting plate 241. The material handling assembly 244 is connected to the material handling drive assembly 243. The vision assembly 246 is slidably connected to the second material handling connecting plate 242 through the material handling slide 245.

[0036] Specifically, the second picking connecting plate 242 is located on the left side of the material distribution Z-axis module 23, the picking slide 245 is located on the left side of the second picking connecting plate 242, the picking slide 245 is a slide cylinder that drives the vision component 246 to move up and down, the picking drive component 243 is a push rod cylinder, and the picking component 244 is a suction nozzle that drives the suction nozzle to move up and down.

[0037] In practice, the X-axis module 21, Y-axis module 22, and Z-axis module 23 of the material distribution mechanism 2 work together to move the vision component 246 above the tray held by the transfer fork module 62 and take a picture of it. Then, the vision component 246 is moved above the product carrier on the second transfer mechanism 7 to take a picture of the product and complete the visual calculation. Then, the picking component 244 picks up the product and places it in the tray to accurately position and correct different product postures, ensuring that the product can be accurately placed in the tray.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , 6 As shown, the collection mechanism 8 includes a receiving bin 81 and a receiving assembly 82. The receiving bin 81 is located at one end of the second conveying mechanism 4 away from the first transfer mechanism 6. There are two receiving assemblies 82, which are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the receiving bin 81 to stack and collect the pallets conveyed by the second conveying mechanism 4.

[0039] Specifically, the receiving bin 81 is formed by four columns to form a receiving channel. The receiving bin 81 is located on the right side of the second conveying mechanism 4, and the first transfer mechanism 6 is located on the left side of the second conveying mechanism 4. The second conveying mechanism 4 conveys the loaded pallet to the right. The two receiving components 82 are located on the front and rear sides of the receiving bin 81 to lift the pallet upward for collection.

[0040] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , 6 As shown, the receiving assembly 82 includes a receiving bracket 84, a receiving drive component 1 85, a receiving drive component 2 86, and a receiving tray 87. The receiving drive component 1 85 is disposed on the receiving bracket 84, the receiving drive component 2 86 is connected to the working end of the receiving drive component 1 85, and the receiving tray 87 is disposed on the working end of the receiving drive component 2 86.

[0041] Specifically, the receiving bracket 84 is provided with a guide along its own height direction, the receiving drive component 1 85 is a linear screw module, the receiving drive component 2 86 is a push rod cylinder, the receiving drive component 1 85 drives the receiving drive component 2 86 to move up and down along the guide, and the receiving drive component 2 86 drives the receiving tray 87 to move back and forth.

[0042] In practice, the second conveying mechanism 4 first conveys the loaded pallet to the right to the collection position of the receiving bin 81. The two receiving components 82 work simultaneously. The second receiving drive 86 drives the receiving trays 87 to move inward simultaneously, so that the two receiving trays 87 insert into the bottom of the pallet to clamp it. Then, the first receiving drive 85 moves upward to lift the pallet. The upward movement is greater than the height of one pallet, so that the bottom is cleared and does not affect the flow of subsequent pallets to the collection position. When the next pallet flows to the collection position, the first receiving drive 85 and the second receiving drive 86 drive the receiving trays 87 to reset. At this time, the previously lifted pallet falls on the bottom pallet. Then, the second receiving drive 86 drives the receiving trays 87 to move inward simultaneously, so that the two receiving trays 87 insert into the bottom of the pallet. Then, the first receiving drive 85 moves upward to lift the pallet, thereby stacking and collecting the pallets upward along the receiving bin 81.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, at the end of the receiving bin 81 away from the first transfer mechanism 6, there is a stop component 83. There are two stop components 83, which are arranged opposite each other on both sides of the receiving bin 81 to limit the excessive transfer by the second transfer mechanism 4.

[0044] Specifically, the two blocking components 83 are disposed on the front and rear sides of the receiving bin 81, including blocking cylinders and blocking blocks disposed on the blocking cylinders. When the second conveying mechanism 4 conveys the loaded pallet to the right to the collection position of the receiving bin 81, the blocking cylinder drives the blocking block to move inward, and the blocking block prevents the pallet from moving too far to the right.

[0045] Another example: This embodiment provides a multi-functional feeding machine, which differs from the above embodiments in that it uses... Figure 1 For example, two products can be fed simultaneously. The lower right side of the frame 1 corresponds to the feeding end of the first conveying mechanism 3, and a first feeding port is opened. The rear left side of the frame 1 corresponds to the feeding end of the third conveying mechanism 5, and a second feeding port is opened. The front left side of the frame 1 corresponds to the discharging end of the second transfer mechanism 7, and a first discharging port is opened. The third conveying mechanism 5 and the second transfer mechanism 7 constitute a feeding part, which conveys a product from back to front. The product is moved forward by the third conveying mechanism 5, and then placed in the carrier on the second transfer mechanism 7. The second transfer Z-axis module 71 drives the transfer track module 72 to move down, corresponding to the first discharging port. The first discharging port connects with other equipment to realize the feeding of a product. The first conveying mechanism 3, the second conveying mechanism 4, the first transfer mechanism 6, and the collecting mechanism 8 constitute another feeding section. Another product is fed into the first conveying mechanism 3 from the first feed port. The first conveying mechanism 3 transfers the other product to the left. The first transfer mechanism 6 forks up the other product and moves it upward to be level with the second conveying mechanism 4. Then, the separating mechanism 2 feeds the other product into the second conveying mechanism 4. The second conveying mechanism 4 transfers the other product to the right. The two collecting components 82 lift the other product upward and collect it.

[0046] Compared with conventional feeding machines, this embodiment changes the layout of the hopper to a stacked arrangement, making full use of the Z-axis space and achieving a smaller footprint. At the same time, it adds a belt conveyor, enabling both hopper feeding and belt feeding with other equipment. In conjunction with a vision system, it can accurately locate and correct different product postures, ensuring that products can be accurately placed into the carrier, thus improving the level of factory automation.

[0047] Another embodiment: This embodiment provides a multi-functional feeding machine, which differs from the above embodiments in that it uses... Figure 1For example, a first feed port is opened at the lower right of the frame 1, corresponding to the feeding end of the first conveying mechanism 3, and a second feed port is opened at the front left of the frame 1, corresponding to the position of the second transfer mechanism 7. The product is placed in the carrier on the second transfer mechanism 7 by an external device, and the carrier is moved backward by the transfer belt conveyor assembly to be within the stroke range of the material distribution mechanism 2. The second transfer Z-axis module 71 drives the transfer track module 72 to move upward to be flush with the second conveying mechanism 4. The material distribution mechanism 2 picks up the product in the carrier and puts it into the tray on the second transfer mechanism 4. The second transfer mechanism 4 drives it to be conveyed to the right, and the two receiving components 82 lift it up and collect it.

[0048] It should be noted that the above-mentioned technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this invention specification; and, for those skilled in the art, improvements or modifications can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional feeding machine for feeding various products, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1) and a material distribution mechanism (2), a first conveying mechanism (3), a second conveying mechanism (4), a third conveying mechanism (5), a first transfer mechanism (6), a second transfer mechanism (7), and a collection mechanism (8) located within the frame (1); The second conveying mechanism (4) is located on the upper side of the first conveying mechanism (3), the first transfer mechanism (6) is located on one side of the second conveying mechanism (4) and the first conveying mechanism (3), the second transfer mechanism (7) is located on the side of the first transfer mechanism (6), and the third conveying mechanism (5) is located at one end of the second transfer mechanism (7). The material distribution mechanism (2) is located on the upper side of the second conveying mechanism (4), and the collection mechanism (8) is located at the discharge end of the second conveying mechanism (4). The product is transferred to the second transfer mechanism (7) by the third conveying mechanism (5), and the product is moved to the travel range of the material distribution mechanism (2) by the second transfer mechanism (7). The pallet sent by the first conveying mechanism (3) is transferred to the travel range of the material distribution mechanism (2) by the first transfer mechanism (6). The product on the second transfer mechanism (7) is transferred by the material distribution mechanism (2) and placed into the pallet on the first transfer mechanism (6). The loaded pallet is then sent to the second conveying mechanism (4) by the material distribution mechanism (2), and the loaded pallet is transferred to the collection mechanism (8) by the second conveying mechanism (4). The loaded pallet is then stacked and collected by the collection mechanism (8).

2. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transmission mechanism (3), the second transmission mechanism (4) and the third transmission mechanism (5) have the same structure. The first transmission mechanism (3) and the second transmission mechanism (4) are arranged in parallel. The transmission direction of the first transmission mechanism (3) is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the third transmission mechanism (5).

3. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transfer mechanism (6) includes a first transfer Z-axis module (61) and a transfer fork module (62). The first transfer Z-axis module (61) is located on the side of the first transfer mechanism (3) near the second transfer mechanism (7). There are two transfer fork modules (62), both located at the working end of the first transfer Z-axis module (61).

4. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second transfer mechanism (7) includes a second transfer Z-axis module (71) and a transfer track module (72). The working end of the second transfer Z-axis module (71) is provided with a transfer mounting plate. The transfer track module (72) is set on the transfer mounting plate. The transmission direction of the transfer track module (72) is perpendicular to the transmission direction of the second transfer Z-axis module (71).

5. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transfer track module (72) includes a transfer belt conveyor assembly (73) and a transfer belt width adjustment assembly (74). The transfer belt width adjustment assembly (74) is disposed on the transfer mounting plate. There are two transfer belt conveyor assemblies (73), which are disposed opposite to each other on the transfer belt width adjustment assembly (74).

6. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The transfer mounting plate is provided with a transfer lifting module (75), which is located between the two transfer belt conveyor assemblies (73). The transfer lifting module (75) includes a transfer lifting cylinder and a transfer lifting block installed at the working end of the transfer lifting cylinder.

7. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution mechanism (2) includes a material distribution X-axis module (21), a material distribution Y-axis module (22), a material distribution Z-axis module (23), and a material picking module (24). The material distribution X-axis module (21) is located above the second conveying mechanism (4). The material distribution Y-axis module (22) is located at the working end of the material distribution X-axis module (21). The material distribution Z-axis module (23) is located at the working end of the material distribution Y-axis module (22). The material picking module (24) is located at the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module (23).

8. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material handling module (24) includes a material handling connecting plate one (241), a material handling connecting plate two (242), a material handling drive assembly (243), a material handling assembly (244), a material handling slide (245), and a vision assembly (246). The material handling connecting plate one (241) and the material handling connecting plate two (242) are respectively disposed on both sides of the working end of the material distribution Z-axis module (23). The material handling drive assembly (243) is disposed on the material handling connecting plate one (241). The material handling assembly (244) is connected to the material handling drive assembly (243). The vision assembly (246) is slidably connected to the material handling connecting plate two (242) through the material handling slide (245).

9. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The collecting mechanism (8) includes a receiving bin (81) and a receiving assembly (82). The receiving bin (81) is located at one end of the second conveying mechanism (4) away from the first transfer mechanism (6). There are two receiving assemblies (82) arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the receiving bin (81) to stack and collect the pallets conveyed by the second conveying mechanism (4).

10. The multi-functional feeding machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The receiving assembly (82) includes a receiving bracket (84), a receiving drive component one (85), a receiving drive component two (86), and a receiving tray (87). The receiving drive component one (85) is disposed on the receiving bracket (84), the receiving drive component two (86) is connected to the working end of the receiving drive component one (85), and the receiving tray (87) is disposed on the working end of the receiving drive component two (86).