A pick-up device with proximity switch

Abstract

The application relates to a material taking device with a proximity switch, which comprises a moving mechanism and a material bin mechanism, the material taking mechanism is locked on the moving mechanism through a screw, and the material bin mechanism is arranged directly below the material taking mechanism; the material taking mechanism comprises a material taking connecting plate, the material taking connecting plate is locked on the moving mechanism through a screw, a material taking fixing frame is connected to the material taking connecting plate, a Z-axis material taking driving device is connected to the material taking fixing frame, a driving shaft of the Z-axis material taking driving device is connected with a suction disc connecting plate through the material taking fixing frame, a plurality of suction discs for adsorbing products are connected to the suction disc connecting plate, a proximity switch for monitoring the distance from the products is connected to the suction disc connecting plate, a material taking guide assembly is connected to the material taking fixing frame, and one end of the material taking guide assembly is connected with the suction disc connecting plate. The application solves the situation of missing taking or overpressure on the products caused by slight differences in the rising height during material taking, reduces the abnormal time of the whole machine, improves the working efficiency of material taking, and improves the yield.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a material handling device with a proximity switch. Background Technology

[0002] Current material handling mechanisms operate at fixed heights, with the product height entirely determined by the photoelectric feedback signal emitted during tray lifting and lowering. This mechanism exhibits significant errors at high speeds, potentially leading to missed material handling or product damage due to overpressure.

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings, the designer actively researched and innovated in order to create a new type of material handling device with proximity switch, which would make it more valuable for industrial applications. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a material handling device with a proximity switch.

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

[0006] A material handling device with a proximity switch includes a moving mechanism and a hopper mechanism. The material handling mechanism is locked onto the moving mechanism by screws, and the hopper mechanism is located directly below the material handling mechanism.

[0007] The material handling mechanism includes a material handling connecting plate, which is locked to the moving mechanism by screws. A material handling fixing frame is connected to the material handling connecting plate, and a Z-axis material handling drive device is connected to the material handling fixing frame. The drive shaft of the Z-axis material handling drive device passes through the material handling fixing frame and is connected to the suction cup connecting plate. Several suction cups for adsorbing products are connected to the suction cup connecting plate, and a proximity switch for monitoring the distance to the product is connected to the suction cup connecting plate. A material handling guide assembly is connected to the material handling fixing frame, and one end of the material handling guide assembly is connected to the suction cup connecting plate.

[0008] Preferably, in the aforementioned material handling device with proximity switch, the Z-axis material handling drive device is an electric cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, the suction cup is a magnetic suction cup.

[0010] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, the suction cups are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the suction cup connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, in the aforementioned material handling device with proximity switch, a vacuum generator is connected to the suction cup connecting plate, and the vacuum generator is connected to the magnetic suction cup.

[0012] Preferably, in the material picking device with proximity switch, the material picking guide assembly includes a material picking guide rod, a material picking bearing is connected to the material picking fixing frame, the material picking guide rod passes through the material picking bearing, and the lower end of the material picking guide rod is connected to the suction cup connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, a material handling synchronization connecting rod is connected between the material handling guide rods on the same side, and a buffer is connected to the material handling synchronization connecting rod.

[0014] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, the moving mechanism includes a lead screw module and a linear guide rail, the lead screw module and the linear guide rail are spaced apart and arranged in parallel, and the material handling mechanism is connected between the lead screw module and the linear guide rail by a sliding block.

[0015] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, the hopper mechanism includes a hopper fixing frame, a hopper lifting electric cylinder is connected to the bottom of the hopper fixing frame, the drive shaft of the hopper lifting electric cylinder passes through the hopper fixing frame and is connected to the hopper placement platform, and a through-beam optical fiber for monitoring the product movement height is connected to the hopper fixing frame.

[0016] Preferably, in the material handling device with proximity switch, a material hopper guide rod is connected to the material hopper fixing frame via a linear bearing, and the upper end of the material hopper guide rod is connected to the material hopper placement platform.

[0017] By means of the above-described solution, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0018] This invention solves the problem of missed material picking or overpressure on products caused by slight differences in the lifting height during material picking, thereby reducing the overall downtime of the machine, improving the efficiency of material picking, and increasing the yield rate.

[0019] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] Example

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, a material handling device with a proximity switch can quickly handle products. It includes a moving mechanism 1 and a hopper mechanism 3. The material handling mechanism 2 is locked to the moving mechanism 1 by screws, and the hopper mechanism 3 is located directly below the material handling mechanism 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the material handling mechanism 2 includes a material handling connecting plate 21, which is locked to the moving mechanism 1 by screws. A material handling fixing frame 22 is connected to the material handling connecting plate 21, and a Z-axis material handling drive device 23 is connected to the material handling fixing frame 22. The drive shaft of the Z-axis material handling drive device 23 passes through the material handling fixing frame 22 and is connected to a suction cup connecting plate 24. A plurality of suction cups 25 for adsorbing products are connected to the suction cup connecting plate 24, and a proximity switch 26 for monitoring the distance to the product is connected to the suction cup connecting plate 24. A material handling guide assembly 27 is connected to the material handling fixing frame 22, and one end of the material handling guide assembly 27 is connected to the suction cup connecting plate 24.

[0027] Furthermore, the Z-axis material handling drive device 23 is an electric cylinder.

[0028] Furthermore, the suction cup 25 is a magnetic suction cup, and the suction cups 25 are arranged at intervals along the periphery of the suction cup connecting plate 24. This ensures stable adsorption of the product and the stability of the product during movement after adsorption.

[0029] Meanwhile, a vacuum generator 28 is connected to the suction cup connecting plate 24, and the vacuum generator 28 is connected to the magnetic suction cup.

[0030] In this embodiment, to ensure the stability of the material handling mechanism during its ascent or descent, the material handling guide assembly 27 includes a material handling guide rod 271. A material handling bearing is connected to the material handling fixing frame 22. The material handling guide rod 271 passes through the material handling bearing. The lower end of the material handling guide rod 271 is connected to the suction cup connecting plate 24. A material handling synchronization connecting rod 272 is connected between the material handling guide rods 271 on the same side. A buffer 273 is connected to the material handling synchronization connecting rod 272.

[0031] In this embodiment, the moving mechanism 1 includes a lead screw module 11 (X-axis direction) and a linear guide rail 12. The lead screw module 11 and the linear guide rail 12 are spaced apart and arranged in parallel. A material picking mechanism 2 is connected between the lead screw module 11 and the linear guide rail 12 through a sliding block.

[0032] In this embodiment, the product can be stably lifted to the braking position for easy retrieval of subsequent products. The hopper mechanism 3 includes a hopper fixing frame 31. The bottom of the hopper fixing frame 31 is connected to a hopper lifting cylinder 32. The drive shaft of the hopper lifting cylinder 32 passes through the hopper fixing frame 31 and is connected to the hopper placement platform. The hopper fixing frame 31 is connected to a through-beam optical fiber 33 for monitoring the product's movement height. A hopper guide rod 34 is connected to the hopper fixing frame 31 through a linear bearing. The upper end of the hopper guide rod 34 is connected to the hopper placement platform.

[0033] The working principle of this invention is as follows:

[0034] In practice, the hopper's electric cylinder pushes the hopper placement platform to raise the product. The movement stops once the through-beam optical fiber detects the material. Then, the Z-axis material handling drive above pushes the suction cup connecting plate to lower the proximity switch, magnetic suction cup, and vacuum generator as a whole. The movement stops when the proximity switch detects the material. The vacuum generator then drives the magnetic suction cup to pick up the material. After material handling, the entire assembly rises under the action of the Z-axis material handling drive and is transported away by a gantry consisting of a lead screw module and linear guide rails, completing the material handling operation.

[0035] This invention solves the problem of missed material picking or overpressure on products caused by slight differences in the lifting height during material picking, thereby reducing the overall downtime of the machine, improving the efficiency of material picking, and increasing the yield rate.

[0036] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0037] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or vertical, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material handling device with a proximity switch, characterized in that: It includes a moving mechanism (1) and a hopper mechanism (3). The material picking mechanism (2) is locked onto the moving mechanism (1) by screws. The hopper mechanism (3) is located directly below the material picking mechanism (2). The material picking mechanism (2) includes a material picking connecting plate (21), which is locked to the moving mechanism (1) by screws. A material picking fixing frame (22) is connected to the material picking connecting plate (21), and a Z-axis material picking drive device (23) is connected to the material picking fixing frame (22). The drive shaft of the Z-axis material picking drive device (23) passes through the material picking fixing frame (22) and is connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24). A plurality of suction cups (25) for adsorbing products are connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24). A proximity switch (26) for monitoring the distance to the product is connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24). A material picking guide assembly (27) is connected to the material picking fixing frame (22), and one end of the material picking guide assembly (27) is connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24).

2. The material handling device with proximity switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis material handling drive device (23) is an electric cylinder.

3. The material handling device with proximity switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup (25) is a magnetic suction cup.

4. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 3, characterized in that: The suction cups (25) are arranged at intervals around the periphery of the suction cup connecting plate (24).

5. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 4, characterized in that: A vacuum generator (28) is connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24), and the vacuum generator (28) is connected to the magnetic suction cup.

6. The material handling device with proximity switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material picking guide assembly (27) includes a material picking guide rod (271), and a material picking bearing is connected to the material picking fixing frame (22). The material picking guide rod (271) passes through the material picking bearing, and the lower end of the material picking guide rod (271) is connected to the suction cup connecting plate (24).

7. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 6, characterized in that: A material picking synchronization connecting rod (272) is connected between the material picking guide rods (271) on the same side, and a buffer (273) is connected to the material picking synchronization connecting rod (272).

8. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (1) includes a lead screw module (11) and a linear guide rail (12). The lead screw module (11) and the linear guide rail (12) are spaced apart and arranged in parallel. A material picking mechanism (2) is connected between the lead screw module (11) and the linear guide rail (12) through a sliding block.

9. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper mechanism (3) includes a hopper fixing frame (31), the bottom of which is connected to a hopper lifting electric cylinder (32). The drive shaft of the hopper lifting electric cylinder (32) passes through the hopper fixing frame (31) and is connected to the hopper placement platform. The hopper fixing frame (31) is connected to a through-beam fiber (33) for monitoring the product movement height.

10. A material handling device with a proximity switch according to claim 9, characterized in that: The hopper fixing frame (31) is connected to a hopper guide rod (34) via a linear bearing, and the upper end of the hopper guide rod (34) is connected to the hopper placement platform.

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