Automatic large foam feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and discloses an automatic large foam feeding mechanism which comprises a feeding conveying module, an upper jacking supporting module, a discharging conveying module and a clamp shifting fork module. The upper top supporting module is located below the conveying tail end of the feeding conveying module, and the clamp shifting fork module is located on the same side of the conveying tail end of the feeding conveying module and the conveying front end of the discharging conveying module. The shifting fork module is used for shifting a clamp at the conveying tail end of the feeding conveying module to the conveying front end of the discharging conveying module; the automatic feeding device has the advantages that automatic feeding of the large foam and automatic discharging of the clamp are achieved, the operation stability is high, the operation efficiency is effectively improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular relates to an automatic feeding mechanism for large foam. Background Art

[0002] In some electronic products, in order to improve the installation stability and overall usage stability of the internal battery components, foam is usually attached to the surface of the battery components. The foam can have flame retardant, buffering or anti-static effects on the battery components.

[0003] For the attachment requirements of some battery components with larger surface sizes, it is often necessary to apply large foams of larger sizes. The prior art discloses a large foam attachment device, which can realize the automatic loading of large foams by setting a foam handling mechanism, and after the loading of large foams is completed, the foam handling mechanism is used to carry and unload the fixture used to carry the large foams. In actual applications, it is found that in order to avoid damage to the surface of the large foam, the foam handling mechanism is set to a vacuum suction method, and the size and weight of the fixture are relatively large. Therefore, the vacuum suction method is difficult to achieve a stable handling and unloading effect on the fixture, and manual intervention is often required, which not only affects the work efficiency, but also increases the labor cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an automatic feeding mechanism for large foams, which realizes the automatic feeding of large foams and the automatic unloading of fixtures, has high operation stability, and effectively improves operation efficiency and reduces labor costs.

[0005] The technical purpose to be achieved by the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The utility model provides a large foam automatic feeding mechanism, comprising a feeding conveying module, an upper supporting module, a feeding conveying module and a clamp fork module;

[0007] The loading conveying module and the unloading conveying module are arranged in parallel, the upper support module is located below the conveying end of the loading conveying module, and the clamp fork module is located on the same side of the conveying end of the loading conveying module and the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module, and is used to move the clamp fork at the conveying end of the loading conveying module to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module.

[0008] In some implementations, the loading conveying module includes a first belt unit, a second belt unit, a plurality of conveying support plates, and a plurality of clamp blocking units;

[0009] The first belt unit and the second belt unit are relatively arranged, and a plurality of the conveying support plates are arranged in sequence and at intervals between the first belt unit and the second belt unit along the conveying direction of the loading and conveying module. The clamp blocking unit corresponds to the conveying support plate one by one, and the clamp blocking unit is located at the front end of the conveying support plate, and is used to block the continued transportation of the clamp to prevent affecting the clamp that is loading large foam, thereby ensuring the stability of the operation.

[0010] In some implementations, the clamp blocking unit includes a first lifting drive assembly and a blocking block, wherein the blocking block is connected to the driving end of the first lifting drive assembly. The blocking block rises upward under the driving action of the first lifting drive assembly to block the clamp at the corresponding position and ensure the stability of the operation.

[0011] In some implementations, the loading and conveying module also includes a clamp clamping unit, which is located on one side of the conveying front end of the loading and conveying module and is used for clamping and positioning the clamp. The clamp located at the conveying front end of the loading and conveying module is clamped and positioned to ensure the accuracy of the large foam loading position, thereby improving the operation accuracy.

[0012] In some implementations, the clamping unit of the clamp includes a first transverse driving assembly and a clamping block, wherein the clamping block is connected to the driving end of the first transverse driving assembly, and the clamping block is extended under the action of the first transverse driving assembly to clamp and position the clamp.

[0013] In some implementations, the first transverse drive assembly is disposed obliquely relative to the first belt unit or the second belt unit. The oblique arrangement enables the clamping block to clamp the clamp in two different directions, thereby achieving a better positioning effect.

[0014] In some implementations, the loading and conveying module further includes a first limit plate and a second limit plate, and the first limit plate and the second limit plate are both distributed along the conveying direction of the loading and conveying module;

[0015] The first limit plate is arranged adjacent to the first belt unit, the second limit plate is arranged adjacent to the second belt unit, the clamp is located on the first belt unit and the second belt unit for transportation, and both ends of the clamp are in contact with the first limit plate and the second limit plate respectively.

[0016] In some implementations, rollers for rolling contact with the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are provided at the ends of both ends of the clamp. Providing the rollers can reduce wear and achieve a better conveying effect.

[0017] In some implementations, the upper support module includes a second lifting drive assembly and an upper support block. The upper support block is connected to the driving end of the second lifting drive assembly. The upper support block rises upward to a set height under the action of the second lifting drive unit, and cooperates with the large foam to achieve a positioning and loading effect.

[0018] In some implementations, the clamp fork module includes a second traverse drive assembly, a third traverse drive assembly, and a fork block;

[0019] The fork block is connected to the driving end of the third transverse driving assembly, and the third transverse driving assembly is connected to the driving end of the second transverse driving assembly. The driving directions of the second transverse driving assembly and the third transverse driving assembly are in a vertical relationship. Under the joint action of the second transverse driving assembly and the third transverse driving assembly, the fork block shifts the clamp fork at the conveying end of the loading conveying module to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module, thereby achieving a stable unloading effect of the clamp.

[0020] In summary, the utility model has at least the following benefits:

[0021] The automatic feeding mechanism for large foam provided by the utility model realizes the automatic feeding of large foam and the automatic unloading of the clamp by arranging a feeding conveying module for automatic feeding and conveying of large foam, and at the same time arranging a unloading conveying module for automatic unloading and conveying of the clamp, and arranging a clamp fork module to move the clamp fork at the conveying end of the feeding conveying module to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module, thereby realizing the automatic feeding of large foam and the automatic unloading of the clamp. Compared with the existing clamp adopting the method of carrying and unloading, the automatic feeding mechanism has the advantage of high operation stability, does not require manual intervention, and effectively improves the operation efficiency and reduces the labor cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a feeding mechanism according to Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a loading and conveying module according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamp blocking unit according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping unit of a clamp according to Embodiment 2 of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamp of Example 2 of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of an upper support module of Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a clamp fork module according to Embodiment 3 of the present utility model;

[0029] 100, feeding conveying module; 110, first belt unit; 120, second belt unit; 130, conveying support plate; 140, clamp blocking unit; 141, first lifting drive assembly; 142, blocking block; 150, clamp clamping unit; 151, first lateral drive assembly; 152, clamping block; 160, first limit plate; 170, second limit plate;

[0030] 200, upper support module; 210, second lifting drive assembly; 220, upper support block;

[0031] 300, unloading and conveying module;

[0032] 400, clamp fork module; 410, second transverse drive assembly; 420, third transverse drive assembly; 430, fork block;

[0033] 500, fixture;

[0034] 600. Roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the implementation of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the implementation of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the implementation of the utility model. The described implementation is a part of the implementation of the utility model, not all of the implementations.

[0036] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention to be protected, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] Embodiment 1:

[0038] See also Figure 1 A large foam automatic feeding mechanism includes a feeding conveying module 100, an upper support module 200, a feeding conveying module 300 and a clamp fork module 400.

[0039] The loading and conveying module 100 is used to load and convey the clamp 500 carrying large foam, and the upper support module 200 is used to lift the clamp 500 that has been transported to the loading and conveying module 100 to ensure that the loading height of the large foam each time, that is, the loading position is the same. The unloading conveying module 300 is used to unload the clamp in an unloaded state, and the clamp fork module 400 is used to move the fork of the clamp 500 in an unloaded state on the loading and conveying module 100 to the unloading conveying module 300 for automatic unloading.

[0040] The loading conveying module 100 and the unloading conveying module 300 are arranged in parallel. It is understandable that the conveying direction of the loading conveying module 100 is opposite to that of the unloading conveying module 300, so as to facilitate the fork of the clamp 500 located at the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300 for unloading. The upper support module 200 is located below the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100. When the clamp carrying the large foam is conveyed to its conveying end on the loading conveying module 100, it is the loading position of the large foam. Through the upper support function of the upper support module 200, it can be ensured that all the large foams on the clamp 500 are located at the same height of the loading position. The clamp fork module 400 is located on the same side of the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 and the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300. When the clamp located at the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 is in an unloaded state, the clamp 500 is moved laterally to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300 through the fork action of the clamp fork module 400, and the unloading is transported through the unloading conveying module 300.

[0041] For example, about 60 large foams can be stacked on each fixture, and a layer of partition is placed every 20 large foams to compress the large foams, so that each fixture can stack more large foams. After stacking the large foams on the fixture 500, the fixture 500 is placed on the loading and conveying module 100 for conveying. When the fixture 500 is conveyed to the conveying end of the loading and conveying module 100, the upper support module 200 located below the conveying end of the loading and conveying module 100 rises upward, that is, the fixture 500 is lifted upward, and then, under the action of other foam conveying mechanisms, the large foams are moved away from the fixture 500 for loading. After completing the conveying of a large foam, the upper support module 200 rises to a preset height. It can be understood that the preset height is equivalent to the thickness of a large foam, so as to ensure that the height position of each conveying of the foam conveying mechanism is the same. In this way, when the clamp is in an unloaded state, the upper support module 200 moves downward and returns to the initial position. Subsequently, the clamp fork module 400 moves the unloaded clamp fork located at the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300, and the unloading conveying module 300 automatically conveys and unloads the clamp.

[0042] The large foam automatic feeding mechanism in this embodiment is provided with a clamp fork module 400 which moves the clamp fork at the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300. Compared with the existing clamp unloading method of transporting, it has the advantage of high operation stability and does not require manual intervention, thereby effectively improving operation efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0043] Embodiment 2:

[0044] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the feeding mechanism of the utility model, see Figure 2-Figure 5 .

[0045] See also Figure 2 The feeding conveying module 100 includes a first belt unit 110, a second belt unit 120, a plurality of conveying support plates 130 and a plurality of fixture blocking units 140. The first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 are arranged in a relative relationship and are used to convey the two ends of the fixture 500. The plurality of conveying support plates 130 are arranged in sequence and spaced between the first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 along the conveying direction of the feeding conveying module 100. The plurality of conveying support plates 130 can play a good supporting role for the fixture, so that the first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 can have a better conveying effect. The fixture blocking unit 140 corresponds to the conveying support plate 130 one by one. The fixture blocking unit 140 is located at the front end of the conveying support plate 130 and is used to block the continued conveying of the fixture 500 to prevent the fixture that is loading large foam from being affected and ensure the stability of the operation.

[0046] For example, the number of the conveying support plates 130 and the clamp blocking units 140 are both 8, and each clamp blocking unit 140 is arranged at the front end of each conveying support plate 130, that is, 8 sets of clamps can be conveyed simultaneously on the loading conveying module 100, and the two ends of the clamp 500 are synchronously conveyed via the first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 respectively. When the first set of clamps is conveyed to the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100, it will be subjected to the upward force of the upper support module 200, and the subsequent clamps 500 will be blocked by the corresponding clamp blocking unit 140, thereby preventing the subsequent clamps from continuing to be conveyed, thereby preventing collisions and other situations that affect the loading of large foams.

[0047] See also Figure 3The clamp blocking unit 140 includes a first lifting drive component 141 and a blocking block 142. The blocking block 142 is connected to the driving end of the first lifting drive component 141. The blocking block 142 rises upward under the driving action of the first lifting drive component 141, and blocks the clamp 500 at the corresponding position to ensure the stability of the operation.

[0048] It can be understood that when blocking operation is required, the first lifting drive assembly 141 drives the blocking block 142 to rise upward to block the clamp 500; when blocking operation is not required, the first lifting drive assembly 141 drives the blocking block 142 to move downward and reset, so that the clamp 500 continues to be transported on the loading and conveying module 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 The feeding and conveying module 100 also includes a clamp clamping unit 150, which is located on one side of the conveying front end of the feeding and conveying module 100, and clamps and positions the clamp 500 located at the conveying front end of the feeding and conveying module 100 to ensure the accuracy of the large foam feeding position to improve the operation accuracy.

[0050] Specifically, the clamp clamping unit 150 includes a first transverse driving component 151 and a clamping block 152. The clamping block 152 is connected to the driving end of the first transverse driving component 151. When the clamp 500 needs to be clamped and positioned, the clamping block 152 extends out under the action of the first transverse driving component 151 to clamp and position the clamp 500.

[0051] The first transverse driving assembly 151 is arranged obliquely relative to the first belt unit 110 or the second belt unit 120. The oblique arrangement enables the clamping block 152 to clamp the fixture in two different directions, thereby achieving a better positioning effect.

[0052] For example, when the first clamp located on the loading and conveying module 100 is conveyed to the conveying end of the loading and conveying module 100, it will be blocked by the corresponding clamp blocking unit 140, thereby preventing the first clamp from continuing to be conveyed. Subsequently, the first transverse drive assembly 151 drives the clamping block 152 to extend obliquely, clamping and positioning the first clamp along the conveying direction and in two directions perpendicular to the conveying direction, so that the upper support module 200 can accurately lift the first clamp upward.

[0053] In some embodiments, the loading and conveying module 100 also includes a first limit plate 160 and a second limit plate 170, and the first limit plate 160 and the second limit plate 170 are distributed along the conveying direction of the loading and conveying module 100; wherein the first limit plate 160 is arranged adjacent to the first belt unit 110, and the second limit plate 170 is arranged adjacent to the second belt unit 120, and the clamp 500 is located on the first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 for conveying, and the two ends of the clamp 500 are respectively in contact with the first limit plate 160 and the second limit plate.

[0054] The first belt unit 110 and the second belt unit 120 are used to transport the clamp 500 in the transport direction, while the first limiting plate 160 and the second limiting plate 170 are used to limit the clamp 500 in a direction perpendicular to the transport direction to ensure a stable transport effect of the clamp.

[0055] See also Figure 5 The ends of both ends of the clamp are provided with rollers 600 for rolling contact with the first limiting plate 160 and the second limiting plate 170. The provision of the rollers 600 can reduce wear and achieve a better conveying effect.

[0056] Embodiment 3:

[0057] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that this embodiment further optimizes the structure of the feeding mechanism of the utility model, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 .

[0058] The upper support module 200 includes a second lifting drive assembly 210 and an upper support block 220. The upper support block 220 is connected to the driving end of the second lifting drive assembly 210. The upper support block 220 rises upward to a set height under the action of the second lifting drive unit, and cooperates with the large foam to achieve a positioning and loading effect.

[0059] When the clamp is transported to the conveying end of the loading and conveying module 100, the second lifting drive assembly 210 drives the upper support block 220 to lift the clamp upward, and each time a large foam is loaded, it is raised to a set height accordingly, until the large foam on the clamp is loaded. After that, the second lifting drive assembly 210 drives the upper support block 220 to move downward and return to the initial position, so that the clamp fork module 400 can move the clamp.

[0060] In some embodiments, the clamp fork module 400 includes a second transverse drive assembly 410, a third transverse drive assembly 420 and a fork block 430; the fork block 430 is connected to the driving end of the third transverse drive assembly 420, and the third transverse drive assembly 420 is connected to the driving end of the second transverse drive assembly 410. The driving directions of the second transverse drive assembly 410 and the third transverse drive assembly 420 are in a vertical relationship. Under the joint action of the second transverse drive assembly 410 and the third transverse drive assembly 420, the fork block 430 moves the clamp fork at the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300, thereby achieving a stable unloading effect of the clamp.

[0061] It can be understood that the second transverse driving assembly 410 is distributed between the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 and the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300, and is used to drive the fork block 430 to move between the conveying end of the loading conveying module 100 and the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module 300. The third transverse driving assembly 420 is used to drive the fork block 430 to move closer to or away from the clamp, and to establish a contact connection or disconnection relationship with the clamp.

[0062] The large foam automatic feeding mechanism of the utility model realizes the automatic feeding of large foam and the automatic unloading of the fixture by arranging a feeding conveying module for automatic feeding and conveying of large foam, and at the same time arranging a unloading conveying module for automatic unloading and conveying of the fixture, and arranging a fixture fork module to move the fixture fork at the conveying end of the feeding conveying module to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module, thereby realizing the automatic feeding of large foam and the automatic unloading of the fixture. Compared with the existing fixture that adopts the method of carrying and unloading, it has the advantage of high operation stability, does not require manual intervention, and effectively improves the operation efficiency and reduces the labor cost.

[0063] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0064] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0065] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "overhanging" and the like do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only 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.

[0066] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being above or below the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature being above, above, and above the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being below, below, and below the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0067] Although the utility model is described in conjunction with the above specific embodiments, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can make many substitutions, modifications and changes based on the above content. Therefore, all such substitutions, improvements and changes are included in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A large foam automatic feeding mechanism, It is characterized in that It comprises a loading and conveying module (100), an upper supporting module (200), a unloading and conveying module (300) and a clamp fork module (400); The loading conveying module (100) and the unloading conveying module (300) are arranged in parallel, the upper support module (200) is located below the conveying end of the loading conveying module (100), and the clamp fork module (400) is located on the same side of the conveying end of the loading conveying module (100) and the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module (300), and is used to fork the clamp (500) at the conveying end of the loading conveying module (100) to the conveying front end of the unloading conveying module (300).

2. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The loading conveying module (100) comprises a first belt unit (110), a second belt unit (120), a plurality of conveying support plates (130) and a plurality of clamp blocking units (140); The first belt unit (110) and the second belt unit (120) are arranged in a relative relationship, and a plurality of conveying support plates (130) are arranged in sequence and spaced apart between the first belt unit (110) and the second belt unit (120) along the conveying direction of the loading conveying module (100). The clamp blocking unit (140) corresponds one-to-one to the conveying support plate (130). The clamp blocking unit (140) is located at the front end of the conveying support plate (130) and is used to block the continued conveyance of the clamp (500).

3. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The clamp blocking unit (140) comprises a first lifting drive component (141) and a blocking block (142), wherein the blocking block (142) is connected to a driving end of the first lifting drive component (141).

4. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The loading and conveying module (100) further comprises a clamp clamping unit (150), wherein the clamp clamping unit (150) is located at one side of the conveying front end of the loading and conveying module (100) and is used for clamping and positioning the clamp (500).

5. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The clamping unit (150) comprises a first transverse driving assembly (151) and a clamping block (152), wherein the clamping block (152) is connected to the driving end of the first transverse driving assembly (151).

6. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The first transverse drive assembly (151) is arranged obliquely relative to the first belt unit (110) or the second belt unit (120).

7. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The loading and conveying module (100) further comprises a first limiting plate (160) and a second limiting plate (170), wherein the first limiting plate (160) and the second limiting plate (170) are both distributed along the conveying direction of the loading and conveying module (100); The first limiting plate (160) is arranged adjacent to the first belt unit (110), and the second limiting plate (170) is arranged adjacent to the second belt unit (120). The clamp (500) is located on the first belt unit (110) and the second belt unit (120) for transportation, and two ends of the clamp (500) are in contact with the first limiting plate (160) and the second limiting plate (170) respectively.

8. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 7, It is characterized in that Rollers (600) for rolling contact with the first limiting plate (160) and the second limiting plate (170) are provided at the ends of both ends of the clamp.

9. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The upper support module (200) comprises a second lifting drive assembly (210) and an upper support block (220), wherein the upper support block (220) is connected to a driving end of the second lifting drive assembly (210).

10. The large foam automatic feeding mechanism according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The clamp fork module (400) comprises a second transverse drive assembly (410), a third transverse drive assembly (420) and a fork block (430); The fork block (430) is connected to the driving end of the third transverse driving assembly (420), and the third transverse driving assembly (420) is connected to the driving end of the second transverse driving assembly (410), and the driving directions of the second transverse driving assembly (410) and the third transverse driving assembly (420) are in a vertical relationship.

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