Automatic blank feeding module with beat control function

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of automatic machining, and particularly discloses an automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function. The automatic blank feeding module comprises a feeding conveying channel and a sorting assembly. The sorting assembly comprises a fixed-width sorting mechanism, a differential speed sorting mechanism, a sorting executing mechanism and a recycling mechanism. The differential speed sorting mechanism comprises a first conveying belt and a second conveying belt which are sequentially distributed along the feeding conveying channel, and the conveying speed of the second conveying belt is larger than that of the first conveying belt. The fixed-width sorting mechanism comprises a fixed-width baffle, and the fixed-width baffle corresponds to the first conveying belt and gradually extends inwards in an inclined mode from one side of the feeding conveying channel in the conveying direction. The sorting executing mechanism comprises a sorting push-out unit, and the sorting push-out unit corresponds to the joint of the first conveying belt and the second conveying belt. The automatic blank feeding module has the advantages of being simple in structure and reliable in beat control.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automated processing, in particular to a blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function. Background Art

[0002] With the gradual increase in labor costs, production and processing automation is an inevitable trend. At present, the automation of processing equipment has become more and more mature, such as general-purpose CNC machining centers and various special-purpose machine tools. In order to improve processing efficiency and adapt to the processing of complex parts, the application of multi-station processing equipment is becoming more and more extensive. For example, the Chinese invention patent with the authorization announcement number CN 115592474B submitted by the applicant discloses a multi-station processing equipment and processing method. By rotating the fixture seat, the conversion between multiple stations can be realized to complete each processing procedure, which has the advantage of high production efficiency.

[0003] However, due to the variety of product types, it is difficult to standardize the automatic loading operation of product blanks. Especially for blanks with irregular cross-sections, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 The figure shows a type of irregular cross-section product, where 01 is the cross section and 02 is the side. It can be an independent casting blank or cut from a long bar. For product blanks with irregular cross sections, it is generally difficult to determine the posture during the feeding process. Therefore, it is difficult to adjust the posture and control the beat during the feeding process, which poses a great challenge to the automated design of the feeding operation. Summary of the invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function, which has the advantages of simple structure and reliable beat control.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by the utility model is as follows: a blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function, comprising a feeding conveying channel and a sorting component, wherein the sorting component comprises a fixed-width sorting mechanism, a differential sorting mechanism, a sorting execution mechanism and a recycling mechanism;

[0006] The differential speed sorting mechanism comprises a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt sequentially distributed along the feed conveying channel, wherein the conveying speed of the second conveyor belt is greater than that of the first conveyor belt;

[0007] The fixed-width sorting mechanism includes a fixed-width baffle, which corresponds to the first conveyor belt and extends gradually inwardly along the conveying direction from one side of the feed conveying channel;

[0008] The sorting execution mechanism includes a sorting push unit, and the sorting push unit corresponds to the intersection of the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt;

[0009] The fixed-width baffle and the sorting and pushing unit are located on the same side of the feeding and conveying channel, and the recovery mechanism is located on the other side of the feeding and conveying channel and is aligned with the fixed-width baffle and the sorting and pushing unit respectively.

[0010] The differential sorting mechanism is used to convey the blanks along the feed conveying channel, and through the speed difference between the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt, the distance between the front and rear blanks is quickly widened to realize the feeding of the blanks one by one. The sorting execution mechanism is used to push the blanks in the set area into the recovery mechanism at a specific time, and prevent the subsequent blanks from being fed to the second conveyor belt within a preset time, so as to ensure that the interval between the front and rear blanks entering the second conveyor belt is not less than the preset value, thereby realizing the control of the feeding rhythm. Due to the inclined setting of the fixed-width baffle, the width of the feed conveying channel of the corresponding area is limited. When the blanks pass through the fixed-width sorting mechanism, the fixed-width baffle guides the blanks to be fed to the second conveyor belt in a single column, and guides the excess blanks to be discharged to the recovery mechanism.

[0011] The automatic blank feeding module of the present application can automatically realize the feeding and sorting operations of the blanks, and has the advantages of simple structure and reliable beat control.

[0012] Preferably, it further comprises a fixed-height sorting mechanism, wherein the fixed-height sorting mechanism comprises a fixed-height baffle, and the fixed-height baffle is located above the feed conveying channel and corresponds to the first conveyor belt.

[0013] When there are more than two stacked blanks, the fixed height baffle can block the stacked blanks when passing through the fixed height baffle, eliminating the stacking phenomenon of the blanks and preparing for subsequent fixed width sorting and differential speed sorting.

[0014] Preferably, the inclination angle of the fixed width baffle relative to the feed conveying channel is adjustable, and the height of the fixed height baffle relative to the feed first conveying belt is adjustable.

[0015] It can be adjusted according to the height and width parameters of the blank to improve the adaptability to different types of blanks.

[0016] Preferably, the sorting execution mechanism comprises a sorting push unit, and the sorting push unit comprises a sorting drive component and a sorting push block, and the sorting drive component is used to drive the sorting push block to move.

[0017] The sorting operation is completed in the form of pushing. At the same time, the push block can occupy the feeding and conveying channel to hinder the subsequent blanks from continuing to feed.

[0018] Preferably, the feed conveying channel comprises a main section and at least two sub-sections, the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt are distributed in the main section, and each of the sub-sections is provided with a third conveyor belt;

[0019] It also includes a shunt component, which includes a shunt actuator. The shunt actuator corresponds to the auxiliary segment one by one, and the shunt actuator and the corresponding auxiliary segment are opposite to each other on the left and right relative to the main segment.

[0020] The diverter assembly can feed the blanks separately through each third conveyor belt, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0021] Preferably, the flow splitting actuator comprises a flow splitting driving member and a flow splitting push block, and the flow splitting driving member drives the flow splitting push block to move relative to the feed conveying channel;

[0022] A retention mechanism is also provided between two adjacent flow diversion actuators. The retention mechanism includes a retention drive and a retention baffle. The retention baffle is located above the second conveyor belt. The retention drive drives the retention baffle to move up and down.

[0023] When the intercepting baffle is located at the lower limit position, the blank is stopped and the corresponding diversion component works to push the corresponding blank to the third conveyor belt.

[0024] Preferably, it also includes a distance mechanism corresponding to the sub-segments one by one, the distance mechanism includes a distance baffle and a distance driving member, the distance baffle is located above the corresponding third conveyor belt, and the distance driving member is used to drive the distance baffle to move up and down.

[0025] The spacing mechanism can control the spacing of the blanks on the third conveyor belt to ensure the orderly and accurate transfer operation.

[0026] Preferably, a reflux mechanism is further included, wherein the reflux mechanism includes a reflux conveyor belt, the reflux conveyor belt corresponds one-to-one with the third conveyor belt, and the inlet end of the reflux conveyor belt is located below the outlet end of the third conveyor belt.

[0027] When the blank on the third conveyor belt is not clamped and transferred by the matching transfer mechanism, it will fall to the return conveyor belt and be recovered to ensure the continuous operation of the system.

[0028] Preferably, a feeding assembly is further included, wherein the feeding assembly includes a hopper and a feeding conveying mechanism, and the feeding conveying mechanism is used to convey the blank from the hopper to the inlet end of the feed conveying channel.

[0029] The feeding and conveying mechanism is used to feed the blanks from the hopper into the feeding and conveying channel in an orderly manner, further improving the degree of automation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the blank structure of the blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function applicable to the present embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a blank suitable for the blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function of the present embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function in this embodiment;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the feeding component and the sorting component in the automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function in this embodiment;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooperation between the sorting component and the feeding conveying channel in the automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function in this embodiment;

[0035] Figure 6 A top view of the cooperation between the sorting assembly and the feeding conveying channel in the blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function in this embodiment;

[0036] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the cooperation between the sorting component and the feeding conveying channel in the automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. Example

[0038] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, a blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function includes a feeding conveying channel 1 and a sorting component, wherein the sorting component includes a fixed-width sorting mechanism 32, a fixed-height sorting mechanism (not shown in the figure), a differential sorting mechanism, a sorting execution mechanism 33 and a recycling mechanism 31.

[0039] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, the differential sorting mechanism includes a first conveyor belt 13 and a second conveyor belt 14 sequentially distributed along the feed conveying channel 1 , and the conveying speed of the second conveyor belt 14 is greater than that of the first conveyor belt 13 .

[0040] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, the differential sorting mechanism is used to convey the blanks along the feeding conveying channel 1, and through the speed difference between the first conveyor belt 13 and the second conveyor belt 14, the distance between the front and rear blanks is quickly widened to realize the feeding of the blanks one by one.

[0041] like Figure 3-Figure 7As shown, the fixed-width sorting mechanism 32 includes a fixed-width baffle 321, which corresponds to the first conveyor belt 13 and extends gradually inwardly along the conveying direction from one side of the feed conveying channel 1.

[0042] It also includes a fixed height sorting mechanism, which includes a fixed height baffle, which is located above the feeding conveying channel 1 and corresponds to the first conveyor belt 13. When there are more than two stacked blanks, when passing through the fixed height baffle, the fixed height baffle can block the stacked blanks, eliminate the stacking phenomenon of the blanks, and prepare for subsequent fixed width sorting and differential speed sorting.

[0043] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the inclination angle of the width-fixing baffle 321 relative to the feeding conveying channel 1 is adjustable, and the height of the height-fixing baffle relative to the feeding first conveying belt 13 is adjustable. Adjustments can be made according to the height and width parameters of the blank to improve the adaptability to blanks of different models.

[0044] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, the sorting execution mechanism 33 includes a sorting push-out unit, and the sorting push-out unit corresponds to the intersection of the first conveyor belt 13 and the second conveyor belt 14.

[0045] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the sorting actuator 33 includes a sorting push unit, and the sorting push unit includes a sorting drive and a sorting push block, and the sorting drive is used to drive the sorting push block to move. The sorting operation is completed in a push form, and the push block can occupy the feeding and conveying channel 1, which plays a role in hindering the subsequent blanks from continuing to feed.

[0046] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the fixed-width baffle 321 and the sorting and pushing unit are located on the same side of the feeding and conveying channel 1, and the recovery mechanism 31 is located on the other side of the feeding and conveying channel 1, and is aligned with the fixed-width baffle 321 and the sorting and pushing unit respectively.

[0047] The sorting execution mechanism 33 is used to push the blanks in the set area into the recovery mechanism 31 at a specific time, and prevent the subsequent blanks from being fed to the second conveyor belt 14 within a preset time, so as to ensure that the interval between the two blanks entering the second conveyor belt 14 is not less than the preset value, thereby realizing the control of the feeding rhythm. Due to the inclined setting of the fixed width baffle 321, the width of the feeding and conveying channel 1 in the corresponding area is limited. When the blanks pass through the fixed width sorting mechanism 32, the fixed width baffle 321 guides the blanks to be fed to the second conveyor belt 14 in a single row, and guides the excess blanks to be discharged to the recovery mechanism 31.

[0048] like Figure 3-Figure 7As shown, further, the feeding and conveying channel 1 includes a main segment 12 and at least two sub-segments 11, the first conveyor belt 13 and the second conveyor belt 14 are distributed in the main segment 12, and each of the sub-segments 11 is provided with a third conveyor belt. It also includes a diversion component 5, the diversion component 5 includes a diversion actuator 52, the diversion actuator 52 corresponds to the sub-segment 11 one by one, and the diversion actuator 52 and the corresponding sub-segment 11 are opposite to the main segment 12. The diversion component 5 can feed the blanks separately through each third conveyor belt to improve the feeding efficiency.

[0049] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, the diversion actuator 52 includes a diversion drive and a diversion push block, and the diversion drive drives the diversion push block to move relative to the feed conveying channel 1. A retention mechanism 51 is also included between two adjacent diversion actuators 52, and the retention mechanism 51 includes a retention drive and a retention baffle, and the retention baffle is located above the second conveyor belt 14, and the retention drive drives the retention baffle to move up and down. When the retention baffle is at the lower limit position, the blank is stopped and the corresponding diversion component 5 works to push the corresponding blank to the third conveyor belt.

[0050] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, it also includes a distance mechanism 2 corresponding to the secondary segment 11, the distance mechanism 2 includes a distance baffle and a distance driving member, the distance baffle is located above the corresponding third conveyor belt, and the distance driving member is used to drive the distance baffle to move up and down. The distance mechanism 2 can control the spacing of the blanks on the third conveyor belt to ensure the orderly and accurate operation of the indexing operation.

[0051] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, specifically, it also includes a reflux mechanism 4, the reflux mechanism 4 includes a reflux conveyor belt, the reflux conveyor belt corresponds to the third conveyor belt one by one, and the inlet end of the reflux conveyor belt is located below the outlet end of the third conveyor belt. When the blank on the third conveyor belt is not clamped and transferred by the matching transfer mechanism, it will fall to the reflux conveyor belt and be recovered to ensure the continuous operation of the system.

[0052] like Figure 3-Figure 7 As shown, further, a feeding assembly is included, the feeding assembly includes a hopper 62 and a feeding conveying mechanism 61, and the feeding conveying mechanism 61 is used to convey the blank from the hopper 62 to the inlet end of the feeding conveying channel 1. The feeding conveying mechanism 61 is used to orderly feed the blank from the hopper 62 into the feeding conveying channel 1, further improving the degree of automation.

[0053] like Figure 3-Figure 7As shown, specifically, the return conveyor belt corresponds to the third conveyor belt one by one, and the inlet end of the return conveyor belt is located below the outlet end of the third conveyor belt, and the outlet end extends to the hopper 62. The recovery mechanism 31 is located on the other side of the feed conveying channel 1, and the inlet end is aligned with the fixed width baffle 321 and the sorting and pushing unit respectively, and the outlet end is connected to the hopper 62.

[0054] The automatic blank feeding module of the present application can automatically realize the feeding and sorting operations of the blanks, and has the advantages of simple structure and reliable beat control.

[0055] In short, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A blank automatic feeding module with a beat control function, characterized in that: It includes a feeding conveying channel and a sorting component, wherein the sorting component includes a fixed-width sorting mechanism, a differential speed sorting mechanism, a sorting execution mechanism and a recycling mechanism; The differential speed sorting mechanism comprises a first conveyor belt and a second conveyor belt sequentially distributed along the feed conveying channel, wherein the conveying speed of the second conveyor belt is greater than that of the first conveyor belt; The fixed-width sorting mechanism includes a fixed-width baffle, which corresponds to the first conveyor belt and extends gradually inwardly along the conveying direction from one side of the feed conveying channel; The sorting execution mechanism includes a sorting push unit, and the sorting push unit corresponds to the intersection of the first conveyor belt and the second conveyor belt; The fixed-width baffle and the sorting and pushing unit are located on the same side of the feeding and conveying channel, and the recovery mechanism is located on the other side of the feeding and conveying channel and is aligned with the fixed-width baffle and the sorting and pushing unit respectively.

2. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes a fixed-height sorting mechanism, which includes a fixed-height baffle plate. The fixed-height baffle plate is located above the feed conveying channel and corresponds to the first conveyor belt.

3. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The inclination angle of the width-fixing baffle relative to the feeding conveying channel is adjustable, and the height of the height-fixing baffle relative to the feeding first conveying belt is adjustable.

4. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The sorting execution mechanism comprises a sorting push unit, and the sorting push unit comprises a sorting driving member and a sorting push block, and the sorting driving member is used to drive the sorting push block to move.

5. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The feed conveying channel comprises a main section and at least two sub-sections, the first conveying belt and the second conveying belt are distributed in the main section, and each of the sub-sections is provided with a third conveying belt; It also includes a shunt component, which includes a shunt actuator. The shunt actuator corresponds to the auxiliary segment one by one, and the shunt actuator and the corresponding auxiliary segment are opposite to each other on the left and right relative to the main segment.

6. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The flow splitting actuator comprises a flow splitting driving member and a flow splitting push block, wherein the flow splitting driving member drives the flow splitting push block to move relative to the feed conveying channel; A retention mechanism is also provided between two adjacent flow diversion actuators. The retention mechanism includes a retention drive and a retention baffle. The retention baffle is located above the second conveyor belt. The retention drive drives the retention baffle to move up and down.

7. The automatic blank feeding module with beat control function according to claim 5 is characterized in that: It also includes a distance mechanism corresponding to the sub-segments one by one, the distance mechanism includes a distance baffle and a distance driving member, the distance baffle is located above the corresponding third conveyor belt, and the distance driving member is used to drive the distance baffle to move up and down.

8. The blank automatic feeding module with beat control function according to claim 5 is characterized in that: It also includes a reflux mechanism, which includes a reflux conveyor belt. The reflux conveyor belt corresponds to the third conveyor belt one by one, and the inlet end of the reflux conveyor belt is located below the outlet end of the third conveyor belt.

9. The automatic blank feeding module with a beat control function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding assembly, which includes a hopper and a feeding conveying mechanism. The feeding conveying mechanism is used to convey the blank from the hopper to the inlet end of the feed conveying channel.

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