Universal feeding machine for flaky materials

Abstract

The utility model discloses a universal loading machine for flaky materials, which comprises a machine table, a material conveying mechanism, at least one batch feeding mechanism and a YZ-axis movement mechanism are arranged on the machine table, the batch feeding mechanism and the material conveying mechanism are arranged adjacently, a plurality of flaky materials are inserted on the batch feeding mechanism at intervals, the YZ-axis movement mechanism is arranged on two sides of the material conveying mechanism in a spanning manner, and the YZ-axis movement mechanism is arranged on the machine table. A rotary motion air cylinder is arranged at the motion end of the YZ-axis motion mechanism, a U-shaped supporting arm is arranged at the rotary end of the rotary motion air cylinder, a cross beam part of the U-shaped supporting arm is fixedly connected with a motion shaft of the rotary motion air cylinder, the two ends of the U-shaped supporting arm extend in the radial direction of the motion shaft of the rotary motion air cylinder, and negative pressure suction nozzles are arranged at the two ends of the U-shaped supporting arm respectively. The YZ-axis movement mechanism is used for driving the U-shaped supporting arm to move between the batch feeding mechanism and the conveying mechanism, and the negative pressure suction nozzle is used for sucking sheet materials. The automatic feeding device has the advantages of being higher in automation capacity, simple in material taking and placing action, lower in application cost and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a sheet material feeding and conveying mechanism in a patch system, in particular to a universal sheet material feeding machine. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of LCD products, the mode of loading materials on racks is often used. Its purpose is to improve production efficiency by batch loading. In other words, the traditional process is manual loading or auxiliary loading with racks. This type of loading method requires more manual participation and the labor cost in the production process is high. In addition, problems such as product contamination and damage may occur during the production process, which is easy to cause waste of resources and cannot meet the current process requirements. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a universal feeding machine for sheet materials with stronger automation capability, simple material taking and placing action and lower application cost in view of the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions.

[0005] A universal feeding machine for sheet materials comprises a machine platform, on which a feeding mechanism, at least one batch feeding mechanism and a YZ-axis motion mechanism are arranged, the batch feeding mechanism is arranged adjacent to the feeding mechanism, and a plurality of sheet materials are inserted at intervals on the batch feeding mechanism, the YZ-axis motion mechanism is arranged across both sides of the feeding mechanism, a rotary motion cylinder is arranged at the moving end of the YZ-axis motion mechanism, a U-shaped support arm is arranged at the rotating end of the rotary motion cylinder, a cross beam portion of the U-shaped support arm is fixedly connected to the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder, two end portions of the U-shaped support arm extend radially toward the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder, two end portions of the U-shaped support arm are respectively provided with negative pressure suction nozzles, the YZ-axis motion mechanism is used to drive the U-shaped support arm to move between the batch feeding mechanism and the feeding mechanism, and the negative pressure suction nozzle is used to suck the sheet material.

[0006] Preferably, two batch feeding mechanisms are provided on the machine platform, and the two batch feeding mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the feeding mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, the batch feeding mechanism comprises a translational motion platform capable of translationally moving relative to the machine platform and a driving mechanism for driving the translational motion platform to move, and a fixture for loading sheet materials is provided on the translational motion platform.

[0008] Preferably, two parallel slide rails are fixed on the platform, and two slide seats are provided at the bottom of the translational motion carrier, and the two slide seats are respectively slidably matched with the two slide rails.

[0009] Preferably, a gantry is fixed on the machine platform, the gantry is arranged across two sides of the feeding mechanism, and the YZ axis motion mechanism is fixed on the gantry.

[0010] Preferably, a cabinet is fixed on the machine platform, and the cabinet cover is arranged above the feeding mechanism, the batch feeding mechanism and the YZ axis motion mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the front end of the feeding mechanism passes through the cabinet and extends forward.

[0012] In the universal feeding machine for sheet materials disclosed in the utility model, the batch feeding mechanism is arranged adjacent to the conveying mechanism, and the batch feeding mechanism is used to insert multiple sheet materials at intervals and convey the sheet materials in batches to a designated position to wait for material collection, and then the YZ-axis motion mechanism is controlled to drive the rotary motion cylinder and the U-shaped support arm to move. When collecting materials, the YZ-axis motion mechanism drives the rotary motion cylinder to move above the batch feeding mechanism, and the rotary motion cylinder drives the U-shaped support arm to flip to a vertical position and absorb the sheet material from the side, and then the YZ-axis motion mechanism drives the rotary motion cylinder and the U-shaped support arm to rise so that the sheet material is separated from the batch feeding mechanism, and then the rotary motion cylinder drives the U-shaped support arm to retreat to a horizontal state, and the YZ-axis motion mechanism drives the rotary motion cylinder and the U-shaped support arm to move horizontally to the top of the conveying mechanism and then descend until the U-shaped support arm places the sheet material on the conveying mechanism for conveying. Based on the above principles, it can be seen that the loading and discharging processes of the utility model do not require human participation, have stronger automation capabilities, lower application costs, and simple material taking and placing actions, which can not only ensure the accuracy of material taking and placing, but also improve movement efficiency. In addition, the front end of the feeding mechanism passes through the cabinet and extends forward. The utility model arranges the feeding mechanism as a structure that extends forward, and manual loading can be realized in specific scenarios, so that the utility model has the capabilities of both automatic loading and manual loading, thereby having stronger versatility. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a top view of the universal feeding machine for sheet materials of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the universal feeding machine for sheet materials of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A;

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The large picture of the middle B section;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the utility model of the universal feeding machine for sheet materials after the cabinet is installed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] The utility model discloses a universal feeding machine for sheet materials, combined with Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a machine table 1, on which a feeding mechanism 2, at least one batch feeding mechanism 3 and a YZ axis motion mechanism 4 are provided. The batch feeding mechanism 3 is arranged adjacent to the feeding mechanism 2, and a plurality of sheet materials are inserted at intervals on the batch feeding mechanism 3. The YZ axis motion mechanism 4 is arranged across both sides of the feeding mechanism 2. A rotary motion cylinder 5 is provided at the moving end of the YZ axis motion mechanism 4. A U-shaped support arm 6 is provided at the rotating end of the rotary motion cylinder 5. The cross beam portion of the U-shaped support arm 6 is fixedly connected to the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder 5. The two ends of the U-shaped support arm 6 extend radially toward the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder 5. Negative pressure suction nozzles 60 are respectively provided at the two ends of the U-shaped support arm 6. The YZ axis motion mechanism 4 is used to drive the U-shaped support arm 6 to move between the batch feeding mechanism 3 and the feeding mechanism 2. The negative pressure suction nozzle 60 is used to absorb the sheet material.

[0020] In the above structure, the batch feeding mechanism 3 is arranged adjacent to the conveying mechanism 2, and the batch feeding mechanism 3 is used to insert multiple sheet materials at intervals and convey the sheet materials in batches to the designated position to wait for material collection, and then control the YZ-axis motion mechanism 4 to drive the rotary motion cylinder 5 and the U-shaped support arm 6 to move. When collecting materials, the YZ-axis motion mechanism 4 drives the rotary motion cylinder 5 to move above the batch feeding mechanism 3, and the rotary motion cylinder 5 drives the U-shaped support arm 6 to flip to a vertical position and absorb the sheet materials from the side, and then the YZ-axis motion mechanism 4 drives the rotary motion cylinder 5 and the U-shaped support arm 6 to rise so that the sheet materials are separated from the batch feeding mechanism 3, and then the rotary motion cylinder 5 drives the U-shaped support arm 6 to retreat to a horizontal state, and the YZ-axis motion mechanism 4 drives the rotary motion cylinder 5 and the U-shaped support arm 6 to move horizontally to the top of the conveying mechanism 2 and then descend until the U-shaped support arm 6 places the sheet materials on the conveying mechanism 2 for conveying. Based on the above principles, it can be seen that the loading and discharging processes of the utility model do not require human participation, have stronger automation capabilities, lower application costs, and simple material taking and placing actions, which can not only ensure the accuracy of material taking and placing, but also improve movement efficiency. In addition, the front end of the feeding mechanism 2 passes through the cabinet 8 and extends forward. The utility model sets the feeding mechanism 2 as a structure that extends forward, and manual loading can be realized in specific scenarios, so that the utility model has the capabilities of both automatic loading and manual loading, thereby having stronger versatility.

[0021] In order to achieve the replacement of the jig without stopping the machine, in this embodiment, two batch feeding mechanisms 3 are provided on the machine 1, and the two batch feeding mechanisms 3 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the feeding mechanism 2. Among them, in this embodiment, two batch feeding mechanisms 3 are preferably provided, and when the equipment is in the process of taking materials from one of the batch feeding mechanisms 3, the staff can replace the jig on the other batch feeding mechanism 3, so as to replenish materials without stopping the machine.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment, the batch feeding mechanism 3 includes a translational motion carrier 30 that can translate relative to the machine 1 and a driving mechanism 31 for driving the translational motion carrier 30 to move. A fixture 32 for loading sheet materials is provided on the translational motion carrier 30. The fixture 32 has a plurality of slots for inserting sheet materials. Furthermore, the movement trajectory of the translational motion carrier 30 can be parallel to the feeding mechanism 2, and the driving mechanism 31 can also be a motor belt driving mechanism.

[0023] In order to achieve smooth movement of the translational motion platform 30, in the present embodiment, two parallel slide rails 33 are fixed on the machine platform 1, and two slide seats are provided at the bottom of the translational motion platform 30, and the two slide seats are respectively slidably matched with the two slide rails 33.

[0024] In this embodiment, see Figure 2 , a gantry 9 is fixed on the machine 1, the gantry 9 is arranged across the two sides of the feeding mechanism 2, and the YZ axis motion mechanism 4 is fixed on the gantry 9. Specifically, the YZ axis motion mechanism 4 includes a Y axis linear module 40, a Z axis lifting module 41 is arranged at the moving end of the translation linear module 40, a Z axis cylinder 42 is arranged at the moving end of the Z axis lifting module 41, and the rotary motion cylinder 5 is arranged at the moving end of the Z axis cylinder 42. Based on the above structure, the YZ axis motion mechanism 4 can accurately and reliably drive the rotary motion cylinder 5 and the U-shaped support arm 6 to perform the material picking and placing action.

[0025] In order to provide protection against dust and dirt, in this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 5 A cabinet 8 is fixed on the machine platform 1, and the cabinet 8 is arranged above the feeding mechanism 2, the batch feeding mechanism 3 and the YZ axis motion mechanism 4. Furthermore, the front end of the feeding mechanism 2 passes through the cabinet 8 and extends forward. In order to facilitate the staff to perform corresponding operations, in this embodiment, the cabinet 8 is provided with components such as a controller 80 and a cabinet door 81.

[0026] 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 or improvements made within the technical scope of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A universal feeding machine for sheet materials, characterized in that: The invention comprises a machine platform (1), wherein the machine platform (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (2), at least one batch feeding mechanism (3) and a YZ axis motion mechanism (4), wherein the batch feeding mechanism (3) is arranged adjacent to the feeding mechanism (2), and a plurality of sheet materials are inserted at intervals on the batch feeding mechanism (3), and the YZ axis motion mechanism (4) is arranged across two sides of the feeding mechanism (2), and a rotary motion cylinder (5) is provided at the moving end of the YZ axis motion mechanism (4), and the rotary motion cylinder (5) is provided at the rotating end thereof. A U-shaped support arm (6), wherein the cross beam of the U-shaped support arm (6) is fixedly connected to the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder (5), the two ends of the U-shaped support arm (6) extend radially toward the moving axis of the rotary motion cylinder (5), and the two ends of the U-shaped support arm (6) are respectively provided with negative pressure suction nozzles (60), the YZ axis motion mechanism (4) is used to drive the U-shaped support arm (6) to move between the batch feeding mechanism (3) and the conveying mechanism (2), and the negative pressure suction nozzle (60) is used to suck the sheet material.

2. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine platform (1) is provided with two batch feeding mechanisms (3), and the two batch feeding mechanisms (3) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the feeding mechanism (2).

3. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The batch feeding mechanism (3) comprises a translational motion carrier (30) capable of translation relative to the machine platform (1) and a driving mechanism (31) for driving the translational motion carrier (30) to move, and a fixture (32) for loading sheet materials is provided on the translational motion carrier (30).

4. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: Two parallel slide rails (33) are fixed on the machine platform (1), and two slide seats are provided at the bottom of the translational motion carrier (30), and the two slide seats are respectively slidably matched with the two slide rails (33).

5. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: A gantry (9) is fixed on the machine platform (1), the gantry (9) is arranged across two sides of the feeding mechanism (2), and the YZ axis motion mechanism (4) is fixed on the gantry (9).

6. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cabinet (8) is fixed on the machine platform (1), and the cabinet (8) is arranged above the feeding mechanism (2), the batch feeding mechanism (3) and the YZ axis motion mechanism (4).

7. The universal feeding machine for sheet materials according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front end of the material conveying mechanism (2) passes through the cabinet (8) and extends forward.

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