Automatic feeding and discharging mechanism of drilling machine

Abstract

An automatic feeding and discharging mechanism of a drilling machine comprises a support, a feeding track, a feeding air cylinder, a clamping mechanism, a feeding air cylinder, a discharging channel, a material taking mechanism and a control module, the support is arranged on the drilling machine, the feeding track is arranged on the support, a stopping part is arranged at one end of the feeding track, the feeding air cylinder is arranged at the other end of the feeding track, and the clamping mechanism is arranged on the feeding air cylinder. A workpiece to be machined is located under the center of the drill bit when making contact with the stopping part, the clamping mechanism is arranged above the feeding rail, the clamping center of the clamping mechanism is located under the center of the drill bit, the feeding air cylinder is arranged below the feeding rail, the discharging channel is a hollow pipe, the upper end of the discharging channel is arranged on the support, and the lower end of the discharging channel is a free end. And the material taking mechanism is arranged above the clamping mechanism. The feeding air cylinder, the feeding air cylinder, the clamping mechanism and the material taking mechanism are controlled by the control module to complete automatic feeding and discharging of the drilling machine, manpower is saved, production efficiency is improved, and the automatic feeding and discharging device is simple in structure and convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of drilling machines, in particular to an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a drilling machine. Background Art

[0002] In the field of mechanical processing, drilling machines are a common processing equipment. However, the traditional loading and unloading methods of drilling machines mainly rely on manual operation, which not only increases the labor intensity of workers, but also easily leads to processing accidents due to operational errors. In addition, manual operation also limits the improvement of processing efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model aims to provide an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a drilling machine.

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

[0005] The invention discloses an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a drilling machine, comprising a bracket, a feeding track, a feeding cylinder, a clamping mechanism, a loading cylinder, a feeding channel, a picking mechanism and a control module, wherein the bracket is arranged on the drilling machine, the feeding track is arranged on the bracket for placing a workpiece to be processed, a stop portion is arranged at one end of the feeding track, the feeding cylinder is arranged at the other end of the feeding track for pushing the workpiece to be processed toward the stop portion, the workpiece to be processed is directly below the center of the drill bit when it contacts the stop portion, the clamping mechanism is arranged above the feeding track, the clamping center of the clamping mechanism is directly below the center of the drill bit, the loading cylinder is arranged below the feeding track for pushing the workpiece to be processed that contacts the stop portion upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism, the feeding channel is a hollow tube, the upper end of which is arranged on the bracket, and the lower end is a free end, the picking mechanism is arranged above the clamping mechanism for clamping the workpiece on the clamping mechanism and moving it above the feeding channel, and the control module is electrically connected to the feeding cylinder, the clamping mechanism, the loading cylinder and the picking mechanism respectively.

[0006] Preferably, the feeding track is a rectangular groove track which is open upward, and only one row of workpieces to be processed can be placed in the rectangular groove track.

[0007] Preferably, the clamping mechanism is a three-jaw chuck.

[0008] Preferably, the material picking mechanism includes a clamping cylinder and a unloading cylinder, the clamping cylinder is arranged on the unloading cylinder for clamping the processed workpiece, and the unloading cylinder is arranged on the bracket for moving the clamping cylinder so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder is aligned directly above the unloading channel.

[0009] Preferably, a first sensor is provided on the side of the stop portion facing the feeding track. When the workpiece to be processed triggers the first sensor, it is directly below the center of the drill bit. The first sensor is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece to be processed is in contact with it and sends an electrical signal to the control module. A second sensor is provided in the clamping mechanism. When the workpiece to be processed triggers the second sensor, it is in the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism. The second sensor is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece to be processed is in the center of the clamping mechanism and sends an electrical signal to the control module. The control module is electrically connected to a time relay. A third sensor is provided on the clamping cylinder. The third sensor is triggered when the clamping cylinder clamps the workpiece. The third sensor is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece is in contact with it and sends an electrical signal to the control module. A fourth sensor is provided on the unloading cylinder. The unloading cylinder moves the clamping cylinder so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder is aligned with the unloading channel and triggers the fourth sensor. The fourth sensor is electrically connected to the control module to send an electrical signal to the control module when triggered.

[0010] Preferably, the unloading cylinder is a three-axis module consisting of a lifting cylinder, a lateral movement cylinder and a longitudinal movement cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the control module adopts a PLC control system.

[0012] Preferably, the control module controls the feeding cylinder, the clamping mechanism, the loading cylinder, the clamping cylinder and the unloading cylinder through solenoid valves.

[0013] Preferably, a material receiving box is provided at the lower end of the material discharge channel.

[0014] Beneficial effects of the utility model

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0016] When in use, first, the control module is used to control the feeding cylinder to push the workpiece to be processed toward the stop part and then retreat. The second step is to control the loading cylinder to push the workpiece to be processed that is in contact with the stop part upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism. The third step is to control the clamping mechanism to clamp the workpiece to be processed and then control the loading cylinder to retreat. The fourth step is to start the drilling machine to press the drill bit down to process the workpiece to be processed. After the processing is completed, the fifth step is to control the picking mechanism to clamp the workpiece on the clamping mechanism and then control the clamping mechanism to release the workpiece. The sixth step is to control the picking mechanism to move the workpiece to the top of the feeding channel and then release it. The workpiece falls into the feeding channel, and a collecting box can be placed at the lower end of the feeding channel to collect the workpiece, thereby completing the automatic loading and unloading of the drilling machine, saving manpower and improving production efficiency. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 , 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the feeding track, feeding cylinder, clamping mechanism and loading cylinder;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding track and the feeding cylinder;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper / lower end", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "the other end" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting / sleeving", "sleeve connection", "connection", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] See also Figure 1-5The utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a drilling machine, comprising a bracket 1, a feeding track 2, a feeding cylinder 3, a clamping mechanism 4, a loading cylinder 5, a feeding channel 6, a material taking mechanism and a control module, wherein the bracket 1 is arranged on the drilling machine, the feeding track 2 is arranged on the bracket 1 for placing a workpiece to be processed, a stopper 21 is arranged at one end of the feeding track 2, the feeding cylinder 3 is arranged at the other end of the feeding track 2 for pushing the workpiece to be processed toward the stopper 21, and when the workpiece to be processed contacts the stopper 21, it is directly below the center of the drill bit, and the clamping mechanism 4 is provided It is arranged above the feeding track 2, and the clamping center of the clamping mechanism 4 is directly below the center of the drill bit. The loading cylinder 5 is arranged below the feeding track 2 to push the workpiece to be processed that is in contact with the stopper 21 upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism 4. The unloading channel 6 is a hollow tube, the upper end of which is arranged on the bracket 1, and the lower end is a free end. The picking mechanism is arranged above the clamping mechanism 4 to clamp the workpiece on the clamping mechanism 4 and move it to above the unloading channel 6. The control module is electrically connected to the feeding cylinder 3, the clamping mechanism 4, the loading cylinder 5, and the picking mechanism, respectively.

[0025] During use, first, the control module is used to control the feeding cylinder 3 to push the workpiece to be processed toward the stop part 21 and then retreat. The second step is to control the loading cylinder 5 to push the workpiece to be processed that is in contact with the stop part 21 upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism 4. The third step is to control the clamping mechanism 4 to clamp the workpiece to be processed and then control the loading cylinder 5 to retreat. The fourth step is to start the drilling machine to press the drill bit down to process the workpiece to be processed. After the processing is completed, the fifth step is to control the material picking mechanism to clamp the workpiece on the clamping mechanism 4 and then control the clamping mechanism 4 to release the workpiece. The sixth step is to control the material picking mechanism to move the workpiece to the top of the feeding channel 6 and then release it. The workpiece falls into the feeding channel 6. A material collecting box can be placed at the lower end of the feeding channel 6 to collect the workpiece, thereby completing the automatic loading and unloading of the drilling machine, saving manpower and improving production efficiency. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0026] Specifically, the control module can adopt a PLC control system, and then the connection between each step can be achieved by setting a time relay and a solenoid valve.

[0027] Specifically, the feeding track 2 is a rectangular groove track that is open upward, and only one row of workpieces to be processed can be placed in the rectangular groove track.

[0028] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 4 is a three-jaw chuck.

[0029] Specifically, the material picking mechanism includes a clamping cylinder 7 and a unloading cylinder 8. The clamping cylinder 7 is arranged on the unloading cylinder 8 to clamp the processed workpiece, and the unloading cylinder 8 is arranged on the bracket 1 to move the clamping cylinder 7 so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder 7 is aligned directly above the unloading channel 6.

[0030] Furthermore, a first sensor 22 is provided on the side of the stopper 21 facing the feeding track 2. When the workpiece to be processed triggers the first sensor 22, it is located directly below the center of the drill bit. The first sensor 22 is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece to be processed is in contact with it and sends an electrical signal to the control module. A second sensor 41 is provided in the clamping mechanism 4. When the workpiece to be processed triggers the second sensor 41, it is located at the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism 4. The second sensor 41 is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece to be processed is in the center of the clamping mechanism 4 and sends an electrical signal to the control module. Sending power signal, the control module is electrically connected to a time relay, the clamping cylinder 7 is provided with a third sensor, the third sensor is triggered when the clamping cylinder 7 clamps the workpiece, the third sensor is electrically connected to the control module to sense that the workpiece is in contact with it and sends an electrical signal to the control module, the unloading cylinder 8 is provided with a fourth sensor, the unloading cylinder 8 moves the clamping cylinder 7 so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder 7 is aligned with the unloading channel 6 when the fourth sensor is triggered, the fourth sensor is electrically connected to the control module to send an electrical signal to the control module when triggered.

[0031] When in use, first, the control module is used to control the feeding cylinder 3 to push the workpiece to be processed toward the stopper 21, and the workpiece to be processed triggers the first sensor 22. The first sensor 22 sends an electrical signal to the control module, and the control module controls the feeding cylinder 3 to retract and controls the loading cylinder 5 to push the workpiece to be processed that is in contact with the first sensor 22 upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism 4, and the workpiece to be processed triggers the second sensor 41. The second sensor 41 sends an electrical signal to the control module, and the control module controls the clamping mechanism 4 to clamp the workpiece to be processed, and the drilling machine is manually started to press the drill bit down to tighten the workpiece to be processed. At the same time, the control module controls the time relay to start working. When the preset time of the time relay ends, it sends an electrical signal to the control module. The control module controls the clamping cylinder 7 to clamp the workpiece on the clamping mechanism 4. The workpiece triggers the third sensor, and the third sensor sends an electrical signal to the control module. The control module controls the unloading cylinder 8 to move the clamping cylinder 7 so that the workpiece moves to the top of the unloading channel 6, triggering the fourth sensor. The fourth sensor sends an electrical signal to the control module, and the control module controls the clamping cylinder 7 to release the workpiece and then controls the unloading cylinder 8 to retreat, and this cycle is repeated to complete the automatic loading and unloading of the drilling machine.

[0032] Specifically, the unloading cylinder 8 is a three-axis module consisting of a lifting cylinder, a lateral movement cylinder and a longitudinal movement cylinder, so as to move the clamping cylinder 7.

[0033] Specifically, the control module adopts a PLC control system.

[0034] Specifically, the control module controls the feeding cylinder 3, the clamping mechanism 4, the loading cylinder 5, the clamping cylinder 7 and the unloading cylinder 8 through the solenoid valve.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions. The sentence "includes an element defined by ... does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element".

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading mechanism for a drilling machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a support (1), a feeding track (2), a feeding cylinder (3), a clamping mechanism (4), a loading cylinder (5), a feeding channel (6), a material taking mechanism and a control module. The support (1) is arranged on a drilling machine. The feeding track (2) is arranged on the support (1) for placing a workpiece to be processed. A stopper (21) is arranged at one end of the feeding track (2). The feeding cylinder (3) is arranged at the other end of the feeding track (2) for pushing the workpiece to be processed toward the stopper (21). When the workpiece to be processed contacts the stopper (21), it is located directly below the center of the drill bit. The clamping mechanism (4) is arranged above the feeding track (2). The clamping center of the clamping mechanism (4) is located directly below the center of the drill bit. The loading cylinder (5) is arranged below the feeding track (2) to push the workpiece to be processed that is in contact with the stopper (21) upward to the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism (4). The unloading channel (6) is a hollow tube, the upper end of which is arranged on the bracket (1) and the lower end is a free end. The picking mechanism is arranged above the clamping mechanism (4) to clamp the workpiece on the clamping mechanism (4) and move it to above the unloading channel (6). The control module is electrically connected to the feeding cylinder (3), the clamping mechanism (4), the loading cylinder (5) and the picking mechanism respectively.

2. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding track (2) is a rectangular groove track that is open upwards, and only one row of workpieces to be processed can be placed in the rectangular groove track.

3. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (4) is a three-jaw chuck.

4. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism comprises a clamping cylinder (7) and a material unloading cylinder (8); the clamping cylinder (7) is arranged on the material unloading cylinder (8) for clamping the processed workpiece; the material unloading cylinder (8) is arranged on the bracket (1) for moving the clamping cylinder (7) so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder (7) is aligned with the top of the material unloading channel (6).

5. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first sensor (22) is provided on one side of the stopper (21) facing the feeding track (2); when the workpiece to be processed triggers the first sensor (22), the workpiece is located directly below the center of the drill bit; the first sensor (22) is electrically connected to the control module for sensing that the workpiece to be processed is in contact with the sensor and sending an electrical signal to the control module; a second sensor (41) is provided in the clamping mechanism (4); when the workpiece to be processed triggers the second sensor (41), the workpiece is located at the clamping center position of the clamping mechanism (4); the second sensor (41) is electrically connected to the control module for sensing that the workpiece to be processed is in the center of the clamping mechanism (4), and sending an electrical signal to the control module. The control module sends an electrical signal, the control module is electrically connected to a time relay, the clamping cylinder (7) is provided with a third sensor, the third sensor is triggered when the clamping cylinder (7) clamps the workpiece, the third sensor is electrically connected to the control module and is used to send an electrical signal to the control module when it senses that the workpiece is in contact with the third sensor, the unloading cylinder (8) is provided with a fourth sensor, the fourth sensor is triggered when the unloading cylinder (8) moves the clamping cylinder (7) so that the workpiece clamped by the clamping cylinder (7) is aligned with the unloading channel (6), and the fourth sensor is electrically connected to the control module and is used to send an electrical signal to the control module when it is triggered.

6. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The unloading cylinder (8) is a three-axis module consisting of an upward cylinder, a horizontal cylinder and a vertical cylinder.

7. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control module adopts a PLC control system.

8. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control module controls the feeding cylinder (3), the clamping mechanism (4), the loading cylinder (5), the clamping cylinder (7) and the unloading cylinder (8) through the solenoid valve.

9. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism of a drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A material receiving box is provided at the lower end of the material discharge channel (6).

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