Ball material jacking device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ball material jacking device. The ball material jacking device comprises a working platform, an ejector pin mechanism and a servo driver. The working platform can be used for placing the carrying disc, the working platform is provided with a plurality of matching holes penetrating through the thickness direction, and the plurality of matching holes are in space communication with the plurality of array grooves of the carrying disc respectively. The ejector pin mechanism is arranged below the working platform and comprises a base and a plurality of ejector pins installed on the base, and the ejector pins correspond to the matching holes in position. And the servo driver is in driving connection with the base to control the lifting of the base. In the actual application process, ball material primary blanks are contained in the multiple arraying grooves of the carrying disc respectively, and the servo driver is configured to control the ascending distance of the base according to the lengths of the ball material primary blanks so that the multiple ejector pins can conduct accurate ball material primary blank jacking operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a ball material lifting device, in particular to a device for lifting a plurality of ball material embryos arranged on a carrier plate upward to a predetermined height. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards improve and they pay more attention to outdoor leisure life, more and more people are fond of golf, and these people may be men or women from all walks of life or all ages. In other words, golf allows people from different industries, different ages and different genders to compete and communicate on the same field, and this is the charm of this sport.

[0003] In the production process of golf balls, many steps need to be completed manually. For example, multiple ball blanks (such as rubber blocks) are arranged on a tray by workers and sent to a molding machine by a cart to form multiple ball cores. However, the above method is not only time-consuming and not conducive to automated manufacturing, but also leads to increased costs. It may also lead to cost waste or poor product quality due to human error.

[0004] Therefore, how to overcome the above-mentioned defects through improvement of structural design has become one of the important issues to be solved in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a ball material lifting device to address the deficiencies of the prior art, which can lift a plurality of ball material embryos arranged on a carrier plate upward to a predetermined height so that they can be clamped by a robot arm and transferred to a molding machine, thereby molding a plurality of spheres, such as the core of a golf ball, at one time.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, one of the technical solutions adopted by the utility model is to provide a ball material lifting device, which is used to lift up a plurality of ball material embryos arranged on a carrier to a predetermined height, wherein the plurality of ball material embryos are respectively accommodated in a plurality of arranged grooves of the carrier. The ball material lifting device includes a working platform, an ejector mechanism and a servo driver. The working platform can be placed on the carrier, and the working platform has a plurality of matching holes that penetrate the thickness direction, and the plurality of matching holes are respectively connected to the plurality of arranged grooves of the carrier to form a space. The ejector mechanism is arranged below the working platform, and the ejector mechanism includes a base and a plurality of ejectors mounted on the base, and the plurality of ejectors and the plurality of matching holes are located in corresponding positions. The servo driver is connected to the base to control the lifting and lowering of the base. The servo driver is configured to control the lifting distance of the base according to the length of the plurality of ball material embryos, so that the plurality of ejectors respectively pass through the plurality of matching holes and are respectively inserted into the plurality of arranged grooves of the carrier with a predetermined length.

[0007] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the servo driver is disposed below the base and includes a driving member connected to the base.

[0008] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the free end of the driving member is connected to the center position of the base.

[0009] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the ball material lifting device further includes a device body, and the device body is configured to integrate the working platform, the ejector mechanism and the servo drive into one.

[0010] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the utility model, the device body includes a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat, the second fixing seat is arranged below the working platform and is integrally connected to the first fixing seat. In addition, the working platform is fixed on the first fixing seat, the servo drive is fixed on the second fixing seat, and the ejector mechanism is arranged to be reciprocatingly movable between the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat.

[0011] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the device body includes two balance guide columns arranged between the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat, and the base and the balance guide columns are cooperatively connected to move the multiple ejectors along the balance guide columns.

[0012] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the two balance guide columns pass through the base and are slidably matched with the base, and the two balance guide columns are symmetrically arranged with the driving member as the center.

[0013] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the ball material lifting device further includes a material cleaner disposed on the working platform for performing a ball material clearing operation.

[0014] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the present invention, the working platform has a material drop opening, which is located close to the multiple matching holes, and the material cleaner is configured to bring the ball material embryos remaining on the carrier to the material drop opening during the ball material cleaning operation.

[0015] Furthermore, in an embodiment of the utility model, the material cleaner includes a pushing part and two movable parts, the pushing part is integrally connected between the two movable parts, and the two movable parts are arranged to reciprocate on opposite sides of the working platform and along the length direction of the working platform.

[0016] One of the beneficial effects of the utility model is that the ball material lifting device provided by the utility model can effectively solve the technical problem of failure of the robot arm to clamp the ball blank due to sticking, improper placement or too short a length of the blank through the technical features of "a working platform for placing a carrier, which has a plurality of matching holes running through the thickness direction", "an ejector mechanism is arranged below the working platform, which includes a base and a plurality of ejectors mounted on the base, and the positions of the plurality of ejectors and the plurality of matching holes correspond to each other" and "a servo drive and a base drive are connected to control the lifting and lowering of the base, so that the plurality of ejectors respectively pass through the plurality of matching holes and are respectively inserted into the plurality of rows of grooves of the carrier with a predetermined length".

[0017] In order to further understand the features and technical contents of the present invention, please refer to the following detailed description and drawings of the present invention. However, the drawings provided are only for reference and description and are not intended to limit the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a ball material lifting device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the use status of the ball material lifting device of the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional operation schematic diagram of the ball lifting device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is another three-dimensional operation schematic diagram of the ball material lifting device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 5It is a planar operation schematic diagram of the ball lifting device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is another planar operation schematic diagram of the ball material lifting device according to the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional operation schematic diagram of a ball lifting device according to the second embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is another three-dimensional operation schematic diagram of the ball material lifting device according to the second embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a molding system using a ball material lifting device according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the "ball lifting device" disclosed in the utility model through specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can understand the advantages and effects of the utility model from the contents disclosed in this specification. The utility model can be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified and changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the concept of the utility model. In addition, the drawings of the utility model are only simple schematic illustrations and are not depicted according to actual dimensions. It is stated in advance. The following implementation methods will further explain the relevant technical contents of the utility model in detail, but the disclosed contents are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, the terms used herein have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art. The materials involved in each embodiment are commercially available or prepared according to the prior art unless otherwise specified. The operations or instruments involved in each embodiment are conventional operations or instruments in the art unless otherwise specified.

[0029] First embodiment

[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , showing the structure of the ball material lifting device Z according to the first embodiment of the utility model. As shown in the above figures, the ball material lifting device Z includes a working platform 1, a pin mechanism 2 and a servo driver 3. Among them, the working platform 1 can be used to place a carrier T, the pin mechanism 2 is arranged under the working platform 1, and the servo driver 3 is connected to the pin mechanism 2 to control the lifting and lowering of the pin mechanism 2.

[0031] Cooperate Figures 3 to 5As shown, the ball material lifting device Z of the utility model can be applied to the automated molding process of golf ball cores. Specifically, the ball material lifting device Z can lift up a plurality of ball material embryos B (such as rubber embryos with a desired shape) arranged on a carrier T to a predetermined height, so that they can be clamped by a robot arm A (such as a multi-axis robot arm equipped with a plurality of material clamping accessories) and transferred to a molding machine, thereby molding a plurality of ball cores at one time. In actual application, the plurality of ball material embryos B can be respectively accommodated in a plurality of arranged slots S of the carrier T.

[0032] In this embodiment, the working platform 1 has a plurality of mating holes 101 that penetrate in the thickness direction, and the number and arrangement of the plurality of mating holes 101 correspond to the number and arrangement of the plurality of aligned slots S on the carrier T. Accordingly, when the carrier T is placed on the working platform 1, the plurality of mating holes 101 can form spatial communication with the plurality of aligned slots S respectively.

[0033] The ejector mechanism 2 includes a base 21 and a plurality of ejectors 22. The base 21 is configured to be able to be raised and lowered relative to the working platform 1. The plurality of ejectors 22 are fixedly mounted on the base 21 to move synchronously with the base 21 and to move to a raised position or a lowered position with the base 21. In actual application, the plurality of ejectors 22 can be configured as a columnar structure, and the positions of the plurality of ejectors 22 and the plurality of matching holes 101 on the working platform 1 correspond to each other, wherein each matching hole 101 can be passed through by an ejector 22. Accordingly, when the plurality of ejectors 22 are in a raised position, they can respectively pass through the plurality of matching holes 101 and protrude from the table 100 (top surface) of the working platform 1, so as to be respectively inserted into the plurality of aligned slots S of the carrier T. Therefore, each ball material blank B accommodated in each row of slots S can be lifted upward by the ejector pin 22, so that more of the ball material blank B is exposed outside the carrier T, and the exposed part is within the range that the robot arm A can grasp; even if the length of the ball material blank B is too short, or it is not placed properly or sticks to the carrier T, it can still be grasped by the robot arm A smoothly.

[0034] The servo driver 3 is disposed below the base 21, and the servo driver 3 includes a retractable driving member 31 connected to the base 21. Preferably, the free end (driving end) of the driving member 31 is connected to the center of the base 21, so that the base 21 can be smoothly raised and lowered under the drive of the driving member 31. It is worth noting that the servo driver 3 can drive the base 21 with multiple ejectors 22 to rise a certain distance or height through the driving member 31 according to the set driving parameters such as driving direction and driving displacement, so as to achieve a more accurate ball material lifting operation, that is, to eject the ball material embryo B from the entire row of slots S of the carrier T.

[0035] Further, when the required length of the ball material blank B is shorter, the servo driver 3 can adjust the driving parameters, such as increasing the upward driving displacement, so that the base 21 can be driven by the driving member 31 to move to a higher position, so that the height of the ejector 22 protruding from the table 100 of the working platform 1 increases, that is, the part of the ejector 22 exposed on the table 100 of the working platform 1 increases; when the length of the ball material blank B is longer, the servo driver 3 can adjust the driving parameters, such as reducing the upward driving displacement, so that the base 21 can be driven by the driving member 31 to move to a lower position, so that the height of the ejector 22 protruding from the table 100 of the working platform 1 decreases, that is, the part of the ejector 22 exposed on the table 100 of the working platform 1 decreases. In other words, the servo driver 3 can control the rising distance or height of the base 21 according to the length of the ball material blank B, so that the ball material blank B is lifted upward by the ejector 22 and has a sufficient length to be clamped outside the carrier T. Therefore, the shape and size of the ball material blank B can be unrestricted.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the ball material lifting device Z of the utility model includes a device body 4, and the device body 4 is configured to integrate the working platform 1, the ejector mechanism 2 and the servo drive 3 into one. In this embodiment, the device body 4 may include a first fixed seat 41 and a second fixed seat 42, wherein the second fixed seat 42 is arranged below the working platform 1 and is integrally connected to the first fixed seat 41; the first fixed seat 41 and the second fixed seat 42 can be connected together detachably or inseparable. In addition, the working platform 1 is fixed on the first fixed seat 41, the servo drive 3 is fixed on the second fixed seat 42, and the ejector mechanism 2 is configured to be reciprocating between the first fixed seat 41 and the second fixed seat 42.

[0037] In practical application, the device body 4 may further include two balance guide posts 43 disposed between the first fixing seat 41 and the second fixing seat 42, and the base 21 of the ejector mechanism 2 is cooperatively connected with the two balance guide posts 43 to move the plurality of ejectors 22 along the balance guide posts 43. Specifically, the two balance guide posts 43 pass through the base 21 and are slidably matched with the base 21, and the two balance guide posts 43 are symmetrically disposed with the driving member 31 of the servo driver 3 as the center.

[0038] Please cooperate again Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, if necessary, the ball material lifting device Z of the utility model may also include a material remover 5 to remove the ball material embryo B that is not clamped by the robot arm A and remains on the carrier T. Further, the working platform 1 may have a material drop opening 102, which is located close to the multiple matching holes 101, for example, on one side of the multiple matching holes 101. In addition, the material remover 5 may be arranged on the working platform 1, and the material remover 5 may include a material pusher 51 and two movable parts 52, wherein the material pusher 51 is integrally connected between the two movable parts 52, and the two movable parts 52 are arranged to reciprocate on opposite sides of the working platform 1 and along the length direction of the working platform 1, so that the material pusher 51 can bring the ball material embryo B remaining on the carrier T to the material drop opening 102 for discharge. The pushing portion 51 may be a pushing plate, and the movable portion 52 may be an L-shaped connecting arm, but the utility model is not limited thereto. In an embodiment not shown, the movable portion 52 may be connected to a transmission member that can move linearly and is driven by a driving source (not shown in the figure).

[0039] In actual application, a collection box (not shown in the figure) may be placed below the material drop opening 102 to collect the ball material embryos B dropped from the material drop opening 102 .

[0040] Second embodiment

[0041] See also Fig. 9 , showing a practical application of the ball material lifting device Z according to the first embodiment of the utility model. Fig. 9 The practical application shown is an automated sphere forming system, which includes a robot arm A, at least one ball lifting device Z and at least one sphere forming machine M. The robot arm A can be a multi-axis robot arm equipped with a plurality of clamping accessories, and the ball lifting device Z and the sphere forming machine M are arranged within the range of motion of the robot arm A.

[0042] Cooperate Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the ball material lifting device Z can lift up a plurality of ball material embryos B (such as rubber embryos with a desired shape) arranged on a carrier plate T to a predetermined height so that they can be clamped by a robot arm A and transferred to a sphere forming machine M, thereby forming a plurality of spheres (such as golf ball cores) at one time.

[0043] The relevant technical details mentioned in the first embodiment are still valid in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here to reduce repetition. Accordingly, the relevant technical details mentioned in this embodiment can also be applied in the first embodiment.

[0044] Advantageous Effects of Embodiments

[0045] The ball material lifting device provided by the utility model can effectively solve the technical problem of failure of the robot arm to clamp the ball blank due to sticking, improper placement or too short a length of the blank, through the technical features of "a working platform for placing a carrier, which has a plurality of matching holes running through the thickness direction", "an ejector mechanism is arranged below the working platform, which includes a base and a plurality of ejectors mounted on the base, and the positions of the plurality of ejectors and the plurality of matching holes correspond to each other", and "a servo driver and the base are connected to control the lifting and lowering of the base, so that the plurality of ejectors respectively pass through the plurality of matching holes and are respectively inserted into the plurality of rows of grooves on the carrier with a predetermined length".

[0046] The contents disclosed above are only preferred feasible embodiments of the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent technical changes made using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings are included in the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ball material lifting device, used for lifting a plurality of ball material embryos arranged on a carrier plate upward to a predetermined height, wherein the plurality of ball material embryos are respectively accommodated in a plurality of arranged grooves on the carrier plate, characterized in that: The ball material lifting device comprises: A working platform for placing the carrier plate, the working platform having a plurality of matching holes extending through the thickness direction, and the plurality of matching holes are spatially connected with the plurality of arrayed slots of the carrier plate; an ejector mechanism, disposed below the working platform, the ejector mechanism comprising a base and a plurality of ejectors mounted on the base, wherein the positions of the plurality of ejectors and the plurality of matching holes correspond to each other; and A servo driver is connected to the base to control the lifting of the base; The servo drive is configured to control the lifting distance of the base according to the lengths of the plurality of preformed ball materials, so that the plurality of ejector pins respectively pass through the plurality of matching holes and are respectively inserted into the plurality of row slots of the carrier with a predetermined length.

2. The ball material lifting device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The servo driver is arranged below the base and comprises a driving member connected to the base.

3. The ball material lifting device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The free end of the driving member is connected to the center position of the base.

4. The ball lifting device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The ball material lifting device further includes a device body, and the device body is configured to integrate the working platform, the ejector mechanism and the servo drive into one.

5. The ball lifting device according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The device body includes a first fixed seat and a second fixed seat, the second fixed seat is arranged below the working platform and is integrally connected to the first fixed seat; wherein the working platform is fixed on the first fixed seat, the servo drive is fixed on the second fixed seat, and the ejector mechanism is configured to be able to reciprocate between the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat.

6. The ball lifting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The device body comprises two balance guide columns arranged between the first fixing seat and the second fixing seat, and the base is cooperatively connected with the balance guide columns to move along the balance guide columns with the plurality of ejectors.

7. The ball lifting device according to claim 6 is characterized in that: The two balance guide columns pass through the base and are slidably matched with the base, and the two balance guide columns are symmetrically arranged with the driving member as the center.

8. The ball material lifting device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The ball material lifting device further includes a material cleaner arranged on the working platform for performing a ball material cleaning operation.

9. The ball lifting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The working platform has a material drop opening, which is located close to the multiple matching holes, and the material remover is configured to bring the ball material embryos remaining on the carrier to the material drop opening during the ball material cleaning operation.

10. The ball material lifting device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The material clearer comprises a material pushing part and two movable parts, wherein the material pushing part is integrally connected between the two movable parts, and the two movable parts are arranged to reciprocate along the length direction of the working platform at opposite sides of the working platform.

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