Automatic nut feeding machine
By designing an automatic nut feeding machine, the automatic clamping and transportation of nuts is achieved using components such as vibrating discs, wholesalers and electric cylinders, the problem of low nut feeding efficiency in the existing technology is solved, and production efficiency and accuracy are improved .
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420814815.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-18
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-18
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the feeding process of nuts requires manual operation, which leads to low efficiency and prone to manual fatigue and incorrect nut placement direction, which reduces the processing efficiency of the product.
An automatic nut feeding machine is designed, including a workbench, material collection mechanism, transfer mechanism and feeding mechanism. The automatic nut clamping is realized through components such as vibrating plate, whole machine, electric cylinder, clamping mechanism and sliding plate. and transport to preset locations to achieve fully automatic loading.
Improve production efficiency, reduce manual operation errors, ensure the correct placement direction of nuts, and improve the overall efficiency of product assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to hardware feeding equipment, in particular to an automatic nut feeding machine. Background Art
[0002] In the field of mechanical engineering, nuts are very common fasteners, which are often used in conjunction with bolts or screws to connect components. When existing components are connected by bolts, operators are required to manually place nuts on bolts or studs one by one and then tighten them with a wrench or electric wrench. The overall assembly efficiency of the product is relatively low, and the manual loading method will inevitably lead to disadvantages such as manual fatigue and incorrect nut placement direction, which greatly reduces the processing efficiency of the product. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of this, an object of the present invention is to provide an automatic nut feeding machine which has a simple structure and can realize an automatic feeding function.
[0004] The utility model provides an automatic nut feeding machine, comprising a workbench and a material picking mechanism, a transfer mechanism and a feeding mechanism sequentially arranged on the workbench, the material picking mechanism is used to provide nuts for the transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism is used to clamp the nuts from the material picking mechanism and transport them to the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism is used to transport the nuts to a preset position, the material picking mechanism comprises a vibration plate, a material organizer and an arrangement track connecting the vibration plate and the material organizer, the transfer mechanism comprises a first electric cylinder with a first movable end installed on the workbench, a second electric cylinder with a second movable end installed at the first movable end of the first electric cylinder, and a clamping mechanism installed at the second movable end of the second electric cylinder, the clamping mechanism makes a reciprocating motion between the material picking mechanism and the feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism comprises a slide rail installed on the workbench and a sliding plate slidably arranged on the slide rail, and a positioning jig for positioning the nut is installed on the sliding plate.
[0005] Furthermore, the axis of the first electric cylinder is parallel to the length direction of the arrangement track, and the axis of the second electric cylinder is perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder.
[0006] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism comprises a cylinder with a free end and a material clamp with opening and contraction functions installed at the free end of the cylinder, and the actuation direction of the cylinder is perpendicular to the surface of the workbench.
[0007] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism also includes a sliding bracket and an auxiliary rail, the length direction of the auxiliary rail is parallel to the axis of the first electric cylinder, the sliding bracket has two ends, and one end of the sliding bracket is fixed to the first movable end of the first electric cylinder, and the other end of the sliding bracket is slidably set on the auxiliary rail, and the second electric cylinder is installed on the sliding bracket.
[0008] Furthermore, the length direction of the slide rail is parallel or perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder.
[0009] Furthermore, the automatic nut feeding machine also includes a frame, and the workbench is installed on the frame.
[0010] Furthermore, the automatic nut feeding machine also includes a control unit, which is installed on the frame and controls the movement of the transfer mechanism and the feeding mechanism.
[0011] Furthermore, the automatic nut loader also includes a control panel, which is connected to the control unit, and displays the operating status of the automatic nut loader and / or sets the parameters of the automatic nut loader and starts / stops the operation.
[0012] Furthermore, the automatic nut feeding machine also includes a shell, the shell half-covers the workbench, and the control panel is installed on the shell.
[0013] Furthermore, the automatic nut feeding machine also includes casters or supporting feet, and the casters or the supporting feet are installed at the lower end of the frame.
[0014] The automatic nut feeding machine provided by the utility model not only has a simple structure but also can realize the automatic feeding function, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0016] Figure 1 The utility model is a three-dimensional diagram of an automatic nut feeding machine.
[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front view of an automatic nut feeding machine is shown.
[0018] Figure 3 It is a top view of a partial structure of an automatic nut feeding machine of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0020] The orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "upper" and "lower" is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or is the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when used. It is only for the convenience of description and simplified description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0021] The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion of the elements listed and may also include additional elements not expressly listed.
[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides an automatic nut feeding machine, comprising a workbench 10 and a material taking mechanism 20, a transfer mechanism 30 and a feeding mechanism 40 sequentially arranged on the workbench 10. The material taking mechanism 20 is used to provide nuts to the transfer mechanism 30. The transfer mechanism 30 is used to clamp the nuts from the material taking mechanism 20 and transport them to the feeding mechanism 40, and the feeding mechanism 40 is used to transport the nuts to a preset position, thereby realizing the fully automatic nut feeding process.
[0023] See also Figure 3, the material taking mechanism 20 includes a vibrating plate 21, a material collecting device 22, and an arrangement track 23 connecting the vibrating plate 21 and the material collecting device 22. The vibrating plate 21, the arrangement track 23, and the material collecting device 22 are arranged in sequence, and the material collecting device 22 is close to the transfer mechanism 30. Among them, one end of the arrangement track 23 is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating plate 21, so that the nuts in the vibrating plate 21 enter the arrangement track 23 in the same direction and continue to move along the arrangement track 23. The other end of the arrangement track 23 is connected to the feeding end of the material collecting device 22, so that the nuts in the arrangement track 23 enter the material collecting device 22 in the same direction, so that the transfer mechanism 30 can clamp and transport the nuts. In this embodiment, the material taking mechanism 20 is 2 groups, and correspondingly, the vibrating plate 21, the arrangement track 23, and the material collecting device 22 are all 2. In other embodiments, the material taking mechanism 20 can also be 3 groups, 4 groups, etc., which are not particularly limited here.
[0024] Please continue reading Figure 2 and Figure 3 The transfer mechanism 30 includes a first electric cylinder 31 with a first movable end installed on the workbench 10, a second electric cylinder 32 with a second movable end installed at the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31, and a clamping mechanism 33 installed at the second movable end of the second electric cylinder 32. Driven by the first electric cylinder 31 and the second electric cylinder 32, the clamping mechanism 33 moves back and forth between the material picking mechanism 20 and the feeding mechanism 40.
[0025] The axis of the first electric cylinder 31 is parallel to the length direction of the arrangement track 23, that is, the motion track of the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31 is parallel to the length direction of the arrangement track 23. The axis of the second electric cylinder 32 is perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder 31, that is, the motion track of the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31 is perpendicular to the motion track of the second movable end of the second electric cylinder 32.
[0026] Please continue reading Figure 2 The clamping mechanism 33 further includes a cylinder 331 with a free end and a material clamp 332 with opening and contraction functions installed at the free end of the cylinder 331. In this embodiment, the material clamp 332 is a pair of clamp arms. The pair of clamp arms are installed at the free end of the cylinder 331. The actuation direction of the cylinder 331 is perpendicular to the surface of the workbench 10. The opening and contraction of the pair of clamp arms are used to clamp the nut or release the clamped nut.
[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 3, further, the transfer mechanism 30 also includes a sliding bracket 34 and an auxiliary track 35. The length direction of the auxiliary track 35 is parallel to the axis of the first electric cylinder 31, that is, the length direction of the auxiliary track 35 is parallel to the motion track of the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31. In more detail, the sliding bracket 34 has two ends, and one end of the sliding bracket 34 is fixed to the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31, and the other end of the sliding bracket 34 is slidably arranged on the auxiliary track 35. The second electric cylinder 32 is installed on the sliding bracket 34. Under the drive of the first electric cylinder 31, the sliding bracket 34 drives the sliding bracket 34 and the second electric cylinder 32 to slide along the axis of the first electric cylinder 31 and the auxiliary track 35.
[0028] See also Figure 3 Furthermore, the transfer mechanism 30 also includes a positioning block 36. The positioning block 36 is used to limit the movement of the sliding bracket 34 between the material picking mechanism 20 and the feeding mechanism 40. In this embodiment, the positioning block 36 is installed on the workbench 10 at a position close to the material collector 22, and its purpose is to position the clamping mechanism 33 when the transfer mechanism 30 moves to one end close to the material picking mechanism 20 so that the clamping mechanism 33 clamps the nut in the material collector 22. The end of the transfer mechanism 30 that moves close to the feeding mechanism 40 is positioned by the end of the stroke of the first electric cylinder 31, and at this time, the clamping mechanism 33 places the clamped nut into the feeding mechanism 40.
[0029] Furthermore, the transfer mechanism 30 further includes a slider 37. The slider 37 is slidably disposed on the auxiliary track 35. The other end of the sliding bracket 34 is fixed on the slider 37.
[0030] Please continue reading Figure 3 The feeding mechanism 40 includes a slide rail 41 mounted on the workbench 10 and a slide plate 42 slidably disposed on the slide rail 41. The length direction of the slide rail 41 is parallel or perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder. In other words, the sliding track of the slide plate 42 along the slide rail 41 is parallel or perpendicular to the motion track of the first movable end of the first electric cylinder 31.
[0031] The positioning fixture 43 for positioning the nut is installed on the sliding plate 42 and moves along the slide rail 41 driven by the sliding plate 42. A mounting groove for positioning the nut is recessed on the positioning fixture 43. The clamping mechanism 33 clamps the nut in the material collector 22 and transports and places it in the mounting groove driven by the transfer mechanism 30.
[0032] More specifically, when the transfer mechanism 30 moves to one end close to the feeding mechanism 40, the sliding plate 42 is located at one end close to the transfer mechanism 30, and when the clamping mechanism 33 completes the action of placing the clamped nut in the installation groove, the sliding plate 42 starts to move toward one end away from the transfer mechanism 30 and is finally positioned at a preset positioning point.
[0033] Please continue reading Figure 3 Furthermore, the feeding mechanism 40 further includes a stopper 44. The stopper 44 is mounted on the workbench 10 at an end of the slide rail 41 away from the transfer mechanism 30. The stopper 44 is used to position the slide plate 42 at a preset positioning point to prevent the slide plate 42 from being inaccurately positioned or slipping off the slide rail 41.
[0034] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 40 includes two groups, and the two groups of feeding mechanisms 40 operate alternately. That is, when the first group of feeding mechanisms 40 is located at one end close to the transfer mechanism 30, the second group of feeding mechanisms 40 is located at one end away from the transfer mechanism 30; when the second group of feeding mechanisms 40 is located at one end close to the transfer mechanism 30, the first group of feeding mechanisms 40 is located at one end away from the transfer mechanism 30. By operating in this alternating reciprocating manner, the transfer mechanism 30 can be effectively utilized without waiting time, and it is also convenient for the robot of the next process to alternately perform material feeding and grabbing actions from the first group of feeding mechanisms 40 and the second group of feeding mechanisms 40 in an interval sequence.
[0035] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the automatic nut feeder of the utility model also includes a shell 50, a frame 60, a control unit and a control panel 70. In this embodiment, the workbench 10 and the control unit are installed on the frame 60, and the workbench 10 is installed on the surface of the frame 60, and the control unit is installed inside the frame 60. The shell half-encloses the workbench 10, and the control panel 70 is installed on the shell 50. The control panel 70 is connected to the transfer mechanism 30, the feeding mechanism 40 and the control unit. The control unit controls the movement of the transfer mechanism 30 and the feeding mechanism 40. The control panel 70 displays the operating status of the automatic nut feeder and / or sets the parameters of the automatic nut feeder, starts / stops the operation, etc.
[0036] Furthermore, the automatic nut feeder further comprises casters or support feet, and the casters or support feet are installed at the lower end of the frame. The advantage of installing casters or support feet on the automatic nut feeder is that the casters are installed to facilitate the movement of the automatic nut feeder, and the support feet are installed to fix the automatic nut feeder to prevent displacement.
[0037] When the utility model is used, first, the nuts are poured into the vibration plate 21. Under the vibration of the vibration plate 21, the nuts are arranged in the same direction along the vibration wall of the vibration plate 21, enter the arrangement track 23 from the discharge port of the vibration plate 21, and continue to move along the arrangement track 23, and finally enter the material collector 22 through the feed port of the material collector 22 for positioning. At this time, the nuts entering the material collector 22 are all arranged in the same direction. Then the cylinder 331 of the clamping mechanism 33 of the transfer mechanism 30 moves downward and the clamping arm opens to clamp the nut in the material collector 22, and the nut is transported and placed in the mounting groove on the positioning fixture 43 on the feeding mechanism 40 through the cooperation of the first electric cylinder 31 and the second electric cylinder 32 of the transfer mechanism 30, and the feeding mechanism 40 then moves the positioning fixture 43 loaded with the nut along the slide rail 41 away from the transfer mechanism 30, and finally transports the positioning fixture 43 with the nut installed to a preset position to prepare for the next process. At this point, the entire automatic loading process of the nut is completed.
[0038] The automatic nut feeding machine provided by the utility model not only has a simple structure but also can realize the automatic feeding function, thereby greatly improving the production efficiency.
[0039] The above description is only a specific implementation mode of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A nut automatic feeding machine, comprising a workbench and a material taking mechanism, a transfer mechanism and a feeding mechanism sequentially arranged on the workbench, wherein the material taking mechanism is used to provide nuts to the transfer mechanism, the transfer mechanism is used to clamp the nuts from the material taking mechanism and transport them to the feeding mechanism, and the feeding mechanism is used to transport the nuts to a preset position, characterized in that: The material picking mechanism includes a vibration plate, a material organizer, and an arrangement track connecting the vibration plate and the material organizer. The transfer mechanism includes a first electric cylinder with a first movable end installed on the workbench, a second electric cylinder with a second movable end installed on the first movable end of the first electric cylinder, and a clamping mechanism installed on the second movable end of the second electric cylinder. The clamping mechanism moves back and forth between the material picking mechanism and the feeding mechanism. The feeding mechanism includes a slide rail installed on the workbench and a sliding plate slidably arranged on the slide rail. A positioning jig for positioning the nut is installed on the sliding plate.
2. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axis of the first electric cylinder is parallel to the length direction of the arrangement track, and the axis of the second electric cylinder is perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder.
3. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises a cylinder with a free end and a material clamp with opening and contraction functions installed at the free end of the cylinder, and the actuation direction of the cylinder is perpendicular to the surface of the workbench.
4. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism also includes a sliding bracket and an auxiliary track. The length direction of the auxiliary track is parallel to the axis of the first electric cylinder. The sliding bracket has two ends, and one end of the sliding bracket is fixed to the first movable end of the first electric cylinder. The other end of the sliding bracket is slidably set on the auxiliary track, and the second electric cylinder is installed on the sliding bracket.
5. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length direction of the slide rail is parallel or perpendicular to the axis of the first electric cylinder.
6. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic nut feeding machine also includes a frame, and the workbench is installed on the frame.
7. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The automatic nut feeding machine also includes a control unit, which is installed on the frame and controls the movement of the transfer mechanism and the feeding mechanism.
8. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The automatic nut feeder also includes a control panel, which is connected to the control unit and displays the operating status of the automatic nut feeder and / or sets the parameters of the automatic nut feeder and starts / stops the operation.
9. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The automatic nut feeding machine also includes a shell, which half covers the workbench, and the control panel is installed on the shell.
10. The automatic nut feeding machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The automatic nut feeding machine also includes casters or supporting feet, and the casters or the supporting feet are installed at the lower end of the frame.