Feeding equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses feeding equipment which is used for feeding an electronic device, the electronic device comprises a flange, a connector and a head part, the connector and the head part are respectively positioned on two sides of the flange in the thickness direction and are both connected with the flange, the feeding equipment comprises a feeding unit, a discharging unit and a feeding unit, the feeding unit comprises a feeding channel, a straight vibrator and a flexible vibration disc, the straight vibrator is connected with the feeding channel; the flexible vibration disc is connected with the discharging end of the feeding channel. The transfer unit comprises a transfer clamp and a driving part, the transfer clamp is used for fixing the head of the electronic device, and the driving part is used for driving the transfer clamp to rotate; the clamping units and the flexible vibration disc are arranged at intervals in the second direction; the clamping unit comprises a mechanical arm and an air cylinder clamping jaw, and the air cylinder clamping jaw is used for clamping a flange of an electronic device. Automatic feeding can be achieved through equipment, so that manpower is saved, cost is reduced, and production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of product material conveying structures, in particular to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] In mechanical production, electronic components are processed and tested across numerous processes. These components must be transferred between different sets of equipment to move from one process to the next. Conventional loading methods typically require operators to manually place the components into the positioning fixtures for the next process. This requires one operator per shift to manually load the components, resulting in high labor costs and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problem of high labor cost and low production efficiency in electronic device loading. The present invention provides a loading device that can automatically load materials, thereby saving manpower, reducing costs and improving production efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the embodiment of the present utility model discloses a loading device for conveying and loading electronic devices, wherein the electronic devices include a flange, a connector, and a head, wherein the connector and the head are respectively located on both sides of the flange in the thickness direction and are both connected to the flange, and the loading device includes:

[0005] The feeding unit includes a feeding channel, a straight vibrator, and a flexible vibrating plate. In the height direction, the straight vibrator is located below the feeding channel and connected to the outer bottom wall of the feeding channel. The feeding channel includes a feeding end and a discharging end. The flexible vibrating plate is located at the discharging end of the feeding channel and connected thereto. The electronic device can enter the feeding channel from the feeding end and enter the flexible vibrating plate from the discharging end.

[0006] a transfer unit spaced apart from the feeding channel along the first direction, the transfer unit comprising a transfer fixture and a driving member connected thereto, the transfer fixture being used to fix the head of the electronic device, and the driving member being used to drive the transfer fixture to rotate;

[0007] A clamping unit is spaced apart from the flexible vibration disk along the second direction; the clamping unit includes a connected manipulator and a cylinder clamp, the cylinder clamp is used to clamp the flange of the electronic device; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0008] Using the above technical solution, the operator places multiple electronic devices at the feed end of the feeding channel. The straight vibrator under the feeding channel vibrates, causing the electronic devices to slide to the discharge end. The electronic devices then slide from the discharge end into the flexible vibration disk. The vibration of the flexible vibration disk disperses the multiple electronic devices to prevent them from stacking.

[0009] The robot rotates in space and approaches the electronic device in the flexible vibration plate. When the robot moves to the appropriate position (that is, the position where the cylinder gripper can grip the electronic device), the cylinder gripper grips the flange of the electronic device.

[0010] Then the robot continues to rotate the angle, taking the electronic device away from the flexible vibration disk, and determines the position of the connector of the electronic device. If its position and orientation are appropriate, the robot drives the cylinder clamp to place the electronic device directly on the positioning fixture of the next process; if not, the robot drives the cylinder clamp to move the electronic device to the transfer unit and place it on the transfer fixture, and then the driving part rotates (for example, rotates 90 degrees), and the position of the connector of the electronic device also changes accordingly. Then the cylinder clamp clamps the electronic device again to check whether the position and orientation of the connector are appropriate. If appropriate, the robot drives the cylinder clamp to place the electronic device directly on the positioning fixture of the next process; if not appropriate, repeat the above steps.

[0011] In summary, the above-mentioned loading process of electronic devices is realized by the loading equipment, which can automatically place the electronic devices in the correct position and orientation in the positioning fixture of the next process, thereby saving labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0012] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a visual positioning unit, which includes a first camera and a second camera. Along the height direction, the first camera is located above the flexible vibration plate, and the first camera is used to locate the position of the flange of the electronic device; the second camera is located above the transfer fixture, and the second camera is used to locate the position of the connector of the electronic device; the clamping unit is communicatively connected to the first camera and the second camera.

[0013] Using this technical solution, a first camera located above the flexible vibrating plate locates the position of the electronic component and its flange by taking photos, and transmits this positioning information to the robot. The robot rotates in space so that the cylinder gripper can grasp the electronic component based on the positioning information provided by the first camera. After the cylinder gripper grasps the electronic component from the flexible vibrating plate, it places it under the second camera for photography. The second camera locates the position of the electronic component's connector and determines whether the connector is properly positioned. If so, the gripper unit places the electronic component directly on the positioning fixture for the next process. If not, the gripper unit places the electronic component on the transfer unit, which can then reposition the connector by rotating the transfer fixture.

[0014] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a workbench, a first positioning base is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the workbench, and the four corners of the upper surface of the first positioning base are provided with first vibration damping grooves; the four lower corners of the straight vibrator are provided with first vibration damping columns, and a part of the first vibration damping column is located in the first vibration damping groove.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the first vibration damping column is inserted into the first vibration damping groove, and the first vibration damping column can move in the first vibration damping groove. That is, this solution realizes the vibration damping of the straight vibrator through the cooperation of the first vibration damping column and the first vibration damping groove, so as to reduce the impact of the vibration of the straight vibrator on the workbench and other components.

[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a second positioning base is provided on the upper surface of the workbench and is spaced apart from the first positioning base along the second direction. The second positioning base is located below the flexible vibration disk and is connected thereto.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the second positioning base supports the flexible vibration disk upward in the height direction on the one hand, and fixes the flexible vibration disk to the workbench on the other hand to prevent it from moving relative to the workbench, thereby causing the electronic devices in the feeding channel to be unable to accurately enter the flexible vibration disk.

[0018] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, second vibration damping grooves are provided at the four corners of the upper surface of the second positioning base, second vibration damping columns are provided at the four corners of the bottom surface of the flexible vibration disk, and a portion of the second vibration damping column is located in the second vibration damping groove; four third vibration damping grooves are provided on the upper surface of the workbench, and the four third vibration damping grooves are distributed in a rectangular shape, and third vibration damping columns are provided at the four corners of the lower surface of the second positioning base, and a portion of the third vibration damping column is located in the third vibration damping groove.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, a portion of the second vibration damping column is located in the second vibration damping groove, and the second vibration damping column can move in the second vibration damping groove, and a portion of the third vibration damping column is located in the third vibration damping groove, and the third vibration damping column can move in the third vibration damping groove. That is, this solution realizes vibration damping of the flexible vibration disk through the cooperation between the second vibration damping column and the second vibration damping groove and the cooperation between the third vibration damping column and the third vibration damping groove, so as to reduce the impact of the vibration of the flexible vibration disk on the workbench and other components.

[0020] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a first support column and a second support column are provided on one side of the first positioning base along the first direction and away from the transfer unit, and the first support column and the second support column are spaced apart along the second direction and both extend along the height direction; one end of the first support column is connected to the workbench, and the other end is connected to the first support plate; one end of the second support column is connected to the workbench, and the other end is connected to the second support plate, and the first support plate and the second support plate both extend along the first direction; one end of the first support plate and the second support plate along the first direction and away from the first support column and the second support column are both connected to a third support plate, and the third support plate extends along the second direction to above the flexible vibration disk; the third support plate is fixedly installed with the first camera.

[0021] Using the above technical solution, the first and second support columns extend in the height direction to determine the height distance of the first camera, thereby facilitating the first camera to photograph and locate the electronic components within the flexible vibrating disk. The first and second support plates extend in the first direction to determine the position of the first camera in the first direction, while the third support plate extends in the second direction to determine the position of the first camera in the second direction. This allows the first camera to face the center point of the flexible vibrating disk in the height direction, meaning that the first camera's photographic range covers the entire flexible vibrating disk, thereby obtaining a more comprehensive picture of the position of the electronic components within the flexible vibrating disk.

[0022] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, a support base is provided on one side of the first positioning base along the first direction and provided with the transfer unit, the support base extends along the height direction, and the upper and lower ends of the support base are respectively connected to the first connecting plate and the workbench; the first connecting plate extends along the first direction, and one end of the first connecting plate along the first direction and away from the support base is connected to the second connecting plate, the second connecting plate extends along the second direction, and the transfer unit is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate.

[0023] With the above technical solution, the support seat extends in the height direction, the first connecting plate extends in the first direction, and the second connecting plate extends in the second direction to determine the position of the transfer unit, thereby facilitating the clamping of the cylinder clamp.

[0024] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the driving member is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate, and the driving end of the driving member is connected to the transfer fixture.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the driving end of the driving member is connected to the transfer fixture to drive the transfer fixture to rotate, thereby changing the position of the connector of the electronic device in the transfer fixture.

[0026] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the transfer unit further includes a detection sensor, which is connected to the transfer fixture along the second direction, and the detection sensor is used to detect whether the electronic device is in the transfer fixture.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the detection sensor is used to detect whether there is an electronic device in the contoured hole of the transfer fixture, thereby facilitating subsequent operations.

[0028] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a support frame and a third connecting plate, the support frame extends along the height direction, the upper and lower ends of the support frame are respectively connected to the third connecting plate and the first connecting plate, the third connecting plate is parallel to the second connecting plate along the height direction; the third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second camera.

[0029] With the above technical solution, the second camera is located directly above the transfer fixture, making it easier for the cylinder gripper to grab the electronic device from the transfer fixture and then move it up to the bottom of the second camera for photo positioning.

[0030] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, it also includes an equipment frame, which includes a lower control cabinet, a workspace and an upper control cabinet connected in sequence along the height direction; wherein, a control system is provided in the lower control cabinet, and the control system is used to control the clamping unit; the workspace includes the workbench, and the feeding unit, the visual positioning unit, the transfer unit and the clamping unit are provided on the workbench; the upper control cabinet is provided with a visual system controller connected to the visual positioning unit, and the visual system controller is connected to the control system.

[0031] Using the above technical solution, the first camera and the second camera are connected to the vision system controller to transmit the captured data to the vision system controller. The vision system controller processes the data and sends a signal to the control system. The control system sends an instruction to the manipulator. The manipulator rotates to drive the cylinder gripper to the appropriate position, and then the control system drives the cylinder gripper to clamp or place the electronic device.

[0032] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, the outer wall of the upper control cabinet is provided with a touch screen and a visual system display.

[0033] With the above technical solution, the visual system display can display the image data captured by the first camera and the second camera, so that the staff can understand their shooting status at any time. The touch screen allows the staff to change the operating status of various components in the equipment or perform other operations at any time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an electronic device in one embodiment;

[0035] Figure 2 A perspective view showing an electronic device in another embodiment;

[0036] Figure 3 Showing the three-dimensional structure of the feeding equipment of the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0037] Figure 4 Showing the three-dimensional structure of the feeding equipment of the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 , wherein the device frame is not shown;

[0038] Figure 5 A perspective view of a cylinder clamp according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0039] Figure 6 A perspective view showing a feeding unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 Show Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of area A in the middle;

[0041] Figure 8 Show Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of the middle B area;

[0042] Figure 9 A perspective view showing a transfer unit and a second camera according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 10 A partial enlarged view of the transfer fixture in an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0044] Figure 11 A three-dimensional diagram of a clamping unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the present invention by means of specific specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present invention will be introduced in conjunction with the preferred embodiment, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this implementation. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the utility model in conjunction with the implementation is to cover other options or modifications that may be extended based on the claims of the present invention. In order to provide an in-depth understanding of the present invention, the following description will contain many specific details. The present invention can also be implemented without using these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusion or blurring the focus of the present invention, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0046] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0047] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the utility model 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. Therefore, they cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0048] The terms “first”, “second”, etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0049] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment based on specific circumstances.

[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1shows a perspective view of an electronic device 6 (ie, a sensor), Figure 2 FIG1 shows a perspective view of another electronic device 15. The electronic device 6 includes a flange 60, a connector 61 and a head 62. The connector 61 and the head 62 are respectively located in the thickness direction of the flange 60 ( Figure 1 Both sides are connected to the flange 60.

[0052] same, Figure 2 The electronic device 15 shown includes a flange 150, a connector 151 and a head 152. The connector 151 and the head 152 are respectively located in the thickness direction of the flange 150 ( Figure 2 150) and are both connected to flange 150. Unlike electronic device 6, the plane where interface 153 of connector 151 of electronic device 15 is located is perpendicular to the upper surface of flange 150, while the plane where interface 63 of connector 61 of electronic device 6 is located is parallel to the upper surface of flange 60.

[0053] The present application provides a feeding device for conveying and feeding electronic devices (such as sensors), which include but are not limited to the above-mentioned electronic devices 6 and 15. Figure 1 The electronic device 6 shown is for illustration purposes only.

[0054] The structure of the feeding equipment will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0055] refer to Figures 3 to 5 The feeding device 1 includes a device frame 12, and the device frame 12 includes a Figure 3 The lower control cabinet 120, the working space 121 and the upper control cabinet 122 are connected in sequence (as shown in the Z direction), wherein the working space 121 is provided with a workbench 7, and the workbench 7 is provided with a feeding unit 2, a transfer unit 4 and a clamping unit 5.

[0056] The feeding unit 2 includes a feeding channel 20, a straight vibrator 21 and a flexible vibration plate 22. Figure 4 (shown in the Z direction), the direct vibrator 21 is located below the feeding channel 20 and is connected to the outer bottom wall of the feeding channel 20. For example, the direct vibrator 21 and the outer bottom wall of the feeding channel 20 are in contact and screwed together to enable the direct vibrator 21 to vibrate and feed the electronic devices 6 in the feeding channel 20.

[0057] Exemplarily, the feeding channel 20 and the flexible vibration plate 22 can each accommodate a plurality of electronic devices 6. Preferably, the feeding channel 20 of the embodiment of the present application can accommodate 200 to 300 electronic devices 6.

[0058] The feed channel 20 includes a feed end 200 and a discharge end 201. The flexible vibration disk 22 is located at and connected to the discharge end 201 of the feed channel 20. The electronic device 6 can enter the feed channel 20 from the feed end 200 and enter the flexible vibration disk 22 from the discharge end 201. For example, the vibrator 21 vibrates to slide the electronic device 6 entering from the feed end 200 out of the discharge end 201 and onto the flexible vibration disk 22. For example, the electronic device 6 can slide into the flexible vibration disk 22 or enter the flexible vibration disk 22 due to the vibration of the vibrator 21.

[0059] The transfer unit 4 and the feeding channel 20 are connected along the first direction ( Figure 4 The transfer unit 4 is spaced apart from each other (as shown in the Y direction), and includes a transfer fixture 40 and a driving member 41 connected to each other. The transfer fixture 40 is used to fix the head 62 of the electronic device 6, and the driving member 41 is used to drive the transfer fixture 40 to rotate. For example, the driving member 41 drives the transfer fixture 40 to rotate, so that the electronic device 6 located in the transfer fixture 40 also rotates circumferentially, thereby changing the relative position of the connector 61 of the electronic device 6.

[0060] The clamping unit 5 and the flexible vibration plate 22 are arranged along the second direction ( Figure 4 The gripping unit 5 includes a manipulator 50 and a cylinder gripper 51 connected to each other. The cylinder gripper 51 is used to grip the flange 60 of the electronic device 6. For example, the manipulator 50 rotates in space to drive the cylinder gripper 51 to move, thereby gripping and placing the electronic device 6.

[0061] Using the above technical solution, the operator places multiple electronic devices 6 at the feed end 200 of the feeding channel 20. The straight vibrator 21 under the feeding channel 20 vibrates, causing the electronic devices 6 to slide to the discharge end 201. Then the electronic devices 6 enter the flexible vibration disk 22 from the discharge end 201. The flexible vibration disk 22 vibrates to disperse the multiple electronic devices 6 to prevent them from stacking.

[0062] The manipulator 50 rotates in space and approaches the electronic device 6 in the flexible vibration plate 22. When the manipulator 50 rotates to a suitable position (i.e., the position where the cylinder clamp 51 can clamp the electronic device 6), the cylinder clamp 51 clamps the flange 60 of the electronic device 6.

[0063] Then the manipulator 50 continues to rotate the angle, takes the electronic device 6 away from the flexible vibration disk 22, and determines the position of the connector 61 of the electronic device 6. If its position and orientation are appropriate, the manipulator 50 drives the cylinder clamp 51 to place the electronic device 6 directly on the positioning fixture of the next process; if it is not appropriate, the manipulator 50 drives the cylinder clamp 51 to move the electronic device 6 to the transfer unit 4 and fix it to the transfer fixture 40, and then the driving part 41 rotates (for example, rotates 90 degrees), and the position of the connector 61 of the electronic device 6 changes accordingly, and then the cylinder clamp 51 clamps the electronic device 6 again to check whether the position and orientation of the connector 61 are appropriate. If it is appropriate, the manipulator 50 drives the cylinder clamp 51 to place the electronic device 6 directly on the positioning fixture of the next process; if it is not appropriate, repeat the above steps.

[0064] In summary, the loading process of the above-mentioned electronic device 6 is realized by the loading device 1, and the loading device 1 can automatically place the electronic device 6 in the correct position and orientation in the positioning fixture of the next process, thereby saving labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0065] In some possible implementations, the feeding device 1 further includes a visual positioning unit 3, which includes a first camera 30 and a second camera 31. Figure 4 The first camera 30 is located above the flexible vibrating plate 22 (shown in the Z direction). The first camera 30 is used to locate the position of the flange 60 of the electronic device 6. Specifically, the first camera 30 captures the position of the electronic device 6 within the flexible vibrating plate 22 to obtain positional information of the electronic device 6 and its flange 60, thereby facilitating the cylinder gripper 51 to grip the flange 60.

[0066] The second camera 31 is located above the transfer fixture 40 . The second camera 31 is used to locate the position of the connector 61 of the electronic device 6 to determine whether the electronic device 6 needs to enter the transfer unit 4 to change the position of its connector 61 .

[0067] The clamping unit 5 is communicatively connected to the first camera 30 and the second camera 31 , so that the positioning information of the electronic device 6 obtained by the first camera 30 and the second camera 31 is transmitted to the clamping unit 5 , so as to facilitate the cylinder clamp 51 to smoothly clamp or place the electronic device 6 .

[0068] Specifically, the first camera 30 located above the flexible vibrating plate 22 locates the position of the electronic device 6 and its flange 60 by taking a picture, and transmits this positioning information to the robot 50. The robot 50 rotates in space so that the cylinder gripper 51 can grasp the electronic device 6 based on the positioning information of the electronic device 6 provided by the first camera 30. After the cylinder gripper 51 grasps the electronic device 6 from the flexible vibrating plate 22, it places it under the second camera 31 for a picture. The second camera 31 locates the position of the connector 61 of the electronic device 6 and determines whether the position of the connector 61 is appropriate. If so, it sends a command to the clamping unit 5 to place the electronic device 6 directly on the positioning fixture for the next process. If not, the electronic device 6 is placed in the transfer unit 4, so that the position of the connector 61 can be changed by rotating the transfer fixture 40.

[0069] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some possible embodiments, the feeding unit 2 further includes a product silo 23 connected to the feed end 200 of the feeding channel 20. The product silo 23 is used to place the electronic devices 6. Specifically, the product silo 23 is used for workers to place the electronic devices 6 for subsequent loading.

[0070] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some possible implementations, the product silo 23 partially extends out of the workspace 121 so that a worker outside the equipment frame 12 can place the electronic device 6 into the product silo 23 .

[0071] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some possible embodiments, the product silo 23 includes a first portion 230 and a second portion 231 that are interconnected. The first portion 230 is connected to the feed end 200. The first portion 230 includes a first slope 2300, and the second portion 231 includes a second slope 2310. The slope of the first slope 2300 is less than the slope of the second slope 2310. That is, the second portion 231 is steeper than the first portion 230.

[0072] For example, the product silo 23 is designed to have a certain slope so that the electronic device 6 placed by the operator can slide and smoothly enter the feeding channel 20 without being blocked in the product silo 23.

[0073] Specifically, the second portion 231 is where the electronic device 6 is first placed. It has a large slope, so that the electronic device 6 can slide to a certain extent when it first enters the product hopper 23, thereby allowing the electronic device 6 to smoothly enter the feeding channel 20.

[0074] In some possible embodiments, the discharge end 201 includes a third slope 2010, and the slope of the third slope 2010 is greater than the slope of the second slope 2310. That is, the discharge end 201 is steeper than the second portion 231 of the product hopper 23, so as to facilitate the electronic device 6 to quickly slide out of the discharge end 201 and reach the flexible vibration plate 22.

[0075] In some possible embodiments, the first portion 230 includes an open end 2301 and a constricted end 2302, and the second portion 231 includes a rectangular portion 2311. The open end 2301 and the rectangular portion 2311 are connected, and the constricted end 2302 is connected to the feed end 200 of the feed channel 20. That is, the opening of the second portion 231 is rectangular, the opening of the first portion 230 is trapezoidal, and the volume of the second portion 231 is greater than the volume of the first portion 230. It is easy to understand that when an operator inserts electronic devices 6, the second portion 231 can easily accommodate more electronic devices 6. That is, the rectangular portion 2311 facilitates the operator's insertion of electronic devices 6, and when the electronic devices 6 slide from the open end 2301 of the first portion 230 into the constricted end 2302, a certain amount of electronic device diversion is also achieved.

[0076] refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some possible embodiments, a first positioning base 71 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the workbench 7. First vibration-damping grooves 710 are defined at each of the four corners of the upper surface of the first positioning base 71. First vibration-damping columns 210 are located at each of the four lower corners of the linear vibrator 21, with portions of the first vibration-damping columns 210 positioned within the first vibration-damping grooves 710. For example, the first positioning base 71 and the linear vibrator 21 are both rectangular in shape. The first vibration-damping columns 210 are inserted into and able to move within the first vibration-damping grooves 710. This solution achieves vibration damping of the linear vibrator 21 through the cooperation of the first vibration-damping columns 210 and the first vibration-damping grooves 710, thereby reducing the impact of the linear vibrator 21's vibration on the workbench 7 and other components.

[0077] In some possible implementations, a first position-limiting member 711 is fixedly mounted on the workbench 7. The first position-limiting member 711 is located at the first positioning base 71 along the second direction ( Figure 6 The first limiting member 711 is used to limit the movement of the first positioning base 71 along the second direction and away from the clamping unit 5.

[0078] Exemplarily, the first limiting member 711 is L-shaped, and includes a limiting portion 7110 and a connecting portion 7111 vertically connected to each other, wherein the first limiting member 7110 is L-shaped and the connecting portion 7111 is L-shaped. Figure 6(shown in the Z direction), the connecting portion 7111 is located between the workbench 7 and the first positioning base 71 and is fixedly connected to the workbench 7. Along the second direction, the limiting portion 7110 is parallel to the first positioning base 71 with a predetermined gap therebetween. In other words, the vibration of the linear vibrator 21 causes the first positioning base 71 to vibrate as well. The limiting portion 7110 is used to limit the displacement of the first positioning base 71 in the second direction caused by vibration, thereby ensuring the stability of the position of the feeding unit 2.

[0079] refer to Figure 6 In some possible implementations, the upper surface of the workbench 7 is provided with a first positioning base 71 along the second direction ( Figure 6 The second positioning base 72 is spaced apart from the second positioning base 72 (shown in the X direction). The second positioning base 72 is located below the flexible vibration plate 22 and connected thereto. That is, the second positioning base 72 is spaced apart from the second positioning base 72 along the height direction ( Figure 6 On the one hand, the flexible vibration plate 22 is supported (as shown in the Z direction), and on the other hand, the flexible vibration plate 22 is fixed to the workbench 7 to prevent it from moving relative to the workbench 7, which would cause the electronic components of the feeding channel 20 to be unable to accurately enter the flexible vibration plate 22.

[0080] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 8 In some possible embodiments, the four corners of the upper surface of the second positioning base 72 are provided with second vibration-damping grooves 721, and the four corners of the bottom surface of the flexible vibration plate 22 are provided with a second vibration-damping groove 721 along the height direction ( Figure 6 A second vibration-damping column 220 extends downward (as shown in the Z direction), and a portion of the second vibration-damping column 220 is located in the second vibration-damping groove 721. That is, during the vibration of the flexible vibration plate 22, the second vibration-damping column 220 can move within the second vibration-damping groove 721 to reduce the vibration of the second positioning base 72 caused by the vibration of the flexible vibration plate 22.

[0081] Four third vibration-damping grooves 73 are provided on the upper surface of the workbench 7 and are distributed in a rectangular shape. Third vibration-damping columns 74 are provided at the four corners of the lower surface of the second positioning base 72 , and a part of the third vibration-damping columns 74 is located in the third vibration-damping grooves 73 .

[0082] For example, the second positioning base 72 and the flexible vibration plate 22 are both rectangular in shape. A portion of the second vibration-damping column 220 is located in the second vibration-damping groove 721, and the second vibration-damping column 220 can move within the second vibration-damping groove 721. A portion of the third vibration-damping column 74 is located in the third vibration-damping groove 73, and the third vibration-damping column 74 can move within the third vibration-damping groove 73. That is, this solution achieves vibration reduction of the flexible vibration plate 22 through the cooperation between the second vibration-damping column 220 and the second vibration-damping groove 721, and the cooperation between the third vibration-damping column 74 and the third vibration-damping groove 73, so as to reduce the impact of the vibration of the flexible vibration plate 22 on the workbench 7 and other components.

[0083] refer to Figure 6 In some possible embodiments, a second limiting member 712 is fixedly mounted on the workbench 7. The second limiting member 712 is located on a straight line where the diagonal line of the second positioning base 72 is located. The second limiting member 712 is used to limit the second positioning base 72 from moving in the second direction ( Figure 6 X direction) and the first direction ( Figure 6 Exemplarily, the second limiting members 712 include two, and are respectively located at both ends of the diagonal line of the second positioning base 72 to limit the second positioning base 72 from moving due to the vibration of the flexible vibration plate 22.

[0084] In some possible embodiments, the second limiting member 712 includes a transverse limiting portion 7120 and a longitudinal limiting portion 7121 that are vertically connected. The transverse limiting portion 7120 is aligned with the second direction ( Figure 6 The side wall 722 is parallel to the longitudinal limit portion 7121 and has a set gap with the first direction ( Figure 6 The side walls 723 (shown in the Y direction) are parallel and have a set gap.

[0085] That is, the transverse limiting portion 7120 is used to limit the movement of the second positioning base 72 along the second direction, and the longitudinal limiting portion 7121 is used to limit the movement of the second positioning base 72 along the first direction, that is, to ensure that the second positioning base 72 is relatively fixed in the position on the workbench 7, thereby ensuring that the electronic components of the feeding channel 20 can accurately reach the flexible vibration disk 22, and then smoothly carry out subsequent operations.

[0086] refer to Figure 4 In some possible implementations, the first positioning base 71 is positioned along the first direction ( Figure 4 The first support column 810 and the second support column 811 are provided on the side away from the transfer unit 4, and the first support column 810 and the second support column 811 are provided along the second direction ( Figure 4 X direction) are arranged at intervals and are arranged along the height direction ( Figure 4 The Z direction is shown in FIG.

[0087] One end of the first support column 810 is connected to the workbench 7, and the other end is connected to the first support plate 812; one end of the second support column 811 is connected to the workbench 7, and the other end is connected to the second support plate 813, and the first support plate 812 and the second support plate 813 both extend along the first direction; one end of the first support plate 812 and the second support plate 813 along the first direction and away from the first support column 810 and the second support column 811 is connected to the third support plate 814, and the third support plate 814 extends along the second direction to above the flexible vibration disk 22; the third support plate 814 is fixedly installed with the first camera 30.

[0088] That is, the first support column 810 and the second support column 811 extend in the height direction to determine the height distance of the first camera 30, thereby facilitating the first camera 30 to photograph and locate the electronic device 6 within the flexible vibration tray 22. The first support plate 812 and the second support plate 813 extend in the first direction to determine the position of the first camera 30 in the first direction, while the third support plate 814 extends in the second direction to determine the position of the first camera 30 in the second direction, so that the first camera 30 is directly opposite the center point of the flexible vibration tray 22 in the height direction. That is, the photographic range of the first camera 30 can cover the entire flexible vibration tray 22, thereby obtaining a more comprehensive picture of the position of the electronic device 6 within the flexible vibration tray 22.

[0089] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 9 In some possible implementations, the first positioning base 71 is positioned along the first direction ( Figure 9 Y direction) and a support base 90 is provided on one side of the transfer unit 4, and the support base 90 is provided along the height direction ( Figure 9 The upper and lower ends of the support seat 90 are respectively connected to the first connecting plate 91 and the workbench 7; the first connecting plate 91 extends along the first direction, and one end of the first connecting plate 91 along the first direction and away from the support seat 90 is connected to the second connecting plate 92, and the second connecting plate 92 extends along the second direction ( Figure 9 The second connecting plate 92 is fixedly connected to the transfer unit 4. That is, the support base 90 extends in the height direction, the first connecting plate 91 extends in the first direction, and the second connecting plate 92 extends in the second direction to determine the position of the transfer unit 4, thereby facilitating the gripping of the cylinder clamp 51.

[0090] In some possible embodiments, the driving member 41 is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 92, and the driving end of the driving member 41 is connected to the transfer fixture 40. That is, the driving end of the driving member 41 is connected to the transfer fixture 40 to drive the transfer fixture 40 to rotate, thereby changing the position of the connector of the electronic device in the transfer fixture 40.

[0091] refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10In some possible implementations, the transfer fixture 40 is provided with a Figure 9 The transfer fixture 40 includes a contoured hole 400 extending in the Z direction (shown in the middle Z direction). Contoured hole 400 includes a slot 401 for engaging the head of the electronic device. Exemplarily, the head of the electronic device is inserted into contoured hole 400 and engages with slot 401, securing the electronic device to the transfer fixture 40. This facilitates the rotation of the transfer fixture 40 by the driver 41, thereby changing the position of the electronic device's connector.

[0092] In some possible embodiments, the inner wall of the contoured hole 400 is provided with a plurality of circumferentially spaced spring plungers 402. The plurality of spring plungers 402 are configured to elastically abut against the electronic component. For example, three spring plungers 402 are provided, each of which radially abuts against the outer wall of the electronic component to further restrict the position of the electronic component within the contoured hole 400, preventing the electronic component from moving relative to the transfer fixture 40, thereby preventing the electronic component from effectively changing the position of the connector.

[0093] It is easy to understand that the diameter and shape of the shaped hole 400 are adapted to the shape of the electronic device, so that the shaped hole 400 can better accommodate and fix the electronic device.

[0094] In some possible embodiments, a magnetic element (not shown) is provided on the bottom wall of the contoured hole 400. The magnetic element is used to engage the head of the electronic component along its height. For example, the magnetic element attracts the head of the electronic component to maintain the electronic component in a vertically downward position within the contoured hole 400, thereby facilitating gripping by the cylinder jaws.

[0095] In some possible implementations, the transfer unit 4 further includes a detection sensor 42, and the detection sensor 42 and the transfer fixture 40 are aligned along the second direction ( Figure 9 Exemplarily, the detection sensor 42 is used to detect whether there is an electronic device 6 in the contoured hole 400 of the transfer fixture 40, thereby facilitating subsequent operations.

[0096] refer to Figure 9 In some possible implementations, a support frame 10 and a third connecting plate 11 are further included. The support frame 10 is arranged in the height direction ( Figure 9 The support frame 10 extends in the Z direction (as shown in the middle Z direction). The upper and lower ends of the support frame 10 are respectively connected to the third connecting plate 11 and the first connecting plate 91. The third connecting plate 11 and the second connecting plate 92 are parallel in the height direction. The second camera 31 is fixedly connected to the third connecting plate 11. In other words, the second camera 31 is located directly above the transfer fixture 40, making it easier for the cylinder gripper to grasp the electronic device from the transfer fixture 40 and then move it upward to the bottom of the second camera 31 for positioning and photographing.

[0097] Exemplarily, a fill light 32 is further provided directly below the second camera 31 , so that the second camera 31 can take clearer and brighter photos to locate the connector of the electronic device.

[0098] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 11 In some possible implementations, the manipulator 50 includes a rotating portion 500 and a fixed portion 501, and the fixed portion 501 and the flexible vibration plate 22 are arranged along the second direction ( Figure 4 The fixing portion 501 is fixed to the workbench 7. For example, the fixing portion 501 is fixed to the workbench 7, and the rotating portion 500 rotates relative to the fixing portion 501 to drive the cylinder clamp 51 to clamp the electronic device 6.

[0099] refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 11 In some possible embodiments, a fixing fixture 52 is further included to securely connect the cylinder jaws 51 and the rotating portion 500 of the manipulator 50. For example, the fixing fixture 52 is cylindrical and fits against the rotating portion 500 of the manipulator 50 and is securely connected via screws. Rotation of the rotating portion 500 within a space drives movement of the cylinder jaws 51, thereby enabling the electronic device 6 to be gripped and placed.

[0100] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some possible embodiments, a control system (not shown in the figure) is provided in the aforementioned lower control cabinet 120, and the control system is used to control the clamping unit 5; a visual system controller (not shown in the figure) connected to the visual positioning unit 3 is provided in the upper control cabinet 122, and the visual system controller and the control system are connected, and the outer wall of the upper control cabinet 122 is provided with a touch screen 125 and a visual system display 126.

[0101] Exemplarily, the first camera 30 and the second camera 31 are connected to a vision system controller to transmit captured data to the vision system controller. The vision system controller processes the data and sends a signal to the control system. The control system sends a command to the manipulator 50. The rotating portion of the manipulator 50 rotates to drive the cylinder gripper 51 to the appropriate position. The control system then drives the cylinder gripper 51 to grip or place the electronic device. In addition, the vision system display 126 can display the image data captured by the first camera 30 and the second camera 31, so that the staff can understand the status of their photos at any time. The touch screen 125 allows the staff to change the operating status of various components within the equipment or perform other operations at any time.

[0102] Exemplarily, the lower control cabinet 120 is connected with a plurality of positioning members 13 and a plurality of rollers 14. The rollers 14 facilitate the movement of the equipment frame 12. When the equipment frame 12 moves to a suitable position, the positioning members 13 are fixed to the ground by positioning pins (not shown in the figure).

[0103] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above description is provided to further illustrate the present invention in conjunction with specific embodiments, and that the present invention should not be construed as being limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art may make various changes in form and detail, including simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device for conveying and feeding electronic devices, wherein the electronic devices include a flange, a connector and a head, wherein the connector and the head are respectively located on both sides of the flange in the thickness direction and are both connected to the flange, characterized in that: The feeding equipment comprises: A feeding unit, comprising a feeding channel, a straight vibrator and a flexible vibration plate, wherein the straight vibrator is located below the feeding channel and connected to the outer bottom wall of the feeding channel in the height direction; the feeding channel comprises a feeding end and a discharging end, the flexible vibration plate is located at the discharging end of the feeding channel and connected thereto, and the electronic device can enter the feeding channel from the feeding end and enter the flexible vibration plate from the discharging end; A transfer unit is arranged at intervals from the feeding channel along the first direction, the transfer unit comprises a transfer fixture and a driving member connected to each other, the transfer fixture is used to fix the head of the electronic device, and the driving member is used to drive the transfer fixture to rotate; A clamping unit is spaced apart from the flexible vibration disk along the second direction; the clamping unit comprises a connected manipulator and a cylinder clamp, the cylinder clamp is used to clamp the flange of the electronic device; the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a visual positioning unit, which includes a first camera and a second camera. Along the height direction, the first camera is located above the flexible vibration plate, and the first camera is used to locate the position of the flange of the electronic device; the second camera is located above the transfer fixture, and the second camera is used to locate the position of the connector of the electronic device; the clamping unit is communicatively connected to the first camera and the second camera.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes a workbench, a first positioning base is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the workbench, and the four corners of the upper surface of the first positioning base are respectively provided with first vibration-damping grooves; the four lower corners of the straight vibrator are respectively provided with first vibration-damping columns, and a part of the first vibration-damping column is located in the first vibration-damping groove.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A second positioning base is disposed on the upper surface of the workbench and is spaced apart from the first positioning base along the second direction. The second positioning base is located below the flexible vibration plate and is connected thereto.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The four corners of the upper surface of the second positioning base are provided with second vibration damping grooves, the four corners of the bottom surface of the flexible vibration plate are provided with second vibration damping columns, and a part of the second vibration damping column is located in the second vibration damping groove; the upper surface of the workbench is provided with four third vibration damping grooves, the four third vibration damping grooves are distributed in a rectangular shape, the four corners of the lower surface of the second positioning base are provided with third vibration damping columns, and a part of the third vibration damping column is located in the third vibration damping groove.

6. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A first supporting column and a second supporting column are provided on one side of the first positioning base along the first direction and away from the transfer unit, and the first supporting column and the second supporting column are spaced apart along the second direction and both extend along the height direction; one end of the first supporting column is connected to the workbench, and the other end is connected to the first supporting plate; one end of the second supporting column is connected to the workbench, and the other end is connected to the second supporting plate, and the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate both extend along the first direction; one end of the first supporting plate and the second supporting plate along the first direction and away from the first supporting column and the second supporting column are connected to a third supporting plate, and the third supporting plate extends along the second direction to above the flexible vibration disk; the third supporting plate fixes the first camera.

7. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A support seat is provided on one side of the first positioning base along the first direction and provided with the transfer unit, the support seat extends along the height direction, and the upper and lower ends of the support seat are respectively connected to the first connecting plate and the workbench; the first connecting plate extends along the first direction, and one end of the first connecting plate along the first direction and away from the support seat is connected to the second connecting plate, the second connecting plate extends along the second direction, and the transfer unit is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate.

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving member is fixedly connected to the second connecting plate, and the driving end of the driving member is connected to the transfer fixture.

9. The feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The transfer unit further includes a detection sensor, which is connected to the transfer fixture along the second direction, and is used to detect whether the electronic device is in the transfer fixture.

10. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame and a third connecting plate, the support frame extends along the height direction, the upper and lower ends of the support frame are respectively connected to the third connecting plate and the first connecting plate, the third connecting plate is parallel to the second connecting plate along the height direction; the third connecting plate is fixedly connected to the second camera.

11. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes an equipment frame, which includes a lower control cabinet, a workspace and an upper control cabinet connected in sequence along the height direction; wherein a control system is arranged in the lower control cabinet, and the control system is used to control the clamping unit; the workspace includes the workbench, and the feeding unit, the visual positioning unit, the transfer unit and the clamping unit are arranged on the workbench; a visual system controller connected to the visual positioning unit is arranged in the upper control cabinet, and the visual system controller is connected to the control system.

12. The feeding device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The outer wall of the upper control cabinet is provided with a touch screen and a visual system display.

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