Automatic flexible material feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic flexible material feeding device which comprises a frame body, a feeding plate is arranged at the bottom of the front end of the frame body, a fixing frame is fixedly connected to the top end of the frame body, a top plate is arranged above the fixing frame, and first sliding blocks are fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the top plate. The upper surface of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with first sliding rails slidably connected with the first sliding blocks, the lower surface of the top plate is provided with a first driving mechanism driving the top plate to move, the two ends of the lower surface of the top plate are fixedly connected with the top ends of guide cylinders, and the bottom ends of the two guide cylinders are fixedly connected with a bottom plate. The bottom end of the guide rod penetrates through the bottom plate and is fixedly connected with the fixing frame, a first electric cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate, the telescopic end of the first electric cylinder penetrates through the bottom plate and is fixedly connected with the fixing frame, and a plurality of suction cups are fixedly installed on the fixing frame. The flexible material feeding device has the advantages that flexible materials can be adsorbed, and feeding of the flexible materials is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding devices, in particular to an automatic feeding device for flexible materials. Background Art

[0002] Automatic feeding device is a kind of automated mechanical equipment, which is often used in industrial production lines to improve production efficiency and reduce manpower requirements. Its main function is to automatically feed raw materials or parts to processing equipment, assembly lines or packaging lines to ensure the continuous operation of the production line.

[0003] At present, most of the common automatic feeding systems on the market are used to feed some rigid materials, and often use robots to grab and separate to achieve feeding, which is not convenient for feeding flexible materials (flexible sheets).

[0004] Therefore, an automatic feeding device for flexible materials is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an automatic feeding device for flexible materials, so as to solve the technical problem that the prior art is inconvenient for feeding flexible materials.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model is implemented by adopting the following technical solutions:

[0007] The top end of the lifting paddle shifters is fixedly mounted on the support frame, and the bottom end of the lifting paddle shifters is fixedly mounted on the support frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the feed plate is U-shaped.

[0009] Furthermore, the first driving mechanism includes a first motor, a first gear and a first rack, the first motor is fixedly mounted on the top plate, the first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor, the first gear is meshedly connected to the first rack, and both ends of the first rack are fixedly connected to the fixed frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the plurality of suction cups are distributed in a rectangular array, and the plurality of suction cups are all connected to a vacuum generator.

[0011] Furthermore, a movable plate is provided at the rear end of the frame, four positioning plates are provided on the upper surface of the movable plate, the middle part of the outer side of the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric cylinder, the second electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the movable plate, the four corners of the lower surface of the movable plate are fixedly connected with a third slider, the frame is fixedly connected with a third slide rail slidably connected to the third slider, and a second driving mechanism is provided at a corner of the lower surface of the movable plate near the suction cup.

[0012] Furthermore, a mounting groove is provided on the upper surface of the movable plate, and a second slide rail is fixedly connected in the mounting groove, a second slide block is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the second slide block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second gear and a third rack, the second motor is fixedly mounted on the frame, the second gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor, the second gear is meshed with the third rack, and the third rack is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. The utility model can adsorb flexible materials and facilitate the loading of flexible materials through the coordinated use of a frame, a fixed frame, a top plate, a first slider, a first slide rail, a first driving mechanism, a guide cylinder, a bottom plate, a guide rod, a first electric cylinder, a fixed frame and a plurality of suction cups.

[0016] 2. The utility model can position the feed trolley by setting a U-shaped feed plate; through the coordinated use of the first motor, the first gear and the first rack, it is convenient to drive the top plate to reciprocate along the length direction of the fixed frame; through the coordinated use of the movable plate, the positioning plate, the second electric cylinder, the third slider, the third slide rail and the second driving mechanism, it is possible to position the flexible material, so as to improve the accuracy of the feeding position of the flexible material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is the front view of the utility model.

[0018] Figure 2It is a right side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fixing frame of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the top plate of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 It is a bottom view of the fixing frame of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 It is a top view of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 It is the right view of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 For this utility model Figure 6 Schematic cross-sectional view along the AA axis.

[0024] Explanations in the figure: 1. Frame; 2. Feed plate; 3. Guide plate; 4. Fixed frame; 5. Top plate; 6. First slider; 7. First slide rail; 8. First motor; 9. First gear; 10. First rack; 11. Guide cylinder; 12. Bottom plate; 13. Guide rod; 14. Fixed frame; 15. First electric cylinder; 16. Suction cup; 17. Movable plate; 18. Positioning plate; 19. Second electric cylinder; 20. Second slide rail; 21. Second slider; 22. Third slider; 23. Third slide rail; 24. Second motor; 25. Second gear; 26. Third rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more understandable, the specific implementation of the utility model is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the utility model, so the utility model is not limited by the specific implementation disclosed below.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms up, down, front, back, left, right, top, bottom, inside, outside, etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0027] The examples are as follows:

[0028] See also Figure 1-7A flexible material automatic feeding device comprises a frame 1, feeding mechanisms are arranged on both sides of the frame 1, the feeding mechanisms are punch feed frames, a feeding plate 2 is arranged at the bottom of the front end of the frame 1, the feeding plate 2 is U-shaped, which is convenient for the feeding trolley to enter and position, guide plates 3 are fixedly connected to both sides of the feeding plate 2, the guide plates 3 are fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the feeding trolley is convenient to guide, a fixed frame 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1, a top plate 5 is arranged above the fixed frame 4, and a first slider 6 is fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the top plate 5, The upper surface of the fixed frame 4 is fixedly connected with a first slide rail 7 that is slidably connected to the first slider 6, so that the top plate 5 can move stably on the fixed frame 4. The lower surface of the top plate 5 is provided with a first driving mechanism that drives it to move. The first driving mechanism includes a first motor 8, a first gear 9 and a first rack 10. The first motor 8 is fixedly installed on the top plate 5, the first gear 9 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor 8, the first gear 9 is meshed with the first rack 10, and the two ends of the first rack 10 are fixedly connected to the fixed frame 4, so as to facilitate driving the top plate 5 along the fixed frame 4. The fixed frame 4 moves in the length direction, and both ends of the lower surface of the top plate 5 are fixedly connected to the top of the guide cylinder 11, and the bottom ends of the two guide cylinders 11 are fixedly connected to the bottom plate 12. A guide rod 13 is slidably connected in the guide cylinder 11. The top end of the guide rod 13 passes through the top plate 5, and the bottom end of the guide rod 13 passes through the bottom plate 12 and is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 14, so as to improve the stability of the fixed frame 14 when it is lifted or lowered. A first electric cylinder 15 is fixedly installed in the middle of the upper surface of the bottom plate 12, and the top end of the first electric cylinder 15 passes through the top plate 5, and the telescopic end of the first electric cylinder 15 passes through the bottom plate 1 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing frame 14, and is used to drive the fixing frame 14 to rise and fall. A plurality of suction cups 16 are fixedly installed on the fixing frame 14, and the plurality of suction cups 16 are distributed in a rectangular array. The plurality of suction cups 16 are connected to a vacuum generator, which is convenient for adsorbing the flexible material. A negative pressure detection switch is installed on the connected pipeline to ensure that the flexible sheet material is successfully picked up each time. A detection sensor is installed on the fixing frame 14 to control the downward movement distance of the fixing frame 14 to ensure that the sheet material can be accurately picked up as the sheet material on the feeding trolley is continuously reduced.

[0029] As an optional technical solution of the utility model: a movable plate 17 is arranged at the rear end of the frame 1, and four positioning plates 18 are arranged on the upper surface of the movable plate 17, which can be used to shape and align the sheet material. The middle part of the outer side of the positioning plate 18 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric cylinder 19, and the second electric cylinder 19 is fixedly installed on the movable plate 17. A mounting groove is opened on the upper surface of the movable plate 17, and a second slide rail 20 is fixedly connected in the mounting groove. A second slider 21 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 20, and the second slider 21 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate 18, which is convenient for the stable movement of the positioning plate 18. The four corners of the lower surface of the movable plate 17 are fixed. A third slider 22 is connected, and a third slide rail 23 slidably connected to the third slider 22 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, so that the movable plate 17 can move stably on the frame 1. A second driving mechanism is provided at a corner of the lower surface of the movable plate 17 near the suction cup 16. The second driving mechanism includes a second motor 24, a second gear 25 and a third rack 26. The second motor 24 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1, and the second gear 25 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor 24. The second gear 25 is meshed with the third rack 26. The third rack 26 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable plate 17 for driving the movable plate 17 to move on the frame 1.

[0030] To sum up: during operation, the feed trolley carrying the flexible material is moved into the feed plate 2, and locked by the locking structure of the universal wheel on the feed trolley. The first electric cylinder 15 drives the fixed frame 14 to move downward, and the flexible material loaded on the feed trolley is adsorbed by the suction cup 16. The first electric cylinder 15 is lifted, and the second motor 24 drives the second gear 25 to rotate. The second gear 25 is meshed and connected with the third rack 26. The third rack 26 drives the movable plate 17 to move to the front end of the frame 1, that is, below the adsorbed flexible material. The first electric cylinder 15 drives the flexible material to descend and release the flexible material to the movable plate 17. The first electric cylinder 15 is lifted, and the four second electric cylinders 19 The four positioning plates 18 are driven to move respectively to adjust the position of the flexible material. The first electric cylinder 15 drives the fixed frame 14 to move downward again, and the flexible material is adsorbed by the suction cup 16. The first electric cylinder 15 is lifted, and the first motor 8 drives the first gear 9 to rotate. The first gear 9 is meshed and connected with the first rack 10, thereby driving the top plate 5 to move along the length direction of the fixed frame 4, so that the flexible material moves to the top of the feeding mechanism located on both sides of the frame 1. The first electric cylinder 15 drives the flexible material to descend and places the flexible material on the feeding mechanism to complete the loading. The feeding mechanisms on both sides of the frame 1 correspond to two processing equipment respectively, and the loading efficiency is improved by alternating loading.

[0031] All electrical components in the present invention are connected to their adapted power supplies through wires and are automatically controlled by a controller. The control circuit of the controller can be realized by simple programming by technicians in this field, which belongs to common knowledge in this field, so the control method and circuit connection will not be described in detail.

[0032] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and the utility model can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model; therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the utility model is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description. Therefore, it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims in the utility model, and any figure marks in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.

[0033] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A flexible material automatic feeding device, comprising a frame, characterized in that: The top end of the lifting paddle shifters is fixedly provided with a first sliding block, and the bottom end of the first sliding block is fixedly provided with a first driving mechanism that drives the first sliding block to move forward.

2. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed plate is U-shaped.

3. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first driving mechanism includes a first motor, a first gear and a first rack. The first motor is fixedly mounted on the top plate. The first gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first motor. The first gear is meshed with the first rack. Both ends of the first rack are fixedly connected to the fixed frame.

4. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of suction cups are distributed in a rectangular array, and the plurality of suction cups are all connected to a vacuum generator.

5. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable plate is provided at the rear end of the frame, four positioning plates are provided on the upper surface of the movable plate, the middle part of the outer side of the positioning plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second electric cylinder, the second electric cylinder is fixedly installed on the movable plate, the four corners of the lower surface of the movable plate are fixedly connected with a third slider, the frame is fixedly connected with a third slide rail slidably connected to the third slider, and a second driving mechanism is provided at a corner of the lower surface of the movable plate near the suction cup.

6. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surface of the movable plate is provided with a mounting groove, and a second slide rail is fixedly connected in the mounting groove, a second slide block is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the second slide block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the positioning plate.

7. The automatic feeding device for flexible materials according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second gear and a third rack. The second motor is fixedly mounted on the frame. The second gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the second motor. The second gear is meshed with the third rack. The third rack is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the movable plate.

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