Horizontal storage type automatic feeding and discharging equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to horizontal storage type automatic feeding and discharging equipment which comprises a rack, a waiting area and a working area are arranged at the upper end of the rack, and the waiting area and the working area are arranged side by side. The rack is further provided with a first lifting mechanism and a conveying mechanism, the first lifting mechanism is used for conveying a plurality of sequentially stacked material trays to the waiting area, the conveying mechanism is used for sequentially conveying the plurality of material trays in the waiting area to the working area, and the conveying mechanism comprises a clamping piece and a first driving assembly for driving the clamping piece to slide in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction; the clamping piece comprises a clamping plate and a pressing table, the clamping plate and the pressing table are arranged in a spaced mode to form a clamping space, and the side, facing the material disc, of the clamping plate is provided with a guiding face which is arranged in a downwards-inclined mode. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the horizontal storage type automatic feeding and discharging equipment achieves full-automatic feeding and discharging, and is easy to operate and small in occupied area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to automatic loading and unloading equipment, in particular to horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous improvement of my country's industrial technology level and the continuous advancement of industrialization in recent years, modern and industrialized smart factories have begun to be widely popularized and applied. In the modern manufacturing production process, the requirements for the automation of operating equipment and operation processes are increasing day by day, and achieving full automation of industrial production has gradually become a challenge that every industrial production enterprise needs to face.

[0003] For example, in the daily production process of various manufacturing enterprises, due to the consideration of product processing needs and assembly processes, it is necessary to automatically load and unload small workpieces in the form of material trays. However, the existing loading and unloading equipment has a large overall structure, occupies a large area, and cannot fully realize automatic loading and unloading. Summary of the invention

[0004] Purpose of the utility model: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the utility model provides a horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment, which realizes full-automatic loading and unloading, is simple to operate, and occupies a small area.

[0005] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows: a horizontal warehouse-type automatic loading and unloading equipment comprises a platform, a waiting area and a working area are provided at the upper end of the platform, the waiting area and the working area are arranged side by side, the platform is also provided with a first lifting mechanism for conveying several material trays stacked in sequence to the waiting area and a conveying mechanism for conveying several material trays in the waiting area to the working area in sequence, the conveying mechanism comprises a clamping member and a first driving component for driving the clamping member to slide along the X-axis direction and along the Y-axis direction, the clamping member comprises a clamping plate and a pressing table, the clamping plate and the pressing table are spaced to form a clamping space, the clamping plate is provided with a guide surface inclined downwardly on the side facing the material tray, the platform is also provided with a discharging mechanism, a clamping mechanism for taking out materials from the material tray in the working area and a second lifting mechanism for conveying the material tray that has taken out materials in the working area to the discharging mechanism, the discharging mechanism is arranged below the waiting area and the working area.

[0006] By adopting the above technical scheme, a plurality of material trays stacked in sequence are clamped onto the first lifting mechanism by an external manipulator, and transported to the waiting area by the first lifting mechanism, the clamping member moves from the working area to the waiting area, the clamping plate is inserted between the top material tray and the next material tray, the pressing table is pressed on the top material tray, clamps the top material tray, and then moves from the waiting area to the working area, and the material on the material tray is taken away by the clamping mechanism. After taking away, the first driving assembly drives the clamping member to move along the Y-axis, the clamping member is separated from the material tray, and the second lifting mechanism transports the material tray downward, and the material is taken away by reciprocating. When the emptied material tray is placed on the discharging mechanism, the discharging mechanism transports it toward the inlet and outlet, and the setting of the guide surface facilitates the insertion of the clamping plate to separate two adjacent material trays, so as to achieve the purpose of conveying one by one.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: a cylinder is arranged on the clamping plate, and the end of the pressing platform is hinged to the cylinder and rotates under the drive of the cylinder.

[0008] By adopting the above further arrangement, the press table can be driven to flip, and the angle between the clamping plates can be changed, thereby changing the size of the clamping space, making it easier to detach the material tray.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: the first driving component includes a sliding plate that slides along the X-axis direction, a first driving member that drives the sliding plate to slide, and a second driving member that drives the clamping plate to slide along the Y-axis direction. The stand is provided with a mounting frame, the first driving member is arranged on the mounting frame, the second driving member is arranged on the sliding plate, and is connected to the clamping plate.

[0010] With the above further arrangement, the first driving member drives the sliding plate to slide along the X-axis direction, sliding from the working area to the waiting area, and the second driving member drives the clamping plate to slide along the Y-axis direction, inserting the clamping plate between two adjacent material trays, and the pressing table is pressed on the flange of the uppermost material tray, and the sliding plate slides from the waiting area to the working area again. After the material is clamped, the clamping plate retreats, and the material tray is separated from the clamping member, and the material trays are transported one by one in this reciprocating manner.

[0011] The utility model is further configured as follows: the first lifting mechanism includes a first supporting plate, a first screw rod and a third driving member for driving the first screw rod to rotate, the first screw rod is arranged on the stand in the vertical direction, the first supporting plate is threadedly matched with the first screw rod, when the first screw rod rotates under the action of the third driving member, the first supporting plate performs a lifting motion along the first screw rod.

[0012] By adopting the above-mentioned further arrangement, the structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the loading of the material tray is realized.

[0013] The utility model is further configured as follows: the second lifting mechanism includes a second supporting plate, a second screw rod and a fourth driving member for driving the second screw rod to rotate, the second screw rod is arranged parallel to the first screw rod, the second supporting plate is threadedly matched with the second screw rod, when the second screw rod rotates under the action of the fourth driving member, the second supporting plate performs a lifting motion along the second screw rod.

[0014] With the above-mentioned further arrangement, when the second screw rotates, the second support plate slides up and down on the second screw. When it slides upward to the notch position, the lower end surface of the material tray is located on the second support plate and the clamping plate. When the clamping plate is retracted and no longer clamps the material tray, the material tray is located on the second support plate, and the second support plate moves downward to carry the material tray away from the working area.

[0015] The present invention is further configured as follows: the clamping mechanism comprises a clamping jaw, and a second driving component for driving the clamping jaw to move along the X-axis direction, along the Y-axis direction, and along the Z-axis direction.

[0016] By adopting the above further arrangement, the materials in the material tray can be taken out one by one, with a high degree of automation.

[0017] The present invention is further configured as follows: two of the second supporting plates and two of the clamping plates are provided, notches are provided on the two clamping plates corresponding to the positions of the second supporting plates, and the second supporting plates extend into the notches under the action of the second screw rod.

[0018] With the above further arrangement, when the second screw rotates, the second supporting plate slides up and down on the second screw, and when it slides upward to the notch position, the lower end surface of the material tray is located on the second supporting plate and the clamping plate, which better supports the material tray and stabilizes the structure.

[0019] The utility model is further configured as follows: the discharging mechanism comprises a conveyor belt and a fifth driving member for driving the conveyor belt.

[0020] With the above further arrangement, the fifth driving member drives the conveyor belt to work through the belt gear structure, and the transmission structure is simple and easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the waiting area and the working area of ​​a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the second lifting mechanism of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a transmission mechanism of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part A;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a first lifting mechanism of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a material tray located on a first supporting plate in a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of a first supporting plate of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Fig.11 It is a schematic diagram of a discharging mechanism according to a specific embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical scheme in this embodiment will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, all directional indications (such as up, down, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0034] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present invention are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "several" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited.

[0035] In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that technical personnel in this field can implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 1-11 As shown, a horizontal warehouse-type automatic loading and unloading equipment includes a platform 1, the upper end of the platform 1 is provided with a waiting area 11 and a working area 12, baffles are installed around the platform, one side is provided with an inlet and an outlet, and a manipulator takes out or puts in a material tray from the inlet and outlet. The waiting area 11 and the working area 12 are arranged side by side. The platform 1 is also provided with a first lifting mechanism 3 for conveying a plurality of material trays stacked in sequence to the waiting area 11 and a conveying mechanism 4 for conveying a plurality of material trays in the waiting area 11 to the working area 12 in sequence. The mechanism 4 includes a clamping member 41 and a first driving assembly 42 for driving the clamping member 41 to slide along the X-axis direction and along the Y-axis direction. The clamping member 41 includes a clamping plate 411 and a pressing platform 412. The clamping plate 411 and the pressing platform 412 are spaced apart to form a clamping space. The clamping plate 411 is provided with a guide surface 4111 inclined downward on one side of the material tray. The stand 1 is also provided with a discharging mechanism 2, a clamping mechanism 5 for taking out the material on the material tray in the working area 12, and a material tray that has taken out the material in the working area 12. The material trays are transferred to the second lifting mechanism 6 on the discharging mechanism 2. The discharging mechanism 2 is arranged below the waiting area 11 and the working area 12. A plurality of material trays stacked in sequence are clamped to the first lifting mechanism 3 by an external manipulator, and are transported to the waiting area 11 by the first lifting mechanism 3. The clamping member 41 moves from the working area 12 to the waiting area 11, and the clamping plate 411 is inserted between the uppermost material tray and the lower material tray. The pressing platform 412 is pressed on the uppermost material tray to clamp the uppermost material tray, and then moves from the waiting area 11 to the working area 1 2. The material on the material tray is taken away by the clamping mechanism 5. After taking away, the first driving component 42 drives the clamping member 41 to move along the Y axis, and the clamping member 41 is separated from the material tray. The second lifting mechanism 6 conveys the material tray downward, and the material is taken back and forth to complete the material taking. Each emptied material tray is stacked in sequence and conveyed downward by the second lifting mechanism. When the bottom material tray contacts the discharging mechanism, the discharging mechanism works to convey it toward the discharging port. The setting of the guide surface 4111 facilitates the insertion of the clamping plate 411 to separate two adjacent material trays, so as to achieve the purpose of conveying one by one. The clamping plate 411 is provided with a cylinder 4112. The end of the press table 412 is hinged with the cylinder 4112 and rotates under the drive of the cylinder 4112, which can drive the press table 412 to flip, change the angle between the clamping plates 411, thereby changing the size of the clamping space, and facilitating the detachment of the material tray. The clamping plates 411 are also provided with limit plates 4114 at both ends to prevent the material tray from slipping.

[0037] The first driving assembly 42 includes a sliding plate 421 sliding along the X-axis direction, a first driving member 422 driving the sliding plate 421 to slide, and a second driving member 423 driving the clamping plate 411 to slide along the Y-axis direction. The platform 1 is provided with a mounting frame 13, and the first driving member 422 is arranged on the mounting frame 13. The mounting frame 13 is also provided with a first guide rail 131, a synchronous belt 132 and a gear set 133. The first driving member 422 is provided with a motor, and the synchronous belt 132 is driven to move by the gear set 133. A slider 4211 is provided on the sliding plate 421, and the slider 4211 is installed on the synchronous belt 132. When the synchronous belt 132 moves, it drives the sliding plate 421 to move synchronously. The sliding plate 421 slides on the first guide rail 132, and the structure is more stable when sliding. To increase stability, the second driving member 423 is arranged on the sliding plate 421 and is connected to the clamping plate 411. The sliding plate 421 is provided with a second guide rail 4212, and the clamping plate 411 slides on the second guide rail 4212. The second driving member 423 is arranged by a cylinder. The first driving member 422 drives the sliding plate 421 to slide along the X-axis direction, sliding from the working area 12 to the waiting area 11. The second driving member 423 drives the clamping plate 411 to slide along the Y-axis direction, and inserts the clamping plate 411 between two adjacent material trays. The pressing platform 412 is pressed on the flange of the uppermost material tray, and the sliding plate 421 slides from the waiting area 11 to the working area 12. After the material is clamped, the clamping plate 411 retreats, and the material tray is separated from the clamping member 41. In this reciprocating manner, the material trays are transported one by one.

[0038] The first lifting mechanism 3 includes a first supporting plate 31, a first screw rod 32 and a third driving member 33 for driving the first screw rod 32 to rotate. The third driving member 33 is set by a motor. The first screw rod 32 and the third driving member 33 are driven by a gear set and a synchronous belt. The first screw rod 32 is arranged on the platform 1 in the vertical direction. The platform 1 is also provided with a guide rod 14. The first supporting plate 31 is sleeved on the guide rod 14, so that the first supporting plate 31 has a stable structure when performing a lifting movement. The first supporting plate 31 is threadedly matched with the first screw rod 32, which can be directly matched with the first screw rod 32 threadedly, or indirectly matched with the first screw rod threadedly through a nut. When the first screw rod 32 rotates under the action of the third driving member 33, the first supporting plate 31 performs a lifting movement along the first screw rod 32. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient, so as to realize the loading of the material tray. When the discharging mechanism transports the material tray toward the discharging port, the first supporting plate is located in the waiting area, so it will not affect the operation of the discharging mechanism. The second lifting mechanism 6 includes a second supporting plate 61, a second screw rod 62 and a fourth driving member for driving the second screw rod 62 to rotate. The second screw rod 62 is arranged in parallel with the first screw rod 32. The transmission relationship between the second screw rod 62 and the fourth driving member is the same as that of the first lifting mechanism and is not described in detail. The second supporting plate 61 is threadedly matched with the second screw rod 62. When the second screw rod 62 rotates under the action of the fourth driving member, the second supporting plate 61 performs a lifting movement along the second screw rod 62. When the second screw rod 62 rotates, the second supporting plate 61 slides up and down on the second screw rod 62. When it slides upward to the notch position, the lower end surface of the material tray is located on the second supporting plate 61 and the clamping plate 411. When the clamping plate 411 retreats and no longer clamps the material tray, the material tray is located on the second supporting plate 61, and the second supporting plate 61 moves downward to take the material tray away from the working area 12. The second supporting plates 61 and the clamping plates 411 are each provided with two, the two clamping plates are arranged opposite to each other, and the two second supporting plates are also arranged opposite to each other. When the material tray 100 is in the working area 12, they are respectively located on both sides of the material tray, and notches 4113 are provided on the two clamping plates 411 corresponding to the positions of the second supporting plates 61. The second supporting plate 61 extends into the notch 4113 under the action of the second screw rod 62. When the second screw rod 62 rotates, the second supporting plate 61 slides up and down on the second screw rod 62. When it slides upward to the position of the notch 4113, the lower end surface of the material tray is located on the second supporting plate 61 and the clamping plate 411, which better supports the material tray and has a stable structure.

[0039] The clamping mechanism 5 includes a clamping claw 51, a second driving component 52 that drives the clamping claw 51 to move along the X-axis direction, along the Y-axis direction, and along the Z-axis direction, and takes out the materials in the material tray one by one, with a high degree of automation. The second driving component includes a motor, a synchronous belt, and a guide rail, which belongs to the prior art and will not be described in detail. The discharging mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt 21 and a fifth driving member 22 that drives the conveyor belt 21 to work. The fifth driving member 22 drives the conveyor belt 21 to work through a belt gear structure, and the transmission structure is simple and easy to operate.

Claims

1. A horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment, characterized in that: The invention comprises a stand (1), wherein a waiting area (11) and a working area (12) are provided at the upper end of the stand (1), wherein the waiting area (11) and the working area (12) are arranged side by side, and the stand (1) is also provided with a first lifting mechanism (3) for conveying a plurality of material trays (100) stacked in sequence to the waiting area (11), and a conveying mechanism (4) for conveying a plurality of material trays in the waiting area (11) in sequence to the working area (12), wherein the conveying mechanism (4) comprises a clamping member (41) and a first driving component (42) for driving the clamping member (41) to slide along the X-axis direction and along the Y-axis direction, wherein the clamping member (41) comprises a clamping plate (411) and a pressing platform (412), wherein the clamping plate (411) and the pressing platform (412) are spaced apart to form a clamping space, and a guide surface (4111) arranged downwardly inclined is provided on the side of the clamping plate (411) facing the material tray, and the platform (1) is also provided with a discharge mechanism (2), a clamping mechanism (5) for taking out materials from the material tray in the working area (12), and a second lifting mechanism (6) for transferring the material tray from which the materials have been taken in the working area (12) to the discharge mechanism (2), and the discharge mechanism (2) is arranged below the waiting area (11) and the working area (12).

2. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The clamping plate (411) is provided with a cylinder (4112), and the end of the pressing platform (412) is hinged to the cylinder (4112) and rotates under the drive of the cylinder (4112).

3. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first driving component (42) comprises a sliding plate (421) that slides along the X-axis direction, a first driving member (422) that drives the sliding plate (421) to slide, and a second driving member (423) that drives the clamping plate (411) to slide along the Y-axis direction. A mounting frame (13) is provided on the platform (1), the first driving member (422) is arranged on the mounting frame (13), and the second driving member (423) is arranged on the sliding plate (421) and is connected to the clamping plate (411).

4. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first lifting mechanism (3) comprises a first supporting plate (31), a first screw rod (32) and a third driving member (33) for driving the first screw rod (32) to rotate. The first screw rod (32) is arranged on the platform (1) in a vertical direction. The first supporting plate (31) and the first screw rod (32) are threadedly matched. When the first screw rod (32) rotates under the action of the third driving member (33), the first supporting plate (31) performs a lifting movement along the first screw rod (32).

5. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The second lifting mechanism (6) comprises a second supporting plate (61), a second screw rod (62) and a fourth driving member for driving the second screw rod (62) to rotate; the second screw rod (62) is arranged parallel to the first screw rod (32); the second supporting plate (61) and the second screw rod (62) are threadedly matched; when the second screw rod (62) rotates under the action of the fourth driving member, the second supporting plate (61) performs a lifting movement along the second screw rod (62).

6. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (5) comprises a clamping jaw (51), and a second driving component (52) for driving the clamping jaw (51) to move along the X-axis direction, along the Y-axis direction, and along the Z-axis direction.

7. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The second supporting plate (61) and the clamping plate (411) are each provided with two, and notches (4113) are provided on the two clamping plates at positions corresponding to the second supporting plate (61). The second supporting plate (61) extends into the notch (4113) under the action of the second screw rod (62).

8. The horizontal storage type automatic loading and unloading equipment according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The discharging mechanism (2) comprises a conveyor belt (21) and a fifth driving member (22) for driving the conveyor belt (21) to work.

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