Feeding device for automatic assembly line

Abstract

The feeding device comprises a box body, a stirring module, an electric control cabinet, a detection module, a pumping module, a navigation module, a laser ranging module, a moving assembly, a battery cabinet and an anti-collision assembly, wherein the stirring module and the electric control cabinet are arranged on the box body; the detection module, the pumping module, the navigation module and the laser ranging module are arranged in the box body; the moving assembly and the battery cabinet are arranged at the bottom of the box body; the corresponding ends of the electric control cabinet are electrically connected with the corresponding ends of the battery cabinet, the stirring module, the detection module, the pumping module, the navigation module, the laser ranging module and the moving assembly. The stirring module is used for mixing and treating fluid; and the pumping module is communicated with the stirring module and is used for conveying the fluid treated by the stirring module to the next process. According to the utility model, automatic mixing, processing and conveying of fluid are realized, the automation level and the production efficiency in the feeding process are improved, and accurate movement and safe operation of equipment in an assembly line are ensured through a navigation and obstacle avoidance system.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automated assembly lines, in particular to a feeding device used for automated assembly lines. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial automation technology, automated assembly lines play an increasingly important role in modern manufacturing. In automated assembly lines, the feeding system is a key component to ensure production continuity and efficiency. Traditional feeding systems rely on manual operation or simple mechanical conveying, which are often inefficient and prone to errors, making it difficult to meet the needs of high-efficiency, high-quality production.

[0003] In existing feeding systems, the mixing and delivery of fluids usually requires additional equipment and operator monitoring, which not only increases production costs, but may also lead to production delays due to human factors. In addition, the existing system has limited capabilities in movement and positioning, and it is difficult to adapt to changing working environments and complex assembly line layouts. Safety is also an important issue, because the lack of effective obstacle avoidance and emergency stop mechanisms can easily lead to equipment damage and even casualties. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a feeding device for an automated assembly line.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a feeding device for an automated assembly line, comprising: a box body, a stirring module and an electric control cabinet arranged on the box body, a detection module, a pumping module, a navigation module, a laser ranging module arranged in the box body, a moving component and a battery cabinet placed at the bottom of the box body, and an anti-collision component arranged on the outer side wall of the box body;

[0007] The corresponding ends of the electric control cabinet are electrically connected to the corresponding ends of the battery cabinet, the stirring module, the detection module, the pumping module, the navigation module, the laser ranging module, and the mobile component respectively;

[0008] The stirring module is used to mix and process the fluid;

[0009] The pumping module is communicated with the stirring module and is used to transport the fluid processed by the stirring module to the next process.

[0010] Preferably, the electric control cabinet is provided with a signal indicator light, a manual / automatic switching button, an emergency stop button, an alarm, and a handle; the corresponding end of the electric control cabinet is electrically connected to the corresponding end of the signal indicator light, the manual / automatic switching button, the emergency stop button, and the alarm.

[0011] Preferably, the stirring module comprises a stirring box and a stirrer arranged in the stirring box. The stirring box is provided with a feed inlet, and the feed inlet is used to receive raw materials and place them in the stirring box.

[0012] Preferably, the pumping module includes at least one delivery pump and a delivery pipeline, and the delivery pump is used to deliver the fluid processed by the stirring module to the next process of the assembly line through the delivery pipeline; one end of the delivery pump is connected to the stirring box, and the other end is connected to the delivery pipeline.

[0013] Preferably, the detection module includes a power sensor, a residual material sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a liquid level sensor, and a viscosity sensor;

[0014] The power sensor is arranged on the battery cabinet and is used to detect the power status of the battery cabinet;

[0015] The residual material sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used to detect the amount of the fluid;

[0016] The temperature sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used to monitor the temperature of the fluid;

[0017] The liquid level sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used for the liquid level height of the fluid;

[0018] The viscosity sensor is arranged in the stirring box and is used to measure the viscosity of the fluid;

[0019] The flow sensor is arranged on the pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to monitor the flow rate of the fluid.

[0020] The pressure sensor is arranged on a pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to measure the pressure of the fluid during the delivery process.

[0021] Preferably, the moving component includes a steering wheel drive motor and a steering wheel connected to the output end of the steering wheel drive motor, and the corresponding end of the steering wheel drive motor is electrically connected to the electric control cabinet.

[0022] Preferably, a rechargeable battery is placed in the battery cabinet, and the rechargeable battery is used to supply power to the electric control box.

[0023] Preferably, the navigation module comprises a navigator, in which a laser slam navigation module is arranged.

[0024] Preferably, the laser ranging module includes a laser rangefinder.

[0025] Preferably, the anti-collision component is configured as an anti-collision strip.

[0026] The technical solution of the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] The utility model improves the automation level and production efficiency of the feeding process by realizing automatic mixing, processing and conveying of fluid bodies. At the same time, the design of the device takes into account the convenience and safety of operation, and ensures the precise movement and safe operation of the equipment in the assembly line through the intelligent navigation and obstacle avoidance system.

[0028] The utility model improves production efficiency: through the integrated stirring module and pumping module, the device can quickly and continuously mix and transport the fluid, reducing the stagnation time in the production process, thereby improving the overall production efficiency.

[0029] Precise control: The electric control cabinet centrally manages all operations, and cooperates with real-time monitoring of various sensors to ensure the accuracy of fluid processing and improve product quality and consistency.

[0030] Enhanced safety: The addition of laser ranging modules and anti-collision components enables the feeding system to effectively avoid collisions during movement, protecting the safety of operators and equipment.

[0031] Convenience of operation: The signal indicator lights, manual / automatic switch buttons, emergency stop buttons, etc. installed on the electric control cabinet enable the operator to intuitively understand the equipment status and quickly switch the operating mode or emergency stop when necessary, which improves the convenience and flexibility of operation.

[0032] Mobile flexibility: The design of the mobile components enables the feeding system device to be flexibly moved in narrow or crowded spaces in the assembly line to adapt to different working environments and layouts.

[0033] Energy self-sufficiency: The built-in battery cabinet provides an independent power supply for the system, allowing the feeding system to work normally even without an external power supply, increasing the mobility and independence of the system.

[0034] Intelligent navigation: The navigation module adopts laser SLAM technology to achieve precise positioning and path planning of the feeding system device, improve the level of automation, and reduce dependence on manual navigation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 This is the control diagram of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations 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 referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature is “on” or “below” a second feature.

[0043] “Under” may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, the first feature being “above”, “above”, and “above” the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being “under”, “below”, and “below” the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a feeding device for an automated assembly line, comprising: a box body 1, a stirring module 2 and an electric control cabinet 3 arranged on the box body 1, a detection module 4, a pumping module 5, a navigation module 6, a laser ranging module 7 arranged in the box body 1, a moving component 8 and a battery cabinet 9 placed at the bottom of the box body 1, and an anti-collision component 10 arranged on the outer wall of the box body 1; wherein the box body 1 serves as the main structure of the feeding system device, providing space for supporting and protecting internal modules and components.

[0045] The corresponding ends of the electric control cabinet 3 are electrically connected to the corresponding ends of the battery cabinet 9, the stirring module 2, the detection module 4, the pumping module 5, the navigation module 6, the laser ranging module 7, and the moving component 8 respectively. The electric control cabinet 3 centrally controls the various components of the feeding system device to ensure the coordinated operation of the entire system; the navigation module 6 includes a navigator, which is equipped with a laser SLAM navigation module, and uses laser SLAM navigation technology for positioning and path planning to ensure the precise movement of the feeding system device in the assembly line.

[0046] The stirring module 2 is used to mix and process the fluid to ensure that the materials are evenly mixed and provide qualified fluid for subsequent pumping and construction operations;

[0047] The pumping module 5 is connected to the stirring module 2 and is used to transport the fluid processed by the stirring module 2 to the next process to ensure the continuous supply of the fluid;

[0048] Furthermore, the electric control cabinet 3 is provided with a signal indicator light 11, a manual / automatic switching button 14, an emergency stop button 13, an alarm 12, and a handle 15; the corresponding end of the electric control cabinet 3 is electrically connected to the corresponding end of the signal indicator light 11, the manual / automatic switching button 14, the emergency stop button 13, and the alarm 12, the signal indicator light 11 and the alarm 12 are arranged on the top of the electric control cabinet 3, the emergency stop button 13, the manual / automatic switching button 14, and the handle 15 are arranged on one side of the electric control cabinet 3, and the signal indicator light 11 displays the current working status of the feeding system equipment through lights of different colors, providing intuitive status feedback to the operator, which is convenient for monitoring. control and troubleshooting; emergency stop button 13 In an emergency, the emergency stop button 13 can quickly cut off the power supply and stop all operations to ensure personnel safety and equipment protection; the manual / automatic switch button 14 allows the operator to switch between manual operation and automatic operation according to actual conditions, providing operational flexibility and adaptability; the handle 15 When necessary, the operator can use the handle to manually move or position the feeding system device, especially in a narrow or crowded working environment; the mixing module 2 includes a mixing box and a stirrer arranged in the mixing box, and the mixing box is provided with a feed inlet, and the feed inlet 20 is used to receive raw materials into the mixing box.

[0049] Furthermore, the pumping module 5 includes at least one delivery pump and a delivery pipeline, and the delivery pump is used to deliver the fluid processed by the stirring module 2 to the next process of the assembly line through the delivery pipeline; one end of the delivery pump is connected to the stirring box, and the other end is connected to the delivery pipeline.

[0050] Furthermore, the detection module 4 includes a power sensor, a residual material sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a liquid level sensor, and a viscosity sensor:

[0051] The power sensor is arranged on the battery cabinet to detect the power status of the battery cabinet and ensure that the system operates with sufficient power. The power sensor can prevent sudden shutdown due to insufficient power and notify the operator in advance to charge or replace the battery through the early warning system;

[0052] The residual material sensor is arranged in the mixing box to detect the stock of the fluid body, to ensure that the fluid body in the feeding system equipment is sufficient, to avoid affecting the production progress due to insufficient residual material, and the residual material sensor helps to achieve accurate material management and reduce waste;

[0053] The temperature sensor is arranged in the mixing box to monitor the temperature of the fluid. It is particularly important for fluids that need to be operated within a specific temperature range. The temperature sensor can ensure product quality and prevent equipment damage or safety accidents caused by abnormal temperature.

[0054] The liquid level sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used to measure the liquid level height of the fluid so as to timely add materials or adjust the mixing speed to ensure the mixing effect;

[0055] The viscosity sensor is arranged in the mixing box to measure the viscosity of the fluid, which is crucial for applications that require control of product consistency and quality. The viscosity sensor helps to adjust the mixing intensity and time to achieve the best mixing effect;

[0056] The flow sensor is arranged on the pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to monitor the flow of the fluid to ensure that the feeding speed meets the production requirements. The flow sensor can be used to adjust the pumping speed to ensure the continuity and uniformity of material supply.

[0057] The pressure sensor is arranged on the pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to measure the pressure of the fluid during the delivery process to ensure the normal operation of the pumping module. The pressure sensor helps to detect and prevent pipeline blockage or other pressure-related problems.

[0058] Furthermore, the mobile component 8 includes a steering wheel drive motor 801, a steering wheel 802 connected to the output end of the steering wheel drive motor 801, and the corresponding end of the steering wheel drive motor 801 is electrically connected to the electric control cabinet 3, and the movement and steering of the feeding system device are realized by the steering wheel drive motor 801 and the steering wheel 802, providing flexibility; a rechargeable battery is placed in the battery cabinet 9, and the rechargeable battery is used to power the electric control box. The battery cabinet 9 provides power for the feeding system device to ensure normal operation without an external power supply; the laser rangefinder module 7 includes a laser rangefinder, which measures the distance to the obstacle in real time through the laser rangefinder to avoid collision and ensure safety. The anti-collision component is set as an anti-collision bar, which provides physical protection when the feeding system device approaches an obstacle and reduces the damage caused by the collision.

[0059] Working principle of this utility model:

[0060] After receiving the system task, the detection module 4 first self-checks the power and remaining material. If the power and remaining material are below the set warning point, the battery replacement and material adding tasks are sent to the charging station and the centralized processing station respectively. After completing the battery replacement and material adding, wait for the construction robot to complete the operation at the designated waiting position to add material. During the transportation process, the laser rangefinder is continuously turned on and the anti-collision mode is turned on. After the material adding is completed, the mixing system continues to operate to keep the state of the fluid body unchanged during transportation. The signal indicator switches between yellow and green lights according to the robot status. After the construction is completed, it automatically exits the field and moves to the standby point to wait for the next task.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the patent scope of the utility model. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the utility model specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly used in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device for an automated assembly line, characterized in that: include: A box body, a stirring module and an electric control cabinet arranged on the box body, a detection module, a pumping module, a navigation module, a laser ranging module arranged in the box body, a moving component and a battery cabinet placed at the bottom of the box body, and an anti-collision component arranged on the outer side wall of the box body; The corresponding ends of the electric control cabinet are electrically connected to the corresponding ends of the battery cabinet, the stirring module, the detection module, the pumping module, the navigation module, the laser ranging module, and the mobile component respectively; The stirring module is used to mix and process the fluid; The pumping module is communicated with the stirring module and is used to transport the fluid processed by the stirring module to the next process.

2. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric control cabinet is provided with a signal indicator light, a manual / automatic switching button, an emergency stop button, an alarm, and a handle; the corresponding end of the electric control cabinet is electrically connected to the corresponding end of the signal indicator light, the manual / automatic switching button, the emergency stop button, and the alarm.

3. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirring module comprises a stirring box and a stirrer arranged in the stirring box. The stirring box is provided with a feeding port, and the feeding port is used to receive raw materials and place them in the stirring box.

4. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pumping module includes at least one delivery pump and a delivery pipeline. The delivery pump is used to deliver the fluid processed by the stirring module to the next process of the assembly line through the delivery pipeline. One end of the delivery pump is connected to the stirring box, and the other end is connected to the delivery pipeline.

5. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The detection module includes a power sensor, a residual material sensor, a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, a flow sensor, a liquid level sensor, and a viscosity sensor; The power sensor is arranged on the battery cabinet and is used to detect the power status of the battery cabinet; The residual material sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used to detect the amount of the fluid; The temperature sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used to monitor the temperature of the fluid; The liquid level sensor is arranged in the mixing box and is used for the liquid level height of the fluid; The viscosity sensor is arranged in the stirring box and is used to measure the viscosity of the fluid; The flow sensor is arranged on the pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to monitor the flow rate of the fluid. The pressure sensor is arranged on a pipeline connecting the mixing box and the delivery pump, and is used to measure the pressure of the fluid during the delivery process.

6. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moving component includes a steering wheel driving motor and a steering wheel connected to an output end of the steering wheel driving motor. The corresponding end of the steering wheel driving motor is electrically connected to an electric control cabinet.

7. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The battery cabinet contains rechargeable batteries, which are used to supply power to the electric control box.

8. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The navigation module comprises a navigator, in which a laser slam navigation module is arranged.

9. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The laser distance measurement module includes a laser distance meter.

10. The feeding device for an automated assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-collision component is configured as an anti-collision strip.

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