Material loading and conveying mechanism

By vertically setting the feeding device and feeding device and designing a coordinated mechanism of automatic capping and feeding, the existing horizontal feeding device has solved the problem of overlap and dropping during the large site and material transportation process, and an efficient and automated material loading and feeding process has been achieved.

CN222664825UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-25AUSNUTRIA DAIRY CHINA +1
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Application Number
CN202420872958.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-25
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-25

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Technical Problem

The existing horizontal feeding and feeding devices occupy a large site and may cause overlap and fall of materials during material transportation.

Method used

A material feeding and feeding mechanism is designed, and the equipment occupies the site by vertically setting the feeding device and feeding device and conveying the material in the vertical direction. The mechanism includes a first mobile device, a feeding device, a feeding device, a cuffing device and a material suction device. Through the synergistic action of the clamping device and a material suction device, the automatic cap separation and cover feeding process of the material is realized.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the occupancy of the material feeding and feeding mechanism, reduces the moving distance of the material suction device, reduces the overlap and drop risks of materials during the transportation process, and realizes an automated and efficient material capping and feeding process.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a material loading and conveying mechanism. The material loading and conveying mechanism comprises a first moving device, a material supply device, a material conveying device, a material clamping device and a material sucking device, the material supply device and the material conveying device are both vertically arranged on the first moving device, and the material supply device and the material conveying device are both used for conveying materials in the vertical direction; the material suction device is arranged above the material supply device and the material conveying device, and the material clamping device is arranged at the end, close to the material suction device, of the material supply device. According to the utility model, the occupied area can be reduced, and the material distributing and feeding process is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field, in particular to a material loading and feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] At present, materials such as food can lids and medicine can lids are generally fed horizontally, but the horizontal feeding device occupies a large space; and after the suction device sucks the material, it rotates to release the feed. Under normal circumstances, the materials are sucked one by one, but because the materials may overlap during the transportation process, multiple materials are sucked during the suction process. During the rising process after sucking, there is a risk of the materials falling.

[0003] The utility model with the publication number CN215557107U discloses a rubber cover feeding machine, including a frame, a tray transfer device for transferring a tray, a tray unloading assembly for transferring a tray filled with materials to the tray transfer device, a tray recovery assembly for recovering an empty tray on the tray transfer device, a rubber cover accommodating station assembly for accommodating rubber covers, a first rubber cover transfer assembly for transferring the rubber cover in the tray on the tray transfer device to the rubber cover accommodating station assembly, a rubber cover flipping assembly for flipping the rubber cover in the rubber cover accommodating station assembly, a rubber cover conveying assembly and a second rubber cover transfer assembly; the tray unloading assembly and the tray recovery assembly are both arranged on the frame, and the tray transfer device is arranged on the lower side of the tray unloading assembly and the tray recovery assembly. However, the rubber cover feeding machine is horizontal feeding, which occupies a large area. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the defects in the prior art and provide a material loading and feeding mechanism, which can reduce the occupied space and realize the material feeding process.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a material loading and feeding mechanism, comprising a first moving device, a feeding device, a feeding device, a clamping device and a suction device;

[0006] The feeding device and the feeding device are both vertically arranged on the first moving device, and the feeding device and the feeding device are both used to transport materials in the vertical direction;

[0007] The material suction device is arranged above the material feeding device and the material delivery device, and the material clamping device is arranged at one end of the material feeding device adjacent to the material suction device.

[0008] The utility model puts materials into the feeding device in the same direction manually or by a loading device, and the feeding device drives the materials to move upwards. When the materials reach the discharging end at the top of the feeding device, the clamping device is actuated to clamp the second layer of materials from the top to the bottom, and the suction device descends to reach the top of the feeding device to suck the uppermost layer of materials and then ascends. The first moving device drives the feeding device and the feeding device to move synchronously, so that the feeding device is located below the suction device, and the suction device descends and releases the materials, so that the materials are sent into the feeding device, thereby completing the entire automatic capping and capping process.

[0009] The utility model can reduce the space occupied by the material loading and feeding mechanism by vertically arranging the feeding device and the feeding device and conveying the material in the vertical direction. The feeding device and the feeding device are compactly arranged and are both arranged on the first moving device. The feeding device and the feeding device move synchronously under the drive of the first moving device, so that the feeding device or the feeding device is adjacent to the suction device in turn, so that the moving distance of the suction device is reduced. The clamping device is arranged at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the suction device, clamping the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and can separate the uppermost layer of material from the material below it, so that the suction device can absorb the material.

[0010] Optionally, the material loading and feeding mechanism further includes a second moving device, which is connected to the suction device and is used to drive the suction device to move toward or away from the feeding device.

[0011] The moving direction of the suction device is perpendicular to that of the feeding device. The second moving device drives the suction device to move toward the feeding device and the feeding device, or away from the feeding device and the feeding device, to avoid interference of the suction device with the movement of the feeding device and the feeding device.

[0012] Optionally, the second moving device includes a second moving drive and a second slide rail, the suction device is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the second moving drive is used to drive the suction device to slide on the second slide rail.

[0013] In this embodiment, a slider is provided on the second slide rail, and the suction device is slidably connected to the second slide rail through the slider. The second movable drive is connected to the suction device, driving the suction device to move along the second slide rail toward the feeding device and the feeding device, or away from the feeding device and the feeding device.

[0014] Optionally, the feeding device includes a first lifting member, a first bracket and a feeding drive, the feeding drive is connected to the first lifting member, and the first bracket is arranged on the first lifting member.

[0015] The first lifting member is a vertically arranged transmission belt. Feeding drives the first lifting member to move, driving the first bracket to rise or fall, so that the material placed on the first bracket is lifted and lowered, thereby realizing the vertical transportation of the material in the feeding device.

[0016] Optionally, the feeding device includes a second lifting member, a second bracket and a feeding drive, the feeding drive is connected to the second lifting member, and the second bracket is arranged on the second lifting member.

[0017] The second lifting member is also a vertically arranged transmission belt. Feeding drives the second lifting member to move, driving the second bracket to rise or fall, so that the material placed on the second bracket is lifted and lowered, thereby realizing the vertical transportation of the material in the feeding device.

[0018] Optionally, the first moving device includes a first moving drive, a first slide rail and a sliding seat, the first moving drive is used to drive the sliding seat to slide on the first slide rail, and the feeding device and the feeding device are both arranged on the sliding seat to realize synchronous movement of the feeding device and the feeding device.

[0019] Optionally, the material clamping device includes a material clamping drive and a clamping member, the clamping member is arranged at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the material suction device, and the material clamping drive is used to drive the clamping member to clamp or release the material.

[0020] Optionally, the suction device includes a lifting drive, a suction cup and a vacuum device, the lifting drive is connected to the suction cup, and the suction cup is connected to the vacuum device.

[0021] The lifting drive is used to drive the suction cup to move up and down, but the feeding device and the feeding device rise when moving. The vacuum device is used to provide suction force for the suction cup to absorb materials. A pressure sensor is also provided at the suction cup to monitor the suction force of the suction cup to avoid failure of the suction cup to absorb materials.

[0022] Optionally, a detection device is provided at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the suction device for detecting whether the material is in place. When it is detected that the material is in place, the clamping device clamps the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and the suction device absorbs the top layer of material.

[0023] Beneficial effects:

[0024] The utility model puts materials into the feeding device in the same direction manually or by a loading device, and the feeding device drives the materials to move upwards. When the materials reach the discharging end at the top of the feeding device, the clamping device is actuated to clamp the second layer of materials from the top to the bottom, and the suction device descends to reach the top of the feeding device to suck the uppermost layer of materials and then ascends. The first moving device drives the feeding device and the feeding device to move synchronously, so that the feeding device is located below the suction device, and the suction device descends and releases the materials, so that the materials are sent into the feeding device, thereby completing the entire automatic capping and capping process.

[0025] The utility model can reduce the space occupied by the material loading and feeding mechanism by vertically arranging the feeding device and the feeding device and conveying the material in the vertical direction. The feeding device and the feeding device are compactly arranged and are both arranged on the first moving device. The feeding device and the feeding device move synchronously under the drive of the first moving device, so that the feeding device or the feeding device is adjacent to the suction device in turn, so that the moving distance of the suction device is reduced. The clamping device is arranged at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the suction device, clamping the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and can separate the uppermost layer of material from the material below it, so that the suction device can absorb the material. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 It is a front view of the material loading and feeding mechanism disclosed in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a side view of the material loading and feeding mechanism disclosed in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a top view of the material loading and feeding mechanism disclosed in the utility model.

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[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the implementation methods and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of 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.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0037] See also Figure 1-3 According to an embodiment of the utility model, a material loading and feeding mechanism comprises a first moving device 1, a feeding device 2, a feeding device 4, a clamping device 3 and a suction device 6;

[0038] The feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 are both vertically arranged on the first moving device 1, and the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 are both used to transport the material 7 in the vertical direction; the suction device 6 is arranged above the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4, and the clamping device 3 is arranged at one end of the feeding device 2 adjacent to the suction device 6.

[0039] Specifically, the material 7 is placed into the feeding device 2 in the same direction manually or by a loading device, and the feeding device 2 drives the material 7 to move upward. When the material 7 reaches the discharge end at the top of the feeding device 2, the clamping device 3 is actuated to clamp the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and the suction device 6 descends to the top of the feeding device 2 to absorb the top layer of material and rises. The first moving device 1 drives the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 to move synchronously, so that the feeding device 4 is located below the suction device 6. The suction device 6 descends and releases the material 7, so that the material 7 is sent into the feeding device 4, completing the entire automatic capping and capping process.

[0040] The utility model can reduce the space occupied by the material loading and feeding mechanism by vertically arranging the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 and conveying the material 7 in the vertical direction. The feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 are compactly arranged and are both arranged on the first moving device 1. The feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 move synchronously under the drive of the first moving device 1, so that the feeding device 2 or the feeding device 4 is adjacent to the suction device 6 in turn, so that the moving distance of the suction device 6 is reduced. The clamping device 3 is arranged at one end of the feeding device 2 adjacent to the suction device 6, clamping the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and can separate the uppermost layer of material from the material below it, so that the suction device 6 can absorb the material.

[0041] See also Figure 1-3 In some embodiments of the present invention, a second moving device 5 is further included, wherein the second moving device 5 is connected to the suction device 6 and is used to drive the suction device 6 to move toward or away from the feeding device 2.

[0042] In this embodiment, the moving direction of the suction device 6 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the feeding device 2, and the second moving device 5 drives the suction device 6 to move toward the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4, or away from the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4, to avoid the suction device 6 interfering with the movement of the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4.

[0043] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments of the utility model, the second moving device 5 includes a second moving drive 51 and a second slide rail 52 , the suction device 6 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 52 , and the second moving drive 51 is used to drive the suction device 6 to slide on the second slide rail 52 .

[0044] In this embodiment, a slider 53 is provided on the second slide rail 52, and the suction device 6 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 52 through the slider 53. The second mobile drive 51 is connected to the suction device 6, driving the suction device 6 to move along the second slide rail 52 toward the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4, or away from the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4.

[0045] See also Figure 1 and 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the feeding device 2 includes a first lifting member 22 , a first bracket 23 and a feeding drive 21 , the feeding drive 21 is connected to the first lifting member 22 , and the first bracket 23 is arranged on the first lifting member 22 .

[0046] In this embodiment, the first lifting member 22 is a vertically arranged transmission belt, and the feeding drive 21 drives the first lifting member 22 to move, driving the first bracket 23 to rise or fall, so that the material 7 placed on the first bracket 23 is lifted and lowered, thereby realizing the vertical transportation of the material 7 in the feeding device 2.

[0047] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the feeding device 4 includes a second lifting member 42 , a second bracket 43 and a feeding drive 41 , the feeding drive 41 is connected to the second lifting member 42 , and the second bracket 43 is disposed on the second lifting member 42 .

[0048] In this embodiment, the second lifting member 42 is also a vertically arranged transmission belt. The feeding drive 41 drives the second lifting member 42 to move, driving the second bracket 43 to rise or fall, so that the material 7 placed on the second bracket 43 is lifted and lowered, thereby realizing the vertical transportation of the material 7 in the feeding device 4.

[0049] In this embodiment, the feeding end and the discharging end of the feeding device 2 are respectively provided with a second detector 25 and a third detector 26, and the feeding end and the discharging end of the feeding device 4 are respectively provided with a fourth detector 44 and a fifth detector 45; the second detector 25 and the third detector 26 are both used to detect the first bracket 23. If the second detector 25 detects the first bracket 23, it means that there is no material 7 in the feeding device 2, and the feeding device 2 needs to be loaded; if the third detector 26 detects the first bracket 23, it means that the feeding device 2 is full of material;

[0050] The fourth detector 44 and the fifth detector 45 are both used to detect the second bracket 43. When the fourth detector 44 detects the second bracket 43, it means that there is no material 7 in the feeding device 4; when the fifth detector 45 detects the second bracket 43, it means that the feeding device 4 is full of material and the feeding device 4 needs to unload material. The second detector 25, the third detector 26, the fourth detector 44 and the fifth detector 45 are used to monitor the status of the material 7 in the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 in real time, so that the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 can work in a cycle.

[0051] See also Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments of the utility model, the first moving device 1 includes a first moving drive 11, a first slide rail 12 and a sliding seat 13. The first moving drive 11 is used to drive the sliding seat 13 to slide on the first slide rail 12. The feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 are both arranged on the sliding seat 13 to realize the synchronous movement of the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4.

[0052] See also Figure 1 and 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping device 3 includes a clamping drive 31 and a clamping member 32. The clamping member 32 is arranged at one end of the feeding device 2 adjacent to the suction device 6. The clamping drive 31 is used to drive the clamping member 32 to clamp or release the material 7.

[0053] In this embodiment, the clamping device 3 includes two clamping drives 31 and two clamping members 32. One clamping member 32 corresponds to one clamping drive 31. The two clamping members 32 are arranged opposite to each other. The two clamping drives 31 drive the two clamping members 32 to move toward or away from each other, so that the two clamping members 32 cooperate to clamp or release the material 7.

[0054] See also Figure 1 and 2 In some embodiments of the present utility model, the suction device 6 includes a lifting drive 61, a suction cup 62 and a vacuum device. The lifting drive 61 is connected to the suction cup 62, and the suction cup 62 is connected to the vacuum device. The lifting drive 61 is used to drive the suction cup 62 to move up and down, but the feeding device 2 and the feeding device 4 rise when moving. The vacuum device is used to provide suction force for the suction cup 62 to absorb the material 7. A pressure sensor 63 is also provided at the suction cup 62 to monitor the size of the suction force of the suction cup 62 to avoid failure of the suction cup 62 to absorb the material 7.

[0055] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments of the utility model, a first detector 24 is provided at one end of the feeding device 2 adjacent to the suction device 6 for detecting whether the material 7 is in place. When it is detected that the material is in place, the clamping device 3 clamps the second layer of material from the top to the bottom, and the suction device 6 absorbs the top layer of material.

[0056] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the utility model concept, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material feeding mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a first moving device, a feeding device, a feeding device, a clamping device and a suction device; The feeding device and the feeding device are both vertically arranged on the first moving device, and the feeding device and the feeding device are both used to transport materials in the vertical direction; the suction device is arranged above the feeding device and the feeding device, and the clamping device is arranged at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the suction device.

2. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second moving device, which is connected to the suction device and is used to drive the suction device to move toward or away from the feeding device.

3. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second moving device includes a second moving drive and a second slide rail, the suction device is slidably connected to the second slide rail, and the second moving drive is used to drive the suction device to slide on the second slide rail.

4. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises a first lifting member, a first bracket and a feeding drive, wherein the feeding drive is connected to the first lifting member, and the first bracket is arranged on the first lifting member.

5. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises a second lifting member, a second bracket and a feeding drive, wherein the feeding drive is connected to the second lifting member, and the second bracket is arranged on the second lifting member.

6. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first moving device includes a first moving drive, a first slide rail and a sliding seat. The first moving drive is used to drive the sliding seat to slide on the first slide rail. The feeding device and the feeding device are both arranged on the sliding seat.

7. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material clamping device comprises a material clamping drive and a clamping member. The clamping member is arranged at one end of the material feeding device adjacent to the material suction device. The material clamping drive is used to drive the clamping member to clamp or release the material.

8. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material suction device comprises a lifting drive, a suction cup and a vacuum device, wherein the lifting drive is connected to the suction cup, and the suction cup is connected to the vacuum device.

9. The material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detection device is provided at one end of the feeding device adjacent to the suction device.

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  • Rubber cover feeding machine

    CN215557107U