An automatic material selection machine for a central feeding system

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic material selection machine for a central feeding system, including a cabinet and a controller. A mounting plate is provided in the cabinet, a connecting pipe is provided on the mounting plate, a plurality of discharging manipulators are provided on the upper end surface of the mounting plate, the discharging manipulators are respectively connected to the controller, and discharging pipes are respectively provided on the output ends of the discharging manipulators, and the discharging manipulators can drive one end of the discharging pipe to be plugged and connected with the upper end of the connecting pipe; a plurality of feeding manipulators are provided on the lower end surface of the mounting plate, the feeding manipulators are respectively connected to the controller, and feeding pipes are respectively provided on the output ends of the feeding manipulators, and the feeding manipulators can drive one end of the feeding pipe to be plugged and connected with the lower end of the connecting pipe. The utility model can realize the supply of the same injection molding material to different injection molding machines, and can also supply different injection molding materials to the same injection molding machine, without the need for manual plugging and unplugging of pipelines, thereby realizing automatic material selection, reducing labor costs, and improving processing stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of central feeding systems, in particular to an automatic material selector for a central feeding system. Background Art

[0002] The central feeding system is designed for the production of plastic products in the injection molding workshop. It can automatically supply raw materials to multiple injection molding processing equipment, which can include the drying and color matching of raw materials, as well as the proportional utilization of crushed and recycled materials. It can implement highly automated control and monitoring, and can meet the production needs of 24-hour non-stop production.

[0003] In the central feeding system, each injection molding device is provided with a feed pipe. There are multiple feed pipes on the central feeding system. Each feed pipe is connected to a different feeder, such as PP, PE, ABS, etc. Each material needs to be equipped with an independent feeder. The existing central feeding system lacks an automatic material selection device. When a certain injection molding machine needs to switch to inject different materials, it is necessary to manually plug the feed pipe of the injection molding machine with the feed pipe of the corresponding material, so that the feeder of the corresponding material can output the corresponding injection molding material to the injection molding machine. Manual plugging and unplugging not only wastes manpower, but also is prone to errors in manual operation. Once the plugging and unplugging are wrong, defective products will appear, and even lead to problems such as injection molding machine failure. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve some or all of the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides an automatic material selecting machine for a central feeding system, comprising a cabinet and a controller, a mounting plate is provided in the cabinet, a connecting pipe is provided on the mounting plate, a plurality of discharging robots are provided on the upper end surface of the mounting plate, the discharging robots are respectively connected to the controller, and discharging pipes are respectively provided on the output ends of the discharging robots, and the discharging robots can drive one end of the discharging pipe to be plugged and connected with the upper end of the connecting pipe; a plurality of feeding robots are provided on the lower end surface of the mounting plate, the feeding robots are respectively connected to the controller, and feeding pipes are respectively provided on the output ends of the feeding robots, and the feeding robots can drive one end of the feeding pipe to be plugged and connected with the lower end of the connecting pipe.

[0005] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the discharging robot includes a robot mounting frame, a driving cylinder is provided on the robot mounting frame, the driving cylinder is connected to the controller, the driving cylinder is hinged to the robot mounting frame, a swing frame is provided on the output end of the driving cylinder, the driving cylinder can drive the swing frame to move horizontally, lift and swing, and the discharging pipe is connected to the swing frame.

[0006] As a further improvement of the utility model, a first swing arm is provided on the manipulator mounting frame, the middle part of the first swing arm is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder, and the two ends of the first swing arm are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame and the swing frame.

[0007] As a further improvement of the utility model, a second swing arm is provided on the manipulator mounting frame, and two ends of the second swing arm are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame and the swing frame.

[0008] As a further improvement of the utility model, a guide block is provided on the swing frame, a guide rod is provided on the guide block, the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide block, and the discharge pipe is connected to the guide rod.

[0009] As a further improvement of the utility model, a guide frame is provided on the swing frame, one end of the guide frame is hinged to the swing frame, and the other end of the guide frame is hinged to the discharge pipe.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the feeding robot has the same structure as the discharging robot.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, a discharge joint and a feed joint are respectively provided on the side walls of the cabinet, the discharge joint is connected to an end of the discharge pipe away from the discharge robot, and the feed joint is connected to an end of the feed pipe away from the feeding robot.

[0012] As a further improvement of the present utility model, the number of the discharging manipulators and the feeding manipulators are 16 respectively.

[0013] As a further improvement of the present invention, the discharging robot and the feeding robot are respectively distributed on the mounting plate in a circular array.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The utility model can drive different feeding pipes and discharging pipes to be plugged and connected with the connecting pipe through the cooperation of the discharging robot and the feeding robot, so as to realize the supply of the same injection molding material to different injection molding machines, and also can supply different injection molding materials to the same injection molding machine, without manual plugging and unplugging of pipelines, thereby realizing automatic material selection, reducing labor costs, avoiding the problem of poor processing caused by errors in manual plugging and unplugging, and improving the stability of processing.

[0016] Before processing, the end of the discharge pipe away from the discharge robot is connected to the feeding system of the corresponding injection molding machine, and the end of the feeding pipe away from the feeding robot is connected to the corresponding feeder; during processing, when injection molding machine A needs to process the injection material provided by feeder B, the discharge robot corresponding to the discharge pipe connected to injection molding machine A is controlled to work, and the feeding robot corresponding to the feeding pipe connected to feeder B is controlled to work, the discharge robot drives the corresponding discharge pipe to be plugged and connected with the upper end of the connecting pipe, and the feeding robot drives the corresponding feeding pipe to be plugged and connected with the lower end of the connecting pipe, so that feeder B, feeding pipe, connecting pipe, discharge pipe and injection molding machine A are connected in sequence, so that feeder B can feed injection molding machine A. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction is given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the discharging robot in the embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by technicians in the technical field of the present invention; the terms used in the specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention or the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish different objects, rather than to describe a specific order.

[0022] Reference to "embodiments" in the present invention means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative to other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in the present invention may be combined with other embodiments.

[0023] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1-3 As shown, an automatic material selection machine of a central feeding system includes a cabinet 1 and a controller, and a control system is preset in the controller, such as a PLC control system. A mounting plate 2 is fixedly installed in the cabinet 1, and a connecting pipe 3 is installed at the center of the mounting plate 2. The connecting pipe 3 runs through the upper and lower end surfaces of the mounting plate 2. A plurality of discharging manipulators 4 are arranged on the upper end surface of the mounting plate 2. The discharging manipulators 4 are respectively connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of each discharging manipulator 4. A discharging pipe 5 is respectively arranged on the output end of the discharging manipulator 4. The discharging manipulator 4 can drive the discharging pipe 5 to move, and make one end of the discharging pipe 5 plug or separate from the upper end of the connecting pipe 3. A plurality of feeding manipulators 6 are arranged on the lower end surface of the mounting plate 2. The feeding manipulators 6 are respectively connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of each feeding manipulator 6. A feeding pipe 7 is respectively arranged on the output end of the feeding manipulator 6. The feeding manipulator 6 can drive the feeding pipe 7 to move, and make one end of the feeding pipe 7 plug or separate from the lower end of the connecting pipe 3.

[0025] Before processing, the end of the discharge pipe 5 away from the discharge robot 4 is connected to the feeding system of the corresponding injection molding machine, and the end of the feeding pipe 7 away from the feeding robot 6 is connected to the corresponding feeder; during processing, when the injection molding machine A needs to process the injection material provided by the feeder B, the discharge robot 4 corresponding to the discharge pipe 5 connected to the injection molding machine A is controlled to work, and the feeding robot 6 corresponding to the feeding pipe 7 connected to the feeder B is controlled to work, the discharge robot 4 drives the corresponding discharge pipe 5 to be plugged and connected with the upper end of the connecting pipe 3, and the feeding robot 6 drives the corresponding feeding pipe 7 to be plugged and connected with the lower end of the connecting pipe 3, so that the feeder B, the feeding pipe 7, the connecting pipe 3, the discharge pipe 5 and the injection molding machine A are connected in sequence, so that the feeder B can feed the injection molding machine A.

[0026] The automatic material selector of the central feeding system can drive different feeding pipes 7 and discharging pipes 5 to be plugged and connected with the connecting pipe 3 through the cooperation of the discharging robot 4 and the feeding robot 6, so as to supply the same injection molding material to different injection molding machines, and also supply different injection molding materials to the same injection molding machine. There is no need for manual plugging and unplugging, thus realizing automatic material selection, reducing labor costs, avoiding the problem of poor processing caused by errors in manual plugging and unplugging, and improving the stability of processing.

[0027] In this embodiment, there are 16 discharging manipulators 4 and 16 feeding manipulators 6, and the discharging manipulators 4 and 16 feeding manipulators 6 are respectively distributed in a circular array on the mounting plate 2. It can provide 16 different injection molding materials to the injection molding machine, and it can also supply one injection molding material to 16 injection molding machines; it can be freely combined through the control of the controller, thereby improving flexibility and meeting various processing requirements. In other embodiments, the number of discharging manipulators 4 and 16 feeding manipulators 6 can also be any other number.

[0028] A discharge connector 8 and a feed connector 9 are respectively provided on the side walls of the cabinet 1. The discharge connector 8 is connected to the end of the discharge pipe 5 away from the discharge robot 4, and the discharge connector 8 and the discharge pipe 5 are arranged one-to-one, and each discharge connector 8 is used to connect to a corresponding injection molding machine; the feed connector 9 is connected to the end of the feed pipe 7 away from the feeding robot 6, and the feed connector 9 and the feed pipe 7 are arranged one-to-one, and each feed connector 9 is used to connect to a corresponding feeder.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the discharging manipulator 4 includes a manipulator mounting frame 41, which is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 2, and a driving cylinder 42 is provided on the manipulator mounting frame 41, and the driving cylinder 42 is connected to the controller, and the middle part of the driving cylinder 42 is hinged to the manipulator mounting frame 41, and a swing frame 43 is provided on the output end of the driving cylinder 42, and the driving cylinder 42 can drive the swing frame 43 to move horizontally, lift and swing, and the discharging pipe 5 is connected to the swing frame 43. During specific operation, the driving cylinder 42 is controlled by the controller to work, and the driving cylinder 42 will drive the swing frame 43 to move, and the driving cylinder 42 will also swing on the manipulator mounting frame 41 under the reverse thrust of the swing frame 43, so that the swing frame 43 can move both horizontally and lift and lower, so that the discharging pipe 5 on the swing frame 43 is plugged or separated from the upper end of the connecting pipe 3.

[0030] A first swing arm 44 is provided on the manipulator mounting frame 41, the middle part of the first swing arm 44 is hinged to the output end of the driving cylinder 42, and the two ends of the first swing arm 44 are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame 41 and the swing frame 43; when the driving cylinder 42 is working, it can drive the first swing arm 44 to rotate and swing, thereby driving the swing frame 43 to move, so as to realize the plugging or unplugging of the discharge pipe 5 and the connecting pipe 3.

[0031] In order to improve the stability of the transmission, a second swing arm 45 is provided on the manipulator mounting frame 41, and the two ends of the second swing arm 45 are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame 41 and the swing frame 43. When the driving cylinder 42 is working, the swing frame 43 drives the second swing arm 45 to swing, and the movement direction of the swing frame 43 can be limited by the second swing arm 45, so that the swing frame 43 can drive the discharge pipe 5 to be plugged in or separated from the connecting pipe 3.

[0032] The swing frame 43 is provided with a guide block 46, and the guide block 46 is provided with a guide rod 47, which is slidably connected to the guide block 46, and the discharge pipe 5 is connected to one end of the guide rod 47. When the driving cylinder 42 is working, the swing frame 43 can be driven to move, and the swing frame 43 will drive the guide block 46 to move, and the guide block 46 and the guide rod 47 slide. Through the cooperation of the guide block 46 and the guide rod 47, the discharge pipe 5 can only be lifted or translated, but not rotated, ensuring that the discharge pipe 5 can be plugged in or separated from the connecting pipe 3.

[0033] In order to further limit the movement direction of the discharge pipe 5, a guide frame 48 is provided on the swing frame 43, one end of the guide frame 48 is hinged to the swing frame 43, and the other end is hinged to the discharge pipe 5. When the driving cylinder 42 is working, the movement of the swing frame 43 will drive the guide frame 48 to move, and the discharge pipe 5 can be pulled out or pressed onto the connecting pipe 3 through the guide frame 48.

[0034] In this embodiment, the specific movement process of the discharging robot 4 is as follows:

[0035] The driving cylinder 42 is controlled by the controller to work, driving the first swing arm 44 to swing, and under the reverse thrust of the first swing arm 44, the driving cylinder 42 will also rotate and swing along the manipulator mounting frame 41; the first swing arm 44 drives the swing frame 43 to move horizontally and lift, and the swing frame 43 drives the second swing arm 45 and the guide frame 48 to move together; at this time, the swing frame 43 drives the guide block 46 to move, so that the guide rod 47 slides on the guide block 46. Through the cooperation of the guide frame 48 and the guide rod 47, the discharge pipe 5 moves in the translation direction or the lifting direction without rotating, ensuring that the discharge pipe 5 can be smoothly inserted into the upper end of the connecting pipe 3, and can also be smoothly pulled out from the connecting pipe 3.

[0036] In this embodiment, the structure of the feeding robot 6 is the same as that of the discharging robot 4, and the structure of the feeding robot 6 will not be described in detail herein.

[0037] The automatic material selector of the central feeding system can supply different injection materials to the same injection molding machine or different injection materials to the same injection molding machine through the cooperation of the feeding robot 6 and the discharging robot 4; there is no need for manual plugging and unplugging of pipelines, which improves the degree of automation, reduces labor costs, and improves processing efficiency and yield rate.

[0038] The above-mentioned specific implementation mode is a preferred implementation mode of the present utility model, and is not intended to limit the specific implementation scope of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model includes but is not limited to the specific implementation mode. All equivalent changes made in accordance with the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic material selector for a central feeding system, characterized in that: It comprises a cabinet and a controller, wherein a mounting plate is provided in the cabinet, a connecting pipe is provided on the mounting plate, a plurality of discharging manipulators are provided on the upper end surface of the mounting plate, the discharging manipulators are respectively connected to the controller, and discharging pipes are respectively provided on the output ends of the discharging manipulators, and the discharging manipulators can drive one end of the discharging pipe to be plugged and connected with the upper end of the connecting pipe; A plurality of feeding robots are arranged on the lower end surface of the mounting plate, and the feeding robots are respectively connected to the controllers. Feeding pipes are respectively arranged on the output ends of the feeding robots, and the feeding robots can drive one end of the feeding pipe to be plugged and connected with the lower end of the connecting pipe.

2. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharging robot includes a robot mounting frame, a driving cylinder is provided on the robot mounting frame, the driving cylinder is connected to the controller, the driving cylinder is hinged to the robot mounting frame, a swing frame is provided on the output end of the driving cylinder, the driving cylinder can drive the swing frame to move horizontally, lift and swing, and the discharging pipe is connected to the swing frame.

3. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The manipulator mounting frame is provided with a first swing arm, the middle portion of the first swing arm is connected to the output end of the driving cylinder, and the two ends of the first swing arm are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame and the swing frame.

4. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The manipulator mounting frame is provided with a second swing arm, and two ends of the second swing arm are respectively hinged to the manipulator mounting frame and the swing frame.

5. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The swing frame is provided with a guide block, the guide block is provided with a guide rod, the guide rod is slidably connected to the guide block, and the discharge pipe is connected to the guide rod.

6. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that: A guide frame is provided on the swing frame, one end of the guide frame is hinged to the swing frame, and the other end of the guide frame is hinged to the discharge pipe.

7. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The feeding robot has the same structure as the discharging robot.

8. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that: A discharge joint and a feed joint are respectively provided on the side walls of the cabinet. The discharge joint is connected to an end of the discharge pipe away from the discharge robot, and the feed joint is connected to an end of the feed pipe away from the feeding robot.

9. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the discharging robots and feeding robots is 16 respectively.

10. The automatic material selector of the central feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The discharging manipulators and the feeding manipulators are respectively distributed on the mounting plate in a circular array.

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