Feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a feeding device which comprises a feeding assembly and a material taking assembly, the feeding assembly comprises a feeding platform and a feeding driving assembly, the material taking assembly comprises a material taking mechanical arm, a horizontal driving assembly and a vertical driving assembly, the feeding driving assembly drives the feeding platform to move vertically, and the horizontal driving assembly drives the vertical driving assembly to move vertically. And the horizontal driving assembly can drive the vertical driving assembly to move horizontally, so that the feeding platform is close to or far away from the material taking manipulator, the horizontal driving assembly can drive the vertical driving assembly to move horizontally, and the vertical driving assembly can drive the material taking manipulator to move vertically, so that the material taking manipulator is close to or far away from the feeding platform. According to the automatic feeding device, the efficient, accurate and stable feeding process is achieved, and the overall efficiency of a production line and the product quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic feeding, in particular to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] On the production line, the material loading process is a crucial link, and its efficiency and stability directly affect the production capacity and product quality of the entire production line. Traditional manual loading has large human errors and low efficiency. With the continuous improvement of production efficiency and production quality requirements, traditional manual loading methods have gradually failed to meet the needs of large-scale and high-efficiency production. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a feeding device, which realizes an efficient, accurate and stable feeding process and improves the overall efficiency of the production line and the product quality.

[0004] A loading device includes a feeding component and a picking component, the feeding component includes a feeding platform and a feeding drive component, the picking component includes a picking robot, a horizontal drive component and a vertical drive component, the feeding drive component drives the feeding platform to move vertically so that the feeding platform approaches or moves away from the picking robot, the horizontal drive component can drive the vertical drive component to move horizontally, and the vertical drive component can drive the picking robot to move vertically so that the picking robot approaches or moves away from the feeding platform.

[0005] In the above technical scheme, the feeding platform serves as a material bearing platform, so that the material can be stably placed and transferred to the designated position. When in use, the feeding drive assembly can accurately adjust the distance between the material and the material picking manipulator by driving the feeding platform to move vertically, so that the material picking manipulator can accurately and quickly grab the material. When the feeding drive assembly drives the feeding platform to move up, the horizontal drive assembly drives the vertical drive assembly to move in the horizontal direction, so that the material picking manipulator is closer to the feeding platform in the horizontal position, and then the vertical drive assembly drives the material picking manipulator to move vertically, so that the height distance between the material picking manipulator and the material can be accurately adjusted to ensure that the material picking manipulator can quickly and stably grab the material. The ability to move in both horizontal and vertical directions improves the accuracy and efficiency of the material picking assembly in grabbing the material. The utility model realizes an efficient, accurate and stable feeding process through the precise coordination and collaborative work between the feeding assembly and the material picking assembly, thereby improving the overall efficiency and product quality of the production line.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes a material frame, which is arranged between the feeding component and the material taking component, and the feeding drive component drives the feeding platform to move vertically in the material frame.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the material frame provides a relatively stable transmission environment for the material. In the material frame, the material can be placed more stably on the feeding platform, reducing the risk of material deviation or scattering due to external factors (such as wind, vibration, etc.). The boundary of the material frame also limits the movement range of the feeding platform, ensuring that the feeding process is carried out within a controllable range, further improving the stability of material transmission.

[0008] Furthermore, a plurality of columns are provided at one end of the material frame close to the material taking assembly, and the columns are provided with a plurality of protrusions evenly spaced along the length direction thereof.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the setting of the protrusion can increase the friction between the material and the column. When the material picking robot grabs multiple materials, under the action of the protrusion, the materials that are not in direct contact with the material picking robot lose their gripping force and then separate from the material picking robot, ensuring that the material picking robot grabs one material at a time.

[0010] Furthermore, the protrusion extends along the width direction of the column.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the extension of the protrusion in the width direction of the column increases the area of ​​the protrusion in the width direction, and also increases the contact area between the material and the protrusion, so that the protrusion can block the material more effectively.

[0012] Furthermore, the cross section of the protrusion is sawtooth-shaped.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the device can be applied to the transportation of various materials. The cross section of the protrusion is set to be sawtooth-shaped, so that the protrusion can effectively block materials with a smaller thickness, thereby improving the applicability of the protrusion.

[0014] Furthermore, the columns are arranged on two opposite sides of the material frame.

[0015] In the above technical solution, when the material picking robot grabs the material and passes through the column, the protrusions on the column can drive the material that is not in direct contact with the material picking robot to fall. The column is arranged on two opposite sides of the material frame so that the protrusions act on the opposite sides of the material, ensuring that the material can fall smoothly onto the feeding platform, so that the material on the feeding platform will not be messy, ensuring that the material picking robot can grab the material quickly, accurately and stably when picking up the material next time.

[0016] Furthermore, a plurality of suction cups are provided at one end of the material taking robot facing the feeding platform.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the suction cup can adsorb materials by generating negative pressure. When the material picking robot moves to the specified position, the suction cup can accurately contact the surface of the material and generate sufficient adsorption force to ensure that the material will not shift or slip during the grabbing process.

[0018] Furthermore, there are four suction cups, and the suction cups are arranged at equal angles with the center of the material-retrieving robot as the axis.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the four suction cups are arranged at equal angles, which means that they can be evenly distributed around the material. When grabbing the material, each suction cup will bear a part of the weight of the material, thereby achieving uniform distribution of force, helping to reduce deformation or damage of the material during the grabbing process and improving the stability of the grabbing.

[0020] Furthermore, the material retrieving robot is also provided with a plurality of slots penetrating the material retrieving robot, and the suction cup can be detachably arranged at any position of the slots.

[0021] In the above technical solution, since the suction cup is detachably installed at any position of the trough body, the position of the suction cup can be flexibly adjusted according to the shape, size and layout of the material, so that the material picking robot can handle more types of materials and adapt to different production needs.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0023] 1. A feeding assembly is provided, including a feeding drive assembly and a feeding platform. The feeding drive assembly drives the feeding platform to move vertically, so that the feeding platform can quickly and stably bring the material close to the retrieving manipulator, which helps the retrieving manipulator to accurately and quickly grab the material in the feeding platform.

[0024] 2. Set up a material picking assembly, including a material picking robot, a horizontal drive assembly and a vertical drive assembly. When the feeding drive assembly drives the feeding platform to move up, the horizontal drive assembly drives the vertical drive assembly to move horizontally, and then the vertical drive assembly drives the material picking robot to move vertically, so that the material picking robot is close to the feeding platform and can accurately and quickly grab the material on the feeding platform, thereby improving work efficiency and work quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a material frame according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A is an enlarged schematic diagram.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a material retrieving manipulator according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Description of Figure Numbers

[0030] 1. Feeding assembly; 101. Feeding platform; 102. Feeding drive assembly;

[0031] 2. Material picking assembly; 201. Material picking manipulator; 2011. Suction cup; 2012. Tank body; 202. Horizontal drive assembly; 203. Vertical drive assembly;

[0032] 3. Material frame; 301. Column; 3011. Protrusion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The feeding device of the utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings. The drawings show preferred embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 In a preferred embodiment, the loading device of the utility model includes a feeding component 1 and a picking component 2, the feeding component 1 includes a feeding platform 101 and a feeding drive component 102, the picking component 2 includes a picking robot 201, a horizontal drive component 202 and a vertical drive component 203, the feeding drive component 102 drives the feeding platform 101 to move vertically so that the feeding platform 101 is close to or away from the picking robot 201, the horizontal drive component 202 can drive the vertical drive component 203 to move horizontally, and the vertical drive component 203 can drive the picking robot 201 to move vertically so that the picking robot 201 is close to or away from the feeding platform 101.

[0035] In the actual application process of the above structure, the feeding platform 101 serves as a material bearing platform, so that the material can be stably placed and transferred to the specified position. When in use, the feeding drive component 102 can accurately adjust the distance between the material and the material picking manipulator 201 by driving the feeding platform 101 to move vertically, so that the material picking manipulator 201 can accurately and quickly grab the material. When the feeding drive component 102 drives the feeding platform 101 to move upward, the horizontal drive component 202 drives the vertical drive component 203 to move in the horizontal direction, so that the material picking manipulator 201 is closer to the feeding platform 101 in the horizontal position, and then the vertical drive component 203 drives the material picking manipulator 201 to move vertically, so that the height distance between the material picking manipulator 201 and the material can be accurately adjusted to ensure that the material picking manipulator 201 can quickly and stably grab the material. Through the ability to move in both horizontal and vertical directions, the accuracy and efficiency of the material picking component 2 in grabbing materials are improved. The utility model realizes an efficient, accurate and stable feeding process through the precise cooperation and coordinated work between the feeding component 1 and the taking component 2, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production line and the product quality.

[0036] Furthermore, the present embodiment further includes a material frame 3, which is arranged between the feeding component 1 and the material taking component 2, and the feeding drive component 102 drives the feeding platform 101 to move vertically in the material frame 3. The material frame 3 provides a relatively stable transmission environment for the material. In the material frame 3, the material can be placed more stably on the feeding platform 101, reducing the risk of material deviation or scattering due to external factors (such as wind, vibration, etc.). The boundary of the material frame 3 also limits the movement range of the feeding platform 101, ensuring that the feeding process is carried out within a controllable range, further improving the stability of material transmission. At the same time, since the feeding platform 101 moves vertically in the material frame 3, the feeding drive component 102 can more accurately control the position and height of the feeding platform 101, which helps to ensure that the material taking manipulator 201 can accurately grasp the material, reducing the risk of grasping failure or material damage due to position deviation.

[0037] It should be noted that the material frame 3 can be customized and adjusted according to the actual feeding requirements. For example, the size, shape and material of the material frame can be designed according to the shape, size and weight of the material to adapt to different feeding scenarios. In addition, the material frame 3 can also be connected with other automated equipment (such as conveyor belts, sorting machines, etc.) to realize the automation and intelligence of the entire production line.

[0038] Specifically, a plurality of columns 301 are provided at one end of the material frame 3 close to the material taking component 2, and the columns 301 are provided with a plurality of protrusions 3011 evenly spaced along the length direction thereof. The protrusions 3011 can increase the friction between the material and the columns 301. When the material taking manipulator 201 grabs a plurality of materials, the materials that are not in direct contact with the material taking manipulator 201 lose the gripping force under the action of the protrusions 3011, and then separate from the material taking manipulator 201 and fall back onto the feeding platform 101, ensuring that the material taking manipulator 201 grabs one material at a time.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 3 , the protrusion 3011 extends along the width direction of the column 301. The extension of the protrusion 3011 in the width direction of the column 301 increases the area of ​​the protrusion 3011 in the width direction, and also increases the contact area between the material and the protrusion 3011, so that the protrusion 3011 can more effectively block the material, ensure the separation of the material from the retrieving manipulator 201, and enable the retrieving manipulator 201 to continuously and stably grab the material in sequence.

[0040] Specifically, the cross section of the protrusion 3011 is sawtooth-shaped. The device can be applied to the transportation of various materials. The cross section of the protrusion 3011 is set to be sawtooth-shaped, so that the protrusion 3011 can effectively block materials with a smaller thickness, thereby improving the applicability of the protrusion 3011.

[0041] In addition, the columns 301 are arranged on two opposite sides of the material frame 3. When the material picking manipulator 201 grabs the material and passes through the columns 301, the protrusions 3011 arranged on the columns 301 can drive the material that is not in direct contact with the material picking manipulator 201 to fall. The columns 301 are arranged on two opposite sides of the material frame 3 so that the protrusions 3011 act on the opposite sides of the material, ensuring that the material can fall smoothly onto the feeding platform 101, so that the material on the feeding platform 101 will not be messy, and ensuring that the material picking manipulator 201 can quickly, accurately and stably grab the material when picking it up next time.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , a plurality of suction cups 2011 are provided at one end of the material picking manipulator 201 facing the feeding platform 101. The suction cups 2011 can absorb the material by generating negative pressure. When the material picking manipulator 201 moves to the specified position, the suction cups 2011 can accurately contact the surface of the material and generate sufficient adsorption force to ensure that the material will not deviate or slip during the grasping process. Compared with traditional mechanical grippers, the suction cups 2011 will not cause scratches or indentations on the surface of the material when grasping it. This non-contact grasping method is more gentle and helps to protect the integrity and aesthetics of the material, and is especially suitable for materials with high surface quality requirements.

[0043] In this embodiment, there are four suction cups 2011, and the suction cups 2011 are arranged at equal angles with the center of the material picking manipulator 201 as the axis. The four suction cups 2011 are arranged at equal angles, which means that they can be evenly distributed around the material. When grabbing the material, each suction cup 2011 will bear a part of the weight of the material, thereby achieving uniform distribution of force, helping to reduce deformation or damage of the material during the grabbing process, and improving the stability of grabbing.

[0044] In addition, the material retrieving manipulator 201 is also provided with a plurality of slots 2012 that penetrate the material retrieving manipulator 201, and the suction cups 2011 are detachably arranged at any position of the slots 2012. Since the suction cups 2011 are detachably installed at any position of the slots 2012, the positions of the suction cups 2011 can be flexibly adjusted according to the shape, size and layout of the materials during use, so that the material retrieving manipulator 201 can handle more types of materials and adapt to different production requirements. At the same time, the positions of the suction cups 2011 can be adjusted to ensure that they can contact the surface of the materials at the best angle and distance, thereby optimizing the grasping effect, helping to reduce the sliding, deviation or damage of the materials during the grasping process, and improving the stability and success rate of grasping.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are 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 device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] Although the utility model is described in conjunction with the above specific embodiments, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can make many substitutions, modifications and changes based on the above content. Therefore, all such substitutions, improvements and changes are included in the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a feeding component and a picking component, the feeding component includes a feeding platform and a feeding drive component, the picking component includes a picking robot, a horizontal drive component and a vertical drive component, the feeding drive component drives the feeding platform to move vertically so that the feeding platform is close to or away from the picking robot, the horizontal drive component can drive the vertical drive component to move horizontally, and the vertical drive component can drive the picking robot to move vertically so that the picking robot is close to or away from the feeding platform.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a material frame, which is arranged between the material feeding component and the material taking component, and the material feeding drive component drives the material feeding platform to move vertically in the material frame.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of columns are arranged at one end of the material frame close to the material taking assembly, and the columns are provided with a plurality of protrusions evenly spaced along the length direction thereof.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The protrusion extends along the width direction of the column.

5. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the protrusion is sawtooth-shaped.

6. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The columns are arranged on two opposite sides of the material frame.

7. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of suction cups are arranged on one end of the material taking robot facing the material feeding platform.

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: There are four suction cups, and the suction cups are arranged at equal angles with the center of the material taking robot as the axis.

9. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The material-retrieving robot is also provided with a plurality of slots penetrating the material-retrieving robot, and the suction cup is detachably arranged at any position of the slots.

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