Automatic material conveying device and automatic equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic material conveying device and automatic equipment, and belongs to the technical field of automatic equipment. The automatic material conveying device comprises a base, a conveying mechanism, a turnover mechanism, a clamping mechanism and an induction piece. The conveying mechanism is located on the base and used for conveying materials in the first direction. The turnover mechanism is arranged on the base in a turnover mode and located on one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the turnover mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is used for clamping the materials on the conveying mechanism when the turnover mechanism is turned over to be in the vertical state and further used for releasing clamping of the materials when the turnover mechanism is turned over to be in the horizontal state. The induction part is located at the position, opposite to the output end of the conveying mechanism, of the base and used for inducing the position of the materials on the conveying mechanism so that the clamping mechanism can clamp the materials according to induction signals. A lot of manpower and material resources are saved, and the automation degree and the production efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to an automated material conveying device and automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology, material transportation is an indispensable part of logistics management, mainly involving the physical transfer of materials from the supply point to the demand point. Transportation is a key link connecting production and consumption, ensuring the continuity and stability of production and supply. Among them, the material conveying system is a system used to transport materials from one location to another during the production process. This system tends to use automation technology to improve production efficiency and reduce labor costs, so how to realize the automated transportation of materials is crucial.

[0003] Among them, the material conveying system can be widely used in various industries, such as logistics, manufacturing, warehousing, etc. It can systematically transport materials, reduce material loss, and reduce production time. For example, in the field of automatic cooking machines, the automatic cooking machine can pour materials according to a predetermined program and perform automatic cooking operations, which greatly liberates the manual operation of cooking. Among them, the material can be a food processing tank body. By reasonably and quickly transporting the food processing tank body, the production efficiency and quality can be improved.

[0004] However, at present, the material transportation process usually still requires operators to manually pick up the bars, that is, manually stand up the bars and place them in the corresponding molds, which has low production efficiency and greatly wastes manpower and material resources. In addition, during the material transportation process, there may be steps of high-temperature processing of the materials, and operators may suffer high-temperature burns when manually picking them up, which poses certain risks. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, which convey materials by setting up a flipping mechanism and a clamping mechanism, thereby replacing manual material discharge, saving a large amount of manpower and material resources, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] The first aspect of the present application provides an automated material conveying device, comprising:

[0008] Base;

[0009] A conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism is located on the base, and the conveying mechanism is used to convey the material along a first direction;

[0010] A turning mechanism, which is turnably arranged on the base and is located at one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism;

[0011] A clamping mechanism, which is arranged on the flipping mechanism and is used to clamp the material on the conveying mechanism when the flipping mechanism is flipped to a vertical state, and is also used to release the clamping of the material when the flipping mechanism is flipped to a horizontal state;

[0012] The sensing element is located at a position where the base is opposite to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and the sensing element is used to sense the position of the material on the conveying mechanism so that the clamping mechanism clamps the material according to the sensing signal.

[0013] Based on the above technical solution, the present application can also be improved as follows.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the sensing element contacts the material during the conveying process, the flipping mechanism is kept in a vertical state according to the sensing signal, and the clamping mechanism clamps the material after the flipping mechanism is flipped to the vertical state.

[0015] In this way, during the material conveying process, the sensing element will release a sensing signal until it contacts the material. The flipping mechanism can keep the flipping mechanism in a vertical state according to the sensing signal, so that the clamping mechanism can clamp the material after the flipping mechanism is flipped to a vertical state.

[0016] In a possible implementation, the sensing element is a sensing column with a crossbeam on the base;

[0017] The sensing column is movably arranged on the beam along a first direction.

[0018] In this way, when the material is transported on the conveying mechanism, the material can be transported to a position where it contacts the sensing column, and the sensing column can move forward and backward in the first direction so that the material can contact the sensing column.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the clamping mechanism includes: a first driving member, a first clamping jaw, and a second clamping jaw;

[0020] A first driving member is connected to one of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw;

[0021] The first driving member is used to drive one of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move along the second direction, so that the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw clamp the material;

[0022] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0023] In this way, by driving the first driving member, the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw can be brought closer to each other, thereby realizing the clamping function of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw on the material.

[0024] In a possible implementation, the clamping mechanism further includes: a transmission member;

[0025] The transmission member is located between the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw;

[0026] The transmission member is used to drive the other of the first clamp and the second clamp to move in a direction opposite to the second direction when one of the first clamp and the second clamp moves in the second direction, so that the first clamp and the second clamp are close to each other and clamp the material.

[0027] In this way, by providing a transmission member, when the first driving member drives one of the clamping jaws, the transmission member can drive the other clamping jaw to move, thereby realizing the clamping function of the clamping mechanism.

[0028] In a possible implementation, the transmission member is a gear, and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are respectively provided with a rack meshing with the gear.

[0029] In this way, by further configuring the transmission member to be a gear, and providing the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw with racks meshing with the gear respectively, the transmission member is matched with the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw.

[0030] In a possible implementation, the clamping mechanism further includes: a guide member;

[0031] The guide piece is sleeved on one end of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw;

[0032] Two protrusions are arranged on one side of the guide member facing the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw, and a first groove and a second groove are respectively opened on one side of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw facing the guide member, and the two protrusions are matched with the first groove and the second groove respectively.

[0033] In this way, when the first jaw and the second jaw move, the first jaw can move through the cooperation between the first groove and one of the protrusions, and the second jaw can move through the cooperation between the second groove and the other protrusion, so that the guide member has a certain guiding effect on the first jaw and the second jaw.

[0034] In a possible implementation, the flip mechanism further includes: a second driving member and a flip plate, and the flip plate is rotatably connected to the base;

[0035] The second driving member is connected to the flap, the second driving member is arranged on the base, and the second driving member is used to drive the flap to rotate.

[0036] In this way, the second driving member can drive the flipping between the horizontal state and the vertical state.

[0037] In a possible implementation, the flip mechanism further includes: a rotating shaft and a connecting member;

[0038] The rotating shaft is arranged on the base, and the connecting piece is rotatably connected with the rotating shaft;

[0039] One end of the connecting member is connected to the flap, and the other end of the connecting member is rotationally connected to the second driving member.

[0040] In this way, the second driving member can drive the connecting member to rotate around the rotating shaft, and the connecting member can drive the flip plate to rotate, so that the flip mechanism can flip back and forth between the horizontal state and the vertical state.

[0041] A second aspect of the present application provides an automated device, comprising a manipulator and the automated material conveying device described above;

[0042] The manipulator is used to take the material clamped by the clamping mechanism in the automated material conveying device when the flipping mechanism in the automated material conveying device flips to a horizontal state.

[0043] In this way, the automated material conveying device can clamp and flip the material after it is conveyed from the conveying mechanism, and then clamp the material again through the robot arm, so as to continue to convey the material.

[0044] The present application provides an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, the automated material conveying device comprises a base, a conveying mechanism, a flipping mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a sensing element. The conveying mechanism is located on the base, and the conveying mechanism is used to convey materials along a first direction. The flipping mechanism can be flipped on the base, and the flipping mechanism is located on one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the flipping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is used to clamp the material on the conveying mechanism when the flipping mechanism flips to a vertical state, and is also used to release the clamping of the material when the flipping mechanism flips to a horizontal state. The sensing element is located at a position where the base is opposite to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and the sensing element is used to sense the position of the material on the conveying mechanism, so that the clamping mechanism clamps the material according to the sensing signal. The automated equipment comprises a manipulator and the above-mentioned automated material conveying device. The manipulator is used to take the material clamped by the clamping mechanism in the automated material conveying device when the flipping mechanism in the automated material conveying device flips to a horizontal state. In this way, the present application can design an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, which can convey materials by setting up a flipping mechanism and a clamping mechanism, thereby replacing manual material discharge, saving a lot of manpower and material resources, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction will be 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 application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0046] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a turning mechanism in a vertical state in an automated material conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 2 A side view of a turning mechanism in an automated material conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present application in a vertical state;

[0048] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a structure in which a turning mechanism of an automated material conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present application is in a horizontal state;

[0049] Figure 4 A partially exploded schematic diagram of a turning mechanism in a horizontal state in an automated material conveying device provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 5 A side view of a flip mechanism in a horizontal state in an automated material conveying device provided in one embodiment of the present application.

[0051] Description of reference numerals:

[0052] 100-Automatic material conveying device;

[0053] 200-base;

[0054] 210 - crossbeam; 211 - first through hole; 220 - second through hole;

[0055] 300- conveying mechanism;

[0056] 310-guide rail; 320-conveyor belt; 330-conveyor wheel;

[0057] 400- flip mechanism;

[0058] 410 - second driving member; 420 - flap; 430 - rotating shaft; 440 - connecting member; 441 - through hole;

[0059] 500- clamping mechanism;

[0060] 510-first driving member; 520-first clamping jaw; 521-first rack; 522-first groove; 523-first clamping surface; 530-second clamping jaw; 531-second rack; 532-second groove; 533-second clamping surface; 540-transmission member; 550-guide member; 551-protrusion;

[0061] 600-induction parts;

[0062] 700-Materials. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] As described in the background technology, at present, the material transportation process usually still requires operators to manually pick up the bars, that is, manually stand up the bars and place them in the corresponding molds, which has low production efficiency and greatly wastes manpower and material resources. In addition, during the material transportation process, there may be steps of high-temperature processing of the materials, and operators may suffer high-temperature burns when manually picking them up, which poses certain risks.

[0064] In view of the above technical problems, the embodiments of the present application provide an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, the automated material conveying device includes a base, a conveying mechanism, a flipping mechanism, a clamping mechanism and a sensing element. The conveying mechanism is located on the base, and the conveying mechanism is used to convey materials along a first direction. The flipping mechanism can be flipped on the base, and the flipping mechanism is located on one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism. The clamping mechanism is arranged on the flipping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is used to clamp the material on the conveying mechanism when the flipping mechanism flips to a vertical state, and is also used to release the clamping of the material when the flipping mechanism flips to a horizontal state. The sensing element is located at a position where the base is opposite to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and the sensing element is used to sense the position of the material on the conveying mechanism, so that the clamping mechanism clamps the material according to the sensing signal. The automated equipment includes a manipulator and the above-mentioned automated material conveying device. The manipulator is used to pick up the material clamped by the clamping mechanism in the automated material conveying device when the flipping mechanism in the automated material conveying device flips to a horizontal state. In this way, the embodiment of the present application can design an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, which can convey materials by setting up a flipping mechanism and a clamping mechanism, thereby replacing manual material discharge, saving a lot of manpower and material resources, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency.

[0065] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present application more obvious and understandable, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work belong to the scope of protection of this application.

[0066] The embodiment of the present application provides an automated material conveying device and automated equipment, which conveys materials by setting a flipping mechanism and a clamping mechanism, thereby replacing manual material placement, saving a lot of manpower and material resources, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency. The specific structure of the automated material conveying device and automated equipment provided in the embodiment of the present application is introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0067] refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an automated material conveying device 100. In the embodiment of the present application, the automated material conveying device 100 may include a base 200, a conveying mechanism 300, a flipping mechanism 400, a clamping mechanism 500, and a sensing member 600. In a possible implementation, the conveying mechanism 300 may be located on the base 200, and the conveying mechanism 300 may be used to convey the material 700 along a first direction. It is understood that the first direction may be a horizontal direction. In a possible implementation, the conveying mechanism 300 may include a guide rail 310, a conveyor belt 320, and a conveyor wheel 330. In the guide rail 310, the conveyor belt 320 may be located on the conveyor belt 320, and the conveyor belt 320 may cover the conveyor wheel 330. In this way, when the conveyor wheel 330 rotates, the conveyor belt 320 may rotate with the rotation of the conveyor wheel 330, thereby driving the material 700 to be conveyed, and the guide rail 310 may guide the material 700 so that the material 700 is conveyed along the guide rail 310.

[0068] refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 On the basis of the above embodiment, the flip mechanism 400 can be located on one side of the base 200 and the flip mechanism 400 can be connected to the base 200. It can be understood that the flip mechanism 400 can be flipped on the base 200, and the flip mechanism 400 can be located on one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism 300, so that the material 700 can reach the flip mechanism 400 after being conveyed on the conveying mechanism 300, and then the material 700 can be transferred through the flip mechanism 400. In a possible implementation, as Figure 2 as well as Figure 5As shown, the flip mechanism 400 can have a horizontal state and a vertical state, and the flip mechanism 400 can be flipped between the horizontal state and the vertical state.

[0069] Continue to refer Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 On the basis of the above embodiment, the clamping mechanism 500 can be arranged on the flipping mechanism 400, and the clamping mechanism 500 can be used to clamp the material 700 on the conveying mechanism 300 when the flipping mechanism 400 flips to a vertical state, and the clamping mechanism 500 can also be used to release the clamping of the material 700 when the flipping mechanism 400 flips to a horizontal state. It can be understood that when the material 700 is transmitted to the output end through the conveying mechanism 300, the flipping mechanism 400 flips to a vertical state, at which time the material 700 can be clamped by the clamping mechanism 500, and then the flipping mechanism 400 flips to a horizontal state with the clamped material 700, at which time the material 700 can be released by the clamping mechanism 500, so that the material 700 is transmitted.

[0070] Continue to refer Figure 1 On the basis of the above embodiment, the sensing element 600 can be located at a position opposite to the output end of the base 200 and the conveying mechanism 300, and the sensing element 600 can be used to sense the position of the material 700 on the conveying mechanism 300, so that the clamping mechanism 500 can clamp the material 700 according to the sensing signal.

[0071] Continue to refer Figure 1 Based on the above embodiment, it can be understood that during the conveying process of the material 700, the induction member 600 will release an induction signal until it contacts the material 700, and the flip mechanism 400 can keep the flip mechanism 400 in a vertical state according to the induction signal. In a possible implementation, the flip mechanism 400 can be in a vertical state. Alternatively, the flip mechanism 400 can flip from a horizontal state to a vertical state. Then, the clamping mechanism 500 clamps the material 700 after the flip mechanism 400 flips to a vertical state.

[0072] Continue to refer Figure 1, based on the above embodiment, in one possible implementation, the sensing member 600 may be a sensing column, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit the form of the sensing member 600. In the embodiment of the present application, a crossbeam 210 may be provided on the base 200. A first through hole 211 may be provided on the crossbeam 210, and the first through hole 211 may be provided for the sensing column to pass through. In this way, the sensing column may be movably arranged on the crossbeam 210 along a first direction. It is understandable that when the material 700 is transmitted on the conveying mechanism 300, the material 700 can be transmitted to a position in contact with the sensing member 600, and the sensing member 600 can move back and forth in the first direction so that the material 700 can contact the sensing member 600.

[0073] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 On the basis of the above embodiment, the clamping mechanism 500 may further include: a first driving member 510, a first clamping jaw 520 and a second clamping jaw 530. In one possible implementation, the first driving member 510 may be connected to one of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530. It is understandable that the first driving member 510 can be used to drive one of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 to move along the second direction, so that the distance between the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 gradually approaches, and then the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 clamp the material 700. It should be noted that the first direction may be perpendicular to the second direction. In one possible implementation, the first driving member 510 may be connected to the first clamping jaw 520, and the first clamping jaw 520 is an active clamping jaw, and the second clamping jaw 530 is a driven clamping jaw. It is understandable that the first driving member 510 can drive the first clamping jaw 520 to move along the second direction, so that the first clamping jaw 520 moves toward the second clamping jaw 530, thereby realizing the clamping function of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 on the material 700. Of course, in another possible implementation, the first driving member 510 can also be connected to the second clamping jaw 530, in which case the second clamping jaw 530 is an active clamping jaw and the first clamping jaw 520 is a driven clamping jaw. It is understandable that the first driving member 510 can drive the second clamping jaw 530 to move along the second direction, so that the second clamping jaw 530 moves toward the first clamping jaw 520, thereby realizing the clamping function of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 on the material 700.

[0074] Continue to refer Figure 4On the basis of the above embodiment, the clamping mechanism 500 may further include: a transmission member 540. The transmission member 540 may be located between the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530. It is understandable that the transmission member 540 can be used to drive the other of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction when one of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 moves in the second direction, so that the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 are close to each other and clamp the material 700. In a possible implementation, when the first driving member 510 drives the first clamping jaw 520 to move in the second direction, the transmission member 540 can drive the second clamping jaw 530 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction, so that the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 clamp the material 700. Of course, in another possible implementation, when the first driving member 510 drives the second clamping jaw 530 to move along the second direction, the transmission member 540 can drive the first clamping jaw 520 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction, so that the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 clamp the material 700.

[0075] Continue to refer Figure 4 On the basis of the above embodiment, in a possible implementation, the transmission member 540 may be a gear, and accordingly, racks may be provided on the first jaw 520 and the second jaw 530, respectively. It is understandable that a first rack 521 may be provided on the side of the first jaw 520 facing the gear, and a second rack 531 may be provided on the side of the second jaw 530 facing the gear. The first rack 521 and the second rack 531 may both mesh with the gear. In a possible implementation, the first driving member 510 may be a cylinder. The first jaw 520 and the second jaw 530 may have clamping surfaces, respectively. The first jaw 520 may have a first clamping surface 523 disposed inwardly, and the second jaw 530 may have a second clamping surface 533 disposed inwardly. The first clamping surface 523 and the second clamping surface 533 can approach or move away from each other during the movement of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 , thereby clamping and releasing the material 700 .

[0076] Continue to refer Figure 4, based on the above embodiment, in a possible implementation, when the first driving member 510 drives the first clamping jaw 520 to move along the second direction, the first rack 521 is meshed with the transmission member 540, so that the transmission member 540 rotates, thereby driving the second clamping jaw 530 to move in a direction opposite to the second direction, so that the first clamping surface 523 and the second clamping surface 533 can be close to each other, thereby clamping the material 700. It can be understood that the distance between the first clamping surface 523 and the second clamping surface 533 can be greater than or equal to the size of the material 700, so that the material 700 can be located between the first clamping surface 523 and the second clamping surface 533, and then the first clamping surface 523 and the second clamping surface 533 can clamp the material 700.

[0077] Continue to refer Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 On the basis of the above embodiment, the clamping mechanism 500 may further include: a guide member 550. The guide member 550 may be sleeved on one end of the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530. In a possible implementation, two protrusions 551 may be provided on the inner side of the guide member 550 facing the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530. Correspondingly, the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 are respectively provided with a first groove 522 and a second groove 532 on the surface facing the guide member 550, and the two protrusions 551 may be matched with the first groove 522 and the second groove 532 respectively. In this way, when the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530 move, the first clamping jaw 520 can move through the cooperation between the first groove 522 and one of the protrusions 551, and the second clamping jaw 530 can move through the cooperation between the second groove 532 and the other protrusion 551, so that the guide member 550 has a certain guiding effect on the first clamping jaw 520 and the second clamping jaw 530.

[0078] Continue to refer Figure 1 On the basis of the above embodiment, further, the flip mechanism 400 may also include: a second driving member 410 and a flap 420. The flap 420 may be rotatably connected to the base 200. In a possible implementation, one end of the second driving member 410 may be connected to the flap 420, and the other end of the second driving member 410 may be disposed on the base 200, so that the second driving member 410 can be used to drive the flap 420 to rotate. In a possible implementation, the flap 420 may be a rectangular structure, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit the shape of the flap 420. It is understandable that the clamping mechanism 500 may be located on the flap 420, so that the flap 420 can drive the clamping mechanism 500 to flip together during the rotation process.

[0079] Continue to refer Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 On the basis of the above embodiment, the flip mechanism 400 may further include: a rotating shaft 430 and a connecting member 440. The rotating shaft 430 may be arranged on the base 200, and the connecting member 440 is connected to the rotating shaft 430 for rotation. It is understood that one end of the connecting member 440 may be connected to the flap 420, and the other end of the connecting member 440 may be connected to the second driving member 410 for rotation. In a possible implementation, the base 200 may be provided with a second through hole 220, and the rotating shaft 430 may be inserted into the second through hole 220 so that the rotating shaft 430 is located on the base 200. Correspondingly, a through hole 441 may also be provided at the middle position of the connecting member 440, and the rotating shaft 430 may be inserted into the through hole 441 so that the connecting member 440 can rotate with the rotation of the rotating shaft 430. It is understood that the second driving member 410 may also be a cylinder. In this way, the second driving member 410 can drive the connecting member 440 to rotate around the rotating shaft 430, and the connecting member 440 can drive the flip plate 420 to rotate, so that the flip mechanism 400 can flip back and forth between the horizontal state and the vertical state.

[0080] The second aspect of the embodiment of the present application provides an automated device (not shown in the figure). The automated device may include a manipulator (not shown in the figure) and the above-mentioned automated material conveying device 100. In a possible implementation, the manipulator can be used to take the material 700 clamped by the clamping mechanism 500 in the automated material conveying device 100 when the flipping mechanism 400 in the automated material conveying device 100 flips to a horizontal state. In this way, the automated material conveying device 100 can clamp and flip the material 700 after it is conveyed from the conveying mechanism 300, and then clamp the material 700 again through the manipulator, so as to continue to transport the material 700.

[0081] In the embodiment of the present application, the material 700 is transported by providing a turning mechanism 400 and a clamping mechanism 500, thereby replacing manual material placement, saving a large amount of manpower and material resources, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency.

[0082] The various embodiments or implementation methods in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0083] It should be noted that the phrases "in specific implementation", "in some embodiments", "in this embodiment", "exemplarily" and the like mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include specific features, structures or characteristics, but not every embodiment may include the specific features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when describing specific features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with other embodiments that are explicitly or not explicitly described.

[0084] In general, terms should be understood, at least in part, by the context in which they are used. For example, the term "one or more" as used herein may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or may be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense, depending, at least in part, on the context. Similarly, terms such as "a," "an," or "the" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0085] It should be easily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that “on” not only means “directly on something,” but also includes the meaning of “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” not only includes the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also may include the meaning of “above” or “over something” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0086] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly.

[0087] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An automated material conveying device, characterized in that: include: Base; A conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism is located on the base, and the conveying mechanism is used to convey the material along a first direction; A turning mechanism, which is turnably disposed on the base and is located at one side of the output end of the conveying mechanism; A clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is arranged on the flipping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is used to clamp the material on the conveying mechanism when the flipping mechanism is flipped to a vertical state, and is also used to release the clamping of the material when the flipping mechanism is flipped to a horizontal state; The sensing member is located at a position where the base is opposite to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and the sensing member is used to sense the position of the material on the conveying mechanism so that the clamping mechanism clamps the material according to the sensing signal.

2. The automated material conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensing element contacts the material during the conveying process of the material, the flipping mechanism is kept in a vertical state according to the sensing signal, and the clamping mechanism clamps the material after the flipping mechanism is flipped to the vertical state.

3. The automated material conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing element is a sensing column, and the base is provided with a crossbeam; The sensing column is movably disposed on the beam along the first direction.

4. The automated material conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism comprises: a first driving member, a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw; The first driving member is connected to one of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw; The first driving member is used to drive one of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move along a second direction, so that the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw clamp the material; The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

5. The automated material conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism further comprises: a transmission member; The transmission member is located between the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw; The transmission member is used to drive the other of the first clamp and the second clamp to move in a direction opposite to the second direction when one of the first clamp and the second clamp moves in the second direction, so that the first clamp and the second clamp approach each other and clamp the material.

6. The automated material conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission member is a gear, and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw are respectively provided with racks meshing with the gear.

7. The automated material conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism further comprises: a guide member; The guide member is sleeved on one end of the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw; The guide member has two protrusions on one side facing the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw, and the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw have a first groove and a second groove on one side facing the guide member, and the two protrusions respectively cooperate with the first groove and the second groove.

8. The automated material conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The flip mechanism further comprises: a second driving member and a flip plate, wherein the flip plate is rotatably connected to the base; The second driving member is connected to the flap, the second driving member is arranged on the base, and the second driving member is used to drive the flap to rotate.

9. The automated material conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism also includes: a rotating shaft and a connecting member; The rotating shaft is arranged on the base, and the connecting member is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft; One end of the connecting member is connected to the flap, and the other end of the connecting member is rotationally connected to the second driving member.

10. An automated device, characterized in that: A robot comprising a robot and an automated material conveying device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above; The manipulator is used to take the material clamped by the clamping mechanism in the automated material conveying device when the flipping mechanism in the automated material conveying device flips to a horizontal state.

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