Feeding device and machining equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of machining equipment, and particularly relates to a feeding device and machining equipment. The feeding device comprises a temporary storage mechanism, a transferring mechanism and a driving mechanism, the temporary storage mechanism is provided with at least two storage bins which are distributed at intervals in the first direction, and each storage bin is internally provided with a first butt joint piece; the driving mechanism comprises a second butt joint piece and first driving pieces installed on the temporary storage mechanism, the transferring mechanism is movably arranged on the second butt joint piece, and the first driving pieces are used for driving the second butt joint piece to move in the first direction so that the second butt joint piece can be in butt joint with all the first butt joint pieces; and the transfer mechanism is configured to move on each storage bin so as to transfer the plates into or out of the storage bins. According to the feeding device, the multiple storage bins can share one transferring mechanism, the manufacturing cost and the occupied space of the feeding device are reduced, and the material transferring efficiency of the feeding device is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of mechanical processing equipment, in particular to a feeding device and processing equipment. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of consumer electronics and the automotive industry, the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) industry has also developed rapidly, and the demand is increasing. However, in the current PCB processing stage, especially the CNC forming milling stage, the degree of automation is very low, and loading and unloading are all done manually. The manual loading and unloading method not only increases labor costs, but also reduces the processing efficiency and loading progress of PCB boards.

[0003] With the continuous development of automation technology, some manufacturers have also designed automatic loading devices, which can automatically transport PCB boards in the bin to the workbench of the processing device, and can also move the PCB boards on the workbench into the bin. However, each bin of the existing automatic loading device needs to be equipped with a material moving mechanism for moving PCB boards, which increases the manufacturing cost and occupied space of the automatic loading device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims at the technical problems of high manufacturing cost and large occupied space of the automatic feeding device in the prior art, and provides a feeding device, processing equipment and a positioning mechanism.

[0005] In view of the above technical problems, the first embodiment of the utility model provides a feeding device, including a temporary storage mechanism, a transfer mechanism and a driving mechanism, wherein the temporary storage mechanism is provided with at least two storage bins spaced apart along a first direction, and each storage bin is provided with a first docking member;

[0006] The driving mechanism includes a second docking member and a first driving member installed on the temporary storage mechanism. The transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the second docking member. The first driving member is used to drive the second docking member to move along a first direction so that the second docking member docks with each of the first docking members. The transfer mechanism is configured to be able to move on each storage bin to move the sheet material into or out of the storage bin.

[0007] Optionally, the transfer mechanism includes a support frame and a material moving member and a driving assembly both mounted on the support frame, and the driving assembly is used to drive the material moving member to move between the first docking member and the second docking member, so that the material moving member moves the sheet material into or out of the temporary storage mechanism.

[0008] Optionally, the first docking member includes a first rack provided on one side of the storage bin, and the second docking member includes a second rack; the first driving member is used to drive the second rack to move along a first direction so that the second rack is aligned with each of the first racks along a height direction;

[0009] The driving assembly includes a second driving member and a gear both mounted on the supporting frame, the second driving member is connected to the gear, and the gear is meshed with the first rack or the second rack.

[0010] Optionally, the first docking member further comprises a first guide groove arranged at one side of the storage bin, the first guide groove and the first rack are arranged in parallel, the driving mechanism further comprises a base, the second rack is mounted on the base, the first driving member is connected to the base, and the second docking member further comprises a second guide groove arranged on the base;

[0011] The first driving member is used to drive the base to move along the first direction so that the second rack is docked with each of the first racks, and the second guide groove is docked with each of the first guide grooves;

[0012] The transfer mechanism further includes a support wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame, and the support wheel moves along the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

[0013] Optionally, the transfer mechanism further comprises a guide wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame, wherein the axial direction of the guide wheel is perpendicular to the axial direction of the support wheel; the guide wheel abuts against a side surface of the storage bin or a side surface of the base.

[0014] Optionally, the transfer mechanism further includes a limiting wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame and used to balance the second driving member, wherein the axial direction of the limiting wheel is parallel to the axial direction of the supporting wheel; the limiting wheel moves along the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

[0015] Optionally, the first docking member includes a first guide groove provided on the side wall of the storage bin; the driving mechanism further includes a base, the first driving member is connected to the base, and the second docking member includes a second guide groove provided on the base;

[0016] The driving assembly includes a third driving member and a friction wheel both mounted on the support frame; the third driving member is used to drive the friction wheel to rotate so that the friction wheel moves in the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

[0017] Optionally, the temporary storage mechanism further includes a support seat, a temporary storage rack and a lifting drive component installed on the support seat, and the storage bin is arranged on the temporary storage rack; the lifting drive component is connected to the temporary storage rack and is used to drive the temporary storage rack to move along the first direction.

[0018] Optionally, each of the storage bins includes a plurality of storage slots spaced apart along a third direction; the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0019] Another embodiment of the utility model provides a processing equipment, including a feeding trolley, a processing device and the above-mentioned feeding device; the feeding trolley is used to transport the sheet material to the storage bin, or to receive the sheet material in the storage bin; the transfer mechanism is used to transport the sheet material in the storage bin to the workbench of the processing device, or to transfer the sheet material on the workbench to the storage bin.

[0020] In the present invention, after the first driving member drives the second docking member to dock with the first docking member in one of the storage bins, the transfer mechanism can move from the second docking member to the first docking member, and the transfer mechanism can move along the first docking member to drive the sheet material to move along the first direction in the storage bin, thereby moving the sheet material in the storage bin to the workbench, or moving the sheet material on the workbench to the workbench; the transfer mechanism can also move from the first docking member to the second docking member, so that the transfer mechanism can move to different storage bins. In the present invention, multiple storage bins can share one transfer mechanism, which reduces the manufacturing cost and occupied space of the feeding device, and improves the material transfer efficiency of the feeding device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding mechanism of a feeding device provided in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a processing device provided in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows:

[0029] 1. Feeding device; 11. Temporary storage mechanism; 111. Storage bin; 1111. Storage trough; 112. First docking member; 1121. First rack; 1122. First guide groove; 113. Support seat; 114. Temporary storage rack; 115. Lifting drive member; 12. Transfer mechanism; 121. Support rack; 122. Transfer member; 123. Drive assembly; 1231. Second drive member; 1232. Gear; 124. Support wheel; 125. Guide wheel; 126. Limiting wheel; 13. Drive mechanism; 131. First drive member; 132. Base; 2. Feeding trolley; 3. Processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the utility model more clear, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0031] It should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", and "middle" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation of the present invention.

[0032] In the present utility model, the first direction is Figure 1 The Z direction in the second direction is Figure 1 The X direction in the third direction is Figure 1 In the Y direction.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a feeding device 1 provided in one embodiment of the utility model includes a temporary storage mechanism 11, a transfer mechanism 12 and a driving mechanism 13. The temporary storage mechanism 11 is provided with at least two storage bins 111 spaced apart along a first direction, and each storage bin 111 is provided with a first docking piece 112. It can be understood that the storage bins 111 can be provided with 2, 3, 4, etc. according to actual needs.

[0034] The driving mechanism 13 includes a second docking member (not shown in the figure) and a first driving member 131 installed on the temporary storage mechanism 11. The transfer mechanism 12 is movably arranged on the second docking member. The first driving member 131 is used to drive the second docking member to move along the first direction so that the second docking member docks with each first docking member 112; the transfer mechanism 12 is configured to be movable on each storage bin 111 to move the sheet material into or out of the storage bin 111. It can be understood that the first driving member 131 includes but is not limited to a linear motor, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and a screw nut mechanism; when the transfer mechanism 12 is transferred to the first docking member 112, the transfer mechanism 12 can move along the first docking member 112 to drive the sheet material to move along the first direction in the storage bin 111, thereby realizing the sheet material in the storage bin 111 being moved to the workbench, or the sheet material on the workbench being moved to the workbench in the storage bin 111. The sheet material includes but is not limited to components such as circuit boards, paperboards, and pads.

[0035] Specifically, after the first driving member 131 drives the second docking member to dock with the first docking member 112 in one of the storage bins 111, the transfer mechanism 12 can move from the second docking member to the first docking member 112, and the transfer mechanism 12 can move along the first docking member 112 to drive the sheet material to move along the first direction in the storage bin 111, thereby realizing the sheet material in the storage bin 111 to be moved to the workbench, or the sheet material on the workbench to the workbench in the storage bin 111; the transfer mechanism 12 can also move from the first docking member 112 to the second docking member, so that the transfer mechanism 12 can move to different first docking members 112. In the utility model, multiple storage bins 111 can share one transfer mechanism 12, which reduces the manufacturing cost and occupied space of the feeding device 1, and improves the material transfer efficiency of the feeding device 1.

[0036] In one embodiment, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the transfer mechanism 12 includes a support frame 121, a material moving member 122 and a driving assembly 123 both mounted on the support frame 121, and the driving assembly 123 is used to drive the material moving member 122 to move between the first docking member 112 and the second docking member, so that the material moving member 122 moves the sheet material into or out of the temporary storage mechanism 11. It can be understood that the first docking member 112 and the second docking member are both arranged along the third direction; the material moving member 122 includes but is not limited to a clamping claw, a limiting pin, etc., and the material moving member 122 can limit the sheet material, so that the support frame 121 drives the sheet material to move along the third direction perpendicular to the first direction through the material moving member 122.

[0037] Specifically, the driving assembly 123 can drive the support frame 121 (i.e., the material moving member 122) to move on the first docking member 112 or the second docking member, and can also drive the support frame 121 (i.e., the material moving member 122) to move between the first docking member 112 and the second docking member, so as to realize the function of moving the sheet material out of or out of the temporary storage mechanism 11. In this embodiment, the transfer mechanism 12 has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0038] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the first docking member 112 includes a first rack 1121 arranged on one side of the storage bin 111, and the second docking member includes a second rack; the first driving member 131 is used to drive the second rack to move along the first direction so that the second rack is aligned with each first rack 1121 along the height direction; it can be understood that the first rack 1121 and the second rack are both arranged along the third direction; when the first rack 1121 is docked with the second rack, the first rack 1121 and the second rack are on the same straight line.

[0039] The driving assembly 123 includes a second driving member 1231 and a gear 1232, both of which are mounted on the support frame 121. The second driving member 1231 is connected to the gear 1232, and the gear 1232 is meshed with the first rack 1121 or the second rack. It can be understood that the second driving member 1231 includes but is not limited to a motor, etc.; when the gear 1232 is meshed with the first rack 1121, the second driving member 1231 drives the gear 1232 to rotate, and the gear 1232 moves along the first rack 1121; when the gear 1232 is meshed with the second rack, the second driving member 1231 drives the gear 1232 to rotate, and the gear 1232 moves along the second rack; and the gear 1232 can also move between the first rack 1121 and the second rack. In this embodiment, the feeding device 1 has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0040] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the first docking member 112 also includes a first guide groove 1122 arranged on one side of the storage bin 111, the first guide groove 1122 and the first rack 1121 are arranged in parallel, the driving mechanism 13 also includes a base 132, the second rack is installed on the base 132, the first driving member 131 is connected to the base 132, and the second docking member also includes a second guide groove arranged on the base 132; it can be understood that the first guide groove 1122 and the second guide groove are both arranged along the third direction.

[0041] The first driving member 131 is used to drive the base 132 to move along the first direction, so that the second rack is docked with each first rack 1121, and the second guide groove is docked with each first guide groove 1122. The transfer mechanism 12 also includes a support wheel 124 rotatably mounted on the support frame 121, and the support wheel 124 moves along the first guide groove 1122 or the second guide groove. It can be understood that the axial direction of the support wheel 124 is parallel to the axial direction of the gear 1232.

[0042] Specifically, when the gear 1232 and the first rack 1121 move, the support wheel 124 moves along the first guide groove 1122; when the gear 1232 and the second rack move, the support wheel 124 moves along the second guide groove; and the support wheel 124 can move between the first guide groove 1122 and the second guide groove. In this embodiment, the support wheel 124 can play a role in supporting the transfer mechanism 12, ensuring the stability of the movement of the transfer mechanism 12.

[0043] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 12 also includes a guide wheel 125 rotatably mounted on the support frame 121 , and the axial direction of the guide wheel 125 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the support wheel 124 ; the guide wheel 125 abuts against the side of the storage bin 111 or the side of the base 132 .

[0044] Specifically, when the gear 1232 and the first rack 1121 move, the guide wheel 125 abuts against the side wall of the storage bin 111 and moves along the side wall of the storage bin 111; when the gear 1232 and the second rack move, the guide wheel 125 abuts against the base 132 and moves along the base 132; and the guide wheel 125 can move between the side of the base 132 and the side of the storage bin 111. In this embodiment, the guide wheel 125 can guide the movement of the transfer mechanism 12, thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the transfer mechanism 12.

[0045] In one embodiment, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 12 also includes a limiting wheel 126 rotatably mounted on the support frame 121 and used to balance the second driving member 1231. The axial direction of the limiting wheel 126 is parallel to the axial direction of the support wheel 124; the limiting wheel 126 moves along the first guide groove 1122 or the second guide groove following the first rack 1121. It can be understood that the limiting wheel 126 and the second driving member 1231 are respectively arranged at opposite ends of the support frame 121. When the transfer mechanism 12 moves from the first docking member 112 to the second docking member, the limiting wheel 126 is limited in the first guide groove 1122 or the second guide groove, so that the limiting wheel 126 can prevent the transfer mechanism 12 from tilting due to the excessive weight of one end of the second driving member 1231, thereby ensuring the stability of the transfer mechanism 12 moving along the first docking member 112 or the second docking member.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first docking member 112 includes a first guide groove arranged on the side wall of the storage bin 111; the driving mechanism 13 also includes a base 132, the first driving member 131 is connected to the base 132, and the second docking member includes a second guide groove arranged on the base 132; it can be understood that the first driving member 131 can drive the base 132 to move along the first direction so that the second guide groove docks with each first guide groove.

[0047] The driving assembly 123 includes a third driving member and a friction wheel both mounted on the support frame 121; the third driving member is used to drive the friction wheel to rotate so that the friction wheel moves in the first guide groove or the second guide groove. It can be understood that the third driving member includes but is not limited to a motor.

[0048] Specifically, when the first guide groove is connected with the second guide groove, the third driving member drives the friction wheel to rotate, and the friction wheel can move from the first guide groove to the second guide groove, or from the second guide groove to the first guide groove, thereby realizing the function of the friction wheel moving between the first guide groove and the second guide groove; in addition, the third driving member can also drive the friction wheel to move in the first guide groove, or drive the friction wheel to move in the second guide groove. In this embodiment, the feeding device 1 has a simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

[0049] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the temporary storage mechanism 11 also includes a support seat 113, a temporary storage rack 114 and a lifting drive member 115 installed on the support seat 113, and the storage bin 111 is arranged on the temporary storage rack 114; the lifting drive member 115 is connected to the temporary storage rack 114 and is used to drive the temporary storage rack 114 to move along the first direction. It can be understood that the lifting drive 115 includes but is not limited to a linear motor, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and a screw nut mechanism, etc. The lifting drive 115 can drive the temporary storage rack 114 to move along the first direction, so that each storage bin 111 is docked with the feeding trolley 2 or the workbench respectively; when the storage bin 111 is docked with the feeding trolley 2, the sheet material on the feeding trolley 2 can be transferred to the storage bin 111, or the sheet material in the storage bin 111 can be transferred to the feeding trolley 2; when the storage bin 111 is docked with the workbench, the sheet material on the workbench can be transferred to the storage bin 111, or the sheet material in the storage bin 111 can be transferred to the workbench. In this embodiment, the feeding device 1 can realize the function of loading and unloading materials, which improves the applicability and versatility of the feeding device 1.

[0050] In one embodiment, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, each storage bin 111 includes a plurality of storage slots 1111 spaced apart along a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. It can be understood that each storage slot 1111 can store a sheet material, so each storage bin 111 can store a plurality of sheets material, thereby improving the feeding efficiency of the feeding device 1.

[0051] like Figure 6 As shown, another embodiment of the utility model further provides a processing equipment, including a feeding trolley 2, a processing device 3 and the above-mentioned feeding device 1; the feeding trolley 2 is used to transport the sheet material to the storage bin 111, or to receive the sheet material in the storage bin 111; the transfer mechanism 12 is used to transport the sheet material in the storage bin 111 to the workbench of the processing device 3, or to transfer the sheet material on the workbench to the storage bin 111.

[0052] When the feeding trolley 2 is transferred to the temporary storage mechanism 11 for docking, the lifting drive component 115 drives one of the storage bins 111 to dock with the feeding trolley 2 through the temporary storage table. The sheet material on the feeding trolley 2 can be transferred to the storage bin 111, or the sheet material in the storage bin 111 can be transferred to the feeding trolley 2, thereby completing the loading and unloading functions of the feeding device 1.

[0053] The lifting drive 115 drives one of the storage bins 111 to dock with the workbench through the temporary storage table. The sheet material on the workbench can be transferred to the storage bin 111, or the sheet material in the storage bin 111 can be transferred to the workbench, thereby completing the loading and unloading function of the workbench.

[0054] In the utility model, the feeding device 1 can temporarily store the sheet material, so that the feeding device 1 can transfer the sheet material thereon to the workbench or the feeding trolley 2 in time, thereby improving the feeding efficiency of the processing equipment.

[0055] The above are merely embodiments of the feeding device and processing equipment of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a temporary storage mechanism, a transfer mechanism and a driving mechanism, wherein the temporary storage mechanism is provided with at least two storage bins spaced apart along a first direction, and each storage bin is provided with a first docking member; The driving mechanism includes a second docking member and a first driving member installed on the temporary storage mechanism. The transfer mechanism is movably arranged on the second docking member. The first driving member is used to drive the second docking member to move along a first direction so that the second docking member docks with each of the first docking members. The transfer mechanism is configured to be able to move on each storage bin to move the sheet material into or out of the storage bin.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a support frame and a material moving member and a driving assembly both mounted on the support frame, wherein the driving assembly is used to drive the material moving member to move between the first docking member and the second docking member, so that the material moving member moves the sheet material into or out of the temporary storage mechanism.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first docking member includes a first rack disposed on one side of the storage bin, and the second docking member includes a second rack; the first driving member is used to drive the second rack to move along a first direction so that the second rack is aligned with each of the first racks in a height direction; The driving assembly includes a second driving member and a gear both mounted on the supporting frame, the second driving member is connected to the gear, and the gear is meshed with the first rack or the second rack.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first docking member further comprises a first guide groove arranged at one side of the storage bin, the first guide groove and the first rack are arranged in parallel, the driving mechanism further comprises a base, the second rack is mounted on the base, the first driving member is connected to the base, and the second docking member further comprises a second guide groove arranged on the base; The first driving member is used to drive the base to move along the first direction so that the second rack is docked with each of the first racks, and the second guide groove is docked with each of the first guide grooves; The transfer mechanism further includes a support wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame, and the support wheel moves along the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism also includes a guide wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame, wherein the axial direction of the guide wheel is perpendicular to the axial direction of the support wheel; the guide wheel abuts against the side surface of the storage bin or the side surface of the base.

6. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism also includes a limiting wheel rotatably mounted on the support frame and used to balance the second driving member, wherein the axial direction of the limiting wheel is parallel to the axial direction of the supporting wheel; the limiting wheel follows the first rack and moves along the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

7. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first docking member includes a first guide groove arranged on the side wall of the storage bin; the driving mechanism also includes a base, the first driving member is connected to the base, and the second docking member includes a second guide groove arranged on the base; The driving assembly includes a third driving member and a friction wheel both mounted on the support frame; the third driving member is used to drive the friction wheel to rotate so that the friction wheel moves in the first guide groove or the second guide groove.

8. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The temporary storage mechanism also includes a support seat, a temporary storage rack and a lifting drive installed on the support seat, and the storage bin is arranged on the temporary storage rack; the lifting drive is connected to the temporary storage rack and is used to drive the temporary storage rack to move along the first direction.

9. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: Each of the storage bins includes a plurality of storage slots spaced apart and distributed along a second direction; the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

10. A processing equipment, characterized in that: It comprises a feeding trolley, a processing device and the feeding device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; the feeding trolley is used to transport the sheet material to the storage bin, or to receive the sheet material in the storage bin; the transfer mechanism is used to transport the sheet material in the storage bin to the workbench of the processing device, or to transfer the sheet material on the workbench to the storage bin.

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