Automatic stud feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic stud feeding device. The automatic stud feeding device comprises a base; the containing part is arranged on the base, a product runner is formed in the containing part, and a stud to be fed is contained in the product runner of the containing part; the limiting device is arranged on the base, is positioned on one side of the accommodating part, and is used for limiting the stud in the product runner; the base is provided with a stud, the pressing device is arranged on the base, and the pressing device is matched with the base so as to keep the stud.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a stud automatic feeding device, belonging to the technical field of automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the mechanical assembly process, for example, in a fully automatic production line of products with complex mechanisms or a large number of hardware parts attached, due to the large number of parts, complex mechanisms, and special materials in complex mechanisms, especially, some parts require special screws or studs for automatic assembly, making it difficult to fully automate the assembly of products.

[0003] Especially for the parts of products with a large number of hardware parts attached, hexagonal studs are often used for fixation, resulting in high manual assembly intensity and relatively high costs.

[0004] There are many existing stud feeding methods, but when applied to an automated assembly line, most of them have problems such as low success rate of specification screening, incomplete material separation, and easy jamming, failing to meet the requirements of an automated production line. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve one of the above technical problems, the present disclosure provides a stud automatic feeding device.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a stud automatic feeding device, which includes:

[0007] A base;

[0008] A receiving member, the receiving member is disposed on the base, and the receiving member forms a product flow channel, and the studs to be fed are received in the product flow channel of the receiving member;

[0009] A limiting device, the limiting device is disposed on the base and is located on one side of the receiving member for limiting the studs in the product flow channel; and

[0010] A pressing device, the pressing device is disposed on the base, and the pressing device cooperates with the base to hold the studs.

[0011] According to the stud automatic feeding device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving member forms a groove portion, and the product flow channel is formed through the groove portion, wherein at least a part of the stud is located in the groove portion.

[0012] According to the stud automatic feeding device of at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, the receiving member includes a stepped surface, and a supporting portion is formed on the stepped surface, and the supporting portion is used for supporting at least a part of the stud.

[0013] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the size of the supporting portion is smaller than the size of the stud.

[0014] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the limiting device is disposed close to the supporting portion.

[0015] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the limiting device includes:

[0016] A limiting driving device, which is disposed on the base; and

[0017] A limiting block, which is driven by the limiting driving device to be able to rise or fall, wherein the limiting block can be driven to a position where it blocks the stud.

[0018] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the limiting driving device is a cylinder.

[0019] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the pressing device includes:

[0020] A pressing driving device, which is disposed on the base; and

[0021] A pressing block, which is driven by the pressing driving device to approach or move away from the product flow channel. When the pressing block approaches the product flow channel, the pressing block holds the stud in the product flow channel.

[0022] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the pressing device includes a cylinder.

[0023] The stud automatic feeding device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein a detection device is provided on the accommodating member, and the detection device is used to detect whether there is a stud in the product flow channel. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0024] The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. The drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are included in this specification and form a part of this specification.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a stud automatic feeding device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a stud automatic feeding device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] The specific reference numerals in the figures are as follows:

[0028] 110 base

[0029] 120 receiving member

[0030] 121 supporting portion

[0031] 130 limiting device

[0032] 131 limiting driving device

[0033] 132 limiting block

[0034] 140 pressing device

[0035] 141 pressing driving device

[0036] 142 pressing block

[0037] 150 detecting device

[0038] 210 upper adjusting member

[0039] 220 lower adjusting member

[0040] 230 base

[0041] 240 adjusting screw base

[0042] 250 adjusting screw. Detailed implementation manners

[0043] The present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and implementation manners. It can be understood that the specific implementation manners described herein are only used to explain the relevant content and do not limit the present disclosure. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of convenience of description, only the parts related to the present disclosure are shown in the drawings.

[0044] It should be noted that, without conflict, the implementation manners and features in the present disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and implementation manners.

[0045] Unless otherwise specified, the illustrated exemplary implementation manners / embodiments will be understood to provide exemplary features of various details of some ways that can implement the technical concept of the present disclosure in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, without departing from the technical concept of the present disclosure, the features of various implementation manners / embodiments can be additionally combined, separated, interchanged, and / or rearranged.

[0046] In the drawings, the use of hatching and / or shading is generally used to make the boundaries between adjacent components clear. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of hatching or shading does not convey or imply any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonality between the components shown, and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the components. In addition, in the drawings, for clarity and / or descriptive purposes, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequences may be performed in an order different from that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in an order opposite to that described. In addition, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0047] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "above" another component, "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, the component can be directly on the other component, directly connected to or directly coupled to the other component, or there may be intervening components. However, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" another component, "directly connected to" or "directly coupled to" another component, there are no intervening components. For this reason, the term "connected" can refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., and with or without intervening components.

[0048] For descriptive purposes, the present disclosure may use spatial relative terms such as "under", "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", "on", "over", "higher", and "side (e.g., as in "sidewall")" to describe the relationship of one component to another (other) component as shown in the drawings. In addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings, the spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, a component described as being "under" or "beneath" another component or feature will then be positioned "above" the other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term "under" can encompass both the "above" and "below" orientations. In addition, the device may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and accordingly, the spatial relative descriptors used herein are to be interpreted.

[0049] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms. Further, when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" and their variants are used in this specification, it is stated that the stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and / or groups thereof exist, but do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms "substantially", "about", and other similar terms are used as approximate terms and not as terms of degree, so they are used to explain the inherent deviations of measured, calculated, and / or provided values that would be recognized by a person of ordinary skill in the art.

[0050] Figure 1 is a schematic structural view of a stud automatic feeding device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0051] As Figure 1 shown, the stud automatic feeding device of the present disclosure can achieve the feeding of studs. Among them, the studs of the present disclosure are not limited to hexagonal studs, and may also include general studs or screws and other structures.

[0052] Specifically, the stud automatic feeding device of the present disclosure may include structures such as a base 110, a receiving member 120, a limiting device 130, and a pressing device 140.

[0053] The base 110 is formed as the basis of the stud automatic feeding device of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the base 110 may be a plate-like structure disposed substantially horizontally.

[0054] The receiving member 120 is disposed on the base 110. The receiving member 120 is formed with a product flow channel, and the studs to be fed are received in the product flow channel of the receiving member 120.

[0055] Specifically, a groove portion is formed on the upper surface of the receiving member 120, and the above-mentioned product flow channel is formed through the groove portion. The upstream feeding device transports the stud products into the product flow channel, wherein at least a part of the studs is located in the groove portion.

[0056] The receiving member 120 includes a stepped surface, and a supporting portion 121 is formed on the stepped surface. The supporting portion 121 is used to support at least a part of the studs. In other words, one end of the stud is supported by the supporting portion 121, the middle portion of the stud is located in the groove portion, and the other end (the end with external threads) of the stud is located outside the receiving member 120.

[0057] More specifically, the size of the supporting portion 121 is smaller than that of the stud; specifically, the length direction of the supporting portion 121 is parallel or substantially parallel to the axial direction of the stud. Correspondingly, the thickness direction of the supporting portion 121 is the horizontal direction perpendicular to the length direction of the supporting portion 121. Wherein, in the thickness direction of the supporting portion 121, the size of the supporting portion 121 is smaller than that of the stud, which is beneficial for the downstream robot to drive the tightening module to clamp the end of the stud.

[0058] The limiting device 130 is arranged on the base 110 and is located on one side of the accommodating member 120 for limiting the studs in the product flow channel; specifically, the limiting device 130 is arranged close to the supporting portion 121.

[0059] More specifically, the limiting device 130 includes structural components such as a limiting driving device 131 and a limiting block 132.

[0060] The limiting driving device 131 is arranged on the base 110; wherein, the limiting driving device 131 is a cylinder. The limiting block 132 is arranged on the limiting driving device 131, and the limiting block 132 is driven by the limiting driving device 131 to be able to rise or fall. Wherein, the limiting block 132 can be driven to a position where it blocks the stud.

[0061] Specifically, when the limiting block 132 is driven to rise, for example, when it rises to the highest position, the limiting block 132 can block the stud. At this time, the detection device 150 can give a signal indicating the presence of the stud, and then the pressing device 140 can press the stud.

[0062] Specifically, the pressing device 140 is arranged on the base 110, and the pressing device 140 cooperates with the base 110 to hold the stud.

[0063] The pressing device 140 includes structural components such as a pressing driving device 141 and a pressing block 142.

[0064] The pressing driving device 141 is arranged on the base 110; wherein, the pressing driving device 141 is a cylinder. The pressing block 142 is arranged on the pressing driving device 141, and the pressing block 142 is driven by the limiting driving device 131 to be able to rise or fall. Wherein, the limiting block 132 can be driven to a position where it presses the stud.

[0065] In the present disclosure, the height of at least part of the side wall of the groove portion of the accommodating member 120 is less than the size of the stud, so that at least part of the stud can be located above the groove portion. Correspondingly, when the limiting block 132 approaches the groove portion in the direction from top to bottom, the limiting block 132 can apply a positive pressure to the stud, so that the stud is stably held in the groove portion, that is, held in the product flow channel.

[0066] In the reverse working process, when the tightening module holds the stud, the pressing block 142 is driven to rise and move away from the product flow channel, so as to release the stud. At this time, the stud can be taken away by the tightening module.

[0067] In the present disclosure, a detection device 150 is provided on the accommodating member 120, and the detection device 150 is used to detect whether there is a stud in the product flow channel. In a specific embodiment, the detection device 150 can be an opposed switch. When the stud is in the appropriate position, it can be located between the opposed switches, so that the signal emitted by one of the opposed switches cannot be received by the other, so that the opposed switch can obtain whether there is a stud in the product flow channel.

[0068] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a stud automatic feeding device according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] As Figure 2 shown, the stud automatic feeding device of the present disclosure may further include an upper adjusting member 210 and a lower adjusting member 220. The upper adjusting member 210 is fixed to the base 110 and is located below the base 110. Among them, the accommodating member 120, the limiting device 130, the pressing device 140, and / or the detection device 150 are all located above the base 110.

[0070] The lower adjusting member 220 can be fixed to the base 230. In one embodiment, the lower adjusting member 220 can adjust its position relative to the base 230, and after the position of the lower adjusting member 220 is adjusted to a suitable position, the lower adjusting member 220 can be fixedly connected to the base 230 through components such as screws.

[0071] In addition, the positions between the upper adjusting member 210 and the lower adjusting member 220 can also be adjusted. Specifically, the lower adjusting member 220 is provided with elongated slots. Preferably, the number of the elongated slots is two, and both of the two elongated slots are arranged vertically or substantially vertically. And, an adjusting screw seat 240 is provided on the lower adjusting member 220, the adjusting screw 250 is rotatably arranged on the adjusting screw seat 240, and the adjusting screw seat 240 can limit the position of the axis direction of the adjusting screw 250.

[0072] At this time, a nut is provided on the upper adjusting member 210 or the base 110. The external thread of the adjusting screw 250 can cooperate with the internal thread of the nut. Thus, when the adjusting screw is rotated, the height of the base 110 can be adjusted. And after the base 110 is adjusted to a proper position, the screw passes through the long strip-shaped groove and the through hole formed on the upper adjusting member 210 to fix the upper adjusting member 210 and the lower adjusting member 220 together.

[0073] When the automatic stud feeding device of the present disclosure is in use, an advanced automatic material distributing device is adopted upstream. There is no need for manual screening of the direction one by one. The hexagonal studs only need to flow to this automatic feeding device in the correct direction. The cooperation of two sets of cylinders is used for limiting and material distribution to ensure that the hexagonal studs can all be fed at a uniform speed one by one.

[0074] The working principle of the automatic stud feeding device of the present disclosure is as follows: The upstream material distributing mechanism transports the stud products to the product flow channel. The limiting block of the limiting device blocks the studs. The detecting device gives a product presence signal. The cylinder of the pressing device presses down, and the pressing block presses the hexagonal stud products, and the hexagonal studs will be temporarily fixed. The cylinder of the limiting device retracts, and the limiting block moves down to expose the end of the product. The downstream robot drives the tightening module to clamp the end of the stud. The cylinder of the pressing device pushes out, and the pressing block rises, and the hexagonal stud products are taken away. The cylinder of the limiting device pushes out, and the limiting block rises to the position to limit the next stud product. The above actions are cycled, and the automatic feeding of the hexagonal stud products can be completed.

[0075] Thus, through the mutual cooperation of two sets of power outputs, the automatic feeding of the hexagonal studs is realized in the automatic stud feeding device of the present disclosure, providing more opportunities for the automatic assembly of products, making the production process of batch products more perfect, and better ensuring the quality of products. Using machines to replace manual labor further optimizes the production efficiency of the enterprise. At the same time, the automatic stud feeding device of the present disclosure can also avoid the problems of bruising and scratching of products during the assembly process.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment / way", "some embodiments / ways", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment / way or example are included in at least one embodiment / way or example of this application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / way or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments / ways or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments / ways or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments / ways or examples.

[0077] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of this application, "a plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0078] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for clearly explaining the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, other changes or modifications can be made on the basis of the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications are still within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A stud automatic feeding device, characterized in that: include: Pedestal; A container, the container is arranged on the base, the container is formed with a product flow channel, and the stud to be loaded is accommodated in the product flow channel of the container; A limiting device, which is disposed on the base and located on one side of the container to limit the stud in the product flow channel; and A clamping device is arranged on the base and cooperates with the base to hold the stud.

2. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving member is formed with a groove portion, and the product flow channel is formed by the groove portion, wherein at least a portion of the stud is located in the groove portion.

3. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The receiving member includes a stepped surface, and a supporting portion is formed on the stepped surface, and the supporting portion is used to support at least a portion of the stud.

4. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The size of the support portion is smaller than that of the stud.

5. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting device is arranged close to the supporting part.

6. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting device comprises: a limit drive device, the limit drive device being arranged on the base; and A limit block is driven by the limit driving device to rise or fall, wherein the limit block can be driven to a position that blocks the stud.

7. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limit drive device is a cylinder.

8. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing device comprises: a pressing drive device, the pressing drive device being disposed on the base; and A pressing block is driven by the pressing driving device to approach or move away from the product flow channel. When the pressing block approaches the product flow channel, the pressing block holds the stud in the product flow channel.

9. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pressing device comprises a cylinder.

10. The automatic stud feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving member is provided with a detection device, and the detection device is used to detect whether there is a stud in the product flow channel.

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