Fin feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to a fin feeding machine. Two sets of conveying assembly lines are arranged in the moving range of an XYZ three-axis cantilever module side by side. The XYZ three-axis cantilever module is installed on the machine table, and the flexible clamping jaw is installed at the moving end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module. Each group of conveying assembly line comprises a conveying line, a fin positioning mechanism, a fin shifting mechanism and a shifting table, the fin shifting mechanism is arranged at the output end of the conveying line, and the fin shifting mechanism shifts the fins into single fins and shifts and turns the fins onto the shifting table at the same time; and the plectrum tables are respectively arranged on the bottom surfaces of the output ends of the conveying lines and are used for receiving the overturned dispersed fins. Two sets of conveying assembly lines are arranged, an XYZ three-axis cantilever module drives a flexible clamping jaw to feed and bend fins on one conveying line, then the fins move to the other conveying line to continue to work, manual feeding can continue to be conducted on the emptied conveying line, in this way, work can be conducted back and forth, high-strength and long-time production can be achieved through machines, the production efficiency is greatly improved, and the production cost is reduced. And the flexibility is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and particularly relates to a fin feeder. Background Art

[0002] Heat dissipation fins, abbreviated as heat sinks, are classified as "passive heat dissipation components" in the field of electronic engineering design. Metals with good thermal conductivity, light weight, and easy processing (mostly aluminum or copper, silver is too expensive and generally not used) are attached to the heat-generating surface to dissipate heat through a composite heat exchange mode.

[0003] Since the fins are thin, easy to deform, and have various shapes, and there are also limitations on the orientation of the outer surface of the product during production, manual feeding is often used; however, the disadvantage of manual feeding is that it cannot work with high intensity and for a long time, resulting in low fin feeding efficiency. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: to solve the deficiency of low feeding efficiency of fins in the prior art, and thus provide a fin feeder.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a fin feeder, including a machine platform, on which an XYZ three-axis cantilever module, a flexible gripper, and two sets of conveying assembly lines are provided. The two sets of conveying assembly lines are symmetric mechanisms and are arranged side by side within the moving range of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module; the XYZ three-axis cantilever module is installed on the machine platform, and the flexible gripper is installed at the moving end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module; each set of conveying assembly lines includes a conveyor line, a fin positioning mechanism, a fin pusher mechanism, and a pusher table. The conveyor line is a belt conveyor line. The fin pusher mechanism is arranged at the output end of the conveyor line. The fin pusher mechanism pushes the fins into single pieces and at the same time flips and moves them onto the pusher table; the pusher tables are respectively arranged at the bottom surface of the output end of the conveyor line to receive the flipped and dispersed fins. The upper surface of the pusher table is lower than the conveying upper surface of the output end of the conveyor line. The fin positioning mechanism is arranged on the conveyor line and the pusher table to separate and define a space for fixedly accommodating the fins.

[0006] Further, the fin positioning mechanisms each include a fixed stop bar, a movable stop bar, a plurality of adjusting blocks, and a bracket. The plurality of adjusting blocks are fixedly spaced on the side of the movable stop bar. The fixed stop bar is fixed on one side of its corresponding conveyor line, and the movable stop bar is located on the other side of the conveyor line and can move on the conveyor line. The fixed stop bar and the movable stop bar are arranged opposite to each other. The bracket is installed on one side of the conveyor line. The plurality of adjusting blocks are fixed on the bracket through bolts and nuts. A plurality of mounting holes for bolts are provided in the horizontal direction on the plurality of adjusting blocks, and the position of the movable stop bar is adjusted by changing the position of the mounting holes.

[0007] Further, the fin pusher mechanism includes a pressure plate, a support arm, a pusher, a pushing cylinder, and a lifting cylinder. The support arm is installed at the lifting end of the lifting cylinder, and the lifting cylinder drives the support arm to move up and down. The pusher is installed under the support arm and is used to contact the fins. The pressure plate is installed on the fixed stop bar to press the fins. The lifting cylinder is installed at the pushing end of the pushing cylinder and changes the position of the pusher through lifting and linear movement.

[0008] Further, a slide rail is also provided between the adjusting block and the bracket to improve the stability of the installation between them, and at the same time, it will not interfere with the movement of the adjusting block.

[0009] Further, the pusher is L-shaped, with one end fixed under the support arm and the other end having a width smaller than the width of the fin and being able to be inserted into the top gap of the fin. A weight-reducing hole is provided on the pusher.

[0010] Further, a linear guide rail is also provided in cooperation between the lower surface of the lifting cylinder and the machine table to improve the stability of the installation between them, and at the same time, it will not interfere with the movement of the lifting cylinder.

[0011] Further, it also includes a linear guide rail installed at the cantilever end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module. The base of the linear guide rail is fixed to the machine table through a mounting bracket to improve the stability of the installation between them, and at the same time, it will not interfere with the movement of the adjusting block.

[0012] Further, there are two or even more sets of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module, flexible gripper, and two sets of conveying lines, which are arranged side by side on the machine table.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. Two sets of conveying lines are provided. After the XYZ three-axis cantilever module drives the flexible gripper to clamp all the fins on one conveying line, the other conveying line continues to supply materials for clamping. The conveying line that has been emptied of fins can be manually reloaded. In this way, the flexibility is enhanced, the production efficiency is greatly improved, and the machine can be used for high-intensity and long-time production.

[0015] 2. In order to avoid scratching the fins, a flexible gripper is provided, which clamps and moves the fins through the adsorption force without damaging the fins, improving the product qualification rate.

[0016] 3. Setting two or even more sets of XYZ three-axis cantilever modules and two sets of conveying lines can greatly improve the working efficiency. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The technical solutions of the present application will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic three-dimensional structure diagram of two sets of conveying assembly lines according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic structure diagram of two sets of conveying assembly lines according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structure diagram of an XYZ three-axis cantilever module according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] The reference numerals in the figure are as follows:

[0023] 100, machine platform; 10, XYZ three-axis cantilever module; 11, linear guide; 12, bracket; 20, flexible gripper; 30, two sets of conveying assembly lines; 31, conveying line; 32, fin positioning mechanism; 321, fixed stop bar; 322, movable stop bar; 323, adjusting block; 324, bracket; 325, mounting hole; 326, slide rail; 33, fin pusher mechanism; 331, pressing plate; 332, support arm; 333, pusher; 334, pushing cylinder; 335, lifting cylinder; 336, linear guide rail; 34, pusher table. Detailed implementation manners

[0024] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0025] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0026] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "coupling" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0027] The technical solution of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments. Embodiment

[0028] This embodiment provides a fin feeder, which includes a machine table 100. An XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10, a flexible gripper 20, and two sets of conveying lines 30 are installed on the machine table 100. The two sets of conveying lines 30 are symmetric mechanisms and are arranged side by side within the moving range of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10; the XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10 is installed on the machine table 100, and the flexible gripper 20 is installed at the moving end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10. It also includes a linear guide 11 installed at the cantilever end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10. The base of the linear guide 11 is fixed to the machine table 100 through a mounting bracket 12, which improves the installation stability between them and does not interfere with the movement of the adjustment block at the same time; each set of conveying lines 30 includes a conveyor line 31, a fin positioning mechanism 32, a fin pusher mechanism 33, and a pusher table 34. The conveyor line 31 is a belt conveyor line. The fin pusher mechanism 33 is arranged at the output end of the conveyor line 31. The fin pusher mechanism 33 pushes the fins into single pieces and flips them onto the pusher table 34 at the same time; the pusher tables 34 are respectively arranged on the bottom surface at the output end of the conveyor line 31 to receive the flipped and dispersed fins. The upper surface of the pusher table 34 is lower than the conveying upper surface at the output end of the conveyor line 31. The fin positioning mechanism 32 is arranged on the conveyor line 31 and the pusher table 34 to separate a fixed space for accommodating the fins.

[0029] The fin positioning mechanism 32 includes a strip-shaped fixed stop bar 321, a strip-shaped movable stop bar 322, a plurality of adjusting blocks 323 arranged at intervals, and a bracket 324. A plurality of adjusting blocks 323 are fixedly arranged at intervals on the back side of the movable stop bar 322. The fixed stop bar 321 is fixed on one side of its corresponding conveyor line 31, and the movable stop bar 322 is located on the other side of the conveyor line 31 and can move on the upper surface of the conveyor line 31. The fixed stop bar 321 and the movable stop bar 322 are arranged opposite to each other. By adjusting the distance between the fixed stop bar 321 and the movable stop bar 322, fins of different sizes can be clamped / accommodated, and it is flexible to use. Specifically, the bracket 324 is installed on one side of the conveyor line 31, and the bracket 324 is fixed on the machine table 100. A plurality of adjusting blocks 323 are fixed on the bracket 324 by bolts and nuts. A plurality of mounting holes 325 for bolts are provided in the horizontal direction on the plurality of adjusting blocks 323. By changing the position of the mounting holes 325, the position of the movable stop bar 322 can be adjusted. A slide rail 326 is also provided between the adjusting block 323 and the bracket 324 to improve the stability of the mutual installation and at the same time not prevent the movement of the adjusting block 323.

[0030] The fin pusher mechanism 33 includes a pressing plate 331, a support arm 332, a pusher 333, a pushing cylinder 334, and a lifting cylinder 335. The pushing cylinder 334 is fixed on the machine table 100. The support arm 332 is installed on the lifting end of the lifting cylinder 335. The lifting cylinder 335 drives the support arm 332 to move up and down. The pusher 333 is installed under the support arm 332 and is used to contact the fins. The pressing plate 331 is installed on the fixed stop bar 321 to press the un-pushed fins. The lifting cylinder 335 is installed on the pushing end of the pushing cylinder 334 and moves up and down and linearly to change the position of the pusher 333. The pressing plate 331 presses the fins arranged side by side. The pressing plate 331 has the function of preventing the pusher 333 from accidentally touching and enabling it to only push one fin that is independently excluded outside the pressing plate. Then, the pusher 333 is used to flip the fin to the pusher table 34. The pusher 333 is L-shaped, one end is fixed under the support arm 332, and the other end width is smaller than the fin width and can be inserted into the top gap of the fin. A weight-reducing hole is provided on the pusher 333. A linear guide rail 336 is also provided between the lower surface of the lifting cylinder 335 and the machine table 100 to improve the stability of the mutual installation and at the same time not prevent the movement of the lifting cylinder 335.

[0031] As an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the above structure, the XYZ three-axis cantilever module 10, the flexible gripper 20, and two groups of conveyor lines 30 are provided with two groups or even multiple groups and are arranged on the machine table.

[0032] When the product of the present invention is in use:

[0033] Manually place the neatly arranged fins between the fixed bars and the long movable bars on the conveyor belt, and then the conveyor line moves to drive them under the pressing plate. The fins at the front end move out from under the pressing plate. At this time, the lifting cylinder and the pushing cylinder are activated to drive the paddle to press against the fin and then push it down. Since the fin is already at the end of the conveyor line, the fin directly flips and slides onto the paddle table, and then the flexible gripper grabs it to complete the fin feeding action.

[0034] Enlightened by the ideal embodiments of the present application described above, through the above description, relevant staff can, without departing from the technical idea of this application, make various changes and modifications. The technical scope of this application is not limited to the content in the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A fin feeder, comprising a machine platform, characterized in that: The machine is provided with an XYZ three-axis cantilever module, a flexible clamp, and two groups of conveying lines. The two groups of conveying lines are symmetrical mechanisms and are arranged side by side within the moving range of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module; the flexible clamp is installed at the moving end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module; each group of conveying lines includes a conveying line, a fin positioning mechanism, a fin paddle mechanism, and a paddle table. The fin paddle mechanism is arranged at the output end of the conveying line. The fin paddle mechanism paddles the fins into single pieces and flips them onto the paddle table at the same time; the paddle tables are respectively arranged on the bottom surface of the output end of the conveying line to receive the scattered fins after flipping, and the fin positioning mechanism is arranged on the conveying line and the paddle table to separate a space for fixing and accommodating the fins.

2. A fin feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fin positioning mechanisms include a fixed stop bar, a movable stop bar, a plurality of adjustment blocks, and a bracket. The plurality of adjustment blocks are fixed at intervals on the side of the movable stop bar. The fixed stop bar is fixed on one side of the corresponding conveyor line, and the movable stop bar is located on the other side of the conveyor line and can move on the conveyor line. The fixed stop bar and the movable stop bar are arranged relatively correspondingly. The bracket is installed on one side of the conveyor line. The plurality of adjustment blocks are fixed on the bracket by bolts and nuts, and the plurality of adjustment blocks are provided with a plurality of mounting holes for passing bolts.

3. A fin feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fin paddle mechanism includes a pressure plate, a support arm, a paddle, a pushing cylinder, and a lifting cylinder. The support arm is installed with a lifting end of the lifting cylinder, and the lifting cylinder drives the support arm to move up and down. The paddle is installed under the support arm for contacting the fin. The pressure plate is installed on the fixed bar to press the fin. The lifting cylinder is installed at the pushing end of the pushing cylinder.

4. The fin feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: A slide rail is also provided between the adjusting block and the bracket.

5. The fin feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The paddle is L-shaped, one end of which is fixed under the support arm, and the other end is smaller than the width of the fin and can be inserted into the top gap of the fin. A weight-reducing hole is provided on the paddle.

6. The fin feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: A linear guide rail is also provided between the bottom of the lifting cylinder and the machine platform.

7. A fin feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a linear rail installed at the cantilever end of the XYZ three-axis cantilever module, and the linear rail base is fixed on the machine platform through a mounting bracket.

8. The fin feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The XYZ three-axis cantilever module, the flexible clamping claws, and the two conveying lines are coordinated and provided in multiple groups.

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