Turnover workpiece distributing mechanism

Abstract

The turnover workpiece distributing mechanism comprises a vibration disc assembly, an optical fiber sensor assembly, a material receiving table assembly, a material taking turnover mechanism and a vacuum generator, the vibration disc assembly is provided with a conveying plate and a straight vibration structure, the material receiving table assembly is provided with a first air cylinder and a material receiving table, and the top of the material receiving table is concavely provided with a connecting groove and a discharging port; the front end wall of the conveying plate movably abuts against the connecting groove, the optical fiber sensor assembly is arranged on the material receiving table in the horizontal direction of the discharging port, a second air cylinder is arranged at the upper end of the material taking turnover mechanism, a turnover structure is movably arranged at the front end of the second air cylinder in a protruding mode and provided with a material taking arm, and an air blowing head is arranged at the front end of the material taking arm. The blowing head is movably connected with the discharging port, and the lower end of the blowing head is connected with the vacuum generator. According to the technical scheme, the front face and the back face of the material can be detected, the material placed on the back face is overturned and corrected, blocking in the production process is avoided, and the production efficiency and the product yield are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of material distribution mechanisms, and particularly relates to a workpiece material distribution mechanism that can be flipped. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of an automated production line, the workpiece material distribution mechanism is a relatively important part, which can realize the regular pushing of materials and accelerate the production speed.

[0003] However, at present, the workpiece material distribution mechanisms on the market will have the situation that the front and back sides of the materials are disordered, and it is impossible to flip and correct the misaligned materials, which will cause the jamming of the automated production line and affect the production efficiency and the yield of products. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a workpiece material distribution mechanism that can be flipped, aiming to solve the technical problem that the misaligned materials in the existing workpiece material distribution mechanism cannot be flipped and corrected, resulting in the jamming of the automated production line.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the workpiece material distribution mechanism that can be flipped proposed by the utility model includes a vibrating disc assembly, a fiber optic sensor assembly, a receiving table assembly, and a material picking and flipping mechanism. The vibrating disc assembly is provided with a conveying plate and a linear vibration structure. The conveying plate is installed at the upper end of the linear vibration structure. The receiving table assembly is provided with a first cylinder and a receiving table. The receiving table is movably installed at the upper end of the first cylinder. A connecting groove and a material discharging port are recessed in the top of the receiving table. The material discharging port is opened at the bottom of the connecting groove. The front end wall of the conveying plate is movably abutted against the connecting groove. The fiber optic sensor assembly is arranged along the horizontal direction of the material discharging port on the receiving table and is arranged side by side and at intervals with the material discharging port. The receiving table assembly is provided with a bottom plate. A plurality of first fixing holes are recessed in the side surface of the bottom plate. The material picking and flipping mechanism is provided with a first cylinder mounting plate, a lifting assembly, and a vacuum generator. A first connecting hole is provided on the side surface of the first cylinder mounting plate. The lifting assembly is provided with a second connecting hole and a fixed shaft. The fixed shaft is adapted to the first connecting hole and the first fixing hole. The fixed shaft is respectively inserted through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole in sequence and fixed in the first fixing hole. A second cylinder is arranged at the upper end of the material picking and flipping mechanism. A flipping structure is movably protruded at the front end of the second cylinder. The lower end of the flipping structure is abutted against the lifting assembly. The flipping structure is provided with a material picking arm. A blowing head is arranged at the front end of the material picking arm. The blowing head is movably connected to the material discharging port. The lower end of the blowing head is connected to the vacuum generator.

[0006] Optionally, a circular rotating wheel is provided in the middle of the flipping structure. The circular rotating wheel is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes. One side of the material taking arm is recessed with a third fixing hole, a third fixing screw and a limiting member. The limiting member is respectively abutted against the outer side wall of the circular rotating wheel. The third fixing screw is adapted to the second fixing hole, and the third fixing screw penetrates through the third fixing hole and is tightened in the second fixing hole.

[0007] Optionally, limiting fixing plates are respectively provided at the upper end parts of the conveying plate, and the limiting fixing plates are movably abutted against the material receiving table.

[0008] Optionally, the material receiving table is provided with a material pushing structure. The material pushing structure is arranged at an interval from the connecting groove, and the material pushing structure is movably connected to the bottom of the connecting groove.

[0009] Optionally, it further includes a vibrating disc frame. The vibrating disc frame is provided with a fourth fixing hole. The vibrating disc assembly is provided with a bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with a fifth fixing hole and a fifth fixing screw. The fifth fixing screw is adapted to the fourth fixing hole, and the fifth fixing screw penetrates through the fifth fixing hole and is tightened in the fourth fixing hole.

[0010] Optionally, the vibrating disc frame is further provided with anti-vibration foot cups, and the anti-vibration foot cups are respectively installed at the lower end parts of the vibrating disc frame.

[0011] Optionally, it further includes a support seat. The support seat is installed at the lower end part of the material receiving table assembly and is arranged at an interval from the linear vibration structure.

[0012] Optionally, the vacuum generator is installed with a plastic muffler, and the plastic muffler is installed at the upper end part of the vacuum generator.

[0013] Optionally, the fiber optic sensor assembly includes a fiber optic condenser, a reflective optical fiber and a fiber optic mounting member. The fiber optic mounting member is arranged on the material receiving table. The upper end part of the fiber optic mounting member is provided with a sixth fixing hole. The rear end part of the fiber optic condenser penetrates through the sixth fixing hole and is tightened on the front wall of the reflective optical fiber, and the front end part of the fiber optic condenser is arranged at an interval from the connecting groove.

[0014] Adopting the technical solution of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects: In the technical solution of the present utility model, by setting a flipping mechanism, a blowing head and a vacuum generator, it is convenient to flip and correct when the front and back sides of the material are disordered, avoiding the jamming of the automated production line and ensuring the production efficiency and the yield of the product; by setting a blowing head and a vacuum generator, the flipping efficiency is improved, the consumption of compressed air is reduced, and it is simple and convenient; by setting a material pushing structure, the material can be effectively pushed in place to ensure the effectiveness of material taking; by setting a limiting fixing plate, the material is prevented from falling when passing through the linear vibration structure, resulting in material loss.

[0015] By setting up the fiber optic sensor assembly, the front and back sides of the material can be effectively detected to ensure the correct assembly of the material and improve the yield of the product; by setting up the lifting assembly, the effective material taking of the material taking arm can be realized; by setting up the shock-proof feet, the overall stability of the device can be ensured; by setting up the plastic muffler, the noise generated during the operation of the vacuum generator can be muffled to avoid noise pollution. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flipable workpiece sorting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure I ;

[0018] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of a flipable workpiece sorting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure II ;

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a flipable workpiece sorting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 Another exploded structure diagram of a flipable workpiece sorting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The realization of the object of the present invention, functional features and advantages will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments with reference to the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0022] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship, movement conditions, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the attached drawings). If this specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0024] In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present utility model.

[0025] The present utility model provides a workpiece feeding mechanism that can be flipped.

[0026] Such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, in an embodiment of the present utility model, the flip - type workpiece feeding mechanism includes a vibrating disk assembly, an optical fiber sensor assembly 200, a receiving table assembly, a picking and flipping mechanism, a vibrating disk frame 500, and a support base 600. The vibrating disk assembly is provided with a conveying plate 110 and a linear vibration structure 120. The vibrating disk conveys materials to the conveying plate 110. The conveying plate 110 is installed at the upper end of the linear vibration structure 120. The linear vibration structure 120 conveys the materials on the conveying plate 110 to the other end of the conveying plate 110. The upper part of the conveying plate 110 is respectively provided with limit fixing plates 111. The limit fixing plates 111 are in movable abutment with the receiving table 320, which can protect the materials from being vibrated out of the conveying plate and causing losses. The receiving table 320 is provided with a pushing structure (not shown). The pushing structure is spaced from the connecting groove 321. The pushing structure is movably connected to the bottom of the connecting groove 321, which can push the materials to ensure the accuracy of the material position. The receiving table assembly is provided with a first cylinder 310 and a receiving table 320. The receiving table 320 is movably installed at the upper end of the first cylinder 310. The first cylinder 310 can move the receiving table to facilitate loading of materials. The top of the receiving table 320 is recessed with a connecting groove 321 and a discharging opening 322. The discharging opening 322 is opened at the bottom of the connecting groove 321. The front end wall of the conveying plate 110 is in movable abutment with the connecting groove 321. The optical fiber sensor assembly 200 is arranged along the horizontal direction of the discharging opening 322 on the receiving table 320 and is arranged side - by - side and spaced from the discharging opening 322. The optical fiber sensor assembly 200 includes an optical fiber condenser 210, a reflective optical fiber 220, and an optical fiber mounting member 230. The optical fiber mounting member 230 is arranged on the receiving table 320. The upper end of the optical fiber mounting member 230 is provided with a sixth fixing hole. The rear end of the optical fiber condenser 210 is inserted through the sixth fixing hole and tightened to the front end wall of the reflective optical fiber 220. And the front end of the optical fiber condenser 210 is spaced from the connecting groove 321, which can accurately detect the front or back of the materials. The receiving table assembly is provided with a first bottom plate 330. The side of the first bottom plate 330 is recessed with a plurality of first fixing holes 331. The support base 600 is installed at the lower end of the receiving table assembly and is spaced from the linear vibration structure 120. The picking and flipping mechanism is provided with a first cylinder mounting plate 410, a lifting assembly 420, and a vacuum generator (not shown). The side of the first cylinder mounting plate 410 is provided with a first connection hole 411. The lifting assembly 420 is provided with a second connection hole 421 and a fixed shaft (not shown). The fixed shaft is adapted to the first connection hole 411 and the first fixing hole 331. The fixed shaft is respectively inserted through the second connection hole 421 and the first connection hole 411 and fixed to the first fixing hole 331 to achieve fastening.

[0027] Specifically, a second cylinder 430 is provided at the upper end of the material taking and flipping mechanism. A flipping structure is movably protruded at the front end of the second cylinder 430. The lower end of the flipping structure abuts against the lifting assembly. The flipping structure is provided with a material taking arm 440. A blowing head 441 is provided at the front end of the material taking arm 440. The blowing head 441 is movably connected to the material discharging port 322. The lower end of the blowing head 441 is connected to a vacuum generator. The vacuum generator generates suction force, and adsorbs the material through the blowing head for flipping, which is convenient for the external manipulator to accurately grab. The vacuum generator is equipped with a plastic muffler (not shown), and the plastic muffler is installed at the upper end of the vacuum generator, which can effectively reduce noise during the suction generation of the vacuum generator. A circular rotating wheel 450 is provided in the middle of the flipping structure. The circular rotating wheel 450 is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes 451. A third fixing hole 442, a third fixing screw and a limiting member 443 are recessed on one side of the material taking arm 440. The limiting member 443 abuts against the outer side wall of the circular rotating wheel 450 respectively. The third fixing screw is adapted to the second fixing hole 451. The third fixing screw penetrates through the third fixing hole 442 and is tightened in the second fixing hole 451. The vibrating disc frame 500 is provided with a fourth fixing hole 520. The vibrating disc assembly is provided with a second bottom plate 130. The second bottom plate 130 is provided with a fifth fixing hole 131 and a fifth fixing screw. The fifth fixing screw is adapted to the fourth fixing hole 520. The fifth fixing screw penetrates through the fifth fixing hole 131 and is tightened in the fourth fixing hole 520. The vibrating disc frame 500 is further provided with shock-absorbing feet 510, and the shock-absorbing feet 510 are respectively installed at the lower end of the vibrating disc frame 500, which can shock-absorb the whole device and protect the device.

[0028] Specifically, the working principle and process of the present utility model are as follows: The vibrating disc assembly conveys the material to the conveying plate. The linear vibration structure conveys the material on the conveying plate to the front end of the conveying plate. The first cylinder moves the material receiving table, and the connecting groove is movably abutted against the front end of the conveying plate. Under the action of the linear vibration structure, the material is transferred to the connecting groove. The pushing structure pushes the material to the material discharging port. The fiber optic sensor assembly detects the front and back states of the material. In the front state, the external manipulator directly takes away the material for the next operation. In the back state, the second cylinder drives the circular rotating wheel on the flipping structure to drive the material taking arm to rotate. At the same time, the lifting assembly presses down. The vacuum generator and the plastic muffler work simultaneously, and the blowing head generates an adsorption force to adsorb and flip the material. The external manipulator takes away the material adsorbed by the blowing head for the next operation.

[0029] The present utility model has the following advantages:

[0030] By setting the flipping mechanism, the blowing head and the vacuum generator, it is convenient to flip and correct the material when the front and back sides of the material are disordered, avoiding the jamming of the automated production line and ensuring the production efficiency and the yield of the product;

[0031] By setting the air blowing head and the vacuum generator, the turnover efficiency is improved, the compressed air consumption is reduced, and it is simple and convenient.

[0032] By setting the material pushing structure, the material can be effectively pushed in place to ensure the effectiveness of material picking.

[0033] By setting the limit fixing plate, the loss of materials caused by the dropping of materials when passing through the linear vibrator structure can be avoided.

[0034] By setting the fiber optic sensor assembly, the front and back sides of the material can be effectively detected to ensure the correct assembly of the material and improve the yield of the product.

[0035] By setting the lifting assembly, the effective material picking of the material picking arm is realized.

[0036] By setting the shock-proof feet, the overall stability of the device is ensured.

[0037] By setting the plastic muffler, the noise generated during the operation of the vacuum generator can be muffled to avoid noise pollution.

[0038] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the description and drawings of the present invention under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An invertible workpiece sorting mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a vibrating bowl assembly, a fiber optic sensor assembly, a material receiving table assembly, and a material picking and flipping mechanism. The vibrating bowl assembly is provided with a conveying plate and a linear vibration structure. The conveying plate is installed at the upper end of the linear vibration structure. The material receiving table assembly is provided with a first cylinder and a material receiving table. The material receiving table is movably installed at the upper end of the first cylinder. The top of the material receiving table is recessed with a connecting groove and a material discharging opening. The material discharging opening is opened at the bottom of the connecting groove. The front end wall of the conveying plate is movably abutted against the connecting groove. The fiber optic sensor assembly is arranged along the horizontal direction of the material discharging opening on the material receiving table and is arranged side by side and spaced apart from the material discharging opening. The material receiving table assembly is provided with a first bottom plate. A plurality of first fixing holes are recessed on the side surface of the first bottom plate. The material picking and flipping mechanism is provided with a first cylinder mounting plate, a lifting assembly, and a vacuum generator. The side surface of the first cylinder mounting plate is provided with a first connecting hole. The lifting assembly is provided with a second connecting hole and a fixing shaft. The fixing shaft is adapted to the first connecting hole and the first fixing hole. The fixing shaft is respectively inserted through the second connecting hole and the first connecting hole and fixed in the first fixing hole in sequence. The upper end of the material picking and flipping mechanism is provided with a second cylinder. A flipping structure is movably protruded at the front end of the second cylinder. The lower end of the flipping structure is abutted against the lifting assembly. The flipping structure is provided with a material picking arm. A blowing head is provided at the front end of the material picking arm. The blowing head is movably connected to the material discharging opening. The lower end of the blowing head is connected to the vacuum generator.

2. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that A circular rotating wheel is provided in the middle of the flipping structure. The circular rotating wheel is provided with a plurality of second fixing holes. A third fixing hole, a third fixing screw, and a limiting member are recessed on one side of the material picking arm. The limiting member is respectively abutted against the outer side wall of the circular rotating wheel. The third fixing screw is adapted to the second fixing hole. The third fixing screw is inserted through the third fixing hole and tightened in the second fixing hole.

3. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein Limiting fixing plates are respectively provided at the upper part of the conveying plate. The limiting fixing plates are movably abutted against the material receiving table.

4. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The material receiving table is provided with a material pushing structure. The material pushing structure is spaced apart from the connecting groove. The material pushing structure is movably connected to the bottom of the connecting groove.

5. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes a vibrating bowl frame. The vibrating bowl frame is provided with fourth fixing holes. The vibrating bowl assembly is provided with a second bottom plate. Fifth fixing holes and fifth fixing screws are provided on the second bottom plate. The fifth fixing screws are adapted to the fourth fixing holes. The fifth fixing screws are inserted through the fifth fixing holes and tightened in the fourth fixing holes.

6. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vibrating bowl frame is further provided with shock-absorbing foot cups. The shock-absorbing foot cups are respectively installed at the lower end of the vibrating bowl frame.

7. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that It further includes a support seat. The support seat is installed at the lower end of the material receiving table assembly and is spaced apart from the linear vibration structure.

8. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vacuum generator is provided with a plastic muffler. The plastic muffler is installed at the upper end of the vacuum generator.

9. The reversible workpiece feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The optical fiber sensor assembly includes an optical fiber condenser, a reflective optical fiber, and an optical fiber mounting member. The optical fiber mounting member is disposed on the material receiving table. A sixth fixing hole is provided at the upper end of the optical fiber mounting member. The rear end of the optical fiber condenser penetrates through the sixth fixing hole and is tightened to the front end wall of the reflective optical fiber, and the front end of the optical fiber condenser is spaced from the connection groove.

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