Feeding device

Abstract

The utility model provides a feeding device which comprises a feeding disc, a feeding mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a discharging mechanism. The sorting mechanism comprises a first sorting part and a second sorting part which are arranged in a vibrating manner and are sequentially connected in the first direction, and an overturning material hook arranged between the first sorting part and the second sorting part; an inlet of the first sorting piece corresponds to the feeding disc so as to be used for receiving workpieces from the feeding disc. The second sorting part comprises a sorting bearing section and a feeding section which are connected, the sorting bearing section is used for bearing and conveying the workpieces from the first sorting part, and the feeding section is provided with a feeding channel for the workpieces from the sorting bearing section to pass through; the problems that a feeding mechanism in the prior art is insufficient in the aspects of improving the production efficiency, reducing the cost, reducing the occupied space, adapting to diversified material treatment and the like are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding, and more specifically, to a feeding device. Background Art

[0002] As the starting point of production equipment or production lines, the feeding mechanism is crucial for the automated production processes in various industries. There is a wide variety of such mechanisms, with complex and diverse designs, aiming to convey materials to the entire machine in a predetermined direction and path according to the specific requirements of the equipment, providing services for subsequent production processes. An efficient feeding mechanism can not only significantly improve production efficiency but also largely determine the production output ceiling of the production equipment.

[0003] Currently, vibration plate feeding is the most common feeding method. It combines the material characteristics and equipment requirements, can meet the feeding needs of the vast majority, and is thus widely used in various production scenarios. In addition to vibration plate feeding, there are other feeding methods such as push plate machine feeding and elevator feeding. While these methods have relatively low costs, they are usually only suitable for handling a small part of simple materials, with limited application ranges and relatively low output, making it difficult to meet the market's demand for high-efficiency production and the feeding requirements of the equipment, showing obvious limitations.

[0004] However, the current vibration plate feeding method has the following problems:

[0005] (1) Although vibration plate feeding is widely used, its manufacturing process usually requires manual hammering, which not only results in high labor costs but also has high requirements for the technical level of operators, and manufacturers need to invest resources in professional training.

[0006] (2) Even if standardized production is achieved, the manufacturing process of vibration plates still has high requirements for production equipment, which limits its popularization in some application scenarios.

[0007] (3) When a large number of vibration plates are needed to meet production requirements, they will occupy a large amount of space, affecting the layout and efficiency of the production site.

[0008] (4) A single vibration plate often fails to meet the requirements of high-output equipment, resulting in the need to stack multiple vibration plates, which not only increases costs but also increases the complexity of production management.

[0009] In summary, the feeding mechanisms in the prior art have deficiencies in improving production efficiency, reducing costs, reducing space occupation, and adapting to diverse material handling. There is an urgent need for innovative technologies and solutions to overcome these challenges to meet the modern production's demand for an efficient and flexible feeding system. Summary of the Utility Model

[0010] The main object of the present utility model is to provide a feeding device, so as to solve the problems existing in the feeding mechanism in the prior art, such as insufficient improvement in production efficiency, cost reduction, space occupation reduction, and adaptation to diverse material handling, etc.

[0011] To achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a feeding device, including: a loading tray, the loading tray is vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces; a sorting mechanism, the sorting mechanism includes a first sorting member and a second sorting member that are vibratably arranged and connected in sequence along a first direction, and a turning hook arranged between the first sorting member and the second sorting member; wherein, the inlet of the first sorting member is correspondingly arranged with the loading tray for receiving workpieces from the loading tray; the second sorting member includes a sorting receiving section and a feeding section connected to each other, the sorting receiving section is used for receiving and conveying workpieces from the first sorting member, and the feeding section has a feeding channel for the workpieces from the sorting receiving section to pass through.

[0012] Further, the first sorting member includes a first strip plate and a second strip plate both extending along the first direction, the lower sides of the first strip plate and the second strip plate are connected to each other, and the upper sides of the first strip plate and the second strip plate are arranged at intervals to form a first V-shaped sorting groove.

[0013] Further, the first V-shaped sorting groove includes a first groove section, a second groove section, and a third groove section arranged in sequence along the direction away from the loading tray, the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the first groove section is equal to the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the first groove section, the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the second groove section is less than the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the second groove section, and the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the third groove section is less than the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the third groove section; the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the first groove section is greater than the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the second groove section, the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the second groove section is less than the width of the part of the first strip plate for forming the third groove section, the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the first groove section is greater than the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the second groove section, and the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the second groove section is equal to the width of the part of the second strip plate for forming the third groove section.

[0014] Further, the first sorting member includes a first receiving strip, the first receiving strip extends along the first direction and is installed on the first strip plate, the first receiving strip is located at the end of the part of the first strip plate for forming the first groove section away from the loading tray, and the first receiving strip is arranged at intervals with the part of the first strip plate for forming the second groove section.

[0015] Further, the second sorting member includes a third strip plate and a fourth strip plate both extending along the first direction. The width of the third strip plate is greater than that of the fourth strip plate. The lower sides of the third strip plate and the fourth strip plate are connected to each other, and the upper sides of the third strip plate and the fourth strip plate are spaced apart to form a second V-shaped sorting groove. The second V-shaped sorting groove includes a fourth groove section, a fifth groove section, and a sixth groove section sequentially arranged in a direction away from the loading tray. The sorting and receiving section includes the fourth groove section and the fifth groove section, and the feeding section includes the sixth groove section. Among them, an avoidance hole for avoiding workpieces with unqualified postures is provided on the part of the third strip plate for forming the fifth groove section.

[0016] Further, the width of the part of the third strip plate for forming the fourth groove section is smaller than the width of the part of the third strip plate for forming the fifth groove section, and the width of the part of the third strip plate for forming the fifth groove section is greater than the width of the part of the third strip plate for forming the sixth groove section. The width of the part of the fourth strip plate for forming the fourth groove section is equal to the width of the part of the fourth strip plate for forming the fifth groove section, and the width of the part of the fourth strip plate for forming the fifth groove section is greater than the width of the part of the fourth strip plate for forming the sixth groove section.

[0017] Further, the second sorting member includes a second receiving bar, which extends along the first direction and is installed on the third strip plate. The second receiving bar is located at one end of the part of the third strip plate for forming the fifth groove section close to the loading tray, and the second receiving bar is spaced apart from the part of the third strip plate for forming the fourth groove section.

[0018] Further, the flipping hook includes a first connecting plate, a second connecting plate, and a protruding part connected to each other. The protruding part is located at one end of the second connecting plate close to the first connecting plate. The first connecting plate is connected to the second strip plate, the second connecting plate is connected to the fourth strip plate, and the protruding part is located at one end of the second strip plate away from the loading tray. The free end of the protruding part is higher than the second strip plate to be used for contacting the workpieces from the first sorting member.

[0019] Further, the second sorting member includes a pressing member, which is located above the sixth groove section and spaced apart from the sixth groove section to jointly enclose a feeding channel.

[0020] Further, the second sorting member includes a blowing member, which is installed on the pressing member to blow air at the workpieces located at the feeding channel to push the workpieces to move.

[0021] Further, the feeding device includes a first support frame disposed on the support base surface; the sorting mechanism includes: a linear vibration assembly disposed on the first support frame; a mounting plate, the linear vibration assembly is drivingly connected to the mounting plate to drive the mounting plate to vibrate; a sorting assembly disposed on the mounting plate, the sorting assembly includes a plurality of sorting components, and each sorting component includes a first sorting member and a second sorting member; two support plates spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on opposite sides of the sorting assembly and both connected to the mounting plate; a plurality of support plates spaced apart from each other in the first direction, each support plate extending in the second direction and both connected to the mounting plate, and the sorting assembly is mounted on the plurality of support plates; the pressing member includes a connected mounting bar and a pressing plate, the pressing plate is located above the sixth groove section and parallel to the sixth groove section, and the mounting bar is connected to the mounting plate.

[0022] Further, the mounting plate is provided with a first discharge opening and a second discharge opening for the workpiece falling from the sorting assembly to pass through, the first discharge opening is correspondingly arranged at the junction of the first sorting member and the second sorting member, and the second discharge opening is correspondingly arranged at the junction of the sorting receiving section and the feeding section; the feeding device further includes a material returning mechanism, and at least a part of the material returning mechanism is movably arranged below the sorting mechanism to receive the workpiece falling from the first discharge opening and the second discharge opening.

[0023] Further, the material returning mechanism includes: a conveyor belt assembly movably arranged on the first support frame and located below the mounting plate to convey the workpiece to the loading tray; a guiding plate arranged between the conveyor belt assembly and the mounting plate and corresponding to the first discharge opening to guide the workpiece from the first discharge opening; a receiving box arranged between the conveyor belt assembly and the mounting plate and corresponding to the second discharge opening to guide the workpiece from the second discharge opening.

[0024] Further, the loading tray includes: a main tray body, the main tray body is provided with a material distributing section and a discharging section connected in sequence, and the discharging section is located at one end of the material distributing section close to the sorting mechanism; a vibrating body drivingly connected to the main tray body to drive the main tray body to vibrate to adjust the conveying state of the workpiece during conveying.

[0025] Further, the sorting mechanism includes a sorting assembly, the sorting assembly includes sorting components, and the sorting components include a first sorting member and a second sorting member; wherein, the discharging section includes a plurality of material channels arranged in parallel, the number of sorting components in the sorting assembly is a plurality, and the plurality of material channels are correspondingly arranged with the plurality of sorting components one by one; and / or the number of loading trays is a plurality, the number of sorting assemblies is also a plurality, and the plurality of loading trays are correspondingly arranged with the plurality of sorting assemblies one by one.

[0026] Applying the technical solution of the present utility model, the feeding device of the present utility model includes: a loading tray, which is vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces; a sorting mechanism, the sorting mechanism includes a sorting component that is vibratably arranged for sorting and conveying workpieces, the sorting component includes a sorting part, and the sorting part includes a first sorting member and a second sorting member connected in sequence along a first direction and a turning hook arranged between the first sorting member and the second sorting member; wherein, the inlet of the first sorting member is correspondingly arranged with the loading tray for receiving workpieces from the loading tray; the second sorting member includes a sorting receiving section and a feeding section connected to each other, the sorting receiving section is used for receiving and conveying workpieces from the first sorting member, and the feeding section has a feeding channel for the workpieces from the sorting receiving section to pass through. In this way, the feeding device of the present utility model can, without the need for a large number of highly skilled workers to participate in production, enable all parts to be completed by laser cutting, welding, and milling, greatly reducing the required labor cost. During the feeding process of the feeding device, through the vibration of the loading tray and the sorting mechanism, and by using the dual action of the external force and its own gravity on the workpiece shape structure, the workpieces can continuously change their postures. Finally, some workpieces in unqualified postures fall from the sorting part, and another part of the workpieces in qualified postures reach the predetermined feeding position, which can accelerate the workpiece supply speed, increase the number of workpiece supplies, simplify the feeding device. Compared with the feeding mechanism that entirely uses trays in the prior art, the feeding device of the present utility model has a smaller volume, reduces the floor space, is more conducive to the layout of the factory building, and solves the problems existing in the feeding mechanism in the prior art, such as insufficient improvement in production efficiency, cost reduction, space occupation reduction, and adaptation to diverse material handling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The accompanying drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments of the present utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the feeding device according to the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 shows Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of part A of the feeding device shown;

[0030] Figure 3 shows Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of part B of the feeding device shown;

[0031] Figure 4 shows Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the feeding device shown when the loading tray, the first support frame, and the second support frame are not included;

[0032] Figure 5 shows Figure 4 a side view of the feeding device shown;

[0033] Figure 6 shows Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the feeding device shown when the sorting assembly excluding the sorting mechanism;

[0034] Figure 7 shows Figure 6 a top view of the feeding device shown;

[0035] Figure 8 shows Figure 1 a schematic structural diagram of the loading tray of the feeding device shown.

[0036] Among them, the above-mentioned drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0037] 100, workpiece;

[0038] 1, loading tray; 11, main tray body; 12, material distribution section; 13, discharging section; 14, vibrating body; 15, material channel;

[0039] 2, sorting mechanism; 20, sorting assembly; 21, sorting component;

[0040] 22, first sorting piece; 221, first strip plate; 222, second strip plate; 223, first V-shaped sorting groove; 224, first groove section; 225, second groove section; 226, third groove section; 227, first receiving strip;

[0041] 23, second sorting piece; 231, third strip plate; 232, fourth strip plate; 233, second V-shaped sorting groove; 234, fourth groove section; 235, fifth groove section; 236, sixth groove section; 237, avoidance hole; 238, second receiving strip; 239, pressing component; 2391, mounting strip; 2392, pressing plate; 2310, blowing part;

[0042] 24, flipping material hook; 241, first connecting plate; 242, second connecting plate; 243, convex part;

[0043] 25, sorting receiving section; 26, feeding section; 27, linear vibrating component; 28, mounting plate; 281, first discharging port; 282, second discharging port; 29, supporting plate; 210, supporting tray; 211, detection component;

[0044] 3, first support frame;

[0045] 4, material returning mechanism; 41, conveyor belt assembly; 42, guiding plate; 43, receiving box;

[0046] 5. The second support frame. Specific embodiments

[0047] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0048] As Figures 1 to 8 shown, the present utility model provides a feeding device, including: a loading tray 1, the loading tray 1 is vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces 100; a sorting mechanism 2, the sorting mechanism 2 includes a first sorting member 22 and a second sorting member 23 that are vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces 100 and are connected in sequence along a first direction, and a turning hook 24 arranged between the first sorting member 22 and the second sorting member 23 to change the posture of the workpiece 100; wherein, the inlet of the first sorting member 22 is correspondingly arranged with the loading tray 1 for receiving the workpiece 100 from the loading tray 1; the second sorting member 23 includes a sorting receiving section 25 and a feeding section 26 that are connected, the sorting receiving section 25 is used for receiving and conveying the workpiece 100 from the first sorting member 22, and the feeding section 26 has a feeding channel for the workpiece 100 from the sorting receiving section 25 to pass through.

[0049] In this way, the feeding device of the present utility model can, without the need for a large number of high-tech manual participations in production, enable all parts to be completed through laser cutting, welding, and milling, and then all parts can be produced through two processes of machining and sheet metal, greatly reducing the required labor cost. During the feeding process of the feeding device, through the vibration of the loading tray 1 and the sorting mechanism 2, and by using the dual action of the external force and its own gravity on the structure of the workpiece 100, the posture of the workpiece 100 can be continuously changed. Finally, some workpieces 100 in unqualified postures fall from the sorting component 21, and the other part of the workpieces 100 in qualified postures reach the predetermined feeding position, which can accelerate the feeding speed of the workpiece 100, increase the supply quantity of the workpiece 100, simplify the feeding device. Compared with the feeding mechanism that entirely uses trays in the prior art, the feeding device of the present utility model has a smaller volume, reduces the floor space, is more conducive to the layout of the workshop, and solves the problems existing in the feeding mechanism in the prior art, such as insufficient improvement in production efficiency, cost reduction, space occupation reduction, and adaptation to diversified material handling.

[0050] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the first sorting member 22 includes a first strip plate 221 and a second strip plate 222 that both extend along the first direction. The lower sides of the first strip plate 221 and the second strip plate 222 are connected to each other, and the upper sides of the first strip plate 221 and the second strip plate 222 are spaced apart to form a first V-shaped sorting groove 223.

[0051] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the first V-shaped sorting tank 223 includes a first tank section 224, a second tank section 225, and a third tank section 226 arranged in sequence along the direction away from the loading tray 1. The width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the first tank section 224 is equal to the width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the first tank section 224. The width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the second tank section 225 is less than the width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the second tank section 225. The width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the third tank section 226 is less than the width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the third tank section 226. The width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the first tank section 224 is greater than the width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the second tank section 225. The width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the second tank section 225 is less than the width of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the third tank section 226. The width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the first tank section 224 is greater than the width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the second tank section 225. The width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the second tank section 225 is equal to the width of the portion of the second strip plate 222 for forming the third tank section 226.

[0052] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the first sorting member 22 includes a first receiving bar 227. The first receiving bar 227 extends along the first direction and is installed on the first strip plate 221. The first receiving bar 227 is located at one end of the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the first tank section 224 away from the loading tray 1, and the first receiving bar 227 is spaced apart from the portion of the first strip plate 221 for forming the second tank section 225.

[0053] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the second sorting member 23 includes a third strip plate 231 and a fourth strip plate 232 that both extend along the first direction. The width of the third strip plate 231 is greater than the width of the fourth strip plate 232. The lower sides of the third strip plate 231 and the fourth strip plate 232 are connected to each other, and the upper sides of the third strip plate 231 and the fourth strip plate 232 are spaced apart to form a second V-shaped sorting tank 233. The second V-shaped sorting tank 233 includes a fourth tank section 234, a fifth tank section 235, and a sixth tank section 236 arranged in sequence along the direction away from the loading tray 1. The sorting receiving section 25 includes the fourth tank section 234 and the fifth tank section 235. The feeding section 26 includes the sixth tank section 236. Among them, an avoidance hole 237 for avoiding workpieces 100 with unqualified postures is provided on the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fifth tank section 235.

[0054] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the width of the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fourth groove segment 234 is smaller than the width of the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fifth groove segment 235, and the width of the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fifth groove segment 235 is larger than the width of the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the sixth groove segment 236; the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate 232 for forming the fourth groove segment 234 is equal to the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate 232 for forming the fifth groove segment 235, and the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate 232 for forming the fifth groove segment 235 is larger than the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate 232 for forming the sixth groove segment 236.

[0055] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the second sorting member 23 includes a second receiving strip 238. The second receiving strip 238 extends along the first direction and is mounted on the third strip plate 231. The second receiving strip 238 is located at one end of the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fifth groove segment 235 close to the loading tray 1, and the second receiving strip 238 is spaced from the portion of the third strip plate 231 for forming the fourth groove segment 234.

[0056] As Figure 3 shown, the flipping hook 24 includes a first connecting plate 241, a second connecting plate 242 and a protruding portion 243 which are connected. The protruding portion 243 is located at one end of the second connecting plate 242 close to the first connecting plate 241; the first connecting plate 241 is connected to the second strip plate 222, the second connecting plate 242 is connected to the fourth strip plate 232, and the protruding portion 243 is located at one end of the second strip plate 222 away from the loading tray 1. The free end of the protruding portion 243 is higher than the second strip plate 222, so as to be used for contacting the workpiece 100 from the first sorting member 22 to change the posture of the workpiece 100.

[0057] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the second sorting member 23 includes a pressing member 239. The pressing member 239 is located above the sixth groove segment 236 and is spaced from the sixth groove segment 236 to jointly enclose a feeding channel.

[0058] As Figure 2 and Figure 4 shown, the second sorting member 23 includes a blowing member 2310. The blowing member 2310 is mounted on the pressing member 239 to blow air to the workpiece 100 located at the feeding channel to push the workpiece 100 to move.

[0059] As Figure 2 and Figures 4 to 7As shown in the figure, the feeding device includes a first support frame 3, and the first support frame 3 is arranged on the support base surface; the sorting mechanism 2 includes: a linear vibration assembly 27, and the linear vibration assembly 27 is arranged on the first support frame 3; a mounting plate 28, the linear vibration assembly 27 is drivingly connected to the mounting plate 28 to drive the mounting plate 28 to vibrate; a sorting assembly 20, the sorting assembly 20 is arranged on the mounting plate 28, the sorting assembly 20 includes a plurality of sorting components 21, and each sorting component 21 includes a first sorting member 22 and a second sorting member 23; two support plates 29, the two support plates 29 are arranged at intervals in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on opposite sides of the sorting assembly 20 and are both connected to the mounting plate 28; a plurality of support plates 210, the plurality of support plates 210 are arranged at intervals in the first direction, each support plate 210 extends in the second direction and is connected to the mounting plate 28, and the sorting assembly 20 is mounted on the plurality of support plates 210; the pressing component 239 includes a connected mounting strip 2391 and a pressing plate 2392, the pressing plate 2392 is located above the sixth groove section 236 and is parallel to the sixth groove section 236, and the mounting strip 2391 is connected to the mounting plate 28.

[0060] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown in the figure, the sorting mechanism 2 further includes a detection assembly 211, the detection assembly 211 includes a mounting frame and a detection component, the mounting frame is mounted on the first support frame 3, the detection component is mounted on the mounting frame and is located above the sorting assembly 20, and the detection probe of the detection component is arranged facing the second sorting member 23 of the sorting assembly 20 to detect the attitude of the workpiece 100 passing under the detection assembly 211 on the second sorting member 23.

[0061] As Figure 7 shown in the figure, a first discharge port 281 and a second discharge port 282 for the workpiece 100 falling from the sorting assembly 20 to pass through are arranged on the mounting plate 28, the first discharge port 281 is correspondingly arranged at the connection of the first sorting member 22 and the second sorting member 23, and the second discharge port 282 is correspondingly arranged at the connection of the sorting receiving section 25 and the feeding section 26; the feeding device further includes a return material mechanism 4, and at least part of the return material mechanism 4 is movably arranged under the sorting mechanism 2 to receive the workpiece 100 falling from the first discharge port 281 and the second discharge port 282.

[0062] In this way, the sorting mechanism 2 adopts a secondary screening method. The first screening is that the double-blade structure of the workpieces 100 in an unordered state moves from the loading tray 1 to the first sorting member 22, and is deflected to one side via the first groove section 224. The first part of the workpieces 100 falls from the sorting component 21. After this sorting, the workpieces 100 on the first sorting member 22 include two postures: the vertical lying posture and the horizontal rib-down posture. The second screening is that when the workpieces 100 in the vertical lying posture are hooked at one end by the flipping hook 24 and received by the second sorting member 23, they will change to the horizontal rib-down posture. The second part of the workpieces 100 falls from the sorting component 21, and the remaining workpieces 100 in the horizontal rib-down posture will be conveyed by the feeding section 26 to the feeding position.

[0063] As Figure 6 and Figure 7 shown, the material return mechanism 4 includes: a conveyor belt assembly 41, which is movably arranged on the first support frame 3 and located below the mounting plate 28 to convey the workpieces 100 to the loading tray 1; a guide plate 42, which is arranged between the conveyor belt assembly 41 and the mounting plate 28 and is correspondingly arranged with the first discharge port 281 to guide the workpieces 100 from the first discharge port 281; a receiving box 43, which is arranged between the conveyor belt assembly 41 and the mounting plate 28 and is correspondingly arranged with the second discharge port 282 to guide the workpieces 100 from the second discharge port 282.

[0064] When the workpieces 100 fall on the mounting plate 28, a part will fall at the first discharge port 281 and be guided by the guide plate 42 onto the conveyor belt assembly 41, and another part will fall at the second discharge port 282 and be guided onto the conveyor belt assembly 41 through the receiving box 43, and finally be conveyed back into the loading tray 1 by the conveyor belt.

[0065] As Figure 8 shown, the loading tray 1 includes: a main tray body 11, on which a material distribution section 12 and a discharge section 13 are sequentially connected, and the discharge section 13 is located at one end of the material distribution section 12 close to the sorting mechanism 2; a vibration body 14, which is drivingly connected to the main tray body 11 to drive the main tray body 11 to vibrate so as to adjust the conveying state of the workpieces 100 when conveying the workpieces 100.

[0066] Specifically, the vibration body 14 is a linear vibration component. Avoiding the use of large circular vibration components effectively reduces the volume of the loading tray 1 and reduces the noise generated by the loading tray 1.

[0067] Preferably, the sorting mechanism 2 includes a sorting assembly 20, the sorting assembly 20 includes sorting components 21, and the sorting components 21 include a first sorting part 22 and a second sorting part 23; wherein, the discharging section 13 includes a plurality of material channels 15 arranged in parallel, the number of sorting components 21 in the sorting assembly 20 is multiple, and the multiple material channels 15 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the multiple sorting components 21; and / or the number of loading trays 1 is multiple, the number of sorting assemblies 20 is also multiple, and the multiple loading trays 1 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the multiple sorting assemblies 20.

[0068] Further preferably, the discharging section 13 includes eight material channels 15 arranged in parallel, the number of sorting components 21 in the sorting assembly 20 is eight, the eight material channels 15 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the eight sorting components 21, the initial postures of the multiple workpieces 100 are stacked in the material distribution section 12 of the main disk body 11, when the loading tray 1 works, the vibrating body 14 generates power, and the multiple workpieces 100 in the material distribution section 12 spiral upward and enter the discharging section 13, and are divided into eight equal parts by the eight material channels 15 of the discharging section 13, and then respectively enter the eight sorting components 21 of the sorting assembly 20 in one-to-one correspondence. The workpieces 100 in suitable states are sorted out by the sorting mechanism 2, and the unsuitable ones return to the loading tray 1 through the material returning mechanism 4 and enter the next feeding cycle.

[0069] As Figure 1 shown, in the feeding device of the present invention, the number of loading trays 1 is two, the number of sorting assemblies 20 is also two, and the two loading trays 1 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the two sorting assemblies 20; the number of material returning mechanisms 4 is also two, and the two material returning mechanisms 4 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the two loading trays 1 and the two sorting assemblies 20.

[0070] In this way, the feeding device of the present invention can supply materials through sixteen material channels 15 simultaneously, doubling the feeding quantity compared with the same type of single loading tray, reducing the floor space, reducing the cost, and increasing the output of workpieces.

[0071] Specifically, the feeding device of the present invention further includes two second support frames 5, both of the two second support frames 5 are located on the support base surface and are spaced from the first support frame 3, and the two loading trays 1 are arranged on the two second support frames 5 in one-to-one correspondence;

[0072] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0073] The feeding device of the present utility model includes: a loading tray 1 which is vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces 100; a sorting mechanism 2 which includes a first sorting member 22 and a second sorting member 23 that are vibratably arranged and connected in sequence along a first direction, and a turning hook 24 arranged between the first sorting member 22 and the second sorting member 23 to change the posture of the workpiece 100. Among them, the inlet of the first sorting member 22 is correspondingly arranged with the loading tray 1 for receiving the workpiece 100 from the loading tray 1; the second sorting member 23 includes a sorting receiving section 25 and a feeding section 26 that are connected. The sorting receiving section 25 is used for receiving and conveying the workpiece 100 from the first sorting member 22, and the feeding section 26 has a feeding channel for the workpiece 100 from the sorting receiving section 25 to pass through. In this way, the feeding device of the present utility model can, without the need for a large number of high-tech workers to participate in the production, enable all parts to be completed through laser cutting, welding, and milling, and then all parts can be produced through two processes of machining and sheet metal working, greatly reducing the required labor cost. During the feeding process of the feeding device, through the vibration of the loading tray 1 and the sorting mechanism 2, and by using the dual action of the external force and its own gravity on the shape structure of the workpiece 100, the workpiece 100 can be continuously changed in posture. Finally, a part of the workpieces 100 in unqualified postures fall from the sorting component 21, and another part of the workpieces 100 in qualified postures reach the predetermined feeding position, which can accelerate the feeding speed of the workpiece 100, increase the supply quantity of the workpiece 100, simplify the feeding device. Compared with the feeding mechanism that uses all trays in the prior art, the feeding device of the present utility model has a smaller volume, reduces the floor space, is more conducive to the plant layout, and solves the problems existing in the feeding mechanism in the prior art in terms of improving production efficiency, reducing costs, reducing space occupation, and adapting to diversified material handling.

[0074] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or their combinations.

[0075] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements, numerical expressions, and numerical values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn in actual proportional relationships. Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the authorization specification. In all the examples shown and discussed here, any specific value should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0076] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by orientation terms such as "front, rear, upper, lower, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal", and "top, bottom" are generally based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. Without contrary statements, these orientation terms do not indicate and imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present application; the orientation terms "inside, outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

[0077] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above...", "over...", "on the upper surface of...", "above" can be used here to describe the spatial positional relationships of a device or feature shown in the drawings with other devices or features. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the drawings for the device. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "over other devices or structures" will then be positioned "below other devices or structures" or "under other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both the orientations of "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and corresponding interpretations should be made for the spatial relative descriptions used here.

[0078] In addition, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first", "second" to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Without additional statements, the above terms have no special meanings, and thus should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present application.

[0079] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and variations can be made to the present utility model. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, Comprising: A loading tray (1), the loading tray (1) being vibratably arranged for conveying workpieces (100); A sorting mechanism (2), the sorting mechanism (2) comprising a first sorting member (22) and a second sorting member (23) that are vibratably arranged and connected in sequence along a first direction, and a flipping hook (24) arranged between the first sorting member (22) and the second sorting member (23); Wherein, an inlet of the first sorting member (22) is correspondingly arranged with the loading tray (1) for receiving the workpieces (100) from the loading tray (1); the second sorting member (23) comprises a sorting receiving section (25) and a feeding section (26) connected to each other, the sorting receiving section (25) being used for receiving and conveying the workpieces (100) from the first sorting member (22), and the feeding section (26) having a feeding channel for the workpieces (100) from the sorting receiving section (25) to pass through.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, wherein, The first sorting member (22) comprises a first strip plate (221) and a second strip plate (222) both extending along the first direction, a lower side of the first strip plate (221) and a lower side of the second strip plate (222) being connected to each other, and an upper side of the first strip plate (221) and an upper side of the second strip plate (222) being spaced apart to form a first V-shaped sorting groove (223).

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, wherein The first V-shaped sorting groove (223) comprises a first groove section (224), a second groove section (225), and a third groove section (226) arranged in sequence along a direction away from the loading tray (1), a width of a portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the first groove section (224) being equal to a width of a portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the first groove section (224), a width of a portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the second groove section (225) being less than a width of a portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the second groove section (225), and a width of a portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the third groove section (226) being less than a width of a portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the third groove section (226); The width of the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the first groove segment (224) is greater than the width of the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the second groove segment (225), the width of the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the second groove segment (225) is less than the width of the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the third groove segment (226), the width of the portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the first groove segment (224) is greater than the width of the portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the second groove segment (225), and the width of the portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the second groove segment (225) is equal to the width of the portion of the second strip plate (222) for forming the third groove segment (226).

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that The first sorting member (22) includes a first receiving bar (227), the first receiving bar (227) extends along the first direction and is mounted on the first strip plate (221), the first receiving bar (227) is located at one end of the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the first groove segment (224) away from the loading tray (1), and the first receiving bar (227) is spaced from the portion of the first strip plate (221) for forming the second groove segment (225).

5. The feeding device according to claim 3, wherein The second sorting member (23) includes a third strip plate (231) and a fourth strip plate (232) both extending along the first direction, the width of the third strip plate (231) is greater than the width of the fourth strip plate (232), the lower sides of the third strip plate (231) and the fourth strip plate (232) are connected to each other, and the upper sides of the third strip plate (231) and the fourth strip plate (232) are spaced apart to form a second V-shaped sorting groove (233); The second V-shaped sorting groove (233) includes a fourth groove segment (234), a fifth groove segment (235) and a sixth groove segment (236) sequentially arranged in a direction away from the loading tray (1), the sorting receiving segment (25) includes the fourth groove segment (234) and the fifth groove segment (235), and the feeding segment (26) includes the sixth groove segment (236); Wherein, an avoidance hole (237) for avoiding the workpieces (100) with unqualified postures is provided on the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fifth groove segment (235).

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, wherein The width of the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fourth groove segment (234) is smaller than the width of the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fifth groove segment (235), and the width of the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fifth groove segment (235) is greater than the width of the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the sixth groove segment (236); The width of the portion of the fourth strip plate (232) for forming the fourth groove segment (234) is equal to the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate (232) for forming the fifth groove segment (235), and the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate (232) for forming the fifth groove segment (235) is greater than the width of the portion of the fourth strip plate (232) for forming the sixth groove segment (236).

7. The feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second sorting member (23) includes a second receiving bar (238), the second receiving bar (238) extends along the first direction and is mounted on the third strip plate (231), the second receiving bar (238) is located at one end of the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fifth groove segment (235) close to the loading tray (1), and the second receiving bar (238) is spaced from the portion of the third strip plate (231) for forming the fourth groove segment (234).

8. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that The turning material hook (24) includes a connected first connecting plate (241), a second connecting plate (242) and a protrusion (243), the protrusion (243) is located at one end of the second connecting plate (242) close to the first connecting plate (241); the first connecting plate (241) is connected to the second strip plate (222), the second connecting plate (242) is connected to the fourth strip plate (232), the protrusion (243) is located at one end of the second strip plate (222) away from the loading tray (1), and the free end of the protrusion (243) is set higher than the second strip plate (222) for contacting the workpiece (100) from the first sorting member (22).

9. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that The second sorting member (23) includes a pressing member (239), the pressing member (239) is located above the sixth groove segment (236) and is spaced from the sixth groove segment (236) to jointly enclose the feeding channel.

10. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second sorting member (23) includes a blowing member (2310), the blowing member (2310) is mounted on the pressing member (239) to blow air to the workpiece (100) located at the feeding channel to push the workpiece (100) to move.

11. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a first support frame (3), the first support frame (3) is arranged on the support base surface; the sorting mechanism (2) includes: A linear vibration assembly (27), the linear vibration assembly (27) is arranged on the first support frame (3); A mounting plate (28), the linear vibration assembly (27) is drivingly connected to the mounting plate (28) to drive the mounting plate (28) to vibrate; Sorting assembly (20), the sorting assembly (20) is arranged on the mounting plate (28), the sorting assembly (20) includes a plurality of sorting components (21), and each of the sorting components (21) includes the first sorting member (22) and the second sorting member (23); Two support plates (29), the two support plates (29) are arranged at intervals in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction on opposite sides of the sorting assembly (20) and are both connected to the mounting plate (28); A plurality of support plates (210), the plurality of support plates (210) are arranged at intervals in the first direction, each of the support plates (210) extends in the second direction and is connected to the mounting plate (28), and the sorting assembly (20) is mounted on the plurality of support plates (210); The pressing member (239) includes a connected mounting strip (2391) and a pressing plate (2392), the pressing plate (2392) is located above the sixth groove section (236) and is parallel to the sixth groove section (236), and the mounting strip (2391) is connected to the mounting plate (28).

12. The feeding device according to claim 11, wherein The mounting plate (28) is provided with a first discharge opening (281) and a second discharge opening (282) for the workpiece (100) falling from the sorting assembly (20) to pass through. The first discharge opening (281) is correspondingly arranged at the connection between the first sorting member (22) and the second sorting member (23), and the second discharge opening (282) is correspondingly arranged at the connection between the sorting receiving section (25) and the feeding section (26); The feeding device further includes a material returning mechanism (4), and at least a part of the material returning mechanism (4) is movably arranged below the sorting mechanism (2) to receive the workpiece (100) falling from the first discharge opening (281) and the second discharge opening (282).

13. The feeding device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The material returning mechanism (4) includes: A conveyor belt assembly (41), the conveyor belt assembly (41) is movably arranged on the first support frame (3) and is located below the mounting plate (28) to convey the workpiece (100) to the loading tray (1); A guiding plate (42), the guiding plate (42) is arranged between the conveyor belt assembly (41) and the mounting plate (28) and is correspondingly arranged with the first discharge opening (281) to guide the workpiece (100) from the first discharge opening (281); A receiving box (43), the receiving box (43) is arranged between the conveyor belt assembly (41) and the mounting plate (28) and is correspondingly arranged with the second discharge opening (282) to guide the workpiece (100) from the second discharge opening (282).

14. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that The loading tray (1) includes: A main tray body (11), the main tray body (11) is provided with a material dividing section (12) and a discharging section (13) connected in sequence, and the discharging section (13) is located at one end of the material dividing section (12) close to the sorting mechanism (2); The vibrating body (14) is drivingly connected to the main disk body (11) to drive the main disk body (11) to vibrate so as to adjust the conveying state of the workpiece (100) when conveying the workpiece (100).

15. The feeding device according to claim 14, characterized in that The sorting mechanism (2) includes a sorting assembly (20), the sorting assembly (20) includes a sorting member (21), and the sorting member (21) includes the first sorting member (22) and the second sorting member (23); wherein, The discharging section (13) includes a plurality of material channels (15) arranged in parallel, the number of the sorting members (21) in the sorting assembly (20) is plural, and the plurality of material channels (15) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sorting members (21); and / or The number of the loading trays (1) is plural, the number of the sorting assemblies (20) is also plural, and the plurality of loading trays (1) are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sorting assemblies (20).

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