Multi-specification product caching device

Abstract

The utility model provides a multi-specification product caching device, which relates to the technical field of product storage, and comprises a caching module, a loading module and a pick-and-place module, the caching module comprises a plurality of warehouses, the warehouses are provided with a plurality of models for adapting to different products, the warehouses have depths capable of accommodating a plurality of products, and the loading module is connected with the pick-and-place module. The feeding module comprises a linear module and a feeding platform, the linear module is used for driving the feeding platform to convey products, the taking and placing module comprises an XY-axis driving assembly and an electric meter grabbing assembly, various types of warehouses are arranged, the products of different specifications can be stored, the warehouses are made to have certain depths, multiple products can be stored in one warehouse, and the storage efficiency is improved. The multiple warehouses are arranged more tightly, space is saved, the products are fed into the warehouses through the feeding module and the taking and placing module, manual carrying or stacking of a stacking machine is not needed, a sorting station and a stacking station do not need to be arranged, the space utilization rate is further increased, and the product warehousing efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of product storage, in particular to a multi-specification product caching device. Background Art

[0002] Sorting and caching electricity meters are an important part of automated production operations. Products generally include single-phase electricity meters, three-phase electricity meters, etc. At present, sorting and caching products of different specifications are placed on pallets, then stacked manually or by palletizers, and output to the flow channel entrance of the shelf via conveyors or shuttles. Products are placed in warehouses of different specifications through pick-and-place modules or shuttles to achieve the caching function.

[0003] When faced with the sorting and caching operations of products with diverse specifications, if the above-mentioned existing technologies are used to complete them, the pressure of outbound and return warehouses will be greatly increased, affecting the overall logistics efficiency; and the sorting station and stacking station occupy a large area, have low space utilization and high initial investment, and workers repeat the same work steps in large quantities, which is labor-intensive and prone to errors. In view of the above-mentioned defects, this application is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a multi-specification product caching device, which can realize multi-specification product caching and improve space utilization and work efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a multi-specification product caching device, including a caching module, a loading module and a pick-and-place module, the caching module including a plurality of warehouses, the warehouses are provided with a plurality of models for adapting to different products, the warehouses have a depth capable of accommodating a plurality of products, the loading module includes a linear module and a loading platform, the linear module is used to drive the loading platform to convey products, the pick-and-place module includes an XY-axis drive assembly and an electric meter grabbing assembly, the electric meter grabbing assembly is used to pick and place products, and the XY-axis drive assembly is used to drive the electric meter grabbing assembly to move.

[0006] Optionally, the plurality of cargo bins are arranged regularly or irregularly in horizontal and vertical directions, and the cargo bins of the same model are arranged in the same row or column.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the pick-and-place modules are provided in two to four groups and are arranged along the extension direction of the linear module.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, two to four groups of feeding modules are provided.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the pick-and-place module further includes a Z-axis drive assembly for delivering the product into the warehouse to prevent the product from being damaged by impact.

[0010] Optionally, the Z-axis drive assembly can be arranged in the storage bin for lifting and receiving products, or can be connected to the meter grasping assembly to control the placement height of the products by lifting.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the storage bin is surrounded by four to six optical axes, with a simple structure, low weight, and low cost.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a positioning block is arranged at the entrance of the storage bin. The positioning block is a protruding block at the entrance, which plays a role in positioning the products at the entrance.

[0013] Optionally, the multi-specification product buffer device further includes a product identification module, and the product identification module is electrically connected to the picking and placing module. The product identification module is an image sensor, a weight sensor, etc., which identifies according to the characteristics of different meters. The product identification module can identify the products at the loading platform, or be arranged in the previous step, and after identification, the products are loaded onto the loading platform.

[0014] Optionally, the meter grasping assembly includes a suction cup platform, and other structures capable of realizing the grasping function, such as clamping jaws, can also be used.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the multi-specification product buffer device further includes an equipment frame and a bottom plate. The buffer module, the loading module, and the picking and placing module are all connected to the equipment frame, and the bottom plate constitutes the bottom of the storage bin.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by setting multiple types of storage bins, various products with different specifications can be stored, and the storage bins have a certain depth. Multiple products can be cached in one storage bin, and the arrangement of multiple storage bins is more compact, saving space. The products are sent into the storage bin by the loading module and the picking and placing module, without manual handling or palletizing by a palletizer, and without setting a sorting station or a palletizing station, further improving the space utilization rate and the product warehousing efficiency. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the drawings and embodiments.

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multi-specification product buffer device;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the picking and placing module;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading module;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage bin. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0022] The following description is only used to disclose the present utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the present utility model. The embodiments described below are only examples, and those skilled in the art can think of other obvious variations. The basic principles of the present utility model defined in the following description can be applied to other implementation schemes, variation schemes, improvement schemes, equivalent schemes, and other schemes that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Embodiment 1:

[0024] A multi-specification product buffer device, as Figure 1 , includes a device frame 137, a bottom plate 33, a buffer module 140, a feeding module 149, and a picking and placing module 114. The buffer module 140, the feeding module 149, and the picking and placing module 114 are all connected to the device frame 137.

[0025] As Figure 1 , the buffer module 140 includes several storage bins. The storage bins are set with several models to adapt to different products. In this embodiment, there are two sizes of storage bins, which are respectively used to store single-phase energy meters 1 and three-phase energy meters 2. The storage bins are arranged in a regular horizontal and vertical pattern, and the storage bins of the same model are arranged in the same horizontal row.

[0026] The storage bin has a depth capable of accommodating several products, as Figure 1 , Figure 4 . The storage bin is surrounded by four optical axes 51, with a simple structure, low weight, and low cost. The bottom plate 33 forms the bottom of the storage bin. A top plate 34 is also provided on the device frame 137, and a positioning block 24 is provided at the top plate 34. The positioning block is a protruding block at the entrance, which plays a role in guiding and positioning the products at the entrance. Optionally, sensors such as infrared sensors that can be used to detect the arrival of products can be provided on the positioning block, and the positioning of the products can be achieved by cooperating with the picking and placing module 114.

[0027] As Figure 1 , Figure 3 , two groups of feeding modules 149 are arranged in parallel, including a linear module 1 and a feeding platform 4. The linear module 1 is installed on a module mounting plate 3 by a connecting plate 2, and the module mounting plate 3 is connected to the device frame 137. The linear module 1 is driven by a servo motor 5. The feeding platform 4 is connected to the linear module 1. The linear module 1 is used to drive the feeding platform 4 to convey products, and the moving direction of the linear module 1 is the longitudinal direction of the storage bin.

[0028] Preferably, a positioning area matching the product contour is provided on the feeding platform 4 for positioning the product posture to ensure smooth subsequent warehousing.

[0029] As Figure 1 , Figure 2, the picking and placing module 114 includes an XY-axis driving assembly, a Z-axis driving assembly 48, and an electricity meter gripping assembly 22. The electricity meter gripping assembly 22 is used for picking and placing products. The XY-axis driving assembly is used to drive the movement of the electricity meter gripping assembly 22. Among them, the electricity meter gripping assembly 22 includes a suction cup platform.

[0030] The XY-axis driving assembly includes an X-axis driving mechanism 49 and a Y-axis driving mechanism 12 arranged along the transverse direction of the warehouse arrangement. Cooperating with the Z-axis driving assembly 48, it realizes the movement of the electricity meter gripping assembly 22 in the X, Y, and Z axes. The X and Y axis movements of the electricity meter gripping assembly 22 are positioned at the specified warehouse, and the Z-axis movement of the electricity meter gripping assembly 22 places the product at the specified depth in the warehouse.

[0031] Preferably, two groups of picking and placing modules 114 are provided and arranged along the extending direction of the linear module 1.

[0032] The chain plate line in the previous step starts to transport the product to the loading platform 4 of the loading module 149. The servo motor 5 drives the linear module 1 to transport the product to the specified position. Then, the picking and placing module 114 drives the suction cup platform that adsorbs the product to move in the X, Y, and Z axes, transports it to the buffer module 140, and determines the position through a control system such as a PLC or a computer and stores the product in the corresponding warehouse.

[0033] Embodiment 2:

[0034] Based on Embodiment 1, the multi-specification product buffer device further includes a product identification module, and the product identification module is electrically connected to the picking and placing module 114. The product identification module is a barcode scanner, an image sensor, a weight sensor, etc. It identifies according to the characteristics of different electricity meters. The product identification module can identify the product at the loading platform 4, or can be set in the previous step. After identification, the product is loaded by the loading platform 4 and then placed in the specified warehouse by the picking and placing module 114.

[0035] Embodiment 3:

[0036] Based on Embodiment 1 or 2, a lifting mechanism is provided in the warehouse for lifting the products therein. When taking out the products, the lifting mechanism can keep the top product at the warehouse entrance, enabling the picking and placing module 114 to quickly take out a large number of products.

[0037] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above description and the embodiments of the present invention shown in the drawings are only examples and do not limit the present invention. The object of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The function and structural principle of the present invention have been shown and described in the embodiments. Without departing from the above principle, the embodiments of the present invention can have any deformation and modification.

Claims

1. A caching device for multi-specification products, characterized in that: It includes a buffer module (140), a loading module (149) and a pick-and-place module (114). The buffer module (140) includes a number of storage bins. The storage bins are provided with several models to adapt to different products. The storage bins have a depth capable of accommodating several products. The loading module (149) includes a linear module (1) and a loading platform (4). The linear module (1) is used to drive the loading platform (4) to convey products. The pick-and-place module (114) includes an XY-axis drive assembly and an electricity meter gripping assembly (22). The electricity meter gripping assembly (22) is used to pick and place products. The XY-axis drive assembly is used to drive the electricity meter gripping assembly (22) to move.

2. The multi-product specification product caching device according to claim 1, wherein: The number of storage bins are arranged horizontally and vertically, and the storage bins of the same model are arranged in the same row.

3. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 1, wherein: Several groups of the pick-and-place module (114) are provided and arranged along the extension direction of the linear module (1).

4. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 3, wherein: Several groups of the loading module (149) are provided.

5. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pick-and-place module (114) further includes a Z-axis drive assembly.

6. The multi-specification product caching device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The storage bin is surrounded by several optical axes (51).

7. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A positioning block (24) is provided at the entrance of the storage bin.

8. The multi-specification product caching device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The multi-specification product buffer device further includes a product identification module, and the product identification module is electrically connected to the pick-and-place module (114).

9. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 1, wherein: The electricity meter gripping assembly (22) includes a suction cup platform.

10. The multi-specification product caching device according to claim 6, wherein: The multi-specification product buffer device further includes an equipment frame (137) and a bottom plate (33). The buffer module (140), the loading module (149) and the pick-and-place module (114) are all connected to the equipment frame (137), and the bottom plate (33) constitutes the bottom of the storage bin.

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