Hardware feeding and discharging mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of feeding and discharging mechanisms, in particular to a hardware feeding and discharging mechanism which comprises a pushing bottom plate, a receiving fixing support, a first driving module and a second driving module. The first driving module is arranged on the pushing bottom plate, and the first driving module is in driving connection with the material receiving fixing support and enables the material receiving fixing support to move in the X-axis direction of the space. The material receiving fixing support is provided with a second movable material receiving disc and a first movable material receiving disc located on the surface of the second movable material receiving disc, material passing holes are formed in the surface of the first movable material receiving disc and the surface of the second movable material receiving disc, and every two vertically adjacent material passing holes are staggered and used for receiving materials; and the second driving module is in driving connection with the first movable material receiving disc or the second movable material receiving disc, so that the staggered material passing holes are aligned with one another, and the materials are discharged through the two material passing holes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of loading and unloading mechanisms, especially a loading and unloading mechanism for hardware parts. Background Art

[0002] In the current field of hardware part processing and assembly, traditional loading and unloading methods face many challenges and deficiencies. These defects not only limit the efficiency of the production line but also increase the operating costs of enterprises. Specifically, the disadvantages of the existing technology are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

[0003] High cost: The traditional loading and unloading process often relies on complex automated equipment, such as manipulators or robotic systems. These devices not only have high purchase costs but also have high subsequent maintenance, repair, and upgrade costs, which are an unbearable burden for many small and medium-sized enterprises.

[0004] Low efficiency: Although automated equipment has achieved a certain degree of automated production, its loading and unloading speed is often limited by the movement speed and accuracy of the manipulator. In addition, the manipulator can only process a limited number of parts at a time, resulting in an extended cycle time for the entire production line and difficult-to-improve production efficiency.

[0005] Large space occupation: Complex automated equipment often requires a large production space, which not only increases the rental or construction costs of the factory building but also may limit the layout and expansion capabilities of the production line. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides a loading and unloading mechanism for hardware parts. The entire material receiving process realizes automated control, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency and safety.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: A loading and unloading mechanism for hardware parts, including a pushing bottom plate, a material receiving fixed bracket, a first driving module, and a second driving module; the first driving module is arranged on the pushing bottom plate, and the first driving module is drivingly connected to the material receiving fixed bracket and enables the material receiving fixed bracket to move along the X-axis direction in space; the material receiving fixed bracket is provided with a second movable material receiving tray and a first movable material receiving tray on the surface of the second movable material receiving tray. Material passing holes are arranged on the surfaces of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray, and two adjacent material passing holes up and down are staggered with each other and are used for receiving materials; the second driving module is drivingly connected to the first movable material receiving tray or drivingly connected to the second movable material receiving tray, so that the staggered material passing holes are aligned with each other and the materials pass through the two material passing holes to achieve material unloading.

[0008] Furthermore, the first driving module includes a linear driving slide on the fixed pushing base plate, wherein the sliding end of the linear driving slide is connected to the material receiving fixed bracket, and drives the material receiving fixed bracket, the first movable material receiving tray, and the second movable material receiving tray to move along the X-axis direction of the space.

[0009] Furthermore, an activity slot is arranged in the material receiving fixed bracket, the second movable material receiving tray is movably fitted in the activity slot, the second driving module is fitted on the material receiving fixed bracket and drives the second movable material receiving tray to move along the activity slot, and at the same time, the material passing holes on the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray are staggered or communicated with each other.

[0010] Furthermore, at least 2n columns of material passing holes are arranged on the surface of the first movable material receiving tray, and at least 2n + 1 columns of material passing holes are arranged on the surface of the second movable material receiving tray.

[0011] Furthermore, a transverse movement driving module fitted on the material receiving fixed bracket is also included, the transverse movement driving module is drivingly connected to the first movable material receiving tray and enables the first movable material receiving tray to move along the Y-axis direction of the space, and during the movement, the material passing holes of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray remain in a staggered state.

[0012] Furthermore, the aperture of the material passing holes on the second movable material receiving tray is larger than the aperture of the material passing holes of the first movable material receiving tray.

[0013] Furthermore, a blanking vibrating bowl is also included, and the blanking vibrating bowl is provided with two blanking output ends, wherein the dormitory.

[0014] Furthermore, a mold is also included, wherein a number of material receiving slots corresponding to the number of material passing holes of the first movable material receiving tray are arranged on the surface of the mold, the sliding end of the linear driving slide drives the material receiving fixed bracket, the first movable material receiving tray, and the second movable material receiving tray to move above the mold, and the second driving module is fitted on the material receiving fixed bracket and drives the second movable material receiving tray to move along the activity slot.

[0015] Furthermore, a first lifting driving module is also included, the first lifting driving module is drivingly connected to the pushing base plate and drives the pushing base plate to move along the Z-axis direction of the space, and at the same time, enables the second movable material receiving tray to move towards the mold.

[0016] Furthermore, a pushing device arranged above the mold is also included, the pushing device includes a second lifting driving module and a blanking fixed plate, and a number of pushing columns are arranged at the bottom of the blanking fixed plate, wherein the second lifting driving module drives the blanking fixed plate to move towards the mold, and enables the pushing columns to pass through the material passing holes of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: By precisely controlling the movement of the material receiving and fixing bracket through the first driving module, the rapid and accurate reception of materials is achieved, improving the material receiving efficiency. The staggered arrangement design of the material passing holes on the upper and lower material receiving trays effectively prevents the materials from directly penetrating and falling during the receiving process, ensuring the stability of loading. The use of the second driving module enables the mechanism to flexibly adjust the position of the material receiving tray when needed, controlling the material discharging timing and method. The precise control of material receiving and discharging reduces material waste and loss, improving the material utilization rate. The entire material receiving process realizes automatic control, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency and safety. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the working principle for the present application to drive the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray.

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the working principle for the present application to drive the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a working schematic diagram of the state where the material passing holes of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray of the present application are staggered.

[0021] Figure 4 It is a working schematic diagram of the transverse movement drive module driving the first movable material receiving tray to achieve transverse movement.

[0022] Figure 5 It is a working schematic diagram of the second driving module driving the second movable material receiving tray to move and align the material passing holes.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a schematic side view of the overall structure.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings: 1. Push bottom plate; 2. Material receiving and fixing bracket; 3. First driving module; 4. Second driving module; 5. First movable material receiving tray; 6. Second movable material receiving tray; 7. Material passing hole; 8. Movable slot; 10. Transverse movement drive module; 11. Second lifting drive module; 12. Material discharging fixing plate; 13. Pushing column; 14. First lifting drive module. Specific Embodiments

[0025] Please refer to Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, the utility model relates to a feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts, which includes a pushing bottom plate 1, a receiving fixed bracket 2, a first driving module 3, and a second driving module 4. The first driving module 3 is drivingly connected to the receiving fixed bracket 2, and enables the receiving fixed bracket 2 movably arranged on the pushing bottom plate 1 to move along the direction of the pushing bottom plate 1. The receiving fixed bracket 2 is provided with a second movable receiving tray 6 and a first movable receiving tray 5 located on the surface of the second movable receiving tray 6. Through holes 7 are provided on the surfaces of both the first movable receiving tray 5 and the second movable receiving tray 6, and two adjacent through holes 7 are staggered up and down and are used for receiving materials. The second driving module 4 is drivingly connected to the first movable receiving tray 5 or the second movable receiving tray 6, and two staggered through holes 7 are aligned with each other, enabling the materials to pass through the two through holes 7 to achieve discharging.

[0026] Its beneficial effects are as follows: By precisely controlling the movement of the receiving fixed bracket 2 through the first driving module 3, the rapid and accurate receiving of materials is realized, and the receiving efficiency is improved. The staggered arrangement design of the through holes 7 on the upper and lower receiving trays effectively prevents the materials from directly penetrating and falling during the receiving process, ensuring the stability of loading. The use of the second driving module 4 enables the mechanism to flexibly adjust the position of the receiving tray when needed, and control the discharging timing and method of the materials. Precise receiving and discharging control reduces the waste and loss of materials and improves the material utilization rate. The entire receiving process realizes automatic control, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency and safety.

[0027] Further, the first driving module 3 includes a linear driving slide fixed on the pushing bottom plate 1, wherein the sliding end of the linear driving slide is connected to the receiving fixed bracket 2 and drives the receiving fixed bracket 2, the first movable receiving tray 5, and the second movable receiving tray 6 to move along the X-axis direction of the space. In this embodiment, the first driving module 3 includes a pushing cylinder fixed on the pushing bottom plate 1, and the output end of the pushing cylinder is connected to the receiving fixed bracket 2 and drives the receiving fixed bracket 2, the first movable receiving tray 5, and the second movable receiving tray 6 to move along the X-axis direction of the space.

[0028] Further, an activity slot 8 is arranged inside the receiving fixed bracket 2, the second movable receiving tray 6 is movably assembled in the activity slot 8, the second driving module 4 is assembled on the receiving fixed bracket 2 and drives the second movable receiving tray 6 to move along the activity slot 8, and at the same time, the through holes 7 on the first movable receiving tray 5 and the second movable receiving tray 6 are staggered or communicated with each other.

[0029] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, by moving the second movable receiving tray 6 in the movable slot 8, the alignment of the feeding holes 7 on the two receiving trays can be flexibly adjusted. This flexibility allows the mechanism to adapt to materials of different sizes, shapes or feeding methods, improving the versatility and adaptability of the receiving mechanism. During the material receiving process, the feeding holes 7 on the first movable receiving tray 5 and the second movable receiving tray 6 are arranged in an interlaced manner (see Figure 3 ), which can effectively prevent the material from directly penetrating the two receiving trays and falling.

[0030] When unloading is required, the second driving module 4 is used to align the feeding holes 7 on the two receiving trays (see Figure 5 ), ensuring smooth material delivery and improving material reception stability. The combined use of the movable slot 8 and the second drive module 4 simplifies the structure of the material receiving mechanism. Alignment and staggering of the feed holes 7 can be achieved without the need for complex transmission mechanisms or additional positioning devices, reducing manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulties.

[0031] In addition, the movable slot 8 provides stable support and guidance for the second movable receiving tray 6, reducing the risk of damage caused by shaking or deviation during movement. Furthermore, the precise control of the second drive module 4 reduces the failure rate caused by excessive impact or wear, improving the reliability and durability of the mechanism. The design of the movable slot 8 also makes the second movable receiving tray 6 easy to remove and install, facilitating maintenance and adjustment. When the second movable receiving tray 6 needs to be replaced or repaired, it can be quickly removed from the movable slot 8 and reinstalled, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0032] Furthermore, the surface of the first movable material receiving tray 5 is provided with at least 2n rows of material passing holes 7 , and the surface of the second movable material receiving tray 6 is provided with at least 2n+1 rows of material passing holes 7 .

[0033] In the hardware receiving mechanism, the first movable receiving tray 5 is designed to have at least 2n rows of material holes 7, while the second movable receiving tray 6 is designed to have at least 2n+1 rows of material holes 7. One of the important reasons for this design is to ensure that the first movable receiving tray 5 has enough space above the second movable receiving tray 6 for movement, especially when considering that the mechanism needs to perform lateral movement. Specifically, since the first movable receiving tray 5 needs to be able to move relative to the second movable receiving tray 6 (see Figure 4 , such as driven by the transverse driving module 10), the first movable receiving tray 5 cannot occupy exactly the same space as the second movable receiving tray 6 in the transverse direction. By providing at least one more row of feed holes 7 (i.e., 2n+1 rows) on the second movable receiving tray 6, the necessary space margin can be provided for the first movable receiving tray 5 during transverse movement, ensuring that it will not interfere with the second movable receiving tray 6 during movement.

[0034] Refer to Figure 4 , further, it also includes a transverse movement drive module 10 installed on the material receiving fixed bracket 2. The transverse movement drive module 10 is drivingly connected to the first movable material receiving tray 5 and enables the first movable material receiving tray 5 to move along the Y-axis direction of the space. During the movement, the material passing holes 7 of the first movable material receiving tray 5 and the second movable material receiving tray 6 remain staggered.

[0035] Its beneficial effect is that the transverse movement drive module 10 allows the first movable material receiving tray 5 to move freely in the Y-axis direction, which enables the mechanism to flexibly adapt to different material receiving requirements. For example, when the position of the external material conveying equipment changes, by adjusting the position of the first movable material receiving tray 5, it can be ensured that the material can accurately and continuously enter the material passing hole 7.

[0036] During the movement, the material passing holes 7 on the first movable material receiving tray 5 and the second movable material receiving tray 6 remain staggered, which effectively prevents the dislocation or dropping of the material during the receiving process. Even during the high-speed or high-frequency material receiving process, a stable receiving state can be maintained, reducing the risk of material waste and production line interruption. The addition of the transverse movement drive module 10 further improves the automation level of the hardware part material receiving mechanism. By programming and controlling the movement parameters and timing of the transverse movement drive module 10, seamless docking and collaborative work with other automation equipment can be achieved. This not only reduces the complexity and error rate of manual operation but also improves the overall efficiency and stability of the production line.

[0037] Further, the aperture of the material passing hole 7 on the second movable material receiving tray 6 is larger than the aperture of the material passing hole 7 of the first movable material receiving tray. The larger aperture helps the material to fall more smoothly from the first movable material receiving tray 5 into the second movable material receiving tray 6, reducing the risk of the material being stuck during the falling process. This is of great significance for improving production efficiency and reducing material loss. Different hardware parts may have different sizes and shapes. By designing material passing holes 7 with different apertures, the mechanism can be made to more flexibly adapt to different specifications of materials. The larger aperture can accommodate larger-sized materials, thus improving the versatility and adaptability of the mechanism. During the falling process of the material, if the aperture is too small, the material may rub against the hole wall, resulting in surface wear or deformation of the material. The larger aperture can reduce this friction and the risk of material wear, protecting the integrity of the material.

[0038] Further, it further includes a blanking vibrating disk (not shown in the figure), and the blanking vibrating disk is provided with two blanking output ends. When the blanking vibrating disk is provided with two blanking output ends, it can simultaneously fill materials into the first-column and third-column material passing holes 7 on the first movable material receiving tray 5. Such a design improves the initial efficiency of material filling because the two output ends can work simultaneously. Through the transverse movement driving module 10, the first movable material receiving tray 5 can move in the Y-axis direction, so as to realize the material filling of the second-column and fourth-column material passing holes 7. This flexibility ensures that all the material passing holes 7 can receive materials in sequence and efficiently without interruption or waiting. After the first-column and third-column material passing holes 7 are filled, the transverse movement driving module 10 is immediately started to move the first movable material receiving tray 5 to a suitable position so that the second-column and fourth-column material passing holes 7 can receive materials. This process is seamlessly connected to maintain the continuity of the production process. In a limited space, through the precise control of the transverse movement driving module 10, the first movable material receiving tray 5 can efficiently utilize each material passing hole 7 to ensure the density and efficiency of material reception.

[0039] Further, it further includes a mold (not shown in the figure), wherein the surface of the mold is provided with material receiving slots corresponding to the number of the material passing holes 7 of the first movable material receiving tray 5. The sliding end of the linear driving slide table drives the material receiving fixed bracket 2, the first movable material receiving tray 5, and the second movable material receiving tray 6 to move above the mold, and the second driving module 4 is assembled on the material receiving fixed bracket 2 and drives the second movable material receiving tray 6 to move along the movable slot 8.

[0040] The surface of the mold is provided with material receiving slots corresponding to the number of the material passing holes 7 of the first movable material receiving tray 5. This one-to-one corresponding design ensures that the materials in each material passing hole 7 can accurately fall into the corresponding receiving slots, avoiding the misalignment or loss of materials. The sliding end of the linear driving slide table is connected to the material receiving fixed bracket 2. By precisely controlling the movement of the slide table, the material receiving fixed bracket 2, the first movable material receiving tray 5, and the second movable material receiving tray 6 can be driven to move above the mold as a whole. Such precise position control is the prerequisite for realizing accurate material blanking.

[0041] In addition, after moving above the mold, the second driving module 4 starts to work. It is assembled on the material receiving fixed bracket 2 and drives the second movable material receiving tray 6 to move along the movable slot 8, so that the originally staggered material passing holes 7 are aligned with each other. In this way, the materials can smoothly fall from the first movable material receiving tray 5 through the material passing holes 7 into the second movable material receiving tray 6 or directly into the material receiving slots below. Through this design, the blanking process of the materials at the receiving station becomes faster and more accurate. Once all the material passing holes 7 on the first movable material receiving tray 5 are filled with materials, the whole mechanism can quickly move above the receiving station and complete the blanking operation. This greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of the production line and reduces the waste and loss caused by the misalignment or loss of materials.

[0042] Further, it further includes a first lifting drive module 14. The first lifting drive module 14 is drivingly connected to the pushing bottom plate 1 and drives the pushing bottom plate 1 to move along the Z-axis direction of the space, and at the same time makes the second movable material receiving tray 6 move towards the mold. The beneficial effect is that by precisely controlling the lifting of the pushing bottom plate 1 through the lifting drive module, the second movable material receiving tray 6 can be made closer to the mold. This fine-tuning function helps to reduce the offset or dropping of the material during the feeding process, and improves the accuracy and stability of the feeding. When the second movable material receiving tray 6 approaches the mold, after the material falls from the first movable material receiving tray 5 through the material passing hole 7 into the second movable material receiving tray 6, it can enter the material receiving slot faster. This shortens the transmission path of the material and reduces the loss and waste of the material during the transmission process.

[0043] Refer to Figure 6 , further, it further includes a material pushing device arranged above the mold. The material pushing device includes a second lifting drive module 11 and a material feeding fixing plate 12, and a plurality of material pushing columns 13 are arranged at the bottom of the material feeding fixing plate 12. Among them, the second lifting drive module 11 drives the material feeding fixing plate 12 to move towards the mold, and makes the material pushing columns 13 pass through the material passing holes 7 of the first movable material receiving tray 5 and the second movable material receiving tray 6.

[0044] The material pushing device can, when needed, drive the material feeding fixing plate 12 and the material pushing columns 13 at its bottom towards the mold through the second lifting drive module 11. The design of the material pushing columns 13 enables them to pass through the material passing holes 7 of the first movable material receiving tray 5 and the second movable material receiving tray 6, so as to ensure that the material can be reliably pushed into the material receiving slot after passing through the material passing holes 7, and avoid the feeding problems caused by material jamming or incomplete falling into the slot. Especially when processing smaller or lighter hardware parts, the material pushing device can provide an additional thrust to help the material pass through the material passing holes 7 faster and more smoothly and fall into the receiving slot. This mechanical assisted feeding method can significantly improve the feeding efficiency and reduce the time waste caused by manual intervention or waiting for the material to slide naturally. The introduction of the material pushing device further improves the automation degree of the hardware part material receiving mechanism. During the entire material receiving and feeding process, except for the necessary initial preparation and final cleaning work, most operations can be automatically completed by the equipment. This reduces the need for manual intervention and improves the stability and reliability of the production line.

[0045] The above embodiments are only descriptions of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various deformations and improvements made by those of ordinary engineering and technical personnel in the art to the technical solution of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding and unloading mechanism for hardware parts, characterized in that: It includes a pushing bottom plate, a material receiving fixing bracket, a first driving module, and a second driving module; the first driving module is arranged on the pushing bottom plate, and the first driving module is drivingly connected to the material receiving fixing bracket and enables the material receiving fixing bracket to move along the X-axis direction of the space; the material receiving fixing bracket is provided with a second movable material receiving tray and a first movable material receiving tray on the surface of the second movable material receiving tray. Feeding holes are provided on the surfaces of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray, and two adjacent feeding holes up and down are staggered from each other and are used for receiving materials; the second driving module is drivingly connected to the first movable material receiving tray or drivingly connected to the second movable material receiving tray, so that the staggered feeding holes are aligned with each other and the materials pass through the two feeding holes to realize material discharging.

2. The feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 1, wherein: The first driving module includes a linear driving slide table fixed on the pushing bottom plate, wherein the sliding end of the linear driving slide table is connected to the material receiving fixing bracket and drives the material receiving fixing bracket, the first movable material receiving tray, and the second movable material receiving tray to move along the X-axis direction of the space.

3. The feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: An activity slot is arranged in the material receiving fixing bracket, the second movable material receiving tray is movably assembled in the activity slot, the second driving module is assembled on the material receiving fixing bracket and drives the second movable material receiving tray to move along the activity slot, and at the same time, the feeding holes on the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray are staggered or communicated with each other.

4. The feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 3, wherein: At least 2n columns of feeding holes are arranged on the surface of the first movable material receiving tray, and at least 2n + 1 columns of feeding holes are arranged on the surface of the second movable material receiving tray.

5. A feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a crosswise driving module assembled on the material receiving fixing bracket. The crosswise driving module is drivingly connected to the first movable material receiving tray and enables the first movable material receiving tray to move along the Y-axis direction of the space, and during the movement, the feeding holes of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray remain in a staggered state.

6. The feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The aperture of the feeding holes on the second movable material receiving tray is larger than the aperture of the feeding holes on the first movable material receiving tray.

7. A feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a feeding vibrating disk, and the feeding vibrating disk is provided with two feeding output ends.

8. A feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a mold, wherein material receiving groove positions corresponding to the number of feeding holes on the first movable material receiving tray are arranged on the surface of the mold. The sliding end of the linear driving slide table drives the material receiving fixing bracket, the first movable material receiving tray, and the second movable material receiving tray to move above the mold, and the second driving module is assembled on the material receiving fixing bracket and drives the second movable material receiving tray to move along the activity slot.

9. The feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a first lifting driving module group. The first lifting driving module group is drivingly connected to the pushing bottom plate and drives the pushing bottom plate to move along the Z-axis direction of the space, and at the same time, the second movable material receiving tray moves towards the direction close to the mold.

10. A feeding and discharging mechanism for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: It further includes a material pushing device arranged above the mold. The material pushing device includes a second lifting driving module group and a material discharging fixing plate, and a plurality of material pushing columns are arranged at the bottom of the material discharging fixing plate. The second lifting driving module group drives the material discharging fixing plate to move towards the mold direction, and enables the material pushing columns to pass through the feeding holes of the first movable material receiving tray and the second movable material receiving tray.

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