Automatic material distributing equipment for ring piece machining

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic material distributing device for ring piece machining, which comprises a material taking device, a protective sleeve separating device and a discharging device, the material taking device comprises a first moving mechanism and a ring piece outer clamping mechanism arranged on the first moving mechanism, and the ring piece outer clamping mechanism transfers ring pieces among a feeding station, a separating station and a material taking station; the protective sleeve separating device is arranged on the separating station, the discharging device comprises a second moving mechanism and a ring piece inner supporting mechanism arranged on the second moving mechanism, and the ring piece inner supporting mechanism transfers ring pieces between the separating station and the discharging station or between the material taking station and the discharging station. According to the equipment, automatic separation of the ring piece and the protective sleeve and automatic discharging of the ring piece can be achieved, and the production and machining efficiency of the ring piece is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automatic product conveying, and in particular relates to automatic material dividing equipment for ring processing. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, rings are often used as decorative exterior components for electronic components. For example, a metal ring is typically installed on the protruding portion of the camera body of mobile devices such as mobile phones and tablets. The processing of such rings involves machining the outer ring surface and machining the upper and lower ring surfaces, each of which needs to be performed in stages. During the outer ring machining, a protective cover must be placed inside the ring to prevent deformation. After the outer ring machining is completed, the protective cover must be removed before proceeding to other steps such as machining the upper and lower ring surfaces. In the existing process, manual removal of the protective cover and placement of the ring into the corresponding machining jig is required, which is time-consuming and affects the production efficiency of the ring products. Utility Model Content

[0003] In response to the above-mentioned defects or shortcomings, the present invention provides an automatic material dividing equipment for ring processing, which aims to solve the technical problem that in the existing ring processing process, the protective cover inside the ring needs to be manually removed, which affects the efficiency of ring product production.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an automatic material sorting equipment for ring processing, wherein the automatic material sorting equipment for ring processing includes a material picking device, a protective cover separation device and a material unloading device; the material picking device includes a first moving mechanism and a ring outer clamping mechanism provided on the first moving mechanism, and the ring outer clamping mechanism transfers the rings between the loading station, the separation station and the material picking station; the protective cover separation device is provided at the separation station; the material unloading device includes a second moving mechanism and a ring inner support mechanism provided on the second moving mechanism, and the ring inner support mechanism transfers the rings between the separation station and the material unloading station or between the material picking station and the material unloading station.

[0005] In an embodiment of the present invention, the ring inner support mechanism includes an inner support assembly, which includes a fixing member and an inner support member disposed at one end of the fixing member, and the inner support member includes a plurality of expandable inner support blocks.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, an air duct is provided in the fixing member, the end of the fixing member away from the inner support member is an air source connection port, the inner support block is a flexible block, and multiple inner support blocks form a ventilation space, which is connected to the air duct.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, a ring limiting groove is formed on the periphery of the inner support block.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the inner support mechanism of the ring-shaped part further includes an equidistant adjustment seat, which includes a seat body and a plurality of adjustment blocks. The seat body is arranged on the second moving mechanism, and the plurality of adjustment blocks are movably arranged on the seat body. An inner support assembly is arranged on each adjustment block.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first moving mechanism includes a first track and a lifting drive assembly movably arranged on the first track. The lifting drive assembly is drivingly connected to the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a flipping drive member is arranged at the lifting end of the lifting drive assembly, and the flipping drive member is drivingly connected to the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present utility model, the protective sleeve separating device includes a mounting frame and an air nozzle arranged on the mounting frame. The air nozzle includes one or a row of multiple nozzles.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present utility model, a feeding device and a feeding tray are arranged at the feeding station. The feeding device includes a horizontal conveying line body and a tray lifting assembly. The feeding tray is arranged on the horizontal conveying line body, and the tray lifting assembly is arranged below the horizontal conveying line body.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present utility model, every two feeding stations correspond to a separating station and a discharging station.

[0014] By the above technical solutions, the automatic material separating device for processing ring-shaped parts provided by the embodiments of the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] When using the above automatic material separating device for processing ring-shaped parts, ring-shaped parts with protective sleeves to be separated are placed at the feeding station. First, the first moving mechanism drives the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part to move to the position of the ring-shaped part, and the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part clamps the outer ring surface of the ring-shaped part. Then, the first moving mechanism drives the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part holding the ring-shaped part to move to the separating station, and the protective sleeve is separated from the ring-shaped part through the protective sleeve separating device. Then, the first moving mechanism drives the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part to move to the picking station. At the same time, the second moving mechanism also drives the inner support mechanism of the ring-shaped part to move to the picking station, and the inner support mechanism of the ring-shaped part internally supports the inner ring surface of the ring-shaped part. Finally, the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part releases the ring-shaped part, and the second moving mechanism drives the outer clamping mechanism of the ring-shaped part to transfer the ring-shaped part to the discharging station. Through this device, the automatic separation of the ring-shaped part and the protective sleeve and the automatic discharging of the ring-shaped part are realized, effectively improving the yield and production and processing efficiency of the ring-shaped part.

[0016] Other features and advantages of the present utility model will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation part. Description of the Drawings

[0017] The accompanying drawings are used to provide an understanding of the present utility model and form a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the accompanying drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of an automatic material sorting device for ring processing according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of a blanking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of an inner support mechanism for a ring according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of part A in

[0022] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of a material taking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of a separation device according to an embodiment of the present utility model; ;]]

[0024] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of a feeding device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals

[0026] 1 Material taking device 11 First moving mechanism

[0027] 111 First track 112 Lifting drive assembly

[0028] 113 Flipping drive member 12 Outer clamping mechanism for ring

[0029] 2 Separation device 21 Air nozzle

[0030] 22 Mounting frame

[0031] 3 Blanking device 31 Second moving mechanism

[0032] 32 Inner support mechanism for ring 321 Equally spaced adjustment seat

[0033] 3211 Seat body 3212 Adjusting block

[0034] 322 Inner support assembly 3221 Fixing member

[0035] 3222 Inner support piece 3223 Inner support block

[0036] 3224 Limit groove

[0037] 4 Loading device 41 Horizontal conveyor line

[0038] 42 Tray lifting assembly

[0039] 5 Loading tray 51 Stringing rod

[0040] 100 Loading station 200 Separation station

[0041] 300 Pick-up station 400 Unloading station Detailed implementation mode

[0042] The following will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present utility model, and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0043] The following describes the automatic material distribution equipment for ring processing of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] As Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 shown, the present utility model provides an automatic material distribution equipment for ring processing, including: a pick-up device 1, including a first moving mechanism 11 and a ring outer clamping mechanism 12 provided on the first moving mechanism 11, and the ring outer clamping mechanism 12 transfers the ring between the loading station 100, the separation station 200 and the pick-up station 300;

[0045] A protective sleeve separation device 2, provided at the separation station 200;

[0046] An unloading device 3, including a second moving mechanism 31 and a ring inner support mechanism 32 provided on the second moving mechanism 31, and the ring inner support mechanism 32 transfers the ring between the separation station 200 and the unloading station 400 or between the pick-up station 300 and the unloading station 400.

[0047] When using the automatic material sorting equipment for ring processing described above, ring parts with protective sleeves to be separated are placed at the loading station 100. First, the first moving mechanism 11 drives the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 to move to the position of the ring part, and the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 clamps the outer ring surface of the ring part. Then, the first moving mechanism 11 drives the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 holding the ring part to move to the separation station 200, and the protective sleeve separation device 2 separates the protective sleeve from the ring part. Then, the first moving mechanism 11 drives the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 to move to the picking station 300. At the same time, the second moving mechanism 31 also drives the inner ring supporting mechanism 32 to move to the picking station 300, and the inner ring supporting mechanism 32 supports the inner ring surface of the ring part. Finally, the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 releases the ring part, and the second moving mechanism 31 drives the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 to transfer the ring part to the unloading station 400.

[0048] With this equipment, the automatic separation of the ring part and the protective sleeve and the automatic unloading of the ring part are realized, effectively improving the production and processing efficiency of the ring part. Moreover, the outer ring clamping mechanism 12 and the inner ring supporting mechanism 32 respectively fix the ring part by means of outer clamping and inner supporting. On the one hand, the misaligned cooperation of the two can be realized to avoid interference between them during the process of transferring the ring part from the picking device 1 to the unloading device 3. On the other hand, during the unloading process, the ring part needs to be transferred into the tray, and the tray is formed with a receiving hole corresponding to the outer diameter of the ring part. The inner ring supporting mechanism 32 supports the ring part, which can avoid interference with the tray. And this equipment reduces the contact with the outer side of the ring part and reduces the damage to the outer side of the ring part.

[0049] Specifically, referring to Figure 2 , the second moving mechanism 31 is preferably a multi-axis robotic arm. The multi-axis robotic arm includes multiple rotating shafts, and the horizontal position of the inner ring supporting mechanism 32 is adjusted by the rotation angles of the multiple rotating shafts. The end shaft of the multi-axis robotic arm is a lifting shaft, and the lifting shaft is drivingly connected to the inner ring supporting mechanism 32 to adjust the height position of the inner ring supporting mechanism 32. In addition, the second moving mechanism 31 can also be set as a combination of a slide rail mechanism and a lifting mechanism.

[0050] Such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the ring member internal support mechanism 32 includes an internal support assembly 322, which includes a fixing member 3221 and an internal support member 3222 provided at one end of the fixing member 3221. The internal support member 3222 includes a plurality of expandable internal support blocks 3223. Specifically, an air passage is provided in the fixing member 3221, and the end of the fixing member 3221 facing away from the internal support member 3222 is an air source connection port. The internal support blocks 3223 are flexible blocks. The plurality of internal support blocks 3223 enclose a ventilation space, which is connected to the air passage. The fixing member 3221 is connected to an external air source through the air source connection port. When the air source is turned on, gas is introduced into the air passage. The internal support blocks 3223 expand outward under the action of the air pressure, thereby achieving internal support for the ring member. The force exerted by the inner support block 3223 on the ring can be achieved by adjusting the inflation speed of the air source, which can avoid the phenomenon of excessive tension of the inner support block 3223 damaging the ring. In addition, the inner support block 3223 is made of flexible material, which can further avoid damage to the ring. Therefore, the automatic material dividing equipment for ring processing provided by the utility model is particularly suitable for the transfer operation of small rings such as metal rings on lenses related to electronic consumer products.

[0051] Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. The inner support assembly 322 may also adopt a mechanical structure. For example, a liftable inverted cone is set in the fixing member 3221, and the inner support block 3223 can be pushed outward when the inverted cone moves downward; or a connecting rod mechanism is set in the fixing member 3221, and the connecting rod mechanism can swing outward to drive the inner support block 3223 to open outward.

[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, a ring limiting groove 3224 is formed on the periphery of the inner support block 3223. The ring limiting groove 3224 is used to accommodate the ring, and the upper and lower side walls of the ring limiting groove 3224 can stop and limit the ring to prevent it from falling off the inner support member 3222.

[0053] like Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment of the present utility model, the ring internal support mechanism 32 also includes an equidistant adjustment seat 321, which includes a seat body 3211 and a plurality of adjustment blocks 3212. The seat body 3211 is provided on the second moving mechanism 31, and the plurality of adjustment blocks 3212 are all movably provided on the seat body 3211. Each adjustment block 3212 is provided with an internal support assembly 322. On the one hand, by providing multiple internal support assemblies 322, multiple rings can be taken and placed at one time, thereby improving work efficiency. Correspondingly, the ring external clamping mechanism 12 can also take and place multiple rings at one time. On the other hand, the sizes and models of the rings are different, and the spacing between adjacent rings may also be different. Therefore, by adjusting the spacing between adjacent adjustment blocks 3212, the need for taking and placing rings of different sizes and models can be met.

[0054] Specifically, the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring includes a clamping cylinder and two clamping plates. The two driving ends of the clamping cylinder are respectively connected to the two clamping plates to drive the two clamping plates to approach each other or move away from each other. A plurality of clamping openings are correspondingly provided on the two clamping plates, and the clamping openings are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the clamping plates to meet the requirement of clamping multiple rings simultaneously.

[0055] As Figure 5 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first moving mechanism 11 includes a first track 111 and a lifting drive assembly 112 movably disposed on the first track 111. The lifting drive assembly 112 is drivingly connected to the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring. A driving motor and a lead screw pair are provided on the first track 111 to drive the lifting drive assembly 112 to move along the first track 111 between the loading station 100, the separating station 200, and the picking station 300. At the loading station 100, the lifting drive assembly 112 drives the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring to descend to clamp the ring, and then rises to a set height to prevent the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring from interfering with other devices of the equipment.

[0056] As Figure 5 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, a flipping drive member 113 is provided at the lifting end of the lifting drive assembly 112. The flipping drive member 113 is drivingly connected to the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring. After the first moving mechanism 11 drives the lifting drive assembly 112 to move to the separating station 200, the flipping drive member 113 drives the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring to flip, so that the ring is in an inverted state, and the protective sleeve has a tendency to fall out of the ring under its own gravity. The protective sleeve separating device 2 only needs to apply a slight thrust to the protective sleeve to realize the separation of the protective sleeve and the metal ring, ensuring the success rate of the separation of the protective sleeve.

[0057] Specifically, the flipping drive member 113 is preferably a flipping cylinder. The clamping cylinder of the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring is fixed to the rotating end of the flipping cylinder, and the flipping and resetting of the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring can be realized by controlling the air intake and exhaust directions of the flipping cylinder.

[0058] As Figure 6 shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the protective sleeve separating device 2 includes a mounting frame 22 and an air nozzle 21 provided on the mounting frame 22. The air nozzle 21 includes one or a row of multiple. As described above, the protective sleeve separating device 2 only needs to apply a slight thrust to the protective sleeve to realize the separation of the protective sleeve and the ring. Therefore, the protective sleeve separating device 2 uses a jetting method to push the protective sleeve out of the ring. The protective sleeve separating device 2 does not directly contact the ring or the protective sleeve, which can avoid bumping them.

[0059] Specifically, the air nozzles 21 are arranged in a row with multiple nozzles, and the number of air nozzles 21 corresponds to the number of clamping openings on the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring. During the separation process, the airflow ejected by the air nozzles 21 directly blows towards the protective sleeve, ensuring the success rate of separating the protective sleeve.

[0060] Specifically, a recovery tray is also provided at the separation station 200. After separation, the protective sleeve directly falls into the recovery tray, realizing the recovery of the protective sleeve.

[0061] Furthermore, the air nozzles 21 are inclined towards the side where the recovery tray is provided, ensuring that the protective sleeve accurately falls into the recovery tray without scattering to other stations.

[0062] As Figure 7 shown, in the embodiment of the present utility model, a feeding device 4 and a feeding tray 5 are provided at the feeding station 100. The feeding device 4 includes a horizontal conveying line body 41 and a tray lifting assembly 42. The feeding tray 5 is arranged on the horizontal conveying line body 41, and the tray lifting assembly 42 is arranged below the horizontal conveying line body 41. The rings with protective sleeves are arranged in a whole row in the feeding tray 5. The feeding tray 5 is placed on the horizontal conveying line body 41 manually or by a robotic arm. The horizontal conveying line body 41 transports the feeding tray 5 to directly above the tray lifting assembly 42. The tray lifting assembly 42 lifts the feeding tray 5 to a set height, and then the picking device 1 picks up the rings in the feeding tray 5 and performs subsequent steps. Thus, the feeding device 4 enables the operator or the robotic arm to perform the feeding operation at a position far from the picking device 1, improving the safety of feeding.

[0063] Specifically, a plurality of stringing rods 51 arranged in an array are provided in the feeding tray 5. The stringing rods 51 can be used for the protective sleeve to be sleeved, realizing the fixation of the ring and ensuring that the outer clamping mechanism 12 of the ring can accurately clamp the ring.

[0064] Specifically, the number of picking devices 1 is two. The two picking devices 1 are horizontally spaced apart from the separation station 200. The picking device 1 close to the discharging device 3 is arranged on the tabletop of the installation table, and the other picking device 1 is arranged above the horizontal conveying line body 41 at an interval from the tabletop through a bracket. The two picking devices 1 alternately clamp the rings, further improving the production efficiency.

[0065] As Figure 1 shown, in the embodiment of the present utility model, every two feeding stations 100 correspond to one separation station 200 and one discharging station 400. Thus, the feeding devices 4 at the two feeding stations 100 can realize alternate feeding, avoiding the equipment from pausing and waiting due to placing the feeding tray 5 and improving the operation efficiency. Specifically, two feeding stations 100 are provided on one installation table. The separation station 200 is arranged between the two feeding stations 100, and the discharging station 400 is located on the same side of the two feeding stations 100.

[0066] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0067] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0068] In the description of this specification, the descriptions with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0069] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic material distributing device for ring machining, characterized in that include: A material taking device (1) comprises a first moving mechanism (11) and a ring outer clamping mechanism (12) provided on the first moving mechanism (11), wherein the ring outer clamping mechanism (12) transfers the rings between a loading station (100), a separating station (200) and a material taking station (300); A protective cover separation device (2), provided at the separation station (200); The unloading device (3) comprises a second moving mechanism (31) and a ring-supporting mechanism (32) provided on the second moving mechanism (31), wherein the ring-supporting mechanism (32) transfers the rings between the separation station (200) and the unloading station (400) or between the retrieving station (300) and the unloading station (400).

2. The automatic material distribution equipment for ring processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ring-shaped internal support mechanism (32) comprises an internal support assembly (322), wherein the internal support assembly (322) comprises a fixing member (3221) and an internal support member (3222) arranged at one end of the fixing member (3221), and the internal support member (3222) comprises a plurality of expandable internal support blocks (3223).

3. The automatic material distribution device for ring processing according to claim 2, characterized in that, An air duct is provided in the fixing member (3221), and the end of the fixing member (3221) facing away from the inner support member (3222) is an air source connection port. The inner support block (3223) is a flexible block. A plurality of the inner support blocks (3223) form a ventilation space, and the ventilation space is connected to the air duct.

4. The automatic material distribution device for ring machining according to claim 2, characterized in that, A ring limiting groove (3224) is formed on the periphery of the inner support block (3223).

5. The automatic material distribution device for ring processing according to claim 2, wherein The ring inner support mechanism (32) further comprises an equidistant adjustment seat (321), the equidistant adjustment seat (321) comprising a seat body (3211) and a plurality of adjustment blocks (3212), the seat body (3211) being arranged on the second moving mechanism (31), the plurality of adjustment blocks (3212) being movably arranged on the seat body (3211), and each of the adjustment blocks (3212) being provided with the inner support assembly (322).

6. The automatic material sorting device for ring processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first moving mechanism (11) comprises a first track (111) and a lifting drive assembly (112) movably arranged on the first track (111), and the lifting drive assembly (112) drives and connects the ring outer clamping mechanism (12).

7. The automatic material distribution device for ring processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting end of the lifting drive assembly (112) is provided with a flip driving member (113), and the flip driving member (113) drives and connects the ring outer clamping mechanism (12).

8. The automatic material sorting device for ring processing according to claim 7, characterized in that, The protective cover separation device (2) comprises a mounting frame (22) and an air spray head (21) arranged on the mounting frame, wherein the air spray head (21) comprises one or a plurality of air spray heads in a row.

9. The automatic material sorting device for ring processing according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The loading station (100) is provided with a loading device (4) and a loading tray (5), the loading device (4) comprises a horizontal conveying line body (41) and a tray lifting assembly (42), the loading tray (5) is arranged on the horizontal conveying line body (41), and the tray lifting assembly (42) is arranged below the horizontal conveying line body (41).

10. The automatic material distribution device for ring machining according to claim 8, characterized in that, Every two loading stations (100) correspond to one separating station (200) and one unloading station (400).

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