Automatic feeding device and production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automation devices, and discloses an automatic feeding device and a production line, and the automatic feeding device comprises a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a bearing part and a transferring mechanism. Wherein a first positioning structure is arranged on the bearing piece, and a matching part is arranged on the circular product; the transferring mechanism is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism and suitable for transferring the circular products on the transferring container to the bearing piece, and the first positioning structure is matched with the matching part to position the circular products. According to the automatic feeding device of the structure, the circular products are placed in the containing grooves of the transfer containers, the transfer containers filled with the circular products are placed on the feeding mechanism, during feeding, the transfer mechanism transfers the circular products in the containing grooves to the bearing pieces, the matching parts on the circular products are matched with the first positioning structures on the bearing pieces, and the circular products are placed in the containing grooves. And the conveying mechanism conveys the circular products to a rear production line, and therefore automatic feeding and positioning of the circular products are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation devices, in particular to an automatic feeding device and a production line. Background Art

[0002] During the production process, some products are placed in blister packs, which carry the products along the production line. Before these packs are transferred to the production line, they are first transferred to the production line via an automatic loading device. However, some round products are prone to rotation and positional shifting during transfer. These shifted round products cannot be docked with subsequent workstations, making it impossible to automatically load and position these round products using existing automatic loading devices. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an automatic loading device and a production line to solve the problem that the automatic loading device in the prior art cannot realize automatic loading and positioning of round products.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an automatic feeding device, comprising:

[0005] The loading mechanism is suitable for carrying a transfer container, and the transfer container is provided with a receiving groove suitable for receiving round products;

[0006] A conveying mechanism, provided on one side of the feeding mechanism;

[0007] A carrier is provided at the moving end of the conveying mechanism, the carrier is provided with a first positioning structure, and the circular product is provided with a matching portion;

[0008] The transfer mechanism is arranged on one side of the loading mechanism, and the transfer mechanism is suitable for transferring the circular product on the transfer container to the carrier. The first positioning structure cooperates with the matching part to position the circular product.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the first positioning structure includes a positioning column provided on the carrier, the matching portion includes a positioning hole provided on the circular product, and the positioning column is snap-fitted with the positioning hole.

[0010] Beneficial effect: The automatic loading device of this structure places the circular product in the receiving groove of the transfer container, and the transfer container filled with circular products is placed on the loading mechanism. During loading, the transfer mechanism transfers the circular product in the receiving groove to the carrier, and the matching part on the circular product cooperates with the first positioning structure on the carrier to position the circular product, effectively preventing the circular product from rotating. The conveying mechanism conveys the circular product to the rear production line, thereby realizing automatic loading and positioning of the circular product.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, a second positioning structure is provided in the receiving groove of the transport container, and the second positioning structure cooperates with the matching portion to position the round product in the receiving groove.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The positioning column and the positioning hole are snap-fitted together, the positioning structure is simple and efficient, and the anti-rotation effect is good.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes a linear module, and the supporting member is installed on a sliding seat of the linear module.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the transfer mechanism includes a robot arm, and the end of the robot arm is connected to a suction cup mechanism.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the loading mechanism includes a loading lifting mechanism and a first detection mechanism, the driving end of the loading lifting mechanism is connected to the loading support, and multiple transfer containers are suitable for stacking on the loading support; the first detection mechanism is arranged on one side of the upper part of the loading lifting mechanism, and the loading lifting mechanism is used to lift the transfer container upward. When the first detection mechanism detects the transfer container, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting.

[0016] Beneficial effect: When the loading lifting mechanism lifts the top transfer container on the loading support to the detection range of the first detection mechanism, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting to lift the top transfer container to the same height, and the manipulator then moves to the top of the transfer container to pick up the material, ensuring the consistency of the height of the manipulator's material picking position.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the loading mechanism also includes a loading conveyor line, the loading support and the loading conveyor line are staggered, the loading conveyor line is used to transport the stacked transfer containers to the top of the loading support, and the loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support to move upward to lift the stacked transfer containers on the loading conveyor line.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, it also includes a unloading mechanism, which includes a unloading jacking mechanism and a second detection mechanism. The unloading jacking mechanism is arranged on one side of the loading jacking mechanism, and the driving end of the unloading jacking mechanism is connected to the unloading support; the second detection mechanism is arranged on one side of the upper part of the unloading jacking mechanism, and the height of the second detection mechanism is flush with the height of the first detection mechanism. The transfer mechanism is used to transfer the transfer container on the loading support that does not accommodate circular products to the unloading support. The second detection mechanism detects the transfer container, and the unloading jacking mechanism drives the unloading support to move downward.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the unloading mechanism also includes a unloading conveyor line, and the unloading support is staggered with the unloading conveyor line. After the unloading support is full of transfer containers, the unloading lifting mechanism drives the unloading support to move downward to place the transfer container on the unloading conveyor line. The unloading conveyor line is used to transport the transfer container away from the unloading support.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a production line comprising any one of the automatic loading devices described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram from a first angle of an automatic loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a second angle schematic diagram of an automatic loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial enlarged view of a transfer container on top of a loading support of an automatic loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of the supporting member of an automatic loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 101. First detection mechanism; 102. Loading support; 103. Loading conveyor line; 2. Conveying mechanism; 201. Sliding seat; 3. Carrying member; 301. First positioning structure; 4. Transfer mechanism; 401. Suction cup mechanism; 501. Second detection mechanism; 502. Unloading support; 503. Unloading conveyor line; 6. Transfer container; 601. Accommodating tank; 602. Second positioning structure; 7. Round product. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The following combination Figures 1 to 4 , describing the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, an automatic loading device is provided, comprising a loading mechanism, a conveying mechanism 2 , a carrier 3 and a transfer mechanism 4 .

[0031] Among them, the loading mechanism is suitable for carrying the transfer container 6, and the transfer container 6 is provided with a receiving groove 601 suitable for accommodating the circular product 7; the conveying mechanism 2 is arranged on one side of the loading mechanism; the supporting member 3 is arranged at the moving end of the conveying mechanism 2, and the supporting member 3 is provided with a first positioning structure 301, and the circular product 7 is provided with a matching part; the transfer mechanism 4 is arranged on one side of the loading mechanism, and the transfer mechanism 4 is suitable for transferring the circular product 7 on the transfer container 6 to the supporting member 3, and the first positioning structure 301 cooperates with the matching part to position the circular product 7.

[0032] The automatic loading device of this structure places the circular product 7 in the receiving groove 601 of the transfer container 6, and the transfer container 6 filled with the circular product 7 is placed on the loading mechanism. During loading, the transfer mechanism 4 transfers the circular product 7 in the receiving groove 601 to the carrier 3, and the matching part on the circular product 7 cooperates with the first positioning structure 301 on the carrier 3 to position the circular product 7, effectively preventing the circular product 7 from rotating. The conveying mechanism 2 conveys the circular product 7 to the rear production line, thereby realizing automatic loading and positioning of the circular product 7.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the first positioning structure 301 includes a positioning post provided on the carrier 3, and the matching portion includes a positioning hole provided on the circular product 7. The positioning post and the positioning hole are engaged with each other, resulting in a simple and efficient positioning structure with good anti-rotation effect. Optionally, the positioning post is provided on the top surface of the carrier 3.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first positioning structure 301 includes at least two cylindrical positioning posts, the number of which corresponds to the number of positioning holes. The transfer mechanism 4 transfers the circular product 7 from the transfer container 6 to the top of the carrier 3. The transfer mechanism 4 releases the circular product 7, which automatically falls onto the carrier 3, with the positioning holes fitting over the positioning posts. In this embodiment, the tops of the cylindrical positioning posts are tapered to guide the positioning holes of the circular product 7 into fitting over the positioning posts.

[0035] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, two placement areas are provided on the carrier 3, and each placement area corresponds to a group of first positioning structures 301. The transfer mechanism 4 simultaneously grabs two circular products 7 and places the products on the carrier 3 to improve the loading efficiency.

[0036] Alternatively, in one embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, a second positioning structure 602 is provided in the receiving groove 601 of the transfer container 6. The second positioning structure 602 cooperates with the matching part to position the circular product 7 in the receiving groove 601, which can effectively prevent the circular product 7 from rotating relative to the transfer container 6, ensuring the position accuracy of the circular product 7 during the loading process. The transfer mechanism 4 then transfers the circular product 7 to the carrier 3, and the positioning hole of the circular product 7 cooperates with the positioning column on the carrier 3. The conveying mechanism 2 conveys the circular product 7 to the rear production line to prevent the circular product 7 from rotating during the entire loading process, ensuring that the circular product 7 is conveyed to the subsequent workstation in a fixed position and posture, ensuring that the circular product 7 can be accurately docked with the subsequent workstation.

[0037] For example, Figure 3 As shown, the second positioning structure 602 includes second positioning posts. At least two second positioning posts are provided in each receiving groove 601 , and the second positioning posts cooperate with the positioning holes on the circular product 7 .

[0038] The transfer container 6 is provided with a plurality of receiving slots 601 for storing a plurality of round products 7 at the same time.

[0039] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 2 includes a linear module, with the carrier 3 mounted on a sliding seat 201 of the linear module. The linear module is connected to the rear production line. When the linear module operates, the sliding seat 201 drives the carrier 3 away from the loading mechanism to convey the round product 7 to the rear production line. The conveying mechanism 2 has a simple structure and occupies a small space.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one embodiment, the transfer mechanism 4 includes a manipulator, the end of which is connected to a suction cup mechanism 401. The end of the transfer manipulator moves above the loading mechanism, the suction cup mechanism 401 moves down and picks up the round product 7, and the end of the manipulator then moves above the carrier 3. The end of the manipulator descends, the suction cup mechanism 401 releases the round product 7, and the round product 7 automatically falls onto the carrier 3, thus conveniently and quickly transferring and positioning the round product 7.

[0041] like Figure 1 As shown, the loading mechanism includes a loading lifting mechanism and a first detection mechanism 101. The driving end of the loading lifting mechanism is connected to the loading support 102. A plurality of transfer containers 6 are suitable for stacking on the loading support 102. The first detection mechanism 101 is provided on one side of the upper portion of the loading lifting mechanism. The loading lifting mechanism is used to lift the transfer container 6 upward. When the first detection mechanism 101 detects the transfer container 6, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting. When the loading lifting mechanism lifts the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the loading support 102 to the detection range of the first detection mechanism 101, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting to lift the transfer container 6 on the top layer to the same height. The manipulator then moves to the top of the transfer container 6 to pick up the material, ensuring the consistency of the height of the manipulator's picking position.

[0042] Optionally, the loading lifting mechanism is a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, etc. The top of the loading lifting mechanism is connected to the loading support 102, and multiple transfer containers 6 filled with round products 7 are stacked above the loading support 102. The loading lifting mechanism lifts the loading support 102 upward to lift the transfer container 6 upward.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the loading mechanism also includes a loading conveyor line 103, and the loading support 102 and the loading conveyor line 103 are staggered. The loading conveyor line 103 is used to transport the stacked transfer containers 6 to the top of the loading support 102, and the loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support 102 to move upward to lift the stacked transfer containers 6 on the loading conveyor line 103. During loading, multiple transfer containers 6 filled with round products 7 are stacked up and down, and the stacked transfer containers 6 are placed on the loading conveyor line 103. The loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support 102 to move down to the bottom of the conveying surface of the loading conveyor line 103. The loading conveyor line 103 transports the transfer container 6 to the top of the loading support 102. The loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support 102 to move upward to lift the transfer container 6 upward. When the transfer container 6 on the top layer moves to the same height as the first detection mechanism 101, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting, and the end of the manipulator moves to the upper part of the loading mechanism to start taking materials.

[0044] like Figure 1As shown, the automatic loading device also includes a loading mechanism, which includes a loading lifting mechanism and a second detection mechanism 501. The loading lifting mechanism is arranged on one side of the loading lifting mechanism, and the driving end of the loading lifting mechanism is connected to the loading support 502; the second detection mechanism 501 is arranged on one side of the upper part of the loading lifting mechanism, and the height of the second detection mechanism 501 is flush with the height of the first detection mechanism 101. The transfer mechanism 4 is used to transfer the transfer container 6 on the loading support 102 that does not accommodate the circular product 7 to the loading support 502. The second detection mechanism 501 detects the transfer container 6, and the loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support 502 to move downward. After all the round products 7 on the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the loading support 102 are removed, the transfer mechanism 4 transfers the empty transfer container 6 to the unloading support 502. The second detection mechanism 501 detects the transfer container 6, and the unloading lifting mechanism drives the unloading support 502 downward by the height of the transfer container 6. The transfer mechanism 4 then transfers the empty transfer container 6 to the unloading support 502. The first detection mechanism 101 cooperates with the second detection mechanism 501 to ensure that the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the loading support 102 is flush with the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the unloading support 502, ensuring the consistency of the height of the transfer mechanism 4 when taking and unloading materials.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, the unloading mechanism also includes a unloading conveyor line 503, and the unloading support 502 and the unloading conveyor line 503 are staggered. After the unloading support 502 is full of transfer containers 6, the unloading lifting mechanism drives the unloading support 502 to move downward to place the transfer container 6 on the unloading conveyor line 503. The unloading conveyor line 503 is used to transport the transfer container 6 in a direction away from the unloading support 502, so as to conveniently and quickly transport the transfer container 6 out of the unloading mechanism.

[0046] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the loading conveyor line 103 and the unloading conveyor line 503 are arranged parallel and side by side. The loading lifting mechanism is located on the unloading side of the loading conveyor line 103, and the unloading lifting mechanism is located on the unloading side of the unloading conveyor line 503. Both the loading conveyor line 103 and the unloading conveyor line 503 are dual-belt conveyor lines. The loading support 102 and the unloading support 502 have the same structure. The loading support 102 includes multiple strip-shaped support plates distributed in the gap between the two belts and on both sides of the two belts. The bottoms of the strip-shaped support plates are connected to the loading lifting mechanism. The loading support 102 and the unloading support 502 are aligned in the direction of the loading conveyor line 103.

[0047] Baffles are provided on both sides of the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism, the first detection mechanism 101 is fixed on the baffles on the side of the loading mechanism, and the second detection mechanism 501 is fixed on the baffles on the side of the unloading mechanism. Optionally, the first sensing mechanism and the second sensing mechanism are both optical fiber sensors.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the linear module is arranged on one side close to the unloading end of the loading conveyor line 103, and the extension direction of the linear module is aligned with the extension direction of the loading conveyor line 103; the robot is arranged between the loading mechanism and the unloading mechanism.

[0049] When the automatic loading device is working, multiple transfer containers 6 containing round products 7 are stacked on the loading end of the loading conveyor line 103. The loading conveyor line 103 transports the transfer container 6 to the top of the loading support 102. The loading lifting mechanism lifts the loading support 102 upward. The loading support 102 contacts the transfer container 6 and lifts the transfer container 6 upward. When the transfer container 6 on the top of the loading support 102 moves to be flush with the detection end of the first detection mechanism 101, the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting, the manipulator moves to the top of the loading mechanism, the suction cup mechanism 401 moves down to pick up the material, the manipulator places the round product 7 on the carrier 3, and the linear module transports the round product 7 to the production line on the rear side. After the circular product 7 on the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the loading support 102 is emptied, the manipulator transfers the empty transfer container 6 to the unloading support 502, and the loading support 102 moves up so that the transfer container 6 on the top layer is at the same height as the first detection mechanism 101, and the manipulator continues to take materials; the empty transfer container 6 is placed on the unloading support 502, and the second detection mechanism 501 detects the transfer container 6, and the unloading support 502 moves down a certain height. When the transfer container 6 on the top layer of the loading mechanism is emptied again, the manipulator transports the empty transfer container 6 to the unloading support 502. When the transfer containers 6 on the unloading support 502 are full, the unloading lifting mechanism drives the unloading support 502 to move down to place the transfer container 6 on the unloading conveyor line 503. The unloading conveyor line 503 runs to transport the empty transfer container 6 out from above the unloading support 502.

[0050] Optionally, the transport container 6 comprises a blister box.

[0051] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, a production line is provided, comprising the above-mentioned automatic loading device and transfer container 6.

[0052] When the production line of this structure is loading, the transfer mechanism 4 transfers the circular product 7 in the receiving groove 601 to the carrier 3, and the matching part on the circular product 7 cooperates with the first positioning structure 301 on the carrier 3 to position the circular product 7, effectively preventing the circular product 7 from rotating. The conveying mechanism 2 conveys the circular product 7 to the rear production line, thereby realizing automatic loading and positioning of the circular product 7.

[0053] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations shall fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that: include: A loading mechanism, adapted to carry a transfer container (6), wherein the transfer container (6) is provided with a receiving groove (601) adapted to receive a round product (7); A conveying mechanism (2) is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism; A carrier (3) is provided at the moving end of the conveying mechanism (2), the carrier (3) is provided with a first positioning structure (301), and the circular product (7) is provided with a matching portion; A transfer mechanism (4) is provided on one side of the loading mechanism, and the transfer mechanism (4) is suitable for transferring the circular product (7) on the transfer container (6) to the carrier (3), and the first positioning structure (301) cooperates with the matching portion to position the circular product (7).

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning structure (301) includes a positioning column provided on the carrier (3), the matching portion includes a positioning hole provided on the circular product (7), and the positioning column is engaged with the positioning hole.

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A second positioning structure (602) is provided in the receiving groove (601) of the transport container (6), and the second positioning structure (602) cooperates with the matching portion to position the circular product (7) in the receiving groove (601).

4. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (2) comprises a linear module, and the carrier (3) is mounted on a sliding seat (201) of the linear module.

5. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (4) comprises a manipulator, the end of which is connected to a suction cup mechanism (401).

6. The automatic loading device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The loading mechanism includes a loading lifting mechanism and a first detection mechanism (101), wherein the driving end of the loading lifting mechanism is connected to the loading support (102), and a plurality of transfer containers (6) are suitable for being stacked on the loading support (102); the first detection mechanism (101) is arranged on one side of the upper part of the loading lifting mechanism, and the loading lifting mechanism is used to lift the transfer container (6) upwards, and when the first detection mechanism (101) detects the transfer container (6), the loading lifting mechanism stops lifting.

7. The automatic loading device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The loading mechanism also includes a loading conveyor line (103), the loading support (102) and the loading conveyor line (103) are staggered, the loading conveyor line (103) is used to transport the stacked transfer containers (6) to the top of the loading support (102), and the loading lifting mechanism drives the loading support (102) to move upward to lift the stacked transfer containers (6) on the loading conveyor line (103).

8. The automatic loading device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a material unloading mechanism, which includes a material unloading lifting mechanism and a second detection mechanism (501). The material unloading lifting mechanism is arranged on one side of the material loading lifting mechanism, and the driving end of the material unloading lifting mechanism is connected to the material unloading support (502); the second detection mechanism (501) is arranged on one side of the upper part of the material unloading lifting mechanism, and the height of the second detection mechanism (501) is flush with the height of the first detection mechanism (101). The transfer mechanism (4) is used to transfer the transfer container (6) on the material loading support (102) that does not accommodate the circular product (7) to the material unloading support (502). The second detection mechanism (501) detects the transfer container (6), and the material unloading lifting mechanism drives the material unloading support (502) to move downward.

9. The automatic loading device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The unloading mechanism also includes an unloading conveyor line (503), and the unloading support (502) and the unloading conveyor line (503) are staggered. After the unloading support (502) is full of transfer containers (6), the unloading lifting mechanism drives the unloading support (502) to move downward to place the transfer container (6) on the unloading conveyor line (503). The unloading conveyor line (503) is used to transport the transfer container (6) in a direction away from the unloading support (502).

10. A production line, characterized in that: The automatic loading device comprises the automatic loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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