Feeding mechanism and automatic equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a feeding mechanism and automatic equipment. The feeding mechanism is arranged on the automatic equipment. In the feeding mechanism, a driving piece outputs torque to enable a cam and an intermittent gear to rotate, in the rotating process of the cam, a sliding guide assembly moves along a sliding guide track on the cam, and along with the position change of the sliding guide assembly on the sliding guide track, the sliding guide assembly also drives a clamping assembly to move; therefore, the clamping movable assembly can conduct clamping and fixing actions or clamping and releasing actions, and the purpose of clamping or releasing materials is achieved. Furthermore, the intermittent gear rotates while the cam rotates, and when the intermittent gear rotates and is meshed with the fixed gear, the intermittent gear moves in the circumferential direction of the fixed gear, so that the movable frame rotates on the support, and the clamping assembly is driven by the movable frame to rotate together. In this way, the overall compact degree of the equipment is improved, and the manufacturing cost of the equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, in particular to a feeding mechanism and automation equipment. Background Art

[0002] Automated equipment generally refers to various devices that can perform predetermined actions to complete one or several tasks, which can greatly improve work efficiency; different work actions or work objectives usually correspond to different working mechanisms.

[0003] The feeding process in related art typically includes two mechanisms: a gripping mechanism and a tilting mechanism. Specifically, the gripping mechanism is used to grasp the material or container containing the material. The tilting mechanism then drives the gripping mechanism to rotate, thereby rotating the material or container grasped by the gripping mechanism for feeding. However, each of the two motion mechanisms required for a single feeding process requires at least one torque output element. As a result, the installation of multiple torque output elements requires a very large installation and working space, reducing the overall compactness of the equipment. Furthermore, the installation of multiple torque output elements leads to excessively high manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a feeding mechanism and an automated device that can solve the problems of low overall compactness and high manufacturing cost.

[0005] The first aspect of the present invention provides a feeding mechanism, which includes:

[0006] seat body;

[0007] A supporting device, comprising a fixed gear and a movable frame, wherein the fixed gear and the movable frame are both connected to the base;

[0008] a driving device, disposed on the movable frame and connected to the fixed gear through an intermittent gear drive, such that the movable frame rotates when the intermittent gear is engaged with the fixed gear; and

[0009] The clamping device is driven and connected to the driving device so that the clamping device can clamp the hopper or release the hopper under the drive of the driving device, so that the movable frame can drive the hopper to flip through the clamping device.

[0010] Preferably, the driving device includes a driving member and a cam, the driving member is provided on the movable frame, the driving member is configured to drive the cam and the intermittent gear to rotate, and the cam is provided with a sliding guide track;

[0011] The clamping device includes a clamping assembly and a sliding guide assembly, wherein the clamping assembly is movably arranged on the movable frame, and the sliding guide assembly is arranged on the clamping assembly;

[0012] When the cam rotates, the sliding guide assembly slides along the sliding guide track, so that the sliding guide assembly drives the clamping assembly to clamp the hopper or release the hopper.

[0013] Preferably, the driving member is provided with an output shaft;

[0014] Wherein, at least one of the intermittent gear and the cam is sleeved and fixed on the output shaft; or

[0015] The supporting device further comprises a first gear transmission assembly, the output shaft is drivingly connected to the first gear transmission assembly, and the first gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the cam; or

[0016] The supporting device further includes a second gear transmission assembly, the output shaft is drivingly connected to the second gear transmission assembly, and the second gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the intermittent gear.

[0017] Preferably, a maximum opening position and a clamping holding section are provided on the sliding guide track. When the sliding guide assembly slides close to the maximum opening position, the sliding guide assembly drives the clamping assembly to release the hopper; when the sliding guide assembly slides away from the maximum opening position, the sliding guide assembly drives the clamping assembly to clamp the hopper.

[0018] When the sliding guide assembly slides on the clamping and holding section, the sliding guide assembly drives the clamping assembly to hold the clamping hopper.

[0019] Preferably, a clamping adjustment section is further provided on the sliding guide track, and the maximum clamping position is located on the clamping adjustment section.

[0020] Preferably, when the sliding guide assembly slides on at least a portion of the clamping adjustment section, the intermittent gear is separated from the fixed gear; and / or

[0021] When the sliding guide assembly slides on at least a portion of the clamping and holding section, the intermittent gear engages with the fixed gear, so that the movable frame drives the clamping assembly in the hopper clamping state to rotate.

[0022] Preferably, a transition section is provided at each end of the clamping adjustment section, and the two transition sections are respectively connected to the two ends of the clamping and holding section.

[0023] Preferably, the radius of the clamping and holding section is 20 mm to 30 mm; and / or

[0024] The radius of the clamping adjustment section is 25 mm to 36 mm; and / or

[0025] The radius of the transition section is 6 mm to 13 mm.

[0026] Preferably, a guide surface is provided on the peripheral side wall of the cam, the guide surface defines the sliding guide track, and the sliding guide assembly slides against the guide surface; or

[0027] A guide groove is provided on the cam, the guide groove defines the sliding guide track, and the sliding guide assembly is slidably arranged in the guide groove.

[0028] Preferably, the sliding guide assembly includes a roller, the roller is rotatably arranged on the clamping assembly, and the roller is slidably arranged on the sliding guide track; or

[0029] The sliding guide assembly includes a guide post, which is fixedly arranged on the clamping assembly, inserted into the cam, and configured to be able to slide along the sliding guide track.

[0030] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the first clamping member is provided with a first clamping end, the second clamping member is provided with a second clamping end, and the first clamping member and the second clamping member are both provided on the movable frame;

[0031] The sliding guide assembly is disposed on the first clamping member, and the first clamping member is configured to be movable on the movable frame under the drive of the sliding guide assembly, so that the first clamping end moves toward the direction close to the second clamping end to clamp the hopper, or the first clamping end moves toward the direction away from the second clamping end to release the hopper.

[0032] Preferably, the clamping assembly further includes an elastic member and a synchronization structure;

[0033] The first clamping member and the second clamping member are respectively rotatably mounted on the movable frame, the sliding guide assembly is mounted on the first clamping member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the first clamping member, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the second clamping member, and the synchronization structure is mounted between the first clamping member and the second clamping member;

[0034] The elastic member provides a force to drive the first clamping member and the second clamping member to open the clamp to release the hopper. When the first clamping member rotates, it can drive the second clamping member to rotate in the opposite direction through the synchronous structure.

[0035] Preferably, the synchronization structure includes a synchronization column and a synchronization position, one of the synchronization column and the synchronization position is provided on the first clamping member, and the other of the synchronization column and the synchronization position is provided on the second clamping member;

[0036] The synchronization post passes through the synchronization position, and the synchronization post is slidably held against the side wall of the synchronization position.

[0037] Preferably, the supporting device further comprises a bracket, the bracket is arranged on the base, the fixed gear is arranged on the bracket, and the movable frame is rotatably arranged on the bracket.

[0038] Preferably, the supporting device further comprises a rotation correction component, and the rotation correction component is used to provide a force driving the movable frame to rotate and return to an initial position.

[0039] Preferably, the rotation correction assembly includes a correction reset member and a correction limit member;

[0040] The correction reset member is arranged on the bracket or the seat body, the correction reset member abuts against the correction limit member, and the correction reset member provides elastic force to the correction limit member, thereby correcting the direction of the movable frame on the bracket.

[0041] Preferably, the correction reset member includes a torsion spring, which is located on the bracket. One end of the torsion spring is fixedly disposed on the bracket, and the other end of the torsion spring extends and abuts against the correction limit member.

[0042] Preferably, the support device further comprises a rotation limiting assembly, the rotation limiting assembly comprising a first limiting member and a second limiting member, the first limiting member being arranged on the movable frame, and the second limiting member being arranged on the bracket;

[0043] The first position-limiting member is configured to be able to abut against the second position-limiting member under the drive of the movable frame, thereby limiting the relative position of the first position-limiting member and the second position-limiting member.

[0044] The second aspect of the present invention further provides an automated device, which includes the feeding mechanism described in any one of the above technical solutions, and the automated device also includes a frame, and the base body is integrally formed or installed on the frame.

[0045] Preferably, the automation equipment further comprises a feeding mechanism, which comprises at least one hopper, and the hopper is provided with two clamping positions, which are spaced apart and are used for the clamping assembly to clamp and fix.

[0046] Preferably, a plurality of slots are provided in each of the clamping positions, and each of the slots is for the clamping assembly to be inserted and fixed.

[0047] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding drive assembly and a tray, the feeding drive assembly is arranged on the frame, and the tray is provided with a plurality of material limiting structures;

[0048] Each material limiting structure defines a plurality of material positions on the tray, and a hopper is provided in each material position. The feeding drive assembly is used to drive the tray to rotate or move linearly, so that the tray drives the hopper to align with the feeding mechanism.

[0049] Preferably, the feed drive assembly includes a feed drive motor, a guide rail and a slide, the feed drive motor and the guide rail are both arranged on the frame, the feed drive motor is drivingly connected to the slide, the slide is slidably arranged on the guide rail, and the slide is connected to the tray;

[0050] The feeding drive motor is used to drive the slide to slide along the guide rail, so that the slide drives the tray to move relative to the frame.

[0051] Preferably, the feed drive assembly includes a feed drive motor and a rotating connector, the feed drive motor is arranged on the frame, and the rotating connector is respectively connected to the feed drive motor and the tray;

[0052] Wherein, the feeding drive motor drives the tray to rotate through the rotating connecting member.

[0053] The implementation of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0054] The utility model relates to a feeding mechanism and automation equipment, and the feeding mechanism is provided on the automation equipment. In the feeding mechanism, the output torque of the driving member will cause the cam and the intermittent gear to rotate, and during the rotation of the cam, the sliding guide assembly will move along the sliding guide track on the cam, and as the position of the sliding guide assembly on the sliding guide track changes, the sliding guide assembly will also drive the clamping assembly to move, that is, the clamping movable assembly will perform a clamping and fixing action or an unclamping and releasing action, thereby achieving the purpose of clamping or releasing the material. Furthermore, the intermittent gear will also rotate when the cam rotates, and when the intermittent gear rotates and engages with the fixed gear, the intermittent gear will move around the circumference of the fixed gear, thereby causing the movable frame to rotate on the bracket, and then the clamping assembly will rotate together with the movable frame;

[0055] In this way, with only a single drive element, the clamping assembly grips or releases the material through the cooperation of the cam and the sliding guide assembly, while the clamping assembly rotates through the cooperation of the intermittent gear and the fixed gear. This avoids the increased space and overall size of the equipment that would be required by multiple motors, reduces the required working space, and improves the overall compactness of the equipment. It also avoids the increased costs associated with multiple motors, reducing the equipment's cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0056] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in more detail exemplary embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism and the automation equipment in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0058] Figure 2 From the second perspective Figure 1 The structural diagram of the automation equipment shown;

[0059] Figure 3 From a third perspective Figure 1 The structural diagram of the automation equipment shown;

[0060] Figure 4 is an exploded view of the automation equipment in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0061] Figure 5 It is an exploded view of the feeding mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0062] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an automation device in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0063] Figure 7 It is a partial structural diagram of the automation equipment in some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0064] Figure 8 It is a partial structural diagram of the automation equipment in other embodiments of the present utility model;

[0065] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 An enlarged view of the automation equipment shown at point A;

[0066] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 An enlarged view of the automation equipment shown at B;

[0067] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention in the first state;

[0068] Figure 12 This is a schematic structural diagram of the feeding mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention in the second state;

[0069] Figure 13 It is a structural schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention in the second state.

[0070] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0071] 10-feeding mechanism; 20-automation equipment; 30-frame;

[0072] 1-base; 2-support device; 21-bracket; 22-fixed gear; 23-movable frame; 24-rotation correction assembly; 241-correction reset member; 242-correction limit member; 25-rotation limit assembly; 251-first limit member; 252-second limit member;

[0073] 3-driving device; 31-driving member; 311-output shaft; 32-cam; 321-sliding guide track; P1-maximum opening position; S1-clamping and holding section; S2-clamping adjustment section; S3-transition section; 322-guide surface; 33-intermittent gear;

[0074] 4-Clamping device; 41-Clamping assembly; 411-First clamping member; 4111-First clamping end; 412-Second clamping member; 4121-Second clamping end; 413-Resilience member; 414-Synchronizing structure; 4141-Synchronizing column; 4142-Synchronizing position; 42-Sliding guide assembly; 421-Roller; 20-Automation equipment; 30-Frame; 40-Feeding mechanism; 5-Hopper; 51-Clamping position; 52-Slot;

[0075] 6-feeding drive assembly; 61-feeding drive motor; 62-guide rail; 63-slide;

[0076] 7-Pallet; 71-Material limiting structure; 72-Material position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0077] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present invention more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0078] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in the present invention to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0079] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0080] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0081] Figures 1 to 8 The feeding mechanism 10 in some embodiments of the present invention is shown. The feeding mechanism 10 can be applied to various devices with feeding requirements and can also be configured to feed different materials. Of course, the feeding mechanism 10 can also be used alone.

[0082] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the feeding mechanism 10 includes a base 1, a support device 2, a drive device 3, and a clamping device 4. The support device 2 is arranged on the base 1, and the drive device 3 and the clamping device 4 are both arranged on the support device 2. The drive device 3 is driven and connected to the clamping device 4 and the support device 2. The base 1 serves to mount other devices or components, and the external structure and specifications of the base 1 can be flexibly set. The support device 2 serves to support the rotation of the drive device 3. The drive device 3 is used to output torque, thereby enabling the clamping device 4 to rotate on the support device 2 and enable the clamping device 4 to perform the corresponding material clamping action.

[0083] like Figures 4 to 13 As shown, the supporting device 2 includes a fixed gear 22 and a movable frame 23, both of which are connected to the base body 1; the driving device 3 is arranged on the movable frame 23 and is driven and connected to the fixed gear 22 through the intermittent gear 33, so that the movable frame 23 rotates when the intermittent gear 33 engages with the fixed gear 22; the clamping device 4 is driven and connected to the driving device, so that the clamping device 4 can clamp the hopper 5 or release the hopper 5 under the drive of the driving device 3, so that the movable frame 23 can drive the hopper 5 to flip through the clamping device 4.

[0084] As can be understood, the base 1 not only secures the fixed gear 22 but also supports the rotation of the movable frame 23. The fixed gear 22 is fixedly mounted on the base 1, meaning it cannot rotate on the base 1. The movable frame 23 is used to mount the drive device 3 and the clamping device 4. The movable frame 23 is rotatably mounted on the base 1, and its rotation drives the clamping device 4 in conjunction with the rotation.

[0085] Drive device 3 is used to output torque. Driver 31 can be any component, mechanism, or device known in the art capable of outputting torque. Driven by drive device 3, intermittent gear 33 rotates accordingly. Intermittent gear 33 is known in the art and has meshing teeth only in some locations.

[0086] The clamping device 4 is used to clamp the hopper 5. Of course, the clamping device 4 can be configured to directly clamp the material or clamp other containers for carrying the material.

[0087] It should be noted that the torque output by the drive device 3 will be transmitted to the intermittent gear 33 and the clamping device 4 respectively. On the one hand, when the intermittent gear 33 is engaged with the fixed gear 22 and the intermittent gear 33 continues to rotate under the drive of the drive device 3, the intermittent gear 33 will move around the circumference of the fixed gear 22, thereby driving the movable frame 23 to rotate relative to the base 1; on the other hand, the clamping device 4 will clamp or release under the drive of the drive device 3, thereby clamping the hopper or releasing the hopper. Of course, the clamping device 4 can also be configured to clamp or release the material in direct contact. In this way, by outputting torque through a drive device 3, the hopper clamping control and hopper flipping control can be achieved, eliminating the need for multiple torque output components, greatly reducing the cost of the equipment, and avoiding the excessive space occupied by the setting of multiple torque output components, thereby improving the compactness of the equipment.

[0088] like Figures 4 to 13As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the driving device 3 includes a driving member 31 and a cam 32. The driving member 31 is arranged on the movable frame 23. The driving member 31 is configured to drive the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 to rotate. A sliding guide track 321 is provided on the cam 32.

[0089] It is understood that the driving member 31 is used to output torque and can be configured as an electric torque output element, a pneumatic torque output element, a hydraulic torque output element or other components capable of outputting torque in the prior art. The sliding guide track 321 is used to guide the clamping device 4 to move accordingly.

[0090] The clamping device 4 includes a clamping assembly 41 and a sliding guide assembly 42 . The clamping assembly 41 is movably mounted on the movable frame 23 , and the sliding guide assembly 42 is mounted on the clamping assembly 41 .

[0091] It is understood that the clamping assembly 41 is used to clamp the material. Of course, the clamping assembly 41 can be configured to directly clamp the material or clamp the container for holding the material. The sliding guide assembly 42 is used to cooperate with the sliding guide track 321 to complete the driving of the clamping assembly 41.

[0092] When the cam 32 rotates, the sliding guide assembly 42 slides along the sliding guide track 321 , so that the sliding guide assembly 42 drives the clamping assembly 41 to clamp the hopper 5 or release the hopper 5 .

[0093] Understandably, see Figures 6 to 13 As the cam 32 rotates under the drive of the driving member 31, it contacts the sliding guide assembly 42 at different positions. This means that the relative positions of the cam 32 and the sliding guide assembly 42 change, causing the sliding guide assembly 42 to slide along the sliding guide track 321. As the direction, profile, and dimensions of the sliding guide track 321 vary, the position of the sliding guide assembly 42 on the sliding guide track 321 changes, causing the clamping assembly 41 to perform different actions under the influence of the sliding guide assembly 42, thereby causing the clamping assembly 41 to perform corresponding clamping or releasing actions.

[0094] During the process of the intermittent gear 33 being driven by the driving member 31 and rotating, if the toothed portion of the intermittent gear 33 meshes with the fixed gear 22, since the fixed gear 22 is configured to be non-rotatable, the intermittent gear 33 will move around the fixed gear 22 through the meshing and the torque of the driving member 31. In other words, the intermittent gear 33 will move along the meshing teeth of the fixed gear 22 while maintaining the meshing, that is, the intermittent gear 33 will move along the outer side of the circumference of the fixed gear 22; in this way, the movable frame 23 can be correspondingly driven to rotate on the base 1. Conversely, if the intermittent gear 33 does not mesh with the fixed gear 22 during rotation, the movable frame 23 will not be driven to rotate.

[0095] It should be noted that the sliding guide track 321 can adjust parameters such as the profile and direction according to actual usage requirements. For example, at least a portion of the sliding guide track 321 can be configured so that when the sliding guide assembly 42 slides therein, the position of the sliding guide assembly 42 on the base 1 will remain unchanged or substantially unchanged, thereby allowing the clamping assembly 41 to maintain a desired state, such as maintaining clamping, release, or any position between fully clamped and fully released. In this way, the clamping assembly 41 and the intermittent gear 33 can be driven individually or jointly while the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 are constantly rotating, thereby enabling the flipping or clamping action to be performed individually or jointly within the corresponding time beat according to actual usage requirements.

[0096] It should also be noted that the start and stop of the driving member 31 and the torque output direction can be controlled according to actual application requirements, thereby achieving the reset of the clamping device 4 and the movable frame 23.

[0097] In summary, the present invention only needs to set up one element for torque output - a single driving member 31, which enables the device to have both clamping action and flipping action, and can also realize the clamping action and flipping action in sequence, separately or simultaneously within the corresponding time period according to actual use requirements; in this way, on the one hand, it avoids the cost increase caused by the setting of multiple driving elements and reduces the cost of the equipment; on the other hand, it also eliminates the space required for the installation of multiple driving elements, reduces the overall volume of the equipment, and improves the overall compactness of the equipment.

[0098] like Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the driving member 31 is provided with an output shaft 311. When the driving member 31 is in operation, it drives the output shaft 311 to rotate, and torque is output through the rotating output shaft 311. Furthermore, the connection between the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 and the output shaft 311 includes at least the following embodiments:

[0099] In a first embodiment, the intermittent gear 33 is sleeved and fixed on the output shaft 311 , and the cam 32 is fixedly disposed at the end of the output shaft 311 or in the extension direction of the end of the output shaft 311 .

[0100] In the second embodiment, the cam 32 is sleeved and fixed on the output shaft 311 , and the intermittent gear 33 is fixedly arranged at the end of the output shaft 311 or in the extension direction of the end of the output shaft 311 .

[0101] In the third embodiment, the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 are both sleeved and fixed on the output shaft 311 .

[0102] It can be understood that in the above-mentioned first embodiment, second embodiment and third embodiment, when the output shaft 311 outputs torque, it can correspondingly drive the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 to rotate, that is, the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 will rotate simultaneously under the drive of the output shaft 311.

[0103] In a fourth embodiment, the supporting device 2 further includes a first gear transmission assembly, the output shaft 311 is drivingly connected to the first gear transmission assembly, and the first gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the cam 32 .

[0104] It can be understood that in this type of embodiment, the torque output by the output shaft 311 will be transmitted to the cam 32 through the first gear transmission assembly. In this way, the torque output by the output shaft 311 can also cause the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 to rotate simultaneously, and also enable the cam 32 to be set at a position other than the output shaft 311, making the setting position of the cam 32 more flexible, and allowing the cam 32 and the sliding guide assembly 42 to cooperate in multiple different positions.

[0105] It should be noted that the first gear transmission assembly can be configured to include one gear or a plurality of gears meshed in sequence.

[0106] In a fifth embodiment, the supporting device 2 further includes a second gear transmission assembly, the output shaft 311 is drivingly connected to the second gear transmission assembly, and the second gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the intermittent gear 33 .

[0107] It can be understood that in this type of embodiment, the torque output by the output shaft 311 will be transmitted to the intermittent gear 33 through the second gear transmission assembly. In this way, the torque output by the output shaft 311 can also cause the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33 to rotate at the same time, and also enable the intermittent gear 33 to be set at a position other than the output shaft 311, thereby improving the flexibility of the setting position of the intermittent gear 33.

[0108] It should be noted that the first gear transmission assembly can be configured to include one gear or a plurality of gears meshed in sequence.

[0109] It should also be noted that the fifth embodiment can be configured to be set up simultaneously with the fourth embodiment, thereby simultaneously improving the flexibility of the setting positions of the cam 32 and the intermittent gear 33.

[0110] like Figures 4 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, a maximum opening position P1 and a clamping and holding section S1 are provided on the sliding guide track 321. When the sliding guide component 42 slides close to the maximum opening position P1, the sliding guide component 42 drives the clamping component 41 to open and release; when the sliding guide component 42 slides away from the maximum opening position P1, the sliding guide component 42 drives the clamping component 41 to clamp and fix; when the sliding guide component 42 slides on the clamping and holding section S1, the sliding guide component 42 drives the clamping component 41 to remain clamped and fixed.

[0111] As can be understood, when the sliding guide assembly 42 is at the maximum open position P1, the clamping assembly 41 is in its maximum open state, in which the clamping assembly 41 will release material or hold a container for material. Therefore, as the sliding guide assembly 42 slides away from the maximum open position P1, the clamping assembly 41 will gradually close or remain in the open state. As the sliding guide assembly 42 slides closer to the maximum open position P1, the clamping assembly 41 will gradually open or remain in the current open state.

[0112] However, it should be noted that even when sliding away from or approaching the maximum opening position P1, the clamping assembly 41 can be configured to remain unchanged within a certain working time. However, when the sliding guide assembly 42 slides into the clamping holding section S1, the clamping assembly 41 will gradually close to ensure that the sliding guide assembly 42 can drive the clamping assembly 41 to always maintain a clamping state when sliding along the clamping holding section S1.

[0113] It should be noted that the number of maximum opening positions P1 on the sliding guide track 321 can be set to one or more. The maximum opening position P1 can simply refer to a path point or a path section within the sliding guide track 321. Of course, the maximum opening position P1 can also be configured to include at least one path point and at least one path section.

[0114] like Figures 4 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10 , a clamping adjustment section S2 is further provided on the sliding guide track 321 , and the maximum opening position P1 is located on the clamping adjustment section S2 .

[0115] It is understood that the contour, length, and number of the clamping adjustment sections S2 can be flexibly configured. As the sliding guide assembly 42 slides along the clamping adjustment section S2, the sliding guide assembly 42 correspondingly drives the clamping assembly 41 to move and adjust, allowing the clamping assembly 41 to smoothly move to the next position or angle required for the next path, thereby improving the fluidity and stability of the clamping assembly 41.

[0116] like Figures 9 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10 , when the sliding guide assembly 42 slides on at least a portion of the clamping adjustment section S2 , the intermittent gear 33 is separated from the fixed gear 22 .

[0117] It can be understood that the disengagement of the intermittent gear 33 from the fixed gear 22 means that the intermittent gear 33 and the fixed gear 22 are not engaged, and there is no transmission effect between them. Thus, when the clamping assembly 41 is moved and adjusted due to the movement of the sliding guide assembly 42, the movable frame 23 will maintain its current position due to the non-engagement between the fixed gear 22 and the intermittent gear 33. In other words, the movable frame 23 will remain in its position on the base 1 and will not rotate on the base 1. This decouples the adjustment of the clamping assembly 41 from the rotation of the movable frame 23, enabling independent adjustment of the adjustment of the clamping assembly 41.

[0118] like Figures 9 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, when the sliding guide assembly 42 slides on at least a portion of the clamping and holding section S1, the intermittent gear 33 engages with the fixed gear 22, so that the movable frame 23 drives the clamping assembly 41 in the clamping hopper 5 state to rotate.

[0119] It can be understood that when the sliding guide assembly 42 slides on the clamping holding section S1, the clamping assembly 41 will maintain the clamping state; and when the clamping assembly 41 maintains the clamping state, if the intermittent gear 33 is engaged with the fixed gear 22 and the intermittent gear 33 rotates, the movable frame 23 will rotate on the base body 1; in this way, the clamping assembly 41 can be driven to rotate by the movable frame 23 when the clamping assembly 41 maintains the clamping state, thereby realizing the clamping and flipping of the material.

[0120] like Figures 9 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10 , transition sections S3 are respectively provided at both ends of the clamping adjustment section S2 , and the two transition sections S3 are respectively connected to the two ends of the clamping and holding section S1 .

[0121] It can be understood that the transition section S3 is used to guide the sliding guide assembly 42 to move smoothly between the clamping adjustment section S2 and the clamping holding section S1, so that the movement of the clamping assembly 41 is smoother, thereby improving the operating stability of the equipment.

[0122] Specifically, see Figure 12The radius of the clamping and holding section S1 is 20mm~30mm.

[0123] Specifically, see Figure 12 The radius of the clamping adjustment section S2 is 25mm~36mm.

[0124] Specifically, see Figure 12 The radius of the transition section S3 is 6mm~13mm.

[0125] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the configuration of the sliding guide track 321 includes at least the following embodiments:

[0126] In the first embodiment, a guide surface 322 is provided on the peripheral side wall of the cam 32 . The guide surface 322 defines a sliding guide track 321 , and the sliding guide assembly 42 slides against the guide surface 322 .

[0127] It can be understood that the undulations of the guide surface 322 correspond to directional changes in the sliding guide track 321. Accordingly, in this embodiment, to prevent the sliding guide assembly 42 from separating from the guide surface 322, elastic elements can be provided to ensure that the sliding guide assembly 42 is always held against the peripheral sidewall of the cam 32. Furthermore, corresponding limiting devices can be used to define the relative position of the sliding guide assembly 42 and the cam 32. This is sufficient to ensure that the sliding guide assembly 42 can slide along the contour of the guide surface 322.

[0128] In the second embodiment, a guide groove is formed on the cam 32 , and the guide groove defines a sliding guide track 321 . The sliding guide assembly 42 is slidably disposed in the guide groove.

[0129] It can be understood that the change in the groove direction of the guide groove corresponds to the change in the direction of the sliding guide track 321, so that the sliding guide assembly 42 sliding along the guide groove slides along the sliding guide track 321. Accordingly, the groove wall of the guide groove not only guides the sliding, but also prevents the sliding guide assembly 42 from falling out.

[0130] The sliding guide assembly 42 includes at least the following embodiments:

[0131] The first embodiment, such as Figure 5 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the sliding guide assembly 42 includes a roller 421 , which is rotatably disposed on the clamping assembly 41 and slidably disposed on the sliding guide track 321 .

[0132] It is understandable that the roller 421 is of prior art, as long as the roller 421 can slide along the sliding guide track 321. The number of rollers 421 can be configured to be one or more, and the shape of the roller 421 can be configured to be cylindrical, spherical or other sliding shapes in the prior art.

[0133] In the second embodiment, the sliding guide assembly 42 includes a guide post (not shown), which is fixedly mounted on the clamping assembly 41 , inserted into the cam 32 , and configured to slide along the sliding guide track 321 .

[0134] It can be understood that the guide column is columnar as a whole, and the columnar shape can increase the contact area during the sliding process and prevent damage caused by stress concentration.

[0135] like Figure 2 、 Figures 5 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the clamping assembly 41 includes a first clamping member 411 and a second clamping member 412, and the first clamping member 411 is provided with a first clamping end 4111 (the first clamping end 4111 is shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 ), the second clamping member 412 is provided with a second clamping end 4121 (the second clamping end 4121 is shown in FIG. Figure 5 and Figure 6 ), the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 are both disposed on the movable frame 23;

[0136] The sliding guide assembly 42 is disposed on the first clamping member 411, and the first clamping member 411 is configured to be movable on the movable frame 23 under the drive of the sliding guide assembly 42, so that the first clamping end 4111 moves toward the direction close to the second clamping end 4121 to clamp and fix, or the first clamping end 4111 moves toward the direction away from the second clamping end 4121 to release the hopper 5.

[0137] As can be understood, the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 are used to abut against the material or container from opposite sides to achieve the purpose of clamping and securing. The shape, profile, and size of the first clamping end 4111 and the second clamping end 4121 can be flexibly configured, specifically depending on the shape of the material or container to be clamped, and are preferably configured to provide a secure clamping position.

[0138] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the second clamping member 412 is configured to be immovable.

[0139] In other embodiments, a transmission structure is provided between the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 . When one of the two moves, the transmission structure can drive the other to move accordingly.

[0140] like Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the clamping assembly 41 further includes a spring member 413 and a synchronization structure 414;

[0141] The first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 are rotatably mounted on the movable frame 23. The sliding guide assembly 42 is mounted on the first clamping member 411. One end of the elastic member 413 is connected to the first clamping member 411, and the other end of the elastic member 413 is connected to the second clamping member 412. The synchronization structure 414 is disposed between the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412.

[0142] The elastic member 413 provides a force to drive the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 to release each other. When the first clamping member 411 rotates, it can drive the second clamping member 412 to rotate in the opposite direction through the synchronization structure 414.

[0143] As can be understood, the resilient member 413 is used to provide elastic force to the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412, and the two locations connected by the resilient member 413 tend to move closer to each other. When either the first clamping member 411 or the second clamping member 412 rotates, the synchronization structure 414 can drive the other to rotate accordingly.

[0144] It should be noted that, under the elastic force of the resilient member 413, the sliding guide assembly 42, driven by the first clamping member 411, is constantly held against the cam 32, allowing the sliding guide assembly 42 to consistently move in close contact with the sliding guide track 321. Therefore, as the contour of the sliding guide track 321 changes, the sliding guide assembly 42 is held at different positions along the sliding guide track 321, thereby correspondingly adjusting the position of the first clamping member 411 on the movable frame 23. The synchronizing mechanism 414, in turn, causes the second clamping member 412 to move accordingly relative to the movable frame 23, thereby achieving material clamping and release.

[0145] like Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the synchronization structure 414 includes a synchronization column 4141 and a synchronization position 4142, one of the synchronization column 4141 and the synchronization position 4142 is arranged on the first clamping member 411, and the other of the synchronization column 4141 and the synchronization position 4142 is arranged on the second clamping member 412; the synchronization column 4141 passes through the synchronization position 4142, and the synchronization column 4141 slides and abuts against the side wall of the synchronization position 4142.

[0146] It is understood that when either the first clamping member 411 or the second clamping member 412 rotates on the movable frame 23, the peripheral sidewall of the synchronization post 4141 and the inner wall of the synchronization position 4142 will abut against each other, thereby causing the other of the first clamping member 411 and the second clamping member 412 to rotate accordingly, thereby achieving clamping or release. The synchronization position 4142 can be a hole, a groove, or other structure known in the art that can serve as a limit.

[0147] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the synchronization post 4141 can be configured to be disposed on the first clamping member 411, and the synchronization position 4142 can be configured to be disposed on the second clamping member 412. In other embodiments, the synchronization post 4141 can be configured to be disposed on the second clamping member 412, and the synchronization position 4142 can be configured to be disposed on the first clamping member 411.

[0148] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the supporting device 2 further includes a bracket 21 , the bracket 21 is disposed on the base 1 , the fixed gear 22 is disposed on the bracket 21 , and the movable frame 23 is rotatably disposed on the bracket 21 .

[0149] As can be understood, bracket 21 not only secures fixed gear 22 but also supports the rotation of movable bracket 23. Fixed gear 22 is fixed to bracket 21, meaning it cannot rotate on bracket 21. Fixed gear 22 also engages with clamping device 4. Movable bracket 23 is used to mount drive device 3 and clamping device 4. Rotation of movable bracket 23 drives corresponding clamping device 4.

[0150] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the supporting device 2 further includes a rotation correction component 24, and the rotation correction component 24 is used to provide a force to drive the movable frame 23 to rotate and return to the initial position.

[0151] It should be noted that after the feeding mechanism completes its feeding action, the gravity on the material-holding side of the mechanism decreases, while the gravity on the side where the drive device 3 is located becomes excessively high due to the weight of the drive device 3. This can easily cause the movable frame 23 to be unable to accurately return to its original position due to the asymmetric gravity on both sides, thereby causing the clamping device 4 to misalign. The provision of the rotation correction assembly 24 can apply a force to accurately reset the movable frame 23, thereby preventing the clamping device 4 from interfering with other components due to inaccurate orientation, thereby improving the operation of the equipment.

[0152] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the rotation correction assembly 24 includes a correction reset member 241 and a correction limit member 242;

[0153] The correction reset member 241 is disposed on the bracket 21 or the base 1 . The correction reset member 241 abuts against the correction limit member 242 . The correction reset member 241 provides elastic force to the correction limit member 242 , thereby correcting the direction of the movable frame 23 on the bracket 21 .

[0154] As can be understood, the rotation correction assembly 24 is used to correct for errors in the rotational direction of the movable frame 23. This is particularly true when the driver 31 is heavy and offset. The weight of the driver 31 can cause the movable frame 23 to rotate, potentially misaligning the clamping assembly 41 and causing it to interfere with the rest of the structure, leading to a malfunction. The aforementioned offset refers to the driver 31 not being positioned on the centerline about which the movable frame 23 rotates.

[0155] It should be noted that the elastic force applied by the correction reset member 241 is transmitted to the correction limit member 242 and further transmitted to the movable frame 23, thereby enabling the movable frame 23 to overcome the weight of the driving member 31 and maintain the predetermined position as much as possible.

[0156] In some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10 , the correction reset member 241 includes a torsion spring located on the bracket 21 , one end of the torsion spring is fixedly disposed on the bracket 21 , and the other end of the torsion spring extends and abuts against the correction limit member 242 .

[0157] Understandably, during the flipping and unloading process, the rotation of the movable frame 23 further twists the corresponding torsion spring of the correction limiter 242, increasing the spring's elastic force. This can, to a certain extent, eliminate the clearance between the fixed gear 22 and the intermittent gear 33, preventing the clamping assembly 41 from shaking due to the clearance during flipping and unloading. Similarly, during the resetting process, this also prevents shaking of the clamping assembly 41, improving the smoothness of the product's operation.

[0158] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the feeding mechanism 10, the supporting device 2 also includes a rotation limiting assembly 25, and the rotation limiting assembly 25 includes a first limiting member 251 and a second limiting member 252. The first limiting member 251 is arranged on the movable frame 23, and the second limiting member 252 is arranged on the bracket 21; the first limiting member 251 is configured to be able to abut against the second limiting member 252 under the drive of the movable frame 23, thereby limiting the relative position of the first limiting member 251 and the second limiting member 252.

[0159] It can be understood that the rotation limiting assembly 25 is used to limit the maximum rotation angle of the movable frame 23 on the bracket 21 to prevent the movable frame 23 from excessively rotating and causing excessive misalignment between the fixed gear 22 and the intermittent gear 33 and thus causing a malfunction.

[0160] Figures 1 to 8 The automated equipment 20 in some embodiments of the present invention is shown. The automated equipment 20 includes a feeding mechanism 10 . The automated equipment 20 also includes a frame 30 . The base 1 is integrally formed or mounted on the frame 30 .

[0161] It is understandable that the automation equipment 20 can be any equipment used in various technical fields in the prior art. On the automation equipment 20 with different application fields or application purposes, the feeding mechanism 10 can also be configured to feed different materials.

[0162] It should be noted that the seat body 1 can be configured to be directly integrally formed and arranged on the frame 30, or can be configured to be assembled on the frame 30 in a later stage.

[0163] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the automation equipment 20, the automation equipment 20 also includes a feeding mechanism 40, which includes at least one hopper 5, and two clamping positions 51 are provided on the hopper 5. The two clamping positions 51 are arranged at intervals, and the two clamping positions 51 are used for the clamping assembly 41 to clamp and fix.

[0164] It can be understood that the feeding mechanism 40 is used to transport materials. The hopper 5 is used to accommodate materials. The clamping assembly 41 can simultaneously hold the two clamping positions 51 to complete the fixing of the hopper 5.

[0165] It should be noted that during actual operation, after the clamping device 4 clamps the hopper 5, the movable frame 23 drives the clamping device 4 to rotate together, thereby causing the hopper 5 to flip, causing the material in the hopper 5 to be dumped, completing the feeding. Subsequently, the driving member 31 reverses the output torque to reset the hopper 5. After the hopper 5 is reset, the clamping device 4 will also release the hopper 5.

[0166] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the automation device 20 , a plurality of slots 52 are provided in each clamping position 51 , and each slot 52 is for a clamping component 41 to be inserted and fixed.

[0167] It is understandable that the slot 52 is used to prevent the clamping assembly 41 from falling out. Accordingly, a corresponding protrusion structure can be provided on the clamping assembly 41, and the protrusion structure can be inserted into the slot 52 to further prevent the clamping assembly 41 from accidentally falling out from the hopper 5.

[0168] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments of the automated equipment 20 , the feeding mechanism 40 includes a feeding drive assembly 6 and a tray 7 . The feeding drive assembly 6 is disposed on the frame 30 , and a plurality of material limiting structures 71 are disposed in the tray 7 .

[0169] Each material limiting structure 71 defines a plurality of material positions 72 on the tray 7 , and a hopper 5 is provided in each material position 72 . The feeding drive assembly 6 is used to drive the tray 7 to rotate or move linearly, so that the tray 7 drives the hopper 5 to align with the feeding mechanism.

[0170] As will be understood, the feed drive assembly 6 is used to output torque, thereby enabling the tray 7 to move along a predetermined direction or trajectory. The movement of the tray 7 can be linear or rotational. The tray 7 is used to support the hopper 5. The material limiting structure 71 is used to limit the position of the hopper 5 on the tray 7. Each material position 72 is provided with a hopper 5. Each hopper 5 is used to store material. The tray 7 can be configured for linear movement or rotation depending on the application requirements, usage scenario, and user needs.

[0171] It should be noted that different hoppers 5 can be configured for different materials. Of course, corresponding hoppers 5 can also be set for materials of different quantities or qualities. The shapes of the hoppers 5 can be the same or different, and the volumes of the hoppers 5 can also be flexibly set.

[0172] Further, see Figure 4 The material limiting structure 71 includes limiting protrusions, each of which is arranged on the tray 7 , so that each limiting protrusion defines a plurality of material positions 72 on the tray 7 .

[0173] Furthermore, the material limiting structure 71 includes positioning grooves, each positioning groove corresponding to each other defines each material position 72. Each positioning groove is used to accommodate a hopper, and the hopper can be positioned and limited once it is placed in the positioning groove.

[0174] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the feed drive assembly 6 includes a feed drive motor 61, a guide rail 62, and a slide 63. The feed drive motor 61 and the guide rail 62 are both disposed on the frame 30. The feed drive motor 61 is driven and connected to the slide 63. The slide 63 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 62. The slide 63 is connected to the tray 7.

[0175] The feeding drive motor 61 is used to drive the slide 63 to slide along the guide rail 62 , so that the slide 63 drives the tray 7 to move relative to the frame 30 .

[0176] As will be understood, the feed drive motor 61 generates torque when in operation, and this torque drives the slide 63 to slide along the guide rail 62. The guide rail 62 is configured to guide the slide 63 along a predetermined direction and trajectory. The slide 63 is configured to secure and support the tray 7, thereby enabling the slide 63 to move with the tray 7.

[0177] It should be noted that the sliding position of the slide 63 or the tray 7 can be detected by using common position switches or position sensors in the prior art, thereby correspondingly controlling the start and stop of the feeding drive motor 61, thereby achieving control over the position of each hopper 5, and further ensuring that the feeding mechanism 10 can accurately take and feed materials.

[0178] Furthermore, an alignment protrusion may be provided on the slide 63 , and an alignment hole or an alignment groove may be provided correspondingly on the bottom of the tray 7 , and the alignment protrusion may be inserted into the alignment hole or the alignment groove accordingly.

[0179] It can be understood that in the process of assembling the slide 63 and the tray 7, aligning the alignment protrusions and inserting them into the alignment holes or alignment grooves can effectively and accurately position the relative positions of the slide 63 and the tray 7, ensuring the accuracy of feeding, picking and adding materials, and preventing excessive errors.

[0180] In some embodiments of the automated equipment 20, the feeding drive assembly 6 includes a feeding drive motor and a rotating connector in other embodiments. The feeding drive motor is arranged on the frame 30, and the rotating connector is respectively connected to the feeding drive motor and the tray 7; wherein, the feeding drive motor drives the tray 7 to rotate through the rotating connector.

[0181] It can be understood that the feeding drive motor is used to output torque, and the output torque drives the tray 7 to rotate correspondingly through the rotating connecting member, so that each hopper moves along the rotation direction of the tray 7.

[0182] It should be noted that the rotating connection member can be configured to include a reduction mechanism and a rotating shaft, with the feed drive motor being drivably connected to the reduction mechanism, which is connected to the rotating shaft, which is connected to the tray. During operation, the torque output by the feed drive motor is speed-regulated by the reduction mechanism before driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotation of the rotating shaft in turn drives the tray to rotate.

[0183] The implementation of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0184] The utility model relates to a feeding mechanism and automation equipment, and the feeding mechanism is provided on the automation equipment. In the feeding mechanism, the output torque of the driving member will cause the cam and the intermittent gear to rotate, and during the rotation of the cam, the sliding guide assembly will move along the sliding guide track on the cam, and as the position of the sliding guide assembly on the sliding guide track changes, the sliding guide assembly will also drive the clamping assembly to move, that is, the clamping movable assembly will perform a clamping and fixing action or an unclamping and releasing action, thereby achieving the purpose of clamping or releasing the material. Furthermore, the intermittent gear will also rotate when the cam rotates, and when the intermittent gear rotates and engages with the fixed gear, the intermittent gear will move around the circumference of the fixed gear, thereby causing the movable frame to rotate on the bracket, and then the clamping assembly will rotate together with the movable frame;

[0185] In this way, with only a single drive element, the clamping assembly grips or releases the material through the cooperation of the cam and the sliding guide assembly, while the clamping assembly rotates through the cooperation of the intermittent gear and the fixed gear. This avoids the increased space and overall size of the equipment that would be required by multiple motors, reduces the required working space, and improves the overall compactness of the equipment. It also avoids the increased costs associated with multiple motors, reducing the equipment's cost.

[0186] The scheme of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have their own emphases. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. Those skilled in the art should also be aware that the actions and modules involved in the description are not necessarily required for the present invention. In addition, it can be understood that the steps in the method of the embodiment of the present invention can be adjusted in sequence, merged and deleted according to actual needs, and the modules in the device of the embodiment of the present invention can be merged, divided and deleted according to actual needs.

[0187] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the above descriptions are illustrative and non-exhaustive, and are not intended to be limiting of the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or improvements to existing technologies, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism, characterized in that: include: base(1); A supporting device (2) comprising a fixed gear (22) and a movable frame (23), wherein the fixed gear and the movable frame are both connected to the base; a driving device (3) disposed on the movable frame and connected to the fixed gear (22) via an intermittent gear (33), so that the movable frame rotates when the intermittent gear is engaged with the fixed gear; and The clamping device (4) is driven and connected to the driving device, so that the clamping device (4) can clamp the hopper (5) or release the hopper (5) under the drive of the driving device, so that the movable frame (23) can drive the hopper (5) to flip through the clamping device (4).

2. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device (3) includes a driving member (31) and a cam (32), wherein the driving member (31) is arranged on the movable frame (23), the driving member (31) is configured to drive the cam (32) and the intermittent gear (33) to rotate, and a sliding guide track (321) is provided on the cam (32); The clamping device (4) comprises a clamping assembly (41) and a sliding guide assembly (42), wherein the clamping assembly (41) is movably arranged on the movable frame (23), and the sliding guide assembly (42) is arranged on the clamping assembly (41); When the cam (32) rotates, the sliding guide assembly (42) slides along the sliding guide track (321), so that the sliding guide assembly (42) drives the clamping assembly (41) to clamp the hopper (5) or release the hopper (5).

3. The feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: An output shaft (311) is provided on the driving member (31); Wherein, at least one of the intermittent gear (33) and the cam (32) is sleeved and fixed on the output shaft (311); or The supporting device (2) further comprises a first gear transmission assembly, the output shaft (311) is drivingly connected to the first gear transmission assembly, and the first gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the cam (32); or The supporting device (2) further comprises a second gear transmission assembly, the output shaft (311) is drivingly connected to the second gear transmission assembly, and the second gear transmission assembly is drivingly connected to the intermittent gear (33).

4. The feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding guide track (321) is provided with a maximum opening position (P1) and a clamping holding section (S1); when the sliding guide component (42) slides close to the maximum opening position (P1), the sliding guide component (42) drives the clamping component (41) to release the hopper (5); when the sliding guide component (42) slides away from the maximum opening position (P1), the sliding guide component (42) drives the clamping component (41) to clamp the hopper (5); When the sliding guide assembly (42) slides on the clamping and holding section (S1), the sliding guide assembly (42) drives the clamping assembly (41) to hold the clamping hopper (5).

5. The feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A clamping adjustment section (S2) is also provided on the sliding guide track (321), and the maximum clamping position (P1) is located on the clamping adjustment section (S2).

6. The feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the sliding guide assembly (42) slides on at least a portion of the clamping adjustment section (S2), the intermittent gear (33) is separated from the fixed gear (22); and / or When the sliding guide assembly (42) slides on at least a portion of the clamping and holding section (S1), the intermittent gear (33) engages with the fixed gear (22), so that the movable frame (23) drives the clamping assembly (41) in the clamping hopper (5) state to rotate.

7. The feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A transition section (S3) is provided at each end of the clamping adjustment section (S2), and the two transition sections (S3) are respectively connected to the two ends of the clamping and holding section (S1).

8. The feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The radius of the clamping and holding section (S1) is 20 mm to 30 mm; and / or The radius of the clamping adjustment section (S2) is 25 mm to 36 mm; and / or The radius of the transition section (S3) is 6 mm to 13 mm.

9. The feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that: A guide surface (322) is provided on the peripheral side wall of the cam (32), the guide surface (322) defines the sliding guide track (321), and the sliding guide assembly (42) slides against the guide surface (322); or A guide groove is provided on the cam (32), the guide groove defines the sliding guide track (321), and the sliding guide assembly (42) is slidably disposed in the guide groove.

10. The feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that: The sliding guide assembly (42) includes a roller (421), the roller (421) is rotatably disposed on the clamping assembly (41), and the roller (421) is slidably disposed on the sliding guide track (321); or The sliding guide assembly (42) comprises a guide post, the guide post is fixedly arranged on the clamping assembly (41), the guide post is inserted into the cam (32), and the guide post is configured to be able to slide along the sliding guide track (321).

11. The feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (41) includes a first clamping member (411) and a second clamping member (412), wherein the first clamping member (411) is provided with a first clamping end (4111), and the second clamping member (412) is provided with a second clamping end (4121), and the first clamping member (411) and the second clamping member (412) are both provided on the movable frame (23); The sliding guide assembly (42) is arranged on the first clamping member (411), and the first clamping member (411) is configured to be movable on the movable frame (23) under the drive of the sliding guide assembly (42), so that the first clamping end (4111) moves toward the direction approaching the second clamping end (4121) to clamp the hopper (5), or the first clamping end (4111) moves toward the direction away from the second clamping end (4121) to release the hopper (5).

12. The feeding mechanism according to claim 11, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (41) further includes a spring member (413) and a synchronization structure (414); The first clamping member (411) and the second clamping member (412) are rotatably mounted on the movable frame (23), the sliding guide assembly (42) is mounted on the first clamping member (411), one end of the elastic member (413) is connected to the first clamping member (411), and the other end of the elastic member (413) is connected to the second clamping member (412), and the synchronization structure (414) is mounted between the first clamping member (411) and the second clamping member (412); The elastic member (413) provides a force for driving the first clamping member (411) and the second clamping member (412) to open the clamp to release the hopper (5). When the first clamping member (411) rotates, it can drive the second clamping member (412) to rotate in the opposite direction through the synchronous structure (414).

13. The feeding mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that: The synchronization structure (414) includes a synchronization column (4141) and a synchronization position (4142), one of the synchronization column (4141) and the synchronization position (4142) is arranged on the first clamping member (411), and the other of the synchronization column (4141) and the synchronization position (4142) is arranged on the second clamping member (412); The synchronization column (4141) passes through the synchronization position (4142), and the synchronization column (4141) slides against the side wall of the synchronization position (4142).

14. The feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting device (2) further comprises a bracket (21), wherein the bracket (21) is arranged on the base (1), the fixed gear (22) is arranged on the bracket (21), and the movable frame (23) is rotatably arranged on the bracket (21).

15. The feeding mechanism according to claim 14, characterized in that: The support device (2) further comprises a rotation correction component (24), wherein the rotation correction component (24) is used to provide a force for driving the movable frame (23) to rotate and return to an initial position.

16. The feeding mechanism according to claim 15, characterized in that: The rotation correction component (24) includes a correction reset component (241) and a correction limit component (242); The correction reset member (241) is arranged on the bracket (21) or the seat (1), and the correction reset member (241) abuts against the correction limit member (242). The correction reset member (241) provides elastic force to the correction limit member (242), thereby correcting the orientation of the movable frame (23) on the bracket (21).

17. The feeding mechanism according to claim 16, characterized in that: The correction reset member (241) comprises a torsion spring, which is located on the bracket (21). One end of the torsion spring is fixedly arranged on the bracket (21), and the other end of the torsion spring extends and abuts against the correction limit member (242).

18. The feeding mechanism according to claim 14, characterized in that: The support device (2) further includes a rotation limiting assembly (25), the rotation limiting assembly (25) including a first limiting member (251) and a second limiting member (252), the first limiting member (251) being arranged on the movable frame (23), and the second limiting member (252) being arranged on the bracket (21); The first limiting member (251) is configured to be able to abut against the second limiting member (252) under the drive of the movable frame (23), thereby limiting the relative position of the first limiting member (251) and the second limiting member (252).

19. An automated device, characterized in that: The automation equipment comprises the feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 18, and the automation equipment further comprises a frame (30), and the base (1) is integrally formed or mounted on the frame (30).

20. The automation equipment according to claim 19, characterized in that The automated equipment further comprises a feeding mechanism (40), the feeding mechanism (40) comprising at least one hopper (5), the hopper (5) being provided with two clamping positions (51), the two clamping positions (51) being spaced apart, and the two clamping positions (51) being used for clamping and fixing the clamping assembly (41).

21. The automation equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that A plurality of slots (52) are provided in each of the clamping positions (51), and each of the slots (52) is used for the clamping assembly (41) to be inserted and fixed.

22. The automation equipment according to claim 20, characterized in that The feeding mechanism (40) includes a feeding drive assembly (6) and a tray (7), wherein the feeding drive assembly (6) is arranged on the frame (30), and the tray (7) is provided with a plurality of material limiting structures (71); Each of the material limiting structures (71) defines a plurality of material positions (72) on the tray (7), and a hopper (5) is provided in each of the material positions (72). The feeding drive assembly (6) is used to drive the tray (7) to rotate or move linearly, so that the tray (7) drives the hopper (5) to align with the feeding mechanism.

23. The automation equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that The feeding drive assembly (6) includes a feeding drive motor (61), a guide rail (62) and a slide (63), wherein the feeding drive motor (61) and the guide rail (62) are both arranged on the frame (30), the feeding drive motor (61) is drivingly connected to the slide (63), the slide (63) is slidably arranged on the guide rail (62), and the slide (63) is connected to the tray (7); The feeding drive motor (61) is used to drive the slide (63) to slide along the guide rail (62), so that the slide (63) drives the tray (7) to move relative to the frame (30).

24. The automation equipment according to claim 22, characterized in that The feeding drive assembly (6) comprises a feeding drive motor (61) and a rotating connection member, wherein the feeding drive motor (61) is arranged on the frame (30), and the rotating connection member is respectively connected to the feeding drive motor (61) and the tray (7); The feeding drive motor (61) drives the tray (7) to rotate via the rotating connection member.

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