Feeding equipment of flexible injection molding machine
By designing flexible injection molding machine feeding equipment for storage silo conveying lines, robots, discharge components and visual inspection camera components, the problem of low automation of feeding equipment is solved, automatic flip and visual inspection are realized, and work efficiency and scope of use are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422515483.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing flexible injection molding machine feeding equipment has low degree of automation, making it difficult to achieve automatic flip and visual inspection, resulting in easy positional folding when feeding materials.
A feeding device including a storage bin conveyor line, a robot, a discharge assembly, a flip assembly, a prototype detection camera and a camera assembly is designed to realize automatic feeding, flipping and visual inspection functions.
It improves the degree of automation of material supply, increases work efficiency, expands the scope of use, and avoids the phenomenon of position falling down when material feeds.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible injection molding machines, in particular to feeding equipment for flexible injection molding machines. Background Art
[0002] An injection molding machine, also known as an injection molding machine or injection machine, is the primary molding equipment used to create various shapes of plastic products from thermoplastics or thermosetting plastics using plastic molding molds. The injection molding machine heats the plastic and applies high pressure to the molten plastic, causing it to eject and fill the mold cavity. However, flexible injection molding machines require a feeding device to feed the material.
[0003] At present, the existing flexible injection molding machines are all manually operated during feeding, and the degree of automation is low, which increases the labor intensity during feeding and reduces work efficiency; moreover, the existing feeding equipment is difficult to realize the automatic flipping function during feeding, and it is difficult to realize the visual detection function during feeding, which will cause the material to fall down during feeding. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a flexible injection molding machine feeding device to solve the problems of low working efficiency and difficulty in achieving automatic flipping and visual inspection of existing feeding equipment mentioned in the above background technology.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a flexible injection molding machine feeding device, comprising a machine base, a hood fixed to the top of the machine base, and a control panel installed on the surface of the machine base, which is used for controlling the entire equipment; a storage bin conveyor line is installed on one side of the top of the machine base, and the storage bin conveyor line is used for storing materials; a material tray is installed on the surface of the machine base and on the side of the storage bin conveyor line, and the material tray is used to receive the material output by the storage bin conveyor line; a manipulator is provided at the center of the surface of the machine base, and the manipulator is used for handling materials; a discharge assembly is installed on the end of the machine base away from the storage bin conveyor line, and the discharge assembly is used for feeding materials.
[0006] Preferably, a turning assembly is installed on the surface of the machine base and on one side of the material tray, and the turning assembly is used to turn the material.
[0007] Preferably, an adjustment frame is fixed on the inner wall of the hood, and a prototype detection camera is fixed on the surface of the adjustment frame, and the prototype detection camera is located directly above the discharge component, and the prototype detection camera is used for visual detection of the discharge.
[0008] Preferably, a camera assembly is installed on the inner wall of the hood and on one side of the prototype detection camera, and the camera assembly is located directly above the material tray. The camera assembly is used for visual inspection of the material on the surface of the material tray.
[0009] Preferably, a pneumatic gripper fixture is installed at the output end of the manipulator, and the pneumatic gripper fixture is used for grabbing materials.
[0010] Preferably, a lower camera is installed on the surface of the base and on one side of the flip assembly. The lower camera is used for visual positioning detection of the material after the flip assembly is flipped.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: when the flexible injection molding machine is feeding, the material is placed inside the storage bin conveyor line, the material is conveyed to the surface of the material tray through the storage bin conveyor line, the material on the surface of the material tray is visually inspected by the camera assembly, and then the material on the surface of the material tray is clamped by the pneumatic gripper fixture of the manipulator, the pneumatic gripper fixture clamps the material and flips it through the surface of the manipulator placement column flip assembly, and the material is visually positioned and inspected by the lower camera during flipping, and then the material is transported to the surface of the discharging assembly by the manipulator, and finally transported out through the discharging assembly, and visual inspection of the transportation is performed by the prototype detection camera during transportation; the present invention realizes the automatic feeding function by setting the storage bin conveyor line, the manipulator and the discharging assembly, solves the problem that the prior art requires personnel to assist in operation, improves the degree of automation during feeding, and increases work efficiency; and the automatic flipping work during feeding is realized by setting the flip assembly, thereby expanding the scope of use; the prototype detection camera, camera assembly and lower camera set at the same time realize the visual detection function during feeding, and avoid the phenomenon of material being overturned during feeding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional appearance structure of the utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the utility model;
[0015] Figure 4 It is a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0016] In the figure: 1. Machine base; 2. Machine cover; 21. Control panel; 3. Storage bin conveyor line; 4. Material tray; 5. Robot; 51. Pneumatic gripper fixture; 6. Discharging assembly; 7. Prototype inspection camera; 70. Adjustment frame; 71. Camera assembly; 8. Flip assembly; 81. Lower side camera. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.
[0018] The utility model provides a flexible injection molding machine feeding device with a structure as follows Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, it includes a machine base 1, a hood 2 is fixed on the top of the machine base 1, and a control panel 21 is installed on the surface of the machine base 2, and the control panel 21 is used for controlling the entire equipment; a storage bin conveyor line 3 is installed on one side of the top of the machine base 1, and the storage bin conveyor line 3 is used for storing materials; a material tray 4 is installed on the surface of the machine base 1 and on one side of the storage bin conveyor line 3, and the material tray 4 is used to receive the material output by the storage bin conveyor line 3, and a flipping component 8 is installed on the surface of the machine base 1 and on one side of the material tray 4, and the flipping component 8 is used for flipping the material, and a lower side camera 81 is also installed on the surface of the machine base 1 and on one side of the flipping component 8, and the lower side camera 81 is used for visual positioning detection of the material after the flipping component 8 is flipped.
[0019] During implementation, the pneumatic gripper fixture 51 clamps the material and places it on the surface of the column flip component 8 through the manipulator 5, and flips the material through the flip component 8. During flipping, the material is visually positioned and detected through the lower camera 81.
[0020] Furthermore, if Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, a manipulator 5 is provided at the central part of the surface of the machine base 1, and the manipulator 5 is used for handling materials. A pneumatic gripper fixture 51 is installed at the output end of the manipulator 5, and the pneumatic gripper fixture 51 is used for grabbing materials; a discharge assembly 6 is installed at the end of the machine base 1 away from the storage bin conveyor line 3, and the discharge assembly 6 is used for feeding materials. An adjustment frame 70 is fixed on the inner wall of the machine cover 2, and a prototype detection camera 7 is fixed on the surface of the adjustment frame 70, and the prototype detection camera 7 is located directly above the discharge assembly 6, and the prototype detection camera 7 is used for visual detection of discharge. A camera assembly 71 is installed on the inner wall of the machine cover 2 and on one side of the prototype detection camera 7, and the camera assembly 71 is located directly above the material tray 4, and the camera assembly 71 is used for visual detection of materials on the surface of the material tray 4.
[0021] During implementation, the material on the surface of the tray 4 is visually inspected by the camera assembly 71 , and then the material on the surface of the tray 4 is clamped by the pair of pneumatic grippers 51 of the manipulator 5 .
[0022] Working principle: When in use, first place the material inside the storage bin conveyor line 3, convey the material to the surface of the tray 4 through the storage bin conveyor line 3, perform visual inspection of the material on the surface of the tray 4 through the camera assembly 71, and then use the pneumatic gripper fixture 51 of the manipulator 5 to clamp the material on the surface of the tray 4.
[0023] The pneumatic gripper fixture 51 grips the material and places it on the surface of the column flipping component 8 through the manipulator 5. The material is flipped by the flipping component 8. During flipping, the material is visually positioned and detected by the lower camera 81 so that it is flipped to the required position. After the flipping is completed, the manipulator 5 drives the flipped material to the surface of the discharge component 6 under the action of the pneumatic gripper fixture 51, and the material is transported out through the discharge component 6. When the discharge component 6 is transporting, the prototype detection camera 7 is used to perform visual inspection during transportation, and finally the use of the flexible injection molding machine feeding equipment is completed.
[0024] The utility model realizes the automatic feeding function by setting up the storage bin conveyor line 3, the manipulator 5 and the discharge component 6, which solves the problem that the existing technology requires personnel to assist in operation, improves the degree of automation during feeding, and increases work efficiency; and realizes automatic flipping during feeding by setting up the flip component 8, thereby expanding the scope of use; at the same time, the prototype detection camera 7, the camera component 71 and the lower side camera 81 realize the visual detection function during feeding, avoiding the phenomenon of material being placed down during feeding.
[0025] It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of the present invention.
Claims
1. A flexible injection molding machine feeding device, comprising a machine base (1), characterized in that: A hood (2) is fixed to the top of the machine base (1), and a control panel (21) is installed on the surface of the machine base (2), and the control panel (21) is used for controlling the entire equipment; a storage bin conveying line (3) is installed on one side of the top of the machine base (1), and the storage bin conveying line (3) is used for storing materials; a material tray (4) is installed on the surface of the machine base (1) and located on one side of the storage bin conveying line (3), and the material tray (4) is used for receiving materials output by the storage bin conveying line (3); a manipulator (5) is provided at the center of the surface of the machine base (1), and the manipulator (5) is used for handling materials; a discharging assembly (6) is installed on the end of the machine base (1) away from the storage bin conveying line (3), and the discharging assembly (6) is used for feeding materials.
2. A flexible injection molding machine feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A turning assembly (8) is installed on the surface of the machine base (1) and located on one side of the material tray (4). The turning assembly (8) is used to turn the material.
3. The flexible injection molding machine feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment frame (70) is fixed on the inner wall of the hood (2), and a prototype detection camera (7) is fixed on the surface of the adjustment frame (70). The prototype detection camera (7) is located directly above the discharge assembly (6). The prototype detection camera (7) is used for visual detection of the discharge.
4. The flexible injection molding machine feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A camera assembly (71) is installed on the inner wall of the hood (2) and located on one side of the prototype detection camera (7), and the camera assembly (71) is located directly above the material tray (4). The camera assembly (71) is used for visual inspection of the material on the surface of the material tray (4).
5. The flexible injection molding machine feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the manipulator (5) is equipped with a pneumatic gripper fixture (51), and the pneumatic gripper fixture (51) is used for grasping materials.
6. The flexible injection molding machine feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower camera (81) is also installed on the surface of the machine base (1) and located on one side of the flip assembly (8). The lower camera (81) is used for visual positioning detection of materials after the flip assembly (8) is flipped.