Flexible feeder

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible feeder which comprises a cabinet body, a first shell on the cabinet body and a top cover for sealing the upper portion of the first shell, a processing module and an air source assembly are arranged below the cabinet body, a first camera assembly is arranged on the top cover, a mechanical arm is arranged above the cabinet body, and the tail end of the mechanical arm is connected with a suction assembly. One side of the mechanical arm is provided with a storage bin, a flexible vibration disc for turning over a product and a feeding mechanism for sending the product out of the first shell, one side of the feeding mechanism is provided with a second camera assembly, the product falls into the flexible vibration disc from the storage bin, and the proper product is shot and recognized through the first camera assembly; the recognized materials are sucked by the mechanical arm suction nozzle assembly and placed on the second camera assembly to be further confirmed, then the starting end of the feeding assembly is arranged, a motor of the feeding assembly runs to drive a belt to convey the materials to the tail end of the feeding assembly, rapid switching of machine types is achieved, the efficiency is high, and the labor intensity of workers is lowered. The problem that the number of feeders is large due to the fact that machine types of materials are large is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of plug-in machines, in particular to a flexible feeder. Background Art

[0002] In the field of automated production, traditional material supply methods often rely on fixed vibrating plates or manual loading. This approach is inadequate for the high-variety, small-batch production demands. Particularly for parts with complex geometries, sensitive materials, or small dimensions, traditional feeding methods are prone to problems such as jamming, wear, and inaccurate feeding, seriously impacting the stability and efficiency of the production line.

[0003] Furthermore, with the rise of flexible production, production lines need to quickly adapt to the production demands of different products. Traditional material supply systems often lack sufficient flexibility and adjustability to meet the demands of frequent material and production process changes. This not only increases production preparation time and costs, but also limits the overall efficiency of the production line.

[0004] Commonly used feeders have a relatively single model and high requirements for product packaging. In order to achieve automation, customers have to make special packaging, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. In addition, when switching models, different accessories must be replaced and different positions must be debugged. The process is relatively cumbersome and cannot fully reflect the advantages of automation. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technical solutions, the utility model provides a flexible feeder, which can effectively solve the problem proposed in the background technology that the robot arm combined with the flexible disk can realize the rapid switching of machine models, has high efficiency, and solves the problem that many feeders are required for many machine types and materials.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a flexible feeder, comprising a cabinet, a first shell on the cabinet and a top cover above the closed first shell, a processing module and an air source assembly are arranged at the bottom of the cabinet, the top cover is provided with an inverted first camera assembly, a mechanical arm for moving products is arranged above the cabinet, the end of the mechanical arm is connected to a suction assembly for sucking products, one side of the mechanical arm is provided with a storage bin for stacking products, a flexible vibration disk for turning the products over, and a feeding mechanism for sending the products out of the first shell from back to front, a second camera assembly is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism, the product falls from the storage bin into the flexible vibration disk, is photographed and identified as a suitable product by the first camera assembly, and then the identified material is sucked by the mechanical arm nozzle assembly and placed on the second camera assembly for further confirmation at the starting end of the feeding assembly, and the motor of the feeding assembly drives the belt to transport the material to the end of the feeding assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism is provided with a second shell, two bearings are placed inside the second shell, a belt is wrapped around the outside of the bearing, a track parallel to the belt is provided above the belt, two movable blocks and a placement part installed on the movable blocks are installed on the belt, a friction wheel is connected to the inside of the belt, and a motor for driving the friction wheel to rotate is installed under the friction wheel. The motor controls the rotation of the friction wheel to drive the movable block on the belt to move, and the product placed on the placement part is moved from the starting end to the end of the feeding mechanism by the rotation of the belt.

[0008] Furthermore, two tracks parallel to the straight section of the belt and of equal length are provided above the belt, and the side surfaces of the movable block are slidably connected to the tracks.

[0009] Furthermore, a cover plate is provided above the belt, the cover plate is mounted on the upper portion of the second shell, the cover plate is provided with a long slot which is parallel to the straight section of the belt and has the same length, and the movable block can move in the long slot.

[0010] Furthermore, a reflective sensor and a bracket are provided above the cover plate, and the brackets are respectively provided on both sides of the starting and ending ends of the long slot. The reflective sensor is installed on the upper end of the bracket, and the emitting ends of the reflective sensors at the same end are arranged opposite to each other. A baffle for blocking the light beam is provided between the reflective sensors at the same end.

[0011] Furthermore, the suction component is provided with an airway, the middle section of the airway is provided with a connector connected to the air source component, the end of the airway is connected to a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle is partially inserted into the airway, and a spring is provided between the suction nozzle and the airway.

[0012] Furthermore, the first camera assembly is arranged directly above the flexible vibration plate, and the first camera assembly photographs the product in the flexible vibration plate to provide data for determining the front and back sides.

[0013] Furthermore, a light source mechanism is provided on one side of the flexible vibration disk.

[0014] Furthermore, an alarm light is provided above the top cover.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] Through the combination of the flexible vibration plate and the first camera assembly, the system can quickly identify and sort out suitable products without replacing or adjusting the feeder, thereby achieving rapid switching of machine models. This greatly improves the flexibility and adaptability of the production line and meets the needs of rapid switching of materials of different machine models.

[0017] The camera's high-precision imaging and recognition capabilities ensure that materials can be accurately and quickly identified. The robotic arm's nozzle assembly then precisely picks up identified materials based on the camera's recognition results, further improving sorting accuracy and efficiency.

[0018] The entire system achieves fully automated operations from material identification and sorting to transportation, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency. At the same time, automated operations also reduce the possibility of human error and ensure product quality.

[0019] The system offers excellent flexibility and scalability, allowing modular expansion or adjustment based on production needs. For example, more camera modules and robotic arm nozzle modules can be added to increase processing capacity, or the speed and length of the feeder belt can be adjusted to accommodate different material conveying requirements. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the feeding mechanism structure of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional diagram of the suction component structure of the present invention.

[0026] Numbers in the figure:

[0027] 1-first shell, 2-cabinet, 3-robotic arm, 4-feeding mechanism, 5-flexible vibration plate, 6-storage bin, 7-light source mechanism, 8-suction component, 9-first camera component, 10-processing module, 11-air source component, 12-alarm light, 13-top cover, 14-second camera component, 81-air duct, 82-suction nozzle, 83-spring, 84-connector, 401-motor, 402-friction wheel, 403-belt, 404-bearing, 405-track, 406-movable block, 407-placing part, 408-long slot, 409-cover plate, 410-second shell, 411-reflection sensor, 412-bracket, 413-baffle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] The following describes the embodiments of the present disclosure through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present disclosure from the contents disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of the embodiments. The present disclosure can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present disclosure. Example

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the utility model provides a flexible feeder, including a cabinet 2, a first shell 1 on the cabinet 2 and a top cover 13 that closes the top of the first shell 1, a processing module 10 and an air source component 11 are provided at the bottom of the cabinet 2, and the top cover 13 is provided with an inverted first camera component 9, a mechanical arm 3 for moving products is provided above the cabinet 2, and the end of the mechanical arm 3 is connected to a suction component 8 for sucking products, and one side of the mechanical arm 3 is provided with a storage bin 6 for stacking products, a flexible vibration disk 5 for turning the product over, and a feeding mechanism 4 for sending the product out of the first shell 1 from back to front, and a second camera component 14 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 4. The product falls from the storage bin 6 into the flexible vibration disk 5 and is photographed and identified as a suitable product by the first camera component 9, and then the identified material is sucked by the suction nozzle 82 component of the mechanical arm 3 and placed on the second camera component 14 for further confirmation at the starting end of the feeding component, and the motor 401 of the feeding component drives the belt 403 to transport the material to the end of the feeding component.

[0031] Cabinet 2: The main structure supporting the entire system.

[0032] The first shell 1 is located on the cabinet 2 and is used to accommodate and support other components.

[0033] Top cover 13: closes the top of the first shell 1 to protect the internal components from external interference.

[0034] The processing module 10 and the air source assembly 11 are located below the cabinet 2 and are responsible for processing various signals and data generated during system operation, as well as providing air source power.

[0035] First camera assembly 9: Mounted upside down on top cover 13, it is used to capture and identify the material in flexible vibrating plate 5. The first camera assembly 9 on top cover 13 is mounted upside down on top cover 13 and is responsible for capturing images of the material in flexible vibrating plate 5. Using image processing algorithms, processing module 10 enables the first camera assembly 9 to determine information such as the material's position, posture, and type. Second camera assembly 14 on the side of feeding mechanism 4 is used to further confirm the material's accuracy or perform other quality inspections to ensure the quality of the final output product.

[0036] Robotic arm 3: It is set above the cabinet 2 and is responsible for moving and transporting products. According to the preset path or instructions, the robot arm 3 transports the material from the flexible vibration plate 5 to the starting end of the feeding component. The suction component 8 is connected to the end of the robot arm 3 and accurately grabs the identified material through suction.

[0037] Storage bin 6: Located on one side of the robotic arm 3, it is used to stack products to be processed. The storage bin 6 serves as the initial storage point for materials. The storage bin 6 is responsible for providing sufficient materials for subsequent processes. The flexible vibration plate 5 uses high-frequency vibration to make the materials move and flip inside the vibration plate, which helps the first camera component 9 to identify and grab materials more accurately.

[0038] Flexible vibration plate 5: turns the product over for better identification and grasping. The material falls from the storage bin 6 into the flexible vibration plate 5. The high-frequency vibration causes the material to continuously move and turn over, and arrange in a predetermined direction and order.

[0039] Feeding mechanism 4: located behind the flexible vibration plate 5, responsible for sending the identified materials out of the first shell 1. The feeding mechanism 4 is controlled by a motor 401 and transports the materials from the starting end to the end through a belt 403 and a placement part 407 on the belt 403.

[0040] The second camera assembly 14 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 4 and is used to further confirm the accuracy of the material or perform quality inspection.

[0041] Flexible feeders are compatible with a variety of material types and shapes, making them suitable for automated production across various industries and products. By adjusting parameters such as the vibration frequency, amplitude, and direction of the vibrating plate, and by controlling communication between the control system and robots or other automated equipment, the feeding process can be automated and optimized.

[0042] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5The feeding mechanism 4 is provided with a second shell 410, and two bearings 404 are placed inside the second shell 410. A belt 403 is wrapped around the outside of the bearing 404, and a track 405 parallel to the belt 403 is provided above the belt 403. Two movable blocks 406 and a placement portion 407 installed on the movable block 406 are installed on the belt 403. A friction wheel 402 is connected to the inside of the belt 403, and a motor 401 for driving the friction wheel 402 to rotate is installed under the friction wheel 402. The motor 401 controls the rotation of the friction wheel 402 to drive the movable block 406 on the belt 403 to move. The product placed on the placement portion 407 is rotated by the belt 403 to move it from the starting end to the end of the feeding mechanism 4.

[0043] The second shell 410 serves as the main structure of the feeding mechanism 4 and provides protection and support for internal components.

[0044] Two bearings 404 are respectively installed at both ends of the second housing 410 to provide stable support and guidance for the belt 403 .

[0045] The belt 403 is wound around the outside of the two bearings 404 to form a closed-loop conveying path.

[0046] The track 405 is arranged above the belt 403 and is parallel to the belt 403. The track 405 provides guidance and support for the movable block 406, ensuring the stable movement of the movable block 406 on the belt 403.

[0047] The movable block 406 is mounted on the belt 403 and moves as the belt 403 rotates. The movable block 406 is provided with a placement portion 407 for placing the product to be transported.

[0048] The placement portion 407 is installed on the movable block 406 and is used to fix and support the product to prevent the product from shifting or falling during transportation.

[0049] The friction wheel 402 contacts the inner side of the belt 403 and drives the belt 403 to rotate through friction.

[0050] The motor 401 is installed below the friction wheel 402 to provide power to the friction wheel 402 and control its rotation speed and direction.

[0051] The motor 401 drives the friction wheel 402 to rotate, thereby driving the movable block 406 on the belt 403 and the product on the placement portion 407 to move from the starting end to the end of the feeding mechanism 4. This process realizes the continuous conveying of the product.

[0052] By adjusting the rotation speed and direction of the motor 401, the moving speed and direction of the belt 403 can be precisely controlled, thereby achieving precise control of the product conveying speed and direction.

[0053] The design of the track 405 and the movable block 406 ensures the stability of the product during the conveying process, prevents the product from deflecting or falling, and improves the reliability and safety of the conveying.

[0054] The structural design of the feeding mechanism 4 enables it to adapt to the conveying requirements of products of different shapes and sizes. By adjusting the shape and size of the placement portion 407, the conveying of different types of products can be achieved.

[0055] See also Figure 4 Two tracks 405 of equal length and parallel to the straight section of the belt 403 are provided above the belt 403 , and the side of the movable block 406 is slidably connected to the track 405 .

[0056] Track 405 provides a clear path for movable block 406, ensuring that movable block 406 can move stably along a predetermined straight line above belt 403. This helps reduce deviation and shaking of movable block 406 during movement, improving feeding accuracy and stability. Track 405 provides a certain degree of support for movable block 406, allowing it to withstand greater loads during movement and preventing deformation or damage.

[0057] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 A cover plate 409 is provided above the belt 403 and is mounted on the upper portion of the second housing 410 . The cover plate 409 is provided with a long slot 408 which is parallel to the straight section of the belt 403 and of equal length. The movable block 406 can move in the long slot 408 .

[0058] A cover plate 409 is mounted on the upper portion of the second housing 410, providing a closed working environment for the belt 403 and the movable block 406. This helps prevent foreign materials from falling into the feeding mechanism 4, reducing the possibility of malfunctions. The cover plate 409 also prevents workers from accidentally touching the belt 403 or the movable block 406, improving operational safety.

[0059] The long slot 408 formed in the cover plate 409 is parallel to the straight section of the belt 403 and has the same length as the belt 403, providing a clear moving path for the movable block 406. When the movable block 406 moves in the long slot 408, it can maintain a stable trajectory and direction, ensuring the accuracy and continuity of product delivery.

[0060] The presence of the cover plate 409 increases the overall rigidity of the feeding mechanism 4, helping to reduce vibration and shaking of the belt 403 during the conveying process. This helps to improve the stability and reliability of the conveying, ensuring that the product can be conveyed to the designated location smoothly and without shaking.

[0061] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5A reflection sensor 411 and a bracket 412 are provided above the cover 409. The bracket 412 is respectively provided on both sides of the starting end and the end end of the long slot 408. The reflection sensor 411 is installed on the upper end of the bracket 412. The emitting ends of the reflection sensors 411 at the same end are arranged opposite to each other, and a baffle 413 for blocking the light beam is provided between the reflection sensors 411 at the same end.

[0062] The bracket 412 serves as a mounting base for the sensor, ensuring that the sensor can be stably and accurately mounted above the cover plate 409 and maintain an appropriate distance from the movable block 406 .

[0063] The reflective sensor 411 detects the position of the movable block 406 and the product thereon by emitting and receiving a light beam. When the movable block 406 moves into the detection range of the sensor, it blocks the light beam, thereby triggering the sensor's signal output.

[0064] By precisely setting the position and detection range of the sensor, it is possible to precisely control the movement of the movable block 406. When the movable block 406 reaches the detection point of the sensor, a corresponding control signal can be triggered, such as stopping the movement of the belt 403, starting the grabbing device, etc.

[0065] The reflective sensor 411 can also serve as a safety device to detect and prevent the movable block 406 or the product from exceeding the predetermined conveying range. When the movable block 406 or the product accidentally deviates from the track 405, the sensor's alarm signal will be triggered, and the conveying process will be stopped in time to prevent accidents.

[0066] Baffle 413 is positioned between the same-end reflective sensors 411 to block the light beam between them. This ensures that the light beam is not accidentally blocked when the movable block 406 is outside the sensor's detection range, thus preventing false triggering. Baffle 413 also enhances the stability of the sensing system. Because baffle 413 blocks the light beam, when the sensor is disturbed by external light fluctuations, baffle 413 serves as a stable reference point, helping the sensor more accurately determine whether the light beam is blocked.

[0067] See also Figure 6 The suction component 8 is provided with an air channel 81, the middle section of the air channel 81 is provided with a connector 84 connected to the air source component 11, the end of the air channel 81 is connected to a suction nozzle 82, the suction nozzle 82 is partially inserted into the air channel 81, and a spring 83 is provided between the suction nozzle 82 and the air channel 81.

[0068] The air channel 81 is responsible for connecting the air source component 11 and the suction nozzle 82 to form a closed air flow channel. When the air source component 11 provides negative pressure, the air in the air channel 81 is extracted, thereby forming a negative pressure environment at the suction nozzle 82 to achieve the suction of the material.

[0069] The connector 84 is located in the middle of the air channel 81 and is used to connect the air channel 81 and the gas source assembly 11. It ensures a tight connection between the air channel 81 and the gas source assembly 11, prevents gas leakage, and thus ensures the stability and efficiency of the suction system.

[0070] The suction nozzle 82 is the component of the suction assembly 8 that comes into direct contact with the material being sucked. It is typically made of a flexible material to accommodate materials of varying sizes and shapes. When inserted into the airway 81, the suction nozzle 82 forms a sealed space between the nozzle and the airway. Under the influence of negative pressure, the suction nozzle 82 securely holds the material, enabling suction and transport.

[0071] The spring 83 is sleeved between the suction nozzle 82 and the air channel 81. When the suction nozzle 82 contacts the material to be sucked, the spring 83 can absorb impact and vibration, thereby preventing damage or deformation caused by hard contact.

[0072] The elastic force of the spring 83 can ensure the close contact between the suction nozzle 82 and the airway 81, thereby ensuring the sealing of the suction system. Even if there is a slight displacement or deformation during use, the spring 83 can automatically adjust to ensure the stability of the sealing effect.

[0073] See also Figure 3 The first camera assembly 9 is arranged directly above the flexible vibration plate 5. The first camera assembly 9 photographs the product in the flexible vibration plate 5 and provides data for judging the front and back sides.

[0074] The first camera assembly 9 can capture real-time images of products within the flexible vibrating plate 5. Using high-precision image processing algorithms, the system can identify key features of the products, such as shape, size, front and back. This provides precise positioning and identification for subsequent robotic grasping and sorting operations.

[0075] The combination of the first camera assembly 9 and the flexible vibrating plate 5 enables automated and intelligent material loading. Based on the image data provided by the first camera assembly 9, the system automatically adjusts the vibration frequency and amplitude of the vibrating plate, as well as the position and angle of the robot's grip, enabling flexible handling of materials of varying shapes, sizes, and surfaces.

[0076] See also Figure 1 A light source mechanism 7 is provided on one side of the flexible vibration disk 5 .

[0077] Light source mechanism 7 provides sufficient illumination for first camera assembly 9. In automated production environments, materials can be difficult for cameras to clearly capture due to differences in material, color, or reflectivity. Light source mechanism 7 emits uniform and stable light, illuminating the material within flexible vibrating plate 5 and ensuring that first camera assembly 9 can capture clear and accurate images.

[0078] The light source mechanism 7 not only provides illumination but also enhances image contrast by adjusting the intensity and angle of the light. This is crucial for identifying key material features (such as edges, shapes, and colors). By optimizing the design of the light source mechanism 7, the material can be made more prominent in the image, thereby improving the recognition accuracy and efficiency of the first camera assembly 9. During the image capture process, shadows and reflections can interfere with the camera's recognition performance. Through the rational layout and light adjustment of the light source mechanism 7, shadows and reflections can be effectively reduced or eliminated. This helps ensure that the first camera assembly 9 can capture the entire material and all its details, improving recognition accuracy and stability.

[0079] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 An alarm light 12 is provided above the top cover 13.

[0080] When a fault or abnormality occurs inside the equipment, the alarm light 12 will light up or flash to alert the operator or maintenance personnel. This intuitive visual signal helps to quickly locate the fault point, shorten the troubleshooting time, and improve the reliability and stability of the equipment.

[0081] The technical solution of the utility model is:

[0082] After the upper camera takes a picture of the material in the flexible tray to determine its position, the robot will suck / grab the selected material into the fixture of the transfer mechanism, and then send the material to the waiting position for plug-in material retrieval through the conveying mechanism. For some materials with specific characteristics that are difficult to identify by the upper camera, they need to be distinguished again by the lower camera before being sent to the fixture. When changing the machine model, just switch to the corresponding program, and the line change is simple and fast.

[0083] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "middle", "length", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", 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.

[0084] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature "on" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. "Multiple" means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited.

[0085] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0086] The above is only for explaining the implementation mode of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention without creative work should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible feeder comprising a cabinet, a first shell on the cabinet, and a top cover sealing the first shell, wherein a processing module and an air source assembly are provided below the cabinet, characterized in that: The top cover is provided with an inverted first camera assembly, and a robotic arm for moving products is provided above the cabinet. The end of the robotic arm is connected to a suction assembly for sucking products. One side of the robotic arm is provided with a storage bin for stacking products, a flexible vibration disk for turning the products over, and a feeding mechanism for sending the products out of the first shell from back to front. A second camera assembly is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism. Products fall from the storage bin into the flexible vibration disk and are photographed and identified as suitable products by the first camera assembly. The identified materials are then sucked by the robotic arm nozzle assembly and placed into the starting end of the feeding assembly. The motor of the feeding assembly drives the belt to transport the materials to the end of the feeding assembly.

2. The flexible feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism is provided with a second shell, two bearings are placed inside the second shell, a belt is wrapped around the outside of the bearing, a track parallel to the belt is provided above the belt, two movable blocks and a placement part installed on the movable blocks are installed on the belt, a friction wheel is connected to the inside of the belt, and a motor that drives the friction wheel to rotate is installed under the friction wheel. The motor controls the rotation of the friction wheel to drive the movable block on the belt to move, and the product placed on the placement part is moved from the starting end to the end of the feeding mechanism by the rotation of the belt.

3. The flexible feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two tracks parallel to the straight section of the belt and of equal length are arranged above the belt, and the side surfaces of the movable block are slidably connected to the tracks.

4. The flexible feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: A cover plate is provided above the belt and is mounted on the upper portion of the second housing. The cover plate is provided with a long slot which is parallel to the straight section of the belt and has the same length as the belt, and the movable block can move in the long slot.

5. The flexible feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: A reflective sensor and a bracket are provided above the cover plate. The brackets are respectively provided on both sides of the starting and ending ends of the long slot. The reflective sensor is installed on the upper end of the bracket. The emitting ends of the reflective sensors at the same end are arranged opposite to each other. A baffle for blocking the light beam is provided between the reflective sensors at the same end.

6. The flexible feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction component is provided with an airway, the middle section of the airway is provided with a connector connected to the air source component, the end of the airway is connected to a suction nozzle, the suction nozzle is partially inserted into the airway, and a spring is provided between the suction nozzle and the airway.

7. The flexible feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first camera assembly is arranged directly above the flexible vibration plate, and the first camera assembly photographs the product in the flexible vibration plate to provide data for determining the front and back sides.

8. The flexible feeder according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: A light source mechanism is provided on one side of the flexible vibration disk.

9. The flexible feeder according to claim 8, characterized in that: An alarm light is arranged above the top cover.

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