Automatic classified discharging equipment

By designing automated classification and cutting equipment, using robot modules and modular structures to realize automatic classification and cutting of products, the operational errors and safety risks caused by manual sorting are solved, production efficiency and quality are improved, and resource waste is reduced.

CN223225307UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15HI P SHANGHAI AUTOMATION ENG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422656291.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, manual sorting products have problems such as operating errors that lead to lower yield rates, high safety risks, serious noise pollution, and serious resource waste, and the entire process cannot be automated and precise control.

Method used

Design an automated classification and cutting equipment, including robot module, wrong plate upper disk module, closing module and assembly line module. The robot module uses vacuum nozzles to classify products. The wrong plate upper disk module realizes automatic transmission of empty plates, the closing module realizes the collection of full plates, and the assembly line module processes NG and anti-milling products to realize the automation of the entire process.

Benefits of technology

The entire process automation is achieved, production efficiency is improved, labor costs are reduced, production safety is enhanced, resource waste is reduced, production quality and equipment reliability are improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of product detection, in particular to an automatic classification blanking device, which comprises a robot module, a staggered tray feeding module, a tray collecting module and an assembly line module, the staggered tray feeding module comprises an empty tray feeding mechanism, the empty tray feeding mechanism comprises a tray dividing frame, a plurality of empty trays are placed in the tray dividing frame in a staggered manner, and the tray collecting module is connected with the robot module. The two sides of the tray dividing frame are provided with tray dividing tray air cylinders, and the bottom of the empty tray feeding mechanism is provided with a hollow structure which is enough for empty trays to fall off. The staggered tray feeding module material receiving mechanism is provided with a hollow structure which is enough for an empty tray to pass through, and is also provided with a tray collecting and tray air cylinder; the empty tray transferring mechanism is arranged below the empty tray feeding mechanism and the staggered tray feeding module receiving mechanism, a transferring tray lifting air cylinder moving up and down is arranged on the empty tray transferring mechanism, and when the empty tray transferring mechanism moves to the position below the empty tray feeding mechanism, the empty tray lifting air cylinder moves to the position below the empty tray feeding mechanism. The transferring tray lifting air cylinder is used for lifting the tray distributing frame by the distance which is one empty tray away from the tray distributing tray air cylinder.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of product detection, in particular to an automatic classification and blanking equipment. Background Art

[0002] Existing technology relies on manual labor to sort products of different sizes based on the results of detection equipment.

[0003] However, manual inspection and sorting have many technical defects. Due to the possibility of operational errors in manual sorting, the production yield rate will be reduced, and it will also cause accidental personal injury to the operators, posing a greater risk to production safety. In a semi-automated manual sorting environment, the equipment will generate a lot of noise and pollution emissions, which will cause great harm to the operators and the production environment, and directly endanger the health and safety of employees. Since manual sorting is based on the operating behavior of the human brain, it is impossible to accurately control and manage raw materials and energy, and it is impossible to control and reduce losses and waste, and it is impossible to reasonably save and utilize resources, which indirectly increases production costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an automated sorting and unloading equipment to improve the automation level of sorting and unloading, so that pollution, noise, and accidents in the production process can be suppressed. It can also ensure that the production line does not stop while working 24 hours a day, and the reliability and stability of the equipment in the entire production process are improved. It can also quantitatively perceive the progress of the sorting and unloading work of the product, rationally control the waste of resources, reduce the demand for manual labor, and reduce production costs, increase efficiency, and increase the yield rate. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an automated sorting and unloading equipment to realize the full automation of sorting and unloading work, improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, improve production quality, optimize production processes, improve safety and promote sustainable development.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, an automated sorting and unloading equipment is designed, including a robot module, a staggered tray loading module, a tray closing module and an assembly line module. The staggered tray loading module includes an empty tray loading mechanism, and the empty tray loading mechanism includes a tray rack, and the tray rack is used to stagger a number of empty trays. Tray cylinders are provided on both sides of the tray rack, and the tray cylinders are used to clamp the empty trays in the tray rack. The bottom of the empty tray loading mechanism is provided with a hollow structure that is large enough to allow the empty trays to fall; the staggered tray loading module has a material receiving mechanism, and the staggered tray loading module material receiving mechanism has a hollow structure that is large enough to allow the empty trays to pass through. A closing tray cylinder is provided for clamping the empty tray; an empty tray transferring mechanism, which is arranged below the empty tray loading mechanism and the staggered tray upper tray module receiving mechanism, and drives the empty tray transferring mechanism to move between the empty tray loading mechanism and the staggered tray upper tray module receiving mechanism through the transferring transverse cylinder; the empty tray transferring mechanism is provided with a transferring tray lifting cylinder which moves up and down; when the empty tray transferring mechanism moves to below the empty tray loading mechanism, the transferring tray lifting cylinder is used to lift the empty tray at the tray dividing rack to a distance of one empty tray from the tray dividing tray cylinder; the empty tray transferring mechanism is also provided with a transferring clamping cylinder for clamping the empty tray.

[0007] Preferably, the automated sorting and unloading equipment described in the present invention also includes other technical features, wherein two tray detection photoelectric devices are respectively provided on the upper and lower parts of the tray rack.

[0008] Preferably, the automated sorting and unloading equipment described in the present invention also includes other technical features, wherein the staggered tray upper tray module material receiving mechanism is also provided with a tray fixing block for assisting in positioning the tray.

[0009] Preferably, the automated sorting and unloading equipment described in the present invention also includes other technical features, wherein the robot module is used to pick up products using a vacuum nozzle, the robot module moves through four-axis joints, and a number of vacuum nozzles are provided at the end of the robot module.

[0010] Preferably, the automated sorting and unloading equipment described in the present invention also includes other technical features, wherein the tray closing module is used to transfer the full tray to the discharge port and beep after collecting a set number, and the tray closing module includes a unloading module that can move up and down, and the unloading module is arranged below the material receiving mechanism of the staggered tray upper tray module, and the unloading module includes a material picking point position, a waiting point position and a unloading point position from top to bottom, and a lifting cylinder is provided on the unloading module.

[0011] Preferably, the automated sorting and unloading equipment described in the present invention also includes other technical features, wherein the closing module also includes a closing assembly line module, the closing assembly line module is arranged at the unloading point position of the unloading module, the closing assembly line module includes a receiving tray rack, the bottom of the receiving tray rack is hollowed out, and the unloading module can pass through to clamp the material tray, and a closing assembly line is provided on one side of the closing assembly line module.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] The whole process of loading and unloading is automated, ensuring the non-stop operation of the assembly line 24 hours a day, eliminating the negative impact of human factors in the production process, improving the yield rate in the production process, reducing the burden of manual labor and safety risks, and the device has a compact structure and occupies a small working area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 , is a three-dimensional diagram of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 , is a front view of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 , is a side view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 ,yes Figure 3 AA plane section view;

[0018] Figure 5 , is a perspective view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 , is a perspective view of the utility model with the pipeline module hidden;

[0020] Figure 7 , is a partial enlarged perspective view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 8 , is a top view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 9 , is a side view of the robot module;

[0023] Figure 10 , is a partial stereogram of the robot module

[0024] Figure 11 , is a three-dimensional diagram of the empty tray loading mechanism 5;

[0025] Figure 12 , is a three-dimensional diagram of the empty tray transfer mechanism 7;

[0026] Figure 13 3. It is a three-dimensional diagram of the material receiving mechanism 6 of the staggered plate upper plate module;

[0027] Figure 14 , is a three-dimensional diagram of the blanking module 8;

[0028] Figure 15 , is a top-down perspective diagram of the closing module;

[0029] Figure 16 , is a side perspective view of the closing module;

[0030] Figure 17 , is a schematic diagram of the pipeline module;

[0031] Figure: 1. Robot module, 1.1. Robot body, 1.2. Rotating cylinder, 1.3. Vacuum nozzle, 2. Staggered tray loading module, 3. Tray closing module, 4. Assembly line module, 4.1 Reverse milling assembly line, 4.2. NG assembly line, 4.3. Assembly line detection photoelectric system, 5. Empty tray loading mechanism, 5.1. Tray separation rack, 5.2. Empty material tray, 5.3. Tray separation cylinder, 6. Material receiving mechanism, 6.1. Tray closing Pallet cylinder, 6.2, tray fixing block, 7, empty tray transferring mechanism, 7.1, transferring transverse movement cylinder, 7.2, transferring pallet lifting cylinder, 7.3, transferring clamping cylinder, 7.4, transferring lifting cylinder, 8, unloading module, 8.1, material picking point position, 8.2, waiting point position, 8.3, unloading point position, 8.4, lifting cylinder, 9, receiving tray rack, 9.1, closing assembly line, 9.2, closing lifting cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the purpose, principle and structure of the present invention more clear, it is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] The present invention aims to provide a device that can automatically unload materials based on product inspection results, comprising a robot module 1, a staggered loading module 2, a tray closing module 3, and an assembly line module 4. The robot module 1 is used to vacuum-pick up products and place them on different trays based on the product inspection results; the staggered loading module 2 separates the staggered empty trays 5.2 and transfers them to a receiving area to await unloading by the robot module 1; the tray closing module 3 transfers full trays to the discharge port and, after collecting a set number of products, emits a buzzer to remind manual unloading; and the assembly line module 4 transfers products classified as NG or reverse-milled.

[0034] See also Figure 1-17 . The equipment includes a robot module 1, a staggered tray loading module 2, a tray closing module 3, and an assembly line module 4. The robot module 1 is used to pick up products using a vacuum suction nozzle 1.3, and place the products in the trays of the left and right staggered tray loading modules 2 or throw them on the assembly line according to the product results; the staggered tray loading module 2 separates an empty tray 5.2 from a stack of empty trays 5.2 that have been staggered and conveys it to the receiving area to wait for the robot module 1 to discharge the materials; the tray closing module 3 is used to convey the full trays to the discharge port and buzz to remind manual material collection after collecting the set quantity; the assembly line module 4 is used to convey products classified as NG and reverse milling out of the equipment.

[0035] The robot module 1 is used to pick up products using a vacuum suction nozzle 1.3, and place the products in the material tray of the left and right staggered tray modules 2 or throw them on the assembly line according to the product results; the robot body 1.1 places the products in a fixed classified unloading tray through four-axis joint movement, ensuring that each suction nozzle can reach any discharge position of the equipment, and the travel range meets the equipment requirements; the rotary cylinder 1.2 rotates and positions the products that need to be placed opposite each other, and the two rows of products in the tray are placed opposite each other; the vacuum suction nozzle 1.3 generates negative pressure through vacuum to suck the products, and each suction nozzle is controlled separately to achieve classified unloading.

[0036] The staggered tray loading module 2 separates a tray from a stack of empty trays 5.2 that have been staggered and transports it to the receiving point to wait for the robot module 1 to unload the material; the tray separation tray cylinder 5.3 is extended to support the empty tray 5.2; a certain number of staggered empty trays 5.2 of products are placed on the tray separation rack 5.1; the tray separation rack 5.1 has two upper and lower tray detection photoelectric devices for detecting the presence of trays; the transfer transverse cylinder 7.1 is responsible for moving the separated empty tray 5.2 from the tray separation rack 5.1 to the receiving point; the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 is used to create a height difference for tray separation and material receiving; the transfer tray lifting cylinder 7.2 is used to transport the full tray to the closing tray cylinder 6.1 after the tray is full; the transfer clamping cylinder 7.3 is used to clamp the empty tray 5.2 during the movement of the transfer cylinder and when waiting for materials; the closing tray cylinder 6.1 is used to support the full tray; the tray fixing block 6.2 assists in positioning the tray.

[0037] The closing module 3 is used to transport the full tray to the discharge port and buzz to remind manual material collection after collecting a set number; the unloading module 8 lifting cylinder 8.3 is used to lift the full tray; the unloading module 8 is used to move between the waiting point position 8.2, the material collection point position 8.1, and the unloading point position 8.3 to transfer the full tray; the closing assembly line 9.1 is used to transport the full tray to the receiving tray rack 9; the receiving tray rack 9 is used to store a certain number of full trays; the closing lifting cylinders 9.29.2 are used to lift the full trays to stack upwards.

[0038] The assembly line module 4 includes a reverse milling assembly line 4.1 and an NG assembly line 4.2 arranged in parallel above and below. One end of the two assembly lines is provided with an assembly line detection photoelectric 4.3. The assembly line module 4 is used to convey products classified as NG and reverse milling out of the equipment.

[0039] The specific workflow is as follows:

[0040] 1. Initial state:

[0041] The initial state is that the robot is above the initial material picking position, the rotary cylinder 1.2 is at the origin, and the vacuum nozzles 1.3 are all closed.

[0042] The initial state is that the tray cylinder 5.3 extends to support the tray, the tray rack 5.1 has an empty tray 5.2, the tray detection photoelectric signal of the tray rack 5.1 is received, the transfer transverse cylinder 7.1 is below the tray rack 5.1, the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 descends, the transfer tray lifting cylinder 7.2 descends, the transfer clamping cylinder 7.3 is released, and the tray closing cylinder 6.1 retracts.

[0043] The initial state is that the lifting cylinder 8.3 of the unloading module 8 is lowered, the unloading module 8 is at the waiting point position 8.2, the closing assembly line 9.1 is rotating all the time, and the closing lifting cylinders 9.29.2 are lowered to wait for the full tray.

[0044] The initial state is that the pipeline is not moving and there is no signal from the pipeline detection photoelectric sensor.

[0045] 2. Robot module 1:

[0046] After waiting for the receiving signal to pick up the material, the robot's Z axis descends to the picking point, the vacuum nozzle 1.3 opens the vacuum, the Z axis lifts up to suck up the product, and obtains the product inspection result after the material is picked up successfully. The robot moves to the top of the right material tray to judge the result of the nozzle product. The nozzles that meet the result break the vacuum one by one in the material tray to discharge the material, and then move to the top of the right material tray again, and continue to move to the top of the left material tray to judge the result of the nozzle product. The nozzles that meet the result break the vacuum one by one in the material tray to discharge the material, and then move to the top of the left material tray again to judge the result of the nozzle product. The nozzles that meet the result break the vacuum one by one in the material tray to discharge the material, and then move to the top of the left material tray again to judge whether there is still product on the nozzle, and then discharge the material on the corresponding assembly line.

[0047] 3. Module 2 for loading the wrong disk:

[0048] When the tray is empty, the cylinder 5.3 of the tray separation tray is extended to hold the empty tray 5.2; a certain number of staggered empty trays 5.2 of products are placed on the tray separation rack 5.1. The tray separation rack 5.1 has two photoelectric detection devices, one above and one below. When there is no tray, both photoelectric devices have no signal. At this time, the operator will be reminded to empty the tray 5.2 in time to ensure the normal operation of the equipment; the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 is used to lift the tray separation rack 5.1 to a distance of one tray less than that of the tray separation tray cylinder 5.3. At this time, the space generated by the distance can only accommodate one tray, and the upper tray cannot fall, achieving the technical effect of releasing only one tray at a time and not too many trays above falling. The tray separation tray cylinder 5.3 retracts and extends, thereby separating an empty tray 5.2. The transfer clamping cylinder 7.3 clamps the empty material tray 5.2, and then the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 descends and drives the material tray down; the transfer transverse moving cylinder 7.1 is responsible for moving the separated empty material tray 5.2 from the tray separation rack 5.1 to the material receiving point. After the transfer transverse moving cylinder 7.1 moves to the moving point, the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 is lifted again to wait for the robot to unload the material. After the product fills the material tray, the transfer lifting cylinder 7.4 descends, the transfer clamping cylinder 7.3 opens, and the transfer tray lifting cylinder 7.2 is lifted to lift the material tray, and then the closing tray cylinder 6.1 extends to catch the full material tray. The tray fixing block 6.2 assists in positioning the material tray. The transfer tray lifting cylinder 7.2 descends at this time, and the transfer transverse moving cylinder 7.1 returns to the origin to continue the tray staggering cycle.

[0049] 4. Closing module 3:

[0050] Waiting for the receiving position of the staggered tray loading module 2, the tray closing cylinder 6.1 extends to catch the full tray, the transfer and transverse air just returns to the origin, the unloading module 8 moves from the waiting point position 8.2 to the material picking point position 8.1, the unloading module 8 lifting cylinder 8.3 is lifted at the same time, and then the tray closing cylinder 6.1 retracts, the unloading module 8 lifting cylinder 8.3 simultaneously holds up the full tray, and the unloading module 8 moves from the material picking point position 8.1 to the unloading point position 8.3 At the same time, the lifting cylinder 8.3 of the unloading module 8 descends, transferring the full tray from the receiving point of the staggered tray loading module 2 to the closing assembly line 9.1, waiting for the closing assembly line 9.1 to drive the full tray to the receiving tray rack 9. The unloading module 8 returns to the waiting point 8.2, and the closing tray lifting cylinder 9.29.2 rises to stack the full trays upward. Then, the closing tray lifting cylinder 9.29.2 descends, and the receiving module 3 returns to its initial state and waits for the next cycle. When the receiving tray rack 9 stores the set number of trays, the equipment buzzer will sound to remind the operator to collect the full trays that have been inspected and classified.

[0051] 5. Pipeline module 4:

[0052] After the robot discharges the material on each assembly line, the assembly line will rotate for a set time. As time goes by, the products will gather at the end of the assembly line, waiting for the assembly line to detect the photoelectric signal, indicating that the products have been stacked. At this time, the buzzer will sound to remind people to collect the products manually.

[0053] The automated sorting and unloading equipment and method of use provided in this embodiment, by providing a robot module 1, a tray loading module 2, a tray closing module 3, and an assembly line module 4, provides an apparatus and method for automatically sorting and unloading products. This equipment and method are of great significance in improving production efficiency, reducing labor costs, enhancing production quality, optimizing production processes, improving safety, and promoting sustainable development. With the continuous development of the manufacturing industry and the continuous advancement of automation technology, automated product sorting and unloading will be widely applied and promoted in more fields.

[0054] The above description is only a specific implementation method of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with this technical field, within the technical scope disclosed by this utility model, can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solutions and new concepts of this utility model, which should be covered by the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automated sorting and unloading equipment, comprising a robot module, a tray loading module, a tray closing module and an assembly line module, characterized in that: The staggered disk loading module includes An empty tray loading mechanism includes a tray rack for staggered placement of a number of empty trays. Tray cylinders are provided on both sides of the tray rack for clamping the empty trays in the tray rack. A hollow structure is provided at the bottom of the empty tray loading mechanism to allow the empty trays to fall. The staggered tray upper plate module receiving mechanism has a hollow structure large enough for an empty tray to pass through, and is also equipped with a tray closing cylinder for clamping the empty tray; An empty tray transferring mechanism, wherein the empty tray transferring mechanism is arranged below the empty tray loading mechanism and the staggered tray upper tray module receiving mechanism, and the empty tray transferring mechanism is driven to move between the empty tray loading mechanism and the staggered tray upper tray module receiving mechanism by the transferring transverse cylinder, and the empty tray transferring mechanism is provided with a transferring tray lifting cylinder which moves up and down, and when the empty tray transferring mechanism moves to below the empty tray loading mechanism, the transferring tray lifting cylinder is used to lift the empty tray at the tray dividing rack by a distance of one empty tray from the tray dividing cylinder, and the empty tray transferring mechanism is also provided with a transferring clamping cylinder for clamping the empty tray.

2. The automatic sorting and blanking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower parts of the tray rack are respectively provided with two tray detection photoelectric devices.

3. The automatic sorting and blanking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material receiving mechanism of the staggered tray module is also provided with a tray fixing block to assist in positioning the tray.

4. The automatic sorting and blanking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot module is used to pick up products using a vacuum nozzle. The robot module moves through four-axis joints, and a plurality of vacuum nozzles are provided at the end of the robot module.

5. The automatic sorting and blanking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing module is used to transfer the full tray to the discharge port and beep to remind after collecting the set quantity. The closing module includes a unloading module that can move up and down. The unloading module is arranged below the material receiving mechanism of the staggered tray upper tray module. The unloading module includes a material picking point position, a waiting point position and a unloading point position from top to bottom. A lifting cylinder is provided on the unloading module.

6. The automatic sorting and blanking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The closing module also includes a closing assembly line module, which is arranged at the unloading point of the unloading module. The closing assembly line module includes a receiving tray rack, the bottom of which is hollow and can pass through the unloading module to clamp the material tray. A closing assembly line is provided on one side of the closing assembly line module.