Automatic book feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic book feeding device which comprises the following components: a conveying mechanism which comprises a conveyor and a transfer assembly; the feeding mechanism comprises a lifting assembly and a thickness measuring assembly, the movable end of the lifting assembly is in butt joint with the conveyor, the thickness measuring assembly is arranged at the feeding end of the conveyor, and the thickness measuring assembly is electrically connected with the lifting assembly; wherein the thickness measuring assembly comprises an adjusting part, a sensor and a first movable block, the adjusting part drives the sensor to move in the vertical direction, the first movable block is movably arranged in the vertical direction, the first movable block is provided with a trigger plate, and the trigger plate can trigger the sensor. During operation, the lifting assembly sends out the books, the transferring assembly sends the books to the conveyor, the books jack up the first movable block to trigger the sensor, then the conveyor automatically sends away the books, meanwhile, the lifting assembly continues to send out the next book, the books are automatically fed one by one, off-line production of the cover feeding machine is achieved, the production efficiency is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation, in particular to an automatic book feeding device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the cover-stitching machine is usually directly connected to the typesetting machine. After the book is bound by the typesetting machine, it is directly sent to the cover-stitching machine. However, after it is separated from the typesetting machine, the cover-stitching machine can only manually feed the books one by one, and cannot be independently managed for production, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an automatic booklet feeding device that can be docked with a cover-stitching machine, enabling the cover-stitching machine to produce offline and improve production efficiency.

[0004] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the automatic book feeding device includes: a conveying mechanism, including a conveyor and a transfer assembly, the transfer assembly is used to position the book along a first direction and send the book to the conveyor along a second direction, the conveyor is used to transport the book one by one along the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; the feeding mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a thickness measuring assembly, the movable end of the lifting assembly is connected to the conveyor, the thickness measuring assembly is arranged at the feeding end of the conveyor, and the thickness measuring assembly is electrically connected to the lifting assembly; wherein, the thickness measuring assembly includes an adjusting component, a sensor and a first movable block, the adjusting component drives the sensor to move in the vertical direction, the first movable block is movably arranged in the vertical direction, the first movable block is provided with a trigger plate, and the trigger plate can trigger the sensor.

[0005] The automatic booklet loading device according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: during operation, the lifting component sends out the booklet, the transfer component sends the booklet to the conveyor, the booklet lifts the first movable block to trigger the sensor, and then the conveyor automatically sends the booklet away, and the lifting component continues to send out the next booklet. By docking with the cover-applying machine, the booklets are automatically loaded one by one, and the offline production of the cover-applying machine is realized, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the adjusting component includes a screw, a first guide plate and a second movable block, the screw is threadedly connected to the second movable block, and the second movable block is movably arranged on the first guide plate along the vertical direction.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the transfer assembly includes a connecting frame, a first linear module, a second linear module and two first positioning plates, the first linear module is arranged on the connecting frame, the first linear module drives the first positioning plates to approach or move away from each other along the first direction, the second linear module drives the connecting frame to move along the second direction, and the two first positioning plates are arranged on both sides of the first movable block.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lifting assembly includes a third linear module, a fourth linear module, a flat plate and a second positioning plate. The flat plate is docked with the conveyor. The third linear module drives the flat plate to move in a vertical direction. The second positioning plate passes through the flat plate. The fourth linear module drives the second positioning plates to move closer to or away from each other in the first direction.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting plate is provided between the flat plate and the conveyor, and the flat plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is inclined downward toward the limiting plate.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveyor includes a supporting assembly, a fifth linear module and a suction cup assembly, the supporting assembly includes two support plates, the suction cup assembly is arranged between the two support plates, and the fifth linear module drives the suction cup assembly to transport along the second direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the suction cup assembly includes a bracket, a cylinder and a suction cup, the bracket is arranged at the movable end of the fifth linear module, the cylinder is arranged on the bracket, and the cylinder drives the suction cup to move in the vertical direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support plate is provided with a plurality of pulleys.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the supporting assembly further includes a sixth linear module and two third positioning plates, and the sixth linear module drives the two third positioning plates to move closer to or away from each other along the first direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a roller is provided at the lower end of the first movable block, and the outer edge of the roller protrudes from the first movable block.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of the automatic book loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the automatic book loading device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the automatic book loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Description of reference numerals:

[0021] Flat plate 110, inclined surface 111, third linear module 120, fourth linear module 130, second positioning plate 140, limiting plate 150;

[0022] The first linear module 211, the first positioning plate 212, the second linear module 213, the connecting frame 214,

[0023] A first movable block 310 , a roller 311 , a trigger plate 312 , a screw 321 , a first guide plate 322 , a second movable block 323 , and a sensor 330 ;

[0024] Conveyor 400 , bracket 411 , suction cup 412 , fifth linear module 413 , cylinder 414 , support plate 421 , pulley 422 , third positioning plate 431 , sixth linear module 432 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "many" means more than two, "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is solely for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and is not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, implicitly specifying the number of the indicated technical features, or implicitly specifying the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, and connecting should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 3 The automatic book loading device of the first embodiment of the present invention includes: a conveying mechanism, including a conveyor 400 and a transfer assembly, the transfer assembly is used to position the book along the first direction and send the book to the conveyor 400 along the second direction, the conveyor 400 is used to transport the book one by one along the second direction, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; the loading mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a thickness measuring assembly, the movable end of the lifting assembly is connected to the conveyor 400, the thickness measuring assembly is arranged at the feeding end of the conveyor 400, and the thickness measuring assembly is electrically connected to the lifting assembly; wherein, the thickness measuring assembly includes an adjusting component, a sensor 330 and a first movable block 310, the adjusting component drives the sensor 330 to move in the vertical direction, the first movable block 310 is movably arranged in the vertical direction, and the first movable block 310 is provided with a trigger plate 312, and the trigger plate 312 can trigger the sensor 330.

[0030] A booklet is placed on conveyor 400. First movable block 310 contacts the booklet and is lifted by it. Adjustment components then adjust the position of sensor 330 until trigger plate 312 just triggers sensor 330, thereby measuring the booklet's thickness. The lifting assembly delivers the booklet to the thickness measurement assembly, and the transfer assembly automatically delivers the booklet to conveyor 400, bringing it into contact with first movable block 310 and lifting it, thereby triggering sensor 330. Conveyor 400 then removes the booklet, while the lifting assembly automatically rises. The transfer assembly delivers the next booklet to the thickness measurement assembly. This enables automatic booklet loading, improving efficiency, reducing labor intensity, and facilitating the adaptation of books of varying thicknesses, enhancing production adaptability.

[0031] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 1 to 3The adjustment component includes a screw 321, a first guide plate 322, and a second movable block 323. The screw 321 is threadedly connected to the second movable block 323, and the second movable block 323 is movably mounted on the first guide plate 322 in a vertical direction. Rotating the screw 321 converts its rotational motion into linear motion of the second movable block 323, facilitating control of the travel of the second movable block 323. Furthermore, a scale can be provided on the first guide plate 322 for convenient and intuitive control of the travel of the second movable block 323.

[0032] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The transfer assembly includes a connecting frame 214, a first linear module 211, a second linear module 213, and two first positioning plates 212. The first linear module 211 is arranged on the connecting frame 214. The first linear module 211 drives the first positioning plates 212 to move closer to or away from each other in a first direction. The second linear module 213 drives the connecting frame 214 to move in a second direction. The two first positioning plates 212 are arranged on both sides of the first movable block 310. The first linear module 211 drives the two first positioning plates 212 to move closer to each other. The two first positioning plates 212 cooperate to clamp the book in the first direction. Then, the second linear module 213 drives the connecting frame 214 to move in the second direction. The two first positioning plates 212 clamp the book and transfer the book from the lifting assembly to the conveyor 400. It should be noted that the first linear module 211 and the second linear module 213 can be pneumatic linear slide modules or electric linear slide modules.

[0033] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The lifting assembly includes a third linear module 120, a fourth linear module 130, a flat plate 110 and a second positioning plate 140. The flat plate 110 is docked with the conveyor 400. The third linear module 120 drives the flat plate 110 to move in the vertical direction. The second positioning plate 140 passes through the flat plate 110. The fourth linear module 130 drives the second positioning plates 140 to move closer to or away from each other in the first direction. After the transfer assembly sends the book away, the third linear module 120 drives the flat plate 110 to move upward and sends the next book to the thickness measuring assembly to achieve automatic loading. The distance between the two second positioning plates 140 is adjusted by the fourth linear module 130 so that the two second positioning plates 140 abut against both sides of the book. When the flat plate 110 rises, the stacked books rise along the second positioning plates 140 to prevent the stacked books from shifting during the rising process. It should be noted that the third linear module 120 can be an electric linear slide module, and the fourth linear module 130 can be a screw 321 linear slide module.

[0034] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3A limit plate 150 is provided between the flat plate 110 and the conveyor 400. The flat plate 110 is provided with an inclined surface 111, which is inclined downward toward the limit plate 150. The flat plate 110 is provided with the inclined surface 111, so that the books stacked on the inclined surface 111 automatically tilt toward the side of the conveyor 400. After the books pass over the limit plate 150, they automatically slide out in the second direction. The limit plate 150 is provided so that the books abut against the limit plate 150 during the rise of the flat plate 110, preventing the books from tipping forward. The thickness of the books can be determined by the scale on the first guide plate 322. By manually setting the stroke of each rise of the flat plate 110, only one book passes over the limit plate 150 and enters the thickness measurement assembly at a time, ensuring that the books are conveyed one by one.

[0035] It is understandable that, referring to Figures 1 to 3 Conveyor 400 includes a support assembly, a fifth linear module 413, and a suction cup 412 assembly. The support assembly includes two pallets 421, with the suction cup 412 assembly positioned between the two pallets 421. The fifth linear module 413 drives the suction cup 412 assembly to convey the book in the second direction. The transfer assembly delivers the book to pallet 421 of conveyor 400, whereupon the suction cup 412 assembly absorbs the book. The fifth linear module 413 then drives the suction cup 412 assembly to convey the book in the second direction, delivering it.

[0036] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The suction cup 412 assembly includes a bracket 411, a cylinder 414, and a suction cup 412. The bracket 411 is mounted on the movable end of the fifth linear module 413, and the cylinder 414 is mounted on the bracket 411. The cylinder 414 drives the suction cup 412 to move vertically. Cylinder 414 drives the suction cup 412 upward, ensuring full contact between the suction cup 412 and the book, thereby increasing the success rate of the suction cup 412 in sucking the book. Simultaneously, cylinder 414 drives the suction cup 412 downward, preventing interference with the suction cup 412 when the next book is delivered to the pallet 421.

[0037] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The support plate 421 is provided with a plurality of pulleys 422 to reduce the friction between the book and the support plate 421, improve the smoothness of the book conveyance, and reduce the risk of damaging the book.

[0038] Furthermore, it is understood that, with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3The support assembly also includes a sixth linear module 432 and two third positioning plates 431. The sixth linear module 432 drives the two third positioning plates 431 toward or away from each other along the first direction. The sixth linear module 432 drives the two third positioning plates 431 toward or away from each other. The distance between the two third positioning plates 431 is adapted to the width of the book. The third positioning plates 431 guide the booklet during transport, reducing the risk of the booklet straying.

[0039] It is understandable that, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A roller 311 is provided at the lower end of the first movable block 310, the outer edge of which protrudes from the first movable block 310. When a book is delivered to the feed end of the conveyor 400 via the transfer assembly, it abuts against the roller 311. The rotation of the roller 311 reduces friction between the book and the first movable block 310, preventing damage to the book. It also reduces the difficulty of the book lifting the first movable block 310, thereby increasing conveying speed.

[0040] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automatic book feeding device, characterized in that: include: A conveying mechanism includes a conveyor and a transfer assembly, wherein the transfer assembly is used to position books along a first direction and to deliver the books to the conveyor along a second direction, and the conveyor is used to transport the books one by one along the second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other; The feeding mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a thickness measuring assembly, wherein the movable end of the lifting assembly is connected to the conveyor, the thickness measuring assembly is arranged at the feeding end of the conveyor, and the thickness measuring assembly is electrically connected to the lifting assembly; Among them, the thickness measuring assembly includes an adjusting component, a sensor and a first movable block. The adjusting component drives the sensor to move in the vertical direction. The first movable block is movably arranged in the vertical direction. The first movable block is provided with a trigger plate, and the trigger plate can trigger the sensor.

2. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting component includes a screw, a first guide plate and a second movable block. The screw is threadedly connected to the second movable block, and the second movable block is movably arranged on the first guide plate along a vertical direction.

3. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer assembly includes a connecting frame, a first linear module, a second linear module and two first positioning plates. The first linear module is arranged on the connecting frame. The first linear module drives the first positioning plates to approach or move away from each other along a first direction. The second linear module drives the connecting frame to move along a second direction. The two first positioning plates are arranged on both sides of the first movable block.

4. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a third linear module, a fourth linear module, a flat plate and a second positioning plate. The flat plate is docked with the conveyor. The third linear module drives the flat plate to move in a vertical direction. The second positioning plate passes through the flat plate. The fourth linear module drives the second positioning plates to move closer to or away from each other in a first direction.

5. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting plate is provided between the flat plate and the conveyor, and the flat plate is provided with an inclined surface, which is inclined downward toward the limiting plate.

6. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor includes a supporting assembly, a fifth linear module and a suction cup assembly. The supporting assembly includes two supporting plates. The suction cup assembly is arranged between the two supporting plates. The fifth linear module drives the suction cup assembly to convey along the second direction.

7. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly includes a bracket, a cylinder and a suction cup. The bracket is arranged at the movable end of the fifth linear module. The cylinder is arranged on the bracket. The cylinder drives the suction cup to move in the vertical direction.

8. The automatic booklet feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting plate is provided with a plurality of pulleys.

9. The automatic booklet feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The supporting assembly further includes a sixth linear module and two third positioning plates. The sixth linear module drives the two third positioning plates to move closer to or farther away from each other along a first direction.

10. The automatic book feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A roller is provided at the lower end of the first movable block, and an outer edge of the roller protrudes from the first movable block.

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