Efficient dispensing machine
Through the design of efficient dispensing machines, the use of manipulators and PLC controllers enables multi-angle and multi-glue dispensing, which solves the limitations of traditional dispensing machines and improves production efficiency and product quality consistency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422474162.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-05
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-14
AI Technical Summary
Traditional dispensing machines have a single dispensing method, which makes it difficult to adapt to complex product structures and diversified needs. They cannot use multiple glues at the same time, and they have low production efficiency and high equipment costs, making it difficult to meet mass production needs.
An efficient glue dispensing machine is designed. A robot is used to install a glue dispensing valve. It has the ability to dispense glue at multiple angles. At least two glue dispensing valves and glue cartridges are set up to store different glues at the same time. The machine is combined with a PLC controller and a feeding mechanism to realize batch production. Through the coordinated work of the robot and the feeding mechanism, efficient glue dispensing at multiple angles and with multiple glues can be achieved.
It realizes the multi-angle dispensing capability, meets the needs of various glues, improves production efficiency, reduces equipment costs and labor costs, and ensures the consistency of product quality and the continuity of production.
Smart Images

Figure CN223300305U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of glue dispensing equipment, in particular to a high-efficiency glue dispensing machine. Background Art
[0002] In modern manufacturing, dispensing technology, as a crucial production process, is widely used in various fields, including electronics, automotive, and medical. Traditional dispensing machines typically utilize linear modules for dispensing, a method that presents numerous limitations in practical applications. First, their relatively simple dispensing methods make them difficult to adapt to complex product structures and diverse dispensing requirements. For example, for products requiring multi-angle dispensing, traditional dispensing machines often lack precision, resulting in poor dispensing quality or requiring multiple equipment adjustments, severely impacting production efficiency.
[0003] Secondly, existing dispensing machines typically only work with a single type of glue, making them unable to meet production requirements requiring different glues for the same product. This limitation necessitates the installation of multiple specialized dispensing machines on the production line, increasing equipment costs and occupying valuable production space. Furthermore, due to the structural limitations of their linear modules, traditional dispensing machines can only process a small number of products at a time, making them difficult to meet the demands of high-volume production. Frequent loading and unloading operations also increase labor costs and production cycles.
[0004] With the increasing complexity of product design and the continuous improvement of production efficiency requirements, these shortcomings of traditional dispensing machines have become increasingly prominent. Therefore, the development of a new type of dispensing equipment that can adapt to various dispensing needs, improve production efficiency, and reduce labor costs has become an urgent need in the industry. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a high-efficiency glue dispensing machine with the ability to dispense glue at multiple angles, which can use multiple glues at the same time, realize batch production, and improve production efficiency in response to the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] A high-efficiency glue dispensing machine, comprising:
[0008] Chassis;
[0009] Workbench, mounted on the chassis;
[0010] A dispensing mechanism includes at least two dispensing valves, at least two glue cartridges, and at least two glue valve controllers. The glue cartridges are connected to the dispensing valves, and at least two glue cartridges are used to store the same or different types of glue. The glue valve controller is used to control the dispensing amount of the dispensing valves.
[0011] A manipulator is installed on the workbench, wherein the movable end of the manipulator is connected to at least two of the dispensing valves for performing the dispensing operation;
[0012] A feeding mechanism is installed on the workbench, comprising a conveying mechanism and a first material tray and a second material tray connected to the conveying mechanism, wherein the first material tray and the second material tray can alternately perform feeding and discharging operations;
[0013] The PLC controller is used to control the operation of the entire dispensing machine, including receiving feedback signals and controlling the actions of the dispensing mechanism, robot and feeding mechanism based on these signals.
[0014] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes two stepping motors, a synchronous belt connected to the stepping motors, a first slider connected to the synchronous belt, and a first guide rail slidably connected to the first slider, and the top of the first slider is connected to the first material tray;
[0015] The conveying mechanism further includes an electric cylinder, a second slider connected to the electric cylinder, and a second guide rail slidably connected to the second slider, wherein the top of the second slider is connected to the second material tray;
[0016] The second guide rail is located on both sides of the first guide rail, and a convex hole is provided on the second guide rail. When the second slider slides along the convex hole of the second guide rail, the second material tray and the first material tray can be staggered in the longitudinal direction.
[0017] Preferably, it also includes a touch screen installed on the chassis, which is used to display device status information and receive operation instructions; the touch screen is provided with a reset button, a start button and a stop button, the reset button is used to restore the device to its initial state, the start button is used to start the device, and the stop button is used to stop the device.
[0018] Preferably, the feeding mechanism is provided with a material tray in place sensor for detecting whether the material tray has reached the dispensing position, and the material tray in place sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller.
[0019] Preferably, the two dispensing valves are respectively connected to the moving end of the manipulator through a connecting piece, and the two dispensing valves are arranged side by side in the transverse direction.
[0020] Preferably, the manipulator is a six-axis manipulator.
[0021] Preferably, universal wheels are provided at the bottom of the chassis.
[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0023] 1) This utility model adopts the design of installing the dispensing valve with a manipulator, which enables the dispensing machine to have the ability to dispense glue at multiple angles; the flexibility of the manipulator enables the dispensing operation to adapt to products of various complex shapes, greatly expanding the application range of the dispensing machine.
[0024] 2) The present invention can store and use the same or different types of glue at the same time by providing at least two dispensing valves and glue cylinders; this solves the limitation of traditional dispensing machines that can only use a single glue, meets the production needs of some products that require multiple glues, and can also use the same glue to dispense two products at the same time, thereby improving the use and efficiency of the equipment.
[0025] 3) The design of the feeding mechanism of the utility model, especially the alternating feeding and discharging operation of the first material tray and the second material tray, realizes a continuous and uninterrupted production process and can realize batch production; this greatly improves production efficiency and reduces downtime.
[0026] 4) The utility model uses a PLC controller to enable the entire dispensing process to be precisely controlled, including the dispensing amount, dispensing position, etc., ensuring the consistency and reliability of product quality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the utility model.
[0028] In the figure: 1. Chassis; 11. Universal wheel; 2. Workbench; 3. Dispensing mechanism; 31. Dispensing valve; 32. Glue cylinder; 33. Glue valve controller; 4. Robot; 5. Feeding mechanism; 51. First material tray; 52. Second material tray; 53. Stepper motor; 54. Second slider; 55. Second guide rail; 56. Convex hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0030] Please see the attached Figure 1 The utility model provides a universal and efficient dispensing machine, comprising:
[0031] Chassis 1;
[0032] A workbench 2 is installed on the chassis 1;
[0033] The dispensing mechanism 3 includes at least two dispensing valves 31, at least two glue cartridges 32, and at least two glue valve controllers 33. The glue cartridges 32 are connected to the dispensing valves 31, and the at least two glue cartridges 32 are used to store the same or different types of glue. The glue valve controller 33 is used to control the amount of glue dispensed by the dispensing valves 31. When using a single glue, the distance between the dispensing valves 31 can be adjusted according to the size of the product to dispense glue to two products at the same time.
[0034] A manipulator 4 is mounted on the workbench 2, and a moving end of the manipulator 4 is connected to at least two dispensing valves 31 for performing dispensing operations;
[0035] The feeding mechanism 5 is installed on the workbench 2, and includes a conveying mechanism and a first material tray 51 and a second material tray 52 connected to the conveying mechanism. The first material tray 51 and the second material tray 52 can alternately perform feeding and discharging operations;
[0036] The PLC controller is used to control the operation of the entire dispensing machine, including receiving feedback signals and controlling the actions of the dispensing mechanism 3, the manipulator 4 and the feeding mechanism 5 according to these signals.
[0037] Among them, the dispensing machine provided by the utility model has the following advantages:
[0038] (1) Multi-angle dispensing capability: The design of installing the dispensing valve 31 on the robot 4 enables the dispensing machine to have the ability to dispense glue at multiple angles. The flexibility of the robot 4 enables the dispensing operation to adapt to products of various complex shapes, greatly expanding the application range of the dispensing machine.
[0039] (2) Using multiple glues at the same time: By setting up at least two dispensing valves 31 and glue cylinders 32, the same or different types of glue can be stored and used at the same time; this solves the limitation of traditional dispensing machines that can only use a single glue, and meets the production needs of some products that require multiple glues. At the same time, when using a single glue, the dispensing valve 31 can also be adjusted to perform double dispensing operations, thereby improving the use and efficiency of the equipment.
[0040] (3) Batch production: The design of the feeding mechanism 5, especially the alternating feeding and discharging operation of the first material tray 51 and the second material tray 52, realizes a continuous and uninterrupted production process; this greatly improves production efficiency and reduces downtime.
[0041] (4) Precise control: The use of PLC controller enables the entire dispensing process to be precisely controlled, including dispensing amount, dispensing position, etc., ensuring the consistency and reliability of product quality.
[0042] In one embodiment of the present application, the conveying mechanism includes two stepping motors 53, a synchronous belt connected to the stepping motors 53, a first slider connected to the synchronous belt, and a first guide rail slidably connected to the first slider. The top of the first slider is connected to the first material tray 51.
[0043] The conveying mechanism further includes an electric cylinder, a second slider 54 connected to the electric cylinder, and a second guide rail 55 slidably connected to the second slider 54. The top of the second slider 54 is connected to the second material tray 52.
[0044] The second guide rail 55 is located on both sides of the first guide rail. The second guide rail 55 is provided with a convex hole 56. When the second slider 54 slides along the convex hole 56 of the second guide rail 55, the second material tray 52 and the first material tray 51 can move in a staggered manner in the longitudinal direction.
[0045] Through the combination of stepper motors, synchronous belts and sliders, as well as the design of electric cylinders and convex hole guide rails, the two material trays can achieve precise alternating and staggered movements; this design not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of feeding, but also saves space.
[0046] In one embodiment of the present application, a touch screen is further included on the chassis 1. The touch screen is used to display device status information and receive operating instructions. The touch screen is provided with a reset button, a start button, and a stop button. The reset button is used to restore the device to its initial state, the start button is used to start the device, and the stop button is used to stop the device. The use of a touch screen makes operation more intuitive and convenient. The provision of the reset, start, and stop buttons increases the safety and operability of the device.
[0047] In one embodiment of the present application, the feed mechanism 5 is equipped with a tray-in-place sensor for detecting whether the tray has reached the dispensing position. The tray-in-place sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller. The tray-in-place sensor ensures that the tray accurately reaches the dispensing position. Linked to the PLC controller, it automatically adjusts the start of dispensing, improving the automation and accuracy of the entire system.
[0048] In one embodiment of the present application, two dispensing valves 31 are connected to the mobile end of the manipulator 4 via connectors, and the two dispensing valves 31 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. This design allows two different glues to be quickly switched or used simultaneously, further improving production efficiency.
[0049] In one embodiment of the present application, the robot 4 is a six-axis robot. The six-axis robot provides higher flexibility and precision, can achieve more complex dispensing paths and angles, and adapt to more diverse product requirements.
[0050] In one embodiment of the present application, universal wheels 11 are provided at the bottom of the chassis 1, which makes the equipment more flexible to move and facilitates the layout adjustment of the production line and the maintenance of the equipment.
[0051] Among them, the working process of the utility model is as follows:
[0052] 1. Device startup and initialization
[0053] 1) The operator starts the device through the touch screen located on the chassis 1 and uses the reset button to restore all mechanisms to the initial state.
[0054] 2) The PLC controller performs a system self-test, including checking the connection and functional status of the dispensing mechanism 3, the manipulator 4 and the feeding mechanism 5.
[0055] 2. Set working parameters
[0056] 1) Set the required dispensing parameters on the touch screen, including but not limited to the dispensing volume, dispensing speed, and type of glue used. Additionally, select the dispensing valve 31 and corresponding glue cartridge 32 as needed.
[0057] 2) The PLC controller adjusts the settings of the dispensing valve 31 controller according to the input parameters to ensure that the output volume and accuracy of each glue meet the requirements.
[0058] 3. Tray loading and feeding
[0059] 1) Place the product to be processed on the first tray 51 and start the conveyor mechanism. The tray moves smoothly along the first guide rail to the designated position under the workbench 2 via the synchronous belt and the first slider driven by the stepper motor 53.
[0060] 2) The tray in place sensor detects whether the first tray 51 has reached the correct position and is electrically connected to the PLC controller to ensure that the dispensing operation begins only after the tray is in place.
[0061] 4. Automatic dispensing operation
[0062] 1) The robot 4 controls the dispensing valve 31 connected to it to move to the preset dispensing position according to the instructions of the PLC controller.
[0063] 2) The dispensing valve 31 dispenses glue under the precise control of the controller, ensuring that the glue on each product is evenly and accurately distributed.
[0064] 3) For products with complex shapes or requiring multi-angle dispensing, the six-axis robot 4 adjusts the position and angle of the dispensing valve 31 to achieve precise dispensing in multiple directions and angles.
[0065] 5. Tray exchange and continuous production
[0066] 1) After dispensing of one tray is completed, the second tray 52 has been moved longitudinally along the second guide rail 55 by the electric cylinder and the second slider 54 to reach the working position, and the first tray 51 returns to the initial position to be reloaded with products.
[0067] 2) This alternating feeding and discharging operation is automatically controlled by the PLC controller to ensure the continuity and efficiency of the production process.
[0068] 6. Production monitoring and control
[0069] 1) During the entire dispensing process, the PLC controller continuously receives feedback signals from various sensors and adjusts the actions of the robot 4 and the dispensing mechanism 3 based on these signals to ensure accurate operation.
[0070] 2) The touch screen displays the equipment status and production progress in real time. The operator can adjust the production process at any time by pressing the start or stop button on the touch screen.
[0071] 7. Termination and Maintenance
[0072] 1) After the production task is completed, the operator ends the equipment operation by pressing the stop button on the touch screen.
[0073] 2) The equipment can be cleaned and maintained automatically or manually to ensure the performance and life of the dispensing valve 31 and other mechanical components.
[0074] In summary, the high-efficiency dispensing machine of the present invention can achieve high-precision, multi-angle automatic dispensing, meet diverse production needs, and ensure a significant improvement in production efficiency and product quality.
[0075] It should be noted that the contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the existing technology well known to professional and technical personnel in this field and will not be repeated here.
[0076] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A high-efficiency dispensing machine, characterized in that: include: Chassis; Workbench, mounted on the chassis; A dispensing mechanism includes at least two dispensing valves, at least two glue cartridges, and at least two glue valve controllers. The glue cartridges are connected to the dispensing valves, and at least two glue cartridges are used to store the same or different types of glue. The glue valve controller is used to control the dispensing amount of the dispensing valves. A manipulator is installed on the workbench, wherein the movable end of the manipulator is connected to at least two of the dispensing valves for performing the dispensing operation; A feeding mechanism is installed on the workbench, comprising a conveying mechanism and a first material tray and a second material tray connected to the conveying mechanism, wherein the first material tray and the second material tray can alternately perform feeding and discharging operations; The PLC controller is used to control the operation of the entire dispensing machine, including receiving feedback signals and controlling the actions of the dispensing mechanism, robot and feeding mechanism based on these signals.
2. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes two stepping motors, a synchronous belt connected to the stepping motors, a first slider connected to the synchronous belt, and a first guide rail slidably connected to the first slider, and the top of the first slider is connected to the first material tray; The conveying mechanism further includes an electric cylinder, a second slider connected to the electric cylinder, and a second guide rail slidably connected to the second slider, wherein the top of the second slider is connected to the second material tray; The second guide rail is located on both sides of the first guide rail, and a convex hole is provided on the second guide rail. When the second slider slides along the convex hole of the second guide rail, the second material tray and the first material tray can be staggered in the longitudinal direction.
3. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a touch screen installed on the chassis, which is used to display device status information and receive operation instructions; the touch screen is provided with a reset button, a start button and a stop button, the reset button is used to restore the device to its initial state, the start button is used to start the device, and the stop button is used to stop the device.
4. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism is provided with a material tray in place sensor for detecting whether the material tray has reached the dispensing position, and the material tray in place sensor is electrically connected to the PLC controller.
5. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two dispensing valves are respectively connected to the moving end of the manipulator through a connecting piece, and the two dispensing valves are arranged side by side in the transverse direction.
6. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The manipulator is a six-axis manipulator.
7. The high-efficiency glue dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the chassis is provided with universal wheels.