Material storage mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a material storage mechanism which comprises a material storage assembly, a push-in assembly, a push-out assembly, a discharging port and a feeding port, and the feeding port and the discharging port are formed in the material storage assembly and used for feeding and discharging of the material storage mechanism. The push-in assembly is arranged on the side, close to the feeding port, of the storage assembly and used for pushing workpieces to the discharging port. The push-out assembly is arranged on the side, close to the discharging port, of the storage assembly and used for pushing the workpieces out of the discharging port. The automatic feeding and discharging device is provided with the push-in assembly and the push-out assembly, can automatically feed and discharge materials, can be suitable for various different workpieces, and is high in practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation, in particular to a material storage mechanism. Background Art

[0002] Automation technology is widely used in industry, agriculture, military affairs, scientific research, transportation, commerce, healthcare, services, and the home. Automation not only frees people from heavy physical labor, some mental labor, and harsh and dangerous working environments, but also expands human organ functions, significantly improves labor productivity, and enhances humanity's ability to understand and transform the world. Large-scale, integrated equipment within an automation system, also known as automated devices, refers to the process by which machines or devices automatically operate or control themselves according to prescribed procedures or instructions without human intervention.

[0003] In automated production lines, workpieces typically complete processing at one station before being transferred to the next. Because processing times vary between stations, with some requiring longer processing times, the production line requires a buffering mechanism. However, existing buffering mechanisms often rely on manual access, which can contaminate finished products. Furthermore, manual operation is inefficient, costly, and can lead to personal injuries during processing. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a material storage mechanism that is equipped with both a pushing component and a pushing component, which can automatically feed and discharge materials, is applicable to a variety of different workpieces, and is highly practical.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A material storage mechanism comprises a material storage component, a pushing component, a pushing component, a discharge port and a material feed port, wherein the feed port and the discharge port are arranged on the material storage component for feeding and discharging materials of the material storage mechanism; the pushing component is arranged on a side of the material storage component close to the material feed port, for pushing the workpiece to the discharge port; the pushing component is arranged on a side of the material storage component close to the material discharge port, for pushing the workpiece out of the discharge port.

[0007] Furthermore, the material storage assembly includes a pallet, and a front baffle, a left baffle and a right baffle arranged on the pallet, the front baffle is arranged at the front end of the pallet, the left baffle and the right baffle are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the pallet, and the front baffle, left baffle, right baffle and the pallet form a storage area for workpieces.

[0008] Furthermore, the feed port is arranged between the left baffle and the pushing assembly, or the feed port is arranged between the right baffle and the pushing assembly; the discharge port is arranged between the front baffle and the left baffle, or the discharge port is arranged between the front baffle and the right baffle.

[0009] Furthermore, the pushing assembly includes a first push plate and a first driving member for driving the first push plate to extend and retract. The first push plate is arranged on the opposite side of the front baffle. The first push plate pushes the workpiece in the storage area to the front baffle under the drive of the first driving member.

[0010] Furthermore, the ejection assembly includes a linear module and a second push plate slidably mounted on the linear module and horizontally arranged above the front baffle; the linear module is arranged along the length direction of the front baffle, and the second push plate slides along the length direction of the front baffle.

[0011] Furthermore, the linear module includes a linear track and a second driving member for driving the linear track to move, and the second push plate is slidably disposed on the linear track via a slider.

[0012] Furthermore, a push plate inlet is provided on the support plate, and the push plate inlet is located on the opposite side of the discharge port, and a stopper is provided on the push plate inlet.

[0013] Furthermore, the second push plate extends to one side of the front baffle and is spaced apart with two push blocks. Driven by the second push plate, the push blocks move from the push plate entrance to the discharge port, thereby pushing the workpiece on one side of the front baffle out of the discharge port.

[0014] Furthermore, the material storage component, the pushing component and the pushing component are all provided with position sensors, and the position sensors are communicatively connected with an external central control system.

[0015] Furthermore, the first driving member is a cylinder, and the second driving member is a driving motor.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] The material storage mechanism includes a material storage component, a push-in component, a push-out component, a material outlet, and a material inlet. The material inlet and material outlet are arranged on the material storage component and are used for feeding and discharging materials of the material storage mechanism; the push-in component is arranged on the side of the material storage component close to the material inlet and is used to push the workpiece to the material outlet; the push-out component is arranged on the side of the material storage component close to the material outlet and is used to push the workpiece out of the material outlet. The utility model is equipped with both a push-in component and a push-out component, which can automatically perform material feeding and discharging, and is applicable to a variety of different workpieces, with strong practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the storage mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the material storage mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model when caching workpieces from one perspective;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the material storage mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model when caching workpieces from another perspective;

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 10-Storage assembly; 11-Pallet; 12-Front baffle; 13-Left baffle; 14-Right baffle;

[0023] 20-push assembly; 21-first push plate; 22-first driving member;

[0024] 30-ejection assembly; 31-second push plate; 32-push block; 33-linear track; 34-second drive member;

[0025] 40-discharge port;

[0026] 50-feed port;

[0027] 60-push plate entrance; 61-stopper.

[0028] 100-artifacts. 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] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," and "horizontal," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] It should also be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections, direct connections, connections through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a storage mechanism, including a storage component 10, a pushing component 20, an ejecting component 30, a discharge port 40 and a feed port 50. The feed port 50 and the discharge port 40 are arranged on the storage component 10 for feeding and discharging materials of the storage mechanism; the pushing component 20 is arranged on a side of the storage component 10 close to the feed port 50, for pushing the workpiece 100 to the discharge port 40; the ejecting component 30 is arranged on a side of the storage component 10 close to the discharge port 40, for pushing the workpiece 100 out of the discharge port 40.

[0033] In this embodiment, the material storage assembly 10 includes a pallet 11, and a front baffle 12, a left baffle 13 and a right baffle 14 arranged on the pallet 11. The front baffle 12 is arranged at the front end of the pallet 11, and the left baffle 13 and the right baffle 14 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the pallet 11. The front baffle 12, the left baffle 13, the right baffle 14 and the pallet 11 form a storage area for the workpiece 100.

[0034] In this embodiment, the feed port 50 is disposed between the left baffle 13 and the push assembly 20, or between the right baffle 14 and the push assembly 20; the discharge port 40 is disposed between the front baffle 12 and the left baffle 13, or between the front baffle 12 and the right baffle 14. Specifically, in this embodiment, the feed port 50 is disposed between the left baffle 13 and the push assembly 20, and the discharge port 40 is disposed between the front baffle 12 and the left baffle 13.

[0035] In this embodiment, the pushing assembly 20 includes a first push plate 21 and a first driving member 22 for driving the first push plate 21 to extend and retract. The first push plate 21 is disposed on the opposite side of the front baffle 12. Driven by the first driving member 22, the first push plate 21 pushes the workpiece 100 in the storage area to the front baffle 12. In this embodiment, the first driving member 22 is a cylinder.

[0036] In this embodiment, the ejection assembly 30 includes a linear module and a second push plate 31 slidably mounted on the linear module and positioned horizontally above the front baffle 12. The linear module is positioned along the length of the front baffle 12, and the second push plate 31 slides along the length of the front baffle 12. The linear module includes a linear track 33 and a second drive member 34 for driving the linear track 33. The second push plate 31 is slidably mounted on the linear track 33 via a slider. In this embodiment, the second drive member 34 is a drive motor.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support plate 11 is further provided with a push plate inlet 60, which is located on the opposite side of the discharge port 40, that is, between the front baffle 12 and the right baffle 14. The push plate inlet 60 is provided with a stopper 61. The second push plate 31 extends to one side of the front baffle 12 and is provided with two push blocks 32 spaced apart. Driven by the second push plate 31, the push blocks 32 move from the push plate inlet 60 to the discharge port 40, thereby pushing the workpiece 100 on the side of the front baffle 12 out of the discharge port 40.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the material storage component 10, the pushing component 20 and the pushing component 30 are all provided with position sensors, which are communicated with the central control system to control the coordinated operation of each workstation, thereby realizing the automation of the production line.

[0039] The working principle of this utility model is:

[0040] The first workpiece is pushed in from the feed port 50 by a robot or other automatic equipment until it reaches the right baffle 14, and then the second workpiece is pushed in from the feed port 50 until it reaches the first workpiece, and the third workpiece, the fourth workpiece, etc. are pushed in sequence until the workpiece 100 forms the first group of workpieces before being pushed into the assembly 20.

[0041] The first driving member 22 is started to drive the first push plate 21 to push the first group of workpieces forward to the front baffle 12. The first driving member 22 drives the first push plate 21 back, and then determines whether to start the ejection component 30 according to the processing conditions of the production line.

[0042] When it is confirmed that the ejection assembly 30 needs to be activated, the second driving member 34 drives the second push plate 31 to move the slider from the push plate inlet 60 to the discharge port 40 , and sequentially ejects the workpieces 100 of the first group from the discharge port 40 .

[0043] At the same time, the first workpiece, the second workpiece, etc. are pushed forward until the workpiece forms a second group of workpieces before the push-in assembly 20. The first driving member 22 drives the first push plate 21 to push the second group of workpieces forward to the front baffle 12 or the first group of workpieces.

[0044] Then, the third group of workpieces, the fourth group of workpieces, etc. are pushed, forming a cache of workpieces 100.

[0045] The above merely represents the preferred technical solution of the present invention. While the description is relatively specific and detailed, it should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that a person skilled in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and the present invention is intended to encompass such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A storage mechanism, characterized in that: It includes a storage component, a pushing component, an ejecting component, a discharge port and a feed port. The feed port and the discharge port are arranged on the storage component and are used for feeding and discharging materials of the storage mechanism; the pushing component is arranged on the side of the storage component close to the feed port and is used to push the workpiece to the discharge port; the ejecting component is arranged on the side of the storage component close to the discharge port and is used to push the workpiece out of the discharge port.

2. The material storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage assembly includes a pallet, and a front baffle, a left baffle and a right baffle arranged on the pallet, the front baffle is arranged at the front end of the pallet, the left baffle and the right baffle are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the pallet, and the front baffle, left baffle, right baffle and the pallet form a storage area for workpieces.

3. The material storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed port is arranged between the left baffle and the pushing assembly, or the feed port is arranged between the right baffle and the pushing assembly; the discharge port is arranged between the front baffle and the left baffle, or the discharge port is arranged between the front baffle and the right baffle.

4. The material storage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pushing assembly includes a first push plate and a first driving member for driving the first push plate to extend and retract. The first push plate is arranged on the opposite side of the front baffle. The first push plate pushes the workpiece in the storage area to the front baffle under the drive of the first driving member.

5. The material storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ejection assembly includes a linear module and a second push plate slidably mounted on the linear module and horizontally arranged above the front baffle; the linear module is arranged along the length direction of the front baffle, and the second push plate slides along the length direction of the front baffle.

6. The material storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The linear module includes a linear track and a second driving member for driving the linear track to move. The second push plate is slidably arranged on the linear track via a slider.

7. The material storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The support plate is further provided with a push plate inlet, which is located on the opposite side of the discharge port and is provided with a stopper.

8. The material storage mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second push plate extends to one side of the front baffle and is spaced apart with two push blocks. Driven by the second push plate, the push blocks move from the push plate entrance to the discharge port, thereby pushing the workpiece on one side of the front baffle out of the discharge port.

9. The material storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage component, the pushing component and the pushing component are all provided with position sensors, and the position sensors are communicatively connected with an external central control system.

10. The material storage mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first driving member is a cylinder, and the second driving member is a driving motor.

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