Feeding mechanism for copper sheets

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding mechanism for copper sheets. The feeding mechanism comprises a machine table; the feeding conveyor is arranged on the machine table; the baffle is arranged at the tail end of the feeding conveyor and used for blocking the copper sheets conveyed on the feeding conveyor; the first side plate is arranged on one side of the top of the feeding conveyor, and a material taking opening is formed between the first side plate and the baffle; the second side plate is arranged on the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor in a position-adjustable mode, and the second side plate and the first side plate are oppositely arranged; the driving module is used for being connected with a machine table and providing driving force for the X axis and the Z axis; and the material taking part is connected with the output end of the driving module, directly faces the material taking opening, and is driven by the driving module to move in the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction to take away the copper sheets on the feeding conveyor. The C-shaped copper sheet picking and transporting device is specially designed for C-shaped copper sheets, automatically completes the tasks of picking and transporting the C-shaped copper sheets and accurately placing the C-shaped copper sheets at designated positions, replaces manual operation and optimizes the production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of copper sheet feeding, in particular to a copper sheet feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the manufacturing and processing of copper sheets, existing automated loading systems are difficult to directly apply to the unique morphology of C-shaped copper sheets, forcing the production process to rely on manual loading operations. To improve production efficiency and automation, it is urgent to design a loading and precise positioning mechanism specifically for C-shaped copper sheets. This mechanism is designed to automatically complete the tasks of picking up, transporting, and accurately placing C-shaped copper sheets in the specified position, thereby replacing manual operations and optimizing the production process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a copper sheet feeding mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0004] Machine;

[0005] The feeding conveyor is arranged on the machine platform;

[0006] The baffle is set at the tail end of the feeding conveyor to block the copper sheets conveyed on the feeding conveyor;

[0007] A first side plate is provided on the top side of the feeding conveyor, and a material taking port is provided between the first side plate and the baffle;

[0008] A second side plate is adjustable and arranged on the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor and is arranged opposite to the first side plate. A clearance opening is provided between the second side plate and the baffle;

[0009] Drive module: The drive module is used to connect to the machine and provide driving force for the X and Z axes;

[0010] The material taking part is connected to the output end of the driving module and is directly opposite to the material taking port. Driven by the driving module, it moves along the X and Z axes to take away the copper sheet from the feeding conveyor.

[0011] Positioning module: The positioning module is set on the machine platform and is used to position the copper sheet taken away by the material taking part at the specified position of the material taking part.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes: an adjusting module, which is connected to the second side plate and the machine platform and is used to adjust the position of the second side plate.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjustment module includes:

[0014] A connecting plate connected to the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor;

[0015] A plurality of first guide rods, one end of each of the plurality of first guide rods passing through the connecting plate and connected to the second side plate;

[0016] The actuator is connected to the connecting plate and the second side plate and is used for driving the second side plate to move closer to or away from the first side plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the adjustment module further comprises: a plurality of first guide sleeves, which are embedded in the connecting plate and respectively sleeved on the plurality of first guide rods in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0018] Furthermore, the driver module includes:

[0019] Z-axis drive unit: The Z-axis drive unit is installed on the machine platform and provides the driving force for the Z-axis movement;

[0020] The X-axis drive unit is arranged at the output end of the Z-axis drive unit to provide driving force for X-axis movement. The output end of the X-axis drive unit is connected to the material picking part.

[0021] Furthermore, the Z-axis drive unit includes:

[0022] Lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder is set on the machine platform;

[0023] A lifting platform is provided at the output end of the lifting cylinder;

[0024] Two second guide sleeves, the two second guide sleeves are respectively embedded on the machine platform;

[0025] The top ends of the two second guide rods are connected to the bottom of the lifting platform, and the bottom ends of the two second guide rods respectively pass through the two second guide sleeves.

[0026] Furthermore, the X-axis drive unit includes:

[0027] Guide rails, which are arranged on the lifting platform;

[0028] A transmission block is provided on the guide rail for guiding and sliding, and the transmission block is connected to the material taking part;

[0029] The translation cylinder is arranged on the lifting platform, and the output end is connected to the transmission block.

[0030] Furthermore, the positioning module includes:

[0031] A support frame, the support frame is arranged on the machine platform;

[0032] Positioning cylinder, the positioning cylinder is arranged on the support frame;

[0033] A clamping cylinder is provided at the output end of the positioning cylinder and is provided with two clamping claws;

[0034] Positioning block: the positioning block is set on the material picking part.

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a copper sheet feeding mechanism is specially designed for C-shaped copper sheets, and automatically completes the tasks of picking up, transporting and accurately placing C-shaped copper sheets in designated positions, thereby replacing manual operations and optimizing the production process.

[0036] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary, and are intended to provide further explanation of the technology as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Figure 1 The figure is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure of point A of a copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0039] Figure 3 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a driving module and a positioning module of a copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to further illustrate the present invention.

[0041] First, combine Figures 1-3 A copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, which is used for automatic feeding of C-shaped copper sheets 1000 and has a wide range of application scenarios.

[0042] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a machine platform 100, a feeding conveyor 200, a baffle 300, a first side plate 400, a second side plate 500, a driving module, a material taking component 700 and a positioning module.

[0043] Specifically, the loading conveyor 200 is disposed on the machine platform 100 and is used to move the C-shaped copper sheet 1000 along the Y-axis.

[0044] Specifically, the baffle 300 is disposed at the tail end of the feeding conveyor 200 and is used to block the C-shaped copper sheet 1000 conveyed on the feeding conveyor 200 and limit the position of the C-shaped copper sheet 1000.

[0045] Specifically, if Figures 1-3As shown, the first side plate 400 is disposed on one side of the top of the feeding conveyor 200, and a material removal opening 401 is provided between the first side plate 400 and the baffle 300. The second side plate 500 is adjustable and disposed on the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor 200, and is disposed opposite the first side plate 400. A clearance opening 501 is provided between the second side plate 500 and the baffle 300. By adjusting the position of the second side plate 500 on the feeding conveyor 200, the spacing between the first side plate 400 and the second side plate 500 is indirectly adjusted, thereby limiting the position of the C-shaped copper sheet 1000 and allowing the C-shaped copper sheet 1000 to be neatly conveyed along the feeding conveyor 200.

[0046] Specifically, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the drive module is connected to the machine platform 100 and provides driving force for the X and Z axes. The drive module includes a Z-axis drive unit and an X-axis drive unit. The Z-axis drive unit is installed on the machine platform 100 and provides driving force for Z-axis movement. The X-axis drive unit is installed at the output end of the Z-axis drive unit and provides driving force for X-axis movement. The output end of the X-axis drive unit is connected to the material picker 700.

[0047] Further, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the Z-axis drive unit includes a lifting cylinder 6011, a lifting platform 6012, two second guide sleeves 6013, and two second guide rods 6014. The lifting cylinder 6011 is mounted on the machine platform 100; the lifting platform 6012 is located at the output end of the lifting cylinder 6011; the two second guide sleeves 6013 are respectively embedded in the machine platform 100; the top ends of the two second guide rods 6014 are connected to the bottom of the lifting platform 6012, and the bottom ends of the two second guide rods 6014 respectively pass through the two second guide sleeves 6013. By controlling the operation of the lifting cylinder 6011, the lifting platform 6012 can be driven to move up and down. The two second guide sleeves 6013 and the two second guide rods 6014 are used to guide the lifting and lowering movement of the lifting platform 6012.

[0048] Further, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the X-axis drive unit includes a guide rail 6021, a transmission block 6022, and a translation cylinder 6023. The guide rail 6021 is mounted on the lifting platform 6012. The transmission block 6022 is mounted on the guide rail 6021 to guide and slide. The transmission block 6022 is connected to the material removal unit 700. The translation cylinder 6023 is mounted on the lifting platform 6012, and its output end is connected to the transmission block 6022. By controlling the operation of the translation cylinder 6023, the transmission block 6022 can be driven to move on the guide rail 6021.

[0049] Specifically, if Figures 1-3As shown, the material taking component 700 is connected to the output end of the driving module and is directly opposite to the material taking port 401 . Driven by the driving module, it moves along the X and Z axes to take away the copper sheet 1000 from the feeding conveyor 200 .

[0050] Specifically, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the positioning module is provided on the machine platform 100 , and is used to position the copper sheet 1000 taken away by the material taking component 700 at a designated position of the material taking component 700 .

[0051] Further, if Figures 1-3 As shown, a feeding mechanism for copper sheets according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes: an adjustment module, which connects the second side plate 500 and the machine 100 and is used to adjust the position of the second side plate 500. The adjustment module includes: a connecting plate 801, a plurality of first guide rods 802, and an actuator 803. The connecting plate 801 is connected to the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor 200; one end of the plurality of first guide rods 802 passes through the connecting plate 801 and is connected to the second side plate 500; the actuator 803 is connected to the connecting plate 801 and the second side plate 500, and is used to drive the second side plate 500 to move closer to or away from the first side plate 400, thereby adjusting the distance between the second side plate 500 and the first side plate 400, and adapting to the limit of C-shaped copper sheets 1000 of different lengths. The actuator 803 can be an actuator in the prior art.

[0052] Further, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the adjustment module further includes: a plurality of first guide sleeves 804 , which are embedded in the connecting plate 801 and respectively sleeved on the plurality of first guide rods 802 in a one-to-one correspondence, for guiding the movement of the connecting plate 801 .

[0053] Further, if Figures 1-3 As shown, the positioning module includes: a support frame 901, a positioning cylinder 902, a clamping cylinder 903, and a positioning block 904. The support frame 901 is mounted on the machine platform 100; the positioning cylinder 902 is mounted on the support frame 901; the clamping cylinder 903 is mounted on the output end of the positioning cylinder 902, and two clamping claws 9031 are provided at the output end of the clamping cylinder 903; and the positioning block 904 is mounted on the material removal unit 700.

[0054] Working principle:

[0055] A plurality of C-shaped copper sheets 1000 are placed on the feeding conveyor 200 , and the C-shaped copper sheets 1000 are conveyed by the feeding conveyor 200 to the baffle 300 and are blocked by the baffle 300 ;

[0056] The translation cylinder 6023 operates, driving the transmission block 6022 and the material picking piece 700 to move, and the material picking piece 700 passes through the material picking port 401 and is inserted into the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000;

[0057] The lifting cylinder 6011 operates, driving the lifting platform 6012, the X-axis drive unit, the material picking part 700 and the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000 to rise to the specified height;

[0058] The positioning cylinder 902 drives the clamping cylinder 903 forward, and the clamping cylinder 903 drives the two clamping claws 9031 to clamp the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000;

[0059] The positioning cylinder 902 is reset, causing the clamping cylinder 903 to retreat, and the two clamping claws 9031 drive the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000 to retreat until the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000 contacts the positioning block 904 and no longer retreats, completing the loading and positioning of the first C-shaped copper sheet 1000 and waiting for the external robot to grab it.

[0060] Above, refer to Figures 1-3 The present invention describes a copper sheet feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is specially designed for C-shaped copper sheets 1000 and automatically completes the tasks of picking up, transporting and accurately placing C-shaped copper sheets 1000 in designated positions, thereby replacing manual operations and optimizing the production process.

[0061] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprises," "includes," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. In the absence of further limitations, elements defined by the phrase "comprising..." do not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus comprising the elements.

[0062] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as limiting the present invention. After reading the above description, various modifications and alternatives to the present invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A copper sheet feeding mechanism, characterized in that: Include: Machine; A feeding conveyor, the feeding conveyor being arranged on the machine platform; A baffle, which is arranged at the tail end of the feeding conveyor and is used to block the copper sheets conveyed on the feeding conveyor; A first side plate, the first side plate being arranged on one side of the top of the feeding conveyor, and a material taking port being provided between the first side plate and the baffle; a second side plate, the second side plate being adjustable and arranged on the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor and being arranged opposite to the first side plate, and a clearance opening being provided between the second side plate and the baffle; A drive module, which is connected to the machine and provides driving force for the X and Z axes; A material taking piece, which is connected to the output end of the driving module and faces the material taking port. Driven by the driving module, the material taking piece moves along the X and Z axes to take away the copper sheet from the feeding conveyor. A positioning module is provided on the machine platform and is used to position the copper sheet taken away by the material taking part at a designated position of the material taking part.

2. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes: an adjusting module, which is connected to the second side plate and the machine platform and is used to adjust the position of the second side plate.

3. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment module comprises: a connecting plate connected to the other side of the top of the feeding conveyor; a plurality of first guide rods, one end of each of the plurality of first guide rods passing through the connecting plate and connected to the second side plate; An actuator is connected to the connecting plate and the second side plate, and is used to drive the second side plate to move closer to or away from the first side plate.

4. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment module further comprises: a plurality of first guide sleeves, which are embedded in the connecting plate and sleeved on the plurality of first guide rods in a one-to-one correspondence.

5. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving module includes: A Z-axis driving unit, which is arranged on the machine platform and provides driving force for Z-axis movement; An X-axis driving unit is provided at the output end of the Z-axis driving unit to provide driving force for X-axis movement. The output end of the X-axis driving unit is connected to the material picking component.

6. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Z-axis drive unit comprises: A lifting cylinder, the lifting cylinder being arranged on the machine platform; A lifting platform, the lifting platform being arranged at the output end of the lifting cylinder; two second guide sleeves, the two second guide sleeves being respectively embedded in the machine platform; Two second guide rods, the top ends of the two second guide rods are connected to the bottom of the lifting platform, and the bottom ends of the two second guide rods respectively pass through the two second guide sleeves.

7. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The X-axis drive unit comprises: A guide rail, wherein the guide rail is arranged on the lifting platform; A transmission block, the transmission block is arranged on the guide rail in a guiding and sliding manner, and the transmission block is connected to the material picking member; A translation cylinder is arranged on the lifting platform, and an output end of the translation cylinder is connected to the transmission block.

8. The copper sheet feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning module includes: A support frame, the support frame is arranged on the machine platform; A positioning cylinder, the positioning cylinder being arranged on the support frame; A clamping cylinder, wherein the clamping cylinder is arranged at the output end of the positioning cylinder and the output end of the clamping cylinder is provided with two clamping claws; A positioning block is arranged on the material picking member.

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