Needle material feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a needle material feeding mechanism. The needle material feeding mechanism comprises a rack, a storage assembly, a conveying ratchet wheel and a material stirring assembly. The storage assembly is provided with a stock bin, and needle materials are placed in the stock bin. A plurality of containing grooves are formed in the peripheral side of the conveying ratchet wheel at intervals, the containing grooves can communicate with one side of the bottom end of the stock bin, and the containing grooves are used for containing needle materials; the material shifting assembly comprises a pair of slidable calipers, the calipers can be connected with the needle material part structure in a clamped mode, and the calipers can drive the needle materials to move to the stations. Needle materials are sequentially fed into the containing groove of the conveying ratchet wheel through the storage assembly, then the needle materials clamped in the containing groove are moved to the position below the material shifting assembly through the rotating conveying ratchet wheel, and then the needle materials can be moved to a machining station through the machining position of the movable calipers. In the automatic feeding process of the needle material feeding mechanism, feeding of the needle materials is completed in sequence, so that manual feeding is replaced, the needle material feeding efficiency can be improved, and finally the needle material production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of knitting needle production equipment, in particular to a needle material feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the textile industry, needle guides, as key accessories of textile machinery, undertake the important tasks of guiding and fixing knitting needles, ensuring the precise movement and positioning of knitting needles to complete fabric weaving and forming. In needle guide production equipment, achieving efficient sorting and loading of needle guides one by one is a key link to ensure a smooth production process. However, the current manual loading method is inefficient, which seriously restricts the production process of needle guides. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a needle material feeding mechanism that can sequentially feed the needle guide piece, thereby facilitating the production of the needle guide piece.

[0004] According to the needle material feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model, the needle material feeding mechanism includes:

[0005] frame;

[0006] A storage assembly, the storage assembly being vertically arranged on the frame, the storage assembly being provided with a silo, and the needle material being placed in the silo;

[0007] a conveying ratchet, the conveying ratchet being rotatably mounted on the frame and located on one side of the storage assembly, a plurality of accommodating grooves being spaced apart on the outer circumference of the conveying ratchet, the accommodating grooves extending along the axis of the conveying ratchet, the accommodating grooves being communicable with one side of the bottom end of the silo, the needle material entering the accommodating grooves from the bottom end of the silo, the accommodating grooves being used to accommodate the needle material; and

[0008] The material shifting assembly is arranged on the frame and located above the conveying ratchet. The material shifting assembly includes a sliding caliper. The caliper is located above the conveying ratchet. The sliding direction of the caliper is parallel to the axial direction of the conveying ratchet. The caliper can clamp the needle material. The sliding caliper drives the needle material to slide in the accommodating groove. The material shifting assembly is used to drive the needle material to move to the work station.

[0009] The needle material loading mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: first, the needle material is stacked in the material bin, and the needle material is sequentially loaded into the receiving groove of the conveying ratchet through the storage assembly, and then the needle material clamped in the receiving groove is moved to the bottom of the material shifting assembly by the rotating conveying ratchet, and the clamp of the material shifting assembly clamps the protruding part of the needle material, and the sliding clamp can move the processing position of the needle material to the processing station. In summary, the needle material is loaded in sequence in the automatic loading of the needle material loading mechanism, thereby replacing manual loading, thereby improving the efficiency of needle material loading, and ultimately improving the production efficiency of needle material.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage component further includes:

[0011] a loading platform, the loading platform being arranged at the bottom end of the silo; and

[0012] A pushing piece is arranged on the loading platform and on one side of the silo, and one end of the pushing piece close to the silo is set as a contouring end, the contouring end matches the shape of the needle material, and the pushing piece moves back and forth at the bottom end of the silo.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the storage assembly also includes a slide, which is slidably arranged on the frame and located below the silo, the slide is connected to the output end of the third driving member, the push plate is arranged on the slide, and the third driving member drives the slide to slide back and forth.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a driving wheel is provided at one end of the conveying ratchet, and the driving wheel is connected to the conveying ratchet. The driving wheel drives the conveying ratchet to rotate intermittently. A driving rod is hinged on one side edge of the driving wheel, and the other end of the driving rod is connected to the output end of a first driving member.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a rotating gear is provided at the outer end of the driving wheel, a clamping piece is clamped between the teeth of the rotating gear, and the driving rod can push the clamping piece to disengage from between the teeth of the rotating gear.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a rotatable thrust member is further provided on the other side edge of the driving wheel, one end of the thrust member is rotatably provided on the driving wheel, and the other end of the thrust member can be clamped between the teeth of the rotating gear.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the material selection assembly also includes a sliding mechanism, which includes a sliding rod and a sliding rail. The sliding rod is slidably arranged on the sliding rail, and the caliper is arranged at one end of the sliding rod. The sliding rod drives the caliper to slide on the sliding rail.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sliding mechanism also includes a rocker, which is connected to a second driving member, one end of which is connected to the sliding rod, and the second driving member drives the rocker to swing, and the swinging rocker drives the sliding rod to slide.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the caliper is detachably provided at one end of the sliding rod.

[0020] 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

[0021] 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:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a needle material feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The left side schematic diagram of the needle material feeding mechanism is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another perspective diagram of the needle material feeding mechanism is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of a needle material feeding mechanism (sliding mechanism omitted);

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the material shifting assembly is shown.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] Needle material 1;

[0029] Rack 10;

[0030] Storage component 20; silo 21; loading platform 22; push piece 23; slide 24;

[0031] Conveying ratchet 30; accommodating groove 31; driving wheel 32; driving rod 33; rotating gear 34; clamping member 35; thrust member 36;

[0032] The material shifting assembly 40 ; the caliper 41 ; the sliding mechanism 42 ; the sliding rod 421 ; the sliding rail 422 ; and the rocker 423 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 3According to the needle material 1 feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the present invention, the needle material 1 feeding mechanism includes a frame 10, a storage assembly 20, a conveying ratchet 30 and a material diverting assembly 40. The storage assembly 20 is vertically arranged on the frame 10, and the storage assembly 20 is provided with a silo 21, and the needle material 1 is placed in the silo 21; the conveying ratchet 30 is rotatably arranged on the frame 10 and is located on one side of the storage assembly 20, and a plurality of accommodating grooves 31 are arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral side of the conveying ratchet 30, and the accommodating grooves 31 extend along the axial direction of the conveying ratchet 30, and the accommodating grooves 31 can be connected to one side of the bottom end of the silo 21, and the needle material 1 enters the accommodating grooves 31 from the bottom end of the silo 21. 1, the accommodating groove 31 is used to accommodate the needle material 1; the material shifting assembly 40 is arranged on the frame 10 and is located above the conveying ratchet 30. The material shifting assembly 40 includes a sliding caliper 41. The caliper 41 is located above the conveying ratchet 30. The sliding direction of the caliper 41 is parallel to the axial direction of the conveying ratchet 30. The caliper 41 can clamp the needle material 1. The sliding caliper 41 drives the needle material 1 to slide in the accommodating groove 31. The material shifting assembly 40 is used to drive the needle material 1 to move to the work station.

[0038] In this example, the needle material 1 feeding mechanism mainly includes key parts such as a frame 10, a storage component 20, a conveying ratchet 30 and a material shifting component 40.

[0039] The frame 10 serves as the supporting structure of the entire feeding mechanism and provides a stable installation foundation. The design and material selection of the frame 10 need to meet the stability and durability requirements of the entire feeding mechanism. The storage assembly 20 is vertically mounted on the frame 10, and its main function is to store the needle material 1. The silo 21 designed in the storage assembly 20 has sufficient capacity to store a large amount of needle material 1. The needle material 1 is placed through the opening above the silo 21 and falls to the bottom of the silo 21 due to its own gravity. In order to ensure that the needle material 1 can smoothly enter the accommodating groove 31 of the conveying ratchet 30, the bottom of the silo 21 is designed to be open on one side so that the needle material 1 can slide out from the opening. The conveying ratchet 30 is the core component of the needle material 1 feeding mechanism. It is rotatably set on the frame 10 and is located on one side of the storage assembly 20. A plurality of accommodating grooves 31 are arranged at intervals on the outside of the conveying ratchet 30, and these accommodating grooves 31 extend along the axis direction of the conveying ratchet 30. When the conveying ratchet 30 rotates, its receiving groove 31 will communicate with a side opening at the bottom of the hopper 21, and the needle material 1 will enter the receiving groove 31 from the hopper 21. To ensure the stability of the needle material 1 in the receiving groove 31, the size and shape of the receiving groove 31 are adapted to the shape and size of the needle material 1. The material transfer assembly 40 is arranged on the frame 10 and is located above the conveying ratchet 30. The main function of the material transfer assembly 40 is to move the needle material 1 from the receiving groove 31 to the work station. To achieve this goal, the material transfer assembly 40 includes a sliding clamp 41. The clamp 41 is located above the conveying ratchet 30, and its sliding direction is parallel to the axis of the conveying ratchet 30. When the clamp 41 slides to the position corresponding to the needle material 1, the clamp 41 will clamp the needle material 1. Subsequently, the clamp 41 continues to slide, thereby driving the needle material 1 to slide in the receiving groove 31 until the needle material 1 is moved to the work station.

[0040] In actual operation, when the conveying ratchet 30 rotates to the appropriate position, the needle material 1 in the silo 21 will enter the accommodating groove 31. Then the conveying ratchet 30 continues to rotate and will move from the right side of the conveying ratchet 30 to the upper side of the conveying ratchet 30. Before that, the caliper 41 of the material shifting assembly 40 will slide to the position corresponding to the needle material 1, and when the needle material 1 moves up, it can clamp the needle material 1. As the caliper 41 continues to slide, the needle material 1 will be driven to the work station for subsequent processing or operation. After the needle material 1 is moved to the work station, the caliper 41 will release the needle material 1 and return to the initial position, waiting for the next operation. In general, the present needle material 1 feeding mechanism realizes the automatic feeding and positioning functions of the needle material 1 through the coordinated work of the storage assembly 20, the conveying ratchet 30 and the material shifting assembly 40, greatly improving production efficiency and reducing operational difficulty.

[0041] The needle material 1 feeding mechanism according to the embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: first, the needle material 1 is stacked in the silo 21, and the needle material 1 is sequentially fed into the receiving groove 31 of the conveying ratchet 30 through the storage assembly 20, and then the needle material 1 clamped in the receiving groove 31 is moved to the bottom of the material shifting assembly 40 by the rotating conveying ratchet 30, and the clamp 41 of the material shifting assembly 40 clamps the protruding part of the needle material 1, and the sliding clamp 41 can move the processing position of the needle material 1 to the processing station. In summary, the needle material 1 is loaded in sequence in the automatic loading of the needle material 1 loading mechanism, thereby replacing manual loading, thereby improving the efficiency of the needle material 1 loading, and ultimately improving the production efficiency of the needle material 1.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage component 20 also includes a loading platform 22 and a pushing piece 23. The loading platform 22 is arranged at the bottom end of the silo 21; the pushing piece 23 is arranged on the loading platform 22 and on one side of the silo 21. The end of the pushing piece 23 close to the silo 21 is set as a contouring end, and the contouring end matches the shape of the needle material 1. The pushing piece 23 reciprocates at the bottom end of the silo 21.

[0043] Specifically, in addition to the silo 21, the storage assembly 20 also includes a loading platform 22 and a pusher 23 to improve the efficiency and accuracy of loading the needle material 1. The loading platform 22 is located at the bottom of the silo 21 and serves as a transition area for the needle material 1 from the silo 21 to the conveying ratchet 30. The loading platform 22 is designed to be flat and stable, ensuring that the needle material 1 can slide smoothly from the silo 21 onto the platform and be neatly arranged in preparation for subsequent feeding. The pusher 23 is located on the loading platform 22 and on one side of the silo 21. The main function of the pusher 23 is to push the needle material 1 from the bottom of the silo 21 into the receiving groove 31 of the conveying ratchet 30. To achieve precise feeding, the end of the pusher 23 near the silo 21 is specially designed as a contoured end, its shape matching the outer shape of the needle material 1. This design ensures that the pusher 23 can closely fit the shape of the needle material 1 during feeding, thereby preventing the needle material 1 from shifting or rolling during feeding. The pushing piece 23 performs reciprocating translational motion on the loading platform 22 to complete the task of pushing the needle material 1. Specifically, when the conveying ratchet 30 rotates to the appropriate position, the pushing piece 23 will start its reciprocating translational motion. First, the pushing piece 23 will move in the direction close to the conveying ratchet 30, pushing the needle material 1 from the bottom of the silo 21 to the receiving groove 31 of the conveying ratchet 30. Then, the pushing piece 23 will move in the opposite direction, return to the initial position, and prepare for the next push. In order to ensure the precise movement of the pushing piece 23, driving devices such as linear guides and servo motors can be used to control the movement of the pushing piece 23. In addition, the position and speed of the pushing piece 23 can be monitored in real time by detection devices such as sensors to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the push.

[0044] In summary, by adding the loading platform 22 and the pushing piece 23, the storage assembly 20 of the needle stock 1 feeding mechanism can more efficiently complete the task of automatically loading the needle stock 1, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing the complexity and error rate of manual operation. At the same time, the design of the contoured end also ensures the stability and accuracy of the needle stock 1 during the pushing process.

[0045] Further, refer to Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage assembly 20 also includes a slide 24, which is slidably arranged on the frame 10 and located below the silo 21. The slide 24 is connected to the output end of a third driving member, and the push piece 23 is arranged on the slide 24. The third driving member drives the slide 24 to slide back and forth.

[0046] The storage assembly 20 further includes a slide 24, which is slidably disposed on the frame 10 and is located below the silo 21. The slide 24 is designed to provide a movable support platform for mounting and driving the push plate 23 to perform reciprocating motion. The slide 24 is configured to be able to slide smoothly on the frame 10. To achieve this, a linear guide or other similar sliding mechanism 42 can be used to ensure that the slide 24 can move stably and accurately along a predetermined path. In addition, the contact surface between the slide 24 and the frame 10 can be made of wear-resistant material to reduce friction and wear, thereby improving the durability and reliability of the system. Importantly, the slide 24 is connected to the output end of a third drive member (not shown in the figure). This third drive member can be an electric motor, a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder or other device that can provide a linear driving force. The function of the third drive member is to provide power to the slide 24 so that it can slide back and forth. By controlling the output force and direction of the third drive member, the speed, distance, and direction of movement of the slide 24 (and the pusher 23 mounted on it) can be precisely controlled. The pusher 23 is securely mounted on the slide 24, so when the slide 24 moves, it also moves with it. This design enables the pusher 23, driven by the third drive member, to reciprocate in a controlled manner across the bottom of the hopper 21, effectively pushing the needle material 1 from the hopper 21 into the receiving slot 31 of the conveyor ratchet 30.

[0047] In a specific embodiment, when the needle material 1 needs to be pushed, the third drive member activates and drives the slide 24 (and the push plate 23) toward the conveying ratchet 30. After the push plate 23 pushes the needle material 1 into the receiving groove 31, the third drive member reverses direction, driving the slide 24 and push plate 23 back to their initial position, preparing for the next push. In summary, by adding the slide 24 and the third drive member, the storage assembly 20 of the needle material 1 feeding mechanism can more precisely control the movement of the push plate 23, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of needle material 1 feeding. This design not only simplifies the complexity of the mechanism but also improves the reliability and durability of the system.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figures 4 and 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, a drive wheel 32 is provided at one end of the conveying ratchet 30. The drive wheel 32 is connected to the conveying ratchet 30 and drives the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate intermittently. A drive rod 33 is connected to one side edge of the drive wheel 32, and the other end of the drive rod 33 is connected to the output end of a first driving member. A rotating gear 34 is provided at the outer end of the drive wheel 32. A clamping member 35 is engaged between the teeth of the rotating gear 34. The drive rod 33 can push the clamping member 35 out of the teeth of the rotating gear 34. A rotatable thrust member 36 is also provided on the other side edge of the drive wheel 32. One end of the thrust member 36 is rotatably mounted on the drive wheel 32, and the other end of the thrust member 36 can be engaged between the teeth of the rotating gear 34.

[0049] The rotation of the conveying ratchet 30 is achieved through the driving wheel 32 at the end. This driving wheel 32 is tightly connected to the conveying ratchet 30 to ensure that the two can rotate synchronously. The main function of the driving wheel 32 is to drive the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate intermittently. Intermittent rotation can be achieved by using an incomplete gear, a cam mechanism, a groove wheel mechanism, etc. for the driving wheel 32. When the driving wheel 32 rotates, it will produce synchronous movement with the conveying ratchet 30 at a specific position, thereby driving the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate intermittently. This design can ensure that the conveying ratchet 30 (accommodating groove) can accurately stay at the predetermined position during each rotation cycle to facilitate the loading and unloading operations of the needle material 1.

[0050] To drive the drive wheel 32 to rotate, the mechanism includes a drive rod 33 connected to one side edge of the drive wheel 32. The other end of the drive rod 33 is connected to the output of a first drive member (not shown). The first drive member can be an electric motor, hydraulic motor, pneumatic motor, or other device capable of providing rotational power. By controlling the start, stop, and rotation speed of the first drive member, the rotation of the drive wheel 32 can be precisely controlled, thereby controlling the intermittent rotation of the conveying ratchet 30.

[0051] In actual operation, when the needle material 1 needs to be loaded, the first drive member activates and rotates the drive rod 33. The rotation of the drive rod 33 drives the drive wheel 32, thereby driving the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate intermittently. When the conveying ratchet 30 rotates to a predetermined position, the storage assembly 20 pushes the needle material 1 into the receiving groove 31 of the conveying ratchet 30. The conveying ratchet 30 then continues to rotate to the next predetermined position for subsequent loading or unloading of the needle material 1. In summary, by adding components such as the drive wheel 32, the drive rod 33, and the first drive member, the conveying ratchet 30 of the present needle material 1 loading mechanism can precisely rotate intermittently, thereby realizing the automatic loading function of the needle material 1. This design not only improves production efficiency but also reduces the complexity and error rate of manual operation. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the rotation position and speed of the conveying ratchet 30, the stability and safety of the needle material 1 during transportation are ensured.

[0052] The conveying ratchet 30 is a key component responsible for intermittently conveying the needle material 1. Specifically, a driving wheel 32 is provided at the rear end of the conveying ratchet 30. The driving wheel 32 is tightly connected to the conveying ratchet 30 and rotates coaxially to ensure that the two can rotate synchronously. The driving wheel 32 is cam-shaped, and connection parts are provided on both sides of the edge. One side edge is used to connect with the first driving member, and a driving rod 33 is connected to one side edge. The driving rod 33 is driven by the first driving member. More specifically, the other end of the driving rod 33 is connected to the output end of the first driving member. When the first driving member is working, it will push the driving wheel 32 through the driving rod 33, thereby driving the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate intermittently.

[0053] To ensure precise intermittent rotation of the conveying ratchet 30, a rotating gear 34 is provided on the outer end of the drive wheel 32. A snap-fit ​​element 35 engages between the teeth of this rotating gear 34. This design allows for precise control and adjustment of the rotation of the conveying ratchet 30. In this embodiment, when the drive rod 33 is pushed by the first drive member, it pushes the snap-fit ​​element 35 further to the left. The force of the drive rod 33 temporarily disengages the snap-fit ​​element 35 from the teeth of the rotating gear 34, allowing the drive wheel 32 and the conveying ratchet 30 to rotate. When the drive rod 33 retracts to the right, the snap-fit ​​element 35 reengages the teeth of the rotating gear 34, locking the drive wheel 32 and the conveying ratchet 30 in position until the next push of the drive rod 33. This engagement of the snap-fit ​​element 35 enables precise intermittent rotation of the conveying ratchet 30, ensuring that each piece of needle stock 1 is delivered to the bending and milling wheels for processing at the correct time and location. This precise control not only improves production efficiency, but also ensures the processing quality of each needle material 1. Therefore, it can be understood that the components at the front end of the conveying ratchet 30 provide stable and reliable material conveying support for the bending and milling of the needle material 1.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments, as can be seen from the above embodiments, a rotatable thrust member 36 may be provided on the other side of the drive wheel 32, while the drive rod 33 is connected to one side edge of the cam-shaped drive wheel 32. One end of the thrust member 36 is rotatably mounted on the drive wheel 32, while the other end of the thrust member 36 engages between the teeth of the rotating gear 34. Specifically, a rotatable thrust member 36 is provided on the other side edge of the drive wheel 32. To further enhance the stability and accuracy of the rotation of the conveying ratchet 30, one end of the thrust member 36 is rotatably mounted on the drive wheel 32, while the other end engages between the teeth of the rotating gear 34. When the thrust member 36 engages between the teeth of the rotating gear 34, it effectively prevents the drive wheel 32 and the conveying ratchet 30 from accidentally rotating during non-driving periods. When the driving rod 33 pushes the driving wheel 32 to rotate, the driving wheel 32 rotates counterclockwise, and the thrust piece 36 will automatically disengage from the teeth of the rotating gear 34 due to the rotation of the driving wheel 32; when the driving wheel 32 stops rotating, the thrust piece 36 will be re-engaged between the teeth of the rotating gear 34 under the action of gravity or other reset mechanisms, thereby locking the position of the driving wheel 32.

[0055] The thrust member 36 further enhances the rotational stability and precision of the conveyor ratchet 30. The thrust member 36 effectively prevents accidental rotation of the conveyor ratchet 30 during off-hours, ensuring that each piece of needle stock 1 is delivered to the bending and milling wheels for processing at the correct time and location. This not only improves production efficiency but also further ensures the processing quality of the needle stock 1. Consequently, the thrust member 36 enhances the overall performance of the guide slide bending and milling machine, making it more adaptable to the demands of efficient and precise production.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments of the present invention, the material selection assembly 40 also includes a sliding mechanism 42, the sliding mechanism 42 includes a sliding rod 421 and a sliding rail 422, the sliding rod 421 is slidably set on the sliding rail 422, the caliper 41 is set at one end of the sliding rod 421, and the sliding rod 421 drives the caliper 41 to slide on the sliding rail 422.

[0057] Specifically, to enable the sliding function of the caliper 41, the material shifting assembly 40 also includes a sliding mechanism 42. The sliding mechanism 42 consists of a slide rod 421 and a slide rail 422. The slide rod 421 is designed to be slidably mounted on the slide rail 422, which ensures both smooth and precise sliding. The caliper 41 is mounted at one end of the slide rod 421. When the slide rod 421 slides on the slide rail 422, it drives the caliper 41 to slide along with it. In this embodiment, when the needle material 1 needs to be moved, the sliding mechanism 42 drives the slide rod 421 to slide on the slide rail 422, thereby driving the caliper 41 to slide. The caliper 41 is then clamped onto the needle material 1 through its jaws, ensuring that the needle material 1 can be stably and accurately moved to the target position during the sliding process in the forward and backward directions. The material shifting assembly 40 provides reliable material positioning support for the needle material 1, not only improving production efficiency but also further ensuring the processing accuracy and quality of each needle material 1.

[0058] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the sliding mechanism 42 also includes a rocker 423, the rocker 423 is connected to the second driving member, one end of the rocker 423 is connected to the slide bar 421, the second driving member drives the rocker 423 to swing, and the swinging rocker 423 drives the slide bar 421 to slide.

[0059] The sliding mechanism 42 further includes a rocker 423. This rocker 423 is connected to a second drive member (not shown) and drives the sliding bar 421 through its swinging motion. The design of the rocker 423 should ensure that it has sufficient strength and rigidity to withstand the forces and torques generated during the swinging process. Furthermore, to reduce friction and wear, the connection between the rocker 423 and the sliding bar 421 can be made of a wear-resistant material or lubricant. The second drive member is a driving device connected to the rocker 423. It can be an electric motor, a pneumatic cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, or other device that can provide swinging power. The function of the second drive member is to provide power to the rocker 423, enabling it to swing. By precisely controlling the output force and direction of the second drive member, the swinging motion of the rocker 423 can be precisely controlled. One end of the rocker 423 is connected to the sliding bar 421. When the second drive member drives the rocker 423 to swing, the swinging motion of the rocker 423 is converted into the sliding motion of the sliding bar 421. This conversion can be achieved through a hinge, a connecting rod or other connecting mechanisms to ensure that the swing of the rocker 423 can be smoothly and accurately converted into the sliding of the slide bar 421.

[0060] In actual operation, when the caliper 41 needs to be moved, the second drive member will start and drive the rocker 423 to swing. The swing of the rocker 423 will drive the slide bar 421 to slide on the guide rail, thereby realizing the movement of the caliper 41. By precisely controlling the output of the second drive member and the swing angle of the rocker 423, it is possible to precisely control the moving distance and position of the caliper 41. In general, by adding the rocker 423 and the second drive member, the sliding mechanism 42 of the present needle material 1 feeding mechanism can more accurately control the movement of the caliper 41, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the needle material 1 feeding. This design not only simplifies the complexity of the mechanism, but also improves the reliability and durability of the system. At the same time, by precisely controlling the moving position and speed of the caliper 41, the stability and safety of the needle material 1 during transportation and feeding can also be ensured.

[0061] One point that needs to be emphasized is that the above-mentioned first driving member, second driving member and third driving member can all be the same driving member, which are connected and diverted to various mechanisms through various corresponding connecting rods, cams and special-shaped gears, so that various mechanisms can be driven synchronously at the same time by the same driving member, thereby achieving precise coordination.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, the caliper 41 is detachably mounted on one end of the slide bar 421. The caliper 41 is detachably mounted on one end of the slide bar 421. This design provides flexibility and convenience, allowing the caliper 41 to be replaced or repaired when necessary without requiring extensive disassembly of the entire loading mechanism.

[0063] Specifically, the connection between the caliper 41 and the slide bar 421 is designed with corresponding interfaces or slots. These interfaces or slots ensure that the caliper 41 is firmly mounted on the slide bar 421 while allowing for easy removal when needed. To achieve this function, common detachable connection methods such as bolts, latches, and buckles can be used.

[0064] In actual operation, when the caliper 41 becomes worn due to prolonged use or needs to be replaced for other reasons, the operator can simply loosen the connector, remove the old caliper 41 from the slide bar 421, and then install the new caliper 41. This design significantly reduces maintenance time and costs, improving production efficiency. Furthermore, the detachable design of the caliper 41 allows the mechanism to adapt to needle materials 1 of varying shapes and sizes. By replacing the caliper 41 with a different shape or size, the mechanism can easily handle a variety of different needle materials 1, thereby increasing the versatility and flexibility of the entire feeding mechanism.

[0065] 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. A needle material feeding mechanism, characterized in that: include: Frame (10); A storage assembly (20), the storage assembly (20) being vertically arranged on the frame (10), the storage assembly (20) being provided with a silo (21), and the needle material (1) being placed in the silo (21); a conveying ratchet (30), the conveying ratchet (30) being rotatably arranged on the frame (10) and being located on one side of the storage assembly (20); a plurality of accommodating grooves (31) being arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral side of the conveying ratchet (30); the accommodating grooves (31) extending along the axial direction of the conveying ratchet (30); the accommodating grooves (31) being communicable with one side of the bottom end of the silo (21); the needle material (1) entering the accommodating grooves (31) from the bottom end of the silo (21); and the accommodating grooves (31) being used to accommodate the needle material (1); as well as A material shifting assembly (40) is provided on the frame (10) and is located above the conveying ratchet (30). The material shifting assembly (40) includes a sliding caliper (41). The caliper (41) is located above the conveying ratchet (30). The sliding direction of the caliper (41) is parallel to the axial direction of the conveying ratchet (30). The caliper (41) can clamp the needle material (1). The sliding caliper (41) drives the needle material (1) to slide in the accommodating groove (31). The material shifting assembly (40) is used to drive the needle material (1) to move to the work station.

2. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component (20) further comprises: a loading platform (22), the loading platform (22) being arranged at the bottom end of the silo (21); and A push piece (23) is provided on the loading platform (22) and on one side of the silo (21); one end of the push piece (23) close to the silo (21) is provided as a contoured end, the contoured end matches the shape of the needle material (1); and the push piece (23) moves back and forth at the bottom end of the silo (21).

3. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The storage assembly (20) further includes a slide (24), which is slidably arranged on the frame (10) and located below the silo (21), the slide (24) being connected to the output end of a third driving member, the push piece (23) being arranged on the slide (24), and the third driving member driving the slide (24) to slide back and forth.

4. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A driving wheel (32) is provided at one end of the conveying ratchet (30), and the driving wheel (32) is connected to the conveying ratchet (30). The driving wheel (32) drives the conveying ratchet (30) to rotate intermittently. A driving rod (33) is hinged on one side edge of the driving wheel (32), and the other end of the driving rod (33) is connected to the output end of a first driving member.

5. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: A rotating gear (34) is provided at the outer end of the driving wheel (32), a clamping piece (35) is clamped between the gear teeth of the rotating gear (34), and the driving rod (33) can push the clamping piece (35) to disengage from the gear teeth of the rotating gear (34).

6. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotatable thrust piece (36) is also provided on the other side edge of the driving wheel (32), one end of the thrust piece (36) is rotatably provided on the driving wheel (32), and the other end of the thrust piece (36) can be clamped between the gear teeth of the rotating gear (34).

7. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material shifting assembly (40) further includes a sliding mechanism (42), wherein the sliding mechanism (42) includes a sliding rod (421) and a sliding rail (422), wherein the sliding rod (421) is slidably arranged on the sliding rail (422), and the caliper (41) is arranged at one end of the sliding rod (421), and the sliding rod (421) drives the caliper (41) to slide on the sliding rail (422).

8. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism (42) further includes a rocker (423), the rocker (423) being connected to a second driving member, one end of the rocker (423) being connected to the slide bar (421), the second driving member driving the rocker (423) to swing, and the swinging rocker (423) driving the slide bar (421) to slide.

9. The needle material feeding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The caliper (41) is detachably arranged on one end of the sliding rod (421).

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