Stacking material station

Abstract

The utility model provides a stacking material station. The stacking material station comprises a main frame, a protection mechanism, a material frame mechanical arm, a transverse moving mechanism, a longitudinal moving mechanism, a control mechanism and a workbench. The transverse moving mechanism and the longitudinal moving mechanism are both arranged on the main frame, the moving end of the transverse moving mechanism is connected with the longitudinal moving mechanism, and the moving end of the longitudinal moving mechanism is connected with the material frame manipulator; the workbench is arranged on the upper portion of the main frame and used for containing a material frame. A material frame storage area is arranged at the bottom of the main frame. According to the stacking material station, the problem that the occupied area is large due to the fact that a chain plate type conveying material channel is designed to be long in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of material stacking, in particular to a stacking station. Background Art

[0002] In the automated machining process, the loading and unloading of machine tools requires specific feeding equipment and tools such as robots and trusses to transfer workpieces. Traditional feeding equipment usually uses a chain-plate circulating conveyor channel, and each workstation is equipped with a workpiece positioning structure to ensure that the position and posture of the workpiece on the channel remain consistent. This design makes it easy for the robot or truss to accurately grasp the workpiece every time. Normally, it is necessary to manually place the workpiece on the positioning structure of the loading equipment, and then transfer the workpiece to the grasping position of the robot or truss through the conveyor channel. Since the chain-plate conveyor channel in the related technology is designed to be long, it leads to the problem of large floor space. At the same time, when changing production, the workpiece positioning structure needs to be repeatedly disassembled and assembled, resulting in inconvenient operation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to solve one of the related technical problems at least to a certain extent.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution of the utility model is achieved as follows:

[0005] A stacking station includes a main frame, a protection mechanism, a material frame manipulator, a transverse moving mechanism, a longitudinal moving mechanism, a control mechanism and a workbench;

[0006] The horizontal moving mechanism and the vertical moving mechanism are both arranged on the main frame, the moving end of the horizontal moving mechanism is connected to the vertical moving mechanism, and the moving end of the vertical moving mechanism is connected to the material frame manipulator;

[0007] The workbench is arranged on the upper part of the main frame, and the workbench is used to place the material frame;

[0008] A material frame storage area is provided at the bottom of the main frame, and the material frame storage area is used to store one or more material frames;

[0009] A material retrieving area is provided on the side of the main frame, and the material retrieving area is used to place multiple material frames. The material retrieving area is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first opening can pass through the material transport vehicle, and the second opening can cooperate with the material frame manipulator. The protective mechanism is used to close or open the second opening;

[0010] The protection mechanism, the transverse movement mechanism and the longitudinal movement mechanism are all connected to the control mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a detection grating, the first opening is provided with the detection grating, and the detection grating is connected to the control mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a material cart, which is used to stack multiple material boxes.

[0013] Furthermore, the protection mechanism includes a cylinder and a movable shield, the output end of the cylinder is connected to the movable shield, the movable shield can cover the second opening, and the control mechanism is connected to the cylinder through a solenoid valve.

[0014] Furthermore, the material frame storage area includes full frame positions and empty frame positions. The full frame positions are used to place material frames filled with materials, and the empty frame positions are used to place empty material frames or material frames filled with finished products after the blanks are exchanged.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a material frame detection device and a material feeding detection device. The material frame detection device is used to detect whether a material frame is hung on the workbench, and the material feeding detection device is used to detect whether a material frame is placed in the material picking area. The material frame detection device and the material feeding detection device are both connected to the control mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the workbench is provided with a notch that can cooperate with the material frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the stacking station described in the present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] 1. The stacking station features a compact design, a small footprint, and a high degree of integration. The main frame integrates the horizontal and vertical movement mechanisms, effectively utilizing space. The workbench, storage area, and reclaim area are all integrated into the same structure, reducing the equipment's footprint. Furthermore, the integration of protective and control mechanisms not only improves operational safety but also simplifies the process. A unified control system manages all moving parts and detection light barriers, ensuring efficient material flow and management, resulting in excellent overall system performance and conserving site resources.

[0019] 2. The stacking station allows the material stack to be loaded only once, without subsequent manual intervention, significantly improving the degree of automation and reducing labor costs and the possibility of operational errors. Furthermore, the stack can be exchanged without stopping the machine, ensuring the continuity of the production process, improving production efficiency, and avoiding time wasted due to downtime.

[0020] 3. The stacking station can also realize the loading of blanks and unloading of finished products, realizing the integration of functions. It not only reduces the equipment procurement and maintenance costs, but also saves space, and does not need to configure multiple devices for different operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of the present invention, are intended to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are intended to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a stacking station according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the main frame and the workbench according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the frame sheet metal structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse movement mechanism and the longitudinal movement mechanism described in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 1. Lubrication station; 2. Pneumatic cabinet; 3. Master control cabinet; 4. Workbench; 5. Main frame; 6. Material frame storage area; 7. Horizontal movement mechanism; 8. Mobile shield; 9. Material stack; 10. Detection grating; 11. Frame sheet metal; 12. Material frame manipulator; 13. Longitudinal movement mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein can be combined with each other.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0031] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0032] A stacking station, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a main frame 5, a protection mechanism, a material frame manipulator 12, a horizontal moving mechanism 7, a vertical moving mechanism 13, a control mechanism and a workbench 4; Figure 4 As shown, a transverse movement mechanism 7 and a longitudinal movement mechanism 13 are both mounted on the main frame 5. The movable end of the transverse movement mechanism 7 is connected to the longitudinal movement mechanism 13, which in turn is connected to the material frame manipulator 12. A workbench 4 is mounted on the upper portion of the main frame 5 and is used to hold material frames. A material frame storage area 6 is provided at the bottom of the main frame 5 for storing one or more material frames. The material frame storage area 6 includes full and empty positions. The full positions are used to hold fully loaded material frames, while the empty positions are used to hold empty material frames or those filled with finished products after blanks have been exchanged. The stacking station also includes a material frame detection device and a feed detection device. The frame detection device detects whether a material frame is suspended on the workbench, and the feed detection device detects whether a material frame is placed in the material removal area. Both the frame detection device and the feed detection device are connected to a control mechanism and are conventional proximity sensors. The workbench 4 is provided with slots that accommodate the material frames. The stacking station has a compact design, a small footprint, and a high degree of integration. The main frame 5 combines the horizontal and vertical moving mechanisms 13 together to effectively utilize space. The workbench 4, storage area and material retrieval area are all integrated into the same structure, reducing the area occupied by the equipment. In addition, the integration of the protective mechanism and the control mechanism not only improves the safety of operation, but also simplifies the operating process. All moving parts and detection gratings 10 are managed through a unified control system to ensure efficient circulation and management of materials, making the entire system perform well and saving site resources. The stacking station allows the material stack 9 to be loaded only once, without the need for manual intervention, greatly improving the degree of automation and reducing labor costs and the possibility of operational errors. At the same time, the material stack 9 does not need to be shut down when exchanged, which ensures the continuity of the production process, improves production efficiency, and avoids time waste due to downtime.

[0033] The material frame manipulator 12 transports the material frame at the material picking area to the full frame position in the material frame storage area, and then moves the material frame whose task is completed on the workbench 4 to the empty frame position in the internal material stack 9.

[0034] A lubrication station 1 and a pneumatic cabinet 2 are located on the sides of the main frame 5. Lubrication station 1 is used to regularly and quantitatively inject grease into the guide rails and sliders of the transverse and longitudinal movement mechanisms 7 and 13, reducing wear and extending the life of the sliders and linear guides. Pneumatic cabinet 2 houses lubrication station 1, the air source, the solenoid valve, and internal wiring. The control mechanism is the existing master control cabinet 3, which houses the entire equipment's control system.

[0035] A material retrieving area is provided on the side of the main frame 5. This area is used to accommodate multiple material racks and has a first opening and a second opening. The first opening allows passage of a material transport vehicle, while the second opening cooperates with a material rack manipulator 12. A protective mechanism is used to close or open the second opening. Frame sheet metal 11 is provided on the rear and sides of the main frame 5. The protective mechanism includes a cylinder and a movable shield 8. The cylinder's output end is connected to the movable shield 8, which covers the second opening. A control mechanism is connected to the cylinder via a solenoid valve. When materials are exchanged manually or by a material cart, the movable shield 8 separates the retrieving area from the movable space of the material rack manipulator, providing safety protection.

[0036] The protective mechanism, the lateral movement mechanism 7, and the longitudinal movement mechanism 13 are all connected to the control mechanism. The lateral movement mechanism 7 and the longitudinal movement mechanism 13 have the same structure. The longitudinal movement mechanism 13 includes a servo motor, a semi-open synchronous belt, a linear guide, and a movable slider. The output end of the servo motor drives the semi-open synchronous belt, and the end of the semi-open synchronous belt at the exit is used to achieve lateral movement of the longitudinal movement mechanism 13. The lateral movement mechanism 7 and the longitudinal movement mechanism 13 have the same structure.

[0037] The first opening is provided with a detection grating 10, which is connected to the control mechanism. .... The first opening is provided with a detection grating 10. The first opening is provided with a detection grating 10. The first opening is provided with a detection grating 10.

[0038] How this example works

[0039] The stacking station is installed at the loading position of the automated production line. Workpieces are manually arranged in the material frame and stacked into a material stack 9. The entire material stack 9 is then placed into the equipment's material removal area at once by a person or a material cart. The material frame robot 12 moves the material frames in the material stack 9 to the full frame positions in the material frame storage area in sequence, and places the material frames on the workbench 4 in sequence. A truss or robot grabs the workpieces from the material frame on the workbench 4 or returns the finished parts. When all the workpieces in the material frame have been removed or all have been exchanged from blanks to finished products, the material frame robot 12 removes the material frame from the workbench 4 and places it in an empty frame position in the internal material stack 9, and the cycle continues. When the empty frame position is empty, the equipment will continue to send a loading signal. When the full frame position is empty, the robot will move a new material stack 9 into the material stack from the inlet, and at the same time move the empty frame position's material stack 9 out to the inlet, completing the entire cycle.

[0040] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A stacking station, characterized by: It includes a main frame (5), a protection mechanism, a material frame manipulator (12), a transverse moving mechanism (7), a longitudinal moving mechanism (13), a control mechanism and a workbench (4); The transverse moving mechanism (7) and the longitudinal moving mechanism (13) are both arranged on the main frame (5), the moving end of the transverse moving mechanism (7) is connected to the longitudinal moving mechanism (13), and the moving end of the longitudinal moving mechanism (13) is connected to the material frame manipulator (12); The workbench (4) is arranged on the upper part of the main frame (5), and the workbench (4) is used to place the material frame; A material frame storage area (6) is provided at the bottom of the main frame (5), and the material frame storage area (6) is used to store one or more material frames; The main frame (5) is provided with a material taking area on the side thereof, the material taking area being used to place a plurality of material frames, the material taking area being provided with a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being capable of passing through a material transport vehicle, the second opening being capable of cooperating with a material frame manipulator (12), and the protective mechanism being used to close or open the second opening; The protection mechanism, the transverse movement mechanism (7) and the longitudinal movement mechanism (13) are all connected to the control mechanism.

2. A stacking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a detection grating (10), the first opening is provided with the detection grating (10), and the detection grating (10) is connected to the control mechanism.

3. A stacking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also included is a material cart, which is used to stack multiple material boxes.

4. A stacking station according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The protection mechanism comprises a cylinder and a movable shield (8), the output end of the cylinder is connected to the movable shield (8), the movable shield (8) can cover the second opening, and the control mechanism is connected to the cylinder via a solenoid valve.

5. A stacking station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The material frame storage area (6) includes full frame positions and empty frame positions. The full frame positions are used to place material frames filled with materials, and the empty frame positions are used to place empty material frames or material frames filled with finished products after the blanks are exchanged.

6. A stacking station according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes a material frame detection device and a material feeding detection device. The material frame detection device is used to detect whether a material frame is hung on the workbench, and the material feeding detection device is used to detect whether a material frame is placed in the material picking area. The material frame detection device and the material feeding detection device are both connected to the control mechanism.

7. A stacking station according to claim 4, characterized in that: The workbench (4) is provided with a notch capable of cooperating with the material frame.

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