Stock bin module facilitating rapid feeding

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stock bin module convenient for rapid feeding, comprising: a fixed seat provided with a first slide rail extending in a first direction; the first mounting seat is connected to the first sliding rail in a sliding mode, a first guide column extending in the vertical direction is arranged on the first mounting seat, the first mounting seat is connected with a first bearing table in a sliding mode, and the first guide column is arranged on the first bearing table in a penetrating mode; the first bearing table is connected with a first driving part; the second mounting seat is fixedly connected to the fixed seat, and the second mounting seat is located on one side of the first mounting seat in the first direction; a second guide column extending in the vertical direction is arranged on the second mounting seat, the second mounting seat is in sliding connection with a second bearing table, and the second guide column is arranged on the second bearing table in a penetrating mode; the second bearing table is connected with a second driving piece; the second sliding rail is fixedly arranged above the second mounting base and extends in the first direction; and the grabbing assembly is slidably connected to the second sliding rail. The stock bin module can move and jack the tray so as to realize quick feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to the technical field of automated equipment, and in particular to a silo module that facilitates rapid material loading. Background Art

[0002] Loading is often the first step in an automated production line. For smaller workpieces, they are typically loaded onto trays to improve efficiency. The workpieces must be removed from the trays and loaded before they can be processed or assembled.

[0003] Prior art typically uses robots for loading workpieces. Specifically, the robot removes all workpieces from a tray and places them on the assembly line. Once all workpieces have been removed from the tray, the empty tray must be removed. While efforts to achieve rapid loading often focus on improving the loading robot, the handling of loaded and empty trays is often overlooked. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, one purpose of this specification is to provide a silo module that is convenient for rapid loading and can move and lift the material tray to achieve rapid loading.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this specification provide a silo module that facilitates rapid loading, including:

[0006] A fixing seat, wherein the fixing seat is provided with a first slide rail extending along a first direction;

[0007] A first mounting seat slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first mounting seat is provided with a first guide column extending in a vertical direction, the first mounting seat is slidably connected to a first bearing platform, the first guide column is passed through the first bearing platform; the first bearing platform is connected to a first driving member for driving the first bearing platform to move in a vertical direction; the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction; the top surface height of the uppermost material tray on the first bearing platform remains unchanged;

[0008] The second mounting seat is fixedly connected to the fixed seat, the second mounting seat is located on one side of the first mounting seat in the first direction, and the second mounting seat and the first mounting seat are arranged adjacent to each other; the second mounting seat is provided with a second guide column extending in the vertical direction, the second mounting seat is slidably connected to the second bearing platform, and the second guide column is passed through the second bearing platform; the second bearing platform is connected to a second driving member for driving the second bearing platform to move in the vertical direction; the top surface height of the uppermost material tray on the second bearing platform remains unchanged and is equal to the top surface height of the material tray on the first bearing platform;

[0009] a second slide rail fixedly disposed above the second mounting seat, the second slide rail extending along the first direction;

[0010] A grabbing assembly slidably connected to the second slide rail is used to grab the empty tray on the first carrying platform and place it on the second carrying platform.

[0011] Preferably, the direction in which the first driving member drives the first carrying platform to move is opposite to the direction in which the second driving member drives the second carrying platform to move.

[0012] Preferably, the first mounting seat is connected to a third driving member for driving the first mounting seat to move along a first direction to approach or move away from the second mounting seat.

[0013] Preferably, the grabbing assembly includes two jaws spaced apart in a first direction for grabbing an empty tray; the jaws are connected to a fourth driving member for driving the jaws to move in the first direction so that the two jaws move closer or farther away; the grabbing assembly is connected to a fifth driving member for driving the grabbing assembly to move along the first direction so that the jaws are located above the first supporting platform or above the second supporting platform.

[0014] Preferably, the grabbing assembly comprises:

[0015] a first mounting plate arranged horizontally, wherein the fixed end of the fourth driving member is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate;

[0016] A second mounting plate is arranged vertically, and the second mounting plate is slidably connected to the second slide rail; a third slide rail extending in the vertical direction is provided on the second mounting plate; the first mounting plate is slidably connected to the third slide rail; the first mounting plate is connected to a sixth driving member, which is used to drive the first mounting plate to move in the vertical direction to approach or move away from the first mounting seat or approach or move away from the second mounting seat.

[0017] Preferably, when the first mounting plate is located above the first supporting platform, it can take out the top material tray on the first supporting platform when it moves to the material picking position in the vertical direction; when the first mounting plate is located above the second supporting platform, it can place the empty material tray on the top of the second supporting platform when it moves to the material discharging position in the vertical direction; the material picking position and the material discharging position are aligned in the horizontal direction.

[0018] Preferably, the sixth driving member drives the first mounting plate to move a same distance in the vertical direction each time.

[0019] Preferably, the first mounting seat is provided with a fourth slide rail extending along the second direction at both ends in the second direction; a connecting plate is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting plate, and the baffle is used to limit the uppermost material tray on the first supporting platform; the second direction, the first direction and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other.

[0020] Beneficial effects

[0021] The silo module provided in this embodiment is convenient for rapid loading and is provided with a fixed seat, a first mounting seat, a second mounting seat and a gripping assembly. By moving the first mounting seat in the first direction, it is possible to switch between the positions of manual loading and machine unloading. When there is no material tray on the first supporting platform, the first mounting seat drives the first supporting platform to move in the first direction to a position away from the second supporting seat. Multiple stacked material trays containing workpieces can be manually placed on the first supporting platform, and then the first mounting seat drives the first supporting platform to move in the first direction to a position close to the second supporting seat. At this time, the workpieces in the material tray on the first supporting platform can be unloaded by the machine (i.e., the workpieces in the material tray can be taken away by the robot / mechanical arm in the prior art), and since most of the second slide rail is arranged above the second mounting seat, it will not interfere with the machine unloading.

[0022] Furthermore, once all workpieces in the top tray on the first platform have been removed, the gripping assembly can grab the empty tray and place it on the second platform. Since the first drive member can drive the first platform to move vertically, even if the empty tray is removed, the first drive member can move the first platform upward, lifting the tray containing the workpieces. This allows the machine to unload materials from the same plane without having to move downward, thus enabling rapid loading.

[0023] With reference to the following description and drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in detail, indicating the manner in which the principles of the present invention can be employed. It should be understood that the scope of the embodiments of the present invention is not limited thereby.

[0024] Features described and / or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments.

[0025] It should be emphasized that the term "include / comprising" when used herein refers to the presence of features, integers, steps or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps or components. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a silo module that facilitates rapid loading of materials provided in this embodiment;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Front view of

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Right view of .

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 1. Fixed seat; 11. First slide rail; 12. Third driving member;

[0032] 2. First mounting seat; 21. First guide column; 22. First bearing platform; 23. First driving member; 24. Fourth slide rail; 25. Connecting plate; 26. Baffle;

[0033] 3. Second mounting seat; 31. Second guide column; 32. Second bearing platform; 33. Second driving member;

[0034] 4. Second slide rail; 41. Fifth driving member;

[0035] 5. Grabbing assembly; 51. Clamping claw; 52. Fourth driving member; 53. First mounting plate; 54. Second mounting plate; 55. Third slide rail; 56. Sixth driving member;

[0036] X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, vertical direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present invention, the following will be combined with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of 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 should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be another element centered thereon. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be another element centered thereon. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this invention are intended only to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 3 The embodiment of the present application provides a silo module that facilitates rapid material loading, including: a fixed seat 1, a first mounting seat 2, a second mounting seat 3, a second slide rail 4 and a grab assembly 5.

[0041] The fixing seat 1 is provided with a first slide rail 11 extending along the first direction X. The first mounting seat 2 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 11. The first mounting seat 2 is provided with a first guide column 21 extending along the vertical direction Z. The first mounting seat 2 is slidably connected to a first bearing platform 22. The first guide column 21 is passed through the first bearing platform 22 and can guide the vertical movement of the first bearing platform 22. Figure 3 As shown, the first supporting platform 22 is connected to a first driving member 23 for driving the first supporting platform 22 to move along the vertical direction Z. The second mounting seat 3 is fixedly connected to the fixing seat 1. The second mounting seat 3 is located on one side of the first mounting seat 2 in the first direction X. A second guide column 31 extending along the vertical direction Z is provided on the second mounting seat 3. The second mounting seat 3 is slidably connected to the second supporting platform 32. The second guide column 31 is passed through the second supporting platform 32. The second guide column 31 can guide the vertical movement of the second supporting platform 32. Figure 2 As shown, the second carrying platform 32 is connected to a second driving member 33 for driving the second carrying platform 32 to move in the vertical direction Z. A second slide rail 4 is fixedly disposed above the second mounting base 3. The second slide rail 4 extends along the first direction X. A grab assembly 5 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 4 and is used to grab an empty tray from the first carrying platform 22 and place it on the second carrying platform 32.

[0042] The silo module provided in this embodiment is convenient for rapid loading and is provided with a fixed seat 1, a first mounting seat 2, a second mounting seat 3 and a gripping assembly 5. By moving the first mounting seat 2 in the first direction X, it is possible to switch between the positions of manual loading and machine unloading. When there is no material tray on the first supporting platform 22, the first mounting seat 2 drives the first supporting platform 22 to move in the first direction X to a position away from the second supporting seat. Multiple stacked material trays containing workpieces can be manually placed on the first supporting platform 22, and then the first mounting seat 2 drives the first supporting platform 22 to move in the first direction X to a position close to the second supporting seat. At this time, the workpieces in the material tray on the first supporting platform 22 can be unloaded by the machine (i.e., the workpieces in the material tray can be removed by a robot / mechanical arm in the prior art). Since most of the second slide rail 4 is arranged above the second mounting seat 3, it will not interfere with the machine unloading.

[0043] Furthermore, after all workpieces in the topmost tray on the first loading platform 22 have been removed, the grabbing assembly 5 can grab the empty tray and place it on the second loading platform 32. Since the first driving member 23 can drive the first loading platform 22 to move in the vertical direction Z, even if the empty tray is removed, the first driving member 23 can move the first loading platform 22 upward, so that the tray containing the workpieces is lifted up. Thus, when the machine unloads materials, it still takes materials from the same plane without moving downward to take materials, which can achieve rapid loading.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first drive element 23 is configured to maintain the top height of the topmost tray on the first platform 22. When an empty tray is removed, the first drive element 23 drives the first platform 22 upward, lifting the tray containing workpieces to the previous topmost position, facilitating unloading from the machine. A stepper motor can be used for the first drive element 23.

[0045] Specifically, the second drive member 33 is configured to maintain the top surface height of the topmost tray on the second platform 32 at the same level as the top surface height of the tray on the first platform 22. A stepper motor can be used for the second drive member 33. This arrangement ensures that the gripping assembly 5 is at the same height after descending from the first platform 22 and the second platform 32, facilitating the movement of empty trays by the gripping assembly 5 and improving work efficiency.

[0046] In this embodiment, the direction in which the first driving member 23 drives the first loading platform 22 is opposite to the direction in which the second driving member 33 drives the second loading platform 32. After the empty tray is removed from the first loading platform 22, the first loading platform 22 moves upward; after the empty tray is placed on the second loading platform 32, the second loading platform 32 moves downward.

[0047] like Figure 1As shown, the first mounting seat 2 is connected to a third driving member 12 for driving the first mounting seat 2 to move along the first direction X to approach or move away from the second mounting seat 3. The third driving member 12 may be a linear motor.

[0048] In this embodiment, the gripping assembly 5 includes two jaws 51 spaced apart in a first direction X for gripping empty trays. The jaws 51 are connected to a fourth drive member 52 for driving the jaws 51 in the first direction X, thereby moving the jaws 51 closer together or further apart. The fourth drive member 52 can be a pneumatic cylinder. The gripping assembly 5 is connected to a fifth drive member 41 for driving the gripping assembly 5 in the first direction X, thereby positioning the jaws 51 above the first support platform 22 or above the second support platform 32. The fixed end of the fifth drive member 41 is fixedly connected to the second slide rail 4.

[0049] Specifically, the grabbing assembly 5 also includes a first mounting plate 53 and a second mounting plate 54. The first mounting plate 53 is arranged horizontally. The fixed end of the fourth driving member 52 is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate 53. The second mounting plate 54 is arranged vertically. The second mounting plate 54 is slidably connected to the second slide rail 4. The second mounting plate 54 is provided with a third slide rail 55 extending along the vertical direction Z. The first mounting plate 53 is slidably connected to the third slide rail 55. The first mounting plate 53 is connected to a sixth driving member 56, which is used to drive the first mounting plate 53 to move along the vertical direction Z to approach or move away from the first mounting seat 2 or approach or move away from the second mounting seat 3 to complete the grabbing and placement of the empty tray.

[0050] When the first mounting plate 53 is located above the first loading platform 22, it can remove the topmost tray on the first loading platform 22 when it moves to the material removal position in the vertical direction Z. When the first mounting plate 53 is located above the second loading platform 32, it can place an empty tray on the topmost portion of the second loading platform 32 when it moves to the material discharge position in the vertical direction Z. The material removal position and the material discharge position are aligned in the horizontal direction, which is consistent with the setting that "the top surface height of the topmost tray on the second loading platform 32 is equal to the top surface height of the tray on the first loading platform 22." The height of the grab assembly 5 remains unchanged each time it descends to the lowest point, eliminating the need to adjust the height position each time, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0051] Preferably, the sixth driving member 56 drives the first mounting plate 53 to move the same distance in the vertical direction Z each time, that is, the height of the grabbing assembly 5 when it rises to the highest point each time also remains unchanged, which can further improve work efficiency.

[0052] like Figure 3As shown, the first mounting base 2 is provided with fourth rails 24 extending along the second direction Y at both ends thereof. A connecting plate 25 is slidably connected to the fourth rail 24. A baffle 26 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting plate 25. The baffle 26 is used to limit the position of the topmost tray on the first supporting platform 22. This holds the tray in place during unloading, facilitating the removal of workpieces from the tray. When the grab assembly 5 grabs an empty tray, the connecting plate 25 drives the baffle 26 to move outward in the second direction Y, thereby preventing the empty tray from being obstructed.

[0053] In this embodiment, the second direction Y, the first direction X, and the vertical direction Z are perpendicular to each other, and the first direction X and the second direction Y are two perpendicular directions in a horizontal plane.

[0054] It should be noted that, in the description of this specification, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects. There is no order of precedence between the two, nor should they be understood to indicate or imply relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this specification, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0055] Any numerical value cited herein includes all values ​​of the lower and upper values ​​in increments of one unit from the lower value to the upper value, provided that there is at least a two-unit interval between any lower value and any higher value. For example, if the value of a component quantity or process variable (e.g., temperature, pressure, time, etc.) is stated to be from 1 to 90, preferably from 20 to 80, and more preferably from 30 to 70, it is intended to illustrate that values ​​such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 51, 30 to 32, etc. are also explicitly listed in this specification. For values ​​less than 1, one unit is appropriately considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01, 0.1. These are merely examples intended to be clearly stated, and it is to be understood that all possible combinations of the values ​​listed between the minimum and maximum values ​​are explicitly stated in this specification in a similar manner.

[0056] Unless otherwise indicated, all ranges include the endpoints and all numbers between the endpoints. When used with a range, "about" or "approximately" applies to both endpoints of the range. Thus, "about 20 to 30" is intended to cover "about 20 to about 30," including at least the specified endpoints.

[0057] All articles and references disclosed herein, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. The term "consisting essentially of..." when describing a combination should include the identified elements, ingredients, components, or steps and other elements, ingredients, components, or steps that do not materially affect the basic novel characteristics of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe a combination of elements, ingredients, components, or steps herein also contemplates embodiments consisting essentially of these elements, ingredients, components, or steps. By using the term "may," it is intended to indicate that any attribute described as "may" be optional.

[0058] Multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, part or step can be divided into separate multiple elements, ingredients, parts or steps. The disclosure of "a" or "an" to describe an element, ingredient, part or step is not intended to exclude other elements, ingredients, parts or steps.

[0059] It should be understood that the above description is for illustration and not for limitation. Many embodiments and many applications beyond the examples provided will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of the present teachings should not be determined with reference to the above description, but rather with reference to the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. For the purpose of comprehensiveness, all articles and references, including disclosures of patent applications and publications, are incorporated herein by reference. The omission of any aspect of the subject matter disclosed herein in the preceding claims is not intended to be a disclaimer of such subject matter, nor should it be considered that the inventors did not consider such subject matter to be part of the disclosed utility model subject matter.

Claims

1. A silo module that facilitates rapid loading, characterized in that: include: A fixing seat, wherein the fixing seat is provided with a first slide rail extending along a first direction; A first mounting seat slidably connected to the first slide rail, the first mounting seat is provided with a first guide column extending in a vertical direction, the first mounting seat is slidably connected to a first bearing platform, the first guide column is passed through the first bearing platform; the first bearing platform is connected to a first driving member for driving the first bearing platform to move in a vertical direction; the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction; the top surface height of the uppermost material tray on the first bearing platform remains unchanged; The second mounting seat is fixedly connected to the fixed seat, the second mounting seat is located on one side of the first mounting seat in the first direction, and the second mounting seat and the first mounting seat are arranged adjacent to each other; the second mounting seat is provided with a second guide column extending in the vertical direction, the second mounting seat is slidably connected to the second bearing platform, and the second guide column is passed through the second bearing platform; the second bearing platform is connected to a second driving member for driving the second bearing platform to move in the vertical direction; the top surface height of the uppermost material tray on the second bearing platform remains unchanged and is equal to the top surface height of the material tray on the first bearing platform; a second slide rail fixedly disposed above the second mounting seat, the second slide rail extending along the first direction; A grabbing assembly slidably connected to the second slide rail is used to grab the empty tray on the first carrying platform and place it on the second carrying platform.

2. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The direction in which the first driving member drives the first carrying platform to move is opposite to the direction in which the second driving member drives the second carrying platform to move.

3. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting seat is connected to a third driving member for driving the first mounting seat to move along a first direction to approach or move away from the second mounting seat.

4. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grabbing assembly includes two jaws spaced apart in a first direction for grabbing an empty tray; the jaws are connected to a fourth driving member for driving the jaws to move in the first direction so that the two jaws move closer or farther away; the grabbing assembly is connected to a fifth driving member for driving the grabbing assembly to move along the first direction so that the jaws are located above the first supporting platform or above the second supporting platform.

5. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grabbing component includes: a first mounting plate arranged horizontally, wherein the fixed end of the fourth driving member is fixedly mounted on the first mounting plate; A second mounting plate is arranged vertically, and the second mounting plate is slidably connected to the second slide rail; a third slide rail extending in the vertical direction is provided on the second mounting plate; the first mounting plate is slidably connected to the third slide rail; the first mounting plate is connected to a sixth driving member, which is used to drive the first mounting plate to move in the vertical direction to approach or move away from the first mounting seat or approach or move away from the second mounting seat.

6. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the first mounting plate is located above the first supporting platform, it can take out the top material tray on the first supporting platform when it moves to the material taking position in the vertical direction; when the first mounting plate is located above the second supporting platform, it can place the empty material tray on the top of the second supporting platform when it moves to the material discharging position in the vertical direction; the material taking position and the material discharging position are aligned in the horizontal direction.

7. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sixth driving member drives the first mounting plate to move a same distance in the vertical direction each time.

8. The silo module for quick loading according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting seat is provided with a fourth slide rail extending along the second direction at both ends in the second direction; a connecting plate is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail, and a baffle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting plate, and the baffle is used to limit the uppermost material tray on the first supporting platform; the second direction, the first direction and the vertical direction are perpendicular to each other.

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