Automatic feeding device for rod pieces

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding devices, in particular to an automatic feeding device for rod pieces, which comprises a supporting structure, a tray structure arranged on the supporting structure and a driving structure, the material disc structure comprises at least a first material disc assembly and a second material disc assembly, the first material disc assembly and the second material disc assembly are in sliding connection with the supporting structure, the first material disc assembly comprises a first tray, the first tray is provided with a first bearing block in the feeding direction, and the first bearing block is provided with a plurality of first clamping blocks in the length direction of the first bearing block; a first limiting block is arranged on the side, perpendicular to the feeding direction, of the first tray. The position of the first clamping block relative to the first bearing block is adjustable through the adjusting hole, and the position of the first limiting block relative to the first tray is adjustable through the adjusting hole. The second charging tray can be immediately connected with the first charging tray assembly for feeding, so that the feeding continuity is ensured; and the positions of the first clamping block and the first limiting block can be adjusted to adapt the rod piece, so that more accurate and efficient feeding is realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of feeding device technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for rods. Background Technology

[0002] Rods are slender, elongated parts widely used in various fields of machining and manufacturing. During processing, rods need to be continuously fed into machining equipment such as machine tools or machining centers. Furthermore, depending on the specific process, rods of different sizes are often required. Currently, the conventional method for feeding rods is to use conveyor belts. Operators place the rods on the conveyor belt, which then transports them to a designated location for loading. However, this method has two drawbacks. First, the flat surface of the conveyor belt makes it difficult for operators to ensure placement accuracy, especially when the rod's size changes, as this can easily lead to errors in placement. Second, frequent feeding during processing makes it difficult for operators to maintain feeding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to improve the problems of difficult positioning and poor feeding efficiency of conveyor belts in related technologies, this utility model provides an automatic feeding device for rods.

[0004] An automatic feeding device for rods includes a support structure, a tray structure disposed on the support structure, and a drive structure for driving the tray structure. The tray structure includes at least a first tray assembly and a second tray assembly, which are slidably connected to the support structure. The first tray assembly includes a first pallet, a first support block disposed along the feeding direction, a plurality of first clamping blocks disposed along the length direction of the first support block, and a first limiting block disposed on one side of the first pallet perpendicular to the feeding direction. The first clamping blocks are adjustable relative to the first support block through adjustment holes, and the first limiting block is adjustable relative to the first pallet through adjustment holes.

[0005] Furthermore, the first clamping block is provided with an adjustment hole, and the first clamping block is detachably connected to the first supporting block and its position is adjustable through the adjustment hole; the first limiting block is provided with an adjustment hole, and the first limiting block is detachably connected to the first tray and its position is adjustable through the adjustment hole.

[0006] Furthermore, the first tray assembly also includes a plurality of first pads disposed on the first support block, the plurality of first pads being disposed along the length direction of the first support block, and the first pads being detachably connected to the first support block.

[0007] Furthermore, the second tray assembly is located below the first tray assembly, and the second tray assembly includes a second pallet. The structure of the second tray assembly is the same as that of the first tray assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the support structure includes a frame, and guide rail assemblies are provided on both sides of the frame in the width direction. The guide rail assemblies include a first guide rail group and a second guide rail group; the first tray is disposed on the first guide rail group, and the second tray is disposed on the second guide rail group.

[0009] Furthermore, the support structure also includes a support base assembly disposed on the frame. The support base assembly is located on the side of the guide rail assembly away from the guide rail assembly. The support base assembly includes a first support base group and a second support base group, and the drive structure is disposed on the first support base group and the second support base group.

[0010] Furthermore, the drive structure includes a first drive assembly disposed on the first support base group and a second drive assembly disposed on the second support base group. The first drive assembly includes a first motor and a first lead screw disposed on the first motor, and the first lead screw is connected to the first tray.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a detection structure, which includes a first detection component and a second detection component disposed on the rack; the first detection component faces the first tray, and the second detection component faces the second tray.

[0012] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0013] 1. This utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for rods. By setting a material tray structure, the material tray structure has two components. After the rods on the first material tray component are fed, the second material tray can immediately follow the position of the first material tray component to continue feeding, thereby ensuring the continuity of feeding. On the other hand, the first material tray component is equipped with an adjustable first clamping block and a first limiting block. When the size of the rod changes, the position of the first clamping block and the first limiting block can be adjusted to quickly and accurately adapt the rod. Compared with manual feeding, the automatic feeding device can achieve more accurate and efficient feeding, and improve the problems of difficult positioning and poor feeding efficiency of conveyor belts in related technologies.

[0014] 2. The present invention provides an automatic feeding device for rods, which also includes pads and a detection structure. The pads and the support blocks are detachably connected. By installing pads of different heights on the support blocks, rods of different heights can be adapted to the rods, thus facilitating feeding into the processing equipment or being gripped by the robotic arm. By setting up the detection structure, the detection components can detect each material tray. When there are no rods placed on the material tray, an alarm can be issued or the machine can be stopped in time, thereby ensuring the processing operation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic feeding device for rods according to an embodiment of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of an automatic feeding device for rods according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0020] 1. Support structure; 11. Frame; 12. Guide rail assembly; 121. First guide rail group; 122. Second guide rail group; 13. Support base assembly; 131. First support base group; 132. Second support base group; 2. Tray structure; 21. First tray assembly; 211. First pallet; 212. First support block; 213. First clamping block; 214. First limiting block; 215. First pad block; 22. Second tray assembly; 221. Second pallet; 3. Drive structure; 31. First drive assembly; 32. Second drive assembly; 4. Detection structure; 41. First detection assembly; 42. Second detection assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0023] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 An automatic feeding device for rods includes a support structure 1, a tray structure 2 disposed on the support structure 1, and a drive structure 3 for driving the tray structure 2. When the automatic feeding device is running, the tray structure 2 is used to support and place the rods. Driven by the drive structure 3, the tray structure 2 continuously and rapidly feeds the rods to designated positions to ensure efficient and continuous processing.

[0026] Specifically, the support structure 1 includes a frame 11, which supports and installs various structures. In this embodiment, the frame 11 is a multi-layered support frame. The tray structure 2 includes at least two tray assemblies: a first tray assembly 21 and a second tray assembly 22. The first tray assembly 21 and the second tray assembly 22 are slidably connected to the support structure 1. The first tray assembly 21 includes a first pallet 211. To accommodate the installation of the tray structure 2, guide rail assemblies 12 are provided on both sides of the frame 11 in the width direction. The guide rail assemblies 12 include a first guide rail group 121 and a second guide rail group 122. The first guide rail group 121 and the second guide rail group 122 extend and are laid along the feeding direction. The tray structure 2 is installed on the first guide rail group 121 and the second guide rail group 122. The first pallet 211 is disposed on the first guide rail group 121. By applying a pushing or pulling force to the first pallet 211 through the drive structure 3, the first pallet 211 can reciprocate along the length direction of the first guide rail group 121.

[0027] The structure of the second tray assembly 22 is the same as that of the first tray assembly 21. Taking the first tray assembly 21 as an example, the first tray 211 is provided with a first support block 212 along the feeding direction. There are two first support blocks 212, which are located at both ends of the width direction of the first tray 211. The first support blocks 212 are used to support the two ends of the rod in the length direction. In order to limit the rod, the first support block 212 is provided with several sets of first clamping blocks 213 along its length direction. The first tray 211 is provided with a first limiting block 214 on one side perpendicular to the feeding direction. The first clamping block 213 is adjustable relative to the first support block 212 through the adjustment hole, and the first limiting block 214 is adjustable relative to the first tray 211 through the adjustment hole.

[0028] In this embodiment, two first clamping blocks 213 on the first support block 212 are arranged opposite each other to limit the two sides of the rod in the width direction. The first clamping block 213 has an adjustment hole, and the first clamping block 213 is detachably connected to the first support block 212 through the adjustment hole and is positionally adjustable. Similarly, two first limiting blocks 214 are arranged opposite each other to limit the two ends of the rod in the length direction. The first limiting block 214 has an adjustment hole, and the first limiting block 214 is detachably connected to the first tray 211 through the adjustment hole and is positionally adjustable. In addition, the first tray assembly 21 also includes a plurality of first pads 215 disposed on the first support block 212. The plurality of first pads 215 are disposed along the length direction of the first support block 212, and the first pads 215 are detachably connected to the first support block 212 through a threaded connection.

[0029] By setting adjustable first clamping blocks 213 and first limiting blocks 214, when the length and width of the rod change, the distance between the first clamping blocks 213 can be adjusted by adjusting the distance between the first clamping blocks 213 on the first support block 212, and the distance between the first clamping blocks 213 can be adjusted by adjusting the distance on the first tray 211. Furthermore, by setting a first pad block 215, when the height of the rod changes, the rod can be quickly adapted to the changed height by replacing the first pad block 215 with one of different height specifications, facilitating subsequent handling and loading by the robotic arm or processing equipment.

[0030] In this embodiment, the first tray assembly 21 and the second tray assembly 22 are arranged vertically, with the second tray assembly 22 located below the first tray assembly 21. The second tray assembly 22 includes a second pallet 221, which is disposed on the second guide rail assembly 122. After the rods on the first tray assembly 21 are loaded, the first tray assembly 21 moves out under the drive of the drive structure 3. At this time, the second tray assembly 22 moves synchronously to the position of the first tray assembly 21 under the drive of the drive structure 3, thereby ensuring continuous processing.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 To accommodate the installation of the drive structure 3, the support structure 1 includes a support base assembly 13 mounted on the frame 11. The support base assembly 13 is located on the side of the guide rail assembly 12 away from the guide rail assembly 12. The support base assembly 13 includes a first support base group 131 and a second support base group 132. The drive structure 3 is mounted on the first support base group 131 and the second support base group 132. The drive structure 3 includes a first drive component 31 mounted on the first support base group 131 and a second drive component 32 mounted on the second support base group 132. The first drive component 31 includes a first motor and a first lead screw mounted on the first motor. The first lead screw is rotatably connected to the first support base group 131, and the first support base group 131 supports the first lead screw. The first lead screw is connected to the first tray 211. The structure of the second drive component 32 is the same as that of the first drive component 31. By setting the drive structure 3 as a combination of a motor and a lead screw, the moving distance of the tray structure 2 can be precisely controlled, ensuring the accuracy of the movement adaptation of the tray structure 2.

[0032] In addition, the automatic feeding device also includes a detection structure 4, which includes a first detection component 41 and a second detection component 42 disposed on the frame 11. The first detection component 41 faces the first tray 211, and the second detection component 42 faces the second tray 221. The first detection component 41 consists of several first photoelectric switches fixed on one side of the frame 11, and the second detection component 42 consists of several second photoelectric switches fixed on one side of the frame 11. When no rod is placed on the tray, an alarm can be issued or the machine can be stopped in time, thereby ensuring the processing operation.

[0033] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0034] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for rods, characterized in that, The system includes a support structure (1), a tray structure (2) disposed on the support structure (1), and a drive structure (3) for driving the tray structure (2). The tray structure (2) includes at least a first tray assembly (21) and a second tray assembly (22). The first tray assembly (21) and the second tray assembly (22) are slidably connected to the support structure (1). The first tray assembly (21) includes a first pallet (211). The first pallet (211) is provided with a first support block (212) along the feeding direction. The first support block (212) is provided with a plurality of first clamping blocks (213) along its length direction. The first pallet (211) is provided with a first limiting block (214) on one side perpendicular to the feeding direction. The position of the first clamping block (213) relative to the first support block (212) is adjustable through an adjustment hole. The position of the first limiting block (214) relative to the first pallet (211) is adjustable through an adjustment hole.

2. The automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first clamping block (213) has an adjustment hole, and the first clamping block (213) is detachably connected to the first support block (212) through the adjustment hole and its position is adjustable; the first limiting block (214) has an adjustment hole, and the first limiting block (214) is detachably connected to the first tray (211) through the adjustment hole and its position is adjustable.

3. An automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first tray assembly (21) further includes a plurality of first pads (215) disposed on the first support block (212). The plurality of first pads (215) are disposed along the length direction of the first support block (212), and the first pads (215) are detachably connected to the first support block (212).

4. An automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second tray assembly (22) is located below the first tray assembly (21). The second tray assembly (22) includes a second tray (221). The structure of the second tray assembly (22) is the same as that of the first tray assembly (21).

5. An automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support structure (1) includes a frame (11), and guide rail assemblies (12) are provided on both sides of the frame (11) in the width direction. The guide rail assembly (12) includes a first guide rail group (121) and a second guide rail group (122). The first tray (211) is disposed on the first guide rail group (121), and the second tray (221) is disposed on the second guide rail group (122).

6. An automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support structure (1) further includes a support base assembly (13) disposed on the frame (11). The support base assembly (13) is located on the side of the guide rail assembly (12) away from the guide rail assembly (12). The support base assembly (13) includes a first support base group (131) and a second support base group (132). The drive structure (3) is disposed on the first support base group (131) and the second support base group (132).

7. An automatic feeding device for rods according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drive structure (3) includes a first drive assembly (31) disposed on the first support base group (131) and a second drive assembly (32) disposed on the second support base group (132). The first drive assembly (31) includes a first motor and a first lead screw disposed on the first motor. The first lead screw is connected to the first tray (211).

8. An automatic feeding device for rods according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, It also includes a detection structure (4), which includes a first detection component (41) and a second detection component (42) disposed on the frame (11); the first detection component (41) faces the first tray (211), and the second detection component (42) faces the second tray (221).

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