Robot intelligent feeding platform

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material transportation, in particular to a robot intelligent feeding platform which is technically characterized by comprising a rack, a climbing belt, a horizontal transportation module, a collaborative robot, a hopper, a gripper, a CCD (charge coupled device) visual module and a control system. The cooperative robot is used for conveying materials, the materials are steered through the horizontal conveying module, then the materials are detected and observed through the CCD visual module, and the control system receives signals transmitted by the CCD visual module so as to control the cooperative robot to operate and control and select the grabbing mode of the grabbing hand to grab the materials. The robot intelligent feeding platform has the beneficial effects of being efficient, automatic, stable and flexible in structure, safe and reliable in material transportation, capable of achieving multi-layer material transportation, automatic identification, accurate grabbing and adjusting, intelligent monitoring and management and the like, the production efficiency can be remarkably improved, the production cost can be reduced, and the product quality can be improved. The device is suitable for various occasions needing automatic material transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material transportation technology, specifically to a robotic intelligent feeding platform. Background Technology

[0002] In the operation of automated production lines, the material supply platform, as a key node connecting raw material storage and processing, directly affects the efficiency and cost control of the entire production line through its efficiency and level of intelligence.

[0003] Traditional material supply methods, whether manual handling or relying on simple mechanized conveyor belts, face a series of challenges. Manual operation is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also susceptible to human error, leading to unstable material supply and potentially causing safety accidents. While traditional mechanized conveyor belts achieve a certain degree of automated material transport, their design is often simplistic, lacking adaptability and flexibility to different material characteristics, and thus failing to meet the diverse needs of different production scenarios. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this application is to solve the technical problem that the material feeding platform in the prior art has a single function and lacks adaptability and flexibility to different material characteristics.

[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A robotic intelligent feeding platform includes a frame, a climbing belt, a horizontal transport module, a gripper, and a control system. The control system is used to coordinate the control of the climbing belt, the horizontal transport module, and the gripper. The gripper is used to grab materials located on the horizontal transport module. The climbing belt is inclined to transport materials upward from the bottom of the frame. Two horizontal transport modules are provided to adjust the material transport direction.

[0007] Preferably, the control system includes a display screen located at the top of the rack.

[0008] Preferably, the control system further includes a speed regulator and a robot controller, which are fixed on the frame. The speed regulator is used to adjust the speed of the climbing belt and the horizontal transport module, and the robot controller is used to control and adjust the gripper.

[0009] Preferably, the control system further includes a CCD vision module, which is used to photograph and detect materials located on the horizontal transport module.

[0010] Preferably, the frame includes a base, a worktable, and a support member. The base is used to support the worktable, and support columns supporting the worktable are provided at the four corners of the base. The support member is located below the base.

[0011] Preferably, the climbing belt includes an inclined section and a horizontal section, wherein the horizontal section is located at the highest point of the inclined section and extends along the length of the frame.

[0012] Preferably, the climbing belt includes three rollers, one of which is located at the lowest end of the inclined section, and the other two rollers are located on the same horizontal plane. The three rollers are arranged in parallel. A drive motor is also provided on one side of the climbing belt. The drive motor is used to drive the roller located at the lowest end of the inclined section and to control the rotation of the roller. All three rollers are rotatably mounted on the frame.

[0013] Preferably, the climbing belt is further provided with a limiting plate, which is used to block the material to ensure that the material can be transported normally, and the limiting plate is arranged along the climbing belt array.

[0014] Preferably, the two horizontal transport modules are an upper belt and a lower belt, wherein the upper belt is arranged perpendicular to the climbing belt and the lower belt, the lower belt is located below the upper belt in the vertical direction, the horizontal section of the climbing belt partially overlaps with the upper belt, and the projection of the side of the lower belt in the vertical direction is in contact with one side of the upper belt in the length direction.

[0015] Preferably, the gripper includes a collaborative robot and a gripping device, the collaborative robot being fixed on the platform and the gripping device being located at the free end of the collaborative robot.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. High-efficiency automation and intelligent management: The robotic intelligent feeding platform, through its integrated control system, achieves coordinated control of the climbing conveyor belt, horizontal transport module, and gripper, significantly improving production efficiency. Simultaneously, intelligent components in the control system, such as the display screen and CCD vision module, can monitor the feeding platform's operating status in real time and perform photographic inspection of materials, achieving intelligent monitoring and management and improving the controllability and safety of the production process.

[0018] 2. Stable and Flexible Structure and Multi-Level Material Transport: The frame adopts a stable yet flexible design, including the base, worktable, and support components, making the entire platform easy to move and adjust. Meanwhile, the horizontal transport module includes upper and lower conveyor belts, enabling multi-level material transport. This not only improves space utilization but also ensures a smooth transition of materials from the lifting conveyor belt to the horizontal transport module and ultimately out of the machine.

[0019] 3. Precise gripping and strong adaptability: The gripper adopts a collaborative robot design and a flexible clamp / suction nozzle, which can adapt to materials of different shapes and sizes, achieving precise gripping and placement. At the same time, the speed controller and robot controller in the control system can precisely control and adjust the gripper, ensuring the stability and accuracy of materials during transportation, and improving the flexibility and adaptability of production. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a robotic intelligent feeding platform according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the top of a robotic intelligent feeding platform according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top unfolded of a robotic intelligent feeding platform according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a robotic intelligent feeding platform from another angle after the top is unfolded, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] In the diagram, 1. Frame; 11. Base; 111. Support column; 12. Workbench; 13. Support component; 2. Climbing belt; 21. Inclined section; 22. Horizontal section; 221. Brush roller; 23. Roller; 24. Drive motor; 25. Limiting plate; 26. Side plate; 3. Horizontal transport module; 31. Upper belt; 311. Transmission assembly; 32. Lower belt; 321. Optical fiber; 4. Gripper; 41. Collaborative robot; 42. Gripping device; 5. Control system; 51. Display screen; 52. Solenoid valve group; 53. Industrial computer; 54. Switching power supply; 55. Speed ​​controller; 56. Robot controller; 57. Pressure gauge; 58. Precision regulating valve; 59. CCD vision module. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A robotic intelligent feeding platform includes a frame 1, a climbing belt 2, a horizontal transport module 3, a gripper 4, and a control system 5. The frame 1 supports the climbing belt 2, the horizontal transport module 3, the gripper 4, and the control system 5. A hopper is provided inside the frame 1. The control system 5 coordinates the control of the climbing belt 2, the horizontal transport module 3, and the gripper 4. The climbing belt 2 transports materials from the bottom of the frame 1 upwards. The horizontal transport module 3 transports materials on a horizontal surface. The gripper 4 grips materials located on the horizontal transport module 3.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the frame 1 includes a base 11, a worktable 12, and a support member 13. The base 11 supports the worktable, and support columns 111 supporting the worktable are provided at the four corners of the base 11. The support member 13 is located below the base 11. In one embodiment, the support member 13 includes casters and support bases. The empty space inside the frame 1 forms a hopper for containing materials.

[0028] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The climbing belt 2 is located at one end of the width direction of the frame 1, and one end of the climbing belt 2 is located at one end of the length direction of the base 11 of the frame 1. The other end extends along the length direction of the frame 1 and is inclined upward. In one embodiment, the climbing belt 2 includes an inclined section 21 and a horizontal section 22. The horizontal section 22 is located at the highest point of the inclined section 21 and extends along the length direction of the frame 1. The climbing belt 2 includes three rollers 23. One roller 23 is located at the lowest end of the inclined section 21, and the other two rollers 23 are located on the same horizontal plane. The three rollers 23 are arranged in parallel. A drive motor 24 is also provided on one side of the climbing belt 2. The drive motor 24 is used to drive the roller 23 located at the lowest end of the inclined section 21 and to control the rotation of the roller 23. All three rollers 23 are rotatably mounted on the frame 1.

[0029] In one embodiment, the climbing belt 2 is further provided with a limiting plate 25, which is used to block the material to ensure that the material can be transported normally. The limiting plate 25 is arranged along the climbing belt 2 array.

[0030] In one embodiment, to prevent material from falling, a side plate 26 is provided on one side of the lifting belt 2, the side plate 26 being located on the inner side of the lifting belt 2. In another embodiment, a brush roller 221 is provided below the lifting belt 2, the brush roller 221 being used to clean the surface of the lifting belt 2.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The horizontal transport module consists of two parts: an upper belt 31 and a lower belt 32. The upper belt 31 is vertically positioned below the horizontal section 22 of the lifting belt 2. A transmission component 311 for driving the upper belt 31 is provided on one side of the upper belt 31. The transmission component 311 can be any known type of driving transmission component 311. The upper belt 31 is perpendicular to the lifting belt 2 and the lower belt 32. The lower belt 32 is vertically positioned below the upper belt 31. In one embodiment, the horizontal section 22 of the lifting belt 2 partially overlaps with the upper belt 31. When the material reaches the horizontal section 22 of the lifting belt 2, it will fall onto the upper belt 31 under gravity as it continues to move forward.

[0032] The lower belt 32 is vertically projected onto one side of the upper belt 31 along its length. After being transported by the upper belt 31, the material falls onto the lower belt 32 and is then transported outwards by the lower belt 32. In one embodiment, the lower belt 32 is equipped with a through-beam optical fiber 321 for monitoring the material's position.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The gripper 4 includes a collaborative robot 41 and a gripping device 42. The collaborative robot 41 is fixed on the platform, and the gripping device 42 is located at the free end of the collaborative robot 41. In one embodiment, the gripping device 42 is a flexible clamp and / or a suction nozzle. Figure 1 The S-direction is the motion trajectory of the collaborative robot 41.

[0034] The control system 5 includes a display screen 51 and a control box inside the frame 1. The control box includes a solenoid valve group 52 and an industrial computer 53. The display screen 51 is located above the workbench 12 and is used to display the working status of the feeding platform. The solenoid valve group 52 is located on the base 11.

[0035] The frame 1 is equipped with a switching power supply 54, which is fixed on the base 11.

[0036] In one embodiment, the control system 5 further includes a speed regulator 55 and a robot controller 56, which are fixed on the base 11 of the frame 1. The speed regulator 55 is used to adjust the speed of the climbing belt 2 and the horizontal transport module, and the robot controller 56 is used to control and adjust the gripper 4.

[0037] In one embodiment, the control system 5 further includes a pressure gauge 57 and a precision regulating valve 58. The pressure gauge 57 and the precision regulating valve are disposed in the frame 1. The pressure gauge 57 and the precision regulating valve are used to control and regulate the pressure of each component in the feeding platform.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment, the control system 5 further includes a CCD vision module 59, which is used to photograph and detect the material located on the lower belt 32.

[0039] The robotic intelligent feeding platform provided in this application has the advantages of high efficiency and automation, stable and flexible structure, safe and reliable material transportation, multi-level material transportation, precise grasping and adjustment, and intelligent monitoring and management. It can significantly improve production efficiency, reduce production costs, and is suitable for various occasions that require automated material transportation.

Claims

1. A robotic intelligent feeding platform, comprising a frame, characterized in that: It also includes a climbing belt, a horizontal transport module, a gripper, and a control system. The control system is used to coordinate the control of the climbing belt, the horizontal transport module, and the gripper. The gripper is used to grab the material located on the horizontal transport module. The climbing belt is inclined to transport the material from the bottom of the frame upwards. There are two horizontal transport modules to adjust the material transport direction.

2. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control system includes a display screen and a control box inside the rack, with the display screen located at the top of the rack.

3. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control system also includes a speed regulator and a robot controller, which are fixed on the frame. The speed regulator is used to adjust the speed of the climbing belt and the horizontal transport module, and the robot controller is used to control and adjust the gripper.

4. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control system also includes a CCD vision module, which is used to photograph and detect materials located on the horizontal transport module.

5. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame includes a base, a worktable, and support members. The base is used to support the worktable, and support columns supporting the worktable are provided at the four corners of the base. The support members are located below the base.

6. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The climbing belt includes an inclined section and a horizontal section, wherein the horizontal section is located at the highest point of the inclined section and extends along the length of the frame.

7. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The climbing belt includes three rollers, one of which is located at the lowest end of the inclined section, and the other two rollers are located on the same horizontal plane. The three rollers are arranged in parallel. A drive motor is also provided on one side of the climbing belt. The drive motor is used to drive the roller located at the lowest end of the inclined section and to control the rotation of the roller. All three rollers are rotatably mounted on the frame.

8. The intelligent robotic feeding platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The climbing belt is also provided with a limiting plate, which is used to block the material to ensure that the material can be transported normally. The limiting plate is arranged along the climbing belt array.

9. The robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The two horizontal transport modules are an upper belt and a lower belt, wherein the upper belt is arranged perpendicular to the climbing belt and the lower belt, the lower belt is located below the upper belt in the vertical direction, the horizontal section of the climbing belt partially overlaps with the upper belt, and the projection of the side of the lower belt in the vertical direction is attached to one side of the upper belt in the length direction.

10. A robotic intelligent feeding platform according to claim 9, characterized in that: The gripper includes a collaborative robot and a gripping device. The collaborative robot is fixed on the platform, and the gripping device is located at the free end of the collaborative robot.

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