Vibration assembly and feeding device

By arranging the piezoelectric vibrator and the amplifying spring in parallel, and combining them with connecting bolts and folding connecting blocks, the instability of the feeding device caused by the height of the vibrator was solved, thus improving the stability and safety of the vibration assembly.

CN223495403UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31CHANGZHOU SUWEN INTELLIGENT MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423165762.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-22
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-22

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Technical Problem

The existing vibrator is too high, which makes the center of gravity of the feeding device unstable and prone to tipping over, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

By arranging the piezoelectric vibrator and the amplifying spring side by side, the height of the vibration assembly is reduced, thereby lowering the center of gravity. Stability is ensured by using connecting bolts and folding connecting blocks for connection.

Benefits of technology

This effectively lowers the center of gravity of the vibration components, improves the stability of the feeding device, avoids the risk of tipping over, and ensures safety.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vibration feeders, and particularly relates to a vibration assembly and a feeding device. The vibration part comprises a piezoelectric vibrator and an amplification elastic sheet, the top of the piezoelectric vibrator is connected with the side wall of the mounting cylinder, the amplification elastic sheet is arranged at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator, and the amplification elastic sheet extends upwards and extends out of the mounting cylinder; in short, the piezoelectric vibrator and the amplification elastic piece are arranged in parallel to reduce the height of the vibration assembly, so that the gravity center of the vibration assembly is reduced, and the stability of the feeding device is guaranteed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of vibratory feeders, and in particular relates to a vibratory component and a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] A vibratory feeder is an auxiliary feeding device for automatic assembly or automatic processing machinery. It can arrange various products in an orderly manner and work with automatic assembly equipment to process the products. It usually needs to be equipped with a feeding device to feed the vibratory feeder. The commonly used feeding device is usually set above the vibratory feeder and includes a material cylinder, a feeding track and a vibrator. The conventional vibrator includes stacked piezoelectric vibrators and amplifying springs, which are relatively high. The feeding track and material cylinder also need to be stacked in sequence, resulting in a high center of gravity of the feeding device, which is prone to tipping over and causing safety accidents.

[0003] Therefore, how to prevent the feeding device from tipping over due to the high height of the vibrator is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute prior art information. Utility Model Content

[0005] This disclosure provides at least one vibration component and a feeding device.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a vibration assembly, including: a mounting cylinder; and a vibration part, which includes a piezoelectric vibrator and an amplifying spring, wherein the top of the piezoelectric vibrator is connected to the side wall of the mounting cylinder, the amplifying spring is disposed at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator, and the amplifying spring extends upward and protrudes from the mounting cylinder.

[0007] In one optional embodiment, a first connecting block is provided on the top of the piezoelectric vibrator, and a connecting hole is provided on the side wall of the first connecting block; and a connecting bolt is inserted into the side wall of the mounting cylinder, and the connecting bolt is threadedly connected to the connecting hole.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the axis of the connecting hole is parallel to the width direction of the piezoelectric vibrator, and the connecting hole extends through the first connecting block so that the connecting bolts tighten the first connecting block from both sides to adjust the position of the first connecting block.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, a second connecting block is provided at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator, the end of the second connecting block is folded upward, and the amplifying spring is connected to the folded end of the second connecting block by bolts.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the amplifying spring has an amplifying notch to increase the amplitude of the amplifying spring.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, mounting blocks are integrally provided at both ends of the piezoelectric vibrator, and the mounting blocks are provided with a plurality of mounting notches.

[0012] Secondly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a feeding device, including: a base;

[0013] The aforementioned vibration assembly includes a mounting cylinder mounted on a base; a feeding track with a process block at its bottom, the process block being connected to the end of an amplifying spring, a channel within the feeding track, one end of which is open to form an outlet; and a material cylinder mounted above the base via a bracket, the outlet of which is inserted into the feeding track.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, the feeding track has a horizontal conveying surface in its channel, and the conveying surface has a plurality of sieve holes to remove impurities from the material.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the side wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with a receiving box via a bracket, the receiving box being adapted to catch impurities falling from the sieve holes.

[0016] The beneficial effect of this utility model is that by arranging the piezoelectric vibrator and the amplifying spring in parallel, the height of the vibration component is reduced, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the vibration component and ensuring the stability of the feeding device.

[0017] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings.

[0018] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1A perspective view of a feeding device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 A perspective view of a feeding device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 An exploded view of a vibrating part and a mounting cylinder provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 An exploded view of a vibrating part provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0024] In the picture:

[0025] 1. Mounting cylinder; 11. Connecting bolts; 12. Material receiving box.

[0026] 2. Vibrating part; 21. Piezoelectric vibrator; 21a. Mounting block; 21b. Mounting notch; 22. Magnifying spring; 22a. Magnifying notch; 23. First connecting block; 23a. Connecting hole; 24. Second connecting block;

[0027] 3. Base;

[0028] 4. Feeding track; 41. Process block; 42. Conveying surface; 43. Screen holes;

[0029] 5. Material cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0031] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.

[0032] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless otherwise clearly stated herein. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0033] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.

[0034] Research has revealed that existing vibrators have a high center of gravity and poor stability, which is the problem and objective of this utility model.

[0035] Based on the above research, this disclosure provides a vibration component and a feeding device, which lowers the center of gravity of the vibration component by arranging the piezoelectric vibrator and the amplifying spring in parallel.

[0036] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the utility model inventor's practice and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure should be considered as contributions made by the utility model inventor to this disclosure.

[0037] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0038] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0039] See Figures 1 to 4The diagram illustrates a vibration assembly, comprising: a mounting cylinder 1; and a vibration section 2, which includes a piezoelectric vibrator 21 and an amplifying spring 22. The top of the piezoelectric vibrator 21 is connected to the side wall of the mounting cylinder 1, and the amplifying spring 22 is disposed at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator 21 and extends upward and out of the mounting cylinder 1. In short, by arranging the piezoelectric vibrator 21 and the amplifying spring 22 side by side, the height of the vibration assembly is reduced, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the vibration assembly and ensuring the stability of the feeding device.

[0040] In some embodiments, a first connecting block 23 is provided on the top of the piezoelectric vibrator 21, and a connecting hole 23a is provided on the side wall of the first connecting block 23; a connecting bolt 11 is inserted into the side wall of the mounting cylinder 1, and the connecting bolt 11 is threadedly connected to the connecting hole 23a; in short, the first connecting block 23 is responsible for connecting the piezoelectric vibrator 21 and the mounting cylinder 1, and the bolt connection is simple and reliable.

[0041] In some embodiments, the axis of the connecting hole 23a is parallel to the width direction of the piezoelectric vibrator 21, and the connecting hole 23a passes through the first connecting block 23, so that the connecting bolts 11 fasten the first connecting block 23 from both sides to adjust the position of the first connecting block 23; in short, by fastening the first connecting block 23 from both sides with the connecting bolts 11, the screw-in amount of the connecting bolts 11 on both sides can be adjusted to adjust the position of the piezoelectric vibrator 21, so as to keep it as centrally located in the mounting cylinder 1 as possible.

[0042] In some embodiments, a second connecting block 24 is provided at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator 21, and the end of the second connecting block 24 is folded upward. The amplifying spring 22 is connected to the folded end of the second connecting block 24 by bolts. In short, the second connecting block 24 is responsible for connecting the piezoelectric vibrator 21 and the amplifying spring 22, and the end of the second connecting block 24 is folded upward so that the amplifying spring 22 and the piezoelectric vibrator 21 can be arranged side by side.

[0043] In some embodiments, the amplifying spring 22 is provided with an amplifying notch 22a to increase the amplitude of the amplifying spring 22; in short, the amplifying notch 22a can reduce the difficulty of bending it, make its vibration amplitude larger, and provide a better amplification effect.

[0044] In some embodiments, the piezoelectric vibrator 21 has mounting blocks 21a integrally provided at both ends, and the mounting blocks 21a have a plurality of mounting notches 21b; in short, the mounting blocks 21a are provided for connecting the first connecting block 23 and the second connecting block 24.

[0045] Secondly, this disclosure provides a feeding device, including: a base 3; the aforementioned vibration assembly, wherein the mounting cylinder 1 is disposed on the base 3; a feeding track 4, wherein a process block 41 is provided at its bottom, the process block 41 is connected to the end of the amplifying spring 22, the feeding track 4 is provided with a channel, one end of the channel is open to form an outlet; and a material cylinder 5, which is mounted above the base 3 by a bracket, the outlet of the material cylinder 5 is inserted into the feeding track 4. In short, the mounting cylinder 1 is directly clamped on the base 3, the feeding track 4 is connected to the protruding end of the amplifying spring 22 through the process block 41, the material cylinder 5 is responsible for feeding material into the feeding track 4, and finally the material is sent to its outlet by the vibration of the feeding track 4.

[0046] In some embodiments, a horizontal conveying surface 42 is provided in the channel of the feeding track 4, and a plurality of sieve holes 43 are provided on the conveying surface 42 to remove impurities from the material; in short, the material can be laid flat by the horizontal conveying surface 42 in the feeding track 4, and the impurities in the material can be removed by cooperating with the sieve holes 43.

[0047] In some embodiments, the side wall of the mounting cylinder 1 is provided with a receiving box 12 via a bracket, the receiving box 12 being adapted to receive impurities falling from the sieve hole 43; in short, the receiving box 12 is used to collect impurities falling from the sieve hole 43.

[0048] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence unless expressly indicated herein. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed above may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment.

[0050] Spatially relative terms, such as “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “up,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as “below” or “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can cover both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0051] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, when used to describe numerical values, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc., indicate a change of + / - 10% in that value.

[0052] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vibration assembly, characterized in that, include: Mounting cylinder (1); The vibrating part (2) includes a piezoelectric vibrator (21) and an amplifying spring (22). The top of the piezoelectric vibrator (21) is connected to the side wall of the mounting cylinder (1). The amplifying spring (22) is disposed at the bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator (21) and extends upward and out of the mounting cylinder (1).

2. The vibration assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The piezoelectric vibrator (21) is provided with a first connecting block (23) on its top, and the first connecting block (23) has a connecting hole (23a) on its side wall; The side wall of the mounting cylinder (1) is fitted with a connecting bolt (11), which is threaded into the connecting hole (23a).

3. The vibration assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The axis of the connecting hole (23a) is parallel to the width direction of the piezoelectric vibrator (21), and the connecting hole (23a) passes through the first connecting block (23) so that the connecting bolt (11) can fasten the first connecting block (23) from both sides to adjust the position of the first connecting block (23).

4. The vibration assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the piezoelectric vibrator (21) is provided with a second connecting block (24), the end of the second connecting block (24) is folded upward, and the amplifying spring (22) is connected to the folded end of the second connecting block (24) by bolts.

5. The vibration assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The amplifying spring (22) has an amplifying notch (22a) to increase the amplitude of the amplifying spring (22).

6. The vibration assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The piezoelectric vibrator (21) has mounting blocks (21a) integrally provided at both ends, and the mounting blocks (21a) have several mounting notches (21b).

7. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: Base (3); The vibration assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the mounting cylinder (1) is disposed on the base (3); The feeding track (4) has a process block (41) at its bottom. The process block (41) is connected to the end of the enlarged spring (22). The feeding track (4) has a channel, and one end of the channel is open to form an outlet. The material cylinder (5) is mounted above the base (3) by a bracket, and the outlet of the material cylinder (5) is inserted into the feeding track (4).

8. The feeding device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The feeding track (4) has a horizontal conveying surface (42) in its channel, and the conveying surface (42) has several sieve holes (43) to remove impurities from the material.

9. The feeding device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The side wall of the mounting cylinder (1) is provided with a receiving box (12) via a bracket, which is suitable for receiving impurities falling from the sieve hole (43).