Flexible feeding station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible feeding station which comprises a lower machine frame, a mounting table and an upper machine frame, the top of the mounting table is fixedly connected with a three-axis linear module, the mounting table is fixedly connected to the top of the lower machine frame, and the upper machine frame is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting table. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to one side of the three-axis linear module moving part, a plurality of suction cup heads are arranged at the bottom of the mounting frame, a positioning camera is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting frame, and a conveying line mechanism for conveying trays is arranged on the upper surface of the mounting table; a flexible vibration disc is fixedly connected to the position, located in the three-axis linear module, of the upper surface of the mounting table. The part feeding device not only can avoid structural deformation and surface damage of parts and improve the safety of part feeding, but also can be used for placing trays with different sizes for receiving materials, is convenient for workers to adjust, and improves the flexibility and efficiency of a production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material feeding station technology, and in particular to a flexible material feeding station. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, traditional feeding methods are prone to problems such as material damage and low feeding accuracy when dealing with products that are irregularly shaped, fragile, or have special requirements.

[0003] For some precision electronic components or small irregular parts, rigid feeding can sometimes cause surface scratches and structural deformation, affecting product quality. Moreover, it often faces problems such as limited material specifications and difficulty in adjustment, which restricts the flexibility and efficiency of the production line. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a flexible feeding station.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A flexible feeding station includes a lower frame, a mounting platform, and an upper frame. A three-axis linear module is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting platform. The mounting platform is fixedly connected to the top of the lower frame, and the upper frame is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting platform. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to one side of the moving part of the three-axis linear module. Multiple suction cup heads are provided at the bottom of the mounting frame. A positioning camera is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting frame. A conveyor mechanism for conveying material trays is provided on the upper surface of the mounting platform. A flexible vibrating plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform at a position within the three-axis linear module. A low-angle camera is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform, and a high-angle camera is fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the upper frame. Through-pan openings are provided on both sides of the upper frame.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the conveyor mechanism includes two fixed frames, both of which are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform. An L-shaped movable plate is slidably connected to the top of the connecting frame and one of the fixed frames via a sliding block. An L-shaped fixed plate is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting frame and both fixed frames. Two first synchronous pulleys are rotatably connected to the opposite side of the fixed plate and the movable plate. A synchronous belt is wound between the two first synchronous pulleys on the same side. The top of the other fixed frame is provided with an adjustment component for changing the distance between the two fixed plates. The upper surface of the connecting frame is provided with a power component for driving the synchronous belt to move. The fixed plate and the movable plate are provided with blocking components for blocking the material tray.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the power assembly includes a ball spline shaft, which is rotatably connected to the connecting frame via a bearing. A second synchronous pulley is keyed to the outer side of the ball spline shaft, and a third synchronous pulley is slidably connected to the outer side of the ball spline shaft, so that the second and third synchronous pulleys drive two synchronous belts to move.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a geared motor is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame, and one end of the output shaft of the geared motor is fixed to the ball spline shaft.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the adjusting component includes a ball screw, which is rotatably connected to another fixed frame. A connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate, and the ball screw passes through the connecting block and is threadedly connected to the connecting block.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, one end of the ball screw is fixedly connected to a throttle through a fixing frame.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the blocking component consists of two blocking cylinders, which are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the fixed plate and the movable plate.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to one side of each of the fixed plate and the movable plate.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model features a flexible vibrating plate, which disperses and arranges parts through rapid vibration. Subsequently, multiple suction cups flexibly adsorb and grasp the parts, thereby avoiding structural deformation and surface damage to the parts and improving the safety of parts loading.

[0016] 2. This utility model has an adjustment component that can change the distance between the movable plate and the fixed plate, so that it can be used to place material trays of different sizes for receiving materials, which makes it easier for workers to adjust and improves the flexibility and efficiency of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the mounting platform of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3This is an enlarged structural diagram of a three-axis linear module of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the suction head structure of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the conveyor mechanism of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the connecting frame of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a magnified schematic diagram of the overhead camera structure of a flexible feeding station proposed in this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Lower frame; 2. Mounting platform; 3. Upper frame; 4. Through-hole; 5. Conveyor mechanism; 501. Fixed frame; 502. Fixed plate; 503. Synchronous belt; 504. Lifting cylinder; 505. Blocking cylinder; 506. Ball screw; 507. Movable plate; 508. Connecting frame; 509. First synchronous pulley; 510. Second synchronous pulley; 511. Third synchronous pulley; 512. Ball spline shaft; 6. Three-axis linear module; 7. Mounting frame; 8. Flexible vibratory feeder; 9. Upward-facing camera; 10. Positioning camera; 11. Suction head; 12. Downward-facing camera. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. The described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-7A flexible feeding station includes a lower frame 1, a mounting platform 2, and an upper frame 3. A triaxial linear module 6 is bolted to the top of the mounting platform 2. The mounting platform 2 is bolted to the top of the lower frame 1, and the upper frame 3 is bolted to the top of the mounting platform 2. A mounting bracket 7 is bolted to one side of the moving part of the triaxial linear module 6. Multiple suction heads 11 are provided at the bottom of the mounting bracket 7, and each suction head 11 is connected to an external air pump. A positioning camera 10 is bolted to one side of the mounting bracket 7. A conveyor line mechanism 5 for conveying the material tray is provided on the upper surface of the mounting platform 2. A flexible vibrating plate 8, model ZDP1723, is bolted to the upper surface of the mounting platform 2 within the triaxial linear module 6. An upward-facing camera 9 is bolted to the upper surface of platform 2, and a downward-facing camera 12 is bolted to the top inner wall of the upper frame 3. Both sides of the upper frame 3 have access ports 4. Parts are placed on flexible vibrating plates 8, and the flexible vibrating plates 8 vibrate the parts, causing them to move in any direction on the surface of the flexible vibrating plates 8. The rapid vibration disperses and arranges the parts. Then, the downward-facing camera 12 takes pictures of the parts on the flexible vibrating plates 8 to obtain information such as the position and orientation of the parts. Then, the three-axis linear module 6 drives the mounting frame 7 to move, so that the suction head 11 moves to the position of the parts and flexibly adsorbs and grasps them, thereby avoiding deformation of the part structure and damage to the surface, and improving the safety of part loading.

[0027] In this utility model, the conveyor mechanism 5 includes two fixed frames 501, both of which are fixed to the upper surface of the mounting platform 2 by bolts. A connecting frame 508 is fixed to the upper surface of the mounting platform 2 by bolts. An L-shaped movable plate 507 is slidably connected to the top of the connecting frame 508 and one of the fixed frames 501 via a sliding block. An L-shaped fixed plate 502 is fixed to the top of the connecting frame 508 and both fixed frames 501 by bolts. Two first synchronous pulleys 509 are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507. A synchronous belt 503 is wound between the two first synchronous pulleys 509 on the same side. An infrared probe for positioning the material tray is fixed to one side of the fixed plate 502 by bolts. The infrared probe is model HC-SR501. The top of the other fixed frame 501 is provided with an adjustment component for changing the distance between the two fixed plates 502. The upper surface of the connecting frame 508 is provided with a power component for driving the synchronous belt 503 to move. The fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507... Plate 507 is equipped with a blocking component to block the material tray. The power assembly includes a ball spline shaft 512, which is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 508 via bearings. A second synchronous pulley 510 is keyed to the outer side of the ball spline shaft 512, and a third synchronous pulley 511 is slidably connected to the outer side of the ball spline shaft 512. The second and third synchronous pulleys 510 and 511 drive two synchronous belts 503 to move. A reduction motor is fixed to one side of the connecting frame 508 by bolts. One end of the output shaft of the geared motor is fixed to the ball spline shaft 512. The material tray is placed on two synchronous belts 503. Then the geared motor is started, and the geared motor drives the ball spline shaft 512 to rotate. The ball spline shaft 512 drives the second synchronous pulley 510 and the third synchronous pulley 511 to rotate. The second synchronous pulley 510 and the third synchronous pulley 511 will drive the two synchronous belts 503 to move through the first synchronous pulley 509, so that the synchronous belts 503 convey the material tray.

[0028] Specifically, the adjusting assembly includes a ball screw 506, which is rotatably connected to another fixed frame 501. A connecting block is bolted to the bottom of the movable plate 507. The ball screw 506 passes through the connecting block and is threadedly connected to it. One end of the ball screw 506 passes through the fixed frame 501 and is bolted to a handle. When different sized trays need to be placed, rotating the ball screw 506 causes the movable plate 507 to move horizontally, thereby changing the distance between the movable plate 507 and the fixed plate 502, and changing the distance between the two synchronous belts 503. This allows for the placement of trays of different sizes. The blocking components are two blocking cylinders 505, which are bolted to the fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507 respectively. On one side, the blocking cylinder 505 is located at the protruding position of the fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507, so that the blocking cylinder 505 is misaligned with the synchronous belt 503. The opposing sides of the fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507 are both fixed with lifting cylinders 504 by bolts, and the lifting cylinders 504 are located at the protruding position of the fixed plate 502 and the movable plate 507, so that the lifting cylinders 504 are misaligned with the synchronous belt 503. This can avoid the lifting cylinders 504 and the blocking cylinders 505 affecting the movement of the synchronous belt 503. When the infrared sensor detects that the material tray has moved to the designated position, the blocking cylinder 505 extends to block the material tray, so that the material tray cannot move. At the same time, the lifting cylinder 504 extends to lift the material tray, so that the material tray is separated from the synchronous belt 503, thereby reducing the wear on the synchronous belt 503.

[0029] Working Principle: When needed, the parts are placed on the flexible vibratory feeder 8. The vibratory feeder 8 vibrates the parts, causing them to move in any direction on the surface of the feeder 8. Rapid vibration disperses and aligns the parts. Then, the overhead camera 12 captures images of the parts on the vibratory feeder 8 to obtain information such as the position and orientation of the parts. The three-axis linear module 6 then moves the mounting frame 7, causing the suction head 11 to move to the position of the parts for flexible adsorption and gripping. This avoids structural deformation and surface damage to the parts, improving the safety of part loading. Simultaneously, the material tray is placed on two synchronous belts 503. The geared motor is then started, driving the ball spline shaft 512 to rotate. The ball spline shaft 512 drives the second synchronous pulley 510 and the third synchronous pulley 511 to rotate. The second and third synchronous pulleys 510 and 511 then drive two... The synchronous belt 503 moves via the first synchronous pulley 509, thereby conveying the material tray. When the infrared sensor detects that the material tray has moved to the designated position, the blocking cylinder 505 extends to block the material tray, preventing it from moving. At the same time, the lifting cylinder 504 extends to lift the material tray, causing it to disengage from the synchronous belt 503, thus reducing wear on the synchronous belt 503. Subsequently, the three-axis linear module 6 drives the adsorbed parts to move. During the movement, the positioning camera 10 positions the material tray. Then, the adsorbed parts are placed on the material tray for feeding. When different sized material trays need to be placed, the ball screw 506 is rotated, which drives the movable plate 507 to move horizontally, thereby changing the distance between the movable plate 507 and the fixed plate 502, and changing the distance between the two synchronous belts 503, thus allowing for the placement of material trays of different sizes.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible feeding station, comprising a lower frame (1), a mounting platform (2), and an upper frame (3), wherein a triaxial linear module (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting platform (2), characterized in that, The mounting platform (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the lower frame (1), the upper frame (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting platform (2), a mounting frame (7) is fixedly connected to one side of the moving part of the three-axis linear module (6), a plurality of suction cup heads (11) are provided at the bottom of the mounting frame (7), a positioning camera (10) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting frame (7), a conveyor line mechanism (5) for conveying the material tray is provided on the upper surface of the mounting platform (2), a flexible vibrating plate (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform (2) at the position inside the three-axis linear module (6), a downward-facing camera (9) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform (2), a downward-facing camera (12) is fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the upper frame (3), and a tray opening (4) is opened on both sides of the upper frame (3).

2. The flexible feeding station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor mechanism (5) includes two fixed frames (501), both of which are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform (2). A connecting frame (508) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the mounting platform (2). An L-shaped movable plate (507) is slidably connected to the top of the connecting frame (508) and one of the fixed frames (501) via a sliding block. An L-shaped fixed plate (502) is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting frame (508) and both fixed frames (501). Two first synchronous pulleys (509) are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the movable plate (507). A synchronous belt (503) is wound between the two first synchronous pulleys (509) on the same side. The top of the other fixed frame (501) is provided with an adjustment component to change the distance between the two fixed plates (502). The upper surface of the connecting frame (508) is provided with a power component to drive the synchronous belt (503) to move. The fixed plate (502) and the movable plate (507) are provided with blocking components to block the material tray.

3. A flexible feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The power assembly includes a ball spline shaft (512), which is rotatably connected to the connecting frame (508) via bearings. A second synchronous pulley (510) is keyed to the outer side of the ball spline shaft (512), and a third synchronous pulley (511) is slidably connected to the outer side of the ball spline shaft (512), so that the second synchronous pulley (510) and the third synchronous pulley (511) drive two synchronous belts (503) to move.

4. A flexible feeding station according to claim 3, characterized in that, A geared motor is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting frame (508), and one end of the output shaft of the geared motor is fixed to the ball spline shaft (512).

5. A flexible feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjusting assembly includes a ball screw (506) which is rotatably connected to another fixed frame (501). A connecting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the movable plate (507). The ball screw (506) passes through the connecting block and is threadedly connected to the connecting block.

6. A flexible feeding station according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the ball screw (506) passes through the fixing frame (501) and is fixedly connected to a throttle.

7. A flexible feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking component consists of two blocking cylinders (505), which are respectively fixedly connected to the opposite side of the fixed plate (502) and the movable plate (507).

8. A flexible feeding station according to claim 7, characterized in that, A lifting cylinder (504) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the fixed plate (502) and the movable plate (507).

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