Four-station automatic feeding equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses four-station automatic feeding equipment which comprises a supporting and adjusting mechanism, a three-axis transferring mechanism is installed on the upper end face of the supporting and adjusting mechanism, a lower-layer material placing mechanism and an upper-layer material placing mechanism are installed between the supporting and adjusting mechanism and the three-axis transferring mechanism, the upper-layer material placing mechanism is located behind the lower-layer material placing mechanism, and the lower-layer material placing mechanism is located behind the three-axis transferring mechanism. The supporting adjusting mechanism comprises a supporting rack, a mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the supporting rack, and a first ball linear guide rail and a second ball linear guide rail are fixedly mounted on the upper end face of the mounting plate. The lower-layer material placing mechanism comprises a lower-layer material table, the two ends of the lower-layer material table are fixedly connected with the two second ball linear guide rails, and two lower-layer material placing trays are installed on the upper end face of the lower-layer material table. According to the utility model, the position of the trays for placing the materials is alternately converted, so that the continuous feeding operation can be effectively met, and the multi-station synchronous feeding of the materials can be conveniently realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material feeding equipment technology, specifically a four-station automated material feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Automatic feeding equipment is a type of equipment that can automate material feeding operations. It is widely used in various industrial fields to improve production efficiency and reduce costs. Automatic feeding equipment typically integrates mechanical, electronic, and automatic control technologies to automatically grab, transport, and position materials, thereby completing the feeding operation. The equipment is widely used in the manufacturing industry, especially in situations requiring large-volume, fast, and accurate feeding, such as automobile manufacturing, electronic assembly, and food processing.

[0003] In the existing process of automatic material feeding, the pallets on which the materials are placed need to be transferred, which can easily lead to interruptions in feeding, affecting feeding efficiency, and it is not convenient to feed materials simultaneously at multiple stations. Therefore, it does not meet the existing needs. To address this, we have proposed a four-station automated feeding device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a four-station automated feeding device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the need to transfer the pallet on which the material is placed, which can easily lead to interruption of feeding, affect feeding efficiency, and make it inconvenient to feed materials synchronously at multiple stations.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a four-station automated feeding device, including a support adjustment mechanism, a three-axis transfer mechanism installed on the upper end face of the support adjustment mechanism, a lower feeding mechanism and an upper feeding mechanism installed between the support adjustment mechanism and the three-axis transfer mechanism, the upper feeding mechanism being located behind the lower feeding mechanism, the support adjustment mechanism including a support frame, an mounting plate fixedly installed on the upper end face of the support frame, and two first ball linear guides and a second ball linear guide fixedly installed on the upper end face of the mounting plate;

[0006] The lower material placement mechanism includes a lower material platform. Both ends of the lower material platform are fixedly connected to two second ball linear guide rails. Two lower material placement trays are installed on the upper end face of the lower material platform. A first limiting rod is installed at one corner of the lower end face of the lower material platform. A connecting slider is installed on one side of the lower material platform. A transmission clamp is installed on one side of the connecting slider.

[0007] The upper material placement mechanism includes an upper material platform, both ends of which are fixedly connected to two first ball linear guide rails. Two upper material placement trays are installed on the upper surface of the upper material platform, and a second limiting rod is installed at one corner of the lower surface of the upper material platform.

[0008] Preferably, the lower and upper material placement mechanisms further include a central partition plate fixedly connected to the middle of the lower and upper material platforms. A pressure plate is fixedly installed on the upper surface of the central partition plate. Limiting angle plates are fixedly installed at one end of the upper surface of the lower and upper material platforms. Two positioning blocks are installed at the rear end of the lower and upper material platforms. A limit switch is installed between two adjacent positioning blocks.

[0009] Preferably, the support adjustment mechanism further includes a guide column fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting plate. One side of the guide column is rotatably connected to two transmission wheels located on the lower end face of the mounting plate. The two transmission wheels are connected by a belt drive. The first ball linear guide and the second ball linear guide each consist of a guide rail and multiple ball sliders. The ball sliders slide linearly back and forth along the guide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the three-axis transfer mechanism includes two Y-axis linear modules. The two Y-axis linear modules are fixedly connected to the mounting plate via four support legs. A first drive motor is fixedly installed at the front end of one of the Y-axis linear modules. A drive shaft is rotatably connected between the two Y-axis linear modules. A first connecting slide is slidably connected to the upper end of the Y-axis linear module. An X-axis linear module is fixedly installed at the upper end of the two first connecting slides. A second drive motor is fixedly installed at one end of the X-axis linear module. A second connecting slide is slidably connected to the rear end of the X-axis linear module. A Z-axis linear module is fixedly installed at the rear end of the second connecting slide. A third drive motor is fixedly installed at the upper end of the Z-axis linear module. A third connecting slide is slidably connected to the rear end of the Z-axis linear module. Two gripper cylinders are fixedly installed at both ends of the rear end of the third connecting slide.

[0011] Preferably, the upper surface of the mounting plate is provided with two oblong holes. The upper ends of the first limiting rod and the second limiting rod both pass through the oblong holes and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform and the upper material platform, respectively. The upper ends of the connecting slider and the transmission clamping plate both pass through the mounting plate and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform. The lower material platform and the guide post are slidably connected through the connecting slider. The bottom end of the transmission clamping plate is fixedly fitted on the outside of the belt. The transmission clamping plate reciprocates along the axis of the guide post through the belt and two transmission wheels.

[0012] Preferably, the upper surfaces of both the lower and upper material trays are provided with multiple material placement holes arranged in an array. Both the lower and upper material platforms are fixedly connected to the positioning block and the limit switch. The two lower and upper material trays are connected by a central partition. The lower surfaces of the two pressure plates are in contact with the sides of the two lower and upper material trays.

[0013] Preferably, the X-axis linear module slides linearly along the Y-axis via two first connecting slides, the Z-axis linear module slides linearly along the X-axis via a second connecting slide, and the four gripper cylinders slide linearly along the Z-axis via a third connecting slide.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] 1. This utility model uses a limiting angle plate and a positioning block to perform lateral positioning of the lower and upper material trays. At the same time, the pressure plate and the central partition plate can separate the two lower and upper material trays, which facilitates the accurate positioning of the lower and upper material trays. The Y-axis linear module, X-axis linear module and Z-axis linear module can drive four gripper cylinders to perform three-axis adjustment. Multiple material holes are arranged in an array on the upper surface of the lower and upper material trays, so that the four gripper cylinders can grip and transfer the material on the conveyor and accurately place it in the material holes on the upper material tray, realizing automatic synchronous feeding of four stations.

[0016] 2. This utility model uses two first ball linear guides and two second ball linear guides to linearly drive the lower and upper material platforms, enabling the lower and upper material platforms to move in opposite directions and exchange positions. Then, through the three-axis transfer mechanism, the two lower material trays can be loaded, and the two upper material trays can be used for feeding. By switching the positions of the lower and upper material trays, continuous material loading and feeding operations can be facilitated. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the three-axis transfer mechanism of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the gripper cylinder of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support and adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the lower material feeding mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the mounting plate of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Support adjustment mechanism; 101. Support frame; 102. Mounting plate; 103. First ball linear guide; 104. Second ball linear guide; 105. Guide column; 106. Transmission wheel; 107. Belt; 2. Three-axis transfer mechanism; 201. Support leg; 202. Y-axis linear module; 203. X-axis linear module; 204. Z-axis linear module; 205. First drive motor; 206. Drive shaft; 207. Second drive motor; 208. Third drive motor; 209. ... 1. Connecting slide; 210. Second connecting slide; 211. Third connecting slide; 212. Gripper cylinder; 3. Lower material placement mechanism; 301. Lower material platform; 302. Lower material placement tray; 303. First limit rod; 304. Connecting slider; 305. Transmission clamping plate; 4. Upper material placement mechanism; 401. Upper material platform; 402. Upper material placement tray; 403. Second limit rod; 501. Limiting angle plate; 502. Pressure plate; 503. Center partition; 504. Positioning block; 505. Limit switch. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0025] The first drive motor 205 (model GV50-3.7KW-60-S), the second drive motor 207 (model KOM7080), the third drive motor 208 (model GV50-3.7KW-60-S), and the gripper cylinder 212 (model MHZL2-20D) mentioned in this utility model can all be obtained from the market or through private customization.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6This utility model provides an embodiment of a four-station automated feeding device, including a support adjustment mechanism 1. A three-axis transfer mechanism 2 is mounted on the upper surface of the support adjustment mechanism 1. The support adjustment mechanism 1 includes a support frame 101. An mounting plate 102 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the support frame 101. Two first ball linear guides 103 and a second ball linear guide 104 are fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the mounting plate 102. A guide post 105 is fixedly mounted in the middle of the mounting plate 102. Two drive wheels 106 are rotatably connected to the lower end face of the mounting plate 102 on one side. The two drive wheels 106 are connected by a belt 107. The first ball linear guide 103 and the second ball linear guide 104 are each composed of a guide rail and multiple ball sliders. The ball sliders slide linearly back and forth along the guide rail. The positions of the lower material feeding mechanism 3 and the upper material feeding mechanism 4 can be alternately switched through the two first ball linear guides 103 and the second ball linear guide 104, which facilitates continuous material feeding.

[0027] Please see Figures 4 to 6 A lower material placement mechanism 3 and an upper material placement mechanism 4 are installed between the support adjustment mechanism 1 and the three-axis transfer mechanism 2. The upper material placement mechanism 4 is located behind the lower material placement mechanism 3. The lower material placement mechanism 3 includes a lower material platform 301. Both ends of the lower material platform 301 are fixedly connected to two second ball linear guide rails 104. Two lower material placement trays 302 are installed on the upper end face of the lower material platform 301. A first limit rod 303 is installed at one corner of the lower end face of the lower material platform 301. A connecting rod is installed on one side of the lower material platform 301. The slider 304 has a transmission clamp 305 installed on one side. The upper material feeding mechanism 4 includes an upper material platform 401. Both ends of the upper material platform 401 are fixedly connected to two first ball linear guide rails 103. Two upper material trays 402 are installed on the upper end face of the upper material platform 401. A second limiting rod 403 is installed at one end corner of the lower end face of the upper material platform 401. The stroke of the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 can be limited by the first limiting rod 303 and the second limiting rod 403.

[0028] The upper surface of the mounting plate 102 is provided with two oblong holes. The upper ends of the first limiting rod 303 and the second limiting rod 403 both pass through the oblong holes and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 respectively. The upper ends of the connecting slider 304 and the transmission clamping plate 305 both pass through the mounting plate 102 and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform 301. The lower material platform 301 and the guide post 105 are slidably connected through the connecting slider 304. The bottom end of the transmission clamping plate 305 is fixedly fitted on the outside of the belt 107. The transmission clamping plate 305 slides back and forth along the axis of the guide post 105 through the belt 107 and the two transmission wheels 106, so that the transmission wheels 106 and the belt 107 can drive the lower material platform 301 to perform linear drive adjustment through the transmission clamping plate 305.

[0029] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 The lower material placement mechanism 3 and the upper material placement mechanism 4 also include a central partition 503 fixedly connected to the middle of the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401. A pressure plate 502 is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the central partition 503. A limit angle plate 501 is fixedly installed at one end of the upper end face of the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401. Two positioning blocks 504 are installed at the rear end of the lower material platform 302 and the upper material platform 402. The lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 are fixedly connected to the positioning blocks 504 and the limit switch 505. A limit switch 505 is installed between two adjacent positioning blocks 504. The travel of the lower material platform 302 and the upper material platform 402 can be monitored through the limit switch 505.

[0030] Both the lower material tray 302 and the upper material tray 402 have multiple material placement holes arranged in an array on their upper end faces. The two lower material trays 302 and the upper material tray 402 are connected by a central partition 503. The lower end faces of the two pressure plates 502 are in close contact with the sides of the two lower material trays 302 and the upper material tray 402. The lower material trays 302 and the upper material tray 402 can be side-positioned by the limiting angle plate 501 and the positioning block 504. At the same time, the two lower material trays 302 and the upper material tray 402 can be separated by the pressure plate 502 and the central partition 503, so as to keep the lower material trays 302 and the upper material tray 402 accurately positioned.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 3 The three-axis transfer mechanism 2 includes two Y-axis linear modules 202, which are fixedly connected to the mounting plate 102 via four support legs 201. A first drive motor 205 is fixedly mounted on the front end of one of the Y-axis linear modules 202. A drive shaft 206 is rotatably connected between the two Y-axis linear modules 202. A first connecting slide 209 is slidably connected to the upper end of the Y-axis linear module 202. An X-axis linear module 203 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the two first connecting slides 209. A second drive motor 207 is fixedly installed at one end of module 3. A second connecting slide 210 is slidably connected to the rear end face of the X-axis linear module 203. A Z-axis linear module 204 is fixedly installed on the rear end face of the second connecting slide 210. A third drive motor 208 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the Z-axis linear module 204. A third connecting slide 211 is slidably connected to the rear end face of the Z-axis linear module 204. The Y-axis linear module 202, X-axis linear module 203 and Z-axis linear module 204 can drive four gripper cylinders 212 to perform three-axis adjustment.

[0032] Two gripper cylinders 212 are fixedly installed at both ends of the rear end face of the third connecting slide 211. The X-axis linear module 203 slides linearly along the Y-axis through the two first connecting slides 209. The Z-axis linear module 204 slides linearly along the X-axis through the second connecting slide 210. The four gripper cylinders 212 slide linearly along the Z-axis through the third connecting slide 211. The four gripper cylinders 212 enable synchronous feeding of four stations during the three-axis adjustment process.

[0033] In use, the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 are slidably connected to the mounting plate 102 via the second ball linear guide rail 104 and the first ball linear guide rail 103, respectively. The two lower material trays 302 and the upper material trays 402 are placed on the upper surfaces of the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401, respectively. Limiting angle plates 501 and positioning blocks 504 are fixedly installed on the upper surfaces of the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401, so that the lower material trays 302 and the upper material trays 402 can be side-positioned by the limiting angle plates 501 and the positioning blocks 504. At the same time, the two lower material trays 302 and the upper material trays 402 can be separated by the pressure plate 502 and the central partition 503, so as to keep the positioning of the lower material trays 302 and the upper material trays 402 accurate.

[0034] When the power is turned on, the material is conveyed by an external conveyor. The first drive motor 205, the second drive motor 207, and the third drive motor 208 are started. The first drive motor 205 drives the Y-axis linear module 202 to run synchronously through the drive shaft 206. Then, the two Y-axis linear modules 202 drive the X-axis linear module 203 to slide linearly back and forth along the Y-axis through the first connecting slide 209. The second drive motor 207 drives the X-axis linear module 203 to run and drives the Z-axis linear module 204 to slide linearly back and forth along the X-axis through the second connecting slide 210. The third drive motor 208 drives the Z-axis linear module 204 to run and drives the four gripper cylinders 212 to slide linearly back and forth along the Z-axis through the third connecting slide 211.

[0035] Furthermore, the Y-axis linear module 202, X-axis linear module 203 and Z-axis linear module 204 can drive the four gripper cylinders 212 to perform three-axis adjustment. Multiple material placement holes are arranged in an array on the upper end face of the lower material placement tray 302 and the upper material placement tray 402, so that the four gripper cylinders 212 can grip the material on the conveyor and transfer it to the material placement holes on the upper material placement tray 402.

[0036] After the upper material tray 402 is loaded, the first ball linear guide 103 and the second ball linear guide 104 are activated, so that the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 can be linearly driven through the two first ball linear guides 103 and the second ball linear guide 104, so that the lower material platform 301 and the upper material platform 401 move in opposite directions and exchange positions. Then, the three-axis transfer mechanism 2 can perform the loading operation on the two lower material trays 302 and facilitate the feeding of materials through the two upper material trays 402. By changing the positions of the lower material trays 302 and the upper material trays 402, it is convenient to continuously load and feed materials.

[0037] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A four-station automated feeding device, including a support and adjustment mechanism (1), characterized in that: The upper end face of the support adjustment mechanism (1) is equipped with a three-axis transfer mechanism (2). A lower material placement mechanism (3) and an upper material placement mechanism (4) are installed between the support adjustment mechanism (1) and the three-axis transfer mechanism (2). The upper material placement mechanism (4) is located behind the lower material placement mechanism (3). The support adjustment mechanism (1) includes a support frame (101). An installation plate (102) is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the support frame (101). Two first ball linear guides (103) and a second ball linear guide (104) are fixedly installed on the upper end face of the installation plate (102). The lower material placement mechanism (3) includes a lower material platform (301), both ends of which are fixedly connected to two second ball linear guide rails (104). Two lower material trays (302) are installed on the upper end face of the lower material platform (301). A first limiting rod (303) is installed at one end corner of the lower end face of the lower material platform (301). A connecting slider (304) is installed on one side of the lower material platform (301), and a transmission clamp (305) is installed on one side of the connecting slider (304). The upper material placement mechanism (4) includes an upper material platform (401), both ends of which are fixedly connected to two first ball linear guide rails (103). Two upper material placement trays (402) are installed on the upper surface of the upper material platform (401), and a second limiting rod (403) is installed on one corner of the lower surface of the upper material platform (401).

2. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower material placement mechanism (3) and the upper material placement mechanism (4) further include a central partition (503) fixedly connected to the middle of the lower material platform (301) and the upper material platform (401). A pressure plate (502) is fixedly installed on the upper end face of the central partition (503). A limit angle plate (501) is fixedly installed at one end of the upper end face of the lower material platform (301) and the upper material platform (401). Two positioning blocks (504) are installed at the rear end of the lower material tray (302) and the upper material tray (402). A limit switch (505) is installed between two adjacent positioning blocks (504).

3. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support adjustment mechanism (1) also includes a guide post (105) fixedly connected to the middle of the mounting plate (102). One side of the guide post (105) is rotatably connected to two transmission wheels (106) on the lower end face of the mounting plate (102). The two transmission wheels (106) are connected by a belt (107). The first ball linear guide (103) and the second ball linear guide (104) are each composed of a guide rail and multiple ball sliders. The ball sliders slide linearly back and forth along the guide rail.

4. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The three-axis transfer mechanism (2) includes two Y-axis linear modules (202). The two Y-axis linear modules (202) are fixedly connected to the mounting plate (102) via four support legs (201). A first drive motor (205) is fixedly installed at the front end of one of the Y-axis linear modules (202). A drive shaft (206) is rotatably connected between the two Y-axis linear modules (202). A first connecting slide (209) is slidably connected to the upper end of the Y-axis linear module (202). An X-axis linear module (203) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the two first connecting slides (209). The X-axis linear module (203) is fixedly mounted with a second drive motor (207) at one end. The rear end face of the X-axis linear module (203) is slidably connected with a second connecting slide (210). The rear end face of the second connecting slide (210) is fixedly mounted with a Z-axis linear module (204). The upper end of the Z-axis linear module (204) is fixedly mounted with a third drive motor (208). The rear end face of the Z-axis linear module (204) is slidably connected with a third connecting slide (211). Two gripper cylinders (212) are fixedly mounted at both ends of the rear end face of the third connecting slide (211).

5. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the mounting plate (102) is provided with two waist-shaped holes. The upper ends of the first limiting rod (303) and the second limiting rod (403) pass through the waist-shaped holes and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform (301) and the upper material platform (401) respectively. The upper ends of the connecting slider (304) and the transmission clamp (305) pass through the mounting plate (102) and are fixedly connected to the lower material platform (301). The lower material platform (301) and the guide post (105) are slidably connected through the connecting slider (304). The bottom end of the transmission clamp (305) is fixedly fitted on the outside of the belt (107). The transmission clamp (305) slides back and forth along the axis of the guide post (105) through the belt (107) and the two transmission wheels (106).

6. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper surfaces of the lower material tray (302) and the upper material tray (402) are provided with multiple material holes arranged in an array. The lower material platform (301) and the upper material platform (401) are fixedly connected to the positioning block (504) and the limit switch (505). The two lower material trays (302) and the upper material tray (402) are connected by a central partition (503). The lower surfaces of the two pressure plates (502) are in contact with the sides of the two lower material trays (302) and the upper material tray (402).

7. The four-station automated feeding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The X-axis linear module (203) slides linearly along the Y-axis via two first connecting slides (209), the Z-axis linear module (204) slides linearly along the X-axis via a second connecting slide (210), and the four gripper cylinders (212) slide linearly along the Z-axis via a third connecting slide (211).

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