Feeding device for plastic sheet vacuum forming
By using a servo motor-driven position adjustment component and an electric push rod suction component, the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding of plastic sheets was solved, achieving automated feeding and improving processing efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423281218.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the processing of sheet-shaped plastic materials requires continuous manual placement, resulting in high labor costs and low processing efficiency.
The system employs a position adjustment assembly including a servo motor, linear guide rail, linear guide rail, and guide frame, combined with a material suction assembly consisting of an electric push rod and a suction cup, to achieve automated feeding of plastic sheets.
It has enabled automated feeding of plastic sheets, improved processing efficiency, and reduced manual labor intensity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vacuum forming feeding technology, and in particular relates to a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets. Background Technology
[0002] Plastic sheets refer to materials used in the production of disposable plastic cups, plates, bowls, dishes, boxes, and other thermoformed products. They are widely used in packaging for food, vegetables, fruits, beverages, dairy products, and industrial parts. They are flat sheets made from thermoplastic resin through different processing techniques, including continuous rolls and sheets. Usually, when processing sheet-shaped plastic materials, it is necessary to manually place the plastic sheets at the processing site, resulting in high labor costs and low processing efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that when processing sheet-shaped plastic materials, it is necessary to manually place the plastic sheets at the processing site continuously, resulting in high labor costs and low processing efficiency.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets, comprising a mounting base and a fixing base, wherein the fixing base is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base, and the fixing base consists of four vertical rods and a circular plate, and further includes...
[0005] Position adjustment components, located at the upper end of the fixed base, include
[0006] A disc is rotatably mounted above a fixed base;
[0007] The upright plate is fixed vertically to the upper end of the disc, and a vertically movable slider is provided on one side.
[0008] A horizontal plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the slider, and an adjustment block for horizontal movement is provided at the bottom for flexible feeding of plastic sheets.
[0009] The suction assembly, located at the lower end of the adjusting block, is used for suction and placement of plastic sheets.
[0010] Furthermore, the position adjustment assembly includes a servo motor, a linear guide rail, a linear guide rail, and a guide frame, wherein:
[0011] The servo motor is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting base, and its output end vertically passes through the fixed base and is rotatably connected to it. The disc and the output end of the servo motor are fixedly connected. The linear guide rail is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the vertical plate. The slider is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail. The linear guide rail is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the horizontal plate. The adjusting block is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail. The guide frame is fixedly connected to the adjusting block.
[0012] Furthermore, the position adjustment assembly also includes a limiting block, a guide rod, a limiting frame, and a guide strip, wherein:
[0013] The limiting block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc and is C-shaped. The inner wall of the limiting block is in contact with the outer wall of the fixed seat. The guide rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical plate. The limiting frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider and vertically penetrates the guide rod and is slidably connected to it. The guide strip is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate. The guide frame and the guide strip are slidably connected.
[0014] Furthermore, the suction assembly includes a cylinder, an electric push rod, a piston, a connecting tube, and a suction cup, wherein:
[0015] The cylinder is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the guide frame, the electric push rod is fixedly connected to the inner top of the cylinder, the piston is fixedly connected to the free end of the electric push rod, the connecting tube is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder and is arranged in a ring and communicates with the inside of the cylinder, and the suction cup is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting tube.
[0016] Furthermore, symmetrically distributed reinforcing plates are fixedly connected at the connection between the disc and the upright plate, and these plates are arranged in a triangular pattern.
[0017] Furthermore, the limiting frame is C-shaped, the connecting pipe is bent, and the guide rod is C-shaped.
[0018] Furthermore, the guide frame consists of a square plate and an inclined U-shaped frame, with the square plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting block and the frame and guide strip slidably connected.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above structure are as follows:
[0020] (1) The rotation of the disc adjusts the direction of the suction cup, the vertical sliding of the slider adjusts the vertical position of the suction cup, and the adjustment block drives the guide frame to move laterally to adjust the position of the suction cup laterally.
[0021] (2) The electric push rod retracts to move the piston upward, and each suction cup holds the plastic sheet tightly. By controlling the extension of the electric push rod, the plastic sheet can be separated from the suction cup.
[0022] (3) The rotation of the disc causes the limiting block to rotate on the fixed seat, the vertical movement of the slider causes the limiting frame to slide on the guide rod, and the horizontal movement of the guide frame causes the sliding on the guide bar, which increases the stability of the suction cup when it is being adjusted. Attached Figure Description
[0023] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets proposed in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a front view of a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a side view of a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets proposed in this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets proposed in this utility model from another perspective.
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a cylindrical feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets, as proposed in this utility model.
[0030] In the attached diagram: 1. Mounting base, 2. Fixed base, 3. Disc, 4. Slider, 5. Adjusting block, 6. Servo motor, 7. Vertical plate, 8. Linear guide rail, 9. Horizontal plate, 10. Linear guide rail, 11. Guide frame, 12. Limiting block, 13. Guide rod, 14. Limiting frame, 15. Guide bar, 16. Cylinder, 17. Electric push rod, 18. Piston, 19. Connecting pipe, 20. Suction cup, 21. Reinforcing plate. Detailed Implementation
[0031] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a feeding device for plastic sheet vacuum forming includes a mounting base 1 and a fixed base 2. The fixed base 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base 1. The fixed base 2 consists of four vertical rods and a circular plate. It also includes a position adjustment component and a suction component. The position adjustment component is located at the upper end of the fixed base 2 and includes a rotating disc 3, a vertically moving slider 4, and a horizontally moving adjustment block 5 for flexible feeding of plastic sheets. The suction component is located at the lower end of the adjustment block 5 for sucking up and putting down the plastic sheets.
[0032] like Figure 1-5As shown, to improve the flexibility of material loading, the position adjustment assembly includes a servo motor 6, a vertical plate 7, a linear guide rail 8, a horizontal plate 9, a linear guide rail 10, a guide frame 11, a limiting block 12, a guide rod 13, a limiting frame 14, and a guide bar 15. The servo motor 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base 1, and its output end vertically penetrates the fixed base 2 and is rotatably connected to it. The disc 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 6. The limiting block 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc 3 and is C-shaped. The inner wall of the limiting block 12 fits against the outer wall of the fixed base 2. The rotation of the limiting block 12 on the fixed base increases the stability of the disc 3 during rotation. The vertical plate 7 is fixedly connected to the top of the disc 3. Symmetrically distributed reinforcing plates 21 are fixedly connected at the connection between the disc 3 and the vertical plate 7 and are triangularly arranged to increase the stability between the vertical plate 7 and the disc 3. The linear guide rail 8 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the vertical plate 7. The slider 4 is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail 8. The guide rod 13... The guide rod 13 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vertical plate 7. The guide rod 13 is C-shaped. The limiting frame 14 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider 4 and vertically passes through the guide rod 13 and is slidably connected to it. The limiting frame 14 is C-shaped. The limiting frame 14 slides on the guide rod 13 to increase the stability of the slider 4 when sliding vertically. The horizontal plate 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider 4. The linear guide rail 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the horizontal plate 9. The adjusting block 5 is slidably set on the linear guide rail 10. The guide frame 11 is fixedly connected to the adjusting block 5. The guide frame 11 is composed of a square plate and an inclined U-shaped frame. The square plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting block 5. The guide strip 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate 9. The frame and the guide strip 15 are slidably connected. The sliding of the frame on the guide strip 15 increases the stability of the adjusting block 5 when moving. The position of feeding can be flexibly adjusted by rotating the disc 3, sliding the slider 4 vertically, and moving the guide frame 11 laterally driven by the adjusting block 5.
[0033] like Figure 4-6 As shown, in order to quickly and stably complete the suction and placement of plastic sheets, the suction assembly includes a cylinder 16, an electric push rod 17, a piston 18, a connecting tube 19, and a suction cup 20. The cylinder 16 is fixedly connected to one bottom end of the square plate, the electric push rod 17 is fixedly connected to the inner top of the cylinder 16, the piston 18 is fixedly connected to the free end of the electric push rod 17, the connecting tube 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder 16, and four sets of them are arranged in a ring and communicate with the inside of the cylinder 16. The connecting tube 19 is bent, and the suction cup 20 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting tube 19. By controlling the downward and upward movement of the piston 18 through the extension and retraction of the electric push rod 17, the suction and placement of the plastic sheet can be completed.
[0034] In practical use, the servo motor 6 is turned on, and the rotation of the disc 3 adjusts the direction of the suction cup 20. When the disc 3 rotates, it drives the limit block 12 to rotate on the fixed base 2. The linear guide rail 8 is controlled to make the slider 4 slide vertically, thereby adjusting the vertical position of the suction cup 20. As the slider 4 moves vertically, it drives the limit frame 14 to slide on the guide rod 13, increasing the stability of the slider 4 during sliding. The linear guide rail 10 is controlled to make the adjusting block 5 drive the guide frame 11 to move laterally, thereby adjusting the position of the suction cup 20. The position is adjusted laterally. When the guide frame 11 moves laterally, it slides on the guide strip 15, which increases the stability of the guide frame 11. When picking up the plastic sheet, after the suction cup 20 is attached to the plastic sheet, the electric push rod 17 is controlled to retract. The piston 18 moves upward so that each suction cup 20 sucks the plastic sheet tightly. Then, the plastic sheet is placed at the loading position by the above-mentioned adjustment mechanism for the position of the suction cup 20. The extension of the electric push rod 17 can separate the plastic sheet from the suction cup 20, thus completing the loading operation of the plastic sheet.
[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art, inspired by this description, design similar structural methods and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A feeding device for thermoforming plastic sheets, comprising a mounting base (1) and a fixing base (2), wherein the fixing base (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting base (1), and the fixing base (2) consists of four vertical rods and a circular plate, characterized in that: Also includes Position adjustment component, located on the upper end of the fixed base (2), includes The disc (3) is rotatably positioned above the fixed base (2); The upright plate (7) is vertically fixed to the upper end of the disc (3), and a vertically movable slider (4) is provided on one side. A horizontal plate (9) is fixedly set on one side of the slider (4), and an adjustment block (5) for horizontal movement is provided at the bottom for flexible feeding of plastic sheets; The suction assembly is located at the lower end of the adjusting block (5) and is used for suction and placement of plastic sheets.
2. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 1, characterized in that: The position adjustment assembly includes a servo motor (6), a linear guide rail (8), a linear guide rail (10), and a guide frame (11), wherein: The servo motor (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base (1), and its output end passes vertically through the fixed base (2) and is rotatably connected to it. The disc (3) and the output end of the servo motor (6) are fixedly connected. The linear guide rail (8) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the vertical plate (7). The slider (4) is slidably set on the linear guide rail (8). The linear guide rail (10) is fixedly installed on the bottom of the horizontal plate (9). The adjusting block (5) is slidably set on the linear guide rail (10). The guide frame (11) is fixedly connected to the adjusting block (5).
3. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position adjustment assembly further includes a limiting block (12), a guide rod (13), a limiting frame (14), and a guide strip (15), wherein: The limiting block (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the disc (3) and is arranged in a C-shape. The inner wall of the limiting block (12) is in contact with the outer wall of the fixed seat (2). The guide rod (13) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the upright plate (7). The limiting frame (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider (4) and is vertically connected through the guide rod (13). The guide strip (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate (9). The guide frame (11) and the guide strip (15) are slidably connected.
4. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 3, characterized in that: The suction assembly includes a cylinder (16), an electric push rod (17), a piston (18), a connecting pipe (19), and a suction cup (20), wherein: The cylinder (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the guide frame (11), the electric push rod (17) is fixedly connected to the inner top of the cylinder (16), the piston (18) is fixedly connected to the free end of the electric push rod (17), the connecting tube (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder (16) and is arranged in a ring and communicates with the inside of the cylinder (16), and the suction cup (20) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the connecting tube (19).
5. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 4, characterized in that: The disk (3) and the upright plate (7) are fixedly connected with symmetrically distributed reinforcing plates (21), which are arranged in a triangular shape.
6. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting frame (14) is C-shaped, the connecting pipe (19) is bent, and the guide rod (13) is C-shaped.
7. The feeding device for vacuum forming of plastic sheets according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide frame (11) consists of a square plate and an inclined U-shaped frame. The square plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the adjusting block (5), and the frame and the guide strip (15) are slidably connected.