Automatic feeding table for injection molding machining

By designing an automatic feeding platform and utilizing the cooperation of robotic arms and components, the automated feeding of parts is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and misplacement of parts by manual feeding, improving the accuracy and efficiency of feeding, and reducing costs.

CN223589920UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25DONGGUAN DINGQIN MOLD CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423252100.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

In existing injection molding processes, manual loading is inefficient and prone to missing or misplacing parts, affecting production efficiency and product quality, and increasing scrap rate and costs.

Method used

Design an automatic feeding station, including a robotic arm, a rotary lifting assembly, a vibratory feeding assembly, and a gripping assembly. The robotic arm's movement enables automated feeding of parts, and the combination of grippers and suction cups ensures accurate transfer and insertion of parts.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated feeding of parts, improved the accuracy and efficiency of feeding, reduced the instability of manual operation, and reduced scrap rate and production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding table for injection molding processing in the field of injection molding feeding, which comprises a base, a mechanical arm, a rotary lifting component and a vibration feeding component, the rotary lifting component and the vibration feeding component are arranged on two sides of the mechanical arm, a grabbing component matched with the mechanical arm is arranged at the output end of the mechanical arm, a placing seat matched with the grabbing component is arranged on the base, and a feeding component is arranged on the placing seat. The grabbing assembly comprises a first suction cup and a clamping jaw, the first suction cup is installed at the output end of the mechanical arm, first driving pieces are arranged on the two sides of the first suction cup, a slidable installation plate is arranged at the output end of the first suction cup, and the clamping jaw is arranged on one side of the installation plate. According to the automatic feeding device, the first suction cup and the clamping jaw are matched with the rotary lifting assembly and the vibration feeding assembly respectively through the mechanical arm, parts are conveyed to the containing base, then the parts are conveyed to an injection mold through the feeding assembly, and automatic feeding is achieved. And through cooperation of the first driving piece and the mounting plate, the clamping jaws are slidably mounted on the two sides of the first suction cup, flexible grabbing, releasing and inserting actions are achieved, and the feeding accuracy and efficiency are improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to injection molding feeding field, concretely relates to a kind of for injection molding processing automatic feeding table. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous evolution of the era and the rapid development of science and technology, the processing method of product has shown a diversified development trend, and there are various types. Among many processing technologies, injection molding is widely used in many fields such as automobiles, home appliances and medical devices due to its high efficiency, relatively low production cost and high forming precision. In addition, before injection molding, a variety of parts prepared in advance can be placed inside the mold, so that these parts are wrapped by the injection molded part and formed together during the injection molding process. This method not only effectively saves the subsequent assembly process and reduces labor costs, but also significantly improves the efficiency of the entire production process, so that products can enter the market faster to meet the needs of consumers.

[0003] In the existing injection molding process, parts are usually placed on the mold by manual operation, but due to the instability of manual operation, the accuracy and speed of part placement are often difficult to guarantee, which not only affects production efficiency, but also may cause fluctuations in product quality. In addition, manual operation can also lead to missed or misplaced parts, increasing the scrap rate and production cost. Therefore, the utility model provides an automatic feeding table for injection molding. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model provides a kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding, realizes automatic feeding function by automation machinery, solves the problem of low efficiency of manual feeding and easily missed or misplaced parts.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following way:

[0006] An automatic feeding table for injection molding includes a base, a mechanical arm is provided on the base, a rotary lifting assembly and a vibrating feeder assembly are respectively provided on the two sides of the mechanical arm, a gripping assembly is provided on the output end of the mechanical arm and cooperates with the rotary lifting assembly and the vibrating feeder assembly, a placement seat is provided on one side of the base and cooperates with the gripping assembly, and a feeding assembly is connected to the upper end of the placement seat.

[0007] The gripping assembly includes a first suction cup and a clamping jaw, the first suction cup is fixedly installed on the output end of the mechanical arm, first driving elements are provided on the two sides of the first suction cup, a slidable mounting plate is provided on the output end of the first driving elements, and the clamping jaw is provided on one side of the mounting plate.

[0008] Further, a limiting block is arranged at the center of the clamping jaw, and a guide part is arranged at one end of the limiting block and abuts against the part.

[0009] Further, the mounting plate is in L-shaped structure.

[0010] Further, a sliding groove is arranged at one side of the mounting plate, and a sliding block is arranged at one side of the first driving member and cooperates with the sliding groove.

[0011] Further, the rotary lifting assembly comprises a rotating disc, a supporting rod and a lifting rod, the rotating disc is rotatably arranged on the base by a driving motor, the supporting rod is arranged around the axis of the rotating disc, the lifting rod is arranged at one side of the rotating disc, and a second driving member is arranged in the base and cooperates with the lifting rod in sliding.

[0012] Further, the vibration feeding assembly comprises a vibrating disc, a guide rail and a slidable feeding block, the guide rail is connected with the vibrating disc and the feeding block at two ends respectively, a wire rail is arranged on the base and cooperates with the feeding block, and a third driving member is arranged at one end of the wire rail and cooperates with the feeding block.

[0013] Further, the feeding assembly comprises a fourth driving member, a rotating frame and a feeding head, the fourth driving member is connected with the outside, the rotating frame is rotatably arranged on the output end of the fourth driving member, and the feeding head is fixedly arranged at one side of the rotating frame.

[0014] Further, the feeding head comprises a base, a magnetic block, a sliding head and a sliding rod, one end of the base is fixedly arranged on the rotating frame, the magnetic block is arranged at the other end of the base, the sliding head and the sliding rod are arranged at the outer side of the base respectively, a fixing block is arranged in the base and cooperates with the sliding rod, the sliding head and the sliding rod are provided with a fifth driving member at one end respectively, and a return spring is arranged between the fixing block and the base.

[0015] Further, a push rod and a push block are arranged on the placing seat and cooperate with the magnetic block and the fixing block respectively, and a sixth driving member is arranged at the lower end of the push rod and the push block.

[0016] Further, a display is arranged on the base, and a rotatable alarm lamp is arranged at the upper end of the display.

[0017] The utility model discloses a beneficial effect: through the movement of mechanical arm, make first sucking disc and clamping jaw respectively with the rotation lifting assembly and the vibration feed assembly of both sides of mechanical arm cooperation, the part transmission of both sides is placed on the seat, and then through the feeding assembly and installs the part on the seat in injection mold, thereby realizes the automation of part feed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is first structure schematic drawing of the utility model discloses a kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding processing;

[0019] Figure 2 It is second structure schematic drawing of the utility model discloses a kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding processing;

[0020] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 Enlarged schematic view of A in it;

[0021] Figure 4 It is Figure 2 Enlarged schematic view of B in it;

[0022] Figure 5 It is partial sectional view of the utility model discloses a kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding processing;

[0023] Figure 6 It is partial enlarged view of the utility model discloses a kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding processing;

[0024] Figure 7 It is sectional view of the utility model discloses in seat;

[0025] Figure 8 It is structure schematic view of feeding assembly in the utility model;

[0026] Figure 9 It is sectional view of feeding assembly in the utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 It is partial sectional view of feeding assembly in the utility model;

[0028] Figure 11 It is structure schematic view of clamping jaw in the utility model;

[0029] Figure 12 It is structure schematic view of first driving element in the utility model;

[0030] Figure 13 It is structure schematic view of mounting plate in the utility model;

[0031] The figure reference is: 1 - base, 2 - mechanical arm, 3 - rotating lifting assembly, 3A - rotating disc, 3B - support rod, 3C - lifting rod, 3D - drive motor, 3E - second driving part, 4 - vibration feeding assembly, 4A - vibration disc, 4B - guide rail, 4C - feeding block, 4D - wire rail, 4E - third driving part, 5 - grabbing assembly, 5A - first suction cup, 5B - clamping jaw, 5C - first driving part, 5D - mounting plate, 5E - limiting block, 5F - guide part, 5G - sliding groove, 5H - sliding block, 6 - placing seat, 6A - push rod, 6B - push block, 6C - sixth driving part, 7 - feeding assembly, 7A - fourth driving part, 7B - rotating frame, 7C - feeding head, 7D - base, 7E - magnetic block, 7F - sliding head, 7G - sliding rod, 7H - fixed block, 7J - fifth driving part, 7K - return spring, 8 - display, 9 - alarm lamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model will be described in further detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0033] In this embodiment, refer to Figures 1-13 A kind of automatic feeding table for injection molding processing specifically implemented, including base 1, base 1 is equipped with mechanical arm 2, the two sides of mechanical arm 2 are equipped with rotating lifting assembly 3 and vibration feeding assembly 4 respectively, the output end of mechanical arm 2 is equipped with with rotating lifting assembly 3 and vibration feeding assembly 4 cooperate and grab feeding assembly 5, the side of base 1 is equipped with with grab feeding assembly 5 cooperate and placing seat 6, placing seat 6 is equipped with with the recess corresponding to part, the upper end of placing seat 6 is equipped with with external feeding assembly 7, feeding assembly 7 can be connected with three-axis manipulator or linear module etc., to be connected with three-axis manipulator or linear module etc., so as to be transferred to the part on placing seat 6 on injection mold.The effect of automatic feeding is realized.

[0034] The grabbing assembly 5 includes a first suction cup 5A and a clamping jaw 5B, which are used to grab parts of different shapes and sizes, respectively. The first suction cup 5A is fixedly installed on the output end of the mechanical arm 2, and both sides of the first suction cup 5A are provided with first driving members 5C. The output end of each first driving member 5C is provided with a slidable mounting plate 5D, and the clamping jaw 5B is arranged on one side of the mounting plate 5D. The first driving member 5C can be a linear driving device such as a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. The center of the clamping jaw 5B is provided with a limiting block 5E, and one end of the limiting block 5E is provided with a guide portion 5F which is in contact with the part. Through the cooperation of the first driving member 5C and the mounting plate 5D, the clamping jaw 5B and the limiting block 5E are displaced with the sliding of the mounting plate 5D, so as to realize small-amplitude adjustment. Moreover, when the part is grabbed, the part in contact with the guide portion 5F can effectively prevent the part from sliding or tilting during the grabbing process, and the part in contact with the guide portion 5F is firmly grabbed by the cooperation of the limiting block 5E and the clamping block, so that the part will not fall off during the movement of the mechanical arm 2.

[0035] In addition, the center of the limiting block 5E is provided with a through hole penetrating the guide portion 5F, and the other end of the limiting block 5E is provided with a detector cooperating with the through hole. The detector can detect whether there is a part on the guide portion 5F. When the part is correctly placed on the guide portion 5F, the detector will send a signal to confirm that the part has been successfully grabbed. If the detector does not detect the part, the system will automatically adjust the grabbing position or issue an alarm to prompt the operator to check. Such design ensures the accuracy and reliability of the grabbing process, greatly improving the efficiency and stability of the automatic feeding system.

[0036] In the embodiment, the mounting plate 5D has an L-shaped structure. The L-shaped structure design enables the mounting plate 5D to provide a larger support area in a limited space, thereby enhancing the stability and carrying capacity of the entire mechanical arm 2 system. Moreover, one side of the mounting plate 5D is provided with a sliding groove 5G, and one side of the first driving member 5C is provided with a sliding block 5H cooperating with the sliding groove 5G. Through the cooperation of the sliding groove 5G and the sliding block 5H, the first driving member 5C can realize precise linear motion when pushing the mounting plate 5D to move. The shape and size of the sliding groove 5G are carefully designed to ensure smooth sliding of the sliding block 5H, reduce friction and wear, and prolong the service life of the mechanical arm 2.

[0037] The rotary lifting assembly 3 comprises a rotating disc 3A, a support rod 3B and a lifting rod 3C. The rotating disc 3A is rotatably installed on the base 1 by a driving motor 3D. The support rod 3B is arranged around the axis of the rotating disc 3A. The lifting rod 3C is arranged on one side of the rotating disc 3A. The base 1 is provided with a second driving member 3E which is in sliding cooperation with the lifting rod 3C. The support rod 3B is used for fixing the parts to ensure that the parts remain stable during rotation. The lifting rod 3C is responsible for lifting the parts on the support rod 3B to a specified height and cooperating with the suction cup on the mechanical arm 2, so as to realize accurate feeding of the parts. The second driving member 3E can adopt a linear motor or other driving device to realize accurate movement of the lifting rod 3C. In this embodiment, a linear motor is used as the second driving member 3E, which has the advantage of providing smooth and accurate motion control, which is crucial for realizing high-precision feeding of the parts.

[0038] The vibration feeding assembly 4 comprises a vibrating disc 4A, a guide rail 4B and a slidable feeding block 4C. The two ends of the guide rail 4B are respectively connected to the vibrating disc 4A and the feeding block 4C. The base 1 is provided with a linear rail 4D which is in cooperation with the feeding block 4C. One end of the linear rail 4D is provided with a third driving member 4E which is in connection and cooperation with the feeding block 4C. The parts such as terminals are orderly delivered to the guide rail 4B by the vibrating disc 4A and are pushed forward, so that the parts enter the feeding block 4C. Then the third driving member 4E makes the feeding block 4C slide in cooperation with the linear rail 4D, so as to drive the parts on the feeding block 4C to deviate and be misaligned with the parts on the guide rail 4B, thereby avoiding the phenomena of jamming and piling. In this embodiment, the third driving member 4E adopts a cylinder to realize the sliding of the feeding block 4C. The use of the cylinder can provide sufficient power and speed to ensure the efficiency and stability of the feeding process.

[0039] The feeding assembly 7 comprises a fourth driving member 7A, a rotating frame 7B and a feeding head 7C. The fourth driving member 7A is connected to the outside. The fourth driving member 7A can be connected and cooperated with external devices such as three-axis mechanical hands or linear modules, so that the feeding assembly 7 can be moved into the injection molding machine to deliver the parts on the placing seat 6 to the injection mold. The rotating frame 7B is rotatably installed on the output end of the fourth driving member 7A. The output end of the fourth driving member 7A is provided with a connecting rod which is in connection and cooperation with the rotating frame 7B. The rotating frame 7B and the connecting rod are both in cooperation with the fourth driving member 7A through a rotating shaft, and the fourth driving member 7A output end slides to make the rotating block rotate to realize the steering action. The feeding head 7C is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating frame 7B.

[0040] The feeding head 7C comprises a base 7D, a magnetic block 7E, a sliding head 7F and a sliding rod 7G, one end of the sliding rod 7G is provided with the same structure as the guide part 5F. One end of the base 7D is fixedly installed on the rotating frame 7B, the magnetic block 7E is arranged at the other end of the base 7D, the sliding head 7F and the sliding rod 7G are arranged at the outer side of the base 7D, a fixed block 7H matched with the sliding rod 7G is arranged in the base 7D, the fifth driving element 7J is arranged at one end of the sliding head 7F and the sliding rod 7G, and the reset spring 7K is arranged between the fixed block 7H and the base 7D. The base 7D is provided with a through slot for sliding of the sliding rod 7G and the fixed block 7H. When the magnetic block 7E contacts the part, the planar part can be adsorbed by magnetic force, and after moving to the injection mold, the part is pushed into the mold through cooperation of the sliding head 7F and the fifth driving element 7J. At the same time, through cooperation between the reset spring 7K, the fixed block 7H and the sliding rod 7G, the sheet part such as the hardware terminal can be fixed in the through slot, and after moving to the injection mold, the sliding rod 7G is extruded to the fixed block 7H through driving of the fifth driving element 7J, so that the part is released and pushed out of the through slot and inserted into the injection mold. The feeding operation is completed together with the sliding head 7F.

[0041] The placing seat 6 is provided with a push rod 6A and a push block 6B matched with the magnetic block 7E and the fixed block 7H, respectively, and the lower end of the push rod 6A and the push block 6B is provided with the sixth driving element 6C. Through movement of the output end of the sixth driving element 6C, the push rod 6A moves upward to lift the planar part to contact the magnetic block 7E, and the part is stably grabbed through magnetic force of the magnetic block 7E. Moreover, the push block 6B can push the sheet part such as the terminal into the through slot in the base 7D under the pushing of the sixth driving element 6C, so that the part contacts the sliding rod 7G and the fixed block 7H and is limited in the through slot.

[0042] Moreover, the base 1 is further provided with a display 8, and the upper end of the display 8 is provided with a rotatable alarm lamp 9. The display 8 can display the running state and fault information of the equipment in real time. The alarm lamp 9 will automatically light up when an abnormal situation is detected, reminding the operator to handle the problem in time. Moreover, the display 8 is further provided with control buttons, and the operator can start, stop and reset the equipment through these buttons. Thus, instant control and management of the equipment are realized.

[0043] The utility model discloses the movement of mechanical arm 2 makes first sucking disc 5A and clamping jaw 5B respectively with the cooperation of the two sides of mechanical arm 2's rotary lifting assembly 3 and vibration feed assembly 4, and the part of two sides is delivered to the seat 6 on placing, and then through the part of feeding assembly 7 and installs the part on placing seat 6 to injection mold, thereby realizes the automation of part supply. And, through the cooperation of first driving part 5C and mounting plate 5D, clamping jaw 5B can be slidably installed in the two sides of first sucking disc 5A, makes clamping jaw 5B can flexibly realize the action of grabbing and inserting, thereby improves the accuracy and efficiency of feeding.

[0044] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model in any form, although the utility model discloses the above with the preferred embodiment, however, is not used to limit the utility model, any person skilled in the art, without departing from the technical scheme range of the utility model, when utilizing the technical content disclosed above makes a little change or modification equivalent variation equivalent embodiment, but as long as not departing from the technical scheme content of the utility model, according to the utility model technology refers to the above embodiment is made any simple modification, equivalent variation and modification, all belong to the range of the utility model technical scheme.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding table for injection molding, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), on which a robotic arm (2) is provided. A rotary lifting assembly (3) and a vibrating feeding assembly (4) are respectively provided on both sides of the robotic arm (2). A gripping assembly (5) that cooperates with the rotary lifting assembly (3) and the vibrating feeding assembly (4) is provided on the output end of the robotic arm (2). A placement seat (6) that cooperates with the gripping assembly (5) is provided on one side of the base (1). A feeding assembly (7) that is connected to the outside is provided on the upper end of the placement seat (6). The material gripping assembly (5) includes a first suction cup (5A) and a gripper (5B). The first suction cup (5A) is fixedly installed on the output end of the robotic arm (2). A first driving member (5C) is provided on both sides of the first suction cup (5A). A slidable mounting plate (5D) is provided on the output end of the first driving member (5C). The gripper (5B) is located on one side of the mounting plate (5D).

2. The automatic feeding table for injection molding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper (5B) has a limiting block (5E) at its center, and one end of the limiting block (5E) has a guide portion (5F) that fits into the part.

3. The automatic feeding table for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting plate (5D) has an L-shaped structure.

4. The automatic feeding table for injection molding as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting plate (5D) has a sliding groove (5G) on one side, and the first driving member (5C) has a sliding block (5H) on one side that cooperates with the sliding groove (5G).

5. An automatic feeding table for injection molding as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating lifting assembly (3) includes a rotating disk (3A), a support rod (3B), and a lifting rod (3C). The rotating disk (3A) is rotatably mounted on the base (1) via a drive motor (3D). The support rod (3B) is arranged around the axis of the rotating disk (3A). The lifting rod (3C) is located on one side of the rotating disk (3A). The base (1) is provided with a second driving member (3E) that slides with the lifting rod (3C).

6. The automatic feeding table for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibratory feeding assembly (4) includes a vibratory plate (4A), a guide rail (4B), and a slidable feeding block (4C). The two ends of the guide rail (4B) are respectively connected to the vibratory plate (4A) and the feeding block (4C). A linear rail (4D) that cooperates with the feeding block (4C) is installed on the base (1). One end of the linear rail (4D) is provided with a third driving component (4E) that connects and cooperates with the feeding block (4C).

7. The automatic feeding table for injection molding according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (7) includes a fourth driving member (7A), a rotating frame (7B), and a feeding head (7C). The fourth driving member (7A) is connected to the outside, the rotating frame (7B) is rotatably mounted on the output end of the fourth driving member (7A), and the feeding head (7C) is fixedly mounted on one side of the rotating frame (7B).

8. An automatic feeding table for injection molding as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding head (7C) includes a base (7D), a magnetic block (7E), a sliding head (7F), and a sliding rod (7G). One end of the base (7D) is fixedly mounted on the rotating frame (7B), and the magnetic block (7E) is located at the other end of the base (7D). The sliding head (7F) and the sliding rod (7G) are respectively located on the outside of the base (7D). A fixing block (7H) that cooperates with the sliding rod (7G) is provided inside the base (7D). A fifth driving member (7J) is provided at one end of both the sliding head (7F) and the sliding rod (7G). A return spring (7K) is provided between the fixing block (7H) and the base (7D).

9. An automatic feeding table for injection molding as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The placement base (6) is provided with a push rod (6A) and a push block (6B) that cooperate with the magnetic block (7E) and the fixing block (7H), respectively. The lower end of the push rod (6A) and the push block (6B) is provided with a sixth driving member (6C).

10. An automatic feeding table for injection molding according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a display (8), and the upper end of the display (8) is provided with a rotatable alarm light (9).