Feeding device for tubular materials

Abstract

The feeding device comprises a stock bin and a suction part located above the stock bin, and the stock bin is provided with an opening facing the suction part so that the suction part can suck the tubular materials stored in the stock bin; wherein a plurality of clamping grooves are formed in the bottom face, facing the suction part, of the stock bin at intervals, the clamping grooves are used for assembling partition plates so as to divide the stock bin into two areas, the first area is close to the suction part and used for storing the tubular materials sucked by the suction part, and the second area is far away from the suction part and used for storing the tubular materials sucked by the suction part. Tubular materials to be transported to the first area can be selectively stored; when the partition plates are assembled in different clamping grooves, the volumes of the first area and the second area are different accordingly. Compared with the prior art, the tubular material storage space with the adjustable volume is arranged, so that the production requirements of different batches can be met, and the tubular material storage device is adaptive to tubular materials of different specifications and has practicability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a feeding device for tubular materials, belonging to the field of silo equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A silo is used to store materials, providing a fundamental guarantee for subsequent production processes. Typically, the volume of a silo is fixed, and this volume determines the quantity of products produced in a given batch. However, single-volume silos are no longer sufficient to meet the ever-increasing production demands of different customers. Furthermore, current silos usually only accommodate one type of material, resulting in poor adaptability and an inability to meet diverse production needs.

[0003] In view of this, it is indeed necessary to improve the existing feeding device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a feeding device for tubular materials. The feeding device can adjust the volume of the stored material and adapt to different materials to meet different needs.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0006] A feeding device for tubular materials includes a hopper and a suction member located above the hopper. The hopper opens towards the suction member to allow the suction member to draw in the tubular materials stored in the hopper. The bottom surface of the hopper facing the suction member has several spaced-apart slots for mounting partitions to divide the hopper into two areas. A first area is located close to the suction member and is used to store the tubular materials to be drawn in by the suction member. A second area is located away from the suction member and can selectively store tubular materials to be transported to the first area. When the partitions are mounted in different slots, the volumes of the first and second areas differ accordingly.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, at least one baffle is provided in the first area, the baffle abutting against the partition and being arranged perpendicular to the partition, so as to divide the first area into at least two feeding areas.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, the suction member is configured to be movable, and the direction of movement of the suction member is the same as the direction of extension of the partition along the bottom surface of the hopper. The suction member can selectively suction tubular materials stored in either of the two feeding areas.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, in the opening direction of the hopper, the feeding device is also provided with a monitoring element located above the hopper, the monitoring element being configured to monitor the height of the tubular material in the first area.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the tubular materials are stacked in the first area. When the number of stacked tubular materials reaches the maximum, the tubular materials on the top layer can be grabbed by the suction device. The monitoring device is used to monitor the height of the stacked tubular materials in the first area.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the bottom of the hopper is also provided with a driving component. The driving component is configured to drive the hopper to move toward the suction member. The driving component is electrically connected to the monitoring member. When the tubular material at the top layer is grabbed by the suction member, the driving component drives the hopper to move to the second layer where the tubular material is grabbed by the suction member.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the placement direction of the tubular material is perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition along the bottom surface of the silo.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the suction member is configured to vacuum suction the tubular material.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the extension direction of the partition along the bottom surface of the hopper is defined as the horizontal direction, and the opening direction of the hopper is defined as the vertical direction. In the horizontal direction, there are two slots and they are respectively located on opposite sides of the hopper. The partition is engaged in the two slots.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the slots are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the hopper, the hopper has a side wall close to the slots, the top of the side wall is provided with an embedding groove, the embedding groove and the slots are located on the same plane, the partition has a first snap-fit ​​part and a second snap-fit ​​part, the first snap-fit ​​part snaps into the slots, and the second snap-fit ​​part snaps into the embedding groove.

[0016] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting several spaced slots on the bottom surface of the hopper facing the suction component, and assembling partitions in the slots, the hopper is divided into two areas. The first area is located close to the suction component and is used to store tubular materials to be sucked up by the suction component. The second area is located away from the suction component and can selectively store tubular materials to be transported to the first area. When the partitions are assembled in different slots, the volumes of the first and second areas are also different. In this way, the storage space can be adjusted to meet the production needs of different batches. The adjustment of the partition positions also allows the storage space to be adapted to materials of different specifications, thus possessing adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device for tubular materials that conforms to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate silo.

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the feeding device from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses a feeding device 100 for tubular materials, including a hopper 1 and a suction member 2 located above the hopper 1. The hopper 1 opens towards the suction member 2 to allow the suction member 2 to suction the tubular materials stored in the hopper 1. The bottom surface of the hopper 1 facing the suction member 2 is provided with several spaced slots 11. These slots 11 are used to assemble partitions 12, dividing the hopper 1 into two areas. A first area 13 is located close to the suction member 2 and is used to store the tubular materials to be suctioned by the suction member 2. A second area 14 is located away from the suction member 2 and can selectively store tubular materials to be transported to the first area 13. When the partitions 12 are assembled in different slots 11, the volumes of the first area 13 and the second area 14 also differ. In other words, by adjusting the position of the partitions 12, the volume of the first area 13 can be adjusted, thus adjusting the quantity of tubular materials suitable for the next process.

[0022] In this embodiment, the placement direction of the tubular material is perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition 12 along the bottom surface of the hopper 1. This is to ensure that the hopper 1 can accommodate tubular materials of different specifications by adjusting the position of the partition 12, thus improving its practicality. In other embodiments, the placement direction of the tubular material can also be set to be the same as the extension direction of the partition 12 along the bottom surface of the hopper 1; there is no limitation on this.

[0023] The tubular materials are stacked within the first area 13. Therefore, with the height remaining constant, the volume of the first area can be increased or decreased by adjusting the position of the partition 12. The second area can be left idle or used to store other materials for other processes, or it can store the tubular materials to be transported to the first area 13; there are no restrictions on this.

[0024] Specifically, the extension direction of the partition 12 along the bottom surface of the hopper 1 is defined as horizontal, and the opening direction of the hopper 1 is defined as vertical. In the horizontal direction, there are two slots 11, which are respectively located on opposite sides of the hopper 1, and the partition 12 is engaged in the two slots 11.

[0025] In this embodiment, the slots 11 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the hopper 1. The hopper 1 has a side wall 16 near the slots 11, and the top of the side wall 16 is provided with an embedding groove 161. The embedding groove 161 and the slots 11 are located on the same plane. The partition 12 has a first engaging portion 121 and a second engaging portion 122. The first engaging portion 121 engages into the slot 11, and the second engaging portion 122 engages into the embedding groove 161. The partition 12 is preferably a T-shaped plate. The slots 11 and the embedding groove 161 can fix the partition 12 in two positions, upper and lower. Marks can be engraved on the outer periphery of the embedding groove 161 to record the appropriate product type for future use.

[0026] Preferably, at least one baffle 15 is also provided in the first area 13. The baffle 15 abuts against the partition 12 and is arranged perpendicular to the partition 12 to divide the first area 13 into at least two feeding areas 131. The number of baffles 15 is determined according to the actual length of the tubular material. By setting the baffles 15, the first area 13 can be reasonably planned to accommodate more tubular material. At the same time, when the placement direction of the tubular material is set to be the same as the extension direction of the partition 12 along the bottom surface of the hopper 1, different specifications of tubular material can also be accommodated by adjusting the number of baffles 15.

[0027] The suction member 2 is configured to be movable, and its direction of movement is the same as the extension direction of the partition 12 along the bottom surface of the hopper 1. The suction member 2 can selectively suction tubular materials stored in either of the two feeding areas 131. The movable suction member 2 ensures that tubular materials in each feeding area 131 can be grasped. Preferably, the suction member 2 is configured to vacuum-suck the tubular materials. Of course, in other embodiments, the suction member 2 can also be replaced with a gripper, as long as it can accurately grasp the tubular materials; there are no limitations on this.

[0028] In the opening direction of the silo 1, the feeding device 100 is also provided with a monitoring element 3 located above the silo 1. The monitoring element 3 is configured to monitor the height of the tubular material in the first area 13.

[0029] In this embodiment, the tubular materials are stacked within the first area 13. When the number of stacked tubular materials reaches its maximum, the topmost tubular material can be grasped by the suction member 2. The monitoring member 3 is used to monitor the height of the stacked tubular materials within the first area 13. Preferably, a monitor 21 is also provided above the real-time suction member 2, which is used to monitor whether the tubular material is being sucked up by the suction member 2.

[0030] The bottom of the hopper 1 is also provided with a drive assembly 4, which is configured to drive the hopper 1 to move toward the suction member 2. The drive assembly 4 is electrically connected to the monitoring member 3. When the tubular material at the top layer is grabbed by the suction member 2, the drive assembly 4 drives the hopper 1 to move to the second layer where the tubular material is grabbed by the suction member 2. The monitoring member 3 is preferably a sensor.

[0031] In other words, in this application, the feeding of the hopper 1 is achieved through the cooperation of the suction member 2, the monitoring member 3, and the drive component 4. After the suction member 2 has finished grabbing the tubular material on the same layer, the monitoring member 3 monitors the height of the stack of tubular material in the hopper 1. Based on the height information, the drive component 4 is activated synchronously to lift the hopper 1, so that the tubular material on the second layer is within the suction range of the suction member 2 and can be grabbed by the suction member 2 until the tubular material in the hopper 1 is completely grabbed.

[0032] Preferably, the multiple feeding zones 131 can be selectively filled to quickly reach a height that can be picked up by the suction member 2 when the required production quantity of the tubular material is small. This achieves a flexible material handling effect. In other words, in this embodiment, by adjusting the position of the partition 12, the specifications of the tubular material are flexibly adapted; by adjusting the number of baffles 15, the needs of the production batch are adapted; and the tubular material in the feeding zone 131 can be stacked to the height that can be picked up by the suction member 2 more quickly for operation.

[0033] In summary, the feeding device 100 for tubular materials of this invention divides the hopper 1 into two areas by setting several spaced slots 11 on the bottom surface of the hopper 1 facing the suction member 2, and assembling partitions 12 in the slots 11. The first area 13 is located close to the suction member 2 and is used to store the tubular materials to be sucked by the suction member 2. The second area 14 is located away from the suction member 2 and can selectively store the tubular materials to be transported to the first area 13. When the partitions 12 are assembled in different slots 11, the volumes of the first area 13 and the second area 14 are also different. In this way, the storage space for materials can be adjusted to meet the production needs of different batches.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device for tubular materials, characterized in that, The device includes a hopper (1) and a suction device (2) located above the hopper (1). The hopper (1) is open towards the suction device (2) so that the suction device (2) can suck up the tubular material stored in the hopper (1). The bottom surface of the hopper (1) facing the suction device (2) is provided with a number of spaced slots (11). The slots (11) are used to assemble partitions (12) to divide the hopper (1) into two areas. The first area (13) is located close to the suction device (2) and is used to store the tubular material sucked by the suction device (2). The second area (14) is located away from the suction device (2) and can selectively store the tubular material to be transported to the first area (13). When the partitions (12) are assembled in different slots (11), the volume of the first area (13) and the second area (14) are also different.

2. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first area (13) is further provided with at least one baffle (15), which abuts against the partition (12) and is arranged perpendicular to the partition (12) to divide the first area (13) into at least two feeding areas (131).

3. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 2, characterized in that, The suction member (2) is configured to be movable, and the direction of movement of the suction member (2) is the same as the direction of extension of the partition (12) along the bottom surface of the hopper (1). The suction member (2) can selectively suction tubular material stored in either of the two feeding areas (131).

4. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the opening direction of the silo (1), the feeding device (100) is also provided with a monitoring element (3) located above the silo (1), the monitoring element (3) being configured to monitor the height of the tubular material in the first area (13).

5. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 4, characterized in that, The tubular materials are stacked in the first area (13). When the number of stacked tubular materials reaches the maximum, the tubular materials on the top layer can be grabbed by the suction device (2). The monitoring device (3) is used to monitor the height of the stacked tubular materials in the first area (13).

6. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the hopper (1) is also provided with a drive assembly (4). The drive assembly (4) is configured to drive the hopper (1) to move toward the suction member (2). The drive assembly (4) is electrically connected to the monitoring member (3). When the tubular material at the top layer is grabbed by the suction member (2), the drive assembly (4) drives the hopper (1) to move to the second layer where the tubular material is grabbed by the suction member (2).

7. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement direction of the tubular material is perpendicular to the extension direction of the partition (12) along the bottom surface of the silo (1).

8. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction device (2) is configured to vacuum suction the tubular material.

9. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The direction of the extension of the partition (12) along the bottom surface of the hopper (1) is defined as horizontal, and the opening direction of the hopper (1) is vertical. In the horizontal direction, there are two slots (11) and they are respectively located on opposite sides of the hopper (1). The partition (12) is engaged in the two slots (11).

10. The feeding device for tubular materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slots (11) are respectively located on opposite sides of the bottom surface of the hopper (1). The hopper (1) has a side wall (16) close to the slots (11). The top of the side wall (16) is provided with an embedding groove (161). The embedding groove (161) and the slots (11) are located on the same plane. The partition (12) has a first snap-fit ​​part (121) and a second snap-fit ​​part (122). The first snap-fit ​​part (121) is snapped into the slot (11), and the second snap-fit ​​part (122) is snapped into the embedding groove (161).

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