Nut feeding machine
By designing a nut feeding machine, which uses cylinders and motors to drive the feeding block and feeding seat, the machine achieves automated feeding and precise positioning of nuts, solving the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423296961.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the nut feeding process in automated production relies on manual feeding, which results in excessively long feeding times and low efficiency.
A nut feeding machine was designed, comprising a feeding component and a loading component. The feeding block and loading seat are moved by a cylinder, and combined with a lead screw and motor drive, the automated conveying and precise positioning of nuts are realized, reducing manual intervention.
It achieves fully automated nut feeding, improves production efficiency, ensures accurate nut delivery and positioning, and is suitable for simultaneous feeding of multiple nuts in multiple processing stages.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automatic nut feeding technology, and relates to a nut feeding machine. Background Technology
[0002] In the automated production process of some products, automated processing equipment can tighten multiple nuts at the same time to save processing time. This involves batch feeding of nuts. Current technology often involves manual feeding of individual nuts, which takes a very long time and has considerable room for improvement. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a nut feeding machine.
[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a nut feeding machine, comprising:
[0005] Base;
[0006] A feeding assembly includes a feeding seat and a feeding block. The feeding seat is connected to the base. The feeding seat is provided with a feeding channel and a connecting port. The connecting port is connected to one end of the feeding channel. The feeding block is movably connected to the feeding seat.
[0007] A feeding assembly includes a feeding seat with at least two feeding slots. The feeding seat is movably connected to the base and can be moved until the connecting port is aligned with any of the feeding slots. The moving direction of the feeding seat is perpendicular to the moving direction of the feeding block. When the connecting port is aligned with the feeding slot, the feeding block can push the nut from the feeding channel through the connecting port into the feeding slot.
[0008] In the aforementioned nut feeding machine, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element, which is connected to the base. The feeding block is connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element, and the feeding drive element can drive the feeding block to move.
[0009] In the aforementioned nut feeder, the feeding drive element is configured as a first cylinder.
[0010] In the above-mentioned nut feeding machine, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding disc, and the feeding seat is also provided with a feeding port. The feeding disc is connected to the feeding port, and the feeding port is connected to the other end of the feeding channel. The feeding disc can push the nut into the feeding channel through the feeding port.
[0011] In the aforementioned nut feeding machine, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element, which is connected to the base. The feeding seat is connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element, and the feeding drive element can drive the feeding seat to move.
[0012] In the aforementioned nut feeding machine, the feeding drive element includes a nut seat and a lead screw. The nut seat is connected to the feeding seat, and the lead screw is rotatably connected to the base. The nut seat is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and when the lead screw rotates, it drives the feeding seat to move through the nut seat.
[0013] In the aforementioned nut feeding machine, the feeding drive element further includes a motor, which is connected to the base, and the lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the motor can drive the lead screw to rotate.
[0014] In the above-mentioned nut feeding machine, the feeding assembly further includes a positioning block, and the feeding seat is also provided with a positioning hole. The number of positioning blocks and positioning holes is the same as the number of feeding slots, and each positioning hole is located in each feeding slot. Each positioning block is aligned with each positioning hole. The positioning block is vertically connected to the feeding seat and can extend into the feeding slot through the positioning hole.
[0015] In the above-mentioned nut feeding machine, the feeding assembly further includes positioning drive elements. The number of positioning drive elements is the same as that of the positioning blocks, and each positioning block is connected to the output shaft of each positioning drive element. The positioning drive elements are connected to the feeding seat, and the positioning drive elements can drive the positioning blocks to rise and fall.
[0016] In the aforementioned nut feeding machine, the positioning drive element is configured as a second cylinder.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0018] 1. The feeding seat is equipped with at least two feeding slots and is movably connected to the base and can be moved to align the connecting port with any of the feeding slots. When the connecting port is aligned with the feeding slot, the feeding block can push the nut from the feeding channel through the connecting port into the feeding slot, thereby transporting the feeding channel to different feeding slots, which facilitates the simultaneous feeding of multiple nuts in subsequent processing.
[0019] 2. The feeding block is moved by the feeding drive element so that the feeding block pushes the nut from the feeding channel through the connecting port into the feeding trough, thereby realizing the fully automatic feeding of the nut and improving production efficiency.
[0020] 3. The lead screw is rotatably connected to the base and the lead screw nut is threadedly connected to the lead screw, so that when the lead screw rotates, it drives the feeding seat to move through the lead screw nut. It can be precisely moved to the connection port aligned with any feeding slot by manual or mechanical drive.
[0021] 4. The motor can drive the lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the lead screw to rotate and driving the feeding seat to move automatically through the lead screw nut seat.
[0022] 5. The positioning block can be raised and lowered to connect with the feeding seat and can extend through the positioning hole into the feeding groove and insert the nut, thereby accurately positioning the nut in the feeding groove, or retracting the positioning hole to exit from the feeding groove, so that the nut can enter the feeding groove.
[0023] 6. The positioning drive element can automatically drive the positioning block to rise and fall, thereby driving the positioning block to pass through the positioning hole, extend into the feeding groove, and pass through the nut, thus accurately positioning the nut in the feeding groove, or automatically retracting the positioning hole and exiting from the feeding groove, so that the nut can enter the feeding groove. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the nut feeder of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the nut feeder of this utility model from another perspective.
[0026] In the diagram, 100 is the base; 210 is the feed seat; 211 is the feed channel; 212 is the connecting port; 213 is the feed inlet; 220 is the feed block; 230 is the first cylinder; 240 is the feed plate; 310 is the loading seat; 311 is the loading trough; 321 is the lead screw seat; 322 is the lead screw; 323 is the motor; 330 is the positioning block; and 340 is the second cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0028] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0029] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0032] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0033] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a nut feeder includes: a base 100, a feeding assembly, and a loading assembly.
[0034] The feeding assembly includes a feeding seat 210 and a feeding block 220. The feeding seat 210 is connected to the base 100. The feeding seat 210 is provided with a feeding channel 211 and a connecting port 212. The connecting port 212 is connected to one end of the feeding channel 211. The feeding block 220 is movably connected to the feeding seat 210.
[0035] The feeding assembly includes a feeding seat 310, which is provided with at least two feeding slots 311. The feeding seat 310 is movably connected to the base 100 and can be moved until the communication port 212 is aligned with any of the feeding slots 311. The moving direction of the feeding seat 310 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the feeding block 220. When the communication port 212 is aligned with the feeding slot 311, the feeding block 220 can push the nut from the feeding channel 211 through the communication port 212 into the feeding slot 311.
[0036] In this embodiment, the feeding seat 310 is provided with at least two feeding slots 311 and the feeding seat 310 is movably connected to the base 100 and can be moved to align the connecting port 212 with any of the feeding slots 311. When the connecting port 212 is aligned with the feeding slot 311, the feeding block 220 can push the nut from the feeding channel 211 through the connecting port 212 into the feeding slot 311, thereby transporting the feeding channel 211 to different feeding slots 311, which facilitates the simultaneous feeding of multiple nuts in subsequent processing.
[0037] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element, which is connected to the base 100. The feeding block 220 is connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element, and the feeding drive element can drive the feeding block 220 to move.
[0038] Specifically, the feeding drive element is configured as a first cylinder 230.
[0039] In this embodiment, the feeding block 220 is moved by the feeding drive element so that the feeding block 220 pushes the nut from the feeding channel 211 through the connecting port 212 into the feeding trough 311, thereby realizing fully automatic feeding of the nut and improving production efficiency.
[0040] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding tray 240, and the feeding seat 210 is also provided with a feeding port 213. The feeding tray 240 is connected to the feeding port 213, and the feeding port 213 is connected to the other end of the feeding channel 211. The feeding tray 240 can push the nut into the feeding channel 211 through the feeding port 213.
[0041] In this embodiment, the feed tray 240 can push the nut into the feed channel 211 through the feed port 213, thereby realizing automatic feeding of the feed channel 211 without manual feeding.
[0042] like Figures 1-2As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element, which is connected to the base 100. The feeding seat 310 is connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element, and the feeding drive element can drive the feeding seat 310 to move.
[0043] In this embodiment, the feeding drive element can be an assembly of multiple cylinders, or other structures that can drive the feeding seat 310 to move to the communication port 212 to align with any of the feeding slots 311.
[0044] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding drive element includes a lead screw nut 321 and a lead screw 322. The lead screw nut 321 is connected to the feeding seat 310, and the lead screw 322 is rotatably connected to the base 100. The lead screw nut 321 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 322. When the lead screw 322 rotates, it drives the feeding seat 310 to move through the lead screw nut 321.
[0045] In this embodiment, the lead screw 322 is rotatably connected to the base 100 and the lead screw nut 321 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 322, so that when the lead screw 322 rotates, it drives the feed seat 310 to move through the lead screw nut 321, and moves precisely to the communication port 212 aligned with any of the feed slots 311 by manual or mechanical drive.
[0046] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding drive element further includes a motor 323, which is connected to the base 100, and the lead screw 322 is connected to the output shaft of the motor 323. The motor 323 can drive the lead screw 322 to rotate.
[0047] In this embodiment, the motor 323 can drive the lead screw 322 to rotate, thereby causing the lead screw 322 to rotate and driving the feeder 310 to move automatically through the lead screw nut seat 321.
[0048] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes a positioning block 330, and the feeding seat 310 is also provided with a positioning hole. The number of positioning blocks 330 and positioning holes is the same as the number of feeding grooves 311, and each positioning hole is located in each feeding groove 311. Each positioning block 330 is aligned with each positioning hole. The positioning block 330 is vertically connected to the feeding seat 310 and can extend into the feeding groove 311 through the positioning hole.
[0049] In this embodiment, the positioning block 330 can be vertically connected to the feeding seat 310 and can extend through the positioning hole into the feeding groove 311 and insert the nut, thereby accurately positioning the nut in the feeding groove 311, or retracting the positioning hole to exit from the feeding groove 311, so that the nut can enter the feeding groove 311.
[0050] like Figures 1-2 As shown, based on the above embodiment, the feeding assembly further includes positioning drive elements. The number of positioning drive elements is the same as that of the positioning blocks 330, and each positioning block 330 is connected to the output shaft of each positioning drive element. The positioning drive elements are connected to the feeding seat 310, and the positioning drive elements can drive the positioning blocks 330 to rise and fall.
[0051] Specifically, the positioning drive element is configured as a second cylinder 340.
[0052] In this embodiment, the positioning drive element can automatically drive the positioning block 330 to rise and fall, thereby driving the positioning block 330 to pass through the positioning hole, extend into the feeding groove 311, and pass through the nut, thereby accurately positioning the nut in the feeding groove 311, or automatically retract the positioning hole and exit from the feeding groove 311, so that the nut can enter the feeding groove 311.
Claims
1. A nut feeding machine, characterized in that, include: Base; A feeding assembly includes a feeding seat and a feeding block. The feeding seat is connected to the base. The feeding seat is provided with a feeding channel and a connecting port. The connecting port is connected to one end of the feeding channel. The feeding block is movably connected to the feeding seat. A feeding assembly includes a feeding seat with at least two feeding slots. The feeding seat is movably connected to the base and can be moved until the connecting port is aligned with any of the feeding slots. The moving direction of the feeding seat is perpendicular to the moving direction of the feeding block. When the connecting port is aligned with the feeding slot, the feeding block can push the nut from the feeding channel through the connecting port into the feeding slot.
2. The nut feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element connected to the base, and the feeding block connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element. The feeding drive element can drive the feeding block to move.
3. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding drive element is configured as a first cylinder.
4. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a feeding tray, and the feeding seat is also provided with a feeding port. The feeding tray is connected to the feeding port, and the feeding port is connected to the other end of the feeding channel. The feeding tray can push the nut into the feeding channel through the feeding port.
5. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further includes a feeding drive element, which is connected to the base. The feeding seat is connected to the output shaft of the feeding drive element, and the feeding drive element can drive the feeding seat to move.
6. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The feeding drive element includes a lead screw and a lead screw. The lead screw is connected to the feeding seat and rotatably connected to the base. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the lead screw. When the lead screw rotates, it drives the feeding seat to move through the lead screw.
7. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The feeding drive element also includes a motor, which is connected to the base, and the lead screw is connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the motor can drive the lead screw to rotate.
8. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes positioning blocks, and the feeding base is also provided with positioning holes. The number of positioning blocks and positioning holes is the same as the number of feeding slots, and each positioning hole is located in each feeding slot. Each positioning block is aligned with each positioning hole. The positioning block is vertically connected to the feeding base and can extend into the feeding slot through the positioning hole.
9. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes positioning drive elements, the number of which is the same as the number of positioning blocks, and each positioning block is connected to the output shaft of each positioning drive element. The positioning drive elements are connected to the feeding base and can drive the positioning blocks to rise and fall.
10. A nut feeding machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that: The positioning drive element is configured as a second cylinder.