Feeding assembly for prism assembly parts
By designing a feeding assembly for prism components and utilizing the cooperation of X-axis and Y-axis linear modules, the prism mount, retaining ring, ridge prism, and semi-pentagonal prism can be fed synchronously, solving the problem of low feeding efficiency in existing technologies and improving the production capacity of prism assembly.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422918209.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-28
AI Technical Summary
The low loading efficiency of prism assemblies in existing technologies limits the production capacity of prism assembly.
The feeding assembly, which includes a first feeding structure, a second feeding structure, and a third feeding structure, combined with an X-axis linear module and a Y-axis linear module, achieves synchronous feeding of the prism seat, retaining ring, ridge prism, and semi-pentagonal prism through a double-acting lifting slider.
It improved the feeding efficiency of prism assembly components, increased the production capacity of prism assembly, and reduced the space for robotic arm movement and programming difficulty.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of assembling prism assemblies for telescopes, specifically to a feeding assembly for prism assembly accessories. Background Technology
[0002] The prism assembly includes a prism base, a roof prism, a light-blocking plate, a semi-pentagonal prism, and a retaining ring. The retaining ring and the prism base are each provided with screw holes, and the two are fixed together by mortise screws.
[0003] In the existing technology, the prism holder, roof prism, half pentaprism and retaining ring are removed by multiple movements of a multi-axis robotic arm to realize the loading of accessories. However, this structure has the following shortcomings: the loading efficiency is low, which limits the production capacity of prism assembly. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding component for prism assembly accessories.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A feeding assembly for a prism assembly includes:
[0007] The first feeding structure includes a first storage section, a first conveying section and a first picking section. The first storage section has a first cavity that can accommodate a plurality of prism seats. The first picking section has a first material trough that can hold a single prism seat. The first conveying section can convey the prism seat located in the first cavity to the first material trough.
[0008] The second feeding structure has the same composition as the first feeding structure and is used to provide a retaining ring;
[0009] The third feeding structure includes a Y-axis linear module and a placement plate. The Y-axis linear module is connected to the placement plate in a transmission manner. The placement plate is provided with a left material tray for placing a number of ridge prisms and a right material tray for placing a number of semi-pentagonal prisms.
[0010] The material handling structure includes an X-axis linear module. The X-axis linear module has two X-axis movers capable of reciprocating in the X-axis direction. Each of the two X-axis movers is equipped with a lifting seat. Each of the two lifting seats is equipped with a lifting slider and a lifting drive. The lifting slider is slidably connected to the lifting seat. The lifting drive is drively connected to the lifting slider and can drive the lifting slider to move in the Z-axis direction. One of the lifting sliders is equipped with a first adsorption part for removing the prism seat and the retaining ring, and the other lifting slider is equipped with a second adsorption part for removing the retaining ring.
[0011] Preferred options also include:
[0012] An assembly plate, wherein the first feeding structure, the second feeding structure and the third feeding structure are sequentially disposed on the assembly plate along the X-axis direction;
[0013] The bracket, fixed to the assembly plate, has a crossbeam arranged along the X-axis direction, and the X-axis linear module is disposed on the crossbeam.
[0014] Preferably, the first storage part is a first vibratory plate located on the front side of the assembly plate, the first pick-up part includes a first fixed seat, a first material distribution plate and a first cylinder, the first material distribution plate is slidably engaged with the first fixed seat on the X-axis, the first cylinder is located on the first fixed seat and its piston rod is drivenly connected to the first material distribution plate, the first material trough is opened on the first material distribution plate, and the first conveying part is a linear vibratory feeder, the linear vibratory feeder has a hollow linear groove, one end of the hollow linear groove is connected to the first vibratory plate and the other end is abutted against the first material distribution plate.
[0015] Preferably, the placement plate is provided with a plurality of protruding blocks, which can act on the four corners of the left tray and the four corners of the right tray.
[0016] Preferably, the lifting seat is provided with a first lifting guide rail arranged along the Z-axis, and the lifting slider is slidably connected to the lifting seat through the first lifting guide rail.
[0017] Preferably, the lifting drive is a servo motor mounted on the lifting base, the output end of the servo motor is connected to a ball screw, and the lifting slider is provided with a ball nut that cooperates with the ball screw.
[0018] Preferred options also include:
[0019] At least two miniature photoelectric switches are sequentially arranged on the lifting base along the Z-axis direction;
[0020] A light-blocking plate is disposed on the lifting slider, and when the lifting slider slides, the light-blocking plate can pass through the miniature photoelectric switch.
[0021] Preferred options also include:
[0022] The information processor is equipped with two miniature photoelectric switches that are electrically connected to the information processor, and the servo motor is electrically connected to the power supply through the information processor.
[0023] Preferably, the first adsorption unit includes two first adsorption sliders, two second cylinders, and two first suction nozzles. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis direction. The first adsorption slider is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The second cylinder is fixed on the lifting slider, and its piston rod is pulsatorically connected to the first adsorption slider. The first adsorption slider is provided with a first air passage. The bottom end of the first air passage is connected to the first suction nozzle, and the front side of the first air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.
[0024] Preferably, the second adsorption unit includes two second adsorption sliders, two third cylinders, and two second suction nozzles. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis direction. The second adsorption slider is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The third cylinder is fixed on the lifting slider, and its piston rod is kinetically connected to the second adsorption slider. The second adsorption slider is provided with a second air passage. The bottom end of the second air passage is connected to the second suction nozzle, and the front side of the second air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.
[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The X-axis linear module with dual movers is used to remove the prism holder and retaining ring, as well as the roof prism and half-pentagonal prism, respectively, thereby achieving synchronous loading actions. This improves the loading efficiency of the four types of components and increases the production capacity of the prism assembly. Compared with the prior art, the first conveying unit and the first picking unit move a single prism holder to the first material trough, and the second feeding structure is similar. This makes the replacement position of the next prism holder and retaining ring relatively fixed, thus saving the space used for the movement of the anti-aircraft robotic arm and reducing the difficulty of programming. In addition, the cooperation of the Y-axis linear module, the X-axis linear module of the picking structure, and the lifting slider enables a single roof prism and a single half-pentagonal prism to move along three axes relative to the second adsorption unit, which helps to improve loading efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first feeding structure in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material handling structure in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the third feeding structure in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] As shown in the figure:
[0031] 1-First feeding structure, 11-First storage section, 12-First conveying section, 121-Direct vibrating feeder, 122-Hollow linear trough, 13-First waiting section, 131-First fixed seat, 132-First material distribution plate, 1321-First material trough, 133-First cylinder;
[0032] 2-Second feeding structure;
[0033] 3-Third feeding structure, 31-Y-axis linear module, 32-Placement plate, 321-Stop block, 33-Left tray, 34-Right tray;
[0034] 4-Material handling structure, 41-X-axis linear module, 43-Lifting seat, 431-Lifting slider, 432-Lifting drive, 433-First lifting guide rail, 44-First adsorption part, 441-First adsorption slider, 442-Second cylinder, 443-First suction nozzle, 45-Second adsorption part, 46-Miniature photoelectric switch; 5-Assembly plate, 51-Bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are for reference and illustration only and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of patent protection of this utility model.
[0036] Please see Figures 1-4 In this embodiment, a prism assembly feeding component includes:
[0037] The first feeding structure 1 includes a first storage section 11, a first conveying section 12 and a first waiting section 13. The first storage section 11 has a first cavity that can accommodate a plurality of prism seats. The first waiting section 13 has a first material trough 1321 that can hold a single prism seat. The first conveying section 12 can convey the prism seat located in the first cavity to the first material trough 1321.
[0038] The second feeding structure 2 has the same composition as the first feeding structure 1 and is used to provide a retaining ring;
[0039] The third feeding structure 3 includes a Y-axis linear module 31 and a placement plate 32. The Y-axis linear module 31 is connected to the placement plate 32 in a transmission manner. The placement plate 32 is provided with a left material tray 33 for placing a number of ridge prisms and a right material tray 34 for placing a number of semi-pentagonal prisms.
[0040] The material handling structure 4 includes an X-axis linear module 41. The X-axis linear module 41 is provided with two X-axis movers that can move back and forth in the X-axis direction. Each of the two X-axis movers is provided with a lifting seat 43. Each of the two lifting seats 43 is provided with a lifting slider 431 and a lifting drive 432. The lifting slider 431 is slidably connected to the lifting seat 43. The lifting drive 432 is drivenly connected to the lifting slider 431 and can drive the lifting slider 431 to move in the Z-axis direction. One of the lifting sliders 431 is provided with a first adsorption part 44 for removing the prism seat and the retaining ring. The other lifting slider 431 is provided with a second adsorption part 45 for removing the retaining ring.
[0041] Preferred options also include:
[0042] Assembly plate 5, the first feeding structure 1, the second feeding structure 2 and the third feeding structure 3 are sequentially arranged on the assembly plate 5 along the X-axis direction;
[0043] The bracket 51 is fixed on the assembly plate 5 and has a crossbeam arranged along the X-axis direction. The X-axis linear module 41 is arranged on the crossbeam.
[0044] In this embodiment, the second part to be picked up in the second feeding structure 2 is located on the side of the first part to be picked up in the first feeding structure 13; the two ends of the crossbeam are respectively provided with support columns, and the bottom end of the support column is connected and fixed to the assembly plate 5.
[0045] Preferably, the first storage part 11 is a first vibratory plate located on the front side of the assembly plate 5, the first take-up part 13 includes a first fixed seat 131, a first material distribution plate 132 and a first cylinder 133, the first material distribution plate 132 is slidably engaged with the first fixed seat 131 on the X-axis, the first cylinder 133 is located on the first fixed seat 131 and its piston rod is connected to the first material distribution plate 132 in a transmission manner, the first material trough 1321 is opened on the first material distribution plate 132, and the first conveying part 12 is a linear vibratory feeder 121, the linear vibratory feeder 121 has a hollow linear groove 122, one end of the hollow linear groove 122 is connected to the first vibratory plate and the other end is abutted against the first material distribution plate 132.
[0046] In this embodiment, the first vibrating plate extends outward to provide a straight discharge trough. The feed end of the hollow straight trough 122 is connected to the straight discharge trough. The first fixed seat 131 is provided at the discharge end of the hollow straight trough 122. The first material trough 1321 has a feed notch on one side near the hollow straight trough 122. When a single prism seat enters the first material trough 1321 through the feed notch, the first cylinder 133 pushes the first distribution plate 132 to slide along the X-axis, thereby realizing the distribution of a single prism seat. At the same time, the fixed stroke of the first cylinder 133 ensures that the position of the single prism seat on the first fixed seat 131 is relatively fixed, thereby facilitating the first adsorption part 44 to pick up the material. The composition and principle of the second feeding structure 2 in this embodiment are the same as those of the first feeding structure 1, and will not be described in detail here.
[0047] Preferably, the placement plate 32 is provided with a plurality of protruding blocks 321, and the plurality of blocks 321 can act on the four corners of the left material tray 33 and the four corners of the right material tray 34.
[0048] In this embodiment, there are four L-shaped blocks 321 and two T-shaped blocks 321. The placement plate 32 is a rectangular plate. The four L-shaped blocks 321 are fixed at the four corners of the placement plate 32, and the two T-shaped blocks 321 are fixed symmetrically at the center line of the placement plate 32, thereby dividing two areas for the installation of material trays, which facilitates the replacement of material trays.
[0049] Preferably, the lifting seat 43 is provided with a first lifting guide rail 433 arranged along the Z-axis, and the lifting slider 431 is slidably connected to the lifting seat 43 through the first lifting guide rail 433.
[0050] Preferably, the lifting drive 432 is a servo motor mounted on the lifting seat 43, and the output end of the servo motor is connected to a ball screw. The lifting slider 431 is provided with a ball nut that cooperates with the ball screw.
[0051] Preferred options also include:
[0052] At least two miniature photoelectric switches 46 are sequentially arranged on the lifting base 43 along the Z-axis direction;
[0053] A light-blocking plate is disposed on the lifting slider 431. When the lifting slider 431 slides, the light-blocking plate can pass through the miniature photoelectric switch 46.
[0054] In this embodiment, three miniature photoelectric switches 46 are provided, which are arranged from bottom to top in the Z-axis direction, thereby limiting the lifting height of the lifting slider 431.
[0055] Preferred options also include:
[0056] The information processor is equipped with two miniature photoelectric switches 46 that are electrically connected to the information processor, and the servo motor is electrically connected to the power supply through the information processor.
[0057] Preferably, the first adsorption unit 44 includes two first adsorption sliders 441, two second cylinders 442, and two first suction nozzles 443. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis direction. The first adsorption slider 441 is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The second cylinders 442 are fixed on the lifting slider, and their piston rods are operatively connected to the first adsorption slider 441. The first adsorption slider 441 is provided with a first air passage. The bottom end of the first air passage is connected to the first suction nozzle 443, and the front side of the first air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.
[0058] Preferably, the second adsorption unit 45 includes two second adsorption sliders, two third cylinders, and two second suction nozzles. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis direction. The second adsorption slider is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The third cylinder is fixed on the lifting slider, and its piston rod is kinetically connected to the second adsorption slider. The second adsorption slider is provided with a second air passage. The bottom end of the second air passage is connected to the second suction nozzle, and the front side of the second air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.
[0059] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent changes made in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A feeding assembly for a prism assembly, characterized in that, include: The first feeding structure includes a first storage section, a first conveying section and a first picking section. The first storage section has a first cavity that can accommodate a plurality of prism seats. The first picking section has a first material trough that can hold a single prism seat. The first conveying section can convey the prism seat located in the first cavity to the first material trough. The second feeding structure has the same composition as the first feeding structure and is used to provide a retaining ring; The third feeding structure includes a Y-axis linear module and a placement plate. The Y-axis linear module is connected to the placement plate in a transmission manner. The placement plate is provided with a left material tray for placing a number of ridge prisms and a right material tray for placing a number of semi-pentagonal prisms. The material handling structure includes an X-axis linear module, which has two X-axis movers capable of reciprocating in the X-axis direction. Each of the two X-axis movers is equipped with a lifting seat, and each of the two lifting seats is equipped with a lifting slider and a lifting drive. The lifting slider is slidably connected to the lifting seat, and the lifting drive is drively connected to the lifting slider and can drive the lifting slider to move in the Z-axis direction. One of the lifting sliders is equipped with a first adsorption part for removing the prism seat and the retaining ring, and the other lifting slider is equipped with a second adsorption part for removing the ridge prism and the semi-pentagonal prism.
2. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An assembly plate, wherein the first feeding structure, the second feeding structure and the third feeding structure are sequentially disposed on the assembly plate along the X-axis direction; The bracket, fixed to the assembly plate, has a crossbeam arranged along the X-axis direction, and the X-axis linear module is disposed on the crossbeam.
3. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first storage section is a first vibratory plate located on the front side of the assembly plate. The first retrieval section includes a first fixed seat, a first material distribution plate, and a first cylinder. The first material distribution plate is slidably engaged with the first fixed seat on the X-axis. The first cylinder is located on the first fixed seat, and its piston rod is drivenly connected to the first material distribution plate. The first material trough is opened on the first material distribution plate. The first conveying section is a linear vibratory feeder. The linear vibratory feeder has a hollow linear groove. One end of the hollow linear groove is connected to the first vibratory plate, and the other end abuts against the first material distribution plate.
4. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The placement plate is provided with a number of protruding blocks, which can act on the four corners of the left tray and the four corners of the right tray.
5. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting base is provided with a first lifting guide rail arranged along the Z-axis, and the lifting slider is slidably connected to the lifting base through the lifting guide rail.
6. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lifting drive is a servo motor mounted on the lifting base. The output end of the servo motor is connected to a ball screw, and the lifting slider is provided with a ball nut that cooperates with the ball screw.
7. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: At least two miniature photoelectric switches are sequentially arranged on the lifting base along the Z-axis direction; A light-blocking plate is disposed on the lifting slider, and when the lifting slider slides, the light-blocking plate can pass through the miniature photoelectric switch.
8. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The information processor is equipped with two miniature photoelectric switches that are electrically connected to the information processor, and the servo motor is electrically connected to the power supply through the information processor.
9. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first adsorption unit includes two first adsorption sliders, two second cylinders, and two first suction nozzles. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis. The first adsorption slider is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The second cylinder is fixed on the lifting slider, and its piston rod is pulsatorically connected to the first adsorption slider. The first adsorption slider is provided with a first air passage. The bottom end of the first air passage is connected to the first suction nozzle, and the front side of the first air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.
10. The feeding assembly for a prism assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second adsorption unit includes two second adsorption sliders, two third cylinders, and two second suction nozzles. The lifting slider is provided with two second lifting guide rails along the Z-axis. The second adsorption slider is slidably connected to the lifting slider through the second lifting guide rails. The third cylinder is fixed on the lifting slider, and its piston rod is kinetically connected to the second adsorption slider. The second adsorption slider is provided with a second air passage. The bottom end of the second air passage is connected to the second suction nozzle, and the front side of the second air passage is connected to a vacuum generator through an air connector.