Combined type feeding and spreading manipulator

By designing a composite feeding and spreading robot, the problems of limited functionality and complex structure of existing feeding robots have been solved, enabling efficient, intelligent operation and precise spreading of materials.

CN223733761UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30ZHENGZHOU BAIYUN IND
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423239267.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-27

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Technical Problem

Existing feeding robots have limited functionality and complex structures, requiring additional compaction robots, resulting in numerous equipment components that are difficult to coordinate.

Method used

Design a composite feeding and spreading robot. The robot arm is connected to a support frame, which is equipped with a hopper and a spreading device. The hopper contains a feeding device, and the spreading device includes a spreading head and a drive device. Feeding and spreading are achieved by the same robot arm and controlled by a controller.

Benefits of technology

It improved the functionality and efficiency of the equipment, simplified the structure, enhanced the intelligence level of the equipment, and ensured the processing accuracy of the products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a combined type feeding and spreading manipulator which comprises a mechanical arm, a lifting driving device is arranged on the mechanical arm, the mechanical arm is connected with a support, more than one hopper is arranged on the support, a discharging device is arranged in each hopper, a spreading device is further arranged on the support, and the spreading device comprises a spreading head, a feeding device and a discharging device. And the spreading head is connected with a spreading head driving device. Through the composite feeding device and the material spreading device, the same manipulator can be used for spreading materials after blanking, so that the functionality of the manipulator is increased, the use efficiency of the equipment is greatly improved, and the structure of the whole feeding equipment is simplified.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a feeding device, and more particularly to a composite feeding and spreading robot. Background Technology

[0002] The Chinese patent "Automobile Disc Brake Pad Raw Material Feeding Robot" (Publication No.: 217599891U), published on October 18, 2022, includes: a robotic arm equipped with a drive device, the robotic arm connected to a feeding hopper, and the feeding hopper equipped with a feeding hopper translation device. This type of robotic arm can only perform feeding operations and requires a separate compaction robotic arm, resulting in a large number of components, a complex structure, and difficulty in coordination. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the problems of single function and complex structure in existing technologies by proposing a composite feeding and spreading robot.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model disc brake preforming press is achieved through the following structure, which includes: a robotic arm, the robotic arm is equipped with a lifting drive device, the robotic arm is connected to a bracket, the bracket is provided with one or more hoppers, the hoppers are provided with a feeding device, the bracket is also provided with a spreading device, the spreading device includes: a spreading head, the spreading head is connected to a spreading head drive device.

[0005] The feeding device includes a feeding wheel, which is connected to a feeding drive device.

[0006] There are two or more hoppers arranged in a straight line. Each feeding wheel is connected to a drive sprocket, and each drive sprocket is connected in series by a drive chain. The feeding drive device only drives one of the drive sprockets.

[0007] The spreading head includes: one or more spreading teeth, the spreading teeth being connected to a spreading disc, and the spreading disc being connected to a spreading head drive device.

[0008] The hopper and the spreading device are arranged alternately.

[0009] The feeding drive device is a motor.

[0010] The material spreading head drive device is a motor.

[0011] The lifting drive device, the unloading drive device, and the spreading head drive device are respectively connected to the controller.

[0012] This invention utilizes a composite feeding and spreading device, allowing the same robotic arm to spread the material after feeding, thus increasing the functionality of the robotic arm, greatly improving equipment efficiency, and simplifying the overall structure of the feeding equipment. Furthermore, the inclusion of a controller further enhances the overall intelligence level of the equipment while ensuring product processing accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a front view of the support portion according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 2 for Figure 1 3D image, Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view, Figure 4 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the material removal and spreading device. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0014] To better understand the technical content of this utility model, the following examples are provided in detail.

[0015] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The embodiment of this utility model shown includes: a robotic arm 4, which consists of a guide sleeve 402 and a robotic arm body 401 fitted together. The robotic arm body 401 is fitted inside the guide sleeve 402, and a lifting drive device is provided between the guide sleeve 402 and the robotic arm body 401. The robotic arm 401 is connected to a support 2, and the support 2 is provided with four hoppers 3 arranged in a straight line. Each hopper is provided with a feeding device. The support 2 is also provided with a spreading device, which includes: a spreading head 1, which is connected to a spreading head drive device, which is connected to the support 2. The spreading head 1 includes: four evenly distributed spreading teeth 101, which are connected to a spreading disk 102, which is connected to the spreading head drive device. The number of spreading teeth can be one or more as needed. The feeding device includes: feeding wheels 6, each feeding wheel 6 connected to a drive sprocket 7, each drive sprocket 7 connected in series by a drive chain, one of the four drive sprockets 7 connected to a feeding drive device 8, which is a motor, and the feeding drive device 8 drives the four drive sprockets 7 to rotate via the drive chain. There are four spreading devices, with the hopper 3 and the spreading devices arranged alternately. The spreading head drive device is also a motor. The bracket is provided with connection holes 9 for easy detachable connection with the robot, facilitating hand maintenance and replacement of various types of hands. The lifting drive device includes: a lifting rack 5, the lifting rack 5 meshing with a lifting gear 10, the lifting gear 10 connected to a lifting motor, the lifting rack 5 connected to the robotic arm 4, and the lifting motor connected inside the guide sleeve 402.

[0016] The feeding drive device, the spreading head drive device, and the lifting motor are respectively connected to the controller; the controller controls the start and stop of the spreading head drive device to spread the friction material evenly; the controller adjusts the rotation speed of the feeding drive device to increase or decrease the feeding speed; the controller adjusts the lifting stroke of the robotic arm through the lifting motor.

[0017] This invention uses a controller to raise and lower the support above the mold, then starts the feeding drive to begin feeding the friction material. After feeding is completed, the spreading device is moved above the mold, and then the spreading device is started again to spread the friction material evenly inside the mold.

Claims

1. A combined feeding and spreading robot, comprising: The mechanical arm is provided with a lifting driving device, and the mechanical arm is connected with a support, and more than one hopper is arranged on the support, characterized in that: a discharging device is arranged in the hopper, and a spreading device is further arranged on the support, and the spreading device comprises a spreading head connected with a spreading head driving device.

2. The combined feeding and spreading robot of claim 1, wherein: The discharging device comprises a discharging wheel connected with a discharging driving device.

3. The combined feeding and spreading robot of claim 2, wherein: The hopper is more than two, and the hoppers are arranged in a straight line, each discharging wheel is connected with a driving sprocket, each driving sprocket is connected in series through a driving chain, and the discharging driving device only drives one driving sprocket.

4. The combined feeding and spreading robot of claim 1, wherein: The spreading head comprises more than one spreading tooth connected with a spreading disc, and the spreading disc is connected with a spreading head driving device.

5. The combined feeding and spreading robot of any one of claims 1-4, wherein: The hopper and the spreading device are arranged alternately.

6. The combined feeding and spreading robot according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The discharging driving device is an electric motor.

7. The combined feeding and spreading robot of any one of claims 1-4, wherein: The spreading head driving device is an electric motor.

8. The combined feeding and spreading robot of claim 6, wherein: The spreading head driving device is an electric motor.

9. The combined feeding and spreading robot of claim 7, wherein: The lifting driving device, the discharging driving device and the spreading head driving device are respectively connected with a controller.

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