Feeding device
By combining horizontal and vertical modules and using a detection device, the material can move simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical directions. This solves the problem of the large and complex structure of existing feeding devices, improves feeding efficiency and accuracy, and reduces maintenance costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520073514.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-13
AI Technical Summary
Existing feeding devices are large and complex, resulting in large space occupation, high maintenance costs, low energy efficiency and poor adaptability, making it difficult to achieve fast and accurate material feeding.
The design combines horizontal and vertical modules with a detection device to enable simultaneous movement of materials in both horizontal and vertical directions, and accurately locates the material position using a probe identification plate.
It shortens material travel time, improves feeding efficiency and accuracy, has a compact structure, is easy to operate, and reduces maintenance costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material conveying, and in particular to a feeding device. Background Technology
[0002] In automated production lines and material handling systems, the feeding device plays a crucial role, acting as a bridge connecting various processes and ensuring the efficient transfer of materials. The performance and efficiency of this equipment directly determine the smoothness and cost-effectiveness of the entire production process. Although existing feeding devices meet the initial needs of automated production to some extent, they are typically large and complex, leading to numerous problems such as large footprint, high maintenance costs, low energy efficiency, and poor adaptability.
[0003] Therefore, developing a compact, easy-to-operate, and highly efficient feeding device is crucial for improving production efficiency, reducing maintenance costs, and enhancing energy utilization efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the current feeding devices, this utility model provides a feeding device that can achieve fast and accurate feeding, shorten the feeding time, and improve production efficiency.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:
[0006] A feeding device includes a frame, on which a horizontal module is mounted. The horizontal module is movably connected to a vertical module, and the vertical module is movably connected to a material placement rack. One end of the horizontal module is connected to a horizontal drive device, and one end of the vertical module is connected to a vertical drive device. The horizontal drive device drives the vertical module to slide horizontally on the horizontal module, and the vertical drive device drives the material placement rack to slide up and down on the vertical module. A detection device slide rail is provided on the horizontal module and / or the vertical module, and at least one detection device is provided on the detection device slide rail, with the detection device movably connected to the detection device slide rail.
[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the horizontal module includes a horizontal guide rail mounting bracket fixedly mounted on the frame, a horizontal guide rail is provided on the horizontal guide rail mounting bracket, a horizontal drive shaft passes through the horizontal guide rail, a horizontal slider is sleeved on the horizontal drive shaft and slidably connected to the horizontal guide rail, one end of the horizontal drive shaft is connected to the horizontal drive device, and the vertical module is fixedly mounted on the horizontal slider.
[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, the horizontal slider includes a first horizontal slider and a second horizontal slider, the first horizontal slider is sleeved on the horizontal drive shaft and slidably connected to the horizontal guide rail, the second horizontal slider is fixedly installed on the first horizontal slider, and the vertical module is disposed on the second horizontal slider.
[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, the vertical module includes a vertical guide rail mounting bracket fixedly mounted on the horizontal slider, the vertical guide rail mounting bracket is provided with a vertical guide rail, a vertical drive shaft passes through the vertical guide rail, a vertical slider is sleeved on the vertical drive shaft and slidably connected to the vertical guide rail, one end of the vertical drive shaft is connected to the vertical drive device, and the material placement rack is fixedly mounted on the vertical slider.
[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, the vertical slider includes a first vertical slider and a second vertical slider. The first vertical slider is sleeved on the vertical drive shaft and slidably connected to the vertical guide rail. The second vertical slider is fixedly installed on the first vertical slider, and the material placement rack is disposed on the second vertical slider.
[0011] According to one aspect of the present invention, the material placement rack includes a material plate mounting frame and a material plate, the material plate mounting frame being fixedly mounted on the second vertical slider, and the material plate being fixedly mounted on the material plate mounting frame.
[0012] According to one aspect of the present invention, the detection device includes a probe and a probe identification plate, the probe being movably connected to a slide rail of the detection device, and the probe identification plate being mounted on a horizontal slider and / or a vertical slider.
[0013] According to one aspect of the present invention, the probe includes an upper probe and a lower probe, both of which are mounted on a detection device mounting base. The detection device mounting base is movably connected to a slide rail of the detection device, and the probe identification plate passes between the upper probe and the lower probe.
[0014] According to one aspect of this utility model, the probe identification plate is L-shaped.
[0015] The advantages of this invention are as follows: By setting up horizontal and vertical modules, materials can move simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical directions, thereby shortening the time required for material movement and improving feeding efficiency, enabling feeding operations to be completed in a short time. Furthermore, by setting up a detection device, the position of the material can be accurately determined, ensuring precise and rapid feeding. The probe identification plate, moving between two probes, can accurately locate the material's position, greatly reducing interference from other objects and ensuring data accuracy. Through the reasonable layout of components such as guide rails, drive shafts, and slide rails, the structure is both compact and simple, and the feeding process is stable and reliable. The feeding device provided by this invention can achieve fast and accurate feeding, shortening feeding time and improving production efficiency. Moreover, its structure allows for individual adjustments, making it both reliable and stable, and the overall design is both compact and easy to operate. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a feeding device according to the present invention;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a feeding device according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the horizontal module in the feeding device of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the vertical module in the feeding device of this utility model.
[0021] Numbering on the map:
[0022] 1. Frame; 2. Horizontal module; 21. Horizontal guide rail mounting bracket; 22. Horizontal guide rail; 23. Horizontal drive shaft; 24. Horizontal slider; 241. First horizontal slider; 242. Second horizontal slider; 3. Vertical module; 31. Vertical guide rail mounting bracket; 32. Vertical guide rail; 33. Vertical drive shaft; 34. Vertical slider; 341. First vertical slider; 342. Second vertical slider; 4. Material placement rack; 41. Material plate mounting bracket; 42. Material plate; 5. Detection device; 51. Detection device mounting base; 52. Probe; 521. Upper probe; 522. Lower probe; 53. Probe recognition plate; 6. Detection device slide rail. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0025] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a feeding device includes a frame 1, which is generally fixedly installed on a floor or other equipment mounting bracket. A horizontal module 2 is mounted on the frame 1, and the horizontal module 2 is movably connected to a vertical module 3. The vertical module 3 is movably connected to a material placement rack 4. One end of the horizontal module 2 is connected to a horizontal drive device (not shown in the figure), and one end of the vertical module 3 is connected to a vertical drive device (not shown in the figure). The horizontal drive device drives the vertical module 3 to slide horizontally on the horizontal module 2, and the vertical drive device drives the material placement rack 4 to slide up and down on the vertical module 3. The horizontal and vertical drive devices can be driven by a screw-nut drive, synchronous belt drive, linear motor, etc. The horizontal module 2 can adopt any horizontal sliding structure to enable the vertical module 3 connected to it to slide on the horizontal module 2, such as a guide rail system, a screw-screw system, etc. The structure of the vertical module 3 can be the same as that of the horizontal module 2. The horizontal module 2 and / or the vertical module 3 are equipped with a detection device slide rail 6, and at least one detection device 5 is mounted on the detection device slide rail. The detection device 5 is movably connected to the detection device slide rail 6, and its installation position can be adjusted as needed. The detection device 5 can be a photoelectric sensor, encoder, inductive proximity switch, infrared sensor, etc. The detection device 5 is mainly used to detect the position of the vertical module 3 and / or the material placement rack 4, thereby ensuring accurate material feeding.
[0028] Working Principle: Materials are placed on the material placement rack 4, and then the vertical and horizontal drive devices are activated. The horizontal drive device drives the vertical module 3 to slide on the horizontal module 2, enabling the vertical module to move left and right. Simultaneously, the vertical drive device drives the material placement rack 4 to rise and fall. Through the coordinated movement of the horizontal module 2 and the vertical module 3, the material is conveyed from the designated loading position to the designated storage position. Detection devices on the horizontal module 2 and the vertical module 3 continuously monitor the positions of the vertical module 3 and the material placement rack 4 to ensure accurate positioning of the material during movement.
[0029] The advantages of this embodiment are: by setting up horizontal and vertical modules, materials can move simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical directions, thereby shortening the time required for material movement and improving feeding efficiency, enabling feeding operations to be completed in a short time. Furthermore, by setting up a detection device, the position of the material can be accurately determined, ensuring precise and rapid feeding.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a feeding device includes a frame 1, which is generally fixedly installed on a floor or other equipment mounting bracket. A horizontal module 2 is mounted on the frame 1, and the horizontal module 2 is movably connected to a vertical module 3. The vertical module 3 is movably connected to a material placement rack 4. One end of the horizontal module 2 is connected to a horizontal drive device, and one end of the vertical module 3 is connected to a vertical drive device. The horizontal drive device drives the vertical module 3 to slide horizontally on the horizontal module 2, and the vertical drive device drives the material placement rack 4 to slide up and down on the vertical module 3. The horizontal and vertical drive devices can be driven by a screw and nut drive, a synchronous belt drive, a linear motor, etc. A detection device slide rail 6 is provided on the horizontal module 2 and / or the vertical module 3, and at least one detection device 5 is provided on the detection device slide rail, with the detection device 5 movably connected to the detection device slide rail 6. The detection device 5 can be a photoelectric sensor, encoder, inductive proximity switch, infrared sensor, etc. The detection device 5 is mainly used to detect the position of the vertical module 3 and / or the material placement rack 4, so as to ensure that the material can be accurately fed.
[0032] In this embodiment, the horizontal module 2 includes a horizontal guide rail mounting bracket 21 fixedly mounted on the frame 1. A horizontal guide rail 22 is provided on the horizontal guide rail mounting bracket 21, and a horizontal drive shaft 23 passes through the horizontal guide rail 22. A horizontal slider 24, slidably connected to the horizontal guide rail 22, is sleeved on the horizontal drive shaft 23. One end of the horizontal drive shaft 23 is connected to the horizontal drive device. The horizontal slider 24 includes a first horizontal slider 241 and a second horizontal slider 242. The first horizontal slider 241 is sleeved on the horizontal drive shaft 23 and slidably connected to the horizontal guide rail 22. The second horizontal slider 242 is fixedly mounted on the first horizontal slider 241. The vertical module 3 is disposed on the second horizontal slider 242. The horizontal drive device drives the horizontal drive shaft 23 to rotate clockwise / counterclockwise, causing the horizontal slider 24 to slide left and right on the horizontal guide rail, thereby enabling the vertical module 3 to slide left and right on the horizontal guide rail 22.
[0033] In this embodiment, the vertical module 3 includes a vertical guide rail mounting bracket 31 fixedly mounted on the horizontal slider 24. A vertical guide rail 32 is provided on the vertical guide rail 31, and a vertical drive shaft 33 passes through the vertical guide rail 32. A vertical slider 34, slidably connected to the vertical guide rail 32, is sleeved on the vertical drive shaft 33. One end of the vertical drive shaft 33 is connected to the vertical drive device. The vertical slider 34 includes a first vertical slider 341 and a second vertical slider 342. The first vertical slider 341 is sleeved on the vertical drive shaft 33 and slidably connected to the vertical guide rail 32. The second vertical slider 342 is fixedly mounted on the first vertical slider 341, and the material placement rack 4 is disposed on the second vertical slider 342. The vertical drive device drives the vertical drive shaft 33 to rotate clockwise / counterclockwise, causing the vertical slider 34 to slide up and down on the vertical guide rail, thereby enabling the material placement rack 4 to slide left and right on the horizontal guide rail 22.
[0034] In this embodiment, the material placement rack 4 includes a material plate mounting rack 41 and a material plate 42. The material plate mounting rack 41 is not fixedly mounted on the second vertical slider 342, and the material plate 42 is fixedly mounted on the material plate mounting rack 41.
[0035] In this embodiment, the detection device includes a probe 52 and a probe identification plate 53. The probe 52 is movably connected to the slide rail 6 of the detection device. The probe identification plate 53 is mounted on the horizontal slider 24 and / or the vertical slider 34. The probe 52 includes an upper probe 521 and a lower probe 522, both of which are mounted on a detection device mounting base 51. The detection device mounting base 51 is movably connected to the slide rail 6 of the detection device. The detection device mounting base 51 can be connected to the slide rail 6 of the detection device in any movable connection manner. The connection method includes, but is not limited to, using screws and nuts, snap-fit, etc., to achieve a movable connection. The probe identification plate 53 passes between the upper probe 521 and the lower probe 522. Preferably, the probe identification plate 53 is L-shaped. When the horizontal drive shaft 23 or the vertical drive shaft 33 drives the horizontal slider 24 or the vertical slider 34 to slide, the probe identification plate 53 set on the horizontal slider 24 or the vertical slider 34 will pass between the upper probe 521 and the lower probe 522. When the probe detects the probe identification plate 53, the location of the material can be confirmed.
[0036] Working Principle: Material is placed on the material plate, and then the vertical and horizontal drive devices are activated. The horizontal drive device rotates the horizontal drive shaft 23, causing the horizontal slider 24 to move left and right on the horizontal guide rail 22, thus realizing the left and right movement of the vertical module. Simultaneously, the vertical drive device rotates the vertical drive shaft 33, causing the vertical slider 34 to rise and fall on the vertical guide rail, thereby realizing the rising and falling of the material plate 42. With the coordinated movement of the horizontal module 2 and the vertical module 3, the material is conveyed from the designated loading position to the designated storage position. Detection devices on the horizontal module 2 and the vertical module 3 continuously monitor the position of the vertical module 3 and the material placement rack to ensure accurate positioning of the material during movement.
[0037] The advantages of this embodiment are as follows: By setting up horizontal and vertical modules, materials can move simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical directions, thereby shortening the time required for material movement and improving feeding efficiency, enabling feeding operations to be completed in a short time. Furthermore, by setting up a detection device, the position of the material can be accurately determined, ensuring precise and rapid feeding. The probe identification plate, moving between two probes, can accurately locate the material's position, greatly reducing interference from other objects and ensuring data accuracy. Through the reasonable layout of components such as guide rails, drive shafts, and slide rails, the structure is both compact and simple, and the feeding process is stable and reliable. This feeding device not only achieves fast and accurate feeding, but its structure also allows for individual adjustments, making it both reliable and stable, with an overall compact design that is easy to operate.
[0038] The advantages of this invention are as follows: By setting up horizontal and vertical modules, materials can move simultaneously in both horizontal and vertical directions, thereby shortening the time required for material movement and improving feeding efficiency, enabling feeding operations to be completed in a short time. Furthermore, by setting up a detection device, the position of the material can be accurately determined, ensuring precise and rapid feeding. The probe identification plate, moving between two probes, can accurately locate the material's position, greatly reducing interference from other objects and ensuring data accuracy. Through the reasonable layout of components such as guide rails, drive shafts, and slide rails, the structure is both compact and simple, and the feeding process is stable and reliable. The feeding device provided by this invention can achieve fast and accurate feeding, shortening feeding time and improving production efficiency. Moreover, its structure allows for individual adjustments, making it both reliable and stable, and the overall design is both compact and easy to operate.
[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A feeding device comprising a frame (1) on which a horizontal module (2) is mounted, said horizontal module (2) being movably connected to a vertical module (3), characterized in that, The vertical module (3) is movably connected with the material placing rack (4), one end of the horizontal module (2) is connected with a horizontal driving device, one end of the vertical module (3) is connected with a vertical driving device, the horizontal driving device drives the vertical module (3) to slide horizontally on the horizontal module (2), and the vertical driving device drives the material placing rack (4) to slide up and down on the vertical module (3); a detection device sliding rail (6) is arranged on the horizontal module (2) and / or the vertical module (3), at least one detection device (5) is arranged on the detection device sliding rail (6), and the detection device (5) is movably connected with the detection device sliding rail (6).
2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that The horizontal module (2) comprises a horizontal guide rail mounting frame (21) fixedly mounted on the rack (1), the horizontal guide rail mounting frame (21) is provided with a horizontal guide rail (22), the horizontal guide rail (22) is provided with a horizontal driving shaft (23) penetratingly arranged therein, the horizontal driving shaft (23) is provided with a horizontal sliding block (24) in sliding connection with the horizontal guide rail (22) and sleeved thereon, one end of the horizontal driving shaft (23) is connected with the horizontal driving device, and the horizontal sliding block (24) is fixedly mounted with the vertical module (3).
3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that The horizontal sliding block (24) comprises a first horizontal sliding block (241) and a second horizontal sliding block (242), the first horizontal sliding block (241) is sleeved on the horizontal driving shaft (23) and is in sliding connection with the horizontal guide rail (22), the second horizontal sliding block (242) is fixedly mounted on the first horizontal sliding block (241), and the vertical module (3) is arranged on the second horizontal sliding block (242).
4. The feeding device according to claim 2, wherein The vertical module (3) comprises a vertical guide rail mounting frame (31) fixedly mounted on the horizontal sliding block (24), the vertical guide rail mounting frame (31) is provided with a vertical guide rail (32), the vertical guide rail (32) is provided with a vertical driving shaft (33) penetratingly arranged therein, the vertical driving shaft (33) is provided with a vertical sliding block (34) in sliding connection with the vertical guide rail (32) and sleeved thereon, one end of the vertical driving shaft (33) is connected with the vertical driving device, and the vertical sliding block (34) is fixedly mounted with the material placing rack (4).
5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that The vertical sliding block (34) comprises a first vertical sliding block (341) and a second vertical sliding block (342), the first vertical sliding block (341) is sleeved on the vertical driving shaft (33) and is in sliding connection with the vertical guide rail (32), the second vertical sliding block (342) is fixedly mounted on the first vertical sliding block (341), and the material placing rack (4) is arranged on the second vertical sliding block (342).
6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that The material placing rack (4) comprises a material plate mounting frame (41) and a material plate (42), the material plate mounting frame (41) is fixedly mounted on the second vertical sliding block (342), and the material plate (42) is fixedly mounted on the material plate mounting frame (41).
7. The feeding device according to claim 4, wherein The detection device (5) comprises a probe (52) and a probe identification plate (53), the probe (52) is movably connected with the detection device slide rail (6), and the probe identification plate (53) is installed on the horizontal sliding block (24) and / or the vertical sliding block (34).
8. The loading device of claim 7, wherein, The probe (52) comprises an upper probe (521) and a lower probe (522), both of which are installed on a detection device mounting seat (51), the detection device mounting seat (51) is movably connected with the detection device slide rail (6), and the probe identification plate (53) passes between the upper probe (521) and the lower probe (522).
9. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The probe identification plate (53) is L-shaped.