Automatic feeding device

By designing the feeding mechanism and limiting mechanism of the automatic feeding device, the problems of inaccurate material positioning and inconvenient replacement of magnetic chucks in traditional feeding devices are solved, realizing automatic adjustment and convenient disassembly, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of feeding.

CN223765565UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06WUHAN JIEZHONG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520401728.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-10
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional feeding devices cannot automatically adjust the working angle according to the shape of the material, resulting in poor positioning effect, easy material falling, and inconvenient replacement of magnetic chuck, which affects feeding efficiency.

Method used

An automatic feeding device was designed, comprising a feeding mechanism and a limiting mechanism. It utilizes an electric slide, a cylinder, a sensor, and a limiting mechanism to achieve automatic adjustment and convenient disassembly of the magnetic chuck.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic adjustment of the suction position according to the material shape, improves positioning accuracy, reduces material falling, simplifies the replacement process of the magnetic chuck, and improves feeding efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic feeding device which comprises a working table, a feeding mechanism is arranged on one side of the working table and comprises a top plate, a first electric sliding table is fixedly connected to one side of the top plate, an air cylinder is fixedly connected to the position of a center shaft of the top of the top plate, an adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the air cylinder, and the adjusting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the air cylinder. A first connecting frame and a second connecting frame are arranged on the left side and the right side of the bottom of the adjusting plate correspondingly. According to the automatic feeding device, the feeding mechanism is arranged, an operator loads parts into a clamp, a second electric sliding table is started through an external controller, the second electric sliding table drives the clamp to move to the position below the feeding mechanism, a sensor detects that the clamp is located below the second electric sliding table, an air cylinder starts to be started, and the air cylinder drives an adjusting plate to move; and after the two parts are sucked, the air cylinder is controlled to contract, and then the first electric sliding table is started, so that the top plate is driven to move, and the parts are conveniently conveyed to the next station.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of manufacturing technology, specifically to an automatic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Manufacturing refers to the industry that, in the era of the mechanical industry, utilizes certain resources (materials, energy, equipment, tools, capital, technology, information, and human resources, etc.) and, according to market demands, transforms them into large-scale tools, industrial products, and consumer products that can be used and utilized by people through the manufacturing process.

[0003] According to patent document CN220097589U, a height-adjustable feeding device is disclosed, which includes a mounting frame, a feeding component, and multiple adjustment components. The adjustment components are disposed between the mounting frame and the feeding component. Each adjustment component includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first connecting plate has two first adjustment holes. The first connecting plate is connected to the mounting frame via first screws within the first adjustment holes. The first connecting plate has a connecting portion with a connecting hole. The second connecting plate has a mounting groove that matches the connecting portion. A vertically arranged second adjustment hole is provided on the wall of the mounting groove. A second screw is disposed within the second adjustment hole and screwed to the connecting hole. One side of the top of the second connecting plate is connected to the feeding component. This invention solves the problem of poor feeding quality caused by inconvenient height adjustment in existing feeding equipment compared to the prior art.

[0004] Traditional feeding devices are not convenient to automatically adjust the working angle according to the shape of the material during daily use, resulting in poor material positioning and making the material easy to fall during the feeding process. In addition, it is inconvenient to disassemble and replace the magnetic chuck, which is time-consuming and laborious and affects the feeding efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. In daily use, the traditional feeding devices are inconvenient to automatically adjust the working angle according to the shape of the material, resulting in poor material positioning effect, making the material easy to fall during the feeding process, and the magnetic chuck is inconvenient to disassemble and replace, which makes the magnetic chuck replacement time-consuming and laborious, and affects the feeding efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device, including a workbench, a feeding mechanism on one side of the workbench, the feeding mechanism including a top plate, a first electric slide fixedly connected to one side of the top plate, a cylinder fixedly connected to the central axis of the top of the top plate, an adjusting plate fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder, a first connecting frame and a second connecting frame respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bottom of the adjusting plate, a first spring fixedly connected to the top of both the first and second connecting frames, the top of the first spring being fixedly connected to the adjusting plate, a movable frame hinged to the bottom of both the first and second connecting frames, a sensor fixedly connected to the outer side of the first connecting frame, a second electric slide fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the workbench, and a clamp fixedly connected to the top of the second electric slide.

[0007] Preferably, a limiting mechanism is provided on one side of the adjusting plate. The limiting mechanism includes a housing, one side of which is fixedly connected to the movable frame, and the other side of which is movably connected to a rotating shaft. A rectangular plate is movably connected to one side of the rotating shaft, and a pin is fixedly connected to the right side of the rectangular plate. One side of the pin passes through the movable frame and the magnetic chuck in sequence and extends into the inner cavity of the magnetic chuck. A fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft, and one side of the fixed shaft contacts a retaining seat. An elastic telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the retaining seat, and one side of the elastic telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the housing. A connecting seat is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed shaft, and a limiting seat is engaged with one side of the connecting seat. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting seat, and a second spring is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate. One side of the second spring is fixedly connected to the housing.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the first electric slide is fixedly connected to a support column, and the bottom of the support column is fixedly connected to the worktable.

[0009] Preferably, both sides of the top of the adjusting plate are fixedly connected to long shafts, and guide shafts are slidably connected to the surface of the long shafts. One side of the guide shafts is fixedly connected to the top plate.

[0010] Preferably, guide rods are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the top of both the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame, and the surface of the guide rods is slidably connected to the adjusting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the inner cavity of the connecting plate is slidably connected to a vertical rod, and one side of the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the housing.

[0012] Preferably, the top of the inner surface of the movable frame is provided with an insertion hole, and a connecting pin is inserted into the inner cavity of the insertion hole. One side of the connecting pin is fixedly connected to a magnetic chuck, and one side of the rotating shaft is movably connected to the rectangular plate through a bearing.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. By setting up a feeding mechanism, the operator loads the parts into the fixture. The second electric slide is started by an external controller. The second electric slide moves the fixture to below the feeding mechanism. The sensor detects the fixture below and starts the cylinder. The cylinder moves the adjusting plate, which causes the magnetic chuck to move downward to pick up the parts. After the two parts are picked up, the cylinder is controlled to retract, and then the first electric slide is started, which moves the top plate to facilitate the delivery of the parts to the next workstation. During the operation, the first connecting frame and the second connecting frame are hinged to the movable frame, which allows the movable frame to rotate. This allows the magnetic chuck to swing left and right and automatically adjust the picking position according to the shape of the parts to achieve the maximum picking area. When the magnetic chuck moves downward, the first spring reduces the force of the magnetic chuck hitting the parts, which plays a buffering role.

[0015] 2. By setting a limiting mechanism, when disassembly is required, the operator can forcefully rotate the rotating shaft by hand. The rotating shaft will drive the fixed shaft to rotate, causing the fixed shaft to move away from the card seat. The fixed shaft will also drive the connecting seat to rotate, causing the connecting seat to move away from the limiting seat. Then, the rotating shaft can be pulled, which will drive the rectangular plate to move. The rectangular plate will drive the pin away from the magnetic chuck. Then, the magnetic chuck can be pulled down to complete the disassembly work, making it convenient to replace the magnetic chuck. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model from a first-view perspective.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model from a second perspective.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting mechanism of this utility model from a first-view perspective.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting mechanism of this utility model from a second perspective.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Feeding mechanism; 201. Top plate; 202. First electric slide; 203. Cylinder; 204. Adjusting plate; 205. Guide shaft; 206. Long shaft; 207. First connecting frame; 208. Second connecting frame; 209. First spring; 210. Guide rod; 211. Sensor; 212. Movable frame; 213. Magnetic chuck; 3. Limiting mechanism; 301. Housing; 302. Rotating shaft; 303. Rectangular plate; 304. Pin; 305. Fixed shaft; 306. Card seat; 307. Elastic telescopic rod; 308. Connecting seat; 309. Limiting seat; 310. Connecting plate; 311. Second spring; 4. Clamp. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic feeding device, including a workbench 1, a feeding mechanism 2 on one side of the workbench 1, a top plate 201, a first electric slide 202 fixedly connected to one side of the top plate 201, a cylinder 203 fixedly connected to the central axis of the top of the top of the top plate 201, an adjusting plate 204 fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylinder 203, a first connecting frame 207 and a second connecting frame 208 respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bottom of the adjusting plate 204, a first spring 209 fixedly connected to the top of both the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208, the top of the first spring 209 fixedly connected to the adjusting plate 204, and the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208 fixedly connected to the top of the adjusting plate 204. The bottom of each of the 8 components is hinged with a movable frame 212. A sensor 211 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the first connecting frame 207. A second electric slide is fixedly connected to the right side of the top of the workbench 1, and a clamp 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the second electric slide. By setting up the feeding mechanism 2, the operator loads the parts into the clamp 4 and starts the second electric slide through the external controller. The second electric slide moves the clamp 4 to below the feeding mechanism 2. The sensor 211 detects the clamp 4 below and starts the cylinder 203. The cylinder 203 moves the adjusting plate 204, thereby causing the magnetic chuck 213 to move downward to pick up the parts. After the two parts are attracted, the cylinder 203 is retracted, and then the first electric slide 202 is started. The top plate 201 is moved to facilitate the delivery of parts to the next workstation. During operation, the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208 are hinged to the movable frame 212, allowing the movable frame 212 to rotate. This enables the magnetic chuck 213 to swing left and right, automatically adjusting its position according to the part's shape to achieve the maximum suction area. When the magnetic chuck 213 moves downward, the first spring 209 reduces the impact force of the magnetic chuck 213 on the part, providing a buffering effect. The bottom of the first electric slide 202 is fixedly connected to a support column, and the bottom of the support column is fixedly connected to the worktable 1. By setting the support column, the operation of the first electric slide 202 is stabilized, ensuring the smooth operation of the first electric slide. The slide table 202 is supported; long shafts 206 are fixedly connected to both sides of the top of the adjusting plate 204, and guide shafts 205 are slidably connected to the surface of the long shafts 206. One side of the guide shafts 205 is fixedly connected to the top plate 201. By setting the long shafts 206 and the guide shafts 205, the operation of the adjusting plate 204 is stabilized and balanced support is provided for the adjusting plate 204; guide rods 210 are fixedly connected to the inner sides of the top of the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208, and the surface of the guide rods 210 is slidably connected to the adjusting plate 204. By setting the guide rods 210, the operation of the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208 is stabilized and balanced support is provided for the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208.

[0024] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5A limiting mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the adjusting plate 204. The limiting mechanism 3 includes a housing 301. One side of the housing 301 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 212. A rotating shaft 302 is movably connected to the other side of the housing 301. A rectangular plate 303 is movably connected to one side of the rotating shaft 302. A pin 304 is fixedly connected to the right side of the rectangular plate 303. One side of the pin 304 passes through the movable frame 212 and the magnetic chuck 213 and extends into the inner cavity of the magnetic chuck 213. A fixed shaft 305 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft 302. One side of the fixed shaft 305 contacts a retaining seat 306, and a flexible telescopic rod 307 is fixedly connected to one side of the retaining seat 306. One side of the flexible telescopic rod 307 is fixedly connected to the housing 301. A connecting seat 308 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed shaft 305. A limiting seat 309 is engaged with one side of the connecting seat 308. A connecting plate 310 is fixedly connected to one side of the limiting seat 309. A second spring 311 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting plate 310. One side of the second spring 311 is fixedly connected to the housing 301. By setting the limiting mechanism 3, when disassembly is required, the worker... The operator manually rotates the rotating shaft 302, causing the fixed shaft 305 to rotate, moving it away from the card holder 306. The fixed shaft 305 also causes the connecting seat 308 to rotate, moving it away from the limiting seat 309. Then, the rotating shaft 302 can be pulled, causing the rectangular plate 303 to move. The rectangular plate 303 moves the pin 304 away from the magnetic chuck 213. Finally, pulling down the magnetic chuck 213 completes the disassembly, facilitating its replacement. The inner cavity of the connecting plate 310 slides... The movable connection has a vertical rod, and one side of the vertical rod is fixedly connected to the housing 301. By setting the vertical rod, the operation of the connecting plate 310 is stabilized and the connecting plate 310 is balanced and supported. The top of the inner surface of the movable frame 212 has an insertion hole, and a connecting pin is inserted into the inner cavity of the insertion hole. One side of the connecting pin is fixedly connected to the magnetic chuck 213. One side of the rotating shaft 302 is movably connected to the rectangular plate 303 through a bearing. By setting the insertion hole and the connecting pin, it is convenient to limit the horizontal movement of the magnetic chuck 213, so that the magnetic chuck 213 has a good stability effect during operation.

[0025] Working principle: By setting up the feeding mechanism 2, the operator loads the parts into the fixture 4. The second electric slide is started by the external controller. The second electric slide moves the fixture 4 to below the feeding mechanism 2. The sensor 211 detects that there is a fixture 4 below and starts the cylinder 203. The cylinder 203 moves the adjusting plate 204, thereby causing the magnetic chuck 213 to move downward to pick up the parts. After the two parts are attracted, the cylinder 203 is controlled to retract. Then the first electric slide 202 is started, thereby moving the top plate 201 to facilitate the delivery of the parts to the next work station. During the operation, the first connecting frame 207 and the second connecting frame 208 are respectively hinged to the movable frame 212, so that the movable frame 212 can rotate. This allows the magnetic chuck 213 to swing left and right and automatically adjust the picking position according to the shape of the parts to achieve the maximum picking area. When the magnetic chuck 213 moves downward, the first spring 209 reduces the gravity of the magnetic chuck 213 hitting the parts, which plays a buffering role.

[0026] By setting the limiting mechanism 3, when disassembly is required, the operator can forcefully rotate the rotating shaft 302 by hand. The rotating shaft 302 drives the fixed shaft 305 to rotate, causing the fixed shaft 305 to move away from the card seat 306. The fixed shaft 305 will also drive the connecting seat 308 to rotate, causing the connecting seat 308 to move away from the limiting seat 309. Then, the rotating shaft 302 can be pulled, which drives the rectangular plate 303 to move. The rectangular plate 303 drives the pin 304 away from the magnetic chuck 213. Then, the magnetic chuck 213 can be pulled down to complete the disassembly work, making it convenient to replace the magnetic chuck 213.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: One side of the workbench (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (2), the feeding mechanism (2) includes a top plate (201), one side of the top plate (201) is fixedly connected with a first electric sliding table (202), the top of the top plate (201) is fixedly connected with a cylinder (203) at the middle shaft, the bottom of the cylinder (203) is fixedly connected with an adjusting plate (204), the left and right sides of the bottom of the adjusting plate (204) are respectively provided with a first connecting frame (207) and a second connecting frame (208), the top of the first connecting frame (207) and the second connecting frame (208) is fixedly connected with a first spring (209), the top of the first spring (209) is fixedly connected with the adjusting plate (204), the bottom of the first connecting frame (207) and the second connecting frame (208) is hingedly connected with a movable frame (212), the outer side of the first connecting frame (207) is fixedly connected with a sensor (211), the right side of the top of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a second electric sliding table, and the top of the second electric sliding table is fixedly connected with a clamp (4).

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the adjusting plate (204) is provided with a limiting mechanism (3), the limiting mechanism (3) includes a shell (301), one side of the shell (301) is fixedly connected with the movable frame (212), the other side of the shell (301) is movably connected with a rotating shaft (302), one side of the rotating shaft (302) is movably connected with a rectangular plate (303), the right side of the rectangular plate (303) is fixedly connected with a latch (304), one side of the latch (304) extends to the inner cavity of the magnetic suction disc (213) through the movable frame (212) and the magnetic suction disc (213) in sequence, the surface of the rotating shaft (302) is fixedly connected with a fixed shaft (305), one side of the fixed shaft (305) is in contact with a clamping seat (306), one side of the clamping seat (306) is fixedly connected with an elastic telescopic rod (307), one side of the elastic telescopic rod (307) is fixedly connected with the shell (301), one side of the fixed shaft (305) is fixedly connected with a connecting seat (308), one side of the connecting seat (308) is clamped with a limiting seat (309), one side of the limiting seat (309) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (310), one side of the connecting plate (310) is fixedly connected with a second spring (311), one side of the second spring (311) is fixedly connected with the shell (301).

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the first electric sliding table (202) is fixedly connected with a supporting column, and the bottom of the supporting column is fixedly connected with the workbench (1).

4. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the adjusting plate (204) is fixedly connected with a long shaft (206) on both sides, the surface of the long shaft (206) is slidingly connected with a guide shaft (205), and one side of the guide shaft (205) is fixedly connected with the top plate (201).

5. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the top of the first connecting frame (207) and the second connecting frame (208) is fixedly connected with a guide rod (210), and the surface of the guide rod (210) is slidingly connected with the adjusting plate (204). The inner side of the top of the first connecting frame (207) and the second connecting frame (208) is fixedly connected with a guide rod (210), and the surface of the guide rod (210) is slidingly connected with the adjusting plate (204).

6. The automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner cavity of the connecting plate (310) is slidably connected with a vertical rod, and one side of the vertical rod is fixedly connected with the shell (301).

7. The automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the inner surface of the movable frame (212) is provided with a jack, and the inner cavity of the jack is inserted with a connecting pin, and one side of the connecting pin is fixedly connected with the magnetic chuck (213). One side of the rotating shaft (302) is movably connected with the rectangular plate (303) through a bearing.

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  • Height-adjustable feeding device

    CN220097589U