Double-station linkage feeding and discharging device

Abstract

The utility model provides a double-station linkage feeding and discharging device. The double-station linkage feeding and discharging device comprises a driving device, a first feeding device, a second feeding device and a sweeping device. The first feeding device and the second feeding device can be driven by the driving device to do reciprocating motion; the sweeping device is arranged between the first feeding device and the second feeding device, and the driving device is further used for driving the sweeping device to reciprocate; when the first feeding device conveys materials to the working position from the first material taking position, the second feeding device moves to the second material taking position from the working position, and meanwhile the material sweeping device moves the materials on the working position to the second discharging position. When the second feeding device conveys the materials to the working position from the second material taking position, the first feeding device moves to the first material taking position from the working position, and meanwhile the material sweeping device moves the materials on the working position to the first discharging device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device, belonging to the field of automation equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, more and more factories are adopting automated equipment to manufacture products. Correspondingly, various synchronous material handling and cleaning operations are widely used in industries such as 3C, packaging, toys, plastics, electronics, hardware, food, daily chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and printing.

[0003] In some industries, such as die-cutting of packaging boxes, cards, and books, the product needs to be picked up and placed in the work area for die-cutting. The die-cut product then needs to be pushed out of the work area to the unloading area for unloading, and this cycle repeats. Current equipment uses a single-station material handling method, meaning there is only one picking station, one working station, and one unloading station. This equipment cannot synchronize the actions of the picking station and the working station, resulting in excessively high cycle time and low production capacity. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve one of the aforementioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device.

[0005] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device is provided, comprising:

[0006] Drive unit,

[0007] The first feeding device and the second feeding device are driven by the driving device to reciprocate.

[0008] A material sweeping device is disposed between the first feeding device and the second feeding device, and the driving device is also used to drive the material sweeping device to reciprocate.

[0009] When the first feeding device transports material from the first picking position to the working position, the second feeding device moves from the working position to the second picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device moves the material on the working position to the second unloading position; when the second feeding device transports material from the second picking position to the working position, the first feeding device moves from the working position to the first picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device moves the material on the working position to the first unloading device.

[0010] The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure further includes:

[0011] The seat component includes a drive device disposed on the seat component. A first driving synchronous pulley is disposed on the output shaft of the drive device. A first driven synchronous pulley is disposed on the seat component. The first driving synchronous pulley is connected to the first driven synchronous pulley via a first synchronous belt. The first synchronous belt drives the first feeding device and the second feeding device to move.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of the present disclosure, the base component is provided with a guide rail, and both the first loading device and the second loading device are slidably disposed on the guide rail.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of the present disclosure, a first fixing member is provided on the first synchronous belt, and the first fixing member is fixedly connected to the first loading device and the second loading device.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of this disclosure, the first loading device and the second loading device have the same structure, wherein the first loading device includes:

[0015] A first sliding plate, slidably disposed on the guide rail, and fixedly connected to the first fixing member; and

[0016] A first clamping device is disposed on the first sliding plate to clamp the material and realize the feeding of the material.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of the present disclosure, the first driven synchronous pulley drives the transmission component to operate through a reduction mechanism, wherein the transmission component is used to drive the sweeping device to move, and the movement speed of the sweeping device is less than that of the first loading device.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of this disclosure, the deceleration mechanism includes:

[0019] A driving pulley is coaxially arranged with the first driven synchronous belt pulley, and the first driven synchronous belt pulley drives the driving pulley to rotate;

[0020] A driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the seat component, and the driven wheel is connected to the driving wheel via a transmission component, wherein the rotational speed of the driving wheel is greater than the rotational speed of the driven wheel.

[0021] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of this disclosure, the transmission assembly includes:

[0022] A second driving synchronous pulley is coaxially arranged with the driven pulley, and the driven pulley drives the second driving synchronous pulley to rotate; and

[0023] The second driven synchronous pulley is rotatably mounted on the seat component, and the second driven synchronous pulley is connected to the first driving synchronous pulley via a second synchronous belt drive. A second fixing member is fixed on the second synchronous belt, and the second fixing member is fixedly connected to the sweeping device.

[0024] According to at least one embodiment of the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of this disclosure, the sweeping device includes:

[0025] A second sliding member, slidably disposed on the guide rail; and

[0026] A material sweeping component is disposed on the second sliding component and is disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of the working position.

[0027] The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure further includes:

[0028] A position detection device that can be used to detect the position of the sweeping device. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description thereof, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure. These drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a transmission principle diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] The specific labels in the attached figures are as follows:

[0035] 100 components

[0036] 110 guide rail

[0037] 120 First limit device

[0038] 130 Second Limiting Device

[0039] 140 Position Detection Device

[0040] 200 drive unit

[0041] 210 First driving synchronous pulley

[0042] 220 First driven synchronous belt pulley

[0043] 230 First Synchronous Belt

[0044] 240 First fastener

[0045] 300 First feeding device

[0046] 310 First sliding plate

[0047] 320 First clamping device

[0048] 400 Second feeding device

[0049] 410 Second sliding plate

[0050] 420 Second clamping device

[0051] 500 Sweeping Device

[0052] 510 Second Slider

[0053] 520 Sweeping Parts

[0054] 600 speed reduction mechanism

[0055] 610 Drive Wheel

[0056] 620 Driven Wheel

[0057] 630 Transmission Components

[0058] 700 Transmission Components

[0059] 710 Second Active Synchronous Belt Pulley

[0060] 720 Second Driven Synchronous Belt Pulley

[0061] 730 Second Synchronous Belt

[0062] 740 Second fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The present disclosure will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the present disclosure are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0064] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other. The technical solutions of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0065] Unless otherwise stated, the exemplary implementations / embodiments shown are to be understood as providing exemplary features of various details that provide ways in which the technical concepts of this disclosure can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the features of various implementations / embodiments may be additionally combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the technical concepts of this disclosure.

[0066] The use of crosshairs and / or shading in the accompanying drawings is generally used to clarify the boundaries between adjacent components. Thus, unless otherwise stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for the specific material, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between the illustrated components, or any other characteristics, properties, etc., of the components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of components may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than that described. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same components.

[0067] When a component is referred to as being "on" or "above" another component, "connected to," or "joined to" another component, the component may be directly on, directly connected to, or directly joined to the other component, or there may be intermediate components. However, when a component is referred to as being "directly on" another component, "directly connected to," or "directly joined to" another component, there are no intermediate components. Therefore, the term "connection" can refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection, etc., and may or may not have intermediate components.

[0068] For descriptive purposes, this disclosure may use spatial relative terms such as “below,” “under,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “above,” “higher,” and “side (e.g., in a “sidewall”)” to describe the relationship between one component and another component as shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings, the spatial relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device during use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, a component described as “below” or “under” another component or feature would subsequently be positioned “above” said other component or feature. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both “above” and “below” orientations. Furthermore, the device may be otherwise positioned (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), thus interpreting the spatial relative descriptive terms used herein accordingly.

[0069] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. Furthermore, when the terms “comprising” and / or “including” and variations thereof are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms “substantially,” “about,” and other similar terms are used as approximate terms rather than as terms of degree, thus explaining the inherent biases in measurements, calculated values, and / or provided values ​​that would be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0070] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure from another angle.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device disclosed herein may include components such as a base component 100, a drive device 200, a first loading device 300, a second loading device 400, and a sweeping device 500.

[0072] The seat component 100 disclosed herein includes a vertically arranged plate component having a length direction and a height direction, and correspondingly, the first feeding device 300, the second feeding device 400, and the sweeping device 500 are all capable of moving along the length direction.

[0073] A drive device 200 is disposed on the base component 100. In one embodiment, the drive device 200 may be a motor, such as a servo motor, and the motor may be fixed to the base component 100.

[0074] A first active synchronous pulley 210 is provided on the output shaft of the drive device 200; a first driven synchronous pulley 220 is provided on the seat component 100. The first active synchronous pulley 210 is connected to the first driven synchronous pulley 220 via a first synchronous belt 230. The first synchronous belt 230 drives the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 to move.

[0075] In other words, the first driven synchronous pulley 220 of this disclosure is rotatably disposed on the seat member 100. Moreover, the first driving synchronous pulley 210 and the first driven synchronous pulley 220 may have the same structure (i.e. the same size), and accordingly, the first driving synchronous pulley 210 and the first driven synchronous pulley 220 can rotate at the same speed.

[0076] Those skilled in the art should know that the first driving synchronous pulley 210 and the first driven synchronous pulley 220 can also be replaced by sprockets. In this case, the first synchronous belt 230 can be replaced by a chain. The principle of sprocket drive is well known in the art, and this disclosure will not elaborate on it.

[0077] The seat component 100 is provided with a guide rail 110. Specifically, the extension direction of the guide rail 110 is the length direction of the aforementioned plate component, and the guide rail 110 is horizontally arranged.

[0078] The first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 are both slidably mounted on the guide rail 110. Furthermore, the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 can be driven by the drive device 200 to reciprocate. Specifically, the drive device 200 can rotate in both the forward and reverse directions, thereby enabling the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 to reciprocate in the horizontal direction.

[0079] In one specific embodiment, a first fixing member 240 is provided on the first synchronous belt 230, and the first fixing member 240 is fixedly connected to both the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400. That is, the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 of this disclosure are connected to the first synchronous belt 230 through the same component (the first fixing member 240), thereby enabling the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 to have the same direction of movement and speed.

[0080] Figure 4 This is a transmission principle diagram of a dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400 have the same structure. The first feeding device 300 includes a first sliding plate 310 and a first clamping device 320. The first sliding plate 310 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 110 and is fixedly connected to the first fixing member 240. The first clamping device 320 is disposed on the first sliding plate 310 to clamp the material and realize the feeding of the material.

[0082] The first clamping device 320 disclosed herein can be driven by a thin-walled cylinder to perform material picking and unpicking actions. Simultaneously, the grippers of the first clamping device 320 can be provided with elongated holes, and correspondingly, the position between the two grippers of the first clamping device 320 can be adjusted according to the size of the material.

[0083] The first clamping device 320 has toothed holes on both sides of the jaws, and set screws are installed in the toothed holes. The position of the jaws is restricted by the set screws to prevent the jaws from loosening and causing unstable clamping.

[0084] In addition, the grippers disclosed herein can be rubber-coated grippers, which can effectively prevent metal from directly contacting the product and causing product damage.

[0085] Similarly, the second feeding device 400 includes: a second sliding plate 410 and a second clamping device 420; the second sliding plate 410 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 110 and is fixedly connected to the second fixing member 740240; the second clamping device 420 is disposed on the second sliding plate 410 to clamp the material and realize the feeding of the material.

[0086] The second clamping device 420 disclosed herein can be driven by a thin-walled cylinder to perform material handling actions. Simultaneously, the grippers of the second clamping device 420 can be provided with elongated holes, and correspondingly, the position between the two grippers of the second clamping device 420 can be adjusted according to the size of the material.

[0087] The second clamping device 420 has toothed holes on both sides of the jaws, and set screws are installed in the toothed holes. The position of the jaws is restricted by the set screws to prevent the jaws from loosening and causing unstable clamping.

[0088] In addition, the grippers disclosed herein can be rubber-coated grippers, which can effectively prevent metal from directly contacting the product and causing product damage.

[0089] The sweeping device 500 is disposed between the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400, and the driving device 200 is also used to drive the sweeping device 500 to reciprocate; that is, the movement direction of the sweeping device 500 of this disclosure is the same as that of the first feeding device 300 and the second feeding device 400, thereby the sweeping device 500 can move the processed material on the working position to the first unloading position or the second unloading position.

[0090] Specifically, when the first feeding device 300 conveys the material from the first picking position to the working position, the second feeding device 400 moves from the working position to the second picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device 500 moves the material on the working position to the second unloading position; when the second feeding device 400 conveys the material from the second picking position to the working position, the first feeding device 300 moves from the working position to the first picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device 500 moves the material on the working position to the first unloading position.

[0091] In this disclosure, the first driven synchronous pulley 220 drives the transmission assembly 700 to move through the reduction mechanism 600. The transmission assembly 700 is used to drive the sweeping device 500 to move, and the movement speed of the sweeping device 500 is less than that of the first feeding device 300.

[0092] Specifically, the reduction mechanism 600 includes a driving pulley 610 and a driven pulley 620; the driving pulley 610 is coaxially arranged with the first driven synchronous pulley 220, and the first driven synchronous pulley 220 drives the driving pulley 610 to rotate; that is, the first driven synchronous pulley 220 and the driving pulley 610 transmit power at the same speed. In a preferred embodiment, the first driven synchronous pulley 220 and the driving pulley 610 have the same structure.

[0093] The driven wheel 620 is rotatably disposed on the seat member 100, and the driven wheel 620 is connected to the driving wheel 610 through a transmission member 630, wherein the rotational speed of the driving wheel 610 is greater than the rotational speed of the driven wheel 620.

[0094] The driving pulley 610 and driven pulley 620 of this disclosure can be synchronous belt pulleys, and correspondingly, the transmission component 630 can be a synchronous belt. Of course, the driving pulley 610 and driven pulley 620 can also be sprockets, in which case the transmission component 630 is a chain.

[0095] In this disclosure, the transmission assembly 700 includes a second driving synchronous pulley 710 and a second driven synchronous pulley 720; the second driving synchronous pulley 710 is coaxially arranged with the driven pulley 620, and the driven pulley 620 drives the second driving synchronous pulley 710 to rotate; the second driven synchronous pulley 720 is rotatably arranged on the seat component 100, and the second driven synchronous pulley 720 is connected to the first driving synchronous pulley 210 through a second synchronous belt 730, wherein a second fixing member 740 is fixed on the second synchronous belt 730, and the second fixing member 740 is fixedly connected to the sweeping device 500.

[0096] In this disclosure, the sweeping device 500 includes a second sliding member 510 and a sweeping member 520; the second sliding member 510 is slidably disposed on the guide rail 110; the sweeping member 520 is disposed on the second sliding member 510, and the sweeping member 520 is disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of the working position. In a preferred embodiment, the contact surface between the sweeping member 520 and the upper surface of the working position is made of an elastic material, that is, the sweeping member 520 can be coated with rubber to prevent direct contact between metal and the product, which could cause product damage.

[0097] The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device disclosed herein uses a driving device to simultaneously drive two identical first loading devices and second loading devices. Moreover, the driving device can also synchronously drive the sweeping device 500, thereby enabling the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device of this disclosure to have a high production cycle time and meet the cycle time requirements of automated production lines.

[0098] When the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device disclosed herein is in use, the ratio of the movement speed between the first loading device 300 and the sweeping device 500 is 3:2; that is, the stroke of the first loading device 300 can be 290mm, and correspondingly, the stroke of the sweeping device 500 is 193.3mm.

[0099] The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device disclosed herein may further include a first limiting device 120 and a second limiting device 130, wherein the first limiting device 120 and the second limiting device 130 are respectively installed at both ends of the base component 100. Accordingly, the first limiting device 120 is disposed close to the first loading device, and the second limiting device 130 is disposed close to the second loading device. In this case, the first limiting device 120 can be used to limit the maximum travel of the first loading device when it approaches the first limiting device 120. Similarly, the second limiting device 130 is used to limit the maximum travel of the second loading device when it approaches the second limiting device 130.

[0100] In addition, the dual-station linkage loading and unloading device disclosed herein may also include a position detection device 140, which can be used to detect the position of the sweeping device 500. In a preferred embodiment, the position detection device may be a photoelectric switch.

[0101] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment / mode," "some embodiments / modes," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment / mode or example is included in at least one embodiment / mode or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment / mode or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments / modes or examples. Furthermore, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments / modes or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments / modes or examples.

[0102] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0103] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above embodiments are merely for illustrating the present disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Those skilled in the art can make other changes or modifications based on the above disclosure, and these changes or modifications still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A dual-station linkage loading and unloading device, characterized in that, include: Drive unit, The first feeding device and the second feeding device are driven by the driving device to reciprocate. A material sweeping device is disposed between the first feeding device and the second feeding device, and the driving device is also used to drive the material sweeping device to reciprocate. When the first feeding device transports material from the first picking position to the working position, the second feeding device moves from the working position to the second picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device moves the material on the working position to the second unloading position; when the second feeding device transports material from the second picking position to the working position, the first feeding device moves from the working position to the first picking position, and at the same time, the sweeping device moves the material on the working position to the first unloading device.

2. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The seat component includes a drive device disposed on the seat component. A first driving synchronous pulley is disposed on the output shaft of the drive device. A first driven synchronous pulley is disposed on the seat component. The first driving synchronous pulley is connected to the first driven synchronous pulley via a first synchronous belt. The first synchronous belt drives the first feeding device and the second feeding device to move.

3. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The seat component is provided with a guide rail, and both the first feeding device and the second feeding device are slidably mounted on the guide rail.

4. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first fixing member is provided on the first synchronous belt, and the first fixing member is fixedly connected to the first feeding device and the second feeding device.

5. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first feeding device and the second feeding device have the same structure, wherein the first feeding device includes: A first sliding plate, slidably disposed on the guide rail, and fixedly connected to the first fixing member; and A first clamping device is disposed on the first sliding plate to clamp the material and realize the feeding of the material.

6. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first driven synchronous pulley drives the transmission assembly to move through a reduction mechanism. The transmission assembly is used to drive the sweeping device to move, and the moving speed of the sweeping device is less than that of the first feeding device.

7. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The deceleration mechanism includes: A driving pulley is coaxially arranged with the first driven synchronous belt pulley, and the first driven synchronous belt pulley drives the driving pulley to rotate; A driven wheel is rotatably mounted on the seat component, and the driven wheel is connected to the driving wheel via a transmission component, wherein the rotational speed of the driving wheel is greater than the rotational speed of the driven wheel.

8. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: A second driving synchronous pulley is coaxially arranged with the driven pulley, and the driven pulley drives the second driving synchronous pulley to rotate; and The second driven synchronous pulley is rotatably mounted on the seat component, and the second driven synchronous pulley is connected to the first driving synchronous pulley via a second synchronous belt drive. A second fixing member is fixed on the second synchronous belt, and the second fixing member is fixedly connected to the sweeping device.

9. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sweeping device includes: A second sliding member, slidably disposed on the guide rail; and A material sweeping component is disposed on the second sliding component and is disposed substantially parallel to the upper surface of the working position.

10. The dual-station linkage loading and unloading device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A position detection device that can be used to detect the position of the sweeping device.

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