Feather conveying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feather conveying mechanism, and relates to the technical field of automatic machinery manufacturing, and the feather conveying mechanism is characterized by comprising a multi-station feeding part, the multi-station feeding part is provided with a plurality of circulating stations and is used for carrying out feeding and feeding punching operation in sequence; each circulating station is provided with a feeding unit, and each feeding unit comprises a movable clamping arm and a fixed clamping arm matched with the movable clamping arm to clamp and fix feeding materials. The movable clamping arm is provided with a horizontal moving unit used for driving and controlling the movable clamping arm to linearly move towards or away from the fixed clamping arm, and the movable clamping arm is used for clamping and fixing one end of a feeding material. And the fixed clamping arm is used for applying pressure to the feeding material, flattening the feeding material and clamping and fixing the other end of the feeding material when the movable clamping arm moves away from the feeding material. The feather feeding device has the effect of automatically correcting the feeding posture so as to improve the feather processing quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated mechanical manufacturing technology, and more specifically to a feather conveying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Badminton is widely used in sports and leisure activities. During the use of badminton, the airflow affects the trajectory of the shuttlecock due to factors such as feather characteristics and size. Therefore, during the production process, the feathers need to be punched to remove excess down from the edges, so that the shape and size of the feathers are more consistent.

[0003] Visual inspection uses machines to replace human eyes for measurement and judgment. It involves machine vision products converting the captured target into image signals, transmitting them to a dedicated image processing system, and then converting them into digital signals based on pixel distribution, brightness, color, and other information. The image system performs various calculations on these signals to extract the target's features, and then controls the on-site equipment based on the judgment results. It is a valuable mechanism for production, assembly, or packaging. It has immeasurable value in detecting defects and preventing defective products from being delivered to consumers.

[0004] Chinese Patent No. CN220807731U discloses a badminton shuttlecock feather punching and shearing machine. The badminton shuttlecock feather punching and shearing machine includes a punching and shearing machine body and a first slide groove. The punching and shearing machine body has a first slide groove in the middle. A first slider is provided inside the first slide groove. The first slider and the first slide groove are slidably connected. A first threaded rod is provided inside the first slide groove. The first threaded rod and the first slider are connected by threads. A baffle is provided on the top of the first slider. A first motor is provided at one end of the first threaded rod. The first motor and the punching and shearing machine body are fixed by screws. A scale line is provided at one end of the baffle. The punching groove is embedded in the middle of the punching and shearing machine body.

[0005] However, this badminton shuttlecock feather punching and shearing machine has difficulty effectively inspecting the feather feed, which still requires manual inspection. This results in inconsistent feather feed quality. Furthermore, since feathers are a soft material, the feeding method has a significant impact on the subsequent feather cutting quality. Consequently, this badminton shuttlecock feather punching and shearing machine is unable to produce standardized and high-quality punched products, which needs improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a feather conveying mechanism to automatically correct the feeding posture, thereby improving the quality of feather processing. The specific solution is as follows:

[0007] A feather conveying mechanism includes a multi-station feeding section, which has multiple cyclic stations for sequentially feeding and feeding stamping operations. Each cyclic station is equipped with a feeding unit, which includes a movable clamping arm and a fixed clamping arm that cooperates with the movable clamping arm to clamp and fix the feeding material. The movable clamping arm is equipped with a horizontal moving unit for driving and controlling the movable clamping arm to make linear movements toward or away from the fixed clamping arm. The movable clamping arm is used to clamp and fix one end of the feeding material, and the fixed clamping arm is used to apply pressure to the feeding material and flatten the feeding material and clamp and fix the other end of the feeding material when the movable clamping arm moves away.

[0008] Preferably, the multi-station feeding unit includes a rotating conveyor plate, which is equipped with a drive motor for driving and rotating in a circumferential direction; multiple circulating stations are distributed on the rotating conveyor plate at equal arcs.

[0009] Preferably, the multi-station feeding unit includes a ring track assembly and a motor for driving the ring track assembly to move.

[0010] Preferably, the horizontal moving unit includes a straight rail, a transmission belt, meshing rotating teeth, and a driving mover. The moving clamping arm is slidably connected to the straight rail. The two ends of the transmission belt are respectively meshed with the meshing rotating teeth and the output end of the driving mover. The driving mover is used to drive the transmission belt to move, and one side of the transmission belt is connected and fixed to the moving clamping arm.

[0011] Preferably, at least one of the circulating stations is provided with a feeding vision detector, which is used to detect the surface of the feed material clamped and fixed by the feeding unit, and the multi-station feeding part is provided with a feeding discharge port for rejecting feed materials that fail the surface detection.

[0012] Preferably, the system further includes a feeding section for matching the corresponding cycle station. The feeding section is provided with a feeding conveying track and a synchronous pressing track located on the upper side of the discharge end of the feeding conveying track. The feeding conveying track and the synchronous pressing track are used to press and convey the feeding material to the corresponding cycle station, and the feeding conveying track and the synchronous pressing track move synchronously and in opposite directions.

[0013] Preferably, the upper side of the other end of the feeding conveyor track is provided with a guide plate for adjusting the feeding angle and direction of the feeding material and a feeding visual detector for detecting the surface of the feeding material. The guide plate is detachably and fixedly connected to the upper side of the feeding conveyor track. The multi-station feeding section is provided with a feeding and unloading port for rejecting feeding materials that have not passed the surface detection.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the feeding conveyor track is provided with a conveyor drive gear, one end of the synchronous pressing track is provided with a synchronous transmission gear that meshes with the conveyor drive gear, the conveyor drive gear is connected to a synchronous drive belt, and the other end of the synchronous drive belt is provided with a synchronous drive motor for driving rotation.

[0015] As can be seen from the above solutions, this application provides a feather conveying mechanism, which has the following beneficial effects: by using a moving clamping arm and a fixed clamping arm that move relative to each other to flatten the feed material during feeding, the integrity and posture consistency of the feed material before entering the stamping operation are improved, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the quality of feather processing. At the same time, by using a feeding vision detector and an infeed vision detector to perform surface inspection on the feed material, feed materials that fail the surface inspection are rejected, further improving the consistency of feather processing quality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged structural schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Multi-station feeding section; 11. Rotating conveyor plate; 12. Drive motor; 2. Feeding unit; 21. Moving clamping arm; 22. Fixed clamping arm; 23. Transmission belt; 231. Meshing rotating gear; 232. Drive mover; 24. Straight rail; 3. Feeding vision detector; 4. Feeding and unloading port; 5. Feeding section; 51. Feeding conveyor track; 511. Conveyor drive gear; 52. Feeding vision detector; 53. Guide plate; 54. Synchronous pressing track; 541. Synchronous transmission gear; 55. Synchronous drive motor; 551. Synchronous drive belt; 6. Feeding and unloading port. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the technical solution and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0021] It should be mentioned that the feed material in this embodiment is feathers, which are then used in the stamping process to produce the material for making badminton shuttlecocks. Of course, other feed materials that need to be flattened and stamped are also options for the feed materials in this embodiment. Example 1

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, a feather conveying mechanism includes a multi-station feeding section 1. The multi-station feeding section 1 has multiple circulating stations for sequentially performing feeding and stamping operations. Therefore, after the material is fed through one of the circulating stations, it will be further moved to the stamping operation area to perform the stamping operation of the material.

[0023] It should be noted that each cycle station is equipped with a feeding unit 2. For example... Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the feeding unit 2 includes a movable clamping arm 21 and a fixed clamping arm 22 that cooperates with the movable clamping arm 21 to clamp and fix the feed material. The movable clamping arm 21 is equipped with a horizontal moving unit for driving and controlling the linear movement of the movable clamping arm 21 toward or away from the fixed clamping arm 22. The movable clamping arm 21 is used to clamp and fix one end of the feed material, while the fixed clamping arm 22 is used to apply pressure to the feed material and flatten the feed material when the movable clamping arm 21 moves away, and to clamp and fix the other end of the feed material. Therefore, when the material is being fed, the movable clamping arm 21 and the fixed clamping arm 22 first come into close contact. At this time, one end of the material passes through the open fixed clamping arm 22 and enters the space between the movable clamping arms 21. The movable clamping arm 21 then clamps the corresponding end of the material and begins to move away from the fixed clamping arm 22. Simultaneously, the fixed clamping arm 22 tightens, leaving a gap for the material to pass through. This allows the material to maintain its flatness relative to the fixed clamping arm 22 as it moves. When the movable clamping arm 21 moves to a set distance, the fixed clamping arm 22 closes, clamping the corresponding end of the material and allowing it to be conveyed to the stamping operation area for effective stamping.

[0024] It should be mentioned that the multi-station feeding unit 1 includes a rotating conveyor plate 11. The rotating conveyor plate 11 is equipped with a drive motor 12 for driving and rotating circumferentially. At the same time, multiple cyclic stations are distributed on the rotating conveyor plate 11 at equal arcs. Therefore, by driving the rotating conveyor plate 11 to perform periodic rotational motion at equal arcs by the drive motor 12, the multiple cyclic stations can sequentially realize the cyclical action of feeding and stamping operations, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the conveying efficiency.

[0025] like Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the horizontal moving unit includes a straight rail 24, a transmission belt 23, meshing rotating teeth 231, and a drive mover 232. The moving clamping arm 21 is slidably connected to the straight rail 24. Both ends of the transmission belt 23 mesh with the meshing rotating teeth 231 and the output end of the drive mover 232, respectively. The drive mover 232 drives the transmission belt 23 to move, and one side of the transmission belt 23 is fixedly connected to the moving clamping arm 21. Therefore, the operation of the drive mover 232 drives the transmission belt 23 to move, which in turn drives the moving clamping arm 21 to move on the straight rail 24, allowing the moving clamping arm 21 to make stable movements away from and towards the fixed clamping arm 22.

[0026] It should be mentioned that at least one circulating station in this embodiment is equipped with a feeding vision detector 3. The feeding vision detector 3 is used to detect the surface of the feed material clamped and fixed by the feeding unit 2, and the multi-station feeding part 1 is provided with a feeding discharge port 4 for rejecting feed materials that fail the surface detection, thereby improving the feeding quality.

[0027] To further improve the quality stability of the feed material, a feeding section 5 is provided at the corresponding circulating station of the multi-station feeding section 1. The feeding section 5 is equipped with a feeding conveyor track 51 and a synchronous pressing and straightening track 54 located above the discharge end of the feeding conveyor track 51. The feeding conveyor track 51 and the synchronous pressing and straightening track 54 are used to press and convey the feed material to the corresponding circulating station, and the feeding conveyor track 51 and the synchronous pressing and straightening track 54 move synchronously and in opposite directions. It should be noted that a transmission drive gear 511 is provided at one end of the feeding conveyor track 51, and a synchronous transmission gear 541 meshing with the transmission drive gear 511 is provided at one end of the synchronous pressing and straightening track 54. The transmission drive gear 511 is connected to a synchronous drive belt 551, and a synchronous drive motor 55 for driving rotation is provided at the other end of the synchronous drive belt 551. Therefore, while significantly improving the operational stability of the feeding conveyor track 51 and the synchronous pressing track 54, it also achieves the goal of effectively unfolding the feeding material passing between the feeding conveyor track 51 and the synchronous pressing track 54 and improving the subsequent punching quality.

[0028] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a guide plate 53 for adjusting the feeding angle and direction of the feeding material and a feeding vision detector 52 for detecting the surface of the feeding material are provided on the upper side of the other end of the feeding conveyor track 51. The guide plate 53 is detachably and fixedly connected to the upper side of the feeding conveyor track 51, and the multi-station feeding unit 1 is provided with a feeding and unloading port 6 for rejecting feeding materials that fail the surface detection. Therefore, for feather punching of different specifications, the corresponding adapter guide plate 53 can be installed, which can effectively adjust the posture of the feeding material while reducing the difficulty and cost of specification adjustment. Example 2

[0029] The difference between Embodiment 2 and Embodiment 1 is that the multi-station feeding unit 1 in Embodiment 2 includes a ring track group and a motor for driving the ring track group to move.

[0030] In summary, this application provides a feather conveying mechanism that flattens the feed material during feeding by using a movable clamping arm 21 and a fixed clamping arm 22 that move relative to each other, thereby improving the integrity and posture consistency of the feed material before entering the stamping operation and achieving the goal of improving the quality of feather processing. Simultaneously, by employing a feeding vision detector 3 and a feeding vision detector 52 to perform surface inspection on the feed material, feed materials that fail the surface inspection are rejected, further improving the consistency of feather processing quality.

[0031] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” “fourth,” etc., used in this application (if applicable) are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having,” and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, or apparatus.

[0032] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0033] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the methods and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A feather conveying mechanism, characterized in that: The system includes a multi-station feeding unit (1), which has multiple cyclic stations for sequentially feeding and stamping operations. Each cyclic station is equipped with a feeding unit (2), which includes a movable clamping arm (21) and a fixed clamping arm (22) that cooperates with the movable clamping arm (21) to clamp and fix the feeding material. The movable clamping arm (21) is equipped with a horizontal moving unit for driving and controlling the movable clamping arm (21) to make linear movements toward or away from the fixed clamping arm (22). The movable clamping arm (21) is used to clamp and fix one end of the feeding material, and the fixed clamping arm (22) is used to apply pressure to the feeding material and flatten the feeding material and clamp and fix the other end of the feeding material when the movable clamping arm (21) moves away.

2. The feather conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-station feeding unit (1) includes a rotating conveyor plate (11), which is equipped with a drive motor (12) for driving and rotating in a circumferential direction; multiple cyclic stations are equally arc-shaped distributed on the rotating conveyor plate (11).

3. The feather conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-station feeding unit (1) includes a ring track assembly and a motor for driving the ring track assembly to move.

4. The feather conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal moving unit includes a straight rail (24), a transmission belt (23), a meshing rotating tooth (231), and a drive mover (232). The moving clamping arm (21) is slidably connected to the straight rail (24). The two ends of the transmission belt (23) are respectively meshed with the output ends of the meshing rotating tooth (231) and the drive mover (232). The drive mover (232) is used to drive the transmission belt (23) to move, and one side of the transmission belt (23) is connected and fixed to the moving clamping arm (21).

5. A feather conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the circulating stations is provided with a feeding vision detector (3), which is used to detect the surface of the feed material clamped and fixed by the feeding unit (2), and the multi-station feeding unit (1) is provided with a feeding discharge port (4) for rejecting feed materials that have not passed the surface detection.

6. The feather conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding section (5) for matching the corresponding cycle station. The feeding section (5) is provided with a feeding conveying track (51) and a synchronous pressing track (54) located on the upper side of the discharge end of the feeding conveying track (51). The feeding conveying track (51) and the synchronous pressing track (54) are used to press and convey the feeding material to the corresponding cycle station, and the feeding conveying track (51) and the synchronous pressing track (54) move synchronously and in opposite directions.

7. A feather conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper side of the other end of the feeding conveyor track (51) is provided with a guide plate (53) for adjusting the feeding angle and direction of the feeding material and a feeding vision detector (52) for detecting the surface of the feeding material. The guide plate (53) is detachably and fixedly connected to the upper side of the feeding conveyor track (51). The multi-station feeding part (1) is provided with a feeding and unloading port (6) for rejecting feeding materials that have not passed the surface detection.

8. A feather conveying mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the feeding conveyor track (51) is provided with a conveyor drive gear (511), one end of the synchronous pressing track (54) is provided with a synchronous transmission gear (541) that meshes with the conveyor drive gear (511), the conveyor drive gear (511) is connected to a synchronous drive belt (551), and the other end of the synchronous drive belt (551) is provided with a synchronous drive motor (55) for driving rotation.

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