Feeding device for machining

By designing a machining feeding device consisting of a support frame, a material storage rack, a lifting module, and a robotic arm module, the problem of manual assistance in the material feeding process of machining equipment was solved, achieving continuous automatic feeding, improving production efficiency and processing accuracy, and reducing labor costs and safety hazards.

CN223947427UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27SUZHOU INTENOR CNC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520664857.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-10
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-10

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Technical Problem

Existing machining equipment requires excessive manual assistance during the material feeding process, resulting in low production efficiency, high labor costs, and safety hazards.

Method used

A machining feeding device comprising a support frame, a material storage rack, a lifting module, a material transfer module, and a robotic arm module was designed to achieve continuous automatic material feeding and reduce manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

It enables continuous automatic feeding of machining equipment, improves production efficiency, reduces labor costs, alleviates the labor intensity of operators, reduces safety hazards, and improves machining accuracy.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a machining feeding device. The machining feeding device comprises a supporting frame, a material storage frame, a lifting module, a material transferring module and a mechanical arm module. A loading area and a supply area are formed on the support frame; the material storage frame and the lifting module are both arranged in the supporting frame, and the material storage frame is connected with the lifting module. The material transfer module is arranged in the material supply area; the mechanical arm module is arranged on the supporting frame and located on one side of the feeding area. According to the automatic feeding device, continuous and automatic feeding of machining equipment is achieved, manual intervention is reduced, production efficiency is remarkably improved, labor cost is reduced, labor intensity of operators is relieved, potential safety hazards caused by fatigue are effectively reduced, meanwhile, accurate feeding of materials is ensured, and the production efficiency is improved. And the machining precision of machining equipment is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding, specifically relates to a machining feeding device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Machining refers to the whole process of using the method of mechanical processing, according to the pattern and size of drawing, so that the shape, size, relative position and nature of the blank become qualified parts. Before machining production, the machining raw material needs to be introduced into the mechanical machining equipment, and the current machining equipment needs too much manual assistance in the feeding process. Not only can continuous operation be realized, but also the production efficiency is low, the labor cost is increased, the operator is prone to fatigue after long-time work, other unpredictable situations occur, and safety hazards exist. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0003] In order to solve the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model aims at providing a machining feeding device to realize continuous feeding, reduce the degree of manual participation, improve production efficiency and reduce labor cost.

[0004] In order to achieve the above technical purposes and effects, the utility model realizes the following technical scheme:

[0005] A machining feeding device, comprising a support frame, a material storage rack, a lifting module, a material transfer module and a mechanical hand module; the support frame is formed with a feeding area and a feeding area; the material storage rack and the lifting module are arranged in the support frame, and the material storage rack is connected with the lifting module, and the material storage rack can move up and down through the driving of the lifting module; the material transfer module is arranged in the feeding area, and the material in the material storage rack can be transferred to the feeding area through the material transfer module; the mechanical hand module is arranged on the support frame and located on one side of the feeding area, and the material in the feeding area can be transferred to the machine tool through the mechanical hand module, and then transferred back to the feeding area after machining.

[0006] Further, the material storage rack comprises a frame with at least two layers, each layer of the frame is provided with a first guide rail, an activity plate is arranged above the first guide rail, a roller is arranged below the activity plate, and the activity plate is slidably arranged above the first guide rail through the cooperation of the roller and the first guide rail; the upper end of the activity plate is provided with a tool plate for placing materials.

[0007] Further, the lower end of the activity plate is provided with at least one set of positioning blocks, and the lower end of the positioning block is provided with a positioning hole; each layer of the frame is provided with a ball spring lock pin matched with the positioning hole.

[0008] Further, a first limiting block is arranged on the frame.

[0009] Further, a limiting plate is arranged in the support frame.

[0010] Further, the lifting module comprises a lifting motor, the lifting motor is connected with a double-input shaft speed reducer, the output shafts of the double-input shaft speed reducer are connected with first rotating shafts through couplings respectively, chain and sprocket mechanisms are arranged on the first rotating shafts respectively, the chain and sprocket mechanisms are connected with lifting plates respectively, and a pair of linear guides are arranged on the lifting plates respectively.

[0011] Further, each group of chain and sprocket mechanisms comprises a first sprocket, a second sprocket, a chain and a connector, the chain is connected between the first sprocket and the second sprocket, the second sprocket is provided with a second rotating shaft, the two ends of the second rotating shaft are provided with bearing seats respectively, and the connector is connected in the chain.

[0012] Further, the lifting module further comprises a U-shaped photoelectric sensor and a sensing sheet matched with the U-shaped photoelectric sensor.

[0013] Further, the material transfer module comprises an electric screw rod linear guide, a connecting block is arranged on the sliding table of the electric screw rod linear guide, and an electromagnetic suction disc is arranged on the connecting block.

[0014] Further, second guides are arranged on the feeding area and the feeding area respectively, and a second limiting block is arranged on the feeding area.

[0015] The machine tool feeding device has the advantages that the machine tool feeding device realizes continuous automatic feeding of the machine tool, reduces manual intervention, significantly improves production efficiency and reduces labor cost, and reduces labor intensity of an operator, thereby effectively reducing safety hazards caused by fatigue, ensuring accurate feeding of materials, and improving machining precision of the machine tool.

[0016] The above description is only a summary of the technical scheme of the machine tool feeding device, in order to more clearly understand the technical means of the machine tool feeding device, and the machine tool feeding device can be implemented according to the content of the specification, and the preferred embodiments of the machine tool feeding device are described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The specific implementation of the machine tool feeding device is described in detail by the following embodiments and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the machine tool feeding device, and constitute a part of the application, the schematic embodiments of the machine tool feeding device and the description thereof are used to explain the machine tool feeding device, and do not constitute an improper limitation on the machine tool feeding device. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the device of this utility model with some parts removed;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the material storage rack of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the material storage rack of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the positioning block and the ball spring locking pin of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first limiting block of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting module structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This utility model Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the material transfer module structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the material loading of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the material supply for this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of the numbers in the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Material storage rack; 3. Lifting module; 4. Material transfer module; 5. Robotic arm module; 6. Ball spring locking pin; 11. Loading area; 12. Feeding area; 13. Limiting plate; 21. Frame; 22. First guide rail; 23. Movable plate; 24. Roller; 25. Tooling plate; 26. Positioning block; 27. First limiting block; 261. Positioning hole; 271. Pin; 31. Lifting motor; 32. Double... 33. Shaft reducer; 34. Coupling; 35. First rotating shaft; 36. Sprocket and chain mechanism; 37. Lifting plate; 38. Linear guide rail; 39. U-shaped photoelectric sensor; 30. Sensing plate; 31. First sprocket; 32. Second sprocket; 353. Chain; 354. Connector; 355. Second rotating shaft; 41. Electric lead screw linear guide rail; 42. Connecting block; 43. Electromagnetic chuck; 111. Second limit block; 121. Second guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The utility model discloses below will refer to the drawing and combine the embodiment, to explain in detail.

[0031] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, upper end, lower end, top, bottom, etc.) in the embodiments of the utility model are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement condition, etc. between components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the drawings), and if the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0032] Referring to Figures 1-2 As shown in FIG. 1, a machining feeding device comprises a support frame 1, a material storage rack 2, a lifting module 3, a material transfer module 4 and a mechanical hand module 5; the support frame 1 is formed with a feeding area 11 and a feeding area 12; the material storage rack 2 and the lifting module 3 are both arranged in the support frame 1, and the material storage rack 2 is connected with the lifting module 3, and the material storage rack 2 can move up and down through the driving of the lifting module 3; the material transfer module 4 is arranged in the feeding area 12, and the material in the material storage rack 2 can be transferred to the feeding area 12 through the material transfer module 4; the mechanical hand module 5 is arranged on the support frame 1 and located on one side of the feeding area 12, and the material in the feeding area 12 can be transferred to the machine tool through the mechanical hand module 5 and then transferred back to the feeding area 12 after the machining is completed.

[0033] Further, referring to Figures 3-4 As shown in FIG. 2, in the embodiment, the material storage rack 2 comprises a frame 21 with five layers, but is not limited to five layers, and other layers can also be arranged, which can be arranged according to actual needs; a first guide rail 22 is arranged on each layer of the frame 21, an activity plate 23 is arranged above the first guide rail 22, a roller 24 is arranged below the activity plate 23, and the activity plate 23 is slidably arranged above the first guide rail 22 through the cooperation of the roller 24 and the first guide rail 22; a tool plate 25 for placing materials is arranged at the upper end of the activity plate 23.

[0034] Further, referring to Figures 4-5 As shown in FIG. 3, in the embodiment, two groups of positioning blocks 26 are arranged at the lower end of the activity plate 23, but are not limited to two groups, and other groups can also be arranged, which can be arranged according to actual needs; a positioning hole 261 is formed at the lower end of each positioning block 26; a ball spring lock pin 6 adapted to the positioning hole 261 is arranged on each layer of the frame 21, and the activity plate 23 is limited on the frame 21 through the cooperation of the ball spring lock pin 6 and the positioning hole 261.

[0035] Further, referring to Figure 4 and6 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, a first limiting block 27 is arranged on each of the frames 21, and a plug 271 is arranged at the lower end of the first limiting block 27, the first limiting block 27 is detachably arranged on the frame 21 through the plug 271, and the first limiting block 27 can effectively prevent the movable plate 23 from sliding to the feeding area 11 side. Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, a limiting plate 13 is arranged in the support frame 1, and the limiting plate 13 can effectively prevent the movable plate 23 on the layer to be fed from sliding to the feeding area 12 side due to the failure of the cooperation between the ball spring lock pin 6 and the positioning hole 261, and causing the material to slide off.

[0036] Further, referring to Figures 7-8 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the lifting module 3 includes a lifting motor 31, the lifting motor 31 is connected with a double-input shaft reducer 32, the output shafts of the double-input shaft reducer 32 are respectively connected with a first rotating shaft 34 through a shaft coupling 33, a chain wheel and chain mechanism 35 is arranged on the first rotating shaft 34, and in the embodiment, each of the chain wheel and chain mechanisms 35 includes a first chain wheel 351, a second chain wheel 352, a chain 353 and a connector 354; the first chain wheel 351 is sleeved on the corresponding first rotating shaft 34; the chain 353 is engagedly connected between the first chain wheel 351 and the second chain wheel 352; the second chain wheel 352 penetrates a second rotating shaft 355; the connector 354 is connected in series in the chain 353, and the connector 354 is respectively connected with a lifting plate 36, and a pair of linear guides 37 is arranged on the lifting plate 36.

[0037] When installing, the double-input shaft reducer 32 and the linear guide rail 37 are fixed on the support frame 1, the first rotating shaft 34 and the second rotating shaft 355 are rotatably arranged on the support frame 1 through corresponding bearing seats respectively, and the frame 21 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 36; when feeding, the lifting motor 31 drives the first rotating shaft 34 to rotate through the double-input shaft reducer 32 and the shaft coupling 33, drives the first sprocket 351 to rotate, drives the chain 353 to rotate between the first sprocket 351 and the second sprocket 352, drives the connector 354 to move up and down, drives the lifting plate 36 to move up and down, and drives the frame 21 to move up and down, so that the material in each layer of the frame 21 is sequentially fed; in the embodiment, in order to ensure that each layer in the frame 21 is accurately positioned, the lifting module 3 further comprises a U-shaped photoelectric sensor 38 and a sensing sheet 39 matched with the U-shaped photoelectric sensor 38, the U-shaped photoelectric sensor 38 is fixed on the side wall of the linear guide rail 37, the sensing sheet 39 is arranged in a number corresponding to the number of layers of the frame 21, and is fixed on the lifting plate 36; through cooperation of the sensing sheet 39 and the U-shaped photoelectric sensor 38, each layer in the frame 21 can be accurately lifted and positioned.

[0038] Further, referring to Figure 9 In the embodiment, the material transfer module 4 comprises an electric screw linear guide rail 41, a connecting block 42 is arranged on the sliding table of the electric screw linear guide rail 41, and an electromagnetic suction disc 43 is arranged on the connecting block 42; the electromagnetic suction disc 43 is used for adsorbing the movable plate 23, so that the movable plate 23 is driven to move between the frame 21 and the feeding area 12.

[0039] Further, referring to Figure 2 In the embodiment, the feeding area 11 and the feeding area 12 are respectively provided with second guide rails 121, the second guide rails 121 correspond to the first guide rails 22 in each layer of the frame 2 one by one, when the corresponding layer in each layer of the frame 2 is lifted to the feeding position or the discharging position, the second guide rail 121 corresponds to the corresponding first guide rail 22, so that the movable plate 23 in each layer of the frame 2 can be slid into the feeding area 11 or the feeding area 12; and a second limiting block 111 is arranged on the feeding area 11, the movable plate 23 slid into the feeding area 11 can be prevented from falling off from the feeding area 11 through the second limiting block 111.

[0040] The working principle of the utility model is as follows:

[0041] When loading materials, first, the material storage rack 2 is driven to rise by the lifting module 3, so that the lowermost layer of the frame 21 is lifted to the material feeding and discharging height position, then the first limiting block 27 is removed, the movable plate 23 is pulled to the material feeding area 11, and after reaching the position, the tool plate 25 loaded with materials is placed on the movable plate 23 (as shown in Figure 10 ), then the movable plate 23 is pushed into the frame 21 again until the balls in the ball spring lock pin 6 are re-engaged in the positioning hole 261; after completion, the material storage rack 2 is lowered by the lifting module 3, and the above loading action is repeated until the tool plate 25 is loaded on each layer of the frame 21; after completion, the uppermost layer of the frame 21 is at the material feeding and discharging height position (as shown in Figures 1-2 ).

[0042] When feeding materials, first, the electromagnetic chuck 43 is driven to move towards the frame 21 by the electric screw linear guide rail 41 through the connecting block 42, and after the electromagnetic chuck 43 contacts the movable plate 23, the movable plate 23 is attracted after the electromagnetic chuck 43 is powered on, then the electromagnetic chuck 43 is driven to move away from the frame 21 by the electric screw linear guide rail 41 through the connecting block 42, so as to pull the movable plate 23 to the material feeding area 12, thereby realizing the pulling of the tool plate 25 loaded with materials into the material feeding area 12 (as shown in Figure 11 ), at this time, the electromagnetic chuck 43 is kept in the powered-on state; then the material on the tool plate 25 is transferred to the machine tool in sequence by the manipulator module 5 for processing; after the materials in the tool plate 25 in the material feeding area 12 are all processed, the movable plate 23 is driven to move towards the frame 21 by the electric screw linear guide rail 41 through the connecting block 42, and is re-moved into the frame 21, at this time, the balls in the ball spring lock pin 6 are re-engaged in the positioning hole 261; then the material storage rack 2 is lifted by the lifting module 3, and the materials in the tool plate 25 in the next layer are fed.

[0043] The above only describes preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can be variously changed and modified. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A machining feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a support frame (1), a material storage rack (2), a lifting module (3), a material transfer module (4), and a robotic arm module (5); the support frame (1) has a loading area (11) and a feeding area (12); the material storage rack (2) and the lifting module (3) are both located inside the support frame (1), and the material storage rack (2) is connected to the lifting module (3). The material storage rack (2) can move up and down by being driven by the lifting module (3). The material transfer module (4) is located in the feeding area (12). The material transfer module (4) can transfer the material in the material storage rack (2) to the feeding area (12). The robot arm module (5) is located on the support frame (1) and on one side of the feeding area (12). The robot arm module (5) can transfer the material in the feeding area (12) to the machine tool and transfer it back to the feeding area (12) after processing.

2. The machining feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material storage rack (2) includes a frame (21) with at least two layers. Each layer of the frame (21) is provided with a first guide rail (22). A movable plate (23) is provided above the first guide rail (22). A roller (24) is provided below the movable plate (23). The movable plate (23) is slidably disposed above the first guide rail (22) through the cooperation of the roller (24) and the first guide rail (22). A tooling plate (25) for placing materials is provided at the upper end of the movable plate (23).

3. The machining feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one set of positioning blocks (26) are provided at the lower end of each of the movable plates (23), and positioning holes (261) are provided at the lower end of each of the positioning blocks (26); each layer of the frame (21) is provided with a ball spring locking pin (6) that is adapted to the positioning hole (261).

4. The machining feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each layer of the frame (21) is provided with a detachable first limiting block (27).

5. The machining feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting plate (13) is provided inside the support frame (1).

6. The machining feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting module (3) includes a lifting motor (31), which is connected to a dual-shaft reducer (32). The output shaft of the dual-shaft reducer (32) is connected to a first rotating shaft (34) via a coupling (33). A sprocket and chain mechanism (35) is provided on the first rotating shaft (34). The sprocket and chain mechanism (35) is connected to a lifting plate (36). A pair of linear guide rails (37) are provided on the lifting plate (36).

7. The machining feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each sprocket and chain mechanism (35) includes a first sprocket (351), a second sprocket (352), a chain (353), and a connector (354); the chain (353) is meshed between the first sprocket (351) and the second sprocket (352); the second sprocket (352) is provided with a second shaft (355), and a bearing seat is respectively fitted at both ends of the second shaft (355); the connector (354) is connected in series in the chain (353).

8. The machining feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting module (3) also includes a U-shaped photoelectric sensor (38) and a sensing sheet (39) adapted to the U-shaped photoelectric sensor (38).

9. The machining feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material transfer module (4) includes an electric lead screw linear guide (41), and a connecting block (42) is provided on the slide of the electric lead screw linear guide (41), and an electromagnetic chuck (43) is provided on the connecting block (42).

10. The machining feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding area (11) and the feeding area (12) are respectively provided with a second guide rail (121), and a second limiting block (111) is provided in the feeding area (11).