Automatic feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding device which comprises a vibration disc, a straight vibration feeding flow channel, a double-shaft linear carrying module, a suction dislocation mechanism and a feeding position, the straight vibration feeding flow channel is connected to the discharging end of the vibration disc, and the suction dislocation mechanism comprises a suction nozzle and a telescopic air cylinder driving the suction nozzle to move horizontally. The double-shaft linear carrying module drives the suction dislocation mechanism to do reciprocating motion between the tail end of the straight vibration feeding runner and the feeding position, and the feeding position comprises a positioning structure for positioning the product carrier and a stopping structure for limiting the product carrier to continue to move. By means of automatic feeding, automatic taking and automatic discharging, the assembling efficiency of the bushings on the gear box is improved; through the cooperation of the stopping structure and the positioning structure, the product carrier is kept still in the assembling process, and the installation precision in the lining installing process is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated feeding equipment technology, specifically, it demonstrates an automated feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] The motor gearbox plays a crucial role in a car, changing the direction and torque of rotation. It is one of the core components of a vehicle, and the quality of its manufacturing process directly affects the overall quality of the car.

[0003] During the assembly of the motor gearbox, bushings are required. Two bushings are then installed into the gearbox, one for each bushing. Traditional installation methods involve manual assembly and positioning, which is inefficient and introduces assembly errors, affecting product quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic feeding device that has a simple and practical structure, fast feeding efficiency, and a high degree of automation.

[0005] The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] An automatic feeding device includes a vibratory feeder, a linear vibratory feeding channel, a dual-axis linear conveying module, a suction misalignment mechanism, and a feeding position. The linear vibratory feeding channel is connected to the discharge end of the vibratory feeder. The suction misalignment mechanism includes a suction nozzle and a telescopic cylinder that drives the suction nozzle to move horizontally. The dual-axis linear conveying module drives the suction misalignment mechanism to reciprocate between the end of the linear vibratory feeding channel and the feeding position. The feeding position includes a positioning structure for positioning the product carrier and a stop structure for restricting the continued movement of the product carrier.

[0007] Preferably, a distribution seat is provided at the end of the direct vibration feeding channel. The distribution seat has a feeding trough on one side that communicates with the direct vibration feeding channel, and an optical fiber sensor is provided on the side of the distribution seat to sense the presence or absence of products in the feeding trough. In this way, the bushings output by the vibratory feeder flow into the direct vibration feeding channel in an orderly manner. The first bushing in the direct vibration feeding channel enters the feeding trough of the distribution seat. When the optical fiber sensor detects the presence of material, the dual-axis linear conveying module drives the suction nozzle on the suction misalignment mechanism to pick up the bushing in the feeding trough and move it to the next station.

[0008] Preferably, the upper end of the suction nozzle is connected to a movable shaft, which is movably inserted into a horizontal mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder. A buffer spring is sleeved on the lower part of the movable shaft between the mounting plate and the upper end of the suction nozzle. The buffer spring absorbs and buffers external forces, reducing the impact on the bushing.

[0009] Furthermore, a conical positioning body protruding outward is provided at the center of the bottom end of the suction nozzle. The conical positioning body corresponds to the hole in the center of the bushing, making it convenient for the suction nozzle to accurately pick up the bushing.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning structure includes a vertical cylinder and a positioning seat disposed on the output end of the vertical cylinder, with protruding positioning pins on both sides of the surface of the positioning seat. The vertical cylinder drives the positioning seat to rise until the positioning pins on the positioning seat are inserted into the pre-drilled holes on the product carrier being conveyed on the conveyor line.

[0011] Furthermore, the stopping structure includes a lifting cylinder, a lifting rod, a support, a sleeve, and a screw magnet. The lifting cylinder is mounted on the support, and the screw magnet is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder via the lifting rod. The upper part of the lifting rod is movably inserted into the sleeve, which is mounted on the support. An iron block capable of cooperating with the screw magnet is located on one side of the bottom of the product carrier. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting rod to move upward, causing the screw magnet to magnetically attract the iron block of the product carrier on the conveyor line from one side, thereby achieving the stopping effect on the product carrier.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model improves the installation efficiency of the bushing on the gearbox by automatically feeding, picking up and discharging materials; and by cooperating with the stop structure and the positioning structure, the product carrier remains stationary during the assembly process, ensuring the installation accuracy of the bushing during installation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of an automatic feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the suction misalignment mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the positioning structure and the stopping structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] The following are the relevant markings in the attached diagram: 1-Vibrating plate, 2-Straight vibration feeding channel, 3-Dual-axis linear conveying module, 4-Suction misalignment mechanism, 5-Positioning structure, 6-Stop structure, 7-Product carrier; 21-Distribution seat, 211-Feeding trough, 212-Fiber optic sensor; 41-Suction nozzle, 42-Modular shaft, 43-Mounting plate, 44-Telescopic cylinder, 411-Conical positioning body, 421-Buffer spring; 51-Vertical cylinder, 52-Positioning seat, 53-Positioning pin, 61-Lifting cylinder, 62-Lifting rod, 63-Support, 64-Sleeve, 65-Screw magnet, 71-Iron block. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown in the figure. This utility model embodiment provides an automatic feeding device, including a vibratory feeder 1, a linear vibratory feeding channel 2, a dual-axis linear conveying module 3, a suction misalignment mechanism 4, and a feeding position. The vibratory feeder 1, the linear vibratory feeding channel 2, and the dual-axis linear conveying module 3 are existing technologies. The vibratory feeder 1 and the linear vibratory feeding channel 2 are combined to quickly and orderly arrange batches of bushing products and ensure smooth feeding. The dual-axis linear conveying module 3 provides driving force in both horizontal and vertical directions. The suction misalignment mechanism 4 is located at the vertical output end of the dual-axis linear conveying module 3. The dual-axis linear conveying module 3 realizes the suction misalignment mechanism. The displacement movement of the structure 4 in the horizontal and vertical directions is driven by the dual-axis linear conveying module 3 to perform reciprocating motion between the end of the linear vibration feeding channel 2 and the loading position. The loading position is set up in conjunction with the conveyor line (the conveyor line is not shown in the figure). The product carrier 7 is circulated on the conveyor line. Part of the gearbox to be assembled is fixed on the product carrier 7. The loading position includes a positioning structure 5 for positioning the product carrier 7 and a stop structure 6 for restricting the continued movement of the product carrier. Through the cooperation of the stop structure and the positioning structure, the product carrier can remain stationary during the assembly process, ensuring the installation accuracy during the bushing insertion process.

[0019] The working method is very simple. The bushings are fed one by one in an orderly manner through the cooperation of the vibratory feeder and the linear feeding channel. The product carrier on the conveyor line is stopped and positioned by the cooperation of the stop structure and the positioning structure. The dual-axis linear conveying module controls the suction misalignment mechanism to pick up one bushing and then move it to the loading position so that one bushing is installed in the corresponding position. The dual-axis linear conveying module controls the suction misalignment mechanism again to pick up the other bushing and then move it to the loading position so that the other bushing is installed in the other position. In this way, the assembly of two bushings is completed.

[0020] In this embodiment, a distribution seat 21 is provided at the output end of the direct vibration feeding channel 2. The distribution seat 21 has a feeding trough 211 on one side that communicates with the direct vibration feeding channel 2, and an optical fiber sensor 212 is provided on the side of the distribution seat 21 to sense the presence or absence of products in the feeding trough 211. In this way, the bushings output by the vibratory feeder flow into the direct vibration feeding channel in an orderly manner. The bushing at the front of the direct vibration feeding channel enters the feeding trough of the distribution seat. When the optical fiber sensor senses the presence of material, the dual-axis linear conveying module drives the suction nozzle on the suction misalignment mechanism to pick up the bushing in the feeding trough and move it to the next station.

[0021] In this embodiment, the upper end of the suction nozzle 41 is connected to a movable shaft 42, which is movably inserted into a horizontal mounting plate 43. The movable shaft 42 is then connected to a vacuum source. The mounting plate 43 is connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder 44. A buffer spring 421 is sleeved on the lower part of the movable shaft 42, located between the mounting plate 43 and the upper end of the suction nozzle 41. When suctioning the bushing, the buffer spring can absorb and buffer external forces, reducing the impact on the bushing.

[0022] The nozzle 41 has a conical positioning body 411 protruding outward at the bottom center. Usually, several suction ports are set around the bottom of the nozzle to suck up the top surface of the bushing. During the suction process, the conical positioning body can be inserted into the hole in the middle of the bushing to a certain extent to achieve the centering effect of the bushing, so that the nozzle can accurately suck up the bushing and improve the subsequent assembly accuracy.

[0023] In this embodiment, the positioning structure 5 includes a vertical cylinder 51 and a positioning seat 52 disposed on the output end of the vertical cylinder 51. Each side of the surface of the positioning seat 52 is provided with a protruding positioning pin 53. The vertical cylinder drives the positioning seat to rise until the positioning pin on the positioning seat is inserted into the reserved hole on the product carrier conveyed on the conveyor line.

[0024] In this embodiment, the stopping structure 6 includes a lifting cylinder 61, a lifting rod 62, a support 63, a sleeve 64, and a screw magnet 65. The lifting cylinder 61 is mounted on the support 63. The screw magnet 65 is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder 61 via the lifting rod 62. The upper part of the lifting rod 62 is movably inserted into the sleeve 64. The sleeve 64 is mounted on the support 63, and an iron block 71 that can cooperate with the screw magnet 65 is provided on one side of the bottom end of the product carrier 7. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting rod to move upward, causing the screw magnet to be magnetically attracted to the iron block of the product carrier on the conveyor line from one side, thereby achieving the stopping effect on the product carrier. After assembly, since the magnetism is not very strong, the screw magnet can be easily separated from the iron block on the product carrier by controlling the lifting cylinder to move downward.

[0025] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and improvements fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device, characterized by comprising: The device comprises a vibrating disc, a straight-vibration feeding flow channel, a double-shaft straight-line conveying module, a suction misalignment mechanism, and a feeding position. The straight-vibration feeding flow channel is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating disc. The suction misalignment mechanism comprises a suction nozzle and a telescopic cylinder for driving the horizontal displacement of the suction nozzle. The double-shaft straight-line conveying module drives the suction misalignment mechanism to reciprocate between the end of the straight-vibration feeding flow channel and the feeding position. The feeding position comprises a positioning structure for positioning a product carrier and a stop structure for limiting the movement of the product carrier.

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, wherein The end of the straight-vibration feeding flow channel is provided with a distribution seat. The distribution seat is provided with an upper feeding groove on one side, which is communicated with the straight-vibration feeding flow channel. The side end of the distribution seat is provided with an optical fiber sensor for sensing whether there is a product in the upper feeding groove.

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, wherein The upper end of the suction nozzle is communicated with a movable shaft, which is movably inserted into a horizontal mounting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the output end of the telescopic cylinder. The lower part of the movable shaft is provided with a buffer spring between the mounting plate and the upper end of the suction nozzle.

4. The automatic feeding device according to claim 3, wherein The bottom end of the suction nozzle is provided with a conical positioning body protruding outward.

5. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, wherein The positioning structure comprises a vertical cylinder and a positioning seat provided on the output end of the vertical cylinder. The surface of the positioning seat is provided with protruding positioning pins on both sides.

6. The automatic feeding device according to claim 5, wherein The stop structure comprises a lifting cylinder, a lifting rod body, a support, a sleeve body, and a screw magnet. The lifting cylinder is arranged on the support. The screw magnet is connected to the output end of the lifting cylinder through the lifting rod body. The upper part of the lifting rod body is movably inserted into the sleeve body. The sleeve body is arranged on the support and provided with an iron block on one side of the bottom end of the product carrier, which can cooperate with the screw magnet.

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