Feeding mechanism for carding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feeding mechanism for a carding machine. The feeding mechanism comprises a rack, a positioning jig and a translation driving mechanism, a manual feeding station and a manipulator grabbing station are arranged at the top of the rack; the positioning jig is movably connected to the top of the rack, the positioning jig comprises a plurality of cotton winding roller positioning grooves which are formed side by side, and supporting clamping grooves are formed in the tops of the two ends of each cotton winding roller positioning groove respectively; and the translation driving mechanism is used for driving the positioning jig to translate between the manual feeding station and the manipulator grabbing station in a reciprocating manner. The feeding mechanism for the carding machine is reasonable in structure, easy to operate, capable of improving working efficiency and reducing labor intensity and suitable for application and popularization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a feeding mechanism for a carding machine. Background Technology

[0002] A carding machine is used to process cotton fibers and chemical fibers and belongs to textile machinery. Its working principle is to open, comb, and remove impurities from the cotton (fiber) rolls sent from the previous process or the oily cotton (chemical fiber) layer supplied by the cotton box, so that all the curled and blocky cotton loops become basically straight single fibers. In this process, broken seeds, impurities and short fibers left over from the cleaning process are removed. Then, the cotton is integrated into cotton slivers of a certain specification and stored in cotton bolls for use in the drawing process.

[0003] In the operation of existing carding machines, cotton laps need to be loaded onto the machine using rollers. Traditionally, this is done manually, but this increases the workload for operators and leads to low efficiency. Therefore, a corresponding technical solution is needed to address these problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding mechanism for a carding machine, which has a reasonable structure, is easy to operate, improves work efficiency and reduces labor intensity, and is suitable for widespread application.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is to design a feeding mechanism for a carding machine, including a frame, a positioning fixture, and a translation drive mechanism;

[0006] The top of the frame is equipped with a manual feeding station and a robotic arm gripping station;

[0007] The positioning fixture is movably connected to the top of the frame, and the positioning fixture includes multiple cotton roll positioning grooves arranged side by side, with support slots at the top of each end of the cotton roll positioning groove.

[0008] The translation drive mechanism is used to drive the positioning fixture to reciprocate between the manual loading station and the robotic gripping station.

[0009] Preferably, the positioning fixture further includes two limiting baffles, which are located on both sides of the positioning grooves of the multiple cotton rolling rollers.

[0010] Preferably, the positioning fixture further includes a translation plate, which is a frame structure with a hollow center. A lifting plate is provided in the translation plate, and a U-shaped bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the translation plate. The multiple cotton rolling roller positioning grooves are fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate, and the two limiting baffles are fixedly connected to the top of the translation plate. A lifting drive cylinder is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped bracket, and the output shaft of the lifting drive cylinder passes through the U-shaped bracket upward and is fixedly connected to the lifting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the U-shaped bracket is provided with four rectangularly arranged guide sleeves, which are located around the lifting drive cylinder. The bottom of the lifting plate is provided with four guide posts, which are slidably engaged with the four guide sleeves in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0012] Preferably, the translation drive mechanism includes a translation drive cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the top side of the frame via a cylinder seat, and the output shaft of the translation drive cylinder is fixedly connected to the translation plate via a connecting plate.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the frame is provided with two symmetrical slide rails, and the translation plate is supported on the two slide rails by two sets of slide blocks respectively.

[0014] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a feeding mechanism for a carding machine, which has a reasonable structure and is easy to operate, improving work efficiency and reducing labor intensity, and is suitable for widespread application. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning fixture in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning groove of the cotton winding roller in this utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Manual feeding station; 3. Robotic gripping station; 4. Cotton roll positioning groove; 5. Support slot; 6. Limiting baffle; 7. Translation plate; 8. Lifting plate; 9. U-shaped bracket; 10. Lifting drive cylinder; 11. Guide sleeve; 12. Guide column; 13. Translation drive cylinder; 14. Cylinder seat; 15. Connecting plate; 16. Slide rail; 100. Cotton roll. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] The specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0021] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, this utility model provides a feeding mechanism for a carding machine, including a frame 1, a positioning fixture, and a translation drive mechanism;

[0022] The top of the frame 1 is equipped with a manual feeding station 2 and a robotic arm gripping station 3;

[0023] The positioning fixture is movably connected to the top of the frame 1, and the positioning fixture includes multiple cotton roll positioning grooves 4 arranged side by side, with support slots 5 respectively provided at the top of both ends of the cotton roll positioning grooves 4.

[0024] The translation drive mechanism is used to drive the positioning fixture to reciprocate between the manual loading station 2 and the robotic gripping station 3.

[0025] The above solution is adopted: When the feeding mechanism of the carding machine of this utility model is used, when the positioning fixture is located at the manual feeding station 2, the operator places multiple cotton rolls 100 into multiple cotton roll positioning grooves 4 respectively. After completion, the positioning fixture is driven by the translation drive mechanism to move from the manual feeding station 2 to the robotic arm gripping station 3. Finally, the robotic arm grips the cotton rolls 100 in the cotton roll positioning grooves 4 and transfers them to the carding machine for processing.

[0026] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the positioning fixture also includes two limiting baffles 6, which are located on both sides of the multiple cotton roll positioning grooves 4.

[0027] The above solution is adopted: two limiting baffles 6 are used to limit the two ends of the cotton roll 100 placed in the cotton roll positioning groove 4, thereby improving the positioning effect of the cotton roll 100 so that it can be grasped by the robot arm in the future.

[0028] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the positioning fixture also includes a translation plate 7, which is a frame structure with a hollow center. A lifting plate 8 is provided in the translation plate 7, and a U-shaped bracket 9 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the translation plate 7. The multiple cotton rolling roller positioning grooves 4 are fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate 8, and the two limiting baffles 6 are fixedly connected to the top of the translation plate 7. A lifting drive cylinder 10 is provided at the bottom of the U-shaped bracket 9. The output shaft of the lifting drive cylinder 10 passes through the U-shaped bracket 9 and is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 8.

[0029] The above solution is adopted: when the positioning fixture is located at the gripping station 3 of the robot arm, the lifting plate 8 can be driven to move upward by a set distance through the lifting drive cylinder 10. Thus, the lifting plate 8 drives the cotton roll positioning groove 4 and the cotton roll 100 to move upward, so that the cotton roll 100 is located above the limit baffle 6, avoiding the limit baffle 6 from interfering with the gripping work of the robot arm. After the robot arm completes the gripping work, the lifting plate 8 is driven to move downward to reset through the lifting drive cylinder 10.

[0030] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the U-shaped bracket 9 is provided with four rectangular guide sleeves 11. The four guide sleeves 11 are located around the lifting drive cylinder 10. The bottom of the lifting plate 8 is provided with four guide posts 12. The four guide posts 12 and the four guide sleeves 11 are slidably engaged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0031] The above solution involves setting guide columns 12 and guide sleeves 11 to guide the lifting movement of the lifting plate 8, which helps to improve the stability of the lifting plate 8 during movement.

[0032] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the translation drive mechanism includes a translation drive cylinder 13, which is fixedly connected to the top side of the frame 1 via a cylinder seat 14, and the output shaft of the translation drive cylinder 14 is fixedly connected to the translation plate 7 via a connecting plate 15.

[0033] The above solution is adopted: the translation drive cylinder 13 drives the translation plate 7 to move, thereby the translation plate 7 drives the lifting plate 8 and the cotton rolling roller positioning groove 4 on the lifting plate 8 to move through the U-shaped bracket 9.

[0034] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the frame 1 is symmetrically provided with two slide rails 16, and the translation plate 7 is supported on the two slide rails 16 by two sets of sliding blocks respectively.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for a carding machine, characterized in that, Including rack (1), positioning fixture and translation driving mechanism; The top of the rack (1) is provided with a manual feeding station (2) and a mechanical hand grabbing station (3); The positioning fixture is movably connected to the top of the rack (1), and the positioning fixture comprises a plurality of side-by-side arranged roll positioning grooves (4), both ends of the roll positioning groove (4) are respectively provided with support grooves (5) on the top; The translation driving mechanism is used for driving the positioning fixture to reciprocate between the manual feeding station (2) and the mechanical hand grabbing station (3).

2. The feeding mechanism for a carding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning fixture further comprises two limiting baffle plates (6), and the two limiting baffle plates (6) are respectively located on both sides of the plurality of roll positioning grooves (4).

3. A feeding mechanism for a carding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning fixture further comprises a translation plate (7), which is a hollow frame structure in the middle, the translation plate (7) is provided with a lifting plate (8), and the bottom of the translation plate (7) is fixedly connected with a U-shaped support (9), the plurality of roll positioning grooves (4) are fixedly connected to the top of the lifting plate (8), the two limiting baffle plates (6) are fixedly connected to the top of the translation plate (7), and the bottom of the U-shaped support (9) is provided with a lifting driving cylinder (10), the output shaft of the lifting driving cylinder (10) penetrates the U-shaped support (9) upward and is fixedly connected with the lifting plate (8).

4. A feeding mechanism for a carding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The U-shaped support (9) is provided with four guide sleeves (11) arranged in a rectangular shape, the four guide sleeves (11) are located on the periphery of the lifting driving cylinder (10), and the bottom of the lifting plate (8) is provided with four guide columns (12) in one-to-one sliding fit with the four guide sleeves (11).

5. The feeding mechanism for a carding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The translation driving mechanism comprises a translation driving cylinder (13), the translation driving cylinder (13) is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the rack (1) through a cylinder seat (14), and the output shaft of the translation driving cylinder (13) is fixedly connected with the translation plate (7) through a connecting plate (15).

6. The feeding mechanism for a carding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The top of the rack (1) is symmetrically provided with two slide rails (16), and the translation plate (7) is supported on the two slide rails (16) through two groups of slide seats.

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