Automatic feeding equipment for mechanical parts
By combining a visual scanning camera and an electric push rod, the system automatically identifies and removes damaged parts, solving the problem that existing equipment cannot effectively detect damaged parts and improving the detection accuracy of mechanical parts feeding equipment and the automation level of the production line.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic feeding equipment cannot effectively determine whether mechanical parts are damaged, especially when there are many types of parts with different shapes and high dimensional accuracy requirements, which affects the feeding quality.
The system employs a visual scanning camera for parts inspection, combined with an electric push rod and pusher design to automatically identify and reject damaged parts. The vibrator and buffer rod design ensure smooth parts transport and protection.
It has enabled automated inspection of parts, improved inspection accuracy and efficiency, timely rejection of defective products, reduced manual intervention, improved the automation level of the production line, and ensured the automation level of the equipment and product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical parts processing technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for mechanical parts. Background Technology
[0002] Traditional parts loading methods mostly rely on manual operation. This method is not only inefficient and unable to meet the high-output demands of modern manufacturing, but it is also prone to human error, such as misplacement, omission, or damage of parts. These problems directly affect the stability of the production line and the quality of the final product. With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, automatic loading equipment has emerged and is gradually replacing traditional manual loading methods, becoming an effective means to solve the above problems.
[0003] However, while existing automated feeding equipment has achieved significant results in improving production efficiency and reducing reliance on manual labor, it still has shortcomings in parts quality inspection. Especially when handling mechanical parts, due to the wide variety of parts, their different shapes, and the high requirements for dimensional accuracy, existing equipment often cannot effectively determine whether parts are damaged, particularly dimensional differences, which affects the quality of feeding.
[0004] Therefore, we need to provide an automatic feeding device for mechanical parts. Utility Model Content
[0005] To overcome the inability to determine whether a part is damaged, this utility model provides an automatic feeding device for mechanical parts.
[0006] An automatic feeding device for mechanical parts includes a base frame, a connecting plate, a motor, a rotating shaft, a feeding frame, a push rod, a dropping plate, and a feeding channel. The connecting plate is located on the left side of the base frame, and the motor is installed in the middle of the base frame. The feeding frame is located on the upper right side of the connecting plate. The motor output end is provided with a rotating shaft, which extends upward and rotatably passes through the middle of the feeding frame. The top of the rotating shaft is provided with a push rod, and the lower outer side of the rotating shaft is provided with a dropping plate. The outer side of the dropping plate has evenly spaced dropping grooves along the circumference. The feeding channel is connected to the bottom left side of the feeding frame. The device also includes a detection component, which is located on the right side of the base frame.
[0007] Furthermore, the detection assembly includes a fixed frame, a visual scanning camera, an electric push rod, a fixed plate, and a pusher. The fixed frame is located on the right side of the base frame, the electric push rod is mounted on the top of the fixed frame, the fixed plate is located on the outside of the electric push rod, the visual scanning camera is mounted on the front side of the fixed plate, and the pusher is located on the push rod of the electric push rod.
[0008] Furthermore, it also includes a vibrator, which is installed on the bottom right side of the feeding frame.
[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a mounting plate, a buffer rod, and a spring. The mounting plate is located on the bottom left side of the feeding frame, and the buffer rod is symmetrically slidably mounted on the lower part of the mounting plate. The left end of each buffer rod extends into the feeding channel, and each buffer rod is connected to the mounting plate by a spring.
[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a guide plate, which is provided at the bottom of the feeding frame.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner side of the pusher rack is made of soft material.
[0012] The beneficial effects and significant advancements of this utility model are as follows:
[0013] This invention utilizes a visual scanning camera to automate the scanning and inspection of parts, accurately determining whether parts are damaged and improving the precision and efficiency of inspection. This function helps to promptly identify and remove defective products, ensuring the quality of parts in subsequent processing or use. When the visual scanning camera detects a damaged part, it can quickly push the damaged part away from the production process via an electric push rod and a pusher. This automated process reduces manual intervention, improves the automation level of the production line, and also avoids the impact of damaged parts on subsequent production stages. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of this utility model, including the feeding frame, push rod, and dropping plate.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the material discharge chute, material unloading channel, and fixing frame of this utility model.
[0017] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the visual scanning camera, electric push rod, and pusher frame of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate, buffer rod, spring, and other components of this utility model.
[0019] Reference numerals: 1_Base frame, 2_Connecting plate, 3_Motor, 31_Rotating shaft, 4_Discharge frame, 5_Push rod, 6_Discharge plate, 61_Discharge chute, 7_Discharge channel, 8_Fixed frame, 9_Vision scanning camera, 10_Electric push rod, 11_Fixed plate, 12_Push frame, 13_Vibrator, 14_Mounting plate, 15_Buffer rod, 16_Spring, 17_Guide plate. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0021] Example: An automatic feeding device for mechanical parts, please refer to... Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the assembly includes a base frame 1, a connecting plate 2, a motor 3, a rotating shaft 31, a feeding frame 4, a push rod 5, a dropping plate 6, a feeding channel 7, a fixing frame 8, a vision scanning camera 9, an electric push rod 10, a fixing plate 11, a pusher frame 12, a vibrator 13, a mounting plate 14, a buffer rod 15, a spring 16, and a guide plate 17. The connecting plate 2 is connected to the left side of the base frame 1. The motor 3 is vertically mounted upwards in the middle of the base frame 1. The feeding frame 4 is connected to the upper right side of the connecting plate 2. The feeding frame 4 is used to store parts. The output shaft of the motor 3 is connected to the rotating shaft 31, which extends upwards and rotates through the middle of the feeding frame 4. The top of the rotating shaft 31... A push rod 5 is connected and located inside the unloading frame 4. A drop plate 6 is connected to the outer side of the lower end of the rotating shaft 31. Drop grooves 61 are evenly spaced along the circumference on the outer side of the drop plate 6. A unloading channel 7 is connected to the bottom left side of the unloading frame 4. The drop grooves 61 are used to position and support parts. The rotating shaft 31 and the push rod 5 are driven to rotate by the motor 3, which pushes the parts in the unloading frame 4, so that the parts fall from the unloading channel 7 onto the corresponding drop grooves 61 on the drop plate 6. A fixing frame 8 is connected to the right side of the base frame 1. An electric push rod 10 is horizontally installed on the top of the fixing frame 8. A fixing plate 11 is connected to the outer side of the electric push rod 10. A vision scanning camera 9 is installed on the front side of plate 11 to scan the parts in the discharge chute 61 and detect whether the parts are damaged. A pusher frame 12 is connected to the push rod of electric push rod 10. The inner side of pusher frame 12 is made of soft material, which has good flexibility and prevents the parts from being scratched. The push rod of electric push rod 10 is in the extended state, and pusher frame 12 is located on discharge plate 6. When vision scanning camera 9 scans a damaged part, electric push rod 10 can drive push rod to retract, driving pusher frame 12 to move outward, thereby pushing the parts that have fallen into discharge chute 61 away. A vibrator 13 is installed on the bottom right side of discharge frame 4. Vibration helps the parts slide smoothly into the unloading channel 7. A mounting plate 14 is connected to the bottom left side of the unloading frame 4. A buffer rod 15 is symmetrically slidably connected to the lower part of the mounting plate 14. The left end of the buffer rod 15 extends into the unloading channel 7, and a spring 16 is connected between the buffer rod 15 and the mounting plate 14. The spring 16 is sleeved on the adjacent buffer rod 15. The spring 16 provides elastic support for the buffer rod 15, further reducing the impact when the parts fall. A guide plate 17 is connected to the bottom of the unloading frame 4. The guide plate 17 can guide the flow of the parts in the unloading frame 4, ensuring that the parts slide smoothly into the unloading channel 7 according to the predetermined path.
[0022] When using an automated feeding device for mechanical parts, first, connect the vision scanning camera 9 and the electric push rod 10 to the control system to ensure accurate signal transmission. Then, turn on the power switch of the motor 3 to start it, causing the rotating shaft 31 and the push rod 5 to begin rotating. Simultaneously, start the vibrator 13 to ensure that the parts slide smoothly into the unloading frame 4, avoiding blockages.
[0023] Next, the mechanical parts to be loaded are evenly poured into the unloading frame 4. Under the precise guidance of the guide plate 17, the parts will slide down the predetermined path into the unloading channel 7. After passing through the unloading channel 7, the parts will fall accurately into the corresponding unloading slots 61 on the unloading plate 6, waiting for further scanning and screening.
[0024] It is worth noting that, driven by the motor 3, the rotating shaft 31 not only drives the push rod 5 to rotate to push the parts, but also drives the discharge plate 6 to rotate synchronously, realizing continuous conveying of parts. When the vision scanning camera 9 scans the parts in the discharge chute 61, it can quickly detect whether the parts are damaged.
[0025] Once the visual scanning camera 9 detects a damaged part, it immediately sends a signal to the control system. Upon receiving the signal, the control system responds quickly, driving the push rod of the electric push rod 10 to retract. The electric push rod 10 then moves the pusher 12 outward, effectively pushing away the damaged part that has fallen into the discharge chute 61, thus preventing it from affecting subsequent production processes.
[0026] The qualified parts will remain in the discharge chute 61, awaiting further processing or handling. In addition, the clever design of the buffer rod 15 and spring 16 can cushion the parts as they fall, further protecting them from damage.
[0027] When shutdown is required, first turn off the vibrator 13, then turn off the power switch of the motor 3 to ensure the equipment can stop running safely. Finally, promptly clean any remaining parts and debris from the feeding frame 4, the dropping plate 6, and the pusher frame 12 to keep the equipment clean and hygienic, preparing it for the next use.
[0028] The above embodiments are provided for those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or changes to the above embodiments without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but should be the maximum scope that conforms to the innovative features mentioned in the claims.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding device for mechanical parts, comprising a base frame (1), a connecting plate (2), a motor (3), a rotating shaft (31), a feeding frame (4), a push rod (5), a dropping plate (6), and a feeding channel (7), wherein the connecting plate (2) is provided on the left side of the base frame (1), the motor (3) is installed in the middle of the base frame (1), the feeding frame (4) is provided on the upper right side of the connecting plate (2), the output end of the motor (3) is provided with a rotating shaft (31), the rotating shaft (31) extends upward and rotates through the middle of the feeding frame (4), the top end of the rotating shaft (31) is provided with a push rod (5), the lower outer side of the rotating shaft (31) is provided with a dropping plate (6), the outer side of the dropping plate (6) is provided with dropping grooves (61) evenly spaced along the circumference, and the feeding channel (7) is connected to the bottom left side of the feeding frame (4), characterized in that: The detection assembly is arranged on the right side of the base frame (1).
2. The automatic mechanical part feeding apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The detection assembly comprises a fixing frame (8), a visual scanning camera (9), an electric push rod (10), a fixing plate (11) and a pushing frame (12), the fixing frame (8) is arranged on the right side of the base frame (1), the electric push rod (10) is arranged on the top of the fixing frame (8), the fixing plate (11) is arranged on the outer side of the electric push rod (10), the visual scanning camera (9) is arranged on the front side of the fixing plate (11), and the pushing frame (12) is arranged on the pushing rod of the electric push rod (10).
3. An automatic feeding device for mechanical parts according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibrator (13) is arranged on the right side of the bottom of the discharging frame (4).
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The installation plate (14), the buffer rod (15) and the spring (16) are arranged on the left side of the bottom of the discharging frame (4), the buffer rod (15) is symmetrically arranged on the lower part of the installation plate (14) in a sliding mode, the left ends of the buffer rod (15) are inserted into the discharging channel (7), and the spring (16) is arranged between the buffer rod (15) and the installation plate (14).
5. An automatic feeding device for mechanical parts according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide plate (17) is arranged on the inner bottom of the discharging frame (4).
6. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The inner side of the pushing frame (12) is made of soft material.