Automatic tray feeding and distributing mechanism

By introducing a combination of return springs and buffer springs into the automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, the problem of damage to materials falling inside the pallet is solved. Furthermore, the buffering effect during gripping is achieved through the sliding of the clamping springs and gripping rods, which improves the protection of materials and enhances practicality.

CN224091141UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-07PICKUP TECHNOLOGY (WUXI) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-06
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanisms lack a buffer mechanism when materials are placed inside the pallet, which may damage the materials. Furthermore, materials are easily damaged during gripping, reducing their practicality.

Method used

An automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism was designed, which adopts a combination of return spring and buffer spring buffering structure. The pressure buffering when the material falls is realized by the sliding of the vertical rod and the top plate, and the clamping force buffering is realized by the sliding of the clamping spring and the gripping rod.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces damage to materials during the falling and grabbing process, improves the protection of materials, and enhances practicality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic tray feeding and distributing mechanism which comprises a tray and a bottom plate, a square pipe is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the interior of the tray, a vertical rod is movably installed in the square pipe, a reset spring is fixedly installed between the vertical rod and the tray, a top plate is fixedly installed at the top of the vertical rod, and the bottom plate is fixedly installed on the bottom plate. The surface of the square pipe is fixedly sleeved with a sleeve plate, a buffer spring is fixedly installed between the top plate and the sleeve plate, circular shafts are movably installed on the two sides of the bottom of the sleeve plate, the tops of the circular shafts penetrate through the sleeve plate and are fixedly connected with the bottom of the top plate, and a bearing plate is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate. According to the automatic tray feeding and distributing mechanism, when materials are placed in the trays and on the tops of the bearing plates, the pressure of the materials can drive the bearing plates to slide downwards, then the bearing plates can drive the top plates to slide, at the moment, the top plates can drive the circular shafts to slide in the sleeve plates, and then the top plates can extrude and compress the buffer springs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pallet feeding and sorting technology, specifically to an automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Pallet loading and sorting refers to placing materials on pallets and sorting them into different locations or containers using automated equipment. This operation is very common in automated production and logistics, mainly used for handling and distributing various materials, thus requiring an automated pallet loading and sorting mechanism.

[0003] When sorting materials, operators often use corresponding automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanisms. However, the lack of a buffer mechanism when placing materials inside the pallet may damage the materials, and the materials are easily damaged when being gripped, thus reducing their practicality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. When operators sort materials, they often use corresponding automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanisms, but when placing materials inside the pallet, there is no buffer mechanism, which may damage the materials. In addition, the materials are easily damaged when being grasped, which reduces their practicality.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, comprising a pallet and a base plate, wherein a square tube is fixedly installed at the bottom of the pallet, a vertical rod is movably installed inside the square tube, a return spring is fixedly installed between the vertical rod and the pallet, a top plate is fixedly installed at the top of the vertical rod, a sleeve plate is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the square tube, a buffer spring is fixedly installed between the top plate and the sleeve plate, and round shafts are movably installed on both sides of the bottom of the sleeve plate, the top of the round shafts passing through the sleeve plate and fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate, and a bearing plate is fixedly installed at the top of the top plate.

[0006] Preferably, clamps are fixedly installed at both ends of the top of the base plate, and rollers are rotatably installed between the clamps. A belt is movably sleeved on the surface of the roller, and the top of the belt is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tray.

[0007] Preferably, a rotary motor is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping plate, and the output end of the rotary motor passes through the clamping plate and is fixedly connected to one end of the roller.

[0008] Preferably, a robotic arm is provided on the top of the base plate, an adjusting rod is movably installed at one end of the robotic arm, a strip groove is provided at one end of the adjusting rod, a bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably installed inside the strip groove, and threaded sleeves are threaded on both sides of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0009] Preferably, an adjusting motor is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting rod, and the output end of the adjusting motor passes through the adjusting rod and is fixedly connected to one side of the bidirectional threaded rod.

[0010] Preferably, a fixing rod is fixedly installed at one end of each threaded sleeve, a round rod is movably installed on one side of each fixing rod, one side of each round rod passes through the fixing rod and extends to one side of the fixing rod, a movable plate is fixedly installed on the opposite side of each round rod, a clamping spring is fixedly installed between each movable plate and the fixing rod, and a gripping rod is fixedly installed at one end of each movable plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] This automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, during daily use, when materials are placed inside the pallet and on top of the support plate, the pressure of the materials causes the support plate to slide downwards. Subsequently, the support plate causes the top plate to slide, and the top plate causes the round shaft to slide inside the sleeve plate. The top plate then squeezes and compresses the buffer spring. At the same time, the top plate causes the vertical rod to slide inside the square tube, and the vertical rod squeezes and compresses the return spring. This buffers the pressure of the falling materials, thereby reducing damage to the materials.

[0013] In this automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, during daily use, the operator starts the adjusting motor, which causes the bidirectional threaded rod to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod then drives two threaded sleeves to slide inside the strip groove. Subsequently, the threaded sleeves drive the fixed rod to slide. When the gripper grabs the material, it drives the moving plate to slide, which in turn drives the round rod to slide inside the fixed rod. The moving plate then compresses the clamping spring, thus buffering the clamping force and reducing damage to the material. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the tray of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0017] Figure 4This is a cross-sectional view of the adjusting rod of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the base plate of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the belt top structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of one end of the clamping plate of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Tray; 2. Square tube; 3. Vertical rod; 4. Return spring; 5. Top plate; 6. Sleeve plate; 7. Buffer spring; 8. Round shaft; 9. Bearing plate; 10. Base plate; 11. Clamping plate; 12. Roller; 13. Belt; 14. Rotary motor; 15. Robotic arm; 16. Adjusting rod; 17. Strip groove; 18. Bidirectional threaded rod; 19. Threaded sleeve; 20. Adjusting motor; 21. Fixed rod; 22. Round rod; 23. Moving plate; 24. Clamping spring; 25. Grab rod. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] Please see Figure 1-8This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, including a pallet 1 and a base plate 10. A square tube 2 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner part of the pallet 1. A vertical rod 3 is movably installed inside the square tube 2. The outer surface of the vertical rod 3 and the inner surface of the square tube 2 are both smooth, which allows the vertical rod 3 to slide more smoothly inside the square tube 2 and reduces the occurrence of jamming. A return spring 4 is fixedly installed between the vertical rod 3 and the pallet 1. When the vertical rod 3 slides inside the square tube 2, it will squeeze and compress the return spring 4. A top plate 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the vertical rod 3. When the top plate 5 slides, it will drive the vertical rod 3 to slide inside the square tube 2, which can adjust the position of the top plate 5. A sleeve plate 6 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the square tube 2. A buffer spring 7 is fixedly installed between the top plate 5 and the sleeve plate 6. The inner surface of the buffer spring 7 and the outer surface of the vertical rod 3 are both smooth. When the top plate 5 slides, it will squeeze and compress the buffer spring. 7. Squeezing and compressing can buffer the pressure when the material falls. Round shafts 8 are movably installed on both sides of the bottom of the sleeve plate 6. The top of the round shafts 8 passes through the sleeve plate 6 and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate 5. When the top plate 5 slides, it will drive the round shafts 8 to slide inside the sleeve plate 6. The outer surface of the round shafts 8 and the inner surface of the sleeve plate 6 are both smooth. A bearing plate 9 is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate 5. When the material is on the top of the bearing plate 9, it will drive the bearing plate 9 to slide, and then drive the top plate 5 to slide. Two clamping plates 11 are fixedly installed at both ends of the top of the bottom plate 10. There are two clamping plates 11, and the clamping plates 11 are the same size. Rollers 12 are rotatably installed between the clamping plates 11. A belt 13 is movably sleeved on the surface of the roller 12, and the top of the belt 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tray 1. When the roller 12 rotates, it will drive the belt 13 to rotate, and then drive the tray 1 to slide.

[0025] A rotary motor 14 is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping plate 11, and the output end of the rotary motor 14 passes through the clamping plate 11 and is fixedly connected to one end of the roller 12. When the rotary motor 14 is running, it will cause the roller 12 to rotate, thereby improving the adjustment efficiency. A robotic arm 15 is set on the top of the base plate 10, which can freely move and divide the gripped material. An adjusting rod 16 is movably installed at one end of the robotic arm 15. A strip groove 17 is opened at one end of the adjusting rod 16. A bidirectional threaded rod 18 is rotatably installed inside the strip groove 17, and threaded sleeves 19 are threaded on both sides of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod 18. When the bidirectional threaded rod 18 rotates, it will drive the two threaded sleeves 19 to move towards or away from each other inside the strip groove 17. An adjusting motor 20 is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting rod 16, and the output end of the adjusting motor 20 passes through the adjusting rod 16 and is fixedly connected to one side of the bidirectional threaded rod 18. When the adjusting motor 20 is running, it will cause the bidirectional threaded rod 18 to rotate. 18 rotates, thereby improving the adjustment efficiency. One end of the threaded sleeve 19 is fixedly installed with a fixed rod 21. When the threaded sleeve 19 slides, it will drive the fixed rod 21 to slide. One side of the fixed rod 21 is movably installed with a round rod 22. One side of the round rod 22 passes through the fixed rod 21 and extends to the other side of the fixed rod 21. The outer surface of the round rod 22 and the inner surface of the fixed rod 21 are both smooth, which can make the round rod 22 slide more smoothly inside the fixed rod 21. The opposite side of the round rod 22 is fixedly installed with a movable plate 23. When the movable plate 23 slides, it will drive the round rod 22 to slide inside the fixed rod 21. A clamping spring 24 is fixedly installed between the movable plate 23 and the fixed rod 21. When the movable plate 23 slides, it will squeeze and compress the clamping spring 24, which can buffer the clamping force. One end of the movable plate 23 is fixedly installed with a gripping rod 25, which can grip the material. When the gripping rod 25 slides, it will drive the movable plate 23 to slide.

[0026] Working principle: First, the operator places the material inside the tray 1. The pressure of the material causes the bearing plate 9 to slide downwards, which in turn causes the top plate 5 to slide. At this time, the top plate 5 causes the round shaft 8 to slide inside the sleeve plate 6. Subsequently, the top plate 5 squeezes and compresses the buffer spring 7. Simultaneously, the top plate 5 causes the vertical rod 3 to slide inside the square tube 2, which in turn squeezes and compresses the return spring 4, thus buffering the pressure of the falling material. Next, the rotary motor 14 is started. The operation of the rotary motor 14 causes the roller 12 to rotate, which in turn drives the belt 13 to rotate. Subsequently, the belt... The belt 13 causes the tray 1 and the materials inside it to slide. Finally, the regulating motor 20 is started. The operation of the regulating motor 20 causes the bidirectional threaded rod 18 to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod 18 then causes the two threaded sleeves 19 to slide inside the strip groove 17. Subsequently, the threaded sleeves 19 cause the fixed rod 21 to slide. When the gripper 25 grips the material, the gripper 25 causes the moving plate 23 to slide. Subsequently, the moving plate 23 causes the round rod 22 to slide inside the fixed rod 21. Then, the moving plate 23 compresses the clamping spring 24, which clamps the material and separates it into trays through the robotic arm 15.

[0027] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism, comprising a pallet (1) and a base plate (10), characterized in that: A square tube (2) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the inner side of the tray (1). A vertical rod (3) is movably installed inside the square tube (2). A return spring (4) is fixedly installed between the vertical rod (3) and the tray (1). A top plate (5) is fixedly installed at the top of the vertical rod (3). A sleeve plate (6) is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the square tube (2). A buffer spring (7) is fixedly installed between the top plate (5) and the sleeve plate (6). Round shafts (8) are movably installed on both sides of the bottom of the sleeve plate (6). The top of the round shaft (8) passes through the sleeve plate (6) and is fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate (5). A bearing plate (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate (5).

2. The automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top two ends of the base plate (10) are fixedly installed with clamps (11), and rollers (12) are rotatably installed between the clamps (11). A belt (13) is movably sleeved on the surface of the roller (12), and the top of the belt (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the tray (1).

3. The automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A rotary motor (14) is fixedly installed at one end of the clamping plate (11), and the output end of the rotary motor (14) passes through the clamping plate (11) and is fixedly connected to one end of the roller (12).

4. The automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A robotic arm (15) is provided on the top of the base plate (10). An adjusting rod (16) is movably installed at one end of the robotic arm (15). A strip groove (17) is opened at one end of the adjusting rod (16). A bidirectional threaded rod (18) is rotatably installed inside the strip groove (17), and threaded sleeves (19) are threaded on both sides of the surface of the bidirectional threaded rod (18).

5. The automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: An adjusting motor (20) is fixedly installed on one side of the adjusting rod (16), and the output end of the adjusting motor (20) passes through the adjusting rod (16) and is fixedly connected to one side of the bidirectional threaded rod (18).

6. The automatic pallet feeding and sorting mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of each of the threaded sleeves (19) is fixedly mounted with a fixing rod (21), and a round rod (22) is movably mounted on one side of each fixing rod (21). One side of the round rod (22) passes through the fixing rod (21) and extends to one side of the fixing rod (21). A movable plate (23) is fixedly mounted on the opposite side of each round rod (22). A clamping spring (24) is fixedly mounted between the movable plate (23) and the fixing rod (21), and a gripping rod (25) is fixedly mounted on one end of each movable plate (23).