Automatic feeding device for movable mechanical arm in flexible manufacturing workshop

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible manufacturing workshop mobile mechanical arm automatic feeding device which comprises a sorting and conveying mechanism and a carrying mechanism, the sorting and conveying mechanism comprises a conveying assembly, a first identification assembly and a second identification assembly, at least one feeding station and at least two discharging stations are arranged on a conveying path of the conveying assembly, and the first identification assembly and the second identification assembly are arranged on the conveying path of the conveying assembly. Each discharging station corresponds to one type of materials, the materials are provided with material numbers, the conveying assembly is configured to convey the materials at the feeding stations to the discharging stations, the first recognition assembly is arranged on the feeding stations, the second recognition assembly is arranged on the discharging stations, and the carrying mechanism comprises at least two carrying pieces; and the carrying mechanism is configured to transport the materials at the discharging station into the processing device. According to the automatic feeding device for the movable mechanical arm in the flexible manufacturing workshop, through cooperation of the sorting and conveying mechanism and the carrying mechanism, manual work is replaced, manpower is saved, the working efficiency is improved, and meanwhile the working consistency and accuracy are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation in flexible manufacturing workshops, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible manufacturing systems are highly automated manufacturing systems consisting of processing equipment, material storage and transportation systems, and computer control systems. They can efficiently and flexibly produce a variety of types and specifications of products with reduced human intervention. They are widely used in manufacturing industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and food, and can significantly improve production efficiency, processing accuracy, and warehouse space utilization.

[0003] Currently, in flexible manufacturing systems, the feeding process is a crucial factor in the system's production cycle time. However, traditional feeding methods rely on manual operation, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. These traditional manual feeding methods severely delay the production cycle time of flexible manufacturing systems and can no longer meet the demands of modern flexible manufacturing workshops. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the related technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop, thereby solving the aforementioned issues.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this utility model adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] An automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop includes a sorting and conveying mechanism and a handling mechanism, wherein:

[0007] The sorting and conveying mechanism includes a conveying component, a first identification component, and a second identification component. The conveying component has at least one infeed station and at least two discharge stations along its conveying path. Each discharge station corresponds to a type of material, and the material is labeled with a material number. The conveying component is configured to convey the material from the infeed station to the discharge station. The first identification component is located at the infeed station and is configured to encode and identify the material at the infeed station. The second identification component is located at the discharge station and is configured to re-inspect the material entering the discharge station.

[0008] The conveying mechanism includes at least two conveying components and is configured to transport materials from the discharge station to the processing unit.

[0009] Optionally, the sorting and conveying mechanism includes two feeding stations, five discharging stations, a first identification component, a second identification component, and a conveying component. The two feeding stations are spaced apart on the first side of the conveying component, and the five discharging stations are equidistantly spaced on the second side of the conveying component. The first side and the second side are opposite sides.

[0010] Optionally, the conveying assembly includes a drive unit and a material sorting track, wherein the drive unit is configured to drive the material sorting track to operate, thereby sorting and transporting different materials to the corresponding discharge station.

[0011] Optionally, the material sorting track includes a transmission assembly and a transmission belt, with the drive unit driving the transmission belt via the transmission assembly, and the transmission belt being used to transport materials.

[0012] Optionally, the material sorting track includes multiple rollers, which are equidistantly spaced on the transport channel of the material sorting track. The drive unit is configured to drive the rollers to rotate, thereby transporting the materials.

[0013] Optionally, the conveying mechanism includes a first conveying component and a second conveying component, which are spaced apart on the second side of the conveying assembly and are arranged in parallel.

[0014] Optionally, both the first and second conveying components include a frame, a navigation component, a control component, a material buffer unit, a robotic arm gripper, a collaborative robotic arm, and a vision servo component. The navigation component is located at the bottom of the frame, the control component is located at the top of the frame, the collaborative robotic arm is located on one side of the top of the frame, the material buffer unit is located on the other side of the top of the frame, the robotic arm gripper is located at the moving end of the collaborative robotic arm, and the vision servo component is located on one side of the robotic arm gripper.

[0015] Optionally, the navigation component includes an AGV trolley, which is located at the bottom of the frame. Navigation landmarks for the AGV trolley to recognize are provided between the conveying component and the processing device. The AGV trolley is configured to drive a first or second transport component to move back and forth between the conveying component and the processing device.

[0016] Optionally, the navigation component includes a guide rail and a mobile trolley. The guide rail is laid between the conveying component and the processing device. The mobile trolley is equipped with multiple rolling wheels at its bottom and is configured to drive a first or second transport component to reciprocate between the conveying component and the processing device.

[0017] Optionally, the conveyor components can be configured to be connected end-to-end in a loop.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. By coordinating sorting and conveying mechanisms and handling mechanisms, manual labor is replaced, saving manpower, improving work efficiency, and enhancing the consistency and accuracy of work.

[0020] 2. By setting up a first identification component and a second identification component, the accuracy of material identification is improved, and work efficiency is increased;

[0021] 3. By using a handling mechanism to move different materials at multiple discharge stations, the stability of transportation and work efficiency are improved. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate and understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the background technology and embodiment description of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a top view of the overall layout of the flexible manufacturing workshop provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting and conveying mechanism in an automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop, provided by an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the number identification switch in the automatic feeding device of the mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop, provided by an embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transport mechanism in an automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop, provided by an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description of it will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of this utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop, which includes a sorting and conveying mechanism 1 and a handling mechanism. The sorting and conveying mechanism 1 includes a conveying component, a first identification component, and a second identification component. The conveying component has at least one feeding station 101 and at least two discharging stations 104 on its conveying path. Each discharging station 104 corresponds to a type of material, and the material is marked with a material number. The conveying component is configured to convey the material at the feeding station 101 to the discharging station 104. The first identification component is set on the feeding station 101 and is configured to encode and identify the material at the feeding station 101. The second identification component is set on the discharging station 104 and is configured to re-inspect the material entering the discharging station 104. The handling mechanism includes at least two handling components and is configured to transport the material at the discharging station 104 to the processing device.

[0030] Specifically, the processing equipment includes a CNC lathe 3 and a turning-milling composite machine tool 4.

[0031] Specifically, both the first identification component and the second identification component are number identification switches 103.

[0032] It is evident that the combination of sorting and conveying mechanism 1 and handling mechanism replaces manual labor, saves manpower, improves work efficiency, and enhances the consistency and accuracy of the work.

[0033] In one embodiment, the sorting and conveying mechanism 1 includes two feeding stations 101, five discharging stations 104, a first identification component, a second identification component, and a conveying component. The two feeding stations 101 are spaced apart on the first side of the conveying component, and the five discharging stations 104 are spaced apart at equal intervals on the second side of the conveying component. The first side and the second side are opposite sides.

[0034] It is evident that by setting up multiple feeding stations 101 and discharging stations 104, work efficiency is improved. At the same time, by setting up the first identification component and the second identification component, the accuracy of material identification is improved, thus increasing work efficiency.

[0035] In one implementation, the conveying assembly includes a drive unit and a material sorting track 102. The drive unit is configured to drive the material sorting track 102 to operate, thereby sorting and transporting different materials to the corresponding discharge station 104.

[0036] Optionally, the material sorting track 102 includes a transmission assembly and a transmission belt, with the drive unit driving the transmission belt via the transmission assembly, and the transmission belt being used to transport materials.

[0037] Optionally, the material sorting track 102 includes multiple rollers, which are equidistantly spaced on the transport channel of the material sorting track 102. The drive unit is configured to drive the rollers to rotate, thereby transporting the materials.

[0038] It is evident that sorting materials during transportation via the material sorting track 102 saves time and improves work efficiency.

[0039] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes a first conveying component 2 and a second conveying component 5, which are spaced apart on the second side of the conveying assembly and are arranged in parallel.

[0040] Specifically, both the first transport component 2 and the second transport component 5 include a frame, a navigation component 201, a control component 202, a material buffer component 203, a robotic arm gripper 204, a collaborative robotic arm 205, and a vision servo component 206. The navigation component 201 is located at the bottom of the frame, the control component 202 is located at the top of the frame, the collaborative robotic arm 205 is located on one side of the top of the frame, the material buffer component 203 is located on the other side of the top of the frame, the robotic arm gripper 204 is located at the moving end of the collaborative robotic arm 205, and the vision servo component 206 is located on one side of the robotic arm gripper 204.

[0041] Optionally, the navigation component 201 includes an AGV trolley, which is located at the bottom of the frame. Navigation landmarks for the AGV trolley to identify are provided between the conveying component and the processing device. The AGV trolley is configured to drive the first transport component 2 or the second transport component 3 to move back and forth between the conveying component and the processing device.

[0042] Optionally, the navigation component 201 includes a guide rail and a moving trolley. The guide rail is laid between the conveying component and the processing device. The bottom of the moving trolley is provided with multiple rolling wheels. The moving trolley is configured to drive the first conveying component 2 or the second conveying component 3 to move back and forth between the conveying component and the processing device.

[0043] It is evident that the handling mechanism can move automatically between the sorting and conveying mechanism 1 and the processing device, and accurately transport different materials, saving manpower, improving work efficiency, and enhancing transportation accuracy.

[0044] In one implementation, the conveying components are arranged in a cyclical manner, with the beginning and end connected.

[0045] As can be seen, under the closed-loop setting, materials can be automatically transported in a cycle without the need for frequent reloading and restarting of new transportation processes, which can ensure a continuous supply of materials to each discharge station 104, greatly improving production efficiency.

[0046] In the embodiments disclosed in this utility model, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "linking" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments disclosed in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above examples. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device, comprising: The automatic feeding device for the mobile robotic arm in the flexible manufacturing workshop includes a sorting and conveying mechanism and a handling mechanism, wherein: The sorting and conveying mechanism includes a conveying component, a first identification component, and a second identification component. The conveying component has at least one infeed station and at least two discharge stations along its conveying path. Each discharge station corresponds to a type of material, and the material is labeled with a material number. The conveying component is configured to convey the material at the infeed station to the discharge station. The first identification component is located at the infeed station and is configured to encode and identify the material at the infeed station. The second identification component is located at the discharge station and is configured to re-inspect the material entering the discharge station. The conveying mechanism includes at least two conveying components and is configured to transport the material from the discharge station to the processing device.

2. The flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 1, wherein, The sorting and conveying mechanism includes two feeding stations, five discharging stations, a first identification component, a second identification component, and a conveying component. The two feeding stations are spaced apart on the first side of the conveying component, and the five discharging stations are equidistantly spaced on the second side of the conveying component. The first side and the second side are opposite sides.

3. The flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 1, wherein, The conveying assembly includes a drive unit and a material sorting track. The drive unit is configured to drive the material sorting track to operate, thereby sorting and transporting different materials to the corresponding discharge station.

4. The flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 3, wherein, The material sorting track includes a transmission assembly and a transmission belt. The drive unit drives the transmission belt through the transmission assembly, and the transmission belt is used to transport the material.

5. The automatic feeding device for a mobile robotic arm in a flexible manufacturing workshop according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material sorting track includes multiple rollers, which are equidistantly spaced on the transport channel of the material sorting track. The drive unit is configured to drive the rollers to rotate, thereby transporting the material.

6. The flexible manufacturing floor mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 1, wherein, The conveying mechanism includes a first conveying component and a second conveying component, which are spaced apart on the second side of the conveying assembly and are arranged in parallel.

7. The flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 6, wherein, Both the first and second transport components include a frame, a navigation component, a control component, a material buffer component, a robotic arm gripper, a collaborative robotic arm, and a vision servo component. The navigation component is located at the bottom of the frame, the control component is located at the top of the frame, the collaborative robotic arm is located on one side of the top of the frame, the material buffer component is located on the other side of the top of the frame, the robotic arm gripper is located at the moving end of the collaborative robotic arm, and the vision servo component is located on one side of the robotic arm gripper.

8. The flexible manufacturing floor mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 7, wherein, The navigation component includes an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) trolley, which is disposed at the bottom of the frame. A navigation landmark is provided between the conveying component and the processing device for the AGV trolley to identify. The AGV trolley is configured to drive the first transport component or the second transport component to reciprocate between the conveying component and the processing device.

9. The flexible manufacturing cell mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 7, wherein, The navigation component includes a guide rail and a mobile trolley. The guide rail is laid between the conveying component and the processing device. The mobile trolley is provided with multiple rolling wheels at its bottom. The mobile trolley is configured to drive the first transport component or the second transport component to move back and forth between the conveying component and the processing device.

10. The flexible manufacturing floor mobile robotic arm automated feed device of claim 1, wherein, The conveying components are arranged in a cyclical manner, with the first and last components connected.

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