Rotary stock bin

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rotary stock bin which comprises a base. The rotating mechanism is installed on the base, the rotating mechanism is installed on the base, and the rotating mechanism comprises a rotary disc and a driving mechanism and is used for controlling rotation of the rotary disc; a plurality of positioning grooves and a quick-change locking mechanism are arranged on the rotary disc; the stock bin is used for storing workpieces, and the stock bin is arranged in the positioning groove and fixed through the quick-change locking mechanism. By means of the automatic rotating mechanism and the automatic jacking mechanism, automatic storage and jacking of the workpieces before correction are achieved, the workpieces can be stored and taken out more conveniently and rapidly, the labor intensity of operators is lowered, and meanwhile errors and damage risks caused by manual operation are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of warehousing technology, and in particular to a rotary hopper. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, higher requirements are being placed on the management and use of precision measuring tools. As a commonly used precision measuring tool, the need for efficient storage, management, and rapid retrieval of workpieces is increasing during the production process. Workpiece calibration is a crucial step in the production and quality control of precision measuring tools. The purpose of the calibration process is to ensure that the measurement accuracy of the workpiece meets the specified standards, thereby guaranteeing product quality. However, how to efficiently and accurately store and transport workpieces before they enter the calibration process is key to achieving an automated calibration workflow.

[0003] In the existing technology, the storage of workpieces before and after correction suffers from low storage management efficiency. Traditional storage methods usually rely on manual operation, which requires taking the workpiece out of the storage location and sending it to the correction process. This is not only inefficient but also prone to errors. Moreover, the positioning and transportation of workpieces before correction requires high precision to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the correction process. Existing storage and transportation methods are difficult to meet this requirement. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a rotary hopper. Through an automated rotating mechanism and a lifting mechanism, the workpiece is automatically stored and lifted before correction, making the storage and retrieval of the workpiece more convenient and faster, reducing the labor intensity of operators, and also reducing the error and damage risk caused by manual operation.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a rotary hopper, comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A rotating mechanism is mounted on the base. The rotating mechanism includes a rotary table and a drive mechanism for controlling the rotation of the rotary table. The rotary table is provided with several positioning slots and a quick-change locking mechanism.

[0008] A hopper for storing workpieces is provided in the positioning slot and fixed by the quick-change locking mechanism.

[0009] The lifting mechanism is located on one side of the bottom of the rotary table and is used to lift the workpieces in the hopper.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a first servo motor, a synchronous pulley assembly, a lead screw, a set of lifting guide rods, a lifting plate, a top rod, an upper mounting plate, and a lower mounting plate. The first servo motor is fixed to the base via the upper mounting plate. One end of the lifting guide rod is fixed to the upper mounting plate, and the other end is mounted on the base via the lower mounting plate. Both ends of the lead screw are fixed to the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate, respectively. The output shaft of the first servo motor is connected to the lead screw via the synchronous pulley assembly. The lifting plate is connected to the lead screw via a lead screw nut. The top rod is disposed on the lifting plate, and the top end of the top rod extends from the upper mounting plate.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the upper and lower sides of the lifting plate are provided with limiting plates and buffer pads.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting plate is further provided with a material probing rod, and the material probing rod is provided with a sensor mounting plate.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the hopper includes several hoppers, which are arranged radially around the center of the rotary table.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the hopper includes a hopper bottom plate and a plurality of fixed limiting rods and a plurality of adjustable limiting rods disposed on the hopper bottom plate. The fixed limiting rods and the adjustable limiting rods cooperate to limit the workpiece.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the bottom plate of the silo is further provided with a lifting plate and a lifting guide column. The lifting guide column is fixedly arranged on both sides of the bottom plate of the silo. The lifting plate is arranged parallel to the bottom plate of the silo and is slidably connected to the lifting guide column. The lifting plate is controlled to lift by the lifting mechanism.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the rotary table is provided with a plurality of rolling support devices, each of which includes a support, a roller and a wheel. The support is disposed on the base, and the wheel is mounted on the top of the support via the roller.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the driving mechanism includes a second servo motor and a reducer, wherein the output shaft of the second servo motor and the input shaft of the reducer are connected through a shaft hole and a keyway structure.

[0018] In one embodiment of this utility model, the base is provided with several lifting rings.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The rotary hopper described in this utility model has a compact structure and is easy to operate. The rotating mechanism can achieve rotational positioning to ensure that the workpiece can be accurately placed in the required position. The lifting mechanism works in conjunction with the rotating mechanism to accurately lift the workpiece from the storage position to the specified height, reducing the need for manual operation and management, lowering labor costs, and reducing the risk of damage to the workpiece during storage and transportation, thus lowering maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating hopper in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the rotary hopper of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary table of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer positioning block and spring pin of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hopper of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rolling support device of this utility model;

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 1. Base; 11. Lifting ring; 2. Rotating mechanism; 21. Turntable; 22. Drive mechanism; 3. Hopper; 31. Hopper bottom plate; 32. Fixed limit rod; 33. Adjustable limit rod; 34. Lifting plate; 35. Lifting guide column; 4. Lifting mechanism; 41. First servo motor; 42. Synchronous belt pulley assembly; 43. Lead screw; 44. Lifting guide rod; 45. Lifting plate; 46. Top rod; 47. Upper mounting plate; 48. Lower mounting plate; 49. Limiting plate; 410. Buffer pad; 411. Probe upright; 412. Sensor mounting plate; 5. Rolling support device; 51. Support; 52. Roller; 53. Roller. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] Reference Figure 1-4 As shown, the rotary hopper of this utility model includes:

[0031] Base 1;

[0032] A rotating mechanism 2 is mounted on the base 1. The rotating mechanism 2 includes a rotary table 21 and a drive mechanism 22 for controlling the rotation of the rotary table 21. The rotary table 21 is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 211 and a quick-change locking mechanism.

[0033] The hopper 3 is used to store workpieces. The hopper 3 is set in the positioning groove 211 and fixed by the quick-change locking mechanism.

[0034] The lifting mechanism 4 is located on one side of the bottom of the rotary table 21 and is used to lift the workpieces in the hopper 3.

[0035] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 4 includes a first servo motor 41, a synchronous pulley assembly 42, a lead screw 43, a set of lifting guide rods 44, a lifting plate 45, a top rod 46, an upper mounting plate 47, and a lower mounting plate 48. The first servo motor 41 is fixed to the base 1 via the upper mounting plate 47. One end of the lifting guide rod 44 is fixed to the upper mounting plate 47, and the other end is mounted on the base 1 via the lower mounting plate 48. Both ends of the lead screw 43 are fixed to the upper mounting plate 47 and the lower mounting plate 48, respectively. The output shaft of the first servo motor 41 is connected to the lead screw 43 via the synchronous pulley assembly 42. The lifting plate 45 is connected to the lead screw 43 via a lead screw nut. The top rod 46 is disposed on the lifting plate 45, and the top end of the top rod 46 extends from the upper mounting plate 47. By employing the cooperation of the first servo motor 41, the synchronous pulley assembly 42, and the lead screw 43, the driven top rod 46 can provide precise lifting control, ensuring stable workpiece conveying, achieving smooth and accurate lifting motion, reducing mechanical wear, and improving equipment durability. The design of the lifting guide rod 44 ensures stability and safety during the lifting process, preventing the top rod 46 and the lifting plate 45 from rotating or shifting during the lifting process.

[0036] The upper and lower sides of the lifting plate 45 are provided with limiting plates 49 and buffer pads 410. The limiting plates 49 and buffer pads 410 can provide additional protection during the lifting process, reduce impact and vibration, and protect the relevant mechanisms of the lifting mechanism 4 from damage.

[0037] The lifting plate 45 is also equipped with a probing rod 411, and a sensor mounting plate 412 is mounted on the probing rod 411. The probing rod 411 and the sensor mounting plate 412 facilitate the installation of sensors to achieve automatic detection and monitoring of the workpiece position, thereby improving the accuracy and reliability of automated operation.

[0038] In this embodiment, the hopper 3 includes several hoppers, which are arranged radiating outwards from the center of the rotary table 21. The arrangement of multiple hoppers 3 radiating outwards from the center of the rotary table 21 can maximize the use of space, increase storage capacity, and facilitate management and retrieval.

[0039] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the quick-change locking mechanism includes an inner positioning block 212, an outer positioning block 213, and a spring pin 214. The inner positioning block 212 and the outer positioning block 213 are arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the positioning groove 211, and the spring pin 214 is mounted on the rotary table 21 through a pin seat 215.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the hopper 3 includes a hopper base plate 31 and several fixed limiting rods 32 and several adjustable limiting rods 33 disposed on the hopper base plate 31. The fixed limiting rods 32 and the adjustable limiting rods 33 cooperate to limit the movement of the workpiece. By using the fixed limiting rods 32 and the adjustable limiting rods 33 in combination, it is possible to adapt to the storage of workpieces of different sizes, thereby improving the versatility and flexibility of the hopper 3.

[0041] Furthermore, the bottom plate 31 of the hopper is also provided with a lifting plate 34 and a lifting guide column 35. The lifting guide column 35 is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom plate 31 of the hopper. The lifting plate 34 is installed parallel to the bottom plate 31 of the hopper and is slidably connected to the lifting guide column 35. The lifting plate 34 is controlled to lift and lower by the lifting mechanism 4. The design of the lifting plate 34 can realize the automatic lifting and lowering of the workpiece, facilitate the storage and retrieval of the workpiece, improve the efficiency of automated operation, and reduce the need for manual operation.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the bottom of the rotary table 21 is provided with several rolling support devices 5. Each rolling support device 5 includes a support 51, a roller 52, and a roller 53. The support 51 is mounted on the base 1, and the roller 53 is mounted on the top of the support 51 via the roller 52. The rolling support devices 5 provide stable support, ensuring the stability and reliability of the rotating hopper 3 during high-speed rotation. The design of the rollers 53 in the rolling support devices 5 reduces friction and wear of the rotary table 21 during rotation, reduces noise generated during operation, helps improve the working environment, and enhances the stability and durability of the rotating mechanism 2.

[0043] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 22 includes a second servo motor and a reducer. The output shaft of the second servo motor is connected to the input shaft of the reducer through a shaft hole and a keyway structure.

[0044] The base 1 is provided with several lifting rings 11. The design of the lifting rings 11 facilitates the handling and installation of the equipment, and improves the portability and flexibility of the equipment.

[0045] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A rotary hopper, characterized in that, include: Base; A rotating mechanism is mounted on the base. The rotating mechanism includes a rotary table and a drive mechanism for controlling the rotation of the rotary table. The rotary table is provided with several positioning slots and a quick-change locking mechanism. A hopper for storing workpieces is provided in the positioning slot and fixed by the quick-change locking mechanism. The lifting mechanism is located on one side of the bottom of the rotary table and is used to lift the workpieces in the hopper.

2. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a first servo motor, a synchronous pulley assembly, a lead screw, a set of lifting guide rods, a lifting plate, a top rod, an upper mounting plate, and a lower mounting plate. The first servo motor is fixed to the base via the upper mounting plate. One end of the lifting guide rod is fixed to the upper mounting plate, and the other end is mounted on the base via the lower mounting plate. Both ends of the lead screw are fixed to the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate, respectively. The output shaft of the first servo motor is connected to the lead screw via the synchronous pulley assembly. The lifting plate is connected to the lead screw via a lead screw nut. The top rod is disposed on the lifting plate, and the top end of the top rod extends from the upper mounting plate.

3. A rotary hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting plate is equipped with a limiting plate and a buffer pad on both the upper and lower sides.

4. A rotary hopper according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting plate is also equipped with a material probing pole, and the material probing pole is equipped with a sensor mounting plate.

5. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hoppers include several, and the multiple hoppers are arranged radially from the center of the rotary table.

6. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper includes a hopper base plate and several fixed limiting rods and several adjustable limiting rods disposed on the hopper base plate. The fixed limiting rods and the adjustable limiting rods cooperate to limit the movement of the workpiece.

7. A rotary hopper according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom plate of the silo is also provided with a lifting plate and a lifting guide column. The lifting guide column is fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom plate of the silo. The lifting plate is installed parallel to the bottom plate of the silo and is slidably connected to the lifting guide column. The lifting plate is controlled to lift by the lifting mechanism.

8. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the rotary table is provided with several rolling support devices, each including a support, a roller, and a wheel. The support is mounted on the base, and the wheel is mounted on the top of the support via the roller.

9. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a second servo motor and a reducer. The output shaft of the second servo motor is connected to the input shaft of the reducer through a shaft hole and a keyway structure.

10. A rotary hopper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base is equipped with several lifting rings.

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