Stacking type automatic feeding mechanism for automobile parts

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile part stacking type automatic feeding mechanism which comprises a support, a plurality of material trays, two X-axis moving devices and two Y-axis moving devices, the material trays are all arranged in the support, the two X-axis moving devices are arranged at the two ends of the support respectively, the two X-axis moving devices correspond to the material trays at the two ends respectively, the two Y-axis moving devices correspond to the material trays at the two ends respectively, and the two X-axis moving devices correspond to the material trays at the two ends respectively. The two Y-axis moving devices are arranged at the bottom end of the support and correspond to the two X-axis moving devices respectively. A plurality of products are stacked on the trays, and the trays can move in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction under the action of the X-axis moving device and the Y-axis moving device, so that the trays stacked with the products can conveniently move in the feeding direction; and the material tray after discharging is completed moves towards the other side. Therefore, the plurality of material trays circularly move on the bracket, so that an operator can conveniently place stacked products in the plurality of material trays every time, and the feeding efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a feeding mechanism for automotive parts, and more particularly to an automatic feeding mechanism for stacked automotive parts. Background Technology

[0002] After automotive parts are painted, they need to undergo laser engraving and assembly processes. Traditionally, when laser engraving is being done on automotive parts, each product along with its painted mounting bracket needs to be manually placed into its corresponding workstation. This method requires approximately two workers and is limited to an efficiency of less than 100 pieces per hour. To reduce manual labor, many machines use robotic arms to grip the painted mounting brackets and products; however, this type of loading method still requires a dedicated person to feed the robotic arm, resulting in relatively low loading efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts that can solve at least one of the above problems.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, an automatic loading mechanism for stacked automotive parts is provided, comprising a bracket, a tray, an X-axis moving device, and a Y-axis moving device. Multiple trays are provided, all housed within the bracket. Two X-axis moving devices are provided, each located at one end of the bracket, corresponding to the trays at both ends. Two Y-axis moving devices are provided, each located at the bottom of the bracket, corresponding to the two X-axis moving devices.

[0005] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By providing multiple trays, multiple products can be stacked on the trays. These trays can move along the X and Y axes under the action of the X-axis and Y-axis moving devices, facilitating the movement of the trays with stacked products towards the robotic arm for rapid loading. After unloading, the trays move away from the robotic arm, allowing the operator to re-stack products within the corresponding trays. Therefore, by having multiple trays circulate on the support, the operator can easily place stacked products into multiple trays each time, thus greatly improving loading efficiency.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support includes a frame with a dividing strip in the middle, the dividing strip being arranged along the Y-axis, and multiple trays on both sides of the dividing strip. Channels are formed between the two ends of the dividing strip and the corresponding sidewalls of the frame. Thus, the dividing strip facilitates the orderly movement of the trays; the formed channels facilitate the movement of trays to one side after unloading, and simultaneously facilitate the movement of trays loaded with products to the other side.

[0007] In some embodiments, the tray includes a support plate, positioning rods, and positioning angles. Both the positioning rods and positioning angles are mounted on the support plate. There are two positioning angles and two positioning rods, all located on the same side of the positioning angles. The support plate is located on a bracket. Thus, the positioning rods and positioning angles facilitate the limiting and fixing of products on the tray.

[0008] In some embodiments, the X-axis moving device includes a first cylinder and a first slider. The first cylinder is located on the outside of the support, and the first slider is connected to the piston rod of the first cylinder. The first slider corresponds to the material tray on the corresponding side. Thus, the first cylinder can drive the first slider to move, thereby facilitating the first cylinder to push the material tray to move in the corresponding direction.

[0009] In some embodiments, notches are provided on the side walls of opposite sides of the frame, and the first sliders of the two X-axis moving devices respectively cooperate with the notches on the corresponding sides. Thus, by providing notches, the sliders can act on the material tray inside the frame to push the material tray to move.

[0010] In some embodiments, the Y-axis moving device includes a second cylinder and a second slider. The second cylinder is fixed to the bottom of a frame, and the second slider is connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder, corresponding to a material tray. Thus, the second cylinder can drive the second slider to move, facilitating the second slider to push the material tray to move in the Y-axis direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the bottom of the frame is provided with a sliding groove, and each second slider is equipped with a lifting cylinder. The piston rod of the lifting cylinder can extend upward out of the sliding groove. The bottom of the support plate is provided with a positioning hole, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder is correspondingly arranged with the positioning hole. Thus, by providing a lifting cylinder, it is convenient for the piston rod to extend into the positioning hole, and the second slider can push the corresponding material tray to move.

[0012] In some embodiments, a mounting groove is provided on one side of the second slider, and the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder is fixed in the mounting groove. Thus, the mounting groove facilitates the installation of the lifting cylinder. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Fig. 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to this utility model;

[0014] Fig. 2 This is a bottom view structural diagram of an automatic stacking and feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to this utility model.

[0015] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure in an automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to this utility model;

[0016] Fig. 4This is a schematic diagram of the Y-axis moving device in an automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to this utility model.

[0017] Fig. 5 This is a schematic diagram of the material tray in an automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to this utility model.

[0018] Fig. 6 This utility model relates to the material tray circulation direction in a stacked, circulating automatic feeding mechanism for automotive parts. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Reference Figs. 1-6 An automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts includes a support 1, a tray 2, an X-axis moving device 3, and a Y-axis moving device 4. Multiple trays 2 are disposed within the support 1. Two X-axis moving devices 3 are disposed at opposite ends of the support 1, each corresponding to a tray 2 at one end. Two Y-axis moving devices 4 are disposed at the bottom of the support 1, each corresponding to a X-axis moving device 3.

[0021] When in use, the automotive parts to be laser-engraved along with the spray painting hangers are placed on the material tray 2, with ten or more products on each material tray 2. Since there are multiple material trays 2, a large number of products can be placed at a time, which facilitates the automatic picking up of materials by the corresponding robotic arms on external equipment, meets the loading efficiency of the robotic arms, and saves labor, eliminating the need for dedicated personnel to place the products.

[0022] The X-axis moving device 3 can move the tray 2 along the X-axis; the Y-axis moving device 4 can move the tray 2 along the Y-axis. Thus, through the combined action of the X-axis moving device 3 and the Y-axis moving device 4, the tray 2 loaded with products can be moved towards the robot arm, while the tray 2 after material handling can be moved away from the robot arm, facilitating the operator to load empty trays.

[0023] The support frame 1 includes a frame body 11. A dividing strip 12 is provided in the middle of the frame body 11. The dividing strip 12 is arranged along the Y-axis. Multiple trays 2 are provided on both sides of the dividing strip 12. Channels 15 are formed between the two ends of the dividing strip 12 and the side walls of the corresponding ends of the frame body 11. By providing the dividing strip 12, the multiple trays 2 can be divided into two rows. Then, the two rows of trays 2 can move together through the channels 15, which facilitates the cyclical movement of the trays 2 within the support frame 1 and realizes the cyclical feeding of products.

[0024] The material tray 2 includes a support plate 21, positioning rods 22, and positioning angle aluminum 23. Both positioning rods 22 and positioning angle aluminum 23 are mounted on the support plate 21. There are two positioning angle aluminum 23s and two positioning rods 22, both located on the same side of the positioning angle aluminum 23s. The support plate 21 is located on the bracket 1. The bottom ends of both positioning rods 22 and positioning angle aluminum 23 can be fixed to the support plate 21 by welding.

[0025] By providing two positioning aluminum angles 23, the corners of the automotive parts painting hanger can be limited to prevent the painting hanger from tilting to one side, which facilitates accurate product placement after the robot arm picks up the material. At the same time, the positioning rod 22, together with the positioning aluminum angles 23, can fix the product on the tray 2 to prevent the product from moving when the tray moves. In addition, it is convenient to place multiple products on one tray 2, which facilitates product stacking.

[0026] The X-axis moving device 3 includes a first cylinder 31 and a first slider 32. The first cylinder 31 is located on the outside of the bracket 1, and the first slider 32 is connected to the piston rod of the first cylinder 31. The first slider 32 corresponds to the material tray 2 on the corresponding side.

[0027] The frame 11 has notches 13 on its opposite side walls, and the first sliders 32 of the two X-axis moving devices 3 respectively cooperate with the notches 13 on the corresponding sides. Thus, through the two oppositely arranged notches 13, the first slider 32 of one X-axis moving device 3 can push the tray 2 on one side of the separator 12 through the channel 15 to the other side; while the first slider 32 of the other X-axis moving device 3 can push the tray 2 on the other side of the separator 12 through the channel 15 to one side. Therefore, when the tray 2 loaded with products is moved by one X-axis moving device 3, the tray 2 after unloading at the other end is moved by the other X-axis moving device 3. When the X-axis moving device 3 pushes the tray 2, the piston rod of the first cylinder 31 extends and retracts accordingly, pulling the first slider 32 to move accordingly, facilitating the movement of the tray 2.

[0028] The Y-axis moving device 4 includes a second cylinder 41 and a second slider 42. The second cylinder 41 is fixed to the bottom of the frame 11, and the second slider 42 is connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder 41. The second slider 42 corresponds to the material tray 2.

[0029] The bottom of the frame 11 is provided with a sliding groove 14, and each second slider 42 is provided with a lifting cylinder 5. The piston rod of the lifting cylinder 5 can extend upward out of the sliding groove 14. The bottom of the bearing plate 21 is provided with a positioning hole 211, and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 5 is correspondingly set with the positioning hole 211.

[0030] The second slider 42 has a mounting groove 421 on one side, and the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder 5 is fixed in the mounting groove 421.

[0031] Therefore, after the X-axis moving device 3 pushes the unloaded tray 2 from one side to the other side of the separator 12, a space is created on one side of the separator 12. In order to facilitate the movement of the tray 2 loaded with products to the side closer to the robot, the tray on one side of the separator 12 needs to be moved one position towards the empty space. At this time, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 5 extends, so that its piston rod is inserted into the bottom of the corresponding tray 2. Subsequently, the piston rod of the second cylinder 41 extends, pushing the second slider 42 to move, thereby driving the lifting cylinder 5 and the tray 2 to move towards the empty space. After moving into place, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 5 and the piston rod of the second cylinder 41 are pulled back, which facilitates the next material pushing.

[0032] After the second cylinder 41 pushes the tray to move backward, the tray 2 loaded with products moves to one side of the separator 12 under the pushing action of another X-axis moving device 3, creating an empty space on the other side of the separator 12. Subsequently, after unloading, the tray 2, similarly, moves to the empty space on the other side of the separator 12 under the combined action of another Y-axis moving device 4 and the lifting cylinder 5, making it easier to load products onto the empty tray 2.

[0033] Therefore, through the combined action of the X-axis moving device 3, the Y-axis moving device 4, and the lifting cylinder 5, the material tray 2 can be moved cyclically on the support 1. This facilitates the movement of the product-loaded material tray 2 towards the picking robot, and the unloaded material tray 2 moves to the other side, making loading easier and improving loading efficiency, which can be increased to 400 pieces / hour. Furthermore, multiple material trays 2 are provided, allowing multiple products to be placed at once, eliminating the need for dedicated personnel for feeding, thus saving labor costs.

[0034] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts, characterized in that, It includes a support (1), a tray (2), an X-axis moving device (3) and a Y-axis moving device (4). There are multiple trays (2), all of which are located inside the support (1). There are two X-axis moving devices (3), which are located at both ends of the support (1). The two X-axis moving devices (3) are respectively located at the trays (2) at both ends. There are two Y-axis moving devices (4), which are located at the bottom of the support (1). The two Y-axis moving devices (4) are respectively located at the bottom of the support (1). The two Y-axis moving devices (4) are respectively located at the bottom of the support (1). The two Y-axis moving devices (4) are respectively located at the bottom of the support (1). The two Y-axis moving devices (3) are respectively located at the bottom of the support (1).

2. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support (1) includes a frame (11), and a partition strip (12) is provided in the middle of the frame (11). The partition strip (12) is arranged along the Y-axis direction. Multiple trays (2) are provided on both sides of the partition strip (12). A channel (15) is formed between the two ends of the partition strip (12) and the side wall of the corresponding end of the frame (11).

3. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tray (2) includes a support plate (21), a positioning rod (22) and a positioning angle aluminum (23). The positioning rod (22) and the positioning angle aluminum (23) are both located on the support plate (21). There are two positioning angle aluminum (23) and two positioning rods (22), both located on the same side of the positioning angle aluminum (23). The support plate (21) is located on the bracket (1).

4. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 3, characterized in that, The X-axis moving device (3) includes a first cylinder (31) and a first slider (32). The first cylinder (31) is located on the outside of the bracket (1). The first slider (32) is connected to the piston rod of the first cylinder (31). The first slider (32) corresponds to the material tray (2) on the corresponding side.

5. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side walls on opposite sides of the frame (11) are provided with notches (13), and the first sliders (32) of the two X-axis moving devices (3) respectively cooperate with the notches (13) on the corresponding sides.

6. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 5, characterized in that, The Y-axis moving device (4) includes a second cylinder (41) and a second slider (42). The second cylinder (41) is fixed to the bottom of the frame (11). The second slider (42) is connected to the piston rod of the second cylinder (41) and corresponds to the material tray (2).

7. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the frame (11) is provided with a sliding groove (14), and each of the second sliders (42) is provided with a lifting cylinder (5). The piston rod of the lifting cylinder (5) can extend upward out of the sliding groove (14). The bottom of the bearing plate (21) is provided with a positioning hole (211), and the piston rod of the lifting cylinder (5) is correspondingly set with the positioning hole (211).

8. The automatic stacking feeding mechanism for automotive parts according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second slider (42) has a mounting groove (421) on one side, and the cylinder body of the lifting cylinder (5) is fixed in the mounting groove (421).

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