Guide pipe feeding device and feeding and discharging equipment of injection molding machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a guide pipe feeding device and feeding and discharging equipment of an injection molding machine. The guide pipe feeding device comprises a guide pipe table used for containing guide pipe bundles; the rack is arranged on one side of the conduit table; the material distributing mechanism is arranged on the rack and is used for adsorbing a guide pipe; the first vertical moving assembly is arranged between the rack and the material distributing mechanism and used for driving the material distributing mechanism to move in the vertical direction; the transferring mechanism is arranged on one side of the material distributing mechanism and used for clamping the single guide pipe adsorbed by the material distributing mechanism; the horizontal moving assembly is used for driving the transferring mechanism and the guide pipe to move to the next station in the first horizontal direction. Compared with the prior art, the guide pipe feeding device and the feeding and discharging equipment of the injection molding machine have the advantages that the guide pipe feeding efficiency can be improved, manual operation is not needed, the labor intensity is reduced, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

A conduit feeding device and an injection molding machine loading and unloading equipment. Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically, to a catheter feeding device and an injection molding machine loading and unloading device. Background Technology

[0002] An angiography catheter is a medical device used to introduce contrast agents into blood vessels or other cavities, and is widely used in the fields of medical diagnosis and treatment.

[0003] An angiography catheter is a long, hollow tubular instrument, usually made of a soft polymer material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, polyurethane, polyethylene, or nylon. It is inserted into a blood vessel or other cavity through a skin puncture or incision to inject contrast agents so that the morphology and function of the blood vessel or cavity can be observed under imaging equipment such as X-rays, CT, or MRI.

[0004] The contrast catheter consists of a catheter and a connector. After processing, the catheter is assembled with a mold core and then placed in an injection molding machine to injection mold the connector into a contrast catheter. In the current technology, due to the small diameter of the catheter and the characteristics of its soft and easily deformable material, the current catheter feeding relies on manual extraction of individual catheters. Individual catheters are manually separated from the catheter bundle and then dragged to the next station, which cannot guarantee the continuity of production and results in low production efficiency.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a conduit feeding device and an injection molding machine loading and unloading equipment that can improve conduit feeding efficiency, eliminate the need for manual operation, reduce labor intensity, and improve work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides a conduit feeding device and an injection molding machine loading and unloading equipment, which can improve the conduit feeding efficiency, eliminate the need for manual operation, reduce labor intensity, and improve work efficiency.

[0007] The technical solution provided in this application is as follows:

[0008] A conduit feeding device, comprising:

[0009] A catheterization station used for placing catheter bundles;

[0010] A frame is installed on one side of the catheterization station;

[0011] The material distribution mechanism is installed on the frame and is used to adsorb the conduit.

[0012] A first vertical moving component is disposed between the frame and the material dispensing mechanism for driving the material dispensing mechanism to move in the vertical direction;

[0013] A transfer mechanism is provided on one side of the dispensing mechanism to clamp the conduit adsorbed by the dispensing mechanism.

[0014] A horizontal moving component used to move the transfer mechanism and the conduit along a first horizontal direction to the next workstation.

[0015] Preferably, the material dispensing mechanism includes:

[0016] A fixed base connected to the first vertical moving component;

[0017] The suction head is provided on the fixed base, and the bottom of the suction head is provided with a groove that is adapted to the outer diameter of the guide tube. An adsorption area is provided in the groove.

[0018] A suction nozzle, disposed on the suction head and communicating with the adsorption zone, is used to connect to a vacuum generator to provide adsorption force.

[0019] An adjustment component disposed between the fixed base and the suction head for driving the suction head to move vertically.

[0020] Preferably, the adjustment component includes:

[0021] The suction head is disposed on the mounting base and is slidably connected to the fixed base.

[0022] An adjustment drive component is provided on the fixed base, and the adjustment drive component is used to drive the mounting base to move in the vertical direction;

[0023] The output end of the adjustment drive is connected to the mounting base via a floating joint.

[0024] Preferably, the material dispensing mechanism further includes:

[0025] A linear bearing is installed within the mounting base;

[0026] A guide rod is slidably fitted inside the linear bearing. The bottom end of the guide rod is used to connect to the suction head. The guide rod and the linear bearing are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0027] Preferably, the first vertical moving component includes:

[0028] The slide rails are mounted on the frame and are arranged vertically.

[0029] The slider is slidably connected to the slide rail;

[0030] A first driving member for moving the fixed base along the direction of the slide rail.

[0031] Preferably, along a first horizontal direction, the transfer mechanism has a first station and a second station, the second station being located on the side of the first station away from the material distribution mechanism, and the horizontal moving component being used to drive the transfer mechanism to reciprocate between the first station and the second station.

[0032] Preferably, the transfer mechanism includes:

[0033] A fixed plate connected to the output end of the horizontal moving component;

[0034] The clamping assembly disposed on the fixed plate includes a first clamping jaw, a second clamping jaw, and a clamping drive member. The clamping drive member is used to drive the first clamping jaw and the second clamping jaw to move toward or away from each other, for clamping and releasing the conduit.

[0035] Preferably, it further includes:

[0036] The detection plate disposed on the fixed plate is configured to detect whether the material distribution mechanism is adsorbed onto the guide tube when the transfer mechanism is in the first working position.

[0037] A material-forming mechanism is connected to the fixed base via a second vertical moving component. The material-forming mechanism is electrically connected to the detection plate. The material-forming mechanism is used to clamp the guide tube bundle to facilitate the material-dispensing mechanism to adsorb the guide tube.

[0038] Preferably, the material handling mechanism includes:

[0039] A mounting plate fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second vertical moving component;

[0040] The first and second material plates are disposed below the mounting plate, and the first and second material plates are spaced apart along a horizontal second direction.

[0041] The material-forming drive component disposed on the mounting plate is used to drive the first material-forming plate and the second material-forming plate to move toward or away from each other.

[0042] An injection molding machine loading and unloading device includes the conduit feeding device described in any one of the above claims.

[0043] The conduit feeding device provided by this utility model firstly includes a conduit platform, a frame, a dispensing mechanism, and a first vertical moving component. The conduit platform holds the conduit bundle, the frame is positioned to one side of the platform, and the dispensing mechanism is mounted on the frame. The dispensing mechanism adsorbs the conduits and separates them from the bundle. The first vertical moving component is positioned between the frame and the dispensing mechanism, driving the dispensing mechanism to move vertically. The dispensing mechanism adsorbs the conduits from the platform, and the first vertical moving component lifts both the dispensing mechanism and the conduits, thus separating them. Secondly, a transfer mechanism and a horizontal moving component are also included. The transfer mechanism is positioned to one side of the dispensing mechanism and clamps the conduits adsorbed by the dispensing mechanism. The horizontal moving component moves the transfer component and the conduits horizontally to the next station. By adsorbing the conduits through the dispensing mechanism, the conduits are separated from the platform. The transfer and horizontal moving components clamp and transfer the separated conduits, eliminating the need for manual operation and achieving continuous feeding, thus improving the efficiency of conduit feeding. Therefore, compared with the prior art, the conduit feeding device in this embodiment of the utility model can improve the conduit feeding efficiency, eliminate the need for manual operation, reduce labor intensity, and improve work efficiency.

[0044] This utility model embodiment also provides a material loading and unloading device for an injection molding machine, including the above-mentioned conduit feeding device, which can also achieve the above-mentioned technical effects. Attached Figure Description

[0045] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0046] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a conduit feeding device provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a material distribution mechanism and a material sorting mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0048] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a structure from another perspective of Figure 2;

[0049] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a material distribution mechanism provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0050] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a material handling mechanism provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0051] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a transfer mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Material distribution mechanism; 3. First vertical moving component; 4. Transfer mechanism; 5. Horizontal moving component; 6. Detection plate; 7. Second vertical moving component; 8. Material settling mechanism; 21. Fixed base; 22. Suction head; 23. Groove; 24. Suction nozzle; 25. Linear bearing; 26. Guide rod; 27. Adjustment drive component; 28. Floating joint; 29. ​​Mounting base; 31. Slide rail; 32. Slider; 33. First drive component; 41. Fixed plate; 42. First gripper; 43. Second gripper; 44. Clamping drive component; 81. First material settling plate; 82. Second material settling plate; 83. Mounting plate; 84. Material settling drive component. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0054] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly set on the other component; when a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0055] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0056] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" or "several" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0057] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0058] The embodiments of this utility model are written in a progressive manner.

[0059] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, this utility model embodiment provides a conduit feeding device, including: a conduit platform for placing conduit bundles; a frame 1 disposed on one side of the conduit platform; a dispensing mechanism 2 disposed on the frame 1, the dispensing mechanism 2 adsorbing conduits; a first vertical moving component 3 disposed between the frame 1 and the dispensing mechanism 2 for driving the dispensing mechanism 2 to move vertically; a transfer mechanism 4 disposed on one side of the dispensing mechanism 2 for clamping the conduits adsorbed by the dispensing mechanism 2; and a horizontal moving component 5 for driving the transfer mechanism 4 to move horizontally to the next station.

[0060] In existing technologies, the feeding process for conduits often involves manually extracting individual conduits and dragging them to the next workstation for storage. Subsequently, the conduits are assembled with the mold core of the injection molding machine, followed by injection molding of the conduits and connectors. This method is heavily reliant on manual labor, which is labor-intensive, cannot guarantee production continuity, and results in low production efficiency.

[0061] To address this problem, this invention provides a conduit feeding device. Firstly, it includes a conduit platform (not shown in the figure), a frame 1, a dispensing mechanism 2, and a first vertical moving component 3. The conduit platform holds the conduit bundle, the frame 1 is positioned on one side of the platform, and the dispensing mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame 1. The dispensing mechanism 2 is used to adsorb the conduits and separate them from the conduit bundle. The first vertical moving component 3 is positioned between the frame 1 and the dispensing mechanism 2, driving the dispensing mechanism 2 to move vertically. The dispensing mechanism 2 adsorbs the conduits from the platform, and the first vertical moving component 3 lifts the dispensing mechanism 2 and the conduits, thus separating them. Secondly, it also includes a transfer mechanism 4 and a horizontal moving component 5. The transfer mechanism 4 is positioned on one side of the dispensing mechanism 2 and clamps the conduits adsorbed by the dispensing mechanism 2. The horizontal moving component 5 moves the transfer component horizontally to the next station. The material distribution mechanism 2 adsorbs the conduit, thereby separating it from the conduit platform. The separated conduit is then clamped and transferred by the transfer component and the horizontal moving component 5. This eliminates the need for manual operation, enabling continuous feeding and improving the efficiency of conduit feeding. Therefore, compared with existing technologies, the conduit feeding device in this embodiment of the invention improves conduit feeding efficiency, eliminates the need for manual operation, reduces labor intensity, and increases operational efficiency.

[0062] In the above structure, as a preferred embodiment, the material dispensing mechanism 2 in this utility model includes a fixed base 21, a suction head 22, a suction nozzle 24, and an adjustment component. The fixed base 21 is connected to the first vertical moving component 3. The suction head 22 is disposed on the fixed base 21. A groove 23 is provided at the bottom of the suction head 22. The groove 23 is adapted to the outer diameter of the conduit. An adsorption area is provided in the groove 23. The suction head 22 is provided with a suction nozzle 24, which communicates with the adsorption area. The suction nozzle 24 is used to connect to a vacuum generator. The vacuum generator provides an adsorption force to the adsorption area, thereby adsorbing the conduit into the groove 23 in the suction head 22. The adjustment component is disposed between the fixed base 21 and the suction head 22. The adjustment component is used to drive the suction head 22 to move in the vertical direction.

[0063] In the initial state, the suction head 22 is positioned above the guide tube platform. When it is necessary to separate the guide tubes, the first vertical moving component 3 moves the fixed base 21, the suction head 22, and the adjusting component down to the first position. The adjusting component then moves the suction head 22 down until it contacts the guide tube bundle. The vacuum generator provides adsorption force to the adsorption area through the suction nozzle 24, adsorbing the guide tube into the groove 23. The first vertical moving component 3 then moves the suction head 22 and the guide tube up to the second position, thereby achieving the separation of the guide tube from the guide tube bundle.

[0064] In the above structure, as one specific implementation, the adjustment component in this embodiment of the present invention includes a mounting base 29, an adjustment drive component 27, and a floating joint 28. The adjustment drive component 27 is mounted on a fixed base 21, and the mounting base 29 is slidably connected to the fixed base 21. The output end of the adjustment drive component 27 is connected to the mounting base 29 through the floating joint 28. The floating joint 28 can float freely within a certain range, effectively buffering the vibration and impact generated during the movement of the suction head, making the movement of the mounting base 29 more stable and smooth. It can effectively reduce the shaking and noise during the movement, and improve the running accuracy and quality. In addition, the presence of the floating joint 28 can effectively absorb these unavoidable installation errors, enabling the mounting base 29 and the suction head to be assembled smoothly and operate normally, improving the installation success rate and reliability.

[0065] In the above structure, the adjustment drive 27 in the embodiment of this utility model can be any one of a cylinder, a hydraulic cylinder, and a linear motor, preferably a cylinder.

[0066] In the above structure, in order to avoid the adjustment component from damaging the guide tube during the downward movement of the suction head, as one embodiment of the present invention, the material distribution mechanism 2 further includes a linear bearing 25 and a guide rod 26. The linear bearing 25 is disposed in the mounting base 29, and the guide rod 26 is fitted inside the linear bearing 25 and is slidably connected to the linear bearing 25. The bottom end of the guide rod 26 is used to connect with the suction head 22, and the guide rod 26 and the linear bearing 25 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0067] Specifically, when the adjusting component moves the suction head downwards, the suction head comes into contact with the guide tube bundle. Due to the small diameter of the guide tube and its soft and easily deformable material, the suction head can easily deform the guide tube, causing damage. To avoid this, the guide rod 26 and the mounting base 29 are connected by a linear bearing 25. When the suction head touches the guide tube bundle, if the adjusting component continues to move the mounting base 29 downwards, the suction head and guide rod 26 move upwards relative to the fixed base 21 under the reaction force of the guide tube, thus preventing the suction head from squeezing the guide tube too much and causing deformation of the guide tube.

[0068] In the above structure, at least one linear bearing 25 and one guide rod 26 are provided. More preferably, in order to make the suction head be subjected to uniform force, two linear bearings 25 and two guide rods 26 are provided in the embodiment of this utility model, and they are spaced apart on the mounting base 29. The bottom ends of the two guide rods 26 are connected to the suction head 22, and the guide rods 26 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the suction head 22.

[0069] In the above structure, as one specific implementation, the suction head 22 in this embodiment of the present invention is specifically a wedge-shaped structure. The large end of the suction head 22 is connected to the guide rod 26, and the groove 23 and the adsorption area are arranged at the small end of the suction head 22.

[0070] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the first vertical moving component 3 in this utility model includes a slide rail 31, a slider 32 and a first driving member 33. The slide rail 31 is provided on the frame 1 and is arranged in a vertical direction. The slider 32 is provided on the fixed seat 21 and is slidably connected to the slide rail 31. The first driving member 33 is used to drive the fixed seat 21 to move along the direction of the slide rail 31.

[0071] More specifically, the first driving component 33 in this embodiment of the present invention is a cable chain structure.

[0072] In the above structure, the conduit feeding device in this embodiment of the present invention has a first station and a second station along the first horizontal direction. The second station is located on the side of the first station away from the distributing mechanism 2. The horizontal moving component 5 is used to drive the transfer mechanism 4 to move back and forth between the first station and the second station.

[0073] When the material distribution mechanism 2 separates the guide tube from the guide tube bundle, the horizontal moving component 5 drives the transfer mechanism 4 to the first station. The transfer mechanism 4 clamps the adsorbed guide tube and then drives the transfer mechanism 4 to the second station, thereby dragging the guide tube to move.

[0074] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the horizontal moving component 5 in this utility model embodiment includes a linear guide rail and a horizontal driving mechanism. The linear guide rail extends along a first horizontal direction, the transfer mechanism 4 is slidably connected to the linear guide rail, and the horizontal driving mechanism drives the transfer mechanism 4 to reciprocate along the linear guide rail.

[0075] Furthermore, as one embodiment, the horizontal movement component 5 in this utility model embodiment also includes a first limit sensor and a second limit sensor, which are respectively configured to correspond to the first workstation and the second workstation.

[0076] More specifically, as one embodiment, the horizontal drive mechanism in this utility model is preferably a drag chain structure, but it can also be other horizontal moving components 5 in the prior art that can drive the transfer mechanism 4 along the first horizontal direction. This application does not further limit it.

[0077] As one specific implementation, as shown in Figure 6, the transfer mechanism 4 in this embodiment of the present invention includes a fixed plate 41 and a gripper assembly. The fixed plate 41 is connected to the output end of the horizontal moving component 5. The gripper assembly clamps the conduit. The gripper assembly includes a first gripper 42, a second gripper 43, and a clamping drive 44. The clamping drive 44 is used to drive the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 to move towards each other or away from each other, for clamping and releasing the conduit. The gripper assembly and the suction head 22 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0078] To further improve the feeding efficiency of the conduit, the clamping assemblies in this embodiment of the present invention are provided with at least two sets, and the clamping assemblies are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction, wherein the second horizontal direction is perpendicular to the first horizontal direction.

[0079] The gripper assembly is set one-to-one with the suction head 22. In the initial state, the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 are in a separated state, and the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 are far apart from each other, so that the suction head 22 can separate the guide tube from the guide tube bundle. The clamping drive 44 moves the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 toward each other, thereby clamping the guide tube.

[0080] The gripper assembly is a common structure in the prior art, and this utility model does not further limit the structure of the gripper assembly. As one specific embodiment, the clamping drive 44 in this utility model embodiment is a bidirectional cylinder, with its two ends connected to the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 respectively. The bidirectional cylinder drives the first gripper 42 and the second gripper 43 to move in directions toward each other and away from each other.

[0081] Furthermore, a groove 23 adapted to the outer surface of the conduit is formed between the first clamp 42 and the second clamp 43. When the first clamp 42 and the second clamp 43 clamp the conduit, the conduit is placed in the groove 23 to prevent the conduit from moving between the first clamp 42 and the second clamp 43.

[0082] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the conduit feeding device in this utility model embodiment further includes a detection plate 6 and a material straightening mechanism 8. The detection plate 6 is disposed on the fixed plate 41. The detection plate 6 is configured to detect whether a conduit is adsorbed on the material distribution mechanism 2 when the transfer mechanism 4 is in the first working position. The material straightening mechanism 8 is connected to the fixed base 21 through the second vertical moving component 7. The material straightening mechanism 8 is electrically connected to the detection plate 6 and is used to clamp the conduit bundle to facilitate the material distribution mechanism 2 to adsorb the conduit.

[0083] Specifically, if the placement of the guide tube bundle on the guide tube platform is not standard, it may affect the adsorption effect of the material distribution mechanism 2 on the guide tube, causing the material distribution mechanism 2 to fail to adsorb the guide tube. In order to avoid this situation, a detection plate 6 is provided on the fixing plate 41 in this embodiment of the utility model. The detection plate 6 detects whether the material distribution mechanism 2 has adsorbed a guide tube. If there is no guide tube, the material distribution mechanism 2 is controlled to move down to continue adsorption. If the detection plate 6 detects three times that the material distribution mechanism 2 has not adsorbed a guide tube, the second vertical moving component 7 drives the material assembly mechanism 8 to move down. Under the state of clamping the guide tube bundle by the material assembly mechanism 8, the material distribution mechanism 2 moves down to adsorb once. If the detection plate 6 still detects that there is no adsorbed guide tube on the material distribution mechanism 2, an alarm message is issued.

[0084] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the guide tube platform of this utility model is provided with a receiving groove for placing the guide tube bundle. The width of the bottom of the receiving groove is greater than the width of the top of the receiving groove, which makes it easier for the material dispensing mechanism 2 to adsorb the guide tube. Furthermore, in this utility model embodiment, the receiving groove and the suction head 22 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. When at least two receiving grooves are provided, the receiving grooves are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction.

[0085] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the material straightening mechanism 8 in this utility model embodiment includes a first material straightening plate 81, a second material straightening plate 82, a mounting plate 83, and a material straightening drive member 84. The first material straightening plate 81 and the second material straightening plate 82 are spaced apart along a second horizontal direction. The mounting plate 83 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second vertical moving component 7. The material straightening drive member 84 is disposed on the mounting plate 83 and is used to drive the first material straightening plate 81 and the second material straightening plate 82 to move toward each other or away from each other.

[0086] Specifically, if the detection plate 6 fails to adsorb the material distribution mechanism 2 into the guide tube after three detections, the second vertical moving component 7 drives the material straightening mechanism 8 to descend to the preset position. The material straightening drive component 84 drives the first material straightening plate 81 and the second material straightening plate 82 to move towards each other, so that the guide tube bundle is clamped. In this state, the material distribution mechanism 2 adsorbs the guide tube, which is more conducive to the adsorption of the guide tube.

[0087] In the above structure, as one specific implementation, when the first material plate 81 and the second material plate 82 are in a separated state, the distance between the first material plate 81 and the second material plate 82 is equal to the width between the receiving grooves. The receiving grooves are provided on both sides to cooperate with the first material plate 81 and the second material plate 82. The material-setting drive member 84 drives the first material plate 81 and the second material plate 82 to move towards the center line of the receiving groove, so as to clamp the guide tube bundle in the receiving groove.

[0088] In the above structure, as one embodiment, the number of receiving troughs corresponds one-to-one with the clinker in the suction head. The first material setter plate 81 and the second material setter plate 82 form a material setter plate group, and the number of clinker in the material setter plate group corresponds one-to-one with the number of receiving troughs.

[0089] When at least two sets of receiving slots are provided, the first telescopic end of the material-forming drive 84 is connected to at least two first material-forming plates 81, and the second telescopic end of the material-forming drive 84 is connected to at least two second material-forming plates 82. Under the drive of the material-forming drive 84, the material-forming plate group simultaneously clamps the guide tube bundle. In this embodiment of the present invention, the first telescopic end of the material-forming drive 84 is connected to four first material-forming plates 81, and the second telescopic end of the material-forming drive 84 is connected to four second material-forming plates 82.

[0090] This application also provides a material handling device for an injection molding machine, including the guide tube feeding device described above. This also achieves the technical effects of improving guide tube feeding efficiency, eliminating the need for manual operation, reducing labor intensity, and increasing operational efficiency.

[0091] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A conduit feeding device, characterized in that, include: A conduit platform for placing conduit bundles; a frame (1) disposed on one side of the conduit platform; a dispensing mechanism (2) disposed on the frame (1), the dispensing mechanism (2) being used to adsorb conduits; a first vertical moving component (3) disposed between the frame (1) and the dispensing mechanism (2), for driving the dispensing mechanism (2) to move vertically; a transfer mechanism (4) disposed on one side of the dispensing mechanism (2), for clamping the conduits adsorbed by the dispensing mechanism (2); a horizontal moving component (5) for driving the transfer mechanism (4) and the conduits to move horizontally to the next station; the dispensing mechanism (2) includes: a fixed base (21) connected to the first vertical moving component (3); a suction head (22) disposed on the fixed base (21), the bottom of the suction head (22) being provided with a groove (23), the groove The groove (23) is adapted to the outer diameter of the conduit, and an adsorption area is provided in the groove (23); a suction nozzle (24) is provided on the suction head (22) and communicates with the adsorption area. The suction nozzle (24) is used to connect to the vacuum generator to provide adsorption force; an adjustment component is provided between the fixed seat (21) and the suction head (22) to drive the suction head (22) to move in the vertical direction; the adjustment component includes: a mounting base (29) slidably connected to the fixed seat (21), and the suction head (22) is provided on the mounting base (29); an adjustment drive (27) is provided on the fixed seat (21), and the adjustment drive (27) is used to drive the mounting base (29) to move in the vertical direction; the output end of the adjustment drive (27) is connected to the mounting base (29) through a floating joint (28).

2. The conduit feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution mechanism (2) further includes: a linear bearing (25) disposed in the mounting base; a guide rod (26) slidably mounted in the linear bearing (25), the bottom end of the guide rod (26) being connected to the suction head (22), and the guide rod (26) and the linear bearing (25) being configured in a one-to-one correspondence.

3. The conduit feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that, The first vertical moving component (3) includes: a slide rail (31) disposed on the frame (1) and the slide rail (31) is disposed in the vertical direction; a slider (32) slidably connected to the slide rail (31); and a first driving member (33) for driving the fixed seat (21) to move in the direction of the slide rail (31).

4. The conduit feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the first horizontal direction, the transfer mechanism (4) has a first station and a second station, the second station being located on the side of the first station away from the material distribution mechanism (2), and the horizontal moving component (5) being used to drive the transfer mechanism (4) to reciprocate between the first station and the second station.

5. The conduit feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The transfer mechanism (4) includes: a fixed plate (41) connected to the output end of the horizontal moving component (5); and a gripper assembly disposed on the fixed plate (41), the gripper assembly including a first gripper (42), a second gripper (43) and a clamping drive (44), the clamping drive (44) being used to drive the first gripper (42) and the second gripper (43) to move toward or away from each other, for clamping and releasing the conduit.

6. The conduit feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: The detection plate (6) is set on the fixed plate (41) and is configured to: detect whether the material distribution mechanism (2) adsorbs the conduit when the transfer mechanism (4) is in the first station; and a material preparation mechanism (8) is connected to the fixed seat (21) through a second vertical moving component (7). The material preparation mechanism (8) is electrically connected to the detection plate (6) and is used to clamp the conduit bundle to facilitate the material distribution mechanism (2) adsorbing the conduit.

7. The conduit feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The material straightening mechanism (8) includes: a mounting plate (83) fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second vertical moving component (7); a first material straightening plate (81) and a second material straightening plate (82) disposed below the mounting plate (83), the first material straightening plate (81) and the second material straightening plate (82) being spaced apart along a second horizontal direction; and a material straightening drive member (84) disposed on the mounting plate (83), the material straightening drive member (84) being used to drive the first material straightening plate (81) and the second material straightening plate (82) to move toward each other or away from each other.

8. A material loading and unloading device for an injection molding machine, characterized in that, The conduit feeding device includes any one of claims 1 to 7.

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