Handle feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a handle feeding device and relates to the technical field of brush production equipment.The handle feeding device comprises a feeding frame and a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism is located on one side of the feeding frame, the feeding frame is connected with a vibration disc, the discharging end of the vibration disc is connected with a discharging assembly, the feeding frame is connected with a clamping assembly, and the clamping assembly is connected with the feeding frame. The feeding frame is slidably connected with a material receiving plate, the clamping assembly is located between the material receiving plate and the discharging assembly, the material receiving plate is connected with a plurality of material receiving rods at intervals, and the feeding frame is connected with a driving assembly used for driving the material receiving plate to slide in the direction close to or away from the clamping mechanism. And the clamping mechanism is used for driving the handle on the material receiving plate to be separated from the material receiving plate. Automatic feeding is achieved, manual intervention is reduced, and the feeding efficiency of handles is improved.

Description

A handle feeding device Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of brush production equipment, and in particular to a handle feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] As shown in Figure 1, a brush is a cleaning or smearing tool consisting of bristles and a handle, and it is widely used in many fields.

[0003] In the automated production process of brushes, the handles are often placed manually on the brush production line. The reciprocating motion can easily cause fatigue and reduce production efficiency, which needs to be improved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a handle feeding device to improve the feeding efficiency of the handle.

[0005] The handle feeding device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: it includes a feeding frame and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is located on one side of the feeding frame. The feeding frame is connected to a vibratory feeder. The discharge end of the vibratory feeder is connected to a discharge component. The feeding frame is connected to a clamping component. The feeding frame is slidably connected to a receiving plate. The clamping component is located between the receiving plate and the discharge component. The receiving plate is connected with a plurality of receiving rods at intervals. The feeding frame is connected to a driving component for driving the receiving plate to slide towards or away from the clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is used to drive the handle on the receiving plate to disengage from the receiving plate.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, the handles inside the vibratory feeder pass sequentially through the discharge assembly and clamping assembly, and are suspended onto two adjacent receiving rods. At this point, the clamping assembly clamps the handle between the discharge assembly and the receiving plate, preventing the handle from moving further towards the receiving rods. The drive assembly drives the receiving plate to slide towards the clamping mechanism, aligning the other two receiving rods with the discharge assembly. The clamping assembly then releases the handle, allowing it to move onto the receiving plate. When the receiving plate is full of handles, the clamping assembly clamps the handle between the discharge assembly and the receiving plate again, and the drive assembly continues to drive the receiving plate to slide towards the clamping mechanism, ensuring that each handle on the receiving plate is offset from the discharge assembly. This facilitates the clamping mechanism in detaching the handles from the receiving plate and placing them on the brush production line. This achieves automated feeding, reduces manual intervention, and improves the efficiency of handle feeding.

[0007] Optionally, the discharge assembly includes two discharge plates connected to the vibratory feeder, with a channel formed between the two discharge plates. Each discharge plate has a connecting rod connected to the side near the receiving plate, and the two connecting rods correspond to the two adjacent receiving rods.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the handle moves from the vibratory plate to between the two discharge plates. The sliding cooperation between the handle and the channel guides and limits the sliding of the handle, thereby improving the stability of the handle sliding.

[0009] Optionally, each of the discharge plates is connected to a connecting rod on the side near the receiving plate, and two connecting rods are used to correspond to two adjacent receiving rods. The clamping assembly includes two clamping plates slidably connected to the feeding rack and a first driving member for driving the two clamping plates to slide towards each other or away from each other. The first driving member is connected to the feeding rack.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the handle on the discharge plate is suspended from two connecting rods, which facilitates the clamping plates to hold the handle. The first driving member drives the two clamping plates to slide towards each other, and the two clamping plates clamp the handle, thereby restricting the handle on the discharge assembly from sliding towards the receiving plate; the first driving member drives the two clamping plates to slide away from each other, and the two clamping plates release the handle, thereby allowing the handle on the discharge assembly to continue sliding towards the receiving plate.

[0011] Optionally, a buffer pad is connected to the opposing side of both clamping plates.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the buffer pad avoids direct contact between the handle and the clamping plate, reducing wear on the handle and protecting it.

[0013] Optionally, the feeding rack is connected to a bracket, the bracket corresponds to the discharging assembly, and the bracket is connected to a sensor for sensing the handle on the receiving plate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the sensor detects the handle on the receiving plate, the first driving component drives the two clamping plates to clamp the handle, and then the driving component drives the receiving plate to slide towards the clamping mechanism, so that the other two receiving rods correspond to the discharging component, thereby speeding up the production pace and improving the overall production efficiency.

[0015] Optionally, the support includes a vertical plate connected to the feeding rack and two horizontal plates connected to the vertical plate. The receiving rod is located between the two horizontal plates. The sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor. The transmitter of the sensor is connected to one of the horizontal plates, and the receiver of the sensor is connected to the other horizontal plate. The transmitter and receiver of the sensor correspond to each other. The receiving plate is provided with a clearance hole. The transmitter and receiver of the sensor both correspond to the clearance hole. The receiving rod is located between the clearance hole and the vibrating plate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the through-beam photoelectric sensor has high detection accuracy and extremely short response time, enabling it to quickly detect when the handle moves onto the receiving plate. When the handle moves onto the receiving plate, the horizontal plate furthest from the feed rack restricts the handle's movement towards the horizontal plate, thereby improving the stability of the handle suspended on the receiving rod.

[0017] Optionally, each of the horizontal plates is provided with a mounting hole. Both the mounting hole and the clearance hole are oblong holes. The extension direction of the mounting hole and the clearance hole is the same as the extension direction of the receiving rod. The sensor is connected to the horizontal plate by a bolt and a nut. One end of the bolt passes through the sensor and the mounting hole, and the nut is threadedly connected to the bolt.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the sensor can change its position on the horizontal plate by using bolts and nuts, that is, adjust the closest distance between the sensor and the receiving rod, so that the sensor can detect handles of different sizes.

[0019] Optionally, the horizontal plate furthest from the feed rack is provided with a guide plate, which is located at the end of the horizontal plate near the discharge assembly. The guide plate is inclined, and the end of the guide plate near the horizontal plate is located between the end of the guide plate furthest from the horizontal plate and the feed rack.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide plate guides the movement of the handle, allowing it to be smoothly suspended on the receiving rod. The guide plate also restricts the handle's movement towards it, thereby improving the stability of the handle as it moves from the connecting rod to the receiving rod.

[0021] Optionally, the gripping mechanism includes a robotic arm, two gripping plates slidably connected to the robotic arm, and a second driving member for driving the two gripping plates to slide toward each other or away from each other, the second driving member being connected to the robotic arm.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the robotic arm drives the gripping plate to move, so that the handle on the receiving rod is located between the two gripping plates. The second driving component drives the two gripping plates to slide towards each other, so that the two gripping plates clamp the handle on the receiving rod, making it easier for the robotic arm to move the clamped handle to the brush production line.

[0023] Optionally, each of the two clamping plates has a plurality of limiting grooves on the opposite side.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, when the two clamping plates clamp the handle, the handle is engaged in the limiting groove. The inner wall of the limiting groove restricts the movement of the handle, thereby improving the stability of the handle being clamped.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. Once the receiving plate is full of handles, the clamping assembly clamps the handles between the dispensing assembly and the receiving plate again. The drive assembly continues to drive the receiving plate to slide closer to the clamping mechanism, ensuring that each handle on the receiving plate is offset from the dispensing assembly. This facilitates the clamping mechanism in detaching the handles from the receiving plate and placing them on the brush production line. This achieves automated feeding, reduces manual intervention, and improves handle feeding efficiency.

[0027] 2. The through-beam photoelectric sensor has high detection accuracy and extremely short response time, enabling it to quickly detect when the handle moves onto the receiving plate. When the handle moves onto the receiving plate, the horizontal plate furthest from the feed rack restricts the handle's movement towards the horizontal plate, thereby improving the stability of the handle suspended on the receiving rod. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the handle.

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of region A in Figure 2.

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding rack.

[0032] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of region B in Figure 4.

[0033] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamping mechanism.

[0034] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of region C in Figure 6.

[0035] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Feeding rack; 11. Vibratory feeder; 12. Receiving plate; 121. Groove; 122. Receiving rod; 123. Clearance hole; 2. Clamping mechanism; 21. Robotic arm; 22. Clamping plate; 221. Limiting groove; 23. Second driving component; 3. Discharge assembly; 31. Discharge plate; 311. Channel; 312. Connecting rod; 4. Clamping assembly; 41. Clamping plate; 411. Buffer pad; 42. First driving component; 5. Bracket; 51. Vertical plate; 52. Horizontal plate; 521. Mounting hole; 53. Guide plate; 6. Sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to Figures 2-7.

[0037] This application discloses a handle feeding device.

[0038] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, the device includes a feeding rack 1 and a clamping mechanism 2, with the clamping mechanism 2 located on one side of the feeding rack 1. A vibratory feeder 11 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the feeding rack 1. A discharge assembly 3 is connected to the discharge end of the vibratory feeder 11. The discharge assembly 3 includes two discharge plates 31 that are fixedly connected to the vibratory feeder 11. A channel 311 is formed between the two discharge plates 31. A connecting rod 312 is fixedly connected to the side of each discharge plate 31 away from the vibratory feeder 11. The two connecting rods 312 are arranged in parallel.

[0039] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 5, the feeding rack 1 is connected to a clamping assembly 4, and the discharge plate 31 is located between the vibratory feeder 11 and the clamping assembly 4. The clamping assembly 4 includes two clamping plates 41 that are slidably connected to the feeding rack 1 and a first driving member 42 for driving the two clamping plates 41 to slide towards or away from each other. The first driving member 42 is fixedly connected to the feeding rack 1 and is externally connected to a controller (not shown in the figures). The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the first driving member 42. The first driving member 42 is a double-rod cylinder. The two clamping plates 41 are fixedly connected to the two output terminals of the first driving member 42, respectively. A buffer pad 411 is fixedly connected to the opposite side of the two clamping plates 41.

[0040] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 5, the feeding rack 1 is slidably connected to a receiving plate 12, which is located on the side of the clamping plate 41 away from the discharge plate 31. The receiving plate 12 is U-shaped. The feeding rack 1 is connected to a driving assembly for driving the receiving plate 12 to slide towards or away from the clamping mechanism 2. The driving assembly can be a motor and a lead screw. The motor is fixedly connected to the feeding rack 1, the signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the motor, the end of the lead screw near the motor is fixedly connected to the output terminal of the motor, and the receiving plate 12 is threadedly connected to the lead screw. In other embodiments, the driving assembly can be a rodless cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the feeding rack 1. The signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the feeding rack 1, and the receiving rack is fixedly connected to the sliding block of the rodless cylinder.

[0041] As shown in Figures 3, 4 and 5, a groove 121 is provided on the side of the receiving plate 12 near the clamping plate 41. Several receiving rods 122 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove 121 at intervals. The extending direction of the receiving rods 122 is the same as the extending direction of the connecting rods 312, and the distance between two adjacent receiving rods 122 is equal to the distance between two connecting rods 312.

[0042] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 5, the feeding rack 1 is fixedly connected to a support 5. The support 5 is located on the side of the clamping plate 41 away from the discharge plate 31, and the support 5 corresponds to the channel 311. The support 5 includes a vertical plate 51 fixedly connected to the feeding rack 1 and two horizontal plates 52 fixedly connected to the same side of the vertical plate 51. Several receiving rods 122 are located between the two horizontal plates 52. The upper horizontal plate 52 is provided with a guide plate 53, which is integrally formed with the horizontal plate 52. The guide plate 53 is located at the end of the horizontal plate 52 near the clamping plate 41 and is inclined relative to the horizontal plate 52. The end of the guide plate 53 near the horizontal plate 52 is located between the end of the guide plate 53 away from the horizontal plate 52 and the feeding rack 1. The horizontal plate 52 is connected to two sensors 6. The sensors 6 are electrically connected to the controller. One sensor 6 is located between the other sensor 6 and the clamping plate 41. The sensor 6 is a through-beam photoelectric sensor. The transmitter of the sensor 6 is fixedly connected to one of the horizontal plates 52, and the receiver of the sensor 6 is fixedly connected to the other horizontal plate 52. The transmitter of the sensor 6 corresponds to the receiver of the sensor 6.

[0043] Referring to Figures 3, 4, and 5, the receiving plate 12 has several clearance holes 123, located between the transmitter and receiver of sensor 6. The receiving rod 122 is located between the clearance holes 123 and the vibrating plate 11. Both the transmitter and receiver of sensor 6 correspond to the clearance holes 123, and each clearance hole 123 is located between two adjacent receiving rods 122. Each horizontal plate 52 has a mounting hole 521. Both the mounting hole 521 and the clearance hole 123 are oblong holes, and their extending directions are the same as those of the receiving rod 122. Sensor 6 is connected to the horizontal plate 52 by bolts (not shown in the attached figures) and nuts (not shown in the attached figures). One end of the bolt connects to the sensor 6 and the mounting hole 521, and the nut is threaded into the bolt.

[0044] Referring to Figures 6 and 7, the gripping mechanism 2 includes a robotic arm 21, two gripping plates 22 slidably connected to the robotic arm 21, and a second driving member 23 for driving the two gripping plates 22 to slide towards or away from each other. The second driving member 23 is fixedly connected to the robotic arm 21, and the signal output terminal of the controller is connected to the signal input terminal of the second driving member 23. The second driving member 23 is a double-rod cylinder, and the two gripping plates 22 are respectively fixedly connected to the two output terminals of the double-rod cylinder. Several limiting grooves 221 are spaced apart on the opposite side of the two gripping plates 22.

[0045] The implementation principle of a handle feeding device according to an embodiment of this application is as follows:

[0046] Handles inside the vibratory feeder 11 move one by one to the discharge plate 31. Each subsequent handle pushes the previous handle towards the connecting rod 312. When a handle moves to one of the two receiving rods 122, the sensor 6 detects the handle on the receiving rod 122, and the controller controls the first drive unit 42 to open. The first drive unit 42 drives the two clamping plates 41 to slide towards each other, clamping the handle suspended on the connecting rod 312. The drive assembly drives the receiving plate 12 to slide towards the clamping mechanism 2, so that the other two receiving rods 122 correspond to the connecting rod 312. The first drive unit 42 drives the two clamping plates 41 to slide away from each other, releasing the handle on the connecting rod 312. The handle then moves to the corresponding receiving rod 122 under the influence of the pushing force. The above actions continue to repeat until the receiving plate 12 is full of handles. The robotic arm 21 moves the gripping plates 22, positioning the handle on the receiving rod 122 between the two gripping plates 22. The second drive unit 23 drives the two gripping plates 22 to slide closer to each other, clamping the handle on the receiving rod 122. This facilitates the robotic arm 21 moving the clamped handle onto the brush production line. This achieves automated feeding, reduces manual intervention, and improves the feeding efficiency of the handle.

[0047] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A handle feed device characterized by: The device includes a feeding rack (1) and a clamping mechanism (2). The clamping mechanism (2) is located on one side of the feeding rack (1). The feeding rack (1) is connected to a vibratory feeder (11). The discharge end of the vibratory feeder (11) is connected to a discharge assembly (3). The feeding rack (1) is connected to a clamping assembly (4). The feeding rack (1) is slidably connected to a receiving plate (12). The clamping assembly (4) is located between the receiving plate (12) and the discharge assembly (3). The receiving plate (12) is connected with several receiving rods (122) at intervals. The feeding rack (1) is connected to a driving assembly for driving the receiving plate (12) to slide towards or away from the clamping mechanism (2). The clamping mechanism (2) is used to drive the handle on the receiving plate (12) to disengage from the receiving plate (12).

2. The handle feed device of claim 1, wherein: The discharge assembly (3) includes two discharge plates (31) connected to the vibratory plate (11), and a channel (311) is formed between the two discharge plates (31).

3. The handle feed device of claim 2, wherein: Each of the discharge plates (31) is connected to a connecting rod (312) on the side near the receiving plate (12). The two connecting rods (312) correspond to the two adjacent receiving rods (122). The clamping assembly (4) includes two clamping plates (41) slidably connected to the feed rack (1) and a first driving member (42) for driving the two clamping plates (41) to slide towards each other or away from each other. The first driving member (42) is connected to the feed rack (1).

4. The handle feed device of claim 3, wherein: Both clamping plates (41) have a buffer pad (411) connected to the opposite side.

5. The handle feed device of claim 1, wherein: The feeding rack (1) is connected to a bracket (5), which corresponds to the discharging assembly (3). The bracket (5) is connected to a sensor (6), which is used to sense the handle on the receiving plate (12).

6. The handle feed device of claim 5, wherein: The support (5) includes a vertical plate (51) connected to the feeding rack (1) and two horizontal plates (52) connected to the vertical plate (51). The receiving rod (122) is located between the two horizontal plates (52). The sensor (6) is a through-beam photoelectric sensor. The transmitter of the sensor (6) is connected to one of the horizontal plates (52), and the receiver of the sensor (6) is connected to the other horizontal plate (52). The transmitter of the sensor (6) corresponds to the receiver of the sensor (6). The receiving plate (12) is provided with a clearance hole (123). The transmitter of the sensor (6) and the receiver of the sensor (6) are both corresponding to the clearance hole (123). The receiving rod (122) is located between the clearance hole (123) and the vibrating plate (11).

7. The handle feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the horizontal plates (52) is provided with a mounting hole (521). The mounting hole (521) and the clearance hole (123) are both oblong holes. The extension direction of the mounting hole (521) and the clearance hole (123) is the same as the extension direction of the receiving rod (122). The sensor (6) is connected to the horizontal plate (52) by bolts and nuts. One end of the bolt passes through the sensor (6) and the mounting hole (521). The nut is threadedly connected to the bolt.

8. The handle feed device of claim 6, wherein: The horizontal plate (52) furthest from the feed rack (1) is provided with a guide plate (53). The guide plate (53) is located at one end of the horizontal plate (52) near the discharge assembly (3). The guide plate (53) is inclined. The end of the guide plate (53) near the horizontal plate (52) is located between the end of the guide plate (53) furthest from the horizontal plate (52) and the feed rack (1).

9. The handle feed device of claim 1, wherein: The gripping mechanism (2) includes a robotic arm (21), two gripping plates (22) slidably connected to the robotic arm (21), and a second drive member (23) for driving the two gripping plates (22) to slide toward each other or away from each other, the second drive member (23) being connected to the robotic arm (21).

10. The handle feed device of claim 9, wherein: Each of the two clamping plates (22) has a number of limiting grooves (221) on the opposite side.

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