Automatic glass ball feeding equipment
By designing an automated glass ball feeding device, and utilizing an electric telescopic rod and a servo motor-driven screw scraper system, the problem of low efficiency in manual sorting during the glass ball feeding process was solved. This enabled fast, orderly glass ball feeding and stable conveying, thereby improving production efficiency and automation level.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SIQIAOYUAN FIBERGLASS NEW MATERIAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the loading process of glass balls in the furniture decoration production field relies on manual labor, which makes it difficult to load them quickly and in an orderly manner. It is difficult to arrange them in a predetermined order and direction in a short period of time, and there are problems of low efficiency and high manual labor intensity.
An automated glass ball feeding device is adopted, which uses a No. 1 electric telescopic rod and wedge blocks in conjunction with a glass ball placement plate for rapid sorting. Combined with a servo motor-driven lead screw and scraper system, it achieves precise delivery and stable feeding of glass balls.
It improves the efficiency of glass ball handling and feeding stability, reduces manual labor intensity, enhances production efficiency and automation level, and ensures smooth production process and product quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated feeding technology, and in particular to an automated equipment for feeding glass balls. Background Technology
[0002] Made of glass, glass spheres, with their transparent and smooth properties and diverse manufacturing processes, offer rich applications in furniture decoration. They can be used as independent decorative pieces, placed individually or in combination, to bring a sense of refinement and dynamism to furniture such as coffee tables and desks. They can also be used for lighting decoration, such as as embellishments for chandeliers, wall lamps, and table lamps, scattering and reflecting light to create unique light and shadow effects. When using glass spheres in furniture decoration, to meet design requirements such as stringing them into beaded curtains, making lamp pendants, or installing them on furniture structures, automated feeding equipment is usually used to feed the glass spheres, and professional drilling equipment is used to drill holes in specific locations on the glass spheres to achieve the intended decorative function and design effect.
[0003] However, in the current technology, when glass balls are used in the production of furniture and decoration, fast and orderly feeding is crucial to improving overall production efficiency. However, the current feeding mode, which relies on manual labor, has serious shortcomings in the glass ball sorting process. Faced with a large number of glass balls to be fed, workers have to sort and place them one by one by hand. Due to the lack of professional sorting tools and systematic methods, it is difficult to arrange the glass balls in a predetermined order and direction in a short period of time. The large number of glass balls and their round shape make them easy to roll and stack, further increasing the difficulty of sorting. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that in the production of glass balls for furniture decoration and other industries, rapid and orderly feeding is crucial for improving overall production efficiency. However, the current partially manual feeding method has serious shortcomings in the glass ball sorting process. Faced with a large number of glass balls to be fed, workers need to manually sort and place them one by one. Due to the lack of professional sorting tools and systematic methods, it is difficult to arrange the glass balls in a predetermined order and direction in a short time. Therefore, this invention proposes an automated glass ball feeding device.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automated glass ball feeding device, comprising a glass ball placement box, a feeding mechanism fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box, the feeding mechanism comprising a fixed frame, a first electric telescopic rod fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed frame, a feeding plate fixedly connected to the lower part of the first electric telescopic rod, a glass ball placement plate placed on the upper part of the feeding plate, an installation groove provided on the side of the feeding plate, the bottom of the glass ball placement plate being located inside the installation groove and inserted into the feeding plate, an organizing mechanism fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box, and a groove for placing glass balls provided on the surface of the glass ball placement plate.
[0006] Preferably, a wedge block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding plate.
[0007] Preferably, two No. 1 electric telescopic rods are fixedly connected to the upper part of the feeding plate, and the two No. 1 electric telescopic rods are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the feeding plate.
[0008] Preferably, the sorting mechanism includes a slide rail, which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box, and a slider is slidably connected inside the slide rail. A servo motor is fixedly connected to the end of the slide rail, and a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor. The lead screw is threadedly connected to the slider and rotatably connected to the slide rail.
[0009] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the slider, and a second electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate.
[0010] Preferably, a scraper is fixedly connected to the upper part of the second electric telescopic rod, and an arc-shaped groove is provided at the bottom of the scraper.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. In this utility model, by lowering the feeding plate and glass ball placement plate into the glass ball placement box using the No. 1 electric telescopic rod, the wedge-shaped blocks arrange the glass balls, and the glass ball placement plate receives the glass balls, completing a fast and orderly arrangement, greatly improving the arrangement efficiency. This effectively solves the problem of glass balls rolling and stacking and being difficult to arrange, reduces the intensity of manual labor, avoids efficiency fluctuations caused by manual operation, and the standardized arrangement process reduces feeding jams, ensures smooth production flow, and improves product quality. In addition, the operation of each component is realized by controlling the No. 1 electric telescopic rod, which is simple and easy to manage and helps to improve the level of production automation.
[0013] 2. In this invention, a servo motor drives a lead screw to rotate, causing a slider to slide precisely along a slide rail. This moves the mounting plate, the second electric telescopic rod, and the scraper. The scraper removes excess glass balls from the surface of the glass ball placement plate, preventing glass balls from falling during feeding and improving feeding stability. Simultaneously, the second electric telescopic rod allows for flexible adjustment of the scraper height, enabling the equipment to adapt to the handling needs of glass balls of different sizes, enhancing its versatility. This automated operation greatly reduces manual intervention, lowers labor costs, improves production efficiency and automation levels, and ensures the efficient and stable operation of the entire glass ball feeding and production process. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This utility model provides a first three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an automated glass ball feeding device;
[0015] Figure 2 This utility model provides a second three-dimensional structural diagram of an automated glass ball feeding device;
[0016] Figure 3 This invention provides a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding plate in an automated glass ball feeding device.
[0017] Legend: 1. Glass ball placement box; 2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Fixing frame; 22. Electric telescopic rod No. 1; 23. Feeding plate; 24. Glass ball placement plate; 25. Wedge block; 3. Sorting mechanism; 31. Slide rail; 32. Slider; 33. Servo motor; 34. Lead screw; 35. Mounting plate; 36. Electric telescopic rod No. 2; 37. Scraper. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.
[0019] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.
[0020] Example 1: As Figures 1-3As shown, this utility model provides an automated glass ball feeding device, including a glass ball placement box 1. A feeding mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box 1. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a fixed frame 21. A first electric telescopic rod 22 is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed frame 21. A feeding plate 23 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the first electric telescopic rod 22. A glass ball placement plate 24 is placed on the upper part of the feeding plate 23. An installation groove is provided on the side of the feeding plate 23. The bottom of the glass ball placement plate 24 is located inside the installation groove and is inserted into the feeding plate 23. A sorting mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box 1. A groove for placing glass balls is provided on the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24. A wedge block 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding plate 23. Two first electric telescopic rods 22 are fixedly connected to the upper part of the feeding plate 23. The two first electric telescopic rods 22 are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the feeding plate 23.
[0021] The specific settings and functions of this embodiment are described below. The glass balls to be processed are placed inside the glass ball placement box 1. The feeding plate 23 and the glass ball placement plate 24 are lowered into the glass ball placement box 1 by the first electric telescopic rod 22. The glass balls inside the glass ball placement box 1 are arranged from the bottom of the feeding plate 23 by the wedge block 25. The glass ball placement plate 24 is placed below the glass balls. At this time, the glass balls at the top will roll down to the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24. The glass balls are quickly sorted by the glass ball placement plate 24. Then, by shortening the first electric telescopic rod 22, the glass ball placement plate 24 is pulled out from the glass ball placement box 1, so as to take out the sorted glass balls. Pulling the glass ball placement plate 24 out from the surface of the feeding plate 23 makes it easy to quickly sort the glass balls.
[0022] This technical solution demonstrates significant advantages through the coordinated operation of the glass ball placement box 1, the first electric telescopic rod 22, the feeding plate 23, the glass ball placement plate 24, and the wedge block 25. The first electric telescopic rod 22 lowers the feeding plate 23 and the glass ball placement plate 24 into the glass ball placement box 1, the wedge block 25 arranges the glass balls, and the glass ball placement plate 24 receives the glass balls, completing a fast and orderly arrangement, greatly improving the arrangement efficiency. This effectively solves the problem of glass balls rolling and stacking and being difficult to arrange, reduces the intensity of manual labor, avoids efficiency fluctuations caused by manual operation, and the standardized arrangement process reduces feeding jams, ensures smooth production flow, and improves product quality. In addition, the operation of each component is realized by controlling the first electric telescopic rod 22, which is simple and easy to manage and helps to improve the level of production automation.
[0023] Example 2: Figures 1-3As shown, the sorting mechanism 3 includes a slide rail 31, which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box 1. A slider 32 is slidably connected inside the slide rail 31. A servo motor 33 is fixedly connected to the end of the slide rail 31. A lead screw 34 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 33. The lead screw 34 is threadedly connected to the slider 32 and rotatably connected to the slide rail 31. A mounting plate 35 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the slider 32. A second electric telescopic rod 36 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the mounting plate 35. A scraper 37 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the second electric telescopic rod 36. An arc-shaped groove is provided at the bottom of the scraper 37.
[0024] The overall effect of this embodiment is that after the glass ball placement plate 24 is raised from the glass ball placement box 1, the servo motor 33 drives the lead screw 34 to rotate, which drives the slider 32 to slide along the slide rail 31, thereby moving the mounting plate 35, the second electric telescopic rod 36 and the scraper 37. The scraper 37 scrapes away the glass balls that have not fallen into the glass ball placement groove on the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24, preventing the glass balls from falling off the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24 during the subsequent feeding process. The extension and retraction of the second electric telescopic rod 36 drives the scraper 37 to adjust its height, so that the scraper 37 can sort the glass balls according to the different diameters of different sizes of glass balls.
[0025] The servo motor 33 drives the lead screw 34 to rotate, causing the slider 32 to slide precisely along the slide rail 31. This moves the mounting plate 35, the second electric telescopic rod 36, and the scraper 37. The scraper 37 removes excess glass balls from the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24, preventing glass balls from falling during feeding and improving feeding stability. Simultaneously, the second electric telescopic rod 36 can flexibly adjust the height of the scraper 37, allowing the equipment to adapt to the processing needs of glass balls of different sizes, enhancing its versatility. This automated operation greatly reduces manual intervention, lowers labor costs, improves production efficiency and automation levels, and ensures the efficient and stable operation of the entire glass ball feeding and production process.
[0026] The usage method and working principle of this device are as follows: Place the glass balls to be processed inside the glass ball placement box 1. Use the first electric telescopic rod 22 to lower the feeding plate 23 and the glass ball placement plate 24 into the glass ball placement box 1. Use the wedge block 25 to spread the glass balls inside the glass ball placement box 1 from the bottom of the feeding plate 23. Place the glass ball placement plate 24 under the glass balls. At this time, the glass balls at the top will roll down to the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24. The glass balls are quickly sorted by the glass ball placement plate 24. Then, by shortening the first electric telescopic rod 22, the glass ball placement plate 24 is pulled out from the glass ball placement box 1, thereby taking out the sorted glass balls and pulling the glass ball placement plate 24 out from the surface of the feeding plate 23.
[0027] After the glass ball placement plate 24 is lifted from the glass ball placement box 1, the servo motor 33 drives the lead screw 34 to rotate, which in turn drives the slider 32 to slide along the slide rail 31. This causes the mounting plate 35, the second electric telescopic rod 36, and the scraper 37 to move. The scraper 37 scrapes away any glass balls that have not fallen into the glass ball placement groove on the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24, preventing the glass balls from falling off the surface of the glass ball placement plate 24 during subsequent feeding. The extension and retraction of the second electric telescopic rod 36 drives the scraper 37 to adjust its height, allowing the scraper 37 to sort the glass balls according to their different diameters.
[0028] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of this utility model without departing from the technical solution of this utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automated glass ball feeding device, characterized in that: The glass ball placement box (1) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box (1). The upper part of the glass ball placement box (1) is fixedly connected to the feeding mechanism (2). The feeding mechanism (2) includes a fixed frame (21). A first electric telescopic rod (22) is fixedly connected to the surface of the fixed frame (21). A feeding plate (23) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the first electric telescopic rod (22). A glass ball placement plate (24) is placed on the upper part of the feeding plate (23). An installation groove is provided on the side of the feeding plate (23). The bottom of the glass ball placement plate (24) is located inside the installation groove and is inserted into the feeding plate (23). A sorting mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box (1). A groove for placing glass balls is provided on the surface of the glass ball placement plate (24).
2. The automated glass ball feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the feeding plate (23) is fixedly connected to a wedge block (25).
3. The automated glass ball feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two No. 1 electric telescopic rods (22) are fixedly connected to the upper part of the feeding plate (23), and the two No. 1 electric telescopic rods (22) are symmetrically distributed on the surface of the feeding plate (23).
4. The automated glass ball feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism (3) includes a slide rail (31), which is fixedly connected to the upper part of the glass ball placement box (1), and a slider (32) is slidably connected inside the slide rail (31). A servo motor (33) is fixedly connected to the end of the slide rail (31), and a lead screw (34) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (33). The lead screw (34) is threadedly connected to the slider (32), and the lead screw (34) is rotatably connected to the slide rail (31).
5. The automated glass ball feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper part of the slider (32) is fixedly connected to the mounting plate (35), and the upper part of the mounting plate (35) is fixedly connected to the second electric telescopic rod (36).
6. The automated glass ball feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper part of the No. 2 electric telescopic pole (36) is fixedly connected to a scraper (37), and the bottom of the scraper (37) is provided with an arc-shaped groove.