Automatic feeding device for supports

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic support feeding device which comprises a machine frame, a support positioning jig and a support vibration disc are arranged on the machine frame, and the positioning jig comprises a support positioning seat. A first support transferring assembly is arranged between the support positioning jig and the support vibration disc. Welding equipment and a second support transferring assembly are arranged on the left side and the right side of the support positioning jig correspondingly. The first transferring assembly comprises a front-back driving mechanism, an up-down driving mechanism and a support picking mechanism. The support picking mechanism comprises a picking air cylinder, a material taking abutting plate and a first magnet block. The picking cylinder is connected with the up-down driving mechanism, and a first magnet block is arranged at the driving end of the picking cylinder; the material taking abutting plate is located on the outer side of the first magnet block and fixedly connected with the picking air cylinder. According to the utility model, the support can be automatically loaded, transferred, positioned and inserted into the welding head in the transferring and conveying process, so that full automation and standardization of production are realized, the labor intensity is reduced, the labor cost is reduced, and the production efficiency and quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to an automated feeding device for brackets. Background Technology

[0002] During the production and processing of the compressor main casing, a bracket needs to be welded to connect with the gas-liquid separator. However, in the existing technology, the loading, transfer, positioning and placement of the bracket into the welding head are all done manually. Moreover, the frequent movement of personnel and the high labor intensity of handling work result in problems such as low positioning accuracy, unstable quality and low efficiency, which cannot meet the current needs of automated production.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an automated feeding device for brackets, which can automatically complete feeding, transfer, positioning and insertion into the welding head during the transfer and transportation process, so as to realize full automation and standardization of production, reduce labor intensity, reduce labor costs, and improve production efficiency and quality. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] An automated support feeding device includes a frame, characterized in that the frame is provided with a support positioning fixture and a support vibrating plate;

[0006] The bracket positioning fixture includes a bracket positioning seat for placing the bracket;

[0007] A first support transfer assembly is provided between the support positioning fixture and the support vibratory plate, and welding equipment and a second support transfer assembly are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the support positioning fixture.

[0008] The first support transfer assembly is used to transfer the support on the support vibratory plate to the support positioning seat, and the second support transfer assembly is used to transfer the support on the support positioning fixture to the welding head of the welding equipment.

[0009] The first support transfer assembly includes a front and rear drive mechanism, an up and down drive mechanism, and a support picking mechanism connected in sequence. The support picking mechanism includes a picking cylinder, a picking plate, and a first magnet block.

[0010] The pickup cylinder is connected to the upper and lower drive mechanism, with the drive end of the pickup cylinder facing downwards and equipped with a first magnet block.

[0011] The material-picking plate is located outside the first magnet block and is fixedly connected to the picking cylinder.

[0012] Preferably, a buffer mechanism is provided between the pickup cylinder and the up-down drive mechanism, the buffer mechanism including a connecting seat, a slide rod, a spring and a connecting plate;

[0013] The slide rod is slidably sleeved with the connecting seat. A limit block is provided at the upper end of the slide rod, and the lower end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A spring is sleeved on the slide rod between the connecting seat and the connecting plate.

[0014] The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the pickup cylinder, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the drive end of the upper and lower drive mechanism.

[0015] Preferably, the second support transfer assembly includes a left-right moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a support gripper mechanism connected in sequence;

[0016] The bracket gripper mechanism includes a mounting plate, a fixed gripper, a movable gripper, and a gripper cylinder. The movable gripper is connected to the drive end of the gripper cylinder. The gripper cylinder and the fixed gripper are connected to the lifting mechanism through the mounting plate. Gripper blocks are respectively provided on the fixed gripper and the movable gripper.

[0017] The bracket positioning seat is arranged parallel to the fixed gripper and the movable gripper, and is located between the fixed gripper and the movable gripper.

[0018] Preferably, the fixed gripper is provided with a first ranging sensor for detecting the width between the fixed gripper and the movable gripper.

[0019] Preferably, a support pickup seat is provided at the discharge port of the support vibratory plate, and the support pickup seat has the same structure as the support positioning seat;

[0020] A proximity switch is provided on the side of the support pickup base away from the support vibratory plate;

[0021] The proximity switch is used to detect notches in the bracket;

[0022] The bracket positioning fixture also includes a rotary cylinder that drives the bracket positioning seat to rotate 180 degrees; the rotary cylinder is fixedly connected to the frame;

[0023] The bracket positioning seat is provided with a second magnet block for magnetically attracting the bracket.

[0024] Preferably, the welding head side of the welding equipment is provided with an elastic clamp.

[0025] Preferably, a soundproof cover is provided on the outside of the vibratory plate of the support, and a cover plate with a rotating hinge is provided on the opening of the soundproof cover.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0027] This invention enables the bracket to automatically complete feeding, transfer, positioning, and insertion into the welding head during the transfer and transportation process, realizing full automation and standardization of production, reducing labor intensity, reducing labor costs, and improving production efficiency and quality. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0030] The components include: 1. Frame; 2. Support positioning fixture; 3. Support vibratory feeder; 4. First support transfer assembly; 5. Welding equipment; 6. Second support transfer assembly; 7. Buffer mechanism; 8. First ranging sensor; 9. Second magnet; 10. Support pickup seat; 20. Proximity switch; 30. Elastic clamp; 40. Soundproof cover; 21. Support positioning seat; 22. Rotary cylinder.

[0031] Front and rear drive mechanism 41, up and down drive mechanism 42, bracket picking mechanism 43, left and right moving mechanism 61, lifting mechanism 62, bracket gripper mechanism 63, connecting seat 71, slide rod 72, spring 73, connecting plate 74, limit block 75, cover plate 401, picking cylinder 431, picking stop plate 432, first magnet block 433, mounting plate 631, fixed gripper 632, movable gripper 633, gripper cylinder 634, gripper block 635, bracket 100, notch 101. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "up," "down," "front," "back," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0036] like Figure 1-2 As shown, an automated support feeding device includes a frame 1, on which a support positioning fixture 2 and a support vibrating plate 3 are mounted;

[0037] The bracket positioning fixture 2 includes a bracket positioning seat 21 for placing the bracket 100;

[0038] A first support transfer assembly 4 is provided between the support positioning fixture 2 and the support vibrating plate 3. Welding equipment 5 and a second support transfer assembly 6 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the support positioning fixture 2.

[0039] The first support transfer assembly 4 is used to transfer the support 100 on the support vibratory plate 3 to the support positioning seat 21, and the second support transfer assembly 6 is used to transfer the support 100 on the support positioning fixture 2 to the welding head of the welding equipment 5.

[0040] The first support transfer assembly 4 includes a front and rear drive mechanism 41, an up and down drive mechanism 42 and a support picking mechanism 43 connected in sequence. The support picking mechanism 43 includes a picking cylinder 431, a picking plate 432 and a first magnet block 433.

[0041] The pickup cylinder 431 is connected to the upper and lower drive mechanism 42. The drive end of the pickup cylinder 431 faces downward and is provided with a first magnet block 433.

[0042] The material picking plate 432 is located outside the first magnet block 433, and the material picking plate 432 is fixedly connected to the picking cylinder 431.

[0043] In this embodiment, during operation, the bracket 100 is automatically sorted, oriented, and transported under the action of the bracket vibrating plate 3. The first bracket transfer component 4 drives the picking mechanism to transfer the bracket 100 located on the bracket vibrating plate 3 to the bracket positioning seat 21 according to the actions of moving backward, descending, rising, and moving forward. When the picking mechanism picks up the bracket 100, the picking cylinder 431 drives the first magnet block 433 to extend and magnetically attract the bracket 100. The bracket 100 is stably fixed on the picking mechanism under the action of the picking plate 432. When the picking mechanism needs to place the bracket 100 on the bracket positioning seat 21, the bracket 100 is accurately placed on the bracket positioning seat 21 under the action of the front and rear driving mechanism 41 and the up and down driving mechanism 42. After it is in place, the picking cylinder 431 drives in the opposite direction to retract the first magnet block 433 and separate it from the bracket 100. Since the magnetic attraction of the first magnet block 433 is gone, the picking mechanism resets and separates from the bracket 100.

[0044] Then the second support transfer component 6 is activated, transferring the support 100 located at the support positioning seat 21 and inserting it into the welding head of the welding equipment 5, so that the support 100 automatically completes feeding, transfer, positioning and insertion into the welding head during the transfer and conveying process, realizing full automation and standardization of production, reducing labor intensity, reducing labor costs, and improving production efficiency and quality.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, in order to meet the picking needs of brackets 100 of different thicknesses and ensure that the first magnet block 433 is in contact with the surface of the bracket 100; a buffer mechanism 7 is provided between the picking cylinder 431 and the upper and lower drive mechanism 42, the buffer mechanism 7 including a connecting seat 71, a slide rod 72, a spring 73 and a connecting plate 74;

[0046] The slide rod 72 is slidably sleeved with the connecting seat 71. The upper end of the slide rod 72 is provided with a limit block 75, and the lower end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 74. A spring 73 is sleeved on the slide rod 72 between the connecting seat 71 and the connecting plate 74.

[0047] The connecting plate 74 is fixedly connected to the pickup cylinder 431, and the connecting seat 71 is fixedly connected to the driving end of the upper and lower driving mechanism 42.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, the second support transfer assembly 6 includes a left and right moving mechanism 61, a lifting mechanism 62 and a support gripper mechanism 63 connected in sequence.

[0049] The bracket gripper mechanism 63 includes a mounting plate 631, a fixed gripper 632, a movable gripper 633, and a gripper cylinder 634. The movable gripper 633 is connected to the drive end of the gripper cylinder 634. The gripper cylinder 634 and the fixed gripper 632 are connected to the lifting mechanism 62 through the mounting plate 631. Gripper blocks 635 are respectively provided on the fixed gripper 632 and the movable gripper 633.

[0050] The bracket positioning seat 21 is arranged parallel to the fixed gripper 632 and the movable gripper 633, and is located between the fixed gripper 632 and the movable gripper 633.

[0051] In this embodiment, during operation, after the bracket 100 is positioned on the bracket positioning seat 21, the second bracket transfer assembly 6 drives the bracket gripper mechanism 63 to move to the left, grip, rise, continue to move to the left, and continue to rise. When the bracket gripper mechanism 63 reaches the bracket positioning seat 21, the gripper cylinder 634 drives the bracket 100 to clamp. Then, the lifting mechanism 62 drives the gripper mechanism to rise and drives the gripper mechanism to move towards the welding head through the left and right moving mechanism 61. When the bracket 100 is below the welding head, the lifting mechanism 62 continues to drive the gripper mechanism to move upward, thereby inserting the bracket 100 into the welding head.

[0052] In this embodiment, the lifting gripper mechanism is designed to work in conjunction with the bracket positioning seat 21. The positional relationship between the fixed gripper 632 and the bracket positioning seat 21 serves as the alignment reference. By adjusting the width between the movable gripper 633 and the fixed gripper 632, it is possible to adapt to the gripping of brackets 100 of different widths and sizes without replacing the bracket 100 fixture, thus having a wide range of applications.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, in order to accurately control the initial width between the fixed gripper 632 and the movable gripper 633, meet the gripping requirements of brackets 100 of different widths, and improve gripping reliability, a first distance sensor 8 is provided on the fixed gripper 632 for detecting the width between the fixed gripper 632 and the movable gripper 633.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, a support pickup seat 10 is provided at the discharge port of the support vibrating plate 3, and the support pickup seat 10 has the same structure as the support positioning seat 21.

[0055] A proximity switch 20 is provided on the side of the support pickup seat 10 away from the support vibrating plate 3;

[0056] The proximity switch 20 is used to detect the notch 101 in the bracket 100;

[0057] The bracket positioning fixture 2 also includes a rotary cylinder 22 that drives the bracket positioning seat 21 to rotate 180 degrees; the rotary cylinder 22 is fixedly connected to the frame 1;

[0058] The bracket positioning seat 21 is provided with a second magnet block 9 for the magnetic bracket 100.

[0059] In this embodiment, the bracket 100 is positioned before being transferred by the bracket pickup seat 10. Since a notch 101 is provided on one side of the bracket 100, the proximity switch 20 is used to detect and determine whether the bracket 100 is in the correct orientation on the bracket pickup seat 10. When the proximity switch 20 is triggered, it indicates that the orientation of the bracket 100 needs to be rotated. That is, after the bracket 100 is transferred and placed on the bracket positioning seat 21, the rotary cylinder 22 drives the bracket 100 to rotate 180 degrees, thereby ensuring that all brackets 100 transferred to the welding head are in the same orientation, ensuring highly reliable automated operation.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, to prevent the bracket 100 into which the welding head is inserted from detaching, the welding head side of the welding device 5 is provided with an elastic clamp (not shown in the figure).

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-2 As shown, in order to improve the sound insulation and protection effect, and to facilitate the placement of the bracket 100 into the bracket vibrating plate 3, a sound insulation cover 40 is provided on the outside of the bracket vibrating plate 3, and a rotatably hinged cover plate 401 is provided on the opening of the sound insulation cover 40.

[0062] For those skilled in the art, various other corresponding changes and modifications can be made based on the technical solutions and concepts described above, and all such changes and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model patent.

Claims

1. An automated support feeding device, comprising a frame, characterized in that, The frame is equipped with a support positioning fixture and a support vibratory plate; The bracket positioning fixture includes a bracket positioning seat for placing the bracket; A first support transfer assembly is provided between the support positioning fixture and the support vibratory plate, and welding equipment and a second support transfer assembly are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the support positioning fixture. The first support transfer assembly is used to transfer the support on the support vibratory plate to the support positioning seat, and the second support transfer assembly is used to transfer the support on the support positioning fixture to the welding head of the welding equipment. The first support transfer assembly includes a front and rear drive mechanism, an up and down drive mechanism, and a support picking mechanism connected in sequence. The support picking mechanism includes a picking cylinder, a picking plate, and a first magnet block. The pickup cylinder is connected to the upper and lower drive mechanism, with the drive end of the pickup cylinder facing downwards and equipped with a first magnet block. The material-picking plate is located outside the first magnet block and is fixedly connected to the picking cylinder.

2. The automated support feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A buffer mechanism is provided between the pickup cylinder and the upper and lower drive mechanism. The buffer mechanism includes a connecting seat, a slide rod, a spring, and a connecting plate. The slide rod is slidably sleeved with the connecting seat. A limit block is provided at the upper end of the slide rod, and the lower end is fixedly connected to the connecting plate. A spring is sleeved on the slide rod between the connecting seat and the connecting plate. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the pickup cylinder, and the connecting seat is fixedly connected to the drive end of the upper and lower drive mechanism.

3. The automated support feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second support transfer assembly includes a left-right moving mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a support gripper mechanism connected in sequence; The bracket gripper mechanism includes a mounting plate, a fixed gripper, a movable gripper, and a gripper cylinder. The movable gripper is connected to the drive end of the gripper cylinder. The gripper cylinder and the fixed gripper are connected to the lifting mechanism through the mounting plate. Gripper blocks are respectively provided on the fixed gripper and the movable gripper. The bracket positioning seat is arranged parallel to the fixed gripper and the movable gripper, and is located between the fixed gripper and the movable gripper.

4. The automated support feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixed gripper is equipped with a first distance sensor for detecting the width between the fixed gripper and the movable gripper.

5. The automated support feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibratory feeder of the support is provided with a support pickup seat at its discharge port, and the support pickup seat has the same structure as the support positioning seat. A proximity switch is provided on the side of the support pickup base away from the support vibratory plate; The proximity switch is used to detect notches in the bracket; The bracket positioning fixture also includes a rotary cylinder that drives the bracket positioning seat to rotate 180 degrees; the rotary cylinder is fixedly connected to the frame; The bracket positioning seat is provided with a second magnet block for magnetically attracting the bracket.

6. The automated support feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welding head side of the welding equipment is equipped with an elastic clamp.

7. The automated support feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the vibratory plate of the support is provided with a soundproof cover, and the opening of the soundproof cover is provided with a cover plate with a rotating hinge.

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