Material receiving mechanism

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of material receiving devices, and provides a material receiving mechanism, which comprises a support frame, a plurality of material trays, a plurality of material receiving devices and a plurality of material receiving devices, the material distributing piece is arranged on the supporting frame and has a first supporting state and a tray distributing state, the supporting table is movably arranged on the supporting frame, and the supporting table has a tray taking state and a second supporting state. Compared with the prior art, the material distributing piece with the first supporting state and the tray distributing state is arranged, and the supporting table movably arranged on the supporting frame is matched, so that a plurality of trays stacked in multiple layers are automatically separated and received layer by layer, and the trays can be taken and placed layer by layer without depending on external carrying equipment; the material receiving capacity and the automation degree are effectively improved, the manual operation intensity and the system complexity are reduced, and the overall production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of receiving devices, and specifically relates to a receiving mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial automated production processes, receiving mechanisms, as an important component of material conveying and collection, are widely used in various fields such as electronics, automotive, food, and pharmaceuticals. Currently, the most common receiving methods mainly include two structural forms: receiving channels with fixed volume and receiving boxes set on conveyor belts.

[0003] Fixed-volume receiving channels are typically made of metal or plastic, offering advantages such as simple structure and easy installation. However, their load-bearing capacity is limited, making them only suitable for temporary collection of small-volume, small-batch workpieces. Their fixed structure also limits their application in continuous, high-volume production, as they cannot accommodate workpieces of varying sizes or weights.

[0004] Another common method of material receiving is to place the receiving box on a conveyor belt, which moves the box to achieve continuous material collection. While this method improves receiving efficiency to some extent, it requires a complex system including a drive unit, control system, and support rails, resulting in higher manufacturing costs, greater maintenance difficulties, and a larger space requirement, which is not conducive to miniaturization of the equipment.

[0005] In addition, whether it is a traditional receiving channel or a receiving box, in actual use, it usually requires manual operation or external automatic handling components such as robotic arms to place the workpieces one by one into the receiving area. This not only increases the input of manpower or equipment, but also prolongs the material sorting and stacking time, reducing the overall production efficiency.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a receiving mechanism with a reasonable structure, high degree of automation, and the ability to stack and separate multiple layers of material trays, so as to overcome the problems of limited receiving capacity, complex structure, high manufacturing cost and low stacking efficiency in the existing technology. Utility Model Content

[0007] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a material receiving mechanism in light of the current state of the technology.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a material receiving mechanism is proposed, including: a support frame on which multiple material trays are stacked;

[0009] A material separating component, mounted on the support frame, has a first supported state and a separating disk state, wherein...

[0010] When the material distribution component is in the first support state, the material distribution component is supported on the bottom of the stacked multiple material trays, so that the multiple material trays are held on the support frame;

[0011] When the material distribution component is in the tray distribution state, the material distribution component releases its support for the bottom tray, so that the bottom tray is separated from the support frame.

[0012] A support platform, movably mounted on the support frame, has a tray-retrieving state and a second supporting state; wherein...

[0013] When the support platform is in the tray-retrieving state, it is located below the stacked trays and is used to receive the bottommost tray that has been separated.

[0014] When the support platform is in the second support state, it moves to a predetermined position and one end is raised to make the material tray tilt.

[0015] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, the dispensing component includes:

[0016] At least two sets of support components are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the support frame, and each set of support components includes:

[0017] The first support block is movably mounted on the support frame and can move laterally to support the bottom of the lowest material tray.

[0018] The second support block is positioned above the first support block and is movably inserted into the gap between the bottommost and second-to-last material trays; wherein,

[0019] When the material distribution component is in the first support state, the two sets of the first support blocks extend synchronously to form a supporting plane;

[0020] When the material distribution component switches to the tray distribution state, the second support block inserts into the gap and forms a limiting support for the second-to-last tray, and the first support block retracts to release the support for the bottom tray.

[0021] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, each of the support components includes a first driving member corresponding to the first support block and a second driving member corresponding to the second support block. The first support block is disposed at the output end of the first driving member to drive the first support block to move relative to the support frame, and the second support block is disposed at the output end of the second driving member to drive the second support block to move relative to the support frame.

[0022] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, a support movably mounted on the support frame is further included. The support platform is rotatably mounted on the support, and a third driving member is provided on the support. One end of the support platform is connected to the output end of the third driving member to drive the support platform to rotate relative to the support.

[0023] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, a fourth driving member is arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the support. Each of the fourth driving members has several suction cups at its output end. The fourth driving member is used to drive the suction cups to adsorb the bottommost material tray.

[0024] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, a fifth driving member is provided at one end of the support platform, and a first baffle is provided at the output end of each of the two fifth driving members. The first baffle and the outer wall of the material tray on the support platform form a baffle part, which is used to limit the workpiece placed in the material tray.

[0025] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, the support platform includes a base plate and two second baffles disposed opposite to each other on the base plate. The base plate abuts against the bottom wall of the material tray, and the two second baffles movably abut against the side wall of the material tray.

[0026] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, the support frame includes a material tray placement position, which includes two opposing crossbeams connected by two third baffles, so that the material tray placement position forms a hollow structure in the vertical direction.

[0027] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, a sixth driving member is provided on the support frame, and the support is connected to the output end of the sixth driving member to drive the support to move on the support frame.

[0028] In one of the above-mentioned receiving mechanisms, a clearance groove is provided on the base plate, and the clearance groove corresponds one-to-one with the suction cup to provide clearance for the movement of the suction cup.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] (1) By setting up a material distribution component with a first support state and a tray state, and cooperating with the support platform set on the support frame, the automatic layer-by-layer separation and acceptance of multiple material trays stacked in multiple layers is realized. The material trays can be picked up and put down layer by layer without relying on external handling equipment, which effectively improves the material receiving capacity and automation level, reduces the intensity of manual operation and system complexity, and improves the overall production efficiency.

[0031] (2) The first support block extends synchronously to form a supporting plane to support all the material trays. In the tray separation state, the first support block retracts and the second support block is inserted into the gap to form a limiting support for the upper material tray. This achieves accurate separation of the bottom material tray and effective support for the upper material tray, avoiding the overall slippage of the material tray and ensuring the safety and stability of the material separation process.

[0032] (3) By setting the first driving component and the second driving component, the actions of each support block are independent and controllable, which makes it easy to achieve precise control of the action sequence, improve the response speed and reliability of the material distribution process, and also facilitates later maintenance and replacement, thus improving the maintainability of the whole machine. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the material receiving mechanism support platform of this utility model in the tray-retrieving state.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the material receiving mechanism support platform of this utility model in the second support state.

[0035] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A 3D view of the hidden support frame structure.

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0037] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A three-dimensional view of the middle part of the structure.

[0038] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A view from another direction.

[0039] In the diagram, 1 is the support frame; 2 is the material tray; 3 is the material distribution component; 4 is the support platform; 5 is the first support block; 6 is the second support block; 7 is the first driving component; 8 is the second driving component; 9 is the support; 10 is the third driving component; 11 is the fourth driving component; 12 is the suction cup; 13 is the fifth driving component; 14 is the first baffle plate; 15 is the bottom plate; 16 is the second baffle plate; 17 is the crossbeam; 18 is the third baffle plate; 19 is the sixth driving component; and 20 is the clearance groove. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0041] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a material receiving mechanism of this utility model includes: a support frame 1, a material distribution component 3, and a support platform 4.

[0043] Specifically, multiple trays 2 are stacked on the support frame 1; a material separating component 3 is disposed on the support frame 1, and the material separating component 3 has a first support state and a tray separating state. When the material separating component 3 is in the first support state, the material separating component 3 is supported on the bottom of the stacked multiple trays 2, so that the multiple trays 2 are held on the support frame 1; when the material separating component 3 is in the tray separating state, the material separating component 3 releases the support on the bottom tray 2, so that the bottom tray 2 is separated from the support frame 1; a support platform 4 is movably disposed on the support frame 1, and the support platform 4 has a tray retrieval state and a second support state. When the support platform 4 is in the tray retrieval state, it is located below the stacked multiple trays 2 and is used to receive the separated bottom tray 2; when the support platform 4 is in the second support state, it moves to a predetermined position and one end is raised so that the tray 2 is tilted.

[0044] During operation, support platform 4 is initially in the tray-retrieving state (refer to...). Figure 1 The material is moved to the bottom of the stacked trays 2. At this time, the material distribution component 3 switches to the tray distribution state, causing the bottom tray 2 to fall onto the support platform 4 under its own weight. Subsequently, the support platform 4 switches from the tray removal state to the second support state (see reference). Figure 2 The material tray 2 is moved to a predetermined position, and one end of it is raised, causing the material tray 2 to tilt. The predetermined position is the receiving station of the material tray 2. When the material tray 2 is tilted, the automatic feeding mechanism or a person can place the workpiece into the material tray 2 on the support platform 4. The workpiece slides to the lowest end of the tilted material tray 2 under its own weight and is arranged in sequence.

[0045] When the previous tray 2 is full, the full tray 2 is removed by the unloading structure or manually. The support platform 4 switches to the tray removal state again, and the material distribution component 3 switches to the tray distribution state again to place the next tray 2 on the support platform 4.

[0046] In this solution, by setting up a material distribution component 3 with a first support state and a tray-separating state, and cooperating with a support platform 4 movably set on the support frame 1, the automatic layer-by-layer separation and receiving of multiple stacked material trays 2 is realized. Compared with the material receiving channel with fixed volume or the material receiving box structure that requires conveyor belt drive in the prior art, this structure can complete the layer-by-layer picking and placing of material trays 2 without relying on external handling equipment, effectively improving the receiving capacity and automation level, reducing the intensity of manual operation and system complexity, and improving the overall production efficiency.

[0047] It is worth mentioning that the material distribution component 3 includes: at least two sets of support components spaced apart on the outer periphery of the support frame 1. Each set of support components includes: a first support block 5, which is movably mounted on the support frame 1 and can move laterally to support the bottom of the lowest material tray 2; and a second support block 6, which is located above the first support block 5 and is movably inserted into the gap between the lowest material tray 2 and the second-to-last material tray 2. When the material distribution component 3 is in the first support state, the two sets of first support blocks 5 extend synchronously to form a support plane. When the material distribution component 3 switches to the tray distribution state, the second support block 6 inserts into the gap and forms a limiting support for the second-to-last material tray 2, and the first support block 5 retracts to release the support for the lowest material tray 2.

[0048] Initially, the material distribution unit 3 is in the first support state, and the first support block 5 abuts against the bottom of the stacked trays 2, holding the trays 2 on the support frame 1. When the support platform 4 moves to the tray-retrieving state below the stacked trays 2, the second support block 6 moves first and inserts into the gap between the bottom tray 2 and the second-to-last tray 2 (see reference). Figure 5 Subsequently, the first support block 5 retracts, releasing its support for the bottommost tray 2, allowing the tray 2 to fall onto the support platform 4 under its own weight.

[0049] After the bottom tray 2 is transferred to the support platform 4, the first support block 5 extends again, and then the second support block 6 retracts and resets, so that the stacked trays 2 are pressed against the first support block 5 again, thereby switching the material distribution component 3 back to the first support state.

[0050] In this scheme, the first support block 5 extends synchronously to form a supporting plane to support all the material trays 2. In the tray separation state, the first support block 5 is retracted and the second support block 6 is inserted into the gap to form a limiting support for the upper material tray 2. This achieves precise separation of the bottom material tray 2 and effective support for the upper material tray 2, preventing the material tray 2 from slipping as a whole and ensuring the safety and stability of the material separation process.

[0051] Furthermore, each support component includes a first drive member 7 corresponding to the first support block 5 and a second drive member 8 corresponding to the second support block 6. The first support block 5 is disposed at the output end of the first drive member 7 to drive the first support block 5 to move relative to the support frame 1, and the second support block 6 is disposed at the output end of the second drive member 8 to drive the second support block 6 to move relative to the support frame 1.

[0052] Preferably, the first driving component 7 and the second driving component 8 are cylinders. By setting these two cylinders, the movements of each support block are independent and controllable, which facilitates precise control of the action sequence, improves the response speed and reliability of the material distribution process, and also facilitates later maintenance and replacement, thus improving the maintainability of the whole machine.

[0053] Furthermore, this solution also includes a support 9 that is movably mounted on the support frame 1, a support platform 4 that is rotatably mounted on the support 9, a third driving member 10 that is mounted on the support 9, and one end of the support platform 4 that is connected to the output end of the third driving member 10 to drive the support platform 4 to rotate relative to the support 9.

[0054] Preferably, the third driving component 10 is a cylinder. By rotatably mounting the support platform 4 on the support 9 and driving it to rotate by the third driving component 10, the support platform 4 can switch between the tray-retrieving state and the second support state, thereby realizing the tilting placement function of the tray 2. This design facilitates the smooth removal or transfer of subsequent workpieces, avoids material jamming, and improves the connection efficiency between receiving and discharging materials.

[0055] It is worth mentioning that a rotating seat is provided on the support 9, and a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted in the rotating seat through a bearing. The rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the support platform 4 to realize the rotatable connection between the support platform 4 and the support 9.

[0056] Furthermore, a fourth driving component 11 is arranged opposite to each other on both sides of the support 9. Each fourth driving component 11 has several suction cups 12 at its output end. The fourth driving component 11 is used to drive the suction cups 12 to adsorb the bottommost material tray 2.

[0057] Preferably, the fourth driving component 11 is a cylinder. The suction cup 12 is fixed to the output end of the fourth driving component 11 by a bracket. When the material separating component 3 is in the separating state, the stacked material trays 2 may not be able to separate smoothly from the upper material tray 2 due to mutual friction. At this time, the fourth driving component 11 drives the suction cup 12 to rise, so that the suction cup 12 can pick up the lowermost material tray 2. Then, the fourth driving component 11 drives the suction cup 12 to reset, and the material tray 2 is normally transferred to the support platform 4.

[0058] It is worth mentioning that a fifth driving member 13 is provided at one end of the support platform 4, and a first baffle plate 14 is provided at the output end of both fifth driving members 13. The first baffle plate 14 and the outer wall of the material tray 2 on the support platform 4 form a baffle part, which is used to limit the workpiece placed in the material tray 2.

[0059] Preferably, the fifth driving component 13 is a cylinder. When the workpiece moves from one end of the inclined tray 2 to the other under its own weight, it may cause the workpiece to be ejected from the tray 2. The first baffle plate 14 can form a baffle together with the outer wall of the tray 2 at the end of the workpiece's movement path, effectively preventing the workpiece from being ejected from the tray 2.

[0060] It is worth mentioning that the support platform 4 includes a base plate 15 and two second baffle plates 16 disposed opposite to each other on the base plate 15. The base plate 15 abuts against the bottom wall of the material tray 2, and the two second baffle plates 16 move against the side wall of the material tray 2.

[0061] By setting two opposing second baffles 16 on the base plate 15 of the support platform 4, which make them contact and cooperate with the bottom wall and side wall of the material tray 2, a stable positioning structure is formed, which enhances the load-bearing stability of the material tray 2 on the support platform 4.

[0062] Furthermore, the support frame 1 includes a tray placement position, which includes two oppositely arranged crossbeams 17. The two crossbeams 17 are connected by two third baffles 18, so that the tray placement position forms a hollow structure in the vertical direction.

[0063] The material tray placement position set on the support frame 1 adopts a hollow structure formed by the combination of the crossbeam 17 and the third baffle plate 18, which not only ensures the stability of the material tray 2 stacking, but also reduces the overall structural weight, facilitates the observation of the material tray 2 stacking status and facilitates installation and disassembly, thus improving the practicality and operability of the structure.

[0064] It is worth mentioning that a sixth driving component 19 is provided on the support frame 1, and the support 9 is connected to the output end of the sixth driving component 19 to drive the support 9 to move on the support frame 1.

[0065] Preferably, the sixth driving component 19 is a linear guide rail, or a transmission mechanism consisting of a motor and a lead screw. By setting the sixth driving component 19 on the support frame 1 to drive the movement of the support 9, the automatic switching of the support platform 4 between the receiving position and the discharging position is realized, further improving the automation level of the receiving mechanism, reducing manual intervention, and improving the continuity of operation and production cycle.

[0066] Furthermore, the base plate 15 is provided with a clearance groove 20, which corresponds one-to-one with the suction cup 12 and is used to provide clearance for the movement of the suction cup 12.

[0067] The clearance groove 20 is set one-to-one with the suction cup 12, providing space for the suction cup 12 to move during the adsorption and release of the material tray 2, avoiding motion interference, improving the flexibility and reliability of the suction cup 12, and also extending the service life of the suction cup 12 and related components.

[0068] It should be noted that in this invention, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly specified. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0069] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0070] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A receiving mechanism, characterized in that, include: A support frame on which multiple trays are stacked; A material separating component, mounted on the support frame, has a first supported state and a separating disk state, wherein... When the material distribution component is in the first support state, the material distribution component is supported on the bottom of the stacked multiple material trays, so that the multiple material trays are held on the support frame; When the material distribution component is in the tray distribution state, the material distribution component releases its support for the bottom tray, so that the bottom tray is separated from the support frame. A support platform, movably mounted on the support frame, has a tray-retrieving state and a second supporting state; wherein... When the support platform is in the tray-retrieving state, it is located below the stacked trays and is used to receive the bottommost tray that has been separated. When the support platform is in the second support state, it moves to a predetermined position and one end is raised to make the material tray tilt.

2. The receiving mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material distribution component includes: At least two sets of support components are spaced apart on the outer periphery of the support frame, and each set of support components includes: The first support block is movably mounted on the support frame and can move laterally to support the bottom of the lowest material tray. The second support block is positioned above the first support block and is movably inserted into the gap between the bottommost and second-to-last material trays; wherein, When the material distribution component is in the first support state, the two sets of the first support blocks extend synchronously to form a supporting plane; When the material distribution component switches to the tray distribution state, the second support block inserts into the gap and forms a limiting support for the second-to-last tray, and the first support block retracts to release the support for the bottom tray.

3. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the support components includes a first drive member corresponding to the first support block and a second drive member corresponding to the second support block. The first support block is disposed at the output end of the first drive member to drive the first support block to move relative to the support frame, and the second support block is disposed at the output end of the second drive member to drive the second support block to move relative to the support frame.

4. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support that can be movably mounted on the support frame, the support platform being rotatably mounted on the support, a third driving member being mounted on the support, and one end of the support platform being connected to the output end of the third driving member for driving the support platform to rotate relative to the support.

5. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The support has a fourth driving component arranged opposite to each other on both sides. Each of the fourth driving components has several suction cups at its output end. The fourth driving component is used to drive the suction cups to adsorb the bottommost material tray.

6. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform has a fifth driving member disposed opposite to each other at one end. The output ends of the two fifth driving members are each provided with a first baffle plate. The first baffle plate and the outer wall of the material tray on the support platform form a baffle part, which is used to limit the workpiece placed in the material tray.

7. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The support platform includes a base plate and two second baffles disposed opposite to each other on the base plate. The base plate abuts against the bottom wall of the material tray, and the two second baffles movably abut against the side wall of the material tray.

8. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame includes a tray placement position, which includes two oppositely arranged crossbeams. The two crossbeams are connected by two third baffles, so that the tray placement position forms a hollow structure in the vertical direction.

9. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame is provided with a sixth driving component, and the support is connected to the output end of the sixth driving component to drive the support to move on the support frame.

10. A receiving mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The base plate is provided with clearance grooves, which correspond one-to-one with the suction cups and are used to provide clearance for the movement of the suction cups.

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