Stock bin for feeding and discharging of automatic equipment
By designing automated loading and unloading hoppers that can adapt to copper foil of different sizes, the problem of insufficient hopper adaptability in existing technologies has been solved, and the flow between equipment and production efficiency have been improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG TC CERAMIC ELECTRONICS
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The existing material silos cannot adapt to the special dimensions of different equipment and precast copper foil, resulting in poor flow between processes and affecting production efficiency and cost.
An automated equipment loading and unloading hopper was designed. By adjusting the position of the baffle and the adjusting block, it can adapt to copper foil of different sizes. The combination of components such as the baffle, the base plate, and the adjusting block enables the hopper to be flexibly adjusted and adapted.
This achieves the versatility of the hopper, reduces interference between equipment, improves production efficiency, reduces the time and cost of hopper replacement, and enhances the overall efficiency of the production line.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of loading and unloading equipment technology, and in particular to a material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment. Background Technology
[0002] In the production process of precast copper foil, automated lines are generally used, and some machines use stacked feeding, so stacked hoppers are needed for loading and unloading operations.
[0003] The prior art CN 222601030 U discloses a stacking device, including: a stacking table that can be controlled to move and pass through multiple stacking stations; multiple feeding devices, each stacking station is correspondingly provided with a feeding device, and each feeding device is used to provide sheet material; and multiple stacking robots, each stacking station is provided with a stacking robot, and each stacking robot is used to grab the sheet material provided by the feeding device at the same stacking station; wherein, when the stacking table moves to any stacking station, the stacking robot at the same stacking station as the stacking table stacks the grabbed sheet material onto the stacking table.
[0004] In the production workshop, multiple machines are designed with hoppers of different structures to facilitate loading and unloading. After the equipment is running stably, it is envisioned that a jig connecting the upstream and downstream processes can replace the plastic sealing bags. The different hopper structures affect the flow of hoppers between processes, so it is urgent to redesign a universal hopper. Due to the special size of the precast plate (114*134 & 114*136, the normal size is 134*187 & 136*137), the universal hopper in the existing technology cannot be used. Therefore, a hopper suitable for loading and unloading of precast plate copper foil on automated equipment is designed.
[0005] In view of the above, this utility model provides a material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment: this material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment can overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.
[0006] 1) It can adapt to different equipment for lifting without jacking, while avoiding scratches between the product and the support column;
[0007] 2) This hopper is a copper foil corner cutting hopper, which can be adjusted to accommodate copper foil of different sizes by adjusting the position of the adjusting block and the edge itself. Utility Model Content
[0008] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment: the material bin is a copper foil corner cutting bin, which can adapt to copper foil of different sizes by adjusting the position of the adjusting block and the edge itself.
[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0010] A material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment, characterized in that,
[0011] Includes edge guards, base plate, and adjusting blocks.
[0012] The base plate is provided with a clearance groove, which is used for the bottom lifting mechanism to rise or fall during loading and unloading. The corners of the base plate are provided with receiving grooves, and the two sides of the receiving grooves are provided with a first guard and a second guard that extend towards the center of the receiving groove and are symmetrically arranged.
[0013] The flange has one end that is detachably connected to the base plate.
[0014] The adjusting block has a pair of adjusting grooves and fixing grooves. The adjusting grooves are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing grooves, and the positions of the pair of fixing grooves correspond to the first and second guards, respectively.
[0015] As a further improvement to this scheme, the width of the adjusting block is a, and the length of the clearance groove is b, satisfying the quantitative relationship: a < b.
[0016] As a further improvement to this solution, the retaining edge includes folded edge one and folded edge two, and the connecting ends of folded edge one and folded edge two are fixedly connected to form an L-shaped retaining edge.
[0017] As a further improvement to this scheme, the thickness of the second fold is c, and the length of the adjustment groove is d, satisfying the quantitative relationship c < d.
[0018] As a further improvement to this solution, the adjusting block is also provided with a stepped surface, and the two sides of the stepped surface extend upwards with a third and a fourth retaining edge.
[0019] As a further improvement to this solution, a handle is also included, which is detachably connected to the base plate.
[0020] As a further improvement to this solution, a positioning through hole is also included, with magnet placement slots symmetrically provided on both sides of the positioning through hole.
[0021] This utility model, a material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment, has the following advantages:
[0022] 1. A material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment is provided. In specific use, the adjusting block 30 is placed in the clearance groove 21 provided on the base plate 20. Since the width of the adjusting block 30 is a and the length of the clearance groove 21 is b, the quantitative relationship is satisfied: a < b. For the corresponding copper foil size, the position of the adjusting block 30 in the clearance groove 21 can be adjusted, thereby realizing the flexible adjustment of the position between the baffles 10 in the width direction of the base plate 20 to match copper foil of different sizes.
[0023] 2. By adjusting the specific position of the baffle 10 in the adjustment groove 301, the position of the baffle 10 between the baffles in the length direction of the base plate 20 can be flexibly adjusted to match copper foil of different sizes.
[0024] 3. The presence of material hoppers in automated equipment facilitates loading and unloading operations, reduces unpacking time, and improves production line efficiency.
[0025] 4. The universal silo can adapt to various automated equipment without interference, streamlining the movement of silos between different devices, reducing time wasted due to silo switching, and achieving cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
[0026] 5. The adjustable corner cutting hopper reduces the number of hopper types, thereby reducing the overall cost of hoppers, eliminating the need for hopper switching, and saving time. Attached Figure Description
[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a material hopper for loading and unloading on an automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the handle of a material hopper for loading and unloading on an automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the side guard of a material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the side guard of the loading and unloading bin of an automated equipment according to this utility model.
[0031] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of an adjusting block for a material hopper used in automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0032] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the adjusting block of the loading and unloading bin of an automated equipment according to this utility model.
[0033] Figure 7 This is a top view of the adjusting block of the loading and unloading bin for an automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0034] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the side guard and adjusting block of the loading and unloading bin for an automated equipment according to this utility model;
[0035] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the side guard and adjusting block of the loading and unloading bin for an automated equipment according to this utility model.
[0036] Figure 10 This is a three-dimensional view of the base plate of a material hopper for loading and unloading in an automated equipment according to this utility model.
[0037] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the bottom plate of the material hopper used for loading and unloading on an automated equipment according to this utility model.
[0038] Figure 12 This is a top view of the bottom plate of the material hopper for loading and unloading of an automated equipment according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0040] Reference Figure 1-9 This utility model provides a material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment.
[0041] Example 1
[0042] A hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment includes a side guard 10, a base plate 20, and an adjusting block 30.
[0043] The bottom plate 20 is provided with a clearance groove 21, which is used for the bottom lifting mechanism to rise or fall during loading and unloading. The bottom plate 20 is provided with a receiving groove 22 at each corner. The receiving groove 22 is provided with a first guard 221 and a second guard 222 on both sides extending towards the center of the receiving groove 22 and arranged symmetrically.
[0044] The flange 10 has one end detachably connected to the base plate 20.
[0045] The adjusting block 30 is provided with a pair of adjusting grooves 301 and fixing grooves 302. The adjusting grooves 301 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing grooves 302. The positions of the pair of fixing grooves 302 correspond to the first stop 221 and the second stop 222, respectively.
[0046] The width of the adjusting block 30 is a, and the length of the clearance groove 21 is b, satisfying the quantitative relationship: a < b.
[0047] As described in the background section, the existing material carts have the following problems:
[0048] In the production workshop, multiple machines are designed with hoppers of different structures to facilitate loading and unloading. After the equipment is running stably, it is envisioned that a jig connecting the upstream and downstream processes can replace the plastic sealing bags. The different hopper structures affect the flow of hoppers between processes, so it is urgent to redesign a universal hopper. Due to the special size of the precast slab (114*134 & 114*136, the normal size is 134*187 & 136*137), the universal hopper in the existing technology cannot be used.
[0049] In this embodiment of the present invention, a material bin for loading and unloading automated equipment is provided. In specific use, the adjusting block 30 is placed in the clearance groove 21 provided on the base plate 20. Since the width of the adjusting block 30 is a and the length of the clearance groove 21 is b, the quantitative relationship is satisfied: a < b. For the corresponding copper foil size, the position of the adjusting block 30 in the clearance groove 21 can be adjusted, thereby realizing the flexible adjustment of the position between the baffles 10 in the width direction of the base plate 20 to match copper foil of different sizes.
[0050] Example 2
[0051] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is as follows:
[0052] The retaining edge 10 includes a first folded edge 11 and a second folded edge 12, and the connecting ends of the first folded edge 11 and the second folded edge 12 are fixedly connected to form an L-shaped retaining edge;
[0053] The thickness of the folded edge 12 is c, and the length of the adjusting groove 301 is d, satisfying the quantitative relationship c < d.
[0054] In this embodiment, by setting the thickness of the second fold 12 to c and the length of the adjustment groove 301 to d, the quantitative relationship c < d is satisfied.
[0055] In practical use, depending on the specific size of the copper foil, the position of the baffle 10 in the adjustment groove 301 can be adjusted by adjusting the specific position of the baffle 10 in the adjustment groove 301, thereby enabling the automated equipment to flexibly adjust the position of the baffle 10 in the length direction of the base plate 20 to match copper foil of different sizes.
[0056] When stacking and unloading materials, the product's height and position need to remain unchanged when the robot picks it up. The position of the first piece must remain unchanged when the quantity of products is different. Therefore, the product in the middle of the hopper needs to be lifted and its height needs to be adapted at any time. The gap in the middle of the fixture's bottom plate is for the movement of the lifting mechanism at the bottom of the loading and unloading position. There is instability when the product is placed and lifted, so the four side guards 10 are used to prevent the product from shifting and falling. The loading and unloading hopper of the automated equipment in this embodiment can be transferred between various devices, so that the gap at the bottom of the hopper can adapt to all machines and is suitable for copper foil of different sizes.
[0057] Example 3
[0058] The difference between Example 3 and Example 2 is as follows:
[0059] The adjusting block 30 is also provided with a stepped surface 303, and two side guards 304 and 405 extend upward from both sides of the stepped surface 303.
[0060] In practical use, the second folded edge 12 of the retaining edge 10 is inserted into the groove formed by the third folded edge 304 and the fourth folded edge 305, and the fixed end of the first folded edge 12 of the retaining edge 10 abuts against the fourth folded edge 305.
[0061] In this embodiment, the structural design of the adjusting block 30 and the retaining edge 10 makes it easy to install and convenient to operate during use.
[0062] Example 4
[0063] It also includes a handle 40, which is detachably connected to the base plate 20.
[0064] In this embodiment, the base plate 20 is provided with a handle fixing hole 23. The handle 40 makes it easy to move during operation.
[0065] It also includes a positioning through hole 24, on both sides of which magnet placement grooves 25 are symmetrically provided. The positioning through hole 24 is used as a positioning hole for placing the hopper on the base.
[0066] In this embodiment, the stability of the hopper placement can be increased by placing a magnet block in the magnet placement slot 25.
[0067] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment, characterized in that, It includes a retaining edge (10), a base plate (20), and an adjusting block (30). The bottom plate (20) is provided with a clearance groove (21), which is used for the bottom lifting mechanism to rise or fall during loading and unloading; the bottom plate (20) is provided with a receiving groove (22) at each corner, and the receiving groove (22) is provided with a first guard (221) and a second guard (222) extending towards the center of the receiving groove (22) and symmetrically arranged on both sides; The flange (10) is detachably connected to the base plate (20) at one end; Adjustment block (30) is provided with a pair of adjustment grooves (301) and fixing grooves (302). The adjustment grooves (301) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixing grooves (302). The positions of the pair of fixing grooves (302) correspond to the first stop (221) and the second stop (222) respectively.
2. The material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the adjusting block (30) is a, and the length of the clearance groove (21) is b, satisfying the quantitative relationship: a < b.
3. The material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining edge (10) includes a first fold (11) and a second fold (12), and the connecting ends of the first fold (11) and the second fold (12) are fixedly connected to form an L-shaped retaining edge.
4. The material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The thickness of the second fold (12) is c, and the length of the adjustment groove (301) is d, satisfying the quantitative relationship c < d.
5. The material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting block (30) is also provided with a stepped surface (303), and the two sides of the stepped surface (303) extend upward with a third (304) and a fourth (305).
6. The material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a handle (40), which is detachably connected to the base plate (20).
7. A material hopper for loading and unloading automated equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning through hole (24), and magnet placement slots (25) are symmetrically provided on both sides of the positioning through hole (24).
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CN222601030U