Product supply device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a product supply device. The device comprises a fixed seat; the movable seat is movably mounted on the fixed seat and can move in the longitudinal direction; the tray is mounted on the moving seat and provided with a plurality of grooves which extend in the transverse direction, are arranged in the longitudinal direction and are used for loading products; the rack is fixed to the fixing base and provided with a plurality of tooth grooves which are arranged in the longitudinal direction and correspond to the grooves respectively; and the locking mechanism is provided with a locking piece which is movably arranged on the moving seat, and the locking piece can move between a locking position which is jointed with the tooth groove and an unlocking position which is separated from the tooth groove along the transverse direction. When one groove in the tray is moved to the position aligned with the inlet of the product conveying channel, the locking piece is moved and engaged into one tooth groove in the rack so as to lock the movable seat. The product supply device is simple in structure, convenient to operate and capable of being used for supplying two different products, and the application range of the product supply device is widened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a product supply device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, product supply devices can typically only supply one type of product and cannot be used to supply two different products, which limits the application scope of the product supply device. In addition, existing product supply devices have complex structures and are difficult to operate. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to solve at least one aspect of the aforementioned problems and defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a product supply device is provided. The product supply device includes: a fixed base; a movable base movably mounted on the fixed base and capable of longitudinal movement; a tray mounted on the movable base, having a plurality of grooves extending laterally and arranged longitudinally for loading products; a rack fixed to the fixed base, having a plurality of teeth arranged longitudinally and corresponding to the plurality of grooves; and a locking mechanism having a locking member movably mounted on the movable base, the locking member being movable laterally between a locked position engaging with the teeth and an unlocked position disengaging from the teeth. When a groove on the tray is moved to a position aligned with the inlet of a product conveying channel, the locking member is moved and engaged in a tooth on the rack to lock the movable base.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when another groove on the tray is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the locking member is moved and engaged in another toothed groove on the rack to lock the movable seat.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a groove on the tray is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the product loaded in the groove can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel by a laterally moving movable member to supply the product to the product conveying channel.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the tray includes a first tray and / or a second tray, the first tray having a plurality of first grooves extending laterally and arranged longitudinally for loading a first product, and the second tray having a plurality of second grooves extending laterally and arranged longitudinally for loading a second product; the rack includes a first rack and a second rack, the first rack having a plurality of first toothed grooves arranged longitudinally and corresponding to the plurality of first grooves on the first tray, and the second rack having a plurality of second toothed grooves arranged longitudinally and corresponding to the plurality of second grooves on the second tray; the locking mechanism includes a first locking mechanism and a second locking mechanism, the first locking mechanism including a first locking member movable laterally between a locking position engaging with the first toothed groove and an unlocking position disengaging from the first toothed groove, and the second locking mechanism including a second locking member movable laterally between a locking position engaging with the second toothed groove and an unlocking position disengaging from the second toothed groove; the plurality of first grooves and the plurality of first toothed grooves are arranged with a first pitch, and the plurality of second grooves and the plurality of second toothed grooves are arranged with a second pitch different from the first pitch.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a first groove on a first tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the first locking member is moved and engaged in a first toothed groove on the first rack to lock the movable seat; when a second groove on a second tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the second locking member is moved and engaged in a second toothed groove on the second rack to lock the movable seat.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when another first groove on the first tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the first locking member is moved and engaged in another first toothed groove on the first rack to lock the movable seat; when another second groove on the second tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, the second locking member is moved and engaged in another second toothed groove on the second rack to lock the movable seat.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first locking member engages with the first tooth groove, the second locking member is moved and held in an unlocked position disengaged from the second tooth groove; when the second locking member engages with the second tooth groove, the first locking member is moved and held in an unlocked position disengaged from the first tooth groove.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a first groove on a first tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, a first product loaded in the first groove can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel by a laterally moving movable member to supply the first product to the product conveying channel; when a second groove on a second tray mounted on the movable seat is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel, a second product loaded in the second groove can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel by a laterally moving movable member to supply the second product to the product conveying channel.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a first product is supplied using a first tray mounted on the movable seat, the first locking member is movable relative to the movable seat between the locked position and the unlocked position, and the second locking member is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat; when a second product is supplied using a second tray mounted on the movable seat, the second locking member is movable relative to the movable seat between the locked position and the unlocked position, and the first locking member is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first locking member includes a first block and a first tongue connected to one end of the first block, the first tongue being adapted to engage with a first tooth groove of the first rack to lock the movable seat; the second locking member includes a second block and a second tongue connected to one end of the second block, the second tongue being adapted to engage with a second tooth groove of the second rack to lock the movable seat.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first locking mechanism further includes a first guide block fixed to the movable seat, the first guide block having a laterally extending first guide groove; the second locking mechanism further includes a second guide block fixed to the movable seat, the second guide block having a laterally extending second guide groove; a first block of the first locking member is movably accommodated in the first guide groove, the first guide groove being used to guide the first locking member to move laterally between the locked position and the unlocked position, and a second block of the second locking member is movably accommodated in the second guide groove, the second guide groove being used to guide the second locking member to move laterally between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first locking mechanism further includes a first return spring, which is disposed in the first guide groove and compressed between the first block and the first guide block, for applying a first reset force on the first locking member to automatically reset the first locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position; the first locking mechanism further includes a second return spring, which is disposed in the second guide groove and compressed between the second block and the second guide block, for applying a second reset force on the second locking member to automatically reset the second locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product supply device further includes: a first driving mechanism connected to the first block for driving the first locking member to move from the locked position to the unlocked position; and a second driving mechanism connected to the second block for driving the second locking member to move from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first driving mechanism includes: a first driving rod, which is rotatably connected to the movable seat via a first rotating shaft and has a first sliding groove formed on one end thereon; and a first sliding roller, which is fixed to the first block and slidably engaged with the first sliding groove, for converting the rotational motion of the first driving rod into the lateral linear movement of the first locking member.

[0018] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second driving mechanism includes: a second driving rod, which is rotatably connected to the movable seat via a second rotating shaft and has a second sliding groove formed on one end thereon; and a second sliding roller, which is fixed to the second block and slides in cooperation with the second sliding groove, for converting the rotational motion of the second driving rod into the lateral linear movement of the second locking member.

[0019] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first drive rod is rotatable between a first position and a second position; when the first drive rod is rotated from the first position to the second position, the first locking member is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the first drive rod; when the first locking member is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the first return spring, the first drive rod is reset from the second position to the first position.

[0020] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second drive rod is rotatable between a third position and a fourth position; when the second drive rod is rotated from the third position to the fourth position, the second locking member is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the second drive rod; when the second locking member is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the second return spring, the second drive rod is reset from the third position to the fourth position.

[0021] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the first drive rod is in the first position, the first drive rod is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction; when the first drive rod is in the second position, the first drive rod is parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0022] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the second drive rod is in the third position, the second drive rod is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction; when the second drive rod is in the fourth position, the second drive rod is parallel to the longitudinal direction.

[0023] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product supply device further includes: a first limiting member, fixed to the movable seat, having a first limiting groove. A first driving rod passes through the first limiting groove, which has two opposing sidewalls in the lateral direction. When the first driving rod is rotated to the first position, it abuts against one sidewall of the first limiting groove; when the first driving rod is rotated to the second position, it abuts against the other sidewall of the first limiting groove.

[0024] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product supply device further includes: a second limiting member, fixed to the movable seat, having a second limiting groove. The second drive rod passes through the second limiting groove, which has two opposing sidewalls in the lateral direction. When the second drive rod is rotated to the third position, the second drive rod abuts against one sidewall of the second limiting groove; when the second drive rod is rotated to the fourth position, the second drive rod abuts against the other sidewall of the second limiting groove.

[0025] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the product supply device further includes: a retainer movably mounted on the movable seat and movable along the lateral direction between a first retaining position and a second retaining position; and a locking knob for locking the retainer to the movable seat. When the retainer is moved and locked to the first retaining position, the retainer abuts against the other end of the first drive rod to hold the first drive rod in the second position, such that the first locking member is held in the unlocked position; when the retainer is moved and locked to the second retaining position, the retainer abuts against the other end of the second drive rod to hold the second drive rod in the fourth position, such that the second locking member is held in the unlocked position.

[0026] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a transverse groove extending laterally is formed on the retaining member, and the locking knob passes through the transverse groove and is threadedly connected to the movable seat; when the locking knob is loosened, the retaining member can move relative to the movable seat between a first retaining position and a second retaining position; when the locking knob is tightened, the retaining member is locked to the movable seat and cannot move relative to the movable seat.

[0027] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the movable seat has two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction, and the retainer is mounted on one end of the movable seat; a handle is also mounted on one end of the movable seat, so that the movable seat can be driven to move along the longitudinal direction by pulling the handle.

[0028] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first tray and / or the second tray are mounted on the top of the movable seat, the first rack and the second rack are located below the bottom of the movable seat and are fixed to the fixed seat, and the first locking member and the second locking member are mounted on the bottom of the movable seat.

[0029] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a slide rail extending along the longitudinal direction is installed on the fixed base, and a slider is fixed at the bottom of the movable base. The slider cooperates with the slide rail, so that the movable base can move along the slide rail.

[0030] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the first product is a first connector, and the second product is a second connector different from the first connector.

[0031] In the foregoing exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the product supply device is not only simple in structure and easy to operate, but also capable of supplying two different products, thus expanding the application range of the product supply device.

[0032] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, and will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a product supply device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above, wherein a first tray is mounted on a movable seat;

[0034] Figure 2 show Figure 1 The product supply device shown is a perspective view from the bottom, with the mounting bracket removed.

[0035] Figure 3 show Figure 1 The product supply device shown is a plan view from the bottom, with the mounting bracket removed;

[0036] Figure 4 A perspective view of the first locking mechanism and the first driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown from top.

[0037] Figure 5 A perspective view of the first locking mechanism and the first driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown from the bottom.

[0038] Figure 6 This diagram shows an exploded view from the bottom of a first locking mechanism and a first driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a product supply device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above, wherein a second tray is mounted on a movable seat;

[0040] Figure 8 show Figure 7 The product supply device shown is a plan view from the bottom, with the mounting bracket removed;

[0041] Figure 9 A perspective view from top of the second locking mechanism and the second driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the second locking mechanism and the second driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the bottom.

[0043] Figure 11 This shows an exploded view from the bottom of a second locking mechanism and a second driving mechanism according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of this utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of this utility model and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0045] Furthermore, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth for ease of explanation to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent that one or more embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and apparatuses are illustrated to simplify the figures.

[0046] According to a general technical concept of this utility model, a product supply device is provided. The product supply device includes: a fixed base; a movable base movably mounted on the fixed base and capable of moving longitudinally; a tray mounted on the movable base, having a plurality of grooves extending laterally and arranged longitudinally for loading products; a rack fixed to the fixed base, having a plurality of teeth arranged longitudinally and corresponding to the plurality of grooves; and a locking mechanism having a locking member movably mounted on the movable base, the locking member being movable laterally between a locked position engaging with the teeth and an unlocked position disengaging from the teeth. When a groove on the tray is moved to a position aligned with the inlet of a product conveying channel, the locking member is moved and engaged with a tooth on the rack to lock the movable base.

[0047] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a product supply device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above, wherein a first tray 3' is mounted on a movable seat 2; Figure 2 show Figure 1 The product supply device shown is a perspective view from the bottom, with the mounting base 1 removed; Figure 3 show Figure 1 The product supply device shown is a plan view from the bottom, with the mounting base 1 removed; Figure 4 A perspective view of the first locking mechanism 5' and the first driving mechanism 6' as shown in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from top. Figure 5A perspective view of the first locking mechanism 5' and the first driving mechanism 6' from the bottom, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 An exploded view from the bottom shows a first locking mechanism 5' and a first driving mechanism 6' according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of a product supply device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above, wherein a second tray 3” is mounted on a movable seat 2; Figure 8 show Figure 7 The product supply device shown is a plan view from the bottom, with the mounting base 1 removed; Figure 9 A perspective view from top showing the second locking mechanism 5” and the second driving mechanism 6” according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 A perspective view from the bottom shows a second locking mechanism 5” and a second driving mechanism 6” according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 11 An exploded view from the bottom shows the second locking mechanism 5” and the second driving mechanism 6” according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of this utility model, a product supply device is disclosed. The product supply device includes: a fixed base 1, a movable base 2, a tray 3, a rack 4, and a locking mechanism 5. The movable base 2 is movably mounted on the fixed base 1 and is capable of moving along the longitudinal direction Y. The tray 3 is mounted on the movable base 2 and has a plurality of grooves 30 extending along the transverse direction X and arranged in the longitudinal direction Y for loading products 31. The rack 4 is fixed to the fixed base 1 and has a plurality of toothed slots 40 arranged in the longitudinal direction Y and corresponding to the plurality of grooves 30 respectively. The locking mechanism 5 has a locking member 50 movably mounted on the movable base 2, which is capable of moving along the transverse direction X between a locked position engaging with the toothed slots 40 and an unlocked position disengaging from the toothed slots 40. When a groove 30 on the tray 3 is moved to a position aligned with the inlet of the product conveying channel 32, the locking member 50 is moved and engaged in a toothed slot 40 on the rack 4 to lock the movable base 2.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when another groove 30 on the tray 3 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the locking member 50 is moved and engaged in another toothed groove 40 on the rack 4 to lock the movable seat 2.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when a groove 30 on the tray 3 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, a product 31 loaded in a groove 30 can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel 32 by a laterally X-moving movable element (not shown, e.g., a movable claw) to supply the product 31 to the product conveying channel 32.

[0051] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the tray 3 includes a first tray 3' and / or a second tray 3'". The first tray 3' has a plurality of first grooves 30' extending in the transverse X and arranged in the longitudinal Y for loading the first product 31', and the second tray 3' has a plurality of second grooves 30' extending in the transverse X and arranged in the longitudinal Y for loading the second product 31'. The rack 4 includes a first rack 4' and a second rack 4'". The first rack 4' has a plurality of first toothed grooves 40' arranged in the longitudinal direction Y and corresponding to a plurality of first grooves 30' on the first tray 3'. The second rack 4' has a plurality of second toothed grooves 40' arranged in the longitudinal direction Y and corresponding to a plurality of second grooves 30' on the second tray 3'. The locking mechanism 5 includes a first locking mechanism 5' and a second locking mechanism 5'. The first locking mechanism 5' includes a first locking member 50' movable in the transverse direction X between a locked position engaged with the first toothed groove 40' and an unlocked position disengaged from the first toothed groove 40'. The second locking mechanism 5' includes a second locking member 50' movable in the transverse direction X between a locked position engaged with the second toothed groove 40' and an unlocked position disengaged from the second toothed groove 40'. The plurality of first grooves 30' and the plurality of first toothed grooves 40' are arranged with a first pitch P1, and the plurality of second grooves 30' and the plurality of second toothed grooves 40' are arranged with a second pitch P2 different from the first pitch P1.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when a first groove 30' on the first tray 3' mounted on the movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the first locking member 50' is moved and engaged in a first toothed groove 40' on the first rack 4' to lock the movable seat 2.

[0053] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when another first groove 30' on the first tray 3' mounted on the movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the first locking member 50' is moved and engaged in another first toothed groove 40' on the first rack 4' to lock the movable seat 2.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when a second groove 30” on the second tray 3” mounted on the movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the second locking member 50” is moved and engaged in a second toothed groove 40” on the second rack 4” to lock the movable seat 2.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when another second groove 30” on the second tray 3” mounted on the movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the second locking member 50” is moved and engaged in another second toothed groove 40” on the second rack 4” to lock the movable seat 2.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the first locking member 50' engages with the first toothed groove 40', the second locking member 50" is moved and held in the unlocked position disengaged from the second toothed groove 40". When the second locking member 50" engages with the second toothed groove 40", the first locking member 50' is moved and held in the unlocked position disengaged from the first toothed groove 40'.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when a first groove 30' on a first tray 3' mounted on a movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, a first product 31' loaded in a first groove 30' can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel 32 by a laterally X-moving movable member, so as to supply the first product 31' to the product conveying channel 32.

[0058] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when a second groove 30” on the second tray 3” mounted on the movable seat 2 is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel 32, the second product 31” loaded in a second groove 30” can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel 32 by a laterally X-moving movable member to supply the second product 31” to the product conveying channel 32.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the first product 31' is supplied using the first tray 3' mounted on the movable seat 2, the first locking member 50' is movable relative to the movable seat 2 between a locked position and an unlocked position, while the second locking member 50" is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat 2.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the second product 31 is supplied using the second tray 3” mounted on the movable seat 2, the second locking member 50” is movable relative to the movable seat 2 between a locked position and an unlocked position, while the first locking member 50' is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat 2.

[0061] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking member 50' includes a first block 50a' and a first tongue 50b' connected to one end of the first block 50a'. The first tongue 50b' is adapted to engage with the first tooth groove 40' of the first rack 4' to lock the movable seat 2.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second locking member 50” includes a second block 50a” and a second tongue 50b” connected to one end of the second block 50a”. The second tongue 50b” is adapted to engage with the second tooth groove 40” of the second rack 4” to lock the movable seat 2.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking mechanism 5' further includes a first guide block 51' fixed to the movable seat 2, the first guide block 51' having a first guide groove 501' extending laterally X. The first block 50a' of the first locking member 50' is movably accommodated in the first guide groove 501', the first guide groove 501' being used to guide the first locking member 50' to move laterally X between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0064] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second locking mechanism 5” further includes a second guide block 51” fixed to the movable seat 2”, the second guide block 51” having a second guide groove 501 extending laterally X”. The second block 50a” of the second locking member 50” is movably accommodated in the second guide groove 501”, the second guide groove 501” being used to guide the second locking member 50” to move laterally X between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking mechanism 5' further includes a first reset spring 52', which is disposed in the first guide groove 501' and compressed between the first block 50a' and the first guide block 51', and is used to apply a first reset force to the first locking member 50' to automatically reset the first locking member 50' from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first locking mechanism 5' further includes a second reset spring 52". The second reset spring 52" is disposed in the second guide groove 501" and compressed between the second block 50a" and the second guide block 51", and is used to apply a second reset force to the second locking member 50" to automatically reset the second locking member 50" from the unlocked position to the locked position.

[0067] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product supply device further includes: a first drive mechanism 6' and a second drive mechanism 6'". The first drive mechanism 6' is connected to the first block 50a' and is used to drive the first locking member 50' from the locked position to the unlocked position. The second drive mechanism 6' is connected to the second block 50a' and is used to drive the second locking member 50' from the locked position to the unlocked position.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first drive mechanism 6' includes a first drive rod 60' and a first sliding roller 62'. The first drive rod 60' is rotatably connected to the movable seat 2 via a first rotating shaft 61' and has a first sliding groove 601' formed on one end thereon. The first sliding roller 62' is fixed to the first block 50a' and slides in engagement with the first sliding groove 601', for converting the rotational motion of the first drive rod 60' into a lateral linear movement of the first locking member 50'.

[0069] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second drive mechanism 6” includes: a second drive rod 60” and a second sliding roller 62”. The second drive rod 60” is rotatably connected to the movable seat 2 via a second rotating shaft 61” and has a second sliding groove 601 formed on one end thereon. The second sliding roller 62” is fixed to the second block 50a” and slides in engagement with the second sliding groove 601”, for converting the rotational motion of the second drive rod 60” into the lateral linear movement of the second locking member 50”.

[0070] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first drive lever 60' is rotatable between a first position and a second position. When the first drive lever 60' is rotated from the first position to the second position, the first locking member 50' is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the first drive lever 60'. When the first locking member 50' is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the first return spring 52', the first drive lever 60' is reset from the second position to the first position.

[0071] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the second drive lever 60” is rotatable between a third position and a fourth position. When the second drive lever 60” is rotated from the third position to the fourth position, the second locking member 50” is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the second drive lever 60”. When the second locking member 50” is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the second return spring 52”, the second drive lever 60” is reset from the third position to the fourth position.

[0072] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the first drive rod 60' is in the first position, the first drive rod 60' is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction Y. When the first drive rod 60' is in the second position, the first drive rod 60' is parallel to the longitudinal direction Y.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, when the second drive rod 60” is in the third position, the second drive rod 60” is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction Y. When the second drive rod 60” is in the fourth position, the second drive rod 60” is parallel to the longitudinal direction Y.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product supply device further includes a first limiting member 63', which is fixed to the movable seat 2 and has a first limiting groove 630'. A first drive rod 60' passes through the first limiting groove 630', which has two opposing sidewalls in the transverse direction X. When the first drive rod 60' is rotated to a first position, it abuts against one sidewall of the first limiting groove 630'; when the first drive rod 60' is rotated to a second position, it abuts against the other sidewall of the first limiting groove 630'.

[0075] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product supply device further includes a second limiting member 63", which is fixed to the movable seat 2 and has a second limiting groove 630". A second drive rod 60" passes through the second limiting groove 630", which has two opposing sidewalls in the transverse direction X. When the second drive rod 60" is rotated to the third position, it abuts against one sidewall of the second limiting groove 630; when the second drive rod 60" is rotated to the fourth position, it abuts against the other sidewall of the second limiting groove 630.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 11As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the product supply device further includes a retainer 23 and a locking knob 24. The retainer 23 is movably mounted on the movable base 2 and is movable along the lateral direction X between a first retaining position and a second retaining position. The locking knob 24 is used to lock the retainer 23 to the movable base 2. When the retainer 23 is moved and locked to the first retaining position, the retainer 23 abuts against the other end of the first drive lever 60' to hold the first drive lever 60' in the second position, such that the first locking member 50' is held in the unlocked position. When the retainer 23 is moved and locked to the second retaining position, the retainer 23 abuts against the other end of the second drive lever 60'" to hold the second drive lever 60'" in the fourth position, such that the second locking member 50' is held in the unlocked position.

[0077] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a transverse groove 230 extending in the transverse direction X is formed on the retainer 23. The locking knob 24 passes through the transverse groove 230 and is threadedly connected to the movable seat 2. When the locking knob 24 is released, the retainer 23 can move relative to the movable seat 2 between a first retaining position and a second retaining position. When the locking knob 24 is tightened, the retainer 23 is locked onto the movable seat 2 and cannot move relative to the movable seat 2.

[0078] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the movable seat 2 has two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction Y, and the retainer 23 is mounted on one end of the movable seat 2. A handle 22 is also mounted on one end of the movable seat 2, so that the movable seat 2 can be driven to move in the longitudinal direction Y by pulling the handle 22.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the movable base 2 has a top and a bottom opposite each other in the height direction Z. A first tray 3' and / or a second tray 3" is mounted on the top of the movable base 2, and a first rack 4' and a second rack 4" are located below the bottom of the movable base 2 and are fixed to the fixed base 1. A first locking member 50' and a second locking member 50" are mounted on the bottom of the movable base 2.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, a slide rail 11 extending along the longitudinal direction Y is installed on the fixed base 1, and a slider 21 is fixed at the bottom of the movable base 2. The slider 21 cooperates with the slide rail 11, so that the movable base 2 can move along the slide rail 11.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 11 As shown in the illustrated embodiment, the first product 31' is a first connector, and the second product 31" is a second connector that is different from the first connector.

[0082] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments described above are exemplary and can be improved upon. The structures described in the various embodiments can be freely combined without causing structural or principle conflicts, and these changes should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0083] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation thereof.

[0084] While some embodiments of the general concept of this utility model have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this utility model, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0085] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the words "a" or "an" do not exclude multiple elements. Furthermore, any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A product supply device, characterized in that, include: Fixed base (1); The movable seat (2) is movably mounted on the fixed seat (1) and is capable of moving along the longitudinal direction (Y); The tray (3), mounted on the movable seat (2), has a plurality of grooves (30) for loading products (31) extending laterally (X) and arranged in the longitudinal direction (Y); A rack (4), fixed to the fixing seat (1), has a plurality of toothed grooves (40) arranged in the longitudinal direction (Y) and corresponding to the plurality of grooves (30); and The locking mechanism (5) has a locking member (50) movably mounted on the movable base (2), the locking member (50) being movable along the transverse direction (X) between a locked position engaging with the toothed groove (40) and an unlocked position disengaging from the toothed groove (40). When a groove (30) on the tray (3) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the locking element (50) is moved and engaged in a toothed groove (40) on the rack (4) to lock the movable seat (2).

2. The product supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When another groove (30) on the tray (3) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the locking member (50) is moved and engaged in another toothed groove (40) on the rack (4) to lock the movable seat (2).

3. The product supply device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When a groove (30) on the tray (3) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the product (31) loaded in the groove (30) can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel (32) by a laterally (X) moving member to supply the product (31) to the product conveying channel (32).

4. The product supply device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The tray (3) includes a first tray (3') and / or a second tray (3”), the first tray (3') having a plurality of first grooves (30') extending in the transverse (X) and arranged in the longitudinal (Y) for loading a first product (31'), and the second tray (3”) having a plurality of second grooves (30”) extending in the transverse (X) and arranged in the longitudinal (Y) for loading a second product (31”); The rack (4) includes a first rack (4') and a second rack (4”), the first rack (4') having a plurality of first grooves (40') arranged in the longitudinal direction (Y) and corresponding to a plurality of first grooves (30') on the first tray (3'), and the second rack (4”) having a plurality of second grooves (40”) arranged in the longitudinal direction (Y) and corresponding to a plurality of second grooves (30”) on the second tray (3”); The locking mechanism (5) includes a first locking mechanism (5') and a second locking mechanism (5”). The first locking mechanism (5') includes a first locking member (50') that is movable in the lateral direction (X) between a locking position engaged with the first tooth groove (40') and an unlocking position disengaged from the first tooth groove (40'). The second locking mechanism (5”) includes a second locking member (50”) that is movable in the lateral direction (X) between a locking position engaged with the second tooth groove (40”) and an unlocking position disengaged from the second tooth groove (40”). The plurality of first grooves (30') and the plurality of first toothed grooves (40') are arranged with a first pitch (P1), and the plurality of second grooves (30”) and the plurality of second toothed grooves (40”) are arranged with a second pitch (P2) different from the first pitch (P1).

5. The product supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When a first groove (30') on the first tray (3') mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the first locking member (50') is moved and engaged in a first toothed groove (40') on the first rack (4') to lock the movable seat (2); When a second groove (30”) on the second tray (3”) mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the second locking member (50”) is moved and engaged in a second toothed groove (40”) on the second rack (4”) to lock the movable seat (2).

6. The product supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: When another first groove (30') on the first tray (3') mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the first locking member (50') is moved and engaged in another first toothed groove (40') on the first rack (4') to lock the movable seat (2); When another second groove (30”) on the second tray (3”) mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the second locking member (50”) is moved and engaged in another second toothed groove (40”) on the second rack (4”) to lock the movable seat (2).

7. The product supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: When the first locking member (50') engages with the first toothed groove (40'), the second locking member (50") is moved and held in the unlocked position disengaged from the second toothed groove (40"); When the second locking member (50”) engages with the second toothed groove (40”), the first locking member (50’) is moved and held in the unlocked position disengaged from the first toothed groove (40’).

8. The product supply device according to claim 5, characterized in that: When a first groove (30') on the first tray (3') mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the first product (31') loaded in the first groove (30') can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel (32) by a laterally (X) movable member to supply the first product (31') to the product conveying channel (32); When a second groove (30”) on the second tray (3”) mounted on the movable seat (2) is moved to a position aligned with the entrance of the product conveying channel (32), the second product (31”) loaded in the second groove (30”) can be pushed into the entrance of the product conveying channel (32) by a laterally (X) movable member to supply the second product (31”) to the product conveying channel (32).

9. The product supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: When the first product (31') is supplied using the first tray (3') mounted on the movable seat (2), the first locking member (50') is able to move relative to the movable seat (2) between the locked position and the unlocked position, and the second locking member (50") is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat (2); When the second product (31”) is supplied using the second tray (3”) mounted on the movable seat (2), the second locking member (50”) is movable relative to the movable seat (2) between the locked position and the unlocked position, while the first locking member (50’) is held in the unlocked position and cannot move relative to the movable seat (2).

10. The product supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first locking member (50') includes a first block (50a') and a first tongue (50b') connected to one end of the first block (50a'), the first tongue (50b') being adapted to engage with the first tooth groove (40') of the first rack (4') to lock the movable seat (2); The second locking member (50”) includes a second block (50a”) and a second tongue (50b”) connected to one end of the second block (50a”), the second tongue (50b”) being adapted to engage with the second tooth groove (40”) of the second rack (4”) to lock the movable seat (2).

11. The product supply device according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first locking mechanism (5') further includes a first guide block (51') fixed to the movable seat (2), the first guide block (51') having a first guide groove (501') extending laterally (X); The second locking mechanism (5”) further includes a second guide block (51”) fixed to the movable seat (2), the second guide block (51”) having a second guide groove (501”) extending laterally (X); The first block (50a') of the first locking member (50') is movably accommodated in the first guide groove (501'), the first guide groove (501') being used to guide the first locking member (50') to move along the transverse direction (X) between the locked position and the unlocked position. The second block (50a”) of the second locking member (50”) is movably accommodated in the second guide groove (501”), which guides the second locking member (50”) to move along the transverse direction (X) between the locked position and the unlocked position.

12. The product supply device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The first locking mechanism (5') further includes a first return spring (52'), which is disposed in the first guide groove (501') and compressed between the first block (50a') and the first guide block (51'), for applying a first reset force on the first locking member (50') to automatically reset the first locking member (50') from the unlocked position to the locked position; The first locking mechanism (5') further includes a second return spring (52"), which is disposed in the second guide groove (501") and compressed between the second block (50a") and the second guide block (51"), for applying a second reset force on the second locking member (50") to automatically reset the second locking member (50") from the unlocked position to the locked position.

13. The product supply device according to claim 12, characterized in that, Also includes: A first driving mechanism (6') is connected to the first block (50a') and is used to drive the first locking member (50') from the locked position to the unlocked position; and The second drive mechanism (6”), connected to the second block (50a”), is used to drive the second locking member (50”) from the locked position to the unlocked position.

14. The product supply device according to claim 13, characterized in that: The first drive mechanism (6') includes: A first drive rod (60') is rotatably connected to the movable seat (2) via a first pivot (61') and has a first groove (601') formed at one end thereon; and The first sliding roller (62') is fixed to the first block (50a') and slidably engaged with the first slide groove (601') to convert the rotational motion of the first drive rod (60') into the lateral (X) linear movement of the first locking member (50').

15. The product supply device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The second drive mechanism (6”) includes: The second drive rod (60”) is rotatably connected to the movable seat (2) via a second pivot (61”) and has a second groove (601”) formed at one end thereon; and The second slide roller (62”) is fixed to the second block (50a”) and slides in engagement with the second slide groove (601”) to convert the rotational motion of the second drive rod (60”) into the lateral (X) linear movement of the second locking member (50”).

16. The product supply device according to claim 15, characterized in that: The first drive rod (60') is rotatable between a first position and a second position; When the first drive lever (60') is rotated from the first position to the second position, the first locking member (50') is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the first drive lever (60'); When the first locking member (50') is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the first return spring (52'), the first drive rod (60') is reset from the second position to the first position.

17. The product supply device according to claim 16, characterized in that: The second drive lever (60”) is rotatable between the third and fourth positions; When the second drive lever (60”) is rotated from the third position to the fourth position, the second locking member (50”) is moved from the locked position to the unlocked position under the drive of the second drive lever (60”); When the second locking member (50”) is reset from the unlocked position to the locked position under the action of the second return spring (52”), the second drive rod (60”) is reset from the third position to the fourth position.

18. The product supply device according to claim 17, characterized in that: When the first drive rod (60') is in the first position, the first drive rod (60') is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction (Y); When the first drive rod (60') is in the second position, the first drive rod (60') is parallel to the longitudinal direction (Y).

19. The product supply device according to claim 18, characterized in that: When the second drive rod (60”) is in the third position, the second drive rod (60”) is tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the longitudinal direction (Y); When the second drive rod (60”) is in the fourth position, the second drive rod (60”) is parallel to the longitudinal direction (Y).

20. The product supply device according to claim 19, characterized in that, Also includes: The first limiting member (63') is fixed to the movable seat (2) and has a first limiting groove (630'). The first drive rod (60') passes through the first limiting groove (630'), which has two opposing sidewalls in the transverse (X) direction. When the first drive rod (60') is rotated to the first position, the first drive rod (60') abuts against one side wall of the first limiting groove (630'); When the first drive rod (60') is rotated to the second position, the first drive rod (60') abuts against the other side wall of the first limiting groove (630').

21. The product supply device according to claim 20, characterized in that, Also includes: The second limiting member (63”) is fixed to the movable seat (2) and has a second limiting groove (630”). The second drive rod (60”) passes through the second limiting groove (630”), which has two opposing sidewalls in the transverse (X) direction. When the second drive rod (60”) is rotated to the third position, the second drive rod (60”) abuts against one side wall of the second limiting groove (630”); When the second drive rod (60”) is rotated to the fourth position, the second drive rod (60”) abuts against the other side wall of the second limiting groove (630”).

22. The product supply device according to claim 17, characterized in that, Also includes: The retainer (23) is movably mounted on the movable seat (2) and is movable along the transverse direction (X) between a first retaining position and a second retaining position; and A locking knob (24) is used to lock the retainer (23) to the movable seat (2). When the retainer (23) is moved and locked to the first retaining position, the retainer (23) abuts against the other end of the first drive rod (60') to hold the first drive rod (60') in the second position, such that the first locking member (50') is held in the unlocked position. When the retainer (23) is moved and locked to the second retaining position, the retainer (23) abuts against the other end of the second drive rod (60”) to hold the second drive rod (60”) in the fourth position, such that the second locking member (50”) is held in the unlocked position.

23. The product supply device according to claim 22, characterized in that: A transverse groove (230) extending along the transverse direction (X) is formed on the retainer (23), and the locking knob (24) passes through the transverse groove (230) and is threadedly connected to the movable seat (2); When the locking knob (24) is released, the retainer (23) is able to move relative to the movable seat (2) between the first retaining position and the second retaining position; When the locking knob (24) is tightened, the retainer (23) is locked onto the movable seat (2) and cannot move relative to the movable seat (2).

24. The product supply device according to claim 23, characterized in that: The movable seat (2) has two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction (Y), and the retainer (23) is mounted to one end of the movable seat (2); A handle (22) is also installed on one end of the movable seat (2), so that the movable seat (2) can be driven to move along the longitudinal direction (Y) by pulling the handle (22).

25. The product supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first tray (3') and / or the second tray (3”) are mounted on the top of the movable seat (2), the first rack (4') and the second rack (4”) are located below the bottom of the movable seat (2) and are fixed to the fixed seat (1), and the first locking member (50') and the second locking member (50”) are mounted on the bottom of the movable seat (2).

26. The product supply device according to claim 25, characterized in that: A slide rail (11) extending along the longitudinal direction (Y) is installed on the fixed seat (1), and a slider (21) is fixed at the bottom of the movable seat (2). The slider (21) cooperates with the slide rail (11) so that the movable seat (2) can move along the slide rail (11).

27. The product supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first product (31') is a first connector, and the second product (31") is a second connector that is different from the first connector.

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