Material shifting mechanism of automatic marking machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of marking equipment, in particular to a material shifting mechanism of an automatic marking machine, which comprises a material shifting frame, a material shifting arm component capable of reciprocating is arranged on the material shifting frame, and the material shifting arm component drives a material shifting plate to move so as to shift off products on a product conveying mechanism. When the scheme is adopted, the material stirring arm assembly can adopt an integral structure or a split structure. According to the utility model, the shifting mechanism of the automatic marking machine is optimized and improved, shifting and transferring of products are realized through reciprocating action, the transferring of the products can be accurately controlled, the standardization degree of transferring and stacking of the products is improved, the damage to the products in the shifting process can be reduced, and the rate of finished products of the products is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of marking equipment technology, specifically to an automatic marking machine material feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] When processing tobacco products or similar carton products, the step of adding product markings is usually done using a marking machine. Since these products are produced in large quantities, they need to be continuously transported by automated conveying equipment to the marking position along a predetermined conveying route before the markings are added.

[0003] Current marking and conveying equipment typically uses a conveyor belt to continuously transport products. When a product reaches a set position, it is decelerated, stopped, and marked synchronously before proceeding with subsequent transfer operations. Subsequent products then repeat the same steps to be marked one by one.

[0004] During the product transfer process, traditional processing solutions have various transfer methods, and the traditional processing methods have some shortcomings, including: when transferring products, some technologies collect and store products by automatically sliding them down, which has the problem of uncontrollable product transfer; some technologies use grippers to grab and store products, which may damage the products.

[0005] It is evident that the current automatic marking machine's product transfer scheme still has room for improvement. Optimization is needed to enhance the precision and automation of the product transfer process, reduce product damage, and ultimately improve overall product quality. Therefore, a more reasonable technical solution is required to address the existing technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome at least one of the aforementioned defects, this utility model proposes an automatic marking machine material feeding mechanism that transfers products one by one, thereby achieving precise control over product transfer, reducing damage to products, maintaining product quality, reducing device wear, and extending the device's service life.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the automatic marking machine feeding mechanism disclosed in this utility model can adopt the following technical solution:

[0008] An automatic marking machine feeding mechanism includes:

[0009] The product feeding mechanism works in conjunction with the product conveying mechanism to move products from the product conveying mechanism to the product storage mechanism;

[0010] Furthermore, after the product is marked, it is conveyed backward by the conveying mechanism. Once conveyed to a certain position, it is moved and transferred by a material-picking mechanism. The material-picking mechanism can take various forms and is not limited to one. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the product-picking mechanism includes a material-picking frame, on which a reciprocating material-picking arm assembly is installed. The material-picking arm assembly drives the material-picking plate to move, thereby removing the product from the product conveying mechanism. When adopting the above scheme, the material-picking arm assembly can be an integral structure or a split structure.

[0011] Furthermore, the structure of the material feeding frame is not limited to a single option. Here, we propose one feasible alternative: the material feeding frame includes a gantry frame, on which a material feeding slide rail and a material feeding slider are mounted. The material feeding slider cooperates with the material feeding slide rail and drives the material feeding arm assembly to reciprocate. In this configuration, the sliding direction of the material feeding sliders is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the product conveying mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the material-feeding slide rail should ensure the stability of the sliding motion while realizing the sliding of the material-feeding slider. Here, optimization is proposed, and one feasible option is suggested: the material-feeding slide rail includes one main rail and at least two guide rails. When adopting the above scheme, both the main rail and the guide rail can be circular or polygonal slide rods.

[0013] Furthermore, the structure of the material-feeding arm assembly can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the material-feeding arm assembly includes a cantilever and a boom. The cantilever cooperates with the material-feeding frame, and the upper end of the boom is connected to the cantilever, while the lower end is connected to the material-feeding plate. When the above scheme is adopted, the material-feeding arm assembly forms an L-shaped crank arm structure, and the entire crank arm structure reciprocates to achieve material feeding.

[0014] Furthermore, the structure of the boom can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the cantilever includes a connecting base, the connecting base plate is fitted with a main cantilever plate and a secondary cantilever plate, and the main cantilever plate and the secondary cantilever plate combine to form a T-shaped structure. The main cantilever is provided with several hollowed-out weight-reduction holes. When adopting the above scheme, the hollowed-out weight-reduction holes can be constructed as elongated strips or as multi-hole structures.

[0015] Furthermore, the material-pulling plate below the boom can be fixed by direct connection or by intermediate structure. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the lower end of the boom is provided with a material-pulling plate lifting mechanism, and the material-pulling plate is connected to the material-pulling plate lifting mechanism and adjusted for lifting.

[0016] Furthermore, the material feeding plate lifting mechanism can achieve material feeding through various structures and is not limited to one. Here, we optimize and propose one feasible option: the material feeding plate lifting mechanism includes a telescopic rod controlled by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure. The lower end of the telescopic rod is provided with a material feeding connecting seat. The material feeding plate is designed with a connecting mating block, which is connected and fixed to the material feeding connecting seat. When using the above solution, the connecting mating block and the material feeding plate are connected and fixed by fasteners, or they can be integrally formed.

[0017] Furthermore, during material feeding, the feeding plate pushes the product to one side of the product conveying mechanism. To provide better resistance to the side surface of the product, the structure of the feeding plate is optimized, and one feasible option is proposed: the lower part of the feeding plate forms a toothed edge that matches the placement slot. When the feeding plate moves towards the placement slot to feed the product, the toothed edge engages with the placement slot. With this solution, the toothed structure on the feeding plate corresponds one-to-one with the placement slot.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, some of the beneficial effects of the technical solution disclosed in this utility model include:

[0019] This invention optimizes and improves the material feeding mechanism of the automatic marking machine. It realizes the feeding and storage of products through reciprocating motion, which can achieve precise control of product storage, improve the standardization of product storage and stacking, reduce the damage to products during the feeding process, and improve the product yield. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic marking machine.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front view structural diagram of an automatic marking machine.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall raw material conveying assembly.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the raw material conveying assembly.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall product feeding mechanism.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the product feeding mechanism.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall product conveying mechanism and an enlarged schematic diagram of a part of its structure.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a front view schematic diagram of the product conveying mechanism.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a side view of the product conveying mechanism.

[0030] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the product feeding mechanism and the product storage mechanism.

[0031] Figure 11 A top view of the product feeding mechanism and the product storage mechanism.

[0032] Figure 12 A side view of the product feeding mechanism and the product storage mechanism.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the overall material feeding mechanism for the product.

[0034] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the product storage facility.

[0035] Figure 15 This is a side view of the product storage facility.

[0036] In the above attached figures, the meanings of each label are as follows:

[0037] 1. Raw material conveying assembly; 101. Feeding box; 102. Storage platform; 103. Conveyor belt; 104. Fixed guide plate; 105. Movable adjusting plate; 106. Material blocking assembly; 107. Reciprocating pushing assembly;

[0038] 2. Product pushing mechanism; 201. Stacking plate; 202. Movable baffle; 203. Vertical plate; 204. Push-pull assembly; 205. Inclined backing plate; 206. Waiting slot; 207. Retrieval slot; 208. Quantity detection assembly; 209. In-place detection assembly; 210. Lifting plate; 211. Connecting block; 212. Connecting folding plate; 213. Lifting mechanism; 214. Orientation guide structure;

[0039] 3. Product marking organization;

[0040] 4. Product feeding mechanism; 401. Gantry frame; 402. Feeding slide rail; 403. Feeding slider; 404. Cantilever; 404a. Connecting base; 405. Hanger arm; 406. Feeding plate lifting mechanism; 407. Feeding plate; 408. Connecting mating block;

[0041] 5. Main control component;

[0042] 6. Product storage mechanism; 601. Storage frame; 602. Support frame; 602a. Support base plate; 602b. Support side plate; 602c. Support back plate; 603. Triangular support part; 604. Connecting part; 605. Height adjustment mechanism; 606. Moving head; 607. Sensor head;

[0043] 7. Product conveying mechanism; 701. Fixed frame plate; 702. Movable frame plate; 702a. Picking claw; 703. Auxiliary toothed beam; 704. Connecting plate; 705. Translation driver; 706. Translation slide rail; 707. Translation slider; 708. Translation seat plate; 709. Lifting driver; 710. Orientation seat plate; 712. Bearing plate; 713. Column; 714. Orientation sleeve; 715. Orientation rod; 716. Lifting seat plate; 717. Storage slot; 718. Slot;

[0044] 8. Products. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, further illustrates this embodiment.

[0046] To address the numerous shortcomings of existing product marking machine feeding mechanisms, the following embodiments are optimized to overcome these deficiencies.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figures 10-13 As shown, the automatic marking machine feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment is used to cooperate with the product conveying mechanism and feed the product from the product conveying mechanism to the product storage mechanism.

[0049] After the products are marked, they are conveyed backward by the conveying mechanism. Once conveyed to a certain position, a material-picking mechanism moves and transfers the products. The material-picking mechanism can take various forms and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the product-picking mechanism includes a material-picking frame with a reciprocating material-picking arm assembly. The material-picking arm assembly drives a material-picking plate to move, thereby removing the products from the product conveying mechanism. When using the above solution, the material-picking arm assembly can be an integral structure or a split structure.

[0050] The structure of the material feeding frame is not limited to a single type. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material feeding frame includes a gantry frame, and the gantry frame is equipped with a material feeding slide rail and a material feeding slider. The material feeding slider cooperates with the material feeding slide rail and drives the material feeding arm assembly to reciprocate. When adopting the above scheme, the sliding direction of the material feeding slider is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the product conveying mechanism.

[0051] When the material-feeding slide rail enables the sliding of the material-feeding slider, it should also ensure the stability of the sliding. This embodiment optimizes this by adopting one feasible option: the material-feeding slide rail includes one main rail and at least two guide rails. When adopting the above scheme, both the main rail and the guide rail can be circular or polygonal slide rods.

[0052] The material-feeding arm assembly can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material-feeding arm assembly includes a cantilever and a boom. The cantilever cooperates with the material-feeding frame, and the upper end of the boom is connected to the cantilever, while the lower end is connected to the material-feeding plate. When the above scheme is adopted, the material-feeding arm assembly forms an L-shaped crank arm structure, and the entire crank arm structure reciprocates to achieve material feeding.

[0053] The structure of the boom can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the cantilever includes a connecting base, the connecting base plate is fitted with a main cantilever plate and a secondary cantilever plate, and the main cantilever plate and the secondary cantilever plate are combined to form a T-shaped structure. The main cantilever is provided with several hollow weight-reduction holes. When adopting the above solution, the hollow weight-reduction holes can be constructed as elongated strips or as multi-hole structures.

[0054] The lower part of the boom is used to cooperate with the material-pulling plate. It can be fixed by direct connection or by cooperation with an intermediate structure. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one of the feasible options: the lower end of the boom is provided with a material-pulling plate lifting mechanism. The material-pulling plate is connected to the material-pulling plate lifting mechanism and is adjusted for lifting.

[0055] The material feeding plate lifting mechanism can achieve material feeding through various structures, and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material feeding plate lifting mechanism includes a telescopic rod controlled by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure, and a material feeding connecting seat is provided at the lower end of the telescopic rod. The material feeding plate is designed with a connecting mating block, which is connected and fixed to the material feeding connecting seat. When adopting the above solution, the connecting mating block and the material feeding plate are connected and fixed by fasteners, or they can be integrally formed.

[0056] When the material feeding plate feeds materials, it pushes the product to one side of the product conveying mechanism. To provide better resistance to the side surface of the product, this embodiment optimizes the structure of the feeding plate and adopts one feasible option: the lower part of the feeding plate forms a toothed edge that matches the storage slot. When the feeding plate moves towards the storage slot to feed materials, the toothed edge engages with the storage slot. With this solution, the toothed structure on the feeding plate corresponds one-to-one with the storage slot.

[0057] Example 2

[0058] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides an automatic marking machine that uses the aforementioned product feeding mechanism to automate the conveying and marking of products. In particular, for strip-shaped products, it can pick, mark, convey, and stack them one by one. The entire process is automated, ensuring the control accuracy of the processing.

[0059] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, one of the structures of the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes:

[0060] The raw material conveying assembly is used to provide products to be marked and to continuously convey the products toward the product pushing mechanism along a set route.

[0061] Before products are uniformly arranged and conveyed, they are guided and conveyed by a raw material conveying assembly. The products are guided and arranged by the raw material conveying assembly, maintaining a basically uniform conveying angle before being sent to the product pushing mechanism. The raw material conveying assembly can employ various methods to achieve this guided arrangement; it is not limited to a single method. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the raw material conveying assembly includes a conveyor belt with a conveying guide assembly on it. The conveying guide assembly includes a fixed guide plate and a movable adjusting plate. The fixed guide plate extends to the product pushing mechanism, and the movable adjusting plate is arranged parallel to the fixed guide plate and relatively close to or far from it. With this method, the distance between the fixed guide plate and the movable adjusting plate can be adjusted. The distance can be adjusted to an appropriate position according to the length of the product, thereby achieving the purpose of guiding the product arrangement. When it is necessary to accommodate products of different lengths, this can be achieved by adjusting the distance.

[0062] The adjustment method of the movable adjusting plate can be achieved through various structures and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the movable adjusting plate cooperates with the reciprocating pushing component, which drives the movable adjusting plate closer to or away from the fixed guide plate. When adopting the above scheme, the reciprocating pushing component includes several pushing rods and pushing sleeves. The pushing sleeves or pushing rods are fixedly installed on the equipment frame of the raw material conveying component, and the corresponding pushing rods or pushing sleeves are connected and cooperate with the movable adjusting plate.

[0063] During the backward conveying of products, in order to control the conveying speed and reduce the accumulation at the product pushing mechanism, the raw material conveying components can be adjusted, and one feasible option can be adopted: a baffle assembly is provided at the end of the conveyor belt. The baffle assembly includes a lifting plate or a deflecting plate, and the baffle assembly is used to cooperate with the conveying guide assembly to control the backward conveying of products. When the above solution is adopted, the lifting plate or deflecting plate in the baffle assembly is perpendicular to the conveying direction, which can block and correct the products, thereby allowing the products to enter the product pushing mechanism in an orderly manner.

[0064] The raw material conveying assembly may also include a structure for placing raw materials, facilitating faster placement and conveying of materials. Various solutions can be adopted; this embodiment optimizes and uses one feasible option: the raw material conveying assembly further includes a loading box, which includes a storage cavity, with a storage platform positioned above the storage cavity. When using the above solution, the loading box is used to temporarily store products to be conveyed and marked, while the storage platform serves as a temporary transfer station; after placing the products on the storage platform, they can be transferred to the conveyor belt.

[0065] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes, in its second structure:

[0066] The product feeding mechanism is used to acquire products and hold individual products in the waiting slot. When the product conveying mechanism is started, products are acquired from the waiting slot one by one and conveyed backward.

[0067] After the products from the raw material conveying assembly arrive at the product pushing mechanism, they undergo temporary storage and individual transfer for subsequent marking operations. The product pushing mechanism is not limited to a single design; this embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the product pushing mechanism includes a pushing frame with a stacking plate for temporary product storage above it. The stacking plate is inclined, and the waiting slot is located at the bottom of the stacking plate. Using this design, products from the raw material conveying assembly are first transferred to the stacking plate and arranged sequentially before entering the waiting slot one by one. Products in the waiting slot are then transferred to the subsequent product conveying mechanism. During this process, products can be marked either in the waiting slot or on the product conveying mechanism.

[0068] To maintain the neatness of the products on the stacking plate and facilitate their entry into the waiting slot, proper guidance and arrangement of the products can be achieved through various methods, which are not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the stacking plate is provided with side baffle assemblies on both sides. The side baffle assembly includes a vertical plate connected to the pusher frame, and a movable baffle is connected to the vertical plate. When the movable baffles on both sides of the stacking plate are relatively close or relatively far apart, the vertical plate is used to fix it to the pusher frame. The vertical plate is provided with a telescopic structure to cooperate with the movable baffle, thereby adjusting the distance between the two movable baffles.

[0069] The telescopic structure can adopt various solutions and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: a push-pull assembly is provided on the upright plate. The push-pull assembly cooperates with the movable baffle and drives the movable baffle to move. When adopting the above solution, the push-pull assembly can be an electric push-pull structure, such as an electric telescopic cylinder or an electric telescopic rod; it can also be a pneumatic or hydraulic telescopic rod, which can drive the movable baffle to move back and forth and adjust it to a suitable position.

[0070] When the pushing mechanism pushes and moves products one by one, it can be achieved through various methods, and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the pushing frame is provided with a sloping plate, which is located at the lower end of the stacking plate, and the waiting slot is formed at the upper end of the sloping plate and is higher than the surface of the stacking plate; a top-lifting component is also provided on the sloping plate, which is used to lift the products one by one into the waiting slot. When the above solution is adopted, the top-lifting component can move downward to below the stacking plate, so that the product can slide downward, and the top-lifting component can then lift the product upward to push it into the waiting slot.

[0071] The structure of the top material assembly can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the top material assembly includes a lifting mechanism, which is connected to a lifting plate and drives the lifting plate to reciprocate along the surface of the inclined plate. When adopting the above scheme, the lifting mechanism can be an electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic actuation mechanism, thereby driving the lifting plate to reciprocate along the inclined plate.

[0072] The lifting plate and the inclined plate are in contact and sliding fit. To maintain the movement of the lifting plate in a predetermined direction, the fit structure between the lifting plate and the inclined plate can be improved. This embodiment optimizes this by adopting one feasible option: the contact surfaces of the lifting plate and the inclined plate form a directional guide structure, which restricts the lifting plate from rising or falling in a straight line. When adopting this solution, the directional guide structure can be a guide groove structure, so that the lifting plate moves in a straight line under the constraint of the guide groove structure.

[0073] The specific components of the lifting mechanism can be further refined. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the lifting mechanism is provided with a connecting folding plate, and a connecting block is formed at the lower end of the lifting plate. The connecting folding plate and the connecting block are connected in cooperation. When the above scheme is adopted, the connecting folding plate of the lifting mechanism can be constructed as an L-shaped plate, and the connecting folding plate and the connecting block are connected by fasteners to form an integral structure.

[0074] During the product pushing process, the product pushing mechanism also counts the number of products and monitors the waiting slots. This can be achieved through various methods and is not limited to a single approach. The product pushing mechanism also includes an automatic detection component, which includes a quantity detection component to detect the number of products on the stacking plate and an in-situ detection component to detect the presence of products in the waiting slots. When using the above methods, the automatic detection component includes an infrared detection probe. By monitoring designated locations on the stacking plate, it can count the passing products, thereby achieving quantity verification.

[0075] The retrieval slot is used in conjunction with the retrieval claw to grasp the product. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the retrieval slot includes at least two longitudinally penetrating openings through the waiting slot, and the distance between the openings is less than the length of the product. When adopting the above scheme, the number of retrieval slots can be set to three, and they are arranged at intervals in the middle of the waiting slot.

[0076] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the third structure of the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes:

[0077] The product conveying mechanism includes a fixed frame plate and a movable frame plate. The fixed frame plate and the movable frame plate are respectively provided with a storage slot for placing products. The front end of the movable frame plate is provided with a picking claw, and a picking slot corresponding to the picking claw is formed on the waiting slot. When the movable frame plate is opened and moves along a set circulation path, the picking claw cooperates with the picking slot to pick up the product from the waiting slot and place the product on the storage slot.

[0078] The product conveying mechanism is used to transport products transferred by the pushing mechanism backward. During the conveying process, it maintains a distance between individual products and other products, and precisely controls the conveying speed to avoid collisions and damage during product transport. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the product conveying mechanism includes a support plate, on which several columns are provided to support a fixed frame plate. When the above scheme is adopted, the support plate works with the frame for support, and the columns support and fix the fixed frame plate, maintaining stability after the product is placed; with the help of the movable frame plate, the product can be gradually moved forward along the extension direction of the fixed frame plate.

[0079] To better position products, the fixed shelves can be arranged in various ways, and are not limited to a single method. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the number of fixed shelves is two, arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and the movable shelves are arranged between the fixed shelves. When the above scheme is adopted, the movable shelves move along a cyclic path between the fixed shelves, which can realize the picking up, moving forward, and placing of products in a cyclical manner.

[0080] When the movable shelf moves along the cyclic path, it can be achieved through various methods, and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the support plate is provided with a driving component, which includes a translational motion component and a lifting motion component. The translational motion component drives the lifting motion component to move, and the movable shelf cooperates with and moves synchronously with the lifting motion component. When the above solution is adopted, the translational motion component and the lifting motion component move synchronously, which can realize the movable shelf moving along an elliptical cyclic path, as well as polygonal paths, circular paths, etc.

[0081] The translational actuator provides horizontal displacement for the movable frame. Its structure can adopt various designs; this embodiment optimizes and uses one feasible option: the translational actuator includes a translational driver, a translational slide rail, and a translational slider. The translational slider is mounted on the translational slide rail and has a translational base plate. The translational driver drives the translational slider to reciprocate along the translational slide rail. In this design, several translational sliders are used to move the translational base plate. The translational driver includes an electric telescopic cylinder, a pneumatic telescopic rod, or a hydraulic telescopic rod, and its operation is controlled by a main control component.

[0082] The lifting mechanism is used to drive the movable frame plate to move up and down. Combined with the movement of the translation mechanism, it enables a cyclical movement path. The lifting mechanism can employ various designs and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the lifting mechanism includes a lifting driver and a lifting seat plate. The lifting driver is mounted on the translation seat plate and drives the lifting seat plate to move up and down synchronously. The lifting seat plate is connected to the movable frame plate and moves synchronously. When using the above design, the lifting driver can be an electric telescopic cylinder, a pneumatic telescopic cylinder, or a hydraulic telescopic cylinder.

[0083] When the lifting mechanism performs its action, it maintains a stable lifting direction to improve the reliability of the action. This stability can be achieved through various methods; this embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: a directional plate is further provided between the translational plate and the lifting plate. The directional plate and the translational plate are connected and fixed by several support columns. A lifting and directional mechanism is provided between the directional plate and the lifting plate. With this solution, the directional plate remains fixed, thus limiting the directional lifting of the lifting plate.

[0084] The lifting and directional mechanism can be implemented in various ways and is not limited to a single approach. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the lifting and directional mechanism includes a directional sleeve and a directional rod, with the directional sleeve and directional rod sleeved together and sliding in the longitudinal direction. When adopting the above approach, the number of directional sleeves and directional rods is greater than or equal to two.

[0085] Because the fixed racks are spaced apart, various methods can be used to maintain their integrity, thus achieving more precise product placement. This embodiment optimizes this by employing one feasible option: connecting plates are provided at both ends of the fixed racks, connecting them together. An auxiliary toothed beam is provided between the two connecting plates, with several slots on the auxiliary toothed beam corresponding one-to-one with the storage slots of the fixed racks. Using this method, the auxiliary toothed beam improves the stability and reliability of product placement, allows for a larger spacing between the two fixed racks, enabling wider movable racks and a wider lifting claw, thus improving the stability of product transfer.

[0086] To improve the fit between the movable frame plate and the auxiliary toothed beam, this embodiment optimizes the structure of the movable frame plate: an auxiliary gap is formed on the movable frame plate to accommodate the auxiliary toothed beam. When using the above scheme, the movable frame plate can be constructed in a U-shape.

[0087] The retrieval claw on the movable shelf is used to retrieve and transfer products. Its specific structure is not uniquely limited; this embodiment optimizes the design and adopts one feasible option: the retrieval claw includes at least two hooks that move with the movable shelf to pick up a product and transfer it to the fixed shelf. With this design, the retrieval claw and the movable shelf are integrally formed.

[0088] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the fourth structure of the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes:

[0089] The product marking mechanism works in conjunction with the product pushing mechanism or product conveying mechanism to mark the products.

[0090] The product marking mechanism is used to mark products and can employ various schemes. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the product marking mechanism includes a marking head assembly, which is driven by a first adjusting component to adjust its lifting, translation, and rotation. When using the above scheme, the marking head assembly includes a laser component, and it remains fixed after being adjusted to a suitable position by the first adjusting component. When changing the product to be marked or when the marking position needs to be changed, the position and orientation of the marking head assembly are adjusted again using the first adjusting component.

[0091] The structure of the first adjustment component can adopt various schemes and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the first adjustment component includes a lifting frame, which drives the synchronous plate to rise and fall, and the synchronous plate is also provided with an adjustment seat. The adjustment seat includes a telescopic rotary shaft, the free end of which is connected to and drives the marking head assembly to adjust its extension and rotation. When the above scheme is adopted, the lifting frame can adjust the height of the marking head assembly, and the telescopic rotary shaft can adjust the horizontal position and marking direction of the marking head assembly. The combination of the lifting frame and the telescopic rotary shaft can realize the adjustment of the marking position and direction within a spatial range.

[0092] The automatic marking machine operates under unified control, and the specific control method is not limited to a single approach. This optimization adopts one feasible option: it also includes a main control component. This main control component comprises a control host connected to several interactive modules. The control host also connects to and controls the operation of the raw material conveying component, product pushing mechanism, product conveying mechanism, product marking mechanism, product feeding mechanism, and product storage mechanism. With this solution, the control host can perform information storage, data processing, control signal generation, and detection signal processing. Simultaneously, it can display current operating data through interactive modules and receive and execute instructions after interaction.

[0093] like Figures 10-13 As shown, the fifth structure of the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes:

[0094] The product feeding mechanism works in conjunction with the product conveying mechanism to move products from the product conveying mechanism to the product storage mechanism.

[0095] After the products are marked, they are conveyed backward by the conveying mechanism. Once conveyed to a certain position, a material-picking mechanism moves and transfers the products. The material-picking mechanism can take various forms and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the product-picking mechanism includes a material-picking frame with a reciprocating material-picking arm assembly. The material-picking arm assembly drives a material-picking plate to move, thereby removing the products from the product conveying mechanism. When using the above solution, the material-picking arm assembly can be an integral structure or a split structure.

[0096] The structure of the material feeding frame is not limited to a single type. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material feeding frame includes a gantry frame, and the gantry frame is equipped with a material feeding slide rail and a material feeding slider. The material feeding slider cooperates with the material feeding slide rail and drives the material feeding arm assembly to reciprocate. When adopting the above scheme, the sliding direction of the material feeding slider is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the product conveying mechanism.

[0097] When the material-feeding slide rail enables the sliding of the material-feeding slider, it should also ensure the stability of the sliding. This embodiment optimizes this by adopting one feasible option: the material-feeding slide rail includes one main rail and at least two guide rails. When adopting the above scheme, both the main rail and the guide rail can be circular or polygonal slide rods.

[0098] The material-feeding arm assembly can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material-feeding arm assembly includes a cantilever and a boom. The cantilever cooperates with the material-feeding frame, and the upper end of the boom is connected to the cantilever, while the lower end is connected to the material-feeding plate. When the above scheme is adopted, the material-feeding arm assembly forms an L-shaped crank arm structure, and the entire crank arm structure reciprocates to achieve material feeding.

[0099] The structure of the boom can be constructed in various forms and is not limited to a single one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the cantilever includes a connecting base, the connecting base plate is fitted with a main cantilever plate and a secondary cantilever plate, and the main cantilever plate and the secondary cantilever plate are combined to form a T-shaped structure. The main cantilever is provided with several hollow weight-reduction holes. When adopting the above solution, the hollow weight-reduction holes can be constructed as elongated strips or as multi-hole structures.

[0100] The lower part of the boom is used to cooperate with the material-pulling plate. It can be fixed by direct connection or by cooperation with an intermediate structure. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one of the feasible options: the lower end of the boom is provided with a material-pulling plate lifting mechanism. The material-pulling plate is connected to the material-pulling plate lifting mechanism and is adjusted for lifting.

[0101] The material feeding plate lifting mechanism can achieve material feeding through various structures, and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the material feeding plate lifting mechanism includes a telescopic rod controlled by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure, and a material feeding connecting seat is provided at the lower end of the telescopic rod. The material feeding plate is designed with a connecting mating block, which is connected and fixed to the material feeding connecting seat. When adopting the above solution, the connecting mating block and the material feeding plate are connected and fixed by fasteners, or they can be integrally formed.

[0102] When the material feeding plate feeds materials, it pushes the product to one side of the product conveying mechanism. To provide better resistance to the side surface of the product, this embodiment optimizes the structure of the feeding plate and adopts one feasible option: the lower part of the feeding plate forms a toothed edge that matches the storage slot. When the feeding plate moves towards the storage slot to feed materials, the toothed edge engages with the storage slot. With this solution, the toothed structure on the feeding plate corresponds one-to-one with the storage slot.

[0103] like Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, the automatic marking machine provided in this embodiment includes, in its sixth structure:

[0104] The product storage mechanism includes a storage component located next to the product conveying mechanism, and the storage component is adjustable in height relative to the product conveying mechanism.

[0105] The storage unit is used to place products, and its structure is not uniquely limited. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the storage unit includes a storage frame with an opening on one side for receiving products, and the inner bottom surface of the storage frame is flush with the conveying surface of the product conveying mechanism. With this solution, the storage frame can stack products layer by layer. After the bottom layer of products is stacked, the storage frame descends, and the second layer of products can be stacked simultaneously.

[0106] To reduce the weight of the storage frame while ensuring proper airflow and maintaining good product condition after stacking, this embodiment optimizes the process by employing one feasible option: ventilation holes are provided at the bottom and sides of the storage frame. When using this solution, the ventilation holes can be constructed as strip-shaped holes or circular openings.

[0107] Once the storage frame is full, it can be loaded, unloaded, and transferred. This embodiment optimizes its structure and adopts one feasible option: the storage frame is also equipped with a handle structure. When adopting the above solution, the handle structure can be a lifting hole structure or a separate lifting ring structure.

[0108] The storage component's structure has been optimized, and the following feasible option can also be adopted: the storage component further includes a support frame for fixing the storage frame, the support frame including a support base that mates with the storage frame, and a stabilizing frame is provided below the support base. When adopting the above solution, the stabilizing frame maintains the stability of the support base, and the storage frame placed on the support base is a separable structure. The two are mated together by surface contact, and an appropriate anti-slip structure can be provided between the mating surfaces to ensure the stability of the storage frame.

[0109] The specific structure of the support frame can adopt various solutions and is not limited to one. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the support frame includes a support base plate for placing and storing the frame, support side plates are provided on both sides of the support base plate, and a support back plate is provided on the rear side of the support base plate. Ventilation holes are formed on the support base plate and the support back plate. When adopting the above solution, the support side plates and the support back plate are set to the support base plate by connecting fasteners.

[0110] The structure of the stabilizing frame can be constructed in different forms. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the stabilizing frame includes a connecting part, on which at least two triangular support parts are formed; the connecting part is fitted to the storage height adjustment mechanism and is adjusted in height relative to the product conveying mechanism; the triangular support parts are fitted and connected to the support frame body. With the above solution, the height adjustment of the connecting part can drive the triangular support parts and the support frame body to rise and fall synchronously, meeting the requirements for layer-by-layer product stacking.

[0111] The storage height adjustment mechanism can adjust the height of the connecting part in various ways. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the storage height adjustment mechanism includes a height adjustment rail with a lifting slider on it. The connecting part is connected to and cooperates with the lifting slider, and they rise and fall synchronously. When adopting the above solution, the height adjustment rail can be a slide rail or a slide rod, etc.; the corresponding lifting slider cooperates with the height adjustment rail to achieve rising and falling.

[0112] In other technical solutions, the height adjustment mechanism can also adopt different schemes. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the height adjustment mechanism further includes a hydraulic drive component, which is used to drive the lifting slider to rise or fall along the height adjustment rail. When the above scheme is adopted, the hydraulic drive component can ensure the smooth raising and lowering of the lifting slider.

[0113] During height adjustment, the adjusted height needs to be monitored and tested to precisely control the lifting height of the storage frame. The height adjustment mechanism also includes a height monitoring component to monitor the current position of the lifting slider. Using this solution, the height monitoring component communicates with the control host, sending the monitored signals to the control host for processing and judgment.

[0114] The height monitoring component can achieve height monitoring through various methods. This embodiment optimizes and adopts one feasible option: the height monitoring component includes several sensors spaced longitudinally on the height adjustment structure, and a moving head mounted on the lifting slider and moving synchronously with the lifting slider. When the sensors detect the moving head, they generate an presence signal. Using this method, the sensors can monitor the moving head and provide feedback to the control host, thereby adjusting the lifting height in a timely manner, enabling the feeding mechanism to smoothly move the product into the storage frame.

[0115] The aforementioned automatic marking machine can achieve automated transportation and marking of products on the production line by continuously conveying, transferring, and marking products. During transportation, products can be selected one by one and transferred backward, achieving precise control of the transportation process and facilitating the maintenance of the precise position of the products, thereby achieving the accuracy of marking.

[0116] The above are the embodiments listed in this example. However, this example is not limited to the optional embodiments described above. Those skilled in the art can arbitrarily combine the above methods to obtain other various embodiments. Anyone can derive other various forms of embodiments under the guidance of this example. The above specific embodiments should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this example. The scope of protection of this example should be defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A material feeding mechanism for an automatic marking machine, characterized in that, The product includes a material feeding frame with a reciprocating material feeding arm assembly. The material feeding arm assembly drives a material feeding plate to move, thereby feeding products off the product conveying mechanism. The lower part of the material feeding plate forms a toothed edge that matches the storage groove. When the material feeding plate moves toward the storage groove to feed the product, the toothed edge fits into the storage groove.

2. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material feeding frame includes a gantry frame, and the gantry frame is equipped with a material feeding slide rail and a material feeding slider. The material feeding slider cooperates with the material feeding slide rail and drives the material feeding arm assembly to move back and forth.

3. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material feeding slide rail includes one main rail and at least two guide rails.

4. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The material-picking arm assembly includes a cantilever and a lifting arm. The cantilever cooperates with the material-picking frame. The upper end of the lifting arm is connected to the cantilever, and the lower end is connected to the material-picking plate.

5. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cantilever includes a connecting base, a connecting base plate with a main cantilever plate and a secondary cantilever plate, and the main cantilever plate and the secondary cantilever plate are combined to form a T-shaped structure. The main cantilever is provided with several hollow weight-reduction holes.

6. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the boom is equipped with a material-pulling plate lifting mechanism, and the material-pulling plate is connected to the material-pulling plate lifting mechanism and is adjusted for lifting.

7. The automatic marking machine feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material feeding plate lifting mechanism includes a telescopic rod controlled by pneumatic or hydraulic pressure. The lower end of the telescopic rod is provided with a material feeding connecting seat. The material feeding plate is designed with a connecting mating block and is connected and fixed to the material feeding connecting seat through the connecting mating block.

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