Flexible feeding module

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of product feeding, in particular to a flexible feeding module which comprises a machine frame, and a feeding mechanism is installed on the surface of the machine frame. A jacking mechanism used for jacking materials is installed on the side, away from the feeding mechanism, of the machine frame, and a feeding mechanical arm is installed on the surface of the machine frame. A visual detection mechanism is installed on the surface of the rack and located on one side of the feeding mechanism. And a control panel is mounted on the surface of the rack. By arranging the feeding mechanism, the feeding manipulator and the jacking mechanism, the automation degree of feeding is improved, and manual auxiliary operation is not needed in the feeding process, so that the labor intensity is reduced, and the working efficiency during feeding is improved; in addition, by arranging the visual detection mechanism, visual detection work during feeding is achieved, and therefore the grabbing position is accurate during feeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of product feeding technology, specifically a flexible feeding module. Background Technology

[0002] During the processing or assembly of products, loading operations are required. Currently, loading of existing products is all done manually, with a low degree of automation. This increases the labor intensity and reduces the efficiency of loading. Moreover, existing products rarely have visual inspection functions during loading, resulting in inaccurate gripping positions and causing significant inconvenience for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible feeding module to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, such as the need for manual feeding, low work efficiency, and inaccurate gripping position during feeding.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a flexible feeding module, including a frame, a feeding mechanism mounted on the surface of the frame for feeding products; a lifting mechanism for lifting products is mounted on the side of the frame away from the feeding mechanism; a feeding robot is mounted on the surface of the frame for feeding products from the feeding mechanism onto the lifting mechanism; a vision inspection mechanism is mounted on the surface of the frame and on the side of the feeding mechanism for visual inspection when the feeding robot picks up products; and a control panel is mounted on the surface of the frame for controlling the various mechanisms.

[0005] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a receiving tray, which are respectively fixed to the surface of the frame. The vibratory feeder can feed the product into the receiving tray.

[0006] Preferably, the visual inspection mechanism includes a camera bracket and a visual CCD camera. The camera bracket is fixed to the surface of the frame, and the visual CCD camera is installed on the top of the camera bracket and directly above the receiving tray. The visual CCD camera is used to take visual pictures of the products inside the receiving tray.

[0007] Preferably, the loading robot includes an X-axis linear module, a Y-axis linear module, a Z-axis linear module, and a cylinder gripper. The X-axis linear module is fixed to the surface of the frame by a bracket, and the Y-axis linear module is mounted on the sliding seat of the X-axis linear module.

[0008] Preferably, a Z-axis linear module is mounted on the sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module, and a cylinder gripper is fixed on the sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module. The cylinder gripper is used for clamping the product.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting mechanism consists of a lifting frame and a lifting cylinder. The lifting frame is slidably connected to the surface of the frame, and the lifting cylinder is installed on the surface of the frame, with the output end of the lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting frame.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: During implementation, the flexible feeding module places the product into a vibratory feeder, which then feeds it into a receiving tray. Next, a vision CCD camera on the top of the camera bracket takes a visual photograph of the product in the receiving tray. After the photograph, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis linear modules drive the cylinder grippers to grasp the product in the receiving tray and place it into the product tray on the lifting frame. The lifting cylinder then raises and lowers the product tray on the lifting frame surface to complete the feeding process. This utility model improves the automation level of feeding by setting up a feeding mechanism, a feeding robot, and a lifting mechanism. No manual assistance is required during the feeding process, thus reducing labor intensity and increasing work efficiency. Furthermore, this utility model achieves visual inspection during feeding by setting up a vision inspection mechanism, resulting in more accurate gripping positions. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the magnified oblique view structure of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the loading robot of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 5 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 11. Control panel; 2. Feeding mechanism; 21. Vibratory feeder; 22. Receiving tray; 3. Vision inspection mechanism; 31. Camera bracket; 32. Vision CCD camera; 4. Loading robot; 41. X-axis linear module; 42. Y-axis linear module; 43. Z-axis linear module; 44. Cylinder gripper; 5. Lifting mechanism; 51. Lifting frame; 52. Lifting cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0018] The structure of the flexible feeding module provided by this utility model is as follows: Figure 1 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the machine includes a frame 1, and a feeding mechanism 2 is installed on the surface of the frame 1. The feeding mechanism 2 is used for feeding products. The feeding mechanism 2 includes a vibratory plate 21 and a receiving plate 22. The vibratory plate 21 and the receiving plate 22 are respectively fixed to the surface of the frame 1. The vibratory plate 21 can feed products into the receiving plate 22.

[0019] During implementation, the product is placed in the vibratory feeder 21, and the vibratory feeder 21 feeds the product into the receiving tray 22.

[0020] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, a lifting mechanism 5 for lifting material is installed on the side of the frame 1 away from the feeding mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 5 consists of a lifting frame 51 and a lifting cylinder 52. The lifting frame 51 is slidably connected to the surface of the frame 1. The lifting cylinder 52 is installed on the surface of the frame 1, and the output end of the lifting cylinder 52 is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting frame 51.

[0021] During implementation, the product tray on the surface of the lifting frame 51 is raised and lowered by the lifting cylinder 52.

[0022] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, a loading robot 4 is mounted on the surface of the frame 1. The loading robot 4 is used to load the products from the feeding mechanism 2 onto the lifting mechanism 5. The loading robot 4 includes an X-axis linear module 41, a Y-axis linear module 42, a Z-axis linear module 43, and a cylinder gripper 44. The X-axis linear module 41 is fixed to the surface of the frame 1 by a bracket. The Y-axis linear module 42 is mounted on the sliding seat of the X-axis linear module 41. The Z-axis linear module 43 is mounted on the sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module 42. The cylinder gripper 44 is fixed on the sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module 43. The cylinder gripper 44 is used to clamp the products.

[0023] During implementation, the X-axis linear module 41, Y-axis linear module 42 and Z-axis linear module 43 drive the cylinder gripper 44 to clamp the product in the material tray 22 and place it into the product tray on the lifting frame 51.

[0024] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 4As shown, a vision inspection mechanism 3 is installed on the surface of the frame 1 and on one side of the feeding mechanism 2. The vision inspection mechanism 3 is used for vision inspection when the loading robot 4 picks up materials. The vision inspection mechanism 3 includes a camera bracket 31 and a vision CCD camera 32. The camera bracket 31 is fixed to the surface of the frame 1. The vision CCD camera 32 is installed on the top of the camera bracket 31 and directly above the receiving tray 22. The vision CCD camera 32 is used to take visual pictures of the products inside the receiving tray 22. A control panel 11 is installed on the surface of the frame 1. The control panel 11 is used for control between the various mechanisms.

[0025] During implementation, the visual CCD camera 32 on the top of the camera bracket 31 will take visual photos of the products in the tray 22.

[0026] Working principle: When in use, the product is first placed in the vibratory feeder 21, and the vibratory feeder 21 feeds the product into the receiving tray 22. Then, the vision CCD camera 32 on the top of the camera bracket 31 will take a visual picture of the product in the receiving tray 22. After taking the picture, the X-axis linear module 41, Y-axis linear module 42 and Z-axis linear module 43 drive the cylinder gripper 44 to grip the product in the receiving tray 22 and place it into the product tray on the lifting frame 51. Then, the lifting cylinder 52 can drive the product tray on the surface of the lifting frame 51 to rise and fall, completing the feeding work.

[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A flexible feeding module, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A feeding mechanism (2) is installed on the surface of the frame (1) for feeding products; a lifting mechanism (5) for lifting products is installed on the side of the frame (1) away from the feeding mechanism (2); a loading robot (4) is installed on the surface of the frame (1) for loading products from the feeding mechanism (2) onto the lifting mechanism (5); a vision inspection mechanism (3) is installed on the surface of the frame (1) and on the side of the feeding mechanism (2) for vision inspection when the loading robot (4) picks up products; a control panel (11) is installed on the surface of the frame (1) for controlling the various mechanisms.

2. The flexible feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (2) includes a vibratory plate (21) and a receiving plate (22). The vibratory plate (21) and the receiving plate (22) are respectively fixed to the surface of the frame (1). The vibratory plate (21) can feed the product into the receiving plate (22).

3. The flexible feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection mechanism (3) includes a camera bracket (31) and a visual CCD camera (32). The camera bracket (31) is fixed to the surface of the frame (1). The visual CCD camera (32) is installed on the top of the camera bracket (31) and directly above the receiving tray (22). The visual CCD camera (32) is used to take visual pictures of the products inside the receiving tray (22).

4. The flexible feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading robot (4) includes an X-axis linear module (41), a Y-axis linear module (42), a Z-axis linear module (43), and a cylinder gripper (44). The X-axis linear module (41) is fixed to the surface of the frame (1) by a bracket, and the Y-axis linear module (42) is installed on the sliding seat of the X-axis linear module (41).

5. A flexible feeding module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The Z-axis linear module (43) is mounted on the sliding seat of the Y-axis linear module (42), and a cylinder gripper (44) is fixed on the sliding seat of the Z-axis linear module (43). The cylinder gripper (44) is used for clamping the product.

6. A flexible feeding module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (5) is composed of a lifting frame (51) and a lifting cylinder (52). The lifting frame (51) is slidably connected to the surface of the frame (1). The lifting cylinder (52) is installed on the surface of the frame (1), and the output end of the lifting cylinder (52) is fixedly connected to the surface of the lifting frame (51).

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