Automatic hardware feeding equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic hardware feeding equipment which comprises a machine table, a mechanical jig, a vibration feeding device, a first transfer mechanism, a second transfer mechanism and a carrying mechanism, the vibration feeding device, the first transfer mechanism, the second transfer mechanism and the carrying mechanism are arranged on the machine table, and the vibration feeding device is provided with a material cavity for containing hardware and can output the hardware in the material cavity one by one. The first transfer mechanism is provided with a first material table in butt joint with the discharging end of the vibration feeding device, the second transfer mechanism is provided with a second material table for positioning and placing hardware, the carrying mechanism can obtain the hardware on the first material table and carry and place the hardware on the second material table, and the mechanical jig is used for being connected with a mechanical arm and can be driven by the mechanical arm to move. The mechanical jig is provided with a first material taking mechanism capable of obtaining hardware on the second material table and a second material taking mechanism capable of obtaining semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine. Hardware feeding and die sleeving operation are carried out in a mechanical mode, the automation degree can be improved, the production efficiency is improved, and large-scale production and application are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of production equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding device for hardware parts. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing plastic product manufacturing processes require a double injection molding (secondary injection molding) operation. For example... Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, a hardware component 10 is used to embed in a product during injection molding. The hardware component 10 has holes 11. The injection molding process typically involves the following steps: After the injection molding machine completes the injection of the semi-finished product, a worker removes the semi-finished product from the injection molding machine. Then, the worker manually loads the hardware component 10 into the corresponding position on the injection molding machine. Subsequently, the semi-finished product is fed back into the injection molding machine for molding. Finally, the worker removes the molded finished product from the injection molding machine, thus completing the unloading of the injection molded product. This existing production method relies on manual loading and molding of the hardware component 10, resulting in a low degree of automation. Due to the slow efficiency of manual operation, the overall production efficiency is low. Furthermore, manual operation is prone to accidents such as crushing injuries, posing certain safety hazards and hindering large-scale production applications. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an automatic feeding device for hardware parts, which can mechanically feed and mold hardware parts, improve the current production situation of manual feeding and unloading, facilitate the improvement of automation level, increase production efficiency, and facilitate large-scale production application.

[0004] The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to an embodiment of this utility model includes a machine base, a vibrating feeding device, a first transfer mechanism, a second transfer mechanism, a conveying mechanism, and a mechanical fixture. The vibrating feeding device is located on the machine base and has a material cavity capable of accommodating hardware parts. The vibrating feeding device can output the hardware parts in the material cavity one by one. The first transfer mechanism is located on the machine base and has a first material platform that connects to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device. The second transfer mechanism is located on the machine base and has a second material platform for positioning and placing hardware parts. The conveying mechanism is located on the machine base and can pick up the hardware parts on the first material platform and convey them to the second material platform. The mechanical fixture is used to connect with a robot and can be driven by the robot. The mechanical fixture is provided with a first picking mechanism and a second picking mechanism. The first picking mechanism can pick up the hardware parts on the second material platform, and the second picking mechanism can pick up semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0005] The automatic hardware feeding device according to the embodiment of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: In use, multiple hardware parts are placed in the material chamber of a vibrating feeding device. The vibrating feeding device outputs the hardware parts in the material chamber one by one to the first material platform of the first transfer mechanism. Then, a conveying mechanism picks up the hardware parts on the first material platform and transports them to the second material platform of the second transfer mechanism. The second material platform is used to position the hardware parts placed thereon. A mechanical fixture is connected to a robotic arm and driven by the robotic arm. The robotic arm moves the mechanical fixture to dock with the second transfer mechanism, and the first picking mechanism picks up the hardware parts. The hardware parts are loaded onto the two feeding platforms. A robotic arm then moves a mechanical fixture to dock with the injection molding machine. A second material handling mechanism retrieves the semi-finished product from the injection molding machine. The robotic arm then moves the mechanical fixture to the corresponding position on the injection molding machine, where the first material handling mechanism loads the hardware parts. The robotic arm then moves the mechanical fixture again, causing the second material handling mechanism to re-feed the retrieved semi-finished product into the injection molding machine for secondary injection molding. After secondary injection molding, the robotic arm moves the mechanical fixture again, causing the second material handling mechanism to retrieve the finished product from the injection molding machine, thus completing the unloading of the finished product. This invention has a simple and reasonable structure, enabling mechanical loading and injection molding of hardware parts, improving the current situation of manual loading and unloading, increasing automation, improving production efficiency, and facilitating large-scale production applications.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first transfer mechanism includes a transfer member and a first driver. The first material platform is provided with a first material trough that is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device. The transfer member is slidably disposed on the first material platform and is provided with a second material trough. The first driver is drivenly connected to the transfer member and can drive the transfer member to move relative to the first material platform, so that the first material trough and the second material trough are connected or staggered. When the first material trough and the second material trough are connected, the hardware parts output from the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device can enter the second material trough through the first material trough.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying mechanism includes a horizontal moving component, a first lifting moving component, and a clamping component for clamping hardware. The horizontal moving component is disposed on the machine base and connected to the first lifting moving component, and can drive the first lifting moving component to move horizontally between the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism. The first lifting moving component is connected to the clamping component and can drive the clamping component to move up and down.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second transfer mechanism includes a positioning pin and a second driver. The positioning pin is movable up and down and passes through the second material table. The positioning pin is distributed according to the holes of the hardware and is connected to the second driver. The second driver is used to drive the positioning pin to move up and down relative to the second material table, so that the upper part of the positioning pin can extend or retract relative to the upper surface of the second material table.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second transfer mechanism further includes a second lifting and moving component and a lifting seat. The second lifting and moving component is disposed on the machine base and connected to the lifting seat, and can drive the lifting seat to move up and down. The second material platform is provided in multiple ways and is distributed longitudinally at intervals on the lifting seat.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first sensor is provided on the second material platform at the placement position of the hardware component, and the first sensor is used to detect the placement status of the hardware component on the second material platform.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first material handling mechanism includes a third driver, a fourth driver, a material handling seat, a connecting seat, and a push pin. The third driver is disposed on the mechanical fixture and connected to the material handling seat, and is used to drive the material handling seat to move up and down. The material handling seat is provided with a suction cup for picking up hardware parts. The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the material handling seat. The fourth driver is disposed on the connecting seat. The push pin is movably disposed on the material handling seat and connected to the fourth driver. The fourth driver is used to drive the push pin to move relative to the material handling seat, so that the push pin can push the hardware parts picked up by the suction cup.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second material handling mechanism includes two fifth drivers arranged opposite to each other. Each fifth driver is connected to a material handling component and can drive the material handling component to move. The two material handling components can move relative to each other to move closer or further apart, so as to realize the clamping or unclamping of semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mechanical fixture is provided with a second sensor, which is configured corresponding to the second material handling mechanism, and is used to detect the clamping status of the two material handling components on the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this utility model, the mechanical fixture is provided with a material picking positioning post and a material dispensing positioning post, and the second material platform is provided with a material picking positioning hole. When the first material picking mechanism picks up the hardware parts on the second material platform, the material picking positioning post cooperates with the material picking positioning hole. When the second material picking mechanism picks up the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine, the material picking positioning post cooperates with the injection molding machine. When the first material picking mechanism puts the hardware parts into the injection molding machine, the material dispensing positioning post cooperates with the injection molding machine.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the hardware component in the background art of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic hardware feeding equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of part B;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of the second transfer facility in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of a mechanical jig;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the first material handling mechanism.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] Hardware part 10, hole position 11;

[0026] 100 machines;

[0027] Vibrating feeding device 200, material chamber 201;

[0028] First transfer mechanism 300, first material trough 301, second material trough 302, first material platform 310, transfer component 320, first driver 330;

[0029] Second transfer mechanism 400, material picking and positioning hole 401, second material platform 410, first sensor 411, positioning pin 420, second driver 430, second lifting and moving assembly 440, lifting seat 450, sixth driver 460;

[0030] The conveying mechanism 500, the horizontal moving component 510, the first lifting moving component 520, and the clamping component 530 are included.

[0031] Mechanical jig 600, first material handling mechanism 610, third driver 611, fourth driver 612, material handling seat 613, connecting seat 614, push pin 615, suction cup 616, second material handling mechanism 620, fifth driver 621, material handling component 622, second sensor 630, material handling positioning post 640, and material release positioning post 650. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if directional descriptions are involved, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, if words such as several, greater than, less than, exceeding, above, below, or within appear, several means one or more, multiple means two or more, greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and above, below, or within are understood to include the number itself.

[0035] If the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish technical features, they should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated, or implicitly indicating the order of the technical features indicated.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 An automatic feeding device for hardware parts includes a machine base 100, a vibrating feeding device 200, a first transfer mechanism 300, a second transfer mechanism 400, a conveying mechanism 500, and a mechanical fixture 600. The vibrating feeding device 200 is disposed on the machine base 100 and has a material cavity 201 capable of accommodating hardware parts 10. The vibrating feeding device 200 can output the hardware parts 10 in the material cavity 201 one by one. The first transfer mechanism 300 is disposed on the machine base 100 and has a first material platform 310 that connects to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200. The second transfer mechanism 400 is disposed on the machine base. The machine tool 100 has a second material platform 410 for positioning and placing hardware parts 10. A conveying mechanism 500 is provided on the machine tool 100. The conveying mechanism 500 can pick up the hardware parts 10 on the first material platform 310 and transport and place them on the second material platform 410. A mechanical fixture 600 is used to connect with a robot and can be driven by the robot. The mechanical fixture 600 is provided with a first picking mechanism 610 and a second picking mechanism 620. The first picking mechanism 610 can pick up the hardware parts 10 on the second material platform 410, and the second picking mechanism 620 can pick up semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0038] Understandably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the first transfer mechanism 300 is located on the rear side of the vibrating feeding device 200, the first material platform 310 is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200, the second transfer mechanism 400 is located on the left side of the first transfer mechanism 300, the conveying mechanism 500 is located on the rear side of the machine base 100 and can move between the first transfer mechanism 300 and the second transfer mechanism 400, and the mechanical fixture 600 is connected to the robot (not shown in the figure) and driven by the robot. In use, multiple hardware parts 10 are placed in the material chamber 201 of the vibrating feeding device 200. The vibrating feeding device 200 outputs the hardware parts 10 in the material chamber 201 one by one to the first material platform 310 of the first transfer mechanism 300. Then, the conveying mechanism 500 picks up the hardware parts 10 on the first material platform 310 and places them on the second material platform 410 of the second transfer mechanism 400. The second material platform 410 is used to position the hardware parts 10 placed thereon. The robotic arm drives the mechanical fixture 600 to move to dock with the second transfer mechanism 400. The first picking mechanism 610 picks up the hardware parts 10 on the second material platform 410 and then... Driven by a robotic arm, the mechanical fixture 600 moves to dock with the injection molding machine. The second material handling mechanism 620 retrieves the semi-finished product from the injection molding machine. The robotic arm then drives the mechanical fixture 600 to the corresponding position on the injection molding machine, causing the first material handling mechanism 610 to load the metal part 10 onto the corresponding position. The robotic arm then drives the mechanical fixture 600 again, causing the second material handling mechanism 620 to re-feed the retrieved semi-finished product into the injection molding machine for secondary injection molding. After secondary injection molding, the robotic arm drives the mechanical fixture 600 to move, causing the second material handling mechanism 620 to retrieve the finished product from the injection molding machine, thus achieving the unloading of the finished product. This utility model has a simple and reasonable structure, enabling mechanical loading and injection molding of the metal part 10, improving the current situation of manual loading and unloading, increasing automation, improving production efficiency, and facilitating large-scale production applications.

[0039] In practical applications, the vibrating feeding device 200 consists of a vibrating feeding plate, a conveying channel, connecting components, etc. The specific structures of the first transfer mechanism 300, the second transfer mechanism 400, the handling mechanism 500, and the mechanical fixture 600 can be set according to actual usage needs, and will not be described in detail here, but will be explained in detail below; since the specific composition and working principle of the vibrating feeding device 200 and the robot in this embodiment of the utility model are known to those skilled in the art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first transfer mechanism 300 includes a transfer member 320 and a first driver 330. The first material platform 310 is provided with a first material trough 301 that is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200. The transfer member 320 is slidably disposed on the first material platform 310 and is provided with a second material trough 302. The first driver 330 is drivenly connected to the transfer member 320 and can drive the transfer member 320 to move relative to the first material platform 310, so that the first material trough 301 and the second material trough 302 are connected or staggered. When the first material trough 301 and the second material trough 302 are connected, the hardware 10 output from the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200 can enter the second material trough 302 through the first material trough 301.

[0041] Understandably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a first material trough 301 is provided on the front side of the first material platform 310. The first material trough 301 is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200. The transfer member 320 is slidably disposed on the first material platform 310. It is provided with a second material trough 302 with a front opening. The first driver 330 is disposed on the right side of the first material platform 310 and is drivenly connected to the transfer member 320. In use, the first driver 330 drives the transfer member 320 to move left and right relative to the first material platform 310. The hardware parts 10 output from the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device 200 are transported one by one to the first material trough 301. The first driver 330 drives the transfer member 320 to move so that the first material trough 301 and the second material trough 302 are connected and connected, so that the hardware parts 10 in the first material trough 301 can be squeezed and pushed into the second material trough 302. Subsequently, the first driver 330 drives the transfer member 320 to move so that the second material trough 302 and the first material trough 301 are staggered, which is conducive to the subsequent handling mechanism 500 to pick up the hardware parts 10 one by one, avoiding multiple hardware parts 10 squeezing and pushing each other, affecting the handling mechanism 500's acquisition of the hardware parts 10, and making it convenient to use.

[0042] In practical applications, in addition to the above structure, a retractable and movable partition baffle can be set at the feeding end of the first material trough 301 and the discharging end of the vibrating feeding device 200. The partition baffle separates the hardware 10 at the discharging end of the vibrating feeding device 200 to avoid squeezing or pushing the hardware 10 in the first material trough 301. In addition, multiple first material troughs 301 can be set on the first material platform 310. By setting a driver to drive the first material platform 310 to move, different first material troughs 301 are connected to the discharging end of the vibrating feeding device 200, so that multiple hardware 10 can be arranged at intervals on the first material platform 310 to avoid mutual squeezing and pushing. The specific structure of the first transfer mechanism 300 can be set according to the actual use needs.

[0043] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 500 includes a horizontal moving component 510, a first lifting moving component 520, and a clamping component 530 for clamping the hardware 10. The horizontal moving component 510 is disposed on the machine base 100 and connected to the first lifting moving component 520, and can drive the first lifting moving component 520 to move horizontally between the first transfer mechanism 300 and the second transfer mechanism 400. The first lifting moving component 520 is connected to the clamping component 530 and can drive the clamping component 530 to move vertically.

[0044] Understandably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the horizontal moving component 510 is disposed on the machine base 100 in the left-right direction and connected to the first lifting moving component 520, which is connected to the clamping component 530. In use, the horizontal moving component 510 drives the first lifting moving component 520 to move horizontally left and right between the first transfer mechanism 300 and the second transfer mechanism 400. The first lifting moving component 520 drives the clamping component 530 to move left and right together. When it moves to the corresponding position on the first transfer mechanism 300, the first lifting moving component 520 drives the clamping component 530 to move downwards, and then clamps the hardware part 10 in the second material tray 302 through the clamping component 530. The first lifting moving component 520 then drives the clamping component 530 to move upwards and reset, thereby obtaining the hardware part 10 on the first transfer mechanism 300. Subsequently... The horizontal moving component 510 drives the first lifting moving component 520 to move to the corresponding position of the second transfer mechanism 400. The first lifting moving component 520 then drives the clamping component 530 to move and descend, so that the clamping component 530 places the clamped hardware 10 on the second material table 410. The second material table 410 is used to achieve the positioning and placement of the hardware 10. The clamping component 530 releases the clamp on the hardware 10 and the first lifting moving component 520 drives the clamping component 530 to move upward and reset, thereby realizing the transfer and placement of the hardware 10 on the first material table 310 to the second material table 410. The above structure is simple and reasonable and easy to use.

[0045] In practical applications, the horizontal movement component 510 can be a combination of a linear motor and a motion platform, or a combination of a motor and a lead screw transmission structure to achieve horizontal movement. The first lifting and moving component 520 can be driven to move up and down by a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, linear motor, or other actuator. The clamping component 530 can be a pneumatic gripper, a mechanical gripper, or the like. In addition to the above structures, the handling mechanism 500 can also be composed of a multi-axis motion assembly and a suction cup. The multi-axis motion assembly drives the suction cup to move horizontally and vertically, and then the suction cup picks up the hardware part 10, thereby realizing the acquisition and handling of the hardware part 10. The specific structure of the handling mechanism 500 can also be changed according to the actual use needs.

[0046] In some embodiments, the second transfer mechanism 400 includes a positioning pin 420 and a second driver 430. The positioning pin 420 is movable up and down and passes through the second material table 410. The positioning pin 420 is distributed and arranged corresponding to the holes 11 of the hardware 10 and is connected to the second driver 430. The second driver 430 is used to drive the positioning pin 420 to move up and down relative to the second material table 410, so that the upper part of the positioning pin 420 can extend or retract relative to the upper surface of the second material table 410.

[0047] Understandably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second driver 430 is located below the second material table 410, and its upper side is connected to the positioning pin 420, as shown in the figure. Figure 1 The hardware component 10 has two holes 11, therefore, two positioning pins 420 are correspondingly provided for each hardware component 10. The positioning pins 420 can move up and down and pass through the second material table 410. In use, before the hardware component 10 is placed on the second material table 410, the second driver 430 first causes the positioning pins 420 to move upward, so that the positioning pins 420 protrude relative to the upper surface of the second material table 410; when the hardware component 10 is placed on the second material table 410, the positioning pins 420 are inserted into the holes 11 of the hardware component 10, thereby realizing the positioning of the hardware component 10; after the first picking mechanism 610 removes the hardware component 10 from the second material table 410, the second driver 430 drives the positioning pins 420 to move downward, so that the positioning pins 420 retract relative to the upper surface of the second material table 410, thereby reducing the possibility of damage to the positioning pins 420 and helping to ensure subsequent positioning use.

[0048] In practical applications, the second driver 430 can be a cylinder, hydraulic rod, electric push rod, etc. The specific structure, number, and distribution of the positioning pins 420 can be set according to actual usage needs. In addition, the positioning pins 420 can also be fixedly set on the second material table 410, or a positioning block that abuts against the edge of the hardware 10 can be set on the second material table 410 for positioning. The specific positioning method of the second transfer mechanism 400 can also be changed according to actual usage needs.

[0049] In some embodiments, the second transfer mechanism 400 further includes a second lifting and moving component 440 and a lifting seat 450. The second lifting and moving component 440 is disposed on the machine base 100 and connected to the lifting seat 450, and can drive the lifting seat 450 to move up and down. The second material table 410 is provided with a plurality of materials and is distributed longitudinally at intervals on the lifting seat 450.

[0050] Understandably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the second lifting and moving component 440 is disposed on the machine base 100 and connected to the lifting seat 450, and is used to drive the lifting seat 450 to move up and down. The lifting seat 450 is provided with two second material platforms 410, which are distributed at intervals in the vertical direction. Each second material platform 410 is provided with a positioning pin 420 and a second driver 430. In use, the second lifting and moving component 440 first causes the lifting seat 450 to move down to a preset position. The conveying mechanism 500 first transports the hardware parts 10 one by one to the upper second material platform 410. After the upper second material platform 410 has completed the placement of the hardware parts 10, the second lifting and moving component 440 first causes the lifting seat 450 to move up to a preset position. The conveying mechanism 500 can then transport the hardware parts 10 one by one to the lower second material platform 410, thereby meeting the positioning and placement of multiple layers of hardware parts 10, adapting to production needs, and facilitating use. In practical applications, the second lifting and moving component 440 can be a linear motor, or the lifting drive can be achieved through the cooperation of a motor and a lead screw transmission structure. The specific number and distribution position of the second material platform 410 can be set according to the actual use needs.

[0051] Furthermore, the lifting platform 450 is equipped with a sixth drive 460, which is drivenly connected to at least one second material table 410 and capable of driving it to move up and down. It is understood that, as Figure 5 As shown, the sixth driver 460 is driven to the lower second material table 410 and is used to drive it to move up and down. Before the clamping component 530 of the conveying mechanism 500 moves between the upper and lower second material tables 410, the lower second material table 410 can be driven to move by the sixth driver 460 to increase the vertical distance between the upper and lower second material tables 410. This helps to avoid interference and collision between the clamping component 530 and the upper second material table 410 and makes it easier to use.

[0052] In some embodiments, a first sensor 411 is provided on the second material platform 410 at the placement position of the hardware part 10. The first sensor 411 is used to detect the placement of the hardware part 10 on the second material platform 410.

[0053] Understandably, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first sensor 411 is located on one side of the placement position of the hardware part 10. In use, the first sensor 411 can detect the placement of the hardware part 10 on the second material platform 410 to determine whether the corresponding position contains the hardware part 10. This reduces the possibility of unloaded handling, facilitates timely feedback of abnormal situations, and ensures effective equipment operation. In practical applications, the first sensor 411 can be a photoelectric sensor, Hall effect sensor, etc., and can be configured according to actual usage requirements.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first material handling mechanism 610 includes a third driver 611, a fourth driver 612, a material handling seat 613, a connecting seat 614, and a pusher 615. The third driver 611 is disposed on the mechanical fixture 600 and connected to the material handling seat 613, and is used to drive the material handling seat 613 to move up and down. The material handling seat 613 is provided with a suction cup 616 for picking up the hardware part 10. The connecting seat 614 is fixedly connected to the material handling seat 613. The fourth driver 612 is disposed on the connecting seat 614. The pusher 615 is movably disposed on the material handling seat 613 and connected to the fourth driver 612. The fourth driver 612 is used to drive the pusher 615 to move relative to the material handling seat 613, so that the pusher 615 can push the hardware part 10 picked up by the suction cup 616.

[0055] Understandably, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the third driver 611 is driven to the material-picking seat 613, and is used to drive the material-picking seat 613 to move up and down. The material-picking seat 613 is provided with a suction cup 616 for picking up the hardware parts 10. The push pin 615 is movable up and down and is set on the material-picking seat 613. The material-picking seat 613 is fixedly connected to the connecting seat 614. The fourth driver 612 is set on the connecting seat 614 and driven to the push pin 615, and is used to drive the push pin 615 to move up and down. In use, when the first picking mechanism 610 moves to the corresponding position of the second material table 410, the third driver 611 drives the material-picking seat 613 to move down, driving the connecting seat 614, the fourth driver 612 and the push pin 615 to move down together. Then, the suction cup 616 picks up the hardware parts 10 on the second material table 410. The third driver 611 drives the material-picking seat 613 to move up and reset, driving the connecting seat 614, the fourth driver 612 and the push pin 615 to move up together, so as to pick up the second material table 410. The first material handling mechanism 610 moves to the corresponding feeding position of the injection molding machine. The third driver 611 drives the material handling seat 613 downwards, causing the connecting seat 614, the fourth driver 612, and the push pin 615 to move downwards together. Then, the fourth driver 612 drives the push pin 615 to move relative to the material handling seat 613, pushing the metal part 10 picked up by the suction cup 616 to the corresponding position inside the injection molding machine, thus realizing the picking and feeding of the metal part 10. Its structure is simple and easy to use. In practical applications, in addition to the above method, the first material handling mechanism 610 can also realize the picking and feeding of the metal part 10 by clamping, such as using pneumatic grippers or mechanical grippers, which can be set according to actual usage needs.

[0056] In some embodiments, the second material handling mechanism 620 includes two opposing fifth drivers 621, each fifth driver 621 driving and connecting to a material handling element 622 and capable of driving the material handling element 622 to move. The two material handling elements 622 can move relative to each other to move closer or further apart, so as to clamp or release the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0057] Understandably, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, both the first and second material handling mechanisms 610 and 620 are provided in pairs, spaced vertically apart. Each second material handling mechanism 620 includes two fifth actuators 621, which are arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction. Each fifth actuator 621 drives and connects to a material handling component 622, enabling the two material handling components 622 to move relative to each other, moving closer or further apart. By moving the two material handling components 622 closer together, they can grip and pick up semi-finished and finished products from the injection molding machine, achieving material handling for both. By moving the two material handling components 622 further apart, they can release the gripping of semi-finished and finished products, achieving material unloading for both. The structure is simple and easy to use. In practical applications, in addition to the above structure, mechanical grippers can also be used to pick up semi-finished and finished products, or suction cups can be used to pick up semi-finished and finished products by adsorption. The specific configuration of the second material handling mechanism 620 can be adjusted according to actual usage requirements.

[0058] In some embodiments, the mechanical fixture 600 is provided with a second sensor 630, which is provided in relation to the second material handling mechanism 620 and is used to detect the gripping status of the two material handling components 622 on the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

[0059] Understandably, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second sensor 630 is located between the two picking components 622 of the second picking mechanism 620. In use, the second sensor 630 can detect the acquisition status of semi-finished or finished products on the second picking mechanism 620 to determine whether the semi-finished or finished products have been properly removed, reducing the possibility of the second picking mechanism 620 operating without load and facilitating timely feedback of abnormal situations to ensure effective equipment operation. In practical applications, the second sensor 630 can be an infrared sensor or other photoelectric sensor, and the specific configuration can be determined according to actual usage requirements.

[0060] In some embodiments, the mechanical jig 600 is provided with a pick-up positioning post 640 and a discharge positioning post 650, and the second material table 410 is provided with a pick-up positioning hole 401. When the first pick-up mechanism 610 picks up the hardware part 10 on the second material table 410, the pick-up positioning post 640 cooperates with the pick-up positioning hole 401. When the second pick-up mechanism 620 picks up the semi-finished product and the finished product in the injection molding machine, the pick-up positioning post 640 cooperates with the injection molding machine. When the first pick-up mechanism 610 puts the hardware part 10 into the injection molding machine, the discharge positioning post 650 cooperates with the injection molding machine.

[0061] Understandably, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the rear side of the second material platform 410 is provided with a material picking and positioning hole 401, and the mechanical fixture 600 is provided with a material picking and positioning post 640 and a material dispensing and positioning post 650. When the first material picking mechanism 610 picks up the hardware part 10 on the second material platform 410, the material picking and positioning post 640 cooperates with the material picking and positioning hole 401 to achieve positioning and picking up the hardware part 10. When the second material picking mechanism 620 picks up the semi-finished product and finished product in the injection molding machine, the material picking and positioning post 640 cooperates with the injection molding machine to achieve positioning and picking up the semi-finished product, ensuring the accuracy of material picking. When the first material picking mechanism 610 puts the hardware part 10 into the injection molding machine, the material dispensing and positioning post 650 cooperates with the injection molding machine to achieve positioning and placing of the hardware part 10, ensuring the accuracy of material dispensing. In actual application, the material picking and positioning post 640 and the material dispensing and positioning post 650 can be set according to actual use needs, and there are no restrictions here.

[0062] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for hardware parts, characterized in that, include: Machine tool; A vibrating feeding device is installed on the machine base and has a material cavity capable of accommodating hardware parts. The vibrating feeding device can output the hardware parts in the material cavity one by one. The first transfer mechanism is located on the machine base and has a first material platform that is connected to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device; The second transfer mechanism is located on the machine and has a second material table for positioning and placing hardware parts. A transport mechanism is provided on the machine platform, which is capable of acquiring hardware parts on the first material platform and transporting them to the second material platform; A mechanical fixture is provided, which is used to connect to and be driven by a robot arm. The mechanical fixture is provided with a first material handling mechanism and a second material handling mechanism. The first material handling mechanism can pick up the hardware parts on the second material platform, and the second material handling mechanism can pick up the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine.

2. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first transfer mechanism includes a transfer component and a first driver. The first material platform is provided with a first material trough that connects to the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device. The transfer component is slidably disposed on the first material platform and is provided with a second material trough. The first driver is drivenly connected to the transfer component and can drive the transfer component to move relative to the first material platform, so that the first material trough and the second material trough are connected or staggered. When the first material trough and the second material trough are connected, the hardware parts output from the discharge end of the vibrating feeding device can enter the second material trough through the first material trough.

3. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism includes a horizontal moving component, a first lifting moving component, and a clamping component for clamping hardware. The horizontal moving component is disposed on the machine base and connected to the first lifting moving component, and can drive the first lifting moving component to move horizontally between the first transfer mechanism and the second transfer mechanism. The first lifting moving component is connected to the clamping component and can drive the clamping component to move up and down.

4. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second transfer mechanism includes a positioning pin and a second driver. The positioning pin is movable up and down and passes through the second material table. The positioning pin is arranged according to the hole distribution of the hardware and is connected to the second driver. The second driver is used to drive the positioning pin to move up and down relative to the second material table, so that the upper part of the positioning pin can extend or retract relative to the upper surface of the second material table.

5. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second transfer mechanism also includes a second lifting and moving component and a lifting seat. The second lifting and moving component is located on the machine base and connected to the lifting seat, and can drive the lifting seat to move up and down. The second material platform is provided in multiple units and is distributed longitudinally at intervals on the lifting seat.

6. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first sensor is installed on the second material platform at the placement position of the hardware component. The first sensor is used to detect the placement status of the hardware component on the second material platform.

7. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material handling mechanism includes a third driver, a fourth driver, a material handling seat, a connecting seat, and a push pin. The third driver is located on the mechanical fixture and connected to the material handling seat, and is used to drive the material handling seat to move up and down. The material handling seat is provided with a suction cup for picking up hardware parts. The connecting seat is fixedly connected to the material handling seat. The fourth driver is located on the connecting seat. The push pin is movably located on the material handling seat and connected to the fourth driver. The fourth driver is used to drive the push pin to move relative to the material handling seat, so that the push pin can push the hardware parts picked up by the suction cup.

8. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second material handling mechanism includes two opposing fifth drivers, each of which drives a material handling component and can move the material handling component. The two material handling components can move relative to each other to move closer or further apart, so as to clamp or release the semi-finished and finished products in the injection molding machine.

9. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mechanical fixture is equipped with a second sensor, which is set in relation to the second material handling mechanism, and is used to detect the clamping status of the two material handling components on the semi-finished and finished products in the injection molding machine.

10. The automatic feeding equipment for hardware parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mechanical fixture is provided with a material picking positioning post and a material discharging positioning post. The second material platform is provided with a material picking positioning hole. When the first material picking mechanism picks up the hardware parts on the second material platform, the material picking positioning post cooperates with the material picking positioning hole. When the second material picking mechanism picks up the semi-finished products and finished products in the injection molding machine, the material picking positioning post cooperates with the injection molding machine. When the first material picking mechanism puts the hardware parts into the injection molding machine, the material discharging positioning post cooperates with the injection molding machine.

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