A feeding device
By designing a feeding device that includes a material receiving mechanism and a material gripping mechanism, the problem of insufficient accuracy and neatness of the material trays in the existing technology has been solved, realizing accurate conveying and neat stacking of the material trays, thereby improving production efficiency and yield.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN FOSIDE INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing automated feeding equipment has shortcomings in terms of accuracy and tray alignment, which affects the production yield.
A feeding device was designed, comprising a feeding mechanism, an empty material mechanism, a first gripping mechanism, and a second gripping mechanism. The device achieves precise conveying and stacking of material trays through a conveyor line. Combined with the gripping mechanism, the device positions the production materials to the transfer fixture and the final fixture, ensuring that the material trays are stacked neatly.
It enables precise feeding and neat stacking of material trays, improving production efficiency and yield.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application belongs to the field of automated production technology, and specifically relates to a feeding device. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, many factories use automated feeding and unloading equipment, which automatically inputs production materials into the production line and then clamps or transports the materials to designated fixtures. However, the accuracy of this process is unstable, which can easily affect the yield rate of production. In addition, after the material trays are unloaded, they are usually placed into the boxes randomly, which is not conducive to subsequent sorting and transfer. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings in the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide a feeding device with a simple and compact structure, in which the feeding and unloading trays are neatly stacked and can accurately transfer production materials to the fixture.
[0004] The technical means adopted in this application to solve the above-mentioned technical problems are:
[0005] This application provides a feeding device, including:
[0006] Frame;
[0007] Material tray, the material tray being used to load production materials;
[0008] A conveyor line, which is installed on the frame, is used to transport trays loaded with production materials.
[0009] The material receiving mechanism is mounted on the frame and is located at one end of the conveyor line for stacking trays loaded with production materials.
[0010] An empty material mechanism is installed on the frame and located at the other end of the conveyor line for stacking trays that are not loaded with production materials.
[0011] The first material grabbing mechanism is installed on the frame and is used to grab the production materials loaded on the material tray on the conveyor line;
[0012] A transfer fixture is mounted on the frame and is used to position production materials.
[0013] The final clamp is mounted on the frame.
[0014] The second material-grabbing mechanism, which is installed on the frame, is used to grab the production materials on the transfer fixture and transfer them to the final fixture.
[0015] Preferably, the conveyor line includes a linear module and a carrier plate, with the carrier plate mounted on the linear module.
[0016] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder, a first stacking frame, and a first snap-fit module. The first stacking frame has a vertically arranged first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder is disposed on the frame and is located at the bottom outlet of the first stacking channel. The first snap-fit module is disposed on the first stacking frame. The trays are stacked in the first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder holds the bottom tray, and the first snap-fit module snaps the bottom tray. When a tray needs to be unloaded, the first lifting cylinder lowers, and the first snap-fit module releases the tray. The tray follows the first lifting cylinder down and falls onto the conveyor line. After the bottom tray leaves the first stacking channel, the first snap-fit module snaps the tray back into place, thus lowering one tray to the conveyor line each time.
[0017] Preferably, there are two sets of the first snap-fit module, and the two sets of the first snap-fit module are respectively arranged on both sides of the first stacking channel. The first snap-fit module includes a first snap-fit block and a first rotary cylinder. The first rotary cylinder is installed on the stacking frame, and the first snap-fit block is connected to the first rotary cylinder.
[0018] Preferably, the emptying mechanism includes a second lifting cylinder, a second stacking frame, and a second snap-fit module. The second stacking frame has a vertically arranged second stacking channel. The second lifting cylinder is disposed on the frame and is located at the bottom outlet of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module is disposed on the second stacking frame. The trays are stacked in the second stacking channel, and the second snap-fit module snaps onto the bottom tray. When a tray needs to be added, the second lifting cylinder rises, and the tray follows the second lifting cylinder to enter the second stacking channel. After the tray enters the second stacking channel, the second snap-fit module snaps onto the tray, thus raising one tray to the emptying mechanism each time.
[0019] Preferably, there are two sets of the second snap-fit module, and the two sets of the second snap-fit module are respectively arranged on both sides of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module includes a second snap-fit block and a second rotary cylinder. The second rotary cylinder is installed on the stacking frame, and the second snap-fit block is connected to the second rotary cylinder.
[0020] Preferably, the first gripping mechanism includes a first gripper, a first vertical linear module, a first horizontal linear module, and a first movable support. The first movable support is installed on the frame, the first horizontal linear module is installed on the first movable support, the first vertical linear module is installed on the first horizontal linear module, and the first gripper is installed on the first vertical linear module.
[0021] Preferably, the first gripper is a suction cup.
[0022] Preferably, the second gripping mechanism includes a second gripper, a second vertical linear module, a second horizontal linear module, and a second movable support. The second movable support is installed on the frame, the second horizontal linear module is installed on the second movable support, the second vertical linear module is installed on the second horizontal linear module, and the second gripper is installed on the second vertical linear module.
[0023] Preferably, the second gripper is a suction cup.
[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the feeding equipment of this application is equipped with an incoming material mechanism and an empty material mechanism. A tray loaded with production materials is installed in the incoming material mechanism, and then transported to a designated position via a conveyor line. A first gripping mechanism then grips the production materials into a transfer fixture for positioning, and a second gripping mechanism grips the production materials from the transfer fixture into the final fixture for processing. The unloaded tray is then transported to the empty material mechanism via a conveyor line and stacked there. The entire process is fast, the unloading is precise, and the empty trays are collected neatly, improving production efficiency and yield. Attached Figure Description
[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding equipment of this application.
[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of the feeding equipment of this application.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of the feeding equipment of this application.
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the empty material mechanism of the feeding equipment of this application.
[0030] Marker explanation:
[0031] 1. Frame; 2. Material tray; 3. Conveyor line; 4. Material receiving mechanism; 4a. First lifting cylinder; 4b. First stacking rack; 4c. First clamping module; 4ca. Drive cylinder; 4cb. Insert block; 5. Empty material mechanism; 5a. Second lifting cylinder; 5b. Second stacking rack; 5c. Second clamping module; 5ca. Second clamping block; 6. Transfer fixture; 7. Final fixture; 8. First gripping mechanism; 9. Second gripping mechanism. Detailed Implementation
[0032] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, it will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this utility model; the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0033] It should be noted that, unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. Similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following figures; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0034] like Figures 1-2As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding device, including a frame 1, a material tray 2, a conveyor line 3, a feeding mechanism 4, an emptying mechanism 5, a transfer clamp 6, a final clamp 7, a first gripping mechanism 8, and a second gripping mechanism 9. The material tray 2 is used to load production materials; the conveyor line 3 is installed on the frame 1 and is used to transport the material tray 2 loaded with production materials; the feeding mechanism 4 is installed on the frame 1 and is located at one end of the conveyor line 3, and is used to stack the material tray 2 loaded with production materials; the emptying mechanism... 5 is installed on the frame 1, and the empty material mechanism is located at the other end of the conveyor line 3, for stacking the material tray 2 that is not loaded with production materials; the first material gripping mechanism 8 is installed on the frame 1 for gripping the production materials loaded on the material tray 2 on the conveyor line 3; the transfer clamp 6 is installed on the frame 1, and the transfer clamp 6 is used to position the production materials; the final clamp 7 is installed on the frame 1; the second material gripping mechanism 9 is installed on the frame 1 for gripping the production materials on the transfer clamp 6 to the final clamp 7.
[0035] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the conveyor line 3 includes a linear module and a carrier plate, and the carrier plate is installed on the linear module.
[0036] Figure 3 For ease of observation, the first stacking frame 4b is partially hidden. In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the feeding mechanism 4 includes a first lifting cylinder 4a, a first stacking frame 4b, and a first snap-fit module 4c. The first stacking frame 4b has a vertically arranged first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder 4a is disposed on the frame 1 and is located at the bottom outlet of the first stacking channel. The first snap-fit module 4c is disposed on the first stacking frame 4b. The material trays 2 are stacked on the first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder 4a holds the bottommost material tray 2, and the first snap-fit module 4c snaps onto the bottommost material tray 2. When the material tray 2 needs to be unloaded, the first lifting cylinder 4a lowers, and at the same time, the first snap-fit module 4c releases the material tray 2. The material tray 2 follows the first lifting cylinder 4a down and falls onto the conveyor line 3. After the bottommost material tray 2 leaves the first stacking channel, the first snap-fit module 4c snaps onto the material tray 2 again, so that one material tray 2 is lowered to the conveyor line 3 each time.
[0037] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, two sets of the first snap-fit module 4c are provided, with each set corresponding to one side of the first stacking channel. Each first snap-fit module 4c includes a first snap-fit block and a first rotary cylinder. The first rotary cylinder is mounted on the stacking frame, and the first snap-fit block is connected to the first rotary cylinder. Thus, when it is necessary to snap the tray 2, only the first rotary cylinder needs to be rotated to rotate the first snap-fit block. After the tray 2 is in position, the first snap-fit block is rotated back to its original position, and the tray 2 is snapped back into place.
[0038] In addition, grooves can be provided on the bottom or side wall of the tray 2 for the first snap-fit block to snap into, improving stability. The first snap-fit module 4c can also be a combination of a plug 4cb and a drive cylinder 4ca. The plug 4cb is connected to the drive cylinder 4ca, and the drive cylinder 4ca drives the plug 4cb to insert into the second-to-last bottom tray 2. Then, the first lifting cylinder 4a supports the bottommost tray 2. After the bottommost tray 2 is transported away, the first lifting cylinder 4a presses against the original second-to-last bottom tray 2, the drive cylinder 4ca controls the plug 4cb to retract, and the first lifting cylinder 4a descends, making the original second-to-last bottom tray 2 the bottommost tray 2 and lowering it to the designated position. The drive cylinder 4ca then drives the plug 4cb to insert into the new tray 2, thus achieving support and snap-fit for the trays 2 above the bottommost tray 2.
[0039] Figure 4 For ease of observation, the second stacking rack 5b is partially concealed. In some preferred embodiments of this invention, the emptying mechanism 5 includes a second lifting cylinder 5a, a second stacking rack 5b, and a second snap-fit module 5c. The second stacking rack 5b has a vertically arranged second stacking channel. The second lifting cylinder 5a is disposed on the frame 1 and is located at the bottom outlet of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module 5c is disposed on the second stacking rack 5b. The material trays 2 are stacked in the second stacking channel, and the second snap-fit module 5c snaps onto the bottommost material tray 2. When a material tray 2 needs to be added, the second lifting cylinder 5a rises, and the material tray 2 follows the second lifting cylinder 5a to rise into the second stacking channel. After the material tray 2 enters the second stacking channel, the second snap-fit module 5c snaps onto the material tray 2, thus raising one material tray 2 to the emptying mechanism 5 each time.
[0040] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, two sets of the second snap-fit module 5c are provided, and the two sets of the second snap-fit module 5c are respectively arranged on both sides of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module 5c includes a second snap-fit block 5ca and a second rotary cylinder. The second rotary cylinder is installed on the stacking frame, and the second snap-fit block 5ca is connected to the second rotary cylinder.
[0041] Alternatively, the second rotating cylinder can be omitted, and the second locking block 5ca can be configured to only flip upwards and downwards to a horizontal position. That is, after the material tray 2 follows the second lifting cylinder 5a to the second stacking channel, the second locking block 5ca rotates to a vertical position to allow the material tray 2 to pass through. Then the second locking block rotates back to its original position to support and lock the material tray 2.
[0042] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the first material gripping mechanism 8 includes a first gripper, a first vertical linear module, a first horizontal linear module, and a first movable support. The first movable support is installed on the frame 1, the first horizontal linear module is installed on the first movable support, the first vertical linear module is installed on the first horizontal linear module, and the first gripper is installed on the first vertical linear module.
[0043] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the first gripper is a suction cup.
[0044] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the second gripping mechanism 9 includes a second gripper, a second vertical linear module, a second horizontal linear module, and a second movable support. The second movable support is installed on the frame 1, the second horizontal linear module is installed on the second movable support, the second vertical linear module is installed on the second horizontal linear module, and the second gripper is installed on the second vertical linear module.
[0045] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the second gripper is a suction cup.
[0046] It should be noted that a linear module is a mechanical device used to achieve linear motion, which is existing technology and is not within the scope of protection of this application. This application will not elaborate on it.
[0047] Compared with existing technologies, the feeding equipment of this application is equipped with a feeding mechanism 4 and an empty material mechanism 5. The material tray 2 loaded with production materials is installed on the feeding mechanism 4, and the material tray 2 of the feeding mechanism 4 is transported to the designated position by the conveyor line 3. Then, the first gripping mechanism 8 grips the production materials and positions them on the transfer fixture. The second gripping mechanism 9 grips the production materials of the transfer fixture 6 and places them on the final fixture 7 for processing. The material tray 2 after unloading is transported to the empty material mechanism 5 by the conveyor line 3 and stacked in the empty material mechanism 5. The whole process is fast, the unloading is accurate, and the empty material tray 2 is collected neatly, which improves production efficiency and yield.
[0048] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should also be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
[0049] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
Claims
1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: Frame; Material tray, the material tray being used to load production materials; A conveyor line, which is installed on the frame, is used to transport trays loaded with production materials. The material receiving mechanism is mounted on the frame and is located at one end of the conveyor line for stacking trays loaded with production materials. An empty material mechanism is installed on the frame and located at the other end of the conveyor line for stacking trays that are not loaded with production materials. The first material grabbing mechanism is installed on the frame and is used to grab the production materials loaded on the material tray on the conveyor line; A transfer fixture is mounted on the frame and is used to position production materials. The final clamp is mounted on the frame. The second material-grabbing mechanism, which is installed on the frame, is used to grab the production materials on the transfer fixture and transfer them to the final fixture.
2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor line includes a linear module and a carrier plate, with the carrier plate mounted on the linear module.
3. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material receiving mechanism includes a first lifting cylinder, a first stacking frame, and a first snap-fit module. The first stacking frame has a vertically arranged first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder is disposed on the frame and is located at the bottom outlet of the first stacking channel. The first snap-fit module is disposed on the first stacking rack; The trays are stacked in the first stacking channel. The first lifting cylinder holds the bottom tray in place, and the first snap-fit module snaps the bottom tray in place. When a tray needs to be unloaded, the first lifting cylinder lowers, and at the same time, the first snap-fit module releases the tray. The tray follows the first lifting cylinder down and falls onto the conveyor line. After the bottom tray leaves the first stacking channel, the first snap-fit module snaps the tray back in place, so that one tray is lowered to the conveyor line each time.
4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first snap-fit module is provided in two sets, and the two sets of the first snap-fit module are respectively arranged on both sides of the first stacking channel. The first snap-fit module includes a first snap-fit block and a first rotary cylinder. The first rotary cylinder is installed on the stacking frame, and the first snap-fit block is connected to the first rotary cylinder.
5. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The emptying mechanism includes a second lifting cylinder, a second stacking frame, and a second snap-fit module. The second stacking frame has a vertically arranged second stacking channel. The second lifting cylinder is disposed on the frame and is located at the bottom outlet of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module is disposed on the second stacking rack; The material trays are stacked in the second stacking channel, and the second snap-fit module snaps onto the bottom material tray. When a material tray needs to be loaded, the second lifting cylinder rises, and the material tray follows the second lifting cylinder to rise into the second stacking channel. After the material tray enters the second stacking channel, the second snap-fit module snaps onto the material tray, so that one material tray is raised to the empty material mechanism each time.
6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second snap-fit module is provided in two sets, and the two sets of the second snap-fit module are respectively arranged on both sides of the second stacking channel. The second snap-fit module includes a second snap-fit block and a second rotary cylinder. The second rotary cylinder is installed on the stacking frame, and the second snap-fit block is connected to the second rotary cylinder.
7. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first material gripping mechanism includes a first gripper, a first vertical linear module, a first horizontal linear module, and a first movable support. The first movable support is installed on the frame, the first horizontal linear module is installed on the first movable support, the first vertical linear module is installed on the first horizontal linear module, and the first gripper is installed on the first vertical linear module.
8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first gripper is a suction cup.
9. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second material gripping mechanism includes a second gripper, a second vertical linear module, a second horizontal linear module, and a second movable support. The second movable support is installed on the frame, the second horizontal linear module is installed on the second movable support, the second vertical linear module is installed on the second horizontal linear module, and the second gripper is installed on the second vertical linear module.
10. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second gripper is a suction cup.