Automatic alignment and feeding machine for parts

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of part alignment, disclose a kind of part automatic alignment feeder, including shell, the shell top is provided with blanking assembly, the shell top is fixedly connected with bracket two, the bracket two top is provided with advancing assembly, the bracket two top is fixedly connected with connecting shell, the shell top is fixedly connected with vibrator, the vibrator top is provided with connecting plate, the connecting plate top is fixedly connected with alignment box, the alignment box inside is provided with material plate, the shell top is provided with conveying device, the alignment box inside is provided with limit component. In the utility model, the connecting block is pushed to the inside material plate of connecting shell by push rod, and the hollow column inside is moved to ball, and when the spring ejects ball and realizes clamping when material plate groove and ball coincide, thereby realizing the effect of material plate limiting, solve the problem that material plate position deviation occurs when part alignment, leading to part assembly error, improve stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of parts alignment technology, and in particular to an automatic parts alignment and supply machine. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, automatic parts aligning and feeding machines are key equipment widely used in assembly, sorting, and packaging processes. Their function is to arrange disordered parts in a specific order and direction for subsequent automated processing or assembly. As the manufacturing industry develops towards intelligence and efficiency, the requirements for the precision and stability of parts alignment are becoming increasingly stringent. Traditional alignment methods rely on manual operation or simple vibratory feeders, which are inefficient and cannot meet the needs of high-precision assembly. Therefore, developing an automatic feeding machine that can achieve efficient and accurate alignment has become an important research direction in the industry. Such equipment typically employs technologies such as mechanical pushing and guiding positioning to ensure that parts remain neatly arranged during transport, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the production line and product yield.

[0003] Existing automated parts sorting and feeding machines mostly use vibratory feeders, conveyor belts, or cylinder pushing mechanisms to transport and arrange parts. Vibratory feeders use high-frequency vibration to move parts along a specific track and use screening structures on the track to remove parts that do not conform to the orientation. Conveyor belts use friction to drive the parts to move, and work with baffles or guide grooves to achieve initial sorting. Cylinder pushing mechanisms push parts into designated positions through reciprocating motion. In addition, some equipment also uses photoelectric sensors or mechanical limit devices to detect the position of parts to ensure the accuracy of sorting. These technologies can meet basic production needs to a certain extent, but they still have certain limitations in complex parts or high-precision scenarios.

[0004] However, existing technologies have a significant problem in practical applications: during the alignment process, the material plate position is easily shifted due to mechanical vibration or uneven pushing force, resulting in uneven part arrangement or assembly errors. Especially during high-speed continuous operation, the stability of the material plate is difficult to guarantee, and the parts may deviate from the preset track, affecting the subsequent processing accuracy. This problem not only reduces production efficiency but also increases the scrap rate, posing a challenge to the stable operation of the production line. Therefore, a technical solution that can effectively limit material plate displacement and improve alignment stability is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above deficiencies, this utility model provides an automatic parts alignment and feeding machine, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the material plate shakes and the position of the material plate deviates during parts alignment, resulting in uneven parts arrangement and assembly errors.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic parts aligning and feeding machine, comprising a housing, a feeding component disposed on the top of the housing, a second support fixedly connected to the top of the housing, a pushing component disposed on the top of the second support, a connecting shell fixedly connected to the top of the second support, a vibrator fixedly connected to the top of the housing, a connecting plate disposed on the top of the vibrator, an aligning box fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate, a material plate disposed inside the aligning box, a conveying device disposed on the top of the housing, and a limit component disposed inside the aligning box;

[0007] The limiting component includes a retaining ball, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the outer wall of the material plate, a hollow column slidably connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the inside of the alignment box, a spring is sleeved inside the hollow column, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow column, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball, and a quick-release component is provided inside the connecting plate.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] The feeding assembly includes a feeding machine, a feeding block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding machine, a bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding machine, and the bottom of the bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell;

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The propulsion assembly includes a push rod and a connecting block. The output end of the push rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block. The push rod is fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket. The connecting block is slidably connected to the top of the second bracket.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] The quick-release assembly includes a connecting post and a sliding post, with one end of the connecting post fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding post;

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The outer wall of the sliding column is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate, and a hollow block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrator.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The outer wall of the connecting column is slidably connected to the inside of the hollow block, a shaft is fixedly connected inside the connecting column, and a push block is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the shaft;

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] A second spring is fitted inside the hollow block. One end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding column, and the other end of the second spring is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow block.

[0020] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] 1. In this utility model, the connecting block is pushed by the push rod to push the material plate inside the connecting shell into the alignment box. At this time, the material plate squeezes the retaining ball, causing the retaining ball to move into the hollow column. When the groove of the material plate and the retaining ball coincide, the spring pushes out the retaining ball to achieve locking, thereby achieving the effect of limiting the material plate. This solves the problem of the material plate shaking and the material plate position deviation when aligning parts, which leads to the parts being arranged in an uneven manner and assembly errors, and improves stability.

[0022] 2. In this utility model, by moving the lever, the lever rotates on the outer wall of the shaft, causing the connecting column to drive the sliding column to break free from the restriction of the connecting plate, thereby achieving the effect of quick disassembly of the entire box. This solves the problem that after long-term use, dust, debris and other impurities accumulate inside the entire box, requiring maintenance personnel to use multiple tools to disassemble the entire box, thus increasing maintenance time and improving the uptime of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an automatic parts sorting and supply machine proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the alignment box structure of an automatic parts alignment and supply machine proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting plate structure of an automatic parts sorting and supply machine proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0028] Legend:

[0029] 1. Outer shell; 2. Support 1; 3. Feeder; 4. Feeding block; 5. Support 2; 6. Push rod; 7. Connecting block; 8. Connecting shell; 9. Material plate; 10. Vibrator; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Alignment box; 13. Conveying device; 14. Hollow column; 15. Spring 1; 16. Ball clamp; 17. Hollow block; 18. Connecting column; 19. Press block; 20. Shaft; 21. Sliding column; 22. Spring 2. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0031] Reference Figures 1-3 An embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic parts aligning and supplying machine, comprising a housing 1, a feeding assembly at the top of the housing 1 for automatic feeding and conveying of parts, a second bracket 5 fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1 for supporting a pushing assembly and a connecting shell 8, a pushing assembly at the top of the second bracket 5 for pushing parts into an aligning box 12, a connecting shell 8 fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket 5 for connecting and fixing the pushing assembly, a vibrator 10 fixedly connected to the top of the housing 1 for generating vibration to arrange parts neatly, a connecting plate 11 at the top of the vibrator 10 for transmitting vibration and supporting the aligning box 12, an aligning box 12 fixedly connected to the top of the connecting plate 11 for accommodating and arranging parts, a material plate 9 inside the aligning box 12 for carrying parts and guiding their movement, and a limit assembly inside the aligning box 12.

[0032] The limiting component includes a retaining ball 16, the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the outer wall of the material plate 9 for cooperating with the material plate 9 to achieve limiting. A hollow column 14 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball 16 for guiding the movement of the retaining ball 16. The outer wall of the hollow column 14 is fixedly connected to the inside of the alignment box 12 for fixing the position of the limiting component. A spring 15 is sleeved inside the hollow column 14 to provide elastic force to reset the retaining ball 16. One end of the spring 15 is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow column 14, and the other end is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball 16 to maintain the limiting function of the retaining ball 16. A quick-release component is provided inside the connecting plate 11 for quick disassembly and replacement of the alignment box 12. The material assembly includes a feeder 3 for automatically conveying parts to the alignment station. A feeding block 4 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeder 3 to guide the parts into the alignment box 12. A bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeder 3 to support the feeder 3 and fix its position. The bottom of the bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell 1 to ensure stable installation of the feeder assembly. The propulsion assembly includes a push rod 6 and a connecting block 7. The output end of the push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block 7 to push the parts into the alignment box 12. The push rod 6 is fixedly connected to the top of the bracket 5 to ensure accurate propulsion direction. The connecting block 7 is slidably connected to the top of the bracket 5 to reduce friction and maintain smooth propulsion.

[0033] Reference Figures 4-5The quick-release assembly includes a connecting post 18 and a sliding post 21. One end of the connecting post 18 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding post 21 to transmit the disassembly force. The outer wall of the sliding post 21 is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate 11 to realize the movement function of the quick-release assembly. A hollow block 17 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrator 10 to fix the position of the quick-release assembly. The outer wall of the connecting post 18 is slidably connected to the inside of the hollow block 17 to ensure smooth quick-release action. A shaft 20 is fixedly connected inside the connecting post 18 to support the rotation of the push button 19. The push button 19 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the shaft 20 for manual operation of the quick-release assembly. A second spring 22 is sleeved inside the hollow block 17 to provide a reset elastic force. One end of the second spring 22 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding post 21, and the other end is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow block 17 to ensure automatic reset after quick release.

[0034] Working principle: When arranging parts, the output end of push rod 6 pushes connecting block 7, causing material plate 9 inside connecting shell 8 to move into arranging box 12. Feeder 3 conveys material into arranging box 12 via feeding block 4. At this time, the push of connecting block 7 causes material plate 9 to squeeze clamping ball 16. Simultaneously, clamping ball 16 squeezes spring 15, firmly locking clamping ball 16 into the groove inside material plate 9, thus limiting the material plate 9 and preventing it from shifting due to shaking during operation. Subsequently, the output end of push rod 6 pushes connecting block 7 to repeat the movement of the next material plate 9, causing the material plate 9 inside arranging box 12 to be extruded onto the surface of conveying device 13.

[0035] When cleaning and maintaining the 12-column box, by moving the button 19, the button 19 drives the connecting column 18 and the sliding column 21 to slide into the hollow block 17 and the vibrator 10, so that the sliding column 21 is freed from the restriction of the connecting plate 11, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly disassembling the 12-column box for easy cleaning and replacement of the inside of the 12-column box.

[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic parts sorting and feeding machine, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: The top of the outer shell (1) is provided with a feeding component, the top of the outer shell (1) is fixedly connected with a second bracket (5), the top of the second bracket (5) is provided with a pushing component, the top of the second bracket (5) is fixedly connected with a connecting shell (8), the top of the outer shell (1) is fixedly connected with a vibrator (10), the top of the vibrator (10) is provided with a connecting plate (11), the top of the connecting plate (11) is fixedly connected with an aligning box (12), the aligning box (12) is provided with a material plate (9) inside, the top of the outer shell (1) is provided with a conveying device (13), and the aligning box (12) is provided with a limiting component inside; The limiting component includes a retaining ball (16), the outer wall of which is slidably connected to the outer wall of the material plate (9), and a hollow column (14) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball (16). The outer wall of the hollow column (14) is fixedly connected to the inside of the alignment box (12). A spring (15) is sleeved inside the hollow column (14). One end of the spring (15) is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow column (14), and the other end of the spring (15) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the retaining ball (16). A quick-release component is provided inside the connecting plate (11).

2. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a feeding machine (3), a feeding block (4) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding machine (3), and a support (2) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the feeding machine (3). The bottom of the support (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer shell (1).

3. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The propulsion assembly includes a push rod (6) and a connecting block (7). The output end of the push rod (6) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting block (7). The push rod (6) is fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket (5). The connecting block (7) is slidably connected to the top of the second bracket (5).

4. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release assembly includes a connecting post (18) and a sliding post (21), with one end of the connecting post (18) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding post (21).

5. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sliding column (21) is slidably connected to the inside of the connecting plate (11), and a hollow block (17) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vibrator (10).

6. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting column (18) is slidably connected to the inside of the hollow block (17), and a shaft (20) is fixedly connected inside the connecting column (18). A button (19) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the shaft (20).

7. The automatic parts alignment and feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: A second spring (22) is fitted inside the hollow block (17). One end of the second spring (22) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sliding column (21), and the other end of the second spring (22) is fixedly connected to the inside of the hollow block (17).

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