Automatic material handling device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding and discharging equipment provides an automatic material conveying device, include: base, first carrying platform, movable installation is in the base, translation support, movable installation is in the base, second carrying platform, liftable support is in the translation support, synchronous drive mechanism is used for synchronous drive first carrying platform and translation support on the base moves to the opposite direction, and control assembly is used for controlling second carrying platform to lift when translation support removes to avoid the movement of first carrying platform. Compared with prior art, the automatic material conveying device provided by the utility model can grasp the material in the tray on the first carrying platform, replace another tray on the second carrying platform at the same time, thereby realizing continuous and uninterrupted feeding and discharging operation, improving production efficiency and production capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of loading and unloading equipment, and in particular to an automatic material handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in rotor processing machine tools, a material tray containing rotors needs to be fed into the loading station of the processing device via a loading and unloading device. Then, a robot arm sends the rotors to be processed from the material tray into the processing device for processing. After all the rotors on the material tray have been removed, the empty material tray is removed and a new material tray is placed in. Therefore, it is impossible to achieve continuous and uninterrupted loading and unloading, resulting in low production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic material handling device to solve the technical problems of low production efficiency caused by the inability to achieve continuous and uninterrupted material loading and unloading in the existing technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: An automatic material handling device is provided, comprising: a base; a first transport platform for placing a material tray, the first transport platform being movably mounted on the base; a translation bracket movably mounted on the base; a second transport platform for placing a material tray, the second transport platform being vertically and vertically supported on the translation bracket; a synchronous drive mechanism for synchronously driving the first transport platform and the translation bracket to move in opposite directions on the base; and a control component for controlling the lifting and lowering of the second transport platform to avoid the movement of the first transport platform when the translation bracket moves.

[0005] In some embodiments, the control component includes a guide base fixedly disposed below the translation support and an operating lever connected to the second transport platform, wherein a guide groove is formed on the guide base for the bottom end of the operating lever to slide.

[0006] In some embodiments, the guide groove includes a first horizontal segment, a second horizontal segment, and a clearance segment connecting the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment. The clearance segment includes a horizontal portion located below the first horizontal segment and the second horizontal segment, a first transition portion extending downward from the first horizontal segment and inclined towards the second horizontal segment to the horizontal portion, and a second transition portion extending downward from the second horizontal segment and inclined towards the first horizontal segment to the horizontal portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, a roller is provided in the guide groove, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the operating lever.

[0008] In some embodiments, the control lever is located at the center of the bottom surface of the second transport platform, and the translation bracket has an assembly hole through which the control lever passes.

[0009] In some embodiments, a guide post is provided on the second transport platform, a guide sleeve is provided on the translation bracket to slide with the guide post, and a height limiting component is provided at the bottom end of the guide post to limit the movement of the guide post.

[0010] In some embodiments, the synchronous drive mechanism includes a drive belt rotatably mounted on a base and a power element for moving a first transport platform, wherein the first transport platform and the translation bracket are respectively fixed to the drive belt.

[0011] In some embodiments, a first guide rail is provided at the top of the base, a second guide rail parallel to the first guide rail is provided at the middle of the base, a first transport platform is movably disposed on the first guide rail, and a translation bracket is movably disposed on the second guide rail.

[0012] In some embodiments, positioning plates for positioning the pallet are provided on at least three side walls of the first transport platform and at least three side walls of the second transport platform, with the top of the positioning plate located above the top surface of the first transport platform and the top surface of the second transport platform.

[0013] In some embodiments, the positioning piece includes a guide portion that is bent and connected to the fixing portion.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the automatic material handling device provided by this utility model includes a base, a first transport platform, a translation support, a second transport platform, a synchronous drive mechanism, and a control component. The first transport platform and the translation support can be movably installed on the base. The second transport platform can be raised and lowered and supported on the translation support. The synchronous drive mechanism can synchronously drive the first transport platform and the translation support to move in opposite directions on the base. The control component controls the raising and lowering of the second transport platform to avoid the movement of the first transport platform.

[0015] The advantages of the automatic material handling device provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, this utility model can grab the material in the tray on the first conveying platform and replace the other tray on the second conveying platform, thereby realizing continuous and uninterrupted loading and unloading operations, improving production efficiency and increasing production capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the automatic material handling device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the automatic material handling device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the automatic material handling device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the automatic material handling device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 .

[0020] Explanation of main component symbols

[0021] 100-Automatic material handling device; 10-Base; 11-Fixing rod; 12-Side plate; 13-Right-angle connector; 14-First guide rail; 15-Second guide rail; 20-First transport platform; 30-Transfer bracket; 31-Assembly hole; 32-Guide sleeve; 40-Second transport platform; 41-Guide column; 42-Height limiting component; 50-Synchronous drive mechanism; 51-Transmission belt; 52-Power component; 60-Control component; 61-Guide base; 62-Operating lever; 63-Guide groove; 631-First horizontal section; 632-Second horizontal section; 633-Avoidance section; 6331-Horizontal part; 6332-First transition part; 6333-Second transition part; 64-Roller; 70-Positioning piece; 71-Fixing part; 72-Guiding part; 200-Material tray. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0023] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, the implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the specific accompanying drawings.

[0024] For ease of description, the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used below are consistent with the front, rear, left, right, up, and down directions of the accompanying drawings, but do not limit the structure of this utility model.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this patent application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, the terms “an” or “a” and similar terms do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the automatic material handling device 100 provided in this embodiment includes: a base 10; a first transport platform 20 for placing a material tray, the first transport platform 20 being movably mounted on the base 10; a translation bracket 30, movably mounted on the base 10; a second transport platform 40 for placing a material tray, the second transport platform 40 being vertically supported on the translation bracket 30; a synchronous drive mechanism 50 for synchronously driving the first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 to move in opposite directions on the base 10; and a control component 60 for controlling the lifting and lowering of the second transport platform 40 to avoid the movement of the first transport platform 20 when the translation bracket 30 moves.

[0027] The aforementioned automatic material handling device 100 includes a base 10, a first transport platform 20, a translation bracket 30, a second transport platform 40, a synchronous drive mechanism 50, and a control component 60. The first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 are movably mounted on the base 10. The second transport platform 40 is vertically supported on the translation bracket 30. The synchronous drive mechanism 50 can synchronously drive the first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 to move in opposite directions on the base 10. The control component 60 controls the lifting and lowering of the second transport platform 40 to avoid the movement of the first transport platform 20. In this way, through the above-mentioned material cutting method, the material in the loading tray 200 of the first transport platform 20 can be grabbed by an external gripping device, and at the same time, the other loading tray 200 can be replaced on the second transport platform 40, thereby realizing continuous and uninterrupted loading and unloading operations, improving production efficiency, and increasing production capacity.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 4 The automatic material handling device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a base 10, a first transport platform 20, a translation support 30, a second transport platform 40, a synchronous drive mechanism 50, and a control component 60.

[0029] See Figure 1 and Figure 2The base 10 provided in this embodiment is generally a hollow rectangular structure. The translation bracket 30, synchronous drive mechanism 50, and control component 60 are installed inside the base 10. The first transport platform 20 is slidably installed on the top of the base 10, and the second transport platform 40 is vertically and elliptically installed on the translation bracket 30. In this embodiment, the base 10 includes a fixing rod 11 and two parallel side plates 12. The two ends of the fixing rod 11 are fixedly connected to the two side plates 12 respectively. Right-angle connectors 13 are connected to the outside of the side plates 12 for fixing the side plates 12 to a frame, etc. On a support not shown in the figure, such as a workbench, a translation bracket 30, a synchronous drive mechanism 50, and a control component 60 are mounted on two side plate 12 supports. The width dimension (length dimension in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the side plate 12) of the first transport platform 20 is greater than the width dimension of the second transport platform 40. The first transport platform 20 is slidably mounted on the top of the side plate 12. The second transport platform 40 is substantially between the two side plates 12. When the second transport platform 40 is in its highest position, its surface is flush with the surface of the first transport platform 20. When the second transport platform 40 is in its lowest position, its surface is flush with the surface of the first transport platform 20. The entire assembly is located below the first transport platform 20. Notably, when the first transport platform 20 is positioned at the leftmost (left side in the diagram) or rightmost (right side in the diagram) position on the base 10, the second transport platform 40 is positioned at the rightmost (right side in the diagram) or leftmost (left side in the diagram) position on the base 10. The second transport platform 40 and the first transport platform 20 are arranged side-by-side with their surfaces flush. Driven by the synchronous drive mechanism 50, the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 move simultaneously in opposite directions relative to each other. The transport platform 20 moves horizontally along the top surface of the base 10. The second transport platform 40 descends (moves downward as shown in the figure) under the control of the control component 60 to avoid the movement of the first transport platform 20. When the first transport platform 20 moves to the middle of the surface of the base 10, the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 are basically overlapped in the thickness direction of the base 10. In this way, the height difference can be used to realize the switching between the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40, that is, to realize the synchronous switching of the position of the material tray 200 on the platform. The whole machine has a compact structure and smaller size.

[0030] See Figures 1 to 3The control component 60 provided in this embodiment is used to control the second transport platform 40 to rise and fall relative to the translation support 30 to avoid the movement of the first transport platform 20 when the translation support 30 moves. In this embodiment, the control component 60 includes a guide base 61 fixedly disposed below the translation support 30 and an operating rod 62 connected to the second transport platform 40. A guide groove 63 is formed on the guide base 61 for the bottom end of the operating rod 62 to slide. Thus, by forming the guide groove 63 on the guide base 61, when the translation support 30 drives the second transport platform 40 to move, the bottom end of the operating rod 62 of the second transport platform 40 moves relative to the guide groove 63, and under the guidance of the guide groove 63, the second transport platform 40 is driven to rise and fall relative to the translation support 30, so that the second transport platform 40 descends to avoid the movement of the first transport platform 20.

[0031] In other embodiments, the guide groove 63 may be formed on the inner surface of the side plate 12.

[0032] See Figure 3 The guide groove 63 provided in this embodiment can be disposed through two opposite sides of the guide base 61, or it can be formed only on one side of the guide base 61. In this embodiment, the guide groove 63 penetrates two opposite sides of the guide base 61. The guide groove 63 includes a first horizontal segment 631, a second horizontal segment 632, and a clearance segment 633 connecting the first horizontal segment 631 and the second horizontal segment 632. The clearance segment 633 includes a horizontal portion 6331 located below the first horizontal segment 631 and the second horizontal segment 632, a first transition portion 6332 extending downward from the first horizontal segment 631 and inclined towards the second horizontal segment 632 to the horizontal portion 6331, and a transition portion 6332 extending from the second horizontal segment 631 downward and inclined towards the second horizontal segment 632 to the horizontal portion 6331. The lever 632 extends downwards and tilts towards the second transition section 6333 of the first horizontal section 631. It can be understood that when the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 are in a flat state, the bottom end of the operating lever 62 is located in the first horizontal section 631 or the second horizontal section 632. When the translation bracket 30 moves, the operating lever 62 will enter the second horizontal section 632 after passing through the first transition section 6332, the horizontal section 6331, and the second transition section 6333, or enter the first horizontal section 631 after passing through the second transition section 6333, the horizontal section 6331, and the first transition section 6332. When passing through the avoidance section 633, the operating lever 62 pulls the second transport platform 40 down.

[0033] In other embodiments, the first transition portion 6332 and the second transition portion 6333 of the avoidance segment 633 may be arc-shaped.

[0034] Please return to the previous page. Figure 2In this embodiment, a roller 64 is provided in the guide groove 63. The roller 64 is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of the operating rod 62. In this way, the friction generated during movement can be reduced by the rolling cooperation between the roller 64 and the inner surface of the guide groove 63, making the movement between the operating rod 62 and the guide groove 63 of the guide base 61 smoother.

[0035] Please continue reading Figure 2 In this embodiment, the operating lever 62 is located in the middle of the bottom surface of the second transport platform 40. The translation bracket 30 is provided with an assembly hole 31 for the operating lever 62 to pass through. In this way, since the operating lever 62 is located in the middle of the second transport platform 40, when the guide groove 63 pulls the operating lever 62 and the second transport platform 40 to rise and fall, the force distribution on the second transport platform 40 will be more uniform, so as to ensure that the second transport platform 40 moves more smoothly.

[0036] In other embodiments, the operating lever 62 may be positioned outside the translation bracket 30.

[0037] Please continue reading Figure 2 In this embodiment, the second transport platform 40 is provided with a guide column 41, and the translation bracket 30 is provided with a guide sleeve 32 that slides in cooperation with the guide column 41. The bottom end of the guide column 41 is provided with a height limiting component 42 to restrict the movement of the guide column 41. In this way, the lifting structure of the second transport platform 40 is more stable through the cooperation and sliding of the guide column 41 and the guide sleeve 32.

[0038] See Figures 1 to 4 The synchronous drive mechanism 50 provided in this embodiment includes a transmission belt 51 rotatably mounted on the base 10 and a power component 52 for moving the first transport platform 20. The first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 are respectively fixed to the transmission belt 51. In this embodiment, the power component 52 is, but is not limited to, a cylinder, which is mounted on the base 10 and fixedly connected to the first transport platform 20. The transmission belt 51 is, but is not limited to, a synchronous belt, which is rotatably mounted on the base 10. The first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 are both fixedly connected to the synchronous belt. It is easy to understand that when the power component 52 drives the first transport platform 20 to move, the first transport platform 20 pulls the translation bracket 30 to move together through the transmission belt 51.

[0039] In other embodiments, the power unit 52 may be connected to the translation support 30, or simultaneously connected to the first transport platform 20 and the translation support 30.

[0040] See Figures 1 to 4In this embodiment, a first guide rail 14 is provided on the top of the base 10, and a second guide rail 15 parallel to the first guide rail 14 is provided in the middle of the base 10. The first transport platform 20 is movably mounted on the first guide rail 14, and the translation bracket 30 is movably mounted on the second guide rail 15. In this way, the first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 can be supported, and the friction between the first transport platform 20 and the translation bracket 30 can be reduced.

[0041] See Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, positioning pieces 70 for positioning the tray 200 are provided on at least three side walls of the first transport platform 20 and at least three side walls of the second transport platform 40. The top of the positioning piece 70 is located above the top surface of the first transport platform 20 and the top surface of the second transport platform 40. In this embodiment, the positioning pieces 70 are provided on the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 to abut against the side of the tray 200, so as to guide and limit the tray 200 when it is placed. The number of positioning pieces 70 on the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 is not limited to three. The three positioning pieces 70 are all installed on the side of the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40, and their tops extend out of the top surface of the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40. The positioning pieces 70 enclose and form a limiting space for placing the tray 200.

[0042] from Figure 3 As can be seen, in this embodiment, the positioning piece 70 includes a fixing part 71 and a guide part 72 that is bent and connected to the fixing part 71. The fixing part 71 is provided with screws and is fixed to the first transport platform 20 and the second transport platform 40 by fasteners. The guide part 72 is bent outward from the top of the fixing part 71.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements 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 material feeding device, characterized in that, include: Base; A first transport platform is used to place a material tray, and the first transport platform is movably mounted on the base; A translation bracket is movably mounted on the base; The second transport platform is used to place the material tray, and the second transport platform is supported on the translation bracket in a height-adjustable manner; A synchronous drive mechanism is used to synchronously drive the first transport platform and the translation support to move in opposite directions on the base; as well as A control component is used to control the lifting and lowering of the second transport platform to avoid the movement of the first transport platform as the translation support moves.

2. The automatic material handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control component includes a guide base fixedly disposed below the translation bracket and an operating rod connected to the second transport platform. The guide base has a guide groove formed on it for the bottom end of the operating rod to slide.

3. The automatic material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide groove includes a first horizontal section, a second horizontal section, and a clearance section connecting the first horizontal section and the second horizontal section. The clearance section includes a horizontal portion located below the first horizontal section and the second horizontal section, a first transition portion extending downward from the first horizontal section and inclined towards the second horizontal section to the horizontal portion, and a second transition portion extending downward from the second horizontal section and inclined towards the first horizontal section to the horizontal portion.

4. The automatic material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A roller is provided in the guide groove, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the operating lever.

5. The automatic material handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The operating lever is located in the middle of the bottom surface of the second transport platform, and the translation bracket has an assembly hole for the operating lever to pass through.

6. The automatic material handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The second transport platform is provided with a guide column, the translation bracket is provided with a guide sleeve that slides with the guide column, and the bottom end of the guide column is provided with a height limiting component to restrict the movement of the guide column.

7. The automatic material handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The synchronous drive mechanism includes a transmission belt rotatably mounted on the base and a power component for moving the first transport platform, wherein the first transport platform and the translation bracket are respectively fixed to the transmission belt.

8. The automatic material handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The base has a first guide rail at its top and a second guide rail parallel to the first guide rail at its middle. The first transport platform is movably mounted on the first guide rail, and the translation bracket is movably mounted on the second guide rail.

9. The automatic material handling device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Positioning pieces for positioning the material tray are provided on at least three side walls of the first transport platform and at least three side walls of the second transport platform, with the top of the positioning piece located above the top surface of the first transport platform and the top surface of the second transport platform.

10. The automatic material handling device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The positioning piece includes a guide portion that is bent and connected to the fixing portion.

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