A carousel loader

Abstract

The utility model discloses a carousel feeding machine, contain: main frame, carousel mechanism, carousel mechanism sets up on main frame, provides the driving force of rotary motion, positioning fixture, positioning fixture sets up on carousel mechanism is used for positioning insert piece to rotate from the feeding position to the feeding position under the drive of carousel mechanism, lifting mechanism, lifting mechanism sets up on main frame is used for lifting the positioning fixture of rotation to the feeding position. The utility model adopts the mode of automatic embedding insert piece, not only improves production efficiency, and eliminates the hidden danger.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding technology, and in particular to a rotary table feeder. Background Technology

[0002] As attached Figure 1 As shown, before injection molding, insert 1 (consisting of one iron piece 11 and four nuts 12) needs to be embedded into the mold cavity first, and then injection molding is performed to form the desired product (plastic + iron piece + nuts). The current practice is to manually embed insert 1 (one iron piece 11 and four nuts 12) into the mold cavity, which is inefficient and unsafe. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotary feeder is provided, comprising:

[0004] Mainframe rack;

[0005] The turntable mechanism, mounted on the main frame, provides the driving force for the rotational motion;

[0006] The positioning fixture is set on the turntable mechanism and is used to position the insert. Driven by the turntable mechanism, it rotates from the feeding position to the feeding position.

[0007] The lifting mechanism is mounted on the main frame and is used to lift the positioning fixture that has been rotated to the upper material position.

[0008] Furthermore, the turntable mechanism includes:

[0009] Rotary mechanism, mounted on the main frame, provides the driving force for rotary motion;

[0010] The turntable is located at the output end of the rotary device and rotates under the drive of the rotary device. The turntable is equipped with a feeding area and a loading area.

[0011] The positioning component is used to locate the rotational position of the turntable;

[0012] Positioning pins are set on the turntable and are used to position the positioning fixture.

[0013] The positioning hole is located at the bottom of the positioning fixture and is used to cooperate with the positioning pin.

[0014] Furthermore, the positioning component includes:

[0015] Positioning cylinder, which is mounted on the main frame;

[0016] Two positioning areas are set on both sides of the turntable.

[0017] Furthermore, the positioning fixture includes:

[0018] A fixture plate is mounted on the turntable mechanism.

[0019] Multiple positioners are mounted on the fixture plate to simultaneously position multiple inserts.

[0020] Furthermore, the locator includes:

[0021] Support block, which is set on the jig plate, is used to support the iron sheet in the insert;

[0022] Two first positioning elements are set on the fixture plate to position the iron pieces in the insert;

[0023] Four second positioning elements are set on the fixture plate to position the four nuts in the insert.

[0024] Furthermore, the locator also includes:

[0025] Error-proof positioning components are installed on the fixture plate.

[0026] Furthermore, the positioning fixture also includes:

[0027] Positioning guide posts are mounted on the fixture plate;

[0028] Limiting post, the limiting post is set on the jig plate.

[0029] Furthermore, the upgraded institutions include:

[0030] Rodless cylinder, the rodless cylinder is mounted on the main frame;

[0031] Linear guide rail, which is mounted on the main frame;

[0032] The lifting frame is located at the output end of the rodless cylinder and is slidably connected to the linear guide rail.

[0033] The lifting fixture is mounted on the lifting frame.

[0034] Furthermore, the improved jig includes:

[0035] Lifting plate, which is installed on the lifting frame;

[0036] Four lifting columns are installed on the lifting plate;

[0037] Four lifting holes are located at the bottom of the positioning fixture and are used to cooperate with four lifting columns.

[0038] Furthermore, it also includes: a safety cover, which is mounted on the main unit frame.

[0039] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotary feeder adopts an automatic embedded insert method, which not only improves production efficiency but also eliminates safety hazards.

[0040] It should be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further illustration of the claimed technology. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a product (plastic + iron sheet + nut) in the existing technology.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a rotary feeder without a safety cover according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the turntable mechanism of a turntable feeder according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a first three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning fixture of a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0046] Figure 6 This is a second three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning fixture of a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lifting mechanism of a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, further illustrating the present invention.

[0049] First, combine Figures 2-7 This invention describes a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention, used for automatic feeding of insert 1, which has a wide range of applications.

[0050] like Figures 2-7 As shown, a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention has a main frame 100, a rotary mechanism 200, a positioning fixture 300, and a lifting mechanism 400.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4As shown in Figure 6, the turntable mechanism 200 is mounted on the main frame 100 and provides the driving force for rotational motion. The turntable mechanism 200 includes: a rotary element 201, a turntable 202, a positioning component, a positioning pin 204, and a positioning hole 205. A rotary actuator 201 is mounted on the main frame 100, providing the driving force for rotary motion. The rotary actuator 201 can be a rotary cylinder. A turntable 202 is mounted on the output end of the rotary actuator 201 and rotates under the drive of the rotary actuator 201. The turntable 202 has a feeding area 2021 and a loading area 2022. Both the feeding area 2021 and the loading area 2022 are used to place the positioning fixture 300. The positioning fixture 300 located in the feeding area 2021 will be rotated by the rotary actuator 201 to the loading area 2022, and then lifted by the lifting mechanism 400. The positioning component is used to position the rotary position of the turntable 202 to ensure the positional accuracy after rotation. The positioning pin 204 is mounted on the turntable 202 and is used to position the positioning fixture 300. The positioning hole 205 is located on the bottom of the positioning fixture 300 and is used to cooperate with the positioning pin 204 to position the positioning fixture 300.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-4 As shown in Figure 6, the positioning assembly includes a positioning cylinder 2031 and two positioning areas 2032. The positioning cylinder 2031 is mounted on the main frame 100; the two positioning areas 2032 are located on both sides of the turntable 202. The positioning areas 2032 can be in the form of holes or embedded positioning guide sleeves. By extending from the output end of the positioning cylinder 2031 and inserting into the positioning area 2032, the precise rotation position of the turntable 202 can be achieved.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the positioning fixture 300 is mounted on the turntable mechanism 200 and is used to position the insert 1. Driven by the turntable mechanism 200, it rotates from the feeding position to the loading position. The feeding position and loading position correspond to the feeding area 2021 and loading area 2022 on the turntable 202, respectively. The positioning fixture 300 includes a fixture plate 301 and multiple positioners. The fixture plate 301 is mounted on the turntable mechanism 200; the multiple positioners are mounted on the fixture plate 301 and are used to simultaneously position multiple inserts 1, improving production efficiency. In this embodiment, three inserts 1 are positioned simultaneously.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the positioner includes: a support block 307, two first positioning elements 302, and four second positioning elements 303. The support block 307 is disposed on the fixture plate 301 and is used to support the iron piece 11 in the insert 1; the two first positioning elements 302 are disposed on the fixture plate 301 and are used to position the iron piece 11 in the insert 1; the four second positioning elements 303 are disposed on the fixture plate 301 and are used to position the four nuts 12 in the insert 1.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the positioner also includes an anti-misalignment positioning component 304, which is disposed on the fixture plate 301 and is used to cooperate with the elongated hole on the iron sheet 11 to prevent the iron sheet 11 from being placed in the wrong direction.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the positioning fixture 300 further includes: positioning guide posts 305 and limiting posts 306. The positioning guide posts 305 are disposed on the fixture plate 301; the limiting posts 306 are disposed on the fixture plate 301. Through the placement of the positioning guide posts 305 and limiting posts 306, it can cooperate with an external injection molding robot to position the robot when gripping the iron sheet 11 and the nut 12. The number of positioning guide posts 305 and limiting posts 306 can be set according to the number of mating parts on the robot.

[0057] Specifically, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figure 7, the lifting mechanism 400 is mounted on the main frame 100 and is used to lift the positioning fixture 300 rotated to the loading position. The lifting mechanism 400 includes: a rodless cylinder 401, a linear guide rail 402, a lifting frame 403, and a lifting fixture. The rodless cylinder 401 is mounted on the main frame 100; the linear guide rail 402 is mounted on the main frame 100; the lifting frame 403 is located at the output end of the rodless cylinder 401 and is slidably connected to the linear guide rail 402; the lifting fixture is mounted on the lifting frame 403. By controlling the operation of the rodless cylinder 401, the lifting frame 403 and the lifting fixture can be lifted, thereby lifting the positioning fixture 300 and the insert 1 on it.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-3 As shown in Figure 7, the lifting fixture includes: a lifting plate 404, four lifting columns 405, and four lifting holes 406. The lifting plate 404 is mounted on the lifting frame 403; the four lifting columns 405 are mounted on the lifting plate 404; and the four lifting holes 406 are located at the bottom of the positioning fixture 300, used to cooperate with the four lifting columns 405 for positioning during lifting and ensuring the stability of the lifting.

[0059] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, a rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes: a safety cover 500, which is mounted on the main frame 100 for protection.

[0060] Working principle:

[0061] Place the positioning fixture 300 on the feeding area 2021 of the turntable 202, and position the positioning fixture 300 using the positioning pin 204 and positioning hole 205; place the insert 1 (one iron piece 11 and four nuts 12) on the positioning fixture 300 (the fixture has 3 holes, which can hold the amount of 3 mold products), and position the insert 1 using the corresponding positioner;

[0062] The rotary device 201 is controlled to run, which drives the turntable 202 to rotate. The positioning fixture 300 on the feeding area 2021 of the turntable 202 is rotated to the feeding area 2022, and the positioning cylinder 2031 is controlled to move. The output end of the positioning cylinder 2031 extends and inserts into the positioning area 2032, thereby realizing the position positioning of the turntable 202.

[0063] The rodless cylinder 401 is controlled to operate, thereby allowing the lifting frame 403 and the lifting fixture to be lifted, thereby lifting the positioning fixture 300 and the insert 1 thereon;

[0064] The injection molding machine's robotic arm picks up mold piece 11 and nut 12 → the robotic arm moves above the mold and waits for mold opening → the injection molding machine opens the mold → the robotic arm removes the finished product and embeds "iron piece 11 and nut 12" into the mold cavity → the robotic arm places the finished product onto the production line and it flows out → the next mold insert 1 (1 iron piece 11 and 4 nuts 12) is removed in sequence → after the third mold insert 1 (3 iron pieces 11 and 12 nuts 12) is removed, the lifting mechanism 400 descends, and the positioning fixture 300 falls back onto the turntable 202 → the turntable 202 rotates, turning out the empty fixture → the worker proceeds to place the third mold "iron piece 11 and nut 12" in the next cycle.

[0065] Above, refer to Figures 2-7 A rotary feeder according to an embodiment of the present invention is described, which adopts an automatic embedded insert 1, which not only improves production efficiency but also eliminates safety hazards.

[0066] It should be noted that, in this specification, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a 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..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0067] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the above preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the above description should not be considered as a limitation of the present invention. Various modifications and substitutions to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above content. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rotary feeder, characterized in that, Include: Mainframe rack; A turntable mechanism, which is mounted on the main frame, provides the driving force for rotational motion; A positioning fixture is mounted on the turntable mechanism for positioning the insert and rotating from the feeding position to the loading position under the drive of the turntable mechanism. A lifting mechanism is mounted on the main frame and is used to lift the positioning fixture that has been rotated to the loading position.

2. The rotary feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The turntable mechanism includes: A rotary actuator, which is mounted on the main frame, provides the driving force for rotary motion; A turntable is located at the output end of the rotary device and rotates under the drive of the rotary device. The turntable is provided with a feeding area and a loading area. A positioning component, the positioning component being used to position the rotational position of the turntable; A positioning pin is provided on the turntable and is used to position the positioning fixture. A positioning hole is provided at the bottom of the positioning fixture for engaging with the positioning pin.

3. The rotary feeder as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning component includes: A positioning cylinder is mounted on the main frame; Two positioning areas are located on both sides of the turntable.

4. The rotary feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning fixture includes: A fixture plate, wherein the fixture plate is disposed on the turntable mechanism; Multiple positioners are disposed on the fixture plate for simultaneously positioning multiple inserts.

5. The rotary feeder as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The locator includes: A support block, which is disposed on the fixture plate, is used to support the iron sheet in the insert; Two first positioning elements are disposed on the fixture plate and are used to position the iron sheet in the insert; Four second positioning elements are disposed on the fixture plate for positioning the four nuts in the insert.

6. The rotary feeder as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The locator also includes: Error-proof positioning component, wherein the error-proof positioning component is disposed on the fixture plate.

7. The rotary feeder as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning fixture further includes: Positioning guide post, wherein the positioning guide post is disposed on the fixture plate; A limiting post is provided on the fixture plate.

8. The rotary feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes: A rodless cylinder, wherein the rodless cylinder is mounted on the main frame; A linear guide rail, which is mounted on the main frame; A lifting frame is disposed at the output end of the rodless cylinder and slidably connected to the linear guide rail; A lifting fixture is mounted on the lifting frame.

9. The rotary feeder as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The lifting fixture includes: A lifting plate, which is mounted on the lifting frame; Four lifting columns are disposed on the lifting plate; Four lifting holes are provided at the bottom of the positioning fixture for engaging with the four lifting columns.

10. The rotary feeder as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes: a safety cover, which is mounted on the main frame.

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