A feeding device for plate numerical control automatic processing
By designing an automated feeding device that utilizes a motor-driven lead screw and a hydraulic rod working in tandem, the bottleneck problem of manual handling in CNC machining of sheet metal has been solved, achieving automated feeding, improving production efficiency and safety, and adapting to the processing needs of sheet metal of different sizes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 安徽华阳家具有限责任公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
The feeding process in existing CNC automated processing of sheet metal relies on manual handling, resulting in high production costs, low efficiency, and safety hazards, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale continuous production.
An automated feeding device was designed, comprising a feeding component, an adjusting component, and a gripping component. Through the coordinated operation of a motor-driven lead screw and a hydraulic rod, it achieves automatic gripping, handling, and feeding of sheet materials, adapting to the needs of sheet materials of different sizes.
It achieves automated feeding of boards, reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and safety, adapts to the processing needs of boards of different sizes, and meets the requirements of large-scale continuous production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sheet metal processing technology, and more specifically, to a feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal. Background Technology
[0002] In modern manufacturing, sheet metal processing is a core link. Through physical or chemical methods, raw materials such as metal sheets, wood sheets, plastic sheets, and composite sheets are transformed into products with specific shapes, sizes, or properties. These products are widely used in fields such as construction, furniture, automobiles, and aerospace. With the rapid development of CNC automation technology, sheet metal processing is gradually transforming towards high precision, high efficiency, and intelligence. CNC equipment, with its precise processing capabilities, can realize diversified processing operations such as cutting, carving, stamping, and bending, significantly improving production quality and efficiency.
[0003] However, in the CNC automated processing of sheet metal, the feeding process has become a key bottleneck restricting production efficiency. Most feeding equipment on the market currently only has a single sheet metal delivery function. In actual production, a large amount of manpower is still needed to move the sheet metal to the starting station of the feeding equipment before the delivery process can be started. This manual feeding mode has many drawbacks: First, manual operation increases production costs, and the efficiency of manual handling is far lower than that of automated equipment, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale, continuous production; Second, sheet metal usually has a large weight and volume (such as large metal sheets and thick wooden boards), and manual handling can easily lead to operator injury, posing a significant safety hazard.
[0004] Therefore, a feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal is proposed to address the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] 1. Technical problems to be solved
[0006] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal, which can replace the function of human handling of sheet metal to the feeding device.
[0007] 2. Technical Solution
[0008] To solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.
[0009] A feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal includes two support plates. Two positioning plates are fixedly connected to the two support plates at their far ends. A controller is fixedly connected to the left end of the left support plate. Two connecting plates are fixedly connected to the two support plates at their close ends. A feeding mechanism is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate at the rear. The feeding mechanism includes two slide rails. The front and rear ends of the two slide rails are fixedly connected to the close ends of the two connecting plates. A feeding assembly is slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rails. An adjustment assembly is fixedly connected to the lower part of the feeding assembly. Four gripping components are installed on the outside of the adjustment assembly.
[0010] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a motor, the front end of which is fixedly connected to the rear end of a connecting plate located at the rear. The output end of the motor is fixedly connected to a lead screw via a coupling. A moving block is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw. Slider blocks are fixedly connected to both ends of the moving block. The inner surfaces of the two sliders are slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rails. A hydraulic rod is fixedly connected to the lower end of the moving block. The hydraulic rod can achieve vertical extension and retraction to adjust the height position of the gripping assembly.
[0011] Furthermore, the adjustment assembly includes a cross plate, with horizontal plates fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the cross plate, and slide rails fixedly connected to both the left and right ends of the cross plate. Two motors are fixedly connected to the rear end of the horizontal plate located on the rear side, and the output ends of the two motors are fixedly connected to a double-acting lead screw via a coupling. The two sections of the threads on the outer surface of the double-acting lead screw are the same but opposite in direction.
[0012] Furthermore, the gripping component includes a second movable block, the left end of which is fixedly connected to two positioning rings. The inner surfaces of the two positioning rings are jointly fixedly connected to an adsorption element, which can be a vacuum suction cup, an electromagnetic suction cup, etc., for adsorbing and gripping boards of different materials.
[0013] Furthermore, the inner surface of the second movable block is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the second bidirectional lead screw, and the inner surface of the second movable block is slidably connected to the outer surface of the second slide rail.
[0014] Furthermore, the upper end of the cross plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hydraulic rod.
[0015] 3. Beneficial effects
[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0017] (1) Through the coordinated work of the feeding component, the adjustment component and the gripping component, the equipment can automatically complete the gripping, handling and feeding of the board without manual intervention. The motor drives the lead screw to move the moving block along the slide rail horizontally, and the hydraulic rod controls the gripping component to lift vertically. This can achieve precise gripping and conveying of the board, greatly shorten the feeding time, meet the needs of large-scale continuous production, and improve the practicality of the equipment.
[0018] (2) This solution can automatically adapt to and grab different sizes of plates by adjusting the components and gripping components. When processing large-sized plates, the motor drives the two-way lead screw to rotate, causing the four gripping components to expand outward to the appropriate position. When processing small-sized plates, they shrink inward without manual adjustment, which significantly improves the versatility and production change efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping component of this utility model.
[0024] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0025] 1. Support plate; 2. Positioning plate; 3. Controller; 4. Connecting plate; 5. Feeding mechanism; 51. Slide rail one; 52. Feeding assembly; 521. Motor one; 522. Lead screw one; 523. Moving block one; 524. Slider; 525. Hydraulic rod; 53. Adjustment assembly; 531. Cross plate; 532. Horizontal plate; 533. Motor two; 534. Two-way lead screw two; 535. Slide rail two; 54. Gripping assembly; 541. Moving block two; 542. Positioning ring; 543. Adsorption component. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top / bottom," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," "sleeved / connected," "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0029] Example 1:
[0030] Please see Figure 1-5 A feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal includes two support plates 1. Two positioning plates 2 are fixedly connected to the two opposite ends of the support plate 1. A controller 3 is fixedly connected to the left end of the support plate 1 on the left side. Two connecting plates 4 are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two support plates 1. A feeding mechanism 5 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate 4 on the rear side. The feeding mechanism 5 includes two slide rails 51. The front and rear ends of the two slide rails 51 are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two connecting plates 4. A feeding assembly 52 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the two slide rails 51. An adjustment assembly 53 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the feeding assembly 52. Four gripping assemblies 54 are installed on the outside of the adjustment assembly 53.
[0031] This solution uses two support plates 1 to support the equipment. In actual use, for short-distance feeding, the device can be fixed in a suitable position by using four positioning plates 2 with bolts. For long-distance feeding, movable rollers can be installed under the four positioning plates 2 with bolts, allowing the equipment to move. The position of the four gripping components 54 can be adjusted by adjusting component 53 to facilitate gripping of plates of different sizes. After gripping, the feeding component 52 can lift the plate and move it back and forth. Depending on the specific feeding requirements, the plate can be placed directly on the processing equipment or on the conveying equipment, eliminating the need for manual handling and improving feeding efficiency.
[0032] Please see Figure 2-5The feeding assembly 52 includes a motor 521. The front end of the motor 521 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate 4 located at the rear. The output end of the motor 521 is fixedly connected to a lead screw 522 via a coupling. A moving block 523 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw 522. Slider 524 is fixedly connected to both ends of the moving block 523. The inner surfaces of the two sliders 524 are slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rails 51 respectively. A hydraulic rod 525 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the moving block 523.
[0033] The adjusting assembly 53 includes a cross plate 531, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hydraulic rod 525. Horizontal plates 532 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the cross plate 531. Slide rails 535 are fixedly connected to both the left and right ends of the cross plate 531. Two motors 533 are fixedly connected to the rear end of the horizontal plate 532 located on the rear side. The output ends of the two motors 533 are fixedly connected to a double-acting lead screw 534 via a coupling. The two sections of threads on the outer surface of the double-acting lead screw 534 are the same but opposite in direction.
[0034] The gripping component 54 includes a second movable block 541. The inner surface of the second movable block 541 is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the second bidirectional lead screw 534. The inner surface of the second movable block 541 is slidably connected to the outer surface of the second slide rail 535. Two positioning rings 542 are fixedly connected to the left end of the second movable block 541. An adsorption element 543 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the two positioning rings 542.
[0035] When the steel plate needs to be processed, the controller 3 is used to start the two motors 533, so that the two double-acting lead screws 534 rotate under the action of the two motors 533. Since the two threads on the outer surface of the double-acting lead screws 534 are the same but opposite in direction, when they rotate, they will drive the two moving blocks 541 located on their outer surface to move inward or outward along the outer surface of the slide rail 535 at the same time, so as to adjust the position of the four adsorption components 543. In specific use, the position of the four adsorption components 543 can be controlled according to the size of the steel plate.
[0036] At this point, electromagnetic chucks can be selected for the four adsorption components 543. If it is necessary to process wooden or plastic boards, vacuum chucks can be selected for the four adsorption components 543.
[0037] After the positions of the four adsorption components 543 are adjusted, the controller 3 is used to start the hydraulic rod 525, so that the cross plate 531 can move down with the four adsorption components 543 under the action of the hydraulic rod 525 until the four adsorption components 543 contact the surface of the steel plate. At this time, the controller 3 is used to start the four adsorption components 543, so that the four adsorption components 543 can firmly adsorb the steel plate. Then, the controller 3 is used to control the hydraulic rod 525 to retract, lifting the steel plate upward. The controller 3 is used to start the motor 521, so that the lead screw 522 rotates on the inner surface of the two connecting plates 4 under the action of the motor 521, thereby driving the moving block 523 to move back and forth along the outer surface of the two slide rails 51 with the two sliders 524, causing the steel plate to be displaced. After the displacement is completed, the adsorption effect of the four adsorption components 543 is canceled to complete the feeding.
[0038] It should be noted that the controller 3, motor 1 521, motor 2 533, and adsorption component 534 in this utility model are powered by a power source, and the motor 1 521, motor 2 533, adsorption component 534, and hydraulic rod 525 are controlled by the controller 3.
[0039] It should be noted that the specific installation methods, circuit connection methods, oil circuit connection methods, and control methods of the controller 3, motor 1 521, motor 2 533, adsorption component 534, and hydraulic rod 525 in this utility model are all conventional designs, and will not be described in detail in this utility model.
[0040] Working principle:
[0041] Before processing the board, the board needs to be transported to the feeding equipment or processing equipment to complete the feeding operation. The controller 3 starts the two motors 533, so that the two bidirectional lead screws 534 rotate under the action of the two motors 533. Since the two threads on the outer surface of the bidirectional lead screw 534 are the same but opposite in direction, when it rotates, it will drive the two moving blocks 541 located on its outer surface to move inward or outward along the outer surface of the slide rail 535 at the same time. The position of the four adsorption components 543 can be adjusted. In specific use, the position of the four adsorption components 543 can be controlled according to the size of the board.
[0042] After the positions of the four adsorption components 543 are adjusted, the controller 3 is used to start the hydraulic rod 525, so that the cross plate 531 can move down with the four adsorption components 543 under the action of the hydraulic rod 525 until the four adsorption components 543 contact the surface of the plate. At this time, the controller 3 is used to start the four adsorption components 543, so that the four adsorption components 543 can firmly adsorb the plate. Then, the controller 3 is used to control the hydraulic rod 525 to retract, lifting the plate upward. The controller 3 is used to start the motor 521, so that the lead screw 522 rotates on the inner surface of the two connecting plates 4 under the action of the motor 521, thereby driving the moving block 523 to move back and forth along the outer surface of the two slide rails 51 with the two sliders 524, causing the plate to be displaced. After the displacement is completed, the adsorption effect of the four adsorption components 543 is canceled to complete the feeding.
[0043] During the feeding process, if the feeding is short distance, the device can be fixed in a suitable position by using four positioning plates 2 with bolts. If the feeding is long distance, movable rollers can be installed under the four positioning plates 2 by bolts, so that the equipment can be moved.
[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model; however, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal, comprising two support plates (1), characterized in that: Two positioning plates (2) are fixedly connected to the two opposite ends of the two support plates (1). A controller (3) is fixedly connected to the left end of the support plate (1) on the left side. Two connecting plates (4) are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two support plates (1). A feeding mechanism (5) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate (4) on the rear side. The feeding mechanism (5) includes two slide rails (51). The front and rear ends of the two slide rails (51) are fixedly connected to the opposite ends of the two connecting plates (4). A feeding assembly (52) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the two slide rails (51). An adjustment assembly (53) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the feeding assembly (52). Four gripping assemblies (54) are installed on the outside of the adjustment assembly (53).
2. The feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (52) includes a motor (521), the front end of which is fixedly connected to the rear end of the connecting plate (4) located at the rear side. The output end of the motor (521) is fixedly connected to a lead screw (522) via a coupling. A moving block (523) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the lead screw (522). Slider (524) is fixedly connected to both ends of the moving block (523). The inner surfaces of the two sliders (524) are slidably connected to the outer surfaces of the two slide rails (51) respectively. A hydraulic rod (525) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the moving block (523).
3. The feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly (53) includes a cross plate (531), with a horizontal plate (532) fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the cross plate (531). A slide rail (535) is fixedly connected to both the left and right ends of the cross plate (531). Two motors (533) are fixedly connected to the rear end of the horizontal plate (532) located on the rear side. The output ends of the two motors (533) are fixedly connected to a double-acting lead screw (534) through a coupling. The two threads on the outer surface of the double-acting lead screw (534) are the same but opposite in direction.
4. The feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal according to claim 3, characterized in that: The gripping component (54) includes a second movable block (541), and two positioning rings (542) are fixedly connected to the left end of the second movable block (541). An adsorption element (543) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the two positioning rings (542).
5. The feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner surface of the second movable block (541) is threadedly connected to the outer surface of the second bidirectional lead screw (534), and the inner surface of the second movable block (541) is slidably connected to the outer surface of the second slide rail (535).
6. The feeding device for CNC automated processing of sheet metal according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the cross plate (531) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hydraulic rod (525).