Blade feeding mechanism

Abstract

This utility model discloses a blade feeding mechanism, including a frame and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is rotatably mounted on the frame via a rotating shaft. A drive motor is mounted on the frame and cooperates with the rotating shaft. The mechanism also includes a first guide plate, a second guide plate, and a third guide plate. The first guide plate is located on one side of the frame, and the second and third guide plates are located on the other side. The first and second guide plates are parallel to each other, and a trapezoidal channel is formed between the third guide plate and the first guide plate. Gaps exist between the first, second, and third guide plates and the conveyor belt, and all three guide plates are located above the conveyor belt. This mechanism has the following advantages: when the conveyor belt transports blades, the channel gradually narrows, thus guiding even blades that are not facing correctly into the channel, eliminating the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of conveying equipment, and in particular to a blade feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, blades used in cutting tool manufacturing require conveyor belts for transport during processing. The structure of the conveyor belts used to transport blades is roughly as shown in patent publication document CN221369159U. This type of conveyor belt has a problem when transporting blades: when the robot places the blades onto the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt cannot adjust the orientation of the blades to a uniform orientation. Therefore, when transporting blades with this type of conveyor belt, the orientation of the blades must be pre-adjusted by the robot before transport. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention proposes a blade feeding mechanism. When the conveyor belt transports the blades, the blade feeding channel gradually narrows, so that even blades that are not facing correctly will be guided to the correct orientation as they pass through the channel, without the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A blade feeding mechanism includes a frame and a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is rotatably mounted on the frame via a rotating shaft. A drive motor is mounted on the frame and cooperates with the rotating shaft. The mechanism also includes a first guide plate, a second guide plate, and a third guide plate. The first guide plate is located on one side of the frame, and the second and third guide plates are located on the other side of the frame. The first and second guide plates are parallel to each other, and a trapezoidal channel is formed between the third guide plate and the first guide plate. There are gaps between the first, second, and third guide plates and the conveyor belt, and all three guide plates are located above the conveyor belt.

[0006] This blade feeding mechanism includes a frame with a conveyor belt that transports blades during operation. The mechanism also includes a first guide plate, a second guide plate, and a third guide plate. A rectangular conveying channel is formed between the first and second guide plates. A constant-width conveying channel is formed between the third guide plate and the first guide plate. Another channel with gradually decreasing width is formed between the second and first guide plates. When a blade is placed between the first and second guide plates, it moves from one side of the second guide plate to the other side of the third guide plate. As the blade moves from the second guide plate to the third guide plate, the width of the channel gradually decreases. Because the channel width gradually decreases, even if some blades on the conveyor belt are not aligned correctly, their orientation will be gradually corrected as the conveying channel narrows, eliminating the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation.

[0007] In summary, in this type of feeding mechanism, the conveyor belt gradually narrows the blade channel as it transports the blades. This ensures that even blades that are not facing the correct direction will be guided to the correct position as they pass through the channel, eliminating the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation.

[0008] It should be further explained that, in order to reduce the probability of jamming during conveyor belt operation, in this type of feeding mechanism, the gap between the first guide plate, the second guide plate, and the third guide plate and the conveyor belt is smaller than the thickness of the blade.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a mounting base, which is disposed on the frame and on which a detection camera is mounted.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes a cantilever plate and a rotating clamping bolt assembly, wherein the cantilever plate is rotatably fixed on the frame by the rotating clamping bolt assembly, and the third guide plate is fixedly engaged with the cantilever plate.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating clamping bolt assembly includes a rotating pin and a bolt assembly. The rotating pin is disposed on the frame, and the cantilever plate is rotatably mounted on the rotating pin through its own through hole. One end of the bolt assembly is fixed to the frame, and the bolt assembly is disposed on both sides of the rotating pin. The bolt assembly is fixed together with the cantilever plate.

[0012] The cantilever plate is L-shaped and can rotate around the pivot pin. When the bolt assembly is not tightened, the cantilever plate can rotate around the pivot pin. When the bolt assembly is tightened, the cantilever plate is fixed relative to the frame.

[0013] Optionally, an auxiliary plate is also included. The auxiliary plate is disposed on the frame and is parallel to the first guide plate. Both the auxiliary plate and the first guide plate are provided with guide pins. The guide pins on the auxiliary plate and the guide pins on the first guide plate are on the same straight line and are parallel to the conveyor belt.

[0014] Specifically, the guide pin is located at the end of the blade that leaves the conveyor belt. The blade leaves through the gap between the guide pin and the conveyor belt. If the guide pin is not present, the blade may jump off if the conveyor belt runs too fast. Therefore, the presence of the guide pin can limit the blade and ensure that the blade does not jump off.

[0015] Optionally, the conveyor belt is provided with a protrusion that does not contact the first guide plate, the second guide plate, and the third guide plate, and the protrusion is a hemispherical protrusion.

[0016] Specifically, the protrusion is a hemispherical soft rubber protrusion. The hemispherical protrusion is used to support the blade. The presence of the hemispherical protrusion can raise the blade and reduce the probability that the blade will get stuck in the gap between the first guide plate, the second guide plate, the third guide plate and the conveyor belt. It can also reduce the probability that the blade will stick to the conveyor belt due to static electricity.

[0017] Optionally, a transition roller is also included, which is rotatably mounted on the frame and is parallel to and does not contact the conveyor belt.

[0018] The function of the transition roller is to act as a guide for the blades leaving the conveyor belt.

[0019] Optionally, the first guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt, the second guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt, and the third guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt, with the second guide plate and the third guide plate arranged in a zigzag pattern.

[0020] The beneficial effect of this utility model is that when the conveyor belt is conveying the blades, the channel for conveying the blades gradually narrows from wide to narrow. In this way, even if the blades are not facing correctly, they will be guided to the correct orientation as they pass through the channel, without the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a simplified schematic diagram of the blade feeding mechanism;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A simplified enlarged diagram of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A simplified enlarged diagram of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A simplified enlarged diagram of point C.

[0026] The figures are labeled as follows: 1. Frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. First guide plate; 4. Second guide plate; 5. Motor; 6. Fixed base; 7. Detection camera; 8. Cantilever plate; 9. Third guide plate; 10. Rotary shaft; 11. Bolt assembly; 12. Protrusion; 13. Auxiliary plate; 14. Guide clamp pin; 15. Transition roller. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. For ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0030] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4As shown, a blade feeding mechanism includes a frame 1 and a conveyor belt 2. The conveyor belt 2 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1 via a rotating shaft 10. A drive motor 5 is provided on the frame 1, and the drive motor 5 cooperates with the rotating shaft 10. The mechanism also includes a first guide plate 3, a second guide plate 4, and a third guide plate 9. The first guide plate 3 is located on one side of the frame 1, and the second guide plate 4 and the third guide plate 9 are located on the other side of the frame 1. The first guide plate 3 and the second guide plate 4 are parallel to each other, and a trapezoidal channel is formed between the third guide plate 9 and the first guide plate 3. There are gaps between the first guide plate 3, the second guide plate 4, and the third guide plate 9 and the conveyor belt 2, and the first guide plate 3, the second guide plate 4, and the third guide plate 9 are all located above the conveyor belt 2.

[0031] In this type of blade feeding mechanism, a frame 1 is equipped with a conveyor belt 2, which can transport blades when the conveyor belt 2 is running. At the same time, this type of feeding mechanism is provided with a first guide plate 3, a second guide plate 4, and a third guide plate 9. A rectangular conveying channel is formed between the first guide plate 3 and the second guide plate 4. A conveying channel with a constant width is formed between the third guide plate 9 and the first guide plate 3. Another channel with a gradually decreasing width is formed between the second guide plate 4 and the first guide plate 3. When the blade is placed between the first guide plate 3 and the second guide plate 4, the blade moves from one side of the second guide plate 4 to the side of the third guide plate 9. As the blade moves from the second guide plate 4 to the third guide plate 9, the width of the channel gradually decreases. Because the width of the channel gradually decreases, even if there are blades with incorrect orientation placed on the conveyor belt 2, the orientation of the blades will be gradually corrected as the conveying channel gradually narrows, without the need for a robotic arm to adjust the orientation.

[0032] In summary, in this type of feeding mechanism, when the conveyor belt 2 is conveying the blades, the channel for conveying the blades gradually narrows. In this way, even if the blades are not facing correctly, they will be guided to the correct orientation as they pass through the channel, without the need for a robotic arm to adjust their orientation.

[0033] It should be further explained that, in order to reduce the probability of jamming when the conveyor belt 2 is running, in this feeding mechanism, the gap between the first guide plate 3, the second guide plate 4 and the third guide plate 9 and the conveyor belt 2 is smaller than the thickness of the blade.

[0034] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a mounting base 6, which is mounted on the frame 1, and a detection camera 7 is mounted on the mounting base 6.

[0035] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4As shown, it also includes a cantilever plate 8 and a rotating clamping bolt assembly 11. The cantilever plate 8 is rotatably fixed on the frame 1 by the rotating clamping bolt assembly 11, and the third guide plate 9 is fixedly engaged with the cantilever plate 8.

[0036] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, the rotating clamping bolt assembly 11 includes a rotating pin and a bolt assembly 11. The rotating pin is set on the frame 1, and the cantilever plate 8 is rotatably mounted on the rotating pin through its own through hole. One end of the bolt assembly 11 is fixed to the frame 1, and bolt assemblies 11 are provided on both sides of the rotating pin. The bolt assembly 11 is fixed together with the cantilever plate 8.

[0037] The cantilever plate 8 is L-shaped and can rotate around the rotating pin. When the bolt assembly 11 is not tightened, the cantilever plate 8 can rotate around the rotating pin. When the bolt assembly 11 is tightened, the cantilever plate 8 is fixed relative to the frame 1.

[0038] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, it also includes an auxiliary plate 13, which is set on the frame 1. The auxiliary plate 13 is parallel to the first guide plate 3. Both the auxiliary plate 13 and the first guide plate 3 are provided with guide pins 14. The guide pins 14 on the auxiliary plate 13 and the guide pins 14 on the first guide plate 3 are on the same straight line, and the guide pins 14 are parallel to the conveyor belt 2.

[0039] Specifically, the guide pin 14 is located at the end where the blade leaves the conveyor belt 2. The blade leaves through the gap between the guide pin 14 and the conveyor belt 2. If the guide pin 14 is not present, the blade may jump off if the speed of the conveyor belt 2 is too fast. Therefore, the presence of the guide pin 14 can limit the blade and ensure that the blade does not jump off.

[0040] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, the conveyor belt 2 is provided with a protrusion 12, which does not contact the first guide plate 3, the second guide plate 4 and the third guide plate 9. The protrusion 12 is a hemispherical protrusion 12.

[0041] Specifically, the protrusion 12 is a hemispherical soft rubber protrusion 12. The hemispherical protrusion 12 is used to support the blade. The presence of the hemispherical protrusion can raise the blade and reduce the probability that the blade will get stuck in the gap between the first guide plate 3, the second guide plate 4 and the third guide plate 9 and the conveyor belt 2. It can also reduce the probability that the blade will stick to the conveyor belt 2 due to static electricity.

[0042] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a transition roller 15, which is rotatably mounted on the frame 1. The transition roller 15 and the conveyor belt 2 are in a parallel and non-contact state.

[0043] The function of the transition roller 15 is to act as a transition guide for the blades leaving the conveyor belt 2.

[0044] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 3 and appendix Figure 4 As shown, the first guide plate 3 is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 2, the second guide plate 4 is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 2, and the third guide plate 9 is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 2. The second guide plate 4 and the third guide plate 9 are distributed in a zigzag pattern.

[0045] The above-described embodiments only illustrate some aspects of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that 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, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A blade feeding mechanism, comprising a frame and a conveyor belt, wherein the conveyor belt is rotatably mounted on the frame via a rotating shaft, and a drive motor is disposed on the frame, the drive motor cooperating with the rotating shaft, characterized in that, It also includes a first guide plate, a second guide plate, and a third guide plate. The first guide plate is disposed on one side of the frame, and the second and third guide plates are disposed on the other side of the frame. The first and second guide plates are parallel to each other, and a trapezoidal channel is formed between the third guide plate and the first guide plate. There are gaps between the first, second, and third guide plates and the conveyor belt, and the first, second, and third guide plates are all located above the conveyor belt.

2. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting base, which is mounted on the frame and has a detection camera mounted on it.

3. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cantilever plate and a rotating clamping bolt assembly. The cantilever plate is rotatably and fixedly installed on the frame through the rotating clamping bolt assembly, and the third guide plate is fixedly engaged with the cantilever plate.

4. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating clamping bolt assembly includes a rotating pin and a bolt assembly. The rotating pin is disposed on the frame, and the cantilever plate is rotatably mounted on the rotating pin through its own through hole. One end of the bolt assembly is fixed to the frame, and bolt assemblies are disposed on both sides of the rotating pin. The bolt assembly is fixed together with the cantilever plate.

5. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an auxiliary plate, which is set on the frame and is parallel to the first guide plate. Both the auxiliary plate and the first guide plate are provided with guide pins. The guide pins on the auxiliary plate and the guide pins on the first guide plate are on the same straight line and are parallel to the conveyor belt.

6. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor belt is provided with a protrusion that does not contact the first guide plate, the second guide plate, and the third guide plate. The protrusion is a hemispherical protrusion.

7. The blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a transition roller, which is rotatably mounted on the frame and is parallel to and does not contact the conveyor belt.

8. A blade feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt, the second guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt, and the third guide plate is perpendicular to the conveyor belt. The second guide plate and the third guide plate are distributed in a zigzag pattern.

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