Clip-type material collecting device and automated production equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, disclose a kind of spring clip type material receiving device and automation production equipment.Spring clip type material receiving device includes transplanting mechanism, jig conveying mechanism and spring clip store, transplanting mechanism is configured as transplanting material to the jig for receiving material inside;Jig conveying mechanism is configured as positioning and conveying jig;Spring clip store is set to the discharge end of jig conveying mechanism, the side of spring clip store towards jig conveying mechanism is provided with opening, the inside of spring clip store is provided with multiple for placing jig placement site;Spring clip store and jig conveying mechanism can relatively move, so that multiple placement site chooses and connects the discharge end of jig conveying mechanism.The utility model discloses spring clip type material receiving device, material is transplanted to the jig inside in jig conveying mechanism feed end by transplanting mechanism, jig is full of material and can automatically enter placement site, finally multiple jig can be placed in the inside of spring clip store neatly, improve the degree of automation of material receiving device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to a magazine-type material receiving device and automated production equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A material receiving device is a device used to automatically collect and organize materials. Current material receiving devices mainly consist of a robotic arm and grippers. The grippers are used to hold the materials, while the robotic arm can drive the grippers from the loading position to the unloading position, thereby neatly collecting the materials in the fixture.

[0003] To improve material handling efficiency, especially for small, regular materials, multiple jigs need to be neatly placed inside the silo before the silo containing the jigs is transferred. However, the jig loading process is currently done manually, which not only consumes manpower but also limits the automation upgrade of the receiving device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a clip-type material receiving device and an automated production equipment, so that the jig automatically enters the hopper after being filled with materials, thereby saving manpower and improving the automation level of the material receiving device.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A clip-type material collection device for collecting materials, the clip-type material collection device comprising:

[0007] A transplanting mechanism is configured to transplant the material into a fixture for receiving the material;

[0008] A fixture transport mechanism is configured to position and transport the fixture; and,

[0009] A magazine is provided at the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism. The magazine has an opening on the side facing the fixture conveying mechanism. The magazine has multiple placement positions for placing the fixture inside. The magazine and the fixture conveying mechanism can move relative to each other so that one of the multiple placement positions can be connected to the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the transplanting mechanism includes:

[0011] Drive components; and,

[0012] A material-picking component is disposed at the driving end of the driving component. The material-picking component can pick up the material, and the driving component can drive the material-picking component to move from the material-picking position to the material-unloading position.

[0013] Preferably, the transplanting mechanism further includes:

[0014] A positioning camera is disposed at the driving end of the driving component, and the positioning camera is used to identify and position the material.

[0015] Preferably, the fixture conveying mechanism includes:

[0016] Conveyor seat; and,

[0017] A conveyor is disposed on the conveyor seat, and the conveyor is capable of conveying the fixture.

[0018] Preferably, the feed end of the fixture conveying mechanism is provided with a limiting element and a liftable sliding seat, and the fixture is provided with a limiting groove.

[0019] When the sliding seat rises, it can lift the fixture to a state where it is separated from the conveyor, and the limiting member is inserted into the limiting groove. When the sliding seat descends, it can place the fixture on the conveyor.

[0020] Preferably, the plurality of placement positions are distributed along a preset direction, and the magazine can move relative to the jig conveying mechanism along the preset direction.

[0021] Preferably, the preset direction is vertical, and multiple magazine compartments are arranged horizontally, with each magazine compartment opening equipped with the fixture conveying mechanism.

[0022] Preferably, each of the placement positions is rotatably provided with a guide wheel at its inlet, and the fixture can enter the placement position from above the guide wheel.

[0023] Preferably, the clip-type receiving device further includes:

[0024] The drive mechanism is configured to drive the magazine magazine to move along the preset direction.

[0025] Automated production equipment includes a conveying device for conveying materials and a clip-type receiving device, wherein the clip-type receiving device is disposed on one side of the conveying device.

[0026] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0027] This utility model discloses a clip-type material receiving device. The fixture is placed at the feeding end of the fixture conveying mechanism, and the material is transferred into the fixture through a transfer mechanism. When the fixture is full of material, it is conveyed to the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism. During this process, the relative movement between the clip chamber and the fixture conveying mechanism causes the empty placement position to align with the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism, so that the fixture automatically enters the placement position from the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism. Finally, multiple fixtures full of material are neatly placed inside the clip chamber, so as to store or transport multiple fixtures in batches and improve the automation level of the material receiving device. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a layout diagram of the clip-type material receiving device of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transplanting mechanism of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the jig conveying mechanism and magazine compartment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture conveying mechanism of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the magazine and drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the magazine compartment of this utility model.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] 100. Material; 200. Fixture; 201. Limiting groove;

[0036] 1. Transplanting mechanism; 11. Drive unit; 12. Material handling unit; 13. Positioning camera; 2. Fixture conveying mechanism; 21. Conveyor seat; 211. Base plate; 212. Side plate; 22. Conveyor component; 23. Limiting component; 24. Sliding seat; 241. Lifting column; 25. Drive motor; 251. Active friction wheel; 3. Magazine compartment; 31. Opening; 32. Placement position; 33. Support component; 34. Guide conveyor wheel; 35. Rotating shaft; 351. Driven friction wheel; 4. Drive mechanism; 41. Drive seat; 42. Lifting platform; 5. Base; 6. Conveying device. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0041] The following reference Figures 1 to 6 The present invention describes the magazine-type material receiving device and the automated production equipment provided.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 The automated production equipment includes a processing device, a base 5, a conveying device 6, and a clip-type receiving device. The production device can be any device for producing or processing material 100. In this embodiment, material 100 is a small, regular material 100. The base 5 is located at the discharge end of the production device and is horizontally arranged. Optionally, in some other embodiments, the base 5 can also be tilted to a certain extent.

[0043] Both the conveying device 6 and the clip-type receiving device are connected above the base 5. The inlet end of the conveying device 6 is connected to the outlet end of the production device. The conveying device 6 is a conveyor belt device, and the conveyor belt device conveys the material 100 in a horizontal direction. Optionally, in some other embodiments, the conveying device 6 may also be a chain plate conveyor device 6 or a chain conveyor device 6.

[0044] The clip-type material receiving device is located on one side of the discharge end of the conveyor belt device. Its purpose is to collect the material 100 from the conveyor belt device into the fixture 200 and automatically feed the fixture 200 into the hopper, thereby improving the automation level of the material receiving device. Please refer to the following description of this embodiment for the specific structure of the clip-type material receiving device.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 The clip-type receiving device includes a transfer mechanism 1, a jig conveying mechanism 2, and a clip compartment 3. The transfer mechanism 1 is configured to transfer material 100 into a jig 200 for receiving material 100. The jig conveying mechanism 2 is configured to position and convey the jig 200. The clip compartment 3 is located at the discharge end of the jig conveying mechanism 2. The clip compartment 3 has an opening 31 on the side facing the jig conveying mechanism 2. The interior of the clip compartment 3 has multiple placement positions 32 for placing the jig 200. The clip compartment 3 and the jig conveying mechanism 2 can move relative to each other so that one of the multiple placement positions 32 can be connected to the discharge end of the jig conveying mechanism 2.

[0046] As described above, during the material receiving operation, an empty fixture 200 is pre-placed at the inlet end of the fixture conveying mechanism 2. When the material 100 is conveyed to the outlet end of the conveying device 6, the material 100 is transferred into the fixture 200 by the transfer mechanism 1. After the fixture 200 is filled with material 100, the fixture 200 is conveyed to the outlet end of the fixture conveying mechanism 2. During this process, the movement of the magazine 3 and the fixture conveying mechanism 2 causes the empty placement position 32 to align with the outlet end of the fixture conveying mechanism 2. Then, the fixture conveying mechanism 2 conveys the fixture 200 to the placement position 32. This process is repeated until the magazine 3 is filled with fixtures 200. Finally, multiple fixtures 200 filled with material 100 are neatly placed inside the magazine 3 for batch storage or transportation, thereby improving the automation level of the material receiving device.

[0047] As an example, in this embodiment, the conveying direction of the jig conveying mechanism 2 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying device 6, that is, the magazine compartment 3 is located at the end of the jig conveying mechanism 2 away from the conveying device 6. Optionally, in some other embodiments, the conveying direction of the jig conveying mechanism 2 may be parallel to the conveying direction of the conveying device 6.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The transplanting mechanism 1 includes a drive unit 11, a material picking unit 12, and a positioning camera 13. The drive unit 11 is mounted on the base 5. The material picking unit 12 and the positioning camera 13 are both connected to the drive end of the drive unit 11. The material picking unit 12 can pick up the material 100, and the drive unit 11 can drive the material picking unit 12 to move from the picking position to the unloading position. In this embodiment, the picking position is located on the conveying device 6, and the unloading position is located on the fixture 200. In this embodiment, the material picking unit 12 is a material picking gripper, and the drive unit 11 is a three-axis module. After the material picking gripper picks up the material 100 from the conveyor belt, the three-axis module drives the material picking gripper to move above the fixture 200 and place it inside the fixture 200 to achieve the transplantation of the material 100. Optionally, in some other embodiments, the drive unit 11 can also be a robotic arm.

[0049] It is worth noting that the three-axis module in this embodiment has its own control module, and the material gripper is electrically connected to the control module. The control module controls the three-axis module and the material gripper to operate automatically, thereby improving the working efficiency of the transfer mechanism 1. In addition, the lens of the positioning camera 13 faces downwards, and the positioning camera 13 is electrically connected to the control module, so that the positioning camera 13 can accurately identify and position the material 100 to ensure that the transfer mechanism 1 accurately performs its tasks and improves production efficiency.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 For example, in this embodiment, the multiple placement positions 32 inside the magazine 3 are distributed along a preset direction, and the magazine 3 can move relative to the jig conveying mechanism 2 along the preset direction. Thus, the movement of the magazine 3 allows one of the multiple placement positions 32 to connect with the discharge end of the jig conveying mechanism 2. This fixes the position of the jig conveying mechanism 2, i.e., the unloading position of the transfer mechanism 1, thereby accelerating the transfer speed of the transfer mechanism 1 and improving the collection efficiency of the magazine-type collection device.

[0051] Optionally, in some other embodiments, the multiple placement positions 32 inside the magazine 3 may also be arranged in a square array along two mutually perpendicular directions, and the magazine 3 may move along the two mutually perpendicular directions. Of course, in some other embodiments, the magazine 3 may be fixedly installed, and the jig conveying mechanism 2 may move relative to the magazine 3; or, both the magazine 3 and the jig conveying mechanism 2 may be movable.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the preset direction is vertical, and multiple magazine compartments 3 are arranged horizontally. Each magazine compartment 3 has a jig conveying mechanism 2 at its opening 31. In this embodiment, two jigs are used as an example, so that after the jigs 200 on one jig conveying mechanism 2 are full, the jigs 200 on the other jig conveying mechanism 2 can be loaded, thus eliminating the need for the transfer mechanism 1 to wait and improving work efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of magazine compartments 3 can be three or more.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 Specifically, each fixture conveying mechanism 2 includes a conveying seat 21 and a conveying component 22. The conveying seat 21 includes a base plate 211 and side plates 212. The base plate 211 is connected to the base 5 and is horizontally arranged. There are two vertically arranged side plates 212, which are respectively connected to opposite sides of the base plate 211. The conveying component 22 is connected to the conveying seat 21. In this embodiment, the conveying component 22 is a conveyor belt assembly that conveys the fixture 200 in a horizontal direction. Specifically, it is connected between the two side plates 212, so that the fixture 200 is conveyed through the conveyor belt assembly.

[0054] Furthermore, the height of the conveyor belt assembly is set lower than that of the side plate 212, so that the fixture 200 on the conveyor belt assembly is lower than that of the side plate 212. When the conveyor belt assembly is conveying the fixture 200, the side plate 212 limits the fixture 200 above the conveyor belt to prevent the fixture 200 from shifting during the conveying process.

[0055] To limit the movement of materials during loading into the fixture 200, a limiting member 23 is connected to the side plate 212 near the feeding end of the fixture conveying mechanism 2. One limiting member 23 is connected to each of the two adjacent sides of the side plate 212. The limiting member 23 is block-shaped, and a limiting groove 201 is provided on the fixture 200 corresponding to the position of each limiting member 23. A liftable sliding seat 24 is also provided at the feeding end of the fixture conveying mechanism 2. Specifically, the sliding seat 24 is horizontally positioned and slidably connected to the side plate 212. The movement of the sliding seat 24 is driven by a cylinder, and multiple vertical lifting columns 241 are connected to the top of the sliding seat 24.

[0056] Based on the above, when the empty jig 200 needs to be loaded, the jig 200 is lifted by the rising of the sliding seat 24, separating the jig 200 from the conveyor 22. The limiting groove 201 on the jig 200 engages with the limiting member 23, thus limiting the jig 200 and preventing it from moving during loading, ensuring a consistent loading position each time. After the jig 200 is filled with material 100, the sliding seat 24 descends until the lifting column 241 is below the conveyor 22, placing the jig 200 on the conveyor 22, which then transports the jig 200 to the magazine compartment 3.

[0057] Reference Figure 5Furthermore, the magazine-type receiving device also includes a drive mechanism 4, which is configured to drive the magazine compartment 3 to move in a preset direction. One drive mechanism 4 is provided between each magazine compartment 3 and the base 5. Each drive mechanism 4 includes a drive seat 41 and a lifting platform 42. The drive seat 41 is connected to the base 5, and the lifting platform 42 is horizontally positioned and slidably connected to the drive seat 41. The magazine compartment 3 is connected to the lifting platform 42. In this embodiment, the sliding of the lifting platform 42 is driven by a ball screw, thereby achieving the lifting and lowering of the magazine compartment 3 through the sliding of the lifting platform 42. In other embodiments, the lifting platform 42 can also be driven to slide by components such as cylinders.

[0058] Reference Figure 6 Specifically, the magazine compartment 3 has multiple sets of strip-shaped support members 33 arranged vertically at intervals inside, with two support members 33 in each set, so that a placement position 32 is formed above each set of support members 33, thus forming multiple placement positions 32 inside the magazine compartment 3.

[0059] To guide and transport the fixture 200 entering each placement position 32, a guide conveyor wheel 34 is rotatably provided at the entrance of each placement position 32. Specifically, in this embodiment, multiple rotating shafts 35 are rotatably provided vertically at the opening 31 of the magazine compartment 3. Each placement position 32 has one rotating shaft 35, and multiple guide conveyor wheels 34 are coaxially arranged on each rotating shaft 35. This embodiment uses two as an example. One end of each rotating shaft 35 extends out of the magazine compartment 3 and is coaxially fixedly connected to a driven friction wheel 351. (Refer to...) Figure 4 A drive motor 25 is slidably connected to the side plate 212 in the horizontal direction. An active friction wheel 251 is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 25. When the drive motor 25 slides towards the magazine compartment 3, the active friction wheel 251 abuts against the driven friction wheel 351, enabling power transmission between them. When the drive motor 25 returns to its original position, the active friction wheel 251 disengages from the area occupied by the magazine compartment 3 during its lifting and lowering, preventing interference between the active friction wheel 251 and the lifting magazine compartment 3. Optionally, in some other embodiments, the drive motor 25 can be placed at the end of the rotating shaft 35, directly driving the rotating shaft 35 to rotate.

[0060] Based on the above, when one of the placement positions 32 is connected to the fixture conveying mechanism 2, the drive motor 25 slides until the active friction wheel 251 abuts against the driven friction wheel 351, thereby driving the guide conveying wheel 34 at the inlet of the placement position 32 to rotate. Thus, when the portion of the fixture 200 that has moved out of the fixture conveying mechanism 2 reaches above the guide conveying wheel 34, the fixture 200 is conveyed through the cooperation of the fixture conveying mechanism 2 and the guide conveying wheel 34, allowing the fixture 200 to reach the placement position 32. Furthermore, due to the shape of the guide conveying wheel 34, a guide channel that gradually decreases in size from the outside to the inside of the placement position 32 is formed at the inlet of the placement position 32, thus guiding the fixture 200.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clip-type material collection device for collecting materials (100), characterized in that, The clip-type receiving device includes: The transplanting mechanism (1) is configured to transplant the material (100) into a fixture (200) for receiving the material (100); A fixture transport mechanism (2) is configured to position and transport the fixture (200); and, A magazine (3) is provided at the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism (2). The magazine (3) has an opening (31) on the side facing the fixture conveying mechanism (2). The magazine (3) has multiple placement positions (32) for placing the fixture (200) inside. The magazine (3) and the fixture conveying mechanism (2) can move relative to each other so that one of the multiple placement positions (32) can be connected to the discharge end of the fixture conveying mechanism (2).

2. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transplanting mechanism (1) includes: Drive unit (11); and, The material picking component (12) is disposed at the driving end of the driving component (11). The material picking component (12) can pick up the material (100), and the driving component (11) can drive the material picking component (12) to move from the material picking position to the material unloading position.

3. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transplanting mechanism (1) further includes: A positioning camera (13) is disposed at the driving end of the driving component (11), and the positioning camera (13) is used to identify and position the material (100).

4. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixture conveying mechanism (2) includes: Conveyor seat (21); and, A conveyor (22) is disposed on the conveyor seat (21), and the conveyor (22) is capable of conveying the fixture (200).

5. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feed end of the fixture conveying mechanism (2) is provided with a limiting element (23) and a liftable sliding seat (24), and the fixture (200) is provided with a limiting groove (201); When the sliding seat (24) rises, it can lift the fixture (200) to a state separated from the conveyor (22), and the limiting member (23) is inserted into the limiting groove (201). When the sliding seat (24) falls, it can place the fixture (200) on the conveyor (22).

6. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plurality of placement positions (32) are distributed along a preset direction, and the magazine (3) is movable relative to the jig conveying mechanism (2) along the preset direction.

7. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The preset direction is vertical, and multiple magazine compartments (3) are arranged in the horizontal direction, and each magazine compartment (3) is provided with the fixture conveying mechanism (2) at its opening (31).

8. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each of the placement positions (32) is rotatably provided with a guide wheel (34) at its inlet, and the fixture (200) can enter the placement position (32) from above the guide wheel (34).

9. The clip-type receiving device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clip-type receiving device also includes: The drive mechanism (4) is configured to drive the magazine (3) to move along the preset direction.

10. Automated production equipment, including a conveying device (6) for conveying materials (100), characterized in that, The automated production equipment further includes a clip-type receiving device as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the clip-type receiving device is disposed on one side of the conveying device (6).

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