An automated replenishment mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to an automated feeding mechanism, which includes a conveying suction nozzle module and a feeding suction nozzle module arranged vertically; it also includes a first moving module for moving the conveying suction nozzle module and a second moving module for moving the feeding suction nozzle module; the feeding suction nozzle module includes a feeding mounting bracket disposed on the movable terminal of the second moving module, and a feeding suction nozzle slidably disposed on the feeding mounting bracket; the automated feeding mechanism also includes a lifting module that lifts the feeding suction nozzle upwards to align it with the suction position at the lower end of the conveying suction nozzle module; the overall structure of this utility model is simple, and compared with the traditional manual feeding method, the feeding efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and in particular to an automated feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, with the development of industrial automation, many automated production lines require continuous material replenishment to ensure production continuity and efficiency, especially in fields such as resistors, LEDs, and surface-mount capacitors. These tiny components typically need to be arranged sequentially on carrier tape for packaging and shipping, a process achieved by a tape and reel machine. The tape and reel machine takes bulk components, processes them through inspection, reversing, and testing, and then places them into carrier tape. However, during the tape and reel process, a shortage of material may occur at a certain point on the carrier tape, necessitating a replenishment operation.

[0003] Currently, the most common method for replenishing materials is manual replenishment. Manual replenishment requires manual operation by employees, resulting in a lower material change rate and reduced overall equipment operating efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, developing a new type of feeding mechanism that is efficient, accurate, and easy to operate has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an automated feeding mechanism that can effectively solve the aforementioned problems.

[0006] To achieve the above requirements, the technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0007] An automated feeding mechanism is provided, comprising a conveying suction nozzle module and a feeding suction nozzle module arranged vertically; it further comprises a first moving module for moving the conveying suction nozzle module and a second moving module for moving the feeding suction nozzle module; the feeding suction nozzle module comprises a feeding mounting bracket disposed on a movable terminal of the second moving module, and a feeding suction nozzle slidably disposed on the feeding mounting bracket; the automated feeding mechanism further comprises a lifting module for lifting the feeding suction nozzle upwards to align it with the suction position at the lower end of the conveying suction nozzle module.

[0008] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes multiple feeding nozzles arranged in parallel on the feeding mounting frame along a preset horizontal direction.

[0009] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a lifting module comprising a vertically arranged lifting rod, a lifting drive that drives the lifting rod to move up and down, and a lateral drive that drives the lifting drive to reciprocate along the direction of the multiple feeding nozzles arranged side by side; the lateral drive and the feeding mounting bracket are both located on the movable terminal of the second moving module.

[0010] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model is further provided with a first buffer component on the feeding mounting frame to buffer the feeding nozzle when it moves upward into position.

[0011] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a feeding mounting frame in the shape of an inverted U, a feeding suction nozzle located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame and longitudinally penetrating the connection between the two arms of the mounting frame, and a lateral drive located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame.

[0012] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a stop protrusion on the side wall of the feeding nozzle, a positioning plate between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame and located below the stop protrusion, and the lower end of the feeding nozzle passing through the positioning plate; the first buffer member is located between the stop protrusion and the connection between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame.

[0013] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a lateral movement drive that is a lead screw motor module, a second movement module that is a linear motor module, and a lifting drive that is a cylinder.

[0014] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a transport suction module comprising a transport mounting frame and a transport suction nozzle that is longitudinally slidably disposed on the transport mounting frame; the transport suction nozzle is provided in multiples and arranged side by side in a predetermined horizontal direction.

[0015] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model includes a second buffer component on the transport mounting frame that buffers the transport nozzle when it is mounted on the feeding nozzle module and coaxially connected with the transport nozzle.

[0016] The automated feeding mechanism of this utility model, wherein the first moving module is an XZ two-axis transport module.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] Compared to the traditional manual feeding method, this feeding method is more efficient.

[0019] Specifically, in actual production and processing, when the material on the conveying nozzle module is insufficient, the conveying nozzle module breaks the vacuum. The back-end control system detects the vacuum breaking signal. At this time, the first moving module moves the conveying nozzle module to the replenishment position. After it is in place, the lifting module lifts the replenishment nozzle and sends the material on its top to the suction position at the lower end of the conveying nozzle module to complete the material transfer and thus complete the replenishment. After the replenishment is completed, the first moving module resets the conveying nozzle module again. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall bird's-eye view of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of a local structure.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a local structure.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the transport nozzle module of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or apparatuses.

[0026] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0027] "Multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0028] Furthermore, the terms indicating orientation, such as "up," "down," "left," "right," "upper end," "lower end," and "longitudinal," are all based on the posture and position of the device or equipment described in this solution during normal use.

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] The automated feeding mechanism of the preferred embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, the automated replenishment mechanism includes a vertically arranged conveying suction nozzle module 10 and a replenishment suction nozzle module 20; the automated replenishment mechanism also includes a first moving module 30 for moving the conveying suction nozzle module 10 and a second moving module 40 for moving the replenishment suction nozzle module 20; the replenishment suction nozzle module 20 includes a replenishment mounting bracket 21 disposed on the movable terminal 41 of the second moving module 40, and a replenishment suction nozzle 22 longitudinally slidably disposed on the replenishment mounting bracket 21; the automated replenishment mechanism of this solution also includes a lifting module 50 that lifts the replenishment suction nozzle 22 upwards so that it is coaxially aligned with the suction position at the lower end of the conveying suction nozzle module 10; compared with the traditional manual replenishment... In this way, the automated feeding mechanism of this solution has high feeding efficiency. Specifically, in actual production and processing, when the material on the conveying nozzle module 10 is insufficient, the conveying nozzle module 10 breaks the vacuum. The PLC control system in the background detects the vacuum breaking signal. At this time, the first moving module 30 moves the conveying nozzle module 10 to the feeding position. After it is in place, the lifting module 50 lifts the feeding nozzle 22 and sends the material on its top to the suction position at the lower end of the conveying nozzle module 10 to complete the material transfer and thus complete the feeding. After the feeding is completed, the first moving module 30 resets the conveying nozzle module 10 again, and the feeding nozzle 22 is also reset by the second moving module 40.

[0031] In this embodiment, multiple feeding nozzles 22 are arranged side by side on the feeding mounting frame 21 in a horizontal preset direction to improve feeding efficiency and reduce the filling frequency of the feeding nozzles 22.

[0032] In this embodiment, the lifting module 50 includes a vertically arranged lifting rod 51, a lifting drive 52 that drives the lifting rod 51 to move up and down, and a transverse drive 53 that drives the lifting drive 52 to reciprocate along the direction of multiple feeding nozzles 22 arranged side by side; the transverse drive 53 and the feeding mounting bracket 21 are both provided on the movable terminal 41 of the second moving module 40; wherein, the lifting drive 52 is vertically arranged on the movable terminal 531 of the transverse drive 53 through the lifting bracket 521.

[0033] In this embodiment, the feeding mounting frame 21 is also provided with a first buffer member 60 to buffer the feeding nozzle 22 when it moves upward to the position, so as to avoid a hard collision between the feeding nozzle 22 and the feeding mounting frame 21 after it moves upward to the position. The first buffer member 60 is specifically a spring, but it can also be a buffer pad, a downward-pulling tension spring, or other buffer structures such as a gas spring.

[0034] In this embodiment, the feeding mounting frame 21 is an inverted U-shape, the feeding nozzle 22 is located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21 and extends longitudinally through the connecting part 210 of the two arms of the mounting frame, the connecting part 210 of the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21 is a horizontal flat plate, and the transverse drive 53 is located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21; specifically, the feeding mounting frame 21 and the transverse drive 53 are both fixed to the movable terminal 41 of the second moving module 40 by the same horizontally arranged mounting plate.

[0035] In this embodiment, a stop protrusion 221 is integrally provided on the side wall of the feeding nozzle 22. The stop protrusion 221 has two parts and is arranged on both sides of the feeding nozzle 22 in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the movable terminal of the transverse drive 53. A positioning plate 70 is provided between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21 and below the stop protrusion 221. The two sides of the positioning plate 70 are respectively connected to the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21. The lower end of the feeding nozzle 22 passes through the positioning plate 70. The first buffer member 60 is provided between the stop protrusion 221 and the connecting part 210 of the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21. When the feeding nozzle 22 is pushed into place, the upper and lower ends of the first buffer member 60 abut against the lower surface of the stop protrusion 221 and the connecting part 210 of the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21, thereby preventing the feeding nozzle 22 from continuing to move upward over the travel distance.

[0036] Specifically, the feeding nozzle 22 has a cuboid structure with a square cross-section. It has an internal negative pressure air passage extending through its upper end, and a connecting nozzle 220 communicating with the negative pressure air passage on its lower side wall. For ease of installation, the connecting nozzle 220 is located below the positioning plate 70. Furthermore, the upper surface of the connecting portion 210 of the two arms of the feeding mounting bracket 21 has a boss 2101 arranged along the direction of the arrangement of the multiple feeding nozzles 22. The upper end of the feeding nozzle 22 penetrates the upper surface of the boss 2101. A countersunk hole 222 surrounding the internal negative pressure air passage is provided on the upper surface of the feeding nozzle 22. A suction plate 223 is located within the countersunk hole 222, and the suction plate 223 has air holes 2231. When assembled, the upper surface of the suction plate 223 is lower than the upper surface of the feeding nozzle 22, so as to form a certain negative pressure space between the material and the suction plate 223 to ensure the stability of the adsorption.

[0037] In this embodiment, the transverse drive 53 is a lead screw motor module, the second moving module 40 is a linear motor module and is installed between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame 21, and the lifting drive 52 is a cylinder, or of course, a small lead screw motor module.

[0038] In this embodiment, the transport suction nozzle module 10 includes a transport mounting frame 101 disposed on the movable terminal 31 of the first movable module 30, and a transport suction nozzle 102 slidably disposed on the transport mounting frame 101. The transport suction nozzle 102 is slidably disposed in a groove 1011 on one side wall of the transport mounting frame 101. Multiple transport suction nozzles 102 are provided and arranged in a horizontal preset direction to correspond one-to-one with multiple feeding suction nozzles 22 to ensure feeding efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, the transport mounting frame 101 is also provided with a second buffer member 80 that cushions the transport suction nozzle 102 when it is on top of the feeding suction nozzle 22 module 20 and coaxially connected with the transport suction nozzle 102, so as to ensure that the transport suction nozzle 102 can maintain stability after the external force is removed and avoid vertical movement; wherein, the second buffer member 80 is specifically a spring, or it can be a buffer pad, a downward pulling tension spring, or other buffer structures such as a gas spring.

[0040] Specifically, the transport nozzles 102 are all rectangular structures with a square cross-section and an internal negative pressure air passage extending through their lower end. The upper sidewall of each transport nozzle 102 has another connecting nozzle 1021 that communicates with the negative pressure air passage. For ease of installation, one side of the transport mounting frame 101 has a window 1010 through which the connecting nozzle 1021 is exposed. Furthermore, for convenient installation and disassembly, a U-shaped positioning member 90 is detachably mounted on the top of the transport mounting frame 101. The two arms of the positioning member 90 are fixed downwards to both sides of the multiple parallel transport nozzles 102. The upper end of the second buffer member 80 abuts against the inner sidewall of the positioning member 90, and the lower end abuts against the upper end of the transport nozzle 102. To prevent the lower end of the second buffer member 80 from falling off, a positioning groove 1022 for positioning the second buffer member 80 is provided on the upper surface of the transport nozzle 102.

[0041] In addition, the transfer nozzle 102 can be positioned by connecting the air nozzle 1021 downward against the upper surface of the window 1010. Considering that the transfer nozzle is relatively light, it can also be further coordinated with the second buffer member 80 to provide an upward pulling force to assist in positioning. Of course, a stop protrusion and a stop groove can also be provided inside the slide 1011 to prevent the transfer nozzle from falling and to achieve its positioning.

[0042] The second buffer component 80 is coaxially mounted on the upper end of the transport suction nozzle 102. After being assembled in place, the upper end of the second buffer component 80 rests against the transport mounting frame.

[0043] In this embodiment, the first moving module 30 is an XZ two-axis handling module. Of course, it can also be replaced by a multi-axis robot.

[0044] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automated feed mechanism, comprising: The automated feeding mechanism includes a conveying suction nozzle module and a feeding suction nozzle module arranged vertically; it also includes a first moving module for moving the conveying suction nozzle module and a second moving module for moving the feeding suction nozzle module; the feeding suction nozzle module includes a feeding mounting bracket disposed on the movable terminal of the second moving module, and a feeding suction nozzle slidably disposed on the feeding mounting bracket; the automated feeding mechanism also includes a lifting module for lifting the feeding suction nozzle upwards so that it aligns with the suction position at the lower end of the conveying suction nozzle module.

2. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The feeding nozzles are provided in multiples and are arranged side by side on the feeding mounting frame along a preset horizontal direction.

3. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The lifting module includes a vertically arranged lifting rod, a lifting drive that drives the lifting rod to move up and down, and a lateral drive that drives the lifting drive to reciprocate along the direction of the multiple feeding nozzles arranged side by side; the lateral drive and the feeding mounting bracket are both located on the movable terminal of the second moving module.

4. The automated feed mechanism of claim 2 or 3, wherein, The feeding mounting frame is also equipped with a first buffer component that buffers the material when the feeding nozzle moves upward into position.

5. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The feeding mounting frame is inverted U-shape, the feeding nozzle is located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame and extends longitudinally through the connection between the two arms of the mounting frame, and the lateral drive is located between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame.

6. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The side wall of the feeding nozzle is provided with a stop protrusion, and a positioning plate is provided between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame and below the stop protrusion. The lower end of the feeding nozzle passes through the positioning plate. The first buffer member is provided between the stop protrusion and the connection between the two arms of the feeding mounting frame.

7. The automated feed mechanism of any one of claims 1-3, wherein, The lateral movement drive is a lead screw motor module, the second movement module is a linear motor module, and the lifting drive is a cylinder.

8. The automated feed mechanism of claim 1 or 2, wherein, The transport nozzle module includes a transport mounting frame and a transport nozzle that is slidably disposed on the transport mounting frame; the transport nozzle is provided in multiples and arranged side by side in a predetermined horizontal direction.

9. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 8, wherein, The transport mounting frame is also provided with a second buffer component that cushions the transport nozzle when it is placed on top of the replenishing nozzle module and coaxially connected with the transport nozzle.

10. The automated replenishment mechanism of claim 8, wherein, The first moving module is an XZ two-axis transport module.

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