Magnet feed device
By designing a magnet feeding device, an automated magnet feeding system was achieved using adjustable positioning components and a pushing mechanism. This solved the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding, improved production efficiency, and reduced labor intensity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN BAOJU AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
In current motor manufacturing, the magnet feeding stage relies on manual placement of individual magnets, resulting in low production efficiency and high labor intensity.
A magnet feeding device was designed, including an adjustable positioning component and a pushing mechanism. The device achieves automated magnet feeding through a movable positioning plate and a pushing block, adapting to magnets of different sizes, and controls the pushing accuracy through a sensor.
It improves the efficiency of magnet feeding, reduces manual labor intensity and production costs, and realizes automated magnet feeding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of motor technology, and in particular relates to a magnet feeding device. Background Technology
[0002] A motor, also known as an electric motor or engine, powers a starter rotor by rotating a coil in a magnetic field. A small gear on the rotor drives a flywheel, providing power to various devices. Magnets are a key component in motor manufacturing, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. Currently, motor assembly is mostly done manually or semi-automatically. During the magnet feeding stage, workers must manually place magnets one by one into specific positions for production, and different sizes of magnets are required for different motor specifications. This method results in high labor intensity and low production efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a magnet feeding device that solves the problem of low production efficiency caused by the manual handling and placement of individual magnets.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a magnet feeding device, including a working platform, a pair of adjustable positioning components symmetrically arranged on both sides of the working platform, each positioning component including a movable positioning plate, the relative inner surfaces of the two positioning plates and the surface of the working platform jointly defining a material trough for placing magnets; and a pushing mechanism, located at the starting end of the material trough, including a horizontally reciprocating push block for pushing the magnets along the outlet end direction of the material trough.
[0005] Furthermore, the positioning component also includes a telescopic drive member disposed on the outside of the positioning plate. The output end of the telescopic drive member is connected to the positioning plate and is used to drive the positioning plate to move towards or away from each other along the width direction of the material trough.
[0006] Furthermore, the surface of the working platform is provided with a plurality of first guide rails arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the material trough, and the bottom of the two positioning plates forms a sliding engagement with the corresponding first guide rails through sliders.
[0007] Furthermore, it also includes a base and multiple columns. The base is provided with a second guide rail parallel to the axial direction of the material trough. The columns are vertically mounted on the base and support the working platform. The pushing mechanism also includes a drive frame, a sliding plate, and a moving drive component. The drive frame has an inverted U-shaped structure, including a top crossbeam and two side plates. The crossbeam connects to the push block. The two side plates span across the two sides of the working platform. The sliding plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive frame and slidably connected to the second guide rail. The output end of the moving drive component is connected to the sliding plate and is used to drive the sliding plate to reciprocate along the second guide rail.
[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the drive frame is provided with a base plate, the lateral dimension of which is larger than that of the crossbeam, and a clearance groove is provided at the front edge. The slide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the second guide rail has an overall convex shape structure, and L-shaped guide plates are provided on both sides of the slide plate. The vertical part of the L-shaped guide plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate and is located on the outside of the second guide rail. The horizontal part of the L-shaped guide plate is located on the horizontal plane in the middle of the second guide rail, and two oppositely arranged fixing blocks are provided on the top surface of the horizontal part. The moving drive component is connected to the side of the two fixing blocks that are far apart from each other.
[0010] Furthermore, the magnet contact surface of the push block is a curved surface that matches the shape of the magnet, and the top surface of the push block is also provided with a reinforcing support part, which has an arc-shaped bearing surface concentric with the curved surface.
[0011] Furthermore, the push block and the reinforcing support are detachably mounted below the crossbeam of the drive frame via a connector, so that the push block is suspended above the work platform.
[0012] Furthermore, the two positioning plates are symmetrically provided with clearance notches on the side away from the material trough at their ends, and sensor groups are provided in the two clearance notches. The sensor groups are installed on the working platform and extend out of the top surface of the positioning plates, and the optical axes of the transmitting end and the receiving end are arranged collinearly.
[0013] Furthermore, a movable baffle block is provided on the discharge end side of the trough, and the width of the baffle block is greater than the maximum opening width of the trough.
[0014] The above-mentioned technical solutions of one or more technical solutions in the magnet feeding device provided by this utility model embodiment have at least the following technical effects:
[0015] Because the two positioning plates can move on the work platform, the width of the trough can be adjusted to accommodate magnets of different sizes. After placing a row of magnets in the trough, a pusher pushes the magnet at the starting end, moving the entire row of magnets towards the outlet end. By controlling the pusher's travel, a single magnet at the outlet end is pushed out of the trough, thus feeding individual magnets. This improves magnet feeding efficiency and reduces manual labor intensity and production costs. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, 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.
[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the magnet feeding device provided in the embodiment of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the separation of the moving drive component, the sliding plate, and the drive bracket of the magnet feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 A top view of the magnet feeding device provided in an embodiment of this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram, 100 is the working platform, 110 is the sensor group, 120 is the material stop block, and 130 is the magnet.
[0021] 200. Positioning component; 210. Positioning plate; 211. Clearance notch; 220. Feed trough; 230. Telescopic drive component; 240. First guide rail; 250. Slider.
[0022] 300. Pushing mechanism; 310. Push block; 311. Curved surface; 312. Reinforcing support; 320. Drive frame; 321. Crossbeam; 322. Vertical plate; 323. Base plate; 324. Clearance groove; 330. Slide plate; 340. Moving drive component; 350. L-shaped guide plate; 360. Fixing block; 370. Connecting component.
[0023] 400. Base; 410. Column; 420. Second guide rail. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting the utility model.
[0025] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0028] In one embodiment of the magnet feeding device of this utility model, please refer to... Figures 1 to 3 The magnet feeding device includes a working platform 100 and a pair of adjustable positioning components 200 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the working platform 100. Each positioning component 200 includes a movable positioning plate 210. The opposing inner surfaces of the two positioning plates 210 and the surface of the working platform 100 together define a material trough 220 for placing magnets 130. A pushing mechanism 300 is located at the starting end of the material trough 220 and includes a horizontally reciprocating pusher 310 for pushing the magnets 130 along the outlet direction of the material trough 220.
[0029] Specifically, because the two positioning plates 210 can move on the working platform 100, the width of the material trough 220 can be adjusted, allowing the material trough 220 to be adjusted as needed to accommodate magnets 130 of different sizes. After placing the entire row of magnets 130 in the material trough 220, the pusher block 310 pushes the magnet 130 located at the starting end, moving the entire row of magnets towards the outlet end. By controlling the travel of the pusher block 310, a single magnet 130 located at the outlet end is pushed out of the outlet end of the material trough 220, thus achieving feeding of a single magnet 130. This improves feeding efficiency and reduces manual labor intensity and costs.
[0030] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The positioning assembly 200 also includes a telescopic drive member 230 disposed outside the positioning plate 210. The output end of the telescopic drive member 230 is connected to the positioning plate 210 and is used to drive the positioning plate 210 to move towards or away from each other along the width direction of the material trough 220. Specifically, the telescopic drive member 230 drives the positioning plate 210 to move towards or away from each other to reduce or increase the width of the material trough 220.
[0031] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The working platform 100 has several first guide rails 240 arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the material trough 220 on its surface. The bottoms of the two positioning plates 210 are slidably engaged with the corresponding first guide rails 240 via sliders 250. Specifically, the first guide rails 240 serve a guiding function. When the telescopic drive member 230 drives the positioning plates 210 to move, the positioning plates 210 slide directionally along the first guide rails 240, avoiding errors in the movement of the positioning plates 210 and improving the movement accuracy.
[0032] Preferably, two symmetrical first guide rails 240 are provided below a positioning plate 210, and the two first guide rails 240 are respectively located on both sides of the telescopic drive member 230. Specifically, the two symmetrical first guide rails 240 help to balance the driving force and enhance the load capacity, prevent the positioning plate 210 from tilting during movement, and ensure the straightness of movement.
[0033] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 2The system also includes a base 400 and multiple columns 410. The base 400 is provided with a second guide rail 420 parallel to the axis of the material trough 220. The columns 410 are vertically mounted on the base 400 and support the working platform 100. The pushing mechanism 300 also includes a drive frame 320, a slide plate 330 and a moving drive component 340. The drive frame 320 has an inverted U-shaped structure, including a top crossbeam 321 and two side uprights 322. The crossbeam 321 is connected to the push block 310. The two uprights 322 span across the two sides of the working platform 100. The slide plate 330 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive frame 320 and slidably connected to the second guide rail 420. The output end of the moving drive component 340 is connected to the slide plate 330 and is used to drive the slide plate 300 to reciprocate along the second guide rail 420. Specifically, when the moving drive component 340 drives the sliding plate 330 to move towards the outlet end of the material trough 220, it drives the drive frame 320 and the push block 310 to move synchronously, thereby pushing the magnet 130 in the material trough. The vertical design of the working platform 100 and the base 400 can save the horizontal space occupied by the feeding device.
[0034] For further details, please refer to... Figure 2 The drive frame 320 also has a base plate 323 at its bottom. The lateral dimension of the base plate 323 is larger than that of the crossbeam 321, and a clearance groove 324 is provided at its front edge. The slide plate 330 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate 323. Specifically, the base plate 323 increases the contact area between the drive frame 320 and the slide plate 330, enhancing the stability of the drive frame 320 as it moves. The clearance groove 324 is used to avoid collisions between the base plate 323 and the column 410 on the side of the base 400.
[0035] For further details, please refer to... Figure 2 The second guide rail 420 has an overall convex shape. L-shaped guide plates 350 are provided on both sides of the slide plate 330. The vertical part of the L-shaped guide plate 350 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate 330 and located on the outer side of the second guide rail 420. The horizontal part of the L-shaped guide plate 350 is located on the horizontal plane in the middle of the second guide rail 420, and two opposing fixing blocks 360 are provided on the top surface of the horizontal part. Moving drive components 340 are respectively connected to the sides of the two fixing blocks 360 that are far apart. Specifically, the L-shaped guide plate 350 increases the contact area between the slide plate 330 and the second guide rail 420, improves the movement accuracy, and ensures that the slide plate 330 performs linear reciprocating motion on the second guide rail 420. When the pusher block 310 needs to move towards the outlet end of the material trough 220, the moving drive component 340 on the L-shaped guide plates 350 on both sides near the starting end of the material trough 220 drives the fixed block 360 to move forward at the same time, causing the entire pusher mechanism 300 to move towards the outlet end; when the pusher block 310 needs to reset back to the starting end of the material trough 220, the other moving drive component 340 set opposite to it drives the connected fixed block 360 to move, causing the pusher mechanism 300 to move and reset towards the starting end.
[0036] For further details, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The magnetic contact surface of the push block 310 is a curved surface 311 that matches the shape of the magnet 130. The top surface of the push block 310 also has a reinforcing support 312, which has an arc-shaped bearing surface concentric with the curved surface 311. Specifically, the curved surface 311 of the push block is designed to fit the outer curved surface of the magnet 130, reducing stress concentration and allowing the pushing force to be evenly transmitted to the outer curved surface of the magnet 130, improving the stability of the magnet 130's movement and reducing wear on the surface of the magnet 130 caused by the push block 310. The reinforcing support 312 has an arc-shaped bearing surface concentric with the curved surface, enhancing the structural strength of the push block 310 and increasing the contact area with the magnet 130. It also prevents the magnet 130 from tilting backward due to inertia during pushing, further improving the stability of the magnet 130's movement.
[0037] For further details, please refer to... Figure 2 The push block 310 and the reinforcing support 312 are detachably mounted below the crossbeam 321 of the drive frame via a connector 370, allowing the push block 310 to be suspended above the work platform 100. Specifically, the detachable design facilitates the replacement of different push blocks 310 to accommodate magnets 130 of different sizes. Furthermore, when the push block 310 wears out, it can be removed and replaced individually without replacing the entire drive frame 320, reducing maintenance costs. Additionally, the push block 310's suspension above the work platform 100 facilitates its disassembly and assembly, and prevents friction between the push block 310 and the work platform 100.
[0038] For further details, please refer to... Figure 1 and Figure 3 Two positioning plates 210 have symmetrical clearance notches 211 on the side away from the material trough 220 at their ends. Sensor groups 110 are mounted on the two clearance notches 211, extending beyond the top surface of the positioning plates 210. The optical axes of the transmitting and receiving ends are collinear. Specifically, the sensor groups 110 are fixedly mounted on the working platform 100 and do not change position with the movement of the positioning plates 210, ensuring detection accuracy. Because the optical axes of the transmitting and receiving ends of the sensor groups 110 are collinear, they are used to detect whether the magnet 130 at the outlet end of the material trough 220 has reached its position, and then control the travel of the pushing mechanism 300.
[0039] For further details, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 3The discharge end of the trough 220 is also equipped with a movable baffle block 120, the width of which is greater than the maximum opening width of the trough 220. Specifically, before the magnetic feeding device is started, the baffle block 120 is placed at the ends of the two positioning plates 210 to block the outlet end of the trough 220. Then, the entire row of magnets 130 is placed in the trough 220, and the entire row of magnets 130 is pushed by the push block 310 until the end of the outermost magnet 130 contacts the baffle block 120. At this time, the end of the magnet 130 is on the same plane as the outlet end of the trough 220, ensuring the accuracy of the subsequent removal of the magnet 130 from the outlet end of the trough 220. Then, the baffle block 120 is removed, so that the outlet end of the trough 220 is in the open state, and the magnetic feeding device is started to work.
[0040] The working principle of the magnetic feeding device of this utility model is as follows: the baffle block 120 is placed at the end of the two positioning plates 210, and then the entire string of magnetic stones is placed into the trough 220. The pushing mechanism 300 pushes the magnetic stone string so that the end magnetic stone 130 contacts the baffle plate 120 and is on the same plane as the outlet end of the trough 220, and the sensor group 110 senses that the magnetic stone 130 has moved into place. Remove the retaining block 120, open the outlet end of the feed trough 220, start the moving drive 340, drive the slide plate 330 and drive frame 320 to move towards the outlet end of the feed trough 220, drive the push block 310 to push the magnet string, so that the magnets 130 are pushed out of the feed trough 220 one by one in sequence. The sensor group 110 detects the end of the individual magnets 130 pushed out of the feed trough to control the movement stroke of the pushing mechanism 300. The individual magnets 130 pushed out of the feed trough are easy to be picked up by other equipment and placed in a specific position. After the feed of this column of magnets is completed, the moving drive 340 in the opposite direction drives the slide plate 330, drive frame 320 and push block 310 to reset, and then repeat the above operation to continue feeding individual magnets to the next magnet string.
[0041] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A magnet feeding device, characterized in that, Including work platforms, A pair of adjustable positioning components are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the work platform. The positioning components include movable positioning plates. The opposing inner surfaces of the two positioning plates and the surface of the work platform together define a material trough for placing magnets. The feeding mechanism is located at the starting end of the feed trough and includes a pusher block that can reciprocate horizontally, used to push the magnet along the outlet end of the feed trough.
2. The magnet feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component also includes a telescopic drive component disposed on the outside of the positioning plate. The output end of the telescopic drive component is connected to the positioning plate and is used to drive the positioning plate to move towards or away from each other along the width direction of the material trough.
3. The magnet feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the working platform is provided with a plurality of first guide rails arranged perpendicular to the axial direction of the material trough, and the bottom of the two positioning plates are slidably engaged with the corresponding first guide rails through sliders.
4. The magnet feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: It also includes a base and multiple columns. The base is provided with a second guide rail parallel to the axial direction of the material trough. The columns are vertically mounted on the base and support the working platform. The pushing mechanism also includes a drive frame, a slide plate, and a moving drive component. The drive frame has an inverted U-shaped structure, including a top crossbeam and two side uprights. The crossbeam is connected to the push block, and the two uprights span across the two sides of the working platform. The slide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the drive frame and slidably connected to the second guide rail. The output end of the moving drive component is connected to the slide plate and is used to drive the slide plate to reciprocate along the second guide rail.
5. The magnet feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the drive frame is also provided with a base plate, the lateral dimension of which is larger than that of the crossbeam, and a clearance groove is provided at the front edge. The slide plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base plate.
6. The magnet feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second guide rail has a convex shape. The slide plate is also provided with L-shaped guide plates on both sides. The vertical part of the L-shaped guide plate is fixedly connected to the side wall of the slide plate and is located outside the second guide rail. The horizontal part of the L-shaped guide plate is located on the horizontal plane in the middle of the second guide rail. The top surface of the horizontal part is provided with two oppositely arranged fixing blocks. The moving drive component is connected to the side of the two fixing blocks that are far apart.
7. The magnet feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The magnet contact surface of the push block is a curved surface that matches the shape of the magnet. The top surface of the push block is also provided with a reinforcing support part, which has an arc-shaped bearing surface concentric with the curved surface.
8. The magnet feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The push block and the reinforcing support are detachably mounted below the crossbeam of the drive frame via a connector, so that the push block is suspended above the work platform.
9. The magnet feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two positioning plates are symmetrically provided with clearance notches on the side away from the material trough at their ends. The two clearance notches are provided with sensor groups. The sensor groups are installed on the working platform and extend out of the top surface of the positioning plates. The optical axes of the transmitting end and the receiving end are arranged collinearly.
10. The magnet feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge end of the trough is also provided with a movable baffle block, the width of which is greater than the maximum opening width of the trough.