A feeding mechanism for steel processing

By using a feeding mechanism driven by a hydraulic rod and a servo motor, combined with gear and rack transmission and guide rod design, the problems of poor adaptability of clamping mechanisms and inflexible displacement adjustment in steel processing are solved, and stable feeding and precise positioning of steel of various specifications are achieved.

CN224349869UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12YANGZHOU XIANGHUA MATERIALS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YANGZHOU XIANGHUA MATERIALS CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-21
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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Technical Problem

The existing steel processing feeding equipment has poor adaptability in its clamping mechanism, which can only handle steel of specific specifications. Changing and adjusting it is cumbersome, the displacement adjustment is not flexible enough, and the drive and guide structure is poorly designed, which is prone to shaking and jamming.

Method used

The connecting frame driven by a hydraulic rod and a servo motor work together. A stepper motor drives a bidirectional screw to adjust the clamping block. Combined with gear and rack transmission, it achieves precise clamping and movement of steel. A guide rod is used to prevent shaking, enabling flexible adaptation and precise positioning of steel of various specifications.

🎯Benefits of technology

It achieves flexible adaptation to steel of different specifications, clamping stability and movement precision, improves feeding efficiency and safety, and reduces the cumbersome adjustment of equipment and the phenomenon of shaking and jamming.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeding mechanism for steel processing, including a support frame with a through-type top. A feeding assembly, mounted on the support frame, includes a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame. A horizontal adjusting frame slides on the horizontal plate, and a hydraulic rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the adjusting frame. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the free end of the hydraulic rod, and a clamping mechanism for picking up materials is provided inside the connecting frame. This utility model belongs to the field of steel processing technology, specifically addressing the problems of poor adaptability of clamping mechanisms, their ability to handle only specific specifications of steel, cumbersome replacement and adjustment, insufficient flexibility in displacement adjustment, unreasonable design of the drive and guide structure, and susceptibility to shaking and jamming.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of steel processing technology, and in particular relates to a feeding mechanism for steel processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the steel processing industry, the material loading process has a significant impact on production efficiency and processing accuracy. The currently commonly used manual loading method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and difficult to adapt to the high-speed requirements of automated processing. Furthermore, the positioning accuracy is easily affected by human factors, posing safety hazards.

[0003] While traditional mechanical feeding equipment has replaced some manual labor, it has obvious limitations. The clamping mechanism has poor adaptability and can only handle steel of specific specifications. Changing and adjusting it is cumbersome. The displacement adjustment is not flexible enough and it is difficult to accurately connect to different processing stations. The drive and guide structure is not designed properly, which can easily cause shaking and jamming, affecting the feeding accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the clamping mechanism has poor adaptability, can only handle steel of specific specifications, is cumbersome to replace and adjust, lacks flexibility in displacement adjustment, and has an unreasonable design of the drive and guide structure, which is prone to shaking and jamming.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a feeding mechanism for steel processing, including a support frame, wherein the top of the support frame is through-type, and further comprising...

[0006] The feeding assembly, mounted on a support frame, includes a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame. A horizontal adjusting frame slides on the horizontal plate. A hydraulic rod is fixedly installed at the bottom of the adjusting frame. A connecting frame is fixedly connected to the free end of the hydraulic rod. A clamping mechanism for picking up materials is provided inside the connecting frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a stepper motor fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting frame. The output end of the stepper motor is fixedly connected to a bidirectional screw, and its end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame. The bidirectional screw is threaded with symmetrically distributed adjusting blocks, and the bottom of the adjusting blocks is fixedly connected to a clamping block.

[0008] Furthermore, the connecting frame is arranged in an inverted U-shape, and the inner top wall of the connecting frame is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting grooves. The adjusting block slides inside the limiting grooves, and the clamping block is arranged in a C-shape with a notch.

[0009] Furthermore, a servo motor is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the adjustment frame, a gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor, and a rack is fixedly connected to the top of the cross plate, with the gear and rack meshing together.

[0010] Furthermore, a guide rod is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting frame, and its upper end passes through the adjusting frame and is slidably connected to it. The guide rod is T-shaped and is symmetrically distributed relative to the hydraulic rod.

[0011] Furthermore, crossbars are fixedly connected between the inner walls of the support frame, and they are symmetrically distributed relative to the cross plate. The adjusting frame passes through the crossbars and is slidably connected to them.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model after adopting the above structure are as follows:

[0013] (1) The stepper motor drives the bidirectional screw to rotate, which drives the symmetrical adjustment block and clamping block to open and close synchronously. It can flexibly adapt to different specifications of steel. The C-shaped clamping block with the notch enhances the clamping adaptability, and there is no need to frequently replace parts.

[0014] (2) By meshing the gear and rack, the adjustment frame is driven to slide horizontally along the horizontal plate. Combined with the limit guide of the horizontal bar on the adjustment frame, it can achieve precise and stable movement and flexibly connect to different processing stations, thus solving the problem of insufficient flexibility in displacement adjustment.

[0015] (3) When the hydraulic rod drives the connecting frame to rise and fall, the symmetrically distributed T-shaped guide rods slide along the adjusting frame, effectively avoiding shaking and jamming, and improving the stability of lifting. The adjusting block slides along the limit groove on the inner top wall of the connecting frame, further ensuring the stability of the clamping action. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a steel processing feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of a steel processing feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a feeding mechanism for steel processing proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a steel processing feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0021] In the attached diagram: 1. Support frame, 2. Horizontal plate, 3. Adjusting frame, 4. Hydraulic rod, 5. Connecting frame, 6. Stepper motor, 7. Bidirectional screw, 8. Adjusting block, 9. Clamping block, 10. Limiting groove, 11. Notch, 12. Servo motor, 13. Gear, 14. Rack, 15. Guide rod, 16. Horizontal bar. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a steel processing feeding mechanism includes a support frame 1, which is welded from high-strength alloy steel and has an overall frame structure. Its top is open to provide ample space for the movement of the feeding components and the transfer of steel.

[0023] The feeding assembly is located on the support frame 1, specifically including a horizontal plate 2 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 1. The horizontal plate 2 is horizontally set to provide a support base for the sliding of the adjustment frame 3. A horizontal adjustment frame 3 is slidably connected to the horizontal plate 2. A hydraulic rod 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the adjustment frame 3. The hydraulic rod 4 is a multi-stage hydraulic cylinder with a matching model. A connecting frame 5 is fixedly connected to its free end. The connecting frame 5 is equipped with a clamping mechanism for picking up materials.

[0024] The clamping mechanism includes a stepper motor 6 that is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the connecting frame 5 by bolts. The stepper motor 6 is a high-precision servo stepper motor 6. Its output end is fixedly connected to a bidirectional screw 7. The end of the bidirectional screw 7 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame 5 through a bearing. The bidirectional screw 7 is threaded with symmetrically distributed adjusting blocks 8. The bottom of the adjusting blocks 8 is fixedly connected to a clamping block 9.

[0025] The connecting frame 5 is arranged in an inverted U-shape. The inner top wall of the connecting frame 5 is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting grooves 10. The limiting grooves 10 are rectangular grooves. The adjusting block 8 is slidably connected inside the limiting groove 10. The limiting groove 10 guides and limits the movement of the adjusting block 8, preventing the adjusting block 8 from rotating with the bidirectional screw 7. The clamping block 9 is arranged in a C-shape and is made of wear-resistant steel. The clamping block 9 is provided with a notch 11. The size of the notch 11 is adapted to the edges and corners of common steel materials to enhance the fit during clamping.

[0026] A servo motor 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the adjustment frame 3 by bolts. A gear 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor 12. A rack 14 is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate 2. The gear 13 and the rack 14 mesh with each other, and the horizontal movement of the adjustment frame 3 is realized through the transmission of the gear 13 and the rack 14.

[0027] The top of the connecting frame 5 is fixedly connected to the guide rod 15 by welding. The upper end of the guide rod 15 passes through the adjusting frame 3 and is slidably connected to it. The guide rod 15 is T-shaped and is symmetrically distributed relative to the hydraulic rod 4. The guide rod 15 is made of high-strength round steel to prevent the connecting frame 5 from shifting during the lifting process.

[0028] A crossbar 16 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the support frame 1 by welding. The crossbar 16 is symmetrically distributed relative to the cross plate 2. The adjustment frame 3 passes through the crossbar 16 and is slidably connected to it. The crossbar 16 plays an auxiliary guiding and stabilizing role in the movement of the adjustment frame 3, further improving the stability of the adjustment frame 3 when sliding.

[0029] In use, this utility model first starts the stepper motor 6 in the clamping mechanism according to the specifications of the steel to be loaded. The stepper motor 6 drives the bidirectional screw 7 to rotate. Since the bidirectional screw 7 is threadedly connected to the adjusting block 8 and the adjusting block 8 slides in the limiting groove 10 on the inner top wall of the connecting frame 5, the rotation of the bidirectional screw 7 will drive the two adjusting blocks 8 to move relative to or towards each other along the limiting groove 10, thereby driving the clamping block 9 to open and close synchronously, adjusting the clamping block 9 to the distance that matches the specifications of the steel. Then, the servo motor 12 on the outer wall of the adjusting frame 3 is started. The servo motor 12 drives the gear 13 to rotate. The gear 13 meshes with the rack 14 on the top of the horizontal plate 2, thereby driving the adjusting frame 3 to slide horizontally along the horizontal plate 2 and the horizontal bar 16, moving the clamping mechanism above the steel to be loaded. Then, the hydraulic rod 4 is controlled to extend. The hydraulic rod 4 pushes the connecting frame 5 to move downward. During the descent of the connecting frame 5, the guide rod 15 slides along the adjusting frame 3, which guides the movement of the connecting frame 5 and prevents it from shaking.

[0030] When the clamping block 9 moves to the appropriate material picking height, the stepper motor 6 is started again to make the two clamping blocks 9 move towards each other. The steel is stably clamped by the C-shaped clamping block 9 and the notch 11. After clamping, the hydraulic rod 4 is controlled to retract, which drives the connecting frame 5 and the clamped steel to rise. Then the servo motor 12 is started to drive the adjusting frame 3 to move above the designated processing position. The hydraulic rod 4 is then controlled to extend to place the steel on the processing equipment. Finally, the clamping block 9 is controlled to open to complete one loading operation.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art, inspired by this description, design similar structural methods and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding mechanism for steel processing, comprising a support frame (1), wherein the top of the support frame (1) is through-type, characterized in that: Also includes The feeding assembly is mounted on the support frame (1) and includes a horizontal plate (2) fixedly connected between the inner walls of the support frame (1). A horizontal adjusting frame (3) slides on the horizontal plate (2). A hydraulic rod (4) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the adjusting frame (3). A connecting frame (5) is fixedly connected to the free end of the hydraulic rod (4). A clamping mechanism for picking up materials is provided inside the connecting frame (5).

2. The feeding mechanism for steel processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a stepper motor (6) fixedly installed on the outer wall of the connecting frame (5). The output end of the stepper motor (6) is fixedly connected to a bidirectional screw (7), and its end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame (5). The bidirectional screw (7) is threaded with symmetrically distributed adjusting blocks (8), and the bottom of the adjusting block (8) is fixedly connected to a clamping block (9).

3. The feeding mechanism for steel processing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting frame (5) is arranged in an inverted U-shape. The inner top wall of the connecting frame (5) is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting grooves (10). The adjusting block (8) slides inside the limiting groove (10). The clamping block (9) is arranged in a C-shape. The clamping block (9) is provided with a notch (11).

4. A feeding mechanism for steel processing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A servo motor (12) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the adjustment frame (3). A gear (13) is fixedly connected to the output end of the servo motor (12). A rack (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the horizontal plate (2). The gear (13) and the rack (14) mesh with each other.

5. The feeding mechanism for steel processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the connecting frame (5) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (15), and its upper end passes through the adjusting frame (3) and is slidably connected to it. The guide rod (15) is T-shaped and is symmetrically distributed relative to the hydraulic rod (4).

6. The feeding mechanism for steel processing according to claim 5, characterized in that: A crossbar (16) is fixedly connected between the inner walls of the support frame (1) and is symmetrically distributed relative to the cross plate (2). The adjustment frame (3) passes through the crossbar (16) and is slidably connected to it.