Material conveying device and marking apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automation devices, and discloses a feeding device and a marking equipment. The feeding device comprises a conveying mechanism, a transferring mechanism and a processing positioning mechanism. The conveying mechanism comprises a rack and a conveying driving assembly. The rack is provided with a feeding position, and the conveying driving assembly is arranged on the rack and configured to convey products to be processed to the feeding position. The transferring mechanism comprises a material taking assembly and a transferring driving assembly. The material taking assembly is connected with the transferring driving assembly. The transferring driving assembly is configured to drive the material taking assembly to move between the rack and a processing device. The material taking assembly is configured to pick up the products to be processed on the feeding position. The processing positioning mechanism is configured to be connected with the processing device and to position the products to be processed. The feeding device can replace manual feeding, thereby improving the efficiency of feeding the processing device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automation equipment technology, and more specifically, to a material conveying device and a marking device. Background Technology

[0002] During product manufacturing, marking machines are sometimes used to mark products, creating text or patterns on their surfaces. Currently, marking requires manual loading of the products onto the machine. In batch marking operations, due to the large number of products, the operator's efficiency in loading the machine decreases after prolonged work, leading to a reduction in overall marking efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides a feeding device and a marking device. The feeding device can automatically feed materials to the processing device to improve the efficiency of product feeding, thereby improving the marking efficiency of the marking device using the feeding device.

[0004] Embodiments of this application provide a feeding device for transferring products to be processed onto a processing device. The feeding device includes a conveying mechanism, a transfer mechanism, and a processing positioning mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a frame and a conveying drive assembly. The frame has a loading position, and the conveying drive assembly is disposed on the frame and configured to convey the products to be processed to the loading position. The transfer mechanism includes a picking assembly and a transfer drive assembly. The picking assembly is connected to the transfer drive assembly and configured to drive the picking assembly to move between the frame and the processing device. The picking assembly is configured to pick up the products to be processed from the loading position. The processing positioning mechanism includes a receiving frame and a processing positioning assembly. The receiving frame is configured to be connected to the processing device and to receive the products to be processed picked up by the picking assembly. The receiving frame has a fixed position, and the processing positioning assembly is connected to the receiving frame and configured to drive the products to be processed on the receiving frame to move to the fixed position.

[0005] When using this feeding device, the product to be processed is conveyed to the loading position by the conveyor drive component. The picking component then picks up the product from the loading position. Next, the transfer drive component moves the picking component from the loading position to the receiving frame. The picking component releases the product onto the receiving frame, and the processing positioning component moves the product to a fixed position on the receiving frame to achieve precise positioning, allowing the processing device to accurately process the product. Replacing manual loading with this feeding device increases automation and improves the efficiency of feeding the processing device, thereby increasing the processing efficiency of the device.

[0006] In some embodiments of this application, the processing positioning component includes a first positioning block, a first positioning drive, a second positioning block, and a second positioning drive. The first positioning block and the first positioning drive are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position along a third direction and connected to the receiving frame. The second positioning block and the second positioning drive are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position along a fourth direction and connected to the receiving frame. The fourth direction intersects with the third direction. The first positioning drive is configured to drive the product toward the first positioning block along the third direction and cause the product to abut against the first positioning block. The second positioning drive is configured to drive the product toward the second positioning block along the fourth direction and cause the product to abut against the second positioning block.

[0007] After the material handling component places the product to be processed into the area enclosed by the first positioning block, the first positioning drive, the second positioning block, and the second positioning drive, the first positioning drive causes the product to be processed to abut against the first positioning block, and the second positioning drive causes the product to be processed to abut against the second positioning block, thus accurately positioning the product to be processed in a fixed position.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the processing positioning mechanism further includes a fixed base and a rotary drive assembly. The fixed base is configured to be connected to the processing device, the receiving frame is rotatably connected to the fixed base, and the rotary drive assembly is connected to the receiving frame and the fixed base and configured to drive the receiving frame to rotate.

[0009] The rotary drive assembly works in conjunction with the fixed base to rotate the receiving frame, thereby allowing for further adjustment of the position or state of the fixed position or the product to be processed on the fixed position as needed.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the conveying drive assembly is configured to drive the product to be processed to move along a first direction; the conveying mechanism further includes a feeding and positioning assembly, which is located at the feeding position and includes a first stop, a second stop, and a pushing drive. The first stop is connected to the frame and configured to stop the product to be processed along the first direction, and the second stop is connected to the frame and configured to stop the product to be processed along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction; the pushing drive is connected to the frame and configured to drive the product to be processed to move along the second direction toward the second stop.

[0011] After the conveying drive assembly drives the product to be processed to the loading position along the first direction, the first stop can stop the product to be processed to position the product to be processed in the first direction. Then, the push drive assembly drives the product to be processed toward the second stop, and the second stop stops the product to be processed to position the product to be processed in the second direction. Thus, the product can be accurately positioned at the loading position so that the picking assembly can accurately pick up the product to be processed at the loading position.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the feeding and positioning assembly further includes two guide rods, which are spaced apart at the feeding position along a second direction and connected to the frame. A material guiding channel is provided between the two guide rods along a first direction, and the material guiding channel is configured to guide the product to be processed toward the first stop. The ends of the two guide rods away from the first stop are respectively provided with guide surfaces, which are inclined relative to the first direction. The guide surfaces have the function of guiding the product to be processed toward the material guiding channel.

[0013] As the product to be processed moves toward the first stop, it comes into contact with the guide surface and moves along it to the material receiving channel. Then, it moves precisely along the material receiving channel to the first stop. The material receiving channel guides the product in the first direction and limits its movement in the second direction, improving the consistency of the position or state of each product moving to the first stop, thus facilitating the precise picking up of the product by the material receiving assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the feeding and positioning assembly further includes a feeding sensor and a control unit. The feeding sensor is located at the feeding position and connected to the frame. The feeding sensor is configured to sense the product to be processed that has moved to the feeding position. Both the feeding sensor and the conveying drive assembly are electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the conveying drive assembly to stop conveying the product to be processed when the sensor senses the product to be processed.

[0015] After the product to be processed moves to the loading position, the control unit stops the conveyor drive assembly from transporting the product, which can reduce the possibility of product accumulation at the loading position.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the material handling assembly includes a connecting frame, a first material handling component, and a second material handling component. The connecting frame is connected to a transfer drive assembly, and both the first and second material handling components are connected to the connecting frame. The first material handling component is configured to pick up the product to be processed, and the second material handling component is configured to pick up the processed product at a fixed position. The frame also has a discharge position, which is configured to receive the processed product. The transfer drive assembly is also configured to drive the processed product at the discharge position away from the discharge position.

[0017] After the transfer drive assembly moves the connecting frame to the receiving frame, the second picking member first picks up the finished product from the fixed position. Then, the first picking member releases the product to be processed onto the receiving frame. Next, the transfer drive assembly drives the connecting frame to the unloading position, and the second picking member releases the finished product to the unloading position. This configuration enables the feeding device to automatically unload, improving the efficiency of unloading finished products and further enhancing the processing efficiency of the corresponding processing device.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the conveying drive assembly includes a first conveyor belt, a first conveying drive member, a second conveyor belt, and a second conveying drive member. The first conveying drive member is connected to the first conveyor belt and the frame and configured to drive the first conveyor belt to move. The first conveyor belt is configured to drive the product to be processed to move upward to the material position. The first conveying drive member is connected to the second conveyor belt and the frame and configured to drive the second conveyor belt to move. The second conveyor belt is configured to drive the processed product away from the unloading position.

[0019] After the product to be processed is placed on the first conveyor belt, the first conveyor drive unit drives the first conveyor belt to move, so that the first conveyor belt can move the product to be processed to the upper material position; after the second picking unit places the processed product on the second conveyor belt, the second conveyor drive unit drives the second conveyor belt to move, so that the second conveyor belt can move the processed product away from the unloading position and move to the designated position.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the material handling assembly further includes a rotation drive assembly, which is disposed on the connecting frame and connected to the first material handling member and the second material handling member. The rotation drive assembly is configured to drive the first material handling member and the second material handling member to rotate.

[0021] By rotating the first and second picking components, the positions of the first and second picking components relative to the connecting frame can be adjusted, thereby facilitating the first and second picking components to pass over the structure on the processing device to pick up and place products.

[0022] Embodiments of this application also provide a marking device, including a marking apparatus and a feeding device of any of the above embodiments, wherein the feeding device is configured to convey the product to be marked to the marking apparatus.

[0023] The feeding device can automatically feed the marking device, which can improve the feeding efficiency and thus improve the marking efficiency of this marking equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a marking device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view at point A.

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the control module of the feeding and positioning component.

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the material handling component provided.

[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The schematic diagram of the machining positioning mechanism provided in the document.

[0029] Explanation of main component symbols

[0030] 1000. Marking equipment; 100. Marking device; 200. Conveying device; 21. Conveying mechanism; 211. Frame; 2111. Loading position; 2112. Unloading position; 212. Conveying drive assembly; 2121. First conveyor belt; 2122. First conveying drive component; 2122a. Drive roller; 2122b. Driven roller; 2122c. Conveying motor; 2123. Second conveyor belt; 2124. Second conveying drive component; 213. Loading positioning assembly; 2131. First stop component; 2132. Second stop component; 2133. Pushing drive component; 2133a. Pushing block; 2134. Guide rod; 2134a. Guide channel; 2134b. Guide surface; 2135. Loading sensor; 2135 a. First sensor; 2135b. Second sensor; 2136. Control unit; 22. Transfer mechanism; 221. Picking assembly; 2211. Connecting frame; 2212. First picking component; 2213. Second picking component; 2214. Rotation drive assembly; 222. Transfer drive assembly; 2221. Robotic arm; 23. Processing positioning mechanism; 231. Receiving frame; 2311. Receiving surface; 2312. Fixed position; 232. Processing positioning assembly; 2321. First positioning block; 2322. First positioning drive component; 2323. Second positioning block; 2324. Second positioning drive component; 233. Fixed seat; 234. Rotation drive assembly; X. First direction; Y. Second direction; U. Third direction; V. Fourth direction. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0033] The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] Embodiments of this application provide a feeding device for transferring products to be processed onto a processing device. The feeding device includes a conveying mechanism, a transfer mechanism, and a processing positioning mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a frame and a conveying drive assembly. The frame has a loading position, and the conveying drive assembly is disposed on the frame and configured to convey the products to be processed to the loading position. The transfer mechanism includes a picking assembly and a transfer drive assembly. The picking assembly is connected to the transfer drive assembly and configured to drive the picking assembly to move between the frame and the processing device. The picking assembly is configured to pick up the products to be processed from the loading position. The processing positioning mechanism includes a receiving frame and a processing positioning assembly. The receiving frame is configured to be connected to the processing device and to receive the products to be processed picked up by the picking assembly. The receiving frame has a fixed position, and the processing positioning assembly is connected to the receiving frame and configured to drive the products to be processed on the receiving frame to move to the fixed position.

[0035] When using this feeding device, the product to be processed is conveyed to the loading position by the conveyor drive component. The picking component then picks up the product from the loading position. Next, the transfer drive component moves the picking component from the loading position to the receiving frame. The picking component releases the product onto the receiving frame, and the processing positioning component moves the product to a fixed position on the receiving frame to achieve precise positioning, allowing the processing device to accurately process the product. Replacing manual loading with this feeding device increases automation and improves the efficiency of feeding the processing device, thereby increasing the processing efficiency of the device.

[0036] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 This application provides a marking device 1000, which includes a marking unit 100 and a feeding unit 200. The feeding unit 200 is configured to convey products to be marked to the marking unit 100, thereby achieving automatic feeding of the marking unit 100 and improving the marking efficiency of the marking device 1000. In some embodiments, the marking unit 100 is a laser marking machine. In other embodiments, the marking unit 100 may be an inkjet marking machine or a pneumatic marking machine, or other types of marking machines.

[0038] The feeding device 200 includes a conveying mechanism 21, a transfer mechanism 22, and a processing positioning mechanism 23. The processing positioning mechanism 23 is connected to the marking device 100. The conveying mechanism 21 is configured to convey the product to be processed, the transfer mechanism 22 is configured to transfer the product to be processed to the processing positioning mechanism 23, and the processing positioning mechanism 23 is configured to position the product to be processed to improve the marking accuracy of the marking device 100.

[0039] The conveying mechanism 21 includes a frame 211 and a conveying drive assembly 212. In some embodiments, the conveying drive assembly 212 is configured to drive the product to be processed to move along a first direction X. In some embodiments, the first direction X is parallel to the length direction of the frame 211.

[0040] In some embodiments, the frame 211 is provided with an loading position 2111 and a unloading position 2112; the conveying drive assembly 212 includes a first conveyor belt 2121, a first conveying drive member 2122, a second conveyor belt 2123, and a second conveying drive member 2124. The first conveying drive member 2122 is connected to the first conveyor belt 2121 and the frame 211 and is configured to drive the first conveyor belt 2121 to move. The first conveyor belt 2121 is configured to drive the product to be processed to move to the loading position 2111. The first conveying drive member 2122 is connected to the second conveyor belt 2123 and the frame 211 and is configured to drive the second conveyor belt 2123 to move. The second conveyor belt 2123 is configured to drive the processed product away from the unloading position 2112. It is understood that the processed product on the processing positioning mechanism 23 can be transferred to the unloading position 2112 by the transfer mechanism 22. In other embodiments, the finished product on the processing positioning mechanism 23 can be transferred to the unloading position 2112 by an external structure, such as a robotic arm.

[0041] For example, the loading position 2111 is located above the unloading position 2112, the first conveyor belt 2121 and the second conveyor belt 2123 are arranged parallel to each other, and the first conveyor belt 2121 is located above the second conveyor belt 2123; the first conveying drive unit 2122 includes a drive roller 2122a, a driven roller 2122b and a conveying motor 2122c, the drive roller 2122a and the driven roller 2122b are respectively rotatably arranged at both ends of the frame 211, the first conveyor belt 2121 is wound around the drive roller 2122a and the driven roller 2122b, the conveying motor 2122c is connected to the frame 211 and connected to the drive roller 2122a, and the conveying motor 2122c is configured to drive the drive roller 2122a to rotate.

[0042] The loading position 2111 is located between the driving roller 2122a and the driven roller 2122b. The driving roller 2122a drives the first conveyor belt 2121 to move, thereby enabling the products to be processed on the first conveyor belt 2121 to move to the loading position 2111. In some embodiments, the structure of the second conveying drive member 2124 is the same as that of the first conveying drive member, and will not be described in detail here.

[0043] In other embodiments, the second conveyor belt 2123 and the second conveying drive 2124 may be omitted. The unloading position 2112 and the loading position 2111 may be spaced apart along the first direction X between the driving roller 2122a and the driven roller 2122b of the first conveying drive 2122. The portion of the first conveyor belt 2121 located on the side of the loading position 2111 away from the unloading position 2112 is configured to convey the product to be processed to the loading position 2111. The portion of the first conveyor belt 2121 located on the side of the unloading position 2112 away from the loading position 2111 is configured to drive the processed product of the unloading position 2112 away from the unloading position 2112.

[0044] In other embodiments, the conveying drive assembly 212 may also be a cylinder or an electric push rod, or other structural components capable of driving the product to be processed to move toward the loading position 2111.

[0045] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism 21 further includes a loading and positioning component 213, which is located at the loading position 2111 and configured to position the product to be processed.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 The feeding and positioning assembly 213 includes a first stop 2131, a second stop 2132, and a pushing drive 2133. The first stop 2131 is connected to the frame 211 and configured to stop the product to be processed along the first direction X. The second stop 2132 is connected to the frame 211 and configured to stop the product to be processed along the second direction Y, where the second direction Y intersects with the first direction X. The pushing drive 2133 is connected to the frame 211 and configured to drive the product to be processed to move along the second direction Y toward the second stop 2132. After the first conveyor belt 2121 drives the product to be processed to the loading position 2111 along the first direction X, the first stop member 2131 can stop the product to be processed to position the product to be processed in the first direction X. Then, the pusher drive member 2133 drives the product to be processed toward the second stop member 2132, and the second stop member 2132 stops the product to be processed to position the product to be processed in the second direction Y, thereby accurately positioning the product to be processed at the loading position 2111. In some embodiments, the second direction Y is perpendicular to the first direction X.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first stop 2131 and the second stop 2132 are both rod-shaped. The length direction of the first stop 2131 is arranged along the second direction Y and is located above the first conveyor belt 2121. The second stop 2132 is located on one side of the first conveyor belt 2121 along the second direction Y.

[0048] In some embodiments, the pusher drive 2133 is a cylinder. The cylinder body of the pusher drive 2133 is located on the side of the first conveyor belt 2121 away from the second stop 2132 along the second direction Y. The piston rod of the pusher drive 2133 is connected to a pusher block 2133a. When the product to be processed moves to abut against the first stop 2131, the piston rod of the pusher drive 2133 extends. The pusher block 2133a pushes against the product to be processed, thereby causing the product to abut against the second stop 2132.

[0049] In some embodiments, the feeding and positioning assembly 213 further includes two guide rods 2134, which are disposed on the side of the second stop 2132 away from the first stop 2131 along the first direction X; the two guide rods 2134 are spaced apart along the second direction Y and connected to the frame 211. It is understood that a guide channel 2134a is provided between the two guide rods 2134 along the first direction X, and the guide channel 2134a is configured to guide the product to be processed toward the first stop 2131. The guide channel 2134a guides the product to be processed in the first direction X and limits its position in the second direction Y, thereby improving the consistency of the position or state of each product to be processed that moves to the first stop 2131.

[0050] In some embodiments, the second stopper 2132 and one of the guide rods 2134 are integrally formed. Figure 2 The dashed line on the guide rod 2134 is used to separate the second stop 2132.

[0051] Two guide rods 2134 have guide surfaces 2134b at their ends away from the first stop 2131 along the first direction X. The guide surfaces 2134b are inclined relative to the first direction X and point towards the first stop 2131 along the first direction X. The distance between the two guide surfaces 2134b gradually decreases along the second direction Y. As the product to be processed moves towards the first stop 2131, it can come into contact with the guide surfaces 2134b and move along them to the material receiving channel, thus enabling the guide surfaces 2134b to guide the product to be processed into the material receiving channel 2134a.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the loading and positioning assembly 213 further includes a loading sensor 2135 and a control unit 2136. The loading sensor 2135 is located at the loading position 2111 and connected to the frame 211. The loading sensor 2135 is configured to sense the product to be processed that has moved to the loading position 2111. Both the loading sensor 2135 and the conveying drive assembly 212 are electrically connected to the control unit 2136. The control unit 2136 is configured to control the conveying drive assembly 212 to stop conveying the product to be processed when the sensor senses the product to be processed. It is understood that the conveying motor 2122c of the first conveying drive assembly is electrically connected to the control unit 2136. In some embodiments, the control unit 2136 is a PLC.

[0053] In some embodiments, the feeding sensor 2135 includes a first sensor 2135a and a second sensor 2135b. Both the first sensor 2135a and the second sensor 2135b are photoelectric sensors, and both are electrically connected to the control unit 2136. The sensing end of the first sensor 2135a is oriented along the second direction Y, and the first sensor 2135a is connected to the end of the second stopper 2132 near the first stopper 2131 along the first direction X. The sensing end of the second sensor 2135b is oriented along the first direction X, and the second sensor 2135b is connected to the end of the first stopper 2131 near the second stopper 2132 along the second direction Y.

[0054] In some embodiments, the pusher drive 2133 is electrically connected to the control 2136. After the product to be processed moves to the loading position 2111 and abuts against the first stop 2131, the first sensor 2135a senses the product to be processed, and the control 2136 causes the pusher drive 2133 to push against the product to be processed, so that the product to be processed abuts against the second stop 2132. At this time, the second sensor 2135b senses the product to be processed, and the control 2136 controls the conveyor motor 2122c to stop running, so that the first conveyor belt 2121 stops conveying the product to be processed, thereby reducing the possibility of product accumulation at the loading position 2111.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4The transfer mechanism 22 includes a picking component 221 and a transfer drive component 222. The picking component 221 is connected to the transfer drive component 222, and the transfer drive component 222 is configured to drive the picking component 221 to move between the frame 211 and the processing device. The picking component 221 is configured to pick up the product to be processed from the loading position 2111 or the product processed on the marking device 100. In some embodiments, the transfer drive component 222 is an industrial robot, which is located on one side of the frame 211, and the picking component 221 is connected to the robotic arm 2221 of the transfer drive component 222. In other embodiments, the transfer drive component 222 may also be a cylinder, a linear motor, or other structural components capable of driving the picking component 221 to move.

[0056] In some embodiments, the material handling assembly 221 includes a connecting frame 2211, a first material handling component 2212, a second material handling component 2213, and a rotation drive assembly 2214. The connecting frame 2211 is connected to the robotic arm of the transfer drive assembly 222, and the rotation drive assembly 2214 is disposed on the connecting frame 2211 and connected to the first material handling component 2212 and the second material handling component 2213. The first material handling component 2212 is configured to pick up the product to be processed, and the second material handling component 2213 is configured to pick up the processed product. Exemplarily, the rotation drive assembly 2214 is a rotary cylinder, the cylinder body of the rotation drive assembly 2214 is connected to the robotic arm 2221, the first material handling component 2212 and the second material handling component 2213 are respectively disposed at both ends of the rotating shaft of the rotation drive assembly 2214, and the rotation drive assembly 2214 is configured to drive the first material handling component 2212 and the second material handling component 2213 to rotate.

[0057] After the first picking member 2212 picks up the product to be processed from the loading position 2111, the transfer drive assembly 222 moves the connecting frame 2211 to the marking device 100. The second picking member 2213 can first pick up the processed product, and then the transfer drive assembly 222 causes the first picking member 2212 to release the product to be processed onto the marking device 100. Then, the transfer drive assembly 222 drives the connecting frame 2211 to move to the unloading position 2112, and the second picking member 2213 releases the processed product to the unloading position 2112. With this setting, the feeding device 200 can also automatically unload, which can improve the efficiency of unloading the processed product, thereby further improving the processing efficiency of the marking device 100. In addition, by rotating the drive assembly 2214 to drive the first picking member 2212 and the second picking member 2213 to rotate, the position of the first picking member 2212 and the second picking member 2213 relative to the connecting frame 2211 can be adjusted, thereby facilitating the first picking member 2212 and the second picking member 2213 to pick up and put in products.

[0058] In some embodiments, the first picking member 2212 and / or the second picking member 2213 includes a connecting rod and a pneumatic gripper. The connecting rod is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotation drive assembly 2214, and the pneumatic gripper is fixedly connected to the connecting rod. In other embodiments, the connecting rod may be omitted, and the pneumatic gripper may be connected to the rotating shaft of the rotation drive assembly 2214. In still other embodiments, the first picking member 2212 and / or the second picking member 2213 may be a vacuum suction cup or other structural components capable of fixing or releasing products.

[0059] In some other embodiments, the rotation drive assembly 2214 may be omitted, and the first picking member 2212 and the second picking member 2213 may be connected to the connecting frame 2211.

[0060] Reference Figure 5 The processing positioning mechanism 23 includes a receiving frame 231, a processing positioning component 232, a fixed base 233, and a rotary drive component 234. The fixed base 233 is connected to the worktable of the marking device 100, the receiving frame 231 is rotatably connected to the fixed base 233, and the rotary drive component 234 connects the receiving frame 231 and the fixed base 233 and is configured to drive the receiving frame 231 to rotate. Exemplarily, the rotary drive component 234 is a rotary cylinder, the cylinder body of the rotary drive component 234 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 233, and the rotating shaft of the rotary drive component 234 is connected to the receiving frame 231.

[0061] In some embodiments, the receiving frame 231 is generally plate-shaped, and one side of the receiving frame 231 along its own thickness direction is the receiving surface 2311, which is configured to receive the first material receiving member 2212 (see...). Figure 4 The product to be processed is released. The receiving surface 2311 is provided with a fixed position 2312. The processing positioning component 232 is connected to the receiving frame 231 and is configured to drive the product to be processed on the receiving surface 2311 to move to the fixed position 2312. Figure 5 The area enclosed by the dashed frame on the middle receiving surface 2311 is used to characterize the fixed position 2312.

[0062] In some embodiments, the processing positioning component 232 includes a first positioning block 2321, a first positioning drive 2322, a second positioning block 2323, and a second positioning drive 2324. The first positioning block 2321 and the first positioning drive 2322 are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position 2312 along a third direction U and connected to the receiving frame 231. The second positioning block 2323 and the second positioning drive 2324 are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position 2312 along a fourth direction V and connected to the receiving frame 231. The fourth direction V intersects with the third direction U; it can be understood that both the third direction U and the fourth direction V are parallel to the receiving surface 2311. In some embodiments, the third direction U is perpendicular to the fourth direction V.

[0063] The first positioning drive member 2322 is configured to drive the product toward the first positioning block 2321 along a third direction U, causing the product to abut against the first positioning block 2321. The second positioning drive member 2324 is configured to drive the product toward the second positioning block 2323 along a fourth direction V, causing the product to abut against the second positioning block 2323. It can be understood that after the first picking member 2212 places the product to be processed within the area enclosed by the first positioning block 2321, the first positioning drive member 2322, the second positioning block 2323, and the second positioning drive member 2324, the first positioning drive member 2322 causes the product to abut against the first positioning block 2321, and the second positioning drive member 2324 causes the product to abut against the second positioning block 2323, thus accurately positioning the product to be processed at the fixed position 2312. Simultaneously, the first positioning drive member 2322 and the second positioning drive member 2324 can respectively abut against the product to be processed to fix the product to the receiving frame 231, thereby improving the marking accuracy of the marking device 100.

[0064] For example, the first positioning drive 2322 and / or the second positioning drive 2324 is a cylinder. In other embodiments, the first positioning drive 2322 and / or the second positioning drive 2324 may be an electric actuator or other structural components capable of driving the product to be processed to move.

[0065] The rotary drive assembly 234 rotates the receiving frame 231, which can further adjust the position and state of the fixed position 2312 or the product to be processed on the fixed position 2312 as needed. In some embodiments, the rotary drive assembly 234 and the fixed base 233 may be omitted, and the receiving component may be connected to the worktable of the marking device 100.

[0066] In other embodiments, this feeding device 200 can also be used to feed and / or unload materials to other types of processing devices such as pressing equipment, punching equipment, or bending equipment.

[0067] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. A material conveying device for transferring products to be processed onto a processing device; characterized in that, The material conveying device includes: A conveying mechanism, comprising a frame and a conveying drive assembly, wherein the frame is provided with a loading position, the conveying drive assembly is disposed on the frame, and the conveying drive assembly is configured to convey the product to be processed to the loading position; A transfer mechanism, comprising a material picking component and a transfer drive component, wherein the material picking component is connected to the transfer drive component, the transfer drive component is configured to drive the material picking component to move between the frame and the processing device, and the material picking component is configured to pick up the product to be processed from the loading position; A processing positioning mechanism includes a receiving frame and a processing positioning component. The receiving frame is configured to be connected to the processing device and to receive the product to be processed picked up by the material picking component. The receiving frame has a fixed position. The processing positioning component is connected to the receiving frame and configured to drive the product to be processed on the receiving frame to move to the fixed position.

2. The material conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing positioning assembly includes a first positioning block, a first positioning drive, a second positioning block, and a second positioning drive. The first positioning block and the first positioning drive are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position along a third direction and connected to the receiving frame. The second positioning block and the second positioning drive are respectively disposed on both sides of the fixed position along a fourth direction and connected to the receiving frame. The fourth direction intersects with the third direction. The first positioning drive is configured to drive the product to move toward the first positioning block along the third direction and make the product abut against the first positioning block. The second positioning drive is configured to drive the product to move toward the second positioning block along the fourth direction and make the product abut against the second positioning block.

3. The material conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The processing positioning mechanism further includes a fixed base and a rotary drive assembly. The fixed base is configured to be connected to the processing device, the receiving frame is rotatably connected to the fixed base, and the rotary drive assembly is connected to the receiving frame and the fixed base and configured to drive the receiving frame to rotate.

4. The material conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying drive assembly is configured to drive the product to be processed to move along a first direction; the conveying mechanism further includes a feeding and positioning assembly, which is located at the feeding position and includes a first stop, a second stop, and a pushing drive assembly. The first stop is connected to the frame and is configured to stop the product to be processed along the first direction. The second stop is connected to the frame and is configured to stop the product to be processed along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction. The pusher drive is connected to the frame and configured to drive the product to be processed to move toward the second stop in the second direction.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding and positioning assembly further includes two guide rods, which are spaced apart at the feeding position along the second direction and connected to the frame. A material guiding channel is provided between the two guide rods along the first direction. The material guiding channel is configured to guide the product to be processed toward the first stop. The ends of the two guide rods away from the first stop are respectively provided with guide surfaces. The guide surfaces are inclined relative to the first direction and have the function of guiding the product to be processed toward the material guiding channel.

6. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding and positioning assembly further includes a feeding sensor and a control unit. The feeding sensor is located at the feeding position and connected to the frame. The feeding sensor is configured to sense the product to be processed that has moved to the feeding position. The feeding sensor and the conveying drive assembly are both electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the conveying drive assembly to stop conveying the product to be processed when the sensor senses the product to be processed.

7. The material conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling assembly includes a connecting frame, a first material handling component, and a second material handling component. The connecting frame is connected to the transfer drive assembly. Both the first and second material handling components are connected to the connecting frame. The first material handling component is configured to pick up the product to be processed, and the second material handling component is configured to pick up the processed product at the fixed position. The frame also has a discharge position, which is configured to receive the processed product. The transfer drive assembly is also configured to drive the processed product at the discharge position away from the discharge position.

8. The material conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying drive assembly includes a first conveyor belt, a first conveying drive member, a second conveyor belt, and a second conveying drive member. The first conveying drive member is connected to the first conveyor belt and the frame and is configured to drive the first conveyor belt to move. The first conveyor belt is configured to drive the product to be processed to move toward the loading position. The first conveying drive member is connected to the second conveyor belt and the frame and is configured to drive the second conveyor belt to move. The second conveyor belt is configured to drive the processed product away from the unloading position.

9. The material conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material handling assembly further includes a rotation drive assembly, which is disposed on the connecting frame and connected to the first material handling component and the second material handling component. The rotation drive assembly is configured to drive the first material handling component and the second material handling component to rotate.

10. A marking device, comprising a marking apparatus; characterized in that, The marking equipment further includes a feeding device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the feeding device being configured to deliver the product to be marked to the marking equipment.

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