Material handling mechanism and automatic feeding device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a material handling mechanism and an automatic feeding device. The material handling mechanism includes a drive unit, a clamping assembly, and a holding box. The holding box is used to hold the material to be handled, and a clamping part is provided on the first side of the holding box. The clamping assembly includes a clamping seat, a clamping drive, and at least two clamping units. The at least two clamping units are arranged close to or far from each other on the clamping seat, forming a clamping area between the at least two clamping units for clamping the clamping part. The clamping drive is used to drive the at least two clamping units to move closer or further apart to clamp or release the clamping part. The drive end of the drive unit is connected to the clamping seat, and the drive unit is used to drive the clamping seat to move laterally or vertically, so as to cooperate with the at least two clamping units to move the clamped part after clamping, thereby moving the holding box. Compared with traditional manual feeding, the above-mentioned material handling mechanism has high feeding efficiency and avoids safety hazards through the cooperation of the drive unit, clamping assembly, and holding box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of rubber processing equipment, and in particular relates to a material handling mechanism and an automatic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] A closed-type rubber mixing mill, also known as an internal mixer, is mainly used for plasticizing and mixing rubber. It is a machine with a pair of rotors of a specific shape that rotate relative to each other, which intermittently plasticizes and mixes polymer materials in a closed state with adjustable temperature and pressure. The top of the internal mixer is usually equipped with a hopper for feeding materials into the internal mixer. The feeding of materials into the internal mixer is achieved through the hopper.

[0003] Currently, traditional internal mixers require rubber to be fed during the production process. This involves transporting the rubber to a high hopper for feeding. The existing feeding methods are mostly manual. In the specific feeding process, the feeding box filled with rubber needs to be manually carried to the feeding platform, and then the rubber in the feeding box is poured into the hopper. Obviously, using manual feeding is not only inefficient, but the frequent up-and-down feeding can also easily cause safety hazards, which urgently needs to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a material handling mechanism and an automatic feeding device to solve the problem of low feeding efficiency in conventional manual feeding methods in the prior art.

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

[0006] In a first aspect, a material handling mechanism is provided, comprising a drive unit, a clamping assembly, and a material container, wherein:

[0007] The container is configured to hold materials to be transported, and a clamping part is provided on the first side of the container;

[0008] The clamping assembly includes a clamping base, a clamping drive, and at least two clamping units. The at least two clamping units are disposed on the clamping base and can be close to or far from each other. A clamping area for clamping the clamping part is formed between the at least two clamping units. The fixed end of the clamping drive is mounted on the clamping base, and the driving end of the clamping drive is connected to the at least two clamping units. The clamping drive is configured to drive the at least two clamping units to move closer to or further away from each other to clamp or release the clamping part.

[0009] The drive end of the drive unit is connected to the clamping seat. The drive unit is configured to drive the clamping seat to move laterally or vertically, so as to cooperate with at least the two clamping units to move the clamped part after clamping, thereby moving the material container.

[0010] Furthermore, the clamping unit is provided in three parts, which are evenly distributed on the clamping seat. The included angle between each adjacent clamping unit is 120°. The clamping drive drives the three clamping units to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part along the axial direction, thereby clamping the clamping part.

[0011] Furthermore, a reinforcing member is provided on the first side of the material container, the reinforcing member extends along the length direction of the first side of the material container, and the clamping part is fixedly disposed on the reinforcing member.

[0012] Furthermore, the reinforcing component consists of several reinforcing ribs, which are flush with, protrude from, or recessed into the end face of the first side of the material container.

[0013] Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs are configured as a mesh structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the reinforcing ribs are elongated strips, and are spaced apart along the length of the first side of the material container.

[0015] Alternatively, the reinforcing ribs may be spaced apart along the height direction of the first side of the material container.

[0016] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib comprises multiple unit blocks, each unit block comprising a first rib and a second rib, the first rib and the second rib being arranged intersectingly.

[0017] Furthermore, the clamping part has a ring structure, and several hollow grooves are spaced apart on the outer edge of the clamping part.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive unit is a multi-axis robot or a conveying module consisting of multiple linear modules. The drive unit is also configured to drive the material container to rotate at a preset angle when the material container moves to the preset feeding station, so that the material in the material container falls into the preset position.

[0019] Secondly, an automatic feeding device is provided, which includes the aforementioned material handling mechanism.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the material handling mechanism and automatic feeding device are as follows:

[0021] 1) Through the cooperation of the drive unit, clamping assembly and the holding box, the holding box holds the material to be transported. A clamping part is provided on the first side of the holding box. The clamping drive unit is used to drive at least two clamping units to move closer or further away from each other to clamp or release the clamping part. The drive unit is used to drive the clamping seat to move laterally or vertically to cooperate with at least two clamping units to drive the clamping part to move after clamping, thereby driving the holding box to move. Compared with traditional manual feeding, the feeding efficiency is high and safety hazards are avoided.

[0022] 2) By evenly distributing three clamping units on the clamping seat, the clamping drive drives the three clamping units to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part along the axial direction, clamping the clamping part and realizing the clamping of the center of the clamping part, thereby ensuring the stability of clamping.

[0023] 3) By providing a reinforcing component on the first side of the material container, the installation strength between the clamping part and the first side of the material container is further enhanced, avoiding the risk of the material container filled with material falling off from the clamping part during feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate and understand the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the background technology and embodiment description of this utility model will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of this utility model and these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the reinforcing rib of the elongated structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the reinforcing ribs of the mesh structure provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description of it will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations. 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 to which this utility model belongs. The terminology used herein in the description of this utility model is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a material handling mechanism includes a drive unit (not shown), a clamping assembly 10, and a holding box 20, wherein: the holding box 20 is configured to hold the material to be handled, and a clamping part 30 is provided on the first side 21 of the holding box 20; the clamping assembly 10 includes a clamping base 11, a clamping drive member, and at least two clamping units 12, the at least two clamping units 12 are disposed on the clamping base 11 with the clamping units 12 being close to or far from each other, and a clamping part is formed between the at least two clamping units 12. The clamping area of ​​30 has a fixed end of a clamping drive member mounted on a clamping seat 11. The drive end of the clamping drive member is connected to at least two clamping units 12. The clamping drive member is configured to drive at least two clamping units 12 to move closer or further away from each other to clamp or release the clamping part 30. The drive end of the drive member is connected to the clamping seat 11. The drive member is configured to drive the clamping seat 11 to move laterally or vertically to cooperate with at least two clamping units 12 to move the clamped part 30 after clamping, thereby moving the material container 20.

[0031] As can be seen, through the cooperation of the drive unit, clamping assembly 10 and the holding box 20, the holding box 20 holds the material to be transported. A clamping part 30 is provided on the first side 21 of the holding box 20. The clamping drive unit is used to drive at least two clamping units 12 to move closer or further away from each other to clamp or release the clamping part 30. The drive unit is used to drive the clamping seat 11 to move laterally or vertically, so as to cooperate with at least two clamping units 12 to drive the clamping part 30 after clamping to move, thereby driving the holding box 20 to move. Compared with the traditional manual feeding, the feeding efficiency is high and safety hazards are avoided.

[0032] Specifically, the clamping drive component uses a drive cylinder or other drive module with linear drive stroke.

[0033] In one embodiment, three clamping units 12 are provided, and the three clamping units 12 are evenly distributed on the clamping base 11. The included angle between each adjacent clamping unit 12 is 120°. The clamping drive drives the three clamping units 12 to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units 12 abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part 30 along the axial direction, thereby clamping the clamping part 30.

[0034] Specifically, the clamping component 10 can be a three-pointed center gripper.

[0035] As can be seen, by distributing the three clamping units 12 evenly on the clamping seat 11, the clamping drive drives the three clamping units 12 to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units 12 abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part 30 along the axial direction, clamping the clamping part 30, thereby achieving clamping of the center of the clamping part 30, and thus ensuring the stability of clamping.

[0036] In one embodiment, a reinforcing member 40 is provided on the first side 21 of the material container 20. The reinforcing member 40 extends along the length direction of the first side 21 of the material container 20, and the clamping part 30 is fixedly disposed on the reinforcing member 40.

[0037] It can be seen that by providing a reinforcing member 40 at the first side 21 of the material container 20, the installation strength between the clamping part 30 and the first side 21 of the material container 20 is further enhanced, avoiding the risk of the material container 20, which is full of material, falling off from the clamping part 30 during feeding.

[0038] In one embodiment, the reinforcing member 40 consists of several reinforcing ribs 41, which are flush with, protruding from or recessed into the end face of the first side surface 21 of the material container 20.

[0039] As one implementation, the reinforcing rib 41 is configured as a mesh structure.

[0040] In one embodiment, the reinforcing rib 41 is a long strip structure, and the reinforcing rib 41 is spaced apart along the length direction of the first side surface 21 of the material container 20.

[0041] Of course, as another implementation, the reinforcing ribs 41 are spaced apart along the height direction of the first side surface 21 of the material container 20.

[0042] In one embodiment, the reinforcing rib 41 includes a plurality of unit blocks 42, each unit block 42 including a first rib 420 and a second rib 421, the first rib 420 and the second rib 421 being arranged intersectingly.

[0043] In one embodiment, the clamping part 30 has a ring structure, and a plurality of hollow grooves 31 are spaced apart at the outer edge of the clamping part 30.

[0044] It can be seen that by setting the clamping part 30 as a ring structure, it is easier to cooperate with the three-finger centering gripper to clamp and improve the clamping stability. Several hollow grooves 31 are provided at intervals on the outer edge of the clamping part 30 to reduce the weight of the clamping part 30 while ensuring clamping stability.

[0045] Specifically, the entire material container 20 is made of titanium alloy.

[0046] In one implementation, the drive unit is a multi-axis robot or a conveying module consisting of multiple linear modules. The drive unit is also configured to drive the material container 20 to rotate at a preset angle when the material container 20 moves to the preset feeding station, so that the material in the material container 20 falls into the preset position.

[0047] Specifically, the clamping seat 11 is provided with a mounting flange 13, and the clamping seat 11 is connected to the drive end of the drive unit through the mounting flange 13.

[0048] Based on the material handling mechanism described above, an automatic feeding device is provided, which includes the material handling mechanism described above.

[0049] When the above-mentioned material handling mechanism is working: the drive unit drives the clamping seat 11 to move horizontally and vertically, and moves the clamping assembly 10 to the clamping part 30 on the first side 21 of the holding box 20. The clamping drive unit drives the three clamping units 12 to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units 12 abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part 30 along the axial direction to clamp the clamping part 30. After clamping, the drive unit drives the clamping part 30 to move, and moves the full holding box 20 to the preset feeding position. The drive unit drives the holding box 20 to rotate at a preset angle, so that the material in the holding box 20 falls into the preset position.

[0050] The above embodiments merely illustrate the basic principles and characteristics of this utility model. This utility model is not limited to the above examples. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A material handling apparatus, characterized by, The material handling mechanism includes a drive unit, a clamping assembly, and a material holding bin, wherein: The container is configured to hold materials to be transported, and a clamping part is provided on the first side of the container; The clamping assembly includes a clamping base, a clamping drive, and at least two clamping units. The at least two clamping units are disposed on the clamping base and can be close to or far from each other. A clamping area for clamping the clamping part is formed between the at least two clamping units. The fixed end of the clamping drive is mounted on the clamping base, and the driving end of the clamping drive is connected to the at least two clamping units. The clamping drive is configured to drive the at least two clamping units to move closer to or further away from each other to clamp or release the clamping part. The drive end of the drive unit is connected to the clamping seat. The drive unit is configured to drive the clamping seat to move laterally or vertically, so as to cooperate with at least the two clamping units to move the clamped part after clamping, thereby moving the material container.

2. The material handling device of claim 1, wherein, The clamping unit is provided in three parts, which are evenly distributed on the clamping seat. The included angle between each adjacent clamping unit is 120°. The clamping drive drives the three clamping units to move closer to each other, so that the three clamping units abut against the outer peripheral surface of the clamping part along the axial direction, thereby clamping the clamping part.

3. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reinforcing member is provided on the first side of the material container, the reinforcing member extends along the length direction of the first side of the material container, and the clamping part is fixedly disposed on the reinforcing member.

4. The material handling mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The reinforcing component consists of several reinforcing ribs, which are flush with, protrude from or recessed into the end face of the first side of the material container.

5. The material handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs are configured as a mesh structure.

6. The material handling mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reinforcing ribs are elongated strips, and are spaced apart along the length of the first side of the material container. Alternatively, the reinforcing ribs may be spaced apart along the height direction of the first side of the material container.

7. The material handling mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib includes multiple unit blocks, and each unit block includes a first rib and a second rib, which are arranged intersectingly.

8. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping part has a ring structure, and several hollow grooves are spaced apart on the outer edge of the clamping part.

9. The material handling mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit is a multi-axis robot or a conveying module consisting of multiple linear modules. The drive unit is also configured to drive the material container to rotate at a preset angle when the material container moves to the preset feeding station, so that the material in the material container falls into the preset position.

10. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that, The automatic feeding device includes the material handling mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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