Solid feeding device

Abstract

A solid feeding device, the solid feeding device comprising a material dispensing assembly, a container seat and a moving mechanism, the material dispensing assembly comprising a placement plate and a partition plate, the placement plate being provided with a plurality of feeding channels penetrating through the placement plate in a first direction, the plurality of feeding channels being arranged at intervals, the feeding channels being used for accommodating solid materials, the feeding channels having an inlet and an outlet, the partition plate being located at a side of the outlet of the feeding channels, the partition plate being used for moving relative to the placement plate to close or release the outlet of at least one feeding channel, the container seat being used for placing at least one container, the opening of the container facing the outlet of the feeding channels, the moving mechanism being connected with the material dispensing assembly and / or the container seat, the moving mechanism being used for relatively moving the material dispensing assembly and the container seat to realize automatic and accurate feeding and directional distribution of the solid materials, and meanwhile, the material dispensing assembly and the container seat can be away from each other to facilitate taking and placing the container on the container seat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material packaging technology, specifically to a solid feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of feeding solid materials in the form of powders, granules, and lumps into containers, existing technologies typically rely on manual labor. This not only incurs significant labor costs but also results in low efficiency for high-throughput feeding demands. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a solid feeding device that solves the problems of high cost and low efficiency of manual feeding.

[0004] To achieve the objectives of this utility model, the following technical solution is provided:

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a solid feeding device, comprising: a material dispensing assembly, including a placement plate and a partition, wherein the placement plate has a plurality of feeding channels extending through the placement plate in a first direction, the plurality of feeding channels being spaced apart, the feeding channels being used to contain solid materials, and the feeding channels having an inlet and an outlet; the partition being located on the outlet side of the feeding channels, the partition being used to move relative to the placement plate to close or release the outlet of at least one of the feeding channels; a container seat for placing at least one container, the opening of the container facing the outlet of the feeding channels; and a moving mechanism connected to the material dispensing assembly and / or the container seat, the moving mechanism being used to cause the material dispensing assembly and the container seat to move relative to each other, so that the material dispensing assembly and the container seat move relatively closer or further apart.

[0006] In one embodiment, there are multiple partitions, each of which is movably connected to the placement plate. Each partition corresponds to at least one feeding channel. The multiple partitions are used to move independently relative to the placement plate, or the multiple partitions are used to move synchronously relative to the placement plate.

[0007] In one embodiment, the solid material is a magnetic particle, and the distance between the center lines of any two adjacent feed channels is D, which satisfies: 5mm≤D.

[0008] In one implementation, 10mm ≤ D ≤ 35mm.

[0009] In one embodiment, the material dispensing assembly further includes a guide plate located on the side of the partition facing away from the placement plate. The guide plate has multiple discharge channels extending through it in the first direction, and the multiple discharge channels are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple feed channels.

[0010] In one embodiment, the guide plate is connected to the placement plate and encloses an installation space, and at least a portion of the partition is housed within the installation space; the partition is movably connected to the placement plate or the guide plate, and the partition has an initial position. When the partition is in the initial position, the partition closes the outlets of all feed channels; when the partition moves relative to the placement plate, the partition releases the feed channels sequentially along the moving direction to connect the feed channels with the discharge channels.

[0011] In one embodiment, the radial dimension of the feed channel is less than or equal to the radial dimension of the discharge channel; the radial dimension of the end of the discharge channel facing the partition is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the end facing away from the partition.

[0012] In one embodiment, the partition is slidably connected to the placement plate; the placement plate has a guide groove that extends along a second direction; the partition includes a plate body and a limiting member; the plate body is located on the outlet side of the feeding channel and extends along the second direction; the limiting member is connected to the plate body and slidably connected to the guide groove; the limiting member is used to drive the plate body to move along the second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, the guide groove passes through the placement plate in the first direction, and the limiting member passes through the guide groove; the partition further includes a push block, which is connected to the end of the limiting member away from the plate and at least partially protrudes from the placement plate, and the push block is used to drive the limiting member and the plate to move synchronously.

[0014] In one embodiment, a plurality of the feeding channels are arranged in an array in the second direction and the third direction. There are multiple partitions and guide grooves. The partitions are spaced apart along the third direction. Each partition is slidably connected to at least one guide groove. Each partition corresponds to at least one row of feeding channels arranged along the second direction. The partitions are used to translate independently relative to the placement plate. The third direction intersects both the first direction and the second direction.

[0015] In one embodiment, the solid feeding device further includes a feeding drive mechanism connected to the partition plate, the feeding drive mechanism being used to drive the partition plate to move relative to the placement plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a first translation mechanism connected to the container seat, the first translation mechanism being used to drive the container seat to translate along a second direction, the second direction intersecting the first direction; and / or, the moving mechanism includes a first lifting mechanism connected to the container seat, the first lifting mechanism being used to drive the container seat to lift along the first direction; and / or, the moving mechanism includes a second translation mechanism connected to the container seat, the second translation mechanism being used to drive the container seat to translate along a third direction, the third direction intersecting both the first direction and the second direction; the container seat has a loading / unloading position and a receiving position; when the moving mechanism moves the container seat to the loading / unloading position, the container seat is used to load / unload containers; when the moving mechanism moves the container seat to the receiving position, the container seat is located below the material dispensing assembly in the first direction, at least one feeding channel and at least one container are opposite each other in the first direction, and the partition is used to move relative to the placement plate to allow solid material to fall from the feeding channel into the container.

[0017] In one embodiment, the moving mechanism includes a third translation mechanism connected to the material dispensing component, the third translation mechanism being used to drive the material dispensing component to translate along a second direction, the second direction intersecting with the first direction; and / or, the moving mechanism includes a second lifting mechanism connected to the material dispensing component or the third translation mechanism, the second lifting mechanism being used to drive the material dispensing component to lift along the first direction; and / or, the moving mechanism includes a fourth translation mechanism connected to the material dispensing component, the third translation mechanism, or the second lifting mechanism, the fourth translation mechanism being used to drive the material dispensing component to translate along a third direction, the third direction intersecting with both the first direction and the second direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the solid feeding device further includes a detection mechanism disposed near the material dispensing component and / or the container seat. The detection mechanism is used to detect solid material in the placement plate, and / or, the detection mechanism is used to detect solid material in the container, and / or, the detection mechanism is used to detect whether the solid material in the placement plate has been successfully transferred to the container.

[0019] In one embodiment, the detection mechanism includes a weighing sensor disposed on the material dispensing assembly and / or the container seat, the weighing sensor being used to detect changes in gravity of the material dispensing assembly and / or the container seat; and / or, the detection mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor disposed between the material dispensing assembly and the container seat, the photoelectric sensor being used to detect the falling of solid material in the material dispensing assembly; and / or, the detection mechanism includes a camera, the camera's shooting angle being directed towards the inlet of the feeding channel of the material dispensing assembly, and / or, the camera's shooting angle being directed towards the container, and / or, the camera's shooting angle being directed towards the gap between the material dispensing assembly and the container seat.

[0020] By setting up a material dispensing component, a container seat, and a moving mechanism, the material dispensing component includes a placement plate and a partition. The placement plate has multiple feeding channels extending through it in a first direction. These feeding channels are spaced apart and are used to contain solid materials. Each feeding channel has an inlet and an outlet. The partition is located on the outlet side of the feeding channel and is used to move relative to the placement plate to close or release the outlet of at least one feeding channel. The container seat is used to place at least one container, with the container opening facing the outlet of the feeding channel, so that the material dispensing component and the container seat are relatively close or far apart. This allows the solid feeding device to close or release the outlet of a specific feeding channel by moving relative to the partition and the placement plate. Simultaneously, a moving mechanism is set up and connected to the material dispensing component and / or the container seat. The moving mechanism is used to move the material dispensing component and the container seat relative to each other, so that the material dispensing component and the container seat can move relative to each other to align a specific container on the container seat with a specific discharge channel. This achieves automated, precise dispensing and directional distribution of solid materials without manual intervention and improves material dispensing efficiency. At the same time, the material dispensing component and the container seat can move away from each other to facilitate the handling of containers on the container seat. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a solid feeding device when the container seat is in the loading / unloading position, according to one embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a solid feeding device when the container seat is located in the receiving position, according to one embodiment.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a solid feeding device during the process of a container seat moving from the loading / unloading position to the receiving position, according to one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of a solid feeding device in one embodiment when no container and material dispensing component are placed;

[0026] Figure 5 A top view and a cross-sectional view of a material dispensing assembly according to one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of a material dispensing component according to one embodiment;

[0028] Figure 7 A structural diagram of a container tray according to one embodiment;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a material dispensing assembly according to another embodiment;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of a container tray according to another embodiment;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of a material dispensing assembly according to another embodiment;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of a container tray according to another embodiment.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 100 - Solid feeding device;

[0035] 10-Material packaging component, 11-Placement plate, 111-Feeding channel, 112-Guide groove, 12-Baffle, 121-Plate body, 122-Limiting component, 123-Push block, 13-Guide plate, 131-Discharge channel, 132-Installation space;

[0036] 20-Container base;

[0037] 30-Moving mechanism, 31-First translation mechanism, 311-First translation drive, 312-First translation transmission, 313-First translation guide, 32-First lifting mechanism, 321-First lifting drive, 322-First lifting transmission;

[0038] 40-Support mechanism, 41-Base, 42-First mounting plate, 421-Through hole, 43-Second mounting plate, 44-Column, 45-Third mounting plate;

[0039] 200-container;

[0040] 300-Container Pallet;

[0041] X - Third direction, Y - Second direction, Z - First direction. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that when an institution is said to be "attached" to another institution, it can be directly attached to the other institution or may have an intermediary institution. When an institution is said to be "connected" to another institution, it can be directly connected to the other institution or may have an intermediary institution.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this invention includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0045] In the production process of feeding solid materials in powder, granular, and lumpy forms into containers, current technologies typically rely on manual labor. This not only incurs significant labor costs but is also inefficient for high-throughput feeding demands. Furthermore, to achieve batch feeding, the market usually uses container trays and filling tools of specific sizes. This means that a single filling tool can only be used for a single size of container tray; for other sizes, a different filling tool is required, hindering the rapid batch feeding under varying operating conditions. Moreover, this batch feeding involves feeding all the material at once, making it unsuitable for adjusting to different container sizes and lacking flexibility. Additionally, batch feeding with filling tools often still requires manual intervention, failing to meet the demands of automated feeding.

[0046] The solid feeding device provided by this utility model can realize the automated and precise feeding and directional distribution of solid materials without manual intervention, and has high feeding efficiency and high flexibility.

[0047] The following detailed description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, outlines some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0048] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a solid feeding device 100, including a material dispensing assembly 10, a container seat 20, and a moving mechanism 30. The material dispensing assembly 10 includes a placement plate 11 and a partition plate 12. The placement plate 11 has multiple feeding channels 111 extending through it in a first direction Z. The multiple feeding channels 111 are spaced apart and are used to contain solid materials. Each feeding channel 111 has an inlet and an outlet. The partition plate 12 is located on the outlet side of the feeding channel 111 and is used to move relative to the placement plate 11 to close or release the outlet of at least one feeding channel 111. The container seat 20 is used to hold at least one container 200, with the opening of the container 200 facing the outlet of the feeding channel 111. The moving mechanism 30 is connected to the material dispensing assembly 10 and / or the container seat 20. The moving mechanism 30 is used to cause relative movement between the material dispensing assembly 10 and the container seat 20, so that the material dispensing assembly 10 moves closer to or further away from the container seat 20.

[0049] Optionally, the solid material in this utility model can be a magnetic particle, powder, granules, spherical objects (such as grinding beads, glass beads, etc.) and blocky objects, etc., without limitation. The solid feeding device 100 is described below with magnetic particles as an example of solid material. Other types of solid materials can be referred to and will not be described in detail.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 5 To prevent the magnets in multiple feed channels 111 from being attracted to each other during the falling process and thus failing to fall properly, the distance between the center lines of any two adjacent feed channels 111 is set to D, which satisfies: 5mm≤D.

[0051] In one embodiment, 10mm≤D≤35mm, so that the placement plate 11 has a number of feeding channels 111 that meet the production requirements while ensuring that the magnets in two adjacent feeding channels 111 do not attract each other when they fall.

[0052] Optionally, the material dispensing assembly 10 can accommodate magnetic particles of different sizes and shapes using different placement plates 11, or it can accommodate magnetic particles of similar sizes and shapes using the same placement plate 11, without limitation. Optionally, the shape of the magnetic particles can be spherical, olive-shaped, cylindrical, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the length dimension of the magnetic particle is L, satisfying: 4mm≤L≤30mm. Correspondingly, the depth of the feeding channel 111 in the first direction Z is S, satisfying: S≥1 / 3L, to prevent the magnetic particles from falling from the inlet side of the feeding channel 111 when they are accommodated. Optionally, the width dimension (or diameter) of the magnetic particle is W, satisfying: 1mm≤W≤20mm. Correspondingly, the radial dimension of the feeding channel 111 is R, satisfying: W<R≤L, to prevent the magnetic particles from tilting excessively when accommodated in the feeding channel 111, causing blockage. For example, for a type A magnet with a size of 6mm*8mm, it is preferred that 12mm≤D≤35mm is used; for a cylindrical magnet with a size of 3mm*12mm, it is preferred that 10mm≤D≤30mm is used; for an olive-shaped magnet with a size of 7mm*15mm, it is preferred that 12mm≤D≤35mm is used, and so on.

[0053] Optionally, the container base 20 can hold experimental containers 200 such as test tubes and beakers, or encapsulated bottles such as packaging bottles; there are no restrictions. Optionally, the container base 20 can hold a container tray 300, which can hold multiple containers 200 to facilitate simultaneous loading and unloading of multiple containers 200. Optionally, a positioning structure can be provided on the container base 20 to limit the positioning of the container tray 300, ensuring the consistency of the container tray 300's placement each time, and preventing the container tray 300 from shifting or falling during the movement of the container base 20, thereby affecting the alignment of subsequent containers 200 with the feeding channel 111 and experimental safety. Optionally, the positioning structure can be a combination of one or more of the following: pins, protrusions, pin holes, grooves, and buckles. For example, the positioning structure consists of two spaced-apart pins, with two corresponding pin holes on the bottom of the container tray 300, which cooperate to fix the container tray 300 to the container base 20.

[0054] This utility model takes the placement of a container tray 300 on a container seat 20 as an example. The container tray 300 has multiple placement positions for placing containers 200. The positions of the multiple placement positions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple feeding channels 111, or the positions of the multiple placement positions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with a portion of the multiple feeding channels 111, without limitation.

[0055] In one implementation method, please refer to Figures 6 to 9The multiple placement positions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple feeding channels 111. The placement plate 11 can release part or all of the outlet of the feeding channel 111 by moving relative to the partition plate 12, so that the solid material falls into the container 200 located below the feeding channel 111.

[0056] In another implementation method, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The positions of the multiple placement positions are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the portions of the multiple feeding channels 111. The placement plate 11 can release the outlet of part of the feeding channel 111 by moving relative to the partition plate 12, so that the solid material falls into the container 200 located below the feeding channel 111.

[0057] Optionally, the partition 12 and the placement plate 11 can be translated, rotated, lifted, or flipped relative to each other to close or open the outlet of at least one feed channel 111, without limitation. In one embodiment, the placement plate 11 is fixed, and the partition 12 translates and / or rotates relative to the placement plate 11. Specifically, the solid feeding device 100 also includes a feeding drive mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the partition 12. The feeding drive mechanism is used to drive the partition 12 to move relative to the placement plate 11 (such as translate and / or rotate), so that the relative movement of the partition 12 and the placement plate 11 can be carried out under the drive of the feeding drive mechanism, which improves the automation level of the solid feeding device 100, is beneficial for accurately controlling the movement of the partition 12 to achieve accurate feeding and directional distribution of solid materials, and reduces labor costs.

[0058] Optionally, the feeding drive mechanism can be a robotic arm, or a crank-connecting rod transmission structure, gear and rack transmission structure, screw and nut transmission structure, or cam transmission structure driven by a rotary motor. The partition 12 can also be translated relative to the placement plate 11 under the drive of a feeding drive mechanism such as a hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, linear motor, or solenoid, without limitation.

[0059] In one embodiment, there are one or more partitions 12. When there are multiple partitions 12, each partition 12 can move independently relative to the placement plate 11, such as the feeding drive mechanism can control the movement of each partition 12 separately; the multiple partitions 12 can also move synchronously relative to the placement plate 11, such as the feeding drive mechanism can control the movement of all partitions 12 synchronously, without limitation. When the partitions 12 move relative to the placement plate 11, the partitions 12 can successively release the outlets of at least one feed channel 111 located at the same straight line position or the same arc position along the direction of relative movement.

[0060] Optionally, the partition 12 may not have a through hole in the first direction Z. Therefore, as the partition 12 moves relative to the placement plate 11, the partition 12 opens the outlet of the feeding channel 111 on the placement plate 11 in turn, so that the solid material can fall in an orderly manner instead of falling all at once. This can adapt to different application scenarios and improve the flexibility of the device.

[0061] Optionally, the partition 12 may be provided with a through hole in the first direction Z. If one or more through holes are provided, when the through hole on the partition 12 corresponds to the outlet of one or part of the feed channel 111 on the placement plate 11, one or part of the solid material can fall at the same time.

[0062] In another implementation method, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 There are multiple partitions 12, and each partition 12 is movably connected to the placement plate 11 (such as sliding connection and / or rotational connection). Each partition 12 corresponds to at least one feed channel 111. The multiple partitions 12 are used to move independently relative to the placement plate 11, or the multiple partitions 12 are used to move synchronously relative to the placement plate 11.

[0063] For example, multiple feed channels 111 are arranged in an array in the second direction Y and the third direction X, and multiple partitions 12 are spaced apart along the third direction X. Each partition 12 corresponds to at least one row of feed channels 111 arranged along the second direction Y. The multiple partitions 12 are used to translate independently relative to the placement plate 11. The third direction X intersects with both the first direction Z and the second direction Y.

[0064] Optionally, the first direction Z, the second direction Y, and the third direction X are all perpendicular to each other.

[0065] By setting multiple partitions 12 that can move independently relative to the placement plate 11, the material dispensing component 10 can release part of the outlet of the feed channel 111 through the multiple partitions 12 that can move independently relative to the placement plate 11, so that the solid material in the specific feed channel 111 can fall into the selected container 200, thereby achieving precise delivery and directional distribution of solid material.

[0066] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 10The partition 12 is slidably connected to the placement plate 11. The placement plate 11 has a guide groove 112 that extends along the second direction Y. The partition 12 includes a plate body 121 and a limiting member 122. The plate body 121 is located on the outlet side of the feed channel 111 and extends along the second direction Y. The limiting member 122 is connected to the plate body 121 and slidably connected to the guide groove 112. The limiting member 122 is used to drive the plate body 121 to move along the second direction Y, which intersects with the first direction Z.

[0067] Specifically, the limiting member 122 extends into the guide groove 112 and slides against the inner wall of the guide groove 112. The limiting member 122 and the plate 121 can move synchronously along the extension direction of the guide groove 112. Optionally, the limiting member 122 contacts the inner wall of the guide groove 112 to guide and limit the movement of the partition 12; or, the limiting member 122 and the inner wall of the guide groove 112 are slidably connected by a slide rail or other structure, without limitation. Optionally, the limiting member 122 and the plate 121 can be an integral structure, or they can be detachably connected by snap-fit, screw-fit, riveting, or other methods, without limitation.

[0068] With the above settings, the partition 12 will not deviate from the direction when it moves relative to the placement plate 11, which will cause the partition 12 to release the outlet of the non-target feeding channel 111. This is beneficial to improving the stability of the material dispensing component 10 and realizing the accurate delivery and directional distribution of solid materials.

[0069] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 The guide groove 112 passes through the placement plate 11 in the first direction Z, and the limiting member 122 passes through the guide groove 112. The partition plate 12 also includes a push block 123, which is connected to the end of the limiting member 122 away from the plate body 121 and at least partially protrudes from the placement plate 11. The push block 123 is used to drive the limiting member 122 and the plate body 121 to move synchronously.

[0070] Optionally, the pusher 123 protrudes from the sidewall of the guide groove 112 in the third direction X to prevent the partition 12 from detaching from the placement plate 11 in the first direction Z, further improving the stability of the material dispensing assembly 10. Optionally, the pusher 123 and the limiting member 122 can be an integral structure, or they can be detachably connected by snap-fit, screw-fit, riveting, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the pusher 123 can be driven by the aforementioned feeding drive mechanism to make the partition 12 translate relative to the placement plate 11 in the second direction Y.

[0071] Optionally, the limiting member 122 can be rod-shaped, and the pusher block 123 can be block-shaped. It is understood that the pusher block 123 can be omitted, and the limiting member 122 can protrude from the placement plate 11 and dock with the feeding drive mechanism, so that the partition plate 12 can move relative to the placement plate 11 without restriction.

[0072] With the above configuration, the solid feeding device 100 can push the push block 123 to drive the partition 12 to move relative to the placement plate 11 from the inlet side of the feeding channel 111, thereby avoiding the driving structure that drives the partition 12 to move from obstructing the falling of solid materials, and at the same time reducing the driving difficulty of the partition 12 and the arrangement difficulty of the solid feeding device 100.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 10 Multiple feeding channels 111 are arranged in an array in the second direction Y and the third direction X. There are multiple partitions 12 and guide grooves 112. Multiple partitions 12 are spaced apart along the third direction X. Each partition 12 is slidably connected to at least one guide groove 112. Each partition 12 corresponds to at least one row of feeding channels 111 arranged along the second direction Y. Multiple partitions 12 are used to translate independently relative to the placement plate 11. The third direction X intersects with both the first direction Z and the second direction Y.

[0074] In one implementation method, please refer to Figure 6 Each guide groove 112 has a row of feeding channels 111 arranged along the second direction Y on both sides in the third direction X. Each guide groove 112 is correspondingly provided with a partition 12. Each partition 12 includes a plate 121, a limiting member 122, and a pusher block 123. Multiple limiting members 122 are correspondingly inserted through multiple guide grooves 112. When any partition 12 moves relative to the placement plate 11 along the second direction Y, the partition 12 can successively release the outlets of the feeding channels 111 on both sides along the second direction Y.

[0075] In another implementation method, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 10 Each row of feeding channels 111 arranged along the second direction Y has a guide groove 112 on both sides in the third direction X, and each row of feeding channels 111 is correspondingly provided with a partition 12. Each partition 12 includes a plate 121, two limiting members 122 and a push block 123. The two limiting members 122 of the same partition 12 are respectively passed through the two corresponding guide grooves 112 and are each connected to a push block 123. When any partition 12 moves relative to the placement plate 11 along the second direction Y, the partition 12 can release the outlet of the corresponding row of feeding channels 111 in turn along the second direction Y.

[0076] By setting multiple feeding channels 111 arranged in an array in the second direction Y and the third direction X, the area utilization rate and feeding uniformity of the placement plate 11 are improved, the processing difficulty and manufacturing cost of the placement plate 11 are reduced, and the feeding control operation of solid materials is also reduced. At the same time, multiple partitions 12 and guide grooves 112 are set. Multiple partitions 12 are spaced apart along the third direction X. Each partition 12 is slidably connected to at least one guide groove 112. Each partition 12 corresponds to at least one row of feeding channels 111 arranged along the second direction Y. Multiple partitions 12 are used to translate independently relative to the placement plate 11, so that the material dispensing component 10 can move relative to the placement plate 11 through specific partitions 12 to release the outlet of the feeding channel 111 in the designated area, thereby realizing the precise feeding and directional distribution of solid materials.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 The material dispensing assembly 10 also includes a guide plate 13, which is located on the side of the partition 12 facing away from the placement plate 11. The guide plate 13 has multiple discharge channels 131 that pass through the guide plate 13 in the first direction Z. The multiple discharge channels 131 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with multiple feeding channels 111.

[0078] The placement plate 11, partition plate 12 and guide plate 13 are arranged sequentially in the first direction Z.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 5 The radial dimension of the feed channel 111 is less than or equal to the radial dimension of the discharge channel 131, thereby ensuring that solid materials falling through the feed channel 111 can fall out through the discharge channel 131. Optionally, the inlet of the feed channel 111 is flared, and the radial dimension of the inlet of the feed channel 111 gradually decreases along the first direction Z, thereby serving as a guide when solid materials are put into the feed channel 111.

[0080] The radial dimension of the end of the discharge channel 131 facing the partition 12 is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the end facing away from the partition 12. Optionally, the inlet of the discharge channel 131 is flared, and the radial dimension of the inlet of the discharge channel 131 gradually decreases along the first direction Z. This arrangement can guide solid materials as they fall from the feed channel 111 into the discharge channel 131.

[0081] Because a partition 12 is provided between the guide plate 13 and the placement plate 11, the guide plate 13 and the placement plate 11 have a gap distance in the first direction Z. In order to prevent solid materials from failing to accurately enter the corresponding discharge channel 131 from the feeding channel 111, the radial dimension of the feeding channel 111 is set to be less than or equal to the radial dimension of the discharge channel 131, and the radial dimension of the end of the discharge channel 131 facing the partition 12 is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the end facing away from the partition 12. This allows solid materials to still enter the corresponding discharge channel 131 when they sway or shift during the falling process, which improves the stability of the material dispensing component 10 and is beneficial to achieving accurate delivery and directional distribution of solid materials.

[0082] In one implementation method, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The guide plate 13 is connected to the placement plate 11 and encloses the installation space 132. At least a portion of the partition 12 is housed in the installation space 132. The partition 12 is movably connected to the placement plate 11 or the guide plate 13. The partition 12 has an initial position. When the partition 12 is in the initial position, the partition 12 closes the outlets of all feed channels 111. When the partition 12 moves relative to the placement plate 11, the partition 12 releases the feed channels 111 sequentially along the moving direction so that the feed channels 111 are connected to the discharge channels 131.

[0083] Optionally, the guide plate 13 and the placement plate 11 can be detachably connected by means of screwing, snap-fitting, or magnetic attraction, so as to facilitate the installation of the partition 12 between the guide plate 13 and the placement plate 11, and to facilitate the disassembly and replacement of the placement plate 11. Optionally, the partition 12 is slidably connected to the inner wall surface of the installation space 132, and the partition 12 is used to translate relative to the placement plate 11 and the guide plate 13 along the inner wall surface of the installation space 132.

[0084] With the above settings, when the partition 12 moves relative to the placement plate 11, the partition 12 releases the feeding channel 111 in the direction of movement so that the feeding channel 111 is connected to the discharge channel 131, so that the partition 12 can move horizontally under the limiting effect of the installation space 132, thereby improving the movement stability of the partition 12.

[0085] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The solid feeding device 100 also includes a support mechanism 40, which includes a base 41, a first mounting plate 42, a second mounting plate 43, and multiple support columns 44. The first mounting plate 42 is positioned above the second mounting plate 43 in the first direction Z, and the base 41 is positioned below the second mounting plate 43 in the first direction Z. The first mounting plate 42, the second mounting plate 43, and the base 41 are all spaced apart from each other in the first direction Z. One end of each of the multiple support columns 44 is connected to the base 41, and the other end is connected to the first mounting plate 42. The second mounting plate 43 is connected to the multiple support columns 44. The material dispensing assembly 10 is disposed on the first mounting plate 42, wherein the first mounting plate 42 has a through hole 421 extending through the first mounting plate 42 in the first direction Z. The aforementioned multiple discharge channels 131 and multiple feed channels 111 are all located above the through hole 421 or at least partially extend into the through hole 421. The container seat 20 is disposed on the second mounting plate 43.

[0086] Optionally, a limiting structure can be provided on the first mounting plate 42 to limit the material dispensing component 10, ensuring the consistency of the placement position of the material dispensing component 10 each time, and preventing the material dispensing component 10 from shifting or falling during movement, thereby affecting the alignment of the subsequent discharge channel 131 and the container 200. Optionally, the limiting structure can be a combination of one or more of the following: pins, protrusions, pin holes, grooves, and buckles. For example, the limiting structure consists of two spaced-apart pins, with two corresponding pin holes on the bottom of the material dispensing component 10, which cooperate to fix the material dispensing component 10 on the first mounting plate 42.

[0087] In one implementation method, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The moving mechanism 30 includes a first translation mechanism 31, which is connected to the container seat 20. The first translation mechanism 31 is used to drive the container seat 20 to translate along the second direction Y, which intersects with the first direction Z.

[0088] Specifically, the first translation mechanism 31 includes a first translation drive 311, a first translation transmission 312, and a first translation guide 313. The first translation transmission 312 is connected to both the first translation drive 311 and the first translation guide 313. The first translation guide 313 is connected to the container seat 20 and slidably connected to the second mounting plate 43. The first translation drive 311 drives the first translation guide 313 and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along the second direction Y via the first translation transmission 312. Optionally, the support mechanism 40 further includes a third mounting plate 45, on which the first translation guide 313 is sleeved and slidably connected to further improve the movement stability of the container seat 20.

[0089] Optionally, the first translation drive component 311 can be a rotary motor, hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, linear motor, solenoid, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the first translation transmission component 312 can be a crank-connecting rod transmission structure, gear and rack transmission structure, lead screw and nut transmission structure, cam transmission structure, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the first translation guide component 313 can be a slider, slide table, etc., without limitation. The first translation guide component 313 and the second mounting plate 43 can be slidably connected via guide rails, gears and racks, etc., without limitation.

[0090] In another implementation method, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The moving mechanism 30 includes a first lifting mechanism 32, which is connected to the container seat 20. The first lifting mechanism 32 is used to drive the container seat 20 to move up and down along the first direction Z.

[0091] Specifically, the first lifting mechanism 32 includes a first lifting drive 321 and a first lifting transmission 322, with the first lifting transmission 322 connected to the first lifting drive 321 and the container seat 20 respectively.

[0092] Optionally, the second mounting plate 43 is slidably connected to multiple support columns 44, the first lifting drive component 321 is disposed on the base 41, and the first lifting transmission component 322 is connected to the second mounting plate 43. The first lifting drive component 321 is used to drive the container seat 20 and the second mounting plate 43 to move synchronously along the first direction Z through the first lifting transmission component 322.

[0093] Optionally, the moving mechanism 30 further includes the aforementioned first translation mechanism 31, a first lifting drive 321 disposed on the base 41, a first lifting transmission 322 connected to the second mounting plate 43, and the second mounting plate 43 slidably connected to multiple support columns 44. The first lifting drive 321 is used to drive the second mounting plate 43, the first translation mechanism 31, and the container seat 20 to move synchronously along the first direction Z via the first lifting transmission 322. Alternatively, the first lifting drive 321 is disposed on the first translation guide 313, the first lifting transmission 322 is connected to the container seat 20, the first translation mechanism 31 is used to drive the first lifting mechanism 32 and the container seat 20 to translate along the second direction Y, and the first lifting mechanism 32 is used to drive the container seat 20 to move up and down along the first direction Z.

[0094] Optionally, the first lifting drive component 321 can be a rotary motor, hydraulic cylinder, pneumatic cylinder, linear motor, solenoid, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the first lifting transmission component 322 can be a crank-connecting rod transmission structure, gear and rack transmission structure, lead screw and nut transmission structure, cam transmission structure, etc., without limitation. Optionally, the second mounting plate 43 and the multiple supports 44 can be slidably connected via bearings, sleeves, etc., without limitation.

[0095] In another embodiment, the moving mechanism 30 includes a second translation mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the container seat 20. The second translation mechanism is used to drive the container seat 20 to translate along a third direction X, which intersects with both the first direction Z and the second direction Y.

[0096] The specific structure of the second translation mechanism can be the same as or similar to that of the first translation mechanism 31, and will not be described in detail here.

[0097] Optionally, the moving mechanism 30 further includes the aforementioned first translation mechanism 31, and the second translation mechanism is connected to the second mounting plate 43 and the first translation mechanism 31 respectively. The second translation mechanism is used to drive the first translation mechanism 31 and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along a third direction X. Alternatively, the second translation mechanism is connected to the container seat 20 and the first translation guide 313 respectively, and the first translation mechanism 31 is used to drive the second translation mechanism and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along a second direction Y.

[0098] Optionally, the moving mechanism 30 further includes the aforementioned first lifting mechanism 32, and the second translation mechanism is connected to the first lifting mechanism 32 and the container seat 20 respectively. The first lifting mechanism 32 is used to drive the second translation mechanism and the container seat 20 to move up and down along the first direction Z. Alternatively, the second translation mechanism is disposed on the base 41, and the first lifting mechanism 32 is connected to the container seat 20 and the second translation mechanism respectively. The second translation mechanism is used to drive the first lifting mechanism 32 and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along the third direction X.

[0099] Optionally, the moving mechanism 30 includes the aforementioned first translation mechanism 31, the aforementioned first lifting mechanism 32, and the second translation mechanism. The first lifting mechanism 32 is disposed on the base 41 and connected to the second mounting plate 43. The second mounting plate 43 is slidably connected to a plurality of pillars 44. The first translation mechanism 31 is disposed on the second mounting plate 43. The second translation mechanism is connected to the container seat 20 and the first translation mechanism 31 respectively. The first lifting mechanism 32 is used to drive the second mounting plate 43, the first translation mechanism 31, the second translation mechanism, and the container seat 20 to move up and down synchronously along the first direction Z. The first translation mechanism 31 is used to drive the second translation mechanism and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along the second direction Y. The positional relationship between the first lifting mechanism 32 and the first translation mechanism 31 is similar to that in the aforementioned embodiment and can be referred to without further description. Alternatively, the first lifting mechanism 32 is disposed on the base 41 and connected to the second mounting plate 43. The second mounting plate 43 is slidably connected to multiple support columns 44. The second translation mechanism is disposed on the second mounting plate 43. The first translation mechanism 31 is connected to the container seat 20 and the second translation mechanism respectively. The first lifting mechanism 32 is used to drive the second mounting plate 43, the first translation mechanism 31, the second translation mechanism, and the container seat 20 to move synchronously along the first direction Z. The second translation mechanism is used to drive the first translation mechanism 31 and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along the third direction X. Alternatively, the second translation mechanism is disposed on the base 41 and connected to the first lifting mechanism 32. The second translation mechanism is used to drive the first lifting mechanism 32, the second mounting plate 43, the first translation mechanism 31, and the container seat 20 to translate synchronously along the third direction X. The positional relationship between the first lifting mechanism 32 and the first translation mechanism 31 is similar to that in the previous embodiments and can be referred to without further explanation.

[0100] In another embodiment, the moving mechanism 30 includes a third translation mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the material dispensing assembly 10 and drives the material dispensing assembly 10 to translate along a second direction Y, which intersects with the first direction Z; and / or, the moving mechanism 30 includes a second lifting mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the material dispensing assembly 10 and drives the material dispensing assembly 10 to move up and down along the first direction Z; and / or, the moving mechanism 30 includes a fourth translation mechanism (not shown), which is connected to the material dispensing assembly 10 and drives the material dispensing assembly 10 to translate along a third direction X, which intersects with both the first direction Z and the second direction Y. The arrangement and structure of the third translation mechanism, the second lifting mechanism, and the fourth translation mechanism are similar to those of the first translation mechanism 31, the first lifting mechanism 32, and the second translation mechanism described above, and will not be repeated here.

[0101] In any of the above embodiments, the container seat 20 has a loading / unloading position and a receiving position. When the moving mechanism 30 moves the container seat 20 or the material dispensing assembly 10 to position the container seat 20 in the loading / unloading position, the container seat 20 is used to load and unload the container 200. When the moving mechanism 30 moves the container seat 20 or the material dispensing assembly 10 to position the container seat 20 in the receiving position, the container seat 20 is located below the material dispensing assembly 10 in the first direction Z. At least one feed channel 111 and at least one container 200 are opposite each other in the first direction Z. The partition 12 is used to move relative to the placement plate 11 to allow solid material to fall from the feed channel 111 into the container 200.

[0102] By setting the aforementioned moving mechanism 30, the moving mechanism 30 can drive the container seat 20 or the material dispensing component 10 to move up and down in the first direction Z, and / or translate in the second direction Y, and / or translate in the third direction X, so that the container seat 20 and the material dispensing component 10 can cooperate to achieve precise delivery and directional distribution of solid materials. At the same time, it can also make the container seat 20 and the material dispensing component 10 move away from each other to facilitate loading and unloading of the container 200, thereby improving the practicality and automation of the solid feeding device 100.

[0103] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The solid feeding device 100 also includes a detection mechanism (not shown), which is located near the material dispensing assembly 10 and / or the container seat 20. The detection mechanism is used to detect the solid material in the placement plate 11, and / or to detect the solid material in the container 200, and / or to detect whether the solid material in the placement plate 11 has been successfully transferred to the container 200.

[0104] The detection mechanism includes a load cell, which can be of various types such as strain gauge, vibration type, capacitive type, and gyroscopic type, without limitation. The load cell is disposed on the material dispensing assembly 10 and / or container base 20, and is used to detect changes in the gravity of the material dispensing assembly 10 and / or container base 20. Optionally, the load cell can be disposed on the aforementioned first mounting plate 42 to detect changes in the gravity of the material dispensing assembly 10, or on the aforementioned container tray 300 to detect changes in the gravity of the container tray 300. And / or, the detection mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor, which is disposed between the material dispensing assembly 10 and the container base 20, and is used to detect the falling of solid material in the material dispensing assembly 10. Optionally, the photoelectric sensor can be a line sensor or a surface sensor. A light emitter and a light receiver can be respectively disposed on opposite sides below the first mounting plate 42. When solid material falls, the light transmission of the sensor changes, thereby detecting the falling material. And / or, the detection mechanism includes a camera with its shooting angle directed toward the inlet of the feed channel 111 of the material dispensing assembly 10, and / or, with its shooting angle directed toward the container 200, and / or, with its shooting angle directed toward the gap between the material dispensing assembly 10 and the container seat 20.

[0105] By setting up a detection mechanism, the solid feeding device 100 can detect whether the solid material falls accurately into the corresponding container 200, thereby improving the intelligence and stability of the solid feeding device 100.

[0106] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship of the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and other indicators are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0107] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand that implementing all or part of the above-described embodiments and making equivalent changes in accordance with the claims of the present utility model are still within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A solid feeding device, characterized in that, include: A material dispensing assembly includes a placement plate and a partition. The placement plate has multiple feeding channels extending through it in a first direction. The multiple feeding channels are spaced apart and are used to contain solid materials. Each feeding channel has an inlet and an outlet. The partition is located on the outlet side of the feeding channel and is used to move relative to the placement plate to close or release the outlet of at least one of the feeding channels. A container holder for holding at least one container, the opening of which faces the outlet of the feed channel; A moving mechanism, connected to the material dispensing assembly and / or the container seat, is used to move the material dispensing assembly relative to the container seat so that the material dispensing assembly moves closer to or further away from the container seat.

2. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are multiple partitions, each of which is movably connected to the placement plate. Each partition corresponds to at least one feeding channel. The multiple partitions are used to move independently relative to the placement plate, or the multiple partitions are used to move synchronously relative to the placement plate.

3. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solid material is a magnetic particle, and the distance between the center lines of any two adjacent feed channels is D, which satisfies: 5mm≤D.

4. The solid feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, 10mm≤D≤35mm.

5. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material dispensing assembly also includes a guide plate, which is located on the side of the partition facing away from the placement plate. The guide plate has multiple discharge channels that pass through the guide plate in the first direction, and the multiple discharge channels are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the multiple feeding channels.

6. The solid feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide plate is connected to the placement plate and encloses an installation space, and at least a portion of the partition is housed within the installation space; The partition is movably connected to the placement plate or the guide plate. The partition has an initial position. When the partition is in the initial position, the partition closes the outlets of all feed channels. When the partition moves relative to the placement plate, the partition releases the feeding channel sequentially along the moving direction to make the feeding channel and the discharging channel connected.

7. The solid feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The radial dimension of the feed channel is less than or equal to the radial dimension of the discharge channel; the radial dimension of the end of the discharge channel facing the partition is greater than or equal to the radial dimension of the end facing away from the partition.

8. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition is slidably connected to the placement plate; The placement plate has a guide groove that extends along a second direction. The partition includes a plate body and a limiting member. The plate body is located on the outlet side of the feeding channel and extends along the second direction. The limiting member is connected to the plate body and slidably connected to the guide groove. The limiting member is used to drive the plate body to move along the second direction, which intersects with the first direction.

9. The solid feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The guide groove extends through the placement plate in the first direction, and the limiting member passes through the guide groove; The partition also includes a push block, which is connected to the end of the limiting member away from the plate and at least partially protrudes from the placement plate. The push block is used to drive the limiting member and the plate to move synchronously.

10. The solid feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, Multiple feeding channels are arranged in an array in the second direction and the third direction. There are multiple partitions and guide grooves. The multiple partitions are spaced apart along the third direction. Each partition is slidably connected to at least one guide groove. Each partition corresponds to at least one row of feeding channels arranged along the second direction. The multiple partitions are used to translate independently relative to the placement plate. The third direction intersects both the first direction and the second direction.

11. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solid feeding device further includes a feeding drive mechanism, which is connected to the partition and is used to drive the partition to move relative to the placement plate.

12. The solid feeding device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a first translation mechanism, which is connected to the container seat. The first translation mechanism is used to drive the container seat to translate along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction. And / or, the moving mechanism includes a first lifting mechanism, the first lifting mechanism being connected to the container seat, the first lifting mechanism being used to drive the container seat to move up and down along the first direction; And / or, the moving mechanism includes a second translation mechanism connected to the container seat, the second translation mechanism being used to drive the container seat to translate along a third direction, the third direction intersecting both the first direction and the second direction.

13. The solid feeding device according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes a third translation mechanism, which is connected to the material dispensing assembly. The third translation mechanism is used to drive the material dispensing assembly to translate along a second direction, which intersects with the first direction. And / or, the moving mechanism includes a second lifting mechanism, which is connected to the material dispensing assembly and is used to drive the material dispensing assembly to move up and down along the first direction; And / or, the moving mechanism includes a fourth translation mechanism connected to the material dispensing assembly, the fourth translation mechanism being used to drive the material dispensing assembly to translate along a third direction, the third direction intersecting both the first direction and the second direction.

14. The solid feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The solid feeding device further includes a detection mechanism, which is located near the material dispensing component and / or the container seat. The detection mechanism is used to detect solid materials in the placement plate, and / or, to detect solid materials in the container, and / or, to detect whether the solid materials in the placement plate have been successfully transferred to the container.

15. The solid feeding device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The detection mechanism includes a weighing sensor, which is disposed on the material dispensing component and / or the container seat, and is used to detect the change in gravity of the material dispensing component and / or the container seat. And / or, the detection mechanism includes a photoelectric sensor, which is disposed between the material dispensing component and the container seat, and is used to detect the falling of solid material in the material dispensing component; And / or, the detection mechanism includes a camera whose shooting angle is directed toward the inlet of the feed channel of the material dispensing assembly, and / or, the shooting angle of the camera is directed toward the container, and / or, the shooting angle of the camera is directed toward the gap between the material dispensing assembly and the container seat.

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