An automatic tray placing machine

By combining suction cups with electromagnetic adsorption heads, the problem of metal products falling off uneven surfaces is solved by utilizing the principles of electromagnetic induction and vacuum adsorption, achieving stable gripping and efficient tray placement.

CN224410749UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26SHENZHEN ELEMENTPLUS MATERIAL TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN ELEMENTPLUS MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic tray-loading machines are prone to dropping metal products due to uneven surfaces, resulting in low work efficiency.

Method used

The system employs a combination of suction cups and electromagnetic adsorption heads. The electromagnetic adsorption head uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate magnetic adsorption, while the suction cups provide vacuum adsorption assistance, making it suitable for products with different materials and surface conditions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the adsorption stability of complex surface metal products, reduces the risk of product falling, and adapts to the flexible adsorption methods of various products.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic equipment field discloses an automatic disc placing machine, include: mounting panel, sucking disc, install on mounting panel, electromagnetic adsorption head, install on mounting panel, electromagnetic adsorption head is located in the central region of sucking disc, the mounting panel includes: adjusting plate, install on mounting panel, sucking disc and electromagnetic adsorption head all install on adjusting plate, in the utility model, through sucking disc and electromagnetic adsorption head cooperation, electromagnetic adsorption head utilizes electromagnetic induction principle and produces magnetic force adsorption, provides main gripping force, even if the uneven product surface can effectively snatch, sucking disc can compensate uneven surface, to vacuum adsorption auxiliary, both collaborative work, improved the adsorption stability of the metal product of surface condition complex, reduced the risk of product falling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment, and in particular to an automatic tray-stacking machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, the demand for handling and traying metal products is increasing. Currently, most production lines involving metal products commonly use a suction station operating mode based on the principle of vacuum adsorption. This principle generates negative pressure, creating a vacuum environment between the suction cup and the object's surface, thereby generating adsorption force to grasp and transport the product. Typically, a vacuum generator is used to create this vacuum.

[0003] Existing automatic tray-loading machines require a high degree of flatness in the surface of metal products when they are adsorbed. If the surface is uneven or has gaps, the products are likely to fall off, resulting in very low work efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the problems mentioned above, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.

[0005] An automatic tray-stacking machine includes: a mounting plate; a suction cup mounted on the mounting plate; and an electromagnetic adsorption head mounted on the mounting plate, wherein the electromagnetic adsorption head is located in the central area of ​​the suction cup.

[0006] Preferably, the mounting plate includes an adjustment plate mounted on the mounting plate, and both the suction cup and the electromagnetic adsorption head are mounted on the adjustment plate.

[0007] Preferably, the adjusting plate includes: a groove formed on the adjusting plate, the electromagnetic adsorption head being connected in the groove; and an elastic element, one end of which is installed at the bottom of the electromagnetic adsorption head and the other end of which is installed on the inner wall of the groove.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting plate further includes: an adjustment groove formed on the mounting plate, the adjustment plate being connected within the adjustment groove; a lead screw, one end of which is installed in the adjustment groove, and the other end of which is threadedly connected to the mounting plate; and a control wheel mounted on the mounting plate, with the end of the lead screw furthest from the mounting plate connected to the control wheel.

[0009] Preferably, the number of suction cups is at least two.

[0010] Preferably, the number of electromagnetic adsorption heads is at least two.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes: a mounting base; a slide cylinder mounted on the mounting base; a support frame mounted on the output shaft of the slide cylinder, and the mounting plate mounted on the support frame.

[0012] Preferably, the suction cup has a circular ring structure.

[0013] This invention provides an automatic tray-loading machine. Compared with existing technologies, it has the following advantages: By combining a suction cup with an electromagnetic adsorption head, the electromagnetic adsorption head utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate magnetic adsorption, providing the main gripping force, effectively gripping even products with uneven surfaces; the suction cup compensates for surface unevenness, using vacuum adsorption as an auxiliary method. The two work together to improve the adsorption stability of metal products with complex surface conditions and reduce the risk of products falling. This solution offers flexible adsorption methods for products of different materials, allowing the equipment to adapt to various products. By rotating the control wheel to adjust the position of the adjustment plate within the adjustment groove, the usage positions of the suction cup and electromagnetic adsorption head can be adjusted to suit different products. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate, adjusting plate, suction cup, and electromagnetic adsorption head proposed in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the mounting plate proposed in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-section of the adjustment plate proposed in this utility model.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0019] 100. Mounting base;

[0020] 200. Slide table cylinder; 201. Support frame;

[0021] 300. Mounting plate; 301. Adjustment groove; 302. Adjustment plate; 303. Lead screw; 304. Control wheel; 305. Groove; 306. Elastic element;

[0022] 400, suction cup;

[0023] 500. Electromagnetic adsorption head. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0026] Reference Figures 1-4 An automatic tray-stacking machine includes: a mounting plate 300; a suction cup 400 mounted on the mounting plate 300; and an electromagnetic adsorption head 500 mounted on the mounting plate 300, wherein the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 is located in the central area of ​​the suction cup 400.

[0027] In this embodiment, the suction cup 400 and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 are used in conjunction. For ferromagnetic materials, electromagnetic adsorption is prioritized, with vacuum adsorption serving as an auxiliary method. For non-ferromagnetic materials, the suction cup 400 can be used for adsorption. For ferromagnetic materials with complex surfaces, both adsorption methods are used simultaneously: vacuum adsorption compensates for surface unevenness, while electromagnetic adsorption provides the main gripping force. The electromagnetic adsorption head 500 utilizes the principle of electromagnetic induction, generating a magnetic field through an energized coil to attract ferromagnetic materials. When current passes through the coil, a magnetic field is generated in the surrounding space, magnetizing the ferromagnetic object and thus attracting it with magnetic force. The electromagnetic nozzle is used for product positioning, adsorption, and placement, enabling the gripping and lowering of metal products. The electromagnetic adsorption strength is adjusted by regulating the current, and the vacuum level is adjusted in real time to ensure adsorption stability.

[0028] The mounting plate 300 includes: an adjusting plate 302 mounted on the mounting plate 300, and the suction cup 400 and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 both mounted on the adjusting plate 302. The adjusting plate 302 includes: a groove 305 formed on the adjusting plate 302, and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 connected in the groove 305; and an elastic element 306, one end of which is mounted on the bottom of the electromagnetic adsorption head 500, and the other end of which is mounted on the inner wall of the groove 305.

[0029] The aforementioned groove 305 provides space for the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 to move. When the suction cup 400 is needed to adsorb materials, the mounting plate 300 drives the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 to continuously approach the material. When the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 is squeezed, it will enter the groove 305 and squeeze the elastic element 306. The elastic element 306 deforms and stores force, which is released when the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 is no longer squeezed. The elastic element 306 can be a spring or a spring block.

[0030] The mounting plate 300 further includes: an adjustment groove 301 formed on the mounting plate 300, and the adjustment plate 302 connected in the adjustment groove 301; a lead screw 303, one end of which is installed in the adjustment groove 301, and the other end of which is threadedly connected to the mounting plate 300; and a control wheel 304 mounted on the mounting plate 300, with the end of the lead screw 303 away from the mounting plate 300 connected to the control wheel 304.

[0031] The aforementioned adjustment plate 302 can be controlled to move within the adjustment groove 301 by rotating the lead screw 303, thereby adjusting the usage position of the suction cup 400 and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500, which can adsorb different products.

[0032] The number of suction cups 400 is at least two; the number of electromagnetic adsorption heads 500 is at least two.

[0033] It also includes: a mounting base 100; a slide cylinder 200, mounted on the mounting base 100; a support frame 201, mounted on the output shaft of the slide cylinder 200, and the mounting plate 300 mounted on the support frame 201.

[0034] The suction cup 400 has a circular structure, and the circular suction cup 400 can reserve space for the electromagnetic adsorption head 500.

[0035] During use, the position of the adjustment plate 302 in the adjustment groove 301 can be adjusted by rotating the control wheel 304, thereby adjusting the usage position of the suction cup 400 and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 to adapt to different products.

[0036] The electromagnetic adsorption head 500 is activated first. Utilizing the principle of electromagnetic induction, the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 generates a magnetic field through an energized coil. Current flowing through the coil creates a magnetic field in the surrounding space, magnetizing ferromagnetic objects and attracting them. The electromagnetic adsorption head 500 positions and adsorbs the product via an electromagnetic nozzle. The suction cup 400 is activated, with vacuum adsorption used as an auxiliary mechanism to enhance gripping stability. The intensity of electromagnetic adsorption can be controlled by adjusting the current according to the product characteristics, and the vacuum level can be adjusted in real time to ensure stable adsorption.

[0037] For non-ferromagnetic materials, only suction cup 400 is used for adsorption. Suction cup 400 grips the product through vacuum adsorption. For ferromagnetic materials with complex surfaces, both electromagnetic adsorption head 500 and suction cup 400 are used simultaneously. Electromagnetic adsorption head 500 provides the main gripping force, while suction cup 400 uses vacuum adsorption to compensate for uneven product surfaces. The two work together to ensure effective gripping.

[0038] When the suction cup 400 is needed to adsorb materials, the mounting plate 300, driven by the slide cylinder 200, moves the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 and the suction cup 400 closer to the product. If the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 contacts the product first and is compressed, it will enter the groove 305 of the adjusting plate 302, compressing the elastic element 306 to deform and store force until the suction cup 400 adsorbs the material. After the product is adsorbed, the slide cylinder 200 actuates, moving the mounting plate 300 and the adsorbed product to the tray position. Upon reaching the tray position, the suction cup 400 stops vacuum adsorption, and the product is placed in the designated tray position, completing one product gripping and tray placement operation.

[0039] In summary, compared with existing technologies, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0040] By using the suction cup 400 in conjunction with the electromagnetic adsorption head 500, the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 generates magnetic adsorption using the principle of electromagnetic induction, providing the main gripping force, and can effectively grip even products with uneven surfaces; the suction cup 400 can compensate for uneven surfaces and assist with vacuum adsorption. The two work together to improve the adsorption stability of metal products with complex surface conditions and reduce the risk of products falling.

[0041] This solution offers flexible adsorption methods for products made of different materials, enabling the equipment to adapt to a variety of products. By rotating the control wheel 304, the position of the adjustment plate 302 within the adjustment groove 301 can be adjusted, thereby changing the usage position of the suction cup 400 and the electromagnetic adsorption head 500 to suit different products.

[0042] Therefore, although the present invention has been described herein with reference to specific embodiments thereof, freedom of modification, various changes and substitutions are also within the scope of the above disclosure, and it should be understood that in some cases, certain features of the present invention may be adopted without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention and without corresponding use of other features. Thus, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular environment or material to the essential scope and spirit of the present invention. The present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terms used in the following claims and / or the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode of carrying out the present invention, but the present invention will include any and all embodiments and equivalents falling within the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention will be determined only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic tray-stacking machine, characterized in that, include: Mounting plate (300); A suction cup (400) is mounted on the mounting plate (300); An electromagnetic adsorption head (500) is mounted on the mounting plate (300) and is located in the central area of ​​the suction cup (400).

2. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate (300) includes: An adjustment plate (302) is mounted on the mounting plate (300), and the suction cup (400) and the electromagnetic adsorption head (500) are both mounted on the adjustment plate (302).

3. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (302) includes: A groove (305) is formed on the adjustment plate (302), and the electromagnetic adsorption head (500) is connected in the groove (305); The elastic element (306) is installed at one end on the bottom of the electromagnetic adsorption head (500) and at the other end on the inner wall of the groove (305).

4. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting plate (300) also includes: An adjustment groove (301) is formed on the mounting plate (300), and the adjustment plate (302) is connected in the adjustment groove (301); The lead screw (303) is installed in the adjustment groove (301) at one end and connected to the mounting plate (300) by a thread at the other end; A control wheel (304) is mounted on the mounting plate (300), and the end of the lead screw (303) away from the mounting plate (300) is connected to the control wheel (304).

5. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of suction cups (400) is at least two.

6. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of electromagnetic adsorption heads (500) is at least two.

7. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Mounting base (100); A slide cylinder (200) is mounted on the mounting base (100); A support frame (201) is mounted on the output shaft of the slide cylinder (200), and a mounting plate (300) is mounted on the support frame (201).

8. The automatic tray-stacking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cup (400) has a circular ring structure.