A flexible nut supply device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a flexible nut supply device, including a cabinet, and a circular vibrator, a linear vibrator, a transition positioning mechanism, a nut transfer mechanism, and a fixture disposed on the top of the cabinet. The feed end of the linear vibrator is connected to the discharge end of the circular vibrator. The transition positioning mechanism is located between the linear vibrator and the fixture, and includes a first Y-axis moving module and a first positioning block. The first positioning block is fixedly connected to the output end of the first Y-axis moving module, and the top of the first positioning block is provided with two first positioning grooves arranged along the Y-axis. One side of the first positioning groove is provided with an opening corresponding to the output end of the linear vibrator. The nut transfer mechanism is used to grab the nut in the first positioning groove and transfer it to the fixture. This utility model of a flexible nut supply device has a reasonable structure, realizes automated feeding of flexible nuts, effectively reduces labor costs, and improves work efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a flexible nut supply device. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of assembly, there are many situations where flexible nuts need to be placed into fixtures for robotic arms to grasp.

[0003] However, placing the nuts to be assembled into the fixture is still a very labor-intensive task. Manual operation is not only prone to fatigue and inefficient, but may also result in some nuts being missed, affecting product quality. Therefore, a flexible nut supply device needs to be designed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a flexible nut supply device with a reasonable structure, which realizes the automated feeding of flexible nuts, effectively reduces labor costs, and improves work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this utility model is to design a flexible nut supply device, including a cabinet, and a circular vibrator, a linear vibrator, a transition positioning mechanism, a nut transfer mechanism, and a fixture installed on the top of the cabinet.

[0006] The feed end of the linear vibrator is connected to the discharge end of the circular vibrator;

[0007] The transition positioning mechanism is located between the linear vibrator and the fixture, and the transition positioning mechanism includes a first Y-axis moving module and a first positioning block. The first positioning block is fixedly connected to the output end of the first Y-axis moving module, and the top of the first positioning block is provided with two first positioning grooves. The two first positioning grooves are arranged along the Y-axis, and one side of the first positioning groove is provided with an opening corresponding to the output end of the linear vibrator.

[0008] The nut transfer mechanism is used to grab the nut in the first positioning groove and transfer it to the fixture.

[0009] Preferably, the top of the cabinet is provided with a first X-axis moving module, and the fixture includes a connecting plate and four second positioning blocks disposed on the top of the connecting plate. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first X-axis moving module, and the four second positioning blocks are arranged in a rectangle, with a second positioning groove on the top of each second positioning block.

[0010] Preferably, the nut transfer mechanism includes a second X-axis moving module, a second Y-axis moving module, a Z-axis moving module, and a pneumatic gripper. The output end of the second Y-axis moving module is fixedly connected to the output end of the second X-axis moving module, the output end of the Z-axis moving module is fixedly connected to the output end of the second Y-axis moving module, and the pneumatic gripper is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis moving module.

[0011] Preferably, the first Y-axis moving module is mounted on the top of the cabinet via a bracket.

[0012] Preferably, the second X-axis moving module is mounted on the top of the cabinet via a support column.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the cabinet is equipped with casters.

[0014] The advantages and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: It provides a flexible nut supply device with a reasonable structure, realizes the automated feeding of flexible nuts, effectively reduces labor costs, and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transition positioning mechanism in this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixture in this utility model.

[0018] Reference numerals: 1. Cabinet; 2. Circular vibrator; 3. Linear vibrator; 4. First Y-axis moving module; 5. First positioning block; 6. First positioning groove; 7. First X-axis moving module; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Second positioning block; 10. Second positioning groove; 11. Second X-axis moving module; 12. Second Y-axis moving module; 13. Z-axis moving module; 14. Pneumatic gripper; 15. Bracket; 16. Support column. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0020] The specific technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0021] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model provides a flexible nut supply device, including a cabinet 1, and a circular vibrator 2, a linear vibrator 3, a transition positioning mechanism, a nut transfer mechanism and a fixture disposed on the top of the cabinet 1;

[0022] The feed end of the linear vibrator 3 is connected to the discharge end of the circular vibrator 2;

[0023] The transition positioning mechanism is located between the linear vibrator 3 and the fixture, and the transition positioning mechanism includes a first Y-axis moving module 4 and a first positioning block 5. The first positioning block 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first Y-axis moving module 4, and the top of the first positioning block 5 is provided with two first positioning grooves 6. The two first positioning grooves 6 are arranged along the Y-axis, and one side of the first positioning groove 6 is provided with an opening corresponding to the output end of the linear vibrator 3.

[0024] The nut transfer mechanism is used to grab the nut 100 in the first positioning groove 6 and transfer it to the fixture.

[0025] The above solution is adopted: When using the flexible nut supply device of this utility model, the nut 100 output by the circular vibrator 2 is guided into the first positioning groove 6 by the linear vibrator 3, and then the nut 100 in the first positioning groove 6 is grabbed by the nut transfer mechanism and transferred to the fixture; and, by setting the first Y-axis moving module 4 to drive the first positioning block 5 to reciprocate, the two first positioning grooves 6 on the first positioning block 5 are alternately connected with the output end of the linear vibrator 3, so that the two first positioning grooves 6 alternately receive the nut 100 output by the linear vibrator 3, thereby realizing continuous feeding.

[0026] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the top of the cabinet 1 is provided with a first X-axis moving module 7. The fixture includes a connecting plate 8 and four second positioning blocks 9 disposed on the top of the connecting plate 8. The connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first X-axis moving module 7. The four second positioning blocks 9 are arranged in a rectangle, and each second positioning block 9 is provided with a second positioning groove 10 on its top.

[0027] The above solution is adopted: the nut transfer mechanism places the gripped nut 100 into the second positioning groove 10 of each second positioning block 9, and by setting the first X-axis moving module 7 to drive the fixture to translate, the fixture is moved to a position that is convenient for the robot arm to grip the nut 100.

[0028] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the nut transfer mechanism includes a second X-axis moving module 11, a second Y-axis moving module 12, a Z-axis moving module 13, and a pneumatic gripper 14. The second Y-axis moving module 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second X-axis moving module 11, the Z-axis moving module 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second Y-axis moving module 12, and the pneumatic gripper 14 is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis moving module 13.

[0029] The above solution is adopted: by setting a second X-axis moving module 11, a second Y-axis moving module 12 and a Z-axis moving module 13 to drive the pneumatic gripper 14 to move in each axis, so that the pneumatic gripper 14 can perform the actions of gripping, transferring and releasing the nut 100.

[0030] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first Y-axis moving module 4 is mounted on the top of the cabinet 1 via a bracket 15.

[0031] In another specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second X-axis moving module 11 is mounted on the top of the cabinet 1 via a support column 16.

[0032] In another specific embodiment, the bottom of the cabinet 1 is equipped with casters.

[0033] The above solution facilitates the movement of the entire device.

[0034] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible nut supply device characterized by, Includes a cabinet (1), and a circular vibrator (2), a linear vibrator (3), a transition positioning mechanism, a nut transfer mechanism and a fixture set on the top of the cabinet (1); The feed end of the linear vibrator (3) is connected to the discharge end of the circular vibrator (2); The transition positioning mechanism is located between the linear vibrator (3) and the fixture, and the transition positioning mechanism includes a first Y-axis moving module (4) and a first positioning block (5). The first positioning block (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first Y-axis moving module (4), and the top of the first positioning block (5) is provided with two first positioning grooves (6). The two first positioning grooves (6) are arranged along the Y-axis, and one side of the first positioning groove (6) is provided with an opening corresponding to the output end of the linear vibrator (3). The nut transfer mechanism is used to grab the nut (100) in the first positioning groove (6) and transfer it to the fixture.

2. The flexible nut supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that The top of the cabinet (1) is provided with a first X-axis moving module (7). The fixture includes a connecting plate (8) and four second positioning blocks (9) set on the top of the connecting plate (8). The connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first X-axis moving module (7). The four second positioning blocks (9) are arranged in a rectangle. Each second positioning block (9) has a second positioning groove (10) on its top.

3. The flexible nut supply device of claim 2, wherein, The nut transfer mechanism includes a second X-axis moving module (11), a second Y-axis moving module (12), a Z-axis moving module (13), and a pneumatic gripper (14). The second Y-axis moving module (12) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second X-axis moving module (11), the Z-axis moving module (13) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second Y-axis moving module (12), and the pneumatic gripper (14) is fixedly connected to the output end of the Z-axis moving module (13).

4. The flexible nut supply device of claim 3, wherein, The first Y-axis moving module (4) is mounted on the top of the cabinet (1) via a bracket (15).

5. The flexible nut supply device of claim 4, wherein, The second X-axis moving module (11) is mounted on top of the cabinet (1) via a support column (16).

6. The flexible nut supply device of claim 5, wherein, The bottom of the cabinet (1) is equipped with casters.

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