A new type of feeding device

Abstract

This utility model provides a novel feeding device, including a frame. A movable guide rail assembly is slidably connected to the frame along the X-axis. A driving component and a transmission wheel are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the movable guide rail assembly along the X-axis. The output end of the driving component is provided with a drive wheel, and a belt is connected to the transmission wheel for transmission. A fixed seat is fixedly provided on the frame and fixedly connected to one side of the belt surface, so that the driving component moves closer to or away from the fixed seat when driving the belt to rotate, thereby driving the movable guide rail assembly to slide forward or backward along the X-axis. A feeding component is slidably connected above the movable guide rail assembly along the X-axis. When driving the belt to rotate, the driving component of this utility model can simultaneously drive the movable guide rail assembly and the feeding component to slide in the same direction along the X-axis, which not only expands the conveying distance of the feeding component, but also improves the conveying speed of the feeding component. The structure is ingenious and reasonable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a novel feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding devices are core components of industrial automation and production systems. Their primary function is to accurately, reliably, and efficiently transport raw materials, parts, semi-finished products, or finished products from one location to another in a predetermined manner. They are widely used in almost all manufacturing and processing industries. However, the conveying distance of existing feeding devices is limited by the physical length of the guide rails. The conveying range can be effectively extended by splicing guide rails or using other conveying structures (such as robotic arms). However, the former requires more space to be fixed axially than a single guide rail, while the latter is structurally complex and increases production costs. Therefore, existing technologies still need improvement and development. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the shortcomings mentioned above, this utility model provides a novel feeding device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a novel feeding device, including a frame. A movable guide rail assembly is slidably connected to the frame along the X-axis. A driving component and a transmission wheel are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the movable guide rail assembly along the X-axis. The output end of the driving component is provided with a drive wheel, and a belt is connected to the transmission wheel for transmission. A fixed seat is fixedly provided on the frame and fixedly connected to one side of the belt surface, so that the driving component approaches or moves away from the fixed seat when driving the belt to rotate, thereby driving the movable guide rail assembly to slide forward or backward along the X-axis. A feeding component is slidably connected above the movable guide rail assembly along the X-axis. One side of the feeding component is fixedly connected to the inner belt surface of the belt and is driven by the belt to slide in the same direction as the movable guide rail assembly along the X-axis.

[0005] Furthermore, the moving guide rail assembly includes two sets of guide rails arranged along the X-axis and a connecting plate that is fixedly connected to the two sets of guide rails. The frame is provided with multiple guide rail seats that are slidably engaged with the lower end of the guide rails. The bottom ends of both sides of the feeding assembly are fixed with multiple sliders that are slidably engaged with the upper end of the guide rails.

[0006] Furthermore, the guide rail assembly includes a lower guide rail slidably connected to the guide rail seat, an upper guide rail slidably connected to the slider, and a connecting strip that fixes the lower guide rail and the upper guide rail. The driving component is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting strip through a connecting frame, and the transmission wheel is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting strip through a wheel frame.

[0007] Furthermore, a limiting plate is fixed at one end of the guide rail assembly away from the connecting plate. The limiting plate cooperates with the connecting plate to restrict the guide rail assembly from sliding away from the guide rail seat and the material feeding assembly from sliding away from the guide rail assembly.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a support base, a tray disposed above the support base, and a storage seat disposed on the tray for placing materials. The support base is fixedly connected to the slider, and a connector is fixedly disposed on one side wall. The connector is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the belt.

[0009] Furthermore, the tray is positioned above the support base via a connecting column and can move up and down relative to the support base along the connecting column. The upper end of the connecting column is provided with a locking device that limits the maximum height of the tray's upward movement. The center of the support base is provided with an elastic support member, the upper end face of which abuts against the lower end face of the tray.

[0010] Furthermore, the elastic support includes a carrier and a spring. The lower end of the carrier is slidably connected to the support base, and the spring is disposed between the carrier and the support base to give the carrier an upward tendency.

[0011] Furthermore, a stop is fixedly provided at the front end of the support base.

[0012] Furthermore, a receiving hopper is fixedly connected to the frame below the moving guide rail assembly.

[0013] Furthermore, a protective cover for enclosing the drive wheel, transmission wheel, and belt is fixed on the side wall of the moving guide rail assembly.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model over the prior art are as follows: When the drive belt rotates, the drive component of this utility model can simultaneously drive the moving guide rail assembly and the feeding assembly to slide in the same direction along the X-axis, which not only expands the conveying distance of the feeding assembly, but also improves the conveying speed of the feeding assembly. The structure is ingenious and reasonable. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the feeding device (excluding the protective cover) involved in this solution.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the relevant structure of the moving guide rail assembly involved in this solution;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the feeding assembly involved in this solution;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the feeding device involved in this solution.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a two-dimensional view of the feeding device (excluding the protective cover) involved in this solution;

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the feeding device involved in this solution in operation with the machine tool when it is in state one.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the feeding device involved in this solution in state two, cooperating with the machine tool. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figures 1-5 As shown, a novel feeding device according to an embodiment of this utility model includes a frame 1. A movable guide rail assembly 100 is slidably connected to the frame 1 along the X-axis. A driving component 2 and a transmission wheel 4 are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of one side of the movable guide rail assembly 100 along the X-axis. The output end of the driving component 2 is provided with a drive wheel 3, and a belt 5 is connected to the transmission wheel 4 for transmission. The drive wheel 3 and the transmission wheel 4 are provided with flanges along their circumference to enhance the friction between them and the belt 5. At the same time, a fixed seat 6 is fixedly provided on the frame 1. The outer surface of the belt 5 passes through the fixed seat 6 and is pressed and fixedly connected to the fixed seat 6, so that the driving component 2 approaches or moves away from the fixed seat 6 when driving the belt 5 to rotate, thereby driving the movable guide rail assembly 100 to slide forward or backward along the X-axis. A feeding component 200 is slidably connected to the top of the movable guide rail assembly 100 along the X-axis. One side of the feeding component 200 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the belt 5 and is driven by the belt 5 to slide in the same direction as the movable guide rail assembly 100 along the X-axis. The feeding component 200 can move from (state one) Figure 1 The indicated position has been moved to (State 2). Figure 5 As shown, the conveying distance of the feeding component 200 is the sum of the distance the moving guide rail component 100 slides along the X-axis and the distance the feeding component 200 slides along the moving guide rail component 100. This increases the conveying distance of the feeding component 200 and also increases the conveying speed of the feeding component 200. The structural design is ingenious and reasonable.

[0023] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the movable guide rail assembly 100 in this embodiment includes two sets of guide rails 110 and a connecting plate 120. The two sets of guide rails 110 are arranged parallel to each other along the X-axis, and the connecting plate 120 is arranged along the Y-axis and its two ends are respectively fixedly connected to the two sets of guide rails 110. The frame 1 is provided with a plurality of guide rail seats 7 that slide and cooperate with the lower end of the guide rails 110. The setting of the connecting plate 120 enables the two sets of guide rails 110 to move synchronously along the X-axis on the guide rail seats 7. A limiting plate 11 is fixedly provided at the end of the guide rails 110 away from the connecting plate 120. The limiting plate 11 cooperates with the connecting plate 120 to restrict the guide rails 110 from sliding away from the guide rail seats 7 and to restrict the material feeding assembly 200 from sliding away from the guide rails 110.

[0024] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 5As shown, the guide rail assembly 110 in this embodiment includes a lower guide rail 111, an upper guide rail 112, and a connecting bar 113. The lower guide rail 111 is slidably connected to the guide rail seat 7, and the connecting bar 113 is fixedly connected between the lower guide rail 111 and the upper guide rail 112. The driving member 2 is located at one end away from the conveying direction of the feeding assembly 200 and is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting bar 113 through the connecting frame 9. The transmission wheel 4 is located at one end relative to the driving member 2 and close to the conveying direction of the feeding assembly 200, and is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting bar 113 through the wheel frame 10. When the driving member 2 drives the drive wheel 3 to rotate in the forward direction, the belt... 5. In the forward rotation, the fixed seat 6 fixes the outer surface of the belt 5 at a fixed point, which shortens the outer surface between the drive member 2 and the fixed seat 6. This causes the drive member 2 to come closer to the fixed seat 6 and drive the moving guide rail assembly 100 to slide forward along the X-axis, thus changing from state one to state two. When the drive member 2 drives the drive wheel 3 to rotate in the reverse direction, the belt 5 rotates in the reverse direction, which lengthens the outer surface between the drive member 2 and the fixed seat 6. This causes the drive member 2 to move away from the fixed seat 6 and drive the moving guide rail assembly 100 to slide backward along the X-axis, thus changing from state two to state one. This process is repeated to achieve X-axis conveying.

[0025] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom ends of both sides of the feeding assembly 200 are fixed with a plurality of sliders 8 that slide in cooperation with the upper end of the guide rail assembly 110, that is, the feeding assembly 200 is slidably connected to the upper guide rail 112 through the sliders 8.

[0026] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, the feeding assembly 200 in this embodiment includes a support base 201, a tray 202 disposed above the support base 201, and a storage seat 203 disposed on the tray 202 for placing materials. The support base 201 is fixedly connected to the slider 8, and a connector 12 is fixedly disposed on one side wall. The connector 12 is pressed and fixedly connected to the inner belt surface of the belt 5, so that the support base 201 slides along the upper guide rail 112 driven by the belt 5 along with the connector 12.

[0027] Furthermore, such as Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the tray 202 is positioned above the support base 201 via a connecting column 13 and can move up and down relative to the support base 201 along the connecting column 13 (Z-axis). The upper end of the connecting column 13 is provided with a locking member 14 to limit the maximum upward movement of the tray 202. The center of the support base 201 is provided with an elastic support member 15. The upper end face of the elastic support member 15 abuts against the lower end face of the tray 202 to provide a certain downward cushioning force for the placement seat 203 on the tray 202 when receiving the transferred materials. The elastic support member 15 includes a bearing member 16 and a spring 17. The lower end of the bearing member 16 is slidably connected to the support base 201, and the spring 17 is located between the bearing member 16 and the support base 201 to give the bearing member 16 an upward tendency.

[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the feeding device in this embodiment can be used with a machine tool. The feeding assembly 200 can send the material to the next processing station. In order to ensure the accuracy of the transfer position, a stop 18 is fixed at the front end of the support base 201 of the feeding assembly 200. When the stop 18 contacts the corresponding limit switch, the drive 2 stops running.

[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a receiving hopper 19 is fixedly connected to the frame 1 below the moving guide rail assembly 100. The receiving hopper 19 can be used to collect dropped materials or waste generated during processing at this station. In addition, a protective cover 20 is fixedly provided on the side wall of the moving guide rail assembly 100 to cover the drive wheel 3, transmission wheel 4, and belt 5, which improves the safety of use.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel material feeding device characterized by: The device includes a frame (1), on which a movable guide rail assembly (100) is slidably connected along the X-axis. A drive member (2) and a transmission wheel (4) are fixedly connected at both ends of one side of the movable guide rail assembly (100) along the X-axis direction. The output end of the drive member (2) is provided with a drive wheel (3) and a belt (5) is connected to the transmission wheel (4) for transmission. A fixed seat (6) is fixedly provided on the frame (1) and fixedly connected to one side of the belt (5), so that the drive member (2) approaches or moves away from the fixed seat (6) when the drive belt (5) rotates, thereby driving the movable guide rail assembly (100) to slide forward or backward along the X-axis direction. A feeding assembly (200) is slidably connected above the movable guide rail assembly (100) along the X-axis. One side of the feeding assembly (200) is fixedly connected to the inner belt surface of the belt (5) and is driven by the belt (5) to slide in the same direction as the movable guide rail assembly (100) along the X-axis.

2. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The moving guide rail assembly (100) includes two sets of guide rail groups (110) arranged along the X-axis and a connecting plate (120) that is fixedly connected to the two sets of guide rail groups (110). The frame (1) is provided with multiple guide rail seats (7) that are slidably engaged with the lower end of the guide rail group (110). The bottom ends of both sides of the feeding assembly (200) are fixed with multiple sliders (8) that are slidably engaged with the upper end of the guide rail group (110).

3. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The guide rail assembly (110) includes a lower guide rail (111) slidably connected to the guide rail seat (7), an upper guide rail (112) slidably connected to the slider (8), and a connecting strip (113) that fixes the lower guide rail (111) and the upper guide rail (112). The driving component (2) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting strip (113) through the connecting frame (9), and the transmission wheel (4) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting strip (113) through the wheel frame (10).

4. A novel feeding device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The guide rail assembly (110) has a limiting plate (11) fixed at one end away from the connecting plate (120). The limiting plate (11) cooperates with the connecting plate (120) to restrict the guide rail assembly (110) from sliding away from the guide rail seat (7) and the feeding assembly (200) from sliding away from the guide rail assembly (110).

5. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 2, wherein: The feeding assembly (200) includes a support base (201), a tray (202) located above the support base (201), and a storage seat (203) located on the tray (202) for placing materials. The support base (201) is fixedly connected to the slider (8), and a connector (12) is fixedly provided on one side wall. The connector (12) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the belt (5).

6. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The tray (202) is located above the support base (201) via a connecting column (13) and can move up and down relative to the support base (201) along the connecting column (13). The upper end of the connecting column (13) is provided with a locking member (14) that limits the maximum height of the tray (202) to move up. The center of the support base (201) is provided with an elastic support member (15), and the upper end face of the elastic support member (15) abuts against the lower end face of the tray (202).

7. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: The elastic support (15) includes a bearing (16) and a spring (17). The lower end of the bearing (16) is slidably connected to the support base (201). The spring (17) is located between the bearing (16) and the support base (201) to make the bearing (16) have an upward tendency.

8. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The front end of the support base (201) is fixed with a stop (18).

9. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The frame (1) is fixedly connected to a receiving hopper (19) below the moving guide rail assembly (100).

10. A novel feeding device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The side wall of the moving guide rail assembly (100) is fixed with a protective cover (20) for covering the drive wheel (3), transmission wheel (4) and belt (5).

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