A button feeding mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine, relating to the technical field of button feeding machine equipment. It includes: a platform for placing and conveying buttons; a stop bar, parallel to the top of the platform and extending along its length; a thickness adjustment drive assembly connected to the stop bar, used to move the stop bar perpendicular to the platform; two baffles symmetrically arranged on both sides of the platform's width direction and extending along its length, both baffles located above the platform and close to its top surface; a width adjustment drive assembly connected to the two baffles, used to move the two baffles closer to or further apart; and an electrical control assembly electrically connected to the width adjustment drive assembly and the thickness adjustment drive assembly. This button conveying mechanism can batch convey buttons within the same specified size range and can be adjusted to adapt to various button size ranges during conveying operations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of button feeding machine equipment, and more specifically, to a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] Automatic button feeders are mechanical devices used for the automated installation of buttons, primarily in the production and processing of clothing, leather goods, and other products. These machines have a button conveying mechanism to transport buttons for the next mechanism to grasp. However, due to significant variations in button dimensions, resulting in different widths and thicknesses, relying on specified button dimensions necessitates continuous manual pre-screening or constant adjustment of the limiting components on the device by professionals, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0003] Therefore, how to solve the problem that existing button conveying mechanisms cannot convey buttons within the same specified size range in batches, and cannot adapt to button conveying conditions with multiple size ranges, is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine. This button conveying mechanism can convey buttons within the same specified size range in batches and can be adjusted to adapt to button conveying conditions of various size ranges.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A button feeding mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine, comprising:

[0007] A platform for placing and conveying buttons;

[0008] A baffle bar is provided parallel to the top of the platform and extends along the length of the platform;

[0009] Thickness adjustment drive assembly, connected to the stop bar, is used to drive the stop bar to move in a direction perpendicular to the platform;

[0010] Two baffles are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the platform in the width direction and both extend along the length direction of the platform. Both baffles are located above the platform and close to the top surface of the platform.

[0011] A width-adjusting drive assembly is connected to the two baffles to drive the two baffles to move closer or further apart relative to each other;

[0012] The electronic control component is connected to the width adjustment drive component and the thickness adjustment drive component by electrical signals.

[0013] Preferably, the baffle bar has an air cavity inside along its length direction, the air cavity is used to connect an air supply device, and the bottom end of the baffle bar has a plurality of air blowing holes that are all connected to the air cavity at intervals along its length direction, and the air blowing holes are inclined along the direction from the first end to the second end of the platform's length direction.

[0014] Preferably, each of the two baffles has a guide bar on its end face near the first end of the platform. The two guide bars are respectively arranged near the two opposing sides of the two baffles. Both guide bars extend along the length of the platform to the first end of the platform, and are curved past the first end of the platform in opposite directions.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of guide posts are vertically provided on both sides of the platform in the width direction, and the plurality of guide posts on the same side are spaced apart along the length direction of the platform;

[0016] Vertical plates are connected to both sides of the two baffles that are facing away from each other. The vertical plates are provided with several insertion holes that are slidably inserted into several guide posts on the same side.

[0017] Preferably, the width adjustment drive component includes:

[0018] A width-adjusting motor is located on the bottom surface of the platform, and its output shaft extends along the width direction of the platform and is connected to a vertical plate. The width-adjusting motor is electrically connected to the electronic control component.

[0019] A gear, rotatable about a direction perpendicular to the platform, is disposed on the bottom end face of the platform;

[0020] Two racks are respectively disposed on the bottom end faces of the two vertical plates, and extend along the width direction of the platform to be located on both sides of the gear and mesh with the gear.

[0021] Preferably, the width adjustment drive component further includes:

[0022] A width-adjusting motor bracket is provided on the bottom end face of the platform. The width-adjusting motor bracket fixes the width-adjusting motor. The output shaft of the width-adjusting motor is a threaded rod.

[0023] A width-adjusting connecting block is vertically mounted on a vertical plate. The bottom of the width-adjusting connecting block extends below the vertical plate and has a through threaded hole. A threaded rod is inserted into the threaded hole and engages with it.

[0024] Preferably, the thickness adjustment drive assembly includes:

[0025] A thickness-adjusting motor is mounted above the platform and located on one side of the platform's width direction. The output shaft of the thickness-adjusting motor is a threaded rod extending in a direction perpendicular to the platform. The thickness-adjusting motor is electrically connected to the electronic control component.

[0026] The thickness-adjusting connecting block has a through threaded hole at one end, and the threaded rod is inserted into and engaged with the threaded hole.

[0027] A stop bar fixing seat is located at the other end of the thickness adjusting connecting block and is vertically positioned directly above the platform. The bottom end of the stop bar fixing seat fixes the stop bar.

[0028] Preferably, it further includes a support plate with a notch, the support plate being vertically arranged, the platform being fixed to the bottom end of the notch through the notch in a direction perpendicular to the support plate, a gap being left between the top end of the notch and the top surface of the platform, and a thickness adjustment motor bracket being provided on the side of the support plate above the notch, the thickness adjustment motor bracket fixing the thickness adjustment motor.

[0029] Preferably, the support plate is provided with a slide rail that is vertically located directly above the platform, and one side of the stop bar fixing seat is provided with a slide groove that is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0030] Preferably, the width of the baffle fixing seat is greater than the width of the baffle, the bottom of the baffle fixing seat is provided with an opening, the opening is collinear with the vertical center line of the baffle fixing seat, and the baffle is disposed between the inner walls on both sides of the opening with its bottom end extending out of the opening.

[0031] The button conveying mechanism for the automatic button feeding machine provided in this application allows the user to input relevant thickness and width values ​​into the electronic control component before conveying a batch of buttons. The electronic control component then analyzes and calculates these values ​​and sends instructions to either the thickness adjustment drive component or the width adjustment drive component. Upon receiving the instruction, the thickness adjustment drive component moves the stop bar upwards or downwards along the vertical platform, adjusting the height of the button channel formed between the stop bar and the platform, allowing only buttons within a specified thickness range to pass through. Similarly, upon receiving the instruction, the width adjustment drive component moves the two stops closer together or further apart, adjusting the width of the button channel, allowing only buttons within a specified width range to pass through. After adjustment, buttons of different sizes are placed at the first end of the platform. Buttons within the specified size range are conveyed through the platform to the second end, where they can be picked up by the next mechanism of the automatic button feeding machine for subsequent processing.

[0032] Therefore, the button conveying mechanism provided in this application can batch convey buttons within the same specified size range, automatically filter out buttons that do not meet the specified size on the production line, improve production quality, and requires no manual intervention, saving time and labor, and is suitable for automated production lines. Furthermore, during the production process, the button channel size on the platform can be automatically adjusted to adapt to button conveying conditions of various size ranges, thus meeting the production needs of various types of garments on the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0033] 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 embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0034] Figure 1 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine;

[0035] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of the mechanism shown;

[0036] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The front view of the mechanism shown;

[0037] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A bottom view of the mechanism shown;

[0038] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the baffle.

[0039] Figure label:

[0040] 1-Support plate; 2-Notch; 3-Platform; 4-Stop bar; 5-Thickness adjustment motor bracket; 6-Thickness adjustment motor; 7-Thickness adjustment connecting block; 8-Stop bar fixing seat; 9-Slide rail; 10-Baffle; 11-Vertical plate; 12-Guide column; 13-Width adjustment motor bracket; 14-Width adjustment motor; 15-Width adjustment connecting block; 16-Rack; 17-Gear; 18-Electrical control component; 19-Opening; 20-Guide bar; 21-Air chamber; 22-Air inlet; 23-Air blowing hole. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0042] The core of this utility model is to provide a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine. This button conveying mechanism can convey buttons within the same specified size range in batches and can be adjusted to adapt to button conveying conditions of various specifications and size ranges.

[0043] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are only used to describe effects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 This application provides a button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine, including a platform 3, two baffles 10, a width adjustment drive assembly, a stop bar 4, a thickness adjustment drive assembly, and an electrical control assembly 18.

[0045] Platform 3 is used to place and transport buttons.

[0046] Platform 3 carries buttons. Platform 3 can be a conveyor belt type platform 3, which has its own conveying power and can transport buttons from the first end of the platform 3 along its length to the second end. Of course, platform 3 can also be just a carrying platform. With the help of other power devices such as air supply devices, the air outlet of the air supply device blows air towards platform 3, which can also transport buttons from the first end of the platform 3 along its length to the second end. Platform 3 can be adapted to the user's actual production needs.

[0047] A stop bar 4 is positioned parallel to the top of the platform 3 and extends along the length of the platform 3. The space between the stop bar 4 and the top surface of the platform 3 forms a button channel for buttons to pass through. A thickness adjustment drive assembly is connected to the stop bar 4 and serves as the power source for the movement of the stop bar 4. The assembly can drive the stop bar 4 to move in a direction perpendicular to the platform 3 to adjust the height of the button channel.

[0048] Two baffles 10 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width direction of the platform 3 and extend along the length direction of the platform 3. Both baffles 10 are located above the platform 3 and close to the top surface of the platform 3.

[0049] The buttons are conveyed along the length of the platform 3. The two baffles 10 are located on both sides of the aforementioned button channel, and neither baffle 10 contacts the top surface of the platform 3. Therefore, the two baffles 10 will not collide or interfere with the top surface of the platform 3 when they move.

[0050] The width adjustment drive assembly connects the two baffles 10. As the power source for the movement of the two baffles 10, the width adjustment drive assembly can drive the two baffles 10 to move relatively closer to the baffle 4, reducing the width of the button channel, or it can drive the two baffles 10 to move relatively away from the baffle 4, increasing the width of the button channel.

[0051] The electrical control component 18 is connected to the width adjustment drive component and the thickness adjustment drive component via electrical signals.

[0052] The electronic control component 18 is a hardware and software integrated system. The hardware acquires signals, processes and analyzes the signals according to a preset software algorithm, generates instructions, and transmits them to the component to output actions, achieving automated and precise control and ensuring stable and efficient operation of the mechanism. In addition, the electronic control component 18 also has an operation screen as an interactive entry point, facilitating user input of target data, which is achieved through the collaborative work of hardware performance and software algorithms. It should be noted that the specific structural design of the electronic control component 18 can be referenced from existing technologies and is not the focus of this application; therefore, it will not be described in detail here.

[0053] Before conveying a batch of buttons, the button conveying mechanism provided in the above embodiment allows the user to input relevant thickness and width values ​​into the electronic control component 18. The electronic control component 18 then analyzes and calculates these values ​​before sending instructions to the thickness adjustment drive component or the width adjustment drive component. Upon receiving the instruction, the thickness adjustment drive component moves the stop bar 4 upwards or downwards along the vertical platform 3, adjusting the height of the button channel formed between the stop bar 4 and the platform 3, allowing only buttons within a specified thickness range to pass through. Upon receiving the instruction, the width adjustment drive component moves the two baffles 10 closer together or further apart, adjusting the width of the button channel, allowing only buttons within a specified width range to pass through. After adjustment, buttons of different sizes are placed at the first end of the platform 3. Buttons within the specified size range are conveyed through the platform 3 to the second end of the platform 3, where they can be picked up by the next mechanism of the automatic button feeder for subsequent processing.

[0054] Therefore, the button conveying mechanism provided in this application can convey buttons within the same specified size range in batches, automatically filter out buttons that do not meet the specified size on the production line, improve production quality, and requires no manual intervention, saving time and labor, and is suitable for automated production lines. In addition, during the production process, the button channel size on platform 3 can be automatically adjusted to adapt to button conveying conditions of various specifications and sizes, so as to meet the production needs of various types of clothing on the production line.

[0055] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 5 The baffle 4 has an air chamber 21 inside along its length direction. The air chamber 21 is used to connect the air supply device. The bottom end of the baffle 4 has a number of air holes 23 that are all connected to the air chamber 21 at intervals along its length direction. The air holes 23 are inclined along the direction from the first end to the second end of the platform 3.

[0056] Specifically, the baffle 4 has an air chamber 21 along its length. An air inlet 22 is opened on the top surface of the baffle 4, connecting to the air chamber 21. One end of an air tube can be inserted into the air inlet 22, and the other end of the air tube is connected to the air outlet of an air supply device, allowing the air supply device to supply air into the air chamber 21. Several air blowing holes 23 are opened at the bottom end of the baffle 4, spaced apart along the length of the platform 3. This allows the airflow in the air chamber 21 to be diverted to several blowing holes and ejected towards the platform 3. The air blowing holes 23 are inclined along the length of the platform 3 from one end to the other, allowing the button to move along the length of the platform 3, thereby achieving button delivery.

[0057] It should be noted that by utilizing airflow to transport the buttons, the button channel formed by the top surfaces of the baffle 4 and platform 3 and the two side plates can prevent the buttons from falling off. This design can accommodate larger airflow velocities, thereby improving button transport efficiency. Furthermore, the airflow can blow away impurities from the button surface, achieving clean button transport and reducing the need for subsequent button cleaning.

[0058] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 1 Each of the two baffles 10 is provided with a guide bar 20 on the end face of the platform 3 adjacent to the first end. The two guide bars 20 are respectively provided on the two opposing sides of the two baffles 10. Both guide bars 20 extend along the length of the platform 3 to the first end of the platform 3, and are curved past the first end of the platform 3 and bend in opposite directions.

[0059] Therefore, the part of the guide bar 20 extending along the length of the platform 3 can limit the width of the button together with the baffle 10, while the curved part of the guide bar 20 can guide the button to be placed at the first end of the platform 3 without damaging the button.

[0060] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 2 The two side walls of the platform 3 in the width direction are each provided with a number of guide posts 12 vertically, and the number of guide posts 12 on the same side are spaced apart along the length direction of the platform 3; the two baffles 10 are connected to vertical plates 11 on opposite sides, and the vertical plates 11 are provided with a number of insertion holes that are slidably inserted into the number of guide posts 12 on the same side.

[0061] Therefore, the guide post 12 is vertically positioned on the side wall of the platform 3 along its width direction. In other words, the guide post 12 extends along the width direction of the platform 3 and is inserted into the vertical plate 11 connected to the baffle 10, where it slides. This allows the guide post 12 to support and precisely guide the baffle 10 during its movement, ensuring smooth movement of the baffle 10 along the width direction of the platform 3 and preventing deviations in the button width limit caused by the baffle 10 shifting.

[0062] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The width-adjusting drive assembly includes a width-adjusting motor 14, a gear 17, and two racks 16.

[0063] A width-adjusting motor 14 is located on the bottom surface of platform 3, and its output shaft extends along the width direction of platform 3 and connects to a vertical plate 11. The width-adjusting motor 14 is electrically connected to the electronic control component 18. A gear 17 is rotatably located on the bottom surface of platform 3 in a direction perpendicular to platform 3. Two racks 16 are respectively located on the bottom surfaces of the two vertical plates 11, and they extend along the width direction of platform 3 on both sides of the gear 17 and mesh with the gear 17.

[0064] For example, after the width-adjusting motor 14 receives the width-increasing command from the electronic control component 18, the output shaft of the width-adjusting motor 14 drives a vertical plate 11 to move away from the platform 3. At this time, a baffle 10 connected to the vertical plate 11 moves away from the platform 3, and a rack 16 connected to the vertical plate 11 drives a gear 17 to rotate. The gear 17 drives another rack 16 to move away from the platform 3, and the other rack 16 drives another baffle 10 to move away from the platform 3, thus realizing that the two baffles 10 move away from each other. Similarly, the output shaft of the width-adjusting motor 14 operates in the opposite direction, so that the two baffles 10 can move closer to each other. Thus, a single power source can synchronously drive the two baffles 10 to move closer or further apart.

[0065] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 2 and Figure 4 The width adjustment drive assembly also includes a width adjustment motor bracket 13 and a width adjustment connecting block 15.

[0066] The width adjustment motor bracket 13 is located on the bottom surface of the platform 3. The width adjustment motor bracket 13 fixes the width adjustment motor 14. The output shaft of the width adjustment motor 14 is a threaded rod. The width adjustment connecting block 15 is vertically mounted on a vertical plate 11. The bottom of the width adjustment connecting block 15 extends below the vertical plate 11 and has a through threaded hole. The threaded rod is inserted into the threaded hole and engages with it.

[0067] The threaded rod can convert force into rotational force. The threaded rod is connected to the threaded hole at the bottom of the width-adjusting connecting block 15, making the threaded connection more secure and enabling the baffle 10 to move smoothly. In addition, the width-adjusting motor bracket 13 and the width-adjusting connecting block 15 are added in the vertical direction, so that the threaded rod is connected to the vertical plate 11 through the width-adjusting connecting block 15. This can save the vertical length of the vertical plate 11, simplify the processing of the vertical plate 11, and save costs.

[0068] Preferably, the width-adjusting motor bracket 13 has an inverted L-shaped structure. The horizontal plate of the width-adjusting motor bracket 13 is located on the bottom surface of the platform 3, and the vertical plate of the width-adjusting motor bracket 13 fixes the width-adjusting motor 14. The inverted L-shaped structure of the width-adjusting motor bracket 13 not only has a strong load-bearing capacity, ensuring the width-adjusting motor 14 is installed stably, but also ensures that the threaded rod and the threaded hole are at the same height, facilitating insertion.

[0069] In summary, the width adjustment drive assembly of this application, with the above-described structure, has the following advantages: First, it uses a single power source to move the two baffles 10 closer or further apart, saving costs; second, the synchronous movement of the two baffles 10 improves width adjustment efficiency; third, it makes full use of the space below the bottom surface of the platform 3, resulting in a compact structure and saving space; fourth, the width adjustment motor 14 uses a screw-type output shaft drive, which features high precision, high efficiency, and high reliability, ensuring that the baffles 10 move smoothly along the width direction of the platform 3, thereby improving the reliability of width adjustment; fifth, it saves the vertical length of the vertical plate 11, making the vertical plate 11 simple to process and saving costs.

[0070] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 1 The thickness adjustment drive assembly includes a thickness adjustment motor 6, a thickness adjustment connecting block 7, and a stop bar fixing seat 8.

[0071] Thickness adjustment motor 6 is mounted above platform 3 and located on one side of the width direction of platform 3. The output shaft of thickness adjustment motor 6 is a threaded rod extending in the direction perpendicular to platform 3. Thickness adjustment motor 6 is electrically connected to electronic control component 18. One end of thickness adjustment connecting block 7 is provided with a through threaded hole, and threaded rod 2 is inserted into threaded hole 2 and meshes with it. Stop bar fixing seat 8 is located at the other end of thickness adjustment connecting block 7 and is vertically located directly above platform 3. Stop bar 4 is fixed at the bottom end of stop bar fixing seat 8.

[0072] For example, after receiving the thickening command from the electronic control component 18, the threaded rod of the thickness adjustment motor 6 rotates, causing the thickness adjustment connecting block 7 to move upward. The thickness adjustment connecting block 7, through the stop bar fixing seat 8, causes the stop bar 4 to move upward along the vertical platform 3, thereby increasing the thickness range that the button can pass through. Similarly, the output shaft of the thickness adjustment motor 6 reverses its operation, which allows the stop bar 4 to move downward along the vertical platform 3.

[0073] Therefore, the thickness adjustment drive assembly of this application has the following advantages with the above-mentioned structural arrangement: First, the thickness adjustment motor 6 adopts a screw-type output shaft drive, which has the characteristics of high precision, high efficiency and high reliability, thereby ensuring that the stop bar 4 moves smoothly along the direction of the vertical platform 3, thereby improving the reliability of the thickness adjustment; Second, compared with the linear motor, the screw output motor does not need to be located vertically above the platform 3 and leave a large vertical space between it and the platform 3. It can be located directly on one side above the platform 3, with a compact structure and saving vertical space.

[0074] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 1 The application also includes a support plate 1 with a notch 2. The support plate 1 is vertically arranged. The platform 3 passes through the notch 2 and is fixed to the bottom end of the notch 2 along the direction perpendicular to the support plate 1. There is a gap between the top end of the notch 2 and the top surface of the platform 3. The support plate 1 is provided with a thickness adjustment motor bracket 5 on the side above the notch 2. The thickness adjustment motor bracket 5 fixes the thickness adjustment motor 6.

[0075] Therefore, it can be seen that the support plate 1 has a notch 2, and the platform 3 is horizontally inserted into the notch 2. The support plate 1 can stably support the platform 3, while the notch 2 also prevents the support plate 1 from interfering with the transmission button of the platform 3. A thickness adjustment motor bracket 5 is set on the side of the support plate 1 above the notch 2 for fixing the thickness adjustment motor 6, so that the support plate 1 stably supports the thickness adjustment drive assembly. In addition, as mentioned above, the width adjustment drive assembly is installed on the bottom surface of the platform 3. Therefore, the support plate 1 serves as the base of this mechanism, supporting the platform 3, the thickness adjustment drive assembly and its connected baffle 4, the width adjustment drive assembly and its connected two baffles 10, and other components, achieving a compact structure and saving floor space.

[0076] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 3 The support plate 1 is provided with a slide rail 9 that is vertically located directly above the platform 3, and one side of the baffle fixing seat 8 is provided with a slide groove that is slidably connected to the slide rail 9.

[0077] It can be seen that one side of the baffle fixing seat 8 is set on the support plate 1 through the sliding rail 9 and the sliding groove. The support plate 1 supports the baffle fixing seat 8, enhances the stability of the baffle fixing seat 8 structure, and the sliding rail 9 and the sliding groove can ensure that the vertical platform 3 of the baffle fixing seat 8 can move up and down, thereby ensuring that the vertical platform 3 of the baffle 4 can move up and down, and avoiding the baffle 4 from shifting, which would cause the button thickness limit range to deviate.

[0078] Based on the above embodiments, as a further preferred option, please refer to... Figure 2 The width of the baffle fixing seat 8 is greater than the width of the baffle 4. The bottom of the baffle fixing seat 8 is provided with an opening 19. The opening 19 is collinear with the vertical center line of the baffle fixing seat 8. The baffle 4 is located between the inner walls on both sides of the opening 19 and its bottom end extends out of the opening 19.

[0079] Therefore, it can be seen that the baffle 4 is clamped on both sides of the opening 19 at the bottom of the baffle fixing seat 8, and the vertical center line of the baffle 4 and the baffle fixing seat 8 are collinear, ensuring that the baffle fixing seat 8 and the baffle 4 are reliably connected together and preventing the baffle 4 from shifting.

[0080] In summary, the specific usage process of the button feeding mechanism for the automatic button feeding machine provided in this application is as follows:

[0081] The power supply and communication cables for the electronic control component 18, the width adjustment motor 14, and the thickness adjustment motor 6 are connected to their respective interfaces. The operator inputs the relevant thickness and width values ​​on the control panel of the electronic control component 18. The electronic control component 18 then analyzes and calculates the values ​​and sends commands to the thickness adjustment motor 6 or the width adjustment motor 14. Upon receiving the command, the thickness adjustment motor 6 begins to rotate its output shaft, causing the thickness adjustment block to move up and down, which in turn moves the stop bar 4 on the feed buckle up and down. This controls the height of the button channel formed between the stop bar 4 and the platform 3, allowing only buttons within the specified thickness range to pass through. During the thickness adjustment process, the thickness adjustment motor 6 feeds back relevant data to the electronic control component 18, enabling information exchange and real-time adjustment to achieve high precision requirements. After receiving the command, the width-adjusting motor 14 begins to rotate its output shaft, causing the width-adjusting connecting block 15 to move back and forth. This moves a baffle 10 back and forth, and through a rack 16, it drives the gear 17 to rotate. Simultaneously, another rack 16 drives another baffle 10 to move synchronously, thus adjusting the width of the button channel. Only buttons within the specified width range are allowed to pass through. During the width adjustment process, the width-adjusting motor 14 feeds back relevant data to the electrical control component 18, enabling information exchange between the two and achieving real-time adjustment to meet high precision requirements. It should be noted that the above steps can be repeated when adjusting the specified size range of the conveyed buttons.

[0082] It should be noted that in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity from several other entities, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0083] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0084] The above provides a detailed description of the button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine provided by this utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core idea of ​​this utility model. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine, characterized in that, include: Platform (3) is used to place and transport buttons; A baffle (4) is provided parallel to the platform (3) above and extends along the length of the platform (3); Thickness adjustment drive assembly, connected to the stop bar (4), is used to drive the stop bar (4) to move in a direction perpendicular to the platform (3); Two baffles (10) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width direction of the platform (3) and both extend along the length direction of the platform (3). Both baffles (10) are located above the platform (3) and close to the top surface of the platform (3). A width-adjusting drive assembly is connected to the two baffles (10) to drive the two baffles (10) to move closer or further apart relative to each other; The electronic control component (18) is electrically connected to the width adjustment drive component and the thickness adjustment drive component.

2. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baffle (4) has an air chamber (21) inside along its length direction. The air chamber (21) is used to connect to the air supply device. The bottom end of the baffle (4) has a plurality of air holes (23) that are all connected to the air chamber (21) at intervals along its length direction. The air holes (23) are inclined along the direction from the first end to the second end of the platform (3) in the length direction.

3. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two baffles (10) are each provided with guide strips (20) on the end face of the platform (3) adjacent to the first end. The two guide strips (20) are respectively provided on the two opposing sides of the two baffles (10). The two guide strips (20) extend along the length direction of the platform (3) to the first end of the platform (3), and they are curved past the first end of the platform (3) and bend in opposite directions.

4. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform (3) has several guide columns (12) vertically arranged on both sides of its width direction, and the guide columns (12) on the same side are spaced apart along the length direction of the platform (3). Both sides of the two baffles (10) are connected to vertical plates (11), and the vertical plates (11) are provided with several insertion holes that are slidably inserted into the guide posts (12) on the same side.

5. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The width modulation drive component includes: A width-adjusting motor (14) is located on the bottom surface of the platform (3) and its output shaft extends along the width direction of the platform (3) and is connected to a vertical plate (11). The width-adjusting motor (14) is electrically connected to the electronic control component (18). Gear (17), rotatably disposed on the bottom end face of the platform (3) in a direction perpendicular to the platform (3); Two racks (16) are respectively located on the bottom end faces of the two vertical plates (11), and they extend along the width direction of the platform (3) to be located on both sides of the gear (17) and mesh with the gear (17).

6. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The width modulation drive component also includes: A width-adjusting motor bracket (13) is provided on the bottom end face of the platform (3). The width-adjusting motor bracket (13) fixes the width-adjusting motor (14). The output shaft of the width-adjusting motor (14) is a threaded rod. A width-adjusting connecting block (15) is vertically mounted on a vertical plate (11). The bottom of the width-adjusting connecting block (15) extends below the vertical plate (11) and has a through threaded hole. The threaded rod is inserted into the threaded hole and engages with it.

7. The button feeding mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The thickness adjustment drive component includes: Thickness adjustment motor (6) is mounted above the platform (3) and located on one side of the width direction of the platform (3). The output shaft of the thickness adjustment motor (6) is a threaded rod extending in a direction perpendicular to the platform (3). The thickness adjustment motor (6) is electrically connected to the electronic control component (18). Thickness adjusting connecting block (7) has a through threaded hole 2 at one end, and the threaded rod 2 is inserted into the threaded hole 2 and engages with it; The baffle fixing seat (8) is located at the other end of the thickness adjustment connecting block (7) and is vertically located directly above the platform (3). The bottom end of the baffle fixing seat (8) fixes the baffle (4).

8. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes a support plate (1) with a notch (2), the support plate (1) is vertically arranged, the platform (3) passes through the notch (2) and is fixed at the bottom end of the notch (2) in a direction perpendicular to the support plate (1), a gap is left between the top end of the notch (2) and the top surface of the platform (3), and a thickness adjustment motor bracket (5) is provided on the side of the support plate (1) above the notch (2), the thickness adjustment motor bracket (5) fixes the thickness adjustment motor (6).

9. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support plate (1) is provided with a slide rail (9) that is vertically located directly above the platform (3), and one side of the stop bar fixing seat (8) is provided with a slide groove that is slidably connected to the slide rail (9).

10. The button conveying mechanism for an automatic button feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The width of the baffle fixing seat (8) is greater than the width of the baffle (4). The bottom of the baffle fixing seat (8) is provided with an opening (19). The opening (19) is collinear with the vertical center line of the baffle fixing seat (8). The baffle (4) is located between the inner walls on both sides of the opening (19) and its bottom end extends out of the opening (19).

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