Feeding device and production line

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of mechanical assembly technology and discloses a feeding device and production line. The linear vibrator of the feeding device drives the first material in the feeding channel to move along a first horizontal direction to the first end of the feeding box. The outer ring of the material distribution component is sleeved on the outer periphery of at least two material distribution blocks. The outer ring is located between the upper end face of the material distribution block and the inner plate along the height direction, and the central axis of the outer ring is collinear with the central axis of the inner plate. A material distribution groove is recessed on the end face of the material distribution block near the outer ring, and the material distribution groove penetrates the upper end face of the material distribution block along the height direction. The first end of the feeding box is inserted into the notch of the outer ring along the first horizontal direction and is located on the outer periphery of the material distribution block. The upper end face of the feeding box is coplanar with the upper end face of the material distribution block. The guiding mechanism includes a guide plate, which is configured to push the first material in the feeding channel into the material distribution groove. This facilitates the synchronous and direct guiding of the first material in each material distribution groove to the expected position, and has a simple structure, low production cost, and high working efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical assembly technology, and in particular to a feeding device and production line. Background Technology

[0002] The hydraulic clutch assembly is a crucial component of vehicle transmissions, primarily used in vehicle gearboxes. It comprises a cylinder body, receiving plate, piston, direct drive shaft, gears, and bearings. The direct drive shaft body, driving plate, and driven plate are connected as a single unit using bolts and nuts. Similarly, the cylinder body, receiving plate, and gears are also connected as a single unit using bolts and nuts. Therefore, the bolt feeding device is a vital component in assembling the hydraulic clutch assembly.

[0003] Currently, a bolt feeding device in the prior art includes a bolt distribution and positioning mechanism and multiple bolt picking mechanisms. These multiple bolt picking mechanisms are spaced apart along the distribution path of the bolt distribution and positioning mechanism. When bolts are evenly distributed at the picking positions corresponding to each bolt picking mechanism on the distribution path, the multiple bolt picking mechanisms simultaneously pick up the corresponding bolts. Although this can achieve bolt feeding, the bolt distribution and positioning mechanism has a complex structure and high production cost. Furthermore, this bolt distribution and positioning mechanism is not suitable for simultaneously feeding multiple bolts one-to-one to multiple bolt holes distributed on the same circumference. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device and production line to solve the aforementioned problems of existing bolt feeding devices.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The feeding device includes:

[0007] The feeding assembly includes a feeding box and a linear vibrator. The feeding box is provided with a feeding channel, which extends through the first end of the feeding box in a first horizontal direction and through the upper end face of the feeding box in a height direction. A first material can be inserted into the feeding channel and partially supported on the upper end face of the feeding box. The linear vibrator can drive the first material in the feeding channel to move towards the first end of the feeding box in the first horizontal direction.

[0008] The material dispensing assembly includes a fixed outer ring, an inner disk rotatable around its own central axis, and at least two dispensing blocks spaced circumferentially on the inner disk. The outer ring is fitted around the outer periphery of the at least two dispensing blocks. The outer ring is located between the upper end face of the dispensing block and the inner disk along the height direction, and the central axis of the outer ring is collinear with the central axis of the inner disk. A dispensing groove is recessed on the end face of the dispensing block near the outer ring, and the dispensing groove extends through the upper end face of the dispensing block along the height direction. The outer ring has a notch extending along the first horizontal direction. The first end of the feeding box is inserted into the notch along the first horizontal direction and located on the outer periphery of the dispensing block. The upper end face of the feeding box is coplanar with the upper end face of the dispensing block.

[0009] A material guiding mechanism includes a guide plate configured to push a first material in the feeding channel into the distributing trough.

[0010] As an optional solution to the above-mentioned feeding device, the feeding device further includes a gripping mechanism located above the material distribution component along the height direction. The gripping mechanism includes a gripping drive component and at least two grippers connected to the output end of the gripping drive component. The at least two grippers are distributed on the same circumference around a fixed axis. The at least two grippers are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with at least two material distribution blocks. The grippers are used to grip the first material in the material distribution trough.

[0011] The gripping drive assembly can drive at least two of the grippers to be located directly above the material distribution assembly, and can drive at least two of the grippers to move up and down synchronously along the height direction, with the fixed axis parallel to the height direction.

[0012] As an optional solution of the above-mentioned feeding device, the upper end face of the material distribution block is recessed with a limiting groove, the limiting groove passes through the material distribution block radially along the inner disk and communicates with the material distribution groove; the gripper includes two sub-grip bodies distributed radially at intervals along the circumference, the two sub-grip bodies of the gripper can approach each other and form an accommodating space, and the two sub-grip bodies of the gripper can be inserted into the limiting groove one-to-one at both ends along the through direction of the limiting groove.

[0013] As an optional embodiment of the above-mentioned feeding device, the feeding device further includes two limiting components. The feeding box is provided with two insertion limiting holes extending along the second horizontal direction and communicating with the feeding channel. The two insertion limiting holes are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction and are both located at the first end of the feeding box. The two insertion limiting holes are correspondingly arranged with the two limiting components. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular. The limiting component includes a limiting drive connected to the frame and a limiting plate connected to the output end of the limiting drive. The limiting drive can drive the limiting plate to move along the second horizontal direction so that the limiting plate can pass through the corresponding insertion limiting hole.

[0014] As an optional solution for the above-mentioned feeding device, the number of feeding boxes is at least two, the at least two feeding boxes are distributed at intervals along the second horizontal direction, each of the material distribution blocks is provided with at least two material distribution slots, the number of guide plates is at least two, the at least two feeding boxes, the at least two material distribution slots and the at least two guide plates are all arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular.

[0015] As an optional solution to the above-mentioned feeding device, the feeding device further includes a glue spraying assembly, which includes a glue spraying component and a fixedly arranged glue spraying drive component. The glue spraying drive component can drive the glue spraying component to move closer to or away from the dispensing trough along a certain direction. The glue spraying component is used to spray glue onto the outer periphery of the first material in the dispensing trough, and the direction is set at an angle to the height direction.

[0016] As an optional solution for the above-mentioned feeding device, the glue spraying assembly further includes an isolation cover connected to the output end of the glue spraying drive, the glue spraying component is connected to the isolation cover, and at least the spraying end of the glue spraying component is located inside the isolation cover;

[0017] The adhesive spraying drive can drive the isolation cover to move along the orientation so that the spraying end of the adhesive spraying component is located in the isolation space formed between the isolation cover and the end face of the material distribution block near the outer ring.

[0018] As an optional solution for the above-mentioned feeding device, the material distribution component further includes a rotary drive component located below the inner disk along the height direction. The output end of the rotary drive component is connected to the inner disk and can drive the inner disk to rotate around its own central axis.

[0019] As an optional solution for the above-mentioned feeding device, the guiding mechanism further includes a first translational drive and a first lifting drive. The first translational drive is connected to the frame, and the output end of the first translational drive is fixedly connected to the first lifting drive. The output end of the first lifting drive is fixedly connected to the guide plate. The first translational drive can drive the first lifting drive and the guide plate to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction, and the first lifting drive can drive the guide plate to rise and fall along the height direction so that the guide plate can be inserted into or removed from the feeding channel.

[0020] The production line includes the aforementioned feeding device.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] This utility model provides a feeding device and a production line. Before feeding, multiple first materials are sequentially inserted into the feeding channel, with the top of each first material supported on the upper end face of the upper box, and the multiple first materials are sequentially distributed along the extension direction of the feeding channel.

[0023] During feeding, a linear vibrator moves the first material, causing multiple first materials in the feeding channel to move synchronously along the extension direction of the feeding channel. The inner disc is driven to rotate around its central axis, so that the material distribution groove on one of its material distribution blocks is connected to the feeding channel. Then, the inner disc stops rotating and the guide plate pushes the first first material located at the first end of the feeding box in the feeding channel into the material distribution groove. Then, the linear vibrator moves the first material again, and the inner disc continues to rotate around its central axis, so that the next material distribution groove is connected to the feeding channel. Then, the inner disc stops rotating and the guide plate pushes the first first material located at the first end of the feeding box in the feeding channel into that material distribution groove. The above process is repeated until each material distribution groove has a corresponding first material, so that the first material in each material distribution groove can be synchronously and directly guided to the expected position.

[0024] While the linear vibrator vibrates the material, the inner disc can rotate around its own central axis to connect the next material distribution trough with the feeding channel, which can effectively improve the working efficiency of the feeding device. Secondly, the inner disc and the outer ring work together to effectively prevent the first material from being misplaced or even detached after entering the material distribution trough.

[0025] Therefore, the feeding device has a simple structure, few parts, low production cost, and high working efficiency; secondly, it is convenient to synchronously and directly guide the first material in each distribution trough to the expected position. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device before the gripper grasps the first material, provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding device after the gripper grabs the first material according to a specific embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a first perspective. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device provided in a specific embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a second perspective. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding box provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution block provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material guiding mechanism provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a partial structural diagram of the feeding device provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adhesive spraying assembly provided in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0037] In the picture:

[0038] 1. Feeding assembly; 11. Feeding box; 111. Feeding channel; 112. Insertion and limiting hole; 12. Linear vibrator;

[0039] 2. Material distribution assembly; 21. Outer ring; 211. Notch; 22. Inner disc; 23. Material distribution block; 231. Material distribution groove; 232. Limiting groove; 24. Rotary drive component;

[0040] 3. Material guiding mechanism; 31. Material guiding plate; 32. First translation drive component; 33. First lifting drive component;

[0041] 4. Gripping mechanism; 41. Gripper; 411. Sub-gripper body; 412. Accommodating space; 42. Second lifting drive component; 43. Connecting plate; 44. Roller screw assembly; 441. Screw; 442. Nut;

[0042] 5. Limiting component; 51. Limiting drive component; 52. Limiting plate;

[0043] 6. Glue spraying assembly; 61. Glue spraying drive unit; 62. Glue spraying component; 63. Isolation cover; 64. Support frame;

[0044] 7. Frame;

[0045] 100. First material. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0047] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0050] This utility model provides a feeding device, such as... Figure 1-7 As shown, the feeding device includes a feeding assembly 1, a distributing assembly 2, and a first guiding assembly. The feeding assembly 1 includes a feeding box 11 and a linear vibrator 12. The feeding box 11 has a feeding channel 111 that extends through the first end of the feeding box 11 in a first horizontal direction and through the upper surface of the feeding box 11 in a height direction. A first material 100 can be inserted into the feeding channel 111 and partially supported on the upper surface of the feeding box 11. The linear vibrator 12 can drive the first material 100 in the feeding channel 111 to move along the first horizontal direction to the first end of the feeding box 11. The distributing assembly 2 includes a fixed outer ring 21, an inner disk 22 that can rotate around its own central axis, and at least two distributing blocks 23 spaced circumferentially on the inner disk 22. The outer ring 21 is fitted onto the at least two distributing blocks. The outer ring 21 of the outer ring 23 is located between the upper end face of the material distribution block 23 and the inner plate 22 along the height direction, and the central axis of the outer ring 21 is collinear with the central axis of the inner plate 22; a material distribution groove 231 is recessed on the end face of the material distribution block 23 near the outer ring 21, and the material distribution groove 231 penetrates the upper end face of the material distribution block 23 along the height direction; the outer ring 21 is provided with a notch 211 that penetrates along the first horizontal direction, and the first end of the feeding box 11 is inserted into the notch 211 along the first horizontal direction and located on the outer periphery of the material distribution block 23, and the upper end face of the feeding box 11 is coplanar with the upper end face of the material distribution block 23; the guiding mechanism 3 includes a guiding plate 31, which is configured to push the first material 100 in the feeding channel 111 into the material distribution groove 231.

[0051] Before feeding, multiple first materials 100 are inserted into the feeding channel 111 in sequence, and the top of each first material 100 is supported on the upper end face of the upper box body, and the multiple first materials 100 are distributed in sequence along the extension direction of the feeding channel 111.

[0052] During feeding, the linear vibrator 12 vibrates and moves the first material 100, causing multiple first materials 100 in the feeding channel 111 to move synchronously along the extension direction of the feeding channel 111; the inner disk 22 is driven to rotate around its own central axis, so that the distribution groove 231 on one of its distribution blocks 23 is connected to the feeding channel 111, and then the inner disk 22 is controlled to stop rotating. Then, the guide plate 31 pushes the first first material 100 located at the first end of the feeding box 11 in the feeding channel 111 into the distribution groove 231; and then the linear vibrator... 12. Vibrate and move the first material 100, and drive the inner disk 22 to continue rotating around its own central axis, so that the next material distribution groove 231 is connected to the feeding channel 111. Then control the inner disk 22 to stop rotating, and push the first material 100 located at the first end of the feeding box 11 in the feeding channel 111 into the material distribution groove 231 through the guide plate 31. Repeat the above process until each material distribution groove 231 has a corresponding first material 100, so that the first material 100 in each material distribution groove 231 can be synchronously and directly guided to the expected position.

[0053] It is understandable that while the linear vibrator 12 vibrates the material, the inner plate 22 can rotate around its own central axis to connect the next material distribution trough 231 with the feeding channel 111, thereby effectively improving the working efficiency of the feeding device. Secondly, the inner plate 22 and the outer ring 21 work together to effectively prevent the first material 100 from being misplaced or even detached after entering the material distribution trough 231.

[0054] Therefore, the feeding device has a simple structure, few parts, low production cost, and high working efficiency; secondly, it is convenient to synchronously and directly guide the first material 100 in each distribution trough 231 to the expected position.

[0055] Specifically, the first material 100 can be a bolt, screw, a combination of bolt and washer, a combination of screw and washer, or other T-shaped parts. In this embodiment, such as Figure 1-4 As shown, an exemplary example is a bolt, with the first material 100 being used as the case study.

[0056] The specific structure of the linear vibrator 12 is existing technology, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0057] Figure 3 In the diagram, the ab direction is the first horizontal direction; the cd direction is the second horizontal direction; and the ef direction is the height direction.

[0058] Among them, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the material distribution assembly 2 also includes a rotary drive component 24 located below the inner disk 22 along the height direction. The output end of the rotary drive component 24 is connected to the inner disk 22 and can drive the inner disk 22 to rotate around its own central axis. This enables the inner disk 22 to rotate around its own central axis. By setting the rotary drive component 24 below the inner disk 22 along the height direction, it avoids occupying the space above the inner disk 22, making it easier for the gripping mechanism 4 to grip the first material 100 in each material distribution slot 231.

[0059] In this embodiment, the rotary drive 24 is a rotary motor, and the output shaft of the rotary motor is rotatably connected to the inner disk 22. Specifically, the rotary drive 24 is connected to the inner disk 22 via a coupling or gear transmission, etc. The transmission method is not limited, as long as it can drive the inner disk 22 to rotate around its own central axis.

[0060] Among them, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the material guiding mechanism 3 also includes a first translation drive 32 and a first lifting drive 33. The first translation drive 32 is fixedly connected to the frame 7. The output end of the first translation drive 32 is fixedly connected to the first lifting drive 33. The output end of the first lifting drive 33 is fixedly connected to the guide plate 31. The first translation drive 32 can drive the first lifting drive 33 and the guide plate 31 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction. The first lifting drive 33 can drive the guide plate 31 to rise and fall along the height direction so that the guide plate 31 can be inserted into or removed from the feeding channel 111.

[0061] During material feeding, the first translation drive 32 drives the first lifting drive 33 and the guide plate 31 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction, so that the first guide plate 31 is located between the first first material 100 and the second first material 100 at the first end of the feeding box 11 along the first horizontal direction. Then, the first lifting drive 33 drives the guide plate 31 to be inserted into the feeding channel 111 along the height direction and located between the first first material 100 and the second first material 100 at the first end of the feeding box 11. Then, the first translation drive 32 drives the first lifting drive 33 and the guide plate 31 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction towards the side closer to the distributing component 2, so that the guide plate 31 pushes the first first material 100 into the distributing groove 231 to achieve material feeding.

[0062] In this embodiment, both the first translation drive 32 and the first lifting drive 33 are cylinders. In other embodiments, the first translation drive 32 and / or the first lifting drive 33 may also be linear motors, etc., capable of driving the guide plate 31 to move along the first horizontal direction and driving the guide plate 31 to rise and fall along the height direction.

[0063] Among them, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the feeding device also includes a gripping mechanism 4 located above the material distribution component 2 along the height direction. The gripping mechanism 4 includes a gripping drive component and at least two grippers 41 connected to the output end of the gripping drive component. The at least two grippers 41 are distributed on the same circumference around a fixed axis. The at least two grippers 41 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with at least two material distribution blocks 23. The grippers 41 are used to grip the first material 100 in the material distribution groove 231. The gripping drive component can drive the at least two grippers 41 to be located directly above the material distribution component 2, and can drive the at least two grippers 41 to rise and fall synchronously along the height direction. The fixed axis is parallel to the height direction.

[0064] Once each material 100 is in a corresponding material slot 231, the gripping drive assembly drives at least two grippers 41 to be positioned directly above the material distribution assembly 2; the rotating drive component 24 drives the inner disk 22 to rotate around its own central axis, so that each gripper 41 is positioned directly above each material distribution block 23 in the height direction; then the gripping drive assembly drives at least two grippers 41 to descend in the height direction, so that each gripper 41 grips the first material 100 on the corresponding material distribution block 23 in the height direction.

[0065] After the first material 100 is gripped, the gripping drive assembly is controlled to drive at least two grippers 41 to rise in the height direction. After moving the at least two grippers 41 to the expected position, the at least two grippers 41 are controlled to descend in the height direction, so that the first material 100 gripped on each gripper 41 is synchronously and directly guided to the expected position. This achieves the loading of the first material 100 to the expected position.

[0066] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the gripper 41 includes two sub-grip bodies 411 radially spaced along the circumference. The two sub-grip bodies 411 can approach each other to form an accommodating space 412, and the two sub-grip bodies 411 can move away from each other. This enables the gripping of the first material 100. The specific structure for driving the two sub-grip bodies 411 to approach or move away from each other is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] Optionally, such as Figure 1-4 , Figure 6 , Figure 9As shown, a limiting groove 232 is recessed on the upper end surface of the material distribution block 23. The limiting groove 232 passes through the material distribution block 23 radially along the inner disk 22 and communicates with the material distribution groove 231. The two sub-claws 411 of the gripper 41 can be inserted into the limiting groove 232 one by one at both ends along the through direction of the limiting groove 232. This arrangement allows the head of the first material 100 to be accommodated in the accommodating space 412. After the two sub-claws 411 of the gripper 41 successfully grip the first material 100, the head of the first material 100 is supported on the bottom wall of the accommodating space 412 along the height direction, thereby improving the reliability of gripping the first material 100 by the gripper 41. Secondly, the limiting groove 232 can limit the relative position of the two sub-claws 411 of the gripper 41 and the material distribution block 23, thereby improving the accuracy of gripping the first material 100 by the gripper 41.

[0068] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the gripping drive assembly includes a second translation drive, a second lifting drive 42, and a connecting plate 43. The second translation drive is connected to the frame 7, and its output end is fixedly connected to the second lifting drive 42. The output end of the second lifting drive 42 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 43. Grippers 41 are disposed on the connecting plate 43. The second translation drive can drive the second lifting drive 42, the connecting plate 43, and at least two grippers 41 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction to directly above the material distribution assembly 2. The second lifting drive 42 can drive the connecting plate 43 and at least two grippers 41 to move synchronously up and down along the height direction. This enables at least two grippers 41 to be positioned directly above the material distribution assembly 2, and allows the first material 100 gripped by each gripper 41 to be synchronously and directly guided to the expected position. Secondly, it effectively simplifies the structure of the gripping drive assembly and reduces production costs.

[0069] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8As shown, the exemplary gripping drive assembly also includes a ball screw assembly 44. The ball screw assembly 44 includes a ball screw 441 rotatably connected to the frame 7 about its own central axis, and a nut 442 threadedly connected to the ball screw 441. The axial direction of the ball screw 441 is parallel to the first horizontal direction, and the nut 442 is slidably connected to the frame 7 along the first horizontal direction. The second translation drive is a rotary motor. The output shaft of the second translation drive is driven by the ball screw 441 and can drive the ball screw 441 to rotate about its own central axis. The nut 442 is also fixedly connected to the second lifting drive 42. This enables the second lifting drive 42, the connecting plate 43, and at least two grippers 41 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction. In other embodiments, the second translation drive can also be an electric actuator, a cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, etc., capable of driving the two lifting drive components, the connecting plate 43, and at least two grippers 41 to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction.

[0070] In this embodiment, the second lifting drive component 42 is a cylinder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 43. In other embodiments, the second lifting drive component 42 is an electric actuator or a hydraulic cylinder, etc., capable of driving the connecting plate 43 and at least two grippers 41 to move up and down synchronously in the height direction.

[0071] Preferably, the material distribution block 23 is detachably connected to the inner plate 22. The gripper 41 is detachably connected to the connecting plate 43. This arrangement allows for increased versatility of the feeding device by adding, removing, or replacing the material distribution blocks 23. Specifically, the number and / or size of the material distribution slots 231 provided on different material distribution blocks 23 are different, allowing the feeding device to feed the corresponding first material 100 to different second materials. Furthermore, adding or removing material distribution blocks 23 corresponds to increasing or decreasing the number of grippers 41. The detachable connection methods include, but are not limited to, bolt connections, screw connections, or snap-fit ​​connections.

[0072] Optionally, the feeding device further includes a conveyor line located below the gripping mechanism 4 in the vertical direction. The conveyor line is used to transport the second material to directly below the gripping mechanism 4 in the second horizontal direction, and to transport the loaded second material to the expected position. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular to each other, so as to further improve the working efficiency of the feeding device. In this embodiment, the conveyor line is a chain conveyor line. The specific structure of the chain conveyor line is prior art, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0073] Specifically, a tray is placed on the conveyor line to hold the second material, and the tray can define the position of the second material on the tray. This prevents the second material from being misplaced, thereby further improving the efficiency of feeding the first material 100 to the second material. For example, one of the tray and the second material is provided with a slot, and the other is provided with a post. The post and the slot are inserted and engaged to define the position of the second material on the tray.

[0074] In this embodiment, taking the second material as an example, the integral structure composed of the cylinder body, receiving plate and gear of the hydraulic clutch assembly is formed. The integral structure has multiple bolt holes that pass through along the axial direction. The multiple bolt holes are distributed at intervals along the circumference of the cylinder body. The multiple bolt holes and the multiple material distribution grooves 231 on at least two material distribution blocks 23 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0075] Optionally, such as Figure 3-5 and Figure 10 As shown, the feeding device also includes two limiting components 5. The feeding box 11 is provided with two insertion limiting holes 112 extending along the second horizontal direction and communicating with the feeding channel 111. The two insertion limiting holes 112 are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction and are both located at the first end of the feeding box 11. The two insertion limiting holes 112 are correspondingly arranged with the two limiting components 5. The limiting component 5 includes a limiting drive member 51 connected to the frame 7 and a limiting plate 52 connected to the output end of the limiting drive member 51. The limiting drive member 51 can drive the limiting plate 52 to move along the second horizontal direction so that the limiting plate 52 can pass through the corresponding insertion limiting hole 112.

[0076] Two limiting components 5 are defined as the first limiting component and the second limiting component, respectively. The second limiting component is located between the first limiting component and the material distribution component 2 along the first horizontal direction.

[0077] Before the guide plate 31 guides the material, the limiting plate 52 is driven by the limiting drive member 51 of the first limiting component to pass through the insertion limiting hole 112 in the second horizontal direction, so that the limiting plate 52 separates the first material 100 at the first end of the feeding box 11 from the remaining material. The limiting plate 52 is driven by the limiting drive member 51 of the second limiting component to move away from the insertion limiting hole 112 in the second horizontal direction. After the guide plate 31 guides the material, the limiting plate 52 is driven by the limiting drive member 51 of the first limiting component to move away from the insertion limiting hole 112 in the second horizontal direction. The limiting plate 52 is driven by the limiting drive member 51 of the second limiting component to pass through the insertion limiting hole 112 in the second horizontal direction, so that the next material 100 in the feeding box 11 moves to the position of the previous material 100 under the action of the linear vibrator 12, so as to facilitate pushing the first material 100 to the next distributing trough 231.

[0078] In this embodiment, the limiting drive component 51 is a cylinder. In other embodiments, the limiting drive component 51 may also be an electric actuator or a hydraulic cylinder, capable of driving the limiting plate 52 to move along the second horizontal direction.

[0079] Optionally, such as Figure 1-4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, there are at least two feeding boxes 11, which are spaced apart along the second horizontal direction. Each material distribution block 23 is provided with at least two material distribution slots 231, and there are at least two guide plates 31. The at least two feeding boxes 11, at least two material distribution slots 231, and at least two guide plates 31 are all arranged in a one-to-one correspondence to further improve feeding efficiency.

[0080] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the exemplary setting box feeding box 11 has two components, each material distribution block 23 has at least two material distribution slots 231, and the guide plate 31 has two components. The two feeding boxes 11, the two material distribution slots 231 and the two guide plates 31 are all set one-to-one.

[0081] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the limiting component 5 is provided in two sets. The two sets of limiting components 5 are located on both sides of the two feeding boxes 11 along the second horizontal direction. Each set of limiting components 5 includes two limiting components 5 that are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction.

[0082] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 6 and Figure 9 As shown, each gripper 41 includes two sets of sub-grip bodies 411, and the two material distribution grooves 231 on the guide plate 31 and the two sets of sub-grip bodies 411 of the gripper 41 are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as Figure 9 As shown, along the radial direction of the circumference, the two sub-claw bodies 411 located on the same side of the two sets of sub-claw bodies 411 are integrally formed, which can effectively reduce the number of parts. In other embodiments, the two sub-claw bodies 411 located on the same side of the two sets of sub-claw bodies 411 are separately formed.

[0084] Optionally, such as Figure 1-4 and Figure 11 As shown, the feeding device also includes a glue spraying assembly 6, which includes a glue spraying component 62 and a fixedly mounted glue spraying drive component 61. The glue spraying drive component 61 can drive the glue spraying component 62 to move closer to or away from the dispensing trough 231 in a directional manner. The glue spraying component 62 is used to spray glue onto the outer periphery of the first material 100 in the dispensing trough 231, and its orientation is set at an angle to the height direction. The reliability of the connection between the first material 100 and the second material is improved by using glue spraying.

[0085] Specifically, such as Figure 1-4 and Figure 11As shown, the glue spraying assembly 6 also includes an isolation cover 63 connected to the output end of the glue spraying drive 61. The glue spraying component 62 is connected to the isolation cover 63, and at least the spraying end of the glue spraying component 62 is located inside the isolation cover 63. The glue spraying drive 61 can drive the isolation cover 63 to move in a directional direction, so that the spraying end of the glue spraying component 62 is located in the isolation space formed between the isolation cover 63 and the end face of the distribution block 23 near the outer ring 21. This is to prevent the glue spraying component 62 from being damaged or even destroyed under external force.

[0086] In this embodiment, the glue spraying drive 61 is a cylinder. The glue spraying drive 61 is supported on a horizontal plane by a support frame 64. In other embodiments, the glue spraying drive 61 can also be an electric actuator or a hydraulic cylinder, etc., capable of driving the glue spraying component 62 and the isolation cover 63 to move synchronously along a directional path. In other embodiments, the glue spraying drive 61 can also be fixedly connected to the frame 7.

[0087] In this embodiment, the adhesive spraying direction of the adhesive spraying component 62 is parallel to the orientation. The adhesive spraying direction of the adhesive spraying component 62 is inclined downward. In other embodiments, the orientation may also be set to be parallel to the horizontal plane. The horizontal plane is the plane containing the first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction.

[0088] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-4 and Figure 11 As shown, there are two adhesive spraying components 62, each corresponding to one of the two dispensing slots 231 on each dispensing block 23, and both adhesive spraying components 62 are connected to the isolation cover 63. This improves adhesive spraying efficiency. The specific structure of the adhesive spraying component 62 is prior art and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] This utility model also provides a production line, including the aforementioned feeding device. By adopting the aforementioned feeding device, the working efficiency of the production line can be effectively improved and the production cost of the production line can be reduced.

[0090] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: The feeding assembly (1) includes a feeding box (11) and a linear vibrator (12). The feeding box (11) is provided with a feeding channel (111). The feeding channel (111) passes through the first end of the feeding box (11) in the first horizontal direction and passes through the upper end face of the feeding box (11) in the height direction. The first material (100) can be inserted into the feeding channel (111) and partially supported on the upper end face of the feeding box (11). The linear vibrator (12) can drive the first material (100) in the feeding channel (111) to move towards the first end of the feeding box (11) in the first horizontal direction. The material distribution assembly (2) includes a fixed outer ring (21), an inner disk (22) rotatable about its own central axis, and at least two material distribution blocks (23) spaced circumferentially on the inner disk (22). The outer ring (21) is fitted around the outer periphery of the at least two material distribution blocks (23). The outer ring (21) is located between the upper end face of the material distribution block (23) and the inner disk (22) along the height direction, and the central axis of the outer ring (21) is collinear with the central axis of the inner disk (22). A material distribution groove (231) is recessed on the end face of the material block (23) near the outer ring (21), and the material distribution groove (231) penetrates the upper end face of the material block (23) along the height direction; the outer ring (21) is provided with a notch (211) penetrating along the first horizontal direction, and the first end of the feeding box (11) is inserted into the notch (211) along the first horizontal direction and located on the outer periphery of the material block (23), and the upper end face of the feeding box (11) is coplanar with the upper end face of the material block (23); The material guiding mechanism (3) includes a guide plate (31) configured to push the first material (100) in the feeding channel (111) into the distributing trough (231).

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device also includes a gripping mechanism (4) located above the material distribution component (2) along the height direction. The gripping mechanism (4) includes a gripping drive component and at least two grippers (41) connected to the output end of the gripping drive component. The at least two grippers (41) are distributed on the same circumference around a fixed axis. The at least two grippers (41) are correspondingly arranged with at least two material distribution blocks (23). The grippers (41) are used to grip the first material (100) in the material distribution groove (231). The gripping drive assembly can drive at least two of the grippers (41) to be located directly above the material distribution assembly (2), and can drive at least two of the grippers (41) to move up and down synchronously along the height direction, with the fixed axis parallel to the height direction.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The upper end face of the material distribution block (23) is recessed with a limiting groove (232), the limiting groove (232) passes through the material distribution block (23) radially along the inner disk (22) and communicates with the material distribution groove (231); the gripper (41) includes two sub-grip bodies (411) distributed radially along the circumference, the two sub-grip bodies (411) of the gripper (41) can approach each other and form an accommodating space (412), and the two sub-grip bodies (411) of the gripper (41) can be inserted into the limiting groove (232) one by one at both ends along the through direction of the limiting groove (232).

4. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding device further includes two limiting components (5). The feeding box (11) is provided with two insertion limiting holes (112) extending along the second horizontal direction and communicating with the feeding channel (111). The two insertion limiting holes (112) are distributed at intervals along the first horizontal direction and are both located at the first end of the feeding box (11). The two insertion limiting holes (112) are correspondingly set with the two limiting components (5). The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular. The limiting component (5) includes a limiting drive (51) connected to the frame (7) and a limiting plate (52) connected to the output end of the limiting drive (51). The limiting drive (51) can drive the limiting plate (52) to move along the second horizontal direction so that the limiting plate (52) can pass through the corresponding insertion limiting hole (112).

5. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The number of feeding boxes (11) is at least two, and the at least two feeding boxes (11) are distributed at intervals along the second horizontal direction. Each material distribution block (23) is provided with at least two material distribution slots (231). The number of guide plates (31) is at least two. The at least two feeding boxes (11), the at least two material distribution slots (231) and the at least two guide plates (31) are all arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The first horizontal direction and the second horizontal direction are perpendicular.

6. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The feeding device further includes a glue spraying assembly (6), which includes a glue spraying component (62) and a fixedly arranged glue spraying drive component (61). The glue spraying drive component (61) can drive the glue spraying component (62) to move closer to or further away from the material distribution trough (231) along a direction. The glue spraying component (62) is used to spray glue onto the outer periphery of the first material (100) in the material distribution trough (231). The direction is set at an angle to the height direction.

7. The feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The glue spraying assembly (6) further includes an isolation cover (63) connected to the output end of the glue spraying drive (61), the glue spraying component (62) is connected to the isolation cover (63), and at least the spraying end of the glue spraying component (62) is located inside the isolation cover (63); The adhesive spraying drive (61) can drive the isolation cover (63) to move along the orientation so that the spraying end of the adhesive spraying component (62) is located in the isolation space formed between the isolation cover (63) and the end face of the material distribution block (23) near the outer ring (21).

8. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The material distribution assembly (2) also includes a rotary drive (24) located below the inner disk (22) along the height direction. The output end of the rotary drive (24) is connected to the inner disk (22) and can drive the inner disk (22) to rotate around its own central axis.

9. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The material guiding mechanism (3) further includes a first translation drive (32) and a first lifting drive (33). The first translation drive (32) is connected to the frame (7). The output end of the first translation drive (32) is fixedly connected to the first lifting drive (33). The output end of the first lifting drive (33) is fixedly connected to the guide plate (31). The first translation drive (32) can drive the first lifting drive (33) and the guide plate (31) to move synchronously along the first horizontal direction. The first lifting drive (33) can drive the guide plate (31) to rise and fall along the height direction so that the guide plate (31) can be inserted into or removed from the feeding channel (111).

10. A production line, characterized in that, Includes the feeding device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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