A feeding device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeding device, including a machine base, a transfer mechanism, a material insertion robot, and a transfer mechanism. The machine base has a side opening on one side. The transfer mechanism is disposed within the machine base, with a portion of the transfer mechanism extending from the side opening. The top of the machine base has a top opening corresponding to the transfer mechanism and a mounting platform corresponding to the top opening. The top opening communicates with the side opening. The material insertion robot and the transfer mechanism are both disposed on the top of the mounting platform, with a portion of the material insertion robot protruding from one side of the mounting platform. This utility model reduces manual labor intensity, improves production efficiency, and reduces production costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of capacitor aging equipment, specifically to a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Aging is an indispensable process in capacitor manufacturing. Currently, capacitor loading is generally done manually. Specifically, after the capacitors are transported by a vibrating conveyor, the capacitor leads are first manually inserted into the clamps of the tray. After all the clamps on the tray have capacitor leads inserted, the tray and the capacitors on it are manually moved to the static aging unit for static aging. This manual loading and unloading method is labor-intensive, inefficient, and costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a feeding device that reduces the intensity of manual labor, improves production efficiency, and reduces production costs.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A feeding device includes a machine base, a transfer mechanism, a material insertion robot, and a transfer mechanism. The machine base has a side opening on one side. The transfer mechanism is disposed within the machine base, with a portion extending from the side opening. The top of the machine base has a top opening corresponding to the transfer mechanism and a mounting platform corresponding to the top opening. The top opening communicates with the side opening. The material insertion robot and the transfer mechanism are both disposed on the top of the mounting platform, with a portion of the material insertion robot protruding from one side of the mounting platform. The transfer mechanism is used to sequentially transfer the clamps of a pallet to the material insertion robot and, after material insertion, to transfer the pallet and the capacitors on it to a static aging device. The material insertion robot is used to remove capacitors from the transfer mechanism and insert the leads of the removed capacitors into the clamps of the pallet. The transfer mechanism is used to clamp capacitors transported by a vibrating conveyor.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the transfer mechanism includes a first transfer drive module, a second transfer drive module, a support frame, and a transfer platform. The first transfer drive module is disposed at the bottom of the machine tool, and the second transfer drive module is disposed on the first transfer drive module. A portion of the second transfer drive module extends out from the side opening. The first transfer drive module is used to drive the second transfer drive module to move left and right. The support frame is disposed on the second transfer drive module, and the second transfer drive module is used to drive the support frame to move back and forth. The transfer platform is disposed on the support frame.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the transfer platform includes a transfer plate, two transfer seats, and a lifting and limiting assembly mounted on the support frame. The two transfer seats are respectively located at both ends of the top of the transfer plate and are arranged in a front-to-back orientation. A plurality of rolling elements are provided on the side of the top of the transfer seat away from the center of the transfer plate. The plurality of rolling elements are spaced apart along the length direction of the transfer seat. The lifting and limiting assembly is mounted on the transfer plate and located between the two transfer seats. The lifting and limiting assembly is used to drive the pallet to move up and down and left and right.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting and limiting assembly includes a lifting and limiting structure for moving the pallet up and down, and a pushing drive for moving the lifting and limiting structure left and right.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the lifting and limiting structure includes a lifting drive, a lifting seat, a first lifting plate, and a second lifting plate. A pad is provided at the top of the transfer plate. The lifting seat is slidably disposed at the top of the pad. The lifting drive is disposed at the bottom of the lifting seat and passes through a through hole in the transfer plate and a through hole in the pad. The first lifting plate is located below the lifting drive and within a support frame. The first lifting plate is connected to the output end of the lifting drive. The lifting drive is used to drive the first lifting plate to move up and down. The second lifting plate is located above the lifting seat and is connected to the first lifting plate via a lifting rod. The lifting rod passes through a through hole in the lifting seat, a waist-shaped hole in the pad, and a through hole in the transfer plate, and can move up and down relative to the lifting seat, transfer plate, and pad. A pushing drive is disposed at the top of the pad. The output end of the pushing drive is connected to the lifting seat. The pushing drive is used to drive the lifting seat to move left and right.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the transfer platform includes a side limiting component, which includes a limiting plate, a limiting drive, and a limiting block. The limiting plate and the limiting block are arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The limiting plate is located on the side of a plurality of rolling elements of one transfer seat that is away from the center of the transfer plate, and the limiting block is located on the side of a plurality of rolling elements of another transfer seat that is away from the center of the transfer plate. The limiting plate and the limiting block partially protrude from the top of the transfer seat. The limiting block is connected to the output end of the limiting drive. Both the limiting plate and the limiting drive are mounted on the support frame. The limiting drive is used to drive the limiting block to move toward or away from the center of the transfer plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the inserting robot includes an inserting seat disposed on the top of the mounting platform, a first inserting drive module, a second inserting drive module, an inserting gripper drive module, and two inserting grippers arranged in a front-to-back orientation. The first inserting drive module is disposed on the inserting seat and a portion of the first inserting drive module protrudes from one side of the mounting platform. The second inserting drive module is disposed on the first inserting drive module. The first inserting drive module is used to drive the second inserting drive module to move back and forth. The inserting gripper drive module is disposed on the second inserting drive module. The second inserting drive module is used to drive the inserting gripper drive module to move up and down. Both inserting grippers are disposed at the bottom end of the inserting gripper drive module. The inserting gripper drive module is used to drive the two inserting grippers to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution, the insertion robot includes a pressing component disposed on the insertion gripper drive module. The pressing component is used to press down the capacitor after the capacitor pins are inserted into the gripper of the tray to ensure that the capacitor pins are inserted in place.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the pressing assembly includes a pressing drive and a pressing block. The pressing drive is disposed on one side of the insert clamping claw driving module, and two insert clamping claws protrude from one side of the insert clamping claw driving module. The pressing block is located below the pressing drive and above the space between the two insert clamping claws. The pressing block is connected to the output end of the pressing drive, and the pressing drive is used to drive the pressing block to move up and down.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, the adapter mechanism includes an adapter base, an adapter drive, an adapter gripper drive module, and two adapter grippers arranged in a front-to-back configuration, all disposed on the top of the mounting platform. The adapter drive and the adapter gripper drive module are both disposed on the top of the adapter base. The output end of the adapter drive is connected to one end of the adapter gripper drive module. The adapter drive is used to drive the adapter gripper drive module to move left and right. The two adapter grippers are both disposed at the other end of the adapter gripper drive module. The two adapter gripper drive modules are used to drive the two adapter grippers to move closer to or further away from each other. The two inserting grippers of the inserting robot are located above the two adapter grippers.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the feeding device further includes a guide mechanism disposed at the top of the mounting platform. The guide mechanism is used to guide the capacitor leads during the process of inserting the capacitor leads into the clamps of the tray by the inserting robot. A receiving position is provided on one side of the mounting platform, and the guide mechanism is partially located in the receiving position and the top opening. The inserting robot is partially located above the guide mechanism.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the guiding mechanism includes a guide seat, a guiding drive module, and two guide grippers arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The guide seat is located at the top of the mounting platform, with a portion extending into the receiving position. The guiding drive module is located within the receiving position and positioned on one side of the guide seat. The two guide grippers are connected to the end of the guiding drive module furthest from the bottom of the receiving position and are located within the top opening. The guiding drive module drives the two guide grippers to move closer or further apart. The inner side of each guide gripper has a clamping groove corresponding to the capacitor's pins. When the two guide grippers move closer together, a guiding space is formed between the clamping grooves of the two guide grippers.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, through its transfer mechanism, inserting robot, and transfer mechanism, allows the pallet clamps to be sequentially transferred to the inserting robot and, after insertion, the pallet and its capacitors to be transferred to the static aging device. The transfer mechanism clamps the capacitors conveyed by the vibrating conveyor. The inserting robot removes the capacitors from the transfer mechanism and inserts their leads into the clamps of the guide pallet. Compared to existing technologies, this utility model automatically inserts the capacitor leads into the pallet clamps without manual insertion. Furthermore, it automatically transfers the pallet and its capacitors to the static aging device after insertion, eliminating the need for manual handling of the pallet and capacitors, thus reducing labor intensity, increasing production efficiency, and lowering production costs.

[0018] Furthermore, the pallet clamps can be sequentially transferred to the insertion robot via the transfer mechanism. This way, the insertion robot does not need to move above the pallet clamps before inserting the capacitor leads into them. The insertion robot can perform the insertion operation in a fixed position, which reduces the robot's travel distance, reduces insertion time, improves work efficiency, and reduces production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device from a first angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding device from a second angle;

[0022] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of the feeding device shown;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the transfer platform of the transfer mechanism shown from a first angle;

[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the transfer platform from a second angle;

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the feeding device shown, including the inserting robot, the transfer mechanism, and the guiding mechanism.

[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The diagram shows the structure of the guide mechanism.

[0027] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the guide housing of the guide mechanism shown after removing the cover plate;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the tray and capacitor structure. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure, and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with embodiments and accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features, and effects of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are all within the scope of protection of this utility model. Furthermore, all connections / linkages involved in the patent do not simply refer to direct contact between components, but rather to the ability to form a better connection structure by adding or reducing connecting accessories according to specific implementation conditions. The various technical features in this utility model can be combined interactively without contradicting each other.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of the present invention provides a feeding device, including a machine base 10, a transfer mechanism 20, a material insertion robot 30, a transfer mechanism 50, and a guiding mechanism 60.

[0031] A side opening 11 is provided on one side of the machine base 10, which communicates with the interior of the machine base 10. The transfer mechanism 20 is located inside the machine base 10, with a portion of the transfer mechanism 20 extending out from the side opening 11. In practical applications, the portion of the transfer mechanism 20 extending out from the side opening 11 is located to the right of the static aging device. The top of the machine base 10 has a top opening 12 corresponding to the transfer mechanism 20 and a U-shaped mounting platform 13 corresponding to the top opening 12. The top opening 12 communicates with the interior of the machine base 10 and the side opening 11, and the mounting platform 13 is close to one side of the machine base 10. The inserting robot 30, the transfer mechanism 50, and the guiding mechanism 60 are all located on the top of the mounting platform 13. The top opening 12 and the side opening 11 provide clearance for the tray 100 and capacitor 200 on the transfer mechanism 20. The transfer mechanism 20 is used to sequentially transfer the clamps of the tray 100 to the insertion robot 30 and, after insertion, to transfer the tray 100 and the capacitors 200 on it to the static aging device. The insertion robot 30 is used to remove the capacitors 200 from the transfer mechanism 50 and insert the leads 201 of the removed capacitors 200 into the clamps of the tray 100. The transfer mechanism 50 is used to clamp the capacitors 200 conveyed by the vibrating conveyor 40, which is located at the top of the mounting platform 13, and the transfer mechanism 50 and the vibrating conveyor 40 are arranged facing each other from left to right. The vibrating conveyor 40 is used to move the capacitors 200 closer to the transfer mechanism 50 by vibration, thereby conveying the capacitors 200. This invention, through the provision of a transfer mechanism 20, an insertion robot 30, and a transfer mechanism 50, can automatically insert the leads 201 of capacitors 200 into the fixtures of a tray, eliminating the need for manual insertion. After insertion, the tray 100 and the capacitors 200 on it can be automatically transferred to a static aging device, further reducing manual labor intensity, increasing production efficiency, and lowering production costs. Furthermore, the transfer mechanism 20 sequentially moves the fixtures of the tray 100 to the insertion robot 30. This allows the insertion robot 30 to perform the insertion operation from a fixed position without first moving above the fixtures, reducing its travel distance and insertion time, thus improving work efficiency and lowering production costs. The guiding mechanism 60 is used to guide the leads 201 of the capacitor 200 during the process of inserting the leads 201 of the capacitor 200 into the fixture of the tray 100 by the inserting robot 30, so as to avoid the capacitor 200 from bending.

[0032] like Figure 9As shown, multiple clamps are arrayed within the tray 100. The top of the tray 100 has tray insertion holes 101 corresponding to the clamps, through which the leads 201 of the capacitor 200 can be inserted into the corresponding clamps. The capacitor 200 has two leads 201, one being the positive lead and the other the negative lead; therefore, there are also two tray insertion holes 101 corresponding to the clamps. One end of the tray 100 has a conductive contact assembly, including a positive conductive contact 102 and a negative conductive contact 103. The clamps are electrically connected to the positive and negative conductive contacts 102 and 103. When the leads 201 of the capacitor 200 are inserted into the clamps, the clamps can hold and conduct electricity to the leads 201 of the capacitor 200. The bottom of the tray 100 has a tray groove 104.

[0033] Combination Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the transfer mechanism 20 includes a first transfer drive module 21, a second transfer drive module 22, a support frame 23, and a transfer platform 24.

[0034] The first transfer drive module 21 is disposed at the bottom of the machine base 10. In this embodiment, the first transfer drive module 21 is disposed at the bottom of the machine base 10 via a first plate 211. The second transfer drive module 22 is disposed on the first transfer drive module 21. In this embodiment, the second transfer drive module 22 is disposed on the first transfer drive module 21 via a second plate 212, which is slidably connected to the first plate 211. The second transfer drive module 22 and the second plate 212 partially extend from the side opening 11. In actual application, the second transfer drive module 22 and the second plate 212 partially extend to the right of the static aging device. The support frame 23 is disposed on the second transfer drive module 22 and slidably connected to the second plate 212. The transfer platform 24 is disposed on the support frame 23. The first transfer drive module 21 is used to drive the second plate 212 and the second transfer drive module 22 to move left and right, thereby driving the support frame 23 and the transfer platform 24 to move left and right. The sliding connection between the second plate 212 and the first plate 211 can improve the stability of the movement of the second plate 212 and the second transfer drive module 22. The second transfer drive module 22 is used to drive the support frame 23 and the transfer platform 24 to move back and forth. The sliding connection between the support frame 23 and the second plate 212 can improve the stability of the movement of the support frame 23 and the transfer platform 24.

[0035] Both the first transfer drive module 21 and the second transfer drive module 22 include a transfer motor 213, a transfer lead screw 214, and a transfer nut 215. The transfer motor 213 of the first transfer drive module 21 is mounted on a first plate 211. Both ends of the transfer lead screw 214 of the first transfer drive module 21 are rotatably mounted on the first plate 211 via lead screw bearing seats. The transfer nut 215 is threadedly engaged with the transfer lead screw 214. A second plate 212 is mounted on the transfer nut 215 of the first transfer drive module 21. The transfer motor 213 of the second transfer drive module 22 is mounted on the second plate 212. Both ends of the transfer lead screw 214 of the second transfer drive module 22 are rotatably mounted on the second plate 212 via lead screw bearing seats. A portion of the transfer lead screw 214 of the second transfer drive module 22 extends from the side opening 11. A support frame 23 is mounted on the transfer nut 215 of the second transfer drive module 22. The transfer motor 213 is used to drive the transfer screw 214 to rotate. The transfer screw 214 of the first transfer drive module 21 can drive the corresponding transfer nut 215 to move left and right, thereby driving the second plate 212 and the second transfer drive module 22 to move left and right. The transfer screw 214 of the second transfer drive module 22 can drive the corresponding transfer nut 215 to move back and forth, thereby driving the support frame 23 and the transfer platform 24 to move back and forth.

[0036] The transfer platform 24 includes a transfer plate 241 mounted on a support frame 23, two transfer seats 242, and a lifting and limiting assembly. The two transfer seats 242 are respectively located at opposite ends of the top of the transfer plate 241. A plurality of rolling elements 2421 are provided on the side of the top of the transfer seat 242 furthest from the center of the transfer plate 241. These rolling elements 2421 are spaced apart along the length of the transfer seat 242. The number of rolling elements 2421 can be adjusted according to actual needs. The rolling elements 2421 of the two transfer seats 242 respectively support the tray 100. In practical application, the tray 100 is placed on the rolling elements 2421 of the two transfer seats 242, with the tops of the two transfer seats 242 located within the tray grooves 104 of the tray 100. The lifting and limiting assembly is mounted on the transfer plate 241 and located between the two transfer seats 242. The lifting and limiting assembly is used to move the tray 100 up and down and left and right.

[0037] Specifically, the lifting and limiting assembly includes a lifting and limiting structure for moving the pallet 100 up and down and a pushing drive 2435 for moving the lifting and limiting structure left and right.

[0038] The lifting and limiting structure includes a lifting drive component 2431, a lifting seat 2432, a first lifting plate 2433, and a second lifting plate 2434. A pad 2411 is provided at the top of the transfer plate 241, located between the two transfer seats 242. The lifting seat 2432 is slidably disposed at the top of the pad 2411. The lifting drive component 2431 is disposed at the bottom of the lifting seat 2432 and passes through the through hole 2412 of the transfer plate 241 and the through hole 24111 of the pad 2411. Part of the lifting drive component 2431 is located within the support frame 23. The first lifting plate 2433 is located below the lifting drive component 2431 and within the support frame 23. The first lifting plate 2433 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive component 2431, and the lifting drive component 2431 is used to drive the first lifting plate 2433 to move up and down. The second lifting plate 2434 is located above the lifting seat 2432 and is arranged vertically parallel to the first lifting plate 2433. The second lifting plate 2434 is connected to the first lifting plate 2433 via a lifting rod 2436. The lifting rod 2436 passes through the through hole of the lifting seat 2432, the waist-shaped hole 24112 of the pad 2411, and the through hole 2412 of the transfer plate 241, and can move up and down relative to the lifting seat 2432, the transfer plate 241, and the pad 2411. The up and down movement of the first lifting plate 2433 can drive the lifting rod 2436 and the second lifting plate 2434 to move up and down. A drive component 2435 is positioned at the top of the pad 2411 and on one side of the lifting seat 2432, for example, to the right. The output end of the drive component 2435 is connected to the lifting seat 2432. The drive component 2435 drives the lifting seat 2432 to move left and right, thereby causing the first lifting plate 2433, the second lifting plate 2434, the lifting drive component 2431, and the lifting rod 2436 to move left and right. The oblong hole 24112 in the pad 2411 limits the stroke of the lifting rod 2436, thus limiting the stroke of the lifting limiting structure. In the initial state, the top of the second lifting plate 2434 is lower than the top of the transfer seat 242.

[0039] In this embodiment, there are two lifting rods 2436. Correspondingly, there are also two through holes in the lifting seat 2432 and two waist-shaped holes 24111 in the pad 2411. It can be understood that the number of lifting rods 2436 can be set according to the actual situation.

[0040] Furthermore, the transfer platform 24 also includes a lateral limiting assembly. The lifting limiting structure of the lateral limiting assembly and the lifting limiting assembly is used to limit the pallet 100 to prevent the pallet 100 from moving, so that the inserting robot 30 can insert the pins 201 of the capacitor 200 into the clamps of the pallet 100.

[0041] Specifically, the lateral limiting assembly includes a limiting drive 2441, a limiting block 2443, and a limiting plate 2444. The limiting plate 2444 and the limiting block 2443 are arranged opposite to each other. The limiting plate 2444 is located on the side of one of the transfer seats 242 away from the center of the transfer plate 241, while the limiting block 2443 is located on the side of the other transfer seat 242 away from the center of the transfer plate 241. The limiting plate 2444 and the limiting block 2443 partially protrude from the top of the transfer seat 242. The limiting block 2443 is connected to the output end of the limiting drive 2441, and the limiting plate 2444 partially protrudes from one end of the transfer seat 242 and is mounted on the support frame 23. The limiting drive 2441 is mounted on the support frame 23 via a cylinder seat 2442. The limiting drive 2441 is used to drive the limiting block 2443 to move toward or away from the center of the transfer plate 241. When the tray 100 is placed on a plurality of rolling elements 2421 of the two transfer seats 242, the tray 100 is located between the limiting plate 2444 and the limiting block 2443, with one end of the tray 100 in contact with the limiting plate 2444 and the other end of the tray 100 close to the limiting block 2443.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lifting drive 2431, the pushing drive 2435, and the limiting drive 2441 are all ordinary cylinders. Understandably, they can also be other types, such as hydraulic cylinders.

[0043] Combination Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the inserting robot 30 includes an inserting seat 31 set at the top of the mounting platform 13, a first inserting drive module 32, a second inserting drive module 33, an inserting gripper drive module 34, two inserting grippers 35 arranged in a front-to-back arrangement, and a pressing component.

[0044] A first insert drive module 32 is mounted on the insert base 31, with a portion of the first insert drive module 32 protruding from one side of the mounting platform 13. A second insert drive module 33 is mounted on the first insert drive module 31. An insert gripper drive module 34 is mounted on the second insert drive module 33 via a cylinder plate 341. Two insert grippers 35 are both located at the bottom of the insert gripper drive module 34, with a portion of the insert gripper 35 protruding from one side of the insert gripper drive module 34. The insert gripper drive module 34 is used to drive the two insert grippers 35 to move closer or further apart to grip or release the capacitor 200. A pressing component is mounted on the insert gripper drive module 34. The pressing component is used to press down on the capacitor 200 after the lead 201 of the capacitor 200 is inserted into the clamp of the tray 100, ensuring that the lead 201 of the capacitor 200 is inserted in place. The first insert drive module 32 drives the second insert drive module 33 to move back and forth, thereby driving the insert gripper drive module 34, the two insert grippers 35, and the pressing assembly to move back and forth. The second insert drive module 33 drives the insert gripper drive module 34, the two insert grippers 35, and the pressing assembly to move up and down. The first insert drive module 32 and the second insert drive module 33 are existing lead screw linear modules, which can be understood as well as other types. The insert gripper drive module 34 is a gripper cylinder.

[0045] The pressing assembly includes a pressing drive 36 and a pressing block 37 for pressing down the capacitor 200. The pressing drive 36 is disposed on one side of the insert clamping jaw drive module 34, with two insert clamping jaws 35 partially protruding from one side of the insert clamping jaw drive module 34. The pressing block 37 is located below the pressing drive 36 and above the space between the two insert clamping jaws 35. The pressing block 37 is connected to the output terminal of the pressing drive 36, and the pressing drive 36 is used to drive the pressing block 37 to move up and down. The pressing drive 36 is a common cylinder, but it can also be other types.

[0046] The adapter mechanism 50 includes an adapter base 51 disposed at the top of the mounting platform 10, an adapter drive component 52, an adapter gripper drive module 53, and two adapter grippers 54 arranged in a front-to-back orientation. The adapter base 51 is located to the right of the insert base 31, and one end of the adapter base 51 is located inside the insert base 31. Both the adapter drive component 52 and the adapter gripper drive module 53 are located at the top of the adapter base 51. Specifically, the adapter drive component 52 is fixedly located at the top of the adapter base 51, with a portion protruding from one end of the adapter base 51 and penetrating through the insert seat 31. The adapter gripper drive module 53 is slidably located at the top of the adapter base 51 and to the right of the adapter drive component 52. The output end of the adapter drive component 52 is connected to one end of the adapter gripper drive module 53. Two adapter grippers 54 are located at the other end of the adapter gripper drive module 53. The two adapter gripper drive modules 53 are used to drive the two adapter grippers 54 to move closer or further apart to grip or release the capacitor 200. The adapter drive component 52 is used to drive the adapter gripper drive module 53 and the two adapter grippers 54 to move left and right. The adapter drive component 52 is a common cylinder, but it can also be other types. The adapter gripper drive module 53 is a gripper cylinder. Two insert clamps 35 are located above two adapter clamps 54.

[0047] A receiving position 121 is provided on one side of the mounting platform 13. A guide mechanism 60 is partially located within the receiving position 121 and the top opening 12. A material insertion robot 30 is partially located above the guide mechanism 60. The guide mechanism 60 includes a guide seat 61, a guide drive module, and two guide grippers 63 arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The guide seat 61 is located at the top of the mounting platform 13, with a portion extending into the receiving position 121. The guide drive module is located within the receiving position 121 and on one side of the guide seat 61. The two guide grippers 63 are connected to the end of the guide drive module furthest from the bottom of the receiving position 121 and are located within the top opening 12. The guide drive module drives the two guide grippers 63 to move closer or further apart. The inner side of each guide gripper 63 has a clamping groove 631 corresponding to the pins 201 of the capacitor 200. When the two guide grippers 63 move closer together, a guide space is formed between the clamping grooves 631 of the two guide grippers 63. The guide space is used to guide the leads 201 of the capacitor 200. Two insertion jaws 35 are located above the two guide jaws 63. Since there are two leads 201 of the capacitor 200, there are also two clamping slots 631 inside each guide jaw 63, and thus two guide spaces.

[0048] The guide drive module includes a guide plate 622, a guide housing 621, a guide drive component 623, a first rack 625, a second rack 626, and a gear 627. The guide housing 621 has an open-end structure and consists of a bottom shell and a cover plate. The guide housing 621 is located on one side of the guide seat 61. The guide plate 622 is located at one end of the guide housing 621 near the bottom of the receiving position 121. The guide drive component 623 is located on one side of the guide plate 622 and is arranged side-by-side with the guide housing 621. The first rack 625 and the second rack 626 are located inside the guide housing 621, with the second rack 626 and the first rack 625 arranged opposite each other. The second rack 626 is located between the first rack 625 and the guide drive component 623. One end of both the first rack 625 and the second rack 626 extends from the end of the guide housing 621 furthest from the bottom of the receiving position 121 and connects to two guide grippers 63 respectively. Both the first rack 625 and the second rack 626 are slidably connected to the guide housing 621. Specifically, the top of the first rack 625 is provided with a first strip groove 6251, and the top of the guide housing 621 is provided with a first guide post 6252, the end of which is slidably engaged with the first strip groove 6251. The top of the second rack 626 is provided with a second strip groove 6261, and the top of the guide housing 621 is provided with a second guide post 6262, the end of which is slidably engaged with the second strip groove 6261. The gear 627 is rotatably disposed within the guide housing 621 and located between the first rack 625 and the second rack 626, meshing with both racks respectively. In this embodiment, gear 627 is sleeved on the outer circumference of gear shaft. One end of gear shaft is rotatably disposed in a first hole at the bottom of guide housing 621 via a first bearing 6271, and the other end of gear shaft is rotatably disposed in a second hole at the top of guide housing 621 via a second bearing. The first bearing 6271 and the second bearing provide rotational support for gear 627. The output end of guide drive 623 is connected to second rack 626 via guide block 624. The guide drive 623 drives the second rack 626 to move back and forth. With the gear 627 meshing with the first rack 625 and the second rack 626 respectively, the gear 627 drives the first rack 625 to move back and forth, and the direction of movement of the first rack 625 is opposite to that of the second rack 626. That is, when the second rack 626 moves forward, the first rack 625 moves backward, and vice versa. The movement of the first rack 625 and the second rack 626 causes the two guide jaws 63 to move closer or further apart. The first slot 6251 and the first guide post 6252 improve the smoothness of the movement of the first rack 625, and the second slot 6261 and the second guide post 6262 improve the smoothness of the movement of the second rack 626.The guide drive 623 is a common cylinder, which can be understood as well as other types. By using a gear 627, a first rack 625, and a second rack 626 to drive the two guide grippers 63 to move closer or further apart, the smoothness of the movement of the two guide grippers 63 can be improved.

[0049] During operation, when the pallet 100 is placed on the rolling elements 2421 of the two transfer seats 242, the limiting plate 2444 contacts one end of the pallet 100. The lifting drive 2431 drives the second lifting plate 2434 to move upward, thereby moving the pallet 100 upward and separating the pallet 100 from the rolling elements 2421. This prevents the pallet 100 from moving on the rolling elements 2421 of the two transfer seats 242, thus limiting the pallet 100. At the same time, the limiting drive 2441 drives the limiting block 2443 to move towards the center of the transfer plate 241 until the limiting block 2443 abuts against the other end of the pallet 100. Thus, the limiting block 2443 and the limiting plate 2444 limit the pallet 100 to prevent it from moving. Then, the first transfer drive module 21 and the second transfer drive module 22 drive the transfer platform 24 and the pallet 100 to move, so that the first gripper of the pallet 100 moves to the insertion robot 30. At this time, the first gripper is located below the two guide grippers 63 of the guide mechanism 60. At the same time, the vibrating conveyor 40 drives the capacitor 200 to move to the left on its conveying platform 41 to transport the capacitor 200. When one of the capacitors 200 reaches the end of the conveying platform 41 of the vibrating conveyor 40, the adapter drive module 53 and the two adapter grippers 54 are driven to move to the right by the adapter drive 52 so that the capacitor 200 at the end of the conveying platform 41 is located between the two adapter grippers 54. Then, the adapter gripper drive module 53 drives the two adapter grippers 54 to move closer to each other to clamp the capacitor 200 at the end of the conveying platform 41. Then, the adapter drive module 52 drives the two adapter grippers 54 and the capacitor 200 to move to the left to the initial position. Then, the first insertion drive module 32 and the second insertion drive module 33 drive the two insertion grippers 35 to move so that the capacitor 200 on the adapter mechanism 50 is located between the two insertion grippers 35. Then, the adapter gripper drive module 53 drives the two adapter grippers 54 to move away from each other to release the capacitor 200, while the insertion gripper drive module 34 drives the two insertion grippers 35 to move closer to each other to clamp the capacitor 200. Then, the two insertion jaws 35 and capacitor 200 are driven upward by the second insertion drive module 33, and then the two insertion jaws 35 and capacitor 200 are driven backward by the first insertion drive module 32 to move above the two guide jaws 63. At this time, the two guide jaws 63 are located above the tray 100 and close to the top of the tray 100. Then, the two insertion jaws 35 and capacitor 200 are driven downward by the second insertion drive module 33 to insert the pin 201 of capacitor 200 into the first fixture through the tray insertion hole 101 of the tray 100 corresponding to the first fixture.During the process of inserting the lead 201 of capacitor 200 into the first fixture, the guide drive module drives the two guide jaws 63 to approach each other. At this time, a guide space is formed between the clamping grooves 631 of the two guide jaws 63. The lead 201 of capacitor 200 can be guided through the guide space. When the part of capacitor 200 above the lead 201, i.e., the capacitor body, approaches the top of the two guide jaws 63, the guide drive module drives the two guide jaws 63 to move away from each other. This will not obstruct the part of capacitor 200 above the lead 201, i.e., the capacitor body. Then, the pressing drive 36 drives the pressing block 37 to move downward. At the same time, the insertion jaw drive module 34 drives the two insertion jaws 35 to move away from each other to release capacitor 200. Thus, the pressing block 37 can press down on capacitor 200 to ensure that the lead 201 of capacitor 200 is inserted in place. At this time, the capacitor body is in contact with the top of tray 100. After completion, the pressing block 37 is driven upward to the initial position by the pressing drive 36. Then, the inserting gripper drive module 34, the two inserting grippers 35, the pressing drive 36, and the pressing block 37 are driven upward to the initial position by the second inserting drive module 33. Then, the transfer platform 24 and the tray 100 are moved by the first transfer drive module 21 and the second transfer drive module 22, so that the second clamp of the tray 100 is moved to the inserting robot 30. Then, the pin 201 of the next capacitor 200 conveyed by the vibrating conveyor 40 is inserted into the second clamp of the tray 100 in the aforementioned manner. Then, the aforementioned steps are continued to insert the capacitors 200 into the remaining clamps of the tray 100 in sequence.

[0050] After the material insertion is completed, the first transfer drive module 21 and the second transfer drive module 22 drive the transfer platform 24, the tray 100, and the capacitor 200 on it to the position corresponding to the static aging device. Then, the limit drive component 2441 drives the limit block 2443 to move away from the center of the transfer plate 241 back to the initial position, so that the limit block 2443 separates from the other end of the tray 100. Then, the push drive component 2435 drives the lifting seat 2432 and the second lifting plate 2434 to move to the left, thereby moving the tray 100 and the capacitor 200 on it to the left to transfer the tray 100 and the capacitor 200 on it to the static aging device. After the positive aging brush and the negative aging brush of the static aging device make contact with the positive conductive contact 102 and the negative conductive contact 103 of the tray 100 respectively, the capacitor 200 on the tray 100 can be charged and discharged by an external power source, thereby realizing the static aging operation of the capacitor 200.

[0051] The above is a detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. All such equivalent modifications or substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, The system includes a machine base, a transfer mechanism, a material insertion robot, and a transfer mechanism. The machine base has a side opening on one side. The transfer mechanism is located inside the machine base, with a portion of the transfer mechanism extending from the side opening. The top of the machine base has a top opening corresponding to the transfer mechanism and a mounting platform corresponding to the top opening. The top opening communicates with the side opening. The material insertion robot and the transfer mechanism are both located on the top of the mounting platform, with a portion of the material insertion robot protruding from one side of the mounting platform. The transfer mechanism is used to sequentially transfer the clamps of the pallet to the material insertion robot and, after material insertion, to transfer the pallet and the capacitors on it to a static aging device. The material insertion robot is used to remove capacitors from the transfer mechanism and insert the leads of the removed capacitors into the clamps of the pallet. The transfer mechanism is used to clamp capacitors transported by a vibrating conveyor.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that The transfer mechanism includes a first transfer drive module, a second transfer drive module, a support frame, and a transfer platform. The first transfer drive module is disposed at the bottom of the machine tool, and the second transfer drive module is disposed on the first transfer drive module. A portion of the second transfer drive module extends out from the side opening. The first transfer drive module is used to drive the second transfer drive module to move left and right. The support frame is disposed on the second transfer drive module, and the second transfer drive module is used to drive the support frame to move back and forth. The transfer platform is disposed on the support frame.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that The transfer platform includes a transfer plate, two transfer seats, and a lifting and limiting assembly mounted on the support frame. The two transfer seats are respectively located at both ends of the top of the transfer plate and are arranged in a front-to-back orientation. A plurality of rolling elements are provided on the side of the top of the transfer seat away from the center of the transfer plate. The plurality of rolling elements are spaced apart along the length direction of the transfer seat. The lifting and limiting assembly is mounted on the transfer plate and located between the two transfer seats. The lifting and limiting assembly is used to drive the pallet to move up and down and left and right.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that The lifting and limiting assembly includes a lifting and limiting structure for moving the pallet up and down, and a pushing drive for moving the lifting and limiting structure left and right.

5. The feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that The lifting and limiting structure includes a lifting drive, a lifting seat, a first lifting plate, and a second lifting plate. A pad is provided at the top of the transfer plate. The lifting seat is slidably disposed at the top of the pad. The lifting drive is disposed at the bottom of the lifting seat and passes through a through hole in the transfer plate and a through hole in the pad. The first lifting plate is located below the lifting drive and within a support frame. The first lifting plate is connected to the output end of the lifting drive. The lifting drive is used to drive the first lifting plate to move up and down. The second lifting plate is located above the lifting seat and is connected to the first lifting plate via a lifting rod. The lifting rod passes through a through hole in the lifting seat, a waist-shaped hole in the pad, and a through hole in the transfer plate, and can move up and down relative to the lifting seat, transfer plate, and pad. A pushing drive is disposed at the top of the pad. The output end of the pushing drive is connected to the lifting seat. The pushing drive is used to drive the lifting seat to move left and right.

6. The feeding device of claim 3, wherein The transfer platform includes a side limiting assembly, which includes a limiting plate, a limiting drive, and a limiting block. The limiting plate and the limiting block are arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The limiting plate is located on the side of a plurality of rolling elements of one transfer seat that is away from the center of the transfer plate, and the limiting block is located on the side of a plurality of rolling elements of the other transfer seat that is away from the center of the transfer plate. The limiting plate and the limiting block partially protrude from the top of the transfer seat. The limiting block is connected to the output end of the limiting drive. Both the limiting plate and the limiting drive are mounted on the support frame. The limiting drive is used to drive the limiting block to move toward or away from the center of the transfer plate.

7. The feeding device of claim 1, wherein The inserting robot includes an inserting seat mounted on the top of the mounting platform, a first inserting drive module, a second inserting drive module, an inserting gripper drive module, and two inserting grippers arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The first inserting drive module is mounted on the inserting seat and partially protrudes from one side of the mounting platform. The second inserting drive module is mounted on the first inserting drive module. The first inserting drive module drives the second inserting drive module to move back and forth. The inserting gripper drive module is mounted on the second inserting drive module. The second inserting drive module drives the inserting gripper drive module to move up and down. Both inserting grippers are located at the bottom of the inserting gripper drive module. The inserting gripper drive module drives the two inserting grippers to move closer to or further away from each other.

8. The feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that The insertion robot includes a pressing component mounted on the insertion gripper drive module. The pressing component is used to press down on the capacitor after the capacitor pins are inserted into the gripper of the tray to ensure that the capacitor pins are inserted in place.

9. The feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that The pressing assembly includes a pressing drive and a pressing block. The pressing drive is disposed on one side of the insert clamping claw drive module, and two insert clamping claws protrude from one side of the insert clamping claw drive module. The pressing block is located below the pressing drive and above the space between the two insert clamping claws. The pressing block is connected to the output end of the pressing drive, and the pressing drive is used to drive the pressing block to move up and down.

10. The feeding device of claim 1, wherein, The adapter mechanism includes an adapter base, an adapter drive, an adapter gripper drive module, and two adapter grippers arranged in a front-to-back configuration, all located at the top of the mounting platform. The adapter drive and the adapter gripper drive module are both located at the top of the adapter base. The output end of the adapter drive is connected to one end of the adapter gripper drive module. The adapter drive is used to drive the adapter gripper drive module to move left and right. The two adapter grippers are both located at the other end of the adapter gripper drive module. The two adapter gripper drive modules are used to drive the two adapter grippers to move closer to or further away from each other. The two inserting grippers of the inserting robot are located above the two adapter grippers.

11. The feeding device of claim 1, wherein, The feeding device also includes a guide mechanism disposed at the top of the mounting platform. The guide mechanism is used to guide the capacitor leads during the process of inserting the capacitor leads into the clamps of the tray by the inserting robot. A receiving position is provided on one side of the mounting platform. The guide mechanism is partially located in the receiving position and the top opening. The inserting robot is partially located above the guide mechanism.

12. The feeding device of claim 11, wherein, The guiding mechanism includes a guide seat, a guide drive module, and two guide grippers arranged in a front-to-back configuration. The guide seat is located at the top of the mounting platform, with a portion extending into the receiving position. The guide drive module is located within the receiving position and positioned on one side of the guide seat. The two guide grippers are connected to the end of the guide drive module furthest from the bottom of the receiving position and are located within the top opening. The guide drive module is used to drive the two guide grippers to move closer or further apart. The inner side of each guide gripper has a clamping groove corresponding to the capacitor pin. When the two guide grippers move closer together, a guiding space is formed between the clamping grooves of the two guide grippers.

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