An automated flip feed mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of feeding mechanisms, specifically an automated tilting feeding mechanism, including a base, a connecting shaft rotatably connected to the base, a swing arm fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, a mounting plate on one side of the swing arm, a clamping structure on the mounting plate, a second cylinder mounted on one side of the mounting plate, a second connecting block fixedly connected to the swing arm, connecting plates fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate, a clamping plate engaged on one side of the connecting plate, two second bolts threaded through the clamping plate, a positioning protrusion integrally formed on the clamping plate, and a vertical tube ring fixedly connected to the swing arm; when the hose is connected to the quick connector on the cylinder, the hose can be fixed, thereby preventing loosening between the hose connector and the hose during cylinder movement, preventing air leakage, ensuring the accuracy of cylinder control, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a feeding mechanism, specifically an automated flipping feeding mechanism, belonging to the technical field of feeding mechanisms. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of parts manufacturing and processing, automated flipping and feeding of round bar materials is a key step in many production lines. Currently, most mainstream feeding mechanisms rely on cylinders to control clamping blocks to precisely hold the round bar materials, and then a motor drives a swing arm to achieve material flipping and conveying. The cylinder's air hose is connected to a quick-connect fitting to control the air pressure of the cylinder.

[0003] However, in actual production, the production line operates at a fast pace, requiring the cylinders to frequently oscillate. This causes the air hoses to endure significant tensile forces during repeated movements and bends. The connection between the quick-connect fittings and the flexible hoses relies heavily on the friction and locking mechanism of the rubber seals. Under prolonged, high-frequency tension, the interfaces are prone to loosening. Once loosened, this not only leads to gas leakage, preventing the cylinders from obtaining stable air pressure and affecting their clamping force and operational accuracy, but can also cause material to become unstable and fall, leading to equipment malfunctions or even safety accidents. Furthermore, frequent air leaks increase equipment maintenance frequency and repair costs, reducing production efficiency. Therefore, it is urgent to optimize and improve the air hose connection structure of the feeding mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automated flipping feeding mechanism to solve the above problems. After the hose is connected to the quick connector on the cylinder, the air hose can be fixed, thereby preventing the air hose connector and the hose from loosening during the movement of the cylinder, preventing air leakage, ensuring the accuracy of cylinder control, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring production efficiency.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: an automated flipping feeding mechanism includes a base, a connecting shaft rotatably connected to the base, a swing arm fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, a mounting plate on one side of the swing arm, a clamping structure on the mounting plate, a second cylinder mounted on one side of the mounting plate, a second connecting block fixedly connected to the swing arm, the extended end of the second cylinder fixedly connected to the second connecting block, a fixing structure on the mounting plate including a connecting plate and a clamping plate, connecting plates fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate, a clamping plate engaged on one side of the connecting plate, two second bolts penetrating the clamping plate, the second bolts being threadedly connected to the connecting plate, a positioning protrusion integrally formed on the clamping plate, the positioning protrusion engaging with the connecting plate, and a vertical tube ring fixedly connected to the swing arm.

[0006] Preferably, the clamping plate is provided with two grooves, and the connecting plate is provided with two grooves that correspond one-to-one with those on the clamping plate, and the cross-section of the grooves is an arc-shaped structure.

[0007] Preferably, the cross-section of one end of the positioning protrusion is trapezoidal, and the cross-section of the connecting plate as a whole is L-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, a motor is mounted on the base, and the output shaft of the motor is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping structure includes a first cylinder and a movable plate. The first cylinder is mounted on the other side of the mounting plate. The extended end of the first cylinder is fixedly connected to the movable plate. Two sliding shafts are fixedly connected to the movable plate. One end of each sliding shaft is rotatably connected to two connecting rods. Two connecting seats are fixedly connected to the mounting plate. Two sliders are slidably connected to the connecting seats. One end of each connecting rod on the same sliding shaft is rotatably connected to an adjacent slider. A clamping block is engaged on each slider. Two first bolts pass through the clamping block, and the first bolts are threadedly connected to the slider.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping block has an opening, and the cross-section of the opening is an arc-shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping block is provided with a positioning port, and the slider engages with the positioning port.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting plate is provided with a guide structure, the guide structure includes a first connecting block and a sliding column, the first connecting block is fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate, the sliding column is fixedly connected to the first connecting block, and two guide seats are fixedly connected to both sides of the swing arm, the sliding column is slidably connected to the adjacent guide seat.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: During use, after the air pipe is connected to the quick connector on the cylinder, it can be placed on one side of the connecting plate. Then, by moving the clamping plate, the positioning protrusion will engage with the connecting plate, thereby achieving positioning between the two. This facilitates the quick insertion of the second bolt into the interior of the connecting plate. Then, by turning the second bolt with an Allen wrench, the clamping plate will clamp the air pipe during the turning process, thus easily fixing the air pipe. This prevents the air pipe from loosening between the quick connector and the air pipe during frequent cylinder movement, avoiding air leakage, ensuring the accuracy of cylinder control, reducing maintenance costs, and ensuring production efficiency. The vertical tube ring can bind multiple air pipes, thus ensuring the cleanliness around the swing arm. The two second bolts can improve the firmness of the air pipe fixation. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the second cylinder and the second connecting block of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of part A.

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first cylinder and the connecting plate of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shown is an enlarged view of the structure of section B.

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the sliding shaft and the connecting rod of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the clamp and the groove of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Swing arm; 3. Connecting shaft; 4. Motor; 5. Mounting plate; 6. Clamping structure; 601. First cylinder; 602. Moving plate; 603. Sliding shaft; 604. Connecting seat; 605. Connecting rod; 606. Sliding block; 607. Clamping block; 608. First bolt; 609. Positioning port; 610. Opening; 7. Fixing structure; 701. Connecting plate; 702. Clamping plate; 703. Positioning protrusion; 704. Second bolt; 705. Groove; 8. Guide structure; 801. First connecting block; 802. Sliding column; 803. Guide seat; 9. Second cylinder; 10. Second connecting block; 11. Vertical tube ring. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-7As shown, an automated flipping feeding mechanism includes a base 1, a connecting shaft 3 rotatably connected to the base 1, a swing arm 2 fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 3, a mounting plate 5 on one side of the swing arm 2, a clamping structure 6 on the mounting plate 5, a second cylinder 9 mounted on one side of the mounting plate 5, a second connecting block 10 fixedly connected to the swing arm 2, the extended end of the second cylinder 9 being fixedly connected to the second connecting block 10, a fixing structure 7 on the mounting plate 5, the fixing structure 7 including a connecting plate 701 and a clamping plate 702, connecting plates 701 fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate 5, a clamping plate 702 engaging on one side of the connecting plate 701, two second bolts 704 penetrating the clamping plate 702, the second bolts 704 being threadedly connected to the connecting plate 701, a positioning protrusion 703 integrally formed on the clamping plate 702, the positioning protrusion 703 engaging with the connecting plate 701, and a vertical tube ring 11 fixedly connected to the swing arm 2.

[0024] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the clamping plate 702 is provided with two grooves 705, and the connecting plate 701 is provided with two grooves 705 that correspond one-to-one with those on the clamping plate 702. The cross-section of the groove 705 is an arc-shaped structure. The groove 705 can increase the contact area with the air tube, thereby improving the firmness of the air tube fixation.

[0025] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the cross-section of one end of the positioning protrusion 703 is trapezoidal, so it can play a role in guiding the movement when the positioning protrusion 703 and the connecting plate 701 are engaged. The overall cross-section of the connecting plate 701 is L-shaped, which can improve the firmness of the connection between the connecting plate 701 and the mounting plate 5.

[0026] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a motor 4 is installed on the base 1, and the output shaft of the motor 4 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 3. Therefore, the swing arm 2 can be rotated by the motor 4, thereby realizing the flipping and conveying of the round bar material.

[0027] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the clamping structure 6 includes a first cylinder 601 and a movable plate 602. The first cylinder 601 is installed on the other side of the mounting plate 5. The movable plate 602 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the first cylinder 601. By extending the first cylinder 601, the movable plate 602 can be moved, causing the two sliding shafts 603 to slide simultaneously, thereby achieving simultaneous fixation of two cylindrical materials. Two sliding shafts 603 are fixedly connected to the movable plate 602. Two connecting rods 605 are rotatably connected to one end of each sliding shaft 603. Two connecting seats 604 are fixedly connected to the mounting plate 5, through which the connecting seats 604 can... The slider 606 serves as a motion guide. Two sliders 606 are slidably connected to the connecting seat 604. One end of two connecting rods 605 located on the same sliding shaft 603 is rotatably connected to the adjacent slider 606. A clamping block 607 is engaged on the slider 606. Two first bolts 608 pass through the clamping block 607. The clamping block 607 and the slider 606 can be fixed by the first bolts 608. The first bolts 608 and the slider 606 are threadedly connected. Therefore, when the first cylinder 601 extends, the four clamping blocks 607 can move towards the cylindrical material at the same time, thereby achieving the clamping and fixing of the cylindrical material.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the clamping block 607 is provided with an opening 610, and the cross-section of the opening 610 is an arc-shaped structure, which can increase the contact area between the clamping block 607 and the cylindrical material, thereby improving the firmness of clamping and fixing the cylindrical material.

[0029] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the clamping block 607 is provided with a positioning port 609, and the slider 606 engages with the positioning port 609. Therefore, when the clamping block 607 is installed, the positioning port 609 and the slider 606 can engage to achieve positioning of the clamping block 607.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the mounting plate 5 is provided with a guide structure 8, which includes a first connecting block 801 and a sliding column 802. The first connecting block 801 is fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate 5, and the sliding column 802 is fixedly connected to the first connecting block 801. Two guide seats 803 are fixedly connected to both sides of the swing arm 2. The sliding column 802 is slidably connected to the adjacent guide seat 803. Therefore, when the mounting plate 5 moves, the sliding column 802 can slide on the guide seat 803 to guide the movement of the mounting plate 5.

[0031] In use, after the air tube is connected to the quick connectors on the first cylinder 601 and the second cylinder 9, it can be positioned on one side of the adjacent connecting plate 701. Then, by moving the clamping plate 702, the positioning protrusion 703 engages with the connecting plate 701, thus achieving positioning between the two. This facilitates the quick insertion of the second bolt 704 into the connecting plate 701. Then, by turning the second bolt 704 with an Allen wrench, the clamping plate 702 clamps the air tube, thereby easily fixing the air tube and preventing it from being damaged during operation. During frequent movements of cylinder 601 and cylinder 9, loosening may occur between them and the quick-connect fittings of the air pipes, preventing air leakage and ensuring the accuracy of control of cylinders 601 and 9. This also reduces maintenance costs and ensures production efficiency. The vertical pipe ring 11 can bind multiple air pipes, keeping the area around the swing arm 2 clean. Two second bolts 704 enhance the stability of the air pipe fixation. When materials need to be turned, the second cylinder 9 is activated, extending and causing the mounting plate 5 to move away from the swing arm 2. During the movement of the mounting plate 5, two sliding pillars 802 are respectively positioned on two guide seats 80... The second cylinder 9 slides upwards, thus guiding the movement of the mounting plate 5. Multiple clamping blocks 607 move along with the mounting plate 5. When the cylindrical material is between two clamping blocks 607, the second cylinder 9 stops extending. Then, by activating the first cylinder 601, the first cylinder 601 extends, driving the moving plate 602 to move. The movement of the moving plate 602 causes two sliding shafts 603 to slide on the connecting seat 604. The movement of the sliding shafts 603 drives two connecting rods 605 to move. When the connecting rods 605 move, they pull the slider 606 to slide on the connecting seat 604. The movement of the slider 606 drives the clamping blocks 607 to move, thus allowing the cylindrical material to move between its two sides. Two clamping blocks 607 move simultaneously toward the cylindrical material. When two clamping blocks 607 clamp one of the cylindrical materials, the other two clamping blocks 607 clamp the other cylindrical material. At this time, the first cylinder 601 stops extending, and then the second cylinder 9 retracts and resets. After the second cylinder 9 retracts and resets, the motor 4 is started. The output shaft of the motor 4 rotates, which drives the connecting shaft 3 to rotate. The rotating connecting shaft 3 drives the swing arm 2 to rotate. When the connecting shaft 3 rotates 90 degrees, the output shaft of the motor 4 stops rotating, and then the first cylinder 601 retracts and releases the two cylindrical materials, thereby realizing the automatic flipping and feeding of the cylindrical materials.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0033] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automated flip feed mechanism comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: A connecting shaft (3) is rotatably connected to the base (1), and a swing arm (2) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (3). A mounting plate (5) is provided on one side of the swing arm (2), and a clamping structure (6) is provided on the mounting plate (5). A second cylinder (9) is installed on one side of the mounting plate (5), and a second connecting block (10) is fixedly connected to the swing arm (2). The extended end of the second cylinder (9) is fixedly connected to the second connecting block (10). A fixing structure (7) is provided on the mounting plate (5), and the fixing structure (7) includes a connecting plate ( 701) and clamping plate (702), both sides of the mounting plate (5) are fixedly connected to the connecting plate (701), the clamping plate (702) is engaged on one side of the connecting plate (701), two second bolts (704) are provided through the clamping plate (702), the second bolts (704) are threadedly connected to the connecting plate (701), the clamping plate (702) is integrally formed with a positioning protrusion (703), the positioning protrusion (703) is engaged with the connecting plate (701), and the swing arm (2) is fixedly connected with a vertical tube ring (11).

2. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The clamping plate (702) is provided with two grooves (705), and the connecting plate (701) is provided with two grooves (705) that correspond one-to-one with those on the clamping plate (702). The cross-section of the groove (705) is an arc-shaped structure.

3. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The cross-section of one end of the positioning protrusion (703) is trapezoidal, and the cross-section of the connecting plate (701) as a whole is L-shaped.

4. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein: A motor (4) is mounted on the base (1), and the output shaft of the motor (4) is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft (3).

5. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The clamping structure (6) includes a first cylinder (601) and a moving plate (602). The first cylinder (601) is installed on the other side of the mounting plate (5). The extended end of the first cylinder (601) is fixedly connected to the moving plate (602). Two sliding shafts (603) are fixedly connected on the moving plate (602). Two connecting rods (605) are rotatably connected to one end of the sliding shaft (603). Two connecting seats (604) are fixedly connected on the mounting plate (5). Two sliders (606) are slidably connected on the connecting seats (604). One end of the two connecting rods (605) located on the same sliding shaft (603) is rotatably connected to the adjacent sliders (606). A clamping block (607) is engaged on the slider (606). Two first bolts (608) pass through the clamping block (607). The first bolts (608) are threadedly connected to the sliders (606).

6. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The clamping block (607) has an opening (610), and the cross-section of the opening (610) is an arc-shaped structure.

7. An automated flip feed mechanism as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The clamping block (607) is provided with a positioning port (609), and the slider (606) engages with the positioning port (609).

8. An automated flip feed mechanism as described in claim 1, wherein: The mounting plate (5) is provided with a guide structure (8), which includes a first connecting block (801) and a sliding column (802). The first connecting block (801) is fixedly connected to both sides of the mounting plate (5), and the sliding column (802) is fixedly connected to the first connecting block (801). Two guide seats (803) are fixedly connected to both sides of the swing arm (2), and the sliding column (802) is slidably connected to the adjacent guide seat (803).

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