Feeding device for automatic feeding equipment of color box

Abstract

This utility model discloses a feeding device for an automatic color box feeding machine, comprising: a base configured to move within the work area to a predetermined work zone; a material rack rotatably connected to the base via a rotating mechanism; and a limiting mechanism disposed on the side of the predetermined work zone for positioning the base as it moves into the predetermined work zone. The material rack includes a main support frame, with multiple sub-support frames arranged sequentially from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame. Each sub-support frame extends outward from the main support frame and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. Each sub-support frame has multiple material bins arranged sequentially, each material bin including a left partition and a right partition connected to the sub-support frame and spaced apart from each other. The material bins are used to load color boxes stacked laterally. This feeding device can load a large number of color boxes into the feeding workstation while also facilitating the gripping and feeding of color boxes by a robotic arm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically relating to a feeding device for an automatic color box feeding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, electronic products typically require packaging and shipping after production, meaning the product and several accessories need to be placed into color boxes for sealing. After production at the color box factory, to reduce space usage and facilitate transportation, the color boxes are usually folded flat and stacked for storage and transport. When packaging electronic products, the stacked color boxes are first sent to the packaging line, then opened manually or by a case-opening machine, and finally the electronic products and accessories are placed inside the color boxes for sealing.

[0003] Currently, in some industries' automated production lines, robotic arms are used in conjunction with movable racks for automatic loading, unloading, and material transfer to improve operational efficiency. However, since the color boxes used to package electronic products are relatively small items, a problem needs to be solved when using robotic arms for automatic loading: how to design the structure of the movable rack so that it can hold a large number of color boxes while also allowing the robotic arm to easily grip and pick up the boxes for loading. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a feeding device for an automatic color box feeding equipment. The feeding device works in conjunction with a cooperating robotic arm to automatically feed color boxes, thereby solving the problem of how to load a large number of color boxes into the feeding workstation while also facilitating the cooperating robotic arm to grip and pick up the color boxes for feeding.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A feeding device for an automatic color box feeding machine includes:

[0007] The base is configured to move and travel within the work area to a designated work zone.

[0008] The material rack is rotatably connected to the base via a rotating mechanism and is used to load color boxes;

[0009] A limiting mechanism is provided on the side of the predetermined work area to position the base that moves into the predetermined work area;

[0010] The material rack includes a main support frame, and multiple sub-support frames are arranged sequentially from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame. Each sub-support frame extends outward from the main support frame and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. Each sub-support frame is provided with multiple material bins arranged sequentially. Each material bin includes a left partition and a right partition connected to the sub-support frame and spaced apart from each other. The material bin is used to load color boxes stacked horizontally.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating bearing, a flange, and a rotating connecting plate. The rotating bearing is connected to the top of the base, the first end of the flange is rotatably connected to the rotating bearing, the rotating connecting plate is connected to the second end of the flange, and the bottom of the main support frame is connected to the rotating connecting plate.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a rotation locking assembly is further provided between the base and the main support frame. The rotation locking assembly is used to lock the main support frame when the material rack rotates to a predetermined position, thereby locking the material rack.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a rotation locking component is provided on each of the opposite sides of the rotation mechanism.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the rotation locking assembly includes a first lifting drive mechanism, a first locking structure, and a second locking structure. The first lifting drive mechanism is connected to the top of the base on the side of the rotating bearing. The first locking structure is vertically connected to the output end of the first lifting drive mechanism. The second locking structure is connected to the rotating connecting plate or the bottom of the main support frame directly above the first locking structure. When the material rack rotates to a predetermined position, the first lifting drive mechanism drives the first locking structure to rise and press against the second locking structure, thereby locking the material rack.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, a rotating push rod is provided at the top of the main support frame. The rotating push rod is used to be gripped by the cooperating robotic arm in the automatic color box feeding equipment to drive the material rack to rotate.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the angle between the sub-support frame and the main support frame is 45° to 60°.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the base is provided with wheels and ground brakes.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the limiting mechanism is provided with a transverse limiting groove facing the opening of the base. The limiting mechanism is also provided with a second lifting drive mechanism and a longitudinal limiting post connected to the output end of the second lifting drive mechanism. The base is provided with a transverse limiting post corresponding to the transverse limiting groove and a longitudinal limiting hole corresponding to the longitudinal limiting post. When the base moves to the predetermined working area, the transverse limiting post engages in the transverse limiting groove, and the longitudinal limiting post is inserted into the longitudinal limiting hole.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the limiting mechanism is further provided with a third lifting drive mechanism and an air supply nozzle connected to the output end of the third lifting drive mechanism. The base is provided with an air distribution block corresponding to the air supply nozzle, and the air distribution block is connected to a pneumatic mechanism on the base. When the base moves to the predetermined working area, the air supply nozzle is inserted into the air distribution block, and air is supplied to the pneumatic mechanism on the base through the air distribution block.

[0020] The feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model is used to automatically feed color boxes in cooperation with a robotic arm. The feeding device includes a material rack including a main support frame rotatably connected to a base. Multiple sub-support frames are arranged sequentially from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame. Multiple material bins for loading color boxes are arranged sequentially on each sub-support frame, thereby enabling a large number of color boxes to be loaded and sent into the feeding workstation to meet the need for continuous supply of color boxes for feeding. Furthermore, each sub-support frame in the material rack extends outward from the main support frame and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. The hopper box includes a left partition and a right partition connected to the sub-support frame and spaced apart from each other. After the color boxes in the upper hopper box are gripped and loaded by the collaborative robotic arm, the gap between the spaced left and right partitions exposes the hopper box in the lower layer. This gap forms a clearance space for the collaborative robotic arm, which can grip and load the color boxes in the lower hopper box through this gap. Thus, while a large number of color boxes can be loaded into the loading workstation, it is also convenient for the collaborative robotic arm to grip and load the color boxes. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the feeding device in this utility model embodiment when it is loaded with color boxes;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the feeding device in this utility model embodiment when no color box is loaded;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material rack structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exemplary illustration of a collaborative robotic arm gripping and grasping a color box in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Examples of these preferred embodiments are illustrated in the drawings. The embodiments of this utility model shown in and described with reference to the drawings are merely exemplary, and this utility model is not limited to these embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that the same or similar reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this patent. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] It should also be noted that, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention with unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the solution according to the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, while other details that are not closely related to the present invention are omitted.

[0030] This utility model provides a feeding device for an automatic color box feeding equipment, which is used in conjunction with a robotic arm to automatically feed color boxes.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the feeding device 1 mainly includes a base 11, a material rack 12, and a limiting mechanism 13. The base 11 is a movable base configured to move within the work area 100 to a predetermined work area. The material rack 12 is rotatably connected to the base 11 via a rotating mechanism 14, and is used to load color boxes 200. The limiting mechanism 13 is located on the side of the predetermined work area and is used to position the base 11 as it moves into the predetermined work area, preventing the base 11 from moving during the feeding process. It should be noted that, to better illustrate the structure of the feeding device 1, Figure 2 The illustration shown is of the feeding device 1 without the color box 200 loaded. Figure 2 The following is omitted: Figure 1 The first protective cover 11a and the second protective cover 11b located on the base 11, and the third protective cover 13a located on the limiting mechanism 13 are shown in the figure.

[0032] Among them, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 and combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the material rack 12 mainly includes a main support frame 121. Multiple sub-support frames 122 are sequentially arranged from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame 121. Each sub-support frame 122 extends outward from the main support frame 121 and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. Multiple material bins 123 are arranged sequentially on each sub-support frame 122. Each material bin 123 includes a left partition 124 and a right partition 125 connected to the sub-support frame 122 and spaced apart from each other. The material bin 123 is used to load color boxes 200 stacked laterally. It should be noted that the color boxes 200 loaded in each material bin 123 include multiple color boxes folded into a flat state and stacked laterally.

[0033] Based on the structure of the rack 12 as described above, multiple sub-support racks 122 are arranged sequentially from bottom to top on both sides of the main support rack 121. Each sub-support rack 122 is provided with multiple hopper boxes 123 for loading color boxes 200, thereby enabling a large number of color boxes 200 to be loaded and sent to the loading workstation to meet the need for continuous supply of color boxes for loading.

[0034] Among them, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in the material rack 12, each sub-support frame 122 extends outward from the main support frame 121 and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. The material bin 123 includes a left partition 124 and a right partition 125 connected to the sub-support frame 122 and spaced apart from each other. When the color box 200 in the upper layer material bin 123 is gripped and loaded by the collaborative robotic arm 2, the gap between the spaced-apart left partition 124 and right partition 125 exposes the material bin 123 located on the lower layer. This gap forms a clearance space for the collaborative robotic arm 2, allowing it to grip and load the color box 200 from the lower layer material bin 123. It should be noted that, as... Figure 4 The collaborative robotic arm 2 in the image only shows a portion of its gripping components.

[0035] Therefore, the feeding device 1 can load a large number of color boxes 200 into the feeding workstation, and at the same time, it can also facilitate the cooperation of the robotic arm 2 to clamp and grab the color boxes for feeding.

[0036] In this embodiment, as a specific solution, three layers of sub-support frames 122 are arranged sequentially from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame 121. Each sub-support frame 122 is provided with three material bins 123 arranged sequentially. That is, the material rack 12 is provided with a total of nine material bins 123.

[0037] In this embodiment, a rotating push rod 126 is provided on the top of the main support frame 121. The rotating push rod 126 is used to clamp and push the material rack 12 to rotate by the cooperating robotic arm 2 in the automatic color box feeding device. Specifically, after all the color boxes 200 in all the material bins 123 on the first side of the main support frame 121 have been fed, the cooperating robotic arm 2 pushes the material rack 12 to rotate through the rotating push rod 126, so that the second side of the main support frame 121 faces the cooperating robotic arm 2, and then the cooperating robotic arm 2 clamps and feeds the color boxes 200 loaded on the second side of the main support frame 121.

[0038] In a specific implementation, the included angle between the sub-support frame 122 and the main support frame 121 is preferably 45° to 60°.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the base 11 is provided with a traveling wheel 111 and a ground brake 112. Further, see [reference needed]. Figure 5 and combined Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the rotating mechanism 14 connected to the base 11 mainly includes a rotating bearing 141, a flange 142, and a rotating connecting plate 143. The rotating bearing 141 is connected to the top of the base 11. The first end of the flange 142 is rotatably connected to the rotating bearing 141. The rotating connecting plate 143 is connected to the second end of the flange 142. The bottom of the main support frame 121 is connected to the rotating connecting plate 143.

[0040] Furthermore, a rotation locking assembly 15 is provided between the base 11 and the main support frame 121. The rotation locking assembly 15 is used to lock the main support frame 121 when the material rack 12 rotates to a predetermined position, thereby locking the material rack 12. As a specific embodiment, in this embodiment, a rotation locking assembly 15 is provided on each of the opposite sides of the rotation mechanism 14.

[0041] In this embodiment, the rotation locking assembly 15 includes a first lifting drive mechanism 151, a first locking structure 152, and a second locking structure 153. The first lifting drive mechanism 151 is connected to the top of the base 11 on the side of the rotating bearing 141. The first locking structure 152 is vertically connected to the output end of the first lifting drive mechanism 151. The second locking structure 153 is connected to the rotating connecting plate 143 directly above the first locking structure 152 (in another embodiment, it can also be directly connected to the bottom of the main support frame 121). When the material rack 12 rotates to a predetermined position, the first lifting drive mechanism 151 drives the first locking structure 152 to rise and press against the second locking structure 153, thereby locking the material rack 12.

[0042] It should be noted that, in order to clearly show the structure of the rotation locking assembly 15 located below the rotation connecting plate 143, Figure 5 The rotating connecting plate 143 is disposed above the flange 142, and in the assembled structure, the rotating connecting plate 143 should be connected to the second end of the flange 142. Further, the rotating bearing 141, the flange 142, the first lifting drive mechanism 151, and the first locking structure 152 are housed in a... Figure 1 The interior of the first protective cover 11a shown in the figure.

[0043] In a specific embodiment, the second locking structure 153 can be a bushing with a through hole, and the first locking structure 152 is provided with a plug that is compatible with the through hole. When the first lifting drive mechanism 151 drives the plug of the first locking structure 152 to rise and insert into the through hole of the second locking structure 153, the material rack 12 is locked so that the material rack 12 cannot rotate; when the first lifting drive mechanism 151 drives the plug of the first locking structure 152 to descend and be pulled out from the through hole of the second locking structure 153, the material rack 12 is released so that the material rack 12 can rotate.

[0044] In this embodiment, see Figure 5 and Figure 6 and combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the limiting mechanism 13 is provided with a lateral limiting 131 opening towards the base 11. The limiting mechanism 13 also includes a second lifting drive mechanism 132 and a longitudinal limiting post 133 connected to the output end of the second lifting drive mechanism 132. The base 11 is provided with a lateral limiting post 113 corresponding to the lateral limiting groove 131 and a longitudinal limiting hole 114 corresponding to the longitudinal limiting post 132. When the base 11 moves into the predetermined working area, the lateral limiting post 113 engages with the lateral limiting groove 131, and the longitudinal limiting post 133 inserts into the longitudinal limiting hole 114, thereby positioning and limiting the base 11 from both the lateral and longitudinal directions, preventing the base 11 from moving during the loading process.

[0045] Furthermore, the limiting mechanism 13 is also provided with a third lifting drive mechanism 134 and an air supply nozzle 135 connected to the output end of the third lifting drive mechanism 134. The base 11 is provided with an air distribution block 115 corresponding to the air supply nozzle 135, and the air distribution block 115 is connected to a pneumatic mechanism on the base 11. When the base 11 moves to the predetermined working area, the air supply nozzle 135 is inserted into the air distribution block 115, supplying air to the pneumatic mechanism on the base 11 through the air distribution block 115. The pneumatic mechanism is, for example, the first lifting drive mechanism 151 using a cylinder.

[0046] The longitudinal limiting hole 114 and the gas distribution block 115 are housed in, for example, Figure 1 The second protective cover 11b shown in the figure contains the lateral limiter 131, the second lifting drive mechanism 132, the limit post 133, the third lifting drive mechanism 134, and the air supply nozzle 135 housed in a... Figure 1 The interior of the third protective shield 13a shown in the figure.

[0047] In summary, the feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model is used in conjunction with a robotic arm to automatically feed color boxes. This feeding device can load a large number of color boxes into the feeding workstation, while also facilitating the robotic arm to grip and pick up the color boxes for feeding, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0048] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A feeding device for automatic feeding equipment of a carton, characterized in that, include: The base is configured to move and travel within the work area to a designated work zone. The material rack is rotatably connected to the base via a rotating mechanism and is used to load color boxes; A limiting mechanism is provided on the side of the predetermined work area to position the base that moves into the predetermined work area; The material rack includes a main support frame, and multiple sub-support frames are arranged sequentially from bottom to top on opposite sides of the main support frame. Each sub-support frame extends outward from the main support frame and is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. Each sub-support frame is provided with multiple material bins arranged sequentially. Each material bin includes a left partition and a right partition connected to the sub-support frame and spaced apart from each other. The material bin is used to load color boxes stacked horizontally.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating mechanism includes a rotating bearing, a flange, and a rotating connecting plate. The rotating bearing is connected to the top of the base, the first end of the flange is rotatably connected to the rotating bearing, the rotating connecting plate is connected to the second end of the flange, and the bottom of the main support frame is connected to the rotating connecting plate.

3. The feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A rotation locking assembly is also provided between the base and the main support frame. The rotation locking assembly is used to lock the main support frame when the material rack rotates to a predetermined position, thereby locking the material rack.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rotation locking component is provided on each of the opposite sides of the rotation mechanism.

5. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rotation locking assembly includes a first lifting drive mechanism, a first locking structure, and a second locking structure. The first lifting drive mechanism is connected to the top of the base on the side of the rotating bearing. The first locking structure is vertically connected to the output end of the first lifting drive mechanism. The second locking structure is connected to the rotating connecting plate or the bottom of the main support frame directly above the first locking structure. When the material rack rotates to a predetermined position, the first lifting drive mechanism drives the first locking structure to rise and press against the second locking structure, thereby locking the material rack.

6. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the main support frame is equipped with a rotating push rod, which is used by the cooperating robotic arm in the automatic color box feeding equipment to clamp and push the material rack to rotate.

7. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the sub-support frame and the main support frame is 45° to 60°.

8. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is equipped with wheels and ground brakes at its bottom.

9. The feeding device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism is provided with a transverse limiting groove facing the opening of the base. The limiting mechanism is also provided with a second lifting drive mechanism and a longitudinal limiting post connected to the output end of the second lifting drive mechanism. The base is provided with a transverse limiting post corresponding to the transverse limiting groove and a longitudinal limiting hole corresponding to the longitudinal limiting post. When the base moves to the predetermined working area, the transverse limiting post engages in the transverse limiting groove, and the longitudinal limiting post is inserted into the longitudinal limiting hole.

10. The feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The limiting mechanism is further provided with a third lifting drive mechanism and an air supply nozzle connected to the output end of the third lifting drive mechanism. The base is provided with an air distribution block corresponding to the air supply nozzle. The air distribution block is connected to the pneumatic mechanism on the base. When the base moves to the predetermined working area, the air supply nozzle is inserted into the air distribution block, and air is supplied to the pneumatic mechanism on the base through the air distribution block.

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