Aluminum plate combined type automatic feeding device

By designing an automated aluminum plate feeding device, which utilizes components such as pneumatic suction cups and electric cylinders to achieve automated aluminum plate feeding, the problems of low efficiency and poor safety of manual feeding are solved, thereby improving production efficiency and safety.

CN224466980UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07SHANGHAI CHANGSHEN ALUMINUM CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI CHANGSHEN ALUMINUM CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the production and processing of aluminum plates in CNC machining centers, manual loading is inefficient, labor-intensive, and can easily lead to aluminum plates shifting, scratching, or falling off, affecting production quality and safety.

Method used

Design an automatic aluminum plate feeding device that utilizes components such as pneumatic suction cups, electric cylinders, and stop bars to achieve automated aluminum plate feeding. This includes pneumatic suction cups for picking up the aluminum plates, electric cylinders for driving them, and stop bars for limiting the movement of the aluminum plates, ensuring stable conveying of the aluminum plates.

Benefits of technology

It improves material feeding efficiency, reduces labor intensity, reduces the risk of aluminum plate misalignment and damage, and enhances production safety and quality.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic aluminum plate feeding device, belonging to the field of aluminum plate feeding technology. It includes: a conveyor platform; a main beam frame is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform, a first electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the main beam frame, a pneumatic cylinder is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the first electric cylinder, and a pneumatically controlled suction cup is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the pneumatic cylinder for picking up aluminum plates and moving them up and down; a mounting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform, two symmetrical side stops are fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate, a second electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate, and an adjusting stop lever is driven to one end of the telescopic shaft of the second electric cylinder. This utility model, through the gripping of the pneumatically controlled suction cup component, the conveying of the first electric cylinder and the pneumatic cylinder component, the aluminum plate replenishment of the third electric cylinder component, and the limiting of each stop lever, works together to replace manual labor in the continuous feeding of multiple aluminum plates, improving efficiency and quality.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of aluminum plate feeding technology, specifically to an automatic aluminum plate feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, when aluminum sheets are processed in CNC machining centers for cutting, drilling, milling, and engraving, they are typically moved piece by piece to the conveyor table connected to the CNC machining center for reloading. Because aluminum sheets are processed in large quantities, manual handling is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient. Furthermore, the handling process can easily lead to aluminum sheets shifting, scratching, or falling, affecting production quality and operational safety.

[0003] Based on this, this utility model designs an automatic feeding device for aluminum plates to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for aluminum plates to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic aluminum plate feeding device, comprising: a conveyor platform; a main beam frame is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform, a first electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the main beam frame, a cylinder is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the first electric cylinder, and a pneumatically controlled suction cup is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the cylinder for picking up aluminum plates and moving them up and down;

[0006] A mounting plate is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform. Two symmetrical side stops are fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate. A second electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate. An adjustment stop is driven to one end of the telescopic shaft of the second electric cylinder. A rear stop is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate corresponding to the adjustment stop.

[0007] A third electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate. The telescopic shaft of the third electric cylinder passes through the mounting plate and is connected to a support plate. The support plate is located within the limiting area enclosed by the two side stops, the adjusting stop, and the rear stop, and is in contact with and supports the bottom surface of the stacked aluminum plate.

[0008] Preferably, a plurality of secondary beam frames are fixed sequentially on the top of the conveyor platform, and two symmetrical strip baffles are provided at the bottom of the secondary beam frames. The two strip baffles are arranged parallel to each other along the conveying direction and are used to abut against the side of the aluminum plate to limit its lateral displacement.

[0009] Preferably, the outer wall of the sub-beam frame is provided with a strip-shaped insertion hole, and the strip-shaped baffle and the strip-shaped insertion hole are threadedly locked with bolts to achieve a detachable locking connection.

[0010] Preferably, two symmetrical stabilizing rods are slidably connected to the outer wall of the main beam frame, and one end of the stabilizing rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder to provide guidance and support during the translation of the cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the pallet is fixedly connected with two symmetrical slip rings. The two slip rings are respectively sleeved and can slide along the outer wall of the two side stops to guide the pallet to rise and fall and limit its lateral swing.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by using the gripping of the pneumatic suction cup component, the conveying of the first electric cylinder and the pneumatic cylinder component, the aluminum plate filling of the third electric cylinder component, and the limiting of each stop bar, the components work together to replace manual labor to realize the continuous feeding of multiple aluminum plates, improve efficiency and quality, significantly reduce downtime, and make the machine safer and reduce worker risks. Attached Figure Description

[0013] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

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

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the pneumatic suction cup material handling in this embodiment;

[0016] Figure 3 The front view highlights the overall structure in this embodiment;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the mounting plate installation structure in this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram highlighting the installation structure of the main beam frame in this embodiment.

[0019] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0020] 1. Conveyor platform; 2. Main beam frame; 3. Mounting plate; 4. First electric cylinder; 5. Pneumatic cylinder; 6. Pneumatic suction cup; 7. Side stop bar; 8. Rear stop bar; 9. Second electric cylinder; 10. Adjustment stop bar; 11. Third electric cylinder; 12. Support plate; 13. Slip ring; 14. Strip baffle; 15. Sub-beam frame; 16. Strip insertion hole; 17. Stabilizer bar. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an aluminum plate combined automatic feeding device, including: a conveyor platform 1; a main beam frame 2 is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform 1, a first electric cylinder 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the main beam frame 2, a cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the first electric cylinder 4, and a pneumatic suction cup 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the cylinder 5 for picking up aluminum plates and moving them up and down.

[0023] A mounting plate 3 is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform 1. Two symmetrical side stops 7 are fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 3. A second electric cylinder 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 3. A control stop 10 is driven to one end of the telescopic shaft of the second electric cylinder 9. A rear stop 8 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate 3 corresponding to the control stop 10.

[0024] The bottom of the mounting plate 3 is fixedly connected to a third electric cylinder 11. The telescopic shaft of the third electric cylinder 11 passes through the mounting plate 3 and is connected to a support plate 12. The support plate 12 is located in the limiting area enclosed by the two side stops 7, the adjusting stop 10 and the rear stop 8, and contacts and supports the bottom surface of the stacked aluminum plate.

[0025] The first electric cylinder 4 drives the pneumatic cylinder 5 to move laterally on the conveyor table 1. The pneumatic cylinder 5 can control the pneumatic suction cup 6 to move and accurately pick up the aluminum plate, realizing automatic plate picking. The second electric cylinder 9 can drive the adjustment lever 10 to move away or reset quickly, which is convenient for personnel to load materials quickly. The third electric cylinder 11 drives the pallet 12 to lift and support the aluminum plate, ensuring the stability of the loading and replenishment. All the electric cylinders used are servo electric cylinders, which can be precisely adjusted by the servo control system.

[0026] More preferably, a plurality of secondary beam frames 15 are fixed in sequence on the top of the conveyor platform 1, and two symmetrical strip baffles 14 are provided at the bottom of the secondary beam frames 15. The two strip baffles 14 are arranged in parallel along the conveying direction and are used to abut against the side of the aluminum plate to limit its lateral displacement.

[0027] A secondary beam frame 15 is set on the conveyor platform 1, and parallel strip baffles 14 are installed at its bottom to contact the side of the aluminum plate, preventing lateral displacement during the conveying process, effectively maintaining the stable positioning of the aluminum plate in the conveying direction, and avoiding material jamming or damage caused by deviation.

[0028] A further preferred embodiment has a strip-shaped insertion hole 16 on the outer wall of the sub-beam frame 15, and a bolt is threadedly locked between the strip baffle 14 and the strip-shaped insertion hole 16 to achieve a detachable locking connection;

[0029] The strip baffle 14 is threadedly connected to the strip-shaped insertion hole 16 on the outer wall of the sub-beam frame 15 by bolts, and can be disassembled or its position adjusted as needed.

[0030] More preferably, two symmetrical stabilizer bars 17 are slidably connected to the outer wall of the main beam frame 2. One end of the stabilizer bar 17 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 5 to provide guidance and support during the translation of the cylinder 5.

[0031] A sliding stabilizer bar 17 is installed on the outer wall of the main beam frame 2 and fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder 5. The stabilizer bar 17 provides parallel guidance during the movement of the cylinder 5, thereby improving stability.

[0032] More preferably, two symmetrical slip rings 13 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pallet 12. The two slip rings 13 are respectively sleeved and can slide along the outer wall of the two side stops 7 to guide the pallet 12 to rise and fall and limit its lateral swing.

[0033] A slip ring 13 is fixed to the outer wall of the pallet 12. The slip ring 13 is sleeved on the side stop bar 7 and can slide along it to limit the lateral swing of the pallet 12 and guide it to rise and fall smoothly.

[0034] One specific application of this embodiment is: the second electric cylinder 9 drives the control lever 10 to move away, so that the personnel can neatly stack the aluminum plates to be loaded on the pallet 12. The four sides of the aluminum plate contact the side lever 7, the control lever 10 and the rear lever 8 respectively to achieve initial positioning. Then the control lever 10 is reset to complete the aluminum plate loading operation.

[0035] Then, the first electric cylinder 4 is activated, controlling the cylinder 5 and the pneumatic suction cup 6 to move horizontally, aligning the suction end of the pneumatic suction cup 6 with the stacked aluminum plates. The cylinder 5 then controls the pneumatic suction cup 6 to descend to the surface of the aluminum plates. Through the negative pressure suction of the pneumatic suction cup 6 connected to an external air source, the top layer of aluminum plates is firmly sucked in. After the first electric cylinder 4 and the cylinder 5 reverse their reset action, the aluminum plates are driven to detach from the stacked layer. The third electric cylinder 11 controls the stacked aluminum plates to move up one position through the support plate 12. Then, the detached aluminum plates are moved to the conveying position above the conveyor platform 1. The pneumatic suction cup 6 releases the negative pressure and releases the aluminum plates. The aluminum plates fall between the two strip baffles 14 on the sub-beam frame 15. The strip baffles 14 restrict lateral displacement to ensure that the plates remain aligned during the conveying process. The above steps are repeated to achieve continuous automatic feeding without manual handling, reducing labor intensity and improving feeding efficiency and safety.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for aluminum plates, characterized in that, include: Conveyor platform (1); a main beam frame (2) is fixedly connected to one end of the conveyor platform (1), a first electric cylinder (4) is fixedly connected to the top of the main beam frame (2), a cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the first electric cylinder (4), and a pneumatic suction cup (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the telescopic shaft of the cylinder (5) for picking up aluminum plates and moving them up and down. One end of the conveyor platform (1) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (3), and the top of the mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to two symmetrical side stops (7). The top of the mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to a second electric cylinder (9), and one end of the telescopic shaft of the second electric cylinder (9) is connected to an adjustment stop (10). The top of the mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to a rear stop (8) corresponding to the adjustment stop (10). The mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to a third electric cylinder (11) at the bottom. The telescopic shaft of the third electric cylinder (11) passes through the mounting plate (3) and is connected to a support plate (12). The support plate (12) is located in the limiting area enclosed by the two side stops (7), the adjustment stop (10) and the rear stop (8), and is in contact with and supports the bottom surface of the stacked aluminum plate.

2. The aluminum plate combined type automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the conveyor platform (1) is fixed with multiple sub-beam frames (15) in sequence. The bottom of the sub-beam frames (15) is provided with two symmetrical strip baffles (14). The two strip baffles (14) are arranged in parallel along the conveying direction and are used to abut against the side of the aluminum plate to limit its lateral displacement.

3. The aluminum plate combined type automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the sub-beam frame (15) is provided with a strip-shaped insertion hole (16), and the strip-shaped baffle (14) and the strip-shaped insertion hole (16) are threaded and locked with bolts to achieve a detachable locking connection.

4. The aluminum plate combined type automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the main beam frame (2) is slidably connected with two symmetrical stabilizer bars (17). One end of the stabilizer bar (17) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cylinder (5) to provide guidance and support during the translation of the cylinder (5).

5. The aluminum plate combined type automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the pallet (12) is fixedly connected with two symmetrical slip rings (13). The two slip rings (13) are respectively sleeved and can slide along the outer wall of the two side stops (7) to guide the pallet (12) to rise and fall and limit its lateral swing.