Movable reel loading rack
By designing a movable reel feeder, the problems of difficult feeding and safety hazards of metal reels in automated production lines were solved, and efficient and safe reel changing operations were achieved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 易纳纬(杭州)智能科技有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
In existing automated production lines, feeding metal coils is difficult, the operating space is limited, and there are safety hazards, resulting in low efficiency and the risk of workplace injuries.
Design a movable reel feeder that combines a support frame, a turntable, and a slide to adjust the position and orientation of the reel. Combined with limiting components and angle locking components, it ensures the stability and safety of the reel during use.
It improves the material changing efficiency of metal coils, reduces the labor intensity of operators, lowers the risk of accidental falls, and ensures production safety and equipment reliability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material conveying technology in automated production lines, and in particular to a movable reel feeder. Background Technology
[0002] In current automated production lines, metal coil loading typically relies on fixed loading racks. However, this fixed design has significant drawbacks. First, the area in front of the loading rack is often obstructed by densely packed processing stations, severely limiting the operating space. Second, the metal coils themselves are extremely heavy (up to tens of kilograms each), making it extremely difficult and strenuous for operators to move these heavy coils in confined spaces for loading or changing operations. These two factors result in a coil changing process that is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also highly prone to coil slippage accidents due to operational difficulties. These accidents can cause damage to the coils and products, or even endanger operator safety and create workplace injuries. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main technical problem solved by this utility model is to provide a movable reel feeder that can move the position and orientation of the feeder when it is necessary to change materials, so as to change materials in a space with sufficient space, reduce the workload of personnel, and reduce personnel injury and product damage caused by reel falling due to inconvenient feeding.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a movable reel loading rack, comprising: a support frame set on a workbench, the support frame being used to support the height of the reel; characterized in that a turntable is connected to the lower end of the support frame, the turntable being used to adjust the orientation of the reel; a slide is rotatably connected to the turntable, the slide is mounted on a slide rail, and the slide and the slide rail slide together to adjust the position of the reel on the workbench; a limiting component is provided on the workbench to limit the position of the slide; when the reel is in use, the limiting component is used to fix the position of the slide; an angle locking component is provided on the turntable, when the reel is in use, the turntable is connected to the slide through the angle locking component to lock the angle of the turntable on the slide, thereby preventing the reel from rotating.
[0005] Preferably, the limiting component includes a quick clamp and a strong magnet. A first mounting plate is provided on the worktable, and the strong magnet is mounted on the first mounting plate. The strong magnet is magnetically attracted to one end of the slide, so that when the tray is in use, the strong magnet attracts the position of the slide and prevents the slide from slipping. A second mounting plate is provided on the worktable, and the quick clamp is mounted on the second mounting plate. The quick clamp can abut against the other end of the slide, thereby fixing the position of the slide in cooperation with the strong magnet.
[0006] Preferably, the angle locking assembly includes a rotating plunger and a fixed plate. The fixed plate is connected to the slide and has a limiting groove facing the turntable. The rotating plunger is disposed on the turntable and faces the limiting groove. The head of the rotating plunger extends into the limiting groove to lock the relative position of the turntable and the slide, thereby preventing the turntable from rotating on the slide.
[0007] Preferably, a locking block is provided on the slide, and a locking hole is provided on the locking block. A through hole coaxial with the locking hole is provided on the turntable. The fastener is connected to the locking hole on the locking block through the through hole to lock the position of the turntable on the slide.
[0008] Preferably, a roller is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixed plate, and the roller rolls and rubs against the lower side of the turntable.
[0009] Preferably, a first sensing plate is connected to the turntable, and a rotation positioning sensor that cooperates with the first sensing plate is provided on the worktable. The rotation positioning sensor is used to detect the position of the first sensing plate, thereby determining whether the turntable has rotated to the designated position.
[0010] Preferably, a second sensing plate is connected to the slide, and a transverse positioning sensor that cooperates with the second sensing plate is provided on the worktable to detect whether the slide has moved to the designated position.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The sliding cooperation between the slide table and the slide rail enables the horizontal obstacle-avoiding movement of the material tray. Combined with the rotation adjustment function of the turntable, it allows heavy-duty reels to be safely changed in open areas outside the production line, completely solving the problem of limited working space caused by workstation obstruction in fixed loading racks. Simultaneously, the dual locking mechanism of the limit component and the angle locking component firmly fixes the position of the slide table and prevents the turntable from rotating while the material tray is in operation, effectively preventing accidental falls of tens of kilograms of reels due to sliding or deflection, significantly reducing the risk of workplace injuries and product damage. Furthermore, the roller support structure reduces the frictional resistance of the turntable, while the linkage monitoring of the rotation position sensor and the lateral movement position sensor ensures the accuracy of equipment reset, fundamentally eliminating production accidents caused by failure to return to the correct position. Overall, it achieves a synergistic improvement in material changing safety, operational convenience, and operational reliability. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective;
[0015] Figure 4 yes Figure 3Enlarged schematic diagram of section B in the middle;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turntable and slide table when they are separated.
[0017] The components in the attached diagram are labeled as follows:
[0018] 1. Support frame;
[0019] 2. Material tray;
[0020] 3. Turntable; 31. First sensor; 32. Handle;
[0021] 4. Slide table; 41. Second sensor sheet;
[0022] 5. Slide rail;
[0023] 61. First mounting plate; 62. Strong magnet; 63. Second mounting plate; 64. Quick clamp;
[0024] 71. Rotary plunger; 72. Fixed plate; 721. Limiting groove; 722. Roller;
[0025] 81. Locking block; 82. Locking hole;
[0026] 91. Rotation positioning sensor; 92. Lateral positioning sensor. Detailed Implementation
[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0029] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0030] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," 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 communication 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.
[0031] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0032] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.
[0033] Unless otherwise specified, physical quantities in formulas should be understood as basic quantities of SI base units, or derived quantities derived from basic quantities through mathematical operations such as multiplication, division, differentiation, or integration.
[0034] Example:
[0035] refer to Figures 1-5A movable reel loading rack includes: a support frame 1 arranged on a workbench, the support frame 1 supporting the height of a reel 2; a turntable 3 bolted to the lower end of the support frame 1, the turntable 3 adjusting the orientation of the reel 2; and a slide table 4 rotatably connected to the turntable 3, so that the position of the reel 2 can be rotated by rotating the turntable 3, thereby adjusting the orientation of the reel 2, so that when changing materials, the orientation of the reel 2 can avoid densely obstructed areas. A bearing can be installed on the slide table 4, and the turntable 3 can be connected to the bearing to achieve the rotatable connection between the turntable 3 and the slide table 4, but any method of achieving the rotatable connection between the turntable and the slide table 4 is acceptable and not limited to this. The slide table 4 is mounted on a slide rail 5, and the slide table 4 and the slide rail 5 slide together to adjust the position of the reel 2 on the workbench. When changing materials, pulling the slide table 4 moves the reel 2 to an open area, and rotating the turntable 3 changes the orientation of the reel 2, thus providing sufficient space for material changing and facilitating operator handling. To ensure the stability of the material tray 2 during use, a limiting component is installed on the worktable to restrict the position of the slide table 4. When the material tray 2 is in use, the limiting component fixes the horizontal position of the slide table 4. An angle locking component is installed on the turntable 3. When the material tray 2 is in use, the turntable 3 is connected to the slide table 4 through the angle locking component to lock the angle position of the turntable 3 on the slide table 4, thereby preventing the material tray 2 from rotating. The cooperation of the limiting component and the angle locking component prevents both sliding and rotation of the material tray 2 on the worktable, ensuring the stability of the material tray 2's position during use without affecting the operation of the conveyor belt.
[0036] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The limiting component includes a quick clamp 64 and a powerful magnet 62. A first mounting plate 61 is bolted to the worktable. The powerful magnet 62 is mounted on the first mounting plate 61 and faces the slide table 4. When the slide table 4 is in the use position, the powerful magnet 62 is magnetically attracted to one end of the slide table 4. Thus, when the material tray 2 is in use or after the material tray 2 is replaced and sent to the use position, the powerful magnet 62 attracts the position of the slide table 4 to prevent the slide table 4 from slipping. A second mounting plate 63 is bolted to the worktable. The fixed end of the quick clamp 64 is bolted to the second mounting plate 63. Thus, the movable end of the quick clamp 64 can abut against the other end of the slide table 4. With the cooperation of the quick clamp 64 and the powerful magnet 62, the position of the slide table 4 is fixed, preventing the slide table 4 from slipping and shaking on the slide rail 5, thereby preventing the material tray 2 from slipping and shaking on the worktable.
[0037] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5The angle locking assembly includes a rotating plunger 71 and a fixing plate 72. The fixing plate 72 is bolted to the slide table 4, and a limiting groove 721 is formed on the fixing plate 72 facing the turntable 3, i.e., the limiting groove 721 is formed at the upper end of the fixing plate 72. Multiple fixing plates 72 can be arranged. The rotating plunger 71 is fastened to the turntable 3 by a nut and is arranged facing the limiting groove 721. When the head of the rotating plunger 71 extends into the limiting groove 721, the relative position between the turntable 3 and the slide table 4 is locked by rotating the plunger 71, preventing the turntable 3 from rotating on the slide table 4, thereby preventing the material tray 2 from rotating on the worktable and ensuring the stability of the material tray 2's position during use. When it is necessary to rotate the orientation of the material tray 2, pulling out the rotating plunger 71 will disengage its head from the limiting groove 721, thereby rotating the angle of the turntable 3 and thus rotating the orientation of the material tray 2. To facilitate the control of the turntable 3, a handle 32 is installed on the turntable 3.
[0038] refer to Figure 5 To further secure the connection between the turntable 3 and the slide table 4 and fix the angle during use, a locking block 81 is bolted to the slide table 4. The locking block 81 has a locking hole 82. The turntable 3 has a through hole coaxial with the locking hole 82. Fasteners (such as screws, bolts, etc.) pass through the through hole and are threaded to the locking hole 82 on the locking block 81 to lock the position of the turntable 3 on the slide table 4.
[0039] refer to Figure 5 In order to reduce the resistance of the turntable 3 when it rotates and to provide more support for the turntable 3, a roller 722 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the fixed plate 72. The roller 722 rolls and rubs against the lower side of the turntable 3, thereby reducing friction and providing support for the turntable 3.
[0040] refer to Figure 2 A first sensing plate 31 is connected to the turntable 3. A rotation positioning sensor 91, which cooperates with the first sensing plate 31, is bolted to the worktable. The rotation positioning sensor 91 is used to detect the position of the first sensing plate 31, thereby determining whether the turntable 3 has rotated to the designated position, that is, whether it has rotated to the used angle. A second sensing plate 41 is connected to the slide table 4. A lateral positioning sensor 92, which cooperates with the second sensing plate 41, is bolted to the worktable, thereby detecting whether the slide table 4 has moved to the designated position, that is, whether it has slid to the position for use.
[0041] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A movable reel feeder, comprising: A support frame (1) is set on the workbench, the support frame (1) is used to support the height position of the material tray (2), characterized in that the lower end of the support frame (1) is connected to a turntable (3), the turntable (3) is used to adjust the orientation of the material tray (2), the turntable (3) is rotatably connected to a slide table (4), the slide table (4) is mounted on a slide rail (5), the slide table (4) and the slide rail (5) slide together to adjust the position of the material tray (2) on the workbench, the workbench is provided with a limiting component for limiting the position of the slide table (4), when the material tray (2) is in use, the limiting component is used to fix the position of the slide table (4), the turntable (3) is provided with an angle locking component, when the material tray (2) is in use, the turntable (3) is connected to the slide table (4) through the angle locking component to lock the angle of the turntable (3) on the slide table (4), thereby preventing the material tray (2) from rotating.
2. The movable reel feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a quick clamp (64) and a strong magnet (62). A first mounting plate (61) is provided on the worktable. The strong magnet (62) is located on the first mounting plate (61). The strong magnet (62) is magnetically attracted to one end of the slide (4). Thus, when the tray (2) is in the use position, the strong magnet (62) attracts the position of the slide (4) to prevent the slide (4) from slipping. A second mounting plate (63) is provided on the worktable. The quick clamp (64) is located on the second mounting plate (63). The quick clamp (64) can abut against the other end of the slide (4) to fix the position of the slide (4) in cooperation with the strong magnet (62).
3. The movable reel feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle locking assembly includes a rotating plunger (71) and a fixing plate (72). The fixing plate (72) is connected to the slide (4) and has a limiting groove (721) facing the turntable (3). The rotating plunger (71) is set on the turntable (3) and faces the limiting groove (721). The head of the rotating plunger (71) extends into the limiting groove (721) to lock the relative position of the turntable (3) and the slide (4) and prevent the turntable (3) from rotating on the slide (4).
4. A movable reel feeder according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that: A locking block (81) is provided on the slide (4), and a locking hole (82) is provided on the locking block (81). A through hole coaxial with the locking hole (82) is provided on the turntable (3). The fastener is connected to the locking hole (82) on the locking block (81) through the through hole to lock the position of the turntable (3) on the slide (4).
5. A movable reel feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the fixed plate (72) is rotatably connected to a roller (722), and the roller (722) rolls and rubs against the lower side of the turntable (3).
6. A movable reel feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (3) is connected to a first sensing plate (31), and the workbench is provided with a rotation positioning sensor (91) that cooperates with the first sensing plate (31). The rotation positioning sensor (91) is used to detect the position of the first sensing plate (31) to determine whether the turntable (3) has rotated to the specified position.
7. A movable reel feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide (4) is connected to a second sensor plate (41), and the worktable is provided with a transverse positioning sensor (92) that cooperates with the second sensor plate (41) to detect whether the slide (4) has moved to the designated position.