A four-axis module mechanism for feeding

By designing a four-axis modular mechanism, and utilizing components such as electrically controlled slide rails, crawler chains, and electrically controlled grippers, the automated picking, placing, and handling of products is achieved. This solves the problem of low automation in traditional feeding mechanisms, improves production efficiency and stability, and adapts to production line workstations of different heights.

CN224492809UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14JIANGSU JOINSUN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
JIANGSU JOINSUN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-04
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Traditional feeding mechanisms have low automation, low production efficiency, and the stability and accuracy of manual operation are difficult to guarantee. Furthermore, the dispersed functions lead to complex production processes, large equipment footprint, and easy failures in the connection between equipment.

Method used

Design a four-axis module mechanism that uses electrically controlled slide rails and crawler-type cable chains to work together, combined with electrically controlled grippers and barcode scanners, to achieve automated product picking, placing, and handling. The mechanism height can be adjusted by servo motors and bevel gear structures to adapt to different production line workstations.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and accuracy of material feeding, simplifies the production process, reduces manual intervention, increases production efficiency, adapts to production line stations of different heights, and optimizes equipment layout.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to product feeding mechanism technical field, and disclose a four -axis module mechanism for feeding, including base station platform, the base station platform top fixedly connected with electric control slide rail no.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of product feeding mechanisms, specifically a four-axis module mechanism for feeding. Background Technology

[0002] In the current field of automated production, product feeding and related operations face many challenges. On the one hand, traditional feeding mechanisms have a low degree of automation and rely heavily on manual labor for product handling and fixture transportation, resulting in low production efficiency. Furthermore, the stability and precision of manual operations are difficult to guarantee, leading to inconsistent product quality.

[0003] On the other hand, functional dispersion is also a common problem. Different operation steps are often completed by multiple independent devices, resulting in a complex production process, large equipment footprint, and easy failures in the connection between devices, which affects the overall production efficiency.

[0004] In order to improve the stability and accuracy of material feeding in production and to centralize the relevant functions of material feeding, this application proposes a four-axis module mechanism for material feeding. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a four-axis module mechanism for material feeding, which improves the stability and accuracy of material feeding in production and centralizes the relevant functions of material feeding.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials, including a base platform, an electrically controlled slide rail one fixedly connected to the top of the base platform, electrically controlled slide rail two and a mounting plate respectively installed on the two drive ends of the electrically controlled slide rail one, a guide rail frame fixedly connected to the right end of the mounting plate, a lifting seat slidably connected to the right end of the guide rail frame, an electrically controlled clamping frame fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting seat, a tracked drag chain installed on the rear side of the guide rail frame, the other end of the tracked drag chain installed on the upper side of the outer wall of the lifting seat, an electrically controlled slide rail three installed on the drive end of the electrically controlled slide rail two, an extension plate installed on the drive end of the electrically controlled slide rail three, a fixed base fixedly connected to the bottom front end of the extension plate, and a barcode scanner two fixedly connected to the left side of the top end of the fixed base.

[0007] Further description: An asynchronous motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the mounting base, and an electrically controlled gripper is fixedly connected to the drive end of the asynchronous motor; the asynchronous motor provides a driving force for the rotation of the electrically controlled gripper, and the electrically controlled gripper has a built-in cylinder to provide a horizontal function for the gripper.

[0008] Further description: A vertical rod is fixedly connected to the front of the bottom end of the base platform, and a barcode scanner is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical rod; the barcode scanner scans the barcode on the surface of the item by emitting infrared light.

[0009] Further description: Slide rods are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the base platform. Support legs are slidably connected to the outer walls of the slide rods. A mounting base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the opposite end of each support leg. A reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to the lower side of the opposite end of each support leg. The reinforcing rod between the support legs can improve the stability between the two support legs.

[0010] Further description: The inner wall of the bottom end of each slide rod is threaded with a screw rod, and the bottom end of each screw rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support leg; the threads on the outer walls of the two screw rods run in opposite directions.

[0011] Further description: The support leg is rotatably connected to a transmission rod on the inner wall of the slide bar at one end. Both ends of the transmission rod pass through the inner wall of the support leg and are fixedly connected to driven bevel gears. A transmission connection is provided between the driven bevel gears on both sides, so when one driven bevel gear rotates, the other driven bevel gear rotates synchronously.

[0012] Further description: Each screw has a fixedly connected driving bevel gear at the bottom of its outer wall, and the driving bevel gear and the driven bevel gear are meshed together; the bevel gears mesh with each other to form a transmission effect.

[0013] Further description: A servo motor is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front support leg located below the screw. The drive end of the servo motor passes through the inner wall of the support leg and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the front screw; the servo motor provides the driving effect for the rotation of the screw.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. In this utility model, the product picking and placing is completed through the coordinated operation of electrically controlled slide rail one, electrically controlled slide rail two, electrically controlled slide rail three, as well as electrically controlled slide rail one, guide rail frame, and crawler drag chain, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency. Moreover, each part has a clear division of labor, which can accurately clamp and transport products, improve operational accuracy, and also realize the functions of product picking and placing, barcode scanning, and transportation, thus optimizing the production process.

[0016] 2. In this utility model, through the cooperation of the support leg, slide rod, servo motor, screw, transmission rod, driven bevel gear, and driving bevel gear, the slide rod moves upward within the support leg and pushes the base platform to rise, thereby increasing the height of the mechanism and adapting to production line workstations of different heights. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a four-axis module mechanism for feeding according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the extension plate structure of a four-axis module mechanism for feeding according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3This is a cross-sectional view of the support leg of a four-axis module mechanism for feeding according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the slide bar of a four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base platform; 2. Electrically controlled slide rail one; 3. Electrically controlled slide rail two; 4. Electrically controlled slide rail three; 5. Extension plate; 6. Mounting plate; 7. Guide rail frame; 8. Lifting seat; 9. Tracked cable chain; 10. Electrically controlled clamping frame; 11. Vertical rod; 12. Barcode scanner one; 13. Support leg; 14. Fixing seat; 15. Barcode scanner two; 16. Asynchronous motor; 17. Electrically controlled gripper; 18. Slide rod; 19. Servo motor; 20. Transmission rod; 21. Reinforcing rod; 22. Screw; 23. Driven bevel gear; 24. Driven bevel gear; 25. Fixing seat. 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] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figures 1-2 A four-axis module mechanism for loading materials includes a base platform 1. An electrically controlled slide rail 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the base platform 1. Electrically controlled slide rails 3 and a mounting plate 6 are respectively installed on the drive ends of the electrically controlled slide rail 2. A guide rail frame 7 is fixedly connected to the right end of the mounting plate 6. A lifting seat 8 is slidably connected to the right end of the guide rail frame 7. An electrically controlled clamping frame 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the lifting seat 8. A tracked drag chain 9 is installed on the rear side of the guide rail frame 7, and the other end of the tracked drag chain 9 is installed on the outer wall of the lifting seat 8. On the side, an electric control slide rail 3 is installed at the drive end of the electric control slide rail 2 3. An extension plate 5 is installed at the drive end of the electric control slide rail 3 4. A fixed base 14 is fixedly connected to the bottom front end of the extension plate 5. A barcode scanner 2 15 is fixedly connected to the top left side of the fixed base 14. An asynchronous motor 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed base 14. An electric control gripper 17 is fixedly connected to the drive end of the asynchronous motor 16. A vertical rod 11 is fixedly connected to the front bottom end of the base platform 1. A barcode scanner 12 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical rod 11.

[0025] To further explain, firstly, the mechanism needs to be programmed and debugged before use. After debugging, it can be put into use. During use, the electric control slide rail 2 3 and the mounting plate 6 are controlled by the drive end of the electric control slide rail 1 2 and move back and forth on the track of the electric control slide rail 1 2. After the electric control slide rail 2 3 is moved to the corresponding product area, the electric control slide rail 3 4 is moved by the electric control slide rail 2 3 to reach above the product. Then, the extension plate 5 is raised and lowered by the electric control slide rail 3 4 to lower it closer to the product. At this time, the barcode scanner 2 15 scans the barcode on the surface of the product. After scanning, the electric control gripper 17 picks up the material, and the extension plate 5 is raised to a certain height by the electric control slide rail 3 4 so that the product and the barcode scanner 1 12 are at the same height.

[0026] Next, the asynchronous motor 16 is started, and its drive end drives the electronically controlled gripper 17 to rotate, so that the barcode on the other side of the product surface can be scanned by the barcode scanner 12. After scanning, the drive end of the asynchronous motor 16 reverses, and the product is reset. Then, the electronically controlled slide rail 2 continues to control the movement of the electronically controlled slide rail 3, so that it is close to the guide rail frame 7. At the same time, the tracked drag chain 9 runs, pushing the connected lifting seat 8 to slide down on the track of the guide rail frame 7, so that the electronically controlled clamping frame 10 is close to the pallet area. Then, the electronically controlled clamping frame 10 clamps a pallet, and then the tracked drag chain 9 drives the lifting seat 8 to move up and reset.

[0027] Then, after the second electric slide rail 3 moves to the vicinity of the lifting seat 8, the position of the extension plate 5 is adjusted with the cooperation of the second electric slide rail 3 and the third electric slide rail 4, and the product is placed on the top of the pallet. Then the electric gripper 17 opens so that the product is completely placed on the pallet. After that, relying on the coordinated cooperation of the first electric slide rail 2, the second electric slide rail 3, and the third electric slide rail 4, the above operation is repeated to place the product in the corresponding position on the top of the pallet in sequence. Finally, the placement plate 6 is moved by the control of the first electric slide rail 2, which drives the pallet and product held inside the electric clamping frame 10 to move to the next process area to complete the processing.

[0028] Based on the above, to further explain, the electric gripper 17 and the electric clamping frame 10 used in the production of metal jigs in this organization are existing electrical equipment used to grip jig products and jig trays. The surface of the tray has several slots to accommodate jig placement. The electrical drive components used in this organization all operate according to PLC coding programs.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] Please see Figures 3-4Further, based on Embodiment 1, slide rods 18 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the bottom end of the base platform 1. Support legs 13 are slidably connected to the outer walls of the slide rods 18. Anchor seats 25 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the opposite ends of the support legs 13. Reinforcing rods 21 are fixedly connected to the lower side of the opposite end of the support legs 13. Screws 22 are threadedly connected to the inner walls of the bottom ends of the slide rods 18. The bottom ends of the screws 22 are rotatably connected to the inner walls of the support legs 13. A transmission rod 20 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the slide rod 18 at the opposite end of the support legs 13. Driven bevel gears 23 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear ends of the transmission rod 20 through the inner walls of the support legs 13. A driving bevel gear 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer walls of the screws 22. The driving bevel gears 24 and driven bevel gears 23 are meshed. A servo motor 19 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front support leg 13 at the lower side of the screw 22. The drive end of the servo motor 19 passes through the inner wall of the support leg 13 and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the front screw 22.

[0031] To further explain, by starting the servo motor 19, its drive end drives the corresponding screw 22 to rotate clockwise, causing the active bevel gear 24 at the bottom of its outer wall to drive the meshing driven bevel gear 23 to rotate. Then, through the transmission rod 20, the driven bevel gear 23 on the other side rotates, causing the corresponding meshing active bevel gear 24 to drive the screw 22 at that location to rotate counterclockwise, thereby causing the two screws 22 to rotate synchronously. Since the thread directions on the outer walls of the two screws 22 are opposite, the two slide bars 18 will slide upwards synchronously and lift the base platform 1, thereby adjusting the height of the mechanism to adapt to production line stations of different heights.

[0032] Before use and debugging, this mechanism needs to be installed at the workstation in the product area. The mechanism is fixed at this location by using bolts to fit the insertion holes on the inner wall of the mounting base 25 and the docking holes on the workstation.

[0033] Working Principle: First, the device is pre-programmed and debugged. During use, the electrically controlled slide rail 2 (3) and the mounting plate 6 are controlled by the drive end of electrically controlled slide rail 1 (2), causing them to move back and forth on the track of electrically controlled slide rail 1 (2). First, electrically controlled slide rail 2 (3) is moved to the corresponding product area. Then, electrically controlled slide rail 2 (3) controls the movement of electrically controlled slide rail 3 (4), causing it to move above the product. Next, electrically controlled slide rail 3 (4) controls the raising and lowering of the extension plate 5, causing it to descend and approach the product. The barcode scanner 2 (15) scans the barcode on the product surface, and then the electrically controlled gripper 17 grips the material. Next, electrically controlled slide rail 3 (4) controls the extension plate 5 to rise to a certain height, keeping the product and the barcode scanner 1 (12) at the same height. Then, the asynchronous motor 16 starts, and its drive end rotates the electrically controlled gripper 17, allowing the barcode on the other side of the product surface to be scanned by the barcode scanner 1 (12). After scanning, the asynchronous motor 16 drives... The end is reversed, causing the product to reset. Then, the electronically controlled slide rail 1 continues to control the movement of the electronically controlled slide rail 2, bringing it closer to the guide rail frame 7. At the same time, the crawler-type drag chain 9 runs, pushing the connected lifting seat 8 down the track of the guide rail frame 7, causing the electronically controlled clamping frame 10 to approach the pallet area. Then, the electronically controlled clamping frame 10 is used to clamp a pallet. Subsequently, the crawler-type drag chain 9 drives the lifting seat 8 to move up and reset. After the electronically controlled slide rail 2 moves to the vicinity of the lifting seat 8, with the cooperation of the electronically controlled slide rail 2 and the electronically controlled slide rail 3, the position of the extension plate 5 is adjusted, and the product is placed on top of the pallet. Then, the electronically controlled gripper 17 opens, so that the product is completely placed on the pallet. Then, relying on the cooperation of the electronically controlled slide rail 1, the electronically controlled slide rail 2, the electronically controlled slide rail 2, and the electronically controlled slide rail 3, the above operation is repeated to place the product in the corresponding position on the top of the pallet in sequence. Then, the placement plate 6 is moved by the electronically controlled slide rail 1, thereby driving the pallet and product held inside the electronically controlled clamping frame 10 to move to the next process area and complete the processing.

[0034] 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. A four-axis module mechanism for loading materials, comprising a base platform (1), characterized in that: The top of the base platform (1) is fixedly connected to an electrically controlled slide rail one (2). The two driving ends of the electrically controlled slide rail one (2) are respectively equipped with an electrically controlled slide rail two (3) and a mounting plate (6). The right end of the mounting plate (6) is fixedly connected to a guide rail frame (7). The right end of the guide rail frame (7) is slidably connected to a lifting seat (8). The bottom end of the lifting seat (8) is fixedly connected to an electrically controlled clamping frame (10). The rear side of the guide rail frame (7) is equipped with a tracked drag chain (9). The other end of the tracked drag chain (9) is installed on the upper side of the outer wall of the lifting seat (8). The driving end of the electrically controlled slide rail two (3) is equipped with an electrically controlled slide rail three (4). The driving end of the electrically controlled slide rail three (4) is equipped with an extension plate (5). The bottom front end of the extension plate (5) is fixedly connected to a fixed seat (14). The left side of the top end of the fixed seat (14) is fixedly connected to a barcode scanner two (15).

2. The four-axis module mechanism for feeding according to claim 1, characterized in that: An asynchronous motor (16) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed seat (14), and an electrically controlled gripper (17) is fixedly connected to the drive end of the asynchronous motor (16).

3. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vertical rod (11) is fixedly connected to the front of the bottom end of the base platform (1), and a barcode scanner (12) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the vertical rod (11).

4. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base platform (1) is fixedly connected to sliding rods (18) on both the front and rear sides of the bottom end. Supporting legs (13) are slidably connected to the outer wall of the sliding rods (18). An anchor seat (25) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the opposite end of the supporting legs (13). A reinforcing rod (21) is fixedly connected to the lower side of the opposite end of the supporting legs (13).

5. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the slide rods (18) has a screw (22) threadedly connected to the inner wall of its bottom end, and the bottom end of each screw (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support leg (13).

6. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support leg (13) is rotatably connected to a transmission rod (20) on the inner wall of the slide rod (18) at one end. Both ends of the transmission rod (20) pass through the inner wall of the support leg (13) and are fixedly connected to a driven bevel gear (23).

7. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the outer wall of the screw (22) is fixedly connected with a driving bevel gear (24), and the driving bevel gear (24) and the driven bevel gear (23) are meshed.

8. A four-axis module mechanism for feeding materials according to claim 4, characterized in that: A servo motor (19) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the front support leg (13) located below the screw (22). The drive end of the servo motor (19) passes through the inner wall of the support leg (13) and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the front screw (22).