A universal feeding system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a general feeding system, include: tray subassembly, tray subassembly includes a square tray, and the square tray is provided with the blanking position, and the square tray is provided with first feeding area and second feeding area in, and first feeding area is located in square tray bottom surface, and second feeding area is along the bottom surface edge arrangement of square tray, and first feeding area and second feeding area surface all arrange a plurality of flexible antennae, tray vibrator is used to provide vibration power for square tray, a plurality of feeding tracks are used to carry out the blanking to the material of tray subassembly, track vibrator is used to provide vibration power for feeding track, controller is used to control the vibration frequency of tray vibrator and track vibrator, the utility model has solved the poor commonality of current feeding system, and the use cost high problem.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to automatic feeding technical field, especially, relate to a general feeding system BACKGROUND

[0002] Vibration disc is a kind of auxiliary feeding equipment of automatic assembly or automatic processing machinery, it can arrange various products in order, and product each part is assembled to become a complete product by cooperating with automatic assembly equipment, or the processing of workpiece is completed by cooperating with automatic processing machinery, there is a pulse electromagnet under the hopper of vibration disc, can make hopper make vertical vibration, hopper is driven by the inclined spring piece and makes torsional vibration around its vertical shaft, the parts in hopper, due to the vibration and along the spiral track, in the process of ascending, the parts can be automatically entered into the assembly or processing position according to the requirement of assembly or processing by the screening or attitude change of a series of tracks, and vibration disc needs to be stable when discharging.

[0003] The existing feeding system is only designed for a certain product, and has poor universality, cannot adapt to different sizes of materials, when different products need to be fed, corresponding feeding system needs to be used separately, greatly increasing the use cost of user. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model discloses a kind of general feeding systems, to solve the problem of poor universality of existing feeding system, high use cost.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides a kind of general feeding system, comprising:

[0006] Tray assembly, the tray assembly includes a square tray, the square tray is provided with a discharge position, the square tray is provided with first feeding area and second feeding area, the first feeding area is located at the bottom surface of the square tray, the second feeding area is arranged along the bottom surface edge of the square tray, the surface of the first feeding area and second feeding area is arranged with a plurality of flexible antennae;The surface height of the first feeding area is set from high to low along clockwise direction, the surface height of the second feeding area is set from low to high along clockwise direction, the lowest end of the second feeding area is connected with the lowest end of the first feeding area, the highest end of the second feeding area is connected with the discharge position;

[0007] Tray vibrator, installed at the bottom of the square tray, for providing vibration power for the square tray;

[0008] A plurality of feeding tracks, any feeding track includes feeding port and discharge port, the feeding port is connected with the discharge position of the square tray, the discharge port is provided with a sensor, when the sensor senses material, the tray vibrator stops vibrating;

[0009] a track vibrator installed at the bottom of the feeding track, for providing vibration power for the feeding track, the feeding track and the track vibrator being detachably installed;

[0010] a controller electrically connected with the tray vibrator and the track vibrator respectively, for controlling the vibration frequency of the tray vibrator and the track vibrator.

[0011] Optionally, a mounting hole is formed on the track vibrator, a locking bolt is installed in the mounting hole, a slot is provided on the feeding track for inserting the locking bolt, and the locking bolt is used for locking the feeding track on the track vibrator.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding track comprises a first feeding track, the first feeding track is provided with a color recognition sensor and a material rejection mechanism, the color recognition sensor is used for identifying the color of the material, and the material rejection mechanism is used for pushing the material with wrong color out of the first feeding track when the color of the material is wrong.

[0013] Optionally, the feeding track comprises a second feeding track, the second feeding track is sequentially provided with an inclined blocking edge and a plurality of notches along the feeding direction, and a channel for passing the material is formed between the inclined blocking edge and the second feeding track.

[0014] Optionally, the feeding track comprises a third feeding track, the third feeding track is sequentially provided with a blocking plate and a slot along the feeding direction, the blocking plate is arranged along the edge of the third feeding track, the edge of the blocking plate forms a discharging notch, the slot is connected with the discharging notch, and the slot is arranged along the bottom of the third feeding track.

[0015] Optionally, the square tray comprises a bottom plate and a side plate, and the side plate is arranged around the bottom plate.

[0016] Optionally, the inner surface of the side plate and the surface of the feeding track are both provided with an elastic layer.

[0017] Optionally, the surface of the second feeding area is in a rectangular shape, and the outer side height of the second feeding area is greater than the inner side height.

[0018] Optionally, the flexible antenna comprises a bottom plate and a plurality of antennas uniformly arranged on the surface of the bottom plate, and the flexible antenna is in a silicone integrated molding structure.

[0019] Optionally, the first feeding area and the second feeding area are spliced by a plurality of flexible antennas in a rectangular block shape, and the bottom plate of the flexible antenna is bonded to the surface of the first feeding area and the second feeding area.

[0020] The utility model discloses an advantageous effect lies in: the structure of the prior feeding system is improved, the feeding track and the tray assembly are set to the split type structure, different feeding tracks can be replaced according to different materials, the universality of feeding system is improved greatly, the automatic feeding of different materials is satisfied, and the user cost is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model or prior art, below will to the drawing needed to use in the embodiment or prior art description make a brief introduction, obviously, below description's drawing only some embodiments of the utility model, for ordinary skilled person in the art comes, under the premise of not paying creative labor, still can obtain other drawing according to the structure shown in these drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model feeding system;

[0023] Figure 2 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model tray;

[0024] Figure 3 It is the feeding track diagram of the utility model tray;

[0025] Figure 4 It is the schematic diagram of the utility model flexible antenna structure;

[0026] Figure 5 It is the schematic diagram of the utility model first feeding track and track vibrator mounting structure;

[0027] Figure 6 It is the schematic diagram of the utility model first feeding track structure;

[0028] Figure 7 It is the schematic diagram of the utility model second feeding track structure;

[0029] Figure 8 It is the schematic diagram of the utility model third feeding track structure;

[0030] Figure 9 It is the structure diagram of each perspective of the utility model feeding system.

[0031] Label explanation:

[0032] 1, tray assembly;11, first feeding area;12, second feeding area;13, square tray;14, unloading position;15, flexible antenna;151, bottom plate;152, antenna;16, elastic layer;

[0033] 2, tray vibrator;

[0034] 31. First feeding track; 311. Feeding port; 312. Discharging port; 313. Sensor; 314. Slot; 315. Color recognition sensor; 316. Material rejection mechanism; 32. Second feeding track; 321. Inclined guard; 322. Notch; 33. Third feeding track; 331. Baffle; 332. Slot; 333. Discharging notch;

[0035] 4. Track vibrator; 41. Mounting hole;

[0036] 5. Controller;

[0037] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0038] 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.

[0039] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0040] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, if the word "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0041] One embodiment of this utility model proposes a universal feeding system, referencing... Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,include:

[0042] The material tray assembly 1 includes a square material tray 13, which has a discharge position 14. The square material tray 13 contains a first feeding area 11 and a second feeding area 12. The first feeding area 11 is located on the bottom surface of the square material tray 13, and the second feeding area 12 is arranged along the edge of the bottom surface of the square material tray 13. Both the first feeding area 11 and the second feeding area 12 have a plurality of flexible antennae 15 arranged on their surfaces. The surface height of the first feeding area 11 decreases clockwise, and the surface height of the second feeding area 12 increases clockwise. The lowest point of the second feeding area 12 connects with the lowest point of the first feeding area 11, and the highest point of the second feeding area 12 connects with the discharge position 14.

[0043] The material tray vibrator 2 is installed at the bottom of the square material tray 13 and is used to provide vibration power to the square material tray 13;

[0044] A plurality of feeding tracks, each of the feeding tracks including a feeding port 311 and a discharging port 312, the feeding port 311 being connected to the discharging position 14 of the square material tray 13, the discharging port 312 being provided with a sensor 313, when the sensor 313 senses material, the material tray vibrator 2 stops vibrating;

[0045] The track vibrator 4 is installed at the bottom of the feeding track to provide vibration power to the feeding track. The feeding track and the track vibrator 4 are detachably installed.

[0046] The controller 5 is electrically connected to the material tray vibrator 2 and the track vibrator 4 respectively, and is used to control the vibration frequency of the material tray vibrator 2 and the track vibrator 4.

[0047] This embodiment improves the structure of the existing feeding system. The feeding track and the tray assembly 1 are separate structures. The feeding track can be replaced according to different actual materials to adapt to the automatic feeding of different materials. Specifically, in use, simply install the feeding track on one side of the tray assembly 1, so that the feeding port 311 of the feeding track aligns with the unloading position 14 of the tray assembly 1, which ensures that the materials in the tray assembly 1 enter the feeding track sequentially for feeding. The universal feeding system of this embodiment allows parts of different materials, shapes, and sizes to share a single feeding tray. By replacing the simple feeding track, it can be adapted to achieve rapid feeding of parts and output in the same direction, angle, and position.

[0048] refer to Figure 3The feeding tray structure adopts a square tray 13 instead of the traditional circular spiral track design, simplifying the structural complexity and reducing manufacturing costs. The height difference between the first feeding area 11 and the second feeding area 12 replaces the traditional spiral ascending track, reducing reliance on complex curved surface processing techniques. Simultaneously, the square structure of the feeding tray creates a spiral transmission mode through square vibration, and the sidewalls of the tray effectively block the material, forming the feeding trajectory. Specifically, as shown in the figure, when material is fed in the first feeding area 11, the portion of the second feeding area 12 that is higher than the first feeding area 11 forms an effective barrier, while when material is fed in the second feeding area 12, the sidewalls of the feeding tray form an effective barrier, ensuring that the material is fed in the optimal direction of travel. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the square tray 13 can be used to feed parts of different materials, sizes and shapes. The size of the tray can be scaled up proportionally to fit the size of the parts. The flexible antennae and gentle feeding action can reduce damage to assembled parts and ensure that they will not pop out during vibration. The open square space facilitates the pouring of parts.

[0049] Both the first feeding area 11 and the second feeding area 12 are provided with flexible antennae 15. The flexible antennae 15 can generate elastic deformation according to the size and shape of the material, thereby being compatible with the feeding requirements of materials of different sizes and shapes. The controller 5 can adapt to materials of different weights and friction coefficients by adjusting the frequency of the vibrator, realizing "one machine for multiple uses" and reducing the repeated purchase cost for users for different materials. Specifically, the controller 5 can adapt to the weight of the parts by adjusting the voltage and adapt to the feeding speed by adjusting the frequency.

[0050] The surface height of the first loading zone 11 decreases clockwise, while the height of the second loading zone 12 increases clockwise, forming a closed loop path. (See reference) Figure 3 This is a material feeding trajectory diagram. During use, the user directly pours the material into the first feeding zone 111. The material in the first feeding zone 11 is vibrated and moves from a high position to a low position to the lowest end of the second feeding zone 12. This process is clockwise rotation feeding. After entering the second feeding zone 12, the material rises along the slope to the unloading position 14, avoiding the material jamming problem caused by material accumulation in the traditional spiral track. The height difference between the two zones is designed to form a directional vibration driving force, reducing disorderly jumping of materials and improving feeding efficiency.

[0051] This embodiment breaks through the dependence of traditional vibratory feeders on spiral tracks by using a collaborative design of "square tray 13 + dual height gradient zone + flexible antenna 15". At the same time, combined with intelligent frequency adjustment, it achieves a composite technical effect of simplified structure, reduced cost and improved versatility.

[0052] Furthermore, a sensor 313 is provided at the discharge port 312 of the feeding track. In this embodiment, the sensor 313 can stop the feeding tray from working when the feeding track parts are fully loaded, thus avoiding the feeding tray from doing useless work. Specifically, when the material is discharged from the feeding track, it will pass through the sensor 313. When the sensor 313 senses that material is passing by, it sends a signal to the controller 5. The controller 5 will control the material tray vibrator 2 to stop vibrating. In this way, the material can be prevented from accumulating in the material tray, the square material tray 13 can be prevented from doing useless work, and the power consumption can be reduced.

[0053] Further, refer to Figure 5 The track vibrator 4 has a mounting hole 41, and a locking bolt is installed in the mounting hole 41. The feeding track has a slot 314 for inserting the locking bolt. The locking bolt is used to lock the feeding track onto the track vibrator 4. It should be noted that the feeding track in this application is a replaceable feeding track, which can be replaced according to different materials. Therefore, in this embodiment, the feeding track and the track vibrator 4 are detachably installed through the structure of mounting hole 41, slot 314 and locking bolt. Specifically, the user can insert the locking bolt into the mounting hole 41. When the feeding track needs to be installed, the locking bolt is turned outward so that there is a gap between the bolt head of the locking bolt and the track vibrator 4. At this time, the slot 314 of the feeding track is inserted into the locking bolt, and then the locking bolt is tightened so that the bolt head of the locking bolt presses against the side wall of the feeding track, and the side wall of the feeding track is tightly attached to the side wall of the track vibrator 4, thus completing the installation of the feeding track. When the feeding track needs to be replaced, simply loosen the locking bolt and take out the feeding track, which greatly improves the efficiency and convenience of feeding track replacement and makes it convenient for users.

[0054] Further, refer to Figure 6The feeding track includes a first feeding track 31, which is equipped with a color recognition sensor 315 and a material rejection mechanism 316. The color recognition sensor 315 is used to identify the color of the material, and the material rejection mechanism 316 is used to push out the incorrectly colored material from the first feeding track 31 when the material is incorrectly colored. This structure allows the material to maintain a consistent orientation during the feeding process, and inconsistent parts are rejected and returned to the material tray. In this embodiment, after the material enters the first feeding track 31 from the square tray 13, it moves towards the discharge port 312 under the drive of the track vibrator 4. During the movement, the color recognizer identifies the color of the material. If the material color is different from the predetermined color, the material is incorrect. The color recognition sensor 315 sends a signal to the controller 5. The controller 5 controls the material rejection structure to reject the material on the first feeding track 31. Specifically, the ejection mechanism can adopt existing structures such as push cylinders. There are no restrictions here. As long as it can complete the action of pushing the material out of the first feeding track 31, the first feeding track 31 in this embodiment can feed materials with color features on the surface.

[0055] Further, refer to Figure 7 The feeding track includes a second feeding track 32. The second feeding track 32 is provided with inclined baffles 321 and several notches 322 along the feeding direction. A channel for material passage is formed between the inclined baffles 321 and the second feeding track 32. In this embodiment, after the material enters the second feeding track 32 from the square tray 13, it moves towards the discharge port 312 under the drive of the track vibrator 4. During the movement, the material passes through the channel between the inclined baffles 321 and the second feeding track 32. Due to the limited size of the channel, materials exceeding the passing size can be rejected, completing the first screening. Then, the material passes through several notches 322. Materials that do not meet the requirements will fall off during the passage through the notches 322, completing the second screening. Finally, the material that has completed the two screenings is output from the discharge port 312 of the second feeding track 32, completing the feeding process.

[0056] Further, refer to Figure 8The feeding track includes a third feeding track 33. The third feeding track 33 is provided with a baffle 331 and a slot 332 in sequence along the feeding direction. The baffle 331 is provided along the edge of the third feeding track 33. A discharge notch 333 is formed at the edge of the baffle 331. The slot 332 is connected to the discharge notch 333. The slot 332 is provided along the bottom of the third feeding track 33. In this embodiment, after the material enters the third feeding track from the square tray 13, it moves towards the discharge port 312 under the drive of the track vibrator 4. During the movement, the material will pass through the channel formed by the baffle 331 and the third feeding track 33. When it reaches the outlet of the channel, it will pass through the discharge notch 333. If the material direction does not meet the requirements, it will fall out of the discharge notch 333 for the first screening. Then, the material enters the slot 332. Due to the influence of gravity, the heavier end of the material will be inserted into the slot 332 and fed along the slot 332, so that the material is placed in the same direction for feeding.

[0057] Furthermore, the square tray 13 includes a base plate and side plates, with the side plates arranged around the perimeter of the base plate. In this embodiment, the square tray 13 is configured as a frame structure with a base plate and side plates, and the top surface is fully open. When loading, materials can be directly introduced into the tray, greatly improving the versatility of the tray and meeting the loading requirements of different types and sizes of materials. Moreover, the dimensions of the base plate and side plates can be selected and designed according to the actual dimensions of the materials being loaded, further enhancing versatility. The base plate and side plates can be modularly connected, so if any side plate is damaged, it only needs to be replaced individually without disassembling the entire tray assembly 1, making it more convenient to use and maintain.

[0058] Furthermore, an elastic layer 16 is provided on the inner surface of the side plate and the surface of the feeding track. It should be noted that the material may directly collide with the side plate during vibration, causing surface scratches or internal structural damage. Therefore, in this embodiment, the elastic layer 16 on the inner surface of the side plate can effectively prevent scratches on the material surface and reduce the noise generated by the impact between the material and the side plate. Specifically, the elastic layer 16 can be made of materials such as rubber paint, PVC sheet, and EVA, and there are no restrictions here.

[0059] Furthermore, the inner corners of the side plate are rounded. It should be noted that because the tray is square with right angles at the corners, material accumulation is likely, especially for irregularly shaped parts that can get stuck in the corners, requiring manual intervention and affecting automation continuity. Therefore, this embodiment uses rounded corners to avoid material accumulation, improve automation efficiency, and the rounded corner design effectively guides material feeding, making it easier for materials to turn and be fed, improving feeding efficiency and further enhancing the adaptability of the universal feeding tray to materials of complex shapes.

[0060] Furthermore, the surface of the second feeding area 12 is rectangular, and the outer height of the second feeding area 12 is greater than its inner height. In this embodiment, the outer height of the second feeding area 12 is greater than its inner height, which can effectively prevent materials from falling out of the second feeding area 12 during the material feeding process, so that the materials are fed and lifted in an orderly manner along the inner side of the second feeding area 12, thereby improving the feeding efficiency.

[0061] Further, refer to Figure 4 The flexible antenna 15 includes a base plate 151 and a plurality of antennas 152 evenly distributed on the surface of the base plate 151. The flexible antenna 15 is configured as a one-piece silicone structure. In this embodiment, the flexible antenna 15 is configured as a one-piece structure of the base plate 151 and the antennas 152, which facilitates the installation of the flexible antenna 15. Specifically, the flexible antenna 15 can be cut into several pieces according to the size of the base plate 151, and then the several pieces of flexible antenna 15 are laid on the first feeding area 11 and the second feeding area 12. The base plate 151 of the flexible antenna 15 can be fixed to the surface of the first feeding area 11 and the second feeding area 12 by adhesive bonding, which facilitates installation. Furthermore, the flexible antenna 15 is configured as a one-piece silicone structure, which can prevent scratching the material. At the same time, when the material is poured into the tray, the elasticity of the flexible antenna 15 can prevent the material from popping out and effectively buffer the material.

[0062] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A universal feeding system, characterized in that, include: A material tray assembly includes a square material tray with a discharge position. The square material tray contains a first feeding area and a second feeding area. The first feeding area is located on the bottom surface of the square material tray, and the second feeding area is arranged along the edge of the bottom surface of the square material tray. Both the first and second feeding areas have several flexible antennae arranged on their surfaces. The surface height of the first feeding area decreases clockwise, and the surface height of the second feeding area increases clockwise. The lowest point of the second feeding area connects with the lowest point of the first feeding area, and the highest point of the second feeding area connects with the discharge position. A vibrator is installed at the bottom of the square material tray to provide vibration power to the square material tray; A plurality of feeding tracks, each of the feeding tracks including a feeding port and a discharging port, the feeding port being connected to the discharging position of the square material tray, the discharging port being equipped with a sensor, and when the sensor senses material, the material tray vibrator stops vibrating; A track vibrator is installed at the bottom of the feeding track to provide vibration power to the feeding track. The feeding track and the track vibrator are detachably installed. The controller is electrically connected to the material tray vibrator and the track vibrator respectively, and is used to control the vibration frequency of the material tray vibrator and the track vibrator.

2. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track vibrator has a mounting hole, and a locking bolt is installed in the mounting hole. The feeding track has a slot for inserting the locking bolt. The locking bolt is used to lock the feeding track onto the track vibrator.

3. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding track includes a first feeding track, which is equipped with a color recognition sensor and a material rejection mechanism. The color recognition sensor is used to identify the color of the material, and the material rejection mechanism is used to push the material with the wrong color out of the first feeding track when the material color is incorrect.

4. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding track includes a second feeding track, which is provided with inclined baffles and several notches in sequence along the feeding direction, and a channel for material to pass through is formed between the inclined baffles and the second feeding track.

5. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding track includes a third feeding track, which is provided with baffles and slots in sequence along the feeding direction. The baffles are provided along the edge of the third feeding track, and the edge of the baffles forms a feeding notch. The slots are connected to the feeding notch and are provided along the bottom of the third feeding track.

6. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The square tray includes a base plate and side plates, with the side plates arranged around the perimeter of the base plate.

7. The universal feeding system according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the inner surface of the side plate and the surface of the feeding track are provided with an elastic layer.

8. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the second feeding area is rectangular, and the height of the outer side of the second feeding area is greater than the height of its inner side.

9. The universal feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible antennae include a base plate and a plurality of antennae evenly distributed on the surface of the base plate, and the flexible antennae are configured as a one-piece silicone structure.

10. The universal feeding system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first and second feeding areas are composed of several rectangular blocks of flexible tentacles, the base plates of which are bonded to the surfaces of the first and second feeding areas.

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