An adaptive automatic feeding structure
The design of the adaptive automatic feeding structure solves the problem of the non-adjustable width of the guide chute, enabling precise positioning and efficient feeding of multiple workpiece models, and improving the adaptability and processing accuracy of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN CUIFENG METALS MACHINERY
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
The width of the guide trough in the traditional feeding structure is not adjustable, making it difficult to adapt to the production needs of various workpiece models, resulting in poor equipment versatility and long replacement and debugging time.
An adaptive automatic feeding structure was designed. Through movable side plates and clamps, the width of the guide chute can be adjusted, and the continuous conveying of materials and multi-angle rotation of the clamps can be realized through the drive component, so as to ensure accurate positioning of workpieces and multi-angle assembly.
It improves the adaptability and operational flexibility of the equipment, enables precise positioning and efficient feeding of multiple fabrics, reduces repeated disassembly and repositioning, and improves processing accuracy and feeding efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical feeding structure technology, specifically an adaptive automatic feeding structure. Background Technology
[0002] The feeding structure is used to orient and transport randomly arranged materials to subsequent assembly stations.
[0003] Current feeding structures still have some problems: most feeding structures use vibratory feeders and linear vibrators for material conveying. However, the guide trough width of traditional linear vibrators is not adjustable, and they can only adapt to materials of a single specification. This makes it difficult to meet the needs of producing multiple types of workpieces on the same line, resulting in poor equipment versatility and long replacement and debugging times.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an adaptive automatic feeding structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an adaptive automatic feeding structure to solve the problem of universal adaptability of the feeding structure in the conveying of multiple types of parts.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: an adaptive automatic feeding structure, comprising:
[0007] Workbench;
[0008] A feeding assembly, comprising a feeding plate and a side plate, wherein the feeding plate is disposed on the worktable, and the side plate is movable toward or away from the feeding plate, and a guide groove for guiding materials is formed between the feeding plate and the side plate.
[0009] A fixture is provided, which can move toward or away from the guide trough and is rotatably mounted on the worktable around its own axis. The fixture first positions the workpiece, then moves closer to the guide trough, and then adjusts the workpiece to a suitable angle during rotation so that the material output from the guide trough falls orderly into the predetermined position of the workpiece.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, it further includes a drive component, which is disposed on the worktable and connected to the feeding component. The drive component is used to drive the feeding component to move in a predetermined direction to achieve material conveying.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the drive assembly includes a drive source and a mounting plate. The drive source is fixedly mounted on the worktable, and the mounting plate is connected to the output end of the drive source. The feeding assembly is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate.
[0012] The drive source drives the mounting plate to move, thereby driving the feeding assembly to continuously convey materials.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the adaptive automatic feeding structure, it further includes a moving component disposed on the mounting plate, the feeding plate being positioned on the mounting plate, and the moving component being used to drive the side plate to move toward or away from the feeding plate to adjust the width of the guide trough.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the moving component includes a rotating screw and a guide rod, which are mounted parallel to each other on the mounting plate. The rotating screw can rotate rotatably over the feeding plate and the side plate, and the guide rod can slide through the feeding plate and the side plate. Rotating the rotating screw can drive the side plate to move along the guide rod toward or away from the feeding plate.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the adaptive automatic feeding structure, it further includes a positioning component disposed on the mounting plate, the positioning component being used to fix and adjust the position of the feeding plate.
[0016] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the positioning component includes a fastening plate, a slot, and fasteners. The fastening plate is installed between the feeding plate and the mounting plate. The slot extends along the moving direction of the side plate, and the fasteners pass through the slot and are connected to the mounting plate.
[0017] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the fixture includes a moving source and a rotating source. The moving source is disposed on the worktable, and the rotating source is disposed at the output end of the moving source. The workpiece is first positioned on the rotating source, and the moving source drives the rotating source to move toward or away from the guide trough. The rotating source rotates the workpiece, causing the material in the guide trough to fall into the workpiece.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the output end of the rotating source is fixedly connected to a positioning pin, which is used to drive the workpiece to rotate synchronously with the rotating source.
[0019] As a preferred embodiment of an adaptive automatic feeding structure, the fixture further includes a mounting base for loading workpieces, the mounting base having a hollow structure and an opening on its side that communicates with the internal space of the mounting base.
[0020] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting the side plate to move towards or away from the feeding plate, the width of the guide chute can be adaptively adjusted to meet the material conveying needs of different sizes and specifications, ensuring that workpieces of different models can be accurately positioned. The fixture can move towards or away from the guide chute and can be rotatably mounted on the worktable around its own axis. This allows the workpiece to be accurately placed at designated positions at different distances, enhancing the adaptability and operational flexibility of the equipment. Simultaneously, it enables multi-angle assembly of the workpiece, completing the unloading operation of multiple surfaces in a single clamping process, avoiding repeated disassembly and repositioning, and effectively improving feeding efficiency and processing accuracy. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an adaptive automatic feeding structure provided by this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the feeding component in an adaptive automatic feeding structure provided by this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the feeding component in an adaptive automatic feeding structure provided by this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clamp in the adaptive automatic feeding structure provided by this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a dual-station adaptive automatic feeding structure provided by this utility model.
[0026] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0027] 1. Workbench; 2. Feeding assembly; 3. Feeding plate; 4. Side plate;
[0028] 5. Fixture; 501. Moving source; 502. Rotating source;
[0029] 6. Driver components;
[0030] 7. Drive source; 701. Vibration source; 702. Straight vibrator;
[0031] 8. Mounting plate;
[0032] 9. Moving component; 901. Rotating screw; 902. Guide rod;
[0033] 10. Positioning component; 101. Fastening plate; 102. Groove;
[0034] 11. Auxiliary guide assembly; 111. Guide rail; 112. Slider;
[0035] 13. Positioning pin; 14. Mounting base; 15. Opening; 16. Material guide chute. Detailed Implementation
[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0039] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0040] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no specific meaning.
[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-4As shown, an adaptive automatic feeding structure is provided, including: a worktable 1, a feeding assembly 2, and a clamp 5. The feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding plate 3 and a side plate 4. The feeding plate 3 is disposed on the worktable 1, and the side plate 4 can move toward or away from the feeding plate 3. A guide groove 16 for guiding materials is formed between the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4. The clamp 5 can move toward or away from the guide groove 16 and is rotatably disposed on the worktable 1. The clamp 5 first positions the workpiece, then moves closer to the guide groove 16, and then adjusts the workpiece to a suitable angle during rotation so that the material output from the guide groove 16 falls orderly into the predetermined position of the workpiece.
[0042] This invention provides an adaptive automatic feeding structure. By setting a side plate 4 that can move towards or away from the feeding plate 3, the width of the guide chute 16 can be adaptively adjusted to accommodate the material conveying needs of different sizes and specifications, ensuring that workpieces of different models can be accurately positioned. The clamp 5 can move towards or away from the guide chute 16 and is rotatably mounted on the worktable 1 around its own axis. This allows materials to fall onto workpieces at different distances, enhancing the adaptability and operational flexibility of the equipment. Simultaneously, it enables multi-angle assembly of workpieces, completing multiple face-to-face unloading operations in a single clamping process, avoiding repeated disassembly and repositioning, effectively improving feeding efficiency and processing accuracy.
[0043] The adaptive automatic feeding structure also includes a drive component 6, which is mounted on the worktable 1 and connected to the feeding component 2. By setting up the drive component 6, the automatic movement of the feeding component 2 is realized, improving the stability and automation of material conveying, and thus enhancing feeding efficiency and operational reliability.
[0044] Specifically, the drive assembly 6 includes a drive source 7 and a mounting plate 8. The drive source 7 is fixedly mounted on the worktable 1, and the mounting plate 8 is connected to the output end of the drive source 7. The feeding assembly 2 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 8. The drive assembly 6 drives the mounting plate 8 to move through the drive source 7, enabling the feeding assembly 2 to achieve continuous and stable material conveying.
[0045] In this embodiment, the drive source 7 adopts a combination of vibration source 701 and direct vibrator 702. The mounting plate 8 is fixed to the vibration end of direct vibrator 702. The driving force of the feeding component 2 is transmitted through vibration. The structure is simple and the response is fast. It can effectively improve the continuity and stability of the feeding process and is suitable for automated conveying scenarios of various small-sized materials.
[0046] In this embodiment, the guide trough 16 between the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 9 is a linear vibration feeding guide rail. Furthermore, this adaptive automatic feeding structure also includes a moving component 9, which is mounted on the mounting plate 8. The feeding plate 3 is positioned on the mounting plate 8, and the moving component 9 drives the side plate 4 to move towards or away from the feeding plate 3, thereby flexibly adjusting the width of the guide trough 16. This adapts to the material conveying needs of different sizes and specifications, effectively improving versatility and automated adjustment accuracy, and further enhancing the adaptability of the feeding system.
[0047] Specifically, the moving component 9 includes a rotating screw 901 and a guide rod 902, which are mounted parallel to each other on the mounting plate 8. The rotating screw 901 rotatably rotates through the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4, while the guide rod 902 slides through the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4. Rotating the rotating screw 901 causes the side plate 4 to move along the guide rod 902 towards or away from the feeding plate 3. This cooperative structure of the rotating screw 901 and the guide rod 902 ensures stable movement of the side plate 4 along the guiding direction, which helps improve the positioning accuracy of the width adjustment of the guide trough 16.
[0048] In this embodiment, the two ends of the rotating screw 901 are rotatably supported on the mounting plate 8 via bearing seats, and one end of the rotating screw 901 extends to the outside of the mounting plate 8 and is provided with an adjusting handwheel; the feeding plate 3 is fixed to the mounting plate 8, and the rotating screw 901 passes through the light hole of the feeding plate 3 and is clearance-fitted with the feeding plate 3, wherein the clearance forms a guide groove 16. The side plate 4 is threadedly connected to the rotating screw 901 via a threaded sleeve, and the guide rod 902 slidably passes through the linear bearings on the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4.
[0049] When the adjustment handwheel is rotated, the rotating screw 901 drives the side plate 4 to move linearly along the guide rod 902 to adjust the width of the guide groove 16 between the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4.
[0050] The adaptive automatic feeding structure also includes a positioning component 10, which is mounted on the mounting plate 8. The positioning component 10 is used to fix and adjust the position of the feeding plate 3. Specifically, the positioning component 10 includes a fastening plate 101, a slot 102, and fasteners. The fastening plate 101 is installed between the feeding plate 3 and the mounting plate 8. The slot 102 extends along the moving direction of the side plate 4. The fasteners pass through the slot 102 and connect to the mounting plate 8. By setting the fastening plate 101 with the slot 102 and the fasteners in cooperation, the position of the feeding plate 3 can be flexibly adjusted and reliably locked. The adjustability of the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4 greatly increases the adaptability of conveying various workpieces.
[0051] In this embodiment, an auxiliary guide assembly 11 can be installed on the mounting plate 8 to precisely move the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4. The auxiliary guide assembly 11 includes a guide rail 111 and a slider 112. The guide rail 111 is mounted on the mounting plate 8, and the feeding plate 3 and the side plate 4 are both slidably mounted on the guide rail 111 via the slider 112.
[0052] The preferred fixture 5 has a material receiving and positioning function. Fixture 5 includes a moving source 501 (such as a slide table) and a rotating source 502 (such as a motor). The moving source 501 is mounted on the worktable 1, and the rotating source 502 is located at the output end of the moving source 501. First, the workpiece is positioned on the rotating source 502. The moving source 501 drives the rotating source 502 to move towards or away from the guide chute 16. The rotating source 502 rotates the workpiece, causing the material in the guide chute 16 to fall into the workpiece. Through the coordinated operation of the moving source 501 and the rotating source 502, precise positioning and multi-angle assembly of the workpiece are achieved. Multi-directional unloading operations are completed in a single clamping operation, reducing the number of clamping operations and effectively improving feeding efficiency and processing accuracy.
[0053] Specifically, a positioning pin 13 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary source 502. The fixed connection between the positioning pin 13 and the output end of the rotary source 502 ensures that the workpiece rotates synchronously with the rotary source 502, improves positioning accuracy and clamping stability, facilitates multi-angle assembly of the workpiece, and enhances feeding efficiency and product consistency.
[0054] The fixture 5 in the adaptive automatic feeding structure also includes a mounting base 14 for loading workpieces. The mounting base 14 has a hollow structure and an opening 15 on its side, which communicates with the internal space of the mounting base 14. The hollow structure of the mounting base 14, combined with the side opening 15, facilitates the rotation of the workpiece within the internal space of the mounting base 14 and also facilitates the unloading of the workpiece.
[0055] In this embodiment, the opening 15 can be configured as a U-shaped or V-shaped structure, which can play a good guiding role for the material, so that the material is accurately conveyed to the opening 15 along the guide groove 16 and falls precisely into the predetermined position of the workpiece.
[0056] The automatic feeding and guide trough 16 adjustment process described in this utility model is as follows:
[0057] First, based on the size and specifications of the material to be conveyed, the operator rotates the screw 901 by adjusting the handwheel on the rotating moving assembly 9. Under the guidance of the guide rod 902, the side plate 4 moves linearly towards or away from the feeding plate 3 along the guide direction, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the width of the guide trough 16 to adapt to the conveying needs of different types of materials.
[0058] After the guide chute 16 is adjusted, the vibration source 701 and the direct vibrator 702 in the drive assembly 6 are started. Under the action of vibration, the mounting plate 8 transmits the driving force to the feeding assembly 2, so that the material enters the guide chute 16 according to the set path and is conveyed forward.
[0059] Subsequently, during the operation of fixture 5, the workpiece to be processed is placed on mounting base 14, and the workpiece is engaged with the positioning pin 13 at the output end of rotary source 502 to ensure that the workpiece rotates synchronously with rotary source 502. Next, the moving source 501 of fixture 5 drives rotary source 502 to move as a whole toward guide groove 16, so that the workpiece is in the unloading position;
[0060] Then, the rotary source 502 drives the workpiece to rotate around the axis to a preset angle, so that it is precisely aligned with the outlet of the guide chute 16; at this time, the material is output from the guide chute 16 to the opening 15 and then accurately falls into the predetermined position of the workpiece, completing one feeding action;
[0061] Furthermore, the rotating source 502 can continue to drive the workpiece to rotate to another angle in the internal space of the mounting base 14, and the guide chute 16 outputs material again to realize the unloading and assembly of the workpiece at another angle position. This process is repeated until the workpiece is unloaded at all angles.
[0062] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 Multiple workstations can be installed to improve material efficiency.
[0063] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adaptive automatic feeding structure, characterized in that, include: Workbench; A feeding assembly, comprising a feeding plate and a side plate, wherein the feeding plate is disposed on the worktable, and the side plate is movable toward or away from the feeding plate, and a guide groove for guiding materials is formed between the feeding plate and the side plate. A fixture is provided, which can move toward or away from the guide trough and is rotatably mounted on the worktable around its own axis. The fixture first positions the workpiece, then moves closer to the guide trough, and then adjusts the workpiece to a suitable angle during rotation so that the material output from the guide trough falls orderly into the predetermined position of the workpiece.
2. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive component, which is disposed on the worktable and connected to the feeding component. The drive component is used to drive the feeding component to move in a predetermined direction to realize material conveying.
3. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive source and a mounting plate. The drive source is fixedly mounted on the workbench, and the mounting plate is connected to the output end of the drive source. The feeding assembly is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate. The drive source drives the mounting plate to move, thereby driving the feeding assembly to continuously convey materials.
4. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a moving component disposed on the mounting plate, the feeding plate being positioned on the mounting plate, and the moving component being used to drive the side plate to move toward or away from the feeding plate to adjust the width of the guide trough.
5. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The moving component includes a rotating screw and a guide rod, which are mounted parallel to each other on the mounting plate. The rotating screw can rotate rotatably over the feeding plate and the side plate, and the guide rod can slide through the feeding plate and the side plate. Rotating the rotating screw can drive the side plate to move towards or away from the feeding plate along the guide rod.
6. An adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning component disposed on the mounting plate, the positioning component being used to fix and adjust the position of the feeding plate.
7. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The positioning component includes a fastening plate, a slot, and fasteners. The fastening plate is installed between the feeding plate and the mounting plate. The slot extends along the moving direction of the side plate. The fasteners pass through the slot and are connected to the mounting plate.
8. An adaptive automatic feeding structure according to any one of claims 1-5 or 7, characterized in that, The fixture includes a moving source and a rotating source. The moving source is disposed on the worktable, and the rotating source is disposed at the output end of the moving source. The workpiece is first positioned on the rotating source, and the moving source drives the rotating source to move toward or away from the guide trough. The rotating source rotates the workpiece, causing the material in the guide trough to fall into the workpiece.
9. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, A positioning pin is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotation source, and the positioning pin is used to drive the workpiece to rotate synchronously with the rotation source.
10. The adaptive automatic feeding structure according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fixture also includes a mounting base for loading the workpiece. The mounting base has a hollow structure and an opening on its side that communicates with the internal space of the mounting base.