An automatic feeding device for small row cutter

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic feeding device for a small row cutter, which comprises a feeding area, the bottom of the feeding area is provided with a fixed bottom block through a horizontal and vertical driving mechanism, an air claw clamp is arranged on the fixed bottom block through a sliding assembly, an air pressure moving mechanism connected with the air claw clamp is further arranged on the fixed bottom block, a material collecting groove frame is arranged on the side of the feeding area, a material collecting seat is arranged at the end of the material collecting groove frame, and a material pushing assembly matched with the material collecting seat is further arranged on the side of the feeding area. The automatic feeding device can realize automatic feeding of workpieces, has high automation degree, and has the advantages of low manufacturing cost, small installation space and simple installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of feeding small-scale bar presses, and in particular to an automated feeding device for small-scale bar presses. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, CNC rotary cutting machines are used to process ordinary external cylindrical parts and other workpieces. In related technologies, the main feeding methods for turning and automated machining are gantry automatic feeding and robotic arm automatic feeding. However, these two methods have disadvantages such as large space occupation, high manufacturing costs, and inconvenient installation. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated feeding device that can solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide an automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine, so as to solve the problems of large space occupation, high manufacturing cost and inconvenient installation of the feeding methods in related technologies.

[0004] The automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine provided in this application adopts the following technical solution: An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter includes a feeding area. A fixed base block is provided at the bottom of the feeding area via a horizontal and vertical drive mechanism. A pneumatic gripper is provided on the fixed base block via a sliding component. A pneumatic moving mechanism connected to the pneumatic gripper is also provided on the fixed base block. A material collection trough is provided on the side of the feeding area. A material collection seat is provided at the end of the material collection trough. A pushing component that cooperates with the material collection seat is also provided on the side of the feeding area.

[0005] Furthermore, the pneumatic moving mechanism includes a vertical block disposed on the rear side of the fixed base block, a moving cylinder disposed on one side of the vertical block, and a connecting assembly disposed between the piston rod of the moving cylinder and the rear side of the pneumatic gripper.

[0006] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a connecting rod rotatably disposed on the rear side of the pneumatic gripper, one end of the connecting rod being provided with a screw, and the piston rod of the moving cylinder being provided with a threaded tube, the threaded tube being threadedly connected to the screw.

[0007] Furthermore, the sliding component includes a sliding bottom block disposed at the bottom of the pneumatic gripper, and the fixed bottom block has a sliding bottom groove that cooperates with the sliding bottom block.

[0008] Furthermore, a protective outer shell is provided on the outside of the pneumatic gripper via a fixing member, and the protective outer shell is fitted onto the outside of the fixed base block, the vertical block, and the moving cylinder.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding assembly includes a support frame disposed on the side of the feeding area, a feeding cylinder disposed within the support frame, a feeding block connected to the piston rod of the feeding cylinder, and a feeding groove cooperating with the feeding block being opened on the inner side of the collecting seat.

[0010] Furthermore, an avoidance groove is provided on one side of the pusher block.

[0011] Furthermore, the transverse and longitudinal drive mechanism includes a Z-axis bed disposed at the bottom of the loading area, an X-axis bed slidably disposed on the Z-axis bed, a Z-axis feed assembly disposed between the X-axis bed and the Z-axis bed, a worktable slidably disposed on the X-axis bed, an X-axis feed assembly disposed between the worktable and the X-axis bed, and a fixed bottom block disposed on the surface of the worktable.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By setting up a structure that integrates a feeding area, a fixed base block, a horizontal and vertical drive mechanism, a pneumatic gripper, a sliding component, a pneumatic moving mechanism, a material collection trough, a material collection seat, and a pushing component, it can not only achieve automatic feeding of workpieces with a high degree of automation, but also has the advantages of low manufacturing cost, small installation space, and easy installation. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transverse and longitudinal drive mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the workbench, fixed base block, and protective shell in an embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pneumatic moving mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting component and the sliding component in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher assembly in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clearance groove in an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Loading area; 11. Z-axis bed; 111. Z-axis feed axis screw; 112. Z-axis motor; 113. Z-axis slide groove; 12. X-axis bed; 121. X-axis feed axis screw; 122. X-axis motor; 123. X-axis slide groove; 13. Worktable; 14. Machine base; 15. Outer cover; 2. Fixed base block; 21. Sliding base groove; 22. Vertical block; 23. Moving cylinder; 24. Threaded pipe; 3. Pneumatic gripper; 31. Sliding base block; 32. Connecting rod; 33. Screw; 4. Material collection trough frame; 5. Material collection seat; 51. Material collection trough; 6. Protective shell; 7. Bearing frame; 8. Pushing cylinder; 9. Pushing block; 91. Clearance groove; 10. Spindle chuck. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-7 This application will be described in further detail.

[0022] This application discloses an automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine, referring to... Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the automated feeding device includes a feeding area 1, a fixed base block 2, a horizontal and vertical drive mechanism, a pneumatic gripper 3, a sliding assembly, a pneumatic moving mechanism, a material collection trough 4, a material collection seat 5, and a pushing assembly. The feeding area 1 includes a machine tool base 14 and an outer cover 15 mounted on one side of the machine tool base 14. The fixed base block 2 is mounted on the machine tool base 14 via the horizontal and vertical drive mechanism, which enables the fixed base block 2 to move along the X-axis and Z-axis directions on the machine tool base 14.

[0023] Specifically, refer to Figures 1-3 In this embodiment, the transverse and longitudinal drive mechanism includes a Z-axis bed 11, an X-axis bed 12, a Z-axis feed assembly, a worktable 13, and an X-axis feed assembly. The Z-axis bed 11 is mounted on the top of the machine tool base 14; the X-axis bed 12 is slidably mounted on the Z-axis bed 11; the Z-axis feed assembly is disposed between the X-axis bed 12 and the Z-axis bed 11 to drive the X-axis bed 12 to perform Z-axis feed movement on the Z-axis bed 11. The worktable 13 is slidably mounted on the X-axis bed 12; the X-axis feed assembly is disposed between the worktable 13 and the X-axis bed 12, and the fixed base block 2 is mounted on the surface of the worktable 13. When the X-axis feed assembly drives the worktable 13 to perform X-axis feed movement on the X-axis bed 12, the worktable 13 simultaneously drives the fixed base block 2 to perform X-axis feed movement.

[0024] More specifically, in this embodiment, the Z-axis feed assembly includes a Z-axis feed axis screw 111, a Z-axis slider, and a Z-axis motor 112. A Z-axis groove 113 is formed on the Z-axis bed 11. Both ends of the Z-axis feed axis screw 111 are rotatably mounted on the groove walls at both ends of the Z-axis groove 113, and the length direction of the Z-axis feed axis screw 111 is parallel to the length direction of the Z-axis groove 113. The Z-axis slider is mounted on the bottom of the X-axis bed 12 and is threadedly connected to the Z-axis feed axis screw 111. The Z-axis motor 112 is mounted on the outer side of one end of the Z-axis bed 11, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the Z-axis feed axis screw 111.

[0025] When the Z-axis motor 112 is started, the output end of the Z-axis motor 112 drives the Z-axis feed axis lead screw 111 to rotate, causing the Z-axis slider to move along the Z-axis slide groove 113, thereby causing the Z-axis slider to drive the X-axis bed 12 to perform Z-axis feed movement.

[0026] More specifically, in this embodiment, the X-axis feed assembly includes an X-axis feed axis screw 121, an X-axis slider, and an X-axis motor 122. An X-axis groove 123 is formed on the X-axis bed 12. Both ends of the X-axis feed axis screw 121 are rotatably mounted on the groove walls at both ends of the X-axis groove 123, and the length direction of the X-axis feed axis screw 121 is parallel to the length direction of the X-axis groove 123. The X-axis slider is mounted on the bottom of the worktable 13 and is threadedly connected to the X-axis feed axis screw 121. The X-axis motor 122 is mounted on the outer side of one end of the X-axis bed 12, and its output end is fixedly connected to one end of the X-axis feed axis screw 121.

[0027] When the X-axis motor 122 is started, the output end of the X-axis motor 122 drives the X-axis feed axis lead screw 121 to rotate, causing the X-axis slider to move along the X-axis to the slide groove 123, thereby causing the X-axis slider to drive the worktable 13 to move in the X-axis feed direction.

[0028] At the same time, refer to Figures 3-5 In this embodiment, the pneumatic gripper 3 is slidably mounted on the surface of the fixed base block 2 via a sliding assembly, and the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 can stably clamp the workpiece. Specifically, the sliding assembly includes a sliding base block 31 mounted on the bottom of the pneumatic gripper 3, and a sliding groove 21 is formed on the top of the fixed base block 2. The sliding groove 21 and the sliding base block 31 cooperate with each other, not only allowing the pneumatic gripper 3 to slide on the sliding groove 21 via the sliding base block 31, but also effectively limiting the position of the pneumatic gripper 3. It should be noted that this pneumatic gripper 3 is an existing device, and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Additionally, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the pneumatic moving mechanism is disposed on one side of the fixed base block 2, and is fixedly connected to the rear end of the pneumatic gripper 3 to drive the pneumatic gripper 3 to reciprocate on the fixed base block 2. Specifically, the pneumatic moving mechanism includes a vertical block 22, a moving cylinder 23, and a connecting assembly. The vertical block 22 is mounted on the rear side of the fixed base block 2; the moving cylinder 23 is mounted on the rear side of the vertical block 22, and the piston rod of the moving cylinder 23 passes through the vertical block 22; the connecting assembly is disposed between the piston rod of the moving cylinder 23 and the rear side of the pneumatic gripper 3. When the moving cylinder 23 is activated, the piston rod of the moving cylinder 23 drives the pneumatic gripper 3 to move forward or backward through the connecting assembly.

[0030] More specifically, the connecting assembly includes a connecting rod 32, a screw 33, and a threaded tube 24. The connecting rod 32 is rotatably mounted on the rear side of the pneumatic gripper 3; one end of the screw 33 is mounted on the end of the connecting rod 32 away from the pneumatic gripper 3; the threaded tube 24 is mounted on the piston rod of the moving cylinder 23, and is threadedly connected to the screw 33. By moving the pneumatic gripper 3 towards the moving cylinder 23, the rear end of the screw 33 approaches the front end of the threaded tube 24. Then, by rotating the connecting rod 32, the screw 33 is screwed into the threaded tube 24, thereby fixing the screw 33 and the threaded tube 24 together. This allows the piston rod of the moving cylinder 23 to drive the pneumatic gripper 3 to reciprocate on the sliding groove 21.

[0031] Better, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, a protective outer shell 6 is also installed on the outside of the pneumatic gripper 3 via a fixing member. The protective outer shell 6 is fitted over the outside of the fixed base block 2, the vertical block 22, and the moving cylinder 23 to effectively protect the pneumatic gripper 3 and the moving cylinder 23. Specifically, there is a certain distance between the rear end of the moving cylinder 23 and the inner rear side of the protective outer shell 6, so that the moving cylinder 23 will not obstruct the movement of the protective outer shell 6 during its movement.

[0032] Meanwhile, the fastener consists of several screws, which securely mount the protective housing 6 onto the outside of the pneumatic gripper 3, allowing the pneumatic gripper 3 to reciprocate under the drive of the moving cylinder 23.

[0033] In addition, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 6 as well as Figure 7In this embodiment, the material collection trough 4 is installed on the side of the outer cover 15, and the material collection trough 4 is designed to be inclined downward. The operator puts the workpieces into the material collection trough 4 in sequence, so that the workpieces can be automatically unloaded from the material collection trough 4. The material collection seat 5 is installed at the lowest end of the material collection trough 4, which can block the workpieces unloaded from the material collection trough 4, so that the workpieces are stably unloaded into the material collection seat 5. The pushing component is set on the side of the feeding area 1, and the pushing component cooperates with the material collection seat 5 to push the workpieces unloaded into the material collection seat 5, so that the workpieces are moved away from the outside of the material collection seat 5.

[0034] Specifically, in this embodiment, the pushing assembly includes a support frame 7, a pushing cylinder 8, and a pushing block 9. The support frame 7 is mounted on the outer surface of the outer cover 15; the pushing cylinder 8 is mounted inside the support frame 7, with its piston rod oriented towards the collecting seat 5; one side of the pushing block 9 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 8, and a collecting groove 51 is provided on the inner side of the collecting seat 5, which cooperates with both the pushing block 9 and the workpiece.

[0035] Better, refer to Figure 7 In this embodiment, a clearance groove 91 is also provided on the top of the pusher block 9. The clearance groove 91 cooperates with the outer side of the workpiece. When the pusher block 9 pushes the workpiece located in the collection groove 51 under the driving action of the pusher cylinder 8, the clearance groove 91 on the pusher block 9 moves along the bottom of the workpiece located above, thereby achieving an effective clearance effect and preventing the workpiece located above from blocking the pusher block 9.

[0036] When the workpiece is unloaded from the end of the collecting tray 4 into the collecting tray 51 of the collecting seat 5, the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 8 is activated, which causes the pushing block 9 to move along the collecting tray 51. At the same time, the pneumatic gripper 3 moves to the outside of the collecting seat 5 under the driving action of the horizontal and vertical driving mechanism. Then, under the driving action of the moving cylinder 23, the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 moves closer to the outside of the collecting seat 5 and opens, so that the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 corresponds to the collecting tray 51. Then, the moving pushing block 9 pushes the workpiece from the collecting tray 51 into the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3. The gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 then firmly clamps the workpiece. Under the traction action of the moving cylinder 23, the pneumatic gripper 3 drives the workpiece to move backward, thereby completing the automatic unloading process of the workpiece.

[0037] Finally, driven by the horizontal and vertical drive mechanism, the pneumatic gripper 3 is moved to the position of the spindle chuck 10, so that the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 corresponds to the spindle chuck 10. Driven by the moving cylinder 23, the workpiece is pushed into the spindle chuck 10 installed on the side of the housing. The spindle chuck 10 then clamps the workpiece, and the gripping end of the pneumatic gripper 3 releases the workpiece. At the same time, under the traction of the moving cylinder 23, the pneumatic gripper 3 is pulled back. Thus, one loading process is completed.

[0038] 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. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine, characterized in that: The system includes a feeding area (1), a fixed base block (2) is provided at the bottom of the feeding area (1) through a horizontal and vertical drive mechanism, a pneumatic gripper (3) is provided on the fixed base block (2) through a sliding component, a pneumatic moving mechanism connected to the pneumatic gripper (3) is also provided on the fixed base block (2), a material collection trough frame (4) is provided on the side of the feeding area (1), a material collection seat (5) is provided at the end of the material collection trough frame (4), and a pushing component that cooperates with the material collection seat (5) is also provided on the side of the feeding area (1).

2. The automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pneumatic moving mechanism includes a vertical block (22) disposed on the rear side of the fixed base block (2), a moving cylinder (23) is disposed on one side of the vertical block (22), and a connecting component is disposed between the piston rod of the moving cylinder (23) and the rear side of the pneumatic gripper (3).

3. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly includes a connecting rod (32) rotatably disposed on the rear side of the pneumatic gripper (3), one end of the connecting rod (32) is provided with a screw (33), the piston rod of the moving cylinder (23) is provided with a threaded tube (24), and the threaded tube (24) is threadedly connected to the screw (33).

4. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding assembly includes a sliding bottom block (31) disposed at the bottom of the pneumatic gripper (3), and a sliding bottom groove (21) that cooperates with the sliding bottom block (31) is provided on the fixed bottom block (2).

5. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer side of the pneumatic gripper (3) is also provided with a protective shell (6) by means of a fixing member. The protective shell (6) is sleeved on the outside of the fixed base block (2), the vertical block (22) and the moving cylinder (23).

6. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a support frame (7) disposed on the side of the feeding area (1), a feeding cylinder (8) is disposed inside the support frame (7), the piston rod of the feeding cylinder (8) is connected to a feeding block (9), and a feeding groove (51) that cooperates with the feeding block (9) is opened on the inner side of the collecting seat (5).

7. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: An avoidance groove (91) is also provided on one side of the pusher block (9).

8. An automated feeding device for a small rotary cutter machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The longitudinal and transverse drive mechanism includes a Z-axis bed (11) disposed at the bottom of the loading area (1), an X-axis bed (12) slidably disposed on the Z-axis bed (11), a Z-axis feed assembly disposed between the X-axis bed (12) and the Z-axis bed (11), a worktable (13) slidably disposed on the X-axis bed (12), an X-axis feed assembly disposed between the worktable (13) and the X-axis bed (12), and a fixed bottom block (2) disposed on the surface of the worktable (13).

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