Terminal rotating feeding mechanism

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of terminal feeding equipment, and particularly relates to a terminal rotating feeding mechanism, comprising: a rotating disk, the rotating disk having a ring structure with multiple tray mounting positions evenly arranged around its circumference, the rotating disk rotating around its central axis by a driving device; trays, detachably mounted on the tray mounting positions, the trays being used to hold terminals to be fed; a feeding mechanism, disposed above the rotating disk, the feeding mechanism including a feeding track for conveying terminals, and a feeding robot capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track and transferring them to the trays; and a detection station, the detection station being arranged around the circumference of the rotating disk, and used for detecting the terminals mounted in the trays. This solves the problems of large footprint, low efficiency, and high time cost in the prior art due to unreasonable layout and excessive manual intervention.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of terminal feeding equipment, and in particular relates to a terminal rotating feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of non-standard automation, loading and unloading devices are key equipment for material loading and unloading. Most existing loading and unloading devices adopt a linear arrangement. After materials are removed from the tray, they are transferred to other workstations for processing or assembly via a transfer mechanism. While this arrangement is simple, it requires a large space for layout and material movement, increasing the device's footprint and negatively impacting overall loading and unloading efficiency due to low transfer efficiency.

[0003] More seriously, in existing technologies, when the material in the tray is used up, the empty tray must be manually removed and new material placed in it. This process not only increases operational complexity and time costs but also further reduces work efficiency. Therefore, existing loading and unloading devices have significant shortcomings in terms of space utilization and work efficiency, and urgently need to be improved to increase automation and reduce manual operation.

[0004] In conclusion, improving existing loading and unloading devices to reduce space occupation and increase loading and unloading efficiency has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a terminal rotation feeding mechanism, which aims to solve the technical problems of existing feeding devices that mostly adopt a linear arrangement, require a large space layout and material movement, resulting in large device footprint, low conveying and feeding efficiency, and the need for manual operation when the material in the tray is used up, which increases the complexity of operation, time cost and reduces work efficiency.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a terminal rotation feeding mechanism, comprising: frame; A rotating disk with a ring structure and multiple tray mounting positions evenly arranged around its circumference; the rotating disk is driven to rotate around its central axis by a driving device. A tray is detachably installed at the tray mounting position, and the tray is used to carry terminals to be loaded. A feeding mechanism is disposed above the rotating disk. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding track for conveying terminals and a feeding robot arm capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track and transferring them to the material tray. An inspection station is configured around the circumference of the rotating disk and is used to inspect the terminals installed in the tray.

[0007] Optionally, the tray includes a positioning platform and a snap-fit ​​structure. The bottom of the positioning platform is provided with a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the rotating disk, and the top of the positioning platform is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure is configured for plugging in terminals.

[0008] Optionally, the top of the snap-fit ​​structure is provided with a plug-in interface for inserting terminals.

[0009] Optionally, the loading robot includes a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm and an adsorption component disposed at the end of the robotic arm. The adsorption component can adaptively adjust the adsorption force to grasp terminals of different sizes.

[0010] Optionally, the adsorption component is a pneumatic suction cup.

[0011] Optionally, the terminal rotating feeding mechanism further includes a feeding mechanism, which is disposed above the rotating disk. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding track for conveying terminals and a feeding robot capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track and transferring them to the material tray.

[0012] Optionally, the feeding track includes a good product feeding channel and a defective product feeding channel, and a material channel switching component is provided between the good product feeding channel and the defective product feeding channel.

[0013] Optionally, the driving device includes a servo motor and a transmission gear set, wherein the servo motor drives the rotating disk to rotate through the transmission gear set.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a sensor group, the sensor group comprising: A position sensor is disposed on the edge of the rotating disk to detect the rotational position of the rotating disk; A material detection sensor is installed above the material tray to detect the remaining amount of material in the terminals of the material tray; A tray position sensor is installed at the tray mounting position to detect whether the tray is installed in place.

[0015] Optionally, a support base is provided below the rotating disk, and a shock-absorbing device is provided on the support base to reduce the vibration generated when the rotating disk rotates.

[0016] The terminal rotation feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model has at least one of the following technical effects: The terminal rotating feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model adopts a ring-shaped rotating disk with multiple tray mounting positions arranged around its circumference. Compared with the linearly arranged loading and unloading devices in the prior art, it can significantly reduce the overall footprint of the equipment and improve space utilization. The rotating disk is driven by a drive device to rotate, and the loading track and loading robot of the feeding mechanism realize the continuous gripping and transfer of terminals, effectively improving the conveying and loading and unloading efficiency. At the same time, by setting up a detection station to simultaneously detect the terminals in the trays, the time spent on subsequent individual detection processes can be reduced. Moreover, the detachable design of the trays allows for quick replacement as needed, reducing the complexity of operation. Thus, it solves the problems of large footprint, low efficiency and high time cost caused by unreasonable layout and excessive manual intervention in the prior art. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the terminal rotation feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of a local structure.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another enlarged schematic diagram of a local structure.

[0021] Figure 4 Another structural schematic diagram of the terminal rotation feeding mechanism provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: 10. Frame; 20. Rotary disc; 30. Material tray; 31. Positioning table; 32. Buckling structure; 40. Feeding mechanism; 41. Feeding track; 42. Feeding robot; 50. Inspection station; 60. Unloading mechanism; 61. Unloading track; 62. Unloading robot; 63. Material channel switching component; 311. Positioning groove; 321. Insertion interface; 421. Multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm; 422. Adsorption assembly; 611. Good product unloading channel; 612. Defective product unloading channel. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not 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.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0027] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a terminal rotation feeding mechanism 40 is provided, comprising: Rack 10; The rotating disk 20 has a ring structure and a plurality of material trays 30 mounting positions are evenly arranged around its circumference. The rotating disk 20 rotates around its central axis by a driving device. The tray 30 is detachably installed at the tray 30 mounting position, and the tray 30 is used to carry the terminals to be loaded; The feeding mechanism 40 is disposed above the rotating disk 20. The feeding mechanism 40 includes a feeding track 41 for conveying terminals and a feeding robot 42 capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track 41 and transferring them to the material tray 30. Inspection station 50 is configured in the circumference of the rotating disk 20 and is used to inspect the terminals installed in the material tray 30.

[0028] Specifically, the terminal rotating feeding mechanism 40 provided in this embodiment of the present invention, by adopting a ring-shaped rotating disk 20 with multiple material trays 30 mounting positions arranged around it, can significantly reduce the overall footprint of the equipment and improve space utilization compared to the linearly arranged feeding devices in the prior art. The rotating disk 20 is driven to rotate by a drive device, and the feeding track 41 and feeding robot 42 of the feeding mechanism 40 realize the continuous gripping and transfer of terminals, effectively improving the conveying and feeding efficiency. At the same time, by setting up a detection station 50 to synchronously detect the terminals in the material trays 30, the time spent on subsequent individual detection processes can be reduced. Moreover, the detachable design of the material trays 30 facilitates quick replacement according to needs, reduces the complexity of operation, and thus solves the problems of large footprint, low efficiency and high time cost caused by unreasonable layout and excessive manual intervention in the prior art.

[0029] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the tray 30 includes a positioning platform 31 and a snap-fit ​​structure 32. The bottom of the positioning platform 31 has a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the rotating disk 20, and the top of the positioning platform 31 has a positioning groove 311 that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​structure 32. The snap-fit ​​structure 32 is configured for inserting terminals. Specifically, by cooperating with the rotating disk 20 through the positioning protrusion at the bottom of the positioning platform 31, the tray 30 can be quickly and accurately positioned on the rotating disk 20, avoiding the tray 30 from shifting or shaking during rotation, and ensuring the accuracy of the loading robot 42 in grasping and placing terminals. At the same time, the positioning groove 311 at the top of the positioning platform 31 cooperates with the snap-fit ​​structure 32 to achieve stable installation of the snap-fit ​​structure 32, ensuring the structural stability after the terminals are inserted, and further improving the reliability of the overall mechanism operation and the accuracy of terminal loading.

[0030] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the top of the snap-fit ​​structure 32 has a plug-in interface 321 for inserting terminals. Specifically, the plug-in interface 321 provides a clear insertion position for the terminals, effectively limiting their position and preventing them from falling off or shifting position during the rotation of the tray 30 or the operation of the robot arm. At the same time, the standardized plug-in interface 321 design facilitates adaptation to different types of terminals. Only the corresponding plug-in interface 321 needs to be designed according to the terminal size specifications, which improves the versatility and compatibility of the tray 30 and reduces the equipment adjustment cost when changing different terminals.

[0031] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the loading robot 42 includes a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm 421 and an adsorption component 422 disposed at the end of the robotic arm. The adsorption component 422 can adaptively adjust the adsorption force to grasp terminals of different sizes. Specifically, the multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm 421 enables the loading robot 42 to have a more flexible movement trajectory and operating range, which can adapt to the loading needs of the material trays 30 at different circumferential positions on the rotating disk 20, improving the flexibility and coverage of the loading position; the adsorption component 422 can adaptively adjust the adsorption force, and can precisely control the adsorption force according to the weight and material characteristics of terminals of different sizes, which can ensure reliable terminal grasping, and avoid damage to the terminals due to excessive adsorption force, or terminal detachment due to insufficient adsorption force, effectively improving the adaptability to terminals of different specifications and the success rate of grasping.

[0032] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the adsorption component 422 is a pneumatic suction cup. Specifically, the pneumatic suction cup has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and convenient operation. It achieves adsorption and release of terminals through air pressure control, with a fast response speed, which can effectively improve the working efficiency of the loading robot 42. At the same time, the pneumatic suction cup has surface contact with the terminal surface, with a large contact area, which can disperse the adsorption force, reduce the pressure on the terminal surface, and reduce the risk of indentation or damage to the terminal surface. It is especially suitable for gripping terminals with relatively fragile surfaces or high precision requirements, ensuring the product quality of the terminals.

[0033] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4As shown, the terminal rotating loading mechanism 40 also includes a unloading mechanism 60, which is disposed above the rotating disk 20. The unloading mechanism 60 includes a unloading track 61 for conveying terminals and an unloading robot 62 capable of gripping terminals from the unloading track 61 and transferring them to the material tray 30. Specifically, the unloading mechanism 60 enables the terminal rotating loading mechanism 40 to achieve an integrated operation process from terminal loading to unloading after processing, eliminating the need for manual or other equipment for intermediate transfer, reducing the connection time between processes and manual intervention, and significantly improving the continuity and automation of overall production. The cooperation between the unloading track 61 and the unloading robot 62 can quickly and accurately transfer the processed terminals from the material tray 30 to the unloading track 61, ensuring the orderly progress of the terminal unloading process and further improving the overall working efficiency of the equipment.

[0034] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the feeding track 61 includes a good product feeding channel 611 and a defective product feeding channel 612, with a material channel switching component 63 provided between the good product feeding channel 611 and the defective product feeding channel 612. Specifically, the separate design of the good product feeding channel 611 and the defective product feeding channel 612 allows the material channel switching component 63 to quickly transport good and defective terminals to different channels after terminal inspection, achieving automatic sorting of good and defective products. This avoids the situation where good and defective products are mixed together and require subsequent manual sorting, reducing additional sorting processes and time costs, improving the efficiency and accuracy of product quality screening, and facilitating the separate statistics and processing of good and defective products, thus providing convenience for production quality control.

[0035] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the driving device includes a servo motor and a transmission gear set. The servo motor drives the rotating disk 20 to rotate through the transmission gear set. Specifically, the servo motor features high control precision, a wide speed adjustment range, and stable and reliable operation. It can precisely control the rotation angle, speed, and start / stop position of the rotating disk 20, ensuring that the rotating disk 20 can be accurately positioned at each material tray 30 mounting position, meeting the operational requirements of each station such as loading, inspection, and unloading.

[0036] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, it also includes a sensor group, which includes: A position sensor is disposed on the edge of the rotating disk 20 to detect the rotational position of the rotating disk 20; A material detection sensor is disposed above the material tray 30 to detect the remaining amount of material at the terminals inside the material tray 30; A position sensor for the material tray 30 is installed at the mounting position of the material tray 30 to detect whether the material tray 30 is installed correctly. Specifically, the position sensor can accurately detect the rotational position of the rotating disk 20 in real time and feed the position signal back to the control system, which facilitates the control system to accurately control the start, stop and positioning of the rotating disk 20, ensuring that the position of each workstation corresponds precisely to the position of the rotating disk 20, and improving the accuracy of operations such as feeding and detection. The material detection sensor can monitor the remaining amount of terminals in the material tray 30 in real time. When the remaining amount of terminals is lower than the set threshold, it can issue an early warning signal in time to remind the operator to replenish the terminals in time, avoid equipment shutdown due to terminal shortage, and ensure the continuity of production. The position sensor for the material tray 30 can detect whether the material tray 30 is installed correctly. If the material tray 30 is not installed correctly or falls off, it can immediately trigger the equipment to stop or alarm, preventing feeding errors or equipment damage due to problems with the material tray 30, and improving the safety and reliability of equipment operation.

[0037] In another embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, a support base is provided below the rotating disk 20, and a shock-absorbing device is provided on the support base to reduce the vibration generated when the rotating disk 20 rotates. Specifically, the support base provides a stable installation foundation for the rotating disk 20 and the entire mechanism, ensuring the overall structural stability of the mechanism; the shock-absorbing device can effectively absorb and buffer the vibration generated during the rotation of the rotating disk 20, reducing the impact of vibration on the positioning accuracy of the rotating disk 20, the gripping accuracy of the loading robot 42, and the detection accuracy of the detection station 50, avoiding problems such as terminal positioning misalignment, gripping failure, or increased detection error caused by vibration; at the same time, the shock-absorbing device can also reduce the noise generated by vibration, improve the working environment, and reduce the impact and wear of vibration on various parts of the equipment, extending the service life of the equipment and reducing the maintenance cost of the equipment.

[0038] The rest of this embodiment is the same as that in Embodiment 1. Features not explained in this embodiment are explained using the methods in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A terminal rotation feeding mechanism, characterized in that, include: frame; A rotating disk with a ring structure and multiple tray mounting positions evenly arranged around its circumference; the rotating disk is driven to rotate around its central axis by a driving device. A tray is detachably installed at the tray mounting position, and the tray is used to carry terminals to be loaded. A feeding mechanism is disposed above the rotating disk. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding track for conveying terminals and a feeding robot arm capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track and transferring them to the material tray. An inspection station is configured around the circumference of the rotating disk and is used to inspect the terminals installed in the tray.

2. The terminal rotation feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The tray includes a positioning platform and a snap-fit ​​structure. The bottom of the positioning platform is provided with a positioning protrusion that cooperates with the rotating disk, and the top of the positioning platform is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure is configured for plugging in terminals.

3. The terminal rotation feeding mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The top of the snap-fit ​​structure has a plug-in interface for inserting terminals.

4. The terminal rotating feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The loading robot includes a multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arm and an adsorption component disposed at the end of the robotic arm. The adsorption component can adaptively adjust the adsorption force to grasp terminals of different sizes.

5. The terminal rotation feeding mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The adsorption component is a pneumatic suction cup.

6. The terminal rotating feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that The terminal rotating feeding mechanism also includes a feeding mechanism, which is located above the rotating disk. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding track for conveying terminals and a feeding robot arm capable of grabbing terminals from the feeding track and transferring them to the material tray.

7. The terminal rotation feeding mechanism according to claim 6, wherein The feeding track includes a good product feeding channel and a defective product feeding channel, and a material channel switching component is provided between the good product feeding channel and the defective product feeding channel.

8. The terminal rotating feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The driving device includes a servo motor and a transmission gear set, and the servo motor drives the rotating disk to rotate through the transmission gear set.

9. The terminal rotating feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It also includes a sensor group, which comprises: A position sensor is disposed on the edge of the rotating disk to detect the rotational position of the rotating disk; A material detection sensor is installed above the material tray to detect the remaining amount of material in the terminals of the material tray; A tray position sensor is installed at the tray mounting position to detect whether the tray is installed in place.

10. The terminal rotating feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, A support base is provided below the rotating disk, and a shock absorption device is provided on the support base to reduce the vibration generated when the rotating disk rotates.

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