A feeding system for a dome switch production line

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of dome switch manufacturing technology. The technical problems it aims to solve are poor flexibility and high cost. To address these issues, this utility model provides a feeding system for a dome switch production line. The system includes: a feeding box; at least one drawer guide rail on the feeding box; a moving component located at the bottom of the feeding box; a lifting component including a lifting power unit and at least one lifting fork; the lifting fork is connected to the output end of the lifting power unit, which drives the lifting fork to move up and down; a locking component located within the feeding box; a hopper drawer slidably connected to the feeding box via drawer guide rails; a drawer base for holding materials; the hopper drawer slidably inserts into the feeding box, with the lifting fork positioned below the materials; and the locking component locks the hopper drawer to the feeding box. This utility model offers enhanced practicality, improved operational flexibility, and cost savings.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dome switch manufacturing technology, and in particular to a feeding system for a dome switch production line. Background Technology

[0002] The dome switch production line is an automated production line with high production efficiency. However, in the existing technology, the feeding system of the dome switch production line uses belt conveyor; and the production line layout often needs to be adjusted during the production process. Due to the poor flexibility of belt conveyor, the belt conveyor needs to be redesigned, which is complex and costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a feeding system for a dome switch production line, comprising: The loading box has at least one mounting hole on one side; the loading box has at least one drawer slide. The movable component is located at the bottom of the feeding box; A lifting assembly is located in the loading box; the lifting assembly includes a lifting power unit and at least one lifting fork head; the lifting power unit is connected to the loading box; the lifting fork head is connected to the output end of the lifting power unit, and the lifting power unit drives the lifting fork head to move up and down. The locking component is located inside the feeding box. At least one hopper drawer is provided, with each hopper drawer corresponding to a mounting hole. The hopper drawer is slidably connected to the feeding box via drawer rails. The hopper drawer includes a drawer base for placing materials. The hopper drawer is slidably inserted into the feeding box, with the lifting fork head located below the materials. A locking component is used to lock the hopper drawer to the feeding box.

[0005] In one embodiment of this utility model, the mounting hole is positioned opposite to the lifting assembly along the sliding direction of the hopper drawer.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drawer base includes a base plate and a plurality of support members disposed on the top of the base plate; the plurality of support members are spaced apart; and the lifting fork head is located in the gap between two adjacent support members.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the drawer base further includes a plurality of limiting members disposed on the top of the base plate; the limiting members are L-shaped and disposed at the corners of the base plate.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, this application further includes a first sensor disposed on the feeding box and located below the hopper drawer, the first sensor being used to monitor whether the hopper drawer is inserted into the feeding box.

[0009] In one embodiment of this utility model, the application further includes a second sensor disposed on the feeding box, the second sensor being used to monitor whether there is material placed on the lifting fork head.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the locking component includes a locking part and a triggering part; the locking part is connected to the feeding box body, and a U-shaped locking groove is provided on one side of the locking part, with ball catches movably connected to both sides of the locking groove; the triggering part is connected to the drawer base, and a triggering protrusion is provided at one end of the triggering part, with locking curved surfaces provided on both sides of the triggering protrusion; the triggering protrusion is inserted into the locking groove, and the ball catches cooperate with the locking curved surfaces.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, the lifting fork head includes a fork head body and a baffle vertically connected to the top of one end of the fork head body.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the feeding box is provided with a first chamber and a second chamber arranged sequentially from bottom to top; the hopper drawer is installed in the first chamber, and the second chamber is located at the top of the hopper drawer; a notch is provided on one side of the hopper drawer.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the hopper drawer further includes a side plate connected to one end of the drawer base; the hopper drawer is slidably inserted into the loading box, and the side plate is located in the mounting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the moving component includes multiple moving wheels and multiple adjustable feet.

[0015] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The feeding system for a dome switch production line described in this utility model has a hopper drawer for placing materials. The hopper drawer is then inserted into the feeding box, and a lifting component moves the materials up and down, ensuring that each piece of material is picked up by the robotic arm of the next process at the same height. Furthermore, the bottom of the hopper drawer is equipped with a movable component, allowing it to be moved to any target position. Therefore, this application replaces the conveyor belt, ensuring efficiency while being suitable for various production line layouts, reducing equipment investment and maintenance costs; it saves costs, increases operability, enhances practicality, improves operational flexibility, improves system reliability, and adapts to diverse production needs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To make the content of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding system for a dome switch production line according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the feeding system for a dome switch production line after removing the second chamber. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Internal diagram; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting components, hopper drawers, and materials in the feeding system used in the dome switch production line. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A sectional view; Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the lifting assembly in the feeding system of a dome switch production line. Figure 7 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the hopper drawer and materials in the feeding system for a dome switch production line. Figure 8 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the hopper drawer in the feeding system used in the dome switch production line. Figure 9 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the locking component in the feeding system of a dome switch production line. Explanation of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings: 100, loading box; 110, mounting hole; 120, drawer slide; 130, first chamber; 140, second chamber; 141, door; 150, notch; 200. Moving component; 210. Casters; 220. Adjustable feet; 300. Lifting assembly; 310. Lifting power unit; 320. Lifting fork head; 321. Fork head body; 322. Baffle; 400, Locking component; 410, Locking part; 411, Locking groove; 412, Touch ball; 420, Trigger part; 421, Trigger protrusion; 422, Locking surface; 500. Material compartment drawer; 510. Drawer base; 511. Base plate; 512. Support component; 513. Limiting component; 514. Guide section; 520. Side panel; 530. Handle; 600. Materials; 700. First sensor; 800, Second sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and implement the present invention. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0018] Reference Figures 1-9 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a feeding system for a dome switch production line, including: The feeding box 100 has at least one mounting hole 110 on one side; the feeding box 100 is provided with at least one drawer guide rail 120; The moving component 200 is located at the bottom of the feeding box 100; A lifting assembly 300 is disposed in the loading box 100; the lifting assembly 300 includes a lifting power unit 310 and at least one lifting fork head 320; in some embodiments, there are two lifting fork heads 320, which are arranged at intervals; the lifting power unit 310 is connected to the loading box 100; the lifting fork head 320 is connected to the output end of the lifting power unit 310, and the lifting power unit 310 drives the lifting fork head 320 to move up and down; Locking component 400 is installed in the feeding box 100; At least one hopper drawer 500 is provided, and each hopper drawer 500 is correspondingly set with a mounting hole 110. The hopper drawer 500 is slidably connected to the feeding box 100 via a drawer guide rail 120. The hopper drawer 500 includes a drawer base 510, which is used to place the material 600 (i.e., the dome switch). The hopper drawer 500 is slidably inserted into the feeding box 100, and the lifting fork head 320 is located below the material 600. The locking component 400 is used to lock the hopper drawer 500 to the feeding box 100.

[0019] Specifically, the material hopper drawer 500 of this application is used to hold materials 600. The material hopper drawer 500 is then inserted into the feeding box 100, and the lifting component 300 drives the materials 600 to rise and fall, ensuring that each material 600 is picked up by the robotic arm of the next process at the same height, achieving automatic feeding. Furthermore, the bottom of the material hopper drawer 500 is equipped with a moving component 200, allowing it to be moved to any target position. Therefore, this application replaces the conveyor belt, ensuring efficiency while being suitable for various production line layouts, reducing equipment investment and maintenance costs; saving costs, increasing operability, enhancing practicality, improving operational flexibility; improving system reliability; and adapting to diverse production needs.

[0020] This application offers significant cost advantages, is simple and flexible to operate, boasts greatly improved reliability, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, especially for multi-variety production.

[0021] Furthermore, along the sliding direction V of the hopper drawer 500, the mounting hole 110 is positioned opposite to the lifting assembly 300.

[0022] Specifically, this embodiment reduces space while ensuring that the material drawer 500 does not interfere with the lifting assembly 300 when entering or exiting the loading box 100. Therefore, the layout of this embodiment is compact and more rational.

[0023] Furthermore, the drawer base 510 includes a base plate 511 and a plurality of support members 512 disposed on the top of the base plate 511; the plurality of support members 512 are spaced apart; the lifting fork head 320 is located in the gap between two adjacent support members 512.

[0024] Specifically, in this embodiment, the material 600 is placed on the support member 512, so that there is a gap between two adjacent support members 512. This way, when the hopper drawer 500 is inserted into the loading box 100, the lifting fork head 320 will not contact the hopper drawer 500, and the lifting fork head 320 is located below the material 600, which makes it easier for the lifting fork head 320 to drive the material 600 to move up and down. The structure is more compact and the footprint of this application is reduced.

[0025] Furthermore, the drawer base 510 also includes a plurality of limiting members 513 disposed on the top of the base plate 511; the limiting members 513 are L-shaped and disposed at the corners of the base plate 511.

[0026] Specifically, this embodiment provides multiple limiting members 513 to form a placement area on the base plate 511, thereby limiting the material 600 placed in the placement area and preventing the material 600 from shifting.

[0027] Furthermore, the top of the limiting member 513 is bent outward to form a guide portion 514.

[0028] Specifically, the guide portion 514 in this embodiment can guide the material 600 when it is placed, so that the material 600 can enter the placement area.

[0029] Furthermore, this application also includes a first sensor 700 disposed in the loading box 100 and located below the hopper drawer 500, the first sensor 700 being used to monitor whether the hopper drawer 500 is inserted into the loading box 100. In some embodiments, the first sensor 700 is a proximity switch. In some embodiments, the first sensor 700 is linked to the lifting power unit 310.

[0030] Specifically, this embodiment can monitor whether the hopper drawer 500 is inserted into the loading box 100, thereby avoiding malfunctions caused by the lifting component 300 operating when the hopper drawer 500 is not inserted into the loading box 100.

[0031] Furthermore, this application also includes a second sensor 800 disposed on the loading box 100, the second sensor 800 being used to monitor whether material 600 is placed on the lifting fork head 320. In some embodiments, the second sensor 800 is an infrared sensor. In some embodiments, the second sensor 800 is linked to the lifting power unit 310.

[0032] Specifically, in this embodiment, the second sensor 800 identifies whether there is material 600 on the lifting fork head 320. So that when the material 600 is picked up by the robot in the next process, the signal can be identified, which facilitates the lowering of the lifting power unit 310.

[0033] Furthermore, the locking assembly 400 includes a locking part 410 and a trigger part 420. The locking part 410 is connected to the loading box 100, and a U-shaped locking groove 411 is provided on one side of the locking part 410. A catch ball 412 is movably connected to both sides of the locking groove 411. The trigger part 420 is connected to the drawer base 510, and a trigger protrusion 421 is provided at one end of the trigger part 420. Locking curved surfaces 422 are provided on both sides of the trigger protrusion 421. The trigger protrusion 421 is inserted into the locking groove 411, and the catch ball 412 engages with the locking curved surfaces 422. The locking assembly 400 is a catch ball lock.

[0034] Specifically, as the contact ball 412 engages with the locking surface 422, the trigger protrusion 421 inserts into or retracts from the locking groove 411. When the trigger protrusion 421 is inserted into the locking groove 411, it is locked to prevent it from being triggered out of the locking groove 411 by minor forces such as vibration. To unlock, only a relatively large force is needed to pull the hopper drawer 500 to pull the trigger protrusion 421 out of the locking groove 411. This embodiment uses a purely mechanical locking assembly 400, which is more stable and reliable, and can be manually unlocked, resulting in lower costs.

[0035] Furthermore, the lifting fork head 320 includes a fork head body 321 and a baffle 322 vertically connected to the top of one end of the fork head body 321.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the fork head body 321 and the baffle 322 form an L-shaped groove, so that the fork head body 321 supports the material 600 from the bottom, and the baffle 322 limits the material 600 from the side. Therefore, this embodiment can support the material 600 while preventing the material 600 from shifting during lifting.

[0037] Furthermore, the lifting power unit 310 adopts a linear module, and the slider of the linear module is connected to the lifting fork head 320.

[0038] Specifically, linear modules have the advantages of simple structure, fast response, and high precision.

[0039] Furthermore, the feeding box 100 is provided with a first chamber 130 and a second chamber 140 arranged sequentially from bottom to top; the hopper drawer 500 is installed in the first chamber 130, and the second chamber 140 is located above the hopper drawer 500; a notch 150 is provided on one side of the hopper drawer 500.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the feeding box 100 forms a relatively enclosed first chamber 130 and a second chamber 140 to prevent dust, water, etc. from entering the first chamber 130 and the second chamber 140, thereby achieving the functions of waterproofing, dustproofing, and noise reduction. Furthermore, a notch 150 is reserved for the entry and exit of the robot arm in the next process, so as not to affect the robot arm's grasping of materials 600 in the next process.

[0041] Furthermore, the second chamber 140 is provided with an openable door 141 on its side. In some embodiments, the door 141 may be a push-pull sliding structure.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the internal operation can be observed by opening the door 141.

[0043] Furthermore, the hopper drawer 500 also includes a side plate 520 connected to one end of the drawer base 510; when the hopper drawer 500 is slidably inserted into the loading box 100, the side plate 520 is located in the mounting hole 110.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, when the hopper drawer 500 is inserted into the loading box 100, the mounting hole 110 is blocked by the side plate 520, thereby preventing the operator from accidentally entering the loading box 100 and causing injury or death when the robot arm picks up materials in the next process.

[0045] Furthermore, a handle 530 is provided on the outer side of the side panel 520.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the hopper drawer 500 is easily pulled out via the handle 530.

[0047] Furthermore, the moving component 200 includes a plurality of moving wheels 210 and a plurality of adjustable feet 220. In some embodiments, there are four moving wheels 210, which are located at the four corners of the feeding box 100.

[0048] Specifically, when the application needs to be moved, the height of the adjusting feet 220 is adjusted so that the moving wheels 210 are in contact with the ground and the adjusting feet 220 are suspended in the air, facilitating rapid movement. Once the application has reached its target position, the height of the adjusting feet 220 is adjusted again so that the adjusting feet 220 are in contact with the ground and the moving wheels 210 are suspended in the air, facilitating stable and reliable support and fixation. Therefore, the application can achieve both movement and stable and reliable fixation and support during operation, preventing displacement during the process.

[0049] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely illustrative examples for clear explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation. Those skilled in the art will recognize that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. However, obvious variations or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A feeding system for a dome switch production line, characterized in that: include: The feeding box has at least one mounting hole on one side; the feeding box is equipped with at least one drawer guide rail. A movable component is located at the bottom of the feeding box; A lifting assembly is disposed in the feeding box; the lifting assembly includes a lifting power unit and at least one lifting fork head; the lifting power unit is connected to the feeding box; the lifting fork head is connected to the output end of the lifting power unit, and the lifting power unit drives the lifting fork head to move up and down. A locking component is provided in the feeding box; At least one hopper drawer is provided, with each hopper drawer corresponding to one of the mounting holes. The hopper drawer is slidably connected to the feeding box via drawer rails. The hopper drawer includes a drawer base for placing materials. The hopper drawer is slidably inserted into the feeding box, with the lifting fork head located below the materials. The locking component is used to lock the hopper drawer to the feeding box.

2. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Along the sliding direction of the hopper drawer, the mounting hole is positioned opposite to the lifting assembly.

3. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drawer base includes a base plate and a plurality of support members disposed on the top of the base plate; the plurality of support members are spaced apart; the lifting fork head is located in the gap between two adjacent support members.

4. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drawer base also includes a plurality of limiting members disposed on the top of the base plate; the limiting members are L-shaped and disposed at the corners of the base plate.

5. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first sensor disposed on the feeding box and located below the hopper drawer, the first sensor being used to monitor whether the hopper drawer is inserted into the feeding box.

6. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a second sensor installed on the feeding box, which is used to monitor whether there is material placed on the lifting fork.

7. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking part and a triggering part; the locking part is connected to the feeding box body, and a U-shaped locking groove is provided on one side of the locking part, with ball catches movably connected to both sides of the locking groove; the triggering part is connected to the drawer base, and a triggering protrusion is provided at one end of the triggering part, with locking curved surfaces provided on both sides of the triggering protrusion; the triggering protrusion is inserted into the locking groove, and the ball catches cooperate with the locking curved surfaces.

8. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting fork head includes a fork head body and a baffle vertically connected to the top of one end of the fork head body.

9. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding box has a first chamber and a second chamber arranged sequentially from bottom to top; the hopper drawer is installed in the first chamber, and the second chamber is located at the top of the hopper drawer; a notch is provided on one side of the hopper drawer.

10. The feeding system for a dome switch production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hopper drawer also includes a side plate connected to one end of the drawer base; the hopper drawer is slidably inserted into the loading box, and the side plate is located in the mounting hole.

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