An automatic feeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical feeding equipment, and discloses an automatic feeding device, including: a worktable, a roller assembly, a brake plate, and a material picking component. The roller assembly is rotatably mounted on the worktable, and the roller assembly is arranged sequentially along a preset conveying path to form a conveyor line for carrying and conveying material frames. The brake plate is disposed beside the conveying path of the roller assembly and can reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the roller assembly. When the brake plate moves towards the material frame, it clamps and positions the material frame; when the brake plate moves away from the material frame, it releases the material frame. The material picking component is disposed on one side of the worktable and beside the roller assembly, and is used to pick up external workpieces to be conveyed and reciprocate to the material frames on the roller assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical feeding equipment technology, specifically an automatic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, automated feeding equipment plays a crucial role in the workpiece transfer process of automated production lines, especially in the lithium battery field. However, in practical scenarios, the material frame positioning process of some equipment still requires a small amount of manual intervention for auxiliary calibration, which to some extent restricts the smoothness of automated continuous operation. At the same time, slight deviations in the material frame occasionally occur during transportation, and the stability of positioning accuracy needs further optimization, which may affect the consistency of production cycle time, thus limiting the full realization of feeding efficiency to some extent.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic feeding device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device to solve the problem of feeding requiring manual intervention.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic feeding device includes:

[0007] Workbench;

[0008] Roller assemblies are rotatably mounted on the worktable. The roller assemblies are arranged sequentially along a preset conveying path to form a conveying line for carrying and conveying material frames.

[0009] A brake plate is located beside the conveying path of the roller assembly and can reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the roller assembly. When the brake plate moves toward the material frame, it achieves pressing and positioning of the material frame. When the brake plate moves away from the material frame, it achieves releasing of the material frame.

[0010] The material picking component is located on one side of the worktable and next to the roller assembly, and is used to pick up external workpieces to be transported and reciprocate them to the material frame on the roller assembly.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, it further includes a drive assembly connected between the worktable and the roller assembly. The drive assembly is used to transmit power to the roller assembly to drive the rollers therein to roll, thereby driving the material frame on the roller assembly to feed along the conveying path.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the drive assembly includes a connecting chain and a drive source. The drive source is installed on the worktable. The axial direction of each roller in the roller group is perpendicular to the conveying direction and they are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction to form a conveying path. Each roller in the roller group is provided with a transmission sprocket at its end. The output end of the drive source is provided with a power sprocket. The connecting chain is sleeved on the transmission sprocket and the power sprocket to transmit the power of the drive source to the transmission sprocket via the power sprocket and the connecting chain, so as to drive the rollers of the roller group to rotate synchronously.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the material picking component includes a power component and a flipping component. The power component is installed on the worktable, and the flipping component is assembled at the output end of the power component. The power component is used to drive the flipping component to move along a preset execution path to adjust its position. The flipping component includes a tool for picking up workpieces, and the flipping component can rotate around its own axis to drive the workpiece picked up by the clamping part to flip by a preset angle.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the flipping component includes a power source and a suction cup. The power source is fixedly mounted on the output end of the power component, and the suction cup is installed on the output end of the power source. The power source is used to drive the suction cup to rotate around a preset axis to achieve workpiece flipping, and the suction cup is used to adsorb and fix the workpiece.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, a sensing sensor is installed on the workbench. The sensing direction of the sensing sensor is along the conveying direction of the conveyor line. The sensing sensor is used to detect the position or presence / absence of the feeding frame on the conveying path.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the roller assembly is symmetrically arranged on the worktable to form two parallel conveyor lines, each conveyor line corresponding to a feeding station.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the power assembly includes a rotary drive unit and a linear drive unit. The rotary drive unit is mounted on the worktable, and its output end can rotate horizontally. The linear drive unit is mounted on the output end of the rotary drive unit and can rotate vertically. The flipping component is mounted on the output end of the linear drive unit. The rotary drive unit is used to drive the linear drive unit and the flipping component to rotate and switch the material picking position in the horizontal plane. The linear drive unit is used to drive the flipping component to precisely displace vertically, adapting to the picking and feeding actions of workpieces of different heights.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the roller assembly is provided with side guards on both sides along the conveying direction. The side guards are used to limit the material frame or workpiece on the conveying path and prevent it from shifting laterally during the roller conveying process.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding device, the brake plate extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and its end is formed into an L-shaped limiting part that fits the side of the material frame; the brake plate can reciprocate along a horizontal straight line perpendicular to the conveying direction; when the material frame is conveyed to the preset feeding position along the roller group, the brake plate moves to the side of the material frame, and the L-shaped limiting part blocks the material frame and restricts the conveying displacement of the material frame.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the roller assembly carries the conveyor frame, the brake plate reciprocates along the vertical conveying direction, and the picking component reciprocates to transport the workpiece; this enables precise coordination of each link in the feeding process, and orderly connection of the conveyor frame, positioning and workpiece picking and transfer, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of automatic feeding, reducing manual intervention, and adapting to the continuous operation requirements of automated production lines. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding device in the first direction provided by this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A in the diagram;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure in the second direction of an automatic feeding device provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part B in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding device that removes the material frame and flips the suction cup.

[0026] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0027] 1. Workbench; 2. Roller assembly; 3. Brake plate;

[0028] 4. Material handling assembly;

[0029] 401. Power components;

[0030] 411. Rotary drive unit; 412. Linear drive unit;

[0031] 402. Flip component;

[0032] 421. Power source; 422. Suction cup;

[0033] 5. Material frame; 6. Drive source; 7. Sensor; 8. Edge guard. Detailed Implementation

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-5As shown, an automatic feeding device is provided, including: a workbench 1, a roller assembly 2, a brake plate 3, and a material picking component 4. The roller assembly 2 is rotatably mounted on the workbench 1, and the roller assembly 2 is arranged sequentially along a preset conveying path to form a conveyor line for carrying and conveying material frames 5. The brake plate 3 is disposed beside the conveying path of the roller assembly 2 and can reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the roller assembly 2. When the brake plate 3 moves towards the material frame 5, it achieves clamping and positioning of the material frame 5; when the brake plate 3 moves away from the material frame 5, it achieves release of the material frame 5. The material picking component 4 is disposed on one side of the workbench 1 and beside the roller assembly 2, and is used to pick up external workpieces to be conveyed and reciprocate to transport them to the material frame 5 on the roller assembly 2.

[0040] The automatic feeding equipment provided by this utility model uses a roller group 2 to carry the conveying frame 5, a brake plate 3 to reciprocate along the vertical conveying direction, and a picking component 4 to reciprocate to transport the workpiece. This enables precise coordination of each link in the feeding process, and orderly connection of the conveying, positioning and workpiece picking and transfer of the frame 5, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of automatic feeding, reducing manual intervention and adapting to the continuous operation requirements of automated production lines.

[0041] Specifically, the roller assembly 2 is symmetrically arranged on the workbench 1 to form two parallel conveyor lines, each of which corresponds to a feeding station, thereby increasing the feeding amount per unit time and enhancing equipment capacity and operating efficiency.

[0042] The automatic feeding device also includes a drive assembly; the drive assembly is connected between the worktable 1 and the roller group 2, and is used to transmit power to the roller group 2 to drive the rollers therein to roll, thereby driving the material frame 5 on the roller group 2 to feed along the conveying path.

[0043] The drive assembly includes a connecting chain and a drive source 6. The drive source 6 is installed on the workbench 1. The axis of each roller in the roller group 2 is perpendicular to the conveying direction and is arranged sequentially along the conveying direction to form a conveying path. Each roller end is provided with a transmission sprocket, and the output end of the drive source 6 is provided with a power sprocket. The connecting chain is sleeved on the transmission sprocket and the power sprocket to transmit the power of the drive source 6 to the transmission sprocket through the power sprocket and the connecting chain, thereby driving the rollers of the roller group 2 to roll synchronously.

[0044] By adapting and connecting the drive source 6, the connecting chain, and the drive sprocket of the roller group 2 in the drive assembly, the power is stably transmitted to each roller, driving the rollers to roll synchronously; thereby ensuring that the material frame 5 is fed at a uniform speed and in an orderly manner along the conveying path, avoiding conveying jams, improving the continuity and stability of automatic feeding, and laying the foundation for subsequent material picking and positioning operations.

[0045] In this embodiment, the drive source 6 can be a motor structure. After the material frame 5 is filled with workpieces, the drive source 6 can be controlled to rotate in reverse, driving the connecting chain and roller group 2 to roll in reverse, so that the material frame 5 moves backward along the conveying path in the original direction until it exits the loading station, so that the empty material frame 5 can enter to take over the loading, and realize the circulation of the material frame 5.

[0046] The brake plate 3 extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and its end is formed into an L-shaped limiting part that fits the side of the material frame 5. The brake plate 3 can reciprocate along a horizontal straight line perpendicular to the conveying direction. A cylinder can be installed on the workbench 1 to drive the brake plate 3 to move. When the material frame 5 is conveyed to the preset loading position along the roller group 2, the brake plate 3 moves to the side of the material frame 5, and the L-shaped limiting part blocks the material frame 5 to limit the conveying displacement of the material frame 5. The material frame 5 can stop precisely when it reaches the preset position, thereby ensuring the loading positioning accuracy and avoiding conveying deviation from affecting subsequent operations.

[0047] Specifically, the material handling component 4 includes a power component 401 and a tilting component 402. The power component 401 is mounted on the worktable 1, and the tilting component 402 is assembled at the output end of the power component 401. The power component 401 drives the tilting component 402 to move along a preset execution path to adjust its position. The tilting component 402 includes a tool for picking up workpieces, and it can rotate around its own axis to rotate the workpiece picked up by the clamping part by a preset angle. Workpieces can be picked up and placed precisely and with appropriate posture, thereby improving loading flexibility and operating efficiency, and adapting to diverse workpiece requirements.

[0048] Furthermore, the power assembly 401 includes a rotary drive unit 411 (motor module) and a linear drive unit 412 (slide table module). The rotary drive unit 411 is mounted on the worktable 1, and its output end can rotate horizontally. The linear drive unit 412 is mounted on the output end of the rotary drive unit 411 and can move up and down vertically. The tilting assembly 402 is mounted on the output end of the linear drive unit 412. The rotary drive unit 411 is used to drive the linear drive unit 412 and the tilting assembly 402 to rotate and switch the material picking position in the horizontal plane. The linear drive unit 412 is used to drive the tilting assembly 402 to move up and down vertically to adapt to the picking and loading actions of workpieces of different heights. The tilting assembly 402 can flexibly adjust the picking position and height, thereby adapting to the loading of workpieces of multiple positions and heights, improving the versatility of the equipment and the accuracy of operation.

[0049] Furthermore, the flipping assembly 402 includes a power source 421 and a suction cup 422. The power source 421 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the power assembly 401, and the suction cup 422 is installed on the output end of the power source 421. The power source 421 is used to drive the suction cup 422 to rotate around a preset axis to achieve workpiece flipping, and the suction cup 422 is used to adsorb and fix the workpiece. The workpiece can be flipped in a controllable and stable manner, achieving precise workpiece flipping and reliable transfer, ensuring the workpiece posture adaptation requirements during the loading process, and improving operational stability.

[0050] Preferably, a sensing sensor 7 is installed on the workbench 1; the sensing direction of the sensing sensor 7 is along the conveying direction of the conveyor line. The setting of the sensing sensor 7 enables precise detection of the position and presence of the material frame 5, thereby ensuring the orderly triggering of the feeding process and improving the efficiency of automated response.

[0051] Preferably, the roller assembly 2 is provided with side guards 8 on both sides along the conveying direction. The side guards 8 are used to limit the material frame 5 or workpiece on the conveying path to prevent them from shifting laterally during the roller conveying process.

[0052] In this embodiment, the feeding process is as follows: the empty material frame 5 is conveyed to the preset feeding position by the roller group 2. After the sensing sensor 7 detects the material frame 5, it triggers the brake plate 3 to move horizontally. The L-shaped limiting part presses and positions the material frame 5. The picking component 4 adjusts its position by rotating the rotary drive unit 411 horizontally and vertically lifting the linear drive unit 412. The suction cup 422 of the flipping component 402 adsorbs the external workpiece. The power source 421 drives the suction cup 422 to flip to the appropriate angle and transfer the workpiece into the material frame 5. When the material frame 5 is full, the drive source 6 reverses and drives the roller group 2 to send the full material frame 5 away. The empty material frame 5 takes over and enters, completing the cyclic feeding.

[0053] 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 automatic feeding device, characterized in that, include: Workbench; Roller assemblies are rotatably mounted on the worktable. The roller assemblies are arranged sequentially along a preset conveying path to form a conveying line for carrying and conveying material frames. A brake plate is located beside the conveying path of the roller assembly and can reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the roller assembly. When the brake plate moves toward the material frame, it achieves pressing and positioning of the material frame. When the brake plate moves away from the material frame, it achieves releasing of the material frame. The material picking component is located on one side of the worktable and next to the roller assembly, and is used to pick up external workpieces to be transported and reciprocate them to the material frame on the roller assembly.

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive assembly connected between the worktable and the roller assembly. The drive assembly is used to transmit power to the roller assembly to drive the rollers therein to roll, thereby driving the material frame on the roller assembly to feed material along the conveying path.

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a connecting chain and a drive source. The drive source is installed on the worktable. The axial direction of each roller in the roller group is perpendicular to the conveying direction and they are arranged sequentially along the conveying direction to form a conveying path. Each roller in the roller group is provided with a transmission sprocket at its end. The output end of the drive source is provided with a power sprocket. The connecting chain is sleeved on the transmission sprocket and the power sprocket and is used to transmit the power of the drive source to the transmission sprocket through the power sprocket and the connecting chain to drive the rollers of the roller group to roll synchronously.

4. An automatic feeding device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The material handling component includes a power component and a flipping component. The power component is installed on the worktable, and the flipping component is assembled at the output end of the power component. The power component is used to drive the flipping component to move along a preset execution path to adjust its position. The flipping component includes a tool for picking up workpieces, and the flipping component can rotate around its own axis to drive the workpiece picked up by the clamping part to flip by a preset angle.

5. An automatic feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping assembly includes a power source and a suction cup. The power source is fixedly mounted on the output end of the power assembly, and the suction cup is installed on the output end of the power source. The power source is used to drive the suction cup to rotate around a preset axis to achieve workpiece flipping, and the suction cup is used to adsorb and fix the workpiece.

6. An automatic feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 5, characterized in that, The workbench is equipped with a sensor, which is directed along the conveying direction of the conveyor line. The sensor is used to detect the position or presence / absence of the material frame on the conveying path.

7. An automatic feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 5, characterized in that, The roller assembly is symmetrically arranged on the workbench to form two parallel conveyor lines, each of which corresponds to a loading station.

8. An automatic feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The power assembly includes a rotary drive unit and a linear drive unit. The rotary drive unit is mounted on the worktable, and its output end can rotate horizontally. The linear drive unit is mounted on the output end of the rotary drive unit and can rotate vertically. The flipping component is mounted on the output end of the linear drive unit. The rotary drive unit is used to drive the linear drive unit and the flipping component to rotate and switch material picking positions in the horizontal plane. The linear drive unit is used to drive the flipping component to precisely displace vertically, adapting to the picking and loading actions of workpieces of different heights.

9. An automatic feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8, characterized in that, The roller assembly is provided with side guards on both sides along the conveying direction. The side guards are used to limit the material frame or workpiece on the conveying path and prevent it from shifting laterally during the roller conveying process.

10. An automatic feeding device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8, characterized in that, The brake plate extends along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and its end is formed into an L-shaped limiting part that fits the side of the material frame; the brake plate can reciprocate along a horizontal straight line perpendicular to the conveying direction; when the material frame is conveyed to the preset loading position along the roller group, the brake plate moves to the side of the material frame, and the L-shaped limiting part blocks the material frame and restricts the conveying displacement of the material frame.

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