Feeding device for refractory boards

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding devices, specifically relating to a feeding device for refractory boards. The device includes: a lifting mechanism comprising a first moving plate and two forks mounted on the first moving plate; a translation mechanism comprising a second moving plate; a feeding mechanism comprising a telescopic component connected to the second moving plate and several vacuum suction cups connected to the telescopic component; a distance sensor mounted above the forks for detecting and transmitting the distance to the board; and a main control module electrically connected to the lifting mechanism, translation mechanism, telescopic component, and distance sensor. This feeding device for refractory boards coordinates and controls the lifting mechanism, translation mechanism, feeding mechanism, and distance sensor through the main control module, eliminating the need for manual assistance in hooking, placing, or adjusting the board position, thus achieving automatic feeding of refractory boards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding devices, specifically relating to a feeding device for refractory boards. Background Technology

[0002] Refractory boards are a key material widely used in industrial kilns, boiler linings, firebreaks, and building fire protection, possessing excellent high-temperature resistance, heat insulation, and fire resistance. In the production process of refractory boards, the loading step, which involves transferring pressed or cut green or finished boards from one location to another, is an essential step.

[0003] With the continuous development of industrial automation technology and the sustained rise in labor costs, the industry's demand for the automation and intelligentization of refractory board production is becoming increasingly urgent. Although some general-purpose lifting equipment (such as bridge cranes and gantry cranes) or industrial robots exist on the market, they are not specifically designed for the loading of refractory boards. General-purpose lifting equipment suffers from insufficient positioning accuracy, low automation, and the need for manual assistance in hooking and placement; while standard industrial robots face challenges such as high initial investment costs, the need for specially customized fixtures, and high requirements for the consistency of incoming material conditions.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, it is necessary to design a feeding device for refractory boards. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeding device for refractory boards to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a feeding device for refractory boards, comprising: The lifting mechanism includes: a first movable plate and two forks disposed on the first movable plate; The translation mechanism includes: a second movable plate; The feeding mechanism includes: a telescopic component connected to the second movable plate and a plurality of vacuum suction cups connected to the telescopic component; A distance sensor, positioned above the fork arm, is used to detect the distance to the material and transmit the data. The main control module is electrically connected to the lifting mechanism, translation mechanism, telescopic component, and distance sensor; among which... The main control module is adapted to control the movement of the lifting mechanism based on the distance data uploaded by the distance sensor, so that the fork arm on the first moving plate drives the plate to move to a preset position; The main control module is adapted to control the extension of the telescopic component so that each vacuum suction cup can adsorb the material, thus completing the material suction and discharge. The main control module is adapted to control the movement of the second moving plate of the translation mechanism, so that the second moving plate drives the telescopic component, each vacuum suction cup and the plate to move to the loading area.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes: a tray mounted on the two forks; wherein The tray is suitable for stacking boards.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes: a frame, fixed plates disposed on both sides of the frame, a first lead screw connected to the bearings of the two fixed plates, a first threaded sleeve sleeved on the first lead screw, a connecting plate connected to the first threaded sleeve, two guide rails disposed on the side of the frame, and two sliders slidably connected to the guide rails; wherein The connecting plate is connected to the first movable plate; Each of the sliders is connected to the first movable plate; The first lead screw is threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve; and The first lead screw is adapted to be threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve when rotating. The first threaded sleeve drives the first moving plate to move through the connecting plate. The first moving plate slides on the corresponding guide rails through each slider.

[0009] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism also includes: a reducer and a first motor mounted on the top fixed plate; wherein The speed reducer is connected to the first lead screw; The first motor is connected to the reducer; and The first motor is adapted to drive the first lead screw to rotate via a speed reducer; The first motor is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism also includes: a suction cup bracket, a vacuum pump mounted on the second movable plate, and a U-shaped support base mounted at the bottom of the second movable plate; wherein The telescopic component is mounted on the U-shaped support base; The telescopic end of the telescopic component is connected to the suction cup bracket; Each of the aforementioned rectangular arrays of vacuum suction cups is mounted on a suction cup support; The vacuum pump is connected to each vacuum suction cup; and The vacuum pump is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0011] Furthermore, the translation mechanism also includes: a fixed frame mounted on the top fixed plate, guide rods connected to both ends of the fixed frame, a second lead screw connected to bearings at both ends of the fixed frame, a second threaded sleeve threadedly connected to the second lead screw, and two sliding sleeves fitted on the guide rods; wherein The sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the guide rod; Each of the aforementioned sliding sleeves and second threaded sleeves is connected to the bottom of the second movable plate; and The second lead screw is adapted to be threadedly connected to the second threaded sleeve when rotating, so that the second threaded sleeve drives the second moving plate to move, so that the second moving plate slides on the corresponding guide rod through each sliding sleeve.

[0012] Furthermore, the translation mechanism also includes a second motor disposed on one side of the fixed frame; wherein The second motor is connected to the second lead screw; and The second motor is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: (I) In this utility model, the worker stacks the refractory boards to be loaded onto the fork arm. The distance sensor detects the distance between the board and the topmost board on the fork arm and uploads the data to the main control module. The main control module determines whether the board is at the preset height. If it is not at the preset height, the main control module controls the lifting mechanism to lift the board, so that the first moving plate and the fork arm move the top board to the preset position. The main control module then controls the telescopic component to extend, so that each vacuum suction cup can adsorb the board. After adsorption is completed, the telescopic component is retracted and the translation mechanism is controlled, so that the second moving plate moves the telescopic component, each vacuum suction cup, and the board to the loading area. The telescopic component is extended again to place the board in the loading area. The vacuum suction cups release their adsorption, allowing the vacuum suction cups to release their adsorption. After the tray separates from the unloaded refractory board, the main control module controls the translation mechanism and telescopic components to reset, preparing for the next loading. Through the coordinated control of the main control module, the lifting mechanism, translation mechanism, loading mechanism, and distance sensor work together, no manual assistance is required to hook, place, or adjust the position of the refractory board, thus achieving automatic loading of refractory boards. At the same time, by combining the real-time distance measurement of the distance sensor with the precise control of the main control module, the system can automatically determine the position of the refractory board and complete a series of actions such as positioning, adsorption, movement, and unloading, reducing reliance on manual operation, lowering labor costs, avoiding errors that may occur during manual operation, and improving the stability and reliability of the loading process.

[0014] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the accompanying drawings.

[0015] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 The three-dimensional representation of the preferred embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of a preferred embodiment of the lifting mechanism of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional representation of a preferred embodiment of the lifting mechanism of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 The three-dimensional representation of the preferred embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the feeding mechanism of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the translation mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] In the picture: Lifting mechanism 1, first moving plate 101, fork arm 102, pallet 103, frame 104, fixed plate 105, first lead screw 106, first threaded sleeve 107, connecting plate 108, guide rail 109, slider 110, reducer 111, first motor 112; Translation mechanism 2, second moving plate 201, fixed frame 202, guide rod 203, second lead screw 204, second threaded sleeve 205, sliding sleeve 206, second motor 207; 3. Feeding mechanism; 301. Telescopic component; 302. Vacuum suction cup; 303. Suction cup bracket; 304. Vacuum pump; 305. U-shaped support base; Distance sensor 4. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model. Example 1

[0020] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a feeding device for refractory boards, including: The lifting mechanism 1 includes a first movable plate 101 and two forks 102 mounted on the first movable plate 101; the translation mechanism 2 includes a second movable plate 201; the loading mechanism 3 includes a telescopic member 301 connected to the second movable plate 201 and a plurality of vacuum suction cups 302 connected to the telescopic member 301; a distance sensor 4 is mounted above the forks 102 for detecting and uploading the distance to the material; and a main control module is electrically connected to the lifting mechanism 1, the translation mechanism 2, the telescopic member 301, and the distance sensor 4. The main control module is adapted to control the movement of the lifting mechanism 1 based on the distance data uploaded by the distance sensor 4, so that the forks 102 on the first movable plate 101 move the material to a preset position. The main control module is adapted to control the extension of the telescopic component 301 so that each vacuum suction cup 302 can adsorb the board material, completing the suction and discharge of the material; the main control module is adapted to control the movement of the second moving plate 201 of the translation mechanism 2 so that the second moving plate 201 can drive the telescopic component 301, each vacuum suction cup 302 and the board material to the loading area; wherein the two forks 102 are used to support the board material; wherein the telescopic component 301 is made of, but is not limited to, a cylinder or an electric cylinder, so as to drive the vacuum suction cup 302 to move up and down when the telescopic component 301 extends and retracts; wherein a distance sensor 4 is set to detect the distance of the topmost board material, and cooperates with the main control module to control the lifting mechanism 1 so that the board material to be loaded is always in the same position; wherein the main control module is made of, but is not limited to, PLC control.

[0021] In this embodiment, the worker stacks the refractory boards to be loaded onto the fork arm 102. The distance sensor 4 detects the distance to the topmost board on the fork arm 102 and uploads the data to the main control module. The main control module determines whether the board is at the preset height. If it is not at the preset height, the main control module controls the lifting mechanism 1 to lift, so that the first moving plate 101 and the fork arm 102 move the top board to the preset position. The main control module controls the telescopic component 301 to extend, so that each vacuum suction cup 302 can adsorb the board. After adsorption is completed, the telescopic component 301 is retracted and the translation mechanism 2 is controlled, so that the second moving plate 201 moves the telescopic component 301, each vacuum suction cup 302 and the board to the loading area. The telescopic component 301 is extended again, so that the board is placed in the loading area. The vacuum suction cups 302 release adsorption, so that the vacuum suction cups 302 separate from the board after loading. The main control module controls the translation mechanism 2 and the telescopic component 301 to reset, in preparation for the next loading.

[0022] In this embodiment, the main control module coordinates and controls the lifting mechanism 1, translation mechanism 2, feeding mechanism 3, and distance sensor 4 to work together, eliminating the need for manual assistance in hooking, placing, or adjusting the position of the refractory boards, thus achieving automatic feeding of refractory boards. At the same time, the real-time distance measurement of the distance sensor 4 combined with the precise control of the main control module can automatically determine the position of the board and complete a series of actions such as positioning, adsorption, movement, and feeding, reducing reliance on manual operation, lowering labor costs, avoiding errors that may occur during manual operation, and improving the stability and reliability of the feeding process.

[0023] The lifting mechanism 1 further includes a pallet 103 disposed on the two fork arms 102; wherein the pallet 103 is suitable for stacking boards; wherein the pallet 103 is, but is not limited to, a wooden pallet or a plastic pallet; wherein by setting the pallet 103, when there are no boards on the fork arms 102, the pallet 103 with boards can be directly placed on the fork arms 102 by a forklift.

[0024] The lifting mechanism 1 further includes: a frame 104, fixed plates 105 disposed on both sides of the frame 104, a first lead screw 106 bearing-connected to the two fixed plates 105, a first threaded sleeve 107 sleeved on the first lead screw 106, a connecting plate 108 connected to the first threaded sleeve 107, two guide rails 109 disposed on the side of the frame 104, and two sliders 110 slidably connected to the guide rails 109; wherein the connecting plate 108 is connected to the first moving plate 101; each of the sliders 110 is connected to the first moving plate 101; the first lead screw 106 is threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve 107; and the first lead screw 106 is adapted to be threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve 107 when rotating, the first threaded sleeve 107 drives the first moving plate 101 to move through the connecting plate 108, and the first moving plate 101 slides on the corresponding guide rail 109 through each slider 110.

[0025] The lifting mechanism 1 further includes: a reducer 111 and a first motor 112 disposed on the top fixed plate 105; wherein the reducer 111 is connected to the first lead screw 106; the first motor 112 is connected to the reducer 111; and the first motor 112 is adapted to drive the first lead screw 106 to rotate through the reducer 111; the first motor 112 is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0026] In this embodiment, the main control module controls the first motor 112 to rotate forward or in reverse. The first motor 112 reduces its speed and increases its torque through the reducer 111, driving the first lead screw 106 to rotate. The first lead screw 106 and the first threaded sleeve 107 are threaded together, converting the rotational motion of the first lead screw 106 into the vertical linear motion of the first threaded sleeve 107. The first threaded sleeve 107 drives the first moving plate 101 to move upward through the connecting plate 108. At the same time, the sliders 110 on both sides of the first moving plate 101 slide synchronously along the guide rails 109 on the frame 104 to ensure that the first moving plate 101 rises smoothly, thereby driving the two forks 102, the tray 103 and the plate on the tray 103 to rise together until the distance sensor 4 detects that the top plate has reached the preset adsorption position. The main control module then controls the first motor 112 to stop, and the lifting mechanism 1 stops working.

[0027] The feeding mechanism 3 further includes: a suction cup bracket 303, a vacuum pump 304 disposed on the second movable plate 201, and a U-shaped support base 305 disposed at the bottom of the second movable plate 201; wherein the telescopic component 301 is disposed on the U-shaped support base 305; the telescopic end of the telescopic component 301 is connected to the suction cup bracket 303; a rectangular array of vacuum suction cups 302 is disposed on the suction cup bracket 303; the vacuum pump 304 is connected to each vacuum suction cup 302; and the vacuum pump 304 is electrically connected to the main control module; wherein by setting a plurality of vacuum suction cups 302, the vacuum pump 304... Under the action of the vacuum pump, a negative pressure is formed inside, thereby adsorbing the refractory board. The rectangular array of vacuum suction cups 302 ensures that the adsorption force is evenly distributed on the surface of the board, preventing the board from falling off due to uneven adsorption force. A vacuum pump 304 is set up to extract air from the vacuum suction cups 302, creating a negative pressure environment inside the vacuum suction cups 302, thereby generating adsorption force to adsorb the board. When discharging, the vacuum pump 304 stops working or releases some air, causing the negative pressure inside the vacuum suction cups 302 to disappear, achieving stable discharging. It is also electrically connected to the main control module, which can precisely control the adsorption and discharging actions according to the instructions of the main control module.

[0028] The translation mechanism 2 further includes: a fixed frame 202 mounted on a top fixed plate 105, guide rods 203 connected to both ends of the fixed frame 202, a second lead screw 204 connected to bearings at both ends of the fixed frame 202, a second threaded sleeve 205 threadedly connected to the second lead screw 204, and two sliding sleeves 206 sleeved on the guide rods 203; wherein the sliding sleeves 206 are slidably connected to the guide rods 203; each of the sliding sleeves 206 and the second threaded sleeves 205 is connected to the bottom of the second moving plate 201; and the second lead screw 204 is adapted to be threadedly connected to the second threaded sleeves 205 when rotating, so that the second threaded sleeves 205 drive the second moving plate 201 to move, so that the second moving plate 201 slides on the corresponding guide rods 203 through each sliding sleeve 206; wherein the distance sensor 4 is mounted on the side of the fixed frame 202.

[0029] The translation mechanism 2 further includes: a second motor 207 disposed on one side of the fixed frame 202; wherein the second motor 207 is connected to the second lead screw 204; and the second motor 207 is electrically connected to the main control module.

[0030] In this embodiment, the main control module controls the second motor 207 to rotate forward or in reverse. The second motor 207 starts and drives the second lead screw 204 to rotate. The second lead screw 204 and the second threaded sleeve 205 are connected by threads, converting the rotational motion into the horizontal linear motion of the second threaded sleeve 205. The second threaded sleeve 205 drives the second moving plate 201 to move horizontally along the guide rod 203. Each sliding sleeve 206 slides along the guide rod 203 with the second moving plate 201. At the same time, the second moving plate 201 drives the telescopic part 301, vacuum suction cup 302, suction cup bracket 303, vacuum pump 304 and the adsorbed plate of the feeding mechanism 3 to move horizontally together until they move to the preset material release position in the feeding area. The main control module controls the second motor 207 to stop, and the translation mechanism 2 stops working.

[0031] All the devices selected in this application (parts whose specific structures are not specified) are general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structures and principles can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. The apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. Furthermore, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Additionally, the shown or discussed mutual couplings, direct couplings, or communication connections may be through some communication interfaces; indirect couplings or communication connections between devices or units may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0035] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0036] In addition, in the various embodiments of this utility model, each functional unit can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit.

[0037] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A feeding device for refractory boards, characterized in that, include: The lifting mechanism (1) includes: a first movable plate (101) and two forks (102) disposed on the first movable plate (101). Translation mechanism (2), which includes: a second movable plate (201); The feeding mechanism (3) includes: a telescopic member (301) connected to the second moving plate (201) and a plurality of vacuum suction cups (302) connected to the telescopic member (301). A distance sensor (4) is installed above the fork arm (102) to detect the distance to the plate and upload the data. The main control module is electrically connected to the lifting mechanism (1), the translation mechanism (2), the telescopic component (301), and the distance sensor (4); among which The main control module is adapted to control the lifting mechanism (1) to move according to the distance data uploaded by the distance sensor (4), so that the fork arm (102) on the first moving plate (101) drives the plate to move to a preset position; The main control module is adapted to control the extension of the telescopic component (301) so that each vacuum suction cup (302) can adsorb the plate material to complete the material suction and discharge; The main control module is adapted to control the movement of the second moving plate (201) of the translation mechanism (2) so that the second moving plate (201) drives the telescopic component (301), each vacuum suction cup (302) and the plate to move to the loading area.

2. The refractory board feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (1) further includes: a tray (103) disposed on the two forks (102); wherein The tray (103) is suitable for stacking boards.

3. The refractory board feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (1) further includes: a frame (104), fixed plates (105) disposed on both sides of the frame (104), a first lead screw (106) connected to the bearings of the two fixed plates (105), a first threaded sleeve (107) sleeved on the first lead screw (106), a connecting plate (108) connected to the first threaded sleeve (107), two guide rails (109) disposed on the side of the frame (104), and two sliders (110) slidably connected to the guide rails (109); wherein The connecting plate (108) is connected to the first movable plate (101); Each of the sliders (110) is connected to the first movable plate (101); The first lead screw (106) is threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve (107); and The first lead screw (106) is adapted to be threadedly connected to the first threaded sleeve (107) when rotating. The first threaded sleeve (107) drives the first moving plate (101) to move through the connecting plate (108). The first moving plate (101) slides on the corresponding guide rail (109) through each slider (110).

4. The feeding device for refractory boards as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (1) further includes: a reducer (111) and a first motor (112) mounted on the top fixed plate (105); wherein The reducer (111) is connected to the first lead screw (106); The first motor (112) is connected to the reducer (111); and The first motor (112) is adapted to drive the first lead screw (106) to rotate via the reducer (111); The first motor (112) is electrically connected to the main control module.

5. The refractory board feeding device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (3) further includes: a suction cup bracket (303), a vacuum pump (304) mounted on the second movable plate (201), and a U-shaped support base (305) mounted at the bottom of the second movable plate (201); wherein The telescopic component (301) is mounted on the U-shaped support base (305); The telescopic end of the telescopic component (301) is connected to the suction cup bracket (303); The rectangular array of vacuum suction cups (302) is arranged on the suction cup support (303); The vacuum pump (304) is connected to each vacuum suction cup (302); and The vacuum pump (304) is electrically connected to the main control module.

6. The refractory board feeding device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The translation mechanism (2) further includes: a fixed frame (202) mounted on the top fixed plate (105), guide rods (203) connected to both ends of the fixed frame (202), a second lead screw (204) connected to the bearings at both ends of the fixed frame (202), a second threaded sleeve (205) threadedly connected to the second lead screw (204), and two sliding sleeves (206) sleeved on the guide rods (203); wherein The sliding sleeve (206) is slidably connected to the guide rod (203); Each of the aforementioned sliding sleeves (206) and the second threaded sleeve (205) is connected to the bottom of the second movable plate (201); and The second lead screw (204) is adapted to be threadedly connected to the second threaded sleeve (205) when rotating, so that the second threaded sleeve (205) drives the second moving plate (201) to move, so that the second moving plate (201) slides on the corresponding guide rod (203) through each sliding sleeve (206).

7. The refractory board feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The translation mechanism (2) further includes: a second motor (207) disposed on one side of the fixed frame (202); wherein The second motor (207) is connected to the second lead screw (204); and The second motor (207) is electrically connected to the main control module.

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