An automatic wire feeding device

Abstract

This utility model relates to an automatic wire feeding device, including a storage tank and a feeding assembly. A feeding port is provided on one side of the storage tank, and the feeding assembly is positioned across the feeding port. The feeding assembly includes a driving component and a suction plate. At least one wire groove is provided on the surface of the suction plate facing the feeding port. Multiple magnetic elements are provided on the other side of the suction plate corresponding to the wire groove. The driving component is configured to drive the suction plate to slide past the feeding port, thereby magnetically attracting the wire into the wire groove. This utility model has a simple and reasonable structure, enabling automatic and efficient single-wire separation and feeding, thus improving the automation level and processing efficiency of the production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of artificial plant production and processing, and more specifically, to an automatic wire feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of artificial plants, especially artificial Christmas trees, wire is needed as the framework for branches and leaves to shape their form. During processing, batches of wire must be separated one by one for subsequent processing steps such as wrapping with plastic and spraying. However, current production methods rely heavily on manual labor or complex mechanical devices to separate the wires individually. This method is inefficient, difficult to match the pace of automated production lines, and reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic wire feeding device with a simple and reasonable structure, which can realize the automatic and efficient single wire separation and feeding, thereby improving the automation level and processing efficiency of the production line.

[0004] An automatic wire feeding device includes a storage tank and a feeding assembly. The storage tank has a feeding port on one side, and the feeding assembly is arranged across the feeding port. The feeding assembly includes a driving component and a suction plate. The surface of the suction plate facing the feeding port has at least one wire groove, and the other side surface of the suction plate has multiple magnetic components corresponding to the wire groove. The driving component is configured to drive the suction plate to slide past the feeding port so as to magnetically attract the wire into the wire groove.

[0005] In the above technical solution, a suction plate with a wire groove and a magnetic component is driven by a drive unit to slide across the discharge port, thereby adsorbing a single wire into the wire groove and removing it, thus achieving rapid and stable wire distribution. This structure enables proactive and reliable single-wire grabbing from the storage tank, replacing the traditional distribution method that relies on manual labor or robotic arms, simplifying the discharge mechanism and improving the accuracy and stability of wire retrieval.

[0006] Furthermore, a pushing assembly is provided at one end of the storage tank. The pushing assembly includes a push rod and a push plate. The push plate is slidably disposed. One end of the push rod is connected to the push plate, and the other end passes through the storage tank.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the push rod pushes the internal sliding push plate, which can stably push the iron wire in the storage tank toward the discharge port, effectively ensuring the continuity and reliability of the discharge process.

[0008] Furthermore, the storage tank is provided with a guide slope at one end near the discharge port to guide the wire to slide towards the discharge port.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the guide slope set at the discharge end of the storage tank provides a smooth path for the iron wire to move towards the discharge port, which can guide the iron wire to smoothly concentrate in the discharge area, thereby significantly reducing the risk of the iron wire getting stuck at the outlet.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting plate is provided at one end of the storage tank, and the limiting plate is arranged opposite to the suction plate, forming a limiting groove between them for accommodating the iron wire adsorbed on the suction plate.

[0011] In the above technical solution, by adding a limiting plate opposite to the suction plate, and forming a limiting groove together with the suction plate, a precise positioning and constraint space is provided for the adsorbed iron wire. The structure of the limiting groove ensures that the iron wire maintains the preset posture and position during the transfer and subsequent removal process, preventing it from loosening or shifting.

[0012] Furthermore, at least one sensing device for sensing the position of the wire is provided below the limiting groove.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the sensing device installed below the limiting groove can detect in real time whether the wire has accurately reached the predetermined station, thereby providing feedback information to the system, enabling the discharge box to achieve precise linkage control with subsequent processes, and improving the reliability of automation.

[0014] Furthermore, the wire groove is formed as an arc-shaped groove that matches the diameter of the wire.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the wire groove is specifically designed as an arc-shaped groove that matches the diameter of the wire, which increases the contact area between the suction plate and the surface of the cylindrical wire, so that the adsorption force of the magnetic component can act on the wire more evenly and stably, ensuring the stability of the wire during the transfer process.

[0016] Furthermore, both ends of the discharge port are in contact with the surface of the suction plate.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the edges on both sides of the discharge port are in contact with the surface of the suction plate, which can effectively block the unremoved iron wires and prevent the iron wires from interfering with the movement of the suction plate, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the reciprocating motion of the suction plate and the smoothness of the entire discharge process.

[0018] Furthermore, a tray for supporting iron wire is provided below the storage tank.

[0019] In the above technical solution, a material tray is set below the storage tank to support the wire and ensure its stability. When feeding, the wire can be inserted into the storage tank from top to bottom, which simplifies the material replenishment process and improves the stability and efficiency of feeding.

[0020] Furthermore, the suction plate is provided with two wire grooves.

[0021] In the above technical solution, by setting two wire grooves on the suction plate, the suction plate can simultaneously grab and transfer two wires in one reciprocating stroke, thereby improving the cycle time and capacity of the entire production system without increasing the frequency of the driving components or the complexity of the mechanism.

[0022] Furthermore, there are two of each of the storage tank and the discharge assembly, and they are arranged in a mirror image.

[0023] In the above technical solution, the storage tank and the discharge component are set as two groups and arranged in a mirror manner, forming a compact and efficient dual-path discharge system, thereby improving the overall utilization rate and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: by driving a suction plate with a wire groove and a magnetic component to slide across the discharge port, a single wire is adsorbed into the wire groove and then removed, thus achieving rapid and stable wire distribution. This structure enables proactive and reliable single-wire grabbing from the storage tank, replacing the traditional method of manual or robotic arm-based distribution, simplifying the discharge mechanism and improving the accuracy and stability of wire removal. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic wire feeding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage tank and the discharge assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the storage tank and discharge assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Explanation of icon numbers: Storage tank 1, discharge port 11, pushing assembly 12, push rod 121, pushing plate 122, guiding slope 13, discharge assembly 2, driving component 21, suction plate 22, wire groove 221, magnetic component 222, limiting plate 23, limiting groove 24, sensing device 25, material tray 3. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0031] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In a preferred embodiment, the automatic wire feeding device of the present invention mainly includes a storage tank 1 and a feeding component 2. A feeding port 11 is provided on one side of the storage tank 1. The feeding component 2 is arranged across the feeding port 11. The feeding component 2 includes a driving member 21 and a suction plate 22. At least one wire groove 221 is provided on the surface of the suction plate 22 facing the feeding port 11. A plurality of magnetic elements 222 are provided on the other side surface of the suction plate 22 corresponding to the wire groove 221. The driving member 21 is configured to drive the suction plate 22 to slide across the feeding port 11 so as to attract the wire into the wire groove 221 by magnetic force.

[0033] For example, the storage tank 1 is enclosed on three sides, with the discharge port 11 located on one side. The discharge assembly 2 spans the discharge port 11 and, together with the storage tank 1, forms a frame shape that is open at the top and bottom and closed on all sides. The driving component 21 can be an existing linear drive device, such as a cylinder, which is fixedly installed on the side of the storage tank 1 and its output end is connected to the suction plate 22, enabling it to drive the suction plate 22 to slide linearly back and forth across the discharge port 11. The suction plate 22 is provided with a wire groove 221, which extends vertically and is parallel to the extension direction of the wire placed in the storage tank 1. The magnetic component 222 can be a magnet, which is fixed by a mounting slot on the suction plate 22. There can be multiple magnetic components 222 corresponding to each wire groove 221, and these multiple magnetic components 222 are arranged vertically, thereby making the attraction force on the wire more uniform and the adsorption more stable.

[0034] By driving the suction plate 22, which has a wire groove 221 and a magnetic component 222, through the discharge port 11, driven by the drive component 21, a single wire is attracted into the wire groove 221 and then removed, thus achieving rapid and stable wire discharge. This structure enables the active and reliable single-wire grabbing from the storage tank 1, replacing the traditional material distribution method that relies on manual labor or robotic arms, simplifying the discharge mechanism and improving the accuracy and stability of wire removal.

[0035] A pushing assembly 12 is provided at one end of the storage tank 1. The pushing assembly 12 includes a push rod 121 and a push plate 122. The push plate 122 is slidably disposed. One end of the push rod 121 is connected to the push plate 122, and the other end passes through the storage tank 1. For example, the width of the push plate 122 matches the width inside the storage tank 1. The storage tank 1 is provided with a threaded hole, and the push rod 121 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole. By rotating the push rod 121, the push plate 122 can be driven to slide along the length direction of the storage tank 1, thereby pushing the wire towards the discharge port 11. By pushing the sliding push plate 122 inside through the threaded push rod 121, the wire in the storage tank 1 can be stably pushed towards the discharge port 11, effectively ensuring the continuity and reliability of the discharge process.

[0036] The storage tank 1 is provided with a guide ramp 13 at one end near the discharge port 11 to guide the iron wire to slide towards the discharge port 11. The guide ramp 13 provided at the discharge end of the storage tank 1 provides a smooth path for the iron wire to move towards the discharge port 11, and can guide the iron wire to smoothly concentrate in the discharge area, thereby significantly reducing the risk of the iron wire getting stuck at the outlet.

[0037] A limiting plate 23 is provided at one end of the storage tank 1. The limiting plate 23 is disposed opposite to the suction plate 22, and a limiting groove 24 is formed between them to accommodate the iron wire adsorbed on the suction plate 22. In this embodiment, the limiting plate 23 is disposed at the end of the storage tank 1 away from the pushing component 12 and is connected to the guiding inclined surface 13. By adding the limiting plate 23 opposite to the suction plate 22, and forming a limiting groove 24 together with the suction plate 22, a precise positioning and constraint space is provided for the adsorbed iron wire. The structure of the limiting groove 24 ensures that the iron wire maintains a preset posture and position during the transfer and subsequent removal process, preventing it from loosening or shifting.

[0038] At least one sensing device 25 for sensing the position of the wire is provided below the limiting groove 24. The sensing device 25 can be an existing position sensor. The sensing device 25 located below the limiting groove 24 can detect in real time whether the wire has accurately reached the predetermined position, thereby providing feedback information to the system. This enables the discharge box to achieve precise linkage control with subsequent processes, improving the reliability of automation.

[0039] In this embodiment, the wire groove 221 is formed as an arc-shaped groove that matches the diameter of the wire. By specifically designing the wire groove 221 as an arc-shaped groove that matches the diameter of the wire, the contact area between the suction plate 22 and the surface of the cylindrical wire is increased, so that the adsorption force of the magnetic component 222 can act on the wire more evenly and stably, ensuring the stability of the wire during the transfer process.

[0040] In this embodiment, both ends of the discharge port 11 are in contact with the surface of the suction plate 22. The two side edges of the discharge port 11 are in contact with the surface of the suction plate 22, which can effectively block the unremoved iron wires and prevent the iron wires from interfering with the movement of the suction plate 22, thereby ensuring the smoothness of the reciprocating motion of the suction plate 22 and the smoothness of the entire discharge process.

[0041] In this embodiment, a tray 3 for supporting the iron wire is provided below the storage tank 1. The tray 3 below the storage tank 1 can support the iron wire and ensure its stability. When feeding, the iron wire can be inserted into the storage tank 1 from top to bottom, which simplifies the material replenishment process and improves the stability and efficiency of feeding.

[0042] In this embodiment, the suction plate 22 is provided with two wire grooves 221. By providing two wire grooves 221 on the suction plate 22, the suction plate 22 can simultaneously grab and transfer two wires in one reciprocating stroke, thereby improving the cycle time and capacity of the entire production system without increasing the operating frequency of the drive component 21 or the complexity of the mechanism.

[0043] In this embodiment, there are two storage tanks 1 and two discharge components 2, arranged in a mirror image. By setting the storage tanks 1 and the discharge components 2 as two sets and arranging them in a mirror image, a compact and efficient dual-path discharge system is formed, thereby improving the overall utilization rate and production efficiency of the equipment.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0045] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic wire feeding device, characterized in that, The device includes a storage tank and a discharge assembly. The storage tank has a discharge port on one side, and the discharge assembly is arranged across the discharge port. The discharge assembly includes a drive component and a suction plate. The surface of the suction plate facing the discharge port has at least one wire groove, and the other side surface of the suction plate has multiple magnetic components corresponding to the wire groove. The drive component is configured to drive the suction plate to slide past the discharge port so as to magnetically attract the wire into the wire groove.

2. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the storage tank is provided with a pushing assembly, which includes a push rod and a push plate. The push plate is slidably disposed, and one end of the push rod is connected to the push plate, while the other end passes through the storage tank.

3. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The storage tank is provided with a guide slope at one end near the discharge port to guide the iron wire to slide towards the discharge port.

4. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the storage tank is provided with a limiting plate, which is arranged opposite to the suction plate, and the two form a limiting groove for accommodating the wire adsorbed on the suction plate.

5. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that, At least one sensing device for sensing the position of the wire is provided below the limiting groove.

6. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire groove is formed as an arc-shaped groove that matches the diameter of the wire.

7. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two ends of the discharge port are in contact with the surface of the suction plate.

8. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Below the storage tank is a tray for supporting the iron wire.

9. The automatic wire feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction plate is provided with two wire grooves.

10. The automatic wire feeding device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, There are two of each of the storage tanks and the discharge assembly, and they are arranged in a mirror image.

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