A magazine positioning device

Abstract

The utility model relates to numerical control lathe supporting equipment field discloses a kind of storage box positioning device, including storage box, first limiting piece, second limiting piece and the accommodating cavity for accommodating storage box, first limiting piece is located at the front or rear of accommodating cavity, second limiting piece is located at the left and right sides of accommodating cavity, second limiting piece and first limiting piece left and right sliding connection, second limiting piece is equipped with pusher at the end away from first limiting piece, pusher and second limiting piece front and back sliding connection, rotatable pusher is equipped on pusher, pusher is suitable for abutting storage box, to limit storage box in accommodating cavity. First limiting piece and pusher are limited to abut storage box in front and back direction, two second limiting pieces are limited to abut storage box in left and right direction, so that storage box is fixed in accommodating cavity, and it cannot be moved or shaken at will, and stability is increased. Rotatable pusher can rotate to avoid storage box, so that storage box is removed from the rear of accommodating cavity, to facilitate replacing empty box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of CNC lathe supporting equipment, and more specifically, to a material storage box positioning device. Background Technology

[0002] In automated production processes, automated boxing is required. Current boxing operations typically involve a robotic gripper picking up materials and placing them into a storage bin. This bin needs to be fixed in a specific position to coordinate with the gripper's movement. Since the bottom of the storage bin usually has rollers for movement, its position is unstable and easily affected by the rollers, the weight of the materials, and the unevenness of the ground, causing it to wobble. Furthermore, when a storage bin is full, it needs to be replaced with an empty one. Therefore, a positioning device is needed to stabilize the storage bin's position and facilitate the replacement of empty bins. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address at least one of the aforementioned problems, this utility model first provides a storage bin positioning device, including a storage bin, a first limiting member, a second limiting member, and a receiving cavity for accommodating the storage bin. The first limiting member is located in front of or behind the receiving cavity, and the second limiting member is located on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity. The second limiting member and the first limiting member are slidably connected left and right. A pushing member is provided at the end of the second limiting member away from the first limiting member. The pushing member is provided with a rotatable pushing part, which is adapted to abut against the storage bin to confine the storage bin within the receiving cavity.

[0004] Optionally, the pusher is provided with a telescopic rod, which slides back and forth relative to the second limiting member, and the pusher is connected to the telescopic rod and slides back and forth together with the telescopic rod.

[0005] Optionally, the upper end of the first limiting member is provided with a slide rail, and the bottom of the second limiting member is connected with a slide block, wherein the slide rail and the slide block are slidably connected.

[0006] Optionally, a driving component is fixedly installed on the first limiting component, and the driving component is provided with a retractable push rod. The push rod is fixedly connected to the second limiting component to drive the second limiting component to move in the left and right directions.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes a number of guide wheels arranged in a front-to-back pattern. The axis of the guide wheels is vertical. The guide wheels are located on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity. The guide wheels are rotatably connected to the storage box and guide the movement of the storage box.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes a fixing frame, wherein the first limiting member and the guide wheel are both fixedly installed on the fixing frame, the guide wheel is positioned closer to the storage bin in the left-right direction than the fixing frame, and the bottom of the fixing frame is provided with support feet.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a control system, wherein the first limiting member is provided with a sensor, the sensor and the control system are wired or wirelessly connected, and the sensor is used to detect whether the storage box is installed in place.

[0010] Optionally, a limiting plate is provided at one end of the first limiting member near the storage bin, the limiting plate being adapted to abut against the storage bin, the limiting plate being positioned closer to the storage bin in the front-back direction than the sensor, and the sensor being disposed between the two limiting plates.

[0011] Optionally, the device also includes a housing, which is disposed on the first limiting member, and the left and right ends of the first limiting member are threadedly connected to the left and right inner sidewalls of the housing.

[0012] Optionally, the bottom of the storage bin is provided with rollers.

[0013] Compared to existing technologies, the storage bin positioning device of this invention has a first limiting member and a pushing part that abut against the storage bin in the front-to-back direction, and two second limiting members that abut against the storage bin in the left-to-right direction, thereby fixing the storage bin in the receiving cavity and preventing it from moving or shaking, thus increasing stability. Simultaneously, the rotatable pushing part can rotate to avoid the storage bin, allowing it to move out of the receiving cavity from the rear, facilitating the replacement of empty bins. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 The structure of the storage box positioning device according to an embodiment of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 2 The structure of the storage box positioning device according to an embodiment of this utility model Figure 2 ;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0019] 1. Storage bin; 2. First limiting component; 21. Slide rail; 22. Drive component; 221. Push rod; 23. Sensor; 24. Limiting plate; 3. Second limiting component; 31. Slide seat; 32. Reinforcing seat; 4. Receiving cavity; 5. Pushing component; 51. Pushing part; 52. Telescopic rod; 6. Guide wheel; 7. Fixing frame; 71. Support foot; 8. Housing; 81. Cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model provide a coordinate system XYZ, where the positive direction of the X-axis represents the left and the negative direction of the X-axis represents the right, the positive direction of the Y-axis represents the front and the negative direction of the Y-axis represents the back, the positive direction of the Z-axis represents the top and the negative direction of the Z-axis represents the bottom.

[0022] This utility model embodiment provides a storage bin positioning device, combined with Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the device includes a storage bin 1, a first limiting member 2, a second limiting member 3, and a receiving cavity 4 for accommodating the storage bin 1. The first limiting member 2 is located in front of or behind the receiving cavity 4, and the second limiting member 3 is located on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity 4. The second limiting member 3 and the first limiting member 2 are slidably connected from left to right. A pushing member 5 is provided at the end of the second limiting member 3 away from the first limiting member 2. The pushing member 5 is provided with a rotatable pushing part 51, which is adapted to abut against the storage bin 1 to confine the storage bin 1 in the receiving cavity 4.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the first limiting member 2 is disposed in front of the receiving cavity 4, the pushing member 5 is disposed behind the receiving cavity 4, and the two second limiting members 3 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity 4, thereby confining the storage box 1 within the receiving cavity 4. The left and right sliding connection of the second limiting members 3 can adjust the distance between the two second limiting members 3, thereby accommodating storage boxes 1 of different widths. When the two second limiting members 3 are far apart, the distance can be increased, facilitating the entry and exit of the storage box 1 into the receiving cavity 4; when the two second limiting members 3 are close together until they clamp the storage box 1, the left and right movement of the storage box 1 can be restricted.

[0024] The pushing part 51 has a vertical state and a horizontal state. When the pushing part 51 is in the vertical state, the projections of the pushing part 51 and the storage box 1 in the front-rear direction do not intersect, that is, the pushing part 51 does not obstruct the storage box 1, and the storage box 1 can enter and exit the receiving cavity 4 from the rear to facilitate the replacement of empty boxes. Figure 4As shown, when the pushing part 51 is in a horizontal state, the projections of the pushing part 51 and the storage box 1 in the front-to-back direction intersect, that is, the pushing part 51 is limited to the rear of the storage box 1. The pushing part 51, together with the first limiting member 2, clamps the storage box 1 in the front-to-back direction to prevent the storage box 1 from moving.

[0025] The first limiting member 2 and the pushing part 51 abut against the storage box 1 in the front-to-back direction, and the two second limiting members 3 abut against the storage box 1 in the left-to-right direction, thereby fixing the storage box 1 in the receiving cavity 4 and preventing it from moving or shaking at will, thus increasing stability. At the same time, the rotatable pushing part 51 can rotate to avoid the storage box 1, allowing the storage box 1 to move out of the receiving cavity 4 from the rear, thereby facilitating the replacement of empty boxes.

[0026] Optionally, the pusher 5 is provided with a telescopic rod 52, which slides back and forth relative to the second limiting member 3, and the pusher 51 is connected to the telescopic rod 52 and slides back and forth together with the telescopic rod 52.

[0027] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the telescopic rod 52 can extend and retract in the front-to-back direction to accommodate storage boxes 1 of different lengths. When the storage box 1 enters the receiving cavity 4, if it does not move forward to the correct position, the storage box 1 can also be pushed forward until it abuts the first limiting member 2 with the cooperation of the telescopic rod 52 and the pushing part 51, thereby achieving a clamping effect in the front-to-back direction and preventing the storage box 1 from moving back and forth.

[0028] Optionally, the upper end of the first limiting member 2 is provided with a slide rail 21, and the bottom of the second limiting member 3 is connected with a slide block 31, wherein the slide rail 21 and the slide block 31 are slidably connected.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, both the first limiting member 2 and the second limiting member 3 are straight rods. The end of the second limiting member 3 near the first limiting member 2 is fixedly connected to a reinforcing seat 32. The slide block 31 is located at the lower end of the reinforcing seat 32. There are two slide rails 21 and four slide blocks 31. Two slide blocks 31 are slidably connected to one slide rail 21. While ensuring the sliding effect, the structure is more stable and the load-bearing effect is better. The slide block 31 is not easy to break under the gravity of the second limiting member 3.

[0030] Optionally, a driving member 22 is fixedly installed on the first limiting member 2. The driving member 22 is provided with a retractable push rod 221. The push rod 221 is fixedly connected to the second limiting member 3 to drive the second limiting member 3 to move in the left and right directions.

[0031] like Figure 2 and 3As shown, in this embodiment, the driving component 22 is a cylinder, which is connected to one end of the push rod 221. The driving component 22 automates the connection of the second limiting component 3, allowing it to work with CNC machine tools and reducing reliance on manual labor. Furthermore, a displacement sensor, such as a grating ruler, can be installed on the first limiting component 2 to further determine the moving distance of the second limiting component 3, thereby determining the position of the storage bin 1, and thus enabling precise positioning and placement of materials with the mechanical gripper. In other embodiments, the driving component 22 can also be an electric push rod.

[0032] Optionally, it also includes a number of guide wheels 6 arranged in a front-to-back manner. The axis of the guide wheels 6 is vertical. The guide wheels 6 are located on the left and right sides of the accommodating cavity 4. The guide wheels 6 are rotatably connected to the storage box 1 and guide the movement of the storage box 1.

[0033] like Figure 1 and 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the distance between adjacent guide wheels 6 in the left-right direction is less than the width of the storage box 1. In this way, when the storage box 1 enters or exits the accommodating cavity 4, if the direction of entry or exit is tilted or deviated, it can rely on the inertia of movement to drive the guide wheels 6 to rotate when it touches the guide wheels 6. The guide wheels 6 arranged in the front-back direction not only play a limiting role, but also guide the storage box 1 to the front or back, so that the storage box 1 can smoothly enter or exit the accommodating cavity 4.

[0034] Optionally, it also includes a fixing frame 7, on which the first limiting member 2 and the guide wheel 6 are fixedly installed. The guide wheel 6 is closer to the storage box 1 in the left-right direction than the fixing frame 7. The bottom of the fixing frame 7 is provided with a support foot 71.

[0035] like Figure 2 and 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the left and right ends of the first limiting member 2 are respectively connected to two fixed frames 7. The support foot 71 increases the height of the fixed frame 7, thereby indirectly increasing the setting height of the first limiting member 2 and the guide wheel 6 to adapt to the height of the storage box 1. The guide wheel 6 is positioned closer to the storage box 1 in the left-right direction than the fixed frame 7, which can prevent the storage box 1 from directly colliding with the fixed frame 7 when entering or exiting the receiving cavity 4, thereby preventing damage to the fixed frame 7 or the storage box 1.

[0036] Optionally, it also includes a control system, wherein the first limiting member 2 is provided with a sensor 23, the sensor 23 is wired or wirelessly connected to the control system, and the sensor 23 is used to detect whether the storage box 1 is installed in place.

[0037] like Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, sensor 23 is a distance sensor or a touch switch. After the storage bin 1 moves forward to its position, sensor 23 sends the positioning information of the storage bin 1 to the control system for subsequent mechanical gripper unloading.

[0038] Optionally, a limiting plate 24 is provided at one end of the first limiting member 2 near the storage box 1. The limiting plate 24 is adapted to abut against the storage box 1. The position of the limiting plate 24 in the front-back direction is closer to the storage box 1 than that of the sensor 23. The sensor 23 is disposed between the two limiting plates 24.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, there are two limiting plates 24, which are disposed at the left and right ends of the rear sidewall of the first limiting member 2. The limiting plates 24 can be made of materials such as foam pads to provide a cushioning effect. The limiting plates 24 are positioned closer to the storage bin 1 in the front-back direction than the sensor 23, which allows the limiting plates 24 to abut against the storage bin 1 first, preventing the storage bin 1 from directly impacting the sensor 23 during forward movement and causing damage to the sensor 23.

[0040] Optionally, it also includes a housing 8, which is disposed on the first limiting member 2, and the left and right ends of the first limiting member 2 are threadedly connected to the left and right inner sidewalls of the housing 8.

[0041] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the housing 8 serves as a dustproof and waterproof unit, while also being more aesthetically pleasing. The housing 8 has an opening located above the drive component 22, and a cover plate 81 is threaded onto the opening. The cover plate 81 facilitates maintenance of the drive component 22 without requiring the complete disassembly of the housing 8. Furthermore, the cover plate 81 can be made of a transparent material to allow observation of the drive component 22's operating status.

[0042] Optionally, the bottom of the storage bin 1 is provided with rollers (not shown). In this embodiment, when the storage bin 1 is full of material, the overall weight increases and it is inconvenient to move. The rollers facilitate the movement of the material bin by external force to move it in and out of the receiving cavity 4.

[0043] Similarly, the components included in the "components," "mechanisms," and "devices" of this disclosure can also be flexibly combined. They can be modularly produced according to actual needs and assembled as an independent module; or they can be assembled separately to form a module in this device. The division of the above-mentioned components in this disclosure is only one embodiment for ease of reading and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Any technical solution that includes the above-mentioned components and has the same function should be understood as an equivalent technical solution of this disclosure.

[0044] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure 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 disclosure.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., 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 with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to," "set on," "fixed to," or "mounted on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "connected to another component," it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. Furthermore, when a component is considered to be "fixedly connected" to another component, the connection can be detachable or non-detachable, such as through socketing, snap-fitting, integral molding, welding, etc., which are achievable in conventional technologies and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0049] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0050] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this disclosure, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the inventive concept of this disclosure, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A storage bin positioning device, comprising a storage bin (1), characterized in that, It also includes a first limiting member (2), a second limiting member (3), and a receiving cavity (4) for accommodating the storage box (1). The first limiting member (2) is located in front of or behind the receiving cavity (4), and the second limiting member (3) is located on the left and right sides of the receiving cavity (4). The second limiting member (3) and the first limiting member (2) are slidably connected left and right. A pushing member (5) is provided at one end of the second limiting member (3) away from the first limiting member (2). The pushing member (5) is provided with a rotatable pushing part (51). The pushing part (51) is adapted to abut against the storage box (1) to limit the storage box (1) in the receiving cavity (4).

2. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pusher (5) is provided with a telescopic rod (52), which slides back and forth relative to the second limiting member (3). The pusher (51) is connected to the telescopic rod (52) and slides back and forth together with the telescopic rod (52).

3. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the first limiting member (2) is provided with a slide rail (21), and the bottom of the second limiting member (3) is connected with a slide block (31). The slide rail (21) and the slide block (31) are slidably connected.

4. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A driving component (22) is fixedly installed on the first limiting component (2). The driving component (22) is provided with a telescopic push rod (221). The push rod (221) is fixedly connected to the second limiting component (3) to drive the second limiting component (3) to move in the left and right directions.

5. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes several guide wheels (6) arranged in front and behind, the axis of the guide wheels (6) is vertical, the guide wheels (6) are located on the left and right sides of the accommodating cavity (4), the guide wheels (6) are rotatably connected to the storage box (1) and guide the movement of the storage box (1).

6. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a fixing frame (7), the first limiting member (2) and the guide wheel (6) are both fixedly installed on the fixing frame (7), the guide wheel (6) is closer to the storage box (1) in the left and right direction than the fixing frame (7), and the bottom of the fixing frame (7) is provided with a support foot (71).

7. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control system. The first limiting member (2) is provided with a sensor (23). The sensor (23) and the control system are connected by wires or wirelessly. The sensor (23) is used to detect whether the storage box (1) is installed in place.

8. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first limiting member (2) is provided with a limiting plate (24) at one end near the storage box (1). The limiting plate (24) is adapted to abut against the storage box (1). The position of the limiting plate (24) in the front-back direction is closer to the storage box (1) than the sensor (23). The sensor (23) is disposed between the two limiting plates (24).

9. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a housing (8), which is covered on the first limiting member (2), and the left and right ends of the first limiting member (2) are threadedly connected to the left and right inner sidewalls of the housing (8).

10. The storage bin positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the storage box (1) is equipped with rollers.

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