A dispensing mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of material distribution mechanisms, comprising: clamping subassembly, for clamping and moving workpiece, the clamping subassembly includes mounting seat, multiple material distribution clamping jaws being set on the mounting seat, and horizontal driving element for driving the mounting seat moves along horizontal direction;Lifting drive subassembly is connected with the clamping subassembly, for driving the clamping subassembly moves along vertical direction;And water gap separation subassembly, it is located above the moving path of the clamping subassembly, for clamping the water gap of workpiece and make water gap separate from workpiece main body.The utility model is compact in structure, and high in function integration degree, and can be applied to the automation of material distribution of laminated equipment layout.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated feeding, and more specifically, to a material dispensing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of artificial plants (such as artificial Christmas trees), their branches typically undergo multiple processing steps, such as injection molding, coloring, and assembly. To save production space, modern production lines often employ a layered layout for subsequent processing equipment, setting up multiple processing stations at different height levels. This requires the loading mechanism not only to pick up and transfer workpieces but also to distribute them to equipment at different heights. Traditional loading systems often use multiple independently driven mechanisms responsible for horizontal transfer, vertical lifting, and sprue separation, resulting in a complex system structure, large space occupation, and poor coordination between actions, thus affecting loading efficiency and stability. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a material dispensing mechanism with a compact structure and high functional integration, which can be applied to automated material dispensing in stacked equipment layouts.

[0004] A material dispensing mechanism, comprising: A clamping assembly for clamping and transferring a workpiece, the clamping assembly including a mounting base, a plurality of dispensing jaws disposed on the mounting base, and a horizontal drive member for driving the mounting base to move in a horizontal direction; A lifting drive assembly, connected to the gripping assembly, is used to drive the gripping assembly to move vertically; and A sprue separation assembly is located above the moving path of the clamping assembly and is used to clamp the sprue of the workpiece and separate the sprue from the workpiece body.

[0005] In the above technical solution, the material-separating gripper of the clamping component can clamp the workpiece and, through the cooperation of the horizontal drive component and the lifting drive component, achieve stable movement of the workpiece in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby accurately distributing the workpiece to workstations at different heights. Simultaneously, a sprue separation component is located above the moving path of the material-separating gripper, which can clamp the sprue of the workpiece while clamping it and separate the sprue from the workpiece body. This enables simultaneous and efficient pre-processing and material separation of the workpiece. The entire structure is compact, with a smooth workflow, significantly improving the automation and efficiency of loading and subsequent processing.

[0006] Furthermore, the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove extending along its length, and the material dispensing claw is slidably disposed in the mounting groove.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the mounting base is provided with a mounting groove, which allows the material separating jaws to flexibly adjust their position on the mounting groove according to the size of the workpiece, thereby enhancing the adaptability and versatility of the clamping assembly to workpieces of different specifications, while ensuring the accuracy of multiple jaws when clamping the workpiece.

[0008] Furthermore, the lifting drive assembly includes a lifting drive component, a transmission component, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting seat. The lifting seat is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail, and the lifting drive component is connected to the lifting seat through the transmission component.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the lifting drive component drives the lifting seat to move along the lifting guide rail through the transmission assembly. The structure is simple and easy to implement. The lifting guide rail provides guidance for the lifting movement, preventing swaying and shaking during the lifting process. The transmission assembly smoothly transmits the power of the drive component to the lifting seat, together ensuring the high precision and high stability of the vertical movement of the clamping component.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, and a belt. The first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the lifting guide rail. The belt is sleeved on the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel and connected to the lifting seat. The output end of the lifting drive component is connected to the first transmission wheel.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the transmission component adopts a transmission method that uses a belt in conjunction with the first and second transmission pulleys arranged vertically. This enables the effective and smooth transmission of power to the lifting drive over a long lifting stroke. At the same time, the belt drive has buffering and shock absorption characteristics, which helps to reduce equipment operating noise and mitigate impact, making the lifting process smoother and more reliable.

[0012] Furthermore, the sprue separation assembly includes a sprue separation drive, a slider, a connecting rod, and multiple sprue grippers. The slider is slidably disposed, the sprue separation drive is connected to the slider, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider, and the multiple sprue grippers are mounted on the connecting rod.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the sprue separation component drives the slider through a sprue separation drive component, and then drives multiple sprue grippers to move synchronously through a connecting rod, thereby realizing the synchronous movement of multiple grippers. This not only simplifies the drive structure and reduces manufacturing costs, but also ensures the consistency of the gripping action of multiple grippers on the sprue, thus ensuring the reliability and stability of the sprue separation effect.

[0014] Furthermore, the connecting rod has multiple positioning holes arranged along its length, and the sprue gripper can select one of the positioning holes to connect with the connecting rod.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the multiple positioning holes set along the length of the connecting rod allow the sprue gripper to flexibly select the installation point according to the specific position of the sprue on the workpiece. This adjustable connection structure improves the flexibility of the sprue gripper layout, enabling the component to adapt to workpieces of different models or specifications, and enhancing the overall versatility of the mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the sprue clamp includes a fixed base, which has an arc-shaped groove for engaging with the positioning hole, and the fixed base can rotate relative to the connecting rod through the arc-shaped groove.

[0017] In the above technical solution, the fixing seat of the sprue gripper is provided with an arc-shaped groove. When it cooperates with the positioning hole on the connecting rod, it can not only achieve connection and fixation, but also allow the fixing seat to rotate and adjust within a certain angle range around the connection point. This allows the clamping angle of the sprue gripper to be finely adjusted according to the actual posture of the sprue on the workpiece, thereby ensuring that the gripper can contact and clamp the sprue at the best angle, thus improving the effectiveness and reliability of clamping.

[0018] Furthermore, the length direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the movement direction of the slider.

[0019] In the above technical solution, the length direction of the connecting rod is set to be perpendicular to the moving direction of the slider, so that the sprue grippers installed on the connecting rod can move synchronously to move closer to or further away from the dispensing grippers, thereby achieving stable and rapid separation of the sprues.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: the material-separating gripper of the clamping component can clamp the workpiece, and through the cooperation of the horizontal drive component and the lifting drive component, it can achieve stable movement of the workpiece in the horizontal and vertical directions, thereby accurately distributing the workpiece to workstations at different heights. Simultaneously, a sprue separation component is provided above the moving path of the material-separating gripper, which can clamp the sprue of the workpiece while clamping it, and separate the sprue from the workpiece body. This achieves simultaneous and efficient pre-processing and material separation of the workpiece. The entire structure is compact, and the action flow is seamless, significantly improving the automation level and efficiency of loading and subsequent processing. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material distribution mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting drive assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the water outlet separation component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of icon numbers: Clamping assembly 1, mounting base 11, mounting groove 111, material separating gripper 12, horizontal drive component 13, lifting drive assembly 2, lifting drive component 21, transmission assembly 22, first transmission wheel 221, second transmission wheel 222, belt 223, lifting guide rail 23, lifting seat 24, sprue separation assembly 3, sprue separation drive component 31, slider 32, connecting rod 33, positioning hole 331, sprue gripper 34, fixed seat 341, arc groove 342. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the material distribution mechanism of this utility model mainly includes a clamping assembly 1, a lifting drive assembly 2, and a sprue separation assembly 3. The clamping assembly 1 is used to clamp and transfer workpieces, and includes a mounting base 11, multiple material distribution grippers 12 disposed on the mounting base 11, and a horizontal drive component 13 for driving the mounting base 11 to move horizontally. The lifting drive assembly 2 is connected to the clamping assembly 1 and is used to drive the clamping assembly 1 to move vertically. The sprue separation assembly 3 is disposed above the moving path of the clamping assembly 1 and is used to clamp the sprue of the workpiece and separate the sprue from the workpiece body.

[0029] For example, the horizontal drive component 13 can be an existing linear drive device, such as a cylinder, with its output end connected to the mounting base 11. This embodiment uses two dispensing grippers 12 as an example. The two grippers 12 are mounted on the mounting base 11 and can simultaneously grip two workpieces. Through the cooperation of the horizontal drive component 13 and the lifting drive assembly 2, stable movement of the workpieces in the horizontal and vertical directions is achieved, thereby accurately distributing the workpieces to workstations at different heights. Simultaneously, a sprue separation assembly 3 is provided above the moving path of the dispensing grippers 12. This assembly can clamp the sprue of the workpiece while gripping it and separate the sprue from the workpiece body, achieving simultaneous and efficient pre-processing and dispensing of the workpiece. The entire structure is compact, with a smooth workflow, significantly improving the automation and efficiency of loading and subsequent processing.

[0030] Please refer to Figure 2 The mounting base 11 has a mounting groove 111 extending along its length, and the material separating gripper 12 is slidably disposed in the mounting groove 111. The mounting groove 111 on the mounting base 11 allows the material separating gripper 12 to flexibly adjust its position on the mounting groove 111 according to the size of the workpiece, thereby enhancing the adaptability and versatility of the gripping assembly 1 to workpieces of different specifications, while ensuring the accuracy of multiple grippers when holding the workpiece.

[0031] Please refer to Figure 3 The lifting drive assembly 2 includes a lifting drive component 21, a transmission assembly 22, a lifting guide rail 23, and a lifting seat 24. The lifting seat 24 is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail 23, and the lifting drive component 21 is connected to the lifting seat 24 via the transmission assembly 22. For example, the lifting guide rail 23 is mounted on a bracket and extends vertically. The lifting drive component 21 can be a motor, which is fixedly mounted on the bracket and connected to the lifting seat 24 via the transmission assembly 22. The horizontal drive component 13 of the clamping assembly 1 is fixedly mounted on the lifting seat 24. The lifting drive component 21 drives the lifting seat 24 to move along the lifting guide rail 23 via the transmission assembly 22, resulting in a simple and easy-to-implement structure. The lifting guide rail 23 provides guidance for the lifting movement, preventing swaying and shaking during the lifting process. The transmission assembly 22 smoothly transmits the power of the drive component to the lifting seat 24, together ensuring high precision and high stability of the vertical movement of the clamping assembly 1.

[0032] The transmission assembly 22 includes a first transmission wheel 221, a second transmission wheel 222, and a belt 223. The first transmission wheel 221 and the second transmission wheel 222 are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the lifting guide rail 23. The belt 223 is sleeved on the first transmission wheel 221 and the second transmission wheel 222 and connected to the lifting seat 24. The output end of the lifting drive component 21 is connected to the first transmission wheel 221. The transmission assembly 22 adopts a transmission method in which the belt 223 cooperates with the upper and lower arranged first and second transmission wheels 222, which can effectively and smoothly transmit the power of the lifting drive component 21 over a long lifting stroke. At the same time, the belt 223 transmission has buffering and shock absorption characteristics, which helps to reduce the operating noise of the equipment and mitigate the impact, making the lifting process smoother and more reliable.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 4 The sprue separation assembly 3 includes a sprue separation drive 31, a slider 32, a connecting rod 33, and multiple sprue grippers 34. The slider 32 is slidably mounted, the sprue separation drive 31 is connected to the slider 32, one end of the connecting rod 33 is connected to the slider 32, and the multiple sprue grippers 34 are mounted on the connecting rod 33. For example, the slider 32 is slidably mounted on a platform via a guide rail, and the sprue separation drive 31 is fixedly mounted on the platform and connected to the slider 32. The sprue separation drive 31 can be an existing linear drive device, such as a rodless cylinder. One end of the connecting rod 33 is connected to the slider 32, and the multiple sprue grippers 34 are mounted on the other end of the connecting rod 33. The sprue separation drive 31 can drive the slider 32 to move horizontally, thereby causing the sprue grippers 34 to move away from the gripping assembly 1, achieving separation of the sprue from the workpiece body.

[0034] The sprue separation assembly 3 drives the slider 32 through a sprue separation drive 31, and then drives multiple sprue grippers 34 to move synchronously via a connecting rod 33. This achieves synchronous movement of multiple grippers, which not only simplifies the drive structure and reduces manufacturing costs, but also ensures the consistency of the gripping action of multiple grippers on the sprue, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the sprue separation effect.

[0035] The connecting rod 33 has multiple positioning holes 331 arranged along its length, and the sprue gripper 34 can select one of the positioning holes 331 to connect with the connecting rod 33. The multiple positioning holes 331 arranged along the length of the connecting rod 33 allow the sprue gripper 34 to flexibly select the installation point according to the specific position of the sprue on the workpiece. This adjustable connection structure improves the flexibility of the layout of the sprue gripper 34, enabling the component to adapt to workpieces of different models or specifications, and enhancing the overall versatility of the mechanism.

[0036] The sprue clamp 34 includes a fixed base 341 with an arc-shaped groove 342 for engaging with a positioning hole 331. The fixed base 341 can rotate relative to the connecting rod 33 via the arc-shaped groove 342. The arc-shaped groove 342 on the fixed base 341 of the sprue clamp 34, when engaging with the positioning hole 331 on the connecting rod 33, not only achieves connection and fixation but also allows the fixed base 341 to rotate and adjust within a certain angle range around the connection point. This allows the clamping angle of the sprue clamp 34 to be finely adjusted according to the actual posture of the sprue, ensuring that the clamp contacts and clamps the sprue at the optimal angle, thus improving the effectiveness and reliability of the clamping.

[0037] In this embodiment, the length direction of the connecting rod 33 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the slider 32. Setting the length direction of the connecting rod 33 to be perpendicular to the moving direction of the slider 32 allows the sprue grippers 34 mounted on the connecting rod 33 to move synchronously, moving closer to or further away from the dispensing grippers 12, thereby achieving stable and rapid separation of the sprues.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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. A dispensing mechanism, characterized by, include: A clamping assembly for clamping and transferring a workpiece, the clamping assembly including a mounting base, a plurality of dispensing jaws disposed on the mounting base, and a horizontal drive member for driving the mounting base to move in a horizontal direction; A lifting drive assembly, connected to the gripping assembly, is used to drive the gripping assembly to move vertically. as well as A sprue separation assembly is located above the moving path of the clamping assembly and is used to clamp the sprue of the workpiece and separate the sprue from the workpiece body.

2. The dispensing mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The mounting base is provided with a mounting groove extending along its length, and the material dispensing claw is slidably disposed in the mounting groove.

3. The dispensing mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The lifting drive assembly includes a lifting drive component, a transmission component, a lifting guide rail, and a lifting seat. The lifting seat is slidably connected to the lifting guide rail, and the lifting drive component is connected to the lifting seat through the transmission component.

4. The dispensing mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel, and a belt. The first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the lifting guide rail. The belt is sleeved on the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel and connected to the lifting seat. The output end of the lifting drive component is connected to the first transmission wheel.

5. The dispensing mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The sprue separation assembly includes a sprue separation drive, a slider, a connecting rod, and multiple sprue grippers. The slider is slidably disposed, the sprue separation drive is connected to the slider, one end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider, and the multiple sprue grippers are mounted on the connecting rod.

6. The dispensing mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The connecting rod has multiple positioning holes arranged along its length, and the sprue gripper can select one of the positioning holes to connect with the connecting rod.

7. The dispensing mechanism of claim 6, wherein, The sprue clamp includes a fixed base, which has an arc-shaped groove for engaging with the positioning hole. The fixed base can rotate relative to the connecting rod through the arc-shaped groove.

8. The dispensing mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The length direction of the connecting rod is perpendicular to the movement direction of the slider.

Images