A continuous feeding device

Abstract

A continuous feeding device includes a base with a center line, a discharge mechanism, and a drive mechanism. The base is provided with a first guide groove and a second guide groove symmetrically arranged with the center line as a reference and extending along the X-axis, with the two guide grooves being respectively far from and close to the center line. The discharge mechanism includes a first discharge section and a second discharge section symmetrically arranged with the center line as a reference. The first discharge section includes a first carrier plate, a first sliding plate, and a first clamping member. The first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first carrier plate and fixed to the first clamping member, and has a first guide wheel that slides with the first guide groove. The second discharge section includes a second carrier plate, a second sliding plate, and a second clamping member. The second sliding plate is slidably connected to the second carrier plate and fixed to the second clamping member, and has a second guide wheel that slides with the second guide groove. The drive mechanism is mounted on the base and can drive the first carrier plate and the second carrier plate to move along the X-axis, so that the first clamping member and the second clamping member move to the assembly station corresponding to the center line, respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of feeding equipment, and in particular relates to a continuous feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] After the wires are manufactured, terminals need to be assembled at their ends and labeled so that workers can easily identify the type and model of the wires and avoid confusion during packaging and use.

[0003] In existing technologies, terminal crimping machines are typically used to assemble terminals on wires. In operation, the wire end is first placed at the assembly station of the terminal crimping machine. Then, the terminal is transported to the assembly station by a feeding device and fitted onto the wire end. Finally, the terminal crimping machine is started to press the terminal onto the wire end. The whole process is highly automated.

[0004] However, in actual use, it was found that after each wire conduit is finished, the feeding device needs to move away from the assembly station and return to the original point to pick up and feed the material again. During this round trip, the terminal block machine needs to stop and wait, which wastes a lot of processing time and affects work efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to design a continuous feeding device to solve this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] Technical problems to be solved This invention provides a continuous feeding device that enables continuous material conveying, thereby shortening processing time and improving work efficiency.

[0006] Technical solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A continuous feeding device includes a base, a discharge mechanism, and a drive mechanism. The base has a first guide groove and a second guide groove, which are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the base and extend along the X-axis. The first and second guide grooves are relatively far from the center line, while their tails are relatively close to it. The discharge mechanism includes a first discharge section and a second discharge section symmetrically arranged about the center line. The first discharge section includes a first carrier plate, a first sliding plate, and a first clamping member for holding materials. The first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first carrier plate and can move along the Y-axis. The first sliding plate is also fixedly connected to the first clamping member and has a first guide wheel that slidably engages with the first guide groove. The second discharge section includes... The assembly includes a second carrier plate, a second sliding plate, and a second clamping member for holding materials. The second sliding plate is slidably connected to the second carrier plate and can move along the Y-axis. The second sliding plate is also fixed to the second clamping member and has a second guide wheel that slides with the second guide groove. The drive mechanism is mounted on the base and can drive the first carrier plate and the second carrier plate to move along the X-axis respectively. When the first carrier plate moves along the X-axis, the first guide wheel moves towards the tail end of the first guide groove and presses the first sliding plate to move along the Y-axis, so that the first clamping member moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line. When the second carrier plate moves along the X-axis, the second guide wheel moves towards the tail end of the second guide groove and presses the second sliding plate to move along the Y-axis, so that the second clamping member moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line.

[0007] Preferably, the first guide groove has a first straight line segment and a second straight line segment that are parallel to each other, the connection between the first straight line segment and the second straight line segment is rounded, and the second straight line segment is offset from the first straight line segment and relatively close to the center line; the second guide groove has a third straight line segment and a fourth straight line segment that are parallel to each other, the connection between the third straight line segment and the fourth straight line segment is rounded, and the fourth straight line segment is offset from the third straight line segment and relatively close to the center line; the first guide wheel can enter the second straight line segment from the first straight line segment, and the second guide wheel can enter the fourth straight line segment from the third straight line segment.

[0008] Preferably, the first carrier plate is provided with a first slide bar extending along the Y-axis, and the first slide plate is provided with a first slider that is slidably connected to the first slide bar; the second carrier plate is provided with a second slide bar extending along the Y-axis, and the second slide plate is provided with a second slider that is slidably connected to the second slide bar.

[0009] Preferably, the driving mechanism includes a first driving part and a second driving part that are independent of each other. The first driving part includes a first motor, a first screw, and a first screw block. The first motor is mounted on the base and drivenly connected to the first screw. The first screw extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the first screw block. The first screw block is slidably mounted on the base and fixedly connected to the first carrier plate. The second driving part includes a second motor, a second screw, and a second screw block. The second motor is mounted on the base and drivenly connected to the second screw. The second screw extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the second screw block. The second screw block is slidably mounted on the base and fixedly connected to the second carrier plate.

[0010] Preferably, it further includes a feeding mechanism, a picking mechanism, a turning mechanism, and a transferring mechanism installed on the machine base; the feeding mechanism is used to feed materials to the picking mechanism; the picking mechanism is used to pick up the materials at the feeding mechanism and place them at the turning mechanism; the turning mechanism is used to transfer the materials to the center line and turn the materials over; the transferring mechanism is used to pick up the turned materials and transfer the materials to the first clamping member or the second clamping member.

[0011] Preferably, the feeding mechanism is a conveyor belt, which can transport materials of the same or different specifications to the picking mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, the material handling mechanism includes a first carrier, an X-axis translation unit, a first Y-axis translation unit, a first Z-axis translation unit, and a third clamping component; the first carrier is slidably mounted on the base and can move along the X-axis, the X-axis translation unit is mounted on the base and drivenly connected to the first carrier, the first Y-axis translation unit is mounted on the first carrier and drivenly connected to the first Z-axis translation unit, and the first Z-axis translation unit is drivenly connected to the third clamping component; after the third clamping component removes the material from the feeding mechanism, the X-axis translation unit, the first Y-axis translation unit, and the first Z-axis translation unit cooperate to drive the third clamping component to move along the X, Y, and Z axes to remove the material from the feeding mechanism and transfer it to the turning mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the material-turning mechanism includes a second carrier, a second Y-axis translation unit, a rotation unit, and a fourth clamping component; the second carrier is fixed on the machine base, the second Y-axis translation unit is mounted on the second carrier and drivenly connected to the rotation unit, and the rotation unit is drivenly connected to the fourth clamping component; after the fourth clamping component removes the material from the third clamping component, the second Y-axis translation unit and the rotation unit cooperate to drive the fourth clamping component to move along the Y-axis and rotate, so as to transfer the material to the center line and flip the material for the material-transferring mechanism to use.

[0014] Preferably, the material transfer mechanism includes a third carrier, a second Z-axis translation unit, a third Y-axis translation unit, and a fifth clamping component; the third carrier is fixedly mounted on the machine base, the third Y-axis translation unit is mounted on the machine base and drivenly connected to the second Z-axis translation unit, and the second Z-axis translation unit is drivenly connected to the fifth clamping component; after the fifth clamping component removes the material from the fourth clamping component, the second Z-axis translation unit and the third Y-axis translation unit cooperate to transfer the material to the first clamping component or the second clamping component during the movement of the first discharge section or the second discharge section along the X-axis.

[0015] Preferably, the first clamping component, the second clamping component, the third clamping component, the fourth clamping component, and the fifth clamping component are all parallel cylinders, and the two arms of the parallel cylinders are equipped with grippers.

[0016] Beneficial effects This utility model provides a continuous feeding device that forms a double track by designing a first guide groove and a second guide groove on the machine base. By setting a drive mechanism on the machine base to control the first and second discharge sections to move alternately in the independent tracks, the device can alternately clamp and transfer materials, thereby realizing continuous material conveying. This ensures that the assembly station can carry out assembly operations without interruption during the return of the first or second discharge section, thus effectively shortening the processing time and improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model is shown; Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Top view; Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Sectional view AA; Figure 4 The diagram shows the structure of the base, discharge mechanism and drive mechanism of this utility model; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the base and drive mechanism of this utility model is shown; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the material discharge mechanism of this utility model is shown. Figure 1 ; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the material discharge mechanism of this utility model is shown. Figure 2 ; Figure 8 A partial structural schematic diagram of this utility model is shown; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the base and the material handling mechanism of this utility model is shown; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the material handling mechanism of this utility model is shown; Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the material turning mechanism of this utility model is shown; Figure 12 A schematic diagram of the material transfer mechanism of this utility model is shown; Figure 13 It shows Figure 12 A schematic diagram of its breakdown.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base, 11. First guide groove, 111. Straight line segment, 112. Second straight line segment, 12. Second guide groove, 121. Third straight line segment, 122. Fourth straight line segment, 2. Discharge mechanism, 21. First discharge section, 211. First carrier plate, 211h. First slide bar, 212. First sliding plate, 212h. First slider, 213. First clamping component, 214. First guide wheel, 22. Second discharge section, 221. Second carrier plate, 221h. Second slide bar, 222. Second sliding plate, 222h. Second slider, 223. Second clamping component, 224. Second guide wheel, 3. Drive mechanism, 31. First drive section, 311. First motor, 312 first screw, 313 first screw block, 32 second drive unit, 321 second motor, 322 second screw, 323 second screw block, 4 feeding mechanism, 40 conveyor belt, 5 picking mechanism, 51 first carrier, 52 X-axis translation unit, 53 first Y-axis translation unit, 54 first Z-axis translation unit, 55 third clamping component, 6 turning mechanism, 61 second carrier, 62 second Y-axis translation unit, 63 rotation unit, 64 fourth clamping component, 7 transferring mechanism, 71 third carrier, 72 second Z-axis translation unit, 73 third Y-axis translation unit, 74 fifth clamping component. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this application. It is understood that the accompanying drawings are provided for reference and illustration only, and are not intended to limit this application.

[0020] See appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7A continuous feeding device includes a base 1, a discharge mechanism 2, and a drive mechanism 3. The base 1 has a first guide groove 11 and a second guide groove 12, which are symmetrically arranged about the center line of the base 1 and extend along the X-axis. The beginning ends of the first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12 are relatively far from the center line, while the end ends of the first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12 are relatively close to the center line. The discharge mechanism 2 includes a first discharge section 21 and a second discharge section 22 symmetrically arranged about the center line. The first discharge section 21 includes a first carrier plate 211, a first sliding plate 212, and a first clamping member 213 for holding materials. The first sliding plate 212 is slidably connected to the first carrier plate 211 and can move along the Y-axis. The first sliding plate 212 is also fixedly connected to the first clamping member 213 and has a first guide wheel 214 that slides with the first guide groove 11. The second discharge section 22 includes... The assembly includes a second carrier plate 221, a second sliding plate 222, and a second clamping member 223 for holding materials. The second sliding plate 222 is slidably connected to the second carrier plate 221 and can move along the Y-axis. The second sliding plate 222 is also fixed to the second clamping member 223 and has a second guide wheel 224 that slides with the second guide groove 12. The drive mechanism 3 is mounted on the base 1 and can drive the first carrier plate 211 and the second carrier plate 221 to move along the X-axis respectively. When the first carrier plate 211 moves along the X-axis, the first guide wheel 214 moves toward the tail end of the first guide groove 11 and squeezes the first sliding plate 212 to move along the Y-axis, so that the first clamping member 213 moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line. When the second carrier plate 221 moves along the X-axis, the second guide wheel 224 moves toward the tail end of the second guide groove 12 and squeezes the second sliding plate 222 to move along the Y-axis, so that the second clamping member 223 moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line.

[0021] Specifically, before use, the first discharge section 21 and the second discharge section 22 are both far away from the assembly station, and the first clamping component 213 and the second clamping component 223 are far away from the center line of the machine base 1.

[0022] In use, the material is first clamped by the first clamping component 213. Then, the drive mechanism 3 is activated to drive the first carrier plate 211 to move along the X-axis. The first guide wheel 214 moves towards the tail end of the first guide groove 11, squeezing the first slide plate 212 to move along the Y-axis. This causes the first clamping component 213 to move simultaneously along both the X and Y axes, gradually approaching the center line and the assembly station. Once the first clamping component 213 reaches the center line, the material clamped by the first clamping component 213 aligns with the assembly station. At this point, the first carrier plate 211 is continued to move, and the material is transported to the assembly station for assembly. During the assembly process, the drive mechanism 3 drives the empty first discharge section 21 to return to pick up the material. Simultaneously, the drive mechanism 3 drives the second discharge section 21 to return to pick up the material. The second carrier plate 221 moves along the X-axis, and the second guide wheel 224 moves towards the tail end of the second guide groove 12, squeezing the second slide plate 222 to move along the Y-axis. This causes the second clamping member 223, which holds the material, to move simultaneously along the X-axis and Y-axis, gradually approaching the center line and the assembly station. After the second clamping member 223 moves to the center line, the material held by the second clamping member 223 aligns with the assembly station. After the assembly operation is completed and the finished product is removed, the movement of the second carrier plate 221 is controlled to transport new material to the assembly station for continued assembly. Similarly, after the second discharge section 22 finishes feeding, the drive mechanism 3 drives the second discharge section 22 to return, and at the same time drives the first discharge section 21, which holds new material, to feed material to the assembly station again.

[0023] In summary, this utility model forms a double track by designing a first guide groove 11 and a second guide groove 12 on the machine base 1. By setting a drive mechanism 3 on the machine base 1 to control the first discharge section 21 and the second discharge section 22 to move alternately in independent tracks, the material is alternately clamped and transferred, realizing continuous material conveying. This ensures that the assembly station can carry out assembly operations without interruption during the return of the first discharge section 21 or the second discharge section 22, thereby effectively shortening the processing time and improving work efficiency.

[0024] See appendix Figure 4 -Appendix Figure 7 The first guide groove 11 has a first straight line segment 111 and a second straight line segment 112 that are parallel to each other. The connection between the first straight line segment 111 and the second straight line segment 112 is rounded, and the second straight line segment 112 is offset from the first straight line segment 111 and relatively close to the center line. The second guide groove 12 has a third straight line segment 121 and a fourth straight line segment 122 that are parallel to each other. The connection between the third straight line segment 121 and the fourth straight line segment 122 is rounded, and the fourth straight line segment 122 is offset from the third straight line segment 121 and relatively close to the center line.

[0025] Specifically, when the first carrier plate 211 moves along the X-axis, the first guide wheel 214 moves from the first straight segment 111 into the second straight segment 112 and squeezes the first slide plate 212 to move along the Y-axis, so that the first clamping member 213 moves along the X-axis and approaches the center line until the first clamping member 213 overlaps with the center line. Then, the first carrier plate 211 continues to move so that the first guide wheel 214 moves along the second straight segment 112, and the material can be transported to the assembly station. Conversely, if the first guide wheel 214 returns from the second straight segment 112 to the first straight segment 111, it will squeeze the first slide plate 212 to move along the Y-axis and move away from the center line until the first clamping member 213 returns to its original position to pick up the material again.

[0026] Similarly, when the second carrier plate 221 moves along the X-axis, the second guide wheel 224 moves from the third straight segment 121 into the fourth straight segment 122 and squeezes the second slide plate 222 to move along the Y-axis, so that the second clamping member 223 moves along the X-axis and approaches the center line until the second clamping member 223 overlaps with the center line. Then, the second carrier plate 221 continues to move so that the second guide wheel 224 moves along the fourth straight segment 122, and the material can be transported to the assembly station. Conversely, if the second guide wheel 224 returns from the fourth straight segment 122 to the third straight segment 121, it will squeeze the second slide plate 222 to move along the Y-axis and move away from the center line until the second clamping member 223 returns to its original position to pick up the material again.

[0027] It should be noted that, in addition to the above-mentioned structural design, the first guide groove 11 can also be designed as an inclined straight line or an arc, etc. The first guide groove 11 of this type of shape allows the first guide wheel 214 to push and squeeze the first slide plate 212 during the movement, while the second guide groove 12 maintains the same shape as the first guide groove 11 and is symmetrical to each other, so that the second guide wheel 224 pushes and squeezes the second slide bar 221h during the movement. Since the shapes of the first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12 used to achieve the above functions are diverse, this utility model does not limit them.

[0028] See appendix Figure 4 -Appendix Figure 7 The first carrier plate 211 is provided with a first slide bar 211h extending along the Y-axis, and the first slide plate 212 is provided with a first slider 212h slidably connected to the first slide bar 211h; the second carrier plate 221 is provided with a second slide bar 221h extending along the Y-axis, and the second slide plate 222 is provided with a second slider 222h slidably connected to the second slide bar 221h.

[0029] Specifically, the cooperation of the first slide bar 211h and the first slider 212h allows the first slide plate 212 to be slidably mounted on the first carrier plate 211, and ensures that the first clamping member 213 can move along the Y-axis as the first guide wheel 214 slides in the first guide groove 11; similarly, the cooperation of the second slide bar 221h and the second slider 222h allows the second slide plate 222 to be slidably mounted on the second carrier plate 221, and ensures that the second clamping member 223 can move along the Y-axis as the second guide wheel 224 slides in the second guide groove 12.

[0030] It should be noted that, in addition to the above structural design, other sliding connection methods can be used between the first sliding plate 212 and the first carrier plate 211, and the same applies to the second sliding plate 222 and the second carrier plate 221. Since there are various related sliding connection methods, this utility model does not limit them.

[0031] See appendix Figure 4 -Appendix Figure 7 The drive mechanism 3 includes a first drive unit 31 and a second drive unit 32 that are independent of each other. The first drive unit 31 includes a first motor 311, a first screw 312 and a first screw block 313. The first motor 311 is mounted on the base 1 and is drivenly connected to the first screw 312. The first screw 312 extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the first screw block 313. The first screw block 313 is slidably mounted on the base 1 and fixed to the first carrier plate 211. The second drive unit 32 includes a second motor 321, a second screw 322 and a second screw block 323. The second motor 321 is mounted on the base 1 and is drivenly connected to the second screw 322. The second screw 322 extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the second screw block 323. The second screw block 323 is slidably mounted on the base 1 and fixed to the second carrier plate 221.

[0032] Specifically, in use, starting the first motor 311 drives the first screw 312 to rotate, which in turn drives the first screw block 313 and the first carrier plate 211 to move along the X-axis; similarly, starting the second motor 321 drives the second screw 322 to rotate, which in turn drives the second screw block 323 and the second carrier plate 221 to move along the X-axis; by controlling the start and stop times of the first motor 311 and the second motor 321, the first guide wheel 214 and the second guide wheel 224 can move independently in the corresponding first guide groove 11 and the second guide groove 12, thereby realizing the alternating movement and feeding of the first clamping component 213 and the second clamping component 223.

[0033] It should be noted that, in addition to the above-described structure, the first drive unit 31 and the second drive unit 32 may also adopt structures with a travel stroke, such as cylinders, lead screw motors, and telescopic arms. Due to the variety of these structures, this utility model does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0034] See appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3and attached Figure 8 -Appendix Figure 13 The present invention also includes a feeding mechanism 4, a picking mechanism 5, a turning mechanism 6 and a transferring mechanism 7 installed on the base 1; the feeding mechanism 4 is used to feed materials to the picking mechanism 5; the picking mechanism 5 is used to pick up the materials at the feeding mechanism 4 and place them at the turning mechanism 6; the turning mechanism 6 is used to transfer the materials to the center line and turn the materials over; the transferring mechanism 7 is used to pick up the turned materials and transfer the materials to the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223.

[0035] Specifically, in use, the material is placed at the feeding mechanism 4, which then transports the material to the picking mechanism 5. The picking mechanism 5 then takes the material and transfers it to the flipping mechanism 6. The flipping mechanism 6 flips the material and transfers it to the moving mechanism 7. The moving mechanism 7 waits for the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223 to move along the X-axis to a specific position before transferring the flipped material to the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223. The first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223 then transports the material to the assembly station for assembly.

[0036] In this case, assuming that the material transfer mechanism 7 transfers the material to the first clamping member 213, the material transfer mechanism 7 will immediately return to its original position and take away the new material provided by the flipping mechanism 6. After the first clamping member 213 moves away from the assembly station and the second clamping member 223 moves to a specific position on the X-axis, the material transfer mechanism 7 will immediately transfer the new material to the second clamping member 223. Therefore, during the alternation of the first clamping member 213 and the second clamping member 223, the material transfer mechanism 7 can also continuously provide materials.

[0037] In summary, the combined use of the feeding mechanism 4, the picking mechanism 5, the turning mechanism 6, the transferring mechanism 7, the discharging mechanism 2, and the driving mechanism 3 can complete the transfer and turning of materials, improve the automation level of this continuous conveying device, and make it directly applicable to a variety of scenarios, thus improving its practicality.

[0038] See appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 Appendix Figure 8 The feeding mechanism 4 uses a conveyor belt 40 and can transport materials of the same or different specifications to the picking mechanism 5.

[0039] Specifically, after the conveyor belt 40 transports the external material to a specific position, it is picked up by the material picking mechanism 5. The type of conveyor belt 40 selected varies depending on the material. For example, in this embodiment, the material to be transported is a terminal, so a conveyor belt 40 that can transport terminals is required. Since most of the conveyor belts 40 on the market are existing products and there are many related types, this utility model does not impose any restrictions on them.

[0040] See appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 8 -Appendix Figure 10 The material handling mechanism 5 includes a first carrier 51, an X-axis translation unit 52, a first Y-axis translation unit 53, a first Z-axis translation unit 54, and a third clamping component 55. The first carrier 51 is slidably mounted on the base 1 and can move along the X-axis. The X-axis translation unit 52 is mounted on the base 1 and drivenly connected to the first carrier 51. The first Y-axis translation unit 53 is mounted on the first carrier 51 and drivenly connected to the first Z-axis translation unit 54. The first Z-axis translation unit 54 is drivenly connected to the third clamping component 55.

[0041] Specifically, after the third clamping component 55 takes away the material from the feeding mechanism 4, the X-axis translation unit 52, the first Y-axis translation unit 53 and the first Z-axis translation unit 54 work together to drive the third clamping component 55 to move along the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis to transfer the material to the flipping mechanism 6.

[0042] See appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 8 Appendix Figure 11 The material turning mechanism 6 includes a second carrier 61, a second Y-axis translation unit 62, a rotation unit 63, and a fourth clamping component 64. The second carrier 61 is fixedly installed on the machine base 1, the second Y-axis translation unit 62 is installed on the second carrier 61 and drivenly connected to the rotation unit 63, and the rotation unit 63 is drivenly connected to the fourth clamping component 64.

[0043] Specifically, after the fourth clamping member 64 removes the material from the third clamping member 55, the second Y-axis translation unit 62 drives the rotation unit 63 to move along the Y-axis so that the fourth clamping member 64 aligns with the transfer mechanism 7. Then, the rotation unit 63 drives the fourth clamping member 64 to rotate and flip the material so that the flipped material is aligned with the transfer mechanism 7. Therefore, the second Y-axis translation unit 62 and the rotation unit 63 work together to drive the fourth clamping member 64 to move and rotate along the Y-axis so as to transfer the material to the center line and flip the material for the transfer mechanism 7 to pick up.

[0044] See appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 3 and attached Figure 8 Appendix Figure 12 Appendix Figure 13 The material transfer mechanism 7 includes a third carrier 71, a second Z-axis translation unit 72, a third Y-axis translation unit 73, and a fifth clamping component 74. The third carrier 71 is fixedly installed on the machine base 1, the third Y-axis translation unit 73 is installed on the machine base 1 and drivenly connected to the second Z-axis translation unit 72, and the second Z-axis translation unit 72 is drivenly connected to the fifth clamping component 74.

[0045] Specifically, after the fifth clamping member 74 removes the material from the fourth clamping member 64, the second Z-axis translation unit 72 drives the fourth clamping member 64 to move along the Z-axis, and the third Y-axis translation unit 73 drives the second Z-axis translation unit 72 to move along the Y-axis to the center line, so that when the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223 moves along the X-axis to a specific position, it can normally clamp and remove the material from the fifth clamping member 74; and when the material on the fifth clamping member 74 is removed, the third Y-axis translation unit 73 then... The second Z-axis translation unit 72 is driven to move along the Y-axis away from the center line to avoid the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223, ensuring that the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223 can continue to move along the X-axis to transport the material to the assembly station; therefore, the second Z-axis translation unit 72 and the third Y-axis translation unit 73 are used in conjunction to transfer the material to the first clamping member 213 or the second clamping member 223 during the movement of the first discharge section 21 or the second discharge section 22 along the X-axis.

[0046] It should be noted that the X-axis translation unit 52, the first Y-axis translation unit 53, the second Y-axis translation unit 62, the third Y-axis translation unit 73, the first Z-axis translation unit, and the second Z-axis translation unit 72 can all adopt structures with a moving stroke, such as lead screw motors, cylinders, and telescopic arms. The rotation unit 63 can adopt components with a rotation axis, such as pneumatic motors and electric motors. Since the relevant structures and components are all existing products and are relatively common in the mechanical field, they will not be described or limited in detail in this utility model.

[0047] See appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7 The first clamping component 213, the second clamping component 223, the third clamping component 55, the fourth clamping component 64 and the fifth clamping component 74 all use parallel cylinders, and each parallel cylinder has a gripper installed on its two arms.

[0048] Specifically, by controlling the two arms of the parallel cylinder to move closer or further apart, the two grippers can be driven to clamp or release the material, thereby completing the picking and placing of the material.

[0049] It should be noted that, in addition to the above-mentioned components, the first clamping component 213, the second clamping component 223, the third clamping component 55, the fourth clamping component 64 and the fifth clamping component 74 may also be components with pick-and-place functions such as suction cups and magnetic suction components. Since there are many types of related components, this utility model does not limit them.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A continuous feeding device, characterized in that, include: The base has a first guide groove and a second guide groove. The first guide groove and the second guide groove are symmetrically arranged with the center line of the base as a reference and extend along the X-axis. The first end of the first guide groove and the first end of the second guide groove are relatively far away from the center line, and the tail end of the first guide groove and the tail end of the second guide groove are relatively close to the center line. The discharge mechanism includes a first discharge section and a second discharge section symmetrically arranged with the center line as a reference. The first discharge section includes a first carrier plate, a first sliding plate, and a first clamping member for clamping materials. The first sliding plate is slidably connected to the first carrier plate and can move along the Y-axis. The first sliding plate is also fixedly connected to the first clamping member and has a first guide wheel that slides in cooperation with the first guide groove. The second discharge section includes a second carrier plate, a second sliding plate, and a second clamping member for clamping materials. The second sliding plate is slidably connected to the second carrier plate and can move along the Y-axis. The second sliding plate is also fixedly connected to the second clamping member and has a second guide wheel that slides in cooperation with the second guide groove. A drive mechanism is mounted on the base and can drive the first carrier plate and the second carrier plate to move along the X-axis respectively. When the first carrier plate moves along the X-axis, the first guide wheel moves towards the tail end of the first guide groove and squeezes the first slide plate to move along the Y-axis, so that the first clamping member moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line. When the second carrier plate moves along the X-axis, the second guide wheel moves towards the tail end of the second guide groove and squeezes the second slide plate to move along the Y-axis, so that the second clamping member moves to the assembly station corresponding to the center line.

2. The continuous feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide groove has a first straight line segment and a second straight line segment that are parallel to each other. The connection between the first straight line segment and the second straight line segment is rounded, and the second straight line segment is offset from the first straight line segment and relatively close to the center line. The second guide groove has a third straight line segment and a fourth straight line segment that are parallel to each other. The connection between the third straight line segment and the fourth straight line segment is rounded, and the fourth straight line segment is offset from the third straight line segment and relatively close to the center line. The first guide wheel can enter the second straight line segment from the first straight line segment and squeeze the first slide plate to move along the Y-axis, and the second guide wheel can enter the fourth straight line segment from the third straight line segment and squeeze the second slide plate to move along the Y-axis.

3. The continuous feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first carrier plate is provided with a first slide bar extending along the Y-axis, and the first slide plate is provided with a first slider that is slidably connected to the first slide bar; the second carrier plate is provided with a second slide bar extending along the Y-axis, and the second slide plate is provided with a second slider that is slidably connected to the second slide bar.

4. The continuous feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a first driving part and a second driving part that are independent of each other. The first driving part includes a first motor, a first screw, and a first screw block. The first motor is mounted on the base and driven by the first screw. The first screw extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the first screw block. The first screw block is slidably mounted on the base and fixed to the first carrier plate. The second driving part includes a second motor, a second screw, and a second screw block. The second motor is mounted on the base and driven by the second screw. The second screw extends toward the X-axis and is threadedly connected to the second screw block. The second screw block is slidably mounted on the base and fixed to the second carrier plate.

5. A continuous feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a feeding mechanism, a picking mechanism, a turning mechanism, and a transferring mechanism installed on the machine base; the feeding mechanism is used to feed materials to the picking mechanism; the picking mechanism is used to pick up the materials at the feeding mechanism and place them at the turning mechanism; the turning mechanism is used to transfer the materials to the center line and turn the materials over; the transferring mechanism is used to pick up the turned materials and transfer the materials to the first clamping member or the second clamping member.

6. A continuous feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism uses a conveyor belt and can transport materials of the same or different specifications to the picking mechanism.

7. A continuous feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism includes a first carrier, an X-axis translation unit, a first Y-axis translation unit, a first Z-axis translation unit, and a third clamping component; the first carrier is slidably mounted on the machine base and can move along the X-axis, the X-axis translation unit is mounted on the machine base and drivenly connected to the first carrier, the first Y-axis translation unit is mounted on the first carrier and drivenly connected to the first Z-axis translation unit, and the first Z-axis translation unit is drivenly connected to the third clamping component; After the third clamping component removes the material from the feeding mechanism, the X-axis translation unit, the first Y-axis translation unit, and the first Z-axis translation unit work together to drive the third clamping component to move along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis to remove the material from the feeding mechanism and transfer it to the flipping mechanism.

8. A continuous feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The material turning mechanism includes a second carrier, a second Y-axis translation unit, a rotation unit, and a fourth clamping component; the second carrier is fixedly installed on the machine base, the second Y-axis translation unit is installed on the second carrier and drivenly connected to the rotation unit, and the rotation unit is drivenly connected to the fourth clamping component; After the fourth clamping member removes the material from the third clamping member, the second Y-axis translation unit and the rotation unit work together to drive the fourth clamping member to move and rotate along the Y-axis, so as to transfer the material to the center line and flip the material for the transfer mechanism to pick up.

9. A continuous feeding device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The material transfer mechanism includes a third carrier, a second Z-axis translation unit, a third Y-axis translation unit, and a fifth clamping component; the third carrier is fixedly installed on the machine base, the third Y-axis translation unit is installed on the machine base and drivenly connected to the second Z-axis translation unit, and the second Z-axis translation unit is drivenly connected to the fifth clamping component; After the fifth clamping member removes the material from the fourth clamping member, the second Z-axis translation unit and the third Y-axis translation unit work together to transfer the material to the first clamping member or the second clamping member during the movement of the first discharge section or the second discharge section along the X-axis.

10. A continuous feeding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first clamping component, the second clamping component, the third clamping component, the fourth clamping component, and the fifth clamping component all use parallel cylinders, and the two arms of the parallel cylinders are equipped with grippers.

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