A feeding machine device

Abstract

The application provides a feeding machine device, and relates to the technical field of production and transportation. The feeding machine device comprises a receiving mechanism, a first carrying mechanism, a second carrying mechanism, a third carrying mechanism and an output mechanism; the receiving mechanism comprises a docking assembly and a buffer assembly; the receiving mechanism is configured to buffer a to-be-carried piece of an upstream device; the first carrying mechanism comprises a first carrying assembly; the first carrying assembly is configured to carry the to-be-carried piece from the docking assembly to the buffer assembly; wherein the first carrying assembly can accommodate at most a third number of to-be-carried pieces; the output mechanism comprises a feeding device; the second carrying mechanism is configured to carry the to-be-carried piece located in the buffer assembly to the feeding device; and the third carrying mechanism is configured to carry the feeding device from a storage position to a working position. The carrying process of the whole feeding machine device can be automatically controlled, manual intervention is reduced, labor intensity is reduced, and the degree of automation and production efficiency in the production process are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of production and transportation technology, and more specifically, to a feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In the current process, after the parts to be transported are removed from the cleaning equipment, they must be manually loaded one by one into the cleaning basket, then transported to the spraying area, and finally manually positioned onto the spraying feeding device. This series of manually operated transfers and placements results in a complex material flow path, low operational efficiency, and a high risk of secondary contamination and mechanical damage to the surface of the parts during repeated contact. Furthermore, because operators must perform highly repetitive physical labor, they are prone to operational errors due to fatigue or lack of skill, which not only affects production cycle and the yield of the parts but also poses potential occupational health and safety risks. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a feeding machine to improve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The feeding machine equipment provided in this application includes: a receiving mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, and an output mechanism; the receiving mechanism includes a docking component and a buffer component; the receiving mechanism is configured to buffer the workpiece to be transported from the upstream equipment; the first conveying mechanism includes a first conveying component; the first conveying component is configured to convey the workpiece to be transported from the docking component to the buffer component; the output mechanism includes a feeding device; the second conveying mechanism is configured to convey the workpiece to be transported located in the buffer component to the feeding device; and the third conveying mechanism is configured to convey the feeding device from the storage position to the working position.

[0005] In the above process, the efficient and orderly handling and output of the items to be handled are achieved through the coordinated work of the receiving mechanism, the first handling mechanism, the second handling mechanism, the third handling mechanism and the output mechanism.

[0006] Optionally, the docking assembly includes: a stopping mechanism, a first docking unit, and a second docking unit; the first docking unit and the second docking unit are configured to receive the workpiece to be transported from the upstream equipment; the stopping mechanism is disposed between the first docking unit and the second docking unit; the stopping mechanism is configured to pause the operation of the first docking unit and the second docking unit; wherein, the first docking unit and the second docking unit have the same configuration, and the first docking unit and / or the second docking unit includes: a first guide plate and a first conveyor belt; one workpiece to be transported and one conveyor belt can be accommodated between every two first guide plates; the guide plate is configured to limit the displacement of the workpiece to be transported; the first conveyor belt moves the workpiece to be transported along the X-axis direction; wherein, the X-axis direction is the direction in which the loading machine receives the workpiece to be transported; the Z-axis direction is the direction of gravity; the Y-axis direction is perpendicular to the plane containing the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

[0007] In the aforementioned implementation process, this modular design also facilitates further expansion of the equipment. For example, more docking units can be added according to actual needs to further improve the receiving capacity. By precisely controlling the position and movement trajectory of the parts to be transported, equipment failures caused by jamming or blockage of the parts to be transported are reduced, thereby lowering equipment maintenance costs and downtime.

[0008] Optionally, the buffer assembly is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the buffer assembly includes: a first positioning cylinder, a first positioning column, a second positioning cylinder, a second positioning plate, a lifting cylinder, and a placement plate; the placement plate is configured to place the workpiece to be transported; the first positioning column and the second positioning plate are disposed on the placement plate; the first positioning column is configured to limit the displacement of the workpiece to be transported in the Y-axis direction; the second positioning plate is configured to limit the movement of the workpiece to be transported in the X-axis direction; the first positioning cylinder drives the first positioning column to move in the Y-axis direction, the second positioning cylinder drives the second positioning plate to move in the X-axis direction; and the lifting cylinder drives the placement plate to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0009] In the aforementioned process, through the drive of cylinders and the cooperation of sensors, the buffer component can achieve automated control, precisely controlling the storage and retrieval of items to be transported, further improving the automation and intelligence level of the equipment. Through the automated control system, the operating status of the buffer component can be monitored in real time and dynamically adjusted according to actual conditions, further improving the equipment's operating efficiency and adaptability.

[0010] Optionally, the first conveying component includes: a first support, a first clamping kit, a first X-axis module, a first Y-axis module, and a first Z-axis module; the first support is configured to support the first X-axis module, the first Y-axis module, and the first Z-axis module; the first X-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping kit in the X-axis direction; the first Y-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping kit in the Y-axis direction; the first Z-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping kit in the Z-axis direction; the first clamping kit is connected to the first Z-axis module; the first clamping kit is configured to transfer the object to be conveyed from the receiving component to the buffer component; the first Y-axis module includes a first Y-axis slider and a first Y-axis guide rail; the first Z-axis module is disposed on the first Y-axis slider, and the first Y-axis slider is connected to the first Y-axis guide rail; the first X-axis module includes a first X-axis slider and a first X-axis guide rail; the first Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the first X-axis slider, and the first X-axis slider is connected to the first X-axis guide rail.

[0011] In the above implementation process, the first transport component, through the coordinated work of the first X-axis module, the first Y-axis module and the first Z-axis module, can control the movement of the first fixture kit in the X, Y and Z directions, realize the transport of the part to be transported in three-dimensional space, and ensure that the part to be transported can be accurately transferred from the receiving component to the buffer component.

[0012] Optionally, the second conveying mechanism includes: a second conveying assembly; the second conveying assembly includes a second support, a second clamping kit, a second X-axis module, a second Y-axis module, and a second Z-axis module; the second X-axis module is arranged parallel to the first X-axis module; the second support is configured to support the second X-axis module, the second Y-axis module, and the second Z-axis module; the second X-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping kit in the X-axis direction; the second Y-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping kit in the Y-axis direction; the second Z-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping kit in the Z-axis direction; the second clamping kit is connected to the second Z-axis module; the second clamping kit is configured to transfer the workpiece to be conveyed from the buffer assembly; the second Y-axis module includes a second Y-axis slider and a second Y-axis guide rail; the second Z-axis module is disposed on the second Y-axis slider, and the second Y-axis slider is connected to the second Y-axis guide rail; the second X-axis module includes a second X-axis slider and a second X-axis guide rail; the second Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the second X-axis slider, and the second X-axis slider is connected to the second X-axis guide rail.

[0013] In the above implementation process, through multi-dimensional motion control, the second handling component can flexibly adjust the handling path according to actual needs, adapting to different handling scenarios and requirements, thus improving the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment. The modularity of the second handling component allows the equipment to be expanded and adjusted according to actual needs, further improving the equipment's versatility and adaptability.

[0014] Optionally, the output mechanism further includes: a second guide plate and a second conveyor belt; the feeding device is placed in the middle of the second guide plate to limit the displacement of the feeding device; the second conveyor belt moves the feeding device along the X-axis.

[0015] In the above implementation process, the second conveyor belt enables the feeding device to move quickly and smoothly along the X-axis, reducing waiting time and unnecessary operations during the output process and improving output efficiency.

[0016] Optionally, the third conveying mechanism includes: a third conveying component; the third conveying component includes a tray plate and a third Z-axis module; the tray plate is connected to the third Z-axis module; the tray plate is configured to remove the feeding device from the storage position; the third Z-axis module drives the tray plate to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0017] In the above implementation process, through the control of the third Z-axis module, the tray plate can flexibly adjust the vertical transport path according to actual needs, adapting to different transport scenarios and requirements, thus improving the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment. The modularity of the third transport component allows the equipment to be expanded and adjusted according to actual needs, further improving the equipment's versatility and adaptability.

[0018] Optionally, the third conveying mechanism further includes a fourth conveying component; the fourth conveying component includes a fourth clamping kit and a fourth X-axis module; the fourth X-axis module drives the fourth clamping kit to move in the X-axis direction; the fourth clamping kit is configured to move the feeding device from the third conveying component to the working position.

[0019] In the above implementation process, through the control of the fourth X-axis module, the fourth fixture kit can flexibly adjust the horizontal transport path according to actual needs, adapting to different transport scenarios and requirements, thus improving the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment. The modularity of the fourth transport component allows the equipment to be expanded and adjusted according to actual needs, further improving the equipment's versatility and adaptability.

[0020] Optionally, the docking component can accommodate a maximum of a first number of the items to be transported, the buffer component can accommodate a maximum of a second number of the items to be transported, the first transport component can accommodate a maximum of a third number of the items to be transported, and the second transport mechanism can accommodate a maximum of a fourth number of the items to be transported.

[0021] In the above implementation process, by limiting the maximum capacity of each component, the equipment can avoid mechanical and electrical failures caused by overload operation, reducing equipment maintenance costs and downtime. Furthermore, it can manage the number of parts to be handled at each stage, preventing equipment failure or decreased handling efficiency due to overload. The capacity limits of each component can be adjusted according to different production needs, enabling the equipment to adapt to various types of production tasks and improving its compatibility and versatility.

[0022] Optionally, the first conveying mechanism further includes: a flipping component; the flipping component is arranged parallel to the buffer component; the flipping component includes: a flipping platform and a fifth clamping kit; the fifth clamping kit picks up a fifth number of the items to be conveyed from the buffer component; wherein, the clamping kit includes one of a vacuum clamp, a mechanical clamp, and a modular clamp; the flipping platform is connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is driven by a flipping motor to flip the flipping platform. In the above implementation process, the flipping component, through the flipping platform and the fifth clamping kit, can pick up the item to be transported from the buffer component and perform a flipping operation, realizing the transport requirements of the item to be transported at different angles. This multi-angle transport capability enables the equipment to adapt to more complex transport scenarios, improving the equipment's adaptability and flexibility. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the feeding machine equipment provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the docking components provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the caching component provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first transport assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 5A schematic diagram of the second transport assembly provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the output mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the third transport component provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the lifting assembly provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the feeding and storage device provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the fourth transport component provided in the embodiments of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Icons: 010 - Outer shell; 100 - Receiving mechanism; 110 - Docking assembly; 111 - Stopping mechanism; 112 - First docking unit; 113 - Second docking unit; 1131 - First guide plate; 1132 - First conveyor belt; 1133 - Docking assembly synchronous pulley; 1134 - Docking assembly photoelectric switch; 1135 - V-pulley; 1136 - O-belt; 1137 - Drive shaft; 1138 - Speed ​​regulating motor; 120 - Buffer assembly; 121 - First positioning post; 122 - First positioning cylinder; 123 - Second positioning plate; 124 - Second positioning cylinder; 125 - Buffer assembly lifting cylinder; 126 - Placement plate; 127 - Buffer assembly guide rail slider; 1281 - Shaft seat; 1282 - Guide shaft; 1 283-Linear bearing; 129-Base plate; 1210-Proximity switch; 200-First conveying mechanism; 210-First conveying assembly; 211-First bracket; 212-First clamp kit; 213-First X-axis module; 214-First Y-axis module; 215-First Z-axis module; 2151-First conveying assembly pitch plate; 2152-First conveying assembly lifting cylinder; 2153-First conveying assembly vacuum generator; 2154-First conveying assembly pitch cylinder; 220-Tilting assembly; 221-Tilting assembly vacuum generator; 222-Moving module; 223-Drag chain; 224-Tilting motor; 225-Coupling; 226-Tilting platform; 227-Rotating shaft; 228-Suction nozzle rod; 300-First... Second transport mechanism; 310-Second transport component; 311-Second bracket; 312-Second clamp kit; 313-Second X-axis module; 314-Second Y-axis module; 315-Second Z-axis module; 3151-Second transport component pitch plate; 3152-Second transport component lifting cylinder; 3153-Second transport component vacuum generator; 3154-Second transport component pitch cylinder; 400-Output mechanism; 401-Second guide plate; 402-Second conveyor belt; 403-Output mechanism synchronous pulley; 404-Motor; 405-Drive shaft; 410-Feeding device; 500-Third transport mechanism; 510-Third transport component; 511-Drawer plate; 512-Third Z-axis module; 513-Lifting platform plate; 514 - Detection photoelectric sensor; 515 - Tray-pulling cylinder; 516 - Third transport component positioning cylinder; 520 - Lifting component; 521 - Lifting component lifting cylinder; 522 - Lifting component photoelectric switch; 523 - Receiving pallet; 524 - Receiving cylinder; 530 - Fourth transport component; 531 - Fourth clamp kit; 5311 - Transfer arm; 5312 - Gripper cylinder; 5313 - Fourth transport component photoelectric switch; 5314 - Gripper; 5315 - Transfer cylinder; 532 - Fourth X-axis module; 5321 - Fourth transport component lifting cylinder; 5322 - Fourth transport component guide rail slider; 5323 - Hydraulic damper; 5324 - Lifting guide rail slider; 600 - Feeding and storage device; 610 - Guide cam bearing;620-Castwheel. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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 a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the feeding machine equipment provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] The feeding machine includes: a receiving mechanism 100, a first conveying mechanism 200, a second conveying mechanism 300, a third conveying mechanism 500, and an output mechanism 400; the receiving mechanism 100 includes a docking component 110 and a buffer component 120; the receiving mechanism 100 is configured to buffer the parts to be transported from the upstream equipment; the first conveying mechanism 200 includes a first conveying component 210; the first conveying component 210 is configured to transport the parts to be transported from the docking component 110 to the buffer component 120; the output mechanism 400 includes a feeding device 410; the second conveying mechanism 300 is configured to transport the parts to be transported located in the buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410; the third conveying mechanism 500 is configured to transport the feeding device 410 from the storage position to the working position.

[0029] In the above implementation process, the buffer component 120 of the receiving mechanism 100 can temporarily store the parts to be transported, enabling the first transport mechanism 200 to efficiently transport the parts from the docking component 110 to the buffer component 120, avoiding transport interruptions caused by intermittent output from upstream equipment, thereby improving the transport efficiency of the entire loading machine. The coordinated work of the second transport mechanism 300 and the third transport mechanism 500 enables the parts to be transported smoothly from the buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410, and further from the storage position to the working position, optimizing the transport process, reducing waiting time and unnecessary operations during transport, and further improving transport efficiency. By rationally allocating transport tasks, the long-term high-load operation of a single transport mechanism is avoided, reducing the equipment failure rate and improving the reliability and stability of the equipment. The rational layout of each mechanism of the loading machine enables efficient transport and output within a limited space, improving space utilization and facilitating application in compact production environments. The entire transport process of the loading machine can be automated, reducing manual intervention, lowering labor intensity, and improving the automation level and production efficiency of the production process.

[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the outer casing 010 includes: an upper profile frame, a lower square tube frame, an FFU air purifier, a tri-color light, an industrial control panel, a debugging interface, casters, an air source triplet, and feet. The upper profile casing is constructed from profiles and transparent acrylic panels, making it lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, and allowing observation of the internal equipment's operating status through the transparent acrylic windows. The upper acrylic panels are mostly designed as hinged doors, facilitating future maintenance. The lower hollow square tube frame provides high load-bearing strength and excellent structural integrity, supporting the entire device. Multiple casters are installed at the bottom of the lower square tube frame, allowing for repositioning when needed. When the device requires a fixed location, the lower feet are raised to improve stability; the height of the bolts below the feet can also be adjusted to raise or lower the device. An FFU air purifier is also installed on the top of the outer casing to maintain the cleanliness of the air inside the device. The top-mounted tri-color indicator light with a built-in buzzer provides feedback on the equipment's current status: red indicates a fault alarm, yellow indicates the equipment is temporarily out of service, and green indicates normal operation. The front of the equipment includes an industrial control panel and debugging interfaces, facilitating equipment debugging and program optimization by personnel. The air supply triplet handles the entire equipment's air supply. After passing through the triplet, the main air supply filters and separates water vapor and oil vapor from the gas before supplying the purified gas to the various pneumatic actuators inside the equipment, extending the lifespan of the pneumatic actuators.

[0031] Optionally, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the docking components provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Depend on Figure 2 It is known that the docking assembly 110 includes: a stopping mechanism 111, a first docking unit 112, and a second docking unit 113; the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113 are configured to receive the workpiece to be transported from the upstream equipment; the stopping mechanism 111 is disposed between the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113; the stopping mechanism 111 is configured to pause the operation of the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113; wherein, the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113 have the same configuration, and the first docking unit 112 and / or the second docking unit 113 include: a first guide plate 1131 and a first conveyor belt 1132; each pair of first guide plates 1131 can accommodate one workpiece to be transported and one conveyor belt; the guide plates are configured to limit the displacement of the workpiece to be transported; the first conveyor belt 1132 moves the workpiece to be transported along the X-axis direction; wherein, the X-axis direction is the direction in which the loading machine receives and transports the workpiece; the Z-axis direction is the direction of gravity; and the Y-axis direction is perpendicular to the plane containing the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

[0033] In the above implementation process, the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113 can simultaneously receive the parts to be transported from the upstream equipment, doubling the receiving capacity, greatly improving receiving efficiency, and reducing the waiting time of the parts to be transported between the upstream equipment and the feeding machine. The stop mechanism 111 is located between the first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113, which can pause the operation of one of the docking units when necessary, thereby realizing alternating reception by the docking units, further optimizing the receiving process and avoiding congestion and chaos during reception. The first guide plate 1131 can limit the displacement of the parts to be transported, ensuring that the parts to be transported remain within a predetermined position range during reception, improving the accuracy and stability of reception, and preventing the parts to be transported from shifting or falling during reception. The first conveyor belt 1132 moves the parts to be transported along the X-axis direction. This directional movement method ensures that the parts to be transported move smoothly to the designated position along a predetermined trajectory, further improving the accuracy and reliability of transport. The first docking unit 112 and the second docking unit 113 have identical configurations, allowing the two docking units to be used interchangeably, enhancing the adaptability and flexibility of the equipment, and facilitating adjustment and optimization in different production scenarios.

[0034] In one embodiment of this application, the component to be transported is a mobile phone back cover. The docking assembly 110 comprises a speed-regulating motor 1138, a docking assembly synchronous pulley 1133, a docking assembly photoelectric switch 1134, a stop mechanism 111, a guide plate, a transmission shaft 1137, and a first conveyor belt 1132. The first conveyor belt 1132 includes a V-shaped pulley 1135 and an O-shaped belt 1136. The docking assembly 110 is linked with upstream equipment, which is a cleaning device responsible for conveying the cleaned component to be transported to the loading machine provided in this embodiment. To match the upstream cleaning device (which has a 4-channel outlet), it is designed with 4 channels, allowing 4 components to enter at a time. That is, if the upstream equipment has more outlet channels, the docking assembly 110 can be adjusted accordingly to adapt to the production line. V-shaped pulleys 1135 are strung on the drive shaft 1137 and evenly distributed according to the size of the four channels. An O-belt 1136 is supported on every two V-shaped pulleys 1135, with two O-belts 1136 arranged on each channel. The drive shaft 1137 rotates under the drive of a speed-regulating motor 1138 and the synchronous pulley 1133 of the docking assembly. The parts to be transported can be moved by the transmission of the O-belts 1136. Guide plates are also installed on both sides of each channel to prevent the parts to be transported from deviating during transport. Since jamming may occur during the transport of the parts to be transported, a stop mechanism 111 is required in the middle of the conveyor line, and the docking assembly photoelectric switch 1134 is used for detection. The stop mechanism 111 will only move aside after all the parts to be transported in the four channels have arrived in place, i.e., all four docking assembly photoelectric switches 1134 have detected the parts to be transported, and the parts to be transported will move to the picking position of the first transport assembly 210 to wait for picking.

[0035] Optionally, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the caching component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Depend on Figure 3 It is known that the buffer component 120 is arranged along the Y-axis direction. The buffer component 120 includes: a first positioning cylinder 122, a first positioning post 121, a second positioning cylinder 124, a second positioning plate 123, a lifting cylinder, and a placement plate 126. The placement plate 126 is configured to place the part to be transported. The first positioning post 121 and the second positioning plate 123 are disposed on the placement plate 126. The first positioning post 121 is configured to limit the displacement of the part to be transported in the Y-axis direction. The second positioning plate 123 is configured to limit the movement of the part to be transported in the X-axis direction. The first positioning cylinder 122 drives the first positioning post 121 to move in the Y-axis direction, and the second positioning cylinder 124 drives the second positioning plate 123 to move in the X-axis direction. The lifting cylinder drives the placement plate 126 to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0037] In the above implementation process, through the coordinated action of the first positioning post 121 and the second positioning plate 123, the buffer assembly 120 can limit the displacement of the workpiece to be transported in the Y-axis and X-axis directions, ensuring that the workpiece to be transported always remains in the predetermined position during the buffering process, thus improving the accuracy and stability of the buffering. The first positioning cylinder 122 and the second positioning cylinder 124 respectively drive the movement of the first positioning post 121 and the second positioning plate 123, allowing the first positioning post 121 and the positioning plate to be flexibly adjusted in position according to actual needs, further improving the adaptability and flexibility of the buffer assembly 120. The lifting cylinder drives the placement plate 126 to move in the Z-axis direction, allowing the buffer assembly 120 to flexibly adjust the height of the placement plate 126 according to actual needs. The buffer assembly 120 is set along the Y-axis direction, enabling the buffer assembly 120 to achieve efficient buffering function in a limited space, optimizing the spatial layout of the equipment, reducing the equipment's footprint, and facilitating its application in production environments with limited space.

[0038] In one embodiment of this application, the buffer assembly 120 includes: a base plate 129, a shaft seat 1281, a slider in the buffer assembly guide rail slider 127, a guide shaft 1282, a linear bearing 1283, a proximity switch 1210, a first positioning cylinder 122, a first positioning post 121, a second positioning cylinder 124, a second positioning plate 123, a buffer assembly lifting cylinder 125, and a placement plate 126. The buffer assembly 120 has a total of 10 positioning buffer positions. The first transport assembly 210 picks up four parts to be transported from the docking assembly 110 and places them on the placement plate 126. When the proximity switch 1210 of the corresponding buffer position detects the part to be transported, the second positioning cylinder 124 positions the part to be transported. The first positioning post 121 is on the slider in the guide rail slider 127 of the buffer assembly. The first positioning cylinder 122 drives the slider in the guide rail slider 127 of the buffer assembly to move along the Y-axis direction to position the part to be transported. Since the docking component 110 can accommodate four pieces at a time, and the pieces in the feeding device 410 need to be arranged in a three-row, five-column configuration, the first handling component 210 needs to place the pieces onto the buffer component 120 multiple times. When the number of pieces on the buffer component 120 is ≥ 5, the second handling component 310 removes 5 pieces at a time and places them onto the feeding device 410. If the number of pieces on the placement plate 126 is < 5, the second handling component 310 will not remove any pieces, and the first handling component 210 needs to continue placing pieces on the buffer component 120 until the number of pieces on the buffer component 120 is > 5. Then, the second handling component 310 removes 5 pieces again and places them onto the feeding device 410, and this process is repeated continuously. To handle special circumstances, the placement plate 126 also needs to have a lifting function. Two buffer component lifting cylinders 125 are placed at each end of the placement plate 126. To ensure synchronization, the two buffer component lifting cylinders 125 are controlled by the same solenoid valve. The stable lifting and lowering of the placement plate 126 is mainly achieved by a guide slide composed of the base plate 129, the bearing seat 1281, the guide shaft 1282, and the linear bearing 1283. This mechanism allows the placement plate 126 to move stably up and down under the thrust of the buffer component lifting cylinders 125.

[0039] Optionally, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the first transport component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0040] Depend on Figure 4It is known that the first conveying assembly 210 includes: a first support 211, a first clamping kit 212, a first X-axis module 213, a first Y-axis module 214, and a first Z-axis module 215; the first support 211 is configured to support the first X-axis module 213, the first Y-axis module 214, and the first Z-axis module 215; the first X-axis module 213 controls the movement of the first clamping kit 212 in the X-axis direction; the first Y-axis module 214 controls the movement of the first clamping kit 212 in the Y-axis direction; and the first Z-axis module 215 controls the movement of the first clamping kit 212. Movement in the Z-axis direction; the first clamping assembly 212 is connected to the first Z-axis module 215; the first clamping assembly 212 is configured to transfer the workpiece to be transported from the receiving assembly to the buffer assembly 120; the first Y-axis module 214 includes a first Y-axis slider and a first Y-axis guide rail; the first Z-axis module 215 is disposed on the first Y-axis slider, and the first Y-axis slider is connected to the first Y-axis guide rail; the first X-axis module 213 includes a first X-axis slider and a first X-axis guide rail; the first Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the first X-axis slider, and the first X-axis slider is connected to the first X-axis guide rail.

[0041] In the above implementation process, the first X-axis module 213, the first Y-axis module 214, and the first Z-axis module 215 enable the first clamping assembly 212 to move quickly, reducing waiting time during the handling process and improving handling efficiency. The first bracket 211 provides stable support for the first X-axis module 213, the first Y-axis module 214, and the first Z-axis module 215, ensuring the stability of the handling process, reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the parts to be handled due to equipment vibration or external interference, and improving the stability and reliability of the equipment. The first handling assembly 210 enables the equipment to achieve efficient handling functions in a limited space, optimizes the spatial layout of the equipment, reduces the floor space occupied by the equipment, and is beneficial for application in production environments with limited space.

[0042] In one embodiment of this application, the first transport assembly 210 includes: a first support 211, a first clamping kit 212, a first X-axis module 213, a first Y-axis module 214, and a first Z-axis module 215. The first Z-axis module 215 includes a first transport assembly pitch-changing plate 2151, a first transport assembly lifting cylinder 2152, a first transport assembly vacuum generator 2153, and a first transport assembly pitch-changing cylinder 2154. Taking the first clamping kit 212 as an example of a vacuum clamp, the first transport assembly 210 is a four-station robotic arm with pitch-changing functionality. The first Z-axis module 215 is fixed to the first X-axis module 213 and the first Y-axis module 214. The first clamping kit 212 is fixed to the first Z-axis module 215, and the first X-axis module 213 and the first Y-axis module 214 enable the first Z-axis module 215 to move in both the X-axis and Y-axis directions. The first Z-axis module 215 and the first clamping kit 212 fixed thereon are responsible for transporting the four pieces of workpiece to be transported from the upstream docking line to the placement plate 126 of the buffer assembly 120. Since the spacing between the four channels of the docking assembly 110 and the four stations of the buffer assembly 120 is inconsistent, the first transport assembly pitch-changing cylinder 2154 needs to push the first transport assembly pitch-changing plate 2151 to change the equidistant spacing between the four clamps on the first clamping kit 212. Four equidistant guide slots are machined on the first transport assembly pitch-changing plate 2151 based on parameter calculations, so that during the movement of the first transport assembly pitch-changing plate 2151, the equidistant guide slots will push the four clamps. This principle ensures that the spacing between the four clamps remains constant during the movement of the first transport assembly pitch-changing plate 2151. The first Z-axis module 215 moves above the docking assembly 110, and adjusts the four sets of clamps to a suitable spacing through pitch control. Then, the first transport assembly lifting cylinder 2152 descends to its position, and the negative pressure generated by the first transport assembly vacuum generator 2153 is applied to the four sets of clamps to hold the workpiece to be transported. The first transport assembly lifting cylinder 2152 rises to its position, and the first X-axis module 213 and the first Y-axis module 214 move the first Z-axis module 215 onto the positioning buffer assembly 120. Then, the four sets of clamps are adjusted to a spacing equal to the work position of the positioning buffer assembly 120 through pitch control. The first transport assembly lifting cylinder 2152 descends to its position, and the first transport assembly vacuum generator 2153 releases the vacuum negative pressure, so the workpiece to be transported is simultaneously placed onto the positioning buffer assembly 120. Through the above operational logic, the first transport assembly 210 repeatedly transports the four workpieces to be transported from the upstream docking line to the positioning buffer assembly 120.

[0043] Optionally, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the second transport component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0044] Depend on Figure 5It is understood that the second conveying mechanism 300 includes: a second conveying assembly 310; the second conveying assembly 310 includes a second support 311, a second clamping kit 312, a second X-axis module 313, a second Y-axis module 314, and a second Z-axis module 315; the second X-axis module 313 is arranged parallel to the first X-axis module 213; the second support 311 is configured to support the second X-axis module 313, the second Y-axis module 314, and the second Z-axis module 315; the second X-axis module 313 controls the movement of the second clamping kit 312 in the X-axis direction; the second Y-axis module 314 controls the movement of the second clamping kit 312 in the Y-axis direction. The second Z-axis module 315 controls the movement of the second clamping assembly 312 in the Z-axis direction; the second clamping assembly 312 is connected to the second Z-axis module 315; the second clamping assembly 312 is configured to transfer the workpiece to be transported from the buffer assembly 120; the second Y-axis module 314 includes a second Y-axis slider and a second Y-axis guide rail; the second Z-axis module 315 is disposed on the second Y-axis slider, and the second Y-axis slider is connected to the second Y-axis guide rail; the second X-axis module 313 includes a second X-axis slider and a second X-axis guide rail; the second Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the second X-axis slider, and the second X-axis slider is connected to the second X-axis guide rail.

[0045] In the above-described process, the second transport assembly 310, through the coordinated operation of the second X-axis module 313, the second Y-axis module 314, and the second Z-axis module 315, can control the movement of the second clamp kit 312 in the X, Y, and Z directions, realizing the transport of the workpiece in three-dimensional space and ensuring that the workpiece can be accurately transferred from the buffer assembly 120 to the feeding device 410. The design of the second bracket 311 provides stable support for the second X-axis module 313, the second Y-axis module 314, and the second Z-axis module 315, ensuring the stability of the transport process, reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the workpiece due to equipment vibration or external interference, and improving the stability and reliability of the equipment. Through multi-dimensional motion control, the second transport assembly 310 can realize complex transport paths within a limited space, further improving space utilization.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, the components include a second support 311, a second clamping kit 312, a second X-axis module 313, a second Y-axis module 314, a second Z-axis module 315, a second transport component vacuum generator 3153, a second transport component pitch-changing cylinder 3154, and a second transport component pitch-changing plate 3151. Taking the second clamping kit 312 as an example of using a vacuum clamp, the second transport component 310 is a five-station robotic arm with pitch-changing function. The second Z-axis module 315 is fixed to the second X-axis module 313 and the second Y-axis module 314, and the second clamping kit 312 is fixed to the second Z-axis module 315. The second X-axis module 313 and the second Y-axis module 314 enable the second Z-axis module 315 and the second clamping kit 312 to move in the X-axis and Y-axis directions. The second transport component 310 is responsible for transporting the five pieces to be transported from the positioning buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410. Since the distances between the five positions on the placement plate 126 and the five positions on the feeding device 410 are inconsistent, the second transport component's pitch-changing cylinder 3154 needs to push the second transport component's pitch-changing plate 3151 to change the equidistant spacing between the five sets of second clamping fixtures 312 on the picking arm. Five equidistant guide slots are machined on the second transport component's pitch-changing plate 3151 based on parameter calculations, so that during the movement of the second transport component's pitch-changing plate 3151, the equidistant guide slots will push the five sets of clamps. This principle ensures that the spacing between the five sets of clamps remains constant during the movement of the second transport component's pitch-changing plate 3151. The second transport component 310 moves above the placement plate 126, and adjusts the 5 sets of clamps to a suitable spacing by adjusting the pitch. Then, the lifting cylinder 3152 of the second transport component descends to the position, and the negative pressure generated by the vacuum generator 3153 of the second transport component is applied to the 5 sets of clamps to suck up the parts to be transported. The lifting cylinder 3152 of the second transport component rises to the position, and the second X-axis module 313 and the second Y-axis module 314 move the second transport component 310 to the feeding device 410. Then, the 5 sets of clamps are adjusted to a spacing equal to the column spacing of the feeding device 410 by adjusting the pitch. The lifting module descends to the position, the vacuum generator releases the vacuum negative pressure, and the 5 parts to be transported are simultaneously placed on the feeding device 410. Through the above operational logic, the second transport component 310 repeatedly transports the five pieces to be transported from the positioning buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410 until the feeding device 410 is full of pieces to be transported. Then, the transfer component of the feeding device 410 removes the full feeding device 410, and the third transport mechanism 500 lifts an empty feeding device 410 and moves it to the working position.

[0047] Optionally, please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the output mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Depend on Figure 6It is known that the output mechanism 400 also includes: a second guide plate 401 and a second conveyor belt 402; the feeding device 410 is placed in the middle of the second guide plate 401 to limit the displacement of the feeding device 410; the second conveyor belt 402 moves the feeding device 410 along the X-axis direction.

[0049] In the above implementation process, the second guide plate 401 can limit the displacement of the feeding device 410 in the X-axis direction, ensuring that the feeding device 410 always remains in the predetermined position during movement. This provides stable support for the feeding device 410, ensuring its stability during movement and reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the feeding device 410 due to equipment vibration or external interference, thus improving the accuracy and stability of the movement. The second conveyor belt 402 moves the feeding device 410 along the X-axis direction, ensuring that the feeding device 410 smoothly moves to the designated position along a predetermined trajectory, further improving the accuracy and reliability of the movement.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, the component to be transported is a mobile phone back cover, and its downstream device is a protective oil spraying device. The output mechanism 400 includes: an output mechanism synchronous pulley 403, a motor 404, a drive shaft 405, a second guide plate 401, and a second conveyor belt 402. The output mechanism 400 is connected to the downstream protective oil spraying device. When the third transport component 510 places the feeding device 410 onto the output mechanism 400, and the downstream protective oil spraying device's feeding device 410 flows in, the conveyor belt rotates when the motor 404 drives the drive shaft 405 through the output mechanism synchronous pulley 403, thereby transporting the feeding device 410 to the downstream device.

[0051] Optionally, please refer to Figure 7 , Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the third transport component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0052] The third conveying mechanism 500 includes: a third conveying component 510; the third conveying component 510 includes a tray plate 511 and a third Z-axis module 512; the tray plate 511 is connected to the third Z-axis module 512; the tray plate 511 is configured to take the feeding device 410 out of the storage position; the third Z-axis module 512 drives the tray plate 511 to move in the Z-axis direction.

[0053] In the above implementation process, the third Z-axis module 512 can precisely control the displacement of the tray plate 511 in the Z-axis direction, ensuring that the tray plate 511 can accurately retrieve the feeding device 410 from the storage position and move it to the working position. Its vertical handling capability improves the accuracy and reliability of handling. The third Z-axis module 512 enables the tray plate 511 to achieve high-precision positioning in the Z-axis direction, reducing handling problems caused by displacement errors and further improving the operating efficiency and stability of the equipment. The third handling component 510 provides stable support for the tray plate 511, ensuring the stability of the handling process, reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the feeding device 410 due to equipment vibration or external interference, and improving the stability and reliability of the equipment.

[0054] In one embodiment of this application, the third transport assembly 510 includes: a tray-pulling plate 511, a third Z-axis module 512, a detection photoelectric sensor 514, a tray-pulling cylinder 515, a third transport assembly positioning cylinder 516, and a lifting platform 513. The third transport assembly 510 is responsible for removing the feeding device 410 from the feeding and storage device 600 and then moving it upwards to a designated position in the Z-axis direction. The lifting platform 513 is fixed to the third Z-axis module 512 and can move up and down in the Z-axis direction. The tray-pulling cylinder 515 is fixed on the lifting platform 513, and a tray-pulling plate 511 is fixed on the tray-pulling cylinder 515. When the third Z-axis module 512 moves to the designated position, the tray-pulling cylinder 515 drives the tray-pulling plate 511 to extend. Then, the third Z-axis module 512 moves upward a certain distance so that the feeding device 410 fully contacts the tray-pulling plate 511 and separates from the feeding storage device 600. The tray-pulling cylinder 515 retracts, and the third transport component positioning cylinder 516 positions the feeding device 410. The photoelectric switch determines whether the feeding device 410 has been successfully pulled out.

[0055] Optionally, please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the lifting assembly provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0056] In one embodiment of this application, the lifting assembly 520 includes: a lifting assembly lifting cylinder 521, a lifting assembly photoelectric switch 522, a receiving plate 523, and a receiving cylinder 524. The lifting assembly 520 is responsible for lifting the feeding device 410 from the third transport assembly 510, waiting for the second transport assembly 310 to fill the feeding device 410 in the working position, and then the fourth transport assembly 530 removes the full feeding device 410, and then lifts the empty feeding device 410 from the third transport assembly 510, repeating this cycle continuously. The four lifting components 520 have identical mechanisms, with two sets arranged opposite each other. When the third transport component 510 delivers the feeding device 410 to the designated position, the receiving cylinder 524 retracts, the lifting component's lifting cylinder 521 descends to its position, the receiving cylinder 524 extends, and the receiving plate 523 is now below the empty feeding device 410. Then, the lifting component's lifting cylinder 521 rises, lifting the feeding device 410 to the designated position. The lifting component's photoelectric switch 522, located below the receiving plate 523, detects that the feeding device 410 is on the receiving plate 523. After determining that the feeding device 410 is in position, the second transport component 310 can place the workpiece to be transported on the feeding device 410.

[0057] Optionally, please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a feeding and storage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0058] In one embodiment of this application, the feeding and storage device 600 includes a guide cam bearing 610 and casters 620. The feeding devices 410 cannot be directly stacked, so the feeding and storage device 600 is needed to arrange them in layers. A fully loaded feeding and storage device 600 can hold 14 feeding devices 410. The feeding and storage device 600 is directly pushed into the loading machine via the guide cam bearing 610, and then the third conveying component 510 sequentially removes the feeding devices 410, and then places the parts to be conveyed onto the feeding devices 410.

[0059] Optionally, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the fourth transport component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0060] The third conveying mechanism 500 further includes a fourth conveying assembly 530; the fourth conveying assembly 530 includes a fourth clamping kit 531 and a fourth X-axis module 532; the fourth X-axis module 532 drives the fourth clamping kit 531 to move in the X-axis direction; the fourth clamping kit 531 is configured to move the feeding device 410 from the third conveying assembly 510 to the working position.

[0061] In the above implementation process, the fourth X-axis module 532 can control the displacement of the fourth clamping kit 531 in the X-axis direction, ensuring that the fourth clamping kit 531 can accurately move the feeding device 410 from the third conveying component 510 to the working position, reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the feeding device 410 caused by equipment vibration or external interference, and improving the accuracy and reliability of the conveying.

[0062] In one embodiment of this application, the fourth transport assembly 530 includes a fourth clamping kit 531 and a fourth X-axis module 532; wherein, the fourth clamping kit 531 includes a transfer cylinder 5315, a transfer support arm 5311, a gripper cylinder 5312, a fourth transport assembly photoelectric switch 5313, and grippers 5314; the fourth X-axis module 532 includes a fourth transport assembly lifting cylinder 5321, a fourth transport assembly guide rail slider 5322, a hydraulic buffer 5323, and a lifting guide rail slider 5324. The fourth transport assembly 530 is responsible for picking up the fully loaded feeding device 410 on the lifting assembly 520 and then moving it to the output mechanism 400. Two grippers 5314 are respectively fixed to two gripper cylinders 5312, and the gripper cylinders 5312 are fixed to the transfer support arm 5311. The transfer arm 5311 is mounted on the lifting cylinder. Because the cantilever of the transfer arm 5311's fixing point is relatively long, it could damage the lifting cylinder when under load. Therefore, two sets of lifting guide rail sliders 5324 are added to both sides of the lifting cylinder to transfer the load from the transfer arm 5311 to the two sets of guide rail sliders. The lifting cylinder is fixed to the slide table of the guide rail sliders and is driven by the transfer cylinder 5315 to reciprocate. The transfer arm 5311 moves to directly above the lifting assembly 520, the gripper cylinder 5312 opens, the lifting cylinder descends to its position, the gripper cylinder 5312 closes, and the lifting cylinder rises to its position. The photoelectric switch on the transfer arm 5311 determines whether the tray has been successfully lifted. The transfer cylinder 5315 moves the transfer arm 5311 and the tray to the top of the discharge conveyor assembly. Then the lifting cylinder descends to its position, the gripper cylinder 5312 opens again, and the lifting cylinder rises to its position. The fully loaded feeding device 410 is then placed on the output mechanism 400.

[0063] Optionally, the docking component 110 can accommodate a maximum of a first number of items to be transported, the buffer component 120 can accommodate a maximum of a second number of items to be transported, the first transport component 210 can accommodate a maximum of a third number of items to be transported, and the second transport mechanism 300 can accommodate a maximum of a fourth number of items to be transported.

[0064] In the above implementation process, the docking component 110 can accommodate a maximum of a first number of items to be transported, ensuring efficient reception of items from the upstream equipment and avoiding congestion during the receiving process. The buffer component 120 can accommodate a maximum of a second number of items to be transported, providing sufficient buffer space to ensure the stability of items waiting to be transported. The first transport component 210 can accommodate a maximum of a third number of items to be transported, ensuring the efficiency and stability of the transport process and avoiding a decrease in transport efficiency due to overload. The second transport mechanism 300 can accommodate a maximum of a fourth number of items to be transported, ensuring efficient and stable transport from the buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410, and avoiding a decrease in transport efficiency due to overload.

[0065] Optionally, please refer to Figure 11 , Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the flipping component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0066] The first conveying mechanism 200 further includes: a flipping assembly 220; the flipping assembly 220 is arranged parallel to the buffer assembly 120; the flipping assembly 220 includes: a flipping platform 226 and a fifth clamping kit; the fifth clamping kit picks up a fifth number of items to be conveyed from the buffer assembly 120; wherein, the clamping kit includes one of a vacuum clamp, a mechanical clamp, and a modular clamp; the flipping platform 226 is connected to a rotating shaft 227, and the rotating shaft 227 is driven by a flipping motor 224 to flip the flipping platform 226. In the above implementation process, the tilting platform 226 is tilted by the tilting motor 224 driving the rotating shaft 227, which can precisely control the tilting angle and ensure that the workpiece remains stable during the tilting process, reducing the risk of damage caused by improper tilting. The fifth clamping kit can be adjusted according to the workpiece of different sizes and shapes. The clamping kit includes one of vacuum clamps, mechanical clamps, and modular clamps, enabling the equipment to adapt to various types of workpieces and improving the equipment's compatibility and versatility. The design of the tilting platform 226 and the fifth clamping kit provides stable support for the workpiece, ensuring the stability of the tilting process and reducing the risk of displacement or damage to the workpiece caused by equipment vibration or external interference, thus improving the stability and reliability of the equipment. Connecting the rotating shaft 227 and driving it with the tilting motor 224 enables precise tilting operations, ensuring that the workpiece remains stable during the tilting process.

[0067] In one embodiment of this application, the flipping assembly 220 includes: a flipping assembly vacuum generator 221, a moving module 222, a cable chain 223, a flipping motor 224, a coupling 225, a flipping platform 226, a rotating shaft 227, and a suction rod 228. The flipping assembly 220 is prepared for some items that need to be flipped. The item to be transported is placed on the positioning buffer assembly 120. The flipping assembly 220 flips the flipping platform 226 directly above the buffer assembly 120, keeping it parallel to the placement plate 126. The placement plate 126 is raised, bringing the item to be transported on the placement plate 126 into contact with the suction rod 228 on the flipping platform 226. The flipping assembly vacuum generator 221 provides a vacuum negative pressure to the suction cup, and the item to be transported is firmly adsorbed onto the suction rod 228. The placement plate 126 then descends to the waiting position. The flipping motor 224 is connected to the coupling 225, causing the rotating shaft 227 to rotate. The rotating shaft 227 drives the flipping platform 226 to rotate, and then the workpiece to be transported and the flipping platform 226 simultaneously rotate 180°. Through the above action process, the workpiece to be transported is flipped. The flipping platform 226 can pick up 5 workpieces to be transported from the positioning buffer component 120 at a time, which is consistent with the transport logic of the second transport component 310. After the workpiece to be transported is flipped, the second transport component 310 picks up the workpiece from the flipping platform 226 and places it on the feeding device 410. The flipping component 220 is equipped with a servo module and a cable chain 223, which enables the entire flipping mechanism to move and pick up workpieces to be transported at any position on the placement plate 126.

[0068] In summary, this application provides a feeding machine, relating to the field of production and transportation technology. The feeding machine includes: a receiving mechanism 100, a first transport mechanism 200, a second transport mechanism 300, a third transport mechanism 500, and an output mechanism 400; the receiving mechanism 100 includes a docking component 110 and a buffer component 120; the receiving mechanism 100 is configured to buffer the parts to be transported from the upstream equipment; the first transport mechanism 200 includes a first transport component 210; the first transport component 210 is configured to transport the parts to be transported from the docking component 110 to the buffer component 120; wherein the first transport component 210 can accommodate a maximum of a third number of parts to be transported; the output mechanism 400 includes a feeding device 410; the second transport mechanism 300 is configured to transport the parts to be transported located in the buffer component 120 to the feeding device 410; the third transport mechanism 500 is configured to transport the feeding device 410 from the storage position to the working position. The entire material handling process of the feeding machine can be automated, reducing manual intervention, lowering labor intensity, and improving the automation level and production efficiency of the production process.

[0069] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed device can also be implemented in other ways. The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for example, the block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible architecture, functions, and operations of the device according to various embodiments of this application.

[0070] In addition, the functional modules in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated together to form an independent part, or each module can exist independently, or two or more modules can be integrated to form an independent part.

[0071] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0072] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

[0073] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

Claims

1. A feeding machine, characterized in that, The feeding machine includes: a receiving mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, a third conveying mechanism, and an output mechanism; The receiving mechanism includes a docking component and a buffer component; the receiving mechanism is configured to buffer the parts to be transported from the upstream equipment. The first transport mechanism includes a first transport component; the first transport component is configured to transport the item to be transported from the docking component to the buffer component; The output mechanism includes a feeding device; the second transport mechanism is configured to transport the item to be transported located in the buffer component to the feeding device; the third transport mechanism is configured to transport the feeding device from the storage position to the working position.

2. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The docking assembly includes: a stop mechanism, a first docking unit, and a second docking unit; The first docking unit and the second docking unit are configured to receive the component to be transported from the upstream device; The blocking mechanism is disposed between the first docking unit and the second docking unit; the blocking mechanism is configured to pause the operation of the first docking unit and the second docking unit. The first docking unit and the second docking unit have the same configuration, and the first docking unit and / or the second docking unit include: a first guide plate and a first conveyor belt; One of the items to be transported and one of the conveyor belts can be accommodated between every two of the first guide plates; the guide plates are configured to limit the displacement of the items to be transported; the first conveyor belts move the items to be transported along the X-axis; The X-axis direction is the direction in which the feeding machine receives the part to be transported.

3. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buffer component is arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the buffer component includes: a first positioning cylinder, a first positioning column, a second positioning cylinder, a second positioning plate, a lifting cylinder, and a placement plate; The placement plate is configured to place the component to be transported; the first positioning post and the second positioning plate are disposed on the placement plate; the first positioning post is configured to limit the displacement of the component to be transported in the Y-axis direction; the second positioning plate is configured to limit the movement of the component to be transported in the X-axis direction. The first positioning cylinder drives the first positioning column to move in the Y-axis direction, the second positioning cylinder drives the second positioning plate to move in the X-axis direction; the lifting cylinder drives the placement plate to move in the Z-axis direction. Wherein, the Z-axis direction is the direction of gravity; the Y-axis direction is perpendicular to the plane containing the X-axis direction and the Z-axis direction.

4. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first handling assembly includes: a first bracket, a first clamping kit, a first X-axis module, a first Y-axis module, and a first Z-axis module; The first bracket is configured to support the first X-axis module, the first Y-axis module, and the first Z-axis module; the first X-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping assembly in the X-axis direction; the first Y-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping assembly in the Y-axis direction; and the first Z-axis module controls the movement of the first clamping assembly in the Z-axis direction. The first clamping kit is connected to the first Z-axis module; the first clamping kit is configured to transfer the workpiece to be transported from the receiving mechanism to the buffer assembly; The first Y-axis module includes a first Y-axis slider and a first Y-axis guide rail; the first Z-axis module is disposed on the first Y-axis slider, and the first Y-axis slider is connected to the first Y-axis guide rail; The first X-axis module includes a first X-axis slider and a first X-axis guide rail; the first Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the first X-axis slider, and the first X-axis slider is connected to the first X-axis guide rail.

5. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second conveying mechanism includes: a second conveying assembly; the second conveying assembly includes: a second bracket, a second clamping kit, a second X-axis module, a second Y-axis module, and a second Z-axis module; The second X-axis module is arranged parallel to the first X-axis module; The second bracket is configured to support the second X-axis module, the second Y-axis module, and the second Z-axis module; The second X-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping assembly in the X-axis direction; the second Y-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping assembly in the Y-axis direction; the second Z-axis module controls the movement of the second clamping assembly in the Z-axis direction. The second clamping kit is connected to the second Z-axis module; the second clamping kit is configured to transfer the workpiece to be transported from the buffer assembly. The second Y-axis module includes a second Y-axis slider and a second Y-axis guide rail; the second Z-axis module is disposed on the second Y-axis slider, and the second Y-axis slider is connected to the second Y-axis guide rail; The second X-axis module includes a second X-axis slider and a second X-axis guide rail; the second Y-axis guide rail is disposed on the second X-axis slider, and the second X-axis slider is connected to the second X-axis guide rail.

6. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The output mechanism further includes: a second guide plate and a second conveyor belt; The feeding device is placed in the middle of the second guide plate, which restricts the displacement of the feeding device; The second conveyor belt moves the feeding device along the X-axis.

7. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The third transport mechanism includes: a third transport component; The third transport component includes a tray plate and a third Z-axis module; The tray plate is connected to the third Z-axis module; the tray plate is configured to remove the feeding device from the storage position; The third Z-axis module drives the drawing plate to move in the Z-axis direction.

8. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third transport mechanism further includes: a fourth transport component; The fourth transport component includes: a fourth clamp kit and a fourth X-axis module; The fourth X-axis module drives the fourth clamping assembly to move in the X-axis direction; The fourth clamping kit is configured to move the feeding device from the third handling assembly to the work station.

9. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, in, The docking component can accommodate a maximum of a first number of the items to be transported, the buffer component can accommodate a maximum of a second number of the items to be transported, the first transport component can accommodate a maximum of a third number of the items to be transported, and the second transport mechanism can accommodate a maximum of a fourth number of the items to be transported.

10. The feeding machine equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism further includes: a flipping component; the flipping component is arranged parallel to the buffer component; The flipping assembly includes: a flipping platform and a fifth clamping kit; The fifth clamping kit picks up a fifth number of the items to be transported from the buffer component; wherein the clamping kit includes one of a vacuum clamp, a mechanical clamp, and a modular clamp; The flipping platform is connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is driven by a flipping motor to flip the flipping platform.

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