An automatic feeding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to mechanical work piece loading technology field discloses an automatic feeding machine, include: workstation, conveying line, material receiving platform and material taking subassembly. Conveying line is located on the workstation, including all having the straight delivery station and rotating station of transmission subassembly, the straight delivery station and rotating station link to form the continuous material conveying path, the transmission subassembly on the rotating station is connected with the workstation through the rotating component, the rotating component can drive the transmission subassembly of rotating station and rotate around the vertical axis to change material conveying direction, material receiving platform, symmetrically set up in the workstation, the symmetrical material receiving platform can move on the workstation towards or away from each other to adapt to the positioning of different size work piece, material taking subassembly is set up on the workstation, and the material taking subassembly carries on the reciprocating transportation movement from the material receiving platform to the conveying line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical workpiece feeding technology, specifically an automatic feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] Automated material handling systems (MMS) play a crucial role in the automated transport of workpieces, especially in fields like lithium battery manufacturing where precision and efficiency are paramount, significantly enhancing production automation. However, practical applications present several challenges: traditional conveyor lines typically have a fixed direction, limiting their flexibility when facing multi-path or dynamically changing production demands, often requiring manual transfer, which increases process complexity and time costs. Furthermore, existing receiving structures are mostly designed for fixed dimensions, primarily suitable for workpieces of specific sizes. Switching between workpieces of different sizes usually requires professional personnel to adjust or replace components, potentially leading to temporary downtime and impacting production continuity.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automatic feeding machine to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding machine to solve the problem of insufficient flexibility in the use of the feeding machine.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An automatic feeding machine, comprising:

[0007] Workbench;

[0008] A conveyor line, located on the workbench, includes a direct conveyor and a rotary table, each equipped with a conveying component. The direct conveyor and the rotary table are connected to form a continuous material conveying path. The conveying component on the rotary table is connected to the workbench via a rotating component. The rotating component can drive the conveying component of the rotary table to rotate around a vertical axis to change the material conveying direction.

[0009] The receiving platforms are symmetrically arranged on the worktable. The symmetrical receiving platforms can move towards or away from each other on the worktable to accommodate the positioning of workpieces of different sizes.

[0010] A material picking component is set on the workbench. The material picking component picks up the workpiece from the receiving platform and reciprocates to the material frame of the conveyor line.

[0011] The workpiece is picked up from the receiving platform by the material picking component and transported to the material frame of the conveyor line. After the material frame with the workpiece is loaded is linearly conveyed by the direct conveyor, the conveying direction is changed by the rotary table and the conveying continues.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeder, it also includes a baffle plate, which is repeatedly raised and lowered along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly and is disposed on the direct conveying table and / or the rotating table of the conveying line, the baffle plate being used to temporarily hold or release the conveying of the material frame.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, the conveying assembly includes a roller assembly, a connecting chain, and a drive source. The roller assembly and the drive source are both mounted on the worktable. The roller assembly is arranged in a straight line along the conveying direction of the conveyor line, and the axial direction of each roller is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor, forming a straight conveying path. The connecting chain is sleeved on the transmission sprocket at the end of the roller assembly and the power sprocket at the output end of the drive source.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, the rotating assembly includes a platform, a main gear, a secondary gear, and a power source. The platform is rotatably mounted on the worktable, and the conveying assembly of the rotating table is fixed to the platform. The main gear is mounted on the bottom of the platform and coaxially arranged with the platform. The secondary gear is fixedly mounted on the worktable and located below the platform. The main gear and the secondary gear mesh. By driving the secondary gear, the main gear meshes and rotates, thereby driving the platform and the conveying assembly of the rotating table to rotate synchronously, so as to adjust the material conveying direction.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, it further includes a positioning component connected between the worktable and the rotary table. The positioning component is used to position the rotary table. The positioning component includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole sleeve. The positioning pin is vertically mounted on the worktable. The positioning hole sleeve is mounted on the bottom of the table and rotates synchronously with the table. The positioning pin rises and inserts into the positioning hole sleeve to position the rotary table rotated to a specific angle; or it drives the positioning pin to descend and disengage from the positioning hole sleeve, releasing the rotary table for directional adjustment.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, it also includes a clamping plate installed on the worktable, which can repeatedly clamp or release the material frame vertically along the conveying direction of the conveyor line.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, the material handling component includes a translation module, a lifting module, and a suction cup. The translation module is installed on the worktable, the lifting module is installed at the output end of the translation module and can move horizontally with the translation module, and the suction cup is installed at the output end of the lifting module and can move vertically with the lifting module, for gripping workpieces.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, the lifting module and the suction cup are connected by a power source. The suction cup rotates around a horizontal axis under the drive of the power source to adjust the posture of gripping the workpiece, so that the workpiece adapts from the gripping state to the conveying direction of the conveyor line or the positioning requirements of the receiving platform.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, the receiving platform is provided with uniformly arranged mounting holes on opposite end faces. A detachable block is installed on the mounting hole, and the block is adapted to the workpiece to cooperate with the workpiece to achieve pre-positioning.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of an automatic feeding machine, a sliding block is installed on the receiving platform, and the receiving platform is provided with a slide rail adapted to the sliding block. The sliding block can slide repeatedly along the slide rail in the length or width direction of the receiving platform. The sliding block adjusts its position by sliding to achieve precise positioning for workpieces of different sizes.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting a rotatable rotary table, the conveyor line can flexibly adjust the material conveying direction, realizing automatic reversal and continuous conveying of the material frame; by setting an adjustable-distance symmetrical receiving platform, it adapts to the positioning requirements of workpieces of different sizes, ensuring accurate positioning of workpieces during the loading process; through the coordinated cooperation of the picking component and the conveyor line, the automatic grabbing and reciprocating conveying of workpieces from the receiving platform to the conveyor line is realized, effectively improving the loading cycle time. The whole machine has a compact structure, a high degree of automation, effectively reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and operational stability, and is suitable for efficient loading and unloading operations of workpieces of various specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the loading frame in an automatic feeder provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding machine provided by this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the material handling component and receiving platform in an automatic feeding machine provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the receiving platform in an automatic feeding machine provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotary table in an automatic feeding machine provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding machine with a rotating component installed, provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding machine with a positioning component installed, provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 This utility model provides an overall structural diagram of an automatic feeder mounting baffle.

[0030] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0031] 1. Workbench; 2. Conveyor line; 3. Receiving platform; 4. Material handling assembly;

[0032] 5. Transmission component;

[0033] 501. Roller assembly; 503. Drive source;

[0034] 6. Direct conveyor; 7. Rotary table;

[0035] 8. Rotating component;

[0036] 801. Platform; 802. Main gear; 803. Secondary gear; 804. Power source;

[0037] 9. Positioning components;

[0038] 901. Locating pin; 902. Locating hole sleeve;

[0039] 10. Translation module; 11. Lifting module; 12. Suction cup; 13. Power source; 14. Baffle plate; 15. Cylinder; 16. Block; 17. Sliding block; 18. Slide rail; 19. Pressing plate; 20. Side guard; 21. Material frame sensing sensor; 22. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0041] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this embodiment, terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0044] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no specific meaning.

[0045] In one embodiment of this utility model, such as Figure 1-8As shown, an automatic feeding machine is provided, including: a workbench 1, a conveyor line 2, a receiving platform 3, and a material handling component 4. Conveyor line 2, located on the workbench 1, includes a direct conveyor 6 and a rotary table 7, each equipped with a conveying component 5. The direct conveyor 6 and the rotary table 7 are connected to form a continuous material conveying path. The conveying component 5 on the rotary table 7 is connected to the workbench 1 via a rotating component 8. The rotating component 8 can drive the conveying component 5 of the rotary table 7 to rotate around a vertical axis to change the material conveying direction. Receiving platforms 3 are symmetrically arranged on the workbench 1. The symmetrical receiving platforms 3 can move towards or away from each other on the workbench 1 to accommodate workpieces of different sizes. Picking component 4 is located on the workbench 1 and reciprocates from the receiving platform 3 to the conveyor line 2. Workpieces are picked up from the receiving platform 3 by the picking component and transported to the material frame of the conveyor line 2. After being linearly conveyed by the direct conveyor 6, the material frame loaded with workpieces continues to be conveyed by changing the transport direction via the rotary table 7.

[0046] The automatic feeding machine provided by this utility model features a rotatable rotary table 7, which allows the conveyor line 2 to flexibly adjust the material conveying direction, achieving automatic reversal and continuous conveying of the material frame. An adjustable-distance symmetrical receiving platform 3 adapts to the positioning requirements of workpieces of different sizes, ensuring precise positioning of the workpieces during the feeding process. Through the coordinated operation of the picking component 4 and the conveyor line 2, the automatic grabbing and reciprocating conveying of workpieces from the receiving platform 3 to the conveyor line 2 is achieved, effectively improving the feeding cycle time. The machine has a compact structure, a high degree of automation, effectively reduces manual intervention, improves production efficiency and operational stability, and is suitable for efficient loading and unloading operations of workpieces of various specifications.

[0047] The conveying component 5 includes a roller assembly 501, a connecting chain, and a drive source 503. Both the roller assembly 501 and the drive source 503 are mounted on the worktable 1. The roller assembly 501 is arranged in a straight line along the conveying direction of the conveyor line 2, with the axial direction of each roller perpendicular to the conveying direction of the direct conveyor table 6, forming a straight conveying path. The connecting chain is sleeved on the drive sprocket at the end of the roller assembly 501 and the power sprocket at the output end of the drive source 503.

[0048] The drive source 503 can be a speed-regulating motor and a reducer, which makes the power output more stable and controllable. The conveying speed can be adjusted according to the material characteristics to avoid material deviation or jamming caused by unsuitable speed, further enhancing the smoothness and accuracy of the roller group 501 transmission, thereby improving the overall conveying efficiency and the flexibility to adapt to different materials.

[0049] In this embodiment, the frame of the roller assembly 501 can be equipped with a side guard 20 to guide the movement of the material frame and a material frame sensing sensor 21 to sense the position of the material frame.

[0050] In this embodiment, the rotating assembly 8 includes a platform 801, a main gear 802, a secondary gear 803, and a power source 804. The platform 801 is rotatably mounted on the worktable 1, and the conveying assembly 5 of the rotating table 7 is fixed to the platform 801. The main gear 802 is mounted on the bottom of the platform 801 and coaxially arranged with it. The secondary gear 803 is fixedly mounted on the worktable 1 and located below the platform 801, with the main gear 802 meshing with it. By driving the secondary gear 803, the main gear 802 meshes and rotates, thereby driving the platform 801 and the conveying assembly 5 of the rotating table 7 to rotate synchronously, adjusting the material conveying direction. This ensures precise and stable rotary transmission, controllable rotation angle of the platform 801, accurate adjustment of the material conveying direction, reduced positional deviation during reversal, improved conveying continuity and reliability of direction switching, and adaptability to the conveying path requirements of different processes.

[0051] The automatic feeding machine also includes a positioning component 9, which is connected between the worktable 1 and the rotary table 7. The positioning component 9 is used to position the rotary table 7.

[0052] Furthermore, the positioning component 9 includes a positioning pin 901 and a positioning hole sleeve 902. The positioning pin 901 is vertically mounted on the worktable 1, and the positioning hole sleeve 902 is mounted on the bottom of the platform 801 and rotates synchronously with the platform 801. The positioning pin 901 rises and inserts into the positioning hole sleeve 902 to position the rotary table 7 rotated to a specific angle; or the positioning pin 901 is driven to descend and disengage from the positioning hole sleeve 902 to release the rotary table 7 for directional adjustment.

[0053] The positioning pin 901 of the positioning component 9 engages with the positioning hole sleeve 902 that rotates with the platform 801. The positioning pin 901 moves up and down to insert into or disengage from the hole sleeve. This allows the rotary table 7 to be precisely positioned at a specific angle or flexibly released to adjust its direction, preventing positional deviation after rotation, ensuring accurate switching of conveying direction, reducing material conveying deviation caused by positioning errors, and thus improving the reliability of the rotary table 7's reversal and the accuracy of material transmission.

[0054] Preferably, the material handling component 4 includes a translation module 10 (such as a slide table), a lifting module 11 (such as a slide table), and a suction cup 12. The translation module 10 is installed on the worktable 1, and the lifting module 11 is installed at the output end of the translation module 10 and can move horizontally with the translation module 10. The suction cup 12 is installed at the output end of the lifting module 11 and can move vertically with the lifting module 11, used to grip the workpiece. The suction cup 12 can accurately reach the receiving platform 3 to grip the workpiece and transfer it to the conveyor line 2, completing the reciprocating automatic pick-and-place action, reducing manual intervention, improving the accuracy of the material handling position and the stability of the movement, thereby improving the degree of automation of material loading and the overall production efficiency.

[0055] Furthermore, the lifting module 11 and the suction cup 12 are connected via a power source 13. Driven by the power source 13, the suction cup 12 rotates around a horizontal axis to adjust its gripping posture. This allows the workpiece to adapt to the conveying direction of the conveyor line 2 or the positioning requirements of the receiving platform 3 from its gripping state.

[0056] In this embodiment, the automatic feeder also includes a baffle plate 14. The baffle plate 14 is disposed on the direct conveying table 6 and / or the rotary table 7 of the conveying line 2 along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly 5, and can be repeatedly raised and lowered. The baffle plate 14 can be driven to rise and fall on the worktable 1 by a cylinder 15, so that it can be used to temporarily hold or release the material frame conveying.

[0057] Preferably, the symmetrically arranged receiving platforms 3 can have their spacing adjusted by installing cylinders 15 on the worktable 1, thereby improving the adaptability to different workpieces.

[0058] Preferably, the symmetrically arranged receiving platforms 3 have evenly distributed mounting holes 22 on their opposite end faces. Removable blocks 16, adapted to the workpiece, are mounted on these mounting holes 22 to facilitate pre-positioning of the workpiece. By replacing the blocks 16 to accommodate the pre-positioning requirements of different workpieces, the adaptability and positioning efficiency of the receiving platform 3 for various workpieces are improved.

[0059] More preferably, a sliding block 17 is installed on the receiving platform 3, and the receiving platform 3 is provided with a slide rail 18 adapted to the sliding block 17. The sliding block 17 is driven by a cylinder 15 to slide repeatedly along the slide rail 18 along the length or width of the receiving platform 3, adjusting its position to adapt to workpieces of different sizes. This makes the position of the sliding block 17 adjustable for precise workpiece positioning, thereby improving the flexibility and accuracy of the positioning of the receiving platform 3.

[0060] Preferably, the automatic feeder also includes a clamping plate 19, which is installed on the workbench 1 and can be repeatedly clamped or released vertically along the conveying direction of the conveyor line 2. At the same time, a cylinder 15 can be installed to drive the clamping plate 19 to repeatedly clamp or release the material frame on the conveyor line 2.

[0061] In this embodiment, the loading process is as follows: The material frame filled with workpieces is transported from the roller assembly 501 of the direct conveyor 6 to the roller assembly 501 of the rotary table 7. The rotary table 7 rotates 90 degrees, and the positioning pin 901 rises and inserts into the positioning hole sleeve 902 to position the rotary table 7. The material frame continues to be conveyed into the roller assembly 501 of the direct conveyor 6. The clamping plate 19 clamps the material frame, and the blocking plate 14 rises to further restrict the movement of the material frame. The suction cup 12 begins to pick up the battery cell (workpiece). The suction cup 12 rises, and the suction cup 12 and the battery rotate to a horizontal position, placing the workpiece onto the receiving platform 3 to complete the picking action. The symmetrical receiving platform 3 automatically adjusts the distance to position the workpiece, allowing the subsequent robot arm to pick up the workpiece. After picking up the workpiece, the blocking plate 14 is lowered and the clamping plate 19 is reset to release the empty material frame.

[0062] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding machine, characterized in that, include: Workbench; A conveyor line, located on the workbench, includes a direct conveyor and a rotary table, each equipped with a conveying component. The direct conveyor and the rotary table are connected to form a continuous material conveying path. The conveying component on the rotary table is connected to the workbench via a rotating component. The rotating component can drive the conveying component of the rotary table to rotate around a vertical axis to change the material conveying direction. The receiving platforms are symmetrically arranged on the worktable. The symmetrical receiving platforms can move towards or away from each other on the worktable to accommodate the positioning of workpieces of different sizes. A material picking component is set on the workbench. The material picking component picks up the workpiece from the receiving platform and reciprocates to the material frame of the conveyor line. The workpiece is picked up from the receiving platform by the material picking component and transported to the material frame of the conveyor line. After the material frame with the workpiece is loaded is linearly conveyed by the direct conveyor, the conveying direction is changed by the rotary table and the conveying continues.

2. The automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a baffle plate, which is repeatedly raised and lowered along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly and is disposed on the direct conveying table and / or the rotating table of the conveying line, the baffle plate being used to temporarily hold or release the conveying of the material frame.

3. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes a roller assembly, a connecting chain, and a drive source. The roller assembly and the drive source are both mounted on the worktable. The roller assembly is arranged in a straight line along the conveying direction of the conveying line, and the axial direction of each roller is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying table, forming a straight conveying path. The connecting chain is sleeved on the transmission sprocket at the end of the roller assembly and the power sprocket at the output end of the drive source.

4. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a platform, a main gear, a secondary gear, and a power source. The platform is rotatably mounted on the worktable, and the conveying assembly of the rotating table is fixed to the platform. The main gear is mounted on the bottom of the platform and coaxially arranged with the platform. The secondary gear is fixedly mounted on the worktable and located below the platform. The main gear and the secondary gear mesh. By driving the secondary gear, the main gear is driven to rotate, thereby driving the platform and the conveying assembly of the rotating table to rotate synchronously to adjust the material conveying direction.

5. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a positioning component connected between the worktable and the rotary table. The positioning component is used to position the rotary table. The positioning component includes a positioning pin and a positioning hole sleeve. The positioning pin is vertically mounted on the worktable. The positioning hole sleeve is mounted on the bottom of the table and rotates synchronously with the table. The positioning pin rises and inserts into the positioning hole sleeve to position the rotary table rotated to a specific angle; or it drives the positioning pin to descend and disengage from the positioning hole sleeve to release the rotary table for directional adjustment.

6. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a clamping plate, which is installed on the workbench and can repeatedly clamp or release the material frame vertically along the conveying direction of the conveyor line.

7. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, 2, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The material handling assembly includes a translation module, a lifting module, and a suction cup. The translation module is installed on the worktable, the lifting module is installed at the output end of the translation module and can move horizontally with the translation module, and the suction cup is installed at the output end of the lifting module and can move vertically with the lifting module, for gripping workpieces.

8. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting module and the suction cup are connected by a power source. The suction cup rotates around a horizontal axis under the drive of the power source to adjust the posture of gripping the workpiece, so that the workpiece adapts from the gripping state to the conveying direction of the conveyor line or the positioning requirements of the receiving platform.

9. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, 2, 6, or 8, characterized in that, The receiving platforms are symmetrically arranged with uniformly distributed mounting holes on their opposite end faces. Removable blocks are installed in the mounting holes. The blocks are adapted to the workpiece and are used to cooperate with the workpiece to achieve pre-positioning.

10. An automatic feeding machine according to claim 1, 2, 6, or 8, characterized in that, The receiving platform is equipped with a sliding block and a slide rail adapted to the sliding block. The sliding block can slide repeatedly along the slide rail in the length or width direction of the receiving platform. The sliding block can adjust its position by sliding to achieve precise positioning for workpieces of different sizes.

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