An automatic feeder

Abstract

The application relates to an automatic feeder, which comprises a rack, a mounting table surface mounted on the rack, a pushing device and a feeding device located on the right side of the pushing device, the pushing device comprising a pushing mechanism and a driving mechanism connected with the pushing mechanism and used for driving the pushing mechanism to move leftward and rightward, the feeding device comprising a guide mechanism connected with the mounting table surface and a feeding mechanism connected with the upper end of the guide mechanism, the right end of the pushing mechanism abutting against the guide mechanism, and the driving mechanism driving the pushing mechanism to move rightward so that the material in the feeding mechanism is pushed out along the guide mechanism to the outside of the guide mechanism. Through the cooperation of the pushing device and the feeding device, the automatic and continuous operation of material feeding is realized, manual operation is not needed, the feeding speed is accurately controlled by the driving mechanism, the production efficiency is greatly improved to meet the large-batch processing demand, the guide mechanism accurately guides and limits the material, the driving mechanism drives the pushing mechanism to stably move, and the feeding precision is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of non-standard automated mechanical equipment, specifically to an automatic feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Before forming long metal utensils such as spoons and forks, the utensils are flat. Usually, the spoons and forks need to be extruded into shape in one go by the machine and the mold, so as to press out the curvature of the handle, the concave spoon head or the curvature of the fork head, or to press patterns and text on them.

[0003] In the existing forming and processing of long metal utensils such as spoons and forks, the material loading process has always been inefficient. Traditionally, this relies heavily on manual operation, where workers place materials one by one in front of a hydraulic press, remove them after pressing, and then place the next material. This method is not only labor-intensive but also extremely inefficient, failing to meet the demands of large-scale production. It also poses safety hazards, as operators are prone to fatigue and injuries. Especially in large-scale production, manual loading proves inadequate. Firstly, manual operation has limited speed, making it impossible to complete loading quickly and continuously. Secondly, manual operation is inherently prone to errors and uncertainties, potentially affecting product quality and consistency. Furthermore, rising labor costs increase production costs for businesses through manual loading.

[0004] Therefore, overcoming the aforementioned shortcomings has become an important issue that urgently needs to be addressed by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the above-mentioned technology and provides an automatic feeder.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An automatic feeder includes a frame with a mounting platform. A pushing device and a feeding device located to the right of the pushing device are mounted on the mounting platform. The pushing device includes a pushing mechanism and a drive mechanism connected to the pushing mechanism for driving the pushing mechanism to move left and right. The feeding device includes a guiding mechanism connected to the mounting platform and a feeding mechanism connected to the upper end of the guiding mechanism. The right end of the pushing mechanism movably abuts against the guiding mechanism. The drive mechanism drives the pushing mechanism to move to the right, which can push the material in the feeding device along the guiding mechanism to the right and out of the guiding mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a base connected to the drive mechanism at its lower end, a mounting seat connected to the base, and a push rod hinged to the mounting seat. The push rod extends to the right and rests above the guiding mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a motor mounted on the lower left side of the mounting platform, a drive wheel connected to the motor, and a driven wheel that is driven by the drive wheel via a synchronous belt. The driven wheel is mounted on the mounting platform and is located to the right of the drive wheel. The lower end of the motor extends downward through the mounting platform, and the upper end extends upward through the mounting platform and is connected to the drive wheel. The synchronous belt meshes with the drive wheel and the driven wheel.

[0009] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism includes baffles arranged symmetrically at the front and rear, and baffles arranged symmetrically at the left and right. The baffles and baffles together form a receiving space for receiving materials. A first clamping plate and a second clamping plate are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the receiving space to clamp the materials in the receiving space. The second clamping plate is fixedly arranged. The feeding mechanism also includes a first cylinder arranged on the left side of the receiving space for driving the first clamping plate to move towards the receiving space to clamp the materials. The first clamping plate includes a protrusion that extends outward from its lower end.

[0010] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism also includes a first material-aligning cylinder for driving the baffles on both sides to move up and down, which is symmetrically connected to the baffles on both sides respectively, and a second material-aligning cylinder disposed at the lower end of the receiving space. The second material-aligning cylinder includes a top material rod that can move in the receiving space. The lower end of the second material-aligning cylinder extends downward and is connected to the mounting platform, while the top material rod at the upper end extends upward and extends out of the mounting platform.

[0011] Furthermore, the material guiding mechanism includes symmetrically arranged guide plates and a guide rail connected to the outer side of the upper end of the guide plates. The two guide plates and the guide rail work together to form a material guiding and transmission channel. The inner sides of the front ends of the two guide plates are incised to form a material feeding space for feeding. A first sensor switch for sensing the material's arrival status and a second sensor switch for sensing the material's thickness are connected to the guide plates.

[0012] Furthermore, the material guiding mechanism also includes a first lead screw adjustment mechanism, and the feeding mechanism also includes an adjustment bracket. The baffles on both sides are movably connected to the adjustment bracket to adjust the distance between them. The first lead screw adjustment mechanism includes a fixed seat fixedly connected to the mounting platform and a movable seat located inside the fixed seat and movable relative to the fixed seat, connected to the lower end of the material guiding plate. A first connecting shaft is connected between the fixed seat and the movable seat on both sides, and a first adjusting lead screw is connected between the fixed seat and the movable seat on the corresponding side. The first adjusting lead screw includes a first knob extending out of the fixed seat.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjusting bracket includes a first bracket connected to the mounting platform and a second bracket slidably connected to the first bracket. Two second brackets are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides relative to the accommodating space. The front baffle is movably connected to the first bracket, and the rear baffle is movably connected to the second bracket. A second adjusting mechanism is connected to the second bracket. The second adjusting mechanisms on both sides are respectively connected to the stop lever, the first clamping plate, and the second clamping plate on the same side, thereby realizing the adjustment of the left and right positions of the stop lever, the first clamping plate, and the second clamping plate. The first cylinder is connected to the second bracket on the same side. The second adjusting mechanism includes a second movable seat connected to the outside of the second bracket and movable relative to the second bracket. A second connecting shaft and a second adjusting screw are connected between the second movable seat and the second bracket. The second adjusting screw includes a second knob extending out of the movable seat. The second connecting shaft passes through the second bracket and is connected to the stop lever. The first clamping plate and the second clamping plate are both movably connected up and down to the second bracket on the same side via a third adjusting screw.

[0014] Furthermore, the frame includes a first frame that can be slidably connected to the mounting platform by a second lead screw adjustment mechanism, a support base that can be slidably connected to the first frame by a third lead screw adjustment mechanism, and a connecting plate that can be slidably connected to the support base by a fourth lead screw adjustment mechanism.

[0015] Furthermore, the connecting plate includes a first connecting plate connected to the bracket base and a second connecting plate with one end hinged to the right side of the first connecting plate. The other ends of the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are connected and fixed by a detachable third connecting plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This application provides an automatic feeder that, through the coordinated operation of a pushing device and a feeding device, achieves automated continuous material feeding without the need for manual operation. The feeding speed is precisely controlled by the drive mechanism, significantly improving production efficiency to meet the needs of large-scale processing. Simultaneously, workers only need to replenish materials periodically, eliminating the need for continuous monitoring of the hydraulic equipment. This reduces labor intensity and avoids close contact between personnel and subsequent hydraulic equipment, eliminating operational safety hazards. Furthermore, automation reduces labor costs and material waste caused by operational errors, thereby improving enterprise economic benefits. Specifically, the guiding mechanism precisely guides and limits the material, the drive mechanism drives the pushing mechanism to move stably, ensuring feeding accuracy and improving product quality consistency, and the feeding mechanism achieves automatic material feeding. Overall, this automatic feeder achieves multi-dimensional improvements in production efficiency, safety, cost control, and product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a 3D view of the automatic feeder in this case.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the automatic feeder in this case.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the material feeding mechanism in this case.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the first lead screw adjustment mechanism and the second material straightening mechanism in this case. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following examples provide a more detailed description of the features and other related characteristics of this utility model, to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art: For ease of description and understanding, please refer to the directions shown in the attached diagram for descriptions related to positional relationships such as front, back, top, bottom, left, right, outside, and inside in this case.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this invention provides an automatic feeder, including a frame 100, on which a mounting platform 101 is mounted. A pushing device and a loading device located to the right of the pushing device are mounted on the mounting platform 101. The loading device stores and automatically loads materials, while the pushing device pushes the material on the loading device out of the machine, i.e., to the next process step. The pushing device includes a pushing mechanism 1 and a drive mechanism 2 connected to the pushing mechanism 1 for driving its left and right movements. The loading device includes a guiding mechanism 3 connected to the mounting platform 101 and a loading mechanism 4 connected to the upper end of the guiding mechanism 3. The right end of the pushing mechanism 1 movably abuts against the guiding mechanism 3. The drive mechanism 2 drives the pushing mechanism 1 to move to the right, pushing the material 500 in the loading mechanism 4 out of the guiding mechanism 3.

[0023] Specifically, the pushing mechanism 1 directly contacts and pushes the material 500. Its right end movably abuts against the guiding mechanism 3, allowing it to move stably along the guiding direction of the guiding mechanism 3, accurately pushing the material 500 from the feeding mechanism 4 into the guiding mechanism 3 to the designated position. The drive mechanism provides the pushing mechanism 1 with the power to move left and right, controlling the starting, stopping, pushing speed, and pushing distance of the pushing mechanism 1 to ensure that the pushing action matches the rhythm of the subsequent extrusion process. The guiding mechanism 3 provides a stable motion guide path for the material 500, limiting the material 500's forward, backward, up, and down deviation during the pushing process; on the other hand, it receives the material 500 falling from the feeding mechanism 4, ensuring that the material 500 falls accurately into the pushing path, and also serves as the motion connection track for the pushing mechanism 1, ensuring that the pushing mechanism 1 pushes in a fixed direction. The feeding mechanism 4 provides a material storage bin for the material 500, allowing operators to pre-store batches of material, continuously supplying the pushing mechanism 1 with material to be pushed, avoiding frequent manual replenishment.

[0024] As mentioned above, this application mainly addresses the problem of slow material feeding at the front end of the extrusion molding process, improving the efficiency of the hydraulic equipment in the next extrusion process. Previously, materials were manually placed one by one on the hydraulic equipment before extrusion, and then another was placed after each extrusion, resulting in slow processing, low production efficiency, and inability to meet the needs of large-scale processing. The automatic feeder of this application achieves automatic material feeding by setting up a pushing device and a feeding device. Specifically, the drive mechanism 2 in the pushing device drives the pushing mechanism 1 to move to the right, pushing the material in the feeding mechanism 4 along the guide mechanism 3 to the right and outside the guide mechanism 3, thus completing the automatic feeding of material 500 to the next extrusion process. This process eliminates the need for manual placement of materials one by one, greatly improving production efficiency and meeting the needs of large-scale processing. At the same time, this automatic feeder has a compact structure and is easy to operate, and can be widely used in the forming and processing of long metal utensils such as spoons and forks.

[0025] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the feeding mechanism 1 of this invention includes a base 11 connected to the drive mechanism 2 at its lower end, a mounting base 12 connected to the base 11, and a push rod 13 hinged to the mounting base 12. The push rod 13 extends to the right and rests above the guiding mechanism 3. In specific implementation, the push rod 13 is tilted from left to right by the hinge between the push rod 13 and the mounting base 12. This tilt allows the push rod 13 to better fit the material surface and the top of the guiding mechanism 3, preventing slippage or deviation during material feeding. Simultaneously, the hinge design between the push rod 13 and the mounting base 12 provides a certain angle adjustment capability, adapting to materials of different thicknesses and enhancing the versatility of the equipment. To ensure the accuracy and stability of feeding, preferably, two sets of symmetrical combinations of the mounting base 12 and the push rod 13 are provided. Driven by the drive mechanism 2, the base 11 performs precise reciprocating linear motion. Under the drive of the drive mechanism 2, the base 11 can move accurately left and right according to the set speed and stroke, thereby driving the mounting base 12 and the push rod 13 hinged to the mounting base 12 to move synchronously. Since the push rod 13 extends to the right and rests above the material guiding mechanism 3, when the base 11 moves to the right, the push rod 13 will push to the right, pushing the material 500 in the feeding mechanism 4 to the right along the material guiding mechanism 3 and out of the material guiding mechanism 3, thus completing the automatic feeding action.

[0026] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, specifically, the drive mechanism 2 includes a motor 21 mounted on the lower left side of the mounting platform 101, a drive wheel 22 connected to the motor 21, and a driven wheel 24 connected to the drive wheel 22 via a synchronous belt 23. The synchronous belt 23 meshes with the drive wheel 22 and the driven wheel 24. The driven wheel 24 is mounted on the mounting platform 101 and is located to the right of the drive wheel 22. The lower end of the motor 21 extends downward through the mounting platform 101, and the upper end extends upward through the mounting platform 101 and connects to the drive wheel 22. In a specific implementation, a servo motor is selected for the motor 21. Servo motors have the characteristics of high control precision and stable operation, which can ensure the accuracy and stability of the base movement, thereby ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the entire automatic feeding process.

[0027] After the servo motor starts, it drives the drive wheel 22 to rotate. Since the synchronous belt 23 is engaged with both the drive wheel 22 and the driven wheel 24, the rotation of the drive wheel 22 is transmitted to the driven wheel 24 through the synchronous belt 23, thereby driving the driven wheel 24 to rotate synchronously. In specific implementation, the base 11 is engaged with one side of the synchronous belt 23. During the rotation of the synchronous belt 23, it drives the connected base 11 to perform linear motion. In this way, through the precise control of the servo motor, the base 11 can achieve precise reciprocating linear motion on the mounting platform 101, thereby providing a stable and accurate driving force for the feeding mechanism 1, ensuring that the automatic feeder can efficiently and reliably complete the material feeding task. In specific implementation, the base 11 of the feeding mechanism 1 is slidably connected to the slide rail on the mounting platform 101 through a slide groove.

[0028] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, the feeding mechanism 4 of this invention further includes symmetrically arranged baffles 41 at the front and rear, and symmetrically arranged baffles 42 at the left and right. The baffles 41 and baffles 42 together form a receiving space 43 for receiving materials 500. The symmetrically arranged baffles 41 and symmetrically arranged baffles 42 cooperate with each other to provide a stable and regular receiving space 43 for materials. In specific implementation, the structure of the baffles 41 can be adapted to the needs of different product models. For example, when adapting to spoon products, an outwardly protruding triangular baffle shape is selected, and when adapting to fork products, other suitable shapes are selected. The structure of the baffles 42 is preferably set as a straight round rod. This design can fit the shape characteristics of different products to the greatest extent and provide a more accurate and stable receiving environment for materials 500. When adapting to spoon products, the outwardly protruding triangular baffle can better wrap the curved part of the spoon and prevent the spoon from shaking in the receiving space; while the straight round rod baffle can simply and effectively restrict the movement of materials in the left and right directions, ensuring the regularity of the material arrangement. Meanwhile, by adjusting the baffle structure according to different product models, the automatic feeder in this project has greater versatility and adaptability, enabling it to meet the feeding needs of various long metal utensils forming and processing, further improving the equipment's practicality and market competitiveness. In actual production, the equipment can be flexibly converted simply by quickly changing the baffle structure according to the type of product being produced, greatly saving time and costs associated with equipment adjustments.

[0029] A first clamping plate 44 and a second clamping plate 45 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the receiving space 43 to clamp the material 500 in the receiving space 43, wherein the second clamping plate 45 is fixedly installed. The feeding mechanism 4 also includes a first cylinder 46 located on the left side of the receiving space 43 for driving the first clamping plate 44 to move towards the receiving space 43 to clamp the material 500. The first clamping plate 44 includes a protrusion 441 extending outward from its lower end. In specific implementation, the first clamping plate 44 has a certain elasticity. When the first cylinder 46 is activated, it will push the lower end of the first clamping plate 44 to move slightly towards the receiving space 43. Together with the fixed second clamping plate 45, it will tightly clamp the second material 500 facing upward in the receiving space 43, so that the push rod 13 can accurately push the first material 500 attached to the guiding mechanism 3, that is, the material 500 at the bottom of the receiving space 43, without interfering with the other materials 500 above. The protrusion 441 better conforms to the shape of the material 500, enhancing clamping stability and preventing the material 500 from sliding or shifting during the feeding process. Simultaneously, the symmetrical arrangement of the baffle 41 and the stop bar 42 provides a regular accommodating space for the material 500, ensuring it is neatly arranged within the space and facilitating precise feeding by the push rod 13. The clamping function of the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 not only secures other materials 500 when the push rod 13 pushes the material 500, but also ensures the stability of the material 500 during automatic feeding, preventing it from scattering due to vibration or other reasons, thereby improving the overall reliability and feeding accuracy of the automatic feeder.

[0030] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1-4As shown, the feeding mechanism 4 also includes a first aligning cylinder 47 symmetrically connected to the baffles 41 on both sides for driving the baffles 41 to move up and down, and a second aligning cylinder 48 disposed at the lower end of the receiving space 43. The second aligning cylinder 48 includes a push rod 481 movable in the receiving space 43. The lower end of the second aligning cylinder 48 extends downward and is connected to the mounting platform 101, while the upper end of the push rod 481 extends upward and out of the mounting platform 101. The first aligning cylinders 47 on both sides facilitate the feeding and unloading of materials by the feeding mechanism 4. When the push rod 13 pushes away the bottommost material 500, the first aligning cylinder 47 is activated, causing the baffles 41 on both sides to move up and down as a whole. This up and down movement can initially sort and vibrate the material 500 in the receiving space 43, making the material 500 more neatly arranged in the vertical direction, playing the role of shaking and sorting the material, and preventing the material 500 from tilting or misaligning when it falls automatically, which would prevent it from being pushed. The second balancing cylinder 48, located at the lower end of the receiving space 43, has its push rod 481 extending upwards and entering the receiving space 43 after sensing the material push signal, further vibrating and balancing the material 500. This action effectively prevents the material from tilting or misaligning due to gravity or other factors during automatic descent, ensuring that each pushed material maintains the correct posture and position. Through the combined action of the first balancing cylinder 47 and the second balancing cylinder 48, the automatic feeder in this invention can fully balance and vibrate the material 500 before each push, thereby greatly improving the accuracy and stability of feeding, reducing feeding failures or equipment malfunctions caused by material tilting or misalignment, and further enhancing the working efficiency and reliability of the automatic feeder.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the material guiding mechanism 3 of this invention includes symmetrically arranged guide plates 31 and a guide rail 32 connected to the outer side of the upper end of the guide plates 31. The two guide plates 31 and the guide rail 32 work together to form a material guiding and transmission channel 33. In specific implementation, the guide plates 31 are smooth flat plates to facilitate the smooth and rapid sliding of the material 500 and the push rod 13 on the guide plates 31, reduce resistance, and improve the pushing accuracy. The symmetrically arranged guide plates 31 provide a stable guiding effect for the transmission of the material 500, and the guide rail 32 connected to the outer side of the upper end of the guide plates 31 further ensures the accuracy of the material 500 during the transmission process, effectively preventing the material 500 from falling out of the guide plates 31 during movement. Through the material guiding and transmission channel 33 formed by the cooperation of the two, the material 500 can move accurately along the predetermined route. The inner sides of the front ends of the two guide plates 31 are incised to form a feeding space 34 for automatic feeding of material 500, facilitating the smooth departure of material 500 from the guide mechanism 3 and its entry into the next extrusion process. A first sensor switch 35 for sensing the arrival of material 500 and a second sensor switch 36 for sensing the thickness of material 500 are connected to the guide plates 31. The first sensor switch 35 can sense material 500 in real time; only when material 500 accurately reaches the designated position will the subsequent pushing action be triggered, avoiding pushing errors caused by material 500 not being in place. The second sensor switch 36 can sense the thickness of material 500; if it detects two pieces of material 500 stacked together, such as when they are stuck together due to water, it will immediately issue an alarm signal and stop the machine, effectively preventing production failures caused by overlapping material 500, ensuring smooth production, and improving product quality and production efficiency.

[0032] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1-4 As shown, the material guiding mechanism 3 also includes a first lead screw adjustment mechanism 37. Specifically, the first lead screw adjustment mechanism 37 includes a fixed seat 371 fixedly connected to the mounting platform 101, and a movable seat 372 connected to the lower end of the material guiding plate 31, located inside the fixed seat 371 and movable relative to the fixed seat 371. A first connecting shaft 373 connects the fixed seats 371 and the movable seat 372 on both sides, and a first adjusting lead screw 374 connects the fixed seat 371 and the movable seat 372 on the corresponding side. The first adjusting lead screw 374 includes a first knob 3741 extending out of the fixed seat 371. The feeding mechanism 4 also includes an adjusting bracket 49, and the baffles 41 on both sides are movably connected to the adjusting bracket 49 to adjust the distance between them.

[0033] As described above, when it is necessary to adjust the spacing of the guide plates 31 to accommodate materials of different widths, the operator only needs to rotate the first knob 3741, and the first adjusting screw 31374 will drive the movable seat 372 to move precisely relative to the fixed seat 371. Since the lower end of the guide plate 31 is fixedly connected to the movable seat 372, this displacement will be synchronously converted into the horizontal movement of the guide plate 31, thereby changing the width of the material conveying channel 33 formed by the guide plates 31 on both sides. During the adjustment process, the first connecting shaft 373 plays a stabilizing guiding role, ensuring that the guide plate 31 always moves in a parallel state, avoiding material 500 transmission jamming due to tilting caused by adjustment. This synchronous adjustment mechanism makes the adjustment of the guide plate 31 and the baffle form a linkage effect. When the baffle 31 adjusts its position back and forth according to the material length through the adjusting bracket 49, the guide plate 31 can simultaneously complete the width adjustment, and the two together construct a transmission space that perfectly matches the shape of the material. In practical implementation, the two side baffles 31 are positioned on the adjusting bracket 49 by means of screws and sliding grooves. Before adjustment, the screws are loosened to change their position in the sliding grooves, thereby moving the baffles 31. After adjustment, the screws are locked. Through the joint action of the adjusting bracket 49 and the first lead screw adjusting mechanism 37, synchronous adjustment in the front-to-back direction is achieved, realizing synchronous adjustment of the front-to-back distance between the feeding mechanism 4 and the guiding mechanism 3. This allows the equipment to flexibly adapt to the production needs of materials of different models and sizes, greatly improving the versatility and practicality of the automatic feeder. In actual production, whether dealing with long spoon materials or short fork materials, the equipment can be quickly adjusted to the appropriate state, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the feeding process, effectively improving production efficiency and product quality, and significantly enhancing the versatility and production flexibility of the equipment.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-3 As shown, further, the adjusting bracket 49 includes a first bracket 491 connected to the mounting platform 101 and a second bracket 492 slidably connected to the first bracket 491. Two second brackets 492 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the accommodating space 43. The front baffle 41 is movably connected to the first bracket 491, and the rear baffle 41 is movably connected to the second bracket 492. In specific implementation, the second bracket 492 is movably connected to the first bracket 491 through a sliding rail and a sliding groove. The position of the adjusting screw is adjusted by using a screw in conjunction with the adjusting groove, thereby achieving position adjustment relative to the first bracket 491. The screw is loosened before adjustment and fixed after adjustment, making adjustment convenient. This allows for adjustment of the front and rear positions of the stop lever, the first clamping plate 44, and the second clamping plate 45 to accommodate different product models, specifically products with different structures and lengths.

[0035] A second adjustment mechanism 5 is connected to the second bracket 492. The two second adjustment mechanisms 5 on both sides are respectively connected to the stop lever 42 and the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 on the same side, so as to realize the adjustment of the left and right positions of the stop lever 42 and the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45. The first cylinder 46 is connected to the second bracket 492 on the same side. The second adjustment mechanism 5 includes a second movable seat 51 connected to the outside of the second bracket 492 and movable relative to the second bracket 492. A second connecting shaft 52 and a second adjusting screw 53 are connected between the second movable seat 51 and the second bracket 492. The second adjusting screw 53 includes a second knob 531 extending out of the movable seat 372. The second connecting shaft 52 passes through the second bracket 492 and is connected to the stop lever 42. The first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 are respectively connected to the stop lever 42 on the same side so as to move synchronously with it during adjustment. The structure and principle of the second adjustment mechanism 5 can be referred to the description of the first screw adjustment mechanism 37 in this case, and the relevant content will not be repeated here. The left and right positions of the two side stops 42 and the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 on both sides can be adjusted by setting the second adjustment mechanism 5 to adapt to different models of products, specifically applicable to products of different widths.

[0036] Furthermore, both the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 are movably connected to the second bracket 492 on the same side via the third adjusting screw 6. The fact that the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45 are movably connected to the second bracket 492 on the same side via the third adjusting screw 6 allows for synchronous adjustment of the vertical positions of the first clamping plate 44 and the second clamping plate 45, accommodating materials of different types and sizes, i.e., materials of different thicknesses.

[0037] As described above, this invention utilizes the aforementioned adjustment mechanism to accommodate materials 500 of varying thicknesses, lengths, and widths, significantly enhancing the adaptability of the automatic feeder to different products. Whether dealing with metal implements of varying lengths, widths, or thicknesses, the equipment can be quickly adjusted to the appropriate state, ensuring stable and precise material feeding during the process, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire production process and product quality. Furthermore, this adjustment method is simple to operate, requiring no complex tools or specialized skills; ordinary operators can master the adjustment after simple training, further enhancing the equipment's practicality and operability.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, further, in this embodiment, the frame 100 includes a first frame 102 that can be slidably connected to the mounting platform 101 by a second lead screw adjustment mechanism 7, a support base 103 that can be slidably connected to the first frame 102 by a third lead screw adjustment mechanism 8, and a connecting plate 104 that can be slidably connected to the support base 103 by a fourth lead screw adjustment mechanism 9.

[0039] In practical implementation, the adjustment structure and principle of the second, third, and fourth screw adjustment mechanisms can be referenced from the corresponding descriptions of the first and second screw adjustment mechanisms. That is, by adjusting the screws and knobs, the vertical, horizontal, and forward / backward positions of the entire frame relative to the next extrusion process can be adjusted to accommodate materials 500 of different types and sizes, thus adapting to different subsequent hydraulic equipment. The aforementioned sliding connection method is also a cooperative connection method between the slide rail and the slide groove. Through this adjustment method, the frame can be flexibly adjusted to a position suitable for materials of different types and sizes, ensuring that the automatic feeder in this case can accurately and stably convey various materials 500. Whether dealing with large, long metal implements or small, precision objects, the frame can be quickly adjusted by simply operating the corresponding knobs, greatly improving the versatility and adaptability of the automatic feeder, effectively increasing production efficiency and product quality, while also reducing the risk of production failures due to equipment incompatibility with materials, saving enterprises production costs and time costs. Moreover, this adjustment method is simple and easy to understand. Operators do not need to have advanced professional knowledge and can master it after a short training, which further enhances the practicality and operability of the equipment.

[0040] Continue to refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the connecting plate 104 further includes a first connecting plate 1041 connected to the support base 103 and a second connecting plate 1043, one end of which is hinged to the right side of the first connecting plate 1041 via a hinge 1042. The other ends of the first connecting plate 1041 and the second connecting plate 1043 are connected and fixedly connected via a detachable third connecting plate 1044. In specific implementation, one end of the third connecting plate 1044 is fixedly connected to the first connecting plate 1041, and the other end is connected and fixedly connected to the second connecting plate 1043 by bolts. The second connecting plate 1043 is used to connect to the external hydraulic equipment of the next process. When the bolts on the other side of the third connecting plate 1044 are removed, the whole machine can rotate to make room for the back end to change molds, adjust the machine, and perform line change operations.

[0041] In actual production, when companies need to change product models or replace or adjust back-end molds, traditional automatic feeders often occupy a large space due to their fixed structure, causing great inconvenience to operators and increasing the time and difficulty of line changeover operations. However, the unique design of this automatic feeder allows for line changeover operations simply by removing the bolts connecting the third connecting plate 1044 and the second connecting plate 1043. This allows the second connecting plate 1043 to rotate around the hinge 1042, creating sufficient space for back-end operators to perform mold replacements and machine adjustments. After the line changeover is completed, the third connecting plate 1044 and the second connecting plate 1043 are reconnected and fixed with bolts, restoring the automatic feeder to normal operation. This design significantly shortens line changeover time, improves production efficiency, reduces production downtime caused by line changeovers, and saves production costs for companies. At the same time, it reduces the labor intensity of operators, improves the convenience and safety of work, and further enhances the practicality and adaptability of automatic feeders, enabling them to better meet the needs of frequent model changes and high-efficiency production in modern production.

[0042] As stated above, this case protects an automatic feeding machine, and all technical solutions that are the same as or similar to this case should be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this case.

Claims

1. An automatic feeder, comprising a frame (100) on which a mounting platform (101) is mounted, characterized in that: The mounting platform (101) is equipped with a pushing device and a feeding device located to the right of the pushing device. The pushing device includes a pushing mechanism (1) and a driving mechanism (2) connected to the pushing mechanism (1) for driving the pushing mechanism (1) to move left and right. The feeding device includes a guiding mechanism (3) connected to the mounting platform (101) and a feeding mechanism (4) connected to the upper end of the guiding mechanism (3). The right end of the pushing mechanism (1) moves against the guiding mechanism (3). The driving mechanism (2) drives the pushing mechanism (1) to move to the right, which can push the material (500) in the feeding mechanism (4) to the right along the guiding mechanism (3) and out of the guiding mechanism (3).

2. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism (1) includes a base (11) connected to the driving mechanism (2) at its lower end, a mounting seat (12) connected to the base (11) and a push rod (13) hinged to the mounting seat (12). The push rod (13) extends to the right and rests above the guiding mechanism (3).

3. The automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism (2) includes a motor (21) mounted on the lower left side of the mounting platform (101), a drive wheel (22) connected to the motor (21), and a driven wheel (24) connected to the drive wheel (22) via a synchronous belt (23). The driven wheel (24) is mounted on the mounting platform (101) and is located to the right of the drive wheel (22). The lower end of the motor (21) extends downward through the mounting platform (101), and the upper end extends upward through the mounting platform (101) and is connected to the drive wheel (22). The synchronous belt (23) meshes with the drive wheel (22) and the driven wheel (24).

4. An automatic feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (4) includes baffles (41) arranged symmetrically in front and behind, and baffles (42) arranged symmetrically in the left and right. The baffles (41) and baffles (42) together form a receiving space (43) for receiving materials (500). A first clamping plate (44) and a second clamping plate (45) are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the receiving space (43) to clamp the materials (500) in the receiving space (43). The second clamping plate (45) is fixedly arranged. The feeding mechanism (4) also includes a first cylinder (46) provided on the left side of the receiving space (43) for driving the first clamping plate (44) to move toward the receiving space (43) to clamp the materials (500). The first clamping plate (44) includes a protrusion (441) provided at its lower end extending outward.

5. An automatic feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (4) further includes a first material-forming cylinder (47) for driving the baffles (41) on both sides to move up and down, and a second material-forming cylinder (48) set at the lower end of the accommodating space (43). The second material-forming cylinder (48) includes a top rod (481) movable in the accommodating space (43). The lower end of the second material-forming cylinder (48) extends downward through the top rod (481) connected to the upper end of the mounting platform (101) and extends upward through the mounting platform (101).

6. An automatic feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material guiding mechanism (3) includes symmetrically arranged guide plates (31) and a guide rail (32) connected to the outer side of the upper end of the guide plates (31). The two guide plates (31) and the guide rail (32) work together to form a material guiding and transmission channel (33). The inner side of the front end of the two guide plates (31) forms a material feeding space (34) for feeding. The guide plates (31) are connected to a first induction switch (35) for sensing the arrival of the material (500) and a second induction switch (36) for sensing the thickness of the material (500).

7. An automatic feeder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material guiding mechanism (3) further includes a first screw adjustment mechanism (37), and the feeding mechanism (4) further includes an adjustment bracket (49). The baffles (41) on both sides are movably connected to the adjustment bracket (49) to adjust the distance between them. The first screw adjustment mechanism (37) includes a fixed seat (371) fixedly connected to the mounting table (101) and a movable seat (372) connected to the lower end of the material guiding plate (31) and located inside the fixed seat (371) and movable relative to the fixed seat (371). A first connecting shaft (373) is connected between the fixed seat (371) and the movable seat (372) on both sides. A first adjusting screw (374) is connected between the fixed seat (371) and the movable seat (372) on the corresponding side. The first adjusting screw (374) includes a first knob (3741) extending out of the fixed seat (371).

8. An automatic feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that: The adjusting bracket (49) includes a first bracket (491) connected to the mounting platform (101) and a second bracket (492) slidably connected to the first bracket (491). The second bracket (492) is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides relative to the accommodating space (43). The front baffle (41) is movably connected to the first bracket (491), and the rear baffle (41) is movably connected to the second bracket (492). A second adjusting mechanism (5) is connected to the second bracket (492). The second adjusting mechanisms (5) on both sides are respectively connected to the stop bar (42) on the same side and the first clamping plate (44) and the second clamping plate (45) to realize the adjustment of the left and right positions of the stop bar (42) and the first clamping plate (44) and the second clamping plate (45). The first cylinder (46) is connected to the second bracket (492) on the same side; the second adjustment mechanism (5) includes a second movable seat (51) connected to the outside of the second bracket (492) and movable relative to the second bracket (492). The second movable seat (51) and the second bracket (492) are connected by a second connecting shaft (52) and a second adjusting screw (53). The second adjusting screw (53) includes a second knob (531) extending out of the movable seat (372). The second connecting shaft (52) passes through the second bracket (492) and is connected to the stop bar (42). The first clamping plate (44) and the second clamping plate (45) are respectively connected to the second bracket (492) on the same side by a third adjusting screw (6).

9. An automatic feeder according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The frame (100) includes a first frame (102) that can be slidably connected to the mounting platform (101) by a second lead screw adjustment mechanism (7), a support base (103) that can be slidably connected to the first frame (102) by a third lead screw adjustment mechanism (8), and a connecting plate (104) that can be slidably connected to the support base (103) by a fourth lead screw adjustment mechanism (9).

10. An automatic feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that: The connecting plate (104) includes a first connecting plate (1041) connected to the bracket base (103) and a second connecting plate (1043) with one end hinged to the right side of the first connecting plate (1041) via a hinge (1042). The other ends of the first connecting plate (1041) and the second connecting plate (1043) are connected and fixed by a detachable third connecting plate (1044).

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