Automatic orienting feeder for cap clip

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of cap clamp automatic directional feeding devices, including vibrating disc, vibrating disc output end links linear feeder, linear feeder transports cap clamp along conveying direction, the orientation of the clamp part of cap clamp is opposite or is away from conveying direction;Linear feeder discharge end is provided with double-hole material grabbing mechanism, two cap clamps are sequentially grabbed from linear feeder by double-hole material grabbing mechanism and the orientation of clamp part is detected;It further includes the transfer clamp holding assembly that transfer cap clamp between double-hole material grabbing mechanism and conveying component, transfer clamp holding assembly includes two holding power two that are parallelly arranged, synchronously moved, two holding power two are respectively installed in corresponding single rotation power, and are commonly installed in same same rotation power output part after single rotation power;So as to realize the orderly linear discharge of cap clamp by linear feeder cooperation vibrating disc, in combination with the action of double-hole material grabbing mechanism, transfer clamp holding assembly, the orientation of cap clamp clamp part is also considered, the efficient automatic feeding of cap clamp is realized, and practicality is good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automatic assembly equipment for injection pens, and in particular to an automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips. Background Technology

[0002] Writing pens, injection pens, and similar items typically include a main pen body for writing or injection, and a pen cap at the output end of the pen body. The pen cap usually has a clip for attaching the pen to a sleeve or pocket.

[0003] To facilitate processing, match pen performance, and enhance visual appeal, pen caps are typically assembled from a cap tube and a cap clip. For example, a pen cap may be assembled from a metal cap tube and a plastic cap clip.

[0004] Pen caps are small in size, and their assembly is mostly done manually, which is labor-intensive, slow, and has low production capacity. In order to meet the requirements of fully automated assembly of pen caps, existing technologies need to automate the feeding and loading of pen cap clips to meet the production cycle requirements. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a reasonably structured automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips, which takes into account the orientation of the pen cap clip and achieves efficient and automated feeding of pen cap clips, making it highly practical.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows: An automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips includes a vibratory feeder. The output end of the vibratory feeder is connected to a linear feeder, which conveys pen cap clips along a conveying direction. The clamping part of the pen cap clip faces or is opposite to the conveying direction. The output end of the linear feeder is equipped with a double-cavity gripping mechanism, which sequentially grips two pen cap clips from the linear feeder and detects the orientation of the clamping parts. The device also includes a transfer clamping assembly for transferring pen cap clips between the double-cavity gripping mechanism and the conveying assembly. The transfer clamping assembly includes two clamping power units arranged in parallel and moving synchronously. Each of the two clamping power units is installed after a corresponding single-rotation power unit and is installed together in the same synchronous rotation power output unit.

[0007] As a further improvement to the above technical solution: The linear feeder is arranged parallel to the conveying direction of the corresponding section of the conveying assembly. The dual-cavity gripping mechanism has two clamping power units arranged in parallel, which clamp the pen cap clips towards the linear feeder. The direction in which the two clamping power units are arranged in parallel is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the linear feeder.

[0008] The structure of the dual-cavity gripping mechanism is as follows: it includes a translational force one, a translational force two is installed at the output part of the translational force one, a support base is installed at the output part of the translational force two, and two clamping forces one arranged in parallel are installed on the top surface of the support base; the power transmission directions of the translational force one and the translational force two are both located in the horizontal plane and are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamping direction of the clamping force one is towards the discharge end of the linear feeder.

[0009] The support base is a U-shaped structure with its opening facing the linear feeder. A through-beam sensor is installed between the two arms of the U-shaped structure to detect the orientation of the pen cap clamp held by the clamping power unit.

[0010] It also includes a transfer platform, which is located between the dual-cavity gripping mechanism and the conveying assembly; the transfer clamping assembly includes two sets of synchronously moving clamping assemblies, one set of clamping assemblies moves the pen cap clamp from the dual-cavity gripping mechanism to the transfer platform, while the other set of clamping assemblies moves the pen cap clamp on the transfer platform to the conveying assembly.

[0011] The transfer platform is provided with two bearing cavities arranged in parallel, and the arrangement direction of the two bearing cavities is consistent with the conveying direction of the conveying component.

[0012] The transfer clamping assembly includes a support plate mounted on the vertical drive power output section, and the vertical drive power is mounted on the horizontal drive power output section.

[0013] The support plate is mounted with two sets of clamping assemblies facing downwards. One set of clamping assemblies includes two sets of clamping power three arranged in parallel. The other set of clamping assemblies includes a co-rotation power installed on the support plate. The co-rotation power output part is mounted with a single rotation power installed in parallel on the support plate. The single rotation power output part is respectively mounted with clamping power two.

[0014] It also includes a temporary storage component, which includes a support platform mounted on the mobile power output unit, the support platform supporting a single pen cap clip.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: This utility model uses a linear feeder in conjunction with a vibratory feeder to achieve orderly linear feeding of pen cap clips. Combined with the action of the double-hole gripping mechanism and the transfer clamping assembly, it also takes into account the orientation of the pen cap clip, thus realizing efficient and automated feeding of pen cap clips and has good practicality. This utility model also has the following advantages: The dual-cavity gripping mechanism picks up pen cap clips from the linear feeder, forming two cavities while simultaneously detecting the orientation of the clamping part on the pen cap clip. Then, the transfer clamping component simultaneously clamps the pen cap clip from the dual cavities. Based on the detection, the pen cap clip is rotated individually to make its clamping part face the preset direction. At the same time, the two pen cap clips rotate together to match the direction of the conveying component. The mechanism is reasonably arranged, and the action is smooth and reliable, effectively helping to realize the automated feeding of pen cap clips. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dual-cavity material gripping mechanism of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the layout of the transfer platform, temporary storage component, and transfer clamping component of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer clamping assembly of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the temporary storage component and transfer station of this utility model.

[0021] The components include: 1. Vibratory feeder; 2. Linear feeder; 3. Dual-cavity gripping mechanism; 4. Transfer station; 5. Conveying assembly; 6. Temporary storage assembly; 7. Transfer and clamping assembly; 8. Vertical drive power; 9. Horizontal drive power; 10. Pen cap tube; 20. Pen cap clamp; 21. Clamping part; 31. Translational force one; 32. Translational force two; 33. Support base; 34. Clamping force one; 35. Through-beam sensor; 51. Vehicle; 61. Mobility; 62. Support platform; 71. Support plate; 72. Clamping power three; 73. Same rotation power; 74. Single rotation power; 75. Clamping power two. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, an automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips in this embodiment includes a vibratory feeder 1. The output end of the vibratory feeder 1 is connected to a linear feeder 2. The linear feeder 2 conveys pen cap clips 20 along the conveying direction. The clamping part 21 of the pen cap clip 20 faces or is opposite to the conveying direction. A double-hole gripping mechanism 3 is provided at the discharge end of the linear feeder 2. The double-hole gripping mechanism 3 sequentially grips two pen cap clips 20 from the linear feeder 2 and detects the orientation of the clamping part 21. The device also includes a transfer clamping assembly 7 for transferring pen cap clips 20 between the double-hole gripping mechanism 3 and the conveying assembly 5. The transfer clamping assembly 7 includes two clamping power units 75 arranged in parallel and moving synchronously. Each clamping power unit 75 is installed on a corresponding single-rotation power unit 74 and then installed together on the same output part of a co-rotation power unit 73. The operation of the single-rotation power unit 74 drives the corresponding clamping power unit 75 to rotate the corresponding pen cap clip 20. The operation of the co-rotation power unit 73 drives the two clamping power units 75 to rotate the two pen cap clips 20 together.

[0024] In practical use, the linear feeder 2, together with the vibratory plate 1, realizes the orderly linear feeding of the pen cap clamp 20. Combined with the action of the double-hole gripping mechanism 3 and the transfer clamping assembly 7, it also takes into account the orientation of the clamping part 21 of the pen cap clamp 20.

[0025] In this embodiment, the dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 grips the pen cap clip 20 from the linear feeder 2, forming a dual-cavity structure while also detecting the orientation of the clamping part 21 on the pen cap clip 20. Then, the transfer clamping component 7 simultaneously clamps the pen cap clip 20 from the dual cavities. Based on the detection, the pen cap clip 20 is rotated individually so that its clamping part 21 faces a preset direction. At the same time, the two pen cap clips 20 rotate together to match the direction of the conveying component 5. The mechanism is reasonably arranged, and the action is smoothly and reliably connected, effectively helping to realize the automated feeding of the pen cap clip 20.

[0026] The linear feeder 2 is arranged parallel to the conveying direction of the corresponding section of the conveying assembly 5. The dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 has two clamping power units 34 arranged in parallel. The two clamping power units 34 grip the pen cap clip 20 towards the linear feeder 2. The dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 enables the synchronous operation of dual-cavity products, which helps to improve efficiency. The direction in which the two clamping power units 34 are arranged in parallel is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the linear feeder 2.

[0027] In this embodiment, the linear feeder 2 is arranged parallel to the corresponding section of the conveying component 5, making the overall layout more compact and reducing the overall footprint. At the same time, combined with the operation of the dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 and the transfer clamping component 7, the dual-cavity feeding of the pen cap clip 20 is realized and guaranteed.

[0028] In this embodiment, the conveying component 5 can be arranged in a straight line or in a long ring. It can be arranged in a straight line at the corresponding position of the transfer clamping component 7 to facilitate reliable feeding of the pen cap clip 20.

[0029] In actual operation, multiple carriers 51 are arranged on the conveying component 5. In the previous process, the pen cap tube 10 has been automatically fed into the carrier 51. Then, the pen cap clamp 20 is fed by the automatic orientation feeding device of the pen cap clamp in this embodiment and placed on the pen cap tube 10. Then, with the conveying component 5, the pen cap clamp 20 and the pen cap tube 10 are pressed by the next pressing mechanism.

[0030] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the structure of the dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 is as follows: it includes a translational force 31, a translational force 32 is installed at the output of the translational force 31, a support 33 is installed at the output of the translational force 32, and two clamping forces 34 arranged in parallel are installed on the top surface of the support 33; the power transmission directions of the translational force 31 and the translational force 32 are both located in the horizontal plane and are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamping direction of the clamping force 34 is towards the discharge end of the linear feeder 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, the actions of translational force 1 31 and translational force 2 32 enable the clamping force 1 34 to move in the direction toward the linear feeder 2 and in the direction perpendicular to the linear feeder 2, so that the two clamping forces 1 34 can sequentially clamp the pen cap clip 20 from the linear feeder 2.

[0032] In this embodiment, the power output direction of the translational force 31 can be along the arrangement direction of the two clamping forces 34, and the power output direction of the translational force 32 can be along the conveying direction of the linear feeder 2. Thus, the action of the translational force 31 switches the two clamping forces 34 to be directly opposite the output part of the linear feeder 2, and the action of the translational force 32 drives the clamping forces 34 to move toward or away from each other.

[0033] In this embodiment, translational force one 31 and translational force two 32 can be selected from existing standard power components that output linear power, such as cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, and electric cylinders.

[0034] The support base 33 is a U-shaped structure with its opening facing the linear feeder 2. A through-beam sensor 35 is installed between the two arms of the U-shaped structure. The through-beam sensor 35 detects the orientation of the pen cap clip 20 clamp 21 held in the clamping power 34.

[0035] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the clamping portions 21 of the pen cap clips 20 held by the two clamping power 34 face opposite directions. The pen cap clip 20 with its clamping portion 21 located inside the support 33 can be detected by the through-beam sensor 35, while the pen cap clip 20 with its clamping portion 21 located outside the support 33 cannot be detected by the through-beam sensor 35. Thus, the through-beam sensor 35 can detect the orientation of the clamping portion 21 of the pen cap clip 20.

[0036] It also includes a transfer platform 4, which is located between the dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 and the conveying component 5; the transfer clamping component 7 includes two sets of synchronously moving clamping components, one set of clamping components moves the pen cap clamp 20 from the dual-cavity gripping mechanism 3 to the transfer platform 4, while the other set of clamping components moves the pen cap clamp 20 on the transfer platform 4 to the conveying component 5; thus, by setting up the transfer platform 4, combined with the synchronous movement of the two sets of clamping components, the pen cap clamp 20 on the conveying component 5 can be loaded quickly and efficiently, effectively shortening the cycle time.

[0037] Two bearing cavities are arranged side by side on the transfer platform 4. The arrangement direction of the two bearing cavities is consistent with the conveying direction of the conveying component 5. The transfer platform 4 constitutes a temporary storage for switching between two sets of clamping components.

[0038] In actual operation, sensors or other detection devices can also be installed in the bearing cavity of the transfer station 4 to confirm whether the orientation of the clamping part 21 in the two pen cap clips 20 has been adjusted to the preset direction.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the transfer clamping assembly 7 includes a support plate 71 installed on the output part of the vertical drive power 8, and the vertical drive power 8 is installed on the output part of the horizontal drive power 9. The operation of the vertical drive power 8 and the horizontal drive power 9 drives the transfer clamping assembly 7 to move back and forth and up and down between the double-cavity gripping mechanism 3, the transfer table 4, and the conveying assembly 5, so as to realize the clamping and transfer of the pen cap clip 20.

[0040] The support plate 71 is mounted with two sets of clamping assemblies facing downwards. One set of clamping assemblies includes two sets of clamping power 3 72 arranged in parallel. The other set of clamping assemblies includes a co-rotating power 73 mounted on the support plate 71. The output of the co-rotating power 73 is mounted with a single-rotating power 74 in parallel via the support plate. The output of the single-rotating power 74 is respectively mounted with clamping power 2 75.

[0041] In this embodiment, the co-rotation power 73 and the single-rotation power 74 can be standard products such as rotary cylinders that can output rotational power, which can realize and satisfy the single-rotation and co-rotation of the two clamping power 75.

[0042] In this embodiment, the clamping power 2 75 can be a finger-clamping cylinder, which clamps the pen cap clip 20 by moving the fingers in opposite directions or in opposite directions; the clamping power 3 72 can be a finger-clamping cylinder or a centering three-jaw cylinder, which helps to ensure the accuracy of feeding the pen cap clip 20 to the conveying component 5.

[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a temporary storage component 6, which includes a support platform 62 mounted on the output of the mobile power 61, and the support platform 62 carries a single pen cap clip 20.

[0044] In this embodiment, the temporary storage component 6 and the carrier platform 62 are used for buffering and backup of the pen cap clip 20. For example, in special cases such as when the conveying component 5 and the dual-hole gripping mechanism 3 only receive one product, the excess products can be temporarily stored on the carrier platform 62 without affecting the continuous automated feeding action of the pen cap clip 20.

[0045] This utility model takes into account the orientation of the pen cap clip, realizing efficient and automated feeding of the pen cap clip, and has good practicality.

[0046] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0047] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. An automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips, comprising a vibratory feeder (1), the output end of which is connected to a linear feeder (2), the linear feeder (2) feeding pen cap clips (20) along a conveying direction, wherein the clamping portion (21) of the pen cap clips (20) faces or is away from the conveying direction; characterized in that: The linear feeder (2) is provided with a double-hole gripping mechanism (3) at the discharge end. The double-hole gripping mechanism (3) sequentially grips two pen cap clips (20) from the linear feeder (2) and detects the orientation of the clip (21). It also includes a transfer clamping assembly (7) for transferring the pen cap clips (20) between the double-hole gripping mechanism (3) and the conveying assembly (5). The transfer clamping assembly (7) includes two clamping power units (75) arranged in parallel and moving synchronously. The two clamping power units (75) are each installed on the corresponding single-rotation power unit (74) and then installed together on the same synchronous rotation power unit (73).

2. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The linear feeder (2) is arranged parallel to the conveying direction of the corresponding section of the conveying assembly (5). Two clamping power units (34) are arranged in parallel in the double-hole gripping mechanism (3). The two clamping power units (34) grip the pen cap clip (20) towards the linear feeder (2). The direction in which the two clamping power units (34) are arranged in parallel is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the linear feeder (2).

3. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The structure of the dual-hole material gripping mechanism (3) is as follows: it includes a translational force one (31), a translational force two (32) is installed at the output part of the translational force one (31), a support seat (33) is installed at the output part of the translational force two (32), and two clamping forces one (34) arranged in parallel are installed on the top surface of the support seat (33); the power transmission directions of the translational force one (31) and the translational force two (32) are both located in the horizontal plane and are arranged perpendicular to each other, and the clamping direction of the clamping force one (34) is towards the discharge end of the linear feeder (2).

4. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The support base (33) is a U-shaped structure with its opening facing the linear feeder (2). A through-beam sensor (35) is installed between the two arms of the U-shaped structure. The through-beam sensor (35) detects the orientation of the pen cap clip (20) clamped in the clamping power unit (34) towards the clamping part (21).

5. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a transfer station (4), which is located between the double-hole gripping mechanism (3) and the conveying assembly (5); the transfer clamping assembly (7) includes two sets of synchronously moving clamping assemblies, one set of clamping assemblies moves the pen cap clamp (20) from the double-hole gripping mechanism (3) to the transfer station (4), while the other set of clamping assemblies moves the pen cap clamp (20) on the transfer station (4) to the conveying assembly (5).

6. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The transfer station (4) has two bearing cavities arranged in parallel, and the arrangement direction of the two bearing cavities is consistent with the conveying direction of the conveying assembly (5).

7. An automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The transfer clamping assembly (7) includes a support plate (71) installed on the vertical drive power (8) output section, and the vertical drive power (8) is installed on the horizontal drive power (9) output section.

8. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The support plate (71) is mounted with two sets of clamping components facing downwards. One set of clamping components includes two sets of clamping power three (72) arranged in parallel. The other set of clamping components includes a co-rotating power (73) installed on the support plate (71). The output part of the co-rotating power (73) is mounted with a single-rotating power (74) installed in parallel on the support plate. The output part of the single-rotating power (74) is respectively mounted with clamping power two (75).

9. The automatic orientation feeding device for pen cap clips as described in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a temporary storage component (6), which includes a support platform (62) mounted on the output of the mobile power (61), the support platform (62) carrying a single pen cap clip (20).

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