Automatic feeding device

Abstract

The application relates to the automatic feeding technical field, in particular to an automatic feeding equipment. The automatic feeding equipment comprises a rack, a material carrying mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a material falling pipeline. The material carrying mechanism is arranged in a plurality of ways along a third direction and is installed on the rack at intervals. Each material carrying mechanism is used for carrying at least one kind of material and has a material outlet. The feeding mechanism comprises a feeding frame and a feeding belt arranged on the feeding frame. The feeding belt is used for conveying the material along a first direction. The feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to abut the plurality of material outlets one by one. The feeding mechanism is connected to the rack. The material falling pipeline has a material falling port and a material taking port. The feeding frame has a material falling position. In the material falling position, the feeding frame drives the feeding belt to align with the material falling port along the third direction. The horizontal conveying of the feeding belt forms a three-dimensional feeding path, so that the feeding process is standardized, the efficiency of material taking is improved, and the automatic feeding equipment is suitable for the intensive storage scene of long strip-shaped materials such as cutters.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automatic feeding technology, and more particularly to an automatic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production and warehouse management, long, narrow material boxes (such as tool boxes) are typically managed manually for retrieval and registration. Operators must visually identify the box markings, manually remove the required items, and then register the retrieval information in a paper or electronic material list. This method has the following drawbacks: First, manual identification is susceptible to visual errors, especially when taking out large quantities or when similar-looking boxes are present, leading to mis-picking. Second, each retrieval requires separate registration, resulting in a cumbersome process and increasing the average time per retrieval by 30%-50%. Third, manual registration can lead to omissions and errors, affecting the accuracy of inventory data. Furthermore, frequent registration increases the workload for personnel and can create bottlenecks during peak operating hours. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application provides an automatic feeding device that can improve the efficiency of material handling.

[0004] An embodiment of this application provides an automatic feeding device, including a frame, a loading mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a discharge pipe. The frame has a loading area, a feeding area located on a first-direction side of the loading area, and a discharge area located on a second-direction side of the loading area. Multiple loading mechanisms are arranged along a third direction, located in the loading area and spaced apart from each other on the frame. Each loading mechanism carries at least one material and has a discharge port. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other. The feeding mechanism is located in the feeding area and includes a feeding frame and a feeding belt disposed on the feeding frame. The feeding belt conveys material along the first direction, and the feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to connect with multiple discharge ports one by one. The discharge pipe is located in the discharge area and connected to the frame. The discharge pipe has a discharge port and a receiving port. The feeding frame has a discharge position, whereby the feeding frame drives the feeding belt along the third direction to align with the discharge port.

[0005] In some optional embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a first guide plate, a sliding base plate, and a guiding drive component. The sliding base plate is slidably engaged with the feeding frame along a second direction. The first guide plate is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate. The guiding drive component is disposed on the feeding frame and is connected to the sliding base plate for transmission.

[0006] In some optional embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a guide rack and a guide gear, the guide rack extending along a second direction and fixedly connected to a sliding base plate, and the guide drive includes a drive shaft, the guide gear being coaxially connected to the drive shaft and meshing with the guide rack.

[0007] In some optional embodiments, the sliding base plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the feeding mechanism includes a limiting block. One end of the limiting block is fixed to the feeding frame, and the other end extends into the limiting groove. The limiting block has a movable space in the limiting groove that is set along the second direction.

[0008] In some optional embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a sensing plate, a first sensor, and a second sensor, with the first and second sensors spaced apart along a second direction on the feeding rack. A portion of the sensing plate is fixedly connected to a sliding base plate, and another portion of the sensing plate is used to extend into the first or second sensor.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the first guide plate includes a first fixing part, a first connecting part, and a first guiding part. The first fixing part is located on the side of the feeding frame facing the material loading mechanism and is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate. The first connecting part is located above the feeding frame and connects the first fixing part and the first guiding part. The first guiding part has a guiding slope for guiding the material from the outlet to the feeding belt.

[0010] In some optional embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a second guide plate, which includes a second fixing part, a second connecting part, and a second guiding part. The second fixing part is located on the side of the feeding frame away from the loading mechanism, and the second connecting part is located above the feeding frame and connects the second fixing part and the second guiding part. The second guiding part is arranged facing the first guiding part and has a baffle slope located above the feeding belt.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes a support plate, a lifting drive component, a transmission belt, and a clamping plate. The support plate is fixedly connected to the feeding frame, and the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the support plate and clamps one side of the transmission belt. The transmission belt is arranged in a third direction and is rotatably connected to the frame. The lifting drive component is located on the frame and is connected to the transmission belt for transmission.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the material loading mechanism includes a material loading base plate, a material pushing plate, and a material pushing drive. The material loading base plate has a material loading area arranged along a second direction for accommodating multiple materials. The material pushing drive is located on the material loading base plate, and the material pushing plate is connected to the material pushing drive for pushing materials out of the discharge port.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the material loading mechanism includes a material loading frame, which is fixedly connected to the frame, and a material loading base plate is slidably engaged with the material loading frame along a second direction.

[0014] The automatic material flow is achieved through the three-dimensional coordinated operation of the loading mechanism, the feeding mechanism, and the discharge pipe. Multiple loading mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the third direction, and their discharge ports are dynamically connected to the feeding frame of the feeding mechanism. That is, the feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to align with the discharge ports of each loading mechanism in turn, while the feeding belt horizontally transports the material to the discharge position along the first direction. When the feeding frame moves to the discharge position, the feeding belt connects with the discharge port of the discharge pipe, allowing the material to slide directionally through the discharge pipe to the pick-up port. This three-dimensional coordination mechanism organically combines multi-station feeding with single-point picking, maintaining the advantages of the dense arrangement of the loading mechanisms while solving the spatial transfer problem of long and narrow materials through the vertical movement of the feeding frame and the directional guidance of the pipe. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an automatic feeding device in one embodiment of this application.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a top view of an automatic feeding device in one embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the feeding mechanism from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a side view of the feeding mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the cooperation between the support plate and the feeding rack in one embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the material loading mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Explanation of main component symbols 001. Automatic feeding equipment; 100. Frame; 110. Loading area; 120. Feeding area; 130. Discharge area; 200. Loading mechanism; 210. Loading base plate; 211. Discharge port; 212. Loading trough; 220. Pusher plate; 230. Pusher drive component; 240. Loading frame; 300. Feeding mechanism; 310. Feeding rack; 320. Feeding belt; 330. First guide plate; 331. First fixing part; 332. First connecting part; 333. First guiding part; 3331. Guide slope; 340. Sliding base plate; 341. Limiting groove; 350. Guide Drive component; 351, drive shaft; 361, guide rack; 362, guide gear; 363, limit block; 371, sensing plate; 372, first sensor; 373, second sensor; 380, second guide plate; 381, second fixing part; 382, ​​second connecting part; 383, second guide part; 3831, baffle slope; 391, support plate; 392, lifting drive component; 393, transmission belt; 394, clamping plate; 395, linear guide rail; 400, discharge pipe; 410, discharge port; 420, material collection port; X, first direction; Y, second direction; Z, third direction. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this application to achieve the intended purpose, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments, is provided. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0025] In industrial production and warehouse management, long, narrow material boxes (such as tool boxes) are typically managed manually for retrieval and registration. Operators must visually identify the box markings, manually remove the required items, and then register the retrieval information in a paper or electronic material list. This method has the following drawbacks: First, manual identification is susceptible to visual errors, especially when taking out large quantities or when similar-looking boxes are present, leading to mis-picking. Second, each retrieval requires separate registration, resulting in a cumbersome process and increasing the average time per retrieval by 30%-50%. Third, manual registration can lead to omissions and errors, affecting the accuracy of inventory data. Furthermore, frequent registration increases the workload for personnel and can create bottlenecks during peak operating hours.

[0026] An embodiment of this application provides an automatic feeding device, including a frame, a loading mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a discharge pipe. The frame has a loading area, a feeding area located on a first-direction side of the loading area, and a discharge area located on a second-direction side of the loading area. Multiple loading mechanisms are arranged along a third direction, located in the loading area and spaced apart from each other on the frame. Each loading mechanism carries at least one material and has a discharge port. The first, second, and third directions are perpendicular to each other. The feeding mechanism is located in the feeding area and includes a feeding frame and a feeding belt disposed on the feeding frame. The feeding belt conveys material along the first direction, and the feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to connect with multiple discharge ports one by one. The discharge pipe is located in the discharge area and connected to the frame. The discharge pipe has a discharge port and a receiving port. The feeding frame has a discharge position, whereby the feeding frame drives the feeding belt along the third direction to align with the discharge port.

[0027] The automatic material flow is achieved through the three-dimensional coordinated operation of the loading mechanism, the feeding mechanism, and the discharge pipe. Multiple loading mechanisms are arranged at intervals along the third direction, and their discharge ports are dynamically connected to the feeding frame of the feeding mechanism. That is, the feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to align with the discharge ports of each loading mechanism in turn, while the feeding belt horizontally transports the material to the discharge position along the first direction. When the feeding frame moves to the discharge position, the feeding belt connects with the discharge port of the discharge pipe, allowing the material to slide directionally through the discharge pipe to the pick-up port. This three-dimensional coordination mechanism organically combines multi-station feeding with single-point picking, maintaining the advantages of the dense arrangement of the loading mechanisms while solving the spatial transfer problem of long and narrow materials through the vertical movement of the feeding frame and the directional guidance of the pipe.

[0028] The following detailed description of some embodiments of this application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described below can be combined with each other.

[0029] Please see Figure 1 One embodiment of this application provides an automatic feeding device 001 for storing and retrieving elongated material boxes as needed. In this embodiment, the elongated material box is a knife box. In other embodiments, the elongated material box is a storage box for storing other elongated objects, and the specific items stored are not limited here.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The automatic feeding device 001 is cabinet-shaped and includes a frame 100, a loading mechanism 200, a feeding mechanism 300, and a discharge pipe 400. The loading mechanism 200 is used to carry various types of materials, and the feeding mechanism 300 is used to deliver the materials to the discharge pipe 400 for the operator to retrieve. The outer casing and other coverings of the automatic feeding device 001 are hidden in the figure to show its internal structure.

[0031] The frame 100 is provided with a loading area 110, a feeding area 120 and a dropping area 130. The feeding area 120 is located on the side of the loading area 110 in the first direction X, and the dropping area 130 is located on the side of the loading area 110 in the second direction Y.

[0032] Multiple material loading mechanisms 200 are provided along the third direction Z. The multiple material loading mechanisms 200 are located in the material loading area 110 and are installed at intervals on the frame 100. Each material loading mechanism 200 is used to carry at least one material, and each material loading mechanism 200 has a discharge port 211 facing the same direction.

[0033] Among them, the first direction X, the second direction Y, and the third direction Z are perpendicular to each other. The first direction X refers to the left and right direction when the operator is facing the automatic feeding device 001 to pick up materials. The second direction Y refers to the front and back direction when the operator is facing the automatic feeding device 001 to pick up materials. The third direction Z refers to the up and down direction when the operator is facing the automatic feeding device 001 to pick up materials.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The feeding mechanism 300 is located in the feeding area 120. The feeding mechanism 300 includes a feeding frame 310 and a feeding belt 320 disposed on the feeding frame 310. The feeding belt 320 is used to convey materials along the first direction X. The feeding frame 310 reciprocates along the third direction Z to connect with multiple discharge ports 211 one by one.

[0035] The material discharge pipe 400 is located in the material discharge area 130 and connected to the frame 100. The material discharge pipe 400 has a material discharge port 410 and a material collection port 420, and the feeding rack 310 has a material discharge position. At the material discharge position, the feeding rack 310 drives the feeding belt 320 in the third direction Z to align with the material discharge port 410. The material enters the material discharge pipe 400 from the material discharge port 410 and falls out from the material collection port 420 for easy access by the operator.

[0036] The automatic flow of materials is achieved through the three-dimensional coordinated cooperation of the loading mechanism 200, the feeding mechanism 300 and the discharge pipe 400. Multiple loading mechanisms 200 are arranged at intervals along the third direction Z. Their discharge ports 211 and the feeding frame 310 of the feeding mechanism 300 form a dynamic docking relationship. That is, the feeding frame 310 is aligned with the discharge ports 211 of each loading mechanism 200 in turn through the reciprocating motion of the third direction Z. The feeding belt 320 then horizontally transports the material to the discharge position along the first direction X.

[0037] When the feeding rack 310 moves to the material dropping position, the feeding belt 320 connects with the material dropping port 410 of the material dropping pipe 400, allowing the material to slide directionally from the material dropping pipe 400 to the material picking port 420. This three-dimensional coordination mechanism organically combines multi-station feeding with single-point material picking, maintaining the advantages of the dense arrangement of the loading mechanism 200, and solving the spatial transfer problem of long strip materials through the vertical movement of the feeding rack 310 and the directional guidance of the pipe.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 300 includes a first guide plate 330, a sliding base plate 340, and a guide drive 350. The sliding base plate 340 is slidably engaged with the feeding frame 310 along the second direction Y. The first guide plate 330 is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate 340. The guide drive 350 is disposed on the feeding frame 310 and is connected to the sliding base plate 340 in a transmission manner.

[0039] The adjustable material guiding structure enhances the adaptability of material transfer. The linkage design between the first guide plate 330 and the sliding base plate 340, under the action of the guide drive component 350, allows the distance between the guide plate and the discharge port 211 to be adjusted along the second direction Y, accommodating the discharge requirements of material boxes of different sizes. When handling longer cutting tools, the distance between the guide plate and the discharge port 211 can be appropriately increased to provide a smoother transition space for the material. For shorter materials, the distance can be reduced to improve space utilization. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the feeding mechanism 300 to maintain the stability of the horizontal connection channel while adapting to the transfer requirements of materials of different specifications, avoiding jamming or falling problems caused by differences in material length, and enhancing the equipment's adaptability to different working conditions.

[0040] In this embodiment, the material guide drive 350 is a stepper motor. In other embodiments, the material guide drive 350 is a rotary cylinder with a defined angle.

[0041] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 300 includes a guide rack 361 and a guide gear 362. The guide rack 361 extends along the second direction Y and is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate 340. The guide drive 350 includes a drive shaft 351. The guide gear 362 is coaxially connected to the drive shaft 351 and meshes with the guide rack 361.

[0042] The precise positioning of the first guide plate 330 is achieved through a gear and rack transmission mechanism. The meshing transmission between the guide gear 362 and the guide rack 361 converts the rotational motion of the drive shaft 351 into the linear displacement of the sliding base plate 340 along the second direction Y, giving the position adjustment of the first guide plate 330 high repeatability. Compared with other transmission methods, this structure achieves a large adjustment stroke within a limited space, and slippage is less likely to occur during transmission, which helps maintain the relative positional stability of the guide plate and the discharge port 211. The meshing characteristics of the gear and rack also provide a certain self-locking function, maintaining the current adjustment position in the event of power failure or machine shutdown, avoiding guide plate position deviation caused by vibration or other factors, thereby ensuring the reliability of the material transfer process.

[0043] In some embodiments, the sliding base plate 340 and the feeding rack 310 are slidably engaged by a guide rail.

[0044] In some embodiments, two guide racks 361 are provided at intervals, and correspondingly, two sets of guide gears 362 are provided. The two sets of guide gears 362 are coaxially fixed on the same drive shaft 351, thereby improving the motion stability of the sliding base plate 340.

[0045] In some embodiments, the sliding base plate 340 is provided with a limiting groove 341, and the feeding mechanism 300 includes a limiting block 363. One end of the limiting block 363 is fixed to the feeding frame 310, and the other end extends into the limiting groove 341. The limiting block 363 has an active space in the limiting groove 341 arranged along the second direction Y.

[0046] The mating structure of the limiting groove 341 and the limiting block 363 provides reliable guidance and limiting functions for the movement of the sliding base plate 340. The constraint relationship formed by the limiting block 363 extending into the limiting groove 341 keeps the movement trajectory of the sliding base plate 340 in the second direction Y stable, avoiding swaying caused by gear and rack transmission backlash. The preset movable space within the limiting groove 341 ensures that the sliding base plate 340 has sufficient adjustment stroke while preventing mechanical interference caused by overtravel. This mechanical limiting design adds physical constraints to the gear and rack transmission, effectively reducing the impact of vibration on the position of the guide plate, improving the stability of the material transfer process, and is simple, reliable, and easy to maintain.

[0047] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 300 includes a sensing plate 371, a first sensor 372, and a second sensor 373. The first sensor 372 and the second sensor 373 are spaced apart along a second direction Y on the feeding frame 310. A portion of the sensing plate 371 is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate 340, and another portion is used to extend into the first sensor 372 or the second sensor 373. In this embodiment, both the first sensor 372 and the second sensor 373 are optical sensors. The sensing plate 371 extends into the optical sensor, thereby triggering the optical sensor to emit an electrical signal.

[0048] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the first guide plate 330 includes a first fixing part 331, a first connecting part 332, and a first guiding part 333. The first fixing part 331 is located on the side of the feeding frame 310 facing the loading mechanism 200 and is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate 340. The first connecting part 332 is located above the feeding frame 310 and connects the first fixing part 331 and the first guiding part 333. The first guiding part 333 has a guiding slope 3331 for guiding the material from the discharge port 211 to the feeding belt 320.

[0049] The three-section first guide plate 330 structure optimizes the stability of material transition. The rigid connection between the first fixing part 331 and the sliding base plate 340 ensures the overall structural robustness. The guide ramp 3331 ensures a smooth transition of material from the discharge port 211 to the feeding belt 320, reducing the risk of material jamming. This layered layout not only ensures a reliable connection between the guide plate and the feeding mechanism 300, but also allows long strips of material to slide naturally onto the feeding belt 320 through the ramp guide, preventing material from rolling or deviating during transfer. It is especially suitable for the smooth transfer of fragile materials such as cutting tools.

[0050] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 300 includes a second guide plate 380, which includes a second fixing part 381, a second connecting part 382, ​​and a second guiding part 383. The second fixing part 381 is fixed to the side of the feeding frame 310 away from the loading mechanism 200. The second connecting part 382 is located above the feeding frame 310 and connects the second fixing part 381 and the second guiding part 383. The second guiding part 383 is disposed facing the first guiding part 333 and has a retaining ramp 3831 located above the feeding belt 320.

[0051] By setting a second guide plate 380 to form a bidirectional guiding structure, the stability of material transfer is further improved. The second guide plate 380 is arranged facing the first guide plate 330, and its retaining ramp 3831 is located above the feeding belt 320, forming a guiding channel together with the guiding ramp 3331 of the first guide section 333. This symmetrical layout constrains the material on both sides during transfer. The design of the retaining ramp 3831 can guide the material to fall accurately into the feeding belt 320, and prevent the material from rushing out of the conveying area due to inertia, which is particularly suitable for high-speed feeding conditions. The bidirectional guiding structure ensures the posture stability of the material during transfer through physical limiting, reducing the risk of jamming or falling.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 300 includes a support plate 391, a lifting drive component 392, a transmission belt 393, and a clamping plate 394. The support plate 391 is fixedly connected to the feeding frame 310, and the clamping plate 394 is fixedly connected to the support plate 391 and clamps one side of the transmission belt 393. The transmission belt 393 is arranged along the third direction Z and is rotatably connected to the frame 100. The lifting drive component 392 is located on the frame 100 and is drive-connected to the transmission belt 393.

[0053] The feeding mechanism 300 achieves smooth lifting and lowering adjustment through a belt drive mechanism. The drive belt 393 is arranged along the third direction Z, and the belt motion is converted into the vertical displacement of the feeding frame 310 through the fixed connection between the clamping plate 394 and the support plate 391. Compared with the screw structure, the belt drive has the characteristics of low operating noise and smooth transmission, which is particularly suitable for working conditions that require frequent lifting and lowering adjustments. The lifting drive component 392 drives the feeding frame 310 to move through the drive belt 393, so that the feeding belt 320 can be accurately aligned with the discharge port 211 of the loading mechanism 200 at different heights. The fixing method of the clamping plate 394 ensures the reliability of power transmission, while avoiding the vibration problems that may be caused by traditional rigid connections, so that the material maintains a stable posture during lifting and lowering, which is conducive to the complete transfer of long strip materials.

[0054] In this embodiment, the feeding belt 320 is a conveyor belt.

[0055] In some embodiments, the side of the support plate 391 is also provided with a linear guide rail 395 to improve the movement accuracy of the feeder 310.

[0056] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 7In some embodiments, the material loading mechanism 200 includes a material loading base plate 210, a material pushing plate 220, and a material pushing drive 230. The material loading base plate 210 is provided with a material loading groove 212 arranged along the second direction Y. The material loading groove 212 is used to accommodate multiple materials. The material pushing drive 230 is provided on the material loading base plate 210. The material pushing plate 220 is connected to the material pushing drive 230 and is used to push the material out from the discharge port 211.

[0057] The material loading trough 212 on the loading base plate 210 is arranged along the second direction Y, and can accommodate multiple materials arranged neatly. The pusher drive 230 drives the pusher plate 220 to move along the material loading trough 212, pushing the materials out one by one from the discharge port 211. This structural design keeps the materials in an orderly arrangement within the material loading trough 212, and the linear pushing action of the pusher plate 220 ensures smooth material ejection, avoiding jamming or material damage caused by disordered material handling. The precise control of the pusher drive 230 enables precise operation of ejecting one material at a time, and, in conjunction with the operating rhythm of the feeding mechanism 300, forms a continuous material supply process, which is particularly suitable for application scenarios that require maintaining the material arrangement order.

[0058] In some embodiments, multiple material loading troughs 212 are provided, and multiple sets of pusher plates 220 and pusher drive components 230 are provided accordingly. Each material loading trough 212 can carry different types of materials to improve the material loading flexibility of the automatic feeding device 001.

[0059] In some embodiments, the material loading mechanism 200 includes a material loading frame 240, which is fixedly connected to the frame 100. The material loading base plate 210 is slidably engaged with the material loading frame 240 along the second direction Y, thereby facilitating the pulling out of the material loading base plate 210 to replenish materials.

[0060] The sliding base plate 210 design enhances the convenience of material replenishment. The fixed connection between the material carrier frame 240 and the frame 100 ensures the stability of the overall structure, while the sliding engagement of the base plate 210 along the second direction Y allows it to be pulled out to the replenishment station. This pull-out structure eliminates the need for operators to replenish materials in confined spaces; the base plate 210 can be pulled out directly to neatly arrange multiple materials at once. The guiding characteristics of the sliding engagement ensure that the base plate 210 accurately resets upon retraction, maintaining its original engagement with the pushing mechanism. This simplifies the replenishment process and avoids the impact of frequent replenishment on equipment positioning accuracy, making it particularly suitable for operational scenarios requiring regular replenishment of large quantities of materials.

[0061] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely illustrative of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the essential spirit and scope of this application fall within the scope of this application's disclosure.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that, include: The frame includes a material loading area, a feeding area located on the first side of the material loading area, and a dropping area located on the second side of the material loading area. Multiple material loading mechanisms are provided along a third direction. The multiple material loading mechanisms are located in the material loading area and are installed at intervals on the frame. Each material loading mechanism is used to carry at least one material. Each material loading mechanism has a discharge port. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are perpendicular to each other. A feeding mechanism is located in the feeding area. The feeding mechanism includes a feeding frame and a feeding belt disposed on the feeding frame. The feeding belt is used to convey the material along the first direction. The feeding frame reciprocates along the third direction to connect with the plurality of discharge ports one by one. A discharge pipe is located in the discharge area and connected to the frame. The discharge pipe has a discharge port and a receiving port. The feeding frame has a discharge position. At the discharge position, the feeding frame drives the feeding belt to align with the discharge port along the third direction.

2. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a first guide plate, a sliding base plate, and a guiding drive component. The sliding base plate is slidably engaged with the feeding frame along the second direction. The first guide plate is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate. The guiding drive component is disposed on the feeding frame and is drively connected to the sliding base plate.

3. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a guide rack and a guide gear. The guide rack extends along the second direction and is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate. The guide drive includes a drive shaft. The guide gear is coaxially connected to the drive shaft and meshes with the guide rack.

4. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding base plate is provided with a limiting groove, and the feeding mechanism includes a limiting block. One end of the limiting block is fixed to the feeding frame, and the other end extends into the limiting groove. The limiting block has a movable space in the limiting groove that is set along the second direction.

5. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a sensing plate, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The first sensor and the second sensor are spaced apart on the feeding rack along the second direction. A portion of the sensing plate is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate, and the other portion is used to extend into the first sensor or the second sensor.

6. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide plate includes a first fixing part, a first connecting part, and a first guiding part. The first fixing part is located on the side of the feeding frame facing the material loading mechanism and is fixedly connected to the sliding base plate. The first connecting part is located above the feeding frame and connects the first fixing part and the first guiding part. The first guiding part has a guiding slope for guiding the material from the discharge port to the feeding belt.

7. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a second guide plate, which includes a second fixing part, a second connecting part, and a second guiding part. The second fixing part is located on the side of the feeding frame away from the loading mechanism. The second connecting part is located above the feeding frame and connects the second fixing part and the second guiding part. The second guiding part is arranged facing the first guiding part and has a baffle slope located above the feeding belt.

8. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a support plate, a lifting drive component, a transmission belt, and a clamping plate. The support plate is fixedly connected to the feeding frame, and the clamping plate is fixedly connected to the support plate and clamps one side of the transmission belt. The transmission belt is arranged along the third direction and is rotatably connected to the frame. The lifting drive component is located on the frame and is connected to the transmission belt in a transmission connection.

9. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The material loading mechanism includes a material loading base plate, a material pushing plate, and a material pushing drive. The material loading base plate has a material loading area arranged along the second direction, which is used to accommodate multiple materials. The material pushing drive is located on the material loading base plate, and the material pushing plate is connected to the material pushing drive for pushing the materials out of the discharge port.

10. The automatic feeding device as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The material loading mechanism includes a material loading frame, which is fixedly connected to the machine frame, and the material loading base plate slides with the material loading frame along the second direction.

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