A circulating feeding module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of circulation feed module, it is related to feed module technical field, including linear motor, the top of linear motor is equipped with the T-shaped plate that can slide along its length direction, the outer wall of T-shaped plate is equipped with locating plate, the bottom of locating plate is equipped with two groups of chuck assembly for adsorbing product, two groups chuck assembly between The receiving frame fixed to the bottom of locating plate is equipped, the bottom of each chuck assembly is equipped with chuck along its length direction. The utility model is adjusted by the adjustable design of chuck assembly, the flexible adjustment of chuck position is realized: when different size products need to be adapted, the distance between two chuck assemblies can be changed by its receiving frame, cooperate the linear movement of chuck along the direction of strip frame and the angle adjustment of chuck assembly whole, make this feed module can be flexibly, efficiently adapted to multiple size specifications products, to improve the versatility and production efficiency of this feed module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material feeding module technology, specifically a circulating material feeding module. Background Technology

[0002] The circulating material feeding module is a core piece of equipment in industrial automation that enables continuous and precise material conveying. Through a closed-loop circulation mechanism (such as a circulating pallet and a material return channel), it solves the pain points of traditional feeding methods, such as low efficiency, poor positioning, and easy interruptions. It is widely adaptable to various types of materials, including sheet-like, granular, and powder materials, and serves as the "material conveying hub" of automated production lines. Its core design concept is "continuous feeding, precise positioning, and space optimization," achieving unmanned and highly efficient material conveying through the synergy of mechanical structure and intelligent control.

[0003] However, existing circulating feeding modules still have many shortcomings in practical applications: most of them use suction cups to fix products, but the position of the suction cups is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the size of the product to be clamped. This leads to frequent manual replacement of suction cup components when changing to different specifications of products, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, increasing production costs, but also prone to material positioning deviation or damage due to operational errors. To address this, a circulating feeding module is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, the present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, a circulating feeding module is proposed, which can be adapted to products of various sizes, thereby expanding the applicability of the feeding module.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a circulating feeding module, including a linear motor, a T-shaped plate that can slide along its length direction is mounted on the top of the linear motor, a positioning plate is mounted on the outer wall of the T-shaped plate, and two sets of suction cup assemblies for adsorbing products are mounted on the bottom of the positioning plate. A receiving frame fixed to the bottom of the positioning plate is provided between the two sets of suction cup assemblies, and a suction cup is mounted on the bottom of each set of suction cup assemblies along its length direction. The suction cup assembly includes a long frame rotatably connected to one side of the receiving frame. L-shaped strips extending to both ends of the suction cup assembly are slidably arranged inside the long frame. A handle block is connected to the end of each L-shaped strip. A retaining strip is fixed to the outer wall of each L-shaped strip. An elastic element capable of engaging with the retaining strip is fitted to the inner wall of the long frame. A suction cup capable of adsorbing products is fitted to the bottom of the L-shaped strips and the handle block. An outer cylinder penetrating to the top of the L-shaped strips and the handle block is provided at the top of the suction cup.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the suction cup assembly further includes a connecting frame fixed to the end of the L-shaped strip, and the handle block is fixedly connected to the connecting frame with screws.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution, a travel groove is provided on the inner wall of the long frame at the position corresponding to the elastic element, and a bottom strip connected to the bottom of the elastic element is provided in the travel groove.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution, a bidirectional lead screw is rotatably provided inside the receiving frame along its length direction. One end of the bidirectional lead screw extends to the outside of the receiving frame. The outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw has two sets of driven sleeves. Each set of driven sleeves is connected to a driven sleeve that is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the long frame on both the upper and lower surfaces. The receiving frame has slots on both sides for the connecting arm to swing.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution, the top of the suction cup is provided with an inner liner extending into the outer cylinder. The inner liner is connected to the outer cylinder by a spring, and the outer wall of the outer cylinder is fixed to the handle block and L-strip by a nut.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution, the positioning plate is fixed to the outside of the T-shaped plate with bolts. Multiple sets of bolt holes are opened on the outer wall of the T-shaped plate at positions corresponding to the bolts, and the multiple sets of bolt holes are equidistantly distributed along the height direction of the T-shaped plate.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the linear motor is equipped with a support platform, and the linear motor is fixed to the upper surface of the support platform with bolts.

[0012] In summary, the present invention has the following main advantages: This utility model achieves flexible adjustment of the suction cup position through the adjustable design of the suction cup assembly: when it is necessary to adapt to products of different sizes, its receiving frame can change the distance between the two sets of suction cup assemblies. Combined with the linear movement of the suction cup along the long frame and the overall angle adjustment of the suction cup assembly, the feeding module can flexibly and efficiently adapt to products of various sizes and specifications, thereby improving the versatility and production efficiency of the feeding module. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the T-shaped plate and suction cup assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the unfolded structure of the suction cup assembly of this utility model; Figure 4 This is an unfolded view of the internal structure of the suction cup assembly of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the elongated frame and elastic element structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a top sectional view of the receiving frame of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 100, linear motor; 110, support platform; 120, T-shaped plate; 130, positioning plate; 140, suction cup assembly; 141, long frame; 142, handle block; 143, L-shaped strip; 144, connecting frame; 145, retaining strip; 146, bottom strip; 147, elastic element; 148, stroke groove; 149, clearance groove; 150, suction cup; 151, inner liner; 152, outer cylinder; 160, receiving frame; 161, double-acting lead screw; 162, driven sleeve; 163, connecting arm; 164, slot. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0016] The embodiments of this utility model will be described below based on its overall structure.

[0017] A type of circulating feeding module, such as Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes a linear motor 100, a T-shaped plate 120 that can slide along its length direction is mounted on the top of the linear motor 100, a positioning plate 130 is mounted on the outer wall of the T-shaped plate 120, two sets of suction cup assemblies 140 for adsorbing products are mounted on the bottom of the positioning plate 130, a receiving frame 160 fixed to the bottom of the positioning plate 130 is provided between the two sets of suction cup assemblies 140, and a suction cup 150 is mounted on the bottom of each set of suction cup assemblies 140 along its length direction. The suction cup assembly 140 includes a long frame 141 rotatably connected to one side of the receiving frame 160. L-shaped strips 143 extending to both ends of the suction cup assembly 140 are slidably disposed inside the long frame 141. A handle block 142 is connected to the end of each L-shaped strip 143. A retaining strip 145 is fixed to the outer wall of each L-shaped strip 143. An elastic element 147 capable of engaging with the retaining strip 145 is installed on the inner wall of the long frame 141. A suction cup 150 capable of adsorbing products is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped strips 143 and the handle block 142. An outer cylinder 152 penetrating to the top of the L-shaped strips 143 and the handle block 142 is provided at the top of the suction cup 150.

[0018] The inner wall of the long frame 141 is provided with a travel groove 148 at the position corresponding to the elastic member 147, and a bottom strip 146 connected to the bottom of the elastic member 147 is provided in the travel groove 148.

[0019] A bidirectional lead screw 161 is rotatably provided inside the receiving frame 160 along its length. One end of the bidirectional lead screw 161 extends to the outside of the receiving frame 160. The outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw 161 has two sets of driven sleeves 162. Each set of driven sleeves 162 is connected to the upper and lower surfaces of a driven sleeve 162 that is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the long frame 141. The receiving frame 160 has slots 164 on both sides for the connecting arm 163 to swing.

[0020] The suction cup 150 has an inner liner 151 extending into the outer cylinder 152 at its top. The inner liner 151 is connected to the outer cylinder 152 by a spring. The outer wall of the outer cylinder 152 is fixed to the handle block 142 and the L-strip 143 by a nut.

[0021] It is worth noting that: the long frame 141 and L-shaped strip 143 are provided with clearance grooves 149 at the positions corresponding to the outer cylinder 152 on the opposite side, so that the two sets of L-shaped strips 143 can extend or extend into the long frame 141 without being restricted. When the inner liner 151 is pressed by the suction cup 150, it can compress the spring upward and retract into the outer cylinder 152. A sealing ring is provided at the contact position between the inner liner 151 and the outer cylinder 152 to ensure sealing. It can effectively adapt to different thickness changes of the product surface through elastic adjustment, ensuring that the suction cup maintains stable adsorption force and sealing during operation.

[0022] When the linear motor 100 is working, it causes the T-shaped plate 120 to move the suction cup assembly 140 to a position above the product to be loaded (or unloaded). The resulting rise of the worktable allows the surface of the product to come into contact with the suction cup 150. An external air pump, through a hose, creates a negative pressure inside the outer cylinder 152. This negative pressure, through the connection between the outer cylinder 152 and the suction cup 150, allows the suction cup 150 to generate a stable suction force, firmly adsorbing the product onto the bottom of the suction cup 150. After adsorption is complete, the worktable descends, and the linear motor 100 drives the T-shaped plate 120 to slide along its length, precisely transporting the adsorbed product to the designated workstation. When it is necessary to release the product, the air pump stops working or switches to positive pressure, breaking the negative pressure state, and the suction cup 150 separates from the product.

[0023] When it is necessary to adapt to products of different sizes, the handle block 142 can be pulled outward. The handle block 142 drives the L-strip 143 to slide outward against the elastic force of the elastic element 147. This causes the locking strip 145 on the outer wall of the L-strip 143 to squeeze the elastic element 147 and deform it, providing a channel for the movement of the L-strip 143. According to the size requirements of the product, the handle block 142 and the connected L-strip 143 can be moved outward or inward to a suitable position, driving the suction cup 150 to move. After the handle block 142 is released, under the reset action of the elastic element 147, it automatically re-engages with the locking strip 145 on the L-strip 143 corresponding to the new position, thereby reliably locking the L-strip 143 and the suction cup 150 in the new position, realizing the adjustment of the spacing of the suction cup 150. In addition, to adapt to changes in product width, the bidirectional lead screw 161 on the outside of the receiving frame 160 can be rotated. The rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 161 drives the two sets of driven sleeves 162 connected to its outer wall to move in opposite directions or away from each other along the lead screw axis. The driven sleeves 162 drive the long frame 141 to swing around its rotation connection point with the receiving frame 160 through the connecting arm 163, thereby synchronously adjusting the opening and closing angle between the two sets of suction cup assemblies 140 (together with the suction cups 150 on them), further expanding or shrinking the coverage area between the two sets of suction cups 150 to meet the adsorption needs of wider or narrower products.

[0024] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The suction cup assembly 140 also includes a connecting frame 144 fixed to the end of the L-shaped strip 143, and the handle block 142 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 144 with screws.

[0025] By removing and replacing the handle block 142 with a tool, the number of suction cups 150 designed on the handle block 142 can be adjusted to adapt to various surface adsorption and fixation scenarios according to actual application needs.

[0026] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The positioning plate 130 is fixed to the outside of the T-shaped plate 120 with bolts. Multiple bolt holes are opened on the outer wall of the T-shaped plate 120 at the positions corresponding to the bolts, and the multiple bolt holes are evenly distributed along the height direction of the T-shaped plate 120.

[0027] The positioning plate 130 can be removed to change its horizontal height, and the design of multiple bolt holes makes the height adjustment more flexible, allowing different installation positions to be selected according to actual needs.

[0028] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 1 The linear motor 100 is fitted with a support platform 110 at its bottom, and the linear motor 100 is fixed to the upper surface of the support platform 110 by bolts.

[0029] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, these specific embodiments are merely explanations of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. The specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make modifications, substitutions, and variations to the embodiments as needed without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, provided that such modifications, substitutions, and variations are within the scope of the claims of the present invention and are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. A circulating feeding module, comprising a linear motor (100), characterized in that: The top of the linear motor (100) is equipped with a T-shaped plate (120) that can slide along its length direction. The outer wall of the T-shaped plate (120) is equipped with a positioning plate (130). The bottom of the positioning plate (130) is equipped with two sets of suction cup assemblies (140) for adsorbing products. A receiving frame (160) fixed to the bottom of the positioning plate (130) is provided between the two sets of suction cup assemblies (140). The bottom of each set of suction cup assemblies (140) is equipped with a suction cup (150) along its length direction. The suction cup assembly (140) includes a long frame (141) rotatably connected to one side of the receiving frame (160). L-shaped strips (143) extending to both ends of the suction cup assembly (140) are slidably arranged inside the long frame (141). A handle block (142) is connected to the end of each L-shaped strip (143). A retaining strip (145) is fixed to the outer wall of each L-shaped strip (143). An elastic element (147) capable of engaging with the retaining strip (145) is installed on the inner wall of the long frame (141). A suction cup (150) capable of adsorbing products is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped strip (143) and the handle block (142). An outer cylinder (152) penetrating to the top of the L-shaped strip (143) and the handle block (142) is provided at the top of the suction cup (150).

2. The circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup assembly (140) also includes a connecting frame (144) fixed to the end of the L strip (143), and the handle block (142) is fixedly connected to the connecting frame (144) with screws.

3. The circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the long frame (141) is provided with a travel groove (148) at the position corresponding to the elastic member (147), and a bottom strip (146) connected to the bottom of the elastic member (147) is provided in the travel groove (148).

4. The circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving frame (160) is provided with a bidirectional lead screw (161) that rotates along its length. One end of the bidirectional lead screw (161) extends to the outside of the receiving frame (160). The outer wall of the bidirectional lead screw (161) has two sets of driven sleeves (162). Each set of driven sleeves (162) is connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the driven sleeves (162) and is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the long frame (141). The receiving frame (160) has slots (164) on both sides for the connecting arm (163) to swing.

5. A circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup (150) has an inner liner (151) extending into the outer cylinder (152) at its top. The inner liner (151) is connected to the outer cylinder (152) by a spring. The outer wall of the outer cylinder (152) is fixed to the handle block (142) and the L-bar (143) by a nut.

6. A circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning plate (130) is fixed to the outside of the T-shaped plate (120) with bolts. Multiple sets of bolt holes are opened on the outer wall of the T-shaped plate (120) at the positions corresponding to the bolts, and the multiple sets of bolt holes are equidistantly distributed along the height direction of the T-shaped plate (120).

7. A circulating feeding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linear motor (100) is fitted with a support platform (110) at its bottom, and the linear motor (100) is fixed to the upper surface of the support platform (110) by bolts.

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