A feeding mechanism control system of a blanking machine

Abstract

The application discloses a feeding mechanism control system of a discharging machine, and relates to the technical field of automatic control. The system comprises a storage rack, an oil cylinder, a blocking strip, a sensor and a lifting mechanism. The storage rack is provided with an inclined surface, and profiles slide down by gravity. The oil cylinder is connected with the storage rack and used for adjusting the inclination angle of the storage rack. The blocking strip is arranged at the end of the storage rack and used for making the profiles abut against it. The sensor is arranged on both sides of the blocking strip and used for detecting the head and tail of the profiles. The lifting mechanism is used for lifting and translating the profiles. The hand wheel mechanism is used for adjusting the position of the lifting mechanism. The application realizes the automation and high efficiency of the profile feeding process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automation control technology, and in particular to a control system for the feeding mechanism of a feeding machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern industrial production, the feeding mechanism of a material handling machine is a crucial piece of equipment, and its control method directly determines production efficiency and operational stability. However, many current feeding mechanisms still face significant technical bottlenecks, particularly in terms of automation level and operational efficiency.

[0003] On the one hand, traditional feeding machines rely heavily on manual intervention or semi-automated operation. For example, the conveying, positioning, and placement of materials often require manual adjustment or monitoring by operators, leading to high labor costs and increasing the risk of human error. This high dependence on manual labor not only limits the overall automation level of the production line but also makes it difficult to guarantee the reliability and consistency of equipment during continuous operation. On the other hand, existing automated control methods generally suffer from inefficiency. Specifically, during the feeding process, insufficient coordination between sensors and actuators leads to a mismatch between material conveying speed and processing rhythm; the control algorithm lacks intelligent optimization and cannot dynamically adjust parameters according to real-time operating conditions, easily resulting in abnormal situations such as material jamming, accumulation, or idling; furthermore, the slow response speed of hardware equipment further drags down overall operating efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a control system for the feeding mechanism of a feeder, which can realize the automation and efficiency of the profile feeding process.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following solution: In a first aspect, this application provides a control system for the feeding mechanism of a feeding machine, comprising: The storage rack has an inclined surface, and the profiles slide down by gravity. The hydraulic cylinder, connected to the storage rack, is used to adjust the tilt angle of the storage rack. A stop bar, located at the end of the storage rack, is used to allow the profile to rest against it; Sensors, located on both sides of the baffle, are used to detect the head and tail of the profile; The lifting mechanism is used to lift and move the profile. The handwheel mechanism is used to adjust the position of the lifting mechanism.

[0006] Optionally, the storage rack includes multiple rollers for sliding the profiles on the rollers.

[0007] Optionally, two hydraulic cylinders are provided, symmetrically arranged below the storage rack.

[0008] Optionally, the sensor is a proximity switch.

[0009] Optionally, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting plate, a cylinder, and a guide rail; the cylinder drives the lifting plate to lift vertically and translate horizontally.

[0010] Optionally, the handwheel mechanism includes a handwheel and a lead screw structure; the rotation of the handwheel drives the lead screw structure to move the lifting mechanism.

[0011] Optionally, at least two baffles are provided, and the height of the baffles is greater than the thickness of the profile.

[0012] Optionally, the lifting mechanism prevents subsequent profiles from slipping during lifting.

[0013] Optionally, the extension and retraction of the cylinder is controlled by a hydraulic system.

[0014] Optionally, the lifting mechanism returns to its original position below the profile after it descends.

[0015] According to the specific embodiments provided in this application, the following technical effects are disclosed: This application provides a feeding mechanism control system for a feeding machine. The inclined design of the storage rack, combined with the roller structure, ensures smooth sliding of the profile under gravity. Simultaneously, the symmetrical arrangement of the cylinders and the hydraulic system control allow the tilt angle of the storage rack to be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, further improving the flexibility and stability of feeding. The reasonable placement of the stop bars effectively prevents the profile from shifting during sliding, while the application of proximity switch sensors enables accurate detection of the head and tail of the profile, providing a reliable basis for subsequent lifting and translation operations. The lifting mechanism uses cylinders to drive the lifting plate to achieve vertical lifting and horizontal translation, ensuring a smooth transition of the profile during feeding. Its design also considers preventing subsequent profile slippage, avoiding abnormal situations such as jamming. The cooperation between the handwheel mechanism and the lead screw structure provides a convenient manual operation method for adjusting the position of the lifting mechanism, enhancing the system's practicality and maintainability. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A front view of a storage rack in preparation state provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2A side view of the storage rack in preparation state provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A front view of a storage rack being raised according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 A side view of the storage rack being lifted according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the storage rack descending and resetting according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a loading bracket lifting profile provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a loading bracket moving profile provided in one embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a handwheel and lead screw provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a control system for the feeding mechanism of a feeding machine, including: The storage rack has an inclined surface, and the profiles slide down by gravity. The hydraulic cylinder, connected to the storage rack, is used to adjust the tilt angle of the storage rack. A stop bar, located at the end of the storage rack, is used to allow the profile to rest against it; Sensors, located on both sides of the baffle, are used to detect the head and tail of the profile; The lifting mechanism is used to lift and move the profile. The handwheel mechanism is used to adjust the position of the lifting mechanism.

[0021] Specifically, at least two stop bars are installed on both sides of the storage rack, the height of which is greater than the thickness of the profile, and sensors (such as proximity switches) are installed on both sides of the stop bars. The storage rack includes multiple rollers for sliding the profile on the rollers. Sensors are used to detect whether the head and tail of the profile on the storage rack are abutting against the stop bars. If the sensors detect that the head or tail of the profile is not abutting against the stop bars, the next adjustment step is performed.

[0022] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, two hydraulic cylinders are symmetrically arranged below the storage rack to adjust the rack's tilt angle. The cylinders extend or retract to change the rack's angle, allowing the profile to slide at a uniform speed under gravity and eventually abut against the stop bar. During this process, the cylinder extension length needs to be dynamically adjusted based on the actual sliding of the profile to ensure a smooth and uniform descent.

[0023] When the storage rack needs to be supplemented with profiles, such as Figure 5 As shown, the hydraulic cylinder is controlled to adjust the tilt angle of the storage rack to horizontal, and the profiles to be processed are neatly stacked on the storage rack manually or mechanically. After stacking, the hydraulic cylinder is controlled again to restore the tilt angle of the storage rack, allowing the newly added profiles to slide towards the stop bar under gravity. This process achieves seamless connection between profile replenishment and feeding through precise control of the hydraulic cylinder.

[0024] like Figure 6 As shown, the handwheel drives the screw mechanism to adjust the front-to-back position of the lifting mechanism, so that the rear edge of the lifting plate is near the gap between the first and second profiles. In practice, it is necessary to ensure that the rear edge of the lifting plate is offset from the gap between the first and second profiles to facilitate subsequent lifting operations. Figure 8 As shown, the operator can precisely adjust the position of the lifting plate by rotating the handwheel to move the lead screw mechanism.

[0025] like Figure 7 As shown, in the automated profile processing flow, the first profile is first lifted vertically upwards by a lifting mechanism, allowing it to smoothly pass over the stop bar. During this process, the stop bar effectively restricts the slippage of the remaining profiles, ensuring that only the target profile is accurately lifted. Subsequently, the lifting mechanism moves horizontally above the feeding roller. During this movement, subsequent profiles naturally slide towards the stop bar due to gravity and are blocked by it, preventing the profiles from piling up or becoming disordered. Next, the lifting mechanism descends, placing the profile smoothly on the feeding roller so that it can enter the next process. Finally, the lifting mechanism returns to its original position under the next profile, preparing for the next lifting operation. The entire process is efficient and orderly.

[0026] In summary, this application has the following technical effects: This application is applicable to high-automation feeding scenarios for unloading machines, and is particularly suitable for handling batch feeding needs of profiles. Through sensor detection, hydraulic cylinder adjustment, and lifting mechanism operation, this technology can significantly improve feeding efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and ensure the stability and safety of profiles during the feeding process.

[0027] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0028] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the system and core ideas of this application. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of this application, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A control system for the feeding mechanism of a feeding machine, characterized in that, include: The storage rack has an inclined surface, and the profiles slide down by gravity. The hydraulic cylinder, connected to the storage rack, is used to adjust the tilt angle of the storage rack. A stop bar, located at the end of the storage rack, is used to allow the profile to rest against it; Sensors, located on both sides of the baffle, are used to detect the head and tail of the profile; The lifting mechanism is used to lift and move the profile. The handwheel mechanism is used to adjust the position of the lifting mechanism.

2. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage rack includes multiple rollers for sliding the profiles on the rollers.

3. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two hydraulic cylinders are provided, symmetrically arranged below the storage rack.

4. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor is a proximity switch.

5. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism includes a lifting plate, a cylinder, and a guide rail; the cylinder drives the lifting plate to lift vertically and translate horizontally.

6. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handwheel mechanism includes a handwheel and a lead screw structure; the rotation of the handwheel drives the lead screw structure to move the lifting mechanism.

7. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the baffles is at least two, and the height of the baffles is greater than the thickness of the profile.

8. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism prevents subsequent profiles from slipping during lifting.

9. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension and retraction of the cylinder is controlled by a hydraulic system.

10. The feeding mechanism control system of a feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism returns to its original position below the profile after descending.

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