A flexible loading apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of flexible feeding equipment, comprising: box, the inner surface of the box is provided with pedestal, pedestal upper surface is fixedly connected with flexible vibration disc, flexible vibration disc rear surface is fixedly connected with automatic material supplement bin, for when material reduces, it is automatically supplemented.Base upper surface is fixedly connected with mechanical arm module and camera positioning identification component, the camera positioning identification component is located near flexible vibration disc, for identifying the position and direction of material.Mechanical arm module rear surface is provided with numerical control system and electric cabinet, for coordinating control each module operation.Base front end is provided with workpiece placement and output mechanism, the transmission and positioning of material after grabbing are realized.Base upper surface is fixedly connected with support stand, support stand side surface is fixedly connected with automatic material supplement bin, ensure structure stability.The equipment works through vibration dispersion, image recognition, mechanical arm grabbing and automatic material supplement, realizes the automatic flexible feeding of multi-specification material.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production equipment technology, specifically to a flexible feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Flexible feeding equipment is used in automated production lines for electronics manufacturing, precision assembly, machining, packaging, and testing. It is used for the automatic dispersion, identification, gripping, and conveying of materials of different specifications or shapes, achieving flexible and continuous intelligent feeding operations. Existing feeding equipment is mostly of a fixed structure, only applicable to materials of a single specification or shape, resulting in poor versatility. When production processes or product models change, frequent fixture changes or equipment readjustment are required, leading to low production efficiency and long downtime. Furthermore, traditional feeding methods are prone to problems such as offset, jamming, or inaccurate identification during material dispersion, positioning, and gripping, making it difficult to achieve continuous and stable automated feeding. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a flexible feeding device. This device addresses the issues of poor versatility, complex adjustment, low recognition accuracy, and low feeding efficiency of existing feeding devices. It achieves automatic material dispersion through a flexible vibrating plate, avoiding stacking and jamming; a camera positioning and recognition component performs real-time image recognition of the material, improving positioning and grasping accuracy; a robotic arm module automatically grasps and places materials based on coordinate information, reducing manual intervention; an automatic replenishment bin ensures continuous material supply, preventing material interruptions; and a CNC system centrally controls the operation of each module, giving the equipment flexible, intelligent, and highly efficient automatic feeding capabilities.

[0004] This utility model also provides a flexible feeding device as described above, comprising: a housing, a base disposed on the inner surface of the housing, a flexible vibrating plate fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, an automatic feeding bin fixedly connected to the rear surface of the flexible vibrating plate, a robotic arm module fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, and a camera positioning and recognition component fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, the camera positioning and recognition component being located near the flexible vibrating plate; a CNC system and an electrical control box disposed on the rear surface of the robotic arm module; a workpiece placement and output mechanism disposed at the front end of the base; and a support frame fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base, the side surface of the support frame being fixedly connected to the automatic feeding bin. These components facilitate efficient feeding of the equipment.

[0005] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a support leg is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the box, and a support pad is provided on the lower surface of the support leg. These components increase friction with the ground, thus stabilizing the device.

[0006] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a first fixing plate is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the box, and casters are provided under the first fixing plate. These components facilitate the movement of the entire device platform, maintaining the device's usability.

[0007] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a storage cabinet is provided on the lower surface of the base, and the storage cabinet is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the box. These components facilitate the storage of items.

[0008] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a first support is fixedly connected to the side surface of the box, and an air filter is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first support. These components facilitate the filtration of air within the device.

[0009] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a triangular fixing plate is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame, and a probe is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the triangular fixing plate. These components facilitate the observation and detection of the device.

[0010] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the side surface of the automatic feeding bin, and a heat dissipation mesh is provided on the outer surface of the second fixing plate. These components facilitate heat dissipation from the automatic feeding bin.

[0011] According to the flexible feeding device provided by this utility model, a splash guard ring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the automatic feeding bin. These components facilitate normal feeding of the feeding bin.

[0012] Compared with existing technologies, flexible feeding equipment fully disperses materials through multi-directional vibration of a flexible vibrating plate, improving the accuracy of identification and grasping; the camera positioning and recognition component can acquire material coordinates in real time, enabling automatic identification and rapid response; the robotic arm module automatically completes grasping and placement based on coordinates, reducing manual intervention; the automatic replenishment bin enables continuous material supply, improving feeding efficiency; and the CNC system enables integrated control and one-button operation of all modules, making the equipment more flexible, intelligent, and versatile, adapting to the feeding needs of materials of various specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 This is a top view of the flexible feeding device of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a right-side structural view of the flexible feeding device of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view of the flexible feeding device of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the flexible feeding device of this utility model.

[0014] Legend: 1. Housing; 2. Base; 3. Flexible vibratory feeder; 4. Automatic feeding bin; 5. Robotic arm module; 6. Camera positioning and recognition component; 7. CNC system and electrical control box; 8. Workpiece placement and output mechanism; 9. Support frame; 10. Support legs; 11. Support pad; 12. First fixing plate; 13. Casters; 14. Storage cabinet; 15. First bracket; 16. Air filter; 17. Triangular fixing plate; 18. Probe; 19. Second fixing plate; 20. Heat dissipation mesh; 21. Splash guard ring. Detailed Implementation

[0015] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0016] Reference Figures 1-4 The flexible feeding device of this utility model includes: a box 1, a base 2 provided on the inner surface of the box 1, a storage cabinet 14 provided on the lower surface of the base 2, the storage cabinet 14 being fixedly connected to the outer surface of the box 1, a flexible vibrating plate 3 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2, an automatic feeding bin 4 fixedly connected to the rear surface of the flexible vibrating plate 3, a second fixing plate 19 fixedly connected to the side surface of the automatic feeding bin 4, a heat dissipation mesh 20 provided on the outer surface of the second fixing plate 19, a splash guard ring 21 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the automatic feeding bin 4, a robotic arm module 5 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2, and a camera positioning and recognition component 6 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2, the camera positioning and recognition component 6 being located near the flexible vibrating plate 3.

[0017] Specifically, a base 2 is provided on the inner surface of the housing 1. A flexible vibrating plate 3 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2. An automatic material replenishment bin 4 is fixedly connected to the rear surface of the flexible vibrating plate 3 for automatic material replenishment. A robotic arm module 5 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2 for grasping materials in the flexible vibrating plate 3. A camera positioning and recognition component 6 is also fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2. The camera positioning and recognition component 6 is located near the flexible vibrating plate 3 and is used to capture and identify the position and orientation of the materials to realize automated material feeding operations.

[0018] The rear surface of the robotic arm module 5 is equipped with a CNC system and an electrical control box 7. The front end of the base 2 is equipped with a workpiece placement and output mechanism 8. A support frame 9 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2. A triangular fixing plate 17 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame 9. A probe 18 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the triangular fixing plate 17. The side surface of the support frame 9 is fixedly connected to the automatic feeding bin 4. A support leg 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the box 1. A support pad 11 is provided on the lower surface of the support leg 10. A first fixing plate 12 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the box 1. A caster wheel 13 is provided under the first fixing plate 12. A first bracket 15 is fixedly connected to the side surface of the box 1. An air filter 16 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first bracket 15.

[0019] Specifically, the rear surface of the robotic arm module 5 is equipped with a CNC system and an electrical control box 7 for centralized control and coordination of the various modules of the equipment. The front end of the base 2 is equipped with a workpiece placement and output mechanism 8 for receiving and conveying materials gripped by the robotic arm module 5. A support frame 9 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base 2, and the side surface of the support frame 9 is fixedly connected to the automatic feeding bin 4 to support the feeding structure and improve overall stability, achieving efficient and flexible feeding of the equipment.

[0020] Working Principle: After the equipment is started, the flexible vibratory feeder 3, under the control of the CNC system and the electrical control box 7, generates multi-directional vibrations, which disperses and evenly distributes the stacked materials. The camera positioning and recognition component 6 takes pictures of the materials on the flexible vibratory feeder 3, converts the images into coordinate and direction information, and transmits it to the robotic arm module 5. The robotic arm module 5 automatically grabs the target material according to the coordinate data and places it on the workpiece placement and output mechanism 8. When the material in the flexible vibratory feeder 3 decreases, the automatic replenishment bin 4 automatically replenishes the material, realizing a continuous feeding cycle.

[0021] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible feeding device, characterized in that, include: The box (1) has a base (2) on its inner surface. A flexible vibrating plate (3) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (2). An automatic feeding bin (4) is fixedly connected to the rear surface of the flexible vibrating plate (3). A robotic arm module (5) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (2). A camera positioning and recognition component (6) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (2). The camera positioning and recognition component (6) is located near the flexible vibrating plate (3). The rear surface of the robotic arm module (5) is provided with a numerical control system and an electrical control box (7). The front end of the base (2) is provided with a workpiece placement and output mechanism (8). The upper surface of the base (2) is fixedly connected with a support frame (9). The side surface of the support frame (9) is fixedly connected with the automatic feeding bin (4).

2. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the box (1) is fixedly connected to a support leg (10), and a support pad (11) is provided on the lower surface of the support leg (10).

3. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the box (1) is fixedly connected to a first fixing plate (12), and a caster wheel (13) is provided under the first fixing plate (12).

4. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A storage cabinet (14) is provided on the lower surface of the base (2), and the storage cabinet (14) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the box (1).

5. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first bracket (15) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the box (1), and an air filter (16) is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first bracket (15).

6. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A triangular fixing plate (17) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support frame (9), and a probe (18) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the triangular fixing plate (17).

7. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic feeding bin (4) is fixedly connected to a second fixing plate (19) on its side surface, and a heat dissipation mesh (20) is provided on the outer surface of the second fixing plate (19).

8. The flexible feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the automatic feeding bin (4) is fixedly connected with a splash guard ring (21).

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