Multi-layered layer plate stock bin for numerical control machine tool
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522545390.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-12-01
AI Technical Summary
Traditional silos are difficult to position precisely when stacked in multiple layers, and lack an integrated push and clamping coordination mechanism, resulting in cumbersome loading and unloading processes and affecting overall processing efficiency.
A multi-layer tray hopper for CNC machine tools was designed, which adopts multi-layer trays, vertical moving mechanism and horizontal pushing mechanism, combined with a three-axis manipulator gripping mechanism to realize automated layered storage and precise pushing of trays.
It improves space utilization and material handling efficiency, ensures precise positioning of the material tray and automated operation, and enhances the material management efficiency and overall processing efficiency of CNC machine tools.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of CNC machine tool technology, specifically to a multi-layer plate hopper for CNC machine tools. Background Technology
[0002] CNC machine tools, short for numerical control machine tools, are automated machine tools equipped with a program control system. This control system can logically process programs with control codes or other symbolic instructions, decode them, represent them with coded numbers, input them to the CNC device through an information carrier, and after processing, the CNC device sends out various control signals to control the machine tool's movements, automatically machining parts according to the shape and dimensions required by the drawings.
[0003] The above-mentioned technical conditions also have shortcomings: traditional silos are difficult to position accurately when stacked in multiple layers, and lack an integrated push and clamping coordination mechanism, resulting in cumbersome loading and unloading processes and affecting overall processing efficiency.
[0004] Based on this, this utility model designs a multi-layer plate hopper for CNC machine tools to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-layer plate hopper for CNC machine tools to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-layer sheet material hopper for CNC machine tools, comprising a frame, a top frame on the frame, a three-axis robot arm on the top frame, a gripping mechanism connected to the operating end of the three-axis robot arm, multiple sets of pallets fixedly connected between the two sides inside the frame, a vertical moving mechanism on the inner side of the frame, a horizontal pushing mechanism on the vertical moving mechanism, and two sets of positioning plates fixedly connected to the vertical moving mechanism.
[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, and by setting up multi-layer pallets, vertical moving mechanism and horizontal pushing mechanism, the automated layered storage and precise pushing of material trays are realized, which improves space utilization and material handling efficiency.
[0008] Preferably, the vertical moving mechanism includes a frame and multiple sets of vertical guide rails and vertical racks fixed on the frame. A drive motor is fixedly connected to one side of the frame. Stabilizing bearings are provided on both sides of the frame. A transmission shaft is provided between two stabilizing bearings. A transmission device is provided between the transmission shaft and the output shaft of the drive motor. A first gear is fixedly connected to both ends of the transmission shaft. The first gear meshes with the vertical rack.
[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, using a gear and rack transmission combined with a guide rail structure, the stable operation and precise positioning of the frame in the vertical direction are ensured, enhancing the reliability and repeatability of the motion.
[0010] Preferably, two sets of sliding seats are fixedly connected to both sides of the frame, and the four sets of sliding seats are slidably connected to the four sets of guide rails respectively.
[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the stability of the frame during movement is further enhanced through the cooperation of the sliding seat and the guide rail, preventing deviation and shaking.
[0012] Preferably, the lateral pushing mechanism includes a base plate, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame. Two sets of lateral guide rails and a lateral rack are fixedly connected to the base plate. Stabilizers are slidably mounted on both sets of lateral guide rails. A lateral moving seat is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of stabilizers. A pushing motor is mounted on the top of the lateral moving seat. A second gear that meshes with the lateral rack is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the pushing motor. A pushing plate is mounted on the lateral moving seat.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the lateral pushing mechanism achieves precise lateral movement of the pushing plate through the combination of gears, racks and pinions and guide rails, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the material tray pushing or pushing action.
[0014] Preferably, limit blocks are fixedly connected to opposite sides of the two sets of positioning plates.
[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the limit block can effectively restrict the position of the material tray, avoid deviation during the pushing process, and improve the positioning accuracy.
[0016] Preferably, side plates are provided on both sides of the frame, and a pad is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame.
[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the side plates and pads enhance the rigidity and stability of the overall structure, while also providing protection and support.
[0018] In summary, this application has the following beneficial technical effects: by integrating multi-layer pallets, vertical and horizontal moving mechanisms, and a robotic gripping system, it achieves high-density storage, precise positioning, and automated picking and placing of material trays, significantly improving the material management efficiency and space utilization of CNC machine tools; it has a stable structure, reliable operation, and is suitable for various industrial scenarios, possessing good practicality and promotional value. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the push structure in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical moving mechanism in this embodiment; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lateral pushing mechanism in this embodiment.
[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Frame; 2. Side plate; 3. Top frame; 4. Three-axis robot; 5. Gripping mechanism; 6. Pallet; 7. Pad; 8. Vertical moving mechanism; 81. Frame; 82. Vertical guide rail; 83. Vertical rack; 84. Sliding seat; 85. Drive motor; 86. Transmission device; 87. Stabilizing bearing; 88. Drive shaft; 89. Gear No. 1; 9. Lateral pushing mechanism; 91. Base plate; 92. Lateral guide rail; 93. Lateral rack; 94. Stabilizing seat; 95. Lateral moving seat; 96. Push motor; 97. Gear No. 2; 98. Push plate; 10. Positioning plate; 11. Limit block. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.
[0024] A multi-layer shelving hopper for CNC machine tools includes a frame 1, a top frame 3 mounted on the frame 1, a three-axis robot 4 mounted on the top frame 3, and a gripping mechanism 5 connected to the operating end of the three-axis robot 4 for gripping material trays and conveying them into the hopper via the three-axis robot 4. Multiple sets of pallets 6 are fixedly connected between the two inner sides of the frame 1, with multiple material trays placed on the pallets 6 respectively. A vertical moving mechanism 8 is also provided inside the frame 1, with a horizontal pushing mechanism 9 mounted on the vertical moving mechanism 8. Two sets of positioning plates 10 are fixedly connected to the vertical moving mechanism 8. The height of the horizontal pushing mechanism 9 is adjusted by the vertical moving mechanism 8, and then the material trays on the positioning plates 10 are pushed onto the pallets 6 via the horizontal pushing mechanism 9, or the material trays originally on the pallets 6 can be pushed out for storage or subsequent processing.
[0025] Furthermore, the vertical moving mechanism 8 includes a frame 81 and multiple sets of vertical guide rails 82 and vertical racks 83 fixed on the frame 1. A drive motor 85 is fixedly connected to one side of the frame 81. Stabilizing bearings 87 are provided on both sides of the frame 81. A transmission shaft 88 is provided between two stabilizing bearings 87. A transmission device 86 is provided between the transmission shaft 88 and the output shaft of the drive motor 85. The transmission device 86 is a gear and belt transmission structure. The drive motor 85 can drive the transmission shaft 88 to rotate. A first gear 89 is fixedly connected to both ends of the transmission shaft 88. The first gear 89 meshes with the vertical rack 83. Under the control of the drive motor 85, the frame 81 can move vertically along the vertical guide rails 82.
[0026] Furthermore, two sets of sliding seats 84 are fixedly connected to both sides of the frame 81. The four sets of sliding seats 84 are slidably connected to the four sets of guide rails 82, making the frame 81 more stable when moving vertically.
[0027] Furthermore, the transverse pushing mechanism 9 includes a base plate 91, which is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame 81. Two sets of transverse guide rails 92 and a transverse rack 93 are fixedly connected to the base plate 91. Stabilizing seats 94 are slidably mounted on both sets of transverse guide rails 92. A transverse moving seat 95 is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of stabilizing seats 94. A pushing motor 96 is mounted on the top of the transverse moving seat 95. A second gear 97 that meshes with the transverse rack 93 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the pushing motor 96. A pushing plate 98 is mounted on the transverse moving seat 95. The position of the pushing plate 98 is controlled by the pushing motor 96, thereby pushing the material tray, which can push the material tray out of or into the hopper.
[0028] Furthermore, limiting blocks 11 are fixedly connected to opposite sides of the two sets of positioning plates 10, which can restrict the position of the material tray, thereby improving the effect of pushing the material tray out or in.
[0029] Furthermore, side plates 2 are provided on both sides of the frame 1 to protect the sides of the hopper, thereby improving the performance.
[0030] Furthermore, a pad 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame 1 to improve the performance of the hopper.
[0031] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: the vertical moving mechanism 8 is controlled by the drive motor 85 to move up and down along the guide rail, so that the horizontal pushing mechanism 9 is aligned with the target pallet layer; the pushing motor 96 drives the gear to move along the rack, which drives the pushing plate 98 to push the material tray from the positioning plate 10 into the pallet or push the pallet out; thus realizing fully automated multi-layer material tray storage and scheduling, and improving the continuous operation capability and production efficiency of CNC machine tools.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "other end", "upper", "side", "top", "inner", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0033] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixing", "screw connection", etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Unless otherwise explicitly limited, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a top frame (3), a three-axis manipulator (4) is provided on the top frame (3), a gripping mechanism (5) is connected to the operating end of the three-axis manipulator (4), multiple sets of trays (6) are fixedly connected between the two sides inside the frame (1), a vertical moving mechanism (8) is also provided on the inside of the frame (1), a horizontal pushing mechanism (9) is provided on the vertical moving mechanism (8), and two sets of positioning plates (10) are fixedly connected on the vertical moving mechanism (8).
2. The multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vertical moving mechanism (8) includes a frame (81) and multiple sets of vertical guide rails (82) and vertical racks (83) fixed on the frame (1). A drive motor (85) is fixedly connected to one side of the frame (81). Stable bearings (87) are provided on both sides of the frame (81). A transmission shaft (88) is provided between the two stable bearings (87). A transmission device (86) is provided between the transmission shaft (88) and the output shaft of the drive motor (85). A first gear (89) is fixedly connected to both ends of the transmission shaft (88). The first gear (89) meshes with the vertical rack (83).
3. A multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two sets of sliding seats (84) are fixedly connected to both sides of the frame (81), and the four sets of sliding seats (84) are slidably connected to the four sets of guide rails (82).
4. A multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lateral pushing mechanism (9) includes a base plate (91), which is fixedly mounted on the top of the frame (81). Two sets of lateral guide rails (92) and a lateral rack (93) are fixedly connected on the base plate (91). Stabilizers (94) are slidably mounted on both sets of lateral guide rails (92). A lateral moving seat (95) is fixedly connected to the top of the two sets of stabilizers (94). A pushing motor (96) is mounted on the top of the lateral moving seat (95). A second gear (97) that meshes with the lateral rack (93) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the pushing motor (96). A pushing plate (98) is mounted on the lateral moving seat (95).
5. A multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting blocks (11) are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the two sets of positioning plates (10).
6. A multi-layer sheet metal hopper for CNC machine tools according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with side plates (2) on both sides, and a pad (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the frame (1).
