A feeding device for assembling seedling pots

Abstract

The utility model relates to agricultural production technical field, concretely is a kind of feeding device of seedling pot assembly, including support frame, a pair of ladder plate and a pair of bearing plate are fixed on support frame, relative clearance is left between each pair of ladder plate and each pair of bearing plate, and support platform is fixed between the top of two bearing plates.The feeding device of seedling pot assembly, the automation feeding of bottom plate and baffle is realized by sending board subassembly and board placing subassembly, without artificial one by one placement, effectively reduce labour intensity, reduce manpower cost, solve the pain point of prior art dependence on manual, simultaneously, through clearance guide, guide rod limit and cylinder precision drive design, the feeding position deviation of bottom plate and baffle is greatly reduced, avoid the splicing damage caused by artificial operation error, furthermore, two components cooperate to realize the synchronous feeding of bottom plate and four baffles, feeding speed is fast, can match the high-speed assembly demand of large-scale production, effectively solve the problem of low production efficiency of prior art.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural production technology, specifically to a feeding device for assembling seedling pots. Background Technology

[0002] In modern agricultural production, seedling trays, as a key carrier for cultivating seedlings, are in increasing demand as large-scale planting progresses. Seedling trays typically consist of four independent baffles and a base plate, requiring precise assembly to form a complete tray structure for subsequent substrate filling, sowing, and other seedling cultivation processes. However, the current assembly of seedling trays, especially the feeding of core components, still faces numerous technical bottlenecks, severely hindering the automation upgrade and efficiency improvement of the seedling industry.

[0003] With the initial application of automation technology in the agricultural field, some enterprises have tried to introduce simple mechanical feeding equipment. However, the existing equipment generally suffers from single function and poor adaptability. Most of them require operators to manually place the scattered base plate and four baffles one by one into the assembly station. This is not only labor-intensive and costly, but also prone to human error that causes the placement of parts to deviate, thus affecting the subsequent assembly accuracy and causing quality problems such as unstable pot assembly and damage. At the same time, the speed of manual feeding is limited by the physical strength and skill of the operators, making it difficult to match the high-speed assembly requirements of large-scale production. This results in low overall production line efficiency and an inability to meet the large demand for seedling pots during the peak agricultural season. Utility Model Content

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a feeding device for assembling seedling pots, comprising a support frame, on which a pair of stepped plates and a pair of bearing plates are fixed, with a gap between each pair of stepped plates and each pair of bearing plates; a support platform is fixed between the tops of the two bearing plates; an assembly device is installed in the middle of the support platform; and plate-laying assemblies adapted to different baffles are installed on all four sides of the support platform located on the assembly device; a plate-feeding assembly is installed between the support frame and the pair of stepped plates; the plate-feeding assembly includes... A stacking frame installed between the tops of the stepped plates has a pushing part installed at the bottom of the support frame. The moving end of the pushing part is fixed with a pushing block that slides in the gap. The pushing block is equipped with a pushing mechanism that can move in the gap and below the stacking frame. The plate placement assembly includes a guide plate frame fixed on the four sides of the support platform. Four sets of stacking plates are fixed on the guide plate frame. A T-plate is fixed on the inner side of the guide plate frame. A pushing part is installed on the top and bottom of the T-plate. A moving pushing rod is fixed at the ejector end of the upper pushing part. A pushing support frame that slides with the guide plate frame is fixed on the moving pushing rod.

[0005] Furthermore, the stacking frame includes horizontal plates that are respectively fixed to the steps and distributed opposite each other. Both ends of the horizontal plates are fixed with side plates that span the steps. The bottom of the outward-facing side plate is in contact with the steps and has a bottom opening adapted to the pushing mechanism. There is a space between the bottom of the other side plate and the steps. The four corners between the horizontal plates and the side plates are fixed with upright plates for stacking the base plates.

[0006] Furthermore, the pushing part is a pushing cylinder that is horizontally installed at the bottom of the support frame, and the piston rod of the pushing cylinder is fixed to the pushing block.

[0007] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a push plate fixed to the top of the pushing block. The top of the push plate has an outward slope, and the concave surface formed between the push plate and the step plate is adapted to the bottom opening. The top of the push plate is higher than the top of the step plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the guide plate frame includes a pair of guide plates fixed on the support platform. The top of the guide plates is arc-shaped and stepped. Multiple support rods are fixed between the guide plates. A support plate with space left below the stacking plate is fixed on the opposite side. An arc-shaped side guard is fixed on the outward side. The top of the side guard is higher than the top of the guide plates. The T-plate is fixed between the guide plates.

[0009] Furthermore, the pushing part includes a shifting cylinder installed on the top of the T-plate and a push-out cylinder installed at the bottom in the opposite direction to the shifting cylinder. The piston rod of the push-out cylinder is fixed with a push-out plate opposite to the assembly device. The piston rod of the shifting cylinder is fixed with the shifting rod. A pair of guide rods that are slidably connected to the guide plate are fixed on the back of the push-out plate.

[0010] Furthermore, the push support frame includes a pair of ejector plates fixed to the outside of the push rod, and multiple connecting rods are fixed between the ejector plates. Two sets of guide rods that slide with the guide plate are also fixed to the outside of the push rod.

[0011] Furthermore, the ejector plate includes an integrally formed upper structure and a lower structure. The upper structure is a vertically arranged concave plate, the notch of which is adapted to the docking direction of the assembly station. The lower structure is an L-shaped plate, one end of which is connected to the protruding end below the concave plate, and the other end extends horizontally. The top height of the concave plate is higher than the top height of the support plate, and the extended end of the L-shaped plate can extend into the area directly below the guide plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] The feeding device for this seedling tray assembly automates the feeding of the bottom plate and baffles through the feeding plate assembly and the placing plate assembly. This eliminates the need for manual placement, effectively reducing labor intensity and labor costs, and solving the pain point of existing technologies that rely on manual labor. At the same time, through the gap guidance, guide rod limiting and cylinder precision drive design, the feeding position deviation of the bottom plate and baffles is greatly reduced, avoiding splicing damage caused by human operation errors. In addition, the two major components work together to achieve synchronous feeding of the bottom plate and four baffles. The feeding speed is fast and can meet the high-speed assembly requirements of large-scale production, effectively solving the problem of low production efficiency of existing technologies. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the feed plate assembly of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the horizontal plate connection structure;

[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection structure of the push cylinder;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the support platform connection structure in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the plate assembly of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection structure of the top-mounted plate;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a seedling tray.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Support frame; 2. Feeding assembly; 21. Horizontal plate; 22. Vertical plate; 23. Side plate; 24. Pushing cylinder; 25. Pushing block; 28. Pulley; 3. Support platform; 4. Assembly device; 5. Placing assembly; 51. Guide plate; 52. Support rod; 53. Side guard; 54. Support plate; 55. Stacking plate; 56. T-plate; 57. Moving and pushing cylinder; 58. Moving and pushing rod; 59. Ejection plate; 510. Guide rod; 511. Ejection cylinder; 512. Ejection plate; 513. Connecting rod; 6. Step plate; 7. Bearing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Please see Figures 1-8 This embodiment of a feeding device for assembling seedling pots includes a support frame 1. A pair of stepped plates 6 and a pair of supporting plates 7 are fixed on the support frame 1. A gap is left between each pair of stepped plates 6 and each pair of supporting plates 7. A support platform 3 is fixed between the tops of the two supporting plates 7. An assembly device 4 is installed in the middle of the support platform 3. Plate-laying assemblies 5 are installed on all four sides of the support platform 3 surrounding the assembly device 4. A plate-feeding assembly 2 is installed between the support frame 1 and the pair of stepped plates 6. The gap between the stepped plates 6 and the supporting plates 7 provides a guiding channel for the pushing movement of the plate-feeding assembly 2, ensuring accurate feeding path. The plate-laying assembly 5 is arranged around the assembly device 4 to achieve synchronous alignment and feeding of the four baffles, adapting to the square structure of the seedling pot and improving assembly efficiency.

[0025] like Figures 2-4 The feeding assembly 2 includes horizontal plates 21 fixed on the stepped plate 6 and distributed opposite each other. Both ends of the horizontal plates 21 are fixed with side plates 23 that span the stepped plate 6. The bottom of the outward-facing side plate 23 is in contact with the stepped plate 6 and has a bottom opening. The bottom of the other side plate 23 is left with a space between it and the stepped plate 6. Vertical plates 22 are fixed at the four corners between the horizontal plates 21 and the side plates 23. A pushing cylinder 24 is installed at the bottom of the support frame 1. A pushing block 25 is fixed to the piston rod of the pushing cylinder 24. A lever 28 is fixed to the top of the pushing block 25. The outward-facing side of the top of the lever 28 has a slope. The concave surface between the lever 28 and the stepped plate 6 and the bottom opening of the side plate 23 are adapted. The top of the lever 28 is higher than the top of the stepped plate 6.

[0026] The horizontal plate 21, side plate 23, and vertical plate 22 together form a base plate stacking space, allowing multiple plates to be stacked at once. Figure 8The A-plate reduces the frequency of manual material replenishment. The bottom opening of the outward-facing side plate 23 is adapted to the movement of the push plate, while the gap between the inward-facing side plate 23 and the step plate 6 provides an outlet for the bottom plate conveying, preventing the bottom plate from jamming. At the same time, it can push the bottom bottom plate to the bottom of the assembly device. The four corner upright plates 22 limit the bottom plates, ensuring that the stacked bottom plates are neatly arranged, laying the foundation for subsequent precise pushing. The pushing cylinder 24 serves as the power source, providing stable pushing force and fast response speed, and can precisely control the stroke of the pushing block 25. Compared with the motor drive structure, it is simpler and more cost-effective. The slope design of the push plate 28 is low, which is suitable for the low-cost needs of agricultural production. When resetting, the slope of the push plate will first contact the bottom plate, and the slope allows the push plate to pass smoothly until it is moved to the bottom. Therefore, the bottom plate falls to the inward side of the push plate to avoid jamming. At the same time, the concave adaptation design ensures that the push plate 28 fits with the step plate 6 and the side plate 23 when it moves, improving the pushing stability. The top of the push plate is higher than the step plate 6. When the bottom plate is pushed, the push plate pushes the bottom plate under the assembly device. At the same time, the bottom plate can also push the assembled seedling pot away.

[0027] like Figures 6-7 The plate-laying assembly 5 includes a pair of guide plates 51 fixed to the four sides of the support platform 3. The distance between the two front guide plates 51 is equal to the distance between the two back guide plates 51, and the distance between the left guide plates 51 is equal to the distance between the right guide plates 51. The distance between the pair of front and back guide plates 51 is greater than the distance between the pair of left and right guide plates 51. The top of the guide plates 51 is arc-shaped and stepped. At least two support rods 52 are fixed between the guide plates 51. Two sets of stacking plates 55 are fixed on opposite sides of each guide plate 51. The four sets of stacking plates 55 form a rectangle. A support plate 54 located below the corresponding two stacking plates 55 is also fixed on the opposite side of the guide plates 51. An arc-shaped side rail 53 is fixed on the side opposite to the guide plates 51. The top of the side rail 53 is higher than the guide plate. 51. A T-plate 56 is fixed between the guide plates 51. A shifting cylinder 57 is installed on the top of the T-plate 56, and an ejection cylinder 511 is installed on the bottom. An ejection plate 512 is fixed to the piston rod of the ejection cylinder 511. Two sets of guide rods 510 that are slidably connected to the corresponding guide plates 51 are fixed to the back of the ejection plate 512. A shifting rod 58 is fixed to the piston rod of the shifting cylinder 57. A pair of ejection plates 59 are fixed to the outside of the shifting rod 58. At least two connecting rods 513 are fixed between the ejection plates 59. Two sets of guide rods 510 that slide with the guide plates 51 are fixed to the outside of the shifting rod 58. The ejection plate 59 is an integrally formed upper concave plate and lower L-shaped plate. The opening of the concave plate faces the assembly device. The top of the concave plate is higher than the support plate 54. The extension end of the L-shaped plate can extend into the bottom of the guide plate 51 to support the falling baffle.

[0028] The support rod 52 enhances the structural strength of the guide plate 51, preventing deformation over long-term use. The material stacking plates cooperate with the support plate; the front and rear material stacking plates, in conjunction with the support plate, can hold the front and rear B-blocks, while the left and right material stacking plates, in conjunction with the support plate, can hold the left and right C-blocks. The gap between the material stacking plates and the support plate allows the bottom baffle to be positioned at the top of the concave plate of the ejector plate. When the push cylinder drives the ejector plate outward, the protruding end above the concave plate pushes the baffle forward, and simultaneously, the falling baffle lands on the upper surface of the concave plate. The baffle plate is pushed forward until the cylinder retracts, causing it to fall onto the support plate. When it is in front of the protruding end above the concave plate, it can be pushed forward by the concave plate. The side stop acts as a limit to prevent left and right deviation. At the same time, it slides down to the designated position guided by the arc surface of the guide plate. The baffle plate is supported by the L-shaped plate of the ejector plate, so that the baffle plate is located between the assembly device and the ejector plate. The ejector plate pushes the baffle plate forward to the assembly station to complete the upper plate operation. Then, the bottom baffle plate is pushed forward so that the falling baffle plate falls back onto the top of the concave plate.

[0029] In summary, the base plate A, baffle plate B, and baffle plate C mentioned above are all made of plastic.

[0030] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:

[0031] Before starting the equipment, the A base plate is stacked within the stacking space formed by the horizontal, side, and vertical plates of the feeding assembly. The four corner vertical plates limit the base plate to ensure neat stacking. At the same time, the B and C baffles are placed between the stacking plate and support plate of the dispensing assembly, respectively. Under the limiting action of the guide plate and side guards, the front, rear, left, and right baffles are stably stacked in their respective feeding areas, completing the material pre-storage. At this time, the push plate of the feeding assembly is in the initial reset state, with its top concave surface matching the bottom opening of the stepped plate and the outward-facing side plate. The top of the concave plate of the dispensing assembly's ejector plate is higher than the support plate, and the bottom baffle is exactly located on the top of the concave plate, preparing for subsequent pushing. First, the pushing cylinder, as the power source, drives the pushing block to move the push plate along... The guide channel between the stepped plate and the supporting plate moves. Because the top of the pusher plate is higher than the stepped plate, during the movement, the pusher plate will accurately move the bottom A base plate in the stacking space, pushing it along the surface of the stepped plate to the designated position directly below the assembly device. The stroke of the pusher cylinder is controllable to ensure accurate positioning of the base plate. When the pusher cylinder drives the pusher plate to reset, the slope design of the top of the pusher plate allows it to smoothly contact and pass through the base plates stacked above. The upper base plate falls to the inside of the pusher plate under the action of gravity, completing the feeding preparation of the next base plate and realizing the continuous conveying of the base plates. The baffle conveying is executed synchronously by four sets of plate-laying components around the assembly device, which is suitable for the four-sided structure requirements of the square seedling pot. First, the moving cylinder drives the moving rod to move the ejector plate inward. The protruding end of the concave plate pushes the bottom baffle forward, while the stacked baffles above fall onto the upper surface of the concave plate under gravity. Then, the push cylinder drives the ejector plate to retract, and the baffles on the concave plate fall onto the support plate. The previously pushed baffles are then supported by the L-shaped plate of the ejector plate, stabilizing them between the assembly device and the ejector plate, completing the initial displacement of the baffles. Next, the ejector cylinder drives the ejector plate to move along the guide rod, precisely pushing the baffles on the L-shaped plate to the corresponding position on the assembly device, forming an initial connection with the lower A base plate. The four sets of plate-laying assemblies operate synchronously, achieving synchronized alignment and feeding of the four baffles. Once the A base plate and the four B and C baffles have reached their assembly positions, the assembly device in the middle of the support platform is activated, aligning the base plate and the baffles... The plates are assembled and fixed to form a complete square seedling tray. After assembly, the pushing cylinder of the plate feeding component is activated again. The newly pushed A base plate will simultaneously push the assembled seedling tray away from the assembly station during the movement, realizing the automatic transfer of the finished product. At the same time, the new base plate is accurately positioned and enters the next round of assembly cycle. During this process, the gap between the step plate and the support plate always provides guidance for the movement of the plate. The support rod of the plate placement component enhances the structural stability of the guide plate. The side guard and the arc surface of the guide plate ensure that the baffle does not deviate when it falls. All components work together to realize the continuous operation of assembly, transfer and feeding. All components are linked with the assembly device as the core to realize the full-process automation from material pre-storage to finished product output, meeting the needs of low cost and high efficiency in agricultural production.

[0032] The entire workflow is now complete, and anything not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[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 feeding device for assembling seedling pots, characterized in that: Includes a support frame (1), on which a pair of step plates (6) and a pair of bearing plates (7) are fixed. There is a gap between each pair of step plates (6) and each pair of bearing plates (7). A support platform (3) is fixed between the tops of the two bearing plates (7). An assembly device (4) is installed in the middle of the support platform (3). The support platform (3) is located on all four sides of the assembly device (4) and a plate-laying assembly (5) adapted to different baffles is installed. A plate-feeding assembly (2) is installed between the support frame (1) and the pair of step plates (6). The feeding assembly (2) includes a plate rack installed between the tops of the step plates (6), and a pushing part is installed at the bottom of the support frame (1). The moving end of the pushing part is fixed with a pushing block (25) that slides in the gap. A push mechanism that can move in the gap and below the plate rack is installed on the pushing block (25). The plate-laying assembly (5) includes a guide plate frame fixed on the four sides of the support platform (3). Four sets of stacking plates (55) are fixed on the guide plate frame. A T plate (56) is fixed on the inner side of the guide plate frame. A pusher is installed on the top and bottom of the T plate (56). A push rod (58) is fixed on the top end of the pusher. A push support frame that slides with the guide plate frame is fixed on the push rod (58).

2. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacking frame includes horizontal plates (21) that are respectively fixed on the step plate (6) and distributed opposite each other. Both ends of the horizontal plate (21) are fixed with side plates (23) that span the step plate (6). The bottom of the outward side plate (23) is in contact with the step plate (6) and has a bottom opening adapted to the push mechanism. There is a space between the bottom of the other side plate (23) and the step plate (6). The four corners between the horizontal plate (21) and the side plate (23) are fixed with upright plates (22) for stacking the base plate.

3. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pushing part is a pushing cylinder (24) that is horizontally installed at the bottom of the support frame (1), and the piston rod of the pushing cylinder (24) is fixed to the pushing block (25).

4. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 3, characterized in that: The push mechanism includes a push plate (28) fixed on the top of the push block (25). The top of the push plate (28) has an outward slope. The concave surface formed between the push plate (28) and the step plate (6) is adapted to the bottom opening. The top of the push plate (28) is higher than the top of the step plate (6).

5. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide plate frame includes a pair of guide plates (51) fixed on the support platform (3). The top of the guide plates (51) is arc-shaped and stepped. Multiple support rods (52) are fixed between the guide plates (51). A support plate (54) with space left below the stacking plate (55) is fixed on the opposite side. An arc-shaped side guard (53) is fixed on the outward side. The top of the side guard (53) is higher than the top of the guide plates (51). The T plate (56) is fixed between the guide plates (51).

6. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pusher includes a pusher cylinder (57) mounted on the top of the T-plate (56) and a pusher cylinder (511) mounted at the bottom in the opposite direction to the pusher cylinder (57). The piston rod of the pusher cylinder (511) is fixed with a pusher plate (512) opposite to the assembly device (4). The piston rod of the pusher cylinder (57) is fixed with the pusher rod (58). A pair of guide rods (510) that are slidably connected to the guide plate (51) are fixed on the back of the pusher plate (512).

7. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pusher frame includes a pair of ejector plates (59) fixed to the outside of the push rod (58), and multiple connecting rods (513) are fixed between the ejector plates (59). Two sets of guide rods (510) that slide with the guide plate (51) are also fixed to the outside of the push rod (58).

8. The feeding device for assembling seedling pots according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ejector plate (59) includes an integrally formed upper structure and a lower structure. The upper structure is a vertically arranged concave plate with the notch facing the docking direction of the assembly station. The lower structure is an L-shaped plate with one end connected to the protruding end below the concave plate and the other end extending horizontally. The top height of the concave plate is higher than the top height of the support plate (54), and the extended end of the L-shaped plate can extend into the area directly below the guide plate (51).

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