Feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of feeding devices, and feeding device includes storage tank and feeding mechanism.Storage tank includes box, movable plate and limiting component, movable plate is set on box, and with box enclose to form the storage bin for storing bar stock, movable plate can be moved along the axial direction of bar stock relative to box, and the relative position of box is fixed by limiting component;Feeding mechanism is used to drive bar stock to leave storage bin.The utility model discloses a kind of feeding devices, movable plate and box can enclose to form the storage bin for storing bar stock, movable plate can move along the axial direction of bar stock, to make the size of storage bin in the axial direction of bar stock and the length of bar stock adaptation, bar stock when moving, can be butted with the surface of movable plate, to make movable plate can provide restriction force along the direction perpendicular to the axis of bar stock to bar stock, to reduce the risk that bar stock rotates around the axis of direction perpendicular to the axial direction of bar stock.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation technology, and in particular to a feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process, bar stock is usually stored in a storage silo. Multiple bars are arranged radially within the silo. During loading, these bars need to be removed from the silo sequentially. In existing technology, during the removal of the bars from the silo, the bars rotate around an axis perpendicular to their axis of rotation. This can cause the arrangement of the bars to deviate from expectations, resulting in loading difficulties. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a feeding device that can reduce the risk of bar stock rotating around an axis perpendicular to the bar stock's axial direction.

[0004] This utility model provides a feeding device, which includes a storage bin and a feeding mechanism. The storage bin includes a body, a movable plate, and a limiting component. The movable plate is disposed on the body and encloses the body to form a storage bin for storing bar stock. The movable plate can move relative to the body along the axial direction of the bar stock and is fixed in its relative position to the body by the limiting component. The feeding mechanism is used to drive the bar stock out of the storage bin.

[0005] The feeding device provided by this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The movable plate and the box can be enclosed to form a storage bin for storing bar stock. The movable plate can move along the axial direction of the bar stock so that the axial dimension of the storage bin is adapted to the length of the bar stock. When the bar stock is moving, it can abut against the surface of the movable plate so that the movable plate can provide a restraining force on the bar stock in a direction perpendicular to the bar stock axis, thereby reducing the risk of the bar stock rotating around an axis perpendicular to the bar stock axis.

[0006] In one embodiment of this implementation, the limiting component further includes an adjusting member and a fastener. The adjusting member is connected to the movable plate and is movably connected to the housing. The adjusting member has a threaded hole, and the fastener passes through the threaded hole. The fastener can move along the axial direction of the threaded hole to abut against the storage box.

[0007] In one embodiment of this implementation, the box body has an outlet, and the feeding mechanism includes a carrier member that is movably connected to the box body. The carrier member has a protrusion that can push the bar stock through the outlet to change the relative position of multiple bar stock in the storage bin.

[0008] In one embodiment of this implementation, the feeding mechanism includes a push ball, and the carrier has an installation groove. The push ball is rotatably engaged with the installation groove and is partially exposed outside the installation groove to form a protrusion.

[0009] In one embodiment of this implementation, the carrier is provided with a receiving groove. The carrier can move to a position where the receiving groove is opposite to the outlet, so that the bar can fall into the receiving groove through the outlet. The carrier can drive the receiving groove to a feeding position so that the bar can be fed.

[0010] In one embodiment of this implementation, the carrier forms a limiting surface, and when the receiving groove is in the feeding position, the limiting surface covers the outlet, and the protrusion is set on the limiting surface.

[0011] In one embodiment of this implementation, the storage bin is used to store bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction, the receiving groove passes through the carrier along the first direction, and the feeding mechanism further includes a driving component connected to the carrier. The driving component can drive the carrier to move in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so that the receiving groove moves to a position opposite to the outlet or to a feeding position.

[0012] In one embodiment of this implementation, the storage bin is used to store bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction. The feeding mechanism also includes a first block, which is detachably connected to the carrier. The first block is located in the receiving groove to change the size of the empty portion of the receiving groove in the direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0013] In one embodiment of this implementation, the feeding mechanism further includes a second block, the carrier having a boss, the second block being detachably connected to the carrier, the second block being opposite to the side of the boss and spaced apart from the boss, and the gap between the second block and the boss forming a receiving groove.

[0014] In one embodiment of this implementation, the bottom wall of the storage silo is formed with an inclined surface, which is connected to the side wall of the outlet so that the bar stock can move along the inclined surface to the outlet.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the feeding device according to one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of the feeding device; Figure 3 yes Figure 1An enlarged schematic diagram of part of the structure of the feeding device; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Side view of the feeding device.

[0017] Figure label: Feeding device 100; storage bin 10; box body 11; outlet 111; movable plate 12; storage silo 13; inclined surface 131; limiting component 14; adjusting component 141; fastener 142; feeding mechanism 20; bearing component 21; receiving groove 211; limiting surface 212; boss 213; pushing ball 22; first block 23; second block 24; driving component 25. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0019] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying 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.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the feeding device 100 according to one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top view of a feeding device 100. This embodiment of the invention provides a feeding device 100, which includes a storage bin 10 and a feeding mechanism 20. The storage bin 10 includes a bin body 11, a movable plate 12, and a limiting component 14. The movable plate 12 is disposed on the bin body 11 and forms a storage hopper 13 for storing bar stock, which is capable of moving relative to the bin body 11 along the axial direction of the bar stock and is fixed in its relative position to the bin body 11 by the limiting component 14. The feeding mechanism 20 is used to drive the bar stock out of the storage hopper 13.

[0025] Specifically, the housing 11 is used to store bar stock with its axis parallel to the Y direction. The movable plate 12 is movably connected to the housing 11 along the Y direction. When the movable plate 12 moves relative to the housing 11 along the Y direction, the size of the storage bin 13 changes in the Y direction. A limiting component 14 can be installed on either the movable plate 12 or the housing 11, and the movable plate 12 and the housing 11 can be connected by magnetic attraction or adhesion to restrict the movement of the movable plate 12 relative to the housing 11. In this embodiment, the limiting component 14 is installed on the movable plate 12 and restricts the movement of the movable plate 12 relative to the housing 11 by abutting against it. The feeding mechanism 20 includes a linear driver. When the driving end of the linear driver moves, it can push the bar stock to leave the storage bin 13.

[0026] Understandably, the movable plate 12 is movable so that the dimension of the storage bin 13 in the Y direction matches the axial dimension of the bar stock, so that the movable plate 12 abuts against the end face of the bar stock, thereby restricting the rotation of the bar stock.

[0027] The feeding device 100 of this utility model can be enclosed by a movable plate 12 and a box 11 to form a storage bin 13 for storing bar stock. The movable plate 12 can move along the axial direction of the bar stock so that the size of the storage bin 13 in the axial direction of the bar stock is adapted to the length of the bar stock. When the bar stock is moving, it can abut against the surface of the movable plate 12 so that the movable plate 12 can provide a limiting force on the bar stock in a direction perpendicular to the bar stock axis, thereby reducing the risk of the bar stock rotating around an axis perpendicular to the bar stock axis.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment of this implementation, the limiting component 14 further includes an adjusting member 141 and a fastener 142. The adjusting member 141 is connected to the movable plate 12 and is movably connected to the housing 11. The adjusting member 141 has a threaded hole, and the fastener 142 passes through the threaded hole. The fastener 142 can move along the axial direction of the threaded hole to abut against the storage box 10.

[0029] Specifically, the adjusting member 141 is movably connected to the housing 11 along the Y direction. The adjusting member 141 is movably connected to the housing 11 by sliding engagement with it. The fastener 142, the adjusting member 141, and the fastener 142 are arranged sequentially along the Z direction. The threaded hole on the adjusting member 141 passes through the adjusting member 141 along the Z direction. The fastener 142 extends into the threaded hole from the side of the adjusting member 141 away from the housing 11 and extends out from the side of the adjusting member 141 toward the housing 11. In some embodiments, the housing 11 has multiple adjusting holes arranged along the Y direction. The part of the fastener 142 extending out from the side of the adjusting member 141 toward the housing 11 extends into the adjusting hole.

[0030] Understandably, when the fastener 142 extends into the adjustment hole on the housing 11, it restricts the movement of the adjusting member 141 relative to the housing 11, thereby fixing the movable plate 12 relative to the housing 11 and keeping the storage bin 13 fixed in the Y direction. The fastener 142 can rotate relative to the adjusting member 141. When the fastener 142 rotates, it can exit the adjustment hole in the Z direction to release the restriction on the movement of the movable plate 12, thereby making the storage bin 13 adjustable in the Y direction. After the fastener 142 exits from one adjustment hole, the adjusting member 141 can drive the fastener 142 to move in the Y direction to be opposite to another adjustment hole, allowing the fastener 142 to extend into the adjustment hole currently opposite to the fastener 142, so that the adjusting member 141 and the movable plate 12 are fixed in the current position. This arrangement can fix the movable plate 12, reducing the risk of bar deflection caused by the movable plate 12 moving unexpectedly, and also allows the storage bin 13 to be adjustable in the Y direction. It should be understood that in some other embodiments, a strip hole extending in the Y direction may be provided on the housing 11, and the portion of the fastener 142 extending from the side of the adjusting member 141 toward the housing 11 may engage with the strip hole to achieve the fixation and adjustment of the position of the movable plate 12.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the feeding device 100. In one embodiment of this implementation, the housing 11 has an outlet 111, and the feeding mechanism 20 includes a support member 21, which is movably connected to the housing 11. The support member 21 is provided with a protrusion, which can push the bar stock through the outlet 111 to change the relative position between multiple bar stocks in the storage bin 13.

[0032] Specifically, the housing 11 is used to stack multiple bars in the storage bin 13. The outlet 111 is connected to the storage bin 13 and is located on one side of the housing 11 along the Z direction. The support member 21 is movably connected to the housing 11 along the X direction. The support member 21 is located on the side with the outlet 111. The protrusion is located on the side of the support member 21 facing the housing 11. The protrusion protrudes relative to the support member 21 along the Z direction and can extend into the storage bin 13 through the outlet 111.

[0033] Understandably, when multiple bars are stacked in the storage bin 13, their outer circumferences abut against each other and work together to form a stable structure. This may restrict the relative movement between the bars, causing them to become blocked in the storage bin 13, resulting in obstructed bar discharge. When the support member 21 moves, the protrusion pushes the bars in the storage bin 13 through the outlet 111, causing the bars in the storage bin 13 to shake. This disrupts the stable structure formed by the bars and causes relative movement between them along the radial direction, thereby changing the arrangement of the bars in the storage bin 13 and reducing the risk of bars becoming blocked in the storage bin 13.

[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this implementation, the feeding mechanism 20 includes a push ball 22, and the carrier 21 has an installation groove. The push ball 22 is rotatably engaged with the installation groove and is partially exposed outside the installation groove to form a protrusion.

[0035] Specifically, the mounting groove is located on the side of the support member 21 facing the housing 11. It is understood that after the protrusion extends into the storage bin 13 through the outlet 111, it can abut against the outer circumferential surface of the bar stock. When the support member 21 drives the protrusion to move, friction may occur between the protrusion and the outer circumferential surface of the bar stock. By forming the protrusion through the pushing ball 22 and rotatably mounting the pushing ball 22 on the support member 21, on the one hand, the contact area between the protrusion and the bar stock can be reduced; on the other hand, the protrusion can rotate under the action of the frictional force between the protrusion and the bar stock, thereby reducing the frictional force between the protrusion and the bar stock and reducing the risk of damage to the outer circumferential surface of the bar stock.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment of this implementation, the carrier 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211. The carrier 21 can be moved to the position where the receiving groove 211 is opposite to the outlet 111, so that the bar can fall into the receiving groove 211 through the outlet 111. The carrier 21 can drive the receiving groove 211 to the feeding position so that the bar can be fed.

[0037] Specifically, the receiving groove 211 is located on the side of the support member 21 facing the housing 11. It can be understood that the receiving groove 211 can accommodate a single bar stock, so that during one reciprocating motion of the support member 21 in the X direction, a bar stock can be separated from multiple bar stock in the storage bin 13 and transferred to the outside of the storage bin 13. Thus, multiple bar stock can be transferred one by one during multiple reciprocating motions of the support member 21, which is beneficial to improving the automation level of the feeding device 100.

[0038] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this implementation, the carrier 21 forms a limiting surface 212. When the receiving groove 211 is in the feeding position, the limiting surface 212 covers the outlet 111, and the protrusion is provided on the limiting surface 212.

[0039] Specifically, the limiting surface 212 is perpendicular to the Z direction, the receiving groove 211 is located on one side of the limiting surface 212 along the X direction, the side wall of the receiving groove 211 is connected to the limiting surface 212, and the protrusion is set close to the receiving groove 211 in the Y direction so that when the receiving groove 211 is opposite to the outlet 111, the protrusion is opposite to the outlet 111.

[0040] Understandably, when the limiting surface 212 covers the outlet 111, it can restrict the bar stock from leaving the storage bin 13 through the outlet 111, which helps to reduce the risk of leakage from the storage bin 10.

[0041] It should be noted that when the support member 21 drives the protrusion to move, the protrusion continuously pushes the bar stock, causing it to be in a swaying state. After the bar stock exits the swaying state, the multiple bar stock pieces will re-form a stable structure. When the receiving groove 211 is opposite to the outlet 111, the protrusion is opposite to the outlet 111. During the process of the receiving groove 211 moving to be opposite to the outlet 111, the protrusion continuously pushes the bar stock, causing it to be in a swaying state. This ensures that when the receiving groove 211 moves to be opposite to the outlet 111, the multiple bar stock pieces still do not form a stable structure, which helps to reduce the risk that the bar stock cannot fall into the receiving groove 211.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of this implementation, the storage bin 13 is used to store bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction, the receiving groove 211 passes through the carrier 21 along the first direction, and the feeding mechanism 20 further includes a driving component 25, which is connected to the carrier 21. The driving component 25 can drive the carrier 21 to move in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so that the receiving groove 211 moves to a position opposite to the outlet 111 or to a feeding position.

[0043] Specifically, the drive assembly 25 includes a cylinder with a driving direction parallel to the X direction, which drives the carrier 21 to reciprocate along the X direction. The receiving groove 211 extends through the carrier 21 along the Y direction. When the bar stock is located in the receiving groove 211, both end faces of the bar stock are exposed on opposite sides of the carrier 21 along the Y direction. It is understood that when the carrier 21 moves the bar stock to the feeding position, the receiving groove 211 extending through the carrier 21 along the X direction facilitates other equipment extending into the receiving groove 211 along the Y direction and contacting the end faces of the bar stock to push it to other positions, thus improving the adaptability of the feeding device 100. The bar stock within the receiving groove 211 is not restricted in its position on opposite sides along the X direction. The drive assembly 25 drives the carrier 21 to reciprocate along the X direction, reducing the risk of the bar stock falling out of the receiving groove 211 during the movement of the carrier 21.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 4 yes Figure 1A side view of the feeding device 100. In one embodiment of this implementation, the storage bin 13 is used to store bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction. The feeding mechanism 20 also includes a first block 23, which is detachably connected to the carrier 21. The first block 23 is located in the receiving groove 211 to change the size of the empty portion of the receiving groove 211 in the direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0045] Specifically, the first block 23 is bolted to the support member 21 to achieve a detachable connection. The first block 23 fills part of the space in the receiving groove 211 so that the size of the empty part in the receiving groove 211 changes in the X direction.

[0046] It is understandable that when the dimension of the receiving groove 211 in the X direction is larger than the radius of the bar, the bar can slide in the receiving groove 211 during the movement of the carrier 21, resulting in poor fixing effect of the carrier 21 on the bar. The first block 23 is detachably connected to the carrier 21, and by replacing the first block 23 with different sizes, the dimension of the empty part in the receiving groove 211 in the X direction can be adapted to the bar, so that the carrier 21 can be used to transfer bars with different radii, which is beneficial to improving the adaptability of the feeding device 100.

[0047] It should be noted that the size of the first block 23 in the X direction affects the relative position of the bar stock with the carrier 21 after it enters the receiving groove 211. Changing the size of the first block 23 installed on the carrier 21 can change the relative position of the carrier 21 and the bar stock in the receiving groove 211 in the Y direction. Thus, by replacing the first block 23 with different sizes, the offset of the bar stock in the Y direction relative to the feeding position when the carrier 21 moves to the feeding position can be adjusted, which is beneficial to further improve the adaptability of the feeding device 100.

[0048] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of this implementation, the feeding mechanism 20 further includes a second block 24, the support member 21 has a boss 213, the second block 24 is detachably connected to the support member 21, the second block 24 is opposite to the side of the boss 213 and is spaced apart from the boss 213, and the gap between the second block 24 and the boss 213 forms a receiving groove 211.

[0049] Specifically, a portion of the carrier 21 protrudes along the Z direction to form a boss 213, and the boss 213 and the second block 24 are spaced apart along the X direction. It is understood that the second block 24 is detachably connected to the carrier 21, and the size of the receiving groove 211 in the X direction can be increased by replacing the smaller second block 24, which allows the carrier 21 to be used for transferring bars of different radii, thereby improving the adaptability of the feeding device 100.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 4 In one embodiment of this implementation, the bottom wall of the storage bin 13 is formed with an inclined surface 131, which is connected to the side wall of the outlet 111 so that the bar stock can move along the inclined surface 131 to the outlet 111.

[0051] Specifically, the inclined surface 131 forms the bottom surface of the storage bin 13, giving the storage bin 13 an inclined bottom wall. The inclined surface 131 is parallel to the Y direction and intersects the X direction. It can be understood that multiple bars within the storage bin 13 are distributed at different positions within the storage bin 13, such that some bars are opposite to the outlet 111, while others are not. The bars not opposite to the outlet 111 are difficult to exit the storage bin 13 from the outlet 111. By providing the inclined surface 131 on the bottom wall of the storage bin 13, the bars not opposite to the outlet 111 can slide along the inclined surface 131 until they are opposite to the outlet 111, which helps reduce the risk of difficulty in discharging material from the storage bin 10.

[0052] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention 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 invention. Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention and the features thereof can be combined with each other unless otherwise specified.

Claims

1. A feeding device, characterized in that, include: A storage bin includes a bin body, a movable plate, and a limiting component. The movable plate is disposed on the bin body and encloses the bin body to form a storage bin for storing bar stock. The movable plate is movable relative to the bin body along the axial direction of the bar stock and is fixed in relative position to the bin body by the limiting component. A feeding mechanism is used to drive the bar stock away from the storage bin.

2. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component also includes an adjusting member and a fastener. The adjusting member is connected to the movable plate and is movably connected to the housing. The adjusting member has a threaded hole, and the fastener passes through the threaded hole. The fastener can move along the axial direction of the threaded hole to abut against the storage box.

3. The feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The box body has an outlet, and the feeding mechanism includes a carrier member that is movably connected to the box body. The carrier member has a protrusion that can push the bar material through the outlet, thereby changing the relative position of multiple bar materials in the storage bin.

4. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a push ball, and the carrier has an installation groove. The push ball is rotatably engaged with the installation groove and is partially exposed outside the installation groove to form the protrusion.

5. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The carrier is provided with a receiving groove. The carrier can move to a position where the receiving groove is opposite to the outlet, so that the bar can fall into the receiving groove through the outlet. The carrier can also drive the receiving groove to a feeding position so that the bar can be fed.

6. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The carrier forms a limiting surface. When the receiving groove is located at the feeding position, the limiting surface covers the outlet, and the protrusion is provided on the limiting surface.

7. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage bin is used to store the bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction. The receiving groove extends through the carrier along the first direction. The feeding mechanism also includes a driving component connected to the carrier. The driving component can drive the carrier to move in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so that the receiving groove moves to a position opposite to the outlet or to a feeding position.

8. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The storage bin is used to store the bar stock with its axis parallel to the first direction. The feeding mechanism also includes a first block, which is detachably connected to the carrier. The first block is located in the receiving groove to change the size of the empty part of the receiving groove in the direction perpendicular to the first direction.

9. The feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism further includes a second block, the support member has a boss, the second block is detachably connected to the support member, the second block is opposite to the side of the boss and is spaced apart from the boss, and the gap between the second block and the boss constitutes the receiving groove.

10. The feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the storage silo is formed with an inclined surface, which is connected to the side wall of the outlet so that the bar stock can move along the inclined surface to the outlet.

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