An automatic assembly device for a gearbox filter element

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic assembling equipment for a gearbox filter element, which comprises a pre-assembling assembly, a pressing assembly and a conveying assembly. The pre-assembling assembly comprises a bottom disc and an extruding assembly arranged above the bottom disc. The bottom disc is rotatable, and at least one standby work station, a pre-assembling work station and a discharging work station are arranged on the bottom disc. The extruding assembly comprises a support, a driving assembly fixed on the support and a pair of side pressing blocks. The side pressing blocks are arranged on the two sides of the pre-assembling work station. The side pressing blocks are driven by the driving assembly to move towards the gearbox filter element and extrude the side surface of the plate element. The side surface of the plate element is deformed by the extrusion of the side pressing blocks and buckles the upper surface of the cover plate. The pressing assembly is used for pressing the cover plate on the plate element. The conveying assembly is used for transferring the gearbox filter element at the discharging work station to the pressing assembly. The automatic pre-assembling of the gearbox filter element is realized, the degree of automation is high, the manual participation is less, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transmission filter processing technology, and in particular to an automatic assembly device for transmission filters. Background Technology

[0002] Hydraulic oil often contains particulate impurities, which can cause wear on the relatively moving surfaces of hydraulic components, valve jamming, and blockage of throttling orifices, greatly reducing the reliability of the system. Installing a filter element in the system is a necessary means to ensure the normal operation of the hydraulic system.

[0003] Currently, transmission filter elements typically involve placing filter paper on top of a plate and then pressing the plate together with a cover plate. On current transmission filter element assembly lines, manual labor is heavily involved. For example, before the cover plate is pressed in by the pressing equipment, to prevent the plastic cover plate from being damaged, manual labor is required to use a hammer to tap the side of the plate to hold the top surface of the cover plate in place for pre-assembly. Then, the plate is placed on the pressing platform for pressing. This step is inefficient and consumes a lot of manpower. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides an automated assembly device for transmission filter elements, which realizes automated pre-assembly of transmission filter elements, has a high degree of automation, requires less manual intervention, and improves production efficiency.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution: An automated assembly apparatus for a transmission filter element, the transmission filter element comprising a plate at the bottom, a cover plate covering the plate, and filter paper located between the plate and the cover plate, the automated assembly apparatus comprising: A pre-assembled component includes a chassis and an extrusion assembly disposed on the chassis, the chassis being rotatable and having at least one material preparation station, a pre-assembly station, and a material discharge station on the chassis; The extrusion assembly includes a bracket, a drive assembly fixed on the bracket, and a pair of side pressure blocks. The pair of side pressure blocks are located on both sides of the pre-assembly station. Driven by the drive assembly, the side pressure blocks move toward the gearbox filter element and extrude the side of the plate. The side of the plate deforms under the extrusion of the side pressure blocks and clamps the upper surface of the cover plate. A press-fit assembly for pressing the cover plate onto the plate; A transport assembly for transferring the gearbox filter element located at the discharge station onto the pressing assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive gear fixed on the shaft of the drive motor, and a pair of racks. The pair of racks are located on both sides of the drive gear and mesh with the drive gear simultaneously. Both racks are slidably connected to the bracket. A connecting block is fixed on the rack, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the side pressure block.

[0007] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a slide rail, and the rack is provided with a slider that is slidably connected to the slide rail.

[0008] Furthermore, the bracket is also provided with an auxiliary pressing assembly, which includes a pair of pressing cylinders, a connecting plate and an auxiliary pressing rod. The pair of pressing cylinders are respectively fixed on both sides of the bracket, the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the pressing cylinder, and the auxiliary pressing rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes multiple workbenches, which are used to support the gearbox filter element, and the workbenches rotate synchronously with the chassis and pass through the material preparation station, the pre-assembly station and the material discharge station in sequence.

[0010] Furthermore, the workbench is provided with a groove for receiving the gearbox filter element, and the upper surface of the workbench is provided with a through groove communicating with the groove, the through groove being used for the side pressure block to pass through.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a plurality of auxiliary clamping components that are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of worktables. Each auxiliary clamping component includes a pair of grippers, which are respectively located on the first and second sides of the worktables and are used to clamp the gearbox filter element. The pair of side pressure blocks are respectively located on the third and fourth sides of the worktables and are respectively located on the third and fourth sides of the worktables.

[0012] Furthermore, the auxiliary clamping assembly also includes a fixed plate, a movable plate, a connecting rod, an elastic element, and a lifting cylinder fixedly connected to the worktable. The connecting rod passes through the fixed plate, with one end fixedly connected to the movable plate and the other end movably connected to the gripper via a first rotating shaft. The gripper is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a second rotating shaft. One end of the elastic element abuts against the fixed plate, and the other end abuts against the movable plate. Multiple lifting cylinders are provided, and these cylinders are respectively fixed below the material preparation station, the pre-assembly station, and the unloading station. When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder extends, the movable plate rises under the action of the piston rod, thereby driving the gripper to the open state through the connecting rod; When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder retracts, the movable plate descends under the action of the elastic element, thereby driving the gripper to a clamping state via the connecting rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the gripper has an elongated hole through which the first rotating shaft passes.

[0014] Furthermore, the pressing assembly includes a base, a pressing platform, a hydraulic cylinder, and a pressure plate connected to the hydraulic cylinder. The pressing platform is disposed on the base, and the pressure plate is located directly above the pressing platform.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are: 1. This automated assembly equipment achieves full automation of the gearbox filter assembly process through chassis rotation and the coordinated operation of various components. From filter loading and pre-assembly to final pressing, minimal manual intervention is required, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0016] 2. The drive assembly adopts a gear and rack transmission structure, which can precisely control the movement distance and pressure of the side pressure block, ensuring the accuracy of the side deformation and fastening of the cover plate. The auxiliary clamping assembly and auxiliary pressing assembly further ensure the stable positioning of the filter element during the assembly process, effectively avoiding assembly deviations caused by filter element displacement and improving the product qualification rate.

[0017] 3. The slide rails on the support bracket cooperate with the sliders on the rack, providing stable guidance for the rack's sliding, reducing wobbling and friction during movement, and improving the stability and service life of the drive components. Meanwhile, the synchronous rotation design of the worktable and chassis, as well as the cooperation between the lifting cylinders and grippers at each station, ensure the continuity and reliability of the entire assembly process, reducing the probability of equipment failure. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated assembly equipment; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the pre-assembled components; Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the pre-assembled components; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of section A in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the extrusion components; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a partial assembly of the extrusion components; Figure 7 An exploded view of the workbench and gearbox filter element. Figure 8A schematic diagram illustrating the assembly of the auxiliary clamping components; Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of an automated assembly equipment.

[0019] 1. Panel; 10. Side; 2. Cover plate; 100. Pre-assembly assembly; 110. Material preparation station; 120. Pre-assembly station; 130. Material discharge station; 140. Frame; 150. Motor; 160. Divider; 200. Chassis; 300. Extrusion assembly; 310. Support; 320. Drive assembly; 321. Drive motor; 322. Drive gear; 323. Rack; 324. Connecting block; 325. Slide rail; 326. Slider; 330. Side pressure block; 340. Auxiliary pressing assembly; 341. Downward pressing cylinder; 342. Connecting plate; 343. Auxiliary pressure rod; 350. Worktable; 351. First side; 352. Second side; 353. Third side; 354. Fourth side; 355. Groove; 356. Through groove; 360. Auxiliary clamping assembly; 361. Gripper; 3610. Long hole; 362. Fixed plate; 363. Movable plate; 364. Connecting rod; 365. Elastic element; 366. Lifting cylinder; 367. First rotating shaft; 368. Second rotating shaft; 400. Pressing assembly; 410. Base; 420. Pressing platform; 430. Pressure plate; 510. Suction cup assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following detailed, non-limiting description of the invention's technical solutions, in conjunction with preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings, is provided. In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the invention, and should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0021] like Figures 1-9As shown, an automatic assembly device for a transmission filter element according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. The transmission filter element includes a plate 1 located at the bottom, a cover plate 2 covering the plate 1, and filter paper located between the plate 1 and the cover plate 2. The automatic assembly device is used to press the cover plate 2 onto the plate 1.

[0022] The automated assembly equipment includes a pre-assembly component 100, a pressing component 400, and a transport component (not shown). The pre-assembly component 100 includes a chassis 200 and an extrusion component 300 disposed above the chassis 200. The chassis 200 is configured to rotate and has at least one material preparation station 110, a pre-assembly station 120, and a material discharge station 130. The extrusion component 300 includes a support 310, a drive component 320 fixed on the support 310, and a pair of... Side pressing blocks 330, a pair of side pressing blocks 330 are located on both sides of the pre-assembly station 120. Driven by the drive assembly 320, the side pressing blocks 330 move towards the gearbox filter element and press the side surface 10 of the plate 1. The side surface 10 of the plate 1 is deformed under the pressure of the side pressing blocks 330 and latches onto the upper surface of the cover plate 2. The pressing assembly 400 is used to press the cover plate 2 onto the plate 1. The transport assembly is used to transfer the gearbox filter element located at the discharge station 130 to the pressing assembly 400. In this embodiment, there are two material preparation stations 110. The material preparation stations 110 are mainly used to place the gearbox filter elements to be processed, and are mainly placed manually. After the gearbox filter element to be processed is placed at the material preparation station 110, it moves to the pre-assembly station 120 under the rotation of the chassis 200. Under the action of the extrusion component 300, it is pre-assembled. Then, it continues to move to the discharge station 130 under the rotation of the chassis 200, waiting for the transport component to grab it and place it at the pressing component 400 for further pressing.

[0023] like Figure 9 As shown, the chassis 200 mainly utilizes the combined action of the motor 150 and the divider 160 to achieve its rotation function. Both the motor 150 and the divider 160 are fixed on the frame 140, and the divider 160 is connected to the motor 150 via a transmission connection. After the motor 150 starts, it transmits power to the divider 160. The divider 160, according to preset parameters, converts continuous rotation into precise intermittent motion, driving the chassis 200 to rotate at a certain angle. As the chassis 200 rotates, the synchronously rotating worktable 350 passes sequentially through the material preparation station 110, the pre-assembly station 120, and the unloading station 130.

[0024] like Figures 3-6As shown, the drive assembly 320 includes a drive motor 321, a drive gear 322 fixed on the shaft of the drive motor 321, and a pair of racks 323. The pair of racks 323 are located on both sides of the drive gear 322 and mesh with the drive gear 322 at the same time. Both racks 323 are slidably connected to the bracket 310. A connecting block 324 is fixed on the rack 323, and the connecting block 324 is fixedly connected to the side pressure block 330.

[0025] The bracket 310 is provided with a slide rail 325, and the rack 323 is provided with a slider 326 that is slidably connected to the slide rail 325.

[0026] The bracket 310 is also provided with an auxiliary pressing assembly 340, which includes a pair of pressing cylinders 341, a connecting plate 342 and an auxiliary pressing rod 343. The pair of pressing cylinders 341 are fixed on both sides of the bracket 310, the connecting plate 342 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the pressing cylinder 341, and the auxiliary pressing rod 343 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 342.

[0027] The automatic assembly equipment also includes multiple worktables 350, which are used to support the gearbox filter element. The worktables 350 rotate synchronously with the chassis 200 and pass through the material preparation station 110, the pre-assembly station 120 and the unloading station 130 in sequence.

[0028] The workbench 350 is provided with a groove 355 for storing the gearbox filter element, and the upper surface of the workbench 350 is provided with a through groove 356 communicating with the groove 355. The through groove 356 is used for the side pressure block 330 to pass through.

[0029] like Figure 8 As shown, the automatic assembly equipment also includes multiple auxiliary clamping components 360 that are arranged one-to-one with multiple worktables 350. Each auxiliary clamping component 360 includes a pair of grippers 361, which are located on the first side 351 and the second side 352 of the worktable 350 respectively for clamping the gearbox filter element. A pair of side pressure blocks 330 are located on the third side 353 and the fourth side 354 of the worktable 350 respectively. That is, there are two through slots 356, which are located on the third side 353 and the fourth side 354 of the worktable 350 respectively.

[0030] The auxiliary clamping assembly 360 also includes a fixed plate 362, a movable plate 363, a connecting rod 364, an elastic element 365, and a lifting cylinder 366, all fixedly connected to the worktable 350. The connecting rod 364 passes through the fixed plate 362, with one end fixedly connected to the movable plate 363 and the other end movably connected to the gripper 361 via a first rotating shaft 367. The gripper 361 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 362 via a second rotating shaft 368. One end of the elastic element 365 abuts against the fixed plate 362, and the other end abuts against the movable plate 363. Multiple lifting cylinders 366 are provided, and these cylinders are fixed below the material preparation station 110, the pre-assembly station 120, and the unloading station 130, respectively. When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 366 extends, the movable plate 363 rises under the action of the piston rod, thereby driving the gripper 361 to the open state via the connecting rod 364. When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 366 retracts, the movable plate 363 descends under the action of the elastic element 365, thereby driving the gripper 361 to the clamping state via the connecting rod 364. This embodiment has four stations, each equipped with one lifting cylinder 366. It is worth noting that the lifting cylinders 366 do not rotate synchronously with the chassis 200; they are fixed on the bottom frame 140, while the other components in the auxiliary clamping assembly 360 rotate synchronously with the chassis 200.

[0031] The gripper 361 has an elongated hole 3610, through which the first rotating shaft 367 passes.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 The pressing assembly 400 includes a base 410, a pressing platform 420, a hydraulic cylinder, and a pressure plate 430 connected to the hydraulic cylinder. The pressing platform 420 is mounted on the base 410, and the pressure plate 430 is located directly above the pressing platform 420. The pressing assembly 400 is a finished product and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] The transport assembly includes a multi-axis motion module and a suction cup assembly 510. The suction cup assembly 510 is used to pick up the pre-assembled gearbox filter element and move it to the pressing assembly 400 under the drive of the multi-axis motion module. Of course, the transport assembly can also be transferred using a robotic arm. The robotic arm is a finished product and will not be described in detail here.

[0034] The working process of the automated assembly equipment is as follows: During the operation of the automatic gearbox filter assembly equipment, the rotation of the chassis 200 becomes the core driving force for the orderly progress of the entire assembly process. When the chassis 200 rotates, the worktable 350, which rotates synchronously with it, passes through the material preparation station 110, the pre-assembly station 120, and the unloading station 130 in sequence. At this time, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 366 located below the material preparation station 110 extends, pushing the movable plate 363 to rise. Through the connecting rod 364, the gripper 361 opens. At this time, the manual person places the plate 1 of the gearbox filter element into the groove 355 of the worktable 350. After placement, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 366 retracts, the movable plate 363 descends under the action of the elastic element 365, and the gripper 361 closes, firmly clamping the filter element on the worktable 350. As the chassis 200 rotates, the worktable 350 carrying the filter element arrives at the pre-assembly station 120. At the pre-assembly station 120, the drive assembly 320 begins operation. The drive motor 321 drives the drive gear 322 to rotate. Since a pair of racks 323 are located on both sides of the drive gear 322 and mesh with it, the rotation of the drive gear 322 drives the racks 323 to move simultaneously towards the gearbox filter element. The racks 323 drive the side pressure block 330 to move via the connecting block 324. The side pressure block 330 passes through the through slot 356 on the worktable 350, pressing the side 10 of the plate 1, deforming it and securing it to the upper surface of the cover plate 2. Simultaneously, the pair of downward pressing cylinders 341 of the auxiliary pressing assembly 340 actuate, driving the auxiliary pressure rod 343 downward via the connecting plate 342 to assist in fixing the filter element, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the pre-assembly process. After pre-assembly, the chassis 200 continues to rotate, and the worktable 350 transports the filter element to the unloading station 130. At this time, the transport component begins to operate, and its multi-axis motion module precisely controls the movement trajectory of the suction cup component 510 according to a preset program. The suction cup component 510 uses the principle of vacuum adsorption to firmly pick up the pre-assembled gearbox filter element, and under the drive of the multi-axis motion module, it moves smoothly and quickly above the pressing platform 420 of the pressing component 400. Subsequently, the suction cup component 510 releases the vacuum and accurately places the filter element on the pressing platform 420. The hydraulic cylinder of the pressing component 400 drives the pressure plate 430 to move downward, firmly pressing the cover plate 2 onto the plate 1, completing the final assembly of the gearbox filter element.

[0035] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automated assembly apparatus for a transmission filter element, the transmission filter element comprising a plate at the bottom, a cover plate covering the plate, and filter paper located between the plate and the cover plate, characterized in that, The automated assembly equipment includes: A pre-assembled component includes a chassis and an extrusion assembly disposed on the chassis, the chassis being rotatable and having at least one material preparation station, a pre-assembly station, and a material discharge station on the chassis; The extrusion assembly includes a bracket, a drive assembly fixed on the bracket, and a pair of side pressure blocks. The pair of side pressure blocks are located on both sides of the pre-assembly station. Driven by the drive assembly, the side pressure blocks move toward the gearbox filter element and extrude the side of the plate. The side of the plate deforms under the extrusion of the side pressure blocks and clamps the upper surface of the cover plate. A press-fit assembly for pressing the cover plate onto the plate; A transport assembly for transferring the gearbox filter element located at the discharge station to the pressing assembly; It also includes multiple workbenches, which are used to support the gearbox filter element, and the workbenches rotate synchronously with the chassis and pass through the material preparation station, the pre-assembly station and the material discharge station in sequence; The workbench is provided with a groove for receiving the gearbox filter element, and the upper surface of the workbench is provided with a through groove communicating with the groove, the through groove being used for the side pressure block to pass through; It also includes a plurality of auxiliary clamping components that are arranged one-to-one with the plurality of worktables. Each auxiliary clamping component includes a pair of jaws, which are located on the first and second sides of the worktable respectively for clamping the gearbox filter element. The pair of side pressure blocks are located on the third and fourth sides of the worktable respectively. The auxiliary clamping assembly further includes a fixed plate, a movable plate, a connecting rod, an elastic element, and a lifting cylinder, all fixedly connected to the worktable. The connecting rod passes through the fixed plate, with one end fixedly connected to the movable plate and the other end movably connected to the gripper via a first rotating shaft. The gripper is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a second rotating shaft. One end of the elastic element abuts against the fixed plate, and the other end abuts against the movable plate. Multiple lifting cylinders are provided, and each lifting cylinder is fixed below the material preparation station, the pre-assembly station, and the unloading station. When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder extends, the movable plate rises under the action of the piston rod, thereby driving the gripper to the open state through the connecting rod; When the piston rod of the lifting cylinder retracts, the movable plate descends under the action of the elastic element, thereby driving the gripper to a clamping state through the connecting rod; The lifting cylinder is fixed to the bottom frame.

2. The automatic assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive gear fixed on the shaft of the drive motor, and a pair of racks. The pair of racks are located on both sides of the drive gear and mesh with the drive gear simultaneously. Both racks are slidably connected to the bracket. A connecting block is fixed on the rack, and the connecting block is fixedly connected to the side pressure block.

3. The automatic assembly equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bracket is provided with a slide rail, and the rack is provided with a slider that is slidably connected to the slide rail.

4. The automatic assembly equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bracket is also equipped with an auxiliary pressing assembly, which includes a pair of pressing cylinders, a connecting plate, and an auxiliary pressing rod. The pair of pressing cylinders are respectively fixed on both sides of the bracket. The connecting plate is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the pressing cylinder, and the auxiliary pressing rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

5. The automatic assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper has an elongated hole through which the first rotating shaft passes.

6. The automatic assembly equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a base, a pressing platform, a hydraulic cylinder, and a pressure plate connected to the hydraulic cylinder. The pressing platform is mounted on the base, and the pressure plate is located directly above the pressing platform.

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