Intelligent automatic chain production line and working method thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of chain production, in particular to an intelligent automatic chain production line and a working method thereof. Comprising a chain storage table mechanism, a straightening mechanism, a tightening mechanism, a manual cutting and chain connecting mechanism, a visual inspection mechanism, a lubricating oil adding mechanism, a chain cutting mechanism and a chain arranging and winding mechanism which are sequentially arranged, and the intelligent automatic chain production line and the working method thereof are used for avoiding chain dislocation and displacement and recognizing and monitoring the process production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of chain production, and in particular to an intelligent and automated chain production line and a working method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Chains are widely used in mechanical transmission, conveyor systems, and other fields. With the development of industrial automation, the demand for chains has increased significantly, placing higher demands on production efficiency and quality. Currently, chain production relies primarily on automated equipment to complete processes such as unloading, assembly, testing, and packaging. However, in high-speed mass production, the transportation and testing accuracy of chains urgently need to be improved, and ensuring product consistency has become a key issue.

[0003] The current chain production process typically includes stamping parts, assembling chain links, initial inspection, transportation, and packaging. However, during transportation, inspection, and packaging, chains are prone to misalignment, displacement, crushing, and mixing. Existing equipment struggles to accurately identify and automatically control these issues, and there are no alarms. This results in the inability to promptly remove defective products, impacting product quality and consistency, and increasing equipment failure and scrap rates. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a chain intelligent automatic production line and a working method thereof, which are used to avoid chain dislocation and displacement and identify and monitor the production process.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a chain intelligent automatic production line and its working method, including a chain storage table mechanism 1, a straightening mechanism 2, a tightening mechanism 3, a manual chain cutting and connecting mechanism 4, a visual inspection mechanism 5, a lubricating oil adding mechanism 6, a chain cutting mechanism 7 and a chain arrangement and winding mechanism 8 arranged in sequence, the chain storage table mechanism 1 is divided into two layers, each layer of the table is distributed with multiple round wheels, the chain to be processed is manually placed on the chain storage table mechanism 1, the straightening mechanism 2 includes a group of radially arranged round wheels, and a group of diamond-shaped distributed round wheels. The circular wheel combination is composed of a radial circular wheel combination with a movable positioning pile at the top. An elastic metal block is connected to the top of the movable positioning pile. A sensor is provided on the left side of the metal block. When the chain pulls the positioning pile and drives the elastic metal block out of the sensing range of the sensor, it indicates that the chain is stuck. A derailment and compression cylinder is provided below the diamond circular wheel combination, which can compress the chain path and thus fix the chain walking track. A pair of symmetrical "L"-shaped outer frames are provided on both sides of the diamond circular wheel combination. Another "L"-shaped outer frame is provided at the lower left of the left "L"-shaped outer frame to set the track for the chain path. The tightening mechanism 3 is used to ensure that the chain provides an induction signal when passing under the traction roller group. The manual chain cutting mechanism 4 is used to manually handle the problematic chain here. The visual inspection mechanism 5 is used to observe the operation process. The lubricating oil adding mechanism 6 is used to provide lubrication. The chain cutting mechanism 7 is used to cut the chain. The chain arrangement and chain winding machine is used for unloading.

[0006] As a further improvement of the present invention, the tightening mechanism 3 includes two pairs of symmetrically placed traction roller groups, a track composed of metal strips is placed between the two pairs of traction rollers, a positioning pile is placed on the upper and lower sides of the tightening mechanism 3, and a sensor is set under each group of traction rollers. The traction roller group is two gears meshing with each other. When the chain passes through the sensor under the traction roller group, if the chain is still meshed, it will touch the sensor and give a signal.

[0007] As a further improvement of the present invention, the manual chain cutting mechanism includes a pair of cutting electric cylinders, and the base is a chain cutting base.

[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the visual inspection mechanism 5 includes 3 groups of visual inspection systems.

[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the lubricating oil adding mechanism 6 includes a plurality of circular wheels and an oil storage area.

[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the chain cutting mechanism 7 includes a plurality of positioning piles. After the lubricated chain passes through the chain cutting area and the set number of chains passes through the chain cutting area sensor, the chain cutting area cuts the chain.

[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the chain arranging and chain winding mechanism 8 includes a set of chain arrangers and a chain winding device. The chain is wound through the chain arrangers and the head is connected to the chain winding device. After a winding of the chain is pulled, the chain is manually unloaded.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the present invention: The intelligent automated chain production line provided by the present invention realizes highly automated and intelligent management of the entire chain production process through the reasonable integration of chain storage, straightening, tightening, testing, lubrication, and cutting. The entire production line has a compact structure and close coordination between various mechanisms, which can effectively avoid common problems such as misalignment, displacement, crushing, and mixed loading of chains during transportation and processing. Relying on multiple sets of sensors and visual inspection systems, the system has the ability to perceive the state of the chain in real time and identify defects. It can automatically alarm and prompt when an abnormality occurs, and accurately retain the abnormal chain in a manual processing position to ensure overall production smoothness and yield rate. The lubrication and cutting processes are connected synchronously, and the chain arrangement and winding device is used to achieve efficient finished product output, which significantly improves operating efficiency and product consistency, reduces equipment failure rate and scrap risk, and comprehensively optimizes the quality control and operating costs of chain manufacturing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a chain intelligent automation production line;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of the straightening mechanism of a chain intelligent automated production line;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the tightening mechanism of a chain intelligent automated production line;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a manual chain cutting and chain linking mechanism for an intelligent automated chain production line;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a partial schematic diagram of the visual inspection mechanism of a chain intelligent automated production line;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of the lubricating oil adding mechanism of a chain intelligent automatic production line;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of the chain cutting mechanism of a chain intelligent automation production line;

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a chain roller shutter machine for a chain intelligent automated production line;

[0021] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the layout of a chain intelligent automated production line

[0022] As shown in the figure: 1. Chain storage table mechanism; 2. Straightening mechanism; 3. Eye tightening mechanism; 4. Manual chain cutting and connecting mechanism; 5. Visual inspection mechanism; 6. Lubricating oil adding mechanism; 7. Chain cutting mechanism; 8. Chain arranging and chain winding mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by this application more clearly understood, this application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] The present invention provides an intelligent automated chain production line comprising a chain storage table mechanism 1, a straightening mechanism 2, a tightening mechanism 3, a manual chain cutting and connecting mechanism 4, a visual inspection mechanism 5, a lubricating mechanism 6, a chain cutting mechanism 7, and a chain arranging and winding mechanism 8, arranged in sequence. The chain storage table mechanism 1 is divided into two layers, each with multiple circular wheels. The chain to be processed is manually placed on the chain storage table mechanism 1. The straightening mechanism 2 comprises a radially arranged circular wheel assembly and a diamond-shaped circular wheel assembly. A movable positioning post is located at the top of the radial circular wheel assembly. A flexible metal block is attached above the movable positioning post, and a sensor is located to the left of the metal block. A chain jam occurs when the chain pulls the positioning post and drives the flexible metal block out of the sensor's range. A derailment pressure cylinder is located below the diamond-shaped circular wheel assembly. This cylinder compresses the chain path, thereby fixing the chain's trajectory. A pair of symmetrical L-shaped frames are located on either side of the diamond-shaped circular wheel assembly, with another L-shaped frame located below the left L-shaped frame. The chain's trajectory is set. The tightening mechanism 3 provides a sensing signal when the chain passes under the traction rollers. The manual chain-cutting mechanism 4 allows for manual processing of problematic chains. The visual inspection mechanism 5 monitors the progress of the chain. The lubricating mechanism 6 provides lubrication. The chain cutting mechanism 7 cuts the chain. The chain unwinder is used for unloading.

[0025] In the present invention, the tightening mechanism 3 comprises two pairs of symmetrically placed pulling rollers, with a metal track placed between them. A positioning stake is placed on each side of the tightening mechanism 3. A sensor is located below each set of pulling rollers. The pulling rollers consist of two meshing gears that loosen any overly tight individual chains. When a chain passes the sensor below the pulling rollers, any remaining chain will contact the sensor and generate a signal.

[0026] In this invention, the manual chain cutting mechanism includes a pair of electric cylinders and a base for the chain cutting mechanism. Problem chains are manually handled here. After the tightening mechanism 3 sensor generates a signal, the problem chain is left here and manually cut and connected.

[0027] In the present invention, the visual inspection mechanism 5 comprises three visual inspection systems. A qualified chain that has been manually cut and connected passes through the first visual inspection system for inspection: whether the small shaft protrudes beyond the outer plate, whether a component is missing (whether the roller is missing) or (whether the inner and outer plates are missing), whether the outer plate is damaged (whether there are protrusions), and whether the inner plate is installed upside down. The chain then passes through the second and third visual inspection systems for inspection: whether the outer plate is installed upside down, whether the outer plate has an improper shape (whether the hole position is offset), and whether a component is missing (whether the small shaft is missing).

[0028] Among the present invention, lubricating oil adding mechanism 6 comprises a plurality of round wheels and an oil storage area. Round wheels are fixed on the chain path and are taken through the oil storage area and oiled and pulled out to add lubricating oil to the chain.

[0029] In the present invention, the chain cutting mechanism 7 includes a plurality of positioning piles, a Y-shaped side road, and a chain cutting area D. After the lubricated chain passes through the chain cutting area sensor according to the set number of chains, the chain cutting area cuts the chain.

[0030] In the present invention, the chain discharging and chain winding mechanism 8 comprises a set of chain discharging devices and a chain winding device. The chain is wound through the chain discharging devices, and the head is connected to the chain winding device. After a winding of the chain is completed, the chain is manually unloaded.

[0031] Example:

[0032] Chain storage table 1 is divided into two levels, each equipped with five positioning stakes, a connecting wheel, and a traction wheel. The chain to be processed is manually placed on chain storage table 1. When processing the chain on the upper level, the chain passes through the positioning stakes and enters straightening mechanism 2.

[0033] First, the straightening mechanism 2 includes 1 positioning pile, 1 positioning pile, 4 positioning rollers, and 3 pulling rollers. An elastic metal block is connected to the top of the movable positioning pile, and a sensor is installed on the left side of the metal block. A pair of symmetrical "L"-shaped frames are set up outside the two positioning rollers and the three pulling rollers, and an "L"-shaped frame is set up at the lower left of the left "L"-shaped frame. After the chain storage table chain enters the straightening area from the positioning pile, it passes through the positioning roller on the other side, goes around the top of the movable positioning roller, and then goes around from the lower right side of the positioning pile. After winding between the positioning roller and the pulling roller in sequence, it enters the tightening mechanism 3. The tightening mechanism 3 is used to ensure that the chain provides an induction signal when passing under the pulling roller group. The manual chain cutting mechanism 4 is used to manually handle problematic chains here. The visual inspection mechanism 5 is used to observe the operation process. The lubricating oil adding mechanism 6 is used to provide lubrication. The chain cutting mechanism 7 is used to cut the chain, and the chain winding machine is used for unloading.

[0034] The tightening mechanism 3 consists of two pairs of symmetrically placed pulling rollers, with a metal track placed between them. A positioning stake is placed on each side of the tightening mechanism 3. The chain exits the positioning rollers of the straightening mechanism 2 and winds around the upper left of the positioning stake into the tightening mechanism 3. It then passes through the pulling rollers, through the lower positioning stake, and into the manual chain cutting mechanism. This mechanism consists of a pair of electric cutting cylinders, with a base serving as a chain cutting base. Defective chains are manually processed here.

[0035] Secondly, the visual inspection mechanism 5 includes three visual inspection systems, four positioning piles, one traction roller, two connecting wheels, and one positioning roller. The chain of the processed product at the manually cut chain joint enters the visual inspection system from the upper right of the positioning pile, exits from the upper left of the positioning pile, and then winds into the visual inspection system and enters from the right side of the traction roller. Two semicircular anti-discharge tracks are set below the traction roller and the positioning roller. The chain is discharged from the traction roller, winds around the connecting wheel, and then winds around the connecting wheel and discharges from the other side of the wheel. The chain winds around the positioning pile and enters the visual system. After exiting the visual system, it winds around to the right side of the positioning roller and discharges from the left side. Then it winds around from above the positioning pile and enters the lubricating oil filling mechanism 6.

[0036] Next, the lubricating mechanism 6 comprises five positioning piles, two connecting wheels, and an oil storage area. The chain is pulled out of the visual inspection mechanism 5 positioning pile and wound around the left side of the positioning pile. It then winds around the connecting wheel and into the oil storage area. It is then pulled out of the oil storage area and around the connecting wheel. After lubrication, the chain is pulled out of the connecting wheel, around three positioning piles in sequence, and then out from under the positioning roller before being pulled out of the lubricating area.

[0037] The chain cutting mechanism 7 consists of four positioning posts, a Y-shaped side track, and a chain cutting area. The lubricated chain passes from the positioning posts, passes between two of them, and enters the chain cutting area. Once the chain reaches the set length, it is cut in the chain cutting area. After being cut, the chain passes through the remaining two positioning posts and is pulled straight out from the left side of one of the positioning posts to the chain remover.

[0038] Finally, the chain-discharging and chain-winding mechanism 8 comprises a chain-discharging device and a chain-winding device. The chain is wound through the chain-discharging device, and the head is connected to the chain-winding device. After a chain roll is pulled, the chain is manually unloaded to complete the task.

[0039] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit the same. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A chain intelligent automatic production line and its working method, characterized by: It includes a chain storage table mechanism, a straightening mechanism, a tightening mechanism, a manual chain cutting and connecting mechanism, a visual inspection mechanism, a lubricating oil adding mechanism, a chain cutting mechanism and a chain arrangement and winding mechanism which are arranged in sequence. The chain storage table mechanism is divided into two layers, and a plurality of round wheels are distributed on each table top. The chain to be processed is placed on the chain storage table mechanism. The straightening mechanism includes a group of round wheel combinations arranged radially and a group of round wheel combinations distributed in a diamond shape. A movable positioning pile is set on the top of the radial round wheel combination. An elastic metal block is connected above the movable positioning pile. A sensor is provided on the left side of the metal block. When the chain pulls the positioning pile and drives the elastic metal block to leave the sensing range of the sensor, it indicates that the chain has been moved. When the chain is stuck, a derailment and clamping cylinder is set up under the diamond wheel combination to compress the chain path and thus fix the chain's walking track. A pair of symmetrical "L"-shaped outer frames are set up on both sides of the diamond wheel combination, and another "L"-shaped outer frame is set up at the lower left of the left "L"-shaped outer frame to set the trajectory for the chain. The tightening mechanism is used to ensure that the chain provides an induction signal when passing under the traction roller group. The manual chain cutting mechanism is used to manually handle the problematic chain here. The visual inspection mechanism is used to observe the operation process. The lubricating oil adding mechanism is used to provide lubrication. The chain cutting mechanism is used to cut the chain. The chain arrangement and chain winding machine is used for unloading.

2. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tightening mechanism includes two pairs of symmetrically placed traction roller groups, a track composed of metal strips is placed between the two pairs of traction rollers, a positioning pile is placed on the upper and lower sides of the tightening mechanism respectively, and a sensor is set under each set of traction roller groups. The traction roller group is two gears meshing with each other. When the chain passes through the sensor under the traction roller group, if the chain is still meshed, it will touch the sensor and give a signal.

3. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manual chain cutting mechanism comprises a pair of cutting electric cylinders, and the base is a chain cutting base.

4. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection mechanism includes three groups of visual inspection systems.

5. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lubricating oil adding mechanism comprises a plurality of round wheels and an oil storage area.

6. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chain cutting mechanism includes a plurality of positioning piles. After the lubricated chain passes through the chain cutting area and the set number of chains passes through the chain cutting area sensor, the chain cutting area cuts the chain.

7. The chain intelligent automatic production line and the working method thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chain arranging and chain winding mechanism comprises a set of chain arranging devices and a chain winding device. The chain is wound through the chain arranging devices and the head is connected to the chain winding device. After a winding of the chain is pulled, the chain can be manually unloaded from here.

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