Forging Alternating Sorting Device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of forging sorting equipment, specifically an automatic forging sorting device based on alternating flipping and positioning control, suitable for sorting forgings of different specifications or batches; an alternating forging sorting device includes a frame; multiple V-shaped rollers evenly arranged along the length of the frame to form a linear forging conveying system; a motor located at one end of the frame and driving the V-shaped rollers to rotate via a sprocket and chain; two V-shaped material racks symmetrically arranged on both sides of the frame's width for sorting forgings; two sets of flipping components, corresponding to the V-shaped material racks on both sides and working alternately, each set including a first cylinder, a support rod, a connecting rod, and multiple pallets; the support rod is laterally rotatably connected to the frame, and multiple pallets are spaced and sleeved on the support rod with one end passing through the roller gap; the connecting rod connects each pallet through, and the first cylinder is hinged to the frame and connected to the connecting rod via a spherical bearing, driving the pallets to flip around the support rod to side-flip and lift the forgings into the corresponding material rack.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of forging sorting equipment, specifically an automatic forging sorting device based on alternating material turning and positioning control, which is suitable for sorting forgings of different specifications or batches. Background Technology

[0002] On forging production lines, traditional sorting devices often employ manual sorting or a single robotic arm sorting method, which has the following drawbacks:

[0003] 1. Poor sorting continuity: After a single sorting mechanism completes its operation, it needs to be reset before it can process the next forging, which makes it impossible to achieve alternating operations, resulting in low sorting efficiency;

[0004] 2. Insufficient positioning accuracy: When the forgings are conveyed to the sorting station, there is a lack of a collaborative positioning mechanism. The forgings are only limited by mechanical stops, which can easily lead to deviations in the flipping position due to the inertial displacement of the forgings.

[0005] 3. Material accumulation interference: The lack of a dynamic separation mechanism for forgings makes it easy for multiple forgings to squeeze each other when they are continuously conveyed, causing the turning assembly to jam or the forgings to be scratched.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated sorting device that can achieve alternating sorting, precise positioning, and dynamic anti-stacking. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to overcome the problems of poor sorting continuity, insufficient positioning accuracy and jamming caused by material accumulation in the existing technology, this utility model provides a forging alternating sorting device. By alternating flipping of two sets of material turning components, coordinated positioning by sensors and dynamic lifting and separating of the baffle, the sorting efficiency is improved by more than 40%, the positioning accuracy is ±2mm and the operation is zero jamming.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a forging alternating sorting device, including a frame; multiple V-shaped rollers evenly arranged along the length of the frame to form a linear conveying system for forgings; a motor located at one end of the frame and driving the V-shaped rollers to rotate via a sprocket and chain; two V-shaped material racks symmetrically arranged on both sides of the width of the frame for sorting forgings; two sets of material turning components, respectively corresponding to the two V-shaped material racks and working alternately, each set including a first cylinder, a support rod, a connecting rod and multiple pallets; the support rod is laterally rotatably connected to the frame, and the multiple pallets are spaced and sleeved on the support rod with one end passing through the gap between the rollers. The connecting rods connect all the pallets. The first cylinder is hinged to the frame and connected to the connecting rods via a spherical bearing, driving the pallets to rotate around the support rods to tilt and lift the forgings into the corresponding material racks. The positioning assembly, located at the upper end of the frame in the conveying direction, includes a base, a frame plate, a top rod, and a sensor. The top rod is arranged along the conveying direction to limit the forgings. The sensor triggers the tilting assembly after detecting that the forgings are in place. The blocking assembly includes a second cylinder, a stop rod, and a guide seat. The guide seat is vertically fixed to the frame, and the stop rod is slidably connected to the guide seat and can rise and fall along the roller gap. The second cylinder drives the stop rod to rise to separate subsequent forgings or to lower it to release the forgings.

[0009] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the bottom of the V-shaped material rack is equipped with casters, and the material rack is fixed to the machine frame by pluggable pins.

[0010] The aforementioned alternating forging sorting device has a pin insertion hole at the connection between the V-shaped material rack and the machine frame, where a pin is inserted to lock the material rack during sorting.

[0011] The forging alternating sorting device described above, the material turning assembly also includes a pad plate, which is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roller and fixed to the frame by bolts, for supporting the forgings.

[0012] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the pallet is L-shaped, and the axial limit is achieved at the sleeve joint by an elastic retaining ring for shaft.

[0013] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the positioning component's frame plate is vertically fixed to the top of the base, and the top rod is located on the upper part of the frame plate along the conveying direction.

[0014] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the sensors are photoelectric sensors or inductive sensors, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base.

[0015] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the baffle bar is raised above the top of the roller to block the forgings, and lowered below the top of the roller to release the forgings.

[0016] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the connecting rod applies axial limiting to the pallet via an elastic retaining ring.

[0017] In the aforementioned alternating forging sorting device, the cylinder seat of the first cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the cylinder rod is connected to the connecting rod via a spherical bearing.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. Improved sorting efficiency: By having two sets of material-turning components work alternately, with one set turning material while the other is on standby, uninterrupted sorting is achieved, making the sorting speed match the conveyor speed and improving efficiency by more than 40%.

[0020] 2. Enhanced positioning accuracy: Sensor-assisted positioning with push rod is adopted. After the forging abuts against the push rod, the sensor detects the position in real time and triggers the material flipping, controlling the position deviation of the flipping within ±2mm, and increasing the success rate to 99%.

[0021] 3. Anti-accumulation and jamming: The dynamic lifting and lowering of the baffle rod of the optimized baffle assembly separates subsequent forgings when raised and releases them when lowered, completely eliminating the jamming phenomenon caused by forging extrusion, reducing the equipment failure rate by 90%. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and examples.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the motor and material turning assembly structure in an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first cylinder, pallet, and pad of the material turning assembly.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support rods and connecting rods of the material turning assembly.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the blocking assembly.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. V-shaped roller; 3. Motor; 4. V-shaped material rack; 5. Tilting assembly; 51. First cylinder; 52. Support rod; 53. Connecting rod; 54. Support plate; 55. Pad plate; 6. Positioning assembly; 61. Base; 62. Frame plate; 63. Top rod; 64. Sensor; 7. Barrier assembly; 71. Second cylinder; 72. Stop bar; 73. Guide seat. Detailed Implementation

[0030] This embodiment describes in detail a forging alternating sorting device, such as... Figure 1-6As shown, the alternating sorting device for forgings mainly includes a frame 1, V-shaped rollers 2, a motor 3, a V-shaped material rack 4, a turning assembly 5, a positioning assembly 6, and a blocking assembly 7. The frame 1 serves as the basic support structure of the entire device. Multiple V-shaped rollers 2 for linearly conveying forgings are evenly arranged along the length of the frame 1. Both ends of each roller are securely connected to the frame 1 through bearing seats to ensure the stability of the roller during operation. Power is transmitted between the rollers through chains and sprockets to form a continuous conveying system. At one end of the upper part of the frame 1, a motor 3 is arranged. The motor 3 is connected to one of the rollers through sprockets and chains to provide power to the entire conveying system, enabling the forgings to be smoothly conveyed forward on the V-shaped rollers 2.

[0031] On both sides of the upper width of the frame 1, V-shaped material racks 4 are symmetrically arranged for dispensing and holding sorted forgings. To facilitate the transfer of forgings on the upper part of the material rack, casters are provided around the lower part of the material rack for easy movement. At the same time, a removable pin is designed between the material rack and the frame 1. When sorting forgings, the pin is inserted to improve the stability of the material rack and prevent the material rack from shaking during the sorting process, which would affect the sorting effect. When it is necessary to transfer forgings, the pin can be pulled out to easily move the material rack.

[0032] The material turning assembly 5 is a key component of this device for sorting forgings. The device has two sets of turning assemblies 5, used to turn materials into the racks on both sides of the frame 1. When one set of turning assemblies 5 is working, the other must be in standby mode to avoid interference. Each set of turning assemblies 5 includes a first cylinder 51, a support rod 52, a connecting rod 53, a support plate 54, and a pad 55. The support rod 52 is horizontally positioned on both sides of the length of the frame 1, with both ends connected to the frame 1 via bearing seats to ensure flexible rotation. Multiple L-shaped support plates 54 are spaced apart on the upper part of the support rod 52 and fitted onto it. The support plates 54 are axially limited by elastic retaining rings on both sides to prevent axial displacement during rotation. One end of the support plate 54 extends upwards and passes through the gap between the rollers. When the support plate 54 is turned, it can side-flip and lift the forgings. The operation causes the forging to fall into the corresponding V-shaped material rack 4. A connecting rod 53 is arranged through multiple pallets 54 to achieve linkage. The upper part of the connecting rod 53 also applies axial limit to both sides of the pallets 54 through the shaft elastic retaining ring to ensure the stability of the pallets 54 during the linkage process. A first cylinder 51 is arranged between the connecting rod 53 and the frame 1. The cylinder seat end of the first cylinder 51 is hinged to the frame 1. The front end of the cylinder rod of the first cylinder 51 is connected to the connecting rod 53 through a joint bearing. When the first cylinder 51 moves in extension and retraction, it drives multiple pallets 54 to achieve spatial flipping operation around the support rod 52 with the help of the connecting rod 53, thereby completing the side flipping and lifting of the forging. In order to improve the stability of the forging moving along the roller into the material rack, a pad 55 is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roller to provide inclined support. The pad 55 is connected to the frame 1 by bolts to ensure that the position of the pad 55 is fixed.

[0033] The positioning component 6 is used to position and limit the forgings to facilitate lateral turning operations. The positioning component 6 includes a base 61, a frame plate 62, a push rod 63, and a sensor 64. The base 61 is bolted to one end of the upper part of the frame 1 in the forging conveying direction, providing stable support for the entire positioning component 6. The frame plate 62 is vertically arranged on the top of the base 61 and bolted to it. The push rod 63 is arranged on the upper part of the frame plate 62 along the forging conveying direction. The push rod 63 is used to limit and stop the forging. When the forging is conveyed to abut against the push rod 63, it stops moving forward. Sensors 64 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the upper part of the base 61. The sensors 64 can be photoelectric sensors 64 or inductive sensors 64. The sensors 64 are used to identify the position of the forging. When the forging abuts against the push rod 63 and the sensor 64 senses that the forging has reached the designated position, the turning component 5 is immediately activated to perform the turning operation, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the turning.

[0034] The function of the blocking assembly 7 is to separate multiple forgings, preventing them from being squeezed together and unable to be effectively sorted. The blocking assembly 7 includes a second cylinder 71, a stop rod 72, and a guide seat 73. The guide seat 73 is vertically arranged inside the frame 1 and bolted to it, providing stable guidance for the raising and lowering of the stop rod 72. The stop rod 72 is slidably connected inside the guide seat 73 and can be raised and lowered vertically along the gap between the rollers. The second cylinder 71 is arranged below the stop rod 72 and between it and the frame 1. The end of cylinder 71 is connected to frame 1. The top of cylinder rod of second cylinder 71 is connected to stop rod 72. When it is necessary to separate forgings, second cylinder 71 drives stop rod 72 to rise above the top of roller. At this time, stop rod 72 can perform a conveying limit operation on subsequent forgings to prevent subsequent forgings from continuing to be conveyed forward and interfering with the forgings on the upper part of roller for flipping and separating. When it is necessary to continue conveying forgings, second cylinder 71 drives stop rod 72 to fall below the top of roller so that forgings can pass smoothly.

[0035] The working process of this alternating forging sorting device is as follows: First, the motor 3 is started, which drives the V-shaped roller 2 to rotate through the sprocket and chain. The forging is placed on the V-shaped roller 2 for conveying. When the forging is conveyed to the point where it abuts against the top rod 63 of the positioning component 6, and the sensor 64 senses that the forging has reached the designated position, the first cylinder 51 of the corresponding flipping component 5 is activated according to the preset sorting program. The extension and retraction movement of the first cylinder 51 drives the pallet 54 to flip around the support rod 52 through the connecting rod 53, thus flipping and lifting the forging to the corresponding V-shaped rack 4. During the forging conveying process, if it is necessary to separate the forgings, the second cylinder 71 of the blocking assembly 7 is activated to raise the stop bar 72 to limit the subsequent forgings. After sorting is completed, the stop bar 72 is lowered to allow the subsequent forgings to continue to be conveyed. Through the alternating operation of the two sets of material turning assemblies 5, the forgings are sorted alternately. Forgings of different specifications or batches are placed in the V-shaped material racks 4 on both sides of the frame 1 to complete the sorting operation of the forgings. When the number of forgings in the material rack reaches a certain amount, the pins are pulled out and the material rack is moved to the designated position for transfer using casters.

[0036] In summary, the alternating forging sorting device of this embodiment has a reasonable structure. Through the coordinated work of each component, it can achieve efficient and accurate sorting of forgings, thereby improving production efficiency and product quality.

Claims

1. A forging alternating sorting device, characterized by: include frame; Multiple V-shaped rollers evenly arranged along the length of the frame constitute a linear conveying system for forgings; The motor is located at one end of the frame and drives the V-shaped roller to rotate via a sprocket and chain. Two V-shaped racks symmetrically positioned on both sides of the frame width are used for disassembling forgings; Two sets of material-turning components are respectively corresponding to the V-shaped material racks on both sides and work alternately. Each set includes a first cylinder, a support rod, a connecting rod, and multiple trays. The support rod is laterally rotatably connected to the frame. Multiple trays are spaced out and sleeved on the support rod, with one end passing through the roller gap. The connecting rod connects each tray through the entire structure. The first cylinder is hinged to the frame and connected to the connecting rod through a spherical bearing, driving the trays to rotate around the support rod to side-flip and lift the forgings into the corresponding material rack. The positioning component is located at the upper end of the conveying direction on the frame and includes a base, a frame plate, a push rod, and a sensor. The push rod is arranged along the conveying direction to limit the forging. The sensor triggers the flipping component after detecting that the forging has reached the correct position. The blocking assembly includes a second cylinder, a stop rod, and a guide seat; the guide seat is vertically fixed to the frame, the stop rod is slidably connected to the guide seat and can rise and fall along the roller gap; the second cylinder drives the stop rod to rise to separate subsequent forgings or to lower it to release forgings.

2. The alternate sorting device of claim 1, wherein: The V-shaped material rack is equipped with casters at the bottom, and the material rack is fixed to the machine frame by pluggable pins.

3. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The V-shaped material rack is provided with a pin insertion hole at the connection between it and the frame. During sorting, the pin is inserted to lock the material rack.

4. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material turning assembly also includes pads, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the roller and fixed to the frame with bolts, for supporting the forgings.

5. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tray is L-shaped, and the axial limit is achieved at the sleeve by an elastic retaining ring for shaft.

6. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly's frame plate is vertically fixed to the top of the base, and the top rod is located on the upper part of the frame plate along the conveying direction.

7. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensors are photoelectric sensors or inductive sensors, and are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the base.

8. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the stop bar is raised, it is above the top of the roller to block the forging; when it is lowered, it is below the top of the roller to allow the forging to pass.

9. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod applies axial restraint to the support plate via an elastic retaining ring.

10. The alternating forging sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cylinder seat of the first cylinder is hinged to the frame, and the cylinder rod is connected to the connecting rod through a spherical bearing.

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