Chain type turnover machine adapted to various workpieces
By designing a chain-type flipping machine that can adapt to a variety of workpieces, the problem of insufficient adaptability of existing flipping machines to non-flat workpieces has been solved. It has achieved stable flipping and clamping of square, rectangular and round workpieces, and improved the efficiency of welding and grinding operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIASHAN YOUBO AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing flipping machines can only adapt to flat workpieces, and are not adaptable to square, rectangular and round workpieces.
A chain-type flipping machine comprising four flipping components was designed. Through the flipping chain, drive component, chain straightening component and roller component, it can flip and clamp workpieces of different specifications, and is suitable for flipping, welding and grinding operations of square, rectangular and round workpieces.
It enables stable flipping and clamping of workpieces of different specifications, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of welding and grinding operations, and adapting to the flipping needs of various workpieces.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a turning machine, and more specifically, to a chain turning machine adaptable to a variety of workpieces. Background Technology
[0002] A turnover machine is a widely used piece of machinery in the industrial field, mainly used to flip goods or workpieces to meet different process requirements. Turning machines primarily achieve workpiece flipping through remote control or hydraulic drive, and are suitable for goods and workpieces of various specifications. Their main functions include converting goods from horizontal to vertical or vice versa, and they are widely used in industries such as metallurgy, stamping, sheet metal, mold making, papermaking, refrigeration, steel strip, wire reel, drum stock, and coil stock.
[0003] The chain-type tilting machine, as disclosed in Chinese Patent Publication No. CN211813007U, comprises a lifting beam, a load-bearing module, a drive motor, and a sprocket. The load-bearing module is located at both ends of the lower part of the lifting beam. The drive motor is mounted inside the load-bearing modules at both ends, with its rotor shaft inserted into the load-bearing module. The sprocket is located at the rear of the load-bearing module. Hooks are provided at both ends of the upper part of the lifting beam. The load-bearing module has two contours, with the sprocket located in the outermost contour. A reducer connects the drive motor and the sprocket, and the reducer is fixed in the inner contour of the load-bearing module.
[0004] The flipping machine in the above technical solution only supports flat workpieces. It cannot adapt to square, rectangular and round workpieces.
[0005] Therefore, a new technical solution is urgently needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a chain-type turning machine that can adapt to a variety of workpieces.
[0007] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a chain-type turning machine adaptable to various workpieces, characterized in that: it includes four turning components, each of the turning components on the same side is bolted to a crossbeam and driven by a turning chain, the bottom of the turning chain passes through the interior of the crossbeam, each turning component includes a base, a column is bolted to the base, the column is rotatably connected to a turning arm through a first turning shaft, the first turning shaft is driven by the turning chain, a drive component is provided on the first turning shaft, a second turning shaft is provided at one end of the turning arm, the second turning shaft is driven by the turning chain, a chain straightening component is provided at the top of the turning arm, and a roller assembly for adapting to the shape of the material is provided on the crossbeam.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the equipment is mainly used for flipping, welding, and grinding of square, rectangular, and round tubes of different specifications, making the welded and ground surfaces better visible to the user. The equipment is suitable for square, rectangular, round, and polygonal products that are welded together. After the products are firmly spot-welded, they can be placed on this equipment to complete the full welding operation, and can also complete the grinding operation. The crossbeam connects the two flipping components on the same side, the base provides support for the entire flipping component, and the drive component acts as the drive source, enabling the first and second flipping shafts to rotate accordingly. The drive components on the four flipping components rotate in the same direction to flip the material. The drive components on the four flipping components rotate in opposite directions to retract and extend the flipping chain, which can change the height of the material from the ground. The chain straightening component can rotate the flipping arm accordingly, so that the material can be better clamped. The roller component can provide the two ends of the material with a clamping point or contact point.
[0009] The present invention is further configured such that: a first flipping gear is provided on the first flipping shaft, and the first flipping gear meshes with the flipping chain.
[0010] The present invention is further configured such that: the driving assembly includes a driving chain, with a driving sprocket and a driven sprocket respectively wound around both ends of the driving chain; a driving motor is mounted on the driving sprocket; the output shaft of the driving motor passes through the column and is connected to the inner wall of the driving sprocket and the column; the driving motor is located on one side of the column; and the driven sprocket is connected to the first rotating shaft.
[0011] The present invention is further configured such that: the second flip shaft is connected to a second flip gear, and the second flip gear meshes with the flip chain.
[0012] The present invention is further configured such that: the chain straightening assembly includes a movable pulley and a counterweight; the movable pulley is fixed to the top of the tilting arm by bolts to the pulley base plate; a pulley rope is slidably connected to the movable pulley; a first fixing ring is fixed to one end of the pulley rope and is disposed at the top of the column; a second fixing ring is fixed to the other end of the pulley rope and is disposed at the top of the counterweight; the pulley rope is also slidably connected to a fixed pulley; the fixed pulley is fixed to one side of the column by bolts to the pulley side plate.
[0013] The present invention is further configured such that: the roller assembly includes two sliding rollers, each of the two sliding rollers is fixed to a slider via a roller base, the two sliders are provided with displacement adjustment components, and the bottoms of the two sliders are slidably connected to a slide rail, the slide rail being disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam.
[0014] The present invention is further configured such that: the displacement adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw and an adjustment motor; the adjustment screw passes through and is threadedly connected to two sliders; one end of the adjustment screw is drivenly connected to an adjustment driven wheel; the output shaft of the adjustment motor is drivenly connected to an adjustment driving wheel; the adjustment motor is fixed to the bottom of the crossbeam by adjustment mounting plate bolts; the displacement adjustment assembly also includes an adjustment belt; the two ends of the adjustment belt are respectively wound around the adjustment driving wheel and the adjustment driven wheel.
[0015] The present invention is further configured such that: a position control switch is provided on one side of the crossbeam, the position control switch is fixed to the crossbeam by bolts of a switch mounting plate, a control hole is provided on one side of the crossbeam, and the push rod of the position control switch passes through the control hole.
[0016] The present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The driving component drives the first and second flipping shafts to rotate, which can flip the material or change the material's height from the ground.
[0017] 2. The chain straightening assembly can rotate the tilting arm accordingly, so that the material can be better clamped.
[0018] 3. The roller assembly naturally holds the two corners of the square or rectangular tube in place, providing stable support and flipping torque. For round tubes, it also provides two contact points.
[0019] 4. The push rod of the position control switch can precisely adjust the position of the flipping chain, so that it can better fit the material and achieve a more effective clamping effect. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of this embodiment;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the same-side flipping component in this embodiment;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drive assembly, the flipping arm, and the chain straightening assembly in this embodiment;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the tilting arm in this embodiment;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the beam and roller assembly in this embodiment.
[0025] Figure Descriptions: 1. Crossbeam; 2. Tilting chain; 3. Base; 4. Column; 5. First tilting shaft; 6. Tilting arm; 7. Second tilting shaft; 8. First tilting gear; 9. Drive chain; 10. Driving sprocket; 11. Driven sprocket; 12. Drive motor; 13. Second tilting gear; 14. Moving pulley; 15. Counterweight; 16. Pulley base plate; 17. Pulley rope; 18. First fixed ring; 19. Second fixed ring; 20. Fixed pulley; 21. Pulley side plate; 22. Sliding roller; 23. Slider; 24. Adjusting screw; 25. Adjusting motor; 26. Slide rail; 27. Position control switch; 28. Switch mounting plate; 29. Control hole; 30. Push rod; 31. Adjusting driven wheel; 32. Adjusting driving wheel; 33. Adjusting belt. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific part, respectively.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a chain-type turning machine adaptable to various workpieces includes four turning components. A crossbeam 1 is bolted to each turning component on the same side and is driven by a turning chain 2. The bottom of the turning chain 2 passes through the interior of the crossbeam 1. Each turning component includes a base 3, on which a column 4 is bolted. The column 4 is rotatably connected to a turning arm 6 via a first turning shaft 5. The first turning shaft 5 is driven by the turning chain 2 and is equipped with a drive component. A second turning shaft 7 is provided at one end of the turning arm 6 and is driven by the turning chain 2. A chain straightening component is provided at the top of the turning arm 6. A roller assembly for adapting to the shape of the material is provided on the crossbeam 1.
[0029] The equipment is mainly used for flipping, welding, and grinding of square, rectangular, and round tubes of different specifications, making the welded and ground surfaces more visible. The equipment is suitable for square, rectangular, round, and polygonal products that are welded together. After the products are firmly spot-welded, they can be placed on this equipment to complete the full welding operation, and grinding operations can also be completed. In use, the two flipping components on the same side are connected by the crossbeam 1, and the material is placed on the two flipping chains 2. The base 3 provides support for the entire flipping component. The drive component acts as the drive source, driving the first flipping shaft 5 to rotate accordingly. Since the first flipping shaft 5 and the second flipping shaft 7 are both connected to the flipping chain 2, the flipping chain 2 can rotate accordingly. The drive components on the four flipping components rotate in the same direction to flip the material. The drive components on the four flipping components rotate in opposite directions to retract and extend the flipping chain 2, which can change the height of the material from the ground. By using the chain straightening component, the flipping arm 6 can be rotated accordingly, so that the material can be better clamped. The roller component can provide a clamping point or contact point for the two ends of the material.
[0030] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, a first reversing gear 8 is provided on the first reversing shaft 5, and the first reversing gear 8 meshes with the reversing chain 2; the driving assembly includes a driving chain 9, with a driving sprocket 10 and a driven sprocket 11 respectively wound around both ends of the driving chain 9; a driving motor 12 is provided on the driving sprocket 10, and the output shaft of the driving motor 12 passes through the column 4 and is drivenly connected to the inner wall of the driving sprocket 10 and the column 4; the driving motor 12 is located on one side of the column 4; and the driven sprocket 11 is drivenly connected to the first reversing shaft 5; a second reversing gear 13 is drivenly connected to the second reversing shaft 7, and the second reversing gear 13 meshes with the reversing chain 2.
[0031] The drive motor 12 serves as the drive source, and its output shaft can drive the drive sprocket 10 to rotate accordingly. The rotation of the drive sprocket 10 can drive the drive chain 9 and the driven sprocket 11 to rotate accordingly. The rotation of the driven sprocket 11 can drive the first rotating gear 8 to rotate accordingly through the first rotating shaft 5. The first rotating gear 8 meshes with the rotating chain 2. The rotation of the first rotating gear 8 and the second rotating gear 13 can cause the rotating chain 2 to rotate accordingly, so that the rotating chain 2 can rotate the material or change its height from the ground.
[0032] like Figure 3As shown, the chain straightening assembly includes a movable pulley 14 and a counterweight 15. The movable pulley 14 is bolted to the top of the tilting arm 6 via a pulley base plate 16. A pulley rope 17 is slidably connected to the movable pulley 14. One end of the pulley rope 17 is fixed with a first fixing ring 18, which is located on the top of the column 4. The other end of the pulley rope 17 is fixed with a second fixing ring 19, which is located on the top of the counterweight 15. The pulley rope 17 is also slidably connected to a fixed pulley 20, which is bolted to one side of the column 4 via a pulley side plate 21.
[0033] The counterweight 15 hangs naturally under gravity, and the downward pull it generates is transmitted through the pulley rope 17, causing a corresponding displacement. During this process, the fixed pulley 20 is bolted to one side of the column 4 via the pulley side plate 21, serving as a guide to ensure that the pulley rope 17 moves stably along the preset path. Through the synergistic action of the first fixed ring 18 and the second fixed ring 19, the pulley rope 17 forms a stable mechanical connection between the counterweight 15 and the column 4. When the counterweight 15 is displaced, its tension is transmitted through the pulley rope 17 to the movable pulley 14, which is bolted to the top of the tilting arm 6 via the pulley base plate 16, thereby driving the tilting arm 6 to rotate around its axis. This structural design, through the torque amplification effect of the pulley system, makes the rotation of the tilting arm 6 more effortless and controllable, thereby optimizing the stability and efficiency of the material clamping process.
[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, the roller assembly includes two sliding rollers 22, each fixed to a slider 23 via a roller base. Displacement adjustment components are mounted on the two sliders 23, and slide rails 26 are slidably connected to the bottom of each slider 23, with the slide rails 26 positioned on the upper surface of the crossbeam 1. The displacement adjustment components include an adjusting screw 24 and an adjusting motor 25. The adjusting screw 24 passes through and is threadedly connected to the two sliders 23. One end of the adjusting screw 24 is driven by an adjusting driven wheel 31. An adjusting driving wheel 32 is driven by the output shaft of the adjusting motor 25. The adjusting motor 25 is fixed to the bottom of the crossbeam 1 via adjusting mounting plate bolts. The displacement adjustment assembly also includes an adjusting belt 33, with its two ends wound around the adjusting driving wheel 32 and the adjusting driven wheel 31, respectively.
[0035] The adjusting screw 24 is a bidirectional screw with opposite threads at both ends, allowing the two sliders 23 to move synchronously towards or away from each other. One side of the adjusting belt 33 passes through the crossbeam 1 and drives the adjusting drive wheel 32 to rotate via the adjusting motor 25. The rotation of the adjusting drive wheel 32 drives the adjusting belt 33 and the adjusting driven wheel 31 to rotate, causing the adjusting screw 24 to rotate accordingly, thus displacing the sliders 23 on the slide rail 26. The two sliders 23 move away from or closer to each other, causing the sliding rollers 22 on the sliders 23 to move away from or closer to each other. This can accommodate materials of different widths. The sliding rollers 22 are V-shaped rollers, which are particularly suitable for square and rectangular tubes. The two inclined surfaces naturally hold the corners, providing stable support and turning torque. For round tubes, they can also provide two contact points.
[0036] like Figure 5 As shown, a position control switch 27 is provided on one side of the crossbeam 1. The position control switch 27 is fixed to the crossbeam 1 by bolts through the switch mounting plate 28. A control hole 29 is provided on one side of the crossbeam 1. The push rod 30 of the position control switch 27 passes through the control hole 29. The bottom of the flipping chain 2 passes through the inside of the crossbeam 1. The push rod 30 of the position control switch 27 extends into the inside of the crossbeam 1. The position of the flipping chain 2 can be controlled accordingly by the push rod 30 of the position control switch 27, so that the chain can clamp the material more effectively.
[0037] Working Principle: During the material flipping operation, the material is first placed on two flipping chains 2. The drive motor 12 serves as the power source. After starting, its output shaft rotates, driving the drive sprocket 10 to rotate. The rotation of the drive sprocket 10 is transmitted to the driven sprocket 11 via the drive chain 9, causing the driven sprocket 11 to rotate as well. The rotation of the driven sprocket 11 then drives the first flipping gear 8 to rotate via the first flipping shaft 5. The second flipping gear 13 meshes with the flipping chain 2, and the rotation of the first flipping gear 8 and the second flipping gear 13 together drive the flipping chain 2. When the four drive motors 12 rotate in the same direction, the flipping chain 2 works in tandem, thus flipping the material. When the four drive motors 12 rotate in opposite directions, the flipping chain 2 retracts or extends, changing the height of the material above the ground. To ensure that the flipping chain 2 can accurately and effectively clamp the material, the system is equipped with a position control switch 27. By operating the push rod 30 of the position control switch 27, the position of the tilting chain 2 can be precisely adjusted to better conform to the material and achieve a more effective clamping effect. During the clamping process, the counterweight 15 hangs naturally under its own weight, and the downward pull it generates is transmitted through the pulley rope 17. The fixed pulley 20 in the pulley system is firmly fixed to one side of the column 4 by bolts through the pulley side plate 21, playing a key guiding role and ensuring that the pulley rope 17 can move stably along the preset path. When the counterweight 15 is displaced, its pull is transmitted to the movable pulley 14 through the pulley rope 17, and the movable pulley 14 is fixed to the top of the tilting arm 6 by bolts through the pulley base plate 16. The pull causes the movable pulley 14 to drive the tilting arm 6 to rotate around the axis, further enhancing the clamping effect on the material; however, there are certain limitations when the tilting chain 2 directly contacts the workpiece. For round or irregularly shaped tubes, the material is prone to slipping during the flipping process due to unstable contact points. For square or rectangular tubes, the flipping chain 2 may not fit their edges well, resulting in poor clamping effect. By adjusting the motor 25 to drive the adjusting drive wheel 32 to rotate, the rotation of the adjusting drive wheel 32 can drive the adjusting belt 33 and the adjusting driven wheel 31 to rotate, and the adjusting screw 24 to rotate accordingly, so that the slider 23 can move accordingly on the slide rail 26, thereby causing the sliding rollers 22 on the slider 23 to move away from or closer to each other, so as to adapt to materials of different widths. The two inclined surfaces of the rollers can naturally hold the edges or provide two contact points.
[0038] The specific embodiments are merely explanations of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to these embodiments without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A chain-type turning machine adaptable to various workpieces, characterized in that: The device includes four flipping components. A crossbeam (1) is bolted to each of the flipping components on the same side and is connected to a flipping chain (2). The bottom of the flipping chain (2) passes through the interior of the crossbeam (1). Each flipping component includes a base (3). A column (4) is bolted to the base (3). The column (4) is rotatably connected to a flipping arm (6) via a first flipping shaft (5). The first flipping shaft (5) is connected to the flipping chain (2) and is equipped with a drive assembly. A second flipping shaft (7) is provided at one end of the flipping arm (6) and is connected to the flipping chain (2). A chain straightening assembly is provided at the top of the flipping arm (6). A roller assembly for adapting to the shape of the material is provided on the crossbeam (1).
2. The chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flipping shaft (5) is provided with a first flipping gear (8), which meshes with the flipping chain (2).
3. A chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive chain (9), with a drive sprocket (10) and a driven sprocket (11) respectively wound around both ends of the drive chain (9). A drive motor (12) is provided on the drive sprocket (10). The output shaft of the drive motor (12) passes through the column (4) and is driven to the inner wall of the drive sprocket (10) and the column (4). The drive motor (12) is located on one side of the column (4). The driven sprocket (11) is driven to the first rotating shaft (5).
4. A chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second flipping shaft (7) is connected to a second flipping gear (13), which meshes with the flipping chain (2).
5. A chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 4, characterized in that: The chain straightening assembly includes a movable pulley (14) and a counterweight (15). The movable pulley (14) is bolted to the top of the tilting arm (6) via a pulley base plate (16). The movable pulley (14) is slidably connected to a pulley rope (17). One end of the pulley rope (17) is fixed with a first fixing ring (18), which is located on the top of the column (4). The other end of the pulley rope (17) is fixed with a second fixing ring (19), which is located on the top of the counterweight (15). The pulley rope (17) is also slidably connected to a fixed pulley (20), which is bolted to one side of the column (4) via a pulley side plate (21).
6. A chain-type turning machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 5, characterized in that: The roller assembly includes two sliding rollers (22). Each of the two sliding rollers (22) is fixed to a slider (23) via a roller base. The two sliders (23) are provided with displacement adjustment components. The bottom of the two sliders (23) is slidably connected to a slide rail (26). The slide rail (26) is located on the upper surface of the crossbeam (1).
7. A chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 6, characterized in that: The displacement adjustment assembly includes an adjustment screw (24) and an adjustment motor (25). The adjustment screw (24) passes through and is threadedly connected to two sliders (23). One end of the adjustment screw (24) is driven to an adjustment driven wheel (31). The output shaft of the adjustment motor (25) is driven to an adjustment driving wheel (32). The adjustment motor (25) is fixed to the bottom of the crossbeam (1) by adjustment mounting plate bolts. The displacement adjustment assembly also includes an adjustment belt (33). The two ends of the adjustment belt (33) are respectively wound around the adjustment driving wheel (32) and the adjustment driven wheel (31).
8. A chain-type turnover machine adaptable to various workpieces according to claim 7, characterized in that: A position control switch (27) is provided on one side of the crossbeam (1). The position control switch (27) is fixed to the crossbeam (1) by bolts through the switch mounting plate (28). A control hole (29) is provided on one side of the crossbeam (1). The push rod (30) of the position control switch (27) passes through the control hole (29).
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Chain type upender
CN211813007U