A power-assisted turnover machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a power-assisted tilting machine, which includes a carrier module, a conveying module, a lifting and positioning module, and a lifting module. The carrier module is located on the conveying module, and the conveying module is used to transport the carrier module. The lifting and positioning module is located below the conveying module. The lifting module is located above the lifting and positioning module. The lifting module includes a lifting drive mechanism, a lifting slide, a gripper cylinder, and gripping components. The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the lifting slide. The lifting slide is connected to a support frame. The gripper cylinder is located on the support frame, and its two output ends are respectively connected to the gripping components. The two gripping components are arranged opposite each other, and each of the two gripping components has a rotating pin on its opposite side for engaging with gripping holes on the workpiece. The technical solution of this utility model is simple to operate and highly safe. The system is stable and reliable, easy to maintain, and reduces labor costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of industrial automation technology, and in particular relates to an assisted tilting machine. Background Technology

[0002] As global manufacturing rapidly moves towards intelligence and digitalization, industrial automation has become a core means to improve production efficiency, ensure product quality, and reduce operating costs. However, the assembly and flipping of heavy workpieces still largely rely on manual operation, especially when the workpieces are large and heavy, where traditional manual operation methods have exposed many problems.

[0003] In existing technologies, the flipping and assembly of heavy workpieces are mostly accomplished through manual operation by multiple people or with the aid of simple mechanical assistance. This not only results in low production efficiency but also carries high safety risks. Manual operation is limited by the varying physical abilities of workers, making it difficult to maintain a stable and efficient production rhythm, which can easily become a bottleneck for the entire production line. At the same time, the flipping process of heavy workpieces poses risks such as loss of control, slippage, and crushing, placing extremely high demands on safety production management and increasing the company's labor and insurance costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a reasonably structured, easy-to-operate, safe and reliable assisted flipping device to solve the problems of difficulty in flipping workpieces during assembly, low positioning accuracy and high risks of manual operation, and to fill the gap in the application of automation technology in this field. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model discloses an assisted flipping machine, which solves the problem of heavy workpieces being difficult to flip manually and coordinate.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An assisted tilting machine includes a carrier module for positioning a product, a conveying module for conveying and positioning the carrier module, a lifting and positioning module, and a lifting module; the carrier module is located on the conveying module and is used to convey the carrier module; the lifting and positioning module is disposed below the conveying module and is used to lift and position the carrier module to a predetermined height; the lifting module is disposed above the lifting and positioning module and is used to grip and lift workpieces.

[0008] The lifting module includes a lifting drive mechanism, a lifting slide, a gripper cylinder, and a gripping component. The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the lifting slide and drives the lifting slide to move in the vertical direction. The lifting slide is connected to a support frame, and the gripper cylinder is mounted on the support frame. The two output ends of the gripper cylinder are respectively connected to the gripping component. The two gripping components are arranged opposite to each other, and each of the two gripping components has a rotating pin on its opposite side for engaging with the gripping hole on the workpiece.

[0009] This technical solution involves placing the product in a carrier module. A conveying module moves the carrier module containing the product. When it reaches below the lifting module, the lifting and positioning module raises the carrier module to a suitable height. The lifting drive mechanism drives the lifting slide downwards. It stops when the rotating pin aligns with the gripping hole on the side of the product. The gripper cylinder retracts, aligning the rotating pin with the gripping hole. The lifting drive mechanism then moves the lifting slide upwards to a certain height. A person or a robot rotates the workpiece 180°. At this point, another workpiece that is attached to the product can be placed in the carrier module for positioning. The lifting drive mechanism then moves the lifting slide downwards to place the product onto the other workpiece for attachment. Finally, the product is transported away via the conveying module.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the conveying module includes two parallel conveying supports, a motor, a transmission mechanism, and a blocking module. Each of the two parallel conveying supports is equipped with a roller assembly, which protrudes from the surface of the conveying support. The motor is connected to the roller assembly via the transmission mechanism, driving the roller assembly to roll. The blocking module is located inside one of the conveying supports at the position where the carrier module is to be grasped, used to block and position the carrier module. Using this technical solution, the blocking module allows for precise positioning of the carrier module carrying the product.

[0011] As a further improvement of this utility model, the blocking module includes a blocking cylinder and a roller, with the output end of the blocking cylinder connected to the roller. This technical solution, using a roller for blocking, improves reliability and reduces wear.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, there are two blocking modules, which are located on the inner sides of two parallel conveying supports.

[0013] As a further improvement of this utility model, the output end of the blocking cylinder is connected to the connecting member, and the connecting member is connected to the roller through a rotating shaft.

[0014] As a further improvement of this utility model, the transmission mechanism includes a chain, and the motor is a three-phase asynchronous motor.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lifting and positioning module includes four lifting cylinders, four support columns and two horizontal supports. The lifting cylinders are connected to the support columns, and the four lifting cylinders are arranged in pairs. The two ends of the horizontal supports are respectively connected to the two support columns. The lifting cylinders drive the horizontal supports to rise to lift the carrier module. The horizontal supports are located between the two parallel conveying supports.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, there are two horizontal supports, which are respectively connected to the support columns corresponding to the two sets of lifting cylinders.

[0017] As a further improvement of this utility model, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting motor, the support frame is provided with a linear rail, and the top of the gripping component is slidably connected to the linear rail.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the gripping component includes a support column, the top of which is slidably connected to the linear guide via a slider, the output end of the gripper cylinder is connected to the inner side of the support column via a connecting block, and the rotating pin is located on the lower inner side connected to the inner side of the support column.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0020] First, it is easy to operate and highly safe: the entire workstation has a reasonable structural design, strong rigidity, stable operation, and simple and intuitive operation process, which effectively avoids the common safety hazards in traditional manual flipping and ensures the safety of operators and equipment.

[0021] Second, it significantly reduces labor and management costs: the entire process from material loading, positioning, gripping to coordination can be completed by a single person, breaking the reliance on multi-person collaboration in the traditional heavy workpiece assembly, greatly saving labor input, and reducing the complexity of on-site organization and management.

[0022] Third, the system is stable, reliable, and easy to maintain: It adopts a modular architecture design, and each functional module is highly independent. While improving the overall stability and reliability of the system, it also makes fault diagnosis and isolation faster, greatly reducing the difficulty and time cost of equipment maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an assisted tilting machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting module according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting and positioning module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the blocking module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the workpiece structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] The reference numerals in the figures include:

[0030] 1-Carrier module, 2-Conveying module, 3-Lifting and positioning module, 4-Lifting module, 5-Product;

[0031] 21-Conveyor bracket, 22-Motor, 23-Chain, 24-Blocking module, 25-Roller assembly, 26-Blocking cylinder, 27-Connector, 28-Shaft, 29-Roller;

[0032] 31-Lifting cylinder, 32-Support column, 33-Horizontal bracket;

[0033] 41-Lifting motor, 42-Lifting slide, 43-Support frame, 44-Gripper cylinder, 45-Gripping component, 46-Rotating pin, 47-Linear rail, 48-Support column, 49-Connecting block;

[0034] 51-Grip hole. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1-6 As shown, an assisted tilting machine includes a carrier module 1 for positioning a product 5, a conveying module 2 for conveying and positioning the carrier module 1, a lifting and positioning module 3, and a lifting module 4. The carrier module 1 is located on the conveying module 2, and the conveying module 2 is used to convey the carrier module 1. The lifting and positioning module 3 is disposed below the conveying module 2 and is used to lift and position the carrier module 1 to a predetermined height. The lifting module 4 is disposed above the lifting and positioning module 3 and is used to grab and lift the product 5.

[0037] Specifically, the lifting module 4 includes a lifting motor 41, a lifting slide 42, a gripper cylinder 44, and a gripping component 45. The lifting motor 41 is connected to the lifting slide 42 and drives the lifting slide 42 to move vertically. The lifting slide 42 is connected to a support frame 43. The gripper cylinder 44 is mounted on the support frame 43, and its two output ends are respectively connected to the gripping component 45. The two gripping components 45 are arranged opposite to each other, and each of the two gripping components 45 has a rotating pin 46 on its opposite side for engaging with the gripping hole 51 on the side of the product 5. The support frame 43 is provided with a linear guide 47, and the top of the gripping component 45 is slidably connected to the linear guide 47.

[0038] The conveying module 2 includes two parallel conveying supports 21, a motor 22, a chain 23, and a blocking module 24. Each of the two parallel conveying supports 21 is equipped with a roller assembly 25, which protrudes from the surface of the conveying support 21. The motor 22 is connected to the roller assembly 25 via the chain 23, driving the roller assembly 25 to roll. The blocking module 24 is located inside one of the conveying supports 21, at the workstation where the carrier module 1 is to be grasped, and is used to block and position the carrier module 1. The blocking module 24 includes a blocking cylinder 26 and a roller 29. The output end of the blocking cylinder 26 is connected to a connector 27, and the connector 27 is connected to the roller 29 via a rotating shaft 28. There are two blocking modules, each located inside one of the two parallel conveying supports 21. The motor 22 is a three-phase asynchronous motor.

[0039] The lifting and positioning module 3 includes four lifting cylinders 31, four support columns 32, and two horizontal supports 33. The four lifting cylinders 31 are arranged in pairs, and each lifting cylinder 31 is connected to a support column 32. The two ends of each horizontal support 33 are connected to two support columns 32 respectively. The lifting cylinders 31 drive the horizontal supports 33 to rise, thereby lifting the carrier module 1. The horizontal supports 33 are located between the two parallel conveying supports 21. There are two horizontal supports 33, each connected to a support column 32 corresponding to one of the two sets of lifting cylinders 31.

[0040] Furthermore, the gripping component 45 includes a support column 48, the top of which is slidably connected to the linear guide 47 via a slider, the output end of the gripper cylinder 44 is connected to the inner side of the support column 48 via a connecting block 49, and the rotating pin 46 is located on the lower inner side of the support column 48.

[0041] In this technical solution, the lifting module 4 is responsible for gripping product 5; the lifting and positioning module 3 is responsible for adjusting the carrier module 1 to a suitable height for gripping by the lifting module 4; the carrier module 1 is responsible for positioning product 5; and the conveying module 2 is responsible for conveying and positioning the carrier module 1. The specific workflow is as follows:

[0042] (1) In the conveying module 2, the three-phase asynchronous motor 22 drives the chain 23 to drive the wheel assembly, which slides the carrier module 1 carrying the product 5 to the right. When it moves to the bottom of the lifting module 4, the pulley in the blocking module 24 blocks the carrier module 1.

[0043] (2) The lifting cylinder 31 in the lifting and positioning module 3 extends and drives the support column 32 to lift the carrier module 1 to a suitable height for easy grabbing.

[0044] (3) Then, the servo motor 22 drives the lifting slide 42 to move downward in the lifting module 4. When the rotating pin 46 and the gripping hole 51 are on the same axis, the cleaver cylinder 44 retracts, the rotating pin 46 and the gripping hole 51 coincide, and the servo motor 22 drives the lifting slide 42 to move upward to a certain height. Then, the product 5 is rotated 180° manually. The other half of the product 5 can be placed in the carrier module 1 by a small forklift for positioning. The servo motor 22 drives the lifting slide 42 to move downward so that the product 5 fits with the other half. The two workpiece holes are aligned manually using the positioning pin.

[0045] (4) The gripper cylinder 44 extends, the gripping component is separated from the workpiece, the lifting slide 42 rises, then the positioning column is removed, the lifting cylinder 31 retracts, the carrier module 1 descends, the blocking cylinder 26 pushes out, the roller 29 descends, and the carrier module 1 flows to the next process along the conveying module 2.

[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] The specific embodiments described above are preferred embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the specific scope of this utility model. The scope of this utility model includes, but is not limited to, these specific embodiments. All equivalent changes made in accordance with the shape and structure of this utility model are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A assisted tilting machine, characterized in that: It includes a carrier module for positioning the product, a conveying module for conveying and positioning the carrier module, a lifting and positioning module, and a lifting module; the carrier module is located on the conveying module, and the conveying module is used to convey the carrier module; the lifting and positioning module is located below the conveying module and is used to lift and position the carrier module to a predetermined height; the lifting module is located above the lifting and positioning module and is used to grip and lift the workpiece; The lifting module includes a lifting drive mechanism, a lifting slide, a gripper cylinder, and a gripping component. The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the lifting slide and drives the lifting slide to move in the vertical direction. The lifting slide is connected to a support frame, and the gripper cylinder is mounted on the support frame. The two output ends of the gripper cylinder are respectively connected to the gripping component. The two gripping components are arranged opposite to each other, and each of the two gripping components has a rotating pin on its opposite side for engaging with the gripping hole on the workpiece.

2. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying module includes two parallel conveying supports, a motor, a transmission mechanism, and a blocking module. Each of the two parallel conveying supports is equipped with a roller assembly, which protrudes from the surface of the conveying support. The motor is connected to the roller assembly through the transmission mechanism to drive the roller assembly to roll. The blocking module is located on the inner side of one of the conveying supports and at the work position where the carrier module is to be grasped, for blocking and positioning the carrier module.

3. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blocking module includes a blocking cylinder and a roller, with the output end of the blocking cylinder connected to the roller.

4. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The output end of the blocking cylinder is connected to the connector, and the connector is connected to the roller via a rotating shaft.

5. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a chain, and the motor is a three-phase asynchronous motor.

6. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting and positioning module includes four lifting cylinders, four support columns, and two horizontal supports. The four lifting cylinders are arranged in pairs. The lifting cylinders are connected to the support columns. The two ends of the horizontal supports are respectively connected to the two support columns. The lifting cylinders drive the horizontal supports to rise to lift the carrier module. The horizontal supports are located between the two parallel conveying supports.

7. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two horizontal supports, which are respectively connected to the support columns corresponding to the four lifting cylinders.

8. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting motor, the support frame is provided with a linear rail, and the top of the gripping component is slidably connected to the linear rail.

9. The assisted tilting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The gripping component includes a support column, the top of which is slidably connected to the linear guide via a slider, the output end of the gripper cylinder is connected to the inner side of the support column via a connecting block, and the rotating pin is located on the lower inner side of the support column.

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