A bridge housing centering and flipping mechanism
By designing the centering and flipping mechanism of the axle housing and utilizing the lifting cylinder, rotating gear and limiting structure, the problems of large space and low efficiency in the existing technology are solved, and an efficient and accurate flipping posture is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202110231290.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-03-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-03-02
AI Technical Summary
The existing axle shell flip technology occupies a large space, is low in efficiency and is long in flip time, making it difficult to meet the attitude requirements of heavy-duty truck axle shells in the processing process.
An axle housing centering and flipping mechanism is designed, which uses a combination of lifting cylinder, rotating gear and limiting structure to achieve overall flipping through cylinder lifting, rack pushing and gear rotation, reducing lateral space restrictions.
It significantly improves the turning efficiency, shortens the turning time, optimizes space utilization, is suitable for a variety of workpiece specifications, and achieves accurate turning postures.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a bridge housing centering and turning mechanism, which is applied to heavy truck bridge housings after they are stamped and formed, and the next processing step has posture requirements, requiring the housing to be turned over and the posture to be changed. Background Art
[0002] The flipping technology currently used in the market is to use two arms, each with two cylinders clamping, the arms are fixed to the flip transmission shaft on the flip frame, and the motor drives the flip transmission shaft to flip. The flipping takes up a large space, has low flipping efficiency, and takes a lot of time. In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the inventor feels that it is not perfect, so he has exhausted his mind to carefully study and overcome it. With his many years of work experience in this industry, he has developed a bridge housing centering flipping mechanism, which uses cylinders on both arms to clamp, angular limit, and the whole is lifted by cylinders. The cylinder pushes the rack, and the rack drives the gear to rotate, thereby driving the entire clamping tooling to rotate.
[0003] The present invention adopts a lifting method to reduce the limitation of the lateral flipping space and realizes the posture conversion in a smaller space. The flipping efficiency is significantly improved, the flipping time is greatly reduced, and the production capacity is improved. The mechanism is compatible with a wide range of workpiece products, has good compatibility, and has good versatility. The flipping angle is adjustable and accurate flipping posture can be achieved. Summary of the invention
[0004] In order to solve the above defects in the prior art, the present invention discloses a bridge housing centering and flipping mechanism, which is implemented by adopting the following technical solutions.
[0005] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "lower", "upper", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the directions or positional relationships in which the invention product is usually placed when in use, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed or operate in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used to distinguish the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0006] A bridge housing centering and flipping mechanism includes a lifting part, a rotating part, and a limiting part. The lifting part is located below the whole, the left and right sides of the lifting part are rotating parts, one side of the rotating part is provided with a limiting part, a workpiece is provided between the limiting parts, and a chain conveyor is provided behind the rotating part.
[0007] As a further improvement of the present technology, the lifting part includes a lifting cylinder, a column, a lifting beam and a limiting structure. The lifting cylinder is fixed to the beam by bolts, and the beam is fixed to the columns on both sides by bolts. The beam is connected to the lifting cylinder by a floating joint, and the column is connected and fixed to the first slide rail by bolts. A first slider is fixed on the beam, and the first slider is slidably connected to the first slide rail. The lifting cylinder and the lifting beam are connected to each other.
[0008] As a further improvement of the present technology, the rotating part also includes a clamping structure and a rotating structure, the clamping structure further includes a clamping cylinder, a second slider, a guide rail, a flipping mechanism clamping and rotating mounting seat, a flipping mechanism rotating mounting seat, a clamping cylinder mounting seat and a first floating joint, the clamping cylinder is fixed to the clamping cylinder mounting seat by bolts, the clamping cylinder mounting seat is fixed to the flipping mechanism rotating mounting seat by bolts, the guide rail bolts are locked on the flipping mechanism clamping and rotating mounting seat, the guide rail is connected to the second slider by sliding, the second slider is fixed to the flipping mechanism rotating mounting seat by bolts, the clamping cylinder is connected to the first floating joint by threads, the first floating joint is fixed to the flipping mechanism clamping and rotating mounting seat by bolts, and the clamping cylinder and the flipping mechanism rotating mounting seat are connected to each other.
[0009] As a further improvement of the present technology, the rotating structure includes a rotating cylinder, a rack, a rack mounting plate, a second slide rail, a third slide block, a rotating shaft, a gear, a workpiece clamping plate, a workpiece guide block, an angular limit block, a sensor bracket, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor and an angular limit block; the workpiece guide block is fixed to the workpiece clamping plate by bolts, the angular limit block is connected by bolts and is positioned and fixed to the workpiece clamping plate by a pin sleeve, the workpiece clamping plate is fixed to the rotating shaft by bolt connection, the rotating shaft and the bearing clearance are fixed to the rotating bearing seat, the tail is locked side by side on the rotating shaft by two round nuts, and the rotating bearing seat is fixed by screws. The bolt connection is fixed to the flip mechanism clamping rotation mounting seat, the gear is connected by a flat key and the end cover is tightened, the bolt is fixed to the rotating shaft, the rotating cylinder is connected to the cylinder mounting seat by bolts and there is a cylindrical pin positioning connection at the bottom, the rotating cylinder is connected to the second floating joint by bolts, the second floating joint is fixed to the rack mounting plate by bolts, the second slide rail is connected to the rack mounting plate by bolts, the second slide rail and the third slider are connected by sliding, the third slider is connected to the flip mechanism rotation mounting seat by bolts, the rack is connected by bolts, the cylindrical pin is limited, the rotating cylinder pushes the rack to move linearly, and the rack is meshed with the gear.
[0010] As a further improvement of the present technology, the limiting part includes a stop block, an adjustment fixing seat, a sensing pin, a through-beam photoelectric sensor, a sensing block, an adjustment screw, a linear bearing, a sensing bracket and a bearing fixing seat; the stop block is fixed to the column by waist-shaped groove bolts, the bearing fixing seat is connected to the stop block by bolts, the linear bearing is fixed to the stop block by bolts, the sensing block is connected to the sensing pin by bolts, the sensing pin is slidably connected to the linear bearing, the through-beam photoelectric sensor is fixed to the sensing bracket by bolts, the sensing bracket is fixed to the stop block by bolts, and the adjustment fixing seat is fixed to the column by bolts.
[0011] As a further improvement of the present technology, a return spring is provided on the induction pin shaft.
[0012] Beneficial effects of the present invention:
[0013] The present invention adopts the above technical solution to provide a bridge housing centering flipping mechanism. The compatible specifications of the flipping mechanism can be adjusted accordingly according to the specifications. The adjustment is convenient and quick, and the space is reasonably optimized. The flipping is simple, the adjustment is simple, the flipping angle is accurate and controllable, the flipping efficiency is high, and the space utilization rate is significantly improved, which greatly reduces unnecessary space waste. The space occupied by the flipping frame in the past has been greatly compressed. After the improvement, only one product lifting space is needed for flipping. The existing process is greatly improved in the intermediate posture flipping, the production rhythm is optimized, and the production efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the lifting part of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the rotating part of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting part of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The structural proportions of the accompanying drawings are only schematic, and the structural proportions can be specifically determined according to actual needs; however, it should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, in the following description, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concepts of the present disclosure. All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. It should be noted that the terms used here should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the context of this specification, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly rigid manner.
[0019] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a bridge housing centering and turning mechanism comprises a lifting part 1, a rotating part 2 and a limiting part 3. The lifting part 1 is located at the bottom of the whole, the left and right sides of the lifting part 1 are the rotating part 2, one side of the rotating part 2 is provided with a limiting part 3, a workpiece 5 is provided between the limiting parts 3, and a chain conveyor 4 is provided behind the rotating part 2. The lifting part 1 comprises a lifting cylinder 1-4, a column 1-8, a lifting beam 1-3 and a limiting structure 1-1. The lifting cylinder 1-4 is fixed to the beam 1-7 by bolts, and the beam 1-7 is fixed to the columns 1-8 on both sides by bolts. The crossbeam 1-7 is connected to the lifting cylinder 1-4 through a floating joint, the column 1-8 is connected and fixed to the first slide rail 1-11 through bolts, the first slider 1-12 is fixed to the crossbeam 1-7, the first slider 1-12 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 1-11, the lifting cylinder 1-4 and the lifting crossbeam 1-3 are connected to each other, the rotating part 2 also includes a clamping structure and a rotating structure, the clamping structure includes a clamping cylinder 2-4, a second slider 2-17, a guide rail 2-2, a flip mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1, and a flip mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8. The clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14 and the first floating joint 2-13, the clamping cylinder 2-4 is fixed to the clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14 by bolts, the clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14 is fixed to the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8 by bolts, the guide rail 2-2 is bolted to the turning mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1, the guide rail 2-2 is connected to the second slider 2-17 by sliding, the second slider 2-17 is fixed to the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8 by bolts, the clamping cylinder 2-4 is connected to the first floating joint 2-13 by threading , the first floating joint 2-13 is fixed to the turning mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1 by bolts, the clamping cylinder 2-4 and the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8 are connected to each other, and the rotating structure includes a rotating cylinder 2-5, a rack 2-12, a rack mounting plate 2-18, a second slide rail 2-19, a third slider 2-20, a rotating shaft 2-21, a gear 2-15, a workpiece clamping plate 2-22, a workpiece guide block 2-7, an angular limit block 2-6, a sensor bracket 2-10, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 2-16 and an angular limit block 2-6;The workpiece guide block 2-7 is fixed to the workpiece clamping plate 2-22 by bolts, the angular limit block 2-6 is connected by bolts and fixed to the workpiece clamping plate 2-22 by pin sleeve positioning, the workpiece clamping plate 2-22 is fixed to the rotating shaft 2-21 by bolt connection, the rotating shaft 2-21 is fixed to the rotating bearing seat 2-23 with the bearing clearance, the tail is locked side by side on the rotating shaft 2-21 by two round nuts, the rotating bearing seat 2-23 is fixed to the turning mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1 by bolt connection, and the gear 2-15 is fixed to the rotating shaft 2-21 by bolt connection. The rotary cylinder 2-5 is connected to the cylinder mounting seat 2-11 by bolts and has a cylindrical pin at the bottom for positioning connection. The rotary cylinder 2-5 is connected to the second floating joint 2-24 by bolts. The second floating joint 2-24 is fixed to the rack mounting plate 2-18 by bolts. The second slide rail 2-19 is connected to the rack mounting plate 2-18 by bolts. The second slide rail 2-19 is connected to the third slider 2-20 by sliding. The third slider 2-20 is connected to the flip plate 2-18 by bolts. The mechanism is rotated on the mounting seat 2-8, the rack 2-12 is connected by bolts, the cylindrical pin is limited, the rotating cylinder 2-5 pushes the rack 2-12 to move linearly, the rack 2-12 is meshed with the gear 15, the limiting part 3 includes a stop block 3-13, an adjustment fixing seat 3-1, a sensing pin shaft 3-12, a corresponding photoelectric sensor 3-2, a sensing block 3-11, an adjustment screw 3-7, a linear bearing 3-10, a sensing bracket 3-3 and a bearing fixing seat 3-14; the stop block 3-13 is fixed to the column 1-8 by waist-shaped groove bolts, and the bearing fixing The seat 3-14 is connected to the stop block 3-13 by bolts, the linear bearing 3-10 is fixed to the stop block 3-13 by bolts, the induction block 3-11 is connected to the induction pin 3-12 by bolts, the induction pin 3-12 is slidably connected to the linear bearing 3-10, the photoelectric sensor 3-2 is fixed to the induction bracket 3-3 by bolts, the induction bracket 3-3 is fixed to the stop block 3-13 by bolts, the adjustment fixing seat 3-1 is fixed to the column 1-8 by bolts, and the induction pin 3-12 is provided with a reset spring 3-9. ;
[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, the present invention is divided into three parts as a whole, a lifting part 1, a rotating part 2, a limiting part 3, a chain conveyor 4 and a workpiece 5.
[0021] like Figure 2As shown, the lifting part 1 mainly includes a lifting cylinder 1-4, a column part 1-8, a lifting beam 1-3, a limiting structure 1-1, etc. The lifting cylinder 1-4 is fixed to the beam 1-7 by bolts, and the beam 1-7 is fixed to the side column 1-8 by bolts. The lifting cylinder 1-4 and the beam 1-7 are connected by a floating joint. The first slide rail 1-11 is fixed to the columns 1-8 on both sides by bolts. The first slider 1-12 is fixed to the beam 1-7. The first slider 1-12 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 1-11. There are two first sliders 1-12 on each side. The lifting cylinder 1-4 pushes the lifting beam 1-3 to lift.
[0022] like Figure 3As shown, the rotating part also includes a clamping part. The clamping part mainly includes a clamping cylinder 2-4, a second slider 2-17, a guide rail 2-2, a flip mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1, a flip mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8, a clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14, a first floating joint 2-13, etc. The clamping cylinder 2-4 is fixed to the clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14 by bolts, the clamping cylinder mounting seat 2-14 is fixed to the flip mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8 by bolts, the guide rail 2-2 is bolted to the flip mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1, the guide rail 2-2 is connected to the second slider 2-17 by sliding, the second slider 2-17 is connected to the flip mechanism rotating mounting seat by bolts, On the seat 2-8, the clamping cylinder 2-4 is connected to the first floating joint 2-13 by threads, the first floating joint 2-13 and the flip mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1 are fixed by bolts, the clamping cylinder 2-4 pushes the flip mechanism rotating mounting seat 2-8 to move back and forth, and the rotating part mainly includes the rotating cylinder 2-5, the rack 2-12, the rack mounting plate 2-18, the second slide rail 2-19, the third slider 2-20, the rotating shaft 2-21, the gear 2-15, the workpiece clamping plate 2-22, the workpiece guide block 2-7, the angular limit block 2-6, the sensor bracket 2-10, the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 2-16, the angular limit block 2-6, etc. The workpiece guide block 2-7 is connected by bolts and fixed on the workpiece clamping plate 2-22; the angular limit block 2-6 is connected by bolts, positioned by a pin sleeve, and fixed on the workpiece clamping plate 2-22; the workpiece clamping plate 2-22 is fixed on the rotating shaft 2-21 by bolts; the rotating shaft 2-21 is fixed on the rotating bearing seat 2-23 with the bearing clearance, and the tail is locked on the rotating shaft 2-21 side by side by two round nuts, and the rotating bearing seat 2-23 is fixed on the turning mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat 2-1 by bolts, the gear 2-15 is connected by a flat key, the end cover is pressed, and the bolts are fixed on the rotating shaft 2-21; the rotating cylinder 2-5 is connected to the cylinder mounting seat 2-11 by bolts, There is a cylindrical pin positioning connection at the bottom, the rotating cylinder 2-5 is connected to the second floating joint 2-24 by bolts, the second floating joint 2-24 is fixed to the rack mounting plate 2-18 by bolts, the second slide rail 2-19 is connected to the rack mounting plate 2-18 by bolts, the second slide rail 2-19 is connected to the third slider 2-20 by sliding, the third slider 2-20 is connected to the rotating mounting seat 2-8 of the flip mechanism by bolts, the rack 2-12 is connected by bolts, the cylindrical pin is limited, the rotating cylinder 2-5 pushes the rack 2-12 to move in a straight line, the rack 2-12 is meshed with the gear 2-15, the gear 2-15 rotates to drive the rotating shaft 2-21 to rotate, and the workpiece clamping plate 2-22 rotates.
[0023] like Figure 4As shown, the limiting part 3 mainly includes a stop block 3-13, an adjustment fixing seat 3-1, a sensing pin shaft 3-12, a photoelectric sensor 3-2, a sensing block 3-11, a reset spring 3-9, an adjustment screw 3-7, a linear bearing 3-10, a sensing bracket 3-3, and a bearing fixing seat 3-14. The stop block 3-13 is fixed to the flip column by waist-shaped groove bolts; the bearing fixing seat 3-14 is connected to the stop block 3-13 by bolts, and the linear bearing 3-10 is fixed to the stop block 3-13 by bolts; the sensing block 3-11 is connected to the sensing pin shaft 3-12 by bolts, and the sensing pin shaft 3-12 is slidably connected to the linear bearing 3-10, and the spring 3-9 resets and presses the slide; the photoelectric sensor 3-2 is fixed to the sensing bracket 3-3 by bolts, and the sensing bracket 3-3 is fixed to the stop block 3-13 by bolts; the adjustment fixing seat 3-1 is fixed to the flip column by bolts. Through the above structure, the position of the bolt can be adjusted according to the width of the workpiece, thereby adjusting the front and rear position of the stop block 3-13, so that the center of the workpiece remains unchanged, ensuring that the flipping center remains unchanged.
[0024] Although the present invention is described in conjunction with the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments but is only limited by the appended claims and can be easily modified and varied by a person skilled in the art without departing from the essential concept and scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A bridge housing centering and turning mechanism, comprising a lifting part (1), a rotating part (2), and a limiting part (3), characterized in that: The lifting part (1) is located below the whole, the left and right sides of the lifting part (1) are rotating parts (2), one side of the rotating part (2) is provided with a limiting part (3), a workpiece (5) is provided between the limiting parts (3), and a chain conveyor (4) is provided behind the rotating part (2); The rotating part (2) also includes a clamping structure and a rotating structure, wherein the clamping structure further includes a clamping cylinder (2-4), a second slider (2-17), a guide rail (2-2), a flip mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat (2-1), a flip mechanism rotating mounting seat (2-8), a clamping cylinder mounting seat (2-14) and a first floating joint (2-13), wherein the clamping cylinder (2-4) is fixed to the clamping cylinder mounting seat (2-14) by bolts, and the clamping cylinder mounting seat (2-14) is fixed to the flip mechanism rotating mounting seat (2-8) by bolts, and the The guide rail (2-2) is bolted to the turning mechanism clamping and rotating mounting seat (2-1); the guide rail (2-2) is connected to the second slider (2-17) by sliding; the second slider (2-17) is fixed to the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat (2-8) by bolts; the clamping cylinder (2-4) is connected to the first floating joint (2-13) by threads; the first floating joint (2-13) is fixed to the turning mechanism clamping and rotating mounting seat (2-1) by bolts; the clamping cylinder (2-4) and the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat (2-8) are connected to each other; The rotating structure comprises a rotating cylinder (2-5), a rack (2-12), a rack mounting plate (2-18), a second slide rail (2-19), a third slide block (2-20), a rotating shaft (2-21), a gear (2-15), a workpiece clamping plate (2-22), a workpiece guide block (2-7), an angular limit block (2-6), a sensor bracket (2-10), a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor (2-16) and an angular limit block (2-6); the workpiece guide block (2-7 ) is fixed to the workpiece clamping plate (2-22) by bolts, the angular limit block (2-6) is connected by bolts and is positioned and fixed to the workpiece clamping plate (2-22) by a pin sleeve, the workpiece clamping plate (2-22) is fixed to the rotating shaft (2-21) by bolt connection, the rotating shaft (2-21) is fixed to the rotating bearing seat (2-23) by a clearance fit with the bearing, the tail is locked side by side on the rotating shaft (2-21) by two round nuts, and the rotating bearing seat (2-23) The rotating cylinder (2-5) is connected to the cylinder mounting seat (2-11) by bolts and is fixed to the turning mechanism clamping rotating mounting seat (2-1). The gear (2-15) is connected by a flat key and the end cover is pressed, and the bolts are fixed to the rotating shaft (2-21). The rotating cylinder (2-5) is connected to the cylinder mounting seat (2-11) by bolts and has a cylindrical pin at the bottom for positioning connection. The rotating cylinder (2-5) is connected to the second floating joint (2-24) by bolts, and the second floating joint (2-24) is fixed to the rack mounting plate (2- The invention relates to a rotating mechanism (2-18) of the present invention, wherein the second slide rail (2-19) is connected to the rack mounting plate (2-18) by bolts, the second slide rail (2-19) is connected to the third slider (2-20) by sliding, the third slider (2-20) is connected to the turning mechanism rotating mounting seat (2-8) by bolts, the rack (2-12) is connected by bolts, the cylindrical pin is limited, the rotating cylinder (2-5) pushes the rack (2-12) to move linearly, and the rack (2-12) is meshed with the gear (2-15).
2. The bridge housing centering and turning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting part (1) comprises a lifting cylinder (1-4), a column (1-8), a lifting beam (1-3) and a limiting structure (1-1); the lifting cylinder (1-4) is fixed to the beam (1-7) by bolts; the beam (1-7) is fixed to the columns (1-8) on both sides by bolts; the beam (1-7) and the lifting cylinder (1-4) are connected by a floating joint; the column (1-8) is connected and fixed to a first slide rail (1-11) by bolts; a first slider (1-12) is fixed on the beam (1-7); the first slider (1-12) is slidably connected to the first slide rail (1-11); the lifting cylinder (1-4) and the lifting beam (1-3) are connected to each other.
3. The bridge housing centering and turning mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting part (3) comprises a stop block (3-13), an adjustment fixing seat (3-1), a sensing pin (3-12), a photoelectric sensor (3-2), a sensing block (3-11), an adjustment screw (3-7), a linear bearing (3-10), a sensing bracket (3-3) and a bearing fixing seat (3-14); the stop block (3-13) is fixed to the column (1-8) by waist-shaped groove bolts, and the bearing fixing seat (3-14) is connected to the stop block (3-13) by bolts. The linear bearing (3-10) is fixed to the stop block (3-13) by bolts, the sensing block (3-11) is connected to the sensing pin shaft (3-12) by bolts, the sensing pin shaft (3-12) is slidably connected to the linear bearing (3-10), the opposing photoelectric sensor (3-2) is fixed to the sensing bracket (3-3) by bolts, the sensing bracket (3-3) is fixed to the stop block (3-13) by bolts, and the adjustment fixing seat (3-1) is fixed to the column (1-8) by bolts.
4. The bridge housing centering and turning mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A return spring (3-9) is arranged on the induction pin shaft (3-12).
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