A positioning bead automatic installation device

By designing automatic installation equipment for positioning beads, automatic installation is achieved using components such as rollers, pneumatic push devices, etc., which solves the existing problem of low manual installation efficiency, improves installation efficiency and reduces costs.

CN113732667BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-13QING YI METAL PROD ENTERPRISE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202111103002.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-09-18
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
2041-09-18

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Technical Problem

The installation of existing positioning beads mainly relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, time-consuming and labor-intensive, and requires a lot of labor.

Method used

An automatic installation device for positioning beads is designed, including an installation mechanism, a spring conveying mechanism, a positioning bead conveying mechanism and a pressing device, and automatic installation is achieved through components such as rollers, rotary drive devices, and pneumatic push devices.

Benefits of technology

The automatic installation of positioning beads is realized, with high efficiency and low cost, reducing manual operation and saving time and human resources.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic installation device for positioning beads, which comprises: an installation mechanism, the installation mechanism comprises a support frame, a rotatable roller and a rotation driving device for driving the roller to rotate are arranged on the support frame, a plurality of installation holes for springs to be installed are arranged on the outer wall of the roller; a spring conveying mechanism for conveying springs into the installation holes; a positioning bead conveying mechanism for conveying positioning beads to the installation mechanism; and a pressing device for inserting the positioning beads conveyed by the positioning bead conveying mechanism into the spring. The spring conveying mechanism of the present invention conveys the spring into the installation hole of the installation mechanism, and then conveys the positioning bead to the pressing device through the positioning bead conveying mechanism, and one end of the positioning bead is pressed and inserted into the spring through the pressing device, which has a simple structure, low cost, high installation efficiency, and saves time, effort and labor.
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The invention relates to an automatic installation device for positioning beads, and more specifically to an automatic installation device for springs and positioning beads. [Background technology]

[0002] Locating beads, also called elastic locating beads or ball plungers or spring plungers. The existing locating beads are a load device composed of a shell, a spring, a ball or a cylinder. They are widely used in some medical equipment, lubrication equipment, pneumatic tools and other products. Engineers often use them in molds, fixtures, assembly and other work, using a spring with a certain pressure to push the ball to move, so that the equipment can run smoothly.

[0003] The simpler positioning beads on the market generally include a spring, one end of which can be inserted into the positioning head of the spring. The installation work of inserting one end of the positioning head into the spring is generally completed by workers manually. Manual installation is inefficient, time-consuming and labor-intensive. [Summary of the invention]

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automatic positioning bead installation device which has a simple structure, low cost, high installation efficiency, and saves time, effort, and manpower.

[0005] The object of the present invention is achieved in that:

[0006] A positioning bead automatic installation device, characterized in that it comprises:

[0007] The installation mechanism includes a support frame, a rotatable roller and a rotation driving device for driving the roller to rotate are arranged on the support frame, and a plurality of installation holes for springs to be installed are arranged on the outer wall of the roller.

[0008] and a spring delivery mechanism for delivering the spring into the mounting hole;

[0009] and a positioning bead conveying mechanism for conveying the positioning bead to the mounting mechanism;

[0010] And a pressing device for inserting the positioning beads sent by the positioning bead conveying mechanism into the spring.

[0011] The automatic positioning bead installation device as described above is characterized in that the positioning bead conveying mechanism includes a positioning bead tank for containing positioning beads, the positioning bead tank is connected to a positioning bead conveyor belt, and the positioning bead conveyor belt is communicated with the pushing device.

[0012] The automatic positioning bead installation device as described above is characterized in that the spring conveying mechanism includes a spring tank for containing springs, the spring tank is connected with a conveying channel, and the outlet of the conveying channel can be communicated with the installation hole of the roller.

[0013] The automatic positioning bead installation device as described above is characterized in that the pressing device includes a pushing rod and a pushing drive device that drives the pushing rod to press downward, a pressing seat is provided at the lower part of the pushing rod, and the pressing seat is provided with a positioning bead hole, and the positioning bead hole is communicated with the positioning bead conveying channel.

[0014] The automatic installation device for positioning beads as described above is characterized in that a pneumatic pushing device is also provided on the positioning bead conveying channel, the pneumatic pushing device includes a fixed seat, a positioning bead hole is provided on the fixed seat, the fixed seat is also provided with an air hole communicating with the positioning bead hole, a slidable air sliding cover and an upper cover drive for driving the air sliding cover to move are provided on the positioning bead hole, the air sliding cover can close the positioning bead hole and is provided with an air sliding cover hole communicating with the positioning bead hole.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] The spring conveying mechanism of the present invention conveys the spring to the installation hole of the installation mechanism, and then conveys the positioning bead to the pressing device through the positioning bead conveying mechanism, and presses one end of the positioning bead into the spring through the pressing device. The structure is simple, the cost is low, the installation efficiency is high, and it saves time, effort and labor.

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[0017] Figure 1 is a stereogram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional diagram of another direction of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the mounting mechanism, the pressing device and the air pressure pushing device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a structural exploded diagram of the air pressure pushing device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 It is a structural exploded diagram of the air pressure pushing device of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the spring of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the positioning beads of the present invention. [Specific implementation method]

[0024] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0025] A positioning bead automatic installation device, comprising:

[0026] The mounting mechanism 1 comprises a support frame 11, on which a rotatable roller 12 and a rotation driving device 13 for driving the roller to rotate are arranged, and on the outer wall of the roller 12 are arranged a plurality of mounting holes 14 for inserting the spring 100.

[0027] and a spring delivery mechanism 2 for delivering the spring 100 into the mounting hole 14;

[0028] and a positioning bead conveying mechanism 3 for conveying the positioning bead 200 to the installation mechanism 1, wherein the positioning bead 200 comprises a connecting rod 201 with a spring inserted into one end thereof, and the connecting rod 201 is connected with a positioning head 202;

[0029] And insert the positioning beads 3 sent by the positioning bead conveying mechanism 3 into the pressing device 4 of the spring 100.

[0030] The spring conveying mechanism 2 of the present invention conveys the spring to the installation hole of the installation mechanism, and then conveys the positioning bead to the pressing device 4 through the positioning bead conveying mechanism 3, and presses one end of the positioning bead into the spring through the pressing device 4. It has a simple structure, low cost, high installation efficiency, and saves time, effort and labor.

[0031] The positioning bead conveying mechanism 3 of the present invention comprises a positioning bead tank 31 for containing positioning beads 200, the positioning bead tank 31 is connected to a positioning bead conveying belt 34, and the positioning bead conveying belt 34 is in communication with the pushing device 4. A positioning bead spiral ascending conveying channel can also be provided on the inner wall of the positioning bead tank 31, and the positioning bead spiral ascending conveying channel can make the positioning beads arranged in sequence be discharged from the positioning bead discharge port 33, and the positioning bead conveying belt 34 is provided with a groove, and the connecting rod 201 of the positioning bead can be dropped into the groove, so that the connecting rod of the positioning bead is conveyed downward.

[0032] The spring conveying mechanism 2 includes a spring tank 21 for accommodating the spring 100. The spring tank 21 is connected to a conveying channel 24. The outlet of the conveying channel 24 can communicate with the mounting hole 14 of the drum 12. A spiral descending spring conveying channel can be provided on the inner wall of the spring tank 21 to automatically and orderly convey the spring. The conveying channel 24 is preferably a pipe, and the inner diameter of the pipe is preferably slightly larger than the diameter of the spring. The pipe is preferably a transparent pipe so that the conveying condition of the spring in the pipe can be observed.

[0033] The pressing device 4 includes a pushing rod 41 and a pushing driving device 42 that drives the pushing rod 41 to press downward. A pressing seat 43 is provided at the lower part of the pushing rod 41. The pressing seat 43 is provided with a positioning bead hole 44. The positioning bead hole 44 is communicated with the positioning bead conveying channel 34. The positioning bead hole 44 is also connected to an air pipe, and the other end of the air pipe is connected to an air pump. When the pushing driving device 42 drives the pushing rod 41 downward, the air pump sends air through the air pipe to blow air to the positioning bead hole, so that the connecting rod 201 of the positioning bead in the positioning bead hole is inserted into the spring in the mounting hole 14.

[0034] A pneumatic pushing device 5 is also provided on the positioning bead conveying channel 34, and the pneumatic pushing device 5 includes a fixed seat 51, a positioning bead hole 52 is provided on the fixed seat 51, and an air hole 53 communicating with the positioning bead hole 52 is also provided on the fixed seat. The air hole 53 is connected to an air pipe, and a slidable air sliding cover 54 and an upper cover drive 55 for driving the air sliding cover 54 to move are provided on the positioning bead hole 52. The air sliding cover 55 can close the positioning bead hole 52 and is provided with an air sliding cover hole 56 communicating with the positioning bead hole 52.

[0035] A separation slide 57 is also provided at the upper end of the air slide 54 on the fixed seat 51, and a guide plate 58 is provided at the upper end of the separation slide 57. A separation slide hole 571 is provided on the separation slide 57, and a separation slide cylinder 572 is provided at one end of the separation slide 57 to drive the separation slide 57 to slide.

[0036] The present invention further comprises a mounting frame 6, a mounting mechanism 1, a spring conveying mechanism 2, a positioning bead conveying mechanism 3, a pressing device 4 and a pneumatic pushing device 5 are all fixed on the mounting frame.

[0037] The pressing device 4 and the air pressure pushing device 5 of the present invention are connected to an air compressor (air compressor).

[0038] The mounting frame 6 of the present invention is also provided with a controller 7, which is connected to the spring conveying mechanism 2, the positioning bead conveying mechanism 3, the pressing device 4 and the air pressure pushing device 5. The controller 7 is provided with a display screen 71, which can display information such as the number of installations, the running speed, and the running time.

Claims

1. An automatic positioning bead installation device, characterized in that It includes: The mounting mechanism (1) comprises a support frame (11), a rotatable roller (12) and a rotation driving device (13) for driving the roller to rotate are provided on the support frame (11), and a plurality of mounting holes (14) for mounting the spring (100) are provided on the outer wall of the roller (12); and a spring conveying mechanism (2) for conveying the spring (100) into the mounting hole (14); and a positioning bead conveying mechanism (3) for conveying the positioning bead (200) to the installation mechanism (1); the positioning bead conveying mechanism (3) comprises a positioning bead tank (31) for containing the positioning bead (200), the positioning bead tank (31) is connected to a positioning bead conveying belt (34), and the positioning bead conveying belt (34) is in communication with the pressing device (4); and a pressing device (4) for inserting the positioning beads (3) delivered by the positioning bead conveying mechanism (3) into the spring (100); The positioning bead conveyor belt (34) is also provided with a pneumatic pushing device (5), which comprises a fixed seat (51), a positioning bead hole (52) is provided on the fixed seat (51), an air hole (53) communicating with the positioning bead hole (52) is also provided on the fixed seat, a slidable air slide cover (54) and an upper cover drive (55) for driving the air slide cover (54) to move are provided on the positioning bead hole (52), and the air slide cover (55) can close the positioning bead hole (52) and is provided with an air slide cover hole (56) communicating with the positioning bead hole (52).

2. The automatic positioning bead installation device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The spring conveying mechanism (2) comprises a spring pot (21) for accommodating a spring (100), the spring pot (21) is connected with a conveying channel (24), and the outlet of the conveying channel (24) can communicate with the mounting hole (14) of the roller (12).

3. The automatic positioning bead installation device according to claim 1 is characterized in that The pressing device (4) comprises a pushing rod (41) and a pushing driving device (42) for driving the pushing rod (41) to press downward. A pressing seat (43) is provided at the lower part of the pushing rod (41). The pressing seat (43) is provided with a pressing seat positioning bead hole (44). The pressing seat positioning bead hole (44) is communicated with the positioning bead conveyor belt (34).

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