New conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism

Abstract

A novel conveyor chain hoist precise positioning and straightening mechanism includes a mechanism support frame, a mechanism fixed translation frame and a hoist limit and jacking detection mechanism, the hoist limit and jacking detection mechanism includes a base plate structure, a limit assembly arranged on the base plate structure, a clamp assembly, a first driving mechanism, a first slide rail slider structure, a jacking detection mechanism and a jacking power cylinder, the first slide rail slider structure is arranged on the base plate structure, the limit assembly and the clamp assembly are arranged on the first slider of the first slide rail slider structure, the first driving mechanism is used to drive the horizontal movement of the first slider, the jacking detection mechanism and the jacking power cylinder are located above the first slider and move synchronously with the first slider, and the jacking power cylinder is used to provide jacking power to the jacking detection mechanism. The present invention has the advantages of being able to realize precise positioning and straightening of the hoist, being more conducive to the robot to quickly and accurately load parts, and improving the production efficiency of the entire production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of water heater inner tank conveyor chain hangers, and in particular to a novel conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism. Background Art

[0002] In the current water heater tank industry, there is a problem of discontinuity in the connection between different process sections. In order to achieve smooth connection between different process sections, the existing technology uses robots to perform serial transition. When loading or transferring parts, the robot needs to insert the workpiece lifting ear into the lifting device hook, and the lifting device needs to swing and rotate according to the process requirements. Within a process cycle, the lifting device is very easy to swing after the chain is transported to the stop position, which causes certain difficulties for the robot to load the workpiece, and it is impossible to load the workpiece onto the lifting device quickly and accurately, and the robot cannot realize automatic loading of the workpiece, which seriously affects the efficiency of the entire production line. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel conveyor chain sling precise positioning and straightening mechanism which can realize precise positioning and straightening of the sling, is more conducive to rapid and accurate loading of parts by robots, and improves the production efficiency of the entire production line.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] A novel conveyor chain hoist precise positioning and straightening mechanism is provided, comprising a mechanism support frame, a mechanism fixed translation frame arranged on the mechanism support frame, and a hoist limit and jacking detection mechanism located on the mechanism fixed translation frame, the hoist limit and jacking detection mechanism comprising a base plate structure, a limit assembly arranged on the base plate structure, a clamping assembly, a first driving mechanism, a first slide rail slider structure, a lifting detection mechanism and a lifting power cylinder, the first slide rail slider structure is arranged on the base plate structure, the limit assembly and the clamping assembly are arranged on the first slider of the first slide rail slider structure, the first driving mechanism is used to drive the horizontal movement of the first slider, the lifting detection mechanism and the lifting power cylinder are located above the first slider and move synchronously with the first slider, and the lifting power cylinder is used to provide lifting power to the lifting detection mechanism.

[0006] As an improvement of the present invention, the first slider includes a first slider body and a slider mounting base connected to the first slider body, the first slider body cooperates with the slide rail of the first slide rail slider structure, and the limit assembly, clamping assembly, jacking detection mechanism and jacking power cylinder are located on the slider mounting base.

[0007] As an improvement of the present invention, it also includes an L-shaped jacking mounting seat, the L-shaped jacking mounting seat is arranged on the slider mounting base, the jacking detection mechanism and the jacking power cylinder are arranged on the L-shaped jacking mounting seat,

[0008] As an improvement of the present invention, the clamping assembly includes a clamping claw and a hand claw cylinder, the clamping claw is used to clamp the positioning plate of the clamp, and the hand claw cylinder is used to drive the opening and closing of the clamping claw.

[0009] As an improvement of the present invention, it also includes a second slide rail slider structure, which includes a second slide rail and a second slider. The jacking detection mechanism is connected to the second slider. The second slide rail is arranged on the L-shaped jacking mounting seat. The jacking power cylinder drives the jacking detection mechanism, i.e., the second slider, to rise and fall along the second slide rail.

[0010] As an improvement of the present invention, the base plate structure is a height-adjustable structure, which includes a first base plate, a second base plate, at least four adjustment columns, and adjustment nuts corresponding to the adjustment columns. The second base plate is located above the first base plate, and the four adjustment columns pass through the first base plate, the adjustment nuts and the second base plate in sequence from bottom to top, and the adjustment nuts are locked under the second base plate.

[0011] As an improvement of the present invention, the first driving mechanism is a cylinder.

[0012] As an improvement of the present invention, the limiting component is a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is V-shaped.

[0013] The present invention includes a mechanism support frame, a mechanism fixed translation frame arranged on the mechanism support frame, and a sling limit and jacking detection mechanism located on the mechanism fixed translation frame, the sling limit and jacking detection mechanism includes a base plate structure, a limit assembly arranged on the base plate structure, a clamp assembly, a first driving mechanism, a first slide rail slider structure, a jacking detection mechanism and a jacking power cylinder, the first slide rail slider structure is arranged on the base plate structure, the limit assembly and the clamp assembly are arranged on the first slider of the first slide rail slider structure, the first driving mechanism is used to drive the horizontal movement of the first slider, the jacking detection mechanism and the jacking power cylinder are located above the first slider and move synchronously with the first slider, and the jacking power cylinder is used to provide jacking power to the jacking detection mechanism. When the conveyor chain conveys the sling into place, the conveyor chain trolley stops, the sling stops moving forward, and starts to swing back and forth. At this time, the precise positioning and straightening mechanism of the spreader is pushed out by the first driving mechanism. The limiting component captures the round steel rod on the spreader, and continuously forces the round steel rod of the spreader to return to the center during the pushing process of the limiting component. Finally, the spreader is limited in a very small area, and the spreader has a slight swing at this time; the clamping component is quickly closed at this time to clamp the positioning plate on the spreader, and the clamping component clamps the positioning plate on the spreader and holds it. At this time, the spreader is slightly deflected along the axis and returns to the center, and the positioning of the spreader is completed; then the jacking power cylinder is activated to jack up the jacking detection mechanism upward. After the jacking detection mechanism is lifted to a certain height, it contacts the movable plate on the spreader, and the spreader is lifted to a certain height together with the jacking detection mechanism. After the cylinder is in place, it remains in the jacking state. At this time, the spreader completes the hanger detection function, and the straightening mechanism remains motionless. After the robot is confirmed to have loaded the parts, the first driving mechanism and the clamping component of the precise positioning and straightening mechanism of the spreader are retracted back to the original position, waiting for the next spreader to be in place. Therefore, the present invention has the advantages of being able to achieve accurate positioning and straightening of the sling, being more conducive to rapid and accurate loading of parts by the robot, and improving the production efficiency of the entire production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Stereoscopic diagram.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Side view of the spreader limit and jacking detection mechanism.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Stereoscopic image

[0018] Figure 5 It is a side view of the clamping sling of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 6 It is a side view of the present invention when clamping the sling. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 6 , Figures 1 to 6 This article discloses an implementation method of the new conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism. Please participate first. Figures 1 to 4 A novel conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism comprises a mechanism support frame 1, a mechanism fixed translation frame 2 arranged on the mechanism support frame 1 and a hanger limit and jacking detection mechanism 3 located on the mechanism fixed translation frame 2. In the present invention, two hanger limit and jacking detection mechanisms 3 are arranged on one mechanism fixed translation frame 2. Of course, three or even more hanger limit and jacking detection mechanisms 3 can also be arranged, and the manufacturer can set them according to needs. The sling limit and lifting detection mechanism 3 includes a base plate structure 4, a limit assembly 5 arranged on the base plate structure 4, a clamping assembly 6, a first driving mechanism 71, a first slide rail slider structure 8, a lifting detection mechanism 91 and a lifting power cylinder 92, wherein the first slide rail slider structure 8 is arranged on the base plate structure 4, the limit assembly 5 and the clamping assembly 6 are arranged on the first slider 811 of the first slide rail slider structure 81, the first driving mechanism 71 is used to drive the horizontal movement of the first slider 811, the lifting detection mechanism 91 and the lifting power cylinder 92 are located above the first slider 811 and move synchronously with the first slider 811, and the lifting power cylinder 92 is used to provide lifting power to the lifting detection mechanism 91; when the present invention is in use, after the conveying chain conveys the sling 90 to its place, the conveying chain trolley stops, and the sling 90 stops moving forward (such as Figure 5 As shown, the sling starts to swing back and forth. The precise positioning and straightening mechanism of the sling pushes out the limit assembly 5 under the action of the first driving mechanism 71. The limit assembly 5 captures the round steel rod on the sling 90 and continuously forces the round steel rod of the sling 90 to return to the center during the pushing process of the limit assembly 90. Finally, the sling 90 is limited in a very small area, and the sling 90 swings slightly at this time; the clamping assembly 6 quickly closes and clamps the positioning plate 900 on the sling 90. The clamping assembly 6 clamps the positioning plate 900 on the sling 90 and holds it. At this time, the sling 90 is slightly deflected along the axis and returns to the center. The positioning of the sling 90 is completed (as shown in FIG. 1 ). Figure 6As shown); then the lifting power cylinder 92 is actuated to lift the lifting detection mechanism 91 upwards. After the lifting detection mechanism 91 is lifted to a certain height, it contacts the movable plate on the sling 90, and lifts the sling 90 to a certain height together with the lifting detection mechanism 91. After the cylinder is in place, it remains in the lifting state. At this time, the sling 90 completes the hanger detection function, and the straightening mechanism remains stationary. After the robot confirms that the workpiece 800 has been loaded, the first driving mechanism 71 and the clamping assembly 6 of the sling accurately locate the straightening mechanism and retract to the original position, waiting for the next sling 90 to be in place. In this way, the precise positioning and straightening of the sling 90 can be achieved, thereby improving the precise loading rate of the workpiece 800. It has the advantages of being able to achieve precise positioning and straightening, being more conducive to the quick and accurate loading of the workpiece by the holidaymakers, and improving the production efficiency of the entire production line.

[0022] In the present invention, preferably, for the convenience of installation, the first slider 811 includes a first slider body 8111 and a slider mounting base 8112 connected to the first slider body 8111, the first slider body 8111 cooperates with the slide rail 812 of the first slide rail slider structure 81, and the limit assembly 5, the clamping assembly 6, the jacking detection mechanism 91 and the jacking power cylinder 92 are located on the slider mounting base 8112.

[0023] In the present invention, preferably, it also includes an L-shaped lifting mounting seat 93, and the L-shaped lifting mounting seat 93 is arranged on the slider mounting base 812, and the lifting detection mechanism 91 and the lifting power cylinder 92 are arranged on the L-shaped lifting mounting seat 93.

[0024] In the present invention, preferably, the clamping assembly 6 includes a clamping jaw 61 and a gripper cylinder (not visible in the figure), the clamping jaw 61 is used to clamp the positioning plate 900 of the fixture 90, and the gripper cylinder is used to drive the opening and closing of the clamping jaw 61.

[0025] In the present invention, preferably, it also includes a second slide rail slider structure 82, the second slide rail slider structure 82 includes a second slide rail 821 and a second slider 822, the jacking detection mechanism 91 is connected to the second slider 821, specifically, it is arranged on the upper surface of the second slider 821, the second slide rail 821 is arranged on the L-shaped jacking mounting seat 93, specifically, it is vertically arranged on the vertical plate of the L-shaped jacking mounting seat 93, the jacking power cylinder 92 drives the jacking detection mechanism 91 and the second slider 822 to rise and fall along the second slide rail 821, so that the jacking detection mechanism 91 can be smoothly lifted and lowered.

[0026] In the present invention, preferably, the bottom plate structure 4 is a height-adjustable structure, and the bottom plate structure 4 includes a first bottom plate 41, a second bottom plate 42, at least four adjustment columns 43, and adjustment nuts 44 corresponding to the adjustment columns 43. The second bottom plate 42 is located above the first bottom plate 41, and the four adjustment columns 43 pass through the first bottom plate 41, the adjustment nuts 44, and the second bottom plate 42 in sequence from bottom to top. The adjustment nuts 44 are locked under the second bottom plate 42. When the height needs to be adjusted, the adjustment nuts 44 are rotated to adjust the height, and then the second bottom plate 42 is adjusted to the required height, and then the adjustment nuts 44 are locked. In the present invention, a nut passing through the adjustment column 43 is also provided above the first bottom plate 42. The present invention can set the height of the sling limit and jacking detection mechanism 3 according to the needs.

[0027] In the present invention, preferably, the first driving mechanism 71 is a cylinder.

[0028] In the present invention, preferably, the limiting component 5 is a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is V-shaped. The V-shaped design enables the limiting plate to limit the sling 90 more quickly.

[0029] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes according to the technical scheme and inventive concept of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism, characterized by: The invention comprises a mechanism support frame (1), a mechanism fixed translation frame (2) arranged on the mechanism support frame (1), and a sling limit and lifting detection mechanism (3) located on the mechanism fixed translation frame (2), wherein the sling limit and lifting detection mechanism (3) comprises a base plate structure (4), a limit assembly (5) arranged on the base plate structure (4), a clamping assembly (6), a first driving mechanism (71), a first slide rail slider structure (8), a lifting detection mechanism (91) and a lifting power cylinder (92), wherein the first slide rail The slider structure (8) is arranged on the base plate structure (4), the limit assembly (5) and the clamping assembly (6) are arranged on the first slider (811) of the first slide rail slider structure (81), the first driving mechanism (71) is used to drive the horizontal movement of the first slider (811), the lifting detection mechanism (91) and the lifting power cylinder (92) are located above the first slider (811) and move synchronously with the first slider (811), and the lifting power cylinder (92) is used to provide a lifting detection mechanism (91) and a lifting power cylinder (92) for the lifting detection mechanism (91). The mechanism (91) provides lifting power; when the conveying chain conveys the sling (90) to the position, the limiting component (5) is pushed out under the action of the first driving mechanism (71), the limiting component (5) captures the round steel rod on the sling (90), and continuously forces the round steel rod of the sling (90) to return to the center position during the pushing process of the limiting component (5); the clamping component (6) clamps the positioning plate (900) on the sling (90) and keeps it stationary; the lifting power cylinder (92) is actuated to lift the lifting detection mechanism (91) upward. The lifting detection mechanism (91) contacts the movable plate on the sling (90) and lifts the sling (90) to a predetermined height together with the lifting detection mechanism (91). After the lifting power cylinder (92) is in place, the lifting state is maintained. After the robot confirms that the workpiece (800) has been loaded, the first driving mechanism (71) and the clamping assembly (6) of the sling precise positioning and straightening mechanism are retracted back to the original position, waiting for the next sling (90) to be in place. The limit assembly (5) is a limit plate, and the limit plate is V-shaped.

2. The new conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to claim 1 is characterized in that The first slider (811) comprises a first slider body (8111) and a slider mounting base (8112) connected to the first slider body (8111); the first slider body (8111) cooperates with the slide rail (812) of the first slide rail slider structure (81); the limit assembly (5), the clamping assembly (6), the lifting detection mechanism (91) and the lifting power cylinder (92) are located on the slider mounting base (8112).

3. The new conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to claim 2 is characterized in that : It also includes an L-shaped lifting mounting seat (93), wherein the L-shaped lifting mounting seat (93) is arranged on the slider mounting base, and the lifting detection mechanism (91) and the lifting power cylinder (92) are arranged on the L-shaped lifting mounting seat (93).

4. The new conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to claim 3 is characterized in that The clamping assembly (6) comprises a clamping claw (61) and a hand claw cylinder, wherein the clamping claw (61) is used to clamp the positioning plate (900) of the clamp (90), and the hand claw cylinder is used to drive the opening and closing of the clamping claw (61).

5. The new conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to claim 3 is characterized in that : It also includes a second slide rail slider structure (82), the second slide rail slider structure (82) includes a second slide rail (821) and a second slider (822), the lifting detection mechanism (91) is connected to the second slider (822), the second slide rail (821) is arranged on the L-shaped lifting mounting seat (93), and the lifting power cylinder (92) drives the lifting detection mechanism (91), that is, the second slider (822), to rise and fall along the second slide rail (821).

6. The novel conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The bottom plate structure (4) is a height-adjustable structure, comprising a first bottom plate (41), a second bottom plate (42), at least four adjustment columns (43), and adjustment nuts (44) corresponding to the adjustment columns (43), wherein the second bottom plate (42) is located above the first bottom plate (41), and the four adjustment columns (43) pass through the first bottom plate (41), the adjustment nuts (44) and the second bottom plate (42) in sequence from bottom to top, and the adjustment nuts (44) are locked under the second bottom plate (42).

7. The novel conveyor chain hanger precise positioning and straightening mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that : The first driving mechanism (71) is a cylinder.

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