A turn and tuck apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of overturns and folds equipment, including whole machine frame, left feeding mechanism, intermediate folding overturning mechanism, alignment lifting platform, right feeding mechanism, control cabinet and operation panel;Left and right feeding mechanism sliding connection is in the top surface both ends of whole machine frame, moves to the middle part of whole machine frame;Intermediate folding overturning mechanism is fixed in the middle top of whole machine frame, and alignment lifting platform is equipped below intermediate folding overturning mechanism;Control cabinet is fixed in the inside of whole machine frame, and operation panel is installed in the outer surface of whole machine frame;Control cabinet is connected with intermediate folding overturning mechanism, alignment lifting platform, operation panel;Product is sent to the middle part of operation panel by left and right feeding mechanism, and single product overturning action is realized by intermediate folding overturning mechanism clamping product, after product is overturned, intermediate folding overturning mechanism and alignment lifting platform realize the folding operation of two products by mutual cooperation.This scheme can realize product overturning and accurate folding, solve the safety problem when manual operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention pertains to automated assembly lines, specifically relating to a flipping and closing device. Background Technology

[0002] During factory production, the assembly of medium and large-sized products requires careful consideration of how to accurately assemble and fit them together. However, due to the weight of these products, manual handling often carries certain risks, which no company can afford to ignore. Furthermore, ensuring assembly precision is a problem that is difficult to solve manually; while commonly available hoisting equipment typically has low precision and is mostly suitable for lifting large objects, but cannot perform precise assembly work.

[0003] Therefore, in actual production, there is an urgent need for a device that can automatically flip and close the modules, which is easy to operate manually and flip the products, while ensuring the accuracy of the module closing process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Purpose of the invention: The purpose of this invention is to provide a flipping and closing device that can achieve product flipping and accurate closing, and solve the problem of manual safety.

[0005] Technical Solution: This invention includes a machine frame, a left feeding mechanism, a middle closing and flipping mechanism, an alignment lifting platform, a right feeding mechanism, a control cabinet, and an operation panel. The left and right feeding mechanisms are slidably connected to both ends of the upper surface of the machine frame and move towards the center of the upper surface of the machine frame. The middle closing and flipping mechanism is fixed above the center of the machine frame, and the alignment lifting platform is installed inside the machine frame below the middle closing and flipping mechanism. The control cabinet is fixed inside the machine frame, and the operation panel is installed on the outer surface of the machine frame. The control cabinet is connected to the middle closing and flipping mechanism, the alignment lifting platform, and the operation panel respectively. The middle closing and flipping mechanism includes a flipping base plate, a lifting cantilever, a lifting beam, and a first lifting air... The system comprises a cylinder, left and right clamping cylinders, front and rear clamping cylinders, and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is symmetrically installed at the middle positions on both sides of the flipping base plate. One end of the rotating mechanism is fixedly connected to a lifting cantilever, and the other end of the lifting cantilever is slidably connected to the machine frame. A lifting beam is fixedly installed between the two lifting cantilever arms, which drive the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism to move up and down. The first lifting cylinder is fixed between the lifting cantilever and the machine frame, controlling the entire intermediate closing and flipping mechanism to rise or fall. The left and right clamping cylinders and the front and rear clamping cylinders are fixed on the flipping base plate, working together to clamp the product. The alignment lifting platform is used to lift the product upwards, and a fine-tuning device is installed on the top surface of the alignment lifting platform to achieve accurate closing operation of the two products.

[0006] The alignment lifting platform includes a lifting base plate, a second lifting cylinder, and a positioning bracket. The positioning bracket is fixed to the bottom surface of the machine frame, the second lifting cylinder is fixed to the positioning bracket, and a micro-motion platform is horizontally mounted on the top surface of the second lifting cylinder. The lower surface of the micro-motion platform is connected to the positioning bracket through guide columns. The lifting base plate is fixed to the top surface of the micro-motion platform. The alignment lifting platform drives another product to move up and down to achieve the vertical closing operation. The micro-motion platform is connected to the control cabinet to fine-tune the position of the product and improve the closing accuracy.

[0007] The overall frame includes a profile frame, an operating base plate, several ball bearing rollers, and a guide rail. The operating base plate is fixed to the upper surface of the profile frame, and the several ball bearing rollers are arranged above the operating base plate to support the left feeding mechanism and the right feeding mechanism. The guide rail is fixed to the operating base plate and connected to the left feeding mechanism and the right feeding mechanism. The overall frame serves as the base of the entire equipment and is used to install the various mechanisms.

[0008] The left feeding mechanism includes a left feeding tray and a left slider fixedly installed on the left feeding tray. The product is placed on the left feeding tray, and the left slider cooperates with the guide rail in the whole frame to push the whole frame to move towards the center of the operating plate, thereby transporting the product to the bottom of the middle closing and flipping mechanism.

[0009] The control cabinet is connected to the first lifting cylinder. Through the operation panel, the control cabinet sends an action command to the first lifting cylinder, and the first lifting cylinder controls the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism to perform lifting and lowering movements, thereby realizing the automatic lifting and lowering of the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism.

[0010] The control cabinet is connected to the second lifting cylinder. Through the operation panel, the control cabinet sends an action command to the second lifting cylinder, which drives the lifting base plate to move up and down, so as to realize the automatic lifting of another product.

[0011] The lifting arm of the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism is fixedly equipped with a limiting pin, which is inserted into the side hole groove of the flipping base plate to improve positioning and closing accuracy.

[0012] The flipping base plate has a hollow structure in the middle for placing products. After the products are flipped by the middle closing and flipping mechanism, the two products can be closed up and down by simply controlling the left and right clamping cylinders and the front and rear clamping cylinders to release the products.

[0013] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects: (1) It can perform flipping and closing operations, replace manual labor, improve the safety of operation, improve the yield of closing process, and reduce product damage due to manual operation; (2) It adopts equipment positioning closing, and slowly closes the product through micro-motion platform, which improves the accuracy of closing. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the complete machine described in this invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall machine frame;

[0016] Figure 3 Top view of the left feeding mechanism;

[0017] Figure 4 This is the front view of the left feeding mechanism;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side feeding mechanism;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the middle closing and flipping mechanism;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the alignment lifting platform;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the process of flipping the product.

[0022] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating the process of closing the product. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the flipping and closing device of the present invention includes a frame 1, a left feeding mechanism 2, a middle closing and flipping mechanism 3, a positioning lifting platform 4, a right feeding mechanism 5, a control cabinet 6, and an operation panel 7. The left feeding mechanism 2 and the right feeding mechanism 5 are slidably connected to both ends of the upper surface of the frame 1; the middle closing and flipping mechanism 3 is fixed above the middle of the frame 1, and the positioning lifting platform 4 is installed inside the frame 1 below the middle closing and flipping mechanism 3; the control cabinet 6 is fixed inside the frame 1 and consists of a PLC, relays, a power module, a remote control module, and a chassis. In this design, the control cabinet 6 uses existing technology and therefore will not be described in detail. The operation panel 7 is installed on the outer surface of the frame 1 and consists of an operation button box and a remote control. The operation panel 7 uses existing technology and therefore will not be described in detail; in this design, the operation panel 7 is located in the front center of the device; the control cabinet 6 is connected to the middle closing and flipping mechanism 3, the positioning lifting platform 4, and the operation panel 7 respectively.

[0025] like Figure 2As shown, the overall frame 1 includes a profile frame 11, an operating base plate 12, several ball bearing rollers 13, a guide rail 14, and an equipment cover plate 15, forming the entire equipment base. The operating base plate 12 is fixed to the upper surface of the profile frame 11, and several ball bearing rollers 13 are arranged above the operating base plate 12. The ball bearing rollers 13 support the left feeding mechanism 2 and the right feeding mechanism 5. When the feeding mechanism moves towards the middle of the operating base plate 12, the ball bearing rollers 13 can reduce frictional resistance, making the movement smoother. The guide rail 14 is fixed to the rear edge of the operating base plate 12 and connected to the left feeding mechanism 2 and the right feeding mechanism 5. The equipment cover plate 15 is fixed to the outer periphery of the profile frame 11.

[0026] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the left feeding mechanism 2 includes a left feeding tray 21 and a left slider 22 fixedly mounted on the left feeding tray 21. Products are placed on the left feeding tray 21. The left slider 22 cooperates with the guide rail 14 in the machine frame 1. The left feeding mechanism 2 is located to the left of the guide rail 14. It pushes the machine frame 1 towards the center of the operating base plate 12. Figure 5 As shown, the right feeding mechanism 5 includes a right feeding tray 51 and a right slider 52. The right feeding mechanism 5 is placed on the left side of the guide rail 14. The specific installation method of the right feeding mechanism 5 is the same as that of the left feeding mechanism 2, and the right feeding mechanism 5 will not be described in detail here.

[0027] like Figure 6 As shown, the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism 3 includes a flipping base plate 31, a lifting cantilever 32, a lifting beam 33, a lifting slider 34, a first lifting cylinder 35, left and right clamping cylinders 36, front and rear clamping cylinders 37, a limiting pin 38, and a rotating mechanism 39. The flipping base plate 31 has a hollow structure in the middle for placing the product. The rotating mechanism 39 is symmetrically installed at the middle position on both sides of the flipping base plate 31. The rotating mechanism 39 is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting cantilever 32, and the other end of the lifting cantilever 32 is slidably connected to the frame 1. The lifting beam 33 is fixedly installed between the top surfaces of the two lifting cantilever 32. The two lifting cantilever 32 drive the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism 3 to move up and down. The first lifting cylinder 35 is fixed between the lifting cantilever 32 and the frame 1 to control the rise or fall of the entire intermediate closing and flipping mechanism 3. The left and right clamping cylinders 36 and the front and rear clamping cylinders 37 are fixed on the flipping base plate 31, and the two work together to clamp the product. A limiting pin 38 is fixedly installed on the lifting arm 32, and the limiting pin 38 is inserted into the side hole groove of the flip base plate 31. The control cabinet 6 is connected to the first lifting cylinder 35. Through the operation panel 7, the control cabinet 6 sends an action command to the first lifting cylinder 35, and the first lifting cylinder 35 controls the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism 3 to perform lifting and lowering movements, so as to realize the automatic lifting and lowering of the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism 3.

[0028] like Figure 7As shown, the positioning lifting platform 4 includes a lifting base plate 41, a micro-motion platform 42, a second lifting cylinder 43, and a positioning bracket 44. The positioning bracket 44 is fixed to the bottom surface of the inner frame 1. The second lifting cylinder 43 is fixed to the positioning bracket 44. The micro-motion platform 42 is horizontally mounted on the top surface of the second lifting cylinder 43. The lower surface of the micro-motion platform 42 is connected to the positioning bracket 44 through four guide columns. The lifting base plate 41 is fixed to the top surface of the micro-motion platform 42. The micro-motion platform 42 is connected to the control cabinet 6 for control, used to fine-tune the position of the product. The control cabinet 6 is connected to the second lifting cylinder 43. Through the operation panel 7, the control cabinet 6 sends an action command to the second lifting cylinder 43, which drives the lifting base plate 41 to move up and down.

[0029] like Figure 8 As shown, during operation, product A is placed in the left feeding tray 21, and the left feeding tray 21 is manually slid towards the center of the equipment until the limit pin is inserted into the limit block; through the operation panel 7, the middle lifting and closing mechanism 3 is controlled to descend to the lowest point, at which time it is above the left feeding tray 21; the left and right clamping cylinders 36 and the front and rear clamping cylinders 37 are controlled to clamp product A, and then the left feeding tray 21 is removed.

[0030] Control the lifting cylinder 35 to raise the entire intermediate lifting and closing mechanism 3 to the highest limit point; at this time, manually release the limit pin 38, manually rotate the flip base plate 31, flip product A to face down, and prepare for the next closing action.

[0031] like Figure 9 As shown, place product B into the right feeding tray 51 and manually slide the right feeding tray 51 towards the center of the equipment until the limit pin is inserted into the limit block. Control the middle lifting and closing mechanism 3 to descend to the lowest point through the operation panel 7. Control the lifting cylinder 43 in the alignment lifting platform 4, and the lifting base plate 41 slowly lifts the right feeding tray 51 and product B above it. When the distance between product A and product B is about 3mm, you can observe product A and product B. If there is any displacement in the X, Y or angular direction, you can control the micro-motion platform 42 to finely adjust the position of product B until the two are accurately aligned. Then continue to control the lifting cylinder 43 until product A and B are closed.

[0032] Then control the left and right clamping cylinders 36 and the front and rear clamping cylinders 37 to release product A; then control the lifting cylinder 35 to raise the middle lifting and closing mechanism 3 to the highest limit point; then control the lifting cylinder 43 to lower the alignment lifting platform 4 to the lowest limit point; at this time, manually move the right feeding tray 51 to the right side of the equipment.

[0033] At this point, the product can be unloaded using a forklift, completing the entire flipping and closing process.

Claims

1. A flipping and closing device, characterized in that: It includes the whole machine frame (1), left feeding mechanism (2), middle closing and flipping mechanism (3), alignment lifting platform (4), right feeding mechanism (5), control cabinet (6) and operation panel (7); The left feeding mechanism (2) and the right feeding mechanism (5) are slidably connected to both ends of the upper surface of the whole frame (1) and move toward the middle of the upper surface of the whole frame (1); the middle closing and flipping mechanism (3) is fixed above the middle of the whole frame (1), and the alignment lifting platform (4) is installed inside the whole frame (1) below the middle closing and flipping mechanism (3); the control cabinet (6) is fixed inside the whole frame (1), and the operation panel (7) is installed on the outer surface of the whole frame (1); the control cabinet (6) is connected to the middle closing and flipping mechanism (3), the alignment lifting platform (4), and the operation panel (7) respectively; The intermediate closing and flipping mechanism (3) includes a flipping base plate (31), a lifting arm (32), a lifting beam (33), a first lifting cylinder (35), left and right clamping cylinders (36), front and rear clamping cylinders (37), and a rotating mechanism (39). The rotating mechanism (39) is symmetrically installed at the middle position on both sides of the flipping base plate (31). The rotating mechanism (39) is fixedly connected to one end of the lifting arm (32), and the other end of the lifting arm (32) is slidably connected to the whole frame (1). The lifting beam (33) is fixedly installed between the two lifting arms (32). The two lifting arms (32) drive the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism (3) to move up and down. The first lifting cylinder (35) is fixed between the lifting arm (32) and the whole frame (1) to control the entire intermediate closing and flipping mechanism (3) to rise or fall. The left and right clamping cylinders (36) and the front and rear clamping cylinders (37) are fixed on the flipping base plate (31), and the two work together to clamp the product. The alignment lifting platform (4) is used to lift the product upwards, and a fine-tuning device is installed on the top surface of the alignment lifting platform (4) to realize the accurate closing operation of the two products.

2. The flipping and closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning lifting platform (4) includes a lifting base plate (41), a second lifting cylinder (43), and a positioning bracket (44); the positioning bracket (44) is fixed on the bottom surface of the whole frame (1), the second lifting cylinder (43) is fixed on the positioning bracket (44), the top surface of the second lifting cylinder (43) is horizontally mounted with a micro-motion platform (42), the lower surface of the micro-motion platform (42) is connected to the positioning bracket (44) through a guide column, and the lifting base plate (41) is fixed on the top surface of the micro-motion platform (42); the micro-motion platform (42) is connected to the control cabinet (6) for fine-tuning the position of the product.

3. The flipping and closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The overall frame (1) includes a profile frame (11), an operating base plate (12), several ball bearing rollers (13), and a guide rail (14). The operating base plate (12) is fixed on the upper surface of the profile frame (11), and several ball bearing rollers (13) are arranged above the operating base plate (12) to support the left feeding mechanism (2) and the right feeding mechanism (5). The guide rail (14) is fixed on the operating base plate (12) and connected to the left feeding mechanism (2) and the right feeding mechanism (5).

4. The flipping and closing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left feeding mechanism (2) includes a left feeding tray (21) and a left slider (22) fixedly installed on the left feeding tray (21). The product is placed on the left feeding tray (21). The left slider (22) cooperates with the guide rail (14) in the whole frame (1) to push the whole frame (1) to move towards the center of the operating base plate (12).

5. The flipping and closing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control cabinet (6) is connected to the first lifting cylinder (35). Through the operation panel (7), the control cabinet (6) sends an action command to the first lifting cylinder (35), and the first lifting cylinder (35) controls the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism (3) to perform lifting and lowering movements.

6. The flipping and closing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control cabinet (6) is connected to the second lifting cylinder (43). Through the operation panel (7), the control cabinet (6) sends an action command to the second lifting cylinder (43), and the second lifting cylinder (43) drives the lifting base plate (41) to move up and down.

7. The flipping and closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Limiting pins (38) are fixedly installed on the left and right lifting arms (32) of the intermediate closing and flipping mechanism (3), and the limiting pins (38) are inserted into the side holes and slots of the flipping base plate (31).

8. The flipping and closing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The flip substrate (31) has a hollow structure in the middle for placing products.

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