Automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device

Through the mirror positioning mechanism and the cutting positioning device of the rotating clamping assembly, rapid positioning and continuous cutting of the automobile grille are achieved, solving the problem of low cutting efficiency in the existing technology and improving the overall production efficiency.

CN116080011BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-12CHONGQING FUSHENG ANCHUANG AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211108090.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-09-13
Publication Date
2025-09-12
Estimated Expiration
2042-09-13

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Technical Problem

The workflow of the automobile grille positioning device in the prior art affects the gate cutting efficiency, resulting in low overall production efficiency.

Method used

A cutting positioning device comprising at least two mirror-image positioning mechanisms and a rotating mechanism is used to quickly position the automobile grille through a positioning protrusion, and a rotating clamping assembly is combined to achieve stable clamping and cutting of the grille, enabling continuous processing without disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of automobile grille gate cutting, improves the overall processing efficiency, reduces the grille replacement and positioning time, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automobile grille processing, and in particular to an automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device; the device comprises at least two positioning mechanisms, which are mirror-imaged and arranged on the same rotating mechanism; the positioning mechanism comprises a lifting receiving member and a rotatably installed clamping assembly, the positioning protrusion on the receiving member passes through a hollow portion on the automobile grille, thereby realizing rapid positioning of the automobile grille and ensuring that the automobile grille is placed in the correct position; the clamping assembly can be rotated to facilitate cutting of gates at various locations on the automobile grille; after cutting is completed, the positioning mechanism located below is rotated upward, and the positioning mechanism holding the automobile grille is rotated downward, and while the cut automobile grille is removed, the next automobile grille to be cut can be placed on the positioning mechanism located above at this time, and the entire workflow can speed up the cutting efficiency of the automobile grille gate, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the automobile grille.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile grille processing, in particular to an automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device. Background Art

[0002] Injection molding, also known as injection molding, is a molding method that combines injection and molding. The advantages of injection molding are fast production speed, high efficiency, automated operation, a wide variety of patterns and colors, shapes ranging from simple to complex, and sizes ranging from large to small. In addition, the product dimensions are precise, the product is easy to update, and it can produce parts with complex shapes. Injection molding is suitable for mass production and other molding processing fields such as products with complex shapes. The air intake grille on the outside of the car also requires an injection mold during the production process. After the injection is completed, the injection molded part at the gate needs to be cut. In the existing technology, cutting is usually done manually. Large-scale production factories generally use robots to cut the gate. When cutting the grille, it is necessary to quickly position and limit the grille to increase processing efficiency and prevent displacement and vibration of the grille during the cutting process. The grille cutting and positioning devices in the existing technology often require the cut grille to be disassembled or the next grille to be installed. The entire workflow affects the cutting efficiency of the automobile grille gate, thereby affecting the overall production efficiency of the grille. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response to the deficiencies in the prior art, the invention provides a device for cutting and positioning a gate of an automobile grille, which solves the problem that the working process of the automobile grille positioning device in the prior art affects the efficiency of cutting the gate of the automobile grille.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the invention, a device for cutting and positioning a gate of an automobile grille comprises at least two positioning mechanisms, wherein the two positioning mechanisms are mirror-imaged and arranged on the same rotating mechanism;

[0005] The positioning mechanism includes a lifting and lowering receiving member and a rotatably installed clamping assembly. The top side of the receiving member is connected to a positioning protrusion that passes through the hollow part of the automobile grille. The clamping assembly is located above the receiving member. The clamping assembly includes two clamping members that can move closer to or further away from each other to clamp the two sides of the automobile grille.

[0006] In this embodiment, the two mirror-image positioning mechanisms are driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism. When the gate of the automobile grille needs to be cut, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate until one of the positioning mechanisms is located directly above the other positioning mechanism, and the automobile grille to be cut is placed on the receiving part; during the placement process, the positioning protrusion on the receiving part is allowed to pass through the hollow part on the automobile grille to achieve rapid positioning of the automobile grille and ensure that the automobile grille is placed in the correct position; then the two clamping parts are controlled to approach each other, and the two sides of the automobile grille are clamped by the two clamping parts, so that the automobile grille is stably set on the positioning mechanism; then the receiving part is controlled to descend, and the receiving part no longer receives the automobile grille, and the positioning protrusion is no longer The car grille is cut through the hollow part on the car grille. After the cutting of one side is completed, the clamping assembly is controlled to rotate so that the car grille clamped thereon is turned over, so as to facilitate the cutting of the gates at various parts of the car grille. After the cutting is completed, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate, the positioning mechanism located at the bottom is rotated upward, and the positioning mechanism holding the car grille is rotated downward. The car grille to be cut is removed by separating the clamping parts. While the car grille is being removed, the next car grille to be cut can be placed on the positioning mechanism located at the top at this time. The entire work process can speed up the cutting efficiency of the car grille gate, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the car grille.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a rotatably mounted rotating shaft and a first driving motor driving the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, both ends of the rotating shaft extend out of both sides of the mounting box and are fixedly connected to the first transmission gear. The first drive motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting box. The output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to the first drive gear that meshes with the first transmission gear.

[0009] Furthermore, a slide is installed inside the installation box, and an opening is provided on one side wall. The slide is tilted and located below the positioning mechanism, and the lower end of the slide faces the opening.

[0010] Furthermore, the positioning mechanism includes two vertical plates fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the two vertical plates are arranged at an interval.

[0011] Furthermore, a horizontal plate is fixedly connected between the two vertical plates, a first telescoping device is fixedly connected to the top side of the horizontal plate, and a telescopic end of the first telescoping device is fixedly connected to the receiving member.

[0012] Furthermore, the positioning protrusion is fixedly connected to the disassembly plate, and the receiving member is provided with a slot for accommodating the disassembly plate, and a magnetic block magnetically connected to the disassembly plate is embedded in the slot.

[0013] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a second telescopic device rotatably connected to the two vertical plates, and a second driving motor driving the second telescopic device to rotate, and the clamping member is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second telescopic device.

[0014] Furthermore, a rotating ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the second telescopic device, and the rotating ring is rotatably connected to the vertical plate. The second drive motor is fixedly connected to the vertical plate, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the second drive gear. The second telescopic device is fixedly connected to a second transmission gear that meshes with the second drive gear.

[0015] Furthermore, a groove that fits the side of the automobile grille is formed on the side of the clamping member that contacts the automobile grille, and a flexible layer is provided in the groove.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The positioning protrusion on the receiving part passes through the hollow part on the automobile grille, realizing the rapid positioning of the automobile grille and ensuring that the automobile grille is placed in the correct position; the clamping assembly can rotate, which can facilitate the cutting of the gates at various parts of the automobile grille; after the cutting is completed, the positioning mechanism located at the bottom is rotated upward, and the positioning mechanism holding the automobile grille is rotated downward. While the cut automobile grille is removed, the next automobile grille to be cut can be placed on the positioning mechanism located above at this time. The entire workflow can speed up the cutting efficiency of the automobile grille gate, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the automobile grille. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a gate cutting and positioning device for an automobile grille according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the front cross-sectional structure of the automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a left-side structural schematic diagram of the automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the left side cross-sectional structure of the automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of point B in 5;

[0024] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the automobile grille gate cutting and positioning, conveying track, and cutting robot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] In the above drawings: 100, installation box; 110, slide; 120, installation box; 210, rotating shaft; 211, first transmission gear; 220, first drive motor; 221, first drive gear; 30, positioning mechanism; 310, vertical plate; 320, horizontal plate; 330, first telescope; 340, receiving member; 341, positioning protrusion; 342, disassembly plate; 343, magnetic block; 350, second telescope; 351, second transmission gear; 352, rotating ring; 360, clamping member; 361, flexible layer; 370, second drive motor; 371, second drive gear; 40, conveying track; 50, cutting robot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0028] Refer to Figures 1 to 7 , this embodiment provides a car grille gate cutting and positioning device, which includes at least two positioning mechanisms 30, and the two positioning mechanisms 30 are mirror-imaged and arranged on the same rotating mechanism;

[0029] The positioning mechanism 30 includes a lifting and lowering receiving member 340 and a rotatably installed clamping assembly. The top side of the receiving member 340 is connected to a positioning protrusion 341 that passes through the hollow part of the automobile grille. The clamping assembly is located above the receiving member 340. The clamping assembly includes two clamping members 360 that can move closer to or further away from each other to clamp the two sides of the automobile grille.

[0030] In this embodiment, the two mirror-image positioning mechanisms 30 are driven to rotate by the rotating mechanism. When the gate cutting of the automobile grille is required, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate until one of the positioning mechanisms 30 is located directly above the other positioning mechanism 30, and the automobile grille to be cut is placed on the receiving member 340; during the placement process, the positioning protrusion 341 on the receiving member 340 is allowed to pass through the hollow part on the automobile grille to achieve rapid positioning of the automobile grille and ensure that the automobile grille is placed in the correct position; then the two clamping members 360 are controlled to approach each other, and the two sides of the automobile grille are clamped by the two clamping members 360, so that the automobile grille is stably set on the positioning mechanism 30; then the receiving member 340 is controlled to descend, and the receiving member 340 no longer receives the automobile The grille, the positioning protrusion 341 no longer passes through the hollow part on the automobile grille, and one side of the automobile grille is cut. After the cutting of one side is completed, the clamping assembly is controlled to rotate so that the automobile grille clamped thereon is flipped, so as to facilitate the cutting of the gates at various parts of the automobile grille; after the cutting is completed, the rotating mechanism is controlled to rotate, and the positioning mechanism 30 located below is rotated upward, and the positioning mechanism 30 holding the automobile grille is rotated downward, and the automobile grille to be cut is removed by separating the clamping member 360. While the automobile grille is being removed, the next automobile grille to be cut can be placed on the positioning mechanism 30 located above at this time. The entire workflow can speed up the cutting efficiency of the automobile grille gate, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the automobile grille.

[0031] Preferably, the rotating mechanism includes a rotatably mounted rotating shaft 210 and a first drive motor 220 that drives the rotating shaft 210 to rotate; both ends of the rotating shaft 210 extend out from both sides of the mounting box 100 and are fixedly connected to the first transmission gear 211, the first drive motor 220 is fixedly mounted on the mounting box 100, and the output shaft of the first drive motor 220 is fixedly connected to the first drive gear 221 that meshes with the first transmission gear 211.

[0032] Among them, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, both ends of the rotating shaft 210 extend out of the opposite side walls of the installation box 100 and are rotatably connected thereto. The first transmission gears 211 at both ends of the rotating shaft 210 limit the rotating shaft 210 to prevent the rotating shaft 210 from being separated from the installation box 100. The installation box 120 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the installation box 100. The first driving motor 220 is fixedly installed in the installation box 120. When the first driving motor 220 is started, it drives the first driving gear 221 to rotate, thereby driving the first transmission gear 211 and the rotating shaft 210 to rotate. The above-mentioned positioning mechanism 30 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 210, and the positioning mechanism 30 is driven to rotate by the rotation of the rotating shaft 210.

[0033] Preferably, a slide groove 110 is installed inside the installation box 100, and an opening is provided on one side wall. The slide groove 110 is tilted and located below the positioning mechanism 30, with the lower end of the slide groove 110 facing the opening.

[0034] Among them, Figure 1 、 Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the chute 110 in the installation box 100 can receive the car grille removed by the positioning mechanism 30. Due to the arrangement of the chute 110, the car grille falling into the chute 110 can slide out from the opening on one side of the installation box 100. Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, a conveying track 40 can be directly installed on one side of the opening of the installation box 100 to directly convey the automobile grille of the installation box 100 that slides out to the next grille processing location.

[0035] Preferably, the positioning mechanism 30 includes two vertical plates 310 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 210, and the two vertical plates 310 are arranged at intervals; a horizontal plate 320 is fixedly connected between the two vertical plates 310, and a first telescoping device 330 is fixedly connected to the top side of the horizontal plate 320, and the telescopic end of the first telescoping device 330 is fixedly connected to the receiving member 340.

[0036] Among them, Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the two vertical plates 310 of the positioning mechanism 30 form a mounting structure, in which the fixedly connected horizontal plate 320 is connected to the receiving member 340, and the first telescoping device 330 on the horizontal plate 320 can drive the receiving member 340 to move up and down quickly.

[0037] Preferably, the positioning protrusion 341 is fixedly connected to the disassembly plate 342 , and the receiving member 340 is provided with a slot for accommodating the disassembly plate 342 , in which a magnetic block 343 magnetically connected to the disassembly plate 342 is embedded.

[0038] Among them, Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 As shown, automobile grilles of different specifications have different hollowed-out parts. The positioning protrusion 341 is fixedly connected to the disassembly plate 342. The disassembly plate 342 can be quickly connected to the magnetic block 343 in the slot of the receiving part 340, and the unused positioning protrusion 341 can be quickly replaced to allow the device to be applicable to automobile grilles of different specifications. Specifically, the outer wall of the positioning protrusion 341 can be covered with a flexible film, such as silicone, cloth and other materials to prevent the positioning protrusion 341 from scratching the automobile grille.

[0039] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a second telescoping device 350 rotatably connected to the two vertical plates 310 , and a second driving motor 370 driving the second telescoping device 350 to rotate. The clamping member 360 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second telescoping device 350 .

[0040] Among them, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 as well as Figure 7 As shown, a rotating ring 352 is fixedly connected to the outside of the second retractor 350, a through hole is provided on the vertical plate 310, and a ring groove corresponding to the rotating ring 352 is provided on the side wall of the through hole, so that the rotating ring 352 can be rotatably connected in the vertical plate 310, and the second drive motor 370 is fixedly connected in the vertical plate 310, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the second drive gear 371, and the second retractor 350 is fixedly connected to the second transmission gear 351 which is meshed with the second drive gear 371. When the second drive motor 370 is driven, it drives the second drive gear 371 to rotate, thereby driving the second transmission gear 351 and the second retractor 350 thereon to rotate; the two second retractors 350 rotate in the same direction, so that the car grille clamped by the clamping member 360 is flipped.

[0041] Specifically, the first telescopic device 330 and the second telescopic device 350 may both adopt telescopic devices such as electric telescopic ends or cylinders in the prior art.

[0042] Preferably, a groove is provided on the side of the clamping member 360 that contacts the automobile grille, and the groove is provided with a flexible layer 361 .

[0043] Among them, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the automobile grille is generally arc-shaped, and the groove on the clamping member 360 is "フ"-shaped, which can clamp the automobile grille and limit the top side of the automobile grille to prevent the automobile grille from being separated from between the two clamping members 360; specifically, the clamping member 360 can be configured to be detachably connected to the telescopic end of the second telescoping member 350, so as to facilitate the replacement of different clamping members 360 according to automobile grilles of different specifications; the flexible layer 361 in the groove of the clamping member 360 can prevent the clamping member 360 from causing wear to the automobile grille; specifically, the flexible layer 361 can be made of rubber, silicone, sponge, etc.

[0044] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, a cutting robot 50 can be installed on one side of the installation box 100 to cut the car grille on the positioning mechanism 30 through the cutting robot 50; more specifically, the cutting robot 50 uses a Yaskawa robot with the model MOTOMAN-GP12 / AR1440.

[0045] Compared with the prior art, the positioning protrusion 341 on the receiving part 340 of the present invention passes through the hollow part on the automobile grille, realizing the rapid positioning of the automobile grille and ensuring that the automobile grille is placed in the correct position; the clamping assembly can rotate, which can facilitate the cutting of the gates at various parts of the automobile grille; after the cutting is completed, the positioning mechanism 30 located at the bottom is rotated upward, and the positioning mechanism 30 holding the automobile grille is rotated downward. While the cut automobile grille is removed, the next automobile grille to be cut can be placed on the positioning mechanism 30 located at the top at this time. The entire workflow can speed up the cutting efficiency of the automobile grille gate, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of the automobile grille.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. Automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device, characterized in that: It comprises at least two positioning mechanisms, wherein the two positioning mechanisms are mirror-image-arranged on the same rotating mechanism; The positioning mechanism includes a lifting receiving member and a rotatably mounted clamping assembly. The top side of the receiving member is connected to a positioning protrusion that passes through the hollow portion of the automobile grille. The clamping assembly is located above the receiving member and includes two clamping members that can move closer to or farther away from each other to clamp the two sides of the automobile grille. The rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft rotatably mounted and a first driving motor driving the rotating shaft to rotate; The two ends of the rotating shaft extend out of both sides of the mounting box and are fixedly connected to the first transmission gear. The first driving motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting box. The output shaft of the first driving motor is fixedly connected to the first driving gear meshing with the first transmission gear. The positioning mechanism includes two vertical plates fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the two vertical plates are spaced apart; A horizontal plate is fixedly connected between the two vertical plates, a first telescoping device is fixedly connected to the top side of the horizontal plate, and a telescopic end of the first telescoping device is fixedly connected to the receiving member; The clamping assembly includes a second telescoping device rotatably connected to the two vertical plates, and a second driving motor driving the second telescoping device to rotate, and the clamping member is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second telescoping device; A rotating ring is fixedly connected to the outside of the second telescopic device, and the rotating ring is rotatably connected to the vertical plate. The second drive motor is fixedly connected to the vertical plate, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the second drive gear. The second telescopic device is fixedly connected to a second transmission gear that meshes with the second drive gear.

2. The automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide is installed inside the installation box, and an opening is provided on one side wall. The slide is tilted and located below the positioning mechanism, with a lower end of the slide facing the opening.

3. The automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning protrusion is fixedly connected to the disassembly plate, and the receiving member is provided with a slot for accommodating the disassembly plate. A magnetic block magnetically connected to the disassembly plate is embedded in the slot.

4. The automobile grille gate cutting and positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove that fits the side of the automobile grille is formed on the side of the clamping piece that contacts the automobile grille, and a flexible layer is arranged in the groove.

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