Transfer device

By designing automated transfer equipment, the problem of low efficiency in manual transfer during bearing production was solved, enabling efficient transfer of bearings between different processes, improving production efficiency and saving production space.

CN116238901BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-24DONGGUAN RIHE AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310066319.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-01-12
Publication Date
2025-10-24
Estimated Expiration
2043-01-12

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Technical Problem

In the existing bearing production process, due to the limitations of the production site, the processes are carried out separately, which leads to the problem of low efficiency caused by the need for manual handling of bearings.

Method used

Design an automated transfer device that includes a cleaning device, an inner wheel grinding device, an outer wheel grinding device, a conveying device, an inner wheel transfer device, and an outer wheel transfer device, to efficiently transfer bearings between different processes through automation.

Benefits of technology

The use of automated transfer equipment has improved bearing production efficiency and reduced the space occupied in the production area, making it highly valuable for widespread application.

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Abstract

The present application relates to processing equipment technical field, particularly to a kind of transfer equipment, including cleaning device, inner wheel lapping device, outer wheel lapping device, conveying device, inner wheel transfer device and outer wheel transfer device, conveying device is used to convey inner wheel and outer wheel to cleaning device;Inner wheel transfer device is located between inner wheel lapping device and conveying device, for inner wheel is transferred from inner wheel lapping device to conveying device;Outer wheel transfer device is located between inner wheel lapping device and conveying device, for inner wheel is transferred from inner wheel lapping device to conveying device.The transfer equipment of the present application replaces the mode of traditional manual transfer by means of automation, greatly improves production efficiency, and has high popularization and application value.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of processing equipment, in particular to a transferring device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Bearing is an important part in modern mechanical equipment, and the bearing is generally composed of an inner wheel and an outer wheel. Its main function is to support the mechanical rotating body, reduce the friction coefficient in its movement process, and ensure its rotation precision. In the production process of the bearing, a plurality of processes need to be carried out, including but not limited to assembly, grinding, cleaning and the like. However, in many production scenes, due to the limitation of production site or the difference in process investment time, the above processes cannot be carried out in the same place of the production site and need to be carried out in multiple places. Therefore, the bearing needs to be transferred between different processes. The existing method is to use manual transfer. However, the manual transfer has low efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to study a solution. SUMMARY

[0003] Based on this, the present application provides a transferring device to solve the problem of low efficiency of manual transfer.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical scheme: a transferring device, comprising a cleaning device, an inner wheel grinding device, an outer wheel grinding device, a conveying device, an inner wheel transferring device and an outer wheel transferring device, the conveying device is used for conveying the inner wheel and the outer wheel to the cleaning device; the inner wheel transferring device is arranged between the inner wheel grinding device and the conveying device, and is used for transferring the inner wheel from the inner wheel grinding device to the conveying device; the outer wheel transferring device is arranged between the inner wheel grinding device and the conveying device, and is used for transferring the inner wheel from the inner wheel grinding device to the conveying device.

[0005] Preferably, the inner wheel transferring device comprises a transferring frame, a first moving module arranged on the transferring frame, a first grabbing mechanism arranged on the first moving module, and a carrying mechanism arranged on the side of the first end of the transferring frame, the carrying mechanism is used for carrying the inner wheel to the conveying device, the inner wheel grinding device is arranged on the side of the second end of the transferring frame, and the first moving module is used for driving the first grabbing mechanism to move in the length direction of the transferring frame.

[0006] Preferably, the second end of the transferring frame is provided with a first workbench, at least one positioning groove is arranged on the first workbench, the positioning groove is used for positioning the inner wheel, and the first grabbing mechanism is located above the positioning groove.

[0007] Preferably, the first grabbing mechanism comprises at least one first pneumatic clamp jaw arranged on the first moving module, and the first pneumatic clamp jaw is located above the positioning groove.

[0008] As preferred, the conveying mechanism comprises a first conveyor belt arranged beside the first end of the transferring frame and a first mechanical arm arranged above the first conveyor belt and the conveying device.

[0009] As preferred, the first mechanical arm comprises a first moving mechanism arranged on the first conveyor belt and the conveying device and a second grabbing mechanism arranged on the first moving mechanism and supported on the first moving mechanism for lifting and lowering.

[0010] As preferred, a feeding device is arranged beside the conveying device, which comprises a storage mechanism arranged beside the conveying device for storing and providing inner wheels or outer wheels and a second mechanical arm arranged on the conveying device for conveying the inner wheels or outer wheels provided by the storage mechanism to the conveying device.

[0011] As preferred, the storage mechanism comprises a second workbench arranged beside the conveying device, a rotating table arranged rotatably on the second workbench, a plurality of rollers arranged on the rotating table and a pushing assembly arranged on the workbench and acting on the length direction of the rollers.

[0012] As preferred, the pushing assembly comprises a first telescopic member arranged on the second workbench and a pushing block arranged on the first telescopic member and acting on the length direction of the rollers.

[0013] As preferred, the second mechanical arm comprises a second moving mechanism arranged on the conveying device for driving the third grabbing mechanism to move and a third grabbing mechanism arranged on the second moving mechanism for grabbing or releasing the bearing provided by the storage mechanism.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: when the inner wheel grinding device finishes grinding the inner wheel, the inner wheel transferring device transfers the inner wheel to the conveying device, and then the conveying device conveys the inner wheel to the cleaning device for cleaning; when the outer wheel grinding device finishes grinding the outer wheel, the outer wheel transferring device transfers the outer wheel to the conveying device, and then the conveying device conveys the outer wheel to the cleaning device for cleaning. The transferring device of the present application replaces the traditional manual transferring method through automatic means, greatly improves the production efficiency and has high popularization and application value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 is a top view of the transferring device of an embodiment of the present application;

[0016] Figure 2 Fig. 2 is a structural schematic view of an inner wheel conveying device of the conveying device of Fig. 1; Figure 1

[0017] Figure 3 Fig. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of part A of Fig. 2; Figure 1

[0018] Figure 4 Fig. 5 is an enlarged schematic view of part B of Fig. 2; Figure 1

[0019] Figure 5 Fig. 6 is an enlarged schematic view of part C of Fig. 2; Figure 1

[0020] Figure 6 Fig. 7 is a structural schematic view of a storage mechanism of the conveying device in Fig. 1; Figure 1

[0021] Figure 7 Fig. 8 is an enlarged schematic view of part D of Fig. 7; Figure 6

[0022] Figure 8 Fig. 9 is an enlarged schematic view of part E of Fig. 7. Figure 6

[0023] Reference signs: 10, cleaning device; 20, inner wheel grinding device; 30, outer wheel grinding device; 40, conveying device; 41, fourth workbench; 42, second conveying belt; 43, third conveying belt; 50, inner wheel conveying device; 51, conveying frame; 52, first moving module; 53, first pneumatic clamping jaw; 54, first workbench; 55, positioning groove; 56, first track; 57, third workbench; 58, second track; 60, carrying mechanism; 61, first conveying belt; 62, first mechanical arm; 621, linear moving module; 63, lifting module; 64, second pneumatic clamping jaw; 70, outer wheel conveying device; 80, feeding device; 81, storage mechanism; 811, second workbench; 812, rotary table; 813, roller; 814, first telescopic piece; 815, pushing block; 82, second mechanical arm; 821, second moving module; 822, third pneumatic clamping jaw. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below. However, the present application can be realized in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0025] ​​​​​​​Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in the description herein is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application.

[0026] Reference should be made to Figures 1 to 8 The present application relates to a kind of transfer equipment, including cleaning device 10, inner wheel lapping device 20, outer wheel lapping device 30, conveying device 40, inner wheel transfer device 50 and outer wheel transfer device 70, conveying device 40 is used to convey inner wheel and outer wheel to cleaning device 10;Inner wheel transfer device 50 is arranged between inner wheel lapping device 20 and conveying device 40, for moving inner wheel from inner wheel lapping device 20 to conveying device 40;Outer wheel transfer device 70 is arranged between inner wheel lapping device 20 and conveying device 40, for moving inner wheel from inner wheel lapping device 20 to conveying device 40.Specifically, cleaning device 10, inner wheel lapping device 20 and outer wheel lapping device 30 are all conventional technical means.In work, when inner wheel lapping device 20 is lapped to inner wheel, inner wheel transfer device 50 will move inner wheel to conveying device 40, then conveying device 40 will convey inner wheel to cleaning device 10, and cleaning device 10 is cleaned;When outer wheel lapping device 30 is lapped to outer wheel, outer wheel transfer device 70 will move outer wheel to conveying device 40, then conveying device 40 will convey outer wheel to cleaning device 10, and cleaning device 10 is cleaned, the transfer equipment of the present application replaces the mode of traditional manual transfer by automatic means, greatly improves production efficiency, and has high popularization and application value.

[0027] Further, in the embodiment, inner wheel transfer device 50 includes transfer frame 51, first movement module 52 arranged on the first end of transfer frame 51, first grabbing mechanism arranged on first movement module 52 and carrying mechanism 60 arranged on the side of the first end of transfer frame 51, carrying mechanism 60 is used to carry inner wheel to conveying device 40, inner wheel lapping device 20 is arranged on the side of the second end of transfer frame 51, and first movement module 52 is used to drive first grabbing mechanism to move in the length direction of transfer frame 51.Specifically, transfer frame 51 is a portal frame, which is arranged to facilitate workers to pass under the portal frame, thereby avoiding the space occupation of production site.In work, when inner wheel lapping device 20 is lapped to inner wheel, first grabbing mechanism will grab inner wheel, then first movement module 52 will drive first grabbing mechanism to move to carrying mechanism 60 on the side of the first end of transfer frame 51, then first grabbing mechanism releases inner wheel, inner wheel will fall on carrying mechanism 60, then carrying mechanism 60 will move inner wheel to conveying device 40, and finally conveying device 40 will convey outer wheel to cleaning device 10.Such arrangement has the advantages of high conveying efficiency and no space occupation of production site.

[0028] Further, in the embodiment, the second end of the transfer frame 51 is provided with a first workbench 54, and the first workbench 54 is provided with at least one positioning groove 55 for positioning the inner wheel, and the first grabbing mechanism is located above the positioning groove 55. Specifically, the inner wheel grinding device 20 is provided with a first track 56 for the inner wheel to flow to the positioning groove 55, and the first grabbing mechanism includes at least one first pneumatic clamp jaw 53 provided on the first moving module 52 and located above the positioning groove 55. Specifically, the first pneumatic clamp jaw 53 is provided in two, and the positioning groove 55 is also provided in two, and each first pneumatic clamp jaw 53 corresponds to one positioning groove 55. In operation, the inner wheel can be grabbed or released by the first pneumatic clamp jaw 53, and the operation is simple and has the advantages of good grabbing effect. In operation, after the inner wheel is ground by the inner wheel grinding device 20, the inner wheel flows along the first track 56 into the positioning groove 55. By positioning the inner wheel in the positioning groove 55, the first pneumatic clamp jaw 53 can accurately grab the inner wheel, thereby improving the working precision of the first pneumatic clamp jaw 53.

[0029] Further, in the embodiment, the conveying mechanism 60 includes a first conveying belt 61 provided beside the first end of the transfer frame 51 and a first mechanical hand 62 provided above the first conveying belt 61 and the conveying device 40. Specifically, the first end of the transfer frame 51 is provided with a third workbench 57, and the third workbench 57 is provided with a second track 58 for the inner wheel to flow onto the second conveying belt 42. Specifically, the second conveying belt 42 is a stepping conveying belt, thereby generating a time gap, and a specific position of the first conveying belt 61 is provided with a baffle (not shown in the figure) for blocking the inner wheel, so that the inner wheel can be blocked at a specific position, thereby enabling the first mechanical hand 62 to grab the inner wheel. In operation, when the inner wheel is transferred to the third workbench 57 of the transfer frame 51, the inner wheel flows from the second track 58 onto the first conveying belt 61, and then the first conveying belt 61 conveys the inner wheel below the first mechanical hand 62, and then the first mechanical hand 62 conveys the inner wheel from the first conveying belt 61 to the conveying device 40.

[0030] Further, in the embodiment, the conveying device 40 includes the fourth workbench 41, the second conveying belt 42 and the third conveying belt 43 provided on the fourth workbench. Specifically, in operation, the first mechanical hand 62 conveys the inner wheel from the first conveying belt 61 to the second conveying belt 42, and the outer wheel conveying device 70 conveys the outer wheel to the third conveying belt 43, and then the inner wheel and the outer wheel are conveyed to the cleaning device 10 by the second conveying belt 42 and the third conveying belt 43, respectively.

[0031] In the embodiment, the technical scheme of the outer wheel transferring device 70 is the same as that of the inner wheel transferring device 50, and the technical effect is to transfer the outer wheel from the outer wheel grinding device 30 to the third conveying belt 43 of the conveying device 40, and then to the cleaning device 10 by the third conveying belt 43, which is substantially the same as the technical effect of the inner wheel transferring device 50. Therefore, the outer wheel transferring device 70 will not be described again.

[0032] Further, in the embodiment, the first mechanical arm 62 comprises a first moving mechanism arranged on the first conveying belt 61 and the conveying device 40, and a second grabbing mechanism arranged on the first moving mechanism and supported on the first moving mechanism for lifting. Specifically, the first moving mechanism comprises a linear moving module 621 arranged on the second conveying belt 42 and the conveying device 40, the second grabbing mechanism comprises a lifting module 63 arranged on the first moving mechanism, and a second pneumatic gripper 64 arranged on the lifting module 63, the linear moving module 621 is used to drive the lifting module 63 to move, and the lifting module 63 is used to drive the second pneumatic gripper 64 to lift. In operation, when the second pneumatic gripper 64 grabs the inner wheel, the linear moving module 621 drives the lifting module 63 to move to the second conveying belt 42 of the conveying device 40, then the lifting module 63 drives the second pneumatic gripper 64 to descend to the second conveying belt 42, the second pneumatic gripper 64 releases the inner wheel, and the inner wheel falls on the second conveying belt 42.

[0033] In the embodiment, the conveying device 40 is provided with a feeding device 80 on the side thereof, the feeding device 80 comprises a storage mechanism 81 arranged on the side of the conveying device 40, and a second mechanical arm 82 arranged on the conveying device 40, the storage mechanism 81 is used to store and provide the inner wheel or the outer wheel, and the second mechanical arm 82 is used to carry the inner wheel or the outer wheel provided by the storage mechanism 81 to the conveying device 40. Specifically, in operation, when the outer wheel transferring device 70 and the inner wheel transferring device 50 fail to convey the inner wheel or the outer wheel to the cleaning device 10, the inner wheel or the outer wheel is stored in the storage mechanism 81, and then carried to the conveying device 40 by the second mechanical arm 82. In this way, even if the outer wheel transferring device 70 and the inner wheel transferring device 50 fail, the feeding device 80 can continue to work to convey the inner wheel or the outer wheel to the cleaning device 10 for cleaning, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the cleaning work.

[0034] Further, in the embodiment, the storing mechanism 81 comprises a second workbench 811 arranged beside the conveying device 40, a rotating table 812 rotatably arranged on the second workbench 811, a plurality of rollers 813 arranged on the rotating table 812, and a pushing assembly arranged on the workbench and acting on the length direction of the rollers 813. Specifically, in operation, a plurality of inner wheels or outer wheels are sleeved on the rollers 813, so that the inner wheels or outer wheels can be stored on the rollers 813, and when the inner wheels or outer wheels need to be cleaned, the pushing assembly is started to push the inner wheels or outer wheels to rise in the length direction of the rollers 813 until a certain height is reached, and then the inner wheels or outer wheels are carried to the second conveying belt 42 of the conveying device 40 by the second robot.

[0035] Further, in the embodiment, the pushing assembly comprises a first telescopic member 814 arranged on the second workbench 811 and a pushing block 815 arranged on the first telescopic member 814 and acting on the length direction of the rollers 813. Specifically, the first telescopic member 814 can be a cylinder, an oil cylinder or an electric cylinder, etc. with automatic telescopic function. In operation, when the inner wheels or outer wheels need to be pushed to rise in the length direction of the rollers 813, the first telescopic member 814 is started to push the pushing block 815 to move, and the pushing block 815 moves to push the inner wheels or outer wheels to rise in the length direction of the rollers 813.

[0036] Further, in the embodiment, the second robot 82 comprises a second moving mechanism arranged on the conveying device 40 and a third grabbing mechanism arranged on the second moving mechanism, the second moving mechanism being used to drive the third grabbing mechanism to move, and the third grabbing mechanism being used to grab or release the bearing provided by the storing mechanism 81. Specifically, the second moving mechanism comprises a second moving module 821 arranged on the conveying device 40, and the third grabbing mechanism comprises a third pneumatic gripper 822 arranged on the second moving module 821. In operation, when the inner wheels or outer wheels are pushed to a certain height in the length direction of the rollers 813 and are within the action range of the third pneumatic gripper 822, the third pneumatic gripper 822 is started to grab the inner wheels or outer wheels, and then the second moving module 821 is started to drive the third pneumatic gripper 822 to move to the second conveying belt 42 of the conveying device 40, so that the third pneumatic gripper 822 can drive the inner wheels or outer wheels to the second conveying belt 42, and then the third pneumatic gripper releases the inner wheels or outer wheels, so that the inner wheels or outer wheels can fall on the second conveying belt 42.

[0037] The above embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the patent scope of the present application. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled persons in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, several modifications and improvements can be made, which are all within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A transfer apparatus comprising a cleaning device, an inner wheel lapping device, and an outer wheel lapping device, characterized by, The transferring device comprises: a conveying device for conveying the inner wheel and the outer wheel to the cleaning device; an inner wheel transferring device arranged between the inner wheel lapping device and the conveying device for transferring the inner wheel from the inner wheel lapping device to the conveying device; and an outer wheel transferring device arranged between the outer wheel lapping device and the conveying device for transferring the outer wheel from the outer wheel lapping device to the conveying device; the inner wheel transferring device comprises a transferring frame, a first moving module arranged on the transferring frame, a first grabbing mechanism arranged on the first moving module, and a carrying mechanism arranged on the side of the first end of the transferring frame, the carrying mechanism being used for carrying the inner wheel to the conveying device, the inner wheel lapping device being arranged on the side of the second end of the transferring frame, the first moving module being used for driving the first grabbing mechanism to move in the length direction of the transferring frame; the second end of the transferring frame is provided with a first workbench, at least one positioning groove is arranged on the first workbench, the positioning groove is used for positioning the inner wheel, and the first grabbing mechanism is located above the positioning groove; the first grabbing mechanism comprises at least one first pneumatic gripper arranged on the first moving module, and the first pneumatic gripper is located above the positioning groove; the carrying mechanism comprises a first conveying belt arranged on the side of the first end of the transferring frame and a first mechanical arm arranged above the first conveying belt and the conveying device; the outer wheel transferring device and the inner wheel transferring device are the same in structure.

2. The transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The first mechanical arm comprises a first moving mechanism arranged on the first conveying belt and the conveying device and a second grabbing mechanism arranged on the first moving mechanism, and the second grabbing mechanism is supported on the first moving mechanism to rise and fall.

3. The transfer apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A feeding device is arranged on the side of the conveying device, the feeding device comprises a storage mechanism arranged on the side of the conveying device and a second mechanical arm arranged on the conveying device, the storage mechanism is used for storing and providing the inner wheel or the outer wheel, and the second mechanical arm is used for carrying the inner wheel or the outer wheel provided by the storage mechanism to the conveying device.

4. The transfer apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The storage mechanism comprises a second workbench arranged on the side of the conveying device, a rotating table rotatably arranged on the second workbench, a plurality of rollers arranged on the rotating table, and a pushing assembly arranged on the workbench, and the pushing assembly acts in the length direction of the rollers.

5. The transfer apparatus of claim 4, wherein: The pushing assembly comprises a first telescopic member arranged on the second workbench and a pushing block arranged on the first telescopic member, and the pushing block acts in the length direction of the rollers.

6. The transfer apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The second mechanical arm comprises a second moving mechanism arranged on the conveying device and a third grabbing mechanism arranged on the second moving mechanism, the second moving mechanism is used for driving the third grabbing mechanism to move, and the third grabbing mechanism is used for grabbing or releasing the inner wheel or the outer wheel provided by the storage mechanism.

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