Automated roll-over device and method for marine diesel engine bed beam components

Abstract

This invention provides an automated turning device and method for marine diesel engine frame beam components. The device includes: a bracket, a main shaft, a base plate fixing mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a hydraulic mechanism, a support rod, and a control module. The base plate fixing mechanism rotates around the main shaft to clamp and fix the base plate of the frame beam component. The hydraulic mechanism is connected to both the lifting mechanism and the control module, and the control module controls the extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism to achieve automatic rotation of the lifting mechanism. The support rod is vertically fixed below the frame beam component, ensuring the marine diesel engine frame beam component is stable when laid flat. This invention uses a base plate fixing mechanism to clamp the base plate of the frame beam component and rotates it via the lifting mechanism, replacing the current manual turning method. This improves production efficiency, reduces process costs, and makes the production process safer, enabling multiple automated turnings of the marine diesel engine frame beam component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of mechanical welding manufacturing technology, specifically to an automated turning device and method for a crossbeam component of a marine diesel engine frame. Background Technology

[0002] Marine diesel engine frame beam components are large welded structural parts. To reduce welding deformation during the welding process, it is usually necessary to alternately weld the front and back sides of the frame beam components multiple times.

[0003] Currently, in the production process of marine diesel engine frame beam components, manual turning is generally used. Operators first connect a sling to one end of the frame beam component, then use a crane to lift the component into a vertical position. Two other operators then pull the other end of the component while the crane slowly lowers it, thus turning the component over. This method results in low production efficiency, high labor costs, and safety hazards due to the close proximity of operators to the component during turning. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art, this invention provides an automated overturning device and method for the crossbeam components of a marine diesel engine frame.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, an automated turning device for a marine diesel engine frame beam component is provided, comprising: a bracket, a lifting mechanism, a base plate fixing mechanism, a main shaft, a support rod, a hydraulic mechanism, and a control module; wherein:

[0006] The main shaft is installed radially at the center of the bracket and is located at the upper end of the bracket 1;

[0007] The base plate fixing mechanism is located in the middle of the main shaft and can rotate around the main shaft to clamp and fix the frame beam component.

[0008] The lifting mechanism consists of two sets, which are respectively located on both sides of the main shaft and rotatably connected to the main shaft, for supporting the frame beam component to rotate around the main shaft;

[0009] The hydraulic mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism and the control module respectively. The control module controls the extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism to realize the automatic rotation of the lifting mechanism.

[0010] The support rod is installed vertically below the frame beam component to support the frame beam component and keep it stable when laid flat.

[0011] Optionally, the lifting mechanism includes: a gripper, a cantilever, and a fixed rod; wherein:

[0012] One end of the cantilever is rotatably connected to the main shaft;

[0013] The gripper is connected to the free end of the cantilever and can rotate adaptively to make full contact with the frame beam component.

[0014] The two ends of the fixing rod 0 are respectively connected to the cantilever to enhance the stability of the cantilever.

[0015] Optionally, the base plate fixing mechanism includes: a support plate, two clamping plates, and multiple fastening bolts; wherein:

[0016] The two clamping plates are respectively disposed on both sides of the support plate, and the distance between the two clamping plates is adjusted according to the width of the frame beam component; the fastening bolts 13 are used to fasten the two clamping plates.

[0017] Optionally, the control module uses an S7-400 PLC.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, an automated turning method for an automated turning device for a marine diesel engine frame beam component as described in any of the preceding claims is provided, comprising:

[0019] Adjust the lifting mechanism on one side of the main shaft to a horizontal position and place the marine diesel engine frame beam component;

[0020] The marine diesel engine frame beam component is clamped and fixed using the base plate fixing mechanism.

[0021] The hydraulic mechanism is controlled to extend slowly, and the frame beam component begins to rotate around the main shaft;

[0022] Before the frame beam assembly rotates to the vertical position, the lifting mechanism on the other side of the main shaft rests against the frame beam assembly, and then continues to rotate;

[0023] The lifting mechanisms on both sides of the main shaft lift the frame beam component to continue rotating until the frame beam component rotates to the other side of the main shaft and is placed smoothly on the support rod, thus completing the flipping of the frame beam component.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:

[0025] The present invention provides an automated turning device and method for marine diesel engine frame beam components. The device uses a base plate fixing mechanism to clamp the base plate of the frame beam component and rotates it through a lifting mechanism. This replaces the current manual turning method, improves production efficiency, reduces process costs, and makes the production process safer. It can complete multiple automated turnings of marine diesel engine frame beam components. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Other features, objects, and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the automated turning device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the turning and lifting of the frame beam component using the automated turning device provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the frame beam component being flipped and lowered using the automated flipping device provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the completion of the turning of the frame beam component using the automated turning device provided in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] In the diagram: 1 is the support frame, 2 is the lifting mechanism, 3 is the control module, 4 is the base plate fixing mechanism, 5 is the main shaft, 6 is the support rod, 7 is the hydraulic mechanism, 8 is the gripper, 9 is the cantilever, 10 is the fixing rod, 11 is the support plate, 12 is the clamping plate, 13 is the fastening bolt, 14 is the wing plate, 15 is the guide plate, 16 is the partition plate, and 17 is the base plate. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below: These embodiments are implemented based on the technical solution of the present invention, and provide detailed implementation methods and specific operation processes. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] One embodiment of the present invention provides an automated turning device for a marine diesel engine frame beam component. This device can automatically turn the diesel engine frame beam component multiple times, effectively improving the production efficiency of the frame beam component.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, the automated overturning device for the crossbeam component of a marine diesel engine frame provided in this embodiment may include: a bracket 1, a lifting mechanism 2, a base plate fixing mechanism 4, a main shaft 5, a support rod 6, a hydraulic mechanism 7, and a control module 3; wherein:

[0035] The main shaft 5 is installed radially at the center of the bracket 1 and is located at the upper end of the bracket 1;

[0036] The base plate fixing mechanism 4 is located in the middle of the main shaft 5 and can rotate around the main shaft 5 to clamp and fix the frame beam components.

[0037] The lifting mechanism 2 consists of two sets, which are respectively located on both sides of the main shaft 5 and are rotatably connected to the main shaft 5. They are used to lift the frame beam components to rotate around the main shaft 5.

[0038] The hydraulic mechanism 7 is connected to the lifting mechanism 2 and the control module 3 respectively. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism 7 are controlled by the control module 3, thereby realizing the automatic rotation of the lifting mechanism 2.

[0039] The support rod 6 is installed vertically below the frame beam component to support the frame beam component and ensure that the frame beam component is stable when laid flat.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the lifting mechanism 2 may include: a gripper 8, a cantilever 9, and a fixing rod 10. One end of the cantilever 9 is connected to the main shaft 5. The gripper 8 is connected to the free end of the cantilever 9 and can rotate adaptively to make full contact with the frame beam component. The two ends of the fixing rod 10 are respectively connected to the cantilever 9 to enhance the stability of the cantilever 9.

[0041] like Figure 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the base plate fixing mechanism 4 may include: a support plate 11, two clamping plates 12 and a plurality of fastening bolts 13. The two clamping plates 12 are respectively disposed on both sides of the support plate 11. The distance between the two clamping plates 12 is adjusted according to the width of the frame beam component and tightened with the fastening bolts 13.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the control module 3 may be an S7-400 PLC.

[0043] The automated turning device for marine diesel engine frame beam components provided in the above embodiments of the present invention has the advantages of high production efficiency, low process cost and high safety.

[0044] The automated turning device for marine diesel engine frame beam components provided in the above embodiments of the present invention may include the following turning method:

[0045] S1, adjust the lifting mechanism 2 on one side of the main shaft 5 to a horizontal position and place the marine diesel engine frame beam component;

[0046] S2, using the base plate fixing mechanism 4, clamp and fix the crossbeam component of the marine diesel engine frame;

[0047] S3, control the hydraulic mechanism 7 to slowly extend, and the frame beam component begins to rotate around the main shaft 5;

[0048] S4, before the frame beam component rotates to the vertical position, place the lifting mechanism 2 on the other side of the main shaft 5 against the frame beam component, and then continue to rotate;

[0049] S5, the lifting mechanisms 2 on both sides of the main shaft 5 continue to rotate the frame beam component until the frame beam component rotates to the other side of the main shaft 5 and is placed smoothly on the support rod 6, completing the flipping of the frame beam component.

[0050] It should be noted that the steps in the method provided by the present invention can be implemented using corresponding modules, components, etc. in the device. Those skilled in the art can refer to the technical solution of the device to implement the steps of the method. That is, the embodiments in the device can be understood as preferred examples of the method, and will not be elaborated here.

[0051] The technical solution provided by the above embodiments of the present invention will be further explained below with reference to a specific application example.

[0052] This specific application example demonstrates the overturning of the crossbeam component of a marine diesel engine frame with the following structure.

[0053] Please see Figure 4 The marine diesel engine frame beam component involved in this specific embodiment includes: two bottom plates 17, two wing plates 14, a partition plate 16 and two guide plates 15. The partition plate 16 is located between the two guide plates 15, the two wing plates 14 are located on the outside of the two guide plates 15 respectively, and the two bottom plates 17 are located at the bottom of the two wing plates 14 and connected to the two guide plates 15.

[0054] like Figure 1 As shown, the automated turning device used in this specific application example mainly consists of a bracket 1, a main shaft 5, a base plate fixing mechanism 4, a lifting mechanism 2, a hydraulic mechanism 7, a support rod 6, and a control module 3; wherein:

[0055] The main shaft 5 is located in the upper middle part of the bracket 1, and the base plate fixing mechanism 4 is located in the middle of the main shaft 5. It can rotate around the main shaft 5 and is used to clamp and fix the base plate 17 of the frame beam component.

[0056] Two sets of lifting mechanisms 2 are rotatably connected to the main shaft 5, and are used to lift the frame beam components to rotate around the main shaft 5.

[0057] The hydraulic mechanism 7 is connected to the lifting mechanism 2 and the control module 3 respectively. The control module 3 controls the extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism 7, thereby realizing the automatic rotation of the lifting mechanism 2.

[0058] The support rod 6 is vertically and fixedly installed below the frame beam component to support the guide plate 15 of the frame beam component, so that the frame beam component is in a stable state when laid flat.

[0059] like Figure 2 As shown, the lifting mechanism 2 includes a cantilever 9, a gripper 8, and a fixed rod 10. The cantilever 9 is connected to the gripper 8, which can rotate adaptively and can fully contact the wing plate of the frame beam component. The fixed rod 10 is connected to the cantilever 9 at both ends to enhance the stability of the lifting mechanism 2.

[0060] like Figure 4 The base plate fixing mechanism 4 consists of a support plate 11, two clamping plates 12 and multiple fastening bolts 13. The clamping plates 12 are placed on both sides of the support plate 11. The distance between the two clamping plates is adjusted according to the width of the base plate 11 of the frame beam component, and then tightened with the fastening bolts 13.

[0061] In this specific application example, the specific steps for flipping over the crossbeam component of the marine diesel engine frame are as follows:

[0062] Step 1: Adjust the lifting mechanism 2 to a horizontal position using the operation control module 3, and place the marine diesel engine frame beam component.

[0063] Step 2: The base plate 17 of the frame beam component is pressed against the support plate 11, the base plate 17 is clamped with the clamping plate 12, and fixed with the fastening bolts 13.

[0064] Step 3: The hydraulic mechanism 7 slowly extends, and the frame beam component begins to rotate around the main shaft 5. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 .

[0065] Step 4: Before the frame beam assembly rotates to the vertical position, the lifting mechanism 2 on the other side of the main shaft rests against the wing plate 14, and then continues to rotate. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 .

[0066] Step 5: The two lifting mechanisms 2 continue to rotate the frame crossbeam assembly until it rotates to the other side of the main shaft and is smoothly placed on the support rod 6, completing the flipping of the frame crossbeam assembly. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 .

[0067] The automated turning device and method for marine diesel engine frame beam components provided in the above embodiments of the present invention uses a base plate fixing mechanism to clamp the base plate of the frame beam component and rotates it through a lifting mechanism, replacing the current manual turning method, improving production efficiency, reducing process costs, making the production process safer, and enabling multiple automated turnings of marine diesel engine frame beam components.

[0068] Any matters not covered in the above embodiments of the present invention are well-known in the art.

[0069] The specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above. It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art can make various modifications or variations within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the essence of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated roll-over device for a marine diesel engine bed beam component, characterized by, include: The system comprises: a support frame (1), a lifting mechanism (2), a base plate fixing mechanism (4), a main shaft (5), a support rod (6), a hydraulic mechanism (7), and a control module (3); wherein: The main shaft (5) is installed radially at the center of the bracket (1) and is located at the upper end of the bracket (1); The base plate fixing mechanism (4) is located in the middle of the main shaft (5) and can rotate around the main shaft (5) to clamp and fix the frame beam component; The lifting mechanism (2) consists of two sets, which are respectively located on both sides of the main shaft (5) and rotatably connected to the main shaft (5) for supporting the frame beam component to rotate around the main shaft (5); The hydraulic mechanism (7) is connected to the lifting mechanism (2) and the control module (3) respectively. The extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism (7) are controlled by the control module (3) to realize the automatic rotation of the lifting mechanism (2). The support rod (6) is vertically installed below the frame beam component to support the frame beam component so that it is stable when laid flat.

2. The automated turning device for the crossbeam component of a marine diesel engine frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (2) includes: a gripper (8), a cantilever (9), and a fixed rod (10); wherein: One end of the cantilever (9) is rotatably connected to the main shaft (5); The gripper (8) is connected to the free end of the cantilever (9) and is capable of adaptive rotation for complete contact with the frame beam component; The two ends of the fixing rod (10) are respectively connected to the cantilever (9) to enhance the stability of the cantilever (9).

3. The automated turning device for the crossbeam component of a marine diesel engine frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate fixing mechanism (4) includes: a support plate (11), two clamping plates (12), and multiple fastening bolts (13); wherein: The two clamping plates (12) are respectively disposed on both sides of the support plate (11), and the distance between the two clamping plates (12) is adjusted according to the width of the frame beam component; the fastening bolts (13) are used to fasten the two clamping plates (12).

4. An automated turning method for an automated turning device for a marine diesel engine frame beam component as described in any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, include: Adjust the lifting mechanism (2) on one side of the main shaft (5) to a horizontal position and place the marine diesel engine frame beam component; The marine diesel engine frame beam component is clamped and fixed using the base plate fixing mechanism (4); The hydraulic mechanism (7) is controlled to extend slowly, and the frame beam component begins to rotate around the main shaft (5); Before the frame beam component is rotated to the vertical position, the lifting mechanism (2) on the other side of the main shaft (5) is placed against the frame beam component, and then the rotation continues; The lifting mechanisms (2) on both sides of the main shaft (5) lift the frame beam component to continue rotating until the frame beam component rotates to the other side of the main shaft (5) and is placed smoothly on the support rod (6), thus completing the flipping of the frame beam component.

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