Industrial caster assembly tool with trimming function
By designing an industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function, automated trimming and assembly were achieved, solving the problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency in existing technologies and improving production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WANDA CASTERS & HARDWARE MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing assembly process for industrial casters is labor-intensive, has low production efficiency, and requires manual trimming, resulting in low production efficiency.
Design an industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function, including a trimming mechanism, an assembly turntable, a bearing seat, a lower bearing transport mechanism, a shaft transport mechanism, a wheel hub transport mechanism, a first pressing mechanism, an upper bearing transport mechanism, a second pressing mechanism, and a discharge mechanism, to complete the wheel hub trimming and assembly process through an automated production line.
This reduces the need for specialized trimming processes in the later stages, improves assembly efficiency, reduces labor intensity, and increases production efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of industrial caster manufacturing and processing technology, specifically to an industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function. Background Technology
[0002] Casters are a general term that includes both swivel casters and fixed casters. Swivel casters, also known as universal casters, have a structure that allows them to rotate 360 degrees; fixed casters do not have a rotating structure and cannot turn.
[0003] Industrial casters are caster products mainly used in factories or mechanical equipment. They can be made of high-grade imported reinforced nylon (PA6), super polyurethane, or rubber. The products have high impact resistance and strength. Fixed casters with fixed brackets and single wheels can only move in a straight line. In factories and warehouses, where goods are frequently moved and the load is heavy (each caster can bear 280-420kg), it is suitable to use thick steel plates (5-6mm) and double-row ball bearings.
[0004] In existing technologies, the assembly process of casters mostly involves manually pressing bearings and manually installing axle brackets. This method of assembly is labor-intensive for workers and results in low factory output efficiency. Moreover, after the casters are assembled, a special trimming process is required, which is often done manually in actual production, making it very troublesome. Therefore, it is particularly important to design an industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this invention designs an industrial caster assembly fixture with a trimming function. Before assembly, the trimming mechanism can repair the waste edges of the tires on the wheel hub, reducing the need for subsequent specialized trimming processes and increasing practicality.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides an industrial caster assembly fixture with a trimming function, characterized in that it includes a support plate, a trimming mechanism, an assembly turntable, a bearing seat, a lower bearing transport mechanism, a shaft transport mechanism, a wheel hub transport mechanism, a first pressing mechanism, an upper bearing transport mechanism, a second pressing mechanism, and a discharge mechanism. The trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable are respectively arranged on the support plate on the left and right sides. The assembly turntable is rotatably connected to the support plate. The support plate has a circular groove that matches the assembly turntable. A first servo motor is installed at the bottom of the support plate, and the output shaft of the first servo motor passes through the support plate and is movably connected to it. Next, the output shaft of the first servo motor extends into the circular slot and is connected to the center of the bottom of the assembly turntable. The top of the assembly turntable is provided with several bearing seats, which are arranged in a circle on the assembly turntable. The lower bearing transport mechanism, the shaft transport mechanism, the wheel hub transport mechanism, the first pressing mechanism, the upper bearing transport mechanism, the second pressing mechanism, and the discharge mechanism are arranged clockwise on the support plates around the assembly turntable. The wheel hub transport mechanism is located between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable. The support plate between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable is also provided with a wheel hub flipping and transport mechanism.
[0007] Further: The lower bearing transport mechanism includes a first translational hydraulic cylinder, a first slide rail, a first slide block, a first upper support plate, a first lifting electric cylinder, and a first electric clamp. Two first slide rails are provided, arranged parallel to each other and fixed to the top of the support plate behind the assembly turntable. The first slide rails are parallel to the lower bearing conveyor line, which is a conveyor belt conveyor with its left end extending directly above the right end of the support plate. The first slide block is slidably connected to the two first slide rails and connected to the first translational hydraulic cylinder fixed to the top of the support plate. The first upper support plate is horizontally fixed to the upper end of the first slide block. The first electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the first upper support plate via the first lifting electric cylinder.
[0008] Furthermore: the rotating shaft conveying mechanism includes a second upper support plate, a second servo motor, a second lifting electric cylinder, and a second electric clamp. The second servo motor is vertically fixed on the support plate to the left of the first translation hydraulic cylinder. The second upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the second servo motor. The second upper support plate rotates under the drive of the second servo motor. The second electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the second upper support plate through the second lifting electric cylinder.
[0009] Furthermore: the trimming mechanism includes a second translational hydraulic cylinder, a second slide rail, a second slide block, an L-shaped support plate, a rotary motor, a transmission shaft, a connecting sleeve, a first clamping end, a positioning seat, a follower shaft, a second clamping end, a third translational electric cylinder, a third slide rail, a third slide block, an adjusting electric cylinder, a side plate, and a trimming cutter. The second slide rail is arranged front to back and fixed to the support plate. The second slide block is slidably connected to the second slide rail and connected to the second translational hydraulic cylinder fixed to the support plate. The L-shaped support plate is fixed to the top of the second slide block. The rotary motor is mounted on... The L-shaped support plate has its output shaft connected to the connecting sleeve via a transmission shaft. The connecting sleeve and transmission shaft rotate together with the output shaft of the rotating motor. From front to right, a first centering guide seat and a second centering guide seat are fixed to the L-shaped support plate. The transmission shaft passes through the first centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it via a first bearing. The connecting sleeve passes through the second centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it via a second bearing. The first clamping end is located on the end of the connecting sleeve furthest from the transmission shaft. The positioning seat faces the L-shaped support plate. Fixed to the support plate, the follower shaft is composed of a sleeve section, a positioning plate, and a rotating section concentrically arranged and sequentially connected as a whole. The end of the rotating section away from the positioning plate is connected to the side wall of the positioning seat via a third bearing. The second clamping end is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve section and fixedly connected to the positioning plate. The center of each of the first clamping ends has a connecting hole that matches the sleeve section. The sleeve section of the follower shaft is directly opposite the connecting hole on the first clamping end. Driven by the second translation hydraulic cylinder, the sleeve section extends into the connecting hole of the first clamping end and is clamped by the first clamping end. The engagement of the end head and the second clamping end head clamps the wheel hub on which the tire is fitted. Two third slide rails are fixed on the support plate on the left side of the fitted section. The two third slide rails are arranged perpendicularly to the two second slide rails. The third slide block is slidably connected to the third slide rails and connected to the third translation electric cylinder fixed on the support plate. An adjustment electric cylinder is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the third slide block. Each of the two adjustment electric cylinders is connected to a trimming cutter head through a side plate. A cutter head mounting seat for connecting the trimming cutter head is provided on the opposite side of the two side plates. The trimming cutter head and the cutter head mounting seat are detachably connected.
[0010] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the end of the assembly segment away from the positioning plate, and a spherical positioning clip is connected to the groove through a first spring.
[0011] Furthermore: the hub tilting and transport mechanism includes a turntable, a fourth slide rail, a fourth translation hydraulic cylinder, a fourth slide block, a tilting servo motor, a connecting seat, a clamping electric cylinder, a clamping plate, a turntable rotation drive servo motor, a trapezoidal guide rail, a U-shaped seat, and a fifth translation electric cylinder. The turntable is rotatably connected to a support plate on the right side of the mounting section. The turntable is connected to a turntable rotation drive servo motor fixed to the bottom of the support plate. The output shaft of the turntable rotation drive servo motor passes through the support plate and is connected to the center of the bottom of the turntable, and is movably connected to the support plate. Two fourth slide rails are provided, and the two fourth slide rails are fixed parallel to each other on the turntable. At the top, the fourth slide block is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail and connected to the fourth translation hydraulic cylinder fixed on the turntable. The flipping servo motor is mounted on the fourth slide block. The U-shaped seat is connected to the output shaft of the flipping servo motor through a connecting seat. The trapezoidal guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the fourth slide rail and fixedly mounted on the end of the connecting seat away from the flipping servo motor. The U-shaped seat is slidably connected to the trapezoidal guide rail and connected to the fifth translation electric cylinder fixed on the connecting seat. A clamping electric cylinder is installed on each of the two side walls of the U-shaped seat. The output shafts of the two clamping electric cylinders are each connected to a clamping plate.
[0012] Furthermore: the hub transport mechanism includes a third upper support plate, a third servo motor, a third lifting cylinder, and a third electric clamp. The third servo motor is vertically fixed on the support plate on the left side of the assembly turntable. The third upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the third servo motor. The third electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the third upper support plate through the third lifting cylinder.
[0013] Furthermore: the upper bearing transport mechanism includes a first extension seat fixed to the front end of the support plate, a fourth upper support plate, a first guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fourth lifting electric cylinder, and a fourth electric clamp. The fourth upper support plate is fixedly arranged directly above the first extension seat, and the rear end of the fourth upper support plate extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fourth electric clamp is connected to the fourth lifting electric cylinder, and the fourth lifting electric cylinder is connected to the bottom of the fourth upper support plate through the first guide rod hydraulic cylinder.
[0014] Furthermore: the discharge mechanism includes a second extension seat fixed to the right end of the support plate, a fifth upper support plate, a second guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fifth lifting electric cylinder, and a fifth electric clamp. The fifth upper support plate is fixedly arranged directly above the second extension seat, and the left end of the fifth upper support plate extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fifth electric clamp is connected to the fifth lifting electric cylinder, and the fifth lifting electric cylinder is connected to the bottom of the fifth upper support plate through the second guide rod hydraulic cylinder.
[0015] Furthermore: the bearing seat includes a bearing plate, a base, a guide sleeve, a positioning post, a hub placement seat, a second spring, and a lower bearing placement platform. The bearing plate is connected to the base via the second spring. The guide sleeve is fixed directly below the bearing plate. The positioning post is vertically positioned on the base directly below the guide sleeve, with its upper end extending into and movably connected to the guide sleeve. The hub placement seat is positioned on top of the bearing plate and integrated with it. The hub placement seat has notches for clamping on all four sides. The lower bearing placement platform is vertically fixed on the base. The bearing plate has a through hole relative to the lower bearing placement platform, with the upper end of the lower bearing placement platform extending into the through hole. The center of the lower bearing placement platform coincides with the center of the hub placement seat. A connecting hole for inserting a rotating shaft is also provided at the center of the lower bearing placement platform.
[0016] With the above structure, the present invention can repair the waste edge of the tire on the wheel hub through the trimming mechanism before assembly, reducing the need for a special trimming process in the later stage and increasing the practical performance. Furthermore, the present invention automatically completes the assembly of industrial casters through the cooperation of the lower bearing transport mechanism, the shaft transport mechanism, the wheel hub transport mechanism, the first pressing mechanism, the upper bearing transport mechanism, and the second pressing mechanism, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the lower bearing transport mechanism.
[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of the support structure.
[0021] Figure 4 This is a side view of the support structure.
[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of A in the middle.
[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A magnified view of B in the middle.
[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a hub-turning transport mechanism.
[0026] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A magnified view of C. Detailed Implementation
[0027] like Figure 1 The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function shown includes a support plate 1, a trimming mechanism, an assembly turntable 2, a bearing seat 14, a lower bearing transport mechanism, a shaft transport mechanism, a wheel hub transport mechanism, a first pressing mechanism, an upper bearing transport mechanism, a second pressing mechanism, and a discharge mechanism. The trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable are mounted on the support plate, one on the left and one on the right. The assembly turntable is rotatably connected to the support plate. The support plate has a circular groove that matches the assembly turntable. A first servo motor is installed at the bottom of the support plate. The output shaft of the first servo motor passes through the support plate and is movably connected to it. The output shaft extends into a circular slot and connects to the center of the bottom of the assembly turntable. Several support seats are arranged in a circle on the top of the assembly turntable. The lower bearing transport mechanism, the shaft transport mechanism, the hub transport mechanism, the first pressing mechanism, the upper bearing transport mechanism, the second pressing mechanism, and the discharge mechanism are arranged clockwise on the support plates around the assembly turntable. The hub transport mechanism is located between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable. A hub tilting and transport mechanism is also provided on the support plate between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable. This invention allows for the trimming of the tire edge on the hub before assembly, reducing the need for subsequent specialized trimming processes and increasing practicality. Furthermore, this invention automatically completes the assembly of industrial casters through the cooperation of the lower bearing transport mechanism, shaft transport mechanism, hub transport mechanism, first pressing mechanism, upper bearing transport mechanism, and second pressing mechanism, greatly improving assembly efficiency.
[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2The lower bearing transport mechanism shown includes a first translational hydraulic cylinder 19, a first slide rail 51, a first slide block 18, a first upper support plate 16, a first lifting electric cylinder, and a first electric clamp. Two first slide rails are provided, arranged parallel to each other and fixed to the top of the support plate behind the assembly turntable. The first slide rails are parallel to the lower bearing conveyor line 17, which is a conveyor belt with its left end extending directly above the right end of the support plate. The first slide block is slidably connected to the two first slide rails and connected to the first translational hydraulic cylinder fixed to the top of the support plate. The first upper support plate is horizontally fixed to the upper end of the first slide block. The first electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the first upper support plate via the first lifting electric cylinder. The first electric clamp uses the first lifting electric cylinder to clamp the lower bearing from the lower bearing conveyor line and, through the cooperation of the first translational hydraulic cylinder and the first lifting electric cylinder, places the lower bearing into the bearing seat at the rearmost end of the conveyor.
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 The rotating shaft conveying mechanism shown includes a second upper support plate 3, a second servo motor, a second lifting electric cylinder, and a second electric clamp. The second servo motor is vertically fixed to the support plate on the left side of the first translation hydraulic cylinder. The second upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the second servo motor. The second upper support plate rotates under the drive of the second servo motor. The second electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the second upper support plate through the second lifting electric cylinder. A guide plate 15 is obliquely placed on the outer side of the rear end of the support plate. The guide plate is fixed to the rear end of the support plate through a connecting frame. The guide plate gradually rises from left to right. A guide groove 15-1 is opened on the guide plate. The lower end of the rotating shaft passes through the guide plate along the guide groove and slides to the left along the guide groove under the action of gravity. The second electric clamp clamps the rotating shaft from the guide groove through the second lifting electric cylinder and inserts the clamped rotating shaft into the bearing seat containing the lower bearing through the cooperation of the second servo motor and the second lifting electric cylinder.
[0030] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The trimming mechanism shown includes a second translational hydraulic cylinder 25, a second slide rail 26, a second slide block 24, an L-shaped support plate 28, a rotary motor 27, a transmission shaft 29, a connecting sleeve 30, a first clamping end 31, a positioning seat 23, a follower shaft, a second clamping end 42, a third translational electric cylinder 34, a third slide rail 35, a third slide block 36, an adjusting electric cylinder 37, a side plate 38, and a trimming cutter head 40. The second slide rail is arranged front to back and fixed to the support plate. The second slide block is slidably connected to the second slide rail and connected to the second translational hydraulic cylinder fixed to the support plate. The L-shaped support plate is fixed to the top of the second slide block. The rotary motor is mounted on the L-shaped support plate. The support plate and its output shaft are connected to the connecting sleeve via a transmission shaft. The connecting sleeve and the transmission shaft rotate together with the output shaft of the rotating motor. From front to right, the L-shaped support plate is fixed with a first centering guide seat 32 and a second centering guide seat 33. The transmission shaft passes through the first centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it via a first bearing. The connecting sleeve passes through the second centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it via a second bearing. The first clamping end is located on the end of the connecting sleeve away from the transmission shaft. The positioning seat faces the L-shaped support plate and is fixed to it. The follower shaft consists of a sleeve section 41, a positioning plate 21, and a rotating... Segments 22 are concentrically arranged and sequentially connected as a whole. The end of the rotating segment away from the positioning plate is connected to the side wall of the positioning seat via a third bearing. The second clamping end is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve segment and fixedly connected to the positioning plate. The center of each of the first clamping ends has a connecting hole that matches the sleeve segment. The sleeve segment of the follow-up rotating shaft is directly opposite the connecting hole on the first clamping end. Driven by the second translation hydraulic cylinder, the sleeve segment extends into the connecting hole of the first clamping end and clamps the wheel hub on which the tire is sleeved through the cooperation of the first clamping end and the second clamping end. Two third slide rails are fixed on the support plate on the left side of the sleeve segment. The two third slide rails and two The second slide rail is arranged vertically. The third slide block is slidably connected to the third slide rail and connected to the third translation electric cylinder fixed on the support plate. An adjustment electric cylinder is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the third slide block. Each of the two adjustment electric cylinders is connected to a trimming cutter head through a side plate. A cutter head mounting seat 39 for connecting the trimming cutter head is provided on the opposite side of the two side plates. The trimming cutter head and the cutter head mounting seat are detachably connected. The trimming cutter head on the two side plates extends to both sides of the wheel hub on the kit section through the action of the third translation electric cylinder. The adjustment electric cylinder makes the trimming cutter head contact the excess tire sidewall on the wheel hub. The trimming cutter head completes the repair work of the tire sidewall by rotating the wheel hub.
[0031] like Figure 9The end of the assembly segment shown is away from the positioning plate and has a groove. A spherical positioning clip 56 is connected to the groove via a first spring 52. This invention, through the spherical positioning clip, allows the wheel hub to remain on the assembly segment before clamping.
[0032] like Figure 8 The hub tilting and transport mechanism shown includes a turntable 43, a fourth slide rail 45, a fourth translation hydraulic cylinder 44, a fourth slide block 47, a tilting servo motor 48, a connecting seat 46, a clamping electric cylinder 50, a clamping plate 49, a turntable rotation drive servo motor, a trapezoidal guide rail 53, a U-shaped seat 55, and a fifth translation electric cylinder 54. The turntable is rotatably connected to a support plate on the right side of the mounting section. The turntable is connected to a turntable rotation drive servo motor fixed to the bottom of the support plate. The output shaft of the turntable rotation drive servo motor passes through the support plate and is connected to the center of the bottom of the turntable, and is movably connected to the support plate. Two fourth slide rails are provided, and the two fourth slide rails are fixed parallel to each other on the top of the turntable. The fourth slide block is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail and fixed to the fourth slide rail. A fourth translational hydraulic cylinder is connected to the turntable. The tilting servo motor is mounted on the fourth slide. The U-shaped seat is connected to the output shaft of the tilting servo motor via a connecting seat. The trapezoidal guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the fourth slide rail and fixedly mounted on the end of the connecting seat away from the tilting servo motor. The U-shaped seat is slidably connected to the trapezoidal guide rail and connected to a fifth translational electric cylinder fixed on the connecting seat. A clamping electric cylinder is installed on each of the two side walls of the U-shaped seat. The output shafts of the two clamping electric cylinders are each connected to a clamping plate. The two clamping plates clamp the trimmed wheel hub through the drive of the clamping electric cylinders. The wheel hub is detached from the mounting section by the cooperation of the fifth translational electric cylinder and the fourth translational hydraulic cylinder and is rotated and transported by the turntable. This invention, by adopting the above structure, can not only transport the trimmed wheel hub to the designated position, but also tilt the wheel hub to facilitate clamping by the wheel hub handling mechanism.
[0033] like Figure 1 The wheel hub handling mechanism shown includes a third upper support plate 4, a third servo motor, a third lifting cylinder, and a third electric clamp. The third servo motor is vertically fixed on the support plate on the left side of the assembly turntable. The third upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the third servo motor. The third electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the third upper support plate through the third lifting cylinder. The third electric clamp is used to clamp the wheel hub after it has been flipped and transported. The wheel hub is placed on the bearing seat that has been moved to the far left and has a lower bearing and a rotating shaft, through the cooperation of the third servo motor and the third lifting cylinder.
[0034] like Figure 1The upper bearing transport mechanism shown includes a first extension seat 7 fixed to the front end of the support plate, a fourth upper support plate 6, a first guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fourth lifting electric cylinder, and a fourth electric clamp. The fourth upper support plate is fixedly arranged directly above the first extension seat, and the rear end of the fourth upper support plate extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fourth electric clamp is connected to the fourth lifting electric cylinder, which is connected to the bottom of the fourth upper support plate through the first guide rod hydraulic cylinder. An upper bearing conveyor line 8 is provided on the first extension seat. The upper bearing conveyor line is a conveyor belt, and one end of it is located directly below the fourth upper support plate. The fourth electric clamp clamps the upper bearing in the upper bearing conveyor line, and the upper bearing is placed on the hub that has undergone the first pressing through the cooperation of the first guide rod hydraulic cylinder and the fourth lifting electric cylinder.
[0035] like Figure 1 The discharge mechanism shown includes a second extension seat 11 fixed to the right end of the support plate, a fifth upper support plate 10, a second guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fifth lifting electric cylinder, and a fifth electric clamp. The fifth upper support plate is fixedly positioned directly above the second extension seat, and its left end extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fifth electric clamp is connected to the fifth lifting electric cylinder, which is connected to the bottom of the fifth upper support plate via the second guide rod hydraulic cylinder. The second extension seat is equipped with a discharge conveyor line 8, which is a conveyor belt conveyor device, with one end located directly below the fifth upper support plate. The fifth electric clamp clamps the assembled industrial casters transported to the rightmost bearing seat, and the assembled industrial casters are placed on the discharge conveyor line through the cooperation of the second guide rod hydraulic cylinder and the fifth lifting electric cylinder.
[0036] like Figure 3 and Figure 4The support shown includes a support plate 14-1, a base 14-3, a guide sleeve 14-5, a positioning post 14-6, a hub placement seat 14-2, a second spring 14-4, and a lower bearing placement platform 14-8. The support plate is connected to the base via the second spring. The guide sleeve is fixed directly below the support plate. The positioning post is vertically positioned on the base directly below the guide sleeve, with its upper end extending into and movably connected to the guide sleeve. The hub placement seat is positioned on top of the support plate and integrated with it. The hub placement seat has notches 14-7 for clamping on all four sides. The lower bearing placement platform is vertically fixed to the base. The support plate has a through hole relative to the lower bearing placement platform, with the upper end of the lower bearing placement platform extending into the through hole. The center of the lower bearing placement platform coincides with the center of the hub placement seat. A connecting hole for inserting a rotating shaft is also provided at the center of the lower bearing placement platform. During the pressing process, the hub placement seat can not only position the hub, but also position the pressure cylinder connected to the pressing mechanism. The bearing plate will move downward under the action of the pressure cylinder. The downward displacement is limited by the contact between the positioning column and the bottom of the bearing plate. This design has the advantages of simple structure, accurate pressing, and practicality and efficiency.
[0037] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function, characterized in that: The system includes a support plate (1), a trimming mechanism, an assembly turntable (2), a bearing seat (14), a lower bearing transport mechanism, a shaft transport mechanism, a hub transport mechanism, a first pressing mechanism, an upper bearing transport mechanism, a second pressing mechanism, and a discharge mechanism. The trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable are arranged on the support plate, one on the left and one on the right. The assembly turntable is rotatably connected to the support plate. The support plate has a circular slot that matches the assembly turntable. A first servo motor is installed at the bottom of the support plate. The output shaft of the first servo motor passes through the support plate and is movably connected to it. The output shaft of the first servo motor extends into the circular slot. The shaped slot is connected to the center of the bottom of the assembly turntable. The top of the assembly turntable is provided with several bearing seats, which are arranged in a circle on the assembly turntable. The lower bearing transport mechanism, the shaft transport mechanism, the hub transport mechanism, the first pressing mechanism, the upper bearing transport mechanism, the second pressing mechanism, and the discharge mechanism are arranged clockwise on the support plates around the assembly turntable. The hub transport mechanism is located between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable. The support plate between the trimming mechanism and the assembly turntable is also provided with a hub tilting and transport mechanism. The trimming mechanism includes a second translational hydraulic cylinder (25), a second slide rail (26), a second slide block (24), an L-shaped support plate (28), a rotary motor (27), a transmission shaft (29), a connecting sleeve (30), a first clamping end (31), a positioning seat (23), a follower shaft, a second clamping end (42), a third translational electric cylinder (34), a third slide rail (35), a third slide block (36), an adjusting electric cylinder (37), a side plate (38), and a trimming cutter head (40). The second slide rail is arranged in a front-to-back pattern and fixed to the support plate. The second slide block is slidably connected to the second slide rail and fixed to the support plate. The second translational hydraulic cylinder is connected, the L-shaped support plate is fixed to the top of the second slide, the rotary motor is mounted on the L-shaped support plate and its output shaft is connected to the connecting sleeve through the transmission shaft, the connecting sleeve and the transmission shaft rotate together with the output shaft of the rotary motor, the L-shaped support plate is fixed with the first centering guide seat (32) and the second centering guide seat (33) from front to right, the transmission shaft passes through the first centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it through the first bearing, the connecting sleeve passes through the second centering guide seat and is rotatably connected to it through the second bearing, the first clamping end is located at the far end of the connecting sleeve At one end of the drive shaft, the positioning seat faces the L-shaped support plate and is fixed on the support plate. The follower shaft is composed of a sleeve section (41), a positioning plate (21), and a rotating section (22) arranged concentrically and connected in sequence. The end of the rotating section away from the positioning plate is connected to the side wall of the positioning seat through a third bearing. The second clamping end is sleeved on the outside of the sleeve section and fixedly connected to the positioning plate. The center of the first clamping end is provided with a connection hole that matches the sleeve section. The sleeve section of the follower shaft faces the connection hole on the first clamping end. The sleeve section extends into the first clamping end as driven by the second translation hydraulic cylinder. The hub with the tire is clamped in the connecting hole of the clamping end through the cooperation of the first clamping end and the second clamping end. Two third slide rails are fixed on the support plate on the left side of the set section. The two third slide rails are arranged perpendicularly to the two second slide rails. The third slide block is slidably connected to the third slide rails and connected to the third translation electric cylinder fixed on the support plate. An adjustment electric cylinder is provided on each of the front and rear sides of the third slide block. Each of the two adjustment electric cylinders is connected to a trimming cutter head through the side plate. A cutter head mounting seat (39) for connecting the trimming cutter head is provided on the opposite side of the two side plates. The trimming cutter head and the cutter head mounting seat are detachably connected.
2. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower bearing transport mechanism includes a first translational hydraulic cylinder (19), a first slide rail (51), a first slide block (18), a first upper support plate (16), a first lifting electric cylinder, and a first electric clamp. The first slide rail is provided in two parallel sections and is fixed to the top of the support plate behind the assembly turntable. The first slide rail is parallel to the lower bearing conveyor line (17). The lower bearing conveyor line is a conveyor belt and its left end extends to the top of the right end of the support plate. The first slide block is slidably connected to the two first slide rails and connected to the first translational hydraulic cylinder fixed to the top of the support plate. The first upper support plate is horizontally fixed to the upper end of the first slide block. The first electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the first upper support plate through the first lifting electric cylinder.
3. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft conveying mechanism includes a second upper support plate (3), a second servo motor, a second lifting electric cylinder, and a second electric clamp. The second servo motor is vertically fixed on the support plate on the left side of the first translation hydraulic cylinder. The second upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the second servo motor. The second upper support plate rotates under the drive of the second servo motor. The second electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the second upper support plate through the second lifting electric cylinder.
4. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove is provided on the end of the kit segment away from the positioning plate, and a spherical positioning clip (56) is connected in the groove by a first spring (52).
5. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hub tilting and transport mechanism includes a turntable (43), a fourth slide rail (45), a fourth translation hydraulic cylinder (44), a fourth slide block (47), a tilting servo motor (48), a connecting seat (46), a clamping electric cylinder (50), a clamping plate (49), a turntable rotation drive servo motor, a trapezoidal guide rail (53), a U-shaped seat (55), and a fifth translation electric cylinder (54). The turntable is rotatably connected to a support plate on the right side of the mounting section. The turntable is connected to a turntable rotation drive servo motor fixed to the bottom of the support plate. The output shaft of the turntable rotation drive servo motor passes through the support plate and is connected to the center of the bottom of the turntable, and is movably connected to the support plate. The fourth slide rail... Two fourth slide rails are provided, which are fixed parallel to each other on the top of the turntable. The fourth slide block is slidably connected to the fourth slide rail and connected to the fourth translation hydraulic cylinder fixed on the turntable. The flipping servo motor is mounted on the fourth slide block. The U-shaped seat is connected to the output shaft of the flipping servo motor through a connecting seat. The trapezoidal guide rail is arranged perpendicularly to the fourth slide rail and fixedly mounted on the end of the connecting seat away from the flipping servo motor. The U-shaped seat is slidably connected to the trapezoidal guide rail and connected to the fifth translation electric cylinder fixed on the connecting seat. A clamping electric cylinder is installed on each of the two side walls of the U-shaped seat. The output shafts of the two clamping electric cylinders are each connected to a clamping plate.
6. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hub transport mechanism includes a third upper support plate (4), a third servo motor, a third lifting cylinder, and a third electric clamp. The third servo motor is vertically fixed on the support plate on the left side of the assembly turntable. The third upper support plate is horizontally set and connected to the output shaft of the third servo motor. The third electric clamp is connected to the bottom of the third upper support plate through the third lifting cylinder.
7. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper bearing transport mechanism includes a first extension seat (7) fixed to the front end of the support plate, a fourth upper support plate (6), a first guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fourth lifting electric cylinder and a fourth electric clamp. The fourth upper support plate is fixedly arranged directly above the first extension seat. The rear end of the fourth upper support plate extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fourth electric clamp is connected to the fourth lifting electric cylinder. The fourth lifting electric cylinder is connected to the bottom of the fourth upper support plate through the first guide rod hydraulic cylinder.
8. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge mechanism includes a second extension seat (11) fixed to the right end of the support plate, a fifth upper support plate (10), a second guide rod hydraulic cylinder, a fifth lifting electric cylinder, and a fifth electric clamp. The fifth upper support plate is fixedly arranged directly above the second extension seat. The left end of the fifth upper support plate extends directly above the assembly turntable. The fifth electric clamp is connected to the fifth lifting electric cylinder. The fifth lifting electric cylinder is connected to the bottom of the fifth upper support plate through the second guide rod hydraulic cylinder.
9. The industrial caster assembly fixture with trimming function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support includes a support plate (14-1), a base (14-3), a guide sleeve (14-5), a positioning post (14-6), a hub placement seat (14-2), a second spring (14-4), and a lower bearing placement platform (14-8). The support plate is connected to the base via the second spring. The guide sleeve is fixed directly below the support plate. The positioning post is vertically positioned on the base directly below the guide sleeve. The upper end of the positioning post extends into the guide sleeve and is movably connected to it. The hub placement seat is positioned on top of the support plate and is integrated with it. The hub placement seat has notches (14-7) for clamping on all sides. The lower bearing placement platform is vertically fixed on the base. The support plate has a through hole relative to the position of the lower bearing placement platform. The upper end of the lower bearing placement platform extends into the through hole. The center of the lower bearing placement platform coincides with the center of the hub placement seat. A connecting hole for inserting a rotating shaft is also provided at the center of the lower bearing placement platform.