A transfer device for adhesive spraying

Abstract

The application provides a transfer device for transferring automobile interior parts supported by a tray between a storage device and a glue spraying device, comprising: a supporting mechanism comprising a first frame; a vertical moving mechanism comprising a vertical driving unit and a second frame, the second frame being vertically movably arranged on the first frame through the vertical driving unit; a horizontal moving mechanism comprising a horizontal driving unit, a third frame and a sliding unit, the third frame being horizontally movably arranged on the second frame through the horizontal driving unit, and the sliding unit being arranged on the third frame; and a supporting mechanism comprising a rotating driving unit and a supporting arm, the supporting arm being rotatably arranged on the sliding unit through the rotating driving unit and used for supporting the tray. The transfer device for spraying glue can effectively transfer the tray supporting the automobile interior parts between the storage device and the glue spraying device, and is beneficial to improving the glue spraying processing efficiency of the automobile interior parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive interior parts manufacturing, and more specifically to a transfer device for applying adhesive. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development, automobiles have become a common means of transportation. As people's living standards improve, the demands on the processing of automotive parts, especially interior components, are also increasing. The automotive interior system is a crucial part of the car body, and it mainly includes subsystems such as the instrument panel system, sub-instrument panel system, door panel system, headliner system, seat system, and pillar trim system.

[0003] In the manufacturing process of automotive interior parts, a glue spraying process is often required. Current technology lacks a dedicated transfer device for moving interior parts to be glued from a storage device to a glue spraying device (i.e., loading) or for moving glued interior parts from a glue spraying device to a storage device (i.e., unloading). Manual loading and unloading is typically required before and after glue spraying, reducing the efficiency of the glue spraying process. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a transfer device for spraying adhesive. To this end, the following technical solution is provided.

[0005] This invention provides a transfer device for spraying adhesive, used to transfer automotive interior parts supported by a tray between a storage device for automotive interior parts and a spraying device. It is characterized by comprising: a support mechanism including a first frame; a vertical movement mechanism including a vertical drive unit and a second frame, the second frame being vertically movably mounted on the first frame via the vertical drive unit; a horizontal movement mechanism including a horizontal drive unit, a third frame, and a sliding unit, the third frame being horizontally movably mounted on the second frame via the horizontal drive unit, and the sliding unit being mounted on the third frame; and a support mechanism including a rotation drive unit and a support arm, the support arm being rotatably mounted on the sliding unit via the rotation drive unit for supporting the tray.

[0006] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: the vertical drive unit includes at least one first rack, at least one first gear and a first motor. The first rack is arranged on the first frame in a vertical direction, the first gear is arranged on the second frame and meshes with the first rack, and the first motor is used to drive the first gear to rotate, thereby driving the second frame to move vertically.

[0007] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: the vertical moving mechanism further includes a first guide rail and a first slider adapted to the first guide rail, the first guide rail is disposed on the first frame in a vertical direction, and the first slider is disposed on the second frame and slidably connected to the first guide rail.

[0008] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the horizontal drive unit includes a second rack, a second gear and a second motor, the second rack is disposed on the second frame, the second gear is disposed on the third frame and meshes with the second rack, and the second motor is disposed on the third frame and is used to drive the second gear to rotate, thereby driving the third frame to move horizontally.

[0009] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: the sliding unit includes a second guide rail, a second slider and a sliding plate, the second guide rail is disposed on the third frame along the moving direction of the horizontal moving mechanism, the second slider is adapted to the second guide rail and is slidably disposed on the second guide rail, and the sliding plate is disposed on the second slider.

[0010] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: the horizontal movement mechanism further includes a slide plate drive unit, the slide plate drive unit includes a lead screw and a third motor, the lead screw includes a lead screw shaft and a nut seat, the lead screw shaft is connected to the third motor, the nut seat is sleeved on the lead screw shaft and connected to the slide plate, and the third motor is used to drive the lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the slide plate to slide.

[0011] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: wherein the rotary drive unit is disposed on the slide plate and includes a third rack, a third gear and a push cylinder. The third rack is disposed on the push cylinder, the third gear meshes with the third rack and is connected to the support arm, and the push cylinder is used to push the third rack to move, thereby driving the third gear to rotate and thus driving the support arm to rotate.

[0012] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following feature: the sliding unit further includes a rotation limiting block, which is disposed on the slide plate and is used to abut against the support arm to limit the support arm.

[0013] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also include: at least one lifting mechanism disposed on the third frame, including a lifting plate and a lifting cylinder, wherein the lifting plate is used to support the tray, and the lifting cylinder is connected to the lifting plate and is used to drive the lifting plate to rise thereby lifting the tray.

[0014] The adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention may also have the following features: the support mechanism further includes a third slider, a third guide rail, and a support drive unit. The third slider is disposed on the first frame and slidably connected to the third guide rail. The support drive unit includes a fourth rack, a fourth gear, and a fourth motor. The fourth rack is disposed on the third guide rail, and the fourth gear is disposed on the fourth motor and meshes with the fourth rack. The fourth motor is used to drive the fourth gear to rotate, thereby driving the first frame to slide horizontally.

[0015] The role and effect of invention

[0016] According to the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention, automotive interior parts supported by a tray can be transferred between a storage device for automotive interior parts and an adhesive spraying device. The support mechanism includes a first frame. The vertical movement mechanism includes a second frame, which is vertically movably mounted on the first frame. The horizontal movement mechanism includes a third frame and a sliding unit, the third frame being horizontally movably mounted on the second frame, and the sliding unit being mounted on the third frame. The support mechanism includes a support arm, which is rotatably mounted on the sliding unit and is capable of supporting the tray. Therefore, the support arm can lift and transfer the tray, either transferring the tray supporting the automotive interior parts to the adhesive spraying device for adhesive spraying or transferring the tray supporting the adhesive-sprayed automotive interior parts to the storage device for storage.

[0017] Therefore, the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention can effectively transfer the tray receiving the automotive interior parts between the storage device for automotive interior parts and the adhesive spraying device, which is beneficial to improving the adhesive spraying processing efficiency of automotive interior parts and increasing production output. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adhesive transfer device in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first frame and the third guide rail in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure within square frame A;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical moving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the horizontal moving mechanism and the supporting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the rotary drive unit in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a front view of the rotary drive unit in an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure within frame B. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of the present invention easy to understand, the following embodiments, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provide a detailed description of the adhesive transfer device of the present invention.

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[0028] The present invention provides a transfer device for spraying adhesive, which can transfer automotive interior parts held on a tray between a storage device for automotive interior parts and a spraying device.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adhesive transfer device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, the adhesive transfer device 100 provided by the present invention includes a support mechanism 10, a vertical moving mechanism 20, a horizontal moving mechanism 30, and a supporting mechanism 40.

[0031] The support mechanism 10 includes a first frame 11. The first frame 11 is rectangular, with its long side along the vertical direction and its short side along the horizontal direction.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first frame and the third guide rail in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of the structure within frame A.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the support mechanism 10 further includes at least one third slider 12, at least one third guide rail 13, and a support drive unit 14. The third slider 12 is adapted to the third guide rail 13 and is disposed at the bottom of the first frame 11, so that the first frame 11 can be horizontally slidably disposed on the third guide rail 13. The support drive unit 14 includes a fourth rack 141, a fourth gear 142, and a fourth motor 143. The fourth rack 141 is disposed on the third guide rail 13, the fourth gear 141 is sleeved on the motor shaft of the fourth motor 143 and meshes with the fourth rack 141, and the fourth motor 143 is disposed on the first frame 11 and can drive the fourth gear 142 to rotate, thereby driving the first frame 11 to slide along the first horizontal direction. Before the glue spraying process begins, the support drive unit 14 drives the first frame 11 to move between the corresponding glue spraying device and the storage device, aligning it with the glue spraying station. In this embodiment, there are two third guide rails 13 arranged in parallel to each other, and four third sliders 12 arranged in pairs on the two third guide rails 13 respectively.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the vertical moving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the vertical moving mechanism 20 includes a second frame 21, a vertical driving unit 22, a first slider 23, and a first guide rail 24. In this embodiment, the second frame 21 is vertically movable and mounted on the first frame, including two side frames 211, which are arranged opposite each other at a certain distance, a top frame beam 212, and a bottom frame beam 213. The side frames 211 are hexagonal in shape, formed by combining trapezoids and rectangles. The top frame beam 212 is located at the top of the two side frames 211, and the bottom frame beam 213 is located at the bottom of the two side frames 211.

[0037] The vertical drive unit 22 includes at least one first rack 221, at least one first gear 222, a commutator 223, and a first motor 224. In this embodiment, there are two first racks 221 and two first gears 222. The two first racks 221 are respectively arranged on the two long sides of the first frame 11 in the vertical direction. The two first gears 222 mesh with the two first racks 221 and are connected to the first motor 224 through the commutator 223. The first motor 224 is arranged on the second frame 21 and can drive the two first gears 222 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the second frame 21 to move vertically.

[0038] At least one first guide rail 24 is vertically disposed on the first frame 11, and at least one first slider 23 is disposed on the second frame 21 and adapted to the first guide rail 24, enabling the second frame 21 to guide and limit its vertical movement. In this embodiment, there are two first guide rails 24, which are disposed parallel to each other on the two long sides of the first frame 11, and there are four first sliders 23, which are disposed in pairs on the side frame 211.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the horizontal moving mechanism and the supporting mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] like Figure 5 As shown, the horizontal moving mechanism 30 includes a third frame 31, a horizontal driving unit 32, a sliding unit 33, and a sliding plate driving unit 34. The third frame 31 is horizontally movably mounted on the second frame 21 and is a hexagonal shape composed of a trapezoid and a rectangle, with the lower base of the trapezoid coinciding with the long side of the rectangle.

[0041] The horizontal drive unit 32 includes a second rack 321, a second gear 322, and a second motor 323. The second rack 321 is mounted on the second frame 21. The second gear 322 is sleeved on the motor shaft of the second motor 323 and meshes with the second rack 321. The second motor 323 is mounted on the third frame 31 and can drive the second gear 322 to rotate, thereby causing the third frame 31 to move along the second horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the second horizontal direction is parallel to the first horizontal direction.

[0042] The sliding unit 33 includes at least one second guide rail 331, at least one second slider 332, and a sliding plate 333. The second guide rail 331 is disposed on the third frame 31 along the moving direction of the horizontal moving mechanism 30. The second slider 332 is adapted to the second guide rail 331 and is slidably disposed on the second guide rail 331. The sliding plate 333 is disposed on the second slider 332. In this embodiment, there are two second guide rails 331, which are disposed parallel to each other on the third frame 31, and there are two second sliders 332, which are disposed on the two second guide rails 331 respectively.

[0043] The skateboard drive unit 34 includes a lead screw 341 and a third motor 342. The lead screw 341 includes a lead screw shaft 3411 and a nut seat 3412. The lead screw shaft 3411 is connected to the third motor 342. The nut seat 3412 is sleeved on the lead screw shaft 3411 and connected to the skateboard 333. The third motor 342 and the lead screw shaft are driven by a pulley, which can drive the lead screw 341 to rotate, thereby driving the skateboard 333 to slide along the second horizontal direction. In this embodiment, the sliding unit 33 also includes a rotation limiting block 334, which is disposed on the skateboard 333.

[0044] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of the rotary drive unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 7 This is a front view of the rotary drive unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The support mechanism 40 includes a support arm 41 and a rotary drive unit 42. The support arm 41 is rotatably mounted on the slide plate 333 and is capable of supporting a pallet. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the rotary drive unit 42 is mounted on the slide plate 333 and includes a third rack 421, a third gear 422, and a push cylinder 423. The third rack 421 is mounted on the push rod of the push cylinder 423. The third gear 422 meshes with the third rack 421 and is connected to the support arm 41. The push cylinder 423 can push the third rack to move, causing the third gear 422 to rotate, thereby causing the support arm 41 to rotate horizontally around one end. The rotation limit block 334 can abut against the side of the support arm 41 to limit the support arm 41. In this embodiment, the rotation angle of the support arm 41 is 180° each time.

[0047] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure within frame B.

[0048] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the adhesive transfer device 100 provided by the present invention further includes at least one lifting mechanism 50. The lifting mechanism 50 is capable of lifting the tray on the support arm 41, and includes a lifting plate 51 and a lifting cylinder 52. The lifting plate 51 is used to support the tray, and the lifting cylinder 52 is connected to the lifting plate and can drive the lifting plate to rise, thereby lifting the tray. In this embodiment, there are two lifting mechanisms 50, which are arranged parallel to each other on the second frame and located on both sides of the support arm 41.

[0049] In this embodiment, the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention transfers a tray from a storage device to an adhesive spraying device, including the following steps:

[0050] Step S1: The vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically downward to adjust the picking height;

[0051] In step S2, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally toward the storage device, and the slide drive unit 34 drives the slide 333 to move horizontally toward the storage device, so that the support arm 41 on the slide 333 reaches below the target tray to be retrieved.

[0052] In step S3, the vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically upward, thereby causing the support arm 41 to lift the pallet and separate it from the storage device.

[0053] In step S4, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide drive unit 34 drives the slide 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 retracts and the tray is moved above the lifting mechanism 50.

[0054] In step S5, the lifting mechanism 50 lifts the tray on the support arm 41, separating the tray from the support arm 41, and then the rotation drive unit 42 drives the support arm 41 to rotate 180°.

[0055] In step S6, the lifting mechanism 50 lowers the pallet, allowing the pallet to return to the support arm 1.

[0056] In step S7, the vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move and adjusts the height of the part; the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally; and the slide plate drive unit 34 drives the slide plate 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 on the slide plate 333 reaches the glue spraying device.

[0057] In step S8, the vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically downward, the tray separates from the support arm 41 and is supported by the glue spraying device;

[0058] In step S9, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide plate drive unit 34 drives the slide plate 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 retracts to avoid interference with the glue spraying.

[0059] In this embodiment, after the adhesive spraying of the automotive interior parts is completed, the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention transfers the tray from the adhesive spraying device to the storage device, including the following steps:

[0060] In step U1, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide drive unit 34 drives the slide 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 on the slide 333 reaches below the tray in the glue spraying device.

[0061] In step U2, the vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically upward, thereby lifting the pallet with the support arm 41 and separating the pallet from the glue spraying device.

[0062] In step U3, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide drive unit 34 drives the slide 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 retracts and the tray is moved above the lifting mechanism 50.

[0063] Step U4: The lifting mechanism 50 lifts the tray on the support arm 41, separating the tray from the support arm 41, and then the rotation drive unit 42 drives the support arm 41 to rotate 180°.

[0064] Step U5: The lifting mechanism 50 lowers the pallet, allowing the pallet to return to the support arm 1.

[0065] Step U6: The vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically and adjust the placement height.

[0066] In step U7, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide drive unit 34 drives the slide 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 on the slide 333 reaches the storage device.

[0067] In step U8, the vertical drive unit 22 drives the second frame 21 to move vertically downward, and the tray separates from the support arm 41 and is supported by the storage device.

[0068] In step U9, the horizontal drive unit 32 drives the third frame 31 to move horizontally, and the slide plate drive unit 34 drives the slide plate 333 to move horizontally, so that the support arm 41 retracts.

[0069] The role and effect of the embodiments

[0070] According to the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention, automotive interior parts held on a tray can be transferred between a storage device for automotive interior parts and an adhesive spraying device. The support mechanism includes a first frame. The vertical movement mechanism includes a second frame and a vertical drive unit. The second frame is vertically movably mounted on the first frame, and the vertical drive unit drives the second frame to move vertically. The horizontal movement mechanism includes a third frame, a horizontal drive unit, a sliding unit, and a sliding drive unit. The third frame is horizontally movably mounted on the second frame, and the horizontal drive unit drives the third frame to move horizontally. The sliding unit is mounted on the third frame, and the sliding drive unit drives a sliding plate to slide. The support mechanism includes a support arm and a rotation drive unit. The support arm is rotatably mounted on the sliding unit and supports the tray. The rotation drive unit drives the support arm to rotate. Therefore, the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention features high degree of freedom, two-stage telescopic movement, and high efficiency and labor saving. The lifting mechanism can lift the tray during the rotation of the support arm, avoiding interference between the tray and the frame during rotation, and reducing the space occupied by the support arm during rotation.

[0071] Therefore, the adhesive transfer device provided by the present invention has the characteristics of high degree of freedom, two-stage telescopic, compact structure, smooth transfer, and high efficiency and labor saving. It can effectively transfer the tray that receives the automotive interior parts between the storage device and the adhesive spraying device, which is beneficial to improving the adhesive spraying processing efficiency of automotive interior parts and increasing production output.

[0072] The above embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transfer device for spraying adhesive, used to transfer automotive interior parts supported by a tray between a storage device for automotive interior parts and a spraying device, characterized in that, include: Supporting structures, including the first framework; A vertical moving mechanism includes a vertical driving unit and a second frame, wherein the second frame is vertically movable on the first frame via the vertical driving unit; A horizontal moving mechanism includes a horizontal driving unit, a third frame, and a sliding unit. The third frame is horizontally movable on the second frame via the horizontal driving unit, and the sliding unit is disposed on the third frame. A supporting mechanism includes a rotating driving unit and a supporting arm. The supporting arm is rotatably disposed on the sliding unit via the rotating driving unit and is used to support a pallet. as well as At least one lifting mechanism is disposed on the third frame, including a lifting plate and a lifting cylinder. The lifting plate is used to support the pallet. The lifting cylinder is connected to the lifting plate and is used to drive the lifting plate to rise, thereby lifting the tray.

2. The transfer device for spraying adhesive according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The vertical drive unit includes at least one first rack, at least one first gear, and a first motor. The first rack is vertically mounted on the first frame. The first gear is mounted on the second frame and meshes with the first rack. The first motor is used to drive the first gear to rotate, thereby causing the second frame to move vertically.

3. The transfer device for spraying adhesive according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The vertical moving mechanism further includes a first guide rail and a first slider adapted to the first guide rail. The first guide rail is vertically mounted on the first frame. The first slider is mounted on the second frame and is slidably connected to the first guide rail.

4. The adhesive transfer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The horizontal drive unit includes a second rack, a second gear, and a second motor. The second rack is mounted on the second frame. The second gear is mounted on the third frame and meshes with the second rack. The second motor is mounted on the third frame and is used to drive the second gear to rotate, thereby causing the third frame to move horizontally.

5. The transfer device for spraying adhesive according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The sliding unit includes a second guide rail, a second slider, and a sliding plate. The second guide rail is mounted on the third frame along the moving direction of the horizontal moving mechanism. The second slider is adapted to the second guide rail and is slidably mounted on the second guide rail. The slide plate is mounted on the second slider.

6. The adhesive transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: in, The horizontal movement mechanism also includes a skateboard drive unit. The skateboard drive unit includes a lead screw and a third motor. The lead screw includes a lead screw shaft and a nut seat. The lead screw shaft is connected to the third motor, and the nut seat is sleeved on the lead screw shaft and connected to the slide plate. The third motor is used to drive the lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the slide plate to slide.

7. The adhesive transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: in, The rotary drive unit is mounted on the slide plate and includes a third rack, a third gear, and a push cylinder. The third rack is mounted on the push cylinder. The third gear meshes with the third rack and is connected to the support arm. The push cylinder is used to push the third rack to move, which drives the third gear to rotate, thereby driving the support arm to rotate.

8. The adhesive transfer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: in, The sliding unit also includes a rotation limiting block. The rotation limiting block is disposed on the slide plate and is used to abut against the support arm to limit the support arm.

9. The transfer device for spraying adhesive according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The support mechanism also includes a third slider, a third guide rail, and a support drive unit. The third slider is mounted on the first frame and is slidably connected to the third guide rail. The support drive unit includes a fourth rack, a fourth gear, and a fourth motor. The fourth rack is mounted on the third guide rail. The fourth gear is mounted on the fourth motor and meshes with the fourth rack. The fourth motor is used to drive the fourth gear to rotate, thereby causing the first frame to slide horizontally.

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