Aluminum killed steel forging equipment

By using the feeding device and positioning adjustment device of the aluminum killed steel forging equipment, the forging material can be quickly and accurately calibrated, which solves the problem of insufficient control of the position and state of the forging material in the existing technology and improves the forging efficiency and precision.

CN116511412BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31WUXI YINGHUSNDARD FASTENER
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Application Number
CN202310595372.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-05-24
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2043-05-24

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies cannot effectively control the position and state of forgings, resulting in time-consuming and inaccurate pre-forging calibration, which cannot meet the forging requirements of forgings of different specifications and shapes.

Method used

The aluminum killed steel forging equipment includes a feeding device and a positioning adjustment device. The conveying mechanism transports the upright forging material, the material taking mechanism flips the forging material, the turntable and the rotation mechanism adjust the position of the positioning hole, and the detection mechanism ensures that the forging material is inverted and the positioning hole faces the same direction, so as to achieve a uniform preset state.

Benefits of technology

It enables rapid and accurate calibration of forging materials, ensuring that the forging machine can perform forging efficiently, thus improving forging efficiency and precision.

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Abstract

This application discloses an aluminum killed steel forging equipment, including a feeding device, a positioning adjustment device, and a forging machine. The feeding device includes a conveying mechanism and a material handling mechanism, and the positioning adjustment device includes a turntable, a third detection mechanism, and a first rotation mechanism. The feeding device is used to calibrate the head and tail direction of the forging material and ultimately output the forging material in an inverted state. The positioning adjustment device is used to adjust the position of the positioning holes and ultimately output the forging material with the same positioning hole orientation. Through the cooperation of the feeding device and the positioning adjustment device, the forging material received by the forging machine has a uniform preset state. At this time, the forging material is inverted and the positioning holes face the preset direction, and the forging machine can perform forging work accurately and quickly.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of forging equipment, and in particular to an aluminum killed steel forging equipment. Background Technology

[0002] For forgings of conventional or regular shapes (such as square, spherical, cylindrical, etc.), feeding can be achieved through conveyor belts, vibratory feeders, or other conveying devices.

[0003] With societal development and the evolution of technological requirements and production needs, various specifications and shapes of forging materials have emerged to facilitate the construction of different forging shapes. Before these forging materials enter the forging machine, their angles, orientations, etc., need to be calibrated to ensure that the forging materials are forged in a uniform state, thereby improving forging efficiency.

[0004] If the forging material is fed using the traditional direct conveying method, it is impossible to control the position and quantity of the forging material, as well as its state. If the forging material's posture is to be calibrated before forging, it will take a lot of time and the calibration accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide an aluminum killed steel forging device.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, this application provides an aluminum killed steel forging equipment, comprising: a feeding device for conveying an inverted forging; a positioning and adjusting device for receiving the forging from the feeding device and adjusting the forging to a preset state; and a forging machine for forging the forging in the preset state. The feeding device includes: a conveying mechanism for conveying the upright forging; and a picking mechanism for picking up the upright forging and capable of flipping the forging to an inverted position. The positioning and adjusting device includes: a turntable, which can rotate to move the forging from a receiving station to a first positioning station and then to a discharge station. The receiving station is used to connect with the feeding device to pick up the inverted forging, and the discharge station is used to connect with the forging machine to output the adjusted forging. A third detection mechanism is located at the first positioning station; a first rotating mechanism is located at the first positioning station; the forging has positioning holes; after the forging reaches the first positioning station, the first rotating mechanism can drive the forging to rotate so that the third detection mechanism can detect the positioning holes.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism is used to convey forging material to the first station; the feeding device also includes a feeding mechanism for conveying the forging material at the first station to the second station; and a picking mechanism for picking up the forging material at the second station.

[0008] Furthermore, the feeding device also includes: a first detection mechanism for detecting whether forging material exists at the first station; and / or a second detection mechanism for detecting whether forging material exists at the second station; and / or a vibratory feeder for vibrating and feeding material to the conveying mechanism.

[0009] Furthermore, the turntable can drive the forging material to move from the receiving station to the first positioning station, the second positioning station, and the discharge station in sequence by rotating; the positioning adjustment device also includes: a fourth detection mechanism located at the second positioning station; a second rotation mechanism located at the second positioning station; after the forging material arrives at the second positioning station, if the fourth detection mechanism cannot detect the positioning hole, the second rotation mechanism can drive the forging material to rotate.

[0010] Furthermore, during one adjustment process, the first rotating mechanism and the second rotating mechanism drive the forging to rotate in the same direction, and the maximum angle of rotation of the forging driven by the first rotating mechanism and the second rotating mechanism is 180°.

[0011] Furthermore, the positioning and adjustment device also includes a fixture, which is mounted on a turntable and used to receive the forging material.

[0012] Furthermore, the fixture includes: a fixed block and a movable block, wherein the fixed block has a first half-groove on the side near the movable block, and the movable block has a second half-groove on the side near the fixed block; a push rod, which is fixedly mounted on the movable block, and the fixed block has a guide hole, in which the push rod is slidably mounted; wherein the fixture includes an open state and a fixed state; when the fixture is in the open state, the movable block is away from the fixed block, and the forging can be placed between the first half-groove and the second half-groove; when the fixture is in the fixed state, the movable block is close to the fixed block, and the first half-groove and the second half-groove can clamp the forging; the positioning and adjustment device also includes a fixture drive component, which is used to drive the push rod to move along the guide hole, thereby causing the movable block to move closer to or further away from the fixed block.

[0013] Furthermore, the aluminum killed steel forging equipment also includes a transfer device, which is located downstream of the positioning and adjustment device and upstream of the forging machine. The transfer device is used to receive the forging material and transfer it to the forging machine.

[0014] Furthermore, the transfer device includes: a first testing platform and a feeding platform, which are spaced apart along a straight line; a first clamp and a third clamp, which are also spaced apart along a straight line; a transfer avoidance drive for driving the first clamp and the third clamp to move synchronously closer to or further away from the work station; and a transfer translation drive for driving the first clamp and the third clamp to move synchronously along a straight line. When the first clamp faces the first testing platform, the third clamp faces the feeding platform. An auxiliary positioning hole is provided on the first testing platform. The transfer device also includes a fifth detection mechanism. When the forging material enters the first testing platform in a preset state, the positioning hole on the forging material faces the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism can pass through the positioning hole and the auxiliary positioning hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the transfer device also includes: a second test platform, wherein the first test platform, the second test platform, and the feeding platform are spaced apart along a straight line, and the second test platform is located between the first test platform and the feeding platform; a second clamp, wherein the first clamp, the second clamp, and the third clamp are spaced apart along a straight line, and the second clamp is located between the first clamp and the third clamp; the first clamp, the second clamp, and the third clamp can synchronously approach or move away from the working position under the drive of the transfer avoidance drive; the first clamp, the second clamp, and the third clamp can synchronously move along a straight line under the drive of the transfer translation drive; wherein, when the first clamp is facing the first test platform and the third clamp is facing the feeding platform, the second clamp is facing the second test platform; the second test platform is also provided with an auxiliary positioning hole; the transfer device also includes a sixth detection mechanism; when the forging material enters the second test platform in a preset state, the positioning hole on the forging material is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the sixth detection mechanism can pass through the positioning hole and the auxiliary positioning hole.

[0016] This application provides an aluminum killed steel forging equipment, including a feeding device, a positioning adjustment device, and a forging machine. The feeding device includes a conveying mechanism and a material handling mechanism, and the positioning adjustment device includes a turntable, a third detection mechanism, and a first rotation mechanism. The feeding device is used to calibrate the head and tail direction of the forging material and ultimately output the forging material in an inverted state. The positioning adjustment device is used to adjust the position of the positioning holes and ultimately output the forging material with the same positioning hole orientation. Through the cooperation of the feeding device and the positioning adjustment device, the forging material received by the forging machine has a uniform preset state. At this time, the forging material is inverted and the positioning holes face the preset direction, and the forging machine can perform forging work accurately and quickly. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a forging material provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This application provides a structural schematic diagram of an aluminum killed steel forging equipment;

[0019] Figure 3 This application provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device;

[0020] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a turntable and positioning adjustment method provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a positioning adjustment device provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another positioning adjustment device provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a fixture provided in this application when it is in an open state;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the fixture in a fixed state;

[0025] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer device provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the seven working stations of the transfer device shown. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] First, refer to Figure 1 The illustration shows a forging material 1. Referring to the front view, the upper part of the forging material 1 has a boss 1a, which is the part with the largest outer diameter of the forging material 1. An end block 1c is provided at the upper end of the boss 1a, and the outer diameter of the end block 1c is smaller than the outer diameter of the boss 1a. A positioning hole 1b is provided on the side of the boss 1a, penetrating the boss 1a vertically. Referring to the top view, the positioning hole 1b is located at the edge of the forging material 1, and along the length of the forging material 1, the positioning hole 1b is not obstructed by the solid part of the forging material 1. Continuing to refer to the front view, the lower end of the boss 1a has a relatively long tail 1d, and the outer diameter of the tail 1d is smaller than the outer diameter of the boss 1a.

[0029] Because the head of the forging 1 (including the boss 1a and the end block 1c) is large in size and mass, the center of gravity of the forging 1 is biased upward. When the forging 1 is conveyed by the vibratory feeder 150, the forging 1 will move forward with the head on top and the tail 1d on the bottom.

[0030] In this application, Figure 1 The forging 1 shown in the front view with the head on top and the tail 1d on the bottom is the upright state of the forging 1; when the forging 1 is rotated 180° so that the tail 1d is on top and the head is on the bottom, it is the inverted state of the forging 1.

[0031] This application provides an aluminum killed steel forging equipment, including: a feeding device 100 for conveying an inverted forging 1; a positioning adjustment device 200 for receiving the forging 1 conveyed by the feeding device 100 and adjusting the forging 1 to a preset state; and a forging machine 400 for forging the forging 1 in the preset state.

[0032] Specifically, the feeding device 100 is used to calibrate the head and tail direction of the forging 1 and ultimately output forgings 1 in an inverted state. The positioning adjustment device 200 is used to adjust the position of the positioning hole 1b and ultimately output forgings 1 with the positioning hole 1b facing the same direction.

[0033] It needs to be explained that, with Figure 1 Taking the forging 1 structure shown as an example, the forging 1 is an integrally formed structure. During the forging process, a positioning hole 1b is formed at a preset location on the forging 1. The positioning hole 1b is not the shape of the forging 1 required by the forging process, but a special design in this application for adjusting the forging 1 to a preset state. Since the positioning hole 1b is located at the edge of the forging 1 and the size of the positioning hole 1b is small, the positioning hole 1b will not affect the forging formation of the forging 1 during actual forging. At the same time, since the position of the positioning hole 1b relative to the solid part of the forging 1 is fixed, after the positioning adjustment device 200 receives the inverted forging 1, it keeps the forging 1 in an inverted state 1 and adjusts the positioning hole 1b to face the preset direction, or in other words, adjusts the positioning hole 1b to a preset position fixed relative to the positioning adjustment device 200, so that the entire forging 1 is in the preset state. At this time, each part of the forging 1 is in the preset position and facing the preset direction. Thus, the forging 1 can have a uniform state.

[0034] In summary, through the cooperation of the feeding device 100 and the positioning adjustment device 200, the forging material 1 received by the forging machine 400 has a uniform preset state. At this time, the forging material 1 is inverted and the positioning hole 1b faces the preset direction. In this way, the forging machine 400 can carry out forging work accurately and quickly.

[0035] The feeding device 100 includes: a conveying mechanism 110 for conveying upright forging 1; and a picking mechanism 130 for picking up upright forging 1 and being able to flip forging 1 so that forging 1 is inverted.

[0036] The conveying mechanism 110 can be a mechanism that facilitates the movement of materials, such as a conveyor belt or a motorized roller conveyor; the conveying mechanism 110 can continuously convey the upright forging 1 forward.

[0037] The material handling mechanism 130 can use a suction cup, robotic arm, robot or other mechanism to easily pick up materials one by one; after the conveying mechanism 110 transports the forging 1 to the preset station, the material handling mechanism 130 can pick up a forging 1 from the preset station and flip the forging 1 by 180° so that the forging 1 changes from the upright state to the inverted state; the positioning adjustment device 200 docks with the material handling mechanism 130 and can receive the inverted forging 1.

[0038] The positioning and adjustment device 200 includes: a turntable 210, which can rotate to move the forging 1 from the receiving station A, sequentially to the first positioning station B, and then to the discharge station D. The receiving station A is used to connect with the feeding device 100 to receive the inverted forging 1, and the discharge station D is used to connect with the forging machine 400 to output the forging 1 in the adjusted state; a third detection mechanism 231, located at the first positioning station B; a first rotation mechanism 241, located at the first positioning station B; and a positioning hole 1b on the forging 1. After the forging 1 reaches the first positioning station B, the first rotation mechanism 241 drives the forging 1 to rotate so that the third detection mechanism 231 can detect the positioning hole 1b.

[0039] It should be explained that the forging 1 output by the feeding device 100 can only be guaranteed to be in an inverted state. After the positioning adjustment device 200 receives the forging 1, the position of the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 relative to the positioning adjustment device 200 is uncertain, and the orientation of the positioning hole 1b of each forging 1 entering the positioning adjustment device 200 may be different.

[0040] The feeding device 100 delivers forging material 1 to receiving station A. After receiving forging material 1, the positioning adjustment device 200 rotates the turntable 210, moving forging material 1 to the first positioning station B, so that the detection end of the third detection mechanism 231 is directly facing forging material 1. If the third detection mechanism 231 detects the positioning hole 1b, it proves that the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position and the forging material 1 is in the preset state; if the third detection mechanism 231 cannot detect the positioning hole 1b, it proves that the positioning hole 1b is not in the preset position and the forging material 1 is not in the preset state.

[0041] If the forging 1 is not in the preset state, the first rotating mechanism 241 needs to act on the forging 1 so that the forging 1 rotates horizontally while maintaining the inverted state; as the forging 1 continues to rotate, the third detection mechanism 231 can detect the positioning hole 1b.

[0042] In one embodiment, the third detection mechanism 231 employs a reflection sensor. In this embodiment, if the positioning hole 1b is not in the preset position, the part in the preset position must be the solid part of the forging 1. When the detection signal of the third detection mechanism 231 is directed toward the preset position, it will be reflected by the solid part of the forging 1. If the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position, when the detection signal of the third detection mechanism 231 is directed toward the preset position, it can pass through the positioning hole 1b and through the preset position without generating a reflection signal. Thus, it is determined whether the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position.

[0043] In another embodiment, the third detection mechanism 231 employs a through-beam sensor; in this case, the third detection mechanism 231 includes a signal transmitting unit and a signal receiving unit. In this embodiment, if the positioning hole 1b is not in the preset position, the signal receiving unit cannot receive the detection signal emitted by the signal transmitting unit; if the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position, the detection signal emitted by the signal transmitting unit can pass through the positioning hole 1b, through the preset position, and finally be received by the signal receiving unit; thereby determining whether the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position.

[0044] In another embodiment, the third detection mechanism 231 employs a CCD camera (charge coupled device); in this case, the third detection mechanism 231 can take a picture of the preset position to confirm whether the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position.

[0045] This application does not limit the specific configuration of the third testing agency 231.

[0046] In one embodiment, the first rotating mechanism 241 includes a turntable and a turntable drive. The turntable is mounted on the turntable 210, and the turntable drive can be a rotating drive such as a motor or a rotary cylinder. As the turntable 210 rotates, when the turntable moves to the receiving station A, the inverted forging 1 is placed into the turntable. When the turntable 210 continues to rotate and the turntable moves to the first positioning station B, the turntable drive works to drive the turntable to rotate with the forging 1.

[0047] In another embodiment, the first rotating mechanism 241 includes an extraction member and an extraction drive member. The extraction member is located at the first positioning station B, and the extraction drive member can be a rotating drive member such as a motor or a rotary cylinder. After the turntable 210 moves the forging 1 to the first positioning station B, the extraction member grabs the forging 1, and the extraction drive member drives the extraction member to rotate with the forging 1.

[0048] This application does not limit the specific configuration of the first rotating mechanism 241.

[0049] In addition, the positioning and adjustment device 200 uses a turntable 210 to transfer the forging material 1 to multiple stations. On the one hand, the turntable 210 can simultaneously connect to multiple stations, so that multiple stations are arranged around the turntable 210 in a circular manner, which can effectively reduce the linear footprint of multiple stations and optimize the spatial layout of the equipment. On the other hand, the turntable 210 can simultaneously pick up multiple forging materials 1, and when one forging material is in the receiving station A, another forging material is in the first positioning station B, and another forging material is in the discharging station D. In this way, the turntable 210 can continuously pick up, adjust and output the forging material 1, which is beneficial to the working efficiency of the positioning and adjustment device 200.

[0050] In one specific embodiment, the feeding device 100 includes: a conveying mechanism 110 for conveying forging 1 to a first station; a feeding mechanism 120 for conveying forging 1 at the first station to a second station; and a picking mechanism 130 for picking up forging 1 at the second station and transferring forging 1 downstream.

[0051] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 120 is used to sort the forging material 1 and can deliver the forging material 1 to the second station one by one in a regular and efficient manner.

[0052] Specifically, the conveying mechanism 110 is used to connect to the upstream to receive the formed forging 1 and to transport the forging 1 downstream; the feeding mechanism 120 is located at the output end of the conveying mechanism 110 and can pick up a forging 1 and transport the forging 1 to the feeding mechanism 130.

[0053] The feeding mechanism 120 serves as a transfer and reversible conveyor. See details for further information. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the conveying mechanism 110 conveys the forging material in the left-right direction, and the feeding mechanism 120 conveys the forging material in the up-down direction. The conveying directions of the conveying mechanism 110 and the feeding mechanism 120 intersect. The feeding mechanism 120 can connect the first station and the second station in series, avoiding the feeding device 100 from conveying the forging material 1 along a long straight line, thus optimizing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0054] Optionally, the conveying mechanism 110 can convey multiple forgings 1 at the same time, while the feeding mechanism 120 can only receive and deliver one forging 1 at a time; thus, after one feeding operation, there is only one forging 1 at the second station, and the picking mechanism 130 can accurately pick up the forging 1.

[0055] Optionally, the conveying mechanism 110 includes a first conveying component 111 and a second conveying component 112 arranged at intervals; the forging 1 includes a boss 1a; when the conveying mechanism 110 conveys the forging 1, the first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112 can cooperate to support the boss 1a.

[0056] For details, please refer to Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112 are spaced apart in the vertical direction; the conveying mechanism 110 is used for transporting... Figure 1 When the forging 1 is shown, the distance between the first conveying assembly 111 and the second conveying assembly 112 is less than the width of the boss 1a but greater than the width of the tail 1d. Therefore, when the forging 1 is in an upright position and is conveyed forward on the conveying mechanism 110, the tail 1d can pass between the first conveying assembly 111 and the second conveying assembly 112, and the boss 1a will be supported by the first conveying assembly 111 and the second conveying assembly 112. Thus, the forging 1 can be hung on the conveying mechanism 110 and move towards the first station in an upright position. In this way, the forging 1 received by the feeding mechanism 120 will necessarily be in an upright position. Furthermore, by preventing the feeding mechanism 120 from changing the upright or reversed state of the forging 1 during the feeding process, it can be ensured that the feeding mechanism 130 will necessarily receive the upright forging 1.

[0057] In addition, the spacing between the first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112 can limit the number of forgings 1 output by the conveying mechanism 110; specifically, the first station is directly opposite the spacing between the first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112, so that the conveying mechanism 110 can only convey one forging 1 to the first station at a time.

[0058] The first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112 may adopt structures such as conveyor belts, conveyor rollers, and conveyor wheels. This application does not limit the specific configuration of the first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112, as long as the two can cooperate to support and convey the forging 1 forward.

[0059] Optionally, the feeding mechanism 120 also includes a first conveying component and a second conveying component arranged at intervals; in this way, the feeding mechanism 120 can also convey the forging 1 in a suspended form through the supporting boss 1a, thereby ensuring that the forging 1 is in an upright state.

[0060] In one specific embodiment, the feeding mechanism 120 includes: a receiving block 121, which has a receiving groove capable of receiving a forging 1; and a feeding drive 122 for driving the receiving block 121 to move between a first station and a second station.

[0061] In this embodiment, the receiving trough is positioned at the first station. Since the receiving trough can only receive one forging 1, only one forging 1 can enter the receiving trough among those fed to the first station due to the limitation of the receiving trough. Furthermore, the forging 1 that enters the receiving trough will prevent other forgings 1 from entering. Subsequently, when the feeding drive 122 operates and drives the receiving block 121 to move, the receiving block 121 carries one forging 1 in the receiving trough to the second station. After the picking mechanism 130 removes the forging 1 from the receiving trough, the feeding drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to return. The receiving trough returns to the first station, and the opening of the receiving trough faces the output end of the conveying mechanism 110, allowing a new forging 1 to enter the receiving trough.

[0062] The material feeding drive component 122 can be a drive component such as a pneumatic cylinder or an electric cylinder.

[0063] To prevent the receiving block 121 from continuing to feed forging material 1 to the first station during its movement, thus affecting the return of the receiving block 121 to the first station, optionally, the output end of the conveying mechanism 110 is provided with an intercepting gate; after one forging material 1 enters the receiving trough, the intercepting gate blocks the output end of the conveying mechanism 110, thereby preventing other forging materials 1 from approaching the feeding mechanism 120; after the picking mechanism 130 picks up the forging material 1 and the receiving block 121 returns to the first station, the intercepting gate opens the output end of the conveying mechanism 110 so that a new forging material 1 can enter the receiving trough.

[0064] Alternatively, the length of the receiving block 121 may be greater than the distance between the first station and the second station.

[0065] For details, please refer to Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the receiving block 121 is configured as a long, block-shaped structure. An arc-shaped receiving groove is provided on the side of the receiving block 121 near the conveying mechanism 110. The receiving groove extends through the receiving block 121 and has steps inside. These steps support the protrusion 1a of the forging 1, allowing the receiving block 121 to support and carry the forging 1. The second station is located above the first station. When the feeding drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to the second station, the first station is covered by the lower part of the receiving block 121 (which lacks a receiving groove), thus preventing the forging 1 on the conveying mechanism 110 from entering the first station. After the receiving block 121 returns and the receiving groove returns to the first station, the opening of the receiving groove faces the output end of the conveying mechanism 110, allowing the conveying mechanism 110 to input the forging 1 into the receiving groove.

[0066] Optionally, the feeding device 100 further includes: a first detection mechanism 11 for detecting whether forging 1 exists at the first station; and / or, a second detection mechanism 12 for detecting whether forging 1 exists at the second station.

[0067] The first testing institution 11 and the second testing institution 12 are similar to the third testing institution 231.

[0068] For example, the first detection mechanism 11 or the second detection mechanism 12 uses a sensor that can emit a detection signal (such as a photoelectric sensor emitting a light signal); when the forging 1 is at the first station or the second station, the forging 1 can block the detection signal; when the first station or the second station is empty, the detection signal can pass through the station; thereby determining whether there is forging at the first station or the second station.

[0069] For details, please refer to Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the feeding mechanism 120 includes a receiving block 121 and a feeding drive 122. The receiving block 121 is provided with a receiving groove, which is located at the first working position. The first detection mechanism 11 is located on the left side of the first working position. After a forging 1 enters the receiving groove, the first detection mechanism 11 can detect the forging 1. The control system controls the feeding drive 122 to start according to the signal, and the feeding drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to transport the forging 1 to the second working position. (Refer to reference...) Figure 2 The second detection mechanism 12 is suspended above the second work station. After a forging 1 enters the second work station, the second detection mechanism 12 can detect the forging 1. The control system controls the material handling mechanism 130 to run and grab the forging 1 according to the signal. After the forging 1 is taken away by the material handling mechanism 130, the material delivery drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to return to the first work station.

[0070] By setting up the first detection mechanism 11 and the second detection mechanism 12, the empty operation of the feeding mechanism 120 or the picking mechanism 130 can be avoided.

[0071] In some embodiments, the first detection mechanism 11 and / or the second detection mechanism 12 are also used to pre-detect the state of the forging 1. For example, the forging 1 enters the first station in an upright state. The detection end of the first detection mechanism 11 is positioned high enough to detect whether the head of the forging 1 is facing upwards, thereby determining whether the forging 1 is upright. If the first detection mechanism 11 detects that the forging 1 at the first station is not in an upright state, it prevents the forging 1 from proceeding downstream. In this way, it can be ensured that all forgings 1 entering the downstream are in an upright state, which facilitates the positioning adjustment device 200 in the downstream to perform positioning adjustment on the forging 1.

[0072] Optionally, the feeding device 100 also includes a first limiting wall 141, which is located on both sides of the conveying mechanism 110, and can prevent two or more forgings 1 from being conveyed side by side on the conveying mechanism 110.

[0073] For details, please refer to Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the conveying mechanism 110 includes a first conveying component 111 and a second conveying component 112 arranged at intervals. The first conveying component 111 and the second conveying component 112 are disposed between two first limiting walls 141. The forging material 1 can only enter the conveying mechanism 110 one by one.

[0074] Furthermore, the distance between the two first limiting walls 141 is made close to the width of the forging 1. The two first limiting walls 141 cooperate to limit the position of the forging 1 on the conveying mechanism 110 and prevent the forging 1 from shifting or tilting along the width direction during the conveying process. In this way, the conveying mechanism 110 can not only transport the forging 1 to the first station one by one, but also improve the stability of the forging 1 conveying and ensure that the forging 1 has a uniform conveying state and output position.

[0075] Optionally, the feeding device 100 further includes a second limiting wall 142, which is disposed on both sides of the feeding mechanism 120 to limit the conveying direction of the feeding mechanism 120.

[0076] For details, please refer to Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the feeding mechanism 120 is disposed between two second limiting walls 142, and a guide channel is formed between the two second limiting walls 142. The feeding mechanism 120 can only transport the forging 1 along the guide groove, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of the delivery of the forging 1.

[0077] More specifically, Figure 3 In the embodiment shown, the feeding mechanism 120 includes a receiving block 121 and a feeding drive 122. The receiving block 121 is slidably disposed between two second limiting walls 142. A receiving groove is provided on the right side of the receiving block 121. When the receiving groove is in the first working position, its opening faces the conveying mechanism 110 and can receive a forging 1. When the feeding drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to move to the second working position, a second limiting wall 142 on the right side can block the opening of the receiving groove, thereby avoiding the receiving block 121 from limiting the forging 1.

[0078] Optionally, the feeding device 100 also includes a third limiting wall 143, which is located in front of the second station along the conveying direction of the feeding mechanism 120, and is used to limit the movement stroke of the feeding mechanism 120 so that the forging material 1 can reach the second station.

[0079] For details, please refer to Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the lower end of the guide channel between the two second limiting walls 142 is connected to the conveying mechanism 110, and the upper end is closed by the third limiting wall 143. When the feeding drive 122 drives the receiving block 121 to move towards the second station, the receiving block 121 can contact the third limiting wall 143. The third limiting wall 143 can prevent the receiving block 121 from continuing to move forward, thereby limiting the end point of the receiving block 121. When the receiving block 121 is at the end point and cannot continue to move forward, the receiving chute is at the second station. Thus, the receiving chute can accurately reach and stay at the second station, which facilitates the material receiving mechanism 130 to receive the forging 1.

[0080] Optionally, anti-collision strips are provided on the inner walls of the first limiting wall 141, the second limiting wall 142 and / or the third limiting wall 143.

[0081] The anti-collision strip can be made of non-metallic materials such as rubber and plastic. When the limiting wall is made of metal and the forging 1 is made of metal, the anti-collision strip is installed on the inner wall of the limiting wall near the forging 1. This can effectively prevent wear caused by friction between the metal materials, thereby improving the safety and service life of the equipment.

[0082] Optionally, the material handling mechanism 130 includes: a material handling gripper 131 for gripping the forging 1; a first translation drive 132 for driving the material handling gripper 131 to move closer to or away from the second station; a second translation drive 133 for driving the material handling gripper 131 to move back and forth downstream; a material handling lifting drive 134 for driving the material handling gripper 131 to perform lifting and lowering movements; and a material handling rotation drive 135 for driving the material handling gripper 131 to rotate.

[0083] The first translation drive 132, the second translation drive 133 and / or the material picking and lifting drive 134 can be driven by cylinders, electric cylinders and other drive components; the material picking and rotating drive 135 can be driven by motors, rotary cylinders and other drive components.

[0084] For details, please refer to Figure 3In the illustrated embodiment, the material-grabbing gripper 131 is located at the movable end of the material-grabbing rotary drive 135, the material-grabbing rotary drive 135 is located at the movable end of the first translation drive 132, the first translation drive 132 is located at the movable end of the material-grabbing lifting drive 134, and the material-grabbing lifting drive 134 is located at the movable end of the second translation drive 133. The second translation drive 133 can drive the lifting drive 134, the first translation drive 132, the material-grabbing rotary drive 135, and the material-grabbing gripper 131 to move in the left-right direction, so that the material-grabbing gripper 131 can move between the second station and the receiving station A. The material-grabbing lifting drive 134 can drive the first translation drive 132, the material-grabbing rotary drive 135, and the material-grabbing gripper 131 to move in the vertical direction, so that the material-grabbing gripper 131 can descend, grab or release the forging 1, or so that the material-grabbing gripper 131 can rise, perform avoidance, or flip the forging 1. The first translation drive 132 can drive the rotary drive 135 to move the picking gripper 131 in the vertical direction, so that the picking gripper 131 can approach the second station to pick up the forging 1, move away from the second station to avoid obstruction, or approach the receiving station A to release the forging 1. The rotary drive 135 can drive the picking gripper 131 to flip the forging 1, so as to change the forging 1 from an upright state to an inverted state.

[0085] Optionally, the gripper 131 includes two clamping blocks that can move closer or further apart to grip or release the forging 1. The surfaces of the two clamping blocks that contact the forging 1 are provided with receiving grooves. These grooves cooperate to adapt to the shape of the forging 1, allowing the gripper to stably hold the forging 1. Anti-slip blocks, made of elastic material, are provided within the receiving grooves. When gripping the forging 1, the anti-slip blocks deform to increase the gripping force of the gripper on the forging 1.

[0086] Optionally, the feeding device 100 may also include a vibratory feeder 150, which is used to vibrate and feed material to the conveying mechanism 110.

[0087] For details, please refer to Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the vibratory feeder 150 is located upstream of the conveying mechanism 110. The prepared forging material 1 is poured into the vibratory feeder 150, and the vibratory feeder 150 can output the forging material 1 one by one through vibration, so that the forging material 1 is in an upright state.

[0088] Vibratory feeder 150 is existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] In one specific embodiment, the positioning adjustment device 200 includes: a turntable 210, which can rotate to move the forging 1 from the receiving station A, sequentially to the first positioning station B, the second positioning station C, and the discharge station D; a third detection mechanism 231, located at the first positioning station B; a fourth detection mechanism 232, located at the second positioning station C; a first rotation mechanism 241, located at the first positioning station B; and a second rotation mechanism 242, located at the second positioning station C. The forging 1 has a positioning hole 1b. After the forging 1 reaches the first positioning station B, the first rotation mechanism 241 can drive the forging 1 to rotate so that the third detection mechanism 231 can detect the positioning hole 1b. After the forging 1 reaches the second positioning station C, if the fourth detection mechanism 232 cannot detect the positioning hole 1b, the second rotation mechanism 242 can drive the forging 1 to rotate.

[0090] By adding a second positioning station C, and setting a fourth detection mechanism 232 and a second rotation mechanism 242 corresponding to the second positioning station C, on the one hand, positioning detection after one adjustment can be performed; on the other hand, secondary adjustment can be performed.

[0091] Specifically, forging 1 first arrives at the first positioning station B, where the third detection mechanism 231 and the first rotating mechanism 241 work together to adjust the positioning hole 1b. Then, the turntable 210 rotates, sending forging 1 to the second positioning station C. If the positioning hole 1b is in the preset position, the fourth detection mechanism 232 can detect it after forging 1 arrives at the second positioning station C. At this time, the second rotating mechanism 242 does not need to work; forging 1 remains in its adjusted state and waits for the turntable 210 to rotate again before proceeding to the output station D. If the positioning hole 1b is not in the preset position, the fourth detection mechanism 232 cannot detect it after forging 1 arrives at the second positioning station C. At this time, the second rotating mechanism 242 acts on forging 1, causing it to rotate, so that the fourth detection mechanism 232 can detect the positioning hole 1b.

[0092] This ensures the reliability of the positioning adjustment device 200.

[0093] It is easy to understand that under normal circumstances, once the forging material 1 rotates once, the detection mechanism will be able to detect the positioning hole 1b.

[0094] In one embodiment, both the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 can drive the forging 1 to rotate continuously until the third detection mechanism 231 or the fourth detection mechanism 232 detects the positioning hole 1b.

[0095] In another embodiment, during one adjustment process, the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 drive the forging 1 to rotate in the same direction, and the maximum angle of rotation of the forging 1 driven by the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 is 180°.

[0096] In this embodiment, the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 cooperate to achieve a 360° rotation of the forging 1.

[0097] Assuming it takes n seconds for the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 to drive the forging 1 to rotate 180°, then it takes 2n seconds for either the first rotating mechanism 241 or the second rotating mechanism 242 to drive the forging 1 to rotate one revolution. If only the first positioning station B is set, to ensure that the positioning hole 1b with an uncertain position is detected, the turntable 210 needs to stay for at least 2n seconds after each rotation, ensuring that the forging 1 has time to rotate one revolution. By setting both the first positioning station B and the second positioning station C, the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 can take turns working together to achieve one revolution of the forging 1, thus requiring the turntable 210 to stay for only n seconds after each rotation. In this way, the working efficiency of the positioning adjustment device 200 can be effectively improved.

[0098] It is easy to imagine that, if needed, a third positioning station, a fourth positioning station, and so on, can be set up. For example, three positioning stations can be set up, each with a rotating mechanism capable of driving the forging 1 to rotate up to 120°. Alternatively, six positioning stations can be set up, each with a rotating mechanism capable of driving the forging 1 to rotate up to 60°. By adding positioning stations, multiple rotating mechanisms can cooperate and take turns working. While ensuring the forging 1 rotates one revolution, the time required for each positioning rotation is reduced, thereby increasing the operating frequency of the turntable 210 and improving the working efficiency of the positioning adjustment device 200.

[0099] Optionally, the turntable 210 is provided with at least four material stations, any one of which can receive one forging 1; when one material station is in receiving station A, another material station is in first positioning station B, another material station is in second positioning station C, and another material station is in discharging station D.

[0100] Specific reference Figure 4 a. In the illustrated embodiment, the turntable 210 is provided with six material stations, which are arranged at equal intervals along a circumference.

[0101] Continue to refer to Figure 4a. The turntable 210 rotates and can pass through six workstations, which are equally spaced on the same circumferential path. In a clockwise direction, the six workstations are receiving workstation A, first positioning workstation B, second positioning workstation C, discharging workstation D, first preparatory workstation E, and second preparatory workstation F.

[0102] Continue to refer to Figure 4 a. During operation, turntable 210 rotates clockwise. The material station at receiving station A can receive one forging 1; as turntable 210 rotates, the forging 1 is moved to the first positioning station B for the first positioning adjustment; turntable 210 rotates again, and the forging 1 is moved to the second positioning station C for the second positioning adjustment as needed; turntable 210 rotates again, and the forging 1 is moved to the discharge station D, where it is output. Under normal circumstances, when the material station rotates to the first preparatory station E or the second preparatory station F, it is in an idle state until it returns to receiving station A to receive another forging 1; if necessary, if the forging 1 has not been adjusted to the preset state, the forging 1 can be rotated back to the positioning station by turntable 210 for readjustment.

[0103] Continue to refer to Figure 4 a. Each material station is marked with a small circle indicating the preset position of the positioning hole 1b. At the first positioning station B, the preset position of the positioning hole 1b is horizontally to the right. Due to the rotation of the turntable 210 and the movement of the material station along the circumference, at the second positioning station C, the preset position of the positioning hole 1b is to the lower right.

[0104] Combined with reference Figure 4 b. In one embodiment, when the forging 1 reaches the first positioning station B, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is actually at its lowest point. Since both the first rotating mechanism 241 and the second rotating mechanism 242 can drive the forging 1 to rotate clockwise by up to 180°, after completing one positioning adjustment, referring to... Figure 4 c. Positioning hole 1b is actually at the highest point.

[0105] Combined with reference Figure 4 d. Turntable 210 rotates 60° clockwise, and forging 1 is transferred to the second positioning station C. Due to the influence of revolution, when it is in the second positioning station C, the positioning hole 1b on forging 1 is actually in the upper right position.

[0106] Combined with reference Figure 4 e. The second rotating mechanism 242 drives the forging 1 to rotate 90° clockwise, and the positioning hole 1b is rotated to the preset position.

[0107] Furthermore, a signal through hole 211 is provided at any receiving station; the detection signals issued by the third detection mechanism 231 and the fourth detection mechanism 232 can pass through the signal through hole 211.

[0108] For details, please refer to Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, each material station is provided with a signal through hole 211; when the forging 1 is in a preset state, the positioning hole 1b is directly opposite the signal through hole 211.

[0109] When the third detection mechanism 231 and the fourth detection mechanism 232 use sensors capable of emitting signals, if the positioning hole 1b is directly opposite the signal through hole 211 and the signal through hole 211 is not blocked, the detection signal can pass through the signal through hole 211; if the positioning hole 1b is misaligned with the signal through hole 211 and the signal through hole 211 is blocked, the detection signal cannot pass through the signal through hole 211. By determining the above two situations, it can be confirmed whether the forging 1 is in the preset state.

[0110] Optionally, the first rotating mechanism 241 or the second rotating mechanism 242 includes: an adjusting gripper 241a for gripping the forging 1; an adjusting lifting drive 241b for driving the adjusting gripper 241a to perform lifting movements; and an adjusting rotating drive 241c for driving the adjusting gripper 241a to rotate.

[0111] The adjusting lifting drive component 241b can be a cylinder, electric cylinder or other drive component; the adjusting rotating drive component 241c can be a motor, rotating cylinder or other drive component.

[0112] For details, please refer to Figure 5 In the illustrated embodiment, during non-positioning adjustment, the adjusting gripper 241a is suspended above the turntable 210; the adjusting gripper 241a is located at the movable end of the adjusting lifting drive 241b, and the adjusting lifting drive 241b is located at the movable end of the adjusting rotation drive 241c. During positioning adjustment, the adjusting lifting drive 241b drives the adjusting gripper 241a to descend so that the adjusting gripper 241a can grasp the forging 1; subsequently, the adjusting rotation drive 241c drives the adjusting lifting drive 241b to rotate the adjusting gripper 241a so that the detection mechanism can locate the positioning hole 1b.

[0113] Optionally, the positioning adjustment device 200 provided in this application also includes a jig 220, which is disposed on the turntable 210 and used to receive the forging material 1.

[0114] It is easy to understand that the turntable 210 transfers the forging 1 to different stations by rotating. If the forging 1 is not fixed, it is easy for the forging 1 to shift relative to the turntable 210 or even detach from the turntable 210. Therefore, a jig 220 is provided on the turntable 210 to fix the forging 1.

[0115] The jig 220 can be a clamp that can hold the forging 1 tightly, thereby maintaining the state of the forging 1 and preventing the forging 1 from moving or rotating relative to the turntable 210. Alternatively, the jig 220 can be a suction cup or an electromagnet that can attract the forging 1, thereby fixing the forging 1. Alternatively, the jig 220 can be a slot whose shape is adapted to the forging 1. After the forging 1 is inserted into the slot, the slot can prevent the forging 1 from moving or rotating relative to the turntable 210.

[0116] This application does not limit the specific configuration of the fixture 220.

[0117] In one embodiment, the jig 220 includes: a fixed block 221, fixedly mounted on a turntable 210; and a movable block 222, slidably mounted on the turntable 210. The fixed block 221 has a first semi-groove 223 on the side near the movable block 222, and the movable block 222 has a second semi-groove 224 on the side near the fixed block 221. The jig 220 includes an open state and a fixed state. When the jig 220 is in the open state, the movable block 222 is away from the fixed block 221, and the forging 1 can be placed between the first semi-groove 223 and the second semi-groove 224. When the jig 220 is in the fixed state, the movable block 222 is close to the fixed block 221, and the first semi-groove 223 and the second semi-groove 224 can clamp the forging 1.

[0118] For details, please refer to Figure 6 or Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, both the first half-groove 223 and the second half-groove 224 are set as arc grooves to adapt to the shape of the forging 1; the first half-groove 223 and the second half-groove 224 are arranged opposite to each other and can cooperate to hold the boss 1a of the forging 1. In this way, it is beneficial for the fixture 220 to fix the forging 1 and to avoid the fixture 220 from blocking the positioning hole 1b.

[0119] More specifically, when jig 220 is in receiving position A, movable block 222 moves away from fixed block 221, allowing the material handling mechanism 130 to place an inverted forging 1 into jig 220; or, when jig 220 is in discharging position D, movable block 222 moves away from fixed block 221 to facilitate the removal of forging 1. When jig 220 leaves receiving position A and discharging position D, movable block 222 approaches fixed block 221, and the first half-groove 223 and second half-groove 224 cooperate to clamp the forging.

[0120] To achieve relative movement between the movable block 222 and the fixed block 221, in one embodiment, the fixture 220 further includes a fixture drive 250. For example, the fixture drive 250 is a drive component such as a cylinder or an electric cylinder. The fixture drive 250 is connected to the movable block 222 and can directly drive the movable block 222 to move closer to or away from the fixed block 221.

[0121] In another embodiment, the fixture 220 further includes a fixed cam 212, and the turntable 210 is rotatable relative to the fixed cam 212.

[0122] For details, please refer to Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, a fixed cam 212 is mounted on a turntable 210, and six sets of fixtures 220 are spaced apart around the fixed cam 212. A roller 213 is mounted on the movable block 222, and the roller 213 can roll along the wheel surface of the fixed cam 212. A spring is provided between the movable block 222 and the fixed block 221. In use, the turntable 210 rotates with the fixture 220, and the roller 213 on the fixture 220 moves along the fixed cam 212. When the fixture 220 is at the receiving station A or the discharging station D, the wheel surface of the fixed cam 212 is furthest from the fixed block 221, and the spring can open the movable block 222, so that the fixture 220 is in the open state. When the fixture 220 is at the first positioning station B, the second positioning station C, the first preparatory station E, or the second preparatory station F, the wheel surface of the fixed cam 212 is close to the fixed block 221. Due to the interaction between the roller 213 and the fixed cam 212, the spring can be compressed, so that the fixture 220 is in the fixed state.

[0123] This application does not limit the specific configuration of the fixture 220.

[0124] In one specific embodiment, the fixture 220 further includes a push rod 225, which is fixedly disposed on one of the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222; the other of the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222 is provided with a guide hole; the push rod 225 is slidably disposed in the guide hole.

[0125] The push rod 225, in conjunction with the guide hole, can limit the direction of relative movement between the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222, which is beneficial to the stability of the jig 220's state changes.

[0126] In one specific embodiment, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The movable block 222 is provided with a push rod 225, and the fixed block 221 is provided with a guide hole; when the fixture 220 is in a fixed state, part of the push rod 225 passes through the end of the guide hole away from the movable block 222; the positioning adjustment device 200 also includes a fixture drive member 250, which is used to push the push rod 225 so that the push rod 225 can move along the guide hole.

[0127] The fixture drive unit 250 may be mounted on the turntable 210.

[0128] For example, each jig 220 is equipped with a jig drive 250; the jig drive 250 is connected to the push rod 225; when it is necessary to receive or release the forging 1, the jig drive 250 drives the push rod 225 to move towards the movable block 222, so that the movable block 222 moves away from the fixed block 221; when it is necessary to clamp the forging 1, the jig drive 250 drives the push rod 225 back, so that the movable block 222 moves closer to the fixed block 221; the push rod 225 moves along the guide hole, and the guide block can limit the movement direction of the push rod 225.

[0129] Alternatively, the fixture drive 250 is located on the movement path of the fixture 220; after the fixture 220 rotates with the turntable 210 and moves close to the fixture drive 250, the fixture drive 250 can push the push rod 225 to make the fixture 220 enter the open state; after the fixture 220 moves away from the fixture drive 250, the fixture 220 can return to and maintain the fixed state.

[0130] For example, a jig drive 250 is provided on the outside of the receiving station A and the discharging station D respectively. At this time, the jig 220 can only be activated by the jig drive 250 and enter the open state when it moves to the receiving station A or the discharging station D.

[0131] For example, a jig drive 250 is provided on the outside of each of the receiving station A, the first positioning station B, the second positioning station C, and the unloading station D. When the jig 220 moves to the receiving station A or the unloading station D, the jig drive 250 acts on the push rod 225, pushing open the movable block 222, thus opening the jig 220 to facilitate the insertion or removal of the forging 1. When the jig 220 moves to the first positioning station B or the second positioning station C, the jig drive 250 acts on the push rod 225, opening the jig 220 to allow the first rotating mechanism 241 or the second rotating mechanism 242 to act on the forging 1, causing the forging 1 to rotate.

[0132] It is easy to understand that by setting the fixture driver 250 only at the workstation where the fixture 220 needs to be in an open state, when there are many fixtures 220 on the turntable 210, the number of fixture drivers 250 can be reduced, thereby reducing equipment costs; setting the fixture driver 250 outside the turntable 210 can also optimize the equipment layout on the turntable 210.

[0133] When the jig drive 250 is located outside the turntable 210, in order to ensure that the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222 have a stable fixed state, the fixed block 221 and / or the movable block 222 may optionally be provided with magnets; when the push rod 225 is not under force, the magnets can attract the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222; when the jig drive 250 pushes the push rod 225, the pushing force can overcome the attraction of the magnets, thereby making the movable block 222 move away from the fixed block 221.

[0134] Alternatively, a spring is provided between the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222; when the jig drive 250 pushes the push rod 225 to move the movable block 222 away from the fixed block 221, the spring is stretched; after the push rod 225 is no longer under force, the spring recovers and can pull the movable block 222 closer to the fixed block 221.

[0135] Alternatively, the fixture 220 may also include: a reset fixing block 226, a movable block 222 disposed between the reset fixing block 226 and the fixing block 221; and an elastic element 227 disposed between the movable block 222 and the reset fixing block 226.

[0136] For details, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the jig drive 250 is located outside the turntable 210; the fixed block 221 is located near the edge of the turntable 210, and the reset fixed block 226 is located near the rotation axis of the turntable 210; one end of the push rod 225 is connected to the movable block 222, and the other end extends from the side of the fixed block 221 away from the movable block 222 through the guide hole and is exposed outside the turntable 210. After the jig 220 moves to the station where the jig drive 250 is located, the jig drive 250 can push the push rod 225 towards the reset fixed block 226; as the movable block 222 moves away from the fixed block 221, the elastic member 227 is compressed; after the insertion, removal or rotation of the forging 1 is completed, the jig drive 250 returns to its original position, the push rod 225 loses its external force, the elastic member 227 returns to its original position, and the elastic force generated by the return pushes the movable block 222 closer to the fixed block 221, so that the jig 220 can enter and remain in a fixed state.

[0137] Continue to refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The reset fixing block 226 and the fixing block 221 are integrally formed; a slide is provided between the reset fixing block 226 and the fixing block 221; the movable block 222 is slidably disposed in the slide.

[0138] Optionally, the reset fixing block 226 is provided with a limiting hole, one end of the push rod 225 is slidably disposed in the guide hole, and the other end is slidably disposed in the limiting hole; the elastic element 227 is sleeved on the push rod 225. In this case, the push rod 225 can pass through the movable block 222, or it can include two rod parts, one of which is disposed in front and slidably connected to the guide hole, and the other of which is disposed in the rear and connected to the limiting hole. The setting of the limiting hole can further limit the movement direction of the movable block 222. At the same time, the elastic element 227 sleeved on the push rod 225 can also limit the deformation direction of the elastic element 227, which is beneficial to the stability of the state change of the fixture 220.

[0139] The elastic element 227 can be made of elastic materials such as rubber or plastic, or it can be made of elastic components such as springs, as long as it has the characteristics of deformation and recovery under force.

[0140] Optionally, the fixed block 221 is stepped on the side near the movable block 222; the movable block 222 is stepped on the side near the fixed block 221; the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222 can be attached to each other through the stepped structure.

[0141] For details, please refer to Figure 8 In the illustrated embodiment, the lower part of the fixed block 221 facing the movable block 222 has a protrusion, and the upper part of the movable block 222 facing the fixed block 221 has a protrusion. When the fixture 220 is in a fixed state, the protrusions of the fixed block 221 and the movable block 222 are interlocked. When the push rod 225 is pushed, the movable block 222 can move along the fixed block 221. The stepped structure can further limit the relative position and relative movement direction of the movable block 222 and the fixed block 221, which is beneficial to the stability of the fixture 220.

[0142] Optionally, a limiting groove 221a is also provided on the stepped surface of the fixing block 221; the forging 1 includes a boss 1a and an end block 1c, the end block 1c is located at one end of the boss 1a, and the outer diameter of the end block 1c is smaller than the outer diameter of the boss 1a; when the jig 220 picks up the forging 1, the end block 1c can be inserted into the limiting groove 221a, and the first half groove 223 and the second half groove 224 can clamp the boss 1a.

[0143] For details, please refer to the reference. Figure 1 and Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, a limiting groove 221a with a small aperture is provided on the step of the fixed block 221; after the material taking mechanism 130 inverts the forging 1, the end block 1c faces downward; when the jig 220 picks up the forging 1 in the inverted state, the movable block 222 moves away from the fixed block 221, and the limiting groove 221a is exposed between the first half groove 223 and the second half groove 224, and the end block 1c can be inserted into the limiting groove 221a; since the outer diameter of the boss 1a is larger than the groove diameter of the limiting groove 221a, after the end block 1c is inserted into the limiting groove 221a, the step of the fixed block 221 can support the boss 1a; after the movable block 222 approaches the fixed block 221, the first half groove 223 and the second half groove 224 can clamp the boss 1a.

[0144] The design of the limiting groove 221a facilitates the fixture 220 to reliably fix the forging 1 of a special shape.

[0145] Optionally, when the third detection mechanism 231 or the fourth detection mechanism 232 uses a sensor capable of transmitting signals, the turntable 210 is provided with a signal through hole 211, and the signal through hole 211 passes through the fixture 220; when the fixture 220 supports the forging 1 and the forging 1 is in a preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is directly opposite the signal through hole 211.

[0146] Optionally, the fixture 220 provided in this application also includes a photoelectric positioning pin 228, which is used to confirm whether the position of the fixed block 221 and / or the movable block 222 is accurate.

[0147] The photoelectric positioning pin 228 includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver; one of the signal transmitter and the signal receiver is mounted on the fixed block 221, and the other is mounted on the movable block 222; alternatively, one of the signal transmitter and the signal receiver is mounted on the fixed block 221, and the other is mounted on the turntable 210; or alternatively, one of the signal transmitter and the signal receiver is mounted on the movable block 222, and the other is mounted on the turntable 210; or alternatively, both the signal transmitter and the signal receiver are mounted on either the fixed block 221 or the movable block 222. When the fixed block 221 or the movable block 222 deviates from each other or the turntable 210 due to loose screws or other reasons, the signal receiver will not receive a signal and will trigger an alarm, thereby ensuring the positioning accuracy of the fixture 220 and improving the operational reliability of the equipment.

[0148] The aluminum killed steel forging equipment provided in this application also includes a transfer device 300, which is located downstream of the positioning and adjustment device 200 and upstream of the forging machine 400. The transfer device 300 is used to receive the forging material 1 and transfer the forging material 1 to the forging machine 400.

[0149] For details, please refer to Figure 2 or Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the transfer device 300 docks with the discharge station D, and is used to receive the forging material 1 after positioning adjustment from the discharge station D and transfer the forging material 1 into the forging machine 400. The transfer device 300 can match the cycle time of the positioning adjustment device 200 and the forging machine 400 to facilitate continuous, stable and efficient operation of the equipment.

[0150] Furthermore, when the forging machine 400 is existing equipment in the factory or a purchased component, the volume, height, and other parameters of the feeding device 100 and the positioning adjustment device 200, which are non-standard configurations based on the forging material 1, usually do not meet the feeding requirements of the forging machine 400. For example, Figure 2 In the embodiment shown, the feed port of the forging machine 400 is higher than the positioning adjustment device 200. Therefore, the forging material 1 output through the discharge station D cannot directly enter the forging machine 400. The transfer device 300 is set up to effectively connect the equipment and realize the transfer of the forging material 1.

[0151] The transfer device 300 can be a conveying device such as a robotic arm or an overhead crane. The transfer device 300 can pick up the forgings 1 one by one, and will not damage the adjusted state of the forgings 1 during the transfer process.

[0152] In one embodiment, the transfer device 300 provided in this application includes: a first test table 310 and a feeding table 330, which are spaced apart along a straight line; a first clamp 341 and a third clamp 343, which are also spaced apart along a straight line; a transfer avoidance drive 351 for driving the first clamp 341 and the third clamp 343 to move synchronously closer to or further away from the work station; and a transfer translation drive 352 for driving the first clamp 341 and the third clamp 343 to move synchronously along a straight line; wherein, when the first clamp 341 is facing the first test table 310, the third clamp 343 is facing the feeding table 330.

[0153] Optionally, the first test bench 310 is provided with a positioning block; if the forging 1 entering the first test bench 310 is in a preset state, the positioning block can be inserted into the positioning hole 1b; if the forging 1 is not in a preset state, the positioning block will abut against the solid part of the forging 1; thus, it can be confirmed whether the forging 1 has been adjusted to the preset state.

[0154] Optionally, the first test bench 310 is provided with an auxiliary positioning hole; when the forging 1 enters the first test bench 310 in a preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole; the transfer device 300 also includes a fifth detection mechanism 361; when the forging 1 enters the first test bench 310 in a preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism 361 can pass through the positioning hole 1b and the auxiliary positioning hole.

[0155] Specifically, the fifth detection mechanism 361 is similar to the third detection mechanism 231. When the positioning hole 1b is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism 361 will not be blocked, thus confirming that the forging 1 is in the preset state; when the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism 361 cannot pass through the positioning hole 1b and is blocked, it can be confirmed that the forging 1 is not in the preset state, cannot continue to be conveyed, and needs to be repositioned and adjusted.

[0156] More specifically, on the positioning and adjustment device 200, after a forging 1 reaches the discharge station D, the first clamp 341, driven by the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 352, reaches the discharge station D and grabs the forging 1; subsequently, the transfer avoidance drive 351 drives the first clamp 341 carrying the forging 1 to avoid the equipment so that the turntable 210 can rotate and work, while the transfer translation drive 352 drives the first clamp 341 carrying the forging 1 to move towards the first test table 310; after the first clamp 341 carrying the forging 1 is facing the first test table 310, the transfer avoidance drive 352... The actuator 351 drives the first clamp 341 to approach and place the forging 1 into the first test table 310; the first test table 310 receives the forging 1; if the forging 1 is in the preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism 361 can pass through the positioning hole 1b and the auxiliary positioning hole; if the forging 1 is not in the preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is misaligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the fifth detection mechanism 361 cannot pass through the positioning hole 1b; thus, it can be further determined whether the forging 1 has completed the positioning adjustment. During the detection process of the fifth detection mechanism 361, the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351 cooperate to move the first clamp 341 to the discharge station D so that the first clamp 341 can grab the next forging 1, and move the third clamp 343 to the first test table 310 so that the third clamp 343 can grab the forging 1 that has been judged. After confirming that the forging 1 on the first test bench 310 is in the preset state, the third clamp 343 grabs the forging 1; at the same time, the first clamp 341 grabs another forging 1 at the discharge station D; the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351 cooperate, the third clamp 343 transfers the judged forging 1 to the feeding table 330, and the feeding table 330 feeds the forging 1 into the forging machine 400, while the first clamp 341 transfers the other forging 1 to the first test bench 310, and the fifth detection mechanism 361 judges and detects the new forging 1.

[0157] In summary, the first fixture 341 and the third fixture 343 work together to take over the transfer of forging material 1 across multiple stations, thereby accelerating the transfer process. The first test bench 310 can establish a judgment mechanism downstream of the positioning adjustment device 200 and upstream of the forging machine 400 to confirm whether the forging material 1 has completed the positioning adjustment and has the preset state, thus avoiding the input of unqualified forging material 1 into the forging machine 400 in case of upstream adjustment errors or transportation errors.

[0158] Optionally, the transfer device 300 further includes: a second test bench 320, wherein the first test bench 310, the second test bench 320, and the feeding table 330 are spaced apart along a straight line, and the second test bench 320 is located between the first test bench 310 and the feeding table 330; a second clamp 342, wherein the first clamp 341, the second clamp 342, and the third clamp 343 are spaced apart along a straight line, and the second clamp 342 is located between the first clamp 341 and the third clamp 343; the first The first clamp 341, the second clamp 342, and the third clamp 343 can synchronously approach or move away from the work station under the drive of the transfer and avoidance drive 351; the first clamp 341, the second clamp 342, and the third clamp 343 can synchronously move in a straight line under the drive of the transfer and translation drive 352; wherein, when the first clamp 341 is facing the first test table 310 and the third clamp 343 is facing the feeding table 330, the second clamp 342 is facing the second test table 320.

[0159] The second test bench 320 can be used solely for receiving the forging material 1 that has been judged, or for transfer purposes; it can also be used to perform a second judgment on the forging material 1 after receiving it.

[0160] For example, the second test bench 320 is also provided with an auxiliary positioning hole; the transfer device 300 also includes a sixth detection mechanism 362; when the forging 1 enters the second test bench 320 in a preset state, the positioning hole 1b on the forging 1 is aligned with the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the sixth detection mechanism 362 can pass through the positioning hole 1b and the auxiliary positioning hole.

[0161] The sixth testing agency 362 is similar to the fifth testing agency 361, and will not be described in detail here.

[0162] The second test bench 320 and the sixth inspection mechanism 362 are set up for secondary judgment, which can further confirm whether the position of the positioning hole 311 is accurate, thereby better ensuring that the forging machine 400 acts on the forging material 1 in the preset state.

[0163] Specifically, when the first clamp 341 faces the discharge station D, the second clamp 342 faces the first test table 310, and the third clamp 343 faces the second test table 320. The transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351 cooperate, enabling the first clamp 341 to place a forging 1 to be judged into the first test table 310, the second clamp 342 to place a forging 1 that has completed one judgment into the second test table 320, and the third clamp 343 to place a forging 1 that has completed a second judgment into the feeding table 330. The three clamps work in succession, and each clamp can quickly transfer between two workstations, achieving both long-distance transfer of forging 1 and high efficiency in each transfer, facilitating the rapid transfer of multiple forgings 1.

[0164] Optionally, the transfer device 300 provided in this application also includes an alarm mechanism; if the detection signal issued by the fifth detection mechanism 361 cannot pass through the auxiliary positioning hole after the forging 1 enters the first test bench 310, the alarm mechanism can issue a prompt message to prevent the forging 1 from continuing to move downstream.

[0165] In one embodiment, when the fifth detection mechanism 361 detects that the forging 1 on the first test bench 310 is not in a preset state, the alarm mechanism is activated, which can issue a prompt sound and stop the first clamp 341 and the third clamp 343 from working, so that the staff can remove the forging 1.

[0166] In another embodiment, when the fifth detection mechanism 361 detects that the forging 1 on the first test bench 310 is not in a preset state, the alarm mechanism is activated, and the first clamp 341 can be controlled to remove the forging 1 through the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351; the removed forging 1 can be returned to the positioning adjustment device 200, and driven back to the first positioning station B by the sequential rotation of the turntable 210 for repositioning adjustment; or, the removed forging 1 can be placed in a temporary storage station, and the temporary storage station can be cleaned periodically by manual or mechanical equipment.

[0167] This application does not limit the specific configuration of the alarm mechanism.

[0168] Optionally, when the transfer device 300 includes a second test bench 320, a sixth detection mechanism 362, and an alarm mechanism, if the forging 1 is not in a preset state when it enters the second test bench 320, the alarm mechanism can issue a prompt message to prevent the forging 1 from continuing to move downstream.

[0169] Optionally, the first test bench 310, the second test bench 320 and / or the feeding table 330 are provided with receiving grooves; when the first test bench 310, the second test bench 320 or the feeding table 330 receives the forging material 1, part of the forging material 1 can be inserted into the receiving groove.

[0170] For example, feeding into forging machine 400 Figure 1 The forging 1 shown is in a preset state with its head (including boss 1a and end block 1c) at the bottom and its tail 1d at the top. When it enters the first test table 310, the second test table 320 or the feeding table 330, the end block 1c can be inserted into the receiving groove, while the boss 1a cannot enter the receiving groove. Thus, the first test table 310, the second test table 320 or the feeding table 330 can support the forging 1 through the boss 1a.

[0171] For example, the receiving groove is provided with a step, the head of the forging 1 can be inserted into the receiving groove, and the step will support the boss 1a; at this time, part of the tail 1d of the forging 1 is also in the receiving groove.

[0172] The receiving groove can limit the relative position of the forging 1 with the first test platform 310, the second test platform 320 or the feeding platform 330, so as to assist the positioning hole and the detection mechanism in determining whether the position of the positioning hole 1b is accurate; it can also prevent the relative movement of the forging 1 with the first test platform 310, the second test platform 320 or the feeding platform 330, which is beneficial to maintaining the state of the forging 1 during the transfer process.

[0173] Optionally, the transfer device 300 provided in this application further includes a mounting plate 344, the mounting plate 344 being set at a height greater than that of the first test bench 310, the second test bench 320, and the feeding table 330; the first clamp 341, the second clamp 342, and the third clamp 343 are all mounted on the mounting plate 344, and the first clamp 341, the second clamp 342, and the third clamp 343 are suspended above the first test bench 310, the second test bench 320, and the feeding table 330; the transfer avoidance drive 351 and the transfer translation drive 352 are both connected to the mounting plate 344.

[0174] For details, please refer to Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the first test platform 310, the second test platform 320, and the feeding platform 330 are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The mounting plate 344 is located above the first test platform 310, the second test platform 320, and the feeding platform 330. The three clamps are spaced apart on the mounting plate 344. Thus, only one intermediate avoidance drive 351 and one intermediate translation drive 352 are needed. By driving the mounting plate 344 to perform lifting avoidance movement or translational displacement movement, the synchronous movement of the three clamps can be achieved.

[0175] Optionally, the transfer device 300 provided in this application also includes a feeding lifting drive 370, which is used to drive the feeding table 330 to perform lifting movements.

[0176] For details, please refer to Figure 9 or Figure 10 In the illustrated embodiment, the platforms of the first test platform 310 and the second test platform 320 used to receive the forging material 1 are at the same height. The forging machine 400 is located downstream of the transfer device 300 and is used to dock with the feeding platform 330. The inlet of the forging machine 400 is higher than the first test platform 310 and the second test platform 320. This ensures that the platform of the feeding platform 330 used to receive the forging material 1 is at the same height as the first test platform 310 and the second test platform 320, so that the three clamps can move synchronously to realize the transfer of the forging material 1. After the feeding platform 330 receives the forging material 1, the feeding lifting drive 370 drives the feeding platform 330 to rise so that the feeding platform 330 can dock with the forging machine 400.

[0177] Optionally, the transfer device 300 includes seven working stations; the first clamp 341 moves between the first, second, and third working stations; the second clamp 342 moves between the third, fourth, and fifth working stations; the third clamp 343 moves between the fifth, sixth, and seventh working stations; when the first clamp 341 is at the first working station, it can dock with the positioning and adjustment device 200 to receive the forging material 1; the first clamp 34... When the first fixture is in the third working position, it can place the forging 1 on the first test table 310; when the second fixture is in the third working position, it can dock with the first test table 310 to pick up the forging 1; when the second fixture is in the fifth working position, it can place the forging 1 on the second test table 320; when the third fixture is in the fifth working position, it can dock with the second test table 320 to pick up the forging 1; when the third fixture is in the seventh working position, it can place the forging 1 on the feeding table 330.

[0178] For details, please refer to Figure 10 In the illustrated embodiment, seven workstations I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VII are arranged sequentially from right to left. The first workstation I corresponds to the discharge station D; the third workstation III corresponds to the first test bench 310; the fifth workstation V corresponds to the second test bench 320; and the seventh workstation VII corresponds to the feeding table 330. The second workstation II is located between the discharge station D and the first test bench 310; the fourth workstation IV is located between the first test bench 310 and the second test bench 320; and the sixth workstation VI is located between the second test bench 320 and the feeding table 330.

[0179] During operation, the three clamps move synchronously. When the first clamp 341 is at the first working station I, the second clamp 342 is at the third working station III, and the third clamp 343 is at the fifth working station V. At this time, the three clamps can respectively grab the forging material 1 at the corresponding working station. The transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351 are activated, driving the three clamps to move downstream synchronously by one working station, so that the first clamp 341 is at the second working station II, the second clamp 342 is at the fourth working station IV, and the third clamp 343 is at the sixth working station VI. After a short pause, the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351... The avoidance drive 351 is activated again, causing the three clamps to move downstream one working station simultaneously, so that the first clamp 341 is at the third working station III, the second clamp 342 is at the fifth working station V, and the third clamp 343 is at the seventh working station VII. At this time, the three clamps can place the forging 1 onto the corresponding platform respectively. Subsequently, the transfer translation drive 352 and the transfer avoidance drive 351 are activated again, causing the three clamps to return upstream simultaneously until the first clamp 341 returns to the first working station I, the second clamp 342 returns to the third working station III, and the third clamp 343 returns to the fifth working station V.

[0180] Specifically, after the first fixture 341 picks up the forging 1 to be judged at the first working station I, it will stop at the second working station II for a transfer. After the second fixture 342 picks up the forging 1 after one judgment at the third working station III, it will stop at the fourth working station IV for a transfer. After the third fixture 343 picks up the forging 1 after a second judgment at the fifth working station V, it will stop at the sixth working station VI for a transfer. Through the transfer stops, on the one hand, the transfer cycle can be optimized so as to confirm that the forging 1 has been picked up and the platform is empty, thus facilitating the platform to receive the forging 1. On the other hand, post-processing equipment such as cleaning mechanisms are set up at the transfer stops (the second working station II, the fourth working station IV, or the sixth working station VI) so that the forging 1 can be cleaned, blown, weighed, and other operations can be performed on the forging 1 while the fixture is holding it.

[0181] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An aluminum-killed steel forging equipment, characterized in that, include: A feeding device (100) is used to convey an inverted forging (1); A positioning adjustment device (200) is used to receive the forging material (1) delivered by the feeding device (100) and adjust the forging material (1) to a preset state; Forging machine (400) for forging material (1) in a preset state; The feeding device (100) includes: A conveying mechanism (110) is used to convey upright forgings (1). The material handling mechanism (130) is used to pick up the upright forging (1) and can flip the forging (1) so that the forging (1) is upside down; The positioning adjustment device (200) includes: A turntable (210) can rotate to move the forging (1) from the receiving station (A) to the first positioning station (B), the second positioning station (C) and the discharge station (D). The receiving station (A) is used to dock with the feeding device (100) to receive the inverted forging (1), and the discharge station (D) is used to dock with the forging machine (400) to output the forging (1) after adjustment. The third testing unit (231) is located at the first positioning station (B); The first rotating mechanism (241) is located at the first positioning station (B). The fourth testing unit (232) is located at the second positioning station (C); The second rotating mechanism (242) is located at the second positioning station (C); The forging (1) is provided with positioning holes (1b); After the forging (1) reaches the first positioning station (B), the first rotating mechanism (241) can drive the forging (1) to rotate so that the third detection mechanism (231) can detect the positioning hole (1b). After the forging (1) reaches the second positioning station (C), if the fourth detection mechanism (232) cannot detect the positioning hole (1b), the second rotation mechanism (242) can drive the forging (1) to rotate. During one adjustment process, the first rotating mechanism (241) and the second rotating mechanism (242) drive the forging (1) to rotate in the same direction, and the maximum angle of rotation of the forging (1) driven by the first rotating mechanism (241) and the second rotating mechanism (242) is 180°.

2. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (110) is used to convey forging material (1) to the first station. The feeding device (100) further includes a feeding mechanism (120), which is used to feed the forging material (1) at the first station to the second station; The material handling mechanism (130) is used to pick up the forging material (1) at the second work station.

3. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (120) includes: The receiving block (121) is provided with a receiving groove, which can receive a forging (1). The feeding drive (122) is used to drive the receiving block (121) to move between the first station and the second station; The receiving block (121) is configured as a long strip block structure, and the length of the receiving block (121) is greater than the distance between the first station and the second station; When the feeding drive (122) drives the receiving block (121) to move toward the second station, the first station will be covered by the lower part of the receiving block (121) which does not have the receiving groove, thereby preventing the forging (1) on the conveying mechanism (110) from entering the first station.

4. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding device (100) further includes: The first testing unit (11) is used to detect whether there is forging material (1) at the first work station. And / or, a second detection unit (12) is used to detect whether forging material (1) exists at the second work station; And / or, a vibratory feeder (150) for vibrating feeder to the conveying mechanism (110).

5. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning and adjustment device (200) also includes a fixture (220), which is mounted on the turntable (210) and is used to receive the forging material (1).

6. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixture (220) includes: A fixed block (221) and a movable block (222) are provided. The fixed block (221) has a first half-groove (223) on the side near the movable block (222), and the movable block (222) has a second half-groove (224) on the side near the fixed block (221). A push rod (225) is fixedly mounted on the movable block (222). The fixed block (221) has a guide hole, and the push rod (225) is slidably mounted in the guide hole. The fixture (220) includes an open state and a fixed state; When the fixture (220) is in the open state, the movable block (222) is away from the fixed block (221), and the forging (1) can be placed between the first half-groove (223) and the second half-groove (224); When the fixture (220) is in the fixed state, the movable block (222) is close to the fixed block (221), and the first half-groove (223) and the second half-groove (224) can clamp the forging (1). The positioning adjustment device (200) further includes a fixture drive (250) for driving the push rod (225) to move along the guide hole, thereby causing the movable block (222) to move closer to or further away from the fixed block (221).

7. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The jig drive (250) is provided on the outside of the receiving station (A) and the discharging station (D). After the fixture (220) rotates and moves with the turntable (210) to be close to the fixture drive (250), the fixture drive (250) can push the push rod (225) so that the fixture (220) enters the open state; After the fixture (220) moves away from the fixture drive (250), the fixture (220) can restore and maintain the fixed state.

8. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, It also includes a transfer device (300), which is located downstream of the positioning adjustment device (200) and upstream of the forging machine (400). The transfer device (300) is used to receive the forging material (1) and transfer the forging material (1) to the forging machine (400).

9. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that, The transfer device (300) includes: The first test stand (310) and the feeding stand (330) are arranged at intervals along a straight line. The first clamp (341) and the third clamp (343) are also spaced apart along the straight line direction; A transfer and avoidance drive (351) is used to drive the first clamp (341) and the third clamp (343) to move synchronously closer to or away from the work station; A transfer and translation drive (352) is used to drive the first clamp (341) and the third clamp (343) to move synchronously along the straight line direction; When the first clamp (341) is facing the first test table (310), the third clamp (343) is facing the feeding table (330). The first test stand (310) is provided with auxiliary positioning holes; The transfer device (300) also includes a fifth detection mechanism (361); When the forging (1) enters the first test bench (310) in a preset state, the positioning hole (1b) on the forging (1) is directly opposite the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal issued by the fifth detection mechanism (361) can pass through the positioning hole (1b) and the auxiliary positioning hole.

10. The aluminum killed steel forging equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The transfer device (300) also includes: The second test station (320) is provided, with the first test station (310), the second test station (320) and the feeding station (330) arranged at intervals along the straight line direction, and the second test station (320) is located between the first test station (310) and the feeding station (330); The second clamp (342) is provided with the first clamp (341), the second clamp (342) and the third clamp (343) spaced apart along the straight line direction, and the second clamp (342) is provided between the first clamp (341) and the third clamp (343); The first clamp (341), the second clamp (342) and the third clamp (343) can synchronously approach or move away from the work station under the drive of the transfer and avoidance drive (351); The first clamp (341), the second clamp (342) and the third clamp (343) can move synchronously along the straight line under the drive of the transfer translation drive (352); When the first clamp (341) is facing the first test table (310) and the third clamp (343) is facing the feeding table (330), the second clamp (342) is facing the second test table (320). The second test stage (320) is also provided with auxiliary positioning holes; The transfer device (300) also includes a sixth detection mechanism (362); When the forging (1) enters the second test bench (320) in a preset state, the positioning hole (1b) on the forging (1) is directly opposite the auxiliary positioning hole, and the detection signal emitted by the sixth detection mechanism (362) can pass through the positioning hole (1b) and the auxiliary positioning hole.

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