Sheet metal production unloading and stacking device

Abstract

The present application provides a kind of unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production, including stacking device, the stacking device includes base and the cleaning component of setting in the base and the grabbing component of the base, one end of the base is used to contact support surface, the other end of the base is provided with first track, the cleaning component can reciprocate along the first track, when the cleaning component is at the first side of the first track, the grabbing component can transport sheet metal part to the cleaning component, the cleaning component can support the bottom surface of sheet metal part, the base is also provided with limiting element for limiting sheet metal part with the cleaning component moves, when the cleaning component moves to the second side of the first track, it can rub and clean the bottom surface of sheet metal part and remove the support to the bottom surface of sheet metal part, so that sheet metal part falls towards support surface.The present application aims to provide a kind of unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production, which can automatically unload, stack and clean the finished sheet metal parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sheet metal equipment technology, specifically to a sheet metal production unloading and stacking device. Background Technology

[0002] Sheet metal processing is a comprehensive cold working process for thin metal sheets (usually less than 6mm), including shearing, punching / cutting / combined cutting, bending, riveting, splicing, and forming (such as car bodies). Sheet metal is characterized by its light weight, high strength, conductivity (which can be used for electromagnetic shielding), low cost, and good performance for large-scale mass production. It has been widely used in electronics, communications, automotive, and medical device industries. Current sheet metal processing usually requires manual removal of sheet metal parts after they have been processed by a punch press, and then transferring and stacking them to the required areas as needed. In addition, burrs and slag are generated on the processed surfaces (usually the bottom surface) of the sheet metal parts during processing, which require manual cleaning, making the operation time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a sheet metal production unloading and stacking device that can automatically unload, stack, and clean the processed sheet metal parts. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a sheet metal production unloading and stacking device that can automatically unload, stack, and clean finished sheet metal parts.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a sheet metal production unloading and stacking device, including a stacking device. The stacking device includes a base and a gripping component and a cleaning component disposed on the base. One end of the base is used to contact a support surface, and the other end of the base is provided with a first track. The cleaning component can reciprocate along the first track. When the cleaning component is on the first side of the length direction of the first track, the gripping component can transport the sheet metal part to the side of the cleaning component away from the support surface. The cleaning component can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part. The base is also provided with a limiting element for restricting the movement of the sheet metal part with the cleaning component. When the cleaning component moves to the second side of the first track, it can rub and clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part and release the support on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part, so that the sheet metal part falls toward the support surface.

[0006] Preferably, the cleaning component includes a moving platform and a first driving mechanism. One side of the moving platform faces the support surface, and the other side of the moving platform is provided with a plurality of first brush heads. Each first brush head can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part and move with the cleaning component to clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part. The first driving mechanism is used to drive the moving platform to move along the first track.

[0007] Preferably, the sheet metal production unloading and stacking equipment further includes a collecting device, which is provided with a collecting platform. The collecting platform is disposed between the moving platform and the supporting surface. One side of the collecting platform faces the supporting surface, and the other side of the collecting platform faces the moving platform to support the falling sheet metal parts.

[0008] Preferably, the collection device is provided with a plurality of support members, one end of each support member is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of each support member is connected to the collection platform.

[0009] Preferably, the unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production further includes a material support device, which is disposed on the side of the base near the first side of the first track. The material support device is provided with a material support platform for supporting sheet metal parts. The side of the material support platform away from the support surface is provided with a plurality of balls, which are used to support the bottom surface of the sheet metal parts when the material gripping component transports the sheet metal parts.

[0010] Preferably, the side of the material-bearing platform away from the support surface is also provided with a plurality of second brush heads, and the ball bearings are arranged alternately with the second brush heads.

[0011] Preferably, the base is further provided with a second track, and the material gripping component includes a connecting mechanism, a sliding structure and grippers. The upper end of the connecting mechanism is provided with a sliding structure adapted to the second track, and the lower end of the material gripping mechanism is provided with multiple grippers.

[0012] Preferably, the base includes a support base and a mounting base connected to the support base. The support base includes a load-bearing structure and multiple support structures. One end of the support structure is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of the support structure is connected to the load-bearing structure. The first track is disposed on the load-bearing structure. The mounting base is provided with a first mounting frame and a second mounting frame. The limiting element is disposed on the first mounting frame, and the second track is disposed on the second mounting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the limiting element includes a connector and a plurality of limiting teeth. The connector is mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the plurality of limiting teeth extend toward the moving platform and beyond the first mounting bracket. The plurality of limiting teeth are used to abut against the edge of the sheet metal part carried by the cleaning component when the cleaning component moves.

[0014] Preferably, the collecting device is further provided with multiple limiting structures, one end of which is connected to the collecting platform, and the other end of which extends beyond the collecting platform in a direction away from the supporting surface.

[0015] In summary, the sheet metal production unloading and stacking equipment proposed in this invention consists of two steps during operation;

[0016] Step 1: The cleaning component is located on the first side of the first track. The material gripping component grips the sheet metal part and transports the sheet metal part to the cleaning component. The cleaning component is supported on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part.

[0017] Step 2: The cleaning component moves along the first track to the second side of the first track, rubbing and cleaning the burrs and debris on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part. When the cleaning component moves to the second side of the first track, the sheet metal part loses the support of the cleaning component and falls onto the support surface under the action of gravity.

[0018] Repeat the above two steps to automatically unload and stack the processed sheet metal parts, while cleaning them. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the initial steps of the unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the intermediate steps in unloading and stacking equipment used in sheet metal production.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the final steps in unloading and stacking equipment used in sheet metal production.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a magnified schematic diagram of the first track.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 1-Stacking device; 11-Support base; 111-Support structure; 112-Bearing structure; 12-Mounting base; 121-First mounting frame; 122-Second mounting frame; 13-Grabbing component; 14-Cleaning component; 141-Moving platform; 142-First brush head; 15-First track; 16-Second track; 17-Limiting element; 2-Collection device; 21-Collection platform; 22-Support component; 23-Limiting structure; 3-Material receiving device; 31-Ball bearing; 32-Second brush head; 4-Sheet metal part.

[0026] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0029] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0032] This invention proposes a sheet metal production unloading and stacking device that can automatically unload, stack, and clean finished sheet metal parts.

[0033] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4The sheet metal production unloading and stacking equipment proposed in this invention includes a stacking device 1. The stacking device 1 includes a base and a gripping component 13 and a cleaning component 14 disposed on the base. One end of the base is used to contact a support surface, and the other end of the base is provided with a first track 15. The cleaning component 14 can reciprocate along the first track 15. When the cleaning component 14 is on the first side of the length direction of the first track 15, the gripping component 13 can transport the sheet metal part 4 to the side of the cleaning component 14 away from the support surface. The cleaning component 14 can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4. The base is also provided with a limiting element 17 for restricting the movement of the sheet metal part 4 with the cleaning component 14. When the cleaning component 14 moves to the second side of the length direction of the first track 15, it can rub and clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 and release the support on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4, so that the sheet metal part 4 falls toward the support surface. In this embodiment, the cleaning component 14 is equipped with a sponge block or a brush to rub and clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4. It should be noted that the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 is a machined surface, so burrs and slag will be generated. The upper surface of the sheet metal part 4 usually does not generate burrs and slag, and does not need to be cleaned.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the first track 15 is provided with a groove, and the side of the cleaning component 14 facing the support surface (e.g., the ground) is provided with a slide rail corresponding to the groove; of course, the sliding fit structure between the cleaning component 14 and the first track 15 is not limited thereto. For example, the first track 15 is provided with a slider, and the cleaning component 14 is provided with a slide rail.

[0035] In summary, the unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production proposed in this invention consists of two steps during operation;

[0036] Step 1: The cleaning component 14 is located on the first side of the first track 15. The material gripping component 13 grips the sheet metal part 4 and transports the sheet metal part 4 to the cleaning component 14. The cleaning component 14 is supported on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4.

[0037] Step 2: The cleaning component 14 moves along the first track 15 to the second side of the first track 15, rubbing and cleaning the burrs and debris on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4. When the cleaning component 14 moves to the second side of the first track 15, the sheet metal part 4 loses the support of the cleaning component 14 and falls onto the support surface under the action of gravity.

[0038] Repeat the above two steps to automatically unload and stack the processed sheet metal parts 4, while cleaning the sheet metal parts 4.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3Preferably, the cleaning component 14 includes a moving platform 141 and a first driving mechanism. One side of the moving platform 141 faces the support surface, and the other side of the moving platform 141 is provided with a plurality of first brush heads 142. Each first brush head 142 can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 and move with the cleaning component 14 to clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4. The first driving mechanism is used to drive the moving platform 141 to move along the first track 15. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a plurality of gears, and a chain that meshes with each gear. The motor is used to drive one of the gears to rotate. The moving platform 141 is provided with a rack that meshes with the chain to drive the chain. When the motor rotates, it drives the gear mounted on the motor to rotate, which in turn drives the chain to rotate. The chain drives the rack to move along the length direction of the first track 15, thereby driving the moving platform 141 to move along the first track 15.

[0040] In a preferred embodiment, the bristles of the first brush head 142 and the second brush head 32 are at least one of nylon bristles, polypropylene bristles, polybutylene terephthalate bristles, polyethylene bristles, steel bristles, copper bristles, and animal hair bristles.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Preferably, the unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production further includes a collecting device 2. The collecting device 2 is equipped with a collecting platform 21, which is disposed between the moving platform 141 and the supporting surface. One side of the collecting platform 21 faces the supporting surface, and the other side faces the moving platform 141 to support the falling sheet metal parts 4. In the prior art, the sheet metal parts 4 are directly stacked on the ground. The sheet metal parts 4 in contact with the ground may rub against the ground, causing scratches on the surface of the sheet metal parts 4. Moreover, the operator needs to squat down to pick up the stacked sheet metal parts 4. By setting up the collecting device, the contact between the sheet metal parts 4 and the ground can be avoided. Since there is a certain gap between the collecting platform 21 and the ground, the operator can pick up the stacked sheet metal parts 4 without squatting down.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the collecting component further includes a support base, which includes a support plate for supporting the sheet metal parts 4 and two spaced-apart crossbeams. One side of each crossbeam is connected to the bottom surface of the support plate, and the other side of each crossbeam is used to contact the upper surface of the collecting platform 21. A gap is formed between the two crossbeams to accommodate the forks of a forklift. By providing the support base, after the sheet metal parts 4 are stacked to a certain number, the operator can use a forklift to lift the bottom surface of the support base, thereby facilitating the transfer of the stacked sheet metal parts 4.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Preferably, the collecting device 2 is provided with multiple support members 22. One end of each support member 22 is used to contact a support surface, and the other end of each support member 22 is connected to the collecting platform 21. The collecting platform 21 is provided with multiple limiting structures 23 to prevent the sheet metal part 4 from falling off the collecting platform 21. The support members 22 allow the collecting device 2 to move independently, facilitating handling by operators. Alternatively, the collecting device 2 can be directly connected to the base.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 Preferably, the sheet metal production unloading and stacking equipment further includes a supporting device 3. The supporting device 3 is disposed on one side of the base near the first side of the first track 15. The supporting device 3 is provided with a supporting platform for supporting the sheet metal part 4. A plurality of balls 31 are provided on the side of the supporting platform away from the supporting surface. The balls 31 are used to support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 when the gripping component 13 transports the sheet metal part 4. By setting the balls 31, the sliding friction between the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 and the supporting platform can be transformed into rolling friction between the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 and the balls 31, reducing the power required by the gripping component 13 to transport the sheet metal part 4.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Preferably, the side of the material-bearing platform facing away from the support surface is also provided with a plurality of second brush heads 32, and the ball bearings 31 are staggered with the second brush heads 32. By setting the second brush heads 32, the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 can be initially cleaned, and the burrs and debris on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 can be roughly removed.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Preferably, the base is further provided with a second track 16, and the material gripping component 13 includes a connecting mechanism, a sliding structure, and grippers. The upper end of the connecting mechanism is provided with a sliding structure adapted to the second track 16, and the lower end of the material gripping mechanism is provided with multiple grippers. In this embodiment, the second track 16 is arranged perpendicularly to the first track 15. This arrangement allows the first brush head 142 and the second brush head 32 to clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 in two staggered directions, resulting in higher cleaning efficiency.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting mechanism includes a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure. The first connecting structure is vertically arranged, and the sliding structure is provided at the upper end of the first connecting structure. One end of the second connecting structure is connected to the lower end of the first connecting structure, and the other end of the second connecting structure extends horizontally away from the mounting base 12. The grippers are spaced apart in the second connecting structure.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 2 Preferably, the base includes a support base 11 and a mounting base 12 connected to the support base 11. The support base 11 includes a load-bearing structure 112 and multiple support structures 111. One end of each support structure 111 is used to contact a support surface, and the other end of each support structure 111 is connected to the load-bearing structure 112. The first track 15 is disposed on the load-bearing structure 112. The mounting base 12 is provided with a first mounting bracket 121 and a second mounting bracket 122. The limiting element 17 is disposed on the first mounting bracket 121, and the second track 16 is disposed on the second mounting bracket 122. In this embodiment, the load-bearing structure 112 includes two parallel and spaced-apart load-bearing members and a connecting rod connecting the two load-bearing members. The first track 15 includes two tracks, which are respectively installed on the load-bearing members along their length direction.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the mounting base 12 is disposed in the middle of the support base 11. The mounting base 12 includes two legs, a first mounting bracket 121 and a second mounting bracket 122. One end of each leg is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of each leg extends beyond the support surface and beyond the load-bearing structure 112. The two ends of each leg are connected to the load-bearing structure 112. The two ends of the first mounting bracket 121 are respectively connected to the ends of the legs that extend beyond the load-bearing structure 112. The two ends of the second mounting bracket 122 are respectively connected to the ends of the legs that extend beyond the load-bearing structure 112. The first mounting bracket 121 is disposed below the second mounting bracket 122.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 Preferably, the limiting element 17 includes a connector and a plurality of limiting teeth. The connector is mounted on the first mounting bracket 121, and the plurality of limiting teeth extend toward and beyond the first mounting bracket 121 towards the moving platform 141. The plurality of limiting teeth are used to abut against the edge of the sheet metal part 4 supported by the cleaning component 14 when the cleaning component 14 moves. In this embodiment, the limiting teeth are staggered with the running trajectory of the first brush head 142, which can prevent the limiting teeth from scraping the first brush head 142 for a long time and causing damage to the first brush head 142.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3Preferably, the collecting device 2 is further provided with a plurality of limiting structures 23, one end of which is connected to the collecting platform 21, and the other end of which extends beyond the collecting platform 21 in a direction away from the supporting surface. By setting the limiting structures 23, the sheet metal part 4 is confined within the collecting platform 21 to prevent it from falling.

[0052] In this embodiment, the limiting structure 23 is a sheet-like structural component, and each of the limiting structures 23 is arranged around the edge of the collection platform 21.

[0053] In summary, in this embodiment, the unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production consists of three steps, from gripping the sheet metal part 4 to stacking the sheet metal part 4:

[0054] Please refer to Figure 1 Initial steps: The mobile platform 141 is located on the side of the first track 15 close to the material receiving device 3, and the material gripping component 13 is located on the end of the second track 16 facing the material receiving device 3. The material gripping component 13 grips the sheet metal part 4.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 2 Intermediate steps: The material gripping component 13 moves to the end of the second track 16 away from the material bearing device 3, transporting the sheet metal part 4 to the side of the moving platform 141 away from the support surface, and then releases the sheet metal part 4. The first brush head 142 set on the moving platform 141 is supported on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 3 The final step is as follows: the moving platform 141 moves to the side of the first track 15 away from the material receiving device 3, the first brush head 142 cleans the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4 and releases the support on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part 4, so that the sheet metal part 4 falls onto the collection platform 21. Then the moving platform 141 moves to the side of the first track 15 away from the material receiving device 3, and the material gripping component 13 moves to the side of the second track 16 facing the material receiving device 3.

[0057] By repeating the above three steps in sequence, the automatic cleaning and stacking of sheet metal parts can be completed.

[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sheet metal production unloading and stacking device, characterized in that, The device includes a stacking device (1), which includes a base and a gripping component (13) and a cleaning component (14) disposed on the base. One end of the base is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of the base is provided with a first track (15). The cleaning component (14) can reciprocate along the first track (15). When the cleaning component (14) is on the first side of the length direction of the first track (15), the gripping component (13) can transport the sheet metal part (4) to the side of the cleaning component (14) away from the support surface. The cleaning component (14) can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4). The base is also provided with a limiting element (17) for limiting the movement of the sheet metal part (4) with the cleaning component (14). When the cleaning component (14) moves to the second side of the first track (15), it can rub and clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4) and release the support on the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4) so ​​that the sheet metal part (4) falls toward the support surface. The cleaning component (14) includes a moving platform (141) and a first driving mechanism. One side of the moving platform (141) faces the support surface, and the other side of the moving platform (141) is provided with a plurality of first brush heads (142). Each first brush head (142) can support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4) and move with the cleaning component (14) to clean the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4). The first driving mechanism is used to drive the moving platform (141) to move along the first track (15). The base includes a support seat (11) and a mounting seat (12) connected to the support seat (11). The support seat (11) includes a load-bearing structure (112) and a plurality of support structures (111). One end of the support structure (111) is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of the support structure (111) is used to contact the support surface. The first track (15) is connected to the bearing structure (112); the mounting base (12) is provided with a first mounting bracket (121) and a second mounting bracket (122); the limiting element (17) is provided with the first mounting bracket (121); the base is also provided with a second track (16); the second track (16) is provided with the second mounting bracket (122); the limiting element (17) includes a connector and a plurality of limiting teeth; the connector is installed on the first mounting bracket (121); the plurality of limiting teeth extend toward the moving platform (141) and beyond the first mounting bracket (121); the plurality of limiting teeth are used to abut against the edge of the sheet metal part (4) carried by the cleaning component (14) when the cleaning component (14) moves.

2. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a collection device (2), which is provided with a collection platform (21). The collection platform (21) is located between the mobile platform (141) and the support surface. One side of the collection platform (21) faces the support surface, and the other side of the collection platform (21) faces the mobile platform (141) to support the falling sheet metal parts (4).

3. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The collection device (2) is provided with a plurality of support members (22), one end of each support member (22) is used to contact the support surface, and the other end of each support member (22) is connected to the collection platform (21).

4. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a material support device (3), which is used to be set on the first side of the base near the first track (15). The material support device (3) is provided with a material support platform for carrying the sheet metal part (4). The side of the material support platform away from the support surface is provided with a plurality of balls (31). The balls (31) are used to support the bottom surface of the sheet metal part (4) when the material gripping component (13) transports the sheet metal part (4).

5. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 4, characterized in that, The material-bearing platform is also provided with a plurality of second brush heads (32) on the side away from the support surface, and the ball bearing (31) and the second brush heads (32) are arranged alternately.

6. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material gripping component (13) includes a connecting mechanism, a sliding structure and grippers. The upper end of the connecting mechanism is provided with a sliding structure adapted to the second track (16), and the lower end of the connecting mechanism is provided with multiple grippers.

7. The unloading and stacking equipment for sheet metal production according to claim 2, characterized in that, The collecting device (2) is also provided with a plurality of limiting structures (23), one end of the limiting structure (23) is connected to the collecting platform (21), and the other end of the limiting structure (23) extends beyond the collecting platform (21) in the direction away from the support surface.

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