Nut pressing mechanism

Abstract

The application relates to a nut pressing mechanism which comprises a vibration feeding assembly, a distributor, a transfer assembly, a product feeding and discharging assembly, a rotating disc assembly, a temporary storage assembly and a pressing assembly. The nut pressing mechanism is provided with the rotating disc assembly and the temporary storage assembly, the rotating disc assembly is used for receiving a first type of product and a nut, and the temporary storage assembly is used for receiving a second type of product. The pressing assembly is used for pressing the nut and the first type of product on the rotating disc assembly. The product feeding and discharging assembly is used for feeding and discharging the first type of product and the second type of product. Through cooperation of the above-mentioned assemblies, the first type of product and the second type of product can be fed, the nut and the first type of product can be pressed, and the first type of product and the second type of product after being pressed can be discharged for subsequent processing. The nut pressing mechanism has compact structure and high production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of nut assembly, and in particular to nut pressing mechanisms. Background Technology

[0002] A product has two components used as a set. Several nuts need to be pressed onto the first component, while the second component does not. After the nuts on the first component are pressed in, both components are transferred to the unloading station. Therefore, a mechanism needs to be designed to meet the above operational requirements while maintaining a small footprint. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, a nut pressing mechanism is provided. This pressing mechanism has a compact structure, a small footprint, and can press a type of product with a nut while temporarily storing a type of product. After the type of product is pressed, the type of product and the type of product are unloaded together.

[0004] A nut clamping mechanism, comprising:

[0005] A vibratory feeding assembly, used for feeding nuts;

[0006] The distributor is located on one side of the vibrating feeding assembly. The distributor has several distribution channels and one inlet. The inlet is connected to each distribution channel and also to the outlet of the vibrating feeding assembly.

[0007] A transfer assembly is disposed on one side of the distributor.

[0008] The product loading and unloading assembly is located on one side of the transfer assembly.

[0009] A turntable assembly is disposed on one side of the transfer assembly. The turntable assembly includes a turntable and a turntable drive assembly, which drives the turntable to rotate. The turntable has several clearance notches along its circumference to allow space for a temporary storage component. Several pressing fixtures are also provided on the turntable along its circumference. A product feeding assembly places a type of product into the pressing fixtures. The transfer assembly simultaneously picks up the nuts at the front ends of each distribution channel on the distributor and transfers them to the pressing fixtures on the turntable assembly.

[0010] A temporary storage component is provided, located on one side of the turntable assembly. The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage plate and a first lifting mechanism connected to the temporary storage plate. A clearance notch is provided for the temporary storage plate. A temporary storage fixture is provided on the temporary storage plate. The product loading / unloading assembly is used to place two types of products into the temporary storage fixture.

[0011] A pressing assembly is disposed on one side of the turntable assembly and is used to press a type of product and a nut within a pressing fixture.

[0012] The product loading and unloading assembly is also used to unload Class II products and Class I products after they have been pressed together with nuts.

[0013] In one embodiment, the transfer component includes a multi-dimensional moving module and a vacuum suction cup assembly disposed on the multi-dimensional moving module, the vacuum suction cup assembly being used to simultaneously pick up the foremost nuts on each of the feed channels of the feeder.

[0014] In one embodiment, the pressing assembly includes a bracket, the bracket includes a plurality of columns and a top fixing plate, the top fixing plate is connected to each column, a pressing cylinder is provided on the top fixing plate, the pressing cylinder is connected to the pressing plate, and the pressing plate and each column are slidably engaged by linear bearings.

[0015] In one embodiment, the turntable is provided with a clearance hole, through which one of the columns passes.

[0016] In one embodiment, a support assembly is also included, the support assembly including a support plate and a second lifting mechanism, the support plate being connected to the second lifting mechanism and located below the pressing plate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the product loading and unloading assembly includes a multi-dimensional moving module and a mounting plate disposed on the multi-dimensional moving module, wherein two vacuum suction cup assemblies are disposed on the mounting plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, a visual inspection mechanism is also included for inspecting a type of product after pressing.

[0019] In one embodiment, the transfer component, product loading / unloading component, and pressing component are located at the outer edge of the triangular region, and the turntable component and temporary storage component are located within the triangular region.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0021] This application includes a turntable assembly and a temporary storage assembly. The turntable assembly receives a type I product and a nut, while the temporary storage assembly receives a type II product. A pressing assembly presses the nut and the type I product onto the turntable assembly. A product loading / unloading assembly loads and unloads the type I and type II products. Through the cooperation of these components, type I and type II products can be loaded, the nut can be pressed onto the type I product, and the pressed type I and type II products can be unloaded for subsequent processing.

[0022] To achieve a compact structure, this application incorporates a clearance notch on the turntable to allow space for the temporary storage plate. Furthermore, the turntable passes through one of the columns. This design, while facilitating nut clamping and temporary storage operations, also contributes to a more compact structure and reduces the floor space required.

[0023] The turntable in this application is equipped with multiple workstations, each of which can independently perform different processes, thus achieving high production efficiency.

[0024] The structure of this application is open-ended and can be directly applied to the production line, becoming a workstation on the production line.

[0025] This application pre-divides each nut into multiple channels on the distributor, and then uses a vacuum assembly to simultaneously pick up multiple arranged nuts. After being picked up, the nuts are placed in the pressing mold. This rigid positioning gripping is beneficial for achieving high-precision picking and placing operations. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the nut clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a top view of the nut clamping mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a column passing through a turntable, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] in:

[0030] 110. Vibratory feeding assembly; 120. Transfer assembly; 130. Turntable assembly; 140. Temporary storage assembly; 150. Product loading and unloading assembly; 160. Pressing assembly; 170. Distributor;

[0031] 111. Vibratory feeder; 112. Straight vibration mechanism;

[0032] 121. Multi-dimensional moving module; 122. Vacuum suction cup assembly;

[0033] 131. Turntable; 132. Gap in the yielding zone;

[0034] 141. Temporary storage board;

[0035] 151. Multi-dimensional moving module; 152. Mounting plate; 153. Vacuum suction cup assembly;

[0036] 161. Column; 162. Top fixing plate; 163. Pressing cylinder; 164. Pressing plate;

[0037] 171. Material distribution channel;

[0038] 201. Category I products; 202. Category II products. Detailed Implementation

[0039] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a nut pressing mechanism, which includes: a vibratory feeding assembly 110, a distributor 170, a transfer assembly 120, a product loading and unloading assembly 150, a turntable assembly 130, a temporary storage assembly 140, and a pressing assembly 160.

[0041] The vibratory feeding assembly 110 is used to feed nuts; the distributor 170 is located on one side of the vibratory feeding assembly 110, and the distributor 170 is provided with several distribution channels 171 and an inlet, the inlet being connected to each distribution channel 171 and the outlet of the vibratory feeding assembly 110; the transfer assembly 120 is located on one side of the distributor 170; the product loading and unloading assembly 150 is located on one side of the transfer assembly 120; the turntable assembly 130 is located on one side of the transfer assembly 120, the turntable assembly 130 including a turntable 131 and a turntable 131 driving assembly, the turntable 131 driving assembly being used to drive the turntable 131 to rotate; the turntable 131 is provided with several clearance notches 132 along its circumference, the clearance notches 132 being used to make way for the temporary storage assembly 140; the turntable 131 has... Several pressing fixtures are also provided along the circumference. The product loading component is used to place a type of product 201 into the pressing fixture. The transfer component 120 is used to simultaneously pick up the nuts at the front end of each distribution channel 171 on the distributor 170 and transfer them into the pressing fixture on the turntable component 130. The temporary storage component 140 is located on one side of the turntable component 130. The temporary storage component 140 includes a temporary storage plate 141 and a first lifting mechanism connected to the temporary storage plate 141. The clearance notch 132 is used to make way for the temporary storage plate 141. A temporary storage fixture is provided on the temporary storage plate 141. The product loading and unloading component 150 is used to place a type of product 202 into the temporary storage fixture. The pressing component 160 is located on one side of the turntable component 130. The pressing component 160 is used to press the type of product 201 and the nuts in the pressing fixture. The product loading and unloading assembly 150 is also used to unload the second type of product 202 and the first type of product 201 after being pressed with the nut.

[0042] Specifically, the vibratory feeding assembly 110 can be composed of a vibratory plate 111 and a linear vibration mechanism 112. The outlet of the linear vibration mechanism 112 is connected to the inlet of the distributor 170. After the nut enters the distributor 170, if one distribution channel 171 of the distributor 170 is full, the nut will enter other distribution channels 171. Each time a nut is removed, only the first nut at the very beginning of each distribution channel 171 is removed. For example, Figure 1 In the process, the distributor 170 has three distribution channels 171. Each time material is picked up, the transfer component 120 simultaneously picks up the nuts at the front end of the three distribution channels 171. After picking up, the transfer component 120 places the three nuts into a pressing fixture on the turntable 131. Then, the turntable 131 rotates one station, and the temporary storage plate 141 rises. The product loading and unloading component 150 places type I product 201 onto the pressing fixture and type II product 202 onto the temporary storage fixture on the temporary storage plate 141. Then, the temporary storage plate 141 descends, giving the turntable 131 room to rotate. The turntable 131 rotates one station, positioning type I product 201 at the pressing component 160. The pressing component 160 applies pressure to type I product 201, pressing the nuts together with type I product 201. Next, the turntable 131 rotates one station, the temporary storage plate 141 rises, and the product loading and unloading assembly 150 picks up and unloads the first type of product 201 on the turntable 131 and the second type of product 202 on the temporary storage plate 141 together. After the first type of product 201 is removed, the pressing fixture becomes empty. Nuts can be placed on the empty pressing fixture again, and the above operation is repeated.

[0043] Understandably, the number of material distribution channels on the separator can be set according to different products, such as 2, 3 or other numbers.

[0044] In one embodiment, the transfer assembly 120 includes a multi-dimensional moving module 121 and a vacuum suction cup assembly 122 disposed on the multi-dimensional moving module. The vacuum suction cup assembly is used to simultaneously pick up the foremost nuts on each of the dispensing channels 171 of the distributor 170.

[0045] The aforementioned multi-dimensional motion module can be a two-dimensional or three-dimensional motion module, and can be implemented using existing modules, such as synchronous belt motion mechanisms, cylinder mechanisms, etc. The aforementioned vacuum suction cup assembly can also utilize existing vacuum suction cup assemblies.

[0046] In one embodiment, the pressing assembly 160 includes a bracket, which includes a plurality of columns 161 and a top fixing plate 162. The top fixing plate 162 is connected to each column 161. A pressing cylinder 163 is provided on the top fixing plate 162. The pressing cylinder 163 is connected to a pressing plate 164. The pressing plate 164 and each column 161 are slidably engaged by linear bearings.

[0047] When the aforementioned pressing assembly 160 is in operation, the pressing cylinder 163 drives the pressing plate 164 to move up and down, and the pressing plate 164 applies pressure to the product 201, thereby pressing the product 201 with the nut.

[0048] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the turntable 131 is provided with a clearance hole, through which one of the columns 161 passes. This arrangement helps to make full use of space and makes the overall structure compact.

[0049] In one embodiment, a support assembly is also included, comprising a support plate and a second lifting mechanism. The support plate is connected to the second lifting mechanism and is located below the pressing plate 164. The support plate provides support for the turntable 131 area located below the pressing plate 164.

[0050] In one embodiment, the product loading and unloading assembly 150 includes a multi-dimensional moving module 151 and a mounting plate 152 disposed on the multi-dimensional moving module, wherein two vacuum suction cup assemblies 153 are disposed on the mounting plate 152.

[0051] Specifically, the aforementioned multi-dimensional moving module can be implemented using existing modules, such as synchronous belt moving mechanisms, cylinder mechanisms, etc. Similarly, the aforementioned vacuum suction cup assembly can also utilize existing vacuum suction cup assemblies.

[0052] Furthermore, in arranging the various components, the aforementioned product loading / unloading assembly 150, pressing assembly 160, and transfer assembly 120 can be arranged in a roughly triangular area, that is, the product loading / unloading assembly 150, pressing assembly 160, and transfer assembly 120 are each located on one side of the triangle. The aforementioned temporary storage assembly 140 and turntable assembly 130 are located within the triangular area. This arrangement allows for a very compact structure.

[0053] Furthermore, a visual inspection mechanism can be set up to visually inspect the product after pressing in order to determine whether the pressed product meets the requirements.

[0054] Specifically, the aforementioned visual inspection agencies can utilize existing visual inspection equipment, such as comparing standard pressing images with actual pressing images, to detect whether the pressed products meet the requirements.

[0055] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A nut pressing mechanism, characterized in that, include: A vibratory feeding assembly, used for feeding nuts; The distributor is located on one side of the vibrating feeding assembly. The distributor has several distribution channels and one inlet. The inlet is connected to each distribution channel and also to the outlet of the vibrating feeding assembly. A transfer assembly is disposed on one side of the distributor. The product loading and unloading assembly is located on one side of the transfer assembly. A turntable assembly is disposed on one side of the transfer assembly. The turntable assembly includes a turntable and a turntable drive assembly, which drives the turntable to rotate. The turntable has several clearance notches along its circumference to allow space for a temporary storage component. Several pressing fixtures are also provided on the turntable along its circumference. A product loading / unloading assembly places a type of product into the pressing fixtures. The transfer assembly simultaneously picks up the nuts at the front ends of each distribution channel on the distributor and transfers them to the pressing fixtures on the turntable assembly. A temporary storage component is provided, located on one side of the turntable assembly. The temporary storage component includes a temporary storage plate and a first lifting mechanism connected to the temporary storage plate. A clearance notch is provided for the temporary storage plate. A temporary storage fixture is provided on the temporary storage plate. The product loading / unloading assembly is used to place two types of products into the temporary storage fixture. A pressing assembly is disposed on one side of the turntable assembly. The pressing assembly is used to press a type of product and a nut in the pressing fixture. The product loading and unloading assembly is also used to unload a type of product and a type of product pressed with the nut. The product loading and unloading assembly includes a multi-dimensional moving module and a mounting plate set on the multi-dimensional moving module. The mounting plate is equipped with two vacuum suction cup assemblies for synchronous loading and unloading. The product loading and unloading assembly is also used to unload the second type of product and the first type of product after being pressed with the nut. The first type of product is placed on the pressing fixture by the product loading and unloading assembly, and the second type of product is placed on the temporary storage fixture on the temporary storage plate. The transfer component, product loading and unloading component, and pressing component are located on the outer edge of the triangular area, while the turntable component and temporary storage component are located within the triangular area.

2. The nut pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer component includes a multi-dimensional moving module and a vacuum suction cup assembly mounted on the multi-dimensional moving module. The vacuum suction cup assembly is used to simultaneously pick up the foremost nuts on each of the feed channels of the feeder.

3. The nut pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressing assembly includes a support frame, which includes multiple columns and a top fixing plate. The top fixing plate is connected to each column, and a pressing cylinder is provided on the top fixing plate. The pressing cylinder is connected to the pressing plate, and the pressing plate and each column are slidably engaged by linear bearings.

4. The nut pressing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The turntable is provided with a clearance hole, through which one of the columns passes.

5. The nut pressing mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a support assembly, which includes a support plate and a second lifting mechanism. The support plate is connected to the second lifting mechanism and is located below the pressing plate.

6. The nut pressing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a visual inspection mechanism, which is used to inspect a type of product after pressing.

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