Mechanism for automatic feeding and discharging of end plate

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of automatic feeding and discharging mechanisms of end plate, it is characterized in that the mechanism can realize the automatic feeding and discharging of single or multiple end plate processing devices, the mechanism includes feeding and discharging device, the feeding and discharging device includes base, sliding table and first rack installed on base, first motor is installed on sliding table and first rack is driven by gear, and feeding and discharging assembly is installed on sliding table, the feeding and discharging assembly includes rotary table installed on sliding table, symmetric movable frame installed on rotary table, first actuator for driving movable frame vertical motion installed on rotary table and gripper installed on movable frame;Through the setting of feeding and discharging device, the step of manually transferring end plate from conveying belt to processing equipment is replaced, the feeding and discharging of end plate between conveying belt and processing equipment is realized by automatic control feeding and discharging device, the problem of low efficiency of manual operation is solved, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of end plate manufacturing technology, and in particular to an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates. Background Technology

[0002] During the production and processing of end plates, they need to be transferred from the conveyor frame to the processing equipment for punching, tapping, and other operations. Current technology involves manually or using lifting equipment to remove the end plates from the conveyor frame and move them to the processing equipment. It also requires adjusting the weld position of the end plates to prevent holes from being located on the weld. After the processing equipment completes its work, the end plates are then manually or using lifting equipment to transport them back to the conveyor frame for the next process. Throughout this process, the transfer of the end plates from the conveyor frame to the processing equipment relies on manual operation, resulting in high labor intensity and low production efficiency. Therefore, it is necessary to propose an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates in order to solve the above problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: characterized in that the mechanism can realize automatic loading and unloading of single or multiple end plate processing devices. The mechanism includes a loading and unloading device, which includes a base, a slide table and a first rack mounted on the base, a first motor mounted on the slide table and connected to the first rack via gear transmission, and a loading and unloading assembly mounted on the slide table. The loading and unloading assembly includes a turntable mounted on the slide table, a symmetrical movable frame mounted on the turntable, a first actuator mounted on the turntable to drive the movable frame to move vertically, and a gripper mounted on the movable frame.

[0005] More preferably, the gripper includes a slide mounted on a movable frame, a second rack mounted on the slide, a second motor mounted on the movable frame to drive the second rack, and a clamp mounted on one end of the second rack, wherein the second motor is equipped with a first gear that meshes with the second rack.

[0006] More preferably, the turntable is equipped with guide rails that cooperate with the movable frame.

[0007] More preferably, the clamp is selected from either an electric gripper or a pneumatic gripper.

[0008] More preferably, it also includes a drive mechanism mounted on the slide to drive the turntable to rotate. The drive mechanism includes a third motor mounted on the slide, a second gear mounted on the third motor, and a third gear mounted on the turntable that meshes with the second gear.

[0009] More preferably, a first sensor is installed on the slide, a sensing block that cooperates with the first sensor is installed on the turntable, and a second actuator connected to the first sensor is also installed on the slide, with a limit block installed on the second actuator.

[0010] More preferably, the base is equipped with a slide rail, and the slide platform is equipped with a slider that cooperates with the slide rail.

[0011] A further preferred embodiment includes an auxiliary feeding mechanism installed between the mechanism and the end plate conveyor belt. The auxiliary feeding mechanism includes a frame installed on one side of the loading / unloading device, a third actuator installed on the frame, and a high-speed camera installed on the frame corresponding to the position of the third actuator.

[0012] More preferably, a limiting seat is installed on the frame, a limiting post and a second sensor are installed on the limiting seat, and a fourth motor that drives the third actuator to rotate is also installed on the frame.

[0013] A further preferred embodiment includes a conveyor chain mounted on the frame and cooperating with the third actuator, and a fifth motor mounted on the frame for driving the conveyor chain.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By setting up a loading and unloading device, the step of manually transferring the end plate from the conveyor belt to the processing equipment is replaced. The loading and unloading of the end plate between the conveyor belt and the processing equipment is realized by automatically controlling the loading and unloading device, which solves the problem of low efficiency of manual operation and reduces the labor intensity of workers. By setting and cooperating with the first motor and the first gear, the slide table moves back and forth on the base, realizing automatic loading and unloading between single or multiple processing equipment, thus improving the production efficiency of end plates. By coordinating and setting the slide rail and slider, the slide table moves back and forth on the base along the slide rail, preventing the end plate from falling due to the slide table shaking during the clamping process, and improving the stability of the end plate when moving. By setting up an auxiliary feeding mechanism, the weld seam of the end plate is positioned after it is removed from the conveyor belt and before it is transferred to the processing equipment. This ensures that each end plate can avoid the weld seam when the processing equipment is operating, thereby improving the consistency of product production. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention patent; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the loading and unloading device of this invention patent; Figure 3 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in this invention patent; Figure 4This is a partial structural diagram of the loading and unloading device of this invention patent; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary feeding mechanism of this invention patent; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary feeding mechanism and conveyor chain structure of this invention patent.

[0016] The diagram shows the following components: 1. Loading / unloading device; 2. Auxiliary loading mechanism; 21. Frame; 22. Third actuator; 23. High-speed camera; 24. Limit seat; 25. Limit post; 26. Second sensor; 27. Fourth motor; 28. Conveyor chain; 29. ​​Fifth motor; 30. Base; 31. Slide table; 32. First rack; 33. First motor; 34. Turntable; 35. Movable frame; 36. First actuator; 37. Slide seat; 38. Second rack; 39. Second motor; 40. Clamping device; 41. First gear; 42. Guide rail; 43. Third motor; 44. Second gear; 45. Third gear; 46. First sensor; 47. Sensing block; 48. Second actuator; 49. Limit block; 50. Slide rail; 51. Slider. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates according to the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] See appendix Figures 1 to 4As shown in this embodiment, an automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates is characterized by its ability to automatically load and unload one or more end plate processing devices. The mechanism includes a loading and unloading device 1, which comprises a base 30, a slide table 31 slidably mounted on the base 30, a first rack 32 bolted to the base 30, a first motor 33 bolted to the slide table 31 and connected to the first rack 32 via gear transmission, and a loading and unloading assembly mounted on the slide table 31. The loading and unloading assembly includes a turntable 34 movably mounted on the slide table 31, and a sliding... The rotating platform 34 includes a symmetrical movable frame 35, a first actuator 36 bolted to the rotating platform 34 to drive the movable frame 35 to move vertically, and a gripper mounted on the movable frame 35. The gripper includes a slide 37 bolted to the movable frame 35, a second rack 38 slidably mounted on the slide 37, a second motor 39 bolted to the movable frame 35 to drive the second rack 38 to move horizontally, and a clamping device 40 bolted to one end of the second rack 38. The second motor 39 is equipped with a first gear 4 that meshes with and drives the second rack 38. 1. A guide rail 42, which mates with the movable frame 35, is bolted onto the turntable 34. A slide rail 50 is mounted on the base 30. A slider 51, which mates with the slide rail 50, is mounted on the slide table 31. The clamping device 40 is selected from either an electric clamp or a pneumatic clamp. In this embodiment, the clamping device 40 is a pneumatic clamp. The loading and unloading device 1 replaces the manual transfer of the end plates from the conveyor belt to the processing equipment. By automatically controlling the loading and unloading device 1, the loading and unloading of the end plates between the conveyor belt and the processing equipment is realized, solving the problem of low efficiency of manual operation. The problem is that it reduces the labor intensity of workers; through the setting and cooperation of the first motor 33 and the first rack 32, the slide table 31 is driven to move quickly on the base 30 by the gear meshing transmission of the first motor 33 and the first rack 32, so that the slide table 31 can quickly load and unload materials between the conveyor belt and the processing equipment, thereby improving the efficiency of loading and unloading; through the cooperation and setting of the slide rail 50 and the slider 51, the slide table 31 moves back and forth on the base 30 along the slide rail 50, preventing the end plate from falling off due to the shaking of the slide table 31 during the clamping process of the clamp 40, and improving the stability of the end plate when moving.

[0019] In one embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figures 3 to 4As shown, it also includes a drive mechanism mounted on the slide 31 to drive the turntable 34 to rotate. The drive mechanism includes a third motor 43 mounted on the slide 31 by bolts, a second gear 44 mounted on the third motor 43, and a third gear 45 mounted on the turntable 34 and meshing with the second gear 44. A first sensor 46 is mounted on the slide 31, and a sensing block 47 that cooperates with the first sensor 46 is mounted on the turntable 34. A second actuator 48 connected to the first sensor 46 is also mounted on the slide 31 by bolts. Limiting blocks 49 are installed on the second actuator 48; through the setting of the drive mechanism, the third motor 43 can drive the turntable 34 to rotate, thereby facilitating the clamping device 40 to pick up the end plate from the processing equipment or conveyor belt. Through the setting of the first sensor 46 and the sensing block 47, the rotation angle of the turntable 34 is accurately positioned, improving the accuracy of the rotation of the turntable 34; through the setting of the second actuator 48, the turntable 34 is limited and fixed after each rotation to the position, thereby ensuring that the turntable 34 deflects during the movement of the slide table 31, improving the stability of loading and unloading.

[0020] In one embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 5 As shown, it also includes an auxiliary feeding mechanism 2 installed between the mechanism and the end plate conveyor belt. The auxiliary feeding mechanism 2 includes a frame 21 installed on one side of the loading and unloading device 1, a third actuator 22 bolted to the frame 21, and a high-speed camera 23 installed on the frame 21 corresponding to the position of the third actuator 22. A limit seat 24 is bolted to the frame 21, and a limit post 25 and a second sensor 26 are bolted to the limit seat 24. A fourth motor 27 for driving the third actuator 22 to rotate is also bolted to the frame 21. By setting up the auxiliary feeding mechanism 2, after the end plate is removed from the conveyor belt and before it is transferred to the processing equipment, the weld seam of the end plate is positioned, thereby ensuring that each end plate can avoid the weld seam when the processing equipment is operating, and improving the consistency of product production.

[0021] In one embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 6 As shown, it also includes a conveyor chain 28 mounted on the frame 21 and cooperating with the third actuator 22, and a fifth motor 29 bolted to the frame 21 for driving the conveyor chain 28; through the arrangement and cooperation of the conveyor chain 28 and the fifth motor 29, the end plate is transferred to the third actuator 22 via the conveyor chain, with a high degree of automation.

[0022] The first actuator 36, the second actuator 48, and the third actuator 22 described above can be selected from one or more combinations of cylinders, electric actuators, hydraulic cylinders, or servo drive devices. In this embodiment, the first actuator 36, the second actuator 48, and the third actuator 22 are all described using cylinders.

[0023] In use, the main control system first controls the fifth motor 29 to drive the conveyor chain 28 via a chain to transfer the end plate on the conveyor belt to the third actuator 22, ensuring that one end of the end plate is pressed against the limiting post 25. At this time, the second sensor 26 detects the end plate on the third actuator 22 and sends a signal to the main control system. The main control system then controls the high-speed camera 23 to take a picture of the end plate and sends the data to the main control system. After receiving the picture, the main control system analyzes the rotation angle deviation of the end plate weld and controls the fourth motor 27 to drive the third actuator 22 to rotate by the corresponding angle, keeping the end plate weld in a uniform position. The main control system then controls the third actuator 22 to push... The end plate is vertically lifted to a designated height. The main control system controls the first motor 33 and the first rack 32 to drive the slide table 31 to one side of the auxiliary feeding mechanism 2 through gear meshing. It controls the first actuator 36 to drive the movable frame 35 to descend along the guide rail 42 to the same height as the end plate. It controls the second motor 39 to drive the first gear 41, which in turn drives the second rack 38 to move towards the third actuator 22. It controls the clamping device 40 to clamp the end plate. After the first actuator 36 drives the movable frame 35 to move upward along the guide rail 42 and the end plate is disengaged from the third actuator 22, it controls the second motor 39 to drive the first gear 41 to move the slide table 31 to one side of the auxiliary feeding mechanism 2. 41. The first gear 41 drives the second rack 38 to retract towards the slide table 31. At this time, the end plate to be processed is clamped on the clamping device 40. The third motor 43 drives the second gear 44, which in turn drives the third gear 45. The third gear 45 rotates the turntable 34 until the first sensor 46 detects the sensing block 47 and sends a signal to the main control system. The main control system stops the third motor 43 and controls the second actuator 48 to push the limit block 49 forward, so that the limit block 49 presses against the turntable 34 to prevent the turntable 34 from shifting. The main control system controls the first motor 33 and the first rack 32 to drive each other through gear meshing. The slide 31 is moved to one side of the processing equipment. The second motor 39 is controlled to drive the first gear 41, which in turn drives the second rack 38 to extend towards the processing equipment. After the end plate on the clamp 40 is placed on the operating table of the processing equipment, the clamp 40 is controlled to release the end plate. The second motor 39 is then controlled to drive the first gear 41, which in turn drives the second rack 38 to retract the clamp 40 towards the slide 31. This completes the process of placing the end plate from the auxiliary feeding mechanism 2 onto the processing equipment. The method for removing the end plate from the processing equipment is similar to the above method and will not be described in detail here.

[0024] The scope of protection of this invention is not limited to the above embodiments and their variations. Conventional modifications and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on the content of these embodiments are all within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates, characterized in that: This mechanism enables automatic loading and unloading of multiple endplate processing devices. The mechanism includes a loading and unloading device comprising a base, a slide table and a first rack mounted on the base, a first motor mounted on the slide table and connected to the first rack via gear transmission, and a loading and unloading assembly mounted on the slide table. The loading and unloading assembly includes a turntable mounted on the slide table, a symmetrical movable frame mounted on the turntable, a first actuator mounted on the turntable to drive the movable frame vertically, and a gripper mounted on the movable frame. The gripper includes a slide base mounted on the movable frame, a second rack mounted on the slide base, a second motor mounted on the movable frame to drive the second rack, and a clamping device mounted on one end of the second rack. The second motor has a first gear meshing with the second rack. The mechanism also includes a drive mechanism mounted on the slide table to drive the turntable to rotate. The drive mechanism includes a third motor mounted on the slide table, a second gear mounted on the third motor, and a third gear mounted on the turntable that meshes with the second gear. A sensor is mounted on the slide table, and the turntable... The system includes a sensing block that works in conjunction with the first sensor, and a second actuator connected to the first sensor is mounted on the slide table. A limit block is mounted on the second actuator. The system also includes an auxiliary feeding mechanism installed between the mechanism and the end plate conveyor belt. This auxiliary feeding mechanism includes a frame mounted on one side of the loading / unloading device, a third actuator mounted on the frame, and a high-speed camera mounted on the frame corresponding to the position of the third actuator. A limit seat is mounted on the frame, and a limit post and the second sensor are mounted on the limit seat. A fourth motor that drives the third actuator to rotate is also mounted on the frame. Through the auxiliary feeding mechanism, the weld seams of the end plates are positioned after they are removed from the conveyor belt and before they are transferred to the processing equipment, ensuring that each end plate avoids the weld seams during processing and improving product consistency. A slide rail is mounted on the base, and a slider that works in conjunction with the slide rail is mounted on the slide table. The system also includes a conveyor chain mounted on the frame that works in conjunction with the third actuator, and a fifth motor mounted on the frame to drive the conveyor chain.

2. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable is equipped with guide rails that cooperate with the movable frame.

3. The automatic loading and unloading mechanism for end plates according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping device is selected from either an electric gripper or a pneumatic gripper.

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