An automated manufacturing process for the efficient production of traffic safety devices

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities, which comprises the following steps: step one, placing a workpiece to be processed on a conveying mechanism and conveying the workpiece through the conveying mechanism, and driving the conveying mechanism through a stepping motor so that the conveying mechanism can intermittently convey; and step two, conveying the workpiece to a first pre-processing position during conveying of the workpiece by the conveying mechanism. In the implementation process of the application, the position of the workpiece can be automatically placed after the workpiece is placed on the conveying mechanism by the above process, so that the workpiece can enter the processing position in a correct posture, and the position of the workpiece can be fixed through the clamping mechanism, thereby ensuring the stability of the workpiece during processing. When the workpiece is processed, the end of the workpiece can be placed on the edge of the conveying mechanism, thereby supporting the workpiece for processing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automated production technology, and specifically to an automated manufacturing process for the efficient production of traffic safety facilities. Background Technology

[0002] Traffic safety facilities contain a variety of components. In the prior art, the processing of strip-shaped components is generally done manually by the user. For example, when cutting / grinding / drilling workpieces, the worker holds the component and places it under the processing equipment. After calibrating the dimensions, the worker operates it. This is cumbersome and prone to errors. Therefore, this application proposes an automated manufacturing process for the efficient production of traffic safety facilities. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the present invention provides an automated manufacturing process for the efficient production of traffic safety facilities, which solves the problem that the existing technology generally requires manual operation by the user. For example, when cutting / grinding / drilling workpieces, the workers hold the parts and place them under the processing equipment, and then operate them after calibrating the dimensions. This is cumbersome and prone to errors.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities includes the following steps:

[0006] Step one: Place the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor mechanism and transport it via the conveyor mechanism, which is driven by a stepper motor to enable intermittent transport.

[0007] Step two: During the conveying process, the conveying mechanism can transport the workpiece to the first pre-processing position. A toggle mechanism is arranged at the first pre-processing position. The toggle mechanism can toggle the workpiece, and when the workpiece is toggled to the same preset position, the toggle mechanism can stop toggle.

[0008] Step three: While the conveying mechanism continues to convey the workpiece, it can transport the workpiece to the second pre-processing position. When the workpiece arrives at the second pre-processing position, the clamping mechanism can clamp the workpiece, and the clamping mechanism can move together with the conveying mechanism so that the clamped workpiece can move together with the conveying mechanism.

[0009] Step four: When the conveying mechanism transports the workpiece to the processing station, the clamping mechanism can move downward so that the workpiece rests on the edge of the conveying mechanism to support the workpiece.

[0010] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt and a fixed frame. The conveyor belt is arranged inside the fixed frame and is driven by a stepper motor so that the conveyor belt can rotate.

[0011] Furthermore, a base is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt, a fixed end of the first telescopic cylinder is installed on the base, and a receiving seat is fixedly connected to the lifting end of the first telescopic cylinder, with the workpiece placed on the receiving seat.

[0012] Furthermore, the actuating mechanism includes a third telescopic cylinder, the fixed end of which is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. When the third telescopic cylinder extends, the workpiece can be blocked and rotated by the extended end of the third telescopic cylinder, so that the workpiece is placed in the same state as the preset position in the lateral direction. A fourth telescopic cylinder is arranged horizontally on one side of the fixed frame. When the fourth telescopic cylinder extends, its telescopic end can push the workpiece so that the workpiece is in the same state as the preset position.

[0013] Furthermore, a truss is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame, and an image acquisition device is installed on the truss. The image acquisition device is electrically connected to the third telescopic cylinder and the fourth telescopic cylinder so that when the workstation is moved to the predetermined position, the third telescopic cylinder and the fourth telescopic cylinder can stop moving.

[0014] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a retaining ring, which is rotatably mounted in the receiving seat. When the retaining ring is in its initial position, one end of the retaining ring extends out of the receiving seat to block the workpiece. When the retaining ring is rotated to its limit position, the retaining ring can form a closed receiving space with the receiving seat to fix the workpiece.

[0015] Furthermore, a rotatable first gear is installed inside the receiving seat, and a second gear is coaxially arranged on the first gear. A first actuating rod and a second actuating rod are respectively arranged on both sides of the second gear. A rack is provided on both the first actuating rod and the second actuating rod so that the first actuating rod and the second actuating rod mesh with the second gear respectively.

[0016] Furthermore, the surfaces of the first gear and the retaining ring mesh with each other, and the truss is also provided with a second telescopic cylinder. There are multiple second telescopic cylinders so that when the second telescopic cylinder is extended, it can cooperate with the first actuating rod / second actuating rod respectively.

[0017] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0018] In the implementation of this invention, through the above-described process, after the worker places the workpiece on the conveying mechanism, the workpiece is automatically positioned so that it can enter the processing position in the correct posture. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism can fix the position of the workpiece, thereby ensuring the stability of the workpiece during processing. When the workpiece is being processed, the end of the workpiece can rest on the edge of the conveying mechanism to support it for processing. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of an automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities, provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the initial state of the internal structure of a receiving seat, which is part of an automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities, provided for some embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the receiving seat after the internal retaining ring rotates out, which is part of an automated manufacturing process for producing traffic safety facilities in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fixed frame; 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Base; 4. First telescopic cylinder; 5. Support seat; 6. Truss; 7. Image acquisition device; 8. Second telescopic cylinder; 9. Third telescopic cylinder; 10. Snap ring; 11. First gear; 12. First actuating lever; 13. Second gear; 14. Second actuating lever; 15. Fourth telescopic cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes the following steps:

[0026] Step one: Place the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor mechanism and transport it via the conveyor mechanism, which is driven by a stepper motor to enable intermittent transport.

[0027] Step two: During the conveying process, the conveying mechanism can transport the workpiece to the first pre-processing position. A toggle mechanism is arranged at the first pre-processing position. The toggle mechanism can toggle the workpiece, and when the workpiece is toggled to the same preset position, the toggle mechanism can stop toggle.

[0028] Step three: While the conveying mechanism continues to convey the workpiece, it can transport the workpiece to the second pre-processing position. When the workpiece arrives at the second pre-processing position, the clamping mechanism can clamp the workpiece, and the clamping mechanism can move together with the conveying mechanism so that the clamped workpiece can move together with the conveying mechanism.

[0029] Step four: When the conveying mechanism transports the workpiece to the processing station, the clamping mechanism can move downward so that the workpiece rests on the edge of the conveying mechanism to support the workpiece.

[0030] In the implementation of this invention, through the above-described process, after the worker places the workpiece on the conveying mechanism, the workpiece is automatically positioned so that it can enter the processing position in the correct posture. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism can fix the position of the workpiece, thereby ensuring the stability of the workpiece during processing. When the workpiece is being processed, the end of the workpiece can rest on the edge of the conveying mechanism to support it for processing.

[0031] The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt 2 and a fixed frame 1. The conveyor belt 2 is arranged inside the fixed frame 1 and is driven by a stepper motor to enable it to rotate. The upper end of the conveyor belt 2 is slightly lower than the upper end of the fixed frame 1, so that the fixed frame 1 can provide support when supporting the workpiece.

[0032] A base 3 is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt 2. The fixed end of the first telescopic cylinder 4 is installed on the base 3. A support seat 5 is fixedly connected to the lifting end of the first telescopic cylinder 4. The workpiece is placed on the support seat 5. Through this structure, not only can the workpiece be supported and placed, but the support seat 5 can also be moved downward when the workpiece is processed, so that the workpiece is placed on the fixed frame 1 for processing.

[0033] The actuating mechanism includes a third telescopic cylinder 9, the fixed end of which is fixed to the fixed frame 1. When the third telescopic cylinder 9 extends, the workpiece can be blocked and rotated by the extended end of the third telescopic cylinder 9, so that the workpiece is placed in the same state as the preset position in the horizontal direction. A fourth telescopic cylinder 15 is arranged horizontally on one side of the fixed frame 1. When the fourth telescopic cylinder 15 extends, its telescopic end can push the workpiece so that the workpiece is in the same state as the preset position.

[0034] When the workpiece moves along with the receiving seat 5, if the workpiece is tilted, the third telescopic cylinder 9 can block it. Furthermore, when the conveyor belt 2 stops, the position of the third telescopic cylinder 9 ensures that the workpiece's placement is horizontally aligned with the preset placement position. Before the conveyor belt 2 resumes operation, the third telescopic cylinder 9 can retract, thus preventing it from affecting the continued movement of the workpiece.

[0035] A truss 6 is also fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame 1. An image acquisition device 7 is installed on the truss 6. The image acquisition device 7 is electrically connected to the third telescopic cylinder 9 and the fourth telescopic cylinder 15 so that when the workstation is moved to the predetermined position, the third telescopic cylinder 9 and the fourth telescopic cylinder 15 can stop moving. When the position of the workpiece acquired by the image acquisition device 7 is not within the preset range (i.e., in the top view, the position of the workpiece is off to the left or right), the fourth telescopic cylinder 15 can operate, thereby pushing the position of the workpiece.

[0036] The clamping mechanism includes a retaining ring 10, which is rotatably mounted in the receiving seat 5. When the retaining ring 10 is in the initial position, one end of the retaining ring 10 extends outside the receiving seat 5 to block the workpiece. When the retaining ring 10 is rotated to the limit position, the retaining ring 10 can form a closed receiving space with the receiving seat 5 to fix the workpiece.

[0037] When the circlip 10 is Figure 2 Rotate to Figure 3 In the initial position, the retaining ring 10 can fix the position of the workpiece, and when the retaining ring 10 is in the initial position, it can extend out of the receiving seat 5 to block the workpiece, thereby preventing the workpiece from falling off the receiving seat 5 when it rotates.

[0038] A rotatable first gear 11 is installed inside the receiving seat 5. A second gear 13 is coaxially mounted on the first gear 11. A first actuating rod 12 and a second actuating rod 14 are respectively arranged on both sides of the second gear 13. Both the first actuating rod 12 and the second actuating rod 14 are equipped with racks so that the first actuating rod 12 and the second actuating rod 14 mesh with the second gear 13. There is friction between the first gear 11 and the receiving seat 5, and it can maintain its original position when there is no external force.

[0039] The surfaces of the first gear 11 and the retaining ring 10 mesh with each other. The truss 6 is also provided with a second telescopic cylinder 8. There are multiple second telescopic cylinders 8 so that when the second telescopic cylinder 8 is extended, it can cooperate with the first actuating rod 12 / the second actuating rod 14 respectively.

[0040] The number of trusses 6 can be set to multiple, that is, the truss 6 for installing the fourth telescopic cylinder 15 is different from the truss 6 for installing the image acquisition device 7. Moreover, there are multiple second telescopic cylinders 8. One part of the second telescopic cylinders 8 cooperates with the first actuating rod 12 to rotate the retaining ring 10 out, and another part of the second telescopic cylinders 8 cooperates with the second actuating rod 14 to retract the retaining ring 10. The trusses 6 for installing these two parts of the second telescopic cylinders 8 can also be different.

Claims

1. An automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities, characterized in that, Includes the following steps, Step one: Place the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor mechanism and transport it via the conveyor mechanism, which is driven by a stepper motor to enable intermittent transport. Step two: During the conveying process, the conveying mechanism can transport the workpiece to the first pre-processing position. A toggle mechanism is arranged at the first pre-processing position. The toggle mechanism can toggle the workpiece, and when the workpiece is toggled to the same preset position, the toggle mechanism can stop toggle. Step three: While the conveying mechanism continues to convey the workpiece, it can transport the workpiece to the second pre-processing position. When the workpiece arrives at the second pre-processing position, the clamping mechanism can clamp the workpiece, and the clamping mechanism can move together with the conveying mechanism so that the clamped workpiece can move together with the conveying mechanism. Step four: When the conveying mechanism transports the workpiece to the processing station, the clamping mechanism can move downward so that the workpiece rests on the edge of the conveying mechanism to support the workpiece. The conveying mechanism includes a conveyor belt (2) and a fixed frame (1). The conveyor belt (2) is arranged inside the fixed frame (1) and is driven by a stepper motor so that the conveyor belt (2) can rotate. A base (3) is fixedly connected to the conveyor belt (2), and the fixed end of the first telescopic cylinder (4) is installed on the base (3). A receiving seat (5) is fixedly connected to the lifting end of the first telescopic cylinder (4), and the workpiece is placed on the receiving seat (5). The actuating mechanism includes a third telescopic cylinder (9), the fixed end of the third telescopic cylinder (9) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (1), and when the third telescopic cylinder (9) extends, the workpiece can be blocked and rotated by the extended end of the third telescopic cylinder (9) so that the workpiece is placed in the same state as the preset position in the horizontal direction. A fourth telescopic cylinder (15) is arranged horizontally on one side of the fixed frame (1). When the fourth telescopic cylinder (15) extends, its telescopic end can push the workpiece so that the workpiece is in the same state as the preset position. A truss (6) is also fixedly connected to one side of the fixed frame (1). An image acquisition device (7) is installed on the truss (6). The image acquisition device (7) is electrically connected to the third telescopic cylinder (9) and the fourth telescopic cylinder (15) so that when the work station is moved to the predetermined position, the third telescopic cylinder (9) and the fourth telescopic cylinder (15) can stop moving.

2. The automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a retaining ring (10), which is rotatably mounted in the receiving seat (5). When the retaining ring (10) is in the initial position, one end of the retaining ring (10) extends out of the receiving seat (5) to block the workpiece. When the retaining ring (10) is rotated to the limit position, the retaining ring (10) can form a closed receiving space with the receiving seat (5) to fix the workpiece.

3. The automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving seat (5) is equipped with a first gear (11) that can rotate. A second gear (13) is coaxially arranged on the first gear (11). A first actuating rod (12) and a second actuating rod (14) are respectively arranged on both sides of the second gear (13). A rack is provided on both the first actuating rod (12) and the second actuating rod (14) so ​​that the first actuating rod (12) and the second actuating rod (14) mesh with the second gear (13).

4. The automated manufacturing process for efficiently producing traffic safety facilities according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surfaces of the first gear (11) and the retaining ring (10) mesh with each other. The truss (6) is also provided with a second telescopic cylinder (8). There are multiple second telescopic cylinders (8) so that when the second telescopic cylinder (8) is extended, it can cooperate with the first actuating rod (12) / the second actuating rod (14) respectively.

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