Hanger device with feeding mechanism and method for hanging parts
By designing a fixture device with a feeding mechanism, the automated fixture process for parts was realized, solving the problems of high labor intensity and directional errors caused by manual fixtures, and improving production efficiency and automation level.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANXI DOUBLE RING HEAVY MACHINERY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, parts need to be manually hung on special hangers during anodizing and sandblasting processes. This results in high workload for operators, easy fatigue, and possible orientation errors, affecting surface treatment quality and automated operation.
Design a hanging device with a feeding mechanism, including an elastic hook, a power component and a feeding mechanism, to automatically hang parts on the elastic hook, and use a compression structure and elastic support arm to ensure that the hook part is adapted to the hook groove of the part, so as to realize automatic feeding and direction recognition.
It has enabled automated feeding and orientation identification of parts, improved the efficiency of hanging parts, enhanced the practicality and reliability of the process, and reduced the intensity and error rate of manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of surface treatment of parts, and more specifically, to a fixture device with a feeding mechanism and a method for attaching fixtures to parts. Background Technology
[0002] In the process of anodizing, sandblasting and other treatments, precision parts need to be placed on special hangers to ensure uniform surface quality and avoid mutual damage. The process of hanging parts on special hangers is usually done manually, which makes the work intensity of the operators high and may cause them to be scratched by the hangers. At the same time, due to repetitive work, workers are prone to fatigue and negligence, and may place the products in the wrong direction, which is not conducive to subsequent surface treatment, automatic unloading, tray placement and assembly operations.
[0003] Therefore, this application is hereby submitted. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The present invention includes, for example, providing a hanging device with a feeding mechanism and a method for hanging parts on a hanging device, which enables automatic feeding.
[0005] The embodiments of the present invention can be implemented as follows:
[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a hanging device with a feeding mechanism, including an elastic hook, a power component for moving the elastic hook, and a feeding mechanism for hanging parts on the elastic hook.
[0007] Each of the aforementioned resilient hooks includes two hook portions for extending into the hook groove of the part to be hung;
[0008] The feeding mechanism includes a pushing channel, and the discharge side of the pushing channel is provided with a compression structure that can compress the distance between the two hooks to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung.
[0009] In an optional embodiment, the elastic hook includes two elastic support arms, each elastic support arm having a corresponding hook portion at its end, the distance between the two elastic support arms being greater than the distance between the two corresponding hook portions, and the elastic support arm having a mating portion that cooperates with the compression structure.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, an elastic hook channel is provided on the outlet side of the push channel, and the power component is located on the side of the elastic hook channel away from the push channel.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the compression structure includes a constricted compression section disposed at the inlet end of the elastic hook channel.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, a pushing structure is provided on the inlet side of the pushing channel. The pushing structure includes a push plate that abuts against the part to be hung and a push rod disposed on the side of the push plate away from the part to be hung.
[0013] In an optional embodiment, the power assembly includes a rotating shaft driven by a motor and a turntable fixed on the rotating shaft. There are two or more elastic hooks arranged sequentially on the turntable in a circumferential direction. Each elastic hook is provided with two hook parts.
[0014] In an optional embodiment, there are two or more turntables, which are sequentially arranged on a rotating shaft, and each turntable is provided with a corresponding feeding mechanism.
[0015] In an optional embodiment, the distance between the two hook portions corresponding to the same elastic hook gradually increases in the direction away from the elastic support arm.
[0016] Secondly, the present invention provides a method for mounting parts using the device described in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the parts to be mounted are pushed out from the push channel at a preset speed.
[0017] While the power component drives the elastic hook to move at a preset speed, the compression structure compresses the distance between the two hook parts corresponding to the same elastic hook to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung.
[0018] The elastic hook extends into the hook groove corresponding to the part to be hung, and the part to be hung continues to move away from the feeding mechanism along with the elastic hook.
[0019] In an optional embodiment, the mating part of the elastic support arm moves along the inner wall of the constricted compression section and the elastic hook channel under the drive of the power component.
[0020] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention include, for example:
[0021] The hanging device with a feeding mechanism in this application has a simple structure. When the orientation of the parts is incorrect, the hook part cannot enter the hook groove. It has the functions of automatic feeding and automatic orientation identification, which can greatly improve the hanging efficiency and improve the practicality and reliability of the entire process. Attached Figure Description
[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging device with a feeding mechanism in this application;
[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic hook channel in this application.
[0025] Icons: 100-Elastic hook; 110-Hook part; 120-Elastic support arm; 200-Feeding mechanism; 210-Pushing channel; 221-Push plate; 222-Push rod; 300-Elastic hook channel; 310-Contraction section; 400-Power assembly; 410-Rotating shaft; 420-Turntable; 500-Parts. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.
[0028] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0029] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this invention is usually placed, they are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention.
[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a hanging device with a feeding mechanism 200, including an elastic hook 100, a power component 400 for moving the elastic hook 100, and a feeding mechanism 200 for hanging parts 500 on the elastic hook 100.
[0033] Each of the elastic hooks 100 includes two hook portions 110 for extending into the hook groove of the part to be hung 500;
[0034] The feeding mechanism 200 includes a pushing channel 210, and the discharge side of the pushing channel 210 is provided with a compression structure that can compress the distance between the two hook parts 110 to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung 500.
[0035] In this embodiment, the hanging device is used to hook a part 500 with two parallel hook slots. When it is necessary to hang the part 500 on the elastic hook 100, the power component 400 drives the elastic hook 100 to move, so that the hook part 110 slides into the hook slot from the entrance of the hook slot corresponding to the part 500, so as to hang the part 500 on the elastic hook 100. Then, as the elastic hook 100 continues to move, the part 500 is transferred to the next process.
[0036] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 200 includes a pushing channel 210. Before feeding, the operator can first place the parts to be hung 500 and then pass them through the pushing channel 210 in sequence. When the parts to be hung 500 leave the pushing channel 210 from the outlet of the pushing channel 210, the hook part 110 slides into the corresponding hook groove of the parts 500 to complete the action of hanging the parts 500 on the fixture.
[0037] The feeding mechanism 200 also includes a compression structure. The existence of the compression structure ensures that the two hooks 110 are matched with the corresponding hook grooves of the part 500. On the other hand, the elastic hook 100 has a certain elasticity. After being compressed into the hook groove, the two hooks 110 tend to move away from each other. The two hooks 110 and the hook grooves of the part 500 abut against each other, so that the part 500 can be stably hung on the hook. The part 500 will not shake or sway after being subjected to a small external force, which is more conducive to the surface treatment of the part 500.
[0038] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the hook's fixation of part 500 is not restricted by direction. For example, it can fix part 500 horizontally or vertically as needed. Furthermore, the direction of the feeding mechanism 200's corresponding pushing channel 210 can also be adjusted according to the direction in which part 500 is fixed. For example, if part 500 is to be fixed to the hook in a direction parallel to the horizontal plane, the pushing channel 210 can be set vertically, with parts 500 stacked within it; if part 500 is to be fixed vertically to the hook, the pushing channel 210 can be set horizontally, with parts 500 arranged sequentially within it.
[0039] This device has a simple structure. When the orientation of part 500 is incorrect, the hook part 110 cannot enter the hook groove. It has the functions of automatic feeding and automatic orientation identification, which can greatly improve the efficiency of hanging parts and improve the practicality and reliability of the entire process.
[0040] In an optional embodiment, the elastic hook 100 includes two elastic support arms 120, each of which has a corresponding hook portion 110 at its end. The distance between the two elastic support arms 120 is greater than the distance between the two hook portions 110. The elastic support arm 120 is provided with a mating portion that cooperates with the compression structure.
[0041] In this embodiment, an elastic support arm 120 is provided on the elastic hook 100 to bear the pressure of the compression structure. If the compression structure directly abuts against the hook part 110 so that the hook part 110 bears the pressure of the compression structure, the compression structure cannot smoothly slide into the hook groove of the part to be hung 500. Therefore, the elastic support arm 120 is provided so that the compression structure directly abuts against the elastic support arm 120, which will not hinder the hook part 110 from sliding into the hook groove of the part 500 and will not affect the automatic hanging of the part 500.
[0042] Specifically, the two elastic support arms 120 can be arranged in parallel or nearly parallel. The elastic support arms 120 and the hook part 110 can be connected by a connecting rod, so that the elastic support arms 120, the connecting rod and the hook part 110 are arranged in a stepped shape. The two elastic support arms 120 and the hook part 110 corresponding to the elastic hook 100 are arranged in the same plane, ensuring that when the compression structure acts on the elastic support arm 120, the hook part 110 can smoothly enter the hook groove of the part 500.
[0043] In an optional embodiment, an elastic hook channel 300 is provided on the outlet side of the push channel 210, and the power assembly 400 is located on the side of the elastic hook channel 300 away from the push channel 210.
[0044] In this embodiment, an elastic hook channel 300 is provided for the passage of the elastic hook 100. Taking the horizontal setting of the push channel 210 as an example, the elastic hook channel 300 specifically includes an upper wall and a lower wall. The push channel 210 and the power component 400 are respectively provided on both sides of the upper wall and the lower wall. The upper wall and the lower wall cooperate with the two elastic support arms 120 of the elastic hook 100, which helps to maintain the compressed state of the elastic hook 100 and facilitates the smooth entry of the hook part 110 into the hook groove of the part 500.
[0045] In an optional embodiment, the compression structure includes a constriction compression section 310 disposed at the inlet end of the elastic hook channel 300.
[0046] In this embodiment, the constriction compression section 310 gradually decreases in height along the direction of movement of the elastic hook 100 until it reaches the same height as the elastic hook channel 300, thus serving as a transition. Specifically, in this embodiment, the constriction compression section 310 includes an upwardly sloping ramp located below the elastic hook channel 300 and a downwardly sloping ramp located above the elastic hook channel 300. This gradually compresses the lower elastic support arm 120 of the elastic hook 100 upwards and the upper elastic support arm 120 downwards until the distance between the two elastic support arms 120 is consistent with the distance between the upper and lower walls of the elastic hook channel 300. In this structure, the two elastic support arms 120 gradually approach the central axis of the hook, while the position of the central axis remains unchanged, which is beneficial for the connection between the hook and the power component 400. In some other embodiments, the constriction compression section 310 may also include only the upwardly sloping ramp located below the elastic hook channel 300 or only the downwardly sloping ramp located above the elastic hook channel 300, as needed.
[0047] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the distance between the two elastic support arms 120 corresponding to each elastic hook 100 is slightly greater than the distance between the upper and lower walls of the elastic hook channel 300. When the part 500 is heavy and requires a larger force from the elastic hook 100 for fixation, the distance between the two elastic support arms 120 can be relatively larger, or the elastic support arms 120 can be made of a material that requires a relatively large force to deform. Typically, for sheet-like parts 500 made of conventional copper, iron, or stainless steel, stainless steel wire or iron wire can be used as the elastic hook 100.
[0048] Specifically, the distance between the elastic support arm 120 and its corresponding hook portion 110 can be adapted to the distance between the inner wall of the elastic hook channel 300 and the hook groove adjacent to it.
[0049] In an optional embodiment, the inlet side of the push channel 210 is provided with a push structure, which includes a push plate 221 that abuts against the part to be hung 500 and a push rod 222 disposed on the side of the push plate 221 away from the part to be hung 500.
[0050] Specifically, the feeding speed can be adjusted by manually pushing the push rod 222, or by using a cylinder or other structure to move the push rod 222. Normally, the parts 500 are stacked in the feeding channel 210, and the thickness of each part 500 is N mm. When the push rod 222 advances by N mm, one part 500 is hooked on the elastic hook 100.
[0051] In an optional embodiment, the power assembly 400 includes a rotating shaft 410 driven by a motor and a turntable 420 fixed on the rotating shaft 410. There are two or more elastic hooks 100, which are arranged sequentially on the turntable 420 in a circumferential direction. Each elastic hook 100 is provided with two hook parts 110.
[0052] The power assembly 400 can be selected based on the preset movement trajectory of the part 500. Specifically, a linear power assembly 400 can be selected, such as one with a slider and a groove structure, so that the elastic hook 100 moves back and forth along the groove. Alternatively, a rotating assembly can be selected, as in this embodiment, where a turntable 420 drives the elastic hook 100 to rotate. This structure is relatively simple and helps to reduce the floor space occupied by the equipment. Specifically, a fixed seat can be provided at one end of the rotating shaft 410 to maintain the stability of the hanger.
[0053] In an optional embodiment, there are two or more turntables 420, which are sequentially arranged on the rotating shaft 410, and each turntable 420 is provided with a corresponding feeding mechanism 200.
[0054] In an optional embodiment, the distance between the two hook portions 110 corresponding to the same elastic hook 100 gradually increases in the direction away from the elastic support arm 120, which is beneficial for the part 500 to be removed from the elastic hook 100, especially for some cases where the part 500 needs to be hung horizontally on the hook and the part 500 is located below the elastic support arm 120.
[0055] Another embodiment of this application provides a method for mounting a part 500 onto a fixture using the device described in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the part 500 to be mounted is pushed out from the push channel 210 at a preset speed.
[0056] While the power component 400 drives the elastic hook 100 to move at a preset speed, it uses a compression structure to compress the distance between the two hook parts 110 corresponding to the same elastic hook 100 to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung 500.
[0057] The elastic hook 100 extends into the hook groove corresponding to the part to be hung 500, and the part to be hung 500 continues to move away from the feeding mechanism 200 along with the elastic hook 100.
[0058] Controlling the movement speed of the fixture and the speed of automatic feeding can significantly improve production efficiency, save manpower, reduce costs and increase efficiency, and save time and energy.
[0059] In an optional embodiment, the mating part of the elastic support arm 120 moves along the inner wall of the constricted compression section 310 and the elastic hook channel 300 under the drive of the power component 400.
[0060] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A hanging device with a feeding mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a flexible hook, a power assembly for moving the flexible hook, and a feeding mechanism for hanging parts on the flexible hook; the parts to be hung have two parallel hook slots; Each of the aforementioned resilient hooks includes two hook portions for extending into the hook groove of the part to be hung; The feeding mechanism includes a pushing channel, and the discharge side of the pushing channel is provided with a compression structure that can compress the distance between the two hooks to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung. The elastic hook includes two elastic support arms, and each elastic support arm has a corresponding hook part at its end. The distance between the two elastic support arms is greater than the distance between the two hook parts corresponding to them. The elastic support arm is provided with a mating part that cooperates with the compression structure. An elastic hook channel is provided on the outlet side of the material pushing channel, and the power component is located on the side of the elastic hook channel away from the material pushing channel. The compression structure includes a constricted compression section disposed at the inlet end of the elastic hook channel; The power assembly includes a rotating shaft driven by a motor and a turntable fixed on the rotating shaft. There are two or more elastic hooks arranged sequentially on the turntable along the circumference. Each elastic hook is provided with two hook parts.
2. The hanging device with a feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet side of the material pushing channel is provided with a material pushing structure, which includes a push plate that abuts against the part to be hung and a push rod disposed on the side of the push plate away from the part to be hung.
3. The hanging device with a feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two or more turntables, which are arranged sequentially on the rotating shaft, and each turntable is provided with a corresponding feeding mechanism.
4. The hanging device with a feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the two hooks corresponding to the same elastic hook gradually increases in the direction away from the elastic support arm.
5. A method for attaching fixtures to parts using the apparatus described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The parts to be hung are pushed out from the feeding channel at a preset speed; While the power component drives the elastic hook to move at a preset speed, the compression structure compresses the distance between the two hook parts corresponding to the same elastic hook to match the distance between the two hook slots of the part to be hung. The elastic hook extends into the hook groove corresponding to the part to be hung, and the part to be hung continues to move away from the feeding mechanism along with the elastic hook.
6. The method for attaching a fixture to a part according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mating part of the elastic support arm moves along the inner wall of the constricted compression section and the elastic hook channel under the drive of the power component.