Filter cover machining fixture and method

Abstract

The application relates to the field of machining jigs, in particular to a filter cover machining jig and method, which comprises a supporting assembly, a feeding assembly, a plurality of clamping assemblies, a machining assembly and a discharging assembly; the supporting assembly comprises a base, a rotating motor and a rotating disc, the whole device is supported through the base, the rotating motor drives the rotating disc to rotate, the conveying line of the feeding assembly is used for placing workpieces needing machining and transporting, when the clamping assembly moves to a specified position following the rotating disc, a push rod drives a one-way rotating rod to move to push the workpiece, the workpiece is clamped through the clamping assembly, after clamping is completed, the rotating disc is rotated to drive the workpiece to move to a position where the machining assembly is located to perform machining treatment, after machining is completed, the rotating disc is rotated again to make the workpiece move to a position where the discharging assembly is located, the clamping assembly is loosened to discharge the workpiece through the discharging assembly, so that automatic machining is realized, and work efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of machining fixtures, and more particularly to a fixture and method for machining filter covers. Background Technology

[0002] Oil filters are an important component of engine power equipment such as vehicles, construction machinery, and ships. During engine operation, oil flows through the engine, carrying carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from various engine components back to the oil pan. Existing oil filter end caps generally include an end face and a flange, with threads and bores on the flange.

[0003] Currently, the filter cover needs to be clamped and positioned during the processing. The existing equipment requires manual feeding and clamping, and manual unloading after processing, which results in low work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a filter cover processing fixture and method, which aims to automatically load and unload materials during the processing and clamping process, making it more convenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a filter cover processing fixture, including a support assembly, a feeding assembly, multiple clamping assemblies, a processing assembly, and a discharging assembly;

[0006] The support assembly includes a base, a rotating motor, and a rotating disk. The rotating motor is mounted on the base, and the rotating disk is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating motor and located on the top of the base.

[0007] The feeding assembly includes a conveyor line, a placement plate, a push rod, and two one-way rotating rods. The conveyor line is rotatably disposed on one side of the rotating disk. The placement plate is fixed between the conveyor line and the rotating disk. The push rod is slidably connected to the placement plate. The two one-way rotating rods are rotatably disposed on both sides of the conveyor line and connected to the push rod.

[0008] Multiple clamping components are mounted on the rotating disk, the processing component is disposed on one side of the rotating disk, and the unloading component is disposed on one side of the rotating disk.

[0009] The support assembly further includes a plurality of ball bearings, which are disposed between the rotating disk and the base.

[0010] The support assembly further includes a limiter, the rotating disk has a limit block, the limit block is located on one side of the rotating disk, and the limiter is slidably disposed on one side of the limit block.

[0011] The limiter includes a limit ring, a second cylinder, and multiple limit protrusions. The second cylinder is mounted on the base. The limit ring is slidably connected to the base and fixedly connected to the output end of the second cylinder. The multiple limit protrusions are fixedly connected to the limit ring and located on one side of the limit block.

[0012] The push rod includes a rod body and a third cylinder. The third cylinder is fixed to one side of the conveyor line. The rod body is fixedly connected to the output end of the third cylinder and is located on one side of the third cylinder.

[0013] The one-way rotating rod includes a one-way rod body and a first spring. The one-way rod body is rotatably connected to the rod body, and the first spring is disposed between the one-way rod body and the rod body.

[0014] The clamping assembly includes a one-way valve, an air outlet valve, two clamping cylinders, and two clamping plates. The two clamping plates are slidably connected to the rotating disk and located on one side of the rotating disk. The output ends of the two clamping cylinders are respectively fixedly connected to the two clamping plates and located on one side of the clamping plates. The one-way valve is connected to the two clamping cylinders, and the air outlet valve is connected to the two clamping cylinders.

[0015] The machining component includes a threading structure and a boring structure, which are located on one side of the rotating disk.

[0016] Secondly, the present invention also provides a method of using a filter cover processing fixture, comprising: placing the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor line;

[0017] The conveyor line is started to transport the parts to the placement plate, and the push rod is started to place the workpiece on the turntable;

[0018] The clamping assembly is activated to clamp the workpiece.

[0019] Rotate the turntable to the second station and process it through the processing components;

[0020] The rotating disc is moved to the third station, where the processed workpiece is discharged through the unloading assembly.

[0021] The filter cover processing fixture and method of the present invention supports the entire device via a base. A rotating motor drives the rotating disk to rotate. The conveyor line of the feeding assembly is used to place and transport the workpiece to be processed. The workpiece can be pushed onto the placement plate to await processing. Multiple clamping assemblies are installed on the rotating disk. When the clamping assembly moves to a designated position with the rotating disk, the push rod can drive the one-way rotating rod to move to push the workpiece. Since the one-way rotating rod can only push in one direction, the workpiece can push the one-way rotating rod to rotate and enter the placement plate during feeding. However, when pushing the workpiece, the one-way rotating rod is prohibited from rotating, thus pushing the workpiece onto the clamping assembly. The clamping assembly clamps the workpiece. After clamping, the rotating disk is rotated to move the workpiece to the position of the processing assembly for processing. After processing, the rotating disk is rotated again to move the workpiece to the position of the unloading assembly, releasing the clamping assembly for unloading. This allows for automatic processing and improves work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter cover processing fixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a right-side structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of detail A.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a front structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of detail B.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the method of using the filter cover processing fixture according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] 101-Support assembly, 102-Feeding assembly, 103-Clamping assembly, 104-Processing assembly, 105-Unloading assembly, 106-Base, 107-Rotating motor, 108-Rotating disk, 109-Conveyor line, 110-Placement plate, 111-Push rod, 112-One-way rotating rod, 201-Ball bearing, 202-Limiter, 203-Limit block, 204-Limit ring, 205-Second cylinder, 206-Limit protrusion, 207-Rod body 208-Third cylinder, 209-One-way lever body, 210-First spring, 211-One-way valve, 212-Outlet valve, 213-Clamping cylinder, 214-Clamping plate, 215-Air pump, 216-Pressing cylinder, 217-Connector, 218-Threaded structure, 219-Bore structure, 220-Protruding body, 221-Baffle plate, 222-Groove, 223-Second spring, 224-Lever, 225-Pull cylinder, 226-Storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0034] First Embodiment

[0035] Please see Figures 1-2 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter cover processing fixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] This invention provides a filter cover machining fixture:

[0037] It includes a support assembly 101, a feeding assembly 102, multiple clamping assemblies 103, a processing assembly 104, and a discharging assembly 105;

[0038] The support assembly 101 includes a base 106, a rotating motor 107, and a rotating disk 108. The rotating motor 107 is mounted on the base 106, and the rotating disk 108 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating motor 107 and located on the top of the base 106.

[0039] The feeding assembly 102 includes a conveyor line 109, a placement plate 110, a push rod 111, and two one-way rotating rods 112. The conveyor line 109 is rotatably disposed on one side of the rotating disk 108. The placement plate 110 is fixed between the conveyor line 109 and the rotating disk 108. The push rod 111 is slidably connected to the placement plate 110. The two one-way rotating rods 112 are rotatably disposed on both sides of the conveyor line 109 and connected to the push rod 111.

[0040] Multiple clamping components 103 are mounted on the rotating disk 108, the processing component 104 is disposed on one side of the rotating disk 108, and the unloading component 105 is disposed on one side of the rotating disk 108.

[0041] In this embodiment, the base 106 supports the entire device. The rotating motor 107 drives the rotating disk 108 to rotate. The conveyor line 109 of the loading assembly 102 is used to place and transport the workpieces to be processed. The workpieces can be pushed onto the placement plate 110 to await processing. Multiple clamping assemblies 103 are installed on the rotating disk 108. When the clamping assemblies 103 move to a designated position with the rotating disk 108, the push rod 111 can drive the one-way rotating rod 112 to move to push the workpiece. Since the one-way rotating rod 112 can only push in one direction, it can only push in one direction. When the workpiece is being fed, it can push the one-way rotating rod 112 to rotate and enter the placement plate 110. When pushing the workpiece, the one-way rotating rod 112 is also prevented from rotating, so that the workpiece can be pushed onto the clamping assembly 103 and clamped by the clamping assembly 103. After clamping, the rotating disk 108 is rotated to move the workpiece to the position of the processing assembly 104 for processing. After processing, the rotating disk 108 is rotated again to move the workpiece to the position of the unloading assembly 105, and the clamping assembly 103 is released to unload the workpiece through the unloading assembly 105. This allows for automatic processing and improves work efficiency.

[0042] Second Embodiment

[0043] Please see Figures 2-8 , Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter cover processing fixture according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the filter cover machining fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a right-side structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of detail A. Figure 6This is a front structural diagram of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A magnified view of detail B. Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the filter cover processing fixture according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Based on the first embodiment, the present invention also provides a filter cover processing fixture, wherein the support assembly 101 further includes a plurality of ball bearings 201 disposed between the rotating disk 108 and the base 106. The plurality of ball bearings 201 can support the rotating disk 108, making the rotation of the rotating disk 108 more stable.

[0044] Furthermore, the support assembly 101 also includes a limiter 202, and the rotating disk 108 has a limit block 203. The limit block 203 is located on one side of the rotating disk 108, and the limiter 202 is slidably disposed on one side of the limit block 203. Since the rotation of the rotating motor 107 controlled by the PLC may have a certain error, which may lead to a decrease in machining accuracy, the limit block 203 is provided on the rotating disk 108 so that after the rotating disk 108 moves to the corresponding position, the limit block 203 can contact the limiter 202 to assist in positioning.

[0045] Specifically, the limiter 202 includes a limit ring 204, a second cylinder 205, and multiple limit protrusions 206. The second cylinder 205 is mounted on the base 106. The limit ring 204 is slidably connected to the base 106 and fixedly connected to the output end of the second cylinder 205. The multiple limit protrusions 206 are fixedly connected to the limit ring 204 and located on one side of the limit block 203. During limiting, the second cylinder 205 drives the limit ring 204 to move upward, allowing the limit protrusions 206 to contact the limit block 203 for positioning.

[0046] Specifically, the push rod 111 includes a rod body 207 and a third cylinder 208. The third cylinder 208 is fixed to one side of the conveyor line 109. The rod body 207 is fixedly connected to the output end of the third cylinder 208 and is located on one side of the third cylinder 208. The rod body 207 can be driven to slide by the third cylinder 208, thereby automatically controlling the material pushing.

[0047] Additionally, the one-way rotating rod 112 includes a one-way rod body 209 and a first spring 210. The one-way rod body 209 is rotatably connected to the rod body 207. The first spring 210 is disposed between the one-way rod body 209 and the rod body 207. A locking block is provided on the side of the one-way rod body 209 away from the first spring 210 to restrict the reverse rotation of the guide rod body. The one-way rod body 209 can rotate away from the locking block to allow the workpiece to pass through. After the workpiece passes through, the restoring force of the first spring 210 can drive the one-way rod body 209 to return to its initial position.

[0048] Specifically, the clamping assembly 103 includes a one-way valve 211, an air outlet valve 212, two clamping cylinders 213, and two clamping plates 214. The two clamping plates 214 are slidably connected to the rotating disk 108 and located on one side of the rotating disk 108. The output ends of the two clamping cylinders 213 are respectively fixedly connected to the two clamping plates 214 and located on one side of the clamping plates 214. The one-way valve 211 communicates with the two clamping cylinders 213, and the air outlet valve 212 communicates with the two clamping cylinders 213. The base 106 has an air pump 215, a pressing cylinder 216, and a connector 217. The air pump 215 is used to supply air to the connector 217, and the pressing cylinder 216 can drive the connector 217 to move downward and communicate with the one-way valve 211 to supply air. The workpiece can be clamped by two clamping plates 214. Specifically, the downward pressing cylinder 216 moves down, causing the connector 217 to move down, so that the connector 217 and the one-way valve 211 are connected. The air pump 215 is started to supply air to the two clamping cylinders 213 to push the two clamping plates 214 to slide and clamp. When it is necessary to release, the air outlet valve 212 can be opened to discharge the gas.

[0049] The machining assembly 104 includes a threading structure 218 and a boring structure 219, which are located on one side of the rotating disk 108. The threading structure 218 can be used to machine threads on the workpiece, and the boring structure 219 can be used to drill holes in the workpiece. This allows for the installation of necessary machining mechanisms at different locations around the rotating disk 108, improving work efficiency.

[0050] The limiting protrusion 206 includes a protrusion body 220 and a baffle 221. The protrusion body 220 has a groove 222, and the baffle 221 is fixedly connected to the protrusion body 220 and located at the top of the protrusion body 220. The second cylinder 205 can have two strokes to assist in positioning. Specifically, it first drives the limiting ring 204 to lift, so that the baffle 221 can limit the position of the limiting block 203. Then, it drives the second cylinder 205 again to push the limiting ring 204 upward, so that the limiting block 203 enters the groove 222, which can more stably limit the position of the rotating disk 108. When it is necessary to continue rotating the rotating disk 108, the second cylinder 205 is released.

[0051] The clamping assembly 103 also includes a second spring 223, which is disposed between the two clamping plates 214. After venting through the vent valve 212, the restoring force of the second spring 223 can push the two clamping plates 214 apart, making it more convenient to use.

[0052] Finally, the unloading assembly 105 includes a lever 224, a pulling cylinder 225, and a storage box 226. The lever 224 is slidably disposed on one side of the rotating disk 108, the output end of the pulling cylinder 225 is connected to the lever 224, and the storage box 226 is disposed at the bottom of the lever 224. The pulling cylinder 225 can drive the lever 224 to slide, thereby allowing the workpiece to be moved into the storage box 226 after the clamping assembly 103 is released, making it more convenient to use.

[0053] Third Embodiment

[0054] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the method of using the filter cover processing fixture according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Based on the second embodiment, the present invention also provides a method of using the filter cover processing fixture, comprising:

[0055] S101 Place the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor line 109;

[0056] The entire device is supported by the base 106. The rotating motor 107 can drive the rotating disk 108 to rotate. The conveyor line 109 of the feeding assembly 102 is used to place and transport the workpieces to be processed. The workpieces can be pushed onto the placement plate 110 to wait for processing.

[0057] S102 starts the conveyor line 109 to transport the parts to the placement plate 110, and starts the push rod 111 to place the workpiece on the rotating disk 108;

[0058] Multiple clamping assemblies 103 are installed on the rotating disk 108. When the clamping assembly 103 moves to a designated position along with the rotating disk 108, the push rod 111 can drive the one-way rotating rod 112 to move to push the workpiece. Since the one-way rotating rod 112 can only push in one direction, the workpiece can push the one-way rotating rod 112 to rotate and enter the placement plate 110 when feeding. However, when pushing the workpiece, the one-way rotating rod 112 is prohibited from rotating, so that the workpiece can be pushed onto the clamping assembly 103.

[0059] S103 activates the clamping assembly 103 to clamp the workpiece;

[0060] S104 rotates the rotary table 108 to the second station and processes the material through the processing component 104;

[0061] After clamping is completed, rotating the rotating disk 108 moves the workpiece to the location of the processing component 104 for processing.

[0062] S105 rotates the turntable 108 to the third station, where the processed workpiece is discharged through the unloading assembly 105.

[0063] After processing is completed, the rotating disk 108 is rotated again to move the workpiece to the position of the unloading component 105, and the clamping component 103 is released to unload the workpiece through the unloading component 105, thereby enabling automatic processing and improving work efficiency.

[0064] The above description discloses only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes of the above embodiments can be implemented, and equivalent changes made in accordance with the claims of the present invention are still within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A filter cover machining fixture, characterized in that, Includes support components, feeding components, multiple clamping components, processing components, and unloading components; The support assembly includes a base, a rotating motor, and a rotating disk. The rotating motor is mounted on the base, and the rotating disk is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating motor and located on the top of the base. The feeding assembly includes a conveyor line, a placement plate, a push rod, and two one-way rotating rods. The conveyor line is rotatably disposed on one side of the rotating disk. The placement plate is fixed between the conveyor line and the rotating disk. The push rod is slidably connected to the placement plate. The two one-way rotating rods are rotatably disposed on both sides of the conveyor line and connected to the push rod. Multiple clamping assemblies are mounted on the rotating disk. The processing assembly and the unloading assembly are located on one side of the rotating disk. The unloading assembly includes a lever, a pulling cylinder, and a storage box. The lever is slidably disposed on one side of the rotating disk. The output end of the pulling cylinder is connected to the lever. The storage box is disposed at the bottom of the lever. The clamping assembly includes a one-way valve, an exhaust valve, two clamping cylinders, and two clamping plates. The two clamping plates are slidably connected to the rotating disk and located on one side of the rotating disk. The output ends of the two clamping cylinders are respectively fixedly connected to the two clamping plates and located on one side of the clamping plates. The one-way valve communicates with the two clamping cylinders, and the exhaust valve communicates with the two clamping cylinders. The support assembly also includes a limiter. The rotating disk has a limiting block located on one side of the rotating disk, and a limiter is slidably disposed on one side of the limiting block. The limiter includes a limiting ring, a second cylinder, and multiple limiting protrusions. The second cylinder is disposed on the base, the limiting ring is slidably connected to the base and fixedly connected to the output end of the second cylinder, and the multiple limiting protrusions are fixedly connected to the limiting ring and located on one side of the limiting block. Each limiting protrusion includes a protrusion body and a baffle. The protrusion body has a groove, and the baffle is fixedly connected to the protrusion body and located at the top of the protrusion body. The base has an air pump, a pressing cylinder, and a connector. The air pump is used to supply air to the connector, and the pressing cylinder can drive the connector to move downward to communicate with a one-way valve to supply air.

2. The filter cover processing fixture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly also includes a plurality of ball bearings disposed between the rotating disk and the base.

3. The filter cover processing fixture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The push rod includes a rod body and a third cylinder. The third cylinder is fixed to one side of the conveyor line. The rod body is fixedly connected to the output end of the third cylinder and is located on one side of the third cylinder.

4. The filter cover processing fixture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The one-way rotating rod includes a one-way rod body and a first spring. The one-way rod body is rotatably connected to the rod body, and the first spring is disposed between the one-way rod body and the rod body.

5. The filter cover processing fixture as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The machining assembly includes a threading structure and a boring structure, which are located on one side of the rotating disk.

6. A method of using a filter cover machining fixture, applied to the filter cover machining fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Its features are, This includes: placing the workpiece to be processed onto the conveyor line; The conveyor line is started to transport the parts to the placement plate, and the push rod is started to place the workpiece on the rotating disk; The clamping assembly is activated to clamp the workpiece. Rotate the turntable to the second station and process it through the processing components; The rotating disc is moved to the third station, where the processed workpiece is discharged through the unloading assembly.

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