An automatic pipe laying machine
By designing an automatic pipe-laying machine, the direction detection, automatic adjustment, and automatic rejection of unqualified pipes are realized, solving the problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, and error-prone manual pipe laying, and improving production efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YANGZHOU ZHITONG AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing technology of manual pipe laying has the problems of being time-consuming, labor-intensive, costly and error-prone. In particular, when used in conjunction with high-efficiency and high-speed pipe cutting machines, it can easily lead to visual fatigue and mental boredom, resulting in errors and affecting production plans and schedules.
An automatic pipe-laying machine was designed, including a screening and sorting device, a feeding mechanism, a strip-by-strip output mechanism, a direction detection mechanism, a rotating and directional separating mechanism, a conveying mechanism, and a handling mechanism. It can realize the direction detection and identification of the receiving pipes, automatically adjust the direction, position the plugs, and automatically remove unqualified pipes. It can also dynamically follow the rebar cutting machine.
It achieves efficient automatic pipe routing, reduces labor costs, improves production efficiency, reduces error rates, can adapt to receiving pipes of different lengths, expands the application range, and improves the stability and efficiency of the production line.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic components technology, and specifically to an automatic pipe-laying machine. Background Technology
[0002] For example, when power transistors such as TO220-MOS transistors and GBJ2510 rectifier bridge rectifiers are packaged and then enter the lead cutting and separation process, personnel need to sort each receiving tube by direction, position the plugs (heads), and place them in the pause supply tube compartment of the lead cutting machine in an orderly and regular manner so that the lead cutting machine can use them.
[0003] However, when personnel work with high-efficiency, high-speed rebar cutting machines for extended periods, the prolonged focus on complex tasks such as sorting and inspection can easily lead to visual fatigue and mental exhaustion, resulting in errors. When errors occur during manual pipe arrangement, the rebar cutting machine must be paused, and production can only resume after hundreds of rebars in the storage compartment have been inspected and the abnormalities removed. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, impacting the production line's production plan and scheduling progress. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic pipe laying machine, which solves the technical problems of time-consuming, labor-intensive, high-cost, and high-error-rate manual pipe laying in the prior art.
[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention discloses an automatic pipe-laying machine, comprising:
[0006] frame;
[0007] A screening and sorting device is installed on top of the frame, including...
[0008] frame,
[0009] The temporary storage compartment is installed inside the frame.
[0010] A feeding mechanism, installed at the lower outlet of the temporary storage bin, is used to continuously feed the receiving pipe inside the temporary storage bin.
[0011] The strip-by-strip output mechanism, installed below the temporary storage bin, is used to output the receiving tubes one by one.
[0012] An orientation detection mechanism, installed below the output mechanism, is used to detect the orientation of the receiving tube and whether it is defective.
[0013] A rotary directional control mechanism, installed below the direction detection mechanism, has a discharge port and a defective port. It is used to rotate the normal receiving tube to the same direction and discharge it from the discharge port, and to rotate the defective receiving tube to the defective port for discharge, based on the detection result of the direction detection mechanism.
[0014] A conveying mechanism, installed below the rotary directional mechanism, is used to transport the normal receiving pipe discharged from the discharge port to a specific position.
[0015] A handling mechanism, installed above the conveying mechanism, is used to handle the normal receiving tube at a specific location;
[0016] A grabbing and dispensing device is installed on one side of the screening and sorting device to grab and dispensing the receiving pipe into the pause supply bin of the rebar cutting machine.
[0017] This application can efficiently and automatically realize direction detection and recognition, automatic direction adjustment, positioning plugs and automatic rejection of unqualified pipe materials, achieve orderly arrangement, and dynamically follow the rebar cutting machine to automatically discharge into the temporary storage bin of the rebar cutting machine, achieving efficient storage and cooperating with the work of the rebar cutting machine at any time.
[0018] Based on the above technical solution, the solution of this application can be further improved as follows:
[0019] Preferably, the temporary storage bin includes:
[0020] The base plate is horizontally arranged, including
[0021] L-shaped panel
[0022] A support plate is installed laterally on the outside of the L-shaped plate;
[0023] Two side panels are respectively positioned opposite each other on the left and right sides of the base plate;
[0024] The rear door is hinged at the bottom to the outer side of the support plate;
[0025] The front panel is vertically installed between the two side panels;
[0026] Two deflector plates, in a Z-shaped structure, are vertically mounted on the two side plates respectively, with one side fitting against the inner side of the rear door and the other side fitting against the inner side of the L-shaped plate.
[0027] An inclined plate is provided at the bottom edge of the front side plate and extends obliquely downward to the top of the L-shaped plate;
[0028] Multiple guide plates are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the inclined plate and extend diagonally downward to the side of the L-shaped plate;
[0029] The first adjusting plate is vertically installed on one side inside the front plate and attached to the guide plate on the other side. The first adjusting plate can move laterally left and right to adapt to receiving pipes of different lengths.
[0030] The second adjusting plate is vertically installed on the top surface of the L-shaped plate, and the first adjusting plate can move laterally to cooperate with the first adjusting plate. This solution has a large storage chamber with high storage capacity, which is convenient for production use. The rear door facilitates the insertion of the receiving tube, improving the feeding efficiency. The guide plate, inclined plate and guide plate guide the receiving tube in the chamber, ensuring the continuity and stability of the discharge. In addition, by setting the first adjusting plate and the second adjusting plate that can move laterally to the left and right, the receiving tubes of different lengths can be limited, thereby improving the applicability.
[0031] Preferably, the inclined plate has a plurality of left-right spaced clearance grooves on its bottom edge, the L-shaped plate has a plurality of left-right spaced movable grooves on its bottom, and the L-shaped plate has a detection through groove on its side wall.
[0032] The sending mechanism includes
[0033] Multiple pusher modules, each corresponding to one of the clearance slots, the pusher module including
[0034] The first cylinder is mounted on the frame.
[0035] An L-shaped push plate is installed on the drive end of the first cylinder, and the horizontal section of the L-shaped push plate is located above the first cylinder.
[0036] Push module, including
[0037] The second cylinder is installed at the bottom of the support plate.
[0038] A transverse support plate is installed at the drive end of the second cylinder.
[0039] Multiple stepped push plates are installed on one side of the transverse support plate and are inserted into the movable slots one by one.
[0040] Flattening module, including
[0041] The third cylinder is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped plate.
[0042] The push plate, which has an L-shaped structure, is installed on the drive end of the third cylinder, and the horizontal section of the push plate is in contact with the top of the L-shaped plate.
[0043] The first sensor is installed on the top of the support plate and corresponds to the detection channel. This solution can avoid jamming of the receiving tube, improve the stability of the conveying, and enable continuous and stable conveying of the receiving tube. It also avoids the accumulation of each output mechanism and can adjust the posture of the output receiving tube, which is convenient for further adjustment of each output mechanism.
[0044] Preferably, the output mechanism includes:
[0045] A support platform is installed on top of the frame.
[0046] Two limiting structures are installed opposite each other on the top of the support platform, and one of the limiting structures is capable of lateral displacement. The limiting structure includes...
[0047] First vertical board,
[0048] A horizontal plate is installed on top of the first vertical plate.
[0049] A limiting baffle is vertically installed on the outside of the horizontal plate.
[0050] An exit baffle is vertically installed on the inner rear end of the limiting baffle.
[0051] The guide plate is installed horizontally on the inner side of the horizontal plate.
[0052] The fourth cylinder is located at the rear end of the inner side of the guide plate, and the drive end of the fourth cylinder is arranged vertically.
[0053] The second sensor is disposed inside the fourth cylinder, and the second sensor is located at the front end of the outlet baffle.
[0054] The third sensor is located inside the fourth cylinder, and the second sensor is located at the rear end of the outlet baffle.
[0055] A conveyor belt, positioned between the guide plate and the horizontal plate, is used to drive the receiving pipe to move horizontally.
[0056] The guide structure is connected to the conveyor belt for transmission.
[0057] The first synchronous drive mechanism is connected to the two guide structures for driving the two conveyor belts to move synchronously. This solution can efficiently and stably output the take-up tubes one by one, thereby ensuring that the subsequent mechanisms can work normally. It can also be adapted to the use of take-up tubes of different lengths, with a wide range of applications and good performance.
[0058] Preferably, the rotary directional mechanism includes:
[0059] A fixing plate is installed on the top of the frame.
[0060] Two screening structures are mounted opposite each other on the top of the fixed plate, and one of the screening structures is capable of lateral displacement. The screening structure includes...
[0061] The second vertical board,
[0062] Three directional plates are vertically arranged inside the first vertical plate, cooperating to form a top-opening arc groove, the discharge port, and the defect port, with the discharge port and defect port located on the bottom sides of the arc groove.
[0063] A concave block is arranged between the first vertical plate and the dividing plate.
[0064] A drive shaft is rotatably connected to the second vertical plate, with one end connected to the concave block and the other end penetrating through the second vertical plate;
[0065] The second synchronous drive mechanism is connected to the two drive shafts and is used to drive the two concave blocks to rotate synchronously.
[0066] The horizontal plate is installed behind the second vertical plate.
[0067] Two blocking modules, each corresponding to one of the screening structures, each blocking module includes...
[0068] The sealing block is placed beside the defective opening.
[0069] The fifth cylinder is mounted on the horizontal plate, and its drive end is connected to the sealing block. This solution enables the direction adjustment and defective material rejection of the receiving pipe. It has high working efficiency, good operational stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0070] Preferably, the orientation detection mechanism includes:
[0071] Two guide modules, each corresponding to one of the screening structures, each guide module includes...
[0072] Guide strips are installed on the transverse plate.
[0073] Guide strips, mounted on one of the aforementioned dividing plates, are used to cooperate with the guide strips to form a vertical channel.
[0074] The sixth cylinder, mounted on the horizontal plate, is used to prevent the receiving pipe in the vertical channel from falling into the arc groove.
[0075] A detection module, arranged beside one of the aforementioned guide modules, includes...
[0076] The fourth sensor is located beside the vertical channel and above the sixth cylinder.
[0077] The fifth sensor is arranged beside the vertical channel and between the fourth sensor and the sixth cylinder. This solution can detect the direction and defects of the receiving tube. It has high detection accuracy, good operational stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0078] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes:
[0079] Two concave plates, angled downwards, are installed one-to-one on the front side of the second vertical plate and correspond to the discharge port;
[0080] A planar conveying module is arranged below the concave plate, including...
[0081] Two conveyor belts are arranged facing each other, left and right;
[0082] The third synchronous drive mechanism is connected to the two conveyor belts and is used to drive the two conveyor belts to rotate synchronously.
[0083] Two stop plates are installed on the front side of the planar conveyor module. This solution can efficiently and stably transport the screened and sorted receiving tube to a specific position. It has the advantages of simple and compact structure, is easy to manufacture and install, has good performance, high stability, and great application value.
[0084] Preferably, the conveying mechanism includes:
[0085] Lifting module, including
[0086] The lifting plate is arranged horizontally, and the lifting plate has multiple first limiting plates on its front and rear sides.
[0087] The seventh cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the drive end of the seventh cylinder is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate;
[0088] Translation module, including
[0089] support
[0090] Multiple adsorption components are vertically mounted on the support.
[0091] The eighth cylinder is mounted on the support platform, and the drive end of the eighth cylinder is connected to the bracket. With this solution, the receiving tube can be moved from a specific position to the gripping and dispensing device. It has high displacement accuracy, good running stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0092] Preferably, the grasping and dispensing device includes:
[0093] Tilting mechanism, including
[0094] A tilting plate is rotatably connected to the frame, and multiple second limiting plates are provided on the front and rear sides of the tilting plate, while a third limiting plate is provided at the lower end of the tilting plate.
[0095] The drive cylinder is hinged at one end to one end of the tilting plate and at the other end to the frame;
[0096] Mechanical grippers, including
[0097] Mounting plate,
[0098] Two gripper cylinders are mounted on both sides of the mounting plate.
[0099] Four clamping blocks are installed one-to-one with the drive end of the gripper cylinder.
[0100] An inclined plane drive mechanism is installed on the frame, and the drive end of the inclined plane drive mechanism is connected to the mounting plate. With this solution, the screened and sorted receiving tubes can be placed stably and efficiently in the temporary storage bin of the rebar cutter, achieving efficient storage and cooperating with the work of the rebar cutter at any time, which greatly improves the production efficiency of the rebar cutter.
[0101] Preferably, the top surface of the frame is provided with a receiving groove, which is located behind the screening and sorting device;
[0102] The top surface of the frame is provided with multiple guide plates, which are used to guide the defective receiving pipes discharged from the defective outlet into the receiving trough. With this solution, defective receiving pipes discharged from the defective outlet can be collected and stored, which is convenient for operators to handle centrally, improves work efficiency and reduces labor intensity.
[0103] Through the above technical solution, the present invention achieves the following beneficial effects:
[0104] 1. This application can efficiently and automatically detect and identify the direction of the receiving tube, automatically adjust the direction, position the plug and automatically remove unqualified tubes, achieve orderly feeding and arrangement, and dynamically follow the rebar cutter to automatically feed into the temporary storage bin of the rebar cutter, achieving efficient storage and cooperating with the work of the rebar cutter at any time;
[0105] 2. This application improves versatility and expands the application range by adjusting the left and right lateral displacement of each mechanism to process receiving pipes of different lengths. Attached Figure Description
[0106] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0107] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic pipe laying machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0108] Figure 2 for Figure 1The diagram shows the structure of the automatic pipe laying machine after the protective plate on the frame has been removed.
[0109] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the temporary storage bin as described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0110] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the delivery mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0111] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the temporary storage compartment after the rear door is removed, as described in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0112] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the output mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0113] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the output mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective;
[0114] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating direction-dividing mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0115] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the orientation detection mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0116] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0117] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the transport mechanism and gripping and delivery device described in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0118] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the receiving pipe structure;
[0119] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0120] 1. Frame; 2. Screening and sorting device; 3. Gripping and feeding device; 4. Holding tank; 5. Guide plate;
[0121] 21. Frame; 22. Temporary storage bin; 23. Delivery mechanism; 24. Item-by-item output mechanism; 25. Direction detection mechanism; 26. Rotation and direction-dividing mechanism; 27. Conveying mechanism; 28. Handling mechanism; 31. Tilting mechanism; 32. Mechanical gripper;
[0122] 221. Base plate; 222. Side plate; 223. Rear door; 224. Front plate; 225. Flow deflector; 226. Inclined plate; 227. Guide plate; 228. First adjusting plate; 229. Second adjusting plate; 231. Pushing module; 232. Pushing module; 233. Leveling module; 234. First sensor; 241. Support platform; 242. Limiting structure; 243. First synchronous drive mechanism; 251. Guide module; 52. Detection module; 261. Fixing plate; 262. Screening structure; 263. Second synchronous drive mechanism; 264. Transverse plate; 265. Blocking module; 271. Concave plate; 272. Planar conveying module; 273. Stop plate; 281. Lifting module; 282. Translation module; 311. Tilting plate; 312. Drive cylinder; 321. Mounting plate; 322. Gripper cylinder; 323. Clamping block; 324. Inclined drive mechanism;
[0123] 221a, L-shaped plate; 221b, support plate; 226a, clearance groove; 231a, first cylinder; 231b, L-shaped push plate; 232a, second cylinder; 232b, transverse support plate; 232c, stepped push plate; 223a, third cylinder; 223b, push plate; 242a, first vertical plate; 242b, horizontal plate; 242c, limiting baffle; 242d, limiting baffle; 242e, guide plate; 242f, fourth cylinder; 242g, second sensor; 242h, third sensor; 242i, conveyor belt; 242j, guide structure; 2 51a, Guide bar; 251b, Guide strip; 251c, Sixth cylinder; 252a, Fourth sensor; 252b, Fifth sensor; 262a, Second vertical plate; 262b, Directional plate; 262c, Concave block; 262d, Drive shaft; 265a, Sealing block; 265b, Fifth cylinder; 272a, Conveyor belt; 272b, Third synchronous drive mechanism; 281a, Lifting plate; 281b, Seventh cylinder; 282a, Support; 282b, Adsorption assembly; 282c, Eighth cylinder; 311a, Second limiting plate; 311b, Third limiting plate;
[0124] 221a1, active groove; 221a2, detection through groove. Detailed Implementation
[0125] The embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solution of the present invention and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0126] First, it should be noted that some directional terms used in the following description to clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, such as "left and right sides", "front and back sides", "above", and "below", are all used by analogy to the normal orientation of the components in the automatic pipe laying machine. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0127] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features.
[0128] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0129] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed description of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0130] Example:
[0131] like Figures 1-11 As shown in the figure, this application discloses an automatic pipe feeding machine, which is used to realize functions such as direction detection and identification, automatic direction adjustment, positioning plug and rejection of unqualified pipes for receiving pipes, so as to achieve efficient storage and cooperate with the work of the rebar cutting machine at any time. Its specific structure includes: frame 1, screening and sorting device 2 and gripping and feeding device 3.
[0132] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the frame 1 has a box-like structure, and is equipped with casters and telescopic adjustable supports at the four corners of the bottom to facilitate the movement and placement of the equipment; a handle is provided on the outside to facilitate push and pull by the operator.
[0133] like Figure 2 As shown, the sorting and sorting device 2 is installed on the top of the frame 1 and includes a frame 21, a temporary storage bin 22, a feeding mechanism 23, a strip-by-strip output mechanism 24, a direction detection mechanism 25, a rotation and direction-dividing mechanism 26, a conveying mechanism 27, and a handling mechanism 28.
[0134] Specifically, frame 21 is used to cover, protect, and support other mechanisms; temporary storage bin 22 is installed inside frame 21 for placing receiving tubes; delivery mechanism 23 is installed at the lower outlet of temporary storage bin 22 for continuously delivering receiving tubes from temporary storage bin 22; output mechanism 24 is installed below temporary storage bin 22 for outputting receiving tubes one by one; direction detection mechanism 25 is installed below output mechanism 24 for detecting the direction of receiving tubes and whether they are defective; rotation and direction-dividing mechanism 26 is installed below direction detection mechanism 25, and has a discharge port and a defective port, for rotating normal receiving tubes to the same direction and discharging them from the discharge port, and rotating defective receiving tubes to the defective port and discharging them from the defective port, according to the detection results of direction detection mechanism 25; conveying mechanism 27 is installed below rotation and direction-dividing mechanism 26 for conveying normal receiving tubes discharged from the discharge port to a specific position; handling mechanism 28 is installed above conveying mechanism 27 for handling normal receiving tubes at a specific position.
[0135] like Figure 2 As shown, the grabbing and dispensing device 3 is installed on one side of the screening and sorting device 2 and is used to grab and dispensing the receiving pipe into the pause supply bin of the rebar cutting machine.
[0136] In the above technical solution, the receiving tubes are first fed in large quantities into the temporary storage bin 22 of the screening and sorting device 2. When the equipment is working, under the action of the feeding mechanism 23, the receiving tubes in the temporary storage bin 22 fall in small and continuous amounts onto the strip output mechanism 24. Then, the strip output mechanism 24 outputs the receiving tubes one by one to the direction detection mechanism 25. The direction detection mechanism 25 detects the direction of the receiving tubes and whether they are defective. After the detection is completed, it sends them to the rotary direction-dividing mechanism 26. If the receiving tube is a normal receiving tube, it is considered to be properly received. The rotating and directional mechanism 26 rotates the normal receiving tube to the same direction and discharges it from the discharge port. If the receiving tube is a defective receiving tube (without a plug or the tube is placed in reverse), the defective receiving tube is rotated to discharge from the defective outlet. The normal receiving tube discharged from the discharge port is transported by the conveying mechanism 27 and moved to a specific position. Then, it is placed on the gripping and dispensing device 3 by the handling mechanism 28. The gripping and dispensing device 3 then puts the receiving tubes into the pause supply tube bin of the rebar cutter in an orderly and regular manner so that the rebar cutter can use it.
[0137] This invention can efficiently and automatically detect and identify direction, automatically adjust direction, position plugs and automatically remove unqualified pipe materials, achieve orderly arrangement, and dynamically follow the rebar cutter to automatically enter the temporary storage bin of the rebar cutter, achieving efficient storage and cooperating with the rebar cutter's work at any time.
[0138] In some embodiments, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the temporary storage bin 22 is further designed, and its overall structure is a rectangular box, including:
[0139] Base plate 221, arranged horizontally, including
[0140] L-shaped plate 221a, which has sealing plates on both sides, is used to block the material tube and prevent the material receiving tube from detaching from the sides.
[0141] Support plate 221b is installed laterally on the outside of L-shaped plate 221a.
[0142] Two side panels 222 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the base plate 221. The side panels 222 are installed on the frame 21 to obtain stable support.
[0143] The rear door 223 is hinged to the outside of the support plate 221b at the bottom. The rear door 223 is hinged to the support plate 221b through multiple hinges, which makes it easy to install and provides a stable connection.
[0144] The front side plate 224 is vertically installed between the two side plates 222; the front side plate 224 has an observation window, which makes it easy for operators to observe the remaining amount of the receiving tube in the temporary storage bin 22.
[0145] Two guide plates 225, in a Z-shaped structure, are vertically installed on two side plates 222 respectively, with one side attached to the inner side of the rear door 223 and the other side attached to the inner side of the L-shaped plate 221a. The middle section of the guide plate 225 is designed to slope downwards, thereby guiding the receiving pipe near the rear door 223 in the upper cavity of the temporary storage chamber 22 to concentrate in the middle, thus facilitating material discharge.
[0146] An inclined plate 226 is located at the bottom edge of the front side plate 224 and extends obliquely downward to above the L-shaped plate 221a. It is used to guide the receiving pipes near the front side plate 224 in the upper cavity of the temporary storage bin 22 to concentrate in the middle, thereby facilitating material discharge.
[0147] Multiple guide plates 227 are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the inclined plate 226 and extend diagonally downward to the side of the L-shaped plate 221a. The guide plates 227 are used to limit the size of the outlet of the temporary storage bin 22, thereby limiting the single discharge amount of the receiving pipe and preventing the subsequent mechanism from accumulating too much material pipe during operation.
[0148] It is understandable that, such as Figure 4 As shown, the lower outlet of the temporary storage bin 22 is formed between the guide plate 227 and the L-shaped plate 221a, where the receiving tube can fall onto the output mechanism 24 below.
[0149] The first adjusting plate 228 is vertically installed on one side inside the front side plate 224, and the other side is attached to a guide plate 225. The first adjusting plate 228 can move laterally left and right to adapt to receiving pipes of different lengths. The first adjusting plate 228 has bent edges on both sides, and multiple through holes are opened on the bent edges from top to bottom. Multiple linear grooves corresponding to the through holes are opened on the front side plate 224 and the guide plate 225 that are attached to it. By passing the locking bolt through the linear groove and threadedly connecting to the through hole, the first adjusting plate 228 can be moved laterally left and right, and can be locked and fixed after displacement.
[0150] The second adjusting plate 229 is vertically installed on the top surface of the L-shaped plate 221a, and the first adjusting plate 228 can move laterally to the left and right and cooperate with the first adjusting plate 228. The bottom of the second adjusting plate 229 has a bent edge, and the L-shaped plate 221a that is in contact with it has multiple linear grooves corresponding to the through holes. By passing the locking bolts through the linear grooves and threadedly connecting them to the through holes, the second adjusting plate 229 can move laterally to the left and right and can be locked and fixed after displacement. In addition, the top of the second adjusting plate 229 has an outwardly folded guide edge for cooperating with the first adjusting plate 228 to facilitate docking.
[0151] The temporary storage chamber 22 is designed to have a large storage capacity, making it convenient for production. The rear door 223 facilitates the insertion of the receiving tube, improving feeding efficiency. The guide plate 225, inclined plate 226, and guide plate 227 guide the receiving tube in the chamber, ensuring the continuity and stability of the discharge. In addition, the first adjusting plate 228 and the second adjusting plate 229, which can move laterally to the left and right, can limit the receiving tubes of different lengths, thereby improving applicability.
[0152] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the delivery mechanism 23 is further designed, and multiple clearance grooves 226a are provided on the bottom edge of the inclined plate 226 at intervals of left and right. Multiple movable grooves 221a1 are provided on the bottom of the L-shaped plate 221a at intervals of left and right. A detection through groove 221a2 is provided on the side wall of the L-shaped plate 221a.
[0153] The feeding mechanism 23 includes: multiple feeding modules 231, a pushing module 232, a flattening module 233, and a first sensor 234; wherein, the multiple feeding modules 231 correspond one-to-one with the clearance grooves 226a; the first sensor 234 is installed on the top of the support plate 221b and corresponds to the detection through groove 221a2.
[0154] Specifically, the pusher module 231 includes:
[0155] The first cylinder 231a is mounted on the frame 21, and an L-shaped support plate is mounted on the frame 21 to support the first cylinder 231, thereby improving the stability of the installation.
[0156] The L-shaped push plate 231b is installed on the drive end of the first cylinder 231a, and the horizontal section of the L-shaped push plate 231b is located above the first cylinder 231a, thereby blocking the receiving pipe and preventing the first cylinder 231a from snagging on the receiving pipe when it retracts, which could cause damage to the equipment.
[0157] During operation, when the first sensor 234 does not detect the presence of a receiving tube, the first cylinder 231a drives the L-shaped push plate 231b to perform a lateral reciprocating motion, thereby extending into or out of the temporary storage chamber 22 through the clearance groove 226a, thus pushing the receiving tube stuck in the upper chamber of the temporary storage chamber 22 to slide onto the L-shaped plate 221a.
[0158] Specifically, the push module 232 includes:
[0159] The second cylinder 232a is mounted at the bottom of the support plate 221b.
[0160] The transverse support plate 232b is installed at the drive end of the second cylinder 232a.
[0161] Multiple stepped push plates 232c are installed on one side of the transverse support plate 232b and are inserted into the movable slots 221a1 one by one.
[0162] During operation, the second cylinder 232a drives the transverse support plate 232b to perform transverse reciprocating motion. Simultaneously, the transverse support plate 232b drives multiple stepped push plates 232c to perform transverse reciprocating motion in the corresponding movable slots 221a1. As a result, the receiving pipe falls down from the stepped push plates 232c step by step and is pushed towards the guide plate 227 until it moves to the lower outlet of the temporary storage bin 22.
[0163] Specifically, the flattening module 233 includes:
[0164] The third cylinder 233a is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped plate 221a.
[0165] The push plate 233b has an L-shaped structure and is installed on the drive end of the third cylinder 233a. The horizontal section of the push plate 233b is in contact with the top of the L-shaped plate 221a.
[0166] During operation, the third cylinder 233a drives the push plate 233b to perform a horizontal reciprocating motion. The push plate 233b then pushes the receiving pipe at the lower outlet of the temporary storage bin 22 to keep it in a neat position, which facilitates further sorting by the output mechanism 24 below.
[0167] The above design of the feeding mechanism 23 can prevent the receiving tube from getting stuck, improve the stability of the conveying, and continuously and stably convey the receiving tube. It also avoids the accumulation of each output mechanism 24 and can adjust the posture of the output receiving tube, which is convenient for further processing by each output mechanism 24.
[0168] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6-7 As shown, the output mechanism 24 is further designed, and its structure includes: a support platform 241, two limiting structures 242 and a first synchronous drive mechanism 243.
[0169] Specifically, the support platform 241 is installed on the top of the frame 1. The support platform 241 has a platform and four pillars, which can be stably fixed on the top of the frame 1.
[0170] Specifically, two limiting structures 242 are installed on the top of the support platform 241 from left to right, and one limiting structure 242 can move laterally to adapt to the use of material receiving pipes of different lengths; threaded holes are opened on both sides of the bottom of the limiting structure 242, and linear grooves corresponding to the threaded holes are opened on the support platform 241. By passing the locking bolt through the linear groove and threadedly connecting it to the threaded hole, the limiting structure 242 can be moved laterally from left to right, and can be locked and fixed after displacement.
[0171] For example, the limiting structure 242 includes:
[0172] The first vertical plate 242a is used to support other components.
[0173] Horizontal plate 242b is installed on top of the first vertical plate 242a.
[0174] The limiting baffle 242c is vertically installed on the outside of the horizontal plate 242b to limit the lateral displacement of the receiving pipe and ensure the stable operation of the mechanism.
[0175] The limiting baffle 242d is vertically installed inside the rear end of the limiting baffle 242c. The limiting baffle 242d can be adjusted up and down to accommodate tubes of different thicknesses.
[0176] A guide plate 242e is horizontally installed inside the horizontal plate 242b. The rear side of the guide plate 242e extends diagonally downward to guide the receiving tube into the direction detection mechanism 25.
[0177] The fourth cylinder 242f is located at the rear end inside the guide plate 242e, and the drive end of the fourth cylinder 242f is arranged vertically.
[0178] The second sensor 242g is located inside the fourth cylinder 242f, and is positioned at the front end of the outlet baffle 242d.
[0179] The third sensor 242h is located inside the fourth cylinder 242f, and the second sensor 242g is located at the rear end of the outlet baffle 242d.
[0180] Conveyor belt 242i, arranged between guide plate 242e and horizontal plate 242b, is used to drive the horizontal movement of the receiving tube.
[0181] The guide structure 242j is connected to the conveyor belt 242i for transmission.
[0182] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the guide structure 242j includes guide wheels rotatably connected to both ends of the inner side of the horizontal plate 242b, a drive wheel and a tension wheel rotatably connected to the inner side of the first vertical plate 242a. There are two tension wheels arranged on both sides of the drive wheel, which can move up and down to adjust the tension of the conveyor belt 242i, which is convenient for replacement and maintenance. The guide wheels keep the top surface of the conveyor belt 242i horizontal to stably transport the receiving tube.
[0183] Specifically, the first synchronous drive mechanism 243 is connected to the two guide structures 242j for driving the two conveyor belts 242i to move synchronously.
[0184] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first synchronous drive mechanism 243 includes a servo motor, a transmission belt assembly, and a transmission shaft. During operation, the servo motor drives the transmission shaft to rotate via the transmission belt assembly, and the transmission shaft in turn drives two drive wheels to rotate synchronously, thereby synchronously driving the conveyor belt 242i. One drive wheel is fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft, while the other drive wheel is movably mounted on the transmission shaft and can move axially. This achieves synchronous drive while avoiding interference with the lateral displacement of the limiting structure 242, ensuring the normal operation of the mechanism.
[0185] It should be noted that, as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the rear side of the frame 21 has multiple baffles, which are used to prevent the receiving tubes on the output mechanism 24 from falling from the rear, thus ensuring the stability of the equipment operation.
[0186] It should be noted that the distance between the conveyor belt 242i and the limit baffle 242d is matched with the height of the receiving tube, thereby preventing the receiving tubes from being sent out in a stacked manner, ensuring that only one receiving tube is sent out at a time, and improving the stability of the equipment operation.
[0187] During operation, the two limiting structures 242 support both ends of the receiving tube, while the first synchronous drive mechanism 243 drives the conveyor belt 242i on the two limiting structures 242 to move synchronously. Specifically, it performs a cyclical reciprocating motion of one forward stroke and one backward stroke, with the length of one stroke being equal to the width of the receiving tube, thus ensuring output of each tube. When the conveyor belt 242 moves forward one stroke, it drives the receiving tube to move closer to the fourth cylinder 242f. Subsequently, the upper receiving tube collapses, filling the space left by the movement. Therefore, when the conveyor belt 242 moves backward one stroke, the receiving tube cannot move backward because the space behind is filled, thus remaining in its original position. After repeating the above process, the receiving tube will gradually approach the fourth cylinder 242f. In this configuration, the drive end of the fourth cylinder 242f remains extended under normal conditions to prevent the take-up tube from advancing. Therefore, when the take-up tube is tilted, one end is initially blocked by the drive end of one fourth cylinder 242f, preventing it from advancing. The other end, through this reciprocating process, gradually approaches the drive end of the other fourth cylinder 242f until it is blocked, thus correcting the tilted take-up tube. When both ends of the take-up tube are simultaneously blocked by the drive ends of two fourth cylinders 242f, both second sensors 242g are simultaneously obstructed. Based on this, it is determined that the take-up tube is in the correct orientation, and the drive ends of the two fourth cylinders 242f are retracted, no longer obstructing the take-up tube. Subsequently, when the conveyor belt 242 advances one stroke, the receiving tube passes the drive end of the fourth cylinder 242f and blocks the two third sensors 242h. Based on this, it is determined that the receiving tube has passed, and the drive ends of the two fourth cylinders 242f are controlled to extend again. Then, when the conveyor belt 242 retracts one stroke, the receiving tube will remain in place due to being blocked by the drive end of the fourth cylinder 242f. Finally, when the conveyor belt 242 advances one stroke, the receiving tube will be carried onto the guide plate 242e and then guided to fall into the direction detection mechanism 25.
[0188] Through the above design of the output mechanism 24, the take-up tubes can be output efficiently and stably, thus ensuring that the subsequent mechanisms can work normally. It can also be adapted to the use of take-up tubes of different lengths, with a wide range of applications and good performance.
[0189] In some embodiments, such as Figure 8 As shown, the rotary directional mechanism 26 is further designed to include: a fixed plate 261, two screening structures 262, a second synchronous drive mechanism 263, a transverse plate 264, and two sealing modules 265.
[0190] Specifically, the fixing plate 261 is mounted on the top of the frame 1 to support other components of the rotating direction-dividing mechanism 26.
[0191] Specifically, two screening structures 262 are installed on the top of the fixed plate 261 from left to right, and one screening structure 262 can move laterally from left to right. Threaded holes are opened on both sides of the bottom of the screening structure 262, and linear grooves corresponding to the threaded holes are opened on the fixed plate 261. Locking bolts are threaded through the linear grooves and threadedly connected to the threaded holes to realize the lateral displacement of the screening structure 262 from left to right, and can be locked and fixed after displacement.
[0192] For example, the screening structure 262 includes:
[0193] The second vertical plate 262a is used to support other components. It has a rectangular structure and good regularity.
[0194] Three directional plates 262b are vertically arranged inside the first vertical plate 242a, and cooperate with each other to form a circular arc groove with a top opening, a discharge port and a defect port. The discharge port and the defect port are located on the bottom sides of the circular arc groove. The directional plate 262b is fixedly connected to the second vertical plate 262a through a support column, which provides good stability.
[0195] A concave block 262c is arranged between the first vertical plate 242a and the dividing plate 262b. The concave block 262c is used to clamp one end of the limiting receiving tube, thereby driving it to rotate.
[0196] The drive shaft 262d is rotatably connected to the second vertical plate 262a, with one end connected to the concave block 262c and the other end passing through the second vertical plate 262a, for driving the concave block 262c to rotate.
[0197] Specifically, the second synchronous drive mechanism 263 is connected to the two drive shafts 262d for driving the two concave blocks 262c to rotate synchronously.
[0198] For example, the second synchronous drive mechanism 263 includes a motor, a first transmission belt group, a transmission shaft, and two second transmission belt groups. During operation, the motor drives the transmission shaft to rotate via the first transmission belt group, and the transmission shaft, in turn, drives the drive shaft 262d to move synchronously via the two second transmission belt groups, thereby synchronously driving the concave block 262c to move. One of the second transmission belt groups has its drive pulley fixedly mounted on the transmission shaft, while the other second transmission belt group has its drive pulley movably mounted on the transmission shaft and capable of axial movement. This achieves synchronous drive while avoiding interference with the lateral displacement of the screening structure 262, ensuring the normal operation of the mechanism.
[0199] Specifically, the horizontal plate 264 is installed on the rear side of the second vertical plate 262a and is fixedly connected to one second vertical plate 262a and slidably connected to the other second vertical plate 262a.
[0200] Specifically, the two blocking modules 265 correspond one-to-one with the screening structure 262.
[0201] For example, the blocking module 265 includes:
[0202] The sealing block 265a is placed next to the defective outlet to prevent the receiving pipe from falling into the defective outlet;
[0203] The fifth cylinder 265b is mounted on the transverse plate 264, and its drive end is connected to the sealing block 265a.
[0204] During operation, the two ends of the receiving tube fall into two screening structures 262 respectively, specifically into an arc groove with a top opening formed by the cooperation of three dividing plates 262b, and are locked and limited by concave blocks 262c; the second synchronous drive mechanism 263 drives the two concave blocks 262c to rotate synchronously through two drive shafts 262d, thereby driving the receiving tube to rotate in the arc groove; if the receiving tube is a normal receiving tube, the fifth cylinder 265b drives the blocking block 265a to extend to block the defective opening, so that when the receiving tube rotates to pass the defective opening, it will not fall down. Therefore, by rotating forward or backward, the direction of the normal receiving tube can be adjusted to be consistent and discharged from the discharge port; if the receiving tube is a defective receiving tube, the fifth cylinder 265b drives the blocking block 265a to retract, no longer blocking the defective opening, so the defective receiving tube can be rotated to be discharged from the defective opening.
[0205] The above design of the rotary directional mechanism 26 enables the direction adjustment and defective removal of the receiving tube. It has high working efficiency, good operational stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0206] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the orientation detection mechanism 25 is further designed to include: two guide modules 251 and a detection module 252.
[0207] Specifically, the two guide modules 251 correspond one-to-one with the screening structure 262 and are used to limit and fix the receiving tube so that the detection module 252 can perform detection.
[0208] For example, the boot module 251 includes:
[0209] Guide strip 251a is installed on horizontal plate 264.
[0210] Guide bar 251b is installed on a branch plate 262b and is used to cooperate with guide bar 251a to form a vertical channel.
[0211] The sixth cylinder 251c, mounted on the horizontal plate 264, is used to prevent the receiving pipe in the vertical channel from falling into the arc groove.
[0212] Specifically, the detection module 252 is arranged next to a guide module 251 and is used to detect the direction of the receiving tube and whether it is defective.
[0213] For example, the detection module 252 includes:
[0214] The fourth sensor 252a is located beside the vertical channel and above the sixth cylinder 251c.
[0215] The fifth sensor 252b is arranged beside the vertical channel and is located between the fourth sensor 252a and the sixth cylinder 251c.
[0216] During operation, the two ends of the take-up tube are supported and limited by two guide modules 251, specifically falling into the vertical channel formed by guide bars 251a and 251b, and then blocked by the extended drive end of the sixth cylinder 251c. At this time, the end of the take-up tube corresponds exactly to the fourth sensor 252a and the fifth sensor 252b. If the fourth sensor 252a detects a plug in the take-up tube, it indicates that the take-up tube is in the correct direction; if the fifth sensor 252b detects a plug in the take-up tube, it indicates that the take-up tube is in the wrong direction; if neither the fourth sensor 252a nor the fifth sensor 252b detects a plug in the take-up tube, it indicates that the take-up tube is defective. After the detection is completed, the drive end of the sixth cylinder 251c retracts, and the take-up tube falls into the rotary directional mechanism 26.
[0217] The design of the above-mentioned orientation detection mechanism 25 enables orientation detection and defect detection of the receiving tube. It has high detection accuracy, good operational stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0218] In this embodiment, two expansion modules are also included, which are installed on the top of the second vertical plate 262a. They are used to expand and widen the receiving tube and push the plug into the appropriate position, which increases the function of the equipment and ensures the effectiveness of the receiving tube.
[0219] For example, the expansion module includes:
[0220] The ninth cylinder is mounted on the top of the second vertical plate 262a;
[0221] An expansion block is installed on the drive end of the ninth cylinder, and the side of the expansion block near the receiving pipe has a pointed tip with an isosceles triangular structure.
[0222] When both ends of the receiving tube are supported and limited by the two guide modules 251, both ends are also exactly corresponding to the expansion block. At this time, the ninth cylinder drives the expansion block to move, and the tip of the expansion block is inserted into the port of the receiving tube to expand the opening of the receiving tube. If the plug is inserted too shallowly, the expansion block will push the plug to the appropriate position during the insertion process to prevent the plug from falling off during actual use.
[0223] The above-mentioned expansion joint module has the advantages of simple and compact structure, which makes it easy to manufacture and install, and it has good performance, high stability and great practical application value.
[0224] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figure 10 As shown, the conveying mechanism 27 is further designed to include: two concave plates 271, a planar conveying module 272, and two stop plates 273.
[0225] Specifically, two concave plates 271 are set at an angle downwards and are installed one by one on the front side of the second vertical plate 262a, corresponding to the discharge port; the receiving pipe used to guide the discharge port to slide stably onto the planar conveying module 272.
[0226] Specifically, the planar conveying module 272 is arranged below the concave plate 271 and includes two conveyor belts 272a and a third synchronous drive mechanism 272b, which is used to drive the receiving tube to move horizontally; wherein, the two conveyor belts 272a are arranged opposite each other, and the third synchronous drive mechanism 272b is connected to the two conveyor belts 272a for driving the two conveyor belts 272a to rotate synchronously.
[0227] For example, the conveyor belt 272a includes: a drive wheel, a driven wheel, and a belt sleeved on the drive wheel and the driven wheel; the drive wheel rotates to cooperate with the driven wheel to drive the belt to move the take-up tube.
[0228] For example, the third synchronous drive mechanism 272b includes a motor, a transmission belt assembly, and a drive shaft. During operation, the motor drives the drive shaft to rotate via the transmission belt assembly, and the drive shaft drives the drive wheel in the conveyor belt 272a to rotate, thereby synchronously driving both ends of the receiving tube. The motor and transmission belt assembly are mounted on a fixed second vertical plate 262a, while one end of the drive shaft is rotatably connected to the fixed second vertical plate 262a and fixedly sleeved with the driven wheel in the transmission belt assembly. The other end is movably sleeved with the movable second vertical plate 262a and can move relative to it axially. This achieves synchronous drive while avoiding interference with the lateral displacement of the screening structure 262, ensuring the normal operation of the mechanism.
[0229] Specifically, two stop plates 273 are installed on the front side of the planar conveyor module 272 to prevent the receiving tube from detaching from the conveyor belt 272a and keep it in a specific position so that it can be transported by the handling mechanism 28.
[0230] Preferably, vertically arranged guide baffles are provided on the left and right sides of the conveying mechanism 27. These guide baffles cooperate with the concave plate to limit the left and right movement of the receiving tube on the conveyor belt 272a.
[0231] Through the above design of the conveying mechanism 27, the screened and sorted receiving tube can be transported to a specific position in a high-efficiency and stable manner, which facilitates handling. The structure is simple and compact, and easy to install and arrange.
[0232] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figure 11 As shown, the conveying mechanism 28 is further designed to include: a lifting module 281 and a translation module 282.
[0233] Specifically, the lifting module 281 includes:
[0234] The lifting plate 281a is arranged horizontally, and has multiple first limiting plates 281a1 on its front and rear sides. The lifting plate 281a is rectangular and its width is consistent with that of the receiving tube, so that the first limiting plates 281a1 can limit the receiving tube. The first limiting plates 281a1 are inclined outward to play a guiding role.
[0235] The seventh cylinder 281b is mounted on the frame 1, and the drive end of the seventh cylinder 281b is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 281a.
[0236] During operation, the seventh cylinder 281b drives the lifting plate 281a to move up and down, which is used to lift the receiving pipe located at a specific position so that it can be attracted by the translation module 282. Its movement is stable and the driving effect is good.
[0237] Specifically, the translation module 282 includes:
[0238] Bracket 282a,
[0239] Multiple adsorption components 282b are vertically mounted on a bracket 282a. Each adsorption component 282b has a suction cup at its bottom and can be connected to an external vacuum device via a flexible hose at its top.
[0240] The eighth cylinder 282c is mounted on the support platform 241, and the drive end of the eighth cylinder 282c is connected to the bracket 282a.
[0241] During operation, the lifting module 281 raises the receiving tube to its top surface to fit against the adsorption component 282b. Then, the adsorption component 282b adsorbs the receiving tube. Subsequently, the lifting module 281 descends and resets. Then, the eighth cylinder 282c drives the bracket 282a to move laterally, thereby causing the receiving tube to move laterally onto the conveying mechanism 28. Afterward, the adsorption component 282b releases the adsorption, and the eighth cylinder 282c retracts and resets. Its movement is stable, its translation accuracy is high, and its performance is good.
[0242] Through the above design of the conveying mechanism 28, the receiving tube can be moved from a specific position to the gripping and dispensing device 3. It has high displacement accuracy, good running stability, simple and compact structure, and is easy to manufacture.
[0243] In some embodiments, such as Figure 11 As shown, the gripping and delivery device 3 is further designed, which includes: a tilting mechanism 31 and a mechanical gripper 32.
[0244] Specifically, the tilting mechanism 31 includes:
[0245] The flip plate 311 is rotatably connected to the frame 1, and multiple second limiting plates 311a are provided on the front and rear sides of the flip plate 311, and a third limiting plate 311b is provided at the lower end of the flip plate 311; wherein, the second limiting plates 311a and the third limiting plates 311b are used to limit the receiving tube to prevent the receiving tube from slipping during the flipping process.
[0246] The drive cylinder 312 is hinged at one end to one end of the tilting plate 311 and at the other end to the frame 1.
[0247] During operation, the conveying mechanism 28 places the receiving tube on the tilting plate 311, and then the drive cylinder 312 pulls the tilting plate 311 to tilt it, thereby changing the receiving tube from a horizontal state to an inclined state.
[0248] Specifically, the mechanical gripper 32 includes:
[0249] Mounting plate 321,
[0250] Two gripper cylinders 322 are mounted on both sides of the mounting plate 321.
[0251] Four clamping blocks 323 are installed one-to-one with the drive end of the gripper cylinder 322.
[0252] The inclined plane drive mechanism 324 is mounted on the frame 1, and the drive end of the inclined plane drive mechanism 324 is connected to the mounting plate 321.
[0253] During operation, the inclined plane drive mechanism 324 drives the mounting plate 321 to approach the inclined receiving tube, and then the two gripper cylinders 322 clamp the two ends of the receiving tube through the clamping block 323 respectively. After clamping, the inclined plane drive mechanism 324 drives the mounting plate 321 to approach the pause supply tube bin of the rebar cutter. When the receiving tube is in a suitable position in the pause supply tube bin, the two gripper cylinders 322 release the clamp, and at this time the mechanical gripper 32 begins to grab the next receiving tube.
[0254] For example, the inclined plane driving mechanism 324 includes a horizontal moving module and a vertical moving module, wherein the driving end of the horizontal moving module is connected to the vertical moving module for driving the vertical moving module to move horizontally back and forth, and the driving end of the vertical moving module is connected to the mounting plate 321 for driving the mounting plate 321 to move obliquely up and down.
[0255] Preferably, the lateral movement module includes: a support, a sliding plate, a rack, a motor, and a gear. The support is mounted on the frame 1, the sliding plate can slide laterally back and forth on the support via a guide rail, the rack is mounted on the sliding plate, the motor is mounted on the support, and the drive end of the motor is fixedly connected to the gear, which meshes with the rack.
[0256] When the lateral module is working, the motor drives the gear to rotate, the gear drives the rack to move, thereby driving the skateboard to move laterally back and forth, thus taking the vertical module installed on the skateboard with it to move laterally.
[0257] Preferably, the vertical movement module includes: a guide rod, two guide wheels, a drive wheel, a motor, and a belt. The guide rod can slide obliquely up and down on the slide plate via a guide rail. The motor is mounted on the slide plate, and the drive wheel is fixedly connected to the drive end of the motor. The two guide wheels are rotatably connected to the slide plate and arranged on both sides of the drive wheel. Both ends of the belt are fixedly connected to the two ends of the guide rod, and the belt is wound around the drive wheel. After being guided by the guide wheels, the belt can fully engage with the drive wheel, ensuring driving stability.
[0258] When the vertical movement module is working, the motor drives the drive wheel to rotate, which in turn drives the belt to move. The belt pulls the guide rod to slide obliquely up and down relative to the slide plate, thus moving the mounting plate 321 installed at the lower end of the guide rod together with it to move obliquely vertically.
[0259] Through the above design of the gripping and dispensing device 3, the sorted and sorted receiving tubes can be placed stably and efficiently in the temporary storage bin of the rebar cutting machine, achieving efficient storage and cooperating with the work of the rebar cutting machine at any time, greatly improving the production efficiency of the rebar cutting machine.
[0260] Based on the above technical solutions, such as Figure 4 and Figure 10As shown, a receiving groove 4 is provided on the top surface of the frame 1, and the receiving groove 4 is located behind the screening and sorting device 2; multiple guide plates 5 are provided on the top surface of the frame 1, and the guide plates 5 are used to guide the defective receiving pipe discharged from the defective outlet into the receiving groove 4.
[0261] By setting up the guide plate 5 and the receiving trough 4, the defective receiving pipes discharged from the defective outlet can be collected and stored, which makes it easier for operators to process them in a centralized manner, improves work efficiency and reduces labor intensity.
[0262] Through long-term field verification, the automatic feeding tube of the rebar cutting machine can achieve fully unmanned operation. Previously, one person was needed to operate each rebar cutting machine for tasks such as feeding the tube. After the equipment was put into production, one person can manage 8-12 rebar cutting machines. This saves a lot of manpower and reduces production costs. In addition, the error rate of machine tube arrangement has been reduced from 1% under manual operation to 0.5‰, greatly improving the production efficiency of the rebar cutting machine. It has brought significant benefits to electronics companies by increasing production, revenue, and reducing costs.
[0263] Numerous specific details are set forth in this specification. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.
[0264] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0265] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic pipe bender characterized by, include: Rack (1); A screening and sorting device (2) is installed on top of the frame (1), including... Frame (21), A temporary storage compartment (22) is installed inside the frame (21). The feeding mechanism (23) is installed at the lower outlet of the temporary storage bin (22) and is used to continuously feed the receiving pipe inside the temporary storage bin (22). The strip output mechanism (24), installed below the temporary storage bin (22), is used to output the receiving tubes one by one. An orientation detection mechanism (25) is installed below the strip-by-strip output mechanism (24) to detect the orientation of the receiving tube and whether it is defective. A rotating directional control mechanism (26), installed below the direction detection mechanism (25), has a discharge port and a defective port. It is used to rotate the normal receiving tube to the same direction and discharge it from the discharge port, and to rotate the defective receiving tube to the defective port, based on the detection result of the direction detection mechanism (25). The conveying mechanism (27), installed below the rotary directional mechanism (26), is used to convey the normal receiving pipe discharged from the discharge port to a specific position. The conveying mechanism (28) is installed above the conveying mechanism (27) and is used to convey the normal receiving tube at a specific location; A grabbing and dispensing device (3) is installed on one side of the screening and sorting device (2) and is used to grab and dispense the receiving pipe into the pause supply bin of the rebar cutting machine; The output mechanism (24) includes: A support platform (241) is installed on top of the frame (1). Two limiting structures (242) are installed opposite each other on the top of the support platform (241), and one of the limiting structures (242) is capable of lateral displacement. The limiting structure (242) includes... First vertical plate (242a). A horizontal plate (242b) is installed on top of the first vertical plate (242a). A limiting baffle (242c) is vertically installed on the outside of the horizontal plate (242b). An exit baffle (242d) is vertically installed on the inner rear end of the limiting baffle (242c). The guide plate (242e) is horizontally mounted inside the horizontal plate (242b). The fourth cylinder (242f) is located at the rear end of the inner side of the guide plate (242e), and the drive end of the fourth cylinder (242f) is arranged vertically. The second sensor (242g) is disposed inside the fourth cylinder (242f), and the second sensor (242g) is located at the front end of the outlet baffle (242d). The third sensor (242h) is located inside the fourth cylinder (242f), and the second sensor (242g) is located at the rear end of the outlet baffle (242d). A conveyor belt (242i), arranged between the guide plate (242e) and the horizontal plate (242b), is used to drive the receiving pipe to move horizontally. The guide structure (242j) is connected to the conveyor belt (242i) in a driving connection; The first synchronous drive mechanism (243) is connected to the two guide structures (242j) for driving the two conveyor belts (242i) to move synchronously. The rotary directional mechanism (26) includes: A fixing plate (261) is installed on the top of the frame (1). Two screening structures (262) are mounted opposite each other on the top of the fixed plate (261), and one of the screening structures (262) is capable of lateral displacement. The screening structure (262) includes... Second vertical plate (262a). Three directional plates (262b) are vertically arranged inside the first vertical plate (242a), and cooperate with each other to form a top-opening arc groove, the discharge port, and the defect port, with the discharge port and the defect port located on the bottom sides of the arc groove. A concave block (262c) is arranged between the first vertical plate (242a) and the dividing plate (262b). The drive shaft (262d) is rotatably connected to the second vertical plate (262a), with one end connected to the concave block (262c) and the other end passing through the second vertical plate (262a). The second synchronous drive mechanism (263) is connected to the two drive shafts (262d) for driving the two concave blocks (262c) to rotate synchronously. A horizontal plate (264) is installed on the rear side of the second vertical plate (262a). Two blocking modules (265) correspond one-to-one with the screening structure (262), and the blocking module (265) includes The sealing block (265a) is arranged beside the defective opening. The fifth cylinder (265b) is mounted on the transverse plate (264), and its drive end is connected to the sealing block (265a).
2. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The temporary storage unit (22) includes: The base plate (221) is arranged horizontally, including L-shaped plate (221a). A support plate (221b) is installed laterally on the outside of the L-shaped plate (221a); Two side panels (222) are respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the base plate (221); The rear door (223) is hinged at the bottom to the outside of the support plate (221b); The front side panel (224) is vertically installed between the two side panels (222); Two deflector plates (225) are Z-shaped and are vertically installed on the two side plates (222), with one side attached to the inner side of the rear door (223) and the other side attached to the inner side of the L-shaped plate (221a). An inclined plate (226) is provided at the bottom edge of the front side plate (224) and extends obliquely downward to above the L-shaped plate (221a); Multiple guide plates (227) are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the inclined plate (226) and extend obliquely downward to the side of the L-shaped plate (221a); The first adjusting plate (228) is vertically installed on one side inside the front side plate (224), and the other side is attached to a guide plate (225). The first adjusting plate (228) can move laterally left and right to adapt to different lengths of receiving pipes. The second adjustment plate (229) is vertically installed on the top surface of the L-shaped plate (221a), and the first adjustment plate (228) can move laterally to the left and right and cooperate with the first adjustment plate (228).
3. The automatic pipe racker according to claim 2, wherein, The inclined plate (226) has multiple left-right spaced clearance grooves (226a) on its bottom edge, the L-shaped plate (221a) has multiple left-right spaced movable grooves (221a1) on its bottom edge, and the L-shaped plate (221a) has a detection through groove (221a2) on its side wall. The sending mechanism (23) includes Multiple pusher modules (231) correspond one-to-one with the clearance grooves (226a), and each pusher module (231) includes... The first cylinder (231a) is mounted on the frame (21). An L-shaped push plate (231b) is installed on the drive end of the first cylinder (231a), and the horizontal section of the L-shaped push plate (231b) is located above the first cylinder (231a). Push module (232), including The second cylinder (232a) is installed at the bottom of the support plate (221b). A transverse support plate (232b) is installed at the drive end of the second cylinder (232a). Multiple stepped push plates (232c) are installed on one side of the transverse support plate (232b) and are inserted into the movable slots (221a1) one by one. The flattening module (233) includes The third cylinder (233a) is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped plate (221a). The push plate (233b), having an L-shaped structure, is installed at the drive end of the third cylinder (233a), and the horizontal section of the push plate (233b) is in contact with the top of the L-shaped plate (221a). The first sensor (234) is mounted on the top of the support plate (221b) and corresponds to the detection channel (221a2).
4. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The orientation detection mechanism (25) includes: Two guide modules (251) correspond one-to-one with the screening structure (262), and the guide module (251) includes Guide strip (251a) is installed on the transverse plate (264). A guide strip (251b), mounted on a dividing plate (262b), is used to cooperate with the guide strip (251a) to form a vertical channel. The sixth cylinder (251c), mounted on the transverse plate (264), is used to prevent the receiving pipe in the vertical channel from falling into the arc groove. A detection module (252) is arranged beside a guide module (251), including... The fourth sensor (252a) is arranged beside the vertical channel and above the sixth cylinder (251c). The fifth sensor (252b) is arranged beside the vertical channel and between the fourth sensor (252a) and the sixth cylinder (251c).
5. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The conveying mechanism (27) includes: Two concave plates (271) are obliquely downward and are installed on the front side of the second vertical plate (262a) in a one-to-one correspondence, and are opposite to the discharge port; A planar conveying module (272) is arranged below the concave plate (271), including... Two conveyor belts (272a) are arranged opposite each other on the left and right sides; The third synchronous drive mechanism (272b) is connected to the two conveyor belts (272a) for driving the two conveyor belts (272a) to rotate synchronously; Two stop plates (273) are installed on the front side of the planar conveyor module (272).
6. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The transport mechanism (28) includes: Lifting module (281), including The lifting plate (281a) is arranged horizontally, and the lifting plate (281a) has multiple first limiting plates (281a1) on its front and rear sides. The seventh cylinder (281b) is mounted on the frame (1), and the drive end of the seventh cylinder (281b) is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate (281a); Translation module (282), including Support (282a). Multiple adsorption components (282b) are vertically mounted on the support (282a). The eighth cylinder (282c) is mounted on the support platform (241), and the drive end of the eighth cylinder (282c) is connected to the bracket (282a).
7. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The grasping and dispensing device (3) includes: The tilting mechanism (31) includes The flip plate (311) is rotatably connected to the frame (1), and the front and rear sides of the flip plate (311) are provided with a plurality of second limiting plates (311a), and the lower end of the flip plate (311) is provided with a third limiting plate (311b). The drive cylinder (312) is hinged at one end to one end of the flip plate (311) and at the other end to the frame (1); Mechanical gripper (32), including Mounting plate (321). Two gripper cylinders (322) are mounted on both sides of the mounting plate (321). Four clamping blocks (323) are installed one-to-one with the drive end of the gripper cylinder (322). An inclined plane drive mechanism (324) is mounted on the frame (1), and the drive end of the inclined plane drive mechanism (324) is connected to the mounting plate (321).
8. The automatic pipe bender of claim 1, wherein, The top surface of the frame (1) is provided with a receiving groove (4), which is located behind the screening and sorting device (2); The top surface of the frame (1) is provided with multiple guide plates (5), which are used to guide the defective receiving pipe discharged from the defective outlet into the receiving groove (4).