Turret assembly mounting apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a rotary table assembly installation equipment, which comprises a travelling crane assembly, a rotating assembly, a walking support, a lifting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, an installation support and a tightening mechanism. The travelling crane assembly comprises a travelling trolley which can move in a first direction and a second direction. The rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the travelling trolley. The walking support is movably connected to the rotating assembly in the first direction. The lifting mechanism is connected to the walking support. The clamping mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move in a third direction. The installation support is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly. The tightening mechanism is connected to the installation support. In the process of installing the rotary table assembly, the travelling crane is not used abnormally and is not worn, and the installation does not need to be cooperated by many people, so that the labor intensity of workers can be reduced, safety can be improved, the rotary angle of the rotary table is controllable, and the installation efficiency can be effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of engineering machinery manufacturing technology, and in particular to a turntable assembly installation device. Background Technology

[0002] The turntable assemblies of construction machinery such as truck cranes, pump trucks, and excavators are heavy, varied, and irregularly shaped. When installing the turntable onto the chassis, the slewing bearing needs to be bolted to the turntable. During connection, the bolts must be aligned with and tightened one by one with the mounting holes on the slewing bearing and the turntable. However, due to the turntable's own structure, the positions of all mounting holes cannot be displayed; most mounting holes are obscured by the turntable's base plate, with only 2 to 9 holes exposed. The mounting holes can only be exposed by rotating the crane to install the bolts. Currently, this installation requires two people: one operates the crane at an angle to rotate the turntable, while the other uses a pneumatic wrench to pre-tighten the bolts and then a torque wrench to finally tighten them. However, this installation method has at least the following disadvantages:

[0003] 1. The overhead crane is angled, which does not comply with the crane's operating specifications. The turntable assembly is heavy, causing significant wear and tear on the crane and affecting its service life. 2. The crane is not a precise positioning device, and the rotation angle of the turntable driven by the crane is difficult to control. 3. Manual installation requires two people to cooperate, posing a safety risk. 4. The wind wrench is heavy, resulting in high labor intensity for workers. 5. The torque wrench is too short, requiring workers to bend over to operate it, which is not ergonomic. 6. There are approximately 36-76 mounting holes, but only about 2-9 can be exposed at the same time, making the current installation method inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a turntable assembly installation device that eliminates the need for manual operation of the overhead crane to pull the turntable and manual installation of bolts, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving safety, and increasing installation efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a turntable assembly mounting device, including a traveling assembly, a rotating assembly, a traveling bracket, a lifting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a mounting bracket, and a tightening mechanism. The traveling assembly includes a traveling trolley movable along a first direction and a second direction, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction. The rotating assembly is rotatably connected to the traveling trolley about a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The traveling bracket is movable along the first direction and connected to the rotating assembly. The lifting mechanism is connected to the traveling bracket, and the clamping mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism is used to drive the clamping mechanism to move along the third direction perpendicular to the third direction. The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly, and the tightening mechanism is connected to the mounting bracket and is used to tighten the fasteners of the turntable assembly.

[0006] Optionally, the traveling assembly includes a crossbeam extending along the first direction, a frame spanning two of the crossbeams on the crossbeam, the frame being movably disposed on the crossbeam along the first direction, and the traveling trolley being movably disposed on the frame along the second direction; a first track clamp is provided on the frame for clamping or releasing the crossbeam, and a second track clamp is provided on the traveling assembly for clamping or releasing the frame.

[0007] Optionally, the traveling trolley is a programmable traveling trolley, the traveling trolley includes a slewing mating part, the slewing mating part includes a flange; the rotating assembly includes a rotating body, a second driving member and a slewing part, the second driving member is used to drive the slewing part to rotate relative to the slewing mating part of the traveling trolley assembly, the slewing part is fixedly connected to the rotating body, and the slewing part is rotatably mated with the flange; the rotating assembly also includes a first protective hook, the first protective hook is fixedly connected to the rotating body and hooked onto the slewing mating part of the traveling trolley assembly; the slewing part includes a transmission part and a sleeve part connected to the transmission part, the rotating assembly also includes a brake, the brake is used to brake or release the sleeve part, thereby braking or releasing the rotating assembly.

[0008] Optionally, the rotating assembly further includes a slip ring, which is fixedly connected to the rotating body. The traveling assembly includes a contact element, which is annular. The slip ring is always in electrical contact with the peripheral wall of the contact element on the traveling assembly. The rotating assembly also includes an angle detection element, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the rotating assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the walking support includes a walking body and a third driving member, the walking body being movably connected to the rotating body, and the third driving member being used to drive the walking body to move relative to the rotating body along the first direction; or,

[0010] The rotating body is provided with a first slide rail, and the rotating assembly further includes a second protective hook, which is movably disposed on the first slide rail along the first direction; the traveling bracket includes a third protective hook, which is fixedly connected to the second protective hook.

[0011] Optionally, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting body, a slide, and a fourth driving member. The lifting body is provided with a lifting track extending along the third direction. The slide is movably disposed along the lifting track. The fourth driving member is used to drive the slide to move relative to the lifting body along the lifting track. The lifting body is fixedly connected to the traveling body of the traveling bracket.

[0012] Optionally, the lifting mechanism further includes a chain bracket, two rotary wheels, and a chain. The chain is wound around the rotary wheels, and the slide is connected to the chain. The fourth driving member is used to drive one of the rotary wheels to rotate, thereby moving the chain and causing the slide to rise and fall along the lifting track. One of the rotary wheels is mounted on the chain bracket as a driving wheel and connected to the fourth driving member to drive the chain to move. The other rotary wheel is a movable pulley structure.

[0013] Optionally, the lifting body is provided with a fixed rack, and the slide is provided with a movable locking tooth, which is movably configured to engage with one of the fixed teeth of the fixed rack or to disengage from the fixed rack.

[0014] Optionally, the clamping mechanism includes a clamping body, clamping arms, and a fifth driving member. The clamping body is connected to the slide of the lifting mechanism, the two clamping arms are connected to the clamping body, and the two clamping arms can move relative to each other to move closer or further apart. The fifth driving member is used to drive the two clamping arms to move relative to each other.

[0015] Optionally, each of the two clamping arms is provided with a clamping pin, and the two clamping pins are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping pins are used to insert into the arm pin holes of the turntable. The clamping mechanism also includes a first vision system, which is used to obtain the position of the arm pin holes of the turntable so as to align the clamping pins with the arm pin holes.

[0016] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes a mounting body and a base frame. The mounting body is fixedly connected to the rotating body of the rotating assembly, and the base frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting body. The mounting bracket also includes a diagonal brace, one end of which is connected to the mounting body and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the rotating body of the rotating assembly. The diagonal brace is inclined.

[0017] Optionally, the tightening mechanism includes a robot and a gripper assembly, the robot being mounted on the base of the mounting bracket, and the gripper assembly being mounted on the end of the robot.

[0018] Optionally, the gripper assembly includes a tightening gripper and a sleeve. The tightening gripper is connected to the robot, and the sleeve is mounted on the tightening gripper. The sleeve is used to fit onto a fastener and tighten the fastener by rotation. The tightening mechanism further includes a sleeve parking station for placing the sleeve. The sleeve parking station includes a placement bracket and a clamping part. The placement bracket has a placement position for placing the sleeve. The clamping part includes a pressure arm and a clamping drive. The pressure arm has a clamping part formed therein, and two spaced-apart pressure plates form the clamping part. The clamping drive is connected to the pressure arm and is used to drive the pressure arm to move to clamp or release the sleeve located at the placement position. The tightening gripper includes a connecting part, and the sleeve... The device includes a connecting end and a tightening end. The connecting end is used to connect to or disconnect from the connecting portion of the tightening gripper. The connecting portion is provided with a protrusion that can move in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the sleeve, so that the protrusion can be engaged or disengaged from the groove of the connecting end. The connecting portion also includes a first elastic element that applies a force to the protrusion toward the axis of the sleeve. The connecting end is provided with a tapered surface to resist the elastic force of the first elastic element and push the protrusion away from the axis of the sleeve as the sleeve and the tightening gripper approach each other. The tightening gripper also includes an adjusting shaft connected to the protrusion and a releasing drive connected to the adjusting shaft. The releasing drive is used to drive the adjusting shaft to move the protrusion away from the axis of the sleeve.

[0019] Alternatively, the tightening mechanism may further include a scribing device for automatic scribing; or the tightening mechanism may further include a third vision system for obtaining the position of the mounting holes of the turntable assembly.

[0020] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes a second vision system located on the rotation center line of the rotating component. The second vision system is used to obtain the position of the turntable and make the rotation center of the turntable coincide with the rotation center of the rotating component. The return hoist is used to transport materials from the second conveying mechanism to the first conveying mechanism.

[0021] In the turntable assembly installation equipment of this application, the turntable can be clamped by a clamping mechanism, and then rotated by a rotating component to expose the bolts. During this rotation, the exposed bolts are tightened to a set torque by a tightening mechanism. Throughout the installation process, there is no need for manual operation of the overhead crane to pull the turntable at an angle, no need for manual holding of the pneumatic wrench, and no need for manual bending over to operate the torque wrench. Therefore, there is no improper use or wear and tear on the overhead crane, and no need for multiple people to cooperate in the installation, which can reduce the labor intensity of workers, improve safety, and the turntable rotation angle is highly controllable, which can effectively improve installation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a turntable assembly mounting device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The turntable assembly shown is mounted on the side of the equipment.

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The top view of the turntable assembly with the equipment shown.

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the turntable assembly and its mounting equipment.

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of a portion of the rotating component of the turntable assembly mounting equipment.

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 The front view of a portion of the rotating component of the turntable assembly mounting device shown.

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A top view of a portion of the rotating component of the turntable assembly mounting device shown.

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The side view of a portion of the rotating component of the turntable assembly mounting device shown.

[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The front view of the rotating components of the turntable assembly mounting equipment shown.

[0032] Figure 10 for Figure 1 The top view of the rotating components of the turntable assembly mounting equipment shown.

[0033] Figure 11 for Figure 1 The side view of the rotating components of the turntable assembly mounting device shown.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rotating components of the turntable assembly shown, which are used to mount the equipment.

[0035] Figure 13 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the traveling support for the turntable assembly.

[0036] Figure 14 for Figure 1 The front view of the traveling bracket for the turntable assembly mounting equipment is shown.

[0037] Figure 15 for Figure 1 The side view of the traveling bracket of the turntable assembly mounting equipment shown.

[0038] Figure 16 for Figure 1 The top view of the traveling support frame of the turntable assembly shown.

[0039] Figure 17 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the lifting mechanism for the rotating platform assembly.

[0040] Figure 18 for Figure 1 The front view of the lifting mechanism of the rotating platform assembly is shown.

[0041] Figure 19 for Figure 1 The top view of the lifting mechanism of the rotating platform assembly shown.

[0042] Figure 20 for Figure 1 The side view of the lifting mechanism of the rotating platform assembly shown.

[0043] Figure 21 for Figure 1 The front view of the clamping mechanism of the rotating table assembly for mounting equipment is shown.

[0044] Figure 22 for Figure 1 The top view of the clamping mechanism of the rotating table assembly shown.

[0045] Figure 23 for Figure 1 The side view of the clamping mechanism of the rotating table assembly mounting equipment shown.

[0046] Figure 24 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting bracket and tightening mechanism of the turntable assembly shown.

[0047] Figure 25 for Figure 1 The side view of the mounting bracket and tightening mechanism of the turntable assembly shown.

[0048] Figure 26 for Figure 1 The front view of the mounting bracket and tightening mechanism of the turntable assembly shown.

[0049] Figure 27 for Figure 1 The top view of the mounting bracket and tightening mechanism of the turntable assembly shown.

[0050] Figure 28 for Figure 24 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of part of the tightening mechanism shown.

[0051] Figure 29 for Figure 24 The front view of a portion of the tightening mechanism shown.

[0052] Figure 30 for Figure 24 A partial structural side view of the tightening mechanism shown.

[0053] Figure 31 for Figure 24 A top view of part of the tightening mechanism shown.

[0054] Figure 32 for Figure 24 The diagram shows a partial tightening gripper and sleeve of the tightening mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0055] The specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0056] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," etc., 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms according to the specific circumstances.

[0057] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish numerical values ​​or elements with similar properties, rather than to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0058] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0059] This invention provides a turntable assembly installation device, please refer to... Figures 1 to 4 One embodiment of the turntable assembly mounting device includes a traveling assembly 11, a rotating assembly 13, a traveling bracket 15, a lifting mechanism 17, a clamping mechanism 19, a mounting bracket 21, and a tightening mechanism 23. The traveling assembly 11 includes components that can travel along a first direction (e.g., Figure 1 (in the X direction) and the second direction (e.g.) Figure 2 The trolley 110 moves in the Y direction (as in the first direction), with the second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The rotating component 13 can rotate around a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions (e.g., the Y direction). Figure 1 The traveling bracket 15 is rotatably connected to the traveling trolley 110 in the Z direction. The traveling support 15 is movably connected to the rotating assembly 13 in a first direction. A lifting mechanism 17 is connected to the traveling support 15, and a clamping mechanism 19 is connected to the lifting mechanism 17. The lifting mechanism 17 is used to drive the clamping mechanism 19 in a third direction (e.g., in the Z direction). Figure 1 The rotating assembly moves in the Z direction. The mounting bracket 21 is fixedly connected to the rotating component 13, and the tightening mechanism 23 is connected to the mounting bracket 21. The tightening mechanism 23 is used to tighten the bolts and other fasteners of the turntable assembly.

[0060] The turntable assembly installation equipment in this embodiment uses a clamping mechanism to hold the turntable in place, and then a rotating component drives it to rotate, gradually exposing the bolts. During this rotation, a tightening mechanism tightens the exposed bolts to a set torque. Throughout the installation process, there is no need for manual operation of the overhead crane to pull the turntable, no need for manual handling of the pneumatic wrench, and no need for manual bending to operate the torque wrench. This ensures that the vehicle being installed on the turntable is free from the risk of tipping over, eliminating the risk of improper use and wear and tear on the crane. Furthermore, the installation requires no multiple personnel, reducing worker fatigue and improving safety. The turntable's rotation angle is highly controllable, effectively improving installation efficiency. Simultaneously, the lifting mechanism only drives the clamping mechanism in a localized lifting motion, resulting in high stability.

[0061] In this embodiment, the traveling assembly 11 includes a crossbeam 111 extending along a first direction. A frame 112 spanning across the two crossbeams 111 is mounted on the crossbeam 111. The frame 112 is movably mounted on the crossbeam 111 along the first direction, and the traveling trolley 110 is movably mounted on the frame 112 along a second direction. Specifically, the traveling assembly 11 may also include columns 113, with both ends of the crossbeam 111 connected to the two columns 113 respectively. The columns 113 and the crossbeam 111 are fixedly mounted. It is understood that the columns 113 may also be omitted, and a track can be set on the factory wall, serving as the crossbeam 111. The two ends of the frame 112 are movably mounted on the track. Through the traveling assembly 11, the rotating assembly 13 can be driven to adjust its position in the first and second directions, so that the clamping mechanism 19 and the tightening mechanism 23 are roughly aligned with the workpiece (i.e., the turntable), and the needs of different types of workpieces can be met. The traveling trolley 110 includes a rotary mating part 1101. The traveling crane assembly 11 also includes a first driving component for driving the crossbeam 111 and the traveling trolley 110 to move. Specifically, the first driving component may be a motor. Specifically, the slewing mating part 1101 may include a flange connected to the rotating assembly 13, enabling a rigid connection between the traveling crane assembly 11 and the rotating assembly 13, ensuring smooth operation of the rotating assembly 13 and its connected components, and preventing inertial rotation or swaying of the traveling crane assembly 11 during lifting. Specifically, the traveling crane assembly 11 may be a programmable traveling crane, and its wheels may be self-locking to ensure stability during the robot's tightening motion.

[0062] Specifically, a first track clamp (not shown) is provided on the frame 112 for clamping or releasing the crossbeam 111, and a second track clamp (not shown) is provided on the trolley assembly 11 for clamping or releasing the frame 112. When the frame 112 moves into position on the crossbeam 111, the first track clamp locks its position; when the trolley assembly 11 moves into position on the frame 112, the second track clamp locks its position. This prevents the equipment from shifting after stopping due to the movement of components such as the lifting mechanism 17 and the tightening mechanism 23 caused by large inertia, thereby improving the stability of the entire equipment during operation.

[0063] Specifically, the traveling component 11 is equipped with a barcode device to detect the position of the turntable, thereby controlling the traveling trolley 110 to reach the appropriate position and achieve positioning with high accuracy.

[0064] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 5 to 8 The rotating assembly 13 includes a rotating body 131, a second driving member 133, and a rotating part 135 (see...). Figure 11The second driving member 133 is used to drive the rotating part 135 to rotate relative to the rotating mating part 1101 of the traveling assembly 11. The rotating part 135 is fixedly connected to the rotating body 131, and the rotating part 135 and the rotating mating part 1101 are rotatably mated together.

[0065] Specifically, please refer to Figures 9 to 12 The rotating part 135 includes a transmission part 1351 and a sleeve part 1353 connected to the transmission part 1351. The rotating assembly 13 also includes a brake 138, which is used to brake or release the sleeve part 1353, thereby braking or releasing the rotating assembly 13. When the rotating assembly 13 rotates to its position, the brake 138 brakes the rotating part 135, preventing the rotating assembly 13 from rotating arbitrarily. This prevents equipment shaking due to large component inertia, thus ensuring the control accuracy of the equipment. When the rotating assembly 13 needs to rotate, the brake 138 releases the sleeve part 1353. Specifically, the sleeve part 1353 is rotatably fitted inside the rotating fitting part 1101. This large-area fitting method can improve the stability of the connection between the rotating assembly 13 and the traveling assembly 11. Specifically, the rotating body 131 is also provided with a brake bracket 142, and the brake 138 is mounted on the brake bracket 142. Specifically, the rotating assembly 13 also includes a transmission member 136, which is driveably connected between the second driving member 133 and the transmission part 1351 of the rotating part 135. Specifically, both the transmission member 136 and the transmission part 1351 of the rotating part 135 are gears that mesh with each other. The transmission member 136 is located on the output shaft of the second driving member 133. The second driving member 133 can be a motor. The motor drives the transmission member 136 to rotate, thereby causing the rotating part 135 to rotate relative to the rotating mating part 1101, thus causing the rotating body 131 to rotate together. It is understood that the second driving member 133 and the transmission part 1351 of the rotating part 135 can also be driven by other transmission methods.

[0066] Specifically, the rotating assembly 13 further includes a first protective hook 137, which is fixedly connected to the rotating body 131 and hooked onto the rotary engagement portion 1101 of the traveling assembly 11. This prevents the rotating assembly 13 from falling off when the rotary part 135 disengages from the rotary engagement portion 1101. Specifically, the rotating assembly 13 also includes a slip ring 139, which is fixedly connected to the rotating body 131 and makes electrical contact with a contact element (not shown) on the traveling assembly 11. The contact element may be annular, and the slip ring 139 contacts the peripheral wall of the contact element. During the rotation of the rotating assembly 13, the slip ring 139 remains in electrical contact with the contact element, thereby providing power to the rotating assembly 13 to meet the power requirements of components such as the first drive element and the second drive element 133.

[0067] Specifically, the rotating assembly 13 also includes an angle detection element, which is used to detect the rotation angle of the rotating assembly 13.

[0068] Specifically, the rotating assembly 13 further includes a second protective hook 141. The rotating body 131 is provided with a first slide rail 1311, and the second protective hook 141 is movably disposed on the first slide rail 1311 along a first direction. Specifically, the first slide rail 1311 may be two parallel and spaced apart.

[0069] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 13 to 16 The traveling support 15 includes a traveling body 151 and a third drive component 153. The third drive component 153 drives the traveling body 151 to move relative to the rotating body 131 along a first direction. Specifically, the third drive component 153 can be a motor. The traveling support 15 can move along the first direction, which can meet the installation requirements of different types of turntables.

[0070] Specifically, the walking bracket 15 also includes a drive rod 155, and a slider 156 is provided on the walking body 151. The drive rod 155 is connected to the output shaft of the third drive member 153, and the drive rod 155 and the slider 156 are connected by a screw and nut mechanism. When the third drive member 153 is working, it drives the drive rod 155 to rotate, thereby causing the slider 156 to move along the length of the drive rod 155, and thus driving the walking body 151 to move linearly. It can be understood that the third drive member 153 and the walking body 151 can also be transmitted through other transmission methods such as gears and racks.

[0071] Specifically, the walking bracket 15 also includes a third protective hook 158, which is fixedly connected to the second protective hook 141. This prevents the walking bracket 15 from falling when the drive rod 155 disengages from the slider 156.

[0072] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 17 to 20 The lifting mechanism 17 includes a lifting body 171, a slide 173, and a fourth driving member 175. The lifting body 171 has a lifting track 1711 extending in a third direction. The slide 173 is movably mounted along the lifting track 1711. The fourth driving member 175 drives the slide 173 to move relative to the lifting body 171 along the lifting track 1711. The lifting body 171 is fixedly connected to the traveling body 151 of the traveling support 15. The lifting mechanism 17 can lift the turntable according to its height. When the turntable rotates to a certain angle, it may tip over due to instability. The lifting mechanism can hold the turntable up to absorb lateral pressure and prevent tipping.

[0073] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 17 also includes a chain bracket 177, a rotary wheel 178, and a chain 179. The chain 179 is wound around the rotary wheel 178, and a slide block 173 is connected to the chain 179. A fourth driving member 175 drives the rotary wheel 178 to rotate, thereby moving the chain 179 and causing the slide block 173 to rise and fall along the lifting track 1711. It is understood that the fourth driving member 175 and the slide block 173 can also be driven by other transmission methods such as gears and racks. The chain lifting mechanism ensures stability during lifting and thus improves equipment accuracy. Specifically, the chain 179 can be a sleeve roller chain. Specifically, two rotary wheels 178 are wound around the same chain 179. One rotary wheel 178 is mounted on the chain bracket 177 as a drive wheel connected to the fourth driving member 175 to drive the chain 179 to move, and the other rotary wheel 178 is a movable pulley structure. The lifting load of the lifting mechanism 17 can be doubled by the movable pulley structure to meet the needs of large loads and to keep the turntable in place even when the center of gravity is unstable.

[0074] Specifically, the lifting body 171 is equipped with a fixed rack (not shown), and the slide 173 is equipped with a movable locking tooth (not shown). The movable locking tooth is movably configured to engage with or disengage from one of the fixed teeth of the fixed rack. When the lifting mechanism 17 is in position, the movable locking tooth can be controlled to engage with one of the fixed teeth of the fixed rack to prevent the slide 173 from falling abnormally in the event of equipment malfunction (e.g., sudden chain breakage), thus ensuring safety and stability. In other words, the fixed rack and the movable locking tooth together form a safety fall arrestor. Specifically, the movable locking tooth can move under the action of an electromagnet.

[0075] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 21 to 23 The clamping mechanism 19 includes a clamping body 191, clamping arms 193, and a fifth driving member 195. The clamping body 191 is connected to the slide 173 of the lifting mechanism 17. The two clamping arms 193 are connected to the clamping body 191, and the two clamping arms 193 can move relative to each other to move closer or further apart. The fifth driving member 195 is used to drive the two clamping arms 193 to move relative to each other. Specifically, both clamping arms 193 can move relative to the clamping body 191.

[0076] Specifically, the clamping body 191 is provided with a clamping slide rail 1911, and the clamping arm 193 is movably engaged with the clamping slide rail 1911. The clamping body 191 is provided with a lead screw, and the clamping arm 193 is provided with a nut. The clamping body 191 and the clamping arm 193 are engaged through a lead screw and nut structure. When the fifth driving member 195 is working, it drives the lead screw to rotate, thereby moving the nut and thus moving the clamping arm 193. Specifically, the fifth driving member 195 and the lead screw can also be connected through a belt structure 197, a pulley drive structure, or a gear drive structure. It can be understood that the fifth driving member 195 and the clamping arm 193 can also be connected through other transmission structures such as gears and racks. By setting the belt structure 197, the fifth driving member 195 and the lead screw can be arranged parallel to each other, thereby reducing the width of the equipment.

[0077] Specifically, each of the two clamping arms 193 is equipped with a clamping pin 1931, which are positioned opposite each other. The clamping pins 1931 are used to insert into the arm pin holes of the turntable, thereby clamping the turntable. Of course, the clamping pins 1931 can also be omitted, and the clamping arms 193 can directly clamp the outer side walls of the turntable. Specifically, the clamping pins 1931 can be stepped shafts to accommodate arm pin holes of different sizes.

[0078] Specifically, the clamping mechanism 19 also includes a first vision system (not shown), which is used to obtain the position of the arm pin hole of the turntable, so as to accurately insert the clamping pin 1931 into the arm pin hole and ensure accurate clamping positioning.

[0079] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 24 to 27 The mounting bracket 21 includes a mounting body 211 and a base frame 213. The mounting body 211 is fixedly connected to the rotating body 131 of the rotating assembly 13, and the base frame 213 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting body 211. Specifically, the mounting bracket 21 also includes a diagonal brace 215. One end of the diagonal brace 215 is connected to the mounting body 211, and the other end is fixedly connected to the rotating body 131 of the rotating assembly 13. The diagonal brace 215 is inclined. By setting the diagonal brace 215, the connection strength between the mounting bracket 21 and the rotating assembly 13 can be enhanced.

[0080] Specifically, the main body 211 is provided with a control box bracket 2111 at one end near the base frame 213. An electrical control cabinet 217 is installed on the control box bracket 2111. The electrical control cabinet 217 is connected to the tightening mechanism 23 to control the action of the tightening mechanism 23.

[0081] Specifically, the mounting bracket 21 also includes a second vision system 218, which is used to acquire the position of the turntable and ensure that the rotation center of the turntable is consistent with the rotation center of the rotating assembly 13. Specifically, the second vision system 218 is located on the rotation center line of the rotating assembly 13.

[0082] In this embodiment, the tightening mechanism 23 includes a robot 231 and a gripper assembly 233. The robot 231 is mounted on the base frame 213 of the mounting bracket 21, and the gripper assembly 233 is mounted on the end of the robot 231 so that the robot 231 can drive the adjustment of the position and tighten the bolts. The tightening mechanism 23 uses the robot 231 to control the movement of the gripper assembly 233. While performing the corresponding actions, the robot 231 can also act as a counterweight to maintain the balance of the components below the rotating assembly 13 without the need for additional counterweights.

[0083] Specifically, robot 231 includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm is connected to the base frame 213, the second arm is movably connected to the first arm, and a gripper assembly 233 is mounted on the second arm. Robot 231 can move in multiple degrees of freedom.

[0084] Specifically, please refer to Figures 28 to 31 The gripper assembly 233 includes a tightening gripper 2331 and a sleeve 2333. The tightening gripper 2331 is connected to the robot 231, and the sleeve 2333 is installed on the tightening gripper 2331. The sleeve 2333 is used to fit over a bolt and tighten the bolt by rotation. Specifically, there can be two tightening grippers 2331 and two sleeves 2333. The two sleeves 2333 can tighten two bolts simultaneously, which is a dual-axis torque-controlled method. Compared with single-axis torque-controlled method, dual-axis torque-controlled method can effectively counteract the reaction force brought by the bolt during the tightening process, thus eliminating the need for a reaction arm. It is simple, reliable, and enables rapid installation, improving production efficiency.

[0085] Specifically, the tightening mechanism 23 also includes a marking device 235, which is used to automatically mark the bolt. After the bolt is tightened and marked, if any abnormalities such as loosening occur during subsequent operations, the marking can be used to conveniently and promptly detect them.

[0086] Specifically, the tightening mechanism 23 also includes a third vision system (not shown), which is used to obtain the position of the mounting holes of the turntable assembly in order to tighten the bolts according to the third vision system.

[0087] In this embodiment, the tightening mechanism 23 further includes a sleeve parking station 238, which is used to place sleeves 2333. When the bolts to be tightened are of different types, the sleeves 2333 on the tightening gripper 2331 can be removed, and a suitable sleeve 2333 stored in the sleeve parking station 238 can be installed on the tightening gripper 2331. Specifically, in this embodiment, three sleeve parking stations 238 are provided.

[0088] Specifically, please refer to again Figure 28The sleeve parking station 238 includes a placement bracket 2381 and a clamping part 2382. The placement bracket 2381 is provided with placement positions 2383 for placing sleeves 2333. Each sleeve parking station 238 can be provided with two placement positions 2383 to place sleeves 2333 in pairs, corresponding to two tightening grippers 2331. The clamping part 2382 includes a pressure arm 2385 and a clamping drive member 2386. The pressure arm 2385 is formed with a clamping part, and two spaced-apart pressure plates 2388 form the clamping part. When clamping, the two pressure plates 2388 are respectively located on both sides of the sleeve 2333 to clamp the sleeve 2333. Specifically, each clamping part 2382 is provided with two pressure arms 2385 to correspond to two placement positions 2383. The clamping drive 2386 is connected to the pressure arm 2385 and is used to drive the pressure arm 2385 to clamp or release the sleeve 2333 located in the placement position 2383. The clamping part 2382 can accurately position the sleeve 2333 in a predetermined position so that the tightening gripper 2331 can be accurately aligned with the sleeve 2333 for replacement. Specifically, the clamping drive 2386 can be a cylinder.

[0089] Specifically, please refer to Figure 32 The tightening gripper 2331 includes a connecting portion 2335, and the sleeve 2333 includes a connecting end 2336 and a tightening end 2337. The connecting end 2336 is used to connect or disconnect from the connecting portion 2335 of the tightening gripper 2331, and the tightening end 2337 is used to tighten the bolts that need to be tightened on the turntable. The connecting portion 2335 is provided with a protrusion 2338 that can move in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the sleeve 2333, so that the protrusion 2338 can engage or disengage from the groove of the connecting end 2336, thereby connecting or disengaging the sleeve 2333 to or from the tightening gripper 2331. The connecting portion 2335 also includes a first elastic member 2339 that applies a force toward the axis of the sleeve 2333 to the protrusion 2338, so that the protrusion 2338 automatically engages into the groove when it reaches the position corresponding to the groove. The connecting end 2336 is provided with a tapered surface 2340 to resist the elastic force of the first elastic element 2339 and push the protrusion 2338 away from the axis of the sleeve 2333 during the process of the sleeve 2333 and the tightening gripper 2331 approaching each other. In this embodiment, the tightening gripper 2331 and the sleeve 2333 are mechanically self-locking connected, so that the sleeve 2333 can withstand a large force when tightened without falling off the tightening gripper 2331. The tightening gripper 2331 also includes an adjusting shaft 2342 connected to the protrusion 2338 and a releasing drive connected to the adjusting shaft 2342. The releasing drive drives the adjusting shaft 2342, which in turn drives the protrusion 2328 to move away from the axis of the sleeve 2333, thereby disengaging the sleeve 2333 from the connecting part 2335 of the tightening gripper 2331, so that the sleeve 2333 that needs to be replaced can be removed. Specifically, the releasing drive can be a cylinder.

[0090] The following example illustrates the specific workflow of the turntable assembly installation equipment in this embodiment:

[0091] The process involves receiving production line instructions and obtaining product model information. The traveling crane assembly 11 stops above the workpiece for initial positioning based on the workpiece model information. The second vision system 218 obtains the workpiece center position and adjusts the center of the traveling crane assembly 11. The lifting mechanism 17 descends to both sides of the turntable. The first vision system obtains the center coordinates of the turntable arm pin holes. The clamping mechanism 19 positions and clamps the turntable. The third vision system obtains the initial position of the bolts. The tightening mechanism 23 applies a set torque. The rotating assembly 13 rotates according to the set angle. The third vision system takes pictures of the bolts in the tightening sequence for fine positioning of other positions. The tightening mechanism 23 moves to apply a set torque. All bolts are tightened. The clamping mechanism 19 is released, and the lifting mechanism 17 rises. All mechanisms return to their original positions. The traveling crane assembly returns to its initial position, awaiting the start instruction for the next machine. Specifically, the first vision system, the second vision system 218, and the third vision system can all be 3D cameras.

[0092] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A turret assembly installation apparatus, characterized by, The device comprises a travelling assembly (11), a rotating assembly (13), a travelling support (15), a lifting mechanism (17), a clamping mechanism (19), a mounting support (21) and a tightening mechanism (23). The travelling assembly (11) comprises a travelling trolley (110) which is movable in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The rotating assembly (13) is rotatably connected to the travelling trolley (110) about a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The travelling support (15) is movably connected to the rotating assembly (13) in the first direction. The lifting mechanism (17) is connected to the travelling support (15). The clamping mechanism (19) is connected to the lifting mechanism (17) and is used to move the clamping mechanism (19) in a direction perpendicular to the third direction. The mounting support (21) is fixedly connected to the rotating assembly (13). The tightening mechanism (23) is connected to the mounting support (21) and is used to tighten the fastener of a rotating table assembly. The lifting mechanism (17) comprises a lifting body (171), a sliding seat (173), a chain bracket (177), two rotating wheels (178), a chain (179) and a fourth driving member (175). The lifting body (171) is provided with a lifting track (1711) extending in the third direction. The sliding seat (173) is movably arranged along the lifting track (1711). The chain (179) is arranged around the rotating wheels (178). The sliding seat (173) is connected to the chain (179). The fourth driving member (175) is used to drive one of the rotating wheels (178) to rotate, so as to drive the chain (179) to move, and further drive the sliding seat (173) to ascend or descend along the lifting track (1711). One of the rotating wheels (178) is installed on the chain bracket (177) as a driving wheel and is connected to the fourth driving member (175) to drive the chain (179) to move. The other rotating wheel (178) is a movable pulley structure.

2. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The travelling assembly (11) comprises a cross beam (111) extending in the first direction. The cross beam (111) is provided with a frame (112) which spans two cross beams (111). The frame (112) is movably arranged on the cross beam (111) in the first direction. The travelling trolley (110) is movably arranged on the frame (112) in the second direction. The frame (112) is provided with a first track clamp. The first track clamp is used to clamp or loosen the cross beam (111). The travelling assembly (11) is provided with a second track clamp. The second track clamp is used to clamp or loosen the frame (112).

3. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The walking trolley (110) is a travelling crane, and the walking trolley (110) comprises a rotary matching part (1101), wherein the rotary matching part (1101) comprises a flange; the rotating assembly (13) comprises a rotating main body (131), a second driving member (133) and a rotary part (135), the second driving member (133) is used for driving the rotary part (135) to rotate relative to the rotary matching part (1101) of the crane assembly (11), the rotary part (135) is fixedly connected to the rotating main body (131), and the rotary part (135) is rotatably connected to the flange; the rotating assembly (13) further comprises a first protective hook (137), the first protective hook (137) is fixedly connected to the rotating main body (131) and is hooked on the rotary matching part (1101) of the crane assembly (11); the rotary part (135) comprises a transmission part (1351) and a sleeve part (1353) connected to the transmission part (1351), and the rotating assembly (13) further comprises a brake (138), the brake (138) is used for braking or loosening the sleeve part (1353), so as to brake or loosen the rotating assembly (13).

4. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The rotating assembly (13) further comprises a slip ring (139), the slip ring (139) is fixedly connected to the rotating main body (131), the crane assembly (11) comprises a contact piece, the contact piece is annular, and the slip ring (139) is always in electrical contact with the peripheral wall of the contact piece on the crane assembly (11); the rotating assembly (13) further comprises an angle detection element, and the angle detection element is used for detecting the rotation angle of the rotating assembly (13).

5. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The walking support (15) comprises a walking main body (151) and a third driving member (153), the walking main body (151) is movably connected to the rotating main body (131), and the third driving member (153) is used for driving the walking main body (151) to move relative to the rotating main body (131) along the first direction; or, The rotating main body (131) is provided with a first sliding rail (1311), the rotating assembly (13) further comprises a second protective hook (141), and the second protective hook (141) is movably arranged on the first sliding rail (1311) along the first direction; the walking support (15) comprises a third protective hook (158), and the third protective hook (158) is fixedly connected to the second protective hook (141).

6. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The fourth driving member (175) is used for driving the sliding seat (173) to move relative to the lifting main body (171) along the lifting rail (1711), and the lifting main body (171) is fixedly connected to the walking main body (151) of the walking support (15).

7. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The lifting body (171) is provided with a fixed rack, and the sliding seat (173) is provided with a movable clamping tooth.

8. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 6, wherein, The clamping mechanism (19) comprises a clamping body (191), clamping arms (193) and a fifth driving element (195). The clamping body (191) is connected to the sliding seat (173) of the lifting mechanism (17). Two clamping arms (193) are connected to the clamping body (191) and can move relative to each other to approach or move away from each other. The fifth driving element (195) is used to drive the relative movement of the two clamping arms (193).

9. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 8, wherein, Two clamping pins (1931) are respectively arranged on the two clamping arms (193), and the two clamping pins (1931) are arranged opposite to each other. The clamping pin (1931) is used to be inserted into an arm pin hole of the rotary table. The clamping mechanism (19) further comprises a first vision system. The first vision system is used to acquire the position of the arm pin hole of the rotary table, so as to align the clamping pin (1931) with the arm pin hole.

10. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 3, wherein, The mounting bracket (21) comprises a mounting body (211) and a base frame (213). The mounting body (211) is fixedly connected to the rotating body (131) of the rotating assembly (13). The base frame (213) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting body (211). The mounting bracket (21) further comprises a diagonal brace (215). One end of the diagonal brace (215) is connected to the mounting body (211), and the other end is fixedly connected to the rotating body (131) of the rotating assembly (13). The diagonal brace (215) is arranged obliquely.

11. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The tightening mechanism (23) comprises a robot (231) and a gripper assembly (233). The robot (231) is installed on the base frame (213) of the mounting bracket (21). The gripper assembly (233) is installed at the end of the robot (231).

12. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 11, wherein, The said wrench assembly (233) comprises a tightening wrench (2331) connected to the robot (231) and a sleeve (2333) installed on the tightening wrench (2331), the sleeve (2333) is used for sleeving on a fastener and tightening the fastener by rotating; the tightening mechanism (23) further comprises a sleeve parking station (238) used for placing the sleeve (2333); the sleeve parking station (238) comprises a placing support (2381) and a pressing part (2382), the placing support (2381) is provided with a placing position (2383) used for placing the sleeve (2333), the pressing part (2382) comprises a pressing arm (2385) and a clamping driving element (2386), the pressing arm (2385) is formed with a clamping part, two spaced pressing plates (2388) form the clamping part, the clamping driving element (2386) is connected to the pressing arm (2385) and is used for driving the pressing arm (2385) to move to clamp or release the sleeve (2333) located at the placing position (2383); the tightening wrench (2331) comprises a connecting part (2335), the sleeve (2333) comprises a connecting end (2336) and a tightening end (2337), the connecting end (2336) is used for connecting or releasing with the connecting part (2335) of the tightening wrench (2331), the connecting part (2335) is provided with a protrusion (2338) which can move in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the sleeve (2333) so that the protrusion (2338) is clamped into or released from a clamping groove in the connecting end (2336), the connecting part (2335) further comprises a first elastic element (2339) which applies a force to the protrusion (2338) in a direction towards the axis of the sleeve (2333), the connecting end (2336) is provided with a tapered surface (2340) to push the protrusion (2338) to move away from the axis of the sleeve (2333) during the approach of the sleeve (2333) and the tightening wrench (2331) against the elastic force of the first elastic element (2339), the tightening wrench (2331) further comprises an adjusting shaft (2342) connected to the protrusion (2338) and a releasing driving element connected to the adjusting shaft (2342), the releasing driving element is used for driving the adjusting shaft (2342) to move the protrusion (2328) away from the axis of the sleeve (2333); Alternatively, the tightening mechanism (23) further comprises a line marking device (235) used for automatic line marking; alternatively, the tightening mechanism (23) further comprises a third vision system used for acquiring the position of the mounting hole of the turntable assembly.

13. The turntable assembly mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The mounting bracket (21) comprises a second vision system (218) located on the rotation center line of the rotating assembly (13), and the second vision system (218) is used to acquire the position of the rotary table and make the rotation center of the rotary table consistent with the rotation center of the rotating assembly (13).

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