Cutting and blowing scrap feeding device of aluminum pipe chamfering equipment

Abstract

This invention discloses a cutting, chip blowing, and feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment. The cutting mechanism includes a frame with a worktable connected inside, and a cutting machine connected to the bottom of the worktable. A bar stock table is located at one end of the cutting mechanism, passes through a conveying mechanism, and its top is flush with the upper surface of the worktable. A machine platform is provided between a CNC machine tool and the frame, and an industrial robot is connected to the chip blowing mechanism on the machine platform. The chip blowing mechanism includes a housing connected to the machine platform, with a door panel connected to the housing. A telescopic device drives the door panel to open or close, and an air blowing assembly is connected inside the housing. A robotic arm is connected to the execution end of the industrial robot, which picks up aluminum tubes from the worktable and places them into the housing. A feeding channel is provided on the CNC machine tool, and the robotic arm picks up the chipped aluminum tubes and places them into the feeding channel. Compared with the prior art, this invention integrates bar cutting, aluminum chip removal, and aluminum tube placement into one unit, eliminating the need for multiple turnovers of the aluminum tubes and greatly improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of feeding device technology, and in particular to a cutting and blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment. Background Technology

[0002] The term "shock absorber" is a common term in the automotive chassis industry. An automotive shock absorber is actually a vibration damper. Shock absorbers are used not only in the suspension of automobiles but also in other locations. For example, they are used in the driver's cab, seats, steering wheel, and can also be used as a buffer in vehicle bumpers.

[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, the aluminum tube 9 is an important component of the vibration damper. During the production process, the center holes 901 at both ends need to be chamfered using a CNC machine tool. In the existing technology, the operator needs to cut the bar stock into aluminum tubes of the required length, then blow away the aluminum shavings from the aluminum tubes with an air gun, and finally place the aluminum tubes in the loading channel of the CNC machine tool for the pneumatic grippers of the CNC machine tool to pick up.

[0004] Therefore, in the existing technology, bar cutting, aluminum chip removal and aluminum tube feeding are all independent equipment, which require multiple turnovers, thus greatly reducing production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a cutting and chip removal feeding device for aluminum tube chamfering equipment. This device integrates bar cutting, aluminum chip removal, and aluminum tube placement, eliminating the need for multiple turnovers of aluminum tubes and greatly improving production efficiency, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for aluminum tube chamfering includes a bar stock table, a conveying mechanism, a cutting mechanism, an industrial robot, a chip-blowing mechanism, and a CNC machine tool. The cutting mechanism includes a frame with a worktable connected inside. A cutting machine is connected to the bottom of the worktable, and the blade of the cutting machine can extend above the worktable. The bar stock table is located at one end of the cutting mechanism, passes through the conveying mechanism, and its top is flush with the upper surface of the worktable. A machine platform is provided between the CNC machine tool and the frame, and the industrial robot and the chip-blowing mechanism are connected to the machine platform. The chip-blowing mechanism includes a housing connected to the machine platform, with a door panel connected to the housing. A telescopic device drives the door panel to open or close. An air-blowing assembly is connected inside the housing, and a chip outlet is provided at the bottom of the housing. A robotic arm is connected to the execution end of the industrial robot. When the door panel is open, the robotic arm grabs the aluminum tube from the worktable and places it into the housing. A notch is provided on the door panel to allow the robotic arm to avoid obstructing movement. A feeding channel is provided on the CNC machine tool, and the robotic arm grabs the chip-blown aluminum tube and places it into the feeding channel.

[0007] A further improvement of the present invention is that the bar stock table is a non-powered roller conveyor; the conveying mechanism includes an electric screw slide module, a first gantry frame is connected to the slide of the electric screw slide module, a vertical first cylinder is connected to the top of the first gantry frame, and a first pressure plate is connected to the power output end of the first cylinder.

[0008] A further improvement of the present invention is that a second gantry is connected to one end of the worktable near the bar stock table, a vertical second cylinder is connected to the top of the second gantry, and a second pressure plate is connected to the power output end of the second cylinder.

[0009] A further improvement of the present invention is that a third cylinder is horizontally arranged on the side of the worktable away from the bar stock table, and a push plate is connected to the power output end of the third cylinder; a bracket is connected to the worktable on the other side, and two rows of air blowing pipes are connected to the bracket, with the two rows of air blowing pipes inclined towards the two ends of the worktable respectively.

[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that a waste channel is connected to the side of the machine tool close to the bar stock table, and a collection box is connected to the bottom end of the waste channel.

[0011] A further improvement of the present invention is that the top of the box is open, and sliding rods are connected to both sides of the top of the box. Two sets of sliders are connected to the sliding rods, and the two door panels are respectively connected to the two sets of sliders. The telescopic device consists of a fourth cylinder and a fifth cylinder connected to the side of the box, and the power output ends of the fourth cylinder and the fifth cylinder are respectively connected to the two door panels.

[0012] A further improvement of the present invention is that two sets of flow dividers A are connected to both sides of the box body and are inclined towards the middle of the box body. The flow dividers A are in pairs and the opposite ends of the flow dividers A are connected to the inclined flat air nozzles A. A horizontally arranged flow divider B is connected between the two flow dividers A in the same group. A horizontally arranged air nozzle B is connected to the flow divider B. Both flow dividers A and flow dividers B are connected to the air source.

[0013] A further improvement of the present invention is that a material placement plate is connected in the housing, and several round rods are connected to the material placement plate. An aluminum tube is placed between two adjacent round rods. The material placement plate is located between four distributors A, and the aluminum tube is placed behind the round rods. The aluminum tube is concentric with the air nozzle B.

[0014] A further improvement of the present invention is that the robotic arm includes a base on which several elongated vacuum suction cups are connected.

[0015] A further improvement of the present invention is that the feeding channel is inclined and a baffle is connected to the bottom end of the feeding channel.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this invention are: The present invention relates to a cutting and chip removal feeding device for aluminum tube chamfering equipment. This device integrates bar cutting, aluminum chip removal, and aluminum tube placement, eliminating the need for multiple turnovers of aluminum tubes and greatly improving production efficiency.

[0017] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention uses an electric screw slide module and a first pressure plate to transport the bar material, which further improves the working efficiency.

[0018] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention presses down the bar material with a second pressure plate during the cutting process to ensure that the bar material does not move axially.

[0019] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention has two rows of air blowing pipes that can blow away aluminum chips from the surface of the aluminum tube, ensuring that the vacuum suction cup can smoothly pick up the aluminum tube.

[0020] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention pushes the aluminum tube to one side of the worktable by a push plate, so that multiple vacuum suction cups can be aligned with the aluminum tube to grab the aluminum tube.

[0021] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention has a waste channel connected to the side of the machine platform near the bar stock table, which facilitates the collection of waste head.

[0022] The cutting and blowing device for aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention uses a robotic arm to grab the aluminum tube and place it in a box to blow away aluminum chips, which is convenient and practical, and the aluminum chips will not splash onto the workshop floor.

[0023] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention has an inclined air nozzle A and a horizontal air nozzle B that can blow away aluminum chips inside and outside the aluminum tube from multiple directions, resulting in better aluminum chip cleaning effect.

[0024] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention has a material placement plate connected in the box, and several round rods connected to the material placement plate, which play a role in supporting the aluminum tube and ensuring that the aluminum tube is not easily detached from the robot arm during blowing.

[0025] The cutting and blowing feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention has a grid plate connected to the upper opening of the chip outlet, which can ensure the discharge of aluminum chips and prevent the aluminum tube from falling out of the chip outlet and being damaged even if the aluminum tube falls off the robot arm.

[0026] The cutting, blowing, and feeding device of the aluminum tube chamfering equipment of the present invention further improves production efficiency by transferring aluminum tubes through industrial robots and supporting robotic arms. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the aluminum tube structure.

[0028] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bar stock platform structure of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher plate structure of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the industrial robot, manipulator, and chip blowing mechanism of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the industrial robot and manipulator of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the chip blowing mechanism of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the housing of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the CNC machine tool of the present invention.

[0039] In the diagram: 1-Bar stock table, 2-Conveying mechanism, 201-Electric screw slide module, 202-First gantry frame, 203-First cylinder, 204-First pressure plate, 3-Cutting mechanism, 301-Frame, 302-Workbench, 303-Blade, 304-Second gantry frame, 305-Second cylinder, 306-Second pressure plate, 307-Third cylinder, 308-Push plate, 309-Support, 310-Air blowing pipe, 4-Industrial robot, 5-Chip blowing mechanism, 501-Box, 502-Door panel, 503- 504 - Chip outlet, 505 - Slide bar, 506 - Slider, 507 - Fourth cylinder, 508 - Fifth cylinder, 509 - Diverter A, 510 - Nozzle A, 511 - Diverter B, 512 - Nozzle B, 513 - Material feeding plate, 514 - Round rod, 515 - Grating plate, 6 - CNC machine tool, 601 - Feeding channel, 7 - Machine base, 701 - Waste channel, 702 - Collection box, 8 - Robot arm, 801 - Base, 802 - Vacuum suction cup, 9 - Aluminum tube, 901 - Center hole, 10 - Bar stock. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] Example 1: As Figures 1-12 As shown, a cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for aluminum tube chamfering includes a bar stock table 1, a conveying mechanism 2, a cutting mechanism 3, an industrial robot 4, a chip-blowing mechanism 5, and a CNC machine tool 6. The cutting mechanism 3 includes a frame 301, a worktable 302 connected inside the frame 301, a cutting machine connected to the bottom of the worktable 302, and the cutting machine's blade 303 extending above the worktable 302. The bar stock table 1 is located at one end of the cutting mechanism 3, passes through the conveying mechanism 2, and its top end is flush with the upper surface of the worktable 302. A machine platform 7 is provided between the CNC machine tool 6 and the frame 301, and the industrial robot 4 is connected to the chip-blowing mechanism 5. On the machine base 7; the chip blowing mechanism 5 includes a housing 501, which is connected to the machine base 7. A door panel 502 is connected to the housing 501. A telescopic device drives the door panel 502 to open or close. An air blowing assembly is connected inside the housing 501, and a chip outlet 503 is provided at the bottom of the housing 501. The execution end of the industrial robot 4 is connected to a robotic arm 8. When the door panel 502 is opened, the robotic arm 8 grabs the aluminum tube 9 from the workbench 302 and puts it into the housing 501. A notch 504 is provided on the door panel 502 to avoid the robotic arm 8. The CNC machine tool 6 is provided with a feeding channel 601. The robotic arm 8 grabs the aluminum tube 9 after chip blowing and puts it into the feeding channel 601.

[0042] The bar table 1 is a non-powered roller conveyor; the conveying mechanism 2 includes an electric screw slide module 201, a first gantry 202 is connected to the slide of the electric screw slide module 201, a vertical first cylinder 203 is connected to the top of the first gantry 202, and a first pressure plate 204 is connected to the power output end of the first cylinder 203.

[0043] The workbench 302 is connected to a second gantry 304 at one end near the bar stock table 1. The top of the second gantry 304 is connected to a vertical second cylinder 305. The power output end of the second cylinder 305 is connected to a second pressure plate 306.

[0044] A third cylinder 307 is horizontally arranged on the side of the worktable 302 away from the bar stock table 1. The power output end of the third cylinder 307 is connected to a push plate 308. A bracket 309 is connected on the other side of the worktable 302. Two rows of air blowing pipes 310 are connected on the bracket 309. The two rows of air blowing pipes 310 are inclined towards the two ends of the worktable 302 respectively.

[0045] A waste channel 701 is connected to the side of the machine platform 7 near the bar stock platform 1, and a collection box 702 is connected to the bottom end of the waste channel 701.

[0046] The top of the housing 501 is open, and slide rods 505 are connected to both sides of the top of the housing 501. Two sets of sliders 506 are connected to the slide rods 505, and the two door panels 502 are respectively connected to the two sets of sliders 506. The telescopic device consists of a fourth cylinder 507 and a fifth cylinder 508 connected to the side of the housing 501. The power output ends of the fourth cylinder 507 and the fifth cylinder 508 are respectively connected to the two door panels 502.

[0047] Inside the housing 501, there are two sets of diverters A509 connected to both sides, which are inclined towards the middle of the housing 501. The diverters A509 are in pairs, and the opposite ends of the diverters A509 are connected to the inclined flat air nozzles A510. Between the two diverters A509 in the same group, there are horizontally arranged diverters B511. Each diverter B511 is connected to six horizontally arranged air nozzles B512. Both the diverters A509 and the diverters B511 are connected to the air source.

[0048] A material placement plate 513 is connected in the housing 501. Several round rods 514 are connected to the material placement plate 513. The aluminum tube 9 is placed between two adjacent round rods 514. The material placement plate 513 is located between four distributors A509. The aluminum tube 9 is placed after the round rods 514. The aluminum tube 9 is concentric with the air nozzle B512.

[0049] The robotic arm 8 includes a base 801, on which six elongated vacuum suction cups 802 are connected.

[0050] The feeding channel 601 is inclined, and a baffle is connected to the bottom end of the feeding channel 601.

[0051] The specific working principle of this invention is as follows: S1. Bar conveying: The operator places six bars 10 on the rollers of the roller conveyor. The first cylinder 203 extends, the first pressure plate 204 presses down on the bars, and the electric screw slide module 201 drives the first gantry 202 to move, while simultaneously driving the bars 10 to move towards the cutting machine end, thereby realizing the conveying of the bars 10.

[0052] S2. Aluminum tube cutting: Since the end of the bar stock 10 is uneven, the head needs to be removed. After the bar stock 10 moves past the blade 303 of the cutting machine, the second cylinder 305 extends, the second pressure plate 306 presses down on the bar stock 10, the cutting machine moves upward, and the rotating blade 303 cuts off about 35mm of the head. Then the electric screw slide module 201 drives the bar stock 10 to move again, and the blade 303 cuts the bar stock into aluminum tubes 9 that meet the size requirements. At the same time, the push plate 308 pushes the aluminum tube 9 to one side of the worktable 302, and the air pipe 310 blows away the aluminum chips on the surface of the aluminum tube 9.

[0053] S3, Material head removal: The industrial robot 4 drives the manipulator 8 to first pick up the material head and put it into the waste channel 701. The material head falls into the collection box 702 along the waste channel 701.

[0054] S4, Aluminum chip removal: Industrial robot 4 drives manipulator 8 to pick up six aluminum tubes 9; fourth cylinder 507 and fifth cylinder 508 extend, two door panels 502 open, and manipulator 8 places aluminum tubes 9 on round rod 514; fourth cylinder 507 and fifth cylinder 508 retract, and door panel 502 closes; air nozzles A510 and B512 work to blow away aluminum chips from aluminum tubes 9, and the aluminum chips are discharged from chip outlet 503.

[0055] S5. Aluminum tube placement: The aluminum tubes 9 that have been blown out are taken out of the box 501. The robot arm 8 places the aluminum tubes 9 one by one into the feeding channel 601 of the CNC machine tool 6. The aluminum tubes 9 are neatly arranged in the feeding channel 601. The pneumatic gripper of the CNC machine tool 6 picks up the bottom aluminum tube 9 for chamfering. The remaining aluminum tubes 9 in the feeding channel 601 move downward automatically due to gravity.

[0056] The above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of the present invention, and are intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. They should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent transformations or modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment, characterized in that: It includes a bar stock table (1), a conveying mechanism (2), a cutting mechanism (3), an industrial robot (4), a chip blowing mechanism (5), and a CNC machine tool (6); The cutting mechanism (3) includes a frame (301), a workbench (302) is connected inside the frame (301), a cutting machine is connected to the bottom of the workbench (302), and the blade (303) of the cutting machine can extend to the top of the workbench (302); The bar stock platform (1) is located at one end of the cutting mechanism (3), the bar stock platform (1) passes through the conveying mechanism (2), and the top of the bar stock platform (1) is flush with the upper surface of the worktable (302); A machine platform (7) is provided between the CNC machine tool (6) and the frame (301), and the industrial robot (4) and the chip blowing mechanism (5) are connected to the machine platform (7); The chip blowing mechanism (5) includes a housing (501), which is connected to the machine base (7). A door panel (502) is connected to the housing (501). A telescopic device drives the door panel (502) to open or close. An air blowing assembly is connected inside the housing (501), and a chip outlet (503) is provided at the bottom of the housing (501). The industrial robot (4) is connected to a robotic arm (8) at its execution end. When the door panel (502) is opened, the robotic arm (8) grabs the aluminum tube (9) from the workbench (302) and puts it into the box (501). The door panel (502) is provided with a notch (504) for the robotic arm (8) to avoid it. The CNC machine tool (6) is provided with a feeding channel (601), and the robot (8) grabs the aluminum tube (9) after blowing off the shavings and puts it into the feeding channel (601); The bar table (1) is a non-powered roller conveyor; the conveying mechanism (2) includes an electric screw slide module (201), a first gantry frame (202) is connected to the slide of the electric screw slide module (201), a vertical first cylinder (203) is connected to the top of the first gantry frame (202), and a first pressure plate (204) is connected to the power output end of the first cylinder (203). The workbench (302) is connected to a third cylinder (307) arranged horizontally on one side away from the bar stock table (1). The power output end of the third cylinder (307) is connected to a push plate (308). A bracket (309) is connected to the workbench (302) on the other side. Two rows of air blowing pipes (310) are connected to the bracket (309). The two rows of air blowing pipes (310) are inclined to both ends of the workbench (302). The box (501) has two sets of diverters A (509) connected to its inner sides, which are inclined towards the middle of the box (501). The diverters A (509) are in pairs, and the opposite ends of the diverters A (509) are connected to the inclined flat air nozzles A (510). The two diverters A (509) in the same group are connected to a horizontally arranged diverter B (511), and a horizontally arranged air nozzle B (512) is connected to the diverter B (511). Both the diverters A (509) and the diverters B (511) are connected to the air source. The housing (501) is connected to a material placement plate (513), and several round rods (514) are connected to the material placement plate (513). The aluminum tube (9) is placed between two adjacent round rods (514). The material placement plate (513) is located between four distributors A (509), and the aluminum tube (9) is placed after the round rods (514). The aluminum tube (9) is concentric with the air nozzle B (512). The upper opening of the chip outlet (503) is connected to a grid plate (515).

2. The cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench (302) is connected to a second gantry (304) at one end near the bar stock table (1). The top of the second gantry (304) is connected to a vertical second cylinder (305). The power output end of the second cylinder (305) is connected to a second pressure plate (306).

3. The cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The machine platform (7) is connected to a waste channel (701) on the side close to the bar stock platform (1), and a collection box (702) is connected to the bottom end of the waste channel (701).

4. The cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the box (501) is open, and slide rods (505) are connected to both sides of the top of the box (501). Two sets of sliders (506) are connected to the slide rods (505), and two door panels (502) are respectively connected to the two sets of sliders (506). The telescopic device is a fourth cylinder (507) and a fifth cylinder (508) connected to the side of the box (501). The power output ends of the fourth cylinder (507) and the fifth cylinder (508) are respectively connected to the two door panels (502).

5. The cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm (8) includes a base (801) on which several elongated vacuum suction cups (802) are connected.

6. The cutting and chip-blowing feeding device for an aluminum tube chamfering equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding channel (601) is inclined, and a baffle is connected to the bottom end of the feeding channel (601).

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