Intelligent flexible production line three-axis movement equipment
Through the three-axis motion design and automated control system, the limitations of traditional automated loading equipment in terms of multi-tasking and stability are solved, and the efficient, flexible and precise loading operation of intelligent flexible production line equipment is realized, improving the overall production line Efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411512101.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Traditional automated loading equipment has limitations in multi-tasking, stability and accuracy, and it is difficult to cope with the production needs of many different types of workpieces, resulting in low operating efficiency and frequent errors in the production line.
Intelligent flexible production line equipment adopts three-axis motion design, through the sliding coordination of the sliding seat, lift seat and handling device and the special drive device, flexible movement in three-dimensional space is achieved, combining gear rack transmission and screw transmission. Ensure the smoothness and accuracy of movement, and introduce visual detection devices and control systems to realize automated control and fault alarms.
It significantly improves the multi-tasking capability of the automated loading equipment and the stability and accuracy of the production line, reduces the impact of mechanical wear and environmental changes, ensures long-term stable operation and consistency of workpiece quality, and improves production efficiency and flexibility.
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Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of automated feeding equipment, and in particular to an intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion equipment. Background Art
[0002] Automatic feeding equipment for flexible intelligent production lines plays an important role in modern manufacturing, and can significantly improve production efficiency and workpiece quality. With the continuous advancement of industrial automation technology, automatic feeding equipment for flexible intelligent production lines has become a key means to improve the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry. Flexible production line design can adapt to a variety of production tasks to meet the needs of different customers. In addition, by integrating automation technology, manual operations can be significantly reduced, production costs can be reduced, and production efficiency can be improved. Automatic feeding equipment for flexible intelligent production lines has a wide range of applications, covering multiple fields such as automobile manufacturing and electronic equipment assembly, which is of great significance for enhancing the market competitiveness of enterprises. Traditional feeding methods usually rely on manual or simple mechanical equipment, resulting in low efficiency and prone to errors. In order to solve this problem, existing automated loading and unloading equipment can improve the feeding efficiency to a certain extent, but these devices can usually only feed a single machine, with limited adjustment capabilities and flexibility. In addition, during the long-term operation of such equipment, the stability and accuracy may be affected by various factors, resulting in frequent errors and failures in the feeding process.
[0003] Although the feeding device in the prior art can realize automatic feeding, it still has some defects in practical application. The traditional feeding method usually relies on a single conveying method, such as a conveyor belt or a robotic arm. This single conveying method has limitations in dealing with diverse production tasks, especially when the production line needs to process a variety of different types of workpieces. The traditional feeding device is difficult to achieve flexible and efficient workpiece switching and storage, which in turn affects the operation efficiency of the entire production line. Summary of the invention
[0004] In order to improve the stability, accuracy and multi-tasking capability of automated feeding equipment, the present application provides an intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device.
[0005] The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion equipment provided in this application adopts the following technical solutions: An intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device comprises a base, a sliding seat, a first sliding drive device, a mounting seat, a lifting seat, a lifting drive device, a handling device, and a second sliding drive device; the sliding seat is slidingly matched with the base, and the first sliding drive device is used to drive the sliding seat to move in a horizontal direction; the mounting seat is arranged on the sliding seat, the lifting seat is slidingly matched with the mounting seat, and the lifting drive device is used to drive the lifting seat to rise and fall; the handling device is slidingly matched with the lifting seat, and the second sliding drive device is used to drive the handling device to move in a horizontal direction.
[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, flexible movement in three-dimensional space is achieved through three-axis motion design; this makes it easy to cope with complex production scenarios such as multiple machines and multiple tasks, and significantly improves the multi-tasking capability of automated loading equipment; the sliding seat, lifting seat and handling device in the device all adopt a sliding matching design and are equipped with a special drive device to ensure stability and accuracy during movement; this design effectively reduces the impact of mechanical wear and environmental changes on equipment stability and accuracy, thereby ensuring the long-term stable operation of the production line and the consistency of workpiece quality; the design of the device enables it to move quickly and accurately between different machines, and to be flexibly adjusted according to production needs; this high degree of flexibility enables the production line to respond to changes in production tasks more efficiently, further improving production efficiency.
[0007] Optionally, the first sliding drive device includes a driving gear, a rack and a first driving mechanism; the first driving mechanism is arranged on the sliding seat, and the first driving mechanism is used to drive the driving gear to rotate; the rack is arranged on the base, the rack extends in a horizontal direction, and the driving gear and the rack are meshed with each other.
[0008] By adopting the above technical solution and the gear rack transmission method, the sliding seat can be moved smoothly and efficiently in the horizontal direction, the movement accuracy and stability can be improved, and the structure is compact and easy to maintain.
[0009] Optionally, the lifting drive device includes a first screw rod, a second drive mechanism and two support blocks; the two support blocks are both arranged on the support blocks, and the two ends of the first screw rod are respectively rotatably connected to the two support blocks; the second drive mechanism is arranged on the support block or on the support block, and the second drive mechanism is used to drive the first screw rod to rotate.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, through the cooperation of the first screw transmission and the driving mechanism, precise lifting and lowering control of the lifting seat is achieved, which meets the needs of handling workpieces at different heights and improves the applicability and flexibility of the equipment.
[0011] Optionally, the second sliding drive device includes: An active rod, the active rod being rotatably disposed on the lifting seat; a third driving mechanism, the third driving mechanism being used to drive the active rod to rotate; A driven rod, the driven rod is rotatably disposed on the lifting seat; a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, wherein the first bevel gear is sleeved on the active rod and fixedly connected to the active rod, the second bevel gear is sleeved on the driven rod and fixedly connected to the driven rod, and the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are meshed with each other; A second screw rod, the end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the driven rod, the second screw rod passes through the handling device, and the second screw rod is threadedly matched with the handling device.
[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the active rod is driven to rotate through the third driving mechanism, the active rod drives the first bevel gear to rotate, the first bevel gear drives the second bevel gear to rotate, the second bevel gear drives the driven rod to rotate, the driven rod drives the second screw rod to rotate, and the second screw rod drives the conveying device when rotating, which moves accurately in the horizontal direction, has a compact structure and high transmission efficiency, and is conducive to improving the conveying speed and positioning accuracy.
[0013] Optionally, the number of the active rod is one, and the number of the driven rod, the second screw rod, the third driving mechanism, the first bevel gear, and the second bevel gear are all set to two.
[0014] By adopting the above technical solution and increasing the number of driven rods, second screw rods and other devices, the load capacity and stability of the handling device are enhanced, the ability of the equipment to handle heavy workpieces is improved, and the synchronization and coordination of the movement are ensured.
[0015] Optionally, a first guide rail is fixed on the base, a first slider is fixed on the sliding seat, the first guide rail passes through the first slider, and the first slider is slidably matched with the first guide rail.
[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, by fixing the first guide rail on the base and providing the first slider on the sliding seat to slide with the guide rail, the sliding seat can achieve stable and precise linear movement on the base. This design not only improves the running stability of the equipment, but also enhances the positioning accuracy of the sliding seat during the movement, which is conducive to achieving more refined material handling and positioning requirements. At the same time, the cooperation between the guide rail and the slider also simplifies the mechanical structure and reduces the cost of maintenance and replacement.
[0017] Optionally, the handling device includes a fixedly connected horizontal moving frame and a fork; the horizontal moving frame is slidably matched with the lifting seat, the second screw rod passes through the horizontal moving frame, the second screw rod is threadedly matched with the horizontal moving frame, and the fork is used to carry the workpiece.
[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the handling device realizes the precise movement of the fork in the horizontal direction through the sliding cooperation between the horizontal moving frame and the lifting seat, and the threaded cooperation between the second screw rod and the horizontal moving frame. This design enables the handling device to flexibly adjust the position of the fork to accurately align and carry the workpiece. In addition, through the threaded cooperation, it also provides reliable driving force and positioning ability, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the handling process.
[0019] Optionally, it also includes a visual inspection device, which includes a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device; the high-precision camera is used to capture and generate a clear image of the workpiece to be inspected; the light source system is used to adjust the brightness, color and direction according to the inspection requirements to reduce external light interference and highlight the workpiece features; the image processing and analysis software is used to receive image data collected by the camera, perform image processing and feature extraction, and compare with preset standard parameters to determine whether the workpiece is qualified; the output and feedback device is used to present the inspection results and feed back relevant information to the control system, so that the control system can adjust the feeding process or take corresponding measures according to the feedback information.
[0020] By adopting the above technical solutions and introducing visual inspection devices, the high-precision camera, light source system, image processing and analysis software, and output and feedback devices work together to achieve efficient and accurate inspection of workpieces. This non-contact inspection method not only improves the inspection accuracy and speed, but also avoids the wear and error that may exist in traditional inspection methods. At the same time, through the real-time processing and analysis of image data by image processing and analysis software, quality problems of workpieces can be discovered and fed back in a timely manner, providing strong support for quality control of production lines.
[0021] Optionally, it also includes a control system, which includes a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators; the central processing unit has preset position parameters and processing parameters of each machine, and the sensors are used to monitor the status and position of the sliding seat, mounting seat, lifting seat and handling device in real time, and according to the preset production plan or real-time production needs, the actuators are used to automatically adjust and control the movement trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat, lifting seat and handling device; the control system also has self-detection and fault alarm functions, which can issue an alarm and stop the operation of related equipment when an abnormality is detected, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the production line.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solutions, the integrated design of the control system, and the close cooperation of the central processor, sensors and actuators, the automatic control and precise positioning of key components such as the sliding seat, mounting seat, lifting seat and handling device are realized. This intelligent control method not only improves the automation level and production efficiency of the production line, but also reduces the complexity and error rate of manual operation. In addition, the control system also has self-detection and fault alarm functions, which can promptly issue an alarm and stop the operation of related equipment when an abnormality is detected, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the production line and the continuity of production.
[0023] Optionally, the control system also has an optimization scheduling function, which can dynamically adjust the production plan according to real-time production data and resource status, optimize the operation sequence and working time of each equipment, so as to improve production efficiency and resource utilization.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solutions, the control system can dynamically adjust the production plan by analyzing production data and resource status in real time, ensuring that each link in the production process is closely connected and reducing waiting time and idle time. This flexible production scheduling method helps to maximize the use of equipment capacity, thereby improving overall production efficiency.
[0025] In summary, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. Through the three-axis motion design, flexible movement in three-dimensional space is achieved; this makes it easy to cope with complex production scenarios such as multiple machines and multiple tasks, and significantly improves the multi-task processing capabilities of automated feeding equipment; the sliding seat, lifting seat and handling device in the device all adopt a sliding matching design and are equipped with a special drive device to ensure the stability and accuracy during the movement; this design effectively reduces the impact of mechanical wear and environmental changes on the stability and accuracy of the equipment, thereby ensuring the long-term stable operation of the production line and the consistency of workpiece quality; the design of the device enables it to move quickly and accurately between different machines and flexibly adjust according to production needs; this high degree of flexibility enables the production line to respond to changes in production tasks more efficiently, further improving production efficiency; 2. The gear rack transmission method is adopted to achieve smooth and efficient movement of the sliding seat in the horizontal direction, improve the movement accuracy and stability, and at the same time, the structure is compact and easy to maintain; 3. The active rod is driven to rotate by the third driving mechanism, the active rod drives the first bevel gear to rotate, the first bevel gear drives the second bevel gear to rotate, the second bevel gear drives the driven rod to rotate, the driven rod drives the second screw rod to rotate, and the second screw rod drives the handling device to move accurately in the horizontal direction when rotating. It has a compact structure and high transmission efficiency, which is conducive to improving the handling speed and positioning accuracy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a base, a sliding seat, a first sliding drive device, a mounting seat, a lifting seat, a lifting drive device, a transport device and a second sliding drive device in an embodiment of the present application.
[0027] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotation drive device in the embodiment of the present application.
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of part A.
[0029] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding seat, the mounting hole and the rotation drive device in the embodiment of the present application.
[0030] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic feeding device of the intelligent flexible production line in the embodiment of the present application.
[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting drive device, the transport device and the second sliding drive device in the embodiment of the present application.
[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the guide rod and the guide block in the embodiment of the present application.
[0033] Description of reference numerals: 1. Base; 11. First guide rail; 2. Sliding seat; 21. Mounting hole; 22. Support; 23. Pressing wheel; 24. First protective cover; 25. Circular guide rail; 26. Through hole; 27. First slider; 3. First sliding drive device; 31. Drive gear; 32. Rack; 33. First drive mechanism; 4. Mounting seat; 41. Rotating disk; 42. Support seat; 43. Second slider; 44. Holding hole; 45. Third guide rail; 5. Lifting seat; 51. Third slider; 52. Second protective cover; 53. Fourth Guide rail; 54, guide rod; 6, lifting drive device; 61, first screw rod; 62, second drive mechanism; 63, support block; 7, handling device; 71, horizontal moving frame; 72, fork; 73, fourth slide block; 74, guide block; 8, second sliding drive device; 81, active rod; 82, third drive mechanism; 83, driven rod; 84, first bevel gear; 85, second bevel gear; 86, second screw rod; 9, rotation drive device; 91, active gear; 92, driven gear; 93, fourth drive mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The following is combined with Figure 1-7 This application is described in further detail.
[0035] The terms used in this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this application should be the common meanings understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The "first", "second" and similar words used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components.
[0036] The present application embodiment provides a three-axis motion device for an intelligent flexible production line, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The three-axis motion equipment of the intelligent flexible production line includes a base 1, a sliding seat 2, a first sliding drive device 3, a mounting seat 4, a lifting seat 5, a lifting drive device 6, a handling device 7 and a control system. The sliding seat 2 slides with the base 1, and the first sliding drive device 3 is used to drive the sliding seat 2 to move in the horizontal direction. The mounting seat 4 is arranged on the sliding seat 2, the mounting seat 4 is rotatably connected with the sliding seat 2, the lifting seat 5 slides with the mounting seat 4, and the lifting drive device 6 is used to drive the lifting seat 5 to rise and fall; the handling device 7 slides with the lifting seat 5, and the second sliding drive device 8 is used to drive the handling device 7 to move in the horizontal direction. The coordinated work of these components enables the device to achieve precise and flexible movement in three-dimensional space, thereby meeting the feeding requirements of multi-machine and multi-task scenarios in modern industrial production.
[0037] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 Specifically, the first sliding drive device 3 includes a driving gear 31, a rack 32 and a first driving mechanism 33. The first driving mechanism 33 is arranged on the sliding seat 2, and the first driving mechanism 33 is used to drive the driving gear 31 to rotate. Specifically, the first driving mechanism 33 can be a motor. The rack 32 is fixedly arranged on the base 1, and the rack 32 extends in the horizontal direction. The driving gear 31 and the rack 32 are meshed with each other. The gear rack 32 transmission mode is adopted to realize the smooth and efficient movement of the sliding seat 2 in the horizontal direction, improve the movement accuracy and stability, and at the same time, the structure is compact and easy to maintain.
[0038] Reference Figure 1 Two first guide rails 11 are fixed on the base 1, and both first guide rails 11 extend in the first direction. A plurality of first sliders 27 are fixedly provided on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2, and the plurality of first sliders 27 are symmetrically distributed on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2. Each first guide rail 11 passes through a plurality of first sliders 27 at the same time, and each first slider 27 is slidably matched with the first guide rail 11. Through the slidable match between the first guide rail 11 and the first slider 27, the stability and accuracy of the horizontal movement of the sliding seat 2 are increased, and the feeding error caused by vibration or offset is reduced.
[0039] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The mounting seat 4 includes a rotating disk 41 and a supporting seat 42, and the rotating disk 41 is rotatably connected to the sliding seat 2. A rotating driving device 9 is provided on the base 1, and the rotating driving device 9 is used to drive the rotating disk 41 to rotate. The supporting seat 42 is fixed to the upper surface of the rotating disk 41, and the supporting seat 42 passes through the lifting seat 5. The lifting seat 5 and the supporting seat 42 are slidably matched, and the lifting driving device is used to drive the lifting seat 5 to perform lifting and lowering movements. The transporting device 7 is slidably matched with the lifting seat 5, and the second sliding driving device is used to drive the transporting device 7 to slide in the horizontal direction. The transporting device 7 is used to carry and accurately transport the workpiece to the designated processing or processing position. The design and coordination of these devices enable the equipment to realize automated and precise loading operations, thereby improving production efficiency.
[0040] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, the rotation drive device 9 includes a driving gear 91, a driven gear 92 and a fourth driving mechanism 93. The fourth driving mechanism 93 is arranged on the sliding seat 2, and the fourth driving mechanism 93 is used to drive the driving gear 91 to rotate. The second driving mechanism 62 here can also be a motor. The motor is installed on the lower surface of the sliding seat 2, and when the sliding seat 2 slides along the first direction, the motor will not contact the base 1, thereby protecting the motor. The driven gear 92 is arranged on the rotating disk 41 and is fixedly connected to the rotating disk 41. The driving gear 91 and the driven gear 92 are both located between the sliding seat 2 and the rotating disk 41, and the driving gear 91 and the driven gear 92 are meshed with each other.
[0041] Continue to refer to Figure 2 The fourth driving mechanism 93 drives the driving gear 91 to rotate. When the driving gear 91 rotates, it drives the driven gear 92 to rotate. The driven gear 92 drives the rotating disk 41 to rotate, thereby realizing the precise rotation control of the rotating disk 41, providing the equipment with a more diversified movement mode and increasing the flexibility of loading. The rotating drive device 9 composed of the driving gear 91, the driven gear 92 and the fourth driving mechanism 93 has high and stable transmission efficiency, accurate transmission ratio, compact structure, strong load-bearing capacity, wide application range, and easy control and maintenance.
[0042] Reference Figure 4 The center of the sliding seat 2 is provided with a mounting hole 21 for the driving gear 91 to pass through, the diameter of the mounting hole 21 is larger than the outer diameter of the driving gear 91, and the axis of the mounting hole 21 coincides with the axis of the driving gear 91. The design of the mounting hole 21 allows the driving gear 91 to pass freely, which increases the convenience of the staff to install and remove the driving gear 91.
[0043] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3The sliding seat 2 is provided with a plurality of supports 22, which are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction, and a pressing wheel 23 is rotatably provided on each support 22, and one side of the pressing wheel 23 abuts against the surface of the rotating disk 41. The arrangement of the plurality of supports 22 and the pressing wheel 23 increases the stability of the rotating disk 41 during the rotation process, and prevents the rotating disk 41 from shaking due to excessive rotation speed or excessive load.
[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 A first protective cover 24 is provided on the sliding seat 2, and the rotating disk 41 is located in the first protective cover 24. A through-hole 26 is provided on the first protective cover 24, and the support seat 42 passes through the through-hole 26, and the support seat 42 is in clearance with the through-hole 26. The design of the first protective cover 24 effectively protects the rotating disk 41 and its internal devices from interference and damage from the external environment, while reducing noise and safety hazards.
[0045] Reference Figure 5 The support base 42 has a cavity inside, and the side wall of the support base 42 has a plurality of gripping holes 44, which are all connected to the cavity. The cavity inside the support base 42 and the gripping holes 44 on the side wall are designed to facilitate installation, maintenance and transportation of the support base 42, and the gripping holes 44 improve the maintainability and convenience of the equipment.
[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 A circular guide rail 25 is fixedly provided on one side of the sliding seat 2 close to the rotating disk 41, and a plurality of second sliders 43 are fixedly provided on one side of the rotating disk 41 close to the sliding seat 2, and the plurality of second sliders 43 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction. The circular guide rail 25 passes through the plurality of second sliders 43 at the same time, and the plurality of second sliders 43 slide and cooperate with the circular guide rail 25. The sliding cooperation between the circular guide rail 25 and the plurality of second sliders 43 ensures the stability of the rotating disk 41 during the rotation process, reduces the shaking during the rotation, and improves the feeding accuracy.
[0047] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the lifting drive device 6 includes a first screw rod 61, a second drive mechanism 62 and two support blocks 63. The two support blocks 63 are both arranged on the support blocks 63, and the two ends of the first screw rod 61 are rotatably connected to the two support blocks 63 respectively; the second drive mechanism 62 is arranged on the support block 63 or on the support block 63, and the second drive mechanism 62 is used to drive the first screw rod 61 to rotate. Through the cooperation of the transmission of the first screw rod 61 and the drive mechanism, the precise lifting control of the lifting seat 5 is realized, which meets the requirements of handling workpieces at different heights and improves the applicability and flexibility of the equipment.
[0048] Continue to refer to Figure 1, two opposite side walls of the support seat 42 are provided with third guide rails 45, and each third guide rail 45 extends in the vertical direction. A plurality of third sliders 51 are fixedly provided on the side wall of the lifting seat 5 close to the support seat 42, and each third guide rail 45 passes through the plurality of third sliders 51 at the same time, and each third slider 51 is slidably matched with the third guide rail 45. The slidably matched third guide rails 45 and third sliders 51 provide a stable guide for the lifting and lowering motion of the lifting seat 5, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the lifting process.
[0049] Reference Figure 6 In this embodiment, the second sliding drive device 8 includes an active rod 81, a third driving mechanism 82, a driven rod 83, a first bevel gear 84, a second bevel gear 85, and a second screw 86. The active rod 81 passes through the lifting seat 5, and the active rod 81 is rotatably connected to the lifting seat 5. The third driving mechanism 82 is arranged on the lifting seat 5, and the third driving mechanism 82 is used to drive the active rod 81 to rotate. The first bevel gear 84 is sleeved on the end of the active rod 81. The driven rod 83 is also rotatably arranged on the lifting seat 5, the second bevel gear 85 is sleeved on one end of the driven rod 83 and fixedly connected to the driven rod 83, and the first bevel gear 84 and the second bevel gear 85 are meshed with each other. The other end of the driven rod 83 is fixedly connected to the second screw 86, and the second screw 86 passes through the conveying device 7 and is threadedly matched therewith. The active rod 81 is driven to rotate by the third driving mechanism 82, the active rod 81 drives the first bevel gear 84 to rotate, the first bevel gear 84 drives the second bevel gear 85 to rotate, the second bevel gear 85 drives the driven rod 83 to rotate, the driven rod 83 drives the second screw rod 86 to rotate, and the second screw rod 86 drives the conveying device 7 when rotating, and moves accurately in the horizontal direction. It has a compact structure and high transmission efficiency, which is conducive to improving the conveying speed and positioning accuracy.
[0050] Continue to refer to Figure 6 In order to enhance the load capacity and stability of the handling device 7, the number of the active rod 81 is set to one, and the number of the driven rod 83, the second screw rod 86, the third driving mechanism 82, the first bevel gear 84 and the second bevel gear 85 are all set to two. This design not only ensures the load capacity of the handling device 7, but also improves the ability of the equipment to handle heavy workpieces. At the same time, the synchronous movement of multiple components also ensures the synchronization and coordination of the movement.
[0051] Continue to refer to Figure 6 The handling device 7 includes a horizontal moving frame 71 and a fork 72 that are fixedly connected. The horizontal moving frame 71 is slidably matched with the lifting seat 5, and the second screw rod 86 passes through the horizontal moving frame 71 and is threadedly matched with it. The fork 72 is used to carry the workpiece. This design enables the handling device 7 to achieve accurate handling of the workpiece in three-dimensional space under the control of the lifting seat 5 and the second sliding drive device 8.
[0052] Reference Figure 7A fourth guide rail 53 is fixedly provided on the lifting seat 5, and the fourth guide rail 53 extends in the horizontal direction. A fourth slider 73 is fixedly provided on the horizontal moving frame 71, and the fourth guide rail 53 passes through the fourth slider 73, and the fourth slider 73 slides with the fourth guide rail 53. The sliding cooperation between the fourth guide rail 53 and the fourth slider 73 enhances the stability of the handling device 7 during the horizontal sliding process, and prevents the loading error caused by offset or vibration.
[0053] Continue to refer to Figure 7 A guide rod 54 is fixedly provided on the lifting seat 5, and the guide rod 54 extends in the horizontal direction. A guide block 74 is also fixedly provided on the horizontal moving frame 71, and the guide rod 54 passes through the guide block 74, and the guide block 74 slides with the guide rod 54. The sliding cooperation between the guide rod 54 and the guide block 74 provides additional support and guidance for the handling device 7, further ensuring the stability and accuracy of the handling device 7 during the movement process.
[0054] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 A second protective cover 52 is provided on the lifting seat 5, and part of the structure of the second drive device is located in the second protective cover 52. A sliding hole is provided on one side of the second protective cover 52, and the horizontal moving frame 71 passes through the second protective cover 52. A part of the horizontal moving frame 71 is located in the second protective cover 52, and the other part of the horizontal moving frame 71 is located outside the second protective cover 52. The second protective cover 52 can effectively isolate the dust, oil stains, water vapor and other impurities in the external environment from eroding the second drive device and the transmission parts, thereby extending the service life of the equipment and reducing the failure rate caused by pollution.
[0055] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The second sliding drive device 8 is precisely designed to control the precise and flexible displacement of the transport device 7 in the horizontal direction, ensuring that the transport device 7 can slide to the desired position according to the predetermined distance. At the same time, the rotation drive device 9 is responsible for driving the mounting seat to rotate to a precise angle. This action is closely coordinated with the sliding action to form an efficient synergistic mechanism.
[0056] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 During the operation, first, the rotation drive device 9 accurately controls the mounting seat 4 to rotate to an optimized angle, which is accurately calculated based on the specific needs of the handling task and the layout of the smart warehouse. Then, the second sliding drive device 8 is started to drive the horizontal moving frame 71 of the handling device 7 and the fork 72 thereon to slide smoothly and accurately to the target position along the horizontal direction. The two actions of rotation and sliding are performed alternately, forming a continuous and smooth handling process, which greatly enhances the position adjustment capability of the handling device 7.
[0057] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 Through this alternating execution, the handling device 7 can easily and accurately deliver the fork 72 to the designated placement area of the smart warehouse, and can also efficiently and safely move the fork 72 out of the placement area. This process not only significantly reduces the space requirements between the loading and unloading equipment and the smart buffer warehouse for feeding operations, effectively reduces the width of the flexible smart production line, thereby reducing the overall floor space, but also greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of workpiece handling, providing a strong guarantee for the flexibility and efficiency of the production line.
[0058] Reference Figure 1 , the feeding equipment also includes a visual inspection device, which includes a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device, wherein the high-precision camera: as the core component of visual inspection, the high-precision camera can capture and generate a clear image of the inspected workpiece. These cameras usually have characteristics such as high resolution, high sensitivity and low distortion to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the image; the light source system can adjust the brightness, color and direction according to the inspection requirements, reduce external light interference, highlight the workpiece features, and improve the inspection accuracy; the image processing and analysis software is the "brain" of the visual inspection device, which is responsible for receiving the image data collected by the camera, processing and analyzing the image through a series of complex algorithms, extracting the key feature information of the workpiece, such as size, shape, position, etc., and comparing it with the preset standard parameters to determine whether the workpiece is qualified; when the image processing and analysis software completes the inspection task, the visual inspection device will present the inspection results through the output device (such as display screen, indicator light, etc.), and feedback the relevant information to the control system. If the workpiece is unqualified, the control system will take corresponding processing measures according to the feedback information, such as stopping feeding and issuing an alarm.
[0059] During the feeding process, the visual inspection device first takes a photo or video of the workpiece to obtain its image information. Then, the image is preprocessed (such as denoising, contrast enhancement, etc.) using image processing and analysis software to improve image quality. Next, the software will extract and identify features from the processed image and compare it with the preset standard parameters. Finally, the workpiece is judged to be qualified based on the comparison results, and the test results are fed back to the control system.
[0060] Reference Figure 1The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion equipment also includes a control system, which includes a central processing unit, multiple sensors and actuators; the central processing unit is preset with position parameters and processing parameters of each machine, and the sensor is used to monitor the status and position of the sliding seat 2, the mounting seat 4, the lifting seat 5 and the conveying device 7 in real time, and according to the preset production plan or real-time production needs, the actuator automatically adjusts and controls the motion trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat 2, the lifting seat 5 and the conveying device 7; the control system also has self-detection and fault alarm functions, which can issue an alarm and stop the operation of related equipment when an abnormality is detected, to ensure the safe operation of the production line.
[0061] Continue to refer to Figure 1 The control system also has an optimization scheduling function. It can dynamically adjust the production plan according to real-time production data and resource status, optimize the operation sequence and working time of each device, and improve production efficiency and resource utilization. By analyzing production data and resource status in real time, the control system can dynamically adjust the production plan to ensure that each link in the production process is closely connected and reduce waiting time and idle time. This flexible production scheduling method helps to maximize the use of equipment capacity, thereby improving overall production efficiency.
[0062] The implementation principle of the embodiment of the present application is as follows: through the three-axis motion design, flexible movement in three-dimensional space is achieved; this makes it possible to easily cope with complex production scenarios such as multiple machines and multiple tasks, and significantly improves the multi-tasking capability of the automated loading equipment; the sliding seat 2, lifting seat 5 and handling device 7 in the device all adopt a sliding matching design and are equipped with a special drive device to ensure stability and accuracy during movement; this design effectively reduces the impact of mechanical wear and environmental changes on equipment stability and accuracy, thereby ensuring the long-term stable operation of the production line and the consistency of workpiece quality; the design of the device enables it to move quickly and accurately between different machines, and to be flexibly adjusted according to production needs; this high degree of flexibility enables the production line to more efficiently respond to changes in production tasks, further improving production efficiency.
[0063] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. An intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device, Features: The invention comprises a base (1), a sliding seat (2), a first sliding drive device (3), a mounting seat (4), a lifting seat (5), a lifting drive device (6), a handling device (7), and a second sliding drive device (8); the sliding seat (2) and the base (1) are slidingly matched, and the first sliding drive device (3) is used to drive the sliding seat (2) to move in a horizontal direction; the mounting seat (4) is arranged on the sliding seat (2), the lifting seat (5) and the mounting seat (4) are slidingly matched, and the lifting drive device (6) is used to drive the lifting seat (5) to move up and down; the handling device (7) and the lifting seat (5) are slidingly matched, and the second sliding drive device (8) is used to drive the handling device (7) to move in a horizontal direction.
2. According to claim 1, an intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device, Features: The first sliding drive device (3) comprises a driving gear (31), a rack (32) and a first driving mechanism (33); the first driving mechanism (33) is arranged on the sliding seat (2), and the first driving mechanism (33) is used to drive the driving gear (31) to rotate; the rack (32) is arranged on the base (1), the rack (32) extends in a horizontal direction, and the driving gear (31) and the rack (32) are meshed with each other.
3. According to claim 1, an intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device, Features: The lifting drive device (6) comprises a first screw rod (61), a second drive mechanism (62) and two support blocks (63); the two support blocks (63) are both arranged on the support block (63), and the two ends of the first screw rod (61) are respectively rotatably connected to the two support blocks (63); the second drive mechanism (62) is arranged on the support block (63) or on the support block (63), and the second drive mechanism (62) is used to drive the first screw rod (61) to rotate.
4. According to claim 1, the intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device, Features: The second sliding drive device (8) comprises: An active rod (81), wherein the active rod (81) is rotatably disposed on the lifting seat (5); a third driving mechanism (82), the third driving mechanism (82) being used to drive the active rod (81) to rotate; A driven rod (83), the driven rod (83) being rotatably disposed on the lifting seat (5); a first bevel gear (84) and a second bevel gear (85), wherein the first bevel gear (84) is sleeved on the active rod (81) and fixedly connected to the active rod (81), and the second bevel gear (85) is sleeved on the driven rod (83) and fixedly connected to the driven rod (83), and the first bevel gear (84) and the second bevel gear (85) are meshed with each other; A second screw rod (86), the end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the driven rod (83), the second screw rod (86) passes through the handling device (7), and the second screw rod (86) is threadedly matched with the handling device (7).
5. According to claim 4, an intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device, Features: The number of the active rod (81) is one, and the number of the driven rod (83), the second screw rod (86), the third driving mechanism (82), the first bevel gear (84) and the second bevel gear (85) are all set to two.
6. The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device according to claim 4, Features: A first guide rail (11) is fixed on the base (1), a first slider (27) is fixed on the sliding seat (2), the first guide rail (11) passes through the first slider (27), and the first slider (27) is slidably matched with the first guide rail (11).
7. The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device according to claim 5, Features: The handling device (7) comprises a horizontal moving frame (71) and a fork (72) which are fixedly connected; the horizontal moving frame (71) is slidably matched with the lifting seat (5), the second screw rod (86) passes through the horizontal moving frame (71), the second screw rod (86) is threadedly matched with the horizontal moving frame (71), and the fork (72) is used to carry the workpiece.
8. The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device according to claim 1, Features: It also includes a visual inspection device, which includes a high-precision camera, a light source system, image processing and analysis software, and an output and feedback device; the high-precision camera is used to capture and generate a clear image of the workpiece to be inspected; the light source system is used to adjust the brightness, color and direction according to the inspection requirements to reduce external light interference and highlight the workpiece features; the image processing and analysis software is used to receive image data collected by the camera, perform image processing and feature extraction, and compare with preset standard parameters to determine whether the workpiece is qualified; the output and feedback device is used to present the inspection results and feed back relevant information to the control system, so that the control system can adjust the feeding process or take corresponding measures according to the feedback information.
9. The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device according to claim 1, Features: The invention also includes a control system, which includes a central processing unit, a plurality of sensors and an actuator. The central processing unit is preset with position parameters and processing parameters of each machine, and the state and position of the sliding seat (2), the lifting seat (5) and the handling device (7) are monitored in real time through the sensors. According to the preset production plan or real-time production demand, the movement trajectory, speed and positioning accuracy of the sliding seat (2), the lifting seat (5) and the handling device (7) are automatically adjusted and controlled through the actuator. The control system also has self-detection and fault alarm functions, and can issue an alarm and stop the operation of related equipment when an abnormality is detected, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the production line.
10. The intelligent flexible production line three-axis motion device according to claim 9, Features: The control system also has an optimization scheduling function, which can dynamically adjust the production plan according to real-time production data and resource status, optimize the operation sequence and working time of each equipment, so as to improve production efficiency and resource utilization.
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