Hub detecting and conveying mechanism and method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of conveying mechanisms, in particular to a hub detecting and conveying mechanism and method.The hub detecting and conveying mechanism comprises a rack and further comprises a conveying assembly; the conveying assembly comprises a detection chain, an input chain, an output chain, a mounting base, an air cylinder, an auxiliary transition block, a guide component and a driving component, during use, a worker places a hub to be detected on the detection chain and the input chain, the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain are driven to rotate through the driving component, and then the hub is conveyed; in the conveying process, the air cylinder is started to drive the auxiliary transition block to move, the auxiliary transition block is made to move to the detection position, the auxiliary transition block assists the hub to pass through the detection position, and the situation that the hub is blocked when passing through the detection position is avoided, the auxiliary transition block assists the hub to pass through the detection position, and the situation that the hub is blocked and unsmooth in the conveying process is avoided; and equipment shutdown is caused.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conveying mechanisms, and in particular to a hub detection conveying mechanism and method. Background Art

[0002] Traditional wheel hub inspection requires manual movement of the wheel hub to the lead room, and then the wheel hub defects are inspected by inspection equipment. This is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and seriously affects processing efficiency.

[0003] In order to improve the detection efficiency, a conveying structure is used in the prior art to convey the wheel hub, and ear rooms are provided on both sides of the conveying structure to facilitate the input and output of the wheel hub workpiece during the intermediate detection.

[0004] In the existing structure, there is a transmission power in the wheel hub input ear room, a transmission power in the middle detection room, and a transmission power in the wheel hub output ear room. Due to the large span between the transmission powers, there will be jamming when transmitting smaller wheel hubs, and the transmission of small wheel hubs is not smooth, resulting in occasional equipment shutdowns. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a hub detection conveying mechanism and method, which solves the problem that the span between the conveying powers of the existing conveying structure is large, there will be jamming when conveying smaller hubs, the conveying of small hubs is not smooth, and the equipment sometimes stops.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a wheel hub detection conveying mechanism and method, including a frame and a conveying assembly; the conveying assembly includes a detection chain, an input chain, an output chain, a mounting seat, a cylinder, an auxiliary transition block, a guide member and a driving member, the driving member is arranged on the frame, the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain are all connected to the frame through the driving member, the driving member is used to drive the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain to rotate, a detection position is arranged between the input chain and the output chain, the mounting seat is fixedly connected to the frame and is located at the bottom of the frame, the cylinder is connected to the mounting seat and is arranged on the mounting seat, the auxiliary transition block is arranged on the cylinder and connected to the output end of the cylinder, the guide member is arranged on the mounting seat, and guides the movement of the auxiliary transition block.

[0007] Wherein, the driving component includes a first sprocket, a second sprocket and a rotating component, the first sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and to the detection chain; the second sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and to the detection chain, and the rotating component is arranged on the frame and drives the detection chain to rotate.

[0008] Wherein, the driving component also includes a third sprocket, a fourth sprocket, a fifth sprocket and a sixth sprocket, the third sprocket and the fourth sprocket are rotatably mounted on the frame, and are rotatably connected to the input chain, and are located on both sides of the input chain; the fifth sprocket and the sixth sprocket are rotatably mounted on the frame, and are rotatably connected to the output chain, and are located on both sides of the output chain.

[0009] Among them, the driving component also includes a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft, the first connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the first sprocket and the third sprocket, and passes through the first sprocket and the third sprocket; the second connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the second sprocket and the sixth sprocket, and passes through the third sprocket and the sixth sprocket.

[0010] Wherein, the driving component also includes a seventh sprocket, an eighth sprocket and an auxiliary chain, the seventh sprocket is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft and is sleeved on the first connecting shaft; the eighth sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and is arranged on the frame; the auxiliary chain is rotatably connected to the seventh sprocket and the eighth sprocket, and is sleeved on the seventh sprocket and the eighth sprocket.

[0011] Wherein, the rotating component includes a mounting bracket, a servo motor and a driving sprocket, the mounting bracket is connected to the frame and is arranged on the frame; the servo motor is connected to the mounting bracket and is arranged on the mounting bracket; the driving sprocket is arranged on the servo motor and connected to the output end of the servo motor.

[0012] The present invention also includes a hub detection and transmission method, comprising the following steps:

[0013] Placing the wheel hub to be inspected on the inspection chain and the input chain;

[0014] The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to move to the detection position;

[0015] The driving member drives the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain to rotate, and after the wheel hub to be detected is transported to the detection position, the driving member stops working;

[0016] The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to reset, so that the detection position is exposed, and the detection equipment detects defects of the wheel hub;

[0017] The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to extend to the detection position again;

[0018] The detection chain and the output chain convey the detected wheel hub to the discharge port.

[0019] The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism and method of the present invention, when in use, the staff places the wheel hub to be detected on the detection chain and the input chain, and drives the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain to rotate through the driving component, thereby conveying the wheel hub. During the conveying process, the cylinder is started to drive the auxiliary transition block to move, so that the auxiliary transition block moves to the detection position, and the auxiliary transition block assists the wheel hub to pass through the detection position to avoid jamming when the wheel hub passes through the detection position; when the wheel hub moves to the detection position, it stops. At this time The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to reset, so that the detection position is exposed, so that the auxiliary transition block will not interfere with the X-rays emitted by the detection equipment; when the detection is completed, the cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to extend again, and at this time the detection chain and the output chain transport the inspected wheel hub to the placement plate, so that the staff can remove the inspected wheel hub conveniently, and then repeat the above operation to transport the next wheel hub. The present invention assists the wheel hub to pass through the detection position through the auxiliary transition block, thereby avoiding obstruction and stagnation during the wheel hub transportation process, which causes equipment shutdown. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art are briefly introduced below.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 The first embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A.

[0023] Figure 3 The first embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first connecting shaft of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 The first embodiment of the present invention Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C.

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the guide member of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a rotating component according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 The second embodiment of the present invention Figure 7Enlarged view of point D.

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a flow chart of the wheel hub detection and transmission method according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] In the figure: 101-frame, 102-conveyor assembly, 103-detection chain, 104-input chain, 105-output chain, 106-mounting seat, 107-cylinder, 108-auxiliary transition block, 109-guide member, 110-drive member, 111-linear guide, 112-slider, 113-first sprocket, 114-second sprocket, 115-rotating component, 116-third sprocket, 117-fourth sprocket, 118-fifth sprocket, 119-sixth sprocket, 120-first connecting shaft, 121-second connecting shaft, 122-seventh sprocket, 123-eighth sprocket, 124-auxiliary chain, 125-detection position, 201-mounting bracket, 202-servo motor, 203-drive sprocket, 204-frame, 205-threaded rod, 206-lifting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] First embodiment:

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 6 ,in Figure 1 It is the overall structural diagram of the wheel hub detection conveying mechanism. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified image of Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The enlarged view of point B, Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the first connecting shaft. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of point C, Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the guide component.

[0034] The present invention provides a hub detection conveying mechanism and method, comprising a frame 101 and a conveying assembly 102, wherein the conveying assembly 102 comprises a detection chain 103, an input chain 104, an output chain 105, a mounting seat 106, a cylinder 107, an auxiliary transition block 108, a guide member 109 and a driving member 110, wherein the guide member 109 comprises a linear guide rail 111 and a slider 112, and the driving member 110 comprises a first sprocket 113, a second sprocket 114, a rotating component 115, a third sprocket 116, a fourth sprocket 117, a fifth sprocket 118, a fifth sprocket 119, a fifth sprocket 120, a fifth sprocket 121, a fifth sprocket 122, a fifth sprocket 123, a fifth sprocket 124, a fifth sprocket 125, a fifth sprocket 126, a fifth sprocket 127, a fifth sprocket 128, a fifth sprocket 129, a fifth sprocket 130, a fifth sprocket 131, a fifth sprocket 132, a fifth sprocket 133, a fifth sprocket 134, a fifth sprocket 135, a fifth sprocket 136, a fifth sprocket 137, a fifth sprocket 138, a fifth sprocket 139, a fifth sprocket 140, a fifth sprocket 141, a fifth sprocket 142, a fifth sprocket 143, a fifth sprocket 144, a fifth sprocket 145, a fifth sprocket 146, a fifth The sixth sprocket 119, the first connecting shaft 120, the second connecting shaft 121, the seventh sprocket 122, the eighth sprocket 123 and the auxiliary chain 124 drive the auxiliary transition block 108 to move through the cylinder 107, so that the auxiliary transition block 108 moves to the detection position 125, and the bottom of the hub is supported by the auxiliary transition block 108 to avoid jamming and obstruction when the hub passes through the detection position 125. It can be understood that the above scheme can be used to avoid jamming and obstruction during the hub transportation process, and can also be used to tension the detection sprocket.

[0035] According to this specific implementation, the rack 101 is installed inside the lead room, and placement plates are provided on both sides of the output end of the rack 101 to facilitate the staff to take the wheel hub.

[0036] The driving member 110 is arranged on the frame 101, the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 are connected to the frame 101 through the driving member 110, the driving member 110 is used to drive the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 to rotate, a detection position 125 is arranged between the input chain 104 and the output chain 105, the mounting seat 106 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is located at the bottom of the frame 101, the cylinder 107 is connected to the mounting seat 106, and is arranged On the mounting seat 106, the auxiliary transition block 108 is arranged on the cylinder 107 and connected to the output end of the cylinder 107. The guide member 109 is arranged on the mounting seat 106 and guides the movement of the auxiliary transition block 108. The driving member 110 can drive the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 to rotate synchronously. The detection position 125 between the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 is used for the detection equipment to emit X-rays to quickly detect hub defects online. When in use, the staff places the hub to be detected on the detection position 125. The detection chain 103 and the input chain 104 are driven by the driving member 110 to rotate the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105, so as to transport the wheel hub. During the transportation process, the cylinder 107 is started to drive the auxiliary transition block 108 to move, so that the auxiliary transition block 108 moves to the detection position 125, and the auxiliary transition block 108 assists the wheel hub to pass through the detection position 125, so as to avoid the wheel hub from being blocked when passing through the detection position 125; when the wheel hub moves to the detection position 125 and stops, the cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to move to the detection position 125, and the auxiliary transition block 108 is used to assist ... and the auxiliary transition block 108 is used to assist the wheel hub to pass through the detection position 125, and the auxiliary transition block 108 is used to assist the wheel hub to pass through the detection position 125, and the auxiliary transition block 108 is used to assist the wheel hub to pass through the detection position 125, and the auxiliary transition block 108 is used to assist the wheel hub to pass through the detection position 125, and the auxiliary The auxiliary transition block 108 is reset to expose the detection position 125, so that the auxiliary transition block 108 will not interfere with the X-rays emitted by the detection equipment; when the detection is completed, the cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to extend again, and at this time the detection chain 103 and the output chain 105 transport the inspected hub to the placement plate, which is convenient for the staff to remove the inspected hub, and then repeat the above operation to transport the next hub. The present invention assists the hub to pass through the detection position 125 through the auxiliary transition block 108, thereby avoiding obstruction and stagnation during the hub transportation process, which causes the equipment to stop.

[0037] Secondly, the linear guide 111 is fixedly connected to the auxiliary transition block 108 and is arranged on the auxiliary transition block 108; the slider 112 is fixedly connected to the mounting seat 106, and is slidably connected to the linear guide 111, and is arranged on the linear guide 111; the movement of the linear guide 111 is guided by the slider 112, and then the movement of the auxiliary transition block 108 is guided, thereby improving the stability of the auxiliary transition block 108 during movement.

[0038] At the same time, the first sprocket 113 is rotationally connected to the frame 101 and is rotationally connected to the detection chain 103; the second sprocket 114 is rotationally connected to the frame 101 and is rotationally connected to the detection chain 103, and the rotating component 115 is arranged on the frame 101 and drives the detection chain 103 to rotate; the detection chain 103 is installed by the first sprocket 113 and the second sprocket 114, and the rotating component 115 is used to drive the detection chain 103 to rotate.

[0039] In addition, the third sprocket 116 and the fourth sprocket 117 are rotatably mounted on the frame 101, and are rotatably connected to the input chain 104, and are located on both sides of the input chain 104; the fifth sprocket 118 and the sixth sprocket 119 are rotatably mounted on the frame 101, and are rotatably connected to the output chain 105, and are located on both sides of the output chain 105; the input chain 104 is installed through the third sprocket 116 and the fourth sprocket 117, and the output chain 105 is installed through the fourth sprocket 117 and the fifth sprocket 118.

[0040] Then, the first connecting shaft 120 is fixedly connected to the first sprocket 113 and the third sprocket 116, and passes through the first sprocket 113 and the third sprocket 116; the second connecting shaft 121 is fixedly connected to the second sprocket 114 and the sixth sprocket 119, and passes through the third sprocket 116 and the sixth sprocket 119; when the detection chain 103 rotates, the first sprocket 113 and the second sprocket 114 are driven to rotate, so that the first sprocket 113 and the second sprocket 114 drive the first connecting shaft 120 and the second connecting shaft 121 to rotate, the first connecting shaft 120 drives the third sprocket 116 to rotate, and then drives the input chain 104 to rotate, the second connecting shaft 121 drives the sixth sprocket 119 to rotate, thereby driving the output chain 105 to rotate, so as to achieve the purpose of making the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 rotate synchronously.

[0041] Finally, the seventh sprocket 122 is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft 120 and is sleeved on the first connecting shaft 120; the eighth sprocket 123 is rotatably connected to the frame 101 and is arranged on the frame 101; the auxiliary chain 124 is rotatably connected to the seventh sprocket 122 and the eighth sprocket 123, and is sleeved on the seventh sprocket 122 and the eighth sprocket 123; the auxiliary chain 124 is arranged on the side of the frame 101 close to the input chain 104, and the seventh sprocket 122, the eighth sprocket 123 and the auxiliary chain 124 are each provided with multiple. When the second connecting shaft 121 rotates, the seventh sprocket 122 is also driven to rotate, and then the auxiliary chain 124 is driven to rotate. The multiple auxiliary chains 124 assist in the conveying of the hub, thereby improving the stability of the hub input.

[0042] When the wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism of the present invention is used, the wheel hub to be detected is placed on the detection chain 103 and the input chain 104, and the detection chain 103 is driven to rotate by the rotating component 115. The detection chain 103 drives the first sprocket 113 and the second sprocket 114 to rotate, and then drives the first connecting shaft 120 and the second connecting shaft 121 to rotate, so that the first connecting shaft 120 and the second connecting shaft 121 respectively drive the third sprocket 116 and the sixth sprocket 119 to rotate, thereby driving the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 to rotate, so that the detection chain 103 and the input chain 104 can convey the wheel hub to the detection position 125. During the conveying process, the cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to move to the detection position The detection position 125 is used to prevent the wheel hub from getting stuck when passing through the detection position 125. When the wheel hub moves to the detection position 125, it stops moving. At this time, the defects of the wheel hub are detected by the detection equipment. During the detection process, the output end of the cylinder 107 is reset and drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to reset, so as to prevent the auxiliary transition block 108 from affecting the detection of the wheel hub. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism of the present invention can not only avoid the blockage and congestion during the wheel hub conveying process, but also connect the detection chain 103 with the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 through the first connecting shaft 120 and the second connecting shaft 121, so as to achieve the purpose of driving the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 to rotate with one power, thereby greatly saving the cost and control difficulty.

[0043] Second embodiment:

[0044] Based on the first embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating component of the second embodiment, Figure 8 The second embodiment of the Figure 7 As shown in the enlarged view at point D, the rotating component 115 of this embodiment includes a mounting bracket 201, a servo motor 202 and a driving sprocket 203, and the mounting bracket 201 includes a frame body 204, a threaded rod 205 and a lifting plate 206.

[0045] According to this specific embodiment, the mounting bracket 201 is connected to the frame 101 and is arranged on the frame 101; the servo motor 202 is connected to the mounting bracket 201 and is arranged on the mounting bracket 201; the driving sprocket 203 is arranged on the servo motor 202 and is connected to the output end of the servo motor 202; the driving sprocket 203 is driven to rotate by the operation of the servo motor 202, and then the driving sprocket 203 drives the detection chain 103 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of driving the detection chain 103 to rotate.

[0046] Among them, the frame 204 is fixedly connected to the frame 101 and is located at the bottom of the frame 101; the threaded rod 205 is rotatably connected to the frame 204 and is arranged on the frame 204; the lifting plate 206 is slidably connected to the frame 204, is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 205, and is connected to the servo motor 202; two threaded rods 205 are provided, and are respectively located on both sides of the lifting plate 206. The lifting plate 206 is driven to rise and fall by rotating the threaded rod 205, thereby driving the servo motor 202 and the driving sprocket 203 to rise and fall, so that the driving sprocket 203 can adjust the tension of the detection chain 103.

[0047] Third embodiment:

[0048] A wheel hub detection and conveying method comprises the following steps:

[0049] S101: placing the wheel hub to be inspected on the inspection chain 103 and the input chain 104;

[0050] S102: The cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to move to the detection position 125;

[0051] S103: the driving component 110 drives the detection chain 103, the input chain 104 and the output chain 105 to rotate, and after the wheel hub to be detected is transported to the detection position 125, the driving component 110 stops working;

[0052] S104: the cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to reset, so that the detection position 125 is exposed, and the detection equipment detects defects of the wheel hub;

[0053] S105: the cylinder 107 drives the auxiliary transition block 108 to extend to the detection position 125 again;

[0054] S106: The detection chain 103 and the output chain 105 transport the detected wheel hub to the discharge port.

[0055] What is disclosed above is only one or more preferred embodiments of the present application, and cannot be used to limit the scope of rights of the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can understand that all or part of the processes of implementing the above embodiments and equivalent changes made according to the claims of the present application are still within the scope covered by the present application.

Claims

1. A wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism, comprising a frame, characterized in that: Also included is a conveying assembly; The conveying assembly includes a detection chain, an input chain, an output chain, a mounting seat, a cylinder, an auxiliary transition block, a guide member and a driving member. The driving member is arranged on the frame. The detection chain, the input chain and the output chain are all connected to the frame through the driving member. The driving member is used to drive the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain to rotate. A detection position is arranged between the input chain and the output chain. The mounting seat is fixedly connected to the frame and is located at the bottom of the frame. The cylinder is connected to the mounting seat and is arranged on the mounting seat. The auxiliary transition block is arranged on the cylinder and connected to the output end of the cylinder. The guide member is arranged on the mounting seat and guides the movement of the auxiliary transition block.

2. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving component includes a first sprocket, a second sprocket and a rotating component. The first sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and to the detection chain; the second sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and to the detection chain. The rotating component is arranged on the frame and drives the detection chain to rotate.

3. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component also includes a third sprocket, a fourth sprocket, a fifth sprocket and a sixth sprocket, the third sprocket and the fourth sprocket are rotatably mounted on the frame, and are rotatably connected to the input chain, and are located on both sides of the input chain; the fifth sprocket and the sixth sprocket are rotatably mounted on the frame, and are rotatably connected to the output chain, and are located on both sides of the output chain.

4. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving member also includes a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft, the first connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the first sprocket and the third sprocket, and passes through the first sprocket and the third sprocket; the second connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the second sprocket and the sixth sprocket, and passes through the third sprocket and the sixth sprocket.

5. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving component also includes a seventh sprocket, an eighth sprocket and an auxiliary chain, the seventh sprocket is fixedly connected to the first connecting shaft and sleeved on the first connecting shaft; the eighth sprocket is rotatably connected to the frame and arranged on the frame; the auxiliary chain is rotatably connected to the seventh sprocket and the eighth sprocket, and sleeved on the seventh sprocket and the eighth sprocket.

6. The wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating component includes a mounting bracket, a servo motor and a driving sprocket. The mounting bracket is connected to the frame and is arranged on the frame; the servo motor is connected to the mounting bracket and is arranged on the mounting bracket; the driving sprocket is arranged on the servo motor and connected to the output end of the servo motor.

7. A wheel hub detection and conveying method, applied to the wheel hub detection and conveying mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The following steps are involved: Placing the wheel hub to be inspected on the inspection chain and the input chain; The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to move to the detection position; The driving member drives the detection chain, the input chain and the output chain to rotate, and after the wheel hub to be detected is transported to the detection position, the driving member stops working; The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to reset, so that the detection position is exposed, and the detection equipment detects defects of the wheel hub; The cylinder drives the auxiliary transition block to extend to the detection position again; The detection chain and the output chain convey the detected wheel hub to the discharge port.

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