Feeding device for automatic edge curling line

By designing the transfer mechanism and clamping mechanism, the automatic loading function of the automatic edge crimping machine is realized, which solves the problems of low efficiency and manual labor burden of the existing automatic edge crimping machine, and improves the processing efficiency and convenience of the edge crimping material.

CN119281899APending Publication Date: 2025-01-10JIANGSU ZHONGQIAO PRECISION MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411540615.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-01-10

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Technical Problem

The existing automatic edge curling machine lacks automatic loading function, resulting in low processing efficiency of edge curling material, increasing manual labor burden and inconvenient use.

Method used

A feeding device including a transfer mechanism and a clamping mechanism is designed. Driven by hydraulic cylinder and motor, the crimping material can be automatically placed into the crimping base, and the position of the crimping base is adjusted to drive the crimping mechanism for processing. .

Benefits of technology

It realizes efficient and automatic loading of edge curling materials, solves the problems of manual labor burden and low processing efficiency, and improves the convenience of use.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a feeding device for automatic edge curling, and belongs to the technical field of machining, the feeding device comprises a machining table, a vertical rod, a mounting frame and a top plate, a first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly mounted at the top of the top plate, an edge curling mechanism is fixedly mounted at the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder, and a conveyor is arranged on the outer side of the vertical rod; a rotary table is arranged between the conveyor and the machining table, hemming bases are fixedly installed on the left side and the right side of the top of the rotary table, a rotating mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the rotary table, and a transferring mechanism is arranged above the conveyor. The rotating mechanism comprises a mounting shell, and a first motor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting shell. According to the feeding device for the automatic hemming line, efficient feeding is achieved, and the problems that an existing automatic hemming machine does not have the automatic feeding function during use, the processing efficiency of hemming materials is low, the labor burden of workers is increased, and use is inconvenient are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of mechanical processing, in particular to a feeding device for an automatic curling line. Background Art

[0002] The automatic curling machine is a device that uses an automated mechanism to curl the edge of a workpiece. It is usually composed of a frame, an automatic lifting mechanism, an automatic curling mechanism, etc. It has the characteristics of easy operation, flexible use, low cost, and high efficiency. In the textile industry, the automatic curling machine is often used in processes such as paper tube production; in the field of metal processing, it can be used for curling and hemming of square and oval metal utensils. The working principle of the automatic curling machine mainly depends on the high-speed rotation of the workpiece. During the working process, the workpiece is placed on the reel of the curling machine and rotates with the reel. At the same time, the pressure roller and other components of the curling machine squeeze and deform the edge of the workpiece to form a curling effect. This process is usually driven by a motor and automated by mechanical and pneumatic transmission.

[0003] In the prior art, the announcement number CN217700858U discloses an automatic curling machine for mechanical processing, including a base, a curling machine body is installed on the top of the base, a group of arc boxes are arranged on the top of the base, a group of dust suction holes are opened on the arc box, a dust suction assembly is arranged on the arc box, a dust suction pipe connected to the arc box is fixedly connected to the outside of the arc box, a hose connected to the vacuum pipe is fixedly connected to the middle of the vacuum pipe, a collection box and an air pump are respectively installed on the top of the base, and one end of the hose passes through and is fixedly connected to the inside of the collection box. Metal powder can be collected in a centralized manner during the curling process, and the adsorption position and adsorption range can be adjusted according to workpieces of different sizes, thereby ensuring the adsorption effect and reducing the phenomenon of metal powder scattering and causing hidden dangers to the health of workers.

[0004] The automatic curling machine mentioned above does not have an automatic loading function when in use, and has a low processing efficiency for the curling material, which increases the labor burden of manual labor and causes inconvenience in use. Therefore, a loading device for an automatic curling line is proposed. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a feeding device for an automatic curling line, which has the advantages of efficient feeding, etc., and solves the problem that the existing automatic curling machine does not have the automatic feeding function when in use, the processing efficiency of the curling material is low, the labor burden of manual labor is increased, and the problem of inconvenience in use is caused.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a feeding device for an automatic curling line, comprising a processing table, a vertical pole, a mounting frame and a top plate, a first hydraulic cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate, a curling mechanism is fixedly mounted on the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder, a conveyor is arranged on the outer side of the vertical pole, a turntable is arranged between the conveyor and the processing table, curling bases are fixedly mounted on both left and right sides of the top of the turntable, a rotating mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the turntable, and a transfer mechanism is arranged above the conveyor;

[0007] The rotating mechanism comprises a mounting shell, a first motor is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting shell, an output shaft of the first motor is transmission-connected with a rotating shaft, and an upper end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable;

[0008] The transfer mechanism includes a fixed plate, a second hydraulic cylinder is arranged above the fixed plate, a connecting plate is arranged below the fixed plate, a clamping mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the connecting plate, a mounting cover is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder, a second motor is fixedly installed inside the mounting cover, and the output shaft of the second motor is drivingly connected to the connecting plate;

[0009] The clamping mechanism includes a hanging rod, the bottom of the hanging rod is fixedly connected to a mounting plate, the bottom of the mounting plate is elastically mounted with a limit plate, connecting rods are arranged on the left and right sides of the limit plate, the lower side of the connecting rod is hinged with a clamping arm, and a cylinder is arranged on the outer side of the clamping arm.

[0010] Furthermore, the mounting frame is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table, and the top plate is fixedly mounted on the top of the vertical pole and the mounting frame.

[0011] Furthermore, the mounting shell is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the processing table, and the lower end of the rotating shaft is connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell via a bearing.

[0012] Furthermore, a main gear is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first motor, and a slave gear is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and the main gear is meshed with the slave gear.

[0013] Furthermore, the fixed plate is located below the top plate, the second hydraulic cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate, and the mounting cover is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a worm is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second motor, a connecting shaft is fixedly mounted on the top of the connecting plate, and the upper end of the connecting shaft passes through the fixing plate and extends to the inside of the mounting cover.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer wall of the connecting shaft is connected to the top of the fixed plate through a bearing, the end of the worm away from the second motor is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cover through a bearing, the upper end of the connecting shaft is fixedly connected to a worm wheel, and the worm is meshed with the worm wheel.

[0016] Furthermore, the upper end of the hanging rod is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, a spring is connected between the mounting plate and the limiting plate, and a telescopic rod is arranged on the inner side of the spring.

[0017] Furthermore, the connecting rod is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate, the cylinder is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate, and the output shaft of the cylinder is slidably hinged to the clamping arm.

[0018] Furthermore, guide rods are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top of the fixed plate, and the guide rods extend to the upper side of the top plate.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a feeding device for an automatic curling line, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The loading device for the automatic curling line automatically places the curling material into the curling base through the cooperation of the transfer mechanism and the clamping mechanism, and uses the first motor to drive the main gear to rotate and drive the slave gear to rotate, thereby driving the rotating shaft to rotate, and the rotating shaft will drive the turntable to rotate, thereby adjusting the positions of the two curling bases on the top of the turntable, and adjusting the curling base with the curling material placed under the curling mechanism. The first hydraulic cylinder drives the curling mechanism to move downward for processing. During the processing, the transfer mechanism and the clamping mechanism continue to perform the loading process, realizing efficient loading, and solving the problem that the existing automatic curling machine does not have the automatic loading function when in use, the processing efficiency of the curling material is low, the labor burden of manual labor is increased, and it causes inconvenience in use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device for an automatic curling line of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a transfer mechanism of a feeding device for an automatic curling line of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a clamping mechanism of a feeding device for an automatic curling line of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a turntable of a feeding device for an automatic curling line.

[0025] In the figure: 1. processing table; 2. vertical pole; 3. mounting frame; 4. top plate; 5. first hydraulic cylinder; 6. crimping mechanism; 7. turntable; 8. crimping base; 9. mounting shell; 10. first motor; 11. main gear; 12. slave gear; 13. rotating shaft; 14. conveyor; 15. fixing plate; 16. second hydraulic cylinder; 17. connecting plate; 18. mounting cover; 19. second motor; 20. worm; 21. worm wheel; 22. connecting shaft; 23. hanging rod; 24. mounting plate; 25. connecting rod; 26. clamping arm; 27. cylinder; 28. limit plate; 29. ​​spring; 30. telescopic rod; 31. guide rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, a feeding device for an automatic curling line includes a processing table 1, a vertical pole 2, a mounting frame 3 and a top plate 4. The mounting frame 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table 1, and the top plate 4 is fixedly mounted on the vertical pole 2 and the top of the mounting frame 3. A first hydraulic cylinder 5 is fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate 4, and a curling mechanism 6 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder 5. A conveyor 14 is arranged on the outside of the vertical pole 2, and a turntable 7 is arranged between the conveyor 14 and the processing table 1. Curling bases 8 are fixedly mounted on both sides of the top of the turntable 7.

[0028] In this embodiment, a rotating mechanism is provided at the bottom of the turntable 7, and the rotating mechanism includes a mounting shell 9, which is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the processing table 1, and a first motor 10 is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting shell 9. The output shaft of the first motor 10 is transmission-connected with a rotating shaft 13, and the lower end of the rotating shaft 13 is connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell 9 through a bearing, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable 7.

[0029] Among them, a main gear 11 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the first motor 10, and a slave gear 12 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 13. The main gear 11 and the slave gear 12 are kept in meshing. By starting the first motor 10, the main gear 11 is driven to rotate, and the slave gear 12 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the rotating shaft 13 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 13 will drive the turntable 7 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the two curling bases 8 on the top of the turntable 7.

[0030] In this embodiment, a transfer mechanism is arranged above the conveyor 14, and the transfer mechanism includes a fixed plate 15, and the fixed plate 15 is located below the top plate 4. A second hydraulic cylinder 16 is arranged above the fixed plate 15, and the second hydraulic cylinder 16 is fixedly installed on the top of the top plate 4. A connecting plate 17 is arranged below the fixed plate 15, and a mounting cover 18 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder 16, and the mounting cover 18 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate 15. A second motor 19 is fixedly installed inside the mounting cover 18, and the output shaft of the second motor 19 is transmission-connected to the connecting plate 17.

[0031] Among them, a worm 20 is fixedly installed on the output shaft of the second motor 19, and a connecting shaft 22 is fixedly installed on the top of the connecting plate 17. The upper end of the connecting shaft 22 passes through the fixed plate 15 and extends to the inside of the mounting cover 18. The outer wall of the connecting shaft 22 is connected to the top of the fixed plate 15 through a bearing, and the end of the worm 20 away from the second motor 19 is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cover 18 through a bearing. The upper end of the connecting shaft 22 is fixedly connected to a worm wheel 21, and the worm 20 and the worm wheel 21 are kept in meshing. By starting the second motor 19, the worm 20 is driven to rotate, and the worm wheel 21 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the connecting shaft 22 to rotate, and the connecting shaft 22 will drive the connecting plate 17 to rotate.

[0032] In this embodiment, a clamping mechanism is provided at the bottom of the connecting plate 17. When the connecting plate 17 rotates, the position of the clamping mechanism below it can be adjusted. The clamping mechanism includes a hanging rod 23, the upper end of the hanging rod 23 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 17, and the bottom of the hanging rod 23 is fixedly connected to a mounting plate 24. A limiting plate 28 is elastically installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 24. Connecting rods 25 are provided on the left and right sides of the limiting plate 28. The connecting rod 25 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting plate 24. A clamping arm 26 is hinged on the lower side of the connecting rod 25. A cylinder 27 is provided on the outer side of the clamping arm 26. The cylinder 27 is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate 24. The output shaft of the cylinder 27 is slidably hinged to the clamping arm 26. The clamping arm 26 is driven by the cylinder 27 to move along the hinge point with the connecting rod 25, so that the two clamping arms 26 are close to each other to clamp the curling material.

[0033] Among them, a spring 29 is connected between the mounting plate 24 and the limiting plate 28, and a telescopic rod 30 is arranged on the inner side of the spring 29. The telescopic rod 30 is arranged to facilitate the spring 29 to maintain stable expansion and contraction, and the spring 29 is arranged to facilitate the elastic adjustment of the position of the limiting plate 28.

[0034] It should be supplemented that the left and right sides of the top of the fixed plate 15 are fixedly connected with guide rods 31, and the guide rods 31 extend to the upper side of the top plate 4. The set guide rods 31 can guide the fixed plate 15, thereby improving the stability of the structure.

[0035] The working principle of the above embodiment is:

[0036] When in use, the conveyor 14 is used to convey the curling material, and the worm 20 is driven to rotate through the control of the second motor 19, and the worm wheel 21 is driven to rotate, thereby driving the connecting shaft 22 to rotate, and the connecting shaft 22 will drive the connecting plate 17 to rotate, so that the clamping mechanism under the connecting plate 17 is adjusted to the top of the conveyor 14, and the fixed plate 15 is moved downward by the drive of the second hydraulic cylinder 16, so that the clamping mechanism contacts the curling material conveyed on the conveyor 14, and the clamping arm 26 is driven by the cylinder 27 to move along the hinge point with the connecting rod 25, so that the two clamping arms 26 are brought close to each other to clamp the curling material, and then the second hydraulic cylinder 16 controls the fixed plate 15 to rise, and the second motor 19 controls the connecting plate 17 to rotate again. The clamping mechanism is adjusted to the top of the turntable 7, the second hydraulic cylinder 16 drives the clamped curling material and the curling base 8 above the turntable 7, and the cylinder 27 controls the clamping arm 26 to release the clamping of the curling material, thereby automatically placing the curling material into the curling base 8, and then starting the first motor 10 to drive the main gear 11 to rotate, and drive the slave gear 12 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating shaft 13 to rotate, and the rotating shaft 13 will drive the turntable 7 to rotate, thereby adjusting the position of the two curling bases 8 on the top of the turntable 7, and adjusting the curling base 8 with the curling material to the bottom of the curling mechanism 6, and the first hydraulic cylinder 5 drives the curling mechanism 6 to move downward for processing. During the processing, the transfer mechanism and the clamping mechanism continue to perform the loading process to achieve efficient loading.

[0037] The installation method, connection method or setting method disclosed in this embodiment are all common mechanical methods, and they can be implemented as long as they can achieve their beneficial effects. In addition, the electrical components appearing in the text are all electrically connected to the main controller and the power supply. The main controller is a conventional known device, and there is an existing disclosed power connection technology. Therefore, the text will not go into too much detail on its specific structural composition and working principle.

[0038] It should be noted that, in this article, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprise" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, the elements defined by the sentence "comprise a ..." do not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the elements.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeding device for an automatic curling line, comprising a processing table (1), a vertical pole (2), a mounting frame (3) and a top plate (4), a first hydraulic cylinder (5) being fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate (4), a curling mechanism (6) being fixedly mounted on the output end of the first hydraulic cylinder (5), characterized in that: A conveyor (14) is arranged outside the upright pole (2), a turntable (7) is arranged between the conveyor (14) and the processing table (1), a curling base (8) is fixedly installed on both left and right sides of the top of the turntable (7), a rotating mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the turntable (7), and a transfer mechanism is arranged above the conveyor (14); The rotating mechanism comprises a mounting shell (9), a first motor (10) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the mounting shell (9), an output shaft of the first motor (10) is drivingly connected to a rotating shaft (13), and an upper end of the rotating shaft (13) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the turntable (7); The transfer mechanism comprises a fixed plate (15), a second hydraulic cylinder (16) is arranged above the fixed plate (15), a connecting plate (17) is arranged below the fixed plate (15), a clamping mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the connecting plate (17), a mounting cover (18) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second hydraulic cylinder (16), a second motor (19) is fixedly mounted inside the mounting cover (18), and the output shaft of the second motor (19) is drivingly connected to the connecting plate (17); The clamping mechanism comprises a hanging rod (23), the bottom of the hanging rod (23) is fixedly connected to a mounting plate (24), the bottom of the mounting plate (24) is elastically mounted with a limit plate (28), the left and right sides of the limit plate (28) are both provided with connecting rods (25), the lower side of the connecting rod (25) is hinged with a clamping arm (26), and the outer side of the clamping arm (26) is provided with a cylinder (27).

2. A feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the processing table (1), and the top plate (4) is fixedly mounted on the top of the vertical pole (2) and the mounting frame (3).

3. A feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting shell (9) is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the processing table (1), and the lower end of the rotating shaft (13) is connected to the inner wall of the mounting shell (9) via a bearing.

4. A feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A main gear (11) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the first motor (10), and a slave gear (12) is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (13), and the main gear (11) and the slave gear (12) are kept in meshing engagement.

5. The feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed plate (15) is located below the top plate (4), the second hydraulic cylinder (16) is fixedly mounted on the top of the top plate (4), and the mounting cover (18) is fixedly connected to the top of the fixed plate (15).

6. A feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A worm (20) is fixedly mounted on the output shaft of the second motor (19), a connecting shaft (22) is fixedly mounted on the top of the connecting plate (17), and the upper end of the connecting shaft (22) passes through the fixing plate (15) and extends to the interior of the mounting cover (18).

7. A feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting shaft (22) is connected to the top of the fixed plate (15) via a bearing, and the end of the worm (20) away from the second motor (19) is connected to the inner wall of the mounting cover (18) via a bearing. The upper end of the connecting shaft (22) is fixedly connected to a worm wheel (21), and the worm (20) is meshed with the worm wheel (21).

8. The feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the hanging rod (23) is fixedly connected to the connecting plate (17), a spring (29) is connected between the mounting plate (24) and the limiting plate (28), and a telescopic rod (30) is arranged inside the spring (29).

9. The feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting rod (25) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the mounting plate (24), the cylinder (27) is fixedly mounted on the top of the mounting plate (24), and the output shaft of the cylinder (27) is slidably hinged with the clamping arm (26).

10. The feeding device for an automatic crimping line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the top of the fixed plate (15) are fixedly connected with guide rods (31), and the guide rods (31) extend to the upper side of the top plate (4).

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