Translation type tool assembly line

Abstract

The invention is suitable for the technical field of mechanical equipment, and provides a translation type tool assembly line which comprises a base, a linear guide rail, a bearing table, an aluminum profile and a PLC control system and further comprises a translation module, a transmission module and a detection module, and the translation module, the transmission module and the detection module are all connected with the PLC control system. The translation module is parallel to the linear guide rail and connected with the bearing table, the transmission modules are installed on the bearing table and the aluminum profile, and the detection module is installed on the aluminum profile. According to the translation type tool assembly line, the PLC control system is electrically matched with the translation module, the detection module and the transmission module, the problem that an existing tool assembly line is low in space utilization rate can be solved, the occupied area is small, the maintenance cost is low, and the work efficiency is improved. And the device has the advantages of simple structure, high flexibility, high space utilization rate, high automation degree and the like, and can effectively meet diversified requirements of modern industrial production on an assembly line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment, and in particular relates to a translational tooling assembly line. Background Art

[0002] The translational assembly line is a form of production assembly line. It is a process of changing the movement direction of the workpiece by the translation of the assembly line. It is referred to as the translational assembly line.

[0003] In the existing tooling assembly lines, the common conveying methods are mostly linear or circular conveyor belt conveying. However, these traditional conveying methods have problems such as low space utilization, high equipment cost and complex maintenance when facing some specific production needs. For example, in places with small footprints, circular conveyor belt conveying cannot meet production conditions. Similarly, circular conveying requires complex mechanisms to achieve, which not only increases equipment costs, but also increases the complexity of equipment maintenance, which also means that higher maintenance requirements are required.

[0004] Therefore, in view of the above situation, it is urgent to develop a translational tooling assembly line to overcome the shortcomings in current practical applications. Summary of the invention

[0005] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, an object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a translational tooling assembly line to solve the problems in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A translational tooling assembly line, comprising a base, a linear guide rail being horizontally arranged on the base, a bearing platform for material turnover being slidably mounted on the linear guide rail, aluminum profiles being fixed on both sides of the top of the bearing platform, and a PLC control system being installed in the bearing platform, and further comprising: A translation module, wherein the translation module is mounted on a base and is parallel to the linear guide rail, wherein an output end of the translation module is connected to a bottom of a carrier platform, and the translation module is electrically connected to a PLC control system, and wherein the translation module drives the carrier platform to translate from a material inlet position to a material outlet position by telescoping and cooperating with the linear guide rail; A transmission module, one end of which is mounted on one end of the carrier platform, and the other end of which is mounted between two aluminum profiles, and the transmission module is electrically connected to a PLC control system, and the PLC control system controls the rotation working state of the transmission module, and the transmission module realizes the stable placement of the material during the material translation process and the entry and exit of the material between the material inlet and the material outlet by rotating; The detection module is installed on the aluminum profile and located on both sides of one end of the transmission module. The detection module is electrically connected to the PLC control system. The detection module can detect the materials entering and exiting the transmission module and transmit the detection signal source to the PLC control system.

[0007] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the translation module includes a cylinder and a limiter. The cylinder is fixed on a base and is parallel to the linear guide rail. The cylinder is electrically connected to a PLC control system. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the bottom of the support platform. A limiter is installed on the cylinder, and the limiter is used to limit the moving stroke of the support platform.

[0008] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the transmission module includes a driving unit and a transmission unit, the driving unit is installed at one end of the supporting platform, the output end of the driving unit is connected to the transmission unit installed on the aluminum profile, the transmission unit is located between two aluminum profiles and two detection modules, and the transmission direction of the material by the transmission unit is perpendicular to the translation direction of the supporting platform.

[0009] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the driving unit includes a power motor, a first sprocket, a chain and a second sprocket. The power motor is fixed at one end of the supporting platform, and the power motor is electrically connected to the PLC control system. A first sprocket is fixed on the output end of the power motor, and the first sprocket is connected to the second sprocket through a chain, and the second sprocket is installed on the transmission unit.

[0010] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the transmission unit includes a roller, an axle and a transmission belt. Two of the rollers and axles are provided. The two axles are respectively installed at both ends of the aluminum profile. A second sprocket is fixed at one end of one axle, a roller is fixed on one axle, and another roller is rotatably installed on the other axle. The transmission belt is sleeved on the outside of the two rollers, and the inner walls at both ends of the transmission belt are frictionally connected to the outer walls of the two rollers respectively.

[0011] As a further technical solution of the present invention, a wheel axle rotatably connected to a roller is connected to a tension tensioner installed on one side of the aluminum profile, one end of the tension tensioner extends to the outside of the aluminum profile, and the tension tensioner adjusts the tension of the transmission belt through the wheel axle and the roller.

[0012] As a further technical solution of the present invention, the detection module includes a detection frame and a grating, the detection frame is respectively mounted on two aluminum profiles, a grating is fixed on the detection frame, the two gratings correspond to each other and are respectively located on both sides of the transmission belt, and the two gratings are electrically connected to the PLC control system.

[0013] As a further technical solution of the present invention, limit baffles are installed on one end of the supporting platform close to the power motor and on the two aluminum profiles. The limit baffle installed on the supporting platform limits the moving stroke of the material on the transmission belt, and the limit baffle installed on the two aluminum profiles limits the movement of the material in the left and right directions.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The PLC control system is electrically connected to the translation module, the detection module and the transmission module respectively. The transmission module can not only realize the stable placement of the material during the translation process, but also realize the entry and exit of the material between the material inlet and the material outlet, so as to meet the turnover of all intermittent feeding type assembly line materials and effectively meet the diversified needs of modern industrial production for assembly lines. The PLC control system realizes the automatic operation and precise control of the assembly line, and improves the production efficiency and quality. The detection module can detect the materials entering and leaving the transmission module, and transmit the detection signal to the PLC control system, so that the PLC control system can intelligently control the transmission module and translation module, thereby improving the transmission efficiency and production efficiency of the assembly line; The translation module can drive the carrier to translate from the material inlet position to the material outlet position. Compared with the traditional U-shaped conveyor belt transportation method, the translation module's transportation method occupies a small area and has low maintenance costs.

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first-perspective translational tooling assembly line provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a second perspective of a translational tooling assembly line provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of material turnover in a translational tooling assembly line provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 A control circuit diagram of a PLC control system in a translational tooling assembly line provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure markings: 1-base, 2-translation module, 21-cylinder, 22-limiter, 3-carrying platform, 4-aluminum profile, 5-detection module, 51-detection frame, 52-grating, 6-transmission module, 61-driving unit, 611-power motor, 612-first sprocket, 613-second sprocket, 62-transmission unit, 621-roller, 622-axle, 623-drive belt, 7-limit baffle, 8-linear guide, 9-tension tensioner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0022] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a translational tooling assembly line provided as an embodiment of the present invention includes a base 1, a linear guide rail 8 is horizontally arranged on the base 1, a bearing platform 3 for material turnover is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail 8, aluminum profiles 4 are fixed on both sides of the top of the bearing platform 3, and a PLC control system is installed in the bearing platform 3, and also includes: A translation module 2, wherein the translation module 2 is mounted on the base 1 and is parallel to the linear guide rail 8, wherein the output end of the translation module 2 is connected to the bottom of the carrier 3, and the translation module 2 is electrically connected to the PLC control system, and the translation module 2 can drive the carrier 3 to translate from the material inlet position to the material outlet position by telescoping and cooperating with the linear guide rail 8. Compared with the traditional U-shaped conveyor belt conveying method, the conveying method of the translation module 2 occupies a small area and has a low maintenance cost; A transmission module 6, one end of which is mounted on one end of the carrier platform 3, and the other end of which is mounted between two aluminum profiles 4, and the transmission module 6 is electrically connected to a PLC control system, and the PLC control system controls the rotational working state of the transmission module 6. The transmission module 6 can not only realize the stable placement of the material during the material translation process, but also realize the entry and exit of the material between the material inlet and the material outlet by rotating, so as to meet the turnover of all intermittent feeding type assembly line materials, and can effectively meet the diversified needs of modern industrial production for assembly lines, and the PLC control system realizes the automatic operation and precise control of the assembly line, thereby improving production efficiency and quality; The detection module 5 is installed on the aluminum profile 4 and is located on both sides of one end of the transmission module 6. The detection module 5 is electrically connected to the PLC control system. The detection module 5 can detect the materials entering and exiting the transmission module 6, and transmit the detection signal source to the PLC control system, so that the PLC control system can intelligently control the transmission module 6 and the translation module 2, thereby improving the transmission efficiency and production efficiency of the assembly line.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the translation module 2 includes a cylinder 21 and a limiter 22, the cylinder 21 is fixed on the base 1 and is parallel to the linear guide 8, the cylinder 21 is electrically connected to the PLC control system, the output end of the cylinder 21 is connected to the bottom of the carrier 3, the limiter 22 is installed on the cylinder 21, and the limiter 22 is used to limit the moving stroke of the cylinder 21, thereby controlling the translation stroke of the carrier 3; The cylinder 21 can provide a driving force for the carrier platform 3 by telescoping, so that the carrier platform 3 can move along the distribution track of the linear guide rail 8. The carrier platform 3 is translated from the material inlet position to the material outlet position. Compared with the traditional U-shaped conveyor belt conveying method, the conveying method of the translation module 2 occupies a small area, has low maintenance costs, and has strong general flexibility, which can meet the turnover of all intermittent feeding assembly line materials.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission module 6 includes a driving unit 61 and a transmission unit 62, the driving unit 61 is installed at one end of the supporting platform 3, the output end of the driving unit 61 is connected to the transmission unit 62 installed on the aluminum profile 4, the transmission unit 62 is located between the two aluminum profiles 4 and the two detection modules 5, and the transmission direction of the material by the transmission unit 62 is perpendicular to the translation direction of the supporting platform 3.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving unit 61 includes a power motor 611, a first sprocket 612, a chain and a second sprocket 613, the power motor 611 is fixed at one end of the supporting platform 3, the power motor 611 is electrically connected to the PLC control system, a first sprocket 612 is fixed on the output end of the power motor 611, the first sprocket 612 is connected to the second sprocket 613 through a chain, and the second sprocket 613 is installed on the transmission unit 62.

[0027] In this embodiment, the power motor 611 can drive the first sprocket 612 to rotate, the first sprocket 612 drives the second sprocket 613 to rotate through the chain, and the second sprocket 613 drives the transmission unit 62 to rotate between the aluminum profiles 4. The transmission unit 62 can not only achieve stable placement of the material during the translation process, but also realize the entry and exit of the material between the material inlet and the material outlet by rotating.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, a fixing pin is further installed between the power motor 611 and the first sprocket 612, and the fixing pin can strengthen the connection strength between the power motor 611 and the first sprocket 612 to prevent idling.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the transmission unit 62 includes a roller 621, an axle 622 and a transmission belt 623. Two of the rollers 621 and the axles 622 are provided. The two axles 622 are respectively installed at both ends of the aluminum profile 4. A second sprocket 613 is fixed to one end of one axle 622, a roller 621 is fixed on one axle 622, and another roller 621 is rotatably installed on the other axle 622. The transmission belt 623 is sleeved on the outside of the two rollers 621, and the inner walls at both ends of the transmission belt 623 are frictionally connected to the outer walls of the two rollers 621 respectively.

[0030] In this embodiment, the second sprocket 613 drives a wheel axle 622 connected to it to rotate, and the wheel axle 622 drives a roller 621 fixed thereon to rotate. One roller 621 can drive a transmission belt 623 mounted on the outside thereof to rotate by cooperating with another roller 621. The transmission belt 623 can realize automatic loading and unloading of materials by rotating, so that the support platform 3 can not only realize stable placement of the materials during the translation process of the materials, but also realize the entry and exit of the materials between the material inlet and the material outlet, thereby meeting the turnover of all intermittent feeding assembly line materials and effectively meeting the diversified needs of modern industrial production for assembly lines. The PLC control system realizes the automatic operation and precise control of the assembly line, thereby improving production efficiency and quality.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the transmission structure of the sprocket and chain can also be replaced with other transmission structures that meet the requirements, such as a belt transmission structure and a transmission structure of a synchronous belt and a synchronous wheel.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a wheel axle 622 rotatably connected to a roller 621 is connected to a tension tensioner 9 installed on one side of the aluminum profile 4, one end of the tension tensioner 9 extends to the outside of the aluminum profile 4, and the tension tensioner 9 can adjust the position of a wheel axle 622 connected thereto on the aluminum profile 4, so that it is close to or away from the other wheel axle 622, so that not only the tension of the transmission belt 623 can be adjusted to enable it to transmit materials better and more efficiently, but also the offset position of the material on the transmission belt 623 can be changed.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the detection module 5 includes a detection frame 51 and a grating 52, the detection frame 51 is respectively installed on two aluminum profiles 4, and the grating 52 is fixed on the detection frame 51. The two gratings 52 correspond to each other and are respectively located on both sides of the transmission belt 623, and the two gratings 52 are electrically connected to the PLC control system.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the transmission belt 623 transmits materials by rotating, the grating 52 can detect the materials entering and exiting the transmission belt 623, and transmit the detection signal source to the PLC control system, so that the PLC control system can intelligently control the transmission module 6 and the translation module 2, thereby improving the transmission efficiency and production efficiency of the assembly line.

[0035] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a limit baffle 7 is installed on one end of the support platform 3 close to the power motor 611 and on the two aluminum profiles 4. The limit baffle 7 installed on the support platform 3 can limit the moving stroke of the material on the transmission belt 623, so that it is always located on the transmission belt 623, which is convenient for the transmission belt 623 to control its entry and exit. The limit baffle 7 installed on the two aluminum profiles 4 can limit the left and right movement of the material. When the support platform 3 drives the material in the translation process, it will generate a certain inertial force on the transmission belt 623, and the inertial force will drive the material to swing left and right on the transmission belt 623. At this time, the limit blocks installed on the two aluminum profiles 4 can effectively control the position of the material, so that it is effectively on the transmission belt 623, which is convenient for the transmission belt 623 to effectively transmit it, thereby improving the turnover efficiency and turnover quality of the material on the assembly line.

[0036] The working principle of the present invention is: The power motor 611 can drive the first sprocket 612 to rotate, the first sprocket 612 drives the second sprocket 613 to rotate through the chain, the second sprocket 613 drives a wheel shaft 622 connected thereto to rotate, the wheel shaft 622 drives a roller 621 fixed thereon to rotate, and the roller 621 can drive the transmission belt 623 sleeved on the outside thereof to rotate by cooperating with another roller 621, and the transmission belt 623 can realize automatic loading and unloading of materials by rotating; When the transmission belt 623 is transmitting the material by rotating, the grating 52 can detect the material entering and exiting the transmission belt 623, and transmit the detection signal to the PLC control system. The PLC control system controls the power motor 611 to stop working and drives the cylinder 21 to work. The cylinder 21 can provide a driving force for the carrier 3 by telescoping, so that the carrier 3 can move along the distribution track of the linear guide rail 8, and the carrier 3 is translated from the material inlet position to the material outlet position. When the carrier 3 moves to the material outlet position, the PLC control system controls the cylinder 21 to stop working and drives the power motor 611 to work in the reverse direction. At this time, the transmission belt 623 rotates in the reverse direction and transmits the material on it to the material outlet position, realizing the automatic turnover of the material; The above is the working principle of the translational tooling assembly line.

[0037] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A translational tooling assembly line, comprising a base, a linear guide rail is horizontally arranged on the base, a bearing platform for material turnover is slidably mounted on the linear guide rail, aluminum profiles are fixed on both sides of the top of the bearing platform, and a PLC control system is installed in the bearing platform, characterized in that: Also includes: A translation module, wherein the translation module is mounted on a base and is parallel to the linear guide rail, wherein an output end of the translation module is connected to a bottom of a carrier platform, and the translation module is electrically connected to a PLC control system, and wherein the translation module drives the carrier platform to translate from a material inlet position to a material outlet position by telescoping and cooperating with the linear guide rail; A transmission module, one end of which is mounted on one end of the carrier platform, and the other end of which is mounted between two aluminum profiles, and the transmission module is electrically connected to a PLC control system, and the PLC control system controls the rotation working state of the transmission module, and the transmission module realizes the stable placement of the material during the material translation process and the entry and exit of the material between the material inlet and the material outlet by rotating; The detection module is installed on the aluminum profile and located on both sides of one end of the transmission module. The detection module is electrically connected to the PLC control system. The detection module can detect the materials entering and exiting the transmission module and transmit the detection signal source to the PLC control system.

2. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The translation module includes a cylinder and a limiter. The cylinder is fixed on a base and is parallel to the linear guide rail. The cylinder is electrically connected to a PLC control system. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the bottom of the support platform. A limiter is installed on the cylinder, and the limiter is used to limit the moving stroke of the support platform.

3. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The transmission module includes a driving unit and a transmission unit. The driving unit is installed at one end of the supporting platform. The output end of the driving unit is connected to the transmission unit installed on the aluminum profile. The transmission unit is located between two aluminum profiles and two detection modules. The transmission direction of the material by the transmission unit is perpendicular to the translation direction of the supporting platform.

4. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The driving unit includes a power motor, a first sprocket, a chain and a second sprocket. The power motor is fixed at one end of the supporting platform. The power motor is electrically connected to the PLC control system. A first sprocket is fixed on the output end of the power motor. The first sprocket is connected to the second sprocket through a chain. The second sprocket is installed on the transmission unit.

5. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The transmission unit includes a roller, an axle and a transmission belt. Two rollers and two axles are provided. The two axles are respectively installed at the two ends of the aluminum profile. A second sprocket is fixed at one end of one axle, a roller is fixed on one axle, and another roller is rotatably installed on the other axle. The transmission belt is sleeved on the outside of the two rollers, and the inner walls at both ends of the transmission belt are frictionally connected with the outer walls of the two rollers respectively.

6. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 5 is characterized in that: A wheel axle rotatably connected to a roller is connected to a tension tensioner installed on one side of the aluminum profile, one end of the tension tensioner extends to the outside of the aluminum profile, and the tension tensioner adjusts the tension of the transmission belt through the wheel axle and the roller.

7. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The detection module includes a detection frame and a grating, wherein the detection frame is respectively mounted on two aluminum profiles, and a grating is fixed on the detection frame. The two gratings correspond to each other and are respectively located on both sides of the transmission belt, and the two gratings are electrically connected to the PLC control system.

8. The translational tooling assembly line according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Limit baffles are installed on one end of the supporting platform close to the power motor and on the two aluminum profiles. The limit baffles installed on the supporting platform limit the moving stroke of the material on the transmission belt, and the limit baffles installed on the two aluminum profiles limit the movement of the material in the left and right directions.

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