Processing device

Abstract

The invention provides a machining device which comprises a taking and conveying mechanism connected with a pile pressing machine, and part of the taking and conveying mechanism is movably arranged relative to the pile pressing machine in the first direction; the broach executing mechanism is located at the top of the taking and conveying mechanism, the broach executing mechanism is connected with the taking and conveying mechanism, the broach executing mechanism is provided with a press-fitting position and a broach position, and part of the broach executing mechanism is movably arranged relative to the taking and conveying mechanism in the first direction so that the broach executing mechanism can move to the press-fitting position and the broach position; a bush mounting part is arranged on the broach executing mechanism; and the turnover mechanism is located at the top of the broaching tool executing mechanism, the turnover mechanism is connected with the broaching tool executing mechanism, the turnover mechanism is provided with a steering knuckle installation part, and the turnover mechanism has the rotating state that the steering knuckle rotates around the first axis. The problem that in the prior art, the production efficiency of steering knuckles is low is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of processing equipment, and in particular to a processing device. Background Art

[0002] The prior art (publication number CN214393097U) discloses a press-fitting device for an automobile steering knuckle bushing, which includes a press, which includes an upper pressure-applying part and a positioning part and a supporting part located at the bottom; the upper pressure-applying part includes a pressure head connecting sleeve with a limiting hole and a pressure head; the supporting part and the positioning part located at the bottom are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the bottom plate of the press; the positioning part includes a guide block, a limiting fork, a handle, a positioning bolt, a guide pin and a press block, and the upper end of the press cooperates with the inner hole of the pressure head. When the press is pressed downward, the pressure head connecting sleeve drives the pressure head and the press to move downward; the supporting part includes an upper support bolt and a lower support bolt to provide vertical upward support force for the parts.

[0003] However, the press-fitting device in the above technical solution is not convenient for processing. Since the bushing of the steering knuckle is installed in the fork frame, the press-fitting device in the background technology is vertical, and the operator needs to manually flip the steering knuckle and put it into the device, which is extremely labor-intensive during processing. At the same time, the operator needs to manually carry the steering knuckle when putting it into the equipment or taking it out of the equipment, which increases the safety hazards of the operator during operation. Moreover, when a large number of products are processed, since the operator needs to carry it manually, the operator's physical strength will decrease after a long period of processing, thereby reducing production efficiency.

[0004] Currently, no effective solution has been proposed to the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing device to solve the problem of low production efficiency of steering knuckle in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a processing device, comprising: a pick-up and delivery mechanism, which is connected to a pile driver, and a part of the pick-up and delivery mechanism is movably arranged relative to the pile driver along a first direction; a broaching actuator, which is located at the top of the pick-up and delivery mechanism, is connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism, has a press-fitting position and a broaching position, and a part of the broaching actuator is movably arranged relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism along the first direction so that the broaching actuator moves to the press-fitting position and the broaching position, and a bushing mounting portion is provided on the broaching actuator; a flipping mechanism, which is located at the top of the broaching actuator, is connected to the broaching actuator, has a steering knuckle mounting portion, and has a rotational state of rotating the steering knuckle around a first axis.

[0007] Further, the first direction is the length direction of the picking and delivering mechanism, and / or the direction of the first axis is parallel to the second direction, and the second direction is the width direction of the picking and delivering mechanism.

[0008] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism includes: an axle frame, at least one axle frame is connected to the broaching tool actuator, and has an axle mounting hole in the axle frame; a connecting shaft, the first end of the connecting shaft is located in the axle mounting hole, and the first end of the connecting shaft and the axle frame are rotatably arranged relative to each other; a flap, the flap is connected to the second end of the connecting shaft, the flap has a steering knuckle mounting portion, the flap has a loading state parallel to the horizontal plane, and the flap has a pressing state perpendicular to the horizontal plane; wherein, when the flap is in the pressing state and the broaching tool actuator is in the pressing position, the pile driver performs a pressing operation on the steering knuckle and the bushing.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two shaft frames, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the broach actuator, and there are two connecting shafts, which are arranged one-to-one with the two shaft frames. The flap is located between the two connecting shafts, and the first end of each connecting shaft is inserted into the shaft mounting hole in the corresponding shaft frame, and the second end of each connecting shaft is respectively connected to both sides of the flap, so that at least one of the two connecting shafts drives the flap to be rotatably arranged around the first axis.

[0010] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism also includes: a driving unit; a transmission structure, the transmission structure includes a rack and a gear, the rack is connected to the broach actuator, the gear is mounted on the rack and is arranged to be relatively meshed with the gear, the driving unit is connected to the rack, the driving unit is used to drive the rack to move in a first direction to drive the gear to rotate around its own central axis, and the gear is connected to the connecting shaft.

[0011] Furthermore, the processing device also includes a buffer mechanism, which includes at least one of a first buffer structure and a second buffer structure, one end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the broach actuator, one end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism, and the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism.

[0012] Further, at least one of the first buffer structure and the second buffer structure includes a buffer spring, and an axis of the buffer spring is parallel to the vertical direction.

[0013] Furthermore, the processing device also includes a self-aligning locking mechanism, which is connected to the flap so that the self-aligning locking mechanism can rotate around the first axis with the flap, and the self-aligning locking mechanism includes: an angle cylinder, which is connected to the flap; a rotating frame, which is connected to the angle cylinder, and the angle cylinder has a rotating state of driving the rotating frame to rotate around a second axis, and the second axis is perpendicular to the plane where the flap is located; a self-aligning clamp, the first end of the self-aligning clamp is connected to the rotating frame, and the second end of the self-aligning clamp is extended away from the rotating frame, and the second end of the self-aligning clamp forms an alignment part for positioning the steering knuckle.

[0014] Furthermore, the broach actuator includes a sliding plate, which is arranged on the pick-up and delivery mechanism. Sliding blocks are arranged on both sides of the sliding plate. The sliding blocks are used to provide a limit for the sliding plate. The sliding plate is movably arranged along a first direction relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism. A broach cup and a bushing cup are arranged on the sliding plate. The bushing cup forms a bushing mounting portion. The pile driver has a press-fit working piece. When the broach actuator is in the press-fit position, the bushing cup, the press-fit working piece and the axial hole of the steering knuckle are arranged in the same line. A broach opening is provided on the pick-up and delivery mechanism. When the broach actuator is in the broach position, the broach cup and the broach opening are arranged opposite to each other.

[0015] Furthermore, the flipping mechanism also includes a first limiting frame, which is located on the top of the rack and is used to limit the rack in the height direction.

[0016] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the pick-up and delivery mechanism and the broaching tool actuator work in coordination, so that the processing device can realize pressing and broaching without manual handling of the steering knuckle, and the steering knuckle can be automatically flipped by the flipping mechanism, without the need for an operator to manually flip the steering knuckle upright and put it into the device, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the processing device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a fourth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a fifth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a sixth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a seventh embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of an eighth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0026] Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of a ninth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown;

[0027] Fig.10 It shows a schematic structural diagram of a tenth embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention;

[0028] Fig.11 A schematic structural diagram of an eleventh embodiment of a processing device according to the present invention is shown.

[0029] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0030] 1. Pick-up and delivery mechanism; 11. Bottom plate; 12. Linear bearing; 13. Pick-up and delivery cylinder; 14. Feeding bottom plate; 15. Cylinder fixing bracket; 16. Connecting bracket; 18. First dead stop iron;

[0031] 2. Broach actuator; 21. Sliding block; 22. Sliding plate; 23. Slide plate cylinder; 24. Damping cylinder; 25. Second dead stop iron; 26. Broach cup; 27. Bushing cup; 28. Broach opening; 29. ​​Discharge opening;

[0032] 3. Turning mechanism; 31. Turning cylinder; 32. Rack; 33. Gear; 34. First limit frame; 35. Connecting shaft; 36. Shaft frame; 37. Connecting block; 38. Turning plate;

[0033] 4. Self-aligning locking mechanism; 41. Workpiece fixing frame; 42. Positioning block; 43. Third limit frame; 44. Rotating frame; 45. Angle cylinder; 46. Self-aligning clamping jaws; 47. Pin shaft;

[0034] 5. Buffer mechanism; 51. Buffer spring; 52. Lower limb; 53. Upper limb; 54. Spring fixing shaft; 55. Bolt; 56. Guide rod; 57. Spring fixing plate;

[0035] 6. Detection mechanism; 61. Switch fixing frame; 62. 90 degree detection switch; 63. 0 degree detection switch; 64. Bumper; 65. Feeding position switch; 66. Broach detection switch;

[0036] 7. Hydraulic station;

[0037] 8. Pile driver. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0039] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0040] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0041] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, the thickness of the layers and regions may be enlarged, and the same reference numerals are used to represent the same devices, and thus their descriptions will be omitted.

[0042] Combination Figures 1 to 11As shown, according to a specific embodiment of the present application, a processing device is provided, including: a pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 is connected to a pile driver 8, and a part of the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 is movably arranged relative to the pile driver 8 along a first direction; a broaching actuator 2, the broaching actuator 2 is located at the top of the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the broaching actuator 2 is connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the broaching actuator 2 has a press-fitting position and a broaching position, a part of the broaching actuator 2 is movably arranged relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 along the first direction so that the broaching actuator 2 moves to the press-fitting position and the broaching position, and the broaching actuator 2 has a bushing mounting portion; a flipping mechanism 3, the flipping mechanism 3 is located at the top of the broaching actuator 2, the flipping mechanism 3 is connected to the broaching actuator 2, the flipping mechanism 3 has a steering knuckle mounting portion, and the flipping mechanism 3 has a rotational state of rotating the steering knuckle around a first axis.

[0043] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 and the broaching tool actuator 2 work in coordination, so that the processing device can realize pressing and broaching without manual handling of the steering knuckle, and the steering knuckle can be automatically flipped by the flipping mechanism 3, without the need for an operator to manually flip the steering knuckle upright and put it into the device, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the processing device.

[0044] By adopting the technical solution of the present application, a flexible tooling mechanism and a closed-loop detection device are provided to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. The device can realize the flipping, clamping and picking up of the workpiece. The top of the processing device is a flipping mechanism 3, the middle is a pressing sleeve and broaching actuator 2, and the bottom is a workpiece picking up and sending mechanism 1 and a buffer mechanism 5. The buffer mechanism 5 can effectively reduce the vibration of the device during processing, effectively solving the safety hazards, low work efficiency and waste of manpower in the prior art.

[0045] Further, the first direction is the length direction of the picking and delivering mechanism 1 , and / or the direction of the first axis is parallel to the second direction, and the second direction is the width direction of the picking and delivering mechanism 1 .

[0046] This design makes the movements of the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 and the flip mechanism 3 more coordinated, improves the processing accuracy and efficiency, and is suitable for processing scenarios that require precise control of the position and angle of the workpiece, such as the automated assembly of precision mechanical parts. In practical applications, this precise coordinate control can ensure that the knuckle and bushing always maintain the best processing posture during the processing, effectively avoiding processing errors and ensuring the high quality of the product.

[0047] The feeding and picking structure can carry out two-station processing, with loading and unloading at the first station and workpiece processing at the second station. The first station uses a handheld crane to load and unload materials, which reduces labor loss and avoids safety hazards of manual loading and unloading.

[0048] By moving the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the workpiece can be quickly transferred between different processing positions, improving the processing efficiency, and is suitable for the automated production line of automotive parts such as steering knuckles and bushings to achieve a continuous and efficient processing flow. This design of the pick-up and delivery mechanism effectively reduces the time and labor costs of workpiece handling, greatly improves the automation level and processing efficiency of the production line, especially in situations where multiple processes need to be processed continuously, such as the automated assembly line of steering knuckles, the advantages are more obvious.

[0049] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, the flipping mechanism 3 includes: an axle frame 36, at least one axle frame 36 is connected to the broaching tool actuator 2, and axle frame 36 has an axle mounting hole; a connecting shaft 35, a first end of the connecting shaft 35 is located in the axle mounting hole, and the first end of the connecting shaft 35 and the axle frame 36 are relatively rotatable; a flap 38, the flap 38 is connected to the second end of the connecting shaft 35, the flap 38 has a steering knuckle mounting portion, the flap 38 has a loading state parallel to the horizontal plane, and the flap 38 has a pressing state perpendicular to the horizontal plane; wherein, when the flap 38 is in the pressing state and the broaching tool actuator 2 is in the pressing position, the pile driver 8 performs a pressing operation on the steering knuckle and the bushing.

[0050] The vertical and horizontal state switching of the flap 38 can ensure the correct placement of the steering knuckle in different processes, improve the processing quality and production efficiency, and is suitable for workpieces that need to be processed at different angles, such as the automated assembly line of the steering knuckle. The design of this flip mechanism 3 avoids the positioning error and safety hazards caused by manual flipping of the workpiece. The improvement of the degree of automation makes the processing process smoother, while reducing the processing time and increasing the throughput of the production line, which means higher economic benefits for large manufacturing companies.

[0051] Furthermore, if Figure 5 As shown, there are two shaft frames 36, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the broach actuator 2, and there are two connecting shafts 35, which are arranged one-to-one with the two shaft frames 36. The flap 38 is located between the two connecting shafts 35, and the first end of each connecting shaft 35 is inserted into the shaft mounting hole in the corresponding shaft frame 36, and the second end of each connecting shaft 35 is respectively connected to the two sides of the flap 38, so that at least one of the two connecting shafts 35 drives the flap 38 to be rotatably arranged around the first axis.

[0052] The design of the double-axis frame 36 and the double connecting shaft 35 makes the rotation of the flap 38 more stable, which is suitable for processing scenarios that require high-precision rotation, such as the automated assembly line of automobile steering knuckles, to ensure the precise alignment of the steering knuckles during the press-fitting and broaching processes. The stable rotation design of the double-axis frame 36 and the double connecting shaft 35 can withstand a larger flipping load, ensure the stability of the workpiece during the flipping process, and avoid processing errors caused by the shaking of the workpiece. It is particularly suitable for the automated processing of heavy-loaded workpieces, such as the manufacture of large steering knuckles, further improving the scope of application and processing capabilities of the processing device.

[0053] Furthermore, if Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the flipping mechanism 3 also includes: a driving unit; a transmission structure, the transmission structure includes a rack 32 and a gear 33, the rack 32 is connected to the broach actuator 2, the gear 33 is mounted on the rack 32 and is arranged to be relatively meshed with the gear 33, the driving unit is connected to the rack 32, the driving unit is used to drive the rack 32 to move in a first direction to drive the gear 33 to rotate around its own central axis, and the gear 33 is connected to the connecting shaft 35.

[0054] The turning mechanism 3 can automatically turn the workpiece 90 degrees through the gear 33 and the rack 32, thus avoiding manual turning, improving efficiency and avoiding safety hazards.

[0055] Furthermore, if Figure 6 As shown, the processing device also includes a buffer mechanism 5, which includes at least one of a first buffer structure and a second buffer structure. One end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism 3, and the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the broach actuator 2. One end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism 3, and the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1.

[0056] The setting of the buffer mechanism 5 can effectively absorb and reduce the vibration and impact generated during the processing, protect the equipment and workpiece, improve the stability and accuracy of the processing, and is suitable for occasions where high-precision processing is required, such as the automated assembly line of precision mechanical parts. This design of the buffer mechanism 5 reduces the vibration and impact during the processing, protects the equipment and workpiece from damage, which is particularly important in the processing of precision parts, and can significantly improve the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the product, reduce the scrap rate, and reduce production costs.

[0057] Further, at least one of the first buffer structure and the second buffer structure includes a buffer spring 51, and the axis of the buffer spring 51 is parallel to the vertical direction.

[0058] When the bushing is press-fitted, the buffer spring 51 reduces the rigid collision between the flipping mechanism 3 and the broaching actuator 2, thereby reducing the vibration of the press-fitting device.

[0059] The design of the buffer spring 51 enables the buffer mechanism 5 to have a good buffering effect in the vertical direction, and is suitable for processing scenarios that require buffering in the vertical direction, such as the automated assembly line of the steering knuckle, to ensure the stability and safety of the steering knuckle during the press-fitting and broaching processes. The vertical design of the buffer spring 51 can effectively absorb impacts in the vertical direction, especially in the automated assembly of heavy-loaded workpieces such as the steering knuckle, to avoid damage to equipment and workpieces caused by impacts, ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing, and further improve processing accuracy and production efficiency.

[0060] Furthermore, if Figure 3 As shown, the processing device also includes a self-aligning locking mechanism 4, which is connected to the flap 38 so that the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 can rotate around the first axis following the flap 38, and the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 includes: an angle cylinder 45, which is connected to the flap 38; a rotating frame 44, which is connected to the angle cylinder 45, and the angle cylinder 45 has a rotating state of driving the rotating frame 44 to rotate around the second axis, and the second axis is perpendicular to the plane where the flap 38 is located; a self-aligning clamp 46, a first end of the self-aligning clamp 46 is connected to the rotating frame 44, and the second end of the self-aligning clamp 46 is extended away from the rotating frame 44, and the second end of the self-aligning clamp 46 forms an alignment portion for positioning the steering knuckle.

[0061] Since the two forks of the steering knuckle are not at the same height, the self-aligning jaws 46 will automatically align themselves through the pin 47 when clamping, so as to avoid a gap between the fixture and the workpiece and vibration of the workpiece during processing.

[0062] The setting of the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 enables the steering knuckle to be automatically aligned and locked in the pressing and broaching process without manual adjustment, thereby improving the automation and precision of the processing. It is suitable for workpieces that need automatic alignment and locking, such as the automated assembly line of automobile steering knuckles, to ensure the precise alignment and stable fixation of the steering knuckle in each process. This innovative design of the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 realizes the automatic alignment and locking of the workpiece, greatly reduces the intervention of manual operation, and improves the automation and production efficiency of the processing. Especially in the automated assembly of automobile steering knuckles, this design can ensure the precise alignment of the steering knuckle in different processes, avoid the processing error caused by the position deviation of the workpiece, and has a significant effect on improving the consistency and productivity of the product.

[0063] Furthermore, if Figure 2As shown, the broach actuator 2 includes a sliding plate 22, which is arranged on the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1. Sliding blocks 21 are arranged on both sides of the sliding plate 22. The sliding blocks 21 are used to provide a limit for the sliding plate 22. The sliding plate 22 is movably arranged along a first direction relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1. A broach cup 26 and a bushing cup 27 are arranged on the sliding plate 22. The bushing cup 27 forms a bushing mounting portion, wherein the pile driver 8 has a press-fit working piece. When the broach actuator 2 is located at the press-fit position, the bushing cup 27, the press-fit working piece and the axial hole of the steering knuckle are arranged in a colinear manner. A broach opening 28 is provided on the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1. When the broach actuator 2 is located at the broach position, the broach cup 26 and the broach opening 28 are arranged relative to each other.

[0064] The design of the sliding plate 22 enables the broaching actuator 2 to move along the first direction on the pick-up and delivery mechanism, thereby realizing rapid positioning and switching of the workpiece. This design is suitable for workpieces that need to be processed at different positions, such as the automated assembly line of steering knuckles, to ensure accurate positioning and efficient processing of the steering knuckles during the pressing and broaching processes. The cooperation between the sliding plate 22 and the sliding block 21 realizes rapid positioning and switching of the broaching actuator 2, greatly shortening the processing cycle and improving production efficiency. Especially in the automated assembly line of steering knuckles, this design can ensure accurate positioning of the workpiece between different processes, avoiding processing errors caused by workpiece position deviations, and plays a significant role in improving product quality and productivity.

[0065] The broaching tool actuator 2 drives the sliding plate 22 through the slide plate cylinder 23 to exchange the broaching tool cup 26 and the bushing cup 27, and the bushing waste can also be removed when the sliding plate 22 slides.

[0066] The movable design of the broaching actuator 2 enables the bushing press-fitting and broaching processes to be completed in the same station, reducing the number of workpiece handling times and lowering production costs. It is particularly suitable for situations where multiple processing steps are required, such as the automated assembly line for steering knuckles.

[0067] This design of the broach actuator 2 not only realizes the rapid switching of the workpiece between different processing positions, but also ensures the stability of the workpiece during the processing through the setting of the bushing mounting portion. It is suitable for occasions requiring high-precision and high-efficiency processing, such as the automated assembly line of automobile steering knuckles and bushings. It improves the flexibility and efficiency of processing, and reduces the position deviation caused by the transportation of the workpiece between different processes, ensuring the processing accuracy. Especially in the manufacture of high-performance automotive parts, it can significantly improve the quality and consistency of products.

[0068] The technical solution of the above embodiment improves the flexibility and efficiency of the automated assembly line, and also ensures the stability of the workpiece during processing by setting the bushing installation part, avoiding processing errors caused by the shaking of the workpiece, and has a significant effect on improving the consistency and productivity of the product. In particular, in the automated assembly of the steering knuckle and the bushing, this design can significantly improve the assembly accuracy, reduce the scrap rate, and improve the production efficiency and economic benefits.

[0069] This processing device realizes the automated pressing and broaching of the steering knuckle and bushing by integrating the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the broaching actuator 2, the flipping mechanism 3 and the self-aligning locking mechanism 4, which greatly improves the production efficiency and processing accuracy. At the same time, by setting the buffer mechanism 5 and the limit frame, the stability and reliability of the equipment are further enhanced, and it is suitable for various occasions requiring high-precision and high-efficiency processing, such as automobile manufacturing, mechanical processing and other industries. In addition, the device can also be modularly expanded according to specific needs, such as adding more workstations, adjusting the flipping angle, etc., to adapt to different types of workpieces and processing requirements, showing good adaptability and flexibility. In practical applications, these modular designs and adaptive adjustment capabilities enable the processing device to easily cope with the processing requirements of steering knuckles and bushings of different models, which not only improves the utilization rate of the equipment, but also can quickly adapt to market changes, providing manufacturers with great production flexibility and market competitiveness.

[0070] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, the flip mechanism 3 further includes a first limiting frame 34 , which is located on the top of the rack 32 , and is used to limit the rack 32 in the height direction.

[0071] The first limiting frame 34 prevents the turning mechanism 3 from getting stuck due to the up and down bouncing of the rack 32 during movement.

[0072] The setting of the first limit frame 34 can ensure the stability of the rack in the height direction, prevent the rack from shaking during the transmission process, improve the processing accuracy and stability, and is suitable for occasions that require high-precision processing, such as the automated assembly line of precision mechanical parts, to ensure the precise alignment and stable rotation of the steering knuckle during the pressing and broaching processes. The use of the first limit frame 34 effectively avoids the shaking of the rack during the transmission process and ensures the accuracy of the transmission, which is crucial for precision mechanical parts that require high-precision processing. Especially in the automated assembly line of the steering knuckle, this design can ensure the stability of the workpiece during the rotation process, avoid processing errors caused by uneven rotation loads, and improve the reliability and processing accuracy of the processing device.

[0073] The first limit frame 34 is fixed on the top of the rack 32 to limit the range of motion of the rack 32 to prevent damage caused by overload or loss of control. The limiting effect of the first limit frame 34 ensures the stability and safety of the flap 38 during the flipping process, further improving the overall performance of the processing device.

[0074] In an optional embodiment, the processing device is a flexible tooling mechanism and a closed-loop detection device, including a pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, a broach actuator 2, a flipping mechanism 3, a self-aligning locking mechanism 4, a buffer mechanism 5, a detection mechanism 6, a hydraulic station 7, and a pile driver 8.

[0075] The pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 comprises a base plate 11 , a linear bearing 12 , a pick-up and delivery cylinder 13 , a feeding base plate 14 , a cylinder fixing frame 15 , a connecting frame 16 , a second limiting frame, and a first dead stop iron 18 .

[0076] The broach actuator 2 comprises a sliding block 21 , a sliding plate 22 , a slide plate cylinder 23 , a damping cylinder 24 , a second dead stop iron 25 , a broach cup 26 , a bushing cup 27 , a broach opening 28 , and a discharge opening 29 .

[0077] The damping cylinder 24 effectively avoids problems such as structural deformation caused by rigid collision and bolt loosening caused by vibration when the moving part moves quickly to a stop.

[0078] The discharge port 29 is used for press-fitting of the bushing. Therefore, due to the interference fit, the softer bushing will produce waste due to the chip generation during press-fitting. The discharge port will discharge the waste to avoid the accumulation of waste and cause equipment failure.

[0079] The turning mechanism 3 includes a turning cylinder 31 , a rack 32 , a gear 33 , a first limit frame 34 , a connecting shaft 35 , a shaft frame 36 , a connecting block 37 , and a turning plate 38 .

[0080] The self-aligning locking mechanism 4 includes a workpiece fixing frame 41 , a positioning block 42 , a third limiting frame 43 , a rotating frame 44 , an angle cylinder 45 , a self-aligning clamping claw 46 , and a pin 47 .

[0081] The buffer mechanism 5 includes a buffer spring 51 , a lower limb leg 52 , an upper limb leg 53 , a spring fixing shaft 54 ​​, a bolt 55 , a guide rod 56 , and a spring fixing plate 57 .

[0082] The detection mechanism 6 includes a switch fixing frame 61, a 90-degree detection switch 62, a 0-degree detection switch 63, a bumper 64, a feeding in-place switch 65, a broach detection switch 66, and a slide plate detection switch. The detection mechanism 6 avoids the semi-closed loop detection of only the cylinder stroke in-place switch, and achieves a full closed loop detection by combining the cylinder stroke switch with the motion structure in-place detection switch to prevent the equipment from malfunctioning.

[0083] The operator places the workpiece on the fixture by means of a handheld crane, the self-aligning and locking mechanism 4 clamps the workpiece, the flipping mechanism 3 rotates the workpiece 90 degrees, and after the switch detects that it is in place, the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 delivers the workpiece to the bottom of the press to press-fit the bushing. After the press-fitting is completed, the broaching actuator 2 removes the bushing cup 27 and moves the broaching cup 26 above the broaching opening 28 to perform broaching on the inner diameter of the bushing. After the broaching is completed, the pick-up and delivery mechanism 1 returns the workpiece to the tool clamping station, the flipping mechanism 3 returns to the center and flips it, and the self-aligning and locking mechanism 4 releases the workpiece.

[0084] Optionally, the workpiece fixing frame 41 can be replaced according to the actual situation of the workpiece on site.

[0085] Optionally, the broach cup 26 and the bushing cup 27 can be replaced according to the actual workpiece on site.

[0086] Optionally, the self-aligning jaws 46 can be selected and replaced according to actual conditions.

[0087] From the above description, it can be seen that the above embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

[0088] It can be achieved by multi-station processing while ensuring the processing technology, reducing the workload of operators. The broaching tool actuator 2 reduces the time between the bushing press-fitting and the pushing tool actions by horizontally shifting the broaching tool cup 26 and the bushing cup 27, thereby improving the processing efficiency. The flipping mechanism 3 rotates the workpiece 90 degrees by rotation, thereby avoiding reverse flipping by manpower. The buffer mechanism 5 includes a rigid collision between the mechanisms to avoid loosening of the bolts caused by vibration. The detection mechanism 6 includes a function of reaching a closed-loop detection through a detection switch to avoid malfunction of the equipment.

[0089] The processing device of the present application is designed with full consideration of the convenience, efficiency and safety of operation. The pick-up and delivery mechanism 1, the broach actuator 2, the flip mechanism 3, the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 and the buffer mechanism 5 are connected through a carefully designed transmission and connection mechanism, so as to realize the efficient and accurate press-fitting of the bushing and the steering knuckle. In particular, the introduction of the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 and the buffer mechanism 5 greatly improves the adaptability and stability of the device, reduces the difficulty of operation, and also provides additional safety protection, making the entire press-fitting process smoother and safer.

[0090] The present application introduces a self-aligning locking mechanism 4 and a buffer mechanism 5 by optimizing the mechanical structure design, which significantly improves the automation level and processing accuracy of the processing device. The self-aligning clamping claw 46 of the self-aligning locking mechanism 4 ensures the precise alignment of the steering knuckle before press-fitting, reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency. The buffer spring 51 of the buffer mechanism 5 absorbs the impact during the flipping and press-fitting process, prevents the workpiece and equipment from being damaged due to excessive force, and prolongs the service life of the equipment. In addition, the transmission structure design of the rack 32 and the gear 33, as well as the coordination of the connecting shaft 35 and the flap 38, realize the smooth and precise control of the flipping mechanism 3, and further improve the reliability of the device. Overall, the processing device of the present invention not only improves the efficiency and accuracy of the press-fitting operation, but also enhances the safety of operation and the durability of the equipment, providing a more optimized solution for the press-fitting operation of the vehicle steering knuckle bushing.

[0091] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0092] In addition to the above, it should be noted that "one embodiment", "another embodiment", "embodiment", etc. mentioned in this specification refer to the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment included in at least one embodiment generally described in this application. The same expression appearing in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Further, when describing a specific feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with any embodiment, it is claimed that the realization of such feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0093] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0094] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A processing device, characterized in that: include: A pick-up and delivery mechanism (1), the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1) being connected to a pile driver (8), and a portion of the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1) being movably arranged relative to the pile driver (8) along a first direction; a broach actuator (2), the broach actuator (2) being located at the top of the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1), the broach actuator (2) being connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1), the broach actuator (2) having a press-fit position and a broach position, a portion of the broach actuator (2) being movably arranged along the first direction relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1) so that the broach actuator (2) can be moved to the press-fit position and the broach position, and the broach actuator (2) having a bushing mounting portion; A flipping mechanism (3), the flipping mechanism (3) is located at the top of the broach actuator (2), the flipping mechanism (3) is connected to the broach actuator (2), the flipping mechanism (3) has a steering knuckle mounting portion, and the flipping mechanism (3) has a rotation state for rotating the steering knuckle around a first axis.

2. The processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first direction is the length direction of the picking and delivering mechanism (1), and / or the direction of the first axis is parallel to the second direction, and the second direction is the width direction of the picking and delivering mechanism (1).

3. The processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turning mechanism (3) comprises: A shaft frame (36), at least one shaft frame (36), the shaft frame (36) is connected to the broach actuator (2), and a shaft mounting hole is provided in the shaft frame (36); A connecting shaft (35), wherein the first end of the connecting shaft (35) is located in the shaft mounting hole, and the first end of the connecting shaft (35) and the shaft frame (36) are arranged to be relatively rotatable; A flap (38), the flap (38) being connected to the second end of the connecting shaft (35), the flap (38) forming the steering knuckle mounting portion, the flap (38) having a loading state parallel to a horizontal plane, and the flap (38) having a pressing state perpendicular to the horizontal plane; wherein, when the flap (38) is in the pressing state and the broaching tool actuator (2) is in the pressing position, the pile driver (8) performs a pressing operation on the steering knuckle and the bushing.

4. The processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: There are two shaft frames (36), which are respectively arranged on both sides of the broach actuator (2); there are two connecting shafts (35), which are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the two shaft frames (36); the flap (38) is located between the two connecting shafts (35); the first end of each connecting shaft (35) is inserted into the shaft mounting hole in the corresponding shaft frame (36); the second end of each connecting shaft (35) is respectively connected to the two sides of the flap (38), so that at least one of the two connecting shafts (35) drives the flap (38) to be rotatably arranged around the first axis.

5. The processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The turning mechanism (3) further comprises: Drive unit; A transmission structure, the transmission structure comprising a rack (32) and a gear (33), the rack (32) being connected to the broach actuator (2), the gear (33) being mounted on the rack (32) and being arranged to be relatively meshed with the gear (33), the driving part being connected to the rack (32), the driving part being used to drive the rack (32) to move along the first direction so as to drive the gear (33) to rotate around its own central axis, and the gear (33) being connected to the connecting shaft (35).

6. The processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The processing device further comprises a buffer mechanism (5), the buffer mechanism (5) comprising at least one of a first buffer structure and a second buffer structure, one end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism (3), the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the broach actuator (2), one end of the first buffer structure is connected to the flipping mechanism (3), the other end of the first buffer structure is connected to the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1).

7. The processing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least one of the first buffer structure and the second buffer structure comprises a buffer spring (51), and the axis of the buffer spring (51) is parallel to the vertical direction.

8. The processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The processing device further comprises a self-aligning locking mechanism (4), wherein the self-aligning locking mechanism (4) is connected to the flap (38) so that the self-aligning locking mechanism (4) can rotate around the first axis following the flap (38), and the self-aligning locking mechanism (4) comprises: A corner oil cylinder (45), wherein the corner oil cylinder (45) is connected to the flap (38); A rotating frame (44), the rotating frame (44) is connected to the corner oil cylinder (45), the corner oil cylinder (45) has a rotating state of driving the rotating frame (44) to rotate around a second axis, and the second axis is perpendicular to the plane where the flap (38) is located; A self-aligning clamping jaw (46), wherein a first end of the self-aligning clamping jaw (46) is connected to the rotating frame (44), a second end of the self-aligning clamping jaw (46) is extended away from the rotating frame (44), and the second end of the self-aligning clamping jaw (46) forms an aligning portion for positioning the steering knuckle.

9. The processing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The broaching tool actuator (2) comprises a sliding plate (22), the sliding plate (22) being arranged on the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1), sliding blocks (21) being arranged on both sides of the sliding plate (22), the sliding blocks (21) being used to provide a limit for the sliding plate (22), the sliding plate (22) being movably arranged along the first direction relative to the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1), the sliding plate (22) being provided with a broaching tool cup (26) and a bushing cup (27), the bushing cup (27) forming the bushing mounting portion, wherein the pile driver (8) has a press-fitting work piece, when the broaching tool actuator (2) is located at the press-fitting position, the bushing cup (27), the press-fitting work piece and the axial hole of the steering knuckle are arranged in a colinear manner, the pick-up and delivery mechanism (1) is provided with a broaching tool opening (28), when the broaching tool actuator (2) is located at the broaching tool position, the broaching tool cup (26) is arranged relative to the broaching tool opening (28).

10. The processing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The turning mechanism (3) further comprises a first limiting frame (34), wherein the first limiting frame (34) is located at the top of the rack (32), and the first limiting frame (34) is used to provide the rack (32) with a limit in the height direction of the rack (32).

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