Sliding shuttle replacing equipment

Abstract

The invention discloses sliding shuttle replacement equipment, and relates to the technical field of glass fiber production equipment. The sliding shuttle comprises a body, a sliding ring and a threading plate, the sliding ring and the threading plate are arranged on the body, the sliding shuttle replacement equipment comprises a rack, and the rack comprises a feeding station, a visual inspection station and a disassembling and assembling station; the feeding device is arranged at the feeding station and used for feeding sliding shuttles, sliding rings and threading plates; the visual detection device is arranged at the visual detection station and used for conducting visual detection on the sliding shuttle conveyed by the feeding device, and when the sliding shuttle meets the preset condition, a sliding ring and a threading plate of the sliding shuttle are replaced; and the disassembling and assembling part is arranged at the disassembling and assembling station and used for disassembling the sliding rings and the threading plates, meeting the preset conditions, of the sliding shuttles and assembling the sliding rings and the threading plates conveyed by the feeding device to the body. According to the sliding shuttle replacing equipment, the sliding ring and the threading plate of the sliding shuttle can be replaced, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of glass fiber production equipment, and in particular to a shuttle replacement device. Background Art

[0002] In the production of glass fiber, the shuttle is an accessory for the wire drawing machine. Its structure and quality directly affect the product quality of the glass fiber. Therefore, the shuttle needs to be replaced after each use and the replaced shuttle needs to be manually inspected.

[0003] like Figure 1 As shown, the shuttle 10 includes a body 101 and a slip ring 102 and a threading plate 103 respectively arranged on both sides of the body 101. The slip ring 101 is inserted into the body 101 through a mounting hole 104, and the threading plate 103 is fixed to the body 101 through a screw 105. If the replaced shuttle 10 fails the inspection, the operator needs to manually disassemble the slip ring 101 and the threading plate 103, and then reassemble the new slip ring 101 and the threading plate 103. However, this process has the problems of cumbersome operation, low production efficiency and high labor intensity. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a shuttle replacement device, which can realize the automatic replacement of the slip ring and threading plate of the shuttle, reduce the labor intensity of manual labor and improve production efficiency.

[0005] The present application provides a shuttle replacement device, the shuttle comprising a body and a slip ring and a threading plate arranged on the body, the shuttle replacement device comprising:

[0006] A frame, the frame comprising a loading station, a visual inspection station and a disassembly and assembly station;

[0007] A feeding device, arranged at the feeding station, for feeding the shuttle, the slip ring and the threading plate;

[0008] A visual inspection device is arranged at the visual inspection station, and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle conveyed by the feeding device, and when the shuttle meets the preset conditions, the slip ring and the threading plate of the shuttle are replaced;

[0009] The disassembly and assembly part is arranged at the disassembly and assembly station, and is used to disassemble the slip ring and the threading plate of the shuttle that meet the preset conditions, and assemble the slip ring and the threading plate delivered by the feeding device onto the main body.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly and assembly station includes a slip ring disassembly station, the disassembly and assembly part includes a slip ring disassembly device, and the slip ring disassembly device includes:

[0011] A first ejector rod, arranged at one side of the slip ring disassembly station;

[0012] A first driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the first driving mechanism is connected to the first ejecting rod, and is used to drive the first ejecting rod to move horizontally along a first direction to eject the slip ring located at the slip ring disassembly station from the main body to disassemble the slip ring, and the first direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the shuttle.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly and assembly station includes a slip ring assembly station, the disassembly and assembly part includes a slip ring assembly device, and the slip ring assembly device includes:

[0014] A slip ring supply mechanism is arranged above the slip ring assembly station, the slip ring supply mechanism is connected to the feeding device and is used to receive the slip ring delivered by the feeding device, and the slip ring supply mechanism has a first position and a second position;

[0015] A second ejector rod is arranged above the slip ring assembly station;

[0016] A material clamp, the top end of which is connected to the bottom end of the second ejecting rod;

[0017] A second driving mechanism is disposed on the frame, the second driving mechanism is connected to the top end of the second ejecting rod, and is used to drive the second ejecting rod to move in a vertical direction;

[0018] A tightening mechanism, arranged at one side of the slip ring assembly station, for driving the slip ring to move in a horizontal direction;

[0019] In the first position, the slip ring accommodating area of ​​the slip ring supply mechanism is located directly below the clamp, so that when the second driving mechanism drives the second ejecting rod to move downward, the clamp clamps the slip ring located in the slip ring accommodating area; in the second position, the slip ring supply mechanism avoids the travel path of the clamp, so that the second driving mechanism drives the clamp to continue to move downward, so as to move the slip ring to the slip ring assembly station, and drives the slip ring to move in the horizontal direction through the tightening mechanism, so as to push the slip ring into the body.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly and assembly station includes a screw disassembly station, the disassembly and assembly part includes a screw disassembly device, and the screw disassembly device includes:

[0021] A loosening screwdriver is arranged above the screw removal station;

[0022] a third driving mechanism, disposed on the frame, connected to the loosening screwdriver, and configured to drive the loosening screwdriver to move in a vertical direction and to drive the loosening screwdriver to rotate, so as to remove the screws between the threading plate and the body at the screw removal station;

[0023] The screw clamping mechanism is arranged at one side of the screw removal station and is used for clamping the removed screws.

[0024] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly and assembly station includes a threading plate replacement station, the disassembly and assembly part includes a threading plate replacement device, and the threading plate replacement device includes:

[0025] At least one vacuum suction cup is arranged above the threading plate replacement station;

[0026] The fourth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the fourth driving mechanism is connected to at least one of the vacuum suction cups, and is used to drive at least one of the vacuum suction cups to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, so that the threading plate located at the threading plate replacement station is adsorbed and disassembled by at least one of the vacuum suction cups, and the threading plate transported by the loading device is adsorbed and assembled onto the body of the disassembled threading plate.

[0027] In some embodiments of the present application, the disassembly and assembly station includes a screw assembly station, the disassembly and assembly part includes a screw assembly device, and the screw assembly device includes:

[0028] A tightening screwdriver is arranged above the screw assembly station;

[0029] A fifth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the fifth driving mechanism is connected to the tightening screwdriver, and is used to drive the tightening screwdriver to move in a vertical direction and to drive the tightening screwdriver to rotate, so as to assemble screws between the threading plate and the body located at the screw assembly station.

[0030] In some embodiments of the present application, the visual detection device includes:

[0031] A shuttle ejection mechanism, arranged on the frame, for pushing the shuttle transported by the feeding device to the visual inspection station;

[0032] A clamping mechanism, disposed on the frame, for fixing the shuttle at the visual inspection station;

[0033] A first visual inspection component is disposed on a side of the visual inspection station away from the shuttle ejection mechanism and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle located on the visual inspection station;

[0034] The second visual inspection component is arranged on the top of the visual inspection station and is used for performing visual inspection on the shuttle located on the visual inspection station.

[0035] In some embodiments of the present application, the feeding device includes:

[0036] A first feeding mechanism, used for feeding the shuttle; the first feeding mechanism comprises a first feeding assembly and a first feeding channel, one end of the first feeding channel is connected to the first feeding assembly, the other end of the first feeding channel is connected to the visual inspection device, and the first feeding channel is used to transport the shuttle in the first feeding assembly to the visual inspection device;

[0037] A second loading mechanism is used to load the threading plate; the second loading mechanism includes a second loading assembly and a second loading channel, one end of the second loading channel is connected to the second loading assembly, and the other end of the second loading channel is connected to the disassembly and assembly part, and the second loading channel is used to transport the threading plate in the second loading assembly to the disassembly and assembly part;

[0038] The third loading mechanism is used for loading the slip ring; the third loading mechanism includes a third loading assembly and a third loading channel, one end of the third loading channel is connected to the third loading assembly, and the other end of the third loading channel is connected to the disassembly and assembly part, and the third loading channel is used to transport the slip ring in the third loading assembly to the disassembly and assembly part.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present application, the shuttle replacement device further includes:

[0040] A first moving device, the first moving device is located between the visual detection device and the second moving device, and the first moving device is used to move the shuttle from the visual detection device to one side of the second moving device;

[0041] A clamping device, arranged above the first moving device and the second moving device, for transferring the shuttle that meets the preset conditions from the first moving device to the second moving device, and transferring the shuttle that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle to the finished product area;

[0042] The second moving device is arranged at one side of the first moving device and is used to move the shuttle at the disassembly and assembly station.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present application, the clamping device includes:

[0044] At least one gripping manipulator, disposed on the frame;

[0045] The sixth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the sixth driving mechanism is connected to at least one of the clamping robots, and is used to drive at least one of the clamping robots to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and transfer the shuttle that meets the preset conditions from the first moving device to the second moving device through at least one of the clamping robots, and transfer the shuttle that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle to the finished product area.

[0046] The technical solution provided by this application may have the following beneficial effects:

[0047] The present application loads the shuttle through a loading device, and visually inspects the shuttle through a visual inspection device. When the shuttle meets the preset conditions, the slip ring and threading plate on the shuttle are disassembled through the disassembly assembly part, and the new slip ring and threading plate delivered by the loading device are assembled on the body to complete the replacement of various parts of the shuttle. The shuttle replacement equipment of the present application can replace the manual inspection and replacement of the shuttle, saving manpower, reducing labor intensity, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency in production.

[0048] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0050] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a shuttle according to background technology.

[0051] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a shuttle replacement device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0052] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of a disassembly and assembly part according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0053] Figure 4 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of a slip ring disassembly device and a screw assembly device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0054] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a slip ring assembly device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0055] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0056] Figure 7 The figure is a structural schematic diagram of a screw removal device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0057] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of a threading plate replacement device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0058] Fig. 9 It is a schematic structural diagram of a visual inspection device and a feeding device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0059] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0060] Fig.11 is a schematic structural diagram of a clamping device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0061] Reference numerals

[0062] 1. Rack; 11. Loading station; 111. Shuttle loading station; 112. Threading plate loading station; 113. Slip ring loading station; 12. Visual inspection station; 13. Disassembly and assembly station; 131. Slip ring disassembly station; 132. Slip ring assembly station; 133. Screw disassembly station; 134. Threading plate replacement station; 135. Screw assembly station; 14. Transfer station;

[0063] 2. Feeding device; 21. First feeding mechanism; 211. First feeding assembly; 212. First feeding channel; 22. Second feeding mechanism; 221. Second feeding assembly; 222. Second feeding channel; 23. Third feeding mechanism; 231. Third feeding assembly; 232. Third feeding channel;

[0064] 3. Visual inspection device; 31. Shuttle ejection mechanism; 32. Clamping mechanism; 33. First visual inspection component; 34. Second visual inspection component;

[0065] 4. Disassembly and assembly part; 41. Slip ring disassembly device; 411. First ejector rod; 412. First driving mechanism;

[0066] 42. Slip ring assembly device; 421. Slip ring supply mechanism; 4211. Crank cylinder; 4212. Connecting rod; 4213. Rotating shaft; 4214. Accommodating block; 422. Second ejecting rod; 423. Clamping clamp; 424. Second driving mechanism; 425. Tightening mechanism;

[0067] 43. Screw removal device; 431. Loosening screwdriver; 432. Third driving mechanism; 433. Screw clamping mechanism;

[0068] 44. Threading plate replacement device; 441. Vacuum suction cup; 4411. First vacuum suction cup; 4412. Second vacuum suction cup; 442. Fourth driving mechanism; 4421. First lifting cylinder; 4422. First translation cylinder;

[0069] 45. Screw assembly device; 451. Tightening screwdriver; 452. Fifth driving mechanism; 453. Screw feeding air pipe;

[0070] 5. First moving device; 51. Telescopic cylinder; 52. First moving platform;

[0071] 6. Second moving device; 61. Screw mechanism; 62. Second moving platform;

[0072] 7. Clamping device; 71. Clamping manipulator; 711. First clamping manipulator; 712. Second clamping manipulator; 72. Sixth driving mechanism; 721. Second lifting cylinder; 722. Second translation cylinder;

[0073] 10. Shuttle; 101. Main body; 102. Slip ring; 103. Threading plate; 104. Mounting hole; 105. Screw;

[0074] 20, first position; 30, second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0075] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0076] The present application provides a shuttle replacement device, which includes a frame, a feeding device, a visual inspection device and a disassembly and assembly part. The frame includes a feeding station, a visual inspection station and a disassembly and assembly station. The shuttle is fed by the feeding device, and the shuttle is visually inspected by the visual inspection device. When the shuttle meets the preset conditions, the slip ring and the threading plate on the shuttle are disassembled by the disassembly and assembly part, and the new slip ring and threading plate delivered by the feeding device are assembled to the body to complete the replacement of the various components of the shuttle. The shuttle replacement device of the present application can replace the manual inspection and replacement of the shuttle, save manpower, reduce labor intensity, and improve the degree of automation and production efficiency in production.

[0077] Some specific implementation modes described below are intended to facilitate those skilled in the art to understand the present embodiment, and the present embodiment is not limited to some specific implementation modes described below.

[0078] An exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a shuttle replacement device, such as Figure 1 As shown, the shuttle 10 includes a body 101 and a slip ring 102 and a threading plate 103 arranged on the body 101. Figure 2 As shown, the shuttle replacement equipment includes a frame 1, a feeding device 2, a visual inspection device 3 and a disassembly and assembly part 4, the frame 1 includes a feeding station 11, a visual inspection station 12 and a disassembly and assembly station 13; the feeding device 2 is arranged at the feeding station 11, for loading the shuttle 10, the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103; the visual inspection device 3 is arranged at the visual inspection station 12, for visually inspecting the shuttle 10 transported by the feeding device 2, and when the shuttle 10 meets the preset conditions, the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 of the shuttle 10 are replaced; the disassembly and assembly part 4 is arranged at the disassembly and assembly station 13, for disassembling the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 of the shuttle 10 that meet the preset conditions, and assembling the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 transported by the feeding device 2 to the main body 101.

[0079] In this embodiment, the feeding device 2 feeds the shuttle 10, and the visual inspection device 3 visually inspects the shuttle 10. When the shuttle 10 meets the preset conditions (for example, the surface wear and other defects of the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 of the shuttle 10 reach the requirements for replacement), the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 on the shuttle 10 are disassembled by the disassembly assembly part 4, and the new slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 delivered by the feeding device 2 are assembled to the body 101 to complete the replacement of the various components of the shuttle 10. The shuttle replacement equipment of the present application can replace manual inspection and replacement of the shuttle 10, saving manpower, reducing labor intensity, and improving the degree of automation and production efficiency in production.

[0080] In one embodiment, if Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the disassembly and assembly station 13 includes a slip ring disassembly station 131, and the disassembly and assembly part 4 includes a slip ring disassembly device 41. The slip ring disassembly device 41 includes a first ejecting rod 411 arranged on one side of the slip ring disassembly station 131 and a first driving mechanism 412 arranged on the frame 1. The first driving mechanism 412 is connected to the first ejecting rod 411, and is used to drive the first ejecting rod 411 to move horizontally along a first direction to eject the slip ring 102 located at the slip ring disassembly station 131 from the main body 101 so that the slip ring 102 can be disassembled. The first direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the shuttle 10.

[0081] In this embodiment, when the shuttle 10 is located at the slip ring disassembly station 131, the first ejector rod 411 is located at one side of the slip ring 102, and the first driving mechanism 412 can drive the first ejector rod 411 to move horizontally along the first direction, so as to eject the slip ring 102 located at the slip ring disassembly station 131 from the body 101, so as to disassemble the slip ring 102. Figure 3 The first direction can be, for example, Figure 3 The first driving mechanism 412 can be, for example, a cylinder, one end of which is disposed on the frame 1, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the first ejecting rod 411, and the first ejecting rod 411 is driven by the cylinder to move horizontally along the first direction.

[0082] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the disassembly and assembly station 13 includes a slip ring assembly station 132, and the disassembly and assembly part 4 includes a slip ring assembly device 42. The slip ring assembly device 42 includes a slip ring supply mechanism 421, a second ejecting rod 422, a clamping clamp 423, a second driving mechanism 424 and a tightening mechanism 425. The slip ring supply mechanism 421 is arranged above the slip ring assembly station 132, and the slip ring supply mechanism 421 is connected to the feeding device 2 for receiving the slip ring 102 transported by the feeding device 2. The slip ring supply mechanism 421 has a first position 20 and a second position 30; the second ejecting rod 422 is arranged above the slip ring assembly station 132; the top end of the clamping clamp 423 is connected to the bottom end of the second ejecting rod 422; the second driving mechanism 424 is arranged on the frame 1, and the second driving mechanism 424 is connected to the top end of the second ejecting rod 422. Then, it is used to drive the second ejecting rod 422 to move in the vertical direction; the clamping mechanism 425 is arranged on one side of the slip ring assembly station 132, and is used to drive the slip ring 102 to move in the horizontal direction; in the first position 20, the slip ring accommodating area of ​​the slip ring supply mechanism 421 is located directly below the clamping clamp 423, so that when the second driving mechanism 424 drives the second ejecting rod 422 to move downward, the clamping clamp 423 clamps the slip ring 102 located in the slip ring accommodating area; in the second position 30, the slip ring supply mechanism 421 avoids the travel path of the clamping clamp 423, so that the second driving mechanism 424 drives the clamping clamp 423 to continue to move downward, so as to move the slip ring 102 to the slip ring assembly station 132, and drive the slip ring 102 to move in the horizontal direction through the clamping mechanism 425, so as to push the slip ring 102 into the body 101. Among them, the vertical direction and the direction of the travel path of the clamping clamp 423 can be, for example, Figure 3 The z direction in .

[0083] In this embodiment, at the first position 20, the slip ring accommodating area of ​​the slip ring supply mechanism 421 is connected to the feeding device 2 for receiving the new slip ring 102 delivered by the feeding device 2; the second driving mechanism 424 drives the second ejecting rod 422 to move in the vertical direction, so that the clamping clamp 423 clamps the slip ring 102 located in the slip ring accommodating area; then the slip ring supply mechanism 421 moves to the second position 30, which can avoid the travel path of the clamping clamp 423, so that the second driving mechanism 424 drives the second ejecting rod 422 and the clamping clamp 423 to continue to move downward, so as to move the slip ring 102 to the slip ring assembly station 132, and drive the slip ring 102 to move in the horizontal direction through the clamping mechanism 425, so as to push the slip ring 102 into the body 101. Among them, the second driving mechanism 424 can be a cylinder, one end of which is arranged on the frame 1, and the other end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the end of the second ejecting rod 422 away from the clamping clamp 423. The tightening mechanism 425 includes a cylinder and a push block. The cylinder drives the push block to move in the horizontal direction, and the push block pushes the slip ring 102 to move in the horizontal direction, so as to push the slip ring 102 into the body 101.

[0084] In one embodiment, the slip ring supply mechanism 421 includes a crank cylinder 4211 and a crank mechanism, the crank mechanism includes a connecting rod 4212, a rotating shaft 4213 and a receiving block 4214, one end of the crank cylinder 4211 is arranged on the frame 1, the other end of the crank cylinder 4211 is connected to the connecting rod 4212, the two sides of the rotating shaft 4213 are respectively connected to the connecting rod 4212 and the receiving block 4214, and the slip ring receiving area is arranged on the receiving block 4214. The crank cylinder 4211 drives the connecting rod 4212 to move upward, and the connecting rod 4212 drives the rotating shaft 4213 to rotate, so as to drive the receiving block 4214 to rotate downward from the first position 20 to the second position 30 (i.e., at Figure 6 The clamp 423 rotates clockwise in the middle to avoid the travel path of the clamp 423.

[0085] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the disassembly and assembly station 13 includes a screw disassembly station 133, and the disassembly and assembly part 4 includes a screw disassembly device 43, and the screw disassembly device 43 includes a loosening screwdriver 431, a third driving mechanism 432 and a screw clamping mechanism 433, and the loosening screwdriver 431 is arranged above the screw disassembly station 133; the third driving mechanism 432 is arranged on the frame 1, and the third driving mechanism 432 is connected to the loosening screwdriver 431, and is used to drive the loosening screwdriver 431 to move in a vertical direction and drive the loosening screwdriver 431 to rotate, so as to remove the screw 105 located between the threading plate 103 and the main body 101 of the screw disassembly station 133; the screw clamping mechanism 433 is arranged on one side of the screw disassembly station 133, and is used to clamp the disassembled screw 105.

[0086] In this embodiment, the third driving mechanism 432 drives the loosening screwdriver 431 to move in the vertical direction to adjust the position of the loosening screwdriver 431 so that it contacts the screw 105 between the threading plate 103 and the body 101 at the screw removal station 133, and then drives the loosening screwdriver 431 to rotate through the third driving mechanism 432 to rotate and remove the screw 105; the removed screw 105 is clamped by the screw clamping mechanism 433 located on one side of the screw removal station 133. A screw storage box can also be provided on one side of the screw clamping mechanism 433 on the frame 1, and the screw clamping mechanism 433 releases the clamped screw 105 so that it falls into the screw storage box to complete the storage of the screw 105. Among them, the third driving mechanism 432 includes a cylinder, a linear guide slider combination, a motor mounting seat and a motor. The motor is arranged on the linear guide slider combination through the motor mounting seat and is connected to the loosening screwdriver 431 to drive the loosening screwdriver 431 to rotate; one end of the cylinder is arranged on the frame 1, and the other end of the cylinder is connected to the linear guide slider combination. The motor is driven by the cylinder to move in the vertical direction to adjust the distance between the loosening screwdriver 431 and the screw removal station 133; the screw clamping mechanism 433 can be a pneumatic clamp, which has a structure that can adopt the relevant structure of the existing technology, which will not be repeated here.

[0087] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the disassembly and assembly station 13 includes a threading plate replacement station 134, the disassembly and assembly part 4 includes a threading plate replacement device 44, the threading plate replacement device 44 includes at least one vacuum suction cup 441 and a fourth driving mechanism 442 arranged on the frame 1, at least one vacuum suction cup 441 is arranged above the threading plate replacement station 134; the fourth driving mechanism 442 is connected to the at least one vacuum suction cup 441, and is used to drive at least one vacuum suction cup 441 to move in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction, and the threading plate 103 located at the threading plate replacement station 134 is adsorbed and disassembled by at least one vacuum suction cup 441, and the threading plate 103 transported by the feeding device 2 is adsorbed and assembled onto the main body 101 of the disassembled threading plate 103.

[0088] In this embodiment, the fourth driving mechanism 442 can drive the vacuum suction cup 441 to move in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the vacuum suction cup 441 absorbs and disassembles the threading plate 103 of the threading plate replacement station 134, and absorbs and assembles the threading plate 103 delivered by the feeding device 2 onto the body 101 of the threading plate 103. The number of vacuum suction cups 441 can be one, two, etc. For example, Figure 8As shown, the number of vacuum suction cups 441 can be set to two, and the vacuum suction cups 441 include a first vacuum suction cup 4411 and a second vacuum suction cup 4412. The first vacuum suction cup 4411 and the second vacuum suction cup 4412 are arranged at intervals, and the connection direction of the first vacuum suction cup 4411 and the second vacuum suction cup 4412 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the shuttle 10, and the spacing between the first vacuum suction cup 4411 and the second vacuum suction cup 4412 is equal to the spacing between the new threading plate 103 conveyed by the feeding device 2 and the threading plate 103. The distance between the change stations 134 is such that when the first vacuum suction cup 4411 adsorbs the new threading plate 103 delivered by the feeding device 2, the second vacuum suction cup 4412 can simultaneously adsorb the old threading plate 103 located at the threading plate change station 134; when the first vacuum suction cup 4411 assembles the adsorbed new threading plate 103 onto the body 101 located at the threading plate change station 134, the second vacuum suction cup 4412 can release the adsorbed old threading plate 103 to improve work efficiency. Among them, the fourth driving mechanism 442 includes a first lifting cylinder 4421 and a first translation cylinder 4422 arranged on the frame 1, and the vacuum suction cup 441 can be driven to move in the vertical direction by the first lifting cylinder 4421, and the vacuum suction cup 441 can be driven to move in the horizontal direction by the first translation cylinder 4422.

[0089] In one embodiment, if Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the disassembly and assembly station 13 includes a screw assembly station 135, and the disassembly and assembly part 4 includes a screw assembly device 45, and the screw assembly device 45 includes a tightening screwdriver 451 and a fifth driving mechanism 452, and the tightening screwdriver 451 is arranged above the screw assembly station 135; the fifth driving mechanism 452 is arranged on the frame 1, and the fifth driving mechanism 452 is connected to the tightening screwdriver 451, and is used to drive the tightening screwdriver 451 to move in a vertical direction and drive the tightening screwdriver 451 to rotate, so as to assemble the screw 105 between the threading plate 103 located at the screw assembly station 135 and the main body 101.

[0090] In this embodiment, the fifth driving mechanism 452 drives the tightening screwdriver 451 to move in the vertical direction to adjust the position of the tightening screwdriver 451, and the fifth driving mechanism 452 drives the tightening screwdriver 451 to rotate to tighten the screw 105, thereby achieving the fixation of the new threading plate 103 on the body 101. Among them, a screw 105 feeding air pipe 453 is provided on one side of the tightening screwdriver 451. When the screw 105 needs to be installed, the screw 105 is transported to the installation position along the screw 105 feeding air pipe 453 by means of high-pressure gas, and then the screw 105 is tightened by tightening the screwdriver 451. In this embodiment, the fifth driving mechanism 452 includes a cylinder, a linear guide slider assembly, a motor mounting seat and a motor. The motor is arranged on the linear guide slider assembly through the motor mounting seat and is connected to the tightening screwdriver 451 to drive the tightening screwdriver 451 to rotate; one end of the cylinder is arranged on the frame 1, and the other end of the cylinder is connected to the linear guide slider assembly. The cylinder drives the motor to move in the vertical direction to adjust the distance between the tightening screwdriver 451 and the screw assembly station 135. In order to realize the compactness of the overall structure of the equipment, in this embodiment, the screw assembly device 45 is arranged above the slip ring disassembly device 41.

[0091] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the visual inspection device 3 includes a shuttle ejection mechanism 31, a clamping mechanism 32, a first visual inspection component 33 and a second visual inspection component 34. The shuttle ejection mechanism 31 is arranged on the frame 1, and is used to push the shuttle 10 transported by the feeding device 2 to the visual inspection station 12; the clamping mechanism 32 is arranged on the frame 1, and is used to fix the shuttle 10 at the visual inspection station 12; the first visual inspection component 33 is arranged on the side of the visual inspection station 12 away from the shuttle ejection mechanism 31, and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle 10 located at the visual inspection station 12; the second visual inspection component 34 is arranged on the top of the visual inspection station 12, and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle 10 located at the visual inspection station 12.

[0092] In this embodiment, the feeding device 2 transports the shuttle 10 to be inspected to one side of the visual inspection station 12, pushes the shuttle 10 to the visual inspection station 12 through the shuttle ejection mechanism 31, and then clamps and fixes the shuttle 10 through the clamping mechanism 32. The first visual inspection component 33 and the second visual inspection component 34, which are respectively arranged on the side and top of the visual inspection station 12, can detect the surface wear of the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 on the shuttle 10. When the surface wear reaches the replacement requirement, the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 need to be inspected. Among them, the shuttle ejection mechanism 31 and the clamping mechanism 32 can both be cylinders, and the shuttle 10 is pushed and clamped by the cylinder. The first visual inspection component 33 and the second visual inspection component 34 can adopt a device with image capture and image processing analysis, which can convert the image captured by the shuttle 10 into image information and analyze it. Its specific structure can adopt the relevant structure in the prior art, which will not be repeated here.

[0093] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Fig. 9 As shown, the feeding device 2 includes a first feeding mechanism 21 for feeding the shuttle 10, a second feeding mechanism 22 for feeding the threading plate 103, and a third feeding mechanism 23 for feeding the slip ring 102. The first feeding mechanism 21 includes a first feeding component 211 and a first feeding channel 212. One end of the first feeding channel 212 is connected to the first feeding component 211, and the other end of the first feeding channel 212 is connected to the visual inspection device 3. The first feeding channel 212 is used to transport the shuttle 10 in the first feeding component 211 to the visual inspection device 3; the second feeding mechanism 22 includes a second feeding component 221 and a second Feeding channel 222, one end of the second feeding channel 222 is connected to the second feeding component 221, the other end of the second feeding channel 222 is connected to the disassembly and assembly part 4, and the second feeding channel 222 is used to transport the threading plate 103 in the second feeding component 221 to the disassembly and assembly part 4; the third feeding mechanism 23 includes a third feeding component 231 and a third feeding channel 232, one end of the third feeding channel 232 is connected to the third feeding component 231, the other end of the third feeding channel 232 is connected to the disassembly and assembly part 4, and the third feeding channel 232 is used to transport the slip ring 102 in the third feeding component 231 to the disassembly and assembly part 4.

[0094] In this embodiment, the first loading component 211, the second loading component 221 and the third loading component 231 can adopt a vibration loading machine, and through the vibration loading method, the shuttle 10, the threading plate 103 and the slip ring 102 are loaded through the first loading channel 212, the second loading channel 222 and the third loading channel 232 respectively. Among them, the loading station 11 includes a shuttle loading station 111, a threading plate loading station 112 and a slip ring loading station 113; the first loading mechanism 21 is located at the shuttle loading station 111, that is, located on the side of the visual inspection device 3 away from the disassembly and assembly part 4; the second loading mechanism 22 is located at the threading plate loading station 112, that is, located on the side of the disassembly and assembly part 4 away from the visual inspection device 3; the third loading mechanism 23 is located at the slip ring loading station 113, that is, located on the side of the second loading mechanism 22 away from the disassembly and assembly part 4; the other end of the second loading channel 222 is connected to the threading plate replacement device 44; the other end of the third loading channel 232 is connected to the slip ring assembly device 42.

[0095] In one embodiment, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the shuttle replacement equipment also includes a first moving device 5, a second moving device 6 and a clamping device 7. The first moving device 5 is located between the visual inspection device 3 and the second moving device 6. The first moving device 5 is used to move the shuttle 10 from the visual inspection device 3 to one side of the second moving device 6; the clamping device 7 is arranged above the first moving device 5 and the second moving device 6, and is used to transfer the shuttle 10 that meets the preset conditions from the first moving device 5 to the second moving device 6, and to transfer the shuttle 10 that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle 10 to the finished product area; the second moving device 6 is arranged on one side of the first moving device 5, and is used to move the shuttle 10 in the disassembly and assembly station 13.

[0096] In this embodiment, the frame 1 also includes a transfer station 14, and the first moving device 5, the second moving device 6 and the clamping device 7 are located at the transfer station 14. After the shuttle 10 passes the visual inspection, the first moving device 5 moves to the bottom of the visual inspection station 12, and the clamping mechanism 32 is released, so that the shuttle 10 falls onto the first moving device 5, and then the first moving device 5 moves to one side of the second moving device 6, and the shuttle 10 that meets the preset conditions (i.e., parts need to be replaced) is transferred from the first moving device 5 to the second moving device 6 through the clamping of the clamping device 7, and then the shuttle 10 is moved between the various stations of the disassembly and assembly station 13 through the movement of the second moving device 6 to replace the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103; after the replacement is completed, the assembled shuttle 10 or the shuttle 10 that does not meet the preset conditions (i.e., parts do not need to be replaced) in the visual inspection is transferred to the finished product area to complete the inspection, disassembly and assembly process. Among them, as Fig. 9As shown, the first moving device 5 includes a telescopic cylinder 51 and a first moving platform 52. One end of the telescopic cylinder 51 is arranged on the frame 1, and the other end of the telescopic cylinder 51 is connected to the first moving platform 52. The first moving platform 52 moves on the frame 1 through a linear guide slider combination; Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the second moving device 6 includes a screw mechanism 61 and a second moving platform 62. The screw mechanism 61 is arranged on the frame 1, and the second moving platform 62 is arranged on the screw of the screw mechanism 61. The second moving platform 62 is driven by the screw mechanism 61 to move along the conveying direction of the shuttle 10.

[0097] In one embodiment, if Figure 3 and Fig.11 As shown, the clamping device 7 includes at least one clamping robot 71 arranged on the frame 1 and a sixth driving mechanism 72 arranged on the frame 1. The sixth driving mechanism 72 is connected to the at least one clamping robot 71, and is used to drive the at least one clamping robot 71 to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. The shuttle 10 that meets the preset conditions is transferred from the first moving device 5 to the second moving device 6 through the at least one clamping robot 71, and the shuttle 10 that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle 10 are transferred to the finished product area.

[0098] In this embodiment, at least one clamping robot 71 can be driven to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction by the sixth driving mechanism 72 to realize the transfer of the shuttle 10. Among them, the sixth driving mechanism 72 includes a second lifting cylinder 721 and a second translation cylinder 722. The second lifting cylinder 721 can drive the clamping robot 71 to move in the vertical direction, and the second translation cylinder 722 can drive the clamping robot 71 to move in the horizontal direction. The specific structure of the clamping robot 71 can adopt the relevant structure in the prior art, which will not be repeated here. The number of clamping robots 71 can be one, two, etc. For example, Fig.11In the embodiment, the number of the clamping manipulators 71 can be set to two, and the clamping manipulators 71 include a first clamping manipulator 711 and a second clamping manipulator 712. The first clamping manipulator 711 and the second clamping manipulator 712 are arranged at intervals, and the connection direction of the first clamping manipulator 711 and the second clamping manipulator 712 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the shuttle 10. The distance between the first clamping manipulator 711 and the second clamping manipulator 712 is equal to the distance between the first mobile platform 52 and the second mobile platform 62, and the distance between the second mobile platform 62 and the finished product. The distance between the finished product area and the second mobile platform 62 is improved. In this way, when the first clamping robot 711 clamps the shuttle 10 located on the first mobile platform 52, the second clamping robot 712 can clamp the shuttle 10 located on the second mobile platform 62 at the same time. When the first clamping robot 711 transfers the clamped shuttle 10 (needs to replace parts) to the second mobile platform 62, the second clamping robot 712 can release the clamped shuttle 10 (does not need to replace parts or has completed the replacement of parts) to the finished product area, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0099] In an exemplary embodiment of the present application, a working process of a shuttle replacement device is provided, such as Figure 2 As shown, the stations of the frame 1 from left to right are the shuttle loading station 111, the visual inspection station 12, the transfer station 14, the screw removal station 133, the threading plate replacement station 134, the slip ring removal station 131 and the screw assembly station 135, the slip ring assembly station 132, the threading plate loading station 112, and the slip ring loading station 113. In this embodiment, the shuttle 10 replacement process is: the shuttle 10 performs the process of visual inspection, slip ring removal, slip ring assembly, screw removal, threading plate replacement (disassembly and assembly), and screw assembly on the shuttle replacement device.

[0100] The shuttle 10 is vibrated and fed by the first feeding assembly 211, and is transported to one side of the visual inspection station 12 through the first feeding channel 212. The shuttle 10 is pushed to the visual inspection station 12 by the shuttle ejection mechanism 31, and the shuttle 10 is fixed at the visual inspection station 12 by the clamping mechanism 32. The shuttle 10 is visually inspected by the first visual inspection assembly 33 and the second visual inspection assembly 34, respectively, to determine whether the shuttle 10 needs to be replaced. After the visual inspection is completed, the first moving device 5 moves to the bottom of the visual inspection station 12, the clamping mechanism 32 is released, and the shuttle 10 falls onto the first moving platform 52 of the first moving device 5, and the shuttle 10 is clamped to the second moving platform 62 of the second moving device 6 by the clamping device 7. At this time, the second moving platform 62 is at the starting position. The shuttle 10 is moved to the slip ring disassembly station 131 by the second moving device 6, and the first driving mechanism 412 drives the first ejecting rod 411 to move horizontally along the first direction to eject the slip ring 102 located at the slip ring disassembly station 131 from the body 101 to disassemble the slip ring 102. The second moving device 6 moves the shuttle 10 with the slip ring 102 disassembled to the slip ring assembly station 132. At the first position 20, the slip ring accommodating area of ​​the slip ring supply mechanism 421 is connected to the loading device 2 for receiving the new slip ring 102 delivered by the loading device 2; the second driving mechanism 424 drives the second ejecting rod 422 to move in the vertical direction, so that the clamping clamp 423 clamps the slip ring 102 located in the slip ring accommodating area; then the slip ring supply mechanism 421 drives the slip ring accommodating area to rotate downward to the second position 30, which can avoid the travel path of the clamping clamp 423, so that the second driving mechanism 424 drives the second ejecting rod 422 and the clamping clamp 423 to continue to move downward, so as to move the slip ring 102 to the slip ring assembly station 132, and drive the slip ring 102 to move in the horizontal direction through the tightening mechanism 425, so as to push the slip ring 102 into the body 101. The second moving device 6 moves the shuttle 10 equipped with a new slip ring 102 to the screw removal station 133, and the third driving mechanism 432 drives the loosening screwdriver 431 to move in the vertical direction to adjust the position of the loosening screwdriver 431 so that it contacts the screw 105 between the threading plate 103 and the body 101 at the screw removal station 133, and then drives the loosening screwdriver 431 to rotate through the third driving mechanism 432 to rotate and remove the screw 105. The second moving device 6 moves the shuttle 10 with the screw 105 removed to the threading plate replacement station 134, and the fourth driving mechanism 442 can drive the vacuum suction cup 441 to move in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the vacuum suction cup 441 absorbs and removes the threading plate 103 at the threading plate replacement station 134, and absorbs and assembles the threading plate 103 transported by the feeding device 2 to the body 101 of the threading plate 103.The second moving device 6 moves the shuttle 10 equipped with the new threading plate 103 to the screw assembly station 135, and the fifth driving mechanism 452 drives the tightening screwdriver 451 to move in the vertical direction to adjust the position of the tightening screwdriver 451, and the fifth driving mechanism 452 drives the tightening screwdriver 451 to rotate to rotate and tighten the screw 105, thereby achieving the fixation of the new threading plate 103 on the body 101. At this point, the replacement of the slip ring 102 and the threading plate 103 of the shuttle 10 is completed. The second moving device 6 moves the replaced shuttle 10 to the starting position of the second moving platform 62, and transfers the assembled shuttle 10 to the finished product area through the clamping device 7.

[0101] It should be noted that the order of the various processes in this embodiment is only for illustrative purposes and is not limited to this order in actual production.

[0102] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present application after considering the specification and practicing the embodiments disclosed herein. The present application is intended to cover any modification, use or adaptation of the present application, which follows the general principles of the present application and includes common knowledge or customary techniques in the art that are not disclosed in the present application. The specification and embodiments are intended to be exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the present application are indicated by the claims of the present application.

[0103] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the precise structures that have been described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shuttle replacement device, characterized in that: The shuttle comprises a body, a slip ring and a threading plate arranged on the body, and the shuttle replacement device comprises: A frame, the frame comprising a loading station, a visual inspection station and a disassembly and assembly station; A feeding device, arranged at the feeding station, for feeding the shuttle, the slip ring and the threading plate; A visual inspection device is arranged at the visual inspection station, and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle conveyed by the feeding device, and when the shuttle meets the preset conditions, the slip ring and the threading plate of the shuttle are replaced; The disassembly and assembly part is arranged at the disassembly and assembly station, and is used to disassemble the slip ring and the threading plate of the shuttle that meet the preset conditions, and assemble the slip ring and the threading plate delivered by the feeding device onto the main body.

2. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly station includes a slip ring disassembly station, and the disassembly and assembly part includes a slip ring disassembly device, and the slip ring disassembly device includes: A first ejector rod, arranged at one side of the slip ring disassembly station; A first driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the first driving mechanism is connected to the first ejecting rod, and is used to drive the first ejecting rod to move horizontally along a first direction to eject the slip ring located at the slip ring disassembly station from the main body to disassemble the slip ring, and the first direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the shuttle.

3. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly station includes a slip ring assembly station, and the disassembly and assembly part includes a slip ring assembly device, and the slip ring assembly device includes: A slip ring supply mechanism is arranged above the slip ring assembly station, the slip ring supply mechanism is connected to the feeding device and is used to receive the slip ring delivered by the feeding device, and the slip ring supply mechanism has a first position and a second position; A second ejector rod is arranged above the slip ring assembly station; A material clamp, the top end of which is connected to the bottom end of the second ejecting rod; A second driving mechanism is disposed on the frame, the second driving mechanism is connected to the top end of the second ejecting rod, and is used to drive the second ejecting rod to move in a vertical direction; A tightening mechanism, arranged at one side of the slip ring assembly station, for driving the slip ring to move in a horizontal direction; In the first position, the slip ring accommodating area of ​​the slip ring supply mechanism is located directly below the clamp, so that when the second driving mechanism drives the second ejecting rod to move downward, the clamp clamps the slip ring located in the slip ring accommodating area; in the second position, the slip ring supply mechanism avoids the travel path of the clamp, so that the second driving mechanism drives the clamp to continue to move downward, so as to move the slip ring to the slip ring assembly station, and drives the slip ring to move in the horizontal direction through the tightening mechanism, so as to push the slip ring into the body.

4. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly station includes a screw disassembly station, and the disassembly and assembly part includes a screw disassembly device, and the screw disassembly device includes: A loosening screwdriver is arranged above the screw removal station; a third driving mechanism, disposed on the frame, connected to the loosening screwdriver, and configured to drive the loosening screwdriver to move in a vertical direction and to drive the loosening screwdriver to rotate, so as to remove the screws between the threading plate and the body at the screw removal station; The screw clamping mechanism is arranged at one side of the screw removal station and is used for clamping the removed screws.

5. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly station includes a threading plate replacement station, and the disassembly and assembly part includes a threading plate replacement device, and the threading plate replacement device includes: At least one vacuum suction cup is arranged above the threading plate replacement station; The fourth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the fourth driving mechanism is connected to at least one of the vacuum suction cups, and is used to drive at least one of the vacuum suction cups to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, so that the threading plate located at the threading plate replacement station is adsorbed and disassembled by at least one of the vacuum suction cups, and the threading plate transported by the loading device is adsorbed and assembled onto the body of the disassembled threading plate.

6. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disassembly and assembly station includes a screw assembly station, and the disassembly and assembly part includes a screw assembly device, and the screw assembly device includes: A tightening screwdriver is arranged above the screw assembly station; A fifth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the fifth driving mechanism is connected to the tightening screwdriver, and is used to drive the tightening screwdriver to move in a vertical direction and to drive the tightening screwdriver to rotate, so as to assemble screws between the threading plate and the body located at the screw assembly station.

7. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection device comprises: A shuttle ejection mechanism, arranged on the frame, for pushing the shuttle transported by the feeding device to the visual inspection station; A clamping mechanism, disposed on the frame, for fixing the shuttle at the visual inspection station; A first visual inspection component is disposed on a side of the visual inspection station away from the shuttle ejection mechanism and is used to perform visual inspection on the shuttle located on the visual inspection station; The second visual inspection component is arranged on the top of the visual inspection station and is used for performing visual inspection on the shuttle located on the visual inspection station.

8. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device comprises: A first feeding mechanism, used for feeding the shuttle; the first feeding mechanism comprises a first feeding assembly and a first feeding channel, one end of the first feeding channel is connected to the first feeding assembly, the other end of the first feeding channel is connected to the visual inspection device, and the first feeding channel is used to transport the shuttle in the first feeding assembly to the visual inspection device; A second loading mechanism is used to load the threading plate; the second loading mechanism includes a second loading assembly and a second loading channel, one end of the second loading channel is connected to the second loading assembly, and the other end of the second loading channel is connected to the disassembly and assembly part, and the second loading channel is used to transport the threading plate in the second loading assembly to the disassembly and assembly part; The third loading mechanism is used for loading the slip ring; the third loading mechanism includes a third loading assembly and a third loading channel, one end of the third loading channel is connected to the third loading assembly, and the other end of the third loading channel is connected to the disassembly and assembly part, and the third loading channel is used to transport the slip ring in the third loading assembly to the disassembly and assembly part.

9. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shuttle replacement device also includes: A first moving device, the first moving device is located between the visual detection device and the second moving device, and the first moving device is used to move the shuttle from the visual detection device to one side of the second moving device; A clamping device, arranged above the first moving device and the second moving device, for transferring the shuttle that meets the preset conditions from the first moving device to the second moving device, and transferring the shuttle that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle to the finished product area; The second moving device is arranged at one side of the first moving device and is used to move the shuttle at the disassembly and assembly station.

10. The shuttle replacement device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The clamping device comprises: At least one gripping manipulator, disposed on the frame; The sixth driving mechanism is arranged on the frame, and the sixth driving mechanism is connected to at least one of the clamping robots, and is used to drive at least one of the clamping robots to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and transfer the shuttle that meets the preset conditions from the first moving device to the second moving device through at least one of the clamping robots, and transfer the shuttle that does not meet the preset conditions and the assembled shuttle to the finished product area.

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