Flexible online double-engraving mechanism

Abstract

The invention discloses a flexible online double-carving mechanism, and relates to the field of carving machines.The flexible online double-carving mechanism comprises a left carving mechanism and a right carving mechanism, each carving mechanism comprises a positioning frame, a stand column and a carving machine, a sliding rail is installed at the upper end of the positioning frame, an electric control air cylinder is installed on the positioning frame, and the end of the electric control air cylinder is fixedly connected with the sliding rail; a sliding plate is fixedly installed at the output end of the electric control air cylinder and used for driving the sliding plate to move in the horizontal direction. The stand column is installed on the sliding plate through bolts. A first air cylinder is fixedly installed at the upper end of the stand column, and the carving machine and the telescopic end of the first air cylinder are fixedly installed together. Inductors are fixedly installed on the outer side and the bottom of the engraving machine, and a positioning pin is further fixedly installed at the bottom of the engraving machine. The mechanism is stable in carving quality and good in consistency, reworking and repairing of a vehicle body caused by poor carving are avoided, and the risk of wasting working hours and scrapping parts is reduced; the carving mechanisms on the two sides can print codes simultaneously, and efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a double engraving mechanism, belongs to the technical field of automobile body manufacturing, is mainly used for the design and development of automobile welding tooling systems, and particularly relates to a flexible engraving positioning tooling. Background Art

[0002] VIN is the abbreviation of Vehicle Identification Number. Because the SAE standard (American Society of Automotive Engineers) stipulates that the VIN code consists of 17 characters, it is commonly known as the 17-digit code. It contains information such as the vehicle's manufacturer, year, model, body type and code, engine code, and assembly location. Correctly interpreting the VIN code is very important for correctly identifying the vehicle model and making correct diagnosis and repairs.

[0003] As a car's ID card, the VIN code has high requirements for coding accuracy and consistency. However, the actual VIN code engraving accuracy is difficult to control, which affects the subsequent code printing on the car body and vehicle licensing. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flexible online double-engraving mechanism to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a flexible online double engraving mechanism, comprising two left and right engraving mechanisms, the engraving mechanisms comprising a positioning frame, a column and an engraving machine, a slide rail is installed on the upper end of the positioning frame, and an electric control cylinder is installed on the positioning frame, the end of the electric control cylinder is fixedly connected to the slide rail, and a slide plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric control cylinder for carrying the slide plate to move in the horizontal direction;

[0006] The uprights are mounted on the slide plate by bolts;

[0007] A first cylinder is fixedly installed on the upper end of the column, and the engraving machine is fixedly installed together with the telescopic end of the first cylinder;

[0008] Sensors are fixedly installed on the outside and bottom of the engraving machine, and a positioning pin is also fixedly installed on the bottom of the engraving machine.

[0009] Preferably, a support portion is installed at the end of the skateboard, and the support portion includes a second cylinder and a support mechanism connected to the output end of the second cylinder. When driven by the second cylinder, the support mechanism is pressed against the side of the vehicle body.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a support frame, and a clamp is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support frame.

[0011] Preferably, the column is of an L-shaped structure, and a bottom plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the column. The bottom plate is fixedly installed with the sliding plate through bolts.

[0012] Preferably, a chute is provided on the slide rail, and a slider matching the chute is fixedly installed at the bottom of the sliding plate, so that the sliding plate slides along the telescopic direction of the electric control cylinder.

[0013] Preferably, the fixture is a pneumatic cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, the support frame is of a "mu" - shaped frame structure. A plurality of square tubes are fixedly installed above the "mu" - shaped frame, and the plurality of square tubes are connected together by steel plates. A placement part with an open upper end is formed between the plurality of square tubes and the steel plates.

[0015] Preferably, both the support frame and the positioning frame are installed on the ground through anchor bolts.

[0016] Preferably, the positioning pins are located on both sides of the engraving machine.

[0017] Preferably, the support mechanism is limited in two mutually perpendicular directions for limit fixation of the vehicle body in two directions.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] The engraving mechanism of the present invention is installed inside the production line and is located on both sides of the vehicle body transportation line. After the lower body assembly is automatically transported to this station and descends after being welded in the previous process, after the engraving machines on both the left and right sides receive the vehicle arrival signal, the engraving mechanisms on both sides are respectively pushed by the electric control cylinders to slide to the engraving preparation position. The support mechanism on the column of the engraving mechanism is pushed to move in the Y - direction and rise to contact and fit with the vehicle body through the cylinder stroke. At the same time, the engraving machine moves in the Z - direction through the cylinder until it is sensed by the sensors on both sides, and then the engraving machine starts to engrave the VIN code, thus achieving the purpose of accurate positioning and engraving on both sides simultaneously.

[0020] The engraving quality of this mechanism is stable and the consistency is good, avoiding vehicle body rework and repair caused by poor engraving, reducing the risk of wasted working hours and component scrapping; the engraving mechanisms on both sides can engrave codes simultaneously, with high efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the engraving axle of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the vehicle body engraving of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of engraving mechanism A of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4It is a structural diagram of the engraving mechanism B of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the support frame of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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

[0027] See also Figure 1-2 This embodiment provides a flexible online double engraving mechanism, including two left and right engraving mechanisms, namely, a shell engraving mechanism A and an engraving mechanism B. The engraving mechanism includes a positioning frame 1, a column 2 and an engraving machine 7. The slide rail 4 is installed on the upper end of the positioning frame 1. The bottom of the positioning frame 1 is fixedly installed with a supporting foot, and the supporting foot is installed on the ground through anchor bolts.

[0028] An electric-controlled cylinder 3 is installed on the positioning frame 1. The outer cylinder end of the electric-controlled cylinder 3 is fixedly connected to the upper edge of the slide rail 4. A slide plate is fixedly installed on the output end of the electric-controlled cylinder 3. When the electric-controlled cylinder 3 is extended or retracted, it can move the slide plate in the horizontal direction, that is, in the X direction.

[0029] The column 2 is mounted on the slide plate by bolts, and when the slide plate slides, it can slide with the column 2.

[0030] A slide groove is provided on the slide rail 4, and a slider matching the slide groove is fixedly installed at the bottom of the slide plate, so that the slide plate slides along the telescopic direction of the electric control cylinder 3. The structure of the slide groove is not limited, and it can be a rectangular structure, a T-shaped structure or an isosceles trapezoidal structure.

[0031] A first cylinder 6 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the column 2. The first cylinder 6 is placed vertically, and the engraving machine 7 is fixedly installed together with the telescopic end of the first cylinder 6; when the first cylinder 6 is telescoped, it can move the engraving machine 7 in the vertical direction, that is, in the Z direction.

[0032] A sensor 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the engraving machine 7 on the engraving mechanism A and at the bottom edge of the side away from the column 2. A positioning pin 9 is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the engraving machine 7.

[0033] On the ground, a support frame 20 is also installed through anchor bolts. When the support frame 20 is installed on the ground, it forms a floor. A clamp 18 is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support frame 20. The clamp 18 is preferably a pneumatic cylinder. A positioning hole is also provided in the upper part of the support frame 20. When the positioning pin 9 moves downward with the engraving machine 7, it can be inserted into the positioning hole, thereby achieving positioning.

[0034] The support frame 20 is in the shape of a "mu" character frame structure. A plurality of square tubes 21 are fixedly installed above the "mu" character frame. The plurality of square tubes 21 are connected together by steel plates. A placement portion with an open upper end is formed between the plurality of square tubes 21 and the steel plates. The positioning hole is opened on the steel plate, as Figure 5 shown.

[0035] The engraving mechanism A and the engraving mechanism B are located on both sides of the support frame 20. Along the direction of the vehicle body's advancement, the engraving mechanism A is located on the right side of the support frame, and the engraving mechanism B is located on the left side of the support frame 20, as Figure 1-2 shown.

[0036] The engraving mechanism B is composed of a positioning frame 1, a column 2, an engraving machine 7, an electric control cylinder 3, a positioning pin 9, a sensor 10, and a first cylinder 6, as Figure 4 shown. There is one sensor 10 on the engraving mechanism B, and it is installed at the bottom edge on the side of the engraving machine 7 away from the column 2. There are 2 positioning pins 9. One is on the engraving machine housing below the maintenance sensor 10, and the other is at the bottom edge on the side of the engraving machine 7 close to the column 2. The connections between the other respective structures are the same as those described above and will not be elaborated here.

[0037] The engraving mechanism is installed inside the production line body, and the support frame 20 is installed together with the production line. After the lower body assembly is automatically transported to this station and lowered after being welded in the previous process, the engraving machines on the left and right sides receive the vehicle arrival signal through PLC vehicle type information transmission.

[0038] Engraving mechanism A: The column 2 on the engraving mechanism A slides along the slide rail 4 to the engraving preparation position respectively through the bottom electric control cylinder 3. The support mechanism 5 on the engraving mechanism A is pushed by the second cylinder 8 (as shown in the figure, the cylinder body of the second cylinder 8 is fixed on the slide plate) to contact and fit with the vehicle body. Refer to Figure 3 shown. The support mechanism 5 has two vertical direction limits. A second support mechanism 52 is provided at the bottom position of the engraving machine. The second support mechanism 52 is driven by a single cylinder body 81 alone. The two support mechanisms are actually rotatably connected to the slide plate. The cylinder drives the two to make a rotational movement, and then presses and fits with the vehicle body. Referring to the figure, the slide plate and the surrounding structures reserve a space for rotation. The support mechanism rotates in a way to reserve an adjustment space for the placement of the vehicle body.

[0039] The engraving machine 7 is lowered downward along the Z direction by the first cylinder 6, and the positioning pin 9 located thereon enters the floor positioning hole on the vehicle body for positioning. After the sensor 10 located on the engraving machine 7 senses the plate, the engraving machine 7 starts to engrave the VIN code;

[0040] Engraving mechanism B: At the same time, the upright column 2 on the engraving mechanism B slides along the slide rail 4 to the engraving preparation position through the bottom electric control cylinder 3, and the engraving machine 7 on the engraving mechanism B is lowered along Z by the first cylinder 6 to the positioning pin 9 located thereon and enter the positioning hole of the seat beam for positioning. After the sensor 10 on the engraving machine 7 senses the plate, the engraving machine 7 starts to engrave the VIN code;

[0041] After the engraving mechanisms on both sides have finished printing, they automatically retreat to the engraving preparation position under the action of the electric control cylinder 3;

[0042] At this time, the clamps 18 located in the line body are all opened after receiving the engraving completion signal, and the lower body assembly is raised to the conveying preparation position through the slide. The slide is a component used in the existing body production line and will not be described here.

[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A flexible online double engraving mechanism, comprising two left and right engraving mechanisms, the engraving mechanisms comprising a positioning frame (1), a column (2) and an engraving machine (7), characterized in that: The sliding rail (4) is installed at the upper end of the positioning frame (1), and an electric control cylinder (3) is installed on the positioning frame (1). The end of the electric control cylinder (3) is fixedly connected to the sliding rail (4), and the output end of the electric control cylinder (3) is fixedly installed with a sliding plate for moving the sliding plate in the horizontal direction; The column (2) is installed on the sliding plate by bolts; A first cylinder (6) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the column (2), and the marking machine (7) is fixedly installed together with the telescopic end of the first cylinder (6); Sensors (10) are fixedly installed on the outer side and the bottom of the marking machine (7), and a positioning pin (9) is also fixedly installed at the bottom of the marking machine (7).

2. A flexible online double engraving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A supporting part is installed at the end of the sliding plate. The supporting part includes a second cylinder (8) and a supporting mechanism (5) connected to the output end of the second cylinder (8). Driven by the second cylinder (8), the supporting mechanism (5) presses against and fits the side of the vehicle body.

3. A flexible online double engraving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: It further includes a support frame (20), and a clamp (18) is fixedly installed at the upper end of the support frame (20).

4. A flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The column (2) is of an L-shaped structure, and a bottom plate is fixedly installed at the bottom of the column (2). The bottom plate is fixedly installed on the sliding plate by bolts.

5. The flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 1 is characterized in that: A chute is provided on the sliding rail (4), and a slider matching the chute is fixedly installed at the bottom of the sliding plate, so that the sliding plate slides along the telescopic direction of the electric control cylinder (3).

6. A flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamp (18) is driven by a pneumatic cylinder.

7. A flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support frame (20) is of a "mesh" - shaped frame structure. A plurality of square tubes (21) are fixedly installed above the "mesh" - shaped frame, and the plurality of square tubes (21) are connected together by steel plates. An upper - opening placing part is formed between the plurality of square tubes (21) and the steel plates.

8. The flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 3 is characterized by: Both the support frame (20) and the positioning frame (1) are installed on the ground by anchor bolts.

9. The flexible online double-engraving mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning pins (9) are located on both sides of the marking machine (7).

10. A flexible online double engraving mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support mechanism (5) is limited in two mutually perpendicular directions for limit fixing in two directions on the vehicle body.

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