Straightening mechanism for sheet-shaped workpieces

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of sheet workpiece machining, in particular to a sheet workpiece straightening mechanism. The device comprises a base, a supporting plate, an inclined plate, a drainage shell, a stacking shell and a reset shell. The two supporting plates are erected on the base side by side, the inclined plate is installed between the two supporting plates, one end of the drainage shell is fixedly connected with the top face of the inclined plate, the other end of the drainage shell extends in the direction away from the supporting plates, the stacking shell is installed on the inclined plate, and the drainage shell is perpendicular to the stacking shell. The reset shell is transversely installed on the inner wall of the stacking shell, a cavity opening is formed in the hinged position of the reset shell and the stacking shell, and the reset shell supports workpieces in the stacking shell. The workpieces can be smoothly and accurately conveyed through guiding of the drainage shell in the automatic straightening mechanism, then the workpieces are pushed to reach the reset shell through the output air cylinder, and the workpieces are stacked through a reset mechanism of the reset shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sheet workpiece processing, and particularly relates to a sheet workpiece alignment mechanism. Background Art

[0002] The processing process of sheet workpieces refers to the process of processing sheet materials such as metals, plastics, and composite materials into the required shapes and sizes through a series of processes, which usually includes processes such as cutting, stamping, bending, stretching, shearing, laser cutting, and punching. This process involves precise processing of sheet materials and requires high-precision and high-efficiency processing equipment and processes. First, the sheet material is cut or sheared into suitable sizes for processing, and then specific shapes are formed by methods such as stamping or bending. In some cases, more complex geometric structures are obtained through stretching or forming processes. Sheet workpieces are widely used, especially in many industries such as automotive, aerospace, household appliances, electronics, and construction. In the automotive industry, sheet metals are processed into components such as body panels and chassis frames; in the electronics industry, thin sheet materials are used in the production of the casings and inner frames of mobile phones, televisions, computers, etc.; in the household appliance field, sheet metals are widely used in the production of the casings and internal brackets of washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, etc. In the construction industry, sheet materials are commonly used in the manufacture of walls, roofs, and doors and windows.

[0003] However, the existing sheet workpieces often encounter the following problems in use:

[0004] (1) After the traditional sheet workpiece is processed and output by a stamping machine, it is necessary for people to manually operate and align and stack the ejected workpieces. However, the method of manual operation not only takes time and effort, but if the staff operates carelessly, it is easy to knock down the stacked workpieces and scatter them all over the place, causing them to rub and be damaged.

[0005] (2) During the traditional workpiece transmission process, the stacked workpieces will exert a force on the workpieces at the bottom due to the extrusion force between the workpieces. If the stack is relatively high, the pressure received by the bottommost workpiece will be greater. Also, since the workpiece is essentially sheet-shaped and has a relatively thin cross-section, the bottommost workpiece is easily crushed and deformed. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide a sheet workpiece alignment mechanism, and the present invention solves at least one of the existing problems.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0008] A sheet workpiece alignment mechanism, comprising:

[0009] A base;

[0010] Support plates, two of which are provided, and the two support plates are arranged side by side on the base;

[0011] Inclined plate, which is installed between the two support plates;

[0012] Drainage shell, one end of which is fixedly connected to the top surface of the inclined plate, and the other end of the drainage shell extends away from the support plate;

[0013] Stacking shell, which is installed on the inclined plate, and the stacking shell is sleeved on one end of the drainage shell, and the drainage shell and the stacking shell are in a vertical positional relationship;

[0014] Reset housing, which is horizontally installed on the inner wall of the stacking shell, the reset housing is hinged to the inner wall of the stacking shell, a cavity opening is provided at the hinge joint of the reset housing and the stacking shell, and the reset housing provides support for the workpiece inside the stacking shell.

[0015] The reset housing further includes:

[0016] Outer housing, the top surface of which is a horizontal plane, and one end of the outer housing is an extending end away from the inner wall of the stacking shell;

[0017] Hinge shaft, which penetrates through one end of the outer housing, and both ends of the hinge shaft are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity opening of the stacking shell;

[0018] Reset cavity, which is opened below the outer housing;

[0019] Reset spring, which is located in the reset cavity, and one end of the reset spring is connected to the inner wall of the reset cavity, and the other end of the reset spring is connected to the inner wall of the stacking shell;

[0020] Support end, which is arranged at the bottom of the outer housing, and the support end is longer than the longitudinal length of the extending end of the outer housing.

[0021] Includes:

[0022] Output incision, which is opened on the drainage shell, and the opening position of the output incision is at the intersection of the reset housing and the stacking shell;

[0023] Fixed shell, which is arranged below the inclined plate, and the fixed shell is integrated with the inclined plate;

[0024] Output cylinder, which is installed in the fixed shell, and the output end of the output cylinder faces in the same straight line as the output incision;

[0025] Slide rails, which are arranged on the base;

[0026] A pressing plate, which is slidably connected to the slide rails and contacts the fixed shell.

[0027] It includes:

[0028] An adjustment opening, which is opened on the support plate and is arc-shaped;

[0029] A rotating shaft rod, one end of which penetrates through the support plate and continuously penetrates through the cross-section of the inclined plate;

[0030] An adjustment rod, one end of which penetrates through the adjustment opening and continuously penetrates through the cross-section of the entire inclined plate.

[0031] The outer diameter of the output end of the output cylinder is smaller than the inner diameter of the output notch.

[0032] The contact surface between the pressing plate and the fixed shell is in a parallel positional relationship.

[0033] The extended end of the reset housing is located in the extending direction of the output notch.

[0034] A reinforcing sheet metal is provided on the back of the stacking shell.

[0035] The stacking shell and the inclined plate are in a perpendicular positional relationship.

[0036] The adjustment rod and the adjustment opening are fixed by a nut.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0038] (1) Through the guidance of the diversion shell in the automated alignment mechanism in the design of the present invention, the workpieces can be smoothly and accurately transported. Then, the output cylinder is used to push the workpieces to reach the reset housing, and the reset mechanism of the reset housing is used for stacking. The whole process runs automatically, avoiding the inefficiency of manual operation and human errors, and greatly improving the production efficiency.

[0039] (2) The stacking shell for carrying the workpieces in the present invention is essentially obliquely arranged. Therefore, the workpieces stacked in the stacking shell are also obliquely stacked. The pressure of the oblique stacking is essentially applied downward along the side edge of the workpiece, and the side edges of the workpieces all rely on the inner wall of the stacking shell. Therefore, there is no squeezing relationship between the workpieces. Description of the Drawings

[0040] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used to explain the present invention together with the specific embodiments of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation to the present invention.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall shape of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back shape of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 3 This is a side structure diagram of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 4 This is a sectional view of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the reset housing.

[0046] Reference numerals in the figure: 1, base; 2, support plate; 3, inclined plate; 4, drainage housing; 5, stacking housing; 6, reset housing; 61, outer housing; 62, hinge shaft; 63, reset cavity; 64, reset spring; 65, support end; 7, output notch; 8, fixed housing; 9, output cylinder; 10, slide rail; 11, abutting plate; 12, adjustment opening; 13, rotating shaft rod; 14, adjustment rod. Specific embodiments

[0047] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be further noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "set", "arrange", "connected", "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0049] As Figures 1-5 shown, the present invention provides a rectifying mechanism for sheet workpieces, and the rectifying mechanism for sheet workpieces includes a base 1, a support plate 2, an inclined plate 3, a drainage housing 4, a stacking housing 5, and a reset housing 6.

[0050] There are two support plates 2, which are arranged side by side on the base 1. As the core component for structural support, the support plate 2 provides a stable base 1 for fixing other components on it. The inclined plate 3 is installed between the two support plates 2. The inclined plate 3 is located on the support plate 2. Its main function is to guide the flow direction of the sheet-shaped workpiece. By setting a certain angle, the workpiece can smoothly enter the downstream process. The adjustability of the inclination is achieved through the adjusting rod 14 and the adjusting opening 12, so as to adapt to workpieces of different heights and types and improve the flexibility of the equipment.

[0051] One end of the drainage shell 4 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the inclined plate 3. The other end of the drainage shell 4 extends away from the support plate 2. The stacking shell 5 is installed on the inclined plate 3, and the stacking shell 5 is sleeved on one end of the drainage shell 4. The drainage shell 4 and the stacking shell 5 are in a vertical positional relationship; a reinforcing sheet metal is provided on the back of the stacking shell 5; the stacking shell 5 and the inclined plate 3 are in a vertical positional relationship. Through the drainage shell 4, the workpiece is smoothly guided by gravity into the top of the stacking shell 5, ensuring that the workpiece can accurately enter the next operation without being blocked or damaged due to deviation or collision. The stacking shell 5 is designed to be obliquely arranged, which helps to stack the workpieces in sequence. The inclined layout reduces the contact force between the workpieces, avoids excessive extrusion force, reduces friction and damage to the workpieces.

[0052] The reset housing 6 is horizontally installed on the inner wall of the stacking shell 5. The reset housing 6 is hinged to the inner wall of the stacking shell 5. A cavity opening is provided at the hinge joint between the reset housing 6 and the stacking shell 5. The reset housing 6 provides support for the workpieces in the stacking shell 5. The extended end of the reset housing 6 is located in the extending direction of the output cut 7. The reset housing 6 realizes the supporting function for the workpieces by being hinged to the stacking shell 5. When the cylinder pushes the workpiece, the reset housing 6 will flip under the push of the workpiece and be restored to its initial position by the reset spring 64. This reset mechanism avoids the structural deviation of the workpiece during the stacking process due to excessive gravity.

[0053] Reset housing 6, the top surface of the outer housing 61 is a horizontal plane, one end of the outer housing 61 is an extension end away from the inner wall of the stacking housing 5, the hinge shaft 62 is passed through one end of the outer housing 61, and both ends of the hinge shaft 62 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity opening of the stacking housing 5. A reset cavity 63 is opened below the outer housing 61. The reset spring 64 is located in the reset cavity 63, and one end of the reset spring 64 is connected to the inner wall of the reset cavity 63, and the other end of the reset spring 64 is connected to the inner wall of the stacking housing 5. The support end 65 is arranged at the bottom of the outer housing 61, and the support end 65 is longer than the longitudinal length of the extension end of the outer housing 61. The function of the reset spring 64 is to restore the position of the reset housing 6 through its elasticity, ensuring that the workpiece can be quickly supported after passing through the stacking housing 5, and avoiding collisions or misalignments between subsequent workpieces and previous workpieces. The reset housing 6 is applicable to the stacking of various sheet-shaped workpieces, especially in manufacturing industries such as electronics, automotive, and home appliances. The application of the reset housing 6 can significantly improve the efficiency of the automated production line, reduce manual intervention and material loss while reducing frictional damage.

[0054] The output notch 7 is opened on the drainage housing 4, and the opening position of the output notch 7 is at the intersection of the reset housing 6 and the stacking housing 5. The fixed housing 8 is arranged below the inclined plate 3, and the fixed housing 8 and the inclined plate 3 are integrated. The output cylinder 9 is installed in the fixed housing 8, and the output end of the output cylinder 9 faces the same straight line as the output notch 7; the outer diameter of the output end of the output cylinder 9 is smaller than the inner diameter of the output notch 7. The slide rails 10 are arranged on the base 1, the abutting plate 11 is slidably connected to the slide rails 10, the abutting plate 11 is in contact with the fixed housing 8, and the contact surface between the abutting plate 11 and the fixed housing 8 is in a parallel positional relationship. The abutting plate 11 can effectively fix and limit the inclination of the fixed housing 8, thereby fixing the inclination of the inclined plate 3. The parallel positional relationship can ensure that the force application direction of the fixed housing 8 on the abutting plate 11 is directed towards the base 1, avoiding the fixed housing 8 from pushing the abutting plate 11 to slide. The output cylinder 9 is responsible for pushing the workpiece upward to ensure that the workpiece can smoothly contact the reset housing 6 in the stacking housing 5.

[0055] By adjusting the output force of the cylinder, ensure the smoothness and stability during workpiece stacking. The output end of the cylinder is aligned with the notch position, enabling the workpiece to be accurately pushed to the specified position. The fixed housing 8 is fixed to the inclined plate 3 to ensure the stability of the entire system, avoiding excessive movement of the inclined plate 3 and other components, which may lead to inaccurate workpiece conveyance. Through the cooperation of the abutting plate 11 and the slide rails 10, the inclination of the fixed housing 8 can be effectively prevented from changing, and the smooth operation of the entire system can be maintained. The force application direction of the abutting plate 11 on the fixed housing 8 is aligned with the base 1, avoiding damage caused by uneven force application. By ensuring that no collision force is generated between workpieces, the frictional damage of the workpieces is reduced, the service life of the workpieces is extended, and the generation of fragments or defective products due to collisions is avoided. The entire process is smooth and stable, avoiding the risk of chaotic stacking or dropping of the stamped workpieces, providing a good foundation for subsequent processing or packaging processes.

[0056] The adjustment opening 12 is formed in the support plate 2, and the adjustment opening 12 is arc-shaped. One end of the rotating shaft rod 13 is inserted through the support plate 2, and the rotating shaft rod 13 penetrates through the cross-section of the inclined plate 3 all the time. One end of the adjusting rod 14 is inserted through the adjustment opening 12, and the adjusting rod 14 penetrates through the cross-section of the entire inclined plate 3 all the time. The adjusting rod 14 and the adjustment opening 12 are fixed by nuts. The inclination of the inclined plate 3 can be adjusted by pushing the adjusting rod 14 to slide in the adjustment opening 12 to adapt to the use environment of different heights.

[0057] It should be noted that for a sheet workpiece alignment mechanism designed by the present invention, during use, the device is erected downstream of any sheet workpiece stamping system. The workpiece ejected by stamping will be introduced into the end of the diversion shell 4 due to gravity through the diversion shell 4. At this time, the output cylinder 9 is started, and the output end of the output cylinder 9 pops out, pushing the workpiece upward. When the workpiece contacts the reset housing 6 in the stacking shell 5, the outer housing 61 starts to rotate upward around the hinge shaft 62 due to the force applied by the workpiece, and the reset spring 64 is stretched. After the workpiece completely passes through the outer housing 61, the output end of the cylinder retracts, and the reset spring 64 resets and pulls the outer housing 61, so that the support end 65 abuts against the inner wall of the stacking shell 5, and the workpiece falls and is supported and abutted by the reset housing 6. Until the next workpiece is pushed over by the output end of the output cylinder 91, the above operations are repeated to stack them in sequence. During the whole process, no collision force will be generated due to the sequential stacking of the workpieces, reducing the possibility of workpiece friction damage. And because the stacking shell 5 is essentially obliquely arranged, the force application direction of the stacked workpieces entering the inside of the stacking shell 5 is essentially the inner wall of the stacking shell 5, so the extrusion force between the workpieces is small.

[0058] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, for those of ordinary skill in the art, it is understood that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism, characterized in that: include: Base (1); A support plate (2), wherein two support plates (2) are provided, and the two support plates (2) are arranged side by side on the base (1); An inclined plate (3), the inclined plate (3) being installed between the two supporting plates (2); a drainage shell (4), one end of which is fixedly connected to the top surface of the inclined plate (3), and the other end of which extends in a direction away from the support plate (2); A stacking shell (5), wherein the stacking shell (5) is mounted on the inclined plate (3), and the stacking shell (5) is sleeved on one end of the drainage shell (4), and the drainage shell (4) and the stacking shell (5) are in a vertical position relationship; A reset shell (6), wherein the reset shell (6) is transversely mounted on the inner wall of the stacking shell (5), the reset shell (6) is hinged to the inner wall of the stacking shell (5), a cavity is provided at the hinge between the reset shell (6) and the stacking shell (5), and the reset shell (6) provides support for the workpiece in the stacking shell (5).

2. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reset housing (6) further comprises: An outer shell (61), the top surface of the outer shell (61) being a horizontal plane, and one end of the outer shell (61) being an extended end away from the inner wall of the stacking shell (5); A hinge shaft (62), the hinge shaft (62) being passed through one end of the outer shell (61), and the two ends of the hinge shaft (62) being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the cavity opening of the stacking shell (5); A reset chamber (63), wherein the reset chamber (63) is opened below the outer shell (61); a return spring (64), the return spring (64) being located in the return cavity (63), one end of the return spring (64) being connected to the inner wall of the return cavity (63), and the other end of the return spring (64) being connected to the inner wall of the stacking shell (5); A supporting end (65), wherein the supporting end (65) is arranged at the bottom of the outer shell (61), and the supporting end (65) is longer than the longitudinal length of the extending end of the outer shell (61).

3. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: An output cutout (7), the output cutout (7) being opened on the drainage shell (4), and the opening position of the output cutout (7) is located at the intersection of the reset shell (6) and the stacking shell (5); A fixed shell (8), the fixed shell (8) being arranged below the inclined plate (3), the fixed shell (8) and the inclined plate (3) being integrated into one body; An output cylinder (9), the output cylinder (9) being installed in the fixed shell (8), the output end of the output cylinder (9) being oriented in a straight line with the output cutout (7); A slide rail (10), wherein the slide rail (10) is arranged on the base (1); A butt plate (11), the butt plate (11) is slidably connected to the slide rail (10), and the butt plate (11) is in contact with the fixed shell (8).

4. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: An adjustment opening (12), the adjustment opening (12) being provided on the support plate (2), and the adjustment opening (12) being arc-shaped; A rotating shaft rod (13), one end of which is inserted into the supporting plate (2), and the rotating shaft rod (13) extends through the cross section of the inclined plate (3); An adjusting rod (14), one end of which is inserted into the adjusting port (12), and the adjusting rod (14) passes through the entire cross section of the inclined plate (3).

5. The sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the output end of the output cylinder (9) is smaller than the inner diameter of the output cutout (7).

6. The sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The contact surfaces of the abutment plate (11) and the fixed shell (8) are in a parallel position relationship.

7. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The extended end of the reset housing (6) is located in the extending direction of the output cutout (7).

8. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The back of the stacking shell (5) is provided with a reinforced sheet metal.

9. A sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The stacking shell (5) and the inclined plate (3) are in a vertical position relationship.

10. The sheet workpiece straightening mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (14) and the adjusting port (12) are fixed via a nut.

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