Intelligent conveying line for hub coating

The combined design of support rails, suspension mechanisms and limit plates solves the problems of insufficient stability and flexibility of traditional wheel hub painting conveyor lines, achieves uniform wheel hub painting and production continuity, and reduces the frequency of component damage and maintenance costs.

CN120229492BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-10XUZHOU SHUNDA STEEL WHEEL MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510536398.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2025-10-10
Estimated Expiration
2045-04-27

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Technical Problem

Traditional wheel hub painting conveyor lines lack stability and flexibility, resulting in uneven painting and frequent component damage, affecting production continuity and quality.

Method used

It adopts a combined design of support rails, suspension mechanisms and limit plates. The suspension rods are connected by universal joints and equipped with pull rods and elastic bodies. The limit plates cooperate with the limit slots. The lower rollers and side rollers are used for guidance. The telescopic rods and arc plates are used for buffering, thus achieving flexible posture adjustment and stable suspension.

Benefits of technology

It improves the uniformity and quality of wheel hub coating, reduces component wear and maintenance frequency, ensures the continuity and stability of the conveyor line, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of wheel hub coating intelligent conveying line, belong to conveying line technical field, including support rail, suspension mechanism and limiting plate.Support rail is continuous annular, inside is equipped with the conveying passage of lower opening, provides basic support and conveying path for conveying line.Suspension mechanism includes the driving portion that can move in conveying passage and the suspension portion installed in its bottom, suspension portion is hung and transported by rotatable suspension rod and stabilizing unit guaranteeing wheel hub stable suspension.The pull rod in stabilizing unit cooperates with the limiting slot on limiting plate, effectively limits the swing of suspension portion.Suspension rod is composed of first, second rod body by universal joint, can flexibly adjust wheel hub posture, meet different coating angle needs, improve coating uniformity and quality.Frame of driving portion is realized accurate guidance and stable support by four lower rollers and side rollers, inside contraction rod, spring, arc plate and roller then buffer impact force, enhance and conveying passage adhesion.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of conveyor lines, and in particular to an intelligent conveyor line for wheel hub painting. Background Art

[0002] Traditional conveying methods present numerous challenges during the wheel coating production process. Existing suspension and conveying devices lack stability and flexibility. For example, the suspension mechanism may not be able to flexibly adjust the wheel's position during conveyance, resulting in uneven coating. When navigating complex paths such as curves, the suspension and wheel can easily become derailed due to centrifugal force, impacting production continuity and product quality. Furthermore, components of traditional conveyor lines are susceptible to damage due to excessive forces when subjected to complex operating conditions, requiring frequent repair and replacement, increasing production costs and downtime.

[0003] Most suspension mechanisms are rigidly connected, making it difficult to adapt to wheel hub posture adjustment requirements, affecting the accuracy of multi-angle painting. Traditional limiting structures have high friction resistance, which can easily lead to component wear and require frequent maintenance.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides a wheel hub painting intelligent conveyor line that solves the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned technical deficiencies, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent conveyor line for wheel hub painting, which has the characteristics of continuous conveying, flexible posture adjustment and strong stability.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: The present invention provides a wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line, comprising:

[0007] A support track, wherein the support track is a continuous annular track, and a conveying channel with an opening at the bottom is provided inside the support track;

[0008] A suspension mechanism, the suspension mechanism comprising a driving portion and a suspension portion, wherein the driving portion is movably disposed in the conveying passage, the suspension portion is mounted on the bottom of the driving portion, and the lower end of the suspension portion extends downward from the opening of the conveying passage;

[0009] A limit plate, which is assembled on the bottom of the support rail along the conveying direction of the conveying channel and is arranged on the periphery of the conveying channel;

[0010] Among them, the hanging part includes a rotatable hanging rod, a stabilizing unit is installed on the hanging rod, and the stabilizing unit includes a pull rod rotatably installed on the outside of the hanging rod. A limiting groove is provided on the limiting plate, and the pull rod is slidably installed inside the limiting groove at one end away from the hanging rod.

[0011] Preferably, the suspension rod includes a first rod body and a second rod body connected by a universal joint, the first rod body is connected to the driving part, the second rod body is hinged at the lower end of the second suspension rod, the number of the pull rods is two, and one end of the two pull rods is rotatably mounted on the outside of the second rod body.

[0012] Preferably, a limiting block is installed at one end of the two pull rods away from the second rod body, the limiting block is slidably installed inside the limiting groove, and an elastic body is installed between the two limiting blocks.

[0013] Preferably, the angle between the two pull rods is R, which is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

[0014] Preferably, the limit block is rotatably mounted on the pull rod, the limit slot includes a transverse slot and a longitudinal slot, the limit block is inserted into the longitudinal slot, a roller is rotatably mounted on the limit block, and the roller presses against the inner wall of the longitudinal slot.

[0015] Preferably, a support plate is rotatably mounted on the middle portion of the first rod body, a support groove is provided on the limit plate, a rotating wheel is rotatably mounted on the support plate, and the rotating wheel is rotatably mounted inside the support groove.

[0016] Preferably, the driving part includes a frame, the frame is adapted to the conveying channel, the first rod is rotatably mounted on the frame, lower rollers are rotatably mounted on both sides of the bottom of the frame, and side rollers are rotatably mounted on both sides of the frame.

[0017] Preferably, there are four lower rollers and side rollers, which are respectively arranged at the four corners of the frame. The lower rollers on both sides press against the side walls of the conveying channel, and the side rollers press against the steps of the conveying channel.

[0018] Preferably, a telescopic rod is installed inside the frame, a spring is installed inside the telescopic rod, an arc plate is rotatably installed above the telescopic rod, rollers are rotatably installed at both ends of the arc plate, and the rollers are pressed against the top of the conveying channel.

[0019] Preferably, a motor is fixed on the frame, a first gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor, a second gear is sleeved on the outside of the first rod, and the first gear is meshed with the second gear.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0021] The first rod and the second rod are connected by a universal joint, and the rotatable design of the suspension rod enables the wheel hub to flexibly adjust its posture during the painting process, facilitates the painting requirements at different angles, and improves the uniformity and quality of the painting.

[0022] The stabilizing unit of the hanging part is matched with the limiting groove of the limiting plate through the pull rod, effectively limits the swing of the hanging part, prevents the wheel hub from shaking to affect the coating quality. Especially when passing through the curve, the centrifugal force can be resisted, the hanging part and the wheel hub are stably operated in the preset track. The elastic body installed between the two pull rods plays a buffering role on the second rod body under special working conditions, protects the rod body from bending and breaking, and further improves the stability of the suspension mechanism.

[0023] The lower roller and the side roller are arranged at four corners of the frame body, play a guiding and supporting role in the movement of the frame body, prevent the frame body from deviating or shaking, improve the accuracy and stability of the movement of the suspension mechanism, guarantee the position accuracy of the wheel hub in the conveying process, the telescopic rod and the spring installed inside the frame body, and the arc plate and the roller rotatably installed above can adapt to the shape change of the top end of the conveying channel when the driving part moves, buffer the impact force from the top end of the conveying channel, enhance the fit degree of the driving part and the conveying channel, improve the smoothness of the operation of the suspension mechanism, and guarantee the reliable operation of the conveying line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic view of the application.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a sectional view of the support rail and the limiting plate.

[0026] Figure 3 It is a connection diagram of the frame body and the support plate.

[0027] Figure 4 It is Figure 2 the enlarged view of A in the figure.

[0028] Figure 5 It is an internal view of the support rail.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a connection diagram of the frame body, the support plate and the suspension mechanism.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a connection diagram of the telescopic rod and the arc plate.

[0031] In the figure: 1, support rail, 101, conveying channel, 2, limiting plate, 3, suspension mechanism, 31, driving part, 32, hanging part, 321, first rod body, 322, second rod body, 4, pull rod, 5, limiting block, 6, elastic body, 7, frame body, 8, lower roller, 9, side roller, 10, telescopic rod, 11, arc plate, 12, spring, 13, support plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The application will be described in detail below with specific examples, but is not limited to the application.

[0033] Example one

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, a wheel hub painting intelligent conveyor line is provided, which includes a support rail 1, a suspension mechanism 3 and a limit plate 2.

[0035] The support track 1 is a continuous, circular track with a conveying channel 101, open at the bottom, inside. This provides the structural support for the entire conveyor line, and the conveying channel 101 within it serves as the path for the suspension mechanism 3 to move. Its circular structure enables a cyclical conveying process, forming a continuous conveying system. It supports the suspended wheels and ensures stable operation of the entire conveyor line. The continuous, circular design ensures a coherent and continuous conveying process, facilitating an orderly wheel painting process.

[0036] The suspension mechanism 3 includes a drive unit 31 and a suspension unit 32, wherein the drive unit 31 is movably disposed within the conveying channel 101, and the suspension unit 32 is mounted at the bottom of the drive unit 31, with the lower end of the suspension unit 32 extending downward from the opening of the conveying channel 101. The drive unit 31 moves within the conveying channel 101, driving the suspension unit 32 connected thereto to move. The drive unit 31 can be moved by a transmission device such as a motor or chain. The suspension unit 32 is mounted at the bottom of the drive unit 31, with its lower end extending downward from the opening at the end of the conveying channel 101, and can be used to suspend the wheel hub. The suspension rod in the suspension unit 32 is rotatable, making it convenient to adjust the posture of the wheel hub. The suspension mechanism 3 is responsible for suspending the wheel hub and enabling its movement within the conveying channel 101. The drive unit 31 provides the moving power, and the suspension unit 32 ensures the stable suspension of the wheel hub. The rotation function of the suspension rod helps to adjust the angle of the wheel hub during the painting process, making the painting more uniform.

[0037] The limit plate 2 is assembled at the bottom of the support rail 1 along the conveying direction of the conveying channel 101, and the limit plate 2 is arranged on the periphery of the conveying channel 101. When passing through a curve, under the action of centrifugal force, the hanging part 32 will be subjected to an outward force, thereby causing the hanging part 32 and the wheel hub to move outward and deviate from the preset track. The limit plate 2 can generate a resistance to the hanging part 32 to prevent the hanging part 32 and the wheel hub from deviating from the track.

[0038] The suspension portion 32 includes a rotatable suspension rod, on which a stabilizing unit is mounted. The stabilizing unit includes a pull rod 4 rotatably mounted on the exterior of the suspension rod. A limiting slot is defined in the limiting plate 2. The pull rod 4 is slidably mounted within the limiting slot at one end away from the suspension rod. The pull rod 4 cooperates with the limiting slot on the limiting plate 2. During movement of the suspension mechanism 3, the pull rod 4 slides within the limiting slot, limiting the swing of the suspension portion 32. This enhances the stability of the suspension mechanism 3 in suspending the wheel hub during movement and prevents the wheel hub from shaking and affecting the painting quality. In particular, when the suspension mechanism 3 passes through a curve, the centrifugal force exerts an outward force on the suspension portion 32, causing both the suspension portion 32 and the wheel hub to move outward, potentially even deviating from the preset track. The limiting plate 2, through the cooperation of the limiting slot and the pull rod 4, can effectively resist the influence of this centrifugal force, limiting the outward movement of the suspension portion 32 and the wheel hub, ensuring that they always operate stably within the preset track, effectively ensuring the smooth progress of the wheel hub painting process.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] like Figure 1-Figure 7 As shown, based on the first embodiment, this embodiment provides a stable structure of the suspension rod, which is as follows:

[0041] The suspension rod includes a first rod body 321 and a second rod body 322 connected by a universal joint. The first rod body 321 is connected to the driving part 31, and the second rod body 322 is hinged at the lower end of the second suspension rod. There are two pull rods 4, and one end of the two pull rods 4 is rotatably installed on the outside of the second rod body 322. The universal joint between the first rod body 321 and the second rod body 322 can ensure that the second rod body 322 can bend in any direction. When the suspension mechanism 3 encounters various complex situations during transportation, the second rod body 322 can flexibly adjust its posture to avoid the inability to adapt due to rigid connection, resulting in the rod body breaking, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of the suspension rod, effectively protecting the suspension rod, and ensuring that the suspension part 32 can stably suspend the wheel hub and work normally under various working conditions.

[0042] The two pull rods 4 are both installed with a limit block 5 at one end away from the second rod body 322. The limit block 5 is slidably installed inside the limit groove, and an elastic body 6 is installed between the two limit blocks 5. When the suspension rod drives the wheel hub to accelerate, decelerate or go through a curve, the suspension part 32 will shake or displace due to the force. At this time, the elastic body 6 can shrink or stretch, changing the distance between the two limit blocks 5 and the angle between the pull rods 4, thereby buffering the second rod body 322, buffering the impact force received by the suspension rod under special working conditions, protecting the rod body from bending or breaking, further improving the stability of the suspension mechanism 3, reducing the shaking of the wheel hub, and ensuring the quality of the wheel hub painting.

[0043] The angle between the two pull rods 4 is R, R is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, which can keep the pull rod 4 in the best mechanical performance when limiting the swing of the hanging part 32 and providing buffering. When the angle is less than 90°, the constraint effect of the pull rod 4 on the hanging part 32 may be poor, and when the angle is greater than 180°, it may affect the flexible movement and buffering effect of the hanging part 32. The pull rod 4 can ensure the best performance in limiting the swing of the hanging part 32, buffering external force, etc., to ensure the stable operation of the suspension mechanism 3 and improve the overall performance of the wheel hub coating intelligent conveying line.

[0044] The limiting block 5 is rotatably installed on the pull rod 4, the limiting groove includes a transverse groove and a longitudinal groove, the limiting block 5 is clamped into the longitudinal groove, and a roller is rotatably installed on the limiting block 5 and abuts against the inner wall of the longitudinal groove. When the suspension mechanism 3 moves, the limiting block 5 can smoothly slide in the longitudinal groove, and the rolling of the roller can reduce the friction. At the same time, the limiting block 5 can rotate on the pull rod 4, so that it can better adapt to the direction of the limiting groove and flexibly adjust the direction to reduce the friction between the limiting block 5 and the limiting groove, improve the smoothness of the movement of the suspension mechanism 3, and ensure that the limiting and stabilizing effects of the limiting plate 2 on the hanging part 32 are not hindered, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the conveying line.

[0045] The middle part of the first rod body 321 is rotatably installed with a supporting plate 13, the limiting plate 2 is provided with a supporting groove, and a rotating wheel is rotatably installed on the supporting plate 13 and rollingly installed in the inside of the supporting groove. When the suspension mechanism 3 moves, the rotating wheel rolls in the supporting groove, the supporting groove provides support for the rotating wheel, shares part of the weight of the first rod body 321, reduces the stress of the first rod body 321 caused by the movement of the hanging wheel hub and itself, supports the first rod body 321, reduces the stress burden, prolongs the service life of the suspension rod, enhances the stability of the suspension mechanism 3, and helps to ensure the stability of the wheel hub coating process.

[0046] Embodiment three

[0047] As Figure 1-Figure 7 shown, on the basis of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the structure of the driving part 31 is provided, and the specific implementation is as follows:

[0048] The driving part 31 includes a frame 7, which is adapted to the conveying channel 101. The first rod 321 is rotatably mounted on the frame 7. Lower rollers 8 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the bottom of the frame 7, and side rollers 9 are rotatably mounted on both sides of the frame 7. When a power source such as a motor drives the frame 7 to move, the lower rollers 8 and the side rollers 9 roll at corresponding positions in the conveying channel 101, driving the frame 7 and the suspension part 32 connected thereto to move, providing moving power for the suspension mechanism 3, and ensuring that the suspension part 32 can move smoothly and accurately in the conveying channel 101. , realizing the conveying function of the wheel hub, is the key power component for the operation of the suspension mechanism 3. A motor is fixed on the frame 7, and a first gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor. The outer portion of the first rod body 321 is sleeved with a second gear, and the first gear is meshed with the second gear. The rotation angle and speed of the first rod body 321 and the suspension part 32 can be flexibly adjusted through the motor speed and steering control, and the rotation of the suspension rod can be accurately controlled, which facilitates the adjustment of the wheel hub posture, meets the painting requirements of different angles during the wheel hub painting process, and improves the uniformity and quality of the wheel hub painting.

[0049] There are four lower rollers 8 and side rollers 9, which are respectively arranged at the four corners of the frame 7. The lower rollers 8 on both sides are pressed against the side walls of the conveying channel 101, and the side rollers 9 are pressed against the steps of the conveying channel 101. During the movement of the frame 7, these rollers play a guiding and supporting role, ensuring that the frame 7 moves according to the predetermined trajectory in the conveying channel 101, preventing the frame 7 from deflecting or shaking, accurately guiding and stably supporting the frame 7 of the driving part 31, improving the accuracy and stability of the movement of the suspension mechanism 3, ensuring the position accuracy of the wheel hub during the conveying process, and providing good conveying conditions for the wheel hub painting.

[0050] A telescopic rod 10 is installed inside the frame 7, and a spring 12 is installed inside the telescopic rod 10. An arc plate 11 is rotatably installed above the telescopic rod 10, and rollers are rotatably installed at both ends of the arc plate 11. The rollers are pressed against the top of the conveying channel 101. When the driving part 31 moves, the arc plate 11 and the rollers can adapt to the shape change of the top of the conveying channel 101. The spring 12 and the telescopic rod 10 can adjust the contact pressure between the arc plate 11 and the top of the channel according to actual conditions, playing a buffering and adaptive adjustment role, buffering the impact force of the driving part 31 from the top of the conveying channel 101 during movement, enhancing the fit between the driving part 31 and the conveying channel 101, improving the stability of the suspension mechanism 3, and ensuring the reliable operation of the conveyor line.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] The annular conveying channel 101 of the support track 1 provides a continuous moving path for the suspension mechanism 3. The driving part 31 drives the suspension part 32 to circulate through the motor and gear transmission, thereby realizing continuous conveyance of the wheel hub.

[0053] The limiting block 5 at the end of the pull rod 4 of the suspension part 32 slides in the limiting groove, and the elastic body 6 buffers the centrifugal force to prevent the wheel hub from moving outward when turning.

[0054] The first rod 321 and the second rod 322 are connected via a universal joint, allowing the wheel hub to tilt at multiple angles to meet painting posture requirements.

[0055] The lower rollers 8 and side rollers 9 at the four corners of the frame 7 fit the side walls and steps of the conveying channel 101 to ensure the accuracy of the moving trajectory.

[0056] The telescopic rod 10 and the arc plate 11 are pressed against the top of the conveying channel 101 by the spring 12 to reduce vibration impact.

[0057] The motor drives the first gear to engage the second gear, controlling the rotation of the suspension rod to precisely adjust the wheel coating angle.

[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate rather than limit the technical solutions of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention can still be modified or replaced by equivalents. Any modification or partial replacement that does not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line, characterized in that: include: A support track (1), the support track (1) being a continuous annular track, and a conveying channel (101) with an opening at the bottom is provided inside the support track (1); A suspension mechanism (3), the suspension mechanism (3) comprising a driving portion (31) and a suspension portion (32), wherein the driving portion (31) is movably disposed in the conveying channel (101), the suspension portion (32) is mounted on the bottom of the driving portion (31), and the lower end of the suspension portion (32) extends downward from an opening of the conveying channel (101); A limit plate (2), the limit plate (2) being assembled on the bottom of the support track (1) along the conveying direction of the conveying channel (101), and the limit plate (2) being arranged on the periphery of the conveying channel (101); The suspension portion (32) includes a rotatable suspension rod, a stabilizing unit is mounted on the suspension rod, and the stabilizing unit includes a pull rod (4) rotatably mounted on the outside of the suspension rod, a limiting groove is provided on the limiting plate (2), and the pull rod (4) is slidably mounted inside the limiting groove at one end away from the suspension rod; The suspension rod comprises a first rod body (321) and a second rod body (322) connected by a universal joint, the first rod body (321) is connected to the driving part (31), the second rod body (322) is hinged to the lower end of the second suspension rod, the number of the pull rods (4) is two, and one end of each of the two pull rods (4) is rotatably mounted on the outside of the second rod body (322); A limiting block (5) is installed at one end of the two pull rods (4) away from the second rod body (322), and the limiting block (5) is slidably installed inside the limiting groove, and an elastic body (6) is installed between the two limiting blocks (5); The limit block (5) is rotatably mounted on the pull rod (4); the limit groove comprises a transverse groove and a longitudinal groove; the limit block (5) is inserted into the longitudinal groove; a roller is rotatably mounted on the limit block (5); the roller presses against the inner wall of the longitudinal groove.

2. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between the two pull rods (4) is R, which is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

3. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (13) is rotatably mounted on the middle portion of the first rod body (321), a support groove is provided on the limit plate (2), a rotating wheel is rotatably mounted on the support plate (13), and the rotating wheel is rollingly mounted inside the support groove.

4. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving part (31) comprises a frame (7), the frame (7) being adapted to the conveying channel (101), the first rod (321) being rotatably mounted on the frame (7), lower rollers (8) being rotatably mounted on both sides of the bottom of the frame (7), and side rollers (9) being rotatably mounted on both sides of the frame (7).

5. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are four lower rollers (8) and four side rollers (9), which are respectively arranged at the four corners of the frame (7). The lower rollers (8) on both sides press against the side walls of the conveying channel (101), and the side rollers (9) press against the steps of the conveying channel (101).

6. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 5, characterized in that: A telescopic rod (10) is installed inside the frame (7), a spring (12) is installed inside the telescopic rod (10), an arc plate (11) is rotatably installed above the telescopic rod (10), and rollers are rotatably installed at both ends of the arc plate (11), and the rollers are pressed against the top end of the conveying channel (101).

7. The wheel hub coating intelligent conveyor line according to claim 4, characterized in that: A motor is fixed on the frame (7), a first gear is fixed on the output shaft of the motor, a second gear is sleeved on the outside of the first rod (321), and the first gear is meshed with the second gear.

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