Sleeve transfer mechanism and track board production line

Abstract

The invention discloses a sleeve transfer mechanism and a track plate production line, and relates to the technical field of track plate production. A base and a sleeve clamping module are arranged, a mounting position is formed on the base, the sleeve clamping module is mounted on the mounting position, and the sleeve clamping module can slide on the base in the second direction; the rotary driving component and the telescopic driving component are arranged on the two sides of the mounting base in the first direction respectively, a driving shaft of the rotary driving component extends in the first direction to form a mounting position, the telescopic driving component is mounted at the mounting position, and the rotary driving component can drive the driving shaft to drive the telescopic driving component to rotate. The clamping mechanism is installed at the output end of the telescopic driving component, the telescopic driving component can drive the clamping mechanism to stretch out and draw back in the first direction so that the clamping mechanism can be close to or far away from the installation base, the clamping mechanism can clamp or open to clamp or put down a to-be-transferred sleeve, and the clamping mechanism can face complex production layout or a special transfer path and is convenient to use. And the accuracy and the efficiency of industrial production of the track plate are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of track plate production, and in particular to a sleeve transfer mechanism and a track plate production line. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of high-speed railway construction, track slabs, as a core component of ballastless track systems, are subject to increasingly stringent manufacturing processes and quality control requirements. During the track slab prefabrication process, casing transfer technology, a key process, has evolved from manual handling to semi-automated operation and finally to intelligent transfer systems. Early casing transfers relied primarily on manual labor. With advances in automation technology, various mechanized casing transfer devices have been developed, playing a significant role in improving production efficiency and ensuring product quality.

[0003] Currently, the casing transfer technology used in the track plate manufacturing process mainly uses fixed or simple mobile mechanical devices to achieve the grasping, handling, and positioning of the casing. Existing casing transfer mechanisms generally include a basic support structure, a drive system, and a clamping device, which transfers the casing from one position to another via a preset motion trajectory. However, although the use of this type of transfer technology can achieve the casing transfer function, in the actual transfer process, due to the relatively simple movement mode of the transfer mechanism, it is difficult to achieve multi-dimensional compound movement, resulting in insufficient adaptability when faced with complex production layouts or special transfer paths. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to propose a sleeve transfer mechanism and a track plate production line, which aims to solve the problem that the relevant transfer technology used in the existing technology can realize the transfer function of the sleeve, but in the actual transfer process, due to the relatively single movement mode of the transfer mechanism, it is difficult to achieve multi-dimensional composite movement, resulting in insufficient adaptability when facing complex production layouts or special transfer paths.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, the present invention provides a sleeve transfer mechanism comprising:

[0006] A base, the base comprising a connecting plate, a guide rod and a sliding seat, the guide rod being mounted on one side of the connecting plate along a third direction, the sliding seat being slidably engaged with the guide rod, the sliding seat being capable of sliding on the guide rod along the third direction, and a connecting position being formed on the sliding seat; and

[0007] The sleeve clamping module is installed on the mounting portion, and the sleeve clamping module can slide on the base along the second direction. The sleeve clamping module includes a mounting seat, a driving mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a rotating driving component and a telescopic driving component connected in sequence. The mounting seat includes a connecting portion arranged along the first direction and a mounting portion arranged along the second direction. The mounting portion forms a first mounting side and a second mounting side on both sides along the first direction respectively. The first mounting side and the second mounting side are both provided with a reinforcing connecting piece. The second mounting side is also provided with a connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve is connected to the second mounting side through a connecting rod, wherein the first direction and the second The directions are perpendicular to each other, the rotation drive component and the telescopic drive component are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat along the first direction, the drive shaft of the rotation drive component extends along the first direction to form a mounting position, the telescopic drive component is installed at the mounting position, the sliding seat can drive the mounting seat to drive the drive mechanism to slide along the third direction, and the rotation drive component can drive the drive shaft to drive the telescopic drive component to rotate, the clamping mechanism is installed at the output end of the telescopic drive component, the telescopic drive component can drive the clamping mechanism to extend and retract along the first direction to make the clamping mechanism close to or away from the mounting seat, and the clamping mechanism can clamp or open to clamp or put down the sleeve to be transferred.

[0008] In one embodiment, the telescopic drive component includes:

[0009] an outer cover shell, the outer cover shell being arranged to cover the outer periphery of the drive shaft, a plurality of spaced-apart air holes being formed on a side wall of the outer cover shell, an air cavity being formed in the outer cover shell, all of the air holes being in communication with the air cavity, one end of the outer cover shell being connected to the drive shaft, and a sliding hole being formed in communication with the air cavity at an end of the outer cover shell away from the drive shaft; and

[0010] A sliding rod, the sliding rod can slide through the sliding hole and extend into the air cavity, and one end of the sliding rod extending into the air cavity forms a piston end that cooperates with the air cavity piston, the air holes are arranged on both sides of the piston end, and the other end of the sliding rod extends out of the sliding hole along the first direction to form a mounting section, and the clamping mechanism is installed on the mounting section.

[0011] In one embodiment, the mounting section is formed with a mounting hole and a waist-shaped hole extending along the first direction, the clamping mechanism is installed in the mounting hole, the clamping mechanism is slidably fitted with the mounting hole, a tightening bolt is movably installed in the waist-shaped hole, and the tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism can slide relative to the mounting section along the first direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, an elastic return member is installed in the installation section, and two ends of the elastic return member are respectively connected to the bottom wall of the groove of the installation hole and one end of the clamping mechanism located in the installation hole.

[0013] In one embodiment, a guide member is further provided on the mounting section, a sliding groove is formed on the periphery of the clamping mechanism, the sliding groove penetrates the clamping mechanism along the first direction, and the guide member is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the clamping mechanism comprises:

[0015] A clamping seat, the clamping seat being mounted on the telescopic drive component, a first air channel being formed in the clamping seat, the first air channel being connected to an external air source, the first air channel being connected to a plurality of sliding cavities, the sliding cavities being circumferentially spaced apart in the clamping seat, a plurality of spaced apart sliding grooves being formed at one end of the clamping seat away from the telescopic drive component, the number of the sliding grooves being the same as the number of the sliding cavities and being in one-to-one communication with each other;

[0016] a plurality of telescopic rods, the number of the telescopic rods being the same as the number of the sliding cavities and being in one-to-one sliding engagement, the external air source being capable of driving all the telescopic rods to slide along the corresponding sliding cavities to enter or exit the corresponding sliding slots; and

[0017] Multiple clamping jaws, the number of which is consistent with the number of the sliding grooves and they are slidably matched one by one, each clamping jaw is connected to the corresponding telescopic rod, and the external air source can simultaneously drive all the telescopic rods to slide along the corresponding sliding cavity through the first air channel to push all the clamping jaws to open or clamp.

[0018] In one embodiment, the telescopic rod includes a piston portion and a sliding portion that are connected to each other, and the piston portion slides in cooperation with the corresponding sliding cavity. A second air channel that simultaneously connects the sliding cavities is also formed in the clamping seat, and the second air channel and the first air channel are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the piston portion.

[0019] In one embodiment, the rotation driving component includes a driving motor, and the driving motor is installed on the installation section.

[0020] In one embodiment, there are multiple sliding seats, and the multiple sliding seats are distributed at intervals along the third direction. There are also multiple sleeve clamping modules, and the number of sleeve clamping modules is consistent with the number of sliding seats and they are arranged one-to-one. The clamping mechanisms on all the sleeve clamping modules are arranged on the same side, and each of the sleeve clamping mechanisms can slide relative to the guide rod along the third direction.

[0021] Based on the same technical concept, in a second aspect, the present invention further proposes a track plate production line, comprising:

[0022] a casing feeding module; and

[0023] A walking mechanism, wherein the walking mechanism is installed on one side of the sleeve feeding module, and the sleeve transfer mechanism described in the first aspect is installed on the walking mechanism. The walking mechanism can drive the sleeve transfer mechanism to transfer the sleeve placed on the sleeve feeding module and place it in the sleeve installation position to produce the track plate.

[0024] The technical solution of the present invention is to provide a base and a sleeve clamping module. When in use, a mounting position is formed on the base, the sleeve clamping module is installed in the mounting position, and the sleeve clamping module can slide on the base along the second direction. The sleeve clamping module includes a mounting seat, a driving mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a rotating drive component and a telescopic drive component connected in sequence. The rotating drive component and the telescopic drive component are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting seat along the first direction. The driving shaft of the rotating drive component extends along the first direction to form a mounting position. The telescopic drive component is installed in the mounting position, and the rotating drive component can drive the drive shaft The telescopic driving component is driven to rotate, and the clamping mechanism is installed at the output end of the telescopic driving component. The telescopic driving component can drive the clamping mechanism to extend and retract along the first direction to make the clamping mechanism approach or move away from the mounting seat. The clamping mechanism can clamp or open to clamp or put down the sleeve to be transferred, thereby enabling the present application to achieve multi-dimensional movement, and thus enabling the present application to have more forms of movement during the specific implementation process, and to be able to cope with complex production layouts or special transfer paths, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the present application in the industrial production of track plates, and ensuring the adaptability of the track plate production process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the sleeve transfer mechanism provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the sleeve clamping module from one perspective;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the sleeve clamping module from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 4for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the planar structure of the sleeve clamping module shown in FIG.

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a track plate production line according to an example of the present invention.

[0031] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0032] 10. Base; 20. Sleeve clamping module; 100. Mounting seat; 200. Driving mechanism; 210. Rotating driving component; 220. Telescopic driving component; 230. Mounting position; 300. Clamping mechanism; 221. Outer cover shell; 222. Air hole; 223. Sliding rod; 224. Tightening bolt; 225. Guide member; 310. Sliding groove; 320. Clamping seat; 330. Telescopic rod; 340. Clamping claw; 350. First air duct; 360. Second air duct; 30. Sleeve feeding module; 40. Walking mechanism; 11. Connecting plate; 12. Guide rod; 13. Sliding seat; 14. Connecting position.

[0033] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention will be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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 making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0036] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, solution B, or solutions that satisfy both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0037] With the rapid development of high-speed railway construction, track slabs, as a core component of ballastless track systems, are subject to increasingly stringent manufacturing processes and quality control requirements. During the track slab prefabrication process, casing transfer technology, a key process, has evolved from manual handling to semi-automated operation and finally to intelligent transfer systems. Early casing transfers relied primarily on manual labor. With advances in automation technology, various mechanized casing transfer devices have been developed, playing a significant role in improving production efficiency and ensuring product quality.

[0038] Currently, the casing transfer technology used in the track plate manufacturing process mainly uses fixed or simple mobile mechanical devices to achieve the grasping, handling, and positioning of the casing. Existing casing transfer mechanisms generally include a basic support structure, a drive system, and a clamping device, which transfers the casing from one position to another via a preset motion trajectory. However, although the use of this type of transfer technology can achieve the casing transfer function, in the actual transfer process, due to the relatively simple movement mode of the transfer mechanism, it is difficult to achieve multi-dimensional compound movement, resulting in insufficient adaptability when faced with complex production layouts or special transfer paths.

[0039] The present invention provides a casing transfer mechanism and a track plate production line.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 5 For ease of understanding, the sleeve transfer mechanism includes:

[0041] The base 10 includes a connecting plate 11, a guide rod 12, and a sliding seat 13. The guide rod 12 is mounted on one side of the connecting plate 11 along the third direction. The sliding seat 13 is slidably engaged with the guide rod 12. The sliding seat 13 can slide on the guide rod 12 along the third direction. A connecting position 14 is formed on the sliding seat 13; and

[0042] The sleeve clamping module 20 is installed on the mounting portion, and the sleeve clamping module 20 can slide on the base 10 along the second direction. The sleeve clamping module 20 includes a mounting seat 100, a driving mechanism 200 and a clamping mechanism 300. The driving mechanism 200 includes a rotating driving component 210 and a telescopic driving component 220 connected in sequence. The mounting seat 100 includes a connecting portion arranged along the first direction and a mounting portion arranged along the second direction. The mounting portion forms a first mounting side and a second mounting side on both sides along the first direction. The first mounting side and the second mounting side are both provided with a reinforcing connecting member. The second mounting side is also provided with a connecting sleeve, which is connected to the second mounting side through a connecting rod. The first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. The rotating drive component 210 and the telescopic drive component 220 are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat 100 along the first direction. The driving shaft of the rotating drive component 210 extends along the first direction to form a mounting position 230. The telescopic drive component 220 is installed at the mounting position 230. The sliding seat 13 can drive the mounting seat 100 to drive the driving mechanism 200 to slide along the third direction, and the rotating drive component 210 can drive the driving shaft to drive the telescopic drive component 220 to rotate. The clamping mechanism 300 is installed at the output end of the telescopic drive component 220. The telescopic drive component 220 can drive the clamping mechanism 300 to extend and retract along the first direction to make the clamping mechanism 300 approach or move away from the mounting seat 100. The clamping mechanism 300 can clamp or open to clamp or put down the sleeve to be transferred.

[0043] Specifically, the casing clamping module 20 is mounted on the base 10 via a connection point and can slide on the base 10 in the second direction, achieving horizontal movement of the casing clamping module 20. The drive mechanism 200 in the casing clamping module 20 utilizes a combination of a rotary drive component 210 and a telescopic drive component 220. The rotary drive component 210 drives the drive shaft to rotate the telescopic drive component 220, achieving rotational movement of the clamping mechanism 300. The telescopic drive component 220 drives the clamping mechanism 300 to extend and retract in the first direction, achieving telescopic movement of the clamping mechanism 300. The clamping mechanism 300 can clamp or expand to hold or release the casing to be transferred.

[0044] The sleeve transfer mechanism of the present application can realize multi-dimensional transfer of sleeves through the cooperation of the base 10 and the sleeve clamping module 20. Specifically, the sleeve clamping module 20 can slide along the second direction on the base 10 to realize horizontal movement; the rotary drive component 210 in the sleeve clamping module 20 can drive the drive shaft to drive the telescopic drive component 220 to rotate, realizing the rotational movement of the clamping mechanism 300; the telescopic drive component 220 can drive the clamping mechanism 300 to retract along the first direction, realizing the telescopic movement of the clamping mechanism 300. Through the combination of the above three motion modes, multi-dimensional composite motion can be realized, thereby improving the adaptability of the sleeve transfer mechanism when facing complex production layouts or special transfer paths. For example, when the sleeve needs to be transferred from one workstation to another workstation at a different height and angle, the precise transfer of the sleeve can be achieved by coordinating the horizontal movement, rotational movement and telescopic movement of the sleeve clamping module 20.

[0045] It should be particularly and clearly stated that, in this embodiment, the first direction is the Z-axis direction, the second direction is the Y-axis direction, and the third direction is the X-axis direction.

[0046] In this embodiment, when in use, a mounting position 230 is formed on the base 10, and the sleeve clamping module 20 is installed in the mounting position 230, and the sleeve clamping module 20 can slide along the second direction on the base 10, and the sleeve clamping module 20 includes a mounting seat 100, a driving mechanism 200 and a clamping mechanism 300, and the driving mechanism 200 includes a rotating driving component 210 and a telescopic driving component 220 connected in sequence, and the rotating driving component 210 and the telescopic driving component 220 are respectively arranged on both sides of the mounting seat 100 along the first direction, and the driving shaft of the rotating driving component 210 extends along the first direction to form the mounting position 230, and the telescopic driving component 220 is installed in the mounting position 230, and the rotating driving component 210 can drive the driving shaft to drive the telescopic driving component 220 to rotate. The clamping mechanism 300 is installed at the output end of the telescopic driving component 220. The telescopic driving component 220 can drive the clamping mechanism 300 to extend and retract along the first direction to make the clamping mechanism 300 approach or move away from the mounting seat 100. The clamping mechanism 300 can clamp or open to clamp or put down the sleeve to be transferred, thereby enabling the present application to achieve multi-dimensional movement, and thus enabling the present application to have more forms of movement during the specific implementation process, and can face complex production layouts or special transfer paths, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the present application in the industrial production of track plates, and ensuring the adaptability of the track plate production process.

[0047] In one embodiment, the telescopic drive component 220 includes:

[0048] An outer cover shell 221 is provided to cover the outer periphery of the drive shaft. A plurality of spaced-apart air holes 222 are formed on the sidewall of the outer cover shell 221. An air cavity is formed in the outer cover shell 221. All the air holes 222 are connected to the air cavity. One end of the outer cover shell 221 is connected to the drive shaft. An end of the outer cover shell 221 away from the drive shaft is provided with a sliding hole connected to the air cavity; and

[0049] The sliding rod 223 can slide through the sliding hole and extend into the air cavity, and one end of the sliding rod 223 extending into the air cavity forms a piston end that cooperates with the air cavity piston. The air hole 222 is arranged on both sides of the piston end, and the other end of the sliding rod 223 extends out of the sliding hole along the first direction and forms an installation section, and the clamping mechanism 300 is installed on the installation section.

[0050] Specifically, an air cavity forms a pneumatic telescopic structure between the outer housing 221 and the sliding rod 223. The piston end of the sliding rod 223 forms a piston fit within the air cavity, and the sliding rod 223 is telescopically moved by gas flowing in and out of the air holes 222. The clamping mechanism 300 is mounted on the mounting section of the sliding rod 223, thereby enabling the clamping mechanism 300 to telescope in a first direction, allowing the clamping mechanism 300 to move closer to or further from the mounting base 100.

[0051] The telescopic drive component 220 of the present application can achieve stable and reliable telescopic movement through the cooperation of the outer cover shell 221 and the sliding rod 223. Specifically, the air cavity formed in the outer cover shell 221 is connected to the multiple air holes 222 on the side wall. The air holes 222 are spaced apart on both sides of the piston end. When gas enters the air cavity from the air holes 222 on one side, the piston end is pushed by the air pressure, driving the sliding rod 223 to move in the first direction, while the air holes 222 on the other side discharge the gas; conversely, when gas enters from the air holes 222 on the other side, the piston end is pushed by the reverse air pressure, driving the sliding rod 223 to move in the opposite direction. By controlling the air intake and exhaust of the air holes 222, the telescopic stroke and speed of the sliding rod 223 can be accurately controlled, thereby achieving precise positioning of the clamping mechanism 300.

[0052] In one embodiment, the mounting section is formed with a mounting hole and a waist-shaped hole extending along the first direction. The clamping mechanism 300 is installed in the mounting hole. The clamping mechanism 300 slides with the mounting hole. A tightening bolt 224 is movably installed in the waist-shaped hole. The tightening bolt 224 is threadedly connected to the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism 300 can slide relative to the mounting section along the first direction.

[0053] In one embodiment, the mounting section is formed with a mounting hole and a waist-shaped hole extending along the first direction, the clamping mechanism 300 is installed in the mounting hole, the clamping mechanism 300 slides with the mounting hole, a tightening bolt 224 is movably installed in the waist-shaped hole, and the tightening bolt 224 is threadedly connected to the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism 300 can slide along the mounting hole.

[0054] Specifically, the mounting hole formed in the mounting section provides a mounting location 230 for the clamping mechanism 300. The clamping mechanism 300 and the mounting hole are in a sliding fit, allowing the clamping mechanism 300 to slide within the mounting hole in a predetermined direction. The waist-shaped hole extends along a first direction, with its length aligned with the sliding direction of the clamping mechanism 300. A tightening bolt 224 passes through the waist-shaped hole and is threadedly connected to the clamping mechanism 300. Due to the unique shape of the waist-shaped hole, the tightening bolt 224 can move within the waist-shaped hole in the first direction, thereby driving the clamping mechanism 300 to slide along the mounting hole.

[0055] The present application achieves the adjustability of the position of the clamping mechanism 300 by forming a matching structure of a mounting hole and a waist-shaped hole on the mounting section. Specifically, when the position of the clamping mechanism 300 needs to be adjusted, the tightening bolt 224 is loosened. At this time, the clamping mechanism 300 can slide freely along the mounting hole, and the tightening bolt 224 can also move along the first direction within the waist-shaped hole; when the clamping mechanism 300 is adjusted to the appropriate position, the tightening bolt 224 is tightened, and the clamping mechanism 300 is fixed to a specific position of the mounting hole through a threaded connection. The length of the waist-shaped hole determines the adjustment range of the clamping mechanism 300, and the position can be adjusted according to the clamping requirements of sleeves of different specifications, thereby improving the adaptability and flexibility of the sleeve transfer mechanism.

[0056] Furthermore, the sliding fit between the clamping mechanism 300 and the mounting hole ensures smooth and precise adjustment, preventing the clamping mechanism 300 from shifting or tilting during adjustment. The threaded connection between the tightening bolt 224 and the clamping mechanism 300 provides a reliable locking force, ensuring that the clamping mechanism 300 does not shift during operation, thus ensuring the stability and safety of the sleeve transfer. This adjustable structure allows the sleeve transfer mechanism to accommodate sleeves of varying sizes and shapes, resolving the technical issue of insufficient adaptability of the transfer mechanism.

[0057] In one embodiment, an elastic return member is installed in the installation section, and two ends of the elastic return member are respectively connected to the bottom wall of the installation hole and one end of the clamping mechanism 300 located in the installation hole.

[0058] Specifically, the present application improves the stability and reliability of the action of the clamping mechanism 300 by installing an elastic reset member in the installation section. When the clamping mechanism 300 performs a clamping action to clamp the sleeve, the clamping component of the clamping mechanism 300 will undergo a certain degree of deformation or displacement. At this time, the elastic reset member is compressed or stretched, storing elastic potential energy; when the clamping mechanism 300 needs to release the sleeve, the elastic reset member releases the stored elastic potential energy, pushing the clamping component of the clamping mechanism 300 back to the open state, thereby achieving reliable release of the sleeve. This elastic reset function ensures that the clamping mechanism 300 can accurately return to the predetermined position after each action, avoiding the problem of incomplete action due to mechanical clearance or frictional resistance.

[0059] Furthermore, the provision of the elastic reset member can also compensate for wear or looseness that may occur during long-term use of the clamping mechanism 300, and maintain a tight fit between the various components of the clamping mechanism 300 through the continuous elastic force. When the sleeve transfer mechanism needs to handle sleeves of different specifications, the elastic reset member can adapt to the different opening and closing degrees of the clamping mechanism 300, provide corresponding reset force, and ensure that the clamping mechanism 300 can operate stably under various working conditions. Through this elastic reset structure, the movement accuracy and repeatability of the sleeve transfer mechanism are significantly improved, solving the technical problems of unstable clamping or untimely release during the transfer process.

[0060] Of course, in another embodiment, the elastic return member can be a compression spring installed in the interior space of the mounting section, providing a continuous return force through a pre-compressed state. The elastic return member can also be a torsion spring, with one end fixed to the mounting section and the other end connected to the movable component of the clamping mechanism 300. The torsion spring provides a return torque through torsional deformation, which is suitable for clamping structures that require rotational return.

[0061] In one embodiment, a guide member 225 is further provided on the mounting section, and a sliding groove 310 is formed on the periphery of the clamping mechanism 300 . The sliding groove 310 penetrates the clamping mechanism along the first direction, and the guide member 225 is slidably connected to the sliding groove 310 .

[0062] Specifically, the sliding groove 310 extends through the clamping mechanism 300 along a first direction, and its extension direction is consistent with the sliding direction of the clamping mechanism 300. The guide member 225 can slide in the sliding groove 310 along the first direction, providing precise guidance for the movement of the clamping mechanism 300. The guide member 225 cooperates with the aforementioned tightening bolt 224 to achieve the function of adjusting and fixing the position of the clamping mechanism 300.

[0063] The present application further improves the sliding precision and stability of the clamping mechanism 300 by providing a guide member 225 on the mounting section and cooperating with the sliding groove 310 of the clamping mechanism 300. Specifically, when the clamping mechanism 300 needs to slide along the mounting hole to adjust its position, the guide member 225 moves synchronously within the sliding groove 310, providing lateral constraints and guiding support for the clamping mechanism 300, preventing the clamping mechanism 300 from deflecting or swinging during the sliding process. The sliding groove 310 runs through the clamping mechanism 300 along the first direction, ensuring that the guide member 225 can provide continuous guiding throughout the entire adjustment range of the clamping mechanism 300, thereby ensuring the smoothness and reliability of the adjustment process.

[0064] Through the cooperation of the guide member 225 and the sliding groove 310, the sleeve transfer mechanism can achieve more precise clamping position adjustment, adapting to the precise positioning requirements of sleeves of different specifications. This guide structure can also withstand the lateral forces generated by the clamping mechanism 300 during operation, improving the rigidity and stability of the entire clamping system, and resolving the technical problems of inaccurate positioning or unstable clamping that may occur during the clamping process.

[0065] It can be further clarified that, in this embodiment, the exemplary guide member 225 is preferably a slider structure connected by a connecting rod.

[0066] In one embodiment, the clamping mechanism 300 includes:

[0067] The clamping seat 320 is mounted on the telescopic drive component 220. A first air channel 350 is formed in the clamping seat 320. The first air channel 350 is connected to an external air source. The first air channel 350 is connected to a plurality of sliding cavities. The sliding cavities are spaced apart along the circumference of the clamping seat 320. A plurality of spaced sliding grooves 310 are formed at one end of the clamping seat 320 away from the telescopic drive component 220. The number of sliding grooves 310 is the same as the number of sliding cavities, and they are connected one-to-one.

[0068] Multiple telescopic rods 330, the number of telescopic rods 330 is the same as the number of sliding cavities and they are slidably matched one by one, and an external air source can drive all telescopic rods 330 to slide along the corresponding sliding cavities to enter or leave the corresponding sliding slots 310; and,

[0069] There are multiple clamping jaws 340, and the number of clamping jaws 340 is consistent with that of the sliding grooves 310 and they slide in a one-to-one correspondence. Each clamping jaw 340 is connected to the corresponding telescopic rod 330. The external air source can simultaneously drive all the telescopic rods 330 to slide along the corresponding sliding cavity through the first air channel 350 to push all the clamping jaws 340 to open or clamp.

[0070] Specifically, the first air channel 350 is connected to an external air source and to multiple sliding cavities, forming a pneumatic control channel network. The end of the clamping base 320 is provided with multiple sliding slots 310, each of which is connected to a corresponding sliding cavity, providing space for the telescopic rod 330 and the clamping jaw 340 to move.

[0071] This application achieves synchronized movement of the jaws 340 through pneumatic control, improving the consistency and reliability of the clamping action. Specifically, when an external air source delivers gas to the first air channel 350, the gas simultaneously enters each sliding cavity through the first air channel 350, applying the same air pressure to each telescopic rod 330. Under the action of the air pressure, all telescopic rods 330 slide synchronously along their respective sliding cavities. Since each telescopic rod 330 is connected to a corresponding jaw 340, it can simultaneously push all jaws 340 to move, achieving a synchronized opening or clamping action of the jaws 340.

[0072] Furthermore, the one-to-one correspondence between the sliding slots 310 and the sliding cavities ensures that each telescopic rod 330 has independent movement space, preventing mutual interference. The sliding cooperation between the telescopic rods 330 and the sliding cavities, and the sliding cooperation between the clamping jaws 340 and the sliding slots 310, form a dual-guiding structure, ensuring smooth and precise movement. When the external air source changes the air pressure, all telescopic rods 330 can synchronously return to their original position, driving the clamping jaws 340 to reset, achieving reliable clamping control.

[0073] In one embodiment, the telescopic rod 330 includes a piston portion and a sliding portion that are connected to each other. The piston portion slides in cooperation with the corresponding sliding cavity. A second air channel 360 that connects the sliding cavities at the same time is also formed in the clamping seat 320. The second air channel 360 and the first air channel 350 are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the piston portion.

[0074] Specifically, the piston and the sliding chamber form a sealed fit, generating thrust under the action of air pressure. The provision of the second air channel 360 creates a dual-air channel control system within the clamping seat 320. The first air channel 350 and the second air channel 360 are located on either side of the piston, forming a differential air pressure control structure.

[0075] The present application achieves bidirectional precise control of the telescopic rod 330 through a dual airway control structure. Specifically, when an external air source supplies air to the first airway 350, the air enters each sliding cavity and acts on one side of the piston portion, pushing the piston portion away from the first airway 350, driving the sliding portion and the clamping jaw 340 to open outward; when an external air source supplies air to the second airway 360, the air simultaneously enters each sliding cavity through the second airway 360 and acts on the other side of the piston portion, pushing the piston portion away from the second airway 360, driving the sliding portion and the clamping jaw 340 to clamp inward. This bidirectional pneumatic control method ensures the initiative and controllability of the movement of the clamping jaw 340, avoiding the problems of incomplete reset or insufficient reset force that may occur when relying solely on elastic reset.

[0076] In one embodiment, the rotation driving component 210 includes a driving motor, which is mounted on the mounting section.

[0077] Specifically, the drive motor, serving as the core power source for the rotary drive component 210, is provided with a stable mounting foundation and support by the mounting base 100. A reliable, fixed connection is formed between the drive motor and the mounting base 100, ensuring the stability and positioning accuracy of the drive motor during operation. The mounting base 100 provides a standardized mounting interface and a supporting platform for the drive motor.

[0078] This application uses a drive motor as the rotational drive component 210 to achieve precise rotational control during the casing transfer process. Specifically, the drive motor can accurately control the rotation angle, rotation speed, and rotation direction based on the control signal to meet the requirements of different casing transfer processes. When the direction or angle of the casing needs to be adjusted, the drive motor receives the control command and outputs the corresponding rotational motion, driving the telescopic drive component 220 and the clamping mechanism 300 to rotate synchronously through the transmission structure to achieve precise positioning of the casing. The controllability and repeatability of the drive motor ensure the consistency and accuracy of each rotation action.

[0079] In one embodiment, there are multiple sliding seats 13, and the multiple sliding seats 13 are distributed at intervals along the third direction. There are also multiple sleeve clamping modules 20, and the number of sleeve clamping modules 20 is consistent with the number of sliding seats 13 and they are arranged one-to-one. Moreover, the clamping mechanisms 300 on all sleeve clamping modules 20 are arranged on the same side, and each sleeve clamping mechanism 300 can slide relative to the guide rod 12 along the third direction.

[0080] Specifically, each mounting position 230 corresponds to a corresponding sleeve clamping module 20, enabling multi-station synchronous operation. The clamping mechanisms 300 on all sleeve clamping modules 20 are arranged on the same side, ensuring consistent clamping action and a neat spatial layout. Each clamping mechanism 300 can slide relative to the base 10 in the second direction, providing freedom of movement for sleeve transfer.

[0081] This application improves the parallel processing capability of sleeve transfer by arranging multiple sleeve clamping modules 20 in an array. Specifically, multiple mounting positions 230 are spaced apart along the second direction, forming a regular workstation arrangement, with each station equipped with a sleeve clamping module 20. This allows for simultaneous clamping and transfer of multiple sleeves, significantly improving production efficiency. All clamping mechanisms 300 are arranged on the same side, facilitating unified control and coordinated operation, and avoiding interference and collisions that might arise from arrangements in different directions.

[0082] Based on the same technical concept, in the second aspect, the present invention also proposes a rail plate production line, including a sleeve feeding module 30 and a walking mechanism 40, wherein the walking mechanism 40 is installed on one side of the sleeve feeding module 30, and the sleeve transfer mechanism described in the first aspect is installed on the walking mechanism 40, and the walking mechanism 40 can drive the sleeve transfer mechanism to transfer the sleeve placed on the sleeve feeding module and place it in the sleeve installation position 230 to produce the rail plate.

[0083] Specifically, the sleeve transfer mechanism is mounted on the traveling mechanism 40, and the movement of the traveling mechanism 40 allows for expansion of the working range. The combination of the traveling mechanism 40 and the sleeve transfer mechanism forms a movable sleeve grabbing and transfer system that can reciprocate between the sleeve feeding module 30 and the sleeve mounting position 230, completing the automated sleeve transfer operation.

[0084] This application integrates the sleeve transfer mechanism with the running mechanism 40 to achieve automated sleeve transfer during track plate production. Specifically, after the sleeve feeding module 30 delivers the sleeve to the designated location, the running mechanism 40 drives the sleeve transfer mechanism to move above the sleeve. The sleeve transfer mechanism's clamping mechanism 300 then clamps the sleeve. The running mechanism 40 then drives the sleeve transfer mechanism to move above the sleeve installation position 230, where the sleeve transfer mechanism precisely places the sleeve in the predetermined location. The use of automated transfer instead of manual handling improves production efficiency and installation accuracy.

[0085] Furthermore, the provision of the running mechanism 40 expands the operating range of the sleeve transfer mechanism, enabling it to cover the entire transfer path from the sleeve feeding module 30 to the sleeve mounting position 230. The running mechanism 40 can move along a preset track or path, ensuring the accuracy and repeatability of sleeve transfer. The sleeve transfer mechanism is mounted on the running mechanism 40, forming a top-down layered structure. The running mechanism 40 is responsible for horizontal movement, while the sleeve transfer mechanism is responsible for vertical lifting and rotation. The two work together to achieve three-dimensional sleeve transfer.

[0086] Through this production line configuration, the present application addresses the technical issues of low sleeve transfer efficiency and labor-intensive manual operation in track slab production. The automated sleeve transfer system reduces manual intervention and labor costs while improving the accuracy and consistency of sleeve installation. The combined use of the travel mechanism 40 and the sleeve transfer mechanism automates the entire sleeve process, from feeding to installation, significantly improving track slab production efficiency and product quality.

[0087] In another embodiment, the travel mechanism 40 can adopt a gantry-style structure, spanning between the sleeve feeding module 30 and the sleeve mounting position 230. The travel mechanism 40 can also adopt a cantilever structure, approaching the sleeve from the side. The sleeve feeding module 30 can be equipped with multiple feeding stations, and the travel mechanism 40 can selectively grasp sleeves from different stations. The sleeve mounting position 230 can be located within the track plate mold, and the sleeve transfer mechanism can accurately place the sleeve at the predetermined position in the mold.

[0088] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by utilizing the contents of the present invention's description and drawings under the technical concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A casing transfer mechanism, characterized in that: include: A base, the base comprising a connecting plate, a guide rod and a sliding seat, the guide rod being mounted on one side of the connecting plate along a third direction, the sliding seat being slidably engaged with the guide rod, the sliding seat being capable of sliding on the guide rod along the third direction, and a connecting position being formed on the sliding seat; and The sleeve clamping module is installed on the mounting portion, and the sleeve clamping module can slide on the base along the second direction. The sleeve clamping module includes a mounting seat, a driving mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The driving mechanism includes a rotating driving component and a telescopic driving component connected in sequence. The mounting seat includes a connecting portion arranged along the first direction and a mounting portion arranged along the second direction. The mounting portion forms a first mounting side and a second mounting side on both sides along the first direction respectively. The first mounting side and the second mounting side are both provided with a reinforcing connecting piece. The second mounting side is also provided with a connecting sleeve. The connecting sleeve is connected to the second mounting side through a connecting rod, wherein the first direction and the second The directions are perpendicular to each other, the rotation drive component and the telescopic drive component are arranged on both sides of the mounting seat along the first direction, the drive shaft of the rotation drive component extends along the first direction to form a mounting position, the telescopic drive component is installed at the mounting position, the sliding seat can drive the mounting seat to drive the drive mechanism to slide along the third direction, and the rotation drive component can drive the drive shaft to drive the telescopic drive component to rotate, the clamping mechanism is installed at the output end of the telescopic drive component, the telescopic drive component can drive the clamping mechanism to extend and retract along the first direction to make the clamping mechanism close to or away from the mounting seat, and the clamping mechanism can clamp or open to clamp or put down the sleeve to be transferred.

2. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic driving component includes: an outer cover shell, the outer cover shell being arranged to cover the outer periphery of the drive shaft, a plurality of spaced-apart air holes being formed on a side wall of the outer cover shell, an air cavity being formed in the outer cover shell, all of the air holes being in communication with the air cavity, one end of the outer cover shell being connected to the drive shaft, and a sliding hole being formed in communication with the air cavity at an end of the outer cover shell away from the drive shaft; and A sliding rod, the sliding rod can slide through the sliding hole and extend into the air cavity, and one end of the sliding rod extending into the air cavity forms a piston end that cooperates with the air cavity piston, the air holes are arranged on both sides of the piston end, and the other end of the sliding rod extends out of the sliding hole along the first direction to form a mounting section, and the clamping mechanism is installed on the mounting section.

3. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 2, wherein: The mounting section is formed with a mounting hole and a waist-shaped hole extending along the first direction. The clamping mechanism is installed in the mounting hole. The clamping mechanism slides with the mounting hole. A tightening bolt is movably installed in the waist-shaped hole. The tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the clamping mechanism so that the clamping mechanism can slide relative to the mounting section along the first direction.

4. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: An elastic reset member is installed in the installation section, and two ends of the elastic reset member are respectively connected to the groove bottom wall of the installation hole and one end of the clamping mechanism located in the installation hole.

5. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: A guide is further provided on the mounting section. A sliding groove is formed on the periphery of the clamping mechanism. The sliding groove penetrates the clamping mechanism along a first direction. The guide is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

6. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 5, wherein: The clamping mechanism comprises: A clamping seat, the clamping seat being mounted on the telescopic drive component, a first air channel being formed in the clamping seat, the first air channel being connected to an external air source, the first air channel being connected to a plurality of sliding cavities, the sliding cavities being circumferentially spaced apart in the clamping seat, a plurality of spaced apart sliding grooves being formed at one end of the clamping seat away from the telescopic drive component, the number of the sliding grooves being the same as the number of the sliding cavities and being in one-to-one communication with each other; a plurality of telescopic rods, the number of the telescopic rods being the same as the number of the sliding cavities and being in one-to-one sliding engagement, the external air source being capable of driving all the telescopic rods to slide along the corresponding sliding cavities to enter or exit the corresponding sliding slots; and Multiple clamping jaws, the number of which is consistent with the number of the sliding grooves and they are slidably matched one by one, each clamping jaw is connected to the corresponding telescopic rod, and the external air source can simultaneously drive all the telescopic rods to slide along the corresponding sliding cavity through the first air channel to push all the clamping jaws to open or clamp.

7. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The telescopic rod includes a piston portion and a sliding portion that are connected to each other. The piston portion slides in cooperation with the corresponding sliding cavity. A second air channel that simultaneously connects the sliding cavities is also formed in the clamping seat. The second air channel and the first air channel are spaced apart and distributed on both sides of the piston portion.

8. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to claim 7, wherein: The rotation driving component includes a driving motor, and the driving motor is installed on the installation section.

9. The sleeve transfer mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: There are multiple sliding seats, and the multiple sliding seats are distributed at intervals along the third direction. There are multiple sleeve clamping modules, and the number of sleeve clamping modules is consistent with the number of sliding seats and they are arranged one-to-one. The clamping mechanisms on all the sleeve clamping modules are arranged on the same side, and each of the sleeve clamping mechanisms can slide relative to the guide member along the third direction.

10. A track plate production line, characterized in that: include: Casing feeding module; as well as, A walking mechanism, wherein the walking mechanism is installed on one side of the sleeve feeding module, and the sleeve transfer mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is installed on the walking mechanism, and the walking mechanism can drive the sleeve transfer mechanism to transfer the sleeve placed on the sleeve feeding module and place it in the sleeve installation position to produce the track plate.

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