Bevel gear precision machining automatic production line and online detection system thereof

By designing an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system, the problems of lack of automation and inspection errors in existing bevel gear production have been solved, achieving efficient and accurate automated production and inspection.

CN120940753APending Publication Date: 2025-11-14HANGZHOU ADVANCE FORGING
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Application Number
CN202511478598.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-10-16
Publication Date
2025-11-14

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Technical Problem

The lack of automated production lines in the current bevel gear processing industry leads to the risk of human error and misjudgment in the test results, making it impossible to achieve large-scale, efficient, and precise testing.

Method used

An automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system were designed, including a No. 1 machining lathe, a No. 2 machining lathe, a transfer frame, a turnover table, a sampling inspection table, and an online inspection table. Multi-head fixtures and multiple sets of inspection tools are used to achieve automated production and inspection.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated production and precision testing of bevel gears, improved the standardization, continuity and safety of production, reduced human error, and improved testing efficiency and accuracy.

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Abstract

The invention discloses a bevel gear precision machining automatic production line and an online detection system thereof, and relates to the technical field of bevel gear production detection, the bevel gear precision machining automatic production line comprises a first machining lathe, a second machining lathe and a conveying transfer frame, and the conveying transfer frame is arranged above the first machining lathe and the second machining lathe; double-layer stock bins are arranged below the two ends of the conveying and transferring frame. A turnover table, a sampling inspection table and a control table are sequentially arranged between the first machining lathe and the second machining lathe from left to right. Automatic production detection work can be achieved, the standard performance, continuity and safety of production work are improved, the switchable multi-head clamps are arranged, the multiple clamps are driven by one air cylinder to conduct clamping, the applicability of the clamps is wider, the production and use cost of equipment is reduced, precise online detection work can be conducted on finished products, and the production efficiency is improved. And multiple groups of detection work can be carried out simultaneously.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bevel gear production and testing technology, and more specifically, to an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online testing system. Background Technology

[0002] Bevel gears are mechanical components used to transmit power and motion. However, existing bevel gear manufacturing processes lack complete production lines, making it impossible to carry out large-scale automated production. The main parameters of bevel gears include module, number of teeth, basic tooth profile, and pitch circle diameter. When selecting bevel gears, ensuring tooth profile matching is very important to guarantee good meshing. Therefore, after production, precise and thorough testing is required. This testing requires multiple sets of online testing tools for analysis. Online tools can help design and analyze bevel gears and support the calculation of core parameters such as module, pressure angle, and transmission ratio.

[0003] A search revealed an existing patent (publication number: CN115388737B) that discloses a high-efficiency testing device for bevel gear production, comprising a base and a dial indicator. A bracket is welded to the top of the base, located on the right side of a slide. A rotating cylinder is rotatably mounted inside the bracket, and a rotating shaft is rotatably mounted inside the rotating cylinder. Clamping mechanisms are evenly arranged at both ends of the rotating cylinder. A cleaning brush is arranged on the right side of the bracket, and the cleaning brush is divided into two groups. The rotating shaft drives two groups of bevel gears to rotate synchronously. The left group meshes with the driven bevel gear and is detected by the slide, a detection spring, and the dial indicator. Simultaneously, the right group is cleaned synchronously by the cleaning brush. After detection, the rotating cylinder is controlled to rotate, flipping the cleaned bevel gears to the detection position, thus achieving the effect of simultaneously cleaning and detecting bevel gears with high detection efficiency. In the process of developing this application, the inventors discovered the following problems with the existing technology: Existing online testing equipment can only be tested manually step by step. However, during manual testing, the results may have slight deviations due to differences in each person's testing methods and judgment standards. Furthermore, manual testing is also at risk of misjudgment.

[0004] Therefore, in response to the aforementioned technical problems, an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system are proposed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, this application provides an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears, comprising a first machining lathe, a second machining lathe, and a transfer frame. Safety nets are provided on the outer sides of both the first and second machining lathes, and the transfer frame is positioned above the first and second machining lathes. Double-layer hoppers are provided below both ends of the transfer frame. Among them, a turning table, a sampling table, and an operating table are arranged sequentially from left to right between the No. 1 machining lathe and the No. 2 machining lathe. A sliding connecting frame is slidably connected to the conveying and transfer frame, and a transport connecting block is connected to the bottom end of the sliding connecting frame. A switching motor and a rotating fixture block are respectively connected to both sides of the transport connecting block.

[0007] Preferably, a rotating connecting block is provided inside the rotating clamp block, and the output shaft of the switching motor is connected to the rotating connecting block. One end of the switching motor is connected to the rotating clamp block, and clamp No. 1, clamp No. 2, clamp No. 3, and clamp No. 4 are connected sequentially on the outer side of the rotating clamp block in the circumferential direction.

[0008] Preferably, the first and second clamps, as well as the third and fourth clamps, are all connected to the rotary connecting block. The end of the rotary clamp block away from the switching motor is connected to a clamp cylinder. The ends of the first and second clamps, as well as the third and fourth clamps, that are close to the rotary connecting block are all provided with clamp connecting blocks. A drive gear is provided inside the clamp connecting block. A telescopic shaft is provided inside the clamp cylinder. One end of the telescopic shaft is connected to a drive gear plate that meshes with the drive gear.

[0009] Preferably, the first clamp is connected to two sets of symmetrical rotating shaft clamping blocks, and the top of the rotating shaft clamping blocks is connected to a clamping block connecting block. The top of the clamping block connecting block is connected to a clamping block gear plate, and a first central gear is arranged between the two sets of clamping block gear plates. The first central gear meshes with the two sets of clamping block gear plates, and the first central gear is connected to the drive gear through a shaft key.

[0010] Preferably, the third clamp is internally connected to three sets of annular clamping blocks arranged in a circular array, and the top of each annular clamping block is connected to a shrinking connecting block. The top of each shrinking connecting block is connected to a slider gear plate, and a slider slide rod is connected between the slider gear plate and the clamping connecting block. A drive slide groove is provided between the shrinking connecting block and the slider gear plate for mutual sliding connection. A second center gear is provided between the three sets of slider gear plates, and the second center gear meshes with the three sets of slider gear plates. The second center gear is connected to the drive gear via a shaft key.

[0011] An online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears includes an online inspection table, which is set between a No. 2 machining lathe and a double-layer hopper. The top of the online inspection table is provided with an inspection connecting slider and an outer diameter inspection ring. The top of the inspection connecting slider is provided with a lifting inspection connecting block, and an end jump inspection rod is connected inside the lifting inspection connecting block. The online testing station has a device connection box on one side of its top, and a testing drive device is connected to the side of the device connection box near the outer diameter testing ring. One end of the testing drive device is connected to a standard testing bevel gear, and a central testing fixture is provided on the inner side of the testing ring.

[0012] Preferably, a translational slide rail connects the detection connecting slider and the online detection platform, one end of the end jump detection rod is connected to an end jump test probe, and an end jump meter is provided on the top of the end jump detection rod. A lifting block is provided at the end of the end jump detection rod away from the end jump test probe, and a lifting cylinder is provided inside the lifting detection connecting block, with one end of the lifting cylinder connected to the lifting block.

[0013] Preferably, the central detection fixture is a hollow cylindrical shape, and the central detection fixture is connected to the online detection table through a bearing. The central detection fixture is provided with multiple sets of outward expansion clamping blocks, and a connecting telescopic rod is connected between the outward expansion clamping blocks and the central detection fixture. A pressure sensor is provided on the outside of the outward expansion clamping blocks. A frustum top block is connected to the top center of the central detection fixture, and an outward expansion cylinder is connected to the bottom of the frustum top block.

[0014] Preferably, the online detection station is equipped with a detection moving motor, and a central transmission box is provided on one side of the detection moving motor. A first detection lead screw and a second detection lead screw are respectively connected to the two sides of the central transmission box, and the included angle between the first detection lead screw and the second detection lead screw is a right angle. The output shaft of the detection moving motor is connected to the second detection lead screw by a shaft key, and a driving worm gear is provided on the outer side of the second detection lead screw. A driving worm wheel that meshes with the driving worm gear is provided below the driving worm gear, and the driving worm wheel is fixedly sleeved on the outer side of the first detection lead screw.

[0015] Preferably, a second transmission slider is threadedly connected to the second detection lead screw, a second transmission slide rod is connected to the top of the second transmission slider, and a connecting drive block is connected to the top of the second transmission slide rod. A rotary drive motor is connected to one side of the connecting drive block, and one end of the rotary drive motor is connected to the detection drive device inside the connecting drive block. A first transmission slider is threadedly connected to the first detection lead screw, and a first transmission slide rod is connected to both ends of the first transmission slider. One end of the first transmission slide rod is connected to the lifting detection connecting block.

[0016] The technical effects and advantages of this application are as follows: 1. Compared with existing technologies, this automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system can realize automated production and inspection, increasing the standardization, continuity and safety of production. First, the bevel gear blank placed on the double-layer hopper is transported to the No. 1 machining lathe by the sliding connecting frame on the transfer frame through the rotating clamp block for processing. The double-layer hopper is fed up and down by synchronous belt. After processing, it is returned to its original position, and the material tray tooling limits the workpiece to ensure accurate gripping by the gripper. After processing, the bevel gear blank can be transported to the turning table for turning and cleaning. The bevel gear blank is rotated to a suitable position, and the residue and cutting oil on the surface of the bevel gear blank are cleaned. After cleaning and turning, it is transported to the sampling inspection table for sampling inspection. After quality inspection, the bevel gear is transported to the No. 2 machining lathe for further processing. The finished products are inspected at the online inspection table, and the qualified finished products are placed in the double-layer hopper.

[0017] 2. Compared with the prior art, this automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system are equipped with switchable multi-head clamps, and multiple clamps are driven by a single cylinder for clamping, which makes the clamps more applicable and reduces the production and use costs of the equipment. The rotating clamp block can connect multiple clamps according to production needs. When the clamp cylinder is performing clamping work, it drives the telescopic shaft and the drive gear plate connected to it to extend into the clamp connecting block, and drives the drive gear to rotate during the telescopic process. Before completing the machining work or switching work, it is reset, and the clamping block of the clamp is reset during the reset process. The clamping work can be completed by switching the rotating connecting block driven by the motor.

[0018] 3. Compared with the prior art, this automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears and its online inspection system can perform precise online inspection of finished products, and multiple inspections can be performed simultaneously. After clamping and fixing, the control of the expansion cylinder stops moving, and the inner diameter information of the bevel gear being inspected can be calculated based on the extension and retraction distance of the expansion cylinder. During the fixing process, the outer diameter of the finished bevel gear is detected by the outer diameter detection ring. The standard inspection bevel gear drives the finished bevel gear to rotate, and the end runout value of the finished bevel gear during rotation is detected by the end runout detection rod. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sliding connection frame in this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating clamp block in this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure at the rotating connecting block in this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the drive structure connected to the rotating shaft clamping block in this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the drive structure connected to the annular clamping block in this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the online testing station in this application; Figure 8 This is a top view of the structure of the online testing station in this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the end jump detection rod in this application; Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the side cross-section of the central detection fixture in this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the drive structure connected to the detection motor in this application. Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the detection drive device in this application; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission drive structure at the detection mobile motor of this application.

[0020] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Lathe No. 1; 11. Safety net; 2. Lathe No. 2; 3. Control panel; 4. Turning table; 5. Conveyor / transfer frame; 51. Sliding connecting frame; 511. Transport connecting block; 52. Switching motor; 521. Rotary connecting block; 53. Rotary clamping block; 54. No. 1 clamp; 541. Rotary shaft clamping block; 542. Drive gear; 543. No. 1 center gear; 544. Clamping block gear plate; 545. 55. Clamping block connecting block; 551. Clamping connecting block; 56. Clamping fixture No. 3; 561. Annular clamping block; 562. Shrinking connecting block; 5621. Drive slide groove; 563. Slider gear plate; 564. Slider slide rod; 565. No. 2 center gear; 57. Clamping fixture No. 4; 58. Clamping cylinder; 581. Telescopic shaft; 582. Drive gear plate; 6. Online inspection table; 61. Inspection connecting slider; 611. Translation slide 62. Rail; 63. Lifting detection connecting block; 64. End jump detection rod; 65. End jump test probe; 66. End jump meter; 67. Lifting block; 68. Lifting cylinder; 69. Equipment connection box; 60. Detection drive device; 61. Standard detection bevel gear; 62. Connecting drive block; 63. Rotation drive motor; 64. Outer diameter detection ring; 65. Center detection fixture; 66. Outer expansion clamp; 67. Pressure sensor 672. Connecting telescopic rod; 673. Frustum top block; 674. Outward expansion cylinder; 68. Detection moving motor; 681. Central transmission box; 6811. Drive worm gear; 6812. Drive worm wheel; 682. Detection screw No. 1; 683. Detection screw No. 2; 684. Transmission slider No. 1; 6841. Transmission slide bar No. 1; 685. Transmission slider No. 2; 6851. Transmission slide bar No. 2; 7. Double-layer silo; 8. Sampling inspection table. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] As attached Figures 1 to 13 The automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears shown includes a first machining lathe 1, a second machining lathe 2, and a transfer frame 5. Safety nets 11 are installed on the outer sides of both the first machining lathe 1 and the second machining lathe 2, and the transfer frame 5 is located above the first machining lathe 1 and the second machining lathe 2. Double-layer hoppers 7 are installed below both ends of the transfer frame 5. Between machining lathe 1 and machining lathe 2, from left to right, are a turning table 4, a sampling table 8, and an operating console 3. A sliding connecting frame 51 is slidably connected to the conveyor frame 5, and a transport connecting block 511 is connected to the bottom of the sliding connecting frame 51. A switching motor 52 and a rotating clamping block 53 are connected to both sides of the transport connecting block 511. A safety net 11 is used to separate the processing area from people to ensure the safety of production. The processing of this equipment is controlled by the operating console 3, which is a common technical means in this field. Its specific structure and operating principle will not be described in detail here. Two sets of double-layer hoppers 7 are used to hold bevel gear blanks and bevel gear finished products, respectively. The double-layer hoppers 7 contain upper and lower material trays, which are fed up and down by a synchronous belt. After processing, the material trays are returned to their original positions, and the tooling on the material trays limits the workpiece to ensure accurate gripping by the gripper. The double-layer hoppers 7 are a common technical means in this field, and will not be described in detail here. The bevel gear blank placed on the double-layer silo 7 is transported to the first machining lathe 1 by the sliding connecting frame 51 on the transfer frame 5 via the rotating clamp block 53 for processing. After processing, the bevel gear blank can be transported to the turning table 4 for turning and cleaning. The turning table 4 can adjust the posture of the workpiece in the process. It uses a rotary cylinder to drive the workpiece to change its posture and realize the turning action. The upper part includes the workpiece and the positioning detection. The turning table 4 is a common technical means in this field and will not be described in detail here. The bevel gear blank is rotated to a suitable position and the residue and cutting oil on the surface of the bevel gear blank are cleaned. After cleaning and turning, it is transported to the sampling inspection table 8 for sampling inspection. The sampling inspection table 8 is used for sampling inspection after turning and vertical machining. It can be set to manual sampling inspection and automatic sampling inspection, which is convenient for debugging and quality control. After quality inspection, the bevel gear is transported to the second machining lathe 2 for further processing.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, a rotary connecting block 521 is provided inside the rotary fixture block 53, and the output shaft of the switching motor 52 is connected to the rotary connecting block 521. One end of the switching motor 52 is connected to the rotary fixture block 53, and a first fixture 54, a second fixture 55, a third fixture 56, and a fourth fixture 57 are sequentially connected to the outer side of the rotary fixture block 53 in a circumferential direction. The rotary fixture block 53 can connect multiple fixtures according to production needs, wherein the first fixture 54, the second fixture 55, the third fixture 56, and the fourth fixture 57 are connected to the rotary fixture block 53. Each fixture corresponds to a different clamping action. Fixtures 54, 55, 56, and 57 can be switched by rotating the rotating connecting block 521 driven by the switching motor 52. During the clamping process, a laser displacement sensor is added to detect the distance between the fixtures. Since the upper and lower dimensions of the blank are different, the data measured by the sensor are different in the two orientations, thereby determining the orientation of the workpiece. Different fixtures can be switched according to the different clamping positions required.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, clamps 54, 55, 56, and 57 are all connected to the rotary connecting block 521. A clamp cylinder 58 is connected to the end of the rotary clamp block 53 furthest from the switching motor 52. A clamp connecting block 551 is provided at the end of clamps 54, 55, 56, and 57 closest to the rotary connecting block 521. A drive gear 542 is installed inside the clamp connecting block 551, and a telescopic shaft 581 is installed inside the clamp cylinder 58. One end of the telescopic shaft 581 is connected to… There is a drive gear plate 582 that meshes with the drive gear 542; the clamping cylinder 58 drives one set of clamps 54, 55, 56 and 57 to perform clamping work. When the clamping work is performed, the clamping cylinder 58 drives the telescopic shaft 581 and the drive gear plate 582 connected to it to extend into the clamping connecting block 551. During the telescopic process, the drive gear 542 is rotated. The clamping cylinder 582 is reset before the processing work is completed or before the work is switched. During the reset process, the clamping block of the clamp is reset.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the first clamp 54 is internally connected to two sets of symmetrical rotating shaft clamping blocks 541, and the top of the rotating shaft clamping blocks 541 is connected to a clamping block connecting block 545. The top of the clamping block connecting block 545 is connected to a clamping block gear plate 544, and a first central gear 543 is disposed between the two sets of clamping block gear plates 544. The first central gear 543 meshes with the two sets of clamping block gear plates 544, and the first central gear 543 is connected to the drive gear 542 via a shaft key; the first clamp 54 and the third clamp 56 respectively Representing two types of clamps, clamp 54 uses two sets of symmetrical rotating shaft clamping blocks 541 to perform clamping actions. During the rotation of drive gear 542, it drives center gear 543 to rotate. During the rotation of center gear 543, it drives two sets of clamping block gear plates 544 to move. During the movement of clamping block gear plates 544, it drives the clamping block connecting blocks 545 connected to them to move closer or further apart, thereby driving the two sets of rotating shaft clamping blocks 541 to complete clamping or releasing actions.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the third clamp 56 is internally connected to three sets of annular clamping blocks 561 arranged in a circular array. A retractable connecting block 562 is connected to the top of each annular clamping block 561, and a slider gear plate 563 is connected to the top of each retractable connecting block 562. A slider slide rod 564 connects the slider gear plate 563 to the clamping connecting block 551. A drive groove 5621 is provided between the retractable connecting block 562 and the slider gear plate 563, providing mutual sliding connection. A second central gear 565 is provided between the three sets of slider gear plates 563, and the second central gear 565 connects to the three sets of slider gear plates 563. The two center gears 565 and the drive gear 542 are connected by a key. During the rotation of the drive gear 542, the two center gears 565 are driven to rotate. During the rotation of the two center gears 565, the three sets of slider gear plates 563 slide on the slider rod 564. During the movement of the slider gear plates 563, the shrinking connecting block 562 and the annular clamping block 561 connected to it are driven to move through the drive groove 5621. During the movement of the three sets of annular clamping blocks 561, they move closer or further away from each other and complete clamping or fixing during the movement.

[0027] An online inspection system for an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears includes an online inspection table 6, which is set between a second machining lathe 2 and a double-layer silo 7. The top of the online inspection table 6 is provided with a detection connecting slider 61 and an outer diameter detection ring 66. The top of the detection connecting slider 61 is provided with a lifting detection connecting block 62, and an end jump detection rod 63 is connected inside the lifting detection connecting block 62. The online inspection station 6 has an equipment connection box 64 on one side of its top. A detection drive device 65 is connected to the side of the equipment connection box 64 near the outer diameter detection ring 66. One end of the detection drive device 65 is connected to a standard detection bevel gear 651. A central detection fixture 67 is located inside the outer diameter detection ring 66. The online inspection station 6 is used to inspect the finished products produced by the No. 2 machining lathe 2. The finished bevel gears are placed on the central detection fixture 67 for fixation. During the fixing process, the outer diameter detection ring 66 detects the outer diameter of the finished bevel gears. A high-precision laser rangefinder is located inside the outer diameter detection ring 66. The instrument, including the outer diameter detection ring 66 and the high-precision laser rangefinder inside it, are common technologies in the field and will not be described in detail here. The inner diameter of the bevel gear is detected by the central detection fixture 67. The end jump detection rod 63 is moved to the detection position of the bevel gear by the detection connecting slider 61 and the lifting detection connecting block 62. At the same time, the detection drive device 65 drives the standard detection bevel gear 651 to the position where it meshes with the bevel gear. The standard detection bevel gear 651 drives the bevel gear to rotate, and the end jump value of the bevel gear during rotation is detected by the end jump detection rod 63.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, a translational slide rail 611 connects the detection connecting slider 61 and the online detection stage 6. One end of the end jump detection rod 63 is connected to an end jump test needle 631, and an end jump meter 632 is provided on the top of the end jump detection rod 63. A lifting block 633 is provided at the end of the end jump detection rod 63 away from the end jump test needle 631. A lifting cylinder 634 is provided inside the lifting detection connecting block 62, and one end of the lifting cylinder 634 is connected to the lifting block 633. The detection connecting slider 61 can slide on the translational slide rail 611, and the lifting block 633 and the end jump detection rod 63 connected to it can be moved to a suitable detection height by the lifting cylinder 634. The end jump detection rod 63 inserts the end jump test needle 631 into the tooth surface of the bevel gear for detection, and the detection data is fed back to the end jump meter 632. The end jump detection principle of the entire end jump detection rod 63 is a common technical means in the field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the central detection fixture 67 is a hollow cylinder, and is connected to the online detection table 6 via bearings. Multiple sets of outward-expanding clamping blocks 671 are provided inside the central detection fixture 67, and a connecting telescopic rod 672 connects the outward-expanding clamping blocks 671 to the central detection fixture 67. A pressure sensor 6711 is provided on the outer side of the outward-expanding clamping blocks 671. A frustum-shaped top block 673 is connected to the center of the top of the central detection fixture 67, and an outward-expanding cylinder 674 is connected to the bottom of the frustum-shaped top block 673. The central detection fixture 67 can rotate freely within the online detection table 6. When the bevel gear to be detected is placed in the central detection fixture 67... When the bevel gear is placed between the outward expansion clamp 671 and the central detection clamp 67, the outward expansion cylinder 674 drives the frustum top block 673 to rise. During the rising process, the frustum top block 673 can squeeze the outward expansion clamp 671 outward. During the squeezing process, the outward expansion clamp 671 moves within the central detection clamp 67 through the connecting telescopic rod 672 and clamps the inner wall of the bevel gear being detected. The pressure sensor 6711 provides feedback on the clamping action and controls the outward expansion cylinder 674 to stop moving after clamping and fixing. The inner diameter information of the bevel gear being detected can be calculated based on the telescopic distance of the outward expansion cylinder 674.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, an online detection station 6 is equipped with a detection moving motor 68, and a central transmission box 681 is provided on one side of the detection moving motor 68. A first detection lead screw 682 and a second detection lead screw 683 are respectively connected to the two sides of the central transmission box 681, and the included angle between the first detection lead screw 682 and the second detection lead screw 683 is a right angle. The output shaft of the detection moving motor 68 is connected to the second detection lead screw 683 via a key. A drive worm gear 6811 is provided on the outer side of the second detection lead screw 683, and a drive worm wheel 6812 meshing with the drive worm gear 6811 is provided below the drive worm gear 6811. The drive worm wheel 6812 is fixedly sleeved on the first detection lead screw. The outer side of rod 682; driven by detection moving motor 68 through central transmission box 681, the first detection lead screw 682 and the second detection lead screw 683 rotate. Detection moving motor 68 drives the second detection lead screw 683 and drive worm gear 6811 to rotate. During the rotation of drive worm gear 6811, drive worm wheel 6812 to rotate. In turn, drive worm wheel 6812 drives the first detection lead screw 682 connected to it to rotate. This allows the first detection lead screw 682 and the second detection lead screw 683 to rotate synchronously and to rotate the same number of revolutions.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, a second transmission slider 685 is threadedly connected to the second detection lead screw 683. A second transmission slide rod 6851 is connected to the top of the second transmission slider 685, and a connecting drive block 652 is connected to the top of the second transmission slide rod 6851. A rotation drive motor 653 is connected to one side of the connecting drive block 652, and one end of the rotation drive motor 653 is connected to the detection drive device 65 within the connecting drive block 652. A first transmission slider 684 is threadedly connected to the first detection lead screw 682, and both ends of the first transmission slider 684 are connected to a first transmission slide rod 6841. One end of the first transmission slide rod 6841 is connected to the lifting... The detection connecting block 62 is connected; during the rotation of the second detection lead screw 683, it drives the second transmission slider 685 connected to it to move. During the movement of the second transmission slider 685, it drives the connecting drive block 652 and the detection drive device 65 connected to it to move through the second transmission slide rod 6851. The rotation drive motor 653 drives the standard detection bevel gear 651 to rotate through the detection drive device 65. During the rotation of the first detection lead screw 682, it drives the first transmission slider 684 to move. The first transmission slider 684 drives the lifting detection connecting block 62 to move through the first transmission slide rod 6841.

[0032] The working process of this application is as follows: First, the bevel gear blank placed on the double-layer hopper 7 is transported to the No. 1 machining lathe 1 by the sliding connecting frame 51 on the transfer frame 5 through the rotating clamp block 53 for processing. The double-layer hopper 7 feeds material up and down in a synchronous belt. After processing, it is returned to its original position, and the material tray fixture limits the workpiece to ensure accurate gripping by the gripper. After processing, the bevel gear blank can be transported to the turning table 4 for turning and cleaning. The bevel gear blank is rotated to a suitable position, and the residue and cutting oil on the surface of the bevel gear blank are cleaned. After cleaning and turning, it is transported to the sampling inspection table 8 for sampling inspection. After quality inspection, the bevel gear blank is transported to the No. 2 machining lathe 2 for further processing. Furthermore, the rotating clamp block 53 can connect multiple clamps according to production needs. When the clamp cylinder 58 is performing clamping work, it drives the telescopic shaft 581 and the drive gear plate 582 connected to it to extend into the clamp connecting block 551. During the telescopic process, it drives the drive gear 542 to rotate. Before completing the processing work or switching work, it is reset. During the reset process, the clamping block of the clamp is reset. The clamp switching work can be completed by driving the rotating connecting block 521 to rotate through the switching motor 52. When switching to clamp 54, clamp 54 completes the clamping action through two sets of symmetrical rotating shaft clamping blocks 541. During the rotation of drive gear 542, it drives center gear 543 to rotate. During the rotation of center gear 543, it drives two sets of clamping block gear plates 544 to move. During the movement of clamping block gear plates 544, it drives the clamping block connecting blocks 545 connected to them to move closer or further away from each other, thereby driving the two sets of rotating shaft clamping blocks 541 to complete the clamping or releasing action. Furthermore, when switching to clamp number 3 56, the drive gear 542 drives the second center gear 565 to rotate during rotation. The second center gear 565 drives the three sets of slider gear plates 563 to slide on the slider slide rod 564 during rotation. During the movement, the slider gear plates 563 drive the shrink connecting block 562 and the annular clamping block 561 connected to it to move through the drive slide groove 5621. During the movement, the three sets of annular clamping blocks 561 move closer or further away from each other and complete clamping or fixing during the movement. During online inspection, the finished bevel gear is placed on the central inspection fixture 67 for fixation. When the bevel gear to be inspected is placed in the central inspection fixture 67, the bevel gear is placed between the outer expansion clamping block 671 and the central inspection fixture 67. The outer expansion cylinder 674 drives the frustum top block 673 to rise. During the rising process, the frustum top block 673 can squeeze the outer expansion clamping block 671 outward. During the squeezing process, the outer expansion clamping block 671 moves in the central inspection fixture 67 through the connecting telescopic rod 672 and clamps the inner wall of the bevel gear to be inspected. The pressure sensor 6711 provides feedback on the clamping action and controls the outer expansion cylinder 674 to stop moving after clamping and fixing. The inner diameter information of the bevel gear to be inspected can be calculated based on the telescopic distance of the outer expansion cylinder 674. During the fixing process, the outer diameter detection ring 66 detects the outer diameter of the finished bevel gear. The detection moving motor 68 drives the first detection lead screw 682 and the second detection lead screw 683 to rotate through the central transmission box 681. The detection moving motor 68 drives the second detection lead screw 683 and the drive worm gear 6811 to rotate. During the rotation of the drive worm gear 6811, the drive worm wheel 6812 is driven to rotate. During the rotation of the drive worm wheel 6812, the first detection lead screw 682 connected to it is driven to rotate. During the rotation of the second detection lead screw 683, the second transmission slider 685 connected to it is driven to move. During the movement of the second transmission slider 685, the second transmission slider 685 drives the connecting drive block 652 and the detection drive device 65 connected to it to move to the position where it meshes with the finished bevel gear. The standard detection bevel gear 651 drives the finished bevel gear to rotate. During the rotation, the end jump detection rod 63 detects the end jump value of the finished bevel gear during rotation. During rotation, the first detection lead screw 682 drives the first transmission slider 684 to move, and the first transmission slider 684 drives the lifting detection connecting block 62 to move through the first transmission slide rod 6841. The lifting block 633 and the end jump detection rod 63 connected to it can be moved to a suitable detection height through the lifting cylinder 634. The rotation drive motor 653 drives the standard detection bevel gear 651 to rotate through the detection drive device 65. During the rotation, the end jump detection rod 63 inserts the end jump test needle 631 into the tooth surface of the bevel gear for detection, and the detection data is fed back to the end jump meter 632.

[0033] Finally: The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears, comprising a first machining lathe (1), a second machining lathe (2), and a transfer frame (5), characterized in that: Safety nets (11) are provided on the outside of both the No. 1 machining lathe (1) and the No. 2 machining lathe (2), and the conveying and transfer frame (5) is located above the No. 1 machining lathe (1) and the No. 2 machining lathe (2). Double-layer hoppers (7) are provided below both ends of the conveying and transfer frame (5). Among them, a turning table (4), a sampling table (8), and an operating table (3) are arranged sequentially from left to right between the No. 1 machining lathe (1) and the No. 2 machining lathe (2). A sliding connecting frame (51) is slidably connected on the conveying and transfer frame (5), and a transport connecting block (511) is connected to the bottom end of the sliding connecting frame (51). A switching motor (52) and a rotating fixture block (53) are respectively connected to both sides of the transport connecting block (511).

2. The automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating clamp block (53) is provided with a rotating connecting block (521), and the output shaft of the switching motor (52) is connected to the rotating connecting block (521). One end of the switching motor (52) is connected to the rotating clamp block (53), and the outer side of the rotating clamp block (53) is connected in a circumferential direction with clamp No. 1 (54), clamp No. 2 (55), clamp No. 3 (56), and clamp No. 4 (57).

3. The automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first clamp (54), the second clamp (55), the third clamp (56), and the fourth clamp (57) are all connected to the rotating connecting block (521). The end of the rotating clamp block (53) away from the switching motor (52) is connected to the clamp cylinder (58). The first clamp (54), the second clamp (55), the third clamp (56), and the fourth clamp (57) are all provided with clamp connecting blocks (551) at the end near the rotating connecting block (521). The clamp connecting block (551) is provided with a drive gear (542). The clamp cylinder (58) is provided with a telescopic shaft (581). One end of the telescopic shaft (581) is connected to a drive gear plate (582) that meshes with the drive gear (542).

4. The automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first clamp (54) is connected to two sets of symmetrical rotating shaft clamping blocks (541), and the top of the rotating shaft clamping block (541) is connected to a clamping block connecting block (545). The top of the clamping block connecting block (545) is connected to a clamping block gear plate (544), and a first central gear (543) is provided between the two sets of clamping block gear plates (544). The first central gear (543) meshes with the two sets of clamping block gear plates (544), and the first central gear (543) is connected to the drive gear (542) through a shaft key.

5. The automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third clamp (56) is connected to three sets of annular clamping blocks (561) arranged in a ring. The top of the annular clamping block (561) is connected to a shrinking connecting block (562). The top of the shrinking connecting block (562) is connected to a slider gear plate (563). A slider slide rod (564) is connected between the slider gear plate (563) and the clamping connecting block (551). A drive slide groove (5621) is provided between the shrinking connecting block (562) and the slider gear plate (563) for mutual sliding connection. A second center gear (565) is provided between the three sets of slider gear plates (563). The second center gear (565) meshes with the three sets of slider gear plates (563). The second center gear (565) is connected to the drive gear (542) by a shaft key.

6. An online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears, applicable to bevel gears processed by an automated production line for precision machining of bevel gears as described in any one of claims 1-5, comprising an online inspection table (6), characterized in that: The online inspection station (6) is set between the No. 2 machining lathe (2) and the double-layer silo (7). The top of the online inspection station (6) is provided with an inspection connecting slider (61) and an outer diameter inspection ring (66). The top of the inspection connecting slider (61) is provided with a lifting inspection connecting block (62), and the lifting inspection connecting block (62) is connected to an end jump inspection rod (63). Among them, the online testing station (6) has a device connection box (64) on one side of its top, and the device connection box (64) is connected to a testing drive device (65) on the side near the outer diameter testing ring (66). One end of the testing drive device (65) is connected to a standard testing bevel gear (651), and a central testing fixture (67) is provided on the inner side of the outer diameter testing ring (66).

7. The online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 6, characterized in that: A translation slide rail (611) is connected between the detection connecting slider (61) and the online detection platform (6). One end of the end jump detection rod (63) is connected to an end jump test needle (631), and an end jump meter (632) is provided on the top of the end jump detection rod (63). A lifting block (633) is provided at the end of the end jump detection rod (63) away from the end jump test needle (631). A lifting cylinder (634) is provided inside the lifting detection connecting block (62), and one end of the lifting cylinder (634) is connected to the lifting block (633).

8. The online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 7, characterized in that: The central detection fixture (67) is a hollow cylinder, and the central detection fixture (67) is connected to the online detection table (6) through a bearing. The central detection fixture (67) is provided with multiple sets of outward expansion clamping blocks (671), and a connecting telescopic rod (672) is connected between the outward expansion clamping blocks (671) and the central detection fixture (67). A pressure sensor (6711) is provided on the outside of the outward expansion clamping blocks (671). A frustum top block (673) is connected to the top center of the central detection fixture (67), and an outward expansion cylinder (674) is connected to the bottom of the frustum top block (673).

9. The online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 8, characterized in that: The online testing station (6) is equipped with a testing moving motor (68), and a central transmission box (681) is provided on one side of the testing moving motor (68). The two sides of the central transmission box (681) are respectively connected to a first testing lead screw (682) and a second testing lead screw (683), and the included angle between the first testing lead screw (682) and the second testing lead screw (683) is a right angle. The output shaft of the testing moving motor (68) is connected to the second testing lead screw (683) by a shaft key, and a driving worm gear (6811) is provided on the outside of the second testing lead screw (683). A driving worm wheel (6812) is provided below the driving worm gear (6811) and meshes with it. The driving worm wheel (6812) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first testing lead screw (682).

10. The online inspection system for precision machining of bevel gears according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second detection lead screw (683) is connected to the second transmission slider (685) by a thread. The top of the second transmission slider (685) is connected to the second transmission slide rod (6851), and the top of the second transmission slide rod (6851) is connected to the connecting drive block (652). One side of the connecting drive block (652) is connected to the rotation drive motor (653), and one end of the rotation drive motor (653) is connected to the detection drive device (65) inside the connecting drive block (652). The first detection lead screw (682) is connected to the first transmission slider (684) by a thread. Both ends of the first transmission slider (684) are connected to the first transmission slide rod (6841), and one end of the first transmission slide rod (6841) is connected to the lifting detection connecting block (62).

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