A fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment

Abstract

This invention belongs to the technical field of bearing production equipment, and particularly relates to a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment. It includes a worktable, with two sets of feeding and discharging conveyor belts arranged side-by-side on the outer side of the worktable above the protective housing. These belts are used for receiving workpieces input inward and output outward. A transverse feeding mechanism is installed on the worktable above the discharging conveyor belt. A linkage drive assembly is provided between the transverse and longitudinal feeding mechanisms. A tilting mechanism is installed on the worktable below the laser cladding assembly, and a clamping mechanism is installed below the worktable corresponding to the auxiliary feeding mechanism. This invention is rationally designed, simple in structure, and easy to process. It integrates automatic feeding, laser cladding, and unloading functions, improving the linkage between equipment, ensuring smooth production, reducing labor intensity, guaranteeing processing progress, and meeting usage requirements.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of bearing production equipment, and in particular relates to a fully automatic laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of the bearing system, the bearing cage endures high-speed rotation, friction and wear, and complex operating conditions over long periods, making its surface susceptible to wear, corrosion, or fatigue damage. During the manufacturing process, laser cladding equipment is typically used to form a cladding layer of the required thickness on the outer or inner surface of the part. Laser cladding technology uses a high-energy laser beam to form a metallurgically bonded alloy cladding layer on the cage surface, significantly improving its wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance, thereby extending its service life and reducing maintenance costs.

[0003] Bearing retainers come in a variety of specifications and types, with the most common being the annular hollow type. There are also irregularly shaped retainers, such as those with a non-I-shaped design. Existing cladding equipment has certain shortcomings when performing laser cladding on these types of parts, specifically:

[0004] High dependence on manual labor: In existing technologies, the loading, positioning, and unloading of workpieces all require manual intervention, leading to interruptions in the processing flow and a significant reduction in production efficiency. Especially in mass production scenarios, manual operation becomes a key factor restricting capacity improvement.

[0005] Poor system coordination: Due to the lack of automated transmission capabilities, it is difficult for various modules of the equipment (such as the workpiece clamping table and processing table) to achieve efficient collaboration. Timing errors introduced by manual operation can easily lead to mismatch between processing parameters and workpiece position, affecting the uniformity of the cladding layer.

[0006] Insufficient clamping adaptability: When clamping different specifications of workpieces, it is difficult to adapt to different specifications of bearing retainers, which affects the subsequent processing. Frequent replacement of positioning fixtures or manual adjustment not only increases labor intensity but also easily causes positioning deviations, which in turn leads to a decrease in cladding accuracy.

[0007] The aforementioned drawbacks not only increase labor costs but also limit the equipment's application potential in the precision manufacturing field. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a fully automated laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers that integrates intelligent feeding, high-precision clamping, and multi-module linkage. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention addresses the technical problems existing in the above-mentioned bearing retainer cladding process by proposing a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment that is reasonably designed, simple in structure, easy to process, and integrates automatic feeding, delivery, laser cladding processing and unloading functions. This equipment improves the linkage between devices to ensure the smooth operation of production and processing, reduces labor intensity, guarantees the processing progress, and fully meets the usage requirements.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this invention is a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment, including a worktable. A protective cover is provided above the worktable. Two sets of feeding conveyor belts and discharging conveyor belts are arranged side-by-side on the outer side of the worktable above the protective cover, for receiving workpieces input inward and output outward. A transverse material handling mechanism is provided on the worktable above the discharging conveyor belt. Four sets of baffles are arranged in a rectangular pattern on the worktable for workpiece conveying and transfer. An anti-wear plate is provided on the worktable inside the baffles. A conveying platform is provided on the anti-wear plate. A clamping mechanism is provided above the conveying platform. A pushing mechanism is provided behind the rear baffles. A pushing mechanism is provided near the front baffles. A horizontal feeding mechanism is provided on the platform, and a vertical feeding mechanism is provided on the worktable located inside the left side of the baffle. A linkage drive assembly is provided between the horizontal and vertical feeding mechanisms. A stand is provided on the other side of the worktable above the pushing mechanism. A laser cladding assembly that can be vertically lifted and adjusted is provided on the stand. A flipping mechanism is provided on the worktable below the laser cladding assembly. A positioning mechanism is provided below the worktable corresponding to the flipping mechanism. An opening and closing door assembly is provided on the front side of the laser cladding assembly. A horizontal discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the opening and closing door assembly. An auxiliary feeding mechanism is provided on the worktable located at the geometric center of the abrasion plate. A clamping mechanism is provided below the worktable corresponding to the auxiliary feeding mechanism.

[0010] Preferably, the transverse material handling mechanism includes a frame plate, a rodless cylinder is arranged above the frame plate, a vertical drive cylinder is arranged at the output end of the rodless cylinder, a support plate is arranged at the output end of the vertical drive cylinder, a clamping cylinder is arranged on the support plate, and the pushing mechanism includes a pushing drive cylinder, a pushing plate is arranged at the output end of the pushing drive cylinder.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a driven gear connected to the conveyor table, a driving gear located at one corner of the conveyor table, the driving gear and the driven gear meshing, a vertical plate above the driven gear, a ring frame above the vertical plate, a concave placement plate inside the ring frame, a rotating ring inside the placement plate, worm gear teeth on one outer periphery of the rotating ring, a support frame outside the ring frame, a worm cooperating with the worm gear teeth inside the support frame, a driven wheel on one side of the worm, a driving wheel inside the support frame, a telescopic abutment located inside the ring frame at the geometric center of the placement plate, a limit rod inside the telescopic abutment, and an arc-shaped groove inside the rotating ring that matches the limit rod.

[0012] Preferably, the transverse feeding mechanism includes a transverse push plate disposed near the right side stop bar, an extension rod disposed on one side of the transverse push plate, and a limit positioning rod disposed on one side of the extension rod. The longitudinal feeding mechanism includes a longitudinal drive cylinder disposed on the lower side of the worktable, a slide bar disposed on the lower side of the worktable corresponding to the output end of the longitudinal drive cylinder, a slider disposed on the slide bar, a longitudinal transfer plate disposed on the slider, a connecting block disposed below the longitudinal transfer plate and connected to the output end of the longitudinal drive cylinder, a sliding plate disposed above the other side of the longitudinal transfer plate and sliding longitudinally relative to the upper surface of the worktable, and a longitudinal push plate disposed above the sliding plate.

[0013] Preferably, the linkage drive assembly includes a rotating disk located on the inner side below the worktable, a keyed connecting plate on the rotating disk, a first rotating rod on one side of the rotating disk, and a second rotating rod on the other side of the rotating disk. Both the first and second rotating rods have keyed grooves. A first moving rod is located below the worktable inside the rotating disk. A Z-shaped connecting rod is located on one side of the first moving rod. The end of the first moving rod has a disengagement mechanism for easy connection or disengagement with the connecting rod. The second moving rod is located on the other side of the rotating disk and is connected to an extension rod. Both the ends of the first and second moving rods have concave ear seats. A connecting rod is provided between the two ear seats and is rotatably connected to it. A fixing rod is provided on one side of the ear seat and is adapted to the keyed groove for sliding.

[0014] Preferably, a rectangular groove is provided at the end of the first moving rod. The unhooking mechanism includes a pressure plate with an arc shape and elastic properties, which is set inside the first moving rod. A rotating plate is provided below the pressure plate. The upper part of the rotating plate is arc-shaped, and the lower part is J-shaped. An adjusting rod is provided on one side of the rotating plate, corresponding to the inner arc shape of the rotating plate. A receiving plate is provided at the outer end of the adjusting rod. A limit ring is provided on the outer periphery of the inner side of the adjusting rod. An L-shaped fixing plate is provided below the worktable, corresponding to the traveling direction of the receiving plate, for pushing the receiving plate to move the end of the adjusting rod toward the position of the rotating plate to complete the unhooking action. An L-shaped groove adapted to the fixing plate is provided at the end of the connecting rod to facilitate the continued movement of the connecting rod after unhooking.

[0015] Preferably, the flipping mechanism includes an I-shaped plate, a lifting drive cylinder is provided on one side of the I-shaped plate, a lifting plate is provided at the output end of the lifting drive cylinder, a vertical slide bar is provided on one side of the I-shaped plate, a vertical slide block is provided on the vertical slide bar and connected to the lifting plate, a rotary clamping cylinder is provided on one side of the vertical slide block, and the opening and closing door assembly includes a stand, an opening and closing drive cylinder is provided on one side of the stand, an L-shaped hanging curtain is provided at the output end of the opening and closing drive cylinder, and a baffle is provided on one side of the hanging curtain.

[0016] Preferably, the positioning mechanism includes a column located below the inner side of the workbench, a positioning drive cylinder is provided on one side of the column, a positioning plate is provided at the output end of the positioning drive cylinder, a positioning rod is provided above the positioning plate, a through groove is provided in the workbench corresponding to the positioning rod, a positioning slot is provided below the conveyor table corresponding to the positioning rod, and a positioning groove is provided below the conveyor table, the transverse discharge mechanism includes a transverse push drive cylinder and is located above the longitudinal drive cylinder, and a discharge plate is provided at the output end of the transverse push drive cylinder.

[0017] Preferably, the auxiliary feeding mechanism includes a hollow housing, a drive wheel located at the geometric center of the housing, auxiliary wheels located on both sides of the housing, and a synchronous belt located on the outer side of the drive wheel and auxiliary wheels, with the outer end face of the synchronous belt flush with the end face of the conveyor table.

[0018] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting base connected to the worktable, a mounting slide is provided below the mounting base, a movable slide is provided on the mounting slide, a mounting plate is provided on the movable slide, an L-shaped clamping plate is provided on one side of the mounting plate, which abuts against the corner of the conveyor table, and a clamping drive cylinder is provided on one side of the mounting base, with its output end connected to the clamping plate.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0020] This invention provides a fully automatic laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers. Utilizing a transverse loading and unloading mechanism, it can handle both pre-processed and post-processed workpieces, ensuring smooth material handling. The included pushing, transverse feeding, longitudinal feeding, and transverse unloading mechanisms facilitate workpiece transport, enabling switching between multiple positions and ensuring smooth production. This significantly improves the automation level of the equipment, meeting usage requirements. Furthermore, the included linkage drive component provides driving power from the longitudinal feeding mechanism, acting on... The horizontal feeding mechanism enables linkage between various equipment components, enhancing the functionality of the device. The established flipping mechanism can flip the workpiece to ensure comprehensive processing. At the same time, the established positioning and clamping mechanisms ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing, greatly improving the practicality of the device. This device is reasonably designed, simple in structure, and convenient to process. It integrates automatic feeding, laser cladding, and unloading functions, improving the linkage between equipment to ensure smooth production and processing, reducing labor intensity, guaranteeing processing progress, and fully meeting usage requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fully automated laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure of a fully automated laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of part of the internal structure of a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a fully automated laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a fully automated bearing retainer laser cladding equipment from another perspective;

[0027] Figure 6A bottom view schematic diagram of the internal structure of a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment;

[0028] Figure 7 A bottom view of the internal structure of a fully automated bearing retainer laser cladding equipment from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the location and structure of the uncoupling assembly;

[0030] Figure 9 A structural schematic diagram of the decoupling assembly from another perspective;

[0031] Figure 10 A front view of the internal structure of the decoupling component;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clamping mechanism;

[0033] In the above figures, 1. Workbench; 1a. Through groove; 2. Protective cover; 3. Feed conveyor belt; 4. Discharge conveyor belt; 5. Horizontal loading and unloading mechanism; 51. Frame plate; 52. Rodless cylinder; 53. Vertical drive cylinder; 54. Support plate; 55. Clamping cylinder; 6. Stop bar; 7. Wear-resistant plate; 8. Conveyor table; 81. Positioning groove; 9. Clamping mechanism; 91. Driven gear; 92. Driven gear; 93. Vertical plate; 94. Ring frame; 95. Placement plate; 96. Rotating ring; 961. Worm gear; 962. Arc groove; 97. Support frame; 98. Worm gear; 99. Driven wheel; 910. Driven wheel; 9 11. Telescopic stop bar; 912. Limiting rod; 10. Pushing mechanism; 101. Pushing drive cylinder; 102. Pushing plate; 11. Lateral feeding mechanism; 111. Horizontal push plate; 112. Extension rod; 113. Limiting and positioning rod; 12. Longitudinal feeding mechanism; 121. Longitudinal drive cylinder; 122. Sliding bar; 123. Sliding block; 124. Longitudinal transfer plate; 125. Connecting block; 126. Sliding plate; 127. Longitudinal push plate; 13. Linkage drive assembly; 131. Rotary disk; 132. Key-shaped connecting plate; 133. First rotating rod; 134. Second rotating rod; 135. Keyway; 136. First moving rod Rod; 1361, Rectangular slot; 137, Connecting rod; 1371, L-shaped slot; 138, Second moving rod; 139, Ear seat; 1310, Connecting rod; 1311, Fixed rod; 14, Stand; 15, Laser cladding assembly; 16, Tilting mechanism; 161, I-shaped plate; 162, Lifting drive cylinder; 163, Lifting plate; 164, Vertical slide bar; 165, Vertical slide block; 166, Rotary clamping cylinder; 17, Positioning mechanism; 171, Column; 172, Positioning drive cylinder; 173, Positioning plate; 174, Positioning rod; 18, Opening and closing door assembly; 181, Stand; 182, Opening and closing drive cylinder 183. Horizontal discharge mechanism; 19. Horizontal push drive cylinder; 192. Discharge plate; 20. Auxiliary feeding mechanism; 201. Housing; 202. Drive wheel; 203. Auxiliary wheel; 204. Synchronous belt; 21. Clamping mechanism; 211. Mounting seat; 212. Mounting slide bar; 213. Moving slide; 214. Mounting plate; 215. Clamping plate; 216. Clamping drive cylinder; 22. Unhooking mechanism; 221. Pressure plate; 222. Rotating plate; 223. Adjusting rod; 224. Receiving plate; 225. Limiting ring; 226. Fixing plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0035] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways than those described herein, and therefore the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0036] Examples, such as Figures 1-11As shown, a fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment includes a worktable 1. The worktable 1 provides effective support for the various equipment components, ensuring the smooth progress of the work. A protective cover 2 is installed above the worktable 1 to protect the equipment components and prevent external damage to the workpiece during processing. Two sets of feeding conveyor belts 3 and discharging conveyor belts 4 are arranged side-by-side on the outer side of the worktable 1, located inside the protective cover 2, for receiving workpieces inward and discharging them outward. The feeding conveyor belts 3 receive external workpieces to be processed and input them into the worktable. The discharging conveyor belts 4 output the processed workpieces, ensuring smooth production. A transverse loading and unloading mechanism 5 is installed on the worktable 1 above the discharging conveyor belts 4, enabling the loading and unloading of workpieces to be processed and processed workpieces, ensuring smooth material handling. The device is equipped with four sets of baffles 6 for conveying and transferring workpieces. The baffles 6 are arranged in a rectangular shape. The worktable 1 inside the baffles 6 is equipped with a wear-resistant plate 7 to prevent damage to the worktable 1 caused by the conveyor 8 during the conveying process, thereby extending the service life of the device. In other words, the baffles 6 are arranged in a square shape and form a channel for the conveyor 8 to transport the workpieces. The upper right corner of the channel is the material receiving area, the lower right corner is the transfer area, the lower left corner is the waiting area, and the upper left corner is the processing area. The workpiece conveying process is as follows: the pusher mechanism 10 conveys the workpieces in the receiving area to the transfer area, then the transverse feeding mechanism 11 conveys the workpieces in the transfer area to the waiting area, then the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 conveys the workpieces in the waiting area to the processing area, and finally the transverse discharge mechanism conveys the workpieces to the receiving area. This process is repeated to achieve fully automatic transportation of the equipment components, ensuring the smooth progress of production and processing and meeting the usage requirements.A conveyor table 8 is provided on the wear-resistant plate 7, and a clamping mechanism 9 is provided above the conveyor table 8. The conveyor table 8 moves in the aforementioned manner, driving the clamping mechanism 9 to move together with the workpiece, thereby realizing the automatic movement of the workpiece. A pushing mechanism 10 is provided behind the rear stop bar 6 to transport the workpiece in the carrying area to the transfer area. A transverse feeding mechanism 11 is provided on the worktable 1 near the front stop bar 6 to transport the workpiece in the transfer area toward the waiting area. A longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 is provided on the worktable 1 inside the left stop bar 6 to transport the workpiece in the waiting area toward the processing area. A linkage drive assembly 13 is provided between the transverse feeding mechanism 11 and the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12. This assembly utilizes the operation of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 to provide driving power to the transverse feeding mechanism, thereby achieving linkage between the various equipment components and enhancing the functionality of the device. A support frame 14 is provided on the other side above the worktable 1 corresponding to the pushing mechanism 10. A vertically adjustable laser cladding assembly 15 is installed above the support frame 14. This is a commonly used laser cladding device in the prior art; its specific working principle and operation method will not be elaborated further. Below the laser cladding assembly 15... A flipping mechanism 16 is provided on the worktable 1 to flip the workpiece to ensure comprehensive processing. A positioning mechanism 17 is provided below the worktable 1 corresponding to the flipping mechanism 16. An opening and closing door assembly 18 is provided on the front side of the laser cladding assembly 15. A transverse material discharge mechanism 19 is provided on one side of the opening and closing door assembly 18. An auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 is provided on the worktable 1 located at the geometric center of the wear-resistant plate 7. A clamping mechanism 21 is provided below the worktable 1 corresponding to the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20. The transverse material discharge mechanism 19 can transport the processed workpiece from the processing area to the bearing area. The set-in opening and closing door assembly 18 can conveniently open and close the waiting area towards the processing area, ensuring the convenience of equipment movement. The set-in positioning mechanism 17 and the set-in clamping mechanism 21 can press the position of the conveyor table 8 at the processing area to ensure its stability and ensure the smooth progress of processing. The auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 is used to assist in the conveying of workpieces that have not been conveyed from the transfer area to the bearing area by the transverse feeding mechanism 11, ensuring that the conveyor table 8 can be conveyed to the waiting area, providing convenient conditions for the subsequent conveying work and meeting the usage requirements.

[0037] In the above process: the established transverse loading and unloading mechanism 5 enables the loading and unloading of workpieces to be processed and workpieces after processing, ensuring smooth material handling. The established pushing mechanism 10, transverse feeding mechanism 11, longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, and transverse unloading mechanism 19 facilitate the transport of workpieces, especially enabling switching between multiple positions, ensuring smooth production and processing, greatly improving the automation level of the equipment, and meeting usage requirements. The established linkage drive component 13 can be driven by the operation of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, which in turn acts on the transverse feeder. In terms of structure, the linkage between various equipment components is realized, which enhances the functionality of the device. The established flipping mechanism 16 can flip the workpiece to ensure the comprehensiveness of the processing. At the same time, the established positioning mechanism 17 and clamping mechanism 21 ensure the stability of the workpiece during processing, which greatly improves the practicality of the device. The device is reasonably designed, simple in structure, and convenient to process. It integrates automatic feeding, delivery, laser cladding processing and unloading functions, improves the linkage between equipment to ensure the smooth operation of production and processing, reduces labor intensity, guarantees the processing progress, and fully meets the needs of use.

[0038] To facilitate the smooth feeding and unloading of workpieces, the transverse loading and unloading mechanism 5 includes a frame plate 51. A rodless cylinder 52 is mounted above the frame plate 51. A vertical drive cylinder 53 is mounted at the output end of the rodless cylinder 52. A support plate 54 is mounted at the output end of the vertical drive cylinder 53. A clamping cylinder 55 is mounted on the support plate 54. Specifically, the rodless cylinder 52 drives the vertical drive cylinder 53 to move laterally and adjusts it, while also causing the clamping cylinder 55 to move horizontally. On one hand, the clamping cylinder 55 can clamp the workpieces on the feeding conveyor belt 3 and transport them towards the clamping mechanism 9 of the conveyor table 8 to complete the loading operation. On the other hand, it can also load the processed workpieces from the clamping mechanism 9 of the conveyor table 8 into the feed conveyor belt 3. The material is clamped and conveyed to the discharge conveyor belt 4, realizing convenient input and output of materials. Of course, during the processing, the finished workpiece needs to be conveyed to the discharge conveyor belt 4 first, and then the workpiece on the feed conveyor belt 3 is input to ensure the smoothness of the production process. The pushing mechanism 10 includes a pushing drive cylinder 101, and a pushing plate 102 is provided at the output end of the pushing drive cylinder 101. When the workpiece is placed on the conveyor table 8, the pushing drive cylinder 101 is controlled to run, driving the pushing plate 102 to move and driving the conveyor table 8 to move until the conveyor table 8 is moved to the corner near the workbench 1, waiting for the subsequent conveying process of the workpiece to proceed, thus improving the functionality of the device.

[0039] To achieve stable clamping of the workpiece to be processed and to provide adaptability clamping for workpieces of different specifications and sizes to a certain extent, the clamping mechanism 9 includes a driven gear 91 connected to the conveyor table 8. A driving gear 92 is provided at one corner of the conveyor table 8. The driving gear 92 and the driven gear 91 mesh with each other. A vertical plate 93 is provided above the driven gear 91. A ring frame 94 is provided above the vertical plate 93. A concave placement plate 95 is provided inside the ring frame 94. A rotating ring 96 is provided inside the placement plate 95. A worm gear tooth is provided on one side of the outer periphery of the rotating ring 96. A support frame 97 is provided outside the ring frame 94. The support frame 97 contains... A worm 98 is provided to mesh with the worm gear teeth. A driven wheel 99 is provided on one side of the worm 98. A driving wheel 910 is provided inside the support frame 97. A conveyor belt is provided between the driving wheel 910 and the driven wheel 99. A motor is provided on the outside of the driving wheel 910 to provide driving power. When the driving wheel 910 rotates, it acts on the driven wheel 99 via the conveyor belt and drives the worm 98 to rotate, which in turn acts on the worm gear teeth, causing the rotating ring 96 to rotate. The arc-shaped groove 962 is used to drive the limiting rod 912, so that the telescopic stop rod 911 acts on the workpiece, ensuring the smooth realization of the clamping action. Located on the placement plate 95 A telescopic stop rod 911 is installed inside the ring frame 94 at the geometric center. A limit rod 912 is installed inside the telescopic stop rod 911. An arc-shaped groove 962 is opened inside the rotating ring 96 and is adapted to the limit rod 912. Specifically, a motor can be installed above the driving gear 92 to provide driving power. When the driving gear 92 rotates, it can drive the driven gear 91 to rotate by meshing with it, causing the clamping mechanism 9 to rotate. This allows the workpiece placed on it to rotate circumferentially, ensuring the full progress of the laser cladding work and improving the work process. For workpiece clamping: a horizontal pick-and-place machine... The mechanism 5 clamps the workpiece on the feed conveyor belt 3 and transports it to the clamping mechanism 9. Then, it controls the drive wheel 910 to rotate, causing the worm gear 98 to rotate and act on the worm gear teeth, causing the rotating ring 96 to rotate. The rotation of the rotating ring 96 can drive the limit rod 912 to move using the arc groove 962, which in turn acts on the telescopic abutment 911 to move telescopically until it acts on the outer periphery of the workpiece, ensuring the smooth realization of the clamping action. The telescopic abutment 911 moves a different distance for different specifications of workpieces, thereby clamping workpieces of different sizes and improving the functionality of the device.

[0040] To facilitate the conveying of the completed and pushed workpieces towards the waiting area, the transverse feeding mechanism 11 includes a transverse push plate 111 located near the right-side stop bar 6. An extension rod 112 is provided on one side of the transverse push plate 111, and a limit positioning rod 113 is provided on one side of the extension rod 112. Specifically, the transverse push plate 111 is positioned within the stop bar 6, with its outer end face close to the outer end face of the conveyor table 8. After being pushed by the pushing mechanism 10, the workpiece is placed at the geometric center of the transverse push plate 111. When it is necessary to convey the workpiece towards the waiting area, the transverse push plate 111 receives the driving power from the linkage drive assembly 13 and performs [further action]. Used on the conveyor table 8, it moves to the left. The driving power of the horizontal push plate 111 is transmitted through the extension rod 112. The movement of the extension rod 112 is controlled by the linkage drive assembly 13. The established limit positioning rod 113 limits the movement direction of the extension rod 112, ensuring its stability and smoothness during the movement adjustment process and preventing it from deviating, thus providing convenient conditions for the subsequent pushing and adjustment of workpieces. In order to facilitate the conveying of workpieces from the waiting area to the processing area, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 includes a longitudinal drive cylinder 121 set on the lower side of the worktable 1, and a longitudinal drive cylinder 121. A slide bar 122 is provided on the lower side of the worktable 1 corresponding to the output end 21. A slider 123 is provided on the slide bar 122. A longitudinal moving plate 124 is provided on the slider 123. A connecting block 125 is provided below the longitudinal moving plate 124 and is connected to the output end of the longitudinal drive cylinder 121. A sliding plate 126 is provided on the upper side of the other side of the longitudinal moving plate 124 and slides longitudinally relative to the upper surface of the worktable 1. A longitudinal push plate 127 is provided above the sliding plate 126. Specifically, the longitudinal moving plate 124 can move relative to the slide bar 122 together with the slider 123. The driving power is provided by the longitudinal drive cylinder 121. The sliding plate 126 is placed inside the worktable 1 and slides against it. It can move together with the longitudinal plate 124. When the longitudinal drive cylinder 121 runs, it can drive the longitudinal plate 124 and the sliding plate 126 to move together and act on the longitudinal push plate 127, so that the longitudinal push plate 127 acts on the conveyor table 8, causing the conveyor table 8 and the workpiece to move backward and move closer to the laser cladding assembly 15, ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent processing. After the workpiece is pushed to the appropriate position, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 is reset and connected to the linkage drive assembly 13, waiting for the subsequent feeding operation.

[0041] To achieve linkage between equipment components, especially during the process of conveying workpieces from the waiting area to the processing area, the linkage drive assembly 13 includes a rotating disk 131 located inside the worktable 1. A keyed connecting plate 132 is provided on the rotating disk 131. A first rotating rod 133 is provided on one side of the rotating disk 131, and a second rotating rod 134 is provided on the other side. Both the first rotating rod 133 and the second rotating rod 134 have keyed grooves 135. A first moving rod 136 is located below the worktable 1 inside the rotating disk 131. A Z-shaped connecting rod 137 is provided on one side of the first moving rod 136. One end of the connecting rod 137 is connected to the sliding plate 126 of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12. The end of the first moving rod 136 is provided with a disengagement mechanism 22 to facilitate connection or disengagement from the connecting rod 137. A second moving rod 138 is provided on the other side of the rotating disk 131 and is connected to the extension rod 112. The ends of both the first moving rod 136 and the second moving rod 138 are provided with concave ear seats 139. A connecting rod 1310 is provided between the two ear seats 139 and is rotatably connected to them. A fixed rod 1311 is provided on one side of the ear seat 139, which is adapted to the keyway 135 and slides. Specifically, the operation of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, especially the movement of the sliding plate 126, will drive the first moving rod 136. When the first moving rod 136 moves toward the geometric center of the worktable 1, the first rotating rod 133 rotates toward the geometric center of the worktable 1 due to the fixed rod 1311. At the same time, the keyway 1310 on the first moving rod 136 will also move with it, causing the rotating disk 131 to rotate. Rotation occurs. Furthermore, using the established connecting rod 1310, one end moves along with the first moving rod 136 and acts on the second moving rod 138 to pull it to the left. This allows the driving power to be applied to the transverse feeding mechanism 11, ensuring that the pushed workpiece moves toward the waiting area. The established linkage drive component 13 can output multiple driving powers from the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, realizing linkage between equipment components, improving the functionality of the device, and the linkage between equipment components can improve the automation level of the device and meet usage requirements.

[0042] To further improve the rationality of the device setup, considering the specifications of the linkage drive assembly 13 and the maximum operating range of each component, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 will be limited when driving the workpiece to its farthest position, meaning the latter's travel distance is greater than the former's. Therefore, to ensure practicality, the continuous operation of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 can be easily connected or disconnected from the linkage drive assembly 13 to prevent the aforementioned phenomenon from occurring. Specifically, a rectangular slot 1361 is provided at the end of the first moving rod 136 to provide effective installation space for the unhooking mechanism 22. The unhooking mechanism 22 includes a pressure plate 221 with an arc shape and elastic properties, located within the first moving rod 136. A rotating mechanism is provided below the pressure plate 221. The upper part of the rotating plate 222 is arc-shaped, and the lower part is J-shaped. An adjusting rod 223 is provided on one side of the rotating plate 222, corresponding to the inner arc of the rotating plate 222. A receiving plate 224 is provided at the outer end of the adjusting rod 223, and a limit ring 225 is provided on the outer periphery of the inner side of the adjusting rod 223. An L-shaped fixing plate 226 is provided below the worktable 1, corresponding to the traveling direction of the receiving plate 224. It is used to push the receiving plate 224 to move the end of the adjusting rod 223 toward the position of the rotating plate 222 to complete the unhooking action. An L-shaped groove 1371 adapted to the fixing plate 226 is opened in the end of the connecting rod 137 to facilitate the subsequent unhooking of the connecting rod 137. The movement continues, specifically described as follows: The fixed plate 226 is set on the workbench 1 and positioned at the maximum operating range of the linkage drive assembly 13. That is, when the unhooking mechanism 22 is connected to the connecting rod 137, the linkage drive assembly 13 moves along with it. As the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 operates, when it moves to a position close to the fixed plate 226, the bearing plate contacts the fixed plate 226, and the fixed plate 226 pushes the bearing plate and the adjusting rod 223. The end of the adjusting rod 223 pushes inward and acts on one end of the rotating plate 222. At this time, the rotating plate 222 rotates and pushes the pressure plate 221 outward, while the other end of the rotating plate 222, in a J-shape, disengages from the locking point of the first moving rod 136. Thus, the unhooking mechanism... Once the hook mechanism 22 disengages, the linkage drive assembly 13 stops operating. The transverse feeding mechanism 11 moves to its maximum position, awaiting the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 to transport the conveyor table 8. Meanwhile, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 continues operating until the conveyor table 8 is transported to the processing position. It then moves in the opposite direction to reset. During the reset process, the rotating plate 222 is pressed by the elastic properties of the pressure plate 221, causing one end of the rotating plate 222 to protrude beyond the first moving rod 136. It is also limited by the adjusting rod 223. When the connecting rod 137 moves close to the disengagement assembly, the corner of the connecting rod 137 presses one end of the rotating plate 222 inward until the hook of the rotating plate 222 engages with the connecting rod 137.Then, the transverse feeding mechanism 11 is reset, awaiting the next workpiece conveying operation. The above-mentioned device is simple and convenient to operate, ensuring the rational operation of equipment components and meeting usage requirements.

[0043] To achieve processing at multiple locations on both sides of the workpiece and ensure comprehensive processing, the flipping mechanism 16 includes an I-shaped plate 161. A lifting drive cylinder 162 is mounted on one side of the I-shaped plate 161, and a lifting plate 163 is mounted at the output end of the lifting drive cylinder 162. A vertical slide bar 164 is mounted on one side of the I-shaped plate 161, and a vertical slide block 165 is mounted on the vertical slide bar 164 and connected to the lifting plate 163. A rotary clamping cylinder 166 is mounted on one side of the vertical slide block 165. Specifically, after the upper half of the workpiece (such as a non-I-shaped bearing retainer) has completed laser cladding, the lifting drive cylinder 162 is moved, and simultaneously... The rotary clamping cylinder 166 is in the open / closed state, and the grippers of the rotary clamping cylinder 166 are adjusted to be close to the geometric center of the workpiece. After the position is suitable, the rotary clamping cylinder 166 is controlled to clamp the workpiece. Then, the lifting drive cylinder 162 is controlled to rise, giving the workpiece room to flip. Then, the rotary clamping cylinder 166 is controlled to flip 180°, and then the lifting drive cylinder 162 drives the workpiece to move down and place it in the clamping mechanism 9 for subsequent processing. The device is simple and convenient to operate, highly functional, and the material adjustment process is convenient, ensuring the smooth progress of production and processing and meeting the usage requirements. To ensure smooth processing and prevent external environmental influences during the process, the opening / closing door assembly 18 includes a base 181. An opening / closing drive cylinder 182 is mounted on one side of the base 181. An L-shaped hanging curtain plate 183 is mounted at the output end of the opening / closing drive cylinder 182. A baffle 184 is mounted on one side of the hanging curtain plate 183. Specifically, when the workpiece is being processed, the baffle 184 is positioned at the bottom to block the front of the protective cover 2, allowing for smooth internal cladding. When the processing is complete and the outer workpiece needs to be conveyed inward, the opening / closing drive cylinder 182 is first activated to extend its length. On the hanging curtain plate 183, the baffle 184 moves vertically upward, providing ample space for the workpiece to enter. The longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 pushes the workpiece to the position to be processed, and then controls the opening and closing drive cylinder 182 to retract, driving the baffle 184 to reset, waiting for the processing to begin. This process is repeated to ensure the smooth entry of the workpiece, allowing the processing to proceed smoothly, while also isolating the workpiece during processing to prevent it from being disturbed, thus ensuring the quality of the workpiece forming. Of course, to facilitate observation of the workpiece's processing progress, the baffle 184 can be made of transparent material, making it easy for people to observe the processing progress.

[0044] To achieve precise positioning of the workpiece at the workpiece to be processed and prevent its displacement, the positioning mechanism 17 includes a column 171 located below the inner side of the worktable 1. A positioning drive cylinder 172 is installed on one side of the column 171, and a positioning plate 173 is installed at the output end of the positioning drive cylinder 172. A positioning rod 174 is installed above the positioning plate 173. A through groove 1a is opened in the worktable 1 corresponding to the positioning rod 174, and a positioning groove 81 is opened below the conveyor table 8 corresponding to the positioning rod 174. Specifically, when the conveyor table 8 is conveyed to the appropriate position by the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, the positioning drive cylinder 172 is controlled to run, and its extension acts on the positioning plate 173, specifically causing the positioning plate 173 to enter the through groove 1a. At the same time, the positioning rod 174 acts on the positioning groove 81 of the conveyor table 8 through the through groove 1a, thus limiting the position of the workpiece. Then, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12... The device is reset and awaits the subsequent conveying of workpieces, greatly improving its functionality. To output the finished workpieces, the transverse feeding mechanism 19 includes a transverse pushing drive cylinder 191, which is positioned above the longitudinal drive cylinder 121. The output end of the transverse pushing drive cylinder 191 is equipped with a feeding plate 192. Specifically, the transverse pushing drive cylinder 191 is connected to the worktable 1 and positioned above the longitudinal drive cylinder 121 to avoid motion interference between the two. After the workpiece at the processing position is processed, the positioning mechanism 17 and the clamping mechanism 21 are controlled to disengage from the limit on the conveyor table 8. Then, the transverse pushing drive cylinder 101 is controlled to run, so that the pushing plate 102 acts on one side of the conveyor table 8 and conveys it to the loading position, waiting for the subsequent picking and unloading work. This ensures the continuity and automation of the production process and meets the usage requirements.

[0045] To ensure the smooth movement of the conveyor table 8 and the workpieces to be processed under the action of the transverse feeding mechanism 11, and to facilitate the subsequent conveying process of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12, the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 includes a hollow housing 201. A drive wheel 202 is located at the geometric center of the housing 201, and auxiliary wheels 203 are located on both sides of the housing 201. A synchronous belt 204 is located on the outer side of the drive wheel 202 and the auxiliary wheels 203. The outer end face of the synchronous belt 204 is flush with the end face of the conveyor table 8. Specifically, a motor is installed at the drive wheel 202 located above the housing 201 and placed inside the protective cover 2 to provide driving power. The conveyor table 8 travels a certain distance in advance under the cooperation of the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 and the linkage drive assembly 13. Subsequently, the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 continues to operate, causing the unhooking mechanism 22 to disengage from the linkage drive assembly 13, and realizing the longitudinal feeding mechanism. At this time, the conveyor table 8 is placed on one side of the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20. After the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12 completes feeding and resets, the drive wheel 202 is controlled to rotate. Its rotation, in cooperation with the auxiliary wheel 203, drives the synchronous belt 204 to transport materials, which in turn acts on the outer end face of the conveyor table 8, causing it to continue moving forward until it moves to the position corresponding to the longitudinal feeding mechanism 12. Then, the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 stops operating and waits for the next processing step. The above setup is that after the conveyor table 8 moves a certain distance, the auxiliary feeding mechanism 20 is used to transport it, ensuring the continuity of the material conveying process and improving the automation level of the equipment to meet the usage requirements.

[0046] To secure the conveyor table 8 at the processing position and reduce its shaking, the securing mechanism 21 includes a mounting base 211 connected to the worktable 1. A mounting slide 212 is located below the mounting base 211, a movable slide 213 is mounted on the mounting slide 212, and a mounting plate 214 is mounted on the movable slide 213. An L-shaped securing plate 215 is located on one side of the mounting plate 214, abutting against the corner of the conveyor table 8. A securing drive cylinder 216 is located on one side of the mounting base 211, and its output end is connected to the securing plate 215. Specifically, the mechanism is designed to secure the conveyor table 8 and the worktable 1. After the workpiece is transported to the processing position, the control cylinder 216 is activated, and its output acts on the clamping plate 215. The mounting plate 214 and the movable slide 213 move relative to the mounting slide 212 as the clamping plate 215 moves, so that the upper side of the clamping plate 215 abuts against the corner of the conveyor table 8, thus limiting its position and achieving clamping of the workpiece to a certain extent. In conjunction with the positioning mechanism 17, it ensures the stability of the position of the conveyor table 8, greatly reducing the possibility of deviation, meeting the usage requirements, providing convenient conditions for subsequent processing of the workpiece, and ensuring the processing effect.

[0047] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic laser cladding equipment for bearing retainers, comprising a worktable, characterized in that, A protective cover is installed above the workbench. Two sets of feeding and discharging conveyor belts are arranged side-by-side on the outer side of the workbench inside the protective cover, for receiving workpieces inward and outward respectively. A transverse material handling mechanism is installed on the workbench above the discharging conveyor belt. Four sets of baffles are arranged in a rectangular pattern on the workbench for workpiece conveying and transfer. A wear-resistant plate is installed on the workbench inside the baffles, and a conveying platform is installed on the wear-resistant plate. A clamping mechanism is installed above the conveying platform. A pushing mechanism is located behind the rear baffle. A transverse feeding mechanism is located on the workbench near the front baffle. A further feeding mechanism is located on the workbench inside the left baffle. A longitudinal feeding mechanism is provided, and a linkage drive assembly is provided between the longitudinal and transverse feeding mechanisms. A support frame is provided on the other side of the worktable corresponding to the pushing mechanism. A vertically adjustable laser cladding assembly is provided on the support frame. A flipping mechanism is provided on the worktable below the laser cladding assembly, and a positioning mechanism is provided below the worktable corresponding to the flipping mechanism. An opening and closing door assembly is provided on the front side of the laser cladding assembly, and a transverse discharge mechanism is provided on one side of the opening and closing door assembly. An auxiliary feeding mechanism is provided on the worktable located at the geometric center of the abrasion-resistant plate, and a clamping mechanism is provided below the worktable corresponding to the auxiliary feeding mechanism. The transverse feeding mechanism includes... A horizontal push plate is installed near the right-side stop bar. An extension rod is provided on one side of the horizontal push plate, and a limit positioning rod is provided on one side of the extension rod. The longitudinal feeding mechanism includes a longitudinal drive cylinder installed under the worktable. A slide bar is provided under the worktable corresponding to the output end of the longitudinal drive cylinder. A slider is provided on the slide bar, and a longitudinal transfer plate is provided on the slider. A connecting block is provided below the longitudinal transfer plate and connected to the output end of the longitudinal drive cylinder. A sliding plate is provided above the other side of the longitudinal transfer plate and slides longitudinally relative to the upper surface of the worktable. A longitudinal push plate is provided above the sliding plate. The linkage drive assembly includes a rotating disk installed inside the worktable, and a key-shaped connecting rod is provided on the rotating disk. The rotating disk has a first rotating rod on one side and a second rotating rod on the other side. Both the first and second rotating rods have keyways. A first moving rod is located below the worktable inside the rotating disk. A Z-shaped connecting rod is located on one side of the first moving rod. The end of the first moving rod has a disengagement mechanism for easy connection or disengagement with the connecting rod. The second moving rod is located on the other side of the rotating disk and is connected to an extension rod. Both the first and second moving rods have concave ear seats at their ends. A connecting rod is provided between the two ear seats and is rotatably connected to it. A fixing rod is provided on one side of the ear seat and is adapted to the keyway for sliding.

2. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The horizontal material handling mechanism includes a frame plate, a rodless cylinder is arranged above the frame plate, a vertical drive cylinder is arranged at the output end of the rodless cylinder, a support plate is arranged at the output end of the vertical drive cylinder, and a clamping cylinder is arranged on the support plate. The material pushing mechanism includes a material pushing drive cylinder, and a material pushing plate is arranged at the output end of the material pushing drive cylinder.

3. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a driven gear connected to a conveyor table. A driving gear is located at one corner of the conveyor table, and the driving gear and the driven gear mesh. A vertical plate is located above the driven gear, and a ring frame is located above the vertical plate. A concave placement plate is located inside the ring frame, and a rotating ring is located inside the placement plate. Worm gear teeth are formed on the outer periphery of one side of the rotating ring. A support frame is located outside the ring frame, and a worm gear that meshes with the worm gear teeth is located inside the support frame. A driven wheel is located on one side of the worm gear, and a driving wheel is located inside the support frame. A telescopic abutment is located inside the ring frame at the geometric center of the placement plate, and a limit rod is located inside the telescopic abutment. An arc-shaped groove is formed inside the rotating ring and is adapted to the limit rod.

4. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, A rectangular groove is provided at the end of the first moving rod. The unhooking mechanism includes a pressure plate with an arc shape and elastic properties, which is set inside the first moving rod. A rotating plate is provided below the pressure plate. The upper part of the rotating plate is arc-shaped, and the lower part is J-shaped. An adjusting rod is provided on one side of the rotating plate, corresponding to the inner arc shape of the rotating plate. A receiving plate is provided at the outer end of the adjusting rod. A limit ring is provided on the outer periphery of the inner side of the adjusting rod. A fixed plate with an L-shaped design is provided below the worktable, which corresponds to the traveling direction of the receiving plate. It is used to push the receiving plate to move the end of the adjusting rod toward the position of the rotating plate to complete the unhooking action. An L-shaped groove adapted to the fixed plate is provided at the end of the connecting rod to facilitate the continued movement of the connecting rod after unhooking.

5. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism includes an I-shaped plate, a lifting drive cylinder is provided on one side of the I-shaped plate, a lifting plate is provided at the output end of the lifting drive cylinder, a vertical slide bar is provided on one side of the I-shaped plate, a vertical slide block is provided on the vertical slide bar and connected to the lifting plate, a rotating clamping cylinder is provided on one side of the vertical slide block, and the opening and closing door assembly includes a stand, an opening and closing drive cylinder is provided on one side of the stand, an L-shaped hanging curtain is provided at the output end of the opening and closing drive cylinder, and a baffle is provided on one side of the hanging curtain.

6. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism includes a column located below the inner side of the workbench. A positioning drive cylinder is provided on one side of the column. A positioning plate is provided at the output end of the positioning drive cylinder. A positioning rod is provided above the positioning plate. A through slot is provided in the workbench corresponding to the positioning rod. A positioning groove is provided below the conveyor table corresponding to the positioning rod. The transverse material discharge mechanism includes a transverse push drive cylinder, which is located above the longitudinal drive cylinder. A discharge plate is provided at the output end of the transverse push drive cylinder.

7. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The auxiliary feeding mechanism includes a hollow housing with a drive wheel at its geometric center and auxiliary wheels on both sides. A timing belt is provided on the outer side of the drive wheel and auxiliary wheels, and the outer end face of the timing belt is flush with the end face of the conveyor table.

8. The fully automatic bearing retainer laser cladding equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping mechanism includes a mounting base connected to the worktable, a mounting slide is provided below the mounting base, a movable slide is provided on the mounting slide, a mounting plate is provided on the movable slide, an L-shaped clamping plate is provided on one side of the mounting plate, which abuts against the corner of the conveyor table, and a clamping drive cylinder is provided on one side of the mounting base, with its output end connected to the clamping plate.

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