Diaphragm spring quenching system

Abstract

The invention relates to a diaphragm spring quenching system which comprises an electric cabinet, a mounting table, a station divider, a feeding conveying belt, an induction heating mechanism, a water cooling mechanism and a discharging conveying belt. The station divider is arranged in the middle of the mounting table; four material taking mechanisms are arranged on the mounting table and are in butt joint between the feeding conveying belt and the feeding station, between the induction heating mechanisms and the induction heating stations, between the water cooling mechanisms and the water cooling stations and between the discharging conveying belt and the discharging station. According to the diaphragm spring water cooling device, the procedures of feeding, heating, water cooling and discharging of diaphragm springs can be continuously completed, the production period is greatly shortened, the production efficiency is remarkably improved, and the requirements of large-scale industrial production can be met; the uniformity and consistency of the quenching effect in the subsequent operation can be ensured by a mechanical operation mode, the quality stability of the diaphragm spring is improved, and the defective rate is reduced; direct contact between operators and high-temperature heating equipment is reduced, and safety accidents such as scalding are effectively avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of diaphragm spring technology, and in particular to a diaphragm spring quenching system. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of diaphragm springs, the quenching process is a crucial step. Its role is to endow diaphragm springs with ideal mechanical properties, such as high strength, good elasticity, and excellent fatigue resistance, through specific heat treatment methods, thereby ensuring that diaphragm springs can operate stably and reliably in core components such as automobile clutches and brakes.

[0003] Currently, the quenching process for diaphragm springs mainly relies on manual labor. Specifically, during quenching, each diaphragm spring to be quenched must be manually placed into an induction heating device. After heating, it is removed and placed in a water tank to cool. After quenching, the diaphragm springs are then manually removed. This method has many drawbacks, the most prominent being its extremely low level of mechanization. Manual operation is not only inefficient and difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production, but also prone to operator fatigue due to prolonged repetitive loading and unloading operations. This increases the risk of operational errors, potentially damaging the diaphragm springs and posing a threat to the operator's safety. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a diaphragm spring quenching system to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A diaphragm spring quenching system includes an electrical control box, a mounting platform, a station divider, a feeding conveyor belt, an induction heating mechanism, a water cooling mechanism, and a discharging conveyor belt. The station divider is located in the center of the mounting platform, and its disc has four stations: a feeding station, an induction heating station, a water cooling station, and a discharging station. Each station is equipped with a diaphragm spring support and limiting seat. The mounting platform has four material handling mechanisms, which are respectively connected between the feeding conveyor belt and the feeding station, between the induction heating mechanism and the induction heating station, between the water cooling mechanism and the water cooling station, and between the discharging conveyor belt and the discharging station.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this invention are: it automates the diaphragm spring quenching process, enabling continuous completion of the diaphragm spring loading, heating, water cooling, and unloading processes without manual operation, significantly shortening the production cycle, greatly improving production efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale industrial production; through mechanized operation, only the relevant parameters need to be set during the first run to ensure the uniformity and consistency of the quenching effect in subsequent operations, improving the quality stability of the diaphragm springs, reducing the defect rate, and lowering production costs; at the same time, it reduces direct contact between operators and high-temperature heating equipment, effectively avoiding safety accidents such as burns caused by operational errors, and ensuring the personal safety of operators.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0008] Furthermore, the material handling mechanism includes a rotary motor, a mounting bracket, a vertical motion cylinder, and a gripping part; the rotary motor is mounted on the mounting platform, one end of the mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor, the fixed end of the vertical motion cylinder is fixedly connected to the other end of the mounting bracket, and the gripping part is connected to the movable end of the vertical motion cylinder.

[0009] The further beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned method are as follows: through the coordinated operation of the rotary motor, mounting bracket, vertical motion cylinder, and gripping unit, the diaphragm springs are accurately and efficiently transferred between various workstations. The material handling mechanism has multi-degree-of-freedom motion capabilities, enabling it to accurately and quickly complete the loading and unloading tasks of the diaphragm springs, further improving the automation level and production efficiency of the entire quenching system.

[0010] Furthermore, the gripping part is a pneumatic finger.

[0011] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that it greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of diaphragm spring loading and unloading operations.

[0012] Furthermore, the inner sides of the two movable ends of the gripping part are provided with arc-shaped grooves, which are adapted to the edge contour of the diaphragm spring.

[0013] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that the arc-shaped groove matches the edge of the diaphragm spring, which can better grasp the diaphragm spring and prevent it from falling.

[0014] Furthermore, the water cooling mechanism is a circulating cooling water tank.

[0015] The further beneficial effects of adopting the above are: the circulating cooling water tank can realize the recycling of cooling water, ensuring that the diaphragm spring can reach the required quenching temperature uniformly and quickly, and guaranteeing the quenching quality.

[0016] Furthermore, the induction heating mechanism includes a heating platform and an induction heating coil; a support and limiting seat is also provided on the heating platform, the induction heating coil is located below the support and limiting seat, and an opening is provided in the middle of the support and limiting seat.

[0017] The further beneficial effect of adopting the above is that the diaphragm spring placed on the support limit seat 7 can be directly heated by the induction heating coil, which effectively shortens the heating time and improves production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention.

[0019] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows: 1. Mounting platform; 11. Material handling mechanism; 111. Rotary motor; 112. Mounting bracket; 113. Vertical motion cylinder; 114. Gripping part; 2. Station divider; 3. Feeding conveyor belt; 4. Induction heating mechanism; 5. Water cooling mechanism; 6. Discharging conveyor belt; 7. Support limit seat. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The principles and features of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0021] Example 1 like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a diaphragm spring quenching system includes an electrical control box, a mounting platform 1, a station divider 2, a feeding conveyor belt 3, an induction heating mechanism 4, a water cooling mechanism 5, and a discharging conveyor belt 6. The station divider 2 is located in the middle of the mounting platform 1, and four stations are set on the disc of the station divider 2, including a feeding station, an induction heating station, a water cooling station, and a discharging station. Each station is equipped with a diaphragm spring support and limiting seat 7. The mounting platform 1 is equipped with four material picking mechanisms 11, which are respectively connected between the feeding conveyor belt 3 and the feeding station, between the induction heating mechanism 4 and the induction heating station, between the water cooling mechanism 5 and the water cooling station, and between the discharging conveyor belt 6 and the discharging station.

[0022] This system automates the diaphragm spring quenching process by setting up an installation platform 1, a station divider 2, a feeding conveyor belt 3, an induction heating mechanism 4, a water cooling mechanism 5, and a discharging conveyor belt 6. The four stations on the station divider 2, in conjunction with four material handling mechanisms 11, can continuously complete the feeding, heating, water cooling, and discharging processes of the diaphragm springs without requiring manual operation, greatly shortening the production cycle, significantly improving production efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale industrial production.

[0023] By using mechanized operation, the relevant parameters only need to be set during the first run to ensure the uniformity and consistency of the quenching effect in subsequent operations, thereby improving the quality stability of diaphragm springs, reducing the defect rate, and lowering production costs.

[0024] At the same time, it reduces direct contact between operators and high-temperature heating equipment, effectively avoiding safety accidents such as burns that may be caused by operational errors, and ensuring the personal safety of operators.

[0025] Example 2 like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on embodiment 1, as detailed below: The material handling mechanism 11 includes a rotary motor 111, a mounting bracket 112, a vertical motion cylinder 113, and a gripping part 114. The rotary motor 111 is mounted on the mounting platform 1. One end of the mounting bracket 112 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor 111. The fixed end of the vertical motion cylinder 113 is fixedly connected to the other end of the mounting bracket 112. The gripping part 114 is connected to the movable end of the vertical motion cylinder 113.

[0026] Through the coordinated operation of the rotary motor 111, mounting bracket 112, vertical motion cylinder 113, and gripping unit 114, the precise and efficient transfer of diaphragm springs between various workstations is achieved. Specifically, the rotary motor 111 drives the mounting bracket 112 to rotate horizontally, allowing the gripping unit 114 to flexibly move to the designated target position, fulfilling the positional transfer requirements of the diaphragm springs. The vertical motion cylinder 113 drives the gripping unit 114 to move up and down in the vertical direction, realizing the gripping and placement operations of the diaphragm springs. This gives the material handling mechanism 11 multi-degree-of-freedom motion capability, enabling it to accurately and quickly complete the loading and unloading tasks of diaphragm springs, further improving the automation level and production efficiency of the entire quenching system.

[0027] Example 3 like Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on embodiment 2, as detailed below: The gripping unit 114 is a pneumatic finger. This greatly improves the convenience and efficiency of loading and unloading diaphragm springs. It mainly consists of a cylinder and a finger gripper. The pneumatic finger uses compressed air as a power source and can quickly respond to control signals to achieve rapid opening and closing actions. In specific implementation, the finger gripper of the pneumatic finger used to grip the heated diaphragm spring is made of high-temperature resistant material, such as ceramic.

[0028] The two movable ends of the gripping part 114 are provided with arc-shaped grooves on their inner sides, which are adapted to the edge contour of the diaphragm spring. This adaptation allows for better gripping of the diaphragm spring and prevents it from falling. Compared to ordinary planar gripping structures, the arc-shaped grooves significantly reduce the risk of the diaphragm spring falling due to uneven force or external interference during gripping and transfer, greatly improving the reliability and success rate of gripping, and providing a strong guarantee for the efficient and stable operation of the diaphragm spring quenching system.

[0029] Example 4 like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on any one of embodiments 1 to 3, as detailed below: The water-cooling mechanism 5 is a circulating cooling water tank.

[0030] The circulating cooling water tank enables the recycling of cooling water. The continuously circulating cooling water rapidly cools the induction-heated diaphragm springs, ensuring they reach the required quenching temperature evenly and quickly, thus guaranteeing quenching quality. Simultaneously, recycling the cooling water effectively conserves water resources and reduces production costs.

[0031] Example 5 like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment is a further improvement on any one of embodiments 1 to 3, as detailed below: The induction heating mechanism 4 includes a heating platform and an induction heating coil; a support and limiting seat 7 is also provided on the heating platform, the induction heating coil is located below the support and limiting seat 7, and an opening is provided in the middle of the support and limiting seat 7.

[0032] The diaphragm spring placed on the support limit seat 7 can be directly heated by the induction heating coil, which effectively shortens the heating time and improves production efficiency. In practice, the support limit seat 7 is made of high-temperature resistant ceramic material.

[0033] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A diaphragm spring quenching system, characterized in that, The system includes an electrical control box, an installation platform (1), a workstation divider (2), a feeding conveyor belt (3), an induction heating mechanism (4), a water cooling mechanism (5), and a discharging conveyor belt (6). The workstation divider (2) is located in the middle of the installation platform (1). The workstation divider (2) has four workstations on its disc, including a feeding workstation, an induction heating workstation, a water cooling workstation, and a discharging workstation. Each workstation is equipped with a diaphragm spring support limit seat (7). The installation platform (1) is equipped with four material picking mechanisms (11). The four material picking mechanisms (11) are respectively connected between the feeding conveyor belt (3) and the feeding workstation, between the induction heating mechanism (4) and the induction heating workstation, between the water cooling mechanism (5) and the water cooling workstation, and between the discharging conveyor belt (6) and the discharging workstation.

2. The diaphragm spring quenching system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material handling mechanism (11) includes a rotary motor (111), a mounting bracket (112), a vertical motion cylinder (113), and a gripping part (114). The rotary motor (111) is mounted on the mounting platform (1). One end of the mounting bracket (112) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the rotary motor (111). The fixed end of the vertical motion cylinder (113) is fixedly connected to the other end of the mounting bracket (112). The gripping part (114) is connected to the movable end of the vertical motion cylinder (113).

3. The diaphragm spring quenching system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gripping part (114) is a pneumatic finger.

4. The diaphragm spring quenching system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gripping part (114) has arc-shaped grooves on the inner sides of its two movable ends, which are adapted to the edge contour of the diaphragm spring.

5. The diaphragm spring quenching system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water cooling mechanism (5) is a circulating cooling water tank.

6. The diaphragm spring quenching system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The induction heating mechanism (4) includes a heating platform and an induction heating coil; the heating platform is also provided with the support limiting seat (7), the induction heating coil is located below the support limiting seat (7), and the support limiting seat (7) has an opening in the middle.

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