Transfer equipment for special-shaped castings in production line

Abstract

The invention provides special-shaped casting in-production-line transfer equipment which comprises a transfer unit, the transfer unit comprises a multi-axis mechanical arm, a visual detection camera assembly is installed at the execution end of the multi-axis mechanical arm, the execution end of the multi-axis mechanical arm is connected with a clamping module, and the clamping module comprises a supporting frame shell; a clamping mechanism is arranged below the supporting frame shell, two sets of lifting mechanisms are arranged on the side face of the supporting frame shell, the clamping mechanism is used for clamping the special-shaped casting, and the lifting mechanisms are used for lifting the special-shaped casting from the bottom. The special-shaped casting transfer equipment can adapt to different types of special-shaped castings, the universality of the transfer equipment is improved, the transfer efficiency in a special-shaped casting production line is improved, accordingly, the machining efficiency of the special-shaped castings is improved, meanwhile, the transfer cost in the special-shaped casting production line is reduced, the transfer equipment is wide in application range, the production line layout can be adjusted along with process optimization, and the production efficiency is improved. And the flexibility of production line layout is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of casting processing, and more particularly to in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings. Background Technology

[0002] Castings are metal parts obtained through various casting methods. This involves pouring, injecting, suction, or other casting methods into a pre-prepared mold, allowing it to cool, and then processing it through grinding and other subsequent steps to obtain a part with a specific shape, size, and properties. Irregularly shaped castings are a type of casting that refers to parts with complex, irregular shapes, featuring curved surfaces, thin walls, porous structures, internal cavities, or complex external features. These parts are typically impossible or difficult to form economically and efficiently using simple machining methods (such as turning, milling, planing, and grinding), and must be formed integrally in one piece using casting processes.

[0003] Automotive steering knuckles are a type of irregularly shaped casting. In the manufacturing production line of these irregularly shaped, high-value safety castings, the transfer of materials between various discrete processes (casting, cleaning, heat treatment, machining, and inspection) is an essential step. Currently, irregularly shaped castings are generally handled manually or by rigidly automated equipment. Manual operation involves workers using overhead cranes, forklifts, or handcarts to manually hook or move material frames or pallets to transfer workpieces between different workstations. The loading, unloading, and positioning of workpieces are entirely done manually. Rigidly automated equipment operation uses dedicated robotic arms or gantry robotic arms. For a single model of steering knuckle, a dedicated end effector (gripper) and fixed trajectory are designed to achieve rapid gripping and placement between two points. The workpiece is carried by a uniform pallet or tooling plate and transported along a fixed route. At specific workstations, dedicated rigid positioning and lifting mechanisms are required for precise positioning so that loading and unloading robots or equipment can grip it.

[0004] However, manual operation is inefficient, labor-intensive, and poses safety hazards, while personnel costs are increasing daily. The specialized robotic arms and customized conveyor tooling used in rigid automated equipment are "tailor-made" for a single product. When the production line needs to switch to producing a different model of steering knuckle, the entire set of grippers and tooling plates must be replaced, and even the mechanical structure and program must be redesigned. The changeover time can take several hours to several days, which cannot meet the needs of flexible production. The overall equipment utilization rate is greatly reduced due to frequent changeovers and adjustments. Moreover, once a minor fault occurs (such as workpiece jamming or slight positioning deviation), the entire system may stop. Maintenance is complex, and the over-customized tooling used to solve gripping problems not only increases costs but also makes the production line layout rigid and difficult to adjust with process optimization. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of low manual efficiency and low versatility of rigid automatic equipment in the prior art, this invention provides an in-line transfer device for irregularly shaped castings.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0007] The present invention provides an in-line transfer device for irregularly shaped castings, including a support platform, a double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor, an incoming material conveyor belt and two transfer units. The double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor is located on one side of the incoming material conveyor belt, and the two transfer units are symmetrically located on the side of the double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor away from the incoming material conveyor belt. The transfer unit includes a multi-axis robotic arm. A vision inspection camera assembly is installed at the execution end of the multi-axis robotic arm. A clamping module is connected to the execution end of the multi-axis robotic arm. The clamping module includes a support frame. A clamping mechanism is provided below the support frame. Two sets of lifting mechanisms are provided on the side of the support frame. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the irregularly shaped casting, and the lifting mechanism lifts the irregularly shaped casting from the bottom.

[0008] In this technical solution, the clamping mechanism can adaptively clamp irregularly shaped castings, which can adapt to different models of irregularly shaped castings. At the same time, the lifting mechanism can lift the irregularly shaped castings from the bottom, thereby increasing the stability of the clamping of irregularly shaped castings and making the irregularly shaped castings more stable when transferred within the production line. The design of this application can adapt to different types of irregularly shaped castings, increase the versatility of the transfer equipment, improve the efficiency of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line, thereby improving the processing efficiency of irregularly shaped castings, while reducing the cost of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line. Moreover, the transfer equipment has a wide range of applications, allowing the production line layout to be adjusted with process optimization, increasing the flexibility of the production line layout.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism includes a partition protective frame shell, which is connected to the bottom of the support frame shell; The lower part of the partition protective frame is provided with a plurality of clamping members arranged in a circular array. The plurality of clamping members are respectively connected to a plurality of clamping components, the plurality of clamping components are respectively connected to a plurality of moving components, and the plurality of moving components are all connected to a driving component.

[0010] In this technical solution, a clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix irregularly shaped castings.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a lower gear, with rotating shafts connected to both sides of the lower gear, and the surfaces of the rotating shafts connected to the clamping member; The lower gear is meshed with the upper gear on its side, and the upper gear is meshed with the movable rack on its side.

[0012] In this technical solution, the angle of the clamping component is controlled by the clamping assembly, which makes it easy to clamp and release irregularly shaped castings using multiple clamping components.

[0013] Preferably, the upper part of the movable rack is connected to the actuating end of the movable component, the movable component includes a movable threaded shaft, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame. A movable plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the movable threaded shaft, and a connecting slider is connected to the bottom of the movable plate. The bottom of the connecting slider is connected to the top of the movable rack.

[0014] In this technical solution, the movement of the moving component provides the driving force for the operation of the clamping component.

[0015] Preferably, the end of the movable threaded shaft away from the support frame is connected to the drive assembly, the drive assembly including a drive source, and the output end of the drive source is connected to a central bevel gear; The central bevel gear is meshed with multiple side bevel gears arranged in a circular array on its side, and one side of each side bevel gear is connected to one end of a movable threaded shaft.

[0016] In this technical solution, the driving component synchronously provides driving force to multiple moving components.

[0017] Preferably, the lifting mechanism includes a mounting frame, one side of which is connected to a rotating component, the rotating component being mounted on the outside of the support frame. A lifting platform is slidably provided on the inner side of the mounting frame. The lifting platform is connected to the lifting assembly in a transmission manner. The lifting assembly is installed on the inner side of the mounting frame. The lifting platform is equipped with a retraction and extension component on one side.

[0018] In this technical solution, the irregularly shaped casting can be lifted from the bottom by a lifting mechanism to increase the stability of the irregularly shaped casting during transportation.

[0019] Preferably, the rotating assembly includes anti-detachment track rings and a rotating plate, and multiple anti-detachment track rings are connected to the side of the support frame, with the surfaces of the multiple anti-detachment track rings slidably connected to one side of the rotating plate; Two symmetrically distributed rotary power sources are installed on the other side of the rotating plate. The output end of the rotary power source is connected to a rotary gear, and the side of the rotary gear meshes with the outer side of the fixed gear ring.

[0020] In this technical solution, the angle of the mounting frame and other structures is adjusted by rotating the component.

[0021] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a lifting power source, and the output end of the lifting power source is connected to a lifting threaded shaft; The lifting threaded shaft is threadedly connected to a lifting platform, and a retracting component is installed on one side of the lifting platform.

[0022] In this technical solution, the height of the lifting platform and the retracting component are adjusted by the lifting assembly to accommodate different types of irregularly shaped castings.

[0023] Preferably, the retractable component includes a telescopic assembly and an adaptive support assembly, wherein the telescopic assembly includes a fixed frame and a movable frame; A cross movable frame is provided between the fixed frame and the movable frame. Both ends of the cross movable frame are rotatably connected to rotating connecting seats, and the rotating connecting seats on both sides are respectively connected to the adjusting plates on both sides. The adjusting plate on one side is threadedly connected to the surface of the bidirectional threaded shaft, and one end of the bidirectional threaded shaft is connected to the output end of the telescopic power source; The adjustment plate on the other side is slidably connected to the surface of the first positioning post.

[0024] In this technical solution, the adaptive support component is extended and retracted using a telescopic component.

[0025] Preferably, the adaptive lifting assembly includes a lifting plate, and two lifting plates are provided on one side of the movable frame. One end of each lifting plate is rotatably connected to a rotating connecting seat, and the two rotating connecting seats are respectively connected to corresponding adjusting plates. The movable frame has a storage opening on one side, and a rotating point column is connected to the wall of the storage opening. The surface of the rotating point column is slidably connected to the support plate.

[0026] In this technical solution, the irregularly shaped casting is supported by rotating the connecting seat.

[0027] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] The positive and progressive effects of this invention are as follows: This invention uses a clamping mechanism to adaptively clamp irregularly shaped castings, which can accommodate different types of irregularly shaped castings. At the same time, a lifting mechanism can lift irregularly shaped castings from the bottom, thereby increasing the stability of clamping irregularly shaped castings and making them more stable when transferred within the production line. Furthermore, the angles of the adaptive support components and other structures can be adjusted separately through the rotating components, thereby allowing the position of the adaptive support components to be adjusted according to the shape of the irregular casting. At the same time, the height of the adaptive support components and other structures can be adjusted through the lifting components, so that the adaptive support components can lift irregular castings of different models. Moreover, the adaptive support components and other structures can be extended and retracted through the telescopic components, and the operation of the telescopic components can drive the adaptive support components to move accordingly, so that the telescopic components and the adaptive support components can extend or retract synchronously, avoiding the adaptive support components and other structures from affecting the operation of the clamping mechanism. The design of this application can adapt to different types of irregularly shaped castings, increase the versatility of the transfer equipment, improve the efficiency of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line, thereby improving the processing efficiency of irregularly shaped castings, while reducing the cost of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line. Moreover, the transfer equipment has a wide range of applications, allowing the production line layout to be adjusted with process optimization, increasing the flexibility of the production line layout. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the transfer unit of the transfer equipment within the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the clamping module of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings. Figure 1 .

[0032] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the clamping module of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings. Figure 2 .

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the clamping module of the transfer equipment within the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the clamping mechanism of the transfer equipment in the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 6 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the clamping components, moving components, and driving components of the transfer equipment in the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 7A three-dimensional structural diagram of the clamping components, clamping assemblies, and moving assemblies of the transfer equipment in the production line for irregularly shaped castings is shown.

[0037] Figure 9 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the drive assembly of the transfer equipment within the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0038] Figure 10 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the lifting mechanism of the transfer equipment in the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0039] Figure 11 for Figure 10 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the installation frame, rotating components, lifting platform, and lifting components of the transfer equipment within the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0040] Figure 12 for Figure 10 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings within the production line.

[0041] Figure 13 for Figure 12 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the telescopic and adaptive lifting components of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings. Figure 1 .

[0042] Figure 14 for Figure 12 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structure of the telescopic and adaptive lifting components of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings. Figure 2 .

[0043] Figure 15 for Figure 13 The diagram shows a three-dimensional structural schematic of the adaptable lifting component of the transfer equipment within the production line for irregularly shaped castings.

[0044] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Support platform; 2. Double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor line; 3. Incoming material conveyor belt; 4. Multi-axis robotic arm; 5. Support frame; 6. Separating protective frame; 7. Clamping components; 8. Clamping assembly; 81. Lower gear; 82. Rotating shaft; 83. Fixed side plate; 84. Upper gear; 85. Moving rack; 86. Positioning bar; 9. Moving component; 91. Moving threaded shaft; 92. Moving plate; 93. Connecting slider; 94. Anti-deviation track; 10. Drive assembly; 101. Drive source; 102. Center bevel gear; 103. Side bevel gear; 104. Protective ring; 11. Connect the protective frame; 12. Install the frame; 13. Rotating assembly; 131. Anti-derailment track ring; 132. Rotating plate; 133. Rotation power source; 134. Rotating gear; 135. Fixed gear ring; 136. Reinforcing rib plate; 14. Lifting platform; 15. Lifting assembly; 151. Lifting power source; 152. Lifting threaded shaft; 153. Limiting track column; 16. Telescopic assembly; 161. Fixed frame; 162. Movable frame; 163. Cross movable frame; 164. Rotary connecting seat; 165. Adjusting plate; 166. Bidirectional threaded shaft; 167. Telescopic power source; 168. First positioning post; 169. Second positioning post; 17. Adaptive lifting assembly; 171. Lifting plate; 172. Rotating point column; 173. Rotating connecting seat. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The present invention will be further illustrated by way of embodiments below, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.

[0046] Figures 1 to 15 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an embodiment of the in-line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings of the present invention.

[0047] The production line transfer equipment for irregularly shaped castings includes a support platform 1, a double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2, an incoming material conveyor belt 3, and two transfer units. The double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2 is located on one side of the incoming material conveyor belt 3, and the two transfer units are symmetrically located on the side of the double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2 away from the incoming material conveyor belt 3. The double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2, the incoming material conveyor belt 3, and the transfer units are all located on the top of the support platform 1. The double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor line 2 consists of two layers of roller conveyor lines and lifting modules at both ends, allowing the pallet to move between the two layers of roller conveyor lines.

[0048] The transfer unit includes a multi-axis robotic arm 4. A vision inspection camera assembly is installed at the execution end of the multi-axis robotic arm 4. A clamping module is connected to the execution end of the multi-axis robotic arm 4. The clamping module includes a support frame 5. A clamping mechanism is provided below the support frame 5. Two sets of lifting mechanisms are provided on the side of the support frame 5. The clamping mechanism is used to clamp the irregular casting, and the lifting mechanism lifts the irregular casting from the bottom.

[0049] In use, irregularly shaped castings are conveyed by the incoming material conveyor belt 3. Then, the irregularly shaped castings at the incoming material conveyor belt 3 are manually placed into the trays at the double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2. The double-layer circulating pallet roller conveyor 2 conveys the irregularly shaped castings to one side of the transfer unit. The transfer unit clamps the irregularly shaped castings and places them at the loading position of processing equipment such as edge trimming machines. The processing equipment then continues to process the irregularly shaped castings, completing the conveying within the production line.

[0050] Specifically, the vision inspection camera component can detect and locate irregularly shaped castings such as steering knuckles, enabling them to have intelligent recognition capabilities. This allows the transfer equipment to have perception and adaptive capabilities, enabling it to automatically identify, locate, and stably grasp complex castings with individual differences in posture and size. Furthermore, the transfer equipment of this application is not only a handling device, but also an intelligent production logistics node; by integrating with the manufacturing execution system, it can dynamically schedule transfer tasks according to production plans, equipment status and process paths, so as to realize timely delivery of materials between buffer areas, processing stations and testing stations. It effectively solves problems such as equipment downtime and work-in-process backlog caused by poor material flow in discrete manufacturing, thereby comprehensively improving the overall efficiency and flexibility of the entire production line and facilitating the construction of a digital, flexible, and intelligent workshop.

[0051] In this technical solution, the clamping mechanism can adaptively clamp irregularly shaped castings, which can adapt to different models of irregularly shaped castings. At the same time, the lifting mechanism can lift the irregularly shaped castings from the bottom, thereby increasing the stability of the clamping of irregularly shaped castings and making the irregularly shaped castings more stable when transferred within the production line. The design of this application can adapt to different types of irregularly shaped castings, increase the versatility of the transfer equipment, improve the efficiency of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line, thereby improving the processing efficiency of irregularly shaped castings, while reducing the cost of transfer within the irregularly shaped casting production line. Moreover, the transfer equipment has a wide range of applications, allowing the production line layout to be adjusted with process optimization, increasing the flexibility of the production line layout.

[0052] The clamping mechanism includes a partition protective frame 6, which is connected to the bottom of the support frame 5. A connecting protective frame 11 is connected to the top of the support frame 5, and the connecting protective frame 11 is installed on the execution end of the multi-axis robotic arm 4. Below the partition protective frame 6, there are multiple clamping components 7 arranged in a circular array. The multiple clamping components 7 are respectively connected to multiple clamping assemblies 8, the multiple clamping assemblies 8 are respectively connected to multiple moving assemblies 9, and the multiple moving assemblies 9 are all connected to the drive assembly 10.

[0053] Specifically, the clamping component 8 is located at the partition protective frame 6, and the moving component 9 and the driving component 10 are located at the support frame 5.

[0054] Furthermore, the clamping side of the clamping member 7 has a stepped structure, which can accommodate various types of irregularly shaped castings; The clamping side of the clamping component 7 is provided with anti-slip rubber pads to increase the stability of clamping irregularly shaped castings.

[0055] In this technical solution, a clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix irregularly shaped castings.

[0056] The clamping assembly 8 includes a lower gear 81, with rotating shafts 82 connected to both sides of the lower gear 81. The surfaces of the rotating shafts 82 are connected to the clamping member 7, and both ends of the rotating shafts 82 are rotatably connected to the fixed side plate 83. The top of the fixed side plate 83 is connected to the bottom of the partition protective frame 6. The lower gear 81 is meshed with the upper gear 84 on its side, and the upper gear 84 is meshed with the movable rack 85 on its side.

[0057] In this technical solution, the angle of the clamping component 7 is controlled by the clamping component 8, thereby facilitating the clamping and releasing of irregularly shaped castings using multiple clamping components 7.

[0058] Specifically, the bottom surface of the partition protective frame 6 has a through-hole, and the upper gear 84 is rotatably connected to the wall of the through-hole.

[0059] The protective frame 6 has a pre-set opening on its side, and one end of the movable rack 85 extends to the outside of the protective frame 6 through the pre-set opening.

[0060] Furthermore, the movable rack 85 has a movable opening, and a positioning strip 86 is connected to the inner wall of the partition protective frame 6. The positioning strip 86 is slidably connected to the movable rack 85 through the movable opening.

[0061] In use, the moving component 9 drives the moving rack 85 to move, thereby driving the upper gear 84 to rotate, which in turn drives the lower gear 81 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating shaft 82 to rotate. When the rotating shaft 82 rotates, it drives the clamping member 7 to rotate, thus adjusting the angle of the multiple clamping members 7.

[0062] The upper part of the movable rack 85 is connected to the execution end of the movable component 9. The movable component 9 includes a movable threaded shaft 91, one end of which is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the support frame 5. The movable threaded shaft 91 is threadedly connected to a movable plate 92, and the bottom of the movable plate 92 is connected to a connecting slider 93. The bottom of the connecting slider 93 is connected to the top of the movable rack 85.

[0063] Furthermore, the inner wall of the support frame 5 is connected to multiple anti-deviation rails 94, and the surface of the anti-deviation rails 94 is slidably connected to the movable plate 92.

[0064] Specifically, the bottom surface of the support frame 5 has multiple connecting ports, and the connecting slider 93 is slidably connected to the bottom surface of the support frame 5 through the connecting ports.

[0065] In this technical solution, the movement of the moving component 9 provides the driving force for the operation of the clamping component 8.

[0066] In use, the drive assembly 10 drives the movable threaded shaft 91 to rotate, thereby driving the movable plate 92 to move along the anti-deviation track 94, which in turn drives the connecting slider 93 to move in the same direction, thereby driving the movable rack 85 to move in the same direction.

[0067] The end of the movable threaded shaft 91 away from the support frame 5 is connected to the drive assembly 10. The drive assembly 10 includes a drive source 101, and the output end of the drive source 101 is connected to a central bevel gear 102. The central bevel gear 102 is meshed with multiple side bevel gears 103 arranged in a ring array on its side, and one side of the side bevel gear 103 is connected to one end of the movable threaded shaft 91.

[0068] Furthermore, a protective ring 104 is connected to the inner wall of the support frame 5, and the surface of the movable threaded shaft 91 is rotatably connected to the protective ring 104. The outer side of the protective ring 104 is connected to one end of the anti-deviation track 94, providing support for the anti-deviation track 94.

[0069] Specifically, the drive source 101 is installed on the top surface of the support frame 5, and the output end of the drive source 101 passes through the top surface of the support frame 5 and extends to the inner cavity of the support frame 5, and is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the inner cavity of the support frame 5.

[0070] In this technical solution, the driving component 10 synchronously provides driving force to multiple moving components 9.

[0071] In use, the drive source 101 drives the central bevel gear 102 to rotate, which in turn drives multiple side bevel gears 103 to rotate. When the side bevel gears 103 rotate, they drive the movable threaded shaft 91 to rotate.

[0072] The lifting mechanism includes a mounting frame 12, one side of which is connected to a rotating component 13 for transmission. The rotating component 13 is mounted on the outside of the support frame 5. A lifting platform 14 is slidably provided on the inner side of the mounting frame 12. The lifting platform 14 is connected to the lifting assembly 15 through a transmission. The lifting assembly 15 is installed on the inner side of the mounting frame 12. The lifting platform 14 has a retraction and extension component installed on one side.

[0073] In this technical solution, the irregularly shaped casting can be lifted from the bottom by a lifting mechanism to increase the stability of the irregularly shaped casting during transportation.

[0074] The rotating assembly 13 includes an anti-detachment track ring 131 and a rotating plate 132. Multiple anti-detachment track rings 131 are connected to the side of the support frame 5, and the surfaces of the multiple anti-detachment track rings 131 are slidably connected to one side of the rotating plate 132. Two symmetrically distributed rotary power sources 133 are installed on the other side of the rotating plate 132. The output end of the rotary power source 133 is connected to a rotary gear 134. The side of the rotary gear 134 meshes with the outer side of the fixed gear ring 135. The bottom of the fixed gear ring 135 is connected to the top of the support frame 5.

[0075] Furthermore, the inner side of the fixed toothed ring 135 is connected to a plurality of reinforcing ribs 136 arranged in a ring array to increase the structural strength of the fixed toothed ring 135.

[0076] Specifically, one side of the rotating plate 132 is connected to one side of the mounting frame 12.

[0077] In this technical solution, the angle of the mounting frame 12 and other structures is adjusted by rotating component 13.

[0078] In use, the rotary power source 133 drives the rotary gear 134 to rotate, causing the rotary gear 134 to rotate along the fixed gear ring 135, thereby driving the rotary power source 133 and the rotary plate 132 to rotate along the anti-detachment track ring 131, which in turn drives the mounting frame 12 and other structures to rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the mounting frame 12 and other structures.

[0079] The lifting assembly 15 includes a lifting power source 151, and the output end of the lifting power source 151 is connected to a lifting threaded shaft 152; The lifting threaded shaft 152 is threadedly connected to a lifting platform 14, and a retracting component is installed on one side of the lifting platform 14.

[0080] Specifically, the lifting power source 151 is installed on the top of the mounting frame 12. A rotating hole is provided on the top surface of the mounting frame 12. The lower end of the lifting threaded shaft 152 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the bottom surface of the mounting frame 12. The upper end of the lifting threaded shaft 152 is rotatably connected to the top surface of the mounting frame 12 through the rotating hole.

[0081] Furthermore, the inner wall of the mounting frame 12 is connected to multiple limiting track columns 153, and the surface of the limiting track columns 153 is slidably connected to the lifting platform 14.

[0082] In this technical solution, the height of the lifting platform 14 and the retracting component is adjusted by the lifting assembly 15 to accommodate different types of irregularly shaped castings.

[0083] In use, the lifting power source 151 drives the lifting threaded shaft 152 to rotate, which in turn drives the lifting platform 14 to move along the limit track column 153, thereby adjusting the height of the lifting platform 14.

[0084] The retraction component includes a telescopic assembly 16 and an adaptive lifting assembly 17. The telescopic assembly 16 includes a fixed frame 161 and a movable frame 162. One side of the fixed frame 161 is connected to one side of the lifting platform 14, and the adaptive lifting assembly 17 is installed on one side of the movable frame 162. A cross movable frame 163 is provided between the fixed frame 161 and the movable frame 162. Both ends of the cross movable frame 163 are rotatably connected to the rotating connecting seats 164. The rotating connecting seats 164 on both sides are respectively connected to the adjusting plates 165 on both sides. One side of the adjustment plate 165 is threaded to the surface of the bidirectional threaded shaft 166. One end of the bidirectional threaded shaft 166 is connected to the output end of the telescopic power source 167. The telescopic power source 167 is installed on the outside of the fixed frame 161. The adjustment plate 165 on the other side is slidably connected to the surface of the first positioning post 168, and the two ends of the first positioning post 168 are connected to the inner side of the movable frame 162.

[0085] The inner wall of the fixed frame 161 is connected to a plurality of second positioning posts 169, and the surface of the second positioning posts 169 is slidably connected to the adjusting plate 165 inside the fixed frame 161.

[0086] Specifically, a connecting hole is provided on one side of the fixed frame 161, and one end of the bidirectional threaded shaft 166 is rotatably connected to one side of the fixed frame 161 through the connecting hole, while the other end of the bidirectional threaded shaft 166 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the other side of the fixed frame 161.

[0087] The cross movable frame 163 consists of two mutually intersecting movable bars, and the center of each movable bar is rotatably connected to a pin.

[0088] The bidirectional threaded shaft 166 has two symmetrically distributed adjusting plates 165 connected to its surface thread.

[0089] In this technical solution, the telescopic component 16 extends and retracts the adaptive support component 17.

[0090] The adaptive lifting assembly 17 includes a lifting plate 171. Two lifting plates 171 are provided on one side of the movable frame 162. One end of the lifting plate 171 is rotatably connected to a rotating connecting seat 173. The two rotating connecting seats 173 are respectively connected to the corresponding adjusting plate 165. A storage opening is provided on one side of the movable frame 162, and a rotating point column 172 is connected to the wall of the storage opening. The surface of the rotating point column 172 is slidably connected to the support plate 171.

[0091] In this technical solution, the irregularly shaped casting is supported by rotating the connecting seat 173.

[0092] Specifically, the lifting plate 171 has a rotating opening, and the rotating point column 172 is slidably connected to the lifting plate 171 through the rotating opening.

[0093] Both the rotating connecting seat 164 and the rotating connecting seat 173 are composed of a central column and side plates. The central column is connected to both ends of the central column. The central column of the rotating connecting seat 164 is rotatably connected to the cross movable frame 163, and the side plates are respectively connected to the corresponding adjustment plates 165.

[0094] In use, the telescopic power source 167 drives the bidirectional threaded shaft 166 to rotate, thereby causing the adjusting plates 165 on both sides to move towards or away from each other along the second positioning post 169. When the two adjusting plates 165 move, they drive the two ends on one side of the cross movable frame 163 to move, thereby driving the two ends on the other side of the cross movable frame 163 to move. At this time, the corresponding adjusting plate 165 can be driven to move along the first positioning post 168, thereby driving the first positioning post 168 and the movable frame 162 to move, and adjusting the distance between the movable frame 162 and the fixed frame 161. When the adjusting plate 165 moves along the first positioning post 168, it drives the corresponding rotating connecting seat 173 to move. At this time, under the action of the rotating point post 172, it can drive the lifting plate 171 to rotate, thereby adjusting the rotation of the lifting plate 171 so that the lifting plate 171 can extend with the extension of the telescopic component 16, so that the lifting plate 171 can lift the irregular casting.

[0095] The drive source 101 and the rotary power source 133 are motor sets or other devices that can output rotational kinetic energy.

[0096] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present invention, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. In-line transfer equipment for shaped castings, comprising a supporting floor (1), characterised in that, The in-line transfer equipment of the special-shaped castings further comprises a double-layer circulating tray roller line (2), a feeding belt (3), and two transfer units, the double-layer circulating tray roller line (2) is arranged on one side of the feeding belt (3), and the two transfer units are symmetrically arranged on the side of the double-layer circulating tray roller line (2) away from the feeding belt (3); The transfer unit comprises a multi-axis mechanical arm (4), a visual detection camera assembly is mounted at the execution end of the multi-axis mechanical arm (4), a clamping module is connected to the execution end of the multi-axis mechanical arm (4), the clamping module comprises a support frame shell (5), a clamping mechanism is arranged below the support frame shell (5), and two groups of lifting mechanisms are arranged on the side of the support frame shell (5); the clamping mechanism is used for clamping the special-shaped castings, and the lifting mechanism lifts the special-shaped castings from the bottom.

2. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 1 wherein: The clamping mechanism comprises a separation protection frame shell (6) connected to the bottom of the support frame shell (5); A plurality of clamping pieces (7) arranged in an annular array are arranged below the separation protection frame shell (6), a plurality of clamping assemblies (8) are in driving connection with the plurality of clamping pieces (7) respectively, a plurality of moving assemblies (9) are in driving connection with the plurality of clamping assemblies (8) respectively, and the plurality of moving assemblies (9) are in driving connection with a driving assembly (10).

3. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 2 wherein: The clamping assembly (8) comprises a lower gear (81), rotation shafts (82) are connected to the two sides of the lower gear (81), and the surfaces of the rotation shafts (82) are connected with the clamping pieces (7); An upper gear (84) is in meshing connection with the side surface of the lower gear (81), and the side surface of the upper gear (84) is in meshing connection with a moving rack (85).

4. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 3 wherein: The moving rack (85) is connected with the execution end of the moving assembly (9) on the upper portion, the moving assembly (9) comprises a moving threaded shaft (91), and one end of the moving threaded shaft (91) is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the support frame shell (5); A moving plate (92) is in threaded connection with the surface of the moving threaded shaft (91), a connecting sliding block (93) is connected to the bottom of the moving plate (92), and the bottom of the connecting sliding block (93) is connected with the top of the moving rack (85).

5. The apparatus for in-line transfer of contoured castings of claim 4 wherein: The other end of the moving threaded shaft (91) away from the support frame shell (5) is in driving connection with the driving assembly (10), the driving assembly (10) comprises a driving source (101), and the output end of the driving source (101) is connected with a central bevel gear (102); A plurality of side bevel gears (103) arranged in an annular array are in meshing connection with the side surface of the central bevel gear (102), and one side of the side bevel gear (103) is connected with one end of the moving threaded shaft (91).

6. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 1 wherein: The lifting mechanism comprises a mounting frame (12), one side of the mounting frame (12) is in driving connection with a rotating assembly (13), and the rotating assembly (13) is mounted on the outer side of the support frame shell (5); A lifting platform (14) is slidably arranged on the inner side of the mounting frame (12), the lifting platform (14) is in driving connection with a lifting assembly (15), and the lifting assembly (15) is mounted on the inner side of the mounting frame (12). The lifting platform (14) is provided with a folding and unfolding component.

7. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 6 wherein: The rotating assembly (13) comprises anti-derailing track rings (131) and a rotating plate (132), the support frame shell (5) is provided with a plurality of anti-derailing track rings (131) on the side surface, and the surfaces of the anti-derailing track rings (131) are slidably connected to one side of the rotating plate (132). The other side of the rotating plate (132) is provided with two symmetrically distributed rotating power sources (133), the output ends of the rotating power sources (133) are connected with rotating gears (134), and the side surfaces of the rotating gears (134) are meshedly connected with the outer sides of fixed tooth rings (135).

8. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 6 wherein: The lifting assembly (15) comprises a lifting power source (151), and the output end of the lifting power source (151) is connected with a lifting threaded shaft (152). The surface of the lifting threaded shaft (152) is threadedly connected with the lifting platform (14), and the lifting platform (14) is provided with a folding and unfolding component on one side.

9. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 8 wherein: The folding and unfolding component comprises a telescopic assembly (16) and an adaptive lifting assembly (17), the telescopic assembly (16) comprises a fixed frame shell (161) and a movable frame shell (162). Crossed movable frames (163) are arranged between the fixed frame shell (161) and the movable frame shell (162), and rotating connecting seats (164) are rotatably connected to the two ends of the crossed movable frames (163), and the rotating connecting seats (164) on the two sides are connected with adjusting plates (165) on the two sides, respectively. The adjusting plate (165) on one side is threadedly connected with the surface of a bidirectional threaded shaft (166), and one end of the bidirectional threaded shaft (166) is connected with the output end of a telescopic power source (167). The adjusting plate (165) on the other side is slidably connected with a first positioning column (168).

10. The in-line transfer apparatus for contoured castings of claim 9 wherein: The adaptive lifting assembly (17) comprises a lifting plate (171), the movable frame shell (162) is provided with two lifting plates (171) on one side, one end of the lifting plate (171) is rotatably connected with a rotating connecting seat (173), and the two rotating connecting seats (173) are connected with corresponding adjusting plates (165), respectively. The movable frame shell (162) is provided with a receiving opening on one side, the receiving opening is connected with a rotating point column (172), and the surface of the rotating point column (172) is slidably connected with the lifting plate (171).

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