Metal piece machining device and method

By designing automated feeding and conveying components, the problems of low efficiency and high safety risks in pipe movement in existing technologies have been solved, and efficient automated processing of metal parts has been achieved.

CN121733362APending Publication Date: 2026-03-27QINGDAO GUANGSHENGHE PRECISION IND CO LTD
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Patent Type
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Filing Date
2025-12-29
Publication Date
2026-03-27

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Technical Problem

Existing technologies lack automated pipe movement capabilities, resulting in low processing efficiency and safety risks associated with manual operation.

Method used

A metal parts processing device was designed, comprising a feeding component and a conveying component. The device enables automated movement and grinding of pipe parts through the stepping component and the conveying component, and continuous processing is performed using a polishing wheel.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated movement and continuous grinding of pipe fittings, improving processing efficiency and reducing the safety risks of manual operation.

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Abstract

The invention provides a machining device and method for metal parts, and belongs to the technical field of metal pipe machining, the machining device and method for the metal parts are provided with a supporting base and a supporting box, a feeding assembly is installed on the supporting base, a grinding assembly is installed on the supporting box, and the long edge of the supporting base is perpendicular to the long edge of the supporting box; the feeding assembly comprises two transverse plates, a plurality of limiting plates are fixedly installed on the top walls of the transverse plates, the distance between every two adjacent limiting plates is equal, the position between the two limiting plates is used for containing pipe fittings, and a stepping assembly for driving the pipe fittings to move leftwards is arranged between the two transverse plates. The grinding assembly comprises two polishing wheels rotating in situ, and the two sides of each polishing wheel are each provided with a conveying assembly enabling a pipe fitting to move along the two polishing wheels. By means of the feeding assembly and the conveying assembly, the problems that the function of moving the pipe fitting to the grinding equipment is lacked, the efficiency is low due to the manual mode, and if a worker gets close to the grinding equipment, the worker is accidentally injured by the grinding equipment are solved.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of metal pipe processing technology, and more specifically, relates to a processing device and method for metal parts. Background Technology

[0002] Metal pipes are steel materials with hollow cross sections, whose length is much greater than their diameter or circumference. During the production process, the outer surface of the metal pipe needs to be polished. Polishing can improve the surface roughness of the metal pipe and make the surface of the metal pipe smoother.

[0003] Invention application number CN202510196255.8 (authorization number CN119794929B) discloses an integrated grinding and polishing equipment for machining metal tubes, relating to the field of machining technology. This integrated grinding and polishing equipment for machining metal tubes includes a base plate, a grinding equipment body, a guide wheel equipment body, a support frame, a guide frame, a polishing head, a lifting unit, and a positioning unit. The base plate provides support for the entire equipment, and a workpiece support plate is provided on the base plate. This integrated grinding and polishing equipment for machining metal tubes integrates grinding and polishing in the metal tube processing process, reducing labor input and improving processing efficiency. The design of the lifting and positioning units facilitates the installation and positioning of the polishing head, and allows for easy height adjustment, thus adapting to the polishing of different types and models of metal tubes. It is easy to operate, and its simple structure makes it easy to inspect and maintain.

[0004] The aforementioned patent lacks the function of moving the pipe fittings to the grinding equipment. Using a manual method would result in low efficiency, and if a person approaches the grinding equipment, there is a risk of being accidentally injured by the grinding equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a metal parts processing apparatus and method. Through a feeding assembly and a conveying assembly, it solves the technical problems of lacking the function of moving the pipe parts to the grinding equipment, the low efficiency caused by manual operation, and the risk of accidental injury to the grinding equipment if the operator approaches the equipment.

[0006] This invention is implemented as follows:

[0007] The present invention provides a metal part processing device, having a support base and a support box, wherein a feeding component is installed on the support base, a grinding component is installed on the support box, and the long side of the support base and the long side of the support box are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] The feeding assembly includes two horizontal plates, and multiple limiting plates are fixedly installed on the top wall of each horizontal plate. The distance between two adjacent limiting plates is equal. The space between the two limiting plates is used to place the pipe fittings. A stepping assembly that drives the pipe fittings to move to the left is provided between the two horizontal plates.

[0009] The polishing assembly includes two polishing wheels that rotate in place, and each side of the polishing wheel is provided with a conveying assembly that moves the pipe backward along the two polishing wheels.

[0010] Based on the above technical solution, the metal part processing apparatus and method of the present invention can be further improved as follows:

[0011] Furthermore, the stepping assembly includes two inner horizontal plates disposed between the two horizontal plates, and a plurality of horizontally arranged moving plates are fixedly installed on the inner horizontal plates. Each moving plate includes two mirror-arranged triangular plates, and an isosceles inverted triangular groove is formed between the moving plates. The groove is used to temporarily store the pipe fittings.

[0012] Furthermore, two connecting shafts are provided between the two inner transverse plates, and the two connecting shafts are respectively fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the movable plate, and the connecting shafts pass through the movable plate;

[0013] Each of the two limiting plates is rotatably connected to a pivot on its left and right sides. One end of the pivot located inside the two horizontal plates is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting plate, and the other end of the connecting plate is rotatably connected to the connecting pivot.

[0014] Furthermore, the horizontal plate has inclined plates A and B at its left and right ends respectively. The high end of the inclined plate A is fixedly connected to the left end of the horizontal plate, and the low end of the inclined plate B is fixedly connected to the right end of the horizontal plate.

[0015] Furthermore, a side plate is fixedly installed on the left wall of the inclined plate A, and a 90° angle is formed between the inclined plate A and the side plate;

[0016] The included angle corresponds to the position between the two polishing wheels.

[0017] Furthermore, the conveying assembly includes an inverted "U"-shaped support frame, which is fixedly installed on the support box. Each support frame has two longitudinally arranged rollers rotatably connected inside, and the rollers drive the pipe to move.

[0018] Furthermore, an auxiliary roller is provided directly above the two rollers, and the auxiliary roller is rotatably connected to the lifting frame, which is in the shape of an inverted "U".

[0019] A threaded hole is provided in the middle of the top wall of the support frame, and a screw A is threaded into the threaded hole. One end of the screw A located inside the support frame is rotatably connected to the top of the lifting frame.

[0020] Furthermore, the support box is provided with two sets of adjustment components. Each adjustment component includes a base plate fixedly installed on the support box. Two horizontally arranged sliding plates are fixedly installed on the base plate. Two sliders are slidably connected to each sliding plate. The sliders are fixedly installed on the motor base B. The polishing wheel is rotatably connected to the motor base B on the same side.

[0021] Furthermore, a guide plate is provided between the two support frames, and the opening of the guide plate is an inverted trapezoidal structure. The guide plate provides support for the longitudinal movement of the pipe.

[0022] A method for processing a metal part, comprising the following steps:

[0023] S1: Place the multiple metal pipes to be processed on the inclined plate B;

[0024] S2: Causes the two inner horizontal plates to move simultaneously, driving the pipe fittings to move to the left one by one;

[0025] S3: Push the pipes that have been moved to the inclined plate A and the side plate backward;

[0026] S4: When the fitting is located on the roller on the rear side of the front support frame, move the auxiliary roller down and rotate the roller;

[0027] S5: Moves the pipe axially, and the part passing through the polishing wheel is polished.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the metal part processing device and method provided by the present invention are: by setting the adjustment component, the lateral distance between the two polishing wheels can be changed, thereby making it applicable to pipes of various diameters;

[0029] By setting up a stepping component, the pipes can be moved to the left one by one. In conjunction with the conveying component, the pipes are moved sequentially to the polishing wheel for continuous processing. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1A top view of an overall metal part processing device;

[0032] Figure 2 Isometric drawing of the loading assembly;

[0033] Figure 3 Isometric drawing of the rust removal component;

[0034] Figure 4 A split isometric view of the adjustment component for the rust removal assembly;

[0035] Figure 5 Axonometric drawing of the pipe fittings placed in the feeding assembly;

[0036] Figure 6 This is an isometric view of the feeding assembly pipe after it has been moved.

[0037] Figure 7 This is the front view of the rust removal assembly;

[0038] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0039] 1. Support base; 11. Motor base A; 12. Motor A; 13. Synchronous pulley A; 14. Synchronous pulley B; 15. Synchronous belt; 21. Horizontal plate; 22. Limiting plate; 23. Rotating shaft; 24. Inclined plate A; 241. Side plate; 25. Inclined plate B; 26. Column A; 27. Column B; 31. Inner horizontal plate; 32. Moving plate; 33. Connecting shaft; 34. Connecting plate; 4. Support box; 4 1. Guide plate; 51. Polishing wheel; 52. Base plate; 53. Slide plate; 54. Slider; 55. Motor base B; 56. Motor B; 57. Ear plate; 58. Screw block; 59. Screw B; 60. Threaded hole; 61. Support frame; 62. Roller; 63. Auxiliary roller; 64. Lifting frame; 65. Screw A; 66. Motor base C; 67. Motor C; 71. Cylinder base; 72. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0042] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0044] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] Example 1

[0046] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the present invention provides a metal part processing device, having a support base 1 and a support box 4, wherein a feeding component is installed on the support base 1 and a grinding component is installed on the support box 4, and the long side of the support base 1 and the long side of the support box 4 are perpendicular to each other.

[0047] The feeding assembly includes two horizontal plates 21. Multiple limiting plates 22 are fixedly installed on the top wall of each horizontal plate 21. The spacing between two adjacent limiting plates 22 is equal. The space between the two limiting plates 22 is used to place the pipe fitting. A stepping assembly that drives the pipe fitting to move to the left is provided between the two horizontal plates 21.

[0048] The polishing assembly includes two polishing wheels 51 that rotate in place, and on both sides of the polishing wheels 51 are conveying components that move the tube backward along the two polishing wheels 51.

[0049] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the stepping component includes two inner horizontal plates 31 disposed between two horizontal plates 21. Multiple horizontally arranged movable plates 32 are fixedly installed on the inner horizontal plates 31. Each movable plate 32 includes two mirror-arranged triangular plates. An isosceles inverted triangular groove is formed between the movable plates 32. The groove is used to temporarily store the pipe fittings.

[0050] Optionally, in the above technical solution, two connecting shafts 33 are provided between the two inner horizontal plates 31, and the two connecting shafts 33 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the movable plate 32 respectively, and the connecting shafts 33 penetrate the movable plate 32.

[0051] Each of the two limiting plates 22 is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft 23 on its left and right sides. One end of the rotating shaft 23 located inside the two horizontal plates 21 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting plate 34, and the other end of the connecting plate 34 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft 33.

[0052] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the left and right ends of the horizontal plate 21 are respectively provided with inclined plates A24 and B25, the high end of the inclined plate A24 is fixedly connected to the left end of the horizontal plate 21, and the low end of the inclined plate B25 is fixedly connected to the right end of the horizontal plate 21.

[0053] Optionally, in the above technical solution, a side plate 241 is fixedly installed on the left wall of the inclined plate A24, and a 90° angle is formed between the inclined plate A24 and the side plate 241.

[0054] The included angle corresponds to the position between the two polishing wheels 51.

[0055] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the conveying component includes an inverted "U"-shaped support frame 61, which is fixedly installed on the support box 4. Each support frame 61 has two longitudinally arranged rollers 62 rotatably connected inside, and the rollers 62 drive the pipe to move.

[0056] Optionally, in the above technical solution, an auxiliary roller 63 is provided directly above the two rollers 62. The auxiliary roller 63 is rotatably connected to the lifting frame 64, which is in the shape of an inverted "U".

[0057] A threaded hole 60 is provided in the middle of the top wall of the support frame 61. A screw A65 is threaded into the threaded hole 60. One end of the screw A65 located inside the support frame 61 is rotatably connected to the top of the lifting frame 64.

[0058] Optionally, in the above technical solution, the support box 4 is provided with two sets of adjustment components. The adjustment components include a base plate 52 fixedly installed on the support box 4. Two horizontally arranged sliding plates 53 are fixedly installed on the base plate 52. Two sliders 54 are slidably connected to each sliding plate 53. The sliders 54 are fixedly installed on the motor base B55. The polishing wheel 51 is rotatably connected to the motor base B55 on the same side.

[0059] Optionally, in the above technical solution, a guide plate 41 is provided between the two support frames 61. The opening of the guide plate 41 is an inverted trapezoidal structure, and the guide plate 41 provides support for the longitudinal movement of the pipe.

[0060] This invention provides a method for processing metal parts, comprising the following steps:

[0061] S1: Place the multiple metal pipes to be processed on the inclined plate B25;

[0062] S2: Causes the two inner horizontal plates 31 to move simultaneously, driving the pipes to move to the left one by one;

[0063] S3: Push the pipe fittings that have been moved onto the inclined plate A24 and the side plate 241 backward;

[0064] S4: When the pipe fitting is located on the roller 62 on the rear side of the front support frame 61, the auxiliary roller 63 is moved down and the roller 62 is rotated.

[0065] S5: Move the pipe axially so that the part passing through the polishing wheel 51 is polished.

[0066] The length between the two horizontal plates 21 is slightly less than the length of the pipe fitting.

[0067] The length distance between the two auxiliary rollers 63 is slightly smaller than the length of the pipe fitting, so that at least one end of the pipe fitting is pressed down by the auxiliary rollers 63 during the processing of the polishing wheel 51, preventing the pipe fitting from tilting or shifting due to external force.

[0068] Since the inclined plate B25 is set at an angle, the pipes will stick to each other. The movable plate 32, which is composed of triangular plates, has a pointed top structure to separate the pipes on the inclined plate B25 and drive the pipes on the inclined plate B25 to move to the left one by one.

[0069] Furthermore, a motor base A11 is fixedly installed on the top wall of the support base 1, and a motor A12 is fixedly installed on the motor base A11. The output shaft of the motor A12 extends forward and is connected to the synchronous pulley A13. A synchronous pulley B14 is fixedly installed at the front end of a rotating shaft 23. A synchronous belt 15 is connected to both the synchronous pulley A13 and the synchronous pulley B14 for driving the inner horizontal plate 31 to rotate.

[0070] Furthermore, motors B56 are fixedly installed on motor base B55. The output shaft of motor B56 extends forward and is connected to polishing wheel 51. The left polishing wheel 51 rotates counterclockwise and the right polishing wheel 51 rotates clockwise, with the two polishing wheels 51 rotating synchronously.

[0071] Furthermore, a motor mount C66 is fixedly installed on the right side of the support frame 61, and a motor C67 is fixedly installed on the motor mount C66. The output axis of the motor C67 extends to the right and is connected to the roller 62 near the polishing wheel 51.

[0072] Furthermore, a column A26 is fixedly installed on the inclined plate A24, and a column B27 is fixedly installed on the inclined plate B25. The top of the column B27 is higher than the top of the column A26, and the bottoms of the columns A26 and B27 are flush. Both are fixedly installed on the top wall of the support base 1.

[0073] Furthermore, an ear plate 57 is fixedly installed on the base plate 52, and a screw block 58 is fixedly installed on the bottom wall of the motor base B55. A screw rod B59 is internally threaded onto the screw block 58. One end of the screw rod B59 is rotatably connected to the ear plate 57, and the other end is located outside the motor base B55. Twisting the ear plate 57 adjusts the lateral position of the motor base B55.

[0074] Preferably, the front end of the support base 1 is provided with a cylinder seat 71, and a cylinder 72 is fixedly installed on the cylinder seat 71. The movable end of the cylinder 72 extends backward. When the movable end of the cylinder 72 is fully extended, it can push the rear end of the pipe on the inclined plate A24 and the side plate 241 onto the two rollers 62 of the front support frame 61. The longitudinal central axis of the cylinder 72 corresponds to the transverse midpoint of the roller 62.

[0075] In use, place multiple metal pipes to be processed on the inclined plate B25; start the motor A12 to rotate the shaft 23, which in turn drives the two inner horizontal plates 31 to move simultaneously through the connecting plate 34 and the connecting shaft 33.

[0076] The movement path of the horizontal plate 31 is as follows: the horizontal plate 31 moves upward to move the pipe fitting directly opposite from the horizontal plate 21 to the inner horizontal plate 31, the horizontal plate 31 moves left and downward to drop the pipe fitting between the two limiting plates 22 on the left side, and the horizontal plate 31 moves right to reset, thus realizing the step-by-step movement of the pipe fitting to the left one by one.

[0077] The starting cylinder 72 pushes the pipe fitting, which has been moved to the inclined plate A24 and the side plate 241, backward until the pipe fitting is partially located on the roller 62 on the rear side of the front support frame 61; the front auxiliary roller 63 moves down to abut against the pipe fitting, and the rear auxiliary roller 63 moves down to the same position; the motor C67 drives the connected roller 62 to rotate, causing the pipe fitting to move axially; the starting motor B56 rotates the two polishing wheels 51, and the part of the pipe fitting that passes through the polishing wheels 51 is polished;

[0078] After grinding, the pipe continues to move backward under the action of roller 62, pushing the next pipe onto the support box 4 for further grinding.

[0079] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the invention should be included within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A metal parts processing apparatus, comprising a support base (1) and a support box (4), characterized in that, A feeding assembly is installed on the support base (1), and a grinding assembly is installed on the support box (4). The long side of the support base (1) and the long side of the support box (4) are perpendicular to each other. The feeding assembly includes two horizontal plates (21), and multiple limiting plates (22) are fixedly installed on the top wall of each horizontal plate (21). The spacing between two adjacent limiting plates (22) is equal. The space between the two limiting plates (22) is used to place the pipe fittings. A stepping assembly that drives the pipe fittings to move to the left is provided between the two horizontal plates (21). The polishing assembly includes two polishing wheels (51) that rotate in place, and each of the polishing wheels (51) is provided with a conveying assembly on both sides to move the tube backward along the two polishing wheels (51).

2. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stepping assembly includes two inner horizontal plates (31) disposed between the two horizontal plates (21). Multiple horizontally arranged movable plates (32) are fixedly installed on the inner horizontal plates (31). Each movable plate (32) includes two mirror-arranged triangular plates. An isosceles inverted triangular groove is formed between the movable plates (32). The groove is used to temporarily store pipe fittings.

3. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two connecting shafts (33) are provided between the two inner horizontal plates (31), and the two connecting shafts (33) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the movable plate (32) respectively, and the connecting shafts (33) pass through the movable plate (32); A rotating shaft (23) is rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the two limiting plates (22). One end of the rotating shaft (23) located inside the two horizontal plates (21) is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting plate (34), and the other end of the connecting plate (34) is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft (33).

4. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The horizontal plate (21) has inclined plates A (24) and B (25) at its left and right ends respectively. The high end of the inclined plate A (24) is fixedly connected to the left end of the horizontal plate (21), and the low end of the inclined plate B (25) is fixedly connected to the right end of the horizontal plate (21).

5. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, A side plate (241) is fixedly installed on the left wall of the inclined plate A (24), and a 90° angle is formed between the inclined plate A (24) and the side plate (241); The included angle corresponds to the position between the two polishing wheels (51).

6. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly includes an inverted "U" shaped support frame (61), which is fixedly installed on the support box (4). Each support frame (61) has two longitudinally arranged rollers (62) rotatably connected inside it, and the rollers (62) drive the pipe to move.

7. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, A secondary roller (63) is provided directly above the two rollers (62), and the secondary roller (63) is rotatably connected to the lifting frame (64), which is in the shape of an inverted "U". The support frame (61) has a threaded hole (60) in the middle of its top wall. A screw A (65) is threaded into the threaded hole (60). One end of the screw A (65) located inside the support frame (61) is rotatably connected to the top of the lifting frame (64).

8. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support box (4) is provided with two sets of adjustment components. The adjustment components include a base plate (52) fixedly installed on the support box (4). Two horizontally arranged sliding plates (53) are fixedly installed on the base plate (52). Two sliders (54) are slidably connected on each sliding plate (53). The sliders (54) are fixedly installed on the motor base B (55). The polishing wheel (51) is rotatably connected to the motor base B (55) on the same side.

9. The metal part processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, A guide plate (41) is provided between the two support frames (61). The opening of the guide plate (41) is an inverted trapezoidal structure. The guide plate (41) provides support for the longitudinal movement of the pipe.

10. A method for processing metal parts, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Place the multiple metal pipes to be processed on the inclined plate B(25); S2: Cause the two inner horizontal plates (31) to move simultaneously, causing the pipe fittings to move to the left one by one; S3: Push the pipes that have been moved to the inclined plate A (24) and the side plate (241) backward; S4: When the pipe fitting is located on the roller (62) on the rear side of the front support frame (61), the auxiliary roller (63) is moved down and the roller (62) is rotated; S5: Move the pipe axially so that the part passing through the polishing wheel (51) is polished.

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