Automatic feeding and discharging equipment for valve block machining

Abstract

The invention discloses automatic feeding and discharging equipment for valve block machining, the automatic feeding and discharging equipment comprises a base, a top end support, a rotating mechanism, a tool and a cleaning mechanism, the base comprises a main seat, two side seats and a back plate, and the two side seats and the back plate are arranged on the main seat; two ends of the top end bracket are respectively arranged at the top ends of the two side seats; the rotating mechanism comprises a first support, a first lifting motor, a rotating motor and a first electric clamping jaw, the first support is arranged on the top end support, the first lifting motor is arranged on the first support, the rotating motor is arranged at the lower end of the first lifting motor, and the first electric clamping jaw is arranged at the lower end of the rotating motor; the tool is arranged on the main seat, the tool is provided with a rotatable square column, the square column is provided with four mounting areas, and the mounting areas are suitable for mounting valve blocks; the cleaning mechanism is arranged on the main base, the first electric clamping jaw clamps the top end of the square column, the cleaning mechanism conducts a cleaning procedure on the square column every time the rotating motor rotates by 90 degrees, and the rotating motor rotates four times in total.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of valve block processing, and more specifically to an automatic loading and unloading device for valve block processing. Background Technology

[0002] In the current production process of valve blocks, loading and unloading require manual operation. This involves manually tightening and loosening the clamping blocks and loading / unloading the blocks. This requires manual operation of the clamping blocks and tooling to rotate and position, as well as manual cleaning of debris and other contaminants generated on the tooling.

[0003] In the existing production process of valve blocks, the loading and unloading speed, loading and unloading efficiency, and equipment cleaning efficiency are the key factors that restrict the production pace. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic loading and unloading device for valve block processing, which realizes automatic loading and unloading of valve blocks.

[0005] Therefore, embodiments of the present invention propose an automatic loading and unloading device for valve block processing.

[0006] An automatic loading and unloading device for valve block processing according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base, a top support, a rotating mechanism, a tooling, and a cleaning mechanism. The base includes a main seat, two side seats disposed on the main seat, and a back plate. The two ends of the top support are respectively disposed on the tops of the two side seats. The rotating mechanism includes a first support, a first lifting motor, a rotating motor, and a first electric gripper. The first support is disposed on the top support, the first lifting motor is disposed on the first support, the rotating motor is disposed at the lower end of the first lifting motor, and the first electric gripper is disposed at the lower end of the rotating motor. The tooling is disposed on the main seat and has a rotatable square column. The square column has four mounting areas, which are suitable for mounting the valve block. The cleaning mechanism is disposed on the main seat. The first electric gripper clamps the top of the square column. The cleaning mechanism performs a cleaning procedure on the square column every 90° rotation of the rotating motor. The rotating motor rotates a total of four times.

[0007] In some embodiments, the automatic loading and unloading equipment further includes a transmission mechanism and two protective doors; the transmission mechanism includes a switching motor and a transmission belt, the switching motor is disposed at the top of any one of the side seats, one end of the transmission belt is connected to the switching motor, the other end of the transmission belt is connected to the top support, and the transmission belt is located above the two side seats; the two protective doors are respectively disposed on the front of the two side seats, wherein one of the protective doors is connected to the transmission belt, and a moving component is disposed between the two protective doors, so that when one of the protective doors moves under the drive of the transmission belt, the other protective door moves in the opposite direction under the drive of the moving component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cleaning mechanism includes a second lifting motor and a cleaning machine, the second lifting motor being mounted on the main seat, and the cleaning machine being used to clean the square column and the valve block.

[0009] In some embodiments, each of the mounting areas of the square column has two mounting slots, and each mounting slot can accommodate a clamping block, the clamping block being adapted to mount the valve block.

[0010] In some embodiments, the automatic loading and unloading equipment further includes a mobile robot; the mobile robot includes a body, a multi-axis robotic arm mounted on the body, and a gripper mounted on the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm; the gripper is capable of clamping the clamping block to drive the valve block to rotate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the fixture is provided with a connecting bracket, a second electric gripper, and a vision camera; the connecting bracket is disposed at the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm, the second electric gripper is mounted on the connecting bracket, and the vision camera is mounted on the connecting bracket.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front end of the connecting bracket is further provided with a limiting part, a rubber anti-slip block, a nylon pad, and a positioning pin; the upper end of the clamping block is provided with a limiting groove, the lower end of the clamping block is provided with a limiting hole, the limiting part is adapted to be engaged in the limiting groove, the positioning pin is adapted to be inserted into the limiting hole, and the rubber anti-slip block and the nylon pad are adapted to abut against the valve block.

[0013] In some embodiments, the connecting bracket is further provided with a linear module and a tightening machine, the tightening machine is disposed on the linear module, and the front end of the tightening machine can abut against the clamping block.

[0014] In some embodiments, the vehicle body is also provided with a material frame.

[0015] In some embodiments, the vehicle body is also provided with a commutator.

[0016] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Other features and aspects of this disclosure will become clearer from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic loading and unloading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a rotating mechanism in an automatic loading and unloading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a mobile robot in an automatic loading and unloading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a clamp in an automatic loading and unloading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping block in an automatic loading and unloading device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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[0024] Automatic loading and unloading equipment 100, valve block 200, base 10, main seat 11, side seat 12, back plate 13, top bracket 20, rotating mechanism 30, first bracket 31, first lifting motor 32, rotating motor 33, first electric gripper 34, tooling 40, square column 41, clamping block 42, limit groove 421, limit hole 422, cleaning mechanism 50, second lifting motor 51, cleaning machine 52, transmission mechanism 60, protective door 601, switch motor 61, transmission belt 62.

[0025] Mobile robot 70, vehicle body 71, multi-axis robotic arm 72, material box 73, reversing frame 74, clamp 80, connecting bracket 81, second electric gripper 82, vision camera 83, limiting part 84, rubber anti-slip block 85, nylon pad 86, positioning pin 87, linear module 90, tightening machine 91. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to specific embodiments. However, those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only for illustrating the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the present invention. 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.

[0027] like Figures 1-5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an automatic loading and unloading device 100 for processing valve block 200 includes a base 10, a top support 20, a rotating mechanism 30, a tooling 40, and a cleaning mechanism 50. The base 10 includes a main seat 11, two side seats 12 disposed on the main seat 11, and a back plate 13. The two ends of the top support 20 are respectively disposed on the tops of the two side seats 12. The rotating mechanism 30 includes a first support 31, a first lifting motor 32, a rotating motor 33, and a first electric gripper 34. The first support 31 is disposed on the top support 20. The lifting motor 32 is mounted on the first bracket 31, the rotary motor 33 is mounted at the lower end of the first lifting motor 32, and the first electric gripper 34 is mounted at the lower end of the rotary motor 33. The tooling 40 is mounted on the main seat 11, and the tooling 40 has a rotatable square column 41 with four mounting areas suitable for mounting the valve block 200. The cleaning mechanism 50 is mounted on the main seat 11, and the first electric gripper 34 is clamped at the top of the square column 41. Every time the rotary motor 33 rotates 90°, the cleaning mechanism 50 performs a cleaning procedure on the square column 41. The rotary motor 33 rotates a total of 4 times.

[0028] It is understandable that, in view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the automatic loading and unloading equipment 100 of the present invention solves the technical problems of automatic rotation and automatic cleaning of the tooling of the valve block 200.

[0029] In some embodiments, the automatic loading and unloading equipment 100 further includes a transmission mechanism 60 and two protective doors 601; the transmission mechanism 60 includes a switching motor 61 and a transmission belt 62, the switching motor 61 is disposed at the top of any one of the side seats 12, one end of the transmission belt 62 is connected to the switching motor 61, the other end of the transmission belt 62 is connected to the top support 20, and the transmission belt 62 is located above the two side seats 12; the two protective doors 601 are respectively disposed on the front of the two side seats 12, wherein one protective door 601 is connected to the transmission belt 62, and a moving component is disposed between the two protective doors 601, so that when one protective door 601 moves under the drive of the transmission belt 62, the other protective door 601 moves in the opposite direction under the drive of the moving component.

[0030] In some embodiments, the cleaning mechanism 50 includes a second lifting motor 51 and a cleaning machine 52. The second lifting motor 51 is mounted on the main seat 11, and the cleaning machine 52 is used to clean the square column 41 and the valve block 200.

[0031] In some embodiments, each mounting area of ​​the square column 41 has two mounting slots, and each mounting slot can be used to mount a clamping block 42, which is suitable for mounting a valve block 200.

[0032] In this invention, a rotating mechanism 30, a transmission mechanism 60, a protective door 601, and a cleaning mechanism 50 are installed on the top support 20.

[0033] Initially, the rotating mechanism 30 and the cleaning mechanism 50 are both located above and outside the base 10, and the protective door 601 is closed. When there is a need for loading or unloading, the switch motor 61 starts, opening the protective door 601 via the transmission belt 62. After the door is fully open, the loading and unloading actions are performed. After the loading and unloading actions are completed, the tooling needs to be rotated. The rotating mechanism 30 is activated, the first electric gripper 34 reaches the clamping position, and the cleaning mechanism 50 descends to the predetermined position, ready to perform tooling cleaning work.

[0034] The first electric gripper 34 clamps the square column 41 on the fixture 40 and begins to rotate, cleaning once every 90 degrees. After completion, the cleaning mechanism 50 rises back to its initial position, the first electric gripper 34 releases, the rotating mechanism 30 rises back to its initial position as a whole, and the protective door 601 closes.

[0035] In some embodiments, the automatic loading and unloading equipment 100 further includes a mobile robot 70; the mobile robot 70 includes a body 71, a multi-axis robotic arm 72 disposed on the body 71, and a clamp 80 disposed on the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm 72; the clamp 80 is capable of clamping the clamping block 42 to drive the valve block 200 to rotate.

[0036] In some embodiments, the clamp 80 is provided with a connecting bracket 81, a second electric gripper 82 and a vision camera 83; the connecting bracket 81 is disposed at the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm 72, the second electric gripper 82 is mounted on the connecting bracket 81, and the vision camera 83 is mounted on the connecting bracket 81.

[0037] In this invention, the vision camera 83 is also connected to the cleaning machine 52. Before the clamp 80 picks up the valve block 200, the vision camera 83 is used to detect whether there are debris on the surface and around the valve block 200. If so, it will cooperate with the cleaning machine 52 to clean it again.

[0038] In some embodiments, the front end of the connecting bracket 81 is further provided with a limiting part 84, a rubber anti-slip block 85, a nylon pad 86, and a positioning pin 87; the upper end of the clamping block 42 is provided with a limiting groove 421, and the lower end of the clamping block 42 is provided with a limiting hole 422. The limiting part 84 is adapted to be engaged in the limiting groove 421, the positioning pin 87 is adapted to be inserted into the limiting hole 422, and the rubber anti-slip block 85 and the nylon pad 86 are adapted to abut against the valve block 200.

[0039] In some embodiments, the connecting bracket 81 is further provided with a linear module 90 and a tightening machine 91. The tightening machine 91 is disposed on the linear module 90, and the front end of the tightening machine 91 can abut against the clamping block 42.

[0040] In some embodiments, a material box 73 is also provided on the vehicle body 71.

[0041] In some embodiments, a commutator 74 is also provided on the vehicle body 71.

[0042] In this invention, the mobile robot 70 moves to the work area, and the multi-axis robotic arm 72 delivers the clamp 80 to the vicinity of the material platform. The clamp is aligned by the vision camera 83, and the positioning pin 87 on the lower side of the clamp 80 is initially positioned with the limiting hole 422 on the clamping block 42.

[0043] The clamping block 42 is then gripped by the second electric gripper 82, where the nylon pad 86 and the rubber anti-slip block 85 are used to reduce material damage and provide a certain clamping buffer effect.

[0044] 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," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0045] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0046] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0048] In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0049] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic loading and unloading device for valve block processing, characterized in that, The automatic loading and unloading equipment includes: A base, the base including a main seat, two side seats disposed on the main seat, and a back plate; A top bracket, the two ends of which are respectively disposed at the top of the two side seats; A rotating mechanism, comprising a first support, a first lifting motor, a rotating motor, and a first electric gripper, wherein the first support is mounted on the top support, the first lifting motor is mounted on the first support, the rotating motor is mounted at the lower end of the first lifting motor, and the first electric gripper is mounted at the lower end of the rotating motor; The tooling is mounted on the main seat and has a rotatable square column with four mounting areas, which are suitable for mounting the valve block. The cleaning mechanism is mounted on the main seat. The first electric gripper holds the top of the square column. The cleaning mechanism performs one cleaning cycle on the square column every 90° rotation of the rotary motor. The rotary motor rotates a total of 4 times.

2. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The transmission mechanism and two protective doors; The transmission mechanism includes a switching motor and a transmission belt. The switching motor is located at the top of any one of the side seats. One end of the transmission belt is connected to the switching motor, and the other end of the transmission belt is connected to the top support. The transmission belt is located above the two side seats. The two protective doors are respectively arranged on the front of the two side seats. One of the protective doors is connected to the transmission belt, and a moving component is arranged between the two protective doors. When one of the protective doors moves under the drive of the transmission belt, the other protective door moves in the opposite direction under the drive of the moving component.

3. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cleaning mechanism includes a second lifting motor and a cleaning machine. The second lifting motor is mounted on the main seat, and the cleaning machine is used to clean the square column and the valve block.

4. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the mounting areas of the square column has two mounting slots, and each mounting slot can accommodate a clamping block, which is adapted to mount the valve block.

5. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: Mobile robots; The mobile robot includes a vehicle body, a multi-axis robotic arm mounted on the vehicle body, and a gripper mounted on the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm; The clamp can hold the clamping block to drive the valve block to rotate.

6. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamp is equipped with a connecting bracket, a second electric gripper, and a vision camera; The connecting bracket is disposed at the front end of the multi-axis robotic arm, the second electric gripper is mounted on the connecting bracket, and the vision camera is mounted on the connecting bracket.

7. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front end of the connecting bracket is also provided with a limiting part, a rubber anti-slip block, a nylon pad and a positioning pin; The upper end of the clamping block is provided with a limiting groove, the lower end of the clamping block is provided with a limiting hole, the limiting part is adapted to be engaged in the limiting groove, the positioning pin is adapted to be inserted into the limiting hole, and the rubber anti-slip block and the nylon pad are adapted to abut against the valve block.

8. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting bracket is also equipped with a linear module and a tightening machine. The tightening machine is mounted on the linear module, and the front end of the tightening machine can abut against the clamping block.

9. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle body is also equipped with a material crate.

10. The automatic loading and unloading equipment for valve block processing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle body is also equipped with a reversing frame.

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