Rotary shoulder strap punching and metal badge installation integrated processing equipment and method

Abstract

This invention discloses a rotary epaulette punching and metal badge installation integrated processing equipment and method. It includes a worktable with a turntable driven by a servo motor. The worktable is divided into four stations: a placement station, a punching station, a badge placement station, and a folding and pressing station. Epitaph placement trays are provided on the turntable corresponding to the four stations, each tray having multiple epaulette placement grooves. A punch for punching epaulettes is provided above the punching station. A storage box and a height-adjustable and retractable robotic arm are provided above the badge placement tray at the folding and pressing station. A lifting cover plate matching the type of epaulette is provided above the badge placement tray, and a pressing device for folding and pressing the pins on the back of the metal badge is provided inside the badge placement tray. This invention features a rotary integrated working method, reasonable design, convenient operation, and a high degree of automation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a rotary shoulder strap punching and metal badge installation integrated processing equipment and method. Background Technology

[0002] In the current production process of shoulder boards, metal badges need to be installed on the shoulder board plate according to the corresponding technical requirements. However, the conventional production method is to first punch holes in the shoulder board plate by hand, then manually install the metal badges one by one into the punched holes, and then use a screwdriver and hammer to bend and fix the nail feet on the back of the metal badges one by one. The whole process has the following problems: multiple operations, large number of personnel, high labor intensity, low degree of automation, and slow production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the purpose of this invention is to provide a rotary shoulder epaulette punching and metal sign installation integrated processing equipment and method.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a rotary shoulder epaulette punching and metal sign installation integrated processing equipment, including a worktable, wherein the worktable is provided with a turntable, and the turntable is driven by a servo motor;

[0005] The workbench is divided into four stations: a placement station, a punching station, a marker placement station, and a folding and pressing nail and foot attaching station.

[0006] Shoulder badge placement trays are provided on the turntable corresponding to the four workstations. Multiple shoulder badge placement grooves are provided on each shoulder badge placement tray, and the center of each shoulder badge placement groove is hollowed out.

[0007] A punch for punching epaulettes is provided above the punching station.

[0008] Above the marker placement station is a storage box and a liftable and retractable robotic arm. The robotic arm is equipped with lifting, retraction, movement and gripping opening and closing devices. The storage box stores metal markers, and the robotic arm is used to perform the action of picking up and placing metal markers.

[0009] Above the epaulette placement tray at the folding and pressing pinning station is a lifting pressure plate that matches the type of epaulette. Inside the epaulette placement tray is a pressing and folding device for folding and pressing the pinning feet on the back of the metal badge.

[0010] Furthermore, the pressing and folding device includes:

[0011] Two pleating strips are placed parallel to each other at the bottom of the groove for each epaulette.

[0012] The front end of the left-side folding strip is provided with a left front through hole and a left front screw hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a left rear screw hole and a left rear through hole at intervals.

[0013] The front end of the right-side folding strip is provided with a right front screw hole and a right front through hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a right rear through hole and a right rear screw hole at intervals.

[0014] The diameter of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the screw hole;

[0015] On the shoulder strap placement tray, a lead screw is respectively inserted through the front through hole, front screw hole, rear through hole, and rear screw hole corresponding to the folding strip. The front screw hole and the rear screw hole form a sliding helical pair with the corresponding lead screw.

[0016] The lead screw in the left front screw hole and the lead screw in the left rear screw hole are connected to the left servo motor via a synchronous belt.

[0017] The lead screw in the right front screw hole and the lead screw in the right rear screw hole are connected to the right servo motor via a synchronous belt.

[0018] A control device is used to control the left servo motor to drive the lead screw to move the left pressure bar to the right by a predetermined distance and then return to the initial position; then, it controls the right servo motor to drive the lead screw to move the right pressure bar to the left by a predetermined distance and then return to the initial position.

[0019] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an integrated processing method for rotary shoulder badge punching and metal badge installation. The method is based on the aforementioned equipment and includes the following steps:

[0020] 1) Place the shoulder patches to be processed, face up, into the shoulder patch placement grooves on the turntable at the placement station;

[0021] 2) The turntable rotates to the punching station, and the detachable punch set above the punching station punches the epaulettes vertically downward through the grooved hollow part.

[0022] 3) After the detachable punch completes the set action and retracts upward to return to its original position, the turntable automatically rotates to the marker placement station. The liftable and retractable robotic arm above the marker placement station picks up the metal markers in the storage box and then inserts the pins of the metal markers into the punch holes of the epaulettes one by one.

[0023] 4) After the robotic arm completes the set action, the turntable automatically rotates to the folding and pressing foot station, and the detachable pressure cover above the folding and pressing foot station moves downward to press the metal logo on the shoulder board.

[0024] The control device controls the left servo motor to drive the left pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the right and then return to the initial position; then it controls the right servo motor to drive the right pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the left and then return to the initial position, so that the metal logo and the stud foot are completely and tightly attached to the shoulder board body;

[0025] 5) After the folding action is completed, the turntable automatically rotates to the placement and picking station. The staff takes out the processed shoulder patch and puts in the shoulder patch to be processed, and repeats the processing cycle.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0027] 1) This invention is a rotary integrated working method, which is reasonably designed, easy to operate, and highly automated.

[0028] 2) The present invention adopts a design that separates the product placement and retrieval station from the processing station, which avoids the possibility of hand injury caused by misoperation and improves the safety of equipment use.

[0029] 3) It can process a large number of products at a time, resulting in high production efficiency.

[0030] 4) The punch described in this invention has a detachable structure, which makes it convenient to replace punches of different specifications, positions and quantities, increasing its applicability. It is easy to assemble, has a stable structure and is durable. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the workstation of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the device structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the epaulette placement groove of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the metal marker structure of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the pin-fitting and bending action of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the product processing state of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the epaulette tray.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the epaulette placement tray in the horizontal direction.

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A diagram showing the action after it has taken place.

[0040] The components are as follows: 1-Workbench; 2-Turntable; 3-Placement station; 4-Punching station; 5-Marker placement station; 6-Folding and pressing foot attachment station; 7-Shoulder badge placement tray; 8-Groove hollowed-out area; 9-Operating program control box; 10-Detachable punch; 11-Storage box; 12-Liftable and retractable robotic arm; 13-Lifting cover plate device; 14-Cover plate; 15-Folding strip; 16-Shoulder badge; 17-Metal mark; 18-Pinning foot attachment; 20-Lead screw. Detailed Implementation

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", 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.

[0042] 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, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0043] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the present invention provides a rotary shoulder epaulette punching and metal sign installation integrated processing equipment, including a worktable 1, wherein the worktable is provided with a turntable 2, and the turntable is driven by a servo motor.

[0045] The workbench is divided into four stations: station 3 for placing and picking, station 4 for punching, station 5 for placing markers, and station 6 for bending and pressing nails and attaching feet.

[0046] Shoulder badge placement trays 7 are provided on the turntable corresponding to the four workstations. Multiple shoulder badge placement grooves are provided on each shoulder badge placement tray, and the center of each shoulder badge placement groove is hollowed out.

[0047] A punch 10 for punching epaulettes is provided above the punching station;

[0048] Above the marker placement station is a storage box and a liftable and retractable robotic arm 12. The robotic arm is equipped with lifting, retraction, movement and gripping opening and closing devices. The storage box stores metal markers, and the robotic arm is used to perform the action of picking up and placing metal markers.

[0049] Above the epaulette placement tray of the folding and pressing pin foot station is a lifting pressure plate device 13 that matches the type of epaulette. Inside the epaulette placement tray is a pressing and folding device for pressing and folding the pin feet 18 on the back of the metal badge 17.

[0050] Furthermore, the aforementioned pressing and folding device, such as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, it includes:

[0051] Two pleating strips 15 are placed parallel to each other at the bottom of the groove for each epaulette placement;

[0052] The front end of the left-side folding strip is provided with a left front through hole and a left front screw hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a left rear screw hole and a left rear through hole at intervals.

[0053] The front end of the right-side folding strip is provided with a right front screw hole and a right front through hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a right rear through hole and a right rear screw hole at intervals.

[0054] The diameter of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the screw hole;

[0055] On the shoulder strap placement tray, a lead screw 20 is respectively inserted through the front through hole, front screw hole, rear through hole, and rear screw hole corresponding to the folding strip. The front screw hole and the rear screw hole form a sliding helical pair with the corresponding lead screw.

[0056] The lead screw in the left front screw hole and the lead screw in the left rear screw hole are connected to the left servo motor via a synchronous belt.

[0057] The lead screw in the right front screw hole and the lead screw in the right rear screw hole are connected to the right servo motor via a synchronous belt.

[0058] A control device (such as a PLC) is used to control the left servo motor to drive the lead screw, causing the left pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the right and then return to its initial position. Since the position of the lead screw driven by the left servo motor corresponding to the right pressure bar is a through hole with a diameter larger than the screw hole, the right pressure bar will not move. Then, the right servo motor is controlled to drive the lead screw, causing the right pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the left and then return to its initial position. Similarly, the left pressure bar will not move at this time. Thus, the pressing and bending action of the nail foot is completed.

[0059] The present invention provides a method for the integrated processing of rotary shoulder strap punching and metal badge installation, comprising the following steps:

[0060] 1. Place the 10 shoulder patches to be processed, 16-sided upwards, into the shoulder patch placement grooves on the turntable of the respective placement station.

[0061] 2. Turn on the processing switch, and the turntable will automatically rotate to the punching station. The pre-set continuous drive of the detachable punch set above the punching station will vertically downward through the grooved hollow part to complete the punching action on the epaulette.

[0062] 3. After the detachable punch completes the set action and retracts upward to return to its original position, the turntable automatically rotates to the marker placement station. The liftable and retractable robotic arm above the marker placement station picks up the metal marker 17 from the storage box and then inserts the pin feet of the metal markers into the punch holes of the shoulder straps one by one.

[0063] 4. After the robotic arm completes the set action, the turntable automatically rotates to the folding and pressing foot station, and the lifting pressure plate above the folding and pressing foot station moves downward to press the metal logo 17 on the shoulder board.

[0064] The control device controls the left servo motor to drive the lead screw, which moves the left pressure bar to the right by a predetermined distance and then returns to the initial position; then it controls the right servo motor to drive the lead screw, which moves the right pressure bar to the left by a predetermined distance and then returns to the initial position, so that the metal mark and the rivet foot are completely and tightly attached to the epaulette body.

[0065] 5. After the folding and pressing action is completed, the turntable automatically rotates to the placement and picking station. The worker takes out the processed shoulder patch and then puts in the shoulder patch to be processed, repeating the process in a cycle. The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0066] The present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Many other changes and modifications made without departing from the concept and scope of the present invention should be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0067] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A rotary epaulette punching and metal badge installation integrated processing equipment, characterized in that, Includes a worktable, wherein the worktable is equipped with a turntable, and the turntable is driven by a servo motor; The workbench is divided into four stations: a placement station, a punching station, a marker placement station, and a folding and pressing nail and foot attaching station. Shoulder badge placement trays are provided on the turntable corresponding to the four workstations. Multiple shoulder badge placement grooves are provided on each shoulder badge placement tray, and the center of each shoulder badge placement groove is hollowed out. A punch for punching epaulettes is provided above the punching station. Above the marker placement station is a storage box and a liftable and retractable robotic arm. The robotic arm is equipped with lifting, retraction, movement and gripping opening and closing devices. The storage box stores metal markers, and the robotic arm is used to perform the action of picking up and placing metal markers. Above the epaulette placement tray at the folding and pressing pinning station is a lifting pressure plate that matches the type of epaulette. Inside the epaulette placement tray is a pressing and folding device for folding and pressing the pinning feet on the back of the metal badge.

2. The rotary shoulder patch punching and metal badge installation integrated processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned pressing and folding device includes: Two pleating strips are placed parallel to each other at the bottom of the groove for each epaulette. The front end of the left-side folding strip is provided with a left front through hole and a left front screw hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a left rear screw hole and a left rear through hole at intervals. The front end of the right-side folding strip is provided with a right front screw hole and a right front through hole at intervals; the other end is provided with a right rear through hole and a right rear screw hole at intervals. The diameter of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the screw hole; On the shoulder strap placement tray, a lead screw is respectively inserted through the front through hole, front screw hole, rear through hole, and rear screw hole corresponding to the folding strip. The front screw hole and the rear screw hole form a sliding helical pair with the corresponding lead screw. The lead screw in the left front screw hole and the lead screw in the left rear screw hole are connected to the left servo motor via a synchronous belt. The lead screw in the right front screw hole and the lead screw in the right rear screw hole are connected to the right servo motor via a synchronous belt. A control device is used to control the left servo motor to drive the left pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the right and then return to the initial position; subsequently, it controls the right servo motor to drive the right pressure bar to move a predetermined distance to the left and then return to the initial position.

3. A method for integrated processing of rotary shoulder badge punching and metal logo installation, wherein the method is implemented based on the equipment described in claim 2, characterized in that... Includes the following steps: 1) Place the shoulder patches to be processed, face up, into the shoulder patch placement grooves on the turntable at the placement station; 2) The turntable rotates to the punching station, and the detachable punch set above the punching station punches the epaulettes vertically downward through the grooved hollow part. 3) After the detachable punch completes the set action and retracts upward to return to its original position, the turntable automatically rotates to the marker placement station. The liftable and retractable robotic arm above the marker placement station picks up the metal markers in the storage box and then inserts the pins of the metal markers into the punch holes of the epaulettes one by one. 4) After the robotic arm completes the set action, the turntable automatically rotates to the folding and pressing foot station, and the detachable pressure cover above the folding and pressing foot station moves downward to press the metal logo on the shoulder board. The control device controls the left servo motor to drive the lead screw, which moves the left pressure bar to the right by a predetermined distance and then returns to the initial position; then it controls the right servo motor to drive the lead screw, which moves the right pressure bar to the left by a predetermined distance and then returns to the initial position, so that the metal logo and the rivet foot are completely and tightly attached to the epaulette body; 5) After the folding action is completed, the turntable automatically rotates to the placement and picking station. The staff takes out the processed shoulder patch and puts in the shoulder patch to be processed, and repeats the processing cycle.

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