Maintenance station for flexible machining

By designing a maintenance station for flexible processing, using RFID logos and electric claws to achieve automated maintenance of a variety of customized products, the production line bloated problems caused by different processing methods in flexible manufacturing are solved, and equipment costs and floor area are reduced. Improved production efficiency.

CN222134837UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10KAIDE AUTOMATIC CONTROL WUHAN INTELLIGENT EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202323661846.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-12-28
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2033-12-28

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Technical Problem

The different processing methods of different customized products in flexible manufacturing lead to the need to set up multiple processing equipment, resulting in bloated production lines and difficulty in processing on the same machine.

Method used

A flexible machining maintenance station was designed, including the main body of the station, the connecting wire, the assembly platform, the three-axis mechanism and the electric claws. The workpiece type is identified through RFID identification and the electric claws are used for automatic maintenance, so as to realize multiple fixed-leveling repair.

Benefits of technology

The maintenance of a variety of customized products on one device is achieved, reducing equipment costs and footprints, while improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a maintenance work station for flexible processing, which comprises a work station main body and a connection line, and the left side and the right side of the work station main body are respectively provided with a tray inlet and a tray outlet; the connection wire is arranged in the work station main body, one end of the connection wire extends out of the tray inlet, and the other end of the connection wire extends out of the tray outlet; the connection line is used for conveying a tray, the tray is provided with a workpiece, and the tray is provided with an RFID identifier; a jacking air cylinder and an RFID reader are arranged in the middle of the connection line, the jacking air cylinder is used for jacking the tray, and the RFID reader is used for reading the RFID identifier; an assembling platform, a three-axis mechanism and an electric claw are further arranged in the work station body, the assembling platform is arranged on one side of the connection line, the three-axis mechanism is arranged on the top of the assembling platform, the electric claw is arranged on the three-axis mechanism, the three-axis mechanism is used for driving the electric claw to move, and the electric claw is used for moving a workpiece. According to the utility model, a plurality of different fixation devices can be maintained through one device, the occupied area is small, and the device cost is reduced at the same time.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flexible processing, in particular to a maintenance station for flexible processing. Background Art

[0002] Flexible manufacturing models are actually widely available, such as customization. This consumer-oriented, demand-based production model is the opposite of the traditional large-scale mass production model. In flexible manufacturing, the test is the responsiveness of the production line and supply chain.

[0003] However, different customized products have different processing methods and cannot be processed on the same machine. Therefore, it is necessary to set up a variety of processing equipment, which makes the flexible processing production line bloated. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the above description, the utility model provides a maintenance station for flexible processing, which can perform maintenance on a variety of different fixed positions through one device, occupies a small area and reduces equipment costs.

[0005] The utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems with the following technical solutions: a maintenance workstation for flexible processing, comprising a workstation main body and a docking line, wherein a pallet entrance and a pallet exit are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the workstation main body; the docking line is arranged in the workstation main body, and one end of the docking line extends from the pallet entrance, and the other end of the docking line extends from the pallet exit; the docking line is used to transport a pallet, a workpiece is arranged on the pallet, and an RFID tag is arranged on the pallet; a lifting cylinder and an RFID reader are arranged in the middle of the docking line, the lifting cylinder is used to lift the pallet, and the RFID reader is used to read the RFID tag; an assembly platform, a three-axis mechanism and an electric claw are also arranged in the workstation main body, the assembly platform is arranged on one side of the docking line, the three-axis mechanism is arranged on the top of the assembly platform, the electric claw is arranged on the three-axis mechanism, the three-axis mechanism is used to drive the electric claw to move, and the electric claw is used to move the workpiece.

[0006] On the basis of the above technical solution, the present invention can also be improved as follows.

[0007] Furthermore, a pen holder maintenance station is provided on the assembly platform, and the pen holder maintenance station includes a baffle, a clamping cylinder and a first clamping cylinder; the output end of the clamping cylinder is opposite to the baffle, and a pen holder mounting groove is provided between the clamping cylinder and the baffle; the first clamping cylinder is provided on the side of the baffle away from the clamping cylinder, and the first clamping cylinder includes two first clamping jaws, the two first clamping jaws extend to the side of the baffle close to the clamping cylinder, and the two clamping jaws are respectively provided on both sides of the pen holder mounting groove.

[0008] Furthermore, a first proximity switch is arranged in the pen holder installation groove.

[0009] Furthermore, a seal maintenance station is provided on the assembly platform, and the seal maintenance station includes a second clamping cylinder and a seal mounting seat, the second clamping cylinder includes two second clamping jaws, and the seal mounting seat is arranged between the two second clamping jaws; a square seal head pressing block is provided on one side of the two second clamping jaws close to the seal mounting seat.

[0010] Furthermore, a second proximity switch is provided on the seal mounting base.

[0011] Furthermore, a trolley maintenance station is provided on the assembly platform, and the trolley maintenance station includes a third clamping cylinder and a trolley mounting seat, the third clamping cylinder includes two third clamping jaws, and the trolley mounting seat is arranged between the two third clamping jaws; two cylindrical wheel pressure blocks are respectively provided on one side of the two third clamping jaws close to the trolley mounting seat.

[0012] Furthermore, a third proximity switch is provided on the trolley mounting seat.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting line includes conveyor belts on both sides, and a conveying trough is formed between the two conveyor belts; the lifting cylinder is arranged at the bottom of the conveying trough, and a second blocking cylinder is also arranged at the bottom of the middle part of the conveying trough; an in-position sensor is arranged on one side of the middle part of the connecting line; a groove matching the conveying trough is arranged at the bottom of the pallet, and a blocking block is arranged at one end of the groove; clamping blocks matching the outer sides of the two conveyor belts are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the pallet.

[0014] Furthermore, one end of the connecting line extending from the tray entrance is bent 90° to form a feeding end, a first blocking cylinder matching the blocking block is provided at the bottom of the feeding end, and a feeding sensor is provided on one side of the feeding end.

[0015] Furthermore, one end of the connecting line extending from the tray outlet is bent 90° to form a discharge end, a third blocking cylinder matching the blocking block is provided at the bottom of the discharge end, and a discharge sensor is provided on one side of the discharge end.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0017] The utility model can repair a variety of different fixed positions through one device, occupies a small area and reduces equipment costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a maintenance station for flexible processing provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle A area;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view from another perspective;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle B area;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle C area;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of an assembly platform in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tray in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are listed as follows:

[0027] 1. Workstation body; 11. Pallet entrance; 12. Pallet exit; 2. Connection line; 21. Feed end; 22. Discharge end; 23. Conveyor belt; 24. Conveyor trough; 25. First blocking cylinder; 26. Second blocking cylinder; 27. Lifting cylinder; 28. RFID reader; 29. ​​Third blocking cylinder; 31. Feed sensor; 32. In-position sensor; 33. Discharge sensor; 4. Assembly platform; 41. Pen holder maintenance station; 411. Pen holder installation slot; 412. First proximity switch; 413. Baffle; 414 , clamping cylinder; 415, first clamping cylinder; 416, first clamping jaw; 42, seal maintenance station; 421, seal mounting seat; 422, second proximity switch; 423, second clamping jaw cylinder; 424, second clamping jaw; 425, seal head pressure block; 43, trolley maintenance station; 431, trolley mounting seat; 432, third proximity switch; 433, third clamping jaw cylinder; 434, third clamping jaw; 435, wheel pressure block; 5, three-axis mechanism; 6, electric claw; 7, tray; 71, groove; 72, blocking block; 73, clamping block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to facilitate understanding of the present application, the present application will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. Embodiments of the present application are provided in the drawings. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present application more thorough and comprehensive.

[0029] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0030] When used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "said / the" may also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include / comprise" or "have" etc. specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0031] A maintenance station for flexible processing includes a station body and a docking line 2, wherein a tray 7 inlet 11 and a tray 7 outlet 12 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the station body. The docking line 2 is arranged in the station body, and one end of the docking line 2 extends from the tray 7 inlet 11, and the other end of the docking line 2 extends from the tray 7 outlet 12.

[0032] The docking line 2 is used to convey the pallet 7, on which the workpiece is arranged, and the pallet 7 is provided with an RFID tag. Specifically, the docking line 2 includes conveyor belts 23 on both sides, and a conveying groove 24 is formed between the two conveyor belts 23. A groove 71 matching the conveying groove 24 is arranged at the bottom of the pallet 7, and a blocking block 72 is arranged at one end of the groove 71. Clamping blocks 73 matching the outer sides of the two conveyor belts 23 are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the pallet 7.

[0033] One end of the connecting line 2 extending from the inlet 11 of the tray 7 is bent 90 degrees to form a feeding end 21. A first blocking cylinder 25 matching the blocking block 72 is provided at the bottom of the feeding end 21, and a feeding sensor 31 is provided on one side of the feeding end 21.

[0034] A lifting cylinder 27 and a second blocking cylinder 26 are also provided at the bottom of the middle part of the conveying trough 24. A position sensor 32 and an RFID reader 28 are provided at one side of the middle part of the connecting line 2. The lifting cylinder 27 is used to lift the tray 7, and the RFID reader 28 is used to read the RFID identification.

[0035] One end of the connecting line 2 extending from the outlet 12 of the tray 7 is bent 90° to form a discharge end 22 . A third blocking cylinder 29 matching the blocking block 72 is provided at the bottom of the discharge end 22 . A discharge sensor 33 is provided on one side of the discharge end 22 .

[0036] An assembly platform 4, a three-axis mechanism 5 and an electric claw 6 are also provided in the main body of the workstation. The assembly platform 4 is arranged on one side of the connecting line 2, the three-axis mechanism 5 is arranged on the top of the assembly platform 4, and the electric claw 6 is arranged on the three-axis mechanism 5. The three-axis mechanism 5 is used to drive the electric claw 6 to move, and the electric claw 6 is used to move the workpiece.

[0037] The assembly platform 4 is provided with a pen holder maintenance station 41 , a seal maintenance station 42 and a trolley maintenance station 43 .

[0038] The pen holder maintenance station 41 includes a baffle 413, a clamping cylinder and a first clamping jaw 416 cylinder 415. The output end of the clamping cylinder faces the baffle 413, and a pen holder mounting groove 411 is provided between the clamping cylinder and the baffle 413. The first clamping jaw 416 cylinder 415 is provided on the side of the baffle 413 away from the clamping cylinder, and the first clamping jaw 416 cylinder 415 includes two first clamping jaws 416, which extend to the side of the baffle 413 close to the clamping cylinder, and the two clamping jaws are respectively provided on both sides of the pen holder mounting groove 411. A first proximity switch 412 is provided in the pen holder mounting groove 411.

[0039] The seal maintenance station 42 includes a second clamping jaw 424, a cylinder 423 and a seal mounting seat 421. The second clamping jaw 424, the cylinder 423 includes two second clamping jaws 424, and the seal mounting seat 421 is arranged between the two second clamping jaws 424. A square seal head pressing block 425 is arranged on one side of the two second clamping jaws 424 close to the seal mounting seat 421. A second proximity switch 422 is arranged on the seal mounting seat 421.

[0040] The assembly platform 4 is provided with a trolley maintenance station 43, which includes a third clamping jaw 434 cylinder 433 and a trolley mounting seat 431. The third clamping jaw 434 cylinder 433 includes two third clamping jaws 434, and the trolley mounting seat 431 is arranged between the two third clamping jaws 434. Two cylindrical wheel pressing blocks 435 are respectively arranged on one side of the two third clamping jaws 434 close to the trolley mounting seat 431. A third proximity switch 432 is arranged on the trolley mounting seat 431.

[0041] The working process of the maintenance station of this embodiment is as follows:

[0042] (1) The tray 7 with the workpiece is placed at the feeding end 21 of the connection line 2. At the same time, the top of the first blocking cylinder 25 limits the position of the tray 7. If the feeding sensor 31 detects a signal, the next step is entered, otherwise it stops and an error is reported.

[0043] (2) The first blocking cylinder 25 retracts, the stamp tray 7 is transported to the inside of the workstation body 1, and the second blocking cylinder 26 pushes out to limit the tray 7. If the in-position sensor 32 detects a signal, the next step is entered, otherwise it stops and an error is reported.

[0044] (3) The lifting cylinder 27 is pushed out, and the RFID tag on the tray 7 is read by the RFID reader 28. The RFID tag on the tray 7 is compatible with the type of the workpiece on the tray 7. In this embodiment, the workpiece is a pen holder, a seal or a car model.

[0045] (4) According to the RFID information, the electric claw 6 moves the workpiece to the pen holder maintenance station 41, the seal maintenance station 42 or the trolley maintenance station 43 respectively, and performs maintenance.

[0046] Specifically, if the workpiece is a pen holder, the electric claw 6 moves the workpiece to the pen holder mounting groove 411, the baffle 413 and the pressing cylinders 414414 press the pen holder insert, and the first clamping claw 416 and the cylinder 415 press the thermometer and the clock.

[0047] If the workpiece is a seal, the electric gripper 6 moves the workpiece to the seal mounting seat 421, the second clamping jaw 424 and the cylinder 423 press the seal head, and the electric gripper 6 tightens the seal handle.

[0048] If the workpiece is a car model, the electric gripper 6 moves the workpiece to the stamp mounting seat 421, and the third clamping jaw 434 and the cylinder 433 press the wheels of the car model.

[0049] (5) The electric claw 6 moves the workpiece back to the tray 7, the second blocking cylinder 26 retracts, the stamp tray 7 is transported to the discharge end 22, and the third blocking cylinder 29 pushes out to limit the tray 7. If the discharge sensor 33 detects a signal, the next step is entered, otherwise it stops and an error is reported.

[0050] (6) Take out the tray 7 and move it to the subsequent packaging station.

[0051] By identifying the RFID information on the pallet before maintenance, this embodiment can use one device to perform maintenance on a variety of different fixed positions, occupying a small area and reducing equipment costs.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A maintenance station for flexible processing, It is characterized in that It includes a workstation body and a docking line, wherein a pallet entrance and a pallet exit are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the workstation body; the docking line is arranged in the workstation body, and one end of the docking line extends out from the pallet entrance, and the other end of the docking line extends out from the pallet exit; the docking line is used to transport the pallet, a workpiece is arranged on the pallet, and an RFID tag is arranged on the pallet; a lifting cylinder and an RFID reader are arranged in the middle of the docking line, the lifting cylinder is used to lift the pallet, and the RFID reader is used to read the RFID tag; an assembly platform, a three-axis mechanism and an electric claw are also arranged in the workstation body, the assembly platform is arranged on one side of the docking line, the three-axis mechanism is arranged on the top of the assembly platform, the electric claw is arranged on the three-axis mechanism, the three-axis mechanism is used to drive the electric claw to move, and the electric claw is used to move the workpiece.

2. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A pen holder maintenance station is arranged on the assembly platform, and the pen holder maintenance station comprises a baffle, a clamping cylinder and a first clamping cylinder; the output end of the clamping cylinder faces the baffle, and a pen holder mounting groove is arranged between the clamping cylinder and the baffle; the first clamping cylinder is arranged on the side of the baffle away from the clamping cylinder, and the first clamping cylinder comprises two first clamping jaws, the two first clamping jaws extend to the side of the baffle close to the clamping cylinder, and the two clamping jaws are respectively arranged on both sides of the pen holder mounting groove.

3. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 2, It is characterized in that A first proximity switch is arranged in the pen holder installation groove.

4. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A seal maintenance station is arranged on the assembly platform, and the seal maintenance station comprises a second clamping jaw cylinder and a seal mounting seat, wherein the second clamping jaw cylinder comprises two second clamping jaws, and the seal mounting seat is arranged between the two second clamping jaws; a square seal head pressing block is arranged on one side of the two second clamping jaws close to the seal mounting seat.

5. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The seal mounting seat is provided with a second proximity switch.

6. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 1, It is characterized in that A trolley maintenance station is arranged on the assembly platform, and the trolley maintenance station includes a third clamping cylinder and a trolley mounting seat, the third clamping cylinder includes two third clamping jaws, and the trolley mounting seat is arranged between the two third clamping jaws; two cylindrical wheel pressure blocks are respectively arranged on one side of the two third clamping jaws close to the trolley mounting seat.

7. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 6, It is characterized in that A third proximity switch is arranged on the trolley mounting seat.

8. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The connecting line includes conveyor belts on both sides, and a conveying trough is formed between the two conveyor belts; the lifting cylinder is arranged at the bottom of the conveying trough, and a second blocking cylinder is also arranged at the bottom of the middle part of the conveying trough; an in-position sensor is arranged on one side of the middle part of the connecting line; a groove matching the conveying trough is arranged at the bottom of the pallet, and a blocking block is arranged at one end of the groove; clamping blocks matching the outer sides of the two conveyor belts are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom of the pallet.

9. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 8, It is characterized in that One end of the connecting line extending from the tray entrance is bent 90 degrees to form a feeding end, a first blocking cylinder matching the blocking block is arranged at the bottom of the feeding end, and a feeding sensor is arranged at one side of the feeding end.

10. A flexible processing maintenance station according to claim 8, It is characterized in that One end of the connecting line extending from the tray outlet is bent 90 degrees to form a discharge end, a third blocking cylinder matching the blocking block is arranged at the bottom of the discharge end, and a discharge sensor is arranged at one side of the discharge end.

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