Automatic valve assembling machine

By setting up a loading block and clamping unit on the turntable of the valve automatic assembly machine, the coupling of the telescopic rod and clamping arm solves the problem of valve body shaking and offset when the multi-station turntable rotates, and the stable clamping of the valve body is achieved Hold and precise assembly.

CN222154602UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13JIANGSU HUASHAN VALVE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420112190.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-17
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-17

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Technical Problem

When the multi-station turntable in the existing valve automatic assembly machine rotates, the valve body will shake slightly, causing offset, affecting the ability of other operating mechanisms to align the assembly parts.

Method used

An automatic valve assembly machine including a rotary disk main unit and a clamping unit is designed. By setting a uniformly distributed loading block and clamping unit on the rotary disk, the coupling of the telescopic rod and the clamping arm is used to utilize the limiting groove and the rotary wheel. The trajectory pushes the telescopic rod and clamping arm to achieve stable clamping of the valve body to prevent shaking during rotation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the valve body from shaking and deflecting during rotation, ensures that other operating mechanisms can accurately align the valve body for assembly, and improves assembly accuracy and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic valve assembling machine, which comprises a turntable main body unit, which comprises a hollow column and a turntable rotatably connected to the upper end of the hollow column, and the upper side wall of the turntable is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of uniformly distributed loading blocks; the clamping unit comprises a plurality of sets of mounting blocks fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the rotating disc, a telescopic rod is slidably connected to the interior of each mounting block, two sets of clamping arms are rotationally connected to each mounting block, a positioning column is fixedly connected to each telescopic rod, a rotating wheel is rotationally connected to one end of each telescopic rod, and a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the other end of each telescopic rod. A limiting disc is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hollow column, a limiting groove is formed in the limiting disc, and each rotating wheel is embedded into the limiting groove to be in sliding connection with the limiting groove. According to the valve body clamping device, the telescopic rod is pushed through the limiting groove in the limiting disc through the rotation of the rotating disc, so that the two sets of clamping arms on the mounting block are opened and closed, a valve body on the loading block is stably clamped, and the valve body is prevented from shaking when the rotating disc rotates.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of assembly machines, in particular to an automatic valve assembly machine. Background Art

[0002] The valve automatic assembly machine is a mechanical equipment, which is mainly used to automatically assemble and assemble the various components of valve products, such as valve body, valve disc, valve stem, handle, etc., according to the predetermined process flow and assembly sequence, through automated mechanisms and systems, to finally form a complete valve product. The valve automatic assembly machine usually adopts advanced technologies such as robot technology, sensor technology, and automatic control technology to realize an automated, efficient, and high-quality valve assembly process. It can greatly improve production efficiency, reduce labor costs, reduce production costs, and ensure product quality and consistency. At the same time, the valve automatic assembly machine can also effectively avoid the influence of human factors on product quality and improve product reliability and safety.

[0003] At present, the automatic valve assembly machines on the market usually include a multi-station turntable. The multi-station turntable is a mechanism in the automatic valve assembly machine. It can complete multiple assembly steps or actions at the same time during a working process. By concentrating multiple assembly stations on the same turntable, the multi-station turntable can realize efficient and fast valve assembly. Specifically, the multi-station turntable can include multiple assembly stations, feeding mechanisms, detection mechanisms, operating mechanisms, etc., and can be equipped with other auxiliary mechanisms as needed. During the assembly process, the turntable will rotate according to a preset program, and each assembly station will be coordinated with the operating mechanism, feeding mechanism, etc. in sequence to complete a series of assembly actions. The application of the multi-station turntable can improve the efficiency and accuracy of valve assembly, reduce manual intervention and operation time, and reduce production costs. When the multi-station turntable in the prior art rotates, the valve body placed on the turntable will shake slightly, which will cause the valve body to deviate to a certain extent, making it impossible for other operating mechanisms to align the valve body with other parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0005] In view of the above problems existing in the existing automatic valve assembly machine, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a valve automatic assembly machine, which is suitable for solving the problem in the prior art that when the multi-station turntable rotates, the valve body placed on the turntable will shake slightly, causing the valve body to shift to a certain extent, making it impossible for other operating mechanisms to align with the valve body to assemble other parts.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a valve automatic assembly machine, comprising:

[0008] The turntable main body unit comprises a hollow column and a turntable rotatably connected to the upper end of the hollow column, wherein the upper side wall of the turntable is fixedly connected with a plurality of groups of evenly distributed loading blocks, each of which is provided with a valve body, and each of which is provided with a groove matching the valve body;

[0009] The clamping unit includes multiple groups of mounting blocks fixedly connected to the side walls of the turntable, each of the mounting blocks corresponds to the loading blocks one by one and are aligned, each of the mounting blocks is slidably connected with a telescopic rod, each of the mounting blocks is rotatably connected with two groups of clamping arms, each of the telescopic rods is fixedly connected with a positioning column, each of the mounting blocks and the two groups of clamping arms are provided with a sliding groove matching the positioning column, one end of each of the telescopic rods is rotatably connected with a rotating wheel, the upper end of the hollow column is fixedly connected with a limiting disk, the limiting disk is provided with a limiting groove, each of the rotating wheels is embedded in the limiting groove and slidably connected, and a driving assembly is also provided on the side wall of the hollow column.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the valve automatic assembly machine described in the utility model, wherein: a plurality of groups of supporting feet are fixedly connected to the side wall of the lower end of the hollow column, one end of each of the supporting feet is threadedly connected to a screw rod, the lower end of each of the screw rods is fixedly connected to a foot pad, and the upper end of each of the screw rods is fixedly connected to a knob.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the valve automatic assembly machine described in the utility model, the driving component includes a driving motor fixedly connected to the upper side wall of one of the supporting feet, a second transmission wheel is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor, a mounting frame is fixedly connected to the wall of the hollow column, a screw is rotatably connected to the upper end of the mounting frame, a rotating drum matching the hollow column is fixedly connected to the lower side wall of the turntable, a plurality of groups of convex teeth are fixedly arranged on the wall of the rotating drum to mesh with the screw, one end of the screw is fixedly connected to the first transmission wheel, and a transmission belt is jointly sleeved on the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the valve automatic assembly machine described in the utility model, a thrust bearing is sleeved on the hollow column, the upper side wall of the thrust bearing is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating drum, and the lower side wall of the thrust bearing is fixedly connected to the hollow column.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the automatic valve assembly machine described in the utility model, a plurality of groups of supporting feet (105) are commonly fixedly connected with a supporting cover, and the upper end of the supporting cover is rotatably connected with a plurality of groups of rollers, and each of the rollers is in contact with the lower side wall of the turntable.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the automatic valve assembly machine described in the utility model, a connecting column is fixedly connected to the center of the upper side wall of the limiting plate, and a protective plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting column.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by starting the driving motor, the driving motor drives the screw to rotate through the transmission belt, and the screw drives the turntable to rotate through the convex teeth on the rotating drum. When a valve body is placed on the loading block, the limiting groove on the limiting disk is set to a circular ring shape with a partially protruding shape. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the rotating wheel at one end of the telescopic rod will push the telescopic rod to slide in the mounting block according to the trajectory of the limiting groove. By arranging a positioning column on the telescopic rod and slidingly connecting the two sets of clamping arms, the telescopic rod will drive the clamping arms to open and close through the positioning column when it is extended and retracted according to the trajectory of the limiting groove, so as to firmly clamp the valve body on the loading block. When the rotating wheel moves to the protruding part in the limiting groove, the telescopic rod will push the positioning column to expand the two sets of clamping arms. When the rotating wheel is away from the protruding part in the limiting groove, the telescopic rod will pull the positioning column to make the two sets of clamping arms clamp the valve body, so as to prevent the valve body from shaking when the turntable rotates. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic valve assembly machine proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clamping unit of a valve automatic assembly machine proposed by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a driving component of a valve automatic assembly machine proposed by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of an automatic valve assembly machine.

[0021] Description of the drawings: 100 turntable main unit, 101 hollow column, 102 turntable, 103 loading block, 104 valve body, 105 supporting foot, 106 screw rod, 107 knob, 108 foot pad, 109 supporting cover, 110 roller, 111 protective plate, 112 connecting column, 200 clamping unit, 201 mounting block, 202 telescopic rod, 203 clamping arm, 204 positioning column, 205 limit plate, 206 limit groove, 207 rotating wheel, 208a driving assembly, 2081 driving motor, 2082 mounting frame, 2083 screw rod, 2084 first transmission wheel, 2085 second transmission wheel, 2086 transmission belt, 2087 rotating drum, 209 thrust bearing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0024] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0025] Secondly, the present invention is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagram. When describing the embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, the cross-sectional diagram showing the device structure will be partially enlarged compared to the general ratio, and the schematic diagram is only an example, which should not limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, in actual production, the three-dimensional dimensions of length, width and depth should be included.

[0026] Example

[0027] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 , which is an embodiment of the utility model, provides a valve automatic assembly machine, including a turntable main unit 100 and a clamping unit 200.

[0028] The turntable main unit 100 includes a hollow column 101 and a turntable 102 rotatably connected to the upper end of the hollow column 101. A plurality of evenly distributed loading blocks 103 are fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the turntable 102. A valve body 104 is placed on each loading block 103. A groove matching the valve body 104 is provided on each loading block 103.

[0029] The clamping unit 200 includes a plurality of sets of mounting blocks 201 fixedly connected to the side walls of the turntable 102, each mounting block 201 corresponds to and is aligned with the loading block 103, a telescopic rod 202 is slidably connected in each mounting block 201, two sets of clamping arms 203 are rotatably connected to each mounting block 201, a positioning column 204 is fixedly connected to each telescopic rod 202, a sliding groove matching the positioning column 204 is provided on each mounting block 201 and the two sets of clamping arms 203, a rotating wheel 207 is rotatably connected to one end of each telescopic rod 202, a limiting plate 205 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the hollow column 101, and a limiting plate 205 is provided on the limiting plate 205. The limiting groove 206, each rotating wheel 207 is embedded in the limiting groove 206 for sliding connection, and a driving component 208a is also provided on the side wall of the hollow column 101. By setting the limiting groove 206 on the limiting plate 205 into a circular ring shape with a partially protruding shape, when the rotating wheel 207 moves to the protruding part in the limiting groove 206, the telescopic rod 202 will push the positioning column 204 to make the two groups of clamping arms 203 unfold, and when the rotating wheel 207 is away from the protruding part in the limiting groove 206, the telescopic rod 202 will pull the positioning column 204 to make the two groups of clamping arms 203 clamp the valve body 104, so as to prevent the valve body 104 from shaking when the rotating plate 102 rotates;

[0030] A plurality of sets of supporting feet 105 are fixedly connected to the side wall at the lower end of the hollow column 101, one end of each supporting foot 105 is threadedly connected to a screw rod 106, the lower end of each screw rod 106 is fixedly connected to a foot pad 108, and the upper end of each screw rod 106 is fixedly connected to a knob 107. By providing a plurality of sets of supporting feet 105 and arranging rotatably adjustable foot pads 108 on the supporting feet 105, the hollow column 101 and the turntable 102 can be kept level as a whole;

[0031] The driving assembly 208a includes a driving motor 2081 fixedly connected to the upper side wall of one of the supporting legs 105, a second transmission wheel 2085 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor 2081, a mounting frame 2082 is fixedly connected to the column wall of the hollow column 101, a screw 2083 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the mounting frame 2082, a rotating drum 2087 matching the hollow column 101 is fixedly connected to the lower side wall of the rotating disk 102, a plurality of groups of convex teeth are fixedly arranged on the wall of the rotating drum 2087 to mesh with the screw 2083, a first transmission wheel 2084 is fixedly connected to one end of the screw 2083, a transmission belt 2086 is commonly sleeved on the first transmission wheel 2084 and the second transmission wheel 2085, by starting the driving motor 2081, the driving motor 2081 drives the screw 2083 to rotate through the transmission belt 2086, and the screw 2083 drives the rotating disk 102 to rotate through the convex teeth on the rotating drum 2087;

[0032] A thrust bearing 209 is sleeved on the hollow column 101, and the upper side wall of the thrust bearing 209 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating drum 2087, and the lower side wall of the thrust bearing 209 is fixedly connected to the hollow column 101, reducing the friction between the rotating drum 2087 and the hollow column 101, so that the turntable 102 rotates more smoothly. A support cover 109 is fixedly connected to the multiple groups of support feet 105, and the upper end of the support cover 109 is rotatably connected to multiple groups of rollers 110, each of which is in contact with the lower side wall of the turntable 102. A support cover 109 is provided on 105, which can prevent dust from entering the driving component 208a in the support cover 109. At the same time, a plurality of rollers 110 are provided on the support cover 109 to contact the turntable 102, so as to support the turntable 102. A connecting column 112 is fixedly connected to the center of the upper side wall of the limit plate 205, and a protective plate 111 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting column 112. The protective plate 111 is provided on the limit plate 205 to prevent debris or dust from falling into the limit groove 206 and affecting the sliding of the rotating wheel 207.

[0033] During use, by starting the driving motor 2081, the driving motor 2081 drives the screw 2083 to rotate through the transmission belt 2086, and the screw 2083 drives the turntable 102 to rotate through the convex teeth on the rotating cylinder 2087. When the valve body 104 is placed on the loading block 103, by setting the limiting groove 206 on the limiting plate 205 into a circular ring shape with a partially protruding shape, due to the rotation of the turntable 102, the rotating wheel 207 at one end of the telescopic rod 202 will push the telescopic rod 202 to slide in the mounting block 201 according to the trajectory of the limiting groove 206, and by setting the positioning column 204 on the telescopic rod 202 The telescopic rod 202 is slidably connected to the two groups of clamp arms 203. When the telescopic rod 202 is extended and retracted according to the trajectory of the limit groove 206, it will drive the clamp arms 203 to open and close through the positioning column 204, and firmly clamp the valve body 104 on the loading block 103. When the rotating wheel 207 moves to the protruding part in the limit groove 206, the telescopic rod 202 will push the positioning column 204 to expand the two groups of clamp arms 203. When the rotating wheel 207 is away from the protruding part in the limit groove 206, the telescopic rod 202 will pull the positioning column 204 to make the two groups of clamp arms 203 clamp the valve body 104, so as to prevent the valve body 104 from shaking when the turntable 102 rotates.

[0034] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A valve automatic assembly machine, characterized in that: include: A turntable main body unit (100) comprises a hollow column (101) and a turntable (102) rotatably connected to the upper end of the hollow column (101); a plurality of groups of evenly distributed loading blocks (103) are fixedly connected to the upper side wall of the turntable (102); a valve body (104) is placed on each of the loading blocks (103); and a groove matching the valve body (104) is provided on each of the loading blocks (103); The clamping unit (200) comprises a plurality of sets of mounting blocks (201) fixedly connected to the side wall of the turntable (102), each of the mounting blocks (201) corresponding to and aligned with the loading blocks (103), a telescopic rod (202) being slidably connected inside each of the mounting blocks (201), two sets of clamping arms (203) being rotatably connected to each of the mounting blocks (201), a positioning column (204) being fixedly connected to each of the telescopic rods (202), and each of the mounting blocks (201). 01) and the two groups of clamping arms (203) are provided with sliding grooves matching with the positioning column (204), one end of each telescopic rod (202) is rotatably connected with a rotating wheel (207), the upper end of the hollow column (101) is fixedly connected with a limiting disk (205), the limiting disk (205) is provided with a limiting groove (206), each of the rotating wheels (207) is embedded in the limiting groove (206) for sliding connection, and a driving component (208a) is also provided on the side wall of the hollow column (101).

2. The valve automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of supporting feet (105) are fixedly connected to the side wall at the lower end of the hollow column (101), one end of each supporting foot (105) is threadedly connected to a screw rod (106), the lower end of each screw rod (106) is fixedly connected to a foot pad (108), and the upper end of each screw rod (106) is fixedly connected to a knob (107).

3. The valve automatic assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (208a) comprises a driving motor (2081) fixedly connected to the upper side wall of one of the supporting legs (105); a second transmission wheel (2085) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the driving motor (2081); a mounting frame (2082) is fixedly connected to the column wall of the hollow column (101); a screw rod (2083) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the mounting frame (2082); a rotating drum (2087) matching the hollow column (101) is fixedly connected to the lower side wall of the rotating disk (102); a plurality of groups of convex teeth are fixedly arranged on the wall of the rotating drum (2087) to mesh with the screw rod (2083); one end of the screw rod (2083) is fixedly connected to the first transmission wheel (2084); and a transmission belt (2086) is commonly sleeved on the first transmission wheel (2084) and the second transmission wheel (2085).

4. The valve automatic assembly machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A thrust bearing (209) is sleeved on the hollow column (101), the upper side wall of the thrust bearing (209) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating drum (2087), and the lower side wall of the thrust bearing (209) is fixedly connected to the hollow column (101).

5. The valve automatic assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of groups of supporting feet (105) are commonly and fixedly connected to a supporting cover (109), and a plurality of groups of rollers (110) are rotatably connected to the upper end of the supporting cover (109), and each of the rollers (110) is in contact with the lower side wall of the rotating disk (102).

6. The valve automatic assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting column (112) is fixedly connected to the center of the upper side wall of the limiting plate (205), and a protective plate (111) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the connecting column (112).