Automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine

By designing an automated steering wheel edge press, automatic control is achieved using hydraulic cylinders and translation cylinders, the problems of low efficiency and poor uniformity of existing equipment are solved, fixture replacement and waste collection are simplified, and work efficiency and environmental tidyness are improved.

CN222271052UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31TIANJIN ZHONGLIT AUTOMATION EQUIP TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421126338.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-22
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-22

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Technical Problem

The existing steering wheel edge-bumping equipment has low efficiency, poor uniformity and inconvenient replacement of fixtures, which is mainly due to unreasonable manual operation and equipment design.

Method used

An automated steering wheel edge machine including edge-blocking stations, steering wheel loading and unloading stations, fixture replacement transmission stations, hydraulic stations and distribution boxes was designed. The hydraulic cylinder and translation cylinder were used to achieve automatic control, equipped with slide rails and Balls facilitate fixture replacement and scrap collection.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automatic processing of steering wheel edges, improves efficiency and uniformity, simplifies the fixture replacement process, and ensures the clean and tidy working environment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of steering wheels, and discloses an automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine which comprises an edge knocking station, a steering wheel feeding and discharging station, a jig replacing and conveying station, a hydraulic station and a distribution box, and the steering wheel feeding and discharging station and the jig replacing and conveying station are arranged on the two sides of the edge knocking station respectively. The steering wheel feeding and discharging station and the jig replacing and conveying station are both fixedly connected with the edge knocking station, the hydraulic station and the distribution box are arranged outside the edge knocking station, and a jig set used for steering wheel edge knocking is arranged in the edge knocking station. According to the device, the steering wheel is subjected to edge knocking treatment through control of structures such as the translation air cylinder, the whole process is automatically controlled, labor is greatly saved, operation efficiency is improved, and edge knocking is uniform; through the arrangement, the treated waste materials can be conveniently collected, and it is ensured that the working environment is clean and tidy; through the arrangement, the edge knocking jig is convenient to replace through rolling, so that the jig is simpler, more convenient and safer to replace.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of steering wheels, and in particular relates to an automatic edge knocking machine for steering wheels. Background Art

[0002] A wheel-shaped device that controls the direction of travel of cars, ships, airplanes, etc. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and then transmit it to the steering shaft.

[0003] Steering wheels are often produced by injection molding. However, there are usually burrs around the steering wheels after injection molding. Therefore, the steering wheels usually need to be edge-knocked. Most of the existing edge-knock equipment is manually operated semi-automatic equipment, which is not only inefficient, but also has poor uniformity in edge-knock processing. In addition, the edge-knock jigs are usually heavy and extremely inconvenient to replace.

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:

[0006] A steering wheel automatic edge knocking machine comprises an edge knocking station, a steering wheel loading and unloading station, a jig replacement and transmission station, a hydraulic station, and a distribution box. The steering wheel loading and unloading station and the jig replacement and transmission station are respectively arranged on both sides of the edge knocking station, and the steering wheel loading and unloading station and the jig replacement and transmission station are both fixedly connected to the edge knocking station. The hydraulic station and the distribution box are respectively arranged outside the edge knocking station, and a jig group for steering wheel edge knocking is arranged in the edge knocking station.

[0007] The jig group includes an upper jig and a lower jig, wherein the upper jig is arranged at the inner top of the edge knocking station, and the lower jig is arranged below the upper jig, and a transmission component for sliding the lower jig is arranged on the edge knocking station.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, four sliding bars are vertically arranged in a rectangular distribution between the top and the bottom of the edge knocking station, and the four sliding bars all penetrate the top and the bottom of the upper jig and are slidably connected. A hydraulic cylinder is fixedly installed at the center position of the top outer wall of the edge knocking station, and one end of the bottom output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder penetrates downward between the inner and outer walls of the top of the edge knocking station and is fixedly connected to the top of the upper jig.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, the transmission assembly includes a slide rail, which is arranged between the edge knocking station and the top of the steering wheel loading and unloading station, and the lower fixture is slidably mounted on the slide rail.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the transmission assembly also includes a translation cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the edge knocking station, and the outer end of the translation cylinder output shaft is fixedly connected to the lower fixture.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, a slag discharge port is opened between the inner and outer walls of the bottom of the edge knocking station, and a residue collection device is provided at a position below the edge knocking station corresponding to the slag discharge port.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, balls are evenly spaced at the top of the jig replacement and transfer station, and the height of the top of the balls matches the height of the bottom of the lower jig.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the hydraulic cylinder and all hydraulic devices on the edge knocking station and the steering wheel loading and unloading station are connected to the hydraulic station, and all electrical structures on the edge knocking station and the steering wheel loading and unloading station are electrically connected to the distribution box.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The device controls the steering wheel edge knocking through the whole process through structural control such as the translation cylinder, which greatly saves labor, improves work efficiency, and knocks the edge evenly. The setting is convenient for collecting the waste being processed to ensure a clean and tidy working environment. The setting makes it easy to replace the knocking jig through the rolling, making the jig replacement easier and safer.

[0016] The specific implementation of the utility model is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In the attached picture:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a right side stereogram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is the front view of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a top view of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a left side stereogram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 For the utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0024] In the figure: 10, edge knocking station; 11, hydraulic cylinder; 12, slag discharge port; 20, steering wheel loading and unloading station; 30, fixture replacement and transmission station; 31, ball bearing; 40, hydraulic station; 50, distribution box; 60, residue collection device; 70, slide rail; 81, upper fixture; 82, lower fixture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model.

[0026] A steering wheel automatic edge knocking machine, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, it includes a knocking edge station 10, a steering wheel loading and unloading station 20, a jig replacement and transmission station 30, a hydraulic station 40, and a distribution box 50. The steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 and the jig replacement and transmission station 30 are respectively arranged on both sides of the knocking edge station 10, and the steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 and the jig replacement and transmission station 30 are fixedly connected to the knocking edge station 10. The hydraulic station 40 and the distribution box 50 are respectively arranged outside the knocking edge station 10, and a jig group for knocking the steering wheel edge is arranged in the knocking edge station 10;

[0027] like Figure 5-6 As shown, the jig group includes an upper jig 81 and a lower jig 82 , the upper jig 81 is arranged at the inner top of the edge knocking station 10 , the lower jig 82 is arranged below the upper jig 81 , and the edge knocking station 10 is provided with a transmission assembly for the sliding of the lower jig 82 .

[0028] like Figure 6 As shown, four sliding bars are vertically arranged in a rectangular distribution between the top and the bottom of the edge knocking station 10, and the four sliding bars all penetrate the top and bottom of the upper fixture 81 and are slidably connected. A hydraulic cylinder 11 is fixedly installed at the center position of the top outer wall of the edge knocking station 10, and the bottom end of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder 11 penetrates downward between the inner and outer walls of the top of the edge knocking station 10 and is fixedly connected to the top of the upper fixture 81.

[0029] like Figure 6 As shown, the transmission assembly includes a slide rail 70 , which is disposed between the edge knocking station 10 and the top of the steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 , and the lower fixture 82 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 70 .

[0030] like Figure 6 As shown, the transmission assembly also includes a translation cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the edge knocking station 10, and the outer end of the translation cylinder output shaft is fixedly connected to the lower fixture 82.

[0031] Its function is that the device controls the upper fixture 81 and the lower fixture 82 to knock the steering wheel edge through structures such as the hydraulic cylinder 11 and the translation cylinder. The whole process is automatically controlled, which greatly saves labor, improves work efficiency, and knocks the edge evenly.

[0032] like Figure 5-6 As shown, a slag discharge port 12 is opened between the inner and outer walls at the bottom of the edge knocking station 10 , and a residue collection device 60 is provided at a position below the edge knocking station 10 corresponding to the slag discharge port 12 .

[0033] Its function is that the arrangement of the residue collection device 60 facilitates the collection of the waste being processed, thereby ensuring a clean and tidy working environment.

[0034] like Figure 3-4 As shown, balls 31 are evenly spaced on the top of the jig replacement and transfer station 30 , and the height of the top of the balls 31 matches the height of the bottom of the lower jig 82 .

[0035] Its function is that the setting of the jig replacement and transmission station 30 facilitates the replacement of the edge knocking jig through the rolling of the ball 31, making the jig replacement easier and safer.

[0036] like Figure 3 As shown, the hydraulic cylinder 11 and all hydraulic devices on the edge knocking station 10 and the steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 are connected to the hydraulic station 40, and all electrical structures on the edge knocking station 10 and the steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 are electrically connected to the distribution box 50.

[0037] Working principle: After the steering wheel arrives at the loading and unloading station, the edge knocking jig is moved out by the action of the translation cylinder, the steering wheel is placed on the edge knocking jig, and then the translation cylinder retreats, the edge knocking jig moves with the steering wheel to the edge knocking station 10, the hydraulic cylinder 11 extends out, and presses the upper jig 81 down to overlap with the lower jig 82 to complete the edge knocking of the steering wheel; a residue collection device 60 is provided under this station to ensure a clean and tidy working environment. After the edge knocking is completed, the hydraulic cylinder 11 retracts, the translation cylinder moves out, and the edge knocking jig returns to the steering wheel loading and unloading station 20 with the steering wheel that has been knocked for unloading.

[0038] It is understood that the present invention is described by some embodiments, and those skilled in the art are aware that various changes or equivalent substitutions may be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments may be modified to adapt to specific circumstances and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering wheel automatic edge knocking machine, comprising an edge knocking station (10), a steering wheel loading and unloading station (20), a fixture replacement and transmission station (30), a hydraulic station (40), and a distribution box (50), characterized in that: The steering wheel loading and unloading station (20) and the jig replacement and transmission station (30) are respectively arranged on both sides of the edge knocking station (10), and the steering wheel loading and unloading station (20) and the jig replacement and transmission station (30) are both fixedly connected to the edge knocking station (10), the hydraulic station (40) and the distribution box (50) are respectively arranged outside the edge knocking station (10), and a jig group for steering wheel edge knocking is arranged in the edge knocking station (10); The jig group comprises an upper jig (81) and a lower jig (82), wherein the upper jig (81) is arranged at the top inner side of the edge knocking station (10), and the lower jig (82) is arranged below the upper jig (81), and a transmission component for sliding the lower jig (82) is arranged on the edge knocking station (10).

2. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Four sliding bars are vertically arranged in a rectangular distribution between the top and the bottom of the edge knocking station (10), and the four sliding bars all penetrate the top and the bottom of the upper fixture (81) and are slidably connected. A hydraulic cylinder (11) is fixedly installed at the center position of the top outer wall of the edge knocking station (10), and one end of the bottom of the output shaft of the hydraulic cylinder (11) penetrates downward between the inner and outer walls of the top of the edge knocking station (10) and is fixedly connected to the top of the upper fixture (81).

3. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly comprises a slide rail (70), the slide rail (70) being arranged between the edge knocking station (10) and the top of the steering wheel loading and unloading station (20), and the lower fixture (82) being slidably mounted on the slide rail (70).

4. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission assembly also includes a translation cylinder, which is fixedly connected to the bottom of the edge knocking station (10), and the outer end of the translation cylinder output shaft is fixedly connected to the lower fixture (82).

5. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slag discharge port (12) is provided between the inner and outer walls at the bottom of the edge knocking station (10), and a residue collection device (60) is provided at a position below the edge knocking station (10) corresponding to the slag discharge port (12).

6. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the jig replacement and transfer station (30) is evenly spaced with balls (31), and the height of the top of the balls (31) matches the height of the bottom of the lower jig (82).

7. The automatic steering wheel edge knocking machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hydraulic cylinder (11) and all hydraulic devices on the edge knocking station (10) and the steering wheel loading and unloading station (20) are connected to the hydraulic station (40), and all electrical structures on the edge knocking station (10) and the steering wheel loading and unloading station (20) are electrically connected to the distribution box (50).