Automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter

By designing the automatic loading device for stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meter, the problems of fatigue, high cost and poor consistency caused by traditional manual assembly are solved, and automated assembly is realized, and production efficiency and product quality are improved.

CN222714539UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04ZHEJIANG WEIXING INTELLIGENT METER STOCK
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Application Number
CN202421432631.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-21
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-21

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Technical Problem

The assembly of traditional ultrasonic gas meter stainless steel hoops relies on manual labor, resulting in employee fatigue, high costs, poor product consistency, and difficulty in automation of positioning, resulting in low space utilization.

Method used

An automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meter is designed, including a base, a rotating workbench, a grasping mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a conveying mechanism and a loading mechanism. Through the coordinated work of these mechanisms, the automatic grasping, moving and placement of stainless steel hoops is realized.

Benefits of technology

Automatic assembly of stainless steel hoops is realized, manual intervention is reduced, assembly consistency and space utilization are improved, and production costs are reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meters, comprising a base; a rotating worktable; fixed on the base; a grabbing mechanism; used for grabbing the stainless steel hoop in the feeding mechanism and moving it to a gas meter workpiece; a lifting mechanism; fixed on the base, used for lifting the stainless steel hoop in the feeding mechanism; a conveying mechanism; used for conveying the gas meter workpiece to be processed; a plurality of feeding mechanisms are provided, arranged on the rotating worktable, and used for placing the stainless steel hoops; the utility model is cleverly designed, and a tray bottom plate is fastened to a turntable through a locking mechanism, thereby improving the work efficiency of workers, and the operation is simple and convenient, and at the same time the locking mechanism is more stable, thereby improving the safety and stability of the operation.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of ultrasonic gas meter accessories, in particular to an automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meters. Background Art

[0002] With the widespread application of natural gas metering, traditional diaphragm gas meters have become incapable of meeting the requirements in some special scenarios, such as extreme temperatures, easy switching of large and small flow rates, and expansion of safe applications. Therefore, the second-generation metering instrument, the fully electronic gas meter, the ultrasonic gas meter, came into being. The ultrasonic gas meter is a new type of gas meter that uses modern microelectronics technology, modern sensor technology, and smart IC card technology to measure gas consumption, transmit data remotely, and settle transactions. After years of development, it has gradually become stable.

[0003] Stainless steel hoops are the core components of ultrasonic gas meter sealing. Usually, the assembly process of stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meters is done manually. Manual assembly is boring, easy to fatigue, high labor investment cost, and poor product consistency. With the substantial increase in product market sales, in the current social background of difficulty in recruiting workers and labor shortage, and under the continuous development of automated production technology, it is urgently needed to complete the assembly through automated mechanisms to realize the transformation of production methods in which machines replace people.

[0004] Defects and shortcomings of the existing technology:

[0005] The traditional assembly of stainless steel hoops for ultrasonic gas meters is manual operation, which is characterized by long working hours, easy fatigue, high personnel turnover, poor product consistency and high labor costs. At the same time, the positioning of existing stainless steel hoops is difficult to achieve automated grasping, and multiple hoops piled up will collide with each other and occupy a large space, resulting in low space utilization, which can easily affect product quality and bring inconvenience to use.

[0006] In view of the above problems, it is necessary to improve them. Utility Model Content

[0007] The utility model aims to provide an automatic feeding device for ultrasonic gas meter stainless steel hoops, which has simple structure, ingenious design, high automation, stable placement of stainless steel hoops and improved space utilization.

[0008] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: an automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops of ultrasonic gas meters, including a base; a rotating worktable; fixed on the base; a grabbing mechanism; used to grab the stainless steel hoop in the feeding mechanism and move it to the gas meter workpiece; a lifting mechanism; fixed on the base, used to lift the stainless steel hoop in the feeding mechanism; a conveying mechanism; used to convey the gas meter workpiece to be processed; a plurality of feeding mechanisms are provided, arranged on the rotating worktable, and used to place stainless steel hoops.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the rotating workbench includes a dividing plate, a motor and a turntable. The dividing plate is installed on the base and driven to rotate by the motor. A turntable is provided on the top of the dividing plate. The turntable is installed on the turntable. A plurality of feeding mechanisms distributed in a circle and used to place stainless steel hoops are provided on the top of the turntable.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a guide notch is formed on the turntable, and the guide notch is located at the bottom of the feeding mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a plurality of turntable reinforcing ribs distributed in a circumference are fixedly provided on the top of the turntable, and the turntable reinforcing ribs are located between adjacent feeding mechanisms.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the loading mechanism includes a tray bottom plate, 12 guide pillars vertically fixed on the tray bottom plate and extending upward, wherein a first loading frame and a second loading frame consisting of two groups of 8 guide pillars are formed in two vertical directions of the horizontal plane, and the stainless steel hoops placed on the first loading frame and the second loading frame are arranged alternately in sequence.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a mounting notch is formed on the bottom plate of the tray, the mounting notch is arranged corresponding to the guide notch, and a push plate is mounted on the bottom plate of the tray, the push plate is located on the mounting notch,

[0014] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a plurality of push grooves matched with the guide pillars are formed on the push plate, and the push plate moves up and down along the guide pillars to move the stainless steel hoop upwards.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a fixing plate is fixedly provided on the top of the four middle guide pillars.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a locking mechanism is also arranged on the turntable, and the locking mechanism is used to fasten the tray bottom plate to the turntable.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the grasping mechanism includes a cabinet column, a base, a first arm, a second arm and a hoop clamping device; the base is fixed on the cabinet column, one end of the first arm is laterally rotatably connected to the base, the other end of the first arm is rotatably connected to one end of the second arm through a rotating shaft, a third arm is vertically arranged at the other end of the second arm, a manipulator shaft is connected to the bottom of the third arm, the manipulator shaft is inserted into the third arm in a vertical direction, the manipulator shaft can rotate relatively around the axis and one end of the manipulator shaft extends out of the lower end of the third arm, the manipulator shaft can be extended up and down, and the lower end of the manipulator shaft is connected to the hoop clamping device.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the hoop clamping device includes a clamping and grabbing fixing plate, a transverse guide plate and a longitudinal guide plate fixed to the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixing plate and symmetrically arranged in pairs, the two transverse guide plates are connected by a transverse connecting plate, and the two longitudinal guide plates are connected by a longitudinal connecting plate, and two driving cylinders are also arranged at the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixing plate, and a first hoop clamp and a second hoop clamp for grabbing the stainless steel hoop are arranged at the bottom of the driving cylinder, wherein the two driving cylinders are arranged on one side of the transverse guide plate.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the utility model, guiding inclined surfaces are formed on the inner sides of the bottoms of the transverse guide plates and the longitudinal guide plates, and the width of the guiding inclined surfaces gradually decreases from top to bottom.

[0020] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the conveying mechanism includes a conveying frame, a mobile pallet and a fixed frame; a slide rail is arranged on the conveying frame, the mobile pallet is slidably assembled on the slide rail, the fixed frame is fixed on the mobile pallet, and the fixed frame is used to fix the gas meter workpiece to be processed.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting base, a lifting frame fixedly mounted on the lifting base, a lifting column fixedly arranged in the lifting frame, a connecting plate slidably mounted in the lifting column, a lifting motor for driving the connecting plate to move up and down along the lifting column is arranged outside the lifting frame, a support plate is fixedly arranged outside the connecting plate extending out of the lifting frame, a lifting plate is vertically fixedly arranged on the top of the support plate, and the lifting plate is located at the lower end of the guide notch.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a lifting reinforcement plate is fixedly provided at the connection between the lifting base and the lifting frame, and a lifting reinforcement rib is fixedly provided at the connection between the support plate and the lifting plate.

[0023] As a preferred solution of the utility model, a sensor fixing plate is fixedly provided on the top of the lifting frame, and a sensor is mounted on the sensor fixing plate.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0025] 1. The utility model has a simple structure. Multiple stainless steel hoops are placed in a feeding mechanism in sequence, and the rotating worktable is rotated to the position of the lifting mechanism and the grasping mechanism. The lifting mechanism is used to lift the stainless steel hoops in the feeding mechanism, and the sensor on the grasping mechanism detects the stainless steel hoops. The hoop clamping device on the grasping mechanism is used to grasp the stainless steel hoops in the feeding mechanism. The four-axis robot composed of the first arm, the second arm and the third arm is used to move, clamp and rotate the stainless steel hoops and place them on the gas meter workpiece with precise alignment. The implementation is simple, stable and reliable, and the assembly consistency is good.

[0026] 2. The utility model is cleverly designed. The pallet bottom plate is fastened to the turntable through a locking mechanism, which improves the work efficiency of workers. The operation is simple and convenient. At the same time, the locking mechanism is more stable, which improves the safety and stability of the operation.

[0027] 3. The operation process of the utility model is free from manual intervention and fully realizes the automatic assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 This is a front view of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 It is a side view of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the use status of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a front view of the connection between the base, the rotating worktable and the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the base, the rotating worktable and the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating workbench according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the feeding mechanism and the turntable of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Fig.10This is a top view of the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Fig.11 This is a schematic diagram of the push plate structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Fig.12 This is a front view of the grabbing mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the grabbing mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Fig.14 This is a schematic structural diagram of a hoop clamping device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Fig.15 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving cylinder, the first hoop clamping jaw and the second hoop clamping jaw according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Fig.16 For the utility model embodiment Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the A direction;

[0044] Fig.17 This is a front view of the lifting mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Fig.18 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Fig.19 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting frame structure of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Reference numerals in the figure: base 1, rotary worktable 2, gripping mechanism 3, lifting mechanism 4, conveying mechanism 5, feeding mechanism 6, locking mechanism 7, hoop clamping device 8, sensor 9, indexing plate 20, motor 21, turntable 22, turntable 23, guide notch 24, turntable reinforcement rib 25, cabinet column 30, base 31, first arm 32, second arm 33, rotating shaft 34, third arm 35, manipulator shaft 36, lifting base 40, lifting frame 41, lifting column 42, connecting plate 43, lifting motor 44, support plate 45, lifting plate 46, lifting reinforcement plate 47, Lifting reinforcement rib 48, sensor fixing plate 49, conveying frame 50, slide rail 51, movable pallet 52, fixing frame 53, pallet bottom plate 60, guide column 61, first loading rack 62, second loading rack 63, fixing plate 64, push plate 65, push groove 66, installation notch 67, through hole 68, clamping fixing plate 80, transverse guide plate 81, longitudinal guide plate 82, transverse connecting plate 83, longitudinal connecting plate 84, driving cylinder 85, first hoop clamp jaw 86, second hoop clamp jaw 87, guide inclined surface 88, clamping groove 89, stainless steel hoop 100, gas meter workpiece 200. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0050] Example:

[0051] like Figure 1-3 , as shown in 5-6, where Figure 1 This is a front view of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 It is a side view of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanism of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 5 This is a front view of the connection between the base, the rotating worktable and the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the base, the rotating worktable and the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0052] The automatic feeding device of stainless steel hoops for ultrasonic gas meters comprises a base 1; a rotating worktable 2 fixed on the base 1; a grabbing mechanism 3 for grabbing the stainless steel hoop 100 in the feeding mechanism 6 and moving it to the gas meter workpiece 200; a lifting mechanism 4 fixed on the base 1 for lifting the stainless steel hoop 100 in the feeding mechanism 6; a conveying mechanism 5 for conveying the gas meter workpiece 200 to be processed; a plurality of feeding mechanisms 6 are provided and arranged on the rotating worktable 2 for placing the stainless steel hoops 100; in this embodiment, a plurality of stainless steel hoops 100 are placed in the feeding mechanism 6 in sequence, The rotary workbench 2 is rotated to the position of the lifting mechanism 4 and the grasping mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 4 is used to lift the stainless steel hoop 100 in the feeding mechanism 6, the sensor 9 located on the grasping mechanism 3 detects the stainless steel hoop 100, and the hoop clamping device 8 on the grasping mechanism 3 is used to grasp the stainless steel hoop 100 in the feeding mechanism 6, and the four-axis robot composed of the first arm 32, the second arm 33 and the third arm 35 is used to move, clamp and rotate the stainless steel hoop 100 and place it on the gas meter workpiece 200 with precise alignment, which is simple to implement, stable and reliable, and has good assembly consistency.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 It is a diagram of the use status of the automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoops according to an embodiment of the utility model; specifically, it is a schematic diagram of placing the clamped stainless steel hoop 100 on the gas meter workpiece 200 through the hoop clamping device 8. In this embodiment, two gas meter workpieces 200 are arranged in each group on the conveying mechanism 5, which can be placed in sequence.

[0054] like Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 The utility model is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotary workbench of the embodiment of the utility model; specifically, the rotary workbench 2 includes a dividing plate 20, a motor 21 and a turntable 22, the dividing plate 20 is mounted on the base 1 and driven to rotate by the motor 21, a turntable 23 is provided on the top of the dividing plate 20, the turntable 22 is mounted on the turntable 23, and a plurality of feeding mechanisms 6 distributed in a circle and used to place stainless steel hoops 100 are provided on the top of the turntable 22; the rotary workbench 2 provided in the utility model adopts the periodic movement of the dividing plate, and can continuously and uninterruptedly feed a plurality of feeding mechanisms 6 in a relatively short time, and replaces the traditional manual feeding with the existing automation, improves the efficiency and quality of production, reduces the production cost and labor cost, and ensures that it is not easy to be damaged and the quality is guaranteed during the feeding process, thereby improving the overall quality of the product, which is beneficial to the development of the enterprise and the industry and increases the market share.

[0055] like Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the feeding mechanism and the turntable of the embodiment of the utility model; a plurality of turntable reinforcing ribs 25 distributed in a circumference are fixedly provided on the top of the turntable 22, and the turntable reinforcing ribs 25 are located between adjacent feeding mechanisms 6; the set turntable reinforcing ribs 25 improve the structural strength and overall firmness of the entire feeding mechanism, making the plurality of stainless steel hoops placed on the feeding mechanism 6 safer.

[0056] A guide notch 24 is formed on the turntable 22, and the guide notch 24 is located at the bottom of the feeding mechanism 6; the size of the guide notch 24 is adapted to the lifting plate 46 of the lifting mechanism 4, and the lifting plate 46 can move up and down along the guide notch 24, so as to move the stainless steel hoop in the feeding mechanism 6 upward, so as to facilitate the hoop clamping device 8 to grab it.

[0057] like Figure 9-10 As shown, Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model; Fig.10 It is a top view of the feeding mechanism of an embodiment of the utility model; specifically, the feeding mechanism 6 includes a tray bottom plate 60, 12 guide pillars 61 vertically fixed on the tray bottom plate 60 and extending upward, wherein, in two vertical directions of the horizontal plane, a first feeding frame 62 and a second feeding frame 63 consisting of two groups of 8 guide pillars 61 are formed, and the stainless steel hoops 100 placed on the first feeding frame 62 and the second feeding frame 63 are arranged alternately in sequence; the utility model uses 12 guide pillars 61, and the guide pillars 61 are stainless steel round guide pillar structures. The rectangular outer dimensions surrounded by the intersection points of the 8 stainless steel cylinders in each direction accurately position the inner diameter of the stainless steel hoop, and stably and reliably position the stainless steel hoop 100 on the material rack, with accurate positioning and simple loading.

[0058] An installation notch 67 is formed on the tray bottom plate 60, and the installation notch 67 is arranged corresponding to the guide notch 24. A push plate 65 is installed on the tray bottom plate 60, and the push plate 65 is located on the installation notch 67. A plurality of stainless steel hoops 100 are placed on the push plate 65. A plurality of push grooves 66 compatible with the guide column 61 are formed on the push plate 65. The push plate 65 moves up and down along the guide column 61 to move the stainless steel hoop 100 upward.

[0059] Among them, four through holes 68 are formed in the middle of the push plate 65, and the through holes 68 pass through the four middle guide columns 61 and move up and down along the guide columns 61. A fixing plate 64 is fixed on the top of the four middle guide columns 61 to make the entire guide column 61 structure stable and avoid shaking of the guide column 61, which in turn affects the safety of use.

[0060] like Figure 8As shown, a locking mechanism 7 is also arranged on the turntable 22, and the locking mechanism 7 is used to fasten the pallet bottom plate 60 to the turntable 22. The locking mechanism 7 is a vertical quick clamp; the model is CH-12050-HB; there are two locking mechanisms 7, which are arranged diagonally on the pallet bottom plate 60. The pallet bottom plate 60 is fastened to the turntable 22 through the locking mechanism 7, which improves the work efficiency of the workers and is simple and convenient to operate. At the same time, the locking mechanism 7 is also more stable, thereby improving the safety and stability of the operation.

[0061] like Figure 12-13 As shown, Fig.12 This is a front view of the grabbing mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model; Fig.13 Schematic diagram of the structure of the grabbing mechanism of the utility model embodiment; specifically, the grabbing mechanism 3 includes a cabinet column 30, a base 31, a first arm 32, a second arm 33 and a hoop clamping device 8; the base 31 is fixed on the cabinet column 30, one end of the first arm 32 is rotatably connected to the base 31, the other end of the first arm 32 is rotatably connected to one end of the second arm 33 through a rotating shaft 34, and the other end of the second arm 33 is vertically arranged with a third arm 35, and the bottom of the third arm 35 is connected to a manipulator shaft 36, and the manipulator shaft The shaft 36 is inserted into the third arm 35 along the vertical direction. The manipulator shaft 36 can rotate relatively around the axis and one end of the manipulator shaft 36 extends out of the lower end of the third arm 35. The manipulator shaft 36 can be extended and retracted up and down, and the lower end of the manipulator shaft 36 is connected to a hoop clamping device 8; since the stainless steel hoops 100 placed on the feeding mechanism 6 are staggered, we can make the hoop clamping device 8 consistent with the grasping direction of the first feeding frame 62 and the second feeding frame 63 through the rotation of the manipulator shaft 36.

[0062] like Fig.14 As shown, Fig.14 Schematic diagram of the structure of the hoop clamping device of the embodiment of the utility model; the hoop clamping device 8 includes a clamping and grabbing fixed plate 80, a transverse guide plate 81 and a longitudinal guide plate 82 fixed to the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixed plate 80 and symmetrically arranged in pairs, the two transverse guide plates 81 are connected by a transverse connecting plate 83, and the two longitudinal guide plates 82 are connected by a longitudinal connecting plate 84. Two driving cylinders 85 are also arranged at the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixed plate 80, and a first hoop clamping jaw 86 and a second hoop clamping jaw 87 for grabbing the stainless steel hoop are arranged at the bottom of the driving cylinder 85, wherein the two driving cylinders 85 are arranged on one side of the transverse guide plate 81.

[0063] like Fig.15 As shown, Fig.15Schematic diagram of the structure of the driving cylinder, the first hoop clamping jaw and the second hoop clamping jaw of the utility model embodiment; a clamping groove 89 for clamping the stainless steel hoop 100 is formed between the first hoop clamping jaw 86 and the second hoop clamping jaw 87. When the stainless steel hoop 100 needs to be clamped, the first hoop clamping jaw 86 and the second hoop clamping jaw 87 are separated by the driving cylinder 85, and the first hoop clamping jaw 86 and the second hoop clamping jaw 87 extend to the periphery of the stainless steel hoop 100. The driving cylinder 85 is used to clamp the first hoop clamping jaw 86 and the second hoop clamping jaw 87. The stainless steel hoop 100 is located in the clamping groove 89 and is clamped by the first arm 3 2. The four-axis robot composed of the second arm 33 and the third arm 35 is used to accurately position the stainless steel hoop 100 on the gas meter workpiece 200 by moving, clamping and rotating. Since the stainless steel hoops 100 placed on the first loading frame 62 and the second loading frame 63 are arranged alternately in sequence; therefore, there is a spacing between the adjacent stainless steel hoops 100 located on the first loading frame 62, and the spacing is the height of the stainless steel hoops 100. Correspondingly, there is a spacing between the adjacent stainless steel hoops 100 located on the second loading frame 63, and the spacing is also the height of the stainless steel hoops 100.

[0064] Reference Fig.14 A guiding inclined surface 88 is formed on the inner side of the bottom of the transverse guide plate 81 and the longitudinal guide plate 82, and the width of the guiding inclined surface 88 gradually decreases from top to bottom; the set guiding inclined surface 88 can enable the hoop clamping device 8 to play a guiding role when grabbing the stainless steel hoop 100, increase the contact area with the stainless steel hoop 100, and thereby ensure the stability and safety of the clamping of the hoop clamping device 8.

[0065] like Fig.16 As shown, Fig.16 For the utility model embodiment Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the A direction; specifically, the conveying mechanism 5 includes a conveying frame 50, a movable tray 52 and a fixed frame 53; a slide rail 51 is arranged on the conveying frame 50, the movable tray 52 is slidably assembled on the slide rail 51, and the fixed frame 53 is fixed on the movable tray 52, and the fixed frame 53 is used to fix the gas meter workpiece 200 to be processed; a plurality of gas meter workpieces 200 can be provided, which are arranged in sequence on the slide rail 51 of the conveying frame 50.

[0066] like Figure 17-19 As shown, Fig.17 This is a front view of the lifting mechanism of the embodiment of the utility model; Fig.18 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism structure of an embodiment of the utility model; Fig.19It is a schematic diagram of the lifting frame structure of an embodiment of the utility model; specifically, the lifting mechanism 4 includes a lifting base 40, a lifting frame 41 fixedly mounted on the lifting base 40, a lifting column 42 fixedly arranged in the lifting frame 41, a connecting plate 43 slidably mounted in the lifting column 42, a lifting motor 44 for driving the connecting plate 43 to move up and down along the lifting column 42 is arranged outside the lifting frame 41, the connecting plate 43 extends out of the lifting frame 41 and a support plate 45 is fixedly arranged outside, a lifting plate 46 is vertically fixedly arranged on the top of the support plate 45, and the lifting plate 46 is located at the lower end of the guide notch 24; specifically, a lifting screw is formed on the lifting column 42, the connecting plate 43 is slidably mounted on the lifting screw, the lifting screw is driven to rotate by the lifting motor 44, and then the connecting plate 43 is driven to move up and down. A lifting reinforcement plate 47 is fixedly provided at the connection between the lifting base 40 and the lifting frame 41, and a lifting reinforcement rib 48 is fixedly provided at the connection between the support plate 45 and the lifting plate 46; by providing the lifting reinforcement plate 47, the structural strength of the entire lifting frame 41 is improved, and the lifting reinforcement rib 48 is provided, the structural strength and overall firmness of the lifting plate 46 are improved, and the safety of use is further ensured.

[0067] A sensor fixing plate 49 is fixedly provided on the top of the lifting frame 41, and a sensor 9 is mounted on the sensor fixing plate 49; through the set sensor 9, when the sensor 9 detects the stainless steel hoop 100 on the feeding mechanism 6, the grasping mechanism 3 can start grasping, with a high degree of automation, the operation process is free from manual intervention, and a fully automated assembly process is realized.

[0068] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention; therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0069] Although this article uses more figure marks in the figure: base 1, rotary worktable 2, gripping mechanism 3, lifting mechanism 4, conveying mechanism 5, feeding mechanism 6, locking mechanism 7, hoop clamping device 8, sensor 9, indexing plate 20, motor 21, turntable 22, turntable 23, guide notch 24, turntable reinforcement rib 25, cabinet column 30, base 31, first arm 32, second arm 33, rotating shaft 34, third arm 35, manipulator shaft 36, lifting base 40, lifting frame 41, lifting column 42, connecting plate 43, lifting motor 44, support plate 45, lifting plate 46, lifting reinforcement plate 47, lifting reinforcement rib 48, sensor fixing plate 49, conveying frame 50, slide rail 51, mobile tray 52, fixing frame 53, tray bottom plate 60, guide column 61, first loading rack 62, second loading rack 63, fixing plate 64, push plate 65, push groove 66, installation notch 67, through hole 68, clamping fixing plate 80, transverse guide plate 81, longitudinal guide plate 82, transverse connecting plate 83, longitudinal connecting plate 84, driving cylinder 85, first hoop clamping jaw 86, second hoop clamping jaw 87, guiding inclined surface 88, clamping groove 89, stainless steel hoop 100, gas meter workpiece 200 and other terms, but the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is only for the purpose of more conveniently describing and explaining the essence of the utility model; interpreting them as any additional restrictions is contrary to the spirit of the utility model.

Claims

1. Automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter, characterized by: include Base (1); A rotating workbench (2) is fixedly mounted on the base (1); A grabbing mechanism (3) is used to grab the stainless steel hoop (100) in the feeding mechanism (6) and move it onto the gas meter workpiece (200); A lifting mechanism (4) is fixedly mounted on the base (1) and is used to lift the stainless steel hoop (100) in the feeding mechanism (6); A conveying mechanism (5) for conveying a gas meter workpiece (200) to be processed; A plurality of feeding mechanisms (6) are provided and arranged on the rotating worktable (2) and are used to place the stainless steel hoop (100).

2. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 1 is characterized by: The rotary worktable (2) comprises a dividing plate (20), a motor (21) and a turntable (22); the dividing plate (20) is mounted on the base (1) and driven to rotate by the motor (21); a turntable (23) is provided at the top of the dividing plate (20); the turntable (22) is mounted on the turntable (23); a plurality of feeding mechanisms (6) distributed in a circle and used to place the stainless steel hoops (100) are provided at the top of the turntable (22); a guide notch (24) is formed on the turntable (22); the guide notch (24) is located at the bottom of the feeding mechanism (6).

3. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (6) comprises a tray bottom plate (60), 12 guide pillars (61) vertically fixed on the tray bottom plate (60) and extending upward, wherein a first feeding frame (62) and a second feeding frame (63) consisting of two groups of 8 guide pillars (61) are formed in two vertical directions on a horizontal plane, and stainless steel hoops (100) placed on the first feeding frame (62) and the second feeding frame (63) are arranged alternately in sequence.

4. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The tray bottom plate (60) is formed with a mounting notch (67), the mounting notch (67) being arranged corresponding to the guide notch (24), and the tray bottom plate (60) is equipped with a push plate (65), the push plate (65) being located on the mounting notch (67); the push plate (65) is formed with a plurality of push grooves (66) adapted to the guide column (61), and the push plate (65) moves up and down along the guide column (61) to move the stainless steel hoop (100) upward.

5. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 2 is characterized by: The rotating disk (22) is also provided with a locking mechanism (7), and the locking mechanism (7) is used to fasten the tray bottom plate (60) to the rotating disk (22).

6. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 1 is characterized by: The gripping mechanism (3) comprises a cabinet column (30), a base (31), a first arm (32), a second arm (33) and a hoop clamping device (8); the base (31) is fixedly mounted on the cabinet column (30); one end of the first arm (32) is rotatably connected to the base (31) in a transverse manner; the other end of the first arm (32) is rotatably connected to one end of the second arm (33) via a rotating shaft (34); a third arm (35) is vertically arranged at the other end of the second arm (33); a manipulator shaft (36) is connected to the bottom of the third arm (35); the manipulator shaft (36) is plugged into the third arm (35) in a vertical direction; the manipulator shaft (36) can rotate relatively around an axis and one end of the manipulator shaft (36) extends out of the lower end of the third arm (35); the manipulator shaft (36) can be extended up and down; and the lower end of the manipulator shaft (36) is connected to the hoop clamping device (8).

7. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 6 is characterized by: The hoop clamping device (8) comprises a clamping and grabbing fixing plate (80), a transverse guide plate (81) and a longitudinal guide plate (82) fixed to the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixing plate (80) and arranged symmetrically in pairs, the two transverse guide plates (81) are connected by a transverse connecting plate (83), and the two longitudinal guide plates (82) are connected by a longitudinal connecting plate (84), and two driving cylinders (85) are arranged at the bottom of the clamping and grabbing fixing plate (80), and a first hoop clamping claw (86) and a second hoop clamping claw (87) for grabbing the stainless steel hoop are arranged at the bottom of the driving cylinder (85), wherein the two driving cylinders (85) are arranged on one side of the transverse guide plate (81).

8. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 7 is characterized in that: A guiding inclined surface (88) is formed on the inner side of the bottom of the transverse guide plate (81) and the longitudinal guide plate (82), and the width of the guiding inclined surface (88) gradually decreases from top to bottom.

9. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (5) comprises a conveying frame (50), a movable tray (52) and a fixed frame (53); a slide rail (51) is arranged on the conveying frame (50), the movable tray (52) is slidably mounted on the slide rail (51), and the fixed frame (53) is fixed on the movable tray (52); the fixed frame (53) is used to fix the gas meter workpiece (200) to be processed.

10. The automatic feeding device for stainless steel hoop of ultrasonic gas meter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (4) comprises a lifting base (40), a lifting frame (41) fixedly mounted on the lifting base (40), a lifting column (42) fixedly mounted inside the lifting frame (41), a connecting plate (43) slidably mounted inside the lifting column (42), a lifting motor (44) for driving the connecting plate (43) to move up and down along the lifting column (42) arranged outside the lifting frame (41), a supporting plate (45) fixedly mounted outside the connecting plate (43) extending out of the lifting frame (41), a lifting plate (46) vertically fixedly mounted on the top of the supporting plate (45), and the lifting plate (46) located at the lower end of the guide notch (24).

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