A differential axle gear automatic plugging cover press-fitting device

Abstract

The utility model specifically relates to an automatic plugging cover press-fitting device for differential half-axle gears, and belongs to the technical field of gear plugging cover press-fitting equipment. The automatic plugging cover press-fitting device for differential half-axle gears comprises a base, a rotating seat, a first feeding component, a second feeding component, a discharging component, a pressing component and a brush. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the base, and the rotating seat is provided with a plurality of placement positions around the rotation axis of the rotating seat. The first feeding component is used to place the gear in the placement position, the second feeding component is used to place the plugging cover on the gear, the discharging component is used to remove the pressed gear from the rotating seat, the pressing component is used to apply pressure to the plugging cover so that the plugging cover is pressed on the gear, and the brush is movably provided on the base for brushing the gear. By rotating the rotating seat to move the gear, the gear can sequentially go through a plurality of processes such as plugging cover press-fitting and cleaning, and one device can complete a plurality of operations, thereby improving the processing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of gear plugging cover press-fitting equipment, and in particular relates to an automatic plugging cover press-fitting device for a differential half-axle gear. Background Art

[0002] At present, some half-axle gears are equipped with plugging covers at the gear ends, which are used to prevent foreign matter and dust from entering the gears, prevent lubricating oil loss and slow down lubricating oil oxidation. Especially for gears located at the rotating shaft end, the plugging covers can also prevent the shaft from being exposed, thereby protecting the rotating shaft.

[0003] Pressing is a way to install a plug cover. Specifically, the plug cover is placed on the shaft hole of the half-axle gear and pressure is applied to the plug cover so that the plug cover can be pressed into the shaft hole. In addition to press-fitting, the plug cover installation process also includes cleaning and deburring. In traditional processing methods, these processes are completed at different stations, and the gears need to be circulated multiple times, which reduces production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a differential half-axle gear automatic plugging cover press-fitting device, which can perform assembly-line press-fitting operation on the gear.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the utility model, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: the embodiment of the present application provides a differential half-axle gear automatic plugging cover press-fitting device, including a base, a rotating seat, a first feeding component, a second feeding component, a discharging component, a pressing component and a brush. The rotating seat is rotatably connected to the base, and the rotating seat is provided with a plurality of placement positions around the rotation axis of the rotating seat. The first feeding component is used to place the gear in the placement position, the second feeding component is used to place the plugging cover on the gear, the discharging component is used to remove the pressed gear from the rotating seat, the pressing component is used to apply pressure to the plugging cover so that the plugging cover is pressed on the gear, and the brush is movably provided on the base for brushing the gear.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first feeding component includes a first conveyor belt and a first robot arm disposed on a base, and the first robot arm is used to transfer the gear from the first conveyor belt to a placement position.

[0007] In some embodiments, the second feeding component includes a second conveyor belt and a second robot arm disposed on the base, and the second robot arm is used to transfer the plugging cap from the second conveyor belt to the gear.

[0008] In some embodiments, the unloading component includes a third robotic arm disposed on the base, and the third robotic arm is used to remove the pressed gear.

[0009] In some embodiments, the pressing component includes a slide rail, a pressing head and a driving unit. The slide rail is connected to the base, the extension direction of the slide rail is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating base, the pressing head is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the pressing head is used to apply pressure to the plug cover. The driving unit is connected to the base, including a moving end whose moving direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating base, and the moving end is connected to the pressing head.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pressing component also includes a clamping head, which is provided with a notch groove, the notch groove extends in a first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotating seat, the pressing head includes a first side facing the mobile end, the notch of the notch groove is provided on the first side, the notch of the notch groove is smaller than the inside of the notch groove, the clamping head is accommodated in the notch groove, and the mobile end is connected to the clamping head via the notch.

[0011] In some embodiments, the pressing component further includes a support seat and an arc-shaped plate body, two sides of the arc-shaped plate body are connected to the slide rail, and the support seat is penetrated through the arc-shaped plate body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support base is hollow inside.

[0013] In some embodiments, a laser cleaning component is also included, and the laser cleaning component is disposed on the base for cleaning the gear.

[0014] In some embodiments, the pressing component, the brush, and the laser cleaning component are arranged in sequence around the circumference of the rotating base.

[0015] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. By rotating the rotating seat to move the gear, the gear can go through multiple processes such as plugging, pressing, cleaning, etc. in sequence. One device can complete multiple operations, thus improving processing efficiency.

[0017] 2. The rotating seat rotates to move the gears, which reduces the distance the gears need to move between processes and further improves processing efficiency. On the other hand, it makes the device more compact and occupies less space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the automatic plugging cover press-fitting device for differential half-axle gears of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the pressing component of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A.

[0021] Figure numbers: 1-base, 2-rotating seat, 3-first robotic arm, 4-first conveyor belt, 5-second robotic arm, 6-second conveyor belt, 7-third robotic arm, 8-pressing component, 9-support seat, 10-arc plate, 11-slide rail, 12-pressing head, 13-driving part, 14-moving end, 15-fixing head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Unless otherwise specified, the technical means used in the embodiments are conventional means well known to those skilled in the art.

[0023] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside" and "outside" etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0024] See also Figure 1 The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: the embodiment of the present application provides a differential half-axle gear automatic plugging cover press-fitting device, including a base 1, a rotating base 2, a first feeding component, a second feeding component, a discharging component, a pressing component 8 and a brush. The rotating base 2 is rotatably connected to the base 1, and the rotating base 2 is provided with a plurality of placement positions around the rotation axis of the rotating base 2. The first feeding component is used to place the gear in the placement position, the second feeding component is used to place the plugging cover on the gear, the discharging component is used to remove the pressed gear from the rotating base 2, the pressing component 8 is used to apply pressure to the plugging cover so that the plugging cover is pressed on the gear, and the brush is movably provided on the base 1 for brushing the gear.

[0025] The placement position is used to place the gear, and the placement position may be provided with a fixture for fixing the gear, and the specific structure of the fixture may be selected from the prior art.

[0026] The brush can be used to clean the gear without the cap installed, or the brush can be used to clean the gear with the cap installed.

[0027] The bristles of the brush may be made of metal, for example, the brush may be a copper brush.

[0028] On the one hand, the brush cleans the gears, and on the other hand, it can remove burrs on the gears and plug covers.

[0029] The pressing component 8 is used to apply pressure to the plug cover placed on the gear so that the gear can complete the plug cover installation operation.

[0030] The unloading part, the pressing part 8 and the brush can be arranged at intervals around the circumference of the rotating seat 2, and each corresponds to a different station, that is, when the rotating seat 2 rotates, the placement position can move to a different station, and different operations can be performed at different stations. For example, when the placement position moves to the station where the pressing part 8 is located, the gear can be plugged and pressed.

[0031] In the embodiment of the present application, the gear is moved by rotating the rotating seat 2 so that the gear can sequentially go through multiple processes such as plugging, pressing, and cleaning. One device can complete multiple operations, thereby improving processing efficiency.

[0032] The rotating seat 2 rotates to move the gear, which reduces the distance the gear needs to move between processes and further improves the processing efficiency. On the other hand, it makes the device more compact and occupies less space.

[0033] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the first feeding component includes a first conveyor belt 4 and a first robot arm 3 disposed on the base 1, and the first robot arm 3 is used to transfer the gear from the first conveyor belt 4 to the placement position.

[0034] The structure and working principle of the first robotic arm 3 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] The first conveyor belt 4 is used to transport the gear to be processed to the clamping and picking point of the first robot arm 3. The first robot arm 3 then clamps the gear and places the gear in the placement position, so that the pressing device can perform assembly line processing on the gear, further improving the processing efficiency.

[0036] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the second feeding component includes a second conveyor belt 6 and a second robot arm 5 provided on the base 1, and the second robot arm 5 is used to transfer the plugging cover from the second conveyor belt 6 to the gear.

[0037] The structure and working principle of the second robot arm 5 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0038] The second conveyor belt 6 is used to transport the plugging cover to the clamping and picking position of the second robotic arm 5. The second robotic arm 5 then clamps the plugging cover and places it in the corresponding installation position to facilitate the subsequent pressing component 8 to perform press-fitting operations.

[0039] See also Figure 1 In some embodiments, the unloading component includes a third robotic arm 7 disposed on the base 1, and the third robotic arm 7 is used to remove the pressed gear.

[0040] The structure and working principle of the third robot arm 7 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0041] The third mechanical arm 7 can promptly remove the press-fitted gear, thereby facilitating assembly line operation and improving processing efficiency.

[0042] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the pressing component 8 includes a slide rail 11, a pressing head 12, and a driving unit 13. The slide rail 11 is connected to the base 1, and the extension direction of the slide rail 11 is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating base 2. The pressing head 12 is slidably connected to the slide rail 11, and the pressing head 12 is used to apply pressure to the plug cover. The driving unit 13 is connected to the base 1, and includes a moving end 14 whose moving direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating base 2, and the moving end 14 is connected to the pressing head 12.

[0043] The pressing head 12 is slidably connected to the slide rail 11 , thereby improving the movement accuracy of the pressing head 12 .

[0044] The driving part 13 may be a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and the telescopic end of the cylinder or the hydraulic cylinder is the moving end 14 .

[0045] The driving unit 13 drives the pressing head 12 to move so that the pressing head 12 can apply pressure to the plugging cover to complete the press-fitting operation.

[0046] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the pressing component 8 also includes a clamping head 15, the pressing head 12 is provided with a notch groove, the notch groove extends in a first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotating seat 2, the pressing head 12 includes a first side facing the mobile end 14, the notch of the notch groove is set on the first side, the notch of the notch groove is smaller than the inside of the notch groove, the clamping head 15 is accommodated in the notch groove, and the mobile end 14 is connected to the clamping head 15 via the notch.

[0047] The notch groove is used for installing the card setting head 15.

[0048] The mobile terminal 14 can be detachably connected to the card setting head 15.

[0049] Since the notch groove extends along the first direction, the card head 15 can enter or exit the notch groove along the first direction, and the notch of the notch groove enables the mobile end 14 to be connected with the card head 15, and the notch of the notch groove is smaller than the inside of the notch groove, so that the card head 15 cannot escape from the notch groove.

[0050] The clamping head 15 enables the moving end 14 to be detachably connected to the pressing head 12 .

[0051] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the pressing component 8 further includes a support seat 9 and an arc-shaped plate body 10 , both sides of the arc-shaped plate body 10 are connected to the slide rails 11 , and the support seat 9 is penetrated through the arc-shaped plate body 10 .

[0052] Both sides of the arc-shaped plate body 10 are connected to the slide rails 11 , so that the arc-shaped plate body 10 and the slide rails 11 can form a closed sleeve-like structure, and the support seat 9 can be inserted therein.

[0053] The support seat 9 is penetrated in the arc-shaped plate body 10 , so that the position of the slide rail 11 relative to the support seat 9 can be adjusted, and further the position of the pressing head 12 relative to the base 1 can be adjusted.

[0054] The arc-shaped plate body 10 can be connected to the slide rail 11 by bolts.

[0055] When the support seat 9 is inserted into the arc-shaped plate body 10 , a gap may be provided between the arc-shaped plate body 10 and the slide rail 11 , so that the arc-shaped plate body 10 and the slide rail 11 cooperate to clamp the support seat 9 .

[0056] In some embodiments, the support base 9 is hollow inside.

[0057] The support seat 9 may be a rod-shaped structure with a hollow interior.

[0058] The support base 9 is hollow inside, which reduces the weight of the support base 9 and reduces the manufacturing cost.

[0059] In some embodiments, a laser cleaning component is also included. The laser cleaning component is disposed on the base 1 and is used to clean the gears.

[0060] The base 1 may also be provided with corresponding workstations for installing laser cleaning components.

[0061] The structure and working principle of the laser cleaning component are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. In general, the laser cleaning component uses the high energy of the laser beam to interact with the contaminants on the surface of the object to quickly remove them, thereby achieving the purpose of cleaning.

[0062] The gears can be further cleaned by laser cleaning components, thereby improving the processing effect of the gears.

[0063] In some embodiments, the pressing component 8 , the brush, and the laser cleaning component are arranged in sequence around the circumference of the rotating base 2 .

[0064] When the pressing operation is completed, the rotating seat 2 rotates, and the gears are preliminarily cleaned by a brush. Then, the rotating seat 2 rotates further, and the gears are further cleaned by a laser cleaning component, thereby improving the cleaning effect of the gears.

[0065] The above embodiments are only descriptions of the preferred methods of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Without departing from the design spirit of the present invention, various deformations, modifications, and substitutions made by ordinary technicians in this field to the technical solutions of the present invention should all fall within the protection scope determined by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A differential axle gear automatic plugging cover press-fitting device, characterized in that: include: Base (1); A rotating seat (2) is rotatably connected to the base (1), and the rotating seat (2) is provided with a plurality of placement positions around the rotation axis of the rotating seat (2); A first feeding component, used for placing the gear in the placement position; A second feeding component, used for placing the plug cover on the gear; A discharging component, used for removing the pressed gear from the rotating seat (2); A pressing component (8) is used to apply pressure to the plug cover so that the plug cover is pressed onto the gear; A brush is movably arranged on the base (1) and is used for brushing the gear.

2. The automatic cover pressing device for differential axle gear according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first feeding component comprises a first conveyor belt (4) and a first mechanical arm (3) arranged on the base (1); the first mechanical arm (3) is used to transfer the gear from the first conveyor belt (4) to the placement position.

3. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second feeding component comprises a second conveyor belt (6) and a second mechanical arm (5) arranged on the base (1), and the second mechanical arm (5) is used to transfer the plugging cover from the second conveyor belt (6) to the gear.

4. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading component comprises a third mechanical arm (7) arranged on the base (1), and the third mechanical arm (7) is used to remove the pressed gear.

5. The automatic cover pressing device for differential axle gear according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pressing component (8) comprises: A slide rail (11) connected to the base (1), wherein the extension direction of the slide rail (11) is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating base (2); A pressing head (12) is slidably connected to the slide rail (11), and the pressing head (12) is used to apply pressure to the blocking cover; The driving part (13) is connected to the base (1), and comprises a moving end (14) whose moving direction is parallel to the rotation axis of the rotating seat (2), and the moving end (14) is connected to the pressing head (12).

6. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing component (8) also includes a clamping head (15), the pressing head (12) is provided with a notch groove, the notch groove extends in a first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the rotating seat (2), the pressing head (12) includes a first side facing the movable end (14), the notch of the notch groove is provided on the first side, the notch of the notch groove is smaller than the inside of the notch groove, the clamping head (15) is accommodated in the notch groove, and the movable end (14) is connected to the clamping head (15) via the notch.

7. The automatic cover pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing component (8) further comprises a supporting seat (9) and an arc-shaped plate body (10), the two sides of the arc-shaped plate body (10) are connected to the slide rail (11), and the supporting seat (9) is penetrated through the arc-shaped plate body (10).

8. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 7, characterized in that: The support seat (9) is hollow inside.

9. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a laser cleaning component, which is arranged on the base (1) and is used to clean the gear.

10. The automatic plugging and pressing device for differential axle gears according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pressing component (8), the brush and the laser cleaning component are arranged in sequence around the circumference of the rotating seat (2).

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