An environmentally friendly workstation for grinding and deburring aluminum castings

Abstract

This utility model discloses an environmentally friendly workstation for grinding and deburring cast aluminum parts, including a protective shell, a water circulation base, a tool holder, and a transport and gripping device. The tool holder is equipped with several grinding tools, which are installed on both sides of the tool holder. The transport and gripping device and the tool holder are both installed on the water circulation base. The protective shell is installed on the outside and top of the water circulation base. It can automatically complete the processes of workpiece gripping, positioning, grinding, and deburring, while realizing the recycling of wastewater and the environmentally friendly treatment of waste materials, reducing production costs, improving production efficiency, improving the working environment, and ensuring the health and safety of operators.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of grinding tool equipment, in particular to an environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation. Background Art

[0002] In modern manufacturing, aluminum castings, as an important basic material, are widely used in many fields such as automobiles, aerospace, electronics, and medical treatment. However, during the production process of aluminum castings, due to various factors such as mold design, casting process, and material properties, defects such as burrs and flash often appear on the surface. These defects not only affect the appearance quality of the product, but may also have an adverse effect on the performance and service life of the product. Therefore, grinding and deburring aluminum castings is an important process in the production process.

[0003] The traditional method of grinding and deburring cast aluminum parts mainly relies on manual grinding with hand-held grinding wheels or sandpaper. This method is not only inefficient and labor-intensive, but also difficult to ensure the grinding quality. It is prone to problems such as uneven grinding and damage to the workpiece surface. At the same time, pollutants such as dust and noise generated during manual grinding have a serious impact on the health of operators and the working environment.

[0004] With the rapid development of industrial automation, more and more companies are seeking automated and intelligent grinding and deburring solutions. However, existing automated grinding equipment often has problems such as complex structure, high cost, and difficult maintenance. In addition, its adaptability and flexibility for aluminum castings with complex shapes and variable sizes still need to be improved.

[0005] Therefore, an environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation is proposed to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide an environmentally friendly cast aluminum grinding and deburring workstation, which can automatically complete the processes of grabbing, positioning, grinding and deburring the workpiece, while realizing the recycling of wastewater and environmentally friendly treatment of waste materials, reducing production costs, improving production efficiency, improving the working environment, and ensuring the health and safety of operators.

[0007] The utility model adopts the following technical solution to solve the above technical problems: an environmentally friendly cast aluminum part grinding and deburring workstation, comprising a protective shell, a water circulation base, a tool rack and a transport grabbing device, wherein the tool rack is provided with a plurality of grinding tools, the grinding tools are mounted on both sides of the tool rack, the transport grabbing device and the tool rack are both mounted on the water circulation base, and the protective shell is mounted on the outside and top of the water circulation base.

[0008] Preferably, the tool holder is further provided with a rotating sanding belt and a sanding belt motor, the inner side of the rotating sanding belt is mounted on the main shaft of the sanding belt motor, and the sanding belt motor is mounted on both sides of the tool holder.

[0009] Preferably, the grinding tool comprises a floating spindle, a rigid spindle, a pneumatic spindle and a floating file machine, and the floating spindle, the rigid spindle, the pneumatic spindle and the floating file machine are all installed at both ends of the upper part of the tool holder.

[0010] Preferably, the tool holder is further provided with a belt tensioning wheel, which is arranged on the tool holder for fixing and facilitating the rotation of the rotating belt, and the belt tensioning wheel is rollingly connected to the inner side of the rotating belt.

[0011] Preferably, the transport and grasping device comprises a feeding platform and a grasping robot, the grasping robot is installed on a water circulation base, and the feeding platform leads from the protective shell to the grasping robot for transporting the workpiece to the vicinity of the grasping robot.

[0012] Preferably, the feeding platform comprises a sliding track and a workpiece placement table, the bottom of the workpiece placement table is slidably connected to the sliding track, and the sliding track is fixed to the water circulation base through mounting blocks at both ends.

[0013] Preferably, the water circulation base includes a water outlet network, a water storage bottom plate and a water circulation pipeline device. The water outlet network is laid on the water storage bottom plate. One end of the water circulation pipeline device is connected to one side of the water storage bottom plate, and the other end is connected to the other side of the water storage bottom plate. The water circulation pipeline device is also provided with a water outlet.

[0014] Preferably, the protective shell includes a ventilation and dust exhaust duct, which is opened on the top of the protective shell and connects the inside and outside of the protective shell.

[0015] Preferably, it further comprises a water-powder separation device, which is installed on the side of the water circulation pipeline device and is connected to the water circulation pipeline device.

[0016] Preferably, the protective shell is also provided with a control panel, an observation window and a dustproof port. The dustproof port is arranged at a corner of the protective shell, the observation window is opened on the side of the protective shell, and the control panel is installed on the side of the protective shell. The control panel is respectively connected to the grasping robot, the sliding track and the tool holder.

[0017] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This utility model integrates advanced automation technology, machine vision technology, water circulation cooling technology and water-powder separation technology to achieve efficient, accurate and environmentally friendly grinding and deburring of cast aluminum parts, meeting the high requirements of modern manufacturing industry for product quality and production efficiency;

[0019] 2. The use of advanced grinding tools and rotating abrasive belts, combined with a sophisticated control system, ensures that each workpiece can be evenly and accurately ground, improving product quality. Automated operations avoid errors and unstable factors that may occur in manual operations, ensuring high grinding precision;

[0020] 3. The solid particles in the wastewater are separated from the water through the water-powder separation device, which improves the efficiency of wastewater reuse and reduces pollution to the environment. The protective shell isolates high noise and dust from the outside, reduces environmental pollution, and protects the health of operators. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the other side of the entirety of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. Protective shell, 11. Ventilation and dust exhaust duct, 12. Control panel, 13. Observation window, 14. Dustproof port, 2. Water circulation base, 21. Drainage net, 22. Water storage bottom plate, 23. Water circulation pipeline device, 3. Tool holder, 31. Grinding tool, 311. Floating spindle, 312. Rigid spindle, 313. Pneumatic spindle, 314. Floating file machine, 32. Rotating sanding belt, 33. Sanding belt motor, 34. Sanding belt tensioning wheel, 4. Transport and grasping device, 41. Feeding platform, 411. Sliding track, 412. Workpiece placement table, 413. Mounting block, 42. Grabbing robot, 5. Water-powder separation device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and implementation modes.

[0026] like Figure 1-3 As shown, the utility model is an environmentally friendly cast aluminum part grinding and deburring workstation, comprising a protective shell 1, a water circulation base 2, a tool rack 3 and a transport grabbing device 4, a plurality of grinding tools 31 are provided on the tool rack 3, the grinding tools 31 are installed on both sides of the tool rack 3, the transport grabbing device 4 and the tool rack 3 are both installed on the water circulation base 2, and the protective shell 1 is installed on the outside and top of the water circulation base 2.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the transport and grabbing device 4 can automatically transport the aluminum casting to be processed from the feeding area to the grinding area under the tool holder 3, and return or transfer the workpiece to the next process after grinding, thereby realizing the automation of the entire grinding and deburring process and greatly improving production efficiency. A number of grinding tools 31 are provided on the tool holder 3, and the tools can be selected according to the material, shape and size of the workpiece, thereby ensuring the pertinence and effectiveness of the grinding process.

[0028] The tool holder 3 is also provided with a rotating sanding belt 32 and a sanding belt motor 33 . The inner side of the rotating sanding belt 32 is mounted on the main shaft of the sanding belt motor 33 . The sanding belt motor 33 is mounted on both sides of the tool holder 3 .

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the rotating sanding belt 32 is used as an efficient grinding tool, which complements the original grinding tool 31 and can cope with aluminum castings of different materials, shapes and sizes. The continuous rotation of the rotating sanding belt and the cutting action of the sand grains can quickly remove burrs and uneven parts on the workpiece surface. The tool holder can monitor the working status of the grinding tool and the rotating sanding belt in real time. Once the tool is broken or the sanding belt is severely worn, an alarm will be immediately issued and the work will be stopped, effectively preventing equipment failures and safety accidents caused by damage to the tool or sanding belt, ensuring the continuous and stable operation of the production line and the safety of the operators. At the same time, the system can accurately predict the remaining life of the tool by recording and analyzing data such as the number of times the tool is used, the usage time, and the degree of wear, and issue an early warning when it is close to the end of its life, prompting the operator to replace the tool in time.

[0030] The grinding tool 31 includes a floating spindle 311 , a rigid spindle 312 , a pneumatic spindle 313 and a floating file machine 314 , and the floating spindle 311 , the rigid spindle 312 , the pneumatic spindle 313 and the floating file machine 314 are all installed at both ends of the upper part of the tool holder 3 .

[0031] By adopting the above technical solutions, the floating spindle 311, the rigid spindle 312, the pneumatic spindle 313 and the floating file machine 314 each have different characteristics and application scopes. The floating spindle 311 is suitable for processing complex shapes and hard-to-reach corners, the rigid spindle 312 is suitable for large-area, high-efficiency grinding operations, the pneumatic spindle 313 is known for its high speed and flexibility, and the floating file machine 314 is suitable for fine filing and deburring operations. The diverse choices enable the workstation to cope with various complex working conditions and workpiece requirements; the floating spindle 311 and the floating file machine 314 can adapt to the contour changes of the workpiece surface through their floating characteristics, realize flexible grinding, and effectively avoid the workpiece surface damage and overcutting caused by rigid contact, thereby improving the grinding quality and the surface finish of the workpiece; the pneumatic spindle 313 and the rigid spindle 312 can achieve precise adjustment of the speed and force through a precise control system to ensure stability and consistency during the grinding process, thereby improving the grinding accuracy.

[0032] The tool holder 3 is also provided with a sanding belt tensioning wheel 34 , which is arranged on the tool holder 3 for fixing and facilitating the rotation of the rotating sanding belt 32 , and the sanding belt tensioning wheel 34 is rollingly connected to the inner side of the rotating sanding belt 32 .

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the belt tensioner 34 can ensure that the rotating sanding belt 32 maintains stable tension during high-speed rotation by adjusting its position or applying appropriate pressure. The stable tension not only helps to improve the grinding effect, but also extends the service life of the sanding belt.

[0034] The transport and gripping device 4 includes a feeding platform 41 and a gripping robot 42 . The gripping robot 42 is installed on the water circulation base 2 . The feeding platform 41 leads from the protective shell 1 to the gripping robot 42 for transporting the workpiece to the vicinity of the gripping robot 42 .

[0035] By adopting the above technical solution, through the coordinated work of the feeding platform 41 and the grasping robot 42, a fully automated process from feeding to grasping of workpieces is realized, manual intervention is reduced, and the automation level of the production line is improved. The continuous feeding of the feeding platform 41 and the efficient operation of the grasping robot 42 enable the workstation to maintain a continuous and stable production state, reducing waiting time and production interruptions.

[0036] The feeding platform 41 includes a sliding track 411 and a workpiece placement platform 412. The bottom of the workpiece placement platform 412 is slidably connected to the sliding track 411, and the sliding track 411 is fixed on the water circulation base 2 through mounting blocks 413 at both ends.

[0037] By adopting the above-mentioned technical scheme, the sliding connection between the workpiece placement table 412 and the sliding rail 411 allows the workpiece placement table to move freely in the horizontal direction, so that the workpiece can be accurately transported to the working range of the grasping robot 42. By adjusting the position on the sliding rail 411 or setting a positioning device, precise control of the workpiece placement table 412 can be achieved to ensure the stability and accuracy of the workpiece during transportation. The workpiece placement table 412 has an upper and lower two-layer structure, with high stable transportation and accurate positioning.

[0038] The water circulation base 2 includes a water outlet net 21, a water storage bottom plate 22 and a water circulation pipe device 23. The water outlet net 21 is laid on the water storage bottom plate 22. One end of the water circulation pipe device 23 is connected to one side of the water storage bottom plate 22, and the other end is connected to the other side of the water storage bottom plate 22. A water outlet is also provided on the water circulation pipe device 23.

[0039] By adopting the above technical solution, the water circulation pipeline device 23 connects the two sides of the water storage bottom plate 22 to form a circulation loop. During the grinding process, water flows through the pipeline device, absorbs and takes away the heat generated by the workpiece and the grinding equipment, and achieves efficient cooling and heat dissipation effects.

[0040] The protective shell 1 comprises a ventilation and dust exhaust duct 11 , which is opened at the top of the protective shell 1 and connects the inside and the outside of the protective shell 1 .

[0041] By adopting the above technical solution, the floating dust and tiny particles generated during the grinding process will be promptly discharged from the protective housing 1 through the ventilation dust exhaust duct 11, thereby significantly improving the working environment inside the workstation and reducing the risk of operators inhaling harmful dust.

[0042] It also includes a water-powder separation device 5 , which is installed on the side of the water circulation pipeline device 23 and is connected to the water circulation pipeline device 23 .

[0043] By adopting the above technical solution, the water-powder separation device 5 can effectively separate impurities such as dust and metal debris generated during the grinding process from the circulating water, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the circulating water. Clean circulating water can reduce the wear and blockage of equipment such as pipes and water pumps, thereby extending the service life of these equipment.

[0044] The protective shell 1 is also provided with a control panel 12, an observation window 13 and a dustproof port 14. The dustproof port 14 is arranged at a corner of the protective shell 1, and the observation window 13 is opened on the side of the protective shell 1. The control panel 12 is installed on the side of the protective shell 1, and the control panel 12 is respectively connected to the grasping robot 42, the sliding rail 411 and the tool holder 3.

[0045] By adopting the above technical solution, the system on the control panel 12 can record and count the production capacity data of the production line in real time, including key indicators such as the number of workpieces processed, processing time, downtime, etc. The control panel 12 is installed on the side of the protective shell 1, so that the operator can easily control and adjust various equipment and functions in the workstation, such as the grasping robot 42, the sliding track 411 and the tool holder 3. The observation window 13 is opened on the side of the protective shell 1, allowing the operator to directly observe the working conditions inside the workstation without opening the protective shell, such as the grinding progress of the workpiece, the operating status of the equipment, etc., which is conducive to timely discovering and solving problems and improving production efficiency and safety. The dustproof port 14 is conducive to maintaining the air quality inside the workstation and reducing dust accumulation, thereby optimizing the working environment.

[0046] During the specific implementation of the utility model, first, the operator starts the entire workstation through the control panel 12 on the protective housing 1, checks whether the water circulation base 2, the tool holder 3, the transport grabbing device 4 and the water-powder separation device 5 are in normal working condition, and makes the workpiece placement table 412 slide smoothly on the sliding track 411. The feeding platform 41 automatically transports the aluminum casting to be processed into the working range of the grabbing robot 42 through the sliding track 411. The bottom of the workpiece placement table 412 is slidably connected with the sliding track 411 to ensure that the workpiece can move smoothly. The grabbing robot 42 uses its mechanical arm or clamp to accurately grab the workpiece according to the preset program or the operator's instructions, and safely transports it to the grinding area below the tool holder 3. According to the material, shape and size of the workpiece, the control on the tool holder 3 The control system automatically or manually selects a suitable grinding tool 31 (such as a floating spindle 311, a rigid spindle 312, a pneumatic spindle 313, a floating file machine 314) or a rotating sanding belt 32 to operate, starts the corresponding grinding tool, and grinds and removes burrs on the surface of the workpiece. The rotating sanding belt 32 rotates at a high speed under the drive of the sanding belt motor 33, contacts the surface of the workpiece, and removes burrs and uneven parts. The water storage bottom plate 22 in the water circulation base 2 stores clean water or coolant. The dust generated during the grinding process is collected in the water storage bottom plate 22 through the water outlet net 21. The water-powder separation device 5 is installed on the side of the water circulation pipeline device 23 to separate the collected wastewater into water and powder. After the grinding is completed, the operator checks whether the surface quality of the workpiece meets the requirements through the observation window 13, and secondary grinding or treatment can be performed.

[0047] The various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0048] 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.

Claims

1. An environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation, characterized by: The utility model comprises a protective shell (1), a water circulation base (2), a tool rack (3) and a transport grabbing device (4), wherein the tool rack (3) is provided with a plurality of grinding tools (31), the grinding tools (31) are mounted on both sides of the tool rack (3), the transport grabbing device (4) and the tool rack (3) are both mounted on the water circulation base (2), and the protective shell (1) is mounted on the outer side and the top of the water circulation base (2).

2. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The tool holder (3) is also provided with a rotating sand belt (32) and a sand belt motor (33). The inner side of the rotating sand belt (32) is mounted on the main shaft of the sand belt motor (33). The sand belt motor (33) is mounted on both sides of the tool holder (3).

3. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The grinding tool (31) comprises a floating spindle (311), a rigid spindle (312), a pneumatic spindle (313) and a floating file machine (314); the floating spindle (311), the rigid spindle (312), the pneumatic spindle (313) and the floating file machine (314) are all installed at both ends of the upper part of the tool holder (3).

4. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 2 is characterized by: The tool holder (3) is also provided with a sanding belt tensioning wheel (34), which is arranged on the tool holder (3) for fixing and facilitating the rotation of the rotating sanding belt (32), and the sanding belt tensioning wheel (34) is rollingly connected to the inner side of the rotating sanding belt (32).

5. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The transport and grasping device (4) comprises a feeding platform (41) and a grasping robot (42), wherein the grasping robot (42) is mounted on a water circulation base (2), and the feeding platform (41) leads from the protective housing (1) to the grasping robot (42) for transporting workpieces to the vicinity of the grasping robot (42).

6. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The feeding platform (41) comprises a sliding track (411) and a workpiece placement platform (412), the bottom of the workpiece placement platform (412) is slidably connected to the sliding track (411), and the sliding track (411) is fixed on the water circulation base (2) through mounting blocks (413) at both ends.

7. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1 is characterized by: The water circulation base (2) comprises a water supply net (21), a water storage bottom plate (22) and a water circulation pipeline device (23); the water supply net (21) is laid on the water storage bottom plate (22); one end of the water circulation pipeline device (23) is connected to one side of the water storage bottom plate (22) and the other end is connected to the other side of the water storage bottom plate (22); and a water outlet is also provided on the water circulation pipeline device (23).

8. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1 is characterized by: The protective shell (1) comprises a ventilation and dust exhaust duct (11), the ventilation and dust exhaust duct (11) is opened at the top of the protective shell (1), and the ventilation and dust exhaust duct (11) connects the inside and the outside of the protective shell (1).

9. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 7 is characterized in that: It also comprises a water-powder separation device (5), which is installed on the side of the water circulation pipeline device (23) and is connected to the water circulation pipeline device (23).

10. The environmentally friendly aluminum casting grinding and deburring workstation according to claim 1, 5 or 6, characterized in that: The protective shell (1) is also provided with a control panel (12), an observation window (13) and a dustproof port (14); the dustproof port (14) is arranged at a corner of the protective shell (1); the observation window (13) is opened on the side of the protective shell (1); the control panel (12) is installed on the side of the protective shell (1); and the control panel (12) is respectively connected to the grasping robot (42), the sliding track (411) and the tool holder (3).

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