Automatic clamping device at tail end of production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a production line tail end automatic clamping device which comprises a steering assembly, a clamping assembly and a positioning assembly, the steering assembly comprises a support and a steering wheel assembly, and the steering wheel assembly is arranged on the support; the clamping assembly comprises a supporting frame, a clamping plate, a control switch system and a tail end sensor, the supporting frame is arranged on the support, the clamping plate is movably connected to the supporting frame, the control switch system and the tail end sensor are both arranged on the supporting frame, and the tail end sensor is electrically connected with the control switch system. After the control switch system and the tail end sensor are arranged on the support for detection, the tail end sensor senses the tail end of the material, the clamping assembly immediately clamps the tail end of the material and gives an alarm to prompt the tail end to give an alarm, the tail end of the electroplating material does not need to be grasped by a hand, automatic sensing can be achieved, the tail end of the electroplating material can be clamped immediately, and disengaging and falling are prevented advantageously.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to an automatic clamping device at the end of a production line. Background Art

[0002] The electroplating and coating production line is a production process line dedicated to electroplating and coating. This production line usually includes multiple workstations and equipment for electroplating and coating products to achieve the required appearance and functional requirements. The main steps of the electroplating production line include pre-treatment, electroplating, post-treatment and inspection.

[0003] The pay-off device for electroplating materials generally transmits the electroplating material belt by steering the steering wheel. However, at the end of the material, the end of the electroplating material needs to be manually grasped and then connected to another roll of electroplating material. If the personnel does not find and grasp the end of the electroplating material in time, the electroplating material will fall off the pay-off device and cause defects. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model proposes an automatic clamping device at the end of a production line, which can automatically sense and immediately clamp the end of the electroplating material without the need for manual grasping of the end of the electroplating material, thereby preventing the end of the electroplating material from falling out.

[0005] An automatic clamping device at the end of a production line according to an embodiment of the utility model comprises:

[0006] A steering assembly, the steering assembly comprising a bracket and a steering wheel assembly, the steering wheel assembly being arranged on the bracket;

[0007] The clamping assembly includes a support frame, a clamping plate, a control switch system and an end sensor, wherein the support frame is arranged on the bracket, the clamping plate is movably connected to the support frame, the control switch system and the end sensor are both arranged on the support frame, and the end sensor is electrically connected to the control switch system;

[0008] The positioning component comprises a supporting frame and a positioning wheel. The supporting frame is arranged on the bracket, and the positioning wheel is movably arranged on the supporting frame.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the detection end of the end sensor passes through the bracket and is directed upward.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the detection end of the end sensor is located on the bracket at an end away from the positioning wheel.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the end sensor is one of a distance sensor, a metal sensor, a proximity switch sensor and a micro switch sensor.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the steering wheel assembly includes a first steering wheel, a second steering wheel, a third steering wheel and a fourth steering wheel, the first steering wheel is arranged on the left side of the bracket, the second steering wheel is arranged on the right side of the first steering wheel, the third steering wheel is arranged below the second steering wheel, and the fourth steering wheel is arranged on the right side of the third steering wheel.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping assembly and the positioning assembly are both arranged between the first steering wheel and the second steering wheel.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove is provided on the hub of the fourth steering wheel.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the symmetry plane of the two positioning wheels is the same as the symmetry plane of the two clamping plates.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] The utility model provides an automatic clamping device at the end of a production line. After a control switch system and an end sensor are arranged on a bracket, the end sensor senses the end of the material, and the clamping component immediately clamps the end of the material and issues an alarm to prompt the end alarm. There is no need for manual grasping of the end of the electroplating material. The end of the electroplating material can be automatically sensed and clamped immediately, which helps to prevent it from slipping out and falling. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic clamping device at the end of the production line provided by the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the automatic clamping device at the end of the production line provided by the utility model (the end of the electroplating material passes through the end sensor);

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the positioning assembly and the clamping assembly provided by the utility model.

[0022] The markings in the figure are as follows:

[0023] Steering assembly 100, bracket 110, steering wheel assembly 120, first steering wheel 121, second steering wheel 122, third steering wheel 123, fourth steering wheel 124, mounting groove 125, clamping assembly 200, support frame 210, clamping plate 220, control switch system 230, end sensor 240, positioning assembly 300, supporting bracket 310, positioning wheel 320, electroplating material 400. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, 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 simplifying the description, 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1-3 The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line specifically includes:

[0029] The steering assembly 100 includes a bracket 110 and a steering wheel assembly 120, and the steering wheel assembly 120 is disposed on the bracket 110;

[0030] The clamping assembly 200 includes a support frame 210, a clamping plate 220, a control switch system 230 and an end sensor 240. The support frame 210 is arranged on the bracket 110, the clamping plate 220 is movably connected to the support frame 210, the control switch system 230 and the end sensor 240 are both arranged on the support frame 210, and the end sensor 240 is electrically connected to the control switch system 230;

[0031] The positioning assembly 300 includes a support frame 310 and a positioning wheel 320 . The support frame 310 is disposed on the bracket 110 , and the positioning wheel 320 is movably disposed on the support frame 310 .

[0032] The utility model provides an automatic clamping device at the end of a production line. After the control switch system 230 and the end sensor 240 are arranged on the bracket 110, the end sensor 240 senses the end of the material, and the clamping assembly 200 immediately clamps the end of the material and issues an alarm to prompt the end alarm. There is no need for manual grasping of the end of the electroplating material 400. The end of the electroplating material 400 can be automatically sensed and clamped immediately, which helps to prevent it from slipping out and falling.

[0033] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the utility model, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0035] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings. Example 1

[0036] Please refer to Figure 1-3 , an automatic clamping device at the end of a production line, comprising a steering assembly 100, a clamping assembly 200 and a positioning assembly 300, wherein the steering assembly 100 comprises a bracket 110 and a steering wheel assembly 120, and the steering wheel assembly 120 is arranged on the bracket 110; the clamping assembly 200 comprises a support frame 210, a clamping plate 220, a control switch system 230 and an end sensor 240, the support frame 210 is arranged on the bracket 110, the clamping plate 220 is movably connected to the support frame 210, the control switch system 230 and the end sensor 240 are both arranged on the support frame 210, and the end sensor 240 is electrically connected to the control switch system 230; the positioning assembly 300 comprises a support frame 310 and a positioning wheel 320, the support frame 310 is arranged on the bracket 110, and the positioning wheel 320 is movably arranged on the support frame 310.

[0037] Through the above structural design, the steering wheel assembly 120 is used to provide a guiding place for the electroplating material 400, and the clamping assembly 200 is used to clamp the electroplating material 400. When the end of the electroplating material 400 passes through the end sensor 240, the end sensor 240 recognizes the signal and sends an electrical signal to the control switch system 230. The control switch system 230 sends a clamping signal to the clamping assembly 200, and the upper and lower clamps 220 clamp the electroplating material 400 to prevent it from slipping out. At the same time, the positioning assembly 300 and the steering assembly 100 stop rotating. When one side of the electroplating material 400 is almost finished, another roll of electroplating material 400 is prepared and placed on the installation groove 125. The new electroplating material 400 is fixed to the end of the old electroplating material 400 with three rivets, and the connection between the two is wrapped with waterproof tape. Turn on the start button of the control switch system 230 to release the material.

[0038] After the control switch system 230 and the end sensor 240 are set on the bracket 110 for detection, the end sensor 240 senses the end of the material, the clamping assembly 200 immediately clamps the end of the material, and issues an end alarm. There is no need for manual control of the end of the electroplating material 400. The end of the electroplating material 400 can be automatically sensed and clamped immediately, which helps to prevent it from slipping and falling.

[0039] Specifically, the detection end of the end sensor 240 passes through the bracket 110 and is directed upward.

[0040] Through the above structural design, the end sensor 240 recognizes the signal and sends an electrical signal to the control switch system 230, and the control switch system 230 sends a clamping signal to the clamping assembly 200. The upper and lower clamps 220 clamp the electroplating material 400 to prevent it from falling out, and at the same time the positioning assembly 300 and the steering assembly 100 stop rotating.

[0041] Specifically, the detection end of the end sensor 240 is located on the bracket 110 at one end away from the positioning wheel 320 .

[0042] Through the above structural design, the end of the electroplating material 400 first passes through the end sensor 240, so that the end sensor 240 can control the positioning wheel 320 to stop running, thereby preventing the electroplating material 400 from falling.

[0043] Specifically, the end sensor 240 is one of a distance sensor, a metal sensor, a proximity switch sensor, and a micro switch sensor.

[0044] Through the above structural design, in this embodiment, the end sensor 240 is a distance sensor, the distance sensor recognizes the signal and sends an electrical signal to the control switch system 230, the control switch system 230 sends a clamping signal to the clamping assembly 200, the upper and lower clamps 220 clamp the electroplating material 400 to prevent it from falling out, and at the same time the positioning assembly 300 and the steering assembly 100 stop rotating. Example 2

[0045] The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line provided in Example 1 is further optimized. Specifically, Figure 1-3 As shown, the steering wheel assembly 120 includes a first steering wheel 121, a second steering wheel 122, a third steering wheel 123 and a fourth steering wheel 124. The first steering wheel 121 is arranged on the left side of the bracket 110, the second steering wheel 122 is arranged on the right side of the first steering wheel 121, the third steering wheel 123 is arranged below the second steering wheel 122, and the fourth steering wheel 124 is arranged on the right side of the third steering wheel 123.

[0046] Through the above structural design, the steering wheel assembly is used to provide a guiding place for the electroplating material 400. Through the first steering wheel 121, the second steering wheel 122, the third steering wheel 123 and the fourth steering wheel 124, it is helpful to design the direction of the electroplating material 400. Example 3

[0047] The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line provided in Example 1 or 2 is further optimized, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the clamping assembly 200 and the positioning assembly 300 are both disposed between the first steering wheel 121 and the second steering wheel 122 .

[0048] Through the above structural design, the clamping assembly 200 is used to clamp the electroplating material 400, and the positioning assembly 300 is used to provide transmission and positioning guidance for the electroplating material 400.

[0049] Specifically, a mounting groove 125 is provided on the hub of the fourth steering wheel 124 .

[0050] Through the above structural design, when one side of the electroplating material 400 is almost finished, another roll of the electroplating material 400 is prepared and placed on the mounting groove 125 .

[0051] Specifically, the symmetry plane of the two positioning wheels 320 is the same as the symmetry plane of the two clamping plates 220 .

[0052] Through the above structural design, the electroplating material 400 can pass through the positioning wheel 320 and the clamping plate 220 in a horizontal plane.

[0053] The use process of the automatic clamping device at the end of the production line provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0054] When the end of the electroplating material 400 passes through the end sensor 240, the end sensor 240 recognizes the signal and sends an electrical signal to the control switch system 230. The control switch system 230 sends a clamping signal to the clamping assembly 200. The upper and lower clamps 220 clamp the electroplating material 400 to prevent it from slipping out. At the same time, the positioning assembly 300 and the steering assembly 100 stop rotating. When one side of the electroplating material 400 is almost finished, another roll of electroplating material 400 is prepared and placed on the mounting groove 125. The new electroplating material 400 is fixed to the end of the old electroplating material 400 with three rivets. The connection between the two is wrapped with waterproof tape. The start button of the control switch system 230 is turned on to release the material.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic clamping device at the end of a production line, characterized in that: include: A steering assembly (100), the steering assembly (100) comprising a bracket (110) and a steering wheel assembly (120), the steering wheel assembly (120) being arranged on the bracket (110); The clamping assembly (200) comprises a support frame (210), a clamping plate (220), a control switch system (230) and an end sensor (240), wherein the support frame (210) is arranged on the bracket (110), the clamping plate (220) is movably connected to the support frame (210), the control switch system (230) and the end sensor (240) are both arranged on the support frame (210), and the end sensor (240) is electrically connected to the control switch system (230); A positioning assembly (300), the positioning assembly (300) comprising a support frame (310) and a positioning wheel (320), the support frame (310) being arranged on the bracket (110), and the positioning wheel (320) being movably arranged on the support frame (310).

2. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection end of the end sensor (240) passes through the bracket (110) and is directed upward.

3. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The detection end of the end sensor (240) is located on the bracket (110) at an end away from the positioning wheel (320).

4. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end sensor (240) is one of a distance sensor, a metal sensor, a proximity switch sensor and a micro switch sensor.

5. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The steering wheel assembly (120) comprises a first steering wheel (121), a second steering wheel (122), a third steering wheel (123) and a fourth steering wheel (124); the first steering wheel (121) is arranged on the left side of the bracket (110), the second steering wheel (122) is arranged on the right side of the first steering wheel (121), the third steering wheel (123) is arranged below the second steering wheel (122), and the fourth steering wheel (124) is arranged on the right side of the third steering wheel (123).

6. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (200) and the positioning assembly (300) are both arranged between the first steering wheel (121) and the second steering wheel (122).

7. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting groove (125) is provided on the wheel hub of the fourth steering wheel (124).

8. The automatic clamping device at the end of the production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The symmetry plane of the two positioning wheels (320) is the same as the symmetry plane of the two clamping plates (220).

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