Automatic press-fitting equipment for optical axis

By designing automatic optical axis pressing equipment, and using loading, pressing and transfer mechanisms to achieve automatic installation of optical axis, the problems of low installation efficiency and lack of quantification standards in the prior art are solved, and the assembly efficiency and installation accuracy of the reducer are improved.

CN222779108UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-22SHENZHEN ZHIHONG AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421594997.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-08
Publication Date
2025-04-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-08

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the optical axis installation efficiency of reducers is low, and manual pressing lacks quantitative standards, which can easily lead to installation defects and affect assembly efficiency.

Method used

An optical axis automatic pressing equipment is designed, including a feeding mechanism, a pressing mechanism and a blow-out and conveying mechanism. Through vibration box sorting, guide groove introduction, negative pressure pump transfer, sliding module movement and visual inspection and positioning, the automatic installation of the optical axis is realized.

Benefits of technology

The automatic installation of the optical axis is realized, the assembly efficiency of the reducer is improved, manual errors are reduced, and the installation accuracy and consistency is ensured.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of speed reducer installation, in particular to optical axis automatic press-fitting equipment which comprises a feeding mechanism, a press-fitting mechanism and a blowing-out material moving mechanism, the feeding mechanism comprises a vibration box and a guide groove, the vibration box conducts vibration sorting on optical axes and moves the optical axes to the guide groove in sequence, and a feeding opening is formed in one end of the guide groove; the press-fitting mechanism comprises a supporting frame and a press-fitting assembly, a press-fitting head is connected to the supporting frame in a sliding mode, a discharging channel is formed in the press-fitting head, and the press-fitting assembly can stretch into the discharging channel and conduct press-fitting on the polished shaft at a discharging opening; the blowing-out material moving mechanism comprises a negative pressure pump and a moving pipe, the moving pipe is connected with the feeding opening and the discharging channel, and the negative pressure pump works to enable the moving pipe to generate negative pressure and move the optical axis from the feeding opening to the discharging channel. By the adoption of the feeding mechanism, the press-fitting mechanism and the blowing-out material moving mechanism, automatic installation of the optical axis is achieved, and the assembling efficiency of the speed reducer is greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of speed reducer installation, in particular to an automatic optical axis press-fitting device. Background Art

[0002] The reducer is an independent component consisting of a gear transmission, a worm transmission, and a gear-worm transmission enclosed in a rigid housing. It is often used as a reduction transmission device between the prime mover and the working machine. It plays the role of matching the speed and transmitting the torque between the prime mover and the working machine or the actuator, and is widely used in modern machinery. The transmission system of the reducer is mainly composed of a gear shaft, a bearing, and a gear, and the installation between the bearing and the gear shaft is completed by pressing.

[0003] In the prior art, the gear shaft is generally a smooth shaft, and the gear shaft is generally pressed manually, which has low installation efficiency. At the same time, there is no quantitative standard for the pressing force in manual installation, and it is easy to install it too tight or too loose, resulting in installation defects of the gear shaft, which is easy to cause subsequent rework and affect the assembly efficiency of the reducer. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an optical axis automatic press-fitting device, which can automatically press-fit the optical axis on a reducer, thereby improving the installation efficiency of the reducer.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is to provide an automatic press-fitting device for an optical axis, including a loading mechanism, a press-fitting mechanism and a blow-out material transfer mechanism, the loading mechanism including a vibration box and a guide groove, the vibration box vibrates and sorts the optical axis and moves it to the guide groove in order, and a loading port is provided at one end of the guide groove; the press-fitting mechanism includes a support frame and a press-fitting assembly, the support frame is slidably connected to a press-fitting head, a blanking channel is provided in the press-fitting head, the press-fitting assembly can extend into the blanking channel and press-fit the optical axis at the blanking port; the blow-out material transfer mechanism includes a negative pressure pump and a transfer pipe, the transfer pipe connects the loading port and the blanking channel, the negative pressure pump works to cause the transfer pipe to generate negative pressure and transfer the optical axis from the loading port to the blanking channel.

[0006] Furthermore, the press-fitting head is provided with a sliding module, the support frame is provided with a vertical track, and the sliding module slides along the vertical track and drives the press-fitting head to move in the vertical direction.

[0007] Furthermore, a vertical first channel is opened in the press-fitting head, one end of the first channel forms a blanking port, and the other end forms a press-fitting port. The press-fitting assembly enters from the press-fitting port and moves to the blanking port for press-fitting. A feeding channel is provided on one side of the press-fitting head, and the feeding channel is arranged at an angle to the press-fitting head. The feeding channel is connected with the first channel and moves the optical axis to the blanking port.

[0008] Furthermore, the press-fitting assembly is arranged on the sliding module and moves synchronously with the sliding module, and includes a press-fitting assembly including a press-fitting rod and a press-fitting cylinder, the press-fitting rod is located above the press-fitting head, and the press-fitting cylinder drives the press-fitting rod to slide in the first channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the press-fitting mechanism also includes a press-fitting jig, which is located below the press-fitting head and on which the product to be installed is fixed.

[0010] Furthermore, the press-fitting mechanism also includes an adjusting module, the press-fitting fixture is arranged on the adjusting module, and the adjusting module drives the press-fitting fixture to adjust its position in the horizontal direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the optical axis automatic press-fitting equipment also includes a visual inspection mechanism, which is arranged on one side of the press-fitting component, and the visual inspection mechanism takes a photo to locate the product axis hole on the press-fitting fixture.

[0012] Furthermore, an opening is provided at the top of the vibration box, and a blocking cylinder and a cover plate are provided on one side of the opening. The blocking cylinder is actuated to drive the cover plate to open or close the opening.

[0013] Furthermore, a cutting cylinder is provided at the end of the guide groove, and a baffle plate is provided at the end of the cutting cylinder. The cutting cylinder drives the baffle plate to move and block the optical axis.

[0014] Furthermore, the feeding mechanism also includes a sensor, which is arranged at one side of the feeding port and detects whether an optical axis enters the feeding port.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0016] 1. The vibration box vibrates and sorts the optical axis and moves it in order to the loading port of the guide groove. The transfer pipe connects the loading port and the blanking channel. The negative pressure pump works to generate negative pressure suction in the transfer pipe, and the optical axis is transferred from the loading port to the blanking channel. The press-fitting assembly can extend into the blanking channel and press-fit the optical axis at the blanking port. The feeding mechanism, press-fitting mechanism and blow-out transfer mechanism in this application realize the automatic installation of the optical axis, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency of the reducer.

[0017] 2. A sliding module is provided on the press-fitting head, and a vertical track is provided on the support frame. The sliding module slides along the vertical track and drives the press-fitting head to move in the vertical direction, so that the press-fitting head can be accurately moved to the top of the product shaft hole, which is convenient for pressing the optical axis.

[0018] 3. The visual inspection mechanism is set on one side of the press-fitting component. The visual inspection mechanism takes a photo to locate the product shaft hole on the press-fitting fixture. After the positioning is completed, the position information is transmitted to the PLC control center. The PLC control center controls the adjustment module to drive the press-fitting fixture to adjust its position in the horizontal direction so that the product shaft hole is aligned with the press-fitting port.

[0019] 4. The employee takes a bag of optical shafts and scans the QR code first. If the code is scanned correctly, the blocking cylinder will shrink and the vibration box will open. The employee puts the material into the vibration box, and then the blocking cylinder extends to block the opening. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a feeding mechanism used in an optical axis automatic press-fitting device provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 A top view of a feeding mechanism used in an automatic optical axis press-fitting device provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a press-fitting mechanism used in an automatic press-fitting device for an optical axis provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of part A;

[0025] Figure 5 The present invention is a side view of a press-fitting mechanism used in an automatic press-fitting device for an optical axis provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Feeding mechanism; 11. Vibration box; 111. Opening; 12. Guide groove; 121. Feeding port; 13. Blocking cylinder; 14. Cover plate; 15. Cutting cylinder; 16. Sensor; 20. Press-fitting mechanism; 21. Support frame; 211. Vertical rail; 22. Press-fitting assembly; 221. Press-fitting rod; 222. Press-fitting cylinder; 23. Press-fitting head; 231. First channel; 232. Blanking port; 234. Press-fitting port; 235. Feeding channel; 24. Sliding module; 25. Press-fitting fixture; 26. Adjusting module; 261. Horizontal slide rail; 262. Vertical slide rail; 30. Visual inspection mechanism; 31. Camera; 32. Lens; 33. Light source. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] 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.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] 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.

[0031] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0032] Reference Figures 1 to 5The embodiment of the utility model discloses an automatic press-fitting device for an optical axis, including a feeding mechanism 10, a press-fitting mechanism 20 and a blow-out material transfer mechanism. The feeding mechanism 10 includes a vibration box 11 and a guide groove 12. The vibration box 11 vibrates and sorts the optical axis and moves it to the guide groove 12 in order. A feeding port 121 is provided at one end of the guide groove 12; the press-fitting mechanism 20 includes a support frame 21 and a press-fitting assembly 22. A press-fitting head 23 is slidably connected to the support frame 21. A blanking channel is provided in the press-fitting head 23. The press-fitting assembly 22 can extend into the blanking channel and press-fit the optical axis at the blanking port 232; the blow-out material transfer mechanism includes a negative pressure pump and a transfer pipe. The transfer pipe is connected to the feeding port 121 and the blanking channel. When the negative pressure pump works, the transfer pipe generates negative pressure and transfers the optical axis from the feeding port 121 to the blanking channel.

[0033] The vibration box 11 vibrates and sorts the optical axis and moves it in order to the loading port 121 of the guide groove 12. The transfer pipe connects the loading port 121 and the blanking channel. The negative pressure pump works to generate negative pressure suction in the transfer pipe, and the optical axis is transferred from the loading port 121 to the blanking channel. The press-fitting assembly 22 can extend into the blanking channel and press-fit the optical axis at the blanking port 232. The feeding mechanism 10, the press-fitting mechanism 20 and the blow-out transfer mechanism in the present application realize the automatic installation of the optical axis, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency of the reducer.

[0034] Specifically, a sliding module 24 is provided on the press-fitting head 23, and a vertical track 211 is provided on the support frame 21. The sliding module 24 slides along the vertical track 211 and drives the press-fitting head 23 to move in the vertical direction. It is convenient for the press-fitting head 23 to move accurately above the product shaft hole, so as to facilitate the press-fitting of the optical axis. In this embodiment, a vertical first channel 231 is provided in the press-fitting head 23, one end of the first channel 231 forms a blanking port 232, and the other end forms a press-fitting port 234. The press-fitting assembly 22 enters from the press-fitting port 234 and moves to the blanking port 232 for press-fitting. A feeding channel 235 is provided on one side of the press-fitting head 23, and the feeding channel 235 is set at an angle with the press-fitting nozzle, specifically at an angle between 40° and 60°. The feeding channel 235 is connected with the first channel 231 and moves the optical axis to the blanking port 232. In order to facilitate the press-fitting of the optical axis, the press-fitting assembly 22 includes a press-fitting rod 221 and a press-fitting cylinder 222. The press-fitting rod 221 is located above the press-fitting head 23, and the press-fitting cylinder 222 drives the press-fitting rod 221 to slide in the first channel 231. The force of the press-fitting is controlled by the press-fitting cylinder 222. The press-fitting assembly 22 is arranged on the sliding module 24 and moves synchronously with the sliding module 24.

[0035] Furthermore, the press-fitting mechanism 20 further includes a press-fitting jig 25 , which is located below the press-fitting head 23 , and on which the product to be installed is fixed.

[0036] Specifically, a conveyor belt is provided on one side of the press-fitting mechanism 20. After the conveyor belt transfers the product to the designated position, the product is moved to the press-fitting jig 25 through the transfer of the manipulator, and the press-fitting jig 25 clamps and fixes the product. The press-fitting mechanism 20 also includes an adjustment module 26, and the press-fitting jig 25 is arranged on the adjustment module 26. The adjustment module 26 drives the press-fitting jig 25 to adjust its position in the horizontal direction. Specifically, the adjustment module 26 includes a horizontal slide rail 261 and a vertical slide rail 262. The vertical slide rail 262 is arranged on the horizontal slide rail 261 and slides on the horizontal slide rail 261. The press-fitting jig 25 is arranged on the vertical slide rail 262 and slides along the vertical slide rail 262. The horizontal slide rail 261 and the vertical slide rail 262 are arranged vertically. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device also includes a visual inspection mechanism 30, which is arranged on one side of the press-fitting assembly 22. The visual inspection mechanism 30 takes a photo to locate the product axis hole on the press-fitting fixture 25, and transmits the position information to the PLC control center after the positioning is completed. The PLC control center controls the adjustment module 26 to drive the press-fitting fixture 25 to adjust its position in the horizontal direction so that the product axis hole is aligned with the press-fitting port 234. In this embodiment, the visual inspection mechanism 30 includes a camera 31, a lens 32 and a light source 33, which are arranged in a straight line in sequence, and the light source 33 illuminates the camera 31 when taking pictures.

[0037] Furthermore, an opening 111 is provided at the top of the vibration box 11 , and a blocking cylinder 13 and a cover plate 14 are provided on one side of the opening 111 . The blocking cylinder 13 moves and drives the cover plate 14 to open or close the opening 111 .

[0038] Specifically, the employee takes a bag of optical axes and scans the QR code first. If the code is scanned correctly, the blocking cylinder 13 shrinks, the opening 111 of the vibration box 11 opens, and the employee puts the material into the vibration box 11, and then the blocking cylinder 13 extends to block the opening 111. In order to facilitate the negative pressure transfer of the transfer tube, a cutting cylinder 15 is provided at the end of the guide groove 12, and a baffle plate is provided at the end of the cutting cylinder 15. The cutting cylinder 15 drives the baffle plate to move and block the optical axis of the loading port 121, so that the inside of the transfer tube is in a closed state, which is convenient for negative pressure transfer of the optical axis. Among them, the loading mechanism 10 also includes a sensor 16, which is provided on one side of the loading port 121 and detects whether an optical axis enters the loading port 121. The sensor 16 cooperates with the cutting cylinder 15 to control the discharge of the next optical axis.

[0039] The working process of the optical axis automatic press-fitting device in this embodiment is as follows:

[0040] The conveyor belt transfers the product to the designated position, the robot moves and delivers the material to the press-fitting fixture 25, and then the press-fitting head 23 moves to the top of the product shaft hole. At the same time, the employee takes a bag of optical axes and scans the QR code first. If the code is scanned correctly, the blocking cylinder 13 shrinks, the opening 111 of the vibration box 11 opens, the employee puts the material into the vibration box 11, and then the blocking cylinder 13 extends to block the opening 111. The vibration box 11 vibrates and sorts the optical axes and moves them in order to the loading port 121 at one end of the guide groove 12. The sensor 16 detects that the optical axes enter the loading port 121. The cutting cylinder 15 moves and drives the blocking plate to move to block the subsequent optical axes. The negative pressure pump works to generate negative pressure in the transfer tube and transfers the optical axis from the loading port 121 to the blanking channel and overlaps it on the product shaft hole. The press-fitting assembly 22 extends into the blanking channel and presses the optical axis at the blanking port 232. At this time, the automatic press-fitting of the optical axis is completed.

[0041] The embodiments of this specific implementation method are all preferred embodiments of the utility model, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic optical axis press-fitting device, characterized in that: include: A feeding mechanism (10) comprises a vibration box (11) and a guide groove (12), wherein the vibration box (11) performs vibration sorting on the optical axis and moves the optical axis in sequence to the guide groove (12), and a feeding port (121) is provided at one end of the guide groove (12); The press-fitting mechanism (20) comprises a support frame (21) and a press-fitting assembly (22); the support frame (21) is slidably connected to a press-fitting head (23); a blanking channel is provided in the press-fitting head (23); the press-fitting assembly (22) can extend into the blanking channel and press-fit the optical axis at the blanking opening (232); The blowing and transferring mechanism comprises a negative pressure pump and a transfer pipe, wherein the transfer pipe connects the loading port (121) and the blanking channel, and the negative pressure pump generates negative pressure in the transfer pipe and transfers the optical axis from the loading port (121) to the blanking channel.

2. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The press-fitting head (23) is provided with a sliding module (24), and the support frame (21) is provided with a vertical track (211). The sliding module (24) slides along the vertical track (211) and drives the press-fitting head (23) to move in the vertical direction.

3. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A vertical first channel (231) is provided in the press-fitting head (23), one end of the first channel (231) forms a blanking port (232), and the other end forms a press-fitting port (234), the press-fitting assembly (22) enters from the press-fitting port (234) and moves to the blanking port (232) for press-fitting, a feeding channel (235) is provided on one side of the press-fitting head (23), the feeding channel (235) and the press-fitting head (23) are arranged at an angle, the feeding channel (235) is connected to the first channel (231) and moves the optical axis to the blanking port (232).

4. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The press-fitting assembly (22) is arranged on the sliding die set (24) and moves synchronously with the sliding die set (24), and comprises a press-fitting rod (221) and a press-fitting cylinder (222), wherein the press-fitting rod (221) is located above the press-fitting head (23), and the press-fitting cylinder (222) drives the press-fitting rod (221) to slide in the first channel (231).

5. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The press-fitting mechanism (20) further comprises a press-fitting jig (25), wherein the press-fitting jig (25) is located below the press-fitting head (23), and a product to be installed is fixed on the press-fitting jig (25).

6. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The press-fitting mechanism (20) further comprises an adjusting module (26), the press-fitting fixture (25) being arranged on the adjusting module (26), and the adjusting module (26) driving the press-fitting fixture (25) to adjust its position in a horizontal direction.

7. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a visual inspection mechanism (30), which is arranged on one side of the press-fitting component (22) and is used to photograph and locate the product shaft hole on the press-fitting fixture (25).

8. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the vibration box (11) is provided with an opening (111), and one side of the opening (111) is provided with a blocking cylinder (13) and a cover plate (14); the blocking cylinder (13) is actuated to drive the cover plate (14) to open or close the opening (111).

9. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cutting cylinder (15) is provided at the end of the guide groove (12), and a material blocking plate is provided at the end of the cutting cylinder (15). The cutting cylinder (15) drives the material blocking plate to move and blocks the optical axis.

10. The optical axis automatic press-fitting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism (10) further comprises a sensor (16), wherein the sensor (16) is arranged at one side of the feeding port (121) and detects whether an optical axis enters the feeding port (121).