High-efficiency button closing-up device

By designing an efficient button closing device including an automatic cutting mechanism, a pneumatic punch and a die seat, the problem of insufficient production efficiency and stability in the prior art is solved, and the continuous automatic supply of buttons and efficient closing edge curling is realized, ensuring the consistency of closing quality.

CN222790292UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-25SHENZHEN XINLIANCHANG BUTTON MACHINERY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421627639.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-10
Publication Date
2025-04-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-10

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Technical Problem

The existing button closing machines still need to be improved in terms of production efficiency and stability, and manual processing efficiency is low and it is difficult to ensure consistency in closing quality.

Method used

A high-efficiency button closing device is designed, including an automatic cutting mechanism, a support substrate, a pneumatic punch and a die seat. The continuous automatic supply of buttons is achieved through the guide rail and the push mechanism, and the precise pneumatic control system ensures the accurate position and stable action of each closing operation.

Benefits of technology

It realizes continuous automatic supply of buttons and efficient closing crimping, improves production efficiency and stability, ensures the consistency of closing quality of each button, and realizes automatic alarm and production capacity data recording through detection probes and electromagnetic proximity sensors.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of button production machines, in particular to a high-efficiency button closing-in device which comprises a machine base, an automatic discharging mechanism, a supporting base plate, a closing-in mechanism and a control table are arranged on the end face of the machine base, and the supporting base plate is perpendicular to the end face of the machine base. The closing-up mechanism comprises a plurality of pneumatic punches transversely arranged on the end face of the machine base and a stamping die base used for being matched with the pneumatic punches to close up buttons, and a plurality of material guide rails communicated with the automatic discharging mechanism are arranged on the side, facing the stamping die base, of the supporting base plate. The outlet end of each material guide rail is further provided with a pushing mechanism used for being in butt joint with the buttons in the material guide rails and pushing the buttons into the stamping die base. The button hemming and closing device can be used for hemming and closing buttons with high stability, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of button production machines, in particular to a high-efficiency button closing device. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of buttons made of materials such as zinc alloy, the semi-finished buttons need to be closed and curled at the end, that is, the edges of the buttons are gathered and formed into smooth edges to ensure that the appearance of the buttons is complete and safe and durable. However, manual processing is too slow and it is difficult to ensure the consistency of the closing quality of each button. It is easy to have problems such as uneven edges and different shapes. There is a machine on the market that can automatically close the buttons. It can accurately control the strength and shape through mechanical force to complete the closing and curling of the buttons, effectively saving labor. However, during use, it was found that the production efficiency and stability of the existing machines still need to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problems in the above background technology, the utility model provides a high-efficiency button closing device.

[0004] The solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: a high-efficiency button closing device, including a machine base, an automatic feeding mechanism, a support base plate, a closing mechanism and a control console are arranged on the end face of the machine base, the support base plate is arranged perpendicular to the end face of the machine base, the closing mechanism includes a plurality of pneumatic punches arranged horizontally on the end face of the machine base and a die seat for cooperating with the pneumatic punches to close the buttons, the support base plate is provided with a plurality of material guide tracks connected to the automatic feeding mechanism on one side facing the die seat, and each of the material guide tracks is also provided with a pushing mechanism for docking with the buttons in the material guide track and pushing them into the die seat.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the automatic unloading mechanism is connected with multiple material guide tracks on the supporting base plate, and a pushing mechanism is arranged at the bottom, so that the buttons can be continuously and automatically supplied. In addition, multiple pneumatic punches and die seats are arranged horizontally at the bottom of the machine base to improve the efficiency of closing and curling. In addition, the dynamic punches and die seats are arranged horizontally, so that the action is stable and not easy to deviate.

[0006] Furthermore, the pushing mechanism includes a transverse block slidably arranged at the bottom of the supporting base plate and a material receiving groove arranged at one end of the transverse block. The material receiving groove is located at the bottom of the outlet end of the material guide track and can be displaced into the closing mechanism.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the receiving groove at the outlet end of the material guide track can receive the button and accurately move it into the die seat, so that the pneumatic punch can perform curling and closing processing on the button.

[0008] Furthermore, an electromagnetic proximity sensor for detecting production capacity is also provided at the tail end of the die seat, and a metal probe for moving toward the electromagnetic proximity sensor as the pneumatic punch is punched and a reset spring for resetting the metal probe are also provided inside the die seat, and the electromagnetic proximity sensor is electrically connected to the console.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the displacement of the metal probe along with the pneumatic punch can trigger an electromagnetic signal in the electromagnetic proximity sensor to record the production capacity data.

[0010] Furthermore, the machine base is also provided with a detection probe for detecting the gap on the surface of the die base, and the detection probe is electrically connected to the control console.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, an alarm can be automatically given to shut down the machine when material is stuck.

[0012] Furthermore, a collection port for collecting closed buttons is provided on the end surface of the machine base, and the collection port is located between the pneumatic punch and the die base. A discharge port connected to the collection port is also provided on the side wall of the machine base.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, when the buttons are completed, they can immediately fall into the collection port to prevent accumulation on the machine base and affect subsequent operations, thereby improving the degree of automation and continuity of the production process.

[0014] Furthermore, the automatic unloading mechanism is a centrifugal bucket connected to the material guide track.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, buttons can be quickly and evenly thrown from the storage bin to the material guide track.

[0016] In summary, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model is provided with a centrifugal bucket and connected with a plurality of vertically arranged material guide tracks on the support base plate, and a pushing mechanism is provided at the bottom, so that the buttons output to the bottom outlet of the material guide track can be received and pushed into the working area between the pneumatic punch and the die seat for closing and curling, thereby realizing the continuous automatic supply of buttons to the automatic closing and curling. The pneumatic punch and die seat arranged horizontally cooperate with the precise pneumatic control system to ensure that the closing operation position is accurate each time, and the action is stable and not prone to deviation. A metal probe and an electromagnetic proximity sensor are provided at the tail end of the die seat to record the production capacity data. A detection probe is provided in the closing work area to automatically alarm and shut down when the material is stuck.

[0017] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the pushing mechanism of this embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the closing mechanism of this embodiment.

[0021] In the figure: 1. machine base; 2. centrifugal bucket; 3. supporting base plate; 4. closing mechanism; 41. pneumatic punch; 42. die base; 421. metal probe; 5. control console; 6. material guide track; 7. pushing mechanism; 71. transverse movement block; 72. material receiving slot; 8. electromagnetic proximity sensor; 9. detection probe; 10. material collection port; 11. material discharge port. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the content of the utility model more clearly understood, the utility model is further described below based on specific embodiments in combination with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like used herein to indicate directions or positional relationships are based on directions 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 direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0024] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" 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 an indirect connection 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 this utility model can be understood by specific circumstances.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a high-efficiency button closing device includes a machine base 1, wherein the end face of the machine base 1 of this embodiment is provided with an automatic feeding mechanism, a supporting substrate 3, a closing mechanism 4 and a control console 5, and the supporting substrate 3 is arranged perpendicular to the end face of the machine base 1, the closing mechanism 4 includes a plurality of pneumatic punches 41 arranged horizontally on the end face of the machine base 1 and a die seat 42 for cooperating with the pneumatic punches 41 to close the buttons, and a plurality of material guide tracks 6 connected to the automatic feeding mechanism are arranged on the side of the supporting substrate 3 facing the die seat 42, and the outlet end of each material guide track 6 is also provided with a pushing mechanism 7 for docking the buttons in the material guide track 6 and pushing them into the die seat 42.

[0026] In this embodiment, an automatic material unloading mechanism is provided and connected with a plurality of material guide tracks 6 on the support substrate 3 (two in this embodiment). The material guide tracks 6 are vertically arranged on the support substrate 3, and the inner groove can accommodate a large number of buttons. A pushing mechanism 7 is provided at the bottom, which can receive and push the buttons output to the bottom outlet of the material guide track 6 to the closing and curling area of ​​the closing mechanism 4 for operation, thereby realizing continuous automatic supply of buttons. The pneumatic punch 41 and the die seat 42 arranged horizontally at the bottom of the machine base 1 cooperate with a precise pneumatic control system to ensure that the force of each closing operation is uniform and the position is accurate, which greatly improves the closing efficiency compared with the slow process of hydraulic stamping. The movable punch and the die seat 42 are arranged horizontally, and their movement is stable and not easy to deviate.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the pushing mechanism 7 of this embodiment includes a lateral block 71 slidably disposed at the bottom of the supporting base plate 3 and a material receiving slot 72 disposed at one end of the lateral block 71, and the material receiving slot 72 is located at the bottom of the outlet end of the material guide track 6 and can be displaced into the closing mechanism 4. The lateral block 71 driven by a servo motor and the servo motor is electrically connected to the control console 5, and can be displaced at a predetermined speed according to a preset program, so that the material receiving slot 72 docked at the outlet end of the material guide track 6 can receive the button and accurately displace it into the die seat 42, so that the pneumatic punch 41 can perform a curling and closing process on the button.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the tail end of the die holder 42 of this embodiment is also provided with an electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 for detecting production capacity, and the die holder 42 is also provided with a metal probe 421 for moving toward the electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 with the pneumatic punch 41 and a reset spring for resetting the metal probe 421, and the electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 is electrically connected to the console 5. The electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 can monitor each stamping operation in real time, and trigger an electromagnetic signal through the displacement of the metal probe 421 with the pneumatic punch 41, and record production capacity data once each stamping is completed. The electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 electrically connected to the console 5 can directly transmit each stamping count to the control system to count the work output.

[0029] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the machine base 1 of this embodiment is also provided with a detection probe 9 for detecting the gap on the surface of the die seat 42, and the detection probe 9 is electrically connected to the console 5. The detection probe 9 can continuously monitor the gap condition on the surface of the die seat 42 to ensure that the die remains in good condition after each punching, avoiding the production of defective products due to damage or wear of the die. It can also automatically alarm and stop the machine when the material is stuck.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, the end surface of the base 1 of this embodiment is also provided with a collection port 10 for collecting buttons after closing, and the collection port 10 is located between the pneumatic punch 41 and the die seat 42, and a discharge port 11 connected to the collection port 10 is also provided on the side wall of the base 1. The collection port 10 is directly located between the pneumatic punch 41 and the die seat 42. When the buttons are closed, they can immediately fall into the collection port 10 to prevent the base 1 from piling up. No manual intervention is required for transportation, which improves the automation and continuity of the production process. The discharge port 11 set on the side wall of the base 1 can be connected to the collection port 10 through an internal pipe, and a container for storing buttons can be placed on the side of the base 1 to collect the finished buttons that have been curled and closed.

[0031] Furthermore, the automatic unloading mechanism of this embodiment is a centrifugal bucket 2 connected to the material guide track 6. The centrifugal bucket 2 uses the principle of centrifugal force to quickly and evenly throw buttons from the storage bin into the material guide track 6, ensuring continuous and stable material supply and improving production efficiency.

[0032] In summary, the beneficial effects of this embodiment are as follows: this embodiment provides a centrifugal bucket 2 and is connected to a plurality of vertically arranged material guide tracks 6 on the support base plate 3, and a pushing mechanism 7 is provided at the bottom, so that the buttons output to the bottom outlet of the material guide track 6 can be received and pushed into the working area between the pneumatic punch 41 and the die seat 42 for closing and curling, thereby realizing the continuous automatic supply of buttons to the automatic closing and curling. The pneumatic punch 41 and the die seat 42 arranged horizontally cooperate with the precise pneumatic control system to ensure that the closing operation position is accurate each time, and the action is stable and not prone to deviation. A metal probe 421 and an electromagnetic proximity sensor 8 are provided at the rear end of the die seat 42 to record the production capacity data. A detection probe is provided in the closing work area to automatically alarm and shut down when the material is stuck.

[0033] The embodiments described above are only preferred implementation modes of the present utility model and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present utility model. Any non-substantial changes and modifications made by technicians in this field on the basis of the utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A high-efficiency button closing device, comprising a base, characterized in that: An automatic unloading mechanism, a supporting base plate, a closing mechanism and a control console are arranged on the end face of the machine base. The supporting base plate is arranged perpendicular to the end face of the machine base. The closing mechanism includes a plurality of pneumatic punches arranged horizontally on the end face of the machine base and a die seat for cooperating with the pneumatic punches to close the buttons. The supporting base plate is provided with a plurality of material guide tracks connected to the automatic unloading mechanism on the side facing the die seat. The outlet end of each material guide track is also provided with a pushing mechanism for docking with the buttons in the material guide track and pushing them into the die seat.

2. A high-efficiency button closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a transverse moving block slidably arranged at the bottom of the supporting base plate and a material receiving slot arranged at one end of the transverse moving block. The material receiving slot is located at the bottom of the outlet end of the material guide track and can be displaced into the closing mechanism.

3. A high-efficiency button closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electromagnetic proximity sensor for detecting production capacity is also provided at the tail end of the die seat. A metal probe for moving toward the electromagnetic proximity sensor as the pneumatic punch is punched and a reset spring for resetting the metal probe are also provided in the die seat. The electromagnetic proximity sensor is electrically connected to the console.

4. A high-efficiency button closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The machine base is also provided with a detection probe for detecting the surface gap of the die base, and the detection probe is electrically connected to the control console.

5. A high-efficiency button closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end surface of the machine base is also provided with a collection port for collecting the closed buttons, the collection port is located between the pneumatic punch and the die base, and the side wall of the machine base is also provided with a discharge port connected to the collection port.

6. A high-efficiency button closing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic material unloading mechanism is a centrifugal bucket connected to the material guiding track.