Transfer mechanism, riser feeding system and casting production line

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of casting mold manufacturing, and discloses a transfer mechanism, a riser feeding system and a casting production line. The transfer mechanism comprises a transfer device, the transfer device comprises a plurality of clamping assemblies arranged in a rectangular array, the distance between every two adjacent clamping assemblies can be adjusted, each clamping assembly comprises a plurality of clamping jaws with different lengths, and the clamping jaws with different lengths can clamp riser materials with different sizes respectively. The transfer mechanism can be suitable for riser materials of various sizes, the flexibility is improved, the application range is expanded, transfer of multiple riser materials at a time can be achieved, and the riser material transfer efficiency is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mold manufacturing, in particular to a transfer mechanism, a riser feeding system and a casting production line. Background Art

[0002] A riser is a supplementary part added above or on the side of a casting during the mold manufacturing process to avoid defects in the casting. The cavity of the riser is a cavity for storing liquid metal, which is used to supply metal when the casting is formed, so as to achieve the technical effects of preventing shrinkage cavities, preventing shrinkage porosity, exhausting gas and collecting slag.

[0003] In the existing mold manufacturing process, the used riser transfer mechanism is generally only applicable to risers of one size and can only transfer risers one by one. When the size of the riser changes, the entire transfer mechanism needs to be replaced, resulting in poor flexibility; and the number of risers transferred at one time is small, which is not conducive to improving the mold manufacturing efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a transfer mechanism, a riser feeding system and a casting production line to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] According to one aspect of the utility model, an object is to provide a transfer mechanism, which can be applicable to riser materials of various sizes, improve flexibility and expand the applicable range, and can transfer multiple riser materials at one time, effectively improving the transfer efficiency of riser materials.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The transfer mechanism includes:

[0008] A transfer device, the transfer device includes a plurality of clamping components arranged in a rectangular array, the distance between adjacent clamping components can be adjusted, the clamping component includes a plurality of claws with different length dimensions, and the plurality of claws with different length dimensions can respectively clamp riser materials of different sizes.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the clamping component includes a first clamping seat and a second clamping seat, the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat are relatively arranged with adjustable distance, and the two clamping parts of the claw are respectively arranged on the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the plurality of claws include a first claw and a second claw, and the length dimension of the first claw is greater than the length dimension of the second claw;

[0011] The two first clamping parts of the first clamping jaw are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat respectively; and / or,

[0012] The two second clamping parts of the second clamping jaw are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat and the second clamping seat respectively; and / or,

[0013] The first clamping jaw is located in the clamping space of the second clamping jaw.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the transfer device also includes a base, a first track group and a second track group, the first track group is arranged on the base along the first direction, the second track group is parallel to the second direction and movably arranged on the first track group, and the clamping assembly is movably arranged on the second track group;

[0015] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the first track group includes a plurality of first tracks arranged parallel to each other and in a first direction, the second track group includes a plurality of second tracks arranged parallel to each other and in a second direction, and the plurality of second tracks are movably arranged on the plurality of first tracks at the same time.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the transfer device also includes a first drive assembly and a second drive assembly, the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly are respectively arranged on the base, and are respectively connected to the second track and the clamping assembly by transmission, the first drive assembly can drive the second track to move along the first track, and the second drive assembly can drive the clamping assembly to move along the second track.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the transfer device also includes a first transmission screw, which is arranged parallel to the first direction, connected to the first drive assembly, and transmission-connected to the plurality of second rails, the first transmission screw can rotate under the drive of the first drive assembly, and the second rail can move along the first rail under the drive of the first transmission screw.

[0019] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the utility model, the transfer device further includes a second transmission screw and a connecting rod, the second transmission screw is arranged parallel to the second direction and connected to the second driving assembly;

[0020] The connecting rod is arranged parallel to the first direction. A plurality of the clamping assemblies located on different second tracks and facing each other in the first direction are connected by the connecting rod. The second transmission lead screw is in transmission connection with the connecting rod. The second transmission lead screw can rotate driven by the second driving assembly, and the connecting rod can move along the second track driven by the second driving assembly.

[0021] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the present utility model, the transfer mechanism further includes a robotic arm. The transfer device is arranged at the free end of the robotic arm, and the robotic arm can rotate to adjust the position of the transfer device.

[0022] As a preferred solution of the transfer mechanism provided by the present utility model, the transfer mechanism further includes a quick-change device. The transfer device is detachably connected to the free end of the robotic arm through the quick-change device.

[0023] According to another aspect of the present utility model, an object is to provide a riser feeding system. The riser feeding system includes a feeding mechanism and a transfer and storage mechanism. The feeding mechanism can transfer the riser materials to the transfer and storage mechanism. The transfer and storage mechanism can store a plurality of the riser materials. The riser feeding system further includes the transfer mechanism according to any one of the above solutions. A plurality of the clamping assemblies can respectively and correspondingly clamp a plurality of the riser materials on the transfer and storage mechanism.

[0024] According to yet another aspect of the present utility model, an object is to provide a casting production line. The casting production line includes a molding system and the riser feeding system according to the above solution. The riser feeding system is arranged upstream of the molding system and is configured to feed the riser materials to the molding system.

[0025] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0026] The transfer mechanism provided by the present utility model includes a transfer device. The transfer device includes a plurality of clamping assemblies arranged in a rectangular array. The distance between adjacent clamping assemblies can be adjusted. The clamping assembly includes a plurality of jaws with different length dimensions. The plurality of jaws with different length dimensions can respectively clamp riser materials of different sizes. Through the above solution of arranging a plurality of clamping assemblies, the transfer of a plurality of riser materials at a time can be realized, effectively improving the transfer efficiency of the riser materials. And by adjusting the distance between the clamping assemblies, it is possible to simultaneously pick up a plurality of riser materials with different spacings. By arranging a plurality of jaws with different length dimensions in the same clamping assembly, the clamping assembly can be adapted to riser materials of various sizes, improving flexibility and expanding the applicable range. Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of the riser feeding system provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model Figure 2 ;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a bottom view of the transfer device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] In the figure:

[0032] 1. Riser material; 2. Feeding mechanism; 3. Intermediate storage mechanism; 4. Moving mechanism;

[0033] 10. Transfer device; 20. Manipulator; 30. Quick change device;

[0034] 100. Clamping assembly; 110. First clamping seat; 120. Second clamping seat; 130. First jaw; 131. First clamping member; 140. Second jaw; 141. Second clamping member; 150. Clamping driving member;

[0035] 200. Base;

[0036] 300. First track;

[0037] 400. Second track;

[0038] 510. First driving assembly; 520. Second driving assembly;

[0039] 610. First transmission lead screw; 620. Second transmission lead screw; 630. Connecting rod; 640. Connecting block; 650. First bearing; 660. Second bearing. Specific embodiments

[0040] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. Additionally, it should be noted that for the sake of description, only parts related to the present utility model rather than all structures are shown in the drawings.

[0041] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0043] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", and "left" are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and do not have special meanings.

[0044] Figure 1 The schematic diagram showing the riser feeding system provided by the embodiment of the present utility model is referred to Figure 1 In this embodiment, a transfer mechanism, a riser feeding system, and a casting production line are provided. The casting production line includes a molding system (not shown in the figure) and the riser feeding system provided in this embodiment. The riser feeding system is arranged upstream of the molding system and is configured to feed the riser material 1 to the next working station. In this embodiment, the next working station is the mold plate of the molding system, and the mold plate is a template for making a casting mold, which is used to limit the position and shape of the sand mold to form the required casting mold. In this embodiment, the molding system is specifically a static pressure molding system, which can pre-compact the molding sand by using air flow and then compact the molding sand on the back of the sand mold to form a casting mold. Through the riser feeding system provided in this embodiment, the automatic feeding of the riser material required by the molding system can be realized, which is beneficial to improving the manufacturing efficiency and saving labor.

[0045] Continue to refer to Figure 1The riser feeding system provided in this embodiment includes a feeding mechanism 2, a transfer storage mechanism 3 and a moving mechanism 4. The feeding mechanism 2 can move the riser material 1 from the transport trolley to the grabbing range of the moving mechanism 4. The moving mechanism 4 can grab the riser material 1 and transfer it to the transfer storage mechanism 3. The transfer storage mechanism 3 can temporarily store multiple riser materials 1. The riser feeding system also includes a transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment. The transfer mechanism is arranged downstream of the transfer storage mechanism 3, and can grab the riser material 1 on the transfer storage mechanism 3 and continue to transfer it to the downstream molding system for use.

[0046] Figure 2 Showing a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 , see Figure 2 , the transfer mechanism provided in this embodiment includes a transfer device 10 and a mechanical arm 20. The transfer device 10 is arranged at the free end of the mechanical arm 20, and the mechanical arm 20 can rotate to adjust the position of the transfer device 10, so that the transfer device 10 can grab the riser material 1 on the transfer storage mechanism 3, and can also feed the riser material 1 to the molding system.

[0047] Specifically, the transfer mechanism further includes a quick-change device 30. The quick-change device 30 is fixedly arranged on the transfer device 10, and the transfer device 10 can be detachably connected to the free end of the robotic arm 20 through the quick-change device 30, so as to improve the convenience of replacing the transfer device 10 due to actual needs. The quick-change device 30 is specifically a prior art, and its structure and quick-change principle are not described in detail in this embodiment.

[0048] Figure 3 Showing a schematic diagram of the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ; Figure 4 Shows a bottom view of the transfer device provided by the embodiment of the utility model. Figures 2 - 4 , the transfer device 10 includes a base 200 and a plurality of clamping assemblies 100 arranged in a rectangular array on the base 200, and the plurality of clamping assemblies 100 can correspond to and clamp a plurality of riser materials 1 on the transfer storage mechanism 3 one by one. The quick-change device 30 is specifically fixedly arranged on a side of the base 200 away from the clamping assembly 100.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, there are four clamping assemblies 100. The distance between adjacent clamping assemblies 100 can be adjusted to adjust according to the arrangement and spacing of the four riser materials 1 on the transfer storage mechanism 3, thereby improving flexibility. Through the above arrangement, it is convenient to grab four riser materials 1 at a time, effectively improving the transfer efficiency of the riser materials 1.

[0050] ​Specifically, the transfer device 10 further includes a first track group and a second track group. Refer to Figures 2 - 4 , the first track group is disposed on the base 200 along a first direction, the second track group is disposed on the first track group in parallel with a second direction and movably, and the clamping assembly 100 is movably disposed on the second track group. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0051] More specifically, the first track group includes a plurality of first tracks 300 that are parallel to each other and disposed parallel to the first direction. The second track group includes a plurality of second tracks 400 that are parallel to each other and disposed parallel to the second direction. A plurality of the second tracks 400 are simultaneously movably disposed on a plurality of the first tracks 300. In this embodiment, the first track group specifically includes two first tracks 300, the second track group specifically includes two second tracks 400, and two clamping assemblies 100 are movably disposed on each second track 400. Two second tracks 400 are simultaneously movably disposed on two first tracks 300. Through the above arrangement, the two clamping assemblies 100 disposed on one second track 400 can be moved along the first track 300 simultaneously, and the four clamping assemblies 100 can always be arranged in a rectangular array.

[0052] Continue to refer to Figures 2 - 4 , the transfer device 10 further includes a first driving assembly 510 and a second driving assembly 520. The first driving assembly 510 and the second driving assembly 520 are respectively disposed on two adjacent sides of the base 200, and are respectively drivingly connected to the second track 400 and the clamping assembly 100. The first driving assembly 510 can drive the second track 400 to move along the first track 300, and the second driving assembly 520 can drive the clamping assembly 100 to move along the second track 400. In this embodiment, both the first driving assembly 510 and the second driving assembly 520 can be selected as driving motors.

[0053] Specifically, the transfer device 10 further includes a first transmission lead screw 610 and a first bearing 650. The first transmission lead screw 610 is disposed parallel to the first direction, the first bearings 650 are respectively disposed on two sides of the base 200 in the first direction, the first transmission lead screw 610 is rotatably disposed through the two first bearings 650 around its own axis, and is connected to the output end of the first driving assembly 510, and is drivingly connected to the two second tracks 400 in a screwed manner. The first transmission lead screw 610 can rotate around its own axis under the drive of the first driving assembly 510, and the second track 400 can move along the first track 300 under the drive of the first transmission lead screw 610.

[0054] Specifically, the transfer device 10 further includes a second transmission lead screw 620, second bearings 660, a connecting rod 630, and a connecting block 640. The second transmission lead screw 620 is arranged parallel to the second direction. The second bearings 660 are respectively arranged on both sides of the base 200 in the second direction. The second transmission lead screw 620 is rotatably disposed through the two second bearings 660 around its own axis and is connected to the output end of the second driving assembly 520. The connecting rod 630 is arranged parallel to the first direction. A plurality of the clamping assemblies 100 located on different second tracks 400 and facing each other in the first direction are connected by the connecting rod 630. A transmission connection is achieved between the connecting rod 630 and the second transmission lead screw 620 through the connecting block 640. The second transmission lead screw 620 is connected to the connecting block 640 in a threaded manner, and the connecting rod 630 is fixedly disposed through the connecting block 640. The second transmission lead screw 620 can rotate driven by the second driving assembly 520, and the connecting rod 630 can move along the second track 400 driven by the second driving assembly 520.

[0055] Continue to refer to Figures 2 - 4 , the clamping assembly 100 includes a plurality of jaws with different length dimensions. The plurality of jaws with different length dimensions can respectively clamp riser materials 1 with different sizes. Through the above settings, the clamping assembly 100 can be adapted to riser materials 1 of various sizes, improving the flexibility of the transfer mechanism and expanding the applicable range.

[0056] Specifically, the clamping assembly 100 includes a first clamping seat 110, a second clamping seat 120, and a clamping driving member 150. The first clamping seat 110 and the second clamping seat 120 are relatively arranged with adjustable spacing and are respectively connected to both sides of the clamping driving member 150. The two clamping parts of the above jaws are respectively arranged on the first clamping seat 110 and the second clamping seat 120 to form a clamping space. The clamping driving member 150 can specifically select a hydraulic telescopic device in the prior art.

[0057] Specifically, in this embodiment, the multiple jaws specifically include a first jaw 130 and a second jaw 140. The length dimension of the first jaw 130 is greater than that of the second jaw 140. The two first clamping parts of the first jaw 130 are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat 110 and the second clamping seat 120 respectively. The first clamping part specifically includes two rod-shaped first clamping members 131 arranged parallel to and spaced from each other. The two second clamping parts of the second jaw 140 are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat 110 and the second clamping seat 120 respectively. The second clamping part specifically includes two rod-shaped second clamping members 141 arranged parallel to and spaced from each other. The length dimension of the first clamping member 131 is greater than that of the second clamping member 141. The first jaw 130 is located within the clamping space of the second jaw 140. That is to say, when the diameter dimension of the riser material 1 to be grasped is small and the height is large, the first jaw 130 needs to be used for grasping; when the diameter dimension of the riser material 1 to be grasped is large and the height is small, the second jaw 140 needs to be used for grasping, and at this time, the first jaw 130 should be removed. In this embodiment, the two groups of first clamping members 131 are respectively installed on the first clamping seat 110 and the second clamping seat 120 by screwing, which is convenient for disassembly.

[0058] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, rather than limiting the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transfer mechanism, characterized in that: include: A transfer device (10), the transfer device (10) comprising a plurality of clamping assemblies (100) arranged in a rectangular array, the distance between adjacent clamping assemblies (100) being adjustable, the clamping assemblies (100) comprising a plurality of clamping jaws of different lengths, the plurality of clamping jaws of different lengths being capable of respectively clamping riser materials (1) of different sizes.

2. The transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (100) comprises a first clamping seat (110) and a second clamping seat (120); the first clamping seat (110) and the second clamping seat (120) are arranged relative to each other with an adjustable spacing; and the two clamping parts of the clamping jaws are respectively arranged on the first clamping seat (110) and the second clamping seat (120).

3. The transfer mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plurality of clamping jaws include a first clamping jaw (130) and a second clamping jaw (140), wherein the length of the first clamping jaw (130) is greater than the length of the second clamping jaw (140); The two first clamping parts of the first clamping jaw (130) are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat (110) and the second clamping seat (120), respectively; and / or, The two second clamping parts of the second clamping jaw (140) are detachably arranged on the first clamping seat (110) and the second clamping seat (120), respectively; and / or, The first clamping jaw (130) is located in the clamping space of the second clamping jaw (140).

4. The transfer mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer device (10) further comprises a base (200), a first track group and a second track group, wherein the first track group is arranged on the base (200) along a first direction, the second track group is parallel to a second direction and is movably arranged on the first track group, and the clamping assembly (100) is movably arranged on the second track group; The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

5. The transfer mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first track group comprises a plurality of first tracks (300) arranged parallel to each other and in a first direction, the second track group comprises a plurality of second tracks (400) arranged parallel to each other and in a second direction, and the plurality of second tracks (400) are simultaneously and movably arranged on the plurality of first tracks (300).

6. The transfer mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transfer device (10) further comprises a first drive assembly (510) and a second drive assembly (520), wherein the first drive assembly (510) and the second drive assembly (520) are respectively arranged on the base (200) and are respectively connected to the second track (400) and the clamping assembly (100) in a transmission manner, wherein the first drive assembly (510) is capable of driving the second track (400) to move along the first track (300), and the second drive assembly (520) is capable of driving the clamping assembly (100) to move along the second track (400).

7. The transfer mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer device (10) further comprises a first transmission screw (610), which is arranged parallel to the first direction, connected to the first driving assembly (510), and is transmission-connected to a plurality of the second rails (400), wherein the first transmission screw (610) can rotate under the drive of the first driving assembly (510), and the second rails (400) can move along the first rail (300) under the drive of the first transmission screw (610).

8. The transfer mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer device (10) further comprises a second transmission screw (620) and a connecting rod (630), wherein the second transmission screw (620) is arranged parallel to the second direction and connected to the second driving assembly (520); The connecting rod (630) is arranged parallel to the first direction, and the plurality of clamping assemblies (100) located on different second tracks (400) and facing each other in the first direction are connected via the connecting rod (630). The second transmission screw (620) is transmission-connected to the connecting rod (630). The second transmission screw (620) can rotate under the drive of the second driving assembly (520), and the connecting rod (630) can move along the second track (400) under the drive of the second driving assembly (520).

9. The transfer mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further comprises a mechanical arm (20), the transfer device (10) is arranged at the free end of the mechanical arm (20), and the mechanical arm (20) is capable of rotating to adjust the position of the transfer device (10).

10. The transfer mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism further comprises a quick-change device (30), and the transfer device (10) is detachably connected to the free end of the mechanical arm (20) via the quick-change device (30).

11. Riser feeding system, characterized in that: It comprises a feeding mechanism (2) and a transfer storage mechanism (3), wherein the feeding mechanism (2) is capable of transferring the riser material (1) to the transfer storage mechanism (3), and the transfer storage mechanism (3) is capable of storing a plurality of the riser materials (1). The riser feeding system further comprises a transfer mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, and a plurality of the clamping assemblies (100) are capable of corresponding one by one to and clamping a plurality of the riser materials (1) on the transfer storage mechanism (3).

12. Casting production line, characterized in that, It comprises a molding system and a riser feeding system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the riser feeding system is arranged upstream of the molding system and is configured to feed the riser material (1) to the molding system.

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