Machining truss line for insert bearing seat

By designing the outer spherical bearing seat for automatic flip and feeding machining truss lines, the problem of only one side of processing in the existing technology is solved, and the front and back sides of the bearing seat are processed in sequence, improving production efficiency and accuracy, and reducing manual intervention and costs.

CN222919646UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30CIXI ZHONGCHUANG AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421788106.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-26
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-26

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Technical Problem

The existing outer spherical bearing seat machining truss lines can only be processed on one side of the bearing seat at a time, and manual or equipment may be flipped and repositioned, resulting in reduced production efficiency and increased labor costs.

Method used

A truss line of an outer spherical bearing seat including a silo, a horizontal slide rail, a first processing lathe, a second processing lathe, a grasping mechanism and a flip mechanism is designed. Through the automated flip and feeding process, the front and back of the bearing seat are sequentially processed.

Benefits of technology

By automatically turning and feeding the process, production efficiency and processing accuracy are improved, manual intervention and labor costs are reduced, and multiple types of spherical bearing seats are adapted to meet different processing needs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an insert bearing seat machining truss line which comprises a stock bin and a horizontal sliding rail, a first machining lathe and a second machining lathe are arranged below the horizontal sliding rail, a grabbing mechanism is arranged on the horizontal sliding rail, a turnover mechanism is arranged between the first machining lathe and the second machining lathe, and the first machining lathe and the second machining lathe are arranged on the turnover mechanism. The grabbing mechanism comprises a horizontal sliding block arranged on the horizontal sliding rail in a sliding mode, a sliding supporting plate is fixed to the horizontal sliding block, a lifting support is arranged on the sliding supporting plate, a first rotating air cylinder is arranged at the tail end of the lifting support, and the included angle between the axis of the first rotating air cylinder and the horizontal plane is 45 degrees. A triangular supporting block is arranged on the first rotating air cylinder, and two sets of clamping jaw assemblies are arranged on the triangular supporting block. Through the automatic overturning and feeding process, the front face and the back face of the bearing seat are sequentially machined, and the production efficiency and the machining precision are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bearing housing processing, and particularly relates to a gantry production line for machining spherical plain bearing housings. Background Art

[0002] A gantry production line for machining spherical plain bearing housings is a device for automatically producing spherical plain bearing housings. It uses a gantry system as a framework to support and move workpieces, and performs operations such as milling, drilling, and tapping through multiple processing units. The loading and unloading systems automatically feed raw materials and remove finished products, the control system coordinates the entire production process, and the inspection equipment ensures product quality. This gantry production line improves production efficiency and product quality, and reduces manual intervention and errors.

[0003] In the existing gantry production line for machining spherical plain bearing housings, only one side of the bearing housing can be machined each time. It is necessary for workers or equipment to flip the workpiece before machining the other side, and at the same time, the workpiece needs to be repositioned. This process increases the processing time of the workpiece, resulting in a reduction in overall production efficiency and an increase in labor costs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a gantry production line for machining spherical plain bearing housings, which realizes the sequential machining of the front and back sides of the bearing housing through an automated flipping and feeding process, improving production efficiency and machining accuracy.

[0005] To solve the above problems, a gantry production line for machining spherical plain bearing housings of the utility model includes a magazine and a horizontal slide rail. A first lathe and a second lathe are arranged below the horizontal slide rail. A grasping mechanism is arranged on the horizontal slide rail. A flipping mechanism is arranged between the first lathe and the second lathe. The grasping mechanism includes a horizontal slider slidably arranged on the horizontal slide rail. A sliding support plate is fixed on the horizontal slider. A lifting bracket is arranged on the sliding support plate. A first rotary cylinder is arranged at the end of the lifting bracket. The axis of the first rotary cylinder forms an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane. A triangular support block is arranged on the first rotary cylinder. Two groups of jaw assemblies are arranged on the triangular support block.

[0006] A side posture group cylinder is arranged at the end of the lifting bracket. A group of jaw assemblies is arranged on the side posture group cylinder.

[0007] The jaw assembly includes a jaw seat. A jaw arm is arranged on the jaw seat. A spring piece is further arranged below the jaw seat. The jaw arm is inserted into the spring piece.

[0008] A fixing rod is arranged on the jaw seat. The spring piece is connected to the fixing rod. A spring is sleeved on the fixing rod.

[0009] At least three groups of jaw arms are arranged.

[0010] The flipping mechanism includes a second rotary cylinder, on which a telescopic cylinder is provided, and movable clamping arms are provided at both ends of the telescopic cylinder.

[0011] A material blocking rod is provided on the telescopic cylinder.

[0012] A first rack is provided on the horizontal slide rail, a first motor is provided on the sliding support plate, and a first gear meshing with the first rack is provided on the first motor.

[0013] A vertical slide rail is provided on the lifting bracket, a vertical slider is fixed on the sliding support plate, and the vertical slide rail moves along the vertical slider.

[0014] A second rack is provided on the lifting bracket, a second motor is provided on the sliding support plate, and a second gear meshing with the second rack is provided on the second motor.

[0015] When the utility model is in use, first, the horizontal slider in the grasping mechanism moves along the horizontal slide rail, accurately moving the jaw assembly to the position of the bin and clamping the bearing housing. During this process, the sliding support plate is driven by the first motor and the first gear to achieve horizontal movement; at the same time, the vertical slide rail on the lifting bracket and the vertical slider on the sliding support plate cooperate through the second motor and the second gear to adjust the height of the grasping mechanism to ensure that the jaw arm can accurately clamp the bearing housing. After grasping, the jaw assembly rotates 90 degrees through the first rotary cylinder to send the workpiece into the first lathe for processing. After the first-stage processing is completed, the jaw assembly removes it and transports it to the flipping mechanism. The second rotary cylinder drives the flipping block to rotate to flip the workpiece. The clamping arm on the flipping block clamps the workpiece, and the material blocking rod keeps the workpiece stable during the flipping process. The flipped workpiece is sent into the second lathe for further processing. After the processing is completed, the finished product is taken out from the second lathe and removed from the truss line through the blanking system, ready for subsequent processing.

[0016] The beneficial effects brought by the utility model are as follows:

[0017] Through the automated flipping and feeding process, the utility model realizes the sequential processing of the front and back sides of the bearing housing, improving production efficiency and processing accuracy.

[0018] The utility model greatly reduces manual intervention, reduces the labor intensity of operators, and at the same time reduces the possibility of human errors.

[0019] Through the adjustable jaw assembly and flipping mechanism, the equipment can adapt to various types of spherical bearing housings to meet different processing requirements. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the grasping mechanism of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the grasping mechanism of the present utility model from another angle.

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the horizontal slide rail of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the jaw assembly in Embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the jaw assembly in Embodiment 2.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the flipping mechanism of the present utility model.

[0027] In the figure: 1, bin; 2, horizontal slide rail; 3, first processing lathe; 4, second processing lathe; 5, grasping mechanism; 6, flipping mechanism; 7, horizontal slider; 8, sliding support plate; 9, lifting bracket; 10, first rotary cylinder; 11, triangular support block; 12, jaw assembly; 13, side posture group cylinder; 14, jaw seat; 15, jaw arm; 16, elastic sheet; 17, fixed rod; 18, spring; 19, second gear; 20, second rotary cylinder; 21, telescopic cylinder; 22, clamping arm; 23, stop rod; 24, first rack; 25, first motor; 26, first gear; 27, vertical slide rail; 28, vertical slider; 29, second rack; 30, second motor. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Embodiment 1:

[0030] According to Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, a truss line for machining the housing of an insert bearing of the present utility model includes a material bin 1 and a horizontal slide rail 2. Below the horizontal slide rail 2, a first machining lathe 3 and a second machining lathe 4 are installed. A grasping mechanism 5 is installed on the horizontal slide rail 2. A turning mechanism 6 is provided between the first machining lathe 3 and the second machining lathe 4 for turning the workpiece during the machining process. The grasping mechanism 5 consists of a horizontal slider 7 slidably arranged on the horizontal slide rail 2. A sliding support plate 8 is fixed on the horizontal slider 7. A lifting bracket 9 is provided on the sliding support plate 8. A first rotary cylinder 10 is installed at the end of the lifting bracket 9. The axis of the first rotary cylinder 10 forms an angle of 45° with the horizontal plane. A triangular support block 11 is installed on the cylinder. Two sets of jaw assemblies 12 are provided on the triangular support block 11. These two sets of jaw assemblies 12 are respectively a loading jaw and a feeding jaw. During the operation, the loading jaw is responsible for grasping the bearing housing and rotating 90° after grasping. At this time, it switches to the feeding jaw and sends the bearing housing into the first machining lathe 3 for machining. Such a structure makes the grasping and feeding processes smoother and more efficient, reduces manual intervention, and improves the machining accuracy and production efficiency.

[0031] The jaw assembly 12 includes a jaw seat 14. A jaw arm 15 for grasping the workpiece is provided on the jaw seat 14. A spring piece 16 is provided below the jaw seat 14. The jaw arm 15 passes through the spring piece 16. A fixing rod 17 is also provided on the jaw seat 14. The spring piece 16 is connected to the fixing rod 17. In addition, a spring 18 is sleeved on the fixing rod 17, so that the jaw arm 15 compresses the spring 18 during the grasping process and ejects the bearing housing during the releasing process. The jaw arm 15 is provided with at least three groups, providing more supports and grasping points when grasping workpieces of different shapes and sizes, greatly improving the machining efficiency and applicability.

[0032] According to Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the turning mechanism 6 includes a second rotary cylinder 20. A telescopic cylinder 21 is provided on the second rotary cylinder 20. Movable clamping arms 22 are provided at both ends of the telescopic cylinder 21. The clamping arms 22 can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the workpiece to ensure the stability and safety of the workpiece during the turning process, prevent the workpiece from falling off or shifting in position. In addition, a stop rod 23 is also provided on the telescopic cylinder 21. The stop rod 23 is used to limit the workpiece during the turning process to ensure that the workpiece maintains the correct position during turning.

[0033] A first rack 24 is provided on the horizontal slide rail 2. The first rack 24 extends along the direction of the horizontal slide rail 2. A first motor 25 is provided on the sliding support plate 8. A first gear 26 meshing with the first rack 24 is provided on the first motor 25. The first gear 26 moves along the first rack 24 driven by the first motor 25, thereby realizing the movement of the sliding support plate 8 on the horizontal slide rail 2.

[0034] A vertical slide rail 27 is provided on the lifting bracket 9. The vertical slide rail 27 is arranged in the vertical direction, providing guidance and support in the vertical direction for the sliding support plate 8. A vertical slider 28 is fixed on the sliding support plate 8. The vertical slider 28 moves on the vertical slide rail 27, enabling the sliding support plate 8 to move up and down along the vertical slide rail 27 to drive the jaw assembly 12 to grasp and release the bearing seat. In addition, a second rack 29 is provided on the lifting bracket 9. The second rack 29 extends along the direction of the lifting bracket 9. A second motor 30 is provided on the sliding support plate 8, and a second gear 19 meshing with the second rack 29 is provided on the second motor 30, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the sliding support plate 8 on the lifting bracket 9.

[0035] When the utility model is in use, first, the horizontal slider 7 in the grasping mechanism 5 moves along the horizontal slide rail 2, accurately moving the jaw assembly 12 to the position of the magazine 1 and clamping the bearing seat. During this process, the sliding support plate 8 is driven by the first motor 25 and the first gear 26 to achieve horizontal movement; at the same time, the vertical slide rail 27 on the lifting bracket 9 and the vertical slider 28 on the sliding support plate 8 cooperate through the second motor 30 and the second gear 19 to adjust the height of the grasping mechanism 5 to ensure that the jaw arm 15 can accurately clamp the bearing seat. After grasping, the jaw assembly 12 rotates 90 degrees through the first rotary cylinder 10 to send the workpiece into the first lathe 3 for processing. After the first-stage processing is completed, the jaw assembly 12 removes it and transports it to the flipping mechanism 6. The second rotary cylinder 20 drives the flipping block to rotate so as to flip the workpiece. The clamping arm 22 on the flipping block clamps the workpiece, and the retaining rod 23 keeps the workpiece stable during the flipping process. The flipped workpiece is sent into the second lathe 4 for further processing. After the processing is completed, the finished product is taken out from the second lathe 4 and removed from the truss line through the blanking system, ready for subsequent processing.

[0036] Embodiment 2:

[0037] According to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown in the figure, a truss line for machining an outer spherical bearing seat of the present utility model includes a material bin 1 and a horizontal slide rail 2. A first machining lathe 3 and a second machining lathe 4 are installed below the horizontal slide rail 2. A grasping mechanism 5 is installed on the horizontal slide rail 2. A flipping mechanism 6 is provided between the first machining lathe 3 and the second machining lathe 4 for flipping the workpiece during the machining process. The grasping mechanism 5 consists of a horizontal slider 7 slidably arranged on the horizontal slide rail 2. A sliding support plate 8 is fixed on the horizontal slider 7. A lifting bracket 9 is provided on the sliding support plate 8. A side posture group cylinder 13 is provided at the end of the lifting bracket 9. A set of jaw assemblies 12 are provided on the side posture group cylinder 13. During the operation, the jaw assemblies 12 are responsible for grasping the bearing seat and rotating it 90° after grasping, and feeding the bearing seat into the first machining lathe 3 for machining. Such a structure makes the grasping and feeding processes smoother and more efficient, reduces manual intervention, and improves the machining accuracy and production efficiency.

[0038] The jaw assembly 12 includes a jaw seat 14. A jaw arm 15 for grasping the workpiece is provided on the jaw seat 14. A spring piece 16 is provided below the jaw seat 14. The jaw arm 15 is inserted into the spring piece 16. A fixing rod 17 is also provided on the jaw seat 14. The spring piece 16 is connected to the fixing rod 17. In addition, a spring 18 is sleeved on the fixing rod 17, so that the jaw arm 15 compresses the spring 18 during the grasping process and ejects the bearing seat during the release process. At least three groups of jaw arms 15 are provided, which provide more supports and grasping points when grasping workpieces of different shapes and sizes, greatly improving the machining efficiency and applicability.

[0039] According to Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the flipping mechanism 6 includes a second rotating cylinder 20. A telescopic cylinder 21 is provided on the second rotating cylinder 20. Movable clamping arms 22 are provided at both ends of the telescopic cylinder 21. The clamping arms 22 can be adjusted according to the shape and size of the workpiece to ensure the stability and safety of the workpiece during the flipping process, prevent the workpiece from falling off or shifting in position. In addition, a stop rod 23 is also provided on the telescopic cylinder 21. The stop rod 23 is used to limit the workpiece during the flipping process to ensure that the workpiece maintains the correct position during flipping.

[0040] A first rack 24 is provided on the horizontal slide rail 2. The first rack 24 extends along the direction of the horizontal slide rail 2. A first motor 25 is provided on the sliding support plate 8. A first gear 26 meshing with the first rack 24 is provided on the first motor 25. The first gear 26 moves along the first rack 24 driven by the first motor 25, thereby realizing the movement of the sliding support plate 8 on the horizontal slide rail 2.

[0041] A vertical slide rail 27 is provided on the lifting bracket 9. The vertical slide rail 27 is arranged in the vertical direction, providing guidance and support for the sliding support plate 8 in the vertical direction. A vertical slider 28 is fixed on the sliding support plate 8, and the vertical slider 28 moves on the vertical slide rail 27, enabling the sliding support plate 8 to move up and down along the vertical slide rail 27 to drive the jaw assembly 12 to grasp and release the bearing housing. In addition, a second rack 29 is provided on the lifting bracket 9. The second rack 29 extends along the direction of the lifting bracket 9. A second motor 30 is provided on the sliding support plate 8, and a second gear 19 meshing with the second rack 29 is provided on the second motor 30, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the sliding support plate 8 on the lifting bracket 9.

[0042] When the utility model is in use, first, the horizontal slider 7 in the grasping mechanism 5 moves along the horizontal slide rail 2, accurately moving the jaw assembly 12 to the position of the bin 1 and clamping the bearing housing. During this process, the sliding support plate 8 is driven by the first motor 25 and the first gear 26 to achieve horizontal movement; at the same time, the vertical slide rail 27 on the lifting bracket 9 and the vertical slider 28 on the sliding support plate 8 cooperate through the second motor 30 and the second gear 19 to adjust the height of the grasping mechanism 5 to ensure that the jaw arm 15 can accurately clamp the bearing housing. After grasping, the jaw assembly 12 rotates 90 degrees through the first rotary cylinder 10 to send the workpiece into the first lathe 3 for processing. After the first-stage processing is completed, the jaw assembly 12 removes it and transports it to the flipping mechanism 6. The second rotary cylinder 20 drives the flipping block to rotate so as to flip the workpiece. The clamping arm 22 on the flipping block clamps the workpiece and keeps the position of the workpiece stable during flipping through the stop bar 23. The flipped workpiece is sent into the second lathe 4 for further processing. After the processing is completed, the finished product is taken out from the second lathe 4 and removed from the truss line through the blanking system, ready for subsequent processing.

[0043] The beneficial effects brought by the utility model are:

[0044] Through multiple-stage cleaning processes, the utility model can thoroughly remove stubborn stains and tiny particles on the bearing, improving the cleaning effect.

[0045] Multiple drying chambers are provided to ensure that the cleaned bearing can be thoroughly dried, preventing rust and corrosion.

[0046] The structure of the utility model is stable, suitable for cleaning bearings of various specifications and models, and can meet different cleaning requirements.

[0047] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features, and principles described in the scope of the utility model patent application are included in the scope of the utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A truss line for machining an external spherical bearing seat, comprising a material bin and a horizontal slide rail, a first processing lathe and a second processing lathe are arranged below the horizontal slide rail, and a grabbing mechanism is arranged on the horizontal slide rail, characterized in that: A flipping mechanism is provided between the first processing lathe and the second processing lathe, and the grasping mechanism includes a horizontal sliding block slidably arranged on a horizontal slide rail, a sliding support plate is fixed on the horizontal sliding block, a lifting bracket is provided on the sliding support plate, a first rotating cylinder is provided at the end of the lifting bracket, the angle between the axis of the first rotating cylinder and the horizontal plane is 45°, the first rotating cylinder is provided with a triangular support block, and the triangular support block is provided with two sets of clamping jaw assemblies.

2. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: A side posture group cylinder is provided at the end of the lifting bracket, and a group of clamping claw components is provided on the side posture group cylinder.

3. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping jaw assembly comprises a clamping jaw seat, a clamping jaw arm is arranged on the clamping jaw seat, and a spring sheet is arranged below the clamping jaw seat, and the clamping jaw arm is inserted into the spring sheet.

4. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping jaw seat is provided with a fixing rod, the spring piece is connected to the fixing rod, and the fixing rod is sleeved with a spring.

5. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping jaw arms are provided with at least three groups.

6. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turning mechanism comprises a second rotating cylinder, a telescopic cylinder is arranged on the second rotating cylinder, and movable clamping arms are arranged at both ends of the telescopic cylinder.

7. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 6, characterized in that: A material blocking rod is arranged on the telescopic cylinder.

8. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal slide rail is provided with a first rack, the sliding support plate is provided with a first motor, and the first motor is provided with a first gear meshing with the first rack.

9. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting bracket is provided with a vertical slide rail, the sliding support plate is fixed with a vertical slider, and the vertical slide rail moves along the vertical slider.

10. The truss line machining method for an outer spherical bearing seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting bracket is provided with a second rack, the sliding support plate is provided with a second motor, and the second motor is provided with a second gear meshing with the second rack.