Automatic locking device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of lens production equipment, in particular to an automatic locking device which is used for assembling a locking piece on a jig so as to realize locking of the jig. The device is specifically provided with a lifting mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a locking mechanism. The lifting mechanism drives the jig to ascend and descend, and it is guaranteed that the jig is aligned with the locking mechanism. The feeding mechanism drives the lock catch piece to move to the two sides of the jig, the lock catch mechanism pushes the lock catch piece to move towards the jig, and then lock catch of the jig is completed; an automatic mechanical structure is adopted for locking, so that the production and machining efficiency and the assembly precision are improved; in addition, the feeding mechanism comprises a feeding track and a jacking air cylinder, an L-shaped feeding route is adopted to provide installation space for the locking mechanism, the layout is reasonable, and the occupied space of the whole equipment is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of lens production equipment, in particular to an automatic locking device. Background Art

[0002] In the production and processing of lenses, in order to avoid damage to the lenses during the shipping process, which may affect the lens quality, two jigs are used. The lens is placed between the two jigs, and the two jigs are locked by a locking part. The existing locking process generally adopts a manual method, which has a high labor cost and cannot meet the production demand for large quantities at the same time. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] Based on this, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide an automatic locking device.

[0004] The present utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] An automatic locking device for assembling a locking part and a jig, comprising:

[0006] A lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, a lifting plate drivingly connected to the lifting cylinder, and a support seat fixed to the front end surface of the lifting plate; the lifting cylinder drives the lifting plate to vertically lift, so as to drive the support seat to vertically lift; the support seat is used for placing the jig;

[0007] A feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism is arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism, the feeding mechanism includes a jacking cylinder fixed on both sides of the lifting mechanism, a jacking block drivingly connected to the jacking cylinder, and a feeding track arranged on both sides of the support seat, one end of the feeding track is communicated with the jacking block; the locking part enters the jacking block through the feeding track; the jacking cylinder drives the jacking block to move upward, so that the locking part is aligned with the jig;

[0008] A locking mechanism, the locking mechanism is arranged above the feeding mechanism, the locking mechanism includes a pushing cylinder and a push arm drivingly connected to the pushing cylinder; the pushing cylinder drives the push arm to move towards the support seat, so as to drive the locking part to move towards the jig.

[0009] Preferably, brackets are arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism; the jacking cylinder is fixed on the brackets.

[0010] Preferably, a vision sensor is arranged on the bracket, the vision sensor is vertically arranged, and the sensing end of the vision sensor faces the jacking block.

[0011] Preferably, a connecting part extends upward from the bracket, and the vision sensor is fixed on the connecting part.

[0012] Preferably, a first guiding groove is provided on the bracket, and a second guiding groove is provided on the lifting block; when the lifting cylinder drives the lifting block to move upward, the first guiding groove is aligned and communicated with the second guiding groove.

[0013] Preferably, the lifting mechanism further includes a pressing cylinder fixed to the upper end of the lifting plate and a pressing block drivingly connected to the pressing cylinder; the pressing block is disposed above the support seat; the pressing cylinder drives the pressing block to move downward to press the fixture on the support seat.

[0014] Preferably, clearance notches are provided on both the pressing block and the support seat.

[0015] Preferably, it further includes a support frame, and the locking mechanism is fixed to the upper end surface of the support frame.

[0016] Preferably, a height adjustment assembly is provided at the lower end of the feeding track, and the height adjustment assembly moves up and down to align the feeding track with the lifting block.

[0017] Preferably, the height adjustment assembly includes a movable seat and an adjustment bolt threadedly connected to the movable seat. The adjustment bolt rotates to drive the movable seat to move up and down, and the feeding track is fixed to the upper end of the movable seat.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0019] The automatic locking device involved in the present utility model is used to assemble the locking part onto the fixture to achieve the locking of the fixture; specifically, a lifting mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a locking mechanism are provided; the lifting mechanism drives the fixture to move up and down to ensure that the fixture is aligned with the locking mechanism; the feeding mechanism drives the locking part to move to both sides of the fixture, and the locking mechanism pushes the locking part towards the fixture to move, thereby completing the locking of the fixture; the automatic mechanical structure is adopted for the locking process, improving the production and processing efficiency and assembly accuracy; in addition, the feeding mechanism includes a feeding track and a lifting cylinder, and an L-shaped feeding route is adopted to provide the installation space for the locking mechanism, with a reasonable layout and reduced floor space of the overall equipment. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fixture and the locking part assembled by the automatic locking device of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic locking device of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the automatic locking device of the present utility model after hiding the locking mechanism and the feeding mechanism;

[0023] Figure 4 The structure schematic diagram of another angle of the automatic locking device Figure 3 ;

[0024] Figure 5 The structure schematic diagram of the automatic locking device of the present utility model after hiding the lifting mechanism;

[0025] Figure 6 The structure schematic diagram of another angle of the automatic locking device Figure 5 ;

[0026] Reference numerals in the figure:

[0027] 100 - Lifting mechanism;

[0028] 11 - Lifting cylinder; 12 - Lifting plate; 13 - Support seat; 14 - Bracket; 141 - Connection part; 15 - Vision sensor; 16 - First guiding groove; 17 - Pressing cylinder; 18 - Pressing block; 181 - Clearance notch;

[0029] 200 - Feeding mechanism;

[0030] 21 - Jacking cylinder; 22 - Jacking block; 23 - Feeding track; 24 - Second guiding groove; 25 - Height adjusting component; 251 - Movable seat; 252 - Adjusting bolt

[0031] 300 - Locking mechanism;

[0032] 31 - Pushing cylinder; 32 - Pushing arm; 33 - Support frame;

[0033] 400 - Fixture; 41 - Upper fixture; 42 - Lower fixture; 43 - Locking position;

[0034] 500 - Locking part. Specific embodiments

[0035] 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 making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "vertical direction", "upper", "lower", "horizontal", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, "first", "second", "third", "fourth" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "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 a connection through an intermediate medium. It can be the communication inside 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 situations.

[0038] As Figure 1 shown, the jig 400 and the locking member 500 targeted by the automatic locking device of the present utility model are shown; specifically, the jig 400 includes an upper jig 41 and a lower jig 42. At the same time, locking positions 43 are provided at the four corners of the upper jig 41 and the lower jig 42. The upper jig 41 and the lower jig 42 are used to fix the protective lens. In actual application, first, the lens is placed between the upper jig 41 and the lower jig 42, and then the locking member 500 is buckled into the locking position 43 to lock the upper jig 41 and the lower jig 42.

[0039] As Figures 2 to 6 shown, the automatic locking device of the present utility model includes a lifting mechanism 100, a feeding mechanism 200, and a locking mechanism 300.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the lifting mechanism 100 includes a lifting cylinder 11, a lifting plate 12 drivingly connected to the lifting cylinder 11, and a support seat 13 fixed to the front end face of the lifting plate 12; the support seat 13 is used to place the jig 400. The lifting cylinder 11 drives the lifting plate 12 to vertically lift, so as to drive the support seat 13 to vertically lift, and further adjust the height of the jig 400 to facilitate the alignment of the jig 400 with the locking mechanism 300.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6, The feeding mechanism 200 is arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism 100. The feeding mechanism 200 includes a jacking cylinder 21 fixed on both sides of the lifting mechanism, a jacking block 22 drivingly connected to the jacking cylinder 21, and a feeding track 23 arranged on both sides of the support base 13. One end of the feeding track 23 is communicated with the jacking block 22; the locking part 500 enters the jacking block 22 through the feeding track 23; the jacking cylinder 21 drives the jacking block 22 to move upward so that the locking part 500 is aligned with the jig 400.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , The locking mechanism 300 is arranged above the feeding mechanism 200. The locking mechanism 300 includes a pushing cylinder 31 and a push arm 32 drivingly connected to the pushing cylinder 31; the pushing cylinder 31 drives the push arm 32 to move towards the support base 13 to drive the locking part 500 to move towards the jig 400.

[0043] The working steps of the automatic locking device involved in the present invention are described in detail below:

[0044] Step 1: Stack a plurality of jigs 400 on the support base 13;

[0045] Step 2: The locking part 500 enters the jacking block 22 through the feeding track 23; the jacking cylinder 21 drives the jacking block 22 to move upward so that the locking part 500 is aligned with the jig 400;

[0046] Step 3: The pushing cylinder 31 drives the push arm 32 to move towards the support base 13, and the push arm 32 pushes the locking part 500 into the locking position 43;

[0047] Step 4: The lifting plate 12 moves downward to align the un-locked jig 400 with the push arm 32;

[0048] Step 5: Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to complete the locking of a plurality of jigs 400.

[0049] The specific structure of the automatic locking device involved in the present invention is described in detail below:

[0050] Specifically, brackets 14 are arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism; the lifting plate 12 moves up and down between the two brackets 14 to ensure vertical lifting; the jacking cylinder 21 is fixed on the bracket 14. Further, a vision sensor 15 is arranged on the bracket 14. The vision sensor 15 is vertically arranged, and the sensing end of the vision sensor 15 is arranged towards the jacking block 22; the vision sensor 15 is used to sense whether there is a locking part 500 in the jacking block 22. In addition, a connecting portion 141 extends upward from the bracket 14, and the vision sensor 15 is fixed on the connecting portion 141. By setting the connecting portion 141, the height of the vision sensor 15 is increased to avoid interference between the vision sensor 15 and the jacking block 22.

[0051] Specifically, a first guiding groove 16 is provided on the bracket 14, and a second guiding groove 24 is provided on the lifting block 22; when the lifting cylinder 21 drives the lifting block 22 to move upward, the first guiding groove 16 is aligned and communicated with the second guiding groove 24. The pushing arm 32 pushes the locking member 500 to move along the second guiding groove 24 and the first guiding groove 16.

[0052] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 100 further includes a pressing cylinder 17 fixed to the upper end of the lifting plate 12 and a pressing block 18 drivingly connected to the pressing cylinder 17; the pressing block 18 is disposed above the support seat 13; the pressing cylinder 17 drives the pressing block 18 to move downward to press the fixture 400 on the support seat 13, avoiding the shaking of the fixture 400 during the locking process and affecting the assembly accuracy. Further, clearance notches 181 are provided on both the pressing block 18 and the support seat 13. After locking multiple fixtures 400, the clearance notches 181 provide space to facilitate the removal of the fixture 400.

[0053] Specifically, it further includes a support frame 33, and the locking mechanism 300 is fixed to the upper end surface of the support frame 33.

[0054] Specifically, a height adjustment assembly 25 is provided at the lower end of the feeding track 23. The height adjustment assembly 25 moves up and down to align the feeding track 23 with the lifting block 22. In this embodiment, the height adjustment assembly 25 includes a movable seat 251 and an adjustment bolt 252 threadedly connected to the movable seat 251. The adjustment bolt 252 rotates to drive the movable seat 251 to move up and down, and the feeding track 23 is fixed to the upper end of the movable seat 251. In addition to the above structure, mechanical structures such as cylinders and motors can also be used to achieve height adjustment.

[0055] Compared with the prior art, the automatic locking device of the present utility model is used to assemble the locking member 500 onto the fixture 400 to achieve the locking of the fixture 400; specifically, a lifting mechanism 100, a feeding mechanism 200, and a locking mechanism 300 are provided; the lifting mechanism 100 drives the fixture 400 to lift and lower to ensure that the fixture 400 is aligned with the locking mechanism 300; the feeding mechanism 200 drives the locking member 500 to move to both sides of the fixture 400, and the locking mechanism 300 pushes the locking member 500 towards the fixture 400 to complete the locking of the fixture 400; the automatic mechanical structure is used for the locking process, improving the production and processing efficiency and the assembly accuracy; in addition, the feeding mechanism 200 includes a feeding track 23 and a lifting cylinder 21, adopting an L-shaped feeding route to provide installation space for the locking mechanism 300, with a reasonable layout and reducing the floor space of the overall equipment.

[0056] The above only expresses the preferred technical solutions of the present utility model, and its description is relatively specific and detailed. However, it should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and the present utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An automatic locking device for assembling a locking member and a fixture, characterized in that: include: A lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism comprising a lifting cylinder, a lifting plate connected to the lifting cylinder, and a support seat fixed to the front end surface of the lifting plate; the lifting cylinder drives the lifting plate to lift vertically to drive the support seat to lift vertically; the support seat is used to place the fixture; A feeding mechanism, the feeding mechanism is arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism, the feeding mechanism includes a lifting cylinder fixed on both sides of the lifting mechanism, a lifting block drivingly connected to the lifting cylinder, and a feeding track arranged on both sides of the support seat, one end of the feeding track is connected to the lifting block; the locking piece enters the lifting block through the feeding track; the lifting cylinder drives the lifting block to move upward so that the locking piece is aligned with the fixture; The locking mechanism is arranged above the feeding mechanism, and the locking mechanism includes a pushing cylinder and a pushing arm drivingly connected to the pushing cylinder; the pushing cylinder drives the pushing arm to move toward the supporting seat to drive the locking member to move toward the fixture.

2. The automatic locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Brackets are arranged on both sides of the lifting mechanism; and the lifting cylinder is fixed on the brackets.

3. The automatic locking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a visual sensor, which is vertically arranged, and the sensing end of the visual sensor is arranged toward the jacking block.

4. The automatic locking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bracket has a connecting portion extending upward, and the visual sensor is fixed on the connecting portion.

5. The automatic locking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket is provided with a first guide groove, and the lifting block is provided with a second guide groove; when the lifting cylinder drives the lifting block to move upward, the first guide groove is aligned with and connected to the second guide groove.

6. The automatic locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism also includes a downward pressing cylinder fixed on the upper end of the lifting plate, and a downward pressing block drivingly connected to the downward pressing cylinder; the downward pressing block is arranged above the support seat; the downward pressing cylinder drives the downward pressing block to press the fixture on the support seat.

7. The automatic locking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pressing block and the supporting seat are both provided with air-avoiding slots.

8. The automatic locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame is also included, and the locking mechanism is fixed to the upper end surface of the support frame.

9. The automatic locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A height adjustment component is provided at the lower end of the feed track, and the height adjustment component moves up and down so that the feed track is aligned with the lifting block.

10. The automatic locking device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly includes a movable seat and an adjustment bolt threadedly connected to the movable seat. The adjustment bolt rotates to drive the movable seat to move up and down. The feed track is fixed to the upper end of the movable seat.

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