Self-alignment adjustable supporting assembly for flexible production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a self-alignment adjustable supporting assembly for a flexible production line, and relates to the field of supporting parts. The supporting unit comprises an electric lifting rod, a base rod connected with the electric lifting rod, a supporting block hinged to the position, close to the upper end, of the base rod through a rotating shaft, a buffer spring arranged on the base rod and connected with the tail end of the supporting block, a limiting block located at the top end of the base rod and oppositely matched with the supporting block, and a correlation photoelectric switch installed on the base rod in a position-adjustable mode. The correlation photoelectric switches in the adjacent supporting assemblies are oppositely matched. According to the supporting assembly, the correlation photoelectric switch is introduced to be matched with the preset hole site, automatic height alignment can be achieved, quick response can be achieved under different workpiece conditions, and the flexibility and production efficiency of a production line are remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of support components, and particularly to a self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line. Background Art

[0002] In modern manufacturing, in many workstations, such as the incoming material workstation and the transfer and feeding workstation, support components are required to ensure the stability of workpieces during the processing. For specific products, traditional mechanisms such as jigs or fixed brackets can be used to achieve support and positioning. However, these fixed support solutions often seem inadequate when dealing with complex and changing production requirements, especially on flexible production lines. Flexible production lines usually need to process multiple product types and workpieces of different specifications. Therefore, the support components used in these workstations must have a high degree of flexibility and adaptability.

[0003] On flexible production lines, due to the diversity of product types and specifications, the deficiencies of fixed support components become more obvious. These support components not only need to be adjustable in height to adapt to the sizes of different workpieces, but also must have a certain buffer elasticity to cope with the impact force during incoming material and transfer. Although fixed brackets or jigs can provide good support for specific products, when facing frequently changed product types, their adjustment complexity and operation difficulty increase significantly, making it difficult to meet the high-efficiency requirements of flexible production. In addition, support components lacking buffer elasticity are prone to cause displacement or damage of workpieces during workpiece handling and transfer, further affecting production efficiency and product quality. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of this application is to at least overcome one deficiency existing in the prior art, and provide a self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line. By introducing opposed photoelectric switches in cooperation with preset holes, this support assembly can not only achieve automatic alignment in height, but also quickly respond under different workpiece conditions, significantly improving the flexibility and production efficiency of the production line.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, this application discloses a self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line. The support assembly includes at least two relatively arranged support units. The support unit includes an electric lifting rod, a base rod connected to the electric lifting rod, a support block hinged to the base rod near the upper end through a rotating shaft, a buffer spring provided on the base rod and connected to the tail end of the support block, a limiting block located at the top of the base rod and cooperating with the support block, and an opposed photoelectric switch adjustably installed on the base rod; the opposed photoelectric switches in adjacent support assemblies cooperate with each other.

[0006] In some embodiments, a long strip-shaped adjustment installation groove is provided on the base rod, and the opposed photoelectric switch is adjustably installed in the adjustment installation groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the connection position between the base rod and the electric lifting rod and the base rod is adjustable.

[0008] In some embodiments, the opposed photoelectric switch is mounted in the position-adjusting mounting groove through an adjustable bracket, and the adjustable bracket can adjust the orientation angle of the opposed photoelectric switch.

[0009] In some embodiments, there are more than two opposed photoelectric switches, and the position and angle of each opposed photoelectric switch are independently adjustable.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. Flexible height adjustment: The adjustable connection design of the electric lifting rod and the base rod in the support unit enables the support assembly to adapt to different height requirements, thereby realizing flexible workpiece support on the production line.

[0012] 2. Precise positioning: By setting the opposed photoelectric switch with adjustable position and the adjustable bracket, the support assembly can achieve high-precision automatic alignment, effectively improving the positioning accuracy of workpieces on the flexible production line.

[0013] 3. Buffer and shock absorption function: The buffer spring design at the end of the support block provides an effective shock absorption function, which can reduce the impact force on the workpiece during the incoming material and transfer processes, protect the workpiece, and improve the operation stability of the production line.

[0014] The beneficial effects listed above do not exhaust all the advantages. Other potential beneficial effects and detailed technical implementation manners will be further revealed in the embodiments or other description parts of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] After reading the following specific implementation manners in combination with the drawings, various aspects of the present disclosure will be better understood. Sometimes, the positions, sizes, and ranges of the structures shown in the drawings and the like do not represent the actual positions, sizes, and ranges, etc. In the drawings:

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment disclosed in the present application.

[0017] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment disclosed in the present application from another perspective. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The present disclosure will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in many different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure of the present disclosure more complete and fully explain the protection scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide more additional embodiments.

[0019] It should be understood that in all the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same elements. In the drawings, for clarity, the dimensions of some features may be distorted.

[0020] It should be understood that the terms used in the specification are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. All terms used in the specification (including technical terms and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art unless otherwise defined. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant fields may not be discussed in detail, but in appropriate cases, the said technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the authorized specification.

[0021] The singular forms "a", "the", and "said" used in the specification include the plural forms unless clearly specified. The terms "including", "comprising", and "containing" used in the specification indicate the presence of the claimed features, but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features. The term "and / or" used in the specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. Embodiment

[0022] As Figure 1 and 2 shown, this embodiment describes a self-aligning adjustable support assembly applicable to a flexible production line. The support assembly is composed of at least two relatively arranged support units 1. Each support unit 1 includes a plurality of components, and these components achieve the functions of automatic alignment and height adjustment through mutual cooperation, meeting the support requirements of workpieces with different specifications in the flexible production line. The specific structure and cooperation relationship are as follows:

[0023] The core component of the support unit 1 is the electric lifting rod 2. The lifting rod 2 is made of high-strength aluminum alloy material, has excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, and can withstand the frequent lifting operations in the production line and the load of workpieces with different weights. The electric lifting rod 2 is connected to the base rod 3 through bolts and nuts, and the connection method is designed to be adjustable to ensure that the support unit 1 can be flexibly adjusted according to the height requirements of the workpiece. The base rod 3 is made of high-quality stainless steel material to ensure its long-term stability in an environment with high humidity, high temperature, or corrosive gas.

[0024] The upper end of the base rod 3 is hinged to the support block 5 through a high-precision rotating shaft. The support block 5 is made of high-wear-resistant engineering plastic, and its tail end is connected to the buffer spring 4 on the base rod 3 through a thread. The buffer spring 4 is made of high-strength alloy steel and undergoes strict heat treatment processes to ensure that it will not deform or suffer fatigue failure during frequent compression and release processes. The function of the buffer spring 4 is to absorb the impact force when the workpiece falls onto the support block 5 and provide sufficient buffering during incoming materials or transfer to avoid damage to the workpiece caused by excessive impact force during the support process.

[0025] The support block 5 can swing within a certain range under the action of the rotating shaft hinge to adapt to different contact angles of the workpiece. To prevent the support block 5 from exceeding the preset swing angle when carrying the workpiece, a limit block 6 is installed at the top of the base rod 3. The limit block 6 is made of wear-resistant alloy steel and cooperates with the support block 5. By restricting the swing angle of the support block 5, it ensures that the workpiece is always in the best support position and will not tilt or shift due to excessive swing.

[0026] To achieve the automatic alignment function, an opposed photoelectric switch 7 is installed on the support assembly on the base rod 3. The opposed photoelectric switch 7 emits and receives laser beams to monitor the positional relationship of adjacent support units 1 in real time to ensure the accurate positioning of the workpiece between the support units 1. The opposed photoelectric switch 7 is installed in the waist-shaped hole on the base rod 3 through an adjustable bracket. Users can adjust the orientation angle of the opposed photoelectric switch 7 according to the height requirements of the workpiece to ensure that the laser beam can accurately align with the adjacent opposed photoelectric switch 7. The design of the waist-shaped hole provides the possibility of multi-angle adjustment of the opposed photoelectric switch 7, increasing the flexibility of the system.

[0027] When the production line needs to process workpieces of various specifications, a long strip-shaped position adjustment installation slot 8 is designed on the base rod 3. The opposed photoelectric switch 7 can be flexibly adjusted in the slot 8 to ensure that the laser beam always aligns with the adjacent opposed photoelectric switch 7, realizing precise automatic alignment. When the production line needs to process workpieces of different heights or shapes, by adjusting the position of the opposed photoelectric switch 7 in the slot 8, the height of the support unit 1 can be quickly adjusted to meet the support requirements of different workpieces, greatly improving the production efficiency.

[0028] In addition, to ensure precise support for workpieces of various shapes and specifications, multiple opposed photoelectric switches 7 are used in this embodiment. Each opposed photoelectric switch 7 is installed on the base rod 3 through an independent adjustable bracket and can independently adjust its position and angle to adapt to different workpiece shapes. This design of multiple opposed photoelectric switches 7 can provide higher positioning accuracy during the support process of complex or irregular workpieces, ensuring the stability and consistency of the workpiece throughout the production process.

[0029] During the actual operation process, when the workpiece enters the production line and approaches the support assembly, the electric lifting rod 2 is activated, driving the base rod 3 and the support block 5 to rise to a preset height. At this time, the opposed photoelectric switch 7 on the base rod 3 confirms its position with the opposed photoelectric switch 7 of the adjacent support unit 1 through a laser beam. If the heights and positions of the two are aligned, the control system will maintain the current height, and the support block 5 will provide stable support through the buffer spring 4. If a deviation in position is detected, the system will automatically adjust the height of the electric lifting rod 2 until the positions of the two opposed photoelectric switches 7 are aligned, thus ensuring that the workpiece is stably supported.

[0030] For example, when processing a heavy and irregularly shaped workpiece during the production process, the support assembly can automatically adjust the height and angle of the support block 5 according to the shape and weight of the workpiece. When the workpiece reaches the support block 5, the buffer spring 4 immediately comes into play, absorbing the impact force when the workpiece falls and preventing the workpiece from shifting or being damaged due to sudden force impacts. The configuration of multiple opposed photoelectric switches 7 can also ensure that all parts of the workpiece are accurately supported, avoiding workpiece deformation or quality problems caused by uneven support during subsequent processing.

[0031] Through the support assembly of this embodiment, the flexible production line can easily adapt to the support requirements of workpieces of various specifications, without frequent manual adjustment, reducing operation errors and significantly improving production efficiency. At the same time, the design of the buffer spring 4 and multiple opposed photoelectric switches 7 also increases the protection measures for the workpiece, reducing the damage risk during support and processing, and ensuring the stability and consistency of product quality.

[0032] Although the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure without substantially departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, all changes and modifications are included within the protection scope of the present disclosure defined by the claims. The present disclosure is defined by the appended claims, and equivalents of these claims are also included.

Claims

1. A self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line, characterized in that: The support assembly includes: at least two supporting units arranged opposite to each other, wherein the supporting units include an electric lifting rod, a base rod connected to the electric lifting rod, a supporting block hinged on the base rod near the upper end through a rotating shaft, a buffer spring connected to the tail end of the supporting block is provided on the base rod, a limit block located at the top end of the base rod and relatively matched with the supporting block, and an opposing photoelectric switch installed on the base rod that can be adjusted; the opposing photoelectric switches in adjacent supporting assemblies are relatively matched.

2. A self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A long strip-shaped position adjustment installation groove is arranged on the base rod, and the opposing photoelectric switch is adjustably installed in the position adjustment installation groove.

3. A self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The connection position between the base rod and the electric lifting rod and the base rod is adjustable.

4. A self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The through-beam photoelectric switch is installed in the position adjustment installation slot through an adjustable bracket, and the adjustable bracket can adjust the orientation angle of the through-beam photoelectric switch.

5. A self-aligning adjustable support assembly for a flexible production line as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: There are more than two opposing photoelectric switches, and each opposing photoelectric switch can independently adjust the position and angle.

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