Racket feeding positioning device for racket edge covering equipment

By designing the racket edge-mounting equipment to use a racket positioning device, the traditional equipment has solved the shortcomings in positioning accuracy, loading efficiency and rotational stability, and achieved higher automation and processing quality, which can adapt to racket needs of different sizes and shapes.

CN223013453UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24YANTAI MCINOR AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422007406.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-19
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional racket edge-bearing equipment has shortcomings in positioning accuracy, loading efficiency and rotational stability, and it is difficult to meet the needs of modern and automated production.

Method used

A racquet positioning device for racket edge-packing equipment is designed, including a silo, a handling mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a feeding mechanism and a racket rotation mechanism. Through left and right and front and rear positioning, automatic loading and vacuum suction cup rotation mechanism, the precise positioning, rapid loading and stable rotation of the racket are achieved.

Benefits of technology

It improves positioning accuracy, improves feeding efficiency, enhances rotation stability, improves the degree of automation and processing quality of racket edges, and adapts to racket needs of different sizes and shapes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a racket feeding positioning device for racket edge covering equipment. The racket feeding positioning device comprises a stock bin, a carrying mechanism is arranged above the stock bin, a positioning mechanism is arranged on the right side of the stock bin, a feeding mechanism is arranged above the positioning mechanism, and a racket rotating mechanism is arranged in front of the feeding mechanism. The carrying mechanism and the feeding mechanism move left and right on a sliding rail, the carrying mechanism comprises a first moving plate, the lower portion of the first moving plate is in sliding connection with the sliding rail, the other end of the first moving plate is movably connected with a first lifting rod, and a suction cup is arranged below the first lifting rod; the feeding mechanism comprises a second moving plate, the second moving plate is in sliding connection with the sliding rail, the other end of the second moving plate is movably connected with a second lifting rod, and a rotary head suction cup is arranged on the second lifting rod; the racket rotating mechanism comprises a vacuum suction cup, and the vacuum suction cup can be right opposite to the rotating head suction cup.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of racket processing, in particular to an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device. Background Technique

[0002] With the rapid development of the sports goods manufacturing industry, as one of the important sports goods, the manufacturing quality and efficiency of rackets have received increasing attention. In the production process of rackets, edge wrapping is a key process, which directly affects the appearance quality and durability of rackets. Traditional racket edge wrapping devices have many deficiencies in aspects such as positioning, feeding, and rotation, and are difficult to meet the requirements of modern and automated production.

[0003] Firstly, traditional devices often use manual or semi-automatic methods for positioning, with poor positioning accuracy and easy deviation, resulting in unstable edge wrapping quality. This not only increases the difficulty of subsequent processing but also affects the overall quality of the product.

[0004] Secondly, the traditional feeding mechanism is simply designed, usually unable to adapt to rackets of different sizes and shapes, with low feeding efficiency and unable to meet the requirements of mass production. In addition, the stability of the racket during the feeding process is also difficult to guarantee, easily causing damage or inaccurate positioning.

[0005] Furthermore, the racket needs to be rotated during the edge wrapping process to complete the edge wrapping treatment of different parts. The rotation mechanism in traditional devices often has complex operations, low rotation accuracy, and is prone to causing the offset or damage of the racket during rotation.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to design a new upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device to solve the problems of poor positioning accuracy, low feeding efficiency, and unstable rotation in the prior art, and improve the automation degree and processing quality of racket edge wrapping. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device, which includes a material bin. A handling mechanism is arranged above the material bin, a positioning mechanism is arranged on the right side of the material bin, a feeding mechanism is arranged above the positioning mechanism, and a racket rotation mechanism is arranged in front of the feeding mechanism;

[0008] The handling mechanism and the feeding mechanism move left and right on a slide rail. The handling mechanism includes a first moving plate, the lower end of the first moving plate is slidably connected to the slide rail, the other end of the first moving plate is movably connected to a first lifting rod, and a suction cup is arranged below the first lifting rod;

[0009] The positioning mechanism includes left - right positioning and front - back positioning. The left - right positioning includes a left air cylinder, a left positioning plate, a right air cylinder, and a right positioning plate; the front - back positioning includes a rear air cylinder, a front positioning plate, and a rear top plate;

[0010] The feeding mechanism includes a second moving plate, which is slidably connected to the slide rail. The other end of the second moving plate is movably connected to a second lifting rod, and a rotating head suction cup is arranged on the second lifting rod.

[0011] The racket rotating mechanism includes a vacuum suction cup, which can be arranged opposite to the rotating head suction cup.

[0012] Further, the rotating head suction cup is rotatably connected to the lower part of the second moving plate through a turbine and a worm.

[0013] Further, a front-back moving rod is arranged on the second moving plate, a front-back moving plate is arranged at the front end of the second moving plate, and the second lifting rod movably passes through the front-back moving plate.

[0014] Further, it further includes a blanking mechanism, which includes a third lifting rod, the third lifting rod is connected to a second rotating head suction cup, the third lifting rod is movably connected to a second front-back moving plate, and the second front-back moving plate is connected to a second front-back moving rod.

[0015] Further, the racket rotating mechanism is movably arranged on a fourth moving plate, the fourth moving plate is movably arranged on a second slide rail, and when the vacuum suction cup moves leftward, it can be opposite to the rotating head suction cup to place the racket, and when it moves rightward, it can be opposite to the second rotating head suction cup to take off the racket. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device;

[0017] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device;

[0018] Figure 3 It is another partial structural diagram of an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the racket rotating mechanism;

[0020] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning mechanism;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the positioning mechanism and the racket;

[0023] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating head suction cup.

[0024] Beneficial effects

[0025] Improve positioning accuracy: The device realizes precise clamping and positioning of the racket through the left - right positioning and front - back positioning mechanisms (including cylinders and positioning plates). This mechanized positioning method can significantly improve the positioning accuracy compared with traditional manual or semi - automatic methods, reduce deviations, and thus ensure the stability and consistency of the edge - wrapping quality.

[0026] Enhance feeding efficiency: The handling mechanism and feeding mechanism in the device can move left and right on the slide rail, and are equipped with lifting rods and suction cups (or rotating suction cups), which can flexibly and quickly complete the handling and feeding of the racket. This automated feeding method not only improves the feeding efficiency but also can adapt to rackets of different sizes and shapes, enhancing the versatility and flexibility of the equipment.

[0027] Enhance rotational stability: The racket rotation mechanism adopts the method of setting the vacuum suction cup and the rotating suction cup facing each other, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the racket during rotation. This design avoids the possible offset or damage problems in traditional rotation mechanisms, improving the processing efficiency and product quality.

[0028] Improve the degree of automation: The entire device integrates multiple functional modules such as handling, positioning, feeding, and rotation, realizing a high degree of automation in the racket edge - wrapping process. This not only reduces the complexity and labor intensity of manual operation but also improves the production efficiency and processing accuracy.

[0029] Enhance adaptability. The design of this device takes into account the requirements of rackets of different sizes and shapes. By adjusting the positions of the lifting rods and suction cups in the handling mechanism and feeding mechanism, it can flexibly adapt to different types of rackets for edge - wrapping treatment. This highly adaptable design makes the device have a broader application prospect in the field of sports goods manufacturing.

[0030] In summary, an upper - racket positioning device for a racket edge - wrapping equipment shows significant beneficial effects in improving positioning accuracy, enhancing feeding efficiency, enhancing rotational stability, improving the degree of automation, and enhancing adaptability. Specific embodiments

[0031] The following combines embodiments to elaborate on the present utility model in detail. The following embodiments will help those skilled in the art to further understand the present utility model, but do not limit the present utility model in any form. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present utility model, several adjustments and improvements can still be made. These all belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Such as Figure 1-8As shown in the figure, the present utility model discloses an upper racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device, including a material bin 1. A handling mechanism is arranged above the material bin 1, and a positioning mechanism is arranged on the right side of the material bin 1. A feeding mechanism is arranged above the positioning mechanism, and a racket rotating mechanism is arranged in front of the feeding mechanism; The material bin 1 is located at one end of the device and is used for storing rackets to be processed. A partitioning device is configured inside the material bin to ensure that the rackets are arranged in an orderly manner, facilitating the grasping by the handling mechanism.

[0033] The handling mechanism and the feeding mechanism move left and right on a slide rail 2. The handling mechanism includes a first moving plate 3. One end of the first moving plate 3 is connected to a first drag chain 4. The lower part of the first moving plate 3 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2. The other end of the first moving plate 3 is movably connected to a first lifting rod 5, and a suction cup 6 is arranged below the first lifting rod 5; When the device is started, the first moving plate 3 moves left and right on the slide rail 2 driven by a motor to above the material bin 1. The first lifting rod 5 is driven to descend by a cylinder or a motor, so that the suction cup 6 closely adheres to the surface of the racket and starts vacuum suction to firmly adsorb the racket. Subsequently, the first lifting rod 5 rises, and the first moving plate 3 moves to the positioning mechanism for positioning.

[0034] The positioning mechanism includes left - right positioning and front - back positioning. The left - right positioning includes a left cylinder 7, a left positioning plate 8, a right cylinder 9, and a right positioning plate 10; The front - back positioning includes a rear cylinder 11, a front positioning plate 12, and a rear top plate 13; Left - right positioning: The left cylinder 7 and the right cylinder 9 respectively drive the left positioning plate 8 and the right positioning plate 10 to move towards the center, clamping both sides of the racket to achieve precise positioning in the left - right direction.

[0035] Front - back positioning: The rear cylinder 11 pushes the front positioning plate 12 and the rear top plate 13 forward until the front positioning plate 12 contacts the rear end of the racket, and the rear top plate 13 presses against the racket from the rear to ensure the stability of the racket in the front - back direction.

[0036] The feeding mechanism includes a second moving plate 14. One end of the second moving plate 14 is connected to a second drag chain 15. The second moving plate 14 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2. The other end of the second moving plate 14 is movably connected to a second lifting rod 16, and a rotating head suction cup 17 is arranged on the second lifting rod 16;

[0037] The racket rotating mechanism includes a vacuum suction cup 18, and the vacuum suction cup 18 can be arranged opposite to the rotating head suction cup 17.

[0038] Preferably, the rotating head suction cup 17 is rotatably connected to the lower part of the second moving plate 14 through a turbine 20 and a worm 21.

[0039] Preferably, a front - back moving rod 22 is arranged on the second moving plate 14, a front - back moving plate 23 is arranged at the front end of the second moving plate 14, and the second lifting rod 16 movably passes through the front - back moving plate 23.

[0040] Preferably, it further includes a blanking mechanism. The blanking mechanism includes a third lifting rod 24, the third lifting rod 24 is connected to a second rotating head suction cup 25, the third lifting rod 24 is movably connected to a second front-back moving plate 19, the second front-back moving plate 19 is movably connected to a third moving plate 30, the third moving plate 30 is slidably connected to the slide rail 2, a second front-back moving rod 29 is movably arranged on the third moving plate 30, and the second front-back moving plate 19 is connected to the second front-back moving rod 29.

[0041] Preferably, the racket rotating mechanism is movably arranged on a fourth moving plate 26, the fourth moving plate 26 is movably arranged on a second slide rail 27, the fourth moving plate 26 is connected to a third drag chain 28, and the vacuum suction cup 18 can move left to face the racket with the rotating head suction cup 17, and can move right to face the racket with the third rotating head suction cup 25.

[0042] Working method:

[0043] The equipment starts, and the handling mechanism grabs the racket from the material bin.

[0044] The handling mechanism transports the racket to the positioning mechanism for left-right and front-back positioning.

[0045] After the positioning is completed, the rotating head suction cup of the feeding mechanism adsorbs the racket and adjusts the angle as needed.

[0046] The racket rotating mechanism transfers the racket from the rotating head suction cup to the vacuum suction cup and performs the rotating edge wrapping operation.

[0047] If blanking is required, the third rotating head suction cup of the blanking mechanism takes the racket from the vacuum suction cup and transports it to the designated position.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A racket positioning device for a racket edge wrapping device, characterized in that: It comprises a material bin (1), a transport mechanism is arranged above the material bin (1), a positioning mechanism is arranged on the right side of the material bin (1), a loading mechanism is arranged above the positioning mechanism, and a racket rotating mechanism is arranged in front of the loading mechanism; The transport mechanism and the loading mechanism move left and right on the slide rail (2), the transport mechanism comprises a first movable plate (3), the lower part of the first movable plate (3) is slidably connected to the slide rail (2), the other end of the first movable plate (3) is movably connected to a first lifting rod (5), and a suction cup (6) is arranged below the first lifting rod (5); The positioning mechanism comprises left-right positioning and front-back positioning, wherein the left-right positioning comprises a left cylinder (7) and a left positioning plate (8) and a right cylinder (9) and a right positioning plate (10); the front-back positioning comprises a rear cylinder (11) and a front positioning plate (12) and a rear top plate (13); The loading mechanism comprises a second movable plate (14), the second movable plate (14) is slidably connected to the slide rail (2), the other end of the second movable plate (14) is movably connected to a second lifting rod (16), and a rotary head suction cup (17) is provided on the second lifting rod (16); The racket rotating mechanism comprises a vacuum suction cup (18), and the vacuum suction cup (18) can be arranged opposite to the rotary head suction cup (17).

2. The racket positioning device for racket edge wrapping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turret suction cup (17) is rotationally connected to the lower portion of the second movable plate (14) via a turbine (20) and a worm gear (21).

3. The racket positioning device for racket edge wrapping equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A front-to-rear moving rod (22) is arranged on the second moving plate (14), a front-to-rear moving plate (23) is arranged at the front end of the second moving plate (14), and the second lifting rod (16) movably passes through the front-to-rear moving plate (23).

4. A racket positioning device for racket edge wrapping equipment according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The device also comprises a material unloading mechanism, the material unloading mechanism comprising a third lifting rod (24), the third lifting rod (24) being connected to a second rotary head suction cup (25), the third lifting rod (24) being movably connected to a second front-to-back movable plate (19), and the second front-to-back movable plate (19) being connected to a second front-to-back movable rod (29).

5. The racket positioning device for racket edge wrapping equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: The racket rotating mechanism is movably arranged on a fourth movable plate (26), and the fourth movable plate (26) is movably arranged on a second slide rail (27). The vacuum suction cup (18) can move leftward to clap upward with the rotary head suction cup (17), and can move rightward to clap downward with the second rotary head suction cup (25).