End socket turn-over equipment
By designing the head flip equipment, using a "sandwich" structure and a symmetric hollow turntable, the 180-degree flip of the head is solved, and the problems of inflexible and dropping of the head flip in the existing technology are improved, and the operational safety and intelligence of the production line are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422299723.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-20
AI Technical Summary
The existing head rotation and displacement device cannot directly clamp the head from the production line, and requires manual assistance. The head may fall due to weight asymmetry for large-diameter heads, which poses a safety hazard.
A head flip device is designed, and the head is fixed between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism using a "sandwich" structure. The symmetrical hollow turntable and transmission device are used to achieve 180-degree flip, and the center position of the head is adjusted by setting vertical wheels of different heights to ensure stability during the flip process.
It realizes flexible flip of the head on the production line, avoids the fall of the head, and is suitable for headers of different sizes, improving the safety and intelligence of the operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of turnover equipment, in particular to a head turnover equipment. Background Art
[0002] The pressure vessel is composed of a head and a cylinder, and the head needs to be cut, trimmed, welded, and other operations. The heads on the conveyor line are often turned over to adjust the head orientation required by different workstations.
[0003] Common reverse equipment is to turn the head over by using a device that holds the head tightly and then using a rotating device, such as the CN203356932U head rotation displacement device, which buckles the head to the rotating frame and then flips it 360 degrees in the circumference. In addition, the head is also connected to a tensioning unit to prevent the head from being unstable when flipping. This head rotation displacement device cannot directly clamp the head from the production line, and requires manual assistance to buckle the head to the rotating frame. In addition, for large-diameter heads, this type of rotation displacement device is used, due to the asymmetric weight, it is very likely that the head will often fall, which is very dangerous. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model provides a head turning device, which comprises:
[0005] A supporting mechanism, comprising a base and a supporting frame arranged on the base;
[0006] The turning mechanism comprises a symmetrically arranged turntable, the turntable being hollow, a transmission device arranged outside the turntable and a gear meshing with the transmission device;
[0007] A transmission mechanism, which passes through the turntable, includes a first transmission mechanism and a second transmission mechanism arranged relatively to each other, the head is located between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism for flipping, and the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism are lifted and lowered by telescopic rods; the first transmission mechanism includes a first roller and a first tray, the second transmission mechanism includes a second roller and a second tray, the first tray reciprocates on the first roller, and the second tray reciprocates on the second roller; wherein a plurality of vertical wheels are provided on the first tray, the vertical wheels include a first vertical wheel and a second vertical wheel, and the height of the first vertical wheel is greater than the height of the second vertical wheel.
[0008] In one embodiment, the support frames include two groups, each group of the support frames is respectively arranged on one of the symmetrical bases, and a V-shaped support rod connects the group of support frames on the same base.
[0009] In one embodiment, a collecting plate is provided between the two turntables, and the collecting plate is fixed on the connecting rod. The collecting plate is laid with a tank chain or a drag chain to bind the wires, thereby improving safety and preventing the wires from being pulled.
[0010] In one embodiment, the number of the first vertical wheels is n, the number of the second vertical wheels is N, 3≤n≤N<7, and n and N are natural numbers.
[0011] Preferably, n is 4 and N is 4.
[0012] In one embodiment, the intersection of the diagonals of the first pallet is the center point, the first vertical wheels are arranged at intervals around the center point of the first pallet, and the second vertical wheels are arranged at intervals around the center point of the first pallet; the distance between the first vertical wheel and the center point of the first pallet is greater than the distance between the second vertical wheel and the center point of the first pallet.
[0013] In one embodiment, the first vertical wheel includes a first vertical rod and a first roller, and the second vertical wheel includes a second vertical rod and a second roller, wherein the height of the first vertical rod is h, and the height of the second vertical rod is H, and h≥1.5H. More preferably, h is between 1.5H-2H.
[0014] By setting the first vertical rod and the second vertical rod at different heights, and combining the distance between the first vertical wheel and the center point of the first tray being greater than the distance between the second vertical wheel and the center point of the first tray, it is convenient to adjust the center position of the large-sized head.
[0015] In one embodiment, the transmission device includes a chain and two fixed heads, two ends of the chain are respectively connected to a single fixed head, and the length of the chain is between one half and nine tenths of the circumference of the turntable.
[0016] Preferably, it is between two-thirds and nine-tenths of the outer circumference of the turntable; if the chain is laid around the entire turntable, the tightness of the chain cannot be adjusted, and when the chain gradually becomes loose during operation, the tightening setting cannot be performed.
[0017] In one embodiment, there are plural telescopic rods, and two ends of the telescopic rods are respectively connected to the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism.
[0018] In one embodiment, a connecting rod is provided between the symmetrical turntables, and an internal frame is provided in the hollow of the turntables, and both ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the symmetrical internal frame.
[0019] In one embodiment, a portion of the internal frame of the turntable that is perpendicular to the direction of the first transmission mechanism forms a bracket, and a guide rail is provided on the bracket.
[0020] Through the cooperation of the telescopic rod and the guide rail, the first transmission mechanism or the second transmission mechanism is lifted and lowered along the guide rail without being easily deviated, thereby clamping the head to form a "sandwich" structure. Preferably, the telescopic rod is one of a screw telescopic, hydraulic telescopic or cylinder telescopic.
[0021] In one embodiment, a sliding block for fixing the sealing head is provided on the diagonal line of the second tray.
[0022] Preferably, with the intersection of the diagonals of the second pallet as the center, four sliders are respectively arranged along the diagonals to fix the head with the opening facing downward, so as to facilitate alignment with the center position of the first pallet. The sliders can move back and forth on the diagonals to fix heads of different sizes.
[0023] In one embodiment, the first transmission mechanism further includes a first frame, and the second transmission mechanism further includes a second frame. A first power chain device for driving the first roller to rotate is provided on a side of the first frame away from the first pallet, and a second power chain device for driving the second roller to rotate is provided on a side of the second frame away from the second pallet.
[0024] The utility model provides a method for turning over a head, which comprises:
[0025] S1: The head opening faces upward, and the first tray is used to receive the head material;
[0026] Or, the head opening faces downward, and a second tray is used to receive the head material;
[0027] S2: The end cap is transported between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism;
[0028] S3: controlling the second transmission mechanism or the first transmission mechanism to be pressed downward by a telescopic rod so that the sealing head is fixed between the first tray and the second tray;
[0029] S4: starting the flipping mechanism, the turntable flips 180 degrees, and the telescopic rod controls the first transmission mechanism to rise;
[0030] S5: The second pallet or the first pallet transports the head out of the head turning device.
[0031] Repeat the above steps later.
[0032] Technical effects:
[0033] 1. The head is fixed between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism for flipping by adopting a "sandwich" structure. Firstly, it is more suitable for production lines. The head flipping device disclosed in the utility model can be arranged before any workstation where the head needs to be flipped, which is more flexible. Secondly, the "sandwich" structure is adopted to prevent the head from falling during the flipping process.
[0034] 2. The first tray is provided with a first vertical wheel and a second vertical wheel of different heights, which can not only adjust the center position of the head, but also correct the angle between the opening surface of the head and the horizontal plane when pressing down. It is also suitable for heads of different sizes, which is more intelligent and more suitable for actual industrial production.
[0035] 3. A slider is set on the diagonal line of the second pallet with the center point of the second pallet as the center of the circle, so that the head can be fixed when receiving the head with the opening facing downward, and it is not easy to slide, causing the center position of the head to deviate from the center position of the second pallet, which is not conducive to subsequent flipping. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0036] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a head turning device of the utility model;
[0037] Figure 2 This is a side view of a head turning device of the utility model;
[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a first tray of a head turning device of the utility model;
[0039] Figure 4 It is a side view from another direction of a head turning device of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0040] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more comprehensively with reference to the relevant drawings. The drawings provide preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described below. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thoroughly and comprehensively understood.
[0041] The utility model discloses a head turning-over device, which comprises a turning mechanism and a transmission mechanism, wherein the transmission mechanism is formed by a symmetrical first transmission mechanism and a second transmission mechanism, the turning mechanism is a symmetrical hollow turntable arrangement, and a transmission device is laid on the turntable, the head is clamped between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism to form a "sandwich" structure, and the hollow turntable is turned over by a rotating device to achieve the purpose of turning over the head. This head turning-over device adopts the "sandwich" structure to avoid the head from falling during the turning process, and at the same time, a plurality of vertical wheels are arranged on the first tray to adjust the center position of the head, and the situation in which an angle exists between the opening surface of the head and the horizontal plane during the downward pressing process is corrected, which meets the actual industrial production needs.
[0042] See also Figures 1 to 4 The utility model discloses a head turning device 100, which includes a support mechanism 10, a turning mechanism 20 and a transmission mechanism 30. The support mechanism 10 includes two symmetrical groups of bases 11, a support frame 12 and a V-shaped support rod 13 arranged on the base 11, wherein the support frame 12 includes two groups, each group of support frames 12 is respectively arranged on one of the symmetrical bases 11, and the V-shaped support rod 13 connects a group of support frames 12 on the same base 11.
[0043] The flipping mechanism 20 is arranged on the supporting mechanism 10, and the flipping mechanism 20 includes two stacked turntables 21, a transmission device 22 laid around the outer side of the turntable 21, a gear 23, a motor 24 and a collection plate 25 meshingly connected with the transmission device 22, the turntable 21 is hollow, the two turntables 21 are fixed by a plurality of connecting rods 26, and an internal frame 27 is provided in the hollow part of the turntable 21, and the connecting rods 26 are respectively connected to the symmetrical internal frames 27. The turntable 21 is turned over by relative movement between the transmission device 22 and the gear 23. The transmission device 22 is a chain arrangement, which includes a chain 221 and a fixed head 222. The two ends of the chain 221 are respectively connected to the fixed head 22. The fixed head 222 is fixed on the outer wall of the turntable 21, and the two fixed heads 222 are arranged at intervals. The laying length of the chain 221 is not less than one-half of the outer circumference of the turntable 21, and does not exceed nine-tenths of the outer circumference of the turntable 21. It is further preferably between two-thirds and nine-tenths of the outer circumference of the turntable 21. The chain 221 is tightened by the fixed head 222, and the motor 24 is started to rotate the gear 23, driving the chain to move so that the turntable 21 is turned over. The rotation of the gear 23 is controlled by the motor 24, and the gear 23 is clamped in the support frame 12. The collection plate 25 is arranged between the two turntables 21 and fixed on the connecting rod 26. The collection plate 25 is laid with a tank chain or a drag chain to bind the wires, improve safety, and prevent the wires from being pulled.
[0044] In addition, the transmission device 22 may also be a rack arrangement.
[0045] The transmission mechanism 30 passes through the hollow part of the symmetrical turntable 21. The transmission mechanism 30 includes a first transmission mechanism 31 and a second transmission mechanism 32. The first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32 are arranged opposite to each other. The first transmission mechanism 31 includes, from bottom to top, a first frame 311, a first roller 312 arranged on the first frame 311, and a first tray 313 arranged on the roller 312; similarly, the second transmission mechanism 32 includes, from top to bottom, a second frame 321, a second roller 322, and a second tray 323. The first tray 313 can move back and forth on the first roller 312, and the second tray 323 can also reciprocate on the second roller 322, so that the first tray 313 and the second tray 323 can pick up and send the sealing head 40.
[0046] In order to facilitate the fixing of the end cap 40, n first vertical wheels 314 and N second vertical wheels 315 are provided with the center position of the first tray 313 as the center of the circle, n>2, N≥3, n and N are natural numbers, n≤N and N<9; the first vertical wheel 314 includes a first vertical rod 3141 and a first roller 3142, and the second vertical wheel 315 includes a second vertical rod 3151 and a second vertical wheel 3152, wherein the height H of the second vertical rod 3151 is less than the height h of the first vertical rod 3141, h is not less than 1.5H, preferably, h is between 1.5H-2H. And the distance between the first vertical wheel 314 and the center point of the first tray 313 is greater than the distance between the second vertical wheel 315 and the center point of the first tray 313. The first vertical rod 3141 and the second vertical rod 3151 are set at different heights so as to meet the needs of end caps 40 of different sizes. The first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32 can be raised and lowered by a telescopic rod 35, and the telescopic rod 35 is controlled by a cylinder 351, wherein a plurality of telescopic rods 35 can be provided, distributed at the four corners where the first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32 intersect with the turntable 21, and the two ends of the telescopic rod 35 are respectively connected to the first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32. In addition, a first power chain device 34 is provided on the other side of the first transmission mechanism 31 relative to the first roller 312, and a second power chain device 34' is also provided on the other side of the second transmission mechanism 32 relative to the second roller 322, and the power chain device 34 is used to separately control the rotation of the first roller 312 in the first transmission mechanism 31 and the second roller 322 of the second transmission mechanism 32.
[0047] By setting a plurality of first vertical wheels 314 and second vertical wheels 315 on the first tray 313, the position of the head 40 with the opening facing upward can be corrected, so that the center position of the head 40 with the opening facing upward is at the center position of the first tray 313, and the end face of the head 40 with the opening facing upward is parallel to the second transmission mechanism 32, and the second transmission mechanism 32 is slowly lowered by the contraction of the telescopic rod 35, so that the second tray 323 presses down the opening face of the head 40, and the head 40 is clamped and fixed by the first tray 313 and the second tray 323 to form a "sandwich" structure, and then the flip mechanism 20 is started to flip 180 degrees. Preferably, the telescopic rod adopts a lead screw telescopic or hydraulic push rod. In addition, brackets 33 are provided on both sides of the transmission mechanism 30, and the brackets 33 are the parts of the internal frame 27 of the turntable 21 perpendicular to the first transmission mechanism 31, and guide rails 36 are provided on the brackets 33 to facilitate the first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32 to rise and fall along the guide rails 36. After flipping, release the first transmission mechanism 31, and transmit the head out of this station through the second tray 323. At this time, the second transmission mechanism 32 is interchanged with the first transmission mechanism 31. It is necessary to judge according to the incoming material of the next head 40. If the incoming head 40 is open upward, it is necessary to flip the positions of the first transmission mechanism 31 and the second transmission mechanism 32 first, and still use the first transmission mechanism 31 to receive the incoming head 40; if the incoming head 40 is open downward, it does not need to be flipped, and the second transmission mechanism 32 is used to receive the incoming head 40, and then flip it. In addition, it needs to be further explained that if the opening of the head 40 faces downward, a second pallet 323 is used to receive the incoming materials of the head 40. In order to prevent the head 40 from bumping and shaking on the transmission mechanism, a slider 3231 is provided on the two diagonal lines of the second pallet 323 with the center point of the second pallet 323 as the center of the circle, so as to fix the head 40 and make the center position of the head 40 at the center position of the second pallet 323, so as to align it with the center position of the first pallet 313 later, thereby ensuring that the head 40 is clamped during the subsequent flipping.
[0048] Preferably, the head turning device 100 controls the turning mechanism 20 through a limit switch or a motor servo, thereby ensuring that the turning mechanism 20 turns 180 degrees, and always keeps the first threading mechanism 31 or the second transmission mechanism 32 parallel to the external transmission line for easy transmission to other stations.
[0049] Based on this, the utility model provides a head turning method through a head turning device:
[0050] S1: The head opening faces upward, and the first tray is used to receive the head material;
[0051] S2: The end cap is transported between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism;
[0052] S3: Control the second transmission mechanism to press down through the telescopic rod, so that the head is fixed between the first tray and the second tray;
[0053] S4: Start the flipping mechanism, the turntable flips 180 degrees, and the telescopic rod controls the first transmission mechanism to rise. At this time, the positions of the second transmission mechanism and the first transmission mechanism are interchanged;
[0054] S5: The second tray conveys the head out of the head flipping device; then, according to the opening direction of the next head, judge whether to use the first tray or the second tray to receive the next head incoming material.
[0055] The utility model flips the head by fixing it between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism in the form of a "sandwich" structure. First, it is more suitable for the production line, and the head flipping device disclosed by the utility model can be set in front of any station where the head needs to be flipped, which is more flexible; second, the "sandwich" structure is adopted to avoid the situation of the head falling during the flipping process.
[0056] Combined with the first vertical wheel and the second vertical wheel with different heights arranged on the first tray, it not only facilitates the adjustment of the center position of the head, but also corrects the situation where the opening surface of the head forms an angle with the horizontal plane during pressing, is applicable to heads of different sizes, is more intelligent, and more conforms to actual industrial production.
Claims
1. A head turning device, characterized in that: It includes: A supporting mechanism, comprising a base and a supporting frame arranged on the base; The turning mechanism comprises a symmetrically arranged turntable, the turntable being hollow, a transmission device arranged outside the turntable and a gear meshing with the transmission device; A transmission mechanism, which passes through the turntable, includes a first transmission mechanism and a second transmission mechanism arranged relatively to each other, the head is located between the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism for flipping, and the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism are lifted and lowered by telescopic rods; the first transmission mechanism includes a first roller and a first tray, the second transmission mechanism includes a second roller and a second tray, the first tray reciprocates on the first roller, and the second tray reciprocates on the second roller; wherein a plurality of vertical wheels are provided on the first tray, the vertical wheels include a first vertical wheel and a second vertical wheel, and the height of the first vertical wheel is greater than the height of the second vertical wheel.
2. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the first vertical wheels is n, the number of the second vertical wheels is N, 3≤n≤N<7, and n and N are natural numbers.
3. The head turning device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The intersection of the diagonals of the first pallet is the center point, the first vertical wheels are arranged at intervals around the center point of the first pallet, and the second vertical wheels are arranged at intervals around the center point of the first pallet; the distance between the first vertical wheel and the center point of the first pallet is greater than the distance between the second vertical wheel and the center point of the first pallet.
4. A head turning device according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first vertical wheel includes a first vertical rod and a first roller, and the second vertical wheel includes a second vertical rod and a second roller, wherein the height of the first vertical rod is h, the height of the second vertical rod is H, and h≥1.5H.
5. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission device comprises a chain and two fixed heads, both ends of the chain are respectively connected to a single fixed head, and the length of the chain is between one half and nine tenths of the circumference of the turntable.
6. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The telescopic rods are plural in number, and two ends of the telescopic rods are respectively connected to the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism.
7. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding block for fixing the head is provided on the diagonal line of the second tray.
8. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting rod is arranged between the symmetrical turntables, and an internal frame is arranged in the hollow of the turntables, and two ends of the connecting rod are respectively connected to the symmetrical internal frame.
9. The head turning device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A portion of the internal frame of the turntable that is perpendicular to the direction of the first transmission mechanism forms a bracket, and a guide rail is provided on the bracket.
10. The head turning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission mechanism also includes a first frame, and the second transmission mechanism also includes a second frame. The first frame is provided with a first power chain device for driving the first roller to rotate on the side away from the first pallet, and the second frame is provided with a second power chain device for driving the second roller to rotate on the side away from the second pallet.
Citation Information
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CN203356932U