Spring sorting mechanism
By installing a sorting cover and sorting and unloading mechanism on the spring machine, and using the visual inspection system and the push cylinder to achieve automatic sorting, the problem of manual sorting is solved, which is long and error-prone to manual sorting, improves production efficiency and sorting accuracy, and reduces cost and resource waste.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422034645.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-21
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, manual collection and sorting springs are time-consuming and prone to errors, affecting production efficiency, and then machine inspection is performed after sorting by the vibrating disc, which increases the production cycle and reduces efficiency.
A spring sorting mechanism is designed, including a sorting cover and a sorting and unloading mechanism installed on the spring machine body. The sorting and unloading mechanism is composed of a rotating conveyor roller, a guide channel, a visual detection system and a push cylinder driven by a motor. The spring length is detected through the visual detection system, and the push cylinder is automatically sorted and pushed shorter or longer springs.
Automatic sorting is realized, manual operations are reduced, production efficiency is improved, sorting is ensured, the generation of unqualified products and resource waste is reduced, and labor costs and time are saved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of spring machines, and particularly relates to a spring sorting mechanism. Background Art
[0002] At present, after the spring machine processes the spring to the required cutting size, the spring is directly dropped, and then the dropped springs are collected. After being placed on a vibrating bowl feeder for vibrating feeding, subsequent size detection is carried out to remove springs with too short or too long sizes.
[0003] In the prior art, the springs are directly dropped after processing, and subsequent size detection and sorting require manual operation or machine detection. The manual efficiency is low and it is easy to make mistakes, resulting in low detection accuracy. Manual sorting of springs may lead to inaccurate sorting due to operator fatigue or negligence, affecting product quality. The whole process requires more manual participation, increasing labor costs and time consumption. After arranging the springs through a vibrating bowl feeder and then using machine detection, the production cycle of the springs becomes longer and the spring sorting and detection efficiency is low. Content of the Utility Model
[0004] The present invention aims to solve the technical problems in the above prior art that manual collection and sorting of springs are time-consuming and error-prone, affecting production efficiency. After sorting through a vibrating bowl feeder and then performing machine detection, the production cycle is increased and the efficiency is reduced.
[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] A spring sorting mechanism, including a sorting cover installed on the body of the spring machine. Inside the sorting cover, there is a sorting and discharging mechanism for sorting the springs processed and cut by the spring machine into qualified products, too short products, and too long products and pushing them for discharging.
[0007] The sorting and discharging mechanism includes a spring conveying roller driven by a motor to rotate inside the sorting cover and evenly provided with a plurality of spring feeding grooves in the circumferential direction, a guiding channel for guiding the springs falling from the spring machine into the spring feeding grooves, a visual detection system for detecting the length of the springs, a pushing cylinder A for pushing the too short products off the spring feeding grooves, and a pushing cylinder B for pushing the too long products off the spring feeding grooves.
[0008] Preferably, a funnel-shaped material receiving port communicated with the guiding channel is provided at the top of the sorting cover, and the discharging port of the guiding channel is aligned with the material receiving station on the spring conveying roller.
[0009] The communication between the funnel-shaped material receiving port and the guiding channel ensures a smooth transition when the springs enter from outside the sorting cover.
[0010] Preferably, a finished product discharge port for discharging qualified products conveyed by the spring conveyor rollers is provided at the bottom of the sorting cover; receiving cylinders A for receiving the shorter products pushed out by the pusher cylinder A and receiving cylinders B for receiving the longer products pushed out by the pusher cylinder B are provided on both sides of the sorting cover.
[0011] The setting of the finished product discharge port enables the qualified products to be taken out quickly and directly, reducing the residence time of the materials inside the sorting device and improving the overall production efficiency. The settings of the receiving cylinder A and the receiving cylinder B enable the shorter and longer springs to be collected separately.
[0012] Preferably, covers are respectively hinged to the bottoms of the receiving cylinder A and the receiving cylinder B, and the receiving cylinder A and the receiving cylinder B are respectively buckled and locked with the corresponding covers through buckles.
[0013] Preferably, the vision inspection system includes a high-resolution camera and a light source installed on the guiding channel and aligned with the inspection station on the spring conveyor rollers, image processing software, and a measurement host. The light source is used to illuminate the springs. The image processing software analyzes and captures the high-resolution camera to capture the images of the springs and extract the length information of the springs. The measurement host is used to receive the data from the camera and the image processing software, and perform processing and display;
[0014] The measurement host controls the pusher cylinder A to push the shorter products off the spring feeding chute and controls the pusher cylinder B to push the longer products off the spring feeding chute.
[0015] Preferably, guiding grooves A for guiding the shorter products to be conveyed and discharged to the receiving cylinder A and guiding grooves B for guiding the longer products to be conveyed and discharged to the receiving cylinder B are respectively provided on both sides of the spring conveyor rollers.
[0016] Preferably, a guiding plate for guiding the qualified products to be conveyed and discharged to the finished product discharge port is provided on the outer side of the spring conveyor rollers. The guiding grooves and the guiding plate ensure that the springs can be accurately guided to the corresponding receiving positions during the sorting process.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects and advantages of the present utility model are as follows: The spring conveyor rollers of the spring sorting mechanism are rotating devices driven by a motor, and the feeding chutes thereon are designed according to the spring lengths to achieve automatic guiding and sorting. The guiding channel guides the springs to slide from the spring conveyor rollers into the feeding chutes, ensuring accurate entry positions of the springs. The vision inspection system includes a camera, a light source, and image processing software for capturing spring images and analyzing length information. The pusher cylinder A and the pusher cylinder B automatically push the shorter or longer springs into the receiving cylinder A or the receiving cylinder B according to the vision inspection results. The finished product discharge port is used to output the products considered to be qualified after sorting. The receiving cylinder A and the receiving cylinder B are respectively used to collect the shorter and longer springs, facilitating subsequent processing or rework.
[0018] The sorting and discharging mechanism is directly installed on the body of the spring machine. After the spring is processed, it is directly guided into the sorting and discharging mechanism of the sorting cover through the hopper-shaped material receiving port. The springs are sorted by the sorting and discharging mechanism, without going through the vibrating disk and subsequent inspections, which can improve the processing and inspection efficiency of the springs. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the sorting and discharging mechanism of the present utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram after the guide plate is disassembled in the present utility model.
[0022] In the figure: 1, sorting cover; 2, spring feeding groove; 3, spring conveying roller; 4, guiding channel; 5, pushing cylinder A; 6, pushing cylinder B; 7, hopper-shaped material receiving port; 8, finished product discharging port; 9, material receiving cylinder A; 10, material receiving cylinder B; 11, cover; 12, locking buckle; 13, high-resolution camera; 14, guiding groove A; 15, guiding groove B; 16, guide plate. Detailed Description of the Embodiments
[0023] 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.
[0024] The following is a further detailed description of the present application in conjunction with the attached Figures 1-3 This application discloses a spring sorting mechanism, including a sorting cover 1 installed on the body of the spring machine. Inside the sorting cover 1, there is a sorting and discharging mechanism for sorting the springs processed and cut by the spring machine into qualified products, short products, and long products and pushing them for discharging;
[0025] The sorting and discharging mechanism includes a spring conveying roller 3 driven by a motor to rotate inside the sorting cover 1 and evenly provided with a plurality of spring feeding grooves 2 in the circumferential direction, a guiding channel 4 for guiding the springs falling from the spring machine into the spring feeding grooves 2, a visual inspection system for detecting the length of the springs, a pushing cylinder A 5 for pushing and discharging the short products from the spring feeding grooves 2, and a pushing cylinder B 6 for pushing and discharging the long products from the spring feeding grooves 2.
[0026]
[0027] The pusher cylinder A5 and the pusher cylinder B6 are respectively fixed on the inner wall of the sorting cover 1.
[0028] The spring conveyor roller 3 driven by the motor rotates in the sorting cover 1, and spring feeding grooves 2 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction on the spring conveyor roller 3. After the springs are processed by the spring machine, they first fall onto the spring conveyor roller 3, and the springs slide off from the spring feeding grooves 2 on the spring conveyor roller 3 and are guided by the guiding channel 4 to ensure that the springs can smoothly enter the spring feeding grooves 2.
[0029] When the springs pass through the feeding grooves, the visual inspection system will detect the length of each spring. It can quickly and accurately measure the spring length. According to the visual inspection results, if the spring length is qualified, it will directly slide out through the spring conveyor roller 3; if the spring is too short or too long, the corresponding pusher cylinder A5 or pusher cylinder B6 will act to push the spring off the spring feeding groove 2 and into the corresponding collection area.
[0030] The automated sorting process greatly reduces manual operations and improves production efficiency. Through precise length detection and sorting, it can ensure that only springs meeting the size requirements are output, improving the product quality. Springs that are too short or too long can be promptly identified and separated, reducing the generation of unqualified products and waste of resources, saving labor costs, reducing material waste, and ultimately reducing the overall production cost.
[0031] A hopper-shaped material receiving port 7 communicating with the guiding channel 4 is provided at the top of the sorting cover 1, and the discharge port of the guiding channel 4 is aligned with the material receiving station on the spring conveyor roller 3.
[0032] The hopper-shaped material receiving port 7 communicating with the guiding channel 4 ensures a smooth transition when the springs enter from outside the sorting cover 1, reducing the wear and disturbance of the springs when entering the sorting process. The discharge port of the guiding channel 4 being aligned with the material receiving station on the spring conveyor roller 3 ensures that the springs can accurately fall on the conveyor roller, further ensuring the smoothness and efficiency of the sorting process.
[0033] A finished product discharge port 8 for discharging the qualified products conveyed by the spring conveyor roller 3 is provided at the bottom of the sorting cover 1; receiving cylinders A9 for receiving the too-short products pushed out by the pusher cylinder A5 and receiving cylinders B10 for receiving the too-long products pushed out by the pusher cylinder B6 are provided on both sides of the sorting cover 1.
[0034] The setting of the finished product discharge port 8 enables the qualified products to be quickly and directly taken out, reducing the residence time of the materials inside the sorting device and improving the overall production efficiency. The setting of the receiving cylinders A9 and the receiving cylinders B10 enables the too-short and too-long springs to be separately collected, which can facilitate subsequent processing or rework more conveniently and reduce the impact of unqualified products on the production process.
[0035] The feeding and discharging are completed by automated equipment, reducing manual operation, lowering the labor intensity of workers, and also reducing the possibility of human errors. Through this design, it can be ensured that each spring can be properly handled during the sorting process, thereby further improving the overall quality of the product.
[0036] The bottoms of the feeding cylinder A9 and the feeding cylinder B10 are respectively hinged with covers 11, and the feeding cylinder A9 and the feeding cylinder B10 are respectively buckled and locked with the corresponding covers 11 through buckles 12.
[0037] The design of the hinge of the cover 11 and the buckle 12 ensures that the feeding cylinder can be completely sealed when closed, preventing the loss of spring products during transportation or storage. When feeding is not required, the cover 11 can be easily opened for cleaning, ensuring the cleanliness of the equipment and the high efficiency of maintenance work. The presence and locking mechanism of the cover 11 increase the safety of the operator, avoiding accidental contact with the internal springs during operation. This design enables the feeding cylinder to remain closed when not needed, making the entire sorting mechanism more compact and saving space.
[0038] The visual inspection system includes a high-resolution camera 13, a light source, image processing software, and a measurement host installed on the guiding channel 4 and aligned with the detection station on the spring conveying roller 3. The light source is used to illuminate the spring. The image processing software analyzes and captures the high-resolution camera 13 to capture the image of the spring and extract the length information of the spring. The measurement host is used to receive the data from the camera and the image processing software, and perform processing and display;
[0039] The measurement host controls the pushing cylinder A5 to push the shorter products off the spring feeding chute 2 and controls the pushing cylinder B6 to push the longer products off the spring feeding chute 2.
[0040] Through the visual inspection system and the high-resolution camera 13, the length of the spring can be accurately measured to ensure the accuracy of sorting. The image processing software and the measurement host can quickly process the data and control the pushing cylinder to perform corresponding operations, improving the sorting speed. This visual inspection system makes the sorting process more intelligent and can adapt to springs of different sizes and specifications. The combination of software and hardware makes the sorting parameters easy to adjust and can be quickly adjusted according to production requirements.
[0041] On both sides of the spring conveying roller 3, there are respectively a guiding groove A14 for guiding the shorter products to be conveyed and discharged to the feeding cylinder A9, and a guiding groove B15 for guiding the longer products to be conveyed and discharged to the feeding cylinder B10. On the outer side of the spring conveying roller 3, there is a guiding plate 16 for guiding the qualified products to be conveyed and discharged to the finished product discharge port 8. The guiding groove A14, the guiding groove B15, and the guiding plate 16 are also respectively fixed on the inner wall of the sorting cover 1
[0042] The guiding groove and the guiding plate 16 ensure that the spring can be accurately guided to the corresponding material receiving position during the sorting process. Through the guiding mechanism, the sliding and collision of the spring during the sorting process are reduced, the wear of the spring is decreased. The design of the guiding mechanism enables the spring to be quickly and directly fed into the material receiving cylinder, improving the efficiency of the entire sorting process.
[0043] In this spring sorting mechanism, the spring is guided to different feeding grooves through the spring conveying roller 3 according to its length, and then sorted into qualified, too short or too long products by the pusher cylinder A5 or B. The high-resolution camera 13 and the image processing software are used to detect the length of the spring. The vision system scans the spring when it passes through the feeding groove and quickly makes a length judgment. The measurement host receives the data from the vision system and controls the action of the pusher cylinder according to the result, automatically sorting the spring into the corresponding collection area. The funnel-shaped material receiving port 7 and the guiding channel 4 ensure the smooth entry of the spring into the sorting process, while the finished product discharge port 8, the material receiving cylinder A9 and the material receiving cylinder B10 are used to collect and output different types of springs. The bottoms of the material receiving cylinders A9 and B are provided with covers 11, which are designed to be sealed by hinges and latches 12 to prevent the loss of springs during material receiving and are easy to open and clean when material receiving is not required.
[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art 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 spring sorting mechanism, comprising a sorting cover (1) mounted on a spring machine body, characterized in that: A sorting and unloading mechanism is provided in the sorting cover (1) for sorting the springs after machining and cutting into qualified products, short products and long products and pushing and unloading the products; The sorting and unloading mechanism comprises a spring conveying roller (3) driven by a motor to rotate inside a sorting cover (1) and having a plurality of spring feeding grooves (2) evenly distributed in the circumferential direction, a guide channel (4) for guiding springs dropped from a spring machine into the spring feeding grooves (2), a visual detection system for detecting the length of the springs, a pushing cylinder A (5) for pushing shorter products out of the spring feeding grooves (2), and a pushing cylinder B (6) for pushing longer products out of the spring feeding grooves (2).
2. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sorting cover (1) is provided with a bucket-shaped material receiving port (7) connected to the guide channel (4), and the material discharge port of the guide channel (4) is aligned with the material receiving station on the spring conveying roller (3).
3. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the sorting cover (1) is provided with a finished product discharge port (8) for discharging qualified products delivered by the spring delivery roller (3); and both sides of the sorting cover (1) are provided with a receiving cylinder A (9) for receiving shorter products delivered by the pushing cylinder A (5), and a receiving cylinder B (10) for receiving longer products delivered by the pushing cylinder B (6).
4. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottoms of the receiving barrel A (9) and the receiving barrel B (10) are respectively hinged with a sealing cover (11), and the receiving barrel A (9) and the receiving barrel B (10) are respectively buckled and locked with the corresponding sealing cover (11) through a lock buckle (12).
5. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The visual inspection system comprises a high-resolution camera (13) installed on the guide channel (4) and aligned with the inspection station on the spring conveying roller (3), a light source, image processing software, and a measuring host. The light source is used to illuminate the spring. The image processing software analyzes and captures the image of the spring captured by the high-resolution camera (13) and extracts the length information of the spring. The measuring host is used to receive data from the camera and the image processing software, and process and display the data. The measuring host controls the pushing cylinder A (5) to push the shorter products out of the spring feeding trough (2), and controls the pushing cylinder B (6) to push the longer products out of the spring feeding trough (2).
6. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the spring conveying roller (3) are respectively provided with guide grooves A (14) for guiding the short products to be conveyed and discharged to the receiving barrel A (9), and guide grooves B (15) for guiding the long products to be conveyed and discharged to the receiving barrel B (10).
7. A spring sorting mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the spring conveying roller (3) is provided with a guide plate (16) for conveying qualified products to the finished product discharge port (8).