Flange feeding device and flange conveying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flange feeding device and a flange feeding mechanism, the flange feeding device comprises a driving mechanism, a shading assembly and a detection assembly, and the driving mechanism comprises a first rotating seat; the shading assembly comprises light barriers, a supporting part and a circumferential part, the first end of the supporting part is perpendicularly arranged on the first rotating seat, the circumferential part is arranged at the second end of the supporting part, and the light barriers are arranged on the circumferential part in a matrix mode; the detection assembly comprises a vertical rod and an infrared sensor, the first end of the vertical rod is vertically arranged on the machine shell, the infrared sensor is arranged at the second end of the first rotating seat, and the output end of the infrared sensor and the light barrier are located on the same horizontal plane. According to the flange feeding device, the irradiation path of the infrared sensor can be properly shielded, so that the infrared sensor can only accurately recognize the feeding condition of a target flange, misjudgment of the feeding condition of the flange by the infrared sensor is prevented, and the working efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of flange processing, and particularly relates to a flange loading device and a flange feeding mechanism. Background Art

[0002] A flange, also known as a flange convex disc or a flange, is a part used for connecting shafts to each other and is used for connecting between pipe ends. There are also flanges used at the inlets and outlets of equipment for connecting two pieces of equipment. The current production process of flanges goes through multiple links such as raw material preparation, cutting, processing, welding, trimming, surface treatment, and quality inspection. The traditional flange loading mechanism captures flanges through a manipulator and judges whether the flange has reached the capture position through infrared irradiation induction. At present, infrared rays can misjudge the loading situation of flanges.

[0003] For example, the Chinese utility model patent (CN209970229U) discloses a flange turning and milling processing loading mechanism, which includes a box body. The left side of the inner wall of the box body is fixedly connected with a processor. The center of the bottom of the inner wall of the box body is fixedly connected with a stepping motor. The output end of the stepping motor penetrates to the top of the box body and is fixedly connected with a turntable. Installation plates are fixedly connected to the four circumferences of the top of the turntable. By setting the box body, processor, stepping motor, turntable, installation plate, limit rod, support mechanism, fixed plate, infrared level sensor, receiving box, inclined block, and blanking hole to cooperate with each other, the utility model achieves the advantage of automatically loading flanges for turning and milling processing, solves the problem that the existing flange turning and milling processing loading method is manual loading by workers, which is time-consuming and laborious when workers load materials, enables workers to save time and effort when loading materials, reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves the work efficiency of workers, and is convenient for workers to use.

[0004] However, when the device with the above structure is used, the following defects are found: when the infrared level sensor judges the loading situation of the flange, if there is a vacancy after a group of flanges are loaded, the infrared rays will irradiate the flanges that have not yet entered the loading position on the opposite side, resulting in misjudgment of the mechanism and being unfavorable for work efficiency. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The utility model aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a flange feeding mechanism, which can accurately identify the loading situation of the target flange, prevent misjudgment of the infrared sensor on the loading situation of the flange, and is beneficial to work efficiency.

[0006] The utility model also provides a flange loading device with the above flange feeding mechanism, which can accurately and automatically load materials, save space, and is beneficial to work efficiency.

[0007] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a flange feeding mechanism, comprising:

[0008] A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes a first rotating seat and a housing, and the first rotating seat is movably connected to the housing;

[0009] A light-shielding component, the light-shielding component includes a light-blocking plate, a support part and a circumferential part. The first end of the support part is arranged on the first rotating seat, the circumferential part is arranged at the second end of the support part, and a plurality of the light-blocking plates are arranged on the circumferential part;

[0010] A detection component, the detection component includes a vertical rod and an infrared sensor. The first end of the vertical rod is vertically arranged on the housing, the infrared sensor is arranged at the second end of the vertical rod, and the output end of the infrared sensor is on the same horizontal plane as the light-blocking plate;

[0011] A feeding component, the feeding component is arranged on the first rotating seat and is located between the light-shielding component and the detection component.

[0012] For the flange feeding mechanism according to the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of the feeding components are arranged in a circumferential matrix on the first rotating seat.

[0013] For the flange feeding mechanism according to the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the feeding component includes a telescopic cylinder, a second rotating seat, a limiting ring and a limiting column. The second rotating seat is sleeved on the outer wall of the support part, the limiting ring is arranged on the second rotating seat, the limiting ring is provided with a limiting groove, the limiting column is arranged on the second rotating seat in a detachable manner through the limiting groove, the telescopic cylinder is arranged in the housing, and the extending end of the telescopic cylinder is located at the bottom of the limiting ring.

[0014] For the flange feeding mechanism according to the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the driving mechanism further includes a servo motor, the servo motor is arranged inside the housing, and the first rotating seat is arranged at the output end of the servo motor.

[0015] For the flange feeding mechanism according to the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the flange feeding mechanism further includes a support seat, the support seat is sleeved on the outer wall of the output end of the servo motor, the bottom surfaces of a plurality of the telescopic cylinders are arranged on the support seat, and the output end of the telescopic cylinder passes through the limiting ring and is on the same axis as the limiting ring.

[0016] For the flange feeding mechanism according to the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the housing is provided with a control system, and the telescopic cylinder, the servo motor and the infrared sensor are all electrically connected to the control system.

[0017] According to the flange feeding mechanism of the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of slots are provided on the first rotating seat.

[0018] According to the flange feeding mechanism of the first aspect embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of light blocking plates are arranged in a matrix on the circumferential part.

[0019] A flange loading device according to the second aspect embodiment of the present utility model includes the above-mentioned flange feeding mechanism.

[0020] The embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] For the flange feeding mechanism provided by the present utility model, by providing a supporting part and a circumferential part on the first rotating seat, and a plurality of light blocking plates are arranged around the circumferential part. When a group of flange workstations of this mechanism complete feeding and need to rotate to the next workstation, the light of the infrared sensor is blocked by the light blocking plate, so that the infrared sensor cannot reach the other side of the workstation, which can appropriately block the irradiation path of the infrared sensor, enabling the infrared sensor to accurately identify only the feeding situation of the target flange, thereby preventing the infrared sensor from misjudging the feeding situation of the flange, which is beneficial to work efficiency.

[0022] For the flange loading device provided by the present utility model, the servo motor is controlled by the control system to rotate the loading component, the first rotating seat and the second rotating seat, and the telescopic cylinder passes through the first rotating seat, the second rotating seat and the limiting ring to lift the target flange, which can accurately and automatically load materials, save space, and is beneficial to work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will become obvious and easy to understand from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the flange feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a top view of the shown flange feeding mechanism;

[0026] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the A-A of the shown flange feeding mechanism;

[0027] Figure 4 is the first rotating seat of the flange feeding mechanism of the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0028] The markings in the figure are described as follows:

[0029] Drive mechanism 100, first rotating seat 110, housing 120, servo motor 130, light-shielding assembly 200, light-blocking plate 210, support portion 220, circumferential portion 230, detection assembly 300, vertical rod 310, infrared sensor 320, feeding assembly 400, second rotating seat 410, limiting ring 420, limiting post 430, limiting groove 440, slot 450, telescopic cylinder 500, support seat 600, control system 700. Detailed implementation

[0030] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, understandings such as greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. do not include the present number, and understandings such as "above", "below", "within" etc. include the present number. If there is a description of "first", "second", etc., it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as "set", "installed", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0034] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the flange feeding mechanism includes a drive mechanism 100. The drive mechanism 100 includes a first rotating seat 110 and a housing 120, and the first rotating seat 110 is movably connected to the housing 120;

[0035] The light-shielding component 200 includes a light-blocking plate 210, a support portion 220, and a circumferential portion 230. The first end of the support portion 220 is arranged on the first rotating seat 110, the circumferential portion 230 is arranged at the second end of the support portion 220, and a plurality of light-blocking plates 210 are arranged on the circumferential portion 230;

[0036] The detection component 300 includes a vertical rod 310 and an infrared sensor 320. The first end of the vertical rod 310 is vertically arranged on the machine shell 120, the infrared sensor 320 is arranged at the second end of the vertical rod 310, and the output end of the infrared sensor 320 is on the same horizontal plane as the light-blocking plate 210;

[0037] The feeding component 400 is arranged on the first rotating seat 110 and is located between the light-shielding component 200 and the detection component 300.

[0038] In the flange feeding mechanism provided by the present utility model, by arranging the support portion 220 and the circumferential portion 230 on the first rotating seat 110, and a plurality of light-blocking plates 210 are arranged around the circumferential portion 230. When a set of flange workstations of the mechanism finishes feeding and needs to rotate to the next workstation, the light of the infrared sensor 320 is intercepted by the light-blocking plate 210, so that the infrared sensor 320 cannot reach the other workstation. It can appropriately block the irradiation path of the infrared sensor 320, enabling the infrared sensor 320 to accurately identify the feeding situation of the target flange, thereby preventing the infrared sensor 320 from misjudging the feeding situation of the flange and being beneficial to the working efficiency.

[0039] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model can be combined with each other.

[0041] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings. Embodiment 1

[0042] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , a flange feeding mechanism, which includes a driving mechanism 100. The driving mechanism 100 includes a first rotating seat 110 and a machine shell 120, and the first rotating seat 110 is movably connected to the machine shell 120;

[0043] The light-shielding component 200 includes a light-blocking plate 210, a support portion 220, and a circumferential portion 230. The first end of the support portion 220 is disposed on the first rotating base 110, the circumferential portion 230 is disposed at the second end of the support portion 220, and a plurality of light-blocking plates 210 are disposed on the circumferential portion 230;

[0044] The detection component 300 includes a vertical rod 310 and an infrared sensor 320. The first end of the vertical rod 310 is vertically disposed on the housing 120, the infrared sensor 320 is disposed at the second end of the vertical rod 310, and the output end of the infrared sensor 320 is on the same horizontal plane as the light-blocking plate 210;

[0045] The feeding component 400 is disposed on the first rotating base 110 and is located between the light-shielding component 200 and the detection component 300.

[0046] With the above structural design, a plurality of light-blocking plates 210 are arranged in a matrix on the circumferential surface of the circumferential portion 230. The support portion 220 is vertically disposed at the central position of the first rotating base 110. The number of light-blocking plates 210 is eight, corresponding to eight feeding mechanisms, especially corresponding to the first target flange from top to bottom. The infrared sensor 320, the target flange, and the light-blocking plate 210 are all on the same straight line. By arranging the support portion 220 and the circumferential portion 230 on the first rotating base 110, a plurality of light-blocking plates 210 are arranged around the circumferential portion 230. When a set of flange workstations of the mechanism completes feeding and needs to rotate to the next workstation, the light of the infrared sensor 320 is intercepted by the light-blocking plate 210, so that the infrared sensor 320 cannot reach the other side of the workstation, which can appropriately block the irradiation path of the infrared sensor 320, enabling the infrared sensor 320 to accurately identify the feeding situation of the target flange, thereby preventing the infrared sensor 320 from misjudging the feeding situation of the flange and being beneficial to work efficiency.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3 , specifically, the flange feeding mechanism further includes a plurality of feeding components 400 arranged in a circumferential matrix on the first rotating base 110.

[0048] With the above structural design, the feeding mechanism is used to feed the manipulator. The first rotating base 110 provides a fixed place for the support portion 220, and the output end of the servo motor 130 controls the first rotating base 110 to perform a rotational movement, which is beneficial to the reasonable conversion of the feeding group of the feeding component 400.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 3, specifically, the feeding assembly 400 includes a second rotating base 410, a limiting ring 420 and a limiting post 430. The second rotating base 410 is sleeved on the outer wall of the supporting part 220. The limiting ring 420 is arranged on the second rotating base 410. The limiting ring 420 is provided with a limiting groove 440. The limiting post 430 is detachably arranged on the second rotating base 410 through the limiting groove 440.

[0050] Through the above structural design, the second rotating base 410 is used to support the limiting ring 420 and the limiting post 430. The limiting ring 420 is used to limit the movement of the limiting post 430. The limiting post 430 is used to define the position of the target flange and stack the target flanges on this basis.

[0051] Specifically, the driving mechanism 100 further includes a servo motor 130. The servo motor 130 is arranged inside the machine shell 120. The first rotating base 110 is arranged at the output end of the servo motor 130.

[0052] Through the above structural design, the machine shell 120 is located below the feeding assembly 400 and is used to load the servo motor 130. The servo motor 130 is used to provide rotation for the first rotating base 110 and the second rotating base 410.

[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 , specifically, the flange feeding mechanism further includes a support base 600. The support base 600 is sleeved on the outer wall of the output end of the servo motor 130. The bottom surfaces of a plurality of telescopic cylinders 500 are arranged on the support base 600. The output ends of the telescopic cylinders 500 pass through the limiting ring 420 and are on the same axis as the limiting ring 420.

[0054] Through the above structural design, the support base 600 is used to support the telescopic cylinders 500. The extending ends of the telescopic cylinders 500 pass through the first rotating base 110, the second rotating base 410 and the limiting ring 420 and abut against the bottom of the flange.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 , specifically, the machine shell 120 is provided with a control system 700. The telescopic cylinders 500, the servo motor 130 and the infrared sensor 320 are all electrically connected to the control system 700.

[0056] Through the above structural design, the control system 700 is used to control the rotation of the servo motor 130 and the start and stop of the infrared sensor 320.

[0057] Please refer to Figure 4 , specifically, a plurality of slots 450 are arranged on the first rotating base 110.

[0058] Through the above structural design, the slots 450 are used to position flanges of different sizes.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 , specifically, a plurality of light-shielding plates 210 are arranged in a matrix on the circumferential portion 230.

[0060] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , and the present utility model further provides a flange loading device, including the above-mentioned flange feeding mechanism.

[0061] The using process of the flange loading device provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0062] When a set of flange workstations loaded by this mechanism is completed and needs to rotate to the next workstation, the light of the infrared sensor 320 is intercepted by the light-shielding plate 210, so that the infrared sensor 320 cannot reach the other side of the workstation, and can appropriately block the irradiation path of the infrared sensor 320, making the infrared sensor 320 can only accurately identify the loading situation of the target flange.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "an embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present utility model, and the scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0065] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above in conjunction with the drawings, but the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the purpose of the present utility model within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. A flange feeding mechanism, characterized in that, Comprising: A driving mechanism (100), the driving mechanism (100) includes a first rotating seat (110) and a machine housing (120), the first rotating seat (110) is movably connected to the machine housing (120); A light-shielding component (200), the light-shielding component (200) includes a light-blocking plate (210), a support portion (220) and a circumferential portion (230), the first end of the support portion (220) is arranged on the first rotating seat (110), the circumferential portion (230) is arranged at the second end of the support portion (220), and a plurality of the light-blocking plates (210) are arranged on the circumferential portion (230); A detection component (300), the detection component (300) includes a vertical rod (310) and an infrared sensor (320), the first end of the vertical rod (310) is vertically arranged on the machine housing (120), the infrared sensor (320) is arranged at the second end of the vertical rod (310), and the output end of the infrared sensor (320) is on the same horizontal plane as the light-blocking plate (210); A feeding component (400), the feeding component (400) is arranged on the first rotating seat (110) and is located between the light-shielding component (200) and the detection component (300).

2. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of the feeding components (400) are arranged in a circumferential matrix on the first rotating seat (110).

3. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding component (400) includes a telescopic cylinder (500), a second rotating seat (410), a limiting ring (420) and a limiting column (430), the second rotating seat (410) is sleeved on the outer wall of the support portion (220), the limiting ring (420) is arranged on the second rotating seat (410), the limiting ring (420) is provided with a limiting groove (440), the limiting column (430) is detachably arranged on the second rotating seat (410) through the limiting groove (440), the telescopic cylinder (500) is arranged in the machine housing (120), and the extending end of the telescopic cylinder (500) is located at the bottom of the limiting ring (420).

4. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 3, wherein, The driving mechanism (100) further includes a servo motor (130), the servo motor (130) is arranged inside the machine housing (120), and the first rotating seat (110) is arranged at the output end of the servo motor (130).

5. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flange feeding mechanism further includes a support seat (600), the support seat (600) is sleeved on the outer wall of the output end of the servo motor (130), the bottom surfaces of a plurality of the telescopic cylinders (500) are arranged on the support seat (600), and the output end of the telescopic cylinder (500) passes through the limiting ring (420) and is on the same axis as the limiting ring (420).

6. The flange feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 4-5, characterized in that, The machine housing (120) is provided with a control system (700), and the telescopic cylinder (500), the servo motor (130) and the infrared sensor (320) are all electrically connected to the control system (700).

7. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that A plurality of slots (450) are provided on the first rotating base (110).

8. The flange feeding mechanism according to claim 1, wherein A plurality of the light shielding plates (210) are arranged in a matrix on the circumferential portion (230).

9. A flange loading device, characterized in that, It includes the flange feeding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-8.

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