Flange positioning device, flange conveying mechanism and flange production line

Abstract

The utility model discloses a flange positioning device, a flange conveying mechanism and a flange production line. The alignment assembly comprises a fixed seat arranged on the base, the top surface of the fixed seat is movably connected with a rotating shaft, and the top surface of the rotating shaft is provided with an alignment piece; the positioning assembly comprises a supporting plate arranged on the base, a plurality of through holes are formed in the supporting plate, a supporting piece is arranged on the supporting plate, the extending end of the supporting piece is movably connected with a lever through the through holes, a counter weight is arranged at the end, away from the alignment assembly, of the lever, and a positioning piece is arranged on the top face of the end, close to the alignment assembly, of the lever; and the first motor is arranged on the bottom face of the base, the output end of the first motor is connected with the interior of the rotating shaft, the structure is simple, the correct blanking angle of the flange can be rapidly positioned, 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 positioning device, a flange transportation mechanism and a flange production line. 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, used for connecting between pipe ends, and also used for flanges at the inlets and outlets of equipment for connecting between 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.

[0003] When the flange completes all production processes, finally the manipulator will transfer the flange finished product to the flange placement rack. In order to successfully align and place the flange finished product into the placement rack, it is necessary to rotate the flange to the correct angle and then perform the transfer. The existing angle adjustment is to capture the picture through a camera and control the rotation mechanism to rotate the flange through a linked computer program until the camera detects the correct angle and then stops rotating. Due to the cumbersome process, the work efficiency is low. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a flange positioning device, which has a simple structure and can quickly position the correct blanking angle of the flange, thereby improving the work efficiency.

[0005] The utility model also provides a flange transportation mechanism and a flange production line having the above-mentioned flange positioning device, which can ensure the stable transmission of flange loading and unloading and is beneficial to improving the transmission efficiency.

[0006] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model includes:

[0007] A base;

[0008] An alignment component, the alignment component includes a fixed seat arranged on the base, the top end of the fixed seat is movably connected with a rotating shaft, and an alignment piece is arranged on the top of the rotating shaft;

[0009] A positioning component, the positioning component includes a support plate arranged on the base, the support plate is provided with a plurality of through holes, the support plate is provided with a support piece, the extending end of the support piece is movably connected with a lever through the through hole, a counterweight is arranged at one end of the lever far from the alignment component, and a positioning piece is arranged at one end of the lever close to the alignment component;

[0010] A first motor, the first motor is arranged on the bottom surface of the base, and the output end of the first motor is connected with the inside of the rotating shaft.

[0011] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present utility model, wherein a plurality of round holes adapted to the protruding ends of the support members are provided on the side wall of the lever.

[0012] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present utility model, wherein the diameter of the positioning member is equal to the aperture of the central hole of the flange.

[0013] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the present utility model, wherein the through hole is an oblong hole.

[0014] A flange transportation mechanism according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model, a conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism includes a driving wheel, a first conveyor belt, a machine shell, a bearing and a transmission shaft, the first conveyor belt is sleeved on the driving wheel, the transmission shaft is arranged on the axis of the driving wheel, the bearing is arranged on the transmission shaft, and the machine shell is sleeved on the bearing;

[0015] A driving mechanism, the driving mechanism includes a mounting plate, a driven wheel, a driving wheel, a second conveyor belt and a second motor, the driven wheel is sleeved on the shaft wall of the transmission shaft, the second conveyor belt is sleeved on the driven wheel and the driving wheel, the mounting plate is arranged on the bottom surface of the machine shell, the second motor is arranged on the mounting plate, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the driving wheel;

[0016] The flange positioning device as described above is arranged at one end of the machine shell away from the driving mechanism.

[0017] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model, there are two driving wheels, and the two first conveyor belts are separated and sleeved on the two driving wheels.

[0018] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model, an infrared sensor is arranged at one end of the machine shell away from the driving structure.

[0019] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model, a baffle is arranged at one end of the machine shell away from the driving structure.

[0020] A flange positioning device according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model, the conveying mechanism further includes feet arranged at the bottom of the machine shell.

[0021] A flange production line according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the present utility model includes the above-mentioned flange transportation mechanism.

[0022] The embodiments of the present utility model at least have the following beneficial effects:

[0023] A flange positioning device, a flange transportation mechanism and a flange production line provided by the utility model, by arranging a positioning component on the base that can enable the flange to rotate, and a positioning component that can position, clamp and stop the flange, the flange finished product can be transferred from the first conveyor belt to the rotating shaft by a manipulator for rotation. The placed flange will press down the positioning piece. Due to the weight giving gravity at one end of the lever, during the rotation process, the positioning piece will be clamped on the fixed insertion hole of the flange to complete the positioning and stopping of the flange, and the angle adjustment can be completed. The structure is simple and is beneficial to improving work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] 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, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flange transportation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a partial enlarged view of part A of the flange positioning device shown (structural schematic diagram of the flange positioning device);

[0027] Figure 3 is another structural schematic diagram of the flange transportation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 is the third structural schematic diagram of the flange transportation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 is Figure 1 the exploded structural schematic diagram of the shown flange transportation mechanism.

[0030] The reference numerals in the drawings are explained as follows:

[0031] Base 100, positioning component 200, fixed seat 210, rotating shaft 220, positioning piece 230, positioning component 300, support plate 310, through hole 320, support piece 330, lever 340, round hole 341, counterweight 350, positioning piece 360, first motor 400, conveying mechanism 500, transmission wheel 510, first conveyor belt 520, bearing 530, housing 540, infrared sensor 541, baffle 542, support leg 543, transmission shaft 550, driving mechanism 600, mounting plate 610, driven wheel 620, driving wheel 630, second conveyor belt 640, second motor 650, flange positioning device 700. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0032] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that with regard to the orientation description, such as the orientation or positional relationship indicated by up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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 of the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, greater than, less than, exceeding, etc. are understood not to include the original number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood to include the original number. If there is a description of "first", "second", etc., it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, words such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above words in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 , the flange positioning device 700 includes a base 100;

[0037] The alignment assembly 200, the alignment assembly 200 includes a fixed seat 210 provided on the base 100, the top end of the fixed seat 210 is movably connected to a rotating shaft 220, and an alignment member 230 is provided at the top of the rotating shaft 220;

[0038] The positioning assembly 300, the positioning assembly 300 includes a support plate 310 provided on the base 100, the support plate 310 is provided with a plurality of through holes 320, the support plate 310 is provided with a support member 330, the extending end of the support member 330 is movably connected to a lever 340 through the through hole 320, a weight 350 is provided at one end of the lever 340 away from the alignment assembly 200, and a positioning member 360 is provided at one end of the lever 340 close to the alignment assembly 200;

[0039] The first motor 400, the first motor 400 is provided on the bottom surface of the base 100, and the output end of the first motor 400 is interconnected with the inside of the rotating shaft 220.

[0040] The flange positioning device 700 provided by the present utility model enables the flange to rotate and move through the alignment component 200 provided on the base 100, and the positioning component 300 that can position, clamp, and stop the flange. The finished flange can be transferred from the first conveyor belt 520 to the rotating shaft 220 by a manipulator for rotation. The placed flange will press down the positioning member 360. Due to the weight applying gravity at one end of the lever 340, during the rotation process, the positioning member 360 will be clamped in the fixed insertion hole of the flange to complete the positioning and stopping of the flange, and thus the angle adjustment can be completed. The structure is simple and is conducive to improving work efficiency.

[0041] 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 in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0042] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0043] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote 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

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 , a flange positioning device 700, which includes a base 100;

[0045] An alignment component 200, the alignment component 200 includes a fixed seat 210 provided on the base 100, the top end of the fixed seat 210 is movably connected to a rotating shaft 220, and an alignment member 230 is provided at the top of the rotating shaft 220;

[0046] A positioning component 300, the positioning component 300 includes a support plate 310 provided on the base 100, the support plate 310 is provided with a plurality of through holes 320, the support plate 310 is provided with a support member 330, the extending end of the support member 330 is movably connected to a lever 340 through the through hole 320, a weight 350 is provided at one end of the lever 340 away from the alignment component 200, and a positioning member 360 is provided at one end of the lever 340 close to the alignment component 200;

[0047] A first motor 400, the first motor 400 is provided on the bottom surface of the base 100, and the output end of the first motor 400 is internally connected to the rotating shaft 220.

[0048] Through the above structural design, the base 100 is fixed at one end of the casing 540. The inside of the fixing seat 210 is hollowed out. The inside of the rotating shaft 220 communicates with the inside of the fixing seat 210. The alignment member 230 is arranged on the rotating shaft 220. Through the first motor 400 arranged on the bottom surface of the base 100, the output shaft of the motor passes through the base 100 and the fixing seat 210 and is connected to the rotating shaft 220, enabling the rotating shaft 220 to rotate. The support plate 310 is an L-shaped support plate 310. The through hole 320 on the support plate 310 is used to install the support member 330 and the lever 340. The support member 330 is arranged on the outer surface of the through hole 320. The protruding end of the support member 330 passes through the through hole 320 and is movably connected to the lever 340. One end of the lever 340 is provided with a counterweight 350 and a positioning member 360. The counterweight 350 and the positioning member 360 make the lever 340 balanced. When the manipulator places the flange in alignment on the alignment member 230, the flange presses the positioning member 360 downward. By arranging the alignment assembly 200 on the base 100 that can make the flange rotate, and the positioning assembly 300 that can position, clamp and stop the flange, the flange finished product can be transferred from the first conveyor belt 520 to the rotating shaft 220 by the manipulator for rotation. The placed flange will press the positioning member 360 downward. Due to the gravity given by the weight at one end of the lever 340, during the rotation process, the positioning member 360 will be clamped in the fixed insertion hole of the flange, completing the positioning and stopping of the flange, and thus completing the angle adjustment. The structure is simple and is beneficial to improving work efficiency.

[0049] Specifically, a plurality of round holes 341 adapted to the protruding ends of the support members 330 are provided on the side wall of the lever 340.

[0050] Through the above structural design, according to different requirements, the support member 330 can be adapted to any one of the round holes 341, and the weights can be replaced, achieving the effect of different length dimensions.

[0051] Specifically, the diameter of the positioning member 360 is equal to the aperture of the central hole of the flange.

[0052] Through the above structural design, the positioning member 360 needs to be adapted to the central hole of the flange to achieve the rotation of the flange.

[0053] Specifically, the shape of the through hole 320 is an oblong hole 341.

[0054] Through the above structural design, according to different requirements, the support member 330 can be set at different positions on the oblong hole 341. Embodiment 2

[0055] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5, the present utility model also provides a flange transportation mechanism, which includes a conveying mechanism 500. The conveying mechanism 500 includes a driving wheel 510, a first conveyor belt 520, a bearing 530, a housing 540 and a transmission shaft 550. The first conveyor belt 520 is sleeved on the driving wheel 510. The transmission shaft 550 is arranged on the axis of the driving wheel 510. The bearing 530 is arranged on the transmission shaft 550. The housing 540 is sleeved on the bearing 530;

[0056] a driving mechanism 600, the driving mechanism 600 includes a mounting plate 610, a driven wheel 620, a driving wheel 630, a second conveyor belt 640 and a second motor 650. The driven wheel 620 is sleeved on the shaft wall of the transmission shaft 550. The second conveyor belt 640 is sleeved on the driven wheel 620 and the driving wheel 630. The mounting plate 610 is arranged on the bottom surface of the housing 540. The second motor 650 is arranged on the mounting plate 610. The output shaft of the second motor 650 is connected to the driving wheel 630;

[0057] The flange positioning device 700 as in Embodiment 1 is arranged at one end of the housing 540 away from the driving mechanism 600.

[0058] Through the above structural design, the conveying mechanism 500 is used to convey the flange to the next working station. There are two driving wheels 510, both of which are connected to the transmission shaft 550. There are two first conveyor belts 520 and they are separated in the middle. The separated position is used to avoid the protruding part of the flange. The housing 540 is used to protect and position the flange to prevent the flange from falling. Bearings 530 are arranged at both ends of the transmission shaft 550. The housing 540 is arranged on the bearings 530. The transmission shaft 550 is used to connect the driving mechanism 600; The first motor 400 drives the driving wheel 630, and drives the driven wheel 620 through the second conveyor belt 640 to make the transmission shaft 550 rotate.

[0059] Specifically, there are two driving wheels 510. The two first conveyor belts 520 are separated in the middle and are both sleeved on the two driving wheels 510.

[0060] Through the above structural design, there are two driving wheels 510, both of which are connected to the transmission shaft 550. There are two first conveyor belts 520 and they are separated in the middle. The separated position is used to avoid the protruding part of the flange.

[0061] Specifically, an infrared sensor 541 is arranged on one end of the housing 540 away from the driving structure.

[0062] Through the above structural design, the infrared sensor 541 is used to judge whether the flange is successfully transferred by the manipulator. If the infrared sensor 541 is transferred, it can enable the next flange to be loaded onto the first conveyor belt 520.

[0063] Specifically, a baffle 542 is arranged on one end of the housing 540 away from the driving structure.

[0064] With the above structural design, the baffle 542 is used to block the flange on the first conveyor belt 520, which is beneficial for the manipulator to transfer the flange.

[0065] Specifically, the conveying mechanism 500 further includes feet 543 provided at the bottom of the casing 540.

[0066] With the above structural design, the feet 543 can adjust the height of the device. Embodiment 3

[0067] Please refer to Figures 1-5 , the present utility model also provides a flange production line, including the flange transportation mechanism of Embodiment 2. The technical solution of the flange production line is the same as that of the flange transportation mechanism and will not be described in detail here.

[0068] The using process of the flange positioning device 700 provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0069] The first conveyor belt 520 is driven to move by the second motor 650. When the flange finished product is blocked by the baffle 542, the manipulator transfers the flange from the first conveyor belt 520 to the rotating shaft 220 for rotation. The placed flange will press down the positioning member 360. Since the weight gives gravity at one end of the lever 340, during the rotation process, the positioning member 360 will be clamped in the fixed insertion hole of the flange, completing the positioning and stopping of the flange, and the angle adjustment can be completed. The structure is simple and is beneficial to improving the work efficiency.

[0070] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic 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.

[0071] 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 principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0072] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art.

Claims

1. A flange positioning device (700), characterized in that Comprising: A base (100); An alignment component (200), the alignment component (200) includes a fixed seat (210) arranged on the base (100), a rotating shaft (220) is movably connected to the top end of the fixed seat (210), and an alignment piece (230) is arranged on the top of the rotating shaft (220); A positioning component (300), the positioning component (300) includes a support plate (310) arranged on the base (100), the support plate (310) is provided with a plurality of through holes (320), the support plate (310) is provided with a support member (330), the protruding end of the support member (330) is movably connected with a lever (340) through the through hole (320), a weight (350) is arranged at one end of the lever (340) away from the alignment component (200), and a positioning piece (360) is arranged at one end of the lever (340) close to the alignment component (200); A first motor (400), the first motor (400) is arranged on the bottom surface of the base (100), and the output end of the first motor (400) is interconnected with the inside of the rotating shaft (220).

2. The flange positioning device (700) according to claim 1, characterized in that, A plurality of circular holes (341) adapted to the protruding ends of the support members (330) are arranged on the side wall of the lever (340).

3. The flange positioning device (700) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the positioning piece (360) is equal to the aperture of the central hole of the flange.

4. The flange positioning device (700) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The through hole (320) is an oblong hole.

5. A flange transportation mechanism, characterized in that, Comprising: A conveying mechanism (500), the conveying mechanism (500) includes a driving wheel (510), a first conveyor belt (520), a bearing (530), a casing (540) and a transmission shaft (550), the first conveyor belt (520) is sleeved on the driving wheel (510), the transmission shaft (550) is arranged on the axis of the driving wheel (510), the bearing (530) is arranged on the transmission shaft (550), and the casing (540) is sleeved on the bearing (530); A driving mechanism (600), the driving mechanism (600) includes a mounting plate (610), a driven wheel (620), a driving wheel (630), a second conveyor belt (640) and a second motor (650), the driven wheel (620) is sleeved on the shaft wall of the transmission shaft (550), the second conveyor belt (640) is sleeved on the driven wheel (620) and the driving wheel (630), the mounting plate (610) is arranged on the bottom surface of the casing (540), the second motor (650) is arranged on the mounting plate (610), and the output shaft of the second motor (650) is connected to the driving wheel (630); The flange positioning device (700) according to any one of claims 1-4 is arranged at one end of the casing (540) away from the driving mechanism (600).

6. The flange transportation mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, There are two driving wheels (510), and the two first conveyor belts (520) are separated from each other and are both sleeved on the two driving wheels (510).

7. The flange transportation mechanism according to claim 5, wherein, An infrared sensor (541) is provided at one end of the casing (540) away from the drive mechanism.

8. The flange transportation mechanism according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, A baffle (542) is provided at one end of the casing (540) away from the drive mechanism.

9. The flange transportation mechanism according to claim 5, wherein, The conveying mechanism (500) further includes feet (543) provided at the bottom of the casing (540).

10. A flange production line, characterized in that, It includes the flange transportation mechanism according to any one of claims 5-9.

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