Automatic tapping machine for end socket

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic tapping machine for an end socket, which comprises a clamping device arranged on a base and comprising a plurality of clamping components suitable for clamping the end socket; the cutting device is arranged on the machine base and comprises a supporting frame, a lifting column and a mechanical arm, and the supporting frame is erected above the clamping device and can slide front and back relative to the clamping device; a vertically sliding lifting column is arranged on the supporting frame, a mechanical arm is arranged on the lifting column, and a cutting gun is installed at the tail end of the mechanical arm; the positioning device comprises a laser vision sensor, and the laser vision sensor is fixedly arranged on one side of the cutting gun; and the controller is electrically connected with the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device, and the controller is used for controlling work of the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device. Automatic tapping can be achieved, and the tapping efficiency and quality of the end socket are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of punching equipment, and particularly relates to an automatic head opening machine. Background Art

[0002] In the current container manufacturing industry, the head opening process is a crucial step, which directly affects the assembly quality and subsequent service performance of the container. Traditionally, this process relies on manual operations, including manual marking, template placement, and manual cutting. This approach has a series of significant problems and limitations. Firstly, it is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the opening position by manual operation, which is prone to positioning deviation, affecting the assembly accuracy and sealing performance of the container. Secondly, since the whole process relies on manpower, it not only consumes a large amount of time and labor, but also increases the labor intensity and operation risk of workers. In addition, manual cutting often results in uneven edges and low aesthetic degree, thus affecting the appearance quality and market competitiveness of the finished product. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] 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 an automatic head opening machine, which can realize automatic opening and improve the efficiency and quality of head opening.

[0004] An automatic head opening machine according to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model includes: a clamping device arranged on a machine base, the clamping device includes a plurality of clamping components, and the clamping components are adapted to clamp the head;

[0005] A cutting device arranged on the machine base, the cutting device includes a support frame, a lifting column and a robotic arm, the support frame is erected above the clamping device, and the support frame can slide back and forth relative to the clamping device; a vertically sliding lifting column is arranged on the support frame, a robotic arm is arranged on the lifting column, and a cutting torch is installed at the end of the robotic arm;

[0006] A positioning device including a laser vision sensor, the laser vision sensor is fixedly arranged on one side of the cutting torch;

[0007] A controller is electrically connected to the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device respectively, and the controller is used to control the operation of the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device.

[0008] An automatic head hole-opening machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: Through the clamping device and the cutting device, the whole process of head hole-opening can be automated. The clamping assembly can ensure the stable fixation of the head, avoiding the instability and positioning errors of manual operation. The laser vision sensor can improve the positioning accuracy and efficiency; The support frame, the lifting column and the robotic arm cooperate with each other, greatly enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment. It not only speeds up the hole-opening process, but also can adapt to heads of different shapes and sizes, thus greatly improving the versatility of the hole-opening machine; The hole-opening machine realizes automatic hole-opening, which can simplify the hole-opening process, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and also reduce the adverse effects caused by human operation errors.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping assembly includes a base, a claw, a chute and a screw. The chute is located on the base, the screw is arranged in the chute, and the claw is slidably connected to the chute. By providing an adjustable base, claw, chute and screw, the smoothness and stability of the clamping action can be ensured, and the versatility and flexibility of the equipment can be improved.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the claw is provided with an anti-slip pad. It can not only prevent the displacement between the claw and the head, but also prevent the claw from damaging the head, and can improve the product quality.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, an annular groove is arranged in the claw, and the annular groove is adapted to the edge contour of the head. Ensure that the claw can closely fit the edge of the head to form a more stable clamping effect.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping device includes three groups of the clamping assemblies, and the three groups of the clamping assemblies are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the machine base. Ensure that the head can be uniformly and stably clamped in three different directions. The three-point support can form a stable triangular layout, improving the structural rigidity and seismic resistance of the hole-opening machine.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a horizontal detector is arranged on one side of the clamping device. The horizontal detector is electrically connected to the controller, and the horizontal detector is used to obtain the level of the plane where the clamping device is located. Avoid the deviation of the hole-opening position caused by the unevenness of the equipment, and help to improve the hole-opening accuracy.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the machine base is provided with a position detection sensor, and the position detection sensor corresponds to the clamping assembly. The system can automatically detect whether the clamping assembly correctly clamps the head, improving the stability and safety during the hole-opening operation.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, an exhaust assembly is further provided inside the clamping device, and the suction port of the exhaust assembly corresponds to the head. It can reduce the soot in the cutting area, ensure the continuity of the hole-opening operation, and contribute to improving the production efficiency.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the robotic arm is a three-axis robotic arm. It helps to handle hole-opening tasks at different angles and depths, improving the versatility of the equipment.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the support frame is in the shape of a gantry. It makes full use of the vertical space of the equipment, enabling the clamping device and the cutting device to perform efficient operations in a compact space.

[0018] The additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be partly given in the following description, partly become obvious from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present utility model. Description of the Drawings

[0019] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, where:

[0020] Figure 1 is one of the schematic diagrams of the automatic head hole-opening machine according to the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is the second schematic diagram of the automatic head hole-opening machine according to the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals: head 100; support frame 110; lifting column 120; robotic arm 130; base 140; screw 150; claw 160; sliding groove 170; cutting torch 180. Detailed Embodiments

[0023] The following details the embodiments of the present utility model. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the 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.

[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are 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.

[0025] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is more than two, and understandings such as "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. do not include the corresponding number, while understandings such as "above", "below", "within", etc. include the corresponding number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and cannot 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.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms 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 terms in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0027] Referring to Figures 1 to 2 , an automatic head hole-opening machine, comprising: a clamping device disposed on a machine base, the clamping device including several clamping assemblies, and the clamping assemblies being adapted to clamp a head 100;

[0028] A cutting device disposed on the machine base, the cutting device including a support frame 110, a lifting column 120, and a robotic arm 130. The support frame 110 is erected above the clamping device, and the support frame 110 can slide back and forth relative to the clamping device; a vertically sliding lifting column 120 is disposed on the support frame 110, a robotic arm 130 is disposed on the lifting column 120, and a cutting torch 180 is installed at the end of the robotic arm 130;

[0029] A positioning device, including a laser vision sensor, and the laser vision sensor is fixedly disposed on one side of the cutting torch 180;

[0030] A controller, electrically connected to the clamping device, the cutting device, and the positioning device respectively, and the controller is used to control the operations of the clamping device, the cutting device, and the positioning device.

[0031] Through the clamping device and the cutting device, the whole process of opening a hole in the head 100 can be automated. The clamping assemblies can ensure the head 100 is firmly fixed, avoiding the instability and positioning errors of manual operations. The laser vision sensor can improve the positioning accuracy and efficiency; the support frame 110, the lifting column 120, and the robotic arm 130 cooperate with each other, greatly enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment. It not only speeds up the hole-opening process but also can adapt to heads 100 of different shapes and sizes, thus greatly improving the versatility of the hole-opening machine; the hole-opening machine realizes automatic hole-opening, which can simplify the hole-opening process, reduce the labor intensity of workers, and also reduce the adverse effects caused by human operation errors.

[0032] The clamping assembly includes a base 140, a clamping claw 160, a slide 170 and a screw 150. The slide 170 is located on the base 140, the screw 150 is arranged in the slide 170, and the clamping claw 160 is slidably connected with the slide 170. By providing an adjustable base 140, clamping claw 160, slide 170 and screw 150, the smoothness and stability of the clamping action can be ensured, and the versatility and flexibility of the equipment can be improved. The clamping claw 160 is provided with an anti-skid pad. It can not only prevent the displacement between the clamping claw 160 and the head 100, but also prevent the clamping claw 160 from damaging the head 100, which can improve the quality of the product.

[0033] An annular groove is provided in the claw 160, and the annular groove is adapted to the edge profile of the head 100. It is ensured that the claw 160 can fit closely to the edge of the head 100 to form a more stable clamping effect. It is understandable that the shape of the groove can also be straight or stepped to adapt to different heads 100. In this embodiment, the preferred embodiment is to use an annular groove. The annular design is not only convenient for quickly and accurately centering the head 100 during installation and reducing positioning time, but also because of its continuous and uniform contact surface, it simplifies the complexity of processing and manufacturing, thereby ensuring efficient production while taking into account cost-effectiveness.

[0034] The clamping device includes three groups of clamping assemblies, and the three groups of clamping assemblies are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the machine base. To ensure that the head 100 can be subjected to uniform and stable clamping force in three different directions, the three-point support can form a stable triangular layout, thereby improving the structural rigidity and seismic resistance of the hole opening machine. In some embodiments, in order to meet the processing requirements of larger-sized or special-shaped heads 100, the clamping device can be expanded to include four groups of clamping assemblies, which are distributed on the machine base in a cross-shaped layout. This design further strengthens the support for the head 100, and is particularly suitable for heads 100 with larger diameters or that require additional stability. The cross-distributed clamping assemblies can evenly distribute the weight of the head 100 and the reaction force generated during the cutting process, reduce local stress concentration, and protect the edge of the head 100 from damage. At the same time, it also improves the versatility and adaptability of the device, enabling it to adapt to a wider range of application scenarios and types of heads 100.

[0035] A level detector is provided on one side of the clamping device, which is electrically connected to the controller and is used to obtain the levelness of the plane where the clamping device is located. This avoids the deviation of the opening position due to uneven equipment and helps to improve the accuracy of the opening.

[0036] The machine base is provided with a position detection sensor, which is arranged corresponding to the clamping assembly. The system can automatically detect whether the clamping assembly correctly clamps the head 100, which can improve the stability and safety during the hole-opening operation. The position detection sensor can be an infrared detection head, and the infrared detection head is electrically connected to the controller. After receiving the signal, the controller will automatically verify the clamping effect. Only when it is confirmed that all clamping assemblies are in place and reach the ideal clamping force, will the subsequent hole-opening instruction be started, thus effectively preventing operation mistakes that may be caused by insufficient clamping or over-clamping, and ensuring the high stability and safety of the hole-opening process.

[0037] An exhaust assembly is also arranged in the clamping device, and the suction port of the exhaust assembly is arranged corresponding to the head 100. It can reduce the smoke and dust in the cutting area, ensure the continuity of the hole-opening operation, and contribute to improving the production efficiency.

[0038] The robotic arm 130 is a three-axis robotic arm. It helps to handle hole-opening tasks at different angles and depths, improving the versatility of the equipment. By using a three-axis robotic arm, the versatility of the equipment in diverse scenarios can be met. The support frame 110 is in the shape of a gantry. It makes full use of the vertical space of the equipment, enabling the clamping device and the cutting device to perform efficient operations in a compact space.

[0039] It can be understood that the existing hole-opening of the head 100 is basically carried out by manual scribing, lofting, and cutting. However, this device uses robotic technology. By inputting the parameters of the head 100 and the parameters required for hole-opening into the operating system, the device can accurately carry out the hole-opening of the head 100. Such technology can quickly and accurately carry out hole-opening, saving time and labor. The products made in this way are both beautiful and of guaranteed quality.

[0040] When carrying out cutting and hole-opening, input the detailed parameters of the head 100 on the operating system interface, including the diameter, height, straight edge section length, and thickness of the head 100. Then, input the parameters required for hole-opening, such as the diameter of the inserted pipe, the coordinate of the pipe center position, the angle between the pipe and the main axis of the head 100, the bevel angle, and the lead-in line length. The system generates a mathematical model of the branch pipe on the head 100 according to these parameters.

[0041] When determining the center of the head 100, there are two methods. Method one is the traditional way, using an inextensible rope to surround the bottom edge of the head 100 and finding the center point through the four - equal - division method. Method two is to use a laser ranging system. With the assistance of the system, it automatically calculates and precisely locates the center of the head 100. By setting the rotary head of the cutting torch 180 to the 0 - degree vertical state and aligning it with the center point of the head 100, adjusting to the cutting height, and then setting this point as the coordinate zero point. Set the center point of the head 100 as the system reference point to ensure that the cutting torch 180 can always return to this center position at any time. Based on the input parameters, the system generates a mathematical model and conducts precise positioning along the preset measurement lines and cutting lines through laser ranging to ensure that the position of the branch pipe on the head 100 is accurate. After completing all the preliminary preparations and verifications, the operator only needs to press the "Start" button, and the robot system will automatically perform the hole - opening operation and cut according to the preset hole - opening trajectory.

[0042] When the hole - opening machine is working, first, place the head 100 to be opened smoothly on the cutting workbench and fix the head 100 with the electric claws of the clamping device. The clamping device is equipped with an automatic adjustment mechanism that can adapt to heads 100 of different sizes to ensure firmness without slipping. Subsequently, input the specific parameters of the head 100, including diameter, height, etc., and the hole - opening parameters, such as hole - opening diameter, position coordinates, etc., into the touch - screen interface of the controller. Then, use the laser positioning system to quickly locate the center of the head 100. The operator selects the laser ranging function, and the laser vision sensor automatically emits laser and calculates the center of the head 100 to ensure that the positioning accuracy reaches the preset value. At the same time, the fine - tuning function of the clamping device can make fine adjustments to the head 100 according to needs to ensure more precise positioning. According to the input parameters, the controller calculates the hole - opening trajectory, and the robotic arm 130 automatically adjusts the cutting torch 180 to the preset starting position. The cutting torch 180 is equipped with a servo - motor drive to ensure smoothness and stability during the movement.

[0043] Before the formal cutting, the robot drives the cutting torch 180 to conduct a laser ranging calibration along the predetermined hole - opening path to ensure that the cutting trajectory is completely consistent with the design, further improving the accuracy of hole - opening. After completing the above steps, the operator starts the automatic cutting program. The robot system controls the cutting torch 180 to cut at a constant speed and force according to the preset path and parameters. The built - in cooling system of the cutting torch 180 effectively controls the heat during the cutting process, prevents the head 100 from deforming, and at the same time ensures that the cutting edge is smooth. After cutting is completed, the cutting device automatically retracts to the initial position, and the clamping device releases the head 100. The operator conducts a quality inspection on the hole - opening part to ensure that the hole diameter, position, and cutting surface quality all meet the requirements.

[0044] 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 gist of the present utility model within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the art to which it pertains.

Claims

1. An automatic head hole-opening machine, characterized in that, Comprising: A clamping device, arranged on the machine base. The clamping device includes a number of clamping components. The clamping components are adapted to clamp the head. A horizontal detector is arranged on one side of the clamping device. The horizontal detector is used to obtain the levelness of the plane where the clamping device is located. The clamping component includes a base, a claw, a chute and a screw. The chute is located on the base. The screw is arranged in the chute. The claw is slidably connected to the chute. An annular groove is arranged in the claw. The annular groove is adapted to the edge contour of the head; A cutting device, arranged on the machine base. The cutting device includes a support frame, a lifting column and a robotic arm. The support frame is erected above the clamping device. The support frame can slide back and forth relative to the clamping device; A vertically sliding lifting column is arranged on the support frame. A robotic arm is arranged on the lifting column. A cutting torch is installed at the end of the robotic arm; A positioning device, including a laser vision sensor. The laser vision sensor is fixedly arranged on one side of the cutting torch; A controller, electrically connected to the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device respectively. The horizontal detector is electrically connected to the controller. The controller is used to control the operation of the clamping device, the cutting device and the positioning device.

2. The automatic head hole-opening machine according to claim 1, wherein, The claw is provided with an anti-slip pad.

3. The automatic head punching machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping device includes three groups of the clamping components. The three groups of the clamping components are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the machine base.

4. The automatic opening machine for a head according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine base is provided with a position detection sensor. The position detection sensor is arranged corresponding to the clamping component.

5. The automatic head hole-opening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, An exhaust component is further arranged in the clamping device. The suction port of the exhaust component is arranged corresponding to the head.

6. The automatic head hole-opening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm is a three-axis robotic arm.

7. The automatic head hole drilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame is in the shape of a gantry.

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