Part decal system

A looped conveyor system for EV parts decoration ensures synchronized processing, addressing incomplete decoration issues by allowing parts to circulate for complete decoration, thereby improving efficiency and reducing rework.

CN223101249UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-15CHONGQING QICAI ELECTRIC VEHICLE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422138376.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-30
Publication Date
2025-07-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-30

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, some parts have missing patches during decal processing, which leads to the need to be re-transported to the decal device for processing in subsequent processing steps, reducing the processing efficiency.

Method used

A part decal system is designed, including a decal unit and a conveying unit. The conveying unit includes a circulation track and a grabber. The parts move circumferentially within the circulation track. The parts are detected through sensors to ensure the orderly movement of the feed rack and the efficient use of the decal unit.

Benefits of technology

It avoids the mismatch of the parts during the conveying process due to speed mismatch, improves the efficiency and smoothness of decal processing, and ensures that all parts are fully decalized.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part machining devices, and discloses a part decal system which comprises a decal unit and a conveying unit, the conveying unit comprises a conveying track and a feeding frame, the feeding frame can move along the conveying track, the feeding frame is used for conveying parts to the decal unit along the conveying track, and the decal unit is used for conveying the parts to the decal unit. The decal unit is used for carrying out decal processing on the parts; the conveying track comprises a circulating track, the circulating track is distributed in the circumferential direction of the decal unit, and the circulating track is used for enabling a feeding frame loaded with parts to be subjected to decal machining to move in the circumferential direction of the decal unit. The utility model has the beneficial effects of simple structure and high processing efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile part processing devices, and particularly relates to a part decal system. Background Art

[0002] In the production process of electric vehicles and other equipment, in order to improve the aesthetics of products and increase the recognition of products, personalized patterns are usually set on the surfaces of some appearance parts of these products. Among them, when processing personalized patterns, technologies such as painting and decaling are usually included. Among them, the decal process has been widely used in the production and processing of electric vehicles due to its advantages such as low cost, short processing time, and good effect. In order to ensure the decal quality of electric vehicles and improve the decal efficiency of electric vehicles, a decal device is usually used to perform decal processing on electric vehicles.

[0003] For example, the patent document with the publication number of CN216862098U discloses an efficient decal device for electric vehicle processing, which includes a chassis with a hollow interior and a plurality of support feet installed at the lower end of the chassis. A conveyor belt is horizontally and rotatably installed in the inner cavity of the chassis, and the conveyor belt extends to both sides and penetrates through the side walls of the chassis to the outer cavity of the chassis. A plurality of driving rollers are rotatably installed in the conveyor belt, and the central axis of one of the driving rollers extends backward and is coaxially and fixedly connected to the output end of a servo motor. The servo motor is horizontally and fixedly installed on the inner bottom wall of the chassis through a motor bracket, and a lifting cylinder is vertically and fixedly installed on the inner top wall of the chassis. This technical solution aims to solve the problems that the existing decal methods for electric vehicle processing are mostly manual decaling, the decal quality is poor, the decal effect cannot be guaranteed, and at the same time, the decal efficiency is low and the adaptability is poor.

[0004] Although the above technical solution can achieve efficient decaling of electric vehicles and ensure the quality and effect of decaling, during decal processing, multiple parts are usually sequentially conveyed to the decal device through a conveyor line for assembly line decal processing. When performing decal processing on parts, due to factors such as the speed and decal efficiency of the decal device, the decal device cannot process all the parts on the conveyor line, resulting in missed decals for some parts. In subsequent processing steps, the parts that have not been decaled need to be re-conveyed to the decal device for decal processing, resulting in a reduction in the efficiency of the decal processing procedure. Content of the Utility Model

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a part decal system to solve the technical problem that some parts are missed during decal processing in the prior art, and in subsequent processing steps, the parts that have not been decaled need to be re-conveyed to the decal device for decal processing.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present utility model adopts the following technical solution: A part decal system includes a decal unit and a conveying unit. The conveying unit includes a conveying track and a feeding rack. The feeding rack is movable along the conveying track. The feeding rack is used to convey parts along the conveying track to the decal unit. The decal unit is used for decal processing of parts. The conveying track includes a circulating track. The circulating track is circumferentially distributed around the decal unit. The circulating track is used to move the feeding rack loaded with parts to be decaled circumferentially around the decal unit.

[0007] The principle and advantages of this solution are as follows: When decaling parts, the parts to be decaled are conveyed along the feeding track into the circulating track. The parts to be decaled move circumferentially around the decal unit in the circulating track. The grasping part grasps and transfers the parts to be decaled in the circulating track to the decal unit for decal processing.

[0008] In this solution, when decaling parts, the parts to be decaled are circulated circumferentially around the decal unit, so that the parts to be decaled can continuously move in a cycle around the decal unit. When the decaling speed of the decal unit for parts does not match the part conveying speed, the parts can wait in the circulating track for the decal unit to process, avoiding the situation that the parts on the conveying track cannot be fully processed, resulting in the parts always occupying the conveying capacity of the conveying track on the conveying track.

[0009] Preferably, as an improvement, the conveying track further includes a feeding track and a discharging track. The feeding track and the discharging track are respectively located on both sides of the decal unit. The feeding track and the discharging track are both connected to the circulating track. The feeding track is used to convey the feeding rack to the decal unit. The discharging track is used to output the feeding rack. By combining the feeding track and the discharging track, an annular conveying track is formed between the decal unit and the previous process of the decal unit, so that the feeding rack can continuously move back and forth between the two processing processes during the conveying process, facilitating the continuous conveying of parts by the feeding rack.

[0010] Preferably, as an improvement, an active track is provided between the circulating track and the ends of the feeding track and the discharging track close to the decal unit. The active track is used to connect the circulating track with the feeding track or the discharging track. This enables the circulating track to keep the parts that have not been decaled in the circulating track waiting for the decal processing of the decal unit, avoiding the situation that the parts that have not passed through the decal unit are conveyed to the previous processing process through the discharging track, and at the same time ensuring the orderly movement of the feeding rack in the feeding track, the circulating track and the discharging track in the conveying unit.

[0011] Preferably, as an improvement, a sensor is provided on one side of the circulation track close to the discharge track. The sensor is used to detect the weight of the passing material feeding rack, and the circulation track is used to control the movement of the material feeding rack towards the discharge track according to the detection value of the sensor. By detecting the weight of the material feeding rack passing through the sensor, the conveying unit can quickly and accurately judge the part placement situation of the material feeding rack, ensuring that the material feeding rack after the parts are taken can be output through the discharge track in time, and avoiding excessive material feeding racks in the circulation track, resulting in blockage in the circulation track.

[0012] Preferably, as an improvement, a weighing plate is provided on one side of the circulation track close to the discharge track. The weighing plate is located above the contact surface between the circulation track and the material feeding rack, and the sensor detects the pressure received by the weighing plate. By detecting the weight of the material feeding rack when it passes through, the normal movement of the material feeding rack will not be affected during the detection process, ensuring the orderly movement of each material feeding rack in the circulation track and improving the smoothness of the material feeding rack conveying.

[0013] Preferably, as an improvement, the conveying unit further includes a grasping part, which is located between the circulation track and the decal unit, and the grasping part is used to grasp the parts on the circulation track to the decal unit for decal processing. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the part decal system in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the sensor distribution in the embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Embodiment

[0016] The following is further detailed through specific embodiments:

[0017] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings of the specification include: decal unit 1, processing table 101, decal machine 102, conveying unit 2, conveying track 201, feeding track 202, discharge track 203, circulation track 204, material feeding rack 205, movable track 206, grasping part 3, weighing plate 4, sensor 401.

[0018] As shown in the attachment Figure 1 A part decal system includes a decal unit 1 and a conveying unit 2. The conveying unit 2 is used to convey the parts to be decaled to the decal unit 1, and the decal unit 1 is used to perform decal processing on the parts.

[0019] The decal unit 1 includes a processing table 101, and a decal machine 102 is provided on the processing table 101. The decal machine 102 is used for decal processing of parts. The specific content of the decal machine 102 is prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0020] The conveying unit 2 includes a conveying track 201 and a feeding rack 205. The conveying track 201 connects the decal processing procedure and the pre-decal procedure. The feeding rack 205 can move along the conveying track 201. Specifically, in this embodiment, the conveying track 201 can be an overhead track. The top of the feeding rack 205 is slidably connected to the conveying track 201 through rollers, and the other end of the feeding rack 205 extends downward in the height direction. A plurality of trays are bolted or welded inside the feeding rack 205. The trays are used for placing the parts to be decal processed. The feeding rack 205 is used for conveying the parts along the conveying track 201 into the decal unit 1 for decal processing. By separating the conveying unit 2 and the decal unit 1, the conveying and decal processing of the parts can be carried out independently of each other, avoiding the accumulation of parts in the conveying unit 2 when the processing speed of the decal unit 1 for the parts is slow, and affecting the smoothness of the conveying of the parts by the conveying unit 2.

[0021] The conveying track 201 includes a feeding track 202 and a discharging track 203. The feeding track 202 and the discharging track 203 are respectively located on both sides of the decal unit 1. The feeding track 202 is used for conveying the feeding rack 205 to the decal unit 1 for unloading, and the discharging track 203 is used for conveying the feeding rack 205 after unloading to the previous process of decal processing to transport the parts; the conveying unit 2 further includes a circulating track 204. The circulating track 204 is distributed circumferentially around the decal unit 1. The circulating track 204 is used for moving the feeding rack 205 loaded with the parts to be decal processed circumferentially around the decal unit 1, facilitating the decal unit 1 to pick up the parts during the processing. By combining the feeding track 202 and the discharging track 203, an annular conveying track 201 is formed between the decal unit 1 and the previous process of decal processing, enabling the feeding rack 205 to continuously reciprocate between the two processing procedures during the conveying process, facilitating the continuous conveying of the parts by the feeding rack 205. And by setting the circulating track 204 around the circumference of the decal unit 1, when the parts to be decaled pass through the decal unit 1, they can move circumferentially around the decal unit 1, increasing the moving distance of the parts at the decal unit 1 and prolonging the residence time of the parts near the decal unit 1, ensuring that the decal unit 1 can perform full decal processing on the parts on the feeding rack 205.

[0022] At the corresponding positions of the loop track 204 close to one end of the feeding track 202 and the discharging track 203 near the decal unit 1, there is a movable track 206. The movable track 206 includes a track, and the specific structure of the track is the same as that of the loop track 204. The movable track 206 can move between the loop track 204 and the feeding track 202 or the discharging track 203. The movable track 206 is used to connect the loop track 204 with the feeding track 202 or the discharging track 203, so that the feeding rack 205 on the feeding unit can move into the loop track 204, or convey the feeding rack 205 in the loop track 204 to the discharging track 203. The specific content of switching the feeding rack 205 between the loop track 204 and the feeding track 202 or the discharging track 203 through the movable track 206 is the prior art and will not be elaborated here. This enables the loop track 204 to keep the parts without decals in the loop track 204 waiting for the decal processing by the decal unit 1, avoiding the parts that have not passed through the decal unit 1 being conveyed to the previous processing step through the discharging track 203, and at the same time ensuring the orderly movement of the feeding rack 205 in the feeding track, the loop track 204 and the discharging track 203 in the conveying unit 2.

[0023] As shown in the attached Figure 2 figure, on one side of the loop track 204 close to the discharging track 203, there is a sensor 401. The sensor 401 is used to detect the weight of the passing feeding rack 205. Specifically, on one side of the loop track 204 close to the discharging track 203, there is a weighing plate 4. The weighing plate 4 is located above the contact surface between the loop track 204 and the feeding rack 205. The detection end of the sensor 401 is connected to one side of the weighing plate 4 close to the loop track 204. The sensor 401 detects the pressure received by the weighing plate 4 when the feeding rack 205 passes. Preferably, in this embodiment, the sensor 401 is a pressing force sensor 401 with the model number F1211. In other embodiments, other models of sensors 401 can also be selected. When conveying the feeding rack 205, when the sensor 401 detects that there are still parts on the feeding rack 205 that have not been taken, the feeding rack 205 is cycled in the loop track 204; when it is detected that there are no parts on the feeding rack 205, the parts are conveyed to the discharging track 203 through the movable track 206 for output. The specific content of controlling the movement of the feeding rack 205 through the detection content of the sensor 401 is the prior art and will not be elaborated here. By detecting the weight of the passing feeding rack 205 through the sensor 401, the conveying unit 2 can quickly and accurately judge the part placement situation of the feeding rack 205, ensuring that the feeding rack 205 with all parts taken can be output through the discharging track 203 in time, and avoiding excessive feeding racks 205 in the loop track 204, resulting in blockage in the loop track 204.

[0024] The conveying unit 2 further includes a grasping part 3, which is located between the circulating track 204 and the decal unit 1. The grasping part 3 is used to grasp the parts in the feeding rack 205 on the circulating track 204 and transfer them to the decal unit 1 for decal processing. In this embodiment, the grasping part 3 can be a part grasping mechanism such as a robotic arm. The specific structure of the grasping part 3 for grasping and transferring parts is the prior art and will not be elaborated here.

[0025] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0026] When performing decal processing on parts, the parts to be decaled are conveyed along the feeding track 202 into the circulating track 204. The parts to be decaled move circumferentially along the circulating track 204 around the decal unit 1. The grasping part 3 grasps and transfers the parts to be decaled in the circulating track 204 to the decal unit 1 for decal processing.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, in this solution, when performing decal processing on parts, the parts to be decaled are moved in a cycle circumferentially around the decal unit 1, so that the parts to be decaled can continuously move in a cycle circumferentially around the decal unit 1. When the decal processing speed of the decal unit 1 for the parts does not match the part conveying speed, the parts can wait in the circulating track 204 for the decal unit 1 to process, avoiding the situation that the parts on the conveying track 201 cannot be fully processed, resulting in the parts always occupying the transport capacity of the conveying track 201 on the conveying track 201.

[0028] The above are only the embodiments of the present invention. Specific technical solutions and / or common knowledge such as characteristics well known in the art are not described in detail here. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention, and these will not affect the implementation effect of the present invention and the practicability of the patent. The protection scope required by this application should be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation manners described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A component decal system, characterized in that: It includes a decal unit and a conveying unit. The conveying unit includes a conveying track and a feeding rack. The feeding rack is movable along the conveying track. The feeding rack is used to convey parts along the conveying track to the decal unit, and the decal unit is used to perform decal processing on the parts. The conveying track includes a circulating track, and the circulating track is distributed circumferentially around the decal unit. The circulating track is used to move the feeding rack loaded with parts to be decaled circumferentially around the decal unit.

2. The parts decal system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying track further includes a feeding track and a discharging track. The feeding track and the discharging track are respectively located on both sides of the decal unit. The feeding track and the discharging track are both connected to the circulating track. The feeding track is used to convey the feeding rack to the decal unit, and the discharging track is used to output the feeding rack.

3. The parts decal system according to claim 2, characterized in that: An active track is provided between the circulating track and the ends of the feeding track and the discharging track close to the decal unit. The active track is used to connect the circulating track with the feeding track or the discharging track.

4. A component decal system according to claim 2, characterized in that: A sensor is provided on one side of the circulating track close to the discharging track. The sensor is used to detect the weight of the passing feeding rack, and the circulating track is used to control the movement of the feeding rack towards the discharging track according to the detection value of the sensor.

5. A part decal system according to claim 4, characterized in that: A weighing plate is provided on one side of the circulating track close to the discharging track. The weighing plate is located above the contact surface between the circulating track and the feeding rack, and the sensor detects the pressure received by the weighing plate.

6. A component decal system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying unit further includes a grasping part, and the grasping part is located between the circulating track and the decal unit. The grasping part is used to grasp the parts on the circulating track to the decal unit for decal processing.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Efficient decal device for electric vehicle machining

    CN216862098U