Aluminum pipe machining, feeding and positioning tool

Through laser sensors and limit blocks, the cache platform, over-push cylinder and direct-push cylinder, the precise positioning and automatic loading of aluminum tube workpieces is achieved, solving the problem of disorderly loading in aluminum tube processing and improving production efficiency and safety.

CN223172533UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01SHANDONG CHENXUAN ROBOT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422443710.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-10
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-10

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Technical Problem

During the processing of existing aluminum pipes, the cut workpieces fall into the aggregate box in disorder, which requires manual handling, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

The laser sensor and limit block are used to combine the cache platform, over-push cylinder and direct-push cylinder to achieve accurate positioning and automatic loading of aluminum tube workpieces, and reduce manual intervention through robot grasping.

Benefits of technology

It improves the positioning accuracy and production efficiency of aluminum pipe processing, reduces manual operation risks, and ensures operation safety and production fluency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an aluminum pipe processing feeding positioning tool which comprises a machine frame, a laser sensor and an aluminum pipe workpiece, and a buffering platform is obliquely arranged at the top end of the machine frame. The aluminum pipe workpieces are movably arranged on the temporary storage platform. An L-shaped frame is fixedly mounted at the lowest end of the caching platform; two limiting blocks are arranged at the end, away from the temporary storage platform, of the top end of the L-shaped frame. A pushing groove is formed in the position, located on one side of the L-shaped frame, of the lower end of the temporary storage platform. Positioning is accurate, a sensor guarantees automatic control of the whole platform, manual intervention is reduced through automatic pushing and direct pushing mechanisms, the feeding time is shortened, the overall production efficiency is improved, tool flowing type operation is achieved, workpieces cut at the front end can roll down along a slope in a limited mode and directly reach a feeding station, a profile frame structure is adopted for the bottom, and the production efficiency is improved. The overall lightweight design structure is attractive while the strength is guaranteed; the device is simple in structure, convenient to operate and worthy of popularization.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pipe processing feeding equipment, and particularly relates to a feeding positioning tooling for aluminum pipe processing. Background Technique

[0002] In modern manufacturing, the processing and positioning of aluminum pipe workpieces is an important link. With the development of automation technology, the traditional manual feeding method has gradually been replaced by automated equipment to improve production efficiency and processing accuracy. Therefore, a feeding positioning tooling for aluminum pipe processing has emerged. This tooling is applicable to the feeding working conditions of circular pipe parts. The existing working mode is that the cutting machine randomly drops the cut workpieces into the aggregate box, and manual handling is disordered and the production efficiency is low. For this reason, we propose a feeding positioning tooling for aluminum pipe processing. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a feeding positioning tooling for aluminum pipe processing to solve the problems put forward in the above background technique.

[0004] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solution: A feeding positioning tooling for aluminum pipe processing, which includes a frame, a laser sensor and an aluminum pipe workpiece. A buffer platform is inclinedly arranged at the top end of the frame; the aluminum pipe workpieces are arranged movably on the buffer platform; an L-shaped frame is fixedly installed at the lowest end of the buffer platform; two limit blocks are arranged at one end of the top of the L-shaped frame far away from the buffer platform; a pushing groove is opened on one side of the low end of the buffer platform and located at the L-shaped frame; a cylinder frame is fixedly installed on one side of the buffer platform bottom end and located at the pushing groove; a pushing block is fixedly arranged at the output end of the cylinder frame; a direct pushing cylinder is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the L-shaped frame.

[0005] Preferably, a limit plate is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the buffer platform, and the side of the limit plate contacts with one end of the aluminum pipe workpiece.

[0006] Preferably, two laser sensors are provided, and the two laser sensors are respectively on the buffer platform and the L-shaped frame.

[0007] Preferably, the pushing block is adapted to the pushing groove, and the length of the pushing groove is less than the length of the aluminum pipe workpiece.

[0008] Preferably, the two limit blocks are integrally formed with the L-shaped frame.

[0009] Preferably, the frame adopts a profile welding form, and the surface of the frame is sprayed with plastic.

[0010] Preferably, adjustable foot cups are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom end of the frame.

[0011] Advantages: Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows: Through the precise positioning of the laser sensor and the effective limitation of the limit block, high-precision positioning of the aluminum tube workpiece during the processing is ensured, with accurate positioning. The sensor guarantees the automatic control of the entire platform. Through the setting of the buffer platform, the push cylinder and the direct push cylinder, the automatic push and direct push mechanisms reduce manual intervention, shorten the feeding time, improve the overall production efficiency, make the operation process safer, reduce the potential risks brought by manual operation for workers, and the tooling has a mobile operation. The workpiece completed by front-end cutting can roll down along the slope limit and directly reach the feeding station. The bottom adopts a profile frame structure, which ensures strength while having an overall lightweight design and beautiful appearance. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 Fig. is the overall structural schematic diagram of a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing proposed by the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 Fig. is the three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing proposed by the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 Fig. is the side view structural schematic diagram of a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing proposed by the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 Fig. is the top view structural schematic diagram of a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing proposed by the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 Fig. is the front view partial structural schematic diagram of a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing proposed by the present utility model.

[0017] In the drawings: 1 - frame, 2 - buffer platform, 3 - L-shaped frame, 4 - limit block, 5 - push groove, 6 - limit plate, 7 - cylinder frame, 8 - push cylinder, 9 - push block, 10 - direct push cylinder, 11 - laser sensor, 12 - adjustable foot cup, 13 - aluminum tube workpiece. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment

[0018] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present utility model, the following further describes the present utility model with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0019] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the present utility model. However, the present utility model can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0020] Embodiment

[0021] Please refer to the attached drawings of the specification. In the embodiment of the present utility model, a feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing includes a frame 1, a laser sensor 11, and an aluminum tube workpiece 13. A buffer platform 2 is inclinedly arranged at the top end of the frame 1; the aluminum tube workpieces 13 are arranged movably on the buffer platform 2; an L-shaped frame 3 is fixedly installed at the lowest end of the buffer platform 2; two limit blocks 4 are arranged at one end of the top of the L-shaped frame 3 away from the buffer platform 2; a pushing groove 5 is opened on one side of the low end of the buffer platform 2 where the L-shaped frame 3 is located; a cylinder frame 7 is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom end of the buffer platform 2 where the pushing groove 5 is located; a pushing block 9 is fixedly arranged at the output end of the cylinder frame 7; a direct pushing cylinder 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the L-shaped frame 3, and a limit plate 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the buffer platform 2, and the side of the limit plate 6 contacts one end of the aluminum tube workpiece 13. Two laser sensors 11 are provided, and the two laser sensors 11 are respectively on the buffer platform 2 and the L-shaped frame 3. The two laser sensors are used to detect the position of the workpiece. When the workpiece is detected, a signal for the robot to grab is given. When the workpiece is not detected at the back end, a replenishment application is sent. The pushing block 9 is adapted to the pushing groove 5, and the length of the pushing groove 5 is less than the length of the aluminum tube workpiece 13. The two limit blocks 4 are integrally formed with the L-shaped frame 3. The frame 1 is in the form of profile welding, and the surface of the frame 1 is sprayed with plastic, which not only ensures stable structure and low cost but also ensures neat appearance. Adjustable feet 12 are fixedly installed around the bottom end of the frame 1. The adjustable feet are suitable for height adjustment to improve the cooperation degree with the front tube cutting mechanism.

[0022] Usage process:

[0023] In use, by adjusting the height of the adjustable feet, the cooperation degree between the device and the front pipe cutting mechanism is improved. Due to gravity, the cut aluminum pipe workpiece 13 slides along the inclined buffer platform and is arranged in sequence to the lowest point. One of the aluminum pipe workpieces is located directly above the pushing groove. The limiting plate 6 on the side of the aluminum pipe workpiece is used to limit the aluminum pipe workpiece to prevent it from sliding or tilting. The laser sensor 11 monitors the position of the aluminum pipe workpiece in real time. When the aluminum pipe workpiece reaches the predetermined position, the sensor transmits a signal to the control system to trigger subsequent operations. Two laser sensors 11 are used to detect the position of the aluminum pipe workpiece. After detecting the aluminum pipe workpiece, a signal for the robot to grasp is given. When the aluminum pipe workpiece is not detected at the rear end, a replenishment application is issued. Through the precise positioning of the laser sensor and the effective limitation of the limiting block, the high-precision positioning of the aluminum pipe workpiece during the processing is ensured. Once the aluminum pipe workpiece is in place, the cylinder in the cylinder frame 7 is activated, and the pushing block 9 pushes the aluminum pipe workpiece forward through the pushing groove 5 to make it enter the feeding station. The limiting block 4 is integrally formed with the L-shaped frame 3, which effectively limits the lateral movement of the aluminum pipe workpiece and positions the position of the aluminum pipe workpiece after feeding to prevent it from falling. The direct-push cylinder limits the left and right positions of the aluminum pipe workpiece, and the pushing cylinder 8 controls the dropping of the workpiece. When the aluminum pipe workpiece at the lowest feeding station is taken away by the robot, the pushing cylinder 8 can allow the aluminum pipe workpiece to enter the feeding station.

[0024] In the above process, through the precise positioning of the laser sensor and the effective limitation of the limiting block, the high-precision positioning of the aluminum pipe workpiece during the processing is ensured, with accurate positioning. The sensor ensures the automatic control of the entire platform. Through the settings of the buffer platform, the pushing cylinder and the direct-push cylinder, the automatic pushing and direct-pushing mechanisms reduce manual intervention, shorten the feeding time, improve the overall production efficiency, make the operation process safer, and reduce the potential risks brought by manual operation for workers. The tooling has a mobile operation mode, and the workpieces completed by front-end cutting can roll down along the slope limit and directly reach the feeding station. The bottom adopts a profile frame structure, which ensures strength while having an overall lightweight design and a beautiful structure; the structure of this application is simple, highly practical, and easy to operate, worthy of promotion.

[0025] In the above specific embodiments, the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of the present utility model have been further described in detail. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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 on the present utility model.

[0027] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is usually placed during use, and 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 on the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In addition, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging", etc. do not mean that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but may be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but may be slightly inclined.

[0030] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being above or below the second feature may include the direct contact of the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features between them. Moreover, the first feature being above, over and on the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being below, under and beneath the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

Claims

1. An aluminum tube processing loading and positioning tooling, characterized in that: It includes a frame (1), a laser sensor (11) and an aluminum tube workpiece (13). A buffer platform (2) is inclinedly arranged at the top end of the frame (1); the aluminum tube workpieces (13) are arranged movably on the buffer platform (2); an L-shaped frame (3) is fixedly installed at the lowest end of the buffer platform (2); two limit blocks (4) are arranged at one end of the top end of the L-shaped frame (3) far away from the buffer platform (2); a pushing groove (5) is formed at the low end of the buffer platform (2) on one side of the L-shaped frame (3); a cylinder frame (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the buffer platform (2) on one side of the pushing groove (5); a pushing block (9) is fixedly arranged at the output end of the cylinder frame (7); a direct-pushing cylinder (10) is fixedly installed at one side of the top end of the L-shaped frame (3).

2. The aluminum pipe processing feeding and positioning tooling according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limit plate (6) is fixedly installed at one side of the top end of the buffer platform (2), and the side of the limit plate (6) is in contact with one end of the aluminum tube workpiece (13).

3. The feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing according to claim 1, wherein: Two laser sensors (11) are provided, and the two laser sensors (11) are respectively on the buffer platform (2) and the L-shaped frame (3).

4. A feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing block (9) is adapted to the pushing groove (5), and the length of the pushing groove (5) is less than the length of the aluminum tube workpiece (13).

5. The feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing according to claim 1, wherein: The two limit blocks (4) are integrally formed with the L-shaped frame (3).

6. The feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame is in the form of profile welding, and the surface of the frame is spray-coated.

7. The feeding and positioning tooling for aluminum tube processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: Adjustable foot cups (12) are fixedly installed around the bottom end of the frame (1).