Plate spring assembly turnover device of automatic assembly line

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of plate spring production, and relates to a plate spring assembly turnover device of an automatic assembly line, which comprises a base, a transposition mechanism arranged at the top of the base, a turnover mechanism arranged on the transposition mechanism, a jaw mechanism arranged inside the turnover mechanism, a transposition guide slide rail mounted on the base, and a turnover seat arranged on the turnover mechanism. The turnover seat is connected with the transposition guide sliding rail, the turnover motor is arranged on one side of the turnover seat, the turnover body is arranged at the top of the turnover seat, the turnover shaft is arranged at the center of the turnover body in a penetrating mode, one end of the turnover shaft is fixedly connected through the bearing, the turnover gear is arranged on the edge of the turnover body and connected to the turnover motor, and the jaw guide sliding rail is arranged on the inner wall of the turnover body. And an upper jaw and a lower jaw are arranged on the jaw guide slide rail. The plate spring assembly overturning device can overturn a plate spring assembly, ensures that the material taking and placing positions are accurate, is accurately matched with an upstream process and a downstream process, and meets the automation requirement of a production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of leaf spring production, and particularly relates to a leaf spring assembly turning device for an automatic assembly line. Background Art

[0002] Leaf spring assemblies are used in the suspension systems of heavy vehicles like trucks and vans. As a crucial component of vehicle suspension systems, leaf spring assemblies require a series of complex operations on the assembly line, including flipping, positioning, and installation. Existing automated leaf spring assembly lines typically consist of multiple workstations, including loading, welding, inspection, flipping, and installation. The flipping process requires the use of hydraulic or electric systems, rotating the mechanical structure to flip the leaf spring 180 degrees or other angles.

[0003] The existing leaf spring assembly automatic assembly line flip device has achieved a certain degree of automation, but still has the following shortcomings:

[0004] 1. The flipping process is not precise enough: Most existing flipping devices are driven by hydraulic systems, which are prone to vibration and deviation during the flipping process. Especially when handling leaf springs of different sizes and weights, accurate positioning cannot be achieved;

[0005] 2. Lack of flexibility: Traditional flipping devices often only support fixed-angle flipping, such as 180 degrees, and cannot meet the flipping requirements of other angles required by certain special processes, resulting in poor flexibility;

[0006] 3. The clamping is not stable enough: when turning over a large or unevenly weighted leaf spring, it may become loose or slip during the turning process, affecting the assembly quality;

[0007] 4. Limited efficiency: Due to the limited flipping speed and long device response time, the overall production efficiency is restricted.

[0008] Therefore, a leaf spring assembly turning device for an automatic assembly line is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line, which flips the leaf spring assembly and ensures the accuracy of the positions of taking and putting materials, accurately coordinates with upstream and downstream processes, meets the automation requirements of the production line, and solves the problems of the existing technology such as insufficient precision, insufficient flexibility, unstable clamping and limited efficiency in the flipping process.

[0010] To achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is that the utility model provides a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line, which includes a base. A transposition mechanism is arranged on the top of the base, a flipping mechanism is arranged on the transposition mechanism, and a jaw mechanism is arranged inside the flipping mechanism. A transposition guiding slide rail is installed on the base. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping seat, the flipping seat is connected to the transposition guiding slide rail, a flipping motor is arranged on one side of the flipping seat, a flipping body is arranged on the top of the flipping seat, a flipping shaft is arranged through the center position of the flipping body, one end of the flipping shaft is fixedly connected through a bearing, the edge of the flipping body is provided with a flipping gear, the flipping gear is connected to the flipping motor, a jaw guiding slide rail is arranged on the inner wall of the flipping body, and an upper jaw and a lower jaw are arranged on the jaw guiding slide rail.

[0011] Preferably, the transposition mechanism includes a first transposition device and a second transposition device, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the transposition mechanism.

[0012] Preferably, a clutch is arranged at one end of the flipping motor, and the flipping gear is connected to the flipping motor through the clutch.

[0013] Preferably, a jaw cylinder is arranged at the end of the jaw guiding slide rail.

[0014] Preferably, the flipping body is semicircular.

[0015] Preferably, stop buffer devices are arranged in front of and behind the first transposition device and the second transposition device.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the utility model are as follows.

[0017] 1. The utility model can flip the leaf spring assembly, ensure the accurate positions of taking and placing materials, accurately cooperate with the upstream process and the downstream process, and meet the automation requirements of the production line.

[0018] 2. The utility model solves the automation requirements of the leaf spring assembly in the assembly line, can flip the leaf spring assembly 180° under restraint, seamlessly connect with the upstream and downstream workstations, and save labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for description in the embodiments. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a front view of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0021] Figure 2Side view of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0022] Figure 3 Initial state diagram of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0023] Figure 4 Second state diagram of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0024] Figure 5 Third state diagram of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0025] Figure 6 Fourth state diagram of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0026] Figure 7 Fifth state diagram of a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line;

[0027] In each of the above figures, 1. base, 2. first transposition device, 3. second transposition device, 4. transposition guide slide rail, 5. flipping seat, 6. flipping body, 7. flipping gear, 8. upper jaw, 9. lower jaw, 10. jaw guide slide rail, 11. flipping shaft, 12. jaw cylinder, 13. flipping motor, 14. clutch. Detailed implementation mode

[0028] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying 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.

[0029] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed in the following specification.

[0030] Embodiment 1, as Figure 1-2 shown, a leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line includes a base 1. The base 1 serves as the support structure of the entire device, providing a stable foundation for each component, ensuring stability and seismic resistance, and improving the service life of the overall device.

[0031] A transposition mechanism is provided at the top of the base 1. The transposition mechanism realizes mobile transposition. A flipping mechanism is provided on the transposition mechanism. The flipping mechanism realizes angular flipping. A jaw mechanism is provided inside the flipping mechanism, and the jaw mechanism can clamp the leaf spring assembly. The flipping mechanism is powered by a flipping motor 13. A clutch 14 is provided at the output end of the motor. The large and small externally meshing gears are used to drive the flipping body 6 to make a 180° back-and-forth flip around the flipping shaft 11.

[0032] A transposition guiding slide rail 4 is installed on the base 1. The transposition guiding slide rail 4 provides a moving track. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping seat 5. The flipping seat 5 carries the flipping body 6. It has a stable structural design, can bear a large weight and maintain the stability of flipping. The flipping seat 5 is connected to the transposition guiding slide rail 4, and the flipping seat 5 can move linearly on the transposition guiding slide rail 4. A flipping motor 13 is provided on one side of the flipping seat 5, and the flipping motor 13 provides driving force for flipping.

[0033] A flipping body 6 is provided at the top of the flipping seat 5. The flipping body 6 can perform a flipping operation and drive the internal jaw mechanism to flip. A flipping shaft 11 passes through the center position of the flipping body 6. One end of the flipping shaft 11 is fixedly connected by a bearing. The flipping shaft 11 is connected to the center of the flipping body 6, enabling the flipping body 6 to rotate around the flipping shaft 11 and providing good support during the flipping process. The edge of the flipping body 6 is provided with a flipping gear 7. The flipping gear 7 is connected to the flipping motor 13. The flipping gear 7 transmits the power of the flipping motor 13 to realize the flipping action of the flipping body 6, which can ensure the precise control of the flipping action and improve the stability and response speed of flipping.

[0034] A jaw guiding slide rail 10 is provided on the inner wall of the flipping body 6. The jaw guiding slide rail 10 guides the movement of the upper jaw 8 and the lower jaw 9, enabling the upper jaw 8 and the lower jaw 9 to accurately clamp and release the leaf spring assembly. The upper jaw 8 and the lower jaw 9 are provided on the guiding slide rail. The upper jaw 8 and the lower jaw 9 clamp the leaf spring assembly, ensuring the fixity and safety during the flipping process, reducing slippage and loosening during the flipping process, and effectively improving the assembly quality.

[0035] Next, specifically describe the specific designs of the above key components:

[0036] The transposition mechanism includes a first transposition device 2 and a second transposition device 3, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the transposition mechanism. The first transposition device 2 and the second transposition device 3 drive the flipping mechanism to move its position, adjust and transform the position of the leaf spring assembly, so as to prepare for the flipping action.

[0037] One end of the flipping motor 13 is provided with a clutch 14, and the flipping gear 7 is connected to the flipping motor 13 through the clutch 14. The clutch 14 connects and disconnects the transmission between the flipping motor 13 and the flipping gear 7, improving the operation flexibility, enabling disconnection protection under specific conditions to prevent damage caused by excessive load, and after disconnection, the flipping body 6 can be reset by its own gravity, which is convenient and power-saving.

[0038] A jaw cylinder 12 is provided at the end of the jaw guiding slide rail 10. The jaw cylinder 12 drives the opening and closing of the upper jaw 8 and the lower jaw 9 in a pneumatic or hydraulic manner, for clamping and releasing the leaf spring assembly. It has a fast response speed, strong adaptability, can precisely control the clamping force, and improves the operation safety. The large-diameter jaw cylinder 12 provides a clamping force, which can firmly clamp the leaf spring assembly and prevent displacement during the flipping process.

[0039] The flipping body 6 is semicircular. The straight edge of the semicircular structure helps to better adapt to the leaf spring assembly, and at the same time, the arc edge is used to design the connection between the flipping gear 7 and the flipping motor 13 to provide good support.

[0040] Stop buffer devices are provided before and after the first transposition device 2 and the second transposition device 3, ensuring accurate stop of the flipping mechanism after position switching and seamless connection with the upstream and downstream workstations.

[0041] Embodiment 2: A leaf spring assembly flipping device as shown in Embodiment 1 is used on an automatic assembly line for leaf spring assemblies. After passing through processes such as lamination, pressing, inserting a center pin, and clamping in the previous several workstations, the leaf spring becomes a leaf spring assembly. At this time, the placement posture of the leaf spring assembly is the upper bow shape "︵" perpendicular to the feeding direction of the production line. At this time, it is necessary to flip the leaf spring assembly 180° to become the lower bending shape "︶" perpendicular to the feeding direction of the production line. During operation, there are three positions on the transposition guiding slide rail 4: the material taking position, the middle position, and the material placing position.

[0042] The specific operation is as follows:

[0043] As Figure 3 shown, in the initial state, the jaws are open and waiting at the middle position.

[0044] As Figure 4 shown, when it is necessary to take the material, the flipping mechanism first moves to the material taking position, the jaws open, and the lower jaw 9 is lower than the support surface.

[0045] As Figure 5 shown, after receiving the material taking signal, the jaws close to clamp the leaf spring assembly. At this time, the lower jaw 9 is slightly higher than the support surface.

[0046] As Figure 6 shown, the flipping mechanism first moves to the middle position, and the jaws clamp the leaf spring assembly and rotate 180°.

[0047] As Figure 7 shown, the flipping mechanism moves to the feeding position, the jaws open, and the leaf spring assembly is placed on the external feeding support column. After flipping, the flipping mechanism retracts to the middle position and then rotates 180°, returning to the initial state and waiting here.

[0048] All standard parts used in the present utility model can be purchased from the market. Special-shaped parts can be customized according to the descriptions in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts the conventional connection method in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here. The content not described in detail in this specification belongs to the prior art well-known to those skilled in the art.

[0049] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and it is not intended to limit the present utility model in other forms. Any person skilled in the art may use the technical content disclosed above to make changes or modifications into equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes and apply them to other fields. However, as long as it does not depart from the technical solution content of the present utility model, any simple modification, equivalent change, and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A leaf spring assembly flipping device for an automatic assembly line, comprising a base, a transposition mechanism is arranged on the top of the base, a flipping mechanism is arranged on the transposition mechanism, and a jaw mechanism is arranged inside the flipping mechanism, characterized in that, A transposition guiding slide rail is installed on the base. The flipping mechanism includes a flipping seat which is connected to the transposition guiding slide rail. A flipping motor is arranged on one side of the flipping seat, and a flipping body is arranged on the top of the flipping seat. A flipping shaft passes through the center position of the flipping body, and one end of the flipping shaft is fixedly connected through a bearing. The edge of the flipping body is set as a flipping gear which is connected to the flipping motor. A jaw guiding slide rail is arranged on the inner wall of the flipping body, and an upper jaw and a lower jaw are arranged on the jaw guiding slide rail.

2. The leaf spring assembly flipping device of an automatic assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transposition mechanism includes a first transposition device and a second transposition device which are respectively arranged on both sides of the transposition mechanism.

3. The leaf spring assembly flipping device of an automatic assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A clutch is arranged at one end of the flipping motor, and the flipping gear is connected to the flipping motor through the clutch.

4. The leaf spring assembly flipping device of an automatic assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, A jaw cylinder is arranged at the end of the jaw guiding slide rail.

5. The leaf spring assembly flipping device of an automatic assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flipping body is semi-circular.

6. The leaf spring assembly flipping device of an automatic assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that, Stop buffer devices are arranged in front of and behind the first transposition device and the second transposition device.

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