Bolt feeding machine for oil pan
Through the collaborative operation of the hoisting device, feeding device and assembly device of the oil pan bolt throwing machine, the automated and precise assembly of bolts is achieved using collaborative robots and precision components, solving the problems of low efficiency and difficult to ensure the accuracy of traditional manual operation, and achieving efficient and stable engine assembly.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422496916.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-16
AI Technical Summary
The installation of traditional engine oil pan bolts relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, difficult to ensure accuracy, and high labor intensity, which cannot meet the efficiency and high quality requirements of industrial automation.
An oil pan bolt throwing machine is designed, including a hoisting device, a feeding device, a first bolt assembly device and a second bolt assembly device. The collaborative robot and precision components are used to realize the automation and precise assembly of the bolts, and a stable material supply is provided in combination with a vibrating feeder and a switching mechanism.
The fully automated process of bolt assembly is realized, which significantly improves production efficiency, improves assembly accuracy, enhances the versatility and flexibility of the device, and ensures assembly quality and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engine assembly, in particular to an oil pan bolt throwing machine. Background Art
[0002] During engine production, the oil pan is connected to the engine body using bolts. Traditional bolt installation methods rely primarily on manual labor, which is inefficient, difficult to ensure accuracy, and labor-intensive. With the advancement of industrial automation, the requirements for efficiency and quality in engine assembly are becoming increasingly stringent, necessitating the development of an efficient and accurate oil pan bolting machine. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an oil pan bolt throwing machine which has many advantages such as improving production efficiency, enhancing assembly accuracy, enhancing versatility and flexibility, ensuring assembly quality and stability, etc., and can provide an efficient and reliable solution for engine assembly production to solve the above technical problems.
[0004] To achieve the above technical solution, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows: an oil pan bolt throwing machine, comprising:
[0005] A lifting device for lifting the engine on the conveyor line in a vertical direction;
[0006] a feeding device, located in the front left of the lifting device, for automatically providing two different and similar bolts;
[0007] a first bolt assembly device, located between the lifting device and the feeding device, and connected to the feeding device via a pipeline, for assembling the first type of bolts output by the feeding device onto the engine; and
[0008] A second bolt assembly device is located on one side of the jacking device. The second bolt assembly device is connected to the pipeline of the feeding device and is used to assemble the second type of bolts output by the feeding device onto the engine.
[0009] Furthermore, the first bolt assembly device and the second bolt assembly device adopt a similar structural arrangement;
[0010] The first bolt assembly device includes a first bolt assembly bracket; a collaborative robot for providing power is installed on the top of the first bolt assembly bracket; a bolt loading jig is detachably installed on the end of the collaborative robot; the collaborative robot can drive the bolt loading jig to move freely in space.
[0011] Furthermore, the bolt loading fixture includes a bolt loading bracket; a transition pipe assembly is detachably mounted on one end of the bolt loading bracket; a guide assembly is provided directly in front of the transition pipe assembly; a centering assembly is provided between adjacent transition pipe assemblies and guide assemblies that can be opened and closed; a first pushing cylinder is provided on the bolt loading bracket; a bolt discharging assembly is movably provided on the bolt loading bracket; the first pushing cylinder can drive the bolt discharging assembly to move back and forth.
[0012] Furthermore, the bolt discharge assembly includes a T-shaped base slidably arranged on the bolt mounting bracket; a discharge clamping finger cylinder is provided on the top of the T-shaped base; a Z-shaped clamping arm is provided at the output end of the discharge clamping finger cylinder; the Z-shaped clamping arm is located between the guide assembly and the centering assembly;
[0013] The centering assembly includes a centering clamping finger cylinder fixedly mounted on the bolt mounting bracket; the output end of the centering clamping finger cylinder is fixedly connected to a centering clamping arm; the centering clamping arm is movably arranged on the bolt mounting bracket.
[0014] Furthermore, the feeding device includes a feeding bracket; a long bolt discharging mechanism and a short bolt discharging mechanism are provided in parallel on the top of the feeding bracket; a switching mechanism is detachably provided on one side of the feeding bracket; the short bolt discharging mechanism is connected to the switching mechanism pipeline.
[0015] Furthermore, the short bolt discharging mechanism includes a short bolt storage bin; a short bolt vibrating loader is provided directly below the output end of the short bolt storage bin; a double-station switching mechanism is movably provided at the output end of the short bolt vibrating loader; a sealing assembly is provided directly below the double-station switching mechanism;
[0016] The long bolt discharging mechanism includes a long bolt storage bin; a long bolt vibrating loader is provided directly below the output end of the long bolt storage bin; a single-station switching mechanism is movably provided at the output end of the long bolt vibrating loader; a second sealing assembly is provided directly below the single-station switching mechanism.
[0017] Furthermore, the double-station switching mechanism includes a double-station switching bracket; a material receiving block is slidably provided on the top of the double-station switching bracket; a double-station switching cylinder is provided on one side of the double-station switching bracket; the double-station switching cylinder can drive the material receiving block to move back and forth; a short bolt material stop plate is movably inserted on the material receiving block; a short bolt material stop cylinder is provided on the top of the material receiving block; the short bolt material stop cylinder can drive the short bolt material stop plate to be inserted back and forth on the material receiving block;
[0018] The sealing assembly comprises a sealing inserting plate; the sealing inserting plate is driven by a sealing cylinder to be reciprocated and inserted on the material receiving block.
[0019] Furthermore, the jacking device includes a jacking base; a jacking platform is inserted on the jacking base so as to be raised and lowered; a jacking cylinder is provided on the jacking base; the jacking cylinder can drive the jacking platform to move back and forth; and a jacking column and a positioning pin are symmetrically provided on the top of the jacking platform.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0021] 1) The utility model has the advantages of significantly improving production efficiency:
[0022] Automated and efficient operation: This oil pan bolt throwing machine successfully realizes a fully automated process for bolt assembly through the collaborative operation of the jacking device, feeding device, first bolt assembly device and second bolt assembly device. This greatly reduces the time and labor intensity consumed by manual operation, thereby greatly improving production efficiency. Fast feeding and efficient assembly: The feeding device can automatically supply two different types of bolts. The long bolt discharging mechanism and the short bolt discharging mechanism provide a stable source of materials for the bolt assembly device through efficient operation, coupled with the flexible switching of the switching mechanism. The first bolt assembly device and the second bolt assembly device use collaborative robots and bolt loading jigs to quickly and accurately assemble the bolts to the engine, effectively speeding up the assembly process.
[0023] 2) The utility model effectively improves assembly accuracy:
[0024] Guarantee of precise positioning: The top of the lifting platform of the jacking device is symmetrically provided with jacking columns and locating pins, which can lift and position the engine extremely accurately, ensure that the assembly position of the bolts is accurate, and lay a solid foundation for the subsequent bolt assembly. Assisted by precise assembly tools: The transition tube assembly, guide assembly and centering assembly in the bolt-loading jig cooperate with each other to effectively ensure that the direction and position of the bolts during the assembly process are accurate. The discharge clamping finger cylinder and the centering clamping finger cylinder can accurately clamp the bolts, greatly improving the accuracy of assembly. Support for stable feeding system: The vibration feeder, switching mechanism and sealing assembly in the long bolt discharging mechanism and the short bolt discharging mechanism work together to ensure the stable output and accurate supply of bolts, effectively reducing assembly errors caused by unstable feeding.
[0025] 3) The utility model greatly enhances the versatility and flexibility of the device:
[0026] Advantages of multiple bolt supply: The feeding device can automatically provide two different types of bolts to meet the needs of different engine models and assembly. And it can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production conditions, which significantly improves the versatility of the device. The detachable design highlights flexibility: The bolt loading jig at the end of the collaborative robot can be detachably installed, which is convenient for replacement according to different bolt specifications and assembly requirements. At the same time, the switching mechanism on one side of the feeding bracket can also be detachably set, further increasing the flexibility of the device. Movable parts improve adaptability: The receiving block in the double-station switching mechanism can be slidably set, and the bolt discharge assembly can be movably set on the bolt loading bracket, so that the device can adapt to different working positions and assembly requirements, greatly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the device.
[0027] 4) This utility model effectively ensures assembly quality and stability:
[0028] Strong protection of sealing components: The sealing components can effectively prevent the bolts from being affected by the external environment during transportation, ensuring the cleanliness and quality of the bolts. At the same time, it can also prevent the bolts from loosening or falling off during the assembly process, greatly improving the stability of the assembly. Collaborative robots are stable and reliable: The collaborative robots have high-precision motion control capabilities and stability, which can ensure the accurate assembly of the bolts. And during the assembly process, they can monitor and adjust the assembly force in real time to ensure the quality of assembly. Reliable jacking device escort: The jacking cylinder of the jacking device can stably drive the jacking platform to perform lifting and lowering movements, providing reliable protection for the lifting and positioning of the engine. Ensure the stability and safety of the entire assembly process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] To further illustrate various embodiments, the present invention is provided with accompanying drawings. These drawings form part of the disclosure of this invention and are primarily used to illustrate the embodiments and, in conjunction with the relevant description in the specification, to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. By referring to these drawings, those skilled in the art will understand other possible implementations and the advantages of this invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar reference numerals are generally used to represent similar components.
[0030] Figure 1 This is the front view of the oil pan bolting machine;
[0031] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the oil pan bolting machine;
[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram;
[0033] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the bolt loading fixture. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.
[0036] Please see the attached Figures 1 to 4 As shown: An oil pan bolt throwing machine includes: a jacking device 1, a feeding device 2, a first bolt assembly device 3 and a second bolt assembly device 4. The jacking device 1 is used to lift the engine on the conveyor line in the vertical direction; the feeding device 2 is located in the left front of the jacking device 1 and is used to automatically provide two different similar bolts; the first bolt assembly device 3 is located between the jacking device 1 and the feeding device 2 and is connected to the feeding device 2 by a pipeline and is used to assemble the first type of bolt output by the feeding device 2 onto the engine; the second bolt assembly device 4 is located on one side of the jacking device 1 and is connected to the feeding device 2 by a pipeline and is used to assemble the second type of bolt output by the feeding device 2 onto the engine. The utility model successfully realizes a fully automated process for bolt assembly through the coordinated operation of the jacking device, the feeding device, the first bolt assembly device and the second bolt assembly device. This greatly reduces the time and labor intensity consumed by manual operation, thereby significantly improving production efficiency.
[0037] Based on the above embodiment, the first bolt assembly device 3 and the second bolt assembly device 4 adopt similar structural settings;
[0038] The first bolt assembly device 3 includes a first bolt assembly bracket 31; a collaborative robot 32 for providing power is installed on the top of the first bolt assembly bracket 31; a bolt loading jig 33 is detachably installed at the end of the collaborative robot 32; the collaborative robot 32 can drive the bolt loading jig 33 to move freely in space.
[0039] Based on the above embodiment, the bolt loading fixture 33 includes a bolt loading bracket 331; a transition pipe assembly 332 is detachably installed at one end of the bolt loading bracket 331; a guide assembly 333 is provided in front of the transition pipe assembly 332; a centering assembly 334 is provided between adjacent transition pipe assemblies 332 and guide assemblies 333, which can be opened and closed; a first pushing cylinder 335 is provided on the bolt loading bracket 331; a bolt discharging assembly 336 is movably provided on the bolt loading bracket 331; the first pushing cylinder 335 can drive the bolt discharging assembly 336 to move back and forth.
[0040] Based on the above embodiment, the bolt discharge assembly 336 includes a T-shaped base slidably mounted on the bolt mounting bracket 331; a discharge clamping finger cylinder is provided on the top of the T-shaped base; a Z-shaped clamping arm is provided at the output end of the discharge clamping finger cylinder; the Z-shaped clamping arm is located between the guide assembly 333 and the centering assembly 334;
[0041] The centering assembly 334 includes a centering clamping finger cylinder fixedly mounted on the bolt mounting bracket 331 ; the output end of the centering clamping finger cylinder is fixedly connected to a centering clamping arm; the centering clamping arm is movably arranged on the bolt mounting bracket 331 .
[0042] Based on the above embodiment, the feeding device 2 includes a feeding bracket 21; a long bolt discharging mechanism 22 and a short bolt discharging mechanism 23 are provided in parallel on the top of the feeding bracket 21; a switching mechanism 24 is detachably provided on one side of the feeding bracket 21; the short bolt discharging mechanism 23 is connected to the switching mechanism 24 by a pipeline.
[0043] On the basis of the above embodiment, the short bolt discharging mechanism 23 includes a short bolt storage bin 231; a short bolt vibrating loader 232 is provided directly below the output end of the short bolt storage bin 231; a double-station switching mechanism 233 is movably provided at the output end of the short bolt vibrating loader 232; a sealing assembly 234 is provided directly below the double-station switching mechanism 233;
[0044] The long bolt discharging mechanism 22 includes a long bolt storage bin 221; a long bolt vibrating loader 222 is provided directly below the output end of the long bolt storage bin 221; a single-station switching mechanism 223 is movably provided at the output end of the long bolt vibrating loader 222; a second sealing assembly 244 is provided directly below the single-station switching mechanism 223.
[0045] On the basis of the above embodiment, the double-station switching mechanism 233 includes a double-station switching bracket; a material receiving block is slidably provided on the top of the double-station switching bracket; a double-station switching cylinder is provided on one side of the double-station switching bracket; the double-station switching cylinder can drive the material receiving block to move back and forth; a short bolt stop plate is movably inserted on the material receiving block; a short bolt stop cylinder is provided on the top of the material receiving block; the short bolt stop cylinder can drive the short bolt stop plate to be reciprocally inserted on the material receiving block;
[0046] The sealing assembly 234 includes a sealing insert; the sealing insert is driven by a sealing cylinder to be reciprocated and inserted into the material receiving block.
[0047] Based on the above embodiment, the jacking device 1 includes a jacking base 11; a jacking platform 12 is inserted on the jacking base 11 and can be raised and lowered; a jacking cylinder 13 is provided on the jacking base 11; the jacking cylinder 13 can drive the jacking platform 12 to move back and forth; a jacking column and a positioning pin are symmetrically provided on the top of the jacking platform 12.
[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any form of limitation to the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art should be able to utilize the technical contents disclosed above and make equivalent embodiments that are equivalent changes by making slight changes or modifications without departing from the scope of the technical solution of the present invention. However, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the content of the technical solution of the present invention are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.
Claims
1. An oil pan bolting machine, characterized in that: include: A lifting device (1) is used to lift the engine on the conveyor line in a vertical direction; a feeding device (2), located at the left front of the jacking device (1), for automatically providing two different and similar bolts; a first bolt assembly device (3), located between the jacking device (1) and the feeding device (2), and connected to the feeding device (2) via a pipeline, for assembling the first type of bolts output by the feeding device (2) onto the engine; and A second bolt assembly device (4) is located on one side of the jacking device (1). The second bolt assembly device (4) is connected to the pipeline of the feeding device (2) and is used to assemble the second type of bolts output by the feeding device (2) onto the engine.
2. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first bolt assembly device (3) and the second bolt assembly device (4) adopt similar structural settings; The first bolt assembly device (3) comprises a first bolt assembly bracket (31); a collaborative robot (32) for providing power is installed on the top of the first bolt assembly bracket (31); a bolt loading jig (33) is detachably installed at the end of the collaborative robot (32); the collaborative robot (32) can drive the bolt loading jig (33) to move freely in space.
3. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bolt loading fixture (33) includes a bolt loading bracket (331); a transition pipe assembly (332) is detachably mounted on one end of the bolt loading bracket (331); a guide assembly (333) is provided in front of the transition pipe assembly (332); a centering assembly (334) is provided between adjacent transition pipe assemblies (332) and guide assemblies (333) and can be opened and closed; a first pushing cylinder (335) is provided on the bolt loading bracket (331); a bolt discharging assembly (336) is movably provided on the bolt loading bracket (331); the first pushing cylinder (335) can drive the bolt discharging assembly (336) to move back and forth.
4. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bolt discharge assembly (336) comprises a T-shaped base slidably arranged on the bolt mounting bracket (331); a discharge clamping finger cylinder is provided on the top of the T-shaped base; a Z-shaped clamping arm is provided at the output end of the discharge clamping finger cylinder; the Z-shaped clamping arm is located between the guide assembly (333) and the centering assembly (334); The centering assembly (334) comprises a centering clamping finger cylinder fixedly mounted on the bolt mounting bracket (331); an output end of the centering clamping finger cylinder is fixedly connected to a centering clamping arm; and the centering clamping arm is movably arranged on the bolt mounting bracket (331).
5. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (2) comprises a feeding bracket (21); a long bolt discharging mechanism (22) and a short bolt discharging mechanism (23) are provided in parallel on the top of the feeding bracket (21); a switching mechanism (24) is detachably provided on one side of the feeding bracket (21); the short bolt discharging mechanism (23) and the switching mechanism (24) are connected via a pipeline.
6. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The short bolt discharging mechanism (23) comprises a short bolt storage bin (231); a short bolt vibrating loader (232) is provided directly below the output end of the short bolt storage bin (231); a double-station switching mechanism (233) is movably provided at the output end of the short bolt vibrating loader (232); a sealing assembly (234) is provided directly below the double-station switching mechanism (233); The long bolt discharging mechanism (22) comprises a long bolt storage bin (221); a long bolt vibrating loader (222) is provided directly below the output end of the long bolt storage bin (221); a single-station switching mechanism (223) is movably provided at the output end of the long bolt vibrating loader (222); and a second sealing assembly is provided directly below the single-station switching mechanism (223).
7. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The double-station switching mechanism (233) comprises a double-station switching bracket; a material receiving block is slidably provided on the top of the double-station switching bracket; a double-station switching cylinder is provided on one side of the double-station switching bracket; the double-station switching cylinder can drive the material receiving block to move back and forth; a short bolt material blocking plate is movably inserted on the material receiving block; a short bolt material blocking cylinder is provided on the top of the material receiving block; the short bolt material blocking cylinder can drive the short bolt material blocking plate to be inserted back and forth on the material receiving block; The sealing assembly (234) comprises a sealing insert plate; the sealing insert plate is driven by a sealing cylinder to be reciprocally inserted on the material receiving block.
8. The oil pan bolting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The jacking device (1) comprises a jacking base (11); a jacking platform (12) is inserted and arranged on the jacking base (11) in a manner that the jacking base can be raised and lowered; a jacking cylinder (13) is arranged on the jacking base (11); the jacking cylinder (13) can drive the jacking platform (12) to move back and forth; and a jacking column (14) and a positioning pin (15) are symmetrically arranged on the top of the jacking platform (12).