Automatic gear receiving device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic gear receiving device which comprises a posture sensor, a discharging assembly, a material pushing assembly, a material grabbing rotating mechanism and a material receiving assembly, the discharging assembly comprises a material rail, the posture sensor is used for detecting the posture of materials located on the material rail, and the material grabbing rotating mechanism is used for adjusting the posture of the materials on the material rail. The material pushing assembly is used for pushing the materials, in the correct posture, on the material rail to the material receiving assembly. According to the utility model, the attitude sensor is matched with the grabbing and rotating mechanism, so that materials in incorrect attitudes can be corrected, the attitudes of the materials placed on the receiving component are correct and uniform, subsequent treatment is facilitated, and meanwhile, due to the fact that the materials are automatically treated by a machine, manual participation is not needed, and the production efficiency is greatly improved. And the working efficiency is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of gear production, in particular to an automatic gear collecting device. Background Art

[0002] After the small-module gear products are manufactured, they need to be placed on the tray in a uniform posture during the material collection process. Due to the small size of small-module gears, manual unloading is inefficient and prone to accidental damage or falling. The existing machine unloading cannot correct the posture of the gears, resulting in a relatively random placement posture on the tray, which is not conducive to the subsequent work process. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide an automatic gear receiving device.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] The utility model provides a gear automatic material receiving device, comprising a posture sensor, a material unloading component, a material pushing component, a material grabbing rotating mechanism and a material receiving component, wherein the material unloading component comprises a material rail, the posture sensor is used to detect the posture of the material on the material rail, the material grabbing rotating mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the material on the material rail, and the material pushing component is used to push the material in the correct posture on the material rail to the material receiving component.

[0006] Furthermore, the material grabbing and rotating mechanism includes a material clamp, a clamping cylinder and a rotation drive assembly. The material clamp is connected to the clamping cylinder, and the material clamp opens and clamps under the action of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is connected to the rotation drive assembly, and the material clamp rotates under the action of the rotation drive assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the material grabbing rotating mechanism also has a lifting linear module, the rotary drive assembly is connected to the lifting linear module, and the material clamp performs an ascending or descending action under the action of the lifting linear module.

[0008] Furthermore, the material pushing assembly includes a material pushing piece, which is movably arranged relative to the material rail, and the material on the material rail is pushed to the material receiving assembly by the material pushing piece.

[0009] Furthermore, the material rail is arranged horizontally, and a material guide trough is provided on the material rail, one end of the material guide trough is arranged close to the material receiving assembly, and the material pushing member is placed in the material guide trough.

[0010] Furthermore, the pushing assembly further comprises a pushing drive linear module, the pushing piece is connected to the pushing drive linear module, and the pushing piece moves along the guide trough under the action of the pushing drive linear module.

[0011] Furthermore, the material clamp is arranged vertically and is located close to the discharge end of the material guide trough, and the degree to which the material clamp can be opened and closed is at least greater than the width of the material guide trough.

[0012] Furthermore, a step portion is provided on the top surface of the material rail corresponding to the position of the material clamp, and at least a partial area of ​​the material clamp is located in the step portion.

[0013] Furthermore, the material receiving assembly includes a material receiving platform, and the material receiving platform is provided with a plurality of material receiving troughs arranged at intervals, and the length direction of the material receiving platform is the same as the length direction of the material guiding trough.

[0014] Furthermore, the unloading assembly also includes a unloading conveyor belt, which is connected to the material rail, and the unloading conveyor belt is inclined near a section of the material rail.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages: a gear automatic material receiving device includes a posture sensor, a material discharge assembly, a material pusher assembly, a material grabbing and rotating mechanism, and a material receiving assembly. The material discharge assembly includes a material rail, the posture sensor is used to detect the posture of the material on the material rail, the material grabbing and rotating mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the material on the material rail, and the material pusher assembly is used to push the material in the correct posture on the material rail to the material receiving assembly. The present invention can correct the material in an incorrect posture through the cooperation of the provided posture sensor and the material grabbing and rotating mechanism, so that the posture of the material placed on the material receiving assembly is correct and uniform, which is beneficial for subsequent processing. At the same time, because the machine automatically processes the material, no human intervention is required, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0016] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented in accordance with the contents of the specification. In addition, in order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are specifically cited and described in detail as follows. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0018] Figure 1A schematic structural diagram of an automatic gear receiving device provided in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of an automatic gear receiving device provided in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a material grabbing and rotating mechanism in a gear automatic material receiving device provided by a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 The present invention provides a schematic structural diagram of a material pushing member in an automatic gear material collecting device according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Reference numerals

[0023] 1. Frame; 2. Unloading assembly; 21. Material rail; 211. Material guide trough; 212. Step portion; 22. Unloading conveyor belt; 3. Material grabbing and rotating mechanism; 31. Material clamp; 32. Clamping cylinder; 33. Rotation drive assembly; 34. Lifting linear module; 35. Vertical plate; 4. Material receiving assembly; 41. Material receiving table; 411. Material receiving trough; 42. Material receiving drive linear module; 43. Material receiving sensor; 5. Material pushing assembly; 51. Material pushing part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following will be combined with the specific embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. 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.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0028] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0029] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a gear automatic material receiving device, including a frame 1, and a posture sensor (not shown in the figure) arranged on the frame 1, a material unloading component 2, a material pushing component 5, a material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 and a material receiving component 4. The material unloading component 2 includes a material rail 21, the posture sensor is used to detect the posture of the material on the material rail 21, the material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 is used to adjust the posture of the material on the material rail 21, and the material pushing component 5 is used to push the material in the correct posture on the material rail 21 to the material receiving component 4.

[0031] The posture sensor is arranged above the material rail 21 to detect the posture of the material. If it detects that the material posture is incorrect, the sensor will send a signal to the control system to trigger the material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 to adjust.

[0032] To store gears, they must be placed in the correct orientation: upright, with the circumference of the gear perpendicular to the pushing direction of the pusher assembly 5. Placing them in this orientation on the receiving assembly 4 significantly saves storage space, thereby increasing the number of gears that can be accommodated on the receiving assembly 4. If a gear is placed upright but its circumference is parallel to the pushing direction of the pusher assembly 5, indicating an incorrect orientation, the gear's orientation must be adjusted. At this point, the grabber rotation mechanism 3 is activated, rotating the gear 90 degrees to restore it to the correct orientation.

[0033] The utility model can correct materials in incorrect postures through the cooperation of the posture sensor and the material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3, so that the postures of the materials placed on the material receiving component 4 are correct and unified, which is beneficial to subsequent processing. At the same time, since the machine automatically processes the materials, no human participation is required, which greatly improves work efficiency.

[0034] like Figure 3 As shown, the material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 includes a material clamp 31, a clamping cylinder 32 and a rotating drive assembly 33. The material clamp 31 is connected to the clamping cylinder 32, and the material clamp 31 opens and clamps under the action of the clamping cylinder 32. The clamping cylinder 32 is connected to the rotating drive assembly 33, and the material clamp 31 rotates under the action of the rotating drive assembly 33.

[0035] Specifically, the clamp 31 is used to grasp the gear. It has clamping sections at both ends, made of high-friction material to ensure a secure grip on the gear. The clamp 31 is connected to a clamping cylinder 32, which enables the clamp 31 to open and close. The clamping cylinder 32 is a pneumatic device connected between the clamp 31 and a rotary drive assembly 33. The clamping cylinder 32 controls the opening and closing of the clamp 31 by varying air pressure. When a gear is to be grasped, the clamp 31 opens. Once aligned with the gear, the cylinder drives the clamp 31 to clamp the gear. The rotary drive assembly 33 controls the rotation of the clamp 31. The rotary drive assembly 33 can be a servo motor, stepper motor, turntable, or pneumatic rotator. The rotary drive assembly 33 is connected to the clamping cylinder 32 and, in response to commands from the control system, drives the clamping cylinder 32 and the clamp 31 to rotate 90 degrees to adjust the gear's position.

[0036] The material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 can accurately grab and rotate the gear according to the signal of the posture sensor, thereby adjusting the posture of the gear to the correct state.

[0037] In one embodiment, the clamping cylinder 32 can be replaced by an electric clamp to achieve the clamping and rotating actions by electric drive. In addition, the rotation drive component 33 can also adopt a precise mechanical gear combination to increase the stability and accuracy of the rotation.

[0038] like Figure 3 As shown, the material grabbing and rotating mechanism 3 also includes a lifting linear module 34 and a vertical plate 35. The lower end of the vertical plate 35 is fixed on the frame 1, the lifting linear module 34 is installed on the vertical plate 35, and the rotating drive assembly 33 is connected to the lifting linear module 34. The material clamp 31 is lifted or lowered under the action of the lifting linear module 34.

[0039] The linear lift module 34 is mounted on the vertical plate 35 and controls the ascent and descent of the rotary drive assembly 33 and the material clamp 31. Driven electrically or pneumatically, the linear lift module 34 enables precise vertical movement of the rotary drive assembly 33 and the material clamp 31. In this embodiment, the linear lift module 34 is a pneumatic lift cylinder.

[0040] In one embodiment, the lifting linear module 34 includes a slide rail, a slider, a drive motor, a ball screw or synchronous belt drive mechanism, and a mounting bracket. The slide rail is fixed to the vertical plate 35, providing a smooth vertical guide path. The slider is mounted on the slide rail and can move up and down along the slide rail. The inner side of the slider is provided with a built-in ball or sliding bearing to reduce friction and improve the smoothness of movement. The drive motor is mounted on the top or bottom of the vertical plate 35. The drive motor type can be a stepper motor, servo motor, or DC motor, depending on specific needs. The drive motor is connected to the ball screw or synchronous belt drive mechanism through a reducer or coupling, driving the slider to move up and down on the slide rail. One end of the ball screw is connected to the drive motor, and the other end is supported on the vertical plate 35 by a bearing. The ball screw is connected to the slider and, through the rotation of the drive motor, converts the rotational motion into the linear motion of the slider. The ball screw has the characteristics of high precision and high rigidity, which can ensure the precise positioning and stable movement of the slider.

[0041] In order to ensure the safe movement of the slider, upper and lower limit switches are also installed on the lifting linear module 34. When the slider moves to the set upper or lower limit position, the limit switch will trigger a signal to stop the operation of the drive motor to prevent the slider from exceeding the safe range.

[0042] The lower end of the vertical plate 35 is fixed to the frame 1, and the lifting linear module 34 is installed on the vertical plate 35. The vertical plate 35 provides a stable support structure to ensure the working stability of the lifting linear module 34 and the rotary drive assembly 33.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, the pusher assembly 5 includes a pusher 51, which is movably arranged relative to the material rail 21. The pusher 51 pushes the material on the material rail 21 to the material receiving assembly 4. The pusher 51 can be a flat plate or a pusher rod with a specific shape. The pusher 51 can be made of metal, plastic, or a composite material to ensure strength and wear resistance during the pushing process. The pusher 51 is linearly moved by a guide rail or guide rod, ensuring that the pusher 51 always moves along the predetermined path.

[0044] like Figure 2 As shown, the material rail 21 is arranged horizontally, and a material guide groove 211 is opened in the material rail 21 . One end of the material guide groove 211 is arranged close to the material receiving assembly 4 , and the material pushing member 51 is placed in the material guide groove 211 .

[0045] Specifically, the material rail 21 is arranged horizontally to ensure that the material can remain stable under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the risk of the material sliding or rolling. The horizontally arranged material rail 21 also facilitates the linear movement of the pusher 51 on the material rail 21. A guide trough 211 is provided on the material rail 21, which provides a channel for material transmission. The design of the guide trough 211 can effectively guide the material to move from one end of the material rail 21 to the other end, ensuring that the material is transmitted along a predetermined trajectory. The pusher 51 is placed in the guide trough 211, and the pusher 51 moves linearly in the guide trough 211 to push the material to the material receiving assembly 4. The design of the pusher 51 ensures that the material is stable and does not deviate from the trajectory during the pushing process.

[0046] By placing the pusher 51 in the guide trough 211, it is ensured that the pusher 51 will not deviate from the predetermined track when pushing the material. The design of the guide trough 211 enables the pusher 51 to stably push the material to the receiving assembly 4, ensuring the accuracy of the pushing process.

[0047] In one embodiment, the pushing assembly 5 further includes a pushing drive linear module, the pushing member 51 is connected to the pushing drive linear module, and the pushing member 51 moves along the guide trough 211 under the action of the pushing drive linear module.

[0048] The pusher drive linear module includes a linear guide, a slider, a ball screw or synchronous belt drive mechanism, and a servo motor or stepper motor. The servo motor or stepper motor drives the ball screw or synchronous belt drive mechanism. The pusher 51 is fixed to the slider, which moves along the linear guide to achieve linear motion of the pusher 51. When material needs to be pushed, the control system sends a command to the pusher drive linear module, starting the motor to drive the ball screw or synchronous belt drive mechanism, which drives the slider and the pusher 51 on it along the linear guide. The pusher 51 moves linearly within the guide trough 211, pushing the material on the material rail 21 to the material receiving assembly 4. After pushing is completed, the pusher 51 returns to its initial position and awaits the next operation.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the material clamp 31 is arranged vertically and is located near the discharge end of the material guide trough 211. The degree to which the material clamp 31 can be opened and closed is at least greater than the width of the material guide trough 211. This design allows gears that need to be adjusted to directly be clamped and adjusted before being placed in the material guide trough 211 after reaching the position of the material clamp 31. Gears that do not need to be adjusted can pass through the open position of the material clamp 31, thereby not hindering the movement of the gears in the material guide trough 211.

[0050] like Figure 2 As shown, the top surface of the material rail 21 is provided with a step portion 212 corresponding to the position of the material clamp 31, and at least part of the material clamp 31 is located in the step portion 212. This design allows the end of the material clamp 31 to be closer to the gear in the guide trough 211, thereby making it easier to clamp the gear.

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, the receiving assembly 4 includes a receiving platform 41, which is provided with a plurality of spaced receiving troughs 411. The length direction of the receiving platform 41 is the same as the length direction of the guide trough 211. This design allows the gears in the guide trough 211 to be directly pushed into the receiving trough 411 of the receiving platform 41 without the need for additional auxiliary tools or devices.

[0052] In one embodiment, the receiving assembly 4 also includes a receiving linear drive module 42 and a receiving sensor 43. The receiving linear drive module 42 is used to drive the receiving platform 41 to facilitate the alignment of different receiving troughs 411 with the guide trough 211. The receiving sensor 43 detects whether the receiving trough 411 aligned with the guide trough 211 is full of gears. If so, a signal is issued, causing the receiving linear drive module 42 to drive the receiving platform 41 to move, aligning the remaining receiving troughs 411 without gears with the guide trough 211. This design allows for fully automated operation and greatly improves work efficiency.

[0053] The material receiving drive linear module 42 includes a linear guide, a slider, a ball screw or synchronous belt transmission mechanism and a drive motor. The slider is installed on the linear guide and can move freely along the guide. The slider is fixedly connected to the material receiving table 41, and the position adjustment of the material receiving table 41 is achieved by controlling the movement of the slider. The ball screw or synchronous belt transmission mechanism is a key component for achieving precise movement of the slider. The ball screw converts rotational motion into linear motion, providing high-precision and high-load transmission capacity. The synchronous belt transmission mechanism is driven by belts and pulleys to achieve smoother and quieter movement. The drive motor is usually a servo motor or a stepper motor, which is responsible for providing power to drive the ball screw or synchronous belt transmission mechanism.

[0054] In one embodiment, the material receiving assembly 4 also includes limit switches and limit sensors, which are used to detect the position of the slider and material receiving platform 41 to prevent them from exceeding their range of motion. The limit switches are located at both ends of the linear guide rail. When the slider reaches a limit position, a switch signal is triggered, causing the control system to stop the drive motor, ensuring safe operation.

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the unloading assembly 2 further includes an unloading conveyor belt 22 , which is connected to the material rail 21 , and a section of the unloading conveyor belt 22 close to the material rail 21 is tilted.

[0056] Specifically, the unloading conveyor belt 22 is designed as a belt-shaped conveying device driven by an electric motor. The unloading conveyor belt 22 is tilted near a section of the material rail 21 to facilitate smooth transition of materials from the conveyor belt to the material rail 21 .

[0057] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and such modifications or substitutions are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A gear automatic receiving device, characterized in that: It includes a posture sensor, a material unloading component, a material pushing component, a material grabbing and rotating mechanism, and a material receiving component. The material unloading component includes a material rail. The posture sensor is used to detect the posture of the material on the material rail. The material grabbing and rotating mechanism is used to adjust the posture of the material on the material rail. The material pushing component is used to push the material in the correct posture on the material rail to the material receiving component.

2. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material grabbing and rotating mechanism includes a material clamp, a clamping cylinder and a rotating drive assembly. The material clamp is connected to the clamping cylinder, and the material clamp opens and clamps under the action of the clamping cylinder. The clamping cylinder is connected to the rotating drive assembly, and the material clamp rotates under the action of the rotating drive assembly.

3. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material grabbing rotating mechanism also lifts a linear module, and the rotating driving assembly is connected to the lifting linear module. The material clamp is lifted or lowered under the action of the lifting linear module.

4. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material pushing assembly includes a material pushing piece, which is movably arranged relative to the material rail. The material on the material rail is pushed to the material receiving assembly by the material pushing piece.

5. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The material rail is arranged horizontally, and a material guide trough is provided on the material rail. One end of the material guide trough is arranged close to the material receiving assembly, and the material pushing member is placed in the material guide trough.

6. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pushing assembly further comprises a pushing drive linear module, the pushing piece is connected to the pushing drive linear module, and the pushing piece moves along the guide trough under the action of the pushing drive linear module.

7. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material clamp is arranged vertically and is located close to the discharge end of the material guide trough. The degree to which the material clamp can be opened and closed is at least greater than the width of the material guide trough.

8. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A step portion is provided on the top surface of the material rail corresponding to the position of the material clamp, and at least a partial area of ​​the material clamp is located in the step portion.

9. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material receiving assembly includes a material receiving platform, and the material receiving platform is provided with a plurality of material receiving troughs arranged at intervals. The length direction of the material receiving platform is the same as the length direction of the material guiding trough.

10. The automatic gear receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The unloading assembly further includes an unloading conveyor belt, which is connected to the material rail, and the unloading conveyor belt is tilted near a section of the material rail.

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