Automatic throttling bolt and spring lower seat assembling device
Through the automatic installation of throttle bolts and spring lower seat assembly devices, efficient and accurate automated assembly of throttle bolts and spring lower seats in engine production is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and difficulty in ensuring precision in traditional manual assembly, and improving production efficiency and assembly quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422468692.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-12
AI Technical Summary
In traditional engine production, the assembly of throttle bolts and spring lower seats relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, difficult to ensure precision, and labor-intensive, and cannot meet the high efficiency and high quality requirements of industrial automation.
An automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device is designed, which includes a transport component, a cylinder lifting mechanism, a throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism, a spring lower seat assembly mechanism and a locking mechanism. Automated assembly is achieved through collaborative operation, and collaborative robots and sensors are used for precise positioning and locking. A detachable design is adopted to adapt to different types of engine cylinders.
Significantly improve production efficiency, enhance assembly accuracy, enhance the versatility and flexibility of the device, ensure assembly quality and stability, and reduce manual operation time and labor intensity.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of engine assembly, in particular to an automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device. Background Art
[0002] During engine production, assembling the throttle bolt and spring lower seat is a critical and tedious task. Traditional assembly methods rely primarily on manual labor, which is inefficient, difficult to ensure precision, 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 automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device that has many advantages, including improved production efficiency, enhanced assembly accuracy, enhanced versatility and flexibility, and ensured assembly quality and stability, thereby providing an efficient and reliable assembly solution for engine manufacturers. This device solves the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0004] In order to realize the above technical solution, the technical solution of the utility model is as follows: an automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device, including a transport component,
[0005] A cylinder lifting mechanism, which can be lifted and inserted into the transport assembly to lift and position the engine cylinder delivered by the transport assembly;
[0006] The throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism is located on one side of the transport assembly and is used to automatically separate the throttle bolt and spring one by one;
[0007] The spring lower seat assembly mechanism can be reciprocated between the cylinder lifting mechanism station and the throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism station, and is used to transport and assemble the spring lower seat to the engine cylinder block and
[0008] A locking mechanism is located on one side of the spring lower seat assembly mechanism and is used to lock the throttle bolt onto the engine cylinder block after transporting it;
[0009] The cylinder lifting mechanism includes a cylinder lifting bracket detachably mounted on the transport assembly; a lifting cylinder is fixedly mounted on the cylinder lifting bracket; a lifting fixture seat is movably inserted into the cylinder lifting bracket; the lifting cylinder can drive the lifting fixture seat to move back and forth; a limiting component that can be telescopically moved in the vertical direction is arranged on one side of the cylinder lifting mechanism;
[0010] The throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism includes a throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket; a spring lower seat distributing component is installed on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket; a throttle bolt feeding component is provided on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket; the throttle bolt feeding component is located on one side of the spring lower seat distributing component;
[0011] The spring lower seat assembly mechanism includes a collaborative robot mounting base; a collaborative robot is fixed on the top of the collaborative robot mounting base; and a spring lower seat handling actuator is detachably mounted on the end of the collaborative robot;
[0012] The locking mechanism includes a locking robot base, on which a locking collaborative robot is installed; and a locking fixture is detachably installed at the end of the locking collaborative robot.
[0013] Furthermore, a positioning pin with a frustoconical shape at one end is detachably mounted on the top of the lifting fixture seat; a first sensor is provided at the diagonal line of the top of the lifting fixture seat; and the first sensor is arranged parallel to the positioning pin.
[0014] Furthermore, the spring lower seat distributing component includes a spring lower seat feeding base; a spring lower seat storage assembly is arranged in an array on the top of the spring lower seat feeding base; a distributing assembly is movably arranged directly below the spring lower seat storage assembly; wherein: one telescopic movement of the distributing assembly completes one separation and discharging of the spring lower seat on the spring lower seat storage assembly;
[0015] The throttle bolt feeding component includes a throttle bolt vibrating loader; a pushing assembly is provided which can move back and forth along the transportation direction of the throttle bolt vibrating loader; and an ejection assembly is inserted and lifted in the vertical direction at the output end of the throttle bolt vibrating loader.
[0016] Furthermore, the spring lower seat storage assembly includes a storage base provided with a long strip through slot in the radial direction; a second sensor is provided on the storage base, and the second sensor detection light path passes through the long strip through slot; a loading rod is inserted into the storage base;
[0017] The material distribution assembly includes a material distribution plate which is slidably arranged on the material loading base of the spring lower seat and has an inner concave profiling groove; the material distribution plate is driven by a material distribution cylinder to move back and forth;
[0018] The pusher assembly includes an XY moving element; an output end of the XY moving element is provided with a push plate.
[0019] Furthermore, the spring lower seat transport actuator includes a spring lower seat transport base with an array of movable sleeves; a telescopic cylinder is installed on the spring lower seat transport base; a material insertion jig is movable on the spring lower seat transport base; the telescopic cylinder can drive the material insertion jig to move back and forth and be inserted into the movable sleeve on the spring lower seat transport base.
[0020] Furthermore, the locking fixture includes a locking base; a locking lifting cylinder is provided on the top of the locking base; a grabbing finger is movably provided on one side of the locking base; the locking lifting cylinder can drive the grabbing finger to move back and forth; and a locking assembly is movably provided on one side of the grabbing finger.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0022] 1) Significantly improve production efficiency
[0023] Automated and Efficient Process: This device successfully automates the assembly of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat through the coordinated operation of a transport assembly, a cylinder lifting mechanism, a throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism, a spring lower seat assembly mechanism, and a locking mechanism. This process significantly reduces the time and labor required for manual operation, significantly improving production efficiency. Efficient Loading and Assembly: The throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism automatically separates the throttle bolt and spring one by one, providing a stable material supply for assembly. The spring lower seat assembly and locking mechanisms quickly and accurately transport and assemble the spring lower seat to the engine block while simultaneously locking the throttle bolt, effectively accelerating the assembly process.
[0024] 2) Significantly improve assembly accuracy
[0025] Precise positioning guarantee: The top of the jacking fixture seat of the cylinder jacking mechanism is equipped with a truncated cone-shaped positioning pin and a first sensor, which can accurately lift and position the engine cylinder to ensure that the assembly position of the spring lower seat and the throttle bolt is accurate. Accurate material distribution and loading operations: The distribution components in the spring lower seat distribution parts and the pushing components and ejection components in the throttle bolt loading parts can accurately control the separation and loading of the spring lower seat and the throttle bolt, ensure the position accuracy of each part, and thus improve the accuracy of assembly. High-precision operation of collaborative robots: The collaborative robots in the spring lower seat assembly mechanism and the locking mechanism have high-precision motion control capabilities, and can accurately transport the spring lower seat and the throttle bolt to the designated position for assembly and locking, further improving the assembly accuracy.
[0026] 3) Greatly enhance the versatility and flexibility of the device
[0027] Advantages of a detachable design: The positioning pins on the top of the jacking fixture, the spring lower seat handling actuator at the end of the collaborative robot, and the locking fixture at the end of the locking collaborative robot all adopt a detachable design. This allows the device to be adjusted and replaced according to different engine cylinder models and assembly requirements, greatly enhancing the versatility of the device. Removable components improve flexibility: The spring lower seat assembly mechanism can move back and forth between the cylinder jacking mechanism station and the throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism station. The locking mechanism is located on one side of the spring lower seat assembly mechanism. This layout allows the device to flexibly adapt to different assembly processes and workspaces, improving the flexibility of the device.
[0028] 4) Ensure assembly quality and stability
[0029] Safety protection of the limiting component: The limiting component on one side of the cylinder jacking mechanism can limit the rising height of the jacking jig seat to prevent damage to the engine cylinder due to excessive jacking, and ensure the safety and stability of the assembly process. Real-time monitoring function of the sensor: The second sensor on the spring lower seat storage assembly can monitor the number and position of the spring lower seat in real time to ensure the accurate operation of the material distribution assembly. The sensors on the collaborative robot and the locking collaborative robot can also monitor parameters such as position and force during the assembly process in real time, effectively ensuring the quality and stability of the assembly. Guarantee of high-quality assembly tools: The spring lower seat handling actuator and the locking jig are made of high-quality materials and precise processing technology, which can ensure the assembly quality and reliability of the spring lower seat and the throttle bolt. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] 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.
[0031] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device;
[0032] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the spring lower seat material distribution component;
[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the negative axis side of the automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device. 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 3 The figure shows an automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device, comprising a transport assembly 1, a cylinder lifting mechanism 2, a throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism 3, a spring lower seat assembly mechanism 4, and a locking mechanism 5. The transport assembly 1 is used to transport the engine cylinder; the cylinder lifting mechanism 2 can be lifted and inserted into the transport assembly 1 to lift and position the engine cylinder delivered by the transport assembly 1; the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism 3 is located on one side of the transport assembly 1 and is used to automatically separate the throttle bolt and spring one by one; the spring lower seat assembly mechanism 4 can reciprocate between the station of the cylinder lifting mechanism 2 and the station of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism 3 to transport and assemble the spring lower seat onto the engine cylinder; the locking mechanism 5 is located on one side of the spring lower seat assembly mechanism 4 and is used to lock the throttle bolt onto the engine cylinder after transport. The coordinated operation of the transport assembly, cylinder lifting mechanism, throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism, spring lower seat assembly mechanism, and locking mechanism successfully achieves automated assembly of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat. This process significantly reduces the time and labor intensity required for manual operation and significantly improves production efficiency.
[0037] Based on the above embodiment, the cylinder lifting mechanism 2 includes a cylinder lifting bracket 21 that can be detachably mounted on the transport component 1; a lifting cylinder 22 is fixedly provided on the cylinder lifting bracket 21; a lifting fixture seat 23 is movably inserted on the cylinder lifting bracket 21; the lifting cylinder 22 can drive the lifting fixture seat 23 to move back and forth; a limiting component 24 that can be telescopically moved in the vertical direction is provided in an array on one side of the cylinder lifting mechanism 2.
[0038] Based on the above embodiment, a positioning pin with a frustoconical shape at one end is detachably mounted on the top of the lifting fixture seat 23; a first sensor is provided diagonally on the top of the lifting fixture seat 23; and the first sensor is arranged parallel to the positioning pin.
[0039] Based on the above embodiment, the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism 3 includes a throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket 31; a spring lower seat distributing component 32 is installed on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket 31; a throttle bolt feeding component 33 is provided on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket 31; the throttle bolt feeding component 33 is located on one side of the spring lower seat distributing component 32.
[0040] Based on the above embodiment, the spring lower seat distributing component 32 includes a spring lower seat feeding base 321; a spring lower seat storage assembly 322 is arranged in an array on the top of the spring lower seat feeding base 321; a distributing assembly 323 is movably provided directly below the spring lower seat storage assembly 322; wherein: a single telescopic movement of the distributing assembly 323 completes a single separation and discharging of the spring lower seat on the spring lower seat storage assembly 322;
[0041] The throttle bolt feeding component 33 includes a throttle bolt vibrating loader 331; a pushing assembly 332 is provided which can move back and forth along the transportation direction of the throttle bolt vibrating loader 331; and an ejecting assembly 333 is inserted and lifted in the vertical direction at the output end of the throttle bolt vibrating loader 331.
[0042] Based on the above embodiment, the spring lower seat storage assembly 322 includes a storage base with a long strip through slot along the radial direction; a second sensor is provided on the storage base, and the second sensor detection light path passes through the long strip through slot; a loading rod is inserted into the storage base;
[0043] The material distribution assembly 323 includes a material distribution plate which is slidably mounted on the spring lower seat feeding base 321 and has an inner concave contoured groove; the material distribution plate is driven by a material distribution cylinder to move back and forth;
[0044] The pusher assembly 332 includes an XY moving element; a push plate is provided at the output end of the XY moving element.
[0045] Based on the above embodiment, the spring lower seat assembly mechanism 4 includes a collaborative robot mounting base 41; a collaborative robot 42 is fixed on the top of the collaborative robot mounting base 41; and a spring lower seat handling actuator 43 is detachably mounted on the end of the collaborative robot 42.
[0046] Based on the above embodiment, the spring lower seat transport actuator 43 includes a spring lower seat transport base 431 with an array of movable sleeves; a telescopic cylinder 432 is installed on the spring lower seat transport base 431; an insertion jig 433 is movable on the spring lower seat transport base 431; the telescopic cylinder 432 can drive the insertion jig 433 to move back and forth and be inserted into the movable sleeve on the spring lower seat transport base 431.
[0047] Based on the above embodiment, the locking mechanism 5 includes a locking robot base 51 , on which a locking collaborative robot 52 is mounted; a locking fixture 53 is detachably mounted at the end of the locking collaborative robot 52 .
[0048] Based on the above embodiment, the locking fixture 53 includes a locking base; a locking lifting cylinder is provided on the top of the locking base; a grabbing finger is movably provided on one side of the locking base; the locking lifting cylinder can drive the grabbing finger to move back and forth; a locking assembly is movably provided on one side of the grabbing finger.
[0049] Specifically: The transport component transports the engine cylinder to the position of the cylinder jacking mechanism. The lifting cylinder of the cylinder jacking mechanism drives the jacking fixture seat to rise, lifts the engine cylinder and positions it through the positioning pin and the first sensor. The limiting component limits the rising height of the jacking fixture seat to ensure safety and stability. In the spring lower seat distributing component of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism, the spring lower seat storage component stores the spring lower seat. Driven by the distributing cylinder, the distributing component completes the separation and discharging of the spring lower seat in one telescopic movement. In the throttle bolt feeding component, the throttle bolt vibrating loader transports the throttle bolt to the position of the pushing component. The pushing component pushes the throttle bolt to the specified position through the XY moving element. The ejection component ejects the throttle bolt when needed. The collaborative robot in the spring seat assembly mechanism drives the spring seat handling actuator to the spring seat loading mechanism. A telescopic cylinder drives the insertion jig to insert the spring seat into the movable sleeve. The collaborative robot then moves the spring seat to the top of the engine block and assembles it onto the engine block. The locking collaborative robot in the locking mechanism drives the locking jig to the throttle bolt position. The locking lifting cylinder drives the gripping fingers to grasp the throttle bolt. The throttle bolt is then moved to the top of the engine block, where the locking assembly secures it. This utility model automates the assembly of the throttle bolt and spring seat, significantly improving production efficiency and reducing labor intensity. The coordinated operation of various mechanisms ensures assembly precision and quality. The design of positioning pins, sensors, and the material distribution and pusher assemblies ensures accurate positioning and orderly supply of parts. The detachable design and movable components make the device highly versatile and flexible, adapting to the assembly requirements of different engine block models. The provision of limiters and safety mechanisms ensures safe operation and reduces the risk of accidents.
[0050] 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 automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device, comprising a transport assembly (1), characterized in that: The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device also includes: A cylinder lifting mechanism (2) is liftable and inserted on the transport assembly (1) and is used to lift and position the engine cylinder delivered by the transport assembly (1); A throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism (3) is located on one side of the transport assembly (1) and is used to automatically separate the throttle bolt and the spring one by one; A spring lower seat assembly mechanism (4) is reciprocatingly movable between a cylinder body lifting mechanism (2) station and a throttle bolt and spring lower seat loading mechanism (3) station, and is used for transporting and assembling the spring lower seat onto the engine cylinder body; and A locking mechanism (5) is located on one side of the spring lower seat assembly mechanism (4); it is used to lock the throttle bolt onto the engine cylinder block after it is moved; The cylinder lifting mechanism (2) comprises a cylinder lifting bracket (21) detachably mounted on the transport assembly (1); a lifting cylinder (22) is fixedly provided on the cylinder lifting bracket (21); a lifting fixture seat (23) is movably inserted into the cylinder lifting bracket (21); the lifting cylinder (22) can drive the lifting fixture seat (23) to move back and forth; a limiting component (24) that can be telescopically moved in a vertical direction is provided in an array on one side of the cylinder lifting mechanism (2); The throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding mechanism (3) comprises a throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket (31); a spring lower seat distributing component (32) is installed on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket (31); a throttle bolt feeding component (33) is provided on the top of the throttle bolt and spring lower seat feeding bracket (31); the throttle bolt feeding component (33) is located on one side of the spring lower seat distributing component (32); The spring lower seat assembly mechanism (4) comprises a collaborative robot mounting base (41); a collaborative robot (42) is fixed on the top of the collaborative robot mounting base (41); and a spring lower seat handling actuator (43) is detachably mounted on the end of the collaborative robot (42); The locking mechanism (5) comprises a locking robot base (51), a locking collaborative robot (52) is mounted on the locking robot base (51), and a locking fixture (53) is detachably mounted on the end of the locking collaborative robot (52).
2. The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning pin with a frustoconical shape at one end is detachably mounted on the top of the lifting fixture seat (23); a first sensor is provided at the diagonal line of the top of the lifting fixture seat (23); and the first sensor is arranged parallel to the positioning pin.
3. The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring lower seat material separation component (32) comprises a spring lower seat material loading base (321); a spring lower seat material storage assembly (322) is arranged in an array on the top of the spring lower seat material loading base (321); a material separation assembly (323) is movably arranged directly below the spring lower seat material storage assembly (322); wherein: a single telescopic movement of the material separation assembly (323) completes a single separation and discharge of the spring lower seat on the spring lower seat material storage assembly (322); The throttle bolt feeding component (33) comprises a throttle bolt vibrating feeder (331); a pushing assembly (332) is provided which can move back and forth along the transport direction of the throttle bolt vibrating feeder (331); and an ejecting assembly (333) is provided on the output end of the throttle bolt vibrating feeder (331) so as to be lifted and lowered in the vertical direction.
4. The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The spring lower seat material storage assembly (322) comprises a material storage base provided with a long strip through slot in the radial direction; a second sensor is provided on the material storage base, and the second sensor detection light path passes through the long strip through slot; a loading rod is inserted into the material storage base; The material distribution assembly (323) comprises a material distribution plate which is slidably arranged on the spring lower seat feeding base (321) and has an inner concave profiling groove; the material distribution plate is driven by a material distribution cylinder to move back and forth; The pusher assembly (332) comprises an XY moving element; an output end of the XY moving element is provided with a push plate.
5. The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring lower seat transport actuator (43) comprises a spring lower seat transport base (431) provided with an array of movable sleeves; a telescopic cylinder (432) is installed on the spring lower seat transport base (431); a material insertion jig (433) is provided on the movable insert of the spring lower seat transport base (431); the telescopic cylinder (432) can drive the material insertion jig (433) to move back and forth and be inserted into the movable sleeve on the spring lower seat transport base (431).
6. The automatic throttle bolt and spring lower seat assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking fixture (53) comprises a locking base; a locking lifting cylinder is provided on the top of the locking base; a gripping finger is movably provided on one side of the locking base; the locking lifting cylinder can drive the gripping finger to move back and forth; and a locking assembly is movably provided on one side of the gripping finger.