Vertical feeding mechanism for automatic welding machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine, which comprises a bottom frame and a lifting device, the lifting device is arranged on the bottom frame and used for storing materials and conveying the materials upwards, the lifting device comprises two lifting assemblies which are arranged in a left-right spaced mode, the materials are placed between the two lifting assemblies, each lifting assembly comprises an arch-shaped frame, a chain type conveying device arranged on the arch-shaped frame and a plurality of supporting plates arranged on a chain of the chain type conveying device, and a distance adjusting device capable of adjusting the distance between the two lifting assemblies is further arranged on the bottom frame. When the steel plates are fed, the steel plates can be conveyed upwards one by one through the chain type conveying device and then conveyed to the welding table manually or mechanically, so that the labor intensity of workers is greatly reduced; and through arrangement of a distance adjusting device, the distance between the two lifting assemblies is adjusted, so that the device can adapt to storage and conveying of steel plates with different lengths, and the practicability is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of welding feeding, in particular to a vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine. Background Art

[0002] Laser welding uses laser energy to automatically join and weld together several steels, stainless steels, aluminum alloys, and other materials of different materials, thicknesses, and coatings to form a single sheet, profile, sandwich panel, or other structure. This process satisfies the varying material performance requirements of components and achieves lightweight equipment with minimal weight, optimal structure, and optimal performance. Prior to welding, the two steel plates to be welded are assembled on a welding table and then welded. However, in the prior art, steel plates are generally manually removed from a steel plate storage rack and then placed on a welding table for welding. This requires frequent manual feeding and the need to stack the steel plates to be welded in the storage rack, resulting in high labor intensity. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the problems existing in the existing related technologies to at least a certain extent. To this end, the present invention proposes a vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine includes a base frame and a lifting device arranged on the base frame for storing materials and capable of conveying the materials upwards. The lifting device includes two lifting assemblies arranged at a left and right interval, and the materials are placed between the two lifting assemblies. The lifting assembly includes an arch frame, a chain conveying device arranged on the arch frame, and several support plates arranged on the chain of the chain conveying device. A spacing adjustment device capable of adjusting the spacing between the two lifting assemblies is also provided on the base frame.

[0006] In some embodiments, the spacing adjustment device includes an intermediate seat provided on the base frame, and transverse guide plates spaced front and rear are provided on the left and right sides of the intermediate seat. A sliding seat is provided at the lower end of the arch frame, and the sliding seat is slidably provided on the transverse guide plate. A transverse sliding groove is provided through the transverse guide plate, and a first screw is passed through the sliding seat in the front and rear, and the first screw is provided in the transverse sliding groove, and the two ends of the first screw are threadedly connected with a first locking nut.

[0007] In some embodiments, the chain conveyor device includes a sprocket shaft arranged on an arch frame at upper and lower intervals, a sprocket is arranged on the sprocket shaft, a chain is connected between the upper and lower sprockets, and there are multiple support plates, which are evenly spaced on the chain.

[0008] In some embodiments, there are transmission shafts spaced apart on the left and right sides of the middle seat, and a transmission gear and a first pulley are provided on both transmission shafts, and the two transmission gears can engage with each other. A second pulley is provided on the sprocket shaft located on the lower side of the arch frame, and a first belt is provided in a connecting sleeve between the first pulley and the second pulley. A tensioning assembly that can tension the first belt is also provided on the middle seat, and a third pulley is also provided on one of the transmission shafts. A motor is also provided on the base frame, and a fourth pulley is provided on the output shaft of the motor. A second belt is provided in a connecting sleeve between the third pulley and the fourth pulley.

[0009] In some embodiments, the tensioning assembly includes a swinging plate swingably arranged on the outside of the middle seat, a tensioning wheel that can rest against the first belt is arranged on the swinging plate, a second screw is arranged on the outside of the middle seat, an avoidance groove is arranged on the swinging plate, the second screw is arranged in the avoidance groove, and a second locking nut is threadedly connected to the second screw.

[0010] In some embodiments, limiting baffles for limiting the position of materials are provided on both sides of the arch frame.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] 1. When storing steel plates, they can be placed on two opposite pallets on the left and right, and the steel plates can be transported upward one by one through the action of the chain conveyor device, without the need for manual stacking one by one; in addition, when feeding the steel plates, the steel plates can be transported upward one by one through the chain conveyor device, and then transported to the welding table manually or by machine, which greatly reduces the labor intensity of workers;

[0013] 2. The spacing between the two lifting components can be adjusted by setting a spacing adjustment device, so that it can adapt to the storage and transportation of steel plates of different lengths, and is highly practical. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is one of the three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the present utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is the second three-dimensional schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 It is a top view schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 For this utility model Figure 3 AA cross-sectional view;

[0018] Figure 5 For this utility model Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of point A;

[0019] Figure 6 For this utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following detailed description provides various embodiments or examples for implementing the present invention. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. Furthermore, repeated reference numerals, such as repeated numbers and / or letters, may be used in different embodiments. This repetition is for simplicity and clarity in describing the present invention and does not imply a specific relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0021] like Figures 1-6 The vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine shown in the figure includes a base frame 1 and a lifting device arranged on the base frame 1 for storing steel plates 10 and capable of conveying the steel plates 10 upwards. The lifting device includes two lifting components 2 arranged at intervals on the left and right, and the steel plate 10 is placed between the two lifting components 2, wherein the lifting component 2 includes an arch frame 3, a chain conveyor device 4 arranged on the arch frame 3, and a plurality of support plates 6 arranged on the chain 5 of the chain conveyor device 4. A spacing adjustment device capable of adjusting the spacing between the two lifting components 2 is also provided on the base frame 1.

[0022] When storing the steel plates 10, they can be placed on two left and right opposite pallets 6, and the steel plates 10 can be transported upward one by one through the action of the chain conveyor 4, without the need to manually stack them one by one; in addition, when feeding the steel plates 10, the steel plates can be transported upward one by one through the chain conveyor 4, and then transported to the welding table manually or by machine, which greatly reduces the labor intensity of the workers.

[0023] The spacing adjustment device can also be used to adjust the spacing between the two lifting assemblies 2, thereby being able to adapt to the storage and transportation of steel plates 10 of different lengths, and having strong practicality.

[0024] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 5 As shown, the spacing adjustment device includes an intermediate seat 21 provided on the base frame 1, and horizontal guide plates 22 spaced apart from each other are provided on the left and right sides of the intermediate seat 21. A sliding seat 23 is provided at the lower end of the arch frame 3. The sliding seat 23 is slidably provided on the horizontal guide plate 22, and a horizontal slide groove 24 is provided through the horizontal guide plate 22. A first screw 25 is passed through the sliding seat 23 in front and back, and the first screw 25 is provided in the horizontal slide groove 24, and both ends of the first screw 25 are threadedly connected with a first locking nut 26.

[0025] During the adjustment operation, the sliding seat 23 slides left and right along the transverse guide plate 22 to adjust the position of the arch frame 3. Finally, the first locking nuts 26 are screwed on both ends of the sliding seat 23.

[0026] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 6 As shown, the chain conveyor 4 includes a sprocket shaft 31 which is spaced apart on the arch frame 3, a sprocket 32 ​​is provided on the sprocket shaft 31, a chain 5 is connected between the upper and lower sprockets 32, and a plurality of support plates 6 are provided, which are evenly spaced apart on the chain 5; its structure is an existing conventional setting and will not be described in detail here.

[0027] Furthermore, transmission shafts 41 are spaced apart on the left and right sides of the intermediate seat 21, and transmission gears 42 and first pulleys 43 are provided on both transmission shafts 41. The two transmission gears 42 can mesh with each other, and a second pulley 44 is provided on the sprocket shaft 31 located on the lower side of the arch frame 3. A first belt 45 is provided in a connecting sleeve between the first pulley 43 and the second pulley 44. A tensioning assembly capable of tensioning the first belt 45 is also provided on the intermediate seat 21, and a third pulley 46 is also provided on one of the transmission shafts 41. A motor 47 is also provided on the base frame 1, and a fourth pulley 48 is provided on the output shaft of the motor 47. A second belt 49 is provided in a connecting sleeve between the third pulley 46 and the fourth pulley 48.

[0028] During feeding, the fourth pulley 48 is driven to rotate by the motor 47, and the third pulley 46 is driven to rotate by the second belt 49, thereby driving the transmission shaft 41 to rotate. Under the action of the two transmission gears 42, the two transmission shafts 41 rotate in opposite directions, and then the chain conveyor devices 4 on the left and right sides are driven by the first pulley 43, the second pulley 44 and the first belt 45, thereby working to transport the steel plate 10 upward.

[0029] In addition, when the spacing between the lifting components 2 on the left and right sides is adjusted, the first belt 45 can be kept in a tensioned state through the tensioning component, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the chain conveyor device 4.

[0030] See also Figure 6As shown, the tensioning assembly includes a swinging plate 51 swingably arranged on the outside of the intermediate seat 21, a tensioning wheel 52 that can rest on the first belt 45 is arranged on the swinging plate 51, a second screw 53 is arranged on the outside of the intermediate seat 21, an avoidance groove 54 is arranged on the swinging plate 51, the second screw 53 is arranged in the avoidance groove 54, and a second locking nut 55 is threadedly connected to the second screw 53.

[0031] During tension adjustment, the swing plate 51 drives the tensioning wheel 52 to swing and press against the first belt 45 , and then the swing plate 51 is locked by the second locking nut 55 and the second screw 53 .

[0032] In order to ensure the stable transportation of the steel plate 10 , limiting baffles 61 for limiting the position of the steel plate 10 are provided on both sides of the arch frame 3 .

[0033] The basic principles and main features of the present invention and the advantages of the present invention are shown and described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base frame (1) and a lifting device arranged on the base frame (1) for storing steel plates (10) and capable of conveying the steel plates (10) upwards, wherein the lifting device comprises two lifting assemblies (2) arranged at a left and right interval, and the steel plates (10) are placed between the two lifting assemblies (2), wherein the lifting assembly (2) comprises an arch frame (3), a chain conveying device (4) arranged on the arch frame (3), and a plurality of supporting plates (6) arranged on the chain (5) of the chain conveying device (4), and a spacing adjustment device capable of adjusting the spacing between the two lifting assemblies (2) is also arranged on the base frame (1).

2. A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing adjustment device includes an intermediate seat (21) arranged on the base frame (1), and transverse guide plates (22) spaced apart from each other are arranged on both the left and right sides of the intermediate seat (21). A sliding seat (23) is arranged at the lower end of the arch frame (3), and the sliding seat (23) is slidably arranged on the transverse guide plate (22). A transverse sliding groove (24) is provided through the transverse guide plate (22). A first screw rod (25) is passed through the sliding seat (23) from front to back, and the first screw rod (25) is arranged in the transverse sliding groove (24), and both ends of the first screw rod (25) are threadedly connected with first locking nuts (26).

3. A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The chain conveyor (4) comprises a sprocket shaft (31) arranged on an arch frame (3) at intervals above and below, a sprocket (32) being arranged on the sprocket shaft (31), a chain (5) being connected between the upper and lower sprockets (32), and a plurality of support plates (6) being arranged on the chain (5) at even intervals.

4. A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A transmission shaft (41) is provided on the middle seat (21) at intervals on the left and right sides. A transmission gear (42) and a first pulley (43) are provided on both transmission shafts (41). The two transmission gears (42) can mesh with each other. A second pulley (44) is provided on the sprocket shaft (31) located on the lower side of the arch frame (3). A first belt (45) is provided in a connecting sleeve between the first pulley (43) and the second pulley (44). A tensioning assembly capable of tensioning the first belt (45) is also provided on the middle seat (21). A third pulley (46) is also provided on one of the transmission shafts (41). A motor (47) is also provided on the base frame (1). A fourth pulley (48) is provided on the output shaft of the motor (47). A second belt (49) is provided in a connecting sleeve between the third pulley (46) and the fourth pulley (48).

5. A vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The tensioning assembly includes a swing plate (51) swingably arranged on the outside of the intermediate seat (21), a tensioning wheel (52) capable of resting on the first belt (45) is arranged on the swing plate (51), a second screw rod (53) is arranged on the outside of the intermediate seat (21), an avoidance chute (54) is arranged on the swing plate (51), the second screw rod (53) is arranged in the avoidance chute (54), and a second locking nut (55) is threadedly connected to the second screw rod (53).

6. The vertical feeding mechanism for an automatic welding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Position limiting baffles (61) for limiting the position of the steel plate (10) are provided on both sides of the arch frame (3).

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