Intelligent U-shaped bolt feeding system

Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent U-shaped bolt feeding system which comprises a rack, a feeding assembly, a clamping assembly and a conveying assembly, the feeding assembly is arranged on the rack, the feeding assembly comprises a feeding plate, a U-shaped bolt is contained in the feeding plate, and the two ends of the U-shaped bolt protrude out of the feeding plate in the horizontal direction; the clamping assembly is provided with two oppositely-arranged clamping ends, and the two clamping ends are used for clamping the same U-shaped bolt so that the U-shaped bolt can be taken out of the feeding plate. The bearing groove is used for containing the U-shaped bolt clamped by the two clamping ends and transporting the U-shaped bolt to a preset position. The feeding assembly is used for feeding the U-shaped bolts, the clamping assembly clamps the U-shaped bolts in the feeding plate one by one and places the U-shaped bolts on the conveying assembly, and the U-shaped bolts are conveyed to the preset positions where the U-shaped bolts need to be installed through the bearing groove of the conveying assembly, so that installation operation of the U-shaped bolts is facilitated, and the automatic feeding process of the U-shaped bolts is achieved; and the automatic feeding efficiency of the U-shaped bolts is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of machinery, in particular to an intelligent U-bolt feeding system. Background Art

[0002] A U-bolt is a special bolt with a U-shaped profile, typically made of metal. Its shape allows it to be used in specific applications, such as securing and connecting pipes, beams, and brackets. The U-bolt consists of two parallel threaded rods connected by a U-shaped crossbar. During installation, the U-bolt is typically tightly connected to other accessories using nuts on the rods and then secured using the crossbar's fixing points. Due to its unique shape, the U-bolt offers advantages in retaining stress and providing stability.

[0003] During the installation of photovoltaic modules, U-bolts can be used to lock torque tubes, brackets, purlins, etc. The existing U-bolts are manually operated from feeding to locking, with a low degree of automation. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the utility model provides an intelligent U-bolt feeding system, which solves the problem that the existing U-bolt feeding uses manual operation and has a low degree of automation.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present application provides an intelligent U-shaped bolt feeding system, including a frame, a feeding assembly, a clamping assembly and a transport assembly. The feeding assembly is arranged on the frame, and the feeding assembly includes a feeding plate, in which U-shaped bolts are contained, and both ends of the U-shaped bolts protrude from the feeding plate in the horizontal direction; the clamping assembly has two relatively arranged clamping ends, each clamping end is arranged corresponding to the end of the U-shaped bolt protruding from the feeding plate, and the two clamping ends are used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feeding plate; the transport assembly has a bearing groove, and the groove of the bearing groove is arranged in the vertical direction. The bearing groove is used to place the U-shaped bolts clamped by the two clamping ends and transport them to a preset position.

[0006] In some embodiments, the feed plate has a first opening and a second opening, the first opening is adjacent to the second opening, the first opening is opened in the horizontal direction, and the second opening is opened in the vertical direction and upward, a first gap is provided in the feed plate, and the U-shaped bolt is placed in the first gap; the feed assembly also includes a first baffle, the first baffle is provided on the inner side of the feed plate, the first baffle is provided opposite to the first opening, and a first gap is formed between the first baffle and the feed plate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the feeding plate is provided with a first accommodation slot, the first baffle is provided with a second accommodation slot, the first accommodation slot and the second accommodation slot overlap along the projection of the orientation of the first opening; the feeding assembly further comprises a second baffle, a first adapter plate and a first moving slide, the second baffle is arranged inside the feeding plate, the second baffle is arranged opposite to the second opening, and the second baffle is used for carrying the U-shaped bolt; the first adapter plate is connected with the second baffle, the first adapter plate extends from the outside of the feeding plate to the inside of the feeding plate, and sequentially penetrates the first accommodation slot and the second accommodation slot to be connected with the second baffle; the first moving slide is connected with the first adapter plate, and the first moving slide is arranged on the rack, and the first moving slide is used for driving the second baffle to move along the vertical direction relative to the feeding plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly further comprises a first sensor, the first sensor is arranged at the second opening, and the first sensor is used for detecting the presence of the U-shaped bolt at the second opening.

[0009] In some embodiments, the clamping assembly comprises a second moving slide, a first driving unit, a second driving unit and two third driving units; the first driving unit is arranged on the second moving slide, and the output end of the first driving unit can reciprocate along the vertical direction; the second driving unit is connected with the output end of the first driving unit, and the output end of the second driving unit can rotate along the first direction; the two third driving units are oppositely arranged on the output end of the second driving unit, and each third driving unit is provided with a clamping end.

[0010] In some embodiments, the output end of each third driving unit comprises oppositely arranged first and second movable ends, and the clamping end comprises a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm, the first clamping arm is arranged on the first movable end, and the first clamping arm is provided with a first clamping slot on the side facing the second movable end; the second clamping arm is arranged on the second movable end, and the second clamping arm is provided with a second clamping slot on the side facing the first movable end, and the first clamping slot and the second clamping slot move towards each other to clamp the end of the U-shaped bolt.

[0011] In some embodiments, the conveying assembly comprises a third moving slide, a fourth driving unit, a fifth driving unit and a carrying member, the carrying member is provided with a carrying slot, the fourth driving unit is arranged on the third moving slide, the output end of the fourth driving unit can rotate along the second direction, the fifth driving unit is arranged on the output end of the fourth driving unit, and the output end of the fifth driving unit is provided with a carrying table.

[0012] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly further comprises a sixth driving unit and a first bottom plate, the sixth driving unit is arranged on the rack; the first bottom plate is arranged on the output end of the sixth driving unit, the first bottom plate is provided with the feeding plate and the first moving slide, and the first bottom plate reciprocates along the vertical direction under the driving of the sixth driving unit.

[0013] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly also includes a guide bar and a guide wheel. The guide bar is arranged on the frame and extends in the vertical direction. The guide wheel is arranged on the first bottom plate and is embedded in the guide bar. The guide wheel can roll relative to the guide bar.

[0014] In some embodiments, a loading assembly is also included, which includes a loading plate, a second gap, a third baffle and a fourth baffle. The third baffle is arranged on the inner side of the loading plate, and the third baffle and the loading plate form a second gap. The second gap contains a U-shaped bolt. A third opening is provided on the loading plate, and the third opening is arranged downward in a vertical direction. The third opening corresponds to the second opening. A first baffle groove is provided on the loading plate parallel to the third opening, and a fourth baffle is embedded in the first baffle groove. The third opening on the loading plate coincides with the second opening on the feed plate, and after the fourth baffle is pulled out of the first baffle groove, the U-shaped bolt passes through the third opening and the second opening in sequence to enter the first gap.

[0015] Different from the existing technology, in the above technical solution, the system includes a frame, a feeding component, a clamping component and a transport component. The feeding component is arranged on the frame. The feeding component includes a feeding plate, in which U-shaped bolts are contained, and both ends of the U-shaped bolts protrude from the feeding plate in the horizontal direction; the clamping component has two clamping ends arranged opposite to each other, each clamping end is arranged corresponding to the end of the U-shaped bolt protruding from the feeding plate, and the two clamping ends are used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feeding plate; the transport component has a bearing groove, the groove of the bearing groove is arranged in the vertical direction, and the bearing groove is used to place the U-shaped bolts clamped by the two clamping ends and transport them to a preset position. The U-shaped bolts are fed by the feeding component, and the U-shaped bolts in the feeding plate are clamped one by one by the clamping component and placed on the transport component. The U-shaped bolts are transported to the preset position where they need to be installed through the bearing groove of the transport component to facilitate the installation operation of the U-shaped bolts, thereby realizing the automated feeding process of the U-shaped bolts and improving the automated feeding efficiency of the U-shaped bolts.

[0016] The above-mentioned records related to the content of the utility model are only an overview of the technical solution of the utility model. In order to enable ordinary technicians in this field to more clearly understand the technical solution of the utility model, and then implement it according to the text of the specification and the contents recorded in the drawings, and to make the above-mentioned purposes and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model easier to understand, the following is an explanation in combination with the specific implementation methods and drawings of the utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, characteristics and effects of the specific embodiments of the present invention and other related contents, and are not to be considered as limiting the present invention.

[0018] In the drawings of the specification:

[0019] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to the specific embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding assembly described in the specific embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping assembly described in the specific embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transport component described in the specific embodiment;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the loading assembly described in the specific implementation method.

[0024] The reference numerals in the above drawings are described as follows:

[0025] 1. Frame;

[0026] 2. Feeding components;

[0027] 21. Feed plate;

[0028] 211. First opening;

[0029] 212, second opening;

[0030] 22. First baffle;

[0031] 23. Second baffle;

[0032] 24. First adapter plate;

[0033] 25. First movable slide;

[0034] 26. First sensor;

[0035] 27. Sixth drive unit;

[0036] 28. First base plate;

[0037] 281, guide wheel;

[0038] 29. Guide strips;

[0039] 3. Clamping assembly;

[0040] 31. Clamping end;

[0041] 311, first clamping arm;

[0042] 312, second clamping arm;

[0043] 32. Second movable slide;

[0044] 33. First drive unit;

[0045] 34. Second drive unit;

[0046] 35. Third drive unit; 4. Transport assembly;

[0047] 41. The third movable slide;

[0048] 42. Fourth drive unit;

[0049] 43. Fifth drive unit;

[0050] 44. Bearing parts;

[0051] 441, bearing tank;

[0052] 5. Loading components;

[0053] 51. Loading plate;

[0054] 511, the third opening;

[0055] 512. Second in command;

[0056] 52. Third baffle;

[0057] 53. Fourth baffle;

[0058] 531. First in command;

[0059] a. First direction;

[0060] b. Second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In order to explain in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, specific solutions that can be implemented, and the purpose and effects of the present invention, the following is a detailed description of the specific embodiments listed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described herein are only used to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are therefore only examples and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0062] References to "embodiments" herein mean that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of the term "embodiment" in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or relevance to other embodiments. In principle, in the present invention, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments may be combined in any manner to form a corresponding implementable technical solution.

[0063] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meanings as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. The use of relevant terms herein is only for describing specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0064] In the description of this utility model, the term "and / or" is used to describe a logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and both A and B exist. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the objects before and after are in a logical "or" relationship.

[0065] In the present invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are merely used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship of quantity, priority or sequence between these entities or operations.

[0066] Without further restrictions, in the present invention, the words "include", "comprise", "have" or other similar expressions used in sentences are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. These expressions do not exclude the presence of additional elements in the process, method or product including the elements, so that the process, method or product including a series of elements may include not only those limited elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also include elements inherent to such process, method or product.

[0067] Consistent with the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceed" are understood to exclude the number itself; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the number itself. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple," such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," are also understood in this manner, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0068] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the space-related expressions used, such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicate the orientation or position relationship based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of the present invention or facilitating the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0069] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, in the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "set", etc. used should be understood in a broad sense. For example, the "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the technical field of the present invention, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0070] See also Figures 1 to 5 The present embodiment provides an intelligent U-shaped bolt feeding system, including a frame 1, a feeding assembly 2, a clamping assembly 3 and a transport assembly 4. The feeding assembly 2 is arranged on the frame 1, and the feeding assembly 2 includes a feeding plate 21, in which U-shaped bolts are contained, and both ends of the U-shaped bolts protrude from the feeding plate 21 in the horizontal direction; the clamping assembly 3 has two oppositely arranged clamping ends 31, each clamping end 31 is correspondingly arranged at the end of the U-shaped bolt protruding from the feeding plate 21, and the two clamping ends 31 are used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feeding plate 21; the transport assembly 4 has a bearing groove 441, and the notch of the bearing groove 441 is arranged in the vertical direction. The bearing groove 441 is used to place the U-shaped bolts clamped by the two clamping ends 31 and transport them to a preset position.

[0071] In this embodiment, the frame 1 can be constructed by aluminum profiles or steel pipes. The specific form of the frame 1 can be as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a feeding assembly 2 is provided on the frame 1 and can be used to batch feed U-bolts. A clamping assembly 3 and a transport assembly 4 can be mounted on the outer surface of an external device, such that the clamping assembly 3, the transport assembly 4, and the feeding assembly 2 are aligned with each other to complete the feeding operation of the U-bolts.

[0072] Specifically, the feed assembly 2 includes a feed plate 21. The feed plate 21 can be understood as a plate made of a thin-walled structure containing a U-shaped cavity. For ease of description, the side of the feed plate 21 that is concave inward is recorded as the inner side of the feed plate 21, and the side of the feed plate 21 that is convex outward is recorded as the outer side of the feed plate 21. A plurality of U-bolts can be stacked in the feed plate 21 as required. For example, during the installation of the photovoltaic module, the length of the feed plate 21 can be set so that 40 or 80 U-bolts can be assembled at a time to meet the feeding requirements of the U-bolts in actual use. The two ends of the feed plate 21 are open, that is, the two ends of the U-bolt can protrude from the feed plate 21 and be placed on the outside. Since part of the structure of the U-bolt is inside the feed plate 21, the two ends of the U-bolt can be directly suspended on the outside, which is convenient for clamping the clamping assembly 3.

[0073] The clamping assembly 3 includes two oppositely disposed clamping ends 31. Each clamping end 31 can clamp one end of a U-bolt. Simultaneous use of the two clamping ends 31 allows both ends of the same U-bolt to be clamped simultaneously, thereby completing the clamping operation of the U-bolt. After the clamping assembly 3 clamps the U-bolt, it clamps the U-bolt above the bearing slot 441 of the transport assembly 4. The notch of the bearing slot 441 is open upward. The clamping assembly 3 adjusts the position of the clamped U-bolt so that the U-bolt changes from a horizontal position to a vertical position and places the U-bolt in the bearing slot 441. The bearing slot 441 engages the U-bolt and transports it to a preset position. It should be noted that the preset position shown in this embodiment is a position where a U-bolt is required for locking. For example, it can be a U-bolt locking hole required for fixing the purlins reserved on the photovoltaic panel, or a U-bolt locking hole required for fixing the torque tube reserved on the photovoltaic panel. This embodiment is not limited to this.

[0074] It should be noted that the horizontal and vertical directions shown in this embodiment are the orientations of the components of the current system under normal use. For example, when the load-bearing slot 441 is used in conjunction with the clamping assembly 3 in the feeding system, the slot opening of the load-bearing slot 441 is vertically upward. After the load-bearing slot 441 reaches the preset position, the orientation of the slot opening of the load-bearing slot 441 can be adjusted according to actual needs to adjust the position of the U-bolt.

[0075] The system shown in this embodiment includes a frame 1, a feeding component 2, a clamping component 3 and a transport component 4. The feeding component 2 is arranged on the frame 1, and the feeding component 2 includes a feeding plate 21, in which U-shaped bolts are contained, and both ends of the U-shaped bolts protrude from the feeding plate 21 in the horizontal direction; the clamping component 3 has two oppositely arranged clamping ends 31, and each clamping end 31 is correspondingly arranged at the end of the U-shaped bolt protruding from the feeding plate 21, and the two clamping ends 31 are used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feeding plate 21; the transport component 4 has a bearing groove 441, and the notch of the bearing groove 441 is set in the vertical direction. The bearing groove 441 is used to place the U-shaped bolts clamped by the two clamping ends 31 and transport them to a preset position. The U-shaped bolts are fed using the feeding component 2, and the U-shaped bolts in the feeding plate 21 are clamped one by one by the clamping component 3 and placed on the transport component 4. The U-shaped bolts are transported to the preset position where they need to be installed through the bearing groove 441 of the transport component 4 to facilitate the installation operation of the U-shaped bolts, thereby realizing the automated feeding process of the U-shaped bolts and improving the automated feeding efficiency of the U-shaped bolts.

[0076] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the feed plate 21 has a first opening 211 and a second opening 212. The first opening 211 and the second opening 212 are adjacent to each other. The first opening 211 is opened in the horizontal direction, and the second opening 212 is opened in the vertical direction and upward. A first gap is provided in the feed plate 21, and the U-shaped bolt is placed in the first gap; the feed assembly 2 also includes a first baffle 22, which is provided on the inner side of the feed plate 21. The first baffle 22 is arranged opposite to the first opening 211, and a first gap is formed between the first baffle 22 and the feed plate 21.

[0077] In this embodiment, the feed plate 21 has a first opening 211 and a second opening 212. The first opening 211 is set in the horizontal direction, and the second opening 212 is set in the vertical direction. It should be noted that the current orientation is expressed as the orientation of the feed plate 21 in a normal use state. The feed plate 21 is a vertically placed U-shaped structure in a normal use state, wherein the first opening 211 is the opening direction of the U-shaped structure, and the second opening 212 is the side opening direction of the feed plate 21. Figure 2 The two screw ends of the U-shaped bolt extend toward the first opening 211 , and the U-shaped bolt is placed from the second opening 212 into the first gap from top to bottom, thereby securing the U-shaped bolt on the feeding plate 21 .

[0078] Specifically, the feed assembly 2 further includes a first baffle 22, which is disposed inside the feed plate 21. The first baffle 22 can be directly connected to the feed plate 21 to form an integral structure. The first baffle 22 extends vertically, and a first gap formed by the first baffle 22 and the feed plate 21 extends vertically. The opening of the first gap corresponds to the second opening 212, facilitating the gradual stacking of the U-bolts from top to bottom. Optionally, the width of the first gap is slightly larger than the diameter of the U-bolts, allowing the U-bolts to form a neat single row during stacking.

[0079] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, a first give way groove is provided on the feed plate 21, and a second give way groove is provided on the first baffle 22, and the first give way groove and the second give way groove overlap in the projection along the direction of the first opening 211; the feed assembly 2 also includes a second baffle 23, a first adapter plate 24 and a first movable slide 25, the second baffle 23 is arranged on the inner side of the feed plate 21, the second baffle 23 is arranged opposite to the second opening 212, and the second baffle 23 is used to carry U-bolts; the first adapter plate 24 is connected to the second baffle 23, the first adapter plate 24 extends from the outer side of the feed plate 21 toward the inner side of the feed plate 21, and passes through the first give way groove and the second give way groove in sequence to connect with the second baffle 23; the first movable slide 25 is connected to the first adapter plate 24, the first movable slide 25 is arranged on the frame 1, and the first movable slide 25 is used to drive the second baffle 23 to move in the vertical direction relative to the feed plate 21.

[0080] In this embodiment, the projection of the first give way groove and the second give way groove along the direction of the first opening 211 overlaps, that is, the first give way groove and the second give way groove are coaxially arranged. It should be noted that the first give way groove and the second give way groove can structurally give way to the first adapter plate 24. Specifically, the first adapter plate 24 passes through the first give way groove and the second give way groove from the outside of the feed plate 21 to the inside of the feed plate 21, so that the first adapter plate 24 can be connected to the second baffle 23. It should be noted that the second baffle 23 shown in this embodiment is a plate member arranged toward the second opening 212. The second baffle 23 can move relative to the inner wall of the feed plate 21 and the first baffle 22. At the same time, the second baffle 23 can support the U-bolts placed in the feed plate 21. One feasible setting is that the bottom of the second baffle 23 is connected to the first adapter plate 24, and there is a certain gap around the second baffle 23 and the inner wall of the feed plate 21. The size of this gap is extremely small and will not cause the U-bolt to fall directly from the gap.

[0081] The first movable slide 25 can be a commercially available slide device. The first movable slide 25 is set in the vertical direction. The first movable slide 25 is connected to the second baffle 23 through the first adapter plate 24. The first movable slide 25 can drive the second baffle 23 to move in the vertical direction, and the U-shaped bolts above the second baffle 23 can be clamped one by one at the same height by the clamping assembly 3, and the U-shaped bolts can be loaded one by one in a step-by-step manner.

[0082] In some embodiments, the feeding assembly 2 further includes a first sensor 26, which is disposed at the second opening 212. The first sensor 26 is configured to detect the presence of a U-bolt at the second opening 212. The first sensor 26 can be configured to detect the presence of a U-bolt at the second opening 212. The U-bolt at the second opening 212 serves as the clamping area of ​​the clamping assembly 3. The first sensor 26 can be a photoelectric sensor or a distance sensor. The provision of the first sensor 26 facilitates timely detection of whether the U-bolt at the second opening 212 is currently clamped, thereby facilitating adjustment of the height of the first movable slide 25 and completing the upward feed operation of the next U-bolt.

[0083] See also Figure 3 Furthermore, in some embodiments, the clamping assembly 3 includes a second movable slide 32, a first drive unit 33, a second drive unit 34 and two third drive units 35; the first drive unit 33 is arranged on the second movable slide 32, and the output end of the first drive unit 33 can reciprocate in the vertical direction; the second drive unit 34 is connected to the output end of the first drive unit 33, and the output end of the second drive unit 34 can rotate along the first direction a; the two third drive units 35 are relatively arranged on the output end of the second drive unit 34, and each third drive unit 35 is provided with a clamping end 31.

[0084] In this embodiment, the second movable slide 32 can move along Figure 3 The second movable slide 32 is similar to the first movable slide 25 and can use commercially available slide equipment. The second movable slide 32 is provided with a first drive unit 33, which can be a telescopic cylinder. The output end of the first drive unit 33 moves back and forth in the vertical direction. A second drive unit 34 is provided above the first drive unit 33. The second drive unit 34 is a flip cylinder. The second drive unit 34 can specifically be a flip cylinder capable of performing a 90-degree flip. The first direction a is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 Furthermore, a connecting plate may be provided at the output end of the second drive unit 34 , on which two oppositely disposed third drive units 35 are provided. The third drive units 35 may be clamping cylinders, and each third drive unit 35 has a clamping end 31 .

[0085] Specifically, in some embodiments, the output end of each third drive unit 35 includes a first movable end and a second movable end that are relatively arranged, and the clamping end 31 includes a first clamping arm 311 and a second clamping arm 312. The first clamping arm 311 is arranged on the first movable end, and the first clamping arm 311 is provided with a first clamping groove on the side facing the second movable end; the second clamping arm 312 is arranged on the second movable end, and the second clamping arm 312 is provided with a second clamping groove on the side facing the first movable end. The first clamping groove and the second clamping groove move toward each other to clamp the end of the U-bolt.

[0086] In this embodiment, the third drive unit 35 has a first movable end and a second movable end, which can move toward or away from each other. The first movable end is provided with a first clamping arm 311, and the second movable end is provided with a second clamping arm 312. Optionally, the first clamping arm 311 is provided with a first clamping groove, and the second clamping arm 312 is provided with a second clamping groove. After the first and second clamping grooves move toward each other, they can be assembled to form a circular hole corresponding to the end of the screw rod of the U-bolt, thereby clamping the U-bolt.

[0087] The clamping assembly 3 provided in this embodiment can clamp the U-bolt, so that the U-bolt can be placed in the bearing groove 441 for the next operation.

[0088] See also Figure 4 In some embodiments, the transport component 4 includes a third movable slide 41, a fourth drive unit 42, a fifth drive unit 43 and a carrier 44, the carrier 44 is provided with a bearing groove 441, the fourth drive unit 42 is arranged on the third movable slide 41, the output end of the fourth drive unit 42 can rotate along the second direction b, the fifth drive unit 43 is arranged at the output end of the fourth drive unit 42, and the output end of the fifth drive unit 43 is provided with a bearing platform.

[0089] In this embodiment, the third movable slide 41 can move along Figure 4 The third movable slide 41 is similar to the second movable slide 32. The third movable slide 41 can also be a commercially available slide. A fourth drive unit 42 is provided on the third movable slide 41. The fourth drive unit 42 can be a rotary slide group, that is, a slide device with a rotating function. The second direction b is as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, it is understood that the second direction b can be the same as the first direction a, or the second direction b can be different from the first direction a, and this is not limited in this embodiment. The fourth drive unit 42 is provided with a fifth drive unit 43, which can be a telescopic cylinder. The fifth drive unit 43 is provided with a bearing member 44, and the bearing member 44 is provided with a bearing groove 441.

[0090] During use, the third movable slide 41 and the fourth drive unit 42 are controlled so that the bearing groove 441 is placed below the clamping end 31. The clamping end 31 is rotated 90 degrees by the second drive unit 34 and then placed on the bearing groove 441 in the vertical direction. After the third movable slide 41 drives the bearing groove 441 to the preset position, the rotation angle of the bearing groove 441 is adjusted, and the fifth drive unit 43 is controlled to extend, so that the U-bolt protrudes at the preset position, which is convenient for the subsequent nut locking operation.

[0091] The transport assembly 4 shown in this embodiment realizes the automatic position adjustment function of the U-bolt during the installation process, so that the U-bolt can be automatically or manually locked directly at the preset position after feeding, replacing the manual adjustment process and improving the locking efficiency of the U-bolt.

[0092] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the feeding assembly 2 further includes a sixth driving unit 27 and a first base plate 28. The sixth driving unit 27 is arranged on the frame 1; the first base plate 28 is arranged at the output end of the sixth driving unit 27, and the first base plate 28 is provided with a feeding plate 21 and a first movable slide 25. The first base plate 28 moves back and forth in the vertical direction under the drive of the sixth driving unit 27.

[0093] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly 2 further includes a sixth drive unit 27, which can be a telescopic cylinder. A first base plate 28 is provided at the output end of the sixth drive unit 27, and a feeding plate 21 and a first movable slide 25 are provided on the first base plate 28. The sixth drive unit 27 can drive the feeding plate 21 and the first movable slide 25 to move vertically, facilitating the user's loading of U-bolts.

[0094] For further information, see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the feed assembly 2 further includes a guide bar 29 and guide wheels 281. The guide bar 29 is disposed on the frame 1 and extends vertically. The guide wheels 281 are disposed on the first base plate 28 and embedded within the guide bar 29, allowing them to roll relative to the guide bar 29. The guide wheels 281 may be LG guide shoes, and there may be three of them. The guide bar 29 may be a T-shaped steel bar, embedded in the guide bar 29 in three directions. Therefore, while the sixth drive unit 27 drives the first base plate 28 upward, it is simultaneously guided by the guide bar 29, thereby improving the vertical motion accuracy of the feed plate 21.

[0095] For further information, see Figure 5In some embodiments, a loading assembly 5 is further included, and the loading assembly 5 includes a loading plate 51, a second gap, a third baffle 52 and a fourth baffle 53. The third baffle 52 is arranged on the inner side of the loading plate 51, and the third baffle 52 and the loading plate 51 form a second gap. The second gap contains a U-shaped bolt. A third opening 511 is provided on the loading plate 51, and the third opening 511 is arranged downward in the vertical direction. The third opening 511 corresponds to the second opening 212. A first baffle groove is provided on the loading plate 51 parallel to the third opening 511, and the fourth baffle 53 is embedded in the first baffle groove. The third opening 511 on the loading plate 51 coincides with the second opening 212 on the feeding plate 21, and after the fourth baffle 53 is pulled out of the first baffle groove, the U-shaped bolt passes through the third opening 511 and the second opening 212 in sequence to enter the first gap.

[0096] The loading plate 51 can be shaped similarly to the feeding plate 21. A third baffle 52 is provided on the inner side of the loading plate 51. A second gap, similar to the first gap, is defined between the third baffle 52 and the loading plate 51. The second gap is used to accommodate U-bolts. A third opening 511 is provided at the lower end of the loading plate 51, corresponding to the second opening 212. A first retaining groove is provided on the loading plate 51, parallel to the third opening 511. A fourth baffle 53 can be embedded within the first retaining groove.

[0097] During use, the user can place a specified number of U-shaped bolts in the loading plate 51 in the form of manual preparation, and after loading, insert the fourth baffle 53 from the first baffle groove, then align the third opening 511 with the second opening 212, and pull out the fourth baffle 53, so that the U-shaped bolts fall from the second gap into the first gap in turn under the action of their own weight, completing the one-time loading of the U-shaped bolts.

[0098] It should be noted that the sixth driving unit 27 can lift the first bottom plate 28 when the feeding plate 21 needs to be loaded, so as to facilitate the docking of the loading plate 51 and the feeding plate 21.

[0099] In some optional embodiments, a first handle 531 may be provided on the fourth baffle 53, and the user may grasp the first handle 531 to insert or extract the fourth baffle 53; in other optional embodiments, a second handle 512 may be provided on the outside of the loading plate 51, and the number of the second handles 512 may be multiple, so as to facilitate grasping of the loading plate 51, making it easier to load or prepare materials.

[0100] In this embodiment, U-bolts can be manually prepared in multiple loading plates 51. When the U-bolts in the supply plate 21 are used up, the loading plate 51 can be placed on the supply plate 21 for manual loading of U-bolts. This method can realize batch loading and batch preparation of U-bolts, reduce the time required during the loading process, and improve the feeding efficiency of U-bolts.

[0101] In the above technical scheme, the system includes a frame 1, a feeding component 2, a clamping component 3 and a transport component 4. The feeding component 2 is arranged on the frame 1. The feeding component 2 includes a feeding plate 21, and the feeding plate 21 contains U-shaped bolts. The two ends of the U-shaped bolts protrude from the feeding plate 21 in the horizontal direction; the clamping component 3 has two relatively arranged clamping ends 31, and each clamping end 31 is correspondingly arranged at the end of the U-shaped bolt protruding from the feeding plate 21. The two clamping ends 31 are used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feeding plate 21; the transport component 4 has a bearing groove 441, and the notch of the bearing groove 441 is set in the vertical direction. The bearing groove 441 is used to place the U-shaped bolts clamped by the two clamping ends 31 and transport them to a preset position. The U-shaped bolts are fed using the feeding component 2, and the U-shaped bolts in the feeding plate 21 are clamped one by one by the clamping component 3 and placed on the transport component 4. The U-shaped bolts are transported to the preset position where they need to be installed through the bearing groove 441 of the transport component 4 to facilitate the installation operation of the U-shaped bolts, thereby realizing the automated feeding process of the U-shaped bolts and improving the automated feeding efficiency of the U-shaped bolts.

[0102] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the specification and drawings of this utility model, this does not limit the scope of patent protection of this utility model. All technical solutions generated by replacing or modifying equivalent structures or equivalent processes based on the essential concept of this utility model using the contents recorded in the specification and drawings of this utility model, as well as directly or indirectly implementing the technical solutions of the above embodiments in other related technical fields, are included in the scope of patent protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An intelligent U-bolt feeding system, characterized in that: include: frame; A feeding assembly is arranged on the frame, the feeding assembly includes a feeding plate, the U-shaped bolt is accommodated in the feeding plate, and both ends of the U-shaped bolt protrude from the feeding plate in a horizontal direction; A clamping assembly having two oppositely disposed clamping ends, each of the clamping ends corresponding to an end of a U-shaped bolt protruding from the feed plate, the two clamping ends being used to clamp the same U-shaped bolt to remove the U-shaped bolt from the feed plate; The transport component has a bearing groove, the groove of which is arranged in a vertical direction. The bearing groove is used to place the U-bolts clamped by the two clamping ends and transport them to a preset position.

2. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed plate has a first opening and a second opening, the first opening is adjacent to the second opening, the first opening is opened in the horizontal direction, and the second opening is opened in the vertical direction and upward, a first gap is defined in the feed plate, and the U-shaped bolt is placed in the first gap; The feeding assembly further comprises: The first baffle is arranged on the inner side of the feeding plate. The first baffle is arranged opposite to the first opening. The first gap is formed between the first baffle and the feeding plate.

3. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed plate is provided with a first clearance groove, the first baffle is provided with a second clearance groove, and the projections of the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove along the direction of the first opening overlap; The feeding assembly further comprises: a second baffle, disposed on the inner side of the feed plate, the second baffle being disposed opposite to the second opening, and being used to carry the U-bolt; a first adapter plate connected to the second baffle plate, the first adapter plate extending from the outer side of the feed plate toward the inner side of the feed plate and sequentially passing through the first and second clearance grooves to be connected to the second baffle plate; A first movable slide is connected to the first adapter plate. The first movable slide is arranged on the frame. The first movable slide is used to drive the second baffle to move in a vertical direction relative to the feed plate.

4. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further comprises: A first sensor is provided at the second opening, and the first sensor is used to detect the presence of the U-bolt at the second opening.

5. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping assembly comprises: Second moving slide; a first driving unit, disposed on the second movable slide, wherein an output end of the first driving unit can reciprocate in a vertical direction; a second driving unit connected to an output end of the first driving unit, wherein the output end of the second driving unit is rotatable in a first direction; Two third driving units are arranged oppositely on the output end of the second driving unit, and each of the third driving units is provided with a clamping end.

6. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The output end of each of the third driving units includes a first movable end and a second movable end that are arranged opposite to each other, and the clamping end includes: a first clamping arm, disposed on the first movable end, wherein a first clamping groove is provided on a side of the first clamping arm facing the second movable end; The second clamping arm is arranged on the second movable end. The second clamping arm is provided with a second clamping groove on a side facing the first movable end. The first clamping groove and the second clamping groove move toward each other to clamp the end of the U-bolt.

7. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transport assembly comprises: a third movable slide; a fourth driving unit, disposed on the third movable slide, wherein an output end of the fourth driving unit can rotate along a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction; A fifth driving unit, provided at an output end of the fourth driving unit; The carrying platform is arranged on the output end of the fifth driving unit, and the carrying groove is provided on the carrying platform.

8. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further comprises: a sixth driving unit, disposed on the frame; The first base plate is arranged at the output end of the sixth driving unit. The feeding plate and the first movable slide are provided on the first base plate. The first base plate moves back and forth in the vertical direction under the drive of the sixth driving unit.

9. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding assembly further comprises: A guide bar is provided on the frame, and the guide bar extends in a vertical direction; The guide wheel is arranged on the first bottom plate, and the guide wheel is embedded in the guide strip, and the guide wheel can roll relative to the guide strip.

10. The intelligent U-bolt feeding system according to claim 9, characterized in that: Also includes: The loading assembly includes a loading plate, a second gap, a third baffle and a fourth baffle. The third baffle is arranged on the inner side of the loading plate. The third baffle and the loading plate form the second gap. The second gap contains the U-shaped bolt. A third opening is provided on the loading plate. The third opening is arranged downward in the vertical direction. The third opening corresponds to the second opening. A first baffle groove is provided on the loading plate parallel to the third opening. The fourth baffle is embedded in the first baffle groove. The third opening on the loading plate coincides with the second opening on the supply plate. After the fourth baffle is pulled out of the first baffle groove, the U-shaped bolt passes through the third opening and the second opening in sequence to enter the first gap.

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