Automatic sorting equipment for springs

Abstract

The utility model discloses automatic spring sorting equipment which comprises a universal mechanical arm, an ultrasonic sensor, a sorting channel, a sorting baffle and a sorting motor, and the ultrasonic sensor is located right in front of a spring discharge port through the universal mechanical arm; the tops of the three sorting channels communicate with each other and are integrally in a symmetrical state, the bottoms of the sorting channels on the two sides incline outwards, the tops of the sorting channels are located under spring discharging ports, the sorting baffle is arranged at the communicating position of the two sorting channels, the bottom of the sorting baffle is hinged to the sorting channels through a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is connected with the sorting motor. A connecting plate is arranged on the sorting channel; the length of the spring is detected in real time through the sensor, the different sorting motors drive the corresponding sorting baffles to rotate according to different lengths, different sorting channels are communicated, real-time detection and sorting of the springs with different lengths are completed, and compared with the prior art, the structure is simple, and the system complexity is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to spring production technical field, especially a kind of spring automatic sorting equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Spring is generally using spring coiling machine to carry out automatic production, in production process, feeding mechanism sends certain length wire material to coiling area to be coiled, then after cutting, the production of spring is completed, but due to the reason of feeding mechanism or wire material, it can cause that feeding length is not too stable, thereby leading to the inconsistent length of spring, since the length of spring influences period spring force, so it needs to detect the length of spring, in prior art, generally after spring production, it is sorted by image sorting equipment, the length of spring is obtained by image and text recognition after camera collects the image of spring, this operation mode cannot realize real-time detection of spring, and image acquisition processing requires relatively high system. SUMMARY

[0003] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model provides a kind of spring automatic sorting equipment, the length of spring is detected in real time by sensor, and the sorting baffle is rotated by sorting motor, the sorting of different length springs is completed, solve the problem that existing cannot detect spring in real time and require high system.

[0004] To solve the above technical problem, the utility model provides a kind of technical scheme: a kind of spring automatic sorting equipment, including detection mechanism and sorting mechanism, its characterized in that: the detection mechanism includes universal mechanical arm and ultrasonic sensor, the ultrasonic sensor is supported by universal mechanical arm, so that ultrasonic sensor is in the front of spring discharge port;

[0005] The sorting mechanism includes sorting channel, sorting baffle and sorting motor, the top of three sorting channels is communicated and is in symmetrical state as a whole, the bottom of two side sorting channels is inclined outward, the top of sorting channel is directly below spring discharge port, the sorting baffle is arranged at the communication of two sorting channels, the bottom of sorting baffle is hinged with sorting channel by pivot, pivot is connected with sorting motor, and under the action of sorting motor, sorting baffle is rotated to open or close communication, and connecting plate is arranged on sorting channel.

[0006] Ultrasonic sensor and sorting motor are electrically connected with controller.

[0007] Further, the top of sorting channel is funnel-shaped structure, and one side of funnel-shaped structure is provided with extension plate.

[0008] Further, the bottom of inclined sorting channel is provided with pull-out baffle.

[0009] Further, the sorting channel above the pull baffle is hinged with an observation window, and the observation window is hinged with the sorting channel.

[0010] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects are:

[0011] 1, the application carries out real -time detection to spring length through sensor, and according to the length of different, through different sorting motor drive corresponding sorting baffle rotates, realizes different sorting channel conduction, completes the real -time detection of different length spring and sorting, compared with prior art, simple structure, system complexity reduces.

[0012] 2, the application is funnel -shaped structure in the top of sorting channel, increases the drop -in area to facilitate spring drop, reduces the probability of spring when cutting out, and one side of funnel -shaped structure is provided with extension plate, and the extension plate can directly extend to the lower side of spring, better realize spring slide.

[0013] 3, the bottom of the application inclined sorting channel is blocked through pull baffle, and unqualified spring can be stored inside, and the observation window is transparent material, and the inside spring storage condition is observed, when the observation window is turned up and opened, the stored spring can also be taken out and observed.

[0014] In order to make the above and other purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the following preferred embodiments are described, and the accompanying drawings are described as follows. DRAWINGS

[0015] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme in the utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiment description, and obviously, the following description drawings are only four of the utility model, and for those skilled in the art, other drawings can also be obtained according to these drawings without creating labor.

[0016] Figure 1 The structure of the application is shown Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 2 The structure of the application is shown Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 3 The structure diagram when the sorting baffle rotates.

[0019] Figure 4 The structure diagram when the application is used.

[0020] In the figure, 1 - universal mechanical arm, 2 - ultrasonic sensor, 3 - sorting channel, 4 - sorting baffle, 5 - sorting motor, 6 - rotating shaft, 7 - connecting plate, 8 - controller, 9 - funnel structure, 10 - extension plate, 11 - pulling baffle, 12 - observation window; A - coil spring machine. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] Embodiments of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Although some embodiments of the present application are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms, and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described herein, on the contrary, these embodiments are provided to more thoroughly and completely understand the present application. It should be understood that the drawings and embodiments of the present application are only for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0022] It should be understood that each step described in the method embodiment of the present application can be performed in a different order. In addition, the method embodiment can include additional steps or omit the steps shown. The scope of the present application is not limited in this respect.

[0023] The names of the messages or information exchanged between the plurality of devices in the embodiments of the present application are only for illustrative purposes, and are not intended to limit the scope of these messages or information. Embodiment one

[0024] As Figures 1-4 shown, a spring automatic sorting equipment includes a detection mechanism and a sorting mechanism, the detection mechanism includes a universal mechanical arm 1 and an ultrasonic sensor 2, the ultrasonic sensor 2 is supported by the universal mechanical arm 1, so that the ultrasonic sensor 2 is in front of the spring discharge port; the ultrasonic sensor 2 is electrically connected with the controller 8; before the spring is cut after the spring is coiled, the distance between the spring and the ultrasonic sensor 2 is measured by the ultrasonic sensor 2, since the cutting end of the spring is fixed, the position of the ultrasonic sensor 2 is fixed, so that the length of the spring can be obtained by measuring the distance, the length of the spring is measured, and the measured distance is sent to the controller 8 in the form of an electrical signal; the universal mechanical arm 1 can adjust the position of the ultrasonic sensor 2, so that it is in front of the spring discharge port, and the detection accuracy is ensured.

[0025] The sorting mechanism includes a sorting channel 3, a sorting baffle 4 and a sorting motor 5. The tops of the three sorting channels 3 are connected and are in a symmetrical state as a whole. The bottoms of the sorting channels 3 on both sides are inclined outward. The top of the sorting channel 3 is directly below the spring discharge port. The sorting baffle 4 is set at the connection between the two sorting channels 3. The bottom of the sorting baffle 4 is hinged to the sorting channel 3 through a rotating shaft 6. The rotating shaft 6 is connected to the sorting motor 5 and drives the sorting baffle 4 to rotate under the action of the sorting motor 5 to open or close the connection. A connecting plate 7 is provided on the sorting channel 3; the sorting motor 5 is electrically connected to the controller 8. Connection; the three sorting channels 3 are two inclined sorting channels 3 and one vertical sorting channel 3. The two inclined sorting channels 3 are located on both sides of the vertical sorting channel 3. The sorting baffle 4 is in a vertical state in normal state, and the entrance of the inclined sorting channel 3 is closed to prevent the spring from entering the inclined sorting channel; and when the sorting baffle 4 rotates, the sorting baffle 4 closes the vertical sorting channel 3 and opens the inclined sorting channel 3, thereby realizing the opening and closing of different sorting channels 3, allowing springs of different lengths to enter different sorting channels 3, and sorting the springs. Example 2

[0026] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment is obtained by adding technical features such as an extension plate 10 on the basis of Example 1. The remaining technical features are the same as those of Example 1, and the similarities are not repeated here. Among them, the difference between this embodiment and Example 1 is that the top of the sorting channel 3 is a funnel-shaped structure 9, and an extension plate 10 is provided on one side of the funnel-shaped structure 9.

[0027] In this embodiment, a funnel-shaped structure 9 is provided at the top of the sorting channel 3, which increases the area of ​​the falling entrance to facilitate the spring to fall in and reduces the chance of the spring popping out when it is cut. An extension plate 10 is provided on one side of the funnel-shaped structure 9, and the extension plate 10 can directly extend to the lower side of the spring to better achieve the sliding of the spring. Example 3

[0028] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment is obtained by adding technical features such as a pull-out baffle 11 on the basis of Example 2. The remaining technical features are the same as those of Example 2, and the similarities are not repeated here. Among them, the difference between this embodiment and Example 2 is that: a pull-out baffle 11 is provided at the bottom of the inclined sorting channel 3; an observation window 12 is hinged on the sorting channel 3 above the pull-out baffle 11, and the observation window 12 is hinged to the sorting channel 3.

[0029] In the embodiment, the bottom of the inclined sorting channel 3 is blocked by the pull-out baffle 11, and the unqualified springs can be stored inside, when the pull-out baffle 11 is pulled out, the springs inside can naturally fall off, and the observation window 12 is made of transparent material, which is convenient for observing the storage condition of the springs inside, when the observation window 12 is turned up and opened, the stored springs can also be taken out for observation and sampling inspection; handles are arranged on the pull-out baffle 11 and the observation window 12, which are convenient for personnel to operate.

[0030] The ultrasonic sensor 2 and the controller 8 can adopt existing mature products, and the specific manufacturers and models are not limited here.

[0031] The use process of the technical scheme formed by the above embodiment is as follows: the universal mechanical arm 1 and the connecting plate 7 are fixed on the spring winding machine A, when the spring winding is completed and has not been cut, the ultrasonic sensor 2 detects the distance between the ultrasonic sensor 2 and the spring, and sends the distance to the controller 8 in the form of an electrical signal, the controller 8 obtains the length of the spring (the length from the ultrasonic sensor 2 to the cutting position of the spring minus the obtained distance) after processing, compares the length of the spring with the pre-set threshold range, and if the length of the spring is greater than the threshold range, it means that the spring is too long, a sorting motor 5 drives the corresponding sorting baffle 4 to rotate, cuts the spring, and makes the too long spring fall into the corresponding inclined sorting channel 3; if the length of the spring is less than the threshold range, it means that the spring is too short, another sorting motor 5 drives the corresponding sorting baffle 4 to rotate, cuts the spring, and makes the too long spring fall into the corresponding inclined sorting channel 3, and if the length of the spring is within the threshold range, both sorting motors 5 do not work, the spring is cut, and the qualified spring falls from the vertical sorting channel 3, so that the springs of different lengths fall into different sorting channels 3, thereby completing the sorting of the springs.

[0032] It should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and the technical principle applied. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments here, and those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, although the present application has been described in more detail through the above embodiments, the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, and can include more other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present application, and the scope of the present application is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A spring automatic sorting apparatus comprising a detection mechanism and a sorting mechanism, characterized in that: The detection mechanism comprises a universal mechanical arm and an ultrasonic sensor, the ultrasonic sensor is supported by the universal mechanical arm, and the ultrasonic sensor is located in front of the spring discharge port. The sorting mechanism comprises a sorting channel, a sorting baffle and a sorting motor, the top of the three sorting channels is communicated and symmetrically arranged as a whole, the bottom of the sorting channels on the two sides is outwardly inclined, the top of the sorting channel is located below the spring discharge port, the sorting baffle is arranged at the communication position of the two sorting channels, the bottom of the sorting baffle is hinged to the sorting channel through a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft is connected with the sorting motor, and the sorting baffle is driven to rotate to open or close the communication position under the action of the sorting motor, and a connecting plate is arranged on the sorting channel. The ultrasonic sensor and the sorting motor are electrically connected with the controller.

2. A spring automatic sorting apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sorting channel is in a funnel structure, and one side of the funnel structure is provided with an extension plate.

3. A spring automatic sorting apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the inclined sorting channel is provided with a pull baffle.

4. A spring automatic sorting apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that: An observation window is hinged to the sorting channel above the pull baffle, and the observation window is hinged to the sorting channel.

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