Discharging centering mechanism
By simplifying the design of the discharge centering mechanism, and using cylinder drive and synchronous belt transmission, the problems of large space occupation and complexity of existing centering mechanisms are solved, achieving efficient and accurate positioning and low-cost maintenance, making it suitable for production environments with limited space.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423109688.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing centering mechanisms are large and complex, occupy a lot of space, and have high system complexity, resulting in long debugging time and high maintenance requirements, making them unsuitable for production environments with limited space.
A simple and compact discharge centering mechanism was designed, which adopts a cylinder-driven transmission mechanism combined with synchronous belt drive and slide rail slider structure to achieve precise positioning and space optimization, thereby reducing equipment complexity and maintenance costs.
It achieves efficient and precise positioning within a limited space, reduces manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty, improves production efficiency and equipment integration, and provides flexibility to adapt to different material sizes.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of centering mechanism, especially relates to a discharging centering mechanism. BACKGROUND
[0002] The discharging centering mechanism is a device for ensuring the accurate position of products on the production line, especially in situations where precise control of product placement is required. This mechanism is commonly used in various industrial fields such as metal processing, plastic molding, electronic component assembly, etc., where the positioning accuracy of products directly affects the quality and efficiency of subsequent processes.
[0003] However, the centering mechanism on the market is relatively large in size, occupying a lot of space, which can be a challenge for factories with limited space, especially when it needs to be integrated into existing production lines. Moreover, current advanced centering mechanisms can be very complex, containing multiple sensors, controllers and actuators, which increases the complexity of the system, potentially leading to longer debugging time and higher maintenance requirements.
[0004] Therefore, the above situation needs to be solved. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT
[0005] The utility model aims to overcome the above shortcomings, and the purpose of the utility model is to provide a discharging centering mechanism. The designed centering mechanism has a simple and compact structure, greatly reducing the required space, and can be applied to production environments with limited space. The simplified design not only reduces the manufacturing cost, but also simplifies the installation and maintenance process, making the operation more convenient and efficient.
[0006] Technical scheme: A discharging centering mechanism, comprising a protective cover, a first centering pull plate, a second centering pull plate and a transmission mechanism; the bottom plate is installed on the upper end face of the protective cover; the first centering pull plate and the second centering pull plate are respectively arranged on the long side end face of the protective cover; the transmission mechanism is arranged on the bottom plate; the first centering pull plate and the second centering pull plate are respectively connected with the transmission mechanism through the first centering pull plate base and the second centering pull plate base. The structure of the present application is simple, and each component is simple and compact, greatly reducing the required space.
[0007] Further, the transmission mechanism includes a gas cylinder, the gas cylinder is arranged on the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is provided with a foot stand; the gas cylinder is connected with the foot stand through a double-ear ring; the output end of the gas cylinder is provided with a floating joint, and the floating joint is connected with a floating connecting block. The gas cylinder is arranged to convert pressure into linear motion, effectively transmitting power.
[0008] Further, the transmission mechanism further comprises a first centering synchronous wheel group, a second centering synchronous wheel group, a first wheel shaft and a second wheel shaft, heads of the first wheel shaft and the second wheel shaft are respectively installed on the short side of the upper surface of the bottom plate through a pulley gasket, shaft bodies of the first wheel shaft and the second wheel shaft are located on the lower end surface of the bottom plate, and the first centering synchronous wheel group and the second centering synchronous wheel group are respectively installed on the first wheel shaft and the second wheel shaft. The synchronous wheel of the application is arranged on the inner side of the shield, the structure is compact, is suitable for the design occasion with limited space, and helps to improve the overall integration of the equipment.
[0009] Further, the first centering synchronous wheel group and the second centering synchronous wheel group are connected through a centering synchronous belt, and a fixed plate is respectively installed on one side of the first centering synchronous wheel group and the second centering synchronous wheel group. Compared with chain transmission, the synchronous belt transmission usually does not need frequent lubrication, so the maintenance cost is relatively low, the replacement of the synchronous belt is relatively simple, and periodic inspection and maintenance are easy to carry out.
[0010] Further, the fixed plate comprises a first pressing plate, the first pressing plate comprises a first upper pressing plate, a first tooth pressing plate and a first fixed plate, the first fixed plate is connected with a floating connection block, a lower end surface is connected with a first centering pull plate base, a short side of the first centering pull plate base is vertically installed with a first centering pull plate, a side of the first fixed plate close to the first centering pull plate is installed with the first tooth pressing plate, the first tooth pressing plate is connected with the first upper pressing plate, and the two clamps the centering synchronous belt. The first fixed plate of the application realizes the connection and installation of each component of the mechanism, the component structure is simple, and the assembly is convenient.
[0011] Further, the fixed plate further comprises a second pressing plate, the second pressing plate comprises a second upper pressing plate, a second tooth pressing plate and a second fixed plate, the second fixed plate is connected with a second centering pull plate base, a short side of the second centering pull plate base is vertically installed with a second centering pull plate, and a side of the second fixed plate away from the second centering pull plate is installed with the second tooth pressing plate, the second tooth pressing plate is connected with the second upper pressing plate, and the two clamps the centering synchronous belt. The second fixed plate of the application realizes the connection and installation of each component of the mechanism, the component structure is simple, and the assembly is convenient.
[0012] Further, the transmission mechanism further comprises a first sliding rail, a second sliding rail, a first sliding block, a second sliding block, a third sliding block and a fourth sliding block, the first sliding rail and the second sliding rail are oppositely arranged on the bottom plate, the first sliding rail is respectively installed with the first sliding block and the second sliding block on both sides, the second sliding rail is respectively installed with the third sliding block and the fourth sliding block on both sides, the first centering pull plate base is installed on the first sliding block and the third sliding block close to the end surface of the shield, and the second centering pull plate base is installed on the second sliding block and the fourth sliding block close to the end surface of the shield. The application realizes the flexible movement of the centering pull plate by using the sliding rail and the sliding block.
[0013] Further, the long side of the bottom plate is provided with a first limiting block and a second limiting block at the position close to the first centering pull plate and the second centering pull plate, respectively; the first centering pull plate and the first limiting block are mirror image distributed with the second centering pull plate and the second limiting block, respectively; and the first centering pull plate and the second centering pull plate are provided with a first pad plate and a second pad plate, respectively. The height and flatness of the workpiece or equipment can be accurately adjusted by using the pad plate, and accurate positioning in the machining process is ensured.
[0014] The above technical scheme can achieve the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. The discharge centering mechanism has a highly optimized structure, which not only achieves precise positioning and adjustment in function, but also greatly reduces the overall space occupied by means of simplification and compact layout. This innovative design is particularly suitable for production environments with extremely limited space but requires efficient and accurate operation, which can effectively improve the utilization rate of the site while ensuring the operation efficiency and quality.
[0016] 2. The application can achieve precise control by adjusting the air pressure in the cylinder according to different size of material processing requirements. In this way, not only the flexibility and adaptability in the production process can be improved, but also the problems of material damage or fixed not firm caused by improper force can be effectively avoided, thereby ensuring the safety and efficiency of the production line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 It is an external structure diagram of a discharge centering mechanism;
[0018] Figure 2 It is an internal structure diagram of a discharge centering mechanism;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a local structure diagram of a discharge centering mechanism;
[0020] Figure 4 It is an application scene structure diagram of a discharge centering mechanism.
[0021] Explanation of reference signs: 1 - shroud; 2 - cylinder; 3 - first centering pull plate; 301 - first backing plate; 302 - second backing plate; 4 - second centering pull plate; 5 - first limit block; 6 - second limit block; 7 - foot stand; 8 - double lug ring; 9 - floating joint; 10 - floating connecting block; 11 - bottom plate; 12 - first centering pull plate base; 13 - second centering pull plate base; 14 - first sliding block; 15 - second sliding block; 16 - third sliding block; 17 - fourth sliding block; 18 - first centering synchronous wheel set; 19 - second centering synchronous wheel set; 20 - first sliding rail; 21 - second sliding rail; 22 - first pressing plate; 2201 - first upper pressing plate; 2202 - first toothed pressing plate; 2203 - first fixed plate; 23 - second pressing plate; 2301 - second upper pressing plate; 2302 - second toothed pressing plate; 2303 - second fixed plate; 24 - centering synchronous belt; 25 - first wheel shaft; 26 - second wheel shaft; 27 - product; 28 - conveying belt. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] The utility model is further illustrated below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0023] Embodiment 1
[0024] This embodiment introduces a discharging centering mechanism, please refer to Figure 1 , as shown in the figure, Figure 1 is a schematic view of the external structure of the application, including a shroud 1, a transmission mechanism, a first centering pull plate 3, a second centering pull plate 4, a first limit block 5, a second limit block 6; the bottom plate 11 is installed on the upper end surface of the shroud 1, and the long side end surfaces of the shroud 1 are respectively provided with the first centering pull plate 3 and the second centering pull plate 4; the transmission mechanism is installed on the bottom plate 11, and the first centering pull plate 3 and the second centering pull plate 4 are respectively connected with the transmission mechanism through the first centering pull plate base 12 and the second centering pull plate base 13. The first limit block 5 and the second limit block 6 are respectively installed on one end of the long side of the bottom plate 11, close to the positions of the first centering pull plate 3 and the second centering pull plate 4; the first centering pull plate 3 and the first limit block 5 are respectively distributed in mirror image with the second centering pull plate 4 and the second limit block 6; the transmission mechanism includes a cylinder 2, the cylinder 2 is arranged on the bottom plate 11, and the bottom plate 11 is provided with a foot stand 7; the cylinder 2 is connected with the foot stand 7 through a double lug ring 8; a floating joint 9 is installed on the output end of the cylinder 2, and the floating joint 9 is connected with a floating connecting block 10.
[0025] Please refer to Figure 2 , as shown in the figure, Figure 2It is an internal structure schematic diagram of a discharge centering mechanism, the transmission mechanism further comprises a first sliding block 14, a second sliding block 15, a third sliding block 16, a fourth sliding block 17, a first centering synchronous wheel set 18, a second centering synchronous wheel set 19, a first sliding rail 20, a second sliding rail 21, a centering synchronous belt 24, a first wheel shaft 25, a second wheel shaft 26; the first centering pull plate base 12, the second centering pull plate base 13, the first sliding block 14, the second sliding block 15, the third sliding block 16, the fourth sliding block 17, the first centering synchronous wheel set 18, the second centering synchronous wheel set 19, the first sliding rail 20, the second sliding rail 21, the first pressing plate 22, the first upper pressing plate 2201, the first toothed pressing plate 2202, the first fixed plate 2203, the second pressing plate 23, the second upper pressing plate 2301, the second toothed pressing plate 2302, the second fixed plate 2303, the centering synchronous belt 24, the first wheel shaft 25 and the second wheel shaft 26 are all placed in the shield.
[0026] The first wheel shaft 25 and the second wheel shaft 26 are respectively arranged on the upper surface of the bottom plate 11 near the short side, the head parts of the first wheel shaft 25 and the second wheel shaft 26 are respectively installed on the short side of the upper surface of the bottom plate 11 through a pulley gasket, the shaft bodies of the first wheel shaft 25 and the second wheel shaft 26 are located on the lower end surface of the bottom plate 11, and the first centering synchronous wheel set 18 and the second centering synchronous wheel set 19 are respectively installed on the first wheel shaft 25 and the second wheel shaft 26.
[0027] The first sliding rail 20 and the second sliding rail 21 are oppositely arranged on the bottom plate 11, the first sliding block 14 and the second sliding block 15 are respectively arranged on the two sides of the first sliding rail 20, the third sliding block 16 and the fourth sliding block 17 are respectively arranged on the two sides of the second sliding rail 21, the first centering pull plate base 12 is arranged on the end surface of the first sliding block 14 and the third sliding block 16 close to the shield 1, and the second centering pull plate base 13 is arranged on the end surface of the second sliding block 15 and the fourth sliding block 17 close to the shield 1.
[0028] Please refer to Figure 3 , and Figure 3It is a schematic view of a partial structure of a discharge centering mechanism, comprising a first centering pull plate 3, a second centering pull plate 4, a first centering pull plate base 12, a second centering pull plate base 13, a first pressing plate 22, a second pressing plate 23; the first pressing plate 22 comprises a first upper pressing plate 2201, a first toothed pressing plate 2202, a first fixed plate 2203; the first fixed plate 2203 is connected with a floating connecting block 10, the lower end surface is connected with the first centering pull plate base 12, the short side of the first centering pull plate base 12 is vertically installed with the first centering pull plate 3; the side of the first fixed plate 2203 close to the first centering pull plate 3 is installed with the first toothed pressing plate 2202, the first toothed pressing plate 2202 is connected with the first upper pressing plate 2201, and both of them clamp the centering synchronous belt 24. The second pressing plate 23 comprises a second upper pressing plate 2301, a second toothed pressing plate 2302, a second fixed plate 2303; the second fixed plate 2303 is connected with the second centering pull plate base 13, the short side of the second centering pull plate base 13 is vertically installed with the second centering pull plate 4; the side of the second fixed plate 2303 away from the second centering pull plate 4 is installed with the second toothed pressing plate 2302, the second toothed pressing plate 2302 is connected with the second upper pressing plate 2301, and both of them clamp the centering synchronous belt 24. The first centering pull plate 3 and the second centering pull plate 4 are respectively installed with a first gusset plate 301 and a second gusset plate 302.
[0029] When working, please refer to Figure 4 , as shown Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the application scene structure of a discharge centering mechanism, the overall frame of the mechanism is made of one-piece aluminum plate milling, which ensures the overall flatness, so that the first sliding block 14, the second sliding block 15, the third sliding block 16, the fourth sliding block 17, the first sliding rail 20 and the second sliding rail 21 installed on the front surface will not appear parallel situation, which leads to running jam. The mechanism is installed on the rear conveying tail frame of the packaging machine through 4 positioning spacer sleeves.
[0030] The first centering synchronous wheel group 18 and the second centering synchronous wheel group 19 at both ends are respectively connected in the two long waist hole grooves of the bottom plate, which is convenient for adjusting the tension of the centering synchronous belt 24. The first pressing plate 22 and the second pressing plate 23 are respectively connected on the first centering pull plate base 12 and the second centering pull plate base 13 and are respectively arranged on the first sliding block 14, the second sliding block 15, the third sliding block 16 and the fourth sliding block 17, which ensures the stability. The first centering pull plate base 12 and the second centering pull plate base 13 have a first centering pull plate 3 and a second centering pull plate 4 on both sides of the uppermost part, which are used to move the materials. The first centering pull plate 3 and the second centering pull plate 4 are respectively provided with a first gusset plate 301 and a second gusset plate 302 made of plastic steel, which are used to reduce the contact damage with the product 27.
[0031] The bottom plate 11 made of an integral aluminum plate is provided with a long-stroke cylinder 2, and the head of the cylinder is connected to the first pressing plate 22 through a floating joint 9. The uppermost part of the bottom plate 11 is provided with a first limiting block 5 and a second limiting block 6 made of plastic steel, which are used to reduce the frictional damage of the product 27 to the equipment and to guide the transition.
[0032] When the cylinder 2 is in the extended state, the first pressing plate 22 is pushed to one side, driving the centering synchronous belt 24 and the first centering synchronous wheel set 18 to rotate clockwise, and driving the second pressing plate 23 to move to the other side. At this time, the equipment comes to the initial position, and the first centering pulling plate 3 and the second centering pulling plate 4 are in the open state.
[0033] When the packaging machine starts to operate, the front-end product 27 passes through the packaging and first reaches the positions of the first limiting block 5 and the second limiting block 6 through the rear conveying belt 28, and the conveying does not stop. When the sensor detects that the product 27 is in place, the cylinder 2 is retracted to pull the first centering pulling plate 3 to one side, driving the centering synchronous belt 24 and the first centering synchronous wheel set 18 to rotate counterclockwise, and driving the second pressing plate 23 to move to the other side. At this time, the equipment comes to the regular centering position, and the first centering pulling plate 3 and the second centering pulling plate 4 are in the clamping state. Through the conveying and guiding of the conveying belt 28 and the first limiting block 5 and the second limiting block 6, the material is clamped in the centering position, which is convenient for the mechanical hand to repeatedly position and grasp the material for taking away.
[0034] After the material is taken away, the cylinder 2 is extended to return to the initial position, waiting for the next material to come.
[0035] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and it should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled persons in the technical field, some improvements can be made without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A discharge centering mechanism characterized by, The device comprises a shield (1), a first centering pull plate (3), a second centering pull plate (4), a transmission mechanism; the upper end surface of the shield (1) is provided with a bottom plate (11); the long side end surface of the shield (1) is respectively provided with the first centering pull plate (3) and the second centering pull plate (4); the transmission mechanism is arranged on the bottom plate (11); the first centering pull plate (3) and the second centering pull plate (4) are respectively connected with the transmission mechanism through a first centering pull plate base (12) and a second centering pull plate base (13).
2. A discharge centering mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The transmission mechanism comprises a gas cylinder (2), the bottom plate (11) is provided with the gas cylinder (2), and the bottom plate (11) is provided with a foot base (7); the gas cylinder (2) is connected with the foot base (7) through a double-ear ring (8); the output end of the gas cylinder (2) is provided with a floating joint (9), and the floating joint (9) is connected with a floating connecting block (10).
3. A discharge centering mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The transmission mechanism further comprises a first centering synchronous wheel set (18), a second centering synchronous wheel set (19), a first wheel shaft (25) and a second wheel shaft (26); the head of the first wheel shaft (25) and the head of the second wheel shaft (26) are respectively arranged on the short side of the upper surface of the bottom plate (11) through a pulley gasket; the shaft body of the first wheel shaft (25) and the shaft body of the second wheel shaft (26) are located on the lower end surface of the bottom plate (11); the first centering synchronous wheel set (18) and the second centering synchronous wheel set (19) are respectively arranged on the first wheel shaft (25) and the second wheel shaft (26).
4. A discharge centering mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The first centering synchronous wheel set (18) and the second centering synchronous wheel set (19) are connected through a centering synchronous belt (24); the side close to the first centering synchronous wheel set (18) and the side close to the second centering synchronous wheel set (19) of the centering synchronous belt (24) are respectively provided with a fixed plate.
5. A discharge centering mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The fixed plate comprises a first pressing plate (22), the first pressing plate (22) comprises a first upper pressing plate (2201), a first tooth pressing plate (2202) and a first fixed plate (2203); the first fixed plate (2203) is connected with the floating connecting block (10), the lower end surface is connected with the first centering pull plate base (12), the short side of the first centering pull plate base (12) is vertically provided with the first centering pull plate (3); the side close to the first centering pull plate (3) of the first fixed plate (2203) is provided with the first tooth pressing plate (2202), the first tooth pressing plate (2202) is connected with the first upper pressing plate (2201), and the two clamps the centering synchronous belt (24).
6. The outfeed centering mechanism of claim 4, wherein, The fixed plate further comprises a second pressing plate (23), the second pressing plate (23) comprises a second upper pressing plate (2301), a second tooth pressing plate (2302) and a second fixed plate (2303); the second fixed plate (2303) is connected with the second centering pull plate base (13), the short side of the second centering pull plate base (13) is vertically provided with the second centering pull plate (4); the side not close to the second centering pull plate (4) of the second fixed plate (2303) is provided with the second tooth pressing plate (2302), the second tooth pressing plate (2302) is connected with the second upper pressing plate (2301), and the two clamps the centering synchronous belt (24).
7. The outfeed centering mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The transmission mechanism further comprises a first sliding rail (20), a second sliding rail (21), a first sliding block (14), a second sliding block (15), a third sliding block (16), and a fourth sliding block (17); the first sliding rail (20) and the second sliding rail (21) are oppositely arranged on the bottom plate (11); the first sliding rail (20) is respectively provided with the first sliding block (14) and the second sliding block (15) on both sides; the second sliding rail (21) is respectively provided with the third sliding block (16) and the fourth sliding block (17) on both sides; the first sliding block (14) and the third sliding block (16) are respectively provided with the first centering pull plate base (12) on the end face close to the cover (1); and the second sliding block (15) and the fourth sliding block (17) are respectively provided with the second centering pull plate base (13) on the end face close to the cover (1).
8. The outfeed centering mechanism of claim 1, wherein, One end of the long side of the bottom plate (11) is provided with the first limiting block (5) and the second limiting block (6) close to the first centering pull plate (3) and the second centering pull plate (4); the first centering pull plate (3) and the first limiting block (5) are mirror images of the second centering pull plate (4) and the second limiting block (6); and the first centering pull plate (3) and the second centering pull plate (4) are respectively provided with the first gusset plate (301) and the second gusset plate (302).