Die for mounting stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of aluminum can conveying chain

By designing a mold for aluminum can conveyor chains and employing an automated assembly mechanism and visual inspection head, the problems of loosening and fatigue breakage caused by traditional manual installation have been solved, achieving stable installation of the chain connecting sleeve and improving the working efficiency and equipment life of agricultural machinery.

CN223506628UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04IWIS ENGINE SYST (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423091955.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

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Technical Problem

The installation of rubber plates on traditional aluminum can conveyor chains relies on manual labor, leading to inconsistent quality, easy loosening and fatigue breakage, which affects the normal operation and efficiency of agricultural equipment.

Method used

Design a mold for stainless steel long rods and connecting sleeves of aluminum can conveyor chains. Employ an assembly mechanism and a vision inspection head, and use cylinders and motors to drive tightening rods for automated installation to ensure the chain and connecting sleeves are firmly fixed.

Benefits of technology

The automated installation of aluminum can conveyor chains has been achieved, improving the robustness and wear resistance of the connecting sleeves, and enhancing the working efficiency and equipment reliability of agricultural machinery.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a mould for mounting a stainless steel long rod and a connecting sleeve of an aluminum can conveying chain, which comprises a fixed base, an assembling mechanism is fixedly mounted on one side of the top end of the fixed base, a turntable is rotatably connected to the other side of the top end of the fixed base, and a sliding block is slidably connected to one side of the top end of the turntable. A vertical plate is fixedly installed at the top end of the sliding block, a detection assembly is installed at the top end of one side of the vertical plate, a push plate is arranged on one side of the vertical plate, the assembling mechanism comprises a height plate and a height rail, and the bottom end of one side of the height plate is fixedly connected with one side of the height rail. The lifting air cylinder pushes the lifting block to adjust the height of the tightening rod, the second stepping motor drives the tightening rod to rotate, the chain and the connecting sleeve are tightened and fixed, intelligent installation of the connecting sleeve on an existing commercially available chain product special for agricultural machinery is improved, the firmness of the connecting sleeve on the chain is effectively improved, and the abrasion-resistant service life of the connecting sleeve on the chain is effectively prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery technology, specifically a mold for installing a stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of an aluminum can conveyor chain. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of agricultural mechanization, the market demand for agricultural machinery special chains is increasing, and higher requirements are being placed on the quality and performance of the equipment. Agricultural machinery special chains are an important part of agricultural equipment, and their performance and quality directly affect the working efficiency and service life of agricultural machinery. Among them, the main function of aluminum can conveyor chains is to efficiently and continuously transport aluminum cans, realizing material conveying and automated operation in automated production lines.

[0003] However, traditional aluminum can conveyor chains have the following disadvantages when used:

[0004] The rubber plates on the transmission chains of agricultural machinery currently on the market are all installed manually. Due to differences in operator skill, various uncertain quality problems exist, and after a period of use, they are prone to loosening and fatigue breakage, which greatly affects the normal operation and work of agricultural equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a mold for installing stainless steel long rods and connecting sleeves on aluminum can conveyor chains, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the installation of rubber plates on existing agricultural machinery transmission chains on the market is all done manually. Due to the differences in personnel operation, there are various uncertain quality problems, and after a period of use, loosening and fatigue breakage are prone to occur, which greatly affects the normal operation and work of agricultural equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a mold for installing a stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of an aluminum can conveying chain, comprising a fixed base, an assembly mechanism fixedly installed on one side of the top of the fixed base, a turntable rotatably connected to the other side of the top of the fixed base, a sliding block slidably connected to one side of the top of the turntable, a vertical plate fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block, a detection component installed on the top of one side of the vertical plate, a push plate provided on one side of the vertical plate, the assembly mechanism comprising a height plate and a height track, the bottom end of one side of the height plate fixedly connected to one side of the height track, a lifting block slidably connected to the middle of the height track, a motor base fixedly installed on one side of the lifting block, and a tightening rod provided at the bottom end of the motor base.

[0007] Preferably, a lifting plate is fixedly installed at the top of one side of the height plate, and a lifting cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the lifting plate. The movable end of the lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block. A second stepper motor is fixedly installed at the top of the motor base. The output end of the second stepper motor passes through the motor base and is fixedly connected to the end of the tightening rod opposite to it. The bottom end of the height plate is fixedly connected to the fixed base. The lifting cylinder performs telescopic movement, pushing the lifting block from the top. The lifting block slides relative to the height track, adjusting the height of the tightening rod. After the second stepper motor is powered on, it starts and drives the tightening rod to rotate. The tightening rod tightens and fixes the neatly arranged chains and connecting sleeves.

[0008] Preferably, the detection component includes a length plate and a displacement block. The bottom end of the length plate is slidably connected to the top end of the displacement block. A displacement cylinder is fixedly installed on one side of the displacement block, and a vision detection head is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the displacement block. One end of the length plate and the fixed end of the displacement cylinder are both fixedly connected to the upright plate. The displacement cylinder performs telescopic movement, pushing the displacement block from one side to adjust the detection position of the vision detection head. The vision detection head performs real-time detection of the position of the chain and the connecting sleeve.

[0009] Preferably, a first stepper motor is fixedly installed at the bottom of the fixed base. The output end of the first stepper motor is fixedly connected to the side of the turntable facing it. After the first stepper motor is powered on, it starts and drives the turntable to rotate, thereby adjusting the direction of the detection component and the direction of the push plate.

[0010] Preferably, a positioning plate is fixedly installed on the side of the turntable away from the sliding block, and a sliding cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the positioning plate. The movable end of the sliding cylinder is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block facing it. The sliding cylinder performs telescopic movement, and pushes the sliding block from one side to adjust the position of the upright plate, thereby indirectly adjusting the range of the detection component and the push plate.

[0011] Preferably, a push cylinder is fixedly installed at the bottom end of one side of the upright plate. The movable end of the push cylinder is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate opposite to it. The push cylinder performs telescopic movement and pushes the push plate from one side to adjust the position of the placed chain or the placed connecting sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, support frames are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the fixed base, and the support frames provide stable support from the bottom of the fixed base.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: by setting up an assembly mechanism, the lifting cylinder pushes the lifting block to adjust the height of the tightening rod, and the second stepper motor drives the tightening rod to rotate, tightening and fixing the chain and connecting sleeve, thereby improving the intelligent installation of the connecting sleeve on the existing commercially available agricultural machinery special chain products, and effectively improving the firmness and wear resistance of the connecting sleeve on the chain. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the assembly mechanism of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a connection diagram of the detection component and the upright plate of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Fixed base; 2. Support frame; 3. First stepper motor; 4. Turntable; 5. Vertical plate; 6. Detection component; 61. Length plate; 62. Displacement block; 63. Vision inspection head; 64. Displacement cylinder; 7. Assembly mechanism; 71. Height plate; 72. Height track; 73. Lifting block; 74. Lifting cylinder; 75. Second stepper motor; 76. Motor base; 77. Tightening rod; 8. Sliding block; 9. Push plate; 10. Push cylinder; 11. Positioning plate; 12. Sliding cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0020] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides a mold for installing stainless steel long rods and connecting sleeves of aluminum can conveying chains. It includes a fixed base 1, an assembly mechanism 7 fixedly installed on one side of the top of the fixed base 1, a turntable 4 rotatably connected to the other side of the top of the fixed base 1, a sliding block 8 slidably connected to one side of the top of the turntable 4, a vertical plate 5 fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block 8, a detection component 6 installed on the top of one side of the vertical plate 5, and a push plate 9 provided on one side of the vertical plate 5. The assembly mechanism 7 includes a height plate 71 and a height rail 72. The bottom end of one side of the height plate 71 is fixedly connected to one side of the height rail 72. A lifting block 73 is slidably connected to the middle of the height rail 72. A motor base 76 is fixedly installed on one side of the lifting block 73. A tightening rod 77 is provided at the bottom end of the motor base 76.

[0021] A lifting plate is fixedly installed at the top of one side of the height plate 71. A lifting cylinder 74 is fixedly installed in the middle of the lifting plate. The movable end of the lifting cylinder 74 is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block 73. A second stepper motor 75 is fixedly installed at the top of the motor base 76. The output end of the second stepper motor 75 passes through the motor base 76 and is fixedly connected to the end of the tightening rod 77 opposite to it. The bottom end of the height plate 71 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 1. The lifting cylinder 74 performs telescopic movement and pushes the lifting block 73 from the top. The lifting block 73 slides relative to the height track 72, adjusting the height of the tightening rod 77. The second stepper motor 75 starts after being powered on and drives the tightening rod 77 to rotate. The tightening rod 77 tightens and fixes the neatly arranged chains and connecting sleeves.

[0022] The detection component 6 includes a length plate 61 and a displacement block 62. The bottom end of the length plate 61 is slidably connected to the top end of the displacement block 62. A displacement cylinder 64 is fixedly installed on one side of the displacement block 62. A vision inspection head 63 is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the displacement block 62. One end of the length plate 61 and the fixed end of the displacement cylinder 64 are both fixedly connected to the upright plate 5. The displacement cylinder 64 performs telescopic movement and pushes the displacement block 62 from one side to adjust the detection position of the vision inspection head 63. The vision inspection head 63 performs real-time detection of the position of the chain and the connecting sleeve.

[0023] The bottom of the fixed base 1 is fixedly installed with a first stepper motor 3. The output end of the first stepper motor 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the turntable 4 facing each other. After the first stepper motor 3 is powered on, it starts and drives the turntable 4 to rotate, thereby adjusting the direction of the detection component 6 and the direction of the push plate 9.

[0024] A positioning plate 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the turntable 4 away from the sliding block 8. A sliding cylinder 12 is fixedly installed in the middle of the positioning plate 11. The movable end of the sliding cylinder 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block 8 facing it. The sliding cylinder 12 performs telescopic movement. The sliding cylinder 12 pushes the sliding block 8 from one side to adjust the position of the upright plate 5, and indirectly adjusts the range of the push of the detection component 6 and the push plate 9.

[0025] A push cylinder 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of the upright plate 5. The movable end of the push cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate 9 facing each other. The push cylinder 10 performs telescopic movement and pushes the push plate 9 from one side to adjust the position of the placed chain or the placed connecting sleeve.

[0026] Support frames 2 are fixedly installed at the four corners of the bottom of the fixed base 1, and the support frames 2 provide stable support from the bottom of the fixed base 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the product specifications are intelligently identified by scanning with a signal or barcode scanner or selecting a program via controller buttons. It features a repeat tightening error reporting function. The assembly mechanism 7 collects data via a switch and connects to a controller (PLC, PC) and data traceability software via a network to save tightening data in real time. Data can be queried and exported (to Excel) by time, including information such as bolt tightening angle, bolt torque, and whether any bolts were missed. The chain and connecting sleeve are sequentially placed on the fixed base 1. The displacement cylinder 64 extends and retracts, pushing the displacement block 62 from one side to adjust the detection position of the vision inspection head 63. The vision inspection head 63 then monitors the position of the chain and connecting sleeve. The device performs real-time detection. The sliding cylinder 12 extends and retracts, pushing the sliding block 8 from one side to adjust the position of the upright plate 5, indirectly adjusting the range of the detection component 6 and the push plate 9. After the first stepper motor 3 is powered on, it starts and drives the turntable 4 to rotate, adjusting the direction of the detection component 6 and the direction of the push plate 9. After they are aligned, the lifting cylinder 74 extends and retracts, pushing the lifting block 73 from the top. The lifting block 73 slides relative to the height track 72, adjusting the height of the tightening rod 77. After the second stepper motor 75 is powered on, it starts and drives the tightening rod 77 to rotate, tightening and fixing the neatly arranged chains and connecting sleeves.

[0028] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mold for installing a stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of an aluminum can conveyor chain, comprising a fixed base (1), characterized in that: An assembly mechanism (7) is fixedly installed on one side of the top of the fixed base (1). A turntable (4) is rotatably connected to the other side of the top of the fixed base (1). A sliding block (8) is slidably connected to one side of the top of the turntable (4). A vertical plate (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block (8). A detection component (6) is installed on the top of one side of the vertical plate (5). A push plate (9) is provided on one side of the vertical plate (5). The assembly mechanism (7) includes a height plate (71) and a height rail (72). The bottom end of one side of the height plate (71) is fixedly connected to one side of the height rail (72). A lifting block (73) is slidably connected to the middle of the height rail (72). A motor base (76) is fixedly installed on one side of the lifting block (73). A tightening rod (77) is provided at the bottom end of the motor base (76).

2. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveyor chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lifting plate is fixedly installed on the top of one side of the height plate (71), and a lifting cylinder (74) is fixedly installed in the middle of the lifting plate. The movable end of the lifting cylinder (74) is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting block (73). A second stepper motor (75) is fixedly installed on the top of the motor base (76). The output end of the second stepper motor (75) passes through the motor base (76) and is fixedly connected to the end opposite to the tightening rod (77). The bottom end of the height plate (71) is fixedly connected to the fixed base (1).

3. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveying chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection component (6) includes a length plate (61) and a displacement block (62). The bottom end of the length plate (61) is slidably connected to the top end of the displacement block (62). A displacement cylinder (64) is fixedly installed on one side of the displacement block (62). A visual inspection head (63) is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the displacement block (62). One end of the length plate (61) and the fixed end of the displacement cylinder (64) are both fixedly connected to the upright plate (5).

4. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveying chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the fixed base (1) is fixedly installed with a first stepper motor (3), and the output end of the first stepper motor (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the turntable (4) facing it.

5. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveyor chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning plate (11) is fixedly installed on the top of the turntable (4) away from the sliding block (8). A sliding cylinder (12) is fixedly installed in the middle of the positioning plate (11). The movable end of the sliding cylinder (12) is fixedly connected to the side of the sliding block (8) facing it.

6. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveyor chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push cylinder (10) is fixedly installed at the bottom of one side of the upright plate (5), and the movable end of the push cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the side of the push plate (9) facing each other.

7. The mold for installing the stainless steel long rod and connecting sleeve of the aluminum can conveyor chain according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed base (1) has support frames (2) fixedly installed at the four corners of its bottom end.