Channel steel machining device

The automated feeding and turning of channel steel is achieved by using safety light curtains, positioning components and handling robots, which solves the problem of inconvenience in manual handling and improves processing efficiency and the degree of automation of the equipment.

CN223544627UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14ANHUI MICKO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423177786.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the processing of channel steel for forklift masts requires manual handling of the heavy channel steel, which makes handling inconvenient and makes it difficult to control the loading interval, and may lead to the problem of channel steel accumulation.

Method used

By employing safety light curtains, positioning components, transfer frames, and handling robots, the automated feeding and flipping of channel steel is achieved, simplifying the processing flow. The handling and processing of channel steel by robots reduces human intervention.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated feeding and turning of channel steel processing, simplifies the equipment structure, improves processing efficiency, reduces manual labor intensity, and avoids channel steel accumulation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a channel steel processing device, which comprises a safety grating fixed on the ground, the safety grating is a rectangular ring with a notch on one side, two transfer frames are fixed at the notch of the safety grating through two positioning components arranged in parallel, and the two transfer frames are fixed on the other side of the safety grating. Channel steel is stacked in one transfer frame, first carrying robots are arranged on one sides of the two positioning assemblies, an exchange table is arranged between the two first carrying robots, a limiting groove used for limiting the channel steel is formed in the top end of the exchange table, and a first machining center is arranged on one side of one transfer frame. A second machining center is arranged on one side of the other transfer frame, and clamping tables are arranged on one sides of the two first carrying robots. Through the arrangement of the positioning assembly, the transfer frame and the first carrying robot, a worker only needs to push the transfer frame where channel steel is stacked to the positioning assembly, automatic feeding and machining can be achieved, and manual feeding is not needed.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of channel steel processing technology, and in particular to a channel steel processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Forklift mast channel steel is divided into inner mast channel steel and outer mast channel steel. The cross-sectional shape of the channel steel is U-shaped. There are surfaces that need to be machined on the two mutually perpendicular surfaces of the U-shape. After machining, a roller shaft also needs to be welded onto the channel steel.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese Patent Publication No. CN210908956U, which discloses an automated production line for processing channel steel for forklift masts. The line includes a first machining center for machining screw holes in vertically oriented channel steel, a first positioning mold for fixing the vertically oriented channel steel, a second machining center for machining shaft holes in transversely oriented channel steel, a second positioning mold for fixing the transversely oriented channel steel, a channel steel flipping center for converting the channel steel between vertical and transverse states, a guide roller conveyor for conveying the channel steel to the first positioning mold, a roller shaft welding station for welding roller shafts to the channel steel, and a clamping roller conveyor for conveying the channel steel processed by the second machining center to the roller shaft welding station.

[0004] This patent improves the efficiency of channel steel processing and welding by rationally arranging the first machining center, the channel steel turning center, the second machining center, and the roller shaft welding station to complete four processes in sequence: channel steel bolt hole processing, channel steel turning, channel steel shaft hole processing, and roller shaft welding. However, it requires manual placement of the channel steel vertically on the guide roller conveyor. The channel steel itself is heavy and inconvenient to handle. Furthermore, the repetitive manual labor makes it difficult to control the interval of channel steel feeding, which may result in the channel steel accumulating on the guide roller conveyor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a channel steel processing device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A channel steel processing device includes a safety light grid fixed to the ground. The safety light grid is a rectangular ring with a notch on one side. Two transfer frames are fixed at the notch of the safety light grid by two parallel positioning components. Channel steel is stacked inside one of the transfer frames. A handling robot is set on one side of each of the two positioning components. An exchange platform is set between the two handling robots. A limiting groove for limiting the channel steel is set at the top of the exchange platform.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a first machining center is provided on one side of one of the transfer frames, a second machining center is provided on one side of the other transfer frame, and a clamping table is provided on one side of each of the two handling robots.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a cutting robot is provided on one side of one of the clamping platforms, and a welding robot is provided on one side of the other clamping platform.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model: the first processing center and the cutting robot are located on the same side of the exchange table, and a collection box is provided on the clamping table on one side of the cutting robot near the end of the cutting robot.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a hopper for storing roller shafts is provided on one side of the welding robot, and a second handling robot is provided on one side of the hopper.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the transfer frame includes a support frame and a connecting rod, the connecting rod is fixed to the bottom end of the support frame, and a caster wheel is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting rod.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the positioning component includes a positioning block and two positioning grooves. The positioning block is fixed to the ground, and the two positioning grooves are opened at both ends of the positioning block. An inclined surface inclined towards the center line of the positioning groove is provided on both sides of one end of the positioning groove. A moving rod is slidably fitted on the inner wall of the positioning block.

[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: a tension spring is connected to one side of the moving rod and one end of the moving rod is connected to a pressing block. Both ends of the pressing block are provided with inclined blocks that slide laterally with the positioning block. The pressing block slides with the inclined surface of the inclined block. A return spring is connected to one side of the inclined block and the other end of the return spring is connected to the positioning block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a channel steel processing device, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This utility model, by setting up a positioning component, a transfer frame and a handling robot, allows workers to automatically load and process materials by simply pushing a transfer frame with stacked channel steel to the positioning component, without the need for manual loading.

[0017] 2. This utility model, by setting up a handling robot, an exchange platform and a limiting groove, enables the channel steel to be flipped when placed on the exchange platform, without the need for a special channel steel flipping structure, thus simplifying the structure of the device.

[0018] 3. This utility model, by setting a positioning component, limits and fixes the transfer frame after it moves to the designated position, which facilitates the handling of a pair of channel steels by the handling robot.

[0019] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a channel steel processing device proposed in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural schematic diagram of the exchange table of a channel steel processing device proposed in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a channel steel processing device proposed in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning block for a channel steel processing device proposed in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a positioning frame for a channel steel processing device proposed in this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Ground; 2. Safety light curtain; 3. Positioning component; 4. Transfer vehicle frame; 5. Handling robot one; 6. Exchange table; 7. Limiting groove; 8. First machining center; 9. Cutting robot; 10. Clamping table; 11. Welding robot; 12. Handling robot two; 13. Hopper; 14. Collection box; 15. Second machining center; 16. Bearing frame; 17. Connecting rod; 18. Casters; 19. Positioning block; 20. Positioning groove; 21. Positioning plate; 22. Moving rod; 23. Extrusion block; 24. Inclined block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] A channel steel processing device, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the system includes a safety light curtain 2 fixed to the ground 1. The safety light curtain 2 is a rectangular ring with a notch on one side. Two transfer carriages 4 are fixed to the notch of the safety light curtain 2 by two parallel positioning components 3. One of the transfer carriages 4 has channel steel stacked inside. A handling robot 5 is set on one side of each of the two positioning components 3. An exchange table 6 is set between the two handling robots 5. The top of the exchange table 6 is provided with a limiting groove 7 for limiting the channel steel. A first machining center 8 is set on one side of one transfer carriage 4, and a second machining center 15 is set on one side of the other transfer carriage 4. Each of the transport robots 5 has a clamping platform 10 on one side. The clamping platform 10 is a combination structure of a processing table, a cylinder and a clamping plate. This structure is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. A cutting robot 9 is set on one side of one clamping platform 10, and a welding robot 11 is set on the other side of the clamping platform 10. The first processing center 8 and the cutting robot 9 are located on the same side of the exchange table 6. A collection box 14 is set on the clamping platform 10 on the side of the cutting robot 9 near the cutting robot 9. A hopper 13 for storing roller shafts is set on the side of the welding robot 11. A transport robot 2 12 is set on the side of the hopper 13.

[0030] When processing channel steel, a worker pushes a storage container of channel steel to be processed to a positioning component 3 located on one side of the first machining center 8. The positioning component 3 fixes the transfer carriage 4. Another empty transfer carriage 4 is pushed to another positioning component 3. A transport robot 5, located on the same side of the exchange table 6 as the first machining center 8, transports the channel steel on the transfer carriage 4 to a clamping table 10 located on one side of the cutting robot 9 for clamping and fixing. The cutting robot 9 performs flame cutting on the clamping table 10, and the waste generated from the cutting falls into a collection box 14. The cut channel steel is then transported by the transport robot 5 to the first machining center 8 for screw hole processing. After processing, the transport robot 5, located on the same side of the exchange table 6 as the first machining center 8, completes the process. The channel steel is transported to the exchange table 6 and placed there. The limiting slot 7 limits the channel steel. During the process of transporting the channel steel to the exchange table 6, the channel steel rotates 90 degrees. Then, another transport robot 5 transports the channel steel on the exchange table 6 to the second machining center 15. The second machining center 15 performs shaft hole processing on the channel steel. After the shaft hole is processed, it is transported by transport robot 5 to the clamping table 10 on one side of the second machining center 15 for clamping and fixing. Then, transport robot 12 places the roller shaft on the hopper 13 onto the channel steel and welds the roller shaft onto the channel steel by welding robot 11. Then, transport robot 5 transports the processed channel steel to the transfer frame 4 on one side of the second machining center 15 for stacking and storage.

[0031] By setting up positioning component 3, transfer frame 4 and handling robot 5, workers only need to push a transfer frame 4 with stacked channel steel to positioning component 3 to automatically load and process materials without manual loading.

[0032] By setting up a handling robot 5, an exchange platform 6, and a limiting groove 7, the channel steel can be flipped when placed on the exchange platform 6, eliminating the need for a dedicated channel steel flipping structure and simplifying the device's structure.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] A channel steel processing device, this embodiment is based on embodiment 1, with the following improvements, such as... Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the transfer frame 4 includes a support frame 16 and a connecting rod 17. The connecting rod 17 is fixed to the bottom end of the support frame 16, and a caster wheel 18 is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting rod 17. The positioning component 3 includes a positioning block 19 and two positioning grooves 20. The positioning block 19 is fixed to the ground 1, and the two positioning grooves 20 are opened at both ends of the positioning block 19. An inclined surface inclined towards the center line of the positioning groove 20 is provided on both sides of one end of the positioning groove 20. A moving rod 22 is slidably fitted on the inner wall of the positioning block 19. A tension spring connected to one end of the moving rod 22 is connected to one side of the moving rod 22. A pressing block 23 is connected to one end of the pressing block 23. An inclined block 24 is provided at both ends of the pressing block 23, which is laterally slidably fitted with the positioning block 19. The inclined surface of the pressing block 23 is slidably fitted with the inclined surface of the inclined block 24. A return spring is connected to one side of the inclined block 24, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the positioning block 19.

[0035] When transferring the channel steel via the transfer frame 4, push the support frame 16 and move it via the casters 18 to move the support frame 16 to one side of the positioning component 3, so that the connecting rod 17 is opposite to the positioning groove 20. Then continue to push the support frame 16 to move the connecting rod 17 into the positioning groove 20. When the connecting rod 17 is blocked by the positioning plate 21 and cannot move, step on one end of the moving rod 22. The pressing block 23 moves away from the inclined block 24, the tension spring stretches and deforms, and the return spring pushes the inclined block 24 to move the positioning plate 21, causing the positioning plate 21 to retract into the positioning block 19. At this time, push the support frame 16 to move one of the connecting rods 17 past the positioning plate 21 to one end of the positioning groove 20. Then release the moving rod 22, the tension spring contracts and causes the pressing block 23 to return to its original position. The two ends of the pressing block 23 press the inclined block 24 to move, causing the positioning plate 21 to extend and limit the position of the connecting rod 17.

[0036] By setting the positioning component 3, the transfer frame 4 is limited and fixed after it moves to the designated position, which facilitates the handling robot 5 to handle the channel steel.

[0037] Working principle: When processing channel steel, the worker pushes a channel steel to be processed to the positioning component 3 located on one side of the first machining center 8, with the connecting rod 17 facing the positioning groove 20. Then, the worker continues to push the support frame 16 to move the connecting rod 17 into the positioning groove 20. When the connecting rod 17 is blocked by the positioning plate 21 and cannot move, the worker steps on one end of the moving rod 22, causing the pressing block 23 to move away from the inclined block 24. The tension spring stretches and deforms, and the return spring pushes the inclined block 24 to move the positioning plate 21, causing the positioning plate 21 to retract into the positioning block. Inside 19, the support frame 16 is pushed, causing a connecting rod 17 to move past the positioning plate 21 to one end of the positioning groove 20. Then, the moving rod 22 is released, the tension spring contracts, and the pressing block 23 returns to its original position. The pressing blocks 23 at both ends of the pressing block 23 press the inclined blocks 24 to move, causing the positioning plate 21 to extend and limit the position of the connecting rod 17. Then, another empty transfer frame 4 is pushed to another positioning component 3. The handling robot 5, located on the same side of the exchange table 6 as the first machining center 8, transports the channel steel on the transfer frame 4 to the cutting robot 9. The clamping platform 10 on one side clamps and fixes the steel. The cutting robot 9 performs flame cutting on the clamping platform 10. The waste generated from the cutting falls into the collection box 14. The cut channel steel is transported to the first machining center 8 by the transport robot 1 5 for screw hole processing. After processing, the transport robot 1 5, located on the same side of the exchange platform 6 as the first machining center 8, transports the channel steel to the exchange platform 6 for placement. The limiting slot 7 limits the channel steel. During the process of transporting the channel steel to the exchange platform 6, the channel steel rotates 90 degrees. Then, another transport robot 1 5 transports the channel steel on the exchange platform 6 to the second machining center 15. The second machining center 15 performs shaft hole processing on the channel steel. After processing, the shaft hole is transported by the transport robot 1 5 to the clamping platform 10 on one side of the second machining center 15 for clamping and fixing. Then, the transport robot 2 12 places the roller shaft on the hopper 13 onto the channel steel and welds the roller shaft onto the channel steel by the welding robot 11. Then, the transport robot 1 5 transports the processed channel steel to the transfer frame 4 on one side of the second machining center 15 for stacking and storage.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A channel steel processing device, comprising a safety light curtain (2) fixed to the ground (1), characterized in that, The safety light curtain (2) is a rectangular ring with a notch on one side. Two transfer frames (4) are fixed at the notch of the safety light curtain (2) by two parallel positioning components (3). One of the transfer frames (4) has channel steel stacked inside. A transport robot (5) is set on one side of each of the two positioning components (3). An exchange platform (6) is set between the two transport robots (5). A limiting groove (7) for limiting the channel steel is set at the top of the exchange platform (6).

2. The channel steel processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the transport frames (4) is equipped with a first machining center (8) on one side, and the other transport frame (4) is equipped with a second machining center (15) on one side. Both of the transport robots (5) are equipped with a clamping table (10) on one side.

3. The channel steel processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the clamping tables (10) is equipped with a cutting robot (9) on one side, and the other clamping table (10) is equipped with a welding robot (11) on one side.

4. The channel steel processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first processing center (8) and the cutting robot (9) are located on the same side of the exchange table (6), and a collection box (14) is provided on the clamping table (10) located on one side of the cutting robot (9) near the end of the cutting robot (9).

5. The channel steel processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The welding robot (11) has a hopper (13) for storing roller shafts on one side, and a second handling robot (12) is provided on one side of the hopper (13).

6. The channel steel processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transfer frame (4) includes a support frame (16) and a connecting rod (17). The connecting rod (17) is fixed to the bottom end of the support frame (16), and a caster wheel (18) is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting rod (17).

7. The channel steel processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component (3) includes a positioning block (19) and two positioning grooves (20). The positioning block (19) is fixed to the ground (1). The two positioning grooves (20) are opened at both ends of the positioning block (19). One end of the positioning groove (20) has inclined surfaces on both sides that are inclined towards the center line of the positioning groove (20). The inner wall of the positioning block (19) is slidably fitted with a moving rod (22).

8. The channel steel processing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, One side of the moving rod (22) is connected to a tension spring that is connected to the positioning block (19). One end of the moving rod (22) is connected to a pressing block (23). Both ends of the pressing block (23) are provided with inclined blocks (24) that slide laterally with the positioning block (19). The inclined surfaces of the pressing block (23) and the inclined blocks (24) slide together. One side of the inclined block (24) is connected to a return spring, and the other end of the return spring is connected to the positioning block (19).

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  • Automatic production line for forklift gantry channel steel machining

    CN210908956U