Automatic production line for cylindrical workpieces

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic production lines, in particular to an automatic production line for cylindrical workpieces, which comprises an assembly line comprising a raw material storage area, a tablet press, welding equipment and a product area; the supporting frame comprises a plurality of supporting columns and two trusses, the supporting columns are fixed to the ground, the two trusses are arranged in parallel at intervals, and the trusses are fixed to the ends, away from the ground, of the supporting columns; the sliding mechanism comprises first tooth parts fixed to the two trusses correspondingly, a plurality of cross beams connected with the trusses in a sliding mode, first gear parts arranged on the side walls of the cross beams and first driving parts arranged on the cross beams, the first tooth parts are matched with the first gear parts, and the first driving parts are used for driving the first gear parts to rotate; and the carrying mechanism comprises a grabbing mechanical arm in sliding connection with the cross beam and a carrying mechanical arm in sliding connection with the cross beam. The mechanical arm has the effect that when the position of the assembly line changes, the mechanical arm can be matched with the assembly line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated production line technology, and in particular to an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces. Background Technology

[0002] When producing cylindrical workpieces, several sheet workpieces need to be stacked first, and then the sheet workpieces are welded together. Since each product is a metal structure, a robotic arm is usually used to handle the sheet workpieces.

[0003] In the existing process of producing cylindrical workpieces, the first robot stacks several sheet-like workpieces onto a tablet press. After the tablet press performs a tablet pressing operation on the stacked cylindrical workpieces, the second robot transports the cylindrical workpieces to a welding device. The welding device welds the cylindrical workpieces along the welding line. Subsequently, the third robot places the cylindrical workpieces in the finished product area after they have cooled.

[0004] The aforementioned robotic arms are all mounted on separate bases. When the position of the production line changes, the staff needs to move the robotic arms to coordinate with the production line, which is an area for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to enable the robot to cooperate with the production line when the position of the production line changes, this application provides an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces.

[0006] This application provides an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automated production line for cylindrical workpieces includes:

[0008] The production line includes a raw material storage area, a tablet press, welding equipment, and a product area;

[0009] A support frame includes several support columns and two trusses. The support columns are fixed to the ground, and the two trusses are arranged parallel to each other at intervals. The ends of the trusses and the support columns that are away from the ground are fixed.

[0010] The sliding mechanism includes a first toothed element fixed to two trusses respectively, a plurality of crossbeams slidably connected to the trusses, a first gear component disposed on the side wall of the crossbeam, and a first driving component disposed on the crossbeam. The first toothed element cooperates with the first gear component, and the first driving component is used to drive the first gear component to rotate.

[0011] The handling mechanism includes a gripping robotic arm slidably connected to the crossbeam and a handling robotic arm slidably connected to the crossbeam.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the gripping robot stacks the sheet-like workpieces in the raw material storage area and picks them up to wait in the feeding area. The transport robot then transports the stacked sheet-like workpieces to the tablet press. The tablet press compresses, positions, and fixes the metal sheets, further improving processing accuracy and speed. The transport robot then moves the compressed cylindrical workpiece to the conveyor belt at the entrance of the welding equipment. The conveyor belt transports the cylindrical workpiece into the welding equipment for welding. The entire process is highly automated, greatly shortening the production cycle and enabling the robot to cooperate with the production line when the position of the production line changes.

[0013] Optionally, the sliding mechanism further includes a plurality of sliding shells, and a second tooth condition is fixed on the side of each of the plurality of crossbeams away from the ground. A second gear component and a second driving component are provided on the plurality of sliding shells. The second gear component meshes with the second tooth condition, and the second driving component is used to drive the second gear component to rotate.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, a sliding shell and its internal second gear and second drive components are added, enabling the crossbeam to slide more flexibly and precisely on the frame, thereby improving the working accuracy and efficiency of the handling and grasping robotic arms.

[0015] Optionally, the sliding shell is further provided with a third driving component, and a third gear component is fixed on the inner wall of the sliding shell. Both the gripping robotic arm and the transport robotic arm are fixed with a third tooth condition. The third gear component meshes with the third tooth condition, and the third driving component is used to drive the third gear component to rotate.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the third driving component drives the third gear component to rotate, thereby causing the gripping and transporting robotic arms to move up and down within the sliding housing, achieving precise gripping and transport of cylindrical workpieces at different heights. This design improves the flexibility and adaptability of the production line, ensures efficient connection between various processes, reduces human intervention, and enhances production efficiency and product quality.

[0017] Optionally, the crossbeam can be slidably connected to both the gripping robotic arm and the transport robotic arm.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the crossbeam can be slidably connected to both the gripping robotic arm and the transport robotic arm at the same time, which improves the flexibility and working efficiency of the robotic arm. This design allows a single crossbeam to perform two operations simultaneously, reduces the number of crossbeams required, and improves the automation level and production efficiency of the entire production line.

[0019] Optionally, the handling robotic arm includes a main body, a drive structure, a plurality of handling rods slidably connected to the drive structure, and a clamping block fixed to one end of the handling rods away from the main body. The third tooth is fixed to the side wall of the main body, and the side wall of the clamping block can abut against the bottom of the cylindrical workpiece.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the main body and drive structure of the handling robot arm achieve precise control of the position and movement of the handling rod, so that the clamping block can accurately abut against the bottom of the cylindrical workpiece, thereby ensuring the stability and safety of the workpiece during the handling process.

[0021] Optionally, the drive structure includes a drive motor, a rotating rod rotatably connected to the side of the main body away from the crossbeam, and a base. The drive motor is used to drive the rotating rod to rotate. The base is rotatably connected to the rotating rod and slidably connected to the side of the main body away from the crossbeam. The end of the conveying rod near the main body is fixed to the base.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the drive motor drives the rotating rod to rotate, causing the base to slide along the main body, thereby realizing the position adjustment of the handling rod, improving handling efficiency and accuracy, reducing errors caused by manual operation, and is suitable for high-precision operation requirements in automated production lines.

[0023] Optionally, both the raw material storage area and the product area are provided with a substrate, and the sidewall of the substrate is provided with a plurality of straight grooves along the width direction of the substrate, and the conveying rod can cooperate with the straight grooves.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the several straight grooves opened on the sidewall of the substrate along the width direction of the substrate and the conveying rod ensures the positional accuracy and stability of the conveying rod when conveying cylindrical workpieces, avoids conveying failure or damage to workpieces due to positional deviation, and improves production efficiency and product quality.

[0025] Optionally, the production line may further include several baffles, which are respectively disposed near the raw material storage area, the welding equipment, and the product area.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the barrier plate effectively prevents foreign objects from entering various areas, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the production line. At the same time, this setting can also reduce mutual interference between different processes, improving the stability and efficiency of production.

[0027] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0028] 1. When the production line processes cylindrical workpieces, the first drive unit drives the crossbeam to slide on the frame via the first gear unit. At this time, the gripping robot stacks the sheet workpieces in the raw material storage area and picks them up to wait in the loading area. The transport robot transports the stacked sheet workpieces to the tablet press. The tablet press compresses, positions, and fixes the sheet workpieces to produce cylindrical workpieces. Then, the transport robot moves the cylindrical workpieces to the conveyor belt at the entrance of the welding equipment. The conveyor belt transports the metal sheets into the welding equipment for welding. This process enables the robot to cooperate with the production line when the position of the cylindrical workpiece changes.

[0029] 2. When handling cylindrical workpieces, the handling rod cooperates with the linear groove, thereby improving the convenience of handling cylindrical workpieces. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 2 This is the book Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0032] Figure 3 This is the book Figure 1 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0033] Reference numerals: 1. Production line; 11. Raw material storage area; 12. Tableting machine; 13. Welding equipment; 14. Product area; 2. Support frame; 21. Support column; 22. Rig; 3. Sliding mechanism; 31. First gear condition; 32. Crossbeam; 33. First gear component; 34. First drive component; 4. Transport mechanism; 41. Grasping robotic arm; 42. Transport robotic arm; 35. Sliding shell; 5. Second gear condition; 6. Second gear component; 7. Second drive component; 8. Third drive component; 9. Third gear condition; 101. Third gear component; 421. Main body; 422. Drive structure; 423. Transport rod; 424. Clamping block; 4221. Drive motor; 4222. Rotating rod; 4223. Base; 111. Base plate; 121. Straight groove; 131. Barrier plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0035] This application discloses an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2An automated production line for cylindrical workpieces includes a production line 1, a support frame 2, a sliding mechanism 3, and a conveying mechanism 4. The production line 1 includes a raw material storage area 11, a loading waiting area, a tablet press 12, welding equipment 13, a cooling area, and a product area 14. Conveyor belts are installed at both the inlet and outlet of the welding equipment 13. The support frame 2 includes several support columns 21 fixed to the ground and a truss 22 fixed to the end of the support columns 21 away from the ground. Preferably, there are six support columns 21, arranged in two rows of three. The truss 22 is rectangular. The sliding mechanism 3 includes several crossbeams 32 slidably connected to the truss 22, bolts fixed to the first tooth condition 31 along the length direction of the truss 22, and bolt fastening... The first drive member 34 is fixed to the side wall of the crossbeam 32, and the first gear member 33 is disposed on the first drive member 34. Preferably, there are two crossbeams 32, and the first drive member 34 is preferably a dual-axis motor. Both rotating shafts of the first drive member 34 are connected and fixed with extension rods. The end of the extension rod away from the first drive member 34 is fixed to the first gear member 33. The first gear member 33 meshes with the first gear condition 31. The conveying mechanism 4 includes a gripping mechanical arm 41 slidably connected to the crossbeam 32 and a conveying mechanical arm 42 slidably connected to the crossbeam 32. The gripping mechanical arm 41 and the conveying mechanical arm 42 are respectively disposed on the crossbeam 32 near the raw material storage area 11, and the conveying mechanical arm 42 is disposed on the crossbeam 32 near the product area 14.

[0037] When producing cylindrical workpieces on the production line, the gripping robot stacks the sheet workpieces, and then the transport robot transports the stacked sheet workpieces to the tablet press 12. The tablet press 12 presses the stacked sheet workpieces together to form a cylindrical workpiece. At this time, the transport robot transports the pressed cylindrical workpiece to the conveyor belt at the opening of the welding equipment 13. When the welding equipment 13 completes the welding work on the cylindrical workpiece, the cylindrical workpiece slides out from the exit position of the welding equipment 13. The transport robot arm 42 transports the welded cylindrical workpiece to the cooling zone. After the cylindrical workpiece cools down, the transport robot arm 42 transports it to the product area 14, thus completing one production operation of the cylindrical workpiece.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2The sliding mechanism 3 also includes a sliding shell 35 slidably connected to the side of the crossbeam 32 away from the first drive member 34. The gripping manipulator and the handling manipulator slide on the crossbeam 32 in the same way. The handling manipulator is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding shell 35. A second tooth condition 5 is bolted to the upper part of the crossbeam 32 along the length direction. A second gear 6 is fixed to the side wall of the sliding shell 35. The second gear 6 meshes with the second tooth condition 5. A second drive member 7 is bolted to the side of the sliding shell 35 near the crossbeam 32. The second drive member 7 is used to drive the second gear 6 to rotate on the second tooth condition 5. A third tooth condition 9 is bolted to the side wall of the handling manipulator 42. A third gear 101 is bolted to the inner wall of the sliding shell 35. The third gear 101 meshes with the third tooth condition 9. A third drive member 8 is fixed to the outer wall of the sliding shell 35 near the handling support arm. The second drive member 7 and the third drive member 8 are preferably motors.

[0039] When the handling robot arm 42 is working, the second drive member 7 drives the second gear member 6 to rotate on the second tooth condition 5, that is, the second gear member 6 drives the sliding shell 35 to slide in the length direction of the crossbeam 32. The third drive member 8 drives the third gear member 101 to rotate on the third tooth condition 9. At this time, the relative position of the third gear member 101 on the side wall of the crossbeam 32 is not fixed, that is, the third tooth condition 9 drives the handling robot to slide in the height direction of the support column 21. Combined with the first gear member 33 driving the crossbeam 32 to slide in the length direction of the truss 22, the gripping robot arm 41 and the handling robot arm 42 have six degrees of freedom in the spatial direction.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 The handling robot includes a main body 421 slidably connected to a sliding shell 35, a drive structure 422 disposed on the main body 421 near the ground, a plurality of handling rods 423 slidably connected to the drive structure 422, and a clamping block 424 fixed to the end of the handling rods 423 away from the main body 421; wherein the drive structure 422 includes a rotating rod 4222 rotatably connected to the end of the main body 421 near the ground, a base 4223 slidably connected to the rotating rod 4222, and a drive motor 4221 bolted to the side wall of the main body 421, driving... The rotating shaft of the motor 4221 is connected to the rotating rod 4222 via a connector. Two slide rails are fixed at the end of the main body 421 near the ground. Both slide rails are parallel to the length direction of the rotating shaft. The base 4223 is slidably connected to the two slide rails, and there are two bases 4223. The rotating rod 4222 is a bidirectional lead screw. The two bases 4223 are located at the two ends of the rotating rod 4222. There are four transport rods 423. The four transport rods 423 are fixed to the bases 4223 in pairs. The four clamping blocks 424 are arranged opposite each other.

[0041] Reference Figure 1The production line 1 is provided with several substrates 111. The substrates 111 are used to prevent cylindrical workpieces from being handled. Several straight grooves 121 are formed on the upper surface of the substrates 111 along the width direction of the substrates 111. The straight grooves 121 are evenly spaced and can cooperate with the conveying rods 423. Several baffles 131 are also provided on the production line 1. The baffles 131 are used to separate different areas, thereby reducing mutual interference between different processes and improving the production efficiency of the production line 1.

[0042] The implementation principle of an automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to an embodiment of this application is as follows: When producing cylindrical workpieces, the gripping robotic arm 41 grips the sheet workpieces from the raw material storage area 11 and stacks them in the loading waiting area. Then, the transport robotic arm 42 transports the stacked sheet workpieces to the position of the tablet press 12. The tablet press 12 presses the stacked sheet workpieces into cylindrical workpieces. Then, the transport robotic arm 42 transports the cylindrical workpieces to the conveyor belt at the entrance of the welding equipment 13. The welding equipment 13 welds the cylindrical workpieces together along the weld seam inside. After the cylindrical workpieces are welded and slide out of the conveyor belt at the exit of the welding equipment 13, the transport robotic arm 42 transports the cylindrical workpieces to the cooling area. After the cylindrical workpieces have cooled down, the transport robotic arm 42 places the cylindrical workpieces in the product area 14 again.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An automated production line for cylindrical workpieces, characterized in that, include: The production line (1) includes a raw material storage area (11), a tablet press (12), welding equipment (13), and a product area (14); The support frame (2) includes several support columns (21) and two trusses (22). The several support columns (21) are fixed to the ground, and the two trusses (22) are arranged in parallel at intervals. The ends of the trusses (22) and the support columns (21) that are away from the ground are fixed. The sliding mechanism (3) includes a first tooth condition (31) fixed on two truss frames (22) respectively, a plurality of crossbeams (32) slidably connected to the truss frames (22), a first gear component (33) disposed on the side wall of the crossbeams (32), and a first driving component (34) disposed on the crossbeams (32). The first tooth condition (31) cooperates with the first gear component (33), and the first driving component (34) is used to drive the first gear component (33) to rotate. The handling mechanism (4) includes a gripping robotic arm (41) slidably connected to the crossbeam (32) and a handling robotic arm (42) slidably connected to the crossbeam (32).

2. The automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism (3) further includes several sliding shells (35), and a second tooth condition (5) is fixed on the side of several crossbeams (32) away from the ground. A second gear component (6) and a second driving component (7) are provided on several sliding shells (35). The second gear component (6) meshes with the second tooth condition (5), and the second driving component (7) is used to drive the second gear component (6) to rotate.

3. The automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding shell (35) is also provided with a third driving member (8), and a third gear member (101) is fixed on the inner wall of the sliding shell (35). The gripping mechanical arm (41) and the handling mechanical arm (42) are both fixed with a third tooth condition (9). The third gear member (101) meshes with the third tooth condition (9). The third driving member (8) is used to drive the third gear member (101) to rotate.

4. The automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 3, characterized in that: The crossbeam (32) can be slidably connected to both the gripping robotic arm (41) and the transport robotic arm (42).

5. The automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 4, characterized in that: The handling robotic arm (42) includes a main body (421), a drive structure (422), a plurality of handling rods (423) slidably connected to the drive structure (422), and a clamping block (424) fixed to one end of the handling rods (423) away from the main body (421). The third tooth condition (9) is fixed to the side wall of the main body (421), and the side wall of the clamping block (424) can abut against the bottom of the cylindrical workpiece.

6. The automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 5, characterized in that: The drive structure (422) includes a drive motor (4221), a rotating rod (4222) rotatably connected to the side of the main body (421) away from the crossbeam (32), and a base (4223). The drive motor (4221) is used to drive the rotating rod (4222) to rotate. The base (4223) is rotatably connected to the rotating rod (4222) and slidably connected to the side of the main body (421) away from the crossbeam (32). The end of the conveying rod (423) near the main body (421) is fixed to the base (4223).

7. An automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 6, characterized in that: Both the raw material storage area (11) and the product area (14) are provided with a substrate (111). The sidewall of the substrate (111) is provided with a plurality of straight grooves (121) along the width direction of the substrate (111). The conveying rod (423) can cooperate with the straight grooves (121).

8. An automated production line for cylindrical workpieces according to claim 7, characterized in that: The production line (1) also includes several baffles (131), which are respectively located near the raw material storage area (11), the welding equipment (13), and the product area (14).

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