Automatic box overturning mechanism for evanescent mode sand box
By designing an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam sand boxes with adjustable spacing robotic arms, lifting structures, and mobile gantry, the problem of insufficient adaptability of existing equipment has been solved. This mechanism enables applicability to sand boxes of different sizes and improves the stability of box turning, thereby enhancing equipment utilization and operational safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421928439.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-09
AI Technical Summary
The existing sand box turning machine design fails to adequately anticipate or reserve adjustment space to cope with diverse production needs, resulting in low equipment utilization and poor stability.
An adjustable-spacing robotic arm, lifting structure, movable hanger, and lighting system were designed. Combined with worm gear meshing transmission, it achieves applicability to sand boxes of different sizes and rotation stability, and is flexibly controlled by a controller.
It improves the flexibility and stability of the equipment, reduces costs, enhances operational visibility and safety, and increases flipping efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of industrial manufacturing, specifically an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes. Background Technology
[0002] Sand boxes play a crucial role in industrial manufacturing, especially in the foundry industry. Their primary function is to serve as containers for molding sand during casting, ensuring that the sand forms the desired casting shape. Sand boxes are typically made of metal, and their design must consider strength and durability to withstand the pressure of the molding sand solidifying and the metal melting during casting. Furthermore, the design of sand boxes also involves dimensions, shape, and ease of handling. Removing the molded parts from the sand box generally requires the use of a sand box tilting machine to empty it.
[0003] Currently, some sand box turning machines on the market are indeed designed in a conservative and standardized manner, mainly in terms of mechanical structure, power configuration, and control system. These designs are often optimized based on specific sand box sizes and weight ranges, but fail to fully anticipate or reserve sufficient adjustment space to cope with diverse production needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model proposes an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, which solves the problems in the prior art.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: an automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, including a box-flipping mechanism and a robotic arm. The robotic arm consists of a telescopic rod three, a clamping plate, a worm gear, a worm, a motor two, and gears. The telescopic rod three is fixedly connected to one side of the robotic arm, and the end of the telescopic rod three away from the robotic arm is fixedly connected to the clamping plate. The other end of the robotic arm is rotatably connected to the worm gear. The worm gear and the worm are a meshing transmission structure. The gears are respectively adapted to one end of the worm or the output end of the motor two. The worm and the motor two are connected by gear meshing.
[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, which further includes a lifting mechanism. A motor is fixedly installed on one side of the lifting mechanism. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the output end of the motor. A telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating shaft. A top plate is fixedly installed at one end of the telescopic rod.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a hanger is provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism, and one side of the hanger is fixedly connected to a robotic arm.
[0008] As a further solution of this utility model: an automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a slide rail and a sliding block are provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism, a telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block, and the other end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a hanger.
[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model: an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a lighting lamp is fixedly installed on one side of the box-turning mechanism.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model: an automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a controller is provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism, and the lifting mechanism, robotic arm, lighting lamp, slide rail and telescopic rod are all electrically connected to the controller.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] 1. This utility model designs an adjustable-spacing robotic arm that is applicable to sand boxes of different sizes, avoiding the need to purchase different types of box-flipping mechanisms and saving costs. By adjusting the spacing of the robotic arm, it can quickly adapt to different work requirements, improving the utilization rate and flexibility of the equipment;
[0013] 2. By designing a lifting structure, the lifting structure provides additional support for the sand box during the flipping process, which significantly improves the stability during the flipping process, reduces the risk of the sand box shaking or falling off, and also helps the sand box flipping, making the flipping smoother and more efficient.
[0014] 3. By designing a movable hanger that connects to a robotic arm, the robotic arm can be moved to different positions as needed, thus making more flexible use of the site space;
[0015] 4. By installing a lighting system, operators can more clearly observe the machine's operation and promptly identify and resolve any issues. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flipping mechanism in the lost foam sand box automatic flipping mechanism of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the lifting device in the automatic tilting mechanism of the lost foam sand box of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mechanical arm in the automatic flipping mechanism of the lost foam sand box of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the hanging frame in the automatic flipping mechanism of the lost foam sand box of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a top view of the flipping mechanism in the automatic flipping mechanism of the lost foam sand box of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Tilting mechanism; 2. Controller; 3. Lifting mechanism; 31. Motor 1; 32. Telescopic rod 2; 33. Rotating shaft; 34. Top plate; 4. Hanger; 5. Mechanical arm; 51. Telescopic rod 3; 52. Clamping plate; 53. Worm gear; 54. Worm; 55. Motor 2; 56. Gear; 6. Lighting lamp; 7. Slide rail; 8. Telescopic rod 1; 81. Sliding block. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to its embodiments. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0024] In this embodiment of the utility model, an automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting includes a box-flipping mechanism 1 and a robotic arm 5. The robotic arm 5 is composed of a telescopic rod 51, a clamping plate 52, a worm gear 53, a worm 54, a motor 55, and a gear 56. The telescopic rod 51 is fixedly connected to one side of the robotic arm 5, and the end of the telescopic rod 51 away from the robotic arm 5 is fixedly connected to the clamping plate 52. The other end of the robotic arm 5 is rotatably connected to the worm gear 53. The worm gear 53 and the worm 54 are a meshing transmission structure. The gear 56 is adapted to one end of the worm 54 or the output end of the motor 55. The worm 54 and the motor 55 are meshed and connected through the gear 56.
[0025] Other embodiments of this utility model: An automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, further comprising a lifting mechanism 3, wherein a motor 31 is fixedly installed on one side of the lifting mechanism 3, and a rotating shaft 33 is rotatably connected to the output end of the motor 31, and a telescopic rod 32 is fixedly installed on one side of the rotating shaft 33, and a top plate 34 is fixedly installed at one end of the telescopic rod 32.
[0026] Other embodiments of this utility model: an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a hanger 4 is provided on one side of the box-turning mechanism 1, and one side of the hanger 4 is fixedly connected to a robotic arm 5.
[0027] Other embodiments of this utility model: An automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a slide rail 7 and a sliding block 81 are provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism 1, a telescopic rod 8 is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block 81, and the other end of the telescopic rod 8 is fixedly connected to the hanger 4.
[0028] Other embodiments of this utility model: an automatic box-turning mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a lighting lamp 6 is fixedly installed on one side of the box-turning mechanism 1.
[0029] Other embodiments of this utility model: An automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, wherein a controller 2 is provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism 1, and the lifting mechanism 3, the robotic arm 5, the lighting lamp 6, the slide rail 7 and the telescopic rod 8 are all electrically connected to the controller 2.
[0030] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: An adjustable-spacing robotic arm 5 is designed. This robotic arm utilizes a telescopic rod 51 to achieve adjustable spacing and a worm gear 53 and worm 54 device to achieve the flipping function. The worm gear 53 and worm 54 operate with low noise and have an automatic locking structure, which contributes to the safety and comfort of the flipping process. A lifting structure 3 is designed at the rear of the sand box to support it when the sand box is flipped at a certain angle, improving stability during the flipping process and providing assistance. A movable hanger 4 is designed, connecting the robotic arm 5. The robotic arm 5 can be moved to different positions as needed, thus making more flexible use of space. A lighting system is installed on it, allowing operators to clearly observe the machine's operation and promptly identify and resolve problems.
[0031] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic box-flipping mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes, characterized in that, The device includes a box-flipping mechanism (1) and a robotic arm (5). The robotic arm (5) is composed of a telescopic rod three (51), a clamping plate (52), a worm gear (53), a worm (54), a motor two (55), and a gear (56). The telescopic rod three (51) is fixedly connected to one side of the robotic arm (5). The end of the telescopic rod three (51) away from the robotic arm (5) is fixedly connected to the clamping plate (52). The other end of the robotic arm (5) is rotatably connected to the worm gear (53). The worm gear (53) and the worm (54) are a meshing transmission structure. The gear (56) is adapted to one end of the worm (54) or the output end of the motor two (55). The worm (54) and the motor two (55) are meshed and connected through the gear (56).
2. The automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a lifting mechanism (3), on one side of which a motor (31) is fixedly installed. The output end of the motor (31) is rotatably connected to a rotating shaft (33). On one side of the rotating shaft (33), a telescopic rod (32) is fixedly installed. One end of the telescopic rod (32) is fixedly installed with a top plate (34).
3. The automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes according to claim 2, characterized in that, A hanger (4) is provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism (1), and one side of the hanger (4) is fixedly connected to the robotic arm (5).
4. The automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes according to claim 3, characterized in that, The box-flipping mechanism (1) is provided with a slide rail (7) and a sliding block (81) on one side. A telescopic rod (8) is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding block (81), and the other end of the telescopic rod (8) is fixedly connected to the hanger (4).
5. The automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes according to claim 4, characterized in that, A lighting lamp (6) is fixedly installed on one side of the box-flipping mechanism (1).
6. The automatic tilting mechanism for lost foam casting sand boxes according to claim 5, characterized in that, A controller (2) is provided on one side of the box-flipping mechanism (1), and the lifting mechanism (3), mechanical arm (5), lighting lamp (6), slide rail (7) and telescopic rod (8) are all electrically connected to the controller (2).