Side face locking mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides a side surface locking mechanism, which comprises a turnover device fixedly arranged on a working table, the turnover device is provided with a mounting position and a turnover assembly, and the mounting position is fixedly arranged on the working table; the transportation assembly is arranged at the mounting position, and the locking device is located in the side edge direction of the first direction of the turnover device; the locking device comprises a limiting piece and a plurality of locking assemblies, and the output ends of the locking assemblies are connected with the limiting piece; the turnover device is arranged on the workbench, the conveying assembly is arranged on the turnover device, the multiple adjusting assemblies are arranged on the two side edges, in the first direction, of the turnover device respectively, and the output ends of the adjusting assemblies face the conveying assembly. After the locking device locks one side face of the product, the overturning device overturns the product, the limiting piece limits the product, the locking device locks the other side face of the product, the installation space in a workshop is saved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of locking mechanism technology, specifically to a side locking mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] When products on the market are assembled from various parts, screws are usually used to tighten and reinforce the parts. Traditional screw tightening is generally done manually, with operators using screwdrivers to tighten each screw to assemble the product. To improve work efficiency, automatic screw tightening machines have been developed.

[0003] During product assembly, it may be necessary to fasten the screws on the sides of the product. Currently, when fastening the screws on the sides of the product, an automatic screw fastening machine can complete the fastening of one side of the product normally. However, the other side of the product needs to be transported to the next station for fastening, which wastes installation space in the workshop and requires multiple machines, resulting in increased costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a side fastening mechanism to solve the problem that in the prior art, automatic screw fastening machines can complete the fastening of one side of a product normally, but the other side of the product needs to be transported to the next station for fastening, which wastes installation space in the workshop and requires multiple machines, resulting in increased costs.

[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a side-locking mechanism, comprising:

[0006] Workbench;

[0007] A flipping device is fixedly mounted on the worktable. The flipping device has a mounting position and a flipping component for flipping. The mounting position is fixedly mounted on the worktable.

[0008] A transport component, the transport component being disposed at the mounting position, the transport component being transported along a first direction;

[0009] A locking device, wherein the locking device is located on the side of the flipping device in the first direction;

[0010] A locking device, comprising a limiting member and multiple locking components, wherein the multiple locking components are respectively disposed on the side of the flipping device in a first direction, the locking components are disposed adjacent to the locking device, the output ends of the multiple locking components are all connected to the limiting member, the limiting member is located above the transport component, and the locking components drive the limiting member to reciprocate between the release position and the limiting position;

[0011] The adjustment components are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple adjustment components are respectively arranged on both sides of the flipping device along the first direction, and the output end of the adjustment components is arranged facing the transport component.

[0012] Optionally, the flipping assembly includes a support frame, a drive unit, and a flipping plate. The support frame is fixedly mounted on the workbench, and both ends of the flipping plate are rotatably connected to the support frame along the first direction. The output end of the drive unit is connected to the flipping plate.

[0013] Optionally, the flip plate is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting groove is arranged along a first direction, and the transport component is disposed in the mounting groove.

[0014] Optionally, the locking assembly includes locking cylinders, and a plurality of locking cylinders are fixedly and evenly distributed on both sides of the flip plate in the first direction. The output end of the locking cylinder is arranged facing upward, and a guide assembly is also provided between the limiting member and the flip plate.

[0015] Optionally, the guide assembly includes a guide seat and a guide rod. The guide seat has a guide hole along a top-to-bottom direction. The lower part of the guide rod passes through the guide hole, and the upper end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the limiting member.

[0016] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes an adjustment seat, a first adjustment cylinder, a sliding seat, a second adjustment cylinder, and an adjustment plate. The adjustment seat is fixedly disposed on the side of the flip plate, and the top of the adjustment seat is higher than the top of the flip plate. The first adjustment cylinder is fixedly disposed on the top of the adjustment seat, and a slide rail is provided on the top of the first adjustment cylinder. The sliding seat is slidably disposed on the top of the first adjustment cylinder via the slide rail, and the sliding seat is connected to the output end of the first adjustment cylinder via a connecting plate. The second adjustment cylinder is fixedly disposed on the top of the sliding seat, and the output end of the second adjustment cylinder is connected to the adjustment plate. The output ends of both the first and second adjustment cylinders are oriented towards the transport assembly.

[0017] Optionally, the locking device includes a locking component, a robotic arm, and a camera component. The robotic arm is fixedly mounted on the worktable. Both the locking component and the camera component are mounted on the robotic arm. The camera end of the camera component faces the locking component, and the movement trajectory of the locking component is within the camera range of the camera component.

[0018] Optionally, the limiting member is a plate-shaped structure, and a buffer is provided on the side of the limiting member facing the transport component.

[0019] Optionally, the limiting member is provided with multiple weight-reduction grooves.

[0020] Optionally, the workbench is also provided with a feeding device, which has a feeding hole for outputting screws and a recycling bin, with the feeding hole and the recycling bin being arranged adjacent to each other.

[0021] As described above, the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this utility model include at least the following: This application provides a flipping device and a limiting component on the workbench, which can flip the product. After the locking device locks one side of the product, the flipping device flips the product, and the limiting component limits the product to prevent it from falling. This allows the locking device to lock the other side of the product, saving installation space in the workshop and reducing production costs.

[0022] Furthermore, it is equipped with an adjustment component that can adjust the locking position of the product, making the locking more precise. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 The diagram shown is an overall structural schematic diagram of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a baffle removal example of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a flip plate and parts on the flip plate, which is an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a flipping device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 The diagram shows a structural schematic of a locking device as an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an adjustment component according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Part Number Explanation

[0030] 1. Workbench; 2. Tilting device; 21. Tilting assembly; 211. Support frame; 212. Drive component; 213. Tilting plate; 214. First pulley; 215. Second pulley; 216. Transmission belt; 217. Mounting groove; 22. Guide assembly; 221. Guide seat; 222. Guide rod; 3. Transport assembly; 4. Locking device; 41. Locking assembly; 42. Robotic arm; 43. Camera assembly; 5. Locking device; 501. Limiting component; 502. Locking assembly; 6. Adjustment assembly; 601. Adjustment seat; 602. First adjusting cylinder; 603. Sliding seat; 604. Second adjusting cylinder; 605. Adjustment plate; 7. Blocking assembly; 8. Feeding device; 9. Mounting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0032] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0033] Numerous details are explored in the following description to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model provides a side-locking mechanism, including: a worktable 1, a flipping device 2, a transport component 3, a locking device 4, a locking device 5, and an adjusting component 6. A baffle is provided on the worktable 1. The flipping device 2 is fixedly mounted on the worktable 1 and has a mounting position and a flipping component 21 for flipping. The mounting position is fixedly mounted on the worktable 1, and the flipping component 21 is used to flip the flipping device 2. The transport component 3 is located at the flipping position and transports along a first direction. In this embodiment, the first direction is the left-right direction. The locking device 4 is located on the side of the flipping device 2 in the first direction and is used to lock the side of the product. After being flipped by the flipping device 2, the locking device 4 can lock the other side. The locking device 5 includes a limiting member 501 and multiple locking components 502, which are respectively disposed on the side of the flipping device 2 in the first direction. In this embodiment, two locking components 502 are provided, and the two locking components 502 are respectively disposed on the side of the flipping device 2 along the first direction. Two locking components 502 are arranged opposite each other on two sides of the flipping device 2 in one direction. The locking components 502 are used to drive the limiting member 501 to fix and limit the product, preventing the product from slipping during or after flipping. The locking components 502 are arranged adjacent to the locking device 4. The output ends of multiple locking components 502 are all connected to the limiting member 501. The limiting member 501 is located above the transport component 3. The locking components 502 drive the limiting member 501 to reciprocate between the release position and the limiting position. Multiple adjustment components 6 are provided. Multiple adjustment components 6 are respectively arranged on both sides of the flipping device 2 along the first direction. The output ends of the adjustment components 6 are all arranged facing the transport component 3. In this embodiment, four adjustment components 6 are provided. Two of the four adjustment components 6 are provided on each side of the flipping device 2 in the first direction. The two adjustment components 6 on the same side are arranged opposite to the two adjustment components 6 on the other side. The two adjustment components 6 on the same side are located at both ends of the side. The adjustment components 6 adjust the position of the product to make the locking more accurate.

[0035] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the flipping assembly 21 includes a support frame 211, a driving component 212, and a flipping plate 213. The support frame 211 is fixedly mounted on the workbench 1. Both ends of the flipping plate 213 along a first direction are rotatably connected to the support frame 211. The output end of the driving component 212 is connected to the flipping plate 213. Two support frames 211 are provided, and the two support frames 211 are arranged opposite to each other. The flipping plate 213 is disposed between the two support frames 211. Both ends of the flipping plate 213 are provided with a rotating shaft. Bearings are provided on the frame 211. Two rotating shafts are sleeved in the two bearings, and a first pulley 214 is provided on one end of the rotating shaft. The driving component 212 (in this embodiment, the driving component 212 is a drive motor) is provided on the workbench 1. A second pulley 215 is provided on the output shaft of the driving component 212. The second pulley 215 is connected to the first pulley 214 through the transmission belt 216. The driving component 212 drives the second pulley 215 to rotate. The second pulley 215 drives the first pulley 214 through the transmission belt 216. The first pulley 214 drives the flip plate 213 to flip.

[0036] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the flip plate 213 is provided with an installation groove 217 (the installation position is located in the installation groove 217), the interior of the flip plate 213 is a hollow structure, and only the frame structure remains of the flip plate 213. The installation groove 217 is arranged along the first direction, and the transport component 3 is arranged in the installation groove 217. The transport component 3 rotates with the flip plate 213.

[0037] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the transport component 3 includes a transport motor, a transmission roller, and a transmission chain. The transport motor is fixedly mounted on the flip plate 213. Multiple transmission rollers are arranged sequentially in the mounting groove 217 along the first direction. The transmission chain is sleeved on the transport motor and on each transmission roller. The transport motor drives the transmission roller to rotate through the transmission chain to achieve transport.

[0038] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the transport component 3 is further provided with a blocking component 7, which includes a blocking plate and a blocking cylinder. The blocking cylinder is located below the flip plate 213 and is connected to the flip plate 213 via a mounting rod. The output end of the blocking cylinder is arranged in the direction of the transport component 3 and is connected to the blocking plate. The blocking plate passes between two adjacent drive rollers and is located at the rear end of the transport component 3 along the first direction.

[0039] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the locking component 502 includes a locking cylinder, and a plurality of the locking cylinders are fixedly and evenly distributed on both sides of the flip plate 213 in the first direction. The output end of the locking cylinder is arranged facing upward. A guide component 22 is also provided between the limiting member 501 and the flip plate 213. When the locking cylinder outputs upward, the limiting member 501 is located in the release position. When the product passes through the transport component 3, the locking cylinder retracts downward, and the limiting member 501 is located in the limiting position. The limiting member 501 fixes and limits the product.

[0040] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the guide assembly 22 includes a guide seat 221 and a guide rod 222. The guide seat 221 is provided with a guide hole along the direction from top to bottom. The lower part of the guide rod 222 passes through the guide hole, and the upper end of the guide rod 222 is fixedly connected to the limiting member 501. In this embodiment, four guide assemblies 22 are provided. The four guide assemblies 22 are evenly arranged on both sides of the flip plate 213 in the first direction. The two flip plates 213 on the same side are respectively located on both sides of the locking cylinder on the same side, and the two adjusting components 6 are located in the middle of the two guide assemblies 22. The guide rod 222 plays the role of guiding and limiting.

[0041] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the adjustment assembly 6 includes an adjustment seat 601, a first adjustment cylinder 602, a sliding seat 603, a second adjustment cylinder 604, and an adjustment plate 605. The adjustment seat 601 is fixedly disposed on the side of the flip plate 213, and the top of the adjustment seat 601 is higher than the top of the flip plate 213. The first adjustment cylinder 602 is fixedly disposed on the top of the adjustment seat 601, and a slide rail is provided on the top of the first adjustment cylinder 602. Two slide rails are provided, and the two slide rails are arranged horizontally along a direction perpendicular to the first direction (the slide rails are arranged longitudinally, in the front-back direction). The sliding seat 603 is slidably disposed on the top of the first adjustment cylinder 602 via the slide rails. The bottom of the device is provided with two sliding grooves, and two slide rails are fitted on the two slide rails. The sliding seat 603 is connected to the output end of the first adjusting cylinder 602 through a connecting plate. The top of the connecting plate is connected to the front of the sliding seat 603. The second adjusting cylinder 604 is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding seat 603. The output end of the second adjusting cylinder 604 is connected to the adjusting plate 605. The adjusting plate 605 adjusts the position of the product. The adjusting plates 605 on both sides of the flip plate 213 simultaneously adjust the product so that the product is in the preset locking position, ensuring the stability and accuracy of screw locking. The output ends of the first adjusting cylinder 602 and the second adjusting cylinder 604 are both set towards the transport component 3.

[0042] Please see Figure 5 In one embodiment of this application, the locking device 4 specifically includes a locking component 41, a robotic arm 42, and a camera component 43. The robotic arm 42 is fixedly mounted on the workbench 1. The locking component 41 and the camera component 43 are both mounted on the robotic arm 42. The camera end of the camera component 43 is positioned facing the locking component 41, and the movement trajectory of the locking component 41 is within the camera range of the camera component 43. The camera component 43 continuously captures images of the locking component 41 to detect whether the locking component 41 accurately picks up the screw. If there is any deviation, it can be discarded and replaced in time to avoid unqualified locking.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, the limiting member 501 is specifically a plate-shaped structure, and a buffer member is provided on the side of the limiting member 501 facing the transport component 3. The buffer member is a buffer pad, which is provided on the outer edge of the bottom surface of the limiting member 501 to prevent the product from colliding with the limiting member 501 and causing damage to the product.

[0044] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the limiting member 501 is provided with a plurality of weight reduction grooves.

[0045] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, the workbench 1 is further provided with a feeding device 8, which has a feeding hole for dispensing screws and a recycling bin. The feeding hole and the recycling bin are arranged adjacent to each other. The device detects whether the screw-picking assembly 41 accurately picks up the screws. If there is any misalignment, the screwdriver that failed to pick up the screws is discarded into the recycling bin.

[0046] In one embodiment of this application, specifically, a mounting frame 9 is also provided at an adjacent position to the workbench 1, and the locking device 4 and the feeding device 8 are located on the mounting frame 9.

[0047] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A side-locking mechanism, characterized in that, include: Workbench; A flipping device is fixedly mounted on the worktable. The flipping device has a mounting position and a flipping component for flipping. The mounting position is fixedly mounted on the worktable. A transport component, the transport component being disposed at the mounting position, the transport component being transported along a first direction; A locking device, wherein the locking device is located on the side of the flipping device in the first direction; A locking device, comprising a limiting member and multiple locking components, wherein the multiple locking components are respectively disposed on the side of the flipping device in a first direction, the locking components are disposed adjacent to the locking device, the output ends of the multiple locking components are all connected to the limiting member, the limiting member is located above the transport component, and the locking components drive the limiting member to reciprocate between the release position and the limiting position; The adjustment components are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple adjustment components are respectively arranged on both sides of the flipping device along the first direction, and the output end of the adjustment components is arranged facing the transport component.

2. The side-locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping assembly includes a support frame, a drive unit, and a flipping plate. The support frame is fixedly mounted on the workbench. Both ends of the flipping plate are rotatably connected to the support frame along a first direction. The output end of the drive unit is connected to the flipping plate.

3. The side-locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The flip plate is provided with a mounting groove, which is arranged along a first direction, and the transport component is disposed in the mounting groove.

4. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes locking cylinders, and a plurality of locking cylinders are fixedly and evenly distributed on both sides of the flip plate in the first direction. The output end of the locking cylinder is arranged facing upward. A guide assembly is also provided between the limiting member and the flip plate.

5. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The guide assembly includes a guide seat and a guide rod. The guide seat has a guide hole along the direction from top to bottom. The lower part of the guide rod passes through the guide hole, and the upper end of the guide rod is fixedly connected to the limiting member.

6. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes an adjustment seat, a first adjustment cylinder, a sliding seat, a second adjustment cylinder, and an adjustment plate. The adjustment seat is fixedly disposed on the side of the flip plate, and the top of the adjustment seat is higher than the top of the flip plate. The first adjustment cylinder is fixedly disposed on the top of the adjustment seat, and a slide rail is provided on the top of the first adjustment cylinder. The sliding seat is slidably disposed on the top of the first adjustment cylinder via the slide rail, and the sliding seat is connected to the output end of the first adjustment cylinder via a connecting plate. The second adjustment cylinder is fixedly disposed on the top of the sliding seat, and the output end of the second adjustment cylinder is connected to the adjustment plate. The output ends of both the first and second adjustment cylinders are oriented towards the transport assembly.

7. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking device includes a locking component, a robotic arm, and a camera component. The robotic arm is fixedly mounted on the worktable. Both the locking component and the camera component are mounted on the robotic arm. The camera end of the camera component faces the locking component, and the movement trajectory of the locking component is within the camera range of the camera component.

8. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting member is a plate-shaped structure, and a buffer is provided on the side of the limiting member facing the transport component.

9. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting component is provided with multiple weight reduction grooves.

10. A side-locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The workbench is also equipped with a feeding device, which has a feeding hole for outputting screws and a recycling bin, with the feeding hole and the recycling bin being arranged adjacent to each other.

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