Pole feeding device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pole feeding device which comprises a pole arranging mechanism, a pole core calibration mechanism and a pole feeding mechanism, the pole arranging mechanism comprises a loading area, a taking area and a conveying mechanism for conveying poles in the loading area to the taking area, the pole core calibration mechanism is arranged close to the taking area and used for calibrating pole cores, and the pole feeding mechanism is arranged close to the taking area. The pole feeding mechanism comprises a clamping mechanism for clamping a pole in the material taking area and a transferring mechanism for driving the clamping mechanism to move; according to the pole feeding device, the automation degree can be improved, the manual participation degree can be reduced, the production efficiency can be improved, and the production precision can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to high-voltage vacuum circuit breaker production equipment, specifically to a pole feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] High-voltage vacuum circuit breakers are widely used switching devices in power systems, primarily for the protection and control of high-voltage power grids. The pole is a crucial component of a high-voltage vacuum circuit breaker, mainly used to support and fix the insulator, contacts, and other internal components, while also conducting current. The pole needs to be fixed to the mechanism box. During the assembly of a high-voltage vacuum circuit breaker, the pole needs to be fixedly connected to the mechanism box. However, in the current production model, the pole needs to be manually moved to the mechanism box, lifted, aligned with the mounting position, and then fixed. This model involves significant manual intervention, has low automation, and is difficult to adapt to the needs of automated assembly production, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In response, this utility model provides a pole feeding device that facilitates pole feeding. When applied to the assembly of high-voltage vacuum circuit breakers, it can reduce manual intervention and help meet the needs of automated assembly.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides an electrode feeding device, including an electrode swaying mechanism, an electrode core calibration mechanism, and an electrode loading mechanism. The electrode swaying mechanism includes a loading area, a picking area, and a conveying mechanism for conveying the electrodes from the loading area to the picking area. The electrode core calibration mechanism is located near the picking area and is used for calibrating the core of the electrode. The electrode loading mechanism includes a clamping mechanism for gripping the electrode in the picking area and a transfer mechanism for moving the clamping mechanism.

[0006] In the above technical solution, the pole material handling mechanism further includes a material handling platform and a pole material handling plate; the loading area is located at one end of the material handling platform, the unloading area is located at the other end of the material handling platform, and the conveying mechanism is a rotary conveying mechanism, which is mounted on the material handling platform to support and convey the pole material handling plate.

[0007] In the above technical solution, the conveying mechanism includes a first transverse conveying mechanism disposed on the upper part of the material handling platform, a lifting mechanism disposed correspondingly in the loading area and the unloading area, and a second transverse conveying mechanism disposed below the first transverse conveying mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a transverse conveying unit, and the second transverse conveying mechanism moves in the opposite direction to the first transverse conveying mechanism. The first transverse conveying mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the second transverse conveying mechanism constitute a rotary conveying mechanism for the pole plate.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the pole plate is provided with a pole limiting support and a conductive rod support for supporting and limiting the side conductive rod on the pole. The pole limiting support has a positioning groove suitable for embedding the end of the pole.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the pole plate is provided with a magnetic suction component one, and the edge of the material picking area is provided with a magnetic suction component two. When the pole plate moves to the material picking area, the magnetic suction component one and the magnetic suction component two attract each other.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the material taking area is provided with a guide surface facing the conveying direction of the pole plate, and a guide seat is provided on the pole plate. The guide seat has a circular outer circumferential surface, and the guide surface is an arc surface that matches the shape of the outer circumference of the guide seat. When the pole plate moves to the material taking area, the guide surface and the circumferential surface of the guide seat cooperate with each other.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the pole core calibration mechanism includes a mounting frame, a lifting frame on the mounting frame that can be moved up and down, a driving mechanism for driving the lifting frame to move up and down, and a calibration unit mounted on the lifting frame corresponding to the pole. The calibration unit includes two opposing grippers and a control cylinder for driving the two grippers to open and close. The control cylinder controls the two grippers to clamp the pole core when they close. The two grippers have opposing V-shaped jaws.

[0012] In the above technical solution, a pressing block is fixed on the lifting frame, and after the lifting frame is lowered, the pressing block is adapted to press against the pole column.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the transfer mechanism is an industrial robot, and the output end of the industrial robot is connected to the clamping mechanism; an industrial camera is installed at the output end of the industrial robot.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting base plate fixedly connected to the transfer mechanism, a clamping cylinder fixed on the mounting base plate, and a clamping plate fixed on the clamping cylinder.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the edge of the pole plate is equipped with rollers.

[0016] The positive effects of this utility model are: by optimizing the structure of the electrode feeding device, the degree of manual intervention can be reduced, which is conducive to automated assembly and thus improves production efficiency; moreover, through precise calibration, the core position of the electrode can be accurately ensured when it is assembled with the mechanism box, thereby improving production efficiency and quality.

[0017] When using this pole feeding device, the pole is mounted on the pole placement mechanism in the loading area and then conveyed to the picking area by the conveying mechanism. In the picking area, the pole core is calibrated by the pole core calibration mechanism (this calibration function can effectively avoid subsequent assembly problems caused by the pole core tilting or being misaligned). Then, the pole loading mechanism takes away the pole with the calibrated core and moves it to the designated station for assembly with the mechanism box. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments are briefly introduced below. Similar elements or parts in the drawings are generally identified by similar reference numerals. The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electrode column feeding device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pole column core calibration mechanism of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pole column balance plate in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pole column material swing mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an internal view of the pole column material-lifting mechanism in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism in this utility model.

[0025] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Pole column placement mechanism; 10. First transverse conveying mechanism; 11. Placement platform; 12. Pole column placement tray; 120. Roller; 121. Pole column limiting support; 122. Conductive rod support; 123. Positioning groove; 124. Magnetic suction component one; 125. Guide seat; 13. Lifting mechanism; 130. Transverse conveying unit; 14. Second transverse conveying mechanism; 2. Pole column core calibration mechanism; 21. Installation. 22. Lifting frame; 23. Drive mechanism; 24. Calibration unit; 241. Gripper; 2411. V-shaped clamp; 242. Control cylinder; 25. Industrial camera; 3. Electrode loading mechanism; 31. Clamping mechanism; 311. Mounting base plate; 312. Clamping cylinder; 313. Clamping plate; 32. Transfer mechanism; 4. Electrode; 41. Side conductive rod; 42. Core; a. Loading area; b. Unloading area; b1. Guide surface. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, the technical or scientific terms used in this application shall have the ordinary meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains.

[0028] The structure of the electrode feeding device in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes an electrode post placement mechanism 1, an electrode post core calibration mechanism 2, and an electrode post feeding mechanism 3. The electrode post placement mechanism 1 includes a loading area a, a picking area b, and a conveying mechanism for conveying the electrode posts 4 from the loading area a to the picking area b. The electrode post core calibration mechanism 2 is located near the picking area b and is used to calibrate the core 42 of the electrode posts 4. The electrode post feeding mechanism 3 includes a clamping mechanism 31 for clamping the electrode posts 4 in the picking area b and a transfer mechanism 32 for moving the clamping mechanism 31. When this electrode post feeding device is in use, the electrode posts 4 are loaded onto the electrode post placement mechanism 1 in the loading area a, and then conveyed to the picking area b by the conveying mechanism. At the picking area b, the electrode post core calibration mechanism 2 calibrates the core 42 of the electrode posts 4. The core 42 is calibrated (this calibration function can effectively avoid subsequent assembly problems caused by the tilting or misalignment of the core 42 of the pole post 4). Then, the pole post feeding mechanism 3 takes away the calibrated pole post 4 with the core 42 and moves it to the designated station for assembly with the mechanism box. This eliminates the need for manual lifting and fixing during assembly, reduces manual intervention, facilitates automated assembly, and thus improves production efficiency. Moreover, calibration ensures that the pole post 4 is accurately positioned when assembled with the mechanism box, thereby improving production quality. The core calibration mechanism ensures that the core can accurately penetrate the core hole of the mechanism box when the pole post and the mechanism box are mated.

[0029] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the pole post placement mechanism 1 also includes a placement platform 11 and a pole post placement plate 12; the loading area a is located at one end of the placement platform 11, and the unloading area b is located at the other end of the placement platform 11. The conveying mechanism is a rotary conveying mechanism, which is mounted on the placement platform 11 to support and transport the pole post placement plate 12 (i.e., the conveying mechanism supports the pole post placement plate 12 and drives its movement to achieve transmission); after the pole post 4 is placed on the pole post placement plate 12 in the loading area a, the conveying mechanism smoothly conveys the pole post placement plate 12 and the pole post 4 on it to the other end of the placement platform 11, i.e., the unloading area b. The pole post placement plate 12 can stably support and position the pole post 4, ensuring the stability of the pole post 4 during the conveying process. For example, the conveying mechanism adopts a chain plate conveying mechanism / chain conveying mechanism driven by a servo motor. The servo motor drives the chain plate / chain to rotate to drive the pole post placement plate 12 for conveying, or other formed conveying mechanisms can be used.

[0030] See Figure 5 As shown, the conveying mechanism includes a first transverse conveying mechanism 10 located on the upper part of the material handling platform 11, a lifting mechanism 13 correspondingly located at the loading area a and the unloading area b, and a second transverse conveying mechanism 14 located below the first transverse conveying mechanism 10. The lifting mechanism 13 has a transverse conveying unit 130, and the second transverse conveying mechanism 14 moves in the opposite direction to the first transverse conveying mechanism 10. The first transverse conveying mechanism 10, the lifting mechanism 13, and the second transverse conveying mechanism 14 constitute a rotary conveying system for the pole plate 12. By stacking and arranging conveying mechanisms with different functions, not only is ground space saved, but vertical space can also be effectively utilized, improving the overall system's compactness. This is suitable for working environments with limited space. Through the coordinated action of the first transverse conveying mechanism 10, the lifting mechanism 13, and the second transverse conveying mechanism 14, the material loading and unloading process becomes smoother, reducing waiting time.

[0031] In practical use, the electrode post 4 is placed on the electrode post tray 12 on the lifting mechanism 13 in the loading area a, and then transported forward by the horizontal conveying unit 130 to the first horizontal conveying mechanism 10. The electrode post tray 12 carrying the electrode post is then transported by the first horizontal conveying mechanism 10 to the lifting mechanism 13 in the picking area b. The electrode post core calibration mechanism 2 then calibrates the core 42 of the electrode post 4. Finally, the electrode post loading mechanism 3 loads the electrode post 4 (with core 42 already calibrated) from the electrode post tray 12 in the picking area b. The empty pole plate 12 is removed and moves downwards via the lifting mechanism 13 until it is level with the second transverse conveying mechanism 14. Then, the transverse conveying unit 130 on the lifting mechanism 13 drives the pole plate 12 to move onto the second transverse conveying mechanism 14. The second transverse conveying mechanism 14 then transfers the pole plate 12 to the lifting mechanism 13 in the loading area a. The lifting mechanism 13 then raises the pole plate 12, continuing to place poles 4 onto it, thus achieving continuous pole transfer. For example, the transverse conveying unit 130 can be a chain conveying mechanism / chain plate conveying mechanism driven by a servo motor, where the servo motor drives the conveying chain / chain plate to rotate and transfer the pole plate 12 laterally. Alternatively, other transverse conveying units 130 can be used. The lifting mechanism 13 can be driven by a cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, or electric cylinder.

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to reliably position the pole post 4 on the pole post plate 12, the pole post plate 12 is provided with a pole post limiting support 121 and a conductive rod support 122 for supporting and limiting the side conductive rod 41 on the pole post 4. The pole post limiting support 121 has a positioning groove 123 suitable for embedding the end of the pole post 4. When the pole post 4 is placed on the pole post plate 12, the pole post 4 is inverted so that the upper end of the pole post 4 is downward and embedded in the positioning groove 123. Combined with the cooperation of the side conductive rod 41 on the pole post 4 and the conductive rod support 122, a relatively stable positioning of the pole post 4 can be formed. The core 42 at the lower end of the pole post 4 is upward, which also creates convenient conditions for the calibration of the pole post 4 in the following scheme.

[0033] To ensure the positional accuracy of the pole plate 12 in the material picking area b, a magnetic suction element 124 is provided on the pole plate 12, and a second magnetic suction element is provided at the edge of the material picking area b. When the pole plate 12 moves to the material picking area b, the magnetic suction element 124 and the second magnetic suction element attract each other to position the pole plate 12, ensuring that the pole plate 12 can reliably stay at a specific position within the material picking area b, thereby ensuring the positional accuracy of the pole 4 and facilitating the pole loading mechanism to grasp it. Both the magnetic suction element 124 and the second magnetic suction element are magnets, or one of the magnetic suction element 124 and the other is an iron component.

[0034] Furthermore, such as Figure 4As shown, the material picking area b is provided with a guide surface b1 facing the conveying direction of the pole column disk 12. A guide seat 125 is provided on the pole column disk 12. The guide seat 125 has a circular outer circumferential surface. The guide surface b1 is an arc surface that matches the shape of the outer circumference of the guide seat 125. When the pole column disk 12 moves to the material picking area b, the guide surface b1 and the circumferential surface of the guide seat 125 cooperate to strengthen the positioning of the pole column disk 12 in the material picking area b and ensure its positional accuracy. In actual operation, the guide seat 125 can be the same component as the pole column limiting support 121, or the guide seat 125 can be a separate component.

[0035] See Figure 2 As shown, the pole core calibration mechanism 2 includes a mounting frame 21, a lifting frame 22 on the mounting frame 21 which can be moved up and down, a drive mechanism 23 for driving the lifting frame 22 to move up and down, and a calibration unit 24 mounted on the lifting frame 22 corresponding to the pole 4. The calibration unit 24 includes two opposing grippers 241 and a control cylinder 242 for driving the two grippers 241 to open and close. The control cylinder 242 controls the two grippers 241 to clamp the pole core 42 of the pole 4 when they close. The two grippers 241 have opposing V-shaped jaws 2411. During the process of the two grippers 241 closing, the V-shaped jaws 2411 can move and position the pole core 42 of the pole 4 towards the center of the V-shaped jaws 2411, thereby realizing the calibration function. The drive mechanism 23 can be a cylinder, an electric lead screw mechanism, etc. As a preferred solution, in order to improve the stability of the lifting frame 22's lifting movement, a slide rail arranged in the vertical direction can be fixed on the mounting frame 21, and a slider that slides with the slide rail can be fixed on the lifting frame 22. The slide rail and the slider can guide and limit the movement of the lifting frame 22 through their cooperation.

[0036] In the above implementation scheme, a pressing block (not shown in the figure) is fixed on the lifting frame 22. After the lifting frame 22 is lowered, the pressing block is adapted to press against the pole post 4. After the driving mechanism 23 controls the lifting frame 22 to move down, the pressing block can play a pressing and positioning role on the pole post 4 below it. Then, by controlling the two grippers 241 to approach and hold the core 42 of the pole post 4, the core 42 moves relative to the pole post 4, thereby better achieving the calibration effect of the core.

[0037] As a preferred embodiment, the transfer mechanism 32 employs an industrial robot, the output end of which is connected to the clamping mechanism 31; an industrial camera 25 is mounted on the output end of the industrial robot; by employing an industrial robot in the transfer mechanism 32, combined with the clamping mechanism 31 and the industrial camera 25, an efficient and precise automated assembly process can be achieved; during actual operation, the industrial camera can identify the posture of the pole post 4 and transmit the image data back to the control system, and the control system adjusts the actions of the industrial robot according to the visual information provided by the industrial camera 25 to ensure the positional accuracy of the workpiece during the assembly process.

[0038] like Figure 6 As shown, the clamping mechanism 31 includes a mounting base plate 311 fixedly connected to the transfer mechanism 32, a clamping cylinder 312 fixed on the mounting base plate 311, and a clamping plate 313 fixed on the clamping cylinder 312; the pole post 4 is clamped when the clamping cylinder 312 drives the two opposing clamping plates 313 to approach each other.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, the pole plate 12 is equipped with rollers 120 on its side. The rollers 120 make rolling contact with the side of the material handling frame 11, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the pole plate 12 during conveying and moving.

[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating this utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all embodiments here. However, these obvious variations or modifications derived from the essential spirit of this utility model still fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A pole column feeding device, characterized in that: The device includes a pole post arranging mechanism (1), a pole post core calibration mechanism (2), and a pole post loading mechanism (3). The pole post arranging mechanism (1) includes a loading area (a), a picking area (b), and a conveying mechanism for conveying the pole post (4) from the loading area (a) to the picking area (b). The pole post core calibration mechanism (2) is located near the picking area (b) and is used to calibrate the core (42) of the pole post (4). The pole post loading mechanism (3) includes a clamping mechanism (31) for clamping the pole post (4) in the picking area (b) and a transfer mechanism (32) for moving the clamping mechanism (31).

2. The electrode feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pole column material handling mechanism (1) also includes a material handling platform (11) and a pole column disk (12); the loading area (a) is located at one end of the material handling platform (11), the unloading area (b) is located at the other end of the material handling platform (11), and the conveying mechanism is a rotary conveying mechanism, which is mounted on the material handling platform (11) to support and convey the pole column disk (12).

3. The electrode feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a first transverse conveying mechanism (10) located on the upper part of the material handling platform (11), a lifting mechanism (13) correspondingly located in the loading area (a) and the unloading area (b), and a second transverse conveying mechanism (14) located below the first transverse conveying mechanism (10). The lifting mechanism (13) has a transverse conveying unit (130), and the second transverse conveying mechanism (14) moves in the opposite direction to the first transverse conveying mechanism (10). The first transverse conveying mechanism (10), the lifting mechanism (13), and the second transverse conveying mechanism (14) constitute a rotary conveying mechanism for the pole plate (12).

4. The electrode feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pole plate (12) is provided with a pole limiting support (121) and a conductive rod support (122) for supporting and limiting the side conductive rod (41) on the pole (4). The pole limiting support (121) has a positioning groove (123) suitable for embedding into the end of the pole (4).

5. The electrode feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pole plate (12) is provided with a magnetic suction element one (124), and the edge of the material picking area (b) is provided with a magnetic suction element two. When the pole plate (12) moves to the material picking area (b), the magnetic suction element one (124) and the magnetic suction element two attract each other.

6. The electrode feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material picking area (b) is provided with a guide surface (b1) facing the conveying direction of the pole plate (12). A guide seat (125) is provided on the pole plate (12). The guide seat (125) has a circular outer circumferential surface. The guide surface (b1) is an arc surface that matches the shape of the outer circumference of the guide seat (125). When the pole plate (12) moves to the material picking area (b), the guide surface (b1) and the circumferential surface of the guide seat (125) form a fit.

7. The electrode feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pole core calibration mechanism (2) includes a mounting frame (21), a lifting frame (22) on the mounting frame (21) which can be moved up and down, a driving mechanism (23) for driving the lifting frame (22) to rise and fall, and a calibration unit (24) mounted on the lifting frame (22) corresponding to the pole (4). The calibration unit (24) includes two opposing grippers (241) and a control cylinder (242) for driving the two grippers (241) to open and close. The control cylinder (242) controls the two grippers (241) to clamp the core (42) of the pole (4) when they close. The two grippers (241) have opposing V-shaped jaws (2411).

8. The electrode feeding device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pressing block is fixed on the lifting frame (22), and the pressing block is adapted to press against the pole post (4) after the lifting frame (22) is lowered.

9. The electrode feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism (32) is an industrial robot; the output end of the industrial robot is connected to the clamping mechanism (31); an industrial camera is installed at the output end of the industrial robot.

10. The electrode feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (31) includes a mounting base plate (311) fixedly connected to the transfer mechanism (32), a clamping cylinder (312) fixed on the mounting base plate (311), and a clamping plate (313) fixed on the clamping cylinder (312).

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