Stamping plate temporary storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a stamping plate temporary storage device which comprises a structural frame, a plurality of guide rail sets are distributed in the structural frame in the height direction, each guide rail set is matched with the frame to form an independent material storage position, the end shape of each material storage position is open to form a feeding port, and the other opposite end of each material storage position is open to form a discharging port. The guide rail set is designed to be obliquely arranged, the position of a feeding port of the guide rail set is higher than the position of a discharging port, the inclination angle ranges from 3 degrees to 8 degrees, and it is guaranteed that materials can be smoothly stored in a sliding mode through the gravity effect. And each guide rail group is stably connected with the frame through a connecting part embedded in the frame, so that the strength and the stability of the whole device structure are ensured. According to the device, the partition layers are designed to be of an inclined structure with a certain angle, and efficient temporary storage and release of the plates are achieved by combining the magnetic attraction function in the storage process.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of stamping processing, in particular to a stamping plate temporary storage device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the actual production process of stamping plates, especially in the stamping production of steel parts, the efficient operation of the stamping process usually requires smooth connection between different processes. However, due to the differences in processing speed and complexity of each process, speed inconsistency between processes often occurs during production. This speed difference can cause the subsequent process to stall or the previous process to be congested, thereby reducing production efficiency. Therefore, in this case, using a temporary storage device to store stamping plates for a short time becomes an effective solution. Currently, the widely used temporary storage device mainly relies on a multi-layer design, which stores stamping plates in a stacked manner. Although this design can alleviate the speed difference between processes to some extent, it is not convenient to take out the stamping parts, especially in the case of frequent taking and placing, which can cause additional time waste and affect the overall production rhythm.

[0003] In order to improve efficiency, some enterprises have begun to use multi-axis robot arms in combination with temporary storage devices to achieve automatic taking and placing of plates. However, the introduction of multi-axis robot arms, although to some extent, solves the problem of taking and placing, but its high cost becomes a major limiting factor. In addition, the movement speed of the robot arm is limited by its complex drive and control system, making it difficult to meet the efficiency requirements of some high-speed production lines. Therefore, in practical applications, the robot arm has not become a universal choice, and the multi-layer design is still the mainstream, but its drawbacks have not been overcome.

[0004] The deficiencies of the prior art mainly exist in the following aspects. First, the multi-layer design can provide a large storage capacity during the storage of stamping plates, but due to the stacking of the upper and lower layers, the taking of the parts requires mechanical or manual layer-by-layer operation, which increases the complexity and time cost of the operation. Second, although the multi-axis robot arm can provide higher automation level, its high procurement and maintenance cost limits its application in small and medium-sized enterprises, and the movement efficiency of the robot arm cannot fully adapt to the needs of high-frequency production lines. In addition, both of these two solutions rely on relatively complex mechanical or electrical control systems to some extent, which can easily interrupt production due to equipment failure.

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, a stamping plate temporary storage device based on inclined layers and magnetic combination is proposed. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to at least overcome one of the deficiencies in the prior art, provide a stamping plate temporary storage device, which is designed as an inclined structure at a certain angle, and realizes efficient temporary storage and release of the plate by combining the magnetic attraction function during storage. When storing, the magnetic attraction function is turned off, and the plate slides into the temporary storage position by gravity; when taking out, the magnetic attraction function is turned on, and the plate can be taken out smoothly. This design is simple in structure, can significantly reduce the storage and taking-out time, and improve the overall efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the present application discloses a stamping plate temporary storage device, which comprises a structural frame, a plurality of guide rail groups are arranged in the structural frame along the height direction, each guide rail group cooperates with the frame to form an independent storage position, and the end of the storage position is open to form a feeding port, and the opposite end is also open to form a discharging port.

[0008] The guide rail group is designed to be inclined, and the feeding port is higher than the discharging port, and the inclination angle is 3-8 degrees, so as to ensure that the material can be smoothly stored by gravity.

[0009] Each guide rail group is stably connected with the frame through the connecting part embedded in the frame, so as to ensure the strength and stability of the whole device structure.

[0010] An electromagnetic assembly is arranged near the feeding port of the guide rail group, which is embedded in the guide rail structure and used for accurately positioning and fixing the material during feeding. The on-off of the electromagnetic assembly is controlled by an external control system, which can be quickly started and stopped according to the needs, and provides reliable magnetic attraction fixing support for the feeding operation of the storage position.

[0011] A pneumatic telescopic blocking pin is arranged near the discharging port of the guide rail group, which is driven by a pneumatic device, and the telescopic action is controlled by an external control system. In the normal state, the blocking pin is in the extended position, which is used to prevent the material from sliding out of the storage position. When the material needs to be taken out, the blocking pin is retracted under the action of the pneumatic device, allowing the material to smoothly slide out of the storage position.

[0012] In some embodiments, a feeding guide wheel is arranged at the discharging port.

[0013] In some embodiments, a discharging guide wheel is arranged at the feeding port.

[0014] In some embodiments, the guide rail group comprises two symmetrical iron guide rail rods, and a polytetrafluoroethylene layer is arranged on the surface of the iron guide rail rod; the electromagnetic assembly is installed on the bottom surface of the iron guide rail rod and in contact with the iron guide rail rod, and the whole iron guide rail rod is magnetized when the electromagnetic assembly works, thereby fixing the workpiece.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. Efficient storage and retrieval capability

[0017] By designing the guide rail group as an inclined arrangement (inclination angle of 3-8 degrees), the smooth sliding storage of materials is achieved using gravity, effectively avoiding the time waste caused by material blockage in traditional multi-layer stacking temporary storage devices. At the same time, combined with the cooperation of electromagnetic components and pneumatic blocking pins, fast and accurate material positioning and release are achieved, greatly improving the storage and retrieval efficiency of materials.

[0018] 2. Simplified mechanical structure, reducing equipment failure risk

[0019] The device adopts a combined design of structural frame and guide rail group, and the guide rail group is stably connected with the frame through embedded components, without the need for complex mechanical arm systems and high-precision motion control, greatly simplifying the overall mechanical structure, reducing the possibility of equipment failure, and improving the reliability of the system.

[0020] 3. Cost savings, adapting to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises

[0021] Compared with high-cost multi-axis mechanical arm solutions, the device uses a combination of magnetic attraction function and pneumatic blocking pins, with simple structure and lower cost, which can meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises for efficient and economical material temporary storage. At the same time, the introduction of magnetic attraction function improves the accuracy of material placement and retrieval without significantly increasing the manufacturing and maintenance cost of the equipment.

[0022] 4. Modular design, flexible adaptation to different production lines

[0023] Through the layered layout of independent guide rail groups, the device supports flexible expansion and adjustment, and can adjust the number of guide rails, inclination angles and other parameters according to the needs of the production line to adapt to different types of stamping plates or production scales. In addition, the polytetrafluoroethylene surface layer design of the guide rail group reduces the sliding resistance of the material, further optimizing the operation performance.

[0024] The above listed beneficial effects are not exhaustive of all advantages. Other potential beneficial effects and detailed technical implementation methods will be further disclosed in the embodiments or other description parts of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] After reading the specific embodiments below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the various aspects of the present disclosure will be better understood, and the positions, sizes, and ranges, etc. of the structures shown in the drawings and the like are sometimes not indicative of actual positions, sizes, and ranges, etc. In the drawings:

[0026] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Fig. 2This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment disclosed in this application from another perspective.

[0028] Fig. 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of one embodiment disclosed in this application.

[0029] Fig. 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a guide rail rod made of China Railway, according to one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present disclosure will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate several embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure can be presented in many different ways and is not limited to the embodiments described below; in fact, the embodiments described below are intended to make the disclosure more complete and to fully illustrate the scope of protection of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should also be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein can be combined in various ways to provide further additional embodiments.

[0031] It should be understood that the same reference numerals denote the same elements in all the accompanying drawings. For clarity, the dimensions of certain features may be modified in the drawings.

[0032] It should be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. All terms used in this specification (including technical and scientific terms) have the meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art, unless otherwise defined. For the sake of brevity and / or clarity, techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail; however, where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of this specification.

[0033] Unless otherwise specified, the singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “containing” used in this specification indicate the presence of the claimed feature but do not exclude the presence of one or more other features. The term “and / or” used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items. Example

[0034] See attached document Figs. 1 to 4 This embodiment discloses a temporary storage device for stamped sheet metal parts, which is designed to solve the problem of poor step sequence connection caused by inconsistent speeds of different processes during the production of stamped sheet metal parts, while also taking into account efficient storage and precise retrieval and placement functions. The device as a whole includes a structural frame 1, multiple guide rail groups 2 distributed along the height direction, an electromagnetic component 6, a pneumatic telescopic stop pin 7, and related connecting and operating components.

[0035] The structural frame 1 is the main part of the device, which provides overall support and stability. The structural frame 1 is made of high-strength steel material, which has good load-carrying capacity and anti-deformation ability. Inside the structural frame 1, a plurality of guide rail groups 2 are uniformly distributed along the height direction. Each guide rail group 2 is stably connected by a connecting component embedded in the structural frame 1, ensuring the stability of the guide rail group 2 in long-term use. The guide rail group 2 cooperates with the structural frame 1 to form an independent storage site 3. The two ends of each storage site 3 are designed as an inlet 4 and an outlet 5, respectively, and the end shape is open, which facilitates the loading and sliding of the material.

[0036] The guide rail group 2 is designed to be inclined, with the inlet 4 higher than the outlet 5, forming an inclination angle of 3-8 degrees. This angle is verified by mechanical analysis and experiments, which can ensure smooth sliding of the plate by gravity and avoid the problem of accumulation or collision caused by too fast sliding. Each guide rail group 2 includes two symmetrically arranged iron guide rail rods 8, which are covered with a polytetrafluoroethylene layer 9 to reduce friction and protect the surface of the plate. The iron guide rail rod 8 is fixed in the structural frame 1 by bolts and embedded components. The design of the connecting part can withstand repeated loads and impacts.

[0037] An electromagnetic assembly 6 is embedded near the inlet 4 of the guide rail group 2. This assembly is used to position and fix the plate during feeding. The electromagnetic assembly 6 is installed on the bottom surface of the iron guide rail rod 8 and directly contacts the iron guide rail rod 8. When the electromagnetic assembly 6 is powered on, the iron guide rail rod 8 is magnetized as a whole, which can firmly attract the plate to the guide rail surface, avoiding position deviation caused by sliding during feeding. The control of power-on and power-off is realized by an external control system, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the feeding rhythm, thereby ensuring the accurate storage of the plate.

[0038] A pneumatic telescopic blocking pin 7 is provided at the outlet 5 of the guide rail group 2. The pneumatic telescopic blocking pin 7 is driven by a pneumatic device, and its telescopic action is controlled by an external control system. In the normal working state, the blocking pin 7 is in the extended position to prevent the plate from sliding out of the storage site 3; when the plate needs to be taken out, the pneumatic device is started, and the blocking pin 7 is quickly retracted to release the plate in the storage site 3, ensuring that the plate can smoothly slide out without being hindered. The pneumatic device is made of high-performance materials to ensure its durability and reliability in frequent start-stop operations.

[0039] To further improve the applicability of the device, a guide wheel can be provided at the outlet 5 or the inlet 4 according to actual needs. For example, setting a guide wheel at the outlet 5 can reduce the frictional resistance when the plate slides out, thereby further improving the discharge efficiency; while setting a guide wheel (not shown in the figure) at the inlet 4 can help the plate smoothly transition during loading, preventing the plate from being stuck due to excessive friction at the inlet of the guide rail.

[0040] The modular design of the device allows it to be expanded or adjusted according to actual production needs. By increasing or decreasing the number of guide rail groups 2, it can be flexibly adapted to different scale production lines. In addition, the range of inclination angles can be refined according to the size and weight of the plate parts to further optimize the access efficiency.

[0041] In the specific operation process, when the plate parts are transferred from the previous process to the device, they first enter the feeding port 4 of the guide rail group 2. At this time, the electromagnetic assembly 6 is in a power-off state, and the plate parts slowly slide into the storage position 3 along the inclined guide rail under the action of gravity and stop at the pneumatic telescopic stop pin 7. After completing the storage, the electromagnetic assembly 6 is powered on, and the plate parts are fixed to the guide rail surface by magnetic force to prevent displacement due to vibration or external force in the storage position 3. When the plate parts are needed for subsequent processes, the control system starts the pneumatic device, the stop pin 7 retracts, releasing the plate parts, and then by breaking the magnetic fixation of the electromagnetic assembly 6, the plate parts smoothly slide out of the guide rail group 2 and enter the next processing link.

[0042] Compared with the traditional multi-layer design or the taking and placing method relying on multi-axis mechanical arms, this device combines inclined guide rails with magnetic fixation, achieving efficient storage and taking functions while keeping the structure simple. The linkage work of its electromagnetic assembly 6 and pneumatic telescopic stop pin 7 further improves the degree of automation, avoiding the efficiency bottleneck caused by mechanical complexity or manual operation in traditional ways. This design is particularly suitable for high-frequency stamping production lines, which can significantly reduce equipment costs while improving overall production efficiency.

[0043] Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure in essence. Therefore, all changes and modifications are included in the protection scope of the present disclosure defined by the claims. The present disclosure is defined by the appended claims, and equivalents of these claims are also included.

Claims

1. A temporary storage device for stamped sheet metal, characterized in that: The device includes a structural frame with multiple guide rail assemblies distributed along its height. Each guide rail assembly cooperates with the frame to form an independent storage position. One end of the storage position is open to form a feed inlet, and the opposite end is also open to form a discharge outlet. The guide rail assemblies are designed to be inclined, with the feed inlet position higher than the discharge outlet position, at an inclination angle of 3-8 degrees, ensuring that the material can be smoothly stored by gravity. Each guide rail assembly is securely connected to the frame through connecting components embedded in the frame, ensuring the strength and stability of the entire device structure. An electromagnetic component is located near the feed inlet of the guide rail assembly, embedded in the guide rail structure, for precise positioning and fixing of the material during feeding. Near the discharge outlet, the guide rail assembly has a pneumatic telescopic stop pin. This stop pin is driven by a pneumatic device, and its extension and retraction are controlled by an external control system. Under normal conditions, the stop pin is in the extended position to prevent the material from sliding out of the storage position. When it is necessary to remove the material, the stop pin retracts under the action of the pneumatic device, allowing the material to slide out of the storage position smoothly.

2. The stamping plate temporary storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A feed guide wheel is provided at the discharge port.

3. The stamping plate temporary storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The feed inlet is equipped with a discharge guide wheel.

4. The stamping plate temporary storage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The guide rail assembly includes two symmetrically arranged iron guide rail rods and a polytetrafluoroethylene layer on the surface of the iron guide rail rods; the electromagnetic component is installed on the bottom surface of the iron guide rail rods and contacts the iron guide rail rods. When the electromagnetic component is working, the entire iron guide rail rod becomes magnetic, thereby fixing the workpiece.

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