Feeding and discharging device for hubs
By designing a loading and unloading device for wheel hubs, a transmission mechanism and a clamping mechanism are used to achieve precise clamping. Combined with a handrail structure and a flexible pad, the problem of labor-intensive manual handling of wheel hubs is solved, the assembly accuracy and operational safety are improved, and equipment damage and worker fatigue are reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520338727.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-28
AI Technical Summary
In the existing technology, the loading and unloading of wheel hubs requires manual handling, which consumes a lot of physical strength, leads to worker fatigue, and affects work efficiency.
Design a loading and unloading device that includes a longitudinal sliding structure, a clamping mechanism and a lifting device. It adopts a transmission mechanism and a drive device to achieve precise clamping, and combines a handrail structure to provide operational support. It is controlled by an electric hoist and a cylinder, and equipped with a flexible pad and a positioning plate to fix the position of the wheel hub.
It improves the precision of wheel hub assembly, reduces errors and vibrations, lowers the risk of equipment damage, increases operational safety and the stability of the working environment, and reduces worker fatigue.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to hub processing technical field especially is related to a kind of feeding and discharging device for hub. BACKGROUND
[0002] Hub is connected tire and axle component, carries the weight of vehicle and passenger, load of goods. Through the combination with axle, hub transmits the power output of engine to tire, realizes the travel of vehicle. In the process of travel, hub cooperates with suspension system, helps to absorb the impact and vibration of road surface, improves ride comfort. In the processing and manufacturing process of hub, handling operation is an essential part, hub is usually heavy, as hub feeding and discharging in the related art adopts manual handling, manual handling needs to consume a lot of physical strength, long time operation is prone to worker fatigue problem, further influence work efficiency. SUMMARY
[0003] Therefore, the utility model aims at at least one of the related technical problems to some extent.
[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:
[0005] A kind of feeding and discharging device for hub, including longitudinal sliding structure, clamping mechanism and lifting device;
[0006] The top of the lifting device is connected with the longitudinal sliding structure, the bottom of the lifting device is connected with the clamping mechanism, and the clamping mechanism is used to realize the clamping of hub;
[0007] The clamping mechanism includes protective shell, transmission mechanism, driving device, support beam, two connecting structures and two moving carriages, the transmission mechanism and driving device are arranged in the protective shell, the protective shell is arranged on the middle part of the upper end surface of the support beam, two moving carriages are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective shell, and two moving carriages are in sliding cooperation with the support beam, each moving carriage is connected with the transmission mechanism through one connecting structure, the driving device drives two moving carriages to open and close through the transmission mechanism, and the upper end surface of the protective shell is provided with lifting lugs connected with the lifting device;
[0008] The bottom of the moving carriage is provided with a clamping jaw structure capable of cooperating with the hub.
[0009] Further, it further includes portal structure, two fixed structures and two horizontal sliding structures, two fixed structures are arranged side by side, the bottom end surface of two fixed structures is connected with the portal structure, the bottom end surface of the portal structure is connected with two horizontal sliding structures, and two horizontal sliding structures are connected with the longitudinal sliding structure.
[0010] Further, the transverse sliding structure comprises a sliding groove structure and a sliding roller, the sliding roller is slidingly arranged in the sliding groove structure, the upper end surface of the sliding groove structure is connected with the portal structure through two bolts, and the transverse sliding structure is the same as the longitudinal sliding structure.
[0011] Further, the transmission mechanism comprises a mounting plate, a gear, two racks and two push plates, the mounting plate is arranged on the inner side of the protective shell, the gear is rotationally arranged in the middle of the mounting plate, two push plates are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the gear, each push plate is meshed with the gear through a rack, and the two push plates are slidingly matched with the mounting plate through linear guides.
[0012] Further, the connecting structure comprises a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a first cross bar and a connecting plate, one end of the first connecting rod is connected with the push plate, the other end of the first connecting rod is connected with the second connecting rod through the connecting plate, the second connecting rod is connected with the first cross bar, and the first cross bar is arranged on the top of the moving slide.
[0013] Further, the clamping jaw structure comprises a positioning block and two positioning claws, the two positioning claws are symmetrically arranged on the bottom of the moving slide, the positioning block is arranged between the two positioning claws, and the positioning block is provided with an arc-shaped groove capable of cooperating with the wheel hub.
[0014] Further, two wheel hub positioning structures are further arranged, the two wheel hub positioning structures are symmetrically arranged on the lower end surface of the supporting beam, the wheel hub positioning structure comprises a positioning plate, a fixing plate and a flexible pad, the positioning plate is connected with the supporting beam through the fixing plate, and the flexible pad is arranged on the lower end surface of the positioning plate.
[0015] Further, the lifting device is an electric hoist, and the driving device is an air cylinder.
[0016] Further, a handrail structure is further arranged, the handrail structure comprises a second cross bar and two handrails, the two handrails are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective shell, the two handrails are connected through the second cross bar, the end of one handrail is provided with an air cylinder control switch, and the end of the other handrail is provided with an electric hoist control switch.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the up-down feeding device for the wheel hub has the following advantages:
[0018] 1. Through the transmission mechanism and drive unit, the clamping mechanism can accurately clamp the wheel hub, reducing errors and improving assembly accuracy. The clamping mechanism uses a movable carriage that can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of different wheel hubs, providing a wide range of applications. The protective housing provides effective protection, reducing the risk of damage to the workpiece and equipment during operation and increasing the safety of the working environment.
[0019] 2. The handrail structure provides operable support, allowing operators to more easily control and adjust the device, reducing fatigue. By providing a stable grip point, the handrail structure improves safety during operation, reducing the risk of accidents due to slips or mistakes. The handrail structure integrates the control switches for the cylinder and electric hoist, allowing operators to conveniently operate the entire device from a single location, achieving rapid response.
[0020] 3. The combination of the positioning plate and the flexible pad helps to accurately fix the position of the wheel hub, ensuring that it does not shift during handling and processing, thus improving working accuracy. The flexible pad provides cushioning when in contact with the wheel hub, reducing friction and scratches caused by direct contact and protecting the wheel hub surface from damage. The symmetrically arranged positioning structure effectively distributes and supports the weight of the wheel hub, increasing the stability of the entire system and reducing vibration and shaking. Attached Figure Description
[0021] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The illustrative embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation of the utility model. In the drawings:
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lateral sliding structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping mechanism structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a side view of the clamping mechanism described in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a front view of the clamping mechanism described in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission mechanism structure described in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0029] 100. Clamping mechanism; 101. Protective housing; 102. Lifting lug; 110. Support beam; 111. First crossbar; 120. Hub positioning structure; 130. Handrail; 140. Positioning block; 150. Drive device; 160. Moving carriage; 161. Positioning claw; 200. Lifting device; 300. Lateral sliding structure; 31. Slide groove structure; 32. Sliding roller; 400. Longitudinal sliding structure; 500. Fixed structure; 600. Gantry structure; 70. Push plate; 71. Linear guide rail; 72. Gear. Detailed Implementation
[0030] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0033] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0034] A loading and unloading device for wheel hubs, such as Figure 1As shown, it includes a longitudinal sliding structure 400, a clamping mechanism 100, and a lifting device 200; the top of the lifting device 200 is connected to the longitudinal sliding structure 400, and the bottom of the lifting device 200 is connected to the clamping mechanism 100, which is used to clamp the wheel hub.
[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, the clamping mechanism 100 includes a protective housing 101, a transmission mechanism, a drive device 150, a support beam 110, two connecting structures, and two movable slides 160. The transmission mechanism and the drive device 150 are both located inside the protective housing 101. The protective housing 101 is connected to the middle of the upper end face of the support beam 110 by bolts. The two movable slides 160 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective housing 101. Both movable slides 160 are slidably engaged with the support beam 110. Each movable slide 160 is connected to the transmission mechanism through a connecting structure. The drive device 150 drives the two movable slides 160 to open and close through the transmission mechanism. The upper end face of the protective housing 101 is provided with a lifting lug 102 that can be connected to the lifting device 200.
[0036] The bottom of the movable carriage 160 is provided with a gripper structure that can cooperate with the wheel hub. The gripper structure includes a positioning block 140 and two positioning claws 161. The two positioning claws 161 are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable carriage 160, and the positioning block 140 is arranged between the two positioning claws 161. The positioning block 140 is provided with an arc-shaped groove that can cooperate with the wheel hub.
[0037] It also includes a gantry structure 600, two fixed structures 500, and two transverse sliding structures 300. The two fixed structures 500 are arranged side by side, and their bottom ends are connected to the gantry structure 600. The bottom ends of the gantry structure 600 are connected to the two transverse sliding structures 300, and both transverse sliding structures 300 are connected to the longitudinal sliding structure 400. The fixed structure 500 is an I-beam.
[0038] The transverse sliding structure 300 includes a sliding groove structure 31 and a sliding roller 32. The sliding roller 32 is slidably disposed in the sliding groove structure 31. The upper end face of the sliding groove structure 31 is connected to the gantry structure 600 by two bolts. The transverse sliding structure 300 is the same as the longitudinal sliding structure 400.
[0039] The transmission mechanism includes a mounting plate, a gear 72, two racks, and two push plates 70. The mounting plate is located inside the protective housing 101. The gear 72 is rotatably positioned in the center of the mounting plate. The two push plates 70 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the gear 72. Each push plate 70 meshes with the gear 72 via a rack. Both push plates 70 slide against the mounting plate via linear guide rails 71. The output end of the drive device 150 is used to push one of the push plates 70. Through the transmission mechanism and the drive device 150, the clamping mechanism 100 can achieve precise clamping of the wheel hub, reducing errors and improving assembly accuracy. The clamping mechanism 100 uses a movable slide 160, which can be adaptively adjusted according to the size of different wheel hubs, providing a wide range of applications. The protective housing 101 provides effective protection, reducing the risk of damage to the workpiece and equipment during operation and increasing the safety of the working environment.
[0040] The connecting structure includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a first crossbar 111, and a connecting plate. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to the push plate 70, and the other end of the first connecting rod is connected to the second connecting rod through the connecting plate. The second connecting rod is connected to the first crossbar 111, and the first crossbar 111 is located on the top of the movable slide 160.
[0041] The system also includes two hub positioning structures 120, symmetrically arranged on the lower end face of the support beam 110. Each hub positioning structure 120 includes a positioning plate, a fixing plate, and a flexible pad. In this embodiment, the flexible pad is a nylon pad. The positioning plate is connected to the support beam 110 via the fixing plate, and the flexible pad is located on the lower end face of the positioning plate. The combination of the positioning plate and the flexible pad helps to accurately fix the position of the hub, ensuring that it does not shift during handling and processing, thus improving working accuracy. The flexible pad provides cushioning when in contact with the hub, reducing friction and scratches caused by direct contact and protecting the hub surface from damage. The symmetrically arranged positioning structures effectively distribute and bear the weight of the hub, increasing the stability of the entire system and reducing vibration and shaking.
[0042] The lifting device 200 is an electric hoist, and the drive device 150 is a cylinder. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the device also includes a handrail structure, which comprises a second crossbar and two handrails 130. The two handrails 130 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective housing 101 and connected by the second crossbar. One handrail 130 has a cylinder control switch at its end, and the other handrail 130 has an electric hoist control switch at its end. The handrail structure provides operable support, allowing operators to more easily control and adjust the device, reducing fatigue. By providing a stable grip point, the handrail structure improves safety during operation and reduces the risk of accidents due to slipping or mistakes. The handrail structure integrates the cylinder and electric hoist control switches, allowing operators to conveniently operate the entire device from a single location, enabling rapid response.
[0043] How this example works
[0044] Step 1: Manually hold the handle of the loading / unloading device and move it above the wheel hub.
[0045] Step 2: Press the descent button on the control panel. The lifting device 200 will begin to move downwards until the gripper structure lightly touches the surface of the wheel hub.
[0046] Step 3: Press the clamping button. The movable slide 160 inside the clamping mechanism 100 drives the gripper structure to perform a clamping action, firmly clamping the wheel hub.
[0047] Step 4: Press the lift button, and the lifting device 200, along with the clamped wheel hub, will begin to move upward.
[0048] Step 5: Use a manual traction device to move it above the designated placement position.
[0049] Step 6: Press the descent button again to lower the clamp along with the wheel hub until the wheel hub contacts the designated placement area or platform.
[0050] Step 7: Press the release button. The gripper structure will open outwards to release the clamped wheel hub.
[0051] Step 8: Finally, press the up button, and the clamp will return to its initial position, ready for the next operation.
[0052] Complete the loading and unloading of a single wheel hub.
[0053] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A loading and unloading device for wheel hubs, characterized in that: It includes a longitudinal sliding structure (400), a clamping mechanism (100), and a lifting device (200); The top of the lifting device (200) is connected to the longitudinal sliding structure (400), and the bottom of the lifting device (200) is connected to the clamping mechanism (100), which is used to clamp the wheel hub. The clamping mechanism (100) includes a protective shell (101), a transmission mechanism, a drive device (150), a support beam (110), two connecting structures, and two movable slides (160). The transmission mechanism and the drive device (150) are both located inside the protective shell (101). The protective shell (101) is located in the middle of the upper end face of the support beam (110). The two movable slides (160) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective shell (101). The two movable slides (160) are slidably engaged with the support beam (110). Each movable slide (160) is connected to the transmission mechanism through one of the connecting structures. The drive device (150) drives the two movable slides (160) to open and close through the transmission mechanism. The upper end face of the protective shell (101) is provided with a lifting lug (102) that can be connected to the lifting device (200). The bottom of the movable carriage (160) is provided with a gripper structure that can cooperate with the wheel hub.
2. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a gantry structure (600), two fixed structures (500) and two transverse sliding structures (300). The two fixed structures (500) are arranged side by side, and the bottom end face of the two fixed structures (500) is connected to the gantry structure (600). The bottom end face of the gantry structure (600) is connected to the two transverse sliding structures (300). Both transverse sliding structures (300) are connected to the longitudinal sliding structure (400).
3. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transverse sliding structure (300) includes a sliding groove structure (31) and a sliding roller (32). The sliding roller (32) is slidably disposed in the sliding groove structure (31). The upper end face of the sliding groove structure (31) is connected to the gantry structure (600) by two bolts. The transverse sliding structure (300) is the same as the longitudinal sliding structure (400).
4. A loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a mounting plate, a gear (72), two racks, and two push plates (70). The mounting plate is disposed inside the protective housing (101). The gear (72) is rotatably disposed in the middle of the mounting plate. The two push plates (70) are symmetrically disposed on both sides of the gear (72). Each push plate (70) meshes with the gear (72) through a rack. Both push plates (70) slide with the mounting plate through a linear guide rail (71). The output end of the drive device (150) is used to push one of the push plates (70).
5. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connection structure includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a first crossbar (111), and a connecting plate. One end of the first connecting rod is connected to the push plate (70), and the other end of the first connecting rod is connected to the second connecting rod through the connecting plate. The second connecting rod is connected to the first crossbar (111), and the first crossbar (111) is located on the top of the movable slide (160).
6. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gripper structure includes a positioning block (140) and two positioning claws (161). The two positioning claws (161) are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the movable carriage (160). The positioning block (140) is arranged between the two positioning claws (161). The positioning block (140) is provided with an arc-shaped groove that can cooperate with the wheel hub.
7. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes two hub positioning structures (120), which are symmetrically arranged on the lower end face of the support beam (110). Each hub positioning structure (120) includes a positioning plate, a fixing plate and a flexible pad. The positioning plate is connected to the support beam (110) through the fixing plate and the flexible pad is arranged on the lower end face of the positioning plate.
8. The loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting device (200) is an electric hoist, and the driving device (150) is a cylinder.
9. A loading and unloading device for wheel hubs according to claim 8, characterized in that: It also includes a handrail structure, which includes a second crossbar and two handrails (130). The two handrails (130) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the protective housing (101). The two handrails (130) are connected by the second crossbar. One handrail (130) has a cylinder control switch at its end, and the other handrail (130) has an electric hoist control switch at its end.