Automatic fixing and locking device for hinge lining box

By designing an automatic hinge liner fixing and locking device, the automated multi-station locking of hinge liner screws for household appliances such as refrigerator cabinets has been realized, solving the problems of low efficiency and inconsistent depth of manual operation, improving fixing efficiency and reducing costs.

CN223718809UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-26CHANGHONG MEILING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423182368.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2025-12-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation of hinge bushings and screws in household appliances such as refrigerators and cabinets requires a lot of labor, resulting in low efficiency, inconsistent fixing depth, high labor intensity, and the need for multiple people to work together. This leads to high product costs and limited room for efficiency improvement.

Method used

Design an automatic fixing and locking device for hinge liner boxes, including a vibratory feeder, a rotary table, a locking mechanism, a discharge conveyor belt, and a discharge robot. The device enables multi-station locking of screws through an automated production line, and combines photoelectric detection and pneumatic tools to ensure consistent locking depth.

Benefits of technology

It improves screw fixing efficiency, reduces labor, solves the problem of inconsistent fixing depth in manual operation, reduces labor intensity and product cost, and improves production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge lining box, which relates to the technical field of screw locking and comprises a main body rack arranged on the ground side by side and a vibration feeding machine used for feeding screws in a vibration manner, and a rotary disc is mounted in the center of the upper end of the main body rack; a plurality of profiling tools matched with the hinge lining boxes are distributed on the rotary disc in an annular array mode, a locking support is arranged on the side, close to the vibration feeding machine, of the upper end of the main machine frame, and a locking mechanism used for automatically locking screws is fixedly installed on the locking support. A feeding disc for manual feeding is arranged at the side end of the main body rack; according to the automatic screw locking device, the locking depth is set according to the production requirement of a product structure, and the problems that the locking depth is not consistent when a pneumatic tool is manually used, and secondary reworking needs to be carried out are solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to screw lock technology field, concretely relates to a hinge lining box automatic fixed lock device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The refrigerator cabinet and other household appliances have more screw fixing positions, and the independent and commonly used parts have higher operating fixing single station, and better use the post of automatic lock function, which can effectively improve the fixing efficiency and different lock requirements, and the hinge lining box and the reinforcing plate of the refrigerator cabinet are fixed and locked, which needs to set the post to fix and lock on each production line, the labor cost is higher, the product cost is increased invisibly, and the product market competitiveness is reduced.

[0003] The hinge lining box and the screw fixing worker of the refrigerator cabinet are fixed by using pneumatic tools, the fixed depth is inconsistent, the screw needs to be loosened to the half position after being fixed and locked, and is used for hinge hanging work in the subsequent hinge hanging station, the labor intensity of the staff is larger, single screw fixing, and many people cooperate to complete the fixing work, and the efficiency improvement space is limited.

[0004] In order to solve the inconsistent fixed depth of the screw fixed by the manual, in order to facilitate the subsequent hinge hanging, the pneumatic tool needs to be used to adjust the fixed depth of the screw, at present, a screw automatic lock equipment needs to be invented, the fixed depth consistency is improved, the rework waste and the more labor cost are eliminated, and the product manufacturing cost is increased. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model discloses a hinge lining box automatic fixed lock device, and solves the technical problems that the hinge lining box and the screw fixing worker of the refrigerator cabinet are fixed by using pneumatic tools, the labor intensity of the staff is larger, single screw fixing, many people cooperate to complete the fixing work, and the efficiency improvement space is limited.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can be realized through the following technical schemes:

[0007] A hinge lining box automatic fixed lock device, including and side by side setting ground main body frame and being used for the vibration of screw and be loaded vibration feeding machine, the main body frame upper end center is installed with the rotary disc, the rotary disc is annular array distribution and has a plurality of with hinge lining box adaptation's analog tool on, the main body frame upper end is close to vibration feeding machine one side and is provided with lock support, and the lock support is fixedly installed with the lock mechanism that is used for the automatic lock of screw, the side end of main body frame is provided with the feeding disc that manual feeding is supplied.

[0008] As a further scheme of the utility model: the main body frame and rotary disc all are provided with the opposite light electric appliance that is used for detecting screw lock installation, and the opposite light electric appliance is used for detecting screw lock installation.

[0009] As a further scheme of the utility model: the outer wall of the main body frame is provided with a gas supply tank for providing gas source for the hinge lining box locking installation.

[0010] As a further scheme of the utility model: it further includes a discharging conveying belt for discharging and conveying the hinge lining box and a discharging robot for taking out and placing the hinge lining box on the discharging conveying belt.

[0011] As a further scheme of the utility model: the outer wall of the main body frame is provided with an outer guardrail for safety protection.

[0012] As a further scheme of the utility model: the locking mechanism comprises a locking rack fixedly installed on the locking support, an installation top plate is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the locking rack, two groups of lifting guide rods are fixedly arranged at the lower end of the installation top plate, a locking sliding seat is installed on the lifting guide rod, a locking motor is fixedly installed on the locking sliding seat, and a locking head is fixedly installed at the output end of the locking motor.

[0013] As a further scheme of the utility model: a lead screw driving piece is fixedly installed on the installation top plate, a lead screw sliding piece is threadedly connected to the output end of the lead screw driving piece, and the locking sliding seat is fixedly connected to the lead screw sliding piece.

[0014] As a further scheme of the utility model: a guide sliding sleeve is slidably connected to the lifting guide rod, and the locking sliding seat is fixedly connected to the locking sliding seat.

[0015] As a further scheme of the utility model: the discharging robot comprises a support rack, a rotary main body is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the support rack, a rotating support arm is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary main body, a rotary elevator is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating support arm, and a suction mechanism is installed on the rotary elevator.

[0016] As a further scheme of the utility model: the suction mechanism comprises a lifting arm installed on the rotary elevator, and a material taking suction disc for sucking screws is fixedly installed at the lower end of the lifting arm.

[0017] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects of:

[0018] (1) the screw is locked in multiple stations through the automatic locking device, the locking and fixing efficiency is improved, and the labor is reduced.

[0019] (2) the screw is locked through the automatic locking device, the locking depth is set according to the product structure production demand, the locking depth inconsistency of artificial use pneumatic tool is solved, and secondary rework is needed.

[0020] (3) through the automatic locking device, the post efficiency bottleneck is solved. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a top view of the automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary mechanism structure of an automatic fixing and locking device for hinged liner boxes according to this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading robot structure of an automatic fixing and locking device for hinged liner boxes according to this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 10. Vibrating feeder; 20. Air supply tank; 30. Main frame; 31. Feeding tray; 32. Locking bracket; 40. Rotary table; 50. Contouring fixture; 60. Through-beam photoelectric device; 70. Locking mechanism; 71. Locking frame; 72. Mounting top plate; 73. Lifting guide rod; 74. Screw drive component; 75. Screw sliding component; 76. Guide sleeve; 77. Locking slide; 78. Locking motor; 79. Locking head; 80. Discharge robot; 81. Support frame; 82. Rotating main body; 83. Rotating support arm; 84. Rotary elevator; 85. Lifting arm; 86. Material suction cup; 90. Discharge conveyor belt; 100. External guardrail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention / utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention / utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention / utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention / utility model.

[0028] In the description of the application / utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, and a particular orientation and operation, therefore, it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can be explicitly or implicitly included one or more. In the description of the utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more.

[0029] In the description of the application / utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be connected inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Please refer to Figures 1-4 The utility model discloses a hinge lining box automatic fixed lock device, including and side by side arrangement ground main body frame 30 and be used for to the vibration of screw loading vibration feeding machine 10, the main body frame 30 upper end center is equipped with the rotary disc 40, the rotary disc 40 is annular array distribution has a plurality of with the hinge lining box adaptation profiling tool 50, the main body frame 30 upper end is close to vibration feeding machine 10 one side and is provided with lock pay bracket 32, the lock pay bracket 32 is fixedly installed and is used for to the automatic lock of screw pay lock pay mechanism 70, the side end of main body frame 30 is provided with the feeding disc 31 for manual feeding.

[0031] In an alternative embodiment, the main body frame 30 and the rotary disc 40 are provided with a pair of photoelectric devices 60 for detecting screw lock installation.

[0032] It should be noted that the pair of photoelectric devices 60 are used to detect the correctness of the automatic screw fixing of the hinge lining box, to ensure the accuracy of the screw lock.

[0033] In an alternative embodiment, the outer wall of the main body frame 30 is provided with a gas tank 20 for providing gas source for hinge lining box lock installation.

[0034] It should be noted that the gas supply tank 20 can provide a stable gas source for the working of the locking device.

[0035] In an optional embodiment, a discharge conveyor belt 90 for discharging the hinge liner box and a discharge robot 80 for placing the hinge liner box on the discharge conveyor belt 90 are further included.

[0036] It should be noted that the discharge robot 80 is arranged to automatically discharge the processed hinge liner box, thereby effectively improving the processing efficiency of the hinge liner box.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, an external guardrail 100 for safety protection is arranged outside the main rack 30.

[0038] It should be noted that the external guardrail 100 plays a protective role when the hinge liner box is installed.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the locking mechanism 70 includes a locking rack 71 fixedly installed on the locking support 32, an installation top plate 72 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the locking rack 71, two groups of lifting guide rods 73 are fixedly arranged at the lower end of the installation top plate 72, a locking sliding seat 77 is installed on the lifting guide rod 73, a locking motor 78 is fixedly installed on the locking sliding seat 77, and a locking head 79 is fixedly installed on the output end of the locking motor 78.

[0040] It should be noted that the locking motor 78 drives the locking head 79 to automatically lock the screw.

[0041] In an optional embodiment, a lead screw driving part 74 is fixedly installed on the installation top plate 72, a lead screw sliding part 75 is threadedly connected to the output end of the lead screw driving part 74, and the locking sliding seat 77 is fixedly connected to the lead screw sliding part 75.

[0042] It should be noted that the lead screw sliding part 75 is arranged to drive the lifting and sliding of the locking sliding seat 77.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, a guide sliding sleeve 76 is slidingly connected to the lifting guide rod 73, and the locking sliding seat 77 is fixedly connected to the locking sliding seat 77.

[0044] It should be noted that the guide sliding sleeve 76 plays a guiding and limiting role in the lifting and sliding of the locking sliding seat 77.

[0045] In an alternative embodiment, the discharging robot 80 comprises a support frame 81, a rotary main body 82 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the support frame 81, a rotating support arm 83 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotary main body 82, a rotary elevator 84 is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating support arm 83, and a suction mechanism is installed on the rotary elevator 84.

[0046] It should be noted that the rotary main body 82 drives the rotating support arm 83 to rotate, so as to realize position adjustment of suction and transfer of the hinge liner box.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment, the suction mechanism comprises a lifting arm 85 installed on the rotary elevator 84, and a material suction disc 86 for suction of screws is fixedly installed on the lower end of the lifting arm 85.

[0048] It should be noted that the lifting arm 85 drives the material suction disc 86 to move up and down, so as to realize suction of the hinge liner box.

[0049] Working principle of the utility model: the equipment is automatically screened by the vibration feeder 10, then the screws are conveyed to the gun nozzle through the vacuum pipe screw conveying channel, artificial feeding is performed on the part limiting profiling tool 50, the part limiting profiling tool 50 is fixed on the rotating rotary disc 40, rotation is performed to the position below the locking mechanism 70, the locking mechanism 70 is automatically fixed according to the fixed depth requirement, the refrigerator hinge liner box and the screw are automatically fixed and locked, and the screw is locked to the depth of 50%, so that the locking result meets the actual production requirement of the subsequent hinge hanging post. After the fixing is completed, the rotary disc 40 is automatically rotated, and rotation is performed to the equipment automatic discharging station, so that the discharging robot 80 automatically discharges and stacks.

[0050] The above describes one embodiment of the utility model in detail, but the content described can only be the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and cannot be considered as limiting the implementation range of the utility model. Any equivalent change and improvement within the application range of the utility model should still belong to the patent coverage range of the utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box, characterized in that, The system includes a main frame (30) arranged side by side on the ground and a vibratory feeder (10) for vibrating and feeding screws. A rotary table (40) is installed at the center of the upper end of the main frame (30). Several contouring fixtures (50) adapted to the hinge liner are arranged in a circular array on the rotary table (40). A locking bracket (32) is provided on the side of the upper end of the main frame (30) near the vibratory feeder (10). A locking mechanism (70) for automatically locking screws is fixedly installed on the locking bracket (32). A feeding tray (31) for manual feeding is provided on the side end of the main frame (30).

2. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the main frame (30) and the rotary table (40) are equipped with photoelectric sensors (60) for detecting screw fastening installation.

3. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the main frame (30) is provided with an air supply tank (20) for providing an air source for the locking and installation of the hinge liner.

4. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a discharge conveyor belt (90) for discharging the hinge liner and a discharge robot (80) for removing the hinge liner from the contour tooling (50) and placing it onto the discharge conveyor belt (90).

5. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main frame (30) is provided with an external guardrail (100) for safety protection.

6. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (70) includes a locking frame (71) fixedly installed on the locking bracket (32). A mounting top plate (72) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the locking frame (71). Two sets of lifting guide rods (73) are fixedly installed on the lower end of the mounting top plate (72). A locking slide (77) is installed on the lifting guide rod (73). A locking motor (78) is fixedly installed on the locking slide (77). A locking head (79) is fixedly installed at the output end of the locking motor (78).

7. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 6, characterized in that, A lead screw drive (74) is fixedly installed on the mounting top plate (72). The output end of the lead screw drive (74) is threadedly connected to a lead screw slide (75). The locking slide (77) is fixedly connected to the lead screw slide (75).

8. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting guide rod (73) is slidably connected to a guide sleeve (76), and the locking slide (77) is fixedly connected to the locking slide (77).

9. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 4, characterized in that, The unloading robot (80) includes a support frame (81), a rotating body (82) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support frame (81), a rotating arm (83) is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating body (82), a rotary elevator (84) is fixedly connected to the output end of the rotating arm (83), and an adsorption mechanism is installed on the rotary elevator (84).

10. The automatic fixing and locking device for a hinge liner box according to claim 9, characterized in that, The adsorption mechanism includes a lifting arm (85) mounted on a rotary elevator (84), and a suction cup (86) for adsorbing screws is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the lifting arm (85).