Automatic annular conveying line

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic annular conveying line which comprises a conveying motor, the output end of the conveying motor is connected with an annular conveying belt through a synchronous wheel, an annular installation support is arranged on the outer side of the conveying belt, a plurality of positioning plates are movably arranged on the installation support and connected with the conveying belt, and the annular conveying belt is connected with the positioning plates. Positioning blocks and positioning pins are arranged on the positioning plates, a fixed air cylinder is arranged on one side of at least one part of the positioning plates, a fixed plate is arranged at the output end of the fixed air cylinder, a fixed groove is formed in the fixed plate, and limiting blocks corresponding to the fixed groove are arranged on the positioning plates. Through the arrangement of the fixing air cylinder and the fixing plate, the stop position of the positioning plate can be accurately fixed, and then it is guaranteed that the subsequent feeding and riveting processes are smooth.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation equipment technology, specifically to an automated circular conveyor line. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of automotive parts, circular conveyor lines are frequently used for transporting parts. During the transport process of circular conveyor lines, actions such as loading, assembly, and unloading are required. Therefore, the conveyor line often needs to transport the parts to a designated position and then stop before performing the above actions. However, when existing circular conveyor lines perform the above actions after stopping, the loading position often deviates. This situation is generally caused by two reasons: one is that the positioning structure on the conveyor line deviates, and the other is that the part loading device is inaccurate, which affects production efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides an automated circular conveyor line, including a conveyor motor. The output end of the conveyor motor is connected to a circular conveyor belt via a synchronous pulley. A circular mounting bracket is provided on the outer side of the conveyor belt. Multiple positioning plates are movably mounted on the mounting bracket. The positioning plates are connected to the conveyor belt and are provided with positioning blocks and positioning pins. At least one side of a portion of the positioning plates is provided with a fixing cylinder. The output end of the fixing cylinder is provided with a fixing plate. A fixing groove is formed on the fixing plate, and a limiting block corresponding to the fixing groove is provided on the positioning plate.

[0004] Furthermore, two sets of rollers are spaced apart below the positioning plate, and a ring track is provided on the mounting bracket between the two sets of rollers.

[0005] Furthermore, the positioning plate is rotatably connected to the conveyor belt via a pin.

[0006] Furthermore, a support block is provided on the positioning plate, the positioning pin is provided on the support block, and a placement groove is provided on the positioning block.

[0007] Furthermore, a vibratory feeder is provided on the side of the mounting bracket near the fixed cylinder, a positioning cylinder is provided at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder, a movable plate is provided at the output end of the positioning cylinder, and a positioning groove is provided on the movable plate, which can be moved to the discharge end of the vibratory feeder.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable board is equipped with a detection sensor.

[0009] Furthermore, a transverse cylinder is provided on one side of the moving plate, a lifting cylinder is provided at the output end of the transverse cylinder, a gripper cylinder is provided at the output end of the lifting cylinder, and a gripper is provided at the output end of the gripper cylinder. The gripper is used to grip the part in the positioning groove onto the positioning block.

[0010] Furthermore, a riveting cylinder is also provided on one side of the mounting bracket, and a riveting head is provided downward at the output end of the riveting cylinder.

[0011] Furthermore, a lifting cylinder is horizontally arranged below the riveting head, a wedge is arranged at the output end of the lifting cylinder, a lifting plate is arranged above the wedge, and the lifting plate abuts against the wedge through rollers.

[0012] The advantage of this application is that the provided automated circular conveyor line can precisely fix the stopping position of the positioning plate by setting a fixed cylinder and a fixed plate, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of subsequent feeding and riveting processes. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the automated circular conveyor line of this application;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the fixed component structure;

[0015] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another perspective structural diagram;

[0016] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the secondary positioning component and the grasping component in the middle;

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the riveting assembly structure;

[0018] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another perspective on the structure.

[0019] The following components are marked in the diagram: 10. Conveyor motor; 11. Conveyor belt; 111. Connector; 12. Mounting bracket; 121. Circular track; 13. Fixing component; 131. Positioning plate; 132. Support block; 133. Positioning pin; 134. Positioning block; 135. Placement slot; 136. Pin shaft; 137. Roller; 138. Limiting block; 14. Vibratory feeder; 15. Secondary positioning component; 151. Positioning cylinder; 152. Moving plate; 153. Positioning slot. 154. Detection sensor; 155. Baffle; 16. Gripping assembly; 161. Lateral movement cylinder; 162. Lifting cylinder; 163. Gripper cylinder; 164. Gripper; 17. Fixing cylinder; 18. Fixing plate; 181. Fixing groove; 19. Riveting assembly; 191. Riveting bracket; 192. Riveting cylinder; 193. Riveting head; 194. Lifting cylinder; 195. Wedge; 196. Lifting plate; 197. Second roller; 198. Guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0022] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0023] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] See Figure 1 This embodiment provides an automated circular conveyor line, including a conveyor motor 10. The output end of the conveyor motor 10 is connected to a circular conveyor belt 11 via a synchronous pulley. A circular mounting bracket 12 is provided on the outer side of the conveyor belt 11. Multiple fixing components 13 are movably mounted on the mounting bracket 12 for placing parts. A vibratory feeder 14 is also provided on the side of the circular bracket. A secondary positioning component 15 is provided at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder 14 for positioning rivets in the vibratory feeder. A gripping component 16 is provided on one side of the secondary positioning component for gripping the rivets onto the fixing components 13.

[0027] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 The fixing component 13 includes a positioning plate 131. The positioning plate 131 is provided with two different sets of support blocks 132 according to the shape of the part to be conveyed. The two sets of support blocks 132 are provided with positioning pins 133 in different numbers and positions. The positioning plate 131 is also provided with a positioning block 134. The positioning block 134 has a placement groove 135 for placing rivets.

[0028] A connector 111 is provided on the conveyor belt 11. The positioning plate 131 is rotatably connected to the connector 111 via a pin 136 so that the positioning plate can move in a ring following the belt. Four sets of rollers 137 are provided at the bottom of the positioning plate 131. The four sets of rollers are arranged in pairs opposite each other. A ring track 121 is provided on the mounting bracket 12. The four sets of rollers can rotate along the ring track 121.

[0029] In this embodiment, the circular conveyor line needs to be loaded with rivets, loaded with parts, riveted, and unloaded. Therefore, the circular conveyor line needs to be stopped four times. During the stopping process, in order to ensure that the positioning plate 131 does not shift, a fixing cylinder 17 is set on the mounting bracket 12 at four positions. A fixing plate 18 is set at the output end of the fixing cylinder 17. A fixing groove 181 is opened on the fixing plate 18. A limit block 138 corresponding to the fixing groove is set on the positioning plate 131.

[0030] See Figure 4 The secondary positioning component 15 includes a positioning cylinder 151 disposed at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder. A movable plate 152 is disposed at the output end of the positioning cylinder 151. A positioning groove 153 is opened on the movable plate 152 and it can be moved to the discharge end of the vibratory feeder. A detection sensor 154 is disposed on the movable plate to detect whether there is a rivet in the positioning groove. The positioning groove 153 is opened inward along the side wall of the movable plate so that the rivet can be moved into the groove. At the same time, a baffle 155 is disposed on one side of the positioning groove at the gripping position.

[0031] See Figure 4 The gripping component 16 includes a transverse cylinder 161, a lifting cylinder 162 is provided at the output end of the transverse cylinder 161, a gripper cylinder 163 is provided at the output end of the lifting cylinder 162, and a gripper 164 is provided at the output end of the gripper cylinder 163. The gripper is used to grip the rivet in the positioning groove onto the positioning block.

[0032] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 After the rivets and parts are loaded, they need to be riveted. Therefore, a riveting assembly 19 is also provided on one side of the mounting bracket. The riveting assembly 19 includes a riveting bracket 191. A riveting cylinder 192 is provided on the top of the riveting bracket 191. A riveting head 193 is provided downward at the output end of the riveting cylinder 192. A lifting cylinder 194 is provided horizontally at the bottom of the riveting bracket. A wedge 195 is provided at the output end of the lifting cylinder 194. A lifting plate 196 is provided above the wedge 195. The lifting plate 196 abuts against the wedge 195 through a second roller 197. A guide rod 198 is also provided on the lifting plate 196 to guide the up and down movement of the lifting plate.

[0033] Working principle: One set of fixed components on the circular conveyor line moves to the feeding position, and then the fixed cylinder 17 is activated. The positioning plate is fixed by inserting the limit block 138 into the fixed groove. Then the vibratory plate 14 discharges the rivets. The rivets are moved to the designated position by the secondary positioning component. The gripping component drives the gripper to move and grab the rivets and place them in the placement groove of the positioning block. The circular conveyor line continues to move a certain distance and then stops. The part to be riveted is manually fed. Then it continues to move to the position of the riveting component and stops. The lifting cylinder drives the lifting plate to rise and support the positioning plate. Then the riveting cylinder drives the riveting head to fall to complete the riveting of the part. Finally, the conveyor line moves a certain distance to unload the part.

[0034] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated endless conveyor line, characterized by: Including conveying motor, the output end of conveying motor is connected with annular conveying belt through synchronous wheel, the outside of conveying belt is provided with annular mounting bracket, a plurality of positioning plates are movably arranged on the mounting bracket, the positioning plate is connected with the conveying belt, positioning block and positioning pin are arranged on the positioning plate, wherein, at least one side of the positioning plate is provided with fixed air cylinder, the output end of fixed air cylinder is provided with fixed plate, the fixed groove is formed in the fixed plate, the limiting block corresponding with the fixed groove is arranged on the positioning plate.

2. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two groups of rollers are arranged below the positioning plate, and annular tracks are arranged on the mounting bracket between the two groups of rollers.

3. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning plate is rotatably connected with the conveying belt through a pin shaft.

4. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Supporting blocks are arranged on the positioning plate, and the positioning pin is arranged on the supporting block, and a placing groove is formed in the positioning block.

5. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A vibrating disc is arranged on one side of the mounting bracket close to the fixed air cylinder, a positioning air cylinder is arranged at the discharge end of the vibrating disc, a moving plate is arranged at the output end of the positioning air cylinder, a positioning groove is formed in the moving plate and can be moved to the discharge end of the vibrating disc.

6. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 5, characterized in that: A detection sensor is arranged on the moving plate.

7. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 6, characterized in that: A horizontal movement air cylinder is arranged on one side of the moving plate, a lifting air cylinder is arranged at the output end of the horizontal movement air cylinder, a clamping jaw air cylinder is arranged at the output end of the lifting air cylinder, a clamping jaw is arranged at the output end of the clamping jaw air cylinder, and the clamping jaw is used to grab the parts in the positioning groove to the positioning block.

8. An automated looped conveyor line according to claim 1, wherein: A riveting air cylinder is also arranged on one side of the mounting bracket, and a riveting head is arranged downward at the output end of the riveting air cylinder.

9. An automated endless conveyor line according to claim 8, characterized in that: A jacking air cylinder is horizontally arranged below the riveting head, a wedge block is arranged at the output end of the jacking air cylinder, a jacking plate is arranged above the wedge block, and the jacking plate is abutted with the wedge block through a roller.

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