Discharging mechanism for spring assembly of automobile braking system

By combining vibration and track components with PLC control and a feeding device, automated unloading of automotive braking system spring components is achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and easy product damage caused by traditional unloading methods, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN223822624UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23NANJING SUNTRUST MASCH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520417837.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

Traditional methods for discharging spring components for automotive braking systems are inefficient, involve high labor intensity during manual operation, are prone to damaging products, and are difficult to precisely control the quantity discharged, failing to meet the high-efficiency operation requirements of automated production lines.

Method used

The system employs a combination of vibration components, track components, PLC control components, and pusher components. It utilizes a vibratory plate and inclined track to achieve automated separation, sorting, and precise counting of spring components, and combines this with a cylinder pusher device to achieve efficient material discharge.

Benefits of technology

It improves material discharge efficiency, reduces damage to spring components, enables precise control of the discharge quantity, facilitates efficient integration with automated production lines, and reduces production costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile brake system spring assembly discharging mechanism, which relates to the technical field of automobile part production equipment, and comprises a bottom plate, an operation platform arranged on one side of the bottom plate, a vibration assembly, a track assembly, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) control assembly and a material pushing assembly, a plurality of supporting columns are welded to the operation platform and welded to the bottoms of the sliding grooves. Through cooperation of the vibration disc and the inclined feeding track, the spring assembly can be automatically and rapidly conveyed, manual intervention is reduced, the discharging efficiency is greatly improved, and the requirement for large-scale production is met; according to the device, in the whole discharging process, the spring assemblies move in the track in order, the material pushing device acts stably, collision and friction between the spring assemblies are reduced, product damage is effectively avoided, and the product quality is improved; according to the device, through linkage of the counting sensor and the material pushing device, accurate control over the discharging number is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of automotive parts production equipment, specifically to a material discharge mechanism for spring assemblies in an automotive braking system. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of automotive brake system spring assemblies, the unloading stage is an important part of the entire production process.

[0003] Traditional material discharge methods are inefficient, require high manual labor intensity, and are prone to damage and accumulation of spring components, affecting production continuity and product quality. Moreover, traditional material discharge mechanisms are difficult to precisely control the quantity and rhythm of material discharge, which cannot meet the high-efficiency operation requirements of automated production lines, resulting in limited production efficiency and increased production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a spring assembly discharge mechanism for an automotive braking system, which has the advantages of high efficiency, stable and precise discharge, thus solving the problems of low efficiency, easy damage to products and difficulty in precise control of discharge in existing equipment discharge methods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a spring assembly discharge mechanism for an automotive braking system, comprising a base plate and an operating platform disposed on one side of the base plate, and further comprising a vibration assembly, a track assembly, a PLC control assembly, and a pushing assembly, wherein:

[0006] Several support columns are welded to the operating platform, and the support columns are welded to the bottom of the chute.

[0007] The vibration assembly includes a vibration motor, which is fixed to the bottom of the vibration table by screws. A vibration plate is provided above the vibration table, and a spirally rising slide rail is provided on the inner side of the vibration plate.

[0008] The slide rail is connected to an inclined track at its end. Both the inclined track and the slide rail are provided with arc-shaped grooves. A sensing frame is provided below the end of the inclined track. The sensing frame is electrically connected to a counting sensor. The counting sensor is electrically connected to a PLC control board.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the PLC control component includes a solenoid valve, which is electrically connected to the PLC control board, and the arc-shaped groove is fitted with a spring and is slidably engaged.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the PLC control board and the counting sensor are both fixed to the operating platform with screws, the sensing frame is fixed to the upper edge of the slide groove with screws, and the solenoid valve is located on one side of the slide groove.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the pushing assembly includes a cylinder, which is connected to a solenoid valve via an air pipe.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one end of the cylinder is provided with a push rod, one end of the push rod is welded with a push plate, the push plate is fitted into a sliding groove and is slidably engaged, and a collection groove is provided below the end of the sliding groove.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, several spring plates are obliquely fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the vibration table by screws, and the other end of the spring plates is obliquely fixed on the base.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the base is provided with a plurality of vibration-damping rubber pads, which are attached to the base plate with adhesive.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a spring assembly discharge mechanism for automotive braking systems, which has the following advantages: Through the cooperation of a vibratory feeder and an inclined feeding track, the spring assemblies can be automatically and quickly conveyed, reducing manual intervention and greatly improving discharge efficiency to meet the needs of large-scale production; throughout the discharge process, the spring assemblies move orderly within the track, and the pushing device operates smoothly, reducing collisions and friction between the spring assemblies, effectively avoiding product damage and improving product quality; through the linkage between a counting sensor and the pushing device, the device achieves precise control of the discharge quantity, allowing for flexible setting of the discharge quantity each time according to production needs, facilitating efficient integration with subsequent automated production processes, improving the degree of automation in production, and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the vibration component of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the track assembly structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the PLC control component of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pusher assembly structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Operating platform; 3. Vibration assembly; 4. Track assembly; 5. PLC control assembly; 6. Pushing assembly; 7. Spring; 21. Support column; 22. Slide groove; 31. Vibration motor; 32. Vibration table; 33. Vibration plate; 36. Spring plate; 41. Slide rail; 42. Inclined track; 43. Arc groove; 51. Sensing frame; 52. Counting sensor; 53. PLC control board; 54. Solenoid valve; 61. Cylinder; 62. Air pipe; 63. Push rod; 64. Push plate; 65. Collection trough; 34. Base; 35. Vibration damping rubber pad. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example 1

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model discloses a spring assembly discharge mechanism for an automotive braking system, including a base plate 1 and an operating platform 2 disposed on one side of the base plate 1, and further including a vibration assembly 3, a track assembly 4, a PLC control assembly 5, and a pushing assembly 6, wherein:

[0024] Several support columns 21 are welded onto the operating platform 2, and the support columns 21 are welded to the bottom of the slide 22.

[0025] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 The vibration assembly 3 includes a vibration motor 31, which is fixed to the bottom of the vibration table 32 by screws. A vibration plate 33 is provided above the vibration table 32, and a spirally rising slide rail 41 is provided on the inner side of the vibration plate 33.

[0026] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 3 The slide rail 41 is connected to the inclined rail 42 at its end. Both the inclined rail 42 and the slide rail 41 are provided with arc-shaped grooves 43. The inclined rail 42 is provided with a sensing frame 51 below its end. The sensing frame 51 is electrically connected to a counting sensor 52. The counting sensor 52 is electrically connected to a PLC control board 53. Specifically, the sensing frame 51 counts the number of springs that pass through and transmits the signal to the PLC control board 53 for analysis in order to perform the next action.

[0027] The PLC control component 5 includes a solenoid valve 54, which is electrically connected to the PLC control board 53. The arc groove 43 is fitted with the spring 7 and slides in a sliding fit.

[0028] In this embodiment, the high-frequency vibration of the vibration motor 31 causes the vibrating plate 33 to vibrate up and down. The springs 7 in the vibrating plate 33 separate under the vibration, avoiding the entanglement between the springs 7. At the same time, they vibrate onto the spirally rising slide rail 41 for sorting and continue to rise along the spiral track. The springs that are not embedded in the arc groove 43 will fall back into the vibrating plate due to the vibration. When the spring 7 is vibrated to the end of the slide rail 41, it enters the arc groove 43 of the inclined track 42 and then slides down through the sensing frame 51. Example 2

[0029] Based on the above embodiment 1, please refer to the appendix. Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The PLC control board 53 and the counting sensor 52 are both fixed to the operating platform 2 with screws. The sensing frame 51 is fixed to the upper edge of the slide 22 with screws. The solenoid valve 54 is located on one side of the slide 22.

[0030] The feeding assembly 6 includes a cylinder 61, which is connected to a solenoid valve 54 via an air pipe 62. Specifically, the solenoid valve 54 can control the gas input and output on both sides of the piston of the cylinder 61 via the air pipe 62, thereby controlling the action of the cylinder 61.

[0031] One end of the cylinder 61 is provided with a push rod 63, and a push plate 64 is welded to one end of the push rod 63. The push plate 64 is fitted into the sliding groove 22 and slides together. A collection groove 65 is provided below the end of the sliding groove 22.

[0032] Several spring plates 36 are obliquely fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the vibration table 32 by screws. The other end of the spring plate 36 is obliquely fixed on the base 34. Specifically, the spring plate 36 plays the role of transmitting vibration and supporting the vibration plate 33, while keeping the vibration plate 33 vibrating at a certain frequency and amplitude.

[0033] The bottom of the base 34 is provided with several vibration damping rubber pads 35, which are attached to the base plate 1 with glue. Specifically, the vibration damping rubber pads 35 are used to buffer the vibration of the upper base and avoid violent contact with the base plate 1 to prevent excessive noise.

[0034] In this embodiment, the PLC control board 53 controls the solenoid valve 54 to open the air valve, causing the cylinder 61 to actuate. The cylinder 61 drives the push rod 63 to push the push plate 64 to slide in the slide groove 22, pushing a batch of spring assemblies into the collection groove 65 for collection.

[0035] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When the equipment is working, first move the vibratory plate 33 of the equipment to the lower part of the discharge port of the batch spring production line, and then connect the solenoid valve 54 to the air source and the power source.

[0036] When the vibration motor 31 is started, the high-frequency vibration of the vibration motor 31 causes the vibration plate 33 to vibrate up and down. The springs 7 inside the vibration plate 33 separate under the vibration, avoiding the entanglement between the springs 7. At the same time, they vibrate onto the spiral upward slide rail 41 for sorting. Since the slide rail 41 has a certain tilt angle, the springs are subjected to forces in two directions on the slide rail 41. The vertical vibration causes the springs 7 to jump and slide in the arc groove 43 of the track. The component force of the torsional vibration pushes the springs 7 to move along the tangent direction of the spiral track. The resultant force of the two forces causes the springs to continue to rise along the spiral track, while the springs that are not embedded in the arc groove 43 will fall back into the vibration plate due to the vibration.

[0037] When spring 7 is vibrated to the end of slide rail 41, it enters the arc groove 43 of inclined track 42 and then slides down through sensing frame 51. Sensing frame 51 senses the passage of spring 7 and transmits signal data to counting sensor 52 for counting. When the count of counting sensor 52 reaches the set number, PLC control board 53 receives feedback signal and controls solenoid valve 54 to open air valve to make cylinder 61 move. Cylinder 61 drives push rod 63 to push push plate 64 to slide in slide groove 22, pushing this batch of spring assembly into collection groove 65. This cycle repeats, greatly improving the discharge efficiency.

Claims

1. A spring assembly unloading mechanism for an automotive braking system, comprising a base plate (1) and an operating platform (2) disposed on one side of the base plate (1), characterized in that, It also includes a vibration assembly (3), a track assembly (4), a PLC control assembly (5), and a feeding assembly (6), wherein: Several support columns (21) are welded onto the operating platform (2), and the support columns (21) are welded to the bottom of the slide groove (22); The vibration assembly (3) includes a vibration motor (31), which is fixed to the bottom of the vibration table (32) by screws. A vibration disk (33) is provided above the vibration table (32), and a spirally rising slide rail (41) is provided on the inner side of the vibration disk (33). The slide rail (41) is connected to the inclined rail (42) at its end. Both the inclined rail (42) and the slide rail (41) are provided with arc grooves (43). A sensing frame (51) is provided below the end of the inclined rail (42). The sensing frame (51) is electrically connected to a counting sensor (52). The counting sensor (52) is electrically connected to a PLC control board (53).

2. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The PLC control component (5) includes a solenoid valve (54), which is electrically connected to the PLC control board (53). The arc groove (43) is fitted with a spring (7) and is in sliding fit.

3. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The PLC control board (53) and the counting sensor (52) are both fixed to the operating platform (2) by screws. The sensing frame (51) is fixed to the upper edge of the slide (22) by screws. The solenoid valve (54) is located on one side of the slide (22).

4. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (6) includes a cylinder (61), which is connected to a solenoid valve (54) via an air pipe (62).

5. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cylinder (61) has a push rod (63) at one end, and a push plate (64) is welded to one end of the push rod (63). The push plate (64) is fitted into the slide groove (22) and slides. A collection groove (65) is provided below the end of the slide groove (22).

6. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Several spring plates (36) are obliquely fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the vibration table (32) by screws, and the other end of the spring plate (36) is obliquely fixed on the base (34).

7. The automotive braking system spring assembly discharge mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (34) has several vibration damping rubber pads (35) at the bottom, which are attached to the base plate (1) with glue.