Flange turnover equipment

By combining magnetic components and limit pin assemblies, the problems of limited fixing area and safety hazards of vacuum suction cups are solved, thereby improving the stability and safety of flange flipping.

CN223822753UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23SICHUAN XINHUICHENG MASCH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522618478.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-10
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-10

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Technical Problem

In existing flange flipping equipment, the fixed area is limited by the bolt through holes when the vacuum suction cup adsorbs and fixes the flange, and the entire weight of the flange is borne by the vacuum suction cup during the flipping process, which poses a safety hazard.

Method used

The flange bottom is attached using magnetic components, and the sides and top of the flange are supported by limiting pins and limiting components, providing additional support and protection to prevent it from falling off.

Benefits of technology

This improves the stability and safety of flange flipping, avoids the problem of vacuum suction cups being limited by bolt through holes, and enhances the reliability and safety of the flipping process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of flange plate transportation and arrangement equipment, and particularly discloses flange overturning equipment, which comprises a supporting platform, a flange plate turnover device, a flange plate turnover device and a flange plate turnover device, the receding groove is formed in the supporting platform; the base is fixedly arranged on one side of the supporting platform; the rotating component is rotatably arranged on the base; one end of the overturning part is fixedly mounted on the rotating part, and the other end of the overturning part extends into the receding groove; the magnetic attraction part is arranged on the overturning part; the limiting pin is fixedly arranged on the overturning component; the limiting assemblies are arranged on the rotating component and located on the two sides of the flange plate. The first driving motor is used for driving the rotating part to rotate; the storage platform is arranged on the side, away from the supporting platform, of the base; according to the flange plate turnover device, the supporting reliability of the flange plate can be guaranteed, the flange plate can be prevented from toppling due to the failure of the magnetic attraction part, and the safety in the flange plate turnover process is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of flange transportation and sorting equipment, and in particular to a flange flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] A flange is a mechanical component used to connect pipes, valves, equipment, etc. A flange usually consists of two parts: a flange plate and bolts and nuts. The flange plate has several bolt holes, and the two flange plates are tightly connected together by bolts and nuts, thereby realizing the connection of pipes or equipment. During the production of a flange, the flange plate needs to be flipped to process different surfaces.

[0003] For example, Chinese patent application number CN202422440937.2 discloses a flipping device for flange production. It mentions that the drive motor of the flipping component is started, and the active gear drives the driven gear to rotate, which in turn drives the flipping rod to rotate, so that the vacuum suction cup is attached to the bottom of the flange. At the same time, the vacuum pump is started to suck away the air inside the vacuum suction cup, so that the vacuum suction cup adsorbs and fixes the flange. Then the flipping rod drives the flange to flip to the receiving inclined plate of the rear guide frame. The vacuum suction cup releases air pressure, and then the flange falls on the receiving inclined plate, completing the flipping of the flange.

[0004] In the above technical solution, the flange is flipped after being adsorbed and fixed by a vacuum suction cup. However, bolt through holes are opened on the flange. The installation of the vacuum suction cup needs to avoid the bolt through holes. The area of ​​the flange that is adsorbed and fixed by the vacuum suction cup is limited, resulting in low reliability.

[0005] In addition, by simply using a vacuum suction cup to adhere to the bottom of the flange, there is no restriction on the flange in other directions during the entire flipping process. The entire weight of the flange is borne by the vacuum suction cup. If the vacuum suction cup fails, the flange will fall off, posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above problems, this utility model provides a flange flipping device, the purpose of which is to improve the stability of flange flipping.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A flange flipping device is provided, comprising: a support platform, inclined to a horizontal plane, for placing a flange; a clearance groove formed within the support platform; a base, fixedly disposed on one side of the support platform; a rotating component, rotatably disposed on the base; a flipping component, one end fixedly mounted to the rotating component, the other end extending into the clearance groove; a magnetic suction component disposed on the flipping component for magnetically adsorbing the bottom surface of the flange; a limiting pin, fixedly disposed on the flipping component, located between the flange and the rotating component, for abutting against the side of the flange; limiting components, disposed on the rotating component, located on both sides of the flange, for pressing against the top surface of the flange; a first drive motor for driving the rotating component to rotate; and a placement platform disposed on the side of the base away from the support platform.

[0009] Furthermore, at least two flipping components are installed on a rotating component, and two limit pins are installed on the two flipping components respectively.

[0010] Furthermore, the limiting assembly includes: a mounting rod, parallel to the flipping component, fixedly mounted on the rotating component; a mounting base, fixedly mounted on the mounting rod; a rotating shaft, rotatably mounted on the mounting base; a clamping component, fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft; and a second drive motor for driving the rotating shaft to rotate, thereby causing the clamping component to move closer to / away from the top surface of the flange.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting component also includes a flexible layer made of rubber, disposed on the clamping component for pressing against the flange.

[0012] Furthermore, the magnetic attraction component is a rectangular electromagnet, which is bolted to the flipping component.

[0013] Furthermore, the device also includes: support ribs, and fixed connection between the flipping component and the rotating component.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, a magnetic suction component is provided, which magnetically attracts and fixes the bottom surface of the flange; compared with a vacuum suction cup, the magnetic suction component is not limited by the bolt holes on the flange, which can ensure the attraction and fixing area of ​​the flange and ensure the reliability of the support for the flange.

[0015] In this invention, by setting a limiting pin, the flange can be abutted against the side of the flange. During the flange flipping process, the limiting pin can support the flange, bear the weight of the flange, reduce the stress on the magnetic suction component, and prevent the flange from falling off. A limiting component is also set to press against the top surface of the flange, preventing the flange from tipping over due to failure of the magnetic suction component. This provides a secondary safety for the flange and further improves the safety during the flange flipping process. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a front view of the overall structure of the flipping device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of the installation of the support platform provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the installation of the limiting component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Among them, 1. Support platform; 11. Leaving groove; 21. Base; 22. Rotating component; 23. Flipping component; 24. Magnetic suction component; 25. Limiting pin; 31. First drive motor; 32. Second drive motor; 4. Placement platform; 51. Mounting rod; 52. Mounting seat; 53. Rotating shaft; 54. Clamping component; 55. Flexible layer; 6. Support rib; 7. Flange. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0021] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application discloses a flange flipping device, including: a support platform 1, inclined to a horizontal plane for placing a flange 7; a clearance groove 11, formed in the support platform 1; a base 21, fixedly disposed on one side of the support platform 1; a rotating component 22, rotatably disposed on the base 21; a flipping component 23, one end fixedly installed on the rotating component 22, the other end extending into the clearance groove 11; a magnetic suction component 24, disposed on the flipping component 23, for magnetically adsorbing the bottom surface of the flange 7; a limiting pin 25, fixedly disposed on the flipping component 23, located between the flange 7 and the rotating component 22, for abutting the side of the flange 7; a limiting assembly, disposed on the rotating component 22, located on both sides of the flange 7, for pressing against the top surface of the flange 7; a first drive motor 31, for driving the rotating component 22 to rotate; and a placement platform 4, disposed on the side of the base 21 away from the support platform 1.

[0022] In practical use, the flange 7 to be flipped is placed on the support platform 1. Under the action of gravity, the flange 7 slides along the surface of the support platform 1 until the side of the flange 7 abuts against the limiting pin 25. Then, the magnetic suction component 24 is powered on, so that the magnetic suction component 24 has magnetism to attract and fix the bottom surface of the flange 7. Then, the limiting component is activated, and the limiting component presses the top surface of the flange 7 against the magnetic suction component 22. Finally, the first drive motor 31 drives the rotating component 22 to rotate, and synchronously drives the flipping component 23 and the limiting component to rotate, until the top surface of the flange 7 is flipped and placed on the storage platform 4. Then, the magnetic suction component 24 is de-energized, the flange 7 falls off under its own gravity, the limiting component resets, and the flange 7 can be flipped and placed on the storage platform 4.

[0023] In this utility model, a magnetic suction component 24 is provided, which magnetically attracts and fixes the bottom surface of the flange 7. Compared with a vacuum suction cup, the magnetic suction component 24 is not limited by the bolt through holes on the flange 7, which can ensure the attraction and fixing area of ​​the flange 7 and ensure the reliability of the support for the flange 7.

[0024] In this utility model, a limiting pin 25 is also provided, which can abut against the side of the flange 7. During the flipping process of the flange 7, it can provide support for the flange 7, bear the weight of the flange 7, reduce the force on the magnetic suction component 24, and prevent the flange 7 from falling off. A limiting component is also provided, which can press against the top surface of the flange 7 to prevent the flange 7 from tipping over due to the failure of the magnetic suction component 24. This provides a secondary safety for the flange 7 and further improves the safety during the flipping process of the flange 7.

[0025] Specifically, the base 21 is directly fixed on the ground, the rotating component 22 is cylindrical, and the rotating component 22 can be rotatably mounted on the base 21 through bearings. The output shaft of the first drive motor 31 can be connected to the rotating component 22 through a coupling.

[0026] In this embodiment, at least two flipping components 23 are installed on a rotating component 22, and two limiting pins 25 are installed on the two flipping components 23 respectively; the side of the flange 7 is positioned by the two limiting pins 25. Of course, different numbers of flipping components 23 can be flexibly installed according to actual needs.

[0027] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the limiting assembly includes: a mounting rod 51, parallel to the flipping component 23, and fixedly mounted on the rotating component 22; a mounting base 52, fixedly mounted on the mounting rod 51; a rotating shaft 53, rotatably mounted on the mounting base 52; a clamping component 54, fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 53; and a second drive motor 32, used to drive the rotating shaft 53 to rotate, thereby causing the clamping component 54 to move closer to / away from the top surface of the flange 7.

[0028] In practical use, after the flange 7 to be flipped is placed on the support platform 1, the second drive motor 32 is started. The output shaft of the second drive motor 32 drives the rotating shaft 53 to rotate, which in turn drives the clamping component 54 to rotate closer to the flange 7, pressing the top surface of the flange 7 to prevent the magnetic suction component 24 from failing and causing the flange 7 to tip over. It is worth mentioning that the output shaft of the second drive motor 32 can be flipped to make way for the clamping component 54.

[0029] Specifically, the mounting base 52 can be a commercially available bearing housing, and the rotating shaft 53 is rotatably mounted in the bearing housing; the rotating shaft 53 and the clamping component 54 can be limited by a key to prevent relative rotation between them.

[0030] It is worth mentioning that both the first drive motor 31 and the second drive motor 32 can be servo motors that are already available on the market.

[0031] Specifically, the limiting component also includes: a flexible layer 55, made of rubber, disposed on the clamping member 54 for pressing against the flange 7; the flexible layer 55 is bonded to the clamping member 54 with adhesive, and by providing the flexible layer 55, the top surface of the clamping member 54 pressing against the flange 7 can squeeze the flexible layer 55 to ensure the stability of the pressing against the flange 7.

[0032] It is worth mentioning that the width of the storage platform 4 should be less than the distance between the two sets of limiting components to allow room for the clamping component 54 to reset.

[0033] Specifically, the magnetic attraction component 24 is a rectangular electromagnet, which is bolted to the flipping component 23. Any existing model of rectangular electromagnet can be selected. Of course, in order to meet the fixing requirements of flanges 7 of different weights, rectangular electromagnets of different power can be flexibly selected to ensure the flipping stability of flanges 7.

[0034] Preferably, the device further includes: a support rib 6, which fixes the flipping component 23 and the rotating component 22; the flipping component 23 and the rotating component 22 are welded and fixed by the support rib 6, which provides auxiliary fixation for the flipping component 23; it is worth mentioning that the support rib 6 can also be added between the mounting rod 51 and the rotating component 22.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, once they understand the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention. Clearly, those skilled in the art can make various alterations and modifications to the present invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Thus, if these modifications and modifications of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalents, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and modifications.

Claims

1. A flange flipping device, characterized in that, include: The support platform (1) is inclined to the horizontal plane for placing the flange (7); A clearance slot (11) is provided inside the support platform (1); The base (21) is fixedly installed on one side of the support platform (1); A rotating component (22) is rotatably mounted on a base (21); The flipping component (23) is fixedly installed at one end on the rotating component (22) and extends into the relief groove (11) at the other end; A magnetic suction component (24) is provided on the flipping component (23) for magnetically adsorbing the bottom surface of the flange (7); The limiting pin (25) is fixedly installed on the flipping component (23) and is located between the flange (7) and the rotating component (22) to abut against the side of the flange (7); The limiting components are provided on the rotating part (22) and located on both sides of the flange (7) for pressing against the top surface of the flange (7); The first drive motor (31) is used to drive the rotating component (22) to rotate; The storage platform (4) is located on the side of the base (21) away from the support platform (1).

2. The flange flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two flipping parts (23) are installed on a rotating part (22), and two limit pins (25) are installed on the two flipping parts (23).

3. The flange flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limit components include: The mounting rod (51) is parallel to the flipping component (23) and is fixedly mounted on the rotating component (22); The mounting base (52) is fixedly mounted on the mounting rod (51); A rotating shaft (53) is rotatably mounted on a mounting base (52); The clamping component (54) is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft (53); The second drive motor (32) is used to drive the rotating shaft (53) to rotate, thereby causing the crimping component (54) to move closer to / away from the top surface of the flange (7).

4. The flange flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting assembly also includes a flexible layer (55) made of rubber, disposed on the crimping member (54) for pressing against the flange (7).

5. The flange flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The magnetic attraction component (24) is a rectangular electromagnet, which is bolted to the flipping component (23).

6. The flange flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The supporting rib (6) is used to fix the flipping component (23) and the rotating component (22).

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