Automatic pin falling device for single pin
By designing an automatic pin-dropping device that includes a base, bearings, pin distribution wheel, and cap, and using a servo motor to drive the pin distribution wheel to rotate, the device achieves automated and precise release of individual pins. This solves the problems of low pin assembly efficiency and low precision in existing technologies, improves production efficiency, and reduces labor costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520091573.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing pin assembly technologies mostly rely on complex mechanical structures or electrical control systems, which cannot achieve precise placement and release of individual pins, and manual assembly is inefficient and lacks precision.
Design an automatic pin-dropping device that includes a base, bearings, a pin distribution wheel, and a cap. The device uses a servo motor to drive the pin distribution wheel to rotate, and achieves automatic and precise release of individual pins through the pin groove and the pin-dropping opening.
It enables the automated and precise release of individual pins, improving assembly efficiency, reducing labor costs, ensuring high precision and reliability in the production process, and reducing human error.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding and positioning technology, specifically to an automatic pin dropping device for a single pin. Background Technology
[0002] In modern industrial production, especially in automated assembly and precision manufacturing, pins, as common fasteners and connectors, are widely used in the assembly of various mechanical equipment, automobiles, electronic devices, and other products. With the increasing automation of production, the demand for automated pin assembly is also growing, as traditional manual assembly methods can no longer meet the requirements of efficient, precise, and stable production.
[0003] Existing pin assembly technologies typically employ manual or semi-automatic methods. Manual assembly is not only labor-intensive but also prone to errors and low assembly accuracy. Furthermore, existing automated assembly devices often rely on complex mechanical structures or electrical control systems and can only handle large or batch pin assemblies, failing to effectively address the precise placement and release of individual pins. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic pin-dropping device for a single pin, so as to realize the automatic pin-dropping function of a single pin and solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an automatic pin dropping device for a single pin, comprising a base, a bearing, a pin distribution wheel, and a cover. The base has an internal cavity, and the bearing and the pin distribution wheel are both located inside the cavity. The outer ring of the pin distribution wheel has multiple pin grooves arranged in a ring structure. The cover is installed on the open end face of the base, and a pin feed pipe is installed on the cover. The interior of the pin feed pipe forms a channel for conveying pins from the pin vibrating plate outlet to the pin distribution wheel.
[0006] As a preferred technical solution, the bearing is installed in the receiving cavity, and a rotating shaft is installed at the center of the pin distribution wheel. One end of the rotating shaft is installed in the inner ring of the bearing, and the cover is provided with a shaft hole. The other end of the rotating shaft extends to the outside through the shaft hole.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution, the pin distribution wheel is provided with an annular guide pin groove on the side facing the cap.
[0008] As a preferred technical solution, the bottom of the machine base is provided with a pin discharge port for discharging pins.
[0009] As a preferred technical solution, multiple fixing seats are formed by protrusion on the outer ring surface of the base, and each fixing seat is provided with a first screw hole. Multiple fixing parts are formed by protrusion on the outer ring surface of the cover, and each fixing part is provided with a second screw hole opposite to the first screw hole. Screws for fixing the cover to the base are threaded into the opposite first screw hole and second screw hole.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model has a simple structure. Through reasonable structural design, it can realize the automatic and precise release of pins, improve assembly efficiency, reduce labor costs, and ensure high precision and high reliability in the production process. It also has the advantages of convenient operation and high degree of automation. It can be widely used on various production lines to improve production efficiency and reduce human error. Attached Figure Description
[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0013] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the present invention.
[0014] The components include: 1. base; 2. bearing; 3. pin distribution wheel; 4. cover; 5. annular guide pin groove; 6. pin groove; 7. rotating shaft; 8. pin feed tube; 9. fixed seat; 10. fixed part; and 11. pin drop port. Detailed Implementation
[0015] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0016] All features disclosed in this specification, or all steps in all disclosed methods or processes, may be combined in any way, except for mutually exclusive features and / or steps.
[0017] Any feature disclosed in this specification (including any appended claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by other equivalent or similar features, unless specifically stated otherwise. That is, unless specifically stated otherwise, each feature is merely one example of a series of equivalent or similar features.
[0018] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic single pin dropping device, including a base 1, a bearing 2, a pin distribution wheel 3, and a cover 4. The base 1 has an internal cavity, and the bearing 2 and the pin distribution wheel 3 are both located inside the cavity. The outer ring surface of the pin distribution wheel 3 has multiple pin grooves 6 arranged in a ring structure. The cover 4 is installed on the open end face of the base 1, and a pin feed pipe 8 is installed on the cover 4. The interior of the pin feed pipe 8 forms a channel for conveying pins from the pin vibrating plate outlet to the pin distribution wheel 3.
[0019] In this embodiment, the bearing 2 is installed in the receiving cavity, and a rotating shaft 7 is installed at the center of the pin distribution wheel 3. One end of the rotating shaft 7 is installed in the inner ring of the bearing 2. The cover 4 is provided with a shaft hole, and the other end of the rotating shaft 7 extends to the outside through the shaft hole. The servo motor can be installed in the outside and connected to the rotating shaft. The servo motor can drive the rotation of the rotating shaft and the pin distribution wheel.
[0020] In this embodiment, the pin distribution wheel 3 is provided with an annular guide pin groove 5 on the side facing the cover 4.
[0021] In this embodiment, the bottom of the base 1 is provided with a pin outlet 11 for discharging pins.
[0022] In this embodiment, a plurality of fixing seats 9 are formed protruding on the outer ring surface of the base 1. Each fixing seat 9 is provided with a first screw hole. A plurality of fixing parts 10 are formed protruding on the outer ring surface of the cover 4. Each fixing part 10 is provided with a second screw hole opposite to the first screw hole. Screws for fixing the cover 4 to the base 1 are threaded into the opposite first screw hole and second screw hole, and the fixing between the cover and the base is completed by the screws.
[0023] Base: Used to support the entire device, housing the pin conveyor wheel, with the pin drop hole at the bottom of the base;
[0024] Bearings: Installed inside the machine base, their function is to reduce friction, support the pin distribution wheel, and provide smooth and precise movement;
[0025] The pin distribution wheel distributes pins one by one to the target position through its rotation. The surface of the distribution wheel is designed with multiple pin grooves, in which the pins can fall sequentially, ensuring that only one pin is deployed at a time.
[0026] The end of the pin distribution wheel facing the cover is provided with an annular guide pin groove to ensure that the pin will not get stuck during the rotation of the distribution wheel;
[0027] Cover: Used to encapsulate the automatic pin dropping device and to provide a feeding channel for the pins from the pin vibratory feeder outlet to the pin distribution wheel.
[0028] The pins are fed into the pin groove of the pin distribution wheel through the pin feed tube of the vibratory feeder. The pin distribution wheel is driven to rotate by the servo motor to distribute the individual pins. Finally, the individual pins fall out from the pin drop outlet at the bottom of the machine base.
[0029] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions conceived without inventive effort should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.
Claims
1. An automatic pin-dropping device for a single pin, characterized in that: The machine includes a base (1), a bearing (2), a pin distribution wheel (3), and a cover (4). The base (1) has a cavity inside, and the bearing (2) and the pin distribution wheel (3) are both located inside the cavity. The outer ring of the pin distribution wheel (3) has a ring structure with multiple pin grooves (6). The cover (4) is installed on the open end face of the base (1). The cover (4) is equipped with a pin feed pipe (8). The inside of the pin feed pipe (8) forms a channel for conveying pins from the pin vibrating plate outlet to the pin distribution wheel (3).
2. The automatic pin dropping device for a single pin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bearing (2) is installed in the receiving cavity, and a rotating shaft (7) is installed at the center of the pin distribution wheel (3). One end of the rotating shaft (7) is installed in the inner ring of the bearing (2), and the cover (4) is provided with a shaft hole. The other end of the rotating shaft (7) extends to the outside through the shaft hole.
3. The automatic pin dropping device for a single pin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pin distribution wheel (3) has an annular guide pin groove (5) on the side facing the cover (4).
4. The automatic pin dropping device for a single pin according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the base (1) is provided with a pin outlet (11) for discharging pins.
5. The automatic pin dropping device for a single pin according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple fixing seats (9) are formed on the outer ring surface of the base (1). Each fixing seat (9) is provided with a first screw hole. Multiple fixing parts (10) are formed on the outer ring surface of the cover (4). Each fixing part (10) is provided with a second screw hole opposite to the first screw hole. The first screw hole and the second screw hole opposite to each other are threaded with screws to fix the cover (4) on the base (1).