Automatic self-adaptive lubricating device for gear

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic self-adaptive lubricating device for a gear, and relates to the technical field of lubricating oil smearing equipment. The automatic self-adaptive lubricating device comprises a gear feeding assembly used for conveying gears to a first preset position, a gear conveying assembly suitable for moving gear containing grooves along a preset track, a first gear moving assembly used for moving the gears from the first preset position to the gear containing grooves located in a second preset position, and a second gear moving assembly used for moving the gears to the gear containing grooves located in the second preset position. The gear recognition assembly is used for recognizing the model of the gear in the gear containing groove, the gear moving and rotating assembly is used for rotating the gear, and the lubricating oil supply assembly is suitable for smearing lubricating oil on the gear lifted to the preset height by the first lifting mechanism. The control assembly is electrically connected to the gear supply assembly, the first gear moving assembly, the gear conveying assembly, the gear recognition assembly, the gear moving and rotating assembly and the lubricating oil supply assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of lubricating oil application equipment, and more specifically, to an automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial manufacturing sector, gears, as critical transmission components, are crucial to the performance, lifespan, and operational stability of equipment due to their lubrication quality. With the continuous expansion of industrial production scale and the gradual increase in automation, higher demands are being placed on the efficiency, precision, and adaptability of gear lubrication processes. In actual production, there is an urgent need for a lubrication solution that can achieve high efficiency, precision, and adaptability to various types of gears to meet the growing needs of industrial manufacturing.

[0003] Currently, traditional gear lubrication processes are still widely used in industrial production. These processes mostly rely on manual operation or semi-automatic equipment to complete the gear lubrication work. Manual operation mainly involves workers using tools based on their experience to apply lubricant to the gears, while semi-automatic equipment reduces the workload of manual labor to some extent, but still requires a significant amount of human intervention and operation.

[0004] However, traditional gear lubrication processes have many obvious drawbacks. High reliance on manual labor makes it difficult to guarantee consistent lubrication quality, resulting in insufficient application precision and an inability to meet the demands of high-precision production. Furthermore, the equipment has poor adaptability, struggling to handle the lubrication requirements of different gear specifications and types, and exhibits low stability. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides an automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears, which aims to improve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears, which includes a gear feeding assembly, a gear conveying assembly, a first gear moving assembly, a gear identification assembly, a gear moving and rotating assembly, a lubricating oil supply assembly, and a control assembly.

[0007] The gear feeding assembly is used to feed gears to a first preset position.

[0008] The gear conveying assembly is provided with a gear placement slot for placing gears and is adapted to move the gear placement slot along a preset trajectory.

[0009] The first gear moving component is used to move the gear from a first preset position to a gear placement slot located at a second preset position.

[0010] The gear identification component is used to identify the model of the gear in the gear slot.

[0011] The gear-moving and rotating assembly includes a first lifting mechanism, a rotating mechanism engaged with the first lifting mechanism, and a suction cup mechanism engaged with the rotating mechanism. The suction cup mechanism is adapted to pick up a gear from a gear placement slot. The first lifting mechanism is adapted to move the gear in a longitudinal direction. The rotating mechanism is adapted to rotate the picked-up gear.

[0012] The lubricating oil supply assembly is adapted to apply lubricating oil to the gear that has been raised to a preset height by the first lifting mechanism.

[0013] The control component is electrically connected to the gear feeding component, the first gear moving component, the gear conveying component, the gear identification component, the gear moving and rotating component, and the lubricating oil supply component. The control component can retrieve the corresponding oiling parameters from the database according to the gear model.

[0014] As a further optimization, the gear conveying assembly moves the gear placement slot between a second preset position, a third preset position, and a fourth preset position. The gear identification assembly is used to identify the gear located at the third preset position. The gear moving and rotating assembly is used to pick up the gear located at the fourth preset position.

[0015] As a further optimization, the gear conveying assembly moves the gear placement slot between the second preset position, the third preset position, the fourth preset position, and the fifth preset position.

[0016] The automatic adaptive lubrication device further includes a second gear moving assembly. The second gear moving assembly is used to move the lubricated gear from the gear conveying assembly to a preset position.

[0017] As a further optimization, the gear feeding assembly includes a storage vibratory plate, a feeding channel connected to the storage vibratory plate, a limiting slot and a photoelectric sensor set at the first preset position.

[0018] As a further optimization, the first gear moving assembly includes a first linear moving mechanism that moves along a preset direction, a second lifting mechanism engaged with the first linear moving mechanism, and a first clamping mechanism engaged with the second lifting mechanism. The first linear moving mechanism is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism between a first preset position and a second preset position. The second lifting mechanism is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism up or down. The first clamping mechanism includes a finger cylinder and a clamping member engaged with the output end of the finger cylinder for clamping the gear.

[0019] As a further optimization, the suction cup mechanism of the gear moving and rotating assembly is provided with three suction cups, which are arranged in an equilateral triangle.

[0020] The gear-driven rotary assembly further includes a second linear motion mechanism engaged with the first lifting mechanism. The second linear motion mechanism is adapted to drive the suction cup mechanism toward or away from the lubricating oil supply assembly.

[0021] As a further optimization, the lubricating oil supply assembly includes an oil outlet and a flow valve connected to the oil outlet.

[0022] As a further optimization, the lubricating oil supply assembly also includes a grease tank connected to the flow valve via a pipeline, and a push cylinder engaged with the grease tank.

[0023] As a further optimization, the gear conveying assembly includes a conveyor belt with the gear placement groove, a first drive member for driving the conveyor belt to move, and a three-jaw clamping mechanism engaged with the gear placement groove.

[0024] As a further optimization, the gear recognition component includes a depth camera.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solution, the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0026] The automatic adaptive gear lubrication device disclosed in this invention offers significant advantages. In terms of automation, it achieves full automation of the entire process from gear sorting and detection to lubrication and transfer through the coordinated operation of a vibratory feeder, conveyor belt, and various moving components, greatly reducing manual intervention and effectively improving production efficiency. Regarding lubrication precision, the closed-loop control of the grease valve and cylinder pressure precisely adjusts the oil output, significantly reducing oil quantity errors compared to traditional processes and ensuring the stability and consistency of lubrication quality. For different types of gears, a depth camera combined with the YOLO vision system can accurately identify gear models and dynamically generate rotation and oil quantity parameters, giving the device strong adaptability and allowing for rapid switching to handle non-standard gears. In terms of stability, the conveyor belt pause mechanism and suction cup positioning effectively eliminate motion blur during visual inspection, improving detection accuracy. Furthermore, the device adopts a modular design, such as detachable grease fittings and grease tubes, facilitating cleaning and replacement, reducing maintenance costs, and comprehensively meeting the modern industrial demands for efficient, precise, and flexible gear lubrication, which is of great significance for promoting the development of related industrial manufacturing fields. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the specific embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 It is a first-person isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication system.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a second-view isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication system.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a third-person isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication system.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a second-view isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication device (only the gear feeding assembly, gear conveying assembly, first gear moving assembly, and gear identification assembly are retained).

[0032] Figure 5 It is a fourth-angle isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication system.

[0033] Figure 6 This is a fifth-angle isometric view of the automatic adaptive lubrication system.

[0034] The markings in the diagram are: 1-Gear feeding assembly, 2-Gear conveying assembly, 3-First gear moving assembly, 4-Gear identification assembly, 5-Gear moving and rotating assembly, 6-Second gear moving assembly, 7-Lubricating oil supply assembly, 8-First driving component, 9-Conveyor belt, 10-Depth camera, 11-First linear moving mechanism, 12-Second lifting mechanism, 13-First clamping mechanism, 14-Feeding channel, 15-Storage vibratory plate, 16-Clamping component, 17-Limiting slot, 18-Gear placement slot, 19-Grease drum, 20-Push cylinder, 21-First lifting mechanism, 22-Rotating mechanism, 23-Suction cup suction mechanism, 24-Oil outlet, 25-Flow valve. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely represents selected embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0036] Depend on Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears, which includes a gear feeding assembly 1, a gear conveying assembly 2, a first gear moving assembly 3, a gear identification assembly 4, a gear moving and rotating assembly 5, a lubricating oil supply assembly 7, and a control assembly.

[0037] The gear feeding assembly 1 is used to feed gears to a first preset position. Preferably, the gear feeding assembly 1 includes a storage vibratory plate 15, a feeding channel 14 connected to the storage vibratory plate 15, a limiting slot 17 disposed at the first preset position, and a photoelectric sensor (not shown).

[0038] The gear conveying assembly 2 is provided with a gear placement slot 18 for placing gears and is adapted to move the gear placement slot 18 along a preset trajectory.

[0039] The first gear moving component 3 is used to move the gear from the first preset position to the gear placement slot 18 located at the second preset position.

[0040] The gear identification component 4 is used to identify the type of gear in the gear placement slot 18. Preferably, the gear identification component 4 includes a depth camera 10. Specifically, the identification of gear type is not in the prior art, and this utility model does not specifically limit this aspect.

[0041] The gear moving and rotating assembly 5 includes a first lifting mechanism 21, a rotating mechanism 22 engaged with the first lifting mechanism 21, and a suction cup mechanism 23 engaged with the rotating mechanism 22. The suction cup mechanism 23 is adapted to pick up a gear from the gear placement slot 18. The first lifting mechanism 21 is adapted to move the gear in the longitudinal direction. The rotating mechanism 22 is adapted to rotate the picked-up gear.

[0042] The lubricating oil supply assembly 7 is adapted to apply lubricating oil to the gear that has been raised to a preset height by the first lifting mechanism 21.

[0043] The control component is electrically connected to the gear feeding component 1, the first gear moving component 3, the gear conveying component 2, the gear identification component 4, the gear moving and rotating component 5, and the lubricating oil supply component 7. The control component can obtain the corresponding oiling parameters from the database according to the gear model.

[0044] The automatic adaptive gear lubrication device involved in this utility model has significant beneficial effects. In terms of automation, it achieves full-process automation from gear sorting, detection, lubrication, and transfer through the coordinated operation of vibratory feeders, conveyor belts, and various moving components, greatly reducing manual intervention and effectively improving production efficiency.

[0045] Based on the above embodiments, in an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the gear conveying assembly 2 includes a conveyor belt 9 with the gear placement groove 18, a first driving member 8 for driving the conveyor belt 9 to move, and a three-jaw clamping mechanism (not shown) engaged with the gear placement groove 18. Preferably, the gear conveying assembly 2 moves the gear placement groove 18 between a second preset position, a third preset position, a fourth preset position, and a fifth preset position.

[0046] The gear identification component 4 is used to identify the gear located at the third preset position. The gear moving and rotating component 5 is used to pick up the gear located at the fourth preset position. The automatic adaptive lubrication device also includes a second gear moving component 6. The second gear moving component 6 is used to move the lubricated gear from the fifth preset position to the preset position.

[0047] In this embodiment, the gear is moved by the gear conveying assembly 2, and different functional components are set at different positions to sequentially identify the gear and apply lubricating oil. This effectively simplifies the structure of the automatic adaptive lubrication device. In other embodiments, the functions can be achieved by moving the various components using a displacement device; the present invention does not specifically limit this approach.

[0048] Based on the above embodiments, in an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as... Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the first gear moving assembly 3 includes a first linear moving mechanism 11 that moves along a preset direction, a second lifting mechanism 12 engaged with the first linear moving mechanism 11, and a first clamping mechanism 13 engaged with the second lifting mechanism 12. The first linear moving mechanism 11 is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism 13 between a first preset position and a second preset position. The second lifting mechanism 12 is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism 13 up or down. The first clamping mechanism 13 includes a finger cylinder and a clamping member 16 engaged with the output end of the finger cylinder for clamping the gear. Preferably, the structure of the second gear moving assembly 6 is the same as the structure of the first gear moving assembly 3. Specifically, with this structure, the gear can be moved between two positions to place the gear on the conveyor belt and to remove the gear from the conveyor belt.

[0049] As a further optimization, the suction cup mechanism 23 of the gear moving and rotating assembly 5 is provided with three suction cups arranged in an equilateral triangle. The gear moving and rotating assembly 5 also includes a second linear motion mechanism engaged with the first lifting mechanism 21. The second linear motion mechanism is adapted to drive the suction cup mechanism 23 to move closer to or away from the lubricating oil supply assembly 7. Specifically, the three suction cups can avoid the connecting hole in the middle of the gear. Furthermore, the equilateral triangle arrangement of the suction cups can distribute the force evenly, preventing uneven force from causing the gear to fall off.

[0050] Based on the above embodiments, in an optional embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the lubricating oil supply assembly 7 includes an oil outlet 24, a flow valve 25 connected to the oil outlet 24, a grease container 19 connected to the flow valve 25, and a push cylinder 20 connected to the grease container 19. Preferably, the lubricating oil supply assembly 7 further includes a third linear motion mechanism. The oil outlet 24 is connected to the third linear motion mechanism. The third linear motion mechanism allows the lubricating oil supply assembly 7 to be moved away from the gear delivery assembly 2 when no lubricating oil is applied.

[0051] The automatic adaptive gear lubrication device of this utility model completes the application of lubricating oil to the gears through the following steps: 1. Vibratory feeder and conveyor coordination: The vibratory feeder sorts the gears through directional vibration and conveys them to the channel. The channel is equipped with a limit slot 17 and a photoelectric sensor to ensure the precise positioning of the gears. 2. Visual inspection and parameter generation: When the gears are conveyed to the depth camera 10 via the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt pauses. The camera acquires a depth image and identifies the gear type through the YOLO system, generating rotation angle and oil volume parameters, which are then transmitted to the integrated machine. 3. Suction cup positioning and rotation control: The suction cup moving and rotating device picks up the gears according to the parameters, adjusts them to a preset height, and the stepper motor drives the oil nozzle to move to the oil outlet 24. Simultaneously, the conveyor belt pauses to maintain stability. 4. Closed-loop lubrication control: The push cylinder 20 squeezes the grease bucket 19, and the flow valve 25 receives instructions from the integrated machine to adjust the oil volume. Combined with the rotation of the suction cup, uniform application is achieved. 5. Multi-device coordinated reset: After application, the oil nozzle returns to a safe distance, the suction cup resets the gears to the conveyor belt, and the second gear moving component 6 removes the gears from the conveyor belt.

[0052] This invention uses a depth camera 10 to acquire the gear model, enabling adaptive gear type selection and real-time parameter optimization. Furthermore, the conveyor belt motor 11, stepper motor 15, and grease valve 16 are synchronized in sequence via an integrated unit 9. The grease nozzle retraction position is adjusted according to the gear dimensions, achieving dynamic planning of safe distances and avoiding interference.

[0053] This utility model relates to an automatic adaptive gear lubrication device. In terms of lubrication precision, it utilizes a closed-loop control system of grease valve and cylinder pressure to precisely adjust the oil output. Compared to traditional processes, this significantly reduces oil quantity errors, ensuring the stability and consistency of lubrication quality. For different types of gears, the depth camera 10, combined with the YOLO vision system, can accurately identify gear models and dynamically generate rotation and oil quantity parameters, giving the device strong adaptability and allowing for rapid switching to handle non-standard gears. Regarding stability, the conveyor belt pause mechanism and suction cup positioning effectively eliminate motion blur during visual inspection, improving detection accuracy. Furthermore, the device adopts a modular design, such as detachable grease fittings and grease tubes, facilitating cleaning and replacement, reducing maintenance costs. It comprehensively meets the modern industrial demands for efficient, precise, and flexible gear lubrication, and is of great significance in promoting the development of related industrial manufacturing fields.

[0054] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears, characterized in that, Include: Gear feeding assembly (1) for feeding gears to a first preset position; The gear conveying assembly (2) is provided with a gear placement slot (18) for placing gears and is adapted to move the gear placement slot (18) along a preset trajectory; The first gear moving assembly (3) is used to move the gear from the first preset position to the gear placement slot (18) located at the second preset position; Gear identification component (4) is used to identify the model of the gear in the gear placement slot (18); The gear moving and rotating assembly (5) includes a first lifting mechanism (21), a rotating mechanism (22) engaged with the first lifting mechanism (21), and a suction cup suction mechanism (23) engaged with the rotating mechanism (22); the suction cup suction mechanism (23) is adapted to suction a gear in a gear placement slot (18); the first lifting mechanism (21) is adapted to move the gear in the longitudinal direction; the rotating mechanism (22) is adapted to rotate the suction gear; The lubricating oil supply assembly (7) is adapted to apply lubricating oil to the gear that has been raised to a preset height by the first lifting mechanism (21); The control component is electrically connected to the gear feeding component (1), the first gear moving component (3), the gear conveying component (2), the gear identification component (4), the gear moving and rotating component (5), and the lubricating oil supply component (7); the control component can obtain the corresponding oiling parameters from the database according to the gear model.

2. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear conveying assembly (2) moves the gear placement slot (18) between the second preset position, the third preset position and the fourth preset position; the gear identification assembly (4) is used to identify the gear located at the third preset position; the gear moving and rotating assembly (5) is used to pick up the gear located at the fourth preset position.

3. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear conveying assembly (2) moves the gear placement slot (18) between the second preset position, the third preset position, the fourth preset position and the fifth preset position; The automatic adaptive lubrication device further includes a second gear moving assembly (6); the second gear moving assembly (6) is used to move the gear coated with lubricating oil from the gear conveying assembly (2) to a preset position.

4. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gear feeding assembly (1) includes a storage vibratory plate (15), a feeding channel (14) connected to the storage vibratory plate (15), a limiting slot (17) set at the first preset position, and a photoelectric sensor.

5. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first gear moving assembly (3) includes a first linear moving mechanism (11) that moves along a preset direction, a second lifting mechanism (12) engaged with the first linear moving mechanism (11), and a first clamping mechanism (13) engaged with the second lifting mechanism (12); the first linear moving mechanism (11) is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism (13) between a first preset position and a second preset position; the second lifting mechanism (12) is adapted to move the first clamping mechanism (13) up or down; the first clamping mechanism (13) includes a finger cylinder and a clamping member (16) engaged with the output end of the finger cylinder for clamping the gear.

6. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The suction cup mechanism (23) of the gear moving and rotating assembly (5) is provided with 3 suction cups, which are arranged in an equilateral triangle. The gear-moving rotating assembly (5) further includes a second linear moving mechanism engaged with the first lifting mechanism (21); the second linear moving mechanism is adapted to drive the suction cup suction mechanism (23) to approach or move away from the lubricating oil supply assembly (7).

7. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lubricating oil supply assembly (7) includes an oil outlet (24) and a flow valve (25) connected to the oil outlet (24).

8. The automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lubricating oil supply assembly (7) also includes a grease tank (19) connected to the flow valve (25) and a push cylinder (20) engaged with the grease tank (19).

9. An automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The gear conveying assembly (2) includes a conveyor belt (9) with the gear placement groove (18), a first drive member (8) for driving the conveyor belt (9) to move, and a three-jaw clamping mechanism engaged with the gear placement groove (18).

10. An automatic adaptive lubrication device for gears according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The gear recognition component (4) includes a depth camera (10).

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