Arraying mechanism

Abstract

The utility model provides an arraying mechanism which is used for arraying safety air bag covers on a longitudinal circulation line, the longitudinal circulation line comprises two longitudinal conveying belts which are arranged in parallel, the two longitudinal conveying belts are arranged in a spaced mode and bear the safety air bag covers, and longitudinal stop blocks are arranged at the tail ends of the two longitudinal conveying belts; the arraying mechanism comprises an arraying table and a carrying mechanism, the arraying table is provided with two arraying frames which are oppositely arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction at intervals, and the carrying mechanism is arranged below the arraying frames and the longitudinal conveying belt and carries the safety airbag covers to the arraying frames from the longitudinal conveying belt. According to the arrangement device for the safety air bag covers, the mode that the continuously-conveyed longitudinal circulation lines are carried one by one and then positioned and stacked is adopted, the safety air bag covers continuously conveyed by the assembly line are arranged into columns according to rules, the online automatic arrangement effect is achieved, the arrangement efficiency of the safety air bag covers is improved, deformation of the safety air bag covers is not prone to being caused, and the product quality is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automation, and in particular to a train alignment mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Airbag covers are typically formed on stamping production lines, a streamlined production process. On these automated stamping lines, the collected airbag covers are often simply gathered together in containers like collection boxes. This unorganized collection method is problematic for subsequent processing and can easily cause the covers to bump into each other or deform, leading to product quality issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem this utility model aims to solve is that on existing production lines, airbag covers are directly inserted into the frame, which is not conducive to subsequent retrieval or sorting and packaging, and is prone to quality defects. The existing technology lacks a mechanism for arranging airbag covers on the production line according to rules. This utility model provides an arranging mechanism to solve the above problems.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an aligning mechanism for aligning airbag covers on a longitudinal transfer line. The longitudinal transfer line includes two parallel longitudinal conveyor belts, which are spaced apart and support the airbag covers. Longitudinal blocking blocks are provided at the ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts. The aligning mechanism includes an aligning platform and a conveying mechanism. The aligning platform has two aligning frames arranged parallel to each other longitudinally at relative intervals. The conveying mechanism is located below the aligning frames and the longitudinal conveyor belts and conveys the airbag covers from the longitudinal conveyor belts to the aligning frames.

[0005] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a longitudinally arranged linear motor, the moving end of which is provided with a lifting tray and drives the lifting tray to move between the aligner and the longitudinal conveyor belt. The lifting tray can lift and move horizontally along the vertical direction to carry the airbag cover.

[0006] Furthermore, a movable gripping frame is provided above the aligning rack, and the gripping frame is provided with a plurality of receiving claws, which clamp the airbag covers arranged sequentially on the aligning rack.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that the aligning mechanism of this utility model adopts the method of transporting and positioning the airbag covers one by one on the continuously conveying longitudinal transfer line, and arranges the airbag covers continuously conveyed on the production line into rows according to the rules. It has the effect of automatic online aligning, which improves the aligning efficiency of airbag covers and makes it less likely to cause deformation of airbag covers, thereby improving product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0008] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0009] Figure 1 and Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer arm of the airbag cover production line of this utility model at different positions.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a top view of the entire transfer device;

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer mechanism;

[0012] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the alignment mechanism.

[0013] In the diagram: 1. Horizontal transfer line; 2. Vertical transfer line; 3. Transfer mechanism; 4. Alignment mechanism; 5. Airbag cover; 6. Fixed base; 7. Transfer arm; 8. Arc groove; 9. Transfer guide rail; 10. Transfer slider; 11. First guide sleeve; 12. First guide post; 13. Transfer table; 14. Roller; 15. Second guide sleeve; 16. Second guide post; 17. Transfer motor; 18. Flipping motor; 19. Turntable; 20. Flipping gripper; 21. Vertical conveyor belt; 22. Vertical blocking block; 23. Alignment rack; 24. Linear motor; 25. Lifting pallet; 26. Gripping frame; 27. Receiving gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below, examples of which 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. Rather, the embodiments of this utility model include all variations, modifications, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0015] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0016] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0017] Any process or method described in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order according to the functions involved, as should be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the present invention pertain.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model provides an alignment and transfer device for an airbag cover 5 production line, including a transverse transfer line 1, a longitudinal transfer line 2 perpendicular to the transverse transfer line 1, and a transfer mechanism 3 disposed between the transverse transfer line 1 and the longitudinal transfer line 2. An alignment mechanism 4 is provided at the end of the longitudinal transfer line 2. The transverse transfer line 1 continuously transports several airbag covers 5 transversely. The transfer mechanism 3 transfers the airbag covers 5 transported on the transverse transfer line 1 one by one to the longitudinal transfer line 2. The longitudinal transfer line 2 transports the airbag covers 5 to the alignment mechanism 4. The alignment mechanism 4 arranges the airbag covers 5 transported from the longitudinal transfer line 2 into a row.

[0019] After undergoing multiple stamping, punching, and shaping processes, the airbag cover 5 is transferred to the lining and transfer device via the assembly line. The lining and transfer device arranges the airbag covers 5 on the assembly line into rows in a regular manner, placing them according to certain requirements so that they can be collected, sorted, or packaged by the subsequent collection device.

[0020] The transverse transfer line 1 is used to receive the production line from the previous process. The airbag cover 5 is transferred from the previous production line to the transverse transfer line 1. The airbag cover 5 stays at the end of the transverse transfer line 1, and then the transfer mechanism 3 operates to transfer the airbag covers 5 from the end of the transverse transfer line 1 to the longitudinal transfer line 2 one by one.

[0021] The longitudinal transfer line 2 is similar to a transition station. The airbag cover 5 stops at the end of the longitudinal transfer line 2. Then the alignment mechanism 4 works to arrange the airbag covers 5 at the end of the longitudinal transfer line 2 one by one according to certain rules and requirements for subsequent transfer.

[0022] The transfer mechanism 3 includes a fixed base 6 and a transfer arm 7. The fixed base 6 has an arc-shaped groove 8. A transfer guide rail 9 is horizontally arranged above the arc-shaped groove 8. A transfer slider 10 is slidably installed on the transfer guide rail 9. A first guide sleeve 11 is vertically fixedly installed on the transfer slider 10.

[0023] The upper end of the transfer arm 7 is vertically provided with a first guide post 12, and the lower end is provided with a transfer platform 13; the first guide post 12 is slidably inserted into the first guide sleeve 11; a roller 14 is installed on the transfer arm 7, the roller 14 is embedded in the arc groove 8 and rolls along the arc groove 8; a second guide sleeve 15 is rotatably installed on the transfer arm 7, a second guide post 16 is slidably installed in the second guide sleeve 15; a transfer motor 17 is provided on the fixed base 6, and the end of the second guide post 16 is fixedly connected to the output end of the transfer motor 17.

[0024] During operation, the transfer slider 10 can slide horizontally along the transfer guide rail 9, which drives the first guide sleeve 11 to slide horizontally. The first guide post 12 can only slide along the axial direction, i.e., the vertical direction, relative to the first guide sleeve 11. In this way, the transfer arm 7 can maintain verticality and move up and down vertically within the first guide sleeve 11. At the same time, it can follow the first guide sleeve 11 to move horizontally along the transfer guide rail 9. This composite motion meets the needs of the transfer arm 7 to pick up and put down materials vertically and to transfer the airbag cover 5 horizontally.

[0025] The rotation of the transfer motor 17 drives the second guide post 16 to swing circumferentially. Simultaneously, since the second guide post 16 passes through the second guide sleeve 15, it can also drive the second guide sleeve 15 to swing. Because the second guide sleeve 15 is rotatably mounted on the transfer arm 7, it will follow the swing of the second guide post 16 and rotate itself without interference. During the swing of the second guide sleeve 15, the transfer arm 7 will move in a combined horizontal and vertical direction. Simultaneously, since the roller 14 on the transfer arm 7 is fitted into the arc-shaped groove 8, the transfer arm 7 moves along the trajectory of the arc-shaped groove 8. Because the center of the arc-shaped groove 8 and the rotation center of the transfer motor 17 may not be concentric, the second guide post 16 can freely extend and retract axially within the second guide sleeve 15.

[0026] Driven by the transfer motor 17, the transfer arm 7 descends at one end of the arc-shaped groove 8 to grab the airbag cover 5, and then moves along the trajectory of the arc-shaped groove 8 to the other end. During this movement, it first rises and then falls according to the shape of the arc-shaped groove 8. After reaching the other end of the arc-shaped groove 8, the transfer arm 7 descends to place the grabbed airbag cover 5. This realizes the grabbing and transfer operation of the airbag cover 5.

[0027] The transfer table 13 includes a flipping motor 18, a turntable 19, and a flipping gripper 20. The flipping motor 18 is horizontally fixedly installed at the bottom of the transfer arm 7. The turntable 19 is rotatably installed on the transfer arm 7 and driven to rotate by the flipping motor 18. The flipping gripper 20 is installed on the outer end face of the turntable 19.

[0028] The transfer table 13 is located at the lower part of the transfer arm 7, mainly for gripping and flipping the airbag cover 5. The flipping gripper 20 is a common pneumatic gripping component such as a finger cylinder or a gripper cylinder, which can reliably grip the airbag cover 5. The flipping motor 18 can drive the turntable 19 to rotate, so that the airbag cover 5 can be flipped after the flipping gripper 20 has finished gripping it, which can ensure that the airbag cover 5 is correctly placed during subsequent train alignment.

[0029] The longitudinal transfer line 2 includes two parallel longitudinal conveyor belts 21, which are spaced apart and support the airbag cover 5. The ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts 21 are provided with longitudinal blocking blocks 22. The alignment mechanism 4 includes an alignment platform and a transport mechanism. The alignment platform has two longitudinally parallel alignment racks 23 that are spaced apart. The transport mechanism is located below the alignment racks 23 and the longitudinal conveyor belts 21 and transports the airbag cover 5 from the longitudinal conveyor belts 21 to the alignment racks 23.

[0030] The airbag cover 5 is a cap-shaped structure with one open end. After being transferred and flipped by the transfer table 13, the airbag cover 5 is placed on the longitudinal transfer line 2 with the bottom (closed end) facing upwards and the opening facing downwards, and moves to the end of the longitudinal transfer line 2. The alignment mechanism 4 clamps the airbag cover 5 from bottom to top, penetrating it from inside. Therefore, the longitudinal conveyor belt 21 and the alignment rack 23 are arranged parallel at intervals to facilitate the handling mechanism's transport of the airbag cover 5. Compared with the scheme of using grippers to clamp the outside of the airbag cover 5, this method can achieve higher clamping accuracy and precise material transfer. In addition, the structure is simple and occupies less space, realizing the rapid and accurate alignment of the airbag cover 5.

[0031] The conveying mechanism includes a longitudinally arranged linear motor 24. The moving end of the linear motor 24 is provided with a lifting tray 25 and drives the lifting tray 25 to move between the aligner 23 and the longitudinal conveyor belt 21. The lifting tray 25 can lift and move along the vertical direction to carry the airbag cover 5.

[0032] The handling mechanism uses a linear motor 24 in conjunction with a lifting pallet 25, which can move quickly and accurately in the space between the longitudinal conveyor belt 21 and the rack 23. It can quickly and stably lift and transfer the airbag cover 5, with high transfer accuracy and efficiency.

[0033] A movable gripping frame 26 is provided above the aligning rack 23. The gripping frame 26 is equipped with several receiving claws 27, which hold the airbag covers 5 arranged sequentially on the aligning rack 23. After the airbag covers 5 are aligned, the gripping frame 26 can efficiently grasp multiple airbag covers 5 at once, and the airbag covers 5 can be neatly stacked into storage equipment or subsequent processing for further processing.

[0034] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A sorting mechanism for sorting airbag covers (5) on a longitudinal flow line (2), characterized in that: The longitudinal transfer line (2) includes two parallel longitudinal conveyor belts (21), which are spaced apart and support the airbag cover (5). The ends of the two longitudinal conveyor belts (21) are provided with longitudinal blocking blocks (22). The alignment mechanism (4) includes an alignment platform and a transport mechanism. The alignment platform has two longitudinally parallel alignment racks (23) that are spaced apart. The transport mechanism is located below the alignment racks (23) and the longitudinal conveyor belts (21) and transports the airbag cover (5) from the longitudinal conveyor belts (21) to the alignment racks (23).

2. The alignment mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a longitudinally arranged linear motor (24), the moving end of which is provided with a lifting tray (25) and drives the lifting tray (25) to move between the frame (23) and the longitudinal conveyor belt (21). The lifting tray (25) can lift and move along the vertical direction to carry the airbag cover (5).

3. The alignment mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that: A movable gripper (26) is provided above the aligner (23), and a number of receiving claws (27) are provided on the gripper (26). The receiving claws (27) hold the airbag covers (5) arranged in sequence on the aligner (23).

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