Automatic flange end face grinding device

Abstract

An automatic flange end face grinding device comprises a feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism and a grinding mechanism, the positioning mechanism comprises a rotating disc, the rotating disc is arranged on one side of the feeding mechanism, a positioning groove is formed in the rotating disc, and the rotating disc is configured to rotate around the center axis of the rotating disc; the feeding mechanism is used for feeding a flange to be polished into the positioning groove, the polishing mechanism comprises at least one polishing part, the polishing part is arranged on one side of the rotary disc, and the polishing part is used for polishing the flange to be polished. And the polishing piece is configured to be capable of being in contact with the end face of the flange in the positioning groove for polishing, so that the production continuity is high, the production cost is reduced, and the polishing efficiency is favorably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flange processing technology, and in particular to an automatic flange end face grinding device. Background Technology

[0002] Flanges have a wide range of applications, such as connecting shafts and pipes. During the connection process, the flange's end face usually comes into contact with another flange or the surface of the components to be connected. If the flange's end face is not flat enough, it will affect the connection accuracy. Therefore, flanges usually need to be ground during processing. Traditional grinding equipment involves manually or robotically grasping the flange to be ground, placing it on a grinding machine, and grinding one side before flipping it over to grind the other side. This process is inefficient and lacks automation, especially when processing a large number of flanges, resulting in high production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic flange end face grinding device, which improves the degree of automation, strengthens production continuity, reduces production costs, and helps to improve grinding efficiency.

[0004] This utility model provides an automatic flange end face grinding device, including a feeding mechanism, a positioning mechanism, and a grinding mechanism. The positioning mechanism includes a turntable, which is disposed on one side of the feeding mechanism. The turntable has a positioning groove. The turntable is configured to rotate around its own central axis to change the position of the positioning groove relative to the feeding mechanism and the grinding mechanism. The feeding mechanism is used to feed the flange to be ground into the positioning groove. The grinding mechanism includes at least one grinding element, which is disposed on one side of the turntable. The grinding element is configured to contact the end face of the flange in the positioning groove for grinding.

[0005] In one embodiment, the system further includes an unloading mechanism and a collecting mechanism. The unloading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable and is capable of applying a force along the axial direction of the turntable to the flange in the positioning groove to remove the flange from the positioning groove. The collecting mechanism is used to collect the flange removed from the positioning groove.

[0006] In one embodiment, the grinding mechanism includes two grinding elements disposed on both sides of the turntable to contact the two end faces of the flange for grinding.

[0007] In one embodiment, the two grinding elements are capable of moving synchronously along the axial direction of the turntable to change the distance between the two grinding elements.

[0008] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism includes a support part and a pushing part. The support part is used to place the flange to be ground, and the pushing part is used to feed the flange on the support part into the positioning groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the support includes a support member and a limiting member. The flange can be placed on the support member, and the limiting member is installed at one end of the support member near the turntable. The limiting member has a feeding groove that matches the end face contour of the flange.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lower end of the support is connected to at least one mounting base, and the lower end of the support has a protruding mounting shaft. The mounting base includes a first clamping arm, a second clamping arm, and a locking member. The first clamping arm and the second clamping arm cooperate to form a shaft hole, and the mounting shaft passes through the shaft hole. The locking member is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm to change the size of the shaft hole.

[0011] In one embodiment, the pushing part includes a driving member and a push rod. The output shaft of the driving member is connected to one end of the push rod to drive the push rod to move axially along the turntable. The end of the push rod away from the driving member can contact the flange to feed the flange into the positioning groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism further includes an adjustment section capable of adjusting the positions of the support section and the pusher section relative to the turntable.

[0013] In one embodiment, the adjusting part includes a slide rail and a slide base, the slide base being movably mounted on the slide rail, and the supporting part and the pushing part being mounted on the slide base.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] The feeding mechanism can feed the flanges to be ground into the positioning slot of the turntable, which helps to improve the feeding efficiency of the flanges. By rotating the turntable, the position of the positioning slot relative to the feeding mechanism and the grinding mechanism can be changed, thereby realizing the change of the feeding station and the processing station. By rotating the angle of the turntable, the position of the flange can be switched so that the flange after grinding is away from the grinding part, and the flange to be ground fed by the feeding mechanism can be ground in conjunction with the grinding part. This results in strong production continuity, reduced production costs, and improved grinding efficiency.

[0016] During the rotation of the turntable, the flange in the positioning groove will not come out of the positioning groove along the axis of the turntable under the action of centripetal force. Moreover, it is only necessary to apply a force along the axis of the turntable to the flange in the positioning groove to achieve unloading of the flange. Compared with the existing technology, which requires a long downtime after grinding and then restarting grinding after changing materials, this reduces the number of downtimes and downtime of the grinding mechanism, resulting in strong production continuity, high degree of automation, and high grinding efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the 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 based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support part and the pusher part according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] In the picture:

[0023] 10-Feeding mechanism; 101-Support part; 102-Pushing part; 103-Adjusting part; 104-Mounting plate; 11-Support piece; 111-Mounting shaft; 12-Limiting piece; 121-Feed groove; 13-Mounting seat; 131-First clamping arm; 132-Second clamping arm; 133-Locking piece; 134-Shaft hole; 14-Support seat; 141-Support groove; 15-Drive component; 151-Connecting plate; 16-Push rod; 161-Push rod seat; 17-Base; 18-First slide rail; 181-First slide block; 182-Second slide rail; 183-Second slide block; 184-Third slide rail; 185-Third slide block;

[0024] 20-Positioning mechanism; 21-Turntable; 22-Positioning groove; 23-Unloading guide;

[0025] 30 - Grinding mechanism; 31 - Grinding component;

[0026] 40-Flange. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The specific embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the description of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0028] Unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "setup," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] The terms “upper,” “lower,” “left,” “right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use. They are used only for the convenience of description and simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0030] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used merely to distinguish elements with similar properties, not to indicate or imply relative importance or a specific order.

[0031] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, the automatic flange end face grinding device proposed in this utility model includes a feeding mechanism 10, a positioning mechanism 20, and a grinding mechanism 30. The positioning mechanism 20 includes a turntable 21, which is located on one side of the feeding mechanism 10. A positioning groove 22 is provided on the turntable 21 for accommodating the flange 40. The turntable 21 is configured to rotate around its own central axis (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (As indicated by the arrow in the image), to change the position of the positioning groove 22 relative to the feeding mechanism 10 and the grinding mechanism 30, in combination with Figure 2 The feeding mechanism 10 is used to feed the flange 40 to be ground into the positioning groove 22. The grinding mechanism 30 includes at least one grinding element 31, which is located on one side of the turntable 21. The grinding element 31 is configured to contact the end face of the flange 40 in the positioning groove 22 for grinding.

[0033] The feeding mechanism 10 can feed the flange 40 to be ground into the positioning groove 22 of the turntable 21, which is beneficial to improving the feeding efficiency of the flange 40. By rotating the turntable 21, the position of the positioning groove 22 relative to the feeding mechanism 10 and the grinding mechanism 30 can be changed, thereby realizing the change of the feeding station and the processing station. By rotating the angle of the turntable 21, the position of the flange 40 can be switched so that the flange 40 after grinding is away from the grinding part 31, and the flange 40 to be ground fed by the feeding mechanism 10 can cooperate with the grinding part 31 for grinding. The production continuity is strong, the production cost is reduced, and the grinding efficiency is improved.

[0034] During the rotation of the turntable 21, the flange 40 in the positioning groove 22 will not be dislodged from the positioning groove 22 along the axial direction of the turntable 21 under the action of centripetal force. Moreover, it is only necessary to apply a force along the axial direction of the turntable 21 to the flange 40 in the positioning groove 22 to achieve unloading of the flange 40. Compared with the existing technology, which requires a long downtime after grinding and then restarting grinding after changing materials, this reduces the number of downtimes and downtime of the grinding mechanism 30, resulting in strong production continuity, high degree of automation, and high grinding efficiency.

[0035] For example, the positioning groove 22 is opened along the axial direction of the turntable 21 and is circumferentially distributed on the turntable 21 so as to adjust the position of the positioning groove 22 by rotating the turntable 21 by an angle.

[0036] For example, the thickness of the positioning groove 22 is configured to be less than or equal to the vertical distance between the two end faces of the flange 40, so that when the flange 40 is located within the positioning groove 22, its end face can contact the grinding element 31 and be ground. Preferably, the thickness of the positioning groove 22 is less than the vertical distance between the two end faces of the flange 40.

[0037] In one example, the automatic flange end face grinding device proposed by this utility model further includes an unloading mechanism and a collection mechanism (not shown in the figure). The unloading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable 21 and can apply a force along the axial direction of the turntable 21 to the flange 40 in the positioning groove 22 to remove the flange 40 from the positioning groove 22. The collection mechanism is used to collect the flange 40 removed from the positioning groove 22.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, a discharge guide 23 is installed on the collection mechanism. The position of the discharge guide 23 corresponds to the position of the discharge mechanism, and the upper end of the discharge guide 23 extends to the lower part of the positioning groove 22 that cooperates with the discharge mechanism to receive the flange 40 taken out from the positioning groove 22 and guide the flange 40 to the collection mechanism.

[0039] When the positioning groove 22 containing the polished flange 40 rotates to the unloading mechanism, the unloading mechanism can apply force to the flange 40, causing the flange 40 to fall from the positioning groove 22 onto the unloading guide 23, and then enter the collection mechanism through the guidance of the unloading guide 23.

[0040] Optionally, the unloading guide 23 is a plate and is installed at an angle on the collecting mechanism.

[0041] Optionally, the collection mechanism uses a conveyor belt that can transport the flange 40 from the unloading guide 23 to the next station for further processing of the flange 40.

[0042] Optionally, the collection mechanism uses a material frame to collect the polished flange 40 into the material frame for centralized management.

[0043] In an example scheme, such as Figure 1 As shown, the grinding mechanism 30 includes two grinding components 31, which are located on both sides of the turntable 21. The two grinding components 31 can grind the two end faces of the flange 40 contained in the positioning groove 22 at the same time. Compared with grinding only one end face at a time, the grinding time can be shortened, which is beneficial to improving grinding efficiency.

[0044] For example, the two grinding elements 31 are configured to move synchronously along the axial direction of the turntable 21 to change the distance between the two grinding elements 31 and to adjust the position of the flange 40 accommodated in the positioning groove 22. When the two grinding elements 31 approach each other and can both contact the end face of the flange 40, the two end faces of the flange 40 can be ground simultaneously.

[0045] In an example scheme, such as Figure 2 As shown, the feeding mechanism 10 includes a support part 101 and a pushing part 102. The support part 101 is used to place the flange 40 to be ground, and the pushing part 102 is used to feed the flange 40 from the support part 101 into the positioning groove 22.

[0046] For example, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 The support part 101 includes a support member 11 and a limiting member 12. The support member 11 is installed on one side of the turntable 21, and the flange 40 can be placed on the support member 11. The limiting member 12 is installed on the upper end of the side of the support member 11 near the turntable 21, and a feeding groove 121 is provided on the limiting member 12. The feeding groove 121 passes through the limiting member 12 along the axial direction of the turntable 21 and matches the end face contour of the flange 40.

[0047] When the turntable 21 rotates to the position where the positioning groove 22 corresponds to the feeding groove 121, the pushing part 102 works to push the flange 40 placed on the support 11 closest to the turntable 21 into the positioning groove 22, thus realizing the feeding of the flange 40.

[0048] Optionally, the support member 11 has a receiving groove that matches the lower contour of the flange 40 for receiving the flange 40.

[0049] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support piece 11 is made of plate. The two support pieces 11 are set at an angle, and the distance between the two support pieces 11 gradually decreases from top to bottom, so that the two support pieces 11 are distributed in a V shape, so as to contact the lower end of the flange 40 and provide good support for the flange 40. It can be applied to flanges of different shapes, such as round flanges, diamond flanges, square flanges, etc., and has good applicability.

[0050] For example, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The lower end of the support member 11 is connected to at least one mounting base 13. The lower end of the support member 11 is provided with a mounting shaft 111. The mounting base 13 includes a first clamping arm 131, a second clamping arm 132 and a locking member 133. The first clamping arm 131 and the second clamping arm 132 cooperate to form a shaft hole 134. The mounting shaft 111 passes through the shaft hole 134. The locking member 133 is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping arm 131 and the second clamping arm 132 to change the size of the shaft hole 134, thereby fixing the mounting shaft 111 into the shaft hole 134.

[0051] Optionally, the mounting shaft 111 and the support 11 are integrally formed, or connected as one piece by means of adhesive bonding, welding or other methods.

[0052] Optionally, both the first clamping arm 131 and the second clamping arm 132 are provided with screw holes that cooperate with the locking member 133. The locking member 133 includes a threaded part that can be screwed into the screw hole. The distance between the first clamping arm 131 and the second clamping arm 132 can be adjusted by screwing, and then the support member 11 can be installed by the mounting shaft 111.

[0053] Optionally, the number of mounting seats 13 is set to two, and the two mounting seats 13 are located on both sides of the mounting shaft 111 along the axial direction to fix the two ends of the mounting shaft 111.

[0054] For example, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The lower end of the support 11 is also connected to the support seat 14. The upper end of the support seat 14 is provided with a groove 141 that mates with the mounting shaft 111. The lower part of the mounting shaft 111 is accommodated in the groove 141.

[0055] The support seat 14 can not only work with the mounting seat 13 to fix and support the support 11, but also ensure the stability of the support 11 when it is long, and prevent the flange 40 on it from shaking or shifting due to the instability of the support 11. By setting the support seat 14, the structure is simpler than setting multiple mounting seats 13, and disassembly and assembly can be completed without multiple adjustments, thus reducing investment costs.

[0056] Optionally, the support 14 is located between the two mounting seats 13 to support the middle part of the mounting shaft 111.

[0057] In an example scheme, such as Figure 4 As shown, the pusher section 102 includes a drive member 15 and a push rod 16. The output shaft of the drive member 15 is connected to one end of the push rod 16 to drive the push rod 16 to move axially along the turntable 21. The end of the push rod 16 away from the drive member 15 can contact the flange 40 on the support member 11 to feed the flange 40 into the positioning groove 22.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the output shaft of the drive unit 15 is equipped with a connecting plate 151, which is detachably connected to at least one push rod 16 to adjust the position and number of push rods 16 according to the specifications of the flange 40.

[0059] Optionally, the drive component 15 is a cylinder.

[0060] For example, the aforementioned unloading mechanism may also refer to the arrangement of the pusher 102, including a drive member 15 and a push rod 16, so that the drive member 15 drives the push rod 16 to apply a force along the axial direction of the turntable 21 to the flange 40 in the positioning groove 22, so as to push the flange 40 out of the positioning groove 22.

[0061] In one example scheme, combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 The support 11 is detachably mounted on the upper end of the base 17 via the mounting base 13 and the support base 14, and the drive component 15 is mounted on the lower end of the base 17. This arrangement can save space and improve the integration.

[0062] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base 13 is detachably mounted on the base 17 to allow for adjustment of the position of the support 11 according to the requirements of the flange 40.

[0063] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the support 14 is detachably mounted on the base 17 so that the number and installation position of the support 14 can be adjusted according to the specifications of the support 11.

[0064] For example, such as Figure 4As shown, a push rod seat 161 is installed on the base 17. The push rod seat 161 is provided with a guide sleeve that cooperates with the push rod 16. The push rod 16 passes through the guide sleeve and can move along the axial direction of the turntable 21 relative to the push rod seat 161. The push rod seat 161 is used to ensure the stability of the push rod 16's movement, which is conducive to improving the feeding efficiency.

[0065] In one example scheme, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 The feeding mechanism 10 also includes an adjustment section 103, which can adjust the position of the support section 101 and the pusher section 102 relative to the turntable 21.

[0066] For example, the adjustment unit 103 includes a slide rail and a slide block. The slide block is movably mounted on the slide rail. The support unit 101 and the pusher unit 102 are mounted on the slide block. By adjusting the extension direction of the slide rail, the movement direction of the slide block can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the position of the support unit 101 and the pusher unit 102 relative to the turntable 21.

[0067] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the slide rail includes a first slide rail 18, which extends in the vertical direction. The slide block includes a first slide block 181, which is slidably fitted with the first slide rail 18. The support part 101 and the pusher part 102 are mounted on the first slide block 181, and the vertical position of the support part 101 and the pusher part 102 can be adjusted so that the position of the flange 40 can be matched with the positioning groove 22.

[0068] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the slide rail includes a second slide rail 182, which extends in the front-to-back direction. The slide block includes a second slide block 183, which is slidably fitted with the second slide rail 182. The support part 101 and the pusher part 102 are mounted on the second slide block 183, and the front-to-back positions of the support part 101 and the pusher part 102 can be adjusted so that the position of the flange 40 can be matched with the positioning groove 22.

[0069] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the slide rail includes a third slide rail 184, which extends in the left and right direction. The slide block includes a third slide block 185, which is slidably fitted with the third slide rail 184. The support part 101 and the pusher part 102 are mounted on the third slide block 185, and the left and right positions of the support part 101 and the pusher part 102 can be adjusted so that the position of the flange 40 can be matched with the positioning groove 22.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, the slide rails include the first slide rail 18, the second slide rail 182, and the third slide rail 184 mentioned above, and the slide blocks include the first slide blocks 181, the second slide blocks 183, and the third slide blocks 185 mentioned above. The connection positions and relationships between the three sets of slide rails and slide blocks can be set according to requirements. The support part 101 and the pusher part 102 can be connected to one of the slide blocks to achieve three-way adjustment of the support part 101 and the pusher part 102 relative to the turntable 21, and can be adjusted according to the specifications of the flange 40, thus having good applicability.

[0071] Optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the feeding mechanism 10 also includes a mounting plate 104, and an adjustment part 103 is mounted on the mounting plate 104. The mounting plate 104 is used to mount the adjustment part 103 on one side of the turntable 21.

[0072] Optionally, the mounting plate 104 is detachably mounted on one side of the collection mechanism.

[0073] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic flange end face grinding device, characterized in that, The device includes a feeding mechanism (10), a positioning mechanism (20), and a grinding mechanism (30). The positioning mechanism (20) includes a turntable (21) located on one side of the feeding mechanism (10). The turntable (21) has a positioning groove (22) and is configured to rotate around its own central axis to change the position of the positioning groove (22) relative to the feeding mechanism (10) and the grinding mechanism (30). The feeding mechanism (10) is used to feed the flange (40) to be ground into the positioning groove (22). The grinding mechanism (30) includes at least one grinding element (31) located on one side of the turntable (21) and is configured to contact the end face of the flange (40) in the positioning groove (22) for grinding.

2. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an unloading mechanism and a collection mechanism. The unloading mechanism is located on one side of the turntable (21) and can apply a force along the axial direction of the turntable (21) to the flange (40) in the positioning groove (22) to remove the flange (40) from the positioning groove (22). The collection mechanism is used to collect the flange (40) removed from the positioning groove (22).

3. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grinding mechanism (30) includes two grinding elements (31), which are located on both sides of the turntable (21) to contact the two end faces of the flange (40) for grinding.

4. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two grinding elements (31) can move synchronously along the axial direction of the turntable (21) to change the distance between the two grinding elements (31).

5. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (10) includes a support part (101) and a pushing part (102). The support part (101) is used to place the flange (40) to be ground, and the pushing part (102) is used to feed the flange (40) on the support part (101) into the positioning groove (22).

6. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support (101) includes a support (11) and a limiting member (12). The flange (40) can be placed on the support (11). The limiting member (12) is installed on one end of the support (11) near the turntable (21). The limiting member (12) has a feed groove (121) that matches the end face contour of the flange (40).

7. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower end of the support (11) is connected to at least one mounting base (13). The lower end of the support (11) is provided with a mounting shaft (111). The mounting base (13) includes a first clamping arm (131), a second clamping arm (132), and a locking member (133). The first clamping arm (131) and the second clamping arm (132) cooperate to form a shaft hole (134). The mounting shaft (111) passes through the shaft hole (134). The locking member (133) is used to adjust the distance between the first clamping arm (131) and the second clamping arm (132) to change the size of the shaft hole (134).

8. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pusher part (102) includes a drive member (15) and a push rod (16). The output shaft of the drive member (15) is connected to one end of the push rod (16) to drive the push rod (16) to move along the axial direction of the turntable (21). The end of the push rod (16) away from the drive member (15) can contact the flange (40) to feed the flange (40) into the positioning groove (22).

9. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (10) also includes an adjustment section (103), which can adjust the position of the support section (101) and the pusher section (102) relative to the turntable (21).

10. The automatic flange end face grinding device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The adjustment part (103) includes a slide rail and a slide base. The slide base is movably mounted on the slide rail, and the support part (101) and the pusher part (102) are mounted on the slide base.

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