Screw overturning and locking mechanism
By designing a limit device for the screw flipping and locking mechanism, the problem of inaccurate positioning of the locking device for different product models was solved, achieving precise positioning and stable locking, and expanding the scope of application.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423317061.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing locking devices cannot accurately position and fix products of different models, resulting in inaccurate locking positions.
A screw flipping and locking mechanism is designed, including a mounting bracket, a transport component, a locking device, and a limiting device. The limiting device consists of a drive component, an adjustment component, a first limiting part, and a second limiting part. The gap between the limiting parts can be adjusted by the adjustment component to adapt to different product models, ensuring accurate positioning and stable locking.
It enables precise positioning and fixing of different product models, improves the stability and accuracy of locking, and expands the scope of application.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of screw fastening technology, specifically to a screw flipping fastening mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous development and application of automation technology, more and more automated equipment is being used in industrial production processes. In manufacturing enterprises, assembly is a crucial link, and patching, welding, and screw fastening are important assembly processes. To enhance the core competitiveness of domestic enterprises and address the challenges of automated assembly, my country is increasingly emphasizing the equipment manufacturing industry and continuously improving the automation level of product manufacturing. Automated screw fastening equipment is also gradually developing. Furthermore, with the increasing complexity of products and the diversification of screw types, the difficulty of efficiently and quickly fastening screws is growing.
[0003] Products are typically transported automatically via conveyor belts. Before locking, the products need to be secured. However, the existing locking device's fixing structure cannot accurately position and fix products of different models. It is prone to shaking during product locking, resulting in inaccurate product locking positions. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a screw flipping and locking mechanism to solve the problem that the existing locking device fixing structure cannot accurately position and fix different models of products, and is prone to shaking when locking products, resulting in inaccurate product locking position.
[0005] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a screw flipping and locking mechanism, comprising:
[0006] Mounting rack;
[0007] A transport component is disposed on the mounting frame, and the transport direction of the transport component is set along a first direction;
[0008] A locking device is disposed on the mounting frame and has a locking part and a flipping part, the flipping part being located above the transport assembly;
[0009] A limiting device is provided on the mounting frame and located inside the transport assembly. The limiting device includes a drive assembly and an adjustment assembly, a first limiting part and a second limiting part. The first limiting part and the second limiting part form a placement gap for accommodating the locked product. The adjustment assembly is connected to the first limiting part and the second limiting part respectively.
[0010] The driving component drives the first limiting part and the second limiting part to reciprocate in the up-down direction.
[0011] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment cylinder, a first slider, a first sliding rail, a second sliding rail, an adjustment member, and a second slider. The first adjustment cylinder is disposed on the drive assembly. The first sliding rail is disposed on the first adjustment cylinder along the output direction of the first adjustment cylinder. The first slider is slidably disposed on the first sliding rail, and the output ends of the first slider and the first adjustment cylinder are both fixedly connected to the first limiting portion. The second sliding rail is disposed on the drive assembly and is perpendicular to the first sliding rail. The second slider is slidably disposed on the second sliding rail, and the second limiting portion is fixedly disposed on the second slider.
[0012] The adjusting member is fixedly mounted on the first sliding member, and the adjusting member is provided with an adjusting groove that is inclined and gradually moves towards the second limiting member along the direction away from the first limiting member. One end of the second limiting member is disposed in the adjusting groove.
[0013] Optionally, the limiting device further includes a support base, a third limiting part, and a fourth limiting part. The third limiting part and the fourth limiting part are each provided with a plurality of adjustment holes arranged along the first direction. The third limiting part and the fourth limiting part are both mounted on the support base through the adjustment holes, and the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part are arranged along the first direction, forming a limiting gap between the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part.
[0014] The limiting gap and the placement gap are arranged along the first direction, and the limiting gap is located in front of the placement gap.
[0015] Optionally, the limiting device further includes a blocking assembly, which includes a mounting plate, a blocking cylinder, and a blocking plate. The mounting plate is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame, the blocking cylinder is mounted on the mounting plate, the blocking cylinder is located inside the transport assembly, the output end of the blocking cylinder faces upward, and the blocking plate is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder.
[0016] The limiting gap, the placement gap, and the blocking component are arranged sequentially along the first direction.
[0017] Optionally, the locking device includes a horizontal moving module, a vertical moving module, and a longitudinal moving module. The horizontal moving module is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. The output end of the horizontal moving module is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving module. The output end of the longitudinal moving module is fixedly connected to the vertical moving module. The output end of the vertical moving module is fixedly connected to the locking part and the flipping part, respectively.
[0018] Optionally, the mounting bracket is provided with a feeding assembly, which is located below the movement trajectory of the locking part.
[0019] Optionally, two locking devices and two limiting devices are provided, and the two locking devices and the two limiting devices are arranged sequentially along the first direction.
[0020] Optionally, the mounting frame is further provided with a protective component. The protective component and the locking device are respectively located on both sides of the transport component in the transport direction. The protective component includes a fixing part and a protective part. The fixing part is provided on the mounting frame and is at the same height as the transport component. The bottom of the protective part is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing part, and the protective part is inclined to the transport component in a direction away from the mounting frame.
[0021] Optionally, the mounting bracket is further provided with a return flow assembly, which is located below the transport assembly and is opposite to the first direction.
[0022] Optionally, the transport assembly includes a first transport frame, a second transport frame, a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a drive motor. The first and second transport frames are both arranged along a first direction and are arranged opposite to each other. The drive shaft and the driven shaft are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the first transport frame. One end of the drive shaft is connected to the first transport frame, and the other end of the drive shaft is connected to the second transport frame. Both ends of the driven shaft are connected to the first and second transport frames, respectively. The first conveyor belt is sleeved on the first transport frame, and both ends of the first conveyor belt are sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The second conveyor belt is arranged on the second transport frame, and both ends of the second conveyor belt are sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively.
[0023] The limiting device is disposed between the first transport frame and the second transport frame.
[0024] As described above, the beneficial effects of the technical solution in this utility model include at least the following: the first limiting part, the second limiting part, and the adjustment component are provided. The adjustment component can adjust the size of the placement gap formed by the first limiting part and the second limiting part, which can accommodate more models of products, improve the scope of application, and more accurately position and fix the products, making the locking process more stable and the locking effect better. Attached Figure Description
[0025] Figure 1 The diagram shows the overall structure of the locking mechanism as an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 2 The diagram shows a schematic representation of the limiting device structure as an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a locking device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
[0028] Part number explanation:
[0029] 1. Mounting frame; 2. Transport assembly; 3. Locking device; 301. Locking part; 302. Tilting part; 31. Lateral movement module; 32. Vertical movement module; 33. Longitudinal movement module; 4. Limiting device; 401. First limiting part; 402. Second limiting part; 403. Support base; 404. Third limiting part; 405. Fourth limiting part; 41. Drive assembly; 411. Lifting plate; 412. Guide rod; 413. Drive cylinder; 42. Adjustment assembly; 421. First adjusting cylinder; 422. First sliding member; 423. First sliding rail; 424. Second sliding rail; 425. Adjusting member; 426. Second sliding member; 427. Adjustment groove; 43. Blocking assembly; 431. Mounting plate; 432. Blocking cylinder; 433. Blocking plate; 434. Waist-shaped groove; 5. Feeding assembly; 6. Protective component. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.
[0031] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the illustrations only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the number, shape and size of the components in actual implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.
[0032] Numerous details are explored in the following description to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2This utility model provides a screw flipping and locking mechanism, including a mounting frame 1, a transport component 2, a locking device 3, and a limiting device 4. The mounting frame 1 is used for support, and a mounting platform is provided in the middle of the mounting frame 1 for mounting other equipment. The mounting frame 1 is also provided with a receiving cavity for accommodating wire harnesses. The wire harnesses of the transport component 2, locking device 3, and limiting device 4 are placed in the receiving cavity for easy uniform placement of the wire harnesses. The transport component 2 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, and the transport direction of the transport component 2 is along a first direction (in this embodiment, the first direction is from left to right). The locking device 3 is mounted on the mounting frame 1. On the frame 1, the fastening device 3 has a fastening part 301 and a flipping part 302. The flipping part 302 is located above the transport component 2. The fastening part 301 is used to fasten the product with screws after they are attracted. The flipping part 302 is used to flip the product after the screws are fastened. In this embodiment, the flipping part 302 includes a flipping cylinder, a flipping motor, and two clamping plates. The flipping motor is fixedly mounted on the body of the fastening device 3. The flipping motor is connected to the flipping cylinder through a flange. The flipping motor drives the flipping cylinder to rotate and flip. The flipping cylinder is a bidirectional cylinder. The two clamping plates are respectively connected to the two ends of the flipping cylinder. The cylinder drives two clamping plates to clamp or release. A limiting device 4 is mounted on the mounting frame 1 and located inside the transport assembly 2. The limiting device 4 includes a drive assembly 41, an adjustment assembly 42, a first limiting part 401, and a second limiting part 402. The first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402 form a placement gap for accommodating the locked product. The adjustment assembly 42 is connected to both the first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402. The adjustment assembly 42 adjusts the size of the placement gap to limit more product models and expand the range of applications. The drive assembly... The drive assembly 41 drives the first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402 to reciprocate in the up-down direction. When the drive assembly 41 moves downward, the first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402 move downward and are hidden inside the transport assembly 2. When the drive assembly 41 moves upward, the first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402 move upward to lock and limit the product. The first limiting part 401 and the second limiting part 402 position and fix the product, improve the applicability, and can more accurately position and fix the product, making the locking process more stable and the locking effect better.
[0034] Please see Figure 2Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the adjusting component 42 includes a first adjusting cylinder 421, a first sliding member 422, a first sliding rail 423, a second sliding rail 424, an adjusting member 425, and a second sliding member 426. The first adjusting cylinder 421 is disposed on the driving component 41. The first sliding rail 423 is disposed on the first adjusting cylinder 421 along the output direction of the first adjusting cylinder 421. The first sliding member 422 is slidably disposed on the first sliding rail 423, and the output ends of the first sliding member 422 and the first adjusting cylinder 421 are both fixedly connected to the first limiting part 401. The second sliding rail 424 is disposed on... The second sliding rail 424 is perpendicular to the first sliding rail 423 and is placed on the drive assembly 41. The second sliding member 426 is slidably disposed on the second sliding rail 424, and the second limiting part 402 is fixedly disposed on the second sliding member 426. The adjusting member 425 is fixedly disposed on the first sliding member 422. The adjusting member 425 is provided with an adjusting groove 427 that is inclined towards the second limiting part 402 in a direction away from the first limiting part 401. One end of the second limiting part 402 is disposed in the adjusting groove 427. When the first adjusting cylinder 421 outputs, the first limiting part 401 moves outward (away from the locking device 3). Figure 1 The first sliding member 422 and the adjusting member 425 move outward in the forward direction, while the second limiting part 402 moves to the left, reducing the size of the placement gap. When the first adjusting cylinder 421 retracts, the first limiting part 401 moves inward, causing the first sliding member 422 and the adjusting member 425 to move inward, while the second limiting part 402 moves to the right, increasing the size of the placement gap.
[0035] Please see Figure 2Specifically, in an optional embodiment of this application, the limiting device 4 further includes a support base 403, a third limiting part 404, and a fourth limiting part 405. Both the third limiting part 404 and the fourth limiting part 405 have multiple adjusting holes arranged along the first direction. Both the third limiting part 404 and the fourth limiting part 405 are mounted on the support base 403 through the adjusting holes, and the third limiting part 404 and the fourth limiting part 405 are arranged along the first direction. A limiting gap is formed between the fourth limiting parts 405; wherein, the limiting gap and the placement gap are arranged along the first direction, and the limiting gap is located in front of the placement gap. The third limiting part 404 and the fourth limiting part 405 adjust the size of the limiting gap by changing the adjustment hole installed on the support base 403. The first limiting part 401, the second limiting part 402, the third limiting part 404 and the fourth limiting part 405 have the same structure, all of which include a connecting plate and a limiting plate. The connecting plate is arranged horizontally, and the limiting plate is arranged vertically.
[0036] Please see Figure 2 Specifically, in an optional embodiment of this application, the limiting device 4 further includes a blocking component 43, which includes a mounting plate 431, a blocking cylinder 432, and a blocking plate 433. The mounting plate 431 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 1, and the blocking cylinder 432 is mounted on the mounting plate 431. The blocking cylinder 432 is located inside the transport component 2, with its output end facing upwards. The blocking plate 433 is connected to the output end of the blocking cylinder 432. The limiting gap, the placement gap, and the blocking component 43 are arranged sequentially along the first direction. Both sides of the mounting plate 431 in the first direction are provided with waist-shaped grooves 434 arranged along the first direction. The mounting plate 431 adjusts its installation position through the two waist-shaped grooves 434, thereby adjusting the gap between the blocking component 43 and the drive component 41, which can accommodate more product models.
[0037] Please see Figure 2 Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the drive assembly 41 includes a lifting plate 411, a plurality of guide rods 412 and a drive cylinder 413. The lifting plate 411 is disposed inside the transport assembly 2. The mounting frame is provided with a plurality of guide holes. The plurality of guide rods 412 are correspondingly and movably disposed in the guide holes. The plurality of guide rods 412 are all connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 411. The output end of the drive cylinder 413 passes through the mounting frame and is connected to the lifting plate 411. The drive cylinder 413 drives the lifting plate 411 to rise or fall. The first adjusting cylinder 421 and the second sliding rail 424 are both disposed on the lifting plate 411.
[0038] Please see Figure 3 Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the locking device 3 includes a horizontal moving module 31, a vertical moving module 32, and a longitudinal moving module 33. The horizontal moving module 31 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 1. The output end of the horizontal moving module 31 is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving module 33, and the output end of the longitudinal moving module 33 is fixedly connected to the vertical moving module 32. The output end of the vertical moving module 32 is fixedly connected to the locking part 301 and the flipping part 302, respectively. Both group 32 and longitudinal moving module 33 include a screw drive assembly 41, a sliding seat, a fixed seat, and a sliding support block. The screw drive assembly 41 is used to drive the sliding support block to slide back and forth on the sliding seat. The fixed seats are all set on the sliding support blocks. The sliding seat of the transverse moving module 31 is set on the mounting frame 1, the sliding seat of the longitudinal moving module 33 is set on the fixed seat of the transverse moving module 31, and the sliding seat of the vertical moving module 32 is set on the fixed seat of the longitudinal moving module 33. The locking part 301 and the flipping part 302 are set on the fixed seat of the vertical moving module 32.
[0039] Please see Figure 1 Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the mounting bracket 1 is provided with a feeding component 5, which is located below the movement trajectory of the locking part 301, and the locking part 301 picks up the screw at the feeding component 5.
[0040] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, two locking devices 3 and two limiting devices 4 are provided. The two locking devices 3 and two limiting devices 4 are arranged sequentially along the first direction. Two feeding components 5 are provided. The two feeding components 5 are respectively located below the two locking devices 3. The locking device 3 at the left end locks the product and then flips it over. The transport component 2 transports the product to the locking device 3 at the right end for locking.
[0041] Specifically, in an optional embodiment of this application, the mounting frame 1 is further provided with a protective member 6. The protective member 6 and the locking device 3 are respectively located on both sides of the transport component 2 in the transport direction. The protective member 6 includes a fixing part and a protective part. The fixing part is disposed on the mounting frame 1. The fixing part is at the same height as the transport component 2. The bottom of the protective part is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing part. The protective part is inclined to the transport component 2 in a direction away from the mounting frame 1.
[0042] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the mounting frame 1 is further provided with a return flow component, which is located below the transport component 2 and is opposite to the first direction.
[0043] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the transport component 2 includes a first transport frame, a second transport frame, a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a drive motor. The first and second transport frames are both arranged along a first direction and are arranged opposite to each other. The drive shaft and the driven shaft are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the first transport frame, with one end of the drive shaft connected to the first transport frame and the other end connected to the second transport frame. The two ends of the driven shaft are connected to the first and second transport frames, respectively. The first conveyor belt is sleeved on the first transport frame, with both ends of the first conveyor belt sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The second conveyor belt is disposed on the second transport frame, with both ends of the second conveyor belt sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The limiting device 4 is disposed between the first and second transport frames.
[0044] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A screw flipper lock-on mechanism, characterized by, The screw turnover and locking mechanism comprises an installation rack, a transportation assembly arranged on the installation rack, a locking device arranged on the installation rack, a limiting device arranged on the installation rack and located inside the transportation assembly, and a driving assembly and an adjusting assembly, a first limiting part and a second limiting part, wherein the first limiting part and the second limiting part form a placing gap for accommodating a locked product, and the adjusting assembly is connected with the first limiting part and the second limiting part respectively.
2. The screw turnover and locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly comprises a first adjusting cylinder, a first sliding member, a first sliding track, a second sliding track, an adjusting member and a second sliding member, the first adjusting cylinder is arranged on the driving assembly, the first sliding track is arranged on the first adjusting cylinder along the output direction of the first adjusting cylinder, the first sliding member is slidingly arranged on the first sliding track, and the first sliding member and the output end of the first adjusting cylinder are fixedly connected with the first limiting part, the second sliding track is arranged on the driving assembly, the second sliding track is arranged perpendicularly to the first sliding track, the second sliding member is slidingly arranged on the second sliding track, and the second limiting part is fixedly arranged on the second sliding member.
3. The screw turnover and locking mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the limiting device further comprises a supporting seat, a third limiting part and a fourth limiting part, a plurality of adjusting holes are arranged on the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part along the first direction, the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part are installed on the supporting seat through the adjusting holes, and the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part are arranged along the first direction, and a limiting gap is formed between the third limiting part and the fourth limiting part.
4. The screw turnover and locking mechanism according to claim 3, wherein the limiting device further comprises a blocking assembly, the blocking assembly comprises a mounting plate, a blocking cylinder and a blocking plate, the mounting plate is fixedly arranged on the installation rack, the blocking cylinder is arranged on the mounting plate, the blocking cylinder is located inside the transportation assembly, the output end of the blocking cylinder is arranged upwardly, and the blocking plate is connected with the output end of the blocking cylinder. The limiting gap, the placement gap, and the blocking component are arranged sequentially along the first direction.
5. The screw flipping and locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking device includes a horizontal moving module, a vertical moving module, and a longitudinal moving module. The horizontal moving module is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. The output end of the horizontal moving module is fixedly connected to the longitudinal moving module. The output end of the longitudinal moving module is fixedly connected to the vertical moving module. The output end of the vertical moving module is fixedly connected to the locking part and the flipping part, respectively.
6. A screw flipping and locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The mounting bracket is equipped with a feeding assembly, which is located below the movement trajectory of the locking part.
7. The screw flipping and locking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two locking devices and two limiting devices are provided, and the two locking devices and two limiting devices are arranged sequentially along the first direction.
8. A screw flipping and locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The mounting frame is also provided with a protective component. The protective component and the locking device are respectively located on both sides of the transport component in the transport direction. The protective component includes a fixing part and a protective part. The fixing part is provided on the mounting frame and is at the same height as the transport component. The bottom of the protective part is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing part, and the protective part is inclined to the transport component in a direction away from the mounting frame.
9. A screw flipping and locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The mounting frame is also provided with a return flow assembly, which is located below the transport assembly and is opposite to the first direction.
10. A screw flipping and locking mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The transport assembly includes a first transport frame, a second transport frame, a first conveyor belt, a second conveyor belt, a drive shaft, a driven shaft, and a drive motor. The first and second transport frames are both arranged along a first direction and are arranged opposite to each other. The drive shaft and the driven shaft are located at opposite ends of the length direction of the first transport frame. One end of the drive shaft is connected to the first transport frame, and the other end of the drive shaft is connected to the second transport frame. Both ends of the driven shaft are connected to the first and second transport frames, respectively. The first conveyor belt is sleeved on the first transport frame, and both ends of the first conveyor belt are sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The second conveyor belt is arranged on the second transport frame, and both ends of the second conveyor belt are sleeved on the drive shaft and the driven shaft, respectively. The limiting device is disposed between the first transport frame and the second transport frame.