Engine gear blank collecting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mechanical equipment, and discloses an engine gear blank collecting device which comprises a conveying belt, a collecting column vertically arranged at the tail end of the conveying belt and a material guiding head arranged at the top end of the collecting column. The collecting column is located below the discharging opening, the center line of the discharging opening coincides with the axis of the collecting column, and the top end of the material guiding head is close to the position under the discharging opening and is in a conical design. The gear blank collecting device has the effect of reducing collision and damage of gear blanks in the collecting process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of mechanical equipment technology, and in particular to an engine gear blank collecting device. Background Technology

[0002] Engine gear blanks are a crucial component of engine manufacturing, and their quality directly impacts the precision, strength, and wear resistance of the final product. With the rapid development of modern industry, efficient production processes have become a key factor in enhancing enterprise competitiveness. Particularly in the automotive manufacturing industry, the quality of engine gears not only affects the performance of the entire vehicle but also directly determines its safety and service life. Therefore, optimizing the production and management processes for engine gear blanks is of great significance for improving overall production efficiency and product quality.

[0003] Currently, the processing of engine gear blanks has been largely automated. However, the unloaded gear blanks accumulate at the processing area, which can affect the unloading of subsequent gear blanks. Therefore, workers need to collect the processed gear blanks in a timely manner so that the unloading process can continue.

[0004] To avoid the accumulation of unloaded gear blanks at the processing area, manual collection or semi-automatic equipment is typically used. While manual collection is flexible, it is labor-intensive, inefficient, and prone to product damage due to improper operation. Furthermore, high unloading speeds can lead to chaotic manual collection, reducing the efficiency of subsequent sorting, handling, and storage, significantly increasing production costs and labor intensity. Semi-automatic equipment usually combines conveyor belts and fixed collection troughs. The conveyor belt promptly transports the unloaded gear blanks away from the processing area and into the collection trough. Although the unloading process continues, the blanks are prone to collisions during the descent, causing surface scratches and affecting subsequent processing quality and yield. In addition, these devices often lack effective detection and adjustment mechanisms, failing to monitor the collection status in real time, leading to accumulation and further reducing production efficiency.

[0005] Traditional manual collection and simple semi-automatic collection equipment cannot effectively avoid collisions between gear blanks when processing a large number of gear blanks. This can lead to surface damage to the gear blanks and seriously affect the accuracy of subsequent processing and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0006] To reduce the possibility of damage during the collection of gear blanks, this application provides an engine gear blank collection device.

[0007] The engine gear blank collection device provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An engine gear blank collecting device includes a conveyor belt, a collecting column vertically arranged at the end of the conveyor belt, and a guide head arranged at the top of the collecting column. The end of the conveyor belt has a discharge port, which is arc-shaped and matches the shape of the gear blank. The collecting column is located below the discharge port, and the center line of the discharge port coincides with the axis of the collecting column. The top of the guide head is close to the bottom of the discharge port and has a conical design.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the engine gear blank collecting device ensures that the gear blank smoothly enters the collecting column during the unloading process, reducing surface damage caused by collisions, and improving the collection efficiency and safety of the gear blank. In particular, the arc-shaped design of the discharge port matches the shape of the gear blank, allowing the gear blank to transition more smoothly to the guide head and then accurately fall into the collecting column, reducing the risk of jamming and blockage. In addition, the conical design of the guide head helps guide the gear blank to descend smoothly, avoiding the impact of lateral impact forces on the gear blank.

[0010] Optionally, an electric slide rail is provided at the end of the conveyor belt. The length direction of the electric slide rail is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt. A slide block is slidably arranged on the electric slide rail. Several fixed seats are distributed on the slide block. The collecting column is provided for each fixed seat and can be detachably installed on the fixed seat.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric slide rail design allows the slide block to move laterally at the end of the conveyor belt, enabling the collection columns on multiple fixed seats to sequentially receive the gear blanks falling from the discharge port. This design not only improves collection efficiency but also avoids the problem of long-term accumulation at a single collection point, reduces the need for manual intervention, and enhances the automation level and stability of the entire production process. Furthermore, the detachable collection columns facilitate maintenance and replacement, further enhancing the flexibility and practicality of the equipment.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes a frame, on which the conveyor belt and electric slide rail are mounted. A sensor is installed on the frame below the material inlet. The sensor’s signal emission direction is toward the corresponding collection column. Each collection column is provided with an induction through hole for the sensor’s ray emission signal to pass through. The sensor and the electric slide rail are electrically connected to the control box.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the sensor can accurately detect the accumulation of gear blanks in the collection column and feed the data back to the control box. When a collection column reaches its preset maximum capacity, the control box immediately activates the electric slide rail, moving the slide block to the next available collection column, ensuring that the gear blanks can smoothly enter the new collection column without blockage. This intelligent design not only improves production efficiency but also effectively avoids production line stagnation caused by insufficient human intervention. Simultaneously, the sensor through-hole design on each collection column ensures the reliability of signal transmission, enhancing the stability and safety of the system.

[0014] Optionally, the fixing base includes a mounting plate and a fixing column. The mounting plate is disposed on the slide, and the fixing column is vertically disposed at the center of the mounting plate. The bottom end of the collecting column is provided with a mounting hole, which is inserted into the fixing column.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the mounting base enables the collection column to be installed and replaced quickly and easily, improving the flexibility and maintenance convenience of the equipment. The mounting plate, situated on the slide, provides a stable installation platform, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the mounting column's position. The mounting column is vertically positioned at the center of the mounting plate, interlocking with the mounting hole at the bottom of the collection column, achieving a quick and reliable connection and reducing installation time and complexity. This structure is simple and easy to implement, while ensuring the stability and reliability of the collection column.

[0016] Optionally, the slide is provided with a positioning pin, which is located near the outer edge of the mounting plate, and the bottom outer ring of the collecting column is provided with a positioning flange, which is provided with a concave hole that engages with the positioning pin.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning pin on the electric slide rail works in conjunction with the positioning flange and its recessed hole on the outer ring of the bottom of the collection column, ensuring rapid and accurate docking of the collection column during installation. This allows the sensor to be accurately aligned with the sensing through hole, improving the overall stability and reliability of the device. At the same time, this structural design simplifies the installation and disassembly process, reduces the time and difficulty of manual operation, and improves production efficiency.

[0018] Optionally, a stop block is provided at each end of the electric slide rail. When the slide moves to the end of the electric slide rail, the slide contacts the stop block to restrict the slide from continuing to move.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the stop block effectively prevents excessive movement of the slide on the electric guide rail, ensuring that the slide is always within a safe working range. This not only improves the stability of equipment operation but also avoids mechanical failures caused by the slide exceeding the rail's limits, guaranteeing the continuity and reliability of the gear blank collection process.

[0020] Optionally, the feed head is made of soft silicone.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide head is made of soft silicone, which can effectively reduce the impact force generated when the gear blank comes into contact with the guide head during the falling process, prevent surface scratches or damage, ensure the surface quality of the gear blank, and improve the accuracy and yield of subsequent processing.

[0022] Optionally, a support plate is provided on the top of the frame, the support plate is arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt, a limit plate is covered on the conveyor belt, and multiple adjusting screws are arranged on the top surface of the limit plate along the length direction. The adjusting screws pass through the support plate in the vertical direction and are connected to nuts by threads. The nuts abut against the top surface of the support plate.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the engine gear blank collecting device can effectively prevent the gear blank from shifting and shaking during the conveying process, ensuring that the gear blank accurately enters the discharge port and is smoothly guided to the collecting column, thus improving the stability and reliability of the entire collecting process. At the same time, the design of the adjusting screw allows the height of the limiting plate to be adjusted according to actual needs, accommodating gear blanks of different sizes, enhancing the applicability and flexibility of the device.

[0024] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0025] 1. This engine gear blank collecting device ensures that the gear blanks smoothly enter the collecting column during the unloading process, reducing surface damage caused by collisions and improving the collection efficiency and safety of the gear blanks. Specifically, the arc-shaped design of the discharge port matches the shape of the gear blank, allowing the gear blank to transition more smoothly to the guide head and then accurately fall into the collecting column, reducing the risk of jamming and blockage. Furthermore, the conical design of the guide head helps guide the gear blank to descend smoothly, avoiding the impact of lateral impact forces on the gear blank.

[0026] 2. The electric slide rail design allows the slide block to move laterally at the end of the conveyor belt, enabling the collection columns on multiple fixed seats to sequentially collect gear blanks falling from the discharge port. This design not only improves collection efficiency but also avoids the problem of long-term accumulation at a single collection point, reduces the need for manual intervention, and enhances the automation level and stability of the entire production process. Furthermore, the detachable collection columns facilitate maintenance and replacement, further enhancing the flexibility and practicality of the equipment.

[0027] 3. The sensors accurately detect the accumulation of gear blanks within the collection columns and feed the data back to the control box. When a collection column reaches its preset maximum capacity, the control box immediately activates the electric slide rail, moving the slide block to the next available collection column, ensuring the gear blanks smoothly enter the new column without clogging. This intelligent design not only improves production efficiency but also effectively avoids production line downtime caused by insufficient manual intervention. Simultaneously, the sensor through-hole design on each collection column ensures reliable signal transmission, enhancing system stability and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating the connection relationship between the fixed base and the collection column in the embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure 3 This is an exploded view illustrating the connection between the fixed base and the collecting column in the embodiments of this application.

[0031] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0032] 1. Frame; 11. Support plate; 12. Sensor; 2. Conveyor belt; 21. Material discharge port; 3. Electric slide rail; 31. Stop block; 4. Collection column; 41. Sensor through hole; 42. Mounting hole; 43. Positioning flange; 431. Recessed hole; 5. Guide head; 6. Control box; 61. Alarm; 7. Slide; 71. Positioning pin; 8. Limit plate; 81. Adjusting screw; 82. Nut; 9. Fixed base; 91. Mounting plate; 92. Fixed column. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 This application will be described in further detail.

[0034] This application discloses an engine gear blank collection device.

[0035] Reference Figure 1An engine gear blank collecting device includes a frame 1, a conveyor belt 2, an electric slide rail 3, collecting columns 4, and a guide head 5. A control box 6 is mounted on the side wall of the frame 1. The conveyor belt 2 and the electric slide rail 3 are mounted on the frame 1. A discharge port 21 is provided at the end of the conveyor belt 2. The electric slide rail 3 is located below the discharge port 21, and its length direction is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 2. A slide block 7 is slidably mounted on the electric slide rail 3. Multiple collecting columns 4 are distributed along the length direction of the slide block 7, and all are vertically arranged. The guide head 5 is made of soft silicone and has a conical design. It is coaxially fixed at the top of the collecting column 4. In this embodiment, the discharge port 21 is arc-shaped and matches the shape of the gear blank. When the collecting column 4 moves directly below the discharge port 21, the center line of the discharge port 21 coincides with the axis of the collecting column 4.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 The conveyor belt 2 is started, transporting the gear blanks completed in the upstream process to the discharge port 21. The gear blanks fall from the discharge port 21 onto the guide head 5 and self-center onto the collecting column 4. When a single collecting column 4 is full of gear blanks, the electric slide rail 3 pushes the slide block 7 to slide, so that the next empty collecting column 4 is located below the discharge port 21, and the collection of gear blanks continues. The above steps are repeated until all gear blanks have been collected. After collection is completed, the control box 6 controls the conveyor belt 2 to stop running, and the collecting column 4 that is full of gear blanks is taken out and transported to the designated location for subsequent processing.

[0037] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2 includes several rollers and a belt. The rollers are mounted on the frame 1 via bearings, and the belt is fitted onto the rollers. The conveyor belt 2 can be driven by a motor, which drives the drive roller to rotate via a reducer, thereby realizing the movement of the belt. (The exploded structure of the conveyor belt 2 is not shown in the figure.)

[0038] Reference Figure 1 To ensure the smooth entry of the gear blank into the discharge port 21, a support plate 11 is fixedly installed on the top of the frame 1, perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 2. A limiting plate 8 covers the conveyor belt 2, and multiple adjusting screws 81 are arranged along the length of the top surface of the limiting plate 8. In this embodiment, two screws are used as an example. Both adjusting screws 81 slide vertically through the support plate 11 and are connected to nuts 82 by threads. The nuts 82 are located on the support plate 11 and abut against its top surface. By rotating the nuts 82, the height of the limiting plate 8 can be adjusted to accommodate gear blanks of different thicknesses.

[0039] Reference Figure 1In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2 forms two parallel conveying channels within the frame 1. A discharge port 21 is located at the end of each conveying channel. A sensor 12 is installed below each discharge port 21 on the frame 1. The signal emission direction of the sensor 12 is towards the corresponding collection column 4. Each collection column 4 has a sensing through hole 41 through which the emitted signal from the sensor 12 passes. This embodiment uses four collection columns 4 as an example, and the spacing between two adjacent collection columns 4 is matched with the spacing between the two discharge ports 21.

[0040] Reference Figure 1 The electric slide rail 3 is a commercially available device, and its driving method will not be described in detail. The sensor 12 is used to detect whether the gear blank on the collection column 4 is fully loaded. Once the preset threshold is reached, the sensor 12 will send a signal to the control box 6, and the control box 6 will then issue a command to move the electric slide rail 3 to the next collection column 4.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Each collection column 4 is provided with a fixing seat 9 on the slide block 7. The fixing seat 9 includes a mounting plate 91 and a fixing column 92. The mounting plate 91 is fixed to the slide block 7 by bolts. The fixing column 92 is vertically arranged and integrally formed at the center of the mounting plate 91. The bottom end of the collection column 4 is provided with a mounting hole 42, which is inserted into the fixing column 92.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3 A positioning pin 71 is fixedly installed on both sides of the mounting plate 91 along the through direction of the sensing through hole 41 on the slide 7. The positioning pin 71 is located near the outer edge of the mounting plate 91. The bottom outer ring of the collecting column 4 is integrally formed with a positioning flange 43, and the positioning flange 43 has a concave hole 431 that is engaged with the positioning pin 71. This ensures that the collecting column 4 is quickly and accurately aligned during the installation process, so that the sensor 12 is accurately aligned with the sensing through hole 41.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 Each end of the electric slide rail 3 is fixedly provided with a stop block 31. When the slide block 7 moves to the end of the electric slide rail 3, the slide block 7 contacts the stop block 31 to restrict the slide block 7 from continuing to move.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 In order to improve the safety of equipment operation, an alarm 61 is installed on the top of the control box 6. In this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2, sensor 12, electric slide rail 3, alarm 61 and other electric equipment are all electrically connected to the control box 6.

[0045] The implementation principle of the engine gear blank collection device in this application embodiment is as follows: the conveyor belt 2 is started, and the gear blanks completed in the upstream process are transported to the discharge port 21 under the adjustment of the limiting plate 8; the gear blanks fall sequentially from the discharge port 21 onto the collection column 4. Since the top of the collection column 4 is fixed with a conical soft rubber guide head 5, the gear blanks can be self-centered and fitted onto the collection column 4;

[0046] When the gear blank continuously falls onto the collecting column 4, the signal transmitting end of the sensor 12 will be blocked by the gear blank. At this time, the sensor 12 will send an electrical signal to the control box 6. After receiving the electrical signal, the control box 6 controls the electric slide rail 3 to work, pushing the slide block 7 to slide along the electric slide rail 3, so that the next empty collecting column 4 is located below the dropping port 21, and continues to collect the gear blank.

[0047] Repeat the above steps until all gear blanks have been collected. During this process, the stop blocks 31 at both ends of the electric slide rail 3 limit the maximum stroke of the slide block 7 to prevent the slide block 7 from exceeding the predetermined range and damaging the equipment;

[0048] After collection is completed, the conveyor belt 2 is stopped by the control box 6, the collection column 4 which is full of gear blanks is taken out and transported to the designated location for further processing.

[0049] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An engine gear blank collecting device characterized by The utility model provides a kind of material collecting device, including conveying belt (2), collection column (4) vertically arranged in the end of conveying belt (2) and material guide head (5) arranged in the top of collection column (4), the end of the conveying belt (2) is equipped with blanking opening (21), the blanking opening (21) is arranged in arc and is matched with the shape of gear blank, the collection column (4) is below blanking opening (21), and the center line of blanking opening (21) coincides with the axis of collection column (4), the top of the material guide head (5) is close to the directly below of blanking opening (21) and is designed in taper.

2. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 1, wherein The end of the conveying belt (2) is equipped with electric slide rail (3), the length direction of the electric slide rail (3) is vertically arranged with the conveying direction of conveying belt (2), the electric slide rail (3) is slidably provided with slide (7), the slide (7) is distributed with several fixed seat (9), the collection column (4) is provided with one for each fixed seat (9) and can be detachably installed on fixed seat (9).

3. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 2, wherein Further including rack (1), the conveying belt (2) and electric slide rail (3) are arranged on rack (1), the sensor (12) is installed below blanking opening (21) on rack (1), the signal emission direction of the sensor (12) is towards corresponding collection column (4), each collection column (4) is equipped with the inductive through-hole (41) for the ray emission signal of sensor (12) to pass through, the sensor (12) and electric slide rail (3) are electrically connected to control box (6) respectively.

4. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 2, wherein The fixed seat (9) includes mounting disc (91) and fixed column (92), the mounting disc (91) is arranged on the slide (7), the fixed column (92) is vertically arranged in the center position of mounting disc (91), the bottom end of the collection column (4) is provided with mounting hole (42), and the mounting hole (42) is inserted and matched with the fixed column (92).

5. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 4, wherein The slide (7) is provided with positioning pin (71), the positioning pin (71) is arranged close to the outer edge of mounting disc (91), the bottom outer ring of the collection column (4) is provided with positioning flange (43), and the positioning flange (43) is provided with recessed hole (431) matched with the positioning pin (71).

6. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 2, wherein The two ends of the electric slide rail (3) are each provided with one stop block (31), when the slide (7) moves to the terminal of the electric slide rail (3), the slide (7) is in contact with the stop block (31) to limit the continuous movement of the slide (7).

7. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 1, wherein The material guide head (5) is made of soft silica gel.

8. An engine gear blank collection device as in claim 3, wherein The top of the rack (1) is provided with support plate (11), the support plate (11) is arranged perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveying belt (2), the conveying belt (2) is covered with limit plate (8), the top surface of the limit plate (8) is arranged with a plurality of adjusting screws (81) along the length direction, the adjusting screws (81) pass through the support plate (11) along the vertical direction and are connected with nuts (82) through threads, and the nuts (82) abut against the top surface of the support plate (11).

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