Clutch disc feeding device

By designing a clutch plate feeding device with a stacking cylinder and gripper structure, the problem of mismatch between the grinding process and the feeding cycle of the testing machine was solved, realizing automated feeding and improving production efficiency.

CN223962837UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03HUANGSHAN BENMA GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-28
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The traditional grinding process is difficult to match with the feeding cycle of the testing machine, resulting in manual feeding and affecting production efficiency.

Method used

Design a clutch disc feeding device that uses a stacked cylinder and a gripper structure. The gripper is controlled by a drive component to achieve orderly feeding of clutch discs.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved automated feeding of clutch plates, improved production efficiency, reduced manual intervention, and met the feeding requirements of the testing machine.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a clutch plate feeding device which comprises a material stacking barrel, the material stacking barrel is of a vertically-installed barrel-shaped structure, and a material stacking inner cavity is formed in the material stacking barrel. Two groups of mounting grooves are formed in the peripheral wall of the stacking barrel, and the two groups of mounting grooves are parallel up and down and are distributed at intervals; clamping jaws are installed in the two sets of installation grooves and include the upper clamping jaw and the lower clamping jaw, the distance between the upper clamping jaw and the lower clamping jaw is equal to the thickness of one clutch plate, the upper clamping jaw and the lower clamping jaw are each composed of a left clamping piece and a right clamping piece, and driving assemblies are installed at one ends of the left clamping pieces and the right clamping pieces. The driving assembly is used for driving the left clamping piece and the right clamping piece to move oppositely or oppositely so as to clamp or release the clutch plates in the stacking inner cavity. The stacking barrel is designed to be used for storing the clutch plates, the two sets of clamping jaws are installed in the stacking barrel to control loosening of the clutch plates, and therefore the function of sequential feeding is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sunshade curtain technology, specifically a clutch plate feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] Clutch plates typically undergo pressing, fixing, and grinding during production, followed by inspection. The output cycle of the traditional grinding process is difficult to match with the feeding cycle of the inspection machine. The existing solution is to collect the output material at the end of the grinding process and then transport it to the inspection machine for manual feeding. During manual feeding, preliminary visual inspection of the product can be performed. However, existing vision-based inspection machines do not rely on human visual inspection, so it is necessary to design a feeding device at the input end of such machines to address the issue of low feeding power. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clutch disc feeding device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a clutch disc feeding device, comprising a stacking cylinder, the stacking cylinder being a vertically installed cylindrical structure, and a stacking cavity being provided inside the stacking cylinder;

[0005] The stacking cylinder has two sets of mounting grooves on its peripheral wall. The two sets of mounting grooves are parallel to each other and spaced apart.

[0006] Both sets of mounting slots are equipped with grippers, namely upper grippers and lower grippers. The upper grippers and lower grippers are separated by a distance equal to the thickness of a clutch plate. Both upper grippers and lower grippers are composed of left and right grippers. A drive assembly is installed at one end of each left and right gripper. The drive assembly is used to drive the left and right grippers to move relative to or towards each other, so as to clamp or release the clutch plate in the stacked material cavity.

[0007] Preferably, the driving component is a finger cylinder, and the support portion of the finger cylinder is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the stacking cylinder.

[0008] Preferably, the left and right clips have the same structure and are installed symmetrically to each other.

[0009] Preferably, the ends of the left and right clamps closest to the drive assembly are the connecting ends. The distal end of the connecting end is provided with a clamping end, and the connecting end is transitioned to the clamping end by an arc-shaped structure, with the clamping end being laterally wider than the connecting end.

[0010] Preferably, the outer clamping end face of the clamping end is designed to conform to the clutch disc.

[0011] Preferably, the stacking cylinder is installed at the input end of the clutch disc detection device, and a conveyor belt is installed at the bottom of the stacking cylinder, which conveys the material towards the clutch disc detection device.

[0012] Preferably, the stacking cylinder has a cylindrical structure, and the upper end of the stacking cylinder has a flared structure.

[0013] Preferably, the upper and lower jaws alternately clamp and release.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: this utility model is designed with a stacking cylinder for storing clutch plates, and the release and release of the clutch plates are controlled by installing two sets of grippers in the stacking cylinder, thereby realizing the function of sequential feeding. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model in its installed state;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the stacking cylinder structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper mounting structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper of this utility model during operation;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clip structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a clutch disc feeding device, which is installed at the input end of the testing machine 1, as shown in the figure. Figure 1 As shown, a conveyor belt 2 is installed at the bottom of the feeding device 3, and the conveyor belt 2 conveys the material into the clutch plate detection device 1.

[0022] The feeding device 3 includes 1. a stacking cylinder 31, which is a vertically installed cylindrical structure with a stacking cavity 32 inside; the stacking cylinder 31 is a cylindrical structure with an flared upper end.

[0023] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the stacking cylinder 31 has two sets of mounting grooves 311 on its peripheral wall. The two sets of mounting grooves 311 are parallel to each other and spaced apart.

[0024] Reference Figure 3 as well as Figure 4 As shown, both sets of mounting slots 311 are equipped with grippers, namely upper gripper 33 and lower gripper 34; the upper gripper 33 and lower gripper 34 are separated by a distance equal to the thickness of a clutch plate.

[0025] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, both the upper jaw 33 and the lower jaw 34 are composed of a left clamping plate 331 and a right clamping plate 333. A drive assembly is mounted at one end of each of the left and right clamping plates 331 and 333. The drive assembly is used to drive the left and right clamping plates 331 and 333 to translate relative to or towards each other, thereby clamping or releasing the clutch plates in the stacking cylinder 32. The drive assembly is a finger cylinder, and selectable models include HFZ25. The support portion of the finger cylinder is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the stacking cylinder 31.

[0026] like Figure 4 The left clamping plate 331 and the right clamping plate 333 have the same structure and are installed symmetrically. A in the diagram represents the clutch plate product. (Continue referring to...) Figure 5 As shown, the left clamping piece 331 and the right clamping piece 333 have a connecting end 3311 at the end closest to the drive assembly. A clamping end 3312 is located at the distal end of the connecting end 3311. The connecting end 3311 is connected to the clamping end 3312 by an arc-shaped structure, and the clamping end 3312 is laterally wider than the connecting end 3311. This structural design effectively prevents the clamping pieces from vibrating during clamping, thus avoiding clamping instability.

[0027] The outer clamping end face of the clamping end 3312 is designed to mimic the shape of the clutch plate, as shown in the figure. The clutch plate has a circular structure, and the clamping end 3312 uses an arc contour to achieve clamping.

[0028] When using, refer to Figure 3 As shown, in the initial state, both the upper jaw 33 and the lower jaw 34 are clamped. The clutch plates are stacked on top of the upper jaw 33. When feeding is required, the upper jaw 33 loosens while the lower jaw 34 remains clamped. Then, the upper jaw 33 clamps, and the lower jaw 34 loosens, at which point the bottommost clutch plate falls. After the lower jaw 34 loosens, it immediately clamps again to prevent excess clutch plates from falling, while the upper jaw 33 remains loose, waiting for the next feeding. The two jaws alternately loosen and clamp, thus ensuring that only one clutch plate falls at a time. By reasonably controlling the timing of loosening and clamping, a continuous feeding process is achieved.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A clutch disc feeding device, characterized in that: It includes a stacking cylinder (31), which is a vertically installed cylindrical structure, and a stacking cavity (32) is provided inside the stacking cylinder (31); The stacking cylinder (31) has an installation groove (311) on its peripheral wall. There are two sets of installation grooves (311), which are parallel to each other and spaced apart. Both sets of mounting slots (311) are equipped with grippers, namely upper gripper (33) and lower gripper (34). The upper gripper (33) and lower gripper (34) are separated by a distance equal to the thickness of a clutch plate. Both upper gripper (33) and lower gripper (34) are composed of a left gripper (331) and a right gripper (333). A drive assembly is installed at one end of the left gripper (331) and the right gripper (333). The drive assembly is used to drive the left gripper (331) and the right gripper (333) to move relative to or towards each other, so as to clamp or release the clutch plate in the stacked material cavity (32).

2. The clutch disc feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive component is a finger cylinder, and the support part of the finger cylinder is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the stacking cylinder (31).

3. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The left clip (331) and the right clip (333) have the same structure and are installed symmetrically to each other.

4. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left clamp (331) and the right clamp (333) are connected at the end near the drive assembly. The far end of the connecting end (3311) is provided with a clamping end (3312). The connecting end (3311) is connected to the clamping end (3312) by an arc-shaped structure. The clamping end (3312) is laterally wider than the connecting end (3311).

5. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer clamping end face of the clamping end (3312) is designed to conform to the clutch plate.

6. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The stacking cylinder (31) is installed at the input end of the clutch disc detection device (1), and a conveyor belt (2) is installed at the bottom of the stacking cylinder (31). The conveyor belt (2) conveys the material into the clutch disc detection device (1).

7. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stacking cylinder (31) has a cylindrical structure, and the upper end of the stacking cylinder (31) has a flared structure.

8. A clutch disc feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper jaw (33) and the lower jaw (34) alternately clamp and release.