Transportation mechanism applied to industrial equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of industrial equipment, and provides a conveying mechanism applied to industrial equipment, which comprises an annular track and a conveying component, and a tool component is arranged on the conveying component; the tool assembly comprises a rolling wheel set, the tool assembly circularly reciprocates along with the conveying component, and the rolling wheel set of the tool assembly rolls on the annular track; the conveying mechanism further comprises a positioning arm mechanism, the tool assembly moves to the position of the corresponding machining mechanism along the annular track along with the conveying component, one end of the positioning arm mechanism acts on the tool assembly, the tool assembly is positioned on the annular track, and the machining movable end of the machining mechanism moves towards the tool assembly so that conveying and machining of workpieces can be achieved. According to the mechanism, the annular track design is adopted, the conveying component and the tool assembly are combined, and efficient and accurate conveying of workpieces among a plurality of machining stations can be achieved. And by arranging the positioning arm mechanism, it is guaranteed that the tool assembly can be accurately positioned when reaching the machining position, and the stability and precision of the machining process are guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of industrial equipment, and specifically to a transportation mechanism applied to industrial equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In industrial production, automated transport mechanisms are one of the key pieces of equipment for achieving efficient and precise production. With the continuous improvement of industrial automation, traditional transport methods are gradually failing to meet the demands of modern manufacturing for production efficiency, precision, and flexibility. Especially in applications requiring continuous multi-stage processing, how to achieve rapid and accurate transfer of workpieces between multiple processing stations has become a problem to be solved.

[0003] Existing transport mechanisms typically employ linear or simple circular track designs. While these can achieve basic transport functions, they have several shortcomings in practical applications. For example, linear track transport mechanisms have low switching efficiency between multiple workstations and require a large footprint; while simple circular track mechanisms, although capable of cyclic transport, often fail to meet the requirements of high-precision machining in terms of workpiece positioning accuracy and stability. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention proposes a transport mechanism for industrial equipment. The mechanism employs a circular track design, combined with reciprocating conveying components and tooling assemblies, enabling efficient and precise workpiece transfer between multiple processing stations. Simultaneously, a positioning arm mechanism ensures accurate positioning of the tooling assemblies upon arrival at the processing location, thereby guaranteeing the stability and precision of the processing. This design not only improves production efficiency but also significantly enhances processing quality, demonstrating broad application prospects.

[0005] A transport mechanism designed for this purpose and applied to industrial equipment includes a circular track and a conveying component that reciprocates along the circular track, the conveying component being provided with tooling components that cooperate with a processing mechanism.

[0006] The tooling assembly includes a set of rolling wheels that roll in conjunction with the circular track. The tooling assembly reciprocates in a cycle following the conveying component, and the rolling wheels of the tooling assembly roll on the circular track.

[0007] The transport mechanism also includes a positioning arm mechanism for positioning the tooling assembly. The tooling assembly moves along the circular track with the conveying component to the position of the corresponding processing mechanism. One end of the positioning arm mechanism acts on the tooling assembly, and the tooling assembly is positioned on the circular track. The processing end of the processing mechanism moves toward the tooling assembly to realize the transport and processing of the workpiece.

[0008] The circular track includes connected straight and curved sections, and the rolling wheel assembly includes four rolling wheels arranged in a quadrilateral or three rolling wheels arranged in a triangular pattern, so that the rolling wheel assembly of the tooling assembly rolls on the straight and curved sections of the circular track.

[0009] The rolling wheel assembly includes an eccentric rolling wheel that oscillates eccentrically on the tooling assembly and a concentric rolling wheel that is rotatably mounted on the tooling assembly. An annular track is positioned on the roller groove between the eccentric rolling wheel and the concentric rolling wheel. The rolling wheel assembly of the tooling assembly rolls on the annular track, and the eccentric rolling wheel oscillates on the tooling assembly to adjust the tightness of the fit between the roller groove and the annular track.

[0010] The roller assembly includes rollers rotatably mounted on the tooling assembly. Each roller includes a first limiting block and a second limiting block, and the annular track is relatively limited between the first limiting block and the second limiting block.

[0011] The tooling assembly includes a positioning mating block with a positioning groove. The positioning arm mechanism includes a positioning arm movably mounted on the positioning arm mechanism and a positioning arm driver that is connected to the positioning arm in a transmission. The tooling assembly moves to the corresponding processing position under the transport mechanism. The positioning arm driver drives the positioning arm to act on the positioning groove of the tooling assembly so as to lock the tooling assembly in the corresponding processing position during the transport mechanism.

[0012] The tooling assembly includes a first connecting block for mounting the rolling wheel assembly and a second connecting block for connecting to the conveying component. The connection between the first connecting block and the second connecting block is provided with a left and right adjustment hole that cooperates with a first adjusting fastener. The first adjusting fastener releases the locking force to adjust the relative left and right position between the first connecting block and the second connecting block, thereby adjusting the left and right position of the first connecting block on the transport mechanism.

[0013] The second connecting block is provided with an up-and-down adjustment hole that cooperates with the second adjusting connector. The second adjusting connector releases the locking force to adjust the relative up-and-down position between the second connecting block and the conveying component, thereby adjusting the up-and-down position of the entire tooling assembly on the transport mechanism.

[0014] The conveying component is provided with a first transmission member that is driven to the conveying driver. The output end of the conveying driver is driven to the first transmission member. The conveying speed of the conveying mechanism can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation speed of the output end of the conveying driver; or, the conveying position of the tooling component can be obtained by adjusting the number of rotations of the output end of the conveying driver and the conveying speed.

[0015] The tooling assembly includes a tooling plate for positioning and placing the workpiece. The tooling plate is provided with a positioning part that is adapted to the shape of the workpiece. The tooling plate is detachably installed on the tooling assembly so that different models of tooling plates can be replaced on the tooling assembly.

[0016] The processing mechanism is equipped with a detector for detecting when the tooling components reach the corresponding processing position.

[0017] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] This mechanism employs a circular track design, combined with reciprocating conveyor components and tooling assemblies, enabling efficient and precise workpiece transfer between multiple processing stations. Simultaneously, a positioning arm mechanism ensures accurate positioning of the tooling assemblies upon arrival at the processing location, thereby guaranteeing the stability and precision of the processing. This design not only improves production efficiency but also significantly enhances processing quality, demonstrating broad application prospects. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a transportation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the positioning arm mechanism acting on the tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning arm mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention, which does not act on the tooling assembly.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly and disassembly structure of a tooling component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of a tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the concentric rolling wheel and eccentric rolling wheel of a tooling assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 9This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a positioning arm mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] See Figures 1-9 A transport mechanism applied to industrial equipment includes a circular track 4 and a conveying component 1 that reciprocates along the circular track 4. The conveying component 1 is provided with a tooling assembly 3 that cooperates with the processing mechanism.

[0031] The tooling assembly 3 includes a set of rolling wheels that roll in cooperation with the annular track 4. The tooling assembly 3 follows the conveying component 1 in a cyclic reciprocating motion, and the set of rolling wheels of the tooling assembly 3 rolls on the annular track 4.

[0032] The transport mechanism also includes a positioning arm mechanism 8 for positioning the tooling assembly 3. The tooling assembly 3 follows the conveying component 1 along the circular track 4 to the position of the corresponding processing mechanism. One end of the positioning arm mechanism 8 acts on the tooling assembly 3, and the tooling assembly 3 is positioned on the circular track 4. The processing movable end of the processing mechanism moves toward the tooling assembly 3 to realize the transport and processing of the workpiece.

[0033] The design of the rolling wheel assembly makes the tooling component 3 move more smoothly on the circular track 4, reducing vibration and offset, and improving the stability and accuracy of transportation.

[0034] The positioning arm mechanism 8 ensures the precise positioning of the tooling assembly 3 when it reaches the processing position, preventing the workpiece from shifting during processing and improving processing accuracy and product quality.

[0035] In this embodiment, the transport mechanism includes a base plate 24, and the annular track 4 is fixedly mounted on the base plate 24 by screws. The positioning arm mechanism 8 includes two fixed arms 25 spaced apart. Both fixed arms 25 are fixed to the base plate 24 by bolts or other fixing connectors. Each fixed arm 25 is provided with a vertical arm 26, which is fixed to the corresponding fixed arm 25 by bolts. Each vertical arm 26 is provided with a bearing and a rotating shaft 27 that passes through the bearing. The rotating shaft 27 also passes through the positioning arm 15 on the positioning arm mechanism 8. The number of positioning arms 15 is set according to the number of tooling components 3. The conveying component 1 is provided with two or more tooling components 3. The rotating shaft 27 is also provided with a transmission arm 28. The transmission arm 28 and the multiple positioning arms 15 are connected in series through the rotating shaft 27. One end of the transmission arm 28 is connected to the output end of the positioning arm driver 16. The positioning arm driver 16 is a cylinder, and the cylinder body is fixed on the bracket 29. The bracket 29 is fixed to the frame of the equipment by screws. The base plate 24 has a mounting clearance corresponding to the transmission connection between the transmission arm 28 and the positioning arm driver 16. The positioning arm driver 16 drives the transmission arm 28 to swing, and the positioning arm 15, which is connected to the transmission arm 28 through the rotating shaft 27, swings with the transmission arm 28. The two ends of the rotating shaft 27 are limited and movable in the corresponding bearings. When the tooling assembly 3 reaches the corresponding conveying position and corresponds to the corresponding processing mechanism, the positioning arm driver 16 drives the transmission arm 28 and the positioning arm 15 to move, so that the positioning arm 15 acts on the tooling assembly 3. The tooling assembly 3 is positioned on the circular track 4, and the processing part of the processing mechanism acts on the workpiece of the tooling assembly 3. The processing mechanism can be a drilling mechanism or a grinding mechanism, etc.

[0036] In this embodiment, multiple processing mechanisms, positioning arm mechanisms 8, and tooling components 3 can be provided. The circular track 4 design enables the cyclic transport of tooling components 3, reducing the equipment footprint and improving transport efficiency. The cooperation between the conveying component 1 and the tooling components 3 allows the workpiece to be seamlessly switched between multiple processing stations, meeting the needs of continuous processing.

[0037] In this embodiment, the conveying component 1 is a chain, and the base plate 24 is provided with a first sprocket and a second sprocket. The first sprocket and the second sprocket are respectively engaged with the chain. One of the sprockets is connected to the conveying driver 2 for transmission. The conveying driver 2 is a servo motor, and the motor shaft of the servo motor is connected to the shaft hole of the sprocket.

[0038] The circular track 4 includes a straight section 9 and an arc section 10 connected to each other. The rolling wheel set includes four rolling wheels arranged in a quadrilateral or three rolling wheels arranged in a triangular pattern, so that the rolling wheel set of the tooling assembly 3 rolls on the straight section 9 and the arc section 10 of the circular track 4.

[0039] In this embodiment, by providing four rolling wheels arranged in a quadrilateral on the tooling assembly 3, the tooling assembly 3 can travel on the straight section 9 and the arc section 10 of the circular track 4, thereby following the movement of the circular conveying component 1 and moving on the circular track 4. The tooling assembly 3 can travel in straight lines and arcs along the circular track 4 through the four rolling wheels.

[0040] The rolling wheel assembly includes an eccentric rolling wheel 5 that oscillates eccentrically on the tooling assembly 3, and a concentric rolling wheel 6 that is rotatably mounted on the tooling assembly 3. An annular track 4 is positioned on the roller groove 7 between the eccentric rolling wheel 5 and the concentric rolling wheel 6. The rolling wheel assembly of the tooling assembly 3 rolls on the annular track 4, and the eccentric rolling wheel 5 oscillates on the tooling assembly 3 to adjust the tightness of the fit between the roller groove 7 and the annular track 4. The oscillation design of the eccentric rolling wheel 5 can adjust the tightness of the fit between the roller groove 7 and the annular track 4, ensuring the smooth movement of the tooling assembly 3 on different track sections.

[0041] In this embodiment, there are two eccentric rolling wheels 5 and two concentric rolling wheels 6. The two eccentric rolling wheels 5 are located below the two concentric rolling wheels 6. The center points of the concentric rolling wheel 6 and the eccentric rolling wheel 5 directly below it are not on the same axis and are offset.

[0042] The roller assembly includes rollers rotatably mounted on the tooling assembly 3. Each roller includes a first limiting block 11 and a second limiting block 12. The annular track 4 is relatively limited between the first limiting block 11 and the second limiting block 12 to prevent the tooling assembly 3 from detaching from the annular track 4, while ensuring the stable transport of the tooling assembly 3.

[0043] The tooling assembly 3 includes a positioning mating block 13, which has a positioning groove 14. The positioning arm mechanism 8 includes a positioning arm 15 movably mounted on the positioning arm mechanism 8 and a positioning arm driver 16 that is connected to the positioning arm 15 in a transmission manner. The tooling assembly 3 moves to the corresponding processing position under the transport action of the transport mechanism. The positioning arm driver 16 drives the positioning arm 15 to act on the positioning groove 14 of the tooling assembly 3 so as to lock the tooling assembly 3 in the corresponding processing position during the transport process.

[0044] The tooling assembly 3 includes a first connecting block 17 for mounting the rolling wheel assembly and a second connecting block 18 connected to the conveying component 1. The connection between the first connecting block 17 and the second connecting block 18 is provided with a left and right adjustment hole 19 that cooperates with the first adjusting fastener. The first adjusting fastener releases the locking force to adjust the relative left and right position between the first connecting block 17 and the second connecting block 18, thereby adjusting the left and right position of the first connecting block 17 on the transport mechanism.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first adjusting fastener is a screw, nut, or other fastener.

[0046] In this embodiment, the first connecting block 17 is provided with a shaft hole for connecting the connecting shaft. The connecting shaft is used to insert the rolling wheel and the bearing. One end of the connecting shaft is provided with a nut to prevent the connecting shaft from detaching from the first connecting block 17.

[0047] When the conveying component 1 is provided with two spaced tooling components 3, the left and right distance between the two tooling components 3 can be adjusted by adjusting the left and right positions of the first connecting block 17 of each tooling component 3 on the transport mechanism.

[0048] When adjusting the left and right distance between the two tooling components 3, the distance between the two adjacent positioning arm groups should also be adjusted. The positioning arm 15 is provided with an open clamping groove that mates with the rotating shaft 27. The positioning arm 15 corresponds to the open clamping groove.

[0049] The second connecting block 18 is provided with an up-down adjustment hole 20 that cooperates with the second adjusting connector 21. The second adjusting connector 21 releases the locking force to adjust the relative up-down position between the second connecting block 18 and the conveying component 1, thereby adjusting the up-down position of the entire tooling assembly 3 on the transport mechanism.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second adjusting connector 21 is a fastener such as a screw and nut, and the second connecting block 18 is fixedly connected to the chain block of the chain through the second adjusting connector 21.

[0051] The conveying component 1 is provided with a first transmission component 22 that is connected to the conveying driver 2. The output end of the conveying driver 2 is connected to the first transmission component 22. The conveying speed of the conveying mechanism can be adjusted by adjusting the rotation speed of the output end of the conveying driver 2; or, the conveying position of the tooling component 3 can be obtained by adjusting the number of rotations of the output end of the conveying driver 2 and the conveying speed.

[0052] The precise control of the conveyor drive 2 enables flexible adjustment of the conveying speed, while also allowing real-time acquisition of the position information of the tooling group 3, facilitating automated control and precise management of the processing.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first transmission component 22 is a first sprocket, which can be replaced by a synchronous belt pulley.

[0054] The tooling assembly 3 includes a tooling plate 23 for positioning and placing the workpiece. The tooling plate 23 is provided with a positioning part adapted to the shape of the workpiece. The tooling plate 23 is detachably mounted on the tooling assembly 3, allowing for the replacement of different models of tooling plates 23 on the tooling assembly 3. The tooling plate 23 can be replaced according to the workpiece, and can be provided with corresponding clamps for holding the workpiece to prevent the workpiece from shifting during transport, thus avoiding affecting the workpiece's processing quality and accuracy.

[0055] In this embodiment, the tooling plate 23 is fixed to the tooling assembly 3 by means of screws.

[0056] The processing mechanism is equipped with a detector for detecting when the tooling assembly 3 reaches the corresponding processing position.

[0057] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A transport mechanism applied to industrial equipment, characterized in that: The device comprises a circular track (4) and a conveying component (1) moving along the circular track (4) in a reciprocating manner, and a tool assembly (3) is arranged on the conveying component (1) and cooperates with a machining mechanism. The tool assembly (3) comprises a rolling wheel set rolling with the circular track (4), and the tool assembly (3) moves along with the conveying component (1) in a reciprocating manner, and the rolling wheel set of the tool assembly (3) rolls on the circular track (4). The conveying mechanism further comprises a positioning arm mechanism (8) for positioning the tool assembly (3), the tool assembly (3) moves along with the conveying component (1) to a corresponding machining mechanism position on the circular track (4), one end of the positioning arm mechanism (8) acts on the tool assembly (3), the tool assembly (3) is positioned on the circular track (4), and a machining active end of the machining mechanism moves towards the tool assembly (3) to realize conveying and machining of a workpiece.

2. Transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circular track (4) comprises a straight line segment (9) and an arc segment (10) connected with each other, and the rolling wheel set comprises four rolling wheels arranged in a quadrilateral shape or three rolling wheels arranged in a triangular shape, so that the rolling wheel set of the tool assembly (3) rolls on the straight line segment (9) and the arc segment (10) of the circular track (4).

3. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The rolling wheel set comprises an eccentric rolling wheel (5) eccentrically swinging on the tool assembly (3) and a concentric rolling wheel (6) rotatingly arranged on the tool assembly (3), the circular track (4) is limited on a rolling wheel groove (7) between the eccentric rolling wheel (5) and the concentric rolling wheel (6), the rolling wheel set of the tool assembly (3) rolls on the circular track (4), and the eccentric rolling wheel (5) swings on the tool assembly (3) to adjust the tightness of the rolling wheel groove (7) and the circular track (4).

4. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The rolling wheel set comprises a rolling wheel rotatingly arranged on the tool assembly (3), the rolling wheel comprises a first limiting block (11) and a second limiting block (12), and the circular track (4) is limited between the first limiting block (11) and the second limiting block (12).

5. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The tool assembly (3) comprises a positioning fitting block (13) provided with a positioning groove (14), the positioning arm mechanism (8) comprises a positioning arm (15) movably arranged on the positioning arm mechanism (8) and a positioning arm driver (16) in transmission connection with the positioning arm (15), the tool assembly (3) moves to a corresponding machining mechanism position under the conveying action of the conveying mechanism, the positioning arm driver (16) drives the positioning arm (15) to act on the positioning groove (14) of the tool assembly (3) to lock the tool assembly (3) on the corresponding machining position during the conveying process of the conveying mechanism.

6. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The tool assembly (3) comprises a first connecting block (17) for mounting a rolling wheel set, and a second connecting block (18) connected with the conveying component (1), and a left-right adjusting hole portion (19) is arranged at the connection between the first connecting block (17) and the second connecting block (18) and cooperates with a first adjusting fastener, the first adjusting fastener releases a locking force to adjust the relative left-right position between the first connecting block (17) and the second connecting block (18), and further adjust the left-right position of the first connecting block (17) on the conveying mechanism.

7. Transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second connecting block (18) is provided with an up-down adjusting hole portion (20) cooperating with a second adjusting connecting piece (21), and the second adjusting connecting piece (21) releases a locking force to adjust the relative up-down position between the second connecting block (18) and the conveying component (1), and further adjust the up-down position of the entire tool assembly (3) on the conveying mechanism.

8. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The conveying component (1) is provided with a first transmission member (22) in transmission connection with a conveying driver (2), the output end of the conveying driver (2) is in transmission connection with the first transmission member (22), the conveying speed of the conveying mechanism is adjusted by adjusting the rotating speed of the output end of the conveying driver (2), or the conveying speed is obtained by the rotating number of the output end of the conveying driver (2), so as to obtain the conveying position of the tool assembly (3).

9. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The tool assembly (3) comprises a tool plate (23) for positioning and placing a workpiece, the tool plate (23) is provided with a positioning portion matched with the shape of the workpiece, and the tool plate (23) is detachably mounted on the tool assembly (3) to replace different models of tool plates (23) on the tool assembly (3).

10. The transport mechanism for use on industrial equipment of claim 1, wherein: The processing mechanism is provided with a detector for detecting the arrival of the tool assembly (3) at the corresponding processing position.

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