Feeding control mechanism of automatic steel ball cold header

By introducing a quantitative diversion conveying and material impact reduction feeding control mechanism into the cold heading machine, the problems of material blockage and jamming were solved, and a highly efficient and stable production process was achieved.

CN223997240UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17GUANGHAN HENGRUI STEELBALL MFG CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-21
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

Existing cold heading machines are prone to blockage and jamming during the feeding process due to material accumulation, which affects production efficiency and equipment stability.

Method used

A feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls with quantitative diversion conveying and reduced material impact was designed. It includes an isosceles trapezoidal diversion plate, a guide pipe, and a baffle structure. The diversion plate is controlled to slide by an electric push rod to accurately guide the material conveying, avoid blockage, and reduce the impact of the material on the mold.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency and equipment durability, avoids material blockage and equipment wear and tear, and ensures production stability and equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of feeding of cold headers, in particular to a feeding control mechanism of an automatic steel ball cold header. The feeding control mechanism of the automatic steel ball cold header comprises a shell, column bodies are symmetrically fixed to the two sides of the bottom end of the shell, supporting frames are fixed to the ends, away from the shell, of the two column bodies, vertically-rotating die bodies are arranged on the opposite sides of the two supporting frames, a punching machine body is installed in the center of the bottom end of the shell, and the punching machine body is fixedly connected with the bottom end of the shell. An electric push rod is arranged on the surface of one side of the shell. The feeding control mechanism of the automatic cold header for the steel balls has the advantages of being capable of conveying in a quantitative and split-flow mode and reducing impact of materials on a die.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold heading machine feeding technology, and in particular to an automatic cold heading machine feeding control mechanism for steel balls. Background Technology

[0002] A cold heading machine is a specialized piece of equipment used for the mass production of fasteners such as nuts, bolts, washers, and screws. It primarily relies on cold heading technology for processing. In this process, the metal material does not undergo heat treatment; instead, it is shaped into the desired form at room temperature through mechanical pressure. Cold heading not only enables efficient large-scale production but also ensures high precision and consistency of the products. Its principle typically involves placing the metal material in a mold and applying high pressure to achieve deformation processes such as pressing, stretching, and extrusion. Cold heading machines are widely used in the fastener and precision parts industries. Due to their high production capacity, low energy consumption, and high material utilization rate, they have become an indispensable piece of equipment in modern machinery manufacturing. Furthermore, cold heading machines can be customized and adjusted according to the requirements of different products, further enhancing their application value in various industrial fields.

[0003] In existing technologies, cold heading machines often experience blockages in the feeding path due to excessive material accumulation during the feeding operation. Excessive material buildup can prevent material from smoothly entering the machine's feeding channel or cause jams during transport, thus affecting the normal production process. This not only leads to decreased production efficiency but may also cause equipment malfunctions, increasing maintenance and downtime, thereby impacting the overall stability and output of production.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls that can quantitatively divert and convey materials, reducing the impact of materials on the mold.

[0006] The automatic cold heading machine feeding control mechanism for steel balls provided by this utility model includes: a housing, columns symmetrically fixed on both sides of the bottom end of the housing, a support frame fixed at the end of the two columns away from the housing, a vertically rotating mold body provided on the opposite side of the two support frames, a stamping machine body installed at the center of the bottom end of the housing, and an electric push rod provided on one side surface of the housing.

[0007] Preferably, the output end of the electric push rod is fixed with a fixing block, the bottom end of the housing is laterally slidable with a diverter plate, the side of the fixing block near the housing is fixed to the diverter plate by a connecting rod, the bottom end of the housing is provided with a sliding groove for the diverter plate to slide, the top end of the housing is provided with a feeding hopper, and the feeding hopper and the sliding groove are connected by a connecting pipe.

[0008] Preferably, the shape of the diverter plate is an isosceles trapezoid, and the inclination angle of the two ends of the diverter plate along the sliding direction is 10° to 15°.

[0009] Preferably, a W-shaped groove is provided on the inner side of the feed hopper, and the bottom end of the W-shaped groove corresponds to the position of the connecting pipe.

[0010] Preferably, a guide tube is provided inside the column, and one end of the guide tube near the shell is connected to the slide groove. A discharge groove is provided on the lower inner side of the two columns, which is connected to the guide tube. The bottom end of the discharge groove corresponds to the top end of the mold body.

[0011] Preferably, the mold body is rotated by a first motor located in a support frame, the top of the mold body is provided with a guide groove, and baffles are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the top of the mold body.

[0012] Preferably, the inclination angle of the baffle is 70° to 80°, and the inclination angle of the guide chute is 30° to 45°.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the automatic cold heading machine feeding control mechanism for steel balls provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model provides a feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls. By having a diverter plate slide inside the chute, it can accurately guide the material conveying in a quantitative manner, avoid material blockage during the feeding process, and effectively improve production efficiency and production stability.

[0015] 2. This utility model provides a feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls. By changing the shape of the guide tube, the feeding path is changed, which avoids the material directly impacting the mold body, effectively preventing excessive wear and tear on the equipment due to impact, and effectively improving the durability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls provided by this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the housing and the flow divider.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the internal structure of the column and support frame.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the overall external structure.

[0020] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Shell; 2. Column; 3. Support frame; 4. Mold body; 5. Press body; 6. Electric push rod; 7. Fixing block; 8. Diverter plate; 9. Slide groove; 10. Feed hopper; 11. W-shaped groove; 12. Connecting pipe; 13. Guide pipe; 14. Discharge chute; 15. Guide chute; 16. First motor; 17. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0022] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0023] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a feeding control mechanism for an automatic cold heading machine for steel balls, which includes:

[0024] The shell 1 has two columns 2 fixed symmetrically on both sides of the bottom end of the shell 1. The two columns 2 are fixed with a support frame 3 at the end away from the shell 1. The two support frames 3 are provided with a vertically rotating mold body 4 on the opposite side. The stamping machine body 5 is installed in the center of the bottom end of the shell 1. An electric push rod 6 is provided on one side surface of the shell 1.

[0025] It should be noted that the vertical center axis of the press body 5 and the vertical center axis of the mold body 4 are on the same vertical line, which effectively ensures the accuracy and stability of the press body 5 in working with the mold body 4.

[0026] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The output end of the electric push rod 6 is fixed with a fixing block 7. The bottom end of the housing 1 is laterally slidable with a diverter plate 8. The side of the fixing block 7 close to the housing 1 is fixed to the diverter plate 8 through a connecting rod. The bottom end of the housing 1 is provided with a sliding groove 9 for the diverter plate 8 to slide. The top end of the housing 1 is provided with a feeding hopper 10. The feeding hopper 10 and the sliding groove 9 are connected through a connecting pipe 12.

[0027] It should be noted that the flow divider 8 is driven by the electric push rod 6 to reciprocate inside the slide groove 9. The sliding distance of the flow divider 8 can only allow one steel ball to enter the guide pipe 13.

[0028] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shape of the flow divider 8 is an isosceles trapezoid, and the inclination angle of the two ends of the flow divider 8 along the sliding direction is 10° to 15°.

[0029] It should be noted that the two ends of the diverter plate 8 can be tangent to the surface of the steel ball to avoid the diverter plate 8 squeezing the steel ball.

[0030] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The inner side of the feed hopper 10 is provided with a W-shaped groove 11, and the bottom position of the W-shaped groove 11 corresponds to the position of the connecting pipe 12.

[0031] It should be noted that the W-shaped groove 11 effectively ensures that the steel ball can stably enter the interior of the connecting pipe 12.

[0032] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 3 The interior of the column 2 is provided with a guide pipe 13. The end of the guide pipe 13 near the shell 1 is connected to the slide groove 9. The two columns 2 are provided with a discharge groove 14 connected to the guide pipe 13 on their inner lower sides. The bottom end of the discharge groove 14 corresponds to the top end of the mold body 4.

[0033] It should be noted that the guide tube 13 is S-shaped, and the inner diameter of the guide tube 13 is the same as the diameter of the steel ball.

[0034] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 3 The mold body 4 is controlled to rotate by a first motor 16 provided in a support frame 3. A guide groove 15 is provided at the top of the mold body 4, and baffles 17 are symmetrically fixed on both sides of the top of the mold body 4.

[0035] It should be noted that the two ends of the mold body 4 are in contact with the inner sides of the two support frames 3.

[0036] In the embodiments of this utility model, please refer to Figure 3 The inclination angle of the baffle 17 is 70° to 80°, and the inclination angle of the guide chute 15 is 30° to 45°.

[0037] It should be noted that the baffle 17 can effectively prevent the steel ball from detaching from the mold body 4, and at the same time, it is beneficial to guide the processed workpiece.

[0038] The working principle of the automatic cold heading machine feeding control mechanism for steel balls provided by this utility model is as follows: The user puts the steel ball into the feeding hopper 10 inside the housing 1, and guides the steel ball through the W-shaped groove 11, so that the steel ball in the W-shaped groove 11 slides naturally into the connecting pipe 12 due to gravity, and rolls close to the slide 9 inside the connecting pipe 12. Then, it is connected to the diverting plate 8 through the fixing block 7 on the electric push rod 6. The electric push rod 6 drives the diverting plate 8 to reciprocate inside the slide 9, so that the steel ball intermittently enters the guide pipe 13 through the slide 9. Through the rolling of the steel ball inside the guide pipe 13, the steel ball is finally guided into the mold body 4 through the discharge groove 14, and the baffle 17 prevents the steel ball from flying out. When the steel ball is naturally placed in the center of the mold body 4 through the guide groove 15, the steel ball is processed by the stamping machine body 5. The processed workpiece is easily collected by the user through the rotation of the mold body 4.

[0039] The circuits and controls involved in this utility model are all existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A steel ball automatic cold heading machine feeding control mechanism, characterized in that, Include: The shell (1), the bottom end of the shell (1) is fixed with two column (2) symmetry, two said column (2) away from the shell (1) end fixed with support frame (3), two said support frame (3) opposite side is provided with vertical rotation mold body (4), the bottom end of the shell (1) is installed with punch press body (5), one side surface of the shell (1) is equipped with electric push rod (6).

2. The automatic steel ball cold upsetting machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the electric push rod (6) is fixed with fixed block (7), the bottom end of the shell (1) is slidably provided with a shunt plate (8), the fixed block (7) is close to the side of the shell (1) through the connecting rod and fixed between the shunt plate (8), the bottom end of the shell (1) is provided with a sliding slot (9) for the shunt plate (8) sliding, the top end of the shell (1) is provided with a feed hopper (10), the feed hopper (10) and the sliding slot (9) are communicated through the connecting pipe (12).

3. The automatic steel ball cold heading machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shape of the shunt plate (8) is isosceles trapezoid, the inclination angle of the two ends of the shunt plate (8) along the sliding direction is 10°-15°.

4. The automatic steel ball cold heading machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inside of the feed hopper (10) is provided with a W-shaped groove (11), the W-shaped groove (11) is corresponding to the position of the connecting pipe (12) in shape and bottom end position.

5. The automatic steel ball cold heading machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inside of the column (2) is provided with a flow guide pipe (13), the flow guide pipe (13) is communicated with the sliding slot (9) near the end of the shell (1), two said column (2) opposite inside below is provided with a discharge slot (14) communicated with the flow guide pipe (13), the bottom end of the discharge slot (14) corresponds to the top end position of the mold body (4).

6. The automatic steel ball cold heading machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mold body (4) is controlled to rotate by a first motor (16) provided in one support frame (3), the top end of the mold body (4) is provided with a guide chute (15), the top end of the mold body (4) is fixed with a baffle (17) symmetry on both sides.

7. The automatic steel ball cold heading machine feeding control mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inclination angle of the baffle (17) is 70°-80°, the inclination angle of the guide chute (15) is 30°-45°.