Retainer carrying device and retainer window detection machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of retainer detection, in particular to a retainer carrying device and a retainer window detector, the retainer carrying device comprises a translation assembly, a lifting assembly, a grabbing assembly and a pressing assembly, the lifting assembly is arranged on the translation assembly, the grabbing assembly is arranged on the lifting assembly, and the pressing assembly is arranged on the grabbing assembly. The grabbing assembly comprises a multi-claw air cylinder, an inner supporting claw and a claw head base plate, the pressing assembly comprises a pressing guide rod and a pressing piece, the inner supporting claw for directly and internally supporting and grabbing the retainer is arranged on a claw head, namely an air cylinder claw, of the multi-claw air cylinder, and the claw head base plate is arranged between the inner supporting claw and the claw head; therefore, when the model of the holder of equipment needs to be replaced, the positions of the inner supporting claws can be adjusted only by replacing the claw head base plates with different thicknesses, the claw heads are always kept centered, it can be guaranteed that the inner supporting claws are centered after the claw head base plates are replaced as long as the claw head base plates with the consistent thicknesses are selected, and the trouble of adjusting the centering of the claw heads is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cage inspection technology, and in particular to a cage moving device and a cage window inspection machine. Background Technology

[0002] The cage is annular and has several through holes (i.e., cage windows) distributed circumferentially and radially penetrating the cage for mounting the rolling elements of the bearing. The cage, also called a ball cage, is a crucial component in a car's transmission system, transmitting engine power from the gearbox to the drive wheels to propel the car at high speeds. It bears heavy loads, requires high transmission precision, and is also a safety component; therefore, quality control during production is critical. The applicant has designed an inspection machine (as shown in the attached diagram) for checking the quality of finished cage windows. During the inspection process, a gripping component is used to pick up the cage and deliver it to the inspection platform.

[0003] Existing multi-jaw cylinders are widely used in automated equipment due to their ability to easily grip workpieces with internal support or external clamping, especially for gripping small workpieces. For example, the cage in this application has a structure with a regular inner ring. Multi-jaw cylinders are very suitable for gripping cages with internal support. However, before use, each cylinder claw of the multi-jaw cylinder needs to be adjusted to the center position according to the size of the cage in order to grip stably. But once the cage model is changed and the inner diameter is changed, each cylinder claw also needs to be readjusted. Since all cylinder claws need to be re-centered, the adjustment is troublesome and the operation is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background art and to provide a cage moving device and a cage window inspection machine.

[0005] The present invention achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A cage moving device includes a translation component, a lifting component, a gripping component, and a clamping component. The lifting component is mounted on the translation component, the gripping component is mounted on the lifting component, and the clamping component is mounted on the gripping component. The gripping component includes a multi-claw cylinder, an inner support claw detachably mounted on the claw head of the multi-claw cylinder, and a replaceable claw head pad disposed between the inner support claw and the claw head. The clamping component includes a plurality of clamping guide rods evenly distributed around the bottom periphery of the multi-claw cylinder and extending downward, and a clamping member disposed at the bottom of the clamping guide rods and extending horizontally to the center directly below the multi-claw cylinder. The bottom of the clamping member is higher than the bottom end of the inner support claw.

[0007] Preferably, the top of the clamping guide rod is connected to the multi-claw cylinder via a rod seat, and the upper end of the clamping guide rod extends out of the rod seat. A limit washer is connected to the protruding part of the upper end of the clamping guide rod, and a clamping spring is sleeved on the clamping guide rod. The upper end of the clamping spring is connected to the bottom end of the rod seat, and the lower end is connected to the middle or bottom end of the clamping guide rod.

[0008] Preferably, the multi-claw cylinder has at least one proximity switch on its outer side, and at least one of the multiple clamping guide rods has an anti-collision sensing plate at its top end that cooperates with the proximity switch. The outer diameter of the anti-collision sensing plate is larger than the outer diameter of the limiting pad.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping elements at the lower end of each clamping guide rod are interconnected on the axis of the multi-claw cylinder to form a claw disk structure.

[0010] Preferably, the claw head is provided with a claw seat with a groove, and the claw head pad and the inner support claw are detachably disposed in the groove of the claw seat in sequence, and the thickness of the pad is marked on the claw head pad.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the lifting assembly is connected to a connecting plate extending along the length direction to both sides of the lifting assembly, and each end of the connecting plate is provided with a set of interconnected gripping components and pressing components.

[0012] Preferably, the translation component includes a translation frame, a translation track horizontally disposed on the translation frame, a translation slider cooperating with the translation track, and a translation screw parallel to the translation track and passing through the translation slider. One end of the translation screw is connected to a drive motor, and the translation slider is connected to the lifting component. The translation slider, carrying the lifting component, can reciprocate along the translation track via the translation screw.

[0013] Preferably, the translation slider is connected to the base plate of the lifting assembly through a sleeve block with a clamping groove, the clamping groove facing the base plate, and the two ends of the translation screw are provided on screw seats, and a guide plate passing through the clamping groove is also connected between the screw seats.

[0014] Preferably, the translation slider is embedded on the outer side of the connecting block and embedded in the inner side of the translation track, and the upper and lower surfaces are also provided with limiting guide plates that can abut against the outer edge of the track groove of the translation track.

[0015] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a base plate connected to the translation assembly, a lifting seat connected to the base plate, a lifting slider on the lifting seat, a lifting slide rail cooperating with the lifting slider and extending beyond the lifting seat at its lower end, a connecting plate connected to the lower end of the lifting slide rail for connecting the gripping assembly, and a lifting cylinder on the lifting seat with its piston rod connected to the connecting plate at its lower end. The lifting seat is provided with two sets of lifting sliders and lifting slide rails, and the top ends of the two lifting slide rails are connected by an upper limit block.

[0016] A cage window inspection machine includes the aforementioned cage moving device.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] This application adds an inner support claw to the claw head (cylinder claw) of a multi-claw cylinder for direct internal gripping of the cage. A replaceable claw head pad is placed between the inner support claw and the claw head. Therefore, when the cage model needs to be changed, only the claw head pad of different thickness needs to be replaced to adjust the position of the inner support claw, while the claw head remains aligned. As long as the claw head pads are of consistent thickness, the alignment of the inner support claws after replacing the pads is guaranteed, avoiding the hassle of adjusting the claw head alignment and simplifying operation. Furthermore, a clamping element that presses against the top of the cage limits its top position during gripping. Since there are multiple clamping elements, the corresponding positions on the top of the cage are confined to the same horizontal plane, ensuring that the cage's orientation remains unchanged during gripping, movement, and placement. This facilitates smooth and efficient subsequent cage inspection. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cage moving device.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partial cage moving device.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the crawling component structure. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the crawling component structure. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the testing machine structure after removing the upper part of the casing;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the reference component structure;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the bridge connecting rod and the steel ball;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a top view schematic diagram of the cage feeding conveyor and some measuring devices working together;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the regulator structure;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the regulator;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the adjuster and the adjustment base;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding conveyor device.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding conveyor device from another angle;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the partial feeding conveyor device.

[0034] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the detection device. Figure 1 ;

[0035] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the detection device. Figure 2 ;

[0036] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the testing machine with the entire casing removed;

[0037] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle.

[0038] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0039] 01. Cage; 3. Steel ball; 41. First guide rail seat; 42. First guide rail; 43. Moving seat; 44. Push rod; 1. Machine base; 2. Reference assembly; 21. Base; 22. Set workpiece; 51. Bridge base; 52. Up and down adjusting guide rail; b1. Adjuster; 54. Bridge rod; 55. Up and down adjusting slider; 56. Model pad; b11. Adjusting guide rail; b12. Adjusting slider; 57. Side connecting rod; 541. Upright part; 542. Push base plate; 543. Force measuring rod; 544. Force sensor; 545. Force measuring return spring; 4 1. First guide rail seat; 45. Screw base; 46. Ball screw; 6. Servo motor; d1. Discharge conveyor belt; d2. Defective product pusher; d3. Defective product collection component; c1. Multi-jaw cylinder; c11. Jaw head; c12. Inner support jaw; c13. Jaw head pad; c21. Pressing guide rod; c22. Pressing component; c23. Rod seat; c27. Limiting washer; c24. Pressing spring; c25. Proximity switch; c26. Anti-collision sensor; c14. Jaw seat; c3. Connecting plate; c41. Translation frame; c42. Translation track; c43. Translation slide. Block, c44, translation screw, c45, socket block, c51, base plate, c46, screw seat, c47, guide plate, c431, limit guide plate, c51, base plate, c52, lifting seat, c53, lifting slider, c54, lifting slide rail, c551, piston rod, c55, lifting cylinder, c56, limit block, b13, adjusting screw, b121, rail groove, b131, threaded hole, b131-1, bottom hole groove, b131-2, top threaded hole groove, b112, axis, b113, limit receiving groove, b132, adjusting knob b123, Elastic Reinforcing Groove; b124, Crack-Preventing Groove; b125, Locking Bolt; a1, Feed Conveyor Belt; a2, Conveyor Guide Rod; a31, Positioning Fork; a21, Combing Guide Slope; a22, Discharge Step; a6, Through-beam Photoelectric Switch; a4, Guide Rod Adjustment Seat; a41, Guide Rod Height Adjustment Vertical Rod; a42, Guide Rod Spacing Adjustment Horizontal Rod; a43, Knob Handle; a311, Fork Groove; a312, Inner Baffle; a313, Outer Positioning Guide; a51, Base Rail; a52, Adjustment Base; a53, Height Adjustment Plate; a54, Pad Plate. Detailed Implementation

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0042] Example 1:

[0043] A cage window detection device includes a steel ball detection assembly. The steel ball detection assembly includes a first driving component, a first guide rail component, a pushing and moving component, and a steel ball 3 disposed at the front end of the pushing and moving component. The first guide rail component includes a first guide rail seat 41 and a first guide rail 42 disposed on the first guide rail seat. The pushing and moving component includes a movable seat 43 disposed on the first guide rail seat and movable along the first guide rail, and a pushing rod 44 connected to the front end of the movable seat. The steel ball is disposed at the front end of the pushing rod. The movable seat is connected to the first driving component and can reciprocate along the first guide rail through the drive of the first driving component. The first driving component is electrically connected to the main controller of the device.

[0044] The cage steel ball detection device also includes a base 1 and a reference component 2 disposed on the base. Multiple sets of steel ball detection components are arranged radially around the reference component on the base, with the steel balls facing the center of the reference component.

[0045] The retainer window mates with the steel ball during use. If the window's dimensional accuracy is not up to standard, the fit between the retainer window and the steel ball will not meet technical specifications, affecting later use. Existing equipment for measuring the height and width of the retainer window, while passing these dimensional checks, can still prevent the steel ball from being inserted due to burrs, flash, or dents. Current solutions rely on manual ball insertion with inconsistent force, i.e., manually pushing a steel ball into the retainer window. It takes approximately 30 seconds to complete the ball insertion test for multiple windows on one retainer. This manual method is not only inefficient but also labor-intensive. Furthermore, uneven force during insertion, without standardized force to distinguish defective products, may result in some defective products being put into use, affecting operational performance and service life.

[0046] This application allows for the placement of a reference component at the center of the base, followed by the radial arrangement of multiple sets of steel ball detection components corresponding to the number of windows on the retainer 01. During testing, the retainer 01 is placed horizontally on the reference component as required. The steel ball detection components, i.e., the first drive component, are then activated, driving the push-moving component to move along the first guide rail component. This causes the steel ball at the front end of the push rod to move towards the corresponding retainer window and extend into it for testing. If the steel ball cannot be pushed into the window, information is sent to the main controller, and then multiple sets of steel ball detection components retract, thus completing the testing of that window. Each window corresponds to one set of steel ball detection components, allowing each window to be tested simultaneously. The testing of a workpiece, from placement to completion, takes only five to six seconds, significantly improving testing efficiency. Furthermore, it can accurately detect which window is defective and send feedback to the main controller, which then controls the next step of the material sorting device for sorting and collection.

[0047] Example 2:

[0048] The difference from the above embodiments lies in that the reference assembly includes a base 21 and a detachable workpiece 22 mounted on the base. During installation, the outer diameter of the workpiece fits into the inner ring of the cage's bottom opening. The base can be fixed to the center of the machine base without disassembly, while the workpiece can be easily and quickly replaced according to different cage models (i.e., different bottom opening inner diameters). Similarly, the steel balls can also be replaced according to different cage models, thus enabling the device to adapt to various cage models. Generally, the workpiece is replaced when changing batches to test different cage models.

[0049] Example 3:

[0050] The difference from the above embodiment is that the top of the movable seat is provided with a bridging assembly, which includes a bridging base 51, an up-and-down adjusting guide rail 52 and an adjuster b1 provided on the bridging base, and a bridging rod 54 connected to the front end of the up-and-down adjusting guide rail and the adjuster, with the push rod provided at the front end of the bridging rod.

[0051] The bridge connecting rod and the upper and lower adjusting guide rails are detachably connected via an upper and lower adjusting slider 55 and a type shim 56. This allows adjustment of the distance between the steel ball at the front end of the bridge connecting rod and the moving seat by replacing the type shims of different thicknesses. Changing the type shim allows adjustment of the reciprocating position during steel ball testing for different types of cages, eliminating the need to adjust the reciprocating range of the pushing moving component relative to the first guide rail. For example, when testing cages from a previous batch with a larger inner diameter to a next batch with a smaller inner diameter, replacing the type shim with a thicker one ensures the steel ball's insertion depth into the window, guaranteeing accurate and effective testing. This rational layout makes the equipment more precise, compact, and easily adjustable.

[0052] Example 4:

[0053] The difference from the above embodiment is that the adjuster includes an adjusting guide rail b11 and an adjusting slider b12 disposed on the adjusting guide rail. The adjusting guide rail of the adjuster disposed on the bridge base is parallel to the upper and lower adjusting guide rail. When the cage is changed to a new batch, the position of the adjusting slider on the adjusting guide rail can be used to drive the bridge connecting rod to be adjusted up and down to reach the reference position required for the next batch of cages. The adjusting slider is connected to the bridge connecting rod through a side connecting rod 57, and the side connecting rod and the adjusting slider are adjustablely connected through a slot parallel to the axial direction of the push rod in the length direction. The slot ensures that when the model pad is changed, that is, when the bridge connecting rod is adjusted back and forth, the connection with the side connecting rod can also be adjusted, ensuring that the adjuster can effectively drive the bridge connecting rod to be adjusted and to perform reference positioning.

[0054] The adjustment mechanism allows the bridge connecting rod of the push rod to be adjusted not only in the front and rear reference positions, but also in the upper and lower reference positions when changing the batch of the cage being tested, thus ensuring applicability to different models of cages.

[0055] Example 5:

[0056] The difference from the above embodiment is that the bridge connecting rod is an L-shaped connecting rod, the front end of the bridge connecting rod is a vertical rod part 541, the rear side of the vertical rod part is provided with a push base plate 542, the push rod passes through the vertical rod part and is connected to the push base plate, the push base plate is also provided with a force measuring rod 543, the force measuring rod is arranged parallel to the push rod and also passes through the vertical rod part, the front end of the force measuring rod is provided with a force measuring sensor 544, and a force measuring return spring 545 is sleeved on the force measuring rod, the two ends of the force measuring return spring are respectively connected to the front side of the vertical rod part and the rear side of the force measuring sensor. When the steel ball cannot enter the window, the bridge connecting rod continues to advance according to the set process along with the moving seat. At this time, the push plate, push rod, steel ball, and force measuring rod are all blocked by the window and no longer pushed, thus causing the continuing to advance upright part to separate from the push plate and compress the force measuring return spring. When the force sensor senses that the pressure of the force measuring return spring is gradually increasing, it feeds back the value to the main controller to report an error. At the same time, the main controller obtains accurate data on the non-compliance of the cage in the window. Once the set upper limit force is reached, the push moving part will automatically retract. Compared with the uncontrollable force of manual force, this application can accurately set the push force of the steel ball to enter the window, thereby achieving standardization. When the push moving part retracts along the first guide rail, the force measuring return spring acts as a reset component to bring the push plate and push rod closer to the upright part for reset. In use, a force measuring rod is set on the upper part of the upright instead of a spring directly on the push rod. The purpose is to have two rods running parallel through the upright and connected to the push plate. When the push rod moves back and forth relative to the upright, the two rods restrain each other, making the reciprocating movement more stable, the data more accurate, and less prone to damage or jamming, thus improving the detection efficiency.

[0057] Example 6:

[0058] The difference from the above embodiment is that the first guide rail seat 41 is provided with a lead screw base 45, and a ball screw 46 is sleeved on the lead screw base. The movable seat is fixed outside the sleeve of the ball screw. The first driving component is a servo motor connected to the ball screw. This application can use a servo motor to drive the ball screw, thereby driving the movable seat and the entire set of pushing and moving components to perform linear reciprocating motion. When the steel ball cannot be inserted into the window, the increased torque feedback of the servo motor and the overall controller can also accurately determine which window of the cage is unqualified. This forms a double-insurance sensing with the force-measuring reset spring 545 and the force-measuring sensor mentioned above. The detection is more accurate and efficient. Of course, this application is not limited to the first driving component being a servo motor; other driving elements that can achieve the technical purpose of this invention can also be applied to this invention.

[0059] Example 7:

[0060] The difference from the above embodiments lies in that this application also includes a cage window inspection machine. The inspection machine includes the aforementioned cage window inspection device, an infeed conveying device, a moving device for transporting workpieces from the infeed conveying device to a reference assembly, and an outfeed sorting device for sorting workpieces after they have passed the steel ball inspection. The cage is fed into the inspection machine via the infeed conveying device, then clamped onto the inspection device by the moving device, and subsequently clamped onto the outfeed sorting device for discharge by the moving device. All of the above devices are connected to a central controller, thereby achieving fully automatic and rapid inspection and differentiation of cage windows.

[0061] The discharge sorting device includes a discharge conveyor belt d1, a defective product pushing component d2, and a defective product collecting component d3, with the pushing component and collecting component located on opposite sides of the discharge conveyor belt. Defective products are pushed off the conveyor belt and collected by the pushing component. Qualified products continue to be conveyed out of the testing machine via the discharge conveyor belt.

[0062] The cage window inspection machine described in this application is already in use. The inspection time and efficiency of each cage are based on data and performance obtained from actual use. Therefore, the applicant urgently needs to apply for a patent for protection. The entire set of equipment was independently developed by the applicant and is the first set of equipment in China used for inspecting the defects, burrs, and dents of cage windows.

[0063] Example 8:

[0064] The difference from the above embodiments is that the testing machine of this application includes an adjuster, which includes an adjusting guide rail b11, an adjusting slider b12 disposed on the adjusting guide rail, and an adjusting screw b13 disposed between the adjusting guide rail and the adjusting slider. The outer contour of the cross-section of at least the portion of the adjusting guide rail that cooperates with the adjusting slider is dovetail-shaped. The rail groove b121 of the adjusting slider is a dovetail groove adapted to the dovetail-shaped portion of the adjusting guide rail. The adjusting screw passes between the adjusting guide rail and the adjusting slider, and a threaded hole b131 that is screwed to the adjusting screw is partially formed in the adjusting guide rail to form a bottom hole groove b131-1, and partially formed in the rail groove to form a top threaded hole groove b131-2. The inner groove wall of the bottom hole groove that cooperates with the threaded circumferential surface of the adjusting screw is a smooth arc-shaped surface. The top threaded hole groove has a thread that is screwed to the adjusting screw. The bottom hole groove and the top threaded hole groove are spliced ​​together to form a complete circular threaded hole.

[0065] In mechanical equipment, especially those used to process workpieces of different sizes, adjusters are often designed to position the mechanical components. These adjusters allow the components to be positioned to meet the dimensional requirements of the workpieces in a given batch before operation. Most existing adjusters involve creating a lead screw channel on the component, and then using the lead screw to rotate and fine-tune the component along it. Alternatively, the component can be directly positioned on a guide rail. However, current adjuster technology only allows for adjustments of a few millimeters (µm) at a time, lacking the finer micrometer (µm) adjustments required for high-precision workpieces or equipment. This necessitates repeated manual adjustments to achieve accurate positioning, or the machine must operate with relatively large errors, often resulting in low equipment efficiency, poor performance, and low workpiece yield.

[0066] In this application, the threaded hole of the adjuster that mates with the adjusting screw is formed by two parts: a smooth, unthreaded bottom groove b131-1 in the lower half and a top threaded groove b131-2 with internal threads in the upper half. A dovetail structure further limits the engagement of the bottom groove b131-1 and the top threaded groove b131-2, namely the adjusting guide and the adjusting slider, ensuring a tight and effective fit between the adjusting screw and the threaded hole. Since the bottom of the threaded hole is a smooth, unthreaded arc surface while the top is threaded, only the upper half of the threaded hole engages with the adjusting screw; the lower half only needs to press against the adjusting screw. This significantly reduces friction with the adjusting screw, allowing for a smaller thread pitch at the top and the ability to mate with a finer-threaded adjusting screw. This makes adjustment easier, and the adjuster can achieve adjustments as fine as 5 micrometers per adjustment, compared to existing adjustments that are only a few micrometers. This greatly improves adjustment accuracy and efficiency, truly achieving micrometer-level fine-tuning. This is an effect that ordinary regulators currently on the market cannot achieve. Furthermore, the regulator described in this application has been applied in actual production; the aforementioned data was obtained through practical application.

[0067] The adjuster of this application can also be applied to the height position of the bridge link in the aforementioned cage window detection device.

[0068] Example 9:

[0069] The difference from the above embodiment lies in that the axis b112 of the threaded hole formed by the bottom hole groove and the top threaded hole groove is located within the bottom hole groove. That is, the bottom hole groove occupies most of the threaded hole, while the threaded top threaded hole groove only occupies a small portion of the entire threaded hole. This allows the adjusting screw to be mostly recessed within the bottom hole groove, providing a certain degree of limitation and preventing the adjusting screw from dislodging. Enlarged limiting grooves b113 are provided at both ends of the bottom hole groove. The two ends of the adjusting screw are located within the two limiting grooves, and one end is connected to an adjusting knob b132. The two limiting grooves ensure that the movement of the adjusting slider is limited to between these two grooves. Once the adjusting slider moves into a limiting groove, the bottom hole groove corresponding to the lower half of the adjusting screw disappears, and the upper thread of the adjusting screw cannot tightly engage with the thread of the top threaded hole groove, thus preventing the adjusting slider from moving further outwards and disengaging from the adjusting guide rail. The two ends of the adjusting screw can be abutted against the corresponding groove walls of the limiting groove to prevent the screw from swinging or tilting. Furthermore, since there is almost no clearance between the adjusting screw and the threaded hole, dirt or metal shavings generated from wear during long-term threaded rotation can prevent the adjusting screw from turning, affecting accuracy. Therefore, dirt or metal shavings on the adjusting screw are pushed into the limiting groove as the adjusting slider moves, preventing them from getting tangled between the adjusting screw and the threaded hole, thus ensuring the performance of the adjuster. The front end of the adjusting screw, corresponding to the limiting groove, is suspended at the bottom, providing ample buffer space. This effectively prevents the front end from tilting upwards during rotation if the bottom is pressed against the groove while the top is suspended. This ensures the effective and efficient use of the adjusting screw, making it less prone to damage and extending its service life.

[0070] Example 10:

[0071] The difference from the above embodiment lies in that a narrow, elongated elastic reinforcing groove b123 is formed on the symmetrical center surface of the adjusting slider. This elastic reinforcing groove extends through the adjusting slider along the length of the adjusting guide rail and communicates with the top threaded slot b131-2. The blind end of the elastic reinforcing groove, away from the adjusting screw, is an enlarged arc-shaped anti-crack groove b124. A locking bolt b125 is provided on the adjusting slider perpendicular to the length of the adjusting guide rail. This locking bolt passes through the adjusting slider and the elastic reinforcing groove b123 to lock and limit the position of the adjusting slider. When the position of the adjusting slider needs to be adjusted, first loosen the locking bolt, then rotate the adjusting screw to move the adjusting slider. After adjustment, tighten the locking bolt so that the two sides of the elastic reinforcing groove come closer together, pressing the adjusting slider firmly against the adjusting screw, preventing it from moving. The above structure is convenient for adjustment and fixing, and has good overall compactness and stability.

[0072] Example 11:

[0073] The difference from the above embodiments is that the adjustment guide rail is provided with scale markings and / or model markings along its length. For ease of adjustment, this application may also provide scale markings and / or model markings as described above, thereby facilitating quick adjustment by the operator.

[0074] Example 12:

[0075] The difference from the above embodiments is that a feeding conveying device includes a feeding conveyor belt a1, a conveying guide rod a2 disposed on both sides of the feeding conveyor belt, two symmetrically arranged positioning forks a31 located in front of the feeding conveyor belt, an adjuster as described above, and an adjustment base assembly. The positioning forks are disposed on the adjuster, and the position of the positioning forks can be adjusted by adjusting the adjuster, so that the positioning forks can be adapted to the cage model being tested. The adjuster is mounted on the adjustment base assembly and can be moved back and forth along the length of the feed conveyor belt by the adjustment base assembly carrying the adjuster and the positioning fork a31. The rear end faces of the two conveying guide rods are symmetrically provided with combing guide slopes a21 that gradually approach each other from back to front, and the front end faces are symmetrically provided with discharge steps a22 for increasing the spacing. The spacing between the discharge steps of the two conveying guide rods is greater than the spacing between the middle areas of the two conveying guide rods. When the positioning fork moves into position in the direction of the feed conveyor belt, at least the projection of the fork head portion of the positioning fork onto the plane where the upper surface of the feed conveyor belt is located can overlap with the upper surface of the feed conveyor belt.

[0076] The existing workpiece conveying equipment is generally conveyor belt conveyor. The cage needs to be positioned according to the position of its window during inspection. Ordinary conveyor belts only have the function of conveying during the conveying process and do not have the function of sorting the specific position of the workpiece. If the position is adjusted manually, it is not only inefficient and costly, but also has poor safety.

[0077] Based on the characteristic that the cage windows are concave relative to the top and bottom, this application utilizes specific conveyor guides to simultaneously transport and orient the cage. Specifically, during transport, the cage rotates along a gradually narrowing guide slope, causing the two opposing windows to engage precisely on the two opposing conveyor guides. Since the distance between the conveyor guides is less than the distance between the top or bottom edges of the two opposing windows of the cage, the cage's orientation is fixed during transport. Upon reaching the discharge step, a positioning fork is positioned at the front of the infeed conveyor belt. At this point, the edges of the corresponding two windows of the cage engage with the positioning fork for restraint. The cage is now in position, and the infeed conveyor belt stops. To facilitate upward removal of the cage, a discharge step is provided on the conveyor guides, allowing the cage to disengage from the side restraints of the conveyor guides, with only the positioning fork providing orientation restraint. This ensures the oriented cage remains consistent throughout. When upward removal is required, the positioning fork retracts and disengages from the cage, and then a lifting device removes the cage from the infeed conveyor belt for inspection.

[0078] Example 13:

[0079] The difference from the above embodiment is that the conveying guide rod is an inwardly arc-shaped comb structure, at least on the side facing the center of the feed conveyor belt. This ensures that the retainer will not get stuck during conveying and facilitates the retainer's entry into the middle section of the conveying guide rod from the combing ramp as needed. It also facilitates the retainer's entry into the discharge step section from the middle section of the conveying guide rod while maintaining its orientation, preventing deflection and ensuring stable forward movement. Photoelectric switches a6 are installed on both sides of the feed conveyor belt corresponding to the discharge step. The transmitter and receiver of the photoelectric switch a6 can be respectively located on both sides of the feed conveyor belt. When the retainer is conveyed to the discharge step and reaches its position, it blocks the photoelectric switch. After receiving the signal, the main controller stops the feed conveyor belt, the positioning fork retracts the retainer, and the retainer is then lifted upwards by the moving device and detached from the feed conveyor belt. After the retainer detaches, the photoelectric switch operates normally, and the feed conveyor belt starts to continue conveying the next retainer.

[0080] Example 14:

[0081] The difference from the above embodiment is that the feed conveyor belt is further provided with guide rod adjustment seats a4 on both sides. The guide rod adjustment seats have guide rod height adjustment uprights a41 that can be adjusted along the height direction via slots and bolts. A horizontally arranged guide rod spacing adjustment horizontal rod a42 passes through the upper end of the guide rod height adjustment upright. The conveying guide rod is located on the guide rod spacing adjustment horizontal rod. The top of the guide rod height adjustment upright has a knob handle a43 that can tighten the guide rod spacing adjustment horizontal rod a42. Because different cage models exist, to ensure the combing effect of the conveying guide rods, the spacing between the conveying guide rods needs to be adjusted accordingly before testing with different cage models, and the height of the conveying guide rods also needs to be adjusted. The above structure allows for the adjustment of the conveying guide rod spacing and their respective heights. Then, the conveying guide rods can be adjusted and positioned by tightening the corresponding bolts or knob handles.

[0082] Example 15:

[0083] The difference from the above embodiment lies in that the positioning fork has a fork groove a311 on its fork head that can mate with the window side edge of the retainer 01. The side of the fork groove closest to the center of the feed conveyor belt has an inner stop a312 extending towards the feed conveyor belt, and the side furthest from the center of the feed conveyor belt has an inclined outer locking guide a313. The front end of the inner stop extends beyond the front end of the outer locking guide a313. The aforementioned inner stop, fork groove, and outer locking guide a313 ensure stable positioning of the retainer in the required orientation. Even if a slight deviation occurs at the end of the conveying process, the retainer can be adjusted to the required orientation through the cooperation of the inner stop, fork groove, and outer locking guide a313. The fork groove is a V-shaped pointed groove, ensuring that after the positioning fork mates with the outer edge of the corresponding window furthest from the center line of the feed conveyor belt, it can only guide and confine the retainer to the standard required orientation.

[0084] Example 16:

[0085] The difference from the above embodiment is that the adjusting slider b12 and the rear end of the positioning fork a31 are adjustablely connected via a slot and bolts along the length of the feed conveyor belt. For different models of cages, the distance the positioning fork extends into the feed conveyor belt varies; the above structure allows for adjustment of the insertion distance of the positioning fork into the feed conveyor belt.

[0086] The adjusting base assembly includes a base track a51, an adjusting base a52 that slides along the base track, and a height adjusting plate a53 disposed on the adjusting base. The height adjusting plate has a slot along the direction of gravity. The adjusting guide rail b11 is height-adjustably connected to the height adjusting plate via a pad a54, the slot, and bolts. The adjusting base can move back and forth along the base track, thereby driving the reciprocating movement of the positioning fork. The adjusting guide rail is adjustablely disposed on the height adjusting plate via the slot and bolts, thus allowing for the corresponding adjustment of the height of the adjusting slider and the positioning fork disposed on the adjusting guide rail, making it suitable for different types of cages.

[0087] Example 17:

[0088] The difference from the above embodiments is that the cage moving device described above includes a translation component, a lifting component, a gripping component, and a clamping component. The lifting component is disposed on the translation component, the gripping component is disposed on the lifting component, and the clamping component is disposed on the gripping component. The gripping component includes a multi-claw cylinder c1, an inner support claw c12 detachably disposed on the claw head c11 of the multi-claw cylinder, and a replaceable claw head pad c13 disposed between the inner support claw and the claw head. The clamping component includes a plurality of clamping guide rods c21 evenly distributed around the bottom periphery of the multi-claw cylinder and extending downward, and a clamping member c22 disposed at the bottom of the clamping guide rod and extending horizontally to the center directly below the multi-claw cylinder. The bottom of the clamping member is higher than the bottom end of the inner support claw. The translation component, the lifting component, the gripping component, and the clamping component are all electrically connected to the main controller.

[0089] This application adds an inner support claw to the claw head (cylinder claw) of a multi-claw cylinder for direct internal gripping of the cage. The multi-claw cylinder can be three-claw, four-claw, etc., and this application uses a three-claw cylinder. A replaceable claw head pad is provided between the inner support claw and the claw head. Therefore, when the cage model needs to be changed, only claw head pads of different thicknesses need to be replaced to adjust the position of the inner support claw, while the claw head remains aligned. As long as the claw head pads are of consistent thickness, the inner support claws will remain aligned after the pads are replaced, avoiding the hassle of adjusting the claw head alignment and simplifying operation. Furthermore, a clamping element that presses against the top of the cage limits its top position during gripping. Since there are multiple clamping elements, the corresponding positions on the top of the cage are confined to the same horizontal plane, ensuring that the cage's orientation remains unchanged during gripping, movement, and placement. This facilitates smooth and efficient subsequent cage inspection.

[0090] Example 18:

[0091] The difference from the above embodiment is that the top of the clamping guide rod is connected to the multi-claw cylinder through the rod seat c23 and the upper end of the clamping guide rod extends out of the rod seat. A limit washer c27 is connected to the part of the upper end of the clamping guide rod that extends out. A clamping spring c24 is sleeved on the clamping guide rod. The upper end of the clamping spring is connected to the bottom end of the rod seat and the lower end is connected to the middle or bottom end of the clamping guide rod.

[0092] When gripping the cage, the clamping springs ensure that the clamping elements at the lower ends of each clamping guide rod press against the top of the cage, guaranteeing balanced force on the top of the cage and smooth movement of the cage.

[0093] At least one proximity switch c25 is provided on the outside of the multi-claw cylinder. At least one of the multiple clamping guide rods has an anti-collision sensing plate c26 at its top end that cooperates with the proximity switch. The outer diameter of the anti-collision sensing plate is larger than the outer diameter of the limiting pad. When the retainer is placed in the testing position by the moving device, if the retainer model is incorrect or there is a mix-up, the retainer may not be able to be placed on the base of the testing center as required, resulting in one side tilting up or the bottom end being higher than the packaged workpiece. This causes the clamping guide rod to be excessively pushed upward when the retainer is placed, causing the anti-collision sensing plate to touch the proximity switch. The proximity switch is activated and sends a signal to the main controller to report an error. When the retainer is the correct specification part set for the corresponding equipment, the retainer can be placed on the reference surface of the testing center as required. At this time, the inner support claws are released, and the clamping guide rod is clamped to the retainer under the action of the clamping spring, so that the retainer and the packaged workpiece 22 on the reference surface of the testing center are smoothly and as required for positioning. The bottom end can be flat against the reference surface of the base 21, thereby realizing the smooth transfer of the retainer into place.

[0094] Example 19:

[0095] The difference from the above embodiments is that the clamping components c22 at the lower end of each clamping guide rod are interconnected on the axis of the multi-jaw cylinder to form a claw disk structure. This application has three clamping guide rods, and the corresponding claw disk structure is a three-jaw claw disk structure. The connection between the clamping components enables linkage, allowing clamping of the retainer to be performed on a single plane. Furthermore, only one set of anti-collision sensor and proximity switch is required. This results in more stable and efficient handling and clamping of the retainer.

[0096] Example 20:

[0097] The difference from the above embodiment is that the claw head c11 is provided with a claw seat c14 with a seat groove. The claw head pad c13 and the inner support claw c12 are detachably disposed in the seat groove of the claw seat. The thickness of the pad is marked on the claw head pad. The claw seat facilitates the positioning and installation of the claw head pad c13 and the inner support claw c12. The thickness value of the pad is set on the claw head pad, which can be used to accurately select different models of cages. In addition, the cage model can also be selected directly from the markings on the claw head pad.

[0098] Example 21:

[0099] The difference from the above embodiment is that the bottom of the lifting assembly is connected to a connecting plate c3 extending along the length direction to both sides of the lifting assembly. Each end of the connecting plate is provided with a set of interconnected gripping components and pressing components. This structure allows the two steps of gripping the cage to be tested from the infeed conveyor belt and sending it to the base, and gripping the tested cage from the base of the testing device and sending it to the discharge conveyor belt, to be performed simultaneously, thereby greatly improving the testing efficiency of the equipment.

[0100] Example 22:

[0101] The difference from the above embodiments lies in that the translation component includes a translation frame c41, a translation track c42 horizontally disposed on the translation frame, a translation slider c43 cooperating with the translation track, and a translation lead screw c44 parallel to the translation track and passing through the translation slider. One end of the translation lead screw is connected to a drive motor, and the translation slider is connected to the lifting component. The translation slider, carrying the lifting component, can reciprocate along the translation track via the translation lead screw. The above-mentioned translation component has a stable structure, good controllability when connected to the main controller, and high precision. Of course, the translation component of this application is not limited to the above-described translation structure; any translation component that can realize the technical description of this invention can also be applied to this application.

[0102] Example 23:

[0103] The difference from the above embodiment is that the translation slider is connected to the base plate c51 of the lifting assembly via a sleeve block c45 with a clamping groove. The clamping groove faces the base plate. The two ends of the translation screw are located on screw seats c46, and a guide plate c47 passing through the clamping groove is connected between the screw seats. The translation slider is externally embedded in the sleeve block and internally embedded in the translation track c42. Limiting guide plates c431 that can abut against the outer edge of the track groove of the translation track c42 are also provided on the upper and lower surfaces. The above structure allows the lifting assembly to be stably connected to the translation assembly and follow it. It is not easy for the movement or shaking to occur during the entire movement process, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the device and reducing the failure rate.

[0104] Example 24:

[0105] The difference from the above embodiments lies in that the lifting assembly includes a base plate c51 connected to the translation assembly, a lifting seat c52 connected to the base plate c51, a lifting slider c53 disposed on the lifting seat, a lifting slide rail c54 cooperating with the lifting slider and extending beyond the lifting seat at its lower end, a connecting plate c3 connected to the lower end of the lifting slide rail for connecting the gripping assembly, and a lifting cylinder c55 disposed on the lifting seat with the lower end of the piston rod c551 connected to the connecting plate. The lifting seat has two sets of lifting sliders c53 and lifting slide rails c54, and the top ends of the two lifting slide rails are connected by an upper limit block c56. More preferably, the lifting seat has at least two sets of lifting sliders. Ordinary lifting mechanisms typically only have a single guide rod, and the upper limit block not only limits the movement of the lifting slide rail but also ensures its stability. The above design has a simple structure, stable performance, is less prone to deviation, has high accuracy during use, and is less prone to failure.

[0106] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A cage handling device, characterized by: The device comprises a translation assembly, a lifting assembly, a grabbing assembly and a pressing assembly. The lifting assembly is arranged on the translation assembly, the grabbing assembly is arranged on the lifting assembly, and the pressing assembly is arranged on the grabbing assembly. The grabbing assembly comprises a multi-jaw cylinder (c1), an inner supporting jaw (c12) detachably arranged on a jaw head (c11) of the multi-jaw cylinder, and a replaceable jaw head backing plate (c13) arranged between the inner supporting jaw and the jaw head. The pressing assembly comprises a plurality of pressing guide rods (c21) evenly arranged on the periphery of the bottom of the multi-jaw cylinder and downwardly extended, and a pressing member (c22) arranged at the bottom of the pressing guide rods and horizontally extended to the center below the multi-jaw cylinder, wherein the height of the bottom of the pressing member is higher than the bottom end of the inner supporting jaw.

2. The cage handling device of claim 1, wherein: The top of the pressing guide rod is connected to the multi-jaw cylinder through a rod seat (c23), and the upper end of the pressing guide rod penetrates through the rod seat. A limiting washer (c27) is connected to the upper end of the pressing guide rod. A pressing spring (c24) is sleeved on the pressing guide rod, and the upper end of the pressing spring is connected to the bottom end of the rod seat, and the lower end is connected to the middle or bottom end of the pressing guide rod.

3. The cage handling apparatus of claim 2, wherein: At least one proximity switch (c25) is arranged on the outer side of the multi-jaw cylinder. The top end of at least one of the plurality of pressing guide rods is provided with an anti-collision sensing piece (c26) matched with the proximity switch, and the outer diameter of the anti-collision sensing piece is greater than the outer diameter of the limiting washer.

4. The cage handling apparatus of claim 3, wherein: The pressing members (c22) at the lower end of each pressing guide rod are connected to the axis of the multi-jaw cylinder to form a jaw disc structure.

5. The cage handling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: A jaw seat (c14) with a seat groove is arranged on the jaw head (c11). The jaw head backing plate (c13) and the inner supporting jaw (c12) are detachably arranged in the seat groove of the jaw seat in sequence. The thickness of the jaw head backing plate is marked.

6. The cage handling device of any one of claims 1-5, wherein: A connecting plate (c3) extending in the length direction to the two sides of the lifting assembly is connected to the bottom of the lifting assembly. A group of grabbing assemblies and pressing assemblies connected to each other are arranged at the two ends of the connecting plate.

7. The cage handling device of claim 1, wherein: The translation assembly comprises a translation frame (c41), a translation rail (c42) horizontally arranged on the translation frame, a translation slider (c43) matched with the translation rail, and a translation lead screw (c44) parallel to the translation rail and penetrating through the translation slider. One end of the translation lead screw is connected with a driving motor. The translation slider is connected with the lifting assembly. The translation slider with the lifting assembly can move back and forth along the translation rail through the translation lead screw.

8. The cage handling apparatus of claim 7, wherein: The translation slider is connected with the base plate (c51) of the lifting assembly through a sleeve block (c45) with a clamping groove. The clamping groove is directed to one side of the base plate. The two ends of the translation lead screw are arranged on a lead screw seat (c46). A guide plate (c47) penetrating through the clamping groove is further connected between the lead screw seats.

9. The cage handling apparatus of claim 1, wherein: The lifting assembly comprises a base plate (c51) connected with the translation assembly, a lifting seat (c52) connected with the base plate (c51), a lifting slider (c53) arranged on the lifting seat, a lifting slide rail (c54) matched with the lifting slider and extending beyond the lifting seat at the lower end, a connecting plate (c3) connected with the lifting slide rail at the lower end and used for connecting the grabbing assembly, and a lifting cylinder (c55) arranged on the lifting seat and connected with the connecting plate at the lower end of a piston rod (c551). Two sets of lifting sliders (c53) and lifting slide rails (c54) are arranged on the lifting seat, and the top ends of the two lifting slide rails are connected through an upper limiting block (c56).

10. A cage window detection machine characterized by: The retainer frame moving device comprises a base plate (c51) connected with the translation assembly, a lifting seat (c52) connected with the base plate (c51), a lifting slider (c53) arranged on the lifting seat, a lifting slide rail (c54) matched with the lifting slider and extending beyond the lifting seat at the lower end, a connecting plate (c3) connected with the lifting slide rail at the lower end and used for connecting the grabbing assembly, and a lifting cylinder (c55) arranged on the lifting seat and connected with the connecting plate at the lower end of a piston rod (c551). Two sets of lifting sliders (c53) and lifting slide rails (c54) are arranged on the lifting seat, and the top ends of the two lifting slide rails are connected through an upper limiting block (c56).

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