Central console of flexible manufacturing system

By designing a central control console for the flexible manufacturing system, and utilizing a material rack, chassis, and support rod transmission structure, the problems of large space occupation and inconvenient material loading caused by the conveying method are solved, realizing efficient material pallet conveying and loading/unloading operations.

CN224076353UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03SHANGHAI ZHUOPU INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-14
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing flexible manufacturing control consoles transport material pallets via conveyor systems, resulting in large space requirements and inconvenience for loading materials.

Method used

A central control console for a flexible manufacturing system was designed, which adopts a material rack, chassis, support rods and motor-driven transmission structure. The movement and lifting of the material pallet are realized through the ring arrangement and cross design of the support rods. Combined with the screw drive mechanism, the precise conveying and loading/unloading of the material pallet is realized.

Benefits of technology

It optimizes space utilization, allowing material pallets to be moved to different workstations within a short distance, facilitating loading and unloading operations, saving space, and improving operational efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a flexible manufacturing system central control board which comprises a material frame, a material tray is arranged above the material frame, and a protective door is arranged on the right side of a protective plate; the base is arranged on the inner side of the material frame, a first motor is fixedly installed on the outer side of the top of the base, the output end of the first motor is connected with a gear, a top disc is arranged above the chassis, a fluted disc is arranged on the outer side of the bottom of the chassis, and the chassis and the top disc are connected through a first supporting rod and a second supporting rod. A second motor is arranged at the top of the top tray; and the feeding disc is arranged above the top disc, and a screw sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower portion of the middle of the feeding disc. The flexible manufacturing system central control board is annularly arranged, space is saved, the material tray can be conveniently moved to different positions by rotating and lifting the feeding disc, feeding and discharging can be conducted through one position, and therefore use is convenient.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of machine tool processing technology, specifically to a central control console for a flexible manufacturing system. Background Technology

[0002] In the microscopic world of intelligent manufacturing, flexible manufacturing units are the basic "cells" that make up intelligent factories. With their "small and precise" modular design, they integrate the three major functions of processing, logistics and control, becoming a key bridge connecting single-machine automation and large-scale flexible production. Simply put, it is a highly automated production unit that can automatically complete the processing of multiple types of parts under computer control and can adapt to a certain range of product changes.

[0003] Existing flexible manufacturing control consoles mostly transport material pallets by conveyor, resulting in large space occupation and inconvenience in loading material pallets. Therefore, we propose a central control console for flexible manufacturing systems to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a central control console for a flexible manufacturing system, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, that most current flexible manufacturing control consoles transport material pallets by conveying, resulting in large space occupation and inconvenience in loading material pallets.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a central control console for a flexible manufacturing system, comprising:

[0006] A material rack, with a material tray on top and a protective plate on the outside of the material rack. A protective door is provided on the right side of the protective plate, and a loading door is provided on the front side of the protective door. A display screen is installed on the upper front side of the protective plate.

[0007] A base is provided inside the material rack, and a chassis is provided above the base. A first motor is fixedly installed on the top outer side of the base, and a gear is connected to the output end of the first motor. A top plate is provided above the chassis, and a gear plate is provided on the bottom outer side of the chassis. The chassis and the top plate are connected by a first support rod and a second support rod. A second motor is provided on the top of the top plate, and a lead screw is connected to the output end of the second motor.

[0008] A feeding tray is positioned above the top plate, and a threaded sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower center of the feeding tray.

[0009] Preferably, the material rack is positioned at an equal angle on the outside of the feeding tray, and the top of the material rack has a concave structure.

[0010] Preferably, the chassis and the base form a transmission structure, and the chassis meshes with gears through a toothed disc.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the first support rod is rotatably connected to the chassis, and the top end of the first support rod is slidably connected to the top plate.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom end of the second support rod is slidably connected to the chassis, and the top end of the second support rod is rotatably connected to the top plate.

[0013] Preferably, the first support rod and the second support rod are arranged in a cross configuration, and a pivot is provided at the intersection of the first support rod and the second support rod.

[0014] Preferably, the pivots at the first and second support rods are rotatably connected to the top of the cylinder, and the bottom of the cylinder is rotatably connected to the chassis.

[0015] Preferably, the feeding tray is engaged with the top plate, and the top plate forms a transmission mechanism with the feeding tray through a lead screw and a lead sleeve.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: the central control console of the flexible manufacturing system is arranged in a ring shape, which saves space; by rotating and raising the feeding tray, the material tray can be easily moved to different positions, and loading and unloading can be performed from one position, thus making it convenient to use;

[0017] 1. A material rack and chassis are provided. The material rack is set at an equal angle on the outside of the chassis, which facilitates the circular arrangement of the material rack. This allows for easy short-distance movement of the chassis to move the material pallets to different workstations, saving space. It also allows for loading and unloading from a single location, making it convenient to use. The chassis and base are rotatably connected, facilitating the transport and movement of material pallets at each workstation.

[0018] 2. A first support rod and a second support rod are provided, which are arranged crosswise. By controlling the clamping between the first support rod and the second support rod, the lifting and lowering of the top plate can be facilitated, thereby making it easy to lift or lower the material pallet and making it convenient to use.

[0019] 3. A top plate and a feeding plate are set up. The feeding plate engages with the top plate, increasing the stability of the connection between the feeding plate and the top plate. Through the lead screw and lead sleeve, the feeding plate can be easily driven to slide on the top plate, thereby facilitating the movement of the feeding plate under the corresponding work station and providing conditions for lifting the material pallet. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the half-section structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure connecting the top plate and the feeding plate of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a frontal sectional view of the connection between the top plate and the feeding plate of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Material rack; 2. Material pallet; 3. Protective plate; 4. Protective door; 5. Loading door; 6. Base; 7. Chassis; 8. First motor; 9. Gear; 10. Gear plate; 11. First support rod; 12. Second support rod; 13. Cylinder; 14. Top plate; 15. Feeding tray; 16. Second motor; 17. Lead screw; 18. Lead sleeve; 19. Display screen. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution: a central control console for a flexible manufacturing system, comprising: a material rack 1, a material tray 2, a protective plate 3, a protective door 4, a loading door 5, a base 6, a chassis 7, a first motor 8, a gear 9, a gear plate 10, a first support rod 11, a second support rod 12, a cylinder 13, a top plate 14, a feeding plate 15, a second motor 16, a lead screw 17, a lead sleeve 18, and a display screen 19;

[0027] Material rack 1, material tray 2 is provided on the top of material rack 1, and protective plate 3 is provided on the outside of material rack 1. Protective door 4 is provided on the right side of protective plate 3, and loading door 5 is provided on the front side of protective door 4. Display screen 19 is installed on the top of the front side of protective plate 3.

[0028] The base 6 is located inside the material rack 1, and a chassis 7 is located above the base 6. A first motor 8 is fixedly installed on the top outer side of the base 6, and a gear 9 is connected to the output end of the first motor 8. A top plate 14 is located above the chassis 7, and a gear plate 10 is located on the bottom outer side of the chassis 7. The chassis 7 and the top plate 14 are connected by a first support rod 11 and a second support rod 12. A second motor 16 is located on the top of the top plate 14, and a lead screw 17 is connected to the output end of the second motor 16.

[0029] The feeding tray 15 is located above the top plate 14, and a threaded sleeve 18 is fixedly connected to the lower center of the feeding tray 15.

[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The material rack 1 is set at an equal angle on the outside of the feeding tray 15, and the top of the material rack 1 has a concave structure, which makes it convenient to set multiple material trays 2. The chassis 7 and the base 6 form a transmission structure, and the chassis 7 meshes with the gear 9 through the toothed disc 10, which makes it convenient to drive the chassis 7 to rotate.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 The bottom end of the first support rod 11 is rotatably connected to the chassis 7, and the top end of the first support rod 11 is slidably connected to the top plate 14, providing conditions for the lifting and lowering of the top plate 14. The bottom end of the second support rod 12 is slidably connected to the chassis 7, and the top end of the second support rod 12 is rotatably connected to the top plate 14, providing conditions for the lifting and lowering of the top plate 14. The first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12 are arranged crosswise, and a pivot is provided at the intersection of the first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12, so that the first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12 can lift the top plate 14. The pivot at the first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12 is rotatably connected to the top of the cylinder 13, and the bottom of the cylinder 13 is rotatably connected to the chassis 7, providing power for the lifting and lowering of the top plate 14. The feeding plate 15 is engaged with the top plate 14, and the top plate 14 and the feeding plate 15 form a transmission mechanism through the lead screw 17 and the lead sleeve 18, so as to facilitate the sliding of the feeding plate 15.

[0032] Working principle: When using the central control console of this flexible manufacturing system, such as Figure 1 As shown, by opening the loading door 5, it is convenient to load the material tray 2 on the material rack 1. After the material is loaded onto the material tray 2, the first motor 8 is started, which drives the gear 9 to rotate. Since the gear 9 meshes with the gear plate 10, the chassis 7 rotates, adjusting the direction of the feeding plate 15 so that the feeding plate 15 corresponds to the "concave" structure on the top of the material rack 1.

[0033] After the feeding tray 15 is aligned, the second motor 16 is started, as follows: Figure 4As shown, the second motor 16 drives the lead screw 17 to rotate. The lead screw 17 drives the feeding disc 15 to slide on the top plate 14 through the lead sleeve 18, so that one end of the feeding disc 15 extends into the concave structure of the material rack 1. By starting the cylinder 13, the cylinder 13 drives the rotating shaft at the connection between the first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12 to move, so that the first support rod 11 and the second support rod 12 lift the top plate 14, thereby lifting the feeding disc 15 and lifting the material tray 2 on the material rack 1. The first motor 8 is started again, so that the first motor 8 drives the base plate 7 to rotate again through the gear 9 and the gear plate 10, adjusting the direction of the material tray 2 on the base plate 7 and moving it to the corresponding workstation according to the control program. This is the entire working process of the central control console of the flexible manufacturing system. The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0034] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0035] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible manufacturing system central console, characterized by, Include: Material rack (1), the upper part of the material rack (1) is provided with a material tray (2), and the outer side of the material rack (1) is provided with a protective plate (3), the right side of the protective plate (3) is provided with a protective door (4), and the front side of the protective door (4) is provided with a loading door (5), and the display screen (19) is installed above the front side of the protective plate (3); The base (6) is arranged on the inner side of the material rack (1), and the upper part of the base (6) is provided with a bottom disc (7), the top outer side of the base (6) is fixedly installed with a first motor (8), and the output end of the first motor (8) is connected with a gear (9), the upper part of the bottom disc (7) is provided with a top disc (14), and the bottom outer side of the bottom disc (7) is provided with a toothed disc (10), and the bottom disc (7) and the top disc (14) are connected through the first supporting rod (11) and the second supporting rod (12), the top of the top disc (14) is provided with a second motor (16), and the output end of the second motor (16) is connected with a lead screw (17); The feeding disc (15) is arranged above the top disc (14), and the middle part of the feeding disc (15) is fixedly connected with a lead sleeve (18).

2. A flexible manufacturing system central console according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material rack (1) is arranged at equal angles on the outer side of the feeding disc (15), and the top of the material rack (1) is in a "concave" structure.

3. The flexible manufacturing system central console of claim 1, wherein: The bottom disc (7) and the base (6) constitute a transmission structure, and the bottom disc (7) is engaged with the gear (9) through the toothed disc (10).

4. The flexible manufacturing system central console of claim 1, wherein: The bottom end of the first supporting rod (11) is rotatably connected with the bottom disc (7), and the top end of the first supporting rod (11) is slidably connected with the top disc (14).

5. The flexible manufacturing system central console of claim 1, wherein: The bottom end of the second supporting rod (12) is slidably connected with the bottom disc (7), and the top end of the second supporting rod (12) is rotatably connected with the top disc (14).

6. The flexible manufacturing system central console of claim 1, wherein: The first supporting rod (11) and the second supporting rod (12) are arranged in cross, and the intersection of the first supporting rod (11) and the second supporting rod (12) is provided with a rotating shaft.

7. A flexible manufacturing system central console according to claim 6, wherein: The rotating shafts at the first supporting rod (11) and the second supporting rod (12) are rotatably connected with the top of the air cylinder (13), and the bottom of the air cylinder (13) is rotatably connected with the bottom disc (7).

8. The flexible manufacturing system central console of claim 1, wherein: The feeding disc (15) is connected with the top disc (14), and the top disc (14) constitutes a transmission mechanism with the feeding disc (15) through the lead screw (17) and the lead sleeve (18).