Open type steel pipe automatic clamping and rotating device

By designing an automated open-type steel pipe clamping and rotating device, and utilizing a servo motor and PLC control system, the precise clamping and rotation of steel pipe tower components were achieved, solving the problems of low efficiency and insufficient precision of traditional manual operation, and improving production efficiency and product quality.

CN224102339UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10QINGDAOHAOMAIQILIN STEEL STRUCTURE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
QINGDAOHAOMAIQILIN STEEL STRUCTURE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual operation methods are labor-intensive and inefficient in the clamping and rotation of steel pipe tower components, making it difficult to meet the precision and efficiency requirements of modern industry, and also posing quality and safety hazards.

Method used

An automatic clamping and rotating device for open-type steel pipes was designed. It adopts a servo motor and PLC control system, combined with an angle sensor and encoder to achieve automated control and precise positioning. It uses clamping cylinders and positioning bars for precise clamping and rotation.

Benefits of technology

It improves production efficiency and ease of operation, reduces human error, ensures precise clamping and rotation of steel pipe tower components, and enhances product quality and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an opening type steel pipe automatic clamping and rotating device which comprises a base, a power component is arranged on the base and drives a rotating component to rotate, the rotating component is in a C shape and is provided with a machining opening facilitating feeding and discharging of materials, and the machining opening corresponds to a clamping component arranged in the center of the rotating component. And the lower half part of the rotating part is always arranged in the base in the rotating process. According to the utility model, the automation degree is high, automatic operation is realized through the servo motor and the PLC control system, manual intervention is greatly reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of power transmission line tower manufacturing, especially relates to an open type steel pipe automatic clamping rotating device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the power transmission line tower manufacturing industry, the clamping positioning and rotation of the steel pipe tower parts are key processes. However, the traditional manual operation mode has high labor intensity, low efficiency and high operation difficulty, and cannot meet the requirements of modern industry on precision and efficiency. This manual operation mode is prone to cause worker fatigue and increase production cost, and the error caused by human factors also affects the quality and safety of the tower. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0003] (I) Utility model purpose

[0004] In order to overcome the above shortcomings, the utility model aims at providing an open type steel pipe automatic clamping rotating device to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] (II) Technical scheme

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme provided by the present application is as follows:

[0007] An open type steel pipe automatic clamping rotating device comprises a base, a power component is arranged on the base, the power component drives a rotating component to rotate, the shape of the rotating component is C-shaped, and a processing opening for feeding and discharging materials is arranged on the rotating component, the processing opening corresponds to a clamping component arranged at the center of the rotating component, and the lower half of the rotating component is always arranged in the base during rotation.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the base is provided with a supporting block, the base is L-shaped, the upper end of the base is provided with a containing groove with an upward opening, the rotating component rotates in the containing groove, a supporting wheel is arranged on the containing groove and corresponds to the outer edge surface of the rotating component, a pressing wheel is arranged on the containing groove and corresponds to the inner pressing surface of the rotating component, and a blocking wheel is arranged on the base and is arranged at the axial ends of the rotating component.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating component comprises a C-shaped rotating base, a protruding pressing block is arranged on the rotating base, the shape of the pressing block corresponds to the shape of the outer edge surface of the rotating base, the inner side of the pressing block forms an inner pressing surface, and a driving gear corresponding to the power component is arranged on the rotating base.

[0010] Preferably, the power component comprises a driven gear meshing with the driving gear, at least two driven gears are arranged, the driven gears are connected with a driving gear through a transmission belt, and the driving gear is connected with a servo motor.

[0011] Preferably, the encoder of the servo motor is electrically connected with the PLC control system, and the rotating part is provided with an angle sensor, and the angle sensor is signal-connected with the PCV control system.

[0012] Preferably, the base is provided with a rotating positioning unit.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating positioning unit comprises a positioning clamping strip, the outer edge surface of the rotating base is provided with a positioning groove, the outer side of the positioning groove is provided with two oppositely arranged positioning plates, a plurality of positioning openings are uniformly arranged on the positioning plates, the outer side of the positioning clamping strip is provided with positioning heads corresponding to the positioning openings, a connecting opening is arranged in the middle of the two positioning plates, and the positioning cylinder is connected with the positioning clamping strip through the connecting opening; when the positioning cylinder is mirror-symmetrically contracted to pull the positioning clamping strip to move backward, the positioning heads of the positioning clamping strip are clamped on the positioning openings; and when the positioning cylinder is radially elongated to position the positioning clamping strip in the positioning groove, the positioning clamping strip does not affect the rotation of the rotating base.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning openings and the positioning heads are triangular.

[0015] Preferably, the clamping part comprises an upper clamping unit and a lower clamping unit, the upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit each comprise a clamping cylinder, a clamping block driven by the clamping cylinder to move up and down, and a guide rod for limiting the linear movement of the clamping block, and the clamping block is provided with a V-shaped supporting block.

[0016] Beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. High degree of automation: the device realizes automatic operation through the servo motor and the PLC control system, greatly reduces manual intervention, and improves production efficiency.

[0018] 2. Accurate clamping and positioning: the angle sensor and the encoder are used for feedback to realize accurate position control, so that the steel pipe tower part is accurately clamped and positioned.

[0019] 3. Simple operation: the integrated operator is used for control, the operation process is simplified, the operation difficulty is reduced, and the device is easy to use.

[0020] 4. Improve work efficiency and product quality: automatic operation reduces human errors, and a unified standardized mechanical interface makes the switching between processes more smooth and accurate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a front view according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a plan view according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 is a radial sectional view of a rotating positioning unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 is an axial sectional view of a rotating unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present utility model more clear and explicit, the following will combine specific embodiments and refer to the drawings of the present utility model. Figures 1-5 The present utility model will be further explained in detail. It should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. In addition, in the following description, the description of known structures and technologies is omitted to avoid unnecessary confusion of the concept of the present utility model.

[0027] The open type steel pipe automatic clamping and rotating device provided by the present utility model aims to improve the automation level of steel pipe tower component manufacturing, reduce manual operation and improve efficiency and precision. The device mainly consists of a base 5, a power component, a rotating component 10, a clamping component 20 and a rotating positioning unit.

[0028] The base 5 is designed as an L type, with support blocks at the bottom to provide stable support, and the bottom support blocks enhance the overall stability to ensure the reliability and safety of the rotating device during operation. The upper end is provided with an upwardly open accommodating groove 31 to facilitate the rotation of the rotating component 20. The radial section of the rotating component 20 is C-shaped with a processing port 9 to facilitate the entry and exit of materials, improve the convenience of clamping and rotation, and ensure the continuity and efficiency of the processing process. The lower half of the rotating component 10 is always arranged in the base 5 during rotation. The accommodating groove 31 is provided with support wheels and pressure wheels 8 corresponding to the outer edge surface and inner pressure surface of the rotating component 10 respectively to ensure stable rotation of the rotating component 10 and reduce vibration and deviation. The base 5 is also provided with a stop wheel 7 at both axial ends of the rotating component 10 to limit the axial movement of the rotating component 10 and prevent accidental displacement during rotation, thereby enhancing the safety and stability of the device.

[0029] The rotating part 10 comprises a C-shaped rotating base 14 and a protruding pressing block 11, the shape of the pressing block 11 corresponds to the shape of the outer edge surface of the rotating base 14, and the inner side forms an inner pressing surface. The rotating base 14 is provided with a driving gear 12 which is matched with a power part. The power part comprises a driven gear 4 engaged with the driving gear 12, at least two driving gears are provided, and the driving gears are connected with a driving gear through a transmission belt 3, and the driving gear is directly connected with a servo motor 2, so that accurate power transmission is realized, and the efficient operation and accurate control of the rotating part are ensured. The encoder of the servo motor 2 is electrically connected with a PLC control system, and the rotating part 10 is provided with an angle sensor which is signal connected with the PLC control system, so that accurate speed and position control is realized, and the automation degree and response speed of operation are improved.

[0030] The rotating positioning unit comprises a positioning clamping strip 33, the outer edge surface of the rotating base 14 is provided with a positioning groove 35, the outer side of the positioning groove 35 is provided with two oppositely arranged positioning plates 37, and the positioning plates 37 are uniformly provided with a plurality of positioning openings 38. The outer side of the positioning clamping strip 33 is provided with a positioning head corresponding to the positioning opening 38, the middle of the two positioning plates 37 is provided with a connecting opening 36, and the positioning cylinder 32 is connected with the positioning clamping strip 33 through the connecting opening 36. When the positioning cylinder 32 is contracted along the radial direction of the rotating base and pulls the positioning clamping strip 33 to move backward, the positioning head is clamped on the positioning opening 38, accurate positioning is realized; when the positioning cylinder is elongated along the radial direction of the rotating base, the positioning clamping strip 33 is in the positioning groove, and the rotation of the rotating base 14 is not affected. The positioning opening and the positioning head are designed in a triangular shape to enhance the stability of positioning. The design of the rotating positioning unit enables the rotating part to be accurately positioned at any angle, improves the accuracy of clamping and rotating, and enhances the flexibility of machining.

[0031] The clamping part 20 comprises an upper clamping unit and a lower clamping unit, and each comprises a clamping cylinder, a clamping block and a guide rod. The clamping block is driven by the clamping cylinder to move up and down, and the guide rod 22 limits the linear movement of the clamping block. The clamping block is provided with a V-shaped supporting block 21, which provides better clamping effect and ensures the firmness and reliability of clamping, and is suitable for steel pipes of different diameters.

[0032] Through the above structural design, the open type steel pipe automatic clamping and rotating device can realize automatic clamping and accurate positioning and rotating of the steel pipe tower part, significantly improve the production efficiency and the convenience of operation, and ensure the safety of the machining process and the machining quality of the product

[0033] In the clamping operation, first, the steel pipe tower part is placed into the processing port of the C-shaped rotating base, and then fixed by the clamping part. The servo motor then drives the rotating part to rotate, realizing the automatic clamping and rotation of the steel pipe part. In the rotating positioning process, the rotating part is controlled by the servo motor to realize the accurate rotation of ±360°, and the angle sensor monitors the rotation angle in real time to ensure the accuracy of positioning. According to the signal of the angle sensor and the preset program, the PLC control system automatically controls the operation of the servo motor to realize the automation of clamping and rotation. When the positioning unit operates, the positioning cylinder controls the movement of the positioning clamping strip to realize the accurate positioning of the rotating base. The positioning head of the positioning clamping strip cooperates with the positioning port to ensure that the rotating part can be stopped steadily at any position. In the clamping part operation, the upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit move up and down by the clamping cylinder to realize the clamping and release of the steel pipe. The design of the V-shaped supporting block increases the stability of clamping, ensuring the firmness and reliability of the clamping process.

[0034] It should be noted that, in this text, relational terms such as first and second are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply that there is any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "contain" or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article or equipment including a series of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed or inherent to such process, method, article or equipment. Without more limitations, the element defined by the statement "including a" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or equipment including the element.

[0035] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, but not to limit it; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. An automatic clamping and rotating device for open-type steel pipes, characterized in that, The base is provided with a power component, which drives a rotating component to rotate, the rotating component is in the shape of C, and has a processing opening for feeding and discharging materials, the processing opening corresponds to a clamping component arranged at the center of the rotating component, and the lower half of the rotating component is always arranged in the base during rotation.

2. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the base is provided with a supporting block, the base is in the shape of L, the upper end of the base is provided with a containing groove opening upward, the rotating component rotates in the containing groove, the containing groove is provided with a supporting wheel corresponding to the outer edge surface of the rotating component, the containing groove is provided with a pressing wheel corresponding to the inner pressing surface of the rotating component, and the base is provided with a blocking wheel arranged at the axial ends of the rotating component.

3. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating component comprises a C-shaped rotating base, the rotating base is provided with a protruding pressing block, the shape of the pressing block corresponds to the shape of the outer edge surface of the rotating base, the inner side of the pressing block forms an inner pressing surface, and the rotating base is provided with a driving gear corresponding to the power component.

4. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power component comprises a driven gear engaged with the driving gear, the driven gear is at least provided with two, the driven gear is connected with a driving gear through a transmission belt, and the driving gear is connected with a servo motor.

5. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The encoder of the servo motor is electrically connected with a PLC control system, the rotating component is provided with an angle sensor, and the angle sensor is signal-connected with a PCV control system.

6. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is provided with a rotating positioning unit.

7. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotating positioning unit comprises a positioning clamping strip, the outer edge surface of the rotating base is provided with a positioning groove, the outer side of the positioning groove is provided with two oppositely arranged positioning plates, the positioning plates are uniformly provided with a plurality of positioning openings, the outer side of the positioning clamping strip is provided with a positioning head corresponding to the positioning openings, the middle of the two positioning plates is provided with a connecting opening, a positioning cylinder is connected with the positioning clamping strip through the connecting opening, when the positioning cylinder is mirror-symmetrically contracted to pull the positioning clamping strip to move backward, the positioning head of the positioning clamping strip is clamped on the positioning opening, and when the positioning cylinder is radially elongated to position the positioning clamping strip in the positioning groove, the positioning clamping strip does not affect the rotation of the rotating base.

8. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The positioning opening and the positioning head are triangular.

9. The open steel pipe automatic chucking and rotating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping component comprises an upper clamping unit and a lower clamping unit, the upper clamping unit and the lower clamping unit each comprise a clamping cylinder, a clamping block driven by the clamping cylinder to move up and down, and a guide rod for limiting the linear movement of the clamping block, and the clamping block is provided with a V-shaped supporting block.