Automatic blanking device for chain assembly
By designing an automatic unloading device for chain assembly, the automated assembly of chain parts was realized, solving the problem of low efficiency in the assembly of large chains, improving production efficiency and quality, and reducing manual operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN WANLONG CHAIN MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies have low efficiency in assembling large chains, and manual assembly is inefficient and cannot guarantee quality, thus failing to meet higher production demands.
An automatic unloading device for chain assembly was designed, including a machine tool, a material trough, a drive mechanism, and an automatic unloading structure. The automatic unloading structure enables the assembly of chain parts in a specified order, and the pushing mechanism pushes the parts into the material trough to achieve automated production.
It enables automated assembly of chain parts, improves production efficiency, reduces the need for manual operation, is applicable to the assembly of chains of different specifications, and ensures assembly quality.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chain production and processing technology, and in particular to an automatic unloading device for chain assembly. Background Technology
[0002] With economic development and rapid industrial growth, large chains are increasingly used in industrial equipment. However, due to their numerous parts and the lack of dedicated assembly equipment, manual assembly of large chains is inefficient and cannot guarantee assembly quality, thus necessitating improvement. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model provides an automatic unloading device for chain assembly that enables chain assembly parts to be unloaded sequentially in a specified order for assembly, resulting in high automated production efficiency, reduced manual labor requirements, and the ability to meet higher production demands. It solves the technical problems of low efficiency in large chain assembly, low efficiency in manual assembly, inability to guarantee chain quality, and inability to meet higher production demands in the existing technology.
[0004] The above-mentioned technical problem of this utility model is solved by the following technical solution: an automatic unloading device for chain assembly, including a machine tool, a transverse material trough on the machine tool, a feeding end on the left side of the machine tool and a discharging end on the right side, chain parts falling into the material trough, and the chain parts being conveyed to the right by a drive mechanism, the machine tool being provided with an automatic unloading structure, the automatic unloading structure including, from left to right, a lower chain piece unloading module, a small tube unloading module, a sleeve unloading module, an upper chain piece unloading module, a connecting pin unloading module, and a connecting piece unloading module, and a pushing mechanism is provided at the rear of the machine tool. The chain parts are conveyed to the right step by step under the drive mechanism; the unloading sequence of the chain parts is lower chain piece, small tube, sleeve, upper chain piece, connecting pin and connecting piece, the connecting pin and connecting piece connect two adjacent chain components to assemble a complete chain. The automatic unloading structure of this utility model can realize automated chain assembly and is applicable to some chains of different specifications, eliminating the need for manual assembly and achieving high assembly efficiency.
[0005] Preferably, the automatic unloading structure includes an assembly table fixed to the machine tool surface, with a hopper mounted above the assembly table. Different parts are stored in sections within the hopper, and during processing, the parts continuously fall downwards into the assembly table.
[0006] Preferably, the lower chain piece unloading module includes a lower chain piece outlet at the bottom of the assembly platform, and a first unloading sleeve connected to the hopper is provided on the assembly platform. The lower chain piece is the first part to be unloaded in the chain assembly. The lower chain piece is unloaded from the hopper along the first unloading sleeve and is pushed into the trough by the pushing mechanism.
[0007] Preferably, the tube feeding module includes a tube outlet at the bottom of the assembly platform, and two tube cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly platform. The tubes are stored in the hopper and fall downwards along the tube cylinders, and are pushed into the mounting holes on both sides of the lower chain plate by the pushing mechanism.
[0008] Preferably, the sleeve discharge module includes a sleeve outlet at the top of the assembly platform, and two sleeve cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly platform. The sleeves are stored in the hopper, and the sleeves fall downwards along the sleeve cylinders, and are discharged and sleeved outside the small tube under the action of the pushing mechanism.
[0009] Preferably, the upper chain sheet unloading module includes an upper chain sheet discharge port located at the top of the assembly platform, and a second unloading sleeve connected to a hopper is provided on the assembly platform. The upper chain sheets are stored in the hopper, fall downwards along the second unloading sleeve, and are discharged and installed at the top under the action of a pushing mechanism. After this step is completed, a chain assembly is assembled.
[0010] Preferably, the connecting pin feeding module includes a connecting pin feeding trough mounted above the feeding trough, and two connecting pin cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly table. The connecting pins are stored in the hopper, fall downwards along the connecting pin cylinders, and are discharged into the mounting hole at one end of the chain assembly under the action of the pushing mechanism.
[0011] Preferably, the connecting pin discharge groove consists of two obliquely opened grooves, with a discharge hole at the bottom front end of the groove. The connecting pins are arranged sequentially in the groove and discharged into the mounting hole of the chain assembly under the action of the pushing mechanism.
[0012] Preferably, the connecting piece unloading module includes a connecting piece discharge port located at the bottom of the assembly platform, below the connecting pin unloading groove. A third unloading sleeve connected to the hopper is provided on the assembly platform. The connecting pieces are stored in the hopper and discharged under the action of the pushing mechanism. The connecting pieces connect two adjacent chain assemblies to form a complete chain.
[0013] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a pushing drive fixed to the rear side of the machine tool, and a pushing plate is slidably disposed within the pushing drive. The pushing plate of the pushing drive reciprocates to push the parts out of the assembly table.
[0014] Therefore, the automatic unloading device for chain assembly of this utility model has the following advantages: it can realize the assembly of chain assembly parts in a specified order, which can achieve high automated production efficiency, reduce the need for manual work, and meet higher production requirements. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to this utility model.
[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram.
[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure.
[0018] In the figure, machine tool 1, material trough 2, assembly table 3, hopper 4, first discharge sleeve 5, small tube material cylinder 6, sleeve material cylinder 7, second discharge sleeve 8, connecting pin material cylinder 9, push plate 10, and third discharge sleeve 11. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solution of the utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0020] Example:
[0021] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown in Figure 3, an automatic unloading device for chain assembly includes a machine tool 1. A transverse material groove 2 is provided on the surface of the machine tool 1. The left side of the machine tool 1 is the feeding end and the right side is the discharging end. The chain parts fall into the material groove 2 and are conveyed to the right side under the drive of the drive mechanism.
[0022] The machine tool 1 is equipped with an automatic unloading structure. The automatic unloading mechanism includes an assembly table 3 fixedly installed on the surface of the machine tool 1. A hopper 4 is installed above the assembly table 3. Different parts are stored in the hopper 4 in different sections.
[0023] The automatic feeding structure also includes, from left to right, a lower chain piece feeding module, a small tube feeding module, a sleeve feeding module, an upper chain piece feeding module, a connecting pin feeding module, and a connecting piece feeding module.
[0024] The lower chain plate unloading module includes a lower chain plate discharge port located at the bottom of the assembly platform 3, and a first unloading sleeve 5 is installed on the assembly platform 3 to connect the lower chain plate discharge port with the hopper 4.
[0025] The small tube feeding module includes a small tube outlet at the bottom of the assembly platform 3, and two small tube cylinders 6 connected to the small tube outlet and the hopper 4 are installed on the assembly platform 3.
[0026] The sleeve discharge module includes a sleeve discharge port on the top of the assembly platform 3, and two sleeve cylinders 7 connected to the sleeve discharge port and the hopper 4 are installed on the assembly platform 3.
[0027] The upper chain plate unloading module includes an upper chain plate discharge port opened on the top side of the assembly platform 3, and a second unloading sleeve 8 is installed on the assembly platform 3 to connect the upper chain plate discharge port to the hopper 4.
[0028] The connecting pin discharge module includes a connecting pin discharge groove 2 installed above the material trough 2. The connecting pin discharge groove 2 consists of two inclined grooves. A discharge hole is provided at the bottom of the front end of the connecting pin discharge groove 2. Two connecting pin cylinders 9 connected to the hopper 4 are installed on the assembly table 3.
[0029] The connecting piece unloading module includes a connecting piece outlet on the assembly platform 3, and a third unloading sleeve 11 is installed on the assembly platform 3 to connect the connecting piece outlet to the hopper 4.
[0030] Several pushing mechanisms are installed on the rear side of the machine tool 1. The pushing mechanism includes a pushing drive that is fixedly installed on the rear side of the machine tool 1. The pushing drive is a hydraulic cylinder driven. A pushing plate 10 is slidably installed inside the pushing drive. The pushing plate 10 extends into the assembly table 3 to push out the parts.
[0031] The hopper 4 is divided into sections to store different parts. During processing, the parts fall continuously into the assembly table 3. The pusher plate 10 on the rear pushes the parts into the trough 2. The chain parts are conveyed to the right step by step under the drive mechanism.
[0032] The cutting sequence of chain parts is as follows: lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, connecting pin and connecting plate. The connecting pin and connecting plate connect two adjacent chain components to assemble a complete chain.
[0033] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the concept of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to replace them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. An automatic unloading device for chain assembly, comprising a machine tool, the machine tool having a transverse material trough, the left side of the machine tool being the infeed end and the right side being the discharge end, chain parts falling into the material trough, and the chain parts being conveyed to the right side by a drive mechanism, characterized in that: The machine tool is equipped with an automatic unloading structure, which includes, from left to right, a lower chain piece unloading module, a small tube unloading module, a sleeve unloading module, an upper chain piece unloading module, a connecting pin unloading module, and a connecting piece unloading module. A pushing mechanism is provided at the rear of the machine tool.
2. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic material unloading structure includes an assembly table fixed to the surface of the machine tool, and a hopper is mounted above the assembly table.
3. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower chain sheet unloading module includes a lower chain sheet discharge port located at the bottom of the assembly table, and a first unloading sleeve connected to the hopper is provided on the assembly table.
4. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The small tube feeding module includes a small tube outlet at the bottom of the assembly table, and two small tube cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly table.
5. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aforementioned sleeve discharge module includes a sleeve discharge port located on the top of the assembly platform, and two sleeve cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly platform.
6. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper chain sheet unloading module includes an upper chain sheet discharge port located on the top of the assembly table, and a second unloading sleeve connected to the hopper is provided on the assembly table.
7. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pin feeding module includes a connecting pin feeding trough mounted above the trough, and two connecting pin cylinders connected to the hopper are provided on the assembly table.
8. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting pin discharge groove consists of two inclined grooves, and a discharge hole is provided at the bottom front end of the connecting pin discharge groove.
9. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece unloading module includes a connecting piece outlet located at the bottom of the assembly platform, which is located below the connecting pin unloading groove. A third unloading sleeve connected to the hopper is provided on the assembly platform.
10. The automatic unloading device for chain assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing mechanism includes a pushing drive fixed to the rear side of the machine tool, and a pushing plate is slidably provided inside the pushing drive.