Riveting head device for chain assembly

By designing a chain assembly riveting device, the automated assembly of chain parts and riveting head processing were realized, solving the problems of low assembly efficiency and unstable quality in the existing technology, improving production efficiency and chain strength, and reducing the need for manual labor.

CN224143432UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21HANGZHOU XIAOSHAN WANLONG CHAIN MFG CO LTD
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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
2026-04-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing large chain assembly is inefficient, and manual assembly is also inefficient, which cannot guarantee chain quality and cannot meet higher production demands.

Method used

A chain assembly and riveting device was designed, including a machine base, an assembly slot, a riveting mechanism, and a drive mechanism. The device assembles chain parts and performs riveting processing through an automated production line, thereby realizing automated chain production.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation efficiency of chain assembly, ensures the connection strength of chain parts, reduces the need for manual work, is suitable for assembling various irregularly shaped chains, and meets higher production requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of chain production and processing. A chain assembling and head riveting device comprises a machine table, an assembling groove is formed in the surface of the machine table, the left end of the machine table is a feeding end, the right end of the machine table is a discharging end, an assembling mechanism is arranged at the left end of the machine table, a lower chain piece, a small pipe, a sleeve, an upper chain piece, a pin shaft, a lower connecting piece and an upper connecting piece are assembled into a complete chain on the assembling mechanism, and a head riveting mechanism is arranged at the right end of the machine table. A driving mechanism used for driving the chain to move is arranged at the right end of the machine table. The utility model provides a chain assembly riveting head device which is high in automatic production efficiency, capable of ensuring that the connecting strength of parts is high enough after a chain is assembled, suitable for assembly of various special-shaped chains, capable of greatly reducing manual work requirements and capable of meeting higher production requirements. The technical problems that in the prior art, the existing large chain assembling efficiency is low, the manual assembling efficiency is low, the chain quality cannot be guaranteed, and the higher production requirement cannot be met are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of chain production and processing technology, and in particular to a chain assembly riveting head device. 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 lack of dedicated assembly equipment, large chains often lack sufficient strength after assembly, making it difficult to guarantee assembly quality. This necessitates multiple assembly processes, which is time-consuming, thus highlighting the need for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a chain assembly riveting head device that offers high automated production efficiency, ensures sufficient connection strength of parts after chain assembly, is applicable to the assembly of various irregularly shaped chains, significantly reduces manual labor requirements, and can meet higher production demands. It solves the technical problems of low assembly efficiency of large chains, low efficiency of 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: A chain assembly riveting device includes a machine base with an assembly groove on its surface. The left end of the machine base is the feeding end, and the right end is the discharging end. An assembly mechanism is provided at the left end of the machine base, where the lower chain piece, small tube, sleeve, upper chain piece, pin, lower connecting piece, and upper connecting piece are assembled into a complete chain. A riveting mechanism is provided at the right end of the machine base, and a drive mechanism for moving the chain is also provided at the right end of the machine base. During processing, the lower chain piece, small tube, sleeve, upper chain piece, pin, lower connecting piece, and upper connecting piece fall into the assembly groove and are assembled into a complete chain by the assembly mechanism. After the chain is assembled, the riveting mechanism performs riveting processing on the chain. The riveting mechanism presses the chain riveting head, and while the riveting head is being processed, the drive mechanism drives the chain to move and discharge.

[0005] Preferably, the riveting mechanism includes a four-corner riveting machine mounted above the assembly slot, with several pressure plates spaced apart on the machine. During processing, the lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin, lower connecting plate, and upper connecting plate fall into the assembly slot and are assembled into a complete chain by the assembly mechanism. After the chain is assembled, the riveting mechanism performs riveting, with the pressure plates reciprocating to press the chain riveting heads together.

[0006] Preferably, the riveting machine includes pressure rollers mounted on the upper and lower sides of the assembly slot, which press against the upper and lower surfaces of the chain. The pressure rollers are driven by a motor. After the chain is assembled, the riveting mechanism performs riveting. The pressure rollers press against the upper and lower surfaces of the chain to tighten the riveting head of the part. While the riveting head is being processed, the drive gear rotates at intervals to move the chain and discharge the material.

[0007] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a drive gear rotatably mounted on the right side of the machine base. A notch is provided on one side of the assembly slot, and the drive gear meshes with the chain at the notch. After the chain is assembled, it undergoes riveting by a riveting mechanism. The pressure plate reciprocates to press the chain riveting head tight. While the riveting head is being processed, the drive gear rotates intermittently to move the chain and discharge the material.

[0008] Preferably, the drive mechanism further includes a drive telescopic rod slidably mounted on the front side of the machine tool, with a ratchet rotatably mounted at the end of the drive telescopic rod, the ratchet engaging with the drive gear. The drive telescopic rod drives the ratchet to move laterally reciprocally, and the ratchet drives the drive gear to rotate intermittently.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom end of the drive gear is fixed with a rotating shaft, and the surface of the rotating shaft is provided with grooves spaced apart, in which the ratchet teeth are engaged. During the processing, the drive telescopic rod reciprocates laterally, and the ratchet teeth at the end of the drive telescopic rod drive the drive gear to rotate a fixed angle once, thereby driving the chain to move and discharge the material.

[0010] Preferably, the drive telescopic rod has an "L" shaped structure.

[0011] Preferably, the drive mechanism further includes a drive motor fixed to one side of the machine base and a sliding sleeve sleeved over the drive telescopic rod, with the drive telescopic rod mounted on the drive motor. The drive telescopic rod moves laterally reciprocating within the sliding sleeve, driving the drive gear to rotate.

[0012] Preferably, both the sliding sleeve and the drive telescopic rod are provided with positioning blocks, and a return spring is provided between the positioning blocks. The function of the return spring is to provide assistance when the drive telescopic rod extends or retracts.

[0013] Therefore, the chain assembly riveting device of this utility model has the following advantages: high automated production efficiency, ensuring high connection strength of parts after chain assembly, applicable to the assembly of various irregular chains, greatly reducing the need for manual work, and meeting higher production requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the chain assembly riveting device of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-view structural diagram.

[0016] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the main structure.

[0017] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top-view sectional structural diagram.

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram, 1 is the machine base, 2 is the assembly slot, 3 is the assembly mechanism, 4 is the four-corner riveting machine, 5 is the pressure plate, 6 is the drive gear, 7 is the drive motor, 8 is the drive telescopic rod, 9 is the sliding sleeve, 10 is the return spring, 11 is the ratchet, and 12 is the pressure roller. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solution of the utility model will be further described in detail below through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0021] Example 1:

[0022] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown in Figures 3 and 4, a chain assembly riveting device includes a machine base 1. A transverse assembly groove 2 is provided on the surface of the machine base 1. The left end of the assembly groove 2 is the feeding end and the right end is the discharging end. An assembly mechanism 3 is installed on the left end of the machine base 1. The lower chain piece, small tube, sleeve, upper chain piece, pin, lower connecting piece and upper connecting piece are assembled into a complete chain in the assembly mechanism 3.

[0023] On the right side of the machine base 1, a riveting mechanism and a drive mechanism are installed at intervals; the riveting mechanism includes a four-corner riveting machine 4 mounted above the assembly slot 2, and three pressure plates 5 are installed at intervals on the four-corner riveting machine 4.

[0024] The drive mechanism includes a drive gear 6 that is rotatably mounted on the front side of the machine base 1. A notch is provided on the front side of the assembly slot 2, and the drive gear 6 meshes with the chain at the notch.

[0025] The drive gear 6 has a rotating shaft fixedly installed at both ends, and the surface of the rotating shaft is provided with slots at intervals; the drive mechanism also includes a drive motor 7 fixedly installed on the front side of the machine base 1, and a drive telescopic rod 8 is slidably installed inside the drive motor 7.

[0026] The drive telescopic rod 8 has an "L" shaped structure, and a sliding sleeve 9 is installed on the outer sleeve of the drive telescopic rod 8. The drive telescopic rod 8 slides back and forth within the sliding sleeve 9.

[0027] Both the drive telescopic rod 8 and the drive telescopic rod 8 are equipped with positioning blocks, and a return spring 10 is installed between the two positioning blocks.

[0028] The end of the drive telescopic rod 8 is rotatably mounted with a ratchet 11, which is engaged in a slot in the shaft below the drive gear 6.

[0029] During processing, the lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin, lower connecting plate and upper connecting plate fall into the assembly groove 2 and are assembled into a complete chain by the assembly mechanism 3.

[0030] After the chain is assembled, the riveting mechanism processes the riveting head. The pressure plate 5 presses down repeatedly to tighten the chain riveting head. At the same time as the riveting head is processed, the drive gear 6 rotates at intervals to move the chain and discharge the material.

[0031] During the processing, the drive motor 7 drives the drive telescopic rod 8 to move laterally back and forth. The ratchet 11 at the end of the drive telescopic rod 8 drives the drive gear 6 to rotate at a fixed angle once, thereby driving the chain to move and discharge the material.

[0032] Example 2:

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, a chain assembly riveting device includes a machine base 1. A transverse assembly groove 2 is provided on the surface of the machine base 1. The left end of the assembly groove 2 is the feeding end and the right end is the discharging end. An assembly mechanism 3 is installed on the left end of the machine base 1. The lower chain piece, small tube, sleeve, upper chain piece, pin, lower connecting piece and upper connecting piece are assembled into a complete chain in the assembly mechanism 3.

[0034] The right side of the machine base 1 is equipped with a riveting mechanism and a driving mechanism at intervals; the riveting mechanism includes pressure rollers 12 mounted on the upper and lower sides of the assembly slot 2, the pressure rollers 12 press on the upper and lower surfaces of the chain, and the pressure rollers 12 are driven by a motor.

[0035] During processing, the lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin, lower connecting plate and upper connecting plate fall into the assembly groove 2 and are assembled into a complete chain by the assembly mechanism 3.

[0036] After the chain is assembled, the riveting mechanism processes the riveting head. The pressure roller 12 presses the upper and lower surfaces of the chain to press the riveting head of the parts. At the same time as the riveting head is processed, the motor drives the chain to convey the material out.

[0037] 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. A chain assembly riveting apparatus comprising a machine table, characterised in that: The machine tool has an assembly slot on its surface. The left end of the machine tool is the feeding end and the right end is the discharging end. The left end of the machine tool is equipped with an assembly mechanism. The lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin, lower connecting plate and upper connecting plate are assembled into a complete chain in the assembly mechanism. The right end of the machine tool is equipped with a riveting mechanism and a drive mechanism for moving the chain.

2. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The riveting mechanism includes a four-corner riveting machine mounted above the assembly slot, with several pressure plates spaced apart on the four-corner riveting machine.

3. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The riveting machine includes pressure rollers mounted on the upper and lower sides of the assembly slot. The pressure rollers press against the upper and lower surfaces of the chain and are driven by a motor.

4. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: The drive mechanism includes a drive gear rotatably mounted on the right side of the machine base. A notch is provided on one side of the assembly slot, and the drive gear meshes with the chain at the notch.

5. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein: The drive mechanism also includes a drive telescopic rod that is slidably mounted on the front side of the machine tool. The end of the drive telescopic rod is rotatably mounted with a ratchet, which engages with the drive gear.

6. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein: The drive gear has a rotating shaft fixed to its bottom end, and the rotating shaft surface has slots spaced apart, with the ratchet teeth locked in the slots.

7. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as defined in claim 5, wherein: The aforementioned drive telescopic rod has an "L" shaped structure.

8. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein: The drive mechanism also includes a drive motor fixed to one side of the machine base and a sliding sleeve sleeved outside the drive telescopic rod, with the drive telescopic rod mounted on the drive motor.

9. A chain assembly swaging head apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein: Both the sliding sleeve and the drive telescopic rod are equipped with positioning blocks, and a return spring is provided between the positioning blocks.