Special-shaped chain assembly line

By designing an assembly line for irregularly shaped chains, the automated assembly of chain parts was achieved, solving the problems of low assembly efficiency and unstable quality in existing technologies, improving production efficiency and quality, and making it suitable for different types of irregularly shaped chains.

CN224143433UActive 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

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Technical Problem

Existing large chain assembly is inefficient, and manual assembly is also inefficient and cannot guarantee quality, thus failing to meet high production demands.

Method used

Design an assembly line for irregularly shaped chains, including machine tools, assembly modules, cover plate modules, riveting head modules, and drive modules. The automated assembly line enables the assembly of chain parts in a specified sequence and the processing of riveting heads, and is suitable for different types of irregularly shaped chains.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated assembly of chain parts, improves production efficiency, ensures assembly quality, reduces labor requirements, and is suitable for assembling various irregularly shaped chains.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of chain production and processing. A special-shaped chain assembly line comprises a machine tool, a transverse material groove is formed in the machine tool, the left end of the machine tool is a feeding end, the right end of the machine tool is a discharging end, the machine tool is sequentially provided with an assembly module, a cover piece module and a riveting head module from left to right, the front side of the machine tool is provided with a driving module used for driving parts to move and convey, and the rear side of the machine tool is provided with a discharging module. A pressing structure is installed on the top of the machine tool. According to the special-shaped chain assembly line, chain parts can be sequentially blanked according to a specified sequence to be assembled, the automatic production efficiency is high, the assembly integrity is good, the special-shaped chain assembly line can be suitable for assembly of various special-shaped chains, the manual work requirement is greatly reduced, and the higher production requirement can be met. 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 an assembly line for irregularly shaped chains. 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, cannot guarantee assembly quality, and requires multiple processes to complete, which is time-consuming. Therefore, there is a need for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides an assembly line for irregularly shaped chains that enables chain parts to be assembled sequentially in a specified order, resulting in high automated production efficiency, excellent assembly integrity, and applicability to the assembly of various irregularly shaped chains. It significantly reduces the need for manual labor and can meet higher production demands. This solves the technical problems of low assembly efficiency for 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: an assembly line for irregularly shaped chains, including a machine tool, wherein the machine tool has a transverse material groove, the left end of the machine tool is the feeding end and the right end is the discharging end, and the machine tool is provided with an assembly module, a cover plate module and a riveting head module from left to right, the front side of the machine tool is provided with a drive module for moving and conveying parts, the rear side of the machine tool is provided with a discharging module, and the top of the machine tool is equipped with a pressing structure. During processing, the various parts of the chain are sequentially discharged from the assembly module and the cover plate module and dropped into the material groove for assembly. The parts are assembled into a complete chain in the material groove, and the riveting head is processed by the riveting head module, which makes the chain stronger. The assembly line of this utility model can realize automated assembly of chains and is suitable for different types of irregularly shaped chains.

[0005] Preferably, the assembly module includes an assembly table fixed to the machine tool. The assembly table has several assembly outlets of varying heights and shapes. The lower chain link, small tube, sleeve, upper chain link, pin, and lower connecting piece are sequentially fed into the material groove for assembly. During processing, the chain parts are fed from the assembly outlets into the material groove for assembly. The assembly sequence of the assembly table is: lower chain link, small tube, sleeve, upper chain link, pin, and lower connecting piece. The lower connecting piece and pin initially connect the assembled chain assembly.

[0006] Preferably, the assembly module further includes a hopper mounted above the assembly table, with different parts stored in separate sections within the hopper. Several assembly cylinders are provided between the hopper and the assembly module. Different parts are stored in separate sections within the hopper, and chain parts are fed from the assembly cylinders and then discharged from the assembly outlet into a trough.

[0007] Preferably, the cover plate module includes a cover plate platform fixed in the middle, with a cover plate outlet on the platform, from which the upper connecting plate is discharged. The upper connecting plate is the final step in chain assembly; once the upper connecting plate is in place, the chain is assembled as a complete chain.

[0008] Preferably, the cover plate platform is equipped with a cover plate cylinder that communicates with the cover plate discharge port. The upper connecting plate is stored above the cover plate platform and falls through the cover plate cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the riveting module includes a riveting machine on the right side of the fixed-position machine tool. Various models of riveting machines are available; the assembled chain undergoes riveting processing to ensure the chain connection strength.

[0010] Preferably, the drive module includes a drive base plate installed on the front side of the material trough. The drive base plate has several drive plates that move in multiple directions (front, back, left, right). During assembly, the drive plates drive the chain assembly to the right, and the drive base plate drives the drive plates to move in a specified sequence, such as right, back, left, and front. By driving the chain assembly to the right through the drive plates, the regularity of the feeding and the fixed feeding distance can be ensured.

[0011] Preferably, each of the drive plates has two arc-shaped grooves, and the drive base plate is driven by a hydraulic cylinder. The grooves on the drive plates can engage with the sleeve of the chain assembly, facilitating the movement of the chain assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the discharge module includes a discharge cylinder fixed to the rear side of the machine tool, and the discharge cylinder is equipped with a concave discharge push plate that extends into the assembly module and the cover plate module. The discharge push plate pushes the parts in the assembly module and the cover plate module out, and the quantity discharged at one time is one part.

[0013] Preferably, the pressing structure includes a hydraulic lifting frame mounted above the material trough, on which several pressing cylinders are installed. During assembly, the drive plate moves the chain assembly to the right, while the pressing cylinders press down to compact the parts and prevent them from scattering.

[0014] Therefore, the irregular chain assembly line of this utility model has the following advantages: it can realize the assembly of chain parts in a specified order, with high automated production efficiency, excellent assembly integrity, and can be applied to the assembly of various irregular chains, greatly reducing the need for manual work and meeting higher production requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an irregularly shaped chain assembly line according to the present invention.

[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 diagram, machine tool 1, material trough 2, assembly table 3, assembly material cylinder 4, cover plate table 5, assembly discharge port 6, cover plate discharge port 7, cover plate material cylinder 8, riveting machine 9, drive base plate 10, drive clamping plate 11, pressing cylinder 12, discharge push plate 13, and hopper 14. 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 irregular chain assembly line includes a machine tool 1, a transverse material groove 2 on the machine tool 1, a feeding end on the left end of the machine tool 1 and a discharging end on the right end, and an assembly module, a cover plate module and a riveting head module are installed on the machine tool 1 from left to right, and a pressing structure is installed on the top of the machine tool 1.

[0022] The assembly module includes an assembly table 3 fixed to the left end of the machine tool 1. The assembly table 3 has several assembly outlets 6 of different heights and shapes. The lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin and lower connecting plate are sequentially dropped into the material groove 2 for assembly.

[0023] The assembly module also includes a hopper 14 mounted on the assembly table 3. Different parts are stored in the hopper 14 in different sections. Several assembly cylinders 4 are installed between the hopper 14 and the assembly module. The assembly cylinders 4 connect the hopper 14 to the assembly outlet 6.

[0024] The cover plate module includes a cover plate stage 5 fixedly installed in the middle of the machine tool 1. The cover plate stage 5 has a cover plate discharge port 7. The cover plate stage 5 is equipped with a cover plate cylinder 8 that communicates with the cover plate discharge port 7. The upper connecting plate falls along the cover plate cylinder 8.

[0025] The riveting module includes a riveting machine 9 that is fixedly installed on the right end of the machine tool 1.

[0026] The drive module includes a drive base plate 10 that is slidably installed on the front side of the material trough 2. The drive base plate 10 is driven by a hydraulic cylinder. Several drive plates 11 are installed on the drive base plate 10. Two arc-shaped grooves are opened at the ends of the drive plates 11. The drive base plate 10 drives the drive plates 11 to move forward, backward, left and right in multiple directions.

[0027] The discharge module includes a discharge cylinder fixedly installed on the rear side of the machine tool 1. A concave discharge push plate 13 is installed on the discharge cylinder, and the discharge push plate 13 extends into the assembly module and the cover plate module.

[0028] The pressing structure includes a hydraulic lifting frame installed above the material trough 2, and several pressing cylinders 12 are installed on the hydraulic lifting frame.

[0029] During processing, chain parts fall from hopper 14 and exit from assembly outlet 6 into material trough 2 for assembly. The assembly sequence of the assembly table 3 is lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin and lower connecting plate. The lower connecting plate and pin will initially connect the assembled chain assembly.

[0030] The upper connecting piece is the last step in chain assembly. After the upper connecting piece is in place, the chain is assembled. During the assembly process, the drive plate 11 drives the chain assembly to the right, while the pressure cylinder 12 presses down to compact the parts.

[0031] The assembled chain is riveted by riveting machine 9 to ensure the strength of the chain connection.

[0032] 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 profiled chain assembly line comprising a machine tool, characterized in that: The machine tool is provided with a transverse material trough. The left end of the machine tool is the feeding end and the right end is the discharging end. From left to right, the machine tool is provided with an assembly module, a cover plate module and a riveting head module. The front side of the machine tool is provided with a drive module for moving and conveying parts. The rear side of the machine tool is provided with a discharging module. The top of the machine tool is equipped with a pressing structure.

2. A profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly module includes an assembly table fixed on a machine tool. The assembly table has several assembly outlets of different heights and shapes. The lower chain plate, small tube, sleeve, upper chain plate, pin shaft and lower connecting plate are sequentially dropped into the material groove for assembly.

3. A profiled chain assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The assembly module also includes a hopper mounted on the assembly table, which stores different parts in different sections, and several assembly cylinders are provided between the hopper and the assembly module.

4. The profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate module includes a cover plate platform fixed in the middle, and a cover plate outlet is provided on the cover plate platform, from which the upper connecting plate is discharged.

5. A profiled chain assembly line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cover plate platform is equipped with a cover plate material cylinder that communicates with the cover plate discharge port.

6. A profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The riveting module includes a riveting machine on the right side of the fixed-position machine tool.

7. The profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive module includes a drive base plate installed on the front side of the trough. The drive base plate is provided with several drive plates, which drive the drive plates to move in multiple directions, including front-back and left-right.

8. A profiled chain assembly line according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned drive plates has two arc-shaped grooves, and the drive base plate is driven by a hydraulic cylinder.

9. The profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge module includes a discharge cylinder fixed to the rear side of the machine tool. The discharge cylinder is equipped with a concave discharge push plate that extends into the assembly module and the cover plate module.

10. The profiled chain assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material pressing structure includes a hydraulic lifting frame installed above the material trough, and several material pressing cylinders are installed on the hydraulic lifting frame.