Multifunctional sorting mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of workpiece production, and provides a multifunctional sorting mechanism, which is used for sorting detected finished workpieces and carrying out oil immersion treatment on qualified products, and comprises a supporting platform, a conveying part, a material distributing part, a push rod, an oil groove and a lifting block are arranged on the supporting platform; the conveying part is used for conveying the workpieces; the material distributing part is used for removing unqualified workpieces from the conveying part; the push rod is used for pushing the to-be-oil-immersed workpiece away from the conveying piece; the lifting block is arranged in the oil groove and has a first working position and a second working position; when the lifting block is located at the first working position, the lifting block is used for receiving workpieces pushed out by the push rod; when the lifting block is switched from the first working position to the second working position, the lifting block is used for driving a workpiece to enter an oil immersion area in the oil groove; the multiple functions of sorting, removing, pushing, oil immersion and the like of workpieces are integrated on the same operation platform, high integration and automatic continuous operation of procedures are achieved, and the production efficiency and the equipment integration degree are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of workpiece production technology, specifically relating to a multi-functional sorting mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the manufacturing process of workpieces, in order to improve their performance, extend their service life, and adapt to more complex and changing application environments, it is usually necessary to immerse the finished workpieces in oil. Oil immersion can not only effectively prevent metal surfaces from oxidizing and rusting, but also play a certain role in lubrication and dust prevention, thereby significantly enhancing the functionality and stability of the workpieces.

[0003] However, in actual production, oil immersion treatment is only carried out on workpieces that have passed quality inspection. Defective products have problems such as dimensional deviations, appearance defects or structural damage, and are not worth further processing. Therefore, before carrying out the oil immersion operation, all finished workpieces that have completed inspection must be effectively sorted to separate qualified products from unqualified products.

[0004] Currently, with the continuous improvement of industrial automation, although various devices for workpiece sorting and oiling have been applied to production lines, existing technologies generally suffer from the following problems: First, most systems adopt a design scheme where the sorting mechanism and oiling device are independent of each other. That is, the sorting mechanism first identifies and rejects defective products, and then the qualified products are transferred to the oiling device for further processing by manual labor or transfer equipment. This step-by-step operation not only increases the operational difficulty of intermediate links but also increases labor and material costs. Second, because sorting and oiling functions are performed by different equipment, the entire production line requires a large space, which is not conducive to optimizing the workshop layout and also limits further improvement in production efficiency. In addition, under the traditional method, qualified products need to undergo multiple handling and repositioning after sorting, which can easily cause damage to the workpiece surface, affecting the consistency of product quality, and also reducing the overall automation and intelligence level of production. In summary, existing workpiece sorting and oiling systems have shortcomings such as dispersed equipment, cumbersome processes, large footprint, low production efficiency, and high overall costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings of existing technologies, the technical problem this utility model aims to solve is to propose a multifunctional sorting mechanism. By setting up sorting components, push rods, an oil tank, and a lifting block within the oil tank on a support platform, the functions of workpiece sorting, rejection, pushing, and oiling are integrated onto the same platform, achieving a high degree of process integration and automated continuous operation. This not only effectively reduces the equipment's footprint, facilitating workshop layout optimization, but also eliminates the intermediate step in traditional processes where qualified products need to be manually or transported to the oiling area after sorting. This achieves seamless connection between workpiece sorting and oiling, thereby improving overall production efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is to propose a multi-functional sorting mechanism for sorting finished workpieces that have completed inspection and for oiling qualified products. The sorting mechanism includes:

[0007] A support platform is provided on which a transport component is installed, the transport component being used to transport the workpiece;

[0008] The sorting component is located on the workpiece movement path and moves against the workpiece to remove unqualified workpieces from the transport component.

[0009] A push rod, which is movably disposed above the conveyor, is used to push the workpiece to be immersed in oil away from the conveyor;

[0010] An oil tank is located to the side of the conveying component, and a lifting block is movably disposed within the oil tank. The lifting block has a first working position and a second working position.

[0011] When the lifting block is in the first working position, it is flush with the conveying component and is used to receive the workpiece pushed out by the push rod; when the lifting block switches from the first working position to the second working position, it is used to drive the workpiece into the oil immersion area for oil immersion treatment.

[0012] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, a first driving component is also provided on the support platform. The sorting component is connected to the output end of the first driving component, and the first driving component is used to drive the sorting component to move.

[0013] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, a first collecting component is also provided on one side of the support platform, which is located on the side of the workpiece movement path. The first collecting component is used to receive the unqualified workpieces rejected by the sorting component.

[0014] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, the conveying component is a first conveyor belt.

[0015] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, the first collecting component is a second conveyor belt, which is provided with a plurality of first baffles. A first material channel is formed between two adjacent first baffles, and each first material channel is used to collect a specific type of defective workpiece.

[0016] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, the push rod has a first part and a second part arranged side by side. The second part is movably inserted into the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece to be soaked in oil away from the conveyor. The first part movably abuts against the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece that has been soaked in oil away from the lifting block.

[0017] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, a second driving member and a third driving member are further provided on the support platform. The push rod is connected to the output end of the second driving member, and the second driving member is connected to the third driving member. The second driving member is used to drive the push rod to move in the horizontal direction, and the third driving member is used to drive the second driving member to move in the vertical direction.

[0018] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, a fourth driving component is also provided on the oil tank, and the lifting block is connected to the output end of the fourth driving component. The fourth driving component is used to drive the lifting block to switch between the first working position and the second working position.

[0019] In the aforementioned multifunctional sorting mechanism, a collection component is also provided on the side of the support platform, which is used to collect the workpieces that have completed oil immersion.

[0020] In the aforementioned multi-functional sorting mechanism, the collection component includes:

[0021] Second collection item;

[0022] The second baffle and push plate are set on the second collecting component. The second baffle and the push plate are arranged opposite to each other to form a second material channel. When the lifting block is in the first working position, it is flush with the feeding end of the second material channel. The second material channel is used to allow the workpiece that has been soaked in oil to flow into the second collecting component in an orderly manner.

[0023] A detection element is disposed on the second collecting element and located above the second material channel, for detecting whether the second material channel is full;

[0024] The fifth driving component, wherein the second baffle is connected to the output end of the fifth driving component, and the fifth driving component is electrically connected to the detection component, for driving the second baffle to rise and fall;

[0025] The sixth driving component, wherein the push plate is connected to the output end of the sixth driving component, is used to drive the push plate to move in the horizontal direction.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0027] (1) By setting up sorting parts, push rods, oil tanks and lifting blocks in the oil tanks on the support platform, the functions of sorting, rejection, pushing and oiling of workpieces are integrated on the same platform, realizing the high integration of processes and automated continuous operation; not only effectively reducing the footprint of equipment and facilitating the optimization of workshop layout; but also eliminating the intermediate link of manually or transferring equipment to transport qualified products to the oiling area after sorting in the traditional process, realizing the seamless connection of workpieces from sorting to oiling, thereby improving overall production efficiency and reducing production costs.

[0028] (2) Several first baffles are provided on the first collecting component, and a first material channel is formed between two adjacent first baffles. Each first material channel is used to collect a specific type of non-conforming workpiece. This structural design helps to classify, rework or scrap non-conforming products in the future, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0029] (3) By setting up a collection component, efficient and orderly collection of workpieces that have completed the oil immersion treatment is achieved. The collection component integrates functions such as detection, pushing, collection and automatic discharge when full, which significantly reduces the frequency of manual intervention, reduces labor intensity, and improves the overall production efficiency and product quality consistency. It has good application prospects and promotion value. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the proposed solution;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Three-dimensional view of the middle section structure;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the first collection component in this scheme;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a 3D view of the oil tank, lifting block, fourth drive component, and collection assembly in this solution.

[0034] In the diagram, 1. Support platform; 2. Conveying component; 3. Sorting component; 4. Push rod; 5. Oil tank; 6. Lifting block; 7. First driving component; 8. First collecting component; 9. First baffle; 10. First material channel; 11. Stepper motor; 12. First part; 13. Second part; 14. Second driving component; 15. Third driving component; 16. Fourth driving component; 17. Collecting assembly; 18. Second collecting component; 19. Second baffle; 20. Push plate; 21. Second material channel; 22. Detection component; 23. Fifth driving component; 24. Sixth driving component. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0036] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, this solution provides a multi-functional sorting mechanism for sorting finished workpieces that have completed inspection and for oiling qualified workpieces. The sorting mechanism includes: a support platform 1 on which a conveyor 2 is mounted for transporting workpieces; a sorting component 3 located on the workpiece movement path and moving against the workpiece to remove unqualified workpieces from the conveyor 2; a push rod 4 movably positioned above the conveyor 2 to push workpieces to be oiled away from the conveyor 2; and an oil tank 5 located to the side of the conveyor 2, within which a lifting block 6 is movably mounted. The lifting block 6 has a first working position and a second working position. When the lifting block 6 is in the first working position, it is flush with the conveyor 2 and is used to receive workpieces pushed out by the push rod 4. When the lifting block 6 switches from the first working position to the second working position, it is used to drive the workpiece into the oiling area for oiling treatment.

[0038] During operation, the inspected workpieces are transported by the conveying mechanism to the conveyor 2 on the support platform 1. The conveyor 2 first transports the workpieces to the location of the sorting component 3. The sorting component 3 removes the unqualified workpieces from the conveyor 2 according to preset sorting conditions. Subsequently, the conveyor 2 continues to transport the qualified workpieces to the area where the push rod 4 and the oil tank 5 are located. At this time, the lifting block 6 is in the first working position and is flush with one side of the conveyor 2. The push rod 4 is activated, pushing the qualified workpieces off the conveyor 2 and onto the lifting block 6. Then, the lifting block 6 moves downward from the first working position to the second working position, driving the workpieces into the oil immersion area inside the oil tank 5. The multi-functional sorting mechanism in this solution integrates automatic workpiece sorting with oil immersion processing, achieving a high degree of process integration and automated continuous operation. This solves the inefficiency problems caused by manual handling and dispersed equipment layout in traditional processes. By integrating sorting, rejection, pushing, and oil immersion functions on the same platform, the equipment footprint is significantly reduced, which is conducive to optimizing workshop layout. The intermediate step of manually or using transfer equipment to transfer qualified products to the oil immersion area after sorting in the traditional process is eliminated, achieving seamless connection between workpiece sorting and oil immersion, improving overall production efficiency, and reducing production costs.

[0039] In order to move the sorting piece 3, a first driving component 7 is also provided on the support platform 1. The sorting piece 3 is connected to the output end of the first driving component 7. The first driving component 7 drives the sorting piece 3 to move and remove unqualified workpieces from the transport piece 2. The first driving component 7 can be a motor, hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder.

[0040] To receive the defective workpieces rejected by the sorting piece 3, a first collection piece 8 is also provided on one side of the support platform 1, which is located on the side of the workpiece movement path and is used to receive the defective workpieces rejected by the sorting piece 3.

[0041] Preferably, the transport component 2 is a first conveyor belt.

[0042] More preferably, the first collecting component 8 is a second conveyor belt, and a plurality of first baffles 9 are provided on the second conveyor belt. A first material channel 10 is formed between two adjacent first baffles 9. Each first material channel 10 is used to collect a specific type of defective workpiece to achieve classified storage.

[0043] The first conveyor belt is driven by a stepper motor 11, which is electrically connected to the detection device. The stepper motor 11 can precisely control the running distance of the first conveyor belt according to the detection results of the workpiece and the preset sorting conditions, and accurately transport the workpiece to the corresponding feeding end of the first material channel 10. Subsequently, the first drive component 7 is started, which drives the sorting component 3 to push the workpiece into the corresponding first material channel 10, realizing the classification and collection of different types of non-conforming products. This helps to classify, rework, or scrap the non-conforming products in the future, and improves the resource utilization rate. The second conveyor belt can run continuously or intermittently, driving the workpieces in the first material channel 10 forward, making room for newly entering workpieces, and ensuring smooth continuous operation.

[0044] A stepper motor 11 is an open-loop control element that converts electrical pulse signals into mechanical angular or linear displacement. Each time an electrical pulse is input, the motor's rotor rotates by a fixed angle, called the "step angle." By controlling the number and frequency of electrical pulses and the phase sequence of the motor windings, precise control of the stepper motor 11's positioning, speed, and rotation direction can be achieved.

[0045] More preferably, the push rod 4 has a first part 12 and a second part 13. The second part 13 is movably inserted into the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece to be soaked in oil away from the transport member 2. The first part 12 is movably abutted against the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece that has been soaked in oil away from the lifting block 6.

[0046] To move the push rod 4, the support platform 1 is also equipped with a second drive component 14 and a third drive component 15. The push rod 4 is connected to the output end of the second drive component 14, and the second drive component 14 is connected to the third drive component 15. The second drive component 14 is used to drive the push rod 4 to move in the horizontal direction, and the third drive component 15 is used to drive the second drive component 14 to move in the vertical direction. The second drive component 14 and the third drive component 15 can be a motor, a hydraulic cylinder, or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0047] In order to drive the lifting block 6 to rise and fall, a fourth driving component 16 is also provided on the oil tank 5. The lifting block 6 is connected to the output end of the fourth driving component 16. The fourth driving component 16 is used to drive the lifting block 6 to switch between the first working position and the second working position. The fourth driving component 16 can be a motor, a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0048] In the initial state, push rod 4 is located above conveyor 2, and lifting block 6 is in the first working position and flush with conveyor 2. When the first conveyor belt transports the first qualified workpiece to below push rod 4, the third drive component 15 is activated, driving the second drive component 14 and its push rod 4 downwards, causing the second part 13 of push rod 4 to insert into the workpiece. Subsequently, the third drive component 15 stops running, and the second drive component 14 is activated, driving push rod 4 to move horizontally, smoothly pushing the workpiece onto lifting block 6 through the second part 13. After pushing is completed, the second drive component 14 and the third drive component 15 work together to reset push rod 4 to the initial position, preparing for the next operation. At the same time, the fourth drive component 16 is activated, driving lifting block 6 to descend from the first working position to the second working position, thereby bringing the workpiece into the oil tank. 5. The oil-soaking area inside the pump is used to complete the oil-soaking process. After the oil-soaking is completed, the fourth drive component 16 reverses its direction, driving the lifting block 6 back to the first working position. At this time, the first conveyor belt transports the next workpiece to be soaked to the area below the push rod 4. The third drive component 15 starts again, driving the second drive component 14 and the push rod 4 to descend, so that the second part 13 is inserted into the new workpiece, while the first part 12 is located to the side of the lifting block 6. Subsequently, the second drive component 14 starts, driving the push rod 4 to move horizontally. The first part 12, driven by the push rod 4, moves against the workpiece that has been soaked in oil on the lifting block 6 and pushes the workpiece off the lifting block 6. The second part 13 then pushes the new workpiece to be soaked into the lifting block 6. The fourth drive component 16 starts again, driving the lifting block 6 to descend, repeating the above oil-soaking process to achieve continuous cycle operation.

[0049] To facilitate the orderly collection of workpieces that have undergone oil immersion treatment, a collection component 17 is also provided on the side of the support platform 1.

[0050] More preferably, the collecting component 17 includes: a second collecting member 18; a second baffle 19 and a pusher 20 movably disposed on the second collecting member 18, the second baffle 19 and the pusher 20 being disposed opposite each other to form a second material channel 21, which is flush with the inlet end of the second material channel 21 when the lifting block 6 is in the first working position, and the second material channel 21 is used to allow the workpieces that have completed oil immersion to flow into the second collecting member 18 in an orderly manner; a detection member 22, which is disposed on the second collecting member 18 and located above the second material channel 21, for detecting whether the second material channel 21 is full; a fifth driving member 23, the second baffle 19 being connected to the output end of the fifth driving member 23, the fifth driving member 23 being electrically connected to the detection member 22, for driving the second baffle 19 to rise and fall; and a sixth driving member 24, the pusher 20 being connected to the output end of the sixth driving member 24, the sixth driving member 24 for driving the pusher 20 to move in the horizontal direction.

[0051] When the lifting block 6 is in the first working position, one side of it is flush with the conveying component 2, and the other side is flush with the second material channel 21. At this time, the first part 12 of the push rod 4 pushes the oil-soaked workpiece off the lifting block 6 and into the second material channel 21. The width of the second material channel 21 is designed to be 1 to 1.5 times the diameter of the workpiece, allowing only workpieces to pass through in a single row. The incoming workpieces are pushed forward by the subsequent workpieces. When the detection component 22 detects that the second material channel 21 is full, it will send a corresponding electrical signal to the control system. After receiving the signal, the control system triggers the fifth drive component 23 and the sixth drive component 24 to work together. The fifth drive component 23... First, the system is activated, causing the second baffle 19 to rise upwards, creating a discharge gap in the second material channel 21. Subsequently, the sixth drive component 24 is activated, causing the pusher plate 20 to move horizontally, pushing the neatly arranged rows of workpieces in the second material channel 21 to the empty area of ​​the second collection component 18. After the pushing is completed, the sixth drive component 24 drives the pusher plate 20 back to its initial position, and the fifth drive component 23 drives the second baffle 19 to reset, restoring the structural integrity of the second material channel 21 and preparing for the next batch of workpieces to enter. Among these, the detection component 22 is preferably a photoelectric sensor, and the fifth drive component 23 and the sixth drive component 24 can be a motor, a hydraulic cylinder, or a pneumatic cylinder.

[0052] It should be noted that in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "a" is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0054] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional sorting mechanism for sorting finished workpieces that have completed inspection and for subjecting qualified products to oil immersion treatment, characterized in that, The sorting mechanism includes: A support platform is provided on which a transport component is installed, the transport component being used to transport the workpiece; The sorting component is located on the workpiece movement path and moves against the workpiece to remove unqualified workpieces from the transport component. A push rod, which is movably disposed above the conveyor, is used to push the workpiece to be immersed in oil away from the conveyor; An oil tank is located to the side of the conveying component, and a lifting block is movably disposed within the oil tank. The lifting block has a first working position and a second working position. When the lifting block is in the first working position, it is flush with the conveying component and is used to receive the workpiece pushed out by the push rod; when the lifting block switches from the first working position to the second working position, it is used to drive the workpiece into the oil immersion area for oil immersion treatment.

2. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform is also provided with a first driving component, and the sorting component is connected to the output end of the first driving component. The first driving component is used to drive the sorting component to move.

3. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A first collection component is also provided on one side of the support platform, located on the side of the workpiece movement path. The first collection component is used to receive the unqualified workpieces rejected by the sorting component.

4. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The transported item is the first conveyor belt.

5. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first collecting component is a second conveyor belt, which is provided with a plurality of first baffles. A first material channel is formed between two adjacent first baffles, and each first material channel is used to collect a specific type of defective workpiece.

6. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The push rod has a first part and a second part arranged side by side. The second part is movably inserted into the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece to be soaked in oil away from the transporter. The first part is movably abutted against the workpiece and is used to push the workpiece that has been soaked in oil away from the lifting block.

7. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform is also provided with a second driving component and a third driving component. The push rod is connected to the output end of the second driving component, and the second driving component is connected to the third driving component. The second driving component is used to drive the push rod to move in the horizontal direction, and the third driving component is used to drive the second driving component to move in the vertical direction.

8. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The oil tank is also provided with a fourth driving component, and the lifting block is connected to the output end of the fourth driving component. The fourth driving component is used to drive the lifting block to switch between the first working position and the second working position.

9. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A collection component is also provided on the side of the support platform, which is used to collect the workpiece after it has been soaked in oil.

10. The multifunctional sorting mechanism as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The collection component includes: Second collection item; The second baffle and push plate are set on the second collecting component. The second baffle and the push plate are arranged opposite to each other to form a second material channel. When the lifting block is in the first working position, it is flush with the feeding end of the second material channel. The second material channel is used to allow the workpiece that has been soaked in oil to flow into the second collecting component in an orderly manner. A detection element is disposed on the second collecting element and located above the second material channel, for detecting whether the second material channel is full; The fifth driving component, wherein the second baffle is connected to the output end of the fifth driving component, and the fifth driving component is electrically connected to the detection component, for driving the second baffle to rise and fall; The sixth driving component, wherein the push plate is connected to the output end of the sixth driving component, is used to drive the push plate to move in the horizontal direction.

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