Automatic hub cap paint spraying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic hub cap paint spraying device which comprises a working base, a working platform is rotationally connected to the working base, and a working support erected on the working platform is fixedly connected to the working base. The working platform comprises a peripheral part close to the peripheral edge of the working platform, a plurality of rotatable hub cap placing pieces are distributed on the peripheral part, and an anti-static spraying device, a paint spraying device and a hub cap transferring device are sequentially arranged on the working support around the working platform; a platform rotating device for driving the working platform to rotate is arranged in the working base, and a working rotating device for driving the hub cap placing piece to rotate is arranged in the working platform; according to the hub cap paint spraying device, whole-process automation and process integration of the hub cap paint spraying process are achieved, tight connection and efficient cooperation of all process links can be guaranteed, production efficiency is remarkably improved, stability and consistency of hub cap paint spraying quality are guaranteed, and the defective product rate is reduced.

Description

An automated hub cover painting device Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle parts technology, and in particular to an automated hubcap painting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the electric vehicle manufacturing industry, the hubcap, as a key component of the wheel, directly impacts the overall visual appeal and market competitiveness of the vehicle. With the rapid development of the electric vehicle market, consumers have increasingly higher demands for hubcap appearance. As a core element in improving hubcap appearance quality, the production efficiency and quality of paint application have become a focus of industry attention. However, traditional hubcap painting production methods often rely on manual operation and fragmented processes, resulting in low production efficiency and inconsistent paint quality, making it difficult to meet the demands of large-scale, high-quality production.

[0003] In existing wheel hub painting technologies, the issues of automated production and process integration are particularly prominent. For example, Chinese patent application number 202421592308.5 discloses an automotive wheel hub painting device that uses cylinders, telescopic rods, and drive motors to adjust the position of the wheel hub in multiple directions, thereby completing omnidirectional painting. However, this device only focuses on the wheel hub painting process itself and does not mention integration with upstream and downstream processes, resulting in breakpoints in the production process. Manual intervention is required for loading and unloading the wheel hubs, making it difficult to achieve full-process automation.

[0004] Similarly, for example, Chinese patent application number 202420668730.8 discloses an automotive wheel hub painting production line, which uses tracks, transmission equipment, and a wheel hub rotation mechanism to achieve automatic rotation of the wheel hub during the painting process, thereby improving the uniformity of the paint spraying. Although this production line achieves automation of the painting process to a certain extent, each process still operates independently, lacking a unified control system to coordinate the timing and parameters, resulting in limited production efficiency.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for an automated hubcap painting device. By integrating multiple process steps, this device achieves full automation and process integration in the hubcap painting process. It ensures close coordination and efficient collaboration between each process step, significantly improving production efficiency and guaranteeing the stability and consistency of hubcap painting quality, thus reducing the defect rate. Furthermore, the device supports rapid changeover, adapting to the production needs of hubcaps of different specifications, providing the electric vehicle manufacturing industry with an efficient and intelligent painting solution. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This utility model provides an automated hub cover painting device, including a working base, a working platform rotatably connected to the working base, and a working bracket fixedly connected to the working base and mounted on the working platform.

[0007] The work platform includes an outer periphery near the outer edge of the work platform, on which multiple rotatable hub cover placement components are arranged. An anti-static spraying device, a paint spraying device, and a hub cover transfer device are arranged in sequence around the work platform on the work support.

[0008] The work base is equipped with a platform rotation device that drives the work platform to rotate, and the work platform is equipped with a work rotation device that drives the hub cover placement component to rotate.

[0009] Furthermore, an extension bracket extends downward on one side of the working bracket. The antistatic spraying device includes a spraying bracket disposed at the lower end of the extension bracket and multiple antistatic paint nozzles for corresponding hub cap placement components disposed on the spraying bracket. The antistatic paint nozzles are connected to antistatic paint delivery pipes.

[0010] Furthermore, the spraying bracket includes a spraying fixing rod fixed at both ends of the lower part of the extension bracket and a position adjusting rod movably sleeved at the lower end of the spraying fixing rod. A spraying support rod is inserted at the end of the position adjusting rod away from the spraying fixing rod, and multiple antistatic paint nozzles are arranged on the spraying support rod.

[0011] The position adjustment rod is provided with multiple position adjustment holes for connecting the spraying fixing rod, and the position adjustment holes are provided with positioning holes for fixing the spraying fixing rod.

[0012] Furthermore, a paint spraying device is provided on one side of the work stand adjacent to the antistatic spraying device. The paint spraying device includes a spraying slide rail set on the work stand, a paint spraying slide bar slidably connected to the spraying slide rail, and a paint spraying assembly attached to the paint spraying slide bar.

[0013] Furthermore, the painting assembly includes a positioning frame attached to the painting slide bar and multiple adjusting support plates fixedly connected to the positioning frame. A painting support rod is rotatably connected to the end of the adjusting support plate away from the positioning frame. Paint nozzles corresponding to the hub cover placement parts are fixedly connected to both ends of the painting support rod. The paint nozzles are connected to paint delivery pipes. A painting angle adjustment device that drives the painting support rod to rotate relative to the adjusting support plate is provided on the positioning frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the paint spraying angle adjustment device includes a drive rod passing through the positioning frame and an adjustment motor connected to the drive rod. Multiple first transmission wheels are provided on the drive rod to engage with the drive rod, and second transmission wheels are engaged on the paint spraying support rod. Transmission belts are arranged on the first and second transmission wheels.

[0015] Furthermore, a hub cap transfer device is provided on one side of the working support adjacent to the paint spraying device. The hub cap transfer device includes a transfer slide rail and a transfer guide rod that are slidably connected to the transfer slide rail, as well as a lifting bracket that is slidably connected to the transfer guide rod. A lifting assembly is provided on the lifting bracket, wherein one end of the transfer slide rail extends out of the working support.

[0016] Furthermore, the lifting assembly includes multiple hubcap clamping devices corresponding to the hubcap placement components, and the hubcap clamping devices are fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting bracket.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] In this invention, the hub cover undergoes anti-static spraying, paint spraying, and transfer processes sequentially by rotating the work platform. This eliminates the need for frequent manual operation, greatly shortens the painting cycle of a single hub cover, and significantly improves production efficiency. The hub cover transfer device enables the automatic transfer of the hub cover after painting, further accelerating the production process and improving overall production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are used to explain the present invention, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention.

[0020] In the attached image:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an automated hubcap painting device;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the automated hubcap painting device.

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an automated hubcap painting device;

[0024] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 3;

[0025] Figure 5 is an enlarged schematic diagram of point B in Figure 3;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the automated hub cover painting device;

[0027] In the diagram: working base (1); working platform (11); outer perimeter (111); hub cover holder (112); working bracket (12); extension bracket (13); antistatic spraying device (2); spraying bracket (21); spraying fixing rod (22); position adjustment rod (23); position adjustment hole (231); positioning hole (232); spraying support rod (24); antistatic paint nozzle (25); paint spraying device (3); spraying slide rail (31); paint slide bar (32); paint assembly Component (33); positioning frame (331); adjusting support plate (332); paint spraying support rod (333); paint nozzle (334); paint spraying angle adjustment device (335); drive rod (3351); adjusting motor (3352); first transmission wheel (3353); second transmission wheel (3354); transmission belt (3355); hub cover transfer device (4); transfer slide rail (41); transfer guide rod (42); lifting bracket (43); lifting assembly (44); hub cover clamping device (441). Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] As shown in Figures 1 to 6, this utility model provides an automated hub cover painting device, including a working base 1, a working platform 11 rotatably connected to the working base 1, and a working bracket 12 fixedly connected to the working base 1 and mounted on the working platform 11.

[0030] The work platform 11 includes an outer periphery 111 near the outer periphery of the work platform 11. Multiple rotatable hub cap placement parts 112 are arranged on the outer periphery 111. An anti-static spraying device 2, a paint spraying device 3 and a hub cap transfer device 4 are arranged in sequence around the work platform 11 on the work support 12.

[0031] The work base 1 is equipped with a platform rotation device that drives the work platform 11 to rotate, and the work platform is equipped with a work rotation device that drives the hub cover placement part 112 to rotate.

[0032] The automated hubcap painting device mainly consists of a working base 1, a working platform 11, a working bracket 12, and an anti-static spraying device 2, a paint spraying device 3, and a hubcap transfer device 4 mounted on the working bracket 12. Its working principle is that the rotation of the working platform 11 drives the hubcaps placed on the hubcap placement component 112 to sequentially undergo anti-static spraying and paint spraying processes. Finally, the hubcap transfer device 4 transfers the painted hubcaps out, achieving automated painting operations.

[0033] Specifically, the work base 1 serves as the basic support component of the entire device, providing a stable installation position for the work platform 11, work bracket 12, etc., while also bearing the weight of the entire device and various forces during the painting process. This ensures the stability and reliability of the device during operation and prevents the painting quality from being affected by shaking or displacement.

[0034] The work platform 11 includes an outer periphery 111 near its outer edge. Multiple rotatable hubcap holders 112 are arranged on the outer periphery 111 to provide placement positions for the hubcaps, enabling stable painting operations on the work platform 11. Driven by a platform rotation device, the work platform 11 can rotate, thereby moving the hubcaps sequentially through various spraying and transfer devices, achieving automated assembly line operation. This improves the efficiency of the painting operation, reduces manual operation, and ensures the positional stability of the hubcaps during the painting process.

[0035] The work support 12 is mounted on the work platform 11, providing installation support for the anti-static spraying device 2, the paint spraying device 3, and the hub cap transfer device 4, enabling these devices to accurately apply force to the hub caps on the work platform 11. This ensures the stable installation of each spraying and transfer device and guarantees the accuracy of the painting and transfer operations.

[0036] As shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4, in this embodiment, an extension bracket 13 extends downward on one side of the working bracket 12. The antistatic spraying device 2 includes a spraying bracket 21 disposed at the lower end of the extension bracket 13 and a plurality of antistatic paint nozzles 25 corresponding to hub cap placement parts 112 disposed on the spraying bracket 21. The antistatic paint nozzles 25 are connected to antistatic paint delivery pipes.

[0037] In this embodiment, the spraying bracket 21 includes a spraying fixing rod 22 fixedly connected to the lower part of the extension bracket 13 at both ends and a position adjusting rod 23 movably sleeved on the lower end of the spraying fixing rod 22. A spraying support rod 24 is provided at the end of the position adjusting rod 23 away from the spraying fixing rod 22, and a plurality of antistatic paint nozzles 25 are arranged on the spraying support rod 24.

[0038] The position adjustment rod 23 is provided with multiple position adjustment holes 231 for connecting the spraying fixing rod 22, and the position adjustment holes 231 are provided with positioning holes 232 for fixing the spraying fixing rod 22.

[0039] Specifically, an extension bracket 13 extends downward from one side of the working bracket 12. The antistatic spraying device 2 includes a spraying bracket 21 located at the lower end of the extension bracket 13 and multiple antistatic paint nozzles 25 corresponding to hub cap placement parts 112 located on the spraying bracket 21. The antistatic paint nozzles 25 are connected to antistatic paint delivery pipes. The spraying bracket 21 includes a spraying fixing rod 22 fixedly connected to the lower part of the extension bracket 13 at both ends and a position adjusting rod 23 movably sleeved on the lower end of the spraying fixing rod 22. A spraying support rod 24 passes through the end of the position adjusting rod 23 away from the spraying fixing rod 22, and multiple antistatic paint nozzles 25 are arranged on the spraying support rod 24. Multiple position adjusting holes 231 are provided on the position adjusting rod 23 for sleeved spraying fixing rods 22, and positioning holes 232 for fixing the spraying fixing rods 22 are provided in the position adjusting holes 231.

[0040] The antistatic spraying device 2 applies antistatic coating to the hub cover to prevent dust and other impurities from being attracted by static electricity during subsequent paint spraying, which would affect the paint quality. Simultaneously, the adjustable structure of the spraying bracket 21 allows for adjustment of the position of the antistatic coating nozzle 25 according to different hub cover specifications, ensuring spraying accuracy.

[0041] Antistatic spraying improves the conductivity of the hubcap surface, reduces static electricity, and ensures that the paint adheres evenly to the hubcap surface. The adjustable design of the spraying bracket 21 allows the device to adapt to hubcaps of different sizes and shapes, improving the device's versatility and flexibility.

[0042] As shown in Figures 2, 3 and 5, in this embodiment, a paint spraying device 3 is provided on one side of the working support 12 adjacent to the antistatic spraying device 2. The paint spraying device 3 includes a spraying slide rail 31 provided on the working support 12, a paint spraying slide bar 32 slidably connected to the spraying slide rail 31, and a paint spraying assembly 33 attached to the paint spraying slide bar 32.

[0043] In this embodiment, the painting assembly 33 includes a positioning frame 331 attached to the painting slide bar 32 and a plurality of adjusting support plates 332 fixedly connected to the positioning frame 331. A painting support rod 333 is rotatably connected to one end of the adjusting support plate 332 away from the positioning frame 331. Paint nozzles 334 corresponding to the hub cover placement piece 112 are fixedly connected to both ends of the painting support rod 333. The paint nozzles 334 are connected to paint delivery pipes. A painting angle adjustment device 335 for driving the painting support rod 333 to rotate relative to the adjusting support plate 332 is provided on the positioning frame 331.

[0044] The spraying angle adjustment device 335 includes a drive rod 3351 passing through the positioning frame 331 and an adjustment motor 3352 connected to the drive rod 3351. Multiple first transmission wheels 3353 are provided on the drive rod 3351 to engage with the drive rod 3351. Second transmission wheels 3354 are engaged on the spraying support rod 333. Transmission belts 3355 are arranged on the first transmission wheels 3353 and the second transmission wheels 3354.

[0045] Specifically, the paint spraying device 3 includes a spraying slide rail 31 mounted on the working support 12, a paint spraying slide bar 32 slidably connected to the spraying slide rail 31, and a paint spraying assembly 33 attached to the paint spraying slide bar 32. The paint spraying assembly 33 includes a positioning frame 331 attached to the paint spraying slide bar 32 and multiple adjusting support plates 332 fixedly connected to the positioning frame 331. A paint spraying support rod 333 is rotatably connected to the end of the adjusting support plate 332 away from the positioning frame 331. Paint nozzles 334 corresponding to the hub cap placement piece 112 are fixedly connected to both ends of the paint spraying support rod 333, and the paint nozzles 334 are connected to paint delivery pipes. A paint spraying angle adjustment device 335 is provided on the positioning frame 331 to drive the paint spraying support rod 333 to rotate relative to the adjusting support plate 332. The paint spraying angle adjustment device 335 includes a drive rod 3351 passing through the positioning frame 331 and an adjustment motor 3352 connected to the drive rod 3351. Multiple first transmission wheels 3353 are provided on the drive rod 3351 to engage with the drive rod 3351. Second transmission wheels 3354 are engaged on the paint spraying support rod 333. A transmission belt 3355 is arranged on the first transmission wheels 3353 and the second transmission wheels 3354.

[0046] The paint spraying device 3 sprays paint onto the hubcap that has undergone anti-static spraying. Through the sliding of the paint spraying slide bar 32 on the spraying rail 31 and the action of the paint spraying angle adjustment device 335, precise spraying of different parts and angles of the hubcap can be achieved. The sliding of the paint spraying slide bar 32 allows the paint nozzle 334 to move horizontally, adjusting the spraying position; the paint spraying angle adjustment device 335 precisely controls the spraying angle of the paint nozzle 334, ensuring that the paint can evenly cover the surface of the hubcap, improving paint quality and consistency.

[0047] As shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 6, in this embodiment, a hub cap transfer device 4 is provided on one side of the working support 12 adjacent to the paint spraying device 3. The hub cap transfer device 4 includes a transfer slide rail 41 provided on the working support 12 and a transfer guide rod 42 slidably connected to the transfer slide rail 41, as well as a lifting bracket 43 slidably connected to the transfer guide rod 42. A lifting assembly 44 is provided on the lifting bracket 43, wherein one end of the transfer slide rail 41 extends out of the working support 12.

[0048] The lifting assembly 44 includes multiple hub cover clamping devices 441 corresponding to the hub cover placement parts 112, and the hub cover clamping devices 441 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting bracket 43.

[0049] Specifically, the hubcap transfer device 4 includes a transfer slide rail 41 mounted on the working support 12, a transfer guide rod 42 slidably connected to the transfer slide rail 41, and a lifting bracket 43 slidably connected to the transfer guide rod 42. A lifting assembly 44 is mounted on the lifting bracket 43. One end of the transfer slide rail 41 extends out of the working support 12. The lifting assembly 44 includes multiple hubcap clamping devices 441 corresponding to the hubcap placement piece 112, and the hubcap clamping devices 441 are fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting bracket 43.

[0050] The hubcap transfer device 4 transfers the painted hubcaps from the work platform 11, achieving continuity in the automated production process. Through the coordinated movement of the transfer slide rail 41, the transfer guide rod 42, and the lifting bracket 43, the hubcap transfer device 4 can accurately clamp the hubcaps from the hubcap placement piece 112 on the work platform 11 and transfer them to the designated position, improving production efficiency and reducing the risks and labor intensity of manual operation.

[0051] In this embodiment (not shown in the figure), the working rotation device includes a hub cover rotating motor disposed in the working platform, a drive gear connected to the hub cover rotating motor, a first transmission gear chain connected to the lower end of the drive gear, a mating gear meshing with the first transmission gear chain, a meshing tooth portion provided at the lower end of the hub cover placement component, and a second transmission gear chain meshing with the meshing tooth portion on the drive gear and the mating gear.

[0052] Specifically, the working rotating device includes a hub cover rotating motor installed in the working platform, a drive gear connected to the hub cover rotating motor, a first transmission gear chain connected to the lower end of the drive gear, a mating gear meshing with the first transmission gear chain, a meshing toothed part provided at the lower end of the hub cover placement part, and a second transmission gear chain meshing with the meshing toothed part on the drive gear and the mating gear.

[0053] The rotating mechanism drives the hubcap placement component to rotate, ensuring that the hubcaps placed on the component receive the antistatic coating and paint evenly. Through gear and chain transmission, multiple hubcap placement components can rotate simultaneously, synchronously, and stably, resulting in uniform coating of the hubcap surface and improved paint quality.

[0054] In this embodiment (not shown in the figure), the platform rotation device includes a platform rotation motor fixedly connected to the working base. The platform rotation motor is located at the center of the rotating shaft of the working base and the working platform. The platform rotation motor is connected to an inner platform support, and the inner platform support is fixedly connected to the working platform.

[0055] Specifically, the platform rotation device includes a platform rotation motor fixedly connected to the working base, the platform rotation motor being connected to an inner platform support, and the inner platform support being fixedly connected to the working platform. The platform rotation motor is located at the center of the rotation shaft between the working base and the working platform, where they rotate relative to each other.

[0056] The platform rotation device drives the work platform to rotate, enabling the hub caps to be transported between various processes. By precisely controlling the speed and direction of the platform rotation motor, the platform rotation device can accurately control the rotation speed and direction of the work platform, ensuring that the hub caps can reach each spraying and transfer position in sequence and accurately.

[0057] This utility model has many application scenarios, including but not limited to the following described scenarios:

[0058] In the large-scale production of automotive hubcaps, this automated hubcap painting equipment can meet the company's requirements for production efficiency and quality. This automated hubcap painting equipment can quickly and efficiently complete the painting work of a large number of hubcaps, ensuring the appearance quality and consistency of the products, and improving the company's competitiveness in the market.

[0059] The hubcaps of motorcycles and electric vehicles also need to be painted to improve the appearance and durability of the products. This device can be adjusted according to the characteristics of hubcaps of different models and is suitable for painting hubcaps of various specifications and shapes to meet production needs.

[0060] For factories that undertake various hubcap painting services, this equipment can significantly increase production capacity, meet the different customer requirements for hubcap painting quality, quantity and delivery time, broaden business scope and increase economic benefits.

Claims

1. An automated hubcap painting device, characterized in that, include: A work base, on which a work platform is rotatably connected, and on which a work support is fixedly connected; The work platform includes an outer periphery near the outer edge of the work platform, on which multiple rotatable hubcap placement components are arranged. An anti-static spraying device, a paint spraying device, and a hubcap transfer device are arranged in sequence around the work platform on the work support. Among them, a platform rotation device that drives the work platform to rotate is set in the work base, and a work rotation device that drives the hubcap placement components to rotate is set in the work platform.

2. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An extension bracket extends downward from one side of the working bracket. The antistatic spraying device includes a spraying bracket located at the lower end of the extension bracket and multiple antistatic paint nozzles corresponding to hub cap placement components located on the spraying bracket. The antistatic paint nozzles are connected to antistatic paint delivery pipes.

3. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The spraying bracket includes a spraying fixing rod fixedly connected to the lower part of the extension bracket at both ends, and a position adjusting rod movably sleeved on the lower end of the spraying fixing rod. A spraying support rod is inserted through the end of the position adjusting rod away from the spraying fixing rod, and multiple antistatic paint nozzles are arranged on the spraying support rod. The position adjusting rod is provided with multiple position adjusting holes for sleeved spraying fixing rods, and positioning holes for fixing the spraying fixing rods are provided in the position adjusting holes.

4. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A paint spraying device is provided on one side of the working support adjacent to the anti-static spraying device. The paint spraying device includes a spraying slide rail set on the working support, a paint spraying slide bar slidably connected to the spraying slide rail, and a paint spraying assembly attached to the paint spraying slide bar.

5. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The painting assembly includes a positioning frame attached to the painting slide bar and multiple adjusting support plates fixedly connected to the positioning frame. A painting support rod is rotatably connected to the end of the adjusting support plate away from the positioning frame. Paint nozzles corresponding to hub cap placement parts are fixedly connected to both ends of the painting support rod. The paint nozzles are connected to paint delivery pipes. The positioning frame is equipped with a painting angle adjustment device that drives the painting support rod to rotate relative to the adjusting support plate.

6. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The spraying angle adjustment device includes a drive rod passing through the positioning frame and an adjustment motor connected to the drive rod. Multiple first transmission wheels are provided on the drive rod to engage with the drive rod, and second transmission wheels are engaged on the spraying support rod. A transmission belt is arranged on the first and second transmission wheels.

7. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A hub cap transfer device is provided on one side of the working support adjacent to the paint spraying device. The hub cap transfer device includes a transfer slide rail and a transfer guide rod that are slidably connected to the transfer slide rail on the working support, and a lifting bracket that is slidably connected to the transfer guide rod. A lifting assembly is provided on the lifting bracket, wherein one end of the transfer slide rail extends out of the working support.

8. The automated hub cover painting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes multiple hubcap clamping devices corresponding to the hubcap placement components, and the hubcap clamping devices are fixedly connected to the lower end of the lifting bracket.

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