Sweeping robot cover plate reinforcing rib forming machine
By designing a machine for forming reinforcing ribs on the cover of a sweeping robot, and using a motor-driven cam and linkage rod to control the cutter head, the automatic forming and flexible adjustment of reinforcing ribs on the cover of the sweeping robot are realized. This solves the problems of high cost and low precision in traditional processes, and improves production efficiency and precision.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGGUAN CAILONG METAL SPRING MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
The traditional metal stamping process for reinforcing the cover plates of existing robotic vacuum cleaners is costly and cannot flexibly adjust the angle, while the manual bending process has poor precision and low efficiency.
A machine for forming reinforcing ribs on the cover of a sweeping robot was designed. Through the cooperation of the mounting frame, cable head and forming components, the machine uses a motor-driven cam and linkage rod to control the breaking and shaping cutter head and the shaping cutter head to achieve automatic forming and bending of the wire, and can flexibly adjust the bending angle.
It improves processing accuracy and efficiency, avoids the problem of high replacement costs of traditional molds, and realizes automated production.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of forming technology of reinforcing ribs for sweeping robot cover plates, specifically relating to a forming machine for reinforcing ribs for sweeping robot cover plates. Background Technology
[0002] The reinforcing ribs of the cover plate of a robotic vacuum cleaner are functional components used to enhance the structural strength of the cover plate. They are usually formed from metal wire and fixed at specific positions on the cover plate. By increasing the load-bearing points and support area of the cover plate, they effectively resist deformation caused by external forces (such as collisions and compression), ensuring a tight fit between the cover plate and the body structure during the operation of the robotic vacuum cleaner.
[0003] Currently, the reinforcing ribs of the cover plates of robotic vacuum cleaners are mostly made using traditional metal stamping or manual bending processes, but these have the following drawbacks:
[0004] 1. In the metal stamping process, it is necessary to design and process matching stamping dies (punch and die) according to the shape of the reinforcing rib. The metal wire or sheet is placed on the surface of the die and fixed in position by clamps or positioning pins to ensure that it does not shift during forming. The punch is driven to press down at high speed using a hydraulic press or mechanical press, so that the metal undergoes plastic deformation in the die cavity and is instantly formed into the designed reinforcing rib shape. The problem is that the stamping die is expensive and the angle cannot be flexibly adjusted.
[0005] 2. In the manual bending process, workers mark bending points and angles on the surface of the metal wire according to the drawings. They often use marking needles or templates to assist in positioning. They use tools such as bench vises and manual pipe benders to clamp one end of the wire and apply force to the other end through the lever principle to bend it segment by segment into multi-angle structures (such as arcs or zigzags). During the process, the angles need to be measured repeatedly and the shape error needs to be corrected by hammering. This manual forming relies on human experience, which is not only inaccurate but also inefficient. Utility Model Content
[0006] (1) Technical problems to be solved
[0007] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a forming machine for reinforcing ribs of sweeping robot covers. This forming machine aims to solve the problems of high cost of stamping molds and inflexible angle adjustment when using traditional metal stamping processes for reinforcing ribs of sweeping robot covers, while manual bending processes suffer from poor precision and low efficiency.
[0008] (2) Technical solution
[0009] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a sweeping robot cover plate reinforcing rib forming machine. The forming machine includes a processing table, an installation frame is fixedly installed at the rear end of the top of the processing table, a cable head is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the installation frame, an upper cable assembly is fixedly installed on the back of the processing table, and a forming assembly is installed on the front of the processing table above the cable head.
[0010] The molding assembly includes a first mounting base, a second mounting base, and a third mounting base fixedly mounted on the front of the mounting frame. A first motor is fixedly mounted on the back of each of the first, second, and third mounting bases. A cam is fixedly mounted on the drive end of each of the multiple first motors. A guide seat is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the front of each of the first, second, and third mounting bases. A first slide, a second slide, and a third slide are slidably connected inside each of the multiple guide seats. A linkage rod is installed between each of the first, second, and third slides and the cam. A breaking and shaping cutter head is fixedly mounted inside each of the first and third slides. A fine-tuning cylinder is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the second slide, and a shaping cutter head is fixedly mounted on the drive end of the fine-tuning cylinder.
[0011] When using the forming machine of this technical solution, the wire spool is first installed on the outside of the unwinding roller, then pulled out and passed sequentially through the auxiliary frame, guide ring, and guide wheel. The second motor drives the unwinding roller to continuously release the wire, while the third motor is started to drive the guide column to rotate. With the cooperation of the guide block and the guide groove, the slider moves back and forth on the top of the machine box, so that the auxiliary frame evenly discharges the wire. Finally, the wire passes through the guide ring and is stably guided into the inside of the wire feeding head by the wire groove on the inside of the auxiliary roller, thus achieving stable automatic feeding. As the wire is continuously discharged from the front end of the wire feeding head, multiple sets of first motors are started respectively. The machine drives the cam to rotate, which, connected by the linkage rod, causes the first, second, and third slides to slide within their respective guide seats. This allows control over different breaking and shaping cutters and molding cutters. After the wire is led out, the molding cutter is lowered so that the wire is inside it. The molding cutter is then moved left and right by the fine-tuning cylinder to control the bending of the wire. During this process, two sets of breaking and shaping cutters are used to assist in the shaping process until the wire is shaped into the reinforcing rib of the robot vacuum cleaner cover. Then, the breaking and shaping cutter is used to break the wire. During the breaking process, the wire automatically springs away from the shaping area due to stress, and then the shaping operation continues.
[0012] Preferably, the top ends of the multiple sets of linkage rods are rotatably connected to the cam, and the bottom ends of the multiple sets of linkage rods are rotatably connected to the first slide, the second slide, and the third slide, respectively.
[0013] Furthermore, both sets of break-and-shape cutting heads are inserted into the inner side of the first slide and the third slide through mounting slots, and a fixing sleeve is fixedly connected inside the two sets of mounting slots and on the outer side of the break-and-shape cutting head. A fixing stud is threaded inside the fixing sleeve, and the fixing stud abuts against the outer side of the break-and-shape cutting head. A shaping groove is opened at the bottom end of the shaping cutting head.
[0014] Furthermore, a discharge trough is provided at the left end of the bottom of the mounting frame, and a guide plate is fixedly connected to the right end of the discharge trough.
[0015] Furthermore, the online assembly includes a fixed frame fixedly installed on the back of the processing table. A unwinding roller is rotatably connected to the left rear end of the fixed frame. A wire spool is installed on the outside of the unwinding roller. A second motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the fixed frame at a position corresponding to the unwinding roller, and the drive end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the right end of the unwinding roller. A housing is fixedly installed on the left side of the fixed frame and in front of the unwinding roller. An auxiliary roller is rotatably connected to the back of the housing. An auxiliary frame is slidably connected to the top of the housing. A rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the front end of the left side of the fixed frame. A guide wheel is rotatably connected to the left end of the rotating shaft and to the left of the guide wheel. A wire ring is fixedly installed on the left end of the rotating shaft and to the left of the guide wheel.
[0016] Furthermore, the chassis is internally connected to a guide column, and a third motor is fixedly installed on the right side of the mounting bracket at a position corresponding to the guide column. The drive end of the third motor is fixedly connected to the right end of the guide column. A guide groove is provided on the outer side of the guide column. The bottom end of the auxiliary bracket is slidably connected to the chassis via a slider, and the bottom of the slider is slidably connected to the guide groove via a guide block.
[0017] Furthermore, both ends of the auxiliary roller are rotatably connected to the machine housing via support frames, and the inside of the guide wheel is provided with a groove.
[0018] (3) Beneficial effects
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] This invention utilizes a design that integrates a mounting frame, cable tray, cable feeding assembly, and molding assembly. During the molding of the reinforcing ribs for the sweeping robot's cover plate, the cable is automatically guided into the cable tray via the cable feeding assembly. As the cable continues to exit from the front of the cable tray, multiple sets of first motors are activated, driving cams to rotate. Connected by linkage rods, these cams move the first, second, and third slides within their respective guide seats, allowing control of different breaking and shaping cutters and molding cutters. After the cable is exited, the molding cutter lowers to position the cable inside. A fine-tuning cylinder then moves the molding cutter left and right to control the bending of the cable. During this process, two sets of breaking and shaping cutters assist in molding until the reinforcing ribs for the sweeping robot's cover plate are formed. The cable is then broken using the breaking and shaping cutters. During the breaking process, stress causes the cable to automatically spring back from the molding area, allowing the molding operation to continue. The bending angle can be adjusted as needed, avoiding the high costs associated with traditional mold changes. Furthermore, this design enables automatic and flexible production, improving processing accuracy and efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the online component structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the processing table structure of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the molding component structure of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the chassis of this utility model.
[0027] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Processing table; 2. Mounting frame; 201. Discharge chute; 202. Guide plate; 3. Cable feeder head; 4. Cable loading assembly; 401. Fixing frame; 402. Unwinding roller; 403. Cable spool; 404. Second motor; 405. Machine housing; 406. Auxiliary roller; 407. Auxiliary frame; 408. Rotating shaft; 409. Guide wheel; 410. Wire guide ring; 411. Guide column; 412. Third motor; 413. Guide groove; 414. Slider; 415. Guide block; 416. Support frame; 5. Molding component; 501. First mounting base; 502. Second mounting base; 503. Third mounting base; 504. First motor; 505. Cam; 506. Guide seat; 507. First slide; 508. Second slide; 509. Third slide; 510. Linkage rod; 511. Break-off shaping cutter head; 512. Fine-tuning cylinder; 513. Shaping cutter head; 514. Mounting slot; 515. Fixing sleeve; 516. Fixing stud; 517. Shaping cutter groove. Detailed Implementation
[0028] This specific embodiment is a machine for forming reinforcing ribs on the cover plate of a sweeping robot, and its structural schematic diagram is shown below. Figure 1-6 As shown, the molding machine includes a processing table 1, a mounting bracket 2 is fixedly installed at the rear end of the top of the processing table 1, a cable tray 3 is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the mounting bracket 2, an upper cable assembly 4 is fixedly installed on the back of the processing table 1, and a molding assembly 5 is installed on the front of the processing table 1 and above the cable tray 3.
[0029] First, in this embodiment, the specific structure of the molding component 5 is as follows:
[0030] The molding component 5 includes a first mounting base 501, a second mounting base 502, and a third mounting base 503 fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting bracket 2. A first motor 504 is fixedly mounted on the back side of each of the first mounting bases 501, 502, and 503. Cams 505 are fixedly mounted on the drive ends of the multiple sets of first motors 504. Guide seats 506 are fixedly mounted on the bottom ends of the front sides of each of the first mounting bases 501, 502, and 503. First slide blocks 507 are slidably connected inside the multiple sets of guide seats 506. The second slide 508 and the third slide 509, the first slide 507, the second slide 508 and the third slide 509, and the cam 505 are all equipped with linkage rods 510. The first slide 507 and the third slide 509 are each fixedly equipped with a break-forming cutter head 511. The bottom end of the second slide 508 is fixedly equipped with a fine-tuning cylinder 512, and the drive end of the fine-tuning cylinder 512 is fixedly equipped with a shaping cutter head 513. The top ends of the multiple linkage rods 510 are rotatably connected to the cam 505, and the bottom ends of the multiple linkage rods 510 are respectively connected to the first slide 507, the second slide 508, the third slide 509, and the cam 505. 508 and the third slide 509 are rotatably connected. When the reinforcing ribs of the sweeping robot cover are being formed, the wire is automatically guided into the inside of the cable tray 3 using the upper wire assembly 4. As the wire is continuously extended from the front end of the cable tray 3, multiple sets of first motors 504 are activated to drive the cam 505 to rotate. Under the connection of the linkage rod 510, the first slide 507, the second slide 508, and the third slide 509 slide in their respective guide seats 506, thereby controlling the different breaking and shaping blades 511 and shaping blades 513. After the wire is extended, the shaping blade is lowered first. 513 positions the wire inside, and the micro-adjustment cylinder 512 drives the shaping cutter head 513 to move left and right to control the bending of the wire. During this process, two sets of breaking and shaping cutter heads 511 are used to assist in the forming until it is formed into the reinforcing rib of the sweeping robot cover. Then, the breaking and shaping cutter head 511 is used to break it. During the breaking process, the wire automatically springs away from the forming area due to stress, and then the forming operation continues. The bending angle can also be adjusted according to the needs, thereby avoiding the problem of high cost of changing traditional molds. Moreover, it can complete the production automatically and flexibly, improving the processing accuracy and efficiency.
[0031] Then, both sets of breaking and shaping cutter heads 511 are inserted into the inner side of the first slide 507 and the third slide 509 through the mounting slots 514. The two sets of mounting slots 514 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the breaking and shaping cutter heads 511 with fixing sleeves 515. The fixing sleeves 515 are threaded with fixing studs 516, and the fixing studs 516 abut against the outer side of the breaking and shaping cutter heads 511. The bottom end of the shaping cutter head 513 is provided with a shaping groove 517. After the breaking and shaping cutter head 511 is inserted into the inside of the mounting slot 514, the fixing studs 516 are tightened to fix it. Since the breaking operation is easy to wear, the fixing studs 516 can be loosened later for disassembly and replacement, thereby improving the convenience of maintenance.
[0032] Furthermore, a discharge trough 201 is provided at the left end of the bottom of the mounting frame 2, and a guide plate 202 is fixedly connected to the right end of the discharge trough 201. After the reinforcing rib of the sweeping robot cover is formed and broken, it will automatically spring open and detach from the forming area due to stress. The discharge trough 201 is used to restrict it. As the amount of material increases, a receiving container can be placed under the guide plate 202 to collect it.
[0033] The online assembly 4 includes a mounting frame 401 fixedly installed on the back of the processing table 1. A unwinding roller 402 is rotatably connected to the left rear end of the mounting frame 401. A wire spool 403 is mounted on the outer side of the unwinding roller 402. A second motor 404 is fixedly installed on the right side of the mounting frame 401 at a position corresponding to the unwinding roller 402, and the drive end of the second motor 404 is fixedly connected to the right end of the unwinding roller 402. A housing 405 is fixedly installed on the left side of the mounting frame 401 and in front of the unwinding roller 402. The back of the housing 405... An auxiliary roller 406 is rotatably connected to the surface, an auxiliary frame 407 is slidably connected to the top of the housing 405, a rotating shaft 408 is fixedly connected to the front end of the left side of the fixed frame 401, a guide wheel 409 is rotatably connected to the left end of the rotating shaft 408, and a wire ring 410 is fixedly installed on the left end of the rotating shaft 408 and to the left of the guide wheel 409. After the wire spool 403 is installed on the outside of the unwinding roller 402, it is pulled out and passes through the auxiliary frame 407, the wire ring 410 and the guide wheel 409 in sequence, and finally extends into the inside of the wire feeder 3 for automatic feeding.
[0034] Secondly, a guide column 411 is rotatably connected inside the housing 405. A third motor 412 is fixedly installed on the right side of the fixed frame 401 at a position corresponding to the guide column 411, and the drive end of the third motor 412 is fixedly connected to the right end of the guide column 411. A guide groove 413 is opened on the outer side of the guide column 411. The bottom end of the auxiliary frame 407 is slidably connected to the housing 405 through a slider 414. The bottom of the slider 414 is slidably connected to the guide groove 413 through a guide block 415. The second motor 404 drives the unwinding roller 402 to continuously unwind the wire. At the same time, the third motor 412 is started to drive the guide column 411 to rotate. With the cooperation of the guide block 415 and the guide groove 413, the slider 414 is driven to slide back and forth on the top of the housing 405, so that the auxiliary frame 407 can evenly unwind the wire.
[0035] Finally, both ends of the auxiliary roller 406 are rotatably connected to the machine housing 405 through the support frame 416. The inside of the guide wheel 409 is provided with a wire groove. The wire finally passes through the guide ring 410 and is stably guided into the inside of the wire feeding head 3 by the wire groove on the inside of the auxiliary roller 406, thereby realizing stable automatic feeding and further improving processing efficiency.
[0036] When using the device of this technical solution, the wire spool 403 is first installed on the outside of the unwinding roller 402, and then pulled out and passed through the auxiliary frame 407, the guide ring 410 and the guide wheel 409 in sequence. The second motor 404 drives the unwinding roller 402 to continuously release the wire. At the same time, the third motor 412 is started to drive the guide column 411 to rotate. With the cooperation of the guide block 415 and the guide groove 413, the slider 414 is driven to slide back and forth on the top of the housing 405, so that the auxiliary frame 407 can evenly export the wire. The wire finally passes through the guide ring 410 and is stably guided into the inside of the wire feeding head 3 by the wire groove on the inside of the auxiliary roller 406, thereby realizing stable automatic feeding. As the wire is continuously exported from the front end of the wire feeding head 3, multiple sets of first motors 504 are started to drive the cam 505 to rotate. Under the connection of the linkage rod 510, the first slide 507 is driven. The second slide 508 and the third slide 509 slide within their respective guide seats 506, thereby controlling different breaking and shaping cutter heads 511 and shaping cutter heads 513. After the wire is led out, the shaping cutter head 513 is lowered so that the wire is located inside it. The shaping cutter head 513 is moved left and right by the fine-tuning cylinder 512 to control the bending of the wire. During this process, the two sets of breaking and shaping cutter heads 511 are used to assist in the forming until it is formed into the reinforcing rib of the sweeping robot cover. Then, the breaking and shaping cutter head 511 is used to break it. During the breaking process, the wire automatically springs away from the forming area due to stress, and then the forming operation continues. The whole operation process is simple and convenient. This utility model can adjust the bending angle according to the needs, thereby avoiding the problem of high cost of changing traditional molds. Moreover, it can complete the production automatically and flexibly, improving the processing accuracy and efficiency.
[0037] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A machine for forming reinforcing ribs for a sweeping robot cover, the machine comprising a processing table (1); characterized in that, A mounting bracket (2) is fixedly installed at the rear end of the top of the processing table (1). A cable head (3) is fixedly installed at the bottom inside the mounting bracket (2). An upper cable assembly (4) is fixedly installed on the back of the processing table (1). A forming assembly (5) is installed on the front of the processing table (1) and above the cable head (3). The molding component (5) includes a first mounting base (501), a second mounting base (502), and a third mounting base (503) fixedly mounted on the front side of the mounting frame (2). A first motor (504) is fixedly mounted on the back side of each of the first mounting bases (501), second mounting base (502), and third mounting base (503). A cam (505) is fixedly mounted on the drive end of each of the multiple sets of first motors (504). A guide seat (506) is fixedly mounted on the bottom end of the front side of each of the first mounting bases (501), second mounting base (502), and third mounting base (503). The guide seat (506) is slidably connected to a first slide (507), a second slide (508) and a third slide (509). A linkage rod (510) is installed between the first slide (507), the second slide (508) and the third slide (509) and the cam (505). A breaking and shaping cutter head (511) is fixedly installed inside the first slide (507) and the third slide (509). A fine-tuning cylinder (512) is fixedly installed at the bottom end of the second slide (508). A shaping cutter head (513) is fixedly installed on the drive end of the fine-tuning cylinder (512).
2. The sweeping robot cover plate reinforcing rib forming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top ends of the multiple sets of linkage rods (510) are rotatably connected to the cam (505), and the bottom ends of the multiple sets of linkage rods (510) are rotatably connected to the first slide (507), the second slide (508) and the third slide (509) respectively.
3. The sweeping robot cover plate reinforcing rib forming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both sets of the breaking and shaping cutter heads (511) are inserted into the inner side of the first slide (507) and the third slide (509) through the mounting slots (514). The two sets of mounting slots (514) are fixedly connected to the inner side of the breaking and shaping cutter heads (511) with fixing sleeves (515). The fixing sleeves (515) are threaded with fixing studs (516), and the fixing studs (516) abut against the outer side of the breaking and shaping cutter heads (511). The bottom end of the shaping cutter head (513) is provided with a shaping groove (517).
4. The sweeping robot cover plate reinforcing rib forming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom left end of the mounting bracket (2) is provided with a discharge trough (201), and the right end of the discharge trough (201) is fixedly connected with a guide plate (202).
5. A machine for forming reinforcing ribs for a sweeping robot cover plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The online assembly (4) includes a fixed frame (401) fixedly installed on the back of the processing table (1). A unwinding roller (402) is rotatably connected to the left rear end of the fixed frame (401). A wire spool (403) is installed on the outer side of the unwinding roller (402). A second motor (404) is fixedly installed on the right side of the fixed frame (401) at a position corresponding to the unwinding roller (402), and the drive end of the second motor (404) is fixedly connected to the right end of the unwinding roller (402). A housing (405) is fixedly installed on the left side and in front of the unwinding roller (402). An auxiliary roller (406) is rotatably connected to the back of the housing (405). An auxiliary frame (407) is slidably connected to the top of the housing (405). A rotating shaft (408) is fixedly connected to the front end of the left side of the fixed frame (401). A guide wheel (409) is rotatably connected to the left end of the rotating shaft (408). A guide ring (410) is fixedly installed on the left end of the rotating shaft (408) and to the left of the guide wheel (409).
6. A machine for forming reinforcing ribs for a sweeping robot cover plate according to claim 5, characterized in that, The chassis (405) is rotatably connected to a guide column (411). A third motor (412) is fixedly installed on the right side of the fixed frame (401) at a position corresponding to the guide column (411). The drive end of the third motor (412) is fixedly connected to the right end of the guide column (411). A guide groove (413) is provided on the outer side of the guide column (411). The bottom end of the auxiliary frame (407) is slidably connected to the chassis (405) through a slider (414). The bottom of the slider (414) is slidably connected to the guide groove (413) through a guide block (415).
7. A machine for forming reinforcing ribs for a sweeping robot cover plate according to claim 5, characterized in that, The left and right ends of the auxiliary roller (406) are rotatably connected to the housing (405) through the support frame (416), and the inside of the guide wheel (409) is provided with a wire groove.