Flexible automatic production line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic production lines. The flexible automatic production line comprises a conveying line used for conveying products; an assembling platform and an assembling station are arranged on the conveying line, and the assembling platform is a table for containing objects in the assembling process. The assembling station is arranged on the side edge of the conveying line and used for containing the quick-change assembly and the flexible vibration disc. The standby area is used for waiting the quick-change assembly for equipotential standby; the quick-change assembly comprises a composite robot and a quick-change disc frame. The composite robot is used for grabbing quick-change discs and driving the quick-change discs to operate products. The quick-change disc rack is used for storing and placing different types of quick-change discs; the quick-change disc can pick up materials in the flexible vibration disc and assemble products; the flexible vibration disc is used for carrying out feeding operation on the products; the conveying vehicle is used for loading and conveying the quick-change assembly and the flexible vibration disc and conveying the quick-change assembly and the flexible vibration disc to the assembly station from the standby area. The problem that a flexible production line is poor in compatibility is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated production line technology, and more specifically, to a flexible automated production line. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the development of big data and Internet of Things technologies, intelligent manufacturing has been gradually realized. Flexible manufacturing is a very important part of intelligent manufacturing, used to solve the increasingly diversified market demands. This has brought severe challenges to the manufacturing capabilities of enterprises. Faced with diversified demands, enterprises will have more orders and smaller batches. When the quantity of a product is small, it becomes unrealistic to design non-standard automated equipment specifically for that product. Purely manual assembly will make the manufacturing cost of enterprises uncompetitive in the same industry. Therefore, the demand for flexible manufacturing is increasing.

[0003] Currently, non-standard equipment is mainly used for customized production. In flexible production of the same or similar series of products, the compatibility of the production line is very poor, and the cost of upgrading the equipment is also quite high if the product is upgraded. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that the existing flexible production lines have poor compatibility. In view of the above-mentioned defects of the existing technology, a flexible automatic production line is provided.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A flexible automated production line includes a conveyor line, a waiting area, quick-change components, a flexible vibratory feeder, and a conveyor vehicle;

[0007] The conveyor line is used to transport products; the conveyor line is equipped with an assembly platform and an assembly station, the assembly platform is a platform for placing items during the assembly process; the assembly station is located on the side of the conveyor line and is used to place quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders.

[0008] The standby area is used for quick-change components to wait in position;

[0009] The quick-change assembly includes a composite robot and a quick-change tray frame. The composite robot is used to grasp the quick-change tray and drive the quick-change tray to operate the product. The quick-change tray frame is used to store and place different types of quick-change trays. The quick-change tray can pick up materials in the flexible vibrating plate and perform product assembly operations.

[0010] The flexible vibratory feeder is used for loading products.

[0011] The conveyor vehicle is used to load and transport quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders, and to transport the quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders from the waiting area to the assembly station.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, during the product manufacturing process, according to different production processes, the quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders are transported to the assembly station by a conveyor vehicle. The assembly platform then transports the product to the operable area. A composite robot selects a suitable quick-change feeder, which picks up materials from the flexible vibratory feeder and then performs assembly and other operations on the product, thereby completing the product manufacturing process.

[0013] Preferably, the quick-change tray frame is provided with a storage slot, the storage slot has a U-shaped cross-section, and fixing nails are provided on both sides of the storage slot. The fixing nails are used to position and fix the quick-change tray.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the quick-change tray is secured in the U-shaped storage slot, and the fixing nails ensure its stability and prevent it from shaking, thereby improving the storage stability and safety of the quick-change tray and making it easier for the composite robot to quickly and accurately grasp the quick-change tray.

[0015] Preferably, the output end of the composite robot is provided with a quick-change head, the end of the quick-change head is provided with a fixed cam, the peripheral surface of the fixed cam is provided with a fixed steel ball, the quick-change plate is provided with a mounting groove corresponding to the fixed cam, the inner wall of the mounting groove is provided with a limiting part, the limiting part cooperates with the fixed steel ball for fixation; the end of the quick-change plate is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the end of the fixed cam is provided with a positioning recess corresponding to the positioning protrusion.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, when the quick-change head approaches and aligns with the quick-change disc, the fixed cam will be inserted into the mounting groove of the quick-change disc. As the quick-change head moves further, the fixed steel ball will contact the limiting part and generate elastic deformation, and then be stuck by the limiting part to achieve the fixing effect. When the quick-change head and the quick-change disc are completely aligned and connected, the positioning protrusion will be inserted into the positioning recess, further increasing the stability and reliability of the connection.

[0017] Preferably, the output end of the composite robot is equipped with a CCD camera, which is used to identify the product position.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the CCD camera captures the product's position information, making the operation of the composite robot more precise and improving the accuracy of product recognition and positioning.

[0019] Preferably, the flexible vibratory feeder includes a vibratory base, a flexible feeder, and a hopper. The flexible feeder is mounted on the vibratory base, which is used to generate vibration. The hopper is located on one side of the flexible feeder and is used to convey materials into the flexible feeder.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, materials are conveyed to the flexible tray through the hopper, and the vibrating base vibrates, so that the products in the flexible tray are arranged in an orderly manner, which facilitates quick tray change for picking.

[0021] Preferably, the conveyor line is equipped with a conveying assembly for conveying the assembly platform; the conveying assembly includes conveying wheels and a conveying table; a conveying groove is formed on the conveyor line, the conveying wheels are rotatably connected in the conveying groove, the conveying wheels are arranged laterally along the conveyor line, and multiple conveying wheels are provided and evenly arranged sequentially in the conveying groove; a fixing column is provided along the length of the conveying groove on the conveyor line, and a stabilizing part is provided on the side of the conveying table, the stabilizing part being oriented... The shape is such that the stabilizing part overlaps the fixed column, and the stabilizing part abuts against the sliding wheel; the assembly platform is installed on the conveyor table.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the conveyor wheel rotates in the conveyor trough, driving the conveyor table and assembly platform to move along the conveyor line. The stabilizing unit ensures the stability and safety of the conveyor table, realizing the automatic and smooth movement of the assembly platform, and improving the flexibility and operating efficiency of the production line.

[0023] Preferably, stabilizing components are provided on both sides of the conveyor platform to increase the stability of the conveyor platform; the stabilizing components include a stabilizing platform and abutting wheels, the stabilizing platform is installed on the side of the conveyor platform; the abutting wheels are installed on the stabilizing platform and abut against the conveyor platform.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the abutting wheel abuts against the conveyor, providing additional support for the conveyor and further enhancing its stability and safety, while also improving the reliability and durability of the production line.

[0025] Preferably, the top of the conveyor is provided with a loading tray, and a fixed base is provided on the loading tray. The fixed base is used to install quick-change components and flexible vibrating discs.

[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the quick-change component and the flexible vibratory feeder are installed on a fixed base and move together with the conveyor, realizing the rapid and stable transmission of the quick-change component and the flexible vibratory feeder, and improving the automation level and operating efficiency of the production line.

[0027] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0028] 1. This application utilizes a standby area, quick-change components, and flexible vibratory feeders working together. During product manufacturing, depending on the specific production process, a conveyor transports the quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders to the assembly station. The assembly platform then transports the product to the operable area. A composite robot selects a suitable quick-change feeder, which picks up materials from the flexible vibratory feeder and performs assembly operations, thus completing the product manufacturing process. The combination of quick-change feeders and composite robots effectively increases the compatibility of the production line.

[0029] 2. By setting up a conveyor assembly, the conveyor wheel rotates in the conveyor trough, driving the conveyor table and assembly platform to move along the conveyor line. The stabilizing unit ensures the stability and safety of the conveyor table, realizing the automatic and smooth movement of the assembly platform, and improving the flexibility and operational efficiency of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the flexible automated production line according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a top view of the flexible automated production process before the implementation of this application.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a point diagram of the transport position of the transport vehicle in an embodiment of this application.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the quick-change component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transmission component in an embodiment of this application.

[0036] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the quick-change component according to an embodiment of this application.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Conveyor line; 11. Assembly platform; 12. Assembly station; 13. Conveyor trough; 14. Fixed column; 2. Waiting area; 3. Composite robot; 31. Quick-change head; 32. Fixed cam; 33. Fixed steel ball; 34. Positioning recess; 35. CCD camera; 4. Quick-change tray frame; 41. Storage trough; 42. Fixed nail; 43. Mounting slot; 44. Limiting part; 45. Positioning protrusion; 46. Quick-change tray; 5. Flexible vibratory feeder; 51. Vibration base; 52. Flexible tray; 53. Hopper; 6. Conveyor cart; 61. Loading tray; 62. Fixed base; 7. Conveyor assembly; 71. Conveyor wheel; 72. Conveyor table; 73. Stabilizing part; 74. Stabilizing platform; 75. Abutment wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, a clear and complete description will be provided below in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0039] The preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a flexible automated production line includes a conveyor line 1, a waiting area 2, a quick-change assembly, a flexible vibratory feeder 5, and a conveyor 6.

[0040] Conveyor line 1 is used to transport products; assembly platform 11 and assembly station 12 are provided on conveyor line 1. Assembly platform 11 is a platform for placing items during the assembly process; assembly station 12 is located on the side of conveyor line 1 and is used to place quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeder 5.

[0041] A conveying assembly 7 is provided on the conveyor line 1 for conveying the assembly platform 11. The conveying assembly 7 includes conveying wheels 71 and a conveying table 72. A conveying groove 13 is provided on the conveyor line 1, and the conveying wheels 71 are rotatably connected in the conveying groove 13. The conveying wheels 71 are arranged laterally along the conveyor line 1, and multiple conveying wheels 71 are provided and evenly arranged in sequence in the conveying groove 13. A fixing column 14 is provided along the length of the conveying groove 13 on the conveyor line 1. A stabilizing part 73 is provided on the side of the conveying table 72. The stabilizing part 73 is oriented... The assembly platform 11 is mounted on the conveyor 72. Stabilizers 73 overlap the fixed column 14 and abut against the sliding wheel. Stabilizers 73 are provided on both sides of the conveyor 72 to increase its stability. Each stabilizer includes a stabilizing platform 74 and an abutting wheel 75. The stabilizing platform 74 is mounted on the side of the conveyor 72, and the abutting wheel 75 is mounted on the stabilizing platform 74 and abuts against the conveyor 72.

[0042] The conveyor wheel 71 rotates within the conveyor trough 13, driving the conveyor table 72 and assembly platform to move along the conveyor line 1. The stabilizing unit 73 ensures the stability and safety of the conveyor table 72, enabling the assembly platform 11 to move automatically and smoothly, thus improving the flexibility and operational efficiency of the production line. The abutting wheel 75 abuts against the conveyor table 72, providing additional support for the conveyor table 72 and further enhancing its stability and safety, while also improving the reliability and durability of the production line.

[0043] The flexible vibratory feeder 5 is used for loading products. It includes a vibrating base 51, a flexible disc 52, and a hopper 53. The flexible disc 52 is mounted on the vibrating base 51, which generates vibration. The hopper 53 is located on one side of the flexible disc 52 and is used to convey materials into it. When materials are conveyed into the flexible disc 52 via the hopper 53, the vibrating base 51 vibrates, causing the products within the flexible disc 52 to arrange themselves in an orderly manner, facilitating pickup by the quick-change tray 46.

[0044] The quick-change assembly includes a composite robot 3 and a quick-change tray 46 frame 4. The composite robot 3 is used to grasp the quick-change tray 46 and drive the quick-change tray 46 to operate the product. The quick-change tray 46 frame 4 is used to store and place different types of quick-change trays 46. The quick-change tray 46 can pick up materials in the flexible vibrating plate 5 and perform product assembly operations. The quick-change tray 46 frame 4 is provided with a storage slot 41. The cross-section of the storage slot 41 is U-shaped. Fixing nails 42 are provided on both sides of the storage slot 41. The fixing nails 42 are used to position and fix the quick-change tray 46.

[0045] The quick-change tray 46 is placed in the U-shaped storage slot 41, and the fixing nail 42 ensures its stability and prevents it from shaking, which improves the storage stability and safety of the quick-change tray 46 and makes it easier for the composite robot 3 to quickly and accurately grasp the quick-change tray 46.

[0046] The output end of the composite robot 3 is equipped with a quick-change head 31, and a fixed cam 32 is provided at the end of the quick-change head 31. A fixed steel ball 33 is provided on the circumferential surface of the fixed cam 32. A mounting groove 43 is provided on the quick-change plate 46 corresponding to the fixed cam 32. A limiting part 44 is provided on the inner wall of the mounting groove 43, and the limiting part 44 cooperates with the fixed steel ball 33 for fixation. A positioning protrusion 45 is provided at the end of the quick-change plate 46, and a positioning recess 34 is provided at the end of the fixed cam 32 corresponding to the positioning protrusion 45. A CCD camera 35 is installed at the output end of the composite robot 3, and the CCD camera 35 is used to identify the product position.

[0047] When the quick-change head 31 approaches and aligns with the quick-change disc 46, the fixing cam 32 inserts into the mounting groove 43 of the quick-change disc 46. As the quick-change head 31 moves further, the fixing steel ball 33 contacts the limiting part 44 and undergoes elastic deformation, thus being locked by the limiting part 44 to achieve a fixing effect. When the quick-change head 31 and the quick-change disc 46 are fully aligned and connected, the positioning protrusion 45 inserts into the positioning recess 34, further increasing the stability and reliability of the connection. The CCD camera 35 captures the product's position information, making the operation of the composite robot 3 more precise and improving the accuracy of product recognition and positioning.

[0048] Standby area 2 is used for quick-change components to wait in position; the conveyor 6 is located in standby area 2.

[0049] The conveyor 6 is used to load and transport the quick-change assembly and the flexible vibratory feeder 5 from the waiting area 2 to the assembly station 12. The top of the conveyor 6 is provided with a loading tray 61, and a fixed base 62 is provided on the loading tray 61. The fixed base 62 is used to install the quick-change assembly and the flexible vibratory feeder 5.

[0050] As an optional embodiment, the conveyor 6 can be set as an AGV transport vehicle, and corresponding QR codes can be set on both the assembly station 12 and the waiting area 2. The system can schedule composite robots 3 with different functions to the specified QR code coordinate positions according to the process route of the products to be produced.

[0051] The quick-change assembly and flexible vibratory feeder 5 are mounted on a fixed base and move together with the conveyor 6, realizing the rapid and stable transfer of the quick-change assembly and flexible vibratory feeder 5, and improving the automation level and operating efficiency of the production line.

[0052] As an optional embodiment, if a product includes three parts, a bottom shell, a PCBA, and an upper shell, the bottom shell is first placed on the flexible vibrating plate 5, the CCD camera takes a picture to identify the position of the bottom shell, the quick-change plate 46 executes the cylinder to grab the bottom shell and place it into the assembly platform 11. After the bottom shell placement position is determined, the composite robot 3 sends a signal to the conveyor line 1, and the assembly platform is transported to the next assembly station 12 for assembling the upper shell through the conveyor component 7. The above process is repeated to assist the composite robot 3 in placing the upper shell on the assembly platform 11, and the composite robot 3 drives the quick-change plate 46 to press the upper shell and the bottom shell together. The force feedback system of the composite robot determines whether the upper shell is pressed properly.

[0053] The implementation principle of a flexible automated production line according to this application embodiment is as follows: During the production process, according to different production processes, the quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeder 5 are transported to the assembly station 12 by the conveyor 6. The assembly platform 11 transports the product to the operable area. The composite robot 3 selects a suitable quick-change feeder 46. The quick-change feeder 46 picks up materials in the flexible vibratory feeder 5 and then performs assembly and other operations on the product to complete the production process.

[0054] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A flexible automated production line, characterized in that, This includes conveyor lines, standby areas, quick-change components, flexible vibratory feeders, and conveyor carts; The conveyor line is used to transport products; the conveyor line is equipped with an assembly platform and an assembly station, the assembly platform is a platform for placing items during the assembly process; the assembly station is located on the side of the conveyor line and is used to place quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders. The standby area is used for quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders to be in position and ready for deployment. The quick-change assembly includes a composite robot and a quick-change tray frame. The composite robot is used to grasp the quick-change tray and drive the quick-change tray to operate the product. The quick-change tray frame is used to store and place different types of quick-change trays. The quick-change tray can pick up materials in the flexible vibrating plate and perform product assembly operations. The flexible vibratory feeder is used to assist in the product loading operation; The conveyor vehicle is used to load and transport quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders, and to transport the quick-change components and flexible vibratory feeders from the waiting area to the assembly station.

2. The flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The quick-change tray rack is provided with a storage slot, the cross-section of which is U-shaped. Fixing nails are provided on both sides of the storage slot, and the fixing nails are used to position and fix the quick-change tray.

3. The flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the composite robot is provided with a quick-change head, the end of the quick-change head is provided with a fixed cam, the peripheral surface of the fixed cam is provided with a fixed steel ball, the quick-change disc is provided with an installation groove corresponding to the fixed cam, the end of the quick-change disc is provided with a positioning protrusion, and the end of the fixed cam is provided with a positioning recess corresponding to the positioning protrusion.

4. The flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the composite robot is equipped with a CCD camera, which is used to identify the product position.

5. A flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The flexible vibratory feeder includes a vibratory base, a flexible feeder, and a hopper. The flexible feeder is mounted on the vibratory base, which is used to generate vibration. The hopper is located on one side of the flexible feeder and is used to convey materials into the flexible feeder.

6. A flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveyor line is equipped with a conveying assembly for transporting the assembly platform. The conveying assembly includes conveyor wheels and a conveyor table. A conveying groove is formed on the conveyor line, and the conveyor wheels are rotatably connected within the groove. Multiple conveyor wheels are arranged laterally along the conveyor line and are evenly distributed within the groove. A fixed column is provided along the length of the conveyor groove, and a stabilizing part is provided on the side of the conveyor table. The shape is such that the stabilizing part overlaps the fixed column, and the stabilizing part abuts against the sliding wheel; the assembly platform is installed on the conveyor table.

7. A flexible automated production line according to claim 6, characterized in that, Stabilizers are provided on both sides of the conveyor platform to increase its stability. Each stabilizer includes a stabilizing platform and a contact wheel. The stabilizing platform is installed on the side of the conveyor platform, and the contact wheel is installed on the stabilizing platform and abuts against the conveyor platform.

8. A flexible automated production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the conveyor is equipped with a container tray, and a fixed base is provided on the container tray. The fixed base is used to install quick-change components and flexible vibrating discs.

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