Mountaineering buckle elastic rod spring feeding mechanism
By designing an automated spring feeding mechanism, which utilizes mechanical claws and air cylinders to automatically install springs, the problems of low efficiency and high omission rate of manual operation are solved, thus improving the efficiency and quality of carabiner production.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO CHAOYI AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
In the current technology, the installation of carabiner springs relies on manual operation, which is inefficient, prone to omissions, affects production progress and quality, and increases labor intensity and cost.
Design an automated feeding mechanism that includes a spring feeding structure, a translation cylinder, a lifting cylinder, and a rotating cylinder. The mechanism uses a mechanical gripper to grasp the spring rod and a blowing cylinder to blow the spring into the spring rod, thereby achieving automated installation.
It improved spring installation efficiency, reduced the rate of missing parts, enhanced production quality, reduced labor costs, and improved the accuracy and stability of automated assembly.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of carabiner processing technology, and in particular to a carabiner spring feeding mechanism. Background Technology
[0002] A carabiner is a metal buckle used in outdoor sports and adventure activities for quickly connecting and disconnecting ropes, harnesses, equipment, and other items. It is usually made of high-strength, corrosion-resistant metal and has an opening and closing gate. An elastic force provided by a built-in spring bar assists in opening and closing, allowing users to operate it with one hand even with gloves on, ensuring the stability and safety of equipment in extreme environments such as rock climbing and mountaineering.
[0003] In the current carabiner assembly and processing field, spring installation is a crucial step, especially in the process of installing springs inside the spring rod. Traditional methods rely on manual installation of springs, which has obvious limitations. Due to the instability of manual operation, the installation efficiency is low, and it is easy to miss springs during the operation. This not only affects the production progress but may also lead to unstable product quality. In addition, long hours of manual operation increase the labor intensity of operators, increase production costs, and reduce overall production efficiency and quality. Utility Model Content
[0004] One objective of this invention is to provide a carabiner spring feeding mechanism. This invention addresses the issues raised in the background, such as the instability of manual operation, low installation efficiency, and the tendency for missed installations during operation. These issues not only affect production progress but may also lead to unstable product quality. Furthermore, prolonged manual operation increases the labor intensity of operators, raises production costs, and reduces overall production efficiency and quality.
[0005] A carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a spring feeding structure installed on one side of a fixed plate for loading the spring into the spring structure, and a translation cylinder, a lifting cylinder, and a rotation cylinder for moving the spring structure at various angles. The spring feeding structure includes a feeding block and an air blowing cylinder, which are respectively installed on both sides of the upper surface of the feeding platform. A feeding hole is opened through the surface of the feeding block, and a spring is movably disposed in the feeding hole.
[0006] Preferably, the blowing end of the air-blowing cylinder is installed on one side of the feeding hole, and is used to blow the spring in the feeding hole toward the spring rod structure.
[0007] Preferably, the fixing plate is fixedly connected to one side of the base frame, and a translation cylinder is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate. A translation mechanism is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the translation cylinder.
[0008] Preferably, a slide rail is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate, and the translation mechanism is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rail.
[0009] Preferably, a lifting cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the translation mechanism, and a lifting mechanism is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder.
[0010] Preferably, a rotary cylinder is fixedly connected to the lower part of the surface of the lifting mechanism, and a mechanical claw is driven to the output end of the rotary cylinder.
[0011] Preferably, the inner surface of the mechanical claw holds a spring rod structure.
[0012] Preferably, a material cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base frame via a connecting structure.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] This invention utilizes a spring-feeding structure. During the carabiner assembly process, when a spring needs to be assembled into the spring rod structure, a mechanical claw picks up the spring rod, and a translation and lifting mechanism moves the spring rod into the feeding hole of the spring-feeding structure. Then, an air cylinder blows the spring from the feeding hole toward the spring rod structure, automatically assembling the spring into the spring rod structure. This achieves automatic mechanical installation, significantly improving assembly efficiency, reducing the rate of missing parts, thereby improving production quality and reducing labor costs.
[0015] This invention utilizes a translation mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The translation mechanism is moved to one side of the fixed plate by the extension and retraction of the translation cylinder, and the lifting mechanism is raised and lowered on the surface of the translation mechanism by the lifting cylinder. The mechanical claw is rotated by the rotating cylinder, thereby rotating the spring rod. This allows the spring rod structure to move at different angles within the entire carabiner spring rod feeding mechanism, realizing flexible movement and positioning of the spring rod structure in three-dimensional space. This greatly improves the accuracy and flexibility of the assembly process, and significantly enhances the efficiency of automated assembly and the stability of the product. Attached Figure Description
[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a carabiner spring feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the spring feeding structure in the carabiner spring feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a carabiner spring feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model from another angle;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spring feeding structure in the carabiner spring feeding mechanism proposed in this utility model from another angle;
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Material cylinder; 2. Base frame; 3. Connecting structure; 4. Fixing plate; 5. Slide rail; 6. Translation cylinder; 7. Translation mechanism; 8. Lifting cylinder; 9. Lifting mechanism; 10. Rotating cylinder; 11. Mechanical claw; 12. Spring rod structure; 13. Spring feeding structure; 1301. Feeding platform; 1302. Feeding block; 1303. Feeding hole; 1304. Air blowing cylinder. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the present invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the present invention.
[0023] refer to Figure 1-4 A carabiner spring feeding mechanism includes a spring feeding structure 13 mounted on one side of a fixed plate 4 for loading springs into a spring rod structure 12, and a translation cylinder 6, a lifting cylinder 8, and a rotation cylinder 10 for moving the spring rod structure 12 at various angles. The spring feeding structure 13 includes a feeding block 1302 and an air blowing cylinder 1304, which are respectively mounted on both sides of the upper surface of a feeding platform 1301. A feeding hole 1303 is provided through the surface of the feeding block 1302, and a spring is movably disposed within the feeding hole 1303. During the assembly and processing of carabiners, when it is necessary to assemble a spring into the spring rod structure 12 of the carabiner, the mechanical claw 11 picks up the spring rod, and then the translation mechanism 7 and the lifting mechanism 9 move the spring rod into the loading hole 1303 of the spring loading structure 13. Subsequently, the air cylinder 1304 blows the spring in the loading hole 1303 toward the spring rod structure 12, so that the spring is automatically assembled into the spring rod structure 12, realizing the purpose of automatic mechanical installation, which greatly improves the assembly efficiency, reduces the missing assembly rate, thereby improving the production quality and reducing labor costs.
[0024] Example 1: The blowing end of the air-blowing cylinder 1304 is installed on one side of the feeding hole 1303 to blow the spring in the feeding hole 1303 toward the spring rod structure 12. The fixing plate 4 is fixedly connected to one side of the base frame 2. The side of the fixing plate 4 is fixedly connected to the translation cylinder 6. The telescopic end of the translation cylinder 6 is fixedly connected to the translation mechanism 7. The side of the fixing plate 4 is fixedly connected to the slide rail 5. The translation mechanism 7 is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rail 5.
[0025] Example 2: A lifting cylinder 8 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the translation mechanism 7. A lifting mechanism 9 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder 8. A rotating cylinder 10 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the lifting mechanism 9. A mechanical claw 11 is driven to the output end of the rotating cylinder 10. The inner surface of the mechanical claw 11 holds the spring rod structure 12. The upper surface of the base frame 2 is fixedly connected to the material cylinder 1 through the connecting structure 3. The translation mechanism 7 is translated to one side of the fixed plate 4 by the telescopic movement of the translation cylinder 6. The lifting mechanism 9 is raised and lowered on the surface of the translation mechanism 7 by the lifting cylinder 8. The mechanical claw 11 is rotated by the rotating cylinder 10, thereby rotating the spring rod. This allows the spring rod structure 12 to move at different angles within the entire carabiner spring rod feeding mechanism, realizing flexible movement and positioning of the spring rod structure 12 in three-dimensional space. This greatly improves the accuracy and flexibility of the assembly process and significantly enhances the efficiency of automated assembly and the stability of the product.
[0026] In use, the spring rod structure 12 is fixed by the mechanical claw 11, which is driven by the rotary cylinder 10 and can rotate on the surface of the lifting mechanism 9. The lifting mechanism 9 moves up and down on the surface of the translation mechanism 7 via the lifting cylinder 8, while the translation mechanism 7 is pushed by the translation cylinder 6 and translates along the slide rail 5 on one side of the fixed plate 4. This achieves precise movement and positioning of the spring rod structure 12 in three-dimensional space. During the loading process, after the spring rod is picked up by the mechanical claw 11, it moves through the coordinated action of the translation and lifting mechanisms 9. The spring rod is moved to one end of the loading hole 1303 of the spring loading structure 13. At this time, the spring is already installed in the loading hole 1303 on the loading block 1302. Then, the air blowing cylinder 1304 is started to blow the spring in the loading hole 1303 toward the spring rod structure 12. The spring is then automatically installed into the spring rod, completing the mechanical automatic installation of the spring. This process not only greatly improves the assembly efficiency and reduces the missing assembly rate, but also improves the production quality and reduces labor costs, realizing the high efficiency and precision of automated assembly.
[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A carabiner spring feeding mechanism, characterized in that, The system includes a spring feeding structure (13) installed on one side of a fixed plate (4) for loading springs into the spring rod structure (12), and a translation cylinder (6), a lifting cylinder (8), and a rotation cylinder (10) for moving the spring rod structure (12) at various angles. The spring feeding structure (13) includes a feeding block (1302) and an air blowing cylinder (1304). The feeding block (1302) and the air blowing cylinder (1304) are respectively installed on both sides of the upper surface of the feeding platform (1301). The surface of the feeding block (1302) is provided with a feeding hole (1303), and a spring is movably arranged in the feeding hole (1303).
2. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blowing end of the blowing cylinder (1304) is installed on one side of the feeding hole (1303) and is used to blow the spring in the feeding hole (1303) toward the spring rod structure (12).
3. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate (4) is fixedly connected to one side of the base frame (2), and a translation cylinder (6) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate (4). A translation mechanism (7) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the translation cylinder (6).
4. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, A slide rail (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate (4), and the translation mechanism (7) is slidably connected to the surface of the slide rail (5).
5. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, A lifting cylinder (8) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the translation mechanism (7), and a lifting mechanism (9) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the lifting cylinder (8).
6. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rotating cylinder (10) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the surface of the lifting mechanism (9), and a mechanical claw (11) is driven to the output end of the rotating cylinder (10).
7. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner surface of the mechanical claw (11) holds the spring rod structure (12).
8. The carabiner spring feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the base frame (2) is fixedly connected to the material cylinder (1) through the connecting structure (3).