Feeder of full-automatic self-punching riveting equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of machining, in particular to a feeder of full-automatic self-punching riveting equipment, which comprises a main body, and a conveying component and a visual positioning component are fixedly connected in the main body; the conveying mechanism composed of the motor, the main roller rod and the conveying belt is used for feeding, a large number of materials can be rapidly and continuously conveyed, and the device is suitable for a large-scale production environment, can be integrated with an automatic control system to achieve unmanned operation, improves production efficiency, is suitable for various types of materials, and is suitable for large-scale production. The conveying speed, direction and layout can be adjusted according to the requirements of a production line to adapt to different production processes, a visual positioning mechanism composed of an image processing unit, a light source and an industrial camera is used for positioning objects, the submillimeter-level or even higher positioning precision can be achieved, target objects in various shapes and sizes and in complex environments can be processed, and the production efficiency is improved. And the visual positioning mechanism can be transversely and longitudinally adjusted by using the first telescopic rod and the second telescopic rod.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical processing technology, specifically to a feeder for a fully automatic self-punching and riveting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Punching and riveting are two common machining processes widely used in metal processing, automotive manufacturing, aerospace, and other fields. Punching is a machining process that uses a punch press or press and a die to punch holes in metal sheets, pipes, or other materials. During punching, the punch penetrates the material under pressure to form the desired hole. Riveting is a mechanical connection process that uses rivets to join two or more parts together. During riveting, the rivet is inserted into the hole in the parts to be joined, and the rivet head is deformed by a riveting tool to fix the parts in place.

[0003] Traditional punching and riveting equipment typically requires manual placement and adjustment of materials, which is not only inefficient but also prone to operational errors leading to inconsistent product quality. With the development of automation technology, fully automatic punching and riveting equipment is gradually being used. However, existing feeders still have shortcomings in terms of precision, stability, and compatibility, failing to meet the demands of high-efficiency, high-precision production. Therefore, a feeder for fully automatic punching and riveting equipment is needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] Traditional punching and riveting equipment typically requires manual placement and adjustment of materials, which is not only inefficient but also prone to operational errors leading to unstable product quality. With the development of automation technology, fully automatic punching and riveting equipment has gradually been adopted. However, existing feeders still have shortcomings in terms of accuracy, stability, and compatibility, failing to meet the demands of high-efficiency, high-precision production. The purpose of this invention is to provide a feeder for a fully automatic self-punching and riveting equipment to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A feeder for a fully automatic self-punching and riveting equipment includes a main body, wherein a conveying component and a vision positioning component are fixedly connected inside the main body;

[0007] The conveying assembly includes a support frame, a motor is mounted on the top of the support frame, a main roller is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and a conveyor belt is provided on the side of the main roller;

[0008] The visual positioning component includes a base, a first telescopic rod mounted on the top of the base, a connecting block fixedly connected to the output end of the first telescopic rod, a second telescopic rod mounted on the side of the connecting block, a light source and an industrial camera fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic rod, and an image processing unit mounted on the bottom of the connecting block.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a first bearing seat is installed on the top of the support frame, and the main roller extends into the interior of the first bearing seat.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a second bearing seat is installed on the top of the support frame, and two second bearing seats are provided. An auxiliary roller is provided on the side of the second bearing seat.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a protective plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame, and two protective plates are provided.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the main body includes a base frame, and the base frame is internally fixedly connected with cross reinforcing rods.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the base frame is internally fixedly connected with a horizontal plate, and two horizontal plates are provided.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support rod is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame, and an electrical box is installed on the top of the support rod.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a controller is fixedly connected to the side of the electrical box, and physical buttons are provided on the side of the electrical box.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] 1. In this utility model, the conveying mechanism composed of a motor, main roller and conveyor belt can quickly and continuously convey a large amount of materials, which is suitable for large-scale production environments. It can be integrated with an automated control system to achieve unmanned operation, improve production efficiency, and is applicable to various types of materials. The conveying speed, direction and layout can be adjusted according to the needs of the production line to adapt to different production processes.

[0018] 2. In this utility model, by using a visual positioning mechanism composed of an image processing unit, a light source, and an industrial camera to position objects, it is possible to achieve sub-millimeter level or even higher positioning accuracy. It can handle target objects of various shapes, sizes, and complex environments without attaching any marks or labels to the target objects. It can quickly process images and provide real-time feedback on positioning results. In addition to positioning, it can also identify semantic information such as the category and posture of the target object. Furthermore, the visual positioning mechanism can be adjusted laterally and longitudinally using the first and second telescopic rods. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying component structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support component structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the visual positioning component structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 101. Base frame; 102. Cross reinforcing bar; 103. Horizontal plate; 104. Support rod; 105. Electrical box; 106. Controller; 107. Physical button; 2. Conveying assembly; 201. Support frame; 202. Motor; 203. Main roller; 204. Conveyor belt; 205. First bearing seat; 206. Second bearing seat; 207. Auxiliary roller; 208. Protective plate; 3. Vision positioning assembly; 301. Base; 302. First telescopic rod; 303. Connecting block; 304. Image processing unit; 305. Second telescopic rod; 306. Light source; 307. Industrial camera. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] For examples, please refer to Figures 1-4 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0026] A feeder for a fully automatic self-punching and riveting equipment includes a main body 1, with a conveying component 2 and a vision positioning component 3 fixedly connected inside the main body 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the conveying assembly 2 includes a support frame 201, a motor 202 is mounted on the top of the support frame 201, a main roller 203 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 202, and a conveyor belt 204 is provided on the side of the main roller 203. The vision positioning assembly 3 includes a base 301, a first telescopic rod 302 is mounted on the top of the base 301, a connecting block 303 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first telescopic rod 302, a second telescopic rod 305 is mounted on the side of the connecting block 303, a light source 306 and an industrial camera 307 are fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic rod 305, and an image processing unit 304 is mounted on the bottom of the connecting block 303. The conveying mechanism composed of the motor 202, the main roller 203 and the conveyor belt 204 can quickly and continuously convey a large amount of material, which is suitable for large-scale production environments. It can be integrated with an automated control system to achieve unmanned operation, improve production efficiency, and is suitable for various types of materials. The conveying speed, direction and layout can be adjusted according to the needs of the production line to adapt to different production processes.

[0028] The support frame 201 has a first bearing seat 205 mounted on its top, and a main roller 203 extending into the interior of the first bearing seat 205. A second bearing seat 206 is mounted on the top of the support frame 201, and two second bearing seats 206 are provided. An auxiliary roller 207 is provided on the side of the second bearing seat 206. A protective plate 208 is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 201, and two protective plates 208 are provided. The visual positioning mechanism, composed of an image processing unit 304, a light source 306, and an industrial camera 307, positions objects, achieving sub-millimeter level or even higher positioning accuracy. It can handle target objects of various shapes, sizes, and in complex environments without requiring any markings or labels on the target object. It can quickly process images and provide real-time feedback on positioning results. In addition to positioning, it can also identify semantic information such as the target object's category and posture. Furthermore, the visual positioning mechanism can be adjusted laterally and longitudinally using the first telescopic rod 302 and the second telescopic rod 305.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the main body 1 includes a base frame 101. A cross reinforcing rod 102 is fixedly connected inside the base frame 101. A horizontal plate 103 is fixedly connected inside the base frame 101. Two horizontal plates 103 are provided. A support rod 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame 101. An electrical box 105 is installed on the top of the support rod 104. A controller 106 is fixedly connected to the side of the electrical box 105. Physical buttons 107 are provided on the side of the electrical box 105. The controller 106 realizes automatic material conveying and precise positioning without manual intervention, which greatly improves production efficiency and can achieve high-precision material positioning to ensure processing quality.

[0030] The working process of this utility model is as follows: When the feeder of the fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment designed in this scheme is working, the controller 106 can feed the conveying mechanism composed of motor 202, main roller 203 and conveyor belt 204, which can quickly and continuously transport a large amount of material and send the object to the range of the vision positioning mechanism. The position information can be obtained by matching the captured photos with the image database. The motion characteristics and attitude of the camera can be estimated based on the information of adjacent images. The three-dimensional position of the target object can be calculated using the parallax information of binocular or multi-view cameras. Through epipolar geometry and fundamental matrix, the relationship between corresponding points in two images is determined by limit constraints and fundamental matrix, thereby calculating the position of the target object and positioning the object, which can improve the efficiency of object feeding.

[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A feeder for a fully automatic self-punching and riveting equipment, comprising a main body (1), characterized in that: The main body (1) is internally fixedly connected to a conveying component (2) and a visual positioning component (3); The conveying assembly (2) includes a support frame (201), a motor (202) is mounted on the top of the support frame (201), a main roller (203) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (202), and a conveyor belt (204) is provided on the side of the main roller (203). The visual positioning component (3) includes a base (301), a first telescopic rod (302) is mounted on the top of the base (301), a connecting block (303) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first telescopic rod (302), a second telescopic rod (305) is mounted on the side of the connecting block (303), a light source (306) and an industrial camera (307) are fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic rod (305), and an image processing unit (304) is mounted on the bottom of the connecting block (303).

2. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support frame (201) is fitted with a first bearing seat (205), and the main roller (203) extends into the interior of the first bearing seat (205).

3. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support frame (201) is equipped with a second bearing seat (206), and there are two second bearing seats (206). An auxiliary roller (207) is provided on the side of the second bearing seat (206).

4. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the support frame (201) is fixedly connected to a protective plate (208), and there are two protective plates (208).

5. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body (1) includes a base frame (101), and a cross reinforcing rod (102) is fixedly connected inside the base frame (101).

6. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base frame (101) is internally fixedly connected to a horizontal plate (103), and there are two horizontal plates (103).

7. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, A support rod (104) is fixedly connected to the top of the base frame (101), and an electrical box (105) is installed on the top of the support rod (104).

8. The feeder of a fully automatic self-punching riveting equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, A controller (106) is fixedly connected to the side of the electrical box (105), and a physical button (107) is provided on the side of the electrical box (105).

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