Automatic feeding device for automobile bearings
The automatic feeding device, designed with a centrifugal turntable and lever, solves the problem of low efficiency in manual feeding in existing technologies, realizes the automated arrangement and conveying of bearings, and improves feeding efficiency and production continuity.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI GUOCONG PRECISION MACHINERY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing automotive bearing loading device requires manual placement of each bearing into the loading cylinder, and the limited space in the loading cylinder leads to frequent refills, reducing loading efficiency.
It adopts a centrifugal turntable and lever design to automatically arrange and transport bearings using centrifugal force. Combined with arc baffles and discharge conveyor belt, it realizes automated feeding. The design features a large-capacity feeding box to accommodate a large number of bearings.
The automated feeding of bearings has been achieved, which has improved feeding efficiency, reduced manual labor intensity, ensured the continuity and stability of production, and ensured the neatness and reliability of the output.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bearing feeding devices, specifically an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive bearings are key components in vehicle transmission systems, primarily used to support rotating shafts, reduce friction, and withstand radial or axial loads, ensuring efficient and smooth operation of mechanical parts. Depending on their function, they can be categorized into wheel hub bearings (supporting wheels), gearbox bearings (transmitting power), and engine bearings (such as crankshaft bearings). Common structures include ball bearings, roller bearings, and tapered roller bearings. Modern automotive bearings require high precision, wear resistance, and high-temperature resistance; therefore, they require a loading device during assembly.
[0003] For example, patent announcement number CN222063154U discloses a feeding device for bearing processing, including a disc. A turntable is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the disc. A positioning plate is elastically connected to the inner wall of the right end of the turntable via a return spring. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the top of the positioning plate. A mounting frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the disc. A feeding bucket is inserted into the top of the mounting frame. An extrusion plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the feeding bucket. A sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the disc. A driving mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the sleeve, and a protective plate is hinged to the outer wall of the sleeve. In this invention, bearings are pre-placed in the feeding bucket for feeding. The rotation of the turntable causes the bearings to continuously enter the placement slots on the turntable, allowing the positioning plate to push the bearings onto the worktable or transmission machine. This eliminates the need to manually remove each bearing to the worktable, simplifying and improving the overall feeding efficiency in actual operation.
[0004] In the aforementioned technology, the feeding device uses a turntable to feed bearings one by one, but manual placement of the bearings into the feeding cylinder is still required. At the same time, the limited space inside the feeding cylinder makes it impossible to store a large number of bearings, resulting in frequent refills and reduced feeding efficiency. Therefore, the market urgently needs to develop an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings to help people solve the existing problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the feeding device feeds bearings one by one through a turntable, but still requires manual placement of bearings into the feeding cylinder. At the same time, the internal space of the feeding cylinder is limited, which cannot store a large number of bearings, resulting in frequent replenishment and reduced feeding efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings, comprising a feeding box, a centrifugal turntable rotatably connected to the center of the feeding box, an annular connector fixedly connected to the center of the upper end face of the centrifugal turntable, a drive shaft shared by the centrifugal turntable and the annular connector, levers fixedly connected to the center of both the front and rear ends of the inner wall of the feeding box and to the upper end of the centrifugal turntable, a discharge port provided at the rear end of one side of the upper end of the centrifugal turntable and on the inner wall of the feeding box, an arc-shaped baffle fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box and to the front end of the discharge port, and a discharge conveyor belt fixedly connected to the outer wall of the centrifugal turntable and to one side of the discharge port.
[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the drive shaft extends out to the lower end of the centrifugal turntable and is fixedly connected to a fixing ring, and the annular connector and the fixing ring are fixedly connected by a plurality of first bolts.
[0008] Preferably, a first limiting tube is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the feeding box, and a drive motor is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the feeding box. The upper end of the output shaft of the drive motor passes through the first limiting tube and extends to the lower end of the centrifugal turntable, and is connected to the lower end of the transmission shaft through a reducer.
[0009] Preferably, the outer ends of both levers are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box by screws.
[0010] Preferably, the upper ends of both sides of the outer wall of the feeding box are fixedly connected to support wing plates, and the upper ends of the two support wing plates are connected to a stabilizing plate. The two sides of the stabilizing plate are fixedly connected to the two support wing plates by a second bolt.
[0011] Preferably, a second limiting tube is fixedly provided in the middle of the stabilizing plate, and the upper end of the transmission shaft extends out of the upper end of the annular connector and is inserted into the second limiting tube.
[0012] Preferably, the upper end of the drive shaft is connected to the inner wall of the second limiting tube by a bearing.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) In this utility model, the automatic arrangement and conveying of bearings is achieved by centrifugal turntable and centrifugal force, eliminating the need for manual feeding one by one, which significantly improves feeding efficiency and reduces manual labor intensity.
[0015] (2) In this utility model, a large-capacity feeding box is adopted, which can accommodate a large number of bearings at one time, avoiding the problem of frequent material replenishment and ensuring the continuity and stability of the production process.
[0016] (3) In this utility model, the bearing can be automatically adjusted to a horizontal state and guided to the discharge port in an orderly manner through the combination design of the lever and the arc baffle, ensuring the neatness and reliability of the discharge. At the same time, the overall structure is simple and compact, and the operation is stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view of an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to the present invention.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a detailed enlarged view of part A of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Feeding box; 101. First limiting tube; 102. Drive motor; 103. Discharge port; 104. Arc-shaped baffle; 105. Support wing plate; 106. Lever; 2. Centrifugal turntable; 201. Annular connector; 202. First bolt; 3. Drive shaft; 301. Fixing ring; 4. Stabilizing plate; 401. Second bolt; 402. Second limiting tube; 403. Bearing; 5. Discharge conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic feeding device for automotive bearings, comprising a feeding box 1, a centrifugal turntable 2 rotatably connected to the center of the feeding box 1, levers 106 fixedly connected to the center of both ends of the inner wall of the feeding box 1 and to the upper end of the centrifugal turntable 2, the outer ends of the two levers 106 being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box 1 by screws, a discharge port 103 provided at the rear end of one side of the upper end of the centrifugal turntable 2 and on the inner wall of the feeding box 1, an arc-shaped baffle 104 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box 1 and to the front end of the discharge port 103, and an arc-shaped baffle 104 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the centrifugal turntable 2 and to the discharge port 103. A discharge conveyor belt 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the feed inlet 103. By placing a large number of bearings on the centrifugal turntable 2 inside the feed box 1, the centrifugal turntable 2 rotates and drives the bearings to rotate, causing the bearings to move to the inner wall of the feed box 1 under the action of centrifugal force. After the bearings contact the inner wall of the feed box 1, they rotate along the inner wall. The arc-shaped baffle 104 guides the bearings rotating along the inner wall of the feed box 1 one by one to the discharge port 103, so that the bearings are discharged from the discharge port 103 and enter the discharge conveyor belt 5 for output. The vertical bearings on the centrifugal turntable 2 are fixedly set by two levers 106 to flatten them as they move.
[0024] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 A ring-shaped connector 201 is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end face of the centrifugal turntable 2. A drive shaft 3 is provided in the middle of the centrifugal turntable 2 and the ring-shaped connector 201. The lower end of the drive shaft 3 extends out of the lower end of the centrifugal turntable 2 and is fixedly connected to a fixing ring 301. The ring-shaped connector 201 and the fixing ring 301 are fixedly connected by multiple first bolts 202. The drive shaft 3 drives the fixing ring 301 to rotate, so that the fixing ring 301 drives the centrifugal turntable 2 to rotate. A first limiting tube 101 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the feeding box 1. A drive motor 102 is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the feeding box 1. The upper end of the output shaft of the drive motor 102 passes through the first limiting tube 101 and extends to the lower end of the centrifugal turntable 2 and is connected to the lower end of the drive shaft 3 through a reducer. The drive motor 102 drives the drive shaft 3 to rotate.
[0025] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Support wing plates 105 are fixedly connected to the upper ends of both sides of the outer wall of the feeding box 1. The upper ends of the two support wing plates 105 are connected to a stabilizing plate 4. The two sides of the stabilizing plate 4 are fixedly connected to the two support wing plates 105 by second bolts 401. A second limiting tube 402 is fixedly installed in the middle of the stabilizing plate 4. The upper end of the transmission shaft 3 extends out of the upper end of the annular connecting piece 201 and is inserted into the interior of the second limiting tube 402. The upper end of the transmission shaft 3 is connected to the inner wall of the second limiting tube 402 by a bearing 403, so that the second limiting tube 402 limits the upper end of the transmission shaft 3 and ensures the stability of the rotation of the transmission shaft 3.
[0026] Working Principle: During operation, automotive bearings are placed in batches onto the centrifugal turntable 2 inside the feeding box 1. The drive motor 102 is started, driving the transmission shaft 3 to rotate via a reducer. The transmission shaft 3 drives the centrifugal turntable 2 to rotate via a fixed ring 301 and an annular connector 201. Under centrifugal force, the bearings move radially outward along the centrifugal turntable 2 and contact the inner wall of the feeding box 1, then move in a circular motion along the inner wall. During rotation, vertically placed bearings are leveled and turned to a horizontal state when passing the fixed lever 106. When the bearings move to the position of the arc-shaped baffle 104, they are gradually guided to the discharge port 103, achieving orderly single discharge. The discharged bearings fall onto the discharge conveyor belt 5 and are transported to the next station. The second limiting tube 402 radially positions the upper end of the transmission shaft 3 via the bearing 403, ensuring smooth operation of the centrifugal turntable 2. This device achieves automatic arrangement and conveying of bearings through centrifugal force, eliminating the need for manual loading one by one. Furthermore, the box volume can accommodate a large number of bearings, significantly improving feeding efficiency and continuity.
[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An automatic feeding device for automotive bearings, comprising a feeding box (1), characterized in that: A centrifugal turntable (2) is rotatably connected to the middle of the inside of the feeding box (1). An annular connector (201) is fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end face of the centrifugal turntable (2). A drive shaft (3) is provided in the middle of the centrifugal turntable (2) and the annular connector (201). A lever (106) is fixedly connected to the middle of the front and rear ends of the inner wall of the feeding box (1) and to the upper end of the centrifugal turntable (2). A discharge port (103) is provided on the rear end of one side of the upper end of the centrifugal turntable (2) and on the inner wall of the feeding box (1). An arc-shaped baffle (104) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box (1) and to the front end of the discharge port (103). A discharge conveyor belt (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the centrifugal turntable (2) and to one side of the discharge port (103).
2. The automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the drive shaft (3) extends out to the lower end of the centrifugal turntable (2) and is fixedly connected to a fixing ring (301). The annular connector (201) and the fixing ring (301) are fixedly connected by multiple first bolts (202).
3. The automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding box (1) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the inner side of the feeding box (1), and a drive motor (102) is fixedly connected to the middle of the lower end face of the feeding box (1). The upper end of the output shaft of the drive motor (102) passes through the first limit tube (101) and extends to the lower end of the centrifugal turntable (2) and is connected to the lower end of the transmission shaft (3) through a reducer.
4. An automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ends of the two levers (106) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the feeding box (1) by screws.
5. An automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper ends of both sides of the outer wall of the feeding box (1) are fixedly connected to support wing plates (105), and the upper ends of the two support wing plates (105) are connected to a stabilizing plate (4). The two sides of the stabilizing plate (4) are fixedly connected to the two support wing plates (105) by a second bolt (401).
6. An automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second limiting tube (402) is fixedly installed in the middle of the stabilizing plate (4), and the upper end of the transmission shaft (3) extends out of the upper end of the annular connector (201) and is inserted into the second limiting tube (402).
7. An automatic feeding device for automotive bearings according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the drive shaft (3) is connected to the inner wall of the second limiting tube (402) by a bearing (403).