Vulcanizing capsule carrying device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of product carrying, and particularly relates to a curing bladder carrying device which comprises a carrying part, a connecting part, a first locking part and a second locking part, and the connecting part is fixed to the carrying end of the carrying part. The first locking part is arranged on the connecting part and is provided with a first locking end for locking the upper clamping ring; the second locking part is arranged on the connecting part and provided with a second locking end for locking the lower clamping ring, and the second locking end is located below the first locking end; wherein the carrying part is used for carrying the curing bladder locked on the first locking part and the second locking part. The first locking part can lock the upper clamping ring, the second locking part can lock the lower clamping ring, the curing bladder can be kept in the vertical direction in the carrying process so that the stability of the curing bladder in the carrying process can be guaranteed, the manual participation degree of the carrying device in the carrying process is low, and the carrying efficiency is improved. Therefore, the carrying efficiency and the safety performance can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of product handling technology, and in particular to a vulcanized capsule handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Tire vulcanization is one of the most important steps in tire manufacturing. In the vulcanization process, the vulcanizing bladder, as an important tool in tire manufacturing, is mainly used to be inserted into the inner cavity of the tire blank to be vulcanized. By introducing a heating medium (such as steam, hot water, or nitrogen), the vulcanizing machine is used to shape and vulcanize the tire. Since the vulcanization process is mostly in a high-temperature environment, after long-term use, the vulcanizing bladder will experience aging, excessive expansion and contraction, etc. Therefore, the vulcanizing bladder needs to be replaced after a certain number of uses.

[0003] Currently, the replacement of vulcanizing capsules is mainly done manually. Because vulcanizing capsules are flexible, the upper and lower locking rings cannot be guaranteed to be concentric during handling and lifting. When the capsule is hoisted into the central mechanism, multiple people are required to work together to ensure the stability of the capsule. The whole process takes a long time and is inefficient. At the same time, vulcanizing capsules are heavy, and manual replacement also poses safety risks.

[0004] Therefore, the above problems urgently need to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vulcanized capsule handling device to improve the handling efficiency of vulcanized capsules and ensure the safety and stability of vulcanized capsules during the handling process.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A vulcanized capsule handling device is used to handle vulcanized capsules. The vulcanized capsule includes a capsule body and upper and lower retaining rings respectively disposed at both ends of the capsule body. The vulcanized capsule handling device includes:

[0008] Transportation Department;

[0009] The connecting part is fixed to the transport end of the transport part;

[0010] A first locking part is disposed on the connecting part, and has a first locking end for locking the upper retaining ring;

[0011] A second locking part is provided on the connecting part, and it has a second locking end for locking the lower retaining ring, the second locking end being located below the first locking end;

[0012] The transport unit is used to transport the vulcanized capsule locked to the first locking unit and the second locking unit.

[0013] Preferably, the second locking part includes:

[0014] At least two locking arms are slidably disposed on the connecting part and are evenly distributed around the vertical center line of the vulcanizing capsule and can move radially synchronously to form a centering structure;

[0015] At least two locking claws are respectively set on the locking arm, and multiple locking claws can cooperate with each other to form the second locking end.

[0016] Preferably, the locking claw includes a first locking member and a second locking member, one end of the first locking member is connected to one end of the second locking member, and the first locking member and the second locking member form an angle toward the lower retaining ring.

[0017] Preferably, the locking claw further includes a crossbar, the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the first locking member and the second locking member, respectively.

[0018] Preferably, there are two locking arms and two locking claws.

[0019] Preferably, the first locking part is an electromagnetic adsorption structure;

[0020] The electromagnetic adsorption structure includes an electromagnetic suction ring, which forms the first locking end and is coaxially arranged with the vertical center line.

[0021] Preferably, the distance between the electromagnetic adsorption structure and the connecting part is adjustable.

[0022] Preferably, the locking arm is provided with an avoidance structure on the side facing the vulcanized capsule to avoid the electromagnetic adsorption structure on the movement path of the locking arm.

[0023] Preferably, the vulcanized capsule handling device further includes a visual positioning unit, which is disposed on the connecting part and electrically connected to the handling part, and is used for visually positioning the upper retaining ring.

[0024] Preferably, the conveying unit is a robotic arm.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0026] The present invention relates to a vulcanized capsule handling device, wherein the first locking part can lock the upper retaining ring and the second locking part can lock the lower retaining ring. During the handling process, the vulcanized capsule can be kept in a vertical position to ensure the stability of the vulcanized capsule during the handling process. Furthermore, the handling device requires less manual intervention during the handling process, thereby improving handling efficiency and safety performance. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vulcanized capsule in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vulcanized capsule handling device in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure between the first locking part and the second locking part in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking claw structure in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] In the picture:

[0032] 100. Vulcanized capsule; 110. Capsule body; 120. Upper retaining ring; 130. Lower retaining ring;

[0033] 1. Transporting part; 2. Connecting part; 3. First locking part;

[0034] 4. Second locking part; 41. Locking arm; 411. Avoidance structure; 42. Locking claw; 421. First locking member; 422. Second locking member; 423. Crossbar;

[0035] 5. Visual positioning unit. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 In the vulcanization process, the vulcanizing capsule 100 includes a capsule body 110 and upper retaining rings 120 and lower retaining rings 130 respectively disposed at both ends of the capsule body 110. The upper retaining ring 120 is connected to the central mechanism and fixed to the top of the capsule body 110 by bolts or clamping devices to ensure the capsule's sealing during vulcanization. The lower retaining ring 130 is fixed to the central mechanism of the vulcanizing machine, providing a stable support foundation for the capsule body 110 and preventing displacement or twisting under high pressure. Because the capsule body 110 of the vulcanizing capsule 100 is made of flexible rubber, and the upper and lower retaining rings 120 and 130 are relatively heavy, multiple people are required to work together during lifting to ensure the stability of the capsule body 110. This process is time-consuming and inefficient. Therefore, this embodiment aims to propose a vulcanizing capsule handling device to improve the handling efficiency of the vulcanizing capsule 100 and ensure its stability during handling.

[0041] Specifically, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 The vulcanized capsule transport device includes a transport part 1, a connecting part 2, a first locking part 3, and a second locking part 4. The connecting part 2 is fixed to the transport end of the transport part 1. The first locking part 3 is disposed on the connecting part 2 and has a first locking end for locking the upper retaining ring 120. The second locking part 4 is disposed on the connecting part 2 and has a second locking end for locking the lower retaining ring 130. The second locking end is located below the first locking end. The transport part 1 is used to transport the vulcanized capsule 100 locked to the first locking part 3 and the second locking part 4.

[0042] Understandably, the first locking part 3 can lock the upper retaining ring 120, and the second locking part 4 can lock the lower retaining ring 130. During the transportation process, the vulcanizing capsule 100 can be kept vertically positioned. The vertically positioned vulcanizing capsule 100 can ensure that its weight is evenly distributed along the axial direction, avoiding radial compression deformation caused by horizontal placement. This ensures the stability of the vulcanizing capsule 100 during transportation. Furthermore, the transportation device requires less manual intervention during transportation, thereby improving transportation efficiency and safety performance.

[0043] Preferably, the transport unit 1 is a robot arm, and the end effector of the robot arm serves as the transport end of the transport unit 1. The connecting part 2 is a connecting plate, which is disposed on the end effector. Under the action of the robot arm, the connecting plate can be transported to realize the transport of the vulcanized capsule 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the second locking part 4 includes at least two locking arms 41 and at least two locking claws 42. The at least two locking arms 41 are slidably disposed on the connecting part 2 and are evenly distributed around the vertical centerline of the vulcanizing capsule 100, and can move radially synchronously to form a centering structure. The at least two locking claws 42 are correspondingly disposed on the locking arms 41, and the multiple locking claws 42 can cooperate with each other to form a second locking end. It is understood that after the vulcanizing capsule 100 is assembled, it is set in a vertical position, that is, the axis of the vulcanizing capsule 100 is in the vertical direction. When the second locking part 4 locks the lower retaining ring 130, it places the vulcanizing capsule 100 in front of all the locking arms 41, and under the action of the centering structure formed by the multiple locking arms 41, it can complete the centering of the lower retaining ring 130 and lock and clamp the lower retaining ring 130. Furthermore, using a mechanical second locking part 4 to lock the lower retaining ring 130 provides rigid support, further improving the stability of the vulcanizing capsule 100 during transportation. Especially when handling heavy capsules, mechanical clamping provides stronger holding force.

[0045] It should be noted that the bottom of the connecting part 2 is provided with multiple linear guide rails, which are arranged in the same way as the multiple locking arms 41. The length direction of any linear guide rail is consistent with the radial direction of the vulcanizing capsule 100. The second locking part 4 also includes an electric linear module, which is provided in the connecting part 2 and is used to drive the locking arm 41 to move along the linear guide rail.

[0046] Furthermore, the locking claw 42 includes a first locking member 421 and a second locking member 422. One end of the first locking member 421 is connected to one end of the second locking member 422, and the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 form an angle facing the lower retaining ring 130. It can be understood that the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 can form a "V" shape. When locking and clamping the lower retaining ring 130, the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 can abut against the lower retaining ring 130. Moreover, the "V" shaped first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 can lock and clamp different types of lower retaining rings 130. That is, the locking claw 42 can lock different types of vulcanizing capsules 100, thereby improving the applicability of the handling device.

[0047] Preferably, both the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 are rod-shaped components, and both the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 are adapted to the groove on the peripheral wall of the lower retaining ring 130 so that the gripper can lock and clamp the lower retaining ring 130.

[0048] Furthermore, the locking claw 42 also includes a crossbar 423, with its two ends fixedly connected to the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422, respectively. It is understood that the crossbar 423 enhances the structural strength of the locking claw 42, thereby ensuring safety. Moreover, during the handling of the vulcanizing capsule 100, while the first locking member 421 and the second locking member 422 abut against the lower retaining ring 130, the crossbar 423 also abuts against the lower retaining ring 130, thereby increasing the contact area between the locking claw 42 and the vulcanizing capsule 100, thus ensuring the stability of the vulcanizing capsule 100 during handling.

[0049] Preferably, there are two locking arms 41 and two locking claws 42. The two locking arms 41 are located on opposite sides of the vulcanizing capsule 100. When locking the lower retaining ring 130, the two locking arms 41 can move synchronously relative to each other, thereby completing the centering and locking clamping of the lower retaining ring 130.

[0050] In this embodiment, the first locking part 3 is an electromagnetic adsorption structure, which includes an electromagnetic suction ring. The electromagnetic suction ring forms the first locking end and is coaxially arranged with the vertical center line. It can be understood that using an electromagnetic adsorption structure to lock the upper retaining ring 120 eliminates the need for a dedicated clamping structure and additional motors as power sources, resulting in a simpler structure. The electromagnetic adsorption structure quickly and efficiently locks the upper retaining ring 120, thereby improving handling efficiency.

[0051] The electromagnetic adsorption structure also includes a power supply module, which can provide current to the electromagnetic chuck ring and adjust the current to suit upper retaining rings 120 of different weights, thereby further improving the applicability of the handling device.

[0052] The vulcanizing capsule 100 is locked by a combination of electromagnetic adsorption locking and mechanical clamping locking, which can simultaneously ensure stability and handling efficiency, and form redundant protection. Even if one of them fails, the stability of the vulcanizing capsule 100 can still be temporarily maintained during the handling process, reducing the risk of accidental detachment.

[0053] Furthermore, the distance between the electromagnetic adsorption structure and the connecting part 2 is adjustable. It is understood that the overall length will differ for different models of vulcanizing capsules 100. By adjusting the height of the electromagnetic adsorption structure, different models of vulcanizing capsules 100 can be locked, further improving the applicability of the handling device. The height of the electromagnetic adsorption structure can be adjusted using a linear drive structure such as a cylinder.

[0054] In this embodiment, a clearance structure 411 is provided on the side of the locking arm 41 facing the vulcanizing capsule 100 to avoid the electromagnetic adsorption structure on the movement path of the locking arm 41. It can be understood that during the movement, the locking arm 41 can gradually move closer to the electromagnetic adsorption structure. Under the action of the clearance structure 411, interference between the locking arm 41 and the electromagnetic adsorption structure can be avoided, thereby improving safety performance.

[0055] Preferably, the avoidance structure 411 is an avoidance groove, the avoidance is set in a "V" shape, and the opening faces the direction of the vulcanizing capsule 100.

[0056] In this embodiment, the vulcanized capsule handling device further includes a visual positioning unit 5, which is disposed on the connecting part 2 and electrically connected to the handling part 1. The visual positioning unit 5 is used for visual positioning of the retaining ring 120. It can be understood that when handling the vulcanized capsule 100, the visual positioning unit 5 obtains the position information of the vulcanized capsule 100 and can transmit the position information to the handling part 1, thereby facilitating the handling part 1 to quickly adjust the position of the connecting part 2, that is, to facilitate the adjustment of the positions of the first locking part 3 and the second locking part 4, so as to improve the handling efficiency.

[0057] Preferably, the visual positioning unit 5 is an industrial vision camera in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0058] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vulcanized capsule handling device for handling vulcanized capsules (100), the vulcanized capsule (100) comprising a capsule body (110) and an upper retaining ring (120) and a lower retaining ring (130) respectively disposed at both ends of the capsule body (110), characterized in that, The vulcanized capsule transport device includes: Transportation Department (1); The connecting part (2) is fixed to the transport end of the transport part (1); A first locking part (3) is provided on the connecting part (2), and has a first locking end for locking the upper retaining ring (120); The second locking part (4) is provided on the connecting part (2) and has a second locking end for locking the lower retaining ring (130), the second locking end being located below the first locking end; The transport unit (1) is used to transport the vulcanized capsule (100) locked to the first locking unit (3) and the second locking unit (4).

2. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second locking part (4) includes: At least two locking arms (41) are slidably disposed on the connecting part (2) and are evenly distributed around the vertical center line of the vulcanizing capsule (100) and can move radially synchronously to form a centering structure; At least two locking claws (42) are respectively disposed on the locking arm (41), and multiple locking claws (42) can cooperate with each other to form the second locking end.

3. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking claw (42) includes a first locking member (421) and a second locking member (422), one end of the first locking member (421) is connected to one end of the second locking member (422), and the first locking member (421) and the second locking member (422) form an angle toward the lower locking ring (130).

4. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking claw (42) also includes a crossbar (423), the two ends of which are fixedly connected to the first locking member (421) and the second locking member (422), respectively.

5. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two locking arms (41) and two locking claws (42).

6. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking part (3) is an electromagnetic adsorption structure; The electromagnetic adsorption structure includes an electromagnetic suction ring, which forms the first locking end and is coaxially arranged with the vertical center line.

7. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The distance between the electromagnetic adsorption structure and the connecting part (2) is adjustable.

8. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking arm (41) is provided with an avoidance structure (411) on the side facing the vulcanized capsule (100) to avoid the electromagnetic adsorption structure on the movement path of the locking arm (41).

9. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vulcanized capsule transport device further includes a visual positioning part (5), which is disposed on the connecting part (2) and electrically connected to the transport part (1). The visual positioning part (5) is used for visual positioning of the upper retaining ring (120).

10. The vulcanized capsule handling device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport unit (1) is a robotic arm.

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