A connecting mechanism for ring-shaped parts

Abstract

This utility model discloses a serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts, relating to the field of ring-shaped part processing technology. It includes a first feeding pipe, a second feeding pipe, and a serial connection module. The first and second feeding pipes are used for feeding a first workpiece and a second workpiece, respectively. The first feeding pipe has a first channel, and the second feeding pipe has a second channel, with the tail end of the first channel located above the tail end of the second channel. The first workpiece output from the tail end of the first channel overlaps with the second workpiece output from the tail end of the second channel. The serial connection module includes a lifting drive and a connecting component. The lifting drive is located below the tail end of the second channel, and the connecting component is connected to the lifting drive. The lifting drive drives the connecting component to rise to sequentially connect the second workpiece and the first workpiece. This utility model has a simple structure, low production cost, greatly improves processing efficiency, and significantly reduces the defect rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ring-shaped parts processing technology, specifically a series connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts. Background Technology

[0002] Many current product manufacturing processes require connecting two ring-shaped parts together. The conventional method for connecting these ring-shaped parts is manual, which suffers from low efficiency and a high rate of defective connections. Due to these drawbacks, robotic arms have been developed to connect two ring-shaped parts. However, the ring-shaped parts are relatively small, and one ring-shaped part needs to be inserted into the through-hole of the other. Therefore, the robotic arm requires high flexibility and precision. While robotic arms that can achieve this connection improve efficiency, their production and purchase costs are significantly higher.

[0003] Therefore, further optimization of the serial connection structure used for ring-shaped parts is needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model discloses a series connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts to solve the technical problems of low efficiency and high cost.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention proposes the following optimized technical solution:

[0006] A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts includes a first feeding pipe, a second feeding pipe, and a serial connection module, wherein the first feeding pipe and the second feeding pipe are used for feeding a first workpiece and a second workpiece, respectively.

[0007] The first feeding pipe has a first channel, and the second feeding pipe has a second channel. The tail end of the first channel is located above the tail end of the second channel. The first workpiece output from the tail end of the first channel and the second workpiece output from the tail end of the second channel overlap vertically.

[0008] The serial module includes a lifting drive and a serial connector. The lifting drive is located below the tail end of the second channel, and the serial connector is connected to the lifting drive. The lifting drive drives the serial connector to rise so as to sequentially connect the second workpiece and the first workpiece.

[0009] Furthermore, the side of the first feeding pipe closest to the second feeding pipe is extended to form a guide strip, which is located above the second channel.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a baffle located at the tail end of the first channel, the distance between the baffle and the first channel being adapted to the length of the first workpiece.

[0011] Furthermore, a slot is provided at the tail end of the second channel;

[0012] The connector is provided with a pin, and the lifting drive drives the connector to rise so that the pin passes through the slot and connects the second workpiece and the first workpiece in series.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a limiting structure, which includes a connector and a limiting member. The connector is connected to the second feeding tube, and one end of the limiting member is rotatably connected to the connector. Rotating the limiting member is used to adjust the distance between the limiting member and the second channel. The other end of the limiting member is provided with a groove for the pin to pass through.

[0014] Furthermore, the limiting structure also includes a rotating shaft; the connecting member is provided with a rotating hole, one end of the limiting member is provided with a rotating cylinder, and the rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole and the rotating cylinder so that the limiting member is rotatably connected to the connecting member.

[0015] Furthermore, a gap is provided on one side of the connector, and the gap communicates with the rotating hole.

[0016] Furthermore, it also includes a moving module, which is connected to the lifting drive component and is used to drive the lifting drive component to move.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention also includes a first sensor and a second sensor, wherein the first sensor is disposed at the outlet of the first channel and the second sensor is disposed at the outlet of the second channel.

[0018] Furthermore, there are two second channels; a V-shaped component is also provided at the outlet of the second channel, which is used to adjust the position between the second workpieces in the two second channels.

[0019] The present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0020] The serial connection mechanism provided by this utility model uses a first feeding pipe and a second feeding pipe to automatically feed the first workpiece and the second workpiece, respectively. The first workpiece and the second workpiece emerge from the tail end of the first channel and the tail end of the second channel, respectively, and then overlap vertically. The lifting drive drives the serial connection to rise and pass through the second workpiece and the first workpiece from bottom to top, thereby realizing the serial connection between the two ring-shaped parts. The structure is simple, the production cost is low, the processing efficiency is greatly improved, and the defect rate is greatly reduced. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the serial module of this utility model.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. First feeding pipe; 2. Second feeding pipe; 3. First channel; 4. Second channel; 5. Serial module; 6. Lifting drive component; 7. Serial component; 8. Baffle; 9. Slot; 10. Pin; 11. Connector; 12. Limiting component; 13. Groove; 14. Rotary hole; 15. Rotary cylinder; 16. Gap; 17. Moving module; 18. Guide bar; 19. First workpiece; 20. Second workpiece; 21. V-shaped component. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] See Figures 1-5 A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts includes a first feeding pipe, a second feeding pipe and a serial connection module. The first feeding pipe is used to connect a first vibrating plate, and the second feeding pipe is used to connect a second vibrating plate. The first feeding pipe and the second feeding pipe are used to feed a first workpiece and a second workpiece, respectively.

[0029] The first feeding pipe has a first channel, and the second feeding pipe has a second channel. The tail end of the first channel is located above the tail end of the second channel. The first workpiece output from the tail end of the first channel and the second workpiece output from the tail end of the second channel overlap vertically.

[0030] The serial module includes a lifting drive and a serial connector. The lifting drive is located below the tail end of the second channel, and the serial connector is connected to the lifting drive. The lifting drive drives the serial connector to rise so as to sequentially connect the second workpiece and the first workpiece.

[0031] During operation, the first vibratory feeder neatly arranges the first workpiece and outputs it from the first channel of the first feeding pipe. At the same time, the second vibratory feeder neatly arranges the second workpiece and outputs it from the second channel of the second feeding pipe. After the first workpiece is output from the first channel, it stops above the second feeding pipe. The second workpiece overlaps with the first workpiece at the end of the second channel. At this time, the lifting drive drives the connecting component to rise. The connecting component passes through the second workpiece and the first workpiece from bottom to top, thereby connecting the two ring-shaped parts in series.

[0032] The first workpiece in this application is a piece of paper with two through holes, and the second workpiece is a metal part with a T-shaped cross-section. In this embodiment, there are two second channels, both used for feeding the second workpieces. The two second workpieces correspond to the two through holes of the first workpiece, thus enabling two second workpieces to be connected in series with one first workpiece. In other embodiments, one second workpiece corresponds to one first workpiece, and in this case, there is also one second channel, enabling one second workpiece to be connected in series with one first workpiece.

[0033] To clarify, the lifting drive component is a cylinder.

[0034] In this embodiment, the side of the first feeding pipe closest to the second feeding pipe extends to form a guide strip, which is located above the second channel. The first workpieces are neatly arranged in the first channel. When the first workpiece at the end of the first channel is pushed above the second feeding pipe, the guide strip guides the first workpiece, preventing its position from shifting.

[0035] In this embodiment, a baffle is also included. The baffle is located at the tail end of the first channel, and the distance between the baffle and the first channel is adapted to the length of one of the first workpieces. Since the first workpieces are neatly arranged in the first channel, the tail end of the first workpiece is pushed out of the first channel and falls above the second feeding pipe. Therefore, the baffle serves to block the first workpiece and prevent it from falling off the second feeding pipe.

[0036] In this embodiment, the tail end of the second channel is provided with a slot; the connecting member is provided with a pin, and the lifting drive drives the connecting member to rise so that the pin passes through the slot and connects the second workpiece and the first workpiece in series. Specifically, the diameter of the pin is smaller than the diameter of the slot, the diameter of the through hole of the first workpiece, and the diameter of the through hole of the second workpiece. Therefore, when the lifting drive drives the connecting member to rise, the pin passes through the slot and then sequentially passes through the through holes of the second workpiece and the first workpiece, realizing the connection of the two workpieces in series.

[0037] In this embodiment, there are two pins and two second channels. The first workpiece is a piece of paper with two through holes. The second workpiece is output from the two second channels. Therefore, when the second workpiece is output from the second channels, the two pins pass through two slots respectively. Each pin passes through one through hole of the second workpiece and one through hole of the first workpiece in sequence, thereby connecting the two second workpieces in series with one first workpiece. In other embodiments, there is one pin and one first channel. One pin passes through one slot, connecting one second workpiece in series with one first workpiece.

[0038] In this embodiment, the present invention further includes a limiting structure, which includes a connector and a limiting member. The connector is connected to the second feeding tube, and one end of the limiting member is rotatably connected to the connector. Rotating the limiting member is used to adjust the distance between the limiting member and the second channel. The other end of the limiting member is provided with a groove for the pin to pass through. In use, the limiting member can be manually rotated so that the distance between the limiting member and the second feeding tube is just enough for the first workpiece to pass through, so that after being connected in series, the connected workpiece can be moved out by translation. When moving out, the groove on the limiting member is used for the upper end of the second workpiece to pass through.

[0039] In this embodiment, the limiting structure further includes a rotating shaft; the connecting member has a rotating hole, and one end of the limiting member has a rotating cylinder. The rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole and the rotating cylinder, allowing the limiting member to be rotatably connected to the connecting member. It is understood that the limiting member will not rotate under the action of any external force or the small pushing force of the second workpiece; only a larger force applied manually can rotate the limiting member.

[0040] In this embodiment, a gap is provided on one side of the connector, and the gap connects to the rotating hole. The diameter of the rotating hole can be adjusted through the gap and in conjunction with the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the function of clamping the rotating shaft. This realizes the function that the limiting member can only be rotated manually, and will not rotate under the action of a small pushing force from the second workpiece without external force.

[0041] In this embodiment, a moving module is also included. The moving module is connected to the lifting drive component and is used to drive the lifting drive component to move. After the pins are connected in series with the first workpiece and the second workpiece, the moving module is used to drive the connected module to move to the next workstation.

[0042] Additionally, the moving module cylinder.

[0043] In this embodiment, the present invention further includes a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed at the outlet of the first channel and is used to sense the first workpiece at the outlet of the first channel. The second sensor is disposed at the outlet of the second channel and is used to sense the second workpiece at the outlet of the second channel.

[0044] In this embodiment, there are two second channels; a V-shaped component is also provided at the outlet of the second channel, which is used to adjust the position between the second workpieces in the two second channels to prevent the positions of the two second workpieces from shifting.

[0045] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. A series connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts, characterized in that, It includes a first feeding pipe, a second feeding pipe, and a serial module, wherein the first feeding pipe and the second feeding pipe are used for feeding the first workpiece and the second workpiece, respectively; The first feeding pipe has a first channel, and the second feeding pipe has a second channel. The tail end of the first channel is located above the tail end of the second channel. The first workpiece output from the tail end of the first channel and the second workpiece output from the tail end of the second channel overlap vertically. The serial module includes a lifting drive and a serial connector. The lifting drive is located below the tail end of the second channel, and the serial connector is connected to the lifting drive. The lifting drive drives the serial connector to rise so as to sequentially connect the second workpiece and the first workpiece.

2. The serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first feeding pipe extends to form a guide strip on the side closest to the second feeding pipe, and the guide strip is located above the second channel.

3. The serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a baffle located at the tail end of the first channel, the distance between the baffle and the first channel being adapted to the length of the first workpiece.

4. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second channel has a slot at its tail end; The connector is provided with a pin, and the lifting drive drives the connector to rise so that the pin passes through the slot and connects the second workpiece and the first workpiece in series.

5. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a limiting structure, which includes a connector and a limiting member. The connector is connected to the second feeding tube, and one end of the limiting member is rotatably connected to the connector. Rotating the limiting member is used to adjust the distance between the limiting member and the second channel. The other end of the limiting member is provided with a groove for the pin to pass through.

6. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting structure also includes a rotating shaft; the connecting member is provided with a rotating hole, and one end of the limiting member is provided with a rotating cylinder. The rotating shaft passes through the rotating hole and the rotating cylinder so that the limiting member is rotatably connected to the connecting member.

7. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector has a gap on one side, and the gap connects to the rotating hole.

8. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a moving module, which is connected to the lifting drive component and is used to drive the lifting drive component to move.

9. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a first sensor and a second sensor, the first sensor being disposed at the outlet of the first channel and the second sensor being disposed at the outlet of the second channel.

10. A serial connection mechanism for ring-shaped parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the second channels is two; a V-shaped component is also provided at the outlet of the second channel, which is used to adjust the position between the second workpieces in the two second channels.

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