Robotic automatic lead-adding equipment

Abstract

This utility model provides an automated lead-adding robot, belonging to the field of industrial robot application technology. The automated lead-adding robot includes: a robotic arm; a furnace and a mounting frame, both located on one side of the robotic arm; a conveyor belt, one side of which is hinged to the upper end of the mounting frame via a hinge shaft; and a filling inlet, located on one side of the furnace, with the conveyor belt flush with the filling inlet. The coordinated operation of the conveyor belt and the furnace achieves fully automated operation of the lead plate from gripping to melting. The robotic arm, equipped with a vision recognition system, can accurately locate the lead plate and achieve stable gripping with an adaptive clamping mechanism. The height-adjustable conveyor belt achieves precise lifting and lowering through a worm gear mechanism, ensuring perfect alignment with the furnace filling inlet. The flipping mechanism automatically resets under the action of a torque spring, effectively preventing material jamming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of industrial robot application technology, specifically relating to robot automatic lead-adding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the lead-pressed production line for submersible pump power cables, the lead ingot melting process has long relied on traditional manual feeding. The specific operation process is as follows: workers use a cantilever crane to clamp the lead ingots, transport them to the conveyor equipment, and then manually push them into the furnace for melting.

[0003] Each shift requires four workers to operate, which is a large manpower investment. The speed of manual operation is limited by the workers' physical strength and skill level, resulting in low overall production efficiency. Each lead ingot weighs about 50 kilograms, and workers need to frequently operate lifting equipment to move it, which is physically demanding. Long-term operation can easily lead to fatigue and occupational injuries. Lead is a heavy metal element, and long-term exposure can cause serious harm to human health and pose a risk of poisoning. In addition, workers need to operate the high-temperature furnace at close range, and the working environment is hot, which can easily cause heatstroke or other heat-related diseases, especially in summer. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a robotic automatic lead-adding equipment, which aims to solve the problems of existing technologies that require four workers per shift, resulting in a large labor input and low overall production efficiency due to the limited speed of manual operation by workers' physical strength and skill. Each lead ingot weighs about 50 kilograms, and workers need to frequently operate lifting devices to move it, which is physically demanding and can easily lead to fatigue and occupational injuries with long-term operation. Lead is a heavy metal element, and long-term exposure can cause serious harm to human health and pose a risk of poisoning. In addition, workers need to operate the high-temperature furnace at close range, and the working environment is hot, which can easily cause heatstroke or other heat-related diseases, especially in summer.

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

[0006] The robotic automatic lead-adding equipment includes:

[0007] robotic arm;

[0008] A furnace and a mounting frame, both located on one side of the robotic arm;

[0009] A conveyor belt, one end of which is movably hinged to the upper end of the mounting frame via a hinge shaft;

[0010] A filling port is provided at one end of the furnace, and the conveyor belt is flush with the filling port.

[0011] A lead plate placement platform, located at the other end of the robotic arm;

[0012] A clamping mechanism, comprising a support plate, a positioning plate, a cylinder, and a gripper, wherein the support plate is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft of the robot arm, the positioning plate is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate, the cylinder is rotatably connected to one side of the positioning plate via a rotating hinge, and the gripper is located at the extended end of the cylinder, and the gripper is connected to the cylinder and the positioning plate via a rotating hinge.

[0013] An adjustment mechanism, located within the mounting frame, adjusts the height of the conveyor belt;

[0014] A flipping mechanism, located on one side of the conveyor belt, is used to correct the lead plate.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the adjusting mechanism includes a motor, a fixed block, a worm gear, a protective sleeve, an arc-shaped rail, a limiting rod, and a worm wheel. The fixed block is fixedly connected to the mounting frame. The motor is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed block. The worm wheel is fixedly connected to the extended end of the motor and is located inside the fixed block. The worm gear is rotatably connected to the fixed block. The protective sleeve is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed block and is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the worm gear. The worm gear and the worm wheel mesh with each other. One side of the worm gear is connected to the lower end of the conveyor belt via a movable hinge. The arc-shaped rail is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor belt. The limiting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting frame and is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped rail.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the flipping mechanism includes a flipping support platform and a torque spring. The flipping support platform is movably hinged to one side of the conveyor belt via a hinge shaft. The flipping support platform is located inside the filling port. A torque spring is sleeved on the surface of the hinge shaft. The torque spring, the flipping support platform, and the conveyor belt are in contact.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a bracket is fixedly connected to one side of the robotic arm, a lifting rod is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket, and a lifting device is slidably connected to the surface of the lifting rod.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the surfaces of the robotic arm, the support, and the lead plate placement platform are provided with guardrails, and the guardrails are made of stainless steel.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the load-bearing capacity of the flip-plate support platform is 60KG.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the robotic arm is capable of automatically positioning the lead plate.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] 1. In this solution, the coordinated operation of the conveyor belt and the furnace realizes the fully automated operation of lead plates from grabbing to melting. The robotic arm is equipped with a vision recognition system to accurately locate the position of the lead plates and achieves stable grabbing with the adaptive clamping mechanism. The height-adjustable conveyor belt achieves precise lifting and lowering through a worm gear mechanism to ensure perfect docking with the furnace filling port. The flipping mechanism automatically resets under the action of torque springs to effectively prevent material jamming. The integrated design not only improves production efficiency but also avoids the safety hazards of manual contact with the high-temperature furnace, while ensuring the accuracy of lead plate feeding and improving product quality stability.

[0023] 2. In this solution, the articulated conveyor belt with adjustable clamping mechanism can accommodate lead plates of different specifications ranging from 20-60kg; the independently set adjustment mechanism and flipping mechanism facilitate individual maintenance and replacement; the backup hoisting equipment and all-stainless steel guardrails not only ensure emergency operation in case of equipment malfunction, but also ensure operational safety. This equipment has wide applicability in lead-acid battery manufacturing, radiation protection material processing and other fields, and can meet the needs of continuous production. Attached Figure Description

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a second-view perspective perspective view of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 For the present utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a third-view perspective view of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a top view of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 For the present utility model Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Robotic arm; 2. Support frame; 3. Lifting rod; 4. Lifting equipment; 5. Guardrail; 6. Furnace; 7. Filler inlet; 8. Mounting frame; 9. Conveyor belt; 10. Lead plate placement platform; 11. Motor; 12. Fixing block; 13. Worm gear; 14. Protective sleeve; 15. Arc rail; 16. Limiting rod; 17. Flip plate support platform; 18. Torque spring; 19. Support plate; 20. Positioning plate; 21. Cylinder; 22. Gripper. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example

[0034] Please see Figures 1-7 The present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0035] The robotic automatic lead-adding equipment includes:

[0036] Robotic arm 1;

[0037] The furnace 6 and the mounting frame 8 are both located on one side of the robot arm 1.

[0038] Conveyor belt 9, one end of which is movably hinged to the upper end of mounting frame 8 via a hinge shaft;

[0039] The filling port 7 is located on one side of the furnace 6, and the conveyor belt 9 is flush with the filling port 7.

[0040] Lead plate placement platform 10 is located at the other end of robot arm 1;

[0041] The clamping mechanism includes a support plate 19, a positioning plate 20, a cylinder 21, and a gripper 22. The support plate 19 is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft of the robot arm 1. The positioning plate 20 is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate 19. The cylinder 21 is rotatably connected to one side of the positioning plate 20 via a rotating hinge. The gripper 22 is located at the extended end of the cylinder 21 and is connected to the cylinder 21 and the positioning plate 20 via a rotating hinge.

[0042] An adjustment mechanism, located within the mounting frame 8, adjusts the height of the conveyor belt 9.

[0043] The flipping mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor belt 9 and is used to correct the lead plate.

[0044] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a lead plate is placed on the upper end of a lead plate placement platform 10. A robotic arm 1 rotates a support plate 19 above the lead plate placement platform 10 via a rotating shaft. A cylinder 21 drives a gripper 22 to move downwards and clamp the lead plate. A positioning plate 20 ensures the clamping angle is parallel to the plane of the lead plate. The conveyor belt 9 is flush with the filling inlet 7. The robotic arm 1 clamps the lead plate onto the conveyor belt 9. When the lead plate is conveyed to the furnace 6 via the conveyor belt 9, the conveyor belt 9 is tilted on the mounting frame 8 via a hinge shaft, causing the lead plate to slide into the filling inlet 7 along the inclined surface. After the lead plate has completely entered the furnace 6, the robotic arm 1 returns to the upper end of the lead plate placement platform 10 and continues to clamp the lead plate. The positioning plate 20, cylinder 21, and clamping mechanism in this system... Two sets of claws 22 are provided. The adjustment mechanism is integrated into the mounting frame 8, which can adjust the tilt angle or height of the conveyor belt 9 to adapt to the conveying needs of lead plates of different specifications. The flipping mechanism is located on one side of the conveyor belt 9 to correct the position of the lead plate and ensure that it enters the filling port 7 accurately. Through the cooperation of the robotic arm 1 and the clamping mechanism, the lead plate is automatically grabbed, transported and placed, reducing manual intervention. The adjustment mechanism and the flipping mechanism ensure that the lead plate is stably transported on the conveyor belt 9 and aligned with the filling port 7 to avoid jamming or deviation. The articulated conveyor belt 9 and the adjustable clamping mechanism can adapt to lead plates of different sizes, improve the versatility of the equipment, and replace manual contact with the high-temperature furnace with mechanical operation, reducing safety hazards and improving production efficiency.

[0045] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7 The adjustment mechanism includes a motor 11, a fixed block 12, a worm gear 13, a protective sleeve 14, an arc-shaped rail 15, a limiting rod 16, and a worm wheel. The fixed block 12 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 8. The motor 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed block 12. The worm wheel is fixedly connected to the extended end of the motor 11 and is located inside the fixed block 12. The worm gear 13 is rotatably connected to the fixed block 12. The protective sleeve 14 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed block 12 and is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the worm gear 13. The worm gear 13 and the worm wheel mesh with each other. One side of the worm gear 13 is connected to the lower end of the conveyor belt 9 through a movable hinge. The arc-shaped rail 15 is fixedly connected to one side of the conveyor belt 9. The limiting rod 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting frame 8 and is slidably connected inside the arc-shaped rail 15.

[0046] In this embodiment: the motor 11 provides power to drive the worm gear to rotate, the fixing block 12 is used to support the motor 11 and the worm 13, the worm gear is installed at the extended end of the motor 11 and meshes with the worm 13 to form a speed reduction transmission structure, which improves the adjustment accuracy. The protective sleeve 14 prevents dust or foreign objects from interfering with the transmission. The cooperation between the arc-shaped rail 15 and the limiting rod 16 ensures that the conveyor belt 9 rises and falls smoothly along the predetermined trajectory, preventing the conveyor belt 9 from sliding down due to gravity. The cooperation between the arc-shaped rail 15 and the limiting rod 16 ensures that the movement trajectory of the conveyor belt 9 is accurate and avoids deviation.

[0047] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7The flipping mechanism includes a flipping support platform 17 and a torque spring 18. The flipping support platform 17 is movably hinged to one side of the conveyor belt 9 via a hinge shaft. The flipping support platform 17 is located inside the filling port 7. The surface of the hinge shaft is fitted with a torque spring 18, and the torque spring 18 is in contact with the flipping support platform 17 and the conveyor belt 9.

[0048] In this embodiment: the flip plate support platform 17 serves as a transition guide platform for the lead plate. The torque spring 18 provides elastic restoring force, so that the flip plate support platform 17 automatically returns to its original position after the lead plate passes through. When the lead plate is conveyed to the upper end of the flip plate support platform 17 by the conveyor belt 9, the flip plate support platform 17 will tilt due to the gravity of the lead plate, and the lead plate will fall into the furnace 6.

[0049] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7 A bracket 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the robotic arm 1, and a lifting rod 3 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bracket 2. A lifting device 4 is slidably connected to the surface of the lifting rod 3.

[0050] In this embodiment, the cooperation between the bracket 2 and the boom 3 facilitates the installation of the hoisting equipment 4. If the robot arm 1 cannot operate normally, the hoisting equipment 4 can also be operated manually. The conveyor belt 9 can be adjusted to a plane through the adjustment mechanism, which is convenient to use and saves effort.

[0051] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7 The surfaces of the robotic arm 1, the support 2, and the lead plate placement platform 10 are equipped with guardrails 5, which are made of stainless steel.

[0052] In this embodiment: the guardrail 5 is made of stainless steel and is set up around the robot arm 1, the bracket 2 and the lead plate placement platform 10 to prevent personnel from accidentally entering the work area and ensure operational safety.

[0053] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7 The flip-up support platform 17 can bear a weight of 60KG.

[0054] In this embodiment, the load-bearing capacity of the flip-plate support platform 17 is designed to be 60KG, which can meet the weight requirements of industrial-grade lead plates, with each lead ingot weighing approximately 50KG.

[0055] Please refer to the details. Figures 1-7 The robotic arm 1 can automatically locate the position of the lead plate.

[0056] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 1 integrates a vision or sensor system, which can automatically identify the position of the lead plate on the lead plate placement platform 10, achieve precise grasping, reduce manual calibration time, and improve automation efficiency.

[0057] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: The robotic arm 1 scans the position of the lead plate on the lead plate placement platform 10 through a built-in vision or sensor system to determine the gripping point. The cylinder 21 drives the gripper 22 to close, firmly gripping the lead plate. The gripper 22 adaptively adjusts its angle through hinge linkage to ensure uniform clamping force and prevent deformation of the lead plate. The motor 11 drives the worm gear 13 mechanism to drive the conveyor belt 9 to rise and fall along the arc-shaped rail 15, making it flush with the filling port 7. The limiting rod 16 slides within the arc-shaped rail 15. To ensure smooth and unbiased movement of the conveyor belt 9, the robotic arm 1 gently places the lead plate onto the conveyor belt 9. The conveyor belt 9 starts and transports the lead plate towards the furnace 6. When the lead plate moves to the end of the conveyor belt 9, it contacts the flip support table 17. Under the pressure of the lead plate's weight, it flips down. The torque spring 18 provides cushioning, allowing the lead plate to slide smoothly into the filling port 7, avoiding jamming or tilting. After the lead plate has completely entered the furnace 6, the flip support table 17 automatically springs back to its initial position under the action of the torque spring 18, ready for the next operation.

[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. Robot automatic lead adding equipment, characterized in that, Comprising: A manipulator (1); A melting furnace (6) and a mounting bracket (8), both the melting furnace (6) and the mounting bracket (8) are provided at one side end of the manipulator (1); A conveyor belt (9), one side end of the conveyor belt (9) is movably hinged to the upper end of the mounting bracket (8) through a hinge shaft; A filling port (7), the filling port (7) is opened at one side end of the melting furnace (6), and the conveyor belt (9) is flush with the filling port (7); A lead plate placing table (10), the lead plate placing table (10) is located at the other side end of the manipulator (1); A clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism includes a support plate (19), a positioning piece (20), a cylinder (21) and a clamping jaw (22), the support plate (19) is fixedly connected to the surface of the rotating shaft of the manipulator (1), the positioning piece (20) is fixedly connected to one side end of the support plate (19), the cylinder (21) is rotationally connected to one side end of the positioning piece (20) through a rotating hinge, the clamping jaw (22) is provided at the extending end of the cylinder (21), and the clamping jaw (22) is connected to the cylinder (21) and the positioning piece (20) through a rotating hinge; An adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism is located inside the mounting bracket (8) to adjust the height of the conveyor belt (9); A turning plate mechanism, the turning plate mechanism is located at one side of the conveyor belt (9) for correcting the lead plate.

2. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism includes a motor (11), a fixed block (12), a worm (13), a protective sleeve (14), an arc track (15), a limiting rod (16) and a worm gear, the fixed block (12) is fixedly connected inside the mounting bracket (8), the motor (11) is fixedly connected to one side end of the fixed block (12), the worm gear is fixedly connected to the extending end of the motor (11), the worm gear is located inside the fixed block (12), the worm (13) is rotationally connected inside the fixed block (12), the protective sleeve (14) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the fixed block (12), the protective sleeve (14) is sleeved on the circumferential surface of the worm (13), the worm (13) and the worm gear are meshed with each other, one side end of the worm (13) is connected to the lower end of the conveyor belt (9) through a movable hinge shaft, the arc track (15) is fixedly connected to one side end of the conveyor belt (9), the limiting rod (16) is fixedly connected to one side end of the mounting bracket (8), and the limiting rod (16) is slidably connected inside the arc track (15).

3. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 2, wherein: The turning plate mechanism includes a turning plate support table (17) and a torsion spring (18), the turning plate support table (17) is movably hinged to one side end of the conveyor belt (9) through a hinge shaft, the turning plate support table (17) is located inside the filling port (7), a torsion spring (18) is sleeved on the surface of the hinge shaft, and the torsion spring (18) contacts the turning plate support table (17) and the conveyor belt (9).

4. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 3, wherein: One side end of the manipulator (1) is fixedly connected with a bracket (2), the upper end of the bracket (2) is fixedly connected with a suspension rod (3), and a hoisting device (4) is slidably connected to the surface of the suspension rod (3).

5. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that: A guardrail (5) is provided on the surfaces of the manipulator (1), the bracket (2) and the lead plate placing table (10), and the guardrail (5) is made of stainless steel.

6. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The weight-bearing capacity of the flap support platform (17) is 60 KG.

7. The robot automatic lead adding equipment according to claim 6, wherein: The manipulator (1) can automatically locate the position of the lead plate.

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