A polishing device for welding iron rings
By designing a grinding device for welding iron rings, and utilizing multiple grinding processes and cutting fluid treatment, the problem of uneven weld seams is solved, thereby improving the flatness of the welded iron rings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU FANMO INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Uneven welds on the welded iron rings affect their quality.
Design a grinding device for welded iron rings, including a machine base, an iron ring feeding module, a robotic arm handling module, and a product grinding module. The vertical and horizontal grinding modules are used to grind the weld multiple times. It is also equipped with a cutting fluid module and a waste fluid collection system. Combined with a camera detection module and a rotary clamping feeding module, it ensures that the weld is in the predetermined position.
It effectively improves the smoothness of the weld seam of the welded iron ring and enhances the quality of the iron ring.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of non-standard automated equipment technology, specifically to a grinding device for welding iron rings. Background Technology
[0002] As a type of automotive suspension, air suspension typically consists of an air compressor, accumulator, control unit, and front and rear axle height sensors. The airbags in the air suspension system function to absorb shocks and stabilize the vehicle's level. Steel rims are a component used in automotive air suspensions, and their structure is as follows... Figure 1 As shown.
[0003] In the production process of steel rings, thin steel sheets need to be bent and their ends welded together. However, uneven weld seams can affect the quality of the steel rings. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a grinding device for welded steel rings to improve the smoothness of the weld seams. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a grinding device for welded iron rings. This device can grind the weld seam in the welded iron ring to make its surface smooth and improve the flatness of the welded iron ring.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model provides a grinding device for welded iron rings, including a machine base and an iron ring feeding module, a robotic arm handling module, and a product grinding module disposed on the machine base; the robotic arm handling module is used to transport the iron rings conveyed by the iron ring feeding module to the product grinding module for grinding.
[0007] The product grinding module includes a mounting base, three vertical grinding modules and two horizontal grinding modules arranged sequentially on the mounting base, a cutting fluid module, and a waste fluid collection tank. The vertical grinding modules are used to grind the welds on the inner and outer sides of the iron ring, and include a first grinding head and a waste fluid funnel. The first grinding head is vertically mounted on the mounting base. The horizontal grinding modules are used to grind the welds on the upper and lower sides of the iron ring, and include a second grinding head and a waste fluid funnel. The second grinding head is horizontally mounted on the mounting base. The waste fluid funnel is located below the first and second grinding heads. The cutting fluid module includes a cutting fluid spray pipe and a cutting fluid nozzle for spraying cutting fluid onto the grinding area. The waste fluid collection tank is located below the waste fluid funnel for collecting the cutting fluid discharged from the waste fluid funnel.
[0008] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the product grinding module further includes a grinding protective cover, which is disposed on the machine base and surrounds the mounting base, the vertical grinding module, the horizontal grinding module and the cutting fluid module.
[0009] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the product grinding module further includes a waste liquid collection funnel, which is installed below the machine base and is used to collect the cutting fluid discharged from multiple waste liquid funnels.
[0010] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the number of product grinding modules is one pair, and they are arranged side by side on the machine base.
[0011] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the robotic arm handling module includes a robotic arm and robotic arm grippers mounted on the robotic arm.
[0012] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the iron ring feeding module includes a rotary feeding module, a top feeding module, a clamping and extracting module, and a rotary clamping and feeding module; the rotary feeding module includes a rotary feeding disc and multiple product bins arranged along the center of the rotary feeding disc, the product bins being used to place stacks of iron rings; the top feeding module is located below the rotary feeding module and is used to lift the stacks of iron rings in the product bins; the clamping and extracting module is used to grab the uppermost iron ring in the stack of iron rings lifted by the top feeding module and place it on the rotary clamping and feeding module.
[0013] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the rotary clamping and loading module includes a horizontal slide, a fixture disposed on the horizontal slide, and a rotary motor. The rotary motor is disposed below the fixture and is used to drive the fixture to rotate.
[0014] In some preferred embodiments of this utility model, the iron ring feeding module further includes a camera detection module, which is used to photograph the iron ring gripped by the clamping and unloading module; the rotary motor rotates according to the position of the weld in the photographed iron ring so that the weld of the iron ring in the fixture is located at a predetermined position.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0016] 1. The grinding device for welded iron rings provided by this utility model can grind each surface of the weld in the welded iron ring, making its surface smooth and improving the flatness of the welded iron ring.
[0017] 2. The grinding device for welded iron rings provided by this utility model is equipped with three vertical grinding modules and two horizontal grinding modules. The three vertical grinding modules grind the inner and outer sides of the weld seam of the iron ring multiple times, and the two horizontal grinding modules grind the upper and lower sides of the weld seam of the iron ring multiple times, which can better improve the flatness of the weld seam.
[0018] 3. The grinding device for welded iron rings provided by this utility model is equipped with a camera detection module and a rotary clamping and feeding module. The camera detection module takes pictures of the iron ring, and the rotary motor in the rotary clamping and feeding module drives the fixture to rotate, so that the weld seam of the iron ring on the fixture is in a predetermined position, which facilitates subsequent grinding. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the iron ring in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a grinding device for a welded iron ring according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the feeding module of China Railway Rolling Stock Co., Ltd.
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Structural diagrams of the robotic arm handling module and the iron ring grinding module;
[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the grinding module of China Railway Rolling Stock;
[0024] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0025] 100. Machine tool;
[0026] 200. Iron ring feeding module; 210. Rotary feeding module; 211. Rotary feeding tray; 212. Product hopper; 213. Iron ring stacking; 220. Top feeding module; 230. Clamping and unloading module; 231. Mounting frame; 232. First horizontal slide; 233. Slide cylinder; 234. First robotic gripper; 240. Rotary clamping and feeding module; 241. Second horizontal slide; 242. Fixture; 243. Rotary motor; 250. Camera detection module; 251. Bracket; 252. CCD lens;
[0027] 300. Robotic arm handling module; 310. Robotic arm; 320. Second robotic arm gripper;
[0028] 400. Product grinding module; 410. Mounting base; 420. Vertical grinding module; 421. First electric grinding head; 422. Waste liquid funnel; 430. Horizontal grinding module; 431. Second electric grinding head; 440. Cutting fluid module; 441. Cutting fluid nozzle; 442. Cutting fluid nozzle; 450. Waste liquid collection tank; 460. Grinding protective cover; 470. Waste liquid collection funnel;
[0029] 500. Welded iron ring; 510. Weld seam. Detailed Implementation
[0030] 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. 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0031] In the accompanying drawings, components with the same structure are indicated by the same numerical designation, and components with similar structures or functions are indicated by similar numerical designations. The directional terms used in this invention, such as upper, lower, front, back, left, right, inner, outer, upper surface, lower surface, side, top surface, bottom, front end, rear end, and end, are merely directions in the accompanying drawings and are used only to explain and illustrate this invention, not to limit the scope of protection of this invention.
[0032] In the accompanying drawings, components with identical structures are indicated by the same numerical designation. When some components are described as being "on" another component, the component may be directly placed on the other component; alternatively, an intermediate component may exist, on which the component is placed, and the intermediate component is placed on the other component. When a component is described as being "mounted to" or "connected to" another component, both can be understood as being directly "mounted" or "connected," or as one component being indirectly "mounted to" or "connected to" another component via an intermediate component.
[0033] Figure 1 This refers to a welded iron ring 500 part used in automotive air suspension, which is obtained by bending a thin iron sheet and welding its two ends together. However, the weld seam 510 at the weld joint is uneven, affecting the quality of the welded iron ring 500. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a grinding device for the welded iron ring to improve the flatness of the weld joint of the welded iron ring 500.
[0034] To address this technical problem, this utility model provides a grinding device for welded iron rings. This device can grind the welds 510 on the inner, outer, upper, and lower sides of the welded iron ring 500, effectively improving the flatness of the welds 510 and enhancing the quality of the welded iron ring 500.
[0035] For details, please see Figure 2 A grinding device for welded iron rings according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a machine base 100 and an iron ring feeding module 200, a robotic arm handling module 300 and a product grinding module 400 disposed on the machine base 100.
[0036] Please see Figure 3 The iron ring feeding module 200 includes a rotary feeding module 210, a top feeding module 220, a clamping and removing feeding module 230, and a rotary clamping and feeding module 240. The rotary feeding module 210 includes a rotary feeding disc 211 mounted on the machine base 100. Multiple product hoppers 212 are evenly arranged along the center of the rotary feeding disc 211. These product hoppers 212 are used to hold stacks 213 of unpolished iron rings.
[0037] The top-feeding module 220 is located below the rotary feeding module 210 and is used to lift the iron ring stack 213 in the product hopper 212. The clamping and picking module 230 is used to grab the uppermost welded iron ring 500 in the iron ring stack 213 lifted by the top-feeding module 220 and place it on the rotary clamping and picking module 240.
[0038] Please see Figure 3 The material handling module 230 includes a mounting frame 231 and a first horizontal slide 232 mounted on the mounting frame 231. A slide cylinder 233 is vertically mounted on the first horizontal slide 232. A first robotic gripper 234 is connected to the piston rod of the slide cylinder 233 for gripping the welding iron ring 500.
[0039] Please see Figure 3 The rotary clamping and feeding module 240 includes a second horizontal slide 241, a fixture 242 disposed on the second horizontal slide 241, and a rotary motor 243. The fixture 242 is used to place the gripped welding iron ring 500. The rotary motor 243 is disposed below the fixture 242 and is used to drive the fixture 242 to rotate, so that the weld seam 510 of the welding iron ring 500 on the fixture 242 is in a predetermined position, which is convenient for subsequent grinding.
[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the iron ring feeding module 200 further includes a camera detection module 250, which includes a bracket 251 and a CCD lens 252 mounted on the bracket 251. The CCD lens 252 can take pictures of the welded iron ring 500 picked up by the clamping and unloading module 230. Then, the rotary motor 243 rotates according to the position of the weld 510 in the photograph of the welded iron ring 500, so that the weld 510 of the welded iron ring 500 in the fixture 242 is located in a predetermined position.
[0041] Please see Figure 4 The robotic arm handling module 300 is used to transport the welded iron ring 500 in the jig 242 of the rotary clamping and feeding module 240 to the product grinding module 400 for grinding. The robotic arm handling module 300 includes a robotic arm 310 and a second robotic arm gripper 320 mounted on the robotic arm 310.
[0042] Please see Figure 4-5 The product grinding module 400 includes a mounting base 410, three vertical grinding modules 420 and two horizontal grinding modules 430 arranged sequentially on the mounting base 410, a cutting fluid module 440, and a waste fluid collection tank 450. The vertical grinding modules 420 are used to grind the welds 510 on the inner and outer sides of the welded iron ring 500, and include a first grinding head 421 and a waste fluid funnel 422. The first grinding head 421 is vertically mounted on the mounting base 410. The horizontal grinding modules 430 are used to grind the welds 510 on the upper and lower sides of the welded iron ring 500, and include a second grinding head 431 and a waste fluid funnel 422. The second grinding head 431 is horizontally mounted on the mounting base 410. The waste fluid funnel 422 is correspondingly located below the first grinding head 421 and the second grinding head 431.
[0043] The cutting fluid module 440 includes a cutting fluid nozzle 441 and a cutting fluid spray head 442, used to spray cutting fluid onto the grinding area. The cutting fluid has functions such as cooling, lubrication, and cleaning, and can wash away the debris generated during grinding, improving the grinding effect. The waste fluid collection tank 450 is located below the waste fluid funnel 422 and is used to collect the cutting fluid discharged from the waste fluid funnel 422.
[0044] Furthermore, the product grinding module 400 also includes a grinding protective cover 460, which is mounted on the machine base 100 and surrounds the mounting base 410, the vertical grinding module 420, the horizontal grinding module 430, and the cutting fluid module 440. Additionally, the product grinding module 400 also includes a waste fluid collection funnel 470, which is installed below the machine base 100 to collect the cutting fluid discharged from the multiple waste fluid funnels 422.
[0045] Please see Figure 5In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the product grinding modules 400 are in pairs and arranged side by side on the machine base 100, so that two welded iron rings 500 can be ground simultaneously, improving grinding efficiency. Correspondingly, the robotic arm handling modules 300 are also in pairs, each located on one side of the corresponding product grinding module 400.
[0046] The working process of the grinding device for welded iron rings of this utility model is as follows:
[0047] 1. First, the top material module 220 lifts the iron ring stack 213 in the product hopper 212. Then, the clamping and material removal module 230 grabs the uppermost welded iron ring 500 in the iron ring stack 213. After being photographed by the camera detection module 250, it is placed in the fixture 242 of the rotating clamping and loading module 240.
[0048] 2. The rotating clamping and feeding module 240 drives the welding iron ring 500 to the handling position of the robotic arm handling module 300. At the same time, the rotating motor 243 drives the fixture 242 to rotate according to the photograph of the welding iron ring 500, so that the weld seam 510 of the welding iron ring 500 is in the predetermined position.
[0049] 3. The robotic arm handling module 300 grips the welding iron ring 500 in the fixture 242, and grinds the inner and outer sides of the weld 510 in three vertical grinding modules 420 in sequence, and then grinds the upper and lower sides of the weld 510 in two horizontal grinding modules 430; during the grinding process, the cutting fluid module 440 sprays cutting fluid onto the grinding area.
[0050] The above-described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A grinding device for welding iron rings, characterized in that, It includes a machine base and an iron ring feeding module, a robotic arm handling module, and a product grinding module mounted on the machine base; the robotic arm handling module is used to transport the iron rings conveyed by the iron ring feeding module to the product grinding module for grinding. The product grinding module includes a mounting base, three vertical grinding modules and two horizontal grinding modules arranged sequentially on the mounting base, a cutting fluid module, and a waste fluid collection tank. The vertical grinding modules are used to grind the welds on the inner and outer sides of the iron ring, and include a first grinding head and a waste fluid funnel. The first grinding head is vertically mounted on the mounting base. The horizontal grinding modules are used to grind the welds on the upper and lower sides of the iron ring, and include a second grinding head and a waste fluid funnel. The second grinding head is horizontally mounted on the mounting base. The waste fluid funnel is located below the first and second grinding heads. The cutting fluid module includes a cutting fluid spray pipe and a cutting fluid nozzle for spraying cutting fluid onto the grinding area. The waste fluid collection tank is located below the waste fluid funnel for collecting the cutting fluid discharged from the waste fluid funnel.
2. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The product grinding module also includes a grinding protective cover, which is disposed on the machine base and surrounds the mounting base, the vertical grinding module, the horizontal grinding module and the cutting fluid module.
3. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The product grinding module also includes a waste liquid collection funnel, which is installed below the machine base and is used to collect the cutting fluid discharged from multiple waste liquid funnels.
4. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of product polishing modules is one pair, and they are arranged side by side on the machine platform.
5. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arm handling module includes a robotic arm and robotic grippers mounted on the robotic arm.
6. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 1, characterized in that, The iron ring feeding module includes a rotary feeding module, a top feeding module, a clamping and removing feeding module, and a rotary clamping and feeding module; the rotary feeding module includes a rotary feeding disc and multiple product bins arranged along the center of the rotary feeding disc, the product bins being used to hold stacks of iron rings; the top feeding module is located below the rotary feeding module and is used to lift the stacks of iron rings in the product bins; The clamping and feeding module is used to grab the topmost iron ring in the stack of iron rings lifted by the top feeding module and place it on the rotating clamping and feeding module.
7. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rotary clamping and loading module includes a horizontal slide, a fixture mounted on the horizontal slide, and a rotary motor. The rotary motor is located below the fixture and is used to drive the fixture to rotate.
8. The grinding device for welded iron rings according to claim 7, characterized in that, The iron ring feeding module also includes a camera detection module, which is used to photograph the iron ring gripped by the clamping and unloading module; the rotary motor rotates according to the position of the weld in the photograph of the iron ring so that the weld of the iron ring in the fixture is located in a predetermined position.