Automatic feeding device for metal product pretreatment

By designing an automatic feeding device for metal product pretreatment, the device enables workpiece flipping, horizontal movement, and lifting feeding, solving the problem of insufficient adaptability of existing equipment and improving changeover production efficiency and overall equipment efficiency.

CN224298216UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29WUHU HESHENG MECHANICAL EQUIP TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHU HESHENG MECHANICAL EQUIP TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing metal processing production line's feeding equipment is not adaptable to different workpieces, resulting in low production efficiency for changeover. Furthermore, the existing tooling is time-consuming to change and the positioning accuracy depends on manual adjustment, which cannot meet the needs of multi-variety, small-batch production.

Method used

Design an automatic feeding device for metal product pretreatment, including a mounting plate, a lifting assembly, a clamping assembly, and a flipping assembly. The device uses clamping cylinders, flipping cylinders, and moving cylinders to achieve workpiece flipping, horizontal movement, and lifting feeding, adapting to the needs of different workpieces.

Benefits of technology

It improved the adaptability and efficiency of the feeding equipment, reduced the time for changing products, improved the overall efficiency of the equipment, and reduced the feeding failure rate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic feeding device for metal product pretreatment belongs to automatic feeding technical field, including mounting panel, jacking assembly, clamping assembly and turnover subassembly, the jacking assembly is equipped with below mounting panel, clamping assembly is installed on the mounting panel, turnover subassembly drive clamping assembly overturn, clamping assembly includes bottom plate, turnover frame, clamping cylinder, transition piece and clamping plate, be equipped with the rotary seat on the bottom plate, the both ends of turnover frame are installed on the rotary seat through the pivot, be equipped with clamping cylinder on turnover frame, be equipped with the transition plate on the output shaft of clamping cylinder, install clamping plate on the transition plate, the structure of this design, under the condition that keep clamping, can according to the demand of metal work piece, overturn feeding, horizontal movement feeding or lifting feeding, function is various, and the adaptability is strong.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automatic feeding technology, specifically an automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern metal processing industry, the demand for flexible production lines is becoming increasingly prominent. However, the insufficient adaptability of metal product loading fixtures to different workpieces is becoming a key issue restricting production line efficiency. With the popularization of multi-variety, small-batch production models, the same metal processing production line often needs to handle workpieces with significant differences in shape, size, and weight. For example, an automotive parts production line may simultaneously process flanges with a diameter of 50mm and shaft parts with a length of 300mm, with a weight difference of more than 10 times. The gripping posture and positioning accuracy requirements during loading are completely different.

[0003] Existing metal product loading fixtures are mostly specialized designs, exhibiting significant drawbacks: loading equipment using fixed clamps can only accommodate workpieces of a single specification, requiring machine shutdown and clamp removal for product changes, a process that can take 2-4 hours; some adjustable fixtures adapt to different workpieces through manual adjustment of the mechanical structure, but the adjustment accuracy depends on the operator's experience, and the adjustment range is limited. For example, the stroke adjustment range of pneumatic grippers is typically less than 50mm, failing to meet the switching requirements between disc-type and rod-type workpieces. When workpiece dimensional tolerances fluctuate (e.g., casting tolerance ±1.5mm) or surface morphology differs (e.g., gears with bosses and smooth bushings), traditional fixtures often experience problems such as unstable gripping and positioning deviations, leading to increased loading failure rates. Data shows that production lines using specialized fixtures experience a 30%-40% decrease in overall equipment efficiency (OEE) during product changeovers, and loading failures caused by insufficient fixture adaptability account for more than 25% of equipment downtime. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems mentioned in the background.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] This utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products, comprising a mounting plate, a lifting assembly, a clamping assembly, and a flipping assembly. The lifting assembly is located below the mounting plate, the clamping assembly is mounted on the mounting plate, and the flipping assembly drives the clamping assembly to flip. The clamping assembly includes a base plate, a flipping frame, a clamping cylinder, a transition piece, and a clamping plate. A rotating seat is provided on the base plate, and both ends of the flipping frame are mounted on the rotating seat via rotating shafts. A clamping cylinder is provided on the flipping frame, and a transition plate is provided on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder. The clamping plate is mounted on the transition plate.

[0007] Preferably, the tilting assembly includes a tilting cylinder, a cylinder seat, a rack, and a gear. The gear is mounted on a rotating shaft, and the rack meshes with the gear. The tilting cylinder is mounted on one side of the base plate via the cylinder seat, and the output shaft of the tilting cylinder is connected to the rack.

[0008] Preferably, a movable cylinder is provided on one side of the mounting plate, a slide rail and a slider mounted on the slide rail are provided on the mounting plate, a base plate is mounted on the slider, and a clamping plate is provided on one side of the base plate, which is connected to the output shaft of the movable cylinder.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a guide rod, a guide sleeve, and a lifting cylinder. The bottom of the mounting plate is provided with a guide rod, and the guide sleeve is provided on the guide rod. The output shaft of the lifting cylinder is connected to the mounting plate.

[0010] Preferably, a buffer block is provided on one side of the flipping frame, and the buffer block is installed on the base plate.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] This utility model discloses an automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products. The structure of this design, while maintaining clamping, can perform flipping feeding, horizontal moving feeding, or lifting feeding according to the needs of the metal workpiece. It has multiple functions and strong adaptability. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an automatic feeding device for pretreatment of metal products according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products according to the present invention.

[0015] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0016] 100. Mounting plate; 110. Moving cylinder; 120. Slide rail; 130. Clamping plate;

[0017] 200. Lifting assembly; 210. Guide rod; 220. Guide sleeve; 230. Lifting cylinder;

[0018] 300. Clamping assembly; 310. Base plate; 320. Tilting frame; 330. Clamping cylinder; 340. Transition piece; 350. Clamping plate; 360. Buffer block;

[0019] 400, Tilting assembly; 410, Tilting cylinder; 420, Cylinder seat; 430, Rack; 440, Gear. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0022] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0023] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," "linking," and "socketing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Example

[0026] See attached document Figure 1-2 An automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products according to this embodiment includes a mounting plate 100, a lifting assembly 200, a clamping assembly 300, and a flipping assembly 400. The lifting assembly 200 is provided below the mounting plate 100. The clamping assembly 300 is mounted on the mounting plate 100. The flipping assembly 400 drives the clamping assembly 300 to flip. The clamping assembly 300 includes a base plate 310, a flipping frame 320, a clamping cylinder 330, a transition piece 340, and a clamping plate 350. A rotating seat is provided on the base plate 310. The two ends of the flipping frame 320 are mounted on the rotating seat through rotating shafts. The clamping cylinder 330 is provided on the flipping frame 320. A transition plate is provided on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder 330. The clamping plate 350 is mounted on the transition plate.

[0027] The flipping assembly 400 of this embodiment includes a flipping cylinder 410, a cylinder seat 420, a rack 430 and a gear 440. The gear 440 is mounted on a rotating shaft, and the rack 430 meshes with the gear 440. The flipping cylinder 410 is mounted on one side of the base plate 310 through the cylinder seat 420, and the output shaft of the flipping cylinder 410 is connected to the rack 430.

[0028] In this embodiment, a movable cylinder 110 is provided on one side of the mounting plate 100, a slide rail 120 and a slider mounted on the slide rail 120 are provided on the mounting plate 100, a base plate 310 is mounted on the slider, and a clamping plate 130 is provided on one side of the base plate 310. The clamping plate 130 is connected to the output shaft of the movable cylinder 110.

[0029] The lifting assembly 200 in this embodiment includes a guide rod 210, a guide sleeve 220 and a lifting cylinder 230. The bottom of the mounting plate 100 is provided with the guide rod 210 and the guide sleeve 220 is provided on the guide rod 210. The output shaft of the lifting cylinder 230 is connected to the mounting plate 100.

[0030] In this embodiment, a buffer block 360 is provided on one side of the flipping frame 320, and the buffer block 360 is installed on the base plate 310.

[0031] Working Principle: The structure of this design uses a clamping assembly 300 to clamp metal products, such as metal pipes and sheet metal shells. During clamping, the clamping cylinder 330 moves the transition plate closer to or further away, causing the clamping plate 350 to clamp or release the metal product. During flipping, the flipping cylinder 410 drives the rack 430 to move linearly. The rack 430 meshes with the gear 440, causing the gear 440 to rotate. This, in turn, drives the flipping frame 320 to rotate via the rotating shaft, thus achieving the flipping of the entire clamping assembly 300. The moving cylinder 110 can move the entire base plate 310, which in turn can move the clamping assembly 300, achieving horizontal movement. The lifting cylinder 230 of the lifting assembly 200 can raise and lower the entire device. In summary, the structure of this design, while maintaining clamping, can perform flipping loading, horizontal moving loading, or lifting loading according to the needs of the metal workpiece, offering diverse functions and strong adaptability.

[0032] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of certain implementations of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed. However, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device for pre-processing metal products, characterized in that: The assembly includes a mounting plate (100), a lifting component (200), a clamping component (300), and a flipping component (400). The lifting component (200) is located below the mounting plate (100). The clamping component (300) is mounted on the mounting plate (100). The flipping component (400) drives the clamping component (300) to flip. The clamping component (300) includes a base plate (310), a flipping frame (320), a clamping cylinder (330), a transition piece (340), and a clamping plate (350). A rotating seat is provided on the base plate (310). Both ends of the flipping frame (320) are mounted on the rotating seat via rotating shafts. The clamping cylinder (330) is provided on the flipping frame (320). A transition plate is provided on the output shaft of the clamping cylinder (330). The clamping plate (350) is mounted on the transition plate.

2. The automatic feeding device for pretreatment of metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping assembly (400) includes a flipping cylinder (410), a cylinder seat (420), a rack (430), and a gear (440). The gear (440) is mounted on a rotating shaft, and the rack (430) meshes with the gear (440). The flipping cylinder (410) is mounted on one side of the base plate (310) via the cylinder seat (420), and the output shaft of the flipping cylinder (410) is connected to the rack (430).

3. The automatic feeding device for pretreatment of metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable cylinder (110) is provided on one side of the mounting plate (100). A slide rail (120) and a slider mounted on the slide rail (120) are provided on the mounting plate (100). The base plate (310) is mounted on the slider. A clamping plate (130) is provided on one side of the base plate (310). The clamping plate (130) is connected to the output shaft of the movable cylinder (110).

4. The automatic feeding device for pretreatment of metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (200) includes a guide rod (210), a guide sleeve (220) and a lifting cylinder (230). The bottom of the mounting plate (100) is provided with a guide rod (210) and a guide sleeve (220) is provided on the guide rod (210). The output shaft of the lifting cylinder (230) is connected to the mounting plate (100).

5. The automatic feeding device for pretreatment of metal products according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer block (360) is provided on one side of the flipping frame (320), and the buffer block (360) is installed on the base plate (310).