A hub pickling hanging robot

The wheel hub pickling robot, designed with staggered hanging rods and a drive mechanism, solves the problems of unpickled parts of the wheel hub and shaking/collision, achieving comprehensive pickling and preventing damage.

CN224299375UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANGHAI HUATAI ROBOT ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI HUATAI ROBOT ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the existing technology, the contact point between the wheel hub and the hook cannot come into contact with the acid, which results in the wheel hub not being fully acid-washed. Furthermore, during the acid-washing process, the wheel hub is prone to shaking and colliding with the side wall of the cleaning tank, causing damage.

Method used

A wheel hub pickling and mounting robot was designed, which uses staggered first and second hanging rods. The drive mechanism drives the clamping plates to alternately clamp the wheel hub, ensuring that all positions can contact the acid and preventing the wheel hub from shaking during movement.

Benefits of technology

It achieves comprehensive pickling of the wheel hubs, avoiding areas that have not been pickled, and prevents the wheel hubs from colliding with the cleaning tank during movement, thus improving its practicality.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of hub pickling upper hanging robot, including robot body, connecting column is installed on robot body, connecting column is fixedly connected with round seat, the bottom end of round seat is uniformly slidably provided with three first hanging rods and three second hanging rods, the bottom end of three first hanging rods is fixedly connected with first clamping plate, the bottom end of three second hanging rods is fixedly connected with second clamping plate, the bottom end middle position of round seat is fixedly connected with fixed column, the outside of fixed column is rotatably connected with first circular plate and second circular plate, three guide slots are provided on first circular plate and second circular plate, the outside of first circular plate and second circular plate is fixedly connected with first gear ring and second gear ring respectively, first driving mechanism and second driving mechanism for driving first gear ring rotation and driving second gear ring rotation are fixedly connected on round seat, three first clamping plates and three second clamping plates are alternately clamped and hung to hub, and it is convenient to carry out comprehensive pickling to hub.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wheel hub pickling technology, and more specifically, it relates to a wheel hub pickling and mounting robot. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of automobile wheels, after the wheel turning process is completed, the wheels need to be pickled to remove the oxide film on the surface of the wheels using an acidic cleaning agent. Most existing automobile wheel production workshops are intelligent workshops, and most processes are operated by robots. Robots are also used when pickling the wheels. The robots hang the wheels that need to be pickled and move the hung wheels into the acidic cleaning agent for cleaning.

[0003] However, during the pickling process of the wheel hub, because the robot hangs the wheel hub with corresponding hooks, the contact point between the wheel hub and the hooks cannot come into contact with the acid, resulting in the pickling of the area between the wheel hub and the hooks. This prevents the wheel hub from being fully pickled. In addition, during the pickling process, in order to ensure the cleaning effect of the wheel hub, the robot will move the hooks and the wheel hub inside the acid cleaning agent, causing the acid cleaning agent to flow on the surface of the wheel hub. During the movement, the wheel hub will shake and collide with the side wall of the cleaning tank, which can easily cause damage to the wheel hub. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a wheel hub pickling and mounting robot to solve the technical problem mentioned in the background art where the contact point between the wheel hub and the hook cannot come into contact with the acid, resulting in the inability to pickle the wheel hub at the contact point with the hook, thus failing to achieve comprehensive pickling of the wheel hub.

[0006] (II) Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a wheel hub pickling and hanging robot, comprising a robot body, a connecting column mounted on the robot body, a circular seat fixedly connected to the connecting column, three first hanging rods and three second hanging rods evenly and slidably arranged at the bottom end of the circular seat, the three first hanging rods and three second hanging rods being staggered, a first clamping plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of each of the three first hanging rods, a second clamping plate fixedly connected to the bottom end of each of the three second hanging rods, a fixed column fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the circular seat, a first circular plate and a second circular plate rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed column, three guide grooves provided on each of the first and second circular plates, the six guide grooves respectively slidingly engaging with the three first hanging rods and the three second hanging rods, a first toothed ring and a second toothed ring fixedly connected to the outside of the first and second circular plates respectively, a first driving mechanism for driving the first toothed ring to rotate and a second driving mechanism for driving the second toothed ring to rotate fixedly connected to the circular seat, the wheel hub being clamped and hung alternately by the three first clamping plates and the three second clamping plates, facilitating comprehensive pickling of the wheel hub.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that the first driving mechanism includes a first motor, a first mounting base is fixedly connected to the side end of the circular base, the first motor is mounted on the first mounting base, and a first gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor. The first gear meshes with a first gear ring to facilitate driving the first gear ring and the first circular plate to rotate.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the second driving mechanism includes a second motor, a second mounting base is fixedly connected to the side end of the circular base, the second motor is mounted on the second mounting base, and a second gear is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor. The second gear meshes with the second gear ring to facilitate driving the second gear ring and the second circular plate to rotate.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the bottom end of the circular base is provided with six sliding grooves, and two sliding blocks are slidably disposed inside the two sliding grooves. The bottom ends of the six sliding blocks are respectively fixedly connected to the top ends of the three first hanging rods and the three second hanging rods, so that the three first hanging rods and the three second hanging rods slide on the circular base.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that six fixing rods are fixedly connected to the slide block, and the six fixing rods respectively slide in cooperation with the six slide blocks to ensure that the slide blocks slide stably inside the slide groove.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that a partition is provided between the first circular plate and the second circular plate to separate the first circular plate and the second circular plate and to provide support for the first circular plate.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a support plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed column, and multiple support columns are arranged in a circular array at the top end of the support plate. Each of the multiple support columns is rotatably connected to a ball, and the top end of each ball contacts the bottom end of the second circular plate, so as to facilitate the support of the second circular plate.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the first circular plate is provided with a through groove at the position corresponding to the three second hanging rods, and the second circular plate is provided with the through groove at the position corresponding to the three first hanging rods, so as to avoid collision with the three second hanging rods during the rotation of the first circular plate and the three first hanging rods.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a wheel hub pickling and mounting robot, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] 1. The first drive mechanism drives the first gear ring and the first circular plate to rotate, causing the three hanging rods to move the three first clamping plates closer to the wheel hub, thus clamping the wheel hub with the three first clamping plates. After the wheel hub has been acid-washed for a period of time, the second drive mechanism drives the second gear ring and the second circular plate to rotate, causing the three second clamping plates to clamp the wheel hub with the three first clamping plates. Then, the first drive mechanism drives the first gear ring and the first circular plate to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the three first clamping plates to separate from the wheel hub, so that the contact points between the three first clamping plates and the wheel hub come into contact with the acid cleaning agent, thereby enabling acid washing of the contact points between the three first clamping plates and the wheel hub, thus facilitating comprehensive acid washing of the wheel hub.

[0018] 2. When hanging the wheel hub, the first drive mechanism drives the three first hanging rods and three first clamping plates to move, and the three first clamping plates clamp and fix the wheel hub. Alternatively, the second drive mechanism drives the three second hanging rods and three second clamping plates to move, and the three second clamping plates clamp and fix the wheel hub. During the process of the robot body moving the wheel hub inside the acidic cleaning agent, the wheel hub can be prevented from shaking, the wheel hub can be prevented from colliding with the side wall of the cleaning tank, and manual damage to the wheel hub can be avoided.

[0019] 3. The first drive mechanism moves the three first hanging rods and three first clamping plates, which facilitates the adjustment of the distance between the three first clamping plates. The second drive mechanism moves the three second hanging rods and three second clamping plates, which also facilitates the adjustment of the distance between the three second clamping plates. This makes it easy to clamp and fix different models of wheel hubs, thus improving its practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view of a wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram showing the cooperation of the first circular plate, the second circular plate, the three first hanging rods, the three second hanging rods, the first driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the combination of the circular base, six sliding bases, three first hanging rods, and three second hanging rods in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sliding block, fixing rod, first hanging rod and first clamping plate in this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate, multiple support columns and multiple rolling balls in this utility model.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Robot body; 2. Connecting column; 3. Round seat; 4. First hanging rod; 5. Second hanging rod; 6. First clamping plate; 7. Second clamping plate; 8. Fixed column; 9. First round plate; 10. Second round plate; 11. Guide groove; 12. First gear ring; 13. Second gear ring; 14. First motor; 15. First mounting base; 16. First gear; 17. Second motor; 18. Second mounting base; 19. Second gear; 20. Slide groove; 21. Slide seat; 22. Fixed rod; 23. Partition plate; 24. Support plate; 25. Support column; 26. Roller ball; 27. Through groove. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0028] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-5A wheel hub pickling and mounting robot includes a robot body 1, a connecting column 2 mounted on the robot body 1, a circular seat 3 fixedly connected to the connecting column 2, three first hanging rods 4 and three second hanging rods 5 evenly slidably arranged at the bottom end of the circular seat 3, six sliding grooves 20 provided at the bottom end of the circular seat 3, and sliding blocks 21 slidably arranged inside two of the sliding grooves 20. The bottom ends of the six sliding blocks 21 are respectively fixedly connected to the top ends of the three first hanging rods 4 and the three second hanging rods 5, so that the three first hanging rods 4 and the three second hanging rods 5 slide on the circular seat 3. Six fixing rods 22 are fixedly connected to the sliding blocks 21. Six fixed rods 22 are slidably engaged with six sliding blocks 21 to ensure stable sliding of the sliding blocks 21 within the sliding groove 20. Three first hanging rods 4 and three second hanging rods 5 are staggered. The bottom ends of the three first hanging rods 4 are all fixedly connected to a first clamping plate 6, and the bottom ends of the three second hanging rods 5 are all fixedly connected to a second clamping plate 7. A fixed post 8 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom end of the circular block 3. A first circular plate 9 and a second circular plate 10 are rotatably connected to the outside of the fixed post 8. A partition 23 is provided between the first circular plate 9 and the second circular plate 10 to separate them and ensure that the blocks are aligned. The first circular plate 9 serves as a support. A support plate 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the fixed column 8. Multiple support columns 25 are arranged in a circular array at the top of the support plate 24. Each of the multiple support columns 25 is rotatably connected to a ball bearing 26. The top of each ball bearing 26 contacts the bottom end of the second circular plate 10, facilitating support for the second circular plate 10 and ensuring stable rotation of the first circular plate 9 and the second circular plate 10 on the fixed column 8. Each of the first circular plate 9 and the second circular plate 10 is provided with three guide grooves 11. The six guide grooves 11 are respectively slidably engaged with three first hanging rods 4 and three second hanging rods 5. A first toothed ring 12 and a second toothed ring 13 are fixedly connected to the outside of the first circular plate 9 and the second circular plate 10, respectively. A first driving mechanism for driving the first toothed ring 12 to rotate and a second driving mechanism for driving the second toothed ring 13 to rotate are fixedly connected to the circular base 3. A through groove 27 is provided at the position corresponding to the three second hanging rods 5 on the first circular plate 9, and a through groove 27 is provided at the position corresponding to the three first hanging rods 4 on the second circular plate 10. During the rotation of the first circular plate 9, collisions with the three second hanging rods 5 and the three first hanging rods 4 are avoided.

[0030] Specifically, the first drive mechanism drives the first gear ring 12 and the first circular plate 9 to rotate, causing the three hanging rods to move the three first clamping plates 6 towards the side closer to the wheel hub, thus clamping the wheel hub with the three first clamping plates 6. After the wheel hub has been acid-washed for a period of time, the second drive mechanism drives the second gear ring 13 and the second circular plate 10 to rotate, causing the three second clamping plates 7 to clamp the wheel hub. Then, the first drive mechanism drives the first gear ring 12 and the first circular plate 9 to rotate in the opposite direction, causing the three first clamping plates 6 to separate from the wheel hub. This allows the contact points between the three first clamping plates 6 and the wheel hub to come into contact with the acidic cleaning agent, thus enabling acid washing of the contact points between the three first clamping plates 6 and the wheel hub, facilitating a comprehensive acid washing of the wheel hub. When mounting the wheel hub, the first drive mechanism drives the three first hanging rods. The three first clamping plates 6 and 4 move to clamp and fix the wheel hub, or the three second hanging rods 5 and three second clamping plates 7 move through the second drive mechanism to clamp and fix the wheel hub through the three second clamping plates 7. During the process of the robot body 1 moving the wheel hub inside the acidic cleaning agent, the wheel hub can be prevented from shaking, collision with the side wall of the cleaning tank, and manual damage to the wheel hub can be avoided. The first drive mechanism moves the three first hanging rods 4 and three first clamping plates 6, which facilitates the adjustment of the distance between the three first clamping plates 6. The second drive mechanism moves the three second hanging rods 5 and three second clamping plates 7, which facilitates the adjustment of the distance between the three second clamping plates 7. This makes it easy to clamp and fix wheel hubs of different models, improving its practicality.

[0031] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first drive mechanism includes a first motor 14, a first mounting base 15 is fixedly connected to the side end of the round base 3, the first motor 14 is mounted on the first mounting base 15, and a first gear 16 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor 14. The first gear 16 meshes with the first gear ring 12 to facilitate driving the first gear ring 12 and the first round plate 9 to rotate.

[0032] Specifically, the first motor 14 drives the gear to rotate, the first gear 16 drives the first gear ring 12 and the first circular plate 9 to rotate, and the rotation of the first circular plate 9 drives the first hanging rod 4 to move through the guide groove 11. At the same time, the first hanging rod 4 slides under the circular seat 3 to adjust the distance between the three first hanging rods 4, thereby adjusting the distance between the three first clamping plates 6.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second drive mechanism includes a second motor 17. A second mounting base 18 is fixedly connected to the side end of the round base 3. The second motor 17 is mounted on the second mounting base 18. A second gear 19 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 17. The second gear 19 meshes with the second gear ring 13 to facilitate driving the second gear ring 13 and the second round plate 10 to rotate.

[0034] Specifically, the second motor 17 drives the gear to rotate, the second gear 19 drives the second gear ring 13 and the second circular plate 10 to rotate, and the rotation of the second circular plate 10 drives the second hanging rod 5 to move through the guide groove 11. At the same time, the second hanging rod 5 slides under the circular seat 3 to adjust the distance between the three second hanging rods 5, thereby adjusting the distance between the three second clamping plates 7.

[0035] In summary, when using the overall equipment:

[0036] The first and second drive mechanisms respectively drive the first circular plate 9 and the second circular plate 10 to rotate, causing the three first clamping plates 6 and the three second clamping plates 7 to move to their outermost positions. Then, the robot body 1 moves the three first clamping plates 6 and the three second clamping plates 7 to the outside of the hub that needs to be acid-washed. Then, the first motor 14 drives the gear to rotate, and the first gear 16 drives the first gear ring 12 and the first circular plate 9 to rotate. The rotation of the first circular plate 9 drives the first hanging rod 4 to move through the guide groove 11, and at the same time, the first hanging rod 4 slides under the circular seat 3 to adjust the spacing between the three first hanging rods 4, so that the three first clamping plates 6 clamp and fix the hub. Then, the robot body 1 moves the hub into the cleaning tank containing acid cleaning agent, and the hub is acid-washed by the acid cleaning agent. During this process, the robot body 1 drives the wheel hub to shake and pickle inside the acidic cleaning agent. After pickling for a period of time, the second motor 17 drives the gear to rotate, the second gear 19 drives the second gear ring 13 and the second circular plate 10 to rotate. The rotation of the second circular plate 10 drives the second hanging rod 5 to move through the guide groove 11, and at the same time, the second hanging rod 5 slides under the circular seat 3 to adjust the distance between the three second hanging rods 5, so that the three second clamping plates 7 clamp the wheel hub. Then, the first motor 14 drives the gear to rotate in the opposite direction, the first gear 16 drives the first gear ring 12 and the first circular plate 9 to rotate. The rotation of the first circular plate 9 drives the first hanging rod 4 to move through the guide groove 11, and at the same time, the first hanging rod 4 slides under the circular seat 3 to separate the three first clamping plates 6 from the wheel hub. Then, the wheel hub continues to be pickled.

[0037] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wheel hub pickling and mounting robot, comprising a robot body (1), characterized in that: The robot body (1) is equipped with a connecting column (2), and a circular seat (3) is fixedly connected to the connecting column (2). Three first hanging rods (4) and three second hanging rods (5) are evenly slidably arranged at the bottom end of the circular seat (3). The three first hanging rods (4) and three second hanging rods (5) are staggered. The bottom end of each of the three first hanging rods (4) is fixedly connected to a first clamping plate (6), and the bottom end of each of the three second hanging rods (5) is fixedly connected to a second clamping plate (7). A fixing column (8) is fixedly connected to the middle position of the bottom end of the circular seat (3). The outside of the fixing column (8) rotates... The first circular plate (9) and the second circular plate (10) are connected. Each of the first circular plate (9) and the second circular plate (10) is provided with three guide grooves (11). The six guide grooves (11) are slidably engaged with the three first hanging rods (4) and the three second hanging rods (5). The first circular plate (9) and the second circular plate (10) are respectively fixedly connected to the outside of the first circular plate (9) and the second circular plate (10). The circular seat (3) is fixedly connected to the first driving mechanism for rotating the first circular plate (12) and the second driving mechanism for rotating the second circular plate (13).

2. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first drive mechanism includes a first motor (14), and a first mounting base (15) is fixedly connected to the side end of the round seat (3). The first motor (14) is mounted on the first mounting base (15), and a first gear (16) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor (14). The first gear (16) meshes with the first gear ring (12).

3. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second drive mechanism includes a second motor (17), and a second mounting base (18) is fixedly connected to the side end of the round seat (3). The second motor (17) is mounted on the second mounting base (18), and a second gear (19) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (17). The second gear (19) meshes with the second gear ring (13).

4. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the round seat (3) is provided with six sliding grooves (20), and two sliding grooves (20) are slidably provided with sliding blocks (21) inside each sliding groove (20). The bottom ends of the six sliding blocks (21) are fixedly connected to the top ends of the three first hanging rods (4) and the three second hanging rods (5) respectively.

5. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: Six fixed rods (22) are fixedly connected to the slide (21), and the six fixed rods (22) are respectively slidably engaged with the six slides (21).

6. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: A partition (23) is provided between the first circular plate (9) and the second circular plate (10).

7. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the fixed column (8) is fixedly connected to a support plate (24), and the top end of the support plate (24) is provided with multiple support columns (25) in a circular array. The top end of each of the multiple support columns (25) is rotatably connected to a ball (26), and the top end of each of the multiple balls (26) is in contact with the bottom end of the second circular plate (10).

8. The wheel hub pickling and mounting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first circular plate (9) and the three second hanging rods (5) are provided with through grooves (27) at their respective positions, and the second circular plate (10) and the three first hanging rods (4) are provided with through grooves (27) at their respective positions.