A detection device for a coupling
The automated loading, unloading, and calibration functions of the coupling inspection device solve the problems of low efficiency and safety hazards associated with traditional manual inspection, achieving efficient and safe inspection of half couplings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUBEI DUOLIDUO DRIVE SHAFT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional half-coupling pressure testing relies on manual operation, resulting in low testing efficiency and safety hazards, affecting production progress and worker safety.
Design a coupling testing device to achieve automated loading, unloading, and calibration of half-couplings through the coordinated action of a conveyor, loading assembly, transfer assembly, and unloading assembly. It utilizes cylinders and gear rack transmission to achieve precise clamping and transfer, avoiding manual contact with the press.
It improves the reliability of test results, eliminates the safety hazards of manual operation, meets modern industrial safety standards, and enhances testing efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mechanical transmission components technology, specifically a testing device for couplings. Background Technology
[0002] In mechanical transmission systems, the half-coupling is a key component connecting the driving shaft and the driven shaft. Its compressive strength directly determines the reliability and safety of the equipment operation. Therefore, compressive strength testing is an important step in ensuring product quality during the manufacturing process of half-couplings.
[0003] Currently, traditional pressure testing of half-couplings mainly relies on manual operation. Workers need to place the half-couplings one by one under a press for pressure testing, and then manually remove them after the test. This manual testing method has obvious drawbacks: on the one hand, the long-term repetitive placement and removal actions can easily lead to worker fatigue, thereby reducing testing efficiency and affecting production progress; on the other hand, workers need to frequently approach the press during manual operation, which poses safety hazards such as pinching and crushing injuries during press operation, greatly increasing the danger of the testing process. Once an operational error occurs, it may cause serious personal injury and economic losses. Utility Model Content
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a testing device for a coupling, comprising an operating table, on which a conveying table and a pre-laying component are mounted, as well as a feeding component and a transfer component located on both sides of the pre-laying component, and a press, a parking table and a unloading component are also mounted on the operating table;
[0005] The feeding assembly includes a vertical plate, a three-way moving part is installed on the vertical plate, a downward pushing plate is installed on one moving end of the three-way moving part, and a clamping part is installed on the downward pushing plate;
[0006] The transfer assembly includes a second linear module, the moving end of which is equipped with an ejector cylinder, the ejector end of which is equipped with a lifting cylinder, and the ejector end of which is equipped with a clamping cylinder.
[0007] The unloading assembly includes a tail plate, on which a bidirectional moving part is installed. A lifting plate is installed on one moving end of the bidirectional moving part, and a clamping part is also installed on the lifting plate.
[0008] Furthermore, the three-way moving part includes a first linear module and two sets of guide rods. The moving end of the first linear module is equipped with a moving plate that slides with the guide rods. A front plate is fixed on the moving plate and an ejection cylinder that passes through the front plate is installed. Multiple guide posts pass through between the moving plate and the front plate. An ejection plate connected to the ejection cylinder is fixed between the multiple guide posts. A lower pusher cylinder connected to a lower pusher plate is installed on the ejection plate. The lower pusher plate is slidably connected to the ejection plate.
[0009] Furthermore, the clamping part includes a first transmission gear rotatably connected to the lower push plate, a pair of clamping plates slidably thereon, and a side push cylinder installed thereon. A first rack that meshes with the first transmission gear is fixed on the clamping plate, and the piston rod of the side push cylinder is fixed to one of the first racks.
[0010] Furthermore, the pre-layout assembly includes an upper platform, on which a pre-layout table is fixed and a protrusion is formed below the pre-layout table. A pair of L-shaped plates are hinged to both sides of the protrusion, and a pair of correction blocks slide on the top. Both ends of the L-shaped plates are provided with waist holes, and the top of the L-shaped plates is limited on the correction blocks by bolts. A correction cylinder is installed at the bottom of the operating table. A top block is fixed to the piston rod of the correction cylinder. A pair of protruding pillars are formed on both sides of the top block, and the protruding pillars pass through the waist holes at the bottom of the corresponding L-shaped plates.
[0011] Furthermore, the bidirectional moving part includes a tail plate, on which a third linear module is mounted. A transverse plate is fixed to the moving end of the third linear module, and a lifting cylinder is mounted on the transverse plate. The lifting plate slides with the transverse plate and is fixed to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder.
[0012] Furthermore, the clamping part includes two sets of second transmission gears rotatably connected to the lifting plate, two pairs of plates slidably connected to the sides of the corresponding second transmission gears, and two sets of push-clamp cylinders distributed opposite to each other. The plates are fixed with second racks that mesh with the corresponding second transmission gears, and the piston rod of the push-clamp cylinder meshes with one of the second racks.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] The testing device for this coupling transports products via a conveyor table. Through the coordinated actions of the loading, transfer, and unloading components, the half-coupling is processed from loading to inspection. The pre-placement component automatically calibrates the workpiece through the linkage of the calibration cylinder and the L-shaped plate, ensuring that the transfer component accurately clamps and moves the workpiece to the testing position, thus improving the reliability of the testing results. The fully automated operation avoids workers coming into contact with the dangerous areas of the press, eliminates the safety hazards of manual operation, and meets modern industrial safety standards. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding component in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding component in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pre-placement component in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transfer component in this utility model.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Operating table; 2. Conveyor table; 3. Loading assembly; 31. Vertical plate; 32. First linear module; 33. Guide rod; 34. Moving plate; 35. Front plate; 36. Push-out cylinder; 37. Guide column; 38. Push-out plate; 39. Downward push cylinder; 310. Downward push plate; 311. First transmission gear; 312. Clamping plate; 313. Side push cylinder; 314. First rack; 4. Pre-placement assembly; 41. Upper platform; 42. Pre-placement platform; 43. Calibration cylinder; 44. 45. Top block; 46. Protruding column; 47. L-shaped plate; 48. Bolt; 49. Correction block; 50. Transfer assembly; 51. Second linear module; 52. Ejection cylinder; 53. Lifting cylinder; 54. Clamping cylinder; 6. Press; 75. Unloading assembly; 76. Tail plate; 77. Lifting plate; 78. Pushing cylinder; 79. Second transmission gear; 70. Alignment plate; 70. Push clamping cylinder; 71. Second rack; 72. Third linear module; 73. Transverse plate; 8. Parking platform. Detailed Implementation
[0021] 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.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-5 The coupling testing device in this embodiment includes an operating table 1, on which a conveying table 2, a pre-placement component 4, a loading component 3, a transfer component 5, a press 6, a parking table 8, and a unloading component 7 are integrated. The components work together to realize the automatic loading and unloading of the half coupling to complete the testing.
[0023] like Figure 3The feeding assembly 3 includes a vertical plate 31 fixed on the operating table 1. A first linear module 32 is mounted on the vertical plate 31, and two sets of guide rods 33 are fixed above and below the first linear module 32, respectively. The movable end of the first linear module 32 is connected to a movable plate 34, which can slide along the guide rods 33. A front plate 35 is fixed on the movable plate 34, and an ejection cylinder 36 is installed thereon. Four guide pillars 37 pass through the movable plate 34 and the front plate 35, and an ejection plate 38 is fixedly connected between the guide pillars 37. The top is equipped with a push cylinder 39 and a push plate 310 that is slidably connected to and fixed to the piston rod of the push cylinder 39. The push plate 310 is rotatably connected to a first transmission gear 311, and has a pair of clamping plates 312 located on both sides of the first transmission gear 311 and a side push cylinder 313 fixed thereon. The clamping plates 312 are fixed with a first rack 314 that meshes with the first transmission gear 311. The side push cylinder 313 drives the first rack 314 above, and the opening and closing of the clamping plates is realized through the gear and rack transmission to clamp the half coupling.
[0024] like Figure 4 The pre-placement assembly 4 includes an upper platform 41 fixed on the operating table 1 and coaxial with the conveyor table 2. A pre-placement platform 42 is fixed on the upper platform 41. A protrusion is formed on the top of the upper platform 41 below the pre-placement platform 42. A pair of L-shaped plates 46 are hinged to the front and rear sides of the protrusion. A pair of correction blocks 49 are also slidably set on the top of the protrusion. Both ends of the L-shaped plates 46 have waist holes. The length of the upper waist hole is shorter than that of the lower waist hole. The L-shaped plates 46 are limited to the correction blocks 49 by bolts 48 passing through the upper waist holes. A correction cylinder 43 is installed at the bottom of the operating table 1. Its piston rod is fixed to a top block 44. A pair of protruding pillars 45 are formed on the front and rear sides of the top block 44. The protruding pillars 45 are inserted into the waist holes below the L-shaped plates 46. When the feeding assembly places the product on the pre-placement platform, the correction cylinder drives the top block to rise, pushes the L-shaped plate to rotate through the protruding pillars, and drives the correction blocks to move horizontally to correct the position of the half coupling on the pre-placement platform, ensuring that placement misalignment does not affect subsequent transfer.
[0025] like Figure 5 The transfer assembly 5 includes a second linear module 51 mounted on the operating table 1. An ejector cylinder 52 is mounted on the moving end of the module, and a lifting cylinder 53 is mounted on the ejector end of the ejector cylinder 52. A clamping cylinder 54 is mounted on the ejector end of the lifting cylinder 53. Horizontal movement is achieved through the second linear module, while the ejector and lifting cylinders work together to lift and push the components. The clamping cylinder is used to grip the half-coupling to be inspected, completing the transfer between the pre-layout table and the press.
[0026] like Figure 2The unloading assembly 7 includes a tail plate 71 fixed on the operating table 1. A third linear module 78 is installed on the tail plate 71. A transverse plate 79 is fixed to the moving end of the third linear module 78. A lifting cylinder 73 is installed on the transverse plate 79. A piston rod of the lifting cylinder 73 is also slidably connected to the transverse plate 79. The transverse plate 79 completes the transverse movement by means of the third linear module. The lifting cylinder pushes out to complete the vertical movement. Two sets of second transmission gears 74 are rotatably connected to the lifting plate 72. Two pairs of plates 75 and two sets of push-clamp cylinders 76 are slidably connected to the lifting plate 72. A second rack 77 is fixed on the plate 75 and meshes with the corresponding second transmission gear 74. The push-clamp cylinder 76 drives the second rack 77. The opening and closing of the plates is realized through the gear and rack transmission to clamp the half coupling after inspection. The half coupling is then transferred to the parking platform by means of the third linear module and the lifting cylinder.
[0027] The working principle of the above embodiments is as follows:
[0028] The half-coupling to be tested is conveyed to the tail end via a conveyor table. The first linear module drives the moving plate to move, and the push cylinder pushes the lower push plate down, aligning the clamping plate of the clamping part with the half-coupling. Then, the ejection cylinder pushes the ejection plate out, placing the half-coupling between the clamping plates. Next, the side push cylinder drives the first rack to move, which in turn drives the other clamping plate to move synchronously via the first transmission gear, clamping the half-coupling. It is then conveyed to the pre-layout table. The calibration cylinder is activated, the top block rises, and the protruding column pushes the L-shaped plate to rotate around the hinge point. The top of the L-shaped plate, via bolts, drives the calibration block to move towards the center, calibrating the horizontal position of the half-coupling on the pre-layout table to ensure its center is aligned with the pre-layout table. The second linear module of the transfer assembly then drives... The clamping cylinder moves to face the half coupling on the pre-placement table, and the ejector cylinder ejects, so that the half coupling is positioned between the clamping ends of the clamping cylinder and clamped and fixed. Then, the lifting cylinder lifts up, separating the half coupling from the pre-placement table. The second linear module can then move to the press inspection station, where the press performs a pressure resistance test on the workpiece. The third linear module of the unloading assembly drives the lifting plate to move to the parking table and the press inspection station. The push cylinder descends to align the clamping plate with the workpiece, and the push-clamping cylinder drives the second rack to move, which in turn drives the clamping plate to clamp the workpiece through the second transmission gear. Subsequently, the third linear module and the push cylinder work together to transfer the workpiece to the parking table, completing the entire inspection process.
[0029] The entire workflow is now complete, and anything not described in detail in this specification is existing technology known to those skilled in the art.
[0030] It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0031] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A testing device for couplings, comprising an operating table (1), characterized in that: The operating table (1) is equipped with a conveyor (2) and a pre-placement component (4), as well as a loading component (3) and a transfer component (5) located on both sides of the pre-placement component (4). The operating table (1) is also equipped with a press (6), a parking platform (8) and a unloading component (7). The feeding assembly (3) includes a vertical plate (31), a three-way moving part is installed on the vertical plate (31), a push plate (310) is installed on one moving end of the three-way moving part, and a clamping part is installed on the push plate (310); The transfer assembly (5) includes a second linear module (51), the moving end of the second linear module (51) is equipped with an ejector cylinder (52), the ejector end of the ejector cylinder (52) is equipped with a lifting cylinder (53), and the ejector end of the lifting cylinder (53) is equipped with a clamping cylinder (54). The unloading assembly (7) includes a tail plate (71), on which a bidirectional moving part is installed. A lifting plate (72) is installed on one moving end of the bidirectional moving part, and a clamping part is also installed on the lifting plate (72).
2. The testing device for a coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The three-way moving part includes a first linear module (32) and two sets of guide rods (33). The moving end of the first linear module (32) is equipped with a moving plate (34) that slides with the guide rods (33). A front plate (35) and a push-out cylinder (36) that passes through the front plate (35) are fixed on the moving plate (34). Multiple guide posts (37) pass through between the moving plate (34) and the front plate (35). A push-out plate (38) connected to the push-out cylinder (36) is fixed between the multiple guide posts (37). A push-out cylinder (39) connected to the push-out plate (310) is installed on the push-out plate (38). The push-out plate (310) is slidably connected to the push-out plate (38).
3. The testing device for a coupling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping part includes a first transmission gear (311) rotatably connected to the lower push plate (310), a pair of clamping plates (312) slidably connected, and a side push cylinder (313) installed. A first rack (314) meshing with the first transmission gear (311) is fixed on the clamping plate (312), and the piston rod of the side push cylinder (313) is fixed to one of the first racks (314).
4. The testing device for a coupling according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pre-layout assembly (4) includes an upper platform (41), on which a pre-layout table (42) is fixed and a protrusion is formed below the pre-layout table (42). A pair of L-shaped plates (46) are hinged on both sides of the protrusion, and a pair of correction blocks (49) slide on the top. Both ends of the L-shaped plates (46) are provided with waist holes. The top of the L-shaped plates (46) is limited on the correction blocks (49) by bolts (48). A correction cylinder (43) is installed at the bottom of the operating table (1). A top block (44) is fixed to the piston rod of the correction cylinder (43). A pair of protruding pillars (45) are formed on both sides of the top block (44). The protruding pillars (45) pass through the waist holes at the bottom of the corresponding L-shaped plates (46).
5. The testing device for a coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bidirectional moving part includes a tail plate (71), on which a third linear module (78) is mounted. A transverse plate (79) is fixed to the moving end of the third linear module (78), and a lifting cylinder (73) is mounted on the transverse plate (79). The lifting plate (72) slides with the transverse plate (79) and is fixed to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder (73).
6. The testing device for a coupling according to claim 5, characterized in that: The clamping part includes two sets of second transmission gears (74) rotatably connected to the lifting plate (72), two pairs of plates (75) slidably connected to each other on both sides of the corresponding second transmission gears (74), and two sets of push-clamp cylinders (76) installed in opposite directions. The plates (75) are fixed with second racks (77) that mesh with the corresponding second transmission gears (74), and the piston rod of the push-clamp cylinder (76) meshes with one of the second racks (77).