Steel ball rapid sub-packaging tool
By designing a tooling system for rapid ball dispensing using upper and lower insert plates to control the acrylic tube channel, the problems of low ball dispensing efficiency and large errors in existing technologies have been solved. This achieves rapid, automatic, and precise ball dispensing, meeting the requirements of lean management.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHENJIANG FEISHUO ROBOT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
In some niche applications, steel balls are inefficient to produce and prone to errors in quantity. Existing technologies often rely on manual sorting, which cannot achieve rapid and accurate packaging.
A quick steel ball dispensing fixture was designed. By setting upper and lower insert plates to control the opening and closing of the acrylic tube channel, the quick and automatic dispensing of steel balls can be achieved.
It enables rapid, automatic, and precise dispensing of steel balls, improving production efficiency, reducing errors from manual operation, and meeting the goals of lean management.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a tooling for rapid dispensing of steel balls, which belongs to the field of lean management. Background Technology
[0002] Steel balls, also known as steel balls or ball bearings, play a vital role in the manufacturing of numerous products. For example, they are used in the manufacture of parts for automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles, such as bearings in automobile engines and transmissions, and axles and headsets in bicycles. Steel balls ensure smoother rotation of components, reduce friction and wear, and guarantee the normal operation of vehicles. In most manufacturing sectors, steel balls are already dispensed automatically, quantitatively, and accurately. However, in some niche applications, considering production costs and quantities, automated quantitative dispensing of steel balls is not suitable. In these cases, manual picking is often used, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Based on lean management goals, a tooling system for quickly and accurately dispensing quantitative quantities of steel balls is needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] Purpose of the utility model: In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a quick steel ball dispensing fixture. By setting up upper and lower insert plates, it can open and close the acrylic tube channel, and can quickly and automatically dispense steel balls.
[0004] Technical Solution: To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a quick steel ball dispensing fixture, including a hopper, an upper plate, and a lower plate. The hopper is located on the upper plate, which has a first groove. An upper insert plate assembly is inserted into the first groove. The hopper has a first through hole, the upper plate has a second through hole, and the upper insert plate assembly has a third through hole. The first and second through holes are concentrically arranged. An acrylic tube is installed below the second through hole on the upper plate. The upper and lower plates are supported by a column. The lower plate has a second groove, in which a lower insert plate assembly is installed. The lower plate has... There is a fourth through hole, which connects to an acrylic tube. A fifth through hole is provided on the lower insert plate assembly. The lower plate is located on the base, and a tray is provided on the base. Several plastic bottles are placed on the tray, and the openings of the plastic bottles are located below the fourth through hole. Pulling the upper and lower insert plate assemblies causes the first and third through holes to be misaligned, and the fourth and fifth through holes to be misaligned. A steel ball is placed in the hopper. Pushing the upper insert plate assembly aligns the first, second, and third through holes, and the steel ball falls into the acrylic tube. Pushing the lower insert plate assembly aligns the fourth and fifth through holes, and the steel ball falls into the plastic bottle.
[0005] Preferably, the diameter of the third through hole is 1 mm larger than the diameter of the first through hole.
[0006] Preferably, the diameter of the fifth through hole is 1 mm larger than the diameter of the fourth through hole.
[0007] Preferably, the upper insert plate assembly includes an upper insert plate and a handle, and the upper insert plate is provided with a plurality of third through holes, the edges of the upper surface of the third through holes being chamfered.
[0008] Preferably, the lower insert plate assembly includes a lower insert plate and a handle, and the lower insert plate is provided with a plurality of fifth through holes, the edges of the upper surface of the fifth through holes being chamfered.
[0009] Preferably, the first groove has wedge-shaped grooves on both sides, and the upper plate has wedge-shaped blocks on both sides, with the wedge blocks sliding along the wedge-shaped grooves.
[0010] Preferably, the second groove has wedge-shaped grooves on both sides, and the lower insert plate has wedge-shaped blocks on both sides, with the wedge blocks sliding along the wedge-shaped grooves.
[0011] Preferably, the upper plate is hinged to a first baffle on its side. The first baffle has a first through groove through which the handle passes. The first baffle is locked to the upper plate by a locking device. When the first baffle is locked, the handle is pulled and the upper insert plate presses against the first baffle, so that the first through hole and the third through hole are misaligned.
[0012] Preferably, the lower plate is hinged to a second baffle on its side. The second baffle has a second through groove through which the handle passes. The second baffle is locked to the upper plate by a locking device. When the second baffle is locked, the handle is pulled and the lower insert plate presses against the second baffle, so that the fourth through hole and the fifth through hole are misaligned.
[0013] The hopper is a stainless steel welded structure, trapezoidal in shape, with open top and bottom and no bottom. The cross-sectional area of the upper part is larger than that of the lower part. The lower part is welded with four square mounting flanges and has 6 through holes for installation.
[0014] In this invention, the upper insert plate assembly is a combined structure, including an upper insert plate and a handle. The upper insert plate is made of stainless steel and has a rectangular structure with side guards on both sides. A circular through-hole is formed in the center of the insert plate at a certain row and column spacing, with a hole diameter 1mm larger than the diameter of the steel ball. The circular hole has a chamfered edge on its upper surface to form a tapered hole. A stainless steel handle is installed at the front of the upper insert plate for easy pushing and pulling.
[0015] In this invention, the upper plate is a machined stainless steel plate. A recessed platform is machined at the center of the front, conforming to the shape of the upper insert plate. The depth of the platform is the same as the thickness of the upper insert plate. The length of the left and right limiting recessed platforms is approximately 1.5 times the diameter of the steel ball, longer than the length of the upper insert plate's side rails. The width of the platform is the same as the width of the upper insert plate. These limiting recessed platforms work in conjunction with the side rails of the upper insert plate to limit the extension stroke of the upper insert plate. A through hole with the same row and column spacing and diameter as the upper insert plate is made at the center of the recessed platform. A countersunk hole with the same diameter as the acrylic tube is made on the back of the through hole. A φ9mm through hole is machined at each of the four corners of the upper plate, and a countersunk hole with the same diameter as the column is machined on its back. The column is a stainless steel rod with a certain diameter and length, with an M8 threaded hole machined at the center of each end for installation; there are four such rods. The inner diameter of the acrylic tube is approximately 0.5mm larger than the diameter of the steel ball. The material is colorless and transparent, facilitating observation of the steel ball's internal distribution. The lower and upper insert plate assemblies have the same structure. The lower and upper plates have the same structure.
[0016] In this invention, the bottom plate is made of stainless steel and has the same dimensions as the upper and lower plates. A through hole is formed in the middle section with the same row and column spacing and hole diameter as the upper plate. Countersunk screw holes are formed on both sides along the length direction, and round holes are formed on both sides along the width direction for installation. The base is a stainless steel welded structure, consisting of a positioning groove bottom plate and two side plates, each machined and then welded together. Threaded holes are formed on the upper part of the side plates for installation. The positioning groove bottom plate has a positioning groove with dimensions identical to the tray's shape. The tray body is a nylon plate, with countersunk holes machined on the upper surface according to the same row and column spacing as the upper plate. The diameter of the countersunk holes is 1mm larger than the diameter of the plastic bottle, and the depth is 3mm. A handle is installed on one side of the front of the nylon plate for dragging the tray. The plastic bottle is used to store the dispensed steel balls.
[0017] In this invention, regarding the assembly relationship, the upper insert plate assembly is installed between the hopper and the upper plate, and can be pulled out and pushed in along the countersunk edge of the upper plate. The column is installed between the upper plate and the lower plate, and the acrylic tube is installed in the countersunk hole between the upper plate and the lower plate, passing through the channel between the upper plate and the lower plate. The lower insert plate assembly is installed between the lower plate and the lower bottom plate, and can be pulled out and pushed in along the countersunk edge of the lower plate. The base is installed at the bottom, the tray is placed in the positioning groove of the base, and the plastic bottle is placed in the countersunk hole of the tray.
[0018] The principle of rapid steel ball dispensing in this invention is as follows: The hopper is filled with steel balls to be dispensed. When the upper insert plate is pushed in, the circular holes on the upper insert plate and the upper layer plate are aligned vertically, allowing the steel balls to fall into the lower acrylic tube through the holes. When the upper insert plate is fully pulled out, the circular holes on the upper insert plate and the upper layer plate are completely misaligned, preventing the steel balls from falling into the acrylic tube. Similarly, when the lower insert plate is fully pulled out, the holes on the lower insert plate, the lower layer plate, and the lower bottom plate are all misaligned, preventing the steel balls from falling into the plastic bottle through the holes. Finally, when the lower insert plate is fully pushed in, the circular holes on all three plates are aligned, allowing all the steel balls to fall into the plastic bottle.
[0019] In this invention, the principle of precise counting is as follows: after the upper and lower insert plates are fully pulled out, the distance between them is just enough to accommodate a certain number of steel balls. By changing the length of the acrylic tube and the height of the positioning rod, the number of steel balls dispensed each time can be changed.
[0020] Beneficial effects: Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:
[0021] 1. This utility model provides a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives. The overall structure is made of stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant, not easily contaminated, and easy to clean and maintain.
[0022] 2. This utility model provides a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing tool based on lean management objectives. It adopts a tiered hopper, which can hold a large number of steel balls at one time, reducing the number of feeding operations and improving efficiency.
[0023] 3. This utility model provides a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing fixture based on lean management objectives. By setting upper and lower insert plates, it can open and close the acrylic tube channel, enabling rapid and automatic dispensing of steel balls.
[0024] 4. This utility model provides a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing fixture based on lean management objectives. The distance between the upper and lower insert plates is designed according to the diameter of the steel ball and the number of steel balls to be dispensed. The automatic counting is accurate, and the number of steel balls dispensed each time can be changed by changing the length of the acrylic tube and the fixing rod, thus improving the compatibility of the fixture.
[0025] 5. This utility model provides a tooling for rapid and precise dispensing of steel balls based on lean management objectives. The middle channel uses a transparent acrylic tube, which allows direct observation of the state of the steel balls in the tube, facilitating monitoring. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0027] Figure 2This is a hopper structure diagram of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the upper insert plate assembly of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a diagram of the upper plate mechanism of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tooling based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the lower base plate of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a base structure diagram of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0032] Figure 7 This is a pallet structure diagram of a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing tool based on lean management objectives according to this utility model;
[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the first baffle of this utility model.
[0034] In the diagram: 1. Hopper, 2. Upper insert plate assembly, 3. Upper shelf, 4. Column, 5. Acrylic tube, 6. Lower insert plate assembly, 7. Lower shelf, 8. Lower bottom plate, 9. Base, 10. Tray, 11. Plastic bottle, 12. First baffle, 21. Lower insert plate, 22. Handle, 91. Positioning groove plate, 92. Side plate, 101. Nylon plate, 102. Side handle. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0036] As attached Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tooling based on lean management objectives includes a hopper 1, an upper insert plate assembly 2, an upper layer plate 3, a column 4, an acrylic tube 5, a lower insert plate assembly 6, a lower layer plate 7, a lower bottom plate 8, a base 9, a tray 10, and a plastic bottle 11.
[0037] The upper insert plate assembly 2 is installed between the hopper 1 and the upper plate 3, and can be pulled out or pushed in; the column 4 is installed between the upper plate 3 and the lower plate 7, and the acrylic tube 5 is installed between the upper plate 3 and the lower plate 7; the lower insert plate assembly 6 is installed between the lower plate 7 and the lower base plate 8, and can be pulled out or pushed in; the base 9 is installed under the lower base plate 8, and when in use, the tray 10 is placed in the positioning groove of the base 9, and the plastic bottle 11 is placed in the countersunk hole of the tray. The upper plate 3 is hinged to a first baffle 12 on its side. The first baffle 12 has a first through groove through which the handle passes. The first baffle is locked to the upper plate 3 by a locking device. When the first baffle is locked, pulling the handle 22 causes the upper insert plate to press against the first baffle, thus misaligning the first through hole with the third through hole. The lower plate is hinged to a second baffle on its side. The second baffle has a second through groove through which the handle passes. The second baffle is locked to the upper plate by a locking device. When the second baffle is locked, pulling the handle causes the lower insert plate to press against the second baffle, thus misaligning the fourth through hole with the fifth through hole.
[0038] As attached Figure 2 As shown, a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing tooling based on lean management objectives has a stainless steel welded structure hopper 1, which is trapezoidal in shape, with open top and bottom and no bottom. The upper cross-sectional area is larger than the lower cross-sectional area, and the lower part is welded with a square mounting flange with 6 through holes for installation.
[0039] As attached Figure 3 As shown, the upper insert plate of a steel ball rapid and precise dispensing fixture based on lean management goals has a combined structure, including an upper insert plate 21 and a handle 22. Both the upper insert plate 21 and the handle 22 are made of stainless steel. The upper insert plate 21 is rectangular with side flanges. A circular through-hole is formed at the center of the upper insert plate 21 at certain row and column spacings, with a diameter 1mm larger than the diameter of the steel ball. The circular hole has a chamfered edge on its upper surface to form a tapered hole. A stainless steel handle 22 is installed at the front of the upper insert plate 21 for easy pushing and pulling.
[0040] As attached Figure 6 As shown, the base 9 of a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing fixture based on lean management objectives is a stainless steel welded structure, consisting of a positioning groove plate 91 and two side plates 92, which are machined and then welded together. The side plates 92 have threaded holes on the upper part for installation. The positioning groove plate 91 is machined with positioning grooves, and its size is the same as that of the tray 10.
[0041] As attached Figure 7 As shown, the main body of a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing tooling based on lean management objectives is a nylon plate 101. The upper surface is machined with countersunk holes according to the same row and column spacing as the upper plate 3. The diameter of the countersunk holes is 1 mm larger than the diameter of the plastic bottle 11, and the depth of the countersunk holes is 3 mm. A handle 102 is installed on one side of the front of the nylon plate 101 for dragging the pallet 10.
[0042] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the steps for using a steel ball rapid and accurate dispensing tool based on lean management objectives are as follows:
[0043] 1. Pull out the upper insert plate assembly 2 and the lower insert plate assembly 5 respectively, so that the circular holes at both ends of the acrylic tube 4 are staggered.
[0044] 2. Place the steel balls into hopper 1 until it is full.
[0045] 3. Place the plastic bottle 11 into the countersunk hole of the tray 10, and then place the entire tray into the positioning slot of the base, pushing it all the way down to secure it.
[0046] 4. Push the upper insert plate assembly 2 in completely. At this time, the round holes on the upper insert plate assembly 2 and the upper plate 3 are all aligned, and the steel balls will automatically fall into the acrylic tube 4 until the acrylic tube 4 is completely filled with steel balls.
[0047] 5. Pull out the upper insert plate assembly 2 completely, so that the round holes on the upper insert plate assembly 2 and the upper plate 3 are all misaligned.
[0048] 6. Push the lower insert plate assembly 5 fully in. At this point, all the holes on the lower insert plate assembly, lower layer plate, and lower bottom plate are aligned, and the steel ball will automatically fall into the plastic bottle.
[0049] 7. Pull out the tray 10, remove the plastic bottle 11, replace it with an empty plastic bottle, and then place the tray 10 back into the positioning slot 91.
[0050] 8. Pull out the lower insert plate assembly 5 completely, and then push the upper insert plate assembly 2 completely in. At this time, the steel balls will fall into the acrylic tube 4 until the acrylic tube 4 is completely filled with steel balls.
[0051] 9. Repeat steps 5-8 to efficiently dispense steel balls in a quantitative manner.
[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A tooling for rapid dispensing of steel balls, characterized in that: The device includes a hopper, an upper plate, and a lower plate. The hopper is located on the upper plate. The upper plate has a first groove into which an upper insert plate assembly is inserted. The hopper has a first through hole, the upper plate has a second through hole, and the upper insert plate assembly has a third through hole. The first and second through holes are concentrically arranged. An acrylic tube is installed below the second through hole in the upper plate. The upper and lower plates are supported by columns. The lower plate has a second groove into which a lower insert plate assembly is installed. The lower plate has a fourth through hole connected to the acrylic tube. The lower insert plate assembly has a fifth through hole. The lower plate is located on a base, and a tray is placed on the base. Several plastic bottles are placed on the tray, with their openings below the fourth through hole. Pulling the upper and lower insert plate assemblies causes the first and third through holes to be offset. The fourth and fifth through holes are offset. A steel ball is placed in the hopper. Pushing the upper insert plate assembly aligns the first, second, and third through holes, causing the steel ball to fall into the acrylic tube. Pushing the lower insert plate assembly aligns the fourth and fifth through holes, causing the steel ball to fall into the plastic bottle. A first baffle is hinged to the side of the upper plate. The first baffle has a first through groove through which a handle passes. The first baffle is locked to the upper plate by a locking device. Locking the first baffle and pulling the handle causes the upper insert plate to press against the first baffle, thus offsetting the first and third through holes. A second baffle is hinged to the side of the lower plate. The second baffle has a second through groove through which a handle passes. The second baffle is locked to the upper plate by a locking device. Locking the second baffle and pulling the handle causes the lower insert plate to press against the second baffle, thus offsetting the fourth and fifth through holes.
2. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the third through hole is 1 mm larger than that of the first through hole.
3. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the fifth through hole is 1 mm larger than that of the fourth through hole.
4. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper insert plate assembly includes an upper insert plate and a handle. The upper insert plate has several third through holes, and the edges of the upper surfaces of the third through holes are chamfered.
5. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower insert plate assembly includes a lower insert plate and a handle. The lower insert plate has several fifth through holes, and the edge of the upper surface of the fifth through holes is chamfered.
6. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first groove has wedge-shaped grooves on both sides, and the upper plate has wedge-shaped blocks on both sides, which slide along the wedge-shaped grooves.
7. The steel ball rapid dispensing fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second groove has wedge-shaped grooves on both sides, and the lower insert plate has wedge-shaped blocks on both sides, which slide along the wedge-shaped grooves.