A caster spring clip assembling machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of caster spring snap spring assembly machines, it includes positioning mechanism, push mechanism, guide mechanism;Push mechanism and guide mechanism are respectively arranged at the both sides of positioning mechanism, and push mechanism and guide mechanism are arranged in same horizontal plane;Push mechanism includes push table, push rod, spring blanking part, down pressure piece, lifting cylinder, first translation cylinder, push table has trough, push rod extends into trough inside;Spring blanking part has through-hole, through-hole is communicated with trough, down pressure piece is located above through-hole;Guide mechanism includes guide piece and second translation cylinder, second translation cylinder is connected guide piece to drive guide piece to pass through caster and extend into trough inside;Positioning mechanism includes plug-in seat and advancing cylinder, plug-in seat is equipped with clamping opening for placing shaft card, advancing cylinder is connected to drive plug-in seat to make shaft card to be embedded with the axle core of caster.It has the advantages of simple structure, compact cooperation, reasonable design etc.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This utility model mainly relates to a caster spring clip assembly machine. [Background Technology]

[0002] Traditional caster assembly relies primarily on manual labor. Operators must use specialized tools, such as snap ring pliers, to install each component one by one, with snap ring installation requiring particular skill. This manual assembly method has significant drawbacks: First, it is inefficient, heavily dependent on worker skill, and cannot meet the demands of large-scale production. Second, manual assembly is prone to errors and omissions, especially if snap rings are not fully in place, which will seriously affect the quality and safety of the caster. Third, manual assembly is labor-intensive, costly, and has a high rework rate.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an efficient and stable caster spring clip assembly machine to solve the problems of complex structure and low first-time assembly success rate in existing technologies, improve the automation level of caster production and product quality stability, reduce production costs, and meet the needs of mass production. [Utility Model Content]

[0004] To solve at least one of the above problems, this utility model proposes a new structural solution. The caster spring clip assembly machine adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A caster spring clip assembly machine includes a positioning mechanism, a pushing mechanism, and a guiding mechanism; the pushing mechanism and the guiding mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the positioning mechanism, and the pushing mechanism and the guiding mechanism are located on the same horizontal plane;

[0006] The pushing mechanism includes a pushing table, a push rod, a spring-loaded material dropping part, a pressing component, a lifting cylinder, and a first translation cylinder. The pushing table has a material groove, the push rod extends into the material groove, and the first translation cylinder is connected to the push rod to drive the push rod to move along the material groove. The spring-loaded material dropping part has a through hole that communicates with the material groove, and the pressing component is located above the through hole.

[0007] The guiding mechanism includes a guide member and a second translation cylinder. The second translation cylinder is connected to the guide member to drive the guide member to extend into the material trough through the caster.

[0008] The positioning mechanism has a cavity for placing the caster. The positioning mechanism includes a connector and a push cylinder. The connector has a clamp for placing the axle clip. The push cylinder is connected to drive the connector so that the axle clip engages with the axle core of the caster.

[0009] Preferably, the connector includes a first connector and a second connector, and the push cylinder includes a first push cylinder and a second push cylinder. The first push cylinder is connected to the first connector, and the second push cylinder is connected to the second connector. The first push cylinder and the second push cylinder are oriented in opposite directions to control the clamping state formed by the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector.

[0010] Preferably, the top of the first connector is provided with a slot, and the top of the second connector is provided with a locking position, and the slot and the locking position are connected to form a clamp.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom end of the caster has a cavity for inserting a connector.

[0012] Preferably, the caster axle core is provided with an annular groove, and the axle clip is provided with a U-shaped opening, which is connected to the annular groove to clamp the axle clip onto the axle core.

[0013] Preferably, the caster has a through cavity, a support plate is placed in the trough, a spring is placed in the spring drop section, the spring is connected to the support plate and is pushed into the through cavity together by the push rod.

[0014] Preferably, the guide extends out to form a crimping portion.

[0015] Preferably, the adjacent positioning mechanism is equipped with a motor, and the rotating end of the motor is equipped with an abutment rod. The abutment rod is driven by the motor and movably connected to the axle of the caster.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model compared with the prior art are:

[0017] To reduce the intensity of manual assembly, this structure uses a positioning mechanism with a connector and a push cylinder to engage the axle clip with the caster's axle core. Additionally, a pushing mechanism works with a guiding mechanism to simultaneously assemble the support and spring into the caster, reducing assembly skill requirements and improving production efficiency. It boasts advantages such as simple structure, compact fit, and rational design; therefore, it is a product with superior technical and economic performance. [Attached Image Description]

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a caster spring clip assembly machine in a preferred embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first disassembled state of the caster spring clip assembly machine in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second disassembled state of the caster spring clip assembly machine in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the positioning mechanism in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the casters in a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 【Detailed Implementation Methods】

[0023] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can also refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or a connection through an intermediate medium; or they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, further illustrates specific embodiments of the present invention, making the technical solution and beneficial effects of the present invention clearer and more explicit. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, but should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] The preferred embodiment provided by this utility model is as follows: Figures 1-5 As shown, a caster spring clip assembly machine includes a positioning mechanism 1, a pushing mechanism 2, and a guiding mechanism 3. The pushing mechanism 2 and the guiding mechanism 3 are respectively located on both sides of the positioning mechanism 1, and the pushing mechanism 2 and the guiding mechanism 3 are located on the same horizontal plane. A motor 11 is provided adjacent to the positioning mechanism 1, and an abutment rod 12 is provided at the rotating end of the motor 11. The abutment rod 12 is driven by the motor 11 and is movably connected to the shaft core 41 of the caster 4.

[0027] The pushing mechanism 2 includes a pushing platform 21, a push rod 22, a spring-loaded material dropping part 23, a pressing member 24, a lifting cylinder 25, and a first translation cylinder 26. The pushing platform 21 has a material groove 27 that extends through both ends of the pushing platform 21 to facilitate pushing materials. The push rod 22 extends into the material groove 27. The first translation cylinder 26 is connected to the push rod 22 to drive the push rod 22 to move along the material groove 27. The spring-loaded material dropping part 23 has a through hole 28 that communicates with the material groove 27. The pressing member 24 is located above the through hole 28.

[0028] The guiding mechanism 3 includes a guide member 31 and a second translation cylinder 32. The second translation cylinder 32 is connected to the guide member 31 to drive the guide member 31 through the caster 4 and into the material trough 27. The guide member 31 extends horizontally out of the pressing part 33. After the spring 47 is pressed down, the gap of the spring 47 is reduced. The thickness of the pressing part 33 should be set to be thin to facilitate insertion into the gap of the spring 47.

[0029] The positioning mechanism 1 has a cavity 13 for placing the caster 4. The positioning mechanism 1 includes a plug-in seat 14 and a push cylinder 15. The plug-in seat 14 has a clamp 16 for placing the shaft card 5. The push cylinder 15 is connected to drive the plug-in seat 14 so that the shaft card 5 is engaged with the shaft core 41 of the caster 4.

[0030] The connector 14 includes a first connector 141 and a second connector 142. The propulsion cylinder 15 includes a first propulsion cylinder 151 and a second propulsion cylinder 152. The first propulsion cylinder 151 is connected to the first connector 141, and the second propulsion cylinder 152 is connected to the second connector 142. The piston rods of the first propulsion cylinder 151 and the second propulsion cylinder 152 face opposite directions to control the clamping state formed by the cooperation of the first connector 141 and the second connector 142. Each cylinder adopts an existing cylinder structure, only the arrangement creates different directional requirements.

[0031] The top of the first connector 141 is provided with a slot 143, and the top of the second connector 142 is provided with a locking position 144. The slot 143 and the locking position 144 are connected to form a clamp 16. The slot 143 is a recess located at the top of the first connector 141, and the locking position 144 is an inclined surface at the top of the second connector 142 to accommodate the L-shaped shaft card 5.

[0032] The bottom end of the caster 4 has a cavity 42 for the insertion of the connector 14. The axle core 41 of the caster 4 has an annular groove 43, and the axle clip 5 has a U-shaped opening 53. The U-shaped opening 53 is connected to the annular groove 43 to secure the axle clip 5 to the axle core 41. The caster 4 has a through cavity 45 that extends through both sides of the caster 4. A support plate 46 is placed in the material groove 27, and a spring 47 is placed in the spring drop section 23. The spring 47 is connected to the support plate 46 and is pushed into the through cavity 45 together by the push rod 22.

[0033] Operating procedure: Place the shaft clip 5 in the slot 144 of the second connector 142. The second push cylinder 152 pushes the second connector 142 to move, and the first connector 141 approaches the second connector 142, so that the slot 143 engages with the slot 144 to form a clamp 16, thus fixing the shaft clip 5. Place the caster 4 into the cavity 13, so that the connector 14 enters the bottom cavity 42 of the caster 4. The motor 11 rotates and the abutment rod 12 abuts against the shaft core 41 of the caster 4, restricting the position of the caster 4. The first push cylinder 151 pushes the connector 14 to move, and the shaft clip 5 is engaged in the annular groove 43 of the shaft core 41 of the caster 4. The support plate 46 is placed in the material trough 27 and located below the spring dropping part 23. The spring 47 is inserted into the through hole 28 of the spring dropping part 23. The lifting cylinder 25 drives the pressing part 24 to move down and insert into the through hole 28, pressing the spring 47 in the through hole 28 against the support plate and compressing it. At the same time, the second translation cylinder 32 drives the guide part 31 to pass through the through cavity 45 and caster 4. The pressing part 33 is inserted into the compressed spring 47, keeping the spring 47 in a compressed state. The first translation cylinder 26 drives the push rod 22 to move and connect with the support plate. The push rod 22 and the guide part 31 move at the same time, sending the support plate and the spring 47 into the through cavity 45 at the same time. After the spring 47 is separated from the pressing part 24, it returns to its original state and presses against the wall of the through cavity 45 to prevent it from falling out.

[0034] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "preferred," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. Illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] Based on the above description of the structure and principle, those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Improvements and substitutions based on this utility model using techniques known in the art all fall within the protection scope of this utility model and should be defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A caster spring clip assembly machine, characterized in that: It includes a positioning mechanism, a pushing mechanism, and a guiding mechanism; the pushing mechanism and the guiding mechanism are respectively located on both sides of the positioning mechanism, and the pushing mechanism and the guiding mechanism are located on the same horizontal plane; The pushing mechanism includes a pushing table, a push rod, a spring-loaded material dropping part, a pressing component, a lifting cylinder, and a first translation cylinder. The pushing table has a material groove, the push rod extends into the material groove, and the first translation cylinder is connected to the push rod to drive the push rod to move along the material groove. The spring-loaded material dropping part has a through hole that communicates with the material groove, and the pressing component is located above the through hole. The guiding mechanism includes a guide member and a second translation cylinder. The second translation cylinder is connected to the guide member to drive the guide member to extend into the material trough through the caster. The positioning mechanism has a cavity for placing the caster. The positioning mechanism includes a connector and a push cylinder. The connector has a clamp for placing the axle clip. The push cylinder is connected to drive the connector so that the axle clip engages with the axle core of the caster.

2. The caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a first connector and a second connector, and the push cylinder includes a first push cylinder and a second push cylinder. The first push cylinder is connected to the first connector, and the second push cylinder is connected to the second connector. The first push cylinder and the second push cylinder are oriented in opposite directions to control the clamping state formed by the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector.

3. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the first connector has a locking slot, and the top of the second connector has a locking position. The locking slot and the locking position are connected to form a clamp.

4. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the caster has a cavity for inserting a connector.

5. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The caster's axle has an annular groove, and the axle clip has a U-shaped opening. The U-shaped opening connects to the annular groove to secure the axle clip to the axle.

6. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The caster has a through cavity, a support plate is placed in the trough, and a spring is placed in the spring drop section. The spring is connected to the support plate and is pushed into the through cavity together by the push rod.

7. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide extends out to form a crimped part.

8. A caster spring clip assembly machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjacent positioning mechanism is equipped with a motor, and the rotating end of the motor is equipped with an abutment rod. The abutment rod is driven by the motor and is movably connected to the axle of the caster.

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