Wave washer loading mechanism

Abstract

The application discloses a waveform gasket feeding mechanism, which comprises a fragmentation device and a feeding device. The fragmentation device comprises a vibrating feeding disc, a vibrating tray and a fragmentation robot. The feeding device comprises a feeding table and a feeding rack. The fragmentation robot drives a pneumatic clamp jaw to reciprocate between the vibrating tray and the feeding table. The pneumatic clamp jaw is installed on a lifting lead screw of the fragmentation robot through a connecting device. The connecting device comprises a locking ring, a connecting block and a mounting seat arranged in sequence. The locking ring is connected to the end of the lifting lead screw. The pneumatic clamp jaw is installed on the mounting seat. The waveform gasket feeding mechanism has a simple structure and is used for automatic feeding of waveform gaskets, thereby improving production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated feeding technology, and in particular to a wave washer feeding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Corrugated washers, also known as wave washers or corrugated gaskets, are thin, circular fasteners with a regular wave shape. They are mainly used to prevent loosening of mechanical connections and to buffer impacts. In traditional production processes, corrugated washers are mostly manually loaded and installed. However, manual assembly is prone to human error, easily resulting in defective products, and is also characterized by long assembly cycles, low efficiency, and high costs. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a corrugated washer feeding mechanism to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model discloses a wave washer feeding mechanism, including a horizontally arranged slitting device and a feeding device. The slitting device includes a vibrating feeding plate, a vibrating tray, and a slitting robot. The feeding device includes a feeding platform and a feeding rack. The slitting robot drives a pneumatic gripper to reciprocate between the vibrating tray and the feeding platform. The pneumatic gripper is installed on the lifting screw of the slitting robot through a connecting device. The connecting device includes a locking ring, a connecting block, and a mounting base arranged in sequence. The locking ring is located at the end of the lifting screw, and the pneumatic gripper is installed on the mounting base.

[0006] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the lifting screw is a hollow structure with a built-in channel for accommodating the air pipe. The mounting base is provided with a threaded through hole. One end of the threaded through hole is connected to the connector of the pneumatic gripper, and the other end is connected to a quick connector. The connecting block is provided with an avoidance through hole corresponding to the quick connector and is connected to the channel.

[0007] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the vibrating feeding plate includes a vibrator and a feeding plate. The feeding plate has a discharge port near the primary protrusion of the vibrating tray and extends above the vibrating tray.

[0008] Furthermore, in the aforementioned corrugated washer feeding mechanism, a height limiting plate is provided above the discharge port, forming a height limiting opening between the plate and the bottom wall of the feeding tray to accommodate a corrugated washer.

[0009] Furthermore, in the aforementioned wave washer feeding mechanism, an image detection device is provided directly above the vibrating tray.

[0010] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the feeding platform includes a support base and a placement platform installed on the support base. The placement platform is provided with a plurality of positioning pins, which slide elastically within the placement platform and have their top ends protruding from the placement platform.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the placement table is provided with a stepped through hole corresponding to the positioning pin, including a small diameter section and a large diameter section. The positioning pin slides on the small diameter section and has a limiting boss corresponding to the large diameter section. A return spring is provided between the limiting boss and the support seat.

[0012] Furthermore, in the aforementioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the feeding frame includes a movable frame slidably disposed on the gantry frame and a feeding pin slidably disposed on the movable frame via a lifting cylinder.

[0013] Furthermore, in the aforementioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the feeding pin is slidably connected to the movable frame via a slide block and is connected to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder.

[0014] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned wave washer feeding mechanism, the slide is provided with a discharge cylinder, the push plate of the discharge cylinder is connected to a discharge sleeve, and the discharge sleeve is slidably sleeved on the feeding pin.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the waveform washer feeding mechanism of this utility model has a simple structure and is used for automated feeding of multiple waveform washers, thereby improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the wave washer feeding mechanism in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the connecting device in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a cross-sectional view of the connecting device in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the positions of the vibrating feeding tray and the vibrating pallet in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the feeding tray in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the loading platform in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 The figure shown is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the loading platform in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the feeding rack in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 9 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the installation of the feeding pin and the unloading sleeve in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 10 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the installation of the feeding pin in a specific embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Combination Figures 1 to 10 As shown, a wave washer feeding mechanism includes a horizontally arranged slitting device and a feeding device. The slitting device includes a vibrating feeding plate 1, a vibrating tray 2, and a slitting robot 3. The feeding device includes a feeding platform 5 and a feeding rack 6. The slitting robot 3 drives a pneumatic gripper 7 to reciprocate between the vibrating tray 2 and the feeding platform 5. The pneumatic gripper 7 is installed on the lifting screw 31 of the slitting robot 3 through a connecting device 8. The connecting device 8 includes a locking ring 81, a connecting block 82, and a mounting base 83 arranged in sequence. The locking ring 81 is located at the end of the lifting screw 31, and the pneumatic gripper 7 is installed on the mounting base 83.

[0029] In this technical solution, both the slitting device and the feeding device are set on the horizontal workbench or the horizontal platform of the production line. The specific structure of the workbench or production line is existing technology and will not be described in detail here. An external control device consisting of PLC, solenoid valve, relay, etc. is also set. The structure and principle of the control device are existing technology. The slitting robot and pneumatic gripper can be directly purchased as commercially available finished products. After the corrugated washer falls from the vibrating feeding plate into the vibrating tray, the slitting robot moves the pneumatic gripper to directly above the corrugated washer and moves the pneumatic gripper down through the lifting screw. The pneumatic gripper picks up the corrugated washer. The lifting screw drives the pneumatic gripper to rise. The slitting robot moves the pneumatic gripper to the feeding platform and places the corrugated washer on the feeding platform. The feeding rack takes out the corrugated washer and sends it to the installation position. This corrugated washer feeding mechanism has a simple structure and is used for automated feeding of corrugated washers, improving production efficiency.

[0030] For example, see Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the lifting screw 31 has a hollow structure with a built-in channel for the air pipe to pass through. The mounting base 83 is provided with a threaded through hole. One end of the threaded through hole is connected to the connector of the pneumatic gripper 7, and the other end is connected to the quick connector 84. The connecting block 82 is provided with a clearance through hole corresponding to the quick connector 84 and is connected to the channel.

[0031] In this technical solution, the lifting screw, locking ring, connecting block, and mounting base are coaxially arranged. The locking ring directly utilizes existing locking ring / optical axis locking device / optical axis fixing ring and other structures, and is fixed to the outer wall of the end of the lifting screw (near the bottom of the vibrating tray). The connecting block is installed by conventional bolts. The center of the mounting base has a threaded through hole machined along its axial direction, and a conventional quick connector is connected to one end near the lifting screw. After the air pipe inside the lifting screw is inserted into the quick connector, the mounting base is installed to the connecting block by conventional bolts. The center of the connecting block has an avoidance through hole machined along its axial direction to avoid interference with the air pipe and quick connector. The connector of the pneumatic gripper is connected to the other end of the threaded through hole (the end opposite to the quick connector). The air pipe and quick connector are both hidden inside to avoid interference or snagging from external devices during movement.

[0032] For example, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the vibrating feeder 1 includes a vibrator 11 and a feeder 12. The feeder 12 has a discharge port near the vibrating tray and extends above the vibrating tray.

[0033] In this technical solution, the vibratory machine can be a standard linear feeder, and the feeding tray can be fixed to the vibratory machine with conventional bolts, etc., to feed the corrugated washers to the vibratory tray. The feeding tray is made of conventional sheet metal through sheet metal processing. The width of the end near the vibratory tray is narrowed to form a discharge port, which controls the outflow direction of the corrugated washers and prevents them from moving outside the vibratory tray. The width of the discharge port must be greater than the outer diameter of the corrugated washers.

[0034] For example, see Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a height limiting plate 121 is provided above the discharge port, and a height limiting opening is formed between the plate and the bottom wall of the discharge port to accommodate a corrugated washer.

[0035] In this technical solution, the height limit plate is made of conventional thin metal sheet through sheet metal processing. Mounting ears are bent on both sides of the end opposite the discharge port. These mounting ears are connected to the side wall of the feeding tray via conventional connecting pins. The side wall of the feeding tray is machined with adjustment grooves corresponding to the mounting ears. Locking bolts connected to the mounting ears are installed in the adjustment grooves. Loosening the locking bolts allows adjustment of the height limit plate's installation angle, thus adjusting the height of the height limit opening to meet the feeding requirements of corrugated washers of different thicknesses. A toggle port is machined on the side of the feeding tray near the height limit opening. When a corrugated washer is blocked near the height limit opening, a metal rod / plate is inserted into the toggle port to agitate the corrugated washer, ensuring normal feeding of the washer.

[0036] For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, an image detection device 9 is installed directly above the vibrating tray 2.

[0037] In this technical solution, the structure and working principle of the image detection device / vision device are existing technologies. It is set directly above the vibrating tray using a conventional mounting bracket. The camera of the image detection device can mark the entire area inside the vibrating tray to mark the position of the wave-shaped washers falling into the vibrating tray, ensuring the accuracy of the material picking and positioning of the slicing robot. When there is partial overlap between adjacent wave-shaped washers, the vibrating tray is activated until the distance between adjacent wave-shaped washers meets the material picking requirements of the pneumatic gripper. The vibrating tray can directly utilize the structure described in the existing technology.

[0038] For example, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the loading platform 5 includes a support base 51 and a placement platform 52 installed on the support base 51. Two parallel positioning pins 53 are provided in the placement platform 52. The positioning pins 53 slide elastically in the placement platform 52, and their tops protrude from the placement platform 52.

[0039] In this technical solution, the support base is used to install the placement platform. The placement platform is fixed to the top of the support base by conventional bolts, etc. The wave-shaped washer picked up by the pneumatic gripper is fitted onto the positioning pin to complete the positioning of the wave-shaped washer. The outer diameter of the positioning pin is smaller than the inner diameter of the wave-shaped washer when it is stationary.

[0040] For example, see Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the placement platform 52 is provided with a stepped through hole corresponding to the positioning pin 53, including a small diameter section and a large diameter section. The positioning pin 53 slides in the small diameter section and has a limiting boss corresponding to the large diameter section. A return spring 54 is provided between the limiting boss and the support base 51.

[0041] In this technical solution, the diameter of the large-diameter section is larger than that of the small-diameter section. The limiting boss prevents the positioning pin from falling off the placement table. The return spring applies an upward force to the positioning pin, causing the top of the positioning pin to protrude from the top surface of the placement table, thereby positioning the wave-shaped washer from the pneumatic gripper. When the feeding pin feeds the material, it squeezes the return spring through the positioning pin, causing the positioning spring to retract into the stepped through hole. The feeding pin passes through the wave-shaped washer. After the feeding pin drives the wave-shaped washer away, the return spring drives the positioning pin to return to its original position.

[0042] For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the loading rack 6 includes a movable frame 62 slidably mounted on the gantry frame 61 and a loading pin 64 slidably mounted on the movable frame 62 via a lifting cylinder 63.

[0043] In this technical solution, the gantry frame is a conventional structure and is equipped with a horizontal cylinder for driving the moving frame, thereby driving the feeding pin to reciprocate between the top of the positioning pin and the installation position of the corrugated washer, etc. The moving frame is slidably connected to the gantry frame via conventional guide rails. There are two lifting cylinders, each connected to a feeding pin. The two feeding pins are respectively set to correspond to the two positioning pins. The lifting cylinders drive the feeding pins to rise and fall vertically.

[0044] For example, see Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the feeding pin 64 is slidably connected to the movable frame 62 via the slide block 65, and is connected to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 63.

[0045] In this technical solution, the slide block is slidably connected to the moving frame via a conventional guide rail and connected to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder. The lifting cylinder drives the slide block to rise and fall vertically, which in turn drives the feeding pin to rise and fall.

[0046] For example, see Figures 6 to 10 As shown, the slide block 65 is equipped with a stripping cylinder 66, and the push plate of the stripping cylinder 66 is connected to a stripping sleeve 67, which is slidably sleeved on the feeding pin 64.

[0047] In this technical solution, the inner ring of the corrugated washer is not a standard circle when it is stationary. After the feeding pin is inserted into the inner ring of the corrugated washer, part of the inner wall of the corrugated washer abuts against the outer wall of the feeding pin, and they are fixed together by the friction between the inner wall of the corrugated washer and the outer wall of the feeding pin. The bottom end of the feeding pin and the top end of the positioning pin are both conical structures to facilitate the insertion of the corrugated washer. A conventional metal proximity sensor is set on the side of the placement platform. Both the placement platform and the positioning pin are made of non-metallic materials such as nylon. When the metal feeding pin is inserted to the corresponding depth of the stepped through hole, the metal proximity sensor detects... The feeding pin ensures full contact between the feeding pin and the corrugated washer. The positioning pin can also be made of metal. When the conical surfaces of the feeding pin and the positioning pin enter the installation height of the metal proximity sensor, the sensing signal is lost, thereby determining the depth of the feeding pin entering the stepped through hole and ensuring full contact between the feeding pin and the corrugated washer. The outer wall of the stripping sleeve is recessed with an annular groove. The push plate of the stripping cylinder is connected to the stripping plate. The stripping plate has protruding claws that are locked in the annular groove. The stripping cylinder drives the stripping sleeve to slide along the axial direction of the feeding pin, pushing the corrugated washer out of the feeding pin.

[0048] In summary, the waveform gasket feeding mechanism of this utility model has a simple structure and is used for automated feeding of multiple waveform gaskets, improving production efficiency. The air pipe and quick connector are both hidden inside to avoid interference or snagging from external devices during movement.

[0049] 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.

[0050] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A wave washer feeding mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a horizontally arranged slitting device and a feeding device. The slitting device includes a vibrating feeding tray, a vibrating pallet, and a slitting robot. The feeding device includes a feeding platform and a feeding rack. The slitting robot drives a pneumatic gripper to reciprocate between the vibrating pallet and the feeding platform. The pneumatic gripper is mounted on the lifting screw of the slitting robot via a connecting device. The connecting device includes a locking ring, a connecting block, and a mounting base arranged in sequence. The locking ring is located at the end of the lifting screw, and the pneumatic gripper is mounted on the mounting base.

2. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting screw has a hollow structure with a built-in channel for the air pipe to pass through. The mounting base is provided with a threaded through hole. One end of the threaded through hole is connected to the connector of the pneumatic gripper, and the other end is connected to a quick connector. The connecting block is provided with a clearance through hole corresponding to the quick connector and is connected to the channel.

3. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vibrating feeding tray includes a vibrator and a feeding tray. The feeding tray has a discharge port protruding from a primary side near the vibrating pallet and extends above the vibrating pallet.

4. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A height limiting plate is provided above the discharge port, forming a height limiting opening between it and the bottom wall of the feeding tray to accommodate a corrugated washer.

5. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: An image detection device is installed directly above the vibrating tray.

6. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading platform includes a support base and a placement platform installed on the support base. The placement platform is provided with a plurality of positioning pins, which slide elastically within the placement platform and whose top ends protrude from the placement platform.

7. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The placement platform is provided with a stepped through hole corresponding to the positioning pin, including a small diameter section and a large diameter section. The positioning pin slides on the small diameter section and has a limiting boss protruding from it corresponding to the large diameter section. A return spring is provided between the limiting boss and the support base.

8. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading rack includes a movable frame slidably mounted on the gantry and a loading pin slidably mounted on the movable frame via a lifting cylinder.

9. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The feeding pin is slidably connected to the movable frame via a slide block and is connected to the piston rod of the lifting cylinder.

10. The wave washer feeding mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The slide block is equipped with a material release cylinder, and the push plate of the material release cylinder is connected to a material release sleeve, which is slidably sleeved on the feeding pin.

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