A straightening machine feeding device
By designing a feeding device for the straightening machine, and utilizing a servo motor-driven threaded rod system and an intelligent control system, automatic and uniform feeding of steel pipes was achieved, solving the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive manual feeding, and improving efficiency and stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521260713.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-06-19
AI Technical Summary
The existing straightening machine requires manual operation during the feeding process, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is difficult to achieve intermittent and uniform feeding of steel pipes, resulting in low efficiency.
A feeding device for a straightening machine was designed, including an inclined storage bin, a threaded rod system driven by a servo motor, and an intelligent control system. The device monitors the number and position of steel pipes through sensors, automatically controls the feeding interval, and provides real-time alarms during the feeding process to prevent blockages.
This method enables uniform interval feeding and pushing of steel pipes, improves feeding efficiency, avoids the inconvenience of manual operation, and ensures the stability and safety of feeding.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic feeding technology for straightening machines, and in particular to a feeding device for straightening machines. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, the feeding of straightening machines is mostly done manually by placing the steel pipes onto the conveyor belt. This is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Moreover, it is difficult to control the feeding interval of the steel pipes when feeding manually, making it impossible to achieve intermittent and uniform feeding of the steel pipes, which is very inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a feeding device for a straightening machine.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0005] A feeding device for a straightening machine includes a base plate. The base plate has an inclined storage compartment above it. An auxiliary block is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate, and a groove is formed on the top of the auxiliary block. The auxiliary block has a baffle located on one side of the groove. An elastic plate is disposed within the groove. A first threaded rod is rotatably connected to the side wall of the auxiliary block. A fixing plate is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate. A servo motor is fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixing plate near the auxiliary block, and the output shaft of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the end of the first threaded rod. A second threaded rod is rotatably connected to the top of the base plate. A gear is fixedly fitted at the bottom position of the second threaded rod. A pushing mechanism connected to the second threaded rod is fitted on the first threaded rod. A feeding mechanism connected to the second threaded rod is disposed between the storage compartment and the auxiliary block.
[0006] Preferably, the pushing mechanism includes a movable plate threaded onto a first threaded rod, a push rod fixedly mounted on the top of the movable plate, the push rod being located in a groove and slidably connected to the groove, and a rack that meshes with a gear being fixedly mounted on the side wall of the push rod.
[0007] Preferably, the feeding mechanism includes a baffle that is slidably fitted on a second support rod, a spring fitted on the second support rod below the baffle, a connecting rod threaded onto the second threaded rod, a guide rod fixedly installed on the top of the base plate, and the connecting rod slidably fitted on the guide rod. An inclined receiving block located above the baffle is fixedly installed on the side wall of the connecting rod, and a shock-absorbing pad is provided on the bottom surface of the receiving block near the storage compartment.
[0008] Preferably, the movable plate and the push rod are integrally formed.
[0009] Preferably, both the base plate and the baffle are "L" shaped.
[0010] Preferably, the connecting rod and the receiving block are integrally formed.
[0011] Preferably, two first mounting blocks are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the higher end of the storage compartment, and a first support rod is fixedly connected between the first mounting block and the base plate; two second mounting blocks are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower end of the storage compartment, and a second support rod is fixedly connected between the second mounting block and the base plate.
[0012] Preferably, the elastic strip is an outwardly convex arc located above the push rod, and mounting blocks are respectively provided on both sides of the arc strip. The mounting blocks are fixed to the groove, and the groove is provided with a mounting slot for fixing the mounting blocks.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom surface of the storage compartment is provided with a magnet layer and several ball bearings.
[0014] Preferably, it also includes an intelligent control system, which comprises a sensor module, a controller module, an actuator module, and a fault alarm module.
[0015] Preferably, the sensor module is installed in the discharge port of the storage hopper and in the groove of the auxiliary block to detect the remaining number of steel pipes in the storage hopper and the position of the steel pipes in the groove.
[0016] Preferably, the controller module (preferably a PLC controller) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the base plate and electrically connected to the sensor module, used to receive feedback signals from the sensor module and generate control commands;
[0017] Preferably, the actuator module includes a servo motor electrically connected to the controller module for executing commands from the controller module (such as controlling the start, stop, forward and reverse rotation, and speed of the servo motor).
[0018] Preferably, the fault alarm module is electrically connected to the controller module and includes a buzzer and an alarm indicator light, used to issue an audible and visual alarm signal and control the servo motor to stop when a blockage in the steel pipe, motor overload, or sensor malfunction is detected.
[0019] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0020] By setting up a second threaded rod, guide rod, connecting rod, receiving block, groove, baffle, spring, second support rod, storage bin, and auxiliary block, the receiving block can move up and down, so that the steel pipe in the storage bin passes through the receiving block intermittently and evenly, and is transferred to the groove on the auxiliary block, resulting in uniform material feeding and convenient operation.
[0021] The groove is designed with baffles to prevent steel pipes from falling out. The pipes can pass through the baffles and enter the groove smoothly. The elastic plate inside the groove can protect the groove.
[0022] By setting up a servo motor, a first threaded rod, a moving plate, a push rod, and an auxiliary block, the steel pipe transferred to the groove of the auxiliary block can be pushed to the side of the auxiliary block away from the servo motor for material transportation or straightening inspection, and the transportation is uniform.
[0023] This invention not only enables uniform and spaced feeding of steel pipes from the storage bin, but also pushes the fed pipes onto a conveyor belt or into a straightening machine for inspection. It is simple and convenient to operate, provides uniform feeding, saves significant time, and improves the efficiency of the feeding process. The sensor module monitors the quantity and position of the steel pipes in real time, preventing feeding interruptions due to blockage or misalignment. The controller module precisely controls the servo motor's movement, improving the consistency and stability of the feeding interval. The fault alarm module responds promptly to abnormal situations (such as motor overload or sensor failure), preventing equipment damage or safety accidents, and improving the reliability and automation level of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a feeding device for a straightening machine proposed in this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom of the storage compartment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure at point A in the middle.
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the storage compartment.
[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the auxiliary block structure.
[0029] In the diagram: 1. Base plate, 2. Storage bin, 3. Receiving block, 4. First support rod, 5. Fixing plate, 6. Servo motor, 7. First threaded rod, 8. Moving plate, 9. Auxiliary block, 91. Baffle, 10. Push rod, 101. Spring strip, 102. Mounting block, 103. Mounting groove, 11. Rack, 12. Gear, 13. Second threaded rod, 14. Guide rod, 15. Connecting rod, 16. Second support rod, 17. First mounting block, 18. Spring, 19. Second mounting block, 20. Baffle, 21. Groove, 22. Magnet layer, 23. Roller, 24. Vibrator. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0031] Reference Figure 1-5This design relates to a feeding device for a straightening machine, comprising a base plate 1, an inclined storage chamber 2 above the base plate 1, an auxiliary block 9 fixedly mounted on the top of the base plate 1, and a groove 21 formed on the top of the auxiliary block 9, wherein the surface of the groove is coated with a ceramic coating to improve its wear resistance and fatigue resistance. The auxiliary block has a baffle 91 located on one side of the groove, and an elastic plate 101 is arranged inside the groove, located at the bottom of the groove, with an arc-shaped structure, used to provide cushioning when the steel pipe is placed into the groove, reducing the impact on the steel pipe, and preventing the steel pipe from sliding during the pushing process. To further improve the cushioning, a buffer device (such as an airbag or hydraulic buffer) is provided inside the elastic plate to reduce the impact force when the steel pipe falls, extend the equipment life and protect the surface of the steel pipe. The auxiliary block 9 is rotatably connected to a first threaded rod 7. A fixing plate 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate 1. A servo motor 6 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the fixing plate 5 near the auxiliary block 9, and the output shaft of the servo motor 6 is fixedly connected to the end of the first threaded rod 7. A second threaded rod 13 is rotatably connected to the top of the base plate 1. A gear 12 is fixedly fitted on the bottom of the second threaded rod 13. A pushing mechanism connected to the second threaded rod 13 is fitted on the first threaded rod 7. A feeding mechanism connected to the second threaded rod 13 is provided between the storage chamber 2 and the auxiliary block 9.
[0032] As a technical improvement, the pushing mechanism includes a movable plate 8 threaded onto a first threaded rod 7, a push rod 10 fixedly mounted on the top of the movable plate 8, the push rod 10 being located in a groove 21 and slidably connected to the groove 21, and a rack 11 that meshes with a gear 12 fixedly mounted on the side wall of the push rod 10.
[0033] As a technical improvement, the feeding mechanism includes a baffle 20 slidably mounted on a second support rod 16, a spring 18 mounted on the second support rod 16 below the baffle 20, a connecting rod 15 threaded onto the second threaded rod 13, a guide rod 14 fixedly mounted on the top of the base plate 1, and the connecting rod 15 slidably mounted on the guide rod 14. An inclined receiving block 3 located above the baffle 20 is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the connecting rod 15. A shock-absorbing pad is provided on the bottom surface of the receiving block near the storage bin to reduce the impact on the receiving block when the steel pipe slips.
[0034] As a technical improvement, the movable plate 8 and the push rod 10 are integrally formed, which facilitates the movement of the push rod 10 by the movable plate 8.
[0035] As a technical improvement, both the base plate 1 and the baffle 20 are L-shaped. The L-shaped base plate 1 is used to support the entire device, and the L-shaped baffle 20 is used to prevent the steel pipe from falling, ensuring that the steel pipe can slide smoothly into the groove 21.
[0036] As a technological improvement, the connecting rod 15 and the receiving block 3 are integrally formed.
[0037] As a technical improvement, two first mounting blocks 17 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the higher end of the storage compartment 2, and a first support rod 4 is fixedly connected between the first mounting block 17 and the bottom plate 1. Two second mounting blocks 19 are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower end of the storage compartment 2, and a second support rod 16 is fixedly connected between the second mounting block 19 and the bottom plate 1.
[0038] As a technical improvement, the elastic strip is located above the push rod in an outwardly convex arc shape, and mounting blocks 102 are respectively provided on both sides of the arc-shaped elastic plate. The mounting blocks are fixed in the mounting groove 103 on the side wall of the groove to fix the elastic plate.
[0039] As a technical improvement, a magnet layer 22 and several balls 23 are provided on the bottom surface of the storage chamber, and a vibrator 24 is provided in the storage chamber to facilitate the sliding of the steel pipe in the storage chamber. The magnet layer is designed to be a soft magnet to attract debris, and the balls are designed to facilitate the sliding of the steel pipe on the inclined surface of the storage chamber.
[0040] As a technological improvement, it also includes an intelligent control system, which comprises a sensor module, a controller module, an actuator module, and a fault alarm module.
[0041] Preferably, the sensor module is installed in the discharge port of the storage hopper and in the groove of the auxiliary block to detect the remaining number of steel pipes in the storage hopper and the position of the steel pipes in the groove.
[0042] Preferably, the controller module (preferably a PLC controller) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the base plate and electrically connected to the sensor module, used to receive feedback signals from the sensor module and generate control commands;
[0043] Preferably, the actuator module includes a servo motor electrically connected to the controller module for executing commands from the controller module (such as controlling the start, stop, forward and reverse rotation, and speed of the servo motor).
[0044] Preferably, the fault alarm module is electrically connected to the controller module and includes a buzzer and an alarm indicator light, used to issue an audible and visual alarm signal and control the servo motor to stop when a blockage in the steel pipe, motor overload, or sensor malfunction is detected.
[0045] When this utility model is in use, the servo motor 6 is started, and the output shaft of the servo motor 6 drives the first threaded rod 7 to rotate. The rotation of the first threaded rod 7 causes the moving plate 8 to move closer to the servo motor 6. The movement of the moving plate 8 causes the push rod 10 to move closer to the servo motor 6. At the same time, the movement of the moving plate 8 causes the rack 11 to move away from the auxiliary block 9. Through the meshing of the rack 11 and the gear 12, the gear 12 is rotated. The rotation of the gear 12 causes the second threaded rod 13 to rotate. The rotation of the second threaded rod 13 causes the connecting rod 15 to move downward. The downward movement of the connecting rod 15 causes the receiving block 3 to move downward. The downward movement of the receiving block 3 causes the baffle 20 to move downward, and the spring 18 is compressed. In the retracted state, when the push rod 10 moves to the side of the auxiliary block 9 close to the servo motor 6, the receiving block 3 moves until its upper surface is flush with the inner surface of the lower end of the storage bin 2. The steel pipe in the storage bin 2 slides down the upper surface of the receiving block 3 into the groove 21 of the auxiliary block 9. At this time, the servo motor 6 causes the first threaded rod 7 to rotate in the other direction, and the moving plate 8 moves towards the auxiliary block 9. The moving plate 8 drives the push rod 10 to push the steel pipe in the groove 21 onto the conveyor belt or into the straightening machine. At the same time, the moving plate 8 causes the second threaded rod 13 to rotate in the other direction, and the receiving block 3 moves upward. The elastic force generated by the spring 18 causes the baffle 20 to return to its initial position so that the next feeding can be carried out.
[0046] The intelligent control system starts synchronously:
[0047] Sensor detection and feedback: The sensor module at the outlet of the storage hopper 2 detects the falling status of the steel pipe in real time, and the sensor module in the groove 21 detects whether the steel pipe falls into the groove 21 accurately; if the number of steel pipes in the storage hopper 2 is insufficient or the steel pipes in the groove 21 are not placed correctly, the sensor module sends an abnormal signal to the controller module.
[0048] Controller command generation: After receiving a normal signal, the controller module sends a start command to the servo motor 6 of the actuator module; if an abnormal signal is received, the controller module sends a command to the fault alarm module to trigger the buzzer and alarm indicator light, and controls the servo motor 6 to stop.
[0049] Actuator action: The output shaft of the servo motor 6 drives the first threaded rod 7 to rotate according to the controller command. The rotation of the first threaded rod 7 causes the moving plate 8 to move closer to the servo motor 6. The movement of the moving plate 8 causes the push rod 10 to move closer to the servo motor 6. At the same time, the rack 11 and the gear 12 mesh to rotate the second threaded rod 13. The connecting rod 15 drives the receiving block 3 to move downward. The baffle 20 compresses the spring 18. At this time, the steel pipe in the storage chamber 2 slides down the receiving block 3 into the groove 21.
[0050] Cycle control: When the sensor in the groove 21 detects that the steel pipe is in place, the controller module controls the servo motor 6 to reverse, the moving plate 8 drives the push rod 10 to push the steel pipe into the conveyor belt or straightening machine, and at the same time the second threaded rod 13 rotates in the opposite direction to reset the receiving block 3, and the spring 18 pushes the baffle 20 back to the initial position to complete one feeding cycle.
[0051] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A feeding device for a straightening machine, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that, An inclined storage compartment (2) is provided above the base plate (1). An auxiliary block (9) is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate (1). A groove (21) is provided on the top of the auxiliary block (9). The auxiliary block has a baffle (91) located on one side of the groove. An elastic plate (101) is provided in the groove. A first threaded rod (7) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the auxiliary block (9). A fixing plate (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the base plate (1). The fixing plate (5) is close to the auxiliary block (9). A servo motor (6) is fixedly installed on one side wall, and the output shaft of the servo motor (6) is fixedly connected to the end of the first threaded rod (7). A second threaded rod (13) is rotatably connected to the top of the base plate (1). A gear (12) is fixedly fitted on the second threaded rod (13) at the bottom position. A pushing mechanism connected to the second threaded rod (13) is fitted on the first threaded rod (7). A feeding mechanism connected to the second threaded rod (13) is provided between the storage bin (2) and the auxiliary block (9).
2. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing mechanism includes a movable plate (8) threaded onto a first threaded rod (7), a push rod (10) fixedly mounted on the top of the movable plate (8), the push rod (10) being located in a groove (21) and slidably connected to the groove (21), and a rack (11) meshing with a gear (12) fixedly mounted on the side wall of the push rod (10).
3. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a baffle (20) that is slidably mounted on a second support rod (16), a spring (18) that is mounted on the second support rod (16) and located below the baffle (20), a connecting rod (15) that is threaded onto the second threaded rod (13), a guide rod (14) that is fixedly mounted on the top of the bottom plate (1), and the connecting rod (15) that is slidably mounted on the guide rod (14), an inclined receiving block (3) that is located above the baffle (20) that is fixedly mounted on the side wall of the connecting rod (15), and a shock-absorbing pad (31) that is provided on the bottom surface of the receiving block near the storage bin.
4. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable plate (8) and the push rod (10) are integrally formed.
5. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the base plate (1) and the baffle (20) are "L" shaped.
6. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting rod (15) and the receiving block (3) are integrally formed.
7. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two first mounting blocks (17) are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the higher end of the storage hopper (2). A first support rod (4) is fixedly connected between the first mounting block (17) and the bottom plate (1). Two second mounting blocks (19) are symmetrically fixedly installed at the bottom of the lower end of the storage hopper (2). A second support rod (16) is fixedly connected between the second mounting block (19) and the bottom plate (1).
8. The feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic strip is an outwardly convex arc located above the push rod. Mounting blocks are respectively provided on both sides of the arc strip. The mounting blocks are fixed to the groove, and the groove is provided with a mounting slot for fixing the mounting blocks.
9. A feeding device for a straightening machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the storage compartment is equipped with a magnet layer and several ball bearings.