Flexible assembly line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the production and processing technical field of pump especially is a kind of flexible assembly line, including transmission mechanism, along the transmission direction of transmission mechanism, multiple assembly stations are sequentially arranged, the assembly station is artificial station or automation station, artificial station is used to let staff to the product transmission of transmission mechanism to carry out component assembly, and automation station is used to the product transmission of transmission mechanism to carry out part assembly.The utility model realizes the artificial assembly and automation assembly needed to complete pump assembly in one transmission by artificial station and automatic station cooperation, and it is favorable to promote efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pump manufacturing and processing technology, and in particular to a flexible assembly line. Background Technology

[0002] In pump assembly production, the following issues are typically encountered: there are parts that are easy to assemble and parts that are not. For parts that are easy to assemble, automated assembly can be performed by equipment, thus saving manpower; however, for parts that are not easy to assemble, it is difficult to assemble them efficiently and with high quality using automated equipment, so manual assembly is more cost-effective.

[0003] In existing technologies, assembly lines are usually fully automated, which means that the assembly line can only automatically assemble easily assembled parts, and then move them to the manual assembly position after unloading, which is obviously inefficient. Moreover, most current assembly lines are standardized, which means that when the products being produced are changed, it will inevitably take a long time to adjust, resulting in insufficient flexibility. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the problems of existing technologies by providing a flexible assembly line that enables the cooperation between manual labor and equipment to improve efficiency and offers high flexibility.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] This utility model provides a flexible assembly line, including a transmission mechanism, and a plurality of assembly stations are arranged sequentially along the transmission direction of the transmission mechanism. The assembly stations are manual stations or automated stations. The manual stations are used for workers to assemble components of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism, and the automated stations are used for assembling parts of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism.

[0007] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism includes a first transmission module, a first lifting module, a second transmission module, and a second lifting module. The first transmission module, the first lifting module, the second transmission module, and the second lifting module constitute a transmission loop, with the first transmission module located directly above the second transmission module.

[0008] The first transmission module is used to transport the assembly product carrier through the first manual station, the first automatic processing mechanism, the second manual station, the second automatic processing mechanism, and the third manual station in sequence. The first lifting module is used to drive the carrier down to the second transmission module. The second transmission module is used to transfer the carrier to the second lifting module. The second lifting module is used to lift the carrier to the first transmission module.

[0009] Furthermore, the first transmission module is provided with multiple positioning modules. The positioning module includes a stop lifting assembly and a plug-in lifting assembly. The stop lifting assembly is used to stop one side of the vehicle after it rises, and the plug-in lifting assembly is used to rise into the insertion vehicle for positioning.

[0010] Furthermore, the transmission mechanism also includes an operating table for allowing workers to assemble components of the product on the carrier.

[0011] Furthermore, the manual workstation includes a machine, a lighting module and a power connection module, all mounted on the machine. The machine is located on one side of the transmission mechanism. The lighting module is used for illumination, and the power connection module is used to connect to external electrical appliances and supply power to them.

[0012] Furthermore, the automated workstation includes a first material transfer module, a feeding vibratory feeder, a component loading module, and a riveting module. The first material transfer module is used to transfer products between the riveting module and the transmission mechanism. The feeding vibratory feeder is used to load components to be loaded into the product. The component loading module is used to transfer the components to the product in the riveting module. The riveting module is used to rivet the product to the component.

[0013] Furthermore, the first transfer module has multiple clamping components, including a pneumatic finger, a positioning seat, and two clamping members. The pneumatic finger is installed in the first transfer module, the positioning seat is disposed in the cylinder of the pneumatic finger, and the two clamping members are respectively installed on the two movable ends of the pneumatic finger. The positioning seat is provided with a positioning hole for accommodating the product, and the positioning seat is located between the two clamping members.

[0014] Furthermore, the automated workstation includes a rotary table module, a second transfer module, a first processing module, a second processing module, an inspection module, and a sorting module arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the rotary table module. The second transfer module is used to transfer products between the rotary table module and the transmission mechanism. The first processing module and the second processing module are used to process the products, respectively. The inspection module is used to inspect the processed products, and the sorting module is used to recycle the unqualified products.

[0015] Furthermore, the first transmission module has multiple first transmission components, and the second transmission module has multiple second transmission components. The multiple first transmission components are respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple assembly stations, and the multiple second transmission components are respectively configured to correspond one-to-one with multiple assembly stations.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by combining manual and automatic workstations, this utility model realizes the completion of both manual and automated assembly of the pump in a single transmission, which helps to improve efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first transmission component of this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first manual workstation of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first automatic processing mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second automatic processing mechanism of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle used in this utility model.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1—Transmission mechanism, 2—First manual station, 3—First automatic processing mechanism, 4—Second manual station, 5—Second automatic processing mechanism, 6—Third manual station, 7—Carrier, 11—First transmission module, 12—First lifting module, 14—Second lifting module, 15—Positioning module, 16—Operating table, 21—Machinery, 22—Lighting module, 23—Power connection module, 31—First material transfer module, 32—Feeding vibratory feeder, 33—Parts loading module, 34—Riveting 51—Pressing module, 52—Second material transfer module, 53—First processing module, 54—Second processing module, 55—Detection module, 56—Sorting module, 71—Product position, 72—Side groove, 73—Positioning insertion hole, 111—First transmission component, 131—Second transmission component, 151—Stop lifting component, 152—Plug-in lifting component, 310—Clamping component, 311—Pneumatic finger, 312—Positioning seat, 313—Clamping element, 314—Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments and accompanying drawings. The content mentioned in the embodiments is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, the present invention provides a flexible assembly line including a transmission mechanism 1. Along the transmission direction of the transmission mechanism 1, a plurality of assembly stations are arranged in sequence. The assembly stations are manual stations or automated stations. The manual stations are used for workers to assemble components of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism 1, and the automated stations are used for assembling parts of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism 1.

[0027] For ease of understanding, this embodiment has five assembly stations, which are referred to as the first manual station 2, the first automatic processing mechanism 3, the second manual station 4, the second automatic processing mechanism 5, and the third manual station 6, respectively.

[0028] During operation, the product is transported via conveyor 1, sequentially passing through the first manual station 2, the first automatic processing mechanism 3, the second manual station 4, the second automatic processing mechanism 5, and the third manual station 6. When the product moves to the first manual station 2 / second manual station 4 / third manual station 6, the personnel at the corresponding station assemble or process the product. When the product moves to the first automatic processing mechanism 3 / second automatic processing mechanism 5, the corresponding automated module completes the assembly of the parts. This invention realizes a combination of manual and automated assembly processing, allowing the pump's processing and assembly to be completed in a single transport, thus improving efficiency.

[0029] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 1 includes a first transmission module 11, a first lifting module 12, a second transmission module, and a second lifting module 14. The first transmission module 11, the first lifting module 12, the second transmission module, and the second lifting module 14 constitute a transmission loop, and the first transmission module 11 is located directly above the second transmission module.

[0030] The first transmission module 11 is used to transport the carrier 7 of the assembled product through the first manual station 2, the first automatic processing mechanism 3, the second manual station 4, the second automatic processing mechanism 5 and the third manual station 6 in sequence. The first lifting module 12 is used to drive the carrier 7 down to the second transmission module. The second transmission module is used to transfer the carrier 7 to the second lifting module 14. The second lifting module 14 is used to lift the carrier 7 to the first transmission module 11.

[0031] In other words, this utility model uses a first transmission module 11, a first lifting module 12, a second transmission module, and a second lifting module 14 to form a transmission circuit for transporting and loading products into a carrier 7, thereby ensuring that the carrier 7 does not leave the transmission mechanism 1, and further improving stability and efficiency.

[0032] Specifically, the first transmission module 11 has multiple first transmission components 111, and the second transmission module has multiple second transmission components 131. Each of the multiple first transmission components 111 corresponds to a specific assembly station, and each of the multiple second transmission components 131 corresponds to a specific assembly station. That is, the first transmission components 111 and second transmission components 131 move along with their corresponding assembly stations. This design allows for the replacement or adjustment of the corresponding stations when the pump assembly steps change, thereby improving the flexibility of this invention.

[0033] Both the first transmission component 111 and the second transmission component 131 are conventional transmission structures, such as belt transmission modules.

[0034] Specifically, the first transmission module 11 is provided with multiple positioning modules 15. The positioning module 15 includes a stop lifting assembly 151 and a plug-in lifting assembly 152. The stop lifting assembly is used to lift and stop one side of the carrier 7, and the plug-in lifting assembly 152 is used to lift and insert into the carrier 7 for positioning.

[0035] In actual use, the stop lifting assembly 151 and the insertion lifting assembly 152 are driven by cylinders, while the carrier 7 has a product position 71. Side grooves 72 are provided on both sides of the carrier, and the carrier 7 has positioning holes 73. When positioning is required, the stop lifting assembly 151 first rises, then the carrier 7 is transferred to the inner wall of the side groove 72 where it contacts the stop lifting assembly 151. Then, the insertion lifting assembly 152 rises to insert into the positioning hole 73, thereby stopping the carrier 7 and facilitating the processing of the product on the carrier 7.

[0036] Specifically, the transmission mechanism 1 also includes an operating table 16, which is used by workers to assemble components of the products on the carrier 7. That is, the assembly station is located on one side of the transmission mechanism 1, while the operating table 16 is located on the other side of the transmission mechanism 1. The operating table 16 is mainly used to provide workers with the corresponding tools / components, as well as to carry the products removed from the carrier 7.

[0037] In this embodiment, the manual workstation includes a machine base 21, a lighting module 22 and a power connection module 23 both installed on the machine base 21. The machine base 21 is located on one side of the transmission mechanism 1. The lighting module 22 is used for lighting, and the power connection module 23 is used to connect to external electrical appliances and supply power to the electrical appliances.

[0038] The manual workstation is mainly used to place the equipment used in manual assembly. The workers mainly perform related operations on the workbench 16. The lighting module 22 is preferably a light tube, which is used to increase the brightness to ensure that the workers can work normally. The power connection module 23 is preferably a socket, which is used to connect the above-mentioned equipment to power.

[0039] In this embodiment, the automated workstation includes a first material transfer module 31, a feeding vibratory feeder 32, a component loading module 33, and a riveting module 34. The first material transfer module 31 is used to transfer products between the riveting module 34 and the transmission mechanism 1. The feeding vibratory feeder 32 is used to load components to be loaded into products. The component loading module 33 is used to transfer components to products in the riveting module. The riveting module 34 is used to rivet products and components.

[0040] Specifically, the first transfer module 31 is preferably a multi-axis robot, while the upper component module 33 and the riveting module 34 are conventional structures and will not be described in detail here. This utility model uses the first transfer module 31 to move the product from the carrier 7 to the riveting module 34, and then uses the riveting module 34 to rivet the upper component module 33 to the product, thereby completing the required assembly.

[0041] Specifically, the first transfer module 31 has multiple clamping components 310. Each clamping component 310 includes a pneumatic finger 311, a positioning seat 312, and two clamping members 313. The pneumatic finger 311 is installed in the first transfer module 31. The positioning seat 312 is disposed in the cylinder of the pneumatic finger 311. The two clamping members 313 are respectively installed on the two movable ends of the pneumatic finger 311. The positioning seat 312 is provided with a positioning hole 314 for accommodating the product. The positioning seat 312 is located between the two clamping members 313.

[0042] The clamping assembly 310 uses the product to be inserted into the positioning hole 314 at the corresponding position to achieve positioning, and then uses two clamping parts 313 to clamp the product, thereby achieving the effect of stable positioning and transfer of the product.

[0043] In this embodiment, the second automatic processing mechanism 5 includes a rotating disk module 51, a second transfer module 52, a first processing module 53, a second processing module 54, a detection module 55, and a sorting module 56 arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the rotating disk module 51. The second transfer module 52 is used to transfer products between the rotating disk module 51 and the transmission mechanism 1. The first processing module 53 and the second processing module 54 are used to process the products, the detection module 55 is used to detect the processed products, and the sorting module 56 is used to recycle the products that fail the detection.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible assembly line, characterized in that: It includes a transmission mechanism, and along the transmission direction of the transmission mechanism, multiple assembly stations are arranged in sequence. The assembly stations are manual stations or automated stations. The manual stations are used for workers to assemble components of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism, and the automated stations are used for assembling parts of the products transmitted by the transmission mechanism. The manual workstation includes a machine, a lighting module and a power connection module, all of which are installed on the machine. The machine is located on one side of the transmission mechanism. The lighting module is used for illumination, and the power connection module is used to connect to external electrical appliances and supply power to the electrical appliances. The automated workstation includes a first material transfer module, a feeding vibratory feeder, a component loading module, and a riveting module. The first material transfer module is used to transfer products between the riveting module and the transmission mechanism. The feeding vibratory feeder is used to load components to be loaded into the product. The component loading module is used to transfer the components to the product in the riveting module. The riveting module is used to rivet the product to the component.

2. The flexible assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism includes a first transmission module, a first lifting module, a second transmission module, and a second lifting module. The first transmission module, the first lifting module, the second transmission module, and the second lifting module constitute a transmission loop. The first transmission module is located directly above the second transmission module. The first transmission module is used to transport the assembly product carrier through the first manual station, the first automatic processing mechanism, the second manual station, the second automatic processing mechanism, and the third manual station in sequence. The first lifting module is used to drive the carrier down to the second transmission module. The second transmission module is used to transfer the carrier to the second lifting module. The second lifting module is used to lift the carrier to the first transmission module.

3. The flexible assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transmission module is equipped with multiple positioning modules. The positioning module includes a stop lifting assembly and a plug-in lifting assembly. The stop lifting assembly is used to stop one side of the vehicle after it rises, and the plug-in lifting assembly is used to rise into the insertion vehicle for positioning.

4. The flexible assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism also includes an operating table, which allows workers to assemble components of the products on the vehicle.

5. The flexible assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transfer module has multiple clamping components, including a pneumatic finger, a positioning seat, and two clamping members. The pneumatic finger is installed in the first transfer module, the positioning seat is located in the cylinder of the pneumatic finger, and the two clamping members are respectively installed on the two movable ends of the pneumatic finger. The positioning seat has a positioning hole for accommodating the product, and the positioning seat is located between the two clamping members.

6. The flexible assembly line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automated workstation includes a rotary table module, a second transfer module, a first processing module, a second processing module, an inspection module, and a sorting module arranged sequentially along the rotation direction of the rotary table module. The second transfer module is used to transfer products between the rotary table module and the transmission mechanism. The first processing module and the second processing module are used to process the products, respectively. The inspection module is used to inspect the processed products, and the sorting module is used to recycle the unqualified products.

7. The flexible assembly line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transmission module has multiple first transmission components, and the second transmission module has multiple second transmission components. The multiple first transmission components are respectively set to correspond one-to-one with multiple assembly stations, and the multiple second transmission components are respectively set to correspond one-to-one with multiple assembly stations.

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